The Pentecostal Church, Canterbury
Charity Number 1054365
Annual Trustees Report
September 1st 2022 to August 31st 2023
The trustees are pleased to present their annual report together with the financial statement
of the charity for the year ending 31 $1 August 2023 and is prepared to meet the requirements
for the Trustees report and accounts for submission lo the Charities Commission.
The objects of the Charity are: _
11 The advancement of the Christian religion by the proclamation and furtherance of the
Gospel of God concerning His son Jesus Christ the Lord. The preaching and teaching of the
Word of God by the Church in accordance with the Doctrines and Articles of Belief of the
Assemblies of God in Great Britain and Ireland as approved by the General Council from time
to time.
2) The furtherance of other charitable work of the Church consistent with the above Doctrines
and Articles.
3) The furtherance of the work of the Assemblies of God in Great Britain and Ireland, the
promotion of the spiritual teaching and maintenance of the Doctrines and Articles.
4) Such other charitable purposes as shall further the attainment of the above objects of the
church or any of them.
The names of the trustees are as follows: .
Dr Aaron Berko
Dr Anthony Onuchukwu
Shadreck Chikomba
Joanna Addison
Actlvltle8
The church maintained its work of ministry during the year under review with its regular weekly
public Sunday worship SeiceS taking place at the Woolf Lecture Theatre, University of Kent
and at the Hub, Graham Bell House, Unit 16B-C, Roper Close in Canterbury, when university
was not in session.
The Church's commitment to offer Christian Education and training continued with inhouse
training programmes for ministry and connect leaders, lay workers, and volunteers. Other
events which took place during the year include the following..
the Firm foundation discipleship classes, aimed at grounding believers in the faith and
key biblical doctrines,
Praise and worship night, Easter, and Christmas productions,
Summer Bible School and Water baptism classes,
Real Talk series which focussed on practical life issues such as faith, marriage,
relationships, managing finances and mental health.
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Church Family picnics aimed at building relationships among members and quiz
nights.
Induction classes for new church members.
The church continues to lease out units 16B-C Graham Bell House, Roper Road, Canterbury,
and used this facility for ils SeICe$ when the university was not in session and for education
and training programmes.
Our outreach programs during the year included visiting, donating, and serving at the
homeless shelter. The church also supported the Foodbank in its community initiative of
providing food parcels to individuals and families being severely impacted by the ongoing
economic difficulties.
The property at Anne Green Walk, Canterbury is rented out to generate revenue income. The
trustees consider that the risks to the Charity are covered sufficiently by the church insuran
policy with Kingdom Bank Ltd, and the building's insurance policy on 9 Anne Green Walk.
Review of the Finances
The statement of financial activities for the year under review are set out from page 3.
The Charity's income for 22123 was £105.510k, and expenditure forthe yearwas £126.865k.
The income in the main was raised through the generous voluntary donalions from members
and rental income from the Church property. The overall income improved by £15.311k
compared to the previous year and can be attributed lo increase in the number of voluntary
contributors. The charity is reporting an excess of expendilure over income of1£21.354kl in
the main due lo an accrual relating to lease payment(£33.818kl for Unit 16B-C Graham
House, Roper Close, Canterbury following on from an agreement reached with the landlords,
and payments to reduce the arrears are already being made.
Our financial resources were used to meet the church's obligations and to support various
local, international partners and missionaries.
Volunteers
Trustees are most grateful for the generous support received during the year from our
volunteers and members. Their contribution and had work made it possible for the church to
fulfil its mission and goals of reaching out to be a blessing to the local Community and through
our support to missionaries abroad.
Looking Forward to 2023124
The church intends to continue its work of ministry and will seek to work collaboratively wilh
other ministries and churches in the city, to be a blessing and spreading the message of hope
and the love Jesus Christ, and making positive contribution towards citizens of our city,
especially those who are disadvantaged.
The church will continue to pursue the opportunity which has arisen to acquire a piece of land
adjacent to the University of Kent subject to planning pemission being granted by the council.
From September 2023, the church will run its moming Sunday lebratiOn selv1 at The Hub,
Roper Close, and a targeted evening setvice for students at Woolf Lecture Theatre, University
Kent.
Approved by the Trustees at a Church Council Meeting held on 3151 August 2024
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NEW LIFE PENTECOSTAL CHURCH
2022
ACCOUNTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDING 31 AUGUST2023
INCOME..
Offerings
Designated giving
PayPal offerings
Rental income
Gross interest
Van hire
Hall hire
Sundry receipt
89273.51
67404.45
0.00
10375.(h)
3074.61
lii(x).00
12.80
0.00
1327.17
10gJ).(M)
0.38
2050.00
150.(X)
0.00
105510.92
2.35
90199.35
EXPENDITURE=
Administration and website
Resources and outreach
Ministries
Training
Repairs and renewals
Vehicle running and travel
Premises rent
Premises light and heat
Premises repairs
Outside premises hire
Hygiene and cleaning
Subscriptions
Sponsorship and giving
DBS checks
Wages and fees
Interns
Hub insurance
Examiner's fee
Payroll services
Speakers's costs
Gifts and cards
Accountant's fees
Expenses
Returned cheques
Petty cash
Bank charges
Multimedia
Equipment purchases
Equipment hire
Welcome and giving
Sundry expenses
Equipment depreciation
Office equipment depreciation
2757.17
917.96
1359.14
4680.75
596.92
2220.06
3111.08
33818.80
9054.69
567.76
1920.32
1058.(M)
54.92
915.42
4307.50
4208.87
3503.10
310.00
1196.50
1244.00
4440.21
393.80
51193.58
al0.)
1549.88
2107.53
3641.33
185.80
50646.65
5(Kl.
728.15
216.00
198.00
698.36
216.0)
180.(M)
1400.00
487.40
250.00
650.(h)
12ty).(M)
128.90
2016.34
9.33
650.(X)
323.06
1050.79
212.09
1884.0)
2555.62
7S2.60
1992.37
66.85
2524.82
64.00
516.32
157.07
2020.0)
Architect
1546.01
126865.65
gOSW.17
EXCESS OF
EXPENDITURE OVER INCOME:
-£21,354.73
-490.82
I have prepared these accounts from the records presented and certify
same to be in accordance therewith.
Lombard House Business Centre
12-17 Upper Bridge Street
Canterbury
Kent CT12NF
Kite Accountants
Certified Practising Accountant
Andrew Kite Isep 2, 2024 08..05 GMT+II
l agree that the above accounts are correct to the best of my knowledge and hereby
sign on behalf of the trustees.
Signed
04Ee
Name
Dr Aaron Berko
Date
0210912024
NEW LIFE PENTECOSTAL CHURCH
BALANCE SHEET ASAT 31 AUGUST 2023
2022
ASSETS
Equipment B/fd
Additions
Depreciation
Office equipment B/fd
Depreciation
8078.00
4545.82
l(I)98.O)
-2524.82
10099.00
-2020.(M)
322.00
-64.00
402.
258.00
Property
68045.00
68045.(M)
Balancesat bank
Current account
AGW account
Savings account
Designated giving account
Sunshine fund
Bible school fund
51866.19
5741.13
1842.77
745.84
43135.04
5796.13
1829.97
4423.91
1723.31
2495.79
66343.15
1778.31
LIABILITIES
Rent Dunsthorpe
-33818.80
NET ASSETS
£110,926.35
ACCUMULATING FUND
B/fd
132281.08
-21354.73
132771.90
Plus excess
4g).82
£110,926.35
## **Independent examiner's report on the accounts**
**Report to the trustees** Charity Name New Life Church Canterbury, Kent **On accounts for the year** 31 August 2023 **Charity no ended (if any) Set out on pages** 1 to 3 1 to 2(remember to include the page numbers of additional sheets) I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above 31/08/2023. **DD / MM / YYYY** . **Responsibilities and** As the charity's trustees, you are responsible for the preparation of the **basis of report** accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 . I report in respect of my examination of the accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination, I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act.
**Independent** I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have **examiner's statement** come to my attention in connection with the examination which gives me cause to believe that in, any material respect:
- the accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Charities Act; or
the accounts did not accord with the accounting records; or the accounts did not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the form and content of accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement considered as part of an independent examination.
In carrying out my examination, I noted a few immaterial operational issues which the Trustees have been made aware of.
I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
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Signed: Date: 30 August 2024
Name: Shamiso Magaisa ACA
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**Relevant professional qualification(s) or body (if any):**
**Address:** 128 Blean Common, Canterbury CT2 9JJ
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## **Section B Disclosure**
Only complete if the examiner needs to highlight material matters of concern (see CC32, Independent examination of charity accounts: directions and guidance for examiners).
**Give here brief details of any items that the** N/A **examiner wishes to disclose** .
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