LIBERTY CHURCH PENTECOSTAL MINISTRIES ANNUAL REPORT 1[st] February 2022- January 2023
Charity number – 1061710
We the Trustees of Liberty Church Pentecostal Ministries have again worked very closely with our church in accordance with our Governing Document. And to that end we try to keep the church informed of what is happening as we are all part of the same body. We also try to keep them informed in what is going on in our town and also our Nation.
We as a church firmly believe that there can be no change for the better without prayer. So with this in mind we have a Fasting and Prayer For Our Nation evening once a month, usually on a Friday evening.
Our weekly church meetings are as follows-
(1) Sunday morning at 10.30 we hold a Breaking of Bread service, (Communion) where we take the ‘emblems’ of the body and the blood of Jesus for the remission of sins of the whole world.
(2) Sunday evening is mostly a prayer or prayer and fasting meeting. Or a ‘ministry meeting’ which I shall mention later on in this report.
(3) We have a meeting at 7.00pm on Wednesdays which is called Word Alive, which as the title suggests is Bible teaching.
(4) Then the last meeting of the week is prayer meeting at 7.00pm on a Friday evening.
As per our Governing Document, church members continued to visit people in prison. We also had our annual collection for Christmas presents for prisoners children.
Also we continued the same as last year the collection of money in lieu of buying each other Christmas cards and said that it would be sent to one of the Charities that we support.
We continue to distribute ‘Good News’ papers at Easter, October and December.
We also send annual donations to various other Christian Charities, and to individuals, as need arises.
As we are a very small congregation, we the Trustees thought that it would be easier if we got involved with Samaritans Purse’s ‘Operation Christmas Child’ by sponsoring the ‘Shoeboxes’ on their website. We were able to pack twenty seven ‘Shoeboxes’ with gifts and toys for each relevant age group.
We have at least two Ministry Meetings each year. And as we mentioned in our report for Charity Commission last year, a ministry meeting is for people to develop in preaching, who do not normally preach. As many as possible of our congregation are encouraged to take part in the meeting by singing, reading from Scripture, a poem, or sharing a testimony. The dates that they were held on areas below.
(1) Sunday February 6[th] 2022 (2) Sunday May 22[nd] 2022
Visiting speakers from Christian organisations spoke about their practical and spiritual work for the poor; and an offering was taken at each meeting for each individual Charity.
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(1) Sunday Evening 20[th ] March Adopt A Child (2022)
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(2) Sunday Evening 8[th] May The Philippines (2022)
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(3) Sunday Evening 19[th] June Armenian Ministries (2022)
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(4) Sunday Evening 16[th] October Friends of Israel (2022)
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(5) Sunday November 13th IDOP (International Day of Prayer for The Persecuted Church) (2022)
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(6) Sunday Evening 15[th] January 2023 Good News For Everyone (Gideons)
We had two visits this year from Mick Lockwood, who is a retired Baptist Minister.
(1) Sunday Morning 29[th] May
- (2) Sunday Morning 2[nd] October
As a church we also support two children :-
We have Christof “Khan” Immanuel d.o.b, 27/09/14. We support him through the Christian organisation called Compassion.
And also Silvia Esperanza de la Cruz, and her d.o.b is 12/02/13. Silvia is sponsored through the Christian organization called Adopt A Child.
Liberty Church Pentecostal Ministries (Charity Commission No. 1061710)
Financial statements
For the year ended 31[st] January 2024
Liberty Church Pentecostal Ministries
Contents of the financial statements for the year ended 31[st] January 2024
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| Charity information | 3 |
| Trustees’ annual report | 4 |
| Independent examiner’s report | 5 |
| Receipts and payments account | 6-8 |
| Statement of assets and liabilities | 9 |
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Liberty Church Pentecostal Ministries Charity information for the year ended 31[st] January 2024
| Registered office | 62 Mannville Grove |
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| Keighley | |
| West Yorkshire | |
| BD22 6AE | |
| Charity number | 1061710 |
| Trustees | Patricia Greenslade |
| Marilyn Penwarden | |
| Angela Ashcroft | |
| Alison Ranson | |
| Independent examiner | Laura Alderson MAAT |
| Accountax-Kly Limited | |
| 9 Lawcliffe Crescent | |
| Haworth | |
| Keighley | |
| West Yorkshire | |
| BD22 8RD |
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Liberty Church Pentecostal Ministries
Annual report and accounts for the year ended 31[st] January 2024
Liberty Church Pentecostal Ministries is registered with the Charity Commission – No. 1061710.
Trustees:
The Trustees of the Church during the year were: Angela Maria Ashcroft (Chair Person), Patricia Greenslade, Marilyn Penwarden, and Alison Ranson.
Activities:
As a Christian charity we aim to spread the gospel and to help those in need according to God’s word. We want to outreach to children and the elderly, we also aim to minister to people in prison. We want to provide people with spiritual care and guidance but we also help in practical and financial ways if we can.
Financial Review of the Year:
Receipts for the year totalled £35,971 (2023 £32,401). Expenditure for the year was £33,571 (2023 £38,567). This left a surplus of £2,400 (2023 £6,166 deficit).
Cash fund balances carried forward at 31[st] January 2024 totalled £78,285 (2023 £76,602). The net assets/liabilities of the association totalled (£320) at 31[st] January 2024 (2023 (£1,038)). Detailed schedules of these assets and liabilities are shown on the attached Statement of Assets and Liabilities, and on Appendix 1.
Policies:
Liberty Church Pentecostal Ministries operates under policies for Risk Management, Safeguarding Vulnerable Beneficiaries, and Volunteer Management.
Angela Maria Ashcroft Alison Ranson Chair Person Trustee 9[th] May 2024 9[th] May 2024
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Liberty Church Pentecostal Ministries
Independent Examiner’s Report to the Trustees for the year ended 31[st] January 2024
I report on the accounts of the Church for the year ended 31[st] January 2024, which are set out in the annexed pages.
Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner
As the charity’s trustees you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts; you consider that the audit requirements of section 144 (2) of the Charities Act 2011 (the 2011 Act) do not apply. It is my responsibility to state, on the basis of procedures specified in the General Directions given by the Charity Commissioners under section 145(5) (b) of the 2011 Act, whether particular matters have come to my attention.
Basis of independent examiner’s report
My examination was carried out in accordance with the General Directions given by the Charity Commissioners. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the disclosures in accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts and seeking explanations from you as trustees concerning any such matters.
The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit, and consequently I do not express an audit opinion on the view given by the accounts.
Independent examiner’s statement
In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention;
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1) Which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the requirements to keep accounting records in accordance with section 130 of the Act; and
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to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and to comply with the accounting requirements of the Act have not been met;
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2) To which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
L Alderson MAAT Accountax-Kly Limited 9 Lawcliffe Crescent Haworth Keighley West Yorkshire BD22 8RD
9[th] May 2024
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Liberty Church Pentecostal Ministries Receipts and Payments Account For the year ended 31[st] January 2024
| Liberty Church Pentecostal Ministries Receipts and Payments Account For the year ended 31st January 2024 |
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| Non-designated funds Tithes Gift Aid Gifts and offerings Designated funds Rent pledge Building fund Inland Revenue Cheque Bungalow Shoe Box Offering and Gifts Adopt-A-Child Money from products / CD sales Phillipines MAF Armenia Friends of Isreal Release Christmas day and card money Money collected for gifts Money for Good News Papers Prisoners Children Angel Tree Electricity and gas contributions Contribution to insurance and painting Interest received on bank accounts Total income for the year Payments Rent at £1,333.33 per month Electricity and gas Gas certificate Rent for bungalow £650 per month Mrs Wilson at £20 per week Other pastors and speakers Contents insurance Repairs and maintenance Computer and IT costs Travelling costs Copyright license Pastors gifts Gifts for ministry Laurence gift Misc gifts Gifts in lieu of flowers and cards |
2024 £ 13,223 8,986 265 2,534 240 2,065 5,400 379 - 140 100 205 304 113 157 82 - - 130 670 - 978 35,971 16,000 829 - 7,550 1,040 106 2,172 486 565 40 93 263 - - 500 - |
2023 £ 9,369 8,867 819 3,206 40 2,090 5,400 352 140 30 130 - 110 150 - 40 120 239 210 440 500 149 |
| 32,401 16,000 1,427 60 7,200 1,060 - 2,109 657 75 210 - 1,286 20 100 - 111 |
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Liberty Church Pentecostal Ministries Receipts and Payments Account continued For the year ended 31[st] January 2024
| Fuel and food donations CDs and cases Windows cleaner Isreal Release + travel Armenia + travel M.A.F. +travel Bradford Christian School Angel Tree Prisoners Children Operation Christmas Child Philippines Support for Sick Children Piano tuning Evangelistic Association Afghanistan appeal Open Doors Yeshuas Fellowship Toy Box Magin David Adom Shoe Box Siloam Ministries Christian Care International Good News For Everyone Good News Papers Adopt-A-Child birthdays and gifts Compassion inc. birthdays and gifts Christmas day gifts in lieu of cards Fire Extinguisher Yearly Check Accountancy Legal and professional Sundry donations and adjustments Total expenses for the year Net receipts for year Cash fund balances brought forward Cash fund balances carried forward |
2024 £ (50) 19 15 195 427 886 225 - (77) - 15 - - - - 250 250 250 375 - - - 114 240 356 - 117 320 - - 33,571 2,400 75,565 77,965 |
2023 £ 500 - 20 255 570 660 370 370 210 352 480 70 370 370 370 370 - - - 370 370 199 119 530 336 90 89 320 87 405 38,567 (6,166) 81,731 75,565 |
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Liberty Church Pentecostal Ministries Statement of Assets and Liabilities As at 31[st] January 2024
| Non-monetary assets Npower credit on account Monetary assets Barclays account Yorkshire bank account 1 Yorkshire bank account 2 Investment savings account Cash in hand Current liabilities Cheques to clear bank accounts Accruals Net current assets |
2024 £ - - 18,854 7,587 3,958 47,227 659 78,285 - (320) (320) 77,965 |
2023 £ - - 20,598 7,024 2,267 46,714 - 76,603 (718) (320) (1,038) 75,565 |
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We approve these accounts and confirm that we have made available all relevant records and information for their preparation.
| Angela Maria Ashcroft | Alison Ranson |
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| Chair Person | Trustee |
| 9thMay 2024 | 9thMay 2024 |
Notes for the year ended 31[st] January 2024
The accounts have been prepared on the receipts and payments basis and comply with the legal requirements of the Charities Act 2011. All funds are unrestricted.
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Liberty Church Pentecostal Ministries Independent Examinerfs Report to the Trustees for the year ended 31" January 2023 st I report on the accounts of the Church for the year ended 31 January 2023, which are set out in the annexed pages. Respective responsibilitie5 of trustees and examiner As the charit)Is trustees you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. you consider that the audit requirement5 of section 144 {2) of the Charities Act 2011 {the 2011 Act) do not apply, It is my responsibility to state, on the basis of procedures specified in the General Directions given by the Charity Commissioners under section 145(5) {bl of the 2011 Act, whether particular matters have come to my attention. Basis of independent examinerfs report My examination was carried out in accordance with the General Directions given by the Charity Commissioners. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the disclosure5 in accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts and seeking explanations from you as trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit, and consequently I do not expres5 an audit opinion on the view given by the accounts. Independent examiner's statement In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention; l) Which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the requirements to keep accounting records in accordance with section 130 of the Act,. and to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting record5 and to comply with the accounting requirements of the Act have not been met; 2) To which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. L Alderson MAAT Accountax-Kly Limited 9 Lawcliffe Crescent Haworth Keighley West Yorkshire BD22 8RD th 13 June 2023