## THE LIVING HOPE CHURCH Trustees Annual Report for 2024 The principal activity of the Church throughout the year was the advancement of the Christian faith. Again this year, we continued meeting at Pastor Tim's house, because of the convenience, and also because the hall is frequently used by the community for a variety of uses, and the concerns regarding Covid are still relevant. We have continued with our daily readings and monthly themed topics from The Truths of the Faith series in keeping with God's word. The hourly rate for ministry and teaching to the Church for Pastor Tim was increased, with effect from the 1[st] April. The decision to continue to use BrightPay was made in April with the purchase of an Annual Licence Key of £94.80 in May. We have continued to support Christian organisations both in this country and abroad, (for the relief of poverty, education, justice, medical assistance, persecution and missions) with our monthly standing orders payable up until May 2024 to: Paul & Cathy Middleton – Christian workers with Mercy Air, South Africa & Africa School of Missions. The Christian Institute Christian Concern SAT-7 - Christian TV run by & for the Middle East and North Africa Society for the Protection of Unborn Children Release International In June we sent a parting gift of £500 to Paul & Cathy Middleton. The monthly standing order for the other five charities was increased to £80 each. In addition: May £1,000 - to Christian Concern in support of Aaron Edwards October £2,000 - to Christian Concern _£_ 1,000 - to British Asian Christian Association for relief of flood victims. We have ensured that the decisions we have made throughout the year has enabled the Christian message to be expressed in its various forms. ## Tim Pritt, Liz King and Marylyn Pritt Trustees, The Living Hope Church – Hope Valley 28[th] January 2025 ## THE LIVING HOPE CHURCH Trustees Annual Report for 2024 The principal activity of the Church throughout the year was the advancement of the Christian faith. Again this year, we continued meeting at Pastor Tim's house, because of the convenience, and also because the hall is frequently used by the community for a variety of uses, and the concerns regarding Covid are still relevant. We have continued with our daily readings and monthly themed topics from The Truths of the Faith series in keeping with God's word. The hourly rate for ministry and teaching to the Church for Pastor Tim was increased, with effect from the 1[st] April. The decision to continue to use BrightPay was made in April with the purchase of an Annual Licence Key of £94.80 in May. We have continued to support Christian organisations both in this country and abroad, (for the relief of poverty, education, justice, medical assistance, persecution and missions) with our monthly standing orders payable up until May 2024 to: Paul & Cathy Middleton – Christian workers with Mercy Air, South Africa & Africa School of Missions. The Christian Institute Christian Concern SAT-7 - Christian TV run by & for the Middle East and North Africa Society for the Protection of Unborn Children Release International In June we sent a parting gift of £500 to Paul & Cathy Middleton. The monthly standing order for the other five charities was increased to £80 each. In addition: May £1,000 - to Christian Concern in support of Aaron Edwards October £2,000 - to Christian Concern _£_ 1,000 - to British Asian Christian Association for relief of flood victims. We have ensured that the decisions we have made throughout the year has enabled the Christian message to be expressed in its various forms. ## Tim Pritt, Liz King and Marylyn Pritt Trustees, The Living Hope Church – Hope Valley 28[th] January 2025 ## **THE LIVING HOPE CHURCH** ## **6 THE DALE** ## **HATHERSAGE** **HOPE VALLEY** **S32 1EQ** **Registered Charity: 1062646** ## **STATEMENT OF ACCOUNT** ## **AND** **INDEPENDENT EXAMINATION REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31[ST] DECEMBER 2024** **Luke Silver Accountancy & Taxation Services 25 Ellicombe Close Minehead Somerset TA24 6DQ** **Mobile: 07710 456376** **E-mail: luke-silver@puresilver.org.uk** ## **Independent Examiner’s Report on the Accounts** ## **Receipts and Payment Accounts** ## **Report to the trustees/members of The Living Hope Church** ## **Registered Charity Number 1062646** ## **On the accounts for the year ended 31[st] December 2024** ## **Set out on the following pages** ## **Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner** The charity’s trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The charity¹s trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year under section 144(2) of the Charities Act 2011 (the 2011 Act) and that an independent examination is needed. It is my responsibility to: examine the accounts under section 145 of the 2011 Act; follow the procedures laid down in the General Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act; and state 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 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 no opinion is given as to whether the accounts present a ‘true and fair view’ and the report is limited to those matters set out in the statement below. ## **Independent examiner’s statement** In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention: (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 2011 Act; and - • To prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and to comply with the accounting requirements of the 2011 Act Have not been met; or (2) to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. ## **Signed** _L A Silver_ ## **Date: 11 February 2025** Luke Silver, HNC Business & Finance Accountancy Practitioner Accountancy & Taxation Services 25 Ellicombe Close, Minehead, Somerset. TA24 6DQ ## **Independent Examiners Report to the Trustees** ## **Introduction** Thank you for submitting the accounts for independent examination. They have been well maintained and the treasurer and others responsible are to be commended for their hard work. Therefore I will keep my comments to a minimum. ## **Charity Law and Financial Regulations** The independent examination has been carried out in accordance with the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 1995 (Statutory Instruments No 2724) and the Accounting by Charities Statement of Recommended Practice (SORP). ## **Signing of Accounts** I shall be obliged if you will please forward a copy of the signature page for my records after the accounts have been signed by a representative appointed by the Trustees and Church Council. A spare copy is enclosed. ## **Conclusion** There are no other matters I feel need to be brought to your attention. Please do not hesitate to contact me for further clarification or for further assistance. ## **Luke Silver** ## **Date: 11 February 2025** ## **THE LIVING HOPE CHURCH** ## **REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES AND THE CHURCH COUNCIL FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31[ST] DECEMBER 2024** ## **ACTIVITIES REVIEW** The financial results are set out in the enclosed accounts. The principal activity throughout the year under review was that of the advancement of the Christian faith. ## **TRUSTEES** The Trustees during the year were as follows: ## Chairperson Pastor Tim Pritt 6 The Dale, Hathersage, Hope Valley, S32 1EQ Tel: 01433 650942 ## Treasurer Mrs Liz King The Old Station House, Station Road, Hope, Hope Valley S33 6RR Tel: 01433 620036 Treasurer’s Assistant Mrs M.A. Pritt 6 The Dale, Hathersage, Hope Valley, S32 1EQ Tel: 01433 650942 ## **STATEMENT** We certify that the books, vouchers and information produced to enable the independent examination of our accounts to be conducted contain a full and correct record of our financial transactions and activities to the best of our knowledge and belief. ## SIGNED ON BEHALF OF THE TRUSTEES AND CHURCH COUNCIL Please print name: Date: ## **The Living Hope Church - Hope Valley** Summary Receipts and Payments For The Year Ended 31st December 2024 ||**2023**
**2024**
**£**
**£**
**Receipts**|**2023**
**2024**
**£**
**£**
**Receipts**|||**2023**
**2024**
**£**
**£**
**Payments**|**2023**
**2024**
**£**
**£**
**Payments**| |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| |Tithes & Offerings
Gift Aid Donation
Tax Reclaimed
Interest on Deposits
New Account Incentive|22,832
0
3,673
186
0|24,594
0
3,525
209
0||Pastoral/Ministry Expenses
Establishment Costs
Church Family Expenses
Evangelism & Outreach
Administration|17,853
0
0
5,820
498|18,998
0
0
9,100
515| ||**26,691**|**28,328**|||**24,171**|**28,613**| |||||||| |Opening Balance @
Income|01.01.24|13,954
Expenditure
28,328
Closing Balance @
**42,282**|||31.12.24|28,613
13,669| |||||||**42,282**| LAS 11/02/2025 ## **The Living Hope Church - Hope Valley** ## Statement of Assets and Liabilities As At 31st December 2024 |As At 31st December|2024|| |---|---|---| ||**£**|**£**| |**Fixed Assets**
Church Premises
Contents of Premises (Equipment)
**Total**
**Current Assets**
Bank Balances:
Santander
Kingdom Bank Deposit Account
**Total Assets**
**Current Liabilites**
**Net Assets**|Nil
4,159|**4,159**
13,669| ||5,273
8,396|| |||| |||**17,828**| |||Nil| |||**17,828**| |||| LAS 11/02/2025