## THE LIVING HOPE CHURCH Trustees Annual Report for 2025
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.
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 £100.80 in May.
We have continued to support Christian organisations both in this country and abroad, (for the relief of poverty, education, justice, and persecution) with our monthly standing orders of £80 each payable to:
The Christian Institute Christian Concern SAT-7 - Christian TV education and support run by & for the Middle East and North Africa SPUC - Society for the Protection of Unborn Children Release International – serving persecuted Christians around the world
In addition: January £1,000 - to Christian Concern £500 each to -The Christian Institute, SAT-7, SPUC, and Release International April £500 each to – Operation Exodus and TWAM (Tools With A Mission) June £1,000 - to Christian Concern July £3,000 - to Christian Concern, to help meet their end of year target December £500 each to - The Christian Institute, Christian Concern, SAT-7, SPUC, and Release International
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 3[rd] February 2026
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## THE LIVING HOPE CHURCH 6 THE DALE
HATHERSAGE
HOPE VALLEY
$32 1EQ
Registered Charity: 1062646
## STATEMENT OF ACCOUNT
## AND
INDEPENDENT EXAMINATION REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 315? DECEMBER 2025
Luke Silver
Accountancy & Taxation Services 25 Ellicombe Close Minehead Somerset TA24 6DQ
Mobile: 07710 456376
E-mail: luke-silver@puresilver.org.uk
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## 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% December 2025
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 charity's 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
- e Tokeep accounting records in accordance with section 130 of the 2011 Act; and e Toprepare 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: 6 March 2026
Luke Silver, HNC Business & Finance Accountancy Practitioner
Accountancy & Taxation Services 25 Ellicombe Close, Minehead, Somerset. TA24 6DQ
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## 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 | 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
| 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 | 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: 6 March 2026
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## THE LIVING HOPE CHURCH
## REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES AND THE CHURCH COUNCIL FOR THE YEAR ENDED 315’ DECEMBER 2025
## 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: 07940 858969
> TreasurerMrs Liz King Br)6 h6* 770a The Old Station House, Station Road, Hope, Hope Valley S33 6RR Tel:(07940 878539) Treasurer's Assistant J Mrs M.A. Pritt : — 6 The Dale, Hathersage, Hope Valley, S32 1EQ Tel:-04433-650042 01940 313554
## 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
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## The Living Hope Church - Hope Valley
Summary Receipts and Payments For The Year Ended 31st December 2025
||Receipts|Receipts||Payments|Payments|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
||2024|2025||2024|2025|
||£|£||£|£|
|Tithes & Offerings|24,594|27,063}||Pastoral/Ministry Expenses|18,998|20,252|
|Gift Aid Donation|0|0|||Establishment Costs|0|0|
|Tax Reclaimed|3,525|5,957)||Church Family Expenses|0|0|
|Interest on Deposits|209|136}||Evangelism & Outreach|9,100|15,300|
|New Account Incentive|0|0)||Administration|515|511|
||28,328]33,156]|33,156]||| _28,613||36,063]|
|Opening Balance@|01.01.25|13,669|Expenditure||36,063|
|Income||33,156|Closing Balance@|J1212:25|10,762|
|||46,825|||46,825|
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## The Living Hope Church - Hope Valley
## Statement of Assets and Liabilities As At 31st December 2025
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Fixed Assets
Church Premises Nil
Contents of Premises (Equipment) 4,159
Total 4,159
Current Assets
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Bank Balances:
Santander 2,230
Kingdom Bank Deposit Account 8,532
10,762
Total Assets 14,921
Current Liabilites
Net Assets |14,921)=
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## THE LIVING HOPE CHURCH 6 THE DALE
HATHERSAGE
HOPE VALLEY
$32 1EQ
Registered Charity: 1062646
## STATEMENT OF ACCOUNT
## AND
INDEPENDENT EXAMINATION REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 315? DECEMBER 2025
Luke Silver
Accountancy & Taxation Services 25 Ellicombe Close Minehead Somerset TA24 6DQ
Mobile: 07710 456376
E-mail: luke-silver@puresilver.org.uk
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## 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% December 2025
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 charity's 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
- e Tokeep accounting records in accordance with section 130 of the 2011 Act; and e Toprepare 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: 6 March 2026
Luke Silver, HNC Business & Finance Accountancy Practitioner
Accountancy & Taxation Services 25 Ellicombe Close, Minehead, Somerset. TA24 6DQ
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## 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 | 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
| 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 | 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: 6 March 2026
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## THE LIVING HOPE CHURCH
## REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES AND THE CHURCH COUNCIL FOR THE YEAR ENDED 315’ DECEMBER 2025
## 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: 07940 858969
> TreasurerMrs Liz King Br)6 h6* 770a The Old Station House, Station Road, Hope, Hope Valley S33 6RR Tel:(07940 878539) Treasurer's Assistant J Mrs M.A. Pritt : — 6 The Dale, Hathersage, Hope Valley, S32 1EQ Tel:-04433-650042 01940 313554
## 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
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## The Living Hope Church - Hope Valley
Summary Receipts and Payments For The Year Ended 31st December 2025
||Receipts|Receipts||Payments|Payments|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
||2024|2025||2024|2025|
||£|£||£|£|
|Tithes & Offerings|24,594|27,063}||Pastoral/Ministry Expenses|18,998|20,252|
|Gift Aid Donation|0|0|||Establishment Costs|0|0|
|Tax Reclaimed|3,525|5,957)||Church Family Expenses|0|0|
|Interest on Deposits|209|136}||Evangelism & Outreach|9,100|15,300|
|New Account Incentive|0|0)||Administration|515|511|
||28,328]33,156]|33,156]||| _28,613||36,063]|
|Opening Balance@|01.01.25|13,669|Expenditure||36,063|
|Income||33,156|Closing Balance@|J1212:25|10,762|
|||46,825|||46,825|
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## The Living Hope Church - Hope Valley
## Statement of Assets and Liabilities As At 31st December 2025
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Fixed Assets
Church Premises Nil
Contents of Premises (Equipment) 4,159
Total 4,159
Current Assets
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Bank Balances:
Santander 2,230
Kingdom Bank Deposit Account 8,532
10,762
Total Assets 14,921
Current Liabilites
Net Assets |14,921)=
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