Company registration number 03392465 (England and Wales) Charity registration number 1065961 (England and Wales)
RIVER OF LIFE CHURCH (WORTHING)
ANNUAL REPORT AND UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2025
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RIVER OF LIFE CHURCH (WORTHING)
LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION
Trustees
Secretary Charity number Company number Principal address Registered office Independent examiner Bankers
M Langham R Marshall W Marshall P Woodward A Lovejoy Bruce-Kerr R Cotterell 1065961 03392465 19a Broadwater Road Worthing West Sussex BN14 8AD Chantry House 22 Upperton Road Eastbourne East Sussex BN21 1BF John Caladine FCCA CTA FCIE Caladine Limited Chantry House 22 Upperton Road Eastbourne East Sussex BN21 1BF Santander UK Plc Bridle Road Bootle Merseyside L30 4GB National Westminster Bank Plc Brighton 137 North Street Western Avenue Waterside Court Chatham Kent ME4 5RT
RIVER OF LIFE CHURCH (WORTHING)
CONTENTS
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| Trustees’ report | 1-2 |
| Independent examiner's report | 3 |
| Statement of financial activities | 4 |
| Statement offinancial position | 5 |
| Notestothefinancialstatements | 6-17 |
RIVER OF LIFE CHURCH (WORTHING)
TRUSTEES' REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS’ REPORT) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2025
The trustees present their annual report and financial statements for the year ended 31 October 2025.
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the accounting policies set out in note 1 to the financial statements and comply with the charity's Memorandum and Articles of Association, the Companies Act 2006 and "Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102)" (effective 1 January 2019).
Objectives and activities
The charity's objects are the advancement of the Christian faith.
The trustees have paid due regard to guidance issued by the Charity Commission in deciding what activities the charity should undertake.
Achievements and performance
Regular activities continued, typically our Sunday morning meeting, which is live streamed; Ark playgroup; Stretch keep fit; Prayer group; monthly coffee morning; weekly home groups; Friday weekly study group. Other occasional events were held e.g. annual Craft Morning and fund raising Quiz Evening. Men's and Ladies’ groups meet socially from time to time at various locations. A Church Away day was held in July.
An external vision is maintained through the Church support of member’s personal involvement with a number of other ministries working both overseas (Amen; Link To Hope; direct contacts in Ghana) and locally (Acorn Pregnancy Counselling).
Church membership is not formalised. Regular attendees number around 35.
River of Life Church is affiliated with the Pioneer Network. Leadership team members attend the annual Pioneer Conference and maintain associated contact for support and encouragement.
Repair work to the building roof was concluded, with attention being given to internal maintenance, some decorative work being completed and further work is being considered.
Financial review and reserves
The trustees report a surplus on unrestricted funds before transfers for the year of £2,483 (2024: deficit of £5,810). Unrestricted funds at the year end amounted to £76,378 (2024: £74,156).
It is the policy of the Charity that unrestricted funds which have not been designated for a specific use should be maintained at a level equivalent to three month’s operational expenditure. The Trustees consider that reserves at this level will ensure that, in the event of a significant drop in funding, they will be able to continue the charity’s current activities while consideration is given to ways in which additional funds may be raised. The level has been maintained during the year.
In keeping with the reserves policy, funds are maintained to meet foreseeable expenditure. It is not the church's general policy to commit to investments other than low risk bank and building society accounts.
The Trustees have assessed the major risks to which the charity is exposed, and are satisfied that systems are in place to mitigate exposure to the major risks.
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RIVER OF LIFE CHURCH (WORTHING)
TRUSTEES' REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS' REPORT) (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2025
Structure, governance and management
The trustees, who are also the directors for the purpose of company law, and who served during the year and up to the date of signature of the financial statements were:
M Langham
R Marshall
W Marshall
P Woodward
A Lovejoy Bruce-Kerr
None of the trustees has any beneficial interest in the company. All of the trustees are members of the company and guarantee to contribute £10 in the event of a winding up.
The appointment of Trustees is by the majority vote of the existing office holders.
Only Trustees with both business and spiritual experience are appointed. Training is not considered necessary.
Statement of trustees’ responsibilities
The trustees, who are also the directors of River of Life Church (Worthing) for the purpose of company law, are responsible for preparing the Trustees' Report and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice).
The trustees’ report was approved by the Board of Trustees.
) MLangham . ‘ Trustee. -, / / awe Dated: Z28/O3/ CS 2 G
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RIVER OF LIFE CHURCH (WORTHING)
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT
TO THE TRUSTEES OF RIVER OF LIFE CHURCH (WORTHING)
| report to the trustees on my examination of the financial statements of River of Life Church (Worthing) (the charity) for the year ended 31 October 2025.
Responsibilities and basis of report
As the trustees of the charity (and also its directors for the purposes of company law), you are responsible for the preparation of the financial statements in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006.
Having satisfied myself that the financial statements of the charity are not required to be audited under Part 16 of the Companies Act 2006 and are eligible for independent examination, | report in respect of my examination of the charity's financial statements carried out under section 145 of the Charities Act 2011. In carrying out my examination | have followed the Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Charities Act 2011.
Independent examiner's statement
{ have completed my examination. | confirm that no matters have come to my attention in connection with the
examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect:
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1 accounting records were not kept in respect of the charity as required by section 386 of the Companies Act 2006.
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2 _ the financial statements do not accord with those records; or
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3 __ the financial statements do not comply with the accounting requirements of section 396 of the Companies Act 2006 other than any requirement that the financial statements give a true and fair view, which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination; or
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4 the financial statements have not been prepared in accordance with the methods and principles of the Statement of Recommended Practice for accounting and reporting by charities applicable to charities preparing their financial statements in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102).
| 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 financial statements to be rea ne A\e dALS=a
John Caladine FCCA CTA FCIE
Caladine Ltd
Chartered Certified Accountants
Chantry House 22 Upperton Road Eastbourne East Sussex
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RIVER OF LIFE CHURCH (WORTHING)
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES INCLUDING INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2025
| Unrestricted | Restricted | Total | Unrestricted | Restricted | Total | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| funds | funds | funds | funds | |||||
| 2025 | 2025 | 2025 | 2024 | 2024 | 2024 | |||
| Notes | £ | £ | £ | £ | £ | £ | ||
| Income from: | ||||||||
| Donations and legacies | 2 | 55,806 | 7,470 | 63,276 | 53,033 | 19,606 | 72,639 | |
| Charitable activities | 3 | 3,630 | - | 3,630 | 2,312 | - | 2,312 | |
| Investments | 4 | 18 | 314 | 332 | 16 | 317 | 333 | |
| Total income | 59,454 | 7,784 | 67,238 | 55,361 | 19,923 | 75,284 | ||
| Expenditure on: | ||||||||
| Charitable activities | 5 | 56,971 | 20,693 | 77,664 | 61,171 | 24,736 | 85,907 | |
| Total expenditure | 56,971 | 20,693 | 77,664 | 61,171 | 24,736 | 85,907 | ||
| Net income/(expenditure) | 2,483 | (12,909) | (10,426) | (5,810) | (4,813) | (10,623) | ||
| Transfers between | ||||||||
| funds | 17 | (261) | 261 | - | (128) | 128 | - | |
| Net movement in | ||||||||
| funds | 8 | 2,222 | (12,648) | (10,426) | (5,938) | (4,685) | (10,623) | |
| Reconciliation offunds: | funds: | |||||||
| Fund balances at | 1 November | |||||||
| 2024 | 74,156 | 17,919 | 92,075 | 80,094 | 22,604 | 102,698 | ||
| Fund balances at | 31 October | |||||||
| 2025 | 76,378 | 5,271 | 81,649 | 74,156 | 17,919 | 92,075 |
The statement of financial activities includes all gains and losses recognised in the year. All income and expenditure derive from continuing activities.
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RIVER OF LIFE CHURCH (WORTHING)
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION AS AT 31 OCTOBER 2025
| 2025 | 2024 | ||||
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| Notes | £ | £ | £ | £ | |
| Fixed assets | |||||
| Property, plant and equipment | 12 | 55,738 | 57,916 | ||
| Current assets | |||||
| Trade and other receivables | 13 | 607 | 438 | ||
| Investments | 14 | 100 | 100 | ||
| Cash at bank and in hand | 26,962 | 35,446 | |||
| 27,669 | 35,984 | ||||
| Current liabilities | 15 | (1,758) | (1,825) | ||
| Net current assets | 25,911 | 34,159 | |||
| Total assets less current liabilities | 81,649 | 92,075 | |||
| Netassets | 81,649 | 92,075 | |||
| The funds ofthe charity | |||||
| Restricted income funds | 17 | 5,271 | 17,919 | ||
| Unrestricted funds | 18 | 76,378 | 74,156 | ||
| 81,649 | 92,075 |
The company is entitled to the exemption from the audit requirement contained in section 477 of the Companies Act 2006, for the year ended 31 October 2025.
The director acknowledges his responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 with respect to accounting records and the preparation of financial statements.
The members have not required the company to obtain an audit of its financial statements for the year in question in accordance with section 476.
These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies subject to the small companies regime.
° le ‘ The financial statements were approved by the trustees on 22/03]26 M Langham Trustee
Company registration number 03392465 (England and Wales)
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RIVER OF LIFE CHURCH (WORTHING)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2025
- 1 Accounting policies
Company information
River of Life Church (Worthing) is a private company limited by guarantee incorporated in England and Wales. The registered office is Chantry House, 22 Upperton Road, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN21 1BF.
- 1.1 Accounting convention
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the charity's Memorandum and Articles of Association, the Companies Act 2006 and “Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effective 1 January 2019)". The charity is a Public Benefit Entity as defined by FRS 102. The charity has taken advantage of the provisions in the SORP for charities applying FRS 102 Update Bulletin 1 not to prepare a Statement of Cash Flows.
The financial statements are prepared in sterling, which is the functional currency of the charity. Monetary amounts in these financial statements are rounded to the nearest £.
The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention. The principal accounting policies adopted are set out below.
- 1.2. Going concern
At the time of approving the financial statements, the trustees have a reasonable expectation that the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. Thus the trustees continue to adopt the going concern basis of accounting in preparing the financial statements.
- 1.3. Charitable funds Unrestricted funds are available for use at the discretion of the trustees in furtherance of their charitable objectives.
Designated funds comprise funds which have been set aside at the discretion of the trustees for specific purposes. The purposes and uses of the designated funds are set out in the notes to the financial statements.
Restricted funds are subject to specific conditions by donors or grantors as to how they may be used. The purposes and uses of the restricted funds are set out in the notes to the financial statements.
1.4 Income Income is recognised when the charity is legally entitled to it after any performance conditions have been met, the amounts can be measured reliably, and it is probable that income will be received.
Cash donations are recognised on receipt. Other donations are recognised once the charity has been notified of the donation, unless performance conditions require deferral of the amount. Income tax recoverable in relation to donations received under Gift Aid or deeds of covenant is recognised at the time of the donation.
Legacies are recognised on receipt or otherwise if the charity has been notified of an impending distribution, the amount is known, and receipt is expected. If the amount is not known, the legacy is treated as a contingent asset.
1.5 Expenditure Expenditure is recognised in the period in which they are incurred and allocated to the particular cost centre to which they relate and includes irrecoverable VAT.
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RIVER OF LIFE CHURCH (WORTHING)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2025
- 1 Accounting policies (Continued)
1.6 Property, fixtures and equipment
Property, fixtures and equipment are initially measured at cost and subsequently measured at cost or valuation, net of depreciation and any impairment losses.
Depreciation is recognised so as to write off the cost or valuation of assets tess their residual values over their useful lives on the following basis:
Freehold property 2% on a straight line basis Fixtures, fittings and equipment 20% on a straight line basis
The gain or loss arising on the disposal of an asset is determined as the difference between the sale proceeds and the carrying value of the asset, and is recognised in the statement of financial activities.
Fixed assets costing below £500 are not capitalised.
1.7. Impairment of non-current assets At each reporting end date, the charity reviews the carrying amounts of its tangible assets to determine whether there is any indication that those assets have suffered an impairment loss. If any such indication exists, the recoverable amount of the asset is estimated in order to determine the extent of the impairment loss (if any).
1.8 Cash and cash equivalents Cash and cash equivalents include cash in hand, deposits held at call with banks, other short-term liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less, and bank overdrafts. Bank overdrafts are shown within borrowings in current liabilities.
1.9 Financial instruments
The charity has elected to apply the provisions of Section 11 ‘Basic Financial Instruments’ and Section 12 ‘Other Financial Instruments Issues’ of FRS 102 to all of its financial instruments.
Financial instruments are recognised in the charity's balance sheet when the charity becomes party to the contractual provisions of the instrument.
Financial assets and liabilities are offset, with the net amounts presented in the financial statements, when there is a legally enforceable right to set off the recognised amounts and there is an intention to settle on a net basis or to realise the asset and settle the liability simultaneously.
Basic financial assets
Basic financial assets, which include trade and other receivables and cash and bank balances, are initially measured at transaction price including transaction costs and are subsequently carried at amortised cost using the effective interest method unless the arrangement constitutes a financing transaction, where the transaction is measured at the present value of the future receipts discounted at a market rate of interest. Financial assets classified as receivable within one year are not amortised.
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RIVER OF LIFE CHURCH (WORTHING)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2025
1 Accounting policies (Continued)
Basic financial liabilities
Basic financial liabilities, including trade and other payables and bank loans are initially recognised at transaction price unless the arrangement constitutes a financing transaction, where the debt instrument is measured at the present value of the future payments discounted at a market rate of interest. Financial liabilities classified as payable within one year are not amortised.
Debt instruments are subsequently carried at amortised cost, using the effective interest rate method.
Trade payables are obligations to pay for goods or services that have been acquired in the ordinary course of operations from suppliers. Amounts payable are classified as current liabilities if payment is due within one year or less. If not, they are presented as non-current liabilities. Trade payables are recognised initially at transaction price and subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method.
Derecognition of financial liabilities
Financial liabilities are derecognised when the charity’s contractual obligations expire or are discharged or cancelled.
1.10 Taxation
In the opinion of the Trustees the Trust is not liable to United Kingdom taxation on it's charitable activities.
1.11 Employee benefits
The cost of any unused holiday entitlement is recognised in the period in which the employee’s services are received.
Termination benefits are recognised immediately as an expense when the charity is demonstrably committed to terminate the employment of an employee or to provide termination benefits.
1.12 Retirement benefits
Payments to defined contribution retirement benefit schemes are charged as an expense as they fall due.
1.13 Current Asset Investment
This is shown at cost as the sum involved is immaterial.
1.14 Limited liability
The company is limited by guarantee and does not have a share capital. The liability of each member is limited to a maximum of £10.
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RIVER OF LIFE CHURCH (WORTHING)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2025
2 Income from donations and legacies
| Unrestricted | Restricted | Total | Unrestricted | Restricted | Total | |
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| funds | funds | funds | funds | |||
| 2025 | 2025 | 2025 | 2024 | 2024 | 2024 | |
| £ | £ | £ | £ | £ | £ | |
| Donations and gifts | 50,806 | 7,470 | 58,276 | 53,033 | 13,506 | 66,539 |
| Grants | 5,000 | - | 5,000 | - | 6,100 | 6,100 |
| 55,806 | 7,470 | 63,276 | 53,033 | 19,606 | 72,639 | |
| Donations and gifts | ||||||
| Donations and gifts | 43,025 | 6,991 | 50,016 | 44,932 | 12,028 | 56,960 |
| Tax refunds | 7,781 | 479 | 8,260 | 8,101 | 1,478 | 9,579 |
| 50,806 | 7,470 | 58,276 | 53,033 | 13,506 | 66,539 |
3 Income from charitable activities
| Charitable | Charitable | |
|---|---|---|
| activities | activities | |
| 2025 | 2024 | |
| £ | £ | |
| Charitable rental income | 3,630 | 2,312 |
| Analysis by fund | ||
| Unrestrictedfunds | 3,630 | 2,312 |
4 Income from investments
| Unrestricted | Restricted | Total | Unrestricted | Restricted | Total | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| funds | funds | funds | funds | ||||
| 2025 | 2025 | 2025 | 2024 | 2024 | 2024 | ||
| £ | £ | £ | £ | £ | £ | ||
| Interest | receivable | 18 | 314 | 332 | 16 | 317 | 333 |
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RIVER OF LIFE CHURCH (WORTHING)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2025
5 Charitable activities
| 2025 | 2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| £ | £ | ||
| Pastor salary and pension | 28,806 | 31,123 | |
| Children's and other ministry work | 160 | 177 | |
| Worship, licences and equipment | 437 | 416 | |
| Events and activities | 2,165 | 2,210 | |
| Conferences and training | - | 24 | |
| Catering and refreshments | 190 | 299 | |
| Repairs & Maintenance | 18,594 | 22,649 | |
| Miscellaneous | 493 | 488 | |
| 50,845 | 57,386 | ||
| Grant funding of activities (see note 6) | 2,998 | 2,966 | |
| Share ofsupport costs (see note 7) | 21,984 | 23,702 | |
| Share ofgovernance costs (see note 7) | 1,837 | 1,853 | |
| 77,664 | 85,907 | ||
| Analysis by fund | |||
| Unrestricted funds | 56,971 | 61,171 | |
| Restricted funds | 20,693 | 24,736 | |
| 77,664 | 85,907 | ||
| 6 | Grants payable | ||
| Charitable activities |
Charitable activities |
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| 2025 | 2024 | ||
| £ | £ | ||
| Grants to institutions: | |||
| Pioneer Trust | 900 | 900 | |
| Acorn Pregnancy Centre | - | 547 | |
| Special | 125 | . | |
| Tender Heart | - | 1,519 | |
| 1,025 | 2,966 | ||
| Grants to individuals | 1,973 | - | |
| 2,998 | 2,966 |
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RIVER OF LIFE CHURCH (WORTHING)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2025
7 Support costs allocated to activities
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|Charitable|Total|
|activities|
|2025|2024|
|£|£|
|Administrator|salary|1,438|1,178|
|Depreciation|2,178|2,178|
|Telephone|and|broadband|833|640|
|Insurance|2,625|2,445|
|Repairs|and|maintenance|2,434|3,107|
|Utilities|8,112|10,048|
|Office|and|IT|costs|282|309|
|Cleaning|costs|(including|salary)|3,846|3,561|
|Subscriptions|236|236|
|Governance|1,837|1,853|
|23,821|25,555|
|2025|2024|
|Governance|costs|comprise:|£|£|
|Independent|Examination|fee|600|600|
|Accountancy|1,186|1,174|
|Bank|charges|51|79|
|1,837|1,853|
|8|Net|movement|in|funds|2025|2024|
|£|£|
|The|net|movement|in|funds|is|stated|after|charging/(crediting):|
|Fees|payable|for the|independent|examination|of the|charity's|financial|
|statements|600|600|
|Depreciation|of owned|property,|plant|and|equipment|2,178|2,178|
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9 Trustees
The fellowship leader Denise Langham (wife of the Trustee Mark Langham) received a gross salary and employer's pension contribution of £28,806 (2024: £31,123) during the year.
A Lovejoy Bruce-Kerr (a trustee) received the sum of £771 which had been raised specifically to help towards costs of a trip to Ghana.
It is considered that disclosure of donations by Trustees is confidential and would be detrimental to the work of the Trust if disclosed.
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RIVER OF LIFE CHURCH (WORTHING)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2025
10 Employees
The average monthly number of employees during the year was:
| 2025 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|
| Number | Number | |
| Charitable activities (full and part time) | 3 | 3 |
| Employment costs | 2025 | 2024 |
| £ | £ | |
| Wages and salaries | 33,349 | 37,272 |
| Other pension costs | 604 | 906 |
| 33,953 | 38,178 |
There were no employees whose annual remuneration was more than £60,000.
Remuneration of key management personnel
The remuneration of key management personnel (including wages, employer's pension contributions and employer's national insurance contributions) is as follows.
| 2025 | 2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| £ | £ | ||
| Aggregate | compensation | 28,807 | 31,123 |
11 Taxation
The charity is exempt from taxation on its activities because all its income is applied for charitable purposes.
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RIVER OF LIFE CHURCH (WORTHING)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2025
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|Freehold|Fixtures,|Total|
|property|_|fittings|and|
|equipment|
|£|£|£|
|Cost|
|At1|November 2024|103,000|16,784|119,784|
|At|31|October|2025|103,000|16,784|119,784|
|Depreciation|and|impairment|
|At|1|November 2024|45,320|16,548|61,868|
|Depreciation|charged|in|the|year|2,060|118|2,178|
|At|31|October|2025|47,380|16,666|64,046|
|Carrying|amount|
|At|31|October|2025|55,620|118|55,738|
|At|31|October|2024|57,680|236|57,916|
|13|Trade|and|other|receivables|
|2025|2024|
|Amounts|falling|due|within|one|year:|£|£|
|Prepayments|and|accrued|income|607|438|
|14|Current|asset|investments|
|2025|2024|
|£|£|
|Listed|investments|100|100|
|15|Current|liabilities|
|2025|2024|
|£|£|
|Other|payables|78|145|
|Accruals|and|deferred|income|1,680|1,680|
|1,758|1,825|
|16|Retirement|benefit|schemes|
|2025|2024|
|Defined|contribution|schemes|£|£|
|Charge|to|profit|or|loss|in|respect|of defined|contribution|schemes|604|906|
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RIVER OF LIFE CHURCH (WORTHING)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2025
16 Retirement benefit schemes (Continued)
The charity operates a defined contribution pension scheme for all qualifying employees. The assets of the scheme are held separately from those of the charity in an independently administered fund.
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RIVER OF LIFE CHURCH (WORTHING)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2025
18 Unrestricted funds
The unrestricted funds of the charity comprise the unexpended balances of donations and grants which are not subject to specific conditions by donors and grantors as to how they may be used. These include designated funds which have been set aside out of unrestricted funds by the trustees for specific purposes.
| At1 | Incoming | Resources | Transfers At | 31 October | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| November | resources | expended | 2025 | ||
| 2024 | |||||
| £ | £ | £ | £ | £ | |
| Leadership Discretionary | 951 | - | (60) | - | 891 |
| Stretch | 166 | 1,685 | (2,115) | 264 | - |
| General funds | 73,039 | 57,769 | (54,796) | (525) | 75,487 |
| 74,156 | 59,454 | (56,971) | (261) | 76,378 | |
| Previous year: | At1 | Incoming | Resources | Transfers At | 31 October |
| November | resources | expended | 2024 | ||
| 2023 | |||||
| £ | E | £ | £ | £ | |
| Leadership Discretionary | 32 | 925 | (6) | - | 951 |
| Stretch | - | 1,821 | (2,115) | 460 | 166 |
| General funds | 80,062 | 52,615 | (59,050) | (588) | 73,039 |
| 80,094 | 55,361 | (61,171) | (128) | 74,156 |
Leadership Discretionary
This fund is designated for the church leadership to make gifts to charitable projects or individuals in need.
Stretch
This fund is designated for the seated keep fit classes.
19 Analysis of net assets between funds
| Unrestricted | Restricted | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| funds | funds | ||
| 2025 | 2025 | 2025 | |
| £ | £ | £ | |
| At 31 October 2025: | |||
| Property, plant and equipment | 55,738 | - | 55,738 |
| Current assets/(liabilities) | 20,640 | 5,271 | 25,911 |
| 76,378 | 5,271 | 81,649 |
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RIVER OF LIFE CHURCH (WORTHING)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2025
19 Analysis of net assets between funds (Continued)
| Unrestricted | Restricted | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| funds | funds | ||
| 2024 | 2024 | 2024 | |
| £ | £ | £ | |
| At 31 October 2024: | |||
| Property, plant and equipment | 57,916 | - | 57,916 |
| Current assets/(liabilities) | 16,240 | 17,919 | 34,159 |
| 74,156 | 17,919 | 92,075 |
20 _~=siRelated party transactions
There were no disclosable related party transactions during the year other than those disclosed in Note 9 (2024 - none).
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