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2022-12-31-accounts

AGM reports

Evangelism Report for 2023 A.G.M Chris Mallender

Over the past year we have seen some personnel changes, as members of the team have left to join other evangelical mission groups. Curtis Holland joined Mission 24 and Josh joined with CFAN. I am so pleased for both of them as they are moving out into their calling and pursuing what God has called them into.

Inevitably team members come and go for various reasons, but we have a core group of dedicated team members who consistently devote their time and energy and support to this ministry.

Darren Phillips has joined the team this year, and is presently heading up the Thurcroft outreach which runs once a month.

My role is to coordinate and plan all of the other outreaches which are based in Rotherham, Swinton and Parkgate.

This year we have varied our outreach methods by incorporating praise and worship in some locations, which we all agree goes down very well, as it not only impacts on the atmosphere spiritually, but attracts attention from people passing by.

Each time we go out we are blessed with opportunities to bring the good news to people as we engage with them on the streets, and have been encouraged by many positive responses. It is such a blessing when we are able to encourage and pray with people and tell them about the love of God which, sometimes, is the first time they’ve heard about it.

One of the highlights this year for me was at Parkgate.

We had only been on the streets for about thirty minutes when we had the opportunity to speak to two teenagers (they were about thirteen or fourteen years old). After sharing the gospel with them, they both gladly wanted to invite Jesus into their lives, and Tracy Edley led them in a prayer of repentance.

We had had a great morning of sharing the gospel and on the same morning we were also able to lead a family of three to the Lord.

The thing that was so encouraging to me, was a remark that Tracy and Steve made as we were on the way back. They said that they were so surprised and pleased with how easy it seems to be to share the gospel. And this is something that I and the team have found over the years of doing this – the fields really do seem white unto harvest, and the time is ripe for the lost to be found and brought into the family of God.

My vision for the future is that we join with other churches across the district, even as far out as Worksop and Retford.

Something that really cemented this idea in me was a meeting that was organized a few weeks ago by a friend of ours from The Christian Centre in

Worksop, who is committed to praying for revival in the nation and in particular this local area.

At this meeting I was given the opportunity to connect with approximately twenty-six people who represented thirteen churches from all denominations across the Christian faith. All of these people have a heart for evangelism, and I am praying and planning with a view to seeing how we can all work together to support each other in spreading the gospel.

It's exciting to hear from other churches how God is stirring us all up at this time to do more to bring the gospel to the streets and villages of South Yorkshire and North Nottinghamshire. And to share ideas and encourage each other in getting out there with the message we have been given to declare.

Many thanks Chris.

Empower Kids

AGM report.

Great year in empower kids. Our highlights of the year

1)We had a very successful holiday club again this year with 30-40kids attending each day most of who are from non church backgrounds.

2)We have a constant steady amount of kids on a Sunday and manage to have some amazing meetings, there is often a real sense of Gods presence during our worship and prayer times together

3)We have welcomed 4 new team members this year. Which has been a blessing because we need that extra support especially for the children with additional needs.

We have our very exciting Glow event happening again this year 28th October. We ask for people to pray for new families coming through from it and household salvation.

Thanks Liz Sullivan

Youth AGM report 2022

Youth Report for AGM meeting on 10 Oct 2023

On Jan 1, 2021, I took on the role of Youth Coordinator for Liberty Church. My responsibility is to over see all youth work across all of the Liberty Church Campuses. Challenges of 2022.

• Small youth team

o This has been an ongoing challenge. We have been unable to begin youth activities in any additional Liberty campuses due to the youth team not being big enough to split across the locations. I am still trying to build the team size and train the members to be able to branch out and start youth activities at Swinton and Thurcroft.

Highlights of 2022

• We finished the year with 40 + youth on the register and 25-35 youth regularly attending. Matt Bell

Financial report 2022

2022 was a busy year.

The offerings were £136,097 which was slightly up on the previous year, but the amount of gift aid claimed was less, at £16,608. So, the total was £152,705 which was less than the previous year.

Income from room hire and conference hire has increased and a grant of £5,000 was received for the food bank.

We continued to transfer 10% of income into the missions account and the main ones we supported during the year were Romania, Macedonia and Wycliffe. A collection was made to go to the Ukraine and £3,114 was sent.

Wages continue to be the largest cost to the church. In January we started to pay Tom Hodge, who took over as the pastor of Swinton. In April we employed Susan Coldwell in a part time temporary position, as Specialist Church Administrator. In April a pay rise was awarded to all staff; this was long overdue, as there had not been a pay rise for a number of years.

The legal and professional costs shown on the accounts, are for taking over of the Parkgate building.

There has been a big increase in gas and electricity costs, as the buildings were being used more after lockdown. The amounts being charged by the energy companies have also considerably increased. Water rates have also increased and in general everything is more expensive.

The total amount in the deposit account was £62,383 of which £21,785 was restricted. Missions account balance was £5,537 Cash in hand was £1,042 Missions cash in hand £799 The church ended 2022 in a strong financial position. Wendy Keen

Maintenance Report 2022 Rotherham

In a large building as we have in Rotherham, there is always something that needs to be repaired or replaced and 2022 was no exception.

The main items requiring attention, were the roof, the toilets and the bin store. Four separate areas needed roof repairs: The flat roof above the charity shop and entrance way. The flat roof above the church office. The flat roof above the gents’ toilets between hall 2 and hall 3.

During heavy rainfall, water was pouring in through the tiled roof above hall 2. All of these were repaired and made watertight. Toilet repairs were needed in various areas around the church. The urinals in the gents’ toilet needed re plumbing.

The bin store enclosure next to the charity shop entrance had to be replaced, as most of the wood had gone rotten.

The central heating boiler that heats hall 2 was out of action for a number of months and still wasn’t fixed by the end of the financial year.

Church House

There were a few items at the church house that needed attention: A roof repair was needed and the flashing above the front door had to be replaced.

Part of the wooden floor in one of the rooms had to be replaced. Repairs to the immersion heater were required as there was no hot water. There were also a few smaller items needing attention.

Thurcroft

All the windows were replaced along with the cladding and some rotten timber. A new intruder alarm system was fitted, as the old one no longer functioned and needed replacing.

Swinton and Parkgate Nothing to report

John Keen

CONNECT GROUP ROTHERHAM – AGM

Leaders: Rose and Tosin

When Jesus began His ministry, He gathered around himself with small group of people who would go on to change the world.

All Liberty Church Rotherham Connect Groups meet at various times throughout the year. We call our bible study or small groups as Connect groups because we want them to be places where friendships can flourish not only on Sundays but during mid-week too, place to connect with God and with others through bible study, worship, prayer and sharing. Connect Groups are where church becomes family. ... Doing life together is a key part of being church. There are 4 key components of Liberty Connect group. Fellowship, Prayer and Praise, Discipleship and outreach and Evangelism with a vision to multiply as they grow. Rotherham connect groups are on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays.

We planted new connect group this year in Rawmarsh and Ferham. Hoping to plant once a month family group and Saturday connect group for those who can’t attend mid-week groups.

Each group also has a monthly social, often dining out together or in a member’s house. We have planned come dine with me for December.

Vision is to grow more leaders and plant connect group in every postcode of Rotherham Brough in 2024. Rose Thomas

Liberty community projects

We are committed to care for the weak and vulnerable and those in need. Providing support and love to any who come, regardless of their race, atheism, religion, sexuality, gender or age. As a Christian charity, a central ethos that underpins our activities is the belief that it is part of our duty to help families and communities around us – particularly the most vulnerable. Liberty Church engages in a wide variety of projects aimed at providing essential material and emotional support to local people.

We organise events and activities that are designed to offer for various groups within the community. These activities and services are not limited to members of Liberty Church, but are open to every member of the community. Matthew 25:40 “The King will reply, ‘Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me. Activities Foodbank – Leader Nicola Edley Every Tuesdays and Thursdays we run Food bank and Baby bank - Provide food for needy and vulnerable families and individuals, who are living in low income and poverty We give out around 40 food parcels a week which also includes toiletries

We run coffee morning Every Tuesdays and Thursdays to help and support pastorally those who come to access the food bank and also signpost them to various support available in Rotherham. Funding Applications Successful grants were given for Food bank from SYFAB and VAR. Started Liberty Youth Outreach for age 12-17yrs for the young people of Ferham and Masbrough in partnership

with VRU ( Violence Reduction Unit ) who has funded wage for 2 youth workers to run the project. 40-60 young people attending every Thursdays 7-9pm. This is run to create safe space for young people and create a positive influence in their lives.

Strong connection with police, NHS, Housing, VAR, Rotherfed, RUCT and other different agencies. Continuing to build credibility in the community. Looking to start Esol Classes for Chinese speaking community next year. Rose Thomas

Liberty Swinton AGM report

Future

Looking to have regular events to bring in local community.

Target

To grow numerically by 20%. John Vardy

Parkgate ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING (AGM) 2023

We took the responsibility to lead the work at Parkgate almost 5 months ago, around the middle of May 2023.

In June we started running the Coffee Morning - Clothes Bank weekly on Tuesday mornings and later added the Pet Food Bank to it.

On August 26th we had our Family Fun Day, packed with free activities and free food for the community. We had the chance to share the gospel on an open mic that day. We've had one family joining us in our activities and services from this event.

We have been seeing quite a good amount of people committing their lifes to Jesus recently. Only in September we've seen 5 people committing their lives to Jesus. In october 2 of them got Baptized and 4 people decided to become members of the Church.

We've recently started using the Coffe Morning venue for doing a Bible study with the new christians.

Currently, we've been having around 20-25 people on our Sunday Services and Wednesday Oasis Cafe Church, about 5 of them, new people from the area.

Structure wise, we've made a little Coffee area at the back of the church to make it cozier. We've ordered a Dehumidifier trying to sort a serious problem that affected the church last winter, which was the dampness of the room that caused the eletric goods to be humid and caused literally the explosion of our sound system at the time. It's been working well so far. We've also fitted a new sign in the front of the church.

Gustavo Navarro

PASTORAL CARE MINISTRY REPORT. CURRENT STATUS.

  1. The Pastoral Care Ministry for Liberty Church – Rotherham Central was reenergized in quarter 3 with the appointment of Femi Abidoye as the Assistant Pastor (Pastoral Care). This is aimed at ensuring the Pastoral Care Team is coordinated in a manner that ensures all church members are catered for. 2. Currently, the Pastoral Care Team are working towards developing a sustainable strategic action plan that caters to the Pastoral Care needs of the diversities within the Church.

  2. Consultations are currently ongoing towards updating the church membership database, as well as streamlining the reporting processes for pastoral care needs of members.

WHAT NEXT?

Once the ongoing consultations are completed, the PC Team is expecting to: 1. Provide the Church members with channels for requesting Pastoral Care. The team is considering dedicated email for Pastoral Care & phone number through which members can reach out to the PC Team for Pastoral Care needs. 2. Ensure all church members receive attention as soon as is possible when needed.

  1. Ensure all church members are actively involved in one form of Connect Group or another.

  2. Ensure ease of integration of new attendees and members to the church family through continuous engagement with them and possible check up on them.

Femi Abidoye

Worship AGM report

Highlights:

Development:

Leadership Development

Highlights:

Developments:

Kingsley Paul

Prayer Report. Annual General meeting Year ending 2022. Activities and achievements for 2022

As a Church we have always recognised the significance of Prayer, in the realm of prayer we find our biggest blessing but therein also lies the church’s biggest battle.

Time and time again we have proven the power of prayer, and as a House we continue to teach and emphasise its importance.

The famous Commentary Matthew Henry said, “when God intends to move in power in a situation, he first sets his Church to pray.”

As we have heard many times “Most revivals are birthed in Prayer” and as we sense and believe that the waves of Revival are breaking on our shores the need for prayer deepens.

Throughout 2022 we continued to run our Friday night gatherings both localised in each congregation and gathered at the end of each month for our Ignite all location prayer gatherings

In 2023 we began a Month of Prayer and Fasting to launch the New Year. Accompanied by special prayer meetings and daily online devotions, the Church engaged very effectively with the Vision to Fast and pray.

Alongside our united and cooperate gatherings we continue to inspire and promote deeper levels of prayer for every individual member of the Church We hope that as we move forward, God will again burden the church with its need of prayer, and we will see the fruit of that investment, increase month upon month.

Adrian Dexter

Pastors Report. Annual General meeting Year ending 2022. Activities and achievements for 2022

Introduction

Coming out of the Impact of the Global Pandemic, Liberty Church has continued to be stable financially and also growing numerically and also growing is influence within the wider community as it outworks the key directives of its Charity..

Community

Liberty Church is now perceived as an integral and vital part of the structure for Community provision within the borough of Rotherham.

Local voluntary and community agencies along with the Statutory bodies are seeking to actively partner with the Church to provide services for our community.

A strong commitment to the ongoing development of serving and supporting some of the most vulnerable in our community continues and grows.

Church

The Church continues to grow strongly both numerically and also in its rich diversity of international members.

Our Sunday and Mid-week programmes are well supported and are thriving.

Church planting

Liberty Church’s vision and ministry is now established in four different community buildings within the borough of Rotherham: Thurcroft, Parkgate, Swinton, and Rotherham.

Sadly our 18-month partnership with Bentley Pentecostal Church came to an end and the team that was sent were returned to Liberty Rotherham We also welcomed into leadership Gustavo and Maressa to lead the work of Liberty Parkgate alongside the existing team.

In this last season we had said goodbye to Tom and Iona who have been involved in leading the Swinton church – moving to Manchester to take on ministry responsibility in Elmwood Church in Salford

The work of Liberty Thurcroft continues to grow and flourish. All out locations continue to grow both spiritually and numerically and have greater levels of connection and influence within their communities.

Development Think Tank

In 2022 we have seen the ongoing work of our development think tank. Who have established a pattern of regular training opportunities for all our leaders and emerging leaders top develop their skills and ability to carry the work entrusted into their hands.

2022 saw the long-awaited wedding of our previous associate Pastor Emmanuel Dexter to Ana, in Malaga, where they now reside.

May 2022 Adrian and Diane attended the Royal Garden party at Buckingham Palace as an acknowledgement of their role in serving the community of Rotherham.

Adrian took a 2-month sabbatical in July and August 2022

We are thankful for the Grace of God and the ongoing support and investment of the Church members into the work of the Church.

Adrian Dexter

Liberty Church

Unaudited Financial Statements

for the Year Ended 31 December 2022

LIBERTY CHURCH Charity No. 1069692 Contents of the Financial Statements for the year ended 31 December 2022

Page
General Information 1
Trustees report 2
Examiners Report 3
Statement of Financial Activities 4
Balance Sheet 5
General Fund 6
Other Funds 7
Tangible Fixed Asset Schedule 8

LIBERTY CHURCH Charity No. 1069692 General Information for the year ended 31 December 2022

Principal Address Liberty Church
Station Road
Masbrough
Rotherham
South Yorkshire
S60 1JH
Correspondence Address c/o Mrs S Wood (Secretary)
5 Louden Road
Scholes
Rotherham
South Yorkshire
S61 2SU
Trustees who served during the year. Pastor Adrian Mark Dexter
Mr David Murray Roscamp
Mrs Margaret Hodgkinson
Accountants A Thousand Hills Limited
172 Sandford Road
East Ham
LONDON
E6 3PX

Liberty Church Rotherham also known as Rotherham Pentecostal Church is registered with the charity commission.

LIBERTY CHURCH Charity No. 1069692

Trustees Report

for the year ended 31 December 2022

Structure and Governance

Liberty Church is governed under the terms of its trust deed signed on 21 December 1997 and amended on 25th July 2003. Its trustees meet a minimum of eight times a year to manage the activities of the church. The day to day activities of the church are run by members of the church to whom the trustees have delegated the necessary authorty.

Charitable Objectives

●Liberty Church is a Christian based charity with a commission to engage in social action to alleviate poverty, social and economic difficulties.

●Liberty Church engages in activities that seek to build community cohesion, and social integration

●Liberty Church engages in activities that promote the advancement, knowledge and experience of the Christian Faith.

Risk, Reserves and Financial review

The trustees have given due consideration of the major risks to which the Church is exposed, and are satisfied that it has systems, policies and procedures in place to mitigate exposure to major risks Liberty Church has an aim of holding free reserves to cover a minimum of 3 months operating costs (currently equivalent to £44,500). As at 31 December 2022 the charities free reserves were £ 48,817 calculated as follows: Total Reserves £ 303,713 less Restricted Funds £ 27,550 less Fixed Asset Reserves £ 227,346 leaves Free Reserves of £ 48,817 This leaves the church in a strong financial position to bulid on its acheivements in 2023 and seek opportunities to respond with the love of Christ to promote knowledge and experience of the Christian Faith, build community cohesion and work to alleviate poverty in its various forms. The Charity's financial transactions during the year and the financial situation at the end of the year are set out in the following accounts. The trustees consider the financial position to be satisfactory, and are looking to keep free reserves close to the target level. The Trustees have given consideration to the effects of the cost of living crisis on its ability to raise funds and the increased demand for its activities and the Covid -19 pandemic which affected its activities for the early part of 2022. Adequate steps have been taken to manage expenditure and monitor cashflow. Trustees are confident that the charity will have sufficient resources to continue to operate for a period of time exceeding 12 months from the date these reports were approved.

Pastors Report. Annual General meeting

Year ending 31 December 2022. Activities and achievements for 2022

Introduction

Coming out of the Impact of the Global Pandemic, Liberty Church has continued to be stable financially and also growing numerically and also growing is influence within the wider community as it outworks the key directives of its Charity.

Community

Liberty Church is now perceived as an integral and vital part of the structure for Community provision within the borough of Rotherham. Local voluntary and community agencies along with the Statutory bodies are seeking to actively partner with the Church to provide services for our community. A strong commitment to the ongoing development of serving and supporting some of the most vulnerable in our community continues and grows.

Church

The Church continues to grow strongly both numerically and also in its rich diversity of international members.

Our Sunday and Mid-week programmes are well supported and are thriving

Church planting Liberty Church’s vision and ministry is now established in four different community buildings within the borough of Rotherham: Thurcroft, Parkgate, Swinton, and Rotherham. Sadly our 18-month partnership with Bentley Pentecostal Church came to an end and the team that was sent were returned to Liberty Rotherham We also welcomed into leadership Gustavo and Maressa to lead the work of Liberty Parkgate alongside the existing team.

In this last season we had said goodbye to Tom and Iona who have been involved in leading the Swinton church – moving to Manchester to take on ministry responsibility in Elmwood Church in Salford The work of Liberty Thurcroft continues to grow and flourish.

All out locations continue to grow both spiritually and numerically and have greater levels of connection and influence within their communities.

Development Think Tank

In 2022 we have seen the ongoing work of our development think tank. Who have established a pattern of regular training opportunities for all our leaders and emerging leaders top develop their skills and ability to carry the work entrusted into their hands. 2022 saw the long-awaited wedding of our previous associate Pastor Emmanuel Dexter to Ana, in Malaga, where they now reside. In May 2022 Adrian and Diane attended the Royal Garden party at Buckingham Palace as an acknowledgement of their role in serving the community of Rotherham. Adrian took a 2-month sabbatical in July and August 2022

We are thankful for the Grace of God and the ongoing support and investment of the Church members into the work of the Church.

Signed on behalf of the charity's trustees

A Dexter Pastor Adrian Dexter

10th October 2023

Dated

LIBERTY CHURCH

Charity No. 1069692

Independent Examiners Report to the Trustees.

for the year ended 31 December 2022

To the Trustees.

I report on the Financial Statements of the Church for the year ended 31[st] December 2022 which are set out in the following pages.

Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner

The trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The 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.

Having satisfied myself that the charity is not subject to audit under company law and is eligible for independent examination, it is my responsibility to: Examine the accounts under section 145 of the 2011 Act;

To follow the procedures laid down in the general directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act; and To 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 Commission. 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 explanation s from you the 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:

Which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the requirements:

To keep accounting records in accordance with section 386 of the companies Act 2006; and

To prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records, comply with the Charities Act 2011 and the SORP (FRS102) "Accounting and Reporting by Charities" issued in March 2015.

have not been met; or

To which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.

Brian Dexter

Chartered Management Accountant 172 Sandford Road East Ham London E6 3PX Dated..........10/10/2023 .

LIBERTY CHURCH

Charity No. 1069692

Statement of Financial Activities for the year ended 31 December 2022

Income and Endowments From
Donations and Legacies
Charitable Activities
Other Trading Activities
Investments
Disposal of Fixed Assets
Total Incoming Resources
Expenditure on:
Raising Funds
Charitable Activities
Church Activities
Other Costs
Total Resources Expended
Net Expenditure for the Year
Transfer Between Funds*1
net movement in funds
Fund Balances 31 December 2021
Fund Balances 31 December 2022		 Unrestricted
Restricted
2022
Funds
£
Funds
£
Total
£
152,705
3,335
156,040
18,297
388
18,685
14,655
-
14,655
141
5
146
-
-
185,799
3,728
189,526
971
-
971
181,789
20,434
202,223
3,215
-
3,215
185,975
20,434
206,409
(176)
(16,706)
(16,883)
(15,271)
15,271
(15,447)
(1,436)
(16,883)
289,649
30,947
320,596
274,202
29,511
303,713		 2021
Total
£
160,490
18,070
13,923
7
-
192,490
1,125
184,068
1,432
186,625
5,864
-
5,864
314,732
320,596

*1 Transfer of Tithe to Mission fund

LIBERTY CHURCH Charity No. 1069692 Balance Sheet as at 31st December 2022

Balance Sheet
Fixed Assets
Tangible Fixed Assets
Current Assets
Cash at bank and in hand
Current Account
Deposit Account
Mission Account
Building Fund
Cash in hand
Debtors
Due within one yer
Total Current Assets
Net Current Assets
Net Assets
Funds
General Funds
Restricted Funds
Creditors: Amounts due within one year
Creditors due after more than one year		 Unrestricted
Restricted
2022
Funds
£
Funds
£
Total
£
227,346
-
227,346
-
-
40,597
21,785
62,383
-
5,537
5,537
-
278
278
1,042
799
1,840
41,639
28,399
70,038
6,909
1,112
8,021
48,549
29,511
78,060
1,693
-
1,693
46,856
29,511
76,367
-
-
-
274,202
29,511
303,713
274,202
274,202
29,511
29,511
274,202
29,511
303,713		 2021
Total
£
231,030
-
80,877
7,622
278
1,551
90,328
-
90,328
762
(0)
89,566
-
320,596
289,649
30,947
320,596

These accounts were approved by the trustees on 10th October 2023

and signed on their behalf by

10th October 2023 Title Pastor Adrian Dexter date

LIBERTY CHURCH

Charity No. 1069692

for the year ended 31 December 2022

General Fund- Detailed transactions

General Fund- Detailed transactions
Gift Aided Offerings
Gift Aid Recoverable
Offerings		 2022
2021
81,462
70,049
54,635
64,444
16,608
22,526
152,705
157,019
1,942
611
3,785
855
3,843
-
611
730
-
-
-
-
103
-
334
456
-
136
-
-
941
-
5,000
-
1,738
-
-
-
18,297
2,790
14,655
13,620
-
-
-
-
14,655
13,620
141
7
-
-
185,799
£
173,429
£
Silver Linings/Oasis
Resources
Hospitality
Licences
ministry
Minibus
Council Tax
PAIS
Postage
Printing and Stationery
Missions
Employers NIC costs
Mens Conference
Lighthouse for Women
Safeguarding
INCOME
Transfer to Missions Fund
Gifts/Flowers
AOG Costs
Swinton
Direct Wages - Ministers
Wages- Other staff
Pensions
Interns
Memberships
Electric
Gas
conference costs
Youth Project Basement
Youth/Childrens work
Minister Travel
Cleaning
Advertising & Marketing
Baby Basics
Christmas events
Welcome Centre costs
Staff Training
Audit & Accountancy
Insurances
outreach
Personal Purchase
Telephone and broadband
Travel/Car Parking
Water Rates
Mobile Phones
Provisions
Repairs and Renewals
Legal and Professional
Depreciation Expense		 2022
2021
15,271
£
15,662
£
-
£
-
£
36,584
£
26,800
£
44,834
£
38,978
£
4,655
£
3,542
£
1,987
£
1,515
£
6,400
£
878
£
2,919
£
1,375
£
1,263
£
100
£
2,272
£
2,839
£
849
£
1,152
£
3,031
£
1,859
£
971
£
1,125
£
556
£
423
£
-
£
50
£
-
£
262
£
-
£
115
£
1,239
£
1,313
£
1,877
£
382
£
1,976
£
1,039
£
7,678
£
2,081
£
12,789
£
2,767
£
836
£
526
£
1,953
£
1,470
£
805
£
817
£
3,991
£
2,846
£
3,657
£
3,447
£
110
£
471
£
1,876
£
-
£
-
£
-
£
95
£
13
-£
66
£
24
£
3,109
£
1,975
£
£ 1,182 £ 3,401
11,499
£
14,467
£
-
£
63
£
4,847
£
16,594
£
-
£
859
£
550
£
773
£
1,519
£
670
£
4,540
£
3,707
£
40
£
300
£
-
£
17
£
£ 1,589 £ -
2,671
£
2,443
£
100
£
-
£
5,844
£
-
£
3,215
£
1,432
£
EXPENDITURE
Total Offerings
Vending income
Welcome Centre- Conference hire
Welcome Centre Room Hire
Income from Youth/Childrens work activities
Income - Silver Liners
Provisions Income
Income from Ladies Conference
Gifts and flowers Income
Parkgate income
Shescape
Vision Week donations
Kickstarter
HSF Voluntary Action
HMRC Employer allowance
Charitable Activities
Church House Rental Income
Charity Shop
Car park
TradingIncome
Income from Disposals
Interest Income
201,245
£
160,545
£

LIBERTY CHURCH

LIBERTY CHURCH
Tithes-Transfer from General Fund
Misc Mission account gifts
Charity Shop
Car Parking Income
Offerings re Covid Response
Offerings re Intern
Offerings re Bentley pastor
Kickstarter
Ukraine
Grant re Covid safety (RMBC)
Grant re Foodbank- Samaritans Purse
Donations Re foodbank		 2022
2021
15,271
£
15,662
£
Mission 24
220
£
2,271
£
WoW
-
£
257
£
Love Life Church UK
5
£
46
£
R Jumbe Support
PAIS Project
Ukraine gift from tithe
Youth trip to Romainia
Romania
Macedonia
Interns
Wycliffe
Reggie Van Dinter
15,496
£
18,236
£
2022
2021
-
£
-
£
Kickstarter salary costs
-
£
-
£
Intern
-
£
1,200
£
Bentley pastor salary
-
£
6,206
£
Foodrun Staff
3,114
£
-
£
Covid safety
388
£
673
£
Foodbank
-
£
-
£
Ukraine
-
£
8,402
£
3,502
£
16,481
£
Other Restricted Fund- detailed transactions
Charity No. 1069692
for the year ended 31 December 2022
Mission Fund- detailed transactions
INCOME
Mission account sundry
expenditure
INCOME		 2022
2021
-
£
2,500
£
-
£
200
£
-
£
1,500
£
1,200
£
2,918
£
200
£
480
£
45
£
-
£
1,276
£
-
£
2,598
£
1,968
£
2,500
£
2,000
£
4,686
£
5,561
£
1,000
£
1,200
£
300
£
-
£
10
£
EXPENDITURE
13,805
£
18,337
£
2022
2021
-
£
6,205
£
-
£
-
£
-
£
1,200
£
-
£
-
£
423
£
673
£
3,092
£
14,127
£
3,114
£
-
£
~~-~~
~~£~~
EXPENDITURE
6,629
£
22,205
£

LIBERTY CHURCH

Charity No. 1069692 for the year ended 31 December 2022 Notes to the accounts continued

FIXED ASSETS

COST
At 1 January 2022
Additions
Disposals
At 31 December 2022
DEPRECIATION
At 1 January 2022
Charge for year
On Disposals
At 31 December 2022
NET BOOK VALUE
At 31 December 2022
At 31 December 2021
CREDITORS*
HMRC (Paye)
NEST re pensions
Thurcroft		 Freehold
Property
Buildings
£
£
70,000
135,000		 Vehicles
£
11,366
-
-
11,366
4,160
1,802
-
5,962
5,405
7,206
2021
-
762
-
762		 Fixtures
and Fittings
Totals
£
£
93,060
309,426
-
-
-
70,000
135,000		 93,060
309,426
-
-		 74,236
78,396
1,882
3,684
-
-
-		 76,118
82,080
70,000
135,000		 16,942
227,346
70,000
135,000		 18,824
231,030
2022
991
£
702
£
-
£
1,693
£

EMPLOYEES

During the year the charity the number of employees was 4 (2021: 4) During the year the charity also employed 4 paid interns No employee was paid more than £25,000.

Total cost of Employment
Wages and Salaries
Employers NIC
Employers Pension		 2022
87,818
£
4,655
£
1,987
£
94,459
£		 2021
74,262
£
3,662
£
1,515
£
79,440
£

Restricted Fund Movements

Mission Fund
Swinton Fund
Boiler Fund
Kickstarter
Ukraine Appeal
Covid Response Funds
Bentley Pastor
Prior Year
Mission Fund
Swinton Fund
Boiler Fund
Intern Fund
Covid Response Funds		 01/01/2022
Income
Expenditure
Transfers
31/12/2022
20,703
£
225
£
13,805
£
15,271
£
22,394
£
5,433
£
-
£
-
£
5,433
£
1,000
£
-
£
-
£
1,000
£
1
£
-
£
1
£
-
£
-
£
3,114
£
3,114
£
-
£
3,811
£
388
£
3,514
£
685
£
-
£
-
£
-
£
-
£
30,947
£
3,728
£
20,434
£
15,271
£
29,511
£
01/01/2021
Income
Expenditure
31/12/2021
20,804
£
2,574
£
18,337
£
15,662
£
20,703
£
5,433
£
-
£
-
£
5,433
£
1,000
£
-
£
-
£
1,000
£
-
£
6,206
£
6,205
£
1
£
9,536
£
9,075
£
14,800
£
3,811
£
-
£
1,200
£
1,200
£
-
£
36,773
£
19,054
£
40,542
£
15,662
£
30,947
£

Liberty Church

Unaudited Financial Statements

for the Year Ended 31 December 2022

LIBERTY CHURCH Charity No. 1069692 Contents of the Financial Statements for the year ended 31 December 2022

Page
General Information 1
Trustees report 2
Examiners Report 3
Statement of Financial Activities 4
Balance Sheet 5
General Fund 6
Other Funds 7
Tangible Fixed Asset Schedule 8

LIBERTY CHURCH Charity No. 1069692 General Information for the year ended 31 December 2022

Principal Address Liberty Church
Station Road
Masbrough
Rotherham
South Yorkshire
S60 1JH
Correspondence Address c/o Mrs S Wood (Secretary)
5 Louden Road
Scholes
Rotherham
South Yorkshire
S61 2SU
Trustees who served during the year. Pastor Adrian Mark Dexter
Mr David Murray Roscamp
Mrs Margaret Hodgkinson
Accountants A Thousand Hills Limited
172 Sandford Road
East Ham
LONDON
E6 3PX

Liberty Church Rotherham also known as Rotherham Pentecostal Church is registered with the charity commission.

LIBERTY CHURCH Charity No. 1069692

Trustees Report

for the year ended 31 December 2022

Structure and Governance

Liberty Church is governed under the terms of its trust deed signed on 21 December 1997 and amended on 25th July 2003. Its trustees meet a minimum of eight times a year to manage the activities of the church. The day to day activities of the church are run by members of the church to whom the trustees have delegated the necessary authorty.

Charitable Objectives

●Liberty Church is a Christian based charity with a commission to engage in social action to alleviate poverty, social and economic difficulties.

●Liberty Church engages in activities that seek to build community cohesion, and social integration

●Liberty Church engages in activities that promote the advancement, knowledge and experience of the Christian Faith.

Risk, Reserves and Financial review

The trustees have given due consideration of the major risks to which the Church is exposed, and are satisfied that it has systems, policies and procedures in place to mitigate exposure to major risks Liberty Church has an aim of holding free reserves to cover a minimum of 3 months operating costs (currently equivalent to £44,500). As at 31 December 2022 the charities free reserves were £ 48,817 calculated as follows: Total Reserves £ 303,713 less Restricted Funds £ 27,550 less Fixed Asset Reserves £ 227,346 leaves Free Reserves of £ 48,817 This leaves the church in a strong financial position to bulid on its acheivements in 2023 and seek opportunities to respond with the love of Christ to promote knowledge and experience of the Christian Faith, build community cohesion and work to alleviate poverty in its various forms. The Charity's financial transactions during the year and the financial situation at the end of the year are set out in the following accounts. The trustees consider the financial position to be satisfactory, and are looking to keep free reserves close to the target level. The Trustees have given consideration to the effects of the cost of living crisis on its ability to raise funds and the increased demand for its activities and the Covid -19 pandemic which affected its activities for the early part of 2022. Adequate steps have been taken to manage expenditure and monitor cashflow. Trustees are confident that the charity will have sufficient resources to continue to operate for a period of time exceeding 12 months from the date these reports were approved.

Pastors Report. Annual General meeting

Year ending 31 December 2022. Activities and achievements for 2022

Introduction

Coming out of the Impact of the Global Pandemic, Liberty Church has continued to be stable financially and also growing numerically and also growing is influence within the wider community as it outworks the key directives of its Charity.

Community

Liberty Church is now perceived as an integral and vital part of the structure for Community provision within the borough of Rotherham. Local voluntary and community agencies along with the Statutory bodies are seeking to actively partner with the Church to provide services for our community. A strong commitment to the ongoing development of serving and supporting some of the most vulnerable in our community continues and grows.

Church

The Church continues to grow strongly both numerically and also in its rich diversity of international members.

Our Sunday and Mid-week programmes are well supported and are thriving

Church planting Liberty Church’s vision and ministry is now established in four different community buildings within the borough of Rotherham: Thurcroft, Parkgate, Swinton, and Rotherham. Sadly our 18-month partnership with Bentley Pentecostal Church came to an end and the team that was sent were returned to Liberty Rotherham We also welcomed into leadership Gustavo and Maressa to lead the work of Liberty Parkgate alongside the existing team.

In this last season we had said goodbye to Tom and Iona who have been involved in leading the Swinton church – moving to Manchester to take on ministry responsibility in Elmwood Church in Salford The work of Liberty Thurcroft continues to grow and flourish.

All out locations continue to grow both spiritually and numerically and have greater levels of connection and influence within their communities.

Development Think Tank

In 2022 we have seen the ongoing work of our development think tank. Who have established a pattern of regular training opportunities for all our leaders and emerging leaders top develop their skills and ability to carry the work entrusted into their hands. 2022 saw the long-awaited wedding of our previous associate Pastor Emmanuel Dexter to Ana, in Malaga, where they now reside. In May 2022 Adrian and Diane attended the Royal Garden party at Buckingham Palace as an acknowledgement of their role in serving the community of Rotherham. Adrian took a 2-month sabbatical in July and August 2022

We are thankful for the Grace of God and the ongoing support and investment of the Church members into the work of the Church.

Signed on behalf of the charity's trustees

A Dexter Pastor Adrian Dexter

10th October 2023

Dated

LIBERTY CHURCH

Charity No. 1069692

Independent Examiners Report to the Trustees.

for the year ended 31 December 2022

To the Trustees.

I report on the Financial Statements of the Church for the year ended 31[st] December 2022 which are set out in the following pages.

Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner

The trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The 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.

Having satisfied myself that the charity is not subject to audit under company law and is eligible for independent examination, it is my responsibility to: Examine the accounts under section 145 of the 2011 Act;

To follow the procedures laid down in the general directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act; and To 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 Commission. 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 explanation s from you the 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:

Which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the requirements:

To keep accounting records in accordance with section 386 of the companies Act 2006; and

To prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records, comply with the Charities Act 2011 and the SORP (FRS102) "Accounting and Reporting by Charities" issued in March 2015.

have not been met; or

To which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.

Brian Dexter

Chartered Management Accountant 172 Sandford Road East Ham London E6 3PX Dated..........10/10/2023 .

LIBERTY CHURCH

Charity No. 1069692

Statement of Financial Activities for the year ended 31 December 2022

Income and Endowments From
Donations and Legacies
Charitable Activities
Other Trading Activities
Investments
Disposal of Fixed Assets
Total Incoming Resources
Expenditure on:
Raising Funds
Charitable Activities
Church Activities
Other Costs
Total Resources Expended
Net Expenditure for the Year
Transfer Between Funds*1
net movement in funds
Fund Balances 31 December 2021
Fund Balances 31 December 2022		 Unrestricted
Restricted
2022
Funds
£
Funds
£
Total
£
152,705
3,335
156,040
18,297
388
18,685
14,655
-
14,655
141
5
146
-
-
185,799
3,728
189,526
971
-
971
181,789
20,434
202,223
3,215
-
3,215
185,975
20,434
206,409
(176)
(16,706)
(16,883)
(15,271)
15,271
(15,447)
(1,436)
(16,883)
289,649
30,947
320,596
274,202
29,511
303,713		 2021
Total
£
160,490
18,070
13,923
7
-
192,490
1,125
184,068
1,432
186,625
5,864
-
5,864
314,732
320,596

*1 Transfer of Tithe to Mission fund

LIBERTY CHURCH Charity No. 1069692 Balance Sheet as at 31st December 2022

Balance Sheet
Fixed Assets
Tangible Fixed Assets
Current Assets
Cash at bank and in hand
Current Account
Deposit Account
Mission Account
Building Fund
Cash in hand
Debtors
Due within one yer
Total Current Assets
Net Current Assets
Net Assets
Funds
General Funds
Restricted Funds
Creditors: Amounts due within one year
Creditors due after more than one year		 Unrestricted
Restricted
2022
Funds
£
Funds
£
Total
£
227,346
-
227,346
-
-
40,597
21,785
62,383
-
5,537
5,537
-
278
278
1,042
799
1,840
41,639
28,399
70,038
6,909
1,112
8,021
48,549
29,511
78,060
1,693
-
1,693
46,856
29,511
76,367
-
-
-
274,202
29,511
303,713
274,202
274,202
29,511
29,511
274,202
29,511
303,713		 2021
Total
£
231,030
-
80,877
7,622
278
1,551
90,328
-
90,328
762
(0)
89,566
-
320,596
289,649
30,947
320,596

These accounts were approved by the trustees on 10th October 2023

and signed on their behalf by

10th October 2023 Title Pastor Adrian Dexter date

LIBERTY CHURCH

Charity No. 1069692

for the year ended 31 December 2022

General Fund- Detailed transactions

General Fund- Detailed transactions
Gift Aided Offerings
Gift Aid Recoverable
Offerings		 2022
2021
81,462
70,049
54,635
64,444
16,608
22,526
152,705
157,019
1,942
611
3,785
855
3,843
-
611
730
-
-
-
-
103
-
334
456
-
136
-
-
941
-
5,000
-
1,738
-
-
-
18,297
2,790
14,655
13,620
-
-
-
-
14,655
13,620
141
7
-
-
185,799
£
173,429
£
Silver Linings/Oasis
Resources
Hospitality
Licences
ministry
Minibus
Council Tax
PAIS
Postage
Printing and Stationery
Missions
Employers NIC costs
Mens Conference
Lighthouse for Women
Safeguarding
INCOME
Transfer to Missions Fund
Gifts/Flowers
AOG Costs
Swinton
Direct Wages - Ministers
Wages- Other staff
Pensions
Interns
Memberships
Electric
Gas
conference costs
Youth Project Basement
Youth/Childrens work
Minister Travel
Cleaning
Advertising & Marketing
Baby Basics
Christmas events
Welcome Centre costs
Staff Training
Audit & Accountancy
Insurances
outreach
Personal Purchase
Telephone and broadband
Travel/Car Parking
Water Rates
Mobile Phones
Provisions
Repairs and Renewals
Legal and Professional
Depreciation Expense		 2022
2021
15,271
£
15,662
£
-
£
-
£
36,584
£
26,800
£
44,834
£
38,978
£
4,655
£
3,542
£
1,987
£
1,515
£
6,400
£
878
£
2,919
£
1,375
£
1,263
£
100
£
2,272
£
2,839
£
849
£
1,152
£
3,031
£
1,859
£
971
£
1,125
£
556
£
423
£
-
£
50
£
-
£
262
£
-
£
115
£
1,239
£
1,313
£
1,877
£
382
£
1,976
£
1,039
£
7,678
£
2,081
£
12,789
£
2,767
£
836
£
526
£
1,953
£
1,470
£
805
£
817
£
3,991
£
2,846
£
3,657
£
3,447
£
110
£
471
£
1,876
£
-
£
-
£
-
£
95
£
13
-£
66
£
24
£
3,109
£
1,975
£
£ 1,182 £ 3,401
11,499
£
14,467
£
-
£
63
£
4,847
£
16,594
£
-
£
859
£
550
£
773
£
1,519
£
670
£
4,540
£
3,707
£
40
£
300
£
-
£
17
£
£ 1,589 £ -
2,671
£
2,443
£
100
£
-
£
5,844
£
-
£
3,215
£
1,432
£
EXPENDITURE
Total Offerings
Vending income
Welcome Centre- Conference hire
Welcome Centre Room Hire
Income from Youth/Childrens work activities
Income - Silver Liners
Provisions Income
Income from Ladies Conference
Gifts and flowers Income
Parkgate income
Shescape
Vision Week donations
Kickstarter
HSF Voluntary Action
HMRC Employer allowance
Charitable Activities
Church House Rental Income
Charity Shop
Car park
TradingIncome
Income from Disposals
Interest Income
201,245
£
160,545
£

LIBERTY CHURCH

LIBERTY CHURCH
Tithes-Transfer from General Fund
Misc Mission account gifts
Charity Shop
Car Parking Income
Offerings re Covid Response
Offerings re Intern
Offerings re Bentley pastor
Kickstarter
Ukraine
Grant re Covid safety (RMBC)
Grant re Foodbank- Samaritans Purse
Donations Re foodbank		 2022
2021
15,271
£
15,662
£
Mission 24
220
£
2,271
£
WoW
-
£
257
£
Love Life Church UK
5
£
46
£
R Jumbe Support
PAIS Project
Ukraine gift from tithe
Youth trip to Romainia
Romania
Macedonia
Interns
Wycliffe
Reggie Van Dinter
15,496
£
18,236
£
2022
2021
-
£
-
£
Kickstarter salary costs
-
£
-
£
Intern
-
£
1,200
£
Bentley pastor salary
-
£
6,206
£
Foodrun Staff
3,114
£
-
£
Covid safety
388
£
673
£
Foodbank
-
£
-
£
Ukraine
-
£
8,402
£
3,502
£
16,481
£
Other Restricted Fund- detailed transactions
Charity No. 1069692
for the year ended 31 December 2022
Mission Fund- detailed transactions
INCOME
Mission account sundry
expenditure
INCOME		 2022
2021
-
£
2,500
£
-
£
200
£
-
£
1,500
£
1,200
£
2,918
£
200
£
480
£
45
£
-
£
1,276
£
-
£
2,598
£
1,968
£
2,500
£
2,000
£
4,686
£
5,561
£
1,000
£
1,200
£
300
£
-
£
10
£
EXPENDITURE
13,805
£
18,337
£
2022
2021
-
£
6,205
£
-
£
-
£
-
£
1,200
£
-
£
-
£
423
£
673
£
3,092
£
14,127
£
3,114
£
-
£
~~-~~
~~£~~
EXPENDITURE
6,629
£
22,205
£

LIBERTY CHURCH

Charity No. 1069692 for the year ended 31 December 2022 Notes to the accounts continued

FIXED ASSETS

COST
At 1 January 2022
Additions
Disposals
At 31 December 2022
DEPRECIATION
At 1 January 2022
Charge for year
On Disposals
At 31 December 2022
NET BOOK VALUE
At 31 December 2022
At 31 December 2021
CREDITORS*
HMRC (Paye)
NEST re pensions
Thurcroft		 Freehold
Property
Buildings
£
£
70,000
135,000		 Vehicles
£
11,366
-
-
11,366
4,160
1,802
-
5,962
5,405
7,206
2021
-
762
-
762		 Fixtures
and Fittings
Totals
£
£
93,060
309,426
-
-
-
70,000
135,000		 93,060
309,426
-
-		 74,236
78,396
1,882
3,684
-
-
-		 76,118
82,080
70,000
135,000		 16,942
227,346
70,000
135,000		 18,824
231,030
2022
991
£
702
£
-
£
1,693
£

EMPLOYEES

During the year the charity the number of employees was 4 (2021: 4) During the year the charity also employed 4 paid interns No employee was paid more than £25,000.

Total cost of Employment
Wages and Salaries
Employers NIC
Employers Pension		 2022
87,818
£
4,655
£
1,987
£
94,459
£		 2021
74,262
£
3,662
£
1,515
£
79,440
£

Restricted Fund Movements

Mission Fund
Swinton Fund
Boiler Fund
Kickstarter
Ukraine Appeal
Covid Response Funds
Bentley Pastor
Prior Year
Mission Fund
Swinton Fund
Boiler Fund
Intern Fund
Covid Response Funds		 01/01/2022
Income
Expenditure
Transfers
31/12/2022
20,703
£
225
£
13,805
£
15,271
£
22,394
£
5,433
£
-
£
-
£
5,433
£
1,000
£
-
£
-
£
1,000
£
1
£
-
£
1
£
-
£
-
£
3,114
£
3,114
£
-
£
3,811
£
388
£
3,514
£
685
£
-
£
-
£
-
£
-
£
30,947
£
3,728
£
20,434
£
15,271
£
29,511
£
01/01/2021
Income
Expenditure
31/12/2021
20,804
£
2,574
£
18,337
£
15,662
£
20,703
£
5,433
£
-
£
-
£
5,433
£
1,000
£
-
£
-
£
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