## **ANNUAL REPORTS AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST AUGUST 2023**
# **SALT AND LIGHT MINISTRIES**
**(A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE) COMPANY REGISTRATION No: 03603373 CHARITY REGISTRATION No: 1071600**
Castle View Accounting Ltd New Barn Mudberry Lane Bosham Chichester West Sussex PO18 8TS
## **SALT AND LIGHT MINISTRIES**
**(A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE)**
||**CONTENTS**|
|---|---|
|Page 3|Legal & Administrative Information|
|Pages 4 to 6|Report of the Directors'|
|Page 7|Statement of Financial Activities|
|Page 8|Balance Sheet|
|Pages 9 to 19|Notes to the Financial Statements|
|Page 20|Independent Examiner's Report|
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## **SALT AND LIGHT MINISTRIES**
## **(A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE)**
## **LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION**
## **CHARITY NUMBER**
**CHARITY NUMBER** 1071600 **COMPANY REGISTRATION NUMBER** 03603373 **DATE OF INCORPORATION** 24th July 1998 **START OF FINANCIAL YEAR** 1st September 2022 **END OF FINANCIAL YEAR** 31st August 2023 **DIRECTORS AT 31ST AUGUST 2023** S.P Thomas A. Moyo S.H Neal
## **GOVERNING DOCUMENT**
Memorandum and Articles of Association Incorporated 24th July 1998.
## **OBJECTS**
To advance the Christian Faith in accordance with the statement of beliefs appearing in the schedule hereto in such parts of the World as the Directors of the Charity may from time to time think fit.
**REGISTERED ADDRESS** 33 Lower Hall Lane Walsall West Midlands WS1 1RR **PRIMARY BANKERS** Barclays Bank Plc 20-22 Park Street Walsall West Midlands WS1 1NG **INDEPENDENT EXAMINERS** Castle View Accounting Ltd New Barn Mudberry Lane Bosham Chichester West Sussex PO18 8TS
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## **SALT AND LIGHT MINISTRIES**
## **(A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE)**
## **REPORT OF THE DIRECTORS'**
## **FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST AUGUST 2023**
## **Principal Activity**
The principal activity of the company is the advancement of the Christian faith through the provision of training and support for Christian Ministries in a group of churches in the United Kingdom and internationally.
## **Charitable Status**
The company has charitable status and is registered with the Charity Commission under registration number 1071600, and a company registered in England and Wales under registration number 3603373.
## **Governing Instrument**
The company’s activities are regulated by the Memorandum and Articles of Association. The objects of the company are:
- i) To advance the Christian faith
- ii) To relieve those who are in conditions of need, hardship or who are aged or sick
- iii) To advance education in accordance with Christian principles
- iv) To promote other charitable objects as decided by the directors from time to time
## **Directors:**
- A Moyo
- S H Neal
- S P Thomas
The above named have served during the year. The Directors of the company are also the trustees of the charitable activities. The Directors are kept informed of the activities and performance of the charitable company and provided with regular management information. The composition of the Board is kept under review and additional appointments will be made should the need arise. All Directors are made aware of their responsibilities.
## **Persons of Significant Control**
In line with recent changes to legislation we have created a register of persons of significant control and submitted their details as part of our Companies House return. These persons (who hold the right to appoint or remove the majority of the board of directors of the company) are therefore identical to our Members.
## **Members**
The Members of the charity are the leaders of the Spheres on whose behalf the national framework is run. They are:
- S Thomas
- S Jones
- D Richards
- A Moyo
## **Administrative details**
Key Staff: Oliver Russell and Andy O’Connell
Registered Office: 33 Lower Hall Lane, Walsall, England, WS1 1RR
Independent Examiners: Castle View Accounting Ltd, New Barn, Mudberry Lane, Bosham Chichester, PO18 8TS
Bankers: Barclays Bank PLC & Virgin Money
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## **SALT AND LIGHT MINISTRIES**
## **(A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE)**
## **REPORT OF THE DIRECTORS' (Continued) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST AUGUST 2023**
## **Review of Activities**
Within the UK we have continued with our strategy of releasing churches to invest more in their local Spheres, and have supported this work through a further round of a Training Grant processes to invest £27,000 in Sphere-sponsored training over this period.
We continue to maintain two residential properties in Oxford which substantially help to finance our grant making. These are maintained to a good standard with fair commercial rents set to a local Oxford charity to support the homeless or those who would otherwise struggle to find accommodation.
We also continue to handle a small number of regular donors to overseas development projects we initiated but which have been subsequently transferred to UK charities who carry on that work (Henley Baptist Church, Basingstoke Community Churches).
We held our first post-pandemic in person conference in Northampton in May 2023 and following that success are working towards other gatherings in Europe and Dubai in the coming year.
## **Financial Review**
During the year the charity has received donations and other income amounting to £98,439 and has incurred expenditure of £119,143. The charity is largely dependent on voluntary support from many individuals and the family of churches, and this is gratefully acknowledged by the Directors.
## **Reserves**
The Directors seek to hold adequate reserves to meet three months operating costs including emergency property costs . At year end we had cash at hand of £15,112 towards a 23/24 expenditure budget of £95,544.
## **Risk Management**
The Directors have reviewed the major risks to which the charity is exposed and have taken steps to mitigate the potential impact of these.
## **Leadership Transition**
In May 2023 we announced that Joemon and Sunita Joseph will be taking over the leadership of the International Team after a transitionary period. This was the culmination of an extensive consultation period and was warmly received across the international family. It will, however, require work in terms of reshaping finances and processes to ensure the work of the charity continues on a firm footing.
## **Public Benefit**
The Directors have considered the guidance provided by the Charity Commission regarding public benefit and the work of the charity (in particular the specific guidance on charities for the advancement of religion).
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## **SALT AND LIGHT MINISTRIES**
## **(A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE)**
## **STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST AUGUST 2023**
## **(Incorporating Income and Expenditure Account)**
|**Notes**
**INCOMING RESOURCES**
**Incoming Resources from Generated Funds**
Donations, Grants & Legacies
**3a**
Investment Income
**3b**
Charitable Activities
**3c**
Activities for Generating Funds
**3d**
Other Incoming Resources
**3e**
**TOTAL INCOMING RESOURCES**
**RESOURCES EXPENDED**
**Cost of Generating Funds**
Charitable Activities
**4a**
Governance Costs
**4b**
**TOTAL RESOURCES EXPENDED**
**NET INCOMING/ (OUTGOING) RESOURCES**
Balance Brought Forward
Revaluation of Investment Properties
**9**
Transfer Between Funds
**5**
**TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD**|Unrestricted
Designated
Restricted
**TOTAL**
**TOTAL**
Funds
Funds
Funds
**2022/23**
**2021/22**
£
£
£
£
£
2,647
6,614
2,913
12,174
24,047
6
-
-
6
5
300
37,345
-
37,645
4,660
48,600
-
-
48,600
48,000
13
-
-
13
3
**51,567**
**43,959**
**2,913**
**98,439**
**76,716**
25,231
74,073
17,653
116,957
42,567
2,186
-
-
2,186
1,881
**27,417**
**74,073**
**17,653**
**119,143**
**44,449**
**24,150**
**(30,114)**
**(14,740)**
**(20,704)**
**32,267**
716,089
29,310
17,355
762,754
730,487
133,600
-
-
133,600
-
(804)
804
-
-
-
**873,035**
**-**
**2,615**
**875,650**
**762,754**|
|---|---|
Movements on all reserves and all recognised gains and losses are shown above. All of the organisation's operations are classed as continuing.
The notes on pages 9 to 19 form part of these financial statements.
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IA COMPANY UMITED BY GUARANTEEI
BALANCE SHEET
AS AT 31ST AUGUST 2023
Peytricted TOTAL
TOTAL
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FuThYs
Flx•dA•••t•
Tangit4eAssets
Social Inveslmenl
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10.0
10.C
852.61
10,CKXI
Totsl Flx•d AM•ts
862.600
729.C
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08bl(n & Propaynts
Cash at Bank in
11
1,077
34.135
12,497
2,615
1&112
Tot•l Currthtt A•wts
12,497
2,61S
18,112
35,812
12
2,059
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iQ435
2.615
13.050
33,754
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673,035
2.615
875.650
782,754
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673,035
2.115
875,850
762,754
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Gener* Fts
De¥lgnated Fund8
R95tncted Funds
873.035
873,035
716,089
29.310
17,35S
2,615
2.615
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2.615
875,650
782,754
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**(A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE)**
## **SALT AND LIGHT MINISTRIES**
## **NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST AUGUST 2023**
## **1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES**
## **Basis of Preparation & Assessment of Going Concern**
## **Basis of Preparation**
The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention with items recognised at cost or transaction value unless otherwise stated in the relevant note(s) to these accounts. The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the Statement of Recommended Practice: Accounting and Reporting by Charities (SORP 2015) (Second Edition, effective 1st January 2019), the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS102) and the Charities Act 2011.
The Charity meets the definition of a public benefit entity under FRS102. Assets and liabilities are initially recognised at historical cost unless otherwise stated in the relevant accounting policy notes.
## **Assessment of Going Concern**
Preparation of the accounts is on a going concern basis. The trustees consider that there are no material uncertainties about the Charity’s ability to continue as a going concern.
## **Incoming Resources**
## _**Recognition of Incoming Resources**_
These are included in the Statement of Financial Activities (SOFA) when:
▪ the charity becomes entitled to the resources;
▪ the Directors are virtually certain they will receive the resources; and
▪ the monetary value can be measured with sufficient reliability
## _**Incoming Resources with Related Expenditure**_
Where incoming resources have related expenditure (as with fundraising or contract income) the incoming resource and related expenditure are reported gross in the SOFA.
## _**Grants and Donations**_
Grants and Donations are only included in the SOFA when the charity has unconditional entitlement to the resources.
## _**Tax Reclaims on Donations and Gifts**_
Incoming resources from tax reclaims are included in the SOFA in the same financial period as the gift to which they relate.
## _**Contractual Income and Performance Related Grants**_
This is only included in the SOFA once the related goods or services has been delivered.
## _**Gifts in Kind**_
Gifts in kind are accounted for at a reasonable estimate of their value to the charity or the amount actually realised. Gifts in kind for sale or distribution are included in the accounts as gifts only when sold or distributed by the charity. Gifts in kind for use by the charity are included in the SOFA as incoming resources when receivable.
## _**Donated Services and Facilities**_
These are only included in incoming resources (with an equivalent amount in resources expended) where the benefit to the charity is reasonably quantifiable, measurable and material. The value placed on these resources is the estimated value to the charity of the service or facility received.
## _**Volunteer Help**_
The value of any voluntary help received is not included in the accounts but is described in the Directors' annual report.
## _**Investment Income**_
This is included in the accounts when receivable.
## _**Investment Gains and Losses**_
This included any gain or loss on the sale of investments and any gain or loss resulting from revaluing investments to market value at the end of the year.
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## **SALT AND LIGHT MINISTRIES**
## **(A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE)**
## **NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST AUGUST 2023**
## **1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Continued)**
## **Expenditure and Liabilities**
## _**Liability Recognition**_
Liabilities are recognised as soon as there is a legal or constructive obligation committing the charity to pay out resources.
## _**Governance Costs**_
Include costs of the preparation and examination of statutory accounts, the costs of the Directors' meetings and cost of any legal advice to Directors on governance or constitutional matters.
## _**Changes in Accounting Policies and Previous Accounts**_
There has been no change to the accounting policies (variation rules and methods of accounting) since last year, and no changes to the previous accounts.
## _**Grants Payable without Performance Conditions**_
These are only recognised in the accounts when a commitment has been made and there are no conditions to be met relating to a grant which remain in control of the charity.
## _**Taxation**_
The charity is exempt from tax on its charitable activities.
## _**Legal Status of the Charity**_
The charity is a company limited by guarantee and has no share capital. In the event of the charity being wound up, the liability in respect of the guarantee is limited to £10 per member of the charity.
## _**Investments**_
Investments quoted on a recognised stock exchange are valued at market value at the year end. Other investment assets are included at Directors' best estimate of market value.
## _**Fixed Asset Investments**_
Fixed asset investments are held to generate income and a return on investment. The investments are held to generate income and for their future investment potential and capital appreciation. Fixed asset investments are investments that are held specifically to generate income to further the Charity's objects and due to capital appreciation the Charity expects to generate a profit on disposal to further the Charity's objects.
## _**Current Asset Investments**_
Current asset investments are held to generate income and/or for their investment potential. Current asset investments are investments that are held specifically for sale or are investments that the Charity expects to sell by the next balance sheet date.
Investments, other than social investments (see below), are valued as follows:
**i** ) Investment property and listed investments are valued at their market value (fair value) at the balance sheet date.
## _**Social Investments**_
Social investments are investments where the primary motive is to further the charity's objects, not to generate an investment return.
## _**Concessionary Loans**_
These are initially recognised as the amount paid and thereafter the carrying value at every balance sheet date is adjusted for repayments, interest charges and provisions for impairment if the amount owed may not be fully recoverable.
## _**Impairment Losses**_
Impairment losses and losses arising on the disposal of social investments are included in the Statement of Financial Activities.
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## **SALT AND LIGHT MINISTRIES**
## **(A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE)**
## **NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST AUGUST 2023**
## _**Critical Accounting Estimates and Areas of Judgement**_
ln preparing financial statements certain judgements, estimates and assumptions have to be made that affect the amounts recognised:
**i** ) The valuation of fixed asset investments and the recoverability of social investments. These estimate are reassessed annually and the valuations are adjusted to reflect current expectations of the fair value of each.
**ii** ) The constructive obligation for grants payable is based on an assessment of the likely duration of the supported activity. Again this estimate is re-assessed annually and the obligation is adjusted to reflect current expectations.
## _**Investment Property**_
Investment property is shown at most recent valuation. Any aggregate surplus or deficit arising from changes in fair value is recognised in the Statement of Financial Activities.
## _**Tangible Fixed Assets**_
These are capitalised if they can be used for more than one year, and cost at least £5,000. They are valued at cost or, if gifted, at the value to the charity on receipt.
## _**Depreciation Expense**_
Depreciation is calculated at a rate to write off the cost of tangible fixed assets over their estimated useful lives. The rates applied per annum are as follows:
|nnum are as follows:||
|---|---|
|Equipment Cost|25% - Reducing Balance Basis|
|Fixtures and Fittings|25% - Reducing Balance Basis|
## _**Land & Buildings**_
Land and Buildings have been valued and included within the accounts at cost value as at the 31st August 2016 in accordance with FRS 102 - Previous revaluation as deemed cost.
## _**Valuation of Land and Building**_
During the financial year ended 31st August 2016 the Director of Salt and Light Ministries sought guidance and advice regarding the current market value of the Land and Building held by the Charity at 88 Pinnocks Way, Botley, OX2 9DQ and 161 Southern By-Pass, North Hinksey, OX2 0LN. The Land and Buildings have been included in the accounts at market value as at the 31st August 2016 and are included in the accounts in accordance with FRS102 Previous Valuation Deemed Cost.
## **2. TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS**
|Cost
01-Sep-22
Additions
Reclassification to Investment Property
Cost at
31-Aug-23
Depreciation
01-Sep-22
Charge
Depreciation at
31-Aug-23
Net Book Value
31-Aug-23
Net Book Value
31-Aug-22|Pinnocks
Southern
**Total**
Way
By-Pass
**2022/23**
£
£
£
365,000
354,000
719,000
-
-
-
(365,000)
(354,000)
(719,000)
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
**-**
**-**
**-**
365,000
354,000
719,000
**Land & Buildings**|
|---|---|
The annual commitments under non-cancelling operating leases and capital commitments are as follows: 31st August 2023 : None
31st August 2022 : None
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## **SALT AND LIGHT MINISTRIES**
## **(A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE)**
## **NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST AUGUST 2023**
## **3. INCOMING RESOURCES**
|**a) Donations, Grants & Legacies**
Gifts & Donations
Gift Aid Tax Recovered
**b) Investment Income**
Interest
**c) Charitable Activities**
Conference & Events
King's School of Theology
**d) Activities for Generating Funds**
Rental Income
**e) Other Incoming Resources**
Sundry Income|Unrestricted
Designated
Restricted
**TOTAL**
**TOTAL**
Funds
Funds
Funds
**2022/23**
**2021/22**
£
£
£
£
£
2,647
6,614
2,913
12,174
21,688
-
-
-
-
2,359
**2,647**
**6,614**
**2,913**
**12,174**
**24,047**
6
-
-
6
5
**6**
**-**
**-**
**6**
**5**
-
37,345
-
37,345
4,460
300
-
-
300
200
**300**
**37,345**
**-**
**37,645**
**4,660**
48,600
-
-
48,600
48,000
**48,600**
**-**
**-**
**48,600**
**48,000**
13
-
-
13
3
**13**
**-**
**-**
**13**
**3**|
|---|---|
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## **SALT AND LIGHT MINISTRIES**
## **(A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE)**
## **NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST AUGUST 2023**
## **4. RESOURCES EXPENDED**
|**Note**
**a) Charitable Activities**
Bank Charges
Basingstoke Reseeding Costs
Conference & Events
Gifts & Donations
Insurance Costs
International Church Relief Fund
King's School of Theology
New Hope Uganda
Office Costs
Pearls Expenditure
Repairs & Maintenance
Staff Costs
**16**
Training Grants
Travel & Subsistence
**b) Governance Costs**
Independent Examiners Fee
**12**
Legal & Professional Fees|Unrestricted
Designated
Restricted
**TOTAL**
**TOTAL**
Funds
Funds
Funds
**2022/23**
**2021/22**
£
£
£
£
£
1,325
663
-
1,988
1,611
-
-
11,793
11,793
-
9,885
32,490
-
42,375
3,599
58
-
2,500
2,558
58
2,123
-
-
2,123
1,843
-
-
300
300
-
-
492
-
492
-
-
-
-
-
18
319
311
-
630
1,034
-
-
60
60
40
6,275
-
-
6,275
19,995
4,339
10,055
-
14,394
14,369
-
27,000
3,000
30,000
-
906
3,062
-
3,968
-
**25,231**
**74,073**
**17,653**
**116,957**
**42,567**
1,500
-
-
1,500
1,425
686
-
-
686
456
**2,186**
**-**
**-**
**2,186**
**1,881**|
|---|---|
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## **SALT AND LIGHT MINISTRIES**
## **(A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE)**
## **NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST AUGUST 2023**
## **5. DESIGNATED FUNDS**
## **CURRENT FINANCIAL YEAR**
|Transform Summer Camp
King's School of Theology
International Operations
UK Operations
Housing Fund
Training Grants
Events Fund|**Balance**
**Balance**
**01-Sep-22**
Income
Expenditure
Transfers
**31-Aug-23**
£
£
£
£
£
(158)
158
-
-
-
192
300
492
-
-
(3,672)
6,156
9,236
6,752
-
1,831
-
-
(1,831)
-
79,117
-
-
(79,117)
-
(48,000)
-
27,000
75,000
-
-
37,345
37,345
-
-
**29,310**
**43,959**
**74,073**
**804**
**-**|
|---|---|
## **PREVIOUS FINANCIAL YEAR**
|Transform Summer Camp
King's School of Theology
International Operations
UK Operations
Housing Fund
Training Grants|**Balance**
**Balance**
**01-Sep-21**
Income
Expenditure
Transfers
**31-Aug-22**
£
£
£
£
£
(158)
-
-
-
(158)
-
200
8
-
192
(1,866)
3,767
5,573
-
(3,672)
2,713
7,710
8,592
-
1,831
47,241
48,000
16,124
-
79,117
(48,000)
-
-
-
(48,000)
**(70)**
**59,677**
**30,297**
**-**
**29,310**|
|---|---|
Designated Funds are mainly training related courses or events where any final surplus or deficit is transferred to the General Fund.
Transfers include both these final balance transfers and a management charge levied on the event to cover central costs.
The Designated Funds held are wholly represented by the Charity's Cash Reserves. The Designated Funds in deficit are classed as continued operations and funds will be replenished in the coming financial period.
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## **SALT AND LIGHT MINISTRIES**
## **(A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE)**
**NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST AUGUST 2023**
## **6. RESTRICTED FUNDS**
## **CURRENT FINANCIAL YEAR**
|Ministry Support - UK Development Fund
Ministry Support - International Development Fund
Church Relief Fund
New Hope Uganda
Pearls of Africa
International Church Relief Fund
Eternal Wall
Basingstoke Development Fund|**Balance**
**Balance**
**01-Sep-22**
Income
Expenditure
Transfers
**31-Aug-23**
£
£
£
£
£
3,000
-
3,000
-
-
1,000
-
-
-
1,000
1,580
35
-
-
1,615
(18)
18
-
-
-
-
60
60
-
-
-
300
300
-
-
-
2,500
2,500
-
-
11,793
-
11,793
-
-
**17,355**
**2,913**
**17,653**
**-**
**2,615**|
|---|---|
## **PREVIOUS FINANCIAL YEAR**
|Ministry Support - UK Development Fund
Ministry Support - International Development Fund
Church Relief Fund
New Hope Uganda
Pearls of Africa
International Church Relief Fund
Basingstoke Development Fund|**Balance**
**Balance**
**01-Sep-21**
Income
Expenditure
Transfers
**31-Aug-22**
£
£
£
£
£
3,000
-
-
-
3,000
1,000
-
-
-
1,000
1,580
-
-
-
1,580
-
-
18
-
(18)
(20)
60
40
-
-
(185)
330
145
-
-
-
11,793
-
-
11,793
**5,375**
**12,183**
**203**
**-**
**17,355**|
|---|---|
Ministry Support Funds are monies given for development for both the UK and International branches of the Church Family.
Church Relief International and Church Relief International Education Funds include monies given specifically to support overseas aid and education projects, the biggest of which is the Children's Centre - New Hope Uganda. The grant giving is made to institutions and individuals who undertake activities that further the Charity's objects. These funds are gradually being transferred to other organisations who will continue to administer the funds to intended recipients.
The Youth Development Fund has been set to provide for Charitable work with young people in furthering the Charity's objects.
The Eternal Wall was a campaign run to plant a tree in memorial of the Salt & Light founder Barney Coombs.
The Basingstoke Development Fund was a specific gift towards the replanting of a Salt & Light Church in the Basingstoke area.
The Restricted Funds held are wholly represented by the Charity's Cash Reserves. Any Restricted Funds in deficit are classed as continued operations and funds will be replenished in the coming financial period.
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## **SALT AND LIGHT MINISTRIES**
## **(A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE)**
## **NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST AUGUST 2023**
## **7. GRANTS PAYABLE**
|Grants for UK and Overseas Missions
Grants for the Relief of Poverty
Grants for Education, including Ministry Training|Grants to
Grants to
**TOTAL**
**TOTAL**
Institutions
Individuals
**2022/23**
**2021/22**
£
£
£
£
2,558
-
2,558
58
360
-
360
203
30,000
-
30,000
-
**32,918**
**-**
**32,918**
**261**|
|---|---|
## **8. SOCIAL INVESTMENT**
## **CURRENT FINANCIAL YEAR**
|Concessionary Loans
**PREVIOUS FINANCIAL YEAR**
Concessionary Loans|**Balance**
Loans
Loans
Provision for
**Balance**
**01-Sep-22**
Made
Repaid
Impairment
**31-Aug-23**
£
£
£
£
£
10,000
-
-
-
10,000
**10,000**
**-**
**-**
**-**
**10,000**
**Balance**
Loans
Loans
Provision for
**Balance**
**01-Sep-21**
Made
Repaid
Impairment
**31-Aug-22**
£
£
£
£
£
20,000
-
10,000
-
10,000
**20,000**
**-**
**10,000**
**-**
**10,000**|
|---|---|
Social investments comprise a concessionary loans made to a Charity to help it expatriate a Church Leader into a new UK Church.
## **9. INVESTMENT PROPERTIES**
The Charity owns two houses that had previously been used for bible college student accommodation. The houses are currently rented to another Charity and ongoing usage is kept under review. As at the 31st August 2019 the Directors consider the values of the properties to be £719,000. The last valuation from a local estate agent was carried out during the year ended 31st August 2016.
|Cost Value at 1st September 2022
Revaluation of Investment Properties
Fair Value at 31st August 2023|Pinnocks
Southern
**Total**
**Total**
Way
By-Pass
**31-Aug-23**
**31-Aug-22**
£
£
£
£
365,000
354,000
719,000
719,000
35,680
97,920
133,600
-
**400,680**
**451,920**
**852,600**
**719,000**
**Land & Buildings**|
|---|---|
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## **SALT AND LIGHT MINISTRIES**
## **(A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE)**
## **NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST AUGUST 2023**
## **10. CASH AT BANK AND IN HAND**
|Cash at Bank and in Hand
**11. DEBTORS AND PREPAYMENTS**
Sundry Debtors|Unrestricted
Restricted
**Total**
**Total**
Fund
Fund
**31-Aug-23**
**31-Aug-22**
£
£
**£**
**£**
12,497
2,615
15,112
34,135
**12,497**
**2,615**
**15,112**
**34,135**
Unrestricted
Restricted
**Total**
**Total**
Fund
Fund
**31-Aug-23**
**31-Aug-22**
£
£
**£**
**£**
-
-
-
1,677
**-**
**-**
**-**
**1,677**|
|---|---|
## **12. CREDITORS AND ACCRUALS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR**
|Independent Examiners Fees
Sundry Creditors|Unrestricted
Restricted
**Total**
**Total**
Fund
Fund
**31-Aug-23**
**31-Aug-22**
£
£
**£**
**£**
1,500
-
1,500
1,425
562
-
562
634
**2,062**
**-**
**2,062**
**2,059**|
|---|---|
## **13. CREDITORS AND ACCRUALS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE IN MORE THAN ONE YEAR**
The Charity held no long term liabilities during this or the previous financial year.
## **14. NET ASSETS BETWEEN FUNDS**
|Fixed Asset Investments
Net Current Assets
Long Term Liabilities|Unrestricted
Restricted
**Total**
**Total**
Funds
Funds
**31-Aug-23**
**31-Aug-22**
£
£
£
£
862,600
-
862,600
729,000
10,435
2,615
13,050
33,754
-
-
-
-
**873,035**
**2,615**
**875,650**
**762,754**|
|---|---|
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## **SALT AND LIGHT MINISTRIES**
## **(A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE)**
## **NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST AUGUST 2023**
## **15. RECONCILIATION OF MOVEMENT ON CAPITAL AND RESERVES**
The Company is Limited by Guarantee (03603373) and is a Charity registered with the Charity Commission (1071600) and does not have a Share capital and has no income subject to Corporation Tax.
|Profit / Deficit for the financial year
Other Recognised Gains
Balance Brought Forward
Revaluation of Investment Properties
**9**
Closing Funds at 31st August 2023
**16. STAFF COSTS AND NUMBERS**
Gross Wages, Salaries & Fees
Employer's National Insurance Costs
Pension Contributions
Employees who were engaged in each of the following activities:
Charitable Activities|**TOTAL**
**2022/23**
**£**
(20,704)
-
**(20,704)**
762,754
133,600
**875,650**
**TOTAL**
**2022/23**
£
14,394
-
-
**14,394**
**TOTAL**
**2022/23**
2|**TOTAL**
**2021/22**
**£**
32,267
-
**32,267**
730,487
-
**762,754**
**TOTAL**
**2021/22**
£
14,369
-
-
**14,369**
**TOTAL**
**2021/22**
2|
|---|---|---|
The Charity operates PAYE scheme to pay all employed members of staff and no members of staff received emoluments of over £60,000 (2021/22:None).
The Charity's key management comprise the trustees and the key staff named in the administrative details of the Trustees Annual Report. During the year no key management received employment benefits directly from Salt and Light Ministries, but other organisations were reimbursed £14,394 for work carried out by key management (2021/22: £14,369).
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## **SALT AND LIGHT MINISTRIES**
## **(A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE)**
## **NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST AUGUST 2023**
## **17. DIRECTORS AND OTHER RELATED PARTIES**
No payments were made to Directors or any persons connected with them during this financial period. No material transaction took place between the organisation and a Director or any person connected with them.
## **18. RISK ASSESSMENT**
The Directors actively review the major risks which the charity faces on a regular basis and believe that maintaining the free reserves stated, combined with the annual review of the controls over key financial systems carried out will on an annual basis provide sufficient resources in the event of adverse conditions. The Directors have also examined other operational and business risks which they face and confirm that they have established systems to mitigate the significant risks.
## **19. RESERVES POLICY**
The Directors have considered the level of reserves they wish to retain, appropriate to the charity's needs. This is based on the charity's size and the level of financial commitments held. The Directors aim to ensure the charity will be able to continue to fulfil its charitable objectives even if there is a temporary shortfall in income or unexpected expenditure. The directors will endeavour not to set aside funds unnecessarily.
## **20. PUBLIC BENEFIT**
The Charity acknowledges its requirement to demonstrate clearly that it must have charitable purposes or ‘aims’ that are for the public benefit. Details of how the charity has achieved this are provided in the Trustees report. The Trustees confirm that they have paid due regard to the Charity Commission guidance on public benefit before deciding what activities the charity should undertake.
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## **INDEPENDENT EXAMINER’S REPORT ON THE ACCOUNTS**
Report to the trustees/ members of Salt and Light Ministries on the accounts for the year ended 31st August 2023 set out on pages 7 to 19.
## **Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner**
The Charity's trustees (who are also the directors of the company for the purposes of company law) are responsible for the preparation of the financial statements. The trustees are satisfied that the audit requirement of Section 144(1) of the Charities Act 2011 (the Act) does not apply, and that there is no requirement in the governing document or constitution of the Charity for the conducting of an audit. As a consequence, the trustees have elected that the financial statements be subject to independent examination.
Having satisfied myself that the charity is not subject to audit, and is eligible for independent examination, it is my responsibility to:-
a) examine the accounts under section 145 of the Act;
b) to follow the procedures laid down in the General Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act; and;
c) to state whether particular matters have come to my attention.
## **Basis of independent examiner's statement**
I conducted my examination in accordance with the General Directions given by the Charity Commissioners for England & Wales in relation to the conducting of an independent examination, referred to above. An independent examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the Charity and of the accounting systems employed by the Charity and a comparison of the financial statements presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the financial statements, and seeking explanations from you as trustees concerning such matters. The purpose of the examination is to establish as far as possible that there have been no breaches of the Charities legislation and that the financial statements comply with the SORP, on a test basis, of evidence relevant to the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements.
The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit, and information supplied by the trustees in the course of the examination is not subjected to audit tests or enquiries, and consequently I do not express an audit opinion on the view given by the financial statements, and in particular, I express no opinion as to whether the financial statements give a true and fair view of the affairs of the charity, and my report is limited to the matters set out in the statement below.
I planned and performed my examination so as to satisfy myself that the objectives of the independent examination are achieved and before finalising the report I obtain written assurances from the trustees of all material matters.
## **Independent examiner's statement**
In the course of my examination, no matter has come to my attention:
1. which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in, any material respect, the trustees 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 accounting requirements of section 396 of the Companies Act 2006 and with the methods and principles of the Statement of recommended Practice: Accounting and Reporting by Charities.
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.
K. Collaku MAAT Castle View Accounting Ltd New Barn Mudberry Lane Bosham Chichester West Sussex PO18 8TS
Date: 28th May 2024
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