2020-12-31-accounts

Pastor’s Report

I will Rejoice

Habakkuk 3:17-18

‘Though the fig tree does not bud and there are no grapes on the vines, though the olive crop fails and the fields produce no food, though there are no sheep in the pen and no cattle in the stalls, yet I will rejoice in the Lord,I will be joyful in God my Saviour .’

I think we will all agree that since March 2020 we have all had an incredibly difficult journey and we have all been affected by the events surrounding Covid 19. We have seen those who have been taken home to the Lord, those who now have long term illnesses they did not have before and our world has changed forever. Despite all that Pastor Angela and I want to put on record that we have seen the goodness of God in difficult times and today we choose to say thank you to God and to continue to pray for all the needs that are currently challenging us as a church.

2019 was a fairly normal year with the usual things taking place. Youth and children’s activities included Family Fun Day, Soul Survivor, Holiday Club, Fireworks Night and our Christmas Services. Not to mention our Life Ladies, Men of Life and Bright Hour with their usual meetings and outings. However 2020 was to see all of that changed.

It all started out a fairly normal year with our 3 week Daniel Fast in January however little did we know that by the end of March the government was going to be asking all of us to stay home for 3 weeks. The problem was that it did not end within 3 weeks, it went on and on, month, after month, after month.

We started to do Online Services initially from our home and then as restrictions eased pre- recorded from the church. We discovered zoom and soon a new way of interacting had begun. We transitioned to Online Services at the weekend and zoom during the week. During this time many of our congregation started and have continued to give online and for that we are very grateful.

By September we were thinking of gathering together again but with the restrictions the layout of the church had to be significantly altered and what is a 300 seater hall suddenly became only able to house around 65 people socially distanced.

In October we opened up the church for our Bright Hour and anyone who was available on Wednesday Afternoons to come and view the Sunday Online Service.

We were aware that the majority of them did not have access to the online viewing. Later that month we opened up Sundays to watch together our Pre-recorded video. We were just about to start our Services live when the 2nd lockdown came. After this was over we did start our live services and had our socially distanced shorter Carol Service.

During the year we did try to keep in contact with everyone, with phone calls and doorstep visits throughout the year. We want to put on record the amazing work that Dorcas has and continues to do not just in the office but in a very practical way of helping those who were unable to get out, getting their shopping and so much more.

As in previous years at Christmas we were able to pass on hampers to the Women’s Refuge and collect for the shoebox appeal although we were unable to fill them ourselves.

Thanks to everyone who has supported us in any way through this difficult time. We would finally like to thank all of our retiring stewards who have served us faithfully over the years. Trevor Parker the longest serving, John Harper, Tony Harmer and Errol Mason, may God bless them for their faithful service.

2 Corinthians 4:15

‘All this is for your benefit, so that the grace that is reaching more and more people may cause thanksgiving to overflow to the glory of God ‘.’

Stay blessed

Lead Pastor

Associate Pastor

LIFE COMMUNITY CHURCH 407 LODGE ROAD HOCKLEY BIRMINGHAM B185PW Reglstered Charlty.. 1075866 STATEMENT OF ACCOUNT AND INDEPENDENT EXAMINATION REPORT ST FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2020 Luke Silver Accountancy & Taxation Services 1 Eastcote Road Tiff ield Towcester Northamptonshire NN12 8AS Mobile: [phone] E-mail: luke-silver uresilver.or .uk

Independent Examiner's Report on the Accounts Accruals Accounts Report to the trusteeslmembers ol Llfe Community Church Registered Charlty Number 1075866 On the accounts for the year ended 31. Detember 2020 Set out on the followlng pages Respe¢llve responsibilitie$ of trustees and examlner charity's trustees are responsibFe for the preparation of the aeeounts. The charity's trustees consider that an audit 1$ not required for this year under section 144{21 of the Charities Act 2011 (the 2011 A¢ll and that an independent examination is needed. It is my responsibility to.. examine the accounts under section 145 of the 2011 Act: follow the procedures laid down in the General Directions given by the Charity ComMiss￿n under section 14515}Ibl of the 2011 Act- and state whether particular matters havo come to my attention. Basis of Independent exam5ner's report My examinatlon was carTied out in accordance with the General Direcllons glven by the Charity Commissioners. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a compaTrson of the accour*ls presented with those records. 11 also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in Ihe accounts. and seeking explanations from you as Iruslees conceining any such matters. Tho procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit, and ¢onsequenly no opinion is given a5 to whether the accounts present a 'true and fair view, and the report is limited lo those matters set out in the statement below. Indepgndent examlnerfs statement Ill connection wAh my examination, no matter has come to my attention: 111 which gives me reasonable Gause to believe that in any material Tespecl the requirements To keep accounling records in accordance with section 130 of the 2011 Act,. and To prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and to comply with the accounting requirements of the 2011 Act Have not been met., or {21 lo which. in my opinion. attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understandlng of the accounts lo be ￿aChed. Signed L A S Date: 19 February 2021 Lvke Silver, HNC Business & Finance Accounlan¢y Pra¢titioner 1 Easlcote Road. Tiffield, Towcester, Northamptonshire. NN12 8AS

Independent Examiners Report to the Trustees and Church Councll IntToduction Thank you for submilling the accounts for independent examinalion. They have been well mairllained and the treasurer and others responsible are lo be commended for their hard work. Charity Law and Flnancial Regulations The independent examination has been Carried out in accordance WEth the Charitles (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 1995 {Stalulory Instruments No 272418nd the Accounting by Charities Slatement of Recommended Practice ISORPI- Signing of Accounts I shall be obliged ￿ you will please foTrvard a copy ol the signature page for my records after the accounts have been 91gned by a representstive appointed by the TrL*Stees and Church Council. A spare copy Is enclosed. Concluslon There are no other matters I feel need to be brought to your attention. Please do not hesitate to contact me for further clariflcallon or for further assistance. Luke Sllver Date: 19 February 2021

LIFE COMMUNrrY CHURCH REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES AND CHURCH COUNCIL ST FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2020 ACTIVITIES REVIEW The financial results are sel out in the enclosed accounts. The principal activity throughout the year under ￿VIeW was that of the advancement of the Christian faith and the extension of the Kingdom of G￿. TRUSTEES AND CHURCH COUNCIL MEMBERS The trustees and church council during the year were as follows.. John W Butcher 30 Warrington Drive. New Oscott. Birmingham. B23 5YP Tel: [phone] Angèla Butcher 30 Warringlon Drive, New Oscott, Bimi¢ngham. B23 5YP Tel.. [phone] Patsie Joan Loretta Maynard 77 Maxwell Avenue, Handsworth, Birmingham. B20 3TX Warayldzo Mudunge 84 Glyn Farm Road, B32 1NP Simbai Lydla Kafesu 15 Battield Close. Bim)ingham. B42 1 EL STATEMENT We certrfy that the books. vouchers and infomiation produced lo enable the independent examination of our accounts to be conducted contain a full and correct record of our financial transactions 8nd actlvilies to the best of our ktt0￿edge and belief. SIGNED ON BEHALF OF THE TRUSTEES Please print name: Datea2 - 04 .-

Independent Examlners Report to the Church Council 1. Accounting Poli¢i0s 81 The financial 51alemenls have beerE prepared in accordance with appficable accounting standards and follow the recommendations in Stslemenl of Recommended Prath'ce Accounting by Charities ISORPI issued October 2000. bl There has been no change lo the valuation rules since last year. The 8ccounls are presented in an accwals fomiat Gl No changes have been made to a￿ount5 for previous year5. 2. Trustees John W Butcher recewed £1,969 remuneration. Angela Butcher received £20.840 remuneration. This is in accordance with the Trust Deed under which the charity is constituted. The remuneration is expenditur8 incurred in fulfilling the objects of the charity. 3. Expendlture Independent Examiner's fee for the year Is £825. 4. Endowment and Restricted Funds During the year a Building Fund ¢iMlinued as a restricted fund. 5. Investmenl Assets The charity does not have any investment assets. 6. Paid Employees The charity had four paid employees. They are paid salaries to support the further development of the objects of the charity. 7. Charfty Management and Admlnlstration The total administrative costs during the year were £1,482. 8. Fixed Assets- Land & Premises No additional land or buildings were pu￿hased during the year. 9. Flxed Assets- Contents of Premlses The value of the contents is for Insurance purposes and is a provisional figure. 10. Debtors & Prepayments There are no debtors for this financial year. The prepayments in the accounts are for the Building and Contents Insurance. Mini Bus Insurance and Car Park Rent. 11. Creditors & Accruals Thare are no accruals.

Life Communlty Church - 1075866 Statement of Ftnancial Activitles For the period from 01 January 2020 to 31 De¢ember 2020 Vnre8trl¢ted frjnds Restrlctsd Endowment funds funds Total funds Prioryear totsl funds In¢omlng r•$ourees lftcoming re50urce$ from g￿erated hjnds Vol￿tary income Ath¥￿e5 for gener8Ung funds In¥esim8nt incorne Otherincomhl9 resourc8$ 78,147 117 18 14,894 4.619 2,376 82.7fj6 2,493 18 16.998 80.102 9.290 41 15,314 2.103 Total Income 93.177 9￿99 102,276 104,748 Rèsources used Cost of generèting funds Cost olgenerating voluntary income Charftrb￿ attivities Govemance costs Othor resour￿$ 11,647 50.038 11.647 0,413 8.754 5,798 1,763 12,41 65,958 21,387 5,144 3,451 10,374 6,732 5.798 713 1,050 Totsl expondllure 61.Z20 20.168 88,376 108,347 Met Income I lexpenditurel resources before transfer 24,957 111.0591 13,898 {3,$981 rr•rtsf•r5 Gro$$ transfeFS bet￿￿ fvnds- In Gross transfers ￿tween frJnds- out 11,788 136DI 71.788 111,7881 19.394 119.3941 111.4281 Otherre¢ognlsedgalns 11055es G8in$ 1105se5 on Inv¢strnent a¥sèts Gains on revaluatron, fi*e& a¥¥¢ts. ¢hariWs obvn u$8 1,118,313 Net m¢)vement In funds 13￿25 369 13,898 1.114.714 R4con¢sll8llon of lunds Total funds brought fonvard 1649.219 5,719 4654,938 1,540.224 Totsl fund5 carriedfonward 2,662,748 6,068 2,666.837 2,6S4.938 Thets maybe mlnordts¢reponeies in the totals rfth•pence 3re notheiFJg shown 03 Febmary 2Q21 Pa9e 1

Llfe Community Church - 1075866 Analysis of income and expenditure Sele¢ted period: 01 January 2020 to 31 December 2020 rotal efftdowmént Th15 year Lastye4T Incomlng resources Incomlng resources from genernted funds IN01- GiftAKI IN02. T￿heS Offerings IN03- Ixher Offerin95 IN05- Paymants IN07_ P@mses Hir¢ IN08- Interest 51,fj01 26.315 230 117 575 52.177 2£.315 4,274 693 45.855 29,679 4.567 3,190 6.109 41 4,044 576 1,800 18 18 Incomlng resources from generntedfvnd$ Toitals 78.283 85,278 89,434 Oth¢rln¢oming reSoU￿eS IN04- T* Recovered IN08- Grants IN09- Refvnds IN10- Charity Donat(ons 13,813 775 153 13,987 TF5 304 1.950 13,667 64fj 1,9S0 Qth•rincomlng resoui¢ès Totals 14,894 2.103 16,998 15,314 Incomlng r¢$ources Grand totals 93.177 9.099 102,27fj 104,748 Resources used Cost of generatlng funds EX21 . Pension EX03 - S81a EX02- HMRC EX03- Mlni5try Expenses EX04- A¢ditional Ministry Fees EX05- Wothing ￿eMSe5 EX06. Offu Supplle$ EX08- Church utilib.es EX09- Car?trkers House EX10- Training 11,64T 35.55S 4.9S8 t,447 1S0 1.138 11,647 35.555 12.40$ 35,789 5.167 1,487 50 2,12S 1,085 2.478 2,899 14,749 1,482 13,336 5,176 8,159 120 120 1.785 Cost olgenerating funds Totals 61.688 10,374 72.081 78,363 Charitsble 8¢tivities EX07. Capital Expendiiure EX12. M55ionary Support EX15- Sooal Activities Outings EX16- Tr£n¥ort EX17- Special Events Publioty 1401 15 6,338 352 1,723 302 1241 6.338 352 1.776 311 3.191 10.195 4.207 2.196 1.594 Charitable activities fotals 8.732 8.754 21.387 There maybe minordufftpancies in the totsls Ilthe pen¢¢ not b&ng shown 03 February 2021 Page t

Total Designat4 Re¥trJthd end0￿¢￿t Ykn15 year Lastyear Govèmanee ¢osts EX18- Bgnk Legal EX20-AoG Subs 3,L1 2,576 3,221 2.576 2,572 2.577 Goveman¢e costs Total 5,798 5,798 5.t44 Otljer resources used EX11- Re$ourc¢s EK13- Catering Suppl￿$ EX14- Gilts EX19- Hosplalty 195 78 439 f2Q 128 801 315 207 1.241 182 1.110 2,098 60 otherres0u￿eS used Total$ 713 1.050 1,763 3,451 Resouree5 used Grand totals 6B.220 20,158 88,378 108,347 Thwe m4yèe n71nor dlscrep8n¢lesln the total$ If thèpence are nol bolngshown 03 Febwarv 20?1 ?

Life Communty Church - 1075866 Balan¢e Sheet dgtailed Asat 3111212020 Asal 3111212019 Flxed ass•ts Asof.. Building ASOZ". EleLrical 2,483.313. 30,000.00 5,000.00 20,QOLI.00 20,000.00 2.483.313. 30,000.IX¢ 5,OtYJ.00 20,oao.00 20,000.IXS 7.000.00 30.000.00 AS03.- Mustc31 Instruments AS04.. Soft Fvini$hings ASOS.. Fumiture AS06., Bu5 7.000.00 AS07.. Gss boikrs AS08.. M￿rI19￿e0uS AS09.. PA. Equlpment 30.¢MO.thI 10.000.tJO 20,OOJ.00 10.000.00 zo,000.00 Total Fixed assets 2,628.313.QQ 2,625,313.00 Current assets CA01.. HSBC 72881195 CA02.. HSBC SAwngs 92881209 CA03.. KBL Savings Z05.' Accounts Re￿Nable 20.417.23 21,114.56 244.20 6,550.49 21,095.75 244_20 1,748.25 1,735.44 Total Current assèts 43,￿2￿24 29,62S.88 et Asset surplus Idefi¢it) 2,668,837.24 2.654,938.88 Rese￿$ $5 1 Ideficttl to d8te Z01.- Startin9 b21anres Z02.' Gairsll1o$5es} on investsnent 85sets 13.898.36 127.085.¥dl 1,%3.771 80 2,654.938.8e 1,118,313.00 Total Reserves 2.668.837.24 2,6S4,938.88 Repre8enlèd by Funds un￿stil￿d Degignaled R￿tricted Endowmeftt 2.662,748.87 2,649.219.55 6.Q88.37 5.719.33 Total 2.668,837.24 2,654,938.68

Independent Examiner's Report on the Accounts Accruals Accounts Report to the trusteeslmembers of Life Community Church Registered Chayity Nurnber 1075866 On the accounts for the year ended 31°, December 2020 Set out on the following pages Respectlve responsibiliti¢s of tru$tees and examiner The chariws trustees are responsible for the preparation of the acGounts. The charity's trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year under section 144{21 of the Char¢ties Act 2011 (the 2011 Act) and that an independent examination is needed. 11 is my responslbllity to-. examine the accounts under section 145 of the 2011 Act- follow the procedures laid down in the General DIrect￿nS given by the Charily Commlssion under Section 14515llbl of the 2011 Act: and State whether particular matters have come to my attention. Basis of Ind¢pendent ¢xarnin¢r's r¢port My examinatlon was carried out In a￿ordanCe wTrth the Gener81 01￿ctIOnS given by the Charity Commissioners. An examination includes a review of the a¢¢ounling records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. 11 also includes consideration of any unusual ￿emS or dlsclosures In the accounts. and seeking expl8nation$ from you as trustees conceming 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 Teport is limited to those matters set out in the ststement below. Independent exarnlnèr's statement In connection with my examinat￿n. no matter has come to my attention= 11) which gives me reasonable cause to b8lieve that in any material respect the requirements To keep accountlng records in accordan￿ wlth section 130 of the 2011 Act,. and To prepare accounts which accord with the accounting recofds and to comply with the accounting requifemenls of the 2011 Act Have not been mel: or {21 to which, in my opinion, attention should be (Jrawn in order to enable a proper understsnding of the accounts to be r¢a¢hed. Slgned L A S£&e Date: 19 February 2021 Luke Silver, HNC Business & Finance Accountancy Practitioner 1 Eastcote Road, Tiffield, Towcester, Northamptonshire. NN12 8AS

Independent Examiners Report to the Trustees and Church Councll Introduction Thank you for submitting the accounts for independent examin81ion. They hav6 been well maintained and the treasurer and others responsible are to be commended for their hard Charity Law and Financial Regulatlons The independent examination has been ¢arried oul in accordance with the Charities (Accounts and Reports} Regulations 1995 (Statutory Instruments No 2724} and the Accounting by Charities Statement of Recommended Practice {SORP). Signing of Accounts I shall be obliged if you will please forward a copy of the signature page for my records after the accounts have been signed by a representative appointed by the Trustees and Chufch Council. A spare copy is enclosed. Conclusion There a￿ other matters I feel need to be brought to your attention. Please do not hesitate to contsct me for further clarification or for further assislan¢e. Luke Silver Date: 19 February 2021