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2023-12-31-accounts

Charity number: 1093287

NISSI LIFE CHURCH

UNAUDITED

TRUSTEES' REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023

NISSI LIFE CHURCH

CONTENTS
Page
Reference and administrative details of the charity, its trustees and advisers 1
Trustees' report 2 - 4
Independent examiner's report 5
Statement of financial activities 6
Balance sheet 7
Notes to the financial statements 8 - 16

NISSI LIFE CHURCH

REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS OF THE CHARITY, ITS TRUSTEES AND ADVISERS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023

Trustees

Rebecca McCarthy Tessa Oluwakemi Obeng Deniese Veronica Reid Christian levy Mawu- Elikplim Seth Kofi Seglah

Charity registered number 1093287

Registered office

27 Brampton Road, London, N15 3SX

Principal operating office

Unit 1, 2-8 Fountayne Rd, London, N15 4QL

Resident Pastor

Rev Godwin McCarthy

Accountants

GIL Accountancy Services, 177 Ballens Road, Chatham, Kent, ME5 8PG

Bankers

Lloyds TSB, 260 Seven Sisters Road, London, N4 2JA

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NISSI LIFE CHURCH

TRUSTEES' REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023

The Trustees present their annual report together with the financial statements of the charity Nissi Life Church for the period 1 January 2023 to 31 December 2023.

POLICIES AND OBJECTIVES

We have considered the Commission's guidance on public benefit and in particular the specific guidance on charities for the advancement of religion. We believe that our objectives satisfy the public benefit criteria. There have been no changes in the objectives since the last annual report.

MAIN ACTIVITIES UNDERTAKEN TO FURTHER THE CHARITY'S PURPOSES FOR PUBLIC BENEFIT

The objectives of Nissi Life Church are as laid out in its constitution. Reverend Godwin McCarthy is the full time pastor who oversees the spiritual matters of the Charity. As a community based Church we aim not only to spread the good news of Christ in our community but also to be involved in other projects such as counselling for mental health issues, personal and family trauma, substance abuse. We also provide leadership training/workshops, computer training for the youth, finance support and training, also a mentoring programme for the youth in the community and taking care of the basic food requirements of the needy and elderly.

VOLUNTEERS

The charity is grateful for the unstinting efforts of its volunteers who are involved in service provision.

Financial and risk management review

GOING CONCERN

After making appropriate enquiries, the trustees have a reasonable expectation that the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. For this reason they continue to adopt the going concern basis in preparing the financial statements. Further details regarding the adoption of the going concern basis can be found in the accounting policies.

PRINCIPAL RISKS AND UNCERTAINTIES

Appropriate Disclosure and Barring Services (DBS) checks are carried out regularly for those in frontline work who come in contact with vulnerable groups. The charity does not currently have an active reserves management policy.

FINANCIAL REVIEW

Tithes, donations and offerings continued to be the main sources of funds for the charity. Total tithes, donations and other income amounted to £154,751 (2022: £166,140). Total resources expended amounted to £167,076 (2022: £165,105). Net incoming resources for the year was - £10,354 (2022: - £936).

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NISSI LIFE CHURCH

TRUSTEES' REPORT (continued) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023

Structure, governance and management

CONSTITUTION

The governing instrument of the Charity is its adopted Trust Deed dated 20 January 2002. The principal objectives of the Charity are:

i) The advancement of the Christian Faith. ii) The relief of poverty, sickness and distress.

METHOD OF APPOINTMENT OR ELECTION OF TRUSTEES

The management of the charity is the responsibility of the Trustees who are elected and co-opted under the terms of the Trust deed assisted by the elders and management committee.

FUTURE DEVELOPMENTS

At the present time not all the objectives of the charity are being carried out due to resource constraints. The charity has plans to acquire and own a place of worship to further push its charitable objectives and expand accessibility to the general public.

TRUSTEES' RESPONSIBILITIES STATEMENT

The Trustees are responsible for preparing the Trustees' report and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice).

The law applicable to charities in Select jurisdiction requires the Trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial year which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charity and of the incoming resources and application of resources of the charity for that period. In preparing these financial statements, the Trustees are required to:

The Trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records that are sufficient to show and explain the charity's transactions and disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charity and enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Charities Act 2011, the Charity (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 and the provisions of the trust deed. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charity and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.

The Trustees are responsible for the maintenance and integrity of the charity and financial information included on the charity's website. Legislation in the United Kingdom governing the preparation and dissemination of financial statements may differ from legislation in other jurisdictions.

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NISSI LIFE CHURCH

TRUSTEES' REPORT (continued) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023

This report was approved by the Trustees, on 21.10.24 and signed on their behalf by:

................................................

S Seglah ( Trustee)

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NISSI LIFE CHURCH

INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023

INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF NISSI LIFE CHURCH (the 'charity')

I report to the charity Trustees on my examination of the accounts of the charity for the year ended 31 December 2023.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND BASIS OF REPORT

As the Trustees of the charity you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 ('the 2011 Act').

I report in respect of my examination of the charity's accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act.

INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S STATEMENT

Your attention is drawn to the fact that the charity has prepared the accounts in accordance with Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) in preference to the Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice issued on 1 April 2005 which is referred to in the extant regulations but has been withdrawn.

I understand that this has been done in order for the accounts to provide a true and fair view in accordance with the Generally Accepted Accounting Practice effective for reporting periods beginning on or after 1 January 2015.

I have completed my examination. I can confirm that no matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect:

  1. accounting records were not kept in respect of the charity as required by section 130 of the 2011 Act; or

  2. the accounts do not accord with those records; or

  3. the accounts do not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the form and content of accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement that the accounts give a 'true and fair' view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination.

I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.

Signed: Dated: 22/10/2024 D Tabiri FCCA

177 Ballens Road, Chatham, Kent ME5 8PG

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NISSI LIFE CHURCH

STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023

Unrestricted
funds
Note
2023
£
INCOME FROM:
Donations and legacies
2
143,554
Investments
3
-
Other income - rents
11,197
TOTAL INCOME
154,751
EXPENDITURE ON:
Raising funds
4
96,076
Charitable activities
5,6,7
69,029
TOTAL EXPENDITURE
165,105
NET EXPENDITURE BEFORE OTHER RECOGNISED
GAINS AND LOSSES
(10,354)
NET MOVEMENT IN FUNDS
(10,354)
RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS:
Total funds brought forward
15,460
TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD
5,106		 Total
funds
2023
£
143,554
-
11,197
154,751
96,076
69,029
165,105
(10,354)
(10,354)
15,460
5,106		 Total
funds
2022
£
158,639
1
7,500
166,140
92,458
74,618
167,076
(936)
(936)
16,396
15,460

The notes on pages 8 to 16 form part of these financial statements.

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NISSI LIFE CHURCH

BALANCE SHEET AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2023

2023 2022
Note £ £ £ £
FIXED ASSETS
Tangible assets 11 15,174 19,256
CURRENT ASSETS
Debtors 12 4,500 4,500
Cash at bank and in hand 235 2,852
4,735 7,352
CREDITORS:amounts falling due within
one year 13 (14,803) (11,148)
NET CURRENT LIABILITIES (10,068) (3,796)
NET ASSETS 5,106 15,460
CHARITY FUNDS
Unrestricted funds 5,106 15,460
TOTAL FUNDS 5,106 15,460

The financial statements were approved by the Trustees on 21/10/2024 and signed on their behalf, by:

1] ................................................ J S Seglah (Trustee)

The notes on pages 8 to 16 form part of these financial statements.

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NISSI LIFE CHURCH

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023

1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES

1.1 Basis of preparation of financial statements

The financial statements have been prepared to give a 'true and fair' view and have departed from the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 only to the extent required to provide a 'true and fair' view. This departure has involved following the Charities SORP (FRS 102) published on 16 July 2014 rather than the Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice effective from 1 April 2005 which has since been withdrawn.

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 notes to these accounts. The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the Statement of Recommended Practice: Accounting and Reporting by Charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) issued on 16 July 2014 and Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) and Charities Act 2011.

NISSI LIFE CHURCH constitutes a public benefit entity as defined by FRS 102.

1.2 Going concern

After making appropriate enquiries, the trustees have a reasonable expectation that the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future.The charity has positive cash reserves and fund balances as at the year end date and the date of signing this report. For this reason they continue to adopt the going concern basis in preparing the financial statements.

1.3 Income

All income is recognised once the charity has entitlement to the income, it is probable that the income will be received and the amount of income receivable can be measured reliably.

Income tax recoverable in relation to donations received under Gift Aid or deeds of covenant is recognised at the time of the donation.

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NISSI LIFE CHURCH

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023

1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)

1.4 Expenditure

Expenditure is recognised once there is a legal or constructive obligation to transfer economic benefit to a third party, it is probable that a transfer of economic benefits will be required in settlement and the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably. Expenditure is classified by activity. The costs of each activity are made up of the total of direct costs and shared costs, including support costs involved in undertaking each activity. Direct costs attributable to a single activity are allocated directly to that activity. Shared costs which contribute to more than one activity and support costs which are not attributable to a single activity are apportioned between those activities on a basis consistent with the use of resources. Central staff costs are allocated on the basis of time spent, and depreciation charges allocated on the portion of the asset’s use.

Support costs are those costs incurred directly in support of expenditure on the objects of the charity and include project management carried out at Headquarters. Governance costs are those incurred in connection with administration of the charity and compliance with constitutional and statutory requirements.

Costs of generating funds are costs incurred in attracting voluntary income, and those incurred in trading activities that raise funds.

Charitable activities and Governance costs are costs incurred on the charity's educational operations, including support costs and costs relating to the governance of the charity apportioned to charitable activities.

All expenditure is inclusive of irrecoverable VAT.

1.5 Tangible fixed assets and depreciation

A review for impairment of a fixed asset is carried out if events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying value of any fixed asset may not be recoverable. Shortfalls between the carrying value of fixed assets and their recoverable amounts are recognised as impairments. Impairment losses are recognised in the Statement of financial activities.

Tangible fixed assets are carried at cost, net of depreciation and any provision for impairment. Depreciation is provided at rates calculated to write off the cost of fixed assets, less their estimated residual value, over their expected useful lives on the following bases:

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NISSI LIFE CHURCH

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023

1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)

1.6 Interest receivable

Interest on funds held on deposit is included when receivable and the amount can be measured reliably by the charity; this is normally upon notification of the interest paid or payable by the Bank.

1.7 Operating leases

Rentals under operating leases are charged to the Statement of financial activities on a straight line basis over the lease term.

1.8 Debtors

Trade and other debtors are recognised at the settlement amount after any trade discount offered. Prepayments are valued at the amount prepaid net of any trade discounts due.

1.9 Cash at Bank and in hand

Cash at bank and in hand includes cash and short term highly liquid investments with a short maturity of three months or less from the date of acquisition or opening of the deposit or similar account.

1.10 Liabilities and provisions

Liabilities are recognised when there is an obligation at the Balance sheet date as a result of a past event, it is probable that a transfer of economic benefit will be required in settlement, and the amount of the settlement can be estimated reliably. Liabilities are recognised at the amount that the charity anticipates it will pay to settle the debt or the amount it has received as advanced payments for the goods or services it must provide. Provisions are measured at the best estimate of the amounts required to settle the obligation. Where the effect of the time value of money is material, the provision is based on the present value of those amounts, discounted at the pre-tax discount rate that reflects the risks specific to the liability. The unwinding of the discount is recognised within interest payable and similar charges.

1.11 Financial instruments

The charity only has financial assets and financial liabilities of a kind that qualify as basic financial instruments. Basic financial instruments are initially recognised at transaction value and subsequently measured at their settlement value with the exception of bank loans which are subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method.

1.12 Pensions

The charity operates a defined contribution pension scheme and the pension charge represents the amounts payable by the charity to the fund in respect of the year.

1.13 Fund accounting

General funds are unrestricted funds which are available for use at the discretion of the Trustees in furtherance of the general objectives of the charity and which have not been designated for other purposes.

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NISSI LIFE CHURCH

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023

2. INCOME FROM DONATIONS AND LEGACIES

Unrestricted
funds
2023
£
Donations
137,875
Gift aid receipts
5,680
Total donations and legacies
143,554
Total 2022
158,639
INVESTMENT INCOME
Unrestricted
funds
2023
£
Bank deposit interest
-
-
Total 2022
1		 Total
funds
2023
£
137,875
5,680
143,554
158,639
Total
funds
2023
£
-
-
1		 Total
funds
2022
£
145,592
13,047
158,639
Total
funds
2022
£
1
1

3. INVESTMENT INCOME

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NISSI LIFE CHURCH

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023

4. RAISING FUNDS

Unrestricted
funds
2023
£
Motor, travel & subsistence
3,390
Rent & rates
45,899
Ushering costs
560
Repairs & renewals
2,232
Refreshments & hospitality
1,181
Pastoral expenses
-
Children and youth ministry expenses
801
Trustees remuneration
12,000
Advertising & publicity
770
Media, website & video production
185
Other staff costs
24,000
Depreciation
5,057
Subtotal
96,075
Other raising funds
1
96,076
Total 2022
80,458
OTHER DIRECT COSTS - CHARITABLE
Charitable
activities
Conferences & seminar
380
Music ministry
21,410
Honorariums
1,000
Printing, postage and stationery
4,314
Welfare and Charitable donations
5,569
Subtotal
32,673
Car park costs
1,934
34,607
Total 2022
33,210		 Total
funds
2023
£
3,390
45,899
560
2,232
1,181
-
801
12,000
770
185
24,000
5,057
96,075
1
96,076
80,458
Total
2023
380
21,410
1,000
4,314
5,569
32,673
1,934
34,607
33,210		 Total
funds
2022
£
2,208
41,841
422
3,121
1,514
1,000
222
12,000
-
542
24,000
5,588
92,458
-
92,458
Total
2022
1,083
18,808
1,000
3,201
6,298
30,390
2,820
33,210

5. OTHER DIRECT COSTS - CHARITABLE

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NISSI LIFE CHURCH

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023

6. SUPPORT COSTS

Light & heat
Printing, postage and stationery
Insurance
Total 2022		 Charitable
activities
£
3,442
513
4,868
8,823
8,967		 Total
2023
£
3,442
513
4,868
8,823
8,967		 Total
2022
£
2,595
2,171
4,201
8,967

During the year ended 31 December 2023, the charity incurred the following Governance costs:

£ NIL (2022 - £NIL) included within the table above in respect of Charitable activities.

£ NIL (2022 - £NIL) included within the table above in respect of Costs of generating voluntary funds. £ NIL (2022 - £NIL) included within the table above in respect of Govenance costs.

£ NIL (2022 - £NIL) included within the table above in respect of Other costs.

7. GOVERNANCE COSTS

Unrestricted
funds
2023
£
Accountancy fees
240
Bank charges
1,953
Other legal & professional fees
400
Telecommunication costs
517
Computer costs
1,204
Hire of vehicle & equipment
4,643
Sundry expenses
95
Outreach & evangelism
-
Cleaning
280
Facilities management
597
Training
-
Admin, caretaker and pastoral team costs
14,565
Employer's NI
400
Pension costs
706
Subtotal
25,600
Other governance costs
(1)
25,599		 Total
funds
2023
£
240
1,953
400
517
1,204
4,643
95
-
280
597
-
14,565
400
706
25,600
(1)
25,599		 Total
funds
2022
£
1,090
3,421
300
336
642
4,829
152
600
840
262
144
18,885
-
940
32,441
-
32,441

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NISSI LIFE CHURCH

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023

8. NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE)

This is stated after charging:

2023 2022
£ £
Depreciation of tangible fixed assets:
- owned by the charity 5,057 5,588
Auditors' remuneration - audit - 850
Auditors' remuneration - other services 240 240

Trustees received remuneration amounting to £12000 in the current year (2022 - £12000). During the year, no Trustees received any benefits in kind (2022 - £NIL).

9. STAFF COSTS

Staff costs were as follows:

Wages and salaries
Other pension costs		 2023
£
36,400
706
37,106		 2022
£
36,000
940
36,940

The average number of persons employed by the charity during the year was as follows:

Staff

2023 2022
No. No.
2 2

No employee received remuneration amounting to more than £60,000 in either year.

10. TRUSTEES' REMUNERATION

During the year retirement benefits were accruing to 1 Trustee (2022 - 1) in respect of defined contribution pension schemes.

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NISSI LIFE CHURCH

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023

11. TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS

Music &
church
equipments
£
Cost
At 1 January 2023
71,027
Additions
87
At 31 December 2023
71,114
Depreciation
At 1 January 2023
59,733
Charge for the year
2,845
At 31 December 2023
62,578
Net book value
At 31 December 2023
8,536
At 31 December 2022
11,294
12.
DEBTORS
Other debtors
13.
CREDITORS: Amounts falling due within one year
Other taxation and social security
Other creditors
Accruals and deferred income		 Motor
vehicles
£
24,431
-
24,431
23,771
165
23,936
495
660

 Motor
vehicles
£
24,431
-
24,431
23,771
165
23,936
495
660

 Fixtures and
fittings
£
54,387
888
55,275
47,085
2,047
49,132
6,143
7,302
2023
£
4,500
2023
£
13,816
137
850
14,803		 Total
£
149,845
975
150,820
130,589
5,057
135,646
15,174
19,256
2022
£
4,500
2022
£
10,161
137
850
11,148

14. PENSION COMMITMENTS

The charity operates a defined contributions pension scheme. The assets of the scheme are held separately from those of the charity in an independently administered fund. The pension cost charge represents contributions payable by the charity to the fund and amounted to £706 (2022 - £940). Contributions totalling £137 (2022 - £137) were payable to the fund at the balance sheet date.

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NISSI LIFE CHURCH

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023

15. OPERATING LEASE COMMITMENTS

At 31 December 2023 the total of the Charity’s future minimum lease payments under non-cancellable operating leases was:

2023 2022
£ £
Amounts payable:
Between 1 and 5 years 37,685 67,185

16. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

There were no related party transactions other than those already disclosed elsewhere in the accounts.

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