REGISTERED COMPANY NUMBER: 04438579 (England and Wales) REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER: 1094739
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES AND
UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022
FOR
GRACE FOUNTAIN CHURCH LIMITED (A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE)
GRACE FOUNTAIN CHURCH LIMITED
CONTENTS OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022
| Page | |||
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| Report of the Trustees | 1 | to | 5 |
| Independent Examiner's Report | 6 | ||
| Statement of Financial Activities | 7 | ||
| Balance Sheet | 8 | ||
| Notes to the Financial Statements | 9 | to | 14 |
| Detailed Statement of Financial Activities | 15 |
GRACE FOUNTAIN CHURCH LIMITED
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022
The trustees who are also directors of the charity for the purposes of the Companies Act 2006, present their report with the financial statements of the charity for the year ended 31 December 2022. The trustees have adopted the provisions of Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effective 1 January 2019).
Objectives and activities
Objectives and aims of the charity are:
The advancement of the Christian Faith at Home and Abroad by proclaiming the truths concerning God's Son, Jesus Christ as taught in the Holy Bible.
Such other charitable purposes as shall further the attainment of the above including supporting missionary activities in the United Kingdom and overseas.
Promotion of religious instruction in accordance with the Christian Faith by means of a Sunday school and various ministries.
Public benefit
Grace Fountain Church Limited is committed to enabling as many people as possible to worship at our church and to become part of the Christian community in Wigan. Grace Fountain Church Limited also works in collaboration with other churches in Wigan to formulate how a united church can involve the many groups that live within our community. Our services put faith into practice through prayer, scripture, praise, worship and sacraments.
Our activities for the year were planned taking into consideration the Commission's guidance on public benefit and, in particular, the specific guidance on charities for the advancement of religion. In particular we try to enable ordinary people to live out their faith as part of the Christian community through:
Study of the scriptures
Worship and prayer Developing their knowledge and trust in Jesus
Provision of pastoral care for people living in the community Missionary work through outreach and provision of financial support to other various local, national and international charitable organisations.
To facilitate this work it is important that we maintain the fabric of our church building and equipment.
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GRACE FOUNTAIN CHURCH LIMITED
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022
Achievement and performance Fundraising activities
Achievement and performance Fundraising activities
1. Trustees' Meetings
The Trustees held 2 meetings during the year.
2. Outreach Events held during the year.
2.1 2nd January 2022
Dedication of Ariella Asare. A day of fellowship and outreach for family and friends to celebrate this wonderful occasion.
2.2 7th to 13th February 2022
A call to Fasting and Prayer for spiritual and social intervention for Wigan, the Nation, and all various needs. Members and all invited.
2.3 20th February 2022
Dedication of Gloria Etonam Ajavon. A day of fellowship and outreach for family and friends who attended this wonderful occasion.
2.4 26th February 2022
Women of the Nations Outreach, Visiting Speaker Keri Warden-Owen came for a day of discovery and refreshing speaking on "Living Life to the Full". An outreach for the community, friends, and family.
2.5 20th March 2022
Dedication of Evie Rose Eshiett. A day of fellowship and outreach for family and friends to celebrate this wonderful occasion.
2.6 27th March 2022
Pastor Clay Luamba from Bethel Church in Manchester preached on the subject of "Faith" and changing our way of thinking, knowing who we are in Christ. Outreach for all.
2.7 14th April 2022
Easter Reflections Service
Praise and Worship evening with a short message reflecting on the living hope we have in Christ Jesus. Outreach for the community, family, and friends.
2.8 15th April 2022
Easter Reflections Service - Good Friday evening meeting reflecting on the finished work of Christ. An outreach for the community, family, and friends.
2.9 17th April 2022
Easter Reflections Service
Our Easter Reflections Service was a message of hope in Christ Jesus. An outreach for the community, family, and friends.
2.10 15th May 2022
Pastor Geoffrey Godson preached on the subject of "drawing near to God" and God being the rewarder of those who diligently seek Him. Outreach for all.
2.11 22nd May 2022
Pastor Paul Kazibwe spoke on God's love and plan for all humanity. Outreach for all.
2.12 5th June 2022
Bishop Wale Akinyande, visiting from Liverpool, preached on the subject of the Spirit of Pentecost, and witnessing for Christ. Outreach for family members and the neighbourhood.
2.13 19th June 2022
GFC Freedom Project from June to August 2022
Services throughout the month of June, July and August. Intense follow ups, counselling, fasting and prayer for individual needs. Ending with Fellowship Meal and outreach for family and friends and the community at the close of the month.
2.14 10th July 2022
Pastor Clifford Osifo, visiting from Ireland, preached on God's command to be strong and courageous - and not letting our today decide how we serve God. Outreach for all.
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GRACE FOUNTAIN CHURCH LIMITED
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022
2.15 17th July 2022
Pastor Clay Luamba from Manchester preached on the subject of "God turning your threats into opportunities". Outreach for Community, family, and friends.
2.16 31st July 2022
GFC Freedom Project from June to August 2022
Services throughout the month of June, July and August. Intense follow ups, counselling, fasting and prayer for individual needs. Ending with Fellowship Meal. An outreach for family and friends and the community.
2.17 7th August 2022
Reverend Lawrence Aboagye - spoke on the subject of "Being more than conquerors in Christ Jesus". When we follow Christ's plan for our lives we will win every battle. Outreach for all.
2.18 28th August 2022
GFC Freedom Project, August 2022
Services throughout the month of June, July, and August. Intense follow ups, counselling, fasting and prayer for individual needs. Ending with All Nations Fellowship Meal and outreach for family and friends and the community. All members in traditional dress.
2.19 10th September 2022
Baptisms were held for three of our members, and a celebration was held afterwards with Church and family members.
2.20 2nd October 2022
Pastor Clay Luamba from Manchester preached on the subject of "Remaining in the Lord" and be truly connected, and don't get distracted. The Lord will take care of you. Outreach for family, friends, and neighbourhood.
2.21 30th October 2022
Pastor Clifford Osifo, our visiting Speaker from Ireland, talked on "How it pays to serve God", and serving with all your heart. In due season we shall reap if we faint not. Outreach for family, friends and neighbourhood.
2.22 27th November 2022
Dedication of Laud Hayford. A celebration and outreach for family and friends to celebrate with the Hayford family on this special day.
2.23 8th December 2022
Carols Around the Tree
With Standish Brass Band, hosted by our Local Councillor Ronald Conway, and the Aspull Forum, followed by refreshments for family, friends and the community at the Church.
2.24 13th December 2022
Nativity Service
A wonderful Service for family, friends, and the community, where the Children give the message of hope in the Story of the Birth of Jesus. A short message by Bishop Doe and refreshments after Service.
2.25 18th December 2022
Thanksgiving Service
A Thanksgiving Service to God with Fellowship Meal. Outreach for friends, family and the community.
2.26 31st December 2022
Crossover Service
A Service held in the evening to celebrate the start of a New Year, open to all.
3. The Women's Ministry - Women of Substance
The Women's Ministry held monthly meetings every third Saturday throughout the year. With Praise and Worship, The Word, and Prayer. Open to the community and members.
4. Craft/Outreach Sessions
Craft/Outreach sessions have continued throughout the year on a fortnightly basis. Open as a community outreach for all in the neighbourhood, plus church members, to learn new skills and have fellowship with one another. Sewing, card making, flower arrangements and jewellery making were taught in these sessions.
5. Weekly Prayer Meetings/Bible Studies
Weekly Prayer Meetings/Bible Studies were carried out weekly throughout the year.
- Monthly Prayer Meetings with Fasting and Prayer for 2 days each month, were carried out at the end of each month.
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GRACE FOUNTAIN CHURCH LIMITED
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022
Financial Performance
During the year the charity received income amounting to £90,254 (2021 £68,802). Total expenditure for the year was £77,347 (2021 £61,114). Thus giving a profit for the year of £12,907 (2021 profit £7,688).
At 31 December 2022 net book value of property, plant and equipment comprising church building, office and church equipment was £92,365 (2021 £89,720). Current assets comprising cash balances at bank and in hand and debtors balances totalled £79,398 (2021 £70,077). Liabilities of the charity at year end amounted to £884 (2021 £1,825). Thus total funds of the charity represented by total assets less liabilities was £170,879 (2021 £157,972).
Giving to Missions
Total giving to Missions during the financial year ending 31st December 2022 amounted to £4,130 (2021 £1,250) representing 4.6% (2021: 1.8%) of total income for the year.
Glory, Honour and Praise be unto our God forever and ever!
Structure, governance and management Governing document
The charity is controlled by its governing document, a deed of trust, and constitutes a limited company, limited by guarantee, as defined by the Companies Act 2006.
Grace Fountain Church Limited is a charitable company limited by guarantee, incorporated on 14 May, 2002 as Greenough Christian Fellowship and registered as a charity on 22 November, 2002. The name changed to Grace Fountain Church Limited on 20th November 2014. The company was established under a Memorandum of Association which established the objects and powers of the charitable company and is governed under its Articles of Association. In the event of the company being wound up members are required to contribute an amount of £1.
Appointment of Trustees
As set out in the Articles of Association new trustees are elected by members of the charitable company providing they qualify in accordance with any criteria or policy for admission of members made by the trustees.
The trustees when complete consist of at least 3 and not more than 7 individuals.
One third (or the number closest to the one third) of the trustees must retire after the first 3 years and then every 2 years thereafter, those longest in office retiring first. However, retiring trustees may be nominated for re-appointment
Reference and administrative details Registered Company number
04438579 (England and Wales)
Registered Charity number
1094739
Registered office
Coop Street Scholes Wigan Lancashire WN1 3NH
Trustees
Bishop F H Doe Chairman Mrs G Ryder Trustee Mrs M Watson Trustee
Independent Examiner
NRB 1st Floor Waterside House Waterside Drive Wigan Lancashire WN3 5AZ
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GRACE FOUNTAIN CHURCH LIMITED
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022
| 31.12.22 | 31.12.21 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Unrestricted | Total | ||
| fund | funds | ||
| Notes | £ | £ | |
| INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM | |||
| Donations and legacies | 2 | 83,001 | 68,344 |
| Other trading activities | 3 | 7,253 | 458 |
| Total | 90,254 | 68,802 | |
| EXPENDITURE ON | |||
| Raising funds | 4 | 73,217 | 59,864 |
| Charitable activities | 5 | ||
| Ghana Missions | 4,130 | - | |
| International Church | - | 1,250 | |
| Total | 77,347 | 61,114 | |
| NET INCOME | 12,907 | 7,688 | |
| RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS | |||
| Total funds brought forward | 157,972 | 150,284 | |
| TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD | 170,879 | 157,972 |
The notes form part of these financial statements
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| BALANCESHEET 31 DECEMBER2022 |
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31.12.22 | 31.12.21 | |||
| Unrestricted | Total | |||
| Notes | fund t |
fundst | ||
| FIXED ASSETS | ||||
| Tangibleassets | 11 | 92,365 | 89,720 | |
| CURRENTASSETS | ||||
| Debtors | 12 | 12,124 | 9,326 | |
| Cashatbank.and in hand | 67,274 | 60,751 | ||
| 7S,398 | 70,077 | |||
| CREDITORS | ||||
| Amounts fallingdue within oneyear | 13 | (884) | (1,825) | |
| NET CURRENT ASSETS | 78,514 | 68,252 | ||
| TOTAL ASSETSLESSCURRENT | LIABILITIES | 170,879 | 157,972 | |
| NET ASSETS | r:,u2 | 157,972 : |
||
| FUNDS | 14 | |||
| Unrestrictedfunds | 170,879 | 157,972 | ||
| TOTALFUNDS | : | 170,879 | 157,972 |
GRACE FOUNTAIN CHURCH LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022
1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Basis of preparing the financial statements
The financial statements of the charitable company, which is a public benefit entity under FRS 102, have been prepared in accordance with the Charities SORP (FRS 102) 'Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effective 1 January 2019)', Financial Reporting Standard 102 'The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland' and the Companies Act 2006. The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention.
Income
All income is recognised in the Statement of Financial Activities once the charity has entitlement to the funds, it is probable that the income will be received and the amount can be measured reliably.
Expenditure
Liabilities are recognised as expenditure as soon as there is a legal or constructive obligation committing the charity to that expenditure, 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 accounted for on an accruals basis and has been classified under headings that aggregate all cost related to the category. Where costs cannot be directly attributed to particular headings they have been allocated to activities on a basis consistent with the use of resources.
Tangible fixed assets
Depreciation is provided at the following annual rates in order to write off each asset over its estimated useful life.
Church Building - 2% on cost Plant and machinery - 25% on cost Fixtures and fittings - 25% on cost
Taxation
The charity is exempt from corporation tax on its charitable activities.
Fund accounting
Unrestricted funds can be used in accordance with the charitable objectives at the discretion of the trustees.
Restricted funds can only be used for particular restricted purposes within the objects of the charity. Restrictions arise when specified by the donor or when funds are raised for particular restricted purposes.
Further explanation of the nature and purpose of each fund is included in the notes to the financial statements.
Pension costs and other post-retirement benefits
The charitable company operates a defined contribution pension scheme. Contributions payable to the charitable company's pension scheme are charged to the Statement of Financial Activities in the period to which they relate.
2. DONATIONS AND LEGACIES
| DONATIONS AND LEGACIES | ||
|---|---|---|
| 31.12.22 | 31.12.21 | |
| £ | £ | |
| Gift aided giving | 53,583 | 45,710 |
| General offering | 29,418 | 22,634 |
| 83,001 | 68,344 |
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022
3. OTHER TRADING ACTIVITIES
| 3. | OTHER TRADING ACTIVITIES | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 31.12.22 | 31.12.21 | ||
| £ | £ | ||
| Other income | 7,253 | 458 | |
| 4. | RAISING FUNDS | ||
| Raising donations and legacies | |||
| 31.12.22 | 31.12.21 | ||
| £ | £ | ||
| Salaries and wages | 26,238 | 26,238 | |
| Bishop's travel expenses | 1,590 | 2,670 | |
| Support costs | 36,624 | 25,566 | |
| 64,452 | 54,474 | ||
| Other trading activities | |||
| 31.12.22 | 31.12.21 | ||
| £ | £ | ||
| Guest speakers | 2,350 | 1,250 | |
| Holy communion, flowers, refreshments etc | 85 | - | |
| Outreach and fellowship events | 6,330 | 4,140 | |
| 8,765 | 5,390 | ||
| Aggregate amounts | 73,217 | 59,864 | |
| 5. | CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES COSTS | ||
| Direct | |||
| Costs | |||
| £ | |||
| Ghana Missions | 4,130 | ||
| 6. | SUPPORT COSTS | ||
| Management | |||
| £ | |||
| Raising donations and legacies | 36,624 | ||
| 7. | NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE) | ||
| Net income/(expenditure) is stated after charging/(crediting): | |||
| 31.12.22 | 31.12.21 | ||
| £ | £ | ||
| Depreciation - owned assets | 6,853 | 4,479 |
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GRACE FOUNTAIN CHURCH LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022
| 8. | TRUSTEES' REMUNERATION AND BENEFITS | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 31.12.22 | 31.12.21 | ||
| £ | £ | ||
| Bishop's salary | 25,656 | 25,656 | |
| Bishop's pension contributions to defined benefit scheme | 582 | 582 | |
| 26,238 | 26,238 | ||
| Trustees' expenses | |||
| 31.12.22 | 31.12.21 | ||
| £ | £ | ||
| Trustees' expenses | 1,590 | 2,670 | |
| 9. | STAFF COSTS | ||
| The average monthly number of employees during the year was as follows: | |||
| 31.12.22 | 31.12.21 | ||
| Bishop | 1 | 1 | |
| Administration | 1 | 1 | |
| 2 | 2 | ||
| No employees received emoluments in excess of £60,000. | |||
| 10. | COMPARATIVES FOR THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES | ||
| Unrestricted | |||
| fund | |||
| £ | |||
| INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM | |||
| Donations and legacies | 68,344 | ||
| Other trading activities | 458 | ||
| Total | 68,802 | ||
| EXPENDITURE ON | |||
| Raising funds | 59,864 | ||
| Charitable activities | |||
| International Church | 1,250 | ||
| Total | 61,114 | ||
| NET INCOME | 7,688 | ||
| RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS | |||
| Total funds brought forward | 150,284 | ||
| TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD | 157,972 |
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GRACE FOUNTAIN CHURCH LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022
11. TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS
| 11. TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS |
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| Church Building £ COST At 1 January 2022 123,823 Additions - At 31 December 2022 123,823 DEPRECIATION At 1 January 2022 37,452 Charge for year 2,475 At 31 December 2022 39,927 NET BOOK VALUE At 31 December 2022 83,896 At 31 December 2021 86,371 12. DEBTORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR HMRC gift aid receivable Prepayments 13. CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR Social security and other taxes Pension account Accrued expenses 14. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS Unrestricted funds General fund TOTAL FUNDS Net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows: Unrestricted funds General fund TOTAL FUNDS |
Plant and machinery £ - 7,296 7,296 - 1,824 1,824 5,472 - At 1.1.22 £ 157,972 157,972 Incoming resources £ 90,254 90,254 |
Fixtures and fittings Totals £ £ 33,421 157,244 2,202 9,498 35,623 166,742 30,072 67,524 2,554 6,853 32,626 74,377 2,997 92,365 3,349 89,720 31.12.22 31.12.21 £ £ 11,885 9,135 239 191 12,124 9,326 31.12.22 31.12.21 £ £ (769) 230 140 - 1,513 1,595 884 1,825 Net movement At in funds 31.12.22 £ £ 12,907 170,879 12,907 170,879 Resources Movement expended in funds £ £ (77,347) 12,907 (77,347) 12,907 |
Totals £ 157,244 9,498 |
|
| 166,742 | ||||
| 67,524 6,853 |
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| 74,377 | ||||
| 92,365 | ||||
| 89,720 | ||||
| 31.12.21 £ 9,135 191 9,326 31.12.21 £ 230 - 1,595 1,825 At 31.12.22 £ 170,879 |
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| 170,879 | ||||
| 12,907 |
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GRACE FOUNTAIN CHURCH LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022
14. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS - continued
Comparatives for movement in funds
| At 1.1.21 £ Unrestricted funds General fund 150,284 TOTAL FUNDS 150,284 Comparative net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows: Incoming resources £ Unrestricted funds General fund 68,802 TOTAL FUNDS 68,802 |
Net movement At in funds 31.12.21 £ £ 7,688 157,972 7,688 157,972 Resources Movement expended in funds £ £ (61,114) 7,688 (61,114) 7,688 |
At 31.12.21 £ 157,972 |
|---|---|---|
| 157,972 |
A current year 12 months and prior year 12 months combined position is as follows:
| Unrestricted funds General fund TOTAL FUNDS |
At 1.1.21 £ 150,284 150,284 |
Net movement in funds £ 20,595 20,595 |
At 31.12.22 £ 170,879 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 170,879 |
A current year 12 months and prior year 12 months combined net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows:
| Incoming | Resources | Movement | |
|---|---|---|---|
| resources | expended | in funds | |
| £ | £ | £ | |
| Unrestricted funds | |||
| General fund | 159,056 | (138,461) | 20,595 |
| TOTAL FUNDS | 159,056 | (138,461) | 20,595 |
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GRACE FOUNTAIN CHURCH LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022
- RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURES
There were no related party transactions for the year ended 31 December 2022.
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GRACE FOUNTAIN CHURCH LIMITED
DETAILED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022
| 31.12.22 | 31.12.21 | |
|---|---|---|
| £ | £ | |
| INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS | ||
| Donations and legacies | ||
| Gift aided giving | 53,583 | 45,710 |
| General offering | 29,418 | 22,634 |
| 83,001 | 68,344 | |
| Other trading activities | ||
| Other income | 7,253 | 458 |
| Total incoming resources | 90,254 | 68,802 |
| EXPENDITURE | ||
| Raising donations and legacies | ||
| Bishop's salary | 25,656 | 25,656 |
| Bishop's pension contributions to defined benefit | ||
| scheme | 582 | 582 |
| Bishop's travel expenses | 1,590 | 2,670 |
| 27,828 | 28,908 | |
| Other trading activities | ||
| Guest speakers | 2,350 | 1,250 |
| Holy communion, flowers, refreshments etc | 85 | - |
| Outreach and fellowship events | 6,330 | 4,140 |
| 8,765 | 5,390 | |
| Charitable activities | ||
| Missions and donations | 4,130 | 1,250 |
| Support costs | ||
| Management | ||
| Wages | 11,294 | 10,784 |
| Pensions | 152 | 137 |
| Water, light and heat | 7,454 | 2,023 |
| Insurance | 1,243 | 1,130 |
| Health and safety | 419 | 386 |
| Telephone | 510 | 459 |
| Postage and stationery | 131 | 329 |
| Christian copyright licencing | - | 275 |
| Administration expenses | 439 | 2,145 |
| Farewell and welfare | 2,191 | 518 |
| Equipment repairs | 1,111 | 306 |
| Repairs and renewals | 1,265 | 211 |
| Cleaning | 1,596 | 770 |
| Accountancy | 1,966 | 1,614 |
| Freehold property | 2,475 | 2,475 |
| Plant and machinery | 1,824 | - |
| Fixtures and fittings | 2,554 | 2,004 |
| 36,624 | 25,566 | |
| Total resources expended | 77,347 | 61,114 |
| Net income | 12,907 | 7,688 |
This page does not form part of the statutory financial statements
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