INTERNATIONAL LIFE GATE CHAPEL
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31[ST] OCTOBER 2023
CHARITY NUMBER: 1132075
INTERNATIONAL LIFE GATE CHAPEL ST. PHILIPS CHURCH AVONDALE SQUARE LONDON SE1 5PD
INDEX Page Legal & Administrative Details 1 Trustee’s Report 2-3 Independent Examiner’s Report 4 Statement of Financial Activities 5 Balance Sheet 6 Notes on the financial Statements 7 - 10
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INTRNATIONAL LIFE GATE CHAPEL
LEGAL & ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS YEAR ENDED 31[ST] OCTOBER 2023
ADDRESS FOR CORRESPONDENCE
ST PHILIPS CHURCH AVONDALE SQUARE LONDON SE1 5PD
REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER
1132075
GOVERNING DOCUMENT
DECLARATION OF TRUST 24[TH] MAY 2009.
TRUSTEES/ DIRECTORS
Mr Anthony Justice Des-Bordes Mr Philip Kwasi Barfi Mr Charles Dickson
PRINCIPAL BANKERS
Santander Uk Plc 2 Triton Square Regent’s Place NW1 3AN
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER
FRESH FIRE ORGANISATION GENERATOR BUSINESS CENTRE 95 MILES ROAD MITCHAM CR4 3FH
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INTERNATIONAL LIFE GATE CHAPEL
TRUSTEES’ REPORT YEAR ENDED 31[ST] October 2023
The trustees are pleased to present their report for the year ended 31[st] October 2023 for the charity, International Life Gate Chapel with Charity Number 1132075.
The Trustees of the charity are: Mr Anthony Justice Des-Bordes Mr Charles Dickson Mr Philip Kwasi Barfi
The principal address of the charity is: St Philips Church Avondale Square SE1 5PD
STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT
The Charity governing document is a trust deed that was adopted on 24[th] May 2009 .The Charity is governed by a board on which the trustees are represented. It meets regularly to review, plan activities and monitor the financial position.
OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES
The Objects of the organisation are to advance the Christian Faith [in accordance with the Statement of Beliefs] through the holding of prayer meetings, lectures, public celebration of religious festivals and by producing and/or distributing literature and recorded material to enlighten others about the Christian faith. The trustees confirm that they have had due regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit before deciding what activities the charity should undertake.
ACHIEVMENTS AND PERFORMANCE
The Organisation continues to hold regular worship services through the year in which individuals were equipped and educated on the principles and doctrines of the Christian faith. The church has spent money on supporting mission outreaches of other charities. The organisation also spent a great amount of funds on paying the rent on building. It has also continued to hold several conferences during the financial year which have been geared towards educating the public on the principles of the Christian faith. The church continues to host regular Television and it has also aired programmes on television during the year.
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FINANCIAL REVIEW
The income of the charity is above £66,000. The costs have been managed over this period. The church used a large amount of its income for managing the operational costs incurred in hosting its weekly services and meetings. The charity had a surplus at the end of the year.
FUTURE PLANS
The church is on an ongoing concern in regard to its activities. The church plans to continue to host its regular church services and quarterly conferences as well as its television programs on Sky channel.
RESERVE POLICY
It is the policy of the Charity to maintain unrestricted funds, which are the reserves of the charity at about 3 months of unrestricted expenditure.This provides sufficient funds to cover any emergency expenditures that may arise from time to time. The charity will seek to maintain this level throughout the year.
RISK MANAGEMENT
The charity have assessed all the major risks to which the charity is exposed to, in particular those related to operations and finances of the charity, and are satisfied that systems are in place to mitigate exposure to major risks.
TRUSTEE RESPONSIBILITIES
Under the Charities Act 2011, the trustees are required to prepare a statement of accounts for each accounting year which gives a true and fair view of the state of the church. They are required to:
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Select suitable accounting policies and apply them consistently.
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Make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent.
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State whether the applicable accounting standards have been followed.
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Prepare financial statements on an ongoing basis.
They are responsible for keeping proper records which disclose with reasonable accuracy the finances of the church at any time and to ensure that such accounts comply with the Charities Act 2011.They also have a responsibility to safeguard the assets of the church and to take reasonable steps to detect fraud or other irregularities.
Approved by the Trustees on 5[th] September 2024 and signed on their behalf by:
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Independent Examiner’s Report To the Trustees
INTERNATIONAL LIFE GATE CHAPEL
I report on the accounts of the church for the year ended 31[ST] October 2023 set out on the following pages which have been prepared on the basis of the accounting policies shown in the corresponding pages.
Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner
The trustees of the church are responsible for the preparation of accounts: they consider that the audit requirement under section 144(2) of the Charities Act 2011 (the 2011 Act),does not apply. It is my responsibility to :
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Examine the accounts under section 145 of the 2011 Act.
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Follow the procedures laid down in the General Directions given by the Charity Commissioners made under section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act.
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State whether particular matters have come to my attention.
Basis of Independent examiner’s report
My examination was carried out in accordance with the General Directions given by the Charity Commissioners. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the church and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts and seeking explanations from you as trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit, and consequently I do not express an audit opinion on the view given by the accounts.
Independent examiner’s statement
In the course of my examination, no matter has come to my attention;
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(1) which gives me reasonable cause to believe that, in any material aspect, the trustees have not met the requirements to ensure that:
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proper accounting records are kept( in accordance with section 130 of the 2011 Act
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accounts are prepared which agree with the accounting records and comply
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with the accounting requirements of the 2011 Act: or
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(2) to which , in my opinion , attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
CHUKS AJUKA BSc(Man), FICB PMDip FRESH FIRE ORGANISATION South Lodge avenue Mitcham Surrey CR4 1LT
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INTERNATIONAL LIFE GATE CHAPEL
Statement of Financial Activities for the year ended 31st Ocotber 2023
| Unrestricted | Unrestricted | Unrestricted | Total Funds | Total Funds | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Funds | 2023 | 2022 | |||
| Incoming ResourcesNote | £ | £ | |||
| from generated funds | |||||
| Donations and Legacie | 2 | 54568 | 54568 | 66847 | |
| Investment income | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| _ ___ ___ _ |
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| 54568 | 54568 | 66847 | |||
| Other Income | |||||
| Other | 12170 | 12170 | 16020 | ||
| ______ | |||||
| Total Incoming | 66738 | 66738 | 82867 | ||
| Resources | |||||
| ______ | |||||
| Resources Expended | |||||
| Charitable activities in furtherance of objectives | |||||
| Charitable Activities | 6 | 67,475 | 67,475 | 61695 | |
| Other | 4 | 0 | 0 | 17402 | |
| ______ | |||||
| Total Resources | 67,475 | 67,475 | 79097 | ||
| Expended | ______ | ||||
| Net movement in funds | -737 | -737 | 3770 | ||
| Reconciliation of Funds | |||||
| Total Funds brought forward | -2762 | -2762 | -6532 | ||
| Total Funds carried forward | -3,499 | -3,499 | -2762 |
The above funds are all classed as to purpose All movements of funds and all recognised gains and losses are included above.
The notes on the accounts form part of these accounts.
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INTERNATIONAL LIFE GATE CHAPEL Balance Sheet as at 31st October 2023
| Note 2023 Fixed Assets £ Tangible fixed assets 5 11150 _ 11150 _ Current Assets Cash at bank and 1118 in hand Debtors & prepayments 9 11533 12651 Creditors:amounts falling due within one year Creditors & accruals 8 6722 _ Net Current Assets 5929 _ Creditors:amounts falling due after one year 10 20578 Net Assets -3499 Unrestricted Funds General Fund -3499 _ TOTAL FUNDS -3499 _ |
2022 12990 |
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| ___ 12990 |
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| ___ 1601 11533 |
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| 13134 6722 |
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| ___ 6412 |
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| ___ 22161 |
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| -2759 -2759 _ -2759 _ |
Approved by the trustees on 5th September 2024 and signed on their behalf by :
The notes on these accounts form part of these accounts
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INTERNATIONAL LIFEGATE CHAPEL NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31[ST] OCTOBER 2023
1.1 Basis of Accounting
These accounts have been prepared under the historic cost convention with items Recognised at cost or transaction values otherwise stated in the relevant note(s) to These accounts. The accounts 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 (FRS102) issued on 16 July 2014.
- 1.2 Going Concern: The accounts are prepared on a going concern basis.
1.3 The accounts present a true and fair view and no change have been made to the accounting policies adopted.
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1.4 No changes to the accounting estimates have occurred in the reporting period
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1.5 No material prior year error have been identified in the reporting period.
Recognition of Income
These are included in the Statement of Financial Activities (SOFA) when:
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The charity becomes entitled to resources;
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It is more likely than not that the trustees will receive the resources;
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The monetary value can be measured with sufficient reliability.
Grants and Donations
Grants and Donations are only included in the SOFA when the general income recognition criteria are met (5.10 to 512 FRS102 SORP)
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Tax reclaim on donations and gifts
Gift Aid receivable is included in the income when there is a valid declaration from the donor. Any gift aid amount recovered on a donation is considered to be part of that gift and is treated in addition to the same fund as the initial donation unless the donor or the terms of the appeal have specified otherwise.
EXPENDITURE AND LIABILITIES
Liability Recognition
Liabilities are recognised where it is more likely than not that there is a legal or constructive obligation committing the charity to pay out resources and the amount of the obligation can be measured with reasonable certainty.
Grants and Support Costs
Support costs have been allocated between the governance costs and other support. Governance costs comprise all costs involving public accountability of the charity and its compliance with regulation and good practice.
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INTERNATIONAL LIFEGATE CHAPEL NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31[ST] OCTOBER 2023
Creditors
The charity has creditors which are measured at settlement amounts less any trade discounts.
ASSETS
Tangible Fixed Assets for use by the charity
They are capitalised if they can be used for more than one year. They are valued at cost. The depreciation is calculated at 20% reducing balance method.
Debtors
Debtors are measured on initial recognition at settlement amount. Subsequently they are measured at cash.
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INTERNATIONAL LIFE GATE CHAPEL
Notes to the accounts for year ended 31st October 2023
2 Voluntary Income
| Church collections Donations Total |
Unrestricted Total funds Total funds Funds 2023 2022 £ £ 54568 54568 66847 |
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| _________ 54568 54568 66847 _________ |
3 Investment income
| **3 ** | Investment income | ||||||
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| Unrestricted | Total funds | ||||||
| Funds £ | 2023/£ | 2022/£ | |||||
| Bank Interest | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
| 2023/£ | 2022/£ | ||||||
| **4 ** | Other | Amount paid | |||||
| Speakers Expenses | 0 | 6100 | Purpose | ||||
| Mission offerings | 0 | 0 | missions | ||||
| Charitable giving | 0 | 11302 | |||||
| ______ | |||||||
| 0 | 17402 | ||||||
| ______ | |||||||
| **5 ** | Tangible Fixed Assets | Instrument | Fix& Fittin | Equipment | Total 2023 | ||
| Cost | £ | £ | £ | £ | |||
| At 01/11/2022 | 8698 | 7456 | 34872 | 51026 | |||
| Additions | 0 | 0 | 947 | 947 | |||
| ______ | |||||||
| At 31/10/2023 | , | 8698 | 7456 | 35819 | 51973 | ||
| Depreciation | |||||||
| At 01/11/2022 | 6007 | 5938 | 26091 | 38036 | |||
| charge for the year | 538 | 304 | 1945 | 2787 | |||
| ______ | |||||||
| At 31/10/2023 | 6545 | 6242 | 28036 | 40823 | |||
| Net Book Value at 31/10/2023 | 2153 | 1214 | 7783 | 11150 | |||
| Net Book Value at 01/11/2022 | 2691 | 1518 | 8781 | 12990 |
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INTERNATIONAL LIFE GATE CHAPEL Notes to the accounts for year ended 31st October 2023
| **6 ** | Cost of Activities in | furtherance of Charity's Objectives | furtherance of Charity's Objectives |
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| 2023/£ | 2022/£ | ||
| Rent of buildings | 13795 | 13319 | |
| Light & Heat | 4786 | 5827 | |
| Television programes | 1008 | 10031 | |
| Honorarium | 10812 | 0 | |
| Business Rates | 241 | 3095 | |
| Music services | 6240 | 1910 | |
| Welfare | 330 | 500 | |
| Cleaning | 0 | 9 | |
| Radio costs | 0 | 4498 | |
| Repairs | 1834 | 2348 | |
| Wages | 6183 | 3235 | |
| Subscriptions | 4871 | 173 | |
| Stationery & Printing | 158 | 158 | |
| Telephone & internet | 2720 | 1588 | |
| Travel | 471 | 663 | |
| Professional fees | 1156 | 0 | |
| Hospitality | 0 | 137 | |
| Hotel | 0 | 386 | |
| Depreciation | 2787 | 3248 | |
| Bank charges | 12 | 6 | |
| Admin | 2400 | 1945 | |
| Transport costs | 3497 | 0 | |
| Supplies | 208 | 4328 | |
| Church events | 1319 | 3173 | |
| Rates | 1178 | 0 | |
| Web hosting | 496 | 423 | |
| Accounting services | 695 | 695 | |
| Insurance | 278 | ||
| Total | 67475 | 61695 |
7 Staff Costs
The church had 1 employee during the financial year. All work was carried out by volunteers in the organisation.
| **8 ** | Creditors: amounts falling due within one year | Creditors: amounts falling due within one year | 2023/£ | 2022/£ | |
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| Independent examination | 600 | 600 | |||
| Accruals | 6122 | 6122 | |||
| Total | 6722 | 6722 | |||
| **9 ** | Debtors and Prepayments | 2023/£ | 2022/£ | ||
| Rent Deposit | 11533 | 11533 | |||
| **10 ** | Creditors: amounts falling after one year | 2023/£ | 2022/£ | ||
| Bounce back loan | 22161 | 22161 |
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