## **New Life Christian Ministry, Swindon** 

## **Annual Report of the Trustees 2024/25** 

**Charity number:** 1138217 

## **Principal activity** 

The principle activity of the organisation is that of the charitable running of the church. 

Some operational changes which were implemented in response to the Covid19 pandemic such as online Sunday services and Sunday school classes have returned to being in-person activities, others will remain online going forward; these include online weekly Bible Study sessions via Zoom and monthly corporate prayers. 

The trustees, leadership and congregation continue to fulfil the objectives of the church, which are to: 

- Advance the Christian religion 

- Relieve people who are in conditions of need, distress or who are aged or sick 

- Advance education on the basis of Christian principles 

## **Achievements over the past year** 

New Life has enjoyed a successful year. 

The regular activities of the church are: 

- Sunday worship services 

- Bible studies 

- Prayer meetings 

- Sunday school classes 

- Community outreach 

- Social fellowship events 

In March 2020 all in-person activities ceased; during 2021/22 some in-person activities were re-introduced such as Sunday worship services and limited community outreach such as home visits and community-based services. 

During 2022/23 in-person intercessory prayer meetings returned to the Centre whilst Bible studies and monthly corporate prayer meetings remained online. 

Hybrid arrangements were put in place for Sunday worship services to allow those unable to attend the in-person service to participate.  Zoom access to Sunday Services has now ceased. 

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Online and Hybrid arrangements had some impact on attendance but a great deal of effort was put into keeping members of the congregation connected and there was increased focus on mental health and wellbeing. 

During 2023/24 the vast majority of members attended in-person Sunday worship services though Zoom access was made available for those who were unable to attend but wanted to participate from home. 

During 2024/25 the decision was taken to cease Zoom access to Sunday services because all members had returned to in-person attendance. 

Worship service attendance has stabilized and all age-groups are now involved. Families and individuals have committed their time, attending regularly throughout the year.  The worship team and musicians lead vibrant worship which serves to enhance the experience of the congregation. 

In addition to the above, the intercessory team continue to meet regularly, welcoming those who have specific needs.  Easter, Christmas and New Year’s Eve services remain popular amongst the community, families and friends. 

Services on the first of each month and the social activity that follows are eagerly anticipated.  Hospitality and the sharing of food has expanded through a number of celebrations throughout the year such as the Easter ‘Fish Fry’. 

Sunday services incorporate Sunday school and youth groups to allow younger attendees to meet with peers whilst developing their faith in an environment tailored to meet their needs. 

Seminars and teaching sessions are held focusing on practical and theological subjects; each focusing on different aspects of life according to the ages and interests of different groups. 

The community continues to be served through the blessing of babies and infants. 

Home visits and telephone consultations are undertaken as required. 

## **Looking ahead** 

A main area of focus will continue to be evangelical and outreach work within the Swindon region. 

Income generation must feature more in the activities of the church to ensure a more sustainable future. 

Y Davis Trustee 

Charity number: 1138217 

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REGISTERED cOmP￿y NUMBER: 07035243 (England and Wales)
REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER: 1138217
rt of the Trustees and
UnauditeAI Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 March 2025
for
New Life Christian Min
Limited
Norton Tax Shops Limited
i & 5 Station Road
Keynsham
Bristol
BS312BH

Iyew Life Christi¥dn MiDi5
Limited
Contents of the Financial Statements
for the Year Ended 31 March 2025
Page
Report of the Trustees
Statement of Financial Activities
Balanee Sheet
Notes to the Finaneial Statements
5 to 9
Detailed StYdtemeDt of Financial Activities
io

Nejv Life Christian Minis
Limited
ort of the Trustees
for the Year Ended 31 March 2025
The trustees who are also directors of the charity for the putposes of the Compallies Act 2006> present their report with
tbe f￿anCial stateftnents of the charity for the year ￿ded 31 March 2025. The trustees have adi)pted the provisions of
Accounting and Rep¢)rting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to clwities preparing their
accounts iD accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of treland IFRS 102).
STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANACEMENr
Governing document
The charity is Controlled by its governing documenL a deed of W and mnstitute5 a limited company. limited by
guarantee, as defined by the Companies Act 2006.
REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS
Registered Company number
07035243 (England and Wales)
Registered Charity number
1138217
Registered offite
68 Thomas Avenue
Bristol
BS16 7TA
Trustees
Mrs Y Davis
Mr H Miller
Mrs J Miller
Company Secretary
Approved by order of the board of InL8tees on 24 October 2025 arLd sigTred on its beI￿lf by:
Mrs Y Davis - Trustee
Page I

New Life Christlan Minis
Limited
Statement of Fillancial Activities
for the Year Ended 31 l¥larch 2025
31.325
Unrestricted
fi￿d
31.3.24
Total
fimds
Notes
INCOME ENDOWMENTS FROM
Donations and legacies
34,759
27,843
Investment income
Other income
890
899
26,192
Tot&1
35,649
EXPENDITURE ON
Raising fimds
36,873
55,4(K)
NET INCOMEI(EXPENDITURE)
(1,224)
(466)
RECOYCJLtATION OF FUNDS
Total funds bTought forward
58,071
58,537
TOTAL FUl￿s CARRIED FORWARD
The notes form part of these financial statements
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New Life Christian Minis
Limited
Balance Sheet
31 March 2025
31.3.25
Unrestrirted
fund
31.3.24
Total
funds
Notes
FIXED ASSETS
Tan￿￿le assets
93
124
CURRENT ASSETS
Cash at bank and in hand
58,140
59267
CREDITORS
Amounts falling due within one year
(1,386)
(1,320)
NET CiJRREIYT ASSETS
57.947
TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENr
LIABtLITIES
56,847
58,071
ET ASSETS
58.071
FUNDS
Unrestricted funds
io
56.847
TOTAL FUNDS
56,847
The charitable company is entitled to exemption from audit U[￿er Section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 for the year
ended 31 March 2025.
The members have not required the company to obtain an audit of its fllwiCi￿ statements for the year ended
31 March 2025 in accordance with Section 476 of the ComFnies Act 2006.
The truste¢s acknowledge their responsI￿]IltieS for
(a)
ensuring that the charitable company keeps accounting records that compty with Sections 386 and 387 of the
Companies Act 21M6 and
preparing financial statements wbich give a lrne and fair view of the state of affairs of the charitable company as
at the end of each financial year and of its Sutplus or deficit for each fmancial year ID accordance with th¢
requTrrements of Sections 394 and 395 and which otherwise comply with the requirements of the Companies A
2006 relating to financial statements. so far as applicable to the charitable COD]pany.
(b)
The notes forni part of these financial statements
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New Life Cknristian Minist Lirnited
Balance Sheet - covtinu¢d
31 Mar¢h 2025
These financial statements hav¢ b¢¢n prepared in accordanrx with the provisions applicable to tharitable c¢)rnpanies
subject to the small Companies regitne.
The financial statements were approved by the Board of Trustees and authoTised for issue on 24 Othber 2025 and were
signed on its behalf by:
Mrs Y Davis - Trustee
H Mille
Mrs J Miller- T￿￿¢
The notes forni part of these financial statetnents
Page 4

Flew Life Christian Minist Limited
Flotes to the Financial Statements
for the Year Ended 31 March 2025
ACCOUNTING POLICIKS
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 10?) 'Accounting alld 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 l January 2019),,
Financial Reporting StaDdard 102 'The Financial Reporting Standard applithle in the UK and Republic of
Ireland, and the Companies Act 2006. The financial ststcments have been PTepared under the historical cost
convention.
Income
All income is recognised in the Statement of Financial Activitie5 once the charity has entitl¢meTht to the funds, it
is probable that the income will be received aDd the amount can be rneasured re]iabty.
Expenditure
Liabilities are recognised as expellditure as S￿11 a5 there is a legal or wnstrnctive obligation committing the
charity to that expenditute. it is probable that a transfer of economic benefits will be required in settlement and
the amount of the obligation can be tneasured reliabty. Expenditiwe is accounted for on an accruals basis and has
been classified under head￿￿ that aggregate cost re]a*d to the category. Where costs cannot be directly
attributed to particular headillgs they have been allocated to activities on a basis consistent with the use of
resources.
Tallgible fixed assets
Depreciation is provided at the following annual rates in order to write off eacb asset over its ¢stin￿ted useful
life.
Plant and nthinery
251/10 on reducing balance
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 Testricted pu￿0$¢$ within the objects of the charity.
ResLTiCtions arise when specified by the donor or when fimds raised for particll￿ restricted purposes.
Further explanation of the nature and purpose of each fund is included in the notes to the fmancial statements.
Pension costs and other post-retiremtnt benefits
The charitable company operates a defined contribution pension scheme. Conttibutions payable to the
clwitable company's pension scheme are charged to the Statement of Financia] Activities in the period to which
they relate.
llYVESTMENf INCOME
31.3.25
31.324
DeposRt account interest
890
899
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New Life Christian Minist Limited
Notes to the FiD8Dcial StaterneDts - continued
for the Year Ended 31 M8rch 2025
RAISING FUNDS
Raising donations and legaeies
31.3,25
31.3.24
Directi)rs' remullerdtioll etc
Hall hire
Trdvelling
Postage and 5tatiollery
H05Pitality
Depreciation
Support costs
29,848
3,049
1,398
47,547
3,179
1,696
371
197
41
31
2,376
36.702
55,400
NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE)
Net income/(eAyenditure) is stated after chaT￿ng/{CredItIllg):
31.325
31.3.24
Depreciation - owned assets
31
41
TRUSTEES, REMUNERATION AND BENEFrrs
31.3.25
31.3.24
Directors, salaries
Directors, Social security
Directors, pensions paid
27,506
2,183
159
42,603
3,991
953
29,848
47,547
Trust¢eg' expenses
There were trustees. travelling expenses of £1,398 paid during the year ended 31 MaTcb 2025 and £1,696 during
the year ended 31 March 2024.
STAFF COSTS
The averdge monthly nurnber of employee5 during the year was as follow5:
31.3.25
31.3.24
Employees
No employees received emoluments in excess of £60,(K)O.
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New Life Cbristian Minist Limitsd
Notes to the Finaneial Statejnents - continued
for tbe Year Ended 3L March 2025
COMPARATIVES FOR THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
U]westricted
fvnd
INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM
Donations and legacies
27.843
tnvestment income
Other income
899
26.192
Total
EXPENDITURE OIY
Raising fwids
55,4
NET JNCOMEI(EXPENDITURE)
(466)
RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS
Totsl funds brought forward
58,537
TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD
TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS
Plant and
rn￿hlncry
COST
At l April 2024 and 31 March 2025
DEPRECIATION
At l April 2024
Charge for year
3263
31
At 31 March 2025
3,294
NET BOOK VALUE
At 31 March 2025
93
At 31 March 2024
124
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New Life Christian Minist Limited
Notes to the Financial Statements - continued
for the Year Ended 31 March 2025
CREDITORS: AMOUNIS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR
31.3.25
31.324
Accrued expenses
1,386
io.
MOVEMENT IN FUNDS
Net
movement
in funds
At
31.325
At 1.4.24
Unrestricted funds
General fund
58,071
(1,224)
56,847
TOTAL FUNDS
58,071
1,224)
56,847
Net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows:
Incoming
resources
Resources
expentsl
Movement
in funds
Unrestricted funds
General fimd
35,649
(36,873)
(1,224)
TOTAL FUNDS
36.873)
1.224
Comparatives for movement in funds
Net
movement
in fund5
At
31.3.24
At 1.4.23
Unrestricted fuDds
General fund
58,537
(466)
58,071
TOTAL FUNDS
Comparativ¢ net movem¢nt in funds. in¢lud¢d in th¢ above are as follows:
tncoming
resources
Resources
expended
Movement
in fund5
Unrestricted funds
General fund
54,934
(55.400)
(466)
TOTAL FUNDS
466
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New Life Christian Minist Lirnited
Notes to the Financial Statements- continued
for the Year Ended 31 March 2025
io.
MOVEMENT IN FUNDS - ¢ontinu¢d
A current year 12 months and prior year 12 months combined position is as follows:
Net
movement
in fijnds
At
31.325
At 1.4.23
Unr&strieted funds
General fund
58,537
(1.690)
56,847
TOTAL FUNDS
58.537
1,690
56,847
A current year 12 months and prior year 12 mi)nths combined net movement in funds, included in the above are
&$ follows:
IDcomiDg
resources
Resources
Mov¢rn¢nt
in funds
u￿r￿tricted fund5
Genernl fund
90.583
(92,273)
(1,690)
TOTAL FUNDS
1.690)
ii.
RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURLS
There were no related party transactions for the year ended 31 M?￿h 2025.

CHARITY COMMISSION
FOR ENGLAND AND WALES
Independent examiner's report
on the accounts
Section A
Independent Examiner's Report
Report to the
trusteesldirectorsl
members of
NEW LIFE CHRISTIAN MINISTRY LIMITED
On accounts for the year
ended
31 MARCH 2025
Charity no.:
1138217
Company no.:
07035243
Set out on pages
1-12
I report to the charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of the
Company for the year ended 3110312025.
Responsibilities and
basis of report
As the charity's trustees of the Company (who a￿ also the directors of the
company for the purposes of company law), you are responsible for the
preparation of the accounts in accordan￿ with the requirements of the
Companies Act 2006 (Ihe 2006 Act.).
Having satisfied myself that the accounts of the Company are not required
to be audited for this year under Part 16 of the 2006 Act and are eligible for
independent examination. I report in respect of my examination of your
charty's accounts as carried out under section 145 of the Charrties Act 2011
(Ihe 2011 Acf). In carrying out my examination, I have followed the
Directions given by the Charity Commission (under section 145(5)(b) of the
2011 Act.
Independent
examiner's statement
I have completed my examination. I Confi￿ that no material matters have
come to my attention which gives me cause to believe that:
. accounting records were not kept in accordan￿ with section 386 of the
Companies Act 2006; or
• the accourts do not accord with such records. or
. the accounts do not comply with relevant accounting requirements under
section 396 of the Companies Act 2006 other than any requirement that the
accounts give a Irue and fairf view whith is not a matter considered as part
of an independent examination" or
•the accounts have not ￿en prepared in accordance with the Charities
SORP (FRS102).
I have no cOn￿mS 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.
Please delete th
rds in the brackets rfthey do not appty.
Signed:
Date:
IER
October 2018

Name:
MARK LOADER. FMAAT
Relevant professional
qualification(s) or body
(rf any):
MEMBER OF THE ASSOCIATION OF ACCOUNTING TECHNICIANS
Address:
NORTON TAX SHOPS LIMITED
3 & 5 STATION ROAD, KEYNSHAM
BRISTOL, BS312BH
Section B
Disclosure
Only complete rf the examiner needs to highlight material matters of con￿rn
(see CC32, Independent examination of charity accounts: directions and
guidance for examiners).
Give here brief details of
any items that the
examiner wishes to
disclose.
IER
October 2018