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2021-12-31-accounts

CHARITY REGISTRATION NUMBER: 1138719

Reformed Church Zimbabwe - International Unaudited Financial Statements 31st December 2021

MR A A B GRAINGER FCA OF

Chartered Accountants Griffiths & Pegg Limited Chartered Accountants 3 Hagley Court South Waterfront East Level Street Brierley Hill West Midlands DY5 1XE

Reformed Church Zimbabwe - International

Financial Statements

Year ended 31st December 2021

Pages
Trustees' annual report 1 to 3
Independent examiner's report to the trustees 4
Statement of financial activities 5
Statement of financial position 6
Notes to the financial statements 7 to 13
The following pages do not form part of the financial statements
Detailed statement of financial activities 15 to 16
Notes to the detailed statement of financial activities 17

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Reformed Church Zimbabwe - International

Trustees' Annual Report

Year ended 31st December 2021

The trustees present their report and the unaudited financial statements of the charity for the year ended 31st December 2021.

Achievements and performance

Due to the COVID 19 pandemic expenditure towards rentals and travel were very low as there were no physical gatherings taking place. We therefore managed to build a healthy reserve of funds due to suppressed expenditure. It is anticipated that in the next financial year this position could change, therefore there is need to be prudent and closely monitor cash flow trends. Central to the church's objective we endeavour to continue building effective relationships and networks with local charity organisations and to establish a successful collective approach in support of the under privileged both locally and internationally. The church assisted some elderly people who were going through difficult times due to the pandemic and donated towards funeral costs of some congregants who lost their loved ones. The Church also donated funds to a nursing and children's homes.

Church membership continues to grow and has been accelerated by a lot of Zimbabwean migrants relocating to the UK. Plans are in place to divide the Church into two congregations managed under one Charity. Two ministers of religion are full time employees and will run these congregations independently.

The church has cemented its membership of the Reformed Church International Presbytery of the Reformed Church in Zimbabwe. In line with our vision, the church membership continues to support fundraising schemes towards raising funds to invest in a Church building of our own. The church will also work to raise its profile in the local communities through participation at local events and helping to raise money for local needs.

Financial review

The results for the year, and the financial position at the end of the year, are shown in the attached financial statements.

Reserves Policy

The Trustees agreed to hold 3 months of unrestricted funds for operational costs to meet the going concern requirement and restricted funds shall be held in total to purchase or build a church building in future.

Structure, governance and management

Reformed Church Zimbabwe - International was formed in May 2010, constituted under a Trust Deed dated 2nd May 2010 and was granted charitable status on 1st November 2010.

Trustees are appointed by the board of trustees. Additionally there is a management sub-committee that meets on a regular basis to implement policy and organise fund raising activities.

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Reformed Church Zimbabwe - International

Trustees' Annual Report (continued)

Year ended 31st December 2021

Reference and administrative details Registered charity name Reformed Church Zimbabwe - International

Charity registration number 1138719 Principal office High Street Lye Stourbridge Birmingham DY9 8LF

The trustees

Rev G Mutukwa Rev S Chizhande Mr B Sibanda Mr E Maradza Mr M Simbi Mrs A Ncube Mr T Chiketa Mr T Simbi Mrs J Nyamaswe Mrs L Murazvu Mr F Maruzani Mr A Seka Mr V Matamba Mrs R Makombe Mr V Muzombi Mrs R Bennett Miss L Muzvidziwa Mr D Mugwangi Mrs G Mtetwa Mr N Tauchira Mr N Chikoti Mrs T Mushango Mrs G Mandivenga Mrs P Mapfumi Mrs E Manunure Mrs J Makoni Mrs E Adaarewa Mrs L Mavurayi Mr T Zhakata

Independent examiner

Mr A A B Grainger Griffiths & Pegg Limited Chartered Accountants 3 Hagley Court South Waterfront East Level Street Brierley Hill West Midlands DY5 1XE

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Reformed Church Zimbabwe - International

Trustees' Annual Report (continued)

Year ended 31st December 2021

Plans for future periods

Central to the church's objective we endeavour to continue building effective relationships and networks with local charity organisations, to establish a successful collective approach in support of the under privileged both locally and internationally. Growth of the church membership in the future months continues to be the church's aim so that many people might receive Jesus Christ and be part of the Charitable Christian community.

Our affiliation to the church in Zimbabwe (Reformed Church in Zimbabwe) continues to strengthen. The church became a member of the Reformed Church International Presbytery of the Reformed Church in Zimbabwe.

In line with our vision, the church membership continues to support fundraising scheme towards raising funds to invest in a Church building of our own. The church will also work to raise its profile in the local communities through participation at local events and helping to raise money for local needs.

The trustees' annual report was approved on 23rd November 2022 and signed on behalf of the board of trustees by:

Mr T Simbi Trustee

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Reformed Church Zimbabwe - International

Independent Examiner's Report to the Trustees of Reformed Church Zimbabwe - International

Year ended 31st December 2021

I report to the trustees on my examination of the financial statements of Reformed Church Zimbabwe - International ('the charity') for the year ended 31st December 2021.

Responsibilities and basis of report

As the trustees of the charity you are responsible for the preparation of the financial statements in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 (‘the Act’).

I report in respect of my examination of the charity's financial statements 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 Act.

Independent examiner's statement

I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material 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 Act; or

  2. the financial statements do not accord with those records; or

  3. the financial statements 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.

Mr A A B Grainger Independent Examiner

Griffiths & Pegg Limited Chartered Accountants 3 Hagley Court South Waterfront East Level Street Brierley Hill West Midlands DY5 1XE

23rd November 2022

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Reformed Church Zimbabwe - International

Statement of Financial Activities

Year ended 31st December 2021

2021 2020
Unrestricted Restricted
funds funds Total funds Total funds
Note £ £ £ £
Income and endowments
Donations and legacies 4 103,208 270 103,478 132,465
Charitable activities 5 11,223 11,223 21,867
Other trading activities 6 1,284 1,284 1,244
Investment income 7 3 3 28
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Total income 115,715 273 115,988 155,604
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Expenditure
Expenditure on raising funds:
Costs of other trading activities 8 4,084 4,084 365
Expenditure on charitable activities 9,10 84,184 84,184 88,574
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Total expenditure 88,268 88,268 88,939
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Net income and net movement in funds 27,448 273 27,720 66,665
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Reconciliation of funds
Total funds brought forward 97,749 28,990 126,739 60,074
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Total funds carried forward 125,197 29,263 154,460 126,739
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The statement of financial activities includes all gains and losses recognised in the year. All income and expenditure derive from continuing activities.

The notes on pages 7 to 13 form part of these financial statements.

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Reformed Church Zimbabwe - International

Statement of Financial Position

31st December 2021

2021 2020
Note £ £ £
Fixed assets
Tangible fixed assets 16 1,978 589
Current assets
Debtors 17 25,414 24,874
Cash at bank and in hand 131,829 104,263
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157,243 129,137
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year 18 (4,762) (2,987)
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Net current assets 152,481 126,150
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Total assets less current liabilities 154,459 126,739
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Net assets 154,459 126,739
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Funds of the charity
Restricted funds 29,263 28,990
Unrestricted funds 125,197 97,749
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Total charity funds 20 154,460 126,739
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These financial statements were approved by the board of trustees and authorised for issue on 23rd November 2022, and are signed on behalf of the board by:

Mr T Simbi Trustee

The notes on pages 7 to 13 form part of these financial statements.

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Reformed Church Zimbabwe - International

Notes to the Financial Statements

Year ended 31st December 2021

1. General information

The charity is a public benefit entity and a registered charity in England and Wales and is unincorporated. The address of the principal office is High Street, Lye, Stourbridge, West Midlands, DY9 8LT.

2. Statement of compliance

These financial statements have been prepared in compliance with FRS 102, 'The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and the Republic of Ireland', the 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) (Charities SORP (FRS 102)) and the Charities Act 2011.

3. Accounting policies

Basis of preparation

The financial statements have been prepared on the historical cost basis, as modified by the revaluation of certain financial assets and liabilities measured at fair value through income or expenditure.

The financial statements are prepared in sterling, which is the functional currency of the entity.

Going concern

There are no material uncertainties about the charity's ability to continue.

Disclosure exemptions

The entity satisfies the criteria of being a qualifying entity as defined in FRS 102. As such, advantage has been taken of the following disclosure exemptions available under paragraph 1.12 of FRS 102:

(a) No cash flow statement has been presented for the company.

(b) Disclosures in respect of financial instruments have not been presented.

Judgements and key sources of estimation uncertainty

The preparation of the financial statements requires management to make judgements, estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported. These estimates and judgements are continually reviewed and are based on experience and other factors, including expectations of future events that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances.

Fund accounting

Unrestricted funds are available for use at the discretion of the trustees to further any of the charity's purposes.

Designated funds are unrestricted funds earmarked by the trustees for particular future project or commitment.

Restricted funds are subjected to restrictions on their expenditure declared by the donor or through the terms of an appeal, and fall into one of two sub-classes: restricted income funds or endowment funds.

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Reformed Church Zimbabwe - International

Notes to the Financial Statements (continued)

Year ended 31st December 2021

3. Accounting policies (continued)

Incoming resources

All income is included in the statement of financial activities when entitlement has passed to the charity, it is probable that the economic benefits associated with the transaction will flow to the charity and the amount can be reliably measured. The following specific policies are applied to particular categories of income:

Resources expended

Expenditure is recognised on an accruals basis as a liability is incurred. Expenditure includes any VAT which cannot be fully recovered, and is classified under headings of the statement of financial activities to which it relates:

All costs are allocated to expenditure categories reflecting the use of the resource. Direct costs attributable to a single activity are allocated directly to that activity. Shared costs are apportioned between the activities they contribute to on a reasonable, justifiable and consistent basis.

Tangible assets

All fixed assets are initially recorded at cost.

Depreciation

Depreciation is calculated so as to write off the cost or valuation of an asset, less its residual value, over the useful economic life of that asset as follows:

Computer Equipment - 25% straight line
Musical Equipment - 25% straight line
Other Equipment - 25% straight line

Impairment of fixed assets

A review for indicators of impairment is carried out at each reporting date, with the recoverable amount being estimated where such indicators exist. Where the carrying value exceeds the recoverable amount, the asset is impaired accordingly. Prior impairments are also reviewed for possible reversal at each reporting date.

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Reformed Church Zimbabwe - International

Notes to the Financial Statements (continued)

Year ended 31st December 2021

3. Accounting policies (continued)

Impairment of fixed assets (continued)

For the purposes of impairment testing, when it is not possible to estimate the recoverable amount of an individual asset, an estimate is made of the recoverable amount of the cash-generating unit to which the asset belongs. The cash-generating unit is the smallest identifiable group of assets that includes the asset and generates cash inflows that largely independent of the cash inflows from other assets or groups of assets.

For impairment testing of goodwill, the goodwill acquired in a business combination is, from the acquisition date, allocated to each of the cash-generating units that are expected to benefit from the synergies of the combination, irrespective of whether other assets or liabilities of the charity are assigned to those units.

Defined contribution plans

Contributions to defined contribution plans are recognised as an expense in the period in which the related service is provided.

4. Donations and legacies

Unrestricted Restricted Total Funds
Funds Funds 2021
£ £ £
Donations
Tithes 34,352 34,352
Sunday Collection 34,578 34,578
Fundraising Donations 10,860 270 11,130
Gift Aid 23,313 23,313
Other Donations 105 105
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103,208 270 103,478
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Unrestricted Restricted Total Funds
Funds Funds 2020
£ £ £
Donations
Tithes 31,279 31,279
Sunday Collection 33,218 33,218
Fundraising Donations 5,298 120 5,418
Gift Aid 50,389 50,389
Other Donations 12,161 12,161
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132,345 120 132,465
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5. Charitable activities

Unrestricted Total Funds Unrestricted Total Funds
Funds 2021 Funds 2020
£ £ £ £
Delegate fees 2,519 2,519 5,527 5,527
Fellowship 8,704 8,704 16,340 16,340
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11,223 11,223 21,867 21,867
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Reformed Church Zimbabwe - International

Notes to the Financial Statements (continued)

Year ended 31st December 2021

6. Other trading activities

Unrestricted Total Funds Unrestricted Total Funds
Funds 2021 Funds 2020
£ £ £ £
Sale of Merchandise 1,284 1,284 1,244 1,244
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7. Investment income
Restricted Total Funds Restricted Total Funds
Funds 2021 Funds 2020
£ £ £ £
Bank interest receivable 3 3 28 28
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8. Costs of other trading activities
Unrestricted Total Funds Unrestricted Total Funds
Funds 2021 Funds 2020
£ £ £ £
Cost of Merchandise 4,084 4,084 365 365
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9. Expenditure on charitable activities by fund type
Unrestricted Total Funds Unrestricted Total Funds
Funds 2021 Funds 2020
£ £ £ £
Worship 70,747 70,747 73,785 73,785
Support costs 13,437 13,437 14,789 14,789
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84,184 84,184 88,574 88,574
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10. Expenditure on charitable activities by activity type
Activities
undertaken Support Total funds Total fund
directly costs 2021 2020
£ £ £ £
Worship 70,747 8,093 78,840 84,749
Governance costs 5,344 5,344 3,825
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70,747 13,437 84,184 88,574
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11. Analysis of support costs
Worship Total 2021 Total 2020
£ £ £
Governance costs 5,344 5,344 3,825
Donations 8,093 8,093 10,964
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13,437 13,437 14,789
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Reformed Church Zimbabwe - International

Notes to the Financial Statements (continued)

Year ended 31st December 2021

12. Net income

Net income is stated after charging/(crediting):

Net income is stated after charging/(crediting):
2021 2020
£ £
Depreciation of tangible fixed assets 1,249 2,265
Foreign exchange differences 17 123
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13. Independent examination fees

2021 2020
£ £
Fees payable to the independent examiner for:
Independent examination of the financial statements 1,560 1,560
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14. Staff costs

The total staff costs and employee benefits for the reporting period are analysed as follows:

2021 2020
£ £
Wages and salaries 35,482 32,682
Employer contributions to pension plans 690 608
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36,172 33,290
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The average head count of employees during the year was 2 (2020: 2). The average number of full-time equivalent employees during the year is analysed as follows:

2021 2020
No. No.
Number of pastoral staff 2 2
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No employee received employee benefits of more than £60,000 during the year (2020: Nil).

15. Tangible fixed assets

Computer Musical
equipment equipment Other assets Total
£ £ £ £
Cost
At 1st January 2021 1,370 6,058 3,947 11,375
Additions 2,638 2,638
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At 31st December 2021 4,008 6,058 3,947 14,013
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Depreciation
At 1st January 2021 1,353 5,486 3,947 10,786
Charge for the year 677 572 1,249
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At 31st December 2021 2,030 6,058 3,947 12,035
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Carrying amount
At 31st December 2021 1,978 1,978
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At 31st December 2020 17 572 589
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Reformed Church Zimbabwe - International

Notes to the Financial Statements (continued)

Year ended 31st December 2021

16. Debtors

2021 2020
£ £
Prepayments and accrued income 23,313 23,293
Other debtors 2,101 1,581
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25,414 24,874
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Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
2021 2020
£ £
Accruals and deferred income 1,620 1,562
Social security and other taxes 2,991 1,291
Pension control 151 134
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4,762 2,987
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17. Creditors: amounts falling due within one year

18. Pensions and other post retirement benefits

Defined contribution plans

The amount recognised in income or expenditure as an expense in relation to defined contribution plans was £690 (2020: £608).

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Reformed Church Zimbabwe - International

Notes to the Financial Statements (continued)

Year ended 31st December 2021

19. Analysis of charitable funds

Unrestricted funds

Unrestricted funds
At At
1st January 31st December
2021 Income Expenditure 2021
£ £ £ £
General funds 97,749 115,715 (88,267) 125,197
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At At
1st January 31st December
2020 Income Expenditure 2020
£ £ £ £
General funds 31,232 155,456 (88,939) 97,749
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Restricted funds
At At
1st January 31st December
2021 Income Expenditure 2021
£ £ £ £
Building fund 28,990 273 29,263
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At At
1st January 31st December
2020 Income Expenditure 2020
£ £ £ £
Building fund 28,842 148 28,990
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Analysis of net assets between funds
Unrestricted Restricted Total Funds
Funds Funds 2021
£ £ £
Tangible fixed assets 1,978 1,978
Current assets 126,362 30,881 157,243
Creditors less than 1 year (4,762) (4,762)
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Net assets 123,578 30,881 154,459
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Unrestricted Restricted Total Funds
Funds Funds 2020
£ £ £
Tangible fixed assets 589 589
Current assets 100,146 28,991 129,137
Creditors less than 1 year (2,987) (2,987)
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Net assets 97,748 28,991 126,739
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20. Analysis of net assets between funds

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Management Information

Year ended 31st December 2021

The following pages do not form part of the financial statements.

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Detailed Statement of Financial Activities

Year ended 31st December 2021

2021 2020
£ £
Income and endowments
Donations and legacies
Tithes 34,352 31,279
Sunday Collection 34,578 33,218
Fundraising Donations 11,130 5,418
Gift Aid 23,313 50,389
Other Donations 105 12,161
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103,478 132,465
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Charitable activities
Delegate fees 2,519 5,527
Fellowship 8,704 16,340
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11,223 21,867
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Other trading activities
Sale of Merchandise 1,284 1,244
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Investment income
Bank interest receivable 3 28
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Total income 115,988 155,604
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Expenditure
Costs of other trading activities
Expenditure on charitable activities
Wages and salaries 35,482 32,682
Pension costs 690 608
Rates and water 610 3,604
Light and heat 14,280 14,280
Other motor/travel costs 4,888
Legal and professional fees 4,761 2,052
Telephone 1,544 197
Depreciation 1,249 2,265
Foreign exchange gain/loss 17 123
Sundry expenses 12,183 12,987
Contributions to Affiliate 5,398 1,169
Synod tickets 2,442
Conference costs 370 8,077
Pastoral care 7,600 3,200
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84,184 88,574
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Total expenditure 88,268 88,939
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Detailed Statement of Financial Activities (continued)

Year ended 31st December 2021

Net income

2021 2020 £ £ ----------------------------------------------------- 27,720 66,665 =========================== ===========================

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Notes to the Detailed Statement of Financial Activities

Year ended 31st December 2021

2021 2020
£ £
Costs of other trading activities
Cost of Merchandise
Cost of Merchandise 4,084 365
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Costs of other trading activities 4,084 365
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Expenditure on charitable activities
Worship
Activities undertaken directly
Wages and salaries 35,482 32,682
Pension costs 690 608
Branch rent 610 3,604
Pastoral residences 14,280 14,280
Travel and subsistence 4,888
Payroll administration costs 666 492
Telephone 1,544 197
Bank Charges 17 123
Sundry expenses 4,090 2,023
Contributions to Affiliate 5,398 1,169
Synod tickets 2,442
Conference Costs 370 8,077
Pastoral care 7,600 3,200
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70,747 73,785
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Support costs
Donations 8,093 10,964
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Governance costs
Governance costs - accountancy fees 1,620 1,560
Governance costs - legal and other professional fees 2,475
Governance costs - depreciation 1,249 2,265
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5,344 3,825
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Expenditure on charitable activities 84,184 88,574
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