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2022-12-31-accounts

CHARITY REGISTRATION NUMBER: 1138719

Reformed Church International - United Kingdom Unaudited Financial Statements 31st December 2022

MR A A B GRAINGER FCA OF

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

Reformed Church International - United Kingdom

Financial Statements

Year ended 31st December 2022

Pages
Trustees' annual report 1 to 4
Independent examiner's report to the trustees 5
Statement of financial activities 6
Statement of financial position 7
Notes to the financial statements 8 to 14
The following pages do not form part of the financial statements
Detailed statement of financial activities 16
Notes to the detailed statement of financial activities 17

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Reformed Church International - United Kingdom

Trustees' Annual Report

Year ended 31st December 2022

Objectives and activities

The charity's aim and objective is to worship God, exemplify and further his teachings for the benefit of the church community and the greater public in accordance with the Reformed Church International’s statement of beliefs.

This is achieved through enabling and encouraging the worship of God through Jesus Christ by the holding of public celebrations of services, prayer meetings and Christian conferences whilst providing opportunities for the mission and Christian Evangelism.

We have referred to the guidance contained in the Charity Commission's general guidance on public benefit when reviewing our aims and objectives and in planning our future activities.

Achievements and performance

Year 2022 has been a great milestone in our history as the church congregation managed to grow significantly and membership has decided that the congregation needs to grow into two congregations in the United Kingdom. Our services continue to be rated highly by our stakeholders and such rating and delivery of key targets is testament to the hard work and dedication of all the church membership and volunteers who have all contributed to the continued success of the church. Ensuring that the church meet all the targets and deliver the best care possible has been a challenge that all our members have admirably undertaken from the beginning.

The membership of the Reformed Church International continues to grow steadily. The preaching points have remained intact as members and visitors have stepped up meetings every Sundays at local preaching posts in addition to the well-attended Big Sundays’ gatherings held monthly. Holy Communion and Baptism continue to dominate events at our quarterly combined Big Sundays with fellowship groups i.e. Prayer Warriors, Couples, Youth, Men, Women, Singles and Children also organising and running successful events and meetings throughout the year.

In the spirit of continuous improvement, the church has reviewed and refreshed its governance arrangements under the guidance of two Reverends, residing and overseeing the church activities with branches in the Southern and Northern regions of England.

Sharper focus on the IT and the website has enabled changes and awareness to ensure we are maximising the benefits of new technology and better use of our existing resources. The church has continued to develop the website hence its invaluable contribution to a steady rise of our Christian membership - www.rczi.org.uk. Utilising the free charity Microsoft 365 provision has enabled secure processing of personal information.

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Reformed Church International - United Kingdom

Trustees' Annual Report

Year ended 31st December 2022

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.

The charity changed its name in the year to Reformed Church International - United Kingdom.

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Reformed Church International - United Kingdom

Trustees' Annual Report (continued)

Year ended 31st December 2022

Reference and administrative details Registered charity name Charity registration number Principal office

Reformed Church International - United Kingdom

1138719

High Street Lye Stourbridge Birmingham DY9 8LF

The trustees

Rev S Chizhande Mr B Sibanda Mr E Maradza (Retired 24th November 2022) Mrs A Ncube (Retired 24th November 2022) Mr T Chiketa Mr T Simbi Mrs L Murazvu (Retired 24th November 2022) Mr F Maruzani (Retired 24th November 2022) Mr A Seka (Retired 24th November 2022) Mr V Matamba (Retired 24th November 2022) Mrs R Makombe (Retired 24th November 2022) Mr V Muzombi (Retired 24th November 2022) Mrs R Bennett (Retired 24th November 2022) Miss L Muzvidziwa (Retired 24th November 2022) Mr D Mugwangi Mrs G Mtetwa (Retired 24th November 2022) Mr N Tauchira (Retired 24th November 2022) Mr N Chikoti (Retired 24th November 2022) Mrs T Mushango (Retired 24th November 2022) Mrs G Mandivenga (Retired 24th November 2022) Mrs P Mapfumi (Retired 24th November 2022) Mrs E Manunure (Retired 24th November 2022) Mrs J Makoni (Retired 24th November 2022) Mrs E Adaarewa (Retired 24th November 2022) Mrs L Mavurayi (Retired 24th November 2022) Mr T Zhakata (Retired 24th November 2022) Mrs E Buzuzi (Appointed 1st January 2022) Mr J Kuzipa (Appointed 1st January 2022) Mr M Masaraure (Appointed 1st January 2022) Mr N Wande (Appointed 1st January 2022) Mr P Makiwa (Appointed 1st January 2022) Mrs P Chaduka (Appointed 1st January 2022)

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 International - United Kingdom

Trustees' Annual Report (continued)

Year ended 31st December 2022

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. We are involved in charity activities and both local and national level helping members with both spiritual and material support.

The trustees’ annual report was approved on 20th November 2023 and signed on behalf of the board of trustees by:

Mr T Simbi Trustee

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Reformed Church International - United Kingdom

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

Year ended 31st December 2022

I report to the trustees on my examination of the financial statements of Reformed Church International - United Kingdom ('the charity') for the year ended 31st December 2022.

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

20th November 2023

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Reformed Church International - United Kingdom

Statement of Financial Activities

Year ended 31st December 2022

2022 2021
Unrestricted Restricted
funds funds Total funds Total funds
Note £ £ £ £
Income and endowments
Donations and legacies 4 89,580 120 89,700 103,478
Charitable activities 5 8,358 8,358 11,223
Other trading activities 6 1,592 1,592 1,284
Investment income 7 58 58 3
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Total income 99,530 178 99,708 115,988
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Expenditure
Expenditure on raising funds:
Costs of other trading activities 8 1,445 1,445 4,084
Expenditure on charitable activities 9,10 109,918 109,918 84,184
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Total expenditure 111,363 111,363 88,268
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Net (expenditure)/income and net
movement in funds (11,833) 178 (11,655) 27,720
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Reconciliation of funds
Total funds brought forward 125,197 29,263 154,460 126,739
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Total funds carried forward 113,364 29,441 142,805 154,460
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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 8 to 14 form part of these financial statements.

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Reformed Church International - United Kingdom

Statement of Financial Position

31st December 2022

2022 2021
Note £ £ £
Fixed assets
Tangible fixed assets 16 1,318 1,978
Current assets
Debtors 17 2,776 25,414
Cash at bank and in hand 142,395 131,829
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145,171 157,243
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year 18 (3,684) (4,762)
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Net current assets 141,487 152,481
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Total assets less current liabilities 142,805 154,459
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Net assets 142,805 154,459
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Funds of the charity
Restricted funds 29,442 29,263
Unrestricted funds 113,363 125,197
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Total charity funds 20 142,805
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154,460
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These financial statements were approved by the board of trustees and authorised for issue on 20th November 2023, and are signed on behalf of the board by:

Mr T Simbi Trustee

The notes on pages 8 to 14 form part of these financial statements.

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Reformed Church International - United Kingdom

Notes to the Financial Statements

Year ended 31st December 2022

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 International - United Kingdom

Notes to the Financial Statements (continued)

Year ended 31st December 2022

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 International - United Kingdom

Notes to the Financial Statements (continued)

Year ended 31st December 2022

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 2022
£ £ £
Donations
Tithes 35,687 120 35,807
Sunday Collection 32,298 32,298
Fundraising Donations 5,066 5,066
Gift Aid
Other Donations 16,529 16,529
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89,580 120 89,700
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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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5. Charitable activities

Charitable activities
Unrestricted Total Funds Unrestricted Total Funds
Funds 2022 Funds 2021
£ £ £ £
Delegate fees 8,193 8,193 2,519 2,519
Fellowship 165 165 8,704 8,704
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8,358 8,358 11,223 11,223
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Reformed Church International - United Kingdom

Notes to the Financial Statements (continued)

Year ended 31st December 2022

6. Other trading activities

Other trading activities
Unrestricted Total Funds Unrestricted Total Funds
Funds 2022 Funds 2021
£ £ £ £
Sale of Merchandise 1,592 1,592 1,284 1,284
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Investment income
Restricted Total Funds Restricted Total Funds
Funds 2022 Funds 2021
£ £ £ £
Bank interest receivable 58 58 3 3
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Costs of other trading activities
Unrestricted Total Funds Unrestricted Total Funds
Funds 2022 Funds 2021
£ £ £ £
Cost of Merchandise 1,445 1,445 4,084 4,084
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Expenditure on charitable activities by fund type
Unrestricted Total Funds Unrestricted Total Funds
Funds 2022 Funds 2021
£ £ £ £
Worship 106,483 106,483 70,747 70,747
Support costs 3,435 3,435 13,437 13,437
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109,918 109,918 84,184 84,184
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Expenditure on charitable activities by activity type
Activities
undertaken Support Total funds Total fund
directly costs 2022 2021
£ £ £ £
Worship 106,483 1,095 107,578 78,840
Governance costs 2,340 2,340 5,344
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106,483 3,435 109,918 84,184
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Analysis of support costs
Total 2022 Total 2021
£ £
Governance costs 2,340 5,344
Donations 1,095 8,093
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3,435
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13,437
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7. Investment income

8. Costs of other trading activities

9. Expenditure on charitable activities by fund type

10. Expenditure on charitable activities by activity type

11. Analysis of support costs

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Reformed Church International - United Kingdom

Notes to the Financial Statements (continued)

Year ended 31st December 2022

12. Net (expenditure)/income

Net (expenditure)/income is stated after charging/(crediting):

Net (expenditure)/income is stated after charging/(crediting):
2022 2021
£ £
Depreciation of tangible fixed assets 660 1,249
Foreign exchange differences 502 17
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Independent examination fees
2022 2021
£ £
Fees payable to the independent examiner for:
Independent examination of the financial statements 1,680 1,620
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13. Independent examination fees

14. Staff costs

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

2022 2021
£ £
Wages and salaries 35,082 35,482
Employer contributions to pension plans 734 690
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35,816
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36,172
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The average head count of employees during the year was 2 (2021: 2). The average number of full-time equivalent employees during the year is analysed as follows:

2022 2021
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 (2021: Nil).

15. Trustee remuneration and expenses

One or more trustees has been paid remuneration or received other benefits from employment with the charity or a related entity.

One or more trustees has claimed expenses or had their expenses met by the charity.

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Reformed Church International - United Kingdom

Notes to the Financial Statements (continued)

Year ended 31st December 2022

16. Tangible fixed assets

Tangible fixed assets
Computer Musical
equipment equipment Other assets Total
£ £ £ £
Cost
At 1st January 2022 and
31st December 2022 4,008 6,058 3,947 14,013
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Depreciation
At 1st January 2022 2,030 6,058 3,947 12,035
Charge for the year 660 660
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At 31st December 2022 2,690 6,058 3,947 12,695
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Carrying amount
At 31st December 2022 1,318 1,318
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At 31st December 2021 1,978 1,978
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Debtors
2022 2021
£ £
Prepayments and accrued income 23,313
Other debtors 2,776 2,101
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2,776 25,414
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Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
2022 2021
£ £
Accruals and deferred income 1,620 1,620
Social security and other taxes 1,911 2,991
Pension control 153 151
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3,684 4,762
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17. Debtors

18. Creditors: amounts falling due within one year

19. 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 £734 (2021: £690).

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Reformed Church International - United Kingdom

Notes to the Financial Statements (continued)

Year ended 31st December 2022

20. Analysis of charitable funds

Unrestricted funds

Unrestricted funds
At At
1st January 31st December
2022 Income Expenditure 2022
£ £ £ £
General funds 125,197 99,530 (111,364) 113,363
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At At
1st January 31st December
2021 Income Expenditure 2021
£ £ £ £
General funds 97,749 115,715 (88,267) 125,197
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Restricted funds
At At
1st January 31st December
2022 Income Expenditure 2022
£ £ £ £
Building fund 29,263 179 29,442
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At At
1st January 31st December
2021 Income Expenditure 2021
£ £ £ £
Building fund 28,990 273 29,263
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Analysis of net assets between funds
Unrestricted Restricted Total Funds
Funds Funds 2022
£ £ £
Tangible fixed assets 1,318 1,318
Current assets 114,111 31,060 145,171
Creditors less than 1 year (3,684) (3,684)
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Net assets 111,745 31,060 142,805
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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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21. Analysis of net assets between funds

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Reformed Church International - United Kingdom

Management Information

Year ended 31st December 2022

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

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Reformed Church International - United Kingdom

Detailed Statement of Financial Activities

Year ended 31st December 2022

2022 2021
£ £
Income and endowments
Donations and legacies
Tithes 35,807 34,352
Sunday Collection 32,298 34,578
Fundraising Donations 5,066 11,130
Gift Aid 23,313
Other Donations 16,529 105
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89,700 103,478
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Charitable activities
Delegate fees 8,193 2,519
Fellowship 165 8,704
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8,358 11,223
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Other trading activities
Sale of Merchandise 1,592 1,284
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Investment income
Bank interest receivable 58 3
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Total income 99,708 115,988
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Expenditure
Costs of other trading activities
Expenditure on charitable activities
Wages and salaries 35,082 35,482
Pension costs 734 690
Rates and water 2,175 610
Light and heat 14,280 14,280
Legal and professional fees 2,106 4,761
Telephone 2,000 1,544
Depreciation 660 1,249
Foreign exchange gain/loss 502 17
Sundry expenses 26,897 12,183
Contributions to Affiliate 943 5,398
Conference costs 17,339 370
Pastoral care 7,200 7,600
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109,918 84,184
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Total expenditure 111,363 88,268
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Net (expenditure)/income (11,655) 27,720
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Reformed Church International - United Kingdom

Notes to the Detailed Statement of Financial Activities

Year ended 31st December 2022

Year ended 31st December 2022
2022 2021
£ £
Costs of other trading activities
Cost of Merchandise
Cost of Merchandise 1,445 4,084
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Costs of other trading activities 1,445 4,084
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Expenditure on charitable activities
Worship
Activities undertaken directly
Wages and salaries 35,082 35,482
Pension costs 734 690
Branch rent 2,175 610
Pastoral residences 14,280 14,280
Payroll administration costs 426 666
Telephone 2,000 1,544
Bank Charges 502 17
Sundry expenses 25,802 4,090
Contributions to Affiliate 943 5,398
Conference Costs 17,339 370
Pastoral care 7,200 7,600
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106,483 70,747
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Support costs
Donations 1,095 8,093
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Governance costs
Governance costs - accountancy fees 1,680 1,620
Governance costs - legal and other professional fees 2,475
Governance costs - depreciation 660 1,249
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2,340 5,344
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Expenditure on charitable activities 109,918 84,184
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