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2021-03-31-accounts

New Beginnings Christian Centre Company Limited by Guarantee

Unaudited Financial Statements

31 March 2021

COMPANY REGISTRATION NUMBER: 07565706 CHARITY REGISTRATION NUMBER: 1142639

New Beginnings Christian Centre

Company Limited by Guarantee

Financial Statements

Year ended 31 March 2021

Page
Trustees' annual report (incorporating the director's report) 1
Independent examiner's report to the trustees 5
Statement of financial activities (including income and expenditure account) 7
Statement of financial position 8
Notes to the financial statements 9

New Beginnings Christian Centre

Company Limited by Guarantee

Trustees' Annual Report (Incorporating the Director's Report)

Year ended 31 March 2021

The trustees, who are also the directors for the purposes of company law, present their report and the unaudited financial statements of the charity for the year ended 31 March 2021.

Reference and administrative details

Registered charity name New Beginnings Christian Centre
Charity registration number 1142639
Company registration number 07565706
Principal office and registered Equitable House
office 55 Pellon Lane
Halifax
West Yorkshire
HX1 5SP
The trustees L. Thorpe
P. J. Kemp
M R Durgan
Rev. A Pugh
Company secretary L. Thorpe
Independent examiner Richard Hemblys FCA
Spenser Wilson Ltd
Equitable House
55 Pellon Lane
Halifax
West Yorkshire
HX1 5SP

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New Beginnings Christian Centre

Company Limited by Guarantee

Trustees' Annual Report (Incorporating the Director's Report) (continued)

Year ended 31 March 2021

Structure, governance and management

Governing document

The organisation is a charitable company limited by guarantee, incorporated on 16 March 2011 and registered as a charity on 29 June 2011. The Company was established under a Memorandum of Association which established the objects and powers of the charitable company and is governed under the Articles of Association. The members have no shareholding but in the event of a winding up they have undertaken to contribute to the payment of liabilities such amount as may be required not exceeding a total of £1.

Membership of the company is open to all who can demonstrate the following:

The Trustees can also admit 'Friends and Associates' and give them powers and duties as they think fit, but such persons will not be members of the company and shall not be entitled to speak or vote at general meetings.

The company works in fellowship with ELIM and in accordance with the Statement of Faith issued by the General Council.

Recruitment and appointment of Trustees

Trustees are directors for the purposes of company law. Trustees shall comprise the Senior Minister of the Church together with such persons as the Senior Minister shall nominate together with other persons that the Board of Trustees may appoint. The number of Trustees shall not be less than 3 with no maximum and the Trustees are not required to retire by rotation.

The Trustees may delegate their powers to any committee consisting of one or more Trustees and may delegate to any Managing Trustee or Trustee holding executive office such powers as they think fit.

The Trustees meet on a regular basis (at least monthly) and are responsible for strategic direction and operational policies. The day to day administration is delegated to Linda Thorpe (a Trustee).

Trustee training and induction

On appointment the Trustees are provided with a copy of the Charity's Memorandum and Articles of Association, the Charity Commission guidance -The Essential Trustee, the latest financial accounts and other relevant matters. The Senior Minister also discusses the requirements and expectations of the Church in relation to their duties as Trustees.

Risk assessment

The Trustees have reviewed the major risks to which the Charity is exposed and are satisfied that systems are in place to mitigate exposure to those risks.

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New Beginnings Christian Centre

Company Limited by Guarantee

Trustees' Annual Report (Incorporating the Director's Report) (continued)

Year ended 31 March 2021

Structure, governance and management (continued)

Organisational structure

The board of trustees meets on a regular basis to oversee the operations of the Charity, make policy decisions and be responsible for governance.

Related parties

Peter Kemp, Linda Thorpe, Martin Durgan and Pastor A D Pugh were all trustees during the year. During the year a Christmas gift of £200 (2020: £500) was given to Linda Thorpe.

Objectives and activities

The objects of the Charity are for the benefit of the public to advance the Christian gospel, to relieve sickness and financial hardship, to promote and preserve good health by the provision of funds, goods or services of any kind including through the provision of counselling and support and to advance education in such ways and in such parts of the United Kingdom or the world as the Trustees from time to time may think fit.

In furtherance of the main objects, the Charity undertakes the following activities:

The Trustees confirm that they have reviewed the Charity Commission guidelines on public benefit and consider that by providing the above services and activities to the local community they are providing a public benefit.

Strategic report

The following sections for achievements and performance and financial review form the strategic report of the charity.

Achievements and performance

The Trustees will continue to concentrate on providing and enhancing the Church and its activities and objectives.

All Church services are held at Nursery Lane.

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New Beginnings Christian Centre

Company Limited by Guarantee

Trustees' Annual Report (Incorporating the Director's Report) (continued)

Year ended 31 March 2021

Financial review

Principal funding sources

The principal source of funds received is from members donations, church offerings and tithes.

Financial review of the year

The Charity had net income during the year of £7,414 (2020: Deficit £53,950), to be added to the Charity's funds brought forward. Reserves at the end of the year were £220,012 (2020: £212,598), which are to be used to finance additional activities in the ensuing year.

Reserves policy

The Unrestricted General Funds of the Charity are all available to promote the objects. Of the Unrestricted General Funds at the year end, £58,430 (2020: £64,922) are held as fixed assets leaving a balance of £161,582 (2020: £147,676) held in reserve to be used over the next 2 to 3 years to promote the expansion of the Charity's activities.

The members give sufficient income to the Charity on a day-to-day basis to cover all normal operating costs and no fixed reserve is required to cover such costs in the future.

Plans for future periods

The Trustees will be concentrating on expanding the services the Church offers to its congregation and people living in the local area. There are plans to expand community engagement with litter picking, Youth Club street reach and provision of summer holiday meals for local schools.

Small company provisions

This report has been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies entitled to the small companies exemption.

The trustees' annual report and the strategic report were approved on 16 December 2021 and signed on behalf of the board of trustees by:

P. J. Kemp Trustee

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New Beginnings Christian Centre

Company Limited by Guarantee

Independent Examiner's Report to the Trustees of New Beginnings Christian Centre

Year ended 31 March 2021

I report to the trustees on my examination of the financial statements of New Beginnings Christian Centre ('the charity') for the year ended 31 March 2021.

Responsibilities and basis of report

As the trustees of the company (and also its directors for the purposes of company law) you are responsible for the preparation of the financial statements in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 ('the 2006 Act’).

Having satisfied myself that the accounts of the company are not required to be audited under Part 16 of the 2006 Act and are eligible for independent examination, I report in respect of my examination of the charity’s accounts as carried out under section 145 of the Charities Act 2011 (‘the 2011 Act’). 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 - matter of concern identified

I confirm that no other matters have come to my attention in connection with my 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 386 of the 2006 Act; or

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

  3. the financial statements do not comply with the accounting requirements of section 396 of the 2006 Act 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; or

  4. the financial statements have not been prepared in accordance with the methods and principles of the Statement of Recommended Practice for accounting and reporting by charities applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102).

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New Beginnings Christian Centre

Company Limited by Guarantee

Independent Examiner's Report to the Trustees of New Beginnings Christian Centre (continued)

Year ended 31 March 2021

I confirm that there are no other matters to which your attention should be drawn to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.

Richard Hemblys FCA Spenser Wilson Ltd Independent Examiner

Equitable House 55 Pellon Lane Halifax West Yorkshire HX1 5SP

16 December 2021

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New Beginnings Christian Centre

Company Limited by Guarantee

Statement of Financial Activities (including income and expenditure account)

Year ended 31 March 2021

2021 2020
Total funds Total funds
Note £ £
Income and endowments
Donations and legacies 5 75,876 77,568
Other trading activities 6 15,492 27,958
Investment income 7 1 3
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Total income 91,369 105,529
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Expenditure
Expenditure on charitable activities 8,9 83,955 109,479
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Total expenditure 83,955 109,479
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Net losses on investments 11 50,000
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Net income/(expenditure) and net movement in funds 7,414 (53,950)
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Reconciliation of funds
Total funds brought forward 212,598 266,548
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Total funds carried forward 220,012 212,598
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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 9 to 18 form part of these financial statements.

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New Beginnings Christian Centre

Company Limited by Guarantee

Statement of Financial Position (continued)

31 March 2021

2021 2020
Note £ £ £ £
Fixed assets
Tangible fixed assets 16 58,430 64,922
Current assets
Debtors 17 10,573 12,080
Cash at bank and in hand 161,225 143,241
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171,798 155,321
Creditors: amounts falling due
within one year 18 10,216 7,645
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Net current assets 161,582 147,676
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Total assets less current liabilities 220,012 212,598
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Net assets 220,012 212,598
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Funds of the charity
Unrestricted funds 220,012 212,598
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Total charity funds 21 220,012 212,598
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For the year ending 31 March 2021 the charity was entitled to exemption from audit under section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 relating to small companies.

Directors' responsibilities:

These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies subject to the small companies' regime.

These financial statements were approved by the board of trustees and authorised for issue on 16 December 2021, and are signed on behalf of the board by:

P. J. Kemp Trustee

The notes on pages 9 to 18 form part of these financial statements.

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New Beginnings Christian Centre

Company Limited by Guarantee

Notes to the Financial Statements

Year ended 31 March 2021

1. General information

The charity is a public benefit entity and a private company limited by guarantee, registered in England and Wales and a registered charity in England and Wales. The address of the registered office is Equitable House, 55 Pellon Lane, Halifax, West Yorkshire, HX1 5SP.

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 Companies Act 2006.

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 and investment properties 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.

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.

There are not considered to be any judgements or accounting estimates or assumptions that have a significant impact on the financial statements.

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New Beginnings Christian Centre

Company Limited by Guarantee

Notes to the Financial Statements (continued)

Year ended 31 March 2021

3. Accounting policies (continued)

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.

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.

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New Beginnings Christian Centre

Company Limited by Guarantee

Notes to the Financial Statements (continued)

Year ended 31 March 2021

3. Accounting policies (continued)

Operating leases

Lease payments are recognised as an expense over the lease term on a straight-line basis. The aggregate benefit of lease incentives is recognised as a reduction to expense over the lease term, on a straight-line basis.

Tangible assets

Fixed assets (excluding investments) are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation. The costs of minor additions or those costing below £250 are not capitalised.

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:

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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New Beginnings Christian Centre

Company Limited by Guarantee

Notes to the Financial Statements (continued)

Year ended 31 March 2021

3. Accounting policies (continued)

Government grants

Government grants are recognised at the fair value of the asset received or receivable. Grants are not recognised until there is reasonable assurance that the company will comply with the conditions attaching to them and the grants will be received.

Government grants are recognised using the accrual model and the performance model.

Under the accrual model, government grants relating to revenue are recognised on a systematic basis over the periods in which the company recognises the related costs for which the grant is intended to compensate. Grants that are receivable as compensation for expenses or losses already incurred or for the purpose of giving immediate financial support to the entity with no future related costs are recognised in income in the period in which it becomes receivable.

Grants receivable relating to Covid-19 are accounted for under the accrual method and recognised immediately as income in the Statement of Financial Activities. Where applied for and received these grants include payments under the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (furlough payments).

Grants relating to assets are recognised in income on a systematic basis over the expected useful life of the asset. Where part of a grant relating to an asset is deferred, it is recognised as deferred income and not deducted from the carrying amount of the asset.

Under the performance model, where the grant does not impose specified future performancerelated conditions on the recipient, it is recognised in income when the grant proceeds are received or receivable. Where the grant does impose specified future performance-related conditions on the recipient, it is recognised in income only when the performance-related conditions have been met. Where grants received are prior to satisfying the revenue recognition criteria, they are recognised as a liability.

Financial instruments

The company only has financial assets and financial liabilities of a kind that qualify as basic financial instruments. Basic financial instruments are initially recognised at transaction value and subsequently measured at their settlement value with the exception of bank loans which are subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method.

Defined contribution plans

Contributions to defined contribution plans are recognised as an expense in the period in which the related service is provided. Prepaid contributions are recognised as an asset to the extent that the prepayment will lead to a reduction in future payments or a cash refund.

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New Beginnings Christian Centre

Company Limited by Guarantee

Notes to the Financial Statements (continued)

Year ended 31 March 2021

Taxation

The Company is a registered charity and under the provisions of Income and Corporation Taxes Act 1988 is exempt from taxation.

4. Limited by guarantee

The Charity is a company limited by guarantee. Each member undertakes to contribute such an amount (not exceeding £1) as may be required in the event of winding up.

5. Donations and legacies

Unrestricted Total Funds Unrestricted Total Funds
Funds 2021 Funds 2020
£ £ £ £
Donations
Donations 7,466 7,466 7,863 7,863
Tithes 33,464 33,464 24,728 24,728
Miscellaneous 935 935
Gifts
Gift aid tax refund 10,260 10,260 13,623 13,623
Grants
Government grant income 20,141 20,141
Other donations and legacies
Church offerings 4,545 4,545 30,419 30,419
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75,876 75,876 77,568 77,568
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6. Other trading activities
Unrestricted Total Funds Unrestricted Total Funds
Funds 2021 Funds 2020
£ £ £ £
Fundraising events 279 279 3,238 3,238
Cafe income 77 77 1,781 1,781
Conference income 6,494 6,494 15,833 15,833
Food bank 8,642 8,642 7,106 7,106
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15,492 15,492 27,958 27,958
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New Beginnings Christian Centre

Company Limited by Guarantee

Notes to the Financial Statements (continued)

Year ended 31 March 2021

7. Investment income

Unrestricted Total Funds Unrestricted Total Funds
Funds 2021 Funds 2020
£ £ £ £
Bank interest receivable 1 1 3 3
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8. Expenditure on charitable activities by fund type
Unrestricted Restricted Total Funds
Funds Funds 2021
£ £ £
Fundraising
Food bank 1,035 1,035
Support costs 82,920 82,920
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83,955 83,955
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Unrestricted Restricted Total Funds
Funds Funds 2020
£ £ £
Fundraising 2,741 2,741
Food bank 3,673 291 3,964
Support costs 102,774 102,774
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109,188 291 109,479
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9. Expenditure on charitable activities by activity type

Activities
undertaken Total funds Total fund
directly Support costs 2021 2020
£ £ £ £
Fundraising 80,324 80,324 103,433
Food bank 1,035 1,035 3,964
Governance costs 2,596 2,596 2,082
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1,035 82,920 83,955 109,479
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New Beginnings Christian Centre

Company Limited by Guarantee

Notes to the Financial Statements (continued)

Year ended 31 March 2021

10. Analysis of support costs

Total 2021 Total 2020
£ £
Staff costs 31,351 30,831
Premises 21,894 22,400
Communications and IT 4,562 3,964
General office 815 5,016
Governance costs 2,563 2,081
Travel and conference costs (2,450) 4,784
Repairs and renewals 11,009 9,841
Insurance 797 1,027
Light and heat 11,511
Printing and stationery 16 1,859
Depreciation 6,492 6,996
Licences and subscriptions 758 762
Charitable giving 50,000
Catering and cleaning 554 1,702
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78,361 152,774
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11. Net losses on investments

Unrestricted Total Funds Unrestricted Total Funds
Funds 2021 Funds 2020
£ £ £ £
Gains/(losses) on other investment
assets (50,000) (50,000)
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Net income/(expenditure)
Net income/(expenditure) is stated after charging/(crediting):
2021 2020
£ £
Depreciation of tangible fixed assets 6,492 6,996
Operating lease rentals 794 686
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Independent examination fees
2021 2020
£ £
Fees payable to the independent examiner for:
Independent examination of the financial statements 1,638 1,614
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12. Net income/(expenditure)

13. Independent examination fees

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New Beginnings Christian Centre

Company Limited by Guarantee

Notes to the Financial Statements (continued)

Year ended 31 March 2021

14. Staff costs

The total staff costs and employee benefits for the reporting period are analysed as The total staff costs and employee benefits for the reporting period are analysed as follows:
2021 2020
£ £
Wages and salaries 28,040 27,740
Social security costs 2,657 2,537
Employer contributions to pension plans 654 553
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31,351 30,830
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The average head count of employees during the year was 1 (2020: 1). The average number of fulltime equivalent employees during the year is analysed as follows:

2021 2020
No. No.
Number of staff 1 1
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No employee received employee benefits of more than £60,000 during the year (2020: Nil).

15. Trustee remuneration and expenses

Pastor A D Pugh received remuneration of £28,040 (2020: £27,740) and £654 (2020: £553) was contributed to his workplace pension. All payments were in respect of their employment as permitted by the Charity's Memorandum and Articles of Association. No other trustee received remuneration or benefits from the Charity.

16. Tangible fixed assets

Fixtures and
fittings Equipment Total
£ £ £
Cost
At 1 April 2020 and 31 March 2021 32,836 90,024 122,860
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Depreciation
At 1 April 2020 17,489 40,449 57,938
Charge for the year 1,533 4,959 6,492
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At 31 March 2021 19,022 45,408 64,430
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Carrying amount
At 31 March 2021 13,814 44,616 58,430
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At 31 March 2020 15,347 49,575 64,922
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17. Debtors

2021 2020
£ £
Prepayments and accrued income 907 888
Other debtors 9,666 11,192
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10,573 12,080
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Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
2021 2020
£ £
Accruals and deferred income 9,642 7,045
Social security and other taxes 574 600
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10,216 7,645
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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 £654 (2020: £553).

20. Government grants

The amounts recognised in the financial statements for government grants are as follows:

2021 2020
£ £
Recognised in income from donations and legacies:
Government grants income 20,141
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21. Analysis of charitable funds

Unrestricted funds

Unrestricted funds
At
At Gains and 31 March 20
1 April 2020 Income Expenditure losses 21
£ £ £ £ £
General funds 212,598 91,369 (83,955) 220,012
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At
At Gains and 31 March 20
1 April 2019 Income Expenditure losses 20
£ £ £ £ £
General funds 266,257 105,529 (109,188) (50,000) 212,598
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Analysis of net assets between funds
Unrestricted Total Funds
Funds 2021
£ £
Tangible fixed assets 58,430 58,430
Current assets 161,582 161,582

22. Analysis of net assets between funds

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Net assets 220,012 220,012
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Unrestricted Total Funds
Funds 2020
£ £
Tangible fixed assets 64,922 64,922
Current assets 147,676 147,676
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Net assets 212,598 212,598
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23. Operating lease commitments

The total future minimum lease payments under non-cancellable operating leases are as follows:

2021 2020
£ £
Not later than 1 year 749 749
Later than 1 year and not later than 5 years 1,560 2,309
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2,309 3,058
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24. Related parties

Peter Kemp, Linda Thorpe, Pastor A D Pugh were all trustees during the year. A Christmas gift of £200 (2020: £500) was given to Linda Thorpe.

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