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2024-12-31-accounts

Charity registration number 1146306

Hollywood Christian Life Centre (HCLC) Annual Report and Financial Statement For the year ending December 2025

TRUSTEES

TRUSTEES
David R Foster
Andrew J Wright
Charity Number 1146306
Principle Address Hollywood Christian Life Centre
Simms Lane
Hollywood
Birmingham
B47 5HN
Registered Address 185 Shawhurst Lane
Hollywood
Birmingham
B47 5JR
Bankers Co-Operative Bank
118, 120 Colmore Row,
Birmingham
B3 3BA
Safeguarding Advisors Christian Safeguarding Services
6 Marshalsea Rd
London
SE1 1HL
Afliations to Fellowship of independent Churches

Hollywood Christian Life Centre

Trustees Report

For year ending December 2025

Objectives and activities.

To encourage our members to ‘Know Christ and make Him Known’ in

accordance with our statement of faith.

To be involved in supporting the local community.

To support other missions with the same objectives.

To support other organisations and charities with similar objectives.

Significant Activities

We have regular gatherings in our Church building and also at Meadow Green School Wythall, to promote the Christian Faith.

Our Pastor and Assistant Pastor are heavily involved in the local community as are other members of the Church. One of our members was coopted onto the local parish council.

Our activities involve, children’s and young people’s clubs, a food bank, weekly coffee mornings (mainly for the elderly), ‘Time for Tea’, visiting and caring for the elderly and needy, in addition to other local involvements with our local council and other organisations.

We have been supported financially by our local and district councils.

The Pastors involvement in two of our local schools, includes taking assemblies and helping individual children. He is also a Governor at Meadow Green School.

Our Assistant Pastor is running, in our local senior school Woodrush High School, for 2 days a week, a program of support for pupils who find it hard to engage in the regular school lessons. This also involves local and national businesses.

We also support practically and financially people referred to us by our local housing association and others organisations.

We are also, cautiously, growing links with a project to establish a school in Africa. These links have also extended to one of the local junior schools.

During the year, the charity purchased a residential property (“the manse”) located at 58 ShenstoneRoad, Birmingham to provide accommodation for

the pastor of Hollywood Christian Life Centre. Theproperty is provided to facilitate the proper performance of ministerial duties, as it is customary for ministers in similar roles to reside close to their place of worship and to benefit the ministry and stability of the church.

Dave Foster

HOLLYWOOD CHRISTIAN LIFE CENTRE

Company No. 079505909

Charity No. 1146306

ANNUAL REPORT

and

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

for the year ending 31st December 2024

Independent examiner's report on the accounts

Section A Independent Examiner’s Report

Report to the
trustees/directors/
Charity Name
HOLLYWOOD CHRISTIAN LIFE CENTRE
members of
On accounts for the year 31STDECEMBER 2024
ended
Charity no.:
1146306
Company no.:
079505909
Set out on pages 3 – 6 ATTACHED
(remember to include the page numbers of additional sheets)
I report to the charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of the
Company for the year ended31 / 12 / 2024.
Responsibilities and As the charity’s trustees of the Company (who are also the directors of the
basis of report company for the purposes of company law), you are responsible for the
preparation of the accounts 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 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
charity’s accounts as carried out under section 145 of the Charities Act 2011 charity’s accounts as carried out under section 145 of the Charities Act 2011 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 ~~[The company~~’~~s gross income exceeded £250,000 and I am qualified to~~
examiner's statement ~~undertake the examination by being a qualified member of [insert name of~~
~~applicable listed body]]. Delete [ ] if not applicable.~~
I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have
come to my attention~~(other than that disclosed below *)~~which gives me
cause to believe that:
• accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 386 of the
Companies Act 2006; or
• the accounts 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 ‘true and fair’ view which is not a matter considered as part
of an independent examination; or
•the accounts have not been prepared in accordance with the Charities
SORP (FRS102).

October 2018

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IER

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 the wonls in the brackets if they do not apply. Signed: Date: 2619125 Name: KAREN L HALL Relevant professlonal qualification(s) or body {if any): Addre88: 21 BRICK KILN LANE WYTHALL BIRMINGHAM B47 6LL Section B Disclosure Only complete if the examiner needs to l)ighli£41i I iiialei idl 11 Idll¥iii ul LuiiLvi li (see CC32, Independent examination of charity accounts.. directions and guidance for examiners). Give here brlef detall8 of any items that th• examiner wishes to disclose. IER October 2018

Hollywood Christian Life Centre

Registered No. 07905909

Statement of Financial Activities

Statement of Financial Activities
YE 31-Dec-24 YE 31-Dec-23
INCOMING RESOURCES Unrestricted Restricted Total Total
Funds Funds
Voluntary Income 157,144 28,947 186,091 171,952
Activities for generating funds 0 0
Income from investments 1,784 0 1,784 0
Incoming resources from charitable 0 0
Other income 0 0
TOTAL - INCOMING RESOURCES 158,928 28,947 187,875 171,952
RESOURCES EXPENDED
Costs of generating voluntary income 0 0
Charitable activities 109,303 19,121 128,424 128,983
Governance costs 2,480 0 2,480 1,766
Other resources used 1,033 0 1,033 2,101
Housing Costs:
Maintenance 772
Annual service checks 1,275
Building insurance 418
Mortgage interest 7,289
TOTAL - RESOURCES EXPENDED 112,817 19,121 131,938 132,851
NET INCOMING RESOURCES 46,111 9,826 55,937 39,101
OTHER GAINS OR LOSSES 0 0 0 0
NET MOVEMENT IN FUNDS 46,111 9,826 55,937 39,101
CAPITAL SPEND (MANSE) -68,498 -51,500 -119,998 144,524
NET MOVEMENT IN FUNDS -22,387 -41,674 -64,061 183,625

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Hollywood Christian Life Centre

Registered No. 07905909

Balance Sheet as at 31st December 2024

Balance Sheet as at 31st December 2024
YE 31-Dec-24 YE 31-Dec-23
Total Total
FIXED ASSETS
Tangible fixed asset - manse (incl. fees) 349,998 0
CURRENT ASSETS
Bank & Cash in Hand -2,448 183,625
TOTAL ASSETS 347,550 183,625
CURRENT LIABILITIES
Creditors - mortgage payable 227,985 0
NET ASSETS 119,565 183,625
CHURCH FUNDS REPRESENTED BY:
Unrestricted 90,137 112,524
Restricted 29,428 71,102
119,565 183,626

For the year ended 31st December 2024 the company was entitled to exemption from an audit under Section

The Directors' responsibilities

The members have not required the company to obtain an audit of its accounts for the year in question in accordance with section 476 of the Companies Act 2006

The directors acknowledge their responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the Act with respect to accounting records and the preparation of accounts.

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

Advantage has been taken of the exemption conferred by the Companies Act 2006 on the grounds that, in the opinion of the directors, the company is entitled to the benefit of those exemptions as a small company.

The notes referred to above form part of the financial statements in preparing these financial statements the directors have taken advantage of special exemptions applicable to small companies, conferred by parts 15 & 16 of the Companies Act 2006. The directors have done so on the grounds that, in their opinion, the company is entitled the benefit of those exemptions because it meets the qualifying conditions for small companies as stated in the Companies Act 2006.

These financial statements were approved by the board on 26/9/2025 and signed on its behalf

______ 26/09/2025 Director Date

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Hollywood Christian Life Centre

Registered No. 07905909

Notes to the financial statement for

the year ended 31st December 2024

YE 31-Dec-24 YE 31-Dec-23
GENERAL FUND - INCOMING Unrestricted Restricted Total Total
RESOURCES Funds Funds
Voluntary Income - Gift Aided 109,467 109,467 87,158
Regular Gift Days 0 0 0
Donations, appeals etc 9,377 9,377 12,471
Events 3,370 3,370 6,399
House Purchase 16,200 16,200 35,500
Other Income 11,647 11,647 6,059
Gift Aid Tax Recovered 36,029 0 36,029 24,365
Subtotal 157,144 28,947 186,091 171,952
Income from Investments
Interest 1,784 0 1,784 0
Subtotal 1,784 0 1,784 0
TOTAL - INCOMING RESOURCES 158,928 28,947 187,875 171,951
GENERAL FUND - RESOURCES
EXPENDED
Staff Costs 67,501 67,501 76,632
Staff Expenses 1,309 1,309 1,050
Nominated Mission Orgs. 13,187 13,187 12,764
UK Mission 3,287 3,287 1,352
Donations & Appeals 6,182 6,182 2,795
Events 3,185 3,185 6,709
House Purchase 0 0 1,200
Maintenance 772 772
Annual service checks 1,275 1,275
Building insurance 418 418
Mortgage interest 7,289 7,289
Children & Youth 1,875 1,875 3,955
Catering 1,691 1,691 84
General Expenses 5,278 5,278 8,573
Training & Development 1,991 1,991 2,030
Stationery & Publicity 825 825 974
Buildings / Property 12,359 12,359 10,866
Total 109,303 19,121 128,424 128,983
Governance Costs 2,480 2,480 1,766
Total 2,480 0 2,480 1,766
Other Resources used:
Furniture & Equipment 1,033 1,033 2,101
Total 1,033 0 1,033 2,101
TOTAL - PAYMENTS 112,817 19,121 131,938 132,851

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Hollywood Christian Life Centre

Registered No. 07905909

NET UNRESTRICTED FUNDS - - -4,564
NET RESTRICTED FUNDS 46,111 9,826 55,937 43,666
TOTAL 46,111 9,826 55,937 39,101
CAPITAL SPEND (MANSE) -68,498 -51,500 -119,998
NET MOVEMENT -22,387 -41,674 -64,061

NOTES

Fixed Assets

– Tangible Fixed Assets Freehold Property

  1. During the year, the charity purchased a residential property (“the manse”) located at 58 Shenstone Road, Birmingham to provide accommodation for the pastor of Hollywood Christian Life Centre. The property is provided to facilitate the proper performance of ministerial duties, as it is customary for ministers in similar roles to reside close to their place of worship and to benefit the ministry and stability of the church.

  2. The total cost, including legal and associated fees, was £349,998 . This was part-funded by a £230,000 mortgage loan, with the balance met from both unrestricted reserves and restricted donations designated for this purpose.

  3. Of the total cost, £51,500 was funded from restricted gifts specifically given towards the manse purchase, with the balance of £68,498 met from unrestricted funds. At year end, the mortgage balance outstanding was £227,985 , with capital repayments of £2,015 and interest of £7,289 made during the year.

  4. The property is recorded at cost and is not depreciated, as the trustees believe its residual value is at least equal to its carrying amount. Any significant repairs and maintenance costs are expensed as incurred.

  5. Unrestricted Funds: £90,137; Resticted Funds: £29,428 (of which £51,500 was applied to the manse purchase in the year); Total funds: £119,565

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HOLLYWOOD CHRISTIAN LIFE CENTRE

Company No. 079505909

Charity No. 1146306

ANNUAL REPORT

and

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

for the year ending 31st December 2024

Independent examiner's report on the accounts

Section A Independent Examiner’s Report

Report to the
trustees/directors/
Charity Name
HOLLYWOOD CHRISTIAN LIFE CENTRE
members of
On accounts for the year 31STDECEMBER 2024
ended
Charity no.:
1146306
Company no.:
079505909
Set out on pages 3 – 6 ATTACHED
(remember to include the page numbers of additional sheets)
I report to the charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of the
Company for the year ended31 / 12 / 2024.
Responsibilities and As the charity’s trustees of the Company (who are also the directors of the
basis of report company for the purposes of company law), you are responsible for the
preparation of the accounts 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 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
charity’s accounts as carried out under section 145 of the Charities Act 2011 charity’s accounts as carried out under section 145 of the Charities Act 2011 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 ~~[The company~~’~~s gross income exceeded £250,000 and I am qualified to~~
examiner's statement ~~undertake the examination by being a qualified member of [insert name of~~
~~applicable listed body]]. Delete [ ] if not applicable.~~
I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have
come to my attention~~(other than that disclosed below *)~~which gives me
cause to believe that:
• accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 386 of the
Companies Act 2006; or
• the accounts 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 ‘true and fair’ view which is not a matter considered as part
of an independent examination; or
•the accounts have not been prepared in accordance with the Charities
SORP (FRS102).

October 2018

1

IER

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 the wonls in the brackets if they do not apply. Signed: Date: 2619125 Name: KAREN L HALL Relevant professlonal qualification(s) or body {if any): Addre88: 21 BRICK KILN LANE WYTHALL BIRMINGHAM B47 6LL Section B Disclosure Only complete if the examiner needs to l)ighli£41i I iiialei idl 11 Idll¥iii ul LuiiLvi li (see CC32, Independent examination of charity accounts.. directions and guidance for examiners). Give here brlef detall8 of any items that th• examiner wishes to disclose. IER October 2018

Hollywood Christian Life Centre

Registered No. 07905909

Statement of Financial Activities

Statement of Financial Activities
YE 31-Dec-24 YE 31-Dec-23
INCOMING RESOURCES Unrestricted Restricted Total Total
Funds Funds
Voluntary Income 157,144 28,947 186,091 171,952
Activities for generating funds 0 0
Income from investments 1,784 0 1,784 0
Incoming resources from charitable 0 0
Other income 0 0
TOTAL - INCOMING RESOURCES 158,928 28,947 187,875 171,952
RESOURCES EXPENDED
Costs of generating voluntary income 0 0
Charitable activities 109,303 19,121 128,424 128,983
Governance costs 2,480 0 2,480 1,766
Other resources used 1,033 0 1,033 2,101
Housing Costs:
Maintenance 772
Annual service checks 1,275
Building insurance 418
Mortgage interest 7,289
TOTAL - RESOURCES EXPENDED 112,817 19,121 131,938 132,851
NET INCOMING RESOURCES 46,111 9,826 55,937 39,101
OTHER GAINS OR LOSSES 0 0 0 0
NET MOVEMENT IN FUNDS 46,111 9,826 55,937 39,101
CAPITAL SPEND (MANSE) -68,498 -51,500 -119,998 144,524
NET MOVEMENT IN FUNDS -22,387 -41,674 -64,061 183,625

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Hollywood Christian Life Centre

Registered No. 07905909

Balance Sheet as at 31st December 2024

Balance Sheet as at 31st December 2024
YE 31-Dec-24 YE 31-Dec-23
Total Total
FIXED ASSETS
Tangible fixed asset - manse (incl. fees) 349,998 0
CURRENT ASSETS
Bank & Cash in Hand -2,448 183,625
TOTAL ASSETS 347,550 183,625
CURRENT LIABILITIES
Creditors - mortgage payable 227,985 0
NET ASSETS 119,565 183,625
CHURCH FUNDS REPRESENTED BY:
Unrestricted 90,137 112,524
Restricted 29,428 71,102
119,565 183,626

For the year ended 31st December 2024 the company was entitled to exemption from an audit under Section

The Directors' responsibilities

The members have not required the company to obtain an audit of its accounts for the year in question in accordance with section 476 of the Companies Act 2006

The directors acknowledge their responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the Act with respect to accounting records and the preparation of accounts.

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

Advantage has been taken of the exemption conferred by the Companies Act 2006 on the grounds that, in the opinion of the directors, the company is entitled to the benefit of those exemptions as a small company.

The notes referred to above form part of the financial statements in preparing these financial statements the directors have taken advantage of special exemptions applicable to small companies, conferred by parts 15 & 16 of the Companies Act 2006. The directors have done so on the grounds that, in their opinion, the company is entitled the benefit of those exemptions because it meets the qualifying conditions for small companies as stated in the Companies Act 2006.

These financial statements were approved by the board on 26/9/2025 and signed on its behalf

______ 26/09/2025 Director Date

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Hollywood Christian Life Centre

Registered No. 07905909

Notes to the financial statement for

the year ended 31st December 2024

YE 31-Dec-24 YE 31-Dec-23
GENERAL FUND - INCOMING Unrestricted Restricted Total Total
RESOURCES Funds Funds
Voluntary Income - Gift Aided 109,467 109,467 87,158
Regular Gift Days 0 0 0
Donations, appeals etc 9,377 9,377 12,471
Events 3,370 3,370 6,399
House Purchase 16,200 16,200 35,500
Other Income 11,647 11,647 6,059
Gift Aid Tax Recovered 36,029 0 36,029 24,365
Subtotal 157,144 28,947 186,091 171,952
Income from Investments
Interest 1,784 0 1,784 0
Subtotal 1,784 0 1,784 0
TOTAL - INCOMING RESOURCES 158,928 28,947 187,875 171,951
GENERAL FUND - RESOURCES
EXPENDED
Staff Costs 67,501 67,501 76,632
Staff Expenses 1,309 1,309 1,050
Nominated Mission Orgs. 13,187 13,187 12,764
UK Mission 3,287 3,287 1,352
Donations & Appeals 6,182 6,182 2,795
Events 3,185 3,185 6,709
House Purchase 0 0 1,200
Maintenance 772 772
Annual service checks 1,275 1,275
Building insurance 418 418
Mortgage interest 7,289 7,289
Children & Youth 1,875 1,875 3,955
Catering 1,691 1,691 84
General Expenses 5,278 5,278 8,573
Training & Development 1,991 1,991 2,030
Stationery & Publicity 825 825 974
Buildings / Property 12,359 12,359 10,866
Total 109,303 19,121 128,424 128,983
Governance Costs 2,480 2,480 1,766
Total 2,480 0 2,480 1,766
Other Resources used:
Furniture & Equipment 1,033 1,033 2,101
Total 1,033 0 1,033 2,101
TOTAL - PAYMENTS 112,817 19,121 131,938 132,851

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Hollywood Christian Life Centre

Registered No. 07905909

NET UNRESTRICTED FUNDS - - -4,564
NET RESTRICTED FUNDS 46,111 9,826 55,937 43,666
TOTAL 46,111 9,826 55,937 39,101
CAPITAL SPEND (MANSE) -68,498 -51,500 -119,998
NET MOVEMENT -22,387 -41,674 -64,061

NOTES

Fixed Assets

– Tangible Fixed Assets Freehold Property

  1. During the year, the charity purchased a residential property (“the manse”) located at 58 Shenstone Road, Birmingham to provide accommodation for the pastor of Hollywood Christian Life Centre. The property is provided to facilitate the proper performance of ministerial duties, as it is customary for ministers in similar roles to reside close to their place of worship and to benefit the ministry and stability of the church.

  2. The total cost, including legal and associated fees, was £349,998 . This was part-funded by a £230,000 mortgage loan, with the balance met from both unrestricted reserves and restricted donations designated for this purpose.

  3. Of the total cost, £51,500 was funded from restricted gifts specifically given towards the manse purchase, with the balance of £68,498 met from unrestricted funds. At year end, the mortgage balance outstanding was £227,985 , with capital repayments of £2,015 and interest of £7,289 made during the year.

  4. The property is recorded at cost and is not depreciated, as the trustees believe its residual value is at least equal to its carrying amount. Any significant repairs and maintenance costs are expensed as incurred.

  5. Unrestricted Funds: £90,137; Resticted Funds: £29,428 (of which £51,500 was applied to the manse purchase in the year); Total funds: £119,565

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