**CHARITY REGISTRATION NUMBER 1150589**
Church of The Living God Hanworth 2009
**Financial Statements For The Year Ended 31 March 2023**
## _**Raywin P-Cole & Co Ltd**_
_Chartered Certified Accountants ACCA Registered Firm 131 Tivoli Road, West Norwood London SE27 0EE_
**Church of The Living God Hanworth 2009**
## **Financial Statements For The Year Ended 31 March 2023**
## **Contents**
||**Page**|
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|Reference and administrative details|1|
|Trustees report|2 - 3|
|Chartered Accountants' report|4|
|Statement of Financial Activities|5|
|Balance Sheet|6|
|Notes to the accounts|7 - 8|
**Church of The Living God Hanworth 2009 Reference and adminstrative details For the year ended 31 March 2023**
|**Status**|The charity is constituted as an unincorporated body|
|---|---|
|**Governing document**|The charity is established under a model trust deed|
|**Charity registration**|1150589|
|**Principal address**|194 South Road|
||Hanworth, Feltham|
||TW13 6UH|
|**Trustees**|Claudia Arulanandarasa|
||Oral James Vincent|
||Arumugam Sriskantharajah|
||Nisha Juliet Edwin|
|**Bankers**|Natwest|
||275 - 277 High Street|
||Hounslow, Middlesex|
||TW3 1ZA|
||Metro|
||Unit S1B Two Rivers Retail Park|
||Mustard Mill Road|
||Staines-upon-Thames|
||TW18 4DP|
|**Independent examiner**|Raywin P-Cole & Co Ltd|
||Chartered Certified Accountants|
||ACCA Registered Firm|
||131 Tivoli Road|
||West Norwood|
||London SE27 0EE|
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The Trustee have the pleasure of submitting the report and accounts for the financial year 2022/23. The Trustee meets once every three months to discuss the Charity's development and growth plans. The Trustee members are elected by the existing board of Trustees based upon its internal selection criteria. A new Trustee is added on the need basis.
## **Trustees**
1. Claudia Arulanandarasa - Convener
2. Oral James Vincent - Secretary
3. Arumugam Sriskantharajah - Member
4. Nisha Juliet Edwin - Treasurer
## **Aim of the Charity (Church of the Living God)**
To spiritually strengthen, uplift and inspire the lives of multitudes by proclaiming the love of Jesus Christ. To provide support and welfare to the children and families. As part of our outreach programme, we support missionary works in South Asian countries like India, SriLanka, Nepal, Myanmar etc. We are also involved in supporting the education of 25 semi-orphan children living in the slum areas of Chennai (India). We work in collaboration with Local and International charities for promoting welfare and care.
## **What we believe**
We believe that the entire Bible is inspired by God, its without error and it’s the authority on which we base our faith, conduct and doctrine.
We believe in the Triune nature of God. We believe that Salvation is a free gift which is readily available to anyone who believes in Jesus Christ.
Marriage is a divine institution ordained between man and woman.
We believe in spreading the love of Jesus Christ by supporting Missionaries and by extending a helping hand to the destitute and the needy.
The Church of the Living God (CLG) is a self-funding Christian Organisation. Majority of its income comes from its members who contribute generously in form of Tithes, Missionary offerings, Children support, Sunday offerings, special offerings etc. We have been blessed with several well-wishers and donors whose sacrificial contributions has enabled us to make an impact in the lives of many people all around the world. The members of the church are mainly from the Asian diaspora which has enabled us to support charities and other mission works in the Asian countries alongside our many projects that we run for our local community here in the UK.
## **Update on CLG’s Local Ministry**
## **VBS**
CLG has been actively involved in supporting the local community ever since its establishment in the year 2009. Every Year CLG conducts its local event for the Children called VBS (Vacation Bible School) in the summer holidays. More than 200 children participate every year between the ages of 4 and 16, VBS had been a very successful event each year where the children are all very enthusiastic about their participation and look forward to it with great expectation each year. The main objective of this event is to promote a sense of positivity among the children and to enable them to grow in the love and fear of God. We aim to nurture the overall wellbeing of the children so that they are socially, spiritually, emotionally, and physically strengthened to face the challenges of the world. Whilst the children learn about the love of Christ, they
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**Church of The Living God Hanworth 2009**
## **Trustees report for the year ended 31 March 2023**
## **Update on CLG’s Local Ministry**
## **Special Needs Children’s Programme:**
CLG organised a special needs children’s event in Dec 2022 for the children with additional needs such as Autism, Cerebral Palsy, Learning disorder etc. The parents and siblings of these children joined the occasion and made it a memorable event. Christmas gifts were distributed to all the children and refreshments were served. There were nearly 50 people in attendance at this event including the volunteers and 15 Special need children. The families who attended enjoyed listening to lovely carols sung by CLG Choir and had a great time of fellowship.
## **Christmas Programme:**
This is one of CLG’s special cultural event where we celebrate Christmas with the local community. We stage programmes such as dance, songs, skits, dramas which conveys the message of Christ to the local community. People are given opportunity to get involved through participation. Every year we have many new people come with enthusiasm and participate in these events. This event not only brings the message of hope to the people but also enlightens the sense of community during the festive time.
## **WOW Conference (Women of Worth):**
In Feb 2023, CLG conducted its annual women’s conference. The aim of the conference was to empower women and help them identify their worth in the kingdom of God. The theme for WOW 2023 was ‘Adorned’ and each day we had a sub theme to reflect the ornaments of Christ. These sessions were inspiring and uplifting for the women who participated from different walks of life. Many women gave feedback that they felt motivated, inspired, and energised through the conference.
During the financial year, CLG also extended its support to the local and international community through its several reliefs works. Locally, we supported foodbank and food distribution in collaboration with the St.Richard’s chruch. Internationally, we undertook several emergency relief projects to support Srilanka during the food crisis the nation was undergoing, and we supported the Syria and Turkey during its Earthquake.
## **Our Future Plans:**
CLG is committed to serving the community and the nations, hence we will look out for any opportunity to extend our support to the local community. CLG has plans to support many more charities, projects, and missions abroad besides its local and international ministries.
CLG believes in making a difference in the lives of individuals, adults, and children through its various local and international ministries. We are currently supporting 96 Missionaries and 25 semi orphan children. We have a vision of reaching the unreached for Christ and we believe that this can be only done through reflecting Christ though our actions and making a real difference in the lives of people.
Nisha Juliet Edwin Trustee 29 January 2024
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## **Church of The Living God Hanworth 2009**
## **Independent Examiner's Report to the Trustees and Members**
We report on the accounts of the Trust for the year ended 31 March 2023 which are set out on the annexed pages.
## **Respective Responsibilities of the Trustees and Examiner**
The Trustees of the Charity are responsible for the preparation of the accounts; and consider that the audit requirement of section 144(2) of the Charities Act 2011 does not apply and that an independent examination is needed. It is our responsibility to:
- examine the accounts under section 145 of the 2011 Act;
- to follow the procedures specified in general Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5) (b) of the 2011 Act, and
- to state whether particular matters have come to our attention.
## **Basis of Independent Examiner's Report**
Our examination was carried out in accordance with general directions given by the Charity Commission. An examination includes includes a review of the accounting records kept by the Charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts, and seeking explanations from the Trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit, and consequently we do not express an audit opinion on the view given by the accounts and the report is limited to those matters set out in the statement below.
## **Independent Examiner's Statement**
In connection with our examination, no matter has come to our attention:
- 1) Which gives us reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the requirements
- to keep accounting records in accordance with section 130 of the 2011 Act;
- and to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and comply with the accounting requirements of the 2011 Act have not been met;
or
- 2) To which, in our opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
## _**Raywin P-Cole & Co Ltd**_
_Chartered Certified Accountants ACCA Registered Firm 131 Tivoli Road, West Norwood London SE27 0EE_
> 29 January 2024
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## **Church of The Living God Hanworth 2009 Statement of Financial Activities for the year ended 31 March 2023**
|**Incoming Resources**
Donations
**Resources Expended**
**_Charitable activities_**
Personnel Cost
Staff training and welfare
Motor & Travel Expenses
Printing, stationery & postages
Community Mission
Overseas/Mission
Donations
Telephone & Fax
Church Rent & Rates
Publications/Advertising
Development Programme
**_Governance costs_**
Accountancy
Legal & Professional Fees
Bank Charges
**_Total Resources Expended_**
**Net incoming resources**
Transfers between funds
**Net movement in funds**
**Total funds brought forward**
**_Total funds carried forward_**|**Notes**|**Unrestricted Restricted**
**Funds**
**Funds**
**2023**
**£**
**£**
**£**
106,343
-
106,343
15,079
-
15,079
432
-
432
3,325
-
3,325
493
493
3,219
-
3,219
39,325
-
39,325
2,288
-
2,288
488
-
488
11,860
-
11,860
1,579
-
1,579
3,724
-
3,724
**81,812**
**-**
**81,812**
600
-
600
1,288
-
1,288
211
-
211
**2,099**
**-**
**2,099**
**83,911**
**-**
**83,911**
**22,432**
**-**
**22,432**
-
-
-
**22,432**
**-**
**22,432**
20,083
-
20,083
**42,515**
**-**
**42,515**|**2022**
**£**
69,395
12,140
-
2,979
90
2,500
35,323
1,682
1,011
8,166
500
1,758|
|---|---|---|---|
||**4**
**1**
**1**|||
||||**66,149**|
||||600
730
300|
||||**1,630**|
|||||
||||**67,779**|
||||**1,617**
-|
||||**1,617**
18,466|
||||**20,083**|
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## **Church of The Living God Hanworth 2009 Balance Sheet as at 31 March 2023**
|**Notes**
**Current assets**
Cash at bank and in hand
**Creditors: amounts falling due**
**within one year**
**2**
**Net current assets**
**Net assets**
**Funds of the charity**
Unrestricted funds
**_Total funds_**|**2023**
**£**
43,115
(600)
42,515
**42,515**
42,515
**42,515**|**2022**
**£**
20,683
(600)
20,083
**20,083**
20,083
**20,083**|**2022**
**£**
20,683
(600)
20,083
**20,083**
20,083
**20,083**|
|---|---|---|---|
|||||
||||**20,083**|
||||20,083|
||||**20,083**|
These financial statements were approved by the Trustees on 29 January 2024 & signed on their behalf by:
Nisha Juliet Edwin Trustee
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**Church of The Living God Hanworth 2009 Notes to the Accounts for the year ended 31 March 2023**
## **1 Accounting policies**
## _**Basis of preparation**_
The Financial Statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention and in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard for Smaller Entities and Statement of Recommended Practice (SORP) "Accounting and Reporting by Charities".
## _**Incoming resources**_
Unrestricted Income comprises donations and is recognised on receipt basis. Restricted Income relates to donations specifically raised for the purchase of land & buildings and is recognised on receipt basis. However, the donors have agreed that that once the primary purpose has been satisfied, any surplus funds remaining will be used for the running of the Charity's ordinary activities.
## _**Depreciation**_
Depreciation is provided at the following annual rates in order to write off each asset over it's estimated useful lives based on reducing balance method.
Equipments 20% Fixtures & Fittings 20%
## _**Resources Expended**_
## **Charitable Activities**
These comprise all expenditure directly relating to the objects of the Charity. Support costs are an integral part of the expenses incurred in carrying out those charitable activities, which the Charity was established to perform.
## _**Governance Costs**_
Governance costs comprise the costs of running the charity, including strategic planning for its future development, also includes accountancy & legal fees and all costs relating to consnstitutional and statutory compliance.
## _**Church Rent & Rates**_
At present we do not have our own property and restrictions are laid on us as to the use of the present property we are using so it is a challenge to plan ahead. We are not under any fixed tenancy agreement and rent is raised at any given time subject to use of property.
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## **Church of The Living God Hanworth 2009 Notes to the Accounts for the year ended 31 March 2023**
|**2**|**Creditors: amounts falling due within one year**|**2023**|**2022**|
|---|---|---|---|
|||**£**|**£**|
||Accountancy|600|600|
## **3 Analysis of net assets between funds**
|**Analysis of net assets between funds**||||
|---|---|---|---|
|**Current assets**
Cash at bank and in hand
**Creditors: amounts falling due after one year**
**At 31 March 2023**|**Unrestricted**
**Funds**
**£**
-
43,115
43,115
(600)
**42,515**|**Restricted**
**Funds**
**£**
-
-
-
-
**-**|**Total**
**£**
-
43,115|
||||43,115
(600)|
||||**42,515**|
## **4 Personnel costs**
Pastor Arulanandarasa K was given an allowance as a full time minister. This including P.A.Y.E. & NI contributions paid over to HMRC amounted to £15,080. Other than that, no remuneration was paid to any of the trustees and their expenses also not borne by the Trust.
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