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2023-05-31-accounts

Charity registration number 1152260

Company registration number 08407295 (England and Wales)

LIFE CHURCH HOOK

ANNUAL REPORT AND UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MAY 2023

LIFE CHURCH HOOK

LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION

Trustees David Hill
Thomas Colebrooke
Peter MacPherson
Pastor Ben Martin
Charity number 1152260
Company number 08407295
Principal address Life Church Centre
Elms Road
Hook
Hampshire
RG27 9DX
Registered office Life Church Centre
Elms Road
Hook
Hampshire
RG27 9DX
Independent examiner Richard F Hopper
4 Rhodfa Clawdd Offa
Denbigh
Denbighshire
LL16 4RJ
Bankers CAF Bank Ltd
25 Kings Hill Avenue
Kings Hill
West Malling
Kent
ME19 4JQ

LIFE CHURCH HOOK

CONTENTS

Page
Trustees' report 1 - 2
Statement of trustees' responsibilities 3
Independent examiner's report 4
Statement of financial activities 5
Balance sheet 6
Notes to the financial statements 7 - 16

LIFE CHURCH HOOK

TRUSTEES' REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS' REPORT) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MAY 2023

The trustees present their report and accounts for the period ended 31 May 2023.

The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the accounting policies set out in note 1 to the financial statements and comply with the charity's constitution, the Companies Act 2006 and "Accounting and Reporting by Charities: 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)" (effective 1 January 2019).

Objectives and activities

The charity's objects are to advance the Christian faith and relieve poverty. The policies adopted in furtherance of these objects are to preach and proclaim the Christian gospel and the teaching of Christian doctrines and principles and there has been no change in these during the year.

The trustees have paid due regard to guidance issued by the Charity Commission in deciding what activities the charity should undertake.

Achievements and performance

Life Church Hook continues to operate as a charitable limited company. We have continued to strengthen existing activities and develop new opportunities to communicate the Christian Faith and serve our local community.

The 2022/23 year was our first full year since the pandemic with no COVID restrictions, and so we have been able to re-start and operate the majority of our activities as we were doing pre-pandemic.

The key activities of the church during the year as follows:

Our church attendance levels have remained fairly level throughout the year although we have seen a slight reduction in income. Our costs have remained in line with the annual budget which includes some increases for inflation.

Financial review

The financial transactions of the charity during the period and the financial position at the end of the period are summarised in the attached accounts. The trustees consider the financial position to be satisfactory.

It is the policy of the charity that unrestricted funds which have not been designated for a specific use should be maintained at a level equivalent to between three and six month’s expenditure. The trustees consider that reserves at this level will ensure that, in the event of a significant drop in funding, they will be able to continue the charity’s current activities while consideration is given to ways in which additional funds may be raised. This level of reserves has been maintained throughout the year.

The trustees have assessed the major risks to which the charity is exposed, and are satisfied that systems are in place to mitigate exposure to the major risks.

Structure, governance and management

LIFE CHURCH HOOK

TRUSTEES' REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS' REPORT) (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MAY 2023

The charity is a company limited by guarantee formed on 18 February 2013.

The trustees, who are also the directors for the purpose of company law, and who served during the year and up to the date of signature of the financial statements were:

David Hill Thomas Colebrooke Peter MacPherson Helen Wickenden (Resigned 31 August 2022)

New trustees are appointed from fellow Christians who are members of the church, by recommendation and invitation as appropriate.

None of the trustees has any beneficial interest in the company. All of the trustees are members of the company and guarantee to contribute £1 in the event of a winding up.

The church is served by trustees who are responsible for the administration of financial affairs and material assets and governance of the charity, and by elders who are responsible for the teaching, pastoral care and other activities of the church. The trustees and elders work closely together in pursuing the objects of the charity. Day by day decisions on expenditure and departmental matters are taken by the staff and volunteers who have been given responsibility for these areas under the direction and oversight of the elders and trustees. In April 2020 David Grant resigned as an elder and pastor of the church and left our employment; Ben Martin has taken his place since May 2020.

The church is a part of the Commission network which itself belongs to Newfrontiers International Network of churches, and is also a member of The Evangelical Alliance.

The trustees' report was approved by the Board of Trustees.

..............................

David Hill Trustee Dated: .........................

LIFE CHURCH HOOK

STATEMENT OF TRUSTEES' RESPONSIBILITIES

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MAY 2023

The trustees, who are also the directors of Life Church Hook for the purpose of company law, are responsible for preparing the Trustees' Report and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice).

Company Law requires the trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial year which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charity and of the incoming resources and application of resources, including the income and expenditure, of the charitable company for that year.

In preparing these financial statements, the trustees are required to:

The trustees are responsible for keeping adequate accounting records that disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charity and enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Companies Act 2006. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charity and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.

LIFE CHURCH HOOK

INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF LIFE CHURCH HOOK

I report to the trustees on my examination of the financial statements of Life Church Hook (the charity) for the year ended 31 May 2023.

Responsibilities and basis of report

As the trustees of the charity (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 financial statements of the charity 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 financial statements carried out under section 145 of the Charities Act 2011 (the 2011 Act). In carrying out my examination I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act.

Independent examiner's statement

I have completed my examination. I confirm that no matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect:

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 financial statements to be reached.

Richard F Hopper

Chartered Accountant

4 Rhodfa Clawdd Offa Denbigh Denbighshire LL16 4RJ

Dated: .........................

LIFE CHURCH HOOK

STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES INCLUDING INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MAY 2023

Unrestricted
Restricted
funds
funds
Notes
£
£
Income and endowments from:
Donations and legacies
3
102,403
5,300
Lettings income
4
3,117
-
Investments
5
127
8
Other income
6
223
676
Total income
105,870
5,984
Expenditure on:
Charitable activities
7
84,965
5,874
Other Expenses
12
13,804
-
Total resources expended
98,769
5,874
Net income for the year/
Net movement in funds
7,101
110
Fund balances at 1 June 2022
259,304
448,274
Fund balances at 31 May 2023
266,405
448,384
Total
2023
£
107,703
3,117
135
899
111,854
90,839
13,804
104,643
7,211
707,578
714,789
Total
2022
£
101,419
2,621
4
5,375
109,419
94,194
9,623
103,817
5,602
701,976
707,578

The statement of financial activities includes all gains and losses recognised in the year.

The statement of financial activities includes all gains and losses recognised in the year. All income and expenditure derive from continuing activities.

The statement of financial activities also complies with the requirements for an income and expenditure account under the Companies Act 2006.

LIFE CHURCH HOOK

BALANCE SHEET

AS AT 31 MAY 2023

Notes
Fixed assets
Tangible assets
14
Current assets
Debtors
15
Cash at bank and in hand
Creditors: amounts falling due within
one year
17
Net current assets
Total assets less current liabilities
Creditors: amounts falling due after
more than one year
18
Net assets
The funds of the charity
Restricted income funds
19
Unrestricted funds
2023
£
£
937,184
10,016
26,042
36,058
14,849
21,209
958,393
(243,604)
714,789
448,384
266,405
714,789
2022
£
£
938,641
8,806
30,546
39,352
16,414
22,938
961,579
(254,001)
707,578
448,274
259,304
707,578

The company is entitled to the exemption from the audit requirement contained in section 477 of the Companies Act 2006, for the year ended 31 May 2023.

The directors acknowledge their responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 with respect to accounting records and the preparation of financial statements.

The members have not required the company to obtain an audit of its financial statements for the year in question in accordance with section 476.

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

The financial statements were approved by the trustees on .........................

.............................. ..............................
David Hill Thomas Colebrooke
Trustee Trustee

Company registration number 08407295 (England and Wales)

LIFE CHURCH HOOK

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MAY 2023

1 Accounting policies

Charity information

Life Church Hook is a private company limited by guarantee incorporated in England and Wales. The registered office is Life Church Centre, Elms Road, Hook, Hampshire, RG27 9DX.

1.1 Accounting convention

The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the charity's constitution, the Companies Act 2006 and "Accounting and Reporting by Charities: 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) (effective 1 January 2019)". The charity is a Public Benefit Entity as defined by FRS 102.

The charity has taken advantage of the provisions in the SORP for charities applying FRS 102 Update Bulletin 1 not to prepare a Statement of Cash Flows.

The financial statements are prepared in sterling, which is the functional currency of the charity. Monetary amounts in these financial statements are rounded to the nearest £.

The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention, [modified to include the revaluation of freehold properties and to include investment properties and certain financial instruments at fair value]. The principal accounting policies adopted are set out below.

1.2 Going concern

At the time of approving the financial statements, the trustees have a reasonable expectation that the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. Thus the trustees continue to adopt the going concern basis of accounting in preparing the financial statements.

1.3 Charitable funds

Unrestricted funds are available for use at the discretion of the trustees in furtherance of their charitable objectives.

Restricted funds are subject to specific conditions by donors or grantors as to how they may be used. The purposes and uses of the restricted funds are set out in the notes to the financial statements.

1.4 Incoming resources

Income is recognised when the charity is legally entitled to it after any performance conditions have been met, the amounts can be measured reliably, and it is probable that income will be received.

Cash donations are recognised on receipt. Other donations are recognised once the charity has been notified of the donation, unless performance conditions require deferral of the amount. Income tax recoverable in relation to donations received under Gift Aid or deeds of covenant is recognised at the time of the donation.

Legacies are recognised on receipt or otherwise if the charity has been notified of an impending distribution, the amount is known, and receipt is expected. If the amount is not known, the legacy is treated as a contingent asset.

1.5 Resources expended

Expenditure is charged in the accounts at the time when a liability to make payment is incurred.

LIFE CHURCH HOOK

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MAY 2023

1 Accounting policies

(Continued)

1.6 Tangible fixed assets

Tangible fixed assets are initially measured at cost and subsequently measured at cost or valuation, net of depreciation and any impairment losses.

Depreciation is recognised so as to write off the cost or valuation of assets less their residual values over their useful lives on the following bases:

Land and buildings Plant and machinery 25% p.a. on net value

No depreciation is provided in respect of freehold land. Freehold buildings are not depreciated because the trustees consider that the market value of the buildings is not less than their cost.

The gain or loss arising on the disposal of an asset is determined as the difference between the sale proceeds and the carrying value of the asset, and is recognised in the statement of financial activities.

1.7 Impairment of fixed assets

At each reporting end date, the charity reviews the carrying amounts of its tangible assets to determine whether there is any indication that those assets have suffered an impairment loss. If any such indication exists, the recoverable amount of the asset is estimated in order to determine the extent of the impairment loss (if any).

1.8 Cash and cash equivalents

Cash and cash equivalents include cash in hand, deposits held at call with banks, other short-term liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less, and bank overdrafts. Bank overdrafts are shown within borrowings in current liabilities.

1.9 Financial instruments

The charity has elected to apply the provisions of Section 11 ‘Basic Financial Instruments’ and Section 12 ‘Other Financial Instruments Issues’ of FRS 102 to all of its financial instruments.

Financial instruments are recognised in the charity's balance sheet when the charity becomes party to the contractual provisions of the instrument.

Financial assets and liabilities are offset, with the net amounts presented in the financial statements, when there is a legally enforceable right to set off the recognised amounts and there is an intention to settle on a net basis or to realise the asset and settle the liability simultaneously.

Basic financial assets

Basic financial assets, which include debtors and cash and bank balances, are initially measured at transaction price including transaction costs and are subsequently carried at amortised cost using the effective interest method unless the arrangement constitutes a financing transaction, where the transaction is measured at the present value of the future receipts discounted at a market rate of interest. Financial assets classified as receivable within one year are not amortised.

LIFE CHURCH HOOK

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MAY 2023

1 Accounting policies

(Continued)

Basic financial liabilities

Basic financial liabilities, including creditors and bank loans are initially recognised at transaction price unless the arrangement constitutes a financing transaction, where the debt instrument is measured at the present value of the future payments discounted at a market rate of interest. Financial liabilities classified as payable within one year are not amortised.

Debt instruments are subsequently carried at amortised cost, using the effective interest rate method.

Trade creditors are obligations to pay for goods or services that have been acquired in the ordinary course of operations from suppliers. Amounts payable are classified as current liabilities if payment is due within one year or less. If not, they are presented as non-current liabilities. Trade creditors are recognised initially at transaction price and subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method.

Derecognition of financial liabilities

Financial liabilities are derecognised when the charity’s contractual obligations expire or are discharged or cancelled.

1.10 Retirement benefits

Payments to defined contribution retirement benefit schemes are charged as an expense as they fall due.

2 Critical accounting estimates and judgements

In the application of the charity’s accounting policies, the trustees are required to make judgements, estimates and assumptions about the carrying amount of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. The estimates and associated assumptions are based on historical experience and other factors that are considered to be relevant. Actual results may differ from these estimates.

The estimates and underlying assumptions are reviewed on an ongoing basis. Revisions to accounting estimates are recognised in the period in which the estimate is revised where the revision affects only that period, or in the period of the revision and future periods where the revision affects both current and future periods.

3 Income from donations and legacies

Unrestricted
Restricted
funds
funds
2023
2023
£
£
Donations and gifts
102,403
5,300
Grant income
-
-
102,403
5,300
Total
Unrestricted
Restricted
funds
funds
2023
2022
2022
£
£
£
107,703
94,102
6,116
-
951
250
107,703
95,053
6,366
Total
2022
£
100,218
1,201
101,419

LIFE CHURCH HOOK

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MAY 2023

4 Income from other trading activities

Unrestricted Unrestricted
funds funds
2023 2022
£ £
Letting and licensing arrangements 3,117 2,621

5 Income from investments

Unrestricted Restricted Total Unrestricted Restricted Total
funds funds funds funds
2023 2023 2023 2022 2022 2022
£ £ £ £ £ £
Interest receivable 127 8 135 4 - 4

6 Other income

Unrestricted
Restricted
funds
funds
2023
2023
£
£
Youth activities income
-
676
Other activities income
223
-
223
676
Total
Unrestricted
Restricted
funds
funds
2023
2022
2022
£
£
£
676
-
829
223
3,757
789
899
3,757
1,618
Total
2022
£
829
4,546
5,375

LIFE CHURCH HOOK

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MAY 2023

7 Charitable activities

Church Church
activities activities
2023 2022
£ £
Staff costs 44,019 40,031
Church activities 7,681 22,503
51,700 62,534
Grant funding of activities (see note 8) 11,192 10,563
Share of support costs (see note 9) 27,226 20,376
Share of governance costs (see note 9) 721 721
90,839 94,194
Analysis by fund
Unrestricted funds 84,965 87,565
Restricted funds 5,874 6,629
90,839 94,194
For the year ended 31 May 2022
Unrestricted funds 87,565
Restricted funds 6,629
94,194

8 Grants payable

Church Church
activities activities
2023 2022
£ £
Grants to institutions:
Other 10,573 8,944
Grants to individuals 619 1,619
11,192 10,563

LIFE CHURCH HOOK

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MAY 2023

9 Support costs allocated to activities

Depreciation
Governance costs
Analysed between:
Church activities
2023
£
3,153
18,469
5,604
721
27,947
27,947
2022
£
3,417
12,555
4,404
721
21,097
21,097

10 Trustees

None of the trustees (or any persons connected with them) received any remuneration or reimbursement of expenses during the period.

11 Employees

The average monthly number of employees during the year was:

2023 2022
Number Number
Church activities 2 1
Administration 1 1
Total 3 2
Employment costs 2023 2022
£ £
Wages and salaries 40,827 36,991
Other pension costs 3,192 3,040
44,019 40,031

There were no employees whose annual remuneration was more than £60,000.

LIFE CHURCH HOOK

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MAY 2023

12 Other expenditure

Unrestricted Unrestricted
funds funds
2023 2022
£ £
Financing costs 13,804 9,623
13,804 9,623

13 Taxation

The charity is exempt from taxation on its activities because all its income is applied for charitable purposes.

14 Tangible fixed assets

14
Tangible fixed assets
Cost
At 1 June 2022
Additions
Disposals
At 31 May 2023
Depreciation and impairment
At 1 June 2022
Depreciation charged in the year
Eliminated in respect of disposals
At 31 May 2023
Carrying amount
At 31 May 2023
At 31 May 2022
15
Debtors
Amounts falling due within one year:
Other debtors
Prepayments and accrued income
Land and
buildings
Equipment
£
£
928,387
30,186
-
1,696
-
(2,121)
928,387
29,761
-
19,932
-
3,153
-
(2,121)
-
20,964
928,387
8,797
928,387
10,254
2023
£
7,802
2,214
10,016
Total
£
958,573
1,696
(2,121)
958,148
19,932
3,153
(2,121)
20,964
937,184
938,641
2022
£
7,114
1,692
8,806

LIFE CHURCH HOOK

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MAY 2023

16 Loans and overdrafts

Bank overdrafts
Bank loans
Payable within one year
Payable after one year
2023
£
837
255,407
256,244
12,640
243,604
2022
£
-
267,516
267,516
13,515
254,001

The loan is secured by a fixed charge over the Life Church Centre building.

The loan is for a period of 21 years with interest payable at 2.5% above base-rate with a minimum rate of 3.5%.

17 Creditors: amounts falling due within one year

Notes
Bank loans and overdrafts
16
Accruals and deferred income
Creditors: amounts falling due after more than one year
Notes
Bank loans
16
2023
£
12,640
2,209
14,849
2023
£
243,604
2022
£
13,515
2,899
16,414
2022
£
254,001

18 Creditors: amounts falling due after more than one year

19 Restricted funds

The restricted funds of the charity comprise the unexpended balances of donations and grants held on trust subject to specific conditions by donors as to how they may be used.

At 1 June Incoming Resources At 31 May
2022 resources expended 2023
£ £ £ £
Building Fund 441,723 - - 441,723
J5 Fund 6,262 5,208 (5,273) 6,197
Little Seeds Fund 289 776 (601) 464
448,274 5,984 (5,874) 448,384

LIFE CHURCH HOOK

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MAY 2023

19 Restricted funds (Continued)
Previous year: At 1 June Incoming Resources At 31 May
2021 resources expended 2022
£ £ £ £
- 1 (1) -
Building Fund 441,723 - - 441,723
J5 Fund 4,984 6,316 (5,038) 6,262
Little Seeds Fund 212 628 (551) 289
Other restricted funds - 1,039 (1,039) -
446,919 7,984 (6,629) 448,274

20 Unrestricted funds

The unrestricted funds of the charity comprise the unexpended balances of donations and grants which are not subject to specific conditions by donors and grantors as to how they may be used. These include designated funds which have been set aside out of unrestricted funds by the trustees for specific purposes.

At 1 June At 1 June Incoming Resources At 31 May
2022 resources expended 2023
£ £ £ £
General funds 259,304 105,870 (98,769) 266,405
Previous year: At 1 June Incoming Resources At 31 May
2021 resources expended 2022
£ £ £ £
General funds 255,057 101,435 (97,188) 259,304
Analysis of net assets between funds
Unrestricted Restricted Total
funds funds
2023 2023 2023
£ £ £
Fund balances at 31 May 2023 are represented by:
Tangible assets 495,164 442,020 937,184
Current assets/(liabilities) 14,845 6,364 21,209
Long term liabilities (243,604) - (243,604)
266,405 448,384 714,789

21 Analysis of net assets between funds

LIFE CHURCH HOOK

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MAY 2023

21 Analysis of net assets between funds

Analysis of net assets between funds (Continued)
Unrestricted Restricted Total
funds funds
2022 2022 2022
£ £ £
Fund balances at 31 May 2022 are represented by:
Tangible assets 496,594 442,047 938,641
Current assets/(liabilities) 16,711 6,227 22,938
Long term liabilities (254,001) - (254,001)
259,304 448,274 707,578

22 Related party transactions

There were no disclosable related party transactions during the year (2022 - none).