Charity number: 1152708
NEW CONVENANT CHURCH STREATHAM
UNAUDITED
TRUSTEES' REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
NEW CONVENANT CHURCH STREATHAM
CONTENTS
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| Reference and administrative details of the Charity, its Trustees and advisers | 1 |
| Trustees' report | 2 - 6 |
| Independent examiner's report | 7 - 9 |
| Statement of financial activities | 10 |
| Balance sheet | 11 |
| Notes to the financial statements | 12 - 26 |
NEW CONVENANT CHURCH STREATHAM
REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS OF THE CHARITY, ITS TRUSTEES AND ADVISERS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
| Trustees | Olubunmi Oseni Bsc.FCCA. DipCIOB, Chair |
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| Susanah Odunaiya | |
| Victoria Olumbe | |
| Charity registered number 1152708 Principal office 21-29 Pendennis Road Streatham London SW16 2SS Minister in Charge Pastor Tunde Aikomo Accountants Stephen Michael Associates Chartered Certified Accountants 201 Borough High Street London SE1 1JA Bankers NatWest Bank 70 Denmark Hill London SE5 8TT |
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NEW CONVENANT CHURCH STREATHAM
TRUSTEES' REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
The Trustees present their annual report together with the audited financial statements of the charity for the year 1 January 2023 to 31 December 2023.
The Trustees confirm that the report and financial statements of the Charity have been prepared in accordance with the accounting policies set out in note 1 to the accounts and comply with the Charity's Trust Deed, the Charities Act 2011 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 (FRS102) (effective 1 January 2019).
Objectives and activities
a. Policies and objectives
The Board of Trustees confirm that they have met their duties in strict compliance with the provisions of section 4 and 17 of the Charities Act 2011, and have had due regard to the Charity Commission's general guidance on public benefit. Particular consideration has been given to the Charity Commission's supplementary public guidance provisions on the advancement of religion for the public benefit.
In setting objectives and planning for activities, the Trustees have given due consideration to general guidance published by the Charity Commission relating to public benefit, including the guidance 'Public benefit: running a charity (PB2)'.
Objectives and aims
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1) To advance the Christian Religion for the benefit of the public through the holding of prayer meetings, lecture, public celebration of religious festivals, producing and distributing literature on the Christian Faith to enlighten others about the Christian Religion.
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2) To prevent and relieve poverty for the public benefit by providing funds, goods and services. Alleviate poverty for the vulnerable and poor in the UK and overseas.
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3) To advance education for the public benefit
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NEW CONVENANT CHURCH STREATHAM
TRUSTEES' REPORT (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
Objectives and activities (continued)
b. Activities undertaken to achieve objectives
• The economic environment continues to be challenging as the cost of living has risen markedly since the Covid period of 2021. This has proved challenging for the charity finances, despite that, the charity was able to discharge its objectives by providing much needed services and was able to organise activities, events and meetings to promote its objective s
• The Charity continued to support other charities (locally, nationally and internationally) operating within its objectives. The financial allocation for the year is approved by the Board of Trustees, while the disbursement to various charities is approved by the Management Team.
• The Charity continues to impact lives across the United Kingdom particularly through the provision of much needed free education to people in the community of Streatham and surrounding boroughs through its online Maths & English classes. This is aimed at equipping pupils of secondary school age with valuable skills to help improve their academic performance leading to a better outcome in their exams.
• The Community Breakfast Kitchen continues to grow in the service it provides in the community and has seen an increase in the number of service users as the cost of living increase continues to affect many families across our community and indeed across the country in 2023. This Saturday initiative continues to provide cooked breakfast, to those undergoing financial hardship, with no recourse to Government help in the local community, and are finding it difficult to make ends meet during this period of global economic downturn.
• The Men’s ministry continued with holding quarterly meetings termed "Hangout Cafes" and Saturday morning prayer meetings where men are encouraged to grow in every area of their lives e.g. to grow in faith, grow in family relationship, be good steward of family finance and to be good role models in society etc. The Women’s ministry also held activities aimed at helping women deal with peculiar issues through regular events and seminars. The Women's ministry organised series of events and seminars aimed at strengthening the women in their roles as mothers, wives, sisters, home makers and breadwinners. The women undertook a step challenge to help with both physical and mental wellbeing, they were set a target of 300,000 steps within a month
• Christmas is a busy period for the church. It is customary a period that the church engage more with local people in the community and the church members by organising Christmas activities through the provision of Christmas Lunch, taking gifts to members of the community in their homes and sharing cakes, sweets and mince pies during carol singing on the street of Streatham. Christmas provides the charity an opportunity for special engagement with the community through series of activities and reaching out to those in the community of Streatham who may not have anyone to invite them to Christmas or give them a gift. The community engagement team continued to build relationship between the church members and neighbours to foster a harmonious existence.
• The charity ended the year with a series of Christmas events such as the Carol service, Christmas Day Service and the New Year Eve (Cross over) service. Christmas activities and events offer the opportunity to share the good news of the gospel with members of the local community, all residents and nonresidents are invited to join through the handing out of leaflets on the high street and through door drops in the surrounding neighbourhood
c. Volunteers
The church is once again grateful for the unstinting efforts of its volunteers who are involved in service provision, general maintenance of the building and behind the scene administration. It is estimated that over 19,599 volunteer hours were provided during 2023. If this is valued at £10.00 an hour the volunteer effort amounts to over £195,990.
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NEW CONVENANT CHURCH STREATHAM
TRUSTEES' REPORT (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
Achievements and performance
Financial review
a. Reserves policy
The trustees have established a policy whereby the unrestricted funds not committed or invested in tangible fixed assets ('the free reserves') held by the church should be 3 months of annual expenditure. At this level, the trustees feel that they would be able to continue the current activities of the church in the event of a significant drop in funding.
The Church's free reserve at the end of the year is £290,044 (2022 - £269,418).
c. Financial Position
The church is financially stable.
Structure, governance and management
a. Constitution
The New Covenant Church is a Charitable Incorporated Organisation controlled by its governing document. The Board is made up of the Trustees who are responsible for the Strategic Direction of the charity whilst delegating the day to day running of the charity to the Lead Pastor.
b. Methods of appointment or election of Trustees
In making the appointments, the CIO's governing document is checked to ensure that the new trustees are appointed in a proper and legal way.
Preferred candidates, with the required expertise and skill set, are identified and invited to be one the charity trustees.
Potential trustees are vetted by the board who carry out checks to ascertain candidates have not been disqualified from acting as trustees, and candidates are asked to confirm that this is the case.
Candidates are asked to consider and declare any existing or potential conflicts of interest.
In the light of the checks and declarations, the Board which includes serving trustees and the executives decide to go ahead and formalise the appointment of new trustees.
The board meets and decide on the appointment of each new Trustee and the office they hold.
All new trustees are given a copy of the CIO's governing document and all relevant documents and guides from the Charity Commission.
All new trustees are introduced to the church and the office they hold.
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NEW CONVENANT CHURCH STREATHAM
TRUSTEES' REPORT (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
Structure, governance and management (continued)
c. Organisational structure and decision-making policies
The board is responsible for the overall governance and aim to govern with utmost professionalism and care.
All new trustees will be given an induction and then presented with a copy of the CIO's governing document and all relevant guides from the Charity Commission.
The CIO's governing document and all relevant guides from the Charity Commission are regularly consulted in order to empower all new trustees.
New Covenant Church Streatham is part of the wider New Covenant Church UK, and trustees have attended meetings organised by the NCC UK aimed at supporting and enabling trustees carry their duties effectively.
The Board of the CIO consists of 3 trustees. There is a Chair, a Secretary and a Treasurer.
New Covenant Church Streatham consists of a leadership team of three Pastors, few Elders and Youth Leaders.
Within the church, there are various departments and committees, with each having a head of department.
The various departments and committees include the Pastoral Team, Choir, Welfare, Children Department, Youths, Young Adults, Ushers, Technical Team, Prayer and Intercessory Team, Welcome and Follow Up Team, Covenant Men, Covenant Women, Evangelism, Finance and Building Committee.
New Covenant Church Streatham is part of New Covenant Church UK, with a signed document of association and collaboration (Joint working agreement).
The CIO has an up to date public liability and indemnity insurance policy.
d. Financial risk management
The trustees and the Leaders have a duty to identify and review the risks to which the charity is exposed and to ensure appropriate controls are in place to provide reasonable assurance against fraud and error. The charity has recently appointed a compliance officer who reports directly to the trustees with specific remit of ensuring compliance across all the financial and nonfinancial engagements of the charity. This appointment is to further strengthen Governance and oversight duties of the trustees.
Plans for future periods
The Charity will continue to explore ways of furthering its charitable objectives in a professional and effective manner by publicising its services. The charity is proactively seeking opportunities to be more involved in the community through the work of its community engagement team.
The Charity plans to keep improving its services to meet the needs of people in the community. The online tutoring for pupils preparing for their GCSE and A 'Level will be strengthened, with additional tutors drafted in to help with the increased demand. The current activities being undertaken by the church have contributed in no small way to positive change in the moral and spiritual climate of the Community which is a reflection of the charity’s aims, its Christian ethos and beliefs. The charity will continue to review its activities and mode of delivery to ensure greater participation from the members of the community.
The Charity continues to support the prison ministry and the Hospital visiting team. The teams play an important role in the lives of those who are in hospitals or are in the prison bringing messages of hope to those who may have no one to cheer them up in difficult circumstances.
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NEW CONVENANT CHURCH STREATHAM
TRUSTEES' REPORT (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
Plans for future periods (continued)
The Charity will continue its collaboration with churches in the Streatham area by participating in Love Streatham and other events organised by churches together in Streatham to bring the message of Christ to the people of Streatham and beyond. The church will continue to participate in the Winter Shelter Plan by opening its doors to the homeless and rough sleepers in the community whenever there is extreme cold during the winter months of November, January and February.
Statement of Trustees' responsibilities
The Trustees 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).
The law applicable to charities in England & Wales requires the Trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the Charity and of its incoming resources and application of resources, including its income and expenditure, for that period. In preparing these financial statements, the Trustees are required to:
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select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently;
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observe the methods and principles of the Charities SORP (FRS 102);
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make judgments and accounting estimates that are reasonable and prudent;
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state whether applicable UK Accounting Standards (FRS 102) have been followed, subject to any material departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements;
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prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the Charity will continue in business.
The Trustees are responsible for keeping adequate accounting records that are sufficient to show and explain the Charity's transactions and 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 Charities Act 2011, the Charity (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 and the provisions of the Constitution. 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.
Approved by order of the members of the board of Trustees and signed on their behalf by:
................................................ Olubunmi Oseni Bsc.FCCA. DipCIOB Chair
Date:
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NEW CONVENANT CHURCH STREATHAM
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
Independent examiner's report to the Trustees of New Convenant Church Streatham ('the Charity')
We report to the charity Trustees on our examination of the accounts of the Charity for the year ended 31 December 2023.
Responsibilities and basis of report
As the Trustees of the Charity you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 ('the 2011 Act').
We report in respect of our examination of the Charity's accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out our examination we have followed the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act.
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NEW CONVENANT CHURCH STREATHAM
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
Independent examiner's statement
Since the Charity's gross income exceeded £250,000 your examiner must be a member of a body listed in section 145 of the 2011 Act. We confirm that we are qualified to undertake the examination because we are a member of Association of Chartered Certified Accountants, which is one of the listed bodies.
Your attention is drawn to the fact that the Charity has prepared the accounts in accordance with 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) in preference to the Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice issued on 1 April 2005 which is referred to in the extant regulations but has been withdrawn.
We understand that this has been done in order for the accounts to provide a true and fair view in accordance with the Generally Accepted Accounting Practice effective for reporting periods beginning on or after 1 January 2015.
We have completed our examination. We confirm that no matters have come to our attention in connection with the examination giving us cause to believe that in any material respect:
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accounting records were not kept in respect of the Charity as required by section 130 of the 2011 Act; or
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the accounts do not accord with those records; or
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the accounts 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.
We 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.
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NEW CONVENANT CHURCH STREATHAM
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
This report is made solely to the Charity's Trustees, as a body, in accordance with Part 4 of the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008. Our work has been undertaken so that we might state to the Charity's Trustees those matters we are required to state to them in an Independent examiner's report and for no other purpose. To the fullest extent permitted by law, we do not accept or assume responsibility to anyone other than the Charity and the Charity's Trustees as a body, for our work or for this report.
Signed: Dated: Michael Oyewobi FCCA
Stephen Michael Associates Chartered Certified Accountants 201 Borough High Street London SE1 1JA
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NEW CONVENANT CHURCH STREATHAM
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
| Note Income from: Donations and legacies 3 Investments 4 Total income Expenditure on: Charitable activities 5 Total expenditure Net movement in funds Reconciliation of funds: Total funds brought forward Net movement in funds Total funds carried forward |
Unrestricted funds 2023 £ 269,557 - 269,557 264,249 264,249 5,308 1,004,049 5,308 1,009,357 |
Restricted funds 2023 £ 44,700 - 44,700 30,323 30,323 14,377 - 14,377 14,377 |
Total funds 2023 £ 314,257 - 314,257 294,572 294,572 19,685 1,004,049 19,685 1,023,734 |
Total funds 2022 £ 304,468 82 304,550 365,338 365,338 (60,788) 1,064,837 (60,788) 1,004,049 |
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The Statement of financial activities includes all gains and losses recognised in the year.
The notes on pages 12 to 26 form part of these financial statements.
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NEW CONVENANT CHURCH STREATHAM
BALANCE SHEET AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2023
| Note Fixed assets Tangible assets 10 Current assets Debtors 11 Cash at bank and in hand Creditors: amounts falling due within one year 12 Net current assets Total assets less current liabilities Net assets excluding pension asset Total net assets Charity funds Restricted funds 14 Unrestricted funds General funds 14 Total unrestricted funds 14 Total funds |
80,914 237,884 318,798 (5,312) 1,009,357 |
2023 £ 710,248 710,248 313,486 1,023,734 1,023,734 1,023,734 14,377 1,009,357 1,023,734 |
79,411 203,622 283,033 (13,615) 1,004,049 |
2022 £ 734,631 |
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| 734,631 269,418 |
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| 1,004,049 | ||||
| 1,004,049 | ||||
| 1,004,049 | ||||
| - 1,004,049 |
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| 1,004,049 |
The financial statements were approved and authorised for issue by the Trustees and signed on their behalf by:
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Olubunmi Oseni Bsc.FCCA. DipCIOB Chair
Date:
The notes on pages 12 to 26 form part of these financial statements.
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NEW CONVENANT CHURCH STREATHAM
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
1. General information
New Covenant Church Streatham is a charitable incorporated organisation registered with the Charity Commission in England & Wales (Charity registered number: 1152708).
The office address is 21-29 Pendennis Road, London SW16 2SS.
2. Accounting policies
2.1 Basis of preparation of financial statements
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the Charities SORP (FRS 102) - 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 Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) and the Charities Act 2011.
The financial statements have been prepared to give a 'true and fair' view and have departed from the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 only to the extent required to provide a 'true and fair' view. This departure has involved following the Charities SORP (FRS 102) published in October 2019 rather than the Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice effective from 1 April 2005 which has since been withdrawn.
New Convenant Church Streatham meets the definition of a public benefit entity under FRS 102. Assets and liabilities are initially recognised at historical cost or transaction value unless otherwise stated in the relevant accounting policy.
2.2 Income
All income is recognised once the Charity has entitlement to the income, it is probable that the income will be received and the amount of income receivable can be measured reliably.
Income tax recoverable in relation to donations received under Gift Aid or deeds of covenant is recognised at the time of the donation.
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NEW CONVENANT CHURCH STREATHAM
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
2. Accounting policies (continued)
2.3 Expenditure
Expenditure is recognised once there is a legal or constructive obligation to transfer economic benefit to a third party, it is probable that a transfer of economic benefits will be required in settlement and the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably. Expenditure is classified by activity. The costs of each activity are made up of the total of direct costs and shared costs, including support costs involved in undertaking each activity. Direct costs attributable to a single activity are allocated directly to that activity. Shared costs which contribute to more than one activity and support costs which are not attributable to a single activity are apportioned between those activities on a basis consistent with the use of resources. Central staff costs are allocated on the basis of time spent, and depreciation charges allocated on the portion of the asset’s use.
Expenditure on charitable activities is incurred on directly undertaking the activities which further the Charity's objectives, as well as any associated support costs.
All expenditure is inclusive of irrecoverable VAT.
2.4 Interest receivable
Interest on funds held on deposit is included when receivable and the amount can be measured reliably by the Charity; this is normally upon notification of the interest paid or payable by the institution with whom the funds are deposited.
2.5 Tangible fixed assets and depreciation
Tangible fixed assets costing £NIL or more are capitalised and recognised when future economic benefits are probable and the cost or value of the asset can be measured reliably.
Tangible fixed assets are initially recognised at cost. After recognition, under the cost model, tangible fixed assets are measured at cost less accumulated depreciation and any accumulated impairment losses. All costs incurred to bring a tangible fixed asset into its intended working condition should be included in the measurement of cost.
Depreciation is charged so as to allocate the cost of tangible fixed assets less their residual value over their estimated useful lives, .
Depreciation is provided on the following basis:
| Freehold property | - | 2% Straight line |
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| Fixtures and fittings | - | 25% Reducing balance |
| Music and church equipment | - | 25% Reducing balance |
| Computer equipment | - | 25% Reducing balance |
2.6 Debtors
Trade and other debtors are recognised at the settlement amount after any trade discount offered. Prepayments are valued at the amount prepaid net of any trade discounts due.
2.7 Cash at bank and in hand
Cash at bank and in hand includes cash and short-term highly liquid investments with a short maturity of three months or less from the date of acquisition or opening of the deposit or similar account.
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NEW CONVENANT CHURCH STREATHAM
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
2. Accounting policies (continued)
2.8 Liabilities and provisions
Liabilities are recognised when there is an obligation at the Balance sheet date as a result of a past event, it is probable that a transfer of economic benefit will be required in settlement, and the amount of the settlement can be estimated reliably.
Liabilities are recognised at the amount that the Charity anticipates it will pay to settle the debt or the amount it has received as advanced payments for the goods or services it must provide.
Provisions are measured at the best estimate of the amounts required to settle the obligation. Where the effect of the time value of money is material, the provision is based on the present value of those amounts, discounted at the pre-tax discount rate that reflects the risks specific to the liability. The unwinding of the discount is recognised in the Statement of financial activities as a finance cost.
2.9 Financial instruments
The Charity 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.
2.10 Pensions
The Charity operates a defined contribution pension scheme and the pension charge represents the amounts payable by the Charity to the fund in respect of the year.
2.11 Fund accounting
General funds are unrestricted funds which are available for use at the discretion of the Trustees in furtherance of the general objectives of the Charity and which have not been designated for other purposes.
Restricted funds are funds which are to be used in accordance with specific restrictions imposed by donors or which have been raised by the Charity for particular purposes. The costs of raising and administering such funds are charged against the specific fund. The aim and use of each restricted fund is set out in the notes to the financial statements.
Investment income, gains and losses are allocated to the appropriate fund.
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NEW CONVENANT CHURCH STREATHAM
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
3. Income from donations and legacies
| Unrestricted funds 2023 £ Donations 269,557 Unrestricted funds 2022 £ Donations 266,291 4. Investment income Investment income - local cash 5. Analysis of expenditure on charitable activities Summary by fund type Unrestricted funds 2023 £ Advancement of Christian Faith 264,249 |
Restricted funds 2023 £ 44,700 Restricted funds 2022 £ 38,177 Unrestricted funds 2022 £ 82 Restricted funds 2023 £ 30,323 |
Total funds 2023 £ 314,257 |
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| Total funds 2022 £ 304,468 |
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| Total funds 2023 £ Total funds 2022 £ 82 |
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| Total 2023 £ 294,572 |
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
5. Analysis of expenditure on charitable activities (continued)
Summary by fund type (continued)
| Unrestricted | Restricted | ||
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| funds | funds | Total | |
| 2022 | 2022 | 2022 | |
| £ | £ | £ | |
| Advancement of Christian Faith | 327,161 | 38,177 | 365,338 |
6. Analysis of expenditure by activities
| Advancement of Christian Faith Advancement of Christian Faith |
Activities undertaken directly 2023 £ 112,646 Activities undertaken directly 2022 £ 122,388 |
Support costs 2023 £ 181,926 Support costs 2022 £ 242,950 |
Total funds 2023 £ 294,572 |
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| Total funds 2022 £ 365,338 |
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
6. Analysis of expenditure by activities (continued)
Analysis of direct costs
| Staff costs Charitable donations to organisations Evangelism and special events Honorarium Music expenses Staff costs Charitable donations to organisations Evangelism and special events Honorarium Music expenses |
Advanceme nt of Christian Faith 2023 £ 12,360 42,799 10,024 5,650 41,813 112,646 Advancemen t of Christian Faith 2022 £ 7,238 47,515 32,195 1,950 33,490 122,388 |
Total funds 2023 £ 12,360 42,799 10,024 5,650 41,813 112,646 |
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| Total funds 2022 £ 7,238 47,515 32,195 1,950 33,490 122,388 |
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
6. Analysis of expenditure by activities (continued)
Analysis of support costs
| Staff costs Depreciation Premises costs Communcation costs Finance costs Office expenses Professional and legal expenses Training Welfare and support Gifts and donations Governance costs |
Advanceme nt of Christian Faith 2023 £ 42,974 31,895 39,980 4,423 1,154 5,066 9,829 25,649 9,065 8,939 2,952 181,926 |
Total funds 2023 £ 42,974 31,895 39,980 4,423 1,154 5,066 9,829 25,649 9,065 8,939 2,952 181,926 |
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
6. Analysis of expenditure by activities (continued)
Analysis of support costs (continued)
| Staff costs Depreciation Premises costs Communcation costs Finance costs Office expenses Professional and legal expenses Training Welfare and support Gifts and donations Governance costs |
Advancemen t of Christian Faith 2022 £ 44,805 47,731 37,431 8,209 1,301 11,182 444 45,642 15,150 20,950 10,105 242,950 |
Total funds 2022 £ 44,805 47,731 37,431 8,209 1,301 11,182 444 45,642 15,150 20,950 10,105 242,950 |
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7. Independent examiner's remuneration
| 2023 | 2022 | |
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| £ | £ | |
| Fees payable to the Charity's independent examiner for the independent | ||
| examination of the Charity's annual accounts | 960 | 1,050 |
| Fees payable to the Charity's independent examiner in respect of: | ||
| All other services not included above | 1,992 | 9,055 |
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
8. Staff costs
| Wages and salaries Social security costs Contribution to defined contribution pension schemes |
2023 £ 52,433 1,965 936 55,334 |
2022 £ 45,450 5,657 936 |
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| 52,043 |
The average number of persons employed by the Charity during the year was as follows:
| Pastors Staff |
2023 No. 1 2 3 |
2022 No. 1 2 |
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| 3 |
No employee received remuneration amounting to more than £60,000 in either year.
9. Trustees' remuneration and expenses
During the year, no Trustees received any remuneration or other benefits (2022 - £NIL) .
During the year ended 31 December 2023, no Trustee expenses have been incurred (2022 - £NIL) .
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
10. Tangible fixed assets
| Freehold property £ Cost or valuation At 1 January 2023 1,000,000 Additions - At 31 December 2023 1,000,000 Depreciation At 1 January 2023 324,492 Charge for the year 20,000 At 31 December 2023 344,492 Net book value At 31 December 2023 655,508 At 31 December 2022 675,508 Debtors Due within one year Other debtors Prepayments and accrued income |
Fixtures and fittings £ 18,565 7,512 26,077 9,282 3,329 12,611 13,466 9,283 |
Music and church equipment £ 76,271 - 76,271 34,474 7,561 42,035 34,236 41,797 |
Computer equipment £ 16,087 - 16,087 8,044 1,005 9,049 7,038 8,043 2023 £ 80,914 - 80,914 |
Total £ 1,110,923 7,512 1,118,435 |
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| 376,292 31,895 408,187 |
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| 710,248 | |||||
| 734,631 | |||||
| 2022 £ 72,659 6,752 79,411 |
11. Debtors
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
12. Creditors: Amounts falling due within one year
| Other taxation and social security Accruals and deferred income |
2023 £ 2,360 2,952 5,312 |
2022 £ - 13,615 |
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| 13,615 |
13. Financial instruments
| 2023 | 2022 | |
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| £ | £ | |
| Financial assets | ||
| Financial assets measured at fair value through income and expenditure | 237,884 | 203,622 |
Financial assets measured at fair value through income and expenditure comprise bank and cash balances.
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14. Statement of funds
Statement of funds - current year
| Unrestricted funds General Funds Restricted funds Members' activities Charitable donations to organisations - UK Drama Club Youth Club Total of funds |
Balance at 1 January 2023 £ 1,004,049 - - - - - 1,004,049 |
Income £ 269,557 7,555 33,586 2,516 1,043 44,700 314,257 |
Expenditure £ (264,249) (7,555) (22,768) - - (30,323) (294,572) |
Balance at 31 December 2023 £ 1,009,357 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| - 10,818 2,516 1,043 14,377 |
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| 1,023,734 |
Funds from dissolved charitable company is the net assets and liabilities belonging to the Streatham church which was previously included in the accounts of the main New Covenant Church charitable company (now dissolved).
Charitable donations to organisations - UK fund represents unexpended donations, for charitable donations to organisation - UK
Drama club fund represents unexpended donation to the Drama club.
Youth club fund represents unexpended donation to the Youth club
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14. Statement of funds (continued)
Statement of funds - prior year
| Unrestricted funds General Funds Restricted funds Welfare Fund Charitable donations to organisations - UK Evangelism and special events Training Total of funds |
Balance at 5 January 2022 £ 1,064,837 - - - - - 1,064,837 |
Income £ 266,373 645 23,502 550 13,480 38,177 304,550 |
Expenditure £ (327,161) (645) (23,502) (550) (13,480) (38,177) (365,338) |
Balance at 31 December 2022 £ 1,004,049 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| - - - - - |
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| 1,004,049 |
15. Summary of funds
Summary of funds - current year
| General funds Restricted funds |
Balance at 1 January 2023 £ 1,004,049 - 1,004,049 |
Income £ 269,557 44,700 314,257 |
Expenditure £ (264,249) (30,323) (294,572) |
Balance at 31 December 2023 £ 1,009,357 14,377 1,023,734 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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15. Summary of funds (continued)
Summary of funds - prior year
| General funds Restricted funds |
Balance at 5 January 2022 £ 1,064,837 - 1,064,837 |
Income £ 266,373 38,177 304,550 |
Expenditure £ (327,161) (38,177) (365,338) |
Balance at 31 December 2022 £ 1,004,049 - 1,004,049 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
16. Analysis of net assets between funds
Analysis of net assets between funds - current year
| Unrestricted funds 2023 £ Tangible fixed assets 710,248 Current assets 304,421 Creditors due within one year (5,312) Total 1,009,357 Analysis of net assets between funds - prior year Tangible fixed assets Current assets Creditors due within one year Total |
Restricted funds 2023 £ - 14,377 - 14,377 Unrestricted funds 2022 £ 734,631 283,033 (13,615) 1,004,049 |
Total funds 2023 £ 710,248 318,798 (5,312) 1,023,734 |
|---|---|---|
| Total funds 2022 £ 734,631 283,033 (13,615) 1,004,049 |
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17. Pension commitments
The charity operates a defined contribution pension scheme. The assets of the scheme are held separately from those of the charity in an independently administered fund. The pension cost charge represents contributions payable by the charity to the fund and amounted to £936 (2022 - £936) were payable to the fund at the balance sheet date and are included in creditors.
18. Related party transactions
The Charity has not entered into any related party transaction during the year, nor are there any outstanding balances owing between related parties and the Charity at 31 December 2023.
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