Life Church Matlock Trustees Report April 2020-2021
Church Officers:
Andrew Robey (Church Pastor / Member / Director / Trustee) Aaron Himsworth (Member / Director / Trustee) Alan Smith (Member / Director / Trustee) Gary Jones (Member / Director / Trustee) Graham Dobson (Member / Director / Trustee) Graham Powell (Member / Director / Trustee)
1. Financial Report:
The Independent Examiner’s Report on the Accounts has been received.
The report commended our accountant and treasurer for their hard work, and for the well maintained accounts.
2. Buildings Report:
Fire safety systems:
The emergency lighting has been tested and is working correctly.
The fire extinguishers have been checked, and are on good working order.
The leak on main church roof has been repaired, with work carried out to the lead flashing. Many areas of the church have been repainted.
Our building has to operate according to Covid-19 safe working practices.
A ‘hedgehog’ gutter guard has been installed in order to stop the leaves blocking the gutters and causing future problems.
One of the paths down the side of the church has been tarmacked, making this area much safer to use.
3. Life Groups Report
Unfortunately, due to Covid, the Life groups have not been able to meet during this period.
4. Worship Team Report:
The worship team do an amazing job at providing us with worship of an excellent standard, especially considering we are a small rural church.
Again, due to Covid, they have been unable to meet for practices, and our Dwell evenings have been cancelled.
5. Family Fun:
Due to Covid, we have not held any family fun events during this period.
6. General Report:
On Sunday mornings, when we have been allowed to open, we met for worship and the word, with times of teaching. Our regular congregations have still been 30+ people in attendance, even during this very difficult period.
Our young people have been meeting as a group most Sunday mornings, when we have been allowed to open.
We have communion in our sharing service on the first Sunday of each month, where people have the opportunity to share their testimony, bring a word of encouragement or ask for prayer, during an extended time of worship.
The leaders meet at least four times a year, but more often where necessary, to address both the practical running, and the spiritual needs of the Church.
Our regularly prayer meeting on Wednesday mornings, has been cancelled until further notice, due to Covid.
Life Church Matlock Ltd
Company No: 08711562
Balance Sheet for the Year Ended 31st March 2021
| Notes £ £ Fixed Assets (Fixtures & Fittings) Premises 175,000 Furniture & Fittings 0 Computers 0 175,000 Current Assets Current Account 22,271 Savings Account 17,537 Prepayments 0 39,808 Current Liabilities (Short Term) 0 0 Long Term Liabilities 0 0 Current Assets less Liabilities 39,808 Net Assets 214,808 Accumulated Fund Unrestricted Restricted £ £ Balance brought forward 207,978 0 Funds Generated by Operations 6,830 0 Transfers 0 0 214,808 0 2021 |
Notes £ £ Fixed Assets (Fixtures & Fittings) Premises 175,000 Furniture & Fittings 0 Computers 0 175,000 Current Assets Current Account 22,271 Savings Account 17,537 Prepayments 0 39,808 Current Liabilities (Short Term) 0 0 Long Term Liabilities 0 0 Current Assets less Liabilities 39,808 Net Assets 214,808 Accumulated Fund Unrestricted Restricted £ £ Balance brought forward 207,978 0 Funds Generated by Operations 6,830 0 Transfers 0 0 214,808 0 2021 |
£ £ 175,000 0 0 175,000 16,073 17,485 0 33,558 580 580 0 0 32,978 207,978 Total £ 207,978 6,830 0 214,808 2020 |
|---|---|---|
| 214,808 0 |
For the year ended 31 March 2021 the company was entitled to exemption from audit under section 477 of the Companies Act 2006.
The members have not required the company to obtain an audit in accordance with section 476 of the Companies Act 2006.
The directors acknowledge their responsibility for complying with the requirements of the Act with respect to accounting records and for the preparation of accounts.
These accounts have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies subject to small companies regime.
Signed on behalf of the Board
Print Name
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LIFE CHURCH MATLOCK LTD
29 CHESTERFIELD ROAD
MATLOCK
DERBYSHIRE
DE4 3DQ
Registered Charity: 1052319
Company Number: 08711562
STATEMENT OF ACCOUNT
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INDEPENDENT EXAMINATION REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31[ST] MARCH 2021
Luke Silver Accountancy & Taxation Services
1 Eastcote Road Tiffield Towcester Northamptonshire NN12 8AS
Mobile: 07710 456376
E-mail: luke-silver@puresilver.org.uk
Independent Examiner’s Report on the Accounts
Receipts and Payment Accounts
Report to the trustees/members of Life Church Matlock Ltd
Registered Charity Number 1052319
On the accounts for the year ended 31[st] March 2021
Set out on the following pages
Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner
The charity’s trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The charity¹s trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year under section 144(2) of the Charities Act 2011 (the 2011 Act) and that an independent examination is needed.
It is my responsibility to: examine the accounts under section 145 of the 2011 Act; follow the procedures laid down in the General Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act; and
state whether particular matters have come to my attention.
Basis of independent examiner’s report
My examination was carried out in accordance with the General Directions given by the Charity Commissioners. An examination 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 you as trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit, and consequently no opinion is given as to whether the accounts present a ‘true and fair view’ and the report is limited to those matters set out in the statement below.
Independent examiner’s statement
In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention:
(1) which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the requirements
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To keep accounting records in accordance with section 130 of the 2011 Act; and
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• To prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and to comply with the accounting requirements of the 2011 Act Have not been met; or
(2) to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
Signed L A Silver
Date: 19 December 2021
Luke Silver, HNC Business & Finance / Accountancy Practitioner
Accountancy & Taxation Services
1 Eastcote Road, Tiffield, Towcester, Northamptonshire. NN12 8AS
Independent Examiners Report to the Trustees and Church Council
Introduction
Thank you for submitting the accounts for independent examination. They have been well maintained and the treasurer and others responsible are to be commended for their hard work. Therefore I will keep my comments to a minimum.
Charity Law and Financial Regulations
The independent examination has been carried out in accordance with the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 1995 (Statutory Instruments No 2724) and the Accounting by Charities Statement of Recommended Practice (SORP).
Signing of Accounts
I shall be obliged if you will please forward a copy of the signature page for my records after the accounts have been signed by a representative appointed by the Trustees and Church Council. A spare copy is enclosed.
Conclusion
There are no other matters I feel need to be brought to your attention.
Please do not hesitate to contact me for further clarification or for further assistance.
Luke Silver
Date: 19 December 2021
LIFE CHURCH MATLOCK LTD
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31[ST] MARCH 2021
ACTIVITIES REVIEW
The financial results are set out in the enclosed accounts.
The principal activity throughout the year under review was that of the advancement of the Christian faith and the extension of the Kingdom of God.
TRUSTEES
The following were trustees during the year:
Mr Andrew James Robey
38 Pinewood Rd, Belper, Derbyshire. DE56 2TS Tel: 01773 828625
Mr Graham Dobson
26 Queen Mary Rd, Brampton, Chesterfield. S40 3LB Tel07977 101797
Mr Aaron Himsworth
60 Knigsbridge Terrace, Dale Road, Matlock. DE4 3NB Tel: 07952 348914
Mr Alan Smith
32 Wolds Rise, Matlock. DE4 3HJ. Tel: 01629 584890
Mr Gary Jones
226 Bakewell Road, Matlock, Derbyshire. DE4 3BA. Tel: 07840 012533
Mr Graham Powell
Highfields, Darley House Estate, Hackney, Matlock. DE4 2QH. Tel: 07514 086273
STATEMENT
We certify that the books, vouchers and information produced to enable the independent examination of our accounts to be conducted contain a full and correct record of our financial transactions and activities to the best of our knowledge and belief.
SIGNED ON BEHALF OF THE TRUSTEES
Please print name:
Date:
Life Church Matlock Ltd
Summary Receipts and Payments For The Year Ended 31st March 2021
| 2020 2021 £ £ Receipts |
2020 2021 £ £ Receipts |
2020 2021 £ £ Payments |
2020 2021 £ £ Payments |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Church Giving Youth Other Income Interest Legacies Brierley Leisure |
36,077 0 400 0 0 6,000 |
40,606 0 52 0 6,000 |
Pastoral/Ministry Expenses (see note 1) Establishment Costs (see note 2) Church Family Expenses (see note 3) Administration (see note 4) Miscellaneous (see note 5) |
31,289 11,782 1,421 1,164 3,160 |
24,663 11,691 1,250 969 1,255 |
| 42,477 | 46,658 | 48,816 | 39,828 | ||
| Opening Balance @ 01.04.20 Income |
32,978 Expenditure 46,658 Closing Balance @ 31.03.21 79,636 |
39,828 39,808 |
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| 79,636 |
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Life Church Matlock Ltd
Payments for the year ended 31st March 2021
| Pastoral/Ministry Costs (Note 1) Employees Redundancy Costs Travel Establishment Costs (Note 2) AV Equipment Cleaning Gas & Electric General Building Expenses Insurance Church Family (Note 3) Family Morning Expenses Food Marketing Givings Out Training Administration (Note 4) Accountancy Office & Stationery Bank Charges & Interest Miscellaneous (Note 5) Sundries Total |
£ £ 2019 / 20 |
£ £ 2019 / 20 |
£ £ 2020 / 21 |
£ £ 2020 / 21 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27,456 3,833 0 |
31,289 11,782 1,421 1,164 3,160 |
24,663 0 0 |
24,663 11,691 1,250 969 1,255 |
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| 0 108 3,243 7,718 713 |
0 420 2,897 7,621 753 |
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| 223 174 24 1,000 0 |
0 0 0 1,250 0 |
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| 777 230 157 |
797 0 172 |
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| 3,160 | 1,255 | |||
| 48,816 | 39,828 | |||
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Life Church Matlock Ltd
Statement of Assets and Liabilities As At 31st March 2021
| As At 31st March | 2021 | |
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| 2020 £ |
2021 £ |
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| Fixed Assets Current Assets Bank Balances: Royal Bank of Scotland RBS Savings Account Petty Cash Youth Prepayments Total Assets Current Liabilites Accruals Net Assets |
175,000 16,073 17,485 0 0 |
175,000 22,271 17,537 0 0 |
| 33,558 | 39,808 | |
| 208,558 | 214,808 | |
| 580 | 0 | |
| 207,978 | 214,808 | |
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