## 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**
## **AND**
**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
- To keep accounting records in accordance with section 130 of the 2011 Act; and
- • 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**|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|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|
||||||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**|
||0
108
3,243
7,718
713||0
420
2,897
7,621
753||
||223
174
24
1,000
0||0
0
0
1,250
0||
||777
230
157||797
0
172||
||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||
|---|---|---|
||**2020**
**£**|**2021**
**£**|
|**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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