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:
The emergency lighting has been tested, two lights failed after two and a half hours, just falling short of the length of time they are required to last for, the work has been booked to replace them.
The fire extinguishers have been checked, and are in good working order. There is an ongoing leak on the side extension roof, which we are looking to get quotes to repair.
New radiators have been installed in the crèche and office, and are working well. A new external notice board has been installed, and is now in use.
The new De-humidifier has been purchased and is working well in the cellar. We are looking for a quote to have new flooring laid in the crèche.
3. Life Groups Report
Over this last year, the life groups have met together as one group, in the main church building, which has been very well supported.
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.
Worship practices have started back, meeting every other Monday.
We have resumed our Dwell evenings, taking place 4 times a year, with a wonderful sense of God’s presence.
The Drum enclosure has been purchased and installed, this has given us better control of the balance of sound, and the overall volume.
5. Family Fun:
Our family fun events have not yet started back up.
6. General Report:
On Sunday mornings, we met for worship and the word, with fellowship and refreshments afterwards. Our regular congregations have been around 30+ people in attendance.
Our Life Kids have met every Sunday morning to learn and have fun together.
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.
Four new TV screens have been installed, and a new laptop has been purchased, this has all been set up, with new free media software, everything is working well, and it has made a vast difference to the look and clarity of the display, for song lyrics, and especially videos, and it has been very well received by the congregation.
We have had a re-design of the church décor, with new lighting, plants and soft furnishings in the main auditorium, for all this work we have received many compliments by the church congregation and visitors alike.
Life Church Matlock Ltd Company No: 08711562
Balance Sheet for the Year Ended 31st March 2022
| Notes £ £ Fixed Assets (Fixtures & Fittings) Premises 175,000 Furniture & Fittings 0 Computers 0 175,000 Current Assets Current Account 27,107 Savings Account 18,539 Prepayments 0 45,646 Current Liabilities (Short Term) 0 0 Long Term Liabilities 0 0 Current Assets less Liabilities 45,646 Net Assets 220,646 Accumulated Fund Unrestricted Restricted £ £ Balance brought forward 214,228 0 Funds Generated by Operations 4,212 0 Transfers 0 0 218,440 0 2022 |
Notes £ £ Fixed Assets (Fixtures & Fittings) Premises 175,000 Furniture & Fittings 0 Computers 0 175,000 Current Assets Current Account 27,107 Savings Account 18,539 Prepayments 0 45,646 Current Liabilities (Short Term) 0 0 Long Term Liabilities 0 0 Current Assets less Liabilities 45,646 Net Assets 220,646 Accumulated Fund Unrestricted Restricted £ £ Balance brought forward 214,228 0 Funds Generated by Operations 4,212 0 Transfers 0 0 218,440 0 2022 |
£ £ 175,000 0 0 175,000 22,271 17,537 0 39,808 580 580 0 0 39,228 214,228 Total £ 214,228 4,212 0 218,440 2021 |
|---|---|---|
| 218,440 0 |
For the year ended 31 March 2022 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 2022
Luke Silver Accountancy & Taxation Services 25 Ellicombe Close Minehead Somerset TA24 6DQ
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 2022
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: 16 December 2022
Luke Silver, HNC Business & Finance / Accountancy Practitioner
Accountancy & Taxation Services
25 Ellicombe Close, Minehead, Somerset. TA24 6DQ
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: 16 December 2022
LIFE CHURCH MATLOCK LTD
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31[ST] MARCH 2022
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 2022
| 2021 2022 £ £ Receipts |
2021 2022 £ £ Receipts |
2021 2022 £ £ Payments |
2021 2022 £ £ Payments |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Church Giving Youth Other Income Interest Legacies Brierley Leisure |
40,606 0 0 52 0 6,000 |
38,803 0 10,008 0 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) |
24,663 11,691 1,250 969 1,255 |
26,893 15,432 5,623 1,025 0 |
| 46,658 | 54,811 | 39,828 | 48,973 | ||
| Opening Balance @ 01.04.21 Income |
39,808 Expenditure 54,811 Closing Balance @ 31.03.22 94,619 |
48,973 45,646 |
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| 94,619 |
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Life Church Matlock Ltd
Payments for the year ended 31st March 2022
| Pastoral/Ministry Costs (Note 1) Employees Smart Pension Travel Establishment Costs (Note 2) AV Equipment Cleaning Gas & Electric General Building Expenses O Heap & Son Insurance Church Family (Note 3) Ministry Food Mattersey AOG Appeal Givings Out Cornerstone CCLI Administration (Note 4) Accountancy Office & Stationery Bank Charges & Interest Miscellaneous (Note 5) Sundries Total |
£ £ 2020 / 21 |
£ £ 2020 / 21 |
£ £ 2021 / 22 |
£ £ 2021 / 22 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24,663 0 0 |
24,663 11,691 1,250 969 1,255 |
25,088 1,805 0 |
26,893 15,432 5,623 1,025 0 |
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| 0 420 2,897 7,621 0 753 |
2,984 2,777 8,436 439 796 |
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| 0 0 0 1,250 0 0 |
195 281 1,310 3,335 107 395 |
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| 797 0 172 |
797 0 228 |
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| 1,255 | 0 | |||
| 39,828 | 48,973 | |||
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Life Church Matlock Ltd
Statement of Assets and Liabilities As At 31st March 2022
| As At 31st March | 2022 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 £ |
2022 £ |
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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 22,271 17,537 0 0 |
175,000 27,107 18,539 0 0 |
| 39,808 | 45,646 | |
| 214,808 | 220,646 | |
| 0 | 0 | |
| 214,808 | 220,646 | |
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