## Life Church Matlock Trustees Report April 2022-2023
## **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 to last for the full 4 hour test, the work has been carried out to replace them.
The fire extinguishers have been checked, and are in good working order.
We have had a burst pipe in the ceiling above the downstairs toilet, this was caused by a squirrel, which had made its nest with the lagging from the pipes, allowing frost to cause the pipe to burst. The pipe has now been re-routed from the downstairs kitchen, through the meeting room, to the toilet, to prevent this from happening again in the future. We continue to have a leak in the roof in the upstairs kitchen, crèche and ladies toilets. The flat roof area needs to be completely replaced with fibre glass or rubber roofing materials. We are obtaining quotes for this work to be carried out.
The church broadband service has been switched to a new provider, offering far superior speeds, and new Wi-Fi equipment has been installed, and now covers all areas of the church premises.
A new external notice board has been installed, to replace the old one, which had started to let water in when it rained.
## **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 well supported.
Pastor Kevin Shaw from Encourage International, brought some teaching to the church about the Holy Spirit. The first three sessions were conducted over zoom from Ireland, but he was able to be with us in person for the final session.
Another of the courses we ran, was an 8 week prayer course.
Both of these teaching courses were very well received by all who attended.
## **4. Worship Team Report:**
Services are going well, even though we are now working with a reduced worship team. The leaders thanked the worship team for all their hard work, again over this last year, the standard of worship was excellent and of the highest quality, enabling the congregation to really engage in the praise of God and entering into His presence in worship. Worship practices are on a Monday evening, twice a month.
We have continued with our Dwell evenings, taking place 4 times a year, where a wonderful sense of God’s presence was felt by all those who attended. We thank God for His goodness to us.
A new headphone system for the drum enclosure has been installed, and is working well.
## **5. Family Fun:**
The Christmas Family Fun morning was held on Saturday 3rd December, the event was excellent, and everyone enjoyed it.
## **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 annual fire drill was held at a Sunday service in November.
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.
Life Church Matlock, worked alongside churches together in Matlock, to provide warm spaces. Our church was open every Tuesday from 10am to 2pm throughout January and February.
## **Life Church Matlock Ltd Company No: 08711562**
## **Balance Sheet for the Year Ended 31st March 2023**
|**Notes**
**£**
**£**
Fixed Assets (Fixtures & Fittings)
Premises
175,000
Furniture & Fittings
0
Computers
0
**175,000**
**Current Assets**
Current Account
21,536
Savings Account
18,606
Prepayments
0
**40,142**
**Current Liabilities (Short Term)**
0
**0**
**Long Term Liabilities**
0
**0**
**Current Assets less Liabilities**
**40,142**
**Net Assets**
**215,142**
**Accumulated Fund**
Unrestricted Restricted
£
£
Balance brought forward
220,646
0
Funds Generated by Operations
(5,504)
0
Transfers
0
0
**215,142**
**0**
**2023**|**Notes**
**£**
**£**
Fixed Assets (Fixtures & Fittings)
Premises
175,000
Furniture & Fittings
0
Computers
0
**175,000**
**Current Assets**
Current Account
21,536
Savings Account
18,606
Prepayments
0
**40,142**
**Current Liabilities (Short Term)**
0
**0**
**Long Term Liabilities**
0
**0**
**Current Assets less Liabilities**
**40,142**
**Net Assets**
**215,142**
**Accumulated Fund**
Unrestricted Restricted
£
£
Balance brought forward
220,646
0
Funds Generated by Operations
(5,504)
0
Transfers
0
0
**215,142**
**0**
**2023**|**£**
**£**
175,000
0
0
**175,000**
27,107
18,539
0
**45,646**
**0**
0
**0**
**45,646**
**220,646**
Total
£
220,646
(5,504)
0
**215,142**
**2022**|
|---|---|---|
||**215,142**
**0**||
For the year ended 31 March 2023 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 2023**
**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 2023**
## **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 2023**
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: 19 December 2023**
## **LIFE CHURCH MATLOCK LTD**
## **REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31[ST] MARCH 2023**
## **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 2023
||**2022**
**2023**
**£**
**£**
**Receipts**|**2022**
**2023**
**£**
**£**
**Receipts**||**2022**
**2023**
**£**
**£**
**Payments**|**2022**
**2023**
**£**
**£**
**Payments**|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|Church Giving
Youth
Other Income
Interest
Legacies
Brierley Leisure|38,803
0
10,008
0
0
6,000|38,523
0
9,618
86
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)|26,893
15,432
5,623
1,025
0|29,876
18,646
9,379
1,157
673|
||**54,811**|**54,227**||**48,973**|**59,731**|
|||||||
|Opening Balance @ 01.04.22
Income||45,646 Expenditure
54,227 Closing Balance @ 31.03.23
99,873|||59,731
40,142|
||||||99,873|
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## **Life Church Matlock Ltd**
Payments for the year ended 31st March 2023
|**Pastoral/Ministry Costs (Note 1)**
Employees
Smart Pension
Conference Expenses
**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
S & N James
Acts 435
**Total**|**£**
**£**
**2021 / 22**|**£**
**£**
**2021 / 22**|**£**
**£**
**2022 / 23**|**£**
**£**
**2022 / 23**|
|---|---|---|---|---|
||25,088
1,805
0|**26,893**
**15,432**
**5,623**
**1,025**
**0**|25,939
2,733
1,204|**29,876**
**18,646**
**9,379**
**1,157**
**673**|
||0
2,984
2,777
8,436
439
796||0
3,059
7,520
6,604
582
881||
||195
281
1,310
3,335
107
395||500
447
3,500
4,695
0
237||
||797
0
228||890
0
267||
||0
0
0||378
105
190||
||||||
|||**48,973**||**59,731**|
||||||
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## **Life Church Matlock Ltd**
## Statement of Assets and Liabilities As At 31st March 2023
|As At 31st March|2023||
|---|---|---|
||**2022**
**£**|**2023**
**£**|
|**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
27,107
18,539
0
0|175,000
21,536
18,606
0
0|
||45,646|40,142|
||**220,646**|**215,142**|
||0|0|
||**220,646**|**215,142**|
||||
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