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GRACELIFE LONDON

Company Limited by Guarantee

Charity Registration Number: 1155683 Company Registration Number: 08556597

Annual Report and Financial Statements 31 March 2021

Simply Churches Chartered Accountants 17 Heathville Road London N19 3AL

GRACELIFE LONDON

Annual Report and Financial Statements 2021 Contents

Page
Legal and administrative information 2
Annual Report of the Trustees 3
Independent Examiner's report to the Trustees 7
Statement of financial activities 8
Balance sheet 9
Notes to the financial statements 10

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GRACELIFE LONDON

Legal and Administrative Information For the year ended 31 March 2021

Charity Name GraceLife London Charity registration no 1155683. GraceLife London was registered with the Charity Commission on 6 February 2014 Company registration no 08556597. GraceLife London was incorporated on 5 June 2013 in order to take on the net assets and operations of the unincorporated entity of the same name. The unincorporated entity was established in 2011 and was also known as GraceLife London. GraceLife London took on the net assets and operations on 6 February 2014. Principal Address GraceLife London, Woodbridge Chapel, Woodbridge Street, London EC1R 0EX. Governing Document Memorandum and Articles of Association dated 5 June 2013 as amended by special resolutions dated 3 November 2013. Objectives • to advance the Christian faith in greater London and also in such parts of the United Kingdom or the world as the Trustees from time to time may think fit and in such ways as they may think fit, but always in accordance with the statement of beliefs; • to relieve sickness and financial hardship and to promote and preserve good health by the provision of funds, goods or services of any kind in greater London and in such parts of the United Kingdom or the world as the Trustees from time to time may think fit; and • to advance theological education in accordance with the statement of beliefs in such ways and in such parts of the United Kingdom or the world as the Trustees from time to time may think fit. Affiliations GLL is affiliated to the Fellowship of Independent Evangelical Churches. Trustees The Trustees who served during the year or who were serving at the date of this report were: Tom Drion Minister Ross Orgill Minister Adam Waller Minister Keith Essex Kevin Edwards Ray Mehringer Dan Jarms (appointed 29 May 2020) Key Management Those in charge of directing, controlling, running and operating GraceLife London on a Personnel day-to-day basis are the Trustees. Bankers HSBC Bank plc 8 Canada Square London E14 5HQ Independent Examiner Christine Cheung-Poston Flat 48, Samford House, Charlotte Terrace, London N1 0JF

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GRACELIFE LONDON

Annual Report of the Trustees For the year ended 31 March 2021

The Trustees submit their annual report and the financial statements of GraceLife London (“GLL”) for the year ended 31 March 2021. The financial statements have been prepared in the format prescribed by the Companies Act 2006, the Statement of Recommended Practice: Accounting and Reporting by Charities (SORP2015 (FRS102)) and the Financial Reporting Standard 102. This report also constitutes a directors’ report required by section 415 of the Companies Act 2006 as all Trustees of a charity company are directors. The legal and administrative information set out earlier in this document forms part of this report.

1. Structure, Governance & Management

1.1 Trustees

The Trustees of GLL are responsible for the day to day management of GLL’s business in accordance with GLL’s objects. The Trustees meet approximately 4 times per annum to discuss a full range of matters relating to finance, fabric, general administration and the implementation of the objects of the charity.

None of GLL’s Trustees, with the exception of the Ministers, receive remuneration.

The induction process for any individual newly-appointed to the Trustees comprises an initial meeting with a Minister and receipt of copies of:

1.2 Risk Management

GLL’s primary concern and objective is the glory of God. Whilst it is GLL’s policy to trust wholly in the Lord that He will work out His purpose to this end, GLL also acknowledges that it has a responsibility for the identification and proper management of risks faced by GLL in achieving its primary aim. The Trustees have therefore assessed the major risks to which GLL is exposed, in particular those relating to the specific operational areas of the charity and its finances. The Trustees believe that, by monitoring reserve levels, by ensuring that controls exist over key financial systems, and by examining the operational risks faced by GLL, it has established effective systems and procedures to mitigate those risks sufficiently.

2. Objectives, Activities & Strategies

2.1 Objective

In summary, the object of the church is to fulfil the Great Commission as a body of believers seeking to bring people to Jesus Christ and membership in His family, developing them to Christ-like maturity and equipping them for their ministry in the church and their life mission in the world in order to magnify God's name.

2.2 Activities

GLL is a vibrant urban multi-ethnic evangelical congregation with attendance of around 200.

The Trustees have given due regard to the Charity Commissions’ guidance on public benefit. The Trustees believe that GLL provides benefit to the public by:

The main objects of GLL are carried out through the following ministries:

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Annual Report of the Trustees For the year ended 31 March 2021

3. Achievements and Performance

A review of the year shows that adult church attendance has continued to grow in spite of the pandemic conditions (both in new conversions and church transfers), and that attendance in the children’s ministry remains strong.

The Trustees are satisfied that the aims of the trust are being fulfilled and are working to see a continued development of the various arms of the ministry.

4. Financial Review

4.1 Financial Activity and Financial Position

The Statement of Financial Activities and Balance Sheet can be found on pages 7 and 8 respectively. GLL’s reserves increased by £100,170 (2020: decreased by £52,453) during the year. The balance sheet shows total net assets of £217,130 (2020: £116,960).

Included in total funds are amounts totalling £12,733 (2020: £9,484) which are restricted. These monies have either been raised for, and their use restricted to, specific purposes, as specified by donors. Full details of these restricted funds can be found in note 9 to the accounts together with an analysis of movements in the year.

4.2 Reserves Policy

The Trustees have examined the requirements for free reserves, i.e. those unrestricted funds not invested in tangible fixed assets. The Trustees consider that, given the nature of GLL’s work, free reserves should be equivalent to approximately 3 months’ routine general fund expenditure, plus committed future expenditure on other projects, where funds permit. The Trustees are of the opinion that this provides sufficient flexibility to cover temporary shortfalls in incoming resources and will allow GLL to cope and respond to unforeseen emergencies whilst specific action plans are implemented. At 31 March 2021 GLL had net free reserves of £194,745 (2020: £97,686) as follows:

Total reserves
Less: restricted funds
Less: unrestricted fixed assets used for the continuing work of GLL
Free reserves requirement
3 months’ budgeted routine expenditure
Funds reserved for the remodelling of the church premises
2021
£
217,130
(12,733)
(9,652)
194,745
85,000
109,745
194,745
2020
£
116,960

(9,484

(9,790



)
)



97,686
85,000
12,686
97,686

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Annual Report of the Trustees For the year ended 31 March 2021

4.3 Investment Policy

GLL currently invests its funds in short term bank deposits.

5. Going Concern Review

In the year which this annual report covers, the United Kingdom was in national lockdown, which is the government’s response to the concerns about Covid-19 virus. The lockdown measures meant that, for parts of 2020 – 2021, much face to face church activity has had to stop or adapt in order to continue. In response to this it is necessary to make a statement in this document about the viability of church as a going concern in the near future. Describing GraceLife London as a going concern means that that the Trustees believe that the church has the resources, financial or otherwise, needed to continue operating for the foreseeable future and, in particular, for at least 12 months from the date of approval by the Trustees of these annual accounts. If the going concern principle did not apply then the accounts would be drawn up on an insolvent basis.

Clearly, as part of this year’s going concern review the Trustees has had to consider the likely impact of the many lockdown restrictions on its ministry. While in the previous year, the Trustees concluded that the financial risks to that ministry have increased significantly, currently there is reason to believe that the pandemic itself is not the primary risk factor for the continued operation of GraceLife London. It was presumed that, as the result of the lockdown restrictions imposed by the government and the initial decision taken by the Trustees to comply with those restrictions and cease in-person meetings due to the shared concern for public health, was likely to be moderately adverse. However, over the year this has proven not to be the case. That being said, greater global economic concerns as repercussions from the Covid-19 response could indeed prove to be harmful to the church. The long-term effects remain to be seen.

Against this background, the Trustees have reviewed its financial forecast for 2021-22. This review indicates that (as in the previous year) GLL will incur a deficit by the end 2021 but that its cash reserves are more than adequate to absorb that deficit. Accordingly, the Trustees have concluded that it is appropriate to prepare the 2020-21 Accounts on a going-concern basis and that it is not necessary to make any adjustment to these accounts as a result of the lockdown restrictions. The Trustees will continue to keep both the short-term and longer-term impact under review and in particular the degree of return to normality will be actively monitored over the current financial year, with a view to assessing the likely carryover into 2021/22 and the effect on the 2022/23 budget.

6. Plans for Future Periods

In 2021-2 GLL will bring on a new member of the pastoral staff as well as support-staff members for evangelism and property maintenance. With the current growth in donations as well as the additional outside support the Trustees make these decisions confident that they do not affect the going concern of GLL.

7. Responsibilities of Trustees for the Financial Statements

The Trustees are responsible for preparing the report and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice. Charity law in England and Wales requires the Trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial period which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charity and of the incoming resources and application of resources of the charity for that period.

In preparing those financial statements, the Trustees are required to:

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GRACELIFE LONDON

Annual Report of the Trustees For the year ended 31 March 2021

The Trustees are responsible for keeping adequate accounting records which disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charity and enables 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 governing document. The Trustees 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. The Trustees are responsible for the maintenance and integrity of the charity and financial information included in the charity’s website.

8. Approval

The report of the Trustees was approved by the Trustees on 28 January 2022 and signed on its behalf by:

Tom Drion Trustee

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GRACELIFE LONDON

Report of the Independent Examiner to the Trustees of GraceLife London

I report on the accounts of the GraceLife London for the year ended 31 March 2021, set out on pages 8 to 16.

Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner

The trustees (who are also the directors of the company for the purposes of company law) are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The 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.

Having satisfied myself that the charity is not subject to audit under company law and is eligible for independent examination, it is my responsibility to:

Basis of independent examiner's report

My examination was carried out in accordance with the general Directions given by the Charity Commission. 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

I have completed my examination. I confirm that no matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe:

  1. accounting records were not kept in respect of the Company as required by section 386 of the 2006 Act; or

  2. the accounts do not accord with those records; or

  3. the accounts do not comply with the accounting requirements of section 396 of the 2006 Act 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; or

  4. the accounts have not been prepared in accordance with the methods and principles of the Statement of Recommended Practice for accounting and reporting by charities [applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102)].

I 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.

Christine Cheung-Poston

28 January 2022

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GRACELIFE LONDON

Statement of Financial Activities (incorporating the income and expenditure account) For the year ended 31 March 2021

Note
Income from:
2
Donations and legacies
Charitable activities
Investments
Other
Total Income
Expenditure on:
Raising funds
3
Charitable activities
4
Total Expenditure
Net gains/(losses) on investments
Net income/(expenditure)
before tax

Tax payable
5

Net income/(expenditure)
after tax
Transfers between funds
Other recognised gains and losses

Net movement in funds
Total funds brought forward

Total funds carried forward
Unrestricted
Funds
2021
£

326,429
17,729
30
202
Restricted
Funds
2021
£
15,650
-
-
-
15,650
-
12,401
12,401
-
3,249
-
3,249
-
-
3,249
9,484
12,733
Total
2021
£
342,079
16,729
30
202
359,040
617
258,253
258,870
-
100,170
-
100,170
-
-
100,170
116,960
217,130
Unrestricted
Funds
2020
£
240,849
26,751
178
249






Restricted
Funds
2020
£
10,011
-
-
-
10,011
-
9,380
9,380
-
631
-
631
-
-
631
8,853
9,484
Total
2020
£
250,860
26,751
178
249
344,390 268,027 278,038
617
245,852
246,469
-
97,921
-
97,921
-
-
97,921
107,476
205,397
612
320,499
612
329,879
321,111 330,491
- -
(53,084) (52,453)
- -
(53,084)
-
-
(52,453)
-
-
(53,084)
160,560
(52,453)
169,413
107,476 116,960

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GRACELIFE LONDON

Balance Sheet As at 31 March 2021

Note
Fixed Assets
Tangible Assets
6
Investments
Current Assets
Debtors
7
Cash At Bank And In Hand
Creditors - Amounts Falling Due Within
One Year
8
Net Current Assets
Net Assets
Represented By:
Unrestricted Income Funds
Restricted Income Funds
9
Total Funds
Unrestricted
Funds
2021
£
9,652
-
9,652
34,342
170,581
204,923
10,178
194,745
204,397
204,397
-
204,397
Restricted
Funds
2021
£
-
-
0
-
12,733
12,733
-
12,733
12,733
-
12,733
12,733
Total
2021
£
9,652
-
9,652
34,342
183,314
217,656
10,178
207,478
217,130
204,397
12,733
217,130
Total
2020
£
9,790
-
9,790
64,462
52,091
116,553
9,383
107,170
116,960
107,476
9,484
116,960

These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the special provisions relating to companies subject to the small companies regime within Part 15 of the Companies Act 2006.

The company is entitled to exemption from audit under section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 for the year ended 31 March 2021 and no notice requiring an audit has been deposited under section 476.

The Trustees acknowledge their responsibilities for:

The financial statements were approved by the Trustees on 28 January 2022 and signed on their behalf by:

Tom Drion Trustee

Company Registration Number: 08556597

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GRACELIFE LONDON

Notes to the Financial Statements For the year ended 31 March 2021

1. Accounting Policies

The principal accounting policies adopted, judgements and key sources of estimation uncertainty in the preparation of the financial statements are as follows:

Basis of accounting

The financial statements have been prepared under the Charities Act 2011 and in accordance with the Charities Statement of Recommended Practice (Charities SORP (FRS 102)) and Financial Reporting Standard 102 (FRS 102). The financial statements are drawn up on the historical cost basis of accounting except for the revaluation of freehold land and buildings which are shown at fair value.

The financial statements include all transactions, assets and liabilities for which the Church is responsible in law. They do not include the accounts of church groups that owe an affiliation to another body or those that are informal gatherings of church members.

The Church meets the definition of a public benefit entity under FRS 102.

Going Concern

There are no material uncertainties about the charity’s ability to continue as a going concern and accordingly the accounts have been drawn up on a going concern basis.

Income recognition

Voluntary income and donations (including legacies) are accounted for once the Charity has entitlement to the income, it is probable the income will be received and the amount of income receivable can be reliably measured. Income from the recovery of tax on gift aided donations is accounted for in the period in which the relevant donation is received.

Interest on funds held on deposit is included when receivable and the amount can be measured reliably by the Church; this is normally upon notification of the interest paid or payable by the bank.

Expenditure recognition

Expenditure is accrued as soon as a liability is considered probable, and the amount of obligation can be measured reliably. Longer term liabilities are discounted to present value. The Church is not registered for VAT and accordingly expenditure includes VAT where appropriate.

Charitable expenditure includes those costs in fulfilling the Church’s principal objects, as outlined in the Report of the Church. These include grants payable and governance costs:

Taxation

As a charity, the Church is exempt from tax on income and gains falling within the provisions of the Corporation Taxes Act 2010 or the Taxation of Chargeable Gains Act 1992 to the extent that these are applied to its charitable objects. No tax charges have arisen on the Trust.

Tangible Fixed Assets

The cost of furniture, fittings and equipment, less any expected residual value, is depreciated on a straight line basis over the effective useful life of the asset, which has been estimated as four years.

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GRACELIFE LONDON

Notes to the Financial Statements For the year ended 31 March 2021

1. Accounting Policies (continued)

Debtors

Debtors are included at the settlement amount due. Prepayments are valued at the amount prepaid.

Creditors and provisions

Creditors and provisions are recognised where the charity has a present obligation arising from a past event that will probably result in the transfer of funds to a third party and the amount due to settle the obligation can be measured or estimated reliably. Creditors and provisions are recognised at their settlement amount. Provisions have been calculated at the best estimate of the settlement amount and discounted to present value at the reporting date.

Fund accounting

The funds held by the charity are either:

2. Income

Unrestricted
Funds
2021
£
Restricted
Funds
2021
£
Donations and legacies
Offerings and donations
293,224
15,475
Income tax reclaimed
33,205
175
326,429
15,650
Income from charitable activities
Conferences and retreats
16,729
-
Investment income
Interest
30
-
Other income
202
-
343,390
15,650
Total
2021
£
308,699
33,380
342,079
16,729
30
202
359,040
Total
2020
£
218,080
32,780
250,860
26,751
178
250
278,039

3. Expenditure – Raising Funds

Collecting agent fees and charges 2021
£
617
2020
£
612

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GRACELIFE LONDON

Notes to the Financial Statements For the year ended 31 March 2021

4. Expenditure – Charitable Activities

Unrestricted
Funds
2021
£
Restricted
Funds
2021
£
Ministry Personnel
142,327
-
Church Life & Outreach
7,713
-
Gifts & Grants
7,607
12,401
Office & Support
76,078
-
Building and facilities
11,877
-
Governance costs
250
-
245,852
12,401
Total
2021
£
142,327
7,713
20,008
76,078
11,877
250
258,253
Total
2020
£
183,767
46,817
10,205
72,054
16,769
267
329,879

Included within Expenditure on Charitable Activities are the following:

4a. Staff Costs

Gross salaries
Employer’s National Insurance
Employers Allowance
Pension contributions
Of which the following gross salaries were in relation to
Key Management Personnel:
Ministry
Personnel
2021
£
Office &
Support
Personnel
2021
£
95,318
48,750
9,517
3,510
(3,123)
(877)
7,626
3,638
109,338
55,021
95,318
-
Total
2021
£
144,068
13,027
(4,000)
11,264
164,359
95,318
Total
2020
£
150,764
14,057
(3,000)
11,600
173,421
104,014

There were 3 full time (2020: 3) and 3 part time staff (2020: 3). No employee received emoluments in excess of £60,000 during the year. Two Ministers lived in housing provided by GLL. Two Trustees incurred £13,184 (2020: £11,497) on GLL business in in relation to the costs of training, travel, subsistence, accommodation, communication, and sabbatical expenses.

4b Gifts & Grants

Unrestricted
Funds
2021
£
Restricted
Funds
2021
£
To institutions:
London City Mission
2,000
-
To individuals
5,607
12,401
7,607
12,401
Total
2021
£
2,000
18,008
20,008
Total
2020
£
3,000
7,205
10,205

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GRACELIFE LONDON

Notes to the Financial Statements For the year ended 31 March 2021

4. Expenditure – Charitable Activities (continued)

4c Other Costs

Unrestricted
Funds
2021
£
Restricted
Funds
2021
£
Depreciation of owned fixed assets
4,275
-
Independent examination
250
-
Total
2021
£
4,275
250
Total
2020
£
3,173
250

5. Taxation

As a charity, GLL is exempt from tax on income and gains falling within the provisions of the Corporation Taxes Act 2010 or the Taxation of Chargeable Gains Act 1992 to the extent that these are applied to its charitable objects. No tax charges have arisen on the Charity.

6. Tangible Fixed Assets

6. Tangible Fixed Assets
Office
furniture &
equipment
£
Cost
At 1 April 2020 25,882
Additions 4,137
Disposals -
At 31 March 2021 30,019
Depreciation
At 1 April 2020 16,092
Charge For Year 4,275
Disposals -
At 31 March 2021 20,367
Net Book Value
At 31 March 2021 9,652
Net Book Value
At 31 March 2020 9,790

All of the fixed assets are used for charitable purposes.

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GRACELIFE LONDON

Notes to the Financial Statements For the year ended 31 March 2021

7. Debtors

Gift Aid tax receivable
Prepayments
Other
2021
£
29,860
982
3,500
34,342

8. Creditors - Amounts Falling Due Within One Year

Other creditors including taxation and social security
Accruals
Other creditors
2021
£
4,763
2,500
2,915
10,178
2020
£
4,481
2,250
2,652
9,383

9. Restricted Funds

9a Current year

Benevolent Fund
Romania Team
Romanian Widows
Waller Family
Specific gifts
Basement Rebuild Fund
Children’s Church
Church Plant
At 1
April
2020
£
745
2,062
18
300
186
5,798
305
70
9,484
Income
£
Expenditure
£

11,867
(12,401)
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
3,712
-
-
-
71
-
15,650
(12,401)
Transfers
£
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
At 31
March
2021
£
211
2,062
18
300
186
9,510
305
141
12,733
0

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Notes to the Financial Statements For the year ended 31 March 2021

9. Restricted Funds (continued)

9b Prior year

9b Prior year
Benevolent Fund
Romania Team
Romanian Widows
Waller Family
Specific gifts
Basement Rebuild Fund
Children’s Church
Church Plant
At 1
April
2020
£
2,255
1,912
18
275
186
4,137
0
70
8,853
Income
£
Expenditure
£

1,230
(2,740)
150
-
-
-
25
-
4,000
(4,000)
4,301
(2,640)
305
-
-
-
10,011
(9,380)
Transfers
£
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
At 31
March
2021
£
745
2,062
18
300
186
5,798
305
70
9,484
0

Descriptions of the main restricted funds are as follows:

The Benevolent Fund records donations received for gifts to the needy within the church.

Romania Team records donations received for a team sent to Romania to help a church there.

Romanian Widows records donations to be distributed to support widows in the church in Romania.

Basement Rebuild Fund records donations to enable the reordering of the basement.

10. Related Party Transactions

Tom Drion, a Trustee, received gross remuneration of £40,000 (2020: £41,317) and pension contributions of £3,200 (2020: £3,305) during the year in his employed capacity of Minister. Tom Drion also occupied manse accommodation provided by GLL as part of his contract of employment for the better performance of his duties. At 31 March 2021 Tom Drion was owed £nil (2020: £13) by GLL.

Adam Waller, a Trustee from 17 October 2020, received gross remuneration of £36,500 (2020: £42,561) and pension contributions of £2,920 (2020: £3,404) during the year in his employed capacity of Minister. Adam Waller also occupied manse accommodation provided by GLL as part of his contract of employment for the better performance of his duties. At 31 March 2021 Adam Waller was owed £nil (2020: £256) by GLL.

Tom Drion and Adam Waller are also both Trustees of the Clerkenwell Christian Centre (charity no 210271), which is the beneficial owner of the property at Woodbridge Chapel, Woodbridge Street, London EC1R 0EX. GLL uses the Clerkenwell Christian Centre’s facilities for meeting and administrative purposes on a daily basis, rent free. The Clerkenwell Christian Centre’s property includes a residential flat which is let to GLL at an annual cost of £6,900 (2020: £6,900). Adam Waller occupied the flat as manse accommodation during the year.

Ross Orgill, a Trustee, received gross remuneration of £18,818 (2020: £20,135) and pension contributions of £1,506 (2020: £1,611) during the year in his employed capacity of Minister.

Dana Waller, the spouse of Adam Waller, received gross remuneration of £5,750 (2020: £5,750) during the year in her employed capacity of Administrative Assistant.

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Notes to the Financial Statements For the year ended 31 March 2021

10. Related Party Transactions (continued)

The Trustees, who disclosed their name at the time of their gifts, gave a total of £14,625 (2020: £14,590) in unrestricted offerings and donations during the year.

11. Members Funds

The company is a private company limited by guarantee with no share capital. The liability of the members is limited to £1 in the event of a winding up.

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