2023-03-31-accounts

Charity Registration number: 1159137

CHURCH ALIVE

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED

31 MARCH 2023

(A charitable incorporated organisation)

A U K E R R H O D E S P R O F E S S I O N A L S E R V I C E S L L P Chartered Accountants & Registered Auditors

YEADON

CHURCH ALIVE

CONTENTS

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Charity Information	1
Trustees Report	2 - 3
Statement of Trustees Responsibilities	4
Independent Examiner's Report	5
Statement of Financial Activities	6
Balance Sheet	7
Notes to the Accounts	8 - 12
Detailed Profit & Loss Account	13

CHURCH ALIVE

CHARITY INFORMATION

CHARITY NUMBER : 1159137 GOVERNING INSTRUMENT : Registered CIO dated 10 November 2014 TRUSTEES : Paul Clague (Chair) Andrew Northcott Steven Watts Anna Greathead Harry Naylor Ruth Pedzai Alan Wickens TRUST OBJECTIVES : The advancement of the Christian Faith PRINCIPAL ADDRESS : The Hope Centre 3 Ledbury Close Ladywood Birmingham B16 8RR INDEPENDENT EXAMINER : R. J. Kenyon FCA Auker Rhodes Professional Services LLP Chartered Accountants and Registered Auditors Basement Floor Focus House Focus Way Yeadon LS19 7DB

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CHURCH ALIVE

REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES

The Trustees present their Report and Financial Statements for the year ended 31 March 2023.

OBJECTIVES, ORGANISATION AND ACTIVITIES

The charity is a Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO) and was registered on 10 November 2014. The charity is registered with the Charity Commission in England (No:1159137).

The principal address of the Charity is The Hope Centre, 3 Ledbury Close, Ladywood, Birmingham, B16 8RR.

The objectives of the Charity are to advance and promote the Christian faith; the relief of persons who are in conditions of need, hardship or distress, or who are aged or sick; the advancement of education on the basis of Christian principles.

TRUSTEES

The Trustees who served during the year were:-

Paul Clague (Chair) appointed on 10/01/23 Andrew Northcott (Chair) resignation on 10/01/23 Steven Watts Anna Greathead Harry Naylor Ruth Pedzai Alan Wickens

Andrew Northcott resigned as Chairman on 10 January 2023 and was replaced by Paul Clague

AGENTS AND ADVISERS

The Independent Examiner is Mr. R. J. Kenyon FCA, of Auker Rhodes Professional Services LLP, Chartered Accountants and Registered Auditors of Yeadon.

The bank account of the Charity is maintained at the Co-operative Bank.

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CHURCH ALIVE REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES REVIEW OF PROGRESS AND ACHIEVEMENTS The charity trustees have complied with their duty to have due regard to the guidance on public benefit published by the Charity Commission in exercising their powers and duties. Initiatives intended to achieve the charity's objectives have been designed and implemented to benefit all people in the community, regardless of faith or religious affiliations. Sunday moming meetings are open to the public who are welcome to attend. The website gives details of the venue and meeting times. Other activities for children, church members and the community take place from tirne to time. In particular, the church runs a number of meetings for Bible study, prayer and fellowship. We take up special offerings for known cases of hardship, which are supplemented from general funds when necessary. We continue our relationship with Lifelink Global both for spiritual and practical purposes. As a result of this relationship, we have raised money for projects in Africa. We have also liaised with other churches and agencies operating in the Ladywood area to develop understanding and support initiatives in the local community. The Charity does not have any related charities. The Charity has links with another Christian charity, Lifelink Global, which may be regarded as a co-operating charity. REVIEW OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES AND AFFAIRS Full details of the financial transactions are contained in the attached accounts and the total receipts for the period were £86,916 (2022 . £92,495) and after deducting payments of £84,680 (2022 . £84,087) the net incoming resources were £2,236 as compared with net incoming resources of £8,408 in 2022. SIGNED ON BEHALF OF THE TRUSTEES Paul Clague Chalr 30.3.2024 Page 3

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STATEMENT OF CHARITY TRUSTEES RESPONSIBILITIES

The trustees are responsible for preparing the Trustees' Report and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice).

The law applicable to charities in England & Wales requires the trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial year 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 these financial statements, the trustees are required to:

• select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently;

• observe the methods and principles in the Charities SORP;

• make judgments and estimates that are reasonable and prudent;

• state whether applicable accounting standards have been followed, subject to any

• • departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements;

• prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to

• • presume that the charity will continue in operation.

The trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records that disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charity and enable 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 trust deed.

They 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.

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STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 MARCH 2023

Note INCOMING RESOURCES Voluntary Income 3 Investment Income 4 RESOURCES EXPENDED Charitable Activities Grants payable 5 Costs of activities 6 Support costs 7 TOTAL RESOURCES EXPENDED NET INCOMING / (OUTGOING) RESOURCES Net transfers between funds NET MOVEMENT IN FUNDS Balances at 1 April 2022 Balances at 31 March 2023	Unrestricted Funds Year ended 31 March 2023 £ 85,895 1,021 86,916 14,563 62,742 7,134 84,438 84,438 2,478 - 2,478 101,866 104,344	Restricted Funds Year ended 31 March 2023 £ - - - 242 - - 242 242 ( 242) - ( 242) 10,459 10,217	Total Funds Year ended 31 March 2023 £ 85,895 1,021 86,916 14,805 62,742 7,134 84,680 84,680 2,236 - 2,236 112,325 114,561	Total Funds Period ended 31 March 2022 £ 88,610 3,885
				92,495
				13,755 59,113 11,219
				84,087
				84,087
				8,408 -
				8,408 103,917
				112,325

The charity has no recognised gains or losses other than the results for the period as set out above.

All of the activities of the charity are classed as continuing.

The notes on pages 8 to 12 form part of these financial statements.

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CHURCH ALIVE BALANCE SHEET AT 31 MARCH 2023 Unrestrlcted Funds 31 March 2023 Restrlcted Funds 31 March 2023 Total Funds 31 March 2023 Total Funds 31 March 2022 Note FIXED ASSETS Tangible fixed assets 39,356 39,356 40,586 CURRENT ASSETS Debtors Cash in hand 10 11,962 53,961 65,923 11,962 64,178 76,140 10,217 10,217 72,436 72,436 CREDITORS: amounts due within one year 11 (936) (936) (697) NET CURRENT ASSETS 64,987 10,217 75,204 71,739 TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES 104,344 10,217 114,561 112,325 NET ASSETS 104,344 10,217 114,561 112,325 RESERVES Brought fO￿ard Net (outgoing)/ incoming resources 101,866 2,478 10,459 (242) 112,325 2,236 103,917 8,408 Balances carried forward 104,344 10,217 114,561 112,325 The financial statements were approved b stees on 30.3.2023 Paul Clague he notes on pages 8 to 12 form part of these financial statements. Page 7

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NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS

1. General information

The charity is a Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO) and was registered on 10 November 2014.

The address of its registered office is

The Hope Centre

3 Ledbury Close

Ladywood

Birmingham

B16 8RR

2. STATEMENT OF ACCOUNTING POLICIES

The following are the more important Accounting Policies adopted by the Charity:

a) ACCOUNTING STANDARDS

The accounts have been prepared under the historical cost convention and in accordance with the Statement of Recommended Practice: Accounting and Reporting by Charities preparing their accounts in accordance with Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) issued March 2018 and the Charities Act 2011.

b) ACCRUALS BASIS

The accounts have been prepared on the accruals basis where income from donations and gifts and expenditure is brought into account when receivable or due.

c) DEPRECIATION

Depreciation is charged on fixed assets to write off the cost over their expected useful lives on the following basis:

Building - 2% straight line

PA Equipment - Fully depreciated

d) FUNDS

Unrestricted funds are general funds which are available for use at the discretion of the trustees in furtherance of the general objectives of the Charity and which have not been designated for other purposes.

Restricted funds are funds which are to be used in accordance with specific restriction imposed by donors or which have been raised by the Charity for particular purposes.

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NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS

3. VOLUNTARY INCOME

Unrestricted Restricted Funds Funds Year ended Year ended 31 March 2023 31 March 2023 £ £ Grant receivable (inc. recov. tax) 14,959 - Special offerings 3,294 - Regular Giving / Tithes 67,642 - 85,895 - INCOME RESOURCES FROM CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES Unrestricted Restricted Funds Funds Year ended Year ended 31 March 2023 31 March 2023 £ £ Bank Interest 346 - Other income 675 - 1,021 - GRANTS PAYABLE Unrestricted Restricted Funds Funds Year ended Year ended 31 March 2023 31 March 2023 £ £ Lifelink Global 8,022 - Relief and Development 2,612 242 Other Grants 3,929 - 14,563 242	Total Funds Year ended 31 March 2023 £ 14,959 3,294 67,642 85,895 Total Funds Year ended 31 March 2023 £ 346 675 1,021 Total Funds Year ended 31 March 2023 £ 8,022 2,854 3,929 14,805	Total Funds Year ended 31 March 2022 £ 15,212 4,244 69,154
		88,610
		Total Funds Year ended 31 March 2022 £ 36 3,849
		3,885
		Total Funds Year ended 31 March 2022 £ 8,021 3,170 2,564
		13,755

4. INCOME RESOURCES FROM CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES

5. GRANTS PAYABLE

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NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS

6. COSTS OF ACTIVITIES

COSTS OF ACTIVITIES
Accommodation Children and Youth Conferences Food & Drink Mission & Travel Outreach & Hospitality etc Pastoral Services	Unrestricted Funds Year ended 31 March 2023 £ 19,195 379 422 236 2,515 349 39,646 62,742	Restricted Funds Year ended 31 March 2023 £ - - - - - - -	Total Funds Year ended 31 March 2023 £ 19,195 379 422 236 2,515 349 39,646 62,742	Total Funds Year ended 31 March 2022 £ 10,512 291 318 53 (23) 133 47,829
				59,113

7. SUPPORT COSTS

Computer and website Depreciation Insurance & Licenses Legal and professional fees Mileage & Travel Printing, Postage, Stationery Repairs and Maintenance Sundry Expenses Training Courses & Materials Utilities - heat & light etc	Unrestricted Funds Year ended 31 March 2023 £ 744 1,230 979 1,098 580 88 371 661 72 1,311 7,134	Restricted Funds Year ended 31 March 2023 £ - - - - - - - - - - -	Total Funds Year ended 31 March 2023 £ 744 1,230 979 1,098 580 88 371 661 72 1,311 7,134	Total Funds Year ended 31 March 2022 £ 151 1,230 1,010 918 193 128 2,063 3,880 544 1,102
				11,219

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NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS

8. TRUSTEES' REMUNERATION AND EXPENSES

Ministry remuneration	Year ended 31 March 2023 £ 36,760 36,760	Year ended 31 March 2022 £ 44,056
		44,056

Two trustees, Steven Watts and Andrew Northcott, were engaged in remunerated ministry during the year. The amount paid to them in respect of ministry fees and expenses during the year, in accordance with the trust deed was £36,759 (2022: £44,056). No other payments were made to any trustees during the year.

9. FIXED ASSETS

Cost at 1 April 2022 Additions Disposals Revaluation reserve Cost at 31 March 2023 Depreciation at 1 April 2022 Depreciation charge Depreciation on Disposals On Revaluation Depreciation at 31 March 2023 Net book value at 31 March 2023 Net book value at 31 March 2022	The Hope Centre PA Equipment Total Buildings £ £ £ 61,492 29,158 90,650 - - - - - - - - -
	61,492 29,158 90,650
	20,906 29,158 50,064 1,230 - 1,230 - - - - - -
	22,136 29,158 51,294
	39,356 - 39,356
	40,586 - 40,586

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NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS

10. DEBTORS Other Debtors 11. CREDITORS : amounts due within one year Accrued Expenses	31 March 2023 £ 11,962 11,962 31 March 2023 £ 936 936	31 March 2022 £ -
		-
		31 March 2022 £ 697
		697

The trustees confirm, in accordance with the Charitable Incorporated Organisation (General) Regulations 2012, that at year end the CIO did not have any outstanding guarantees to third parties nor any debts secured on assets of the CIO.

12. RESERVES

As at 31 March 2023 there were restricted funds £10,217 (2022 : £10,459) and unrestricted funds £104,344 (2022 : £101,866).

13. CONTROLLING PARTY

The Church was controlled by the Trustees throughout the current and previous year.

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STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023

INCOMING RESOURCES Grant receivable(Income Tax recoverable) Special offerings Regular Giving / Tithes Bank Interest Other income RESOURCES EXPENDED Lifelink Global Relief and Development Other Grants Accommodation Children and Youth Conferences Food & Drink Mission & Travel Outreach & Hospitality etc Pastoral Services Computer and website Depreciation Insurance & Licenses Legal and professional fees Mileage & Travel Printing, Postage, Stationery Repairs and Maintenance Sundry Expenses Training Courses & Materials Utilities. Electric,Gas,Water,Rates NET (OUTGOING) / INCOMING RESOURCES Balance at 1 April 2022 Balance at 31 March 2023	£ £ 14,959 3,294 67,642 346 675 86,916 8,022 2,854 3,929 19,195 379 422 236 2,515 349 39,646 744 1,230 979 1,098 580 88 371 661 72 1,311 84,680 2,236 112,325 114,561 31 March 2023 Year ended	£ £ 15,212 4,244 69,154 36 3,849 92,495 8,021 3,170 2,564 10,512 291 318 53 (23) 133 47,829 151 1,230 1,010 918 193 128 2,063 3,880 544 1,102 84,087 8,408 103,917 112,325 31 March 2022 Year ended	£ £ 15,212 4,244 69,154 36 3,849 92,495 8,021 3,170 2,564 10,512 291 318 53 (23) 133 47,829 151 1,230 1,010 918 193 128 2,063 3,880 544 1,102 84,087 8,408 103,917 112,325 31 March 2022 Year ended
			8,408 103,917
			112,325

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