Charity Registration number: 1159137
CHURCH ALIVE
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED
31 MARCH 2024
(A charitable incorporated oryanisation)
AUKER RHODES PROFESSIONAL SERVICES LLP
Chartered Accouniants & Registered Auditors
YEADON

CHURCH ALIVE
CONTENTS
Page
Charity Information
Trustees Report
Statement of Trustees Responsibilities
Independent Examinerfs Report
Statement of Financial Activities
Balance Sheet
Notes to the Accounts
8-12
Detailed Profit & Loss Account
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CHURCH ALIVE
CHARITY INFORMATION
CHARITY NUMBER
1159137
GOVERNING INSTRUMENT
Registered CIO dated 10 November 2014
TRUSTEES
Andrew Northcott
Anna Greathead
Hary Naylor
Ruth Pedzai
Phuong Quynh Ng Richards
Peter Mullins
Alan Wickens
TRUST OBJECTIVES
The advan￿rnent of the Christian Faith
PRINCIPAL ADDRESS
The Hope Centre
3 Ledbury Close
Ladywood
Bimiingham
B168RR
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 2024.
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. Bimiingham,
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 weTe-_
Paul Clague
Andrew Northcott
Anna Greathead
Hary Naylor
Ruth Pedzai
Alan Wickens
Phuong Quynh Ng Richards
Peter Mullins
{resiEned on 30/06/2024}
(appointed on 1611012024)
(appointed on 16/10/20241
AGENTS AND ADVISERS
The Independent Examiner is Mr. R. J. Kenyon FCA. of Auker Rhodes Professional Servi￿5 LLP,
Chartered Accounlants and Registered Audrtors 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 morning 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 time to b'me. In parbcular, 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 £105.327 (2023 . £86.916) and after deducting payments of £108,650 (2023 . £84,680)
the net outgoing ￿sour￿S were £3,323 as compared with net incoming reSoUr￿S of £2,236 in 2023.
SIGNED ON BEHALF OF THE TRUSTEES
Andrew Northcott
Trustee
l7￿anUary-2025
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CHURCH ALIVE
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 Acc(xJnting Stsndards (Untted Kingdom Generally
Accepted Accounting Practice).
The law applicable to charities in England & Wales requires the trustees to prepare financial statements
for each financial year whiGh give a true and fair view of the stste 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 aGGounting policies and then appty them consistenlly.
observe Ihe methods and principles in the Chartties SORP"
make judgments and estimates thal are reasonable and prudent.,
state whether applicable accounting standards have been followed. subj'ect to any
departures disdosed and explained in the financial statements;
prepare Ihe financial statements on the going concem basis unless it is inappropriate to
presume that the charity will Gontinue in operation.
The trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounbng records that disclose with reasonable
accuracy at any time the financial posrtion af the charity and enable them to ensure that the financial
statements comply wilh the Chartties 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 charrty and hence for tsking reasonable
steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.
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CHURCH AUVE
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT
TO THE CHURCH COMMrrrEE OF
CHURCH ALIVE
I r8POrt on th¢ A¢counts of CharÈty for the year ended 31 March 2024 we sel out on pages 6 to 12.
RESPECTNE RESPONSIBILITIES OF TRUSTEES AND EXAMIIIER
The chartys triJst8es are responsible for the preparation of the aG￿V[rt* The charrvs irusiees consider that 8n audit is not
required for this year under section 144121 of ihe ChaTth"es Act 2011 {the 2011 Act). and that an indepen¢Jent examinats'on is
needed.
It is my r85ponslbility to..
8x8minè the accounts under section 145 of lh8 2011 ACL.
follow the procedures laid dowi in the Gewal ThrecboTLS given by the Charity Commission under section
14515llbl of the 2011 Acl. and
state wthether partiajlar matt8f5 have come to rny atten111￿.
BASIS OF INOEPENDENT EXAMINEWS REPORT
My eXaMinat￿n was ca￿1ed LKrt in accordance wth General threctIor￿ given by the Charity Cotnmission. An eXarn￿ation
indudes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a cc¥nparison of the accounts p￿sented %%ith those
records. It also inclLJdes consideration of any unusual items or disdosures in the ￿￿o￿nts. and seeking explanab'ons from
you as trustees conceming any such wnatter* The prIx%dU￿ undertaken Ik) not provide all the eVid￿Ce that V4¥)uld t
requir8d in an audit, and consequenuy no opinion is given as to the accounts wesetrt a Irue and f8Èr vievf and the
report is limited to those matters set out in the statement bdow.
INDEPENDENT EXAMINERE STATEMENT
In ihe course of my examination, no matter has (x>me to my altention".
which gives me reasonable c8use lo believe that. in any malerial re5pEcL the Tequirements
to keep accounting records Èn acc4)rdance thith sethon 130 of the 2011 ACL and
of the 2011 Act
have not been mèt". or
lo bsthieh. in my ophiion. attenb.on should be drawn in txder to er*ble a prop8r understanding of the Accounts to be
rèache
J. Kerwon FCA
Auker Rhodes Professional Seryirks LLP
Chartered Accountants
Basement Floor
Focus House
Focus Way
Yeadon
LS19 7DB
17-January-2025
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CHURCH ALIVE
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTMTIES FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
Unrestricted
Funds
Year ended
31 March 2024
Restricted
Funds
Year ended
31 March 2024
Total
Funds
Year endod
31 March 2024
Total
Funds
Period ended
31 March 2023
Not•
INCOMING RESOURCES
Voluntary Income
Investment Income
103.412
1.915
103,412
1.915
85.895
1.021
105,327
105,327
86,916
RESOURCES EXPENDED
Charitable Activiti05
Grants payable
Costs of activities
Support costs
19.504
70.725
8.875
617
20,121
70,725
17.804
14,805
62,742
7.133
8929
99.105
9.546
1Q8,650
84.680
TOTAL RESOURCES EXPENDED
99.105
9,546
108,650
84.680
NET INCOMING I (OUTGOING) RESOURCES
(9.546)
{ 3,323)
2,236
Net transfers between funds
NET MOVEMENT IN FUNDS
6.222
(9,546)
{ 3,3231
2,236
Balances at 1 April 2023
Balances at 31 March 2024
104,344
110.566
10.217
671
114.561
111.237
112,325
114.561
The tharity has no recognised gains or losses other than the results for the period as set out above.
l of the activtties of the charity are classed as continuing.
The notes on pages 8 to 12 fomi part of these financial ststements.
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CHURCH ALIVE
BALANCE SHEET AT 31 MARCH 2024
Unrestr•￿ed
Funds
31 March 2024
Restricted
Funds
31 March 2024
Total
Funds
31 March 2024
Total
Funds
31 March 2023
Note
FIXED ASSETS
Tangible fixed assets
38.126
38,126
39.356
CURRENT ASSETS
Debtors
Cash in hand
10
28.769
46.490
75.259
28.769
47,161
75,930
11.963
64,178
76,141
671
671
CREDITORS: amounts due
thin one year
11
(2.819)
(2,819)
(936)
NET CURRENT ASSErs
72.440
671
73.111
75,205
TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT
LIABILITIES
110.566
671
111.237
114.561
NET ASSETS
110,566
671
111,237
114,561
RESERVES
Brought forward
Net (outgoingy incoming resources
104,3M
6.222
10,217
(9.546)
114,561
{ 3.3241
112.325
2,236
Balances canied fO￿ard
110.566
671
111.237
114,561
The financial statements were approved by the Tru
on 17-Ja
uary-2025
Andrew Northcott (frusteè)
The notes on pages 8 to 12 form part of Ihese financial statements.
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CHURCH ALIVE
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS
1. General inforniation
The charity is a Charilable Incorporated Organisation (CIO) and was ￿gIstered 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 accordan￿ with the Statemenl of
Recommended Practice: Accounting and Reporting by Charities preparing their accounts in accordanee with
Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland {FRS 102) issued March
2018 and the Charities Acl 2011.
b) ACCRUALS BASIS
The accounts have been prepared on the accruals basis vthere income from donations and gifts and expenditure
is brought into account when re￿1vable 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 2Vo Strarght line
PA Equipment- Fully depreciated
d) FUNDS
Unrestricted fijnds are general funds which are available for use at the discretion of the trustees in furttteran￿ of
the general objectives of the Charity and which have not been designated for other purposes.
Restricted fvnds are funds which are to be used in accordance wilh specific restriction imposed by donor5 or
which have been raised by the Chartty for particular purposes.
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CHURCH ALIVE
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS
VOLUNTARY INCOME
Unrestricted
Funds
Year ended
31 March 2024
Restricted
Funds
Year ended
31 March 2024
Total
Funds
Year endad
31 March 2024
Total
Funds
Year ended
31 March 2023
Grant receivable (inc. recov. tax)
Special offerings
Regular Giving l Tithes
18.335
7,221
77.856
18,335
7.221
77,856
14,959
3.294
67.642
103.412
103,412
85,895
INCOME RESOURCES FROM CHARITABLE ACTMTIES
Unrestricted
Restrtcted
Funds
Funds
Year ended
Year ended
31 March 2024
31 March 2024
Total
Funds
Year ended
31 March 2024
Total
Funds
Year ended
31 March 2023
Bank Interest
other income
967
947
967
947
346
675
1.914
1,914
1,021
GRANTS PAYABLE
Unrestricted
Funds
Year ended
31 March 2024
Restricted
Funds
Year ended
31 March 2024
Total
Funds
Year ended
31 March 2024
Total
Funds
Year ended
31 March 2023
Lifelink Global
Relief and Development
Other Grants
8.021
2.974
8,509
8,021
3.591
8,509
8.022
2,854
3,929
617
19,504
617
20,121
14,805
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CHURCH ALIVE
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS
COSTS OF ACTIVITIES
Unrestricted
Funds
Year ended
31 March 2024
Restricted
Funds
Year ended
31 March 2024
Total
Funds
Year ended
31 March 2024
Totsl
Funds
Year ended
31 March 2023
Accommodation
Children and Youth
Conferences
Food & Drink
Mission & Travel
Outreach & Hospitality etc
Pastoral Services
19,950
506
155
352
1.563
382
47.817
19,950
506
155
352
1.563
382
47.817
19,195
379
422
236
2,515
349
39,646
70.725
70,725
62,742
SUPPORT COSTS
Unrestricted
Funds
Year ended
31 March 2024
Restricted
Funds
Year ended
31 March 2024
Total
Funds
Year ended
31 March 2024
Total
Funds
Year ended
31 March 2023
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 & lighl etc
1.285
1,230
1.532
1.327
378
1.285
1,230
1,532
1.327
378
744
1,230
979
1,098
580
i - I I
26
1,134
74
306
1.583
26
10,063
74
306
1,583
88
370
661
72
1,311
8.929
8,875
8.929
17.804
7,133
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CHURCH ALIVE
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS
8. TRUSTEES. REMUNERATION AND EXPENSES
Year ended
31 March 2024
Year ended
31 March 2023
Ministry remuneration
43.277
36,760
43.277
36.760
One trustee, Andrew Northcott, was engaged in remunerated ministry during the year. The amount paid to
him in respect of ministry fees and expenses during the year, in accordance with the trust deed was £43.277
(2023: £36.760). No other payments We￿ made to any trustees during the year.
FIXED ASSETS
The Hope Centre
Buildings
PA Equipment
Total
Cost at 1 April 2023
Additions
Disposals
Revaluation reserve
61.492
29.158
90,650
Cost at 31 March 2024
61,492
29.158
90,650
Depreciation at 1 Apnl 2023
Depreciation charge
Depreciation on Disposals
On Revaluation
22.136
1.230
29.158
51,294
1.230
Depreciation at 31 March 2024
23,366
29.158
52,524
Net book value at 31 March 2024
38.126
38,126
Net book value at 31 March 2023
39.356
39,356
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NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS
10.
DEBTORS
31 March 2024
31 Mar¢h 2023
other Debtors
28,769
11.963
28.769
11,963
11. CREDITORS . amounts due
within one year
31 March 2024
31 March 2023
Accrued Expenses
2.819
936
2,819
936
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 2024 there were restricted funds £671 (2023 -. £10,217) and unrestricted funds
£110,566 (2023 . £104.344).
13. CONTROLLING PARTY
The Church was controlled by the Trustees throughout the current and previous year.
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CHURCH ALIVE
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
Year ended
31 March 2024
Year ended
31 March 2023
INCOMING RESOURCES
Grant receivable (inc. recov. tax)
Special offerings
Regular Giving l Tithes
Bank Interest
Other income
18.335
7.221
77,856
967
947
14.959
3,294
67,642
346
675
105,326
86.916
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
Prinb'T)g. Postage. Stationery
Repairs and Maintenance
Sundry Expenses
Training Courses & Materials
Utilities. Electric,Gas,Water.Rates
8,021
3,591
8,509
19,950
506
155
352
1.563
382
47.817
1.285
1.230
1,532
1.327
378
26
10,063
74
306
1,583
8,022
2,854
3,929
19,195
379
422
236
2,515
349
39,646
1.230
979
1,098
580
88
370
661
72
1,311
108.650
84,680
NET (OUTGOING) I INCOMING RESOURCES
(3,324)
2.236
Balance at 1 April 2023
114.561
112.325
Balance at 31 March 2024
111.237
114561
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