Charfty Rog18tratlon number: 1159137 CHURCH ALIVE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 (A charltable Incorporated organ18atlonl AUKER RHODES PROFESSIONAL SERVICES LLP Chartered Accountants & Registered Auditors YEADON
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CHURCH ALIVE CHARITY INFORMATION CHARITY NUMBER 1159137 GOVERNING INSTRUMENT Registered CIO dated 10 November 2014 TRUSTEES Andrew Northcott Anna Greathead Harry Naylor Ruth Pedzai Alan Wickens Phuong Quynh Ng Richards appointed on 16-10-24 Peter Mullins appointed on 16-10-24 TRUST OBJECTIVES The advancement of the Christian Faith PRINCIPAL ADDRESS The Hope Centre 3 Ledbury Close Ladywood Birmingham 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 Page 1
CHURCH ALIVE REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES The Trustees present their Report and Financial Statements for the year ended 31 March 2025. 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, Ladwiood, 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; Ihe advancem8nt of education on the basis of Christian principles. TRUSTEES The Trustees who served during the year were'.- Paul Clague Andrew Northcott Anna Greathead Harry Naylor Ruth Pedzai Alan Wickens Phuong Quynh Ng Richards Peter Mullins resigned on 30-04-24 appointed on 16-10-24 appointed on 16-10-24 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. Page 2
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 affilialions. Sunday momlng meetings are open to the public who are welcome to attend. The web81te gives details of the venue and meeting times. Other activities for children, church members and the community take place from tlme to time. In particular, the church runs a number of regular meetings for Bible study, prayer and fellowship as well as groups to support those with mental health challenges and meeting other needs identified within the community. We take up special offerings for known cases of hardship, or activities supporting Christian Bible education and young children's ministry which are supplemented from general funds when necessary. The trustees remain profoundly grateful for the generosity of the church family who give bolh thelr tlme and money. enabling our activities and the meeting of needs. Gift Aid continues to be a great help for which we are thankful. Over this year we have continued our relationshlp with LifeLink Global bolh for spiritual and practical purposes and as a result of this relationship, we have raised money for projects in Africa. Going loard into 2025126 we intend lo formalise our connection with the Catalyst nelwork of churches for future oversight and spiritual support. We are grateful for the years of support we have received from LifeLink Global. Plans for next year a180 include a residential trip for our youth, for which fvndraislng In in progress. We contlnue to liaise and work with other local churche8 and agencies lincludlng Karls Neighbour Scheme) to develop understanding and support initiatives in the local community. The trustee8 have taken an active interest In the proposed redevelopment of Ladywood a8 It potentially has an impact on our privately owned office building. We have participated fully in the Council's ongoing consultation process and will seek independent advice as the plans becomes clearer. The Charity does not have any related charities. The Charity has links with another Chrlstian charity, Lifelink Global, which may be regarded as a CO•operating charity. REVIEW OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES AND AFFAIRS Full details of the financial trangactions are contained in the attached accounts and the total receipts for the period were £101,206 (2024 £105,327) and after deducting payments of £98,899 12024 £108,650) the net incoming resources were £2,307 as compared with net outgoing resources of £3,323 in 2024. SIGNED ON BEHALF OF THE TRUSTEES Andrnw Northcott Trust88 27January-2026 Page 3
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 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 ststements, 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 whelher applicable accounting standards have been followed, subject to any departures disclosed and explained in the financial statemenl8-, prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the charity will continue in operation. The trustee8 are responsible for keeping proper accounting records that disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charity and enable Ihem to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Charities Act 2011, the Charily (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 laking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities. Page 4
CHURCH ALIVE INDEPENDENT FXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE CHURCH COMMirrEE OF CHURCH ALIVE I report on Iho Accounls ot tha Charity for the year ended 31 Mardt 2025 whi-h are satout on pages 6 10 12. RESPECTIVE RESPONSIBILITIES OF TRUSTEES AND EXAMINER Tb& ¢harW$ trustfiès are re$ponsibl6 for ihe praparalion ol Ihe 8.Ctounls. The tharity's trv$lees consider that an audit Is nol roqulred for this ypaf undei sedion 14412) ol the Chariti09 Act 2011 Ilha 2011 Acl), 8nd th81 an independont &xamination i& needed. It18 my F8sponsibllity lo: fjxaminb tl)e accounig undor ¥eGtl¢n 145 01 thg 2011 Act. follow th8 prOule5 lald down in thè Gonefal Dlreclions glven by th8 Charity CorYimissSon undar sectlon 1451511b) of the 2011 Act. and • 61ate wheih•r partku18r matter8 hBiie Gomb to my altenllon. BASIS OF. INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT My examlnation wats carried out In acrdanC0 wlth Ggn8ral Directlona glven by lh¢ ¢harlty Comml&slon. An ¢XamInaon Includes 8 review of lh6 accounting re¢ofds kepl by Ihe Ghaflty and a comparison ol the accotsnls presenled wilh Iho$e iecords. It g1$0 includes consid9ralioFi of any unusual118ms or diEclossuS In th8 arLountS. 8nd seeklng èxplanations from you as triislees ¢oncerning ally stsch malter& The procedures ur¢dertaken do not provlde all the gvkJon¢g Ihal would b& roqulrod In an 8Lidil, and consequonlty Tio opinion is glven as lo whelhar the ArAiunts presenl 8 'lnJ¢ and falr vlew" and Iha report is Ilmlléd to th088 mailèrs 801 oul In Ihe statsmenl bolow. INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S STATEMENT In the ¢aUf$8 ol my examlnAdon, no matter has come to my 811gntion.' whlch 9lves rn¢ rea¥tsnable ¢aysb to believe thal, in Ony m8lerlal respect. the requlremonts to keop a¢cAiunting records In accordance with seclion 130 of the 2011 Act., 8n ta piepafe 8c¢ounls whlch accord vAth Ihe Bccounllng iecofds and comply with Ihp accounting feqiiirements ol th8 2011 Acl hav¢ noi been met., or lo whlch, In my opinion. allention should b9 drawn in ordet lo enable a proper underslanding ol Iho Accounts to be ieaohod. . Kenyon FCA k&r Rhodes Professional s9rvi8 LLP Chartered Accounldnts Basèm8iil Floor Focus Ftousè rocus Way Yeadon LS19 70B 27 January 2Q26
CHURCH ALIVE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Unre8trfcted Fund8 Year ended 31 March 2025 Re8trlcled Funds Yeor ended 31 March 2025 Total Funds Year ended 31 M•rch 2025 Totsl Funds Yèar ended 31 Mar¢h 2024 Note INCOMING RESOURCES Voluntary Income Inveslment Income 98,159 1,232 1,815 99,974 1.232 103,412 1.916 99,391 1,815 101,206 105.328 RESOURCES EXPENDED Charltsble Actlvltlos Grants payable Costs of acllviti8S Support costs 17,822 72,163 6,973 1.941 19,763 72.163 6,973 20,121 70.725 17,804 96,958 1,941 98,899 108,650 TOTAL RESOURCES EXPENDED 96,958 1,941 98,899 108,650 NET INCOMING I (OUTGOING) RESOURCES 2,433 (128) 2,307 {3,322) Net tran8fer8 between funds NET MOVEMENT IN FUNDS 2,433 1126) 2,307 (3,3221 Balances at 1 April 2024 Balances 8t 31 March 2025 110.568 113,001 671 545 111.239 113,546 114.561 111,239 The charity has no recognised gains or losses other than the fesults for the perlod 88 set out above. All of the acllvltles of the charity are classed as continuing. The notes on pages Q to 12 form part of these financial statements. Page 6
CHURCH ALIVE BALANCE SHEET AT 31 MARCH 2025 Unrnstrlctad Funds 31 March 2026 Restrlcted Funds 31 March 2026 Totsl Funds 31 March 2025 Total Funds 31 March 2024 Note FIXED ASSETS Tangible fixed assets 36,896 36,896 38,128 CURRENT ASSETS Debtors Cash in hand 10 15,886 62,406 78,292 15,886 62,951 78,837 28,769 47,161 75,930 545 545 CREDITORS: amounts due within one year 11 (2,189) (2,189) (2,819) NET CURRENT ASSETS 76.103 545 76,648 73,111 TOTALASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES 112,999 545 113,544 111,237 NET ASSETS 112.999 545 113,544 111.237 RESERVES Brought fovward Net (outgoing)l incomlng resources 110,566 2,433 671 11281 111,237 2,307 114,561 {3,3241 Balances carried forward 112,999 545 113,544 111,237 The financial statements were approved by the Trustees on 2 Andrew Northcott (frustee) The notes on pages £ to 12 fomi part of these financial ststements. Page 7
CHURCH ALIVE NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS 1. General Inforniatlon The tharity is a Charitable Incorporated Organisatlon (CIO) and was reglslered on 10 November 2014. The address of Its registered office Is The Hope Centre 3 Ledbury Close Ladywood Birmingham 816 8RR 2. STATEMENT OF ACCOUNTING POLICIES The followlng are the more important Accountlng Policles adopl8d by the Charity.. a) ACCOUNTING STANDARDS Th8 accounts have been prepared under th8 hlstorical cost conventlon and In accordance wlth the Slalement of Recommended Practice.. Accountlng and Reportlng by Charitles preparing thelr accounts In accordance wlth Flnanclal Reportlng Standard appllcable In the Unlted Klngdom and Republtc of Ireland IFRS 102) Issued March 2018 and the Charities Act 2011. b) ACCRUALS BASIS The accounts have been prepared on the accruals basls where Income from donations and gifts and expenditure is brought Into account when receNable or due. c) DEPRECIATION Depreclalion Is charged on fixed assets to write off the cost over their expected useful lives on the following b8s1s: Buildlng - 2% straight line PA Equipment - Ful depreciated d) FUNDS Unrestrlcted funds are general funds whlch are avallable for usè at the dlscrellon of the Iruslees 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 restrictlon Imposed by donors or which have been raised by the Charity for particular purposes. Page 8
CHURCH ALIVE NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS VOLUNTARY INCOME Unrestrlcted Fund8 Year ended 31 March 2025 Restrlctod Funds Year ended 31 March 2025 Total Funds Year ended 31 Mareh 2025 Total Funds Year ended 31 March 2024 Grant receivable (inc. recov. tax) Special offerings Regular Giving l Tithes 17,119 7,710 73,330 1,815 18,934 7,710 73,330 18,335 7,221 77,856 98,159 1.815 g9,974 103,412 INCOME RESOURCES FROM CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES Unre8trlcted Restrlcted Funds Funds Year ended Year end8d 31 March 2025 31 March 2025 Total Fund8 Year ended 31 March 2025 Total Fund8 Year ended 31 March 2024 Bank Interest Other income 982 250 982 250 967 948 1,232 1,232 1,915 GRANTS PAYABLE Unrestrlcted Funds Year ended 31 March 2025 Restrlcted Funds Year ended 31 March 2025 Total Fund8 Year ended 31 March 2025 Total Fund8 Yoar ended 31 March 2024 Lifelink Global Relief and Development Other Grants 8,960 1,612 7,250 8,960 1,738 9,065 8,021 3,591 8,509 126 1,815 19,763 20,121 Page 9
CHURCH ALIVE NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS COSTS OF ACTIVITIES Unrestrlcted Funds Yoar ended 31 March 2025 Rostrlcted Funds Year onded 31 March 2025 Total Funds Year ended 31 March 2025 Total Funds Year ended 31 March 2024 Accommodation Children and Youth Conferenos Food & Drink Mission & Travel Outreach & Hospitality etc Pastoral Serrfices 21,369 342 115 203 21,369 342 115 203 19,950 506 155 352 1,563 382 47,817 294 49,840 294 49,840 SUPPORT COSTS Unrestrlcted Fund8 Year ended 31 March 2025 Re8trlcted Fund8 Year ended 31 March 2025 Total Funds Year ended 31 March 2025 Total Funds Year ended 31 March 2024 Computer and website Depreciation Insurance & Licenses Legal and professional fees Mileage & Travel Printing, Postage, Stationery Repairs and Maintenance Sundry Expenses Training Courses & Materials Ulilities - heat & light etc 587 1,230 1,305 1,176 292 41 283 12 64 1,983 587 1,230 1,305 1,176 292 41 283 12 1,285 1,230 1,532 1,327 378 26 10,063 74 1,983 1,583 Page 10
CHURCH ALIVE NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS 8. TRUSTEES. REMUNERATION AND EXPENSES Year ended 31 March 2025 Year ended 31 March 2024 Ministry remuneration 45,897 43,277 45,897 43,277 One truslee, Andrew Northcott, was engaged In remunerated mlnlstry during the year. The amount pald to them in respect of ministry fees and expenses during the year, in accordance with the trust deed was £45,897 (2024: £43,277}. No other payments were made to any trustees during the year. FIXED ASSETS The Hope Centre Bulldlngs PA Equlpment Total Cost at 1 April 2024 Additions Disposals Revaluation r8serv8 61,492 29.158 90,650 Cost at 31 March 2025 61,492 29.158 90,650 Depreclalion al 1 April 2024 Depreciation charge Depreciation on Disposals On Revaluation 23,366 1,230 29,158 52,524 1,230 Depreciation at 31 March 2025 29,158 53,754 Net book valu8 at 31 March 2025 36,896 36,896 N8t book value at 31 March 2024 38,126 Page 11
CHURCH ALIVE NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS 10. DEBTORS 31 March 2025 31 March 2024 Other Debtors 15,886 28,769 11. CREDITORS . amount8 due wlthln one year 31 March 2025 31 March 2024 Accrued Expenses 2,189 2,819 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 2025 ther6 were restricted funds £545 (2024 . £671) and unrestricted funds £112,999 (2024 '. £110,566). 13. CONTROLLING PARTY The Church was controlled by the Trustees throughout the current and previous year. Page 12
CHURCH ALIVE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Year ended 31 March 2025 Year ended 31 March 2024 INCOMING RESOURCES Grant receivable (Irme Tax recover8blo1 02H Grant Special offerings Regular Giving l Tithes Bank Interest Other income 17,119 1,815 7,710 73,330 982 250 17,550 785 7,221 77,856 967 947 101,206 105,326 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 Mileag6 & Travel Printing, Postage. Stationery Repairs and Maintenance Sundry Expenses Training Courses & Materials Utilities. Electric,Gas,Water,Rates 8,960 1.738 9,065 21,369 342 115 203 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 1,583 294 49,840 587 1,230 1,305 1,176 292 41 283 12 1,983 98,899 108,650 NET (OUTGOING) I INCOMING RESOURCES 2,307 (3,324) Balance at 1 April 2024 111,237 114,561 Balance at 31 March 2025 111,237 Page 13