2023-07-31-accounts

FAMILY COMMUNITY CHURCH

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31[st] JULY 2023

CHARITY NUMBER: 1159879

COMPANY NUMBER: 08593863

FAMILY COMMUNITY CHURCH (A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE)

LEGAL & ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS YEAR ENDED 31[ST] JULY 2022

ADDRESS FOR CORRESPONDENCE

130 MANOR ROAD MITCHAM SURREY CR4 1JE

REGISTERED COMPANY NUMBER

08593863

REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER 1159879

GOVERNING DOCUMENT

MEMORANDUM & ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION INCORPORATED 2[ND] JUL 2013, AMENDED 25/07/2013 AS AMENDED BY RESOULTION 04/11/2014

TRUSTEES/ DIRECTORS

Pastor Carlos Arruda Mr Tharcio Da Silva Borba Mrs Andreia Regina de Arruda Mr Diogo Da Silva Macedo Ms Vanessa Lopes Ribeiro

PRINCIPAL BANKERS

Barclays Bank 1 Churchill Place London E14 5HP

INDEPENDENT EXAMINER

FRESH FIRE ORGANISATION GENERATOR BUSINESS CENTRE 95 MILES ROAD MITCHAM SURREY CR4 3FH

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FAMILY COMMUNITY CHURCH 130 MANOR ROAD MITCHAM SURREY CR4 1JE

INDEX Page Legal & Administrative Details 1 Index 2 Trustee’s Report 3 - 4 Independent Examiner’s Report 5 Statement of Financial Activities 6 Balance Sheet 7 Notes on the financial Statements 8 - 11

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FAMILY COMMUNITY CHURCH

TRUSTEES’ REPORT YEAR ENDED 31[ST] JULY 2023

The trustees are pleased to present their report for the year ended 31[st] July 2023 for the charity, Family Community Church with charity number 1159879.

The Trustees of the charity are: Pastor Carlos Arruda

Mr Tharcio Da Silva Borba Mrs Andreia Regina De Arruda Mr Diogo da Silva Macedo Ms Vanessa Lopes Ribeiro

The principal address of the charity is: 130 Manor Road Mitcham, Surrey CR4 1JE

STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT

The Charity governing document is a Memorandum and Articles of Association that was incorporated 2[nd] July 2013 as amended on 25/07/2013 as amended by special resolution on 4/11/2014 as amended and registered at Companies house on 23/09/19. The Charity is governed by a board on which the trustees are represented. It meets regularly to review, plan activities and monitor the financial position.

OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES

The Objects of the organisation is to advance the Christian religion for the benefit of the public in accordance with the statement of faith hereto attached. The trustees confirm that they have had due regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit before deciding what activities the charity should undertake.

ACHIEVMENTS AND PERFORMANCE

The Organisation continues to hold successful meetings through the year in which individuals were equipped and educated on the principles and doctrines of the Christian faith. The organisation held several conferences during the year in which individuals came from all around the community to attend. This has produced good results in reaching and helping members of the community. The organisation had 3 branches of the church in Leicester, Birmingham and London. While in London they meet in 3 different locations. The Church went back to in person services.

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FINANCIAL REVIEW

The income of the charity is above £97,000 and was from donations received from members. The church managed its expenses well. The church is an ongoing concern. This year they had a reasonable surplus at the end of the financial year.

RESERVE POLICY

It is the policy of the Charity to maintain unrestricted funds, which are the reserves of the charity at about 3 months of unrestricted expenditure. This provides sufficient funds to cover any emergency expenditures that may arise from time to time. The charity will seek to build up and maintain this level throughout the year.

RISK MANAGEMENT

The charity have assessed all the major risks to which the charity is exposed to, in particular those related to operations and finances of the charity, and are satisfied that systems are in place to mitigate exposure to major risks.

TRUSTEE RESPONSIBILITIES

Under the Charities Act 2011,the trustees are required to prepare a statement of accounts for each accounting year which gives a true and fair view of the state of the church. They are required to:

1. Select suitable accounting policies and apply them consistently.

2. Make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent.

3. State whether the applicable accounting standards have been followed.

4. Prepare financial statements on an ongoing basis.

They are responsible for keeping proper records which disclose with reasonable accuracy the finances of the church at any time and to ensure that such accounts comply with the Charities Act 2011.They also have a responsibility to safeguard the assets of the church and to take reasonable steps to detect fraud or other irregularities.

Approved by the Trustees on 9[th] April 2024 and signed on their behalf by:

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Independent Examiner’s Report To the Trustees FAMILY COMMUNITY CHURCH

I report on the accounts of the church for the year ended 31[st ] July 2023 set out on the following pages which have been prepared on the basis of the accounting policies shown in the corresponding pages.

Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner

The trustees of the church are responsible for the preparation of accounts: they consider that the audit requirement under section 144(2) of the Charities Act 2011 (the 2011 Act),does not apply. 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 Commissioners made under section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act.

• 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 church 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 I do not express an audit opinion on the view given by the accounts.

Independent examiner’s statement

In the course of my examination, no matter has come to my attention;

• (1) which gives me reasonable cause to believe that, in any material aspect, the trustees have not met the requirements to ensure that:

• proper accounting records are kept( in accordance with section 130 of the 2011 Act

• accounts are prepared which agree with the accounting records and comply with the accounting requirements of the 2011 Act: or

• (2) to which , in my opinion , attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.

Chuks Ajuka BSc(Man), FICB PMDip FRESH FIRE ORGANISATION Generator Business Centre 95 Miles road Mitcham Surrey CR4 3FH

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FAMILY COMMUNITY CHURCH

Statement of Financial Activities for the year ended 31st July 2022

		Unrestricted	Total Funds
		Funds	2022	2021
Incoming Resources from	Note	£	£
generated funds
Donations and Legacies	2	96810	96810	51378
Investment income	3	1	1	7
		96811	96811	51385
Other Income		0	0	8448
Total Incoming		96811	96811	59833
Resources
Resources Expended
Charitable activities in furtherance of objectives
Charitable Activities	6	82,699	82,699	58125
Other	4	17484	17484	3319
Total Resources		100,183	100,183	61444
Expended
Net movement in funds		-3,372	-3,372	-1611
Other recognised gains
Reconciliation of Funds
Total Funds brought forward		25333	25333	26944
Total Funds carried forward		21,961	21,961	25333

The above funds are all classed as to purpose All movements of funds and all recognised gains and losses are included above.

The notes on the accounts form part of these accounts.

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FAMILY COMMUNITY CHURCH Balance Sheet as at 31st July 2023

Note 2023 Fixed Assets £ Tangible fixed assets 5 8215 _ 8215 _ Current Assets Cash at bank and 5749 in hand Debtors & prepayments 7997 13746 Creditors:amounts falling due within one year Creditors & accruals 9 0 _ Net Current Assets 13746 _ Net Assets 21961 Unrestricted Funds General Fund 21961 Other funds ___ TOTAL FUNDS 21961	2022 10054
	10054
	9291 5988
	15279 0
	15279
	25333 25333
	25333

• (a) For the year ended 31[st] July 2023 Family Community Church

was entitled to exemption from audit under section 477 of

the Companies Act relating to small companies.

Directors' responsibilities:

The members have not required the company to obtain an audit of its accounts for the year in question in accordance with section 476,

The Directors acknowledge their responsibilities for complying with the requirements

of the Act with respect to accounting records and the preparation of accounts.

These accounts have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies subject to the small companies' regime.

Approved by board of directors on 9th April 2023

And signed on their behalf by Pastor Carlos Arruda (Director)

Signature:________

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FAMILY COMMUNITY CHURCH (A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE) NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31[ST] JULY 2023

1) Accounting Policies 1.1 Basis of Accounting

These accounts have been prepared under the historic cost convention with items Recognised at cost or transaction values otherwise stated in the relevant note(s) to These accounts. The accounts have been prepared in accordance with: The Statement of Recommended Practice: Accounting and Reporting by Charities Preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard Applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS102) issued on 16 July 2014. 1.2 Going Concern: The accounts are prepared on a going concern basis.

1.3 The accounts present a true and fair view and no change have been made to the accounting policies adopted.

1.4 No changes to the accounting estimates have occurred in the reporting period

• 1.5 No material prior year error have been identified in the reporting period.

Recognition of Income

These are included in the Statement of Financial Activities (SOFA) when:

• The charity becomes entitled to resources;

• It is more likely than not that the trustees will receive the resources;

• The monetary value can be measured with sufficient reliability.

Grants and Donations

Grants and Donations are only included in the SOFA when the general income recognition criteria are met (5.10 to 512 FRS102 SORP)

. Tax reclaim on donations and gifts

Gift Aid receivable is included in the income when there is a valid declaration from the donor. Any gift aid amount recovered on a donation is considered to be part of that gift and is treated in addition to the same fund as the initial donation unless the donor or the terms of the appeal have specified otherwise.

EXPENDITURE AND LIABILITIES

Liability Recognition

Liabilities are recognised where it is more likely than not that there is a legal or constructive obligation committing the charity to pay out resources and the amount of the obligation can be measured with reasonable certainty.

Grants and Support Costs

Support costs have been allocated between the governance costs and other support. Governance costs comprise all costs involving public accountability of the charity and its compliance with regulation and good practice.

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FAMILY COMMUNITY CHURCH NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31[ST] JULY 2023

Creditors

The charity has creditors which are measured at settlement amounts less any trade discounts.

ASSETS

Tangible Fixed Assets for use by the charity

They are capitalised if they can be used for more than one year. They are valued at cost. The depreciation is calculated at 20% straight line method.

Debtors

Debtors are measured on initial recognition at settlement amount. Subsequently they are measured at cash.

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FAMILY COMMUNITY CHURCH

Notes to the accountsfor year ended 31st July 2023

2 Voluntary Income

		Unrestricted	Unrestricted	Total fundsTotal funds	Total fundsTotal funds
		Funds		2023	2022
	Donations	£		£
			96810	96810	51378
	Total		96810	96810	51378
**3 **	Investment Income
		Unrestricted		Total funds
		Funds £		2023/£	2022/£
	Bank		1	1	7
**4 **	Other		Amount	2023/£	2022/£
	Grants overseas		17484		2539
	Grants individuals<			0	780
	£1,000
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			17484		3319
**5 **	Total Fixed Assets
		Plant & Manchinery			Equipment	Total
		including Vehicles			Fixture & Fitt
	01/08/2022		18783		23598	42381
	Disposals
	Additions		0		213	213
	31/07/2023		18783		23811	42594
	Depreciation
	01/08/2022		14245		18082	32327
	Disposal
	Charge		907		1145	2052
	31/07/2023		15152		19227	34379
	NBV
	31/07/2023		3631		4584	8215
	01/08/2022		4538		5516	10054

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FAMILY COMMUNITY CHURCH Notes to the accounts for year ended 31st JULY 2023

**6 **	Cost of Activities in furtherance of Charity's Objectives	Cost of Activities in furtherance of Charity's Objectives	Cost of Activities in furtherance of Charity's Objectives
	2023/£		2022/£
	Pastoral Services	0	0
	Pastoral expenses	4770	11847
	Motor expenses	5523	5645
	Travel & Substitence	6342	2914
	Rates	65	0
	Hotel	10088	0
	Accountancy fees	780	805
	Depreciation	2052	2513
	Stationary	1496	2624
	Ministers support	1740	0
	Office charges	145	4333
	Card services	1785	5230
	Cleaning	0	24
	Outreach costs	480	0
	Speakers expenses	1450	150
	Hall hire	13589	2512
	Hospitality	5259	4758
	Advertising	1007	810
	Mission house expense	0	0
	Repairs & Maintenance	120	865
	Marketing media	450	2251
	Insurance	1431	1625
	Church Supplies	6650	6581
	Telephone	0	675
	Welfare	846	1251
	Church events	16211	38
	Bank charges	407	292
	Subscriptions	13	13
	Postage	0	369
	Total	82699	58125

8 Staff Costs 2023/£ 2022/£ Salaries 0 0 Tax/NIC 0 0 Total 0 0

9 Creditors: amounts falling due within one year

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