Charity number: 1165992
NEW CREATURE CHURCH OF CHRIST
TRUSTEES' REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2021
NEW CREATURE CHURCH OF CHRIST
CONTENTS
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| Reference and administrative details of the Charity, its Trustees and advisers | 1 |
| Trustees' report | 2 - 3 |
| Independent examiner's report | 4 |
| Statement of financial activities | 5 |
| Balance sheet | 6 |
| Notes to the financial statements | 7 - 13 |
NEW CREATURE CHURCH OF CHRIST
REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS OF THE CHARITY, ITS TRUSTEES AND ADVISERS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2021
Trustees MELESS BARTHELEMY DJEDJE DR KEMA ALEXIS FOUA BI ALAIN GBO PASTOR CACIEN BOGUI WAHON HELENE BOGUI N'GUESSAN ADELAIDE LAURE BEKE Charity registered number 1165992 Principal office 25 Goodinge Close Holloway London N7 9EX Accountants Zurish Associates 312 High Road Tottenham London N15 4BN
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NEW CREATURE CHURCH OF CHRIST
TRUSTEES' REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2021
The Trustees present their annual report together with the financial statements of the 0 for the 1 April 2020 to 31 March 2021.
a. Policies and objectives
In setting objectives and planning for activities, the Trustees have given due consideration to general guidance published by the Charity Commission relating to public benefit, including the guidance 'Public benefit: running a charity (PB2)'.
Financial review
a. Going concern
After making appropriate enquiries, the Trustees have a reasonable expectation that the Charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. For this reason, they continue to adopt the going concern basis in preparing the financial statements. Further details regarding the adoption of the going concern basis can be found in the accounting policies.
Structure, governance and management
a. Constitution
New Creature Church of Christ is a registered charity, number 1165992, and is constituted under a Trust deed.
b. Methods of appointment or election of Trustees
The management of the Charity is the responsibility of the Trustees who are elected and co-opted under the terms of the Trust deed.
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NEW CREATURE CHURCH OF CHRIST
TRUSTEES' REPORT (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2021
Statement of 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 which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the Charity and of its incoming resources and application of resources, including its income and expenditure, for that period. In preparing these financial statements, the Trustees are required to:
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select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently;
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observe the methods and principles of the Charities SORP (FRS 102);
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make judgments and accounting estimates that are reasonable and prudent;
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state whether applicable UK Accounting Standards (FRS 102) have been followed, subject to any material departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements;
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prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the Charity will continue in business.
The Trustees are responsible for keeping adequate accounting records that are sufficient to show and explain the Charity's transactions and 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.
Approved by order of the members of the board of Trustees and signed on their behalf by:
MELESS BARTHELEMY DJEDJE
Date: 10 September 2021
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NEW CREATURE CHURCH OF CHRIST
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2021
Independent examiner's report to the Trustees of New Creature Church of Christ ('the Charity')
I report to the charity Trustees on my examination of the accounts of the Charity for the year ended 31 March 2021.
Responsibilities and basis of report
As the Trustees of the Charity you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 ('the 2011 Act').
I report in respect of my examination of the Charity's accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination I have followed the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act.
Independent examiner's statement
Your attention is drawn to the fact that the Charity has prepared the accounts in accordance with Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) in preference to the Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice issued on 1 April 2005 which is referred to in the extant regulations but has been withdrawn.
I understand that this has been done in order for the accounts to provide a true and fair view in accordance with the Generally Accepted Accounting Practice effective for reporting periods beginning on or after 1 January 2015.
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 that in any material respect:
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accounting records were not kept in respect of the Charity as required by section 130 of the 2011 Act; or
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the accounts do not accord with those records; or
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the accounts do not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the form and content of accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 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.
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.
Signed:
Dated: 10 September 2021
Samson Okereke
Zurish Associates
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NEW CREATURE CHURCH OF CHRIST
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2021
| Note Income from: Donations and legacies 3 Total income Expenditure on: Charitable activities 4 Total expenditure Net movement in funds Reconciliation of funds: Total funds brought forward Net movement in funds Total funds carried forward |
Unrestricted funds 2021 £ 35,008 35,008 27,167 27,167 7,841 29,709 7,841 37,550 |
Total funds 2021 £ 35,008 35,008 27,167 27,167 7,841 29,709 7,841 37,550 |
Total funds 2020 £ 46,968 |
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| 46,968 | |||
| 45,509 | |||
| 45,509 | |||
| 1,459 | |||
| 28,250 1,459 |
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| 29,709 |
The Statement of financial activities includes all gains and losses recognised in the year.
The notes on pages 7 to 13 form part of these financial statements.
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NEW CREATURE CHURCH OF CHRIST
BALANCE SHEET AS AT 31 MARCH 2021
| Note Fixed assets Tangible assets 7 Current assets Debtors 8 Cash at bank and in hand Creditors: amounts falling due within one year 9 Net current assets Total assets less current liabilities Net assets excluding pension asset Total net assets Charity funds Restricted funds Unrestricted funds Total funds |
6,400 33,841 40,241 (2,693) |
2021 £ 2 2 37,548 37,550 37,550 37,550 - 37,550 37,550 |
6,400 23,568 29,968 (950) |
2020 £ 691 |
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| 691 29,018 |
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| 29,709 | ||||
| 29,709 | ||||
| 29,709 | ||||
| - 29,709 |
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| 29,709 |
The financial statements were approved and authorised for issue by the Trustees on 10 September 2021 and signed on their behalf by:
MELESS BARTHELEMY DJEDJE
The notes on pages 7 to 13 form part of these financial statements.
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NEW CREATURE CHURCH OF CHRIST
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2021
1. General information
New Creature Church of Christ is charitable organisation registered with The Charity Commission in England & Wales within the United Kingdom. The address of the registered office is given in the information page of these financial statements.
2. Accounting policies
2.1 Basis of preparation of financial statements
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the Charities SORP (FRS 102) - Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effective 1 January 2019), the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) and the Charities Act 2011.
The financial statements have been prepared to give a 'true and fair' view and have departed from the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 only to the extent required to provide a 'true and fair' view. This departure has involved following the Charities SORP (FRS 102) published in October 2019 rather than the Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice effective from 1 April 2005 which has since been withdrawn.
New Creature Church of Christ meets the definition of a public benefit entity under FRS 102. Assets and liabilities are initially recognised at historical cost or transaction value unless otherwise stated in the relevant accounting policy.
2.2 Income
All income is recognised once the Charity has entitlement to the income, it is probable that the income will be received and the amount of income receivable can be measured reliably.
2.3 Expenditure
Expenditure is recognised once there is a legal or constructive obligation to transfer economic benefit to a third party, it is probable that a transfer of economic benefits will be required in settlement and the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably. Expenditure is classified by activity. The costs of each activity are made up of the total of direct costs and shared costs, including support costs involved in undertaking each activity. Direct costs attributable to a single activity are allocated directly to that activity. Shared costs which contribute to more than one activity and support costs which are not attributable to a single activity are apportioned between those activities on a basis consistent with the use of resources. Central staff costs are allocated on the basis of time spent, and depreciation charges allocated on the portion of the asset’s use.
Expenditure on charitable activities is incurred on directly undertaking the activities which further the Charity's objectives, as well as any associated support costs.
All expenditure is inclusive of irrecoverable VAT.
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NEW CREATURE CHURCH OF CHRIST
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2021
2. Accounting policies (continued)
2.4 Tangible fixed assets and depreciation
Tangible fixed assets costing £NIL or more are capitalised and recognised when future economic benefits are probable and the cost or value of the asset can be measured reliably.
Tangible fixed assets are initially recognised at cost. After recognition, under the cost model, tangible fixed assets are measured at cost less accumulated depreciation and any accumulated impairment losses. All costs incurred to bring a tangible fixed asset into its intended working condition should be included in the measurement of cost.
Depreciation is charged so as to allocate the cost of tangible fixed assets less their residual value over their estimated useful lives, using the straight-line method.
Depreciation is provided on the following bases:
- Office equipment 33.33% straight line - Computer equipment 33.33% straight line
2.5 Debtors
Trade and other debtors are recognised at the settlement amount after any trade discount offered. Prepayments are valued at the amount prepaid net of any trade discounts due.
2.6 Cash at bank and in hand
Cash at bank and in hand includes cash and short-term highly liquid investments with a short maturity of three months or less from the date of acquisition or opening of the deposit or similar account.
2.7 Liabilities and provisions
Liabilities are recognised when there is an obligation at the balance sheet date as a result of a past event, it is probable that a transfer of economic benefit will be required in settlement, and the amount of the settlement can be estimated reliably.
Liabilities are recognised at the amount that the Charity anticipates it will pay to settle the debt or the amount it has received as advanced payments for the goods or services it must provide.
Provisions are measured at the best estimate of the amounts required to settle the obligation. Where the effect of the time value of money is material, the provision is based on the present value of those amounts, discounted at the pre-tax discount rate that reflects the risks specific to the liability. The unwinding of the discount is recognised in the statement of financial activities as a finance cost.
2.8 Financial instruments
The Charity only has financial assets and financial liabilities of a kind that qualify as basic financial instruments. Basic financial instruments are initially recognised at transaction value and subsequently measured at their settlement value with the exception of bank loans which are subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method.
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NEW CREATURE CHURCH OF CHRIST
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2021
2. Accounting policies (continued)
2.9 Fund accounting
General funds are unrestricted 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.
3. Income from donations and legacies
| Donations Similar incoming resources Donations Similar incoming resources |
Unrestricted funds 2021 £ 21,740 13,268 35,008 Unrestricted funds 2020 £ 34,004 12,964 46,968 |
Total funds 2021 £ 21,740 13,268 |
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| 35,008 | ||
| Total funds 2020 £ 34,004 12,964 |
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| 46,968 |
4. Analysis of expenditure on charitable activities
Summary by fund type
| Unrestricted | Total | |
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| funds | funds | |
| 2021 | 2021 | |
| £ | £ | |
| Direct costs - Activities | 27,167 | 27,167 |
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NEW CREATURE CHURCH OF CHRIST
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2021
4. Analysis of expenditure on charitable activities (continued)
Summary by fund type (continued)
| Unrestricted | Total | |
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| funds | funds | |
| 2020 | 2020 | |
| £ | £ | |
| Direct costs - Activities | 45,509 | 45,509 |
5. Analysis of expenditure by activities
| Direct costs - Activities Direct costs - Activities |
Activities undertaken directly 2021 £ 27,167 Activities undertaken directly 2020 £ 45,509 |
Total funds 2021 £ 27,167 |
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| Total funds 2020 £ 45,509 |
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NEW CREATURE CHURCH OF CHRIST
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2021
5. Analysis of expenditure by activities (continued)
Analysis of direct costs
| Depreciation Rent & rates Light & heating Welfare expenses Premises expenses Travel & subsistence Printing & stationeries General church expenses Professional fees Depreciation Rent & rates Light & eating Welfare expenses Premises expenses Travel & subsistence Printing & stationeries General church expenses Professional fees |
Activities 2021 £ 689 10,125 1,250 10,282 1,224 825 385 1,287 1,100 27,167 Activities 2020 £ 2,410 20,054 3,200 10,380 3,898 2,562 220 1,885 900 45,509 |
Total funds 2021 £ 689 10,125 1,250 10,282 1,224 825 385 1,287 1,100 |
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| 27,167 | ||
| Total funds 2020 £ 2,410 20,054 3,200 10,380 3,898 2,562 220 1,885 900 |
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| 45,509 |
6. Trustees' remuneration and expenses
During the year, no Trustees received any remuneration or other benefits (2020 - £NIL) .
During the year ended 31 March 2021, no Trustee expenses have been incurred (2020 - £NIL) .
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NEW CREATURE CHURCH OF CHRIST
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2021
7. Tangible fixed assets
| Cost or valuation At 1 April 2020 At 31 March 2021 Depreciation At 1 April 2020 Charge for the year At 31 March 2021 Net book value At 31 March 2021 At 31 March 2020 8. Debtors Due within one year Prepayments and accrued income 9. Creditors: Amounts falling due within one year Accruals and deferred income |
Office equipment £ 6,330 6,330 5,940 389 6,329 1 390 |
Computer equipment £ 2,185 2,185 1,884 300 2,184 1 301 2021 £ 6,400 |
Total £ 8,515 8,515 7,824 689 8,513 2 691 2020 £ 6,400 |
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| 6,400 | 6,400 | ||||
| 2021 £ 2,693 |
2020 £ 950 |
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NEW CREATURE CHURCH OF CHRIST
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2021
10. Financial instruments
| 2021 | 2020 | |
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| £ | £ | |
| Financial assets | ||
| Financial assets measured at fair value through income and expenditure | 33,841 | 23,568 |
Financial assets measured at fair value through income and expenditure comprise cash and cash equivalents.
11. Analysis of net assets between funds
Analysis of net assets between funds - current year
| Unrestricted funds 2021 £ Tangible fixed assets 2 Current assets 40,241 Creditors due within one year (2,693) Total 37,550 |
Total funds 2021 £ 2 40,241 (2,693) 37,550 |
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Analysis of net assets between funds - prior year
| Tangible fixed assets Current assets Creditors due within one year Total |
Unrestricted funds 2020 £ 691 29,968 (950) 29,709 |
Total funds 2020 £ 691 29,968 (950) 29,709 |
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