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CLF LIFE CENTRE STATUTORY FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND TRUSTEES REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2020

CLF LIFE CENTRE

Statutory Financial Statements & Trustees Report

For the year ended 31 December 2020

Charity No: 1168879

CLF LIFE CENTRE STATUTORY FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND TRUSTEES REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2020

Legal and Administrative Information

Trustees: Mr. Harold Williams Mr. Emmanuel Kodua Mr. Philip Ankrah Ms. Joy Campbell Mr. Akinlolu Adedayo Oladapo Adeagbo Ex-Officio Trustee: Kwame John Dompreh Charity Registration No: 1168879 Principle Office: Unit 7 Warwick House Overton Road London SW9 7JP Accountant Mr. Matt Ryan, FCCA Numbers Limited 32 High Street Wendover Bucks HP22 6EA Bankers NatWest Bank Plc HSBC Bank Plc Pentecostal Credit Union

CLF LIFE CENTRE STATUTORY FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND TRUSTEES REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2020

CLF LIFE CENTRE (CLF LC)

TRUSTEES REPORT 2020

The Trustees are pleased to present their report and CLF LC’s financial statement for the Year Ended 31 December 2020. The trustees confirm that the annual report and financial statements comply with the current statutory requirements, the requirements of the governing document and the Statement of Recommended Practice, Accounting and Reporting by Charities and the applicable accounting standard FRS102.

1.0 Structure, governance and management

CLF LC is registered with the Charity Commissioners (No. 1168879) and constituted by a constitution. CLF LC is affiliated to City Faith Ministries Trust (CFMT) (No.1045627) aka Christian Life Fellowship (CLF).

CLF LC is an international community of New Testament believers committed to exalt the person and revelation of Jesus Christ as revealed in the bible and living a lifestyle centered on Him and His will. We are a member of the evangelical alliance (UK).

The Charity employs one full time pastor

Our Mission

We exist because of The Great commission of our Lord Jesus summarized in Matthew 28:18 to 20, which mandates us to make disciples of Jesus Christ.

Our Vision

Our vision is to be a church that is vibrant, full of the life of God, spirit filled to bring hope and deliverance to the world. We will fulfil this mandate (to make disciples of Jesus Christ) by;

  1. Telling (preach to) others (the lost) about Christ;

  2. warning and teaching those who are saved; and,

  3. ultimately present every man perfect in Christ;

  4. from being youthful and immature;

  5. to an individual who is full-grown and spiritually mature;

  6. living in accordance with the perfect will of God. (Col 1:28)

Our core values

Our core values are those ideals we are unwilling to compromise as we fulfil our vision. They are derived from our mission and embrace the following:

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2.0 Trustee Induction and Training

All trustees are already familiar with the practical work of the charity having served in this capacity for at least one year.

The charity constitution provides for a minimum of three Trustees and a maximum of eight Trustees. Where there is a need for new Trustees, these would be identified and appointed by the current Trustees. The chair of Trustees is responsible for the induction of any new Trustee which involves awareness training of a Trustee's duties and responsibilities, the governing document, administrative procedures, the history and ethos of the charily. A new Trustee will also receive a copy of the previous year’s annual report and a copy of the Charily Commission leaflet 'The Essential Trustee: What You Need to Know’. At present CLF LC have five Trustees from a variety of professional backgrounds relevant to the activities of the charily.

3.0 The objects of the Trust as set out in the constitution are, for the public benefit, to:

Advance the Christian faith in accordance with the Statement of beliefs appearing in the Statement of Faith of the charity.

We raise awareness and understanding of the Christian faith by various means including producing religious books, MP3s and through CLF LC channel on YouTube. We also promote the study of religious teachings and practices with various meetings.

As part of their pastoral remit our Pastor, executive team, Life Groups leaders and heads of departments look after the spiritual wellbeing of the members which includes the regular conduct of christening ceremonies, marriages and funerals.

4.0 Use of Volunteers

CLF LC considers its volunteers as one of its main resources in both faith and community work.

The Charity encourages all its members to be involved in voluntary activities and now have over thirty volunteers (including all the trustees) who regularly give of their time. All members who work with children and vulnerable groups are always DBS checked.

5.0 Activities and achievements and their public benefit

The charity carries out a wide range of activities in pursuance of its charitable aims. The

Trustees consider that these activities, summarised below, provide valuable benefits to the public both in the U.K and abroad.

All CLF LC activities are available to Christians and non-Christians, members and non-members alike; there is no bar to attendance.

5.1 Church Development

The basis of operations throughout 2020 was our continued emphasis of arise, shine through our main active components and corporate activities as outlined in the highlights of the year. These main activities components of CLF LC are:

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Emphasis and focus in 2020

Continuing our theme of Blessed to IMPACT from 2019 , our emphasis for 2020 was “Kingdom IMPACT” . We believe that God has blessed us in order for us to impact our world with His kingdom. We sought to pursue this mandate in the same vein as we did the previous year as follows:

Our emphasis was pursued through our UK corporate activities and our Main active components as outlined in this document.

Key text used for our emphasis throughout 2020 was found in Matthew 6:33 But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you.

UK corporate activities

All these events were hosted online due to the COVID 19 pandemic resulting in a national lockdown in the UK and around the world.

CLF Global activities and initiatives

CLF’s Bible School, Christian Life Training Institute (CLTI) continued to function throughout the year in the UK, Ghana, and Kenya. Our faculty in Sierra Leone was suspended due to leadership challenges. Apostolic Forums took place for leaders in Sierra Leone, Kenya, Liberia and Zambia. Pastors and leaders Forum took place in Sierra Leone.

Two youth conferences took place in Sierra Leone under the banner of Kingdom Impact.

Mission to Sierra Leone December 2019 to February 2020. We planted our first Youth Church is Sierra Leone from this mission.

Mission to Republic of South Africa January 2020 to March 2020. We planted our first Church in Sada, Eastern Cape, South Africa as a result of this mission.

Child sponsorship. Through our missions’ arm Christian Life Mission (CLM) formerly Christian Life Ministries, we continue to sponsor the education of 126 children in Ghana and 20 children in Sierra Leone.

Supporting Churches and Church leaders. Due to the COVID Pandemic, CLF UK decided to

CLF LIFE CENTRE STATUTORY FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND TRUSTEES REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2020

provide financial stipends to over 35 Church leaders within CLF globally. This provision has been on going throughout 2020.

Projects in 2020

CLF began the construction of CLF Masiaka (Sierra Leone) Church building that also serves as a primary school.

CLF continued to support of our first primary school in Ghana, Crystal Preparatory with 75 pupils.

Church Planting

We believe Church planting to be the most effective method of obeying the Great Commission of Jesus Christ through world evangelism and the discipleship of every bornagain believer within the context of a Church community. 2020 saw the following Churches planted:

UK – New Streams Online Church

Sierra Leone – Youth Church (Port Loko), Youth Church (Bo), Mopalla

Liberia – Polotorie

Republic of South Africa – Sada (Eastern Cape)

In total CLF planted 6 Churches in 2020

Local Churches

As at 31st December 2020, CLF Churches comprised of:

UK – 7:

England: Greenwich, Lambeth, Medway, South Woodford, Enfield, Croydon and New Streams Online Church

Ghana – 16:

Swedru District: Asafo, Ekroful, Mahodwe, and Moree Accra District: Alogboshi, Kotobabi, Teacher Mante, Kasoa, and Macedonia Kibi District: Habitat, Afiasa, Apappam, and Koforidua

Moseso District: Moseaso, Abomosu, and Osino

Our Macedonia Church was restored back to CLF.

Kenya – 2: Nairobi – Buruburu and Uthieru

Sierra Leone – 13: Port Loko the Headquarter Church, Maforki, Ropolon, Tiama, Benga, Moyamba, (Kagboroh), Kambia Makama, Masiaka, Youth Church (Port Loko), Youth Church (Bo), Mopalla, Bengeh, and Bambuibu,

Sadly 2020 saw us close or lose 6 of our Churches in Sierra Leone. This was due to leadership failures on our part as well as poor infra structures in the planting of these

CLF LIFE CENTRE STATUTORY FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND TRUSTEES REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2020

Churches.

Liberia – 1 Polotorie (Monrovia)

India – 8:

Chennai Annar Nagar

Our Church in Perambakam was closed down.

Andre Pradesh State – 7 Churches in Tribal villages in partnership with Gospel Church Mission led by Rev Dr Joseph Moses

The Gambia – 1 Kotu Fellowship

Republic of South Africa (RSA) – 1 Fresh Start Sada

CLF continues to have affiliations with the Sierra Leone Armed Forces Chaplaincy.

Overall, in 2020, CLF had 49 Churches spread across 8 countries.

5.1.2. Partnership with Other Organisations and Ministries

In addition to CLF Life Centre’s initiatives and activities, CLF Life Centre also partnered with and/or supported the following organisations as they sought to fulfill their given vision/mission:

5.1.3. Leadership Development

CLF LC has a seven-stage discipleship strategy to equip our members from new believers to ordained ministers as part of our Membership Discipleship Program (MDP). This initiative is further enhanced through our mother lead church (CFMT’s) Bible school and the various training initiatives and seminars as outlined below:

Membership Discipleship Program (MDP) including CLTI - being rigorous and intentional in how we develop our members over a seven-stage process:

Every CLF Church should endeavour to ensure that each stage of discipleship is being expressed within the life of their local congregation

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Christian Life Training Institute (CLTI)

CLTI is the Bible School initiative of CLF. It aims to serve our mission and vision to make disciples of Jesus Christ by equipping our members and the wider body of Christ with a Christ centred perspective to life and ministry.

CLTI offers two flagship courses – Ministerial Training Course (MTC) for the spiritually mature, and Christian Discipleship Course (CDC) for believers who desire to be equipped as Disciples of Christ. CLTI also offers other short courses in a variety of subjects and is currently established in the following countries:

United Kingdom:

Ministries

The Ministries component within CLF consists of various initiatives and services whose remit and scope of operation goes beyond the CLF family to the wider body of Christ and/or the general community within society. The following were the active ministries in 2020:

CLF LIFE CENTRE STATUTORY FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND TRUSTEES REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2020

environment rooted in biblical principles. The activities of NNA were limited in 2020 due to COVID 19. (Leader Janet Doughan)

Missions

The primary corporate mission’s effort of CLF comes under Christian Life Mission ((CLM) formerly Christian Life Ministries) in partnership with CLM Trust. CLM Trust is a registered charity committed to world evangelism, Church planting, leadership development, and social action. In 2020 CLM was responsible for the following initiatives:

CLF LIFE CENTRE STATUTORY FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND TRUSTEES REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2020

monthly basis due to the impact COVID 19 in their local Churches. This support continues to date.

5.1.4. Highlights of 2020

The highlights of 2020 are those achievements and activities in 2020 that we felt emphasised the corporate progress of CLF Life Centre during that year. These included:

Overall, 2020 was a challenging year for the church. Life Centre leadership continued to strengthen its members.

5.1.5. Challenges in 2020

COVID 19 proved to be a major challenge for CLF and the rest of the world in 2020. However, CLF enjoyed the grace and favour of God during this period and experienced a greater sense of unity and divine provision.

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CLF continues to hold the General Overseer in prayer due to his current diagnosis of Cancer. We continue to stand with him and his family throughout this season.

Aside from this, beyond the normal pastoral and administrative issues of an organisation like ours, there were no other major challenges that we had to address.

5.1.6. Our Goals and strategies for 2021

Our Strategy ;

Our strategy speaks to us of how we pursue and fulfill our mission and vision. We pursue

our vision through a commitment to:

The Ministries component within CLF Life Centre consists of various initiatives and services whose remit and scope of operation goes beyond the CLF Life Centre family to the wider body of Christ and/or the general community within society.

CLF Global 2021 – The Kingdom of God

Key Text for 2021:

Matthew 6:33 But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you.

Continuing our theme of Kingdom IMPACT of the previous year (2020), our emphasis for 2021 is “The kingdom of God”. We pursue this:

CLF LIFE CENTRE STATUTORY FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND TRUSTEES REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2020

6.0. Financial review

CLF LC ended the year with a surplus on general funds of £22,725.85 the details of which can be seen in annexed financial statements (and notes) for the period.

The Trustees are very thankful to all the members (and other stakeholders) for their' continuous generosity which enables the Charity to maintain its vast array of charitable activities (for its size) in this harsh economic climate. The Trustees will continue to take into account value for money against impact when delivering the charities strategic objectives.

6.1. Investment Policy

Aside from retaining a prudent amount in reserves each year, the Trustees will consider appropriate money-market investments over the near and medium future. Where general reserves grow beyond a target level equivalent to 9-month operational costs more long-term investments will be explored.

7.0. Our Corporate Vision - CLF

Whilst our aim is to continue in our commitment to Church development, Church planting, ministries, missions and leadership development; our main emphasis for 2020 will be a year of Blessed Impact . Each Church is however encouraged to contextualise this emphasis locally. By the end of 2020 our vision is that every CLF church is to plant another CLF church. CLF churches in the UK are encourage to plant a CLF church in a new overseas territory as the Holy Spirit leads.

8.0. The Senior Eldership

The Senior Eldership is responsible for the spiritual and administrative oversight of CLF Life

Centre with all its functional components. They act as the final authority with regards to spiritual matters and work alongside the Trustees to ensure proper governance in an ex officio capacity . Senior Eldership Team as at 31[st] December 2020:

Name of Leader Oversight Responsibility Kwame John Dompreh Senior Pastor of CLF Life Centre

CLF LIFE CENTRE STATUTORY FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND TRUSTEES REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2020

9.0. Statement of Trustees' Responsibilities

The Trustees are responsible for preparing an annual report and financial statements in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (UK GAAP).

The law applicable to charities in England & Wales requires the charity Trustees to prepare financial statements which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the Charity at the end of the financial year and of the income and expenditure of the Charity for the year ended on that date.

In preparing those financial statements, the Trustees are required to: select suitable accounting policies and apply them consistently observe the methods and principles in the Charities SORP make judgments and estimates that are reasonable and prudent prepare the financial statements on a going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the Charity will continue in business.

The Trustees are also responsible for keeping proper accounting records which disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the Charily and to enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Charities Act 2011 and the provisions of the Charity’s constitution. 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.

The trustees for the purposes of charily law who served during the year and up to the date of this report are set out on page 2 of this Trustee report.

Approved by the Trustees and signed on its behalf by:

(Trustee /Treasurer) 26 September 2020

CLF LIFE CENTRE STATUTORY FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND TRUSTEES REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2020

10.0. ACCOUNTANTS' AND INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT

CLF Life Centre 1168879

Receipts and payments accounts

CC16a

For the period 01.01.2020 31.12.2020 To from

Section A Receipts and payments

Unrestricted Restricted Endowment funds funds funds

Total funds Last year

Unrestricted
funds		 Restricted
funds		 Endowment
funds		 Total funds Last year
A1 Receipts to the nearest £
205
500
17,782
6,401
77,915
-
-
-
102,803
-
-
-
102,803
5,202
3,627
340
-
251
39
-
540
3,968
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
850
-
248
373
-
30,000
4,100
3,268
-
3,338
-
270
180
124
-
-
561
4,065
4,065
108		 to the nearest £
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
1		 to the nearest £
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-		 to the nearest £
205
500
17,782
6,401
77,915
-
-
-
102,803
-
-
-
102,803
-
5,202
3,627
340
-
251
39
-
540
3,968
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
850
-
248
373
-
30,000
4,100
3,268
-
3,338
-
-
-
270
180
124
-
-
561
4,065
4,065
108		 to the nearest £
Bank Interest 205 363
Food Bank 500 -
Gift Aid Recovered 17,782 18,717
Other Income 6,401 8,229
Tithes & Offering 77,915 86,918
- -
- -
- -
Sub total(Gross income for
AR)		 102,803 114,227
A2 Asset and investment sales,
(see table).
-
- -
Sub total - -
Total receipts
A3 Payments
114,227
Direct costs - - -
Church Rental - ABT 5,202 5,202 17,233
Covid 19 3,627 3,627 -
Dept: Admin 340 340 1,782
Dept: AV - - 141
Dept: Catering 251 251 629
Dept: Childrens Ministry 39 39 139
Dept: Evangelism - - 300
Dept: Finance 540 540 651
Dept: Media 3,968 3,968 690
Dept: Mens Dept - - 24
Dept: Sound - - 5,511
Dept: Stage/ Pulpit Decorating - - 14
Dept: Ushering& Protocol - - 58
Dept: WorshipDept - - 62
Dept: Women Dept - - 92
Dept: Youth Ministry - - 77
Honoraria 850 850 1,100
Hospitality (Guest Minister) - - 2
Insurance - Combined 248 248 148
Insurance - Trustees And Professional
Ideminity		 373 373 609
Other Ministries(School Ghana) - - 500
Pastor Salaries On Costs (pensions,
employers NI,etc)		 30,000 30,000 30,000
Pastorial Expenses Other 4,100 4,100 1,756
Pst Exp: Retreats & Courses & Book 3,268 3,268 1,804
Travel Insurance - - 124
Visual & Media Cost 3,338 3,338 -
-
Administrative costs -
Ascension Trust - - 138
Assist Pst Exp: Retreats & Courses 270 270 -
Audit Fee 180 180 180
Bank Charges 124 124 64
Bereavement Fund - - 500
Corporate Meetings Expenses - - 1,877
Database 561 561 553
Donation to CLM 4,065 4,065 4,299
Donations to Head Office
 4,065 4,065 5,742
Electricity
CCXX R1 accounts (SS)		 108 1 108 779
31/03/2021
Health & Saftey - - 120
Internet Subscription 1,277 1,277 967
Leaders & Workers Meetings 590 590 603
Leaders meetings 41 41 1,033
Ministerial Team Exps - - 107
Office Refreshments 424 424 741
Office Rent 7,000 7,000 10,500
Other Ministers 800 800 1,965
Pastorial Assistant(Fuel Exp) - - 50
Pastoral Conference/ Seminars 309 309 -
Pensions Costs 872 - - 872 895
Prayer - - - - 3
Premises Expenses - - - - 180
Staionery - - - - 240
Subs & Pubs & Software 330 - - 330 80
SundryAdministrative Exps 1,150 - - 1,150 6,551
Telephone & Fax 794 794 760
Trustees Meetings - - 105
Website Costs 473 473 488
- - - - -
**Sub total ** 79,577 - - 79,577 102,966
A4 Asset and investment
purchases, (see table)
-
-
**Sub total ** - -
Total payments
Net of receipts/(payments)
A5 Transfers between funds
A6 Cash funds last year end
Cash funds this year end
102,966
23,226 23,226 11,261
- - -
104,874 104,874 93,613
128,100 128,100 104,874

CCXX R2 accounts (SS)

31/03/2021

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Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period

Categories
Signed by one or two trustees on
behalf of all the trustees
B5 Liabilities
B4 Assets retained for the
charity’s own use
B3 Investment assets
B2 Other monetary assets
B1 Cash funds		 Signature
Details
Details
Details
Details
Cash at bank
Total cash funds
(agree balances with receipts and payments
account(s))
Details		 Unrestricted
funds
Restricted
funds
to nearest £
to nearest £
128,100
-
-
-
-
-
128,100
-
OK
OK
Unrestricted
funds
Restricted
funds
to nearest £
to nearest £
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Fund to which
asset belongs
Cost (optional)
-
-
-
-
-
Fund to which
asset belongs
Cost (optional)
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Fund to which
liability relates
Amount due
(optional)
-
-
-
-
-
Print Name
Emmanuel Kodua		 Endowment
funds
to nearest £
-
-
-
-
OK
Endowment
funds
to nearest £
-
-
-
-
-
-
Current value
(optional)
-
-
-
-
-
Current value
(optional)
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
When due
(optional)
Date of
approval
Emmanuel Kodua 26/08/2020

CCXX R3 accounts (SS)

31/03/2021

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Independent examiner's report to the trustees of CLF Life Centre Charity Number 1168879

I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity ("the Trust") for the year ended 31 December 2020.

Responsibilities and basis of report

As the charity trustees of the Trust, you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 (“the Act”).

I report in respect of my examination of the Trust’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 Act.

Independent examiner's statement

I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination which gives me cause to believe that in, any material respect:

accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Act or

the accounts do not accord with the accounting records

I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.

Mr Matt Ryan, FCCA

32 High Street, Wendover, Bucks, HP22 6EA

Date: 31 March 2021