2023-06-30-accounts - Alive City Church

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REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER: 1169786

Alive City Church

Financial statements

For the period ended 30 June 2023

Alive City Church

Contents of the Financial Statements For the Period Ended 30 June 2023

	Page
Charity information	1
Report of the trustees	2 - 3
Statement of trustees responsibilities	4
Independent examiner's report	5
Statement of financial activities	6
Balance sheet	7
Notes to the financial statements	8 - 13
Detailed statement of financial activities	14

Alive City Church

Charity Information For the Period Ended 30 June 2023

CHARITY NUMBER:	1169786
GOVERNING INSTRUMENT:	Foundation Model Constitution
REGISTERED OFFICE:	31 Newstead Rise
	Catherham
	CR3 6RS
TRUSTEES:	Mr Alexander Boateng
	Mrs Jenny Yaa Boateng
	Mrs Golda Boateng
	Mr Lemuel Boateng
REPORTING ACCOUNTANTS:	Rishworth Baxter Accountants
	26 Cheapside
	Wakefield
	West Yorkshire
	WF1 2TF
BANKERS:	Santander UK Plc
	2 Triton Square
	Regent's Place
	London
	NW1 3AN

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Alive City Church

Report of the Trustees

For the Period Ended 30 June 2023

The trustees present their report with the financial statements of the company for the period ended 30 June 2023.

The information set out on page 1 forms part of this report.

OBJECTIVES AND REVIEW OF PROGRESS AND ACHIEVEMENTS

Services for adults and children throughout the week to engage members and increase fellowship and understanding of the bible

•Hold weekly in person Sunday services to serve the local Purley community with energetic music and an inspiring message to encourage and uplift those who attend.

•Hold online and in person midweek groups such as bible studies, prayer meetings, women and men focussed groups to give people the space to explore and dive deeper in the bible and its teachings.

•Weekly Kids Church - providing young children between 3 - 10 years old teachings on the bible and once the first lockdown started giving them weekly opportunities to connect with other children, can and have fun together.

•Weekly Youth sessions - empowering, encouraging and equipping our youth members 11 - 18 years old to live full and active lives in Christ. Our youth leaders working closely with the young people with support from parents and guardians to discuss, learn and dive deep into all topics from a biblical perspective Provide support to the community through a variety of pastoral care initiatives and events

•Counselling including martial, mental health and young people

•Supporting individuals and families from the communities financially where required

•Community events around Christians holidays - Summer Family day, Summer Retreat, Carols Night & Easter Fair.

•Evangelism - members of the church going out on the streets speaking to the local community about the needs and how we can support them

•Prayer support line - through in person and online prayer meetings

•Partnering with other local churches - running Christianity Explored for the local community to explore the Christian faith

The objectives for the forth-coming period are:

•Services for adults and children throughout the week to engage members and increase fellowship and understanding of the bible

•Provide support to the community through a variety of pastoral care initiatives and events

ORGANISATION

The Church is a registered Charity under number 1169786. It is run by appointed trustees.

RESERVES POLICY AND RISK MANAGEMENT

Projects, whether entailing capital or revenue expenditure, are not initiated until funding is committed. At present, dontions are the main source of income for specific projects. General reserves at 30 June 2023 are £29,696.

The trustees aim to maintain sufficient reserves to enable all current projects to be completed and the Church to increase fellowship and understanding of the bible.

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Alive City Church

Report of the Trustees For the Period Ended 30 June 2023

AGENTS AND ADVISORS

The reporting accounts are Rishworth Baxter Accountants.

The bank accounts of Alive City Church are maintained at the London branch of Santander UK Plc.

REVIEW OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES AND AFFAIRS

The accounts comply with statutory requirements, the governing document and the SORP relating to charities.

Full details of the financial transactions are contained in the attached accounts. The total incoming resources for the period was £79,758 and after deducting resources expended of £67,338 the net excess income was £12,420.

ACCOUNTS

The attached statement of account complies with the Charities Act 1993, the Statement of Recommended Practice 2000 and the charity's governing document.

SIGNED ON BEHALF OF THE TRUSTEES

………………………………………………………….. G Boateng - Trustee

Date:

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Alive City Church

Statement of Trustees' responsibilities

For the Period Ended 30 June 2023

Charity law requires to prepare Financial Statements for each financial year which give a true view of the state of affairs of the Charity and of its financial activities for that period. In preparing those Financial Statements the Trustees are required to:

a) Select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently:

b) Make judgments and estimates that are responsible and prudent;

c) State whether the policies adopted are in accordance with SORP2000 and with applicable accounting standards, subject to any material departures disclosed and explained in the Financial Statements;

d) Prepare the Financial Statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to assume that the Charity will continue operating.

The Trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records which disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the Charity and to enable them to ensure that the Financial Statements comply with the Charities Act 1993. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the Charity and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud or other irregularities.

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Alive City Church

Reporting accountants report to the Trustees of Alive City Church For the Period Ended 30 June 2023

I report on the accounts of the Charity for the period ended 30 June 2020 which are set out on pages 6 to 10.

RESPECTIVE RESPONSIBILITIES OF TRUSTEES AND REPORTING ACCOUNTANT

As the Charity's Trustees you are responsible for the preparation of the Accounts; you consider that the audit requirement of Section 43 (2) of the Charities Act 1993 does not apply. It is my responsibility to state, on the basis of procedures specified in the General Directions given by the Charity Commissioners under Section 43 (7)(b) of the Charities Act, whether particular matters have come to my attention.

BASIS OF REPORTING ACCOUNTANTS 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 Charity 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 any audit opinion on the view given by the Accounts.

REPORTING ACCOUNTANT'S STATEMENT

In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the requirements

a) To keep accounting records in accordance with Section 41 of the Charities Act 1993; and

b) To prepare Accounts which accord with the accounting records and to comply with the accounting requirements of the Act.

have not been met, or to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.

Mr B Baxter

Date: …………………………..

Rishworth Baxter Accountants 26 Cheapside Wakefield WF1 2TF

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Alive City Church

Statement of Financial Activities

For the Period Ended 30 June 2023

Notes INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS Donations and legacies 2 Other trading activities 3 Total EXPENDITURE ON Charitable activities Total NET INCOMING / OUTGOING RESOURCES RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS Total funds brought forward TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD	Unrestricted Funds £ Restricted Funds £ Total Funds £ Prior Year Funds £ 75,758 4,000 79,758 67,327 - - - 1,835
	75,758 4,000 79,758 69,162
	67,299 40 67,339 101,969
	67,299 40 67,339 101,969

	8,459 3,960 12,419 32,807 -
	17,276 - 12,276 50,083
	25,735 3,960 24,695 17,276

The notes form part of these financial statements Page 6

Alive City Church

Balance Sheet

For the Period Ended 30 June 2023

		2022 £ 12,924 6,243 -
		6,243
-	-	1,441
		4,802
-	-	17,726 450
		17,276
		17,276
		17,276

These financial statements were approved by the Trustees on …………………………………… and signed on their behalf by:

…………………………………………………………………………

Trustee

The notes form part of these financial statements

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Alive City Church

Notes to the accounts For the Period Ended 30 June 2023

1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Basis of preparing the financial statements

The financial statements of the charity, which is a public benefit entity under FRS 102, 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)', Financial Reporting Standard 102 'The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland' and the Charities Act 2011. The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention.

Income

All income is recognised in the Statement of Financial Activities once the charity has entitlement to the funds, it is probable that the income will be received and the amount can be measured reliably.

Expenditure

Liabilities are recognised as expenditure as soon as there is a legal or constructive obligation committing the charity to that expenditure, 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 accounted for on an accruals basis and has been classified under headings that aggregate all cost related to the category. Where costs cannot be directly attributed to particular headings they have been allocated to activities on a basis consistent with the use of resources.

Tangible fixed assets

Depreciation is provided at the following annual rates in order to write off each asset over its estimated useful life at a rate of 25% reducing balance.

Taxation

The charity is exempt from tax on its charitable activities.

Fund accounting

Unrestricted funds can be used in accordance with the charitable objectives at the discretion of the trustees.

Restricted funds can only be used for particular restricted purposes within the objects of the charity. Restrictions arise when specified by the donor or when funds are raised for particular restricted purposes.

Further explanation of the nature and purpose of each fund is included in the notes to the financial

Hire purchase and leasing commitments

The interest element of these obligations is charged to the Statement of Financial Activities over the relevant period. The capital element of the future payments is treated as a liability.

Rentals paid under operating leases are charged to the Statement of Financial Activities on a straight line basis over the period of the lease.

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Alive City Church

Notes to the Accounts - continued For the Period Ended 30 June 2023

2. DONATIONS AND LEGACIES

Donations Gift aid Grants Income Offerings	Unrestricted Funds £ Restricted Funds £ Total Funds £ Prior Year Funds £ - - - 10,977 26 - 26 3,180 - 40 40 - 65,626 - 65,626 46,153 10,106 - 10,106 7,019
	75,758 40 75,798 67,329

3. OTHER TRADING ACTIVITIES

Retreat	Unrestricted Funds £ Restricted Funds £ Total Funds £ Prior Year Funds £ - - - 1,835
	- - - 1,835

4. TRUSTEES' REMUNERATION AND BENEFITS

There were no trustees' remuneration or other benefits for the year ended 30 June 2023 nor for the year ended 30 June 2022.

Trustees' expenses

There were no trustees' expenses paid for the year ended 30 June 2023 nor for the year ended 30 June 2022.

5. STAFF COSTS

The average monthly number of employees during the year was as follows:

Volunteers during the year	30.06.23 20	30.06.22
		16

No employees received emoluments in excess of £60,000.

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Notes to the Financial Statements - continued For the Period Ended 30 June 2023

6. COMPARATIVES FOR THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES

INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM Donations and legacies Other trading activities EXPENDITURE ON Raising funds NET INCOME RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS Total funds brought forward TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD 7. FIXED ASSETS COST At 1 July 2022 Additions Disposals At 30 June 2023 DEPRECIATION At 1 July 2022 Charge for Year Disposals At 30 June 2023 NET BOOK VALUE At 30 June 2022 At 30 June 2023	-	Unrestricted Funds £ 67,327 1,835 101,969 32,807 50,083
		17,276
	-	Instruments and Equipment 22,747 6,360 4
		29,103
	- -	9,823 4,821 2
	-	14,642

		12,924

		14,461

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Notes to the Financial Statements - continued For the Period Ended 30 June 2023

8. DEBTORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR

Other debtors	30.06.23 £ 30.06.22 £ 450 -
	450 -

9. CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR

Accruals Hire purchase	30.06.23 £ 30.06.22 £ 540 540 518 901
	1,058 1,441

10. CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE AFTER MORE THAN ONE YEAR

Hire purchase	30.06.23 £ 30.06.22 £ 315 450
	315 450

11. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS

Unrestricted funds General fund TOTAL FUNDS	At 01.07.22 £ Net movement in funds £ At 30.06.23 £ 17,276 12,420 29,696
	17,276 12,420 29,696

Net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows:

Unrestricted funds General fund TOTAL FUNDS	Incoming resources £ Resources expended £ Movement in funds £ 79,758 67,338 - 12,420
	79,758 67,338 - 12,420

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Alive City Church

Notes to the Financial Statements - continued For the Period Ended 30 June 2023

11. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS - continued

Comparatives for movement in funds

Unrestricted funds General fund TOTAL FUNDS	At 01.07.21 £ Net movement in funds £ At 30.06.22 £ 50,083 32,807 - 17,276
	50,083 32,807 - 17,276

Comparative net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows:

Unrestricted funds General fund TOTAL FUNDS	Incoming resources £ Resources expended £ Movement in funds £ 69,162 101,969 - 32,807 -
	69,162 101,969 - 32,807 -

A current year 12 months and prior year 12 months combined position is as follows:

Unrestricted funds General fund TOTAL FUNDS	At 01.07.21 £ Net movement in funds £ At 30.06.23 £ 50,083 19,887 - 30,196
	50,083 19,887 - 30,196

A current year 12 months and prior year 12 months combined net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows:

Unrestricted funds General fund TOTAL FUNDS	Incoming resources £ Resources expended £ Movement in funds £ 148,921 169,309 - 20,388 -
	148,921 169,309 - 20,388 -

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Alive City Church

Notes to the Financial Statements - continued For the Period Ended 30 June 2023

12. RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURES

There were no related party transactions for the year ended 30 June 2023.

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Alive City Church

Detailed Statement of Financial Activities For the Period Ended 30 June 2023

Unrestricted Funds £ Restricted Funds £ Total Funds £ Prior Year Funds £ INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS Donations - - - 10,977 Gift Aid 26 - 26 3,180 Grants - 4,000 4,000 - Income 65,626 - 65,626 46,151 Offerings 10,106 - 10,106 7,019 Retreat - - - 1,835 Total incoming resources 75,758 4,000 79,758 69,162 EXPENDITURE Accountancy Fees 540 - 540 540 Advertising 110 - 110 - Bank Loan Interest 191 - 191 191 Church Equipment 478 - 478 215 Computer Expenses 114 - 114 913 Depreciation of Instruments & Equipment 4,821 - 4,821 4,308 Donations 2,560 - 2,560 47,430 Events 6,418 - 6,418 5,495 External Vendors 2,940 - 2,940 5,309 Insurance 447 - 447 392 Kids Church 317 - 317 350 Love Seed Offerings 2,985 - 2,985 2,754 Motor Expenses 8,758 - 8,758 12,742 Pastor Expenses 6,800 - 6,800 1,000 Post & Stationery 1,382 - 1,382 650 Profit / Loss on Sale of Tang FA 2 - 2 - Resources 1,408 - 1,408 1,060 Storage 2,015 - 2,015 1,286 Subscriptions 480 - 480 475 Sundry Expenses 2,460 - 2,460 1,747 Telephone 460 - 460 375 Training Courses / Conferences 185 - 185 83 Travelling 649 40 689 - Venue Hire 19,778 - 19,778 14,654 Total resources expended 66,298 40 66,338 101,969 NET INCOMING / OUTGOING RESOURCES 9,460 3,960 13,420 32,807 -	Unrestricted Funds £ Restricted Funds £ Total Funds £ Prior Year Funds £ - - - 10,977 26 - 26 3,180 - 4,000 4,000 - 65,626 - 65,626 46,151 10,106 - 10,106 7,019 - - - 1,835
	75,758 4,000 79,758 69,162
	540 - 540 540 110 - 110 - 191 - 191 191 478 - 478 215 114 - 114 913 4,821 - 4,821 4,308 2,560 - 2,560 47,430 6,418 - 6,418 5,495 2,940 - 2,940 5,309 447 - 447 392 317 - 317 350 2,985 - 2,985 2,754 8,758 - 8,758 12,742 6,800 - 6,800 1,000 1,382 - 1,382 650 2 - 2 - 1,408 - 1,408 1,060 2,015 - 2,015 1,286 480 - 480 475 2,460 - 2,460 1,747 460 - 460 375 185 - 185 83 649 40 689 - 19,778 - 19,778 14,654
	66,298 40 66,338 101,969

	9,460 3,960 13,420 32,807 -

This page does not form part of the statutory financial statements

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