Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From 11/09/2022 To 10/09/2023
Charity name: Polish Church House of Life
Charity registration number: 1170293
Objectives and Activities
| SORP reference | ||
|---|---|---|
| Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document |
Para 1.17 | The principal object of the Polish Church is the advancement of the Christian faith according to its Statement of Faith and carry out other charitable purposes in Greater Manchester. The second object is to relieve sickness and financial hardship and to promote and preserve good health by the provision of funds, goods or services of any kind, including through the provision of counselling and support |
| Summary of the main activities in relation to those purposes for the public benefit, in particular, the activities, projects or services identified in the accounts. |
Para 1.17 and 1.19 |
Our main activities are Sunday services, midweek prayer meetings and Bible studies, evangelistic activities in the community, Sunday school for children. Promotion of polish language and culture and informal get togethers to encourage and support each other. |
| Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit |
Para 1.18 | We have considered the Charity Commission’s guidance on public benefits, in particular on specific guidance on charities for advancement of religion. |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
SORP reference Para 1.38 Policy on grant making Para 1.38 Policy on social investment
including program related investment Para 1.38 Contribution made by volunteers Other
Achievements and Performance
| SORP reference | ||
|---|---|---|
| Summary of the main achievements of the charity, identifying the difference the charity’s work has made to the circumstances of its beneficiaries and any wider benefits to society as a whole. |
Para 1.20 | The following activities were undertaken by Polish Church House of Life: • Guest speakers were invited to talk about specific topics that benefit both the congregation and wider community and their mindset. • Polish library was updated and promoted. Our vision is to have a modern and sustainable polish library service for Polish community in the Manchester. • Financial support for church members and other local families facing financial challenges. • Pastoral visits were given to support both people within the congregation and those outside asking for advice. • Polish festivals and church picnics were hosted throughout the year. These were great for reaching out to young families in the community. |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
| Achievements against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | |
| Performance of fundraising activities against objectives set |
Para 1.41 |
| Investment performance against objectives |
Para 1.41 | |
| Other |
Financial Review
| Financial Review | ||
|---|---|---|
| Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period |
Para 1.21 | Review of the finances is attached in a separate document. |
| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held |
Para 1.22 | Not applicable. |
| Amount of reserves held | Para 1.22 | Not applicable. |
| Reasons for holding zero reserves |
Para 1.22 | Not applicable. |
| Details of fund materially in deficit |
Para 1.24 | Not applicable. |
| Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern |
Para 1.23 | Not applicable. |
| Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements |
where relevant about: |
|---|---|---|
| The charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising) |
Para 1.47 | Polish Church House of Life meets its budget through support, tithes, and offerings from its members. |
| Investment policy and objectives including any social investment policy adopted |
Para 1.46 | |
| A description of the principal risks facing the charity |
Para 1.46 | |
| Other |
Structure, Governance and Management
| Description of charity’s trusts: |
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|---|---|---|
| Type of governing document (trust deed, royal charter) |
Para 1.25 | Constitution dated 19/11/2016 |
| How is the charity constituted? (e.g unincorporated association, CIO) |
Para 1.25 | Charitable Incorporated Organisation |
| Trustee selection methods including details of any constitutional provisions e.g. election to post or name of any person or body entitled to appoint one or more trustees |
Para 1.25 | Trustees are appointed at the trustees’ meetings. |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
| Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees |
Para 1.51 | |
| The charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works |
Para 1.51 | |
| Relationship with any related parties |
Para 1.51 | |
| Other |
Reference and Administrative details
| Charity name | POLISH CHURCH HOUSE OF LIFE |
|---|---|
| Other name the charity uses | |
| Registered charity number | 1170293 |
| Charity’s principal address | 56A Chapel Street Hyde Cheshire SK14 1JB |
Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
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Trustee name | Office (if any) | Office (if any) | Dates acted if not for whole year |
Dates acted if not for whole year |
Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint trustee(if any) |
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| Joanna Watson | |||||||
| Dorota Sniegon | |||||||
| Paweł Pytiak | |||||||
| Dawid Sniegon | From 11 November 2022 | ||||||
| Corporate trustees–names of the directors at the date the report was approved Director name |
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| Director name | |||||||
Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity
Trustee name Dates acted if not for whole year
Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others
Description of the assets held in this capacity
Name and objects of the charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects
Details of arrangements for safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity’s own assets
Additional information (optional)
Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)
Type of Name Address adviser
Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information)
Exemptions from disclosure
Reason for non-disclosure of key personnel details
Other optional information
Declarations The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees, report above. Signed on behalf of the charity's trustees Signature(s) &ie Full name{s) Position leg Secretary, Chair, etcl Dorota Sniegon Secretary anna Walson Date 1110112024
Independent Examiner s Report to the Trustees of Polish House of Life Church Ir0ddion Thank you for submitting the accounts fty independertt examinolion. They have been well maintairted und the treosurer and others responsible are to be commended for their hord work I report on the u¢¢oun15 of the tompany for the yetsr ended September l 0, 2023. Charity Luw ond Finan<ial R•9vlations The independent exominution htss been wrried oul in accordar with the d)arities Accounts ond Reports Regvlations 1995 Isitstutory Instruments No 27241 and the Accounling by Chorilies Stuiement of Recommended Praerice ISORPI. Signing of A¢counts I sholl be obliged if you will plèase forword o copy of tho signure ptsge for my records of*er the accounts have been signed by g representative appointed by the Trustees and Church Council. A spare copy is endosed. Con¢lusion$ There ore no other mallers I feel needed to be brouglYF to your attention. Please do not hesitate to cofttoct me for further darrflcotlon or for IVrrtr ossistan. Akinola Olowole FCCA Datè.. l O Januory 2024
Independont Examiner's Report on th• Accounts to the Tiustrees ol Polish House af Life Church Set out on th• following page$ R•spedive responsibilities of Trustees and Examin•r The trustees ore responsible for the preparation of the uttounts. The trustees consider thrjt on audit is not required for this yeor Under section 144121 of the Chorities Att 2011 (the 2011 ACFI and tlKrt an independent exomination is needed. Hoving satisfied myself thot the thartty 15 not subject b oudTI vnder company law and is ellglble lor independent examination, it is my responsibility to: examine the accounts Lvtder seclion 145 of the 2011 Att: follow the pr¢xedvres lold down in the generol Directions given by the Charity Ccfflmi5sion under Sedion 1451511bl of the 2011 Art; and state whether portiwlar mutters have come to my atlentl¢n. Basis of Ixd•p•ndènt Exarniner's report My exominotion was carried out in accordan with the generul Direttions given by the Charity Commission. An exominoon include5 a review of the uccounting records kep by the charity ond a comparison of the accounls presented with those records. It a150 include5 considerotion of ony unusuol items or disclosures in ihe aecount5 and seeking explonotions from you as tru5te¢5 concernng any such matters. The prOdureS undertoken do not provide all the eVEden thot would be required in on audil and consequently no opinion is given a5 lo whether the u¢¢ounls presenl a true and fair view, and ihe report is limited to those motters set ¢)ul in the ttleMent below. Indeptndent Examiner S Statement In connettion with my èxamin13fion. rko mutter hos ¢ome to my ottenlion: 11 I which gives me reosonable wuse to believe tho in ony moteriol ie5ped the requirements: lo keep occounting records in Oecordon wlth sedion 386 of the Companies Att 2006: and *0 prepare ae¢ounts whld) oecord with the accountin9 records, comply with the uccounting reqUrernents of 5ettion 396 of the Compunies Act 2006 ond with the methods ond principles of the statent of Rewmmended Pract1. Accounting and Reporting by Chorities hoye not been metr. 121 to whith. in my oplnion, attenli¢)n should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the ac¢oun15 to be reothed Nume: AKINOLA OLAWALE FCCA Relevant prgfe$$iono1 quulifi¢ulion or body. Association of Churtered Certifted Aceountont IACCAI Addres%. 4 Wyne Close. Hozel Grove, SK7 6PD Date: l O Jonuory 2024
Polish House of Life Church STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIvrriES (Incorporating the Income and Expenditure Aecoullt) FOR THE YEAR TO 10 SEIYEMBER 2023 Ullrestricted TOTAL 2022 Gera] D]gnated 2023 Notc DICOMING RESOURCES tneoming resources from generated fi&nd8: Voluntary inco]ne Aetivities for g¢n¢rating funds Ini'cstmcnt in¢ome Total incoming rcsources 20.088 20,088 31.388 20,088 20.088 31.388 RESOURCES EXPENDED Charitable activities.. F.vang¢lism costs Ministerial l Honoarium forvisiting rnin. Costs of other church activities Granrs pwable and r&¥tricted Donatioll5 passed on Governance ¢osts Others Total resollrces expendeil 1.440 1.580 855 1,440 1.580 855 703 1,765 3,134 11,150 7.230 22,255 22,255 25,653 Net incomillgl(outgoing) resollrces before tr*n$fers -2,167 22,255 25.653 Gross traDsfer5 between funds Net movemettt ill funds Total funds blfwd I I September 2022 Prior year adjllitment Total funds cliwd 10 Septejllber 21123 27,390 27,390 13,132 25,223 £ 0 £ 25.223 27,390
Polish House of Lile Chureb BALANCE SHEI ET FOR THE YEAR ENDED 10 SEpfEMBER 2023 Unrestricted Funds General DesigTrated Regtrieted TOTAL ITunds 2023 TOTAL 2022 Note FIXED ASSETS Tangible assets 9.477 9,477 CURRENT ASSETS Debtors Bank and ¢h balances 15.747 15,747 15.747 15,747 17,564 17,564 CURRENT LIABILITIES Creditors payable within on¢ year NET CURRENT A&8ETS 15.747 15.747 17,564 TOTAL NET A&SETS 25,223 £ 0 £ 25223 27,390 THE vufqDS OF THE CHARTTY Unrestricted in¢ome funds: Genernl Designated Total 25223 25.223 27.390 25223 25.223 27,390 Restrict¢d income fur. 25,223 £ 0 £ 25223 27,390 The financial statements were approved by the Trust¢es on ........ behalf by. . and signed on tbeir Trustee