2025-03-31-accounts - Living Grace Ministry

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Trustees' Annual Report for the period

Period start date Period end date Day Month Year Day Month Year From 01 Apr 2024 To 31 Mar 2025

Section A Reference and administration details

Charity name Living Grace Ministry Other names charity is known by 1173666 Charity's principal address 5 Paisey Grove Salisbury Wiltshire Postcode SP2 9FF ~~—~~

Other names charity is known by

Registered charity number (if any) 1173666

Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity Dates acted if not for whole Name of person (or body) entitled Trustee name Office (if any) year to appoint trustee (if any) 1 Earl Bent 2 Marlon Stoner 3 Michael Williams 4 Natalee Stoner 5 Omar James 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 ~~ae~~ Names of the trustees for the charity, if any, (for example, any custodian trustees) Name Dates acted if not for whole year

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Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)

Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)	Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)	Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)
Type of adviser Name Address
N/A



Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information)

Section B Structure, governance and management

Description of the charity’s trusts

Constitution

Type of governing document (eg. trust deed, constitution) Charitable Incorporated Organisation How the charity is constituted

(eg. trust, association, company)

Trustee selection methods

Voting Members

(eg. appointed by, elected by)

Additional governance issues (Optional information)

Trustees must have regard to the skills, knowledge and experience You may choose to include needed for the effective administration of the CIO. additional information, where relevant, about:

All Charity Trustees must subscribe and adhere to, in belief and lifestyle, the Statement of Faith.

policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees;
The spiritual government and leadership of the Church Fellowship for the purposes of which the CIO has been established shall remain with the Spiritual Leadership and to the extent to which the Charity Trustees are not synonymous with the Spiritual Leadership their powers shall be confined to the proper management and administration of the CIO in accordance with the provisions of this Constitution and in furtherance of the Objects and in so doing they shall have full and proper regard to the Spiritual Leadership provided always that they shall not act outside their powers as conferred by this Constitution and by general law.
the charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works;
relationship with any related parties;
trustees’ consideration of major risks and the system and procedures to manage them.

Section C Objectives and activities

The Objects of the CIO are, for the public benefit:

The advancement of the Christian faith in Salisbury, Wiltshire, and such Summary of the objects of the other areas of the United Kingdom and the world as determined by the charity set out in its Charity Trustees. governing document

The relief of persons in need or distress due to financial hardship, unemployment, disability, ill-health, or other forms of economic or social disadvantage.

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We have donated food to the Trussell Trust food bank to support
individuals and families facing hardship.
We provided financial assistance to enable parents to afford essential school-related expenses for their children, ensuring access to education.
We offered financial contributions to families experiencing financial hardship, helping them meet basic needs to improve their quality of life.

Summary of the main activities undertaken for the public benefit in relation to these objects (include within this section the statutory declaration that trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit)

We established a support network for single parents, providing access to guidance, resources, and emotional support to assist them in raising their children.
Members of our church volunteer their time and skills to support local hospitals and adult services, contributing to the well-being of the wider community.
We actively support unemployed members of the church by offering guidance, encouragement, and practical assistance to help them find employment opportunities.

Additional details of objectives and activities (Optional information)

Do anything else within the law which is incidental and conducive to the Objects.

You may choose to include and further statements, where relevant, about:

Deposit or invest funds, employ a professional fund-manager and arrange for the investments or other property of the CIO to be held in the name of a nominee, in the same manner and subject to the same conditions as the trustees of a trust are permitted to do by the Trustee Act 2000; and

Do anything else within the law which is incidental and conducive to the Objects.

policy on grantmaking;
policy programme related investment;
contribution made by volunteers.

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Section D Achievements and performance

Summary of the main achievements of the charity during the year

We are actively raising funds to build a dedicated place of worship where members can gather for fellowship, worship, and community activities.
Children within the church are sponsored to return to school, ensuring they have access to education and the resources needed to succeed.
We have provided financial assistance to church members experiencing financial difficulties, helping them navigate the challenging times.
To support children preparing for their GCSEs, we have arranged for a trained teacher within the church to provide tutorials and revision classes, helping them to prepare for their exams.
We offer emotional support to individuals facing personal challenges, ensuring they feel valued and supported during difficult periods.
Single parents within the church have received both financial and emotional support, empowering them to care for their families and overcome challenges.

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Section E Financial review

All savings are kept in the bank.

Brief statement of the

charity’s policy on reserves

Details of any funds materially N/A in deficit

Further financial review details (Optional information)

You may choose to include additional information, where relevant about:

the charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising);
how expenditure has supported the key objectives of the charity;

Our primary sources of funding include:

Collections of tithes and offerings from church members and supporters.

Fundraising activities, which encompass gospel concerts, community events, and various functions designed to engage the community and generate financial support for our initiatives.

We have actively supported the community by:
investment policy and Donating food, money, and clothing to individuals and families in need. objectives including any Providing personal assistance to those facing challenges, ensuring they
ethical investment policy receive the help and care they require.
adopted.

Making contributions to other charities, extending our impact beyond our immediate community and supporting broader causes.

At present, we do not have an investment policy in place as the charity does not hold any investments.

Section F Other optional information

Hard copy of the external audit report to follow.

Section G Declaration

The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.

Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees

Signature(s)

N Stoner

Full name(s) Natalee Stoner

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Position (eg Secretary, Chair, Chair etc) Date 13 Nov 25

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		LIVINGGRACE MINISTRY	LIVINGGRACE MINISTRY	LIVINGGRACE MINISTRY				No (if any)
	Receipts andpayments accounts 01-Apr-24 31-Mar-25 To For the period from ~~es~~ ~~ee~~ ~~ee~~								CC16a
Section A Receipts and payments	Section A Receipts and payments
		Unrestricted funds		Restricted funds		Restricted	Endowment funds	Total funds	Last year
		to the nearest £	to the nearest	to the nearest £		to the nearest £	to the nearest £	to the nearest £	to the nearest £
A1 Receipts
Bal C/F		132,557		-	-	-	-	132,557	-
Offering		2,562		-	-	-	-	2,562	2,326
Tithes		59,957		-	-	-	-	59,957	42,271
Git Aid		19,674		-	-	-	-	19,674	11,058
Flyer		-		-	-	-	-	-	25
Grant		60,000		-	-	-	-	60,000	-
Grant		20,000		-	-	-	-	20,000	-
		-		-	-	-	-	-	-
*Sub total*(Gross income for AR)		(Gross income for AR) 294,750		-	-	-	-	294,750	55,680
A2 Asset and investment sales, (see table). - - - - - - - - - Sub total - - - - - *Total receipts* 294,750 - - 294,750 55,680 ~~——————~~
A3 Payments
Accountant Fee		369		-	-	-	-	369	216
Course/Church Program/Conference		2,038		-	-	-	-	2,038	2,376
Rent		4,256		-	-	-	-	4,256	3,781
Music		861		-	-	-	-	861	1,478
Land Management Fee		7,496		-	-	-	-	7,496	7,496
Insurance		471		-	-	-	-	471	504
Donation		5,061		-	-	-	-	5,061	5,701
Flyer/Stationery		160							115
Land Development		16,630							11,778
Gift/Misc									80
VisitingPastor		679							300
Prmises Expenses									131
Small Eqpt/SundaySchool		357							50
Familyand Fathers Day		707
Church Function		2,109		-	-	-	-	2,109	-
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**Sub total **		41,192		-	-	-	-	Cross Add Error	34,006
A4 Asset and investment purchases, (see table) - - - - - - - - Sub total - - - - - *Total payments* 41,192 - - #VALUE! 34,006 ~~——————~~
*Net of receipts/(payments)* 253,558 - - #VALUE! 21,674 A5 Transfers between funds - - - - - A6 Cash funds last year end - - - - - *Cash funds this year end* 253,558 - - #VALUE! 21,674 ~~===>=>~~

CCXX R1 accounts (SS)

13/11/2025

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

Details Details *Total cash funds* (agree balances with receipts and payments account(s)) Bank Account Second Bank Account Details Details Details M. Williams Signature N.Stoner	Unrestricted funds Restricted funds to nearest £ to nearest £ 253,244 - 314 - - - 253,558 - 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 Natalee Stoner Micheal Williams	Endowment funds to nearest £
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		OK
		Endowment funds to nearest £
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		Current value (optional)
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		Date of approval
N.Stoner	Natalee Stoner	10-Jun-25
M. Williams	Micheal Williams	10-Jun-25

CCXX R2 accounts (SS)

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REPORT OF THE INDEPENDENT EXAMINER TO THE TRUSTEES OF LIVING GRACE MINISTRY (CHARITY NO 1173666)

I have examined the financial statements of Living Grace Ministry (1173666) for the year ended 31[st] March 2025 which comprise the Receipts and Payments account, Statement of Assets and Liabilities, and accompanying detail.

Respective Responsibilities of the Trustees and Examiner

The charity's trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The charity’s trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year under section 144 of the Charities Act 2011 (the Charities Act) and that an independent examination is needed.

It is my responsibility to:

Examine the accounts under section 145 of the Charities Act,
To follow the procedures laid down in the general Directions given by the Charity Commission (under section 145(5)(b) of the Charities Act, and
To state whether particular matters have come to my attention.

Basis of Independent Examiner's Statement

My examination was carried out in accordance with general Directions given by the Charity Commission. 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 the trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit, and consequently, no opinion is given as to whether the accounts present a ‘true and fair’ view and the report is limited to those matters set out in the statement below.

Independent Examiner'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:
to keep accounting records in accordance with section 130 of the Charities Act; and
• to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and comply with the accounting requirements of the Charities 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.

Tarlia Knight FCCA EP Services Limited Unit 2D-2E Castledown Business Park Ludgershall SP11 9FA

06/11/2025

REPORT OF ACCOUNTING RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE TRUSTEES OF LIVING GRACE MINISTRY (CHARITY NO 1173666)

Please review our recommendation from the year ending 31/03/2025 to ensure correct accounting treatment is applied.

1) Any donations should continue to be properly documented, either through minutes or via an official sign-off procedure with corresponding paperwork. We recognise that there has been a significant improvement in the official paperwork to verify donations.
2) Upon reviewing the cash book, we can see that the record keeping has been improved compared to previous years and is now being completed on a digital cash book. The cash book balance was not included under the cash funds section of the Receipts and payments accounts report.
3) It has been agreed that the second bank account will be categorised in the same way that the main bank account is categorised. This will ensure that the income and outgoings on this account are correctly recorded in the accounts.
4) As stated in prior years please continue to ensure that any expenses reimbursed to members will require prior approval by two trustees and will only be paid on the production of a valid receipt.

We will require our recommendations to be signed by three senior members of the charity.

Signatures

NATALEE ROSE STONER: …………N.Stoner………………. Date: 13/11/2025

MARLON GARWAYNE STONER: …………M.Stoner………………. Date: 13/11/2025

EARL MCKENZIE BENT: …………E.Bent………………. Date: 13/11/2025

MICHEAL WILLIAMS: …………M.Williams………………. Date: 13/11/2025