REGISTERED COMPANY NUMBER.. 10836281 (England and Wales) REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER: 1173787 12 JAN 2025 Re orl ofthe Truslees and Unaudited Financial Statement5 for the Year Ended 31 March 2025 for River Dee Communi Church Henry R. Davis & Co. Limited Charterod Accountants Mechanics House, 12 Chester Road. Pentre, Deeside Flintshire CH5 2AA Rlver Dee Communit Church Contents of the FinarFcial Statements for the Year Ended 31 March 2025 Page Report of the Trustees Independent Examiner's Report Statement of Financlal Activities Statement of Financial Position Note5 to the Financial Statements 8 to 15 Detailed Statement of Financial Activities 16 to 17 River Dee Communit Church Re ort of the Trustees for the Year Ended 31 March 2025 rhe trustees who are also directors of tho charity for the purposes of the Companies Act 2006. present thelr report with the financial statements of the charity for the year ended 31 March 2025. The trustees have adopted the provisions of Accounting and Reporting by Charitie5: 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 IFRS 1021 (effective l January 20191. OBJECTIVES AND AcfiviTIES Objectlves and aims The principal activity through the period under review was that of the advancement of the Christian Falth. The trustees confirm that they have referred to the guidance contained in Ihe Charity Commission's general guidance when reviewing the charity's aims and objectives. Public benefit The trustees conlirm that they have complied with their duty to have due regard to the commis5ion'5 public benefit gu idance when exercising any powers or duties to which Ihe guidance is relevant. ACHIEVEMENTS AND PERFORMANCE Charltable actlvltles The Trustees are pleased to present this report for the past year, which has been a truly fantastlc season In the life of RiverDee Community Church. It has been a year marked by faithful service, spiritual 8rowth, and an increasing sense of excitement and momentum across our church community. We are encouraged by the continued growth In church attendance over the year, reflecting both the commitment of our existing church family and the welcoming of many new people into the life of the church. In particular, we are delighted to see a noticeable increase in the number of young people altendir)g and engaging with church life. Their preseiice brlngs energy, hope, and a strong sense of future to RiverDee Community Church, Community engagement has grown significantly, with 3 clear buzz and excitement around the church and Its actlvities. We are grateful for the many ways our church family has served both one another and the wider community, demonstrating generosity, compassion, and failh in action. The Trustees would like to extend sincere thanks to all church members for their continued support and generosity throughout this Season. Your commitment of time, talents, prayer, and financlal giving has been vital in enabling the ch urch to grow and flourish. We also wlsh to expre55 our heartfelt thanks to the Church Leader5hlp Team for their ongoing support, dedication, and faithful commitment to RiverDee Community Church. Their vision, leadership, and care have been instrumental In guiding the church through a year of growth and opportunily. The Trustees are satisfied that appropriate financial governance has been maintained throughout the year. We are grateful for the guidance, help, and support provided by Henry R Davis & Co, whose contributlon has been greatly valued and appreciated. Looking ahead. the Tiustee5 are excited about the decision to send mission teams Out in 2025. This marks an im portant step in the outward focus of the church, and we eagerly look forward to hearing about the trips and the impact they will have during the year ahead. In conclusion, the Trustees give thanks for all that ha5 been achieved this year and look forward with confidence and expectation to the continued growth and mi551on of RiverDee Community Church in the coming year. Every Blessing Ben Bett5 Senior Leader / Chair of Directors. Page I River Dee Communit Church Re ort of the Trustees for the Year Ended 31 March 2025 FINANCIAL REVIEW Flnancial position The results for the year are set out on page 5. Reserve5 policy River Dee Community Church maintains a contingency reserve account with Kingdom Bank IAOG) in Nottingham for the purpose of responding to any unforeseen emergencies. such as fall in membership, salaries etc. STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT Governing document The charity is controlled by its governing document, a deed of Irust, and constitute5 a limited companyi limited by guarantee, as defined by the Companies Act 2006. Recruitment and appointment of new trustees The Trusteos are the leadership of the Church. who have to be member5 of the Church and who are invited to join the leadership when the need arises. There are six Trustees, Iwo of whom are Holding Trustees. Besides being responsible for the spiritual well being of church members and people in the community, they are responsible for making sure that River Dee Communily Church complies with charity law, that proper financial accounts are kept and independently reviewed, that meetings and decisions are recorded and that policies and procedures are developed and followed. The Trustees a150 ensure that Rlvef Dee Communlty Church adhere5 to the general tenets laid down by Assemblies of God of which River Dee Community Church is a member. The Trustees continue to comply with their duties having due regard to guidance on public benefit. REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS Reglstered Company number 10836281 (England and Wales) Registered Charity number 1173787 Registered office Castle Street Flint Flintshlre CH6 SPF Trustees B L Betts A Lloyd-williams Ms R Lloyd-willlams Independent Ex3mlner M5 Zoe Devenport FCA FCCA Henry R. Davis & Co. Limited Chartered Accountants Mechanics House, 12 Chester Road, Pentre, Deeside Flintshire CH5 2AA Approved by order of the board of trustees on ...2.Sftu..p&o...Zo.IS.. and signed on its behalf by: Page 2 River Dee Communit Church Re ort of the Trustees for the Year Ended 31 March 2025 B L Betts - Trustee PaEe 3 Inde endent Exarniner's Re ort to the Trustee5 of River Dee Communit Church Independent examiner's report to the trustees of River Dee Community Church {'the Company'l I report to the charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of the Company for the year ended 31 March 2025. Responsibilitles and basis of report As the charity's trustees of the Company land also its directors for the purposes of company lawl you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirement5 of the Companies Act 20061'the 2006 Act,). Having satisfied myself that the accounts of the Company are not required to be audited under Part 16 of the 2006 Act and are eligible for independent examination, I report in respect of my examination of your charity's accounts as carried out under Section 145 of the Charities Act 2011 I'the 2011 Act'l. In carrying out my examination I have followed the Directions given by the Charity Comrnission under Section 145151 Ib) of the 2011 Act. Independent examlner's statement I have completed my examination. I confirm that no matters have come to my attention in connection wlth the examination giving me cause to believe: accounting records were not kept in respect ofthe Company as required by Section 386 of the 2006 Act,. or the accounts do not accord with those records. or the accounts do not comply with the accounling requirements of Section 396 of the 2006 Act other than any requirement that the account5 give a true and fair view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination; or the accounts have not been prepared In accordance wlth the methods and principles of the Statement of Recommended Practice for accounting and reporting by charities (applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland IFRS 10211. I have no concerns and have come across no other rnatters In connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understandine of the accounts to be reached. Ms Zoe Devenport FCA FCCA Henry R. Davis & Co. Limited Chartered Accountants Mechanic5 House, 12 Chester Road, Pentre, Deeside Flintshire CH5 2AA Date.. Page 4 River Dee Communit Church Statement of Financial Activities Incor oratin an Income and Ex enditure Account for the Year Ended 31 March 2025 31.3.25 Total funds 31.3.24 Total funds Unrestricted fund Restricted lund Notes INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM Donations and legacie5 50,161 50,161 62,494 Charltable activltles Church activities 59,416 59,416 63,768 Investment income 37 37 42 Total 109,614 109,614 126,304 EXPENDITURE ON Rai51ng funds 2,689 2,689 Charitable activities Church activitie5 105,639 105,639 151,253 Total 108,328 108,328 151,253 NET INCOME/{EXPENDITUREI 1.286 1,286 124,9491 RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS Total funds brouEht forward 337.747 793.679 1.131.426 1,156,375 TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD 339,033 793,679 1,132.712 1,131,426 The notes form part of these financial statements Page 5 River Dee Communit Church Statement of Financial Position 31 March 2025 31.3.25 Total funds 31.3.24 Total funds Unrestricted fund Restricted fund Notes FIXED ASSETS Tangible assets li 293,880 793,679 1.087,559 1,090,502 CURRENT ASSETS Debtors Cash at bank and In hand 12 1,713 45,422 1,713 45,422 6,047 36,981 47,135 47,135 43,028 CREDITORS Amounts falllng due withln one year 13 11,9821 11,9821 12,104) NET CURRENT ASSETS 45,153 45,153 40,924 TOTAI ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES 339,033 793.679 1,132,712 1,131,426 NET ASSETS 339,033 793,679 1,132.712 1,131,426 FUNDS Unrestricted funds Restricted funds 14 339,033 793,679 337,747 793,679 TOTAL FUNDS 1,132,712 1,131,426 The charitable company is entitled to exemption from audit under Section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 for the year ended 31 March 2025. The member5 h3ve not required the company to obtain an audit of its financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2025 in accordance wilh Section 476 of the Companies Act 2006. The trustees acknowledge their respon5ibillties for lal ensuring that the charitable company keeps accounting records that comply with Section5 386 and 387 of the Companies Act 2006 and preparing financial 5tatement5 which give a true and fair view of the State of affairs of the charitable company as at the end of each fir)ancial year and of its surplus or deficit for each financial year in accordance with the requirements of Sections 394 and 395 and which otherwise comply with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 relating to financial statements, so far as applicable to Ihe charitable company, Ibl The notes form part of these financial statements Page 6 continued... River Dee Communit Church Statement of Financial Position - continued 31 March 2025 These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to charitable companies subject to the small companies regime. The financial statements were approved by the Board of Trustees and authorised for issue j.l..&e