## **General Account** The general principle of our accounts in 2024 was to expect some growth in income through the church graft and a potential increase of tithes providing stability as the church began to come together. Although we saw some increase in regular giving, totaling just under £44000 for the year, it was contradicted by an unexpected loss of a regular room hire that had been bringing in a considerable sum until October 2024. Our cleaning costs were also increased when our long-term cleaner retired and therefore we had to find a suitable alternative which is now a contractual arrangement in place with Minster Cleaning. We also unfortunately had some unexpected overdue invoices that were lingering from 2023. These were unknown to us at the end of the last financial year. It is fair to say that these additional expenses which we could not account for and the replacement kitchen goods had a financial impact on our end of year balance. As a graft from St Thomas we have benefited from a church plant grant and this has meant that some ‘one-off’ costs were purchased through this fund rather than our accounts which has enabled us to remain buoyant. We started 2024 with a general fund balance of £16188.67 and ended the year with a balance of £16893.49. When you include our secondary account (also known as the Building Account) we have an additional fund of £3748 going into 2025 which is positive. Looking ahead into 2025, we have set some budgets for our mission and events and look to be as generous as we can be with regular giving to charities both near and far. ## **Financial Reports** We are waiting for our accounts to be independently audited. The books balanced at the end of the financial year. ## _**Gary Taylor, Treasurer**_ stLukes Wor6hippiM8 Ettwy&Kg His Sknéy Hii ST. LUKE'S CHURCH SPITAL TONGUES ACCOUNTS for the year ended 31 DECEMBER 2024 Essell 29 Howard Street North Shields NE30 1AR Tel .' 0191259 2743 Fax 0191257 2249 E-mail '. info@essell.co.uk Ref . ACFU3478 ST. LUKE'S CHURCH SPITAL TONGUES CHURCH INFORMATION FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 Charity Commission Registration Number 1174238 Church Address St Luke's Church Claremont Street Newcastle Upon Tyne NE2 4AH Bank CAF Bank Ltd 25 Kings Hill Avenue Kings Hill West Malling Kent ME19 4JQ Independent Examiner Essell Accountants Limited 29 Howard Street North Shields Tyne & Wear NE30 1AR ST. LUKE'S CHURCH SPITAL TONGUES Page 1 INDEPENDENT EXAMINERS REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 I have examined the attathed finanrjal statements which have been prepared under the histoncal cost convention. Respective responsibilitles of the Trustees and examiners The Trustees are responsible for the preparats'on of the financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2024 and consider that the Church is exempt from an audit. The TTuslees further wnsider that an audrt is not required for this year (under section 145 of the Charitres Act 2011} and that an independent examination is needed. It is my responsibility to". al Examine the accounts {under section 145 of Ihe Chanb'es Act 2011). b} To follow the procedures laid down in the General Directions given by the Charities Commissioners lunder section 14515}{b) of the Charities Act 2011.. and c} To state whether parts'culaf matters have come to my attentson. Basls of Independent examiner5. Statement My examination was camed out in accordance with the General Dired"ons given by the Charities Commissioners. An examination includes a review of the Accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the Accounts presented those records. It also indudes consideration of any unusual Items or disdosures in the Accounts. and seeking explanatrons from the Trustees concerning such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide evidence that would be required in an audit. and consequently I do not express an audrt opinion on the Accounts. In accordance with your instructions, we have compiled these unaudited financial statements in order lo assist you to fijlfil your statutory responsibilities, from the Accounkn'ng records and infomiation and explanats.ons supplied to us. In connects'on with my examinats"on, no matters have come to my attenb.on '. 11 which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any matenal respect the requirements.. a) to keep Accounting records in accordan￿ with section 130 of the Charities Act 2011 b} to prepare Accounts which accord wrth the Accounting records and comply wth the Accounting requirements of the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulab"ons 2008 have been met". or 21 to which. in my opinion, attents.on should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the Accounts to be reached. Alex C Robinson FCCA 29 Howard Street North Shields NE30 1AR Date '. ST. LUKE'S CHURCH SPITAL TONGues Pagè 2 SUMMARY STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTMTIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 FunLI Fund 2024 202 INCOMING RESOURCES Voluntxry Receipts Actvities for genwabng lunds Investment income Inc0ft￿ frorn church acbvths 78.618 8,725 345 3.579 2,819 81,466 8.759 345 22,899 44,124 11.177 231 31,772 11.820 Tcrtol Intomlng Resourc•8 91.267 14.639 113,470 87,304 RESOURCES EXPENDED Church ActNi￿e5 Activitses". ￿lated to church wtrfk G0vemar￿e Costs 12.923 65,971 4.162 14.819 1.648 27.742 74.818 4.181 4.100 82.461 2.183 7.199 Totsl Resour¢es Expended 83.0S6 7.199 106,722 88.724 Excess of income over eyndibjre Transfers teb4Een fvnds 8.211 3.449 11.8281 1.117 6.749 11.4201 2.332 Totsl Funds Brought forward 1 Jan￿ry 2024 19.370 254 6.487 27.532 Totsl Funds ¢affjed lop*ar# 31 Deceffl￿r 2024 24.132 2.952 5.716 32.860 26,111 Séè Dètsilad Statementof Finanual ALth'vth5 on Page 3 lor txèak¢kn¥n. ST. LUKE'S CHURCH SPITAL TONGUES Page 3 DETAILED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTMTIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 OEGEMBER 2024 nrestrKled Desi Funds Funds Total 2024 Total 2023 Fund$ INCOMING REX￿RCEs Voluntsry R•edpts Planned Giving Inwme Tax Recovery Open Plate Collect￿$ Cth¢r Voluntsry Receipts Donabtsns and Awa 45.999 10,754 6,133 45.999 13.572 6,133 33.188 6.299 1.079 2.819 15.732 15.762 3.556 78.618 2.819 81,466 44,124 Actlvlues for generating lund• Fetes Bazaars. Other fund evenls Churth Hall wbngs &Jndry Incorne 518 10.659 8.725 8.759 8.725 8.759 11.177 Interest 345 345 231 Incom• frtyn ¢hur¢h xtiviti Gr3ntS Gits Insurance dairn Church wwkend Sundry re¢eipts 12471 2,747 11.820 14.3x1 25.500 4.754 4.754 3.825 22.899 3.850 2.422 31.772 3.825 3.579 7.500 11,820 T¢)t•l In¢ornlng R•aour¢ 91.267 14.839 113470 87 304 RESOURCES EXPENDED Chur¢h Activities Mission and Chartable giviThJ Grfts Costs ￿ FuTh1ra¢￿nll events 12.834 14,819 27.853 89 12.923 89 27,742 14.819 4,100 AcW¥llle•: rolated to churth work Ministry". Parish share Clergy Costs Clergy Expenses Vis￿ng s￿kers Volunteer aThJ surp￿ Staff Exren5•5 Outreach Chyrth Running Expenses Church MaintenarKe Cleaning Major Repairs Upkeep of Church SeNKes Connec4 Costs and hc￿lty Howtalty In House Resources Salaries Penson8 12.000 215 215 121 929 11.939 145 5.972 4.598 5,320 390 11.427 8.353 2.056 27.065 929 11.939 145 5.972 4.598 1.500 155 239 1.095 147 25.383 2,415 1.095 147 25,383 2.415 Training and m1$5ion evenls Chyrch %￿kentt £x)sts Sundry Expenditure 08preciation Loss on Awt DisFosal Equiprn8nt Putth&sed 929 1.817 6.310 1.025 37 5.557 1.8e3 6.310 1,025 8,125 353 82.461 4.675 65,971 4,675 74,818 7.199 Goveman¢• Costs A¢countar Administration Fe* Adver*￿r￿j Printng and Stabonery Web¥ite and Sofftvare Subscnpb(￿S and Lw 2.030 2.030 503 640 61 2.le3 Bank and card tharges 61 4.162 4.161 Total Re•OU￿ EX￿nd6￿ 7,199 16.467 88 724 ST. LUKE'S CHURCH SPITAL TONGUES Page 4 STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023 BALANCE SHEET AT 31 DECEMBER 2024 Unrestricaed Des naled Restricaed Funds Funds Total 2024 Total 2023 Note CURRENT ASSETS Cash at bank and in hand Prepayments 22.092 2,952 3.000 5.952 5.776 30,820 3,¢)00 33.820 27,071 22,092 5.776 27,071 LIABILITIES Credrtors 960 NET CURRENT ASSETS 21.132 5,952 5,776 32,860 26,111 TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIA81LITIES Credilots falling due after one year TOTAL NET ASSETS 21.132 5.952 5,776 32,860 26,111 PARISH FUNDS 13.033 2,952 5,776 21.760 26.111 Approved by the Parish of Sl Luke's Church, Sprtal TorMJues, 8fKI suned on its behaw by Mr G Taylor (Trea$Ltrerl Mr G TayFor ST. LUKE'S CHURCH SPITAL TONGUES Page 5 NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 ACCOUNTING POLICIES The financial statements of the PCC have been prepared in accordance with the Church Accounting Regulations 2006 using the accruals basis EQUIPMENT PURCHASED 2024 2023 Sound and Technology Equipment Childrens, Equipment and Resources Catering Equipment Heating General renewals Christmas Dinner Trays 794 414 2,519 667 281 353 353 4,675 Fixed Assets under £5,000 are written off in the year of purchase GIFTS 2024 2023 Gift from the church to the new incumbent 2,500 MAJOR REPAIRS 2023 2022 Lightning Protection Tree Surgery Fridge Maintenance Laptop Battery Signage Woodworm Treatment Furniture Boiler Dishwasher Electrical Work and Construction Locks Sanctuary Restoration {2023 = Professional Fees) 1,156 1,000 276 39 356 1,497 274 16,480 1,370 2,279 871 6,066 27,065 4,598 ST. LUKE'S CHURCH SPITAL TONGUES Page 6 NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 GRANTS RECEIVED 2023 2022 KM Grant Lyndhurst Trust The National Churches Trust 11,820 2,500 10,500 15,000 25,500 14,320 MOVEMENTS IN FUNDS Unrestricted Desi nated Restricted Funds Funds Funds Total Funds Balance at 1 January 2024 Excessl{Deficit) of receipts over payments Transfer Be￿een Funds Balan￿ at 31 December 2024 19,370 8,211 3.449 24,132 254 366 2,332 2,952 6,487 11,828) 1,117 5,776 26,111 6,748 32,860 ST. LUKE'S CHURCH SPITAL TONGUES Page 7 SUMMARY STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTNITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 MOVEMENT IN FUNDS OFening Balance Closing Balance Designated Restricied Income Expenditure Transfe FUNDS Connect Newca511e Sanctuary ￿$tOratIOn- restricted Sanctuary resloralion - designated Kingdom equalty- restricted Kingdom equalty- designated Childrens Church Specific offenngs - restricted Specific offerings - designated Outreach St Lukes events Weekend Away 532 4,952 176 813 11,6481 1,117 4,952 2,747 2.923 813 192 78 14.639 35 114,819 1889) 12 776 29 4,754 29 16,3101 1,556 6.741 22.203 23,666 3,449 2.952 5.776 ST. LUKE'S CHURCH SPITAL TONGUES Page 1 INDEPENDENT EXAMINERS REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 I have examined the attached finanryal statements bwfiich have been prepared under the histoncal cnst convention. Re8pectlve rnsponslblllties of the Trustees and examiners The Trustees are responsible for the preparatson of the finanoal statements for the year ended 31 December 2024 and consider that the Church is exempl from an audrt. The Trustees further consider that an audit is not required for this year (under sethon 145 of the Charities Act 20111 and that an independent examinabon is needed. It is my responsibility to. a} Examine the accounts (under sects.on 145 of the Charits"es Act 2011).. bl To follow the procedures laid down in the General Direcbons given by the Chanties Commissioners (under section 14515llb) of the Charibes Act 2011. and e) Tn qt2lp whg.ther particular matters have come to my attenbon. Basis of Independent examiners. statsment My examinab.on was carried out in accordance the General Directions given by the Charities Commissioners. An examinab.on indudes a review of the Accounb"ng records kept by the charity and a comparison of the Accounts presented with those records. 11 also Indudes considerabon of any unusual items or disclosures in the Accounts. and seeking explanations from the Truslees conceming such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide eviden￿ that would be required in an audit, and consequenliy I do not express an audr( opinKJn on the A¢xounts. In aCc￿rdanCe wth your instructions, we have compiled these unaudrted finanoal statements in order to assist you lo fulfil your statutory responsibiliti"es, from the Accountsng fec(xds and information and explanations supplied to us. In conneth'on wth my examinab"on. no matters h8vp. rnmg. lrt my AttP.nt1c￿ ' 11 whith gives me reaSona￿e t2use to believe thal in any material respect the requ1￿Ments.. al to keep Accounting records in aC￿rdan￿ wth se¢b"on 130 of the Charitses Acl 2011 bl to prepare Accounts which accord the Accountsng records and comply wlh the Accountsng requirements of the Chanties (Accounts and Reports} Regulabons 2008 have been met." oi 21 to vthich, in my opinion. attentson should be drawn in order to ena￿e a proper understanding of the Accounts to bc reached. Alex C Robinson FCCA 29 Howard Street North Shields NE30 1AR Date .'