2021 Trustees Report
Charity Name: FAITH LIFE CHURCH – GRANTHAM
Charity number: 1176246 Primary address: 41 Castlegate Grantham Lincolnshire NG31 6SS
Trustees for the year ending 31 December 2021:
Lee Gallaher [Chair] Lydia Gallaher Susan Chappell Jenny James Jon Lowe Mark Walmsley
Purpose:
The Purpose of Faith Life Church – Grantham, for the public benefit, is the advancement of the Christian faith in accordance with the Statement of Faith, in such ways as the Charity Trustees may decide.
Aims & Objectives:
We want to help our existing members to know God better and also equip them to help others to enjoy a life-transforming relationship with God.
We believe that God is a good God and that we can be like him in our thoughts, words and actions.
Covid Pandemic:
On account of the Global Pandemic and the gradual nature of the return to normal operating, some of our regular ‘outreach’ activities were curtailed or changed in 2021.
Church Services:
We hold regular, weekly services that are open to all. Our worship services are held every week on Saturday morning, 10.30am - 1pm at Grantham Christian Fellowship, on Belton Avenue, in Grantham.
We provide drinks and biscuits before and after the service, free of charge.
There is a dedicated children’s church called ‘Superkids’ for children up to sixteen years of age.
We also run ‘ Lifegroups’, running on different days and at different times during the week, according to the availability of the group members. These groups provide Christian teaching and time for fellowship.
We also have an ‘official’ church WhatsApp social media group so members can encourage and pray for each other.
Children’s Events:
Following the lifting of restrictions after COVID-19, we again resumed our Easter and Christmas children’s celebrations. These were slightly smaller in attendance figures than pre-COVID.
Serving the Community:
Dysart Park:
The outdoor events at the park that we would normally have been involved with were cancelled again in 2021 on account of the fact of uncertainty at the time when planning would have taken place.
Schools Work:
Our pastor currently works in two schools in the town: Little Gonerby Infant School and King’s Grammar School.
The pastor takes worship/assemblies bi-monthly at Little Gonerby.
Every week he supports the student-led Christian Union that meets on Friday lunchtime in the King’s School.
Chaplaincy:
Our pastor returned to his work as a Chaplain for Lincolnshire Police Force, once the COVID restrictions were lifted. He visits our local police station every Tuesday, taking in home-baked treats and a small dose of care and encouragement. This is another way that we seek to serve our community.
Radio:
For the past several years, members from our church have broadcast a Christian music show every week on our local, community radio station. The show, called ‘The SOS,’ showcases the latest in Contemporary Christian Music and every week we provide an opportunity for people to give their lives to Christ with a prayer for salvation. Sadly due to the Station losing its broadcasting licence, this outreach came to an end in December.
Overseas Support:
In 2021 Faith Life Church continued its support for Brighter Futures International Trust [Registered Charity in England and Wales No.1110823] to support them financially in their work helping those affected by poverty, disease, disability and prejudice in the Vizianagaram District of India. We raised £1200 through offerings.
Local Support:
In 2021 Faith Life Church continued its support for Lightspace [Registered Charity in England and Wales No.516836]. Lightspace is an independent ecumenical charity working in many of the primary schools in Grantham providing the children an opportunity to hear about
the Christian faith in an approachable and age appropriate way. We raised £1200 through offerings.
Faith Life Church Grantham
Financial Activities
January - December 2021
| TOTAL | |
|---|---|
| Income | |
| GiftAid Income 2021 | 5,173.99 |
| Tithes & Offerings | |
| Tithes & Offerings 2021 | 28,758.96 |
| Total Tithes & Offerings | 28,758.96 |
| Total Income | £33,932.95 |
| TOTAL | £33,932.95 |
| Expenditures | |
| 001 RUNNING COSTS 2021 | |
| Accounting/Banking 2021 | 1,361.88 |
| Cashback Debit | 34.83 |
| Total Accounting/Banking 2021 | 1,396.71 |
| Equipment 2021 | 7,597.22 |
| Hospitality 2021 | |
| Other Hospitality 2021 | 215.40 |
| Refreshments Church Meetings 2021 | 933.05 |
| Total Hospitality 2021 | 1,148.45 |
| Insurance 2021 | 510.71 |
| Media/Wed 2021 | 402.14 |
| Office Expenditure 2021 | 297.20 |
| Rent 2021 | 3,780.00 |
| Storage 2021 | 888.48 |
| Total 001 RUNNING COSTS 2021 | 16,020.91 |
| 002 OUTREACH 2021 | |
| FLC Events 2021 | |
| Autumn Family Feast 2021 | 69.39 |
| Christmas 2021 | 53.75 |
| Film Night 2021 | 60.00 |
| Kids Easter/Christmas 2021 | 722.09 |
| Total FLC Events 2021 | 905.23 |
| Total 002 OUTREACH 2021 | 905.23 |
| 003 DISCIPLESHIP 2021 | |
| Adult Training & Resources 2021 | 20.83 |
| FLKids Training & Resources 2021 | 2,763.99 |
| Grace & Faith Conference 2021 | 2,392.55 |
| Rock Academy 2021 | 300.00 |
| Total 003 DISCIPLESHIP 2021 | 5,477.37 |
| 004 LEADERSHIP COSTS 2021 | |
| Accidental Purchase 2021 | 12.29 |
| Pastoral Support 2021 | 3,298.50 |
| Senior Leader Retainer 2021 | 4,920.00 |
| Training & Resources 2021 | 41.62 |
| Total 004 LEADERSHIP COSTS 2021 | 8,272.41 |
Accrual Basis Tuesday, 11 October 2022 05:48 pm GMT+01:00
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| TOTAL | |
|---|---|
| 005 SOWING 2021 | |
| Ministry Gifts Sown | |
| BFI 2021 | 1,500.00 |
| Church Sowing 2021 | 888.83 |
| Lightspace 2021 | 900.00 |
| Support Gifts 2021 | 421.23 |
| Total Ministry Gifts Sown | 3,710.06 |
| Total 005 SOWING 2021 | 3,710.06 |
| Total Expenditures | £34,385.98 |
| NET OPERATING INCOME | £ -453.03 |
| Other Income | |
| Accidental Purchase Refund 2021 | 12.99 |
| Cashback Credit | 69.65 |
| Refund Income 2021 | 245.01 |
| Total Other Income | £327.65 |
| NET OTHER INCOME | £327.65 |
| NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE) | £ -125.38 |
Accrual Basis Tuesday, 11 October 2022 05:48 pm GMT+01:00
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Independent examlnerfs report to the trustees of Falth Llfe Church Resistered Charlty no: 1176246 I report to the trustee5 on my examlnatlon of the accounts of the Faith Llfe Church for the year ended 31 December 2021. Aesponslbllltles and basls of report As the chari(y trustees of the Trustyou are responslble for the preparatlon of the accounts In actordance wlth the requSrement5 of the Charllles Act 20111'the ACYI. I report in respect of my examination of the Tru$Vs accounts carrled out under sectlon 145 of the 2011 Act and In carrying out my examSnation I have followed all the applicable Directlons given by the Charity Commisslon under section 14515llbl of the Act. Independent examlnerfs stotsment I have completed my eMam5natlon. I conflrm that no materlal matters have come to my attention In connectlon wlth the examlnwtlon 8iv5n8 me cause to believe that In any materlal respect.. l. a¢countln8 records were not kept In respert of the Trust a5 requlred by settion 130 of the Act,. or 2. 2. the accounts do not accord wlth those record5. I have no concerns and have torne across no other rnatters In connection wlth the examinatlon to whlch attentlon should be drawn In thls report In order to enable ¥ proper underst8ndin8 of the accounts to be reached. Slgned: Name: Mis Nlcola L Whlttaker Oat: 24th October 2022