## **LIFEWAY CHURCH**
## **YEAR ENDED 28TH FEBRUARY 2021**
## **TRUSTEES REPORT**
The Trust was registered as a CIO No.1176796 on 23rd January 2018. Its address is Lower Lily Hill High Bank Road Bury Lancs BL9 9TN. All Assets and Liabilities held by the unregistered charity were gifted at open market values on 23 01 2018.
The trustees throughout the period and to date were Michael Aldaco, Stephane Aka, Constant Anaset and Ebeneezer Bamigbayan.
Ian Afflick FCA of 336a Wellington Road North, Heaton Chapel, Stockport, Cheshire SK4 5DA is the Independent Examiner, Barclays Bank the bankers and Fiona Bruce of Justice House 3 Grappenhall Road Stockton Heath Warrington Cheshire WA4 2AH the Solicitors.
## **Mission Statement**
To advance the Christian faith by means of proclamation and a living demonstration of the power of the Gospel of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. To accomplish these advancements through the faith, hope and love found in Jesus Christ as well as providing practical relief to persons in conditions of need, hardship or distress.
## **Aims and Organisation**
The Trust is a Christian charity created to advance the Christian faith, including the education of the public about such and the relief of the poor.
## **Organisational Structure**
The trustees meet on a regular basis. They alone have the power to appoint new Trustees
## **Public Benefit**
Having had regard to the guidance provided by Charity Commission, the trustees are satisfied that the various activities of the trust are for the public benefit.
## **Grant Making Policy**
Offerings and tithes are given on the basis that those given to are acknowledged to carry out the basic principles for which the charity exists.
## **Reserves Policy**
The charity maintains adequate unrestricted funds to cover working capital for 'ebbs and flows' of at least £500. **Child Protection Policy**
The Trustees have drawn up a Child Protection Policy and its principles and measures are to be observed rigorously by all involved in the organization.
## **Review of Activities**
Because of Covid 19 we were limited in our Church and outreach activities. In March 2020, we started a You Tube Channel broadcasting our Sunday Morning Services live every Sunday Morning to our congregants from another location in Bolton during the pandemic.
Also, in March 2020 we started to have our Wednesday night services via FaceBook as another form of outreach. The Ladies meet to pray once a week and have a monthly Bible Study. There's also a Prayer connection online meeting once a week.
In September 2020 we started Food Project for Food Banks and collected much food for our community food banks in Bolton and Salford.
In January 2021, we started Men's programme called Band Of Brothers Men's Discipleship as a means of outreach via Webex.
We continue to have our Ladies Prayer Meeting called PUSH Prayer once a month via Zoom.
Every Friday we have our Prayer Connection prayer via Webex Conference call.
## _**Future Plans**_
We are currently looking for a bigger facility to continue our work in outreaches, community outreaches, hospitals & homeless, but on a bigger scale.
(Secretary) 2nd April 2021
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**LIFEWAY CHURCH**
## **STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES YEAR ENDED 28TH FEBRUARY 2021**
|**Year to 28 02 21**
**INCOME & EXPENDITURE**
**Notes**
**_Unrestricted_**
**_Restricted_**
**INCOMING RESOURCES**
**_Funds_**
**_Funds_**
_From Generated Funds:_
**£ £ **
Offerings & Donations Received
**1**
46,462
2,600
Investment Income
12
_Other Income_
178
**TOTAL INCOMING RESOURCES**
46,652
2,600
**Less: RESOURCES EXPENDED**
_Charitable Activities_
Ministry
20,811
-
Building costs
3,148
Outreach
425
Poor Relief
1,786
26,170
-
_Support Costs_
Mileage
1,328
Travelling & Subsistence
82
Printing, Postage, Stationery & Copying
158
Computer accessories & software
288
Bank interest
1
Subscriptions, Magazines & Literature
202
Depreciation of Electronic Equipment
2,035
4,094
_Governance Costs_
905
**TOTAL RESOURCES EXPENDED**
31,169
-
**NET OUTGOING RESOURCES**
For the Year & as at 28th February 2021
15,483
2,600
**FUND BALANCES as at 1st March 2020**
11,264
8,688
26,747
11,288|**57 wks to**
**29 02 20**
**Total**
**Total**
**£ £**
49,062
47,342
12
19
178
357
49,252
47,718
20,811
23,840
3,148
9,934
425
962
1,786
3,025
26,170
37,761
1,328
2,354
82
3
158
542
288
176
1
-
202
108
2,035
1,217
4,094
4,400
905
832
31,169
42,993
18,083
4,725
19,952
15,227
38,035
19,952|**57 wks to**
**29 02 20**
**Total**
**Total**
**£ £**
49,062
47,342
12
19
178
357
49,252
47,718
20,811
23,840
3,148
9,934
425
962
1,786
3,025
26,170
37,761
1,328
2,354
82
3
158
542
288
176
1
-
202
108
2,035
1,217
4,094
4,400
905
832
31,169
42,993
18,083
4,725
19,952
15,227
38,035
19,952|
|---|---|---|
|||47,718|
|||23,840
9,934
962
3,025|
|||37,761|
|||2,354
3
542
176
-
108
1,217|
|||4,400|
|||832|
|||42,993|
|||4,725
15,227|
|||19,952|
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**LIFEWAY CHURCH**
## **INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES ON THE UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF LIFEWAY CHURCH**
I report on the financial statements of Lifeway Church for the Year ended 28th February 2021 which comprise the statement of financial activities, the balance sheet and the related notes. These financial statements have been prepared the historical cost convention and the accounting policies set out therein.
## **Responsibilities and basis of report**
As the Charity's you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 ('the Act').
I report in respect of my examination of thaw Trust's accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination, I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commissioners under section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act.
My 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 you as concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit, and consequently I do not express an audit opinion on the view given by the accounts.
## **Independent Examiner's Statement**
I have completed my examination; I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect:
- (i) accounting records were not kept in respect of the Trusts as required by section 130 of the Act, or
- (ii) the accounts do not accord with those records; or
- (iii)the accounts do not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the form and content of the accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement that the accounts give a 'true and fair view', which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination.
I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in tis report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
## **Ian Afflick FCA**
Independent Examiner Chartered Accountant 336a Wellington Road North Heaton Chapel STOCKPORT Cheshire SK4 5DA 2021
**LIFEWAY CHURCH**
## **BALANCE SHEET AS AT 28TH FEBRUARY 2021**
|**Notes**
**FIXED ASSETS**
**3**
Furniture, Fixtures & Fittings
Electronic Equipment
**Current Assets**
Debtors & Prepayments
**4**
Cash at Bank
**Less: Current Liabilities**
**payable within one year**
Creditors & Accruals
**5**
**NET CURRENT ASSETS**
**NET ASSETS**
Represented By:
**FUNDS**
**6**
_Unrestricted Funds_
General Fund
_Restricted Funds_
|**28 02 21**
**£ £**
792
6,105
6,897
11,120
23,948
35,068
3,930
31,138
**£**
38,035
26,747
11,288
**£**
38,035|**29 02 20**
**£ £**
-
4,638
4,638
6,465
11,735
18,200
2,886
15,314
**£**
19,952
11,264
6,878
**£**
19,952|**29 02 20**
**£ £**
-
4,638
4,638
6,465
11,735
18,200
2,886
15,314
**£**
19,952
11,264
6,878
**£**
19,952|
|---|---|---|---|
||||19,952|
||||11,264
6,878|
||||19,952|
Approved by the Trustees 21st March 2022 and signed on their behalf
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## **LIFEWAY CHURCH NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS YEAR ENDED 28TH FEBRUARY 2021**
## **1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES**
The Financial Statements are prepared on a historical accounts basis, taking into account accruals and depreciation where relevant, in order to ensure consistency. There are no continuing Restricted Funds. Other restricted gifts are distributed as given.
Gifts in kind are only recorded and included if material, and then are included as income in the year given. Charity Shop donations are not valued until sold.
Grants are recorded as income only when received. Income Tax recoverable from Deeds of Covenant & Gift Aid donations is included at the date net donations are received, and where appropriate included as a debtor at the Balance Sheet date.
Only reimbursements of expenditure are netted off against such and not counted as income.
Unrestricted Funds are incoming resources, which can be used in accordance with the charitable objects at the discretion of the trustees.
Designated Funds are unrestricted funds set aside by the trustees for particular purposes.
Restricted Funds are to be used for specific purposes. Restrictions arise when specified by the donor or when funds are raised for particular restricted purposes.
Centre expenses are wholly directly charitable in nature: accommodation provided for Christian workers and their families is considered to be both an integral part of the Direct Charitable activity of the Trust.
Unless Hired pure and simple, Assets are Capitalised, irrespective of finance sources and methods, provided such are permanently intended to be used by the Trust and over £100 in value.
Current Assets are shown at the lower of cost and net realisable value.
Current Liabilities are shown at settlement value.
## **2. DEPRECIATION OF FIXED ASSETS**
This is provided, other than on Properties, on the reducing balance method (unless otherwise shown), based on expected useful lives, at the following rates:-
Electronic Equipment 25%
Other Equipment 20%
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## **LIFEWAY CHURCH YEAR ENDED 28TH FEBRUARY 2021 NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS**
## **3.FIXED ASSET MOVEMENTS**
|**Furniture**
**Electronic**
**Fixtures & Equipment**
**Fittings**
**£**
**£**
**Cost & Valuation**
As at 1st March 2020
-
6,372
Additions in Year
990
3,501
As at 28th February 2021
990
9,873
**Depreciation**
As at 1st March 2020
-
1,734
Charge for Year
198
2,034
As at 28th February 2021
198
3,768
Net Book Value At 28th February 2021
792
6,105
Net Book Value At 1st March 2020
-
4,638|**Total**
**£**
6,372
4,491|
|---|---|
||10,863|
||1,734
2,232|
||3,966|
||6,897|
||4,638|
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## **LIFEWAY CHURCH NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS YEAR ENDED 28TH FEBRUARY 2021**
||**28 02 21**||||||**29 02 20**|**29 02 20**|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|**4. DEBTORS**|**£**|||||||**£**|
|Gift Aid Tax reclaim|11,120|||||||6,465|
||11,120|||||||6,465|
||**28 02 21**||||||**29 02 20**||
|**5. CREDITORS**|**£**|||||||**£**|
|Trustee Loan account|2,789|||||||1,997|
|Trade Creditors|-|||||||280|
|Tax & Social Security Creditor|34|||||||77|
|Accruals|1,107|||||||532|
||3,930|||||||2,886|
|**6. ANALYSIS OF NET ASSETS BY FUND**|**General Fund **||**Restricted Funds**||**Total**||||
||**£ **|||**£**|**£**||||
|Fixed Assets|6,897|||-|6,897||||
|Current Assets|23,780|||11,288|35,068||||
|Current Liabilities|(3,930|)||-|(3,930|)|||
|**Fund Balance at 28th February 2021**|26,747|||11,288|38,035||||
## **7. TRUSTEES & CONNECTED PERSONS CONTRACTS & EXPENSES**
One (Year to 29 02 20 - One) Trustee was employed as pastor and received £ 9,670 (Year to 29 02 20 - £13,764) in the year. His wife also received £7,500 (Year to £7,500) as an employee. Non Trustee related expenses were reclaimed of £75 (Year to 29 02 20 - £ 3,025) by one (Year to 29 02 20 - three) Trustees.
## **8. INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S FEE**
The Independent Examiner received £540 (Year to 29 02 20 £482) for preparing the period's accounts and other financial services and £350 (Year to 29 02 20 £350) for the independent examination of same.
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