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2023-02-28-accounts

Registered Charity Number:- 1176796

LIFEWAY CHURCH

a Charitable Incorporated Organisation

TRUSTEES’ REPORT AND

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEAR END 28 February 2023

Lifeway Church 9 Brandle Avenue Bury Lancashire BL8 1DX lifewaychurchuk@gmail.com

CONTENTS

LIFEWAY CHURCH

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 28 February 2023

TRUSTEES' REPORT ....................................................................................................................................................... 3 INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT ....................................................................................................................... 5 STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES ................................................................................................................ 6 BALANCE SHEET ........................................................................................................................................................... 7 NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS .............................................................................................................. 8

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LIFEWAY CHURCH

TRUSTEES' REPORT

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 28 February 2023

The Trust was registered as a CIO No.1176796 on 23rd January 2018. Its address is 9 Brandle Avenue, Bury, Lancashire, BL8 1DX.

The trustees throughout the period and to date were Michael Aldaco, Stephane Aka, Constant Anaset and Ebeneezer Bamigbayan.

Michael Spencer MAAT of 65 Arnfield Road, Withington, Manchester, M20 4AG 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. Other key volunteers include:

Pastor - Mike Aldaco Childrens' Church - Trini Aldaco Youth Church - Jean Claude & Emily Mbololo Media - Ebenezer Bamigbayan Hospitality - Lisa Aldaco Ushering - Constant Anaset

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 seeks to maintain adequate unrestricted funds to cover:

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LIFEWAY CHURCH

TRUSTEES' REPORT

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 28 February 2023

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 organisation.

Review of Activities

The Church continues with outreach activities. We continue to use our YouTube live stream channel on Sunday mornings for those who cannot attend Sunday morning services.

We continue to have our Wednesday night services via Facebook as another form of outreach.

We are going to start the RETAIN AND MAINTAIN MINISTRY as another form of outreach to retain (help meet the needs of people) and help maintain their walk with Christ.

We continue to have our Ladies PUSH PRAYER meeting once a month via Zoom.

Every Friday we continue with our Prayer Connection prayer via Webex Conference call.

Future Plans

We are currently and will continue to reach out to the homeless and families in need of food, clothing, appliances and other needs.

We are currently looking for our own building so that we might do this work on a greater scale.

Signed:

Mike Aldaco (Trustee)

Date: 27/12/2023

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LIFEWAY CHURCH

INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 28 February 2023

I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of Lifeway Church Charitable Incorporated Organisation ('the CIO') for the year ended 28th February 2023.

Responsibilities and basis of report

As the Charity trustees of the CIO 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 the CIO's accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act. In carrying out my examination, I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act.

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 CIO 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 this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.

Signed:

Michael Spencer MAAT Spencer Accounting Services 65 Arnfield Road Withington Manchester M20 4AG

Date: 27/12/2023

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LIFEWAY CHURCH

STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 28 February 2023

Recommended
categories by activity
Notes Unrestricted
funds
£
Restricted
income funds
£
Endowment
funds
£
Total Funds
2023
£
Total Funds
2022
£
Incoming resources
Income and
endowments from:
Donations and legacies 2 88,768 3,121 0 91,889 48,897
Investments 3 15 0 0 15 8
Total 88,783 3,121 0 91,904 48,905
Resources expended
Expenditure on:
Charitable activities 4 49,432 367 0 49,799 35,796
Other 6 6,374 0 0 6,374 3,256
Total 55,806 367 0 56,173 39,052
Net
income/(expenditure)
before investment
gains/(losses)
32,977 2,754 0 35,731 9,853
Net
income/(expenditure)
32,977 2,754 0 35,731 9,853
Net movement in
funds
32,977 2,754 0 35,731 9,853
Reconciliation of
funds:
Total funds brought
forward
34,202 13,684 0 47,886 38,033
Total funds carried
forward
67,179 16,438 0 83,617 47,886

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BALANCE SHEET

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 28 February 2023

LIFEWAY CHURCH

Recommended
categories by activity
Notes Unrestricted
funds
£
Restricted
income funds
£
Endowment
funds
£
Total Funds
2023
£
Total Funds
2022
£
Fixed assets
Tangible assets 9 12,132 0 0 12,132 9,964
Total fixed assets 12,132 0 0 12,132 9,964
Current assets
Debtors 10 22,426 0 0 22,426 8,493
Cash at bank and in
hand
11 36,157 16,438 0 52,594 33,415
Total current assets 58,583 16,438 0 75,020 41,908
Creditors: amounts
falling due within one
year
12 3,536 0 0 3,536 3,986
Net current
assets/(liabilities)
55,047 16,438 0 71,484 37,922
Total assets less
current liabilities
67,179 16,438 0 83,616 47,886
Total net assets or
liabilities
67,179 16,438 0 83,616 47,886
Funds of the Charity
Unrestricted funds 13 67,179 67,179 34,202
Restricted income funds 13 16,438 16,438 13,684
Endowment funds 13 0 0 0
Total funds 67,179 16,438 0 84,616 47,886

The financial statements were approved by the Board on 27-Dec-2023 and signed on its behalf by:

Mike Aldaco (Trustee):

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LIFEWAY CHURCH

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 28 February 2023

1 Accounting Policies

1.1 Accounting Policies

The principal accounting policies adopted by the Charity, which is a public benefit entity, in the preparation of the accounts are as follows.

1.2 Basis of preparation

These accounts have been prepared under the historical cost convention, as modified by the inclusion of charitable properties and fixed asset investments and investment properties at valuation.

These accounts have been prepared in accordance with “Accounting and Reporting by Charities: 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 (FRS 102)” (effective 1 January 2019) - (Charities SORP (FRS 102)), the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) and the Charities Act 2011.

These accounts are presented in pounds sterling and rounded to the nearest pound.

1.3 Going concern

The Trustees have prepared financial projections, taking into consideration the current economic conditions and have, at the time of approving these accounts, a reasonable expectation that the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. Thus they continue to adopt the going concern basis of accounting in preparing the accounts.

1.4 Income from donations or grants

Income from donations and grants is recognised when the charity is entitled to the funds, the receipt is probable and the amount can be measured reliably. For donations, this is usually on receipt. For grants, this is usually when a formal offer is made in writing. If a donation or grant contains terms and conditions outside of the charity’s control which must be met before the charity is entitled to the funds, or if the donor specifies that the funds must be used in future time periods, then the income is deferred.

1.5 Tax reclaims on donations and gifts

Gift Aid receivable is included in income when there is a valid declaration from the donor. Any Gift Aid amount recovered on a donation is considered to be part of that gift and is treated as an addition to the same fund as the initial donation unless the donor or the terms of the appeal have specified otherwise.

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LIFEWAY CHURCH

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 28 February 2023

1.6 Donated goods

Donated goods are measured at fair value (the amount for which the asset could be exchanged) unless impractical to do so.

Gifts in kind for use by the charity are included in the SoFA as income from donations when receivable.

1.7 Donated services and facilities

Donated services and facilities are included in the SOFA when received at the value of the gift to the charity provided the value of the gift can be measured reliably.

Donated services and facilities that are consumed immediately are recognised as income with an equivalent amount recognised as an expense under the appropriate heading in the SOFA.

1.8 Expenditure

Expenditure is recognised when a present legal or constructive obligation exists at the balance sheet date as a result of a past event, it is probable that a transfer of economic benefits will be required to settle the obligation, and the amount can be estimated reliably. It is inclusive of VAT which cannot be recovered.

Direct costs are those costs which directly attribute to its activities. Wages and salaries are allocated to direct costs based on an estimate of time spent on charitable activities by staff members.

Support costs are those which do not produce a direct output.

1.9 Taxation

The organisation is a registered charity and has no liability to income tax or corporation tax on its charitable activities during the year.

Value added tax is accounted for on an accruals basis.

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LIFEWAY CHURCH

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 28 February 2023

1.10 Creditors

The charity has creditors which are measured at settlement amounts less any trade discounts.

1.11 Provisions for liabilities

A liability is measured on recognition at its historical cost and then subsequently measured at the best estimate of the amount required to settle the obligation at the reporting date.

1.12 Fund accounting

Unrestricted funds are those funds which are available for use at the discretion of the Trustees in furtherance of the general objectives of the charity and which have not been designated for other purposes.

Designated Funds are unrestricted funds set aside by the trustees for particular purposes.

Restricted funds are funds which are to be used in accordance with specific restrictions imposed by donors or which have been raised by the charity for particular purposes.

1.13 Tangible fixed assets

Tangible fixed assets, such as land and buildings, plant, vehicles and equipment that are over £100 in value, are held to provide an on-going economic benefit to a charity through their contribution, directly or indirectly, to the provision of goods or services by the charity.

Tangible fixed assets, other than freehold land, are stated at cost or valuation less depreciation and any provision for impairment. Depreciation is provided at rates calculated to write off the cost or valuation of fixed assets, less their estimated residual value, over their expected useful lives on the following basis:

Plant & Machinery 25% Reducing Balance

Fixtures & Fittings 20% Reducing Balance

1.14 Debtors

Debtors (including trade debtors and loans receivable) are measured on initial recognition at settlement amount after any trade discounts or amount advanced by the charity. Subsequently, they are measured at the cash or other consideration expected to be received.

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 28 February 2023

LIFEWAY CHURCH

2 Income from Donations and Legacies

Unrestricted
funds
Restricted
income
funds
Endowment
funds
Total funds
2023
Total funds
2022
Analysis £ £ £ £ £
Donation and gifts 88,768 3,121 0 91,889 48,897
Total 88,768 3,121 0 91,889 48,897

3 Income from Investments

Unrestricted
funds
Restricted
income
funds
Endowment
funds
Total funds
2023
Total funds
2022
Analysis £ £ £ £ £
Interest income 15 0 0 15 8
Total 15 0 0 15 8

4 Expenditure on Charitable Activities

Total funds 2023 Total funds 2022
Analysis £ £
Ministry 34,166 23,421
Poor Relief 1,144 540
Outreach 415 0
Building Costs 8,260 7,887
Support Costs 5,814 3,948
Total 49,799 35,796

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 28 February 2023

LIFEWAY CHURCH

5 Support Costs

Total funds 2023 Total funds 2022
Analysis £ £
Printing and stationery 778 252
Mileage 2,340 2,340
Travelling & Subsistence 1,578 301
Interest Payable 0 0
Governance Costs
Accountants fees 1,118 1,055
Total 5,814 3,948

6 Other Expenditure

Unrestricted Restricted Endowment Total funds Total funds
funds income funds funds 2023 2022
Analysis £ £ £ £ £
Depreciation Charge
for the Year - Plant & 6,141 0 0 6,141 3,063
Machinery
Depreciation Charge
for the Year - Fixtures 233 0 0 233 193
& Fittings
Total 6,374 0 0 6,374 3,256

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LIFEWAY CHURCH

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 28 February 2023

7 Details of Certain Items of Expenditure

7 Details of Certain Items of Expenditure
This year Last year
£ £
Independent examiner’s fees 385 350
Assurance services other than audit or independent examination
Tax advisory fees
Other fees (for example: financial advice, consultancy, accountancy services)
paid to the independent examiner
435 540

8 Analysis of Grants Paid

8.1 This Year

Analysis Grants to individuals Total £ Poor Relief 1,144 1,144

8.2 Last Year

Analysis Grants to individuals Total £ Poor Relief 540 540

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 28 February 2023

LIFEWAY CHURCH

9 Tangible Fixed Assets

9.1 Cost or valuation

At 01 March 2022
Additions
Disposals
Revaluations
Transfers *
At 28 February 2023
Plant & Machinery
Fixtures & Fittings
£
£
16,022
1,164
8,542
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
24,564
1,164

9.2 Amortisation and impairments

At 01 March 2022
Additions
Disposals
Revaluations
Transfers
At 28 February 2023
9.3 Net book value*
At 01 March 2022
At 28 February 2023
Plant & Machinery
Fixtures & Fittings
£
£
6,831
624
6,141
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
12,972
624
Plant & Machinery
Fixtures & Fittings
£
£
9,191
540
11,592
540

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LIFEWAY CHURCH

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 28 February 2023

10 Debtors: Amounts falling due within one year

Total funds 2023 Total funds 2022
£ £
Other debtors 22,426 8,493
Total 22,426 8,493

Other debtors consists of: Gift Aid tax reclaim due of £16,481 (Year to 28/2/22 £7,793). Concessionary loans made to individuals interest free as a form of poor relief to the value of £5,945 (Year to 28/02/22 £700). Repayment terms are open ended, with the possibility of converting to grants to individuals at a future date.

11 Cash at bank and in hand

Total funds 2023 Total funds 2022
£ £
Cash in transition 396 60
Current A/C 216 788
Savings A/C 51,982 32,567
Total 52,594 33,415

12 Creditors: Amounts falling due within one year

Total funds 2023 Total funds 2022
£ £
Accruals and deferred income 775 662
Taxation and social security 174 35
Other creditors 2,587 3,289
Total 3,536 3,986

Other creditors is a Trustee Loan account payable to Mike Aldaco.

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 28 February 2023

LIFEWAY CHURCH

13 Charity funds

13.1 Details of material funds held and movements during the CURRENT reporting period

Fund Fund
Fund names balances
brought
Income Expenditure Transfers Gains and
losses
balances
carried
forward forward
£ £ £ £ £ £
Unrestricted funds
General Fund 34,202 88,783 (55,806) 0 0 67,179
Restricted income
funds
Building Fund 12,798 3,121 0 0 0 15,919
Children Fund 886 0 (367) 0 0 518
13,684 3,121 (367) 0 0 16,438
Total 47,886 91,904 (56,173) 0 0 83,617

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LIFEWAY CHURCH

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 28 February 2023

13.2 Details of material funds held and movements during the PREVIOUS reporting period

Fund Fund
Fund names balances
brought
Income Expenditure Transfers Gains and
losses
balances
carried
forward forward
£ £ £ £ £ £ £
Unrestricted funds
General Fund 26,745 46,305 (38,848) 0 0 34,202
Restricted income funds
Building Fund 10,198 2,600 0 0 0 12,798
Children Church Fund 1,090 0 (204) 0 0 886
11,288 2,600 (204) 0 0 13,684
Total 38,033 48,905 (39,052) 0 0 47,886

13.3 Transfers between funds

This Year

Amount
£
Between unrestricted and restricted funds 0
Between endowment and restricted funds 0
Between endowment and unrestricted funds 0

Last Year

Amount
£
Between unrestricted and restricted funds 0
Between endowment and restricted funds 0
Between endowment and unrestricted funds 0

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 28 February 2023

LIFEWAY CHURCH

14 Transactions with trustees and related parties

14.1 Trustee remuneration and benefits

This year

None of the trustees have been paid any remuneration or received any other benefits from an employment with their charity or a related entity (True or False)

False

In the period the charity has paid trustees remuneration and benefits. Please give the amount of, and legal authority for, any remuneration or other benefits paid to a trustee by the charity or any institution or company connected with it.

Name of trustee Legal authority (eg order,
governing document)
Remuneration Remuneration Remuneration Other TOTAL
£ £ £ £ £
Mike Aldaco GoverningDocument 15,473 15,473
Stephane Aka CharityCommission 250 250
Constant Anaset CharityCommission 250 250

Please give details of why remuneration or other employment benefits were paid.

Mike Aldaco is employed as pastor. Stephane Aka and Constant Anaset were both given an honorarium to reflect their long-standing service to the church.

Last year

None of the trustees have been paid any remuneration or received any other benefits from an employment with their charity or a related entity (True or False)

False

In the period the charity has paid trustees remuneration and benefits. Please give the amount of, and legal authority for, any remuneration or other benefits paid to a trustee by the charity or any institution or company connected with it.

Name of trustee Legal authority (eg order,
governing document)
Remuneration Remuneration Remuneration Other TOTAL
£ £ £ £ £
Mike Aldaco GoverningDocument 10,673 10,673
Stephane Aka CharityCommission 301 301

Please give details of why remuneration or other employment benefits were paid.

Mike Aldaco is employed as pastor. Stephane Aka had non trustee expenses reclaimed.

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LIFEWAY CHURCH

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 28 February 2023

14.2 Trustees' expenses

If the charity has paid trustees expenses for fulfilling their duties, details of such transactions should be provided in this note. If there are no transactions to report, please enter “True” in the box below. If there are transactions to report, please enter 'False'.

No trustee expenses have been incurred (True or False)

True

14.3 Transaction(s) with related parties

Please give details of any transaction undertaken by (or on behalf of) the charity in which a related party has a material interest, including where funds have been held as agent for related parties. If there are no such transactions, please enter true in the box provided.

This year

There have been no related party transactions in the reporting period (True or False) There have been no related party transactions in the reporting period (True or False) There have been no related party transactions in the reporting period (True or False) False False
Name of the trustee or related
party

Relationship to charity
Description of the
transaction(s)
Amount
£
Trini Aldaco Wife to trustee Monthly salary 7,500

In relation to the transactions above, please provide the terms and conditions, including any security and the nature Trini Aldaco is an employee under PAYE. of any payment (consideration) to be provided in settlement.

Last year

There have been no related party transactions in the reporting period (True or False) There have been no related party transactions in the reporting period (True or False) There have been no related party transactions in the reporting period (True or False) False False
Name of the trustee or related
party

Relationship to charity
Description of the
transaction(s)
Amount
£
Trini Aldaco Wife to trustee Monthly salary £7,525

In relation to the transactions above, please provide the terms and conditions, including any security and the nature Trini Aldaco is an employee under PAYE. of any payment (consideration) to be provided in settlement.

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