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2024-03-31-accounts

REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER: 1182820

Report of the Trustees and

Unaudited Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 March 2024

for

SURBITON NEW LIFE BAPTIST CHURCH

Ark Accountancy Limited Chartered Certified Accountant 31 Cheam Road Epsom Surrey KT17 1QX

SURBITON NEW LIFE BAPTIST CHURCH

Contents of the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 March 2024

Page
Report of the Trustees 1 to 4
Independent Examiner's Report 5
Statement of Financial Activities 6
Balance Sheet 7
Notes to the Financial Statements 8 to 13
Detailed Statement of Financial Activities 14 to 15

SURBITON NEW LIFE BAPTIST CHURCH

for the Year Ended 31 March 2024

Report of the Trustees

Surbiton New Life Baptist Church operated as an unregistered charity until 4.4.19, governed by the rules of the London Baptist Association. It was registered as a CIO (charitable incorporated organisation) from 5.4.19. The charity reference is 1182820.

OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES

Objectives and aims

The purpose of Surbiton New Life Baptist Church CIO is the advancement of the Christian faith in accordance to the principles of the Baptist denomination. In addition, Surbiton New Life Baptist Church advances education and carries out other charitable purposes in the United Kingdom and/or other parts of the world. The CIO was set up with the intention to transfer off all of the activities, assets, and liabilities of the existing unincorporated Surbiton New Life Baptist Church to Surbiton New Life Baptist Church CIO.

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SURBITON NEW LIFE BAPTIST CHURCH

for the Year Ended 31 March 2024

Report of the Trustees

ACHIEVEMENT AND PERFORMANCE

Charitable activities

The year 2023 was a year dedicated to deepening our connection with the Lord through intentional love (Matthew 22:37-40). It has been a remarkable year of growth, faith, and community at Surbiton New Life Baptist Church.

As part of our commitment to love the Lord intentionally, we expanded our community outreach programs by starting Tots and Carers (after the long break during the lockdown), which has seen new and familiar families attending. The Well has served several homeless individuals this year, providing not only nourishment for the body but also spiritual nourishment through prayer and encouragement through the sharing of the Word of God. Additionally, some church members have been volunteering their time and resources to assist those facing hardships in our community through pastoral care and evangelism. This has exemplified the love of the Lord in tangible ways.

Mission/Evangelism

We continue to support the Baptist Mission Society BMS with the missionary work they do within the UK and overseas. We raise money to support their efforts during our annual harvest and we take part in the birthday scheme as well as the postage stamps collection, which was recently stopped. We also continue to support the youth mission in New Generation, Romania where Iulian has been doing a great missionary work with the young ones and these missions have been transformative for both missionaries and those who are witnessed to.

Prayer

John Wesley once said, 'God does nothing except in answer to believing prayer'. Scripture in James 5:16 tells us in the NKJB "the effective and fervent prayer of a righteous man avails much."

SNLBC currently has three regular prayer meetings comprising Bethel Encounter, which is held at Langley Road between 10.30 and midday every Wednesday morning. Starting with scriptures and our prayers cover various topics including those in need within the fellowship but also for national and international situations during these troubled days. The number of people who come to pray vary each week but there are usually between 4 to 8 people.

Two prayer meetings, which began in the Covid lockdown still take place on Wednesday and Friday evening from 7pm to 8pm on Zoom. Regular people attend these online gatherings and are now very small in number. However, they are often powerful times, and we see many answered prayer.

Prayer is a regular part of church services on Sunday morning. A small group of people pray before the service for a short time at the front of the church for the service and for those leading and preaching. Prior to Covid lockdown this time of prayer always took place in the garden room again with regular attenders. Prayer before church can be difficult as the church is often noisy with things happening as people take their seats and greet friends. .

Bible Studies

Our daily Bible studies, weekly prayer gatherings (and on zoom) coupled with the Home Groups, where members come together to deepen their relationship with God through prayer, reflection, and scripture study has helped foster a sense of spiritual intimacy and unity among our church family.

Music Team

The music team will be led by Julian Orton and is preparing to begin rehearsals and again lead workshop service shortly.

Youth/ Children

Our youth ministry 316 and Junior Church have thrived this year. We introduced a study on "Living for Jesus" at the beginning of the year that has helped the young ones to learn how to live holy and righteous lives for the Lord in accordance with scriptures. We have seen the young ones invite their classmates and friends to join our meetings.

Moreover, through engaging activities and discussions, these young ones have learned the importance of cultivating an intentional love for the Lord from a young age.

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SURBITON NEW LIFE BAPTIST CHURCH

Report of the Trustees

for the Year Ended 31 March 2024

The Lighthouse programme was discontinued as our Young Adults group (20 to 40 year olds) started and some have come together to pray and go out for evangelism in the community. Arrangements have been made for regular meetings, where various activities will be held, including Bible studies, talks, movies, outreach, and away days/weekends.

Men's Meeting and bible study groups

The men of the church have met regularly at Langley Road to study the bible. There are approximately six regular attendees to this Saturday morning meeting. Moreover, our weekly Bible studies and Home Groups have allowed our members to dive deeper into their faith and develop a more profound love for the Lord and His Word.

Balaclava Road

The premises has been used regularly by hirers since the end of the lockdown. Regular hires have continued. Evergreen Church also meets at Balaclava Road on a Sunday.

The Well was once again active and has received good volunteer support.

Pastoral Care

Home Group Bible studies are a great way of both growing spiritually and fostering Christian community. At present there are two mixed adult home groups in the church, both held fortnightly. The meetings are centred on Bible study, but we also pray for one another and for others, and we enjoy our fellowship very much.

We have studied several of the Psalms, together with related events in the life of Jesus, looked at length on the life of Peter and what he learned throughout his time as a disciple of Jesus, and now we are going through the Acts of the We have also studied Great Prayers of the Bible.

Security

Security of both Balaclava and Langley Road premises remained under contract with Chubb with major incidents recorded.

MANSE

The pastor and his family continued to enjoy the manse during the financial year, with no major issues or concerns reported.

FINANCIAL REVIEW

Reserves policy

It is the opinion of the Charity Trustees that there are sufficient reserves to maintain on-going operations. The trustees have complied with the duty in sections 17(5) of the 2011 Charity Act to have due regard to public benefit guidance published by the Charity Commission.

STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT

Governing document

The church is controlled by its governing document, a constitution, and constitutes a charitable incorporated organisation, company number CE017081, a charity registered as a body corporate under part 11 of the Charities Act 2011. It is also governed by the rules of the London Baptist Association

Organisational structure

The pastor and deacons of the Church are the Charity Trustees and are responsible for the governance of the Church and the fulfilment of the purposes through its activities acting according to the will of God as discerned by the Church Members' meetings. The Church's organizational structure and the procedure for the appointment of the leadership are specified in the Church constitution. This constitution was approved by the Church meeting and can only be altered by a resolution of a Special Church Members' Meeting.

Wider network

Surbiton New Life Baptist Church is part of the wider network of Baptist Churches in the UK.

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SURBITON NEW LIFE BAPTIST CHURCH

for the Year Ended 31 March 2024

Report of the Trustees

STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT

Risk management

The Charity Trustees are aware of the need to examine the major financial, strategic, and operational risks faced by the Church. We confirm that systems have been established so that necessary steps can be taken to manage and mitigate those risks..

REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS Registered Charity number

1182820

Principal address

6 Langley Road Surbiton Surrey KT6 6QJ

Trustees

Dr J Orton (General Practitioner - retired) J Waters (Interim secretary - retired) Rev R Asante (Pastor) J Oosthuizen (Treasurer) Ms V Bagley (Pastoral care)

Independent Examiner

Mary E Ryan Ark Accountancy Limited Chartered Certified Accountant 31 Cheam Road Epsom Surrey KT17 1QX

Solicitors

Anthony Collins 134 Edmund Street Birmingham B3 2ES

Minister

Rev Richard Asante

Secretary (interim) John Waters

Approved by order of the board of trustees on 12 January 2025 and signed on its behalf by:

Rev R Asante - Trustee

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Independent Examiner's Report to the Trustees of SURBITON NEW LIFE BAPTIST CHURCH

Independent examiner's report to the trustees of SURBITON NEW LIFE BAPTIST CHURCH

I report to the charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of SURBITON NEW LIFE BAPTIST CHURCH (the Trust) for the year ended 31 March 2024.

Responsibilities and basis of report

As the charity trustees of the Trust 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 Trust's accounts carried out under Section 145 of the Act and in carrying out my examination I have followed all 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:

  1. accounting records were not kept in respect of the Trust as required by Section 130 of the Act; or

  2. the accounts do not accord with those records; or

  3. the accounts do not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the form and content of 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.

Mary E Ryan

Ark Accountancy Limited Chartered Certified Accountant 31 Cheam Road Epsom Surrey KT17 1QX

15 January 2025

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SURBITON NEW LIFE BAPTIST CHURCH

Statement of Financial Activities

for the Year Ended 31 March 2024

Notes
INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM
Donations and legacies
Investment income
2
Total
EXPENDITURE ON
Charitable activities
Property - Langley Road
Property- Balaclava Road
Property - Northcote Avenue (Manse)
Ministerial
Langley Road church meetings
Mission/The Well
Other support costs
Total
NET INCOME
RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS
Total funds brought forward
TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD
Unrestricted
funds
£
64,367
57,056
121,423
18,713
16,970
6,481
20,635
140
8,406
31,771
103,116
18,307
2,714,805
2,733,112
Restricted
fund
£
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
31.3.24
Total
funds
£
64,367
57,056
121,423
18,713
16,970
6,481
20,635
140
8,406
31,771
103,116
18,307
2,714,805
2,733,112
31.3.23
Total
funds
£
56,445
60,405
116,850
16,932
16,357
4,807
16,300
-
11,003
16,863
82,262
34,588
2,680,217
2,714,805

The notes form part of these financial statements

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SURBITON NEW LIFE BAPTIST CHURCH

Balance Sheet

31 March 2024

Notes
FIXED ASSETS
Tangible assets
6
Investment property
7
CURRENT ASSETS
Debtors
8
Cash at bank
CREDITORS
Amounts falling due within one year
9
NET CURRENT ASSETS
TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT
LIABILITIES
NET ASSETS
FUNDS
11
Unrestricted funds
TOTAL FUNDS
Unrestricted
funds
£
5,079
2,700,000
2,705,079
15,077
22,396
37,473
(9,440)
28,033
2,733,112
2,733,112
Restricted
fund
£
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
31.3.24
Total
funds
£
5,079
2,700,000
2,705,079
15,077
22,396
37,473
(9,440)
28,033
2,733,112
2,733,112
2,733,112
2,733,112
31.3.23
Total
funds
£
3,115
2,700,000
2,703,115
14,177
20,413
34,590
(22,900)
11,690
2,714,805
2,714,805
2,714,805
2,714,805

The financial statements were approved by the Board of Trustees and authorised for issue on 12 January 2025 and were signed on its behalf by:

R Asante - Trustee

The notes form part of these financial statements

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SURBITON NEW LIFE BAPTIST CHURCH

Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 March 2024

1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Basis of preparing the financial statements

The financial statements of the charity, which is a public benefit entity under FRS 102, have been prepared in accordance with the Charities SORP (FRS 102) '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)', Financial Reporting Standard 102 'The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland' and the Charities Act 2011. The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention.

Income

All income is recognised in the Statement of Financial Activities once the charity has entitlement to the funds, it is probable that the income will be received and the amount can be measured reliably.

Expenditure

Liabilities are recognised as expenditure as soon as there is a legal or constructive obligation committing the charity to that expenditure, it is probable that a transfer of economic benefits will be required in settlement and the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably. Expenditure is accounted for on an accruals basis and has been classified under headings that aggregate all cost related to the category. Where costs cannot be directly attributed to particular headings they have been allocated to activities on a basis consistent with the use of resources.

Grants offered subject to conditions which have not been met at the year end date are noted as a commitment but not accrued as expenditure.

Tangible fixed assets

Depreciation is provided at the following annual rates in order to write off each asset over its estimated useful life.

Plant, fixtures & fittings, PA - 25% on cost Office equipment - 50% on cost and 20% on cost

Investment property

Investment property is shown at most recent valuation. Any aggregate surplus or deficit arising from changes in fair value is recognised in the Statement of Financial Activities.

Taxation

The charity is exempt from tax on its charitable activities.

Fund accounting

Unrestricted funds can be used in accordance with the charitable objectives at the discretion of the trustees.

Restricted funds can only be used for particular restricted purposes within the objects of the charity. Restrictions arise when specified by the donor or when funds are raised for particular restricted purposes.

Further explanation of the nature and purpose of each fund is included in the notes to the financial statements.

Pension costs and other post-retirement benefits

The charity operates a defined contribution pension scheme. Contributions payable to the charity's pension scheme are charged to the Statement of Financial Activities in the period to which they relate.

continued...

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SURBITON NEW LIFE BAPTIST CHURCH

Notes to the Financial Statements - continued for the Year Ended 31 March 2024

2. INVESTMENT INCOME

Rents received
Deposit account interest
3.
TRUSTEES' REMUNERATION AND BENEFITS
Trustees' salaries
Trustees' pension contributions to money purchase schemes
Trustees' expenses
One trustee was reimbursed expenses of £2.969 in the year (2023 £132)
4.
STAFF COSTS
The average monthly number of employees during the year was as follows:
Minister
No employees received emoluments in excess of £60,000.
5.
COMPARATIVES FOR THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
Unrestricted
funds
£
INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM
Donations and legacies
56,445
Investment income
60,405
Total
116,850
EXPENDITURE ON
Charitable activities
Property - Langley Road
16,932
Property- Balaclava Road
16,357
Property - Northcote Avenue (Manse)
4,807
Ministerial
16,300
Mission/The Well
11,003
Other support costs
16,863
Total
82,262
NET INCOME
34,588
31.3.24
£
57,052
4
57,056
31.3.24
£
37,329
3,942
41,271
31.3.24
1
Restricted
fund
£
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
31.3.23
£
60,405
-
60,405
31.3.23
£
31,343
1,258
32,601
31.3.23
1
Total
funds
£
56,445
60,405
116,850
16,932
16,357
4,807
16,300
11,003
16,863
82,262
34,588

continued...

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SURBITON NEW LIFE BAPTIST CHURCH

Notes to the Financial Statements - continued for the Year Ended 31 March 2024

5.
COMPARATIVES FOR THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL
RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS
Total funds brought forward
TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD
6.
TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS
COST
At 1 April 2023
Additions
At 31 March 2024
DEPRECIATION
At 1 April 2023
Charge for year
At 31 March 2024
NET BOOK VALUE
At 31 March 2024
At 31 March 2023
7.
INVESTMENT PROPERTY
FAIR VALUE
At 1 April 2023
and 31 March 2024
NET BOOK VALUE
At 31 March 2024
At 31 March 2023
Fair value at 31 March 2024 is represented by:
Valuation in 2024
ACTIVITIES - continued
Unrestricted
Restricted
funds
fund
£
£
2,680,217
-
2,714,805
-
Plant,
fixtures
& fittings,
Office
PA
equipment
£
£
9,923
7,385
4,621
-
14,544
7,385
7,605
6,588
1,860
797
9,465
7,385
5,079
-
2,318
797
Total
funds
£
2,680,217
2,714,805
Totals
£
17,308
4,621
21,929
14,193
2,657
16,850
5,079
3,115
£
2,700,000
2,700,000
2,700,000
£
2,700,000

continued...

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SURBITON NEW LIFE BAPTIST CHURCH

Notes to the Financial Statements - continued for the Year Ended 31 March 2024

8.
DEBTORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR
Trade debtors
Other debtors
Prepayments
9.
CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR
Bank loans and overdrafts (see note 10)
Other creditors
10.
LOANS
An analysis of the maturity of loans is given below:
Amounts falling due within one year on demand:
Bank loans
11.
MOVEMENT IN FUNDS
Net
movement
At 1.4.23
in funds
£
£
Unrestricted funds
General fund
7,926
(18,020)
Property - Langley Road
951,371
34,406
Property - Balaclava Road
980,508
28,491
Property - Northcote Avenue
775,000
(6,481)
Ministerial
-
(20,635)
Mission/The Well
-
(8,406)
Tots & Carers
-
2,654
150th Anniversary Celebration
-
2,628
Sound Equipment
-
3,345
Digital Collection Plate
-
325
2,714,805
18,307
TOTAL FUNDS
2,714,805
18,307
31.3.24
£
1,818
13,259
-
15,077
31.3.24
£
8,000
1,440
9,440
31.3.24
£
8,000
Transfers
between
funds
£
15,119
(21,641)
(26,549)
6,481
20,635
8,406
(2,654)
-
121
82
-
-
31.3.23
£
6,667
7,297
213
14,177
31.3.23
£
22,000
900
22,900
31.3.23
£
22,000
At
31.3.24
£
5,025
964,136
982,450
775,000
-
-
-
2,628
3,466
407
2,733,112
2,733,112

continued...

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SURBITON NEW LIFE BAPTIST CHURCH

Notes to the Financial Statements - continued for the Year Ended 31 March 2024

11. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS - continued

Net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows:

Unrestricted funds
General fund
Property - Langley Road
Property - Balaclava Road
Property - Northcote Avenue
Ministerial
Mission/The Well
Tots & Carers
150th Anniversary Celebration
Sound Equipment
Digital Collection Plate
TOTAL FUNDS
Incoming
resources
£
5,966
59,554
45,461
-
-
-
2,654
2,828
4,500
460
121,423
121,423
Resources
Movemen
expended
in funds
£
£
(23,986)
(18,020
(25,148)
34,406
(16,970)
28,491
(6,481)
(6,481
(20,635)
(20,635
(8,406)
(8,406
-
2,654
(200)
2,628
(1,155)
3,345
(135)
325
(103,116)
18,307
(103,116)
18,307
Resources
Movemen
expended
in funds
£
£
(23,986)
(18,020
(25,148)
34,406
(16,970)
28,491
(6,481)
(6,481
(20,635)
(20,635
(8,406)
(8,406
-
2,654
(200)
2,628
(1,155)
3,345
(135)
325
(103,116)
18,307
(103,116)
18,307
18,307
18,307

Comparatives for movement in funds

Unrestricted funds
General fund
Property - Langley Road
Property - Balaclava Road
Property - Northcote Avenue
Ministerial
Mission/The Well
Tots & Carers
Fellowship Fund
TOTAL FUNDS
At 1.4.22
£
(40,578)
940,288
1,008,951
768,801
-
-
2,609
146
2,680,217
2,680,217
Net
movement
in funds
£
(9,952)
43,168
33,210
(4,535)
(16,300)
(11,003)
-
-
34,588
34,588
Transfers
between
funds
£
58,455
(32,085)
(61,652)
10,734
16,300
11,003
(2,609)
(146)
-
-
At
31.3.23
£
7,925
951,371
980,509
775,000
-
-
-
-
2,714,805
2,714,805

continued...

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Notes to the Financial Statements - continued for the Year Ended 31 March 2024

11. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS - continued

Comparative net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows:

Unrestricted funds
General fund
Property - Langley Road
Property - Balaclava Road
Property - Northcote Avenue
Ministerial
Mission/The Well
TOTAL FUNDS
Incoming
resources
£
6,911
60,100
49,567
272
-
-
116,850
116,850
Resources
Movement
expended
in funds
£
£
(16,863)
(9,952)
(16,932)
43,168
(16,357)
33,210
(4,807)
(4,535)
(16,300)
(16,300)
(11,003)
(11,003)
(82,262)
34,588
(82,262)
34,588

12. RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURES

Remuneration of £37,329 was paid to one trustee in the year (2023 £31,343).

Donations totalling £23,990 were received from 5 trustees in the year (2023 £11,154)

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Detailed Statement of Financial Activities for the Year Ended 31 March 2024

Detailed Statement of Financial Activities
for the Year Ended 31 March 2024
31.3.24 31.3.23
£ £
INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS
Donations and legacies
Gifts & collections 13,892 10,767
Donations 22,076 12,224
Gift aided donations & refunds 28,399 33,454
64,367 56,445
Investment income
Rents received 57,052 60,405
Deposit account interest 4 -
57,056 60,405
Total incoming resources 121,423 116,850
EXPENDITURE
Charitable activities
Trustees' salaries 18,664 15,671
Trustees' pension contributions 1,971 629
Pulpit expenses 140 388
Outreach Facilitation 2,433 3,360
Premises expenses 4,248 1,568
Grants to institutions 5,548 6,688
Grants to individuals 425 955
33,429 29,259
Support costs
Management
Trustees' salaries 18,665 15,672
Trustees' pension contributions 1,971 629
Rates and water 5,340 2,746
Insurance 5,374 4,887
Light and heat 10,733 6,111
Telephone 3,217 2,755
Postage and stationery 366 79
Sundries - 570
Repairs & renewals 4,572 3,249
Cleaning 8,680 7,497
Motor, travel & subsistence 3,654 1,984
Books & subscriptions 2,219 2,324
Computer costs 256 234
Training - 1,345
Plant & machinery depreciation 2,402 2,131
Fixtures & fittings deprec'n 798 266
68,247 52,479

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Detailed Statement of Financial Activities for the Year Ended 31 March 2024

Detailed Statement of Financial Activities
for the Year Ended 31 March 2024
31.3.24 31.3.23
£ £
Management
Governance costs
Accountancy fees 1,440 640
Bookkeeping fees - (116)
1,440 524
Total resources expended 103,116 82,262
Net income 18,307 34,588

This page does not form part of the statutory financial statements

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