The Apostolic Church (Lawna) Reading Report and Accounts 30 June 2022
The Apostolic Church (Lawna) Reading Report and accounts Contents
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|---|---|
| Trustees, Advisors and Charity Information | 1 |
| Trustees' Report | 2 |
| Independent examiner's report | 4 |
| Statement of Financial Activities | 5 |
| Balance sheet | 6 |
| Notes to the Financial Statements | 7 |
The Apostolic Church (Lawna) Reading Charity Information
Trustees
Dr Abiodun Adeyemi (Chair) Samuel Olaleye Charity Dhudhu Nyamuzuwe Isaiah Oladejo
Independent Examiner
Fiona Fraser Fraser + Accountants 3 Barossa Place Perth PH1 5HG
Bankers
Barclays Bank 90-93 Broad Street Reading RG21 2AP
Registered charity number
1183833
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The Apostolic Church (Lawna) Reading Statement of Trustees' Responsibilities
The law applicable to charities in England and Wales requires the Trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial year which give a true and fair view of the Charity's financial activities during the year and of its financial position at the end of the year.
In preparing financial statements giving a true and fair view, the Trustees should follow best practice and:
-
apply suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently;
-
make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent;
-
state whether applicable accounting standards and statements of recommended practice have been followed, subject to any departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements; and
-
prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the charity will continue in operation.
The Trustees are responsible for keeping accounting records which disclose with reasonable accuracy the financial position of the Charity and which enablr them to ascertain the financial position of the Charity and which enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Charities Act 2011, the Charity (Accounts and Reports) Regulations and the provisions of the trust deeds. The Trustees are responsible for safeguarding the assets of the Charity and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention of fraud and other irregularities.
The Trustees confirm that they have met the responsibilities set out above and complied with the requirements for preparing accounts. The financial statements contained in this report have been complied from and are in accordance with the financial records maintained by the Trustees.
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The Apostolic Church (Lawna) Reading
The Trustees present their report and financial statements for the period ended 30 June 2022. Details of Trustees and the charities advisors are set out on page 1.
Structure, goverance and management
The charity is an unincorporated association, governed by a Trust Deed adopted on 11 June 2019
Objectives and activities
- the advancement of the Christian Religion according to the articles of faith set out in the schedule hereto.
Financial Review
The Statement of Financial Affairs includes the Income and Expenditure for the 12 month period. The trustees consider the activity levels to be satisfactory.
Public Benefit
The trustees confirm that they have referred to the guidance contained in the Charity Commission's general guidance on public benefit when reviewing the charity's objectives and activities and in planning future activities. It is the judgement of the Trustees that activities in pursuit of the above objectives fully meet the public benefit test, which they have kept in mind in planning programmes for the charity.
Statement of Trustees' responsibilities
Law applicable to charities in England and Wales requires the Trustees to prepare financial statements for each year which give a true and fair view of the charity's financial activities during the period and of it's financial position at the end of the year. In preparing financial statements giving a true and fair view, the trustees should follow best practice and:
-
select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently
-
make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent
-
prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to assume that the charity will continue in business.
The Trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records which disclose, with reasonable accuracy, the financial position of the charity, and which enable them to both ascertain the financial position of the charity and ensure that the financial statements comply with the Companies Act 1985. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charity and hence taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.
Dr Abiodun Adeyemi (Chair) Trustees
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The Apostolic Church (Lawna) Reading
Independent examiner's report to the members of The Apostolic Church (Lawna) Reading
I report on the accounts of The Apostolic Church (Lawna) Reading for the year ended 30 June 2022 which are set out on pages 5 to 7
Respective responsibilities of the trustees and independent examniner
The charity's trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts, The charity's trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year under section 144 of the Charities Act 2011 (" the - Charities Act") and that an independent examination is needed.
It is my responsibility to:
-
examine the accounts under section 145 of the Charities Act,
-
to follow the procedures laid down in the general Directions given by the Charity Commission (under section 145(5)(b) of the Charities Act, and
-
to state whether particular matters have come to my attention
Basis of independent examiner's report
My examination was carried out in accordance with the General Directions given be the Charity Commission. An 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 of explanations from you as trustees concerning such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit and consequently no opinion is given as to whether the accounts present a true and fair view and the report is limited to those matters set out in the statement below,
Independent examiner's statement
In connection with my examination, no matters has come to my attention:
(1) which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the requirements: - to keep proper accounting records in accordance with section 130 of the Charities Act: and - to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and to comply with the accounting requirements of the Charities Act
have not been met: or
(2) to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
Fiona Fraser ACA Fraser + Accountants 3 Barossa Place Perth PH1 5HG
Date:
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The Apostolic Church (Lawna) Reading Statement of financial activities
(Incorporating the income and expenditure account) for the period ended 30 June 2022
| INCOMING RESOURCES Donations and grants Tithes and donations Gift aid Fund-raising Investment income Interest received TOTAL INCOMING RESOURCES RESOURCES EXPENDED Ministry costs Other direct costs GOVERNANCE COSTS Employee costs Premises costs General administrative expenses Governance costs TOTAL RESOURCES EXPENDED Excess income over expenditure Balance bought forward 30 June 2020 Balance carried forward 30 June 2021 |
Unrestricted Restricted Total Total Funds Funds Funds Funds 2022 2021 £ £ 11,980 - 11,980 11,220 - - - - |
|---|---|
| 11,980 - 11,980 11,220 |
|
| 2 - 2 2 |
|
| 2 - 2 2 |
|
| 11,982 - 11,982 11,222 |
|
| 3,486 - 3,486 3,525 - - - - |
|
| 3,486 - 3,486 3,525 |
|
| - - - 4,483 - 4,483 (952) 954 - 954 206 - - - |
|
| 5,437 - 5,437 (746) |
|
| 8,923 - 8,923 2,779 |
|
| 3,059 - 3,059 8,443 24,720 24,720 16,399 27,779 - 27,779 24,842 |
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The Apostolic Church (Lawna) Reading Balance Sheet as at 30 June 2022
| Notes Current assets Debtors 1 Cash at bank and in hand Creditors: amounts falling due within one year 3 Net current liabilities Total assets less current liabilities Net assets Capital and reserves Unrestricted reserves 4 Restricted reserves 5 |
2022 £ - 27,899 27,899 (120) 27,779 27,779 27,779 27,779 - 27,779 |
2021 £ - 24,840 24,840 (120) 24,720 24,720 24,720 24,720 - 24,720 |
2021 £ - 24,840 24,840 (120) 24,720 24,720 24,720 24,720 - 24,720 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24,720 | |||
| 24,720 | |||
| 24,720 - |
|||
| 24,720 |
Approved by:
Dr Abiodun Adeyemi (Chair) Trustess
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The Apostolic Church (Lawna) Reading Notes to the Accounts for the period ended 30 June 2022
1 Debtors
2022
£
Gift aid due - -
3 Creditors: amounts falling due within one year 2022 Accruals 120
2022 £
120
4 Unrestricted reserve
2022 £
Retained profit 27,779
As at 30 June 2020 27,779
5 Restricted reserve
There are no restricted reserves as at 30 June 2022
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The Apostolic Church (Lawna) Reading Report and Accounts 30 June 2022
The Apostolic Church (Lawna) Reading Report and accounts Contents
| Page | |
|---|---|
| Trustees, Advisors and Charity Information | 1 |
| Trustees' Report | 2 |
| Independent examiner's report | 4 |
| Statement of Financial Activities | 5 |
| Balance sheet | 6 |
| Notes to the Financial Statements | 7 |
The Apostolic Church (Lawna) Reading Charity Information
Trustees
Dr Abiodun Adeyemi (Chair) Samuel Olaleye Charity Dhudhu Nyamuzuwe Isaiah Oladejo
Independent Examiner
Fiona Fraser Fraser + Accountants 3 Barossa Place Perth PH1 5HG
Bankers
Barclays Bank 90-93 Broad Street Reading RG21 2AP
Registered charity number
1183833
1
The Apostolic Church (Lawna) Reading Statement of Trustees' Responsibilities
The law applicable to charities in England and Wales requires the Trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial year which give a true and fair view of the Charity's financial activities during the year and of its financial position at the end of the year.
In preparing financial statements giving a true and fair view, the Trustees should follow best practice and:
-
apply suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently;
-
make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent;
-
state whether applicable accounting standards and statements of recommended practice have been followed, subject to any departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements; and
-
prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the charity will continue in operation.
The Trustees are responsible for keeping accounting records which disclose with reasonable accuracy the financial position of the Charity and which enablr them to ascertain the financial position of the Charity and which enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Charities Act 2011, the Charity (Accounts and Reports) Regulations and the provisions of the trust deeds. The Trustees are responsible for safeguarding the assets of the Charity and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention of fraud and other irregularities.
The Trustees confirm that they have met the responsibilities set out above and complied with the requirements for preparing accounts. The financial statements contained in this report have been complied from and are in accordance with the financial records maintained by the Trustees.
2
The Apostolic Church (Lawna) Reading
The Trustees present their report and financial statements for the period ended 30 June 2022. Details of Trustees and the charities advisors are set out on page 1.
Structure, goverance and management
The charity is an unincorporated association, governed by a Trust Deed adopted on 11 June 2019
Objectives and activities
- the advancement of the Christian Religion according to the articles of faith set out in the schedule hereto.
Financial Review
The Statement of Financial Affairs includes the Income and Expenditure for the 12 month period. The trustees consider the activity levels to be satisfactory.
Public Benefit
The trustees confirm that they have referred to the guidance contained in the Charity Commission's general guidance on public benefit when reviewing the charity's objectives and activities and in planning future activities. It is the judgement of the Trustees that activities in pursuit of the above objectives fully meet the public benefit test, which they have kept in mind in planning programmes for the charity.
Statement of Trustees' responsibilities
Law applicable to charities in England and Wales requires the Trustees to prepare financial statements for each year which give a true and fair view of the charity's financial activities during the period and of it's financial position at the end of the year. In preparing financial statements giving a true and fair view, the trustees should follow best practice and:
-
select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently
-
make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent
-
prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to assume that the charity will continue in business.
The Trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records which disclose, with reasonable accuracy, the financial position of the charity, and which enable them to both ascertain the financial position of the charity and ensure that the financial statements comply with the Companies Act 1985. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charity and hence taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.
Dr Abiodun Adeyemi (Chair) Trustees
3
The Apostolic Church (Lawna) Reading
Independent examiner's report to the members of The Apostolic Church (Lawna) Reading
I report on the accounts of The Apostolic Church (Lawna) Reading for the year ended 30 June 2022 which are set out on pages 5 to 7
Respective responsibilities of the trustees and independent examniner
The charity's trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts, The charity's trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year under section 144 of the Charities Act 2011 (" the - Charities Act") and that an independent examination is needed.
It is my responsibility to:
-
examine the accounts under section 145 of the Charities Act,
-
to follow the procedures laid down in the general Directions given by the Charity Commission (under section 145(5)(b) of the Charities Act, and
-
to state whether particular matters have come to my attention
Basis of independent examiner's report
My examination was carried out in accordance with the General Directions given be the Charity Commission. An 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 of explanations from you as trustees concerning such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit and consequently no opinion is given as to whether the accounts present a true and fair view and the report is limited to those matters set out in the statement below,
Independent examiner's statement
In connection with my examination, no matters has come to my attention:
(1) which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the requirements: - to keep proper accounting records in accordance with section 130 of the Charities Act: and - to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and to comply with the accounting requirements of the Charities Act
have not been met: or
(2) to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
Fiona Fraser ACA Fraser + Accountants 3 Barossa Place Perth PH1 5HG
Date:
4
The Apostolic Church (Lawna) Reading Statement of financial activities
(Incorporating the income and expenditure account) for the period ended 30 June 2022
| INCOMING RESOURCES Donations and grants Tithes and donations Gift aid Fund-raising Investment income Interest received TOTAL INCOMING RESOURCES RESOURCES EXPENDED Ministry costs Other direct costs GOVERNANCE COSTS Employee costs Premises costs General administrative expenses Governance costs TOTAL RESOURCES EXPENDED Excess income over expenditure Balance bought forward 30 June 2020 Balance carried forward 30 June 2021 |
Unrestricted Restricted Total Total Funds Funds Funds Funds 2022 2021 £ £ 11,980 - 11,980 11,220 - - - - |
|---|---|
| 11,980 - 11,980 11,220 |
|
| 2 - 2 2 |
|
| 2 - 2 2 |
|
| 11,982 - 11,982 11,222 |
|
| 3,486 - 3,486 3,525 - - - - |
|
| 3,486 - 3,486 3,525 |
|
| - - - 4,483 - 4,483 (952) 954 - 954 206 - - - |
|
| 5,437 - 5,437 (746) |
|
| 8,923 - 8,923 2,779 |
|
| 3,059 - 3,059 8,443 24,720 24,720 16,399 27,779 - 27,779 24,842 |
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The Apostolic Church (Lawna) Reading Balance Sheet as at 30 June 2022
| Notes Current assets Debtors 1 Cash at bank and in hand Creditors: amounts falling due within one year 3 Net current liabilities Total assets less current liabilities Net assets Capital and reserves Unrestricted reserves 4 Restricted reserves 5 |
2022 £ - 27,899 27,899 (120) 27,779 27,779 27,779 27,779 - 27,779 |
2021 £ - 24,840 24,840 (120) 24,720 24,720 24,720 24,720 - 24,720 |
2021 £ - 24,840 24,840 (120) 24,720 24,720 24,720 24,720 - 24,720 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24,720 | |||
| 24,720 | |||
| 24,720 - |
|||
| 24,720 |
Approved by:
Dr Abiodun Adeyemi (Chair) Trustess
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The Apostolic Church (Lawna) Reading Notes to the Accounts for the period ended 30 June 2022
1 Debtors
2022
£
Gift aid due - -
3 Creditors: amounts falling due within one year 2022 Accruals 120
2022 £
120
4 Unrestricted reserve
2022 £
Retained profit 27,779
As at 30 June 2020 27,779
5 Restricted reserve
There are no restricted reserves as at 30 June 2022
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