## **THE BRIDGE CHURCH BIRMINGHAM** **Registered Charity: 1186458** ## **STATEMENT OF ACCOUNT** ## **AND** ## **INDEPENDENT EXAMINATION REPORT** **FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31[ST] DECEMBER 2020** **Luke Silver Accountancy & Taxation Services 1 Eastcote Road Tiffield Towcester Northamptonshire NN12 8AS** **Mobile: 07710 456376** **E-mail: luke-silver@puresilver.org.uk** ## **Independent Examiner’s Report on the Accounts** ## **Receipts and Payment Accounts** ## **Report to the trustees/members of The Bridge Church Birmingham** ## **Registered Charity Number 1186458** ## **On the accounts for the year ended 31[st] December 2020** ## **Set out on the following pages** ## **Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner** The charity’s trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The charity¹s trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year under section 144(2) of the Charities Act 2011 (the 2011 Act) and that an independent examination is needed. It is my responsibility to: examine the accounts under section 145 of the 2011 Act; follow the procedures laid down in the General Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act; and 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 by the Charity Commissioners. 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 explanations from you as trustees concerning any 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 matter has come to my attention: (1) which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the requirements - To keep accounting records in accordance with section 130 of the 2011 Act; and - • To prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and to comply with the accounting requirements of the 2011 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. ## **Signed** _L A Silver_ ## **Date: 22 December 2021** Luke Silver HNC Business & Finance Accountancy Practitioner 1 Eastcote Road, Tiffield, Towcester, Northamptonshire. NN12 8AS ## **Independent Examiners Report to the Trustees and Church Council** ## **Introduction** Thank you for submitting the accounts for independent examination. They have been well maintained and the treasurer and others responsible are to be commended for their hard work. I will therefore keep my comments to a minimum. ## **Charity Law and Financial Regulations** The independent examination has been carried out in accordance with the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 1995 (Statutory Instruments No 2724) and the Accounting by Charities Statement of Recommended Practice (SORP). ## **Signing of Accounts** I shall be obliged if you will please forward a copy of the signature page for my records after the accounts have been signed by a representative appointed by the Trustees and Church Council. A spare copy is enclosed. ## **Conclusion** There are no other matters I feel need to be brought to your attention. Please do not hesitate to contact me for further clarification or for further assistance. ## **Luke Silver** ## **Date: 22 December 2021** ## **THE BRIDGE CHURCH BIRMINGHAM** ## **REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES AND CHURCH COUNCIL FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31[ST] DECEMBER 2020** ## **ACTIVITIES REVIEW** The financial results are set out in the enclosed accounts. The object of the charitable incorporated organisation is the advancement of the Christian faith in accordance with the statement of faith and in such ways as the Charity Trustees may from time to time, think fit. ## **TRUSTEES** The trustees during the year were as follows: Errol Lawson Lee Button Kehinde Lawson Yvonne Brooks Tobi Labeodan ## **STATEMENT** We certify that the books, vouchers and information produced to enable the independent examination of our accounts to be conducted contain a full and correct record of our financial transactions and activities to the best of our knowledge and belief. ## SIGNED ON BEHALF OF THE TRUSTEES Please print name: Date: ## **The Bridge Church Birmingham Registered Charity No: 1186458** Summary Receipts and Payments For The Year Ended 31st December 2020 ||**2020**||**2020**
**£**| |---|---|---|---| |Tithes & Offerings
Gifts|32,734
0|Church Ministries
Missions
Establishment / Admin|2,468
0
8,439| ||**32,734**||**10,907**| ||||| |**Opening Bal @ 01.01.20**
Barclays
**Total**|**Closing Balance @ 31.12.20**
6,314 Barclays
Account 93251403
**6,314 Total**||27,042
1,397| ||||**28,439**| LAS Summary 22/12/2021 ## **The Bridge Church Birmingham Registered Charity No: 1186458** Statement of Assets and Liabilities As At 31st December 2020 ||**£**|**£**| |---|---|---| |**Fixed Assets**
Church Premises (Insurance Value)
Equipment (Insurance Value)
**Total Fixed Assets**
**Current Assets**
Bank Balances:
Barclays
Bank Account 93251403
**Total Current Assets**
**Total Assets**
**Current Liabilites**
**Net Assets**|NIL
NIL|**0**
**28,439**| ||27,042
1,397|| |||| |||**28,439**| |||NIL| |||**28,439**| |||| LAS 22/12/2021 Assets