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2022-05-24-accounts

Charity Number: 1188131 Company Number CE020823

Gower New Life Church CIO

Charity number: 1188131 Company Number: CE020823

Trustee Report and Financial Statements for the year ended 24[th] May 2022

Gower New Life Church

Charity Number: 1188131 Company Number CE020823

Contents

Page
Legal and administrative information 2
Trustees report 3 - 8
Independent Examiner’s report 9
Statement of financial activities 10
Balance sheet 11
Notes to the financial statements 12 - 15

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Gower New Life Church

Charity Number: 1188131 Company Number CE020823

Legal and administrative information

Company Name: Gower New Life Church CIO Charity Registration Number: 1188131 Company Number: CE020823

Address: Barham Centre Mount Pisgah Parkmill, Gower Swansea SA3 2EQ Trustees: Fleman Patrice Aka Linda Anne Knox David Bassett Thomas John Kenneth Tancock Independent Examiner: Nicola Lewis EasyBooks Wales Ltd Unit 4, Dragon 24, North Dock, Llanelli, SA15 2LF Bankers: HSBC UK Bank PLC 4A Vaughan Street Llanelli SA15 3TY

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Gower New Life Church

Charity Number: 1188131 Company Number CE020823

Report of the Trustees

For the year ended 24 May 2022

The Trustees present their report and the financial statements for the year ended 24 May 2022. The trustees who served during the year and up to the date of this report are set out on page 2. The organisation received charitable status approval as a CIO on 24[th] February 2020.

Structure, governance and management

The Charity is managed by trustees who are appointed and in line with the charity’s governing document.

Governing Document

The charity is governed by its Constitution.

Objectives and activities

The main purpose and objects of the charity are set out in the governing document as follows:

Achievements and performance

Kingdom Series

At the beginning of each year, we ask the Lord for a “Word” which becomes our focus and key theme for the year. This year, we felt the Lord wanted us to focus on His Kingdom in the church and on Gower. This led to us starting teaching series focused on the Kingdom of God. We explored God’s Idea of the Kingdom from the Old Testament to the New Testament. Since the Kingdom of God is within us and is to be lived out through our interactions with our communities and workplaces, we prayed for a practical way to make it a reality. This came in the form of Ed Silvoso’s book: Ekklesia – Rediscovering God’s Instrument for Global Transformation . As a result, we transitioned from the kingdom series to church and kingdom series. Ekklesia is the Greek word for church. We decided to study it as it helped us have a better understanding of the church and her mission as God’s agency of kingdom expansion and community transformation.

We encouraged the church to read Ed Silvoso’s book Ekklesia as a text book for both Sunday teachings and bible study discussions. There was a real excitement and hunger to learn and apply those fresh revelations. These series encouraged the church to be more outwards looking.

The practical applications are highlighted by activities throughout the year.

Sunday Services

Our Sunday services help us to fulfil our vision of “Following Jesus and Growing Together…” Our core activities consist of providing a contemporary worship experience, relevant bible teachings and fellowship. One of the most common feedback items we get from our Sunday service visitors is that “it feels

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like family”. This is a real encouragement as being a church family where all generations can be family and feel at home, is one of our core values.

When the covid pandemic started in March 2020, we adapted by moving our services online via zoom. Having “zoom church” online actually contributed to bringing us closer together as a church family. Our love for Jesus and for each other grew and our faith strengthened.

When the covid restrictions were first lifted in September, we took the opportunity to have our first outdoor church meeting (20/09/2020). This was followed by the second outdoor meeting on May 2nd, 2021. Both meetings were a well needed break for our church members as “zoom fatigue” was starting to set in. We had visits from friends whose churches were not able to meet in person during those meetings as well.

When further covid restrictions were lifted in May that allowed for in person meetings, we made plans to take advantage of this new opportunity. We knew that we could not return to our old meeting place, due to lack of space and social distancing and prayed for larger venue. In May 2021, our prayers were answered, and we were given the opportunity to rent the Pennard Parish Hall. This new facility provided a space for both our main meetings but also has additional spaces for both our kids and youth church as well as prayer.

On 30th May 2021, we officially started our in-person Sunday services in Pennard Parish Hall, following social distancing rules and wearing masks. There was some apprehension about leaving the comfort of online services but soon, we all felt at ease and there was a relief that we could finally meet in person. The unity and closeness we developed during lockdown continued and strengthened.

As previously mentioned, our Sunday messages focused more on the kingdom series, and the church and the kingdom, which led to teaching “Ekklesia”.

Although we were meeting in person (offline), we became aware of the “new normal”, which meant that we needed to make provisions for our online audience too. As a result, we invested in digital solutions that enabled us to livestream our services to social media, mainly Facebook and YouTube. This bore fruit, as some people joined our in person (offline) meetings after watching our live streamed services.

Gower New Life Groups

Our midweek life group meetings are vital parts of church expression with the focus on bible study and fellowship. Our life group expressions of church are as important as our Sunday meetings. They offer the opportunity to build meaningful relationships, grow in faith, hope, love and get connected into the life of the church and community. This year we continued to study the whole book of Acts, well into 2022, proving very enlightening for all participants.

After the Book of Acts, we focused our studies on Ed Silvoso’s book: Ekklesia. This stirred our hearts to be more a mission focused church.

The Gower Well Being Project

This was our response to the covid pandemic and the focus of the year 2020, part of it continuing in 2021. The project was designed to support our community via a range of activities such as our Drawn Together Art Group and Nativity Project.

We are also thankful to Moondance whose funding enabled us to train, upskill and equip, ensuring the success of the project. The Moondance fund also enabled a unique Online Art Group (Drawn Together) to start, and continue, on a weekly basis. This took place over zoom and enabled participants to better cope with social isolation, disability and the mental health challenges faced during lockdown and beyond.

Drawn Together officially closed May 9th 2022 as it felt it had naturally run its course and fulfilled its purpose.

Further to this we have also been in touch with local primary schools that we helped support 2 families going through hardship. We purchased 3 Chromebooks and bags which were distributed by the headmaster to the families. As this project develops, we hope to expand our offline network further and continue to grow our support of the local community, as well as online.

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We continued supporting North Gower Food Hub (Foodbank), which was set up in the community during lockdown. We donate monthly to them and have also provided a one-off “baby” donation e.g. several months’ supply of nappies etc - We have 4 volunteers working closely with them to maintain a long term relationship.

We were able to carry out several litter picks and community clean activities, as lockdown eased. This included but not limited to:

The Gower Wellbeing Project has contributed in such a positive way to the local community, and we are encouraged by the difference it has made to people’s lives.

Other Activities

Youth Ministry

As a family church, investing in youth is very important to us. In this year, the youth meetings have continued online. The focus was mainly using games to help young people connect. It continues to be very popular and was better attended than our previous in-person meetings as other “unchurched” friends were able to attend from the comfort and safety of their own homes.

Children Ministry

As a family church, investing in children is very important to us. Our children ministry is called Ignite and is aimed at those between the ages of 5 and 11. We are committed to teaching God’s word to all ages, giving children a firm foundation in scripture. Through instructional Bible study, crafts, fun games, and memory verses, we seek to convey God’s truth in a lively, interactive, and understandable way. Ignite meets on a Sunday morning during the normal meeting time.

In May 2021, when we moved to the Parish Hall, we transitioned seamlessly, integrating the “Creative Corner” within the main meetings. This area encouraged mainly children, but also adults, to get creative and learn through arts and crafts, within the main meeting hall, during the Sunday service.

At the beginning of the Sunday service, we integrate the children and youth by sharing Bible stories via videos, followed by an action song and dance, engaging the whole congregation. We like to call it our “workout” at the beginning of the service!

At the end of the service, the creative corner was invited to share their amazing arts and crafts with the congregation. It is always encouraging to see our children grow in their faith, their love for Jesus and blossom.

Prayer Ministry

The prayer team meet weekly, bringing church and community needs, issues and requests to God in prayer. As a church we believe that everything we do needs to be underpinned by prayer. During our prayer meeting, we focus on:

In the future, we plan to make prayer more accessible to our community so they can also experience the power of prayer in their own lives and draw them closer to the love of God. We believe that God cares for every member of our community and wants to meet them at their points of need.

Drawn Together

Drawn Together, a weekly online Art Group started during Lockdown in 2020 due to Covid. It’s vision driven of one of our members, Illustrator Jane Tregoning. The group met on a weekly basis throughout term time via Zoom, with periodic socials face to face. The ethos of the group was not to create a finished work or follow a

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strict learning of techniques and styles but rather to create a space where creativity was inspired, vision caught and new ways of thinking creatively developed.

It eased social isolation in the local rural community and aided the positive wellbeing of its members, some of whom have long term mental and/or physical illnesses. It was an all-inclusive group and each term a fresh topic was explored with room to deviate based on the needs of the group and current circumstances.

Sadly, Drawn Together officially closed May 9th 2022 as it felt it had naturally run its course and fulfilled its purpose.

Outreach at the Beaufort Arms

This year has been as exciting year. We have seen existing groups grow and I can see the hand of our Lord clearly evident in all of them.

Men’s Afternoons

We continue to meet on the 1[st] and 3[rd] Tuesdays in the month and although it was a slow start after the break for Covid a core group remains, and we have got to know each other well. It is always a lovely afternoon with lots of fun and laughter as well as interesting conversations on a myriad of topics. The group is doing what it was always intended to do, to show the love of Jesus in the community, to help prevent feeling of isolation and loneliness within the community, by encouraging men to leave the house and provide a safe and friendly space where they can have a chat, swap stories and where they are also heard. In essence, we aim to make a difference to the lives of all who come.

Knit and Natter

This continues to meet on the 1[st] and 3[rd] Thursdays in the month and since Covid we have lost a few ladies and gained new ones. New friendships have been made and old ones rekindled over their mutual love of knitting or crocheting. Most ladies knit to support the Romanian Aid Foundation Charity (RoAF) which is a small Christian charity taking clothing and humanitarian aid to the needy in Dorohoi, northern Romania and through the sale of new balls of wool we continue to support the RoAF’s baby milk fund. However, supporting the RoAF is not obligatory nor expected and we welcome all ladies including those who just want to come along for the company. We are gradually accumulating a lot of wool and a great many needles and patterns through donations so we can knit without it costing anything. It is a lovely afternoon that aims to make a difference to the lives of those who come. A huge thank you must go to Kittle Bakery as it continues to provide, free of charge, all our cakes.

Kittle Carols

It has become a tradition that Kittle Carols happen on the second Sunday in December and this year we gathered in the late afternoon of the 12[th] . It was the first proper Kittle Carols since Covid although it was cold and damp it was very well attended and with the help of a risk assessment and marshals, we were able to parade with our torches and lanterns around the village stopping to sing on each of the greens. This event was organized by Kittle Events and was the first year that GNLC has been involved and we would like to say a big thank you to the church for its contribution which included the purchase of mulled wine and/or hot chocolate for all 50 adult carollers which was very much appreciated by everyone. As usual the Kittle shopkeepers generously donated all our mince pies. A big thank you to everyone who took part and enabled it to happen.

Daily prayer for the Beaufort in the Beaufort

This began in September 2021 after reading the book entitled Transformation by Ed Silvoso which was recommended, and it continues every day save the odd one. It began because of the dire circumstances, both financial and managerial, in which the pub found itself after Covid. The manager was asked if our outreach leader, who leads this work, could come in every day to pray for the pub and he welcomed the idea. By praying in the pub for the pub Jesus was invited daily into the pub, giving him authority to be at the centre of it. In March 2022 a new Tenant took over, an answer to prayer. She has testified as to seeing the transforming work of Jesus evident in the change of atmosphere, felt, and voiced by both staff and customers. There has also been a rapid increase in the takings of the pub since March. Regular customers and staff have asked for prayer and have even brought friends for prayer.

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All this outreach has been possible because Jesus has enabled it. Our outreach leader feels well supported by GNLC and knows that if she steps out in faith, Jesus does the rest. Thank you, Jesus, thank you GNLC, and thank you to The Beaufort for hosting us because without the generous provision of a free venue, free teas and free coffees these groups would struggle.

Baptisms

Some of the highlights of 2021 were our baptisms events at both Oxwich beach and Pennard Pill River.

This was our first baptism and was an exciting event, seeing 3 people baptized on the hottest and the most beautiful day of the year. Oxwich beach was filled with people, ensuring that the baptism was witnessed by both church members and public onlookers. It’s not every day you see people being baptized surrounded by boats and paddle boarders! Of course, for every baptism, the most important was to see public confession and declaration by three people that Jesus Christ was indeed their Lord and their Saviour. They identified with Him in His death through immersion in the sea and in His resurrection through coming out of the sea. We celebrated this event through, praise, worship, fellowship and barbecue, shared with the public.

 August 2021 Baptism at Pennard Pill River

One of our members, who gave their life to Jesus after a supernatural encounter, wanted to be baptized in the River Pill because of their personal connection to it. It was another memorable event. We celebrated with some church members and family members. Once again it was joy to see them to see their public confession and declaration that Jesus Christ was indeed their Lord and their Saviour. They identified with Him in His death through immersion in the river and in His resurrection through coming out of the river.

Little Nativity – 11th December 2021

We finished the year celebrating Christmas through our first ever Nativity play. It was a very professional and well-organized play by talented church members who wrote, produced, designed and made the costumes.

In order to adhere to Covid restrictions and requirements, the community registered via the Eventbrite. The 100 tickets were sold out within weeks! There was a real interest and the hall was packed. It was an hour of fun and laughter in the Christmas Spirit, celebrating the birth of our Lord Jesus Christ with the Gower community. The community stayed within the hall after the performance and continued the Christmas celebrations by enjoying mulled wine, hot drinks and ‘Christmassy’ sweet treats - our Christmas gift to the community. It proved to be a real success.

Future Plans

During 2022, we continue to focus on four key priorities:

Financial review

Policy on reserves

The reserves policy is to keep a minimum in general funds to cover 3 month’s operating costs.

Statement of trustees' responsibilities

The trustees are responsible for preparing the annual report and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice.

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Gower New Life Church

Charity Number: 1188131 Company Number CE020823

INDEPENDENT EXAMINERS’ REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES

Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner

The charity’s trustees are responsible for the preparation of the financial statements and for being satisfied that they give a true and fair view. 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.

I have been appointed as independent examiner under section 144 of the Charities Act 2011 and report in accordance with regulations made under section 145 of that Act.

My responsibility is 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 our attention.

Basis of independent examiner’s statement

I have examined the financial statements for the year ended 24[th] May 2022 which comprise the Statement of Financial Activities, the Balance Sheet and the related notes.

The financial reporting framework that has been applied in their preparation is applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice).

This report is made solely to the charity’s trustees, as a body, in accordance with section 154 of the Charities Act 2011. My independent examination work has been undertaken so that I might state to the charity's trustees those matters we are required to state to them in an independent examiner’s report and for no other purpose. To the fullest extent permitted by law, I do not accept or assume responsibility to anyone other than the charity's trustees as a body, for any audit work, for this report, or for the opinions I have formed.

Independent examiner’s statement

In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention (other than that disclosed below)

Signed:………………………………………Independent Examiner Date:…8[th] September 2023...

Nicola Lewis (EasyBooks Wales Ltd)

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Charity Number: 1188131 Company Number CE020823

Statement of Financial Activities

For the period ended 24th May 2022

Statement of Financial Activities For the period For the period ended 24th Ma ended 24th Ma y 20 22 2
INCOME
Donations, Legacies & Similar Incoming resourc
Grants Received
Regular Donations received
Donations from Other Organisations
Investment Income
Bank Interest Received
Other Incoming Resources
Tax Rebate from Gift Aid
Other Income
TOTAL INCOMING RESOURCES
Note 3
EXPENDITURE
Costs of generating Funds
Fundraising Costs
Charitable Expenditure
Grants/Gifts in furtherance of objectives
Management, Administration & Ministry
Note 4
Loss on Sale of Asset
Depreciation Charge
Professional Fees
Accounting & Bookkeeping Fees
Note 6
TOTAL RESOURCES EXPENDED
NET INCOMING RESOURCES Before transfers
Transfers Between Funds
NET INCOMING RESOURCES After transfers
Gains/Losses on Fixed Assets
NET MOVEMENT IN FUNDS
Total Funds Brought Forward
Total Funds Carried Forward
Unrestricted
Funds
es
0
8458
0
1
0
0
Restricted
Funds
0
Total
Funds
Total last year
25500
7717
11825
3
0
0
Funds
0
8458
0
1
0
0
0
8458
0
1
0
0
8459 0 8459 45044

0
0
7197
0
2517
0
756
0 0
0
7197
0
2517
0
756
0
0
23031
0
1313
0
720
10470 0 10470 25064
-2011 0 -2011 19980
0
-2011
0
0
0
0
0
-2011
0
0
19980
0
-2011 0 -2011 19980
19980
17969
0
0
19980
17969
0
0

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Gower New Life Church

Charity Number: 1188131 Company Number CE020823

for the year ended 24 May 2022

1. Basis of preparation

1.1. Basis of accounting

The financial statements are prepared under the historical cost convention and in accordance with the Statement of Recommended Practice 'Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice' (SORP FRS102) and with the Charities Act.

1.2. Change in Basis of Accounting

There has been no change to the accounting policies (valuation rules and methods of accounting) since last year.

1.3. Changes to previous Accounts

No changes have been made to accounts for the previous years.

2. Accounting policies

The principal accounting policies are summarised below. The accounting policies have been applied consistently throughout the year.

2.1 Incoming resources

All incoming resources are included in the statement of financial activities when the charity is entitled to the income and the amount can be quantified with reasonable accuracy. The following specific policies are applied to particular categories of income:

Voluntary income is received by way of donations and gifts and is included in full in the Statement of Financial Activities when receivable. Gifts donated for resale are included as income when they are sold. Donated assets are included at the value to the charity where this can be quantified and a third party is bearing the cost. The value of services provided by volunteers has not been included.

Tax Reclaims are included in the SoFA when they are received by the organisation.

Grants, including grants for the purchase of fixed assets, are recognised in full in the Statement of Financial Activities in the year in which they are receivable.

Income from investments is included in the year in which it is receivable.

Legacies are included when the charity is advised by the personal representative of an estate that payment will be made or property transferred and the amount involved can be quantified.

2.2 Resources expended

Expenditure is recognised on an accrual basis as a liability is incurred. Expenditure includes any VAT which cannot be fully recovered, and is reported as part of the expenditure to which it relates.

Resources expended are recognised in the year in which they are incurred.

Support costs are those costs incurred directly in support of expenditure on the objects of the charity and include project management.

2.3 Tangible fixed assets and depreciation

Expenditure is capitalised if the asset has a useful life of more than 1 year and its cost exceeds £100.

Tangible fixed assets are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation. Depreciation is provided at rates calculated to write off the cost less residual value of each asset over its expected useful life, on a straight-line basis as follows:

Office Equipment

25%

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3. Analysis of Incoming Resources

Donations income consists of regular giving by church members in tithes and offerings, plus “one off” gifts or donations. Where these gifts are given for a specific purpose they are held in a restricted fund.

Incoming resources are as follows:

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This Year Last Year
Donations Received 8458 7717
Transfer from Gower New Life Church as at 24.2.2020 0 11825
Grants 0 25500
Bank Interest 1 3
8459 45044
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There were no grants received in the year.

4. Analysis of Resources Expended

The financial value of volunteer time has not been included in the financial statements but forms a crucial part of the success of the organisation.

Management and Administration Costs are broken down as follows:

This Year Last Year
Project Manager Costs 0 7000
Rent And Rates 1083 639
Bank Charges 37 6
Memberships and Subscriptions 1295 1031
Repairs and Maintenance 440 15
Stationery,Postage & Advertising 226 967
Small tools & Equipment 974 1122
Gifts and Donations 2297 955
Travel and Subsistence 150 154
Books & Training 80 10377
Insurance 463 521
Uniform 153 245
7197 23031

5. Trustee Expenses

There were no out-of-pocket expenses reimbursed to trustees during the year.

6. Governance Costs

. Governance Costs
This year Last Year
Fee for Examination of Accounts 756 720

7. Staff Expenditure

There were no employees during this financial period.

8. Grant making

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Grants awarded – Grants are given in accordance with the objectives of the charity. All decisions on grant awards are considered and decided upon by the trustees.

9. Fixed Assets

s
Cost at 25.5.21
additions
disposals
Cost at 24.5.22
Accumulated Depreciation 25.5.21
Charge this year
Released on disposal
Accumulated Depreciation 24.5.22
Net Book Value 24.5.22
Fixtures &
Equipment

Total
10526
415
677
10264
1313
2517
28
3801
6462
10526
415
677
10264
1313
2517
28
3801
6462

No assets have been re-valued during the year.

10. Debtors and prepayments

Breakdown is as follows:

Debtors
Prepayment
This Year
£
0
£
0
£ 0

£
£
£
Last Year
0

0
0

11. Creditors and Accruals

Amounts falling due within 1 year are as follows:

Trade Creditors
Accruals

£
£
£
This Year

150
1,476
1,626

£
£
£
Last Year
104

720
824

12. Transactions with related Parties

12.1 Remuneration and benefits

No amounts were paid to trustees as salary in the year.

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12.2 Loans

No loans were made to the trustees or related parties during the year.

No loans were made from the trustees during the year.

13. Restricted Funds Summary

There are no restricted transactions during the year.

14. Additional Disclosures

There are no further disclosures for this year.

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