Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From 01.04.2023 Period start date TO 31.03.2024 Period end date
Charity name: Amazing Life Church
Charity registration number: 1190252
Objectives and Activities
| SORP reference | ||
|---|---|---|
| Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document |
Para 1.17 | Amazing Life Church aims to spread the Christian message, foster community and spiritual growth, and offer support to the local Leeds area through various outreach programs |
| Summary of the main activities in relation to those purposes for the public benefit, in particular, the activities, projects or services identified in the accounts. |
Para 1.17 and 1.19 |
Main activities: • Strengthening the spiritual and social well-being of church members. • Expanding outreach programs to support marginalized communities in Leeds. • Providing educational resources and support for families. • Enhancing the digital and in-person engagement through worship services, bible studies, and prayer groups. |
| Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit |
Para 1.18 | The trustees confirm that they have complied with the duty in section 17 of the Charities Act 2011 to have due regard to the Charity Commission's guidance on public benefit. All our activities are open to the public and are designed to improve spiritual, emotional, and social wellbeing. |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
SORP reference Para 1.38 Policy on grant making Para 1.38 Policy on social investment including program related investment Para 1.38 Contribution made by volunteers
Other
Achievements and Performance
| SORP reference | ||
|---|---|---|
| Summary of the main achievements of the charity, identifying the difference the charity’s work has made to the circumstances of its beneficiaries and any wider benefits to society as a whole. |
Para 1.20 | Our activities during this financial year have focused on promoting personal transformation, fostering unity, and addressing spiritual and social needs in the community. Significant public benefit activities during the year included: Unending Praise Concert Held in May 2023, the Unending Praise concert brought together attendees from across the community for a night of worship, music, and inspiration. This free event provided an inclusive space for people of all backgrounds to engage in uplifting communal expression. Feedback from attendees highlighted the event’s positive impact on mental health and spiritual encouragement, especially among those experiencing isolation or emotional distress. Encounter Prayer Programme The Encounter Prayer Programme yearly initiative, focused on intercessory prayer, healing, and spiritual breakthrough. Open to the public, the programme offered opportunities for attendees to receive personal prayer, counselling, and spiritual support. Many community members not affiliated with the church participated and shared testimonies of restored hope, peace of mind, and improved personal circumstances. Both events contributed significantly to community cohesion, emotional wellbeing, and a strengthened sense of purpose among attendees. |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
| Achievements against objectives set |
Para 1.41 |
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| Performance of fundraising activities against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | |
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| Investment performance against objectives |
Para 1.41 | |
| Other |
Financial Review
| Financial Review | ||
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| Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period |
Para 1.21 | The church maintained financial stability throughout the year. Income was primarily derived from donations, tithes, and voluntary offerings. Total income: £85,377 Total expenditure: £66,044 Reserves atyear end: £19,333 |
| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held |
Para 1.22 | The trustees aim to maintain sufficient reserves to cover 3–6 months of operational costs, ensuring the continuity of core services and outreachprogrammes. |
| Amount of reserves held | Para 1.22 | £19,333 |
| Reasons for holding zero reserves |
Para 1.22 | |
| Details of fund materially in deficit |
Para 1.24 | |
| Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern |
Para 1.23 |
Additional information (optional)
You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
The charity’s principal sources of funds (including Para 1.47 any fundraising) Investment policy and objectives including any Para 1.46 social investment policy adopted A description of the principal Para 1.46 risks facing the charity Other
Structure, Governance and Management
| Description of charity’s trusts: |
Amazing Life Church is primarily focused on the advancement of religion, to promote the Christian faith based on the gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ through churches and non-church organisations through the media, community and cultural events and missionaryactivities |
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| Type of governing document (trust deed, royal charter) |
Para 1.25 | Articles of association of Amazing Life Church |
| How is the charity constituted? (e.g unincorporated association, CIO) |
Para 1.25 | CLG (Company Limited by Guarantee) |
| Trustee selection methods including details of any constitutional provisions e.g. election to post or name of any person or body entitled to appoint one or more trustees |
Para 1.25 | Amazing Life Church is governed by its Trustees, who are responsible for overseeing the church’s activities, ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements, and maintaining the effective use of resources. Trustees are appointed based on their spiritual maturity, leadership skills, and commitment to the church’s mission. All trustees receive appropriate induction and training to ensure they understand their responsibilities under charity law. The church operates under the guidance of its Senior Leadership Team, including the Lead Pastor and Associate Pastor, who manage day- to-day activities and provide spiritual leadership. Regular board meetings are held to oversee the strategic direction, financial health, legal compliance of the organisation, and community engagement. The church operates under the Charities Act 2011 and is compliant with the Statement of Recommended Practice (SORP) FRS 102 for financial reporting. |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
Policies and procedures adopted for the induction Para 1.51 and training of trustees The charity’s organisational structure and any wider Para 1.51
network with which the charity works Relationship with any related Para 1.51 parties Other
Reference and Administrative details
| Charity name | Amazing Life Church |
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| Other name the charity uses | |
| Registered charity number | 1190252 |
| Charity’s principal address | 63 Whitfield Gardens, Hunslet, Leeds, LS10 2QD |
Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
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Trustee name | Office (if any) | Dates acted if not for whole **year ** |
Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint trustee (ifany) |
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| Omotoyosi Ilori | Executive Pastor | |||
| Monisola Jonusa | Resident Pastor | |||
– Corporate trustees names of the directors at the date the report was approved
Director name Omotoyosi Ilori Monisola Jonusa
Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity
| Trustee name | Dates acted if not for whole year | |
|---|---|---|
| N/A | ||
Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others
Description of the assets N/A held in this capacity Name and objects of the N/A charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects Details of arrangements for N/A safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity’s own assets
Additional information (optional)
Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)
| Type of | Name | Address |
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| adviser |
Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information)
Exemptions from disclosure
Reason for non-disclosure of key personnel details
Other optional information
Declarations
The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.
Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees
Signature(s) Full name(s) Position (eg Secretary, Chair, etc) Date |
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| Omotoyosi Ilori | Monisola Jonusa | |
Director |
Director | |
| 31.03.2024 | ||
| 31.03.2024 |
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Amazing Life Church
Receipts and payments accounts CC16a
For the period 01/04/2023 31/03/2024
To
from
Section A Receipts and payments
Unrestricted Restricted Endowment
Total funds Last year
funds funds funds
to the nearest £ to the nearest £ to the nearest £ to the nearest £ to the nearest £
A1 Receipts
Donations 85,377 - - 85,377 -
- - - - -
- - - - -
- - - - -
- - - - -
- - - - -
- - - - -
- - - - -
Sub total (Gross income for
AR) [ 85,377 ] - - 85,377 -
A2 Asset and investment sales,
(see table).
- - - -
- - - - -
Sub total - - - - -
Total receipts 85,377 - - 85,377 -
A3 Payments
Rent 13,138 - - 13,138 -
Utilities 8,567 - - 8,567 -
Professional fees 3,014 - - 3,014 -
Travel and subsistence 5,055 - - 5,055 -
Administrative expenses 36,270 - - 36,270 -
- - - - -
- - - - -
- - - - -
- - - - -
Sub total [ 66,044 ] - - 66,044 -
A4 Asset and investment
purchases, (see table)
- - - -
- - - -
Sub total [ - ] - - - -
Total payments [ 66,044 ] - - 66,044 -
Net of receipts/(payments) 19,333 - - 19,333 -
A5 Transfers between funds - - - - -
A6 Cash funds last year end - - - - -
Cash funds this year end 19,333 - - 19,333 -
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CCXX R1 accounts (SS)
10/04/2025
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Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period
Unrestricted Restricted Endowment
Categories Details funds funds funds
to nearest £ to nearest £ to nearest £
B1 Cash funds Cash 19,333 - -
- - -
- - -
Total cash funds 19,333 - -
(agree balances with receipts and payments
account(s)) OK OK OK
Unrestricted Restricted Endowment
funds funds funds
Details to nearest £ to nearest £ to nearest £
B2 Other monetary assets - - -
- - -
- - -
- - -
- - -
- - -
Fund to which Current value
Details asset belongs Cost (optional) (optional)
B3 Investment assets - -
- -
- -
- -
- -
Fund to which Current value
Details asset belongs Cost (optional) (optional)
B4 Assets retained for the - -
- -
- -
- -
- -
- -
- -
- -
- -
Fund to which Amount due When due
Details liability relates (optional) (optional)
B5 Liabilities -
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Signed by one or two trustees on Date of
behalf of all the trustees Signature Print Name approval
Omotoyosi Ilori
31/03/2024
Monisola Jonusa
31/03/2024
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CCXX R2 accounts (SS)
10/04/2025
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INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF AMAZING LIFE CHURCH
Opinion
We have audited the financial statements of Amazing Life Church (the "Charity") for the year ended 31 March 2024, which comprise the Statement of Financial Activities, the Balance Sheet, the Cash Flow Statement, and the related notes, including the accounting policies. The financial reporting framework that has been applied in their preparation is applicable law and the Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice (SORP) (FRS 102), as issued by the Charity Commission for England and Wales.
In our opinion:
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The financial statements give a true and fair view of the state of the Charity's affairs as at 31 March 2024, and of its incoming resources and application of resources, for the year then ended.
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The financial statements have been properly prepared in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 and the applicable accounting standards.
Basis for Opinion
We conducted our audit in accordance with International Standards on Auditing (UK) (ISAs (UK)) and applicable law. Our responsibilities under those standards are further described in the Auditor's Responsibilities for the Audit of the Financial Statements section of our report. We are independent of the Charity in accordance with the ethical requirements that are relevant to our audit of the financial statements in the UK, including the FRC Ethical Standard, and we have fulfilled our other ethical responsibilities in accordance with these requirements.
We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion.
Responsibilities of Trustees for the Financial Statements
The Trustees (who are also the directors of the Charity for the purposes of company law) are responsible for preparing the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (FRS 102), which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the Charity and of its incoming resources and application of resources.
In preparing the financial statements, the Trustees are responsible for assessing the Charity’s ability to continue as a going concern, disclosing, as applicable, matters related to going concern and using the going concern basis of accounting unless the Trustees either intend to liquidate the Charity or to cease operations, or have no realistic alternative but to do so.
Auditor's Responsibilities for the Audit of the Financial Statements
Our objectives are to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements as a whole are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error, and to issue an auditor's report that includes our opinion. Reasonable assurance is a high level of assurance, but is not a guarantee that an audit conducted in accordance with ISAs (UK) will always detect a material misstatement when it exists.
Misstatements can arise from fraud or error and are considered material if, individually or in the aggregate, they could reasonably be expected to influence the economic decisions of users taken on the basis of these financial statements.
As part of an audit in accordance with ISAs (UK), we exercise professional judgment and maintain professional skepticism throughout the audit. We also:
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Identify and assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to fraud or error, design and perform audit procedures responsive to those risks, and obtain audit evidence that is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion.
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Obtain an understanding of internal control relevant to the audit in order to design audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the Charity's internal control.
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Evaluate the appropriateness of accounting policies used and the reasonableness of accounting estimates and related disclosures made by the Trustees.
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Conclude on the appropriateness of the Trustees’ use of the going concern basis of accounting and, based on the audit evidence obtained, whether a material uncertainty exists related to events or conditions that may cast significant doubt on the Charity's ability to continue as a going concern. If we conclude that a material uncertainty exists, we are required to draw attention in our auditor's report to the related disclosures in the financial statements or, if such disclosures are inadequate, to modify our opinion.
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Evaluate the overall presentation, structure, and content of the financial statements, including the disclosures, and whether the financial statements represent the underlying transactions and events in a manner that achieves fair presentation.
Report on Other Legal and Regulatory Requirements
In our opinion, based on the work undertaken in the course of the audit:
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The information given in the Trustees' Annual Report is consistent with the financial statements.
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The Trustees' Annual Report has been prepared in accordance with applicable legal requirements.
We have nothing to report in respect of the following matters which we are required to report to you if, in our opinion:
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The Charity has not kept adequate and sufficient accounting records.
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The financial statements are not in agreement with the accounting records and returns.
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We have not received all the information and explanations we require for our audit.
Use of Our Report
This report is made solely to the Charity's trustees, as a body, in accordance with our engagement letter. Our audit work has been undertaken so that we might state to the trustees those matters we are required to state to them in an auditor's report and for no other purpose. To the fullest extent permitted by law, we do not accept or assume responsibility to anyone other than the Charity and the Charity's trustees as a body, for our audit work, for this report, or for the opinions we have formed.
Brooke Ledger Auditor 31.05.2024 Charles Whyte Accountancy