Charity registration number 1195843
LIFE SPRING ROMANIAN FELLOWSHIP
ANNUAL REPORT AND UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
LIFE SPRING ROMANIAN FELLOWSHIP
LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION
Trustees
Mr Daniel Ursaciuc Emanuel Ionel Radan Sorin Curtean Mihai Radulea
Charity number
Independent examiner
1195843 Pasha & Co. 220 The Vale London NW11 8SR
LIFE SPRING ROMANIAN FELLOWSHIP
CONTENTS
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| Trustees' report | 1 - 2 |
| Independent examiner's report | 3 |
| Statement of financial activities | 4 |
| Balance sheet | 5 |
| Notes to the financial statements | 6 - 10 |
LIFE SPRING ROMANIAN FELLOWSHIP
TRUSTEES' REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
The trustees present their annual report and financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2023.
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the accounting policies set out in note 1 to the financial statements and comply with the charity's CIO association constitution, the Charities Act 2011 and "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).
Objectives and activities
The Purposes of the Church/Charity are:
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The advancement of the Christian Faith in accordance with the basis of faith primarily but not exclusively within the London Borough of Harrow, and the surrounding neighbourhood and such other charitable purposes as shall, in the opinion f the Charity Trustees, put into practice the Christian faith in accordance with the basis of faith, including but not limited to: the prevention and relief of need, hardship and sickness;
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The advancement of education; and the provision of facilities in the interests of social welfare for recreation or other leisure time occupation of individuals who have need of such facilities by reason of their youth, age, infirmity or disability, financial hardship or social circumstances with the object of improving their conditions of life; provided that the advancement of such purposes must be undertaken in a manner that is consistent with the doctrinal distinctives and ethical statements as may be adopted and amended by Church from time to time in accordance with the provisions of the Church Handbook.
The trustees have paid due regard to guidance issued by the Charity Commission in deciding what activities the charity should undertake.
Achievements and performance
Financial review
Under the financial review, the Charity has surplus £1,074 (2022: £5,875) during the year.
It is the policy of the charity that unrestricted funds which have not been designated for a specific use should be maintained at a level equivalent to between three and six month’s expenditure. The trustees consider that reserves at this level will ensure that, in the event of a significant drop in funding, they will be able to continue the charity’s current activities while consideration is given to ways in which additional funds may be raised. This level of reserves has been maintained throughout the year.
Structure, governance and management
The charity is a company limited by guarantee incorporated as CIO association constitution on 20 September 2021.
The trustees who served during the year and up to the date of signature of the financial statements were: Mr Daniel Ursaciuc Emanuel Ionel Radan Sorin Curtean Mihai Radulea
The Charity when needed, will seek to recruit the best candidate for the job based on the merit. None of the trustees has any beneficial interest in the company. All of the trustees are members of the company and guarantee to contribute £1 in the event of a winding up.
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LIFE SPRING ROMANIAN FELLOWSHIP
TRUSTEES' REPORT (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
The trustees' report was approved by the Board of Trustees.
Mr Daniel Ursaciuc
Trustee
16 August 2024
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LIFE SPRING ROMANIAN FELLOWSHIP
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT
TO THE TRUSTEES OF LIFE SPRING ROMANIAN FELLOWSHIP
I report to the trustees on my examination of the financial statements of Life Spring Romanian Fellowship (the charity) for the year ended 31 December 2023.
Responsibilities and basis of report
As the trustees of the charity you are responsible for the preparation of the financial statements in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 (the 2011 Act).
I report in respect of my examination of the charity’s financial statements carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act. In carrying out my examination I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act.
Independent examiner's statement
Your attention is drawn to the fact that the charity has prepared financial statements in accordance with Accounting and Reporting by Charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) in preference to the Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice issued on 1 April 2005 which is referred to in the extant regulations but has now been withdrawn.
I understand that this has been done in order for financial statements to provide a true and fair view in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Practice effective for reporting periods beginning on or after 1 January 2015.
I have completed my examination. I confirm that no matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect:
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1 accounting records were not kept in respect of the charity as required by section 130 of the 2011 Act; or
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2 the financial statements do not accord with those records; or
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3 the financial statements 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 financial statements to be reached.
Syed Taufiq Pasha (FCCA) Pasha & Co.
220 The Vale London NW11 8SR
Dated: 16 August 2024
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LIFE SPRING ROMANIAN FELLOWSHIP
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES INCLUDING INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
| **Unrestricted ** | Unrestricted | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| funds | funds | ||
| 2023 | 2022 | ||
| Notes | £ | £ | |
| Income from: | |||
| Donations and legacies | 3 | 49,387 | 37,062 |
| Investments | 4 | 756 | 21 |
| Total income | 50,143 | 37,083 | |
| Expenditure on: | |||
| Charitable activities | 5 | 49,069 | 42,959 |
| Net income/(expenditure) for the year/ | |||
| Net movement in funds | 1,074 | (5,876) | |
| Fund balances at 1 January 2023 | 80,728 | 86,604 | |
| Fund balances at 31 December 2023 | 81,802 | 80,728 |
The statement of financial activities includes all gains and losses recognised in the year.
All income and expenditure derive from continuing activities.
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LIFE SPRING ROMANIAN FELLOWSHIP
BALANCE SHEET
AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2023
| Notes Current assets Cash at bank and in hand Creditors: amounts falling due within one year 10 Net current assets Income funds Unrestricted funds |
2023 £ 84,202 (2,400) |
£ 81,802 81,802 81,802 |
2022 £ 82,528 (1,800) |
£ 80,728 |
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| 80,728 | ||||
| 80,728 |
The financial statements were approved by the Trustees on 16 August 2024
Mr Daniel Ursaciuc Trustee
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LIFE SPRING ROMANIAN FELLOWSHIP
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
1 Accounting policies
Charity information
Life Spring Romanian Fellowship is a Charity constituted by Charity Commission CIO association constitution on 20 September 2021.
1.1 Accounting convention
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the charity's CIO association constitution, the Charities Act 2011, FRS 102 “The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland” (“FRS 102”) and the Charities SORP "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). The charity is a Public Benefit Entity as defined by FRS 102.
The charity has taken advantage of the provisions in the SORP for charities not to prepare a Statement of Cash Flows.
The financial statements have departed from the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 only to the extent required to provide a true and fair view. This departure has involved following the Statement of Recommended Practice for charities applying FRS 102 rather than the version of the Statement of Recommended Practice which is referred to in the Regulations but which has since been withdrawn.
The financial statements are prepared in sterling, which is the functional currency of the charity. Monetary amounts in these financial statements are rounded to the nearest £.
The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention, [modified to include the revaluation of freehold properties and to include investment properties and certain financial instruments at fair value]. The principal accounting policies adopted are set out below.
1.2 Going concern
At the time of approving the financial statements, the trustees have a reasonable expectation that the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. Thus the trustees continue to adopt the going concern basis of accounting in preparing the financial statements.
1.3 Charitable funds
Unrestricted funds are available for use at the discretion of the trustees in furtherance of their charitable objectives.
1.4 Income
Income is recognised when the charity is legally entitled to it after any performance conditions have been met, the amounts can be measured reliably, and it is probable that income will be received.
Cash donations are recognised on receipt. Other donations are recognised once the charity has been notified of the donation, unless performance conditions require deferral of the amount. Income tax recoverable in relation to donations received under Gift Aid or deeds of covenant is recognised at the time of the donation.
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LIFE SPRING ROMANIAN FELLOWSHIP
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
1 Accounting policies
(Continued)
1.5 Expenditure
Expenditure is recognised once there is a legal or constructive obligation to transfer economic benefit to a third party, 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 classified by activity. The costs of each activity are made up of the total of direct costs and shared costs, including support costs involved in undertaking each activity. Direct costs attributable to a single activity are allocated directly to that activity. Shared costs which contribute to more than one activity and support costs which are not attributable to a single activity are apportioned between those activities on a basis consistent with the use of resources. Central staff costs are allocated on the basis of time spent, and depreciation charges are allocated on the portion of the asset’s use.
1.6 Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents include cash in hand, deposits held at call with banks, other short-term liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less, and bank overdrafts. Bank overdrafts are shown within borrowings in current liabilities.
Basic financial assets
Basic financial assets, which include debtors and cash and bank balances, are initially measured at transaction price including transaction costs and are subsequently carried at amortised cost using the effective interest method unless the arrangement constitutes a financing transaction, where the transaction is measured at the present value of the future receipts discounted at a market rate of interest. Financial assets classified as receivable within one year are not amortised.
Basic financial liabilities
Basic financial liabilities, including creditors and bank loans are initially recognised at transaction price unless the arrangement constitutes a financing transaction, where the debt instrument is measured at the present value of the future payments discounted at a market rate of interest. Financial liabilities classified as payable within one year are not amortised.
Debt instruments are subsequently carried at amortised cost, using the effective interest rate method.
Trade creditors are obligations to pay for goods or services that have been acquired in the ordinary course of operations from suppliers. Amounts payable are classified as current liabilities if payment is due within one year or less. If not, they are presented as non-current liabilities. Trade creditors are recognised initially at transaction price and subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method.
Derecognition of financial liabilities
Financial liabilities are derecognised when the charity’s contractual obligations expire or are discharged or cancelled.
1.7 Employee benefits
The cost of any unused holiday entitlement is recognised in the period in which the employee’s services are received.
Termination benefits are recognised immediately as an expense when the charity is demonstrably committed to terminate the employment of an employee or to provide termination benefits.
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LIFE SPRING ROMANIAN FELLOWSHIP
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
2 Critical accounting estimates and judgements
In the application of the charity’s accounting policies, the trustees are required to make judgements, estimates and assumptions about the carrying amount of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. The estimates and associated assumptions are based on historical experience and other factors that are considered to be relevant. Actual results may differ from these estimates.
The estimates and underlying assumptions are reviewed on an ongoing basis. Revisions to accounting estimates are recognised in the period in which the estimate is revised where the revision affects only that period, or in the period of the revision and future periods where the revision affects both current and future periods.
3 Donations and legacies
| **Unrestricted ** | Unrestricted | |
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| funds | funds | |
| 2023 | 2022 | |
| £ | £ | |
| Donations and gifts | 49,387 | 37,062 |
4 Investments
| **Unrestricted ** | Unrestricted | |
|---|---|---|
| funds | funds | |
| 2023 | 2022 | |
| £ | £ | |
| Interest receivable | 756 | 21 |
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LIFE SPRING ROMANIAN FELLOWSHIP
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
5 Charitable activities
| Charitable Expenditure Charitable Expenditure 2023 2022 £ £ Staff costs 613 450 Charitable payments 17,006 10,489 Charitable expenditure heading 2 3,724 - Charitable expenditure heading 3 329 - Telephone and internet 263 173 Church rent and religious expenses 26,058 30,743 Sundry expenses 269 324 48,262 42,179 Share of governance costs (see note 6) 807 780 49,069 42,959 |
Charitable Expenditure Charitable Expenditure 2023 2022 £ £ Staff costs 613 450 Charitable payments 17,006 10,489 Charitable expenditure heading 2 3,724 - Charitable expenditure heading 3 329 - Telephone and internet 263 173 Church rent and religious expenses 26,058 30,743 Sundry expenses 269 324 48,262 42,179 Share of governance costs (see note 6) 807 780 49,069 42,959 |
Charitable Expenditure Charitable Expenditure 2023 2022 £ £ Staff costs 613 450 Charitable payments 17,006 10,489 Charitable expenditure heading 2 3,724 - Charitable expenditure heading 3 329 - Telephone and internet 263 173 Church rent and religious expenses 26,058 30,743 Sundry expenses 269 324 48,262 42,179 Share of governance costs (see note 6) 807 780 49,069 42,959 |
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| 2023 £ 613 17,006 3,724 329 263 26,058 269 48,262 807 49,069 |
2022 £ 450 10,489 - - 173 30,743 324 |
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| 42,179 780 |
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| 42,959 |
6 Support costs
| Support costs | ||
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| Support costs Governance costs £ £ Audit fees - 600 Accountancy - - Governance costs heading 1 - 207 - 807 Analysed between Charitable activities - 807 |
2023 £ 600 - 207 807 807 |
2022 £ - 600 180 |
| 780 | ||
| 780 |
Governance costs includes payments to the accountants of £600 (2022- £600) for accountancy fees.
7 Trustees
None of the trustees (or any persons connected with them) received any remuneration or benefits from the charity during the year.
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LIFE SPRING ROMANIAN FELLOWSHIP
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
8 Employees
The average monthly number of employees during the year was:
| 2023 | 2022 | |
|---|---|---|
| Number | Number | |
| Total | - | - |
| Employment costs | 2023 | 2022 |
| £ | £ | |
| Wages and salaries | 613 | 450 |
There were no employees whose annual remuneration was more than £60,000.
9 Taxation
The charity is exempt from tax on income and gains falling within section 505 of the Taxes Act 1988 or section 252 of the Taxationof Chargeable Gains Act 1992 to the extent that these are applied to its charitable objects.
10 Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
| Creditors: amounts falling due within one year | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 2022 | |
| £ | £ | |
| Accruals and deferred income | 2,400 | 1,800 |
11 Related party transactions
There were no disclosable related party transactions during the year (2022 - none).
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