Charity Registration No. 1204509
Company registration No. CE033373
NEW LIFE CONFERENCE TRUST
TRUSTEES' REPORT AND UNAUDITED ACCOUNTS
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 30 NOVEMBER 2024
NEW LIFE CONFERENCE TRUST
LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION
Trustees Mr D J Vine Mr S B Sulston Mr R D Higgs Mr M Lewis Mr M Jones Mr P G Cowling Charity number 1204509 Principal address 36 Glendevon Road Woodley Reading RG5 4PL
NEW LIFE CONFERENCE TRUST
CONTENTS
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| Statement of financial activities | 3 |
| Balance sheet | 4 |
| Notes to the accounts | 5 |
NEW LIFE CONFERENCE TRUST
TRUSTEES' REPORT
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 30 NOVEMBER 2024
The trustees present their report and accounts for the period ended 30 November 2024.
The accounts have been prepared in accordance with the accounting policies set out in note 1 to the accounts and comply with the charity's 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)".
Structure, governance and management
The charity was established as a Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO) under a Constitution dated 29 August 2023 and registered with the Charity Commission as Charity No. 1204509 .
The trustees who served during the period were:
Mr D J Vine (Appointed 29 August 2023) Mr S B Sulston (Appointed 29 August 2023) Mr R D Higgs (Appointed 29 August 2023) Mr M Lewis (Appointed 29 August 2023) Mr M Jones (Appointed 29 August 2023) Mr P G Cowling (Appointed 29 August 2023)
Trustees membership is reviewed on a regular basis. Nominations for additional Trustees are made via current Trustees and discussed as agenda items at monthly Trustee meetings.
Approved nominations are interviewed to understand the nominees spiritual gifts and work life skills which may be appropriate to the vision of the Trust.
Trustees take responsibility for different aspects of conference and keep themselves updated in that particular field through training, reading and liaison with other organisations in the equivalent sector.
The trustees has assessed the major risks to which the charity is exposed, and are satisfied that systems are in place to mitigate exposure to the major risks.
Objectives and activities
The object of the CIO is, for the public benefit, the advancement of the Christian faith in particular (but without limitation) by providing worship, prayer and Christian teaching.
The trustees have paid due regard to guidance issued by the Charity Commission in deciding what activities the charity should undertake.
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NEW LIFE CONFERENCE TRUST
TRUSTEES' REPORT (CONTINUED)
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 30 NOVEMBER 2024
Achievements and performance
The CIO was set up in August 2023.
During the reporting period, the charity remained dormant. No charitable activities were undertaken, and no income or expenditure was recorded. The trustees used this period to prepare for the charity’s operational launch, which commenced on 1 December 2024.
Financial review
During the year the charity income and expenditure was £nil. There were £nil funds held at the year end.
Plans for the future
The charity will begin active operations in the next financial period. Planned activities include:
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taking a transfer of the assets and undertaking of New Life Conference formerly operated by The Summer Fellowship Conference Trust (charity number 293590);
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organisation and operation of the annual New Life Conference formerly operated by The Summer Fellowship Conference Trust; and
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making grants to missionaries connected with New Life Conference and to delegates attending conference who suffer financial hardship.
The trustees are committed to ensuring that the charity operates in accordance with its charitable purposes and complies with all relevant legal and regulatory requirements.
On the 1 December 2024 the assets of the summer conference trust (charity number 293590) were transferred into the CIO.
On behalf of the board of trustees
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Mr S B Sulston
Trustee 16 Sep 2025 Dated: .........................
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NEW LIFE CONFERENCE TRUST
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES INCLUDING INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 30 NOVEMBER 2024
| Notes Net income for the year/ Net movement in funds Fund balances at 29 August 2023 Fund balances at 30 November 2024 |
Total 2024 |
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NEW LIFE CONFERENCE TRUST
BALANCE SHEET
AS AT 30 NOVEMBER 2024
| 2024 Notes £ Current assets Total assets less current liabilities Income funds Unrestricted funds The accounts were approved by the Trustees on ......................... .............................. Mr S B Sulston Trustee 16 Sep 2025 |
£ - |
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NEW LIFE CONFERENCE TRUST
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 30 NOVEMBER 2024
1 Accounting policies
1.1 Basis of preparation
The accounts have been prepared under the historical cost convention.
At the time of approving the financial statements, the trustees have a reasonable expectation that the trust 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.
The accounts have been prepared in accordance with applicable accounting standards, "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)" and the Charities Act 2011.The charity is a Public Benefit Entity as defined by FRS 102.
2 Trustees
None of the trustees (or any persons connected with them) received any remuneration during the period, but nil of them were reimbursed a total of £nil travelling expenses.
3 Employees
There were no employees during the period.
4 Related parties
There were no related party transactions within the year.
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