Lifespring Church Burntwood Reports & Accounts Financial Year Ending 3110312025 Contents Legal & Administrative Details Trustees Report Independent Examiners Report Receipts & Payments Slalement Asset & Liability Statement Notes to the Accounts Legal & Administrative Details Charity Name". Lifespring Church Burntwood Charity NuTnbgr'. 1208514 Charity Address.. CANNOCK ROAD CHASE TERRACE BURNTWOOD WS7 1JS Trustees" Anthony Wastall (Appointed 0410612024) Delmar Selwyn Brown (Appointed 04106120241 Stephen Eaves (Appointed 0410612024) Linda Bowen (Appointed 0410612024) John Micha81 Blackah {Appoint8d 0410612024) christopher Woods {Appointed 0410612024) Independettt Examiner. Davina Vinc& S Paget Road Wolv&rhampton, West hAidlands, WV6 ODS Trustees Report Objects of the chartty Lifespring Church Bumtwood exists lo advance the Christian faith through the pioclamation of the Gospel and the falthful teaching of God's Word, in accordance with thè foundational trust deeds of the Church. As a vibrant, Spirit-filled community, we are Galled to tninister in multiplg directions- sharing the Gospel, developing leaders. and nurturing spiritual maturity within the body of Christ. Our passion is to create a welcoming environment where people of all ages can en(xJunter the presence of GCMJ, grow their relationship with Him, and be empowered to tnake a lasting impact in their communtbes and beyond. Key Mission Goals Save the Lost Reaching those who do not yet know Jesus with Ihe life-lransfomiing message of the Gospel. Raise Leaders Identifying, equlpping, and mentoring emerging leaders to serve within the church and in wider ministry contexts. Make Disciples Nurturing spiritual growth and maturity in every believer through intentional discipleship, prayer, and BIbl￿based teaching. Impact the Communrty Transfomiing lives in Burn￿oOd and beyond through practical support, wise counsel. prayer. and10121 outreach initiatives. Assisting with the Relief of Poverty As part of our comtnunily outreach. we are actively engaged in helping to reli&v8 poverty and hardship within our local area. Currenl initiatives include= 1. Footl Bank.. Providing essential groceries and supplles to indivlduals and families in need. 2. Weekly Community Meals.. Offerlng a welcoming space for fellowship and nourishment for those facing financial or social challenges. 3. Cotntnunity Store Support.. Partnering with and supporting our lotral community store to ensure affordable aC￿sS to basic goods. 4. Financial Guidance and Debt Relief Support.. Offering practical help, advi￿, and pastoral guidance to those struggling with financial pressures. SLtmmary of the charity's main activities and achievements To further the above objects and vision. the charity's main activities and achievements were as follows= To further our vision and charitable objectives, Lifespring Church Burntwood has engaged in a wide range of spiritual, pastoral. ar ommunity-focused activities Ihroughout the year. These initiativ8s reflect our Commitment to advancing Éhe Christian faith, nurturing spiritual growlh, and serving the local community with compassion and care. Key Activities and AchSevements Sunday Services: Held weekly gatherings centred on passionate worship, Bibltrbased teaching, and authentic community building. Prayer Group5- Facilitat8d three dedicated prayer gatherings each week. creating space to seek God's presence, guldance. and breakthrough for individuals and the wider Community. Home Groups: Ran small discipleship groups throughout the week, fostering fellowship, accountability, and deeper engagement with Scripture. Family. Couples. and Indivldual Disciple5hip- Offered monthly support and discipleship sessions focused on strengthening personal faith, relationships, and emotional well-being. Children's Ministry: Provided a safe, fun, and faith-building environment every Sunday for children to grow in th￿r knowledge of God and enjoy community wlth peers. The Hub: Operates as a key outreach initiative, offering fooct, meaningful conversation, and praGtical support to individuals and families in Food Bank Support: Partnered actively with the local fi￿1 bank hosted on our premises- collecting donations, seNing meals, and offering prayer and companionship to all who came through our doors. Youth Ministry: Invested in the next generation through weekFy youth gatherings artd an annual youth camp. with over 10 young people participating and growing in faith and fellowship. Quarterly Fellowship Events: Hosted events such as BBQS. soryals. and community activities to strangthen church relationships and create welcoming spaces for newcomers. Community Engagement- Actively participated in local events and collaborated other charities and organisations to extend support and share God's love throughout the Bumtwood area and beyond. In planning the activities. the trustees have applied the guidance on public benefit issued by the Charity Commission. Financial Review The finances of Lifespring Church Bumiwood continue to grow steadily, thanks to the fatlhful and ￿nsiStent monthly giving of our church family. We are encouraged by the increasing number of individuals and families commith'ng to regular financial support- a strong indicator of both spiritual engagement and healthy church gro￿. Key Financial Highlights Sustainable Growth in Giving- Regular donations have increased throughoul the year, reflecting a deepening commitment within the congregation and enabling us lo plan with greater confidence and vision. Strateglc Investment In Children's Ministry". A significant proportion of expenditure this year has been dedicated to our youth and children's ministy. This inciudes the hiie of a Portable Cabin, providing a dedicated space for children's wotk on Sundays to foster growth and development. Strong and Stable Financial Position-. DesptLe increased operational expenses. the church remains in a strong and sust2inable fiftancial position. with sufficient resou￿$ to support curr&nt ministries and aGtivities. as well as future growth. Introductlon of a Flnance Tèam: To strengthen our financial governan￿. we have established a dedicated finance team that now oversees the church's finances on a weeldy basis. This step demonstrates our ongoing commitment to transparency. accountability, and good stewardship of all resources entrusted to us. Resenies Poli¢y The charity aims to hold a minimum of £6,000 (which is approximately 2 month8 of expenditure) as unrestricted cash. so that the charity could continue to operate should income and l or expenditure vary adversely. At the year end. the charity held unrestricted cash of £9,014. Signature This report was approved by the trusteas, and is signed on th8ir behalf by.. Name Slgnakn Independent Examiners Report I r8port to th8 trustees on my examination of the accounts of Lifespring Church Bumtwood ( the ch8rtty'} for the year ended 3110312025. Responsibilities and Basis of Report As the trustees of the charity you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 {'Ihe 2011 Act'l. l ￿port in respect of my examination of the charitls accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145{51{b) of the 2011 Act. Indgpgndent Examiner's Staternent I have completed my examination. I confimi that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect.. acLounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the 2011 Ac( or 2. the accA)unts do not accord with the accounting records. I have no concems and have come across no other matteTS in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper undeFstanding of the accounts to be reached. Independent Exarniner's Details Name". ¥v ityJA WIPJ ce- Davina Vince Address: 5 Paget Rc)ad Wolverhampton, West Midlands. WV6 ODS Signatur Vb Ot£ Date: Jojs Fixed A6$81 Purchases Loans Repaid Totri payrnenis B.756 gn Fund Transfeis In FUM Transf￿¢$ Oui 9.014 8,U9 17.e63 Tolal Cash Fund$ FD￿ard TD'.al Cabh Funds Cained Forvdaid 9.014 8.649 REpr*¥•nt•4S By tsBn8r￿ IUnr8stri¢iedl Btsd¢in9 Funo IResiij¢tedi r(￿lIe$s(Re5trICled 9.014 9,014 7,799 850 7.799 8SD Asset & Liability Statement Cash Assets 9.014 9.Q14 7.F99 850 8SO Other Monetary Assets Investment Assets Prloryw Pioperty Inveslm8ntJXccoullt$ Othe Fixed Assets Music & PA EqviprneTrl Compuiers & IT MolrKVehides Liabilities Pd4rY•w Loan5 Out51andin9 Pen$i¢n Paymenl Owety HMRC Pairyn8nfs ChN9 Indawiaeni Exa￿￿Et￿ Fe8 Othpr Signature These accounts have been approved by the trustees, and are signed on their behalf by- Slgnakn 11- 12.2aLJ- Notes to the Accounts Accounting Policies The aceounts have been prepared on a receipts and payments basis and comprise a slalernenl that shows the charity's receipts and payments, a slalemenl that summarises the charity's assets and liabilities and related notes. The accountancy profession have determined that only accounts prepared in accordance with applicable accounting standards present a 'true alld fair. view and, as these receipts and payments accounts have not land cannot) be prepared in accordar)ce with accounting standards, these accounts do not present (and are not intended to present) a 'lrue and fair. view of the charity's financial activities and state of affairs. General funds are unrestricted funds which are available for use al the discretion of the Iruslees in furtherance of the general objectives of the ¢hanly. Designated funds comprise unrestricted funds that have been set aside by the trustees for particular purposes. Restricted funds are donations which are to be used ill accordance with specific restrictions imposed by donors., they include donations received from appeals for specific activities or projects. Transadions to Related Parties There were no transactions to related parties during the accounting period. Movement of Funds Expl￿￿￿￿T• Unrostrictqd 8.7£8 17.770 8.TS0 8,756 9.014 unt*i#¢ted Total 17.770 9.0%4 RU￿¢t•d 7.799 850 850 Totsl 0,664 8,664 8.049 8.649