NEW LIFE CHURCH BEDFORDSHIRE TRUST
ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED
5 APRIL 2024

The Trustees, Report and Accounts of
New Life Church Bedfordshire Trust
Charity No: 299289
For the year ended 5 April 2024

NEW LIFE CHURCH BEDFORDSHIRE TRUST
ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED
5 April 2024
Contents
Pages
Objects and Purposes of Charity
statement of Doctrine
Legal and Administration Details
Trust Policies and Procedures
TrL¢slees' Responsibilities
Trustees Report
Independent Examiner's Report
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Financial Ststements
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NEW LIFE CHURCH BEDFORDSHIRE TRUST
ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED
5 April 2024
OBJECTS AND PURPOSES OF CHARITY
The objects of the Charity as staled in ils Declaratson of Trust are'.-
The advancement of the Christian Faith in accordance with the doctrines sel out on the following page
and the worship of God in Bedford5hire and elsewhere by any means whatsoever including the preaching
and proclamation of the Christian gospel and the teaching of Christian d¢)ctrine and principles and the
pastoral Care of Christian people and the printing and distribution of the Bible and Christsan lileralure.
The relief of persons who are in conditions of need, hardship or distress or who are aged or sick
The advancement of education on the basis of Christian principles and without prejudice lo the generality
of the foregoing the provisions of such education in any educational establishment and if the Trustees so
decide the provision of one or more charitable education establishments for Ihe general education of
children or adults on the basis of such Christs'an principle.

NEW LIFE CHURCH BEDFORDSHIRE TRUST
ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED
5 April 2024
Statement of Doctrine
The Unity of the Godhead and the divine co-equality of the Father, the Son, and Holy Spirit,. the
Sovereignty of God in creation, providence, and redemption.
The true and Proper deity of our Lord Jesus Christ.. his virgin birth,. his real and perfect manhood; the
authority of his leaching", the infallibility of all his utterances,. his work of alonemenl for sinners of mankind
by his vicarious sufferings. his death, bodily resurrection and ascension into Heaven,. his priestly
intercession for his people.
The full inspiration of the holy scriptures., their authority and efficiency as not only containing but being in
themselves the word of God,. the reliability of the new testament ir¢ its leslimony to the character and
authorship of the old teslamenl., and the need of the preaching of the Holy Spirit to a true and spiritual
understanding of the whole.
The reality of original sin in ￿nSequenCe of the fall and the ne￿SSIty of regeneration.
The justificab'on of the sinner solely by faith through the atoning merits of our Lord and saviour Jesu5
Christ.
The necessity of the work of the Holy Spirit in conversion and sanclificalion.. also in ministy in worship
and in the exercising of spiritual gifts through the body of believers.

NEW LIFE CHURCH BEDFORDSHIRE TRUST
ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED
5 April 2024
al and Administration Details
The Tfust was formed as P.C.F. Trust on 6 April 1988 by a deed of the same date. By a resolution of the
Trustees on 7 March 1995 it was agreed that with effect from 6 April 1995 the Trust would be known as
New Life Church Bedfordshire Trust.
Trustees a￿ appointed by the elders of New Life Church Dunstable or rf there be none by the recognised
spiritual leaders of the Church.
Trustees
At the end of the year the management ofthe Trust was undertaken by the following people who each
served as Trustees for the full financial year..
Mr Graham Simpson
83 Pipers Croft
Dunstable
Beds
LU6 3JZ
Trustee
Ms Sian Rous
21 Highfield
Leighton Buuard
Beds
Trustee
Mr Andrew E Robertson Trustee
144 Pytchley Road
Rugby
Warwickshire
CV22 5NG
Mr Paul Wilson
3 Bryant Road
Toddinglon
Bedfordshire
LU5 6EX
Twstee
Bankers
HSBC Bank
22 West Street
Dunslable
Beds
Inde
endent Examiner
Ruth Hayden

NEW LIFE CHURCH BEDFORDSHIRE TRUST
ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDEO
5 April 2024
Trust Policies and Procedures
Reserves Polic
The Trustees do not consider that the Trust should build up lar9e reserves because the Trust aims lo
spend ils income on the charitable work of the Trust and the other charities that it supports. However they
believe that a minimum unrestricted reserve of £7.000 is required to effectively administer New Life
Church Dunslable-.-
To ensure that all invoices and other payments due can be met promptly
To allow for short term fluctuations in income
To cover contractual and moral obligations
To meet unforeseen needs.
Risk Assessment
The Trustees have considered the operational, financial. and strategic risks fa￿d by the Charity.
Management information is available to the Trustees lo enable them lo regularly monitor these risks and
take appropriate mitigation measures. A church insurance policy covering material loss and damage and
public and employers liability risks together with loss of income cover and personal accident insurance for
employees is in force. Twinkle pre school management carry out regular detailed health and safety risk
assessments which also satisfy Ofsled requirements.
Staff Disci
lina
and Grievance Procedure
The Trust has a formal written staff disciplinary and grievance procedure in place.
Child Protection
The Trust subscribes lo the Churches Child Protection Advisory Service lo provide guidance and cary out
Criminal Records Bureau checks on all staff and volunteers who work with children and young people.
Written child protection and drugs policies are in force.
Data Proleclron
The Trust is registered with the Information Commisioner under Ihe Oala Protection Act 1998.
Registration Number Z7796819.
Co
New Life Church Dunslable holds copyright licences issued by Christian Copyright Licensing
International.

NEW LIFE CHURCH BEDFORDSHIRE TRUST
TRUSTEES. RESPONSIBILITIES
The Trustees are required to prepare financial statements for each financial year, which give a true 2nd
fair view of the stale of affairs of the church and of ils income for that pertod. In preparing those financial
statements the trustees are required lo'.-
select surtable accounting policies and then appty them consistently
make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and Pfudent
prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume
that the church will continue.
The trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records which disclose wtth reasonable
accuracy al any time the financial position of the church and to enable them to ensure that the financial
statements comply with the Charities Act 1993. They are also responsible for safegLsarding the assets of
the church and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud 2nd other
irregularities.

NEW LIFE CHURCH BEDFORDSHIRE TRUST
ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENOED
5 April 2024
Trustees, Re
The Trust has provided financial support to Ewen Robertson and lo Alan Scotland of the Lifelink nehvork
of churches, who provided spirttual oversight and leadership lo the Church. Sian Rous continued lo
provide leadership lo the church on a full time ba51S.
The Church continued to be part of the Lifelink Global ne￿Ork of associated churches that work together
in the UK and overseas. The charitable work of Lifelink International {Registefed Charity 10707701
continued lo be financially supported. Charitable gifts were made lo various good causes during the year.
Funds were raised lo support the Nyanga Children's Home, a humanitarian project of Lifelink Global in
Zimbabwe. Gifts were gwen to Foodbank clients for Christmas and Christmas boxes donated lo Operatlon
Christma>Child-.
The church has been growing slowly. 11 met for Sunday moming worship on a weekly basis, including
monthly brunch events. Smaller Life Groups mel regularly for smaller group support and personal
discipleship. Three people make up the senior leadership team who meet fortnightly lo pray, plan and
organise pastoral support. A wider core team of len individltals mel six weekty. providirsg a creative.
support and planning forum. Monthly worship and prayer events were held. Fortnightly prayer meetings
and hospitality events were initiated. Men's 2nd women's groups met and a Young Adults group slarted.
Ministy lo children and young people continued with a Sunday Kid5 Club and tsvo youth groups.
A midweek weekty youth group served Ioc21 youth who attended ￿gUlarlY and going on day trips together.
Tumbles toddler group continued to serve twenty or more families from the local community. The service
is free and includes Christma5 and summer parties.
The chltrch continues to support and contribute by way of personnel to the Dunstable Foodbank Charity
where the building is also used as a distribution oullel.
The church supported the Houghton Regis Camival with hvo stalls with free offerings of crafts, giveaways
and offering prayer. This year we had our first altemative lo Halloween events on the streets where 200
gifts and free drinks were given away.
The donations received by Ihe Trust are almost entirely through the giving of the people within the
Church. The income of the trust was down 150/0 on the previous year primarily as a result of one of
"'income lowards4htrbulldingyenovation￿and3ls￿a%Mal1￿d￿ctI0￿IfrtltheS an¢*offerin￿ncOmeTrve think
due tCTthe cost-of.11￿IT￿cmXrys anfnoTrepafed"one oifcontributions made in the previous year. This
reductKJn was offset in part by a reduction in expenditure of 6.gLhl on the previous year.
The overall position reported is a deficit in income against expenditure of £11,070 but this will be offset by
simialr rebate due back from HMRC in relation lo the employers nalional insurance rebate due to the
charity and expected lo be in the early 2024-25 financil year.
Signed on behalf of the T uslees..
S Rous
G Simpson
Dale

INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORTTO THE
TRUSTEES OF NEW LIFE CHURCH BEDFORDSHIRE TRUST
I re￿rt on the accounts of the Trust for the year ended 5 April 2024, which are set out on pages 1110 13
Respective responsibilitles of trustees and examiner
As described on page 8, the trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts.. you Consrder
that the audit requirement of section 43121 of the Charities Act 1993 Ilhe Act) does not apply. 11 is my
responsibility lo stale, on the basis of procedures specified in the General Directions given by the Charity
Commissioners under section 43{7llbl of the Act. whether particular matters have come to my attention.
Basis of indgpendent examlnefs report
My examination wa5 carried out in accordance with the General Di￿tionS gNen by the Charity
Commissioners. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a
comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual
rtems or disclosu￿5 in the a¢￿￿nIs, and seeking explanations from you as Iruslees conceming any such
matters. The.p..rocedufes updertakerndo.nol provide.all_IlJe_eyidencR__thal.would_be required_in an.audit,
and consequently I do not express an audit opinion on the view given by the accounts.
Independent examinerfs staterngnt
In connection with my examination. rto matter has come lo my attention..
which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the requirements.
to keep accounting re￿rdS in accordance with section 41 of the Acl,- and
to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and comply with the accounting
requirements of the Act.
Have not been me '
lo wwch. in my opinion. a
accountg lo be reached.
ntion should be
order to enable a proper understanding of the
Ruth Hayden
Date..
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NEW LIFE CHURCH BEDFORDSHIRE TRUST
RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS ACCOUNT FOR THE PERIOD ENDED S A
ril 2024
Unrestricted
Funds
Restricted
nds
Total
2023-24
Total
2022-23
INCOME
Income from Twinkle
Love Offenngs received
2.479
Offerings
4,410
4,410
4.726
Other Income
200
7.789
7,789
16.075
Gift Aid tsx refund
11,728
11.728
12,006
Tithes
45.996
45.996
47.666
Twnkle Playgroup Income
TOTAL INCOME
£62,334
£7,789
£70,123
£82,952
EXPENSES
Administration
Building expenses
Child sponsoring
Youth & children's work
Professional Fees paid
General Church
Love Gifts made
Ministry expenses
Depreciation
1,173
27,741
1,173
27,741
787
28,788
389
1.691
2.400
389
1,691
2,400
1,663
46.707
1.092
319
366
4,951
2,550
49.404
1,663
46,707
1,092
TOTAL EXPENSES
£81,193
£1.663
£81,193
£86,865
We approve these accounts and confirm that we have made available all relevant records and infomialion
for their preparation.
S￿ned on behalf of the Trustees..
S Rous
G Simpson
Dale

NEW LIFE CHURCH BEDFOROSHIRE
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 5 APRIL 2024
Princi
al Accountin
Policies
Accountin
Convention
The accounts have been prepared under the historical cost convention.
Income
Donations received are shown as income for the year in which they are received and are credited
to either reslri¢ted or unrestricted fvnds depending upon the terms of the donation.
enditure
Revenue expenditure is written off to the Statement of Financial ActNities as incurred. Expenditure
of a capital nature is included in fixed assets and is written off over ils useful life as follows:
Fixtures and Fittings
Office equipment
written off over 20 years.
written off over 3 years.
All fixtures and fittings have been costed in full at the time they are incurred. The NBV has however
reduced in line with the depreciation charge outlined above.
Fixed Assets
Land and Buildings
Fixtures & Fittings
Total
COST
As of 5 April 2023,
Additions
Disposals
£114.661
£0
£114,661
As at S April 2023
£114.661
£0
£114,66
DEPRECIATION
As of 6 April 2023,
Charge in the year
Disposals
As of 5 April 2024.
£37,772
£ 2,698
£0
£0
£37,772
£ 2,698
£40,470
£0
£40,470
Net book value al 5 April
2024
£74,191
£0
£74.191
Net book value al
5 April 2024
£74.191
£0
£74.191
The charity acquired York House, 80a Houghlon Road Dunstable on 29 February 2000. Historically
the trustees have not charged depreciation and have left the asset in the accounts at Cost. During
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2009 the trust spent £26,975 on roof repairs and renovations to the property. These have been
capitslised The trvstees have decided lo depreciate the capilalised expenditure on a straight line
basis over 10 years. An Estate agents 'view of value, was obtained prior lo the renovation and
repair works and a value of £249.99S given. This is confirmed by way of letter from Smith Estates
(Lulonl Ltd dated 24th Juty 2009. The tnjslees have not thought it appropriate to revalue the asset
in line with this value.
Creditors & Debtors
Current Cred￿orS at 05 April 2024
£0
12022 £0}
Bank and Cash Balan￿S
Bank balances at S April 2024
£2,345
12023 £13.586)
Cash float
£ nil
12023 £ nil)
Lon
Term Liabilities
Bank loan balance al 5 April 2024
£0
12023 £01
Dunng 2009 the Twst restructured ils Loan and look out additional funding of £10,000 to part fvnd
the costs of the roof repairs and renovations. To achieve this a new loan of £35,000 was taken out
over 10 years with Lloyds TSB. Interest is Charged at 2.90Vo above bank base rale and is repayable
ty way of 120 repayments of capital and interest. The loan was repaid from surplus cash deposit
during the 2018-19 financial year.
Trustees, Remuneration and Ex
enses
Remuneration and expenses tolalling £42,65312023 £44,955) was paid to Ewen Robertson for
oversight of the Church. Sian Rous for her full-time role as the leader of the church, Eleanor
Hearing for her role as treasurer and Pam Shucker for her cleaning of the church. No other Irustee
received remuneration or expenses during the year.
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