Registered number
514539
New Life Church Congleton
Report and Financial Statements
For the Year Ended
31 December 2023

New Life Church Congleton
Contents
Page
Reference and administrative information
Report of the Tnjstees
Independent Examiner's Report
Statement of Financial Activities
13
14
Balance Sheet
15
ststement of Cashflows
16
Notes to the Financial Ststements
17

New Life Church Congleton
Reference and administrative information
TRUSTEES
Stephen Neil Hodgkinson MBE
Peter Martin
Giles Osborn Chapman (resigned 4th February 2024)
George Hurlstone
Susan Sparks
Michael Burgess
Rory Sanders
Benedict Gaddum
Linda Hurlstone
Rachel Mellor
Peter Minshull
(resigned 25th September 2023)
(resigned 11th June 2023
Irestgned 4th February 2024)
TRUST ADDRESS
Danesford Community Centre
West Road
Congleton
Cheshire
CW12 4EY
LEGAL STATUS
The charity was fomied as a trust under a trust deed dated 21 October 1983
(With Deed of Variations dated 8th April 2000,13th December 2010 and 19th January 2021)
Registered with the Charity Commission - Registration Number 514539
The charity was formerty known as New Lrfe Christian Fellowship
BANKERS
The Royal Bank of Scotland PLC
Drummond House IGE) Branch, Edinburgh
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER
K Salt IFCCAI
BK Plus Audit Limited
Chartered Certified Accountants
Adventure Place
Hanley
Stoke on Trent
ST13AF
ANNUAL REPORT
These financial statements should be read in conjunction V￿th the trustees, annual report which is
published on the same date as these accounts.

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Bankers:
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Chartered
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Solicitor
Fiona Bru
Justice H
Warringto

History
The church was founded in 1983 and operates as a Charitable Trust under its Trust
Deed dated 21st October 1983, which also contains the Statement of Doctrines, and by
which the church life and business is conducted.
A subsequent Deed of Variation dated 8 April 2000 was registered with the Charity
Commissioners.
Further Deeds of Variation dated 13 December 2010 authorised the change of name from
New Life Christian Fellowship, Congleton to New Life Church, Congleton and 19 January
2021 clarifying conflicts of interest procedures of Trustee meetings.
The church began as a smal5 house fellowship, often referred to as a 'House Church.. As it
grew and expanded, the church needed larger premises to hold its Sunday Services and to
develop other ministries in the local communty.
The church acquired the freehold on the premises known as Danesford Community Centre
from NCH Action for Children, from whom the premises were previously rented, during the
financial year ended 31 October 2000. The cost was £185,000.
Major improvements and refurbishments have taken Pla￿ and continue to take place as the
trustees seek to maintain the facility to a high standard and ensure compliance with all heaEth
and safety and hygiene regulations and standards.
A major first floor extension was completed in 2015 and provides four additional rooms and 8
tea bar. All rooms are being used extensively and are proving a great asset to the communtty
ntre, which is recognised as a Community Hub.
During 2022, discussions have begun with Cheshire East Council with regard to being
included as part of the Family Hub network which would release some level of funding
Provided by HM Govemment to support Family Hubs. Fiona Bruce MP is being supportive.
Whilst we are connected and directly involved with Cheshire East Council in this respect it
would appear no funds from the £1,000,000 grant from Central Govemment will be coming
our wayl
Review of centre facilities
The extension to the renamed Family Room which was completed in the summer of 2017
has proved to be a great addition to our centre facilities.
The church's involvement in the community has continued to expand during the year with
numerous voluntary organisations, clubs, societies, fundraising bodies. especially those
involving children and young people, using the centre.
The centre also has a specially designated Counselling Room where people with difficult
personal issues, including addictions are helped.
New Life Church provides spaces on the car park to house the two Congleton Community
Partnership Minibuses and their hirelusage diary and fuel is managed through the church
offi￿.
New Life Church is a member of The Evangelical Allian￿, Churches Together in Congleton,
Congleton Bible Week and closely associated with various local government community
partnerships, including the CVS (Council for Voluntary Service Cheshire East).
New Life Church celebrated its 40th Anniversary in September . welcoming back members
from past days and Dr Rob Kiff, founding member presented God's Word at the Sunday
morning service.

Aims and Objectives
The charity's objectives are as follows:
1. The advancement of the Christian faith.
2. The relief of persons who are in conditions of need, hardship or distress or who are
aged or sick.
3. The provision of instruction in the principles of the Christian faith at any educational
establishment.
4. To promote and support such other charitable schemes or projects as may be
established to benefit the public and in particular the provision of facilities for a
communty centre in Congleton for the use and benefit of local residents.
We have referred to the guidance contained in the Charity Commission's general
guidance on public benefit when reviewing our aims and objectives and in planning
our future actlvitles. In particular, the trustees consider how planned actlvities will
Contribute to the aims and objectlves they have set.
Elders
The governan￿ of the church is under an appointed Eldership. which is responsible for
sound doctrine in accordance with scripture, and for the overall vision and direction of the
church.
Elders serving during the year under review were:
Stephen Hodgkinson MBE
Peter Martin
Jeff Cutts
The Trustees
Under the Trust Deed, trustees are appointed to be responsible and accountable for
the flnancial integrity of the church, including property, equipment, fixtures & fittings,
health and Safety and Safeguarding. The trustees serving during the year under
review were:
George Hurlstone (Secretary)
Stephen Hodgkinson (Chairman)
Sue Sparks
Peter Martin
Rory Sanders(Deputy Chairman)(Resigned 25th Sept 2023) Giles Chapman (Resigned 4th Feb 2024)
Linda Hurlstone
Michael Burgess
Peter Minshull (Resigned 4th Feb 2024)
Benedict Gaddum (Resigned 1 Ith June 2023)
Rachel Mellor

The trustees are eMp￿red to appoint a treasuTer to maintain the account
and this position has b￿n undertaken by Richard Crowrler who resigned o
Rory Sanders was appointed Hon Treasurer w.e.f. 1 st Oct 2023 and the ch
overlapping period of three months.
The trustees nomially meet each month. except August, to review and mak
matters relating to the church finances. employment. health and safety, saf
protection and the general running of the centre. A full financial review sho
each quarter and will be resumed in 2024. Minutes of the meetings are tak
maintained by the churth administrator.
The trustees employ a Church Administrator Louise Davies, wthose contra
per week for 42 weeks per annum.
None of the trustees receive any financial remuneration or beneffts in kind f
other than a contribution towards out of pocket expenses paid to S Hodgki
in the accounts.
Governance
The Church holds an Annual General Meeting and for the year under revi
Sunday 4 February 2024 at which a summary of income and expenditure
together with a summary of ministry reports. One tn￿tee retiring by rotat
himself for r&electlon and was duly re-elected.
Marriages
The church centre is li￿nSed and registered with the Superintendent Regi
marriage ceremonies under certtficate. Our Registered Number is 42430.
was conducted during the period under review.
Church Ministnes
Prayer Ministry
Prayer underpins and sustains everything that takes place within and out fr
Church and new ministries are birthed in prayer. Regular times of corporat
at the ￿ntre and in Lrfe Groups throughoui the week. Individual church m
encouraged to pray privately each day and special prayer events are held
During the year under review. we have experienced amazing answers to pr
by miraculous healings. guidance for individual lives and new opportunities
seNe the community. Regular prayer dinics are held and the church elder
available to pray for people's needs and situations.
Members of The Prayer Ministry Team are a￿VayS available on Sunday mo
people after the senfice. The team has been expanded under the guidance
provides training for those joining the team.
Healing Rooms England & Wales
We provide roomloffice facilitses on Mondays and Thursdays for Healing Ro
whose headquarters are located at New Lrfe Church Centre.
Preaching Ministry
The church Elders continue to have overall responsibility for the preaching
sound biblical truths bringing guidance. direction and vision to the church.

Inspirational preaching is provided through church members and from time to time visiting
speakers.
The Elders are particularly grateful to Paul Williams, Catherine Krinks and Shane
Wright who form the core of the preaching minlstry team.
Pralse & Worship Mlnlstry
Christian Contemporary Music plays a key part in our Sunday worship services and the
church is blessed with a good number of gifted Holy Spirtt anointed musicians and singers
from whom we currently have several worship bands who atternate for various periods during
the year.
The bands are supported by a dedicated tearn of audio and visual technicians.
Sanctuary Worship provides an extended time of praise and worship with an open time to
hear from The Lord. This usually takes place monthly on the first Tuesday evening.
Llfe Groups, Dlsclpleshlp and Pastoral Care
The church is committed to the discipleship and pastoral care of church members and this is
undertaken in a variety of ways, primarily small groups. All new people joining the church
are encouraged to join a small group or be linked to one.
Equip Foundations, is now well established and is very well attended including many
people who re￿ntlY completed the Alpha Course.
A new 'Living God's Way, course for new disciples takes pla￿, primarily for those who
have recently completed an Alpha Course.
Hospltal Minlstry
Sadly these remain suspended due to hospital Covld regulatlons.
Evangellsm
The church is committed to evangelism within the local communty. Church members carry
this out most effectively through personal witnessing and development of friendships and
relationships. Church wde Alpha Courses continue to be held every year in the aLrtumn
and spring tenns. Alpha continues to be the main tool to assist members in introducing
friends, neighbours and colleagues to the Christian faith. We have seen encouraging growth
in attendance on Alpha Courses and these have been followed by foundation courses.
Four new believers were baptised on Easter Sunday.
Special events, e.g. Theatre Productions and Concerts are also held occasionally and these
events provide an ideal opportunty to introduce people to the Christian faith.
Life Groups play an essential part in Alpha by introducing guests and in providing the
excellent weekly meals for the evening courses.

A comprehensive report of all the church's ministries is produced and reported at the AGM. A
copy is available on request.
Primary Schools. Mlnistry
We Continue to conduct lessons and assemblies using Open the Book materials and O
Mini and Nrr Mini (formerly Bible Explorer) material. The teams have been strengthened with
new volunteers including Tina O'Hara who leads our Open the Book team.
We conduct a one hour lesson in all the primary schools preparing year 6 pupils who are
moving up to High School and present each pupil with an 'lt's your move, book prodU￿d by
Scripture Union. This is funded by Churches Together in Congleton.
Our Children's ministry team also Gonduct assemblies in most primary schools and a new
initiative called 'The Hope Joumey, takes place, working with other local churches.
High S¢hools' Ministry
We have a longstanding strong relationship with our two High Schools particularly CU groups
in Congleton High School. We hope for greater connections once again with Eaton Bank
Academy.
Nursery Group
This consists of Pre-school for 3 and 4 year olds and 2 year olds in The Rainbow Room,
catering for children on a sessional basis. "Fees are charged and part-time staff are paid on
a pro-rata basis per session. Staff are paid above the minimum wage and Childcare level
3 qualrfications are recognised with an additional hourly rate supplement Holiday pay is the
required statutory 5.6 weeks.
<'Most three & four year old children are nowfunded by Cheshire East Council Children &
Families plus some two year olds who meet the special funding criteria.)
Individual Pupil Funding {IPF) is secured to cover one to one support for special needs
children.
The Nursery Group continues to provide high qLFality pre-school provision. This is under the
leadership of Alison Timbey our Nursery Manager together with Maria Daniels as Room lead
following the retirement of Rachel Williams who has gtven many many years of devoted and
committed service (Rachel does continue to provide support on an ad hoc basis when
required). Sarah Morris took maternity leave from 6th March 2023 to 8th January 2024 and
Sarah remains Deputy Manager.
We believe in the inclusion of all children and we have developed and been recognised as a
centre of excellence for children with special educational needs and disabilities.
The Nursery is judged GOOD foll0v￿ng the last Ofsted inspection in October 2019.
Open Evenings for parents are held each year to discuss the progress of their children.

We have seen a modest growth in numbers of the children attending. and especially those
with special educational needs (SEND).
Zang Qui Xi, who is sponsored by our nursery families, is a special needs child in the
Lighthouse orphanage in Chagsha Province in China which 15 part of the church's ministry
and support for Intemational China Concem.
New Lrfe Nursery is a member of the Early Years Alliance and is registered with Children and
Families Cheshire East.
Special services are held for nursery children and families at Ha￿eSt, Christmas, Easter and
Summer Sports, all of which are extremely well attended.
New Life Nursery Group maintains a strong Christian ethos with daily prayers, Bible stories
and songs.
Words and Music I Christian Resources and Coffee Shop
This ministry has continued to go from strength to strength under the inspirational leadership
of Emma Davies who is supported by a committed and energetic team including long seNing
Geoff Wood.
Childrens, and Youth Ministry
We have an excellent team of enthusiastic and committed leaders in Beth Cosgrove, Sue
Wood, Callum Davies and Chloe Page who provide energy, imagination and creativty to this
ministry. working well together as a team.
The church remains totally commttted to children and young people and continues to invest
unreservedly in this ministry.
Design and Publicity and Communication
Julie Thomas undertakes the role of running Facebook. keeping the Webslte up to date,
and effectively communicating through Social Media. She is employed by the church one day
per week.
We are indebted to Elalne Sharples for her ex￿lIent work in designing our Alpha leaflets,
publicity items and adverts for the local press.
Ministry to Deaf People
Loop systems exist in the Main Hall. Social Room and Children's Room.

Fairly Traded Goods
New Lrfe Church encourages support for Fair Trade which is promoted through Words &
Music.
UK Missions
The churGh provides regular financial support to the following:
Good News for Everyone (formerty Gideons Intemational)
United Christian Broadcasters (UCB)
Alpha UK
Christian Institute
Lifelink
Society for the Protection of Unbom Children (SPUC)
Care
Churches in Cheshire Agricultural Chaplaincy
Bible Society
Open Doors
street Pastors
Healing Rooms
Sat7TV
Message Trust
Christian Aid
Other one-off gifts are made on approval of the trustees.
Overseas Missions
The church support various overseas missions financially on a regular basis in China.
Slovakia, Romania, Africa and India plus supportfor the Persecuted Church worldwide
through Open Doors charity.
Samaritan's Purse (Christmas Shoeboxes)
New Lrfe Church acts as a collecting centre thanks to Yvon Degens, and Ruth Speed's
Organisation and we collected over 1.100 shoeboxes.
Caring Mlnlstries I Servlng the Communlty
Objective 2 of our Trust Deed states "The relief of persons who are in conditions of
need, hardship or distress or who are aged or sick"
The major expansion of this work has continued during the year under review and we have
further exiended our nebNork of referring agencies with whom we have excellent working
relationships.
Various grants have generously been made available to support this vital work and the
trustees are extremely grateful to several agencies. chartties and grant making bodies.

Christian Counselllng and Listening Service
This is run by Louise Daniels, a fully qualified counsellor accredited by BACP and ACC. The
service is open to people both in and outside the church and many people are referred
through local agencies.
The church carries specialist professional indemnity insurance for this ministry.
This service now includes Pregnancy Crisis Support and Child Loss (fomierfy provided under
the Image banner).
Storehouse Project
This project continues to experience very strong demand and the church is extremely
grateful for extra grants and an amazing response from the local community.
Joanna Crichton and Lynnsey Miles oversee the Storehouse and during the year have built a
great team of reliable volunteers.
The Storehouse Project, which was launched October 2010 has had an amazing impact
within the community where more and more people and families have benefitted from crisis
food parcels.
Generous donations of food from church members. local schools and other churches in the
town have kept The Storehouse stocked with food and essential ttems, plus some very
generous regular financial gtfts from peop￿ outside the church enables us to boost stocks on
a regular basis.
Collections at Tesco Congleton have also boosted stocks and the church is very grateful to
the generosity of the Congleton public. (We are now inGluded in Tesco's national food
collection known as Fair Share) which takes place twice each year.
Regular daily collections of fresh food are made at Marks & Spencer Food Hall. Tesco,
Greggs and CO-OP.
Regular bulletins are produced for general information.
Circa 400 Bags of Joy and presents were provided to needy families and individuals referred
to us by various support agencies.
Furniture and White Goods Recycling l New Life Communlty Partnership
The church for many years has sourced good condrtion second hand items, passing them on
to those who are being re-housed, having previously been homeless.
The church works in conjunction with the warehouse and team based on Bromley Road and
is very grateful to them for their support, wtthout which the Servi￿ could not operate.
We have experienced a mass¢ve increase in demand due to cost of living increase,
especially in white goods for single parent families, often fteeing domestic abuse. Also we're
helping an increasing number of indtviduals wtth mental health issues.

The Jubilee Club
The Jubilee Club was founded in May 2012 in response to the needs of many people being
helped through the Storehouse foodbank. People are referred through various agencies.
The club meets every Tuesday, starting with tea. coffee and toast. followed by a brief "lrfe
message" Members of the team then opt for various activities.
Many of those attending are struggling wtth serious life issues, e.g. recovering from drug and
alcohol addictions, mental health patients, broken domestic relationships, abusive and violent
relationships.
The Club continues to thrive and grow with thanks to many commttted volunteers.
Job Club & Beneflts Support
This grew out of the Jubilee Club and has proved very popular and been very successful.
Job vacancies are scrutinised and matched to suttable applicants. Cvs are written, mock
interviews take place, references are provided and suitable attire provided if appropriate.
Well over 100 people have gained pemianent employment Sin￿ tt began in 2013.
Family Support Ministry
This ministry has continued to grow and was initially funded by a three year grant from the
National Lottery's Reaching Communities.
This expanding ministry is led by Joanna Crichton and Margaret Sanders and is now funded
through church members My Giving, and very recently generous grants.
Much of the work takes place with damaged, broken and dysfijnctional families and on
occasions involves supporting clients in Gourt appearances and EHA, CIN and CP meetings
where children are involved. Parenting courses are proving very popular and helpful.
Civic & Community Engagement
The church continues to be aclively involved in the local community including civic functions
and charitable events with the Rotary Club.
Church Elder Steve Hodgkinson was appointed Mayorfs Chaplain following Coun. Rob
Moreton's election as Mayor in May and Steve has been able to introduce prayers in the
Council Chamber thanks to the Mayor.
The Mayor was also glad to receive an inscribed leather-bound copy of The Bible.
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Financial Review
The financial activity of the charity is detailed in the Financial Statements attached
which have been prepared by B K Plus Limited Chartered Certified Accountants.
The trustees are satisfied that the Financial Accounts reflect an accurate account of the
year's activities.
The Income and Expenditure figures for year ended 31 December 2023 shows a net deficit
of expellditure over income of £22656(2022), £26817(2023)
The Balance Sheet reveals net assets of £880,909(2022 . £903,566)
Whilst the charity remains in a strong and healthy financial position to support its ongoing
work and vision, the trustees are reliant upon communty grants to supplement the generous
giving of church members.
All designated giving. e.g. Grants, International China Concern, Building Fund,
Ukraine Refugees, Romanian children etc. was directed In full to the designated
account or recipient, together with allocated Gift Aid.
The Trustees are continually reviewing the financial position and are confident that the
significant cash reserves which have accumulated through prudent management will enable
the church to continue to maintain all its ministries wtth its financial commttments and
obligations.
Plans for the future
Our goal will continue to be the advancement of the Christian failh and the building of God's
Kingdom through all the ministries described in the report, whilst being open to new initiatives
through the guidan￿ and inspiration of The Holy Spirit.
Reserves Policy
The Reseries Policy is as follows:
Tier 1- Long Tem)
The trustees will maintain a minimum cash balan￿ of £85,000 overall funds to
ensure continuation of operations, e.g. payment of wages and salaries, running and
maintenance Gosts of buildings, fixtures and frttings.
Tler 2- Short Term
The trustees will review the reserves policy annually when approving the accounts
and make appropriate amendments in the light of current circumstances.

Volunteers
The church relies on the contribution made by its volunteers. These volunteers deliver
services and also act as trustees, administrators, fundraisers and in other roles.
Risk Management
The trustees actively re)riew the major risks which the chartty faces on a regular basis and
believe that maintaining reserves at the current levels, combined with an annual review of the
controls over key financial systems, will provide sufficient resources in the event of adverse
conditions. The trustees have also examined other operational and business risks faced by
the Gharity and confirm that they have established systems to mÉtigate the significant risks.
Safeguardlng
The church operates Child Protection, Safeguarding Adults and Working with Offenders
policies. All people working with young people and children and vulnerable adults are DBS
checked.
Health and Safety
Issues are reviewed monthly at the Trustees. meetings and Martin Hambley was appointed
Health and Safety Officer and provides regular. usually weekly visits, carrying out alarm tests
etc.
Major Electrical Upgrade
Following an inspection by Comerstone Electrical we received an unsatisfactory report
thereby requiring immediate attention. The Trustees are indebted to Brian Hudson who
undertook extensive remedial work, replacing old defective fittings, providing additional
power sources and a generally tidying up all wring etc. A reinspection by Cornerstone has
now provided a satisfactory report.
The trustees are grateful to Congleton Inclosure Trust for their generous grant of £4.000
towards funding the work.
Independent Examiners
K Plus Ltd were appointed as independent examiners during the year and have expressed
their willingness to continue in that capacity. (Our main contact is Steve Orme).
Church in the Communlty
We have continued to help more and more vulnerable and needy people and families and we
are seeing many of them become part of the church family.
The church has eXperIen￿d further growih during the year under rewew with more and more
people and families becoming committed church members.
We continue to be committed to the 'Great Commission, to 'go and make disciples of all
nations, (Matthew 28'.19) and to see God's people 'growng and being built up in love, as
each part does its work, (Ephesians 4..16)
Stephen Hodgkinson MBE
Chairman of Trustees
17-J
202*
Dated:
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Independent Examiner's Report to the trustees of
New Life Church Conglgton
I report to the truslees on my examination of the accounts of the New Lrfe Church Congleton (the Trusll for the
year ended 31 December 2023. wh￿h are set oul on pages 14 to 28.
Responsibilities and basis of report
As the charity trustees of the Trust you are responsible forthe preparation of the ac£ounts in ac(x)rdance with tho
requirements of the Charities Act 2011 ('the Act?.
I report in respect of my examination of the Trust's 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 Chartty Commission under
section 145{51(b) of the Act.
Independent examlnèrfs 8tstèmont
Slnce the Charity's gross income exceeded £250.OCKJ your examiner must be a member of a body listed in
section 145 of the 2011 Act. I confirm that l am qualified lo undertake the examination because l a member of
The Association of Chartered Certrfied Accountants, which is one of the listed bodies.
I have completed my examination. I confim that no material matters have come to my attention in conneclion
WTth Ihe examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect..
accounting records were nol kept in respect of the Trust as required by sectton 130 of the A¢t', or
2. the accounts do not accord wlh those records- or
3. the accounts do not comply wth the applicable requirements conceming the fom and content of accounts set
out in the Charities {Accounls and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement that the accounts give
a 'true and fair view whi¢h is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination.
I have no ¢oncerns 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 accounts to be reached.
Signed=
Dated .
K. Salt (FCCAI
BK Plus Audit Limited
Chartered Certrfied Accountants
Adventure Place
Hanley
stoke on Trent
STI 3AF
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New Life Church Congleton
statement of Financial Activities
for the year ended 31 December 2023
Unrestrlcted Restrictsd Endowment
Funds
Funds
Funds
2023
Total
2022
Total
Notss
Income
Incoming resources from generated
funds
Donations & Grants
Charitable activities
Fundraising activities
Investment income
338,414
195.696
13.897
1,362
156,424
494.838
195,696
13,897
1,362
450,740
155,050
10,442
223
Total income
549,369
156,424
705,793
616,455
Expenditure
Cost of raising fijnds
Fundraising
Expenditure on charitable activities:
Ministry
Youth, children and schools outreach
Garing ministries
Support of missionaries and other
charity donations
Nursery
Café and bookshop
225.953
101,279
1,947
3.696
229,649
101,279
80,429
205,581
90,107
72,775
78,482
12,890
134.602
97,363
72,211
26
85,101
134,628
97,363
83,243
109,584
81,982
Total exp8nditure
574.034
154,415
728,449
643,272
Net income/(expendilure)
{24,665)
2.009
(22,656)
(26,817)
Transfer betwaen funds
Gross transfers belween funds
16
10.500
(10,500)
Net movement in funds
(14,1651
(8,491)
{22,6561
(26.8171
Reconciliatlon of funds
Total funds brought forward
597,954
82.9
222,705
903,565
930,382
rotal lunds camed fO￿ard
583,789
74,415
222,705
880.909
903,565
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New Life Church Congleton
Balance Sheet
as at 31 December 2023
Notes
2023
2022
Fixed assets
Tangible assets
11
446,501
460,406
Total fixed assets
446,501
460,406
Current assets
Stock
Debtors
Cash at bank and in hand
11,965
39,289
424,093
10,221
34,343
421,820
12
Total cutrrent assets
475,347
466,384
Liabililies
Creditors.. amounts falling due
within one year
13
40,939
23.225
Net cuffent assets
434,408
443,159
Total assets less current liabilities
880,909
903,565
Creditors.. amounts falling due
after more than one year
14
Net assets
880,909
903,565
The funds of the charity:
Endowment fund
15
222,705
222,705
Restricted income funds
16
74,415
82,906
Unrestricted income funds
General funds
17
583,789
597,954
Total charity lunds
880,909
903,565
The notes at pages 17 to 28 fom part of these accounts
Approved by the trustees on the date shown below and
signed on their behalf by:
Stephen Neil Hodgkin50n MBE
Date..
102Y
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New Life Church Congleton
Statement of Cash Flows
as at 31 December 2023
Total funds
2023
Total funds
2022
Notes
Net cash used in operating
20
23,458
14,910
Cash flows from investing
Interest and dividends
Property improvement costs
Purchase of furniture and
equipment
Proceeds from sale of
investments
1.362
223
(4,036)
(22,547)
(12,085}
Net cash provided by investlng
(21,185)
115,8981
Cash flows from financlng
Repayment of borrowing
Cash inflow from new borrowings
Net Cash provided by financing
Change in cash and cash
2,273
{9881
Cash and cash equivalent brought
421,820
422,808
Cash and cash equivalents carried
424,093
421,820
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New Life Church Congleton
Notes to the Financlal Statements
for the year ended 31 December 2023
Accounting policies
Basis of preparation of accounts
The accounts {financial statements) have been prepared under the historical cost convention with items
recognised at cost or transaction value unless otherwise staled in the relevant notels} to these accounts.
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the Statemenl of Recommended
Practice.. 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) issued on 16 July 2014 and
the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland (FRS 1021 and
the Charitie5 Act 2011.
The truslees consider that there are no material uncertainties about the Trust's ability to continue as a
going concern.
Fund structure
The charty maintains various types of funds as follows..
Endowment funds
Endowment funds represent assets which are to be held permanenty by the Gharity.
Restricted fund5
Restricted funds represenl grants. donations and legacies received which are allocated by the donor for
$pecrf￿ puiposes.
Designated funds
Designaled funds are amounts which have been pul aside out of unreskncted funds at the discretion of the
trustees which are therefore not available for other purposes.
General unrestricted funds
General unrestricted funds represent unrestricted income which is expendable at the discretion of the
trustees in the furtherance of the objects of the charity. Such funds may be held in order lo fi'nance both
working capital and capital investment.
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New Life Church Congleton
Notes to the Financial Statements
for the year ended 31 December 2023
Incomlng recognition
All income is recognised in the statement of financial activities when the conditKsn5 for receipt have been
mel and there is reasonable assurance of re￿ipt. Vvhere a claim for repayment of income tax has or will
be made, such income is grossed up for the tsx recoverable. The following accounkn'ng policies are applied
to income..
Grfts in kind and donated goods
Assets given for distribution by the charity are recognised as income for the year only when they are
distributed. Where such undistributed assets exist at the year end, they are not included in the accounts
but a note is provided of Iheir estimated value. Assets given for use by the charity are recognised as
incoming resources at their estimated market value when receivable. If Ihey fomi part of the fixed assets
of the charity, they are capitalised in the balance sheet at the value at which the gift was included in
incoming resources. Assets given in kind for conversion into cash and subsequent application by the
charity are recognised as income in the accounting per¢od when receivable. All estimates of value of such
gifts are made by the tTUStees.
Donations
Donations and all other receipts from fundraising are reported gross and the related fundraising costs are
reported in other expenditure.
Investmenl income
Investment income is accounted for when reGeivable. Tax recoverable relating to investmenl incom8 IS
accounted for in the same peri¢)d as the related income.
Resources expended
Liabilities are recognised as resources expended as s¢)on as there is a legal or constructive obligation
committing the charity to the expenditure. All expenditure is accounted for on an accruals basis and has
been classified under headings that aggregate all costs related to the category.
Grants payable are accounted for when the trustees have accepted a legal or moral obligation to make the
grant.
Allocation of overhead, support and governance costs
Costs have been allocated first to the charitable actNity concerned. Overhead. support and governance
costs relating to Charitable Activities have been apportioned based on usage. The allocation of overhead,
support and govemance costs is shown in note 7.
Costs of generating funds
The cost of generating funds consist of the supwrt costs in relation to the administration support provided
with regard to room hire.
Charitable actlvitles
Costs of charitable activities comprise of those costs incurred in the delivery of its activities. 11 includes
both cosls that can be allocated directly and the relevant amount of support costs that relate to that
particular activity.
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New Life Church Congleton
Notes to the Financial Statements
for the year ended 31 D￿ember 2023
Tangible fixed assets
Tangible fixed assets are slated at cost less depreciation which is provided over the estimated useful lives
of the assets.
Fixtures and fittings
Equipment
Building improvements
Property
20% reducing balan
straight line over 5 years
straight line over 15 years
straighl line over 50 years
Operating leases
Rental costs under operating leases are charged to the ststement of financial acltvities in equal amounts
over the period of the lease.
Stocks
Stock is valued at the lower of cost and net realisable value.
Grants
Grants receivable are credited to the Statement of Financial Activilies (SOFA) in the year for which they
are received. Deferred income represents amounts received for future periods and is released to incoming
resources in the period for which it has been recerved.
Charltable commitments
Commitmersts which are legally binding on the trustees are accounted for as resources expended in the
statement of financial aclivities. Where the promise of financial support is not binding on the trustees,
such intentions are accounted for by a transfer to a designaled fund. Activities that are to be wholly
financed from future income do not form part of such designation and are disclosed in a note to the
accounls.
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New Life Church Congleton
Notes to the Financial Statements
for the year ended 31 December 2023
Donatlons & Grants
Unrestricted
Restrictsd
2023
2022
Gifts and donations
J H Rausing Trust- Caring ministry wages
Conglelon 4 Congleton - Caring ministry grant
Plus Dane Housing - Caring ministry grant
Cheshire East- Cost of Living Grant
THIBA Ltd- LEO grant
Congleton Inclosure Trust- Equiment grant
William Dean Trust- Volunteer Manager
Neighbourly Limited Community Fund
Conglelon Inclosure Trusl - Sensory R¢)om
Rotary and Childrens Trust
Plus Dane Grant
Ground Work UK
Cheshire Easl - Fumiture Recycling Grant
333.414
144,599
8.125
2,000
1,000
478,013
8,125
2,000
1,000
5,000
200
500
443.340
5,000
200
500
500
2,000
2,000
1,750
50
1,000
100
338,414
156,424
494,838
450,740
Income from charitable activlties
Unrostrictad
Restrictèd
2023
2022
Ministry sundry income
Nursery school fees
Nursery sundry income
Café and bookshop income
Events
10
114,279
1.356
78,808
1,243
10
114,279
1.356
78,808
1,243
500
85,119
438
67,831
1,162
195.696
195.696
155.050
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New Life Church Congleton
Notes to the Financial Statements
for the year ended 31 December 2023
Income from fundralslng actlvitles
Unrestrlcted
Restricted
2023
2022
Room hire
Miscellaneous evenls and income
13,897
13.897
10,442
13,897
13,897
10,442
Investment income
Unrestrfcted
Restrlcted
2023
2022
Bank interest from UK cash deposits
1.362
1,362
223
1.362
1,362
223
6 Cost of raising funds
Unrestricted
Restrictsd
2023
2022
Fundraising-.
Room hire support costs (note 7)
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New Life Church Congleton
Notes to the Financial Statements
for the year ended 31 December 2023
Support of missionarfes and
other charity donatlons
Unrestrlcted
funds
Restricted
funds
Total
Funds
2023
Total
Funds
2022
Material grants payable by the trust=
3 grants were made to individual
missionaries {2022'.21
South African Missionary Work
Amic mission- Romania
Mali appeal
ICC- China
Carrot Tops
Christian Aid
Romania children's horne
Support to Romania -ukrainian
Refugees
2.000
9,314
10,900
870
6.794
6.475
9,314
10,900
870
6,794
6,475
1,200
1,000
10.022
9,348
12,599
3,295
1,122
6,450
1,000
10,022
1,775
10,522
18,607
18,607
9,022
other small grants to charities
Special donations from the Chur¢h
Family Fund
8.734
8.734
16,817
11,185
72,211
11,185
85,101
12,293
83,243
12,890
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New Life Church Congleton
Notes to the Financial Statements
for the year ended 31 December 2023
10 Stsff numbers and costs
The average weekly number of staff employed by the charity during the year, was as follows..
2023
2022
Nursery staff
Coffee shop and bookshop staff
Admin staff
Youth and children's ministry
Counsellor
Cleaning
Church leadership
Volunteer rnanagerlco-ordinator
Family Support Ministry
12
10
33
31
The aggregate payroll costs of the above was..
2023
2022
Wages and salaries
Social security costs
Pension costs
Total emoluments (remuneration and taxable beneffls)
398,810
16,108
6,031
420,949
345,549
13,736
5,098
364,383
No employees emoluments exceeded £60.000.
The Trust considers its key management personnel comprise the trustees.
No remuneration was paid to trustees in the year (2022-. Nil).
Transactions with trustees
Mr S N H¢xlgkinson MBE received £1,200 by way of a nominal allowance towards out of pocket expenses
during the year.
Mrs M Sanders. wife of Mr R Sanders who is a trustee was employed by the charity as family support
woTker. The salary paid during the year amounted to £7,875.
Mrs J Crichton, daughter of Mr S Hodgkinson MBE and sister of Mrs R Mellor who are trustees was
employed by the charrty as a family support Worker. The salary paid during the year amounted to £17,865.
Mrs S Wood. sister of Mrs L Hurlstone who is a trustee was employed by the charty as a youth and
children's minister. The salary paid during the year amounted to £22,825.
Mr G Wood, brother-in-law of Mrs L Hurlstone who is a trustee was employed by the charity as Assistant
Manager in Words and Music. The salary paid during the year amounted to £15,880.
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New Life Church Congleton
Notes to the Financial Statements
for the year ended 31 December 2023
11 Tanglble fixed assets
Freehold
Land &
Buildings
Building
Improve-
ments Equipment
Fixtures
Total
Cost
As at 1 January 2023
Additions
Disposals
At 31 December 2023
548,353
209.951
337,023
22,547
19.497
340.073
1,095,327
22,547
(19.497
1.098,377
548.353
209,951
Accumulated depreciation
As at 1 January 2023
Disposals
Charge for the year
At 31 December 2023
186,411
173,008
275,502
{19,497)
16.353
272,358
634,921
(19.497}
36,452
651,876
12,218
198,629
7,881
180.889
Net book value
At 31 December 2023
349,724
29,062
67,715
446,501
As at 1 January 2023
361.942
36.943
61,521
460,406
The property from which the charity operates is included at cost. The property's current value cannot be
quantified as Ihis depends on the future possible use of the site.
12 Debtors: amounts falllng due withln one year
2023
2022
Gift Aid accrued income
Prepayments
Sundry debtors
36,161
3,128
30,209
4,134
39,289
34.343
13 Credltors: amounls falling due withln one year
2023
2022
Taxation and social security
Other creditors
Accruals
Deferred income
5,252
5.510
5,899
24,278
5.736
4,910
12,579
40.939
23,225
14 Credltors: amounts falling due after more than one year
2023
2022
Bank loan
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New Life Church Congleton
Notes to the Financial Statements
for the year ended 31 December 2023
15 Endowment funds
Endowment funds represent the charity's propety vthich is the fellowship's pemianent place of worship.
2022
Balance
Incoming Resources
resources
expended
2023
Balance
Transfers
Propety fund (cost)
222,705
222,705
Total 8ndowmont funds
222,705
222,705
This fund represents donations and grfts from church members together wth grants towards the purchase
and extension of the church property which was previously rented. The implied condilions of donations and
grants being that the church permanently function from this site. In accordance with the Statement of
Recommended Practice ' Accounting by charIt￿s, (SORP 2005) an endowmenl fund has been created.
16 Restricted funds
The movements on the restricted funds of the charty were as follows:
2022
Incomlng Resources
Balance
resources
expended
2023
Balance
Transfers
Church building fund
Nursery facility improvement fund
Charilies and missionaries fund
Romanian children's home
Ukrainian refugee support fund
Church youth fund
Church family fund
Capit81 grants
Caring ministry funds
General
Storehouse
Furniture recycling
Hardship fund
Jubilee Club
Dementia group
Tools for love thy neighbour
983
2.513
226
35,150
9,214
9,180
3,496
226
36,706
7,176
17,697
6,083
8,952
9.100
4,527
10,990
583
2,512
17.756
10,632
9,636
1500)
39,020
37.661
4.250
322
19
613
33,226
40,180
4.250
322
19
5,794
41,869
54,388
(10,000}
888
1,016
82,906
156,424
154.415
{10,500
74,415
Transfers
Transfers from restricted funds to unrestricted funds relate lo grants received lowards support cost
expenditure which was incurred during the year. Therefore Ihe conditions of the grants have been met and
the grant income was transferred into unrestricted funds.
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New Llfe Church Congleton
Notes to the Financlal Statements
for the year ended 31 December 2023
17 Unrestricted funds
2022
Balance
Incomlng Resources
resources
expended
2023
Balance
Transfers
Valuation reserve (Unrealised gain)
Designated funds:
Local evangelism account
General fund
2.994
2.994
597,954
546.375
571,040
10.500
583,789
Total unrestricted funds
597,954
549,369
574,034
10,500
583,789
The local evangelism account represents monies intended to be used for the promotion of the charity wa
evangelistic, civic and community events
All funds are considered adequate to meet their intended purposes.
18 Analysis of net assets between funds
Unrestricted
funds
Restricted Endowment
funds
funds
Total
funds
Fund balances as at 31 December 2023 are represented by:
Tangible fixed assets
Current assets
Creditors..
Amounts falling due within one year
Amounts falling due in more than one year
478.797
473.594
222,705
446,501
475,347
74,415
(22,009)
(40,939}
Total net assets
583.789
74,415
222,705
880.909
19 Commltments
There were no commitments for capital expendrture at the year end {2022: none).
20 Reconcillation of net movement in funds to net cash flow from operatlng activities
2023
2022
Net movement in funds
Add back depreciation charge
Deduct interest income shown on investing activiti'es
Decrease (increase) in stock
Decrease (increase) in debtors
Increase Idecreasel in Creditors
Net cash used in operating activities
{22,656)
36,452
(1,362)
(1,744)
{4,946)
17,714
23,458
{26.817)
34,512
12231
3,670
2,552
1,216
14,910
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