Registered number
514539
New Life Church Congleton
Report and Financial Statements
For the Year Ended
31 December 2024

New Life Church Congleton
Contents
Page
Referen￿ and administrative infomation
Report of the Trustees
Independent Examiner's Report
Statement of Financial Activities
13
14
Balance Sheet
15
Statement of Cashflows
16
Notes to the Financial Slalements
17

New Life Church Congleton
Reference and adminlstrative infom)atlon
TRUSTEES
Stephen Neil Hodgkinson MBE
Peter Marhn
Giles Osborn Chapman
George Hudstr)ne
Susan Sparks
Michael Burgess
Linda Hurlslone
Rachel Mellor
Peter Minshull
Reuben Oliver Gittings
Jeff Lewls
Resigned 4 Febnjary 2024
Resigned 4 FebnJ2ry 2024
Resigned 4 February 2024
Appointed 4 February 2024
Appointed 4 Febnjary 2024 and resigned 23 September 2024
TRUST ADDRESS
Danesford Community Centre
West Road
Congleton
Cheshire
CW124EY
LEGAL STATUS
The charity was formed as 8 trust under a trust deed dated 21 October 1983
(With Deeds of Variation dated 8th April 2000,13th December 2010 and 19Éh January 2021)
Registered with the Charity Commission- Registration Number 514539
The charity was fom)erly known as New Lrfe Christian Fellowship
BANKERS
The Royal Bank of Scotland PLC
Drummond House (GEI Branch. Edinburgh
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER
K Salt {FCCA)
BK Plus Audit Limited
Chartered Certified Accountsnts
Adventure Place
Hanley
stoke on Trent
ST1 3AF
ANNUAL REPORT
These financial statements should be ￿ad in conjunction with the trustees. annual report
which is published on the same date as these accounts.

Church
Danesford Community Centre
West Road, Congleton
Cheshire, CW12 4EY
Trustees Report
as at 31st December 2024
New Life Church Con
leton.
Registered Charty No. 514539
Bankers:
Royal Bank of Scotland,
Drummond House (GE) Branch, Edinburgh
Independent Examiner:
K Salt (FCCA)
BK Plus Limited (formerly Walletts)
Chartered Certified Accountants
Adventure Place. Hanley, Stoke on Trent
Solicilors:
Fiona Bruce & Co
Justice House, Stockton Heath
Warrington

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.
th
Further Deeds of Variation dated 13 December 2010 authorised the change of name from
New Life Christian Fellowship. Congleton to New Lrfe Church, Congleton and 19 January
2021 clarifying conflicts of interest pr￿edureS of Trustee meetings.
The church began as a small 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 community.
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 health
and safety and hygiene regulations and standards.
A major first floor extension was completed in 2015 and provides four additional rooms and a
tea bar. All rooms are being used extensively and are proving a great asset to the community
centre, which is recognised as a Community Hub.
During 2022, discussions have begun with Cheshire East Council with ￿gard 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 Government will be coming
our way! This was a great disappointment to both ourselves and Fiona Bruce MP who had
worked so hard on our behalf.
Review of centre facilities
Th& 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 Iwo Congleton Community
Partnership Minibuses and their hirelusage diary and fuel is managed through the church
office.
New Life Church is a member of The Evangelical Alliance, 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), and active
member of East Cheshire Chamber of Commerce and Enterprise.

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
community 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 activities. In particular, the trustees consider how planned activities will
contribute to the aims and objectives they have set.
Elders
The governance 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 MartiWPeter has taken the role of'Elder Statesman. and reduced his day to
day involvement in the eldership).
Jeff Cutts
Joanne Kilbry-The Trustees were unanimous in appointing Joanne Kilbry as a
hurch elder which was endorsed by the whole church.
The Trustees
Under the Trust Deed. trustees are appointed to be responsible and accountable for
the financial 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)
Sue Sparks
Linda Hurlstone
Peter Minshull (Resigned 4th Feb 2024)
Rachel Mellor
Reuben Oliver Gittings (appointed 4th Feb 2024)
Jeff Lewis (appointed 4th Feb 2024, resigned 23rd Sept
2024)
Stephen Hodgkinson (Chairman)
Peter Martin (Resigned 4th Feb 2024)
Giles Chapman (Resigned 4th Feb 2024)
Michael Burgess

The trustees are empowered to appoint a treasurer to maintain the accounts of the church.
Rory Sanders holds this position following his appointment 1st October 2023.
The trustees normally meet each month, except August, to review and make decisions in all
matters relating to the church finances, employment, health and safety, safeguardinglchild
protection and the general running of the centre. A full financial review is undertaken each
quarter. Minutes of the meetings are taken and maintained by the church administrator.
The trustees employ a Church Administrator Louise Davies, whose contract is for 31.5 hours
per week for 42 weeks per annum.
None of the trustees receive any financial remuneration or benefits in kind from the Trust,
other than a contribution towards out of pocket expenses paid to S Hodgkinson as declared
in the accounts.
Governance
The Church holds an Annual General Meeting and for the year under review was held on
Sunday 2nd February 2024 at which a summary of income and expenditure was presented,
together with a summary of ministry reports.
Marriages
The church centre is licensed and registered with the Superintendent Registrar to conduct
marriage ceremonies under certrficate. Our Registered Number is 42430. Two weddings
were conducted during the period under review.
Church ministn.es
Prayer Ministry
Prayer underpins and sustains everything that takes pla￿ within and out from New Life
Church and new ministries are birthed in prayer. Regular times of corporate prayer are held
at the centre and in Life Groups throughoLrt the week. Individual church members are
encouraged to pray privately each day and special prayer events are held from time to time.
During the year under review, we have experienced amazing answers to prayer evidenced
by miraculous healings. guidance for individual lives and new opportunities for the church to
serve the community. Regular prayer clinics are held and the church elders are always
available to pray for people's needs and situations.
Members of The Prayer Ministry Team are always available on Sunday mornings to pray with
people after the service. The team has been expanded under the guidance of Merle Williams
who provides training for those joining the team.
Healing Rooms England & Wales
We provide roomloffice facilities on Tuesdays and Thursdays for Healing Rooms ministry
whose headquarters are located at New Life Church Centre.
Preaching Ministry
The church Elders continue to have overall responsibility for the preaching and teaching of
sound biblical truths bringlng 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 continue to form the core of the preaching ministry team, joined this year
by Joanne Kilbry.
Visiting preachers have included Mike Vickers (Cross The Nations), Rev. Derek Balsden
(Global Methodist Church), Rev Paul Weaver {forner National UK Leader Assemblies of God
Church), Rev. David Morris (Baptist Minister), Dennis Smith (Good News for Everyone). Rev
Christopher Hill (C L Ministries).
Praise & Worship Ministry
Christian Contemporary Music plays a key part in our Sunday worship services and the
church is blessed with a good number of gifted Holy Spirit anointed musicians and singers
from whom we currently have several worship bands who alternate for various periods during
the year.
The bands are supported by a dedicated team 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.
Life Groups, Discipleship 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.
Each first Sunday in each month one of our Life Groupslstudy Groups leads the second part
of our service which includes sharing together in Holy Communion, Praying for our Prodigals
and bringing God's Word.
Equip Foundations, remains well established and is very well attended including many
people who recently completed the Alpha Course.
'Living God's Way, courses for new disciples takes place, primarily for those who have re-
cently completed an Alpha Course.
Evangelism
The church is committed to evangelism within the local community. Church members carry
this out most effectively through personal witnessing and development of friendships and
relationships. Church wide Alpha Courses continue to be held every year in the autumn
and spring terms. 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.
Six 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 opportunity 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 prodU￿d and reported at the AGM. A
copy is available on request.
Primary Schools, Ministry
We continue to conduct lessons and assemblies using Open the Book materials and orr
Mini and NIT Mini (formerly Bible Explorer) material. The teams have been strengthened
with volunteers including Tina O'Hara who has lead 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, booklet produced
by Scripture Union. This is largely funded by Churches Together in Congleton.
Our Children's ministry team also conduct assemblies in most primary schools and a new
initiative called 'The Hope Journey, takes place, working with other local churches. This also
included Christmas in a Box.
High Schools, 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 qualifications are recognised with an additional hourly rate supplement. Holiday pay is the
required statutory 5.6 weeks.
('Most three & four year old children are now funded 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 quality pre-school provision. This was under
the leadership of Alison Timbey our Nursery Manager who relinquished her role at the end of
the summer term.
Two existing members of staff, Maria Daniels and Jemma Irwin were appointed Joint Manag-
ers in a shared leadership role. Sarah Morris continues as Deputy Manager, having returned
from maternity leave.
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 following the last Ofsted inspection in October 2019.
Open Evenings for parents are held each year to discuss the proJress of their children.

Again 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 is part of the church's ministry
and support for International China Concern.
New Life 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 Harvest, Christmas. Easter and
Summer Sports, all of which are extremely well attended by the children and their families.
New Life Nursery Group maintains a strong Christian ethos with daily prayers. Bible stories
and songs.
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 creativity to this
ministry, working well together as a team.
Early in the year Chloe decided on a career change and is now employed by the NHS based
at the Christie Hospital as she provides special support for young peoplelyoung adults
diagnosed with cancer.
Following a fairly protracted search for a replacement the Trustees were delighted to appoint
Jeremy Coles to the Children's Ministry Team who took on this role early in August.
The church remains totally committed to children and young people and continues to invest
unreservedly in this minislry.
Design and Publicity and Communication
Julie Thomas undertakes the role of running Facebook. keeping the Website up to date,
and effectively communicating through Social Media. She is employed by the church one day
per week.
We are indebted to Elaine Sharples for her excellent 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 Life Church encourages support for Fair Trade which is promoted through Words &
Music.
Ukrainian Refugees
The church provided support and regular gatherings (Conversation Café) for refugees based
locally.
UK Missions
The church provides regular financial support to the following:
Good News for Everyone (formerly Gideons Intemational)
United Christian Br08dcasters (UCB)
Alpha UK
Christian Institute
Lifelink
Society for the Protection of Unborn Children (SPUC)
Care
Churches in Cheshire Agricultural Chaplaincy
Bible Society
Open Doors
Street Pastors
Healing Rooms
Sat7TV
Message Trust
Christian Aid
The Message
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 support for the Persecuted Church worldwide
through Open Doors charity.
Samaritan's Purse (Christmas Shoeboxes)
New Lrfe Church acts as a collecting ￿ntre thanks to Yvon Degens, and Ruth Speed's
Organisation and we collected over 1,100 shoeboxes.
Caring Ministries I Serving the Community
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 extended our network 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, charities and grant making bodies.

Christian Counselling 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 (formerly provided under
the Image banner).
Storehouse Project
This project continues to experien￿ 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.
Lynnsey decided on a career change and relinquished her role as Volunteer Manager in
December. Lynnsey's post was originally funded through a grant by Reaching Communities
and she has not been replaced sue to financial constraints.
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 items, plus some very
generous regular financial gifts from people 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 included 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 Community Partnership
The church for many years has sourced good condition 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, without which the service could not operate.
We have experienced a massive increase in demand due to cost of living increase,
especially in white goods for single parent families, often fleeing domestic abuse. Also we're
helping an increasing number of individuals with mental health issues.

Forget-me-not Group
Under the leadership of Clare Sheard and a team of dedicated volunteers the church runs,
twice monthly, a very successful support group for those suffering from dementia and their
carers.
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 "life
message" Members of the team then opt for various activities.
Many of those attending are struggling with 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 committed volunteers.
Job Club & Benefits Support
This grew out of the Jubilee Club and has proved very popuSar and been very successful.
Job vacancies are scrutinised and matched to suitable applicants. Cvs are written, mock
interviews take place, references are provided and suitable attire provided rf appropriate.
Well over 100 people have gained permanent employment since it began in 2013.
Thanks to the commitment of a group of volunteers under the leadership of Catherine Morris
this has conlinued to help an ever increasing number of clients who are referred to us.
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 wth damaged. broken and dysfunctional families and on
occasions involves supporting clients in court 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 actively involved in the local community including civic functions
and charitable events with the Rotary Club.
Church Elder Steve Hodgkinson relinquished his role as Mayor's Chaplain in May upon
appointment of a new Mayor.
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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.
st
The Income and Expenditure figures for year ended 31 December 2024 shows a net deficit
of expenditure over income of £72,944. (£22656. 2023)
The Balance Sheet reveals net assets of £807,965(2023 . £880,909)
Whilst the charity remains in a strong and healthy financial position to support its ongoing
work and vision. the trustees are reliant upon community 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 with its financial commitments and
obligations.
Plans for the future
Our goal will continue to be the advancement of the Christian faith and the building of God's
Kingdom through all the ministries described in the report. whilst being open to new initiatives
through the guidance and inspiration of The Holy Spirit.
Reserves Policy
The Reserves Policy is as follows:
Tier 1- Long Term
The trustees will maintain a minimum cash balance of £85,000 overall funds to
ensure continuation of operations, e.g. payment of wages and salaries, running and
maintenance costs of buildings, fixtures and fittings.
Tier 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 review the major risks which the charity faces on a regular basis and
believe that maintaining reserves at the cu￿ent 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 charity and confirm that they have established systems to mitigate the significant risks.
Safeguarding
The church operates Child Protection. Safeguarding Adults and Working wth 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, Health and
Safety Officer, and provides regular, usually weekly visits, carrying out alarm tests etc.
Independent Examiners
BK 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 Community
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 growth during the year under review 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 'growing and being built up in love, as
each part does its work. (Ephesians 4.16)
stephen Hodgkinson MBE
Chairman of Trustees
Dated:
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Independent Examinerfs Report tr> the trust8•s of
New Life Church Congleton
I report lo the trustees on my examinatii)n of the accounts of the New Life Church Congleton Ilhe Trust) for the
year ended 31 December 2024, vtt)ich are sel out on pages 14 to 28.
Re5ponsibilitle$ and basis of rèport
AS the charity trustees of the Trust you are responsible for Ihe preparatitin of the accounts In accordance with the
requirernenls of the Charities Acl 2011 1.the Act?.
I report in respect of my examination of Ihe Trust's ￿COUnts carri8(l out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in
carrwng out my examination I have followed all the applicable DireCb.or￿ gwen by the Charity Commission under
section 145{5l{bl of the Act.
Inde￿ndent examlner's statèment
Since the Charitys gross incomè exceeded £250,000 your examiner fflusl be a member of a bchly listed in
section 145 of the 2011 Act. I confirm that l am qualif*d lo undertake the examination because l a member of
The Asso¢ialion of Chartered Certified Ac¢wntants. whi¢h rs one of the listed tKxlies.
I have completed my examinatDn. l confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in ￿nned￿)ll
with the examination gniing me cause lo ￿lieVe that n any m*erial respect=
1. accounting records were nol kept in respect of the Trust as required by secti)n 130 of thè Act.. or
2. the accounts do not accord wth those records.. or
3. the accounts do not comply with the appl￿ble requirements conceming the fomi and ¢￿tent of accounts set
out in the Charities (Accounts and Rerx)rt51 Regulations 2008 other ihan any requirement that th& accounts give a
'true and fair view, which is r￿t a matter eonsidered as part of an irKlependenl eXa￿ination.
I have no ¢oncems and have come ￿rOSS rK) other matters in conneciK)n with the examinatson to whid) attention
should be drawn in this report in order to enatAe a proper understandiro of the accounts ID be reached.
Signed..
Dated ".
K. Sall IFCCA}
BK Plus Audil Limited
Chartered Certified Accountants
Adventure Place
Hanley
Stoke on Trent
ST1 3AF
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New Life Church Congleton
Statement of Financial Activities
for the year ended 31 December 2024
Unrestricted Rèstricted Endowment
Funds
Funds
Fund5
2024
Totsl
2023
Totsl
Notes
Income
Incoming resources from generated
funds
Donations & Grants
Charttablts activities
Fundraising activities
Investment income
277.644
266,168
18,1(K)
168.918
446,562
266,168
18,100
1,061
494,838
195,696
13.897
1,362
Total inGon
562,973
168,918
731.891
705,793
ExpenditUTe
Cost of raising funds
Fundraisirig
Expenditure on Gharitable actiMties=
Ministy
Youth, children and schools outreach
Cafing ministries
Support of missionaTies and other
ch8rity donations
Nursery
Café and bookshop
258.996
90.633
6.121
1.583
67.225
265,117
92,216
73,731
229,649
1 D1,279
80.429
13.784
150,156
111.124
98,707
112.491
150,156
111,124
85.101
134.628
97.363
Total expenditure
631,199
173,636
804.835
728,449
Nel Incon￿{expendilureJ
{68.2261
14,7181
172.944}
122.6561
Transfer bet￿en funds
Gross transfers betsveerTr funds
16
16,712
(16.712}
Nel movement in funds
151.514)
{21.430)
{72.9441
122,6561
Rèconciliatlon of funds
Totsl funds brought forward
583,789
74,41S
222,705
880,909
903,565
Tot81 funds ¢arried fonvard
532,275
52.985
222.705
807,965
880,909
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New Life Church Congleton
Balance Sheet
as at 31 December 2024
Noles
2024
2023
Flxèd assets
Tangible assets
11
421,039
446,501
Total fixed assels
421.039
446,501
Current assets
Stock
Debtors
Cash at bank and in harKI
7.581
23.431
403.620
11,965
39,289
424,093
12
Total cuffent assets
434.632
475.347
Liabilities
Creditors= amounts falling due
wlhin one year
13
47.706
40,939
Net currenl assets
386,926
434,408
Tot81 assets less c(Jrrent liabil￿&$
807,965
880,909
Creditors= amounts falling du8
after more than one year
14
Net assets
807,965
880.909
The funds of the charlty:
Endowment fund
15
222.705
222,705
Restricted income funds
16
52.985
74,415
Unrestricted income funds
General funds
17
532.275
583.789
Total Charity funds
807.965
880.909
The notes al pages 17 to 28 form part of these accounts
Approved by the trustees on the date s
signed on their behalf by:
n below and
Stephen Neil Hodgkinson MBE
Date-
2¢J2S .
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New Life Church Congleton
Statement of Cash Flows
as at 31 December 2024
Total funds
2024
Total funds
2023
Notes
Net cash used in operating
20
10,094
23,458
Cash flows from investing
Interest and dividends
Propety improvement costs
Purchase of fumiture and
equipment
Proceeds from sale of
inveslments
1.061
1.362
(11.440>
122,547}
Net cash provlded by invostlng
110,379)
{21,1851
Cash flows from financing
Repayment of borrowing
Cash inflow from new borrowings
Net cash provlded by financing
Change In cash and cash
(20.473)
2,273
Cash 8nd cash equivalent brought
424,093
421,820
Cash and cash equivalents carried
403.620
424,093
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New Life Church Congleton
Notes to the Financial Slatements
for the year ended 31 December 2024
Accounting policies
Basls olpreparation of ?c¢ounts
The accounts Ifinancial stalemenls) have been prepared under the historical cost convention wth items
Te¢ognis&d al cost or transaction value unless olheThvise staled in the relevant nolelsl lo these accounts.
The financial statements have been prepared in accordan￿ with the Statement of Recommended
Practice.. Accounting and Reporting by Chartties preparing their accounts in accordance wtth the Financial
Reporting Standard applicab￿ in the UK and Republ+c of Ireland IFRS 102) issued on 16 July 2014 and
the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland IFRS 1021 and
the Charities Act 2011.
The Iruslees consider that there are no matetial uncertainties about the Trusl's ability lo continue as a
going concern.
Fund 5tru¢ture
The charity maintains various ty￿5 of furKls as follows:
Endowment funds
Endo¥M)ent funds represent assets which are to be held permanently by the charity.
Restricted funds
Reslricled funds represent grants. (k)nat￿nS and legacies received which are allocated by the donor for
specific purpos8s.
Designated funds
Designated funds are amounts whrch have been put aside out of unrestricted funds at the dIsC￿tion of the
trustees which are therefore not av8ilable for other purposes.
General unrestricted funds
General unrestricted funds represent unrestricted income which is expendable at the discretion of the
Iruslees in the furtherance of the obj'ects of the charty. Such funds may be hehj in order to finance both
working capilal and capital inveslrnenl.
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New Life Church Congleton
Notes to the Financial Statements
for the year ended 31 December 2024
Incomlng recognition
All income is recogntsed in the slatement of financial acliviiies when the conditions for receipt have been
met and there is reasonable assurance of receipt. Where a claim for repayTnent of income lax has or will
be madè. such income is grossed up for the tax recoverable. The folkjwng accounting policies are
applied to income..
Gifts in kind and donated goods
Assets given for distribution by the charity are recogni5ed as income for the year only when they are
distributed. Where such undislribuled assets exist at the year end, they are not included in the accounts
bul 8 note is provided of their estimated value. Assets given for use by the charity are recognised as
incoming resources at their estimated maikel value when receivable. If they form part of the fixed assets
of the charity, they are capitalised in the balance sheet al 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 period when receivable. Al estimates of value of such
gifts are made by the trustees.
Donations
Donations and all other receipts from fundraising are rewrted gross and the relat￿ fundraising costs are
reported in other expenditure.
Investment income
Investment income is aceounled for when receivab16. Tax recoverable Telating to investment income Is
aecounled for in the same period as the related income.
Resources expended
Liabilities are recognised as resources eXpe￿Ied as soon as there is a legal or constructive obligation
commilling 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 aCCOL¢nted 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 alloeAted first lo the charitable activty concerned. Overhead, SUPPDrt and govemance
costs Telating to Charitable AclNities have been apportioned based on usage. The allocation of overhead,
SUPFX)rt and governance eosls is shown in note 7.
Costs of generating funds
The cost of generating funds consist of the support eosts in relation to the administration support provided
th regard to room hire.
Charitable activitles
Costs of charitable activities comprise of t￿)se costs incurred in the delivery of ils activities. It includes
both costs that can te allocated directly and the relevant amount of 5UPPOrt cos(s that relate lo Ihal
particular activity.
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New Llfe Church Congleton
Notes to the Financial Statements
for the year ended 31 December 2024
Tangible fixed assets
Tangible fixed assets a￿ stated al c05t less depreciation which is provided over the estimated useful lives
of the assets.
Fixtures and fittings
Equipment
Building improvements
Property
20Yo reducing balance
straight line over 5 years
slraighl line over 15 years
straight line over 50 years
Opergting leases
Rental costs under operaliry leases are charged to Ihe statement of financial acts'mties 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 Activities ISOFA} in the year for which they
are received. Deferred income represents amounts received for fLrture peri(Kls and is released to incoming
resources in the period for which il has been received.
Charitable commitments
Commitrnents which are legally binding on the trustees are accounted for as resources expended irk the
statement of financral aclivilies. Where the promise of financial support is not binding on the tftjslees,
such intentions are accounted for by a Iransfer lo a designated fund. Activtties that are lo be wholly
financed from future income do not form part of such designation and are disclosed in a note lo the
accounts.
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New Llfe Church Congleton
Notes to the Financial Statements
for the year ended 31 De¢ember 2024
Donations & Grants
Unrestricted
Restrlcted
2024
2023
Grfts and donations
Plus Dane Housing - Caring ministry granl
William Dean Trust- Alolment grant
Congleton Inclosure Trust- Electrical work
John Holford Charity- Caring ministy grant
Congleton Young People Trust Ltd
Sainsburys- Storehouse grant
Cheshire East- CEC - Flourish Fund
J H Rausing Trust- Caring ministry wages
Conglelon 4 Conglelon- Caring ministry grant
Cheshire East- Cost of Living grant
THIBA Ltd- LEO grant
Conglelon Inclosure Trust- Equipment grant
277,6M
149.568
1,000
1.000
4.000
5,000
250
500
7.600
427,212
1,000
1.000
4,000
5.000
250
500
7.600
478,013
1.000
8,125
2.000
5,000
200
500
277.644
168,918
446.562
494,838
Income from charitable activities
UnrestTiCted
Restricted
2024
2023
Ministry sundry income
Nursery school lees
Nursery sundry income
Café and bookshop income
Events
3,606
171.949
971
86.666
2.976
3.606
171.949
971
86,666
2,976
10
114,279
1,356
78,808
1,243
266,168
266,168
195,69
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New Life Church Congleton
Notes to the Financial Statements
for the year ended 31 December 2024
Income from fundralslng activities
Unrestricted
Restricted
2024
2023
Room hire
Miscellaneous events and income
18,100
18.100
13.897
18,100
18,100
13,897
Investment income
Unrestricted
Restrlcted
2024
2023
Bank interest from UK cash deposits
1.061
1.061
1.362
1.061
1.061
1.362
Cost of ralslng funds
Unrestrleted
Reslricted
2024
2023
Fundraising..
Room hire support costs Inole 7}
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New Life Church Congleton
Notes to the Financial Statements
for the year ended 31 December 2024
Support of misslonaries and
other charity donations
Unrestricted
funds
Restrlcted
funds
Total
Funds
2024
Total
Funds
2023
Material grants payable by the trust:
3 grants were made to individu81
missionaries {2023-.3)
South African Missionary Work
Amic mission- Romania
Mali appeal
ICC- China
Carrot Tops
Christian Aid
Romania children's home
Support to Romania-ukrainian
Refugees
7,400
12,450
6,530
6,566
5,970
450
1,075
30,066
7.400
12,450
6,530
6,566
5,970
450
1,075
30,066
9.314
10,900
870
6,794
6,475
1,200
1,000
10,022
5,687
15,381
21,068
18.607
Olher small grants to charities
Special donalions from the Church
Family Fund
8,097
8,097
8,734
12,819
98,707
12,819
112,491
11,185
85.101
13,784
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New Life Church Congleton
Notes to the Financial Statements
for the year ended 31 December 2024
10 Staff numbers and costs
The average weekly number of staff employed by the charity during the year, was as follows:
2024
2023
Nursery staff
Coffee shop and bookshop staff
Admin slaff
Youth and children's ministy
Counsellor
Cleaning
Church leadership
Volunteer managerlco-ordinator
Family Support Ministry
14
12
37
31
Thé aggregate payroll costs of the above was:
2024
2023
Wages and salaries
Social security costs
Pension costs
Total emoluments (remuneration and taxable benefits)
442,467
21.426
6,473
470,366
398,810
16,108
6,031
420,949
No employèes emoluments exceeded £60,000.
The Trust considers its key management personnel comprise the trustees.
No remuneration was paid to trustees in the year (2023.. Nil).
Transactions with trustees
Mr S N Hodgkinson MBE received £1,200 by way of a nominal allowance towards out of pocket expenses
during the year.
Mrs J Crichlon, daughter of Mr S Hodgkinson MBE and sister of Mrs R Mellor who are trustees was
employed by the charity as a family support worker. The salary paid during the year amounted to £18,916.
Mrs S Wood, sister of Mrs L Hurlstone who is a tmstee was employed by the charity as a youth and
children's minister. The salary paid during the year amounted to £22.082.
Mr G Wood, brother-in-law of Mrs L Hurlslone who is a trustee was employed by the charity as Assistant
Manager in Words and Music. The salary paid during the year amounted to £15,637.
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New Life Church Congleton
Notes to the Financial Statements
for the year ended 31 December 2024
11 Tangible fixed assets
Freehold
Land &
Buildings
Building
Improve-
ments Equipment
Fixtures
Total
Cost
As al 1 January 2024
Additions
Disposals
At 31 December 2024
548,353
209,951
340.073
11,440
1,098,377
11,440
548,353
209,951
351,513
1,109,817
Accumulated depreciation
As al 1 January 2024
Disposa15
Charge for the year
At 31 December 2024
198,629
180,889
272,358
651,876
12,114
210,743
6,883
187,772
17,905
290,263
36.902
688,778
Net book value
At 31 December 2024
337.610
22,179
61,250
421,039
As at 1 January 2024
349,724
29,062
67,715
446,501
The property from which the charity operates is included at cost. The propews current value cannot be
quantified as this depends on the future possible use of the site.
12 Debtors: amounts falling due within one year
2024
2023
Gift Aid accrued income
Prepayments
Sundry debtors
20,674
2,757
36,161
3,128
23,431
39,289
13 Creditors: amounts falllng due WRthin one year
2024
2023
Taxation and social security
Other creditors
Accruals
Deferred income
6,732
5,752
5,441
29,781
5,252
5,510
5,899
24,278
47,706
40,939
14 Creditors: amounts falling due after more than one year
2024
2023
Bank loan
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New Life Church Congleton
Notes to the Financial Statements
for the year ended 31 December 2024
15 Endowment funds
Endowment funds represent the charity's propety which is Ihe fellowship's pemianent place of worship.
2023
Balance
Incoming Resources
resources
expended
2024
Balance
Trdnsfers
Property fund {cosl)
222,705
222,705
Total endowment funds
222,705
222,705
This fund represents donations and gffts from church members together with grants towards the purchase
and extension of the church property which was previously rented. The implied Gondilions of donations and
grants being that the church pemanently function from this site. In accordance with the Statemenl of
Recommended Practice Accounting by Charities" (SORP 2005) an endowmenl fund has been created.
16 Restricted funds
The mov8menls on the restricted funds of the chariiy were as follows-.
2023
Incoming Resources
Balance
resources
expended
2024
Balance
Transfers
Church building fund
Charities and missionaries fund
Romanian children's home
Ukrainian refugee support fund
Church youth fund
Church family fund
Children's ministry
Congleton 5nclosure Trusl - Electrical work
Equipment fund
Caring ministry funds
General
Jubilee project
storehouse
Family support
Furniture recycling
Jubilee Club
Dementia group
Tools for love thy neighbour
Flourish Fund
2,121
41,712
23,179
12,540
250
4,324
1,333
4.000
3.500
2,121
42,698
30,066
13,123
250
12.819
1.333
4,000
4,527
10,990
583
{2,641)
2,641
900
6,744
9.636
1,141
13.500)
5,794
18,452
24,246
41,869
45,226
75
1,428
567
1.611
1,000
7,600
37.921
75
1,428
567
1,989
1.000
(13,212)
35,962
1,016
638
7,600
74.415
168,918
173,636
116,712
52,985
Transfers
Transfers from restricted funds lo unrestricted funds relate to grants received towards support cost
expenditure which was incurred during the year. Therefore the conditions of the grants have been met and
the grant income was transferred into unrestricted funds.
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New Life Church Congleton
Notes to the Financial Statements
for the year ended 31 December 2024
17 Unrestricted funds
2023
Balance
Incoming Resources
resources
expended
2024
Balance
Transfers
Valuation reserve {Unrealised gain)
Designated funds:
Local evangelism account
General fund
2,188
2,188
583,789
560,785
629,011
16.712
532,275
Total unrestricted funds
583,789
562.973
631,199
16,712
532,275
The local evangelism account represents monies intended to be used for the promotion of the charity via
evangelistic, civic and cornmunty events
All funds are considered adequate to meet their intended pU￿ose$.
18 Analysis of net assets between funds
Unrestrlcted
funds
Restricted Endowment
funds
funds
Total
funds
Fund balances as at 31 December 2024 are represented by..
Tangible fixed assets
Current assets
Creditors..
Amounts falling due within one year
Amounls falling due in more than one year
478,797
473,594
222,705
421,039
434,632
52,985
(22,009)
(47,706}
Total net assets
532,275
52.985
222,705
807,965
19 Commitments
There were no commitments for capital expenditure at the year end (2023= none).
20 Reconciliation of net movement in funds to net cash flow from operating activities
2024
2023
Net movement in funds
Add back depreciation charge
Deduct interest income shown on investing activities
Decrease (increase) in stock
Decrease (increase) in debtors
Increase (decrease} in creditors
Net cash used in operating activities
(72,944)
36,902
{1,061)
4,384
15.858
6.767
(10,094
(22,6561
36,452
{1,3621
<1,7441
(4.9461
17,714
23,458
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