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2023-12-31-accounts

NORTH WEST AREA ASSOCIATION OF THE CONGREGATIONAL FEDERATION

ACCOUNTS

YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023

REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER 516711

NORTH WEST AREA ASSOCIATION OF THE CONGREGATIONAL FEDERATION

YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023

CHARITY INFORMATION

Elizabeth Mary Dean Peter Butler Alan Kennedy Angela Robinson George Crossley

CHESHIRE GREATER MANCHESTER CUMBRIA LANCASHIRE DERBYSHIRE (High Peak) MERSEYSIDE

Page 1

NORTH WEST AREA ASSOCIATION OF THE CONGREGATIONAL FEDERATION

YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023

TRUSTEES REPORT

The trustees present their report and the accounts for the year ended 31 December 2023

Summary of activities

The Trustees have continued to support Congregational Churches and good causes.

Development and future plans

There are no immediate plans to alter the way in which the Charity is run nor the way in which the income is expended.

Summary of Results

The Trustees are satisfied with the Charity's affairs.

) Chairman ) Secretary ) Treasurer

Page 2

NORTH WEST AREA ASSOCIATION OF THE CONGREGATIONAL FEDERATION

YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023

TRUSTEES REPORT

During the year the Charity has made grants to the following churches:-

----- Start of picture text -----
£ £
-
Other Grants
Congregational Federation Mission & Ministry Grant
Student Grants 2,000
Other Grants - 3,600
5,600
Total Grants 5,600
----- End of picture text -----

Page 3

NORTH WEST AREA ASSOCIATION OF THE CONGREGATIONAL FEDERATION

YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023

RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS ACCOUNT

INCOMING RESOURCES
Dividends & Interest on Investments
Bank Interest
Surplus on Sale of Investments
Donations / Affiliation Fees
NW Preachers
Walkdens Stipend Cont
Other Income - Area Ministry Grants
Funds Distribution rec'd from Nottingham
Total incoming resources
RESOURCES EXPENDED
Direct charitable expenditure
Grants
Donations + M&M Donation
Administrative expenses
Insurance
Pensions
Training
Expenses
Postage & Telephone
Printing & Stationery
Hospitality
Accountancy
Computer - Zoom
Speakers & Travelling
Stipend
Sundry Expenses
Tax/NI Contributions
ACAT Membership subscription
Year Books
Honorarium
Total resources expended
NET INCOMING / (OUTGOING) RESOURCES
before transfers
Gross transfers between funds
Net incoming / (outgoing) resources
before other recognised gains & losses
Other recognised gains / losses
Unrealised gains and Losses on Investment assets
Net movement in funds
Total funds brought forward
In year adj to clear bal on Area Preachers Assoc. Funds
TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD
£
£
£
£
£
£
2023
2022
7,801
919
8,720
8,715
1,772
10
1,782
391
-
-
-
-
2,990
-
2,990
1,690
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
16,175
16,175
398
-
-
-
19,624
12,563
17,104
29,667
30,818
5,600
-
5,600
9,000
6,000
-
-
6,000
7,470
11,600
-
11,600
16,470
505
-
505
499
1,711
-
1,711
1,336
-
-
-
-
463
-
463
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
600
-
600
620
716
-
716
680
96
-
96
-
-
-
-
-
-
13,887
13,887
2,712
-
3,451
3,451
2,118
-
4,274
4,274
588
10
-
10
10
599
-
599
-
600
-
600
600
5,300
21,613
26,912
9,163
16,900
21,613
38,512
25,633
(4,337)
(4,508)
(8,845)
5,184
0
0
(4,337)
(4,508)
(8,845)
5,184
-1004.26
-35.91
-1040.17
0
6,945
2,187
9,132
(31,052)
297,735
75,564
373,300
398,748

-
-
421
299,340
73,206
372,546
373,300
Unrestricted
Restricted
Total
Page 4
£
£
£
£
£
£
2023
2022
7,801
919
8,720
8,715
1,772
10
1,782
391
-
-
-
-
2,990
-
2,990
1,690
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
16,175
16,175
398
-
-
-
19,624
12,563
17,104
29,667
30,818
5,600
-
5,600
9,000
6,000
-
-
6,000
7,470
11,600
-
11,600
16,470
505
-
505
499
1,711
-
1,711
1,336
-
-
-
-
463
-
463
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
600
-
600
620
716
-
716
680
96
-
96
-
-
-
-
-
-
13,887
13,887
2,712
-
3,451
3,451
2,118
-
4,274
4,274
588
10
-
10
10
599
-
599
-
600
-
600
600
5,300
21,613
26,912
9,163
16,900
21,613
38,512
25,633
(4,337)
(4,508)
(8,845)
5,184
0
0
(4,337)
(4,508)
(8,845)
5,184
-1004.26
-35.91
-1040.17
0
6,945
2,187
9,132
(31,052)
297,735
75,564
373,300
398,748

-
-
421
299,340
73,206
372,546
373,300
Unrestricted
Restricted
Total
Page 4
£
£
2023
2022
8,720
8,715
1,782
391
-
-
2,990
1,690
-
-
-
-
16,175
398
-
19,624
Total
17,104
-
-
-
21,613
29,667
30,818
5,600
9,000
6,000
7,470
11,600
16,470
505
499
1,711
1,336
-
-
463
-
-
-
-
-
600
620
716
680
96
-
-
-
13,887
2,712
3,451
2,118
4,274
588
10
10
599
-
600
600
26,912
9,163
21,613 38,512
25,633
(4,508)
(8,845)
5,184
0
0
(4,508)
(8,845)
5,184
-35.91
-1040.17
0
2,187
9,132
(31,052)
75,564
373,300
398,748
-
421
73,206
372,546
373,300

NORTH WEST AREA ASSOCIATION OF THE CONGREGATIONAL FEDERATION

YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023

STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES

Note
FIXED ASSETS
Total Investments
1
CURRENT ASSETS
Cash at Bank and in Hand
2
Awaiting clearance of funds -CAF Investment closure
Debtors - Loans outstanding
3
CREDITORS
Funds held for NW Preachers Assoc
5
NET CURRENT ASSETS
NET ASSETS
FUNDS
Unrestricted funds
4
Restricted funds
4
TOTAL FUNDS
)
Trustee
Unrestricted Restricted
£
£
195,576
30,936
Total
£
2023
226,512
226,512
51,535
80,050
14,449
146,034
-
146,034
372,546
299,340
73,206
372,546
Total
£
2022
301,481
195,576
30,936
9,265
42,270
80,050
14,449
301,481
57,372
14,449
103,764
42,270
-
-
103,764
42,270
71,821
-
71,821
299,340
73,206
373,300
297,735
75,564
373,300

The notes on pages 6 , 7, & 8 form part of these accounts.

Page 5

NORTH WEST AREA ASSOCIATION OF THE CONGREGATIONAL FEDERATION

YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023

NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS

1 Investments

Investments
NW AREA
M & G Investments Charifund
IM CAF Investment Fund
COIF Charities Fixed Interest Fund
COIF Charities Investment Fund
BlackRock - BLK Charities UK Bond Fund A Inc
CHAPEL ST
COIF Charities Fixed Interest Fund
CAF UK Equity Growth Fund
BlackRock - BLK Charities UK Bond Fund A Inc
THORNSETT
COIF Charities Fixed Interest Fund
COIF Charities Investment Fund
Sub-total Unrestricted Investments
JESSIE GIBSON
BlackRock - BLK Charities UK Bond Fund A Inc
IRLAMS
COIF Charities Investment Fund
COIF Charities Fixed Interest Fund
BlackRock - BLK Charities UK Bond Fund A Inc
LITTLEMOOR
COIF Charities Investment Fund
CAF Bond Income Fund
Restricted Investment funds
TOTAL INVESTMENTS
Dividend/Intere Opening
Change in
Disposals
Closing
received
Balance
Value
Balance
01.01.2023
31.12.2023
4,420
75,960
(1,785)
74,175
62,361
-
-62361
-
102
4,218
238
4,456
1,843
61,404
5,737
67,141
580
14,109
233
14,342
35
1,465
83
1,548
35
18,694
-
-18694
-
-
4,471
74
4,545
103
4271
241
4,512
682
22733
2,124
24,857
7,801
269,685
6,945
(81,055)
195,576
10
242
4
245
-
250
8,319
777
9,096
72
2,993
169
3,162
198
4,807
79
4,886
-
-
12389
1,158
13,547
400
3045
0
-3045
-
929
31,795
2,187
(3,045)
30,936
301,481
9,132
226,512
7,801
10
250
72
198
-
400
269,685
6,945
(81,055)
195,576
242
4
245
-
8,319
777
9,096
2,993
169
3,162
4,807
79
4,886
-
12389
1,158
13,547
3045
0
-3045
-
929
31,795
2,187
(3,045)
30,936
301,481
9,132
226,512

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NORTH WEST AREA ASSOCIATION OF THE CONGREGATIONAL FEDERATION

YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023

2
Cash at Bank
Royal Bank Scotland
Royal Bank of Scotland - Special Interest
COIF - NW Area Deposit A/c
COIF - Thornsett Deposit A/c
COIF - NW Area Projects Deposit A/c
3
Loans
Bretherton cc
Knowle Green
Timperly
Eccles CC
Wavertree
bearing A/c
Opening
Loans
Balance
Made
01.01.2023
7,000
-
4,000
-
2,250
-
1,199
-
-
2,000
14,449
2,000
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS cont.
bearing A/c
Opening
Loans
Balance
Made
01.01.2023
7,000
-
4,000
-
2,250
-
1,199
-
-
2,000
14,449
2,000
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS cont.
2023
1,001
8,818
23,275
10,694
7,749
51,536
Loans
Repaid
-
-
-
2,000
2022
101
20,284
21,330
9,478
6,179
bearing A/c
57,372
Closing
Balance
31.12.2023
7,000
4,000
2,250
1,199
-
14,449
2,000
2,000 14,449

Page 7

NORTH WEST AREA ASSOCIATION OF THE CONGREGATIONAL FEDERATION

YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023

4 Movement in Funds

Unrestricted funds
Administration
Chapel St
Mission & Ministry
NW Area Projects
Thornset Ministry
Loans - NW Area Projects
Unrestricted Funds Total
Restricted funds
Area Ministry
Needy churches - Jessie Gibson
Lancs area ministry & future
church finance - Irlams
Capital Investment fund - Littlemoo
Restricted Funds Total 31.12.2023
TOTAL FUNDS
5
CREDITORS
Funds held for NW Area Preachers Assoc
Transfers
Balance
Incoming
Resources
Gains and
Funds on
between
01.01.2023
Resources
Expended
losses
Loan to
funds
Churches
£
£
£
£
£
£
0.00
860.00
-2989.99
0.00
0.00
55,599.58
70.37
0.00
-75.05
0.00
0.00
2,130.00
-6,000.00
0.00
0.00
192,775.85
8,287.08
-7,910.40
3,650.68
0
0.00
34,911.86
1,215.55
0.00
2,365.23
-
Balance
31.12.23
£

-2,129.99

55594.90

-3870.00

196803.21
38492.64
14,449.00
283,287.29
12,563.00
(16,900.39)
5,940.86
0
0
299,339.76
3000
16175
-21612.57
0
-
394.8
10.04
0
4.02
-
51,722.33
519.74
0.00
1,025.65
-
r
20,446.31
399.59
0.00
1,121.60
-
-2,437.57
408.86
53,267.72
0.00
21,967.50
75,563.44
17,104.37
-21612.57
2,151.27
-
-
73,205.51
358,850.73
29,667.37
-38512.96
8,092.13
0.00
0.00
73,205.51
372,545.27
0
0.00
0.00
-
-

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NORTH WEST AREA ASSOCIATION OF THE CONGREGATIONAL FEDERATION

ACCOUNTS

YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023

REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER 516711

NORTH WEST AREA ASSOCIATION OF THE CONGREGATIONAL FEDERATION

YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023

CHARITY INFORMATION

Elizabeth Mary Dean Peter Butler Alan Kennedy Angela Robinson George Crossley

CHESHIRE GREATER MANCHESTER CUMBRIA LANCASHIRE DERBYSHIRE (High Peak) MERSEYSIDE

Page 1

NORTH WEST AREA ASSOCIATION OF THE CONGREGATIONAL FEDERATION

YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023

TRUSTEES REPORT

The trustees present their report and the accounts for the year ended 31 December 2023

Summary of activities

The Trustees have continued to support Congregational Churches and good causes.

Development and future plans

There are no immediate plans to alter the way in which the Charity is run nor the way in which the income is expended.

Summary of Results

The Trustees are satisfied with the Charity's affairs.

) Chairman ) Secretary ) Treasurer

Page 2

NORTH WEST AREA ASSOCIATION OF THE CONGREGATIONAL FEDERATION

YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023

TRUSTEES REPORT

During the year the Charity has made grants to the following churches:-

----- Start of picture text -----
£ £
-
Other Grants
Congregational Federation Mission & Ministry Grant
Student Grants 2,000
Other Grants - 3,600
5,600
Total Grants 5,600
----- End of picture text -----

Page 3

NORTH WEST AREA ASSOCIATION OF THE CONGREGATIONAL FEDERATION

YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023

RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS ACCOUNT

INCOMING RESOURCES
Dividends & Interest on Investments
Bank Interest
Surplus on Sale of Investments
Donations / Affiliation Fees
NW Preachers
Walkdens Stipend Cont
Other Income - Area Ministry Grants
Funds Distribution rec'd from Nottingham
Total incoming resources
RESOURCES EXPENDED
Direct charitable expenditure
Grants
Donations + M&M Donation
Administrative expenses
Insurance
Pensions
Training
Expenses
Postage & Telephone
Printing & Stationery
Hospitality
Accountancy
Computer - Zoom
Speakers & Travelling
Stipend
Sundry Expenses
Tax/NI Contributions
ACAT Membership subscription
Year Books
Honorarium
Total resources expended
NET INCOMING / (OUTGOING) RESOURCES
before transfers
Gross transfers between funds
Net incoming / (outgoing) resources
before other recognised gains & losses
Other recognised gains / losses
Unrealised gains and Losses on Investment assets
Net movement in funds
Total funds brought forward
In year adj to clear bal on Area Preachers Assoc. Funds
TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD
£
£
£
£
£
£
2023
2022
7,801
919
8,720
8,715
1,772
10
1,782
391
-
-
-
-
2,990
-
2,990
1,690
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
16,175
16,175
398
-
-
-
19,624
12,563
17,104
29,667
30,818
5,600
-
5,600
9,000
6,000
-
-
6,000
7,470
11,600
-
11,600
16,470
505
-
505
499
1,711
-
1,711
1,336
-
-
-
-
463
-
463
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
600
-
600
620
716
-
716
680
96
-
96
-
-
-
-
-
-
13,887
13,887
2,712
-
3,451
3,451
2,118
-
4,274
4,274
588
10
-
10
10
599
-
599
-
600
-
600
600
5,300
21,613
26,912
9,163
16,900
21,613
38,512
25,633
(4,337)
(4,508)
(8,845)
5,184
0
0
(4,337)
(4,508)
(8,845)
5,184
-1004.26
-35.91
-1040.17
0
6,945
2,187
9,132
(31,052)
297,735
75,564
373,300
398,748

-
-
421
299,340
73,206
372,546
373,300
Unrestricted
Restricted
Total
Page 4
£
£
£
£
£
£
2023
2022
7,801
919
8,720
8,715
1,772
10
1,782
391
-
-
-
-
2,990
-
2,990
1,690
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
16,175
16,175
398
-
-
-
19,624
12,563
17,104
29,667
30,818
5,600
-
5,600
9,000
6,000
-
-
6,000
7,470
11,600
-
11,600
16,470
505
-
505
499
1,711
-
1,711
1,336
-
-
-
-
463
-
463
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
600
-
600
620
716
-
716
680
96
-
96
-
-
-
-
-
-
13,887
13,887
2,712
-
3,451
3,451
2,118
-
4,274
4,274
588
10
-
10
10
599
-
599
-
600
-
600
600
5,300
21,613
26,912
9,163
16,900
21,613
38,512
25,633
(4,337)
(4,508)
(8,845)
5,184
0
0
(4,337)
(4,508)
(8,845)
5,184
-1004.26
-35.91
-1040.17
0
6,945
2,187
9,132
(31,052)
297,735
75,564
373,300
398,748

-
-
421
299,340
73,206
372,546
373,300
Unrestricted
Restricted
Total
Page 4
£
£
2023
2022
8,720
8,715
1,782
391
-
-
2,990
1,690
-
-
-
-
16,175
398
-
19,624
Total
17,104
-
-
-
21,613
29,667
30,818
5,600
9,000
6,000
7,470
11,600
16,470
505
499
1,711
1,336
-
-
463
-
-
-
-
-
600
620
716
680
96
-
-
-
13,887
2,712
3,451
2,118
4,274
588
10
10
599
-
600
600
26,912
9,163
21,613 38,512
25,633
(4,508)
(8,845)
5,184
0
0
(4,508)
(8,845)
5,184
-35.91
-1040.17
0
2,187
9,132
(31,052)
75,564
373,300
398,748
-
421
73,206
372,546
373,300

NORTH WEST AREA ASSOCIATION OF THE CONGREGATIONAL FEDERATION

YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023

STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES

Note
FIXED ASSETS
Total Investments
1
CURRENT ASSETS
Cash at Bank and in Hand
2
Awaiting clearance of funds -CAF Investment closure
Debtors - Loans outstanding
3
CREDITORS
Funds held for NW Preachers Assoc
5
NET CURRENT ASSETS
NET ASSETS
FUNDS
Unrestricted funds
4
Restricted funds
4
TOTAL FUNDS
)
Trustee
Unrestricted Restricted
£
£
195,576
30,936
Total
£
2023
226,512
226,512
51,535
80,050
14,449
146,034
-
146,034
372,546
299,340
73,206
372,546
Total
£
2022
301,481
195,576
30,936
9,265
42,270
80,050
14,449
301,481
57,372
14,449
103,764
42,270
-
-
103,764
42,270
71,821
-
71,821
299,340
73,206
373,300
297,735
75,564
373,300

The notes on pages 6 , 7, & 8 form part of these accounts.

Page 5

NORTH WEST AREA ASSOCIATION OF THE CONGREGATIONAL FEDERATION

YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023

NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS

1 Investments

Investments
NW AREA
M & G Investments Charifund
IM CAF Investment Fund
COIF Charities Fixed Interest Fund
COIF Charities Investment Fund
BlackRock - BLK Charities UK Bond Fund A Inc
CHAPEL ST
COIF Charities Fixed Interest Fund
CAF UK Equity Growth Fund
BlackRock - BLK Charities UK Bond Fund A Inc
THORNSETT
COIF Charities Fixed Interest Fund
COIF Charities Investment Fund
Sub-total Unrestricted Investments
JESSIE GIBSON
BlackRock - BLK Charities UK Bond Fund A Inc
IRLAMS
COIF Charities Investment Fund
COIF Charities Fixed Interest Fund
BlackRock - BLK Charities UK Bond Fund A Inc
LITTLEMOOR
COIF Charities Investment Fund
CAF Bond Income Fund
Restricted Investment funds
TOTAL INVESTMENTS
Dividend/Intere Opening
Change in
Disposals
Closing
received
Balance
Value
Balance
01.01.2023
31.12.2023
4,420
75,960
(1,785)
74,175
62,361
-
-62361
-
102
4,218
238
4,456
1,843
61,404
5,737
67,141
580
14,109
233
14,342
35
1,465
83
1,548
35
18,694
-
-18694
-
-
4,471
74
4,545
103
4271
241
4,512
682
22733
2,124
24,857
7,801
269,685
6,945
(81,055)
195,576
10
242
4
245
-
250
8,319
777
9,096
72
2,993
169
3,162
198
4,807
79
4,886
-
-
12389
1,158
13,547
400
3045
0
-3045
-
929
31,795
2,187
(3,045)
30,936
301,481
9,132
226,512
7,801
10
250
72
198
-
400
269,685
6,945
(81,055)
195,576
242
4
245
-
8,319
777
9,096
2,993
169
3,162
4,807
79
4,886
-
12389
1,158
13,547
3045
0
-3045
-
929
31,795
2,187
(3,045)
30,936
301,481
9,132
226,512

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YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023

2
Cash at Bank
Royal Bank Scotland
Royal Bank of Scotland - Special Interest
COIF - NW Area Deposit A/c
COIF - Thornsett Deposit A/c
COIF - NW Area Projects Deposit A/c
3
Loans
Bretherton cc
Knowle Green
Timperly
Eccles CC
Wavertree
bearing A/c
Opening
Loans
Balance
Made
01.01.2023
7,000
-
4,000
-
2,250
-
1,199
-
-
2,000
14,449
2,000
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS cont.
bearing A/c
Opening
Loans
Balance
Made
01.01.2023
7,000
-
4,000
-
2,250
-
1,199
-
-
2,000
14,449
2,000
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS cont.
2023
1,001
8,818
23,275
10,694
7,749
51,536
Loans
Repaid
-
-
-
2,000
2022
101
20,284
21,330
9,478
6,179
bearing A/c
57,372
Closing
Balance
31.12.2023
7,000
4,000
2,250
1,199
-
14,449
2,000
2,000 14,449

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NORTH WEST AREA ASSOCIATION OF THE CONGREGATIONAL FEDERATION

YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023

4 Movement in Funds

Unrestricted funds
Administration
Chapel St
Mission & Ministry
NW Area Projects
Thornset Ministry
Loans - NW Area Projects
Unrestricted Funds Total
Restricted funds
Area Ministry
Needy churches - Jessie Gibson
Lancs area ministry & future
church finance - Irlams
Capital Investment fund - Littlemoo
Restricted Funds Total 31.12.2023
TOTAL FUNDS
5
CREDITORS
Funds held for NW Area Preachers Assoc
Transfers
Balance
Incoming
Resources
Gains and
Funds on
between
01.01.2023
Resources
Expended
losses
Loan to
funds
Churches
£
£
£
£
£
£
0.00
860.00
-2989.99
0.00
0.00
55,599.58
70.37
0.00
-75.05
0.00
0.00
2,130.00
-6,000.00
0.00
0.00
192,775.85
8,287.08
-7,910.40
3,650.68
0
0.00
34,911.86
1,215.55
0.00
2,365.23
-
Balance
31.12.23
£

-2,129.99

55594.90

-3870.00

196803.21
38492.64
14,449.00
283,287.29
12,563.00
(16,900.39)
5,940.86
0
0
299,339.76
3000
16175
-21612.57
0
-
394.8
10.04
0
4.02
-
51,722.33
519.74
0.00
1,025.65
-
r
20,446.31
399.59
0.00
1,121.60
-
-2,437.57
408.86
53,267.72
0.00
21,967.50
75,563.44
17,104.37
-21612.57
2,151.27
-
-
73,205.51
358,850.73
29,667.37
-38512.96
8,092.13
0.00
0.00
73,205.51
372,545.27
0
0.00
0.00
-
-

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Indl'pcndi'nt c%Amiiicr's rcporl lo the Trustee5 of "Northwest Area Association of the Congrcgalional Federation" I report on ihe accounts of ihe Trust for ihe year end¢d 31 Dccember 2023, which are set out on pagics I to 2. Rcsp¢e¢iv¢ r¢spon5ibilities of trustees and examiner The charity's trusiees are responsible for ihe pr¢paration of lh¢ accounls. The charity's trusi¢Ls consider ihat an audit is nol rcquired for ihi5 ):ear und¢r section 144(2) of the Charilies Aci 2011 (the 201 l Acl) and that an ind¢pendeni examination is n¢eded. li is my responsibility lo: examine the accounts under s¢clion 145 of th¢ 2011 Acl. to folloiv the procedures laid in the general Directions given by the Clwily Commission under section 145(5){b} of the 2011 Act- and to stsie whether particular matters have come lo my all¢ntion. Basis of independent examiner's report My examination w&s carried out in accordance wtih ihe general Directions giN'en b), the Charity Commission. An examination includes a r¢i'iew of th¢ accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented ivith those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual ilems or disclosures in the accounts. and seeking explanations from you as trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do noi proN'ide all ihe evidence that would be required in an audil and consequentl), no opinion is g?iven as to whether ihe accounts presenl a 'lru¢ and fair vi¢w' and the report is limited to those matters sei out in the slaiemeni below. Independent examiner's statemenl In conneclion with my examinalion, no matter has come lo my attention: { l ) which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any mal¢rial respect the requirements: to keep accounling records in accordance iyith section 130 of ihe 2011 Act: and to prep<tr¢ accounts which accord wilh the accounting records and comply ivith the accounting requirements of the 201 l Act have nol been met: or (2) to which, in my opinion. aiiention should be drawn in order lo enable a propLr und¢rstandingi ol"Ihe accounls lo be reached. Lois Fryer BAIHonsl MAAT A PND Accounting - Cotion Court. Preston, Lancs. PRI 38Y nd 2 October 2024