NEW LIFE COMMUNITY COUNSELLING LTD
Charity Number: NIC106825 Company Number: NI639807
Financial Statements
for the period 1 AUGUST 2020 to 31 JULY 2021
Delivering Quality Accounting Services and Training to the Voluntary Sector
NEW LIFE COMMUNITY COUNSELLING LTD Charity Number: NIC106825
Trustees Report and Financial Statements
for the period 1 AUGUST 2020 to 31 JULY 2021
| Contents | Page |
|---|---|
| Charity Administration | 3 |
| Receipts and payments account | 4 |
| Statement of assets and liabilities | 5 |
| Independent examiners statement | 6 |
| Notes to the accounts | 7 & 8 |
Prepared by Community Accountancy Services Northern Ireland
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NEW LIFE COMMUNITY COUNSELLING LTD
Charity Number: NIC106825
The trustees present their report with the financial statements of the group for the year ended 31st July 2021 together with a Balance Sheet reflecting a balance of funds together with funds due and funds owed at the year end. These accounts have been prepared using the "receipts and payments" basis.
Reference and Administrative Information Association Name: NEW LIFE COMMUNITY COUNSELLING LTD Charity Number: NIC105303 Principle Address 11a Waterloo Place Derry/Londonderry BT48 6BU
Trustees
COWAN, Linda COWAN, Raymond KERR, Brian WISNER, Joanne
Independent Examiners:
Community Accountancy Services 47 John Street Cityside, Derry, Co Londonderry BT48 6JY
Bankers:
AIB 92 Ann Street Belfast BT1 3HH
Objectives and Activities:
The objects of the charity are to:
To provide a professional counselling services to the public in Northern Ireland, without distinction of race, creed, political or religious opinion with the object of relieving the poverty, sickness and distress of those persons who are suffering from spiritual, emotional and mental issues. Have a daily drop in centre, open to all members of the community. Engage in religious preaching, teaching and pastoring. Raising awareness and understanding of the Christian faith, its beliefs and practices
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Independent examiner's report on the accounts of NEW LIFE COMMUNITY COUNSELLING LTD
for the period 1 AUGUST 2020 to 31 JULY 2021
I report on the accounts of the company for the year ended 31st JULY 2021, which are set out on pages 5 to 8
RESPECTIVE RESPONSIBILITIES OF TRUSTEES AND EXAMINER
As the charity trustees you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act (NI) 2008.
It is Community Accountancy Services NI (CASNI)'s responsibility to:
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examine the accounts under section 65 of the Charities Act
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follow the procedures laid down in the general Directions given by the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland under section 65(9)(b) of the Charities Act
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to state whether particular matters have come to my attention.
Basis of Independent Examiner's Report
I have examined your charity accounts as required under section 65 of the Charities Act and my examination was carried out in accordance with the general Directions given by the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland under section 65(9)(b) of the Charities Act. The examination included a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also included consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts, and seeking explanations from you as charity trustees concerning any such matters.
My role is to state whether any material matters have come to my attention giving me cause to believe:
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1 That accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 63 of the Charities Act.
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2 That the accounts do not accord with those accounting records.
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3 That the accounts do not comply with the accounting requirements of the Charities Act.
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4 That there is further information needed for a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
Independent Examiner's Statement
I have completed my examination and have no concerns in respect of the matters (1) to (4) listed above and, in connection with following the Directions of the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland, I have found no matters that require drawing to your attention.
Signed:
Date:
Community Accountancy Services 47 John Street Cityside Derry Co Londonderry BT48 6JY
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NEW LIFE COMMUNITY COUNSELLING LTD Charity Number: NIC106825 for the period 1 AUGUST 2020 to 31 JULY 2021
| NOTE Receipts Donations & Grants (2) Fundraising Total receipts Payments Advertising Electricity Water Rates Telephone Rent HG3 Business Conference/Seminars Subscriptions Accounts Preparation & Examination Bank Charges Statutory Fees Sessional Payments Stationary Insurance Sundry Total payments Net receipts / (payments) Transfers between funds Cash fund balances brought forward Cash fund balances carried forward |
2021 Restricted funds £ - - |
2021 Unrestricted funds £ 6,296 452 |
2021 Total funds £ 6,296 452 |
|---|---|---|---|
| - | 6,747 | 6,747 | |
| - - - - - - - - - - - - |
40 502 541 156 2,600 347 - 288 163 155 38 1,077 58 454 213 |
40 502 541 156 2,600 347 - 288 163 155 38 1,077 58 454 213 |
|
| - | 6,631 | 6,631 | |
| - - - |
117 - 4,265 |
117 - 4,265 |
|
| - | 4,382 | 4,382 |
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NEW LIFE COMMUNITY COUNSELLING LTD Charity Number: NIC106825 as at 31st JULY 2021
| Current Assets Cash at bank Debtors Total current assets Current Liabilities Creditors falling due within one year Net current assets / (liabilities) Total assets less current liabilities Net assets Unrestricted Funds Restricted Funds Total Funds |
2020 Restricted funds - - |
2020 Unrestricted funds 4,382 - |
2020 Total funds 4,382 - |
2020 Total funds 4,265 - |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| - | 4,382 | 4,382 | 4,265 | |
| - | - | - | - | |
| - | 4,382 | 4,382 | 4,265 | |
| - | 4,382 | 4,382 | 4,265 | |
| - | 4,382 | 4,382 | 4,265 | |
| - - |
4,382 - |
4,382 - |
4,382 - |
|
| - | 4,382 | 4,382 | 4,382 |
The Trustees acknowledge their responsibilities for:
(i) complying with the requirements of the Charity Act NI 2008 with respect to accounting records and the preparation of accounts. and
(ii) these records have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies subject to small companies' regime.
Signature………………………………………………. Chair
COWAN, Linda
Date:
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NEW LIFE COMMUNITY COUNSELLING LTD Charity Number: NIC106825 for the period 1 AUGUST 2020 to 31 JULY 2021
1 Accounting Policies
a Basis of accounting
The Management Committee have opted to prepare these accounts on a Receipts and payments basis
b Tangible Fixed Assets
Tangible fixed assets are capitalised if they can be used for more than one year and cost at least £500
c Pensions
Contributions are charged when they become due in accordance with the scheme rules.
d Fund accounting
Funds held by the organisation are either:
*** Unrestricted general funds**
These are funds which can be used in accordance with the organisation's objects at the discretion of the management committee.
*** Restricted funds**
These are funds that can only be used for particular restricted purposes within the objects of the organisation. Restrictions arise when specified by the donor or when funds are raised for particular restricted purposes.
*** Designated funds**
These are funds set aside by the management committee out of unrestricted general funds equal to 3 months staffing and overhead fees in the event the group has to wind down.
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NEW LIFE COMMUNITY COUNSELLING LTD Charity Number: NIC106825 for the period 1 AUGUST 2020 to 31 JULY 2021
NOTE
| Donations & Grants (2) Donations HMRC Charities |
2021 Restricted funds £ - - |
2021 Unrestricted funds £ 6,296 452 |
2021 Total funds £ 6,296 452 |
2020 Total funds £ 12,591 904 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| - | 6,747 | 6,747 | 13,495 |
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