NEW LIFE CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP PRESTWICK
SCOTTISH CHARITY NUMBER SC028120
ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
NEW LIFE CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP PRESTWICK
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
| TABLE OF CONTENTS | ||
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| • | Trustees Annual Report | Pages 1 – 2 |
| • | Independent Examiner’s Report | Page 3 |
| • | Statement of Financial Activities | Pages 4 |
| • | Balance Sheet | Page 5 |
| • | Notes to the Accounts | Page 6 - 8 |
New Life Christian Fellowship, Prestwick
Report of the Trustees for the Year Ended 31st December 2025
The trustees present their report with the financial statements of the charity for the year ended 31 December 2025. The trustees have adopted the provisions of the Statement of Recommended Practice (SORP) ‘Accounting and Reporting by Charities’ issued in March 2005.
REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS
Registered Charity number
SC028120
Principal address
New Life Centre 62 Monkton Road PRESTWICK KA9 2PA
Trustees
The following served as trustees of the Fellowship during the year: Mr James Smith (Chairman) Mr. James Manson (Secretary) Mrs. Claire Thomson (Treasurer)
OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES
This year has seen a significant number of new people coming to church and a continued weekly church service in Cumnock on a Sunday evening. These have been our main focuses throughout the year for Sunday services.
Throughout the week we have ran numerous small group series, to train and equip people as well as various events for women and men at various times. A regular weekly meeting for young people has also been established.
As far as our community initiatives are concerned, we have served at various events in Prestwick as we support the community and also conducted a Christmas Carol Service for "Prestwick Dementia Group".
Our long-established community initiatives and Parent and Toddler group continue to thrive, as well as our support/connection with South Ayrshire Foodbank.
From a governance perspective, there have been no changes to our Assembly Council, who continue to meet regularly to oversee our finances , policies and governance.
Our support of local missions and overseas missions continues to grow, and we are looking ahead with anticipation to a busy and fruitful year ahead.
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New Life Christian Fellowship, Prestwick
Report of the Trustees for the Year Ended 31st December 2025
- 1 The Management of the Assembly is vested in the Assembly Council. The Assembly council as at 31[st] December 2025 comprised of the following members:-
Mr James Smith Mr James Manson Mrs Claire Thomson (in role as Treasurer) Mr David Smith Mr Callum Smith Mr William Stewart Mrs Lesley Keenan
- 2.1 The Office-bearers during the year were as follows:-
CHAIRMAN:- James Smith SECRETARY:- James Manson TREASURER:- Claire Thomson
On behalf of the Board
James Smith For the Assembly Council
Date:
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New Life Christian Fellowship, Prestwick
Report of the Trustees for the Year Ended 31st December 2025
Independent Examiner’s Report to the Trustees of New Life Christian Fellowship, Prestwick
I report on the financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2025 set out on pages five to nine.
This report is made solely to the charity’s trustees, as a body, in accordance with section 44 (1) (c) of the Charities and Trustee Investment (Scotland) Act 2005. My examination has been undertaken so that I might state to the charity’s trustees those matters I am required to state to them in an independent examiner’s report and for no other purpose. To the fullest extent permitted by law, I do not accept or assume responsibility to anyone other than the charity and the charity’s trustees as a body, for my examination, for this report, or for the opinions I have formed.
Respective Responsibilities of Trustees and Examiner
The charity’s trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the terms of the Charities and Trustee Investment (Scotland) Act 2005 and the Charities Accounts (Scotland) Regulations 2006 (as amended). The charity’s trustees consider that the audit requirement of Regulation 10(1) (a) to (c) of the 2006 Accounts Regulations does not apply. It is my responsibility to examine the accounts as required under section 44(1) (c) of the Act and to state whether particular matters have come to our attention.
Basis of the Independent Examiner’s Report
My examination was carried out in accordance with Regulation 11 of the Charities Accounts (Scotland) Regulations 2006 (as amended). An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts, and seeks explanations from the trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit and, consequently, I do not express an audit opinion on the accounts.
Independent Examiner’s Statement
In the course of my examination, no matter has come to my attention:
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(1) which gives me reasonable cause to believe that, in any material respect, the requirements
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to keep accounting records in accordance with Section 44(1) (a) of the 2005 Act and Regulation 4 of the 2006 Accounts Regulations; and
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to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and comply with Regulation 8 of the 2006 Accounts Regulations
have not been met; or
- (2) to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
Gareth G Curle CA Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland 22 Backbrae Street Kilsyth G65 0NH
Date:
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New Life Christian Fellowship, Prestwick
Report of the Trustees for the Year Ended 31st December 2025
Statement of Financial Activities
| Income and endowments from: Donations and legacies Other Income Total income Expenditure Raising funds Charitable activities Total resources expended Net income/(expenditure) Gross transfers between funds Net movement in funds RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS Total funds brought forward TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD |
31.12.25 Unrestricted Restricted Total funds funds funds £ £ £ 160,910 240 161,150 5,500 - 5,500 166,410 240 166,650 1,585 - 1,585 149,845 2,520 152,365 151,430 2,520 153,950 14,980 (2,280) 12,700 (2,100) 2,100 - 12,880 (180) 12,700 284,118 579 284,697 296,998 399 297,397 |
31.12.24 Total funds £ 152,537 5,500 |
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| 158,037 2,635 148,929 |
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| 151,564 | ||
| 6,473 - 6,473 278,224 |
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| 284,697 |
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New Life Christian Fellowship, Prestwick
Report of the Trustees for the Year Ended 31st December 2025
Balance Sheet
| Fixed Assets Fixed Assets Investments Current Assets Bank Accounts Cap Account Building Account General Account Fixed Fee Account Storehouse Account Missions Account Cash Current Liabilities Creditors and Accrual Net Current Assets Total Assets Less Current Liabilities Long Term Liabilities Net Assets Funds Retained Funds |
31.12.25 31.12.24 Unrestricted Restricted Total Total Funds Funds Funds Funds £ £ £ £ 295,541 - 295,541 296,906 1 - 1 1 295,542 - 295,542 296,907 2,467 - 2,467 2,203 35,001 - 35,001 28,662 4,969 - 4,969 4,034 1,197 - 1,197 2,333 16,652 16,652 11,080 - 399 399 579 2 - 2 2 60,288 399 60,688 48,893 1,052 - 1,052 849 1,052 - 1,052 849 59,236 399 59,636 48,044 354,778 399 355,178 344,951 57,781 - 57,781 60,254 296,998 399 297,397 284,697 296,998 399 297,397 284,697 |
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The financial statements were approved by the Board of Trustees on: ________
and were signed on its behalf by:
Mr James Smith - Chairman
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New Life Christian Fellowship, Prestwick
Report of the Trustees for the Year Ended 31st December 2025
1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Accounting Convention
The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention and in accordance with the provisions of Financial Reporting Standard 102 “The Financial Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland” and the requirements of Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard FRS 102 (SORP 2015), the Charities and Trustee Investment (Scotland) Act 2005, the Charities Accounts (Scotland) Regulations 2006 (as amended) and the Companies Act 2006.
Incoming Resources
All incoming resources are included on the Statement of Financial Activities when the charity is legally entitled to the income and the amount can be quantified with reasonable accuracy.
Resources Expended
Expenditure is accounted for on an accruals basis and has been classified under headings that aggregate all costs related to the category. Where costs cannot be directly attributed to particular headings they have been allocated to activities on a basis consistent with the use of resources.
Tangible Fixed Assets
Depreciation is provided at the following annual rates in order to write off the cost less estimated residual value of each asset over its estimated useful life or, if held under a finance lease, over the lease term, whichever is the shorter.
Freehold Property 3% reducing balance Plant & Machinery 20% reducing balance Computer Equipment 25% reducing balance
Taxation
The charity is exempt from tax on its charitable activities.
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New Life Christian Fellowship, Prestwick
Report of the Trustees for the Year Ended 31st December 2025
| 2. INCOME Donations & Legacies Donations Other Income Rental Income 3. EXPENSES Expenditure Purchases Training Staff Costs (note 6) Supplies & Services Donations & Gifts Depreciation Professional Fees |
Raising Funds £ 1,585 - - - - - - 1,585 |
31.12.25 31.12.24 £ £ 161,150 152,537 161,150 152,537 5,500 5,500 5,500 5,500 Charitable Support Activities Costs 2025 (inc in CA) £ £ £ 6,189 - 7,775 1,039 - 1,039 69,493 - 69,493 57,204 - 57,204 11,639 - 11,639 1,365 - 1,365 - 5,436 5,436 146,929 5,436 153,950 |
2024 £ 6,659 1,940 62,386 58,438 15,750 1,569 4,821 |
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| 151,564 |
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New Life Christian Fellowship, Prestwick
Report of the Trustees for the Year Ended 31st December 2025
4. TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS
| Cost or Valuation Additions As at 31.12.25 Depreciation As at 31.12.24 Charge for year As at 31.12.25 |
Property St. Cuthberts Church Equipment Fixtures & Fittings Portacabins & Caravan Office Equipment Building Project Imp to Property Total - - - - - - - 90,216 44,603 4,500 11,302 245,166 21,711 417,498 |
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| 90,216 44,603 4,500 11,302 245,166 21,711 417,498 |
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| 62,275 42,569 4,500 11,248 - - 120,592 838 509 - 18 - - 1,365 |
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| 63,113 43,078 4,500 11,266 - - 121,957 |
| Net Book Value As at 31.12.25 As at 31.12.24 |
27,103 1,525 - 36 245,166 21,711 295,541 |
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| 27,941 2,034 - 54 245,166 21,711 296,906 |
5. CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR
| 31.12.25 | 31.12.24 | |
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| £ | £ | |
| Trade creditors and accrued charges | 1,052 | 849 |
6. TRUSTEES’ REMUNERATION AND BENEFITS
| STEES’ REMUNERATION AND BENEFITS | ||
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| 31.12.25 | 31.12.24 | |
| £ | £ | |
| Remuneration paid to Trustee (J Smith) | 27,740 | 28,223 |
| Expenses paid to Trustee (J Smith) | 121 | 213 |
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