Uni
Christian Centre Annual Re
ortfor C.C. 2023
The following report is to the Charity Commissioners and seeks to inform the
commission of the ststus and activities of Unity Christian Centre, Registered Charity
number: 1054318.
Unity Christian Centre has continued to abide by the Constitutionlmanagement
Document aligned for the purpose of the model deed of Assemblies of God Inc.
There have been no serious incidents or safeguarding incidents, during the year,
which require reporting. The pastor remains in good standing with Assemblies of
God (AOG) which is reviewed and renewed annually, and has had his DBS certified
by them as meeting the requirements of their bylaws. The church continued to serve
its members, and the community, by upholding the Holy Scriptures through regular
meetings and events which are open to both members, and the general public. The
Church have moved into their new building where it is open to the public for worship
services, community events etc. ensuring that we provide a safe environment for
children to develop healthy friendships without negative peer pressure; at the same
time as learning about faith and social values through play, discussion and learning.
We hold talks on many issues that these children face e.g. bullying, peer pressure,,
bereavement, intemet safety, to name a few. We are looking to continue and expand
these activities as we touch base with and make ourselves better known to the
community in Houghton Regis, and hope to engage with the homeless community in
the coming months.
Communal groups exist for adults to socialise in their respective gender groups or
together and involve organised sports activities and dialogue ranging from cars to
politics and current affairs. The church also supports literacy and numeracy in these
groups for any person or persons needing this support; this may involve help with job
applications or general form filling. The pastor offers marriage and relationship
counselling or help with mediation in family disputes. All these activities are open to
members or non-members and are accessible to the general public. The building is
now registered for marriages.
Unity Christian Centre welcomes all people who desire to find faith in God or to grow
in their relationship with Him, within the church. We believe that a personal
relationship with Jesus is the only way to heaven. There is much comfort to be
brought to the community from the Scriptures, particularly at times of bereavement,
homelessness, unemployment, mental health issues or personal stress. The church
sees its role as displaying the love of God to all people, regardless of age; gender,
race, religion, disability, sexuality or other social status. We believe that we have a
mandate to support the multi-faceted problems that a diverse culture, which
Houghton Regis encompasses. The church has various departments and volunteers
which support the vision. We uphold and promote British values through our church,
children and young people's work, Sunday school programme and general
performance and we are committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults.
The structure, governance and management remain unaltered, and the church and
departments look to build up reserves to benefit the public.
Signed by C A. Oakey, (Chair of Trustees) and approved by the trustees.
19th June 2024

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UNITY CHRISTIAN CENTRE
UNITY CHRISTIAN CENTRE
Report and Financial Statements
31st December 2023

UNITY CHRISTIAN CENTRE
CONTENTS
Page
Legal and Administrative Details
Independent Examiner's Report
Notes to the accounts
Statement of Financial Activities
Trustees, Approval Statement

UNITY CHRISTIAN CENTRE
LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS
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For the Year Ended 31 December 2023
Trustees:
Christopher Oakey, Chair
Steve Oakey
Mark Muambo
Edson Jones, Treasurer
Secretarv:
Nicola Garner
Registered No:
1054318
Registered Office:
Unity Christian Centre
70 High Street
Houghton Regis, Bedfordshire
LU5 5BJ
These accounts were approved and signed bv:
Chris Oakeyi Chair
Date:

UNITY CHRISTIAN CENTRE
Independent Examinerfs Report
I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity I'the Trust"}
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for the year ended 31 December 2023.
Respective responsibilities of the trustee and examiner
As the charity trustees of the Trust, you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts
in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 ("the Act") and consider that
the audit requirement of section 144 {1) does not apply.
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 the applicable Directions
given by the Charity Commission under section 145151{b} of the Act. The Trust does not meet
to the requirements for an audit.
Basis of the Independent Examiner's Report
The report is in respect of the examination carried out under Section 145 of the Act and in
accordance with the directions given by the Charity Commissioners. An examination include5
a review of the accounting records kept by the Charity Trustee5 and a comparison of the
accounts presented with those records. It also includes a review of the accounts and making
such enquiries as are necessary for the purpose of this report. The procedures undertaken do
not provide all the evidence that would be required by an audit, and consequently, I do not
express an opinion on the accounts.
Independent Examiner's Statements
I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my
attention in connection with the examination which gives me cause to believe that in, any
material respect:
accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Act or
the accounts do not accord with the accounting records
I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the
examination to which attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding
of the accounts to be reached.
Samantha Bovell, FCCA
Date:
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UNITY CHRISTIAN CENTRE
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS
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For the year ended 31 December 2023
l. Principal Accounting Policies
The financial statements have been prepared underthe historical cost convention and
reflects the requirements of the SORP on Accounting and Reporting by Charities and
applicable accounting standards, where appropriate.
a) Income
The major sources of income are tithes, offerings, gift aid, and local authority grants
to help finance the activities of the church and academy {restrictive income). Fee
income is related to recovered outstanding balances and is stated gross in the year
received.
b) Taxation
The Unity Christian Centre is not registered for VAT.
2. Constitution
These accounts are the accounts of Unity Christian Centre, a registered Charity (no.
1054318}.

UNITY CHRISTIAN CENTRE
Reconclliation - Movement of funds on Barclay's Bank
For 12 Months ended 31st December 2023
2023
2022
Opening balance as at 01 Januarv
37,877
910,633
Income
Tithes & Offerings - Transfers
Tithes & Offerings - Cash
Gift Aid - AOG
31,453
28,027
2,279
7,225
13,180
LPCCA Academy Fees.
Other
9,885
150
Total income
56,797
35,402
enditure
Purchase of church building
AOG Head off ice
2,455
840,780
919
480
Computer expenses
Office expenses
Storage costs
Motor and transportation expenses
Insurance
87
3,393
5,335
1,138
1,221
909
607
3,027
2,904
Staff costs
39,268
42,945
Professional, legal and consu Iting fees
Rents
800
2,420
960
2,060
LPCCA Academy costs.
Sundry
Total expenditure
7,791
8,496
1,981
823
62,641
908,159
Net movement
5,843
872,756
Closlng balance as at 31 December
32,034
37,877
LPCCA Academy fees and costs include exceptional income of £9,885 for outstanding fees
and costs of £4,269 related to banking and recovery charges.

Trustees, approval statement
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For the year ended 31 December 2023
We the Trustees of Unity Christian Centre have considered the Statement of Financial
Activities for the year ended 31, December 2023 prepared by the treasurer of Unity Christian
Centre. The Trustees approved this statement at their duly convened meeting on the
Christopher Oakeyp Chair