AVELEY CHRISTIAN CENTRE
TRUSTEES’ ANNUAL REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
The trustees present their report and the unaudited financial statements of the charity for the period from 1 April 2024 to 31 March 2025.
REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS
Aveley Christian Centre
Registered charity name Charity registration number 1054346 Address Stifford Road Aveley South Ockendon Essex RM15 4AB
THE TRUSTEES
The trustees who served the charity during the period and subsequently:
Rev. A. P. Day Rev. A. W. Field Rev. L. A. Field Mr E. Campbell Mrs J. Campbell
STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT
A board of trustees manages the charity and reports to the full membership of the Church. Reverend Alex Day is the Chair of the Board of Trustees, and governance decision are made by majority vote.
Recruitment of new trustees is undertaken from among the membership of Aveley Christian Centre, with potential candidates carefully considered to ensure suitability for the role.
New trustees receive training as appropriate, and all serving trustees are encouraged to attend ongoing training relevant to their responsibilities.
OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES
Aveley Christian Centre is registered with the Charity Commission (Registration number 1054346) and is constituted by a Constitution adopted on 21 February 2006.
The object of the charity is to promote the advancement of the Christian Religion by the proclamation and furtherance of the Gospel of God concerning his Son Jesus Christ the Lord and the preaching and teaching of the Word of God by the Church in accordance with the Statement of Faith of Assemblies of God in Great Britain and Ireland.
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AVELEY CHRISTIAN CENTRE
TRUSTEES’ ANNUAL REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
ACHIEVEMENTS AND PERFORMANCE
During the year ending 31 March 2025, Aveley Christian Centre continued to work towards its mission of helping people connect with God, with one another, and with the wider community. The Church made strong progress in each of these areas, as outlined below.
Connecting people with God
The Church remained committed to nurturing the spiritual growth of its congregation. Key achievements include:
Worship and Attendance
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Weekly Sunday services continued throughout the year, with attendance steadily increasing and regularly exceeding 25 people.
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We were encouraged to welcome several new attendees and families into the fellowship.
Bible Teaching and Spiritual Development
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Regular Bible studies and prayer meetings were held, with strong attendance and engagement.
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From February 2025, these meetings moved into the Church House, giving gatherings a more personal and intimate atmosphere.
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A structured teaching programme was delivered across 2024–25, including:
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The E100 series, giving participants an accessible journey through the Bible from Genesis to Revelation.
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A sermon series on the Book of Romans , supporting theological understanding for both new and mature believers.
Collectively, these activities helped deepen biblical knowledge, strengthen faith, and support personal discipleship across the congregation.
Connecting with People
Strengthening relationships within the congregation was a major focus for the year.
Building Community Within the Church
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Members increasingly arrived early before Sunday services and stayed afterwards, creating natural opportunities for fellowship and support.
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The Church saw positive growth in relational connections between longstanding members and newer attendees.
Events and Activities
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The Church’s women attended various ladies’ events hosted by other local churches, which provided spiritual encouragement and strengthened inter-church relationships.
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A well-received Christmas cake-baking session was held, with participation from both Church members and local residents, helping to build friendships and welcome new people into the Church environment.
These activities helped foster a warm, caring, and inclusive community atmosphere.
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AVELEY CHRISTIAN CENTRE
TRUSTEES’ ANNUAL REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
Connecting with our Community
Aveley Christian Centre continued to serve and invest in its local community through various outreach initiatives.
Partnerships and Local Involvement
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The Church continued its support of Aveley Village Community Forum Limited (AVCF) , whose aims closely align with our desire to strengthen and develop the Aveley community.
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Two of our trustees, Rev. A. P. Day and Rev. A. W. Field, continued as active members/directors of AVCF.
Weekly Groups and Outreach
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The Church’s weekly parent and toddler group continued to run and has become the only regular group of its kind in Aveley , meeting an important community need.
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The weekly coffee morning , started in June 2023, has developed a consistent core group of attendees and continues to offer companionship and support for local residents.
Youth Ministry
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The monthly Youth Club saw significant growth, with some sessions reaching up to 30 plus young people .
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New attendees joined each month, demonstrating strong demand for safe and positive youth activities in the area.
School Engagement
- Rev. S. L. Day continued leading assemblies at Aveley Primary School throughout 2024–25, contributing to the spiritual and moral development of local children.
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These initiatives strengthened our presence within the community and allowed us to provide meaningful support to families, young people, and local residents.
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AVELEY CHRISTIAN CENTRE
TRUSTEES’ ANNUAL REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
Church House
In August 2024, the previous tenant of the Church House moved into a care home and sadly passed away shortly afterwards. He had lived in the property since the Church originally purchased the main building, when the intention was for the house to serve as the minister’s manse.
The Church regained possession of the house in October 2024. Following consultation with the Church membership, it was agreed that a full renovation of the property should be undertaken to modernise it and make it fit for purpose. The renovation works included:
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Installing a new internal toilet (replacing the previously sole external toilet)
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Fitting new double-glazed windows and doors
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Installing a new, modern kitchen
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General refurbishment and modernisation throughout
The project was funded through a combination of:
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The restricted Church House Renovation Fund
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The Building Improvement Fund
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Unrestricted Church reserves
The work was completed in a notably short timeframe, allowing S. L. Day and family to move into the property in February 2025. This project represents a significant investment in the Church’s long-term infrastructure and provides a suitable home for ministry support and community engagement.
FINANCIAL REVIEW
Full financial details are available in the main body of the accounts. The trustees are pleased to report that the Church experienced a strong financial year, supported by the continued generosity of the congregation.
Income
Unrestricted total income increased by £6,185, rising from £25,287 in 2024 to £31,472 in 2025, representing a 25% increase. This growth in giving has been vital in enabling the Church to continue its ministry and community work.
The increased hiring out of the Church building also contributed positively to income levels. Regular hall hires now form a helpful supplemental income stream.
Expenditure and Financial Stability
When excluding the expenditure on the Church House renovation project, unrestricted income would have just covered unrestricted expenditure for the year. This reflects a significant improvement in financial stability following the challenges experienced during the COVID period.
The trustees acknowledge the role that God’s provision, careful financial stewardship, and faithful giving from attendees have played in strengthening the Church’s financial position.
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AVELEY CHRISTIAN CENTRE
TRUSTEES’ ANNUAL REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
Reserves
The Church’s reserves policy is to hold the equivalent of six months of unrestricted expenditure in cash reserves. As at 31 March 2025, this equates to £20,577. Actual unrestricted cash reserves stood at £20,916, meaning the Church met its reserves target.
Total reserves at the year end were £779,248, of which £775,028 were unrestricted. The trustees review the adequacy of the reserves policy annually to ensure it remains appropriate for the Church’s needs and obligations.
Overall Assessment
The trustees are satisfied that the charity has sufficient funds to continue its activities and objectives. Income and expenditure are being maintained at sustainable levels, and the Church remains financially viable. The trustees will continue to work diligently to minimise costs where possible and seek new opportunities to increase income in a manner consistent with the Church’s aims and constitution.
PLANS FOR FUTURE PERIODS
Our continued main aim as trustees is to see the Church move forward in reaching out to the community by all honest means, as we share our love of Jesus, and show Jesus' compassion to all (whilst also complying with charity law). We will continue to present the Church as a place of Faith, Hope & Love.
The trustees would also like to thank everyone who has supported the Church physically, spiritually and financially helping to see the goals reached.
Our overall vision is to create opportunities for people to connect with God, with each other and with our community of Aveley, Ockendon and Purfleet.
PUBLIC BENEFIT
When planning our activities for the year, the trustees have considered the Commission's guidance on public benefit and, in particular, the specific guidance on charities for the advancement of religion.
RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE TRUSTEES
The charity's trustees are responsible for preparing the Trustees’ Annual Report and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice).
The law applicable to charities in England and Wales requires the trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial year which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charity and of the incoming resources and application of resources of the charity for that period. In preparing these financial statements, the trustees are required to:
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select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently;
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observe the methods and principles in the Charities SORP;
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make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent;
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AVELEY CHRISTIAN CENTRE
TRUSTEES’ ANNUAL REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
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state whether applicable accounting standards have been followed, subject to any material departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements;
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prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the charity will continue in operation.
The trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records that disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charity and enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Charities Act 2011. The trustees are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charity and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER
Huw Nicholls FCCA was appointed as the independent examiner during the period, and a resolution to reappoint for the ensuing year will be proposed at the Annual General Meeting.
Signed on behalf of the trustees
Aveley Christian Centre Stifford Road Aveley South Ockendon Essex RM15 4AB
Rev. A P Day Chairman of the Board of Trustees Date: Friday 30[th] January 2026
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AVELEY CHRISTIAN CENTRE
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF AVELEY CHRISTIAN CENTRE
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
I report on the accounts of the charity for the period from 1 April 2024 to 31 March 2025 set out on pages 8 to 11.
RESPECTIVE RESPONSIBILITIES OF TRUSTEES AND INDEPENDENT EXAMINER
The charity's trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The charity's trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year under section 144(2) of the Charities Act 2011 (the Charities Act) and that an independent examination is needed.
It is my responsibility to:
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examine the accounts under section 145 of the Charities Act;
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to follow the procedures laid down in the General Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Charities Act; and
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to state whether particular matters have come to my attention.
BASIS OF INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S STATEMENT
My examination was carried out in accordance with the General Directions given by the Charity Commission. 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 seeking explanations from you as trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit, and consequently no opinion is given as to whether the accounts present a 'true and fair view' and the report is limited to those matters set out in the statement below.
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S STATEMENT
In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention:
(1) which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the trustees have not met the requirements to ensure that:
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proper accounting records are kept in accordance with section 130 of the Charities Act; and
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accounts are prepared which agree with the accounting records and comply with the accounting requirements of the Charities Act; or
(2) to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
Huw Nicholls FCCA 6 Beechwood View Oakville Road Hebden Bridge HX7 6NR
30 January 2026
Aveley Christian Centre Income and Expenditure Account for the year ended 31 March 2025
| INCOME Note Collections Gift Aid Donations Hire fees Rental Income Other income Youth Club Bank Interest TOTAL INCOME EXPENDITURE Assemblies of God Building Costs 1 Capital Expenditure 2 Children's Work Church Expenses General Expenses Missionary Expenses 3 Printing Legal Fees Salaries - Gross Salary Salaries - Employers NICs Salaries - Pensions Special Events TOTAL EXPENDITURE (DEFICIT) OF INCOME OVER EXPENDITURE: |
2025 2025 2025 2024 Unrestricted Restricted Total Total £ £ £ £ |
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| 24,131 500 24,631 18,745 4,532 125 4,657 3,499 - - - 227 1,095 - 1,095 275 807 - 807 2,097 104 - 104 320 400 - 400 141 403 - 403 401 |
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| 31,472 625 32,097 25,705 |
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| 702 - 702 1,183 10,036 320 10,356 7,926 10,199 40,016 50,215 740 321 - 321 389 2,270 - 2,270 2,369 60 - 60 60 1,920 - 1,920 2,160 168 - 168 96 35 - 35 35 14,466 - 14,466 11,928 - - - - 562 - 562 485 415 - 415 496 |
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| 41,154 40,336 81,490 27,867 |
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| 9,682) ( 39,711) ( 49,393) ( 2,162) ( |
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Aveley Christian Centre Statement of Assets and Liabilities at 31 March 2025
| 2025 | 2025 | 2025 | 2024 | |
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| Unrestricted | Restricted | Total | Total | |
| £ | £ | £ | £ | |
| FIXED ASSETS | ||||
| Land and Buildings (Insurance | ||||
| Value) | 631,500 | - | 631,500 | 631,500 |
| Building Improvements (Cost) | 19,433 | - | 19,433 | 19,433 |
| House Improvements (Cost) | 50,016 | - | 50,016 | - |
| Equipment (Cost) | 8,480 | - | 8,480 | 8,281 |
| Furniture (Cost) | 4,111 | - | 4,111 | 4,111 |
| TOTAL FIXED ASSETS | 713,540 | - | 713,540 | 663,325 |
| CURRENT ASSETS | ||||
| Cash in hand and at Bank | 20,916 | 4,219 | 25,135 | 74,528 |
| Debtors - Gift Aid | 531 | - | 531 | 707 |
| TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS | 21,447 | 4,219 | 25,666 | 75,235 |
| CURRENT LIABILITIES | ||||
| Creditors | 383 | - | 383 | 1,190 |
| NET ASSETS | 734,604 | 4,219 | 738,823 | 737,370 |
These financial statements have been approved by the Board of Trustees on 30th January 2026 and signed by:
Rev. A. P. Day Chair of Trustees
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Aveley Christian Centre Notes to the Financial Statements
| 1. Building Costs Insurance UR Repairs and Maintenance UR Repairs and Maintenance R Utilities UR 2. Capital Expenditure House Renovations R House Renovations UR Equipment UR Equipment R 3. Missionary Expenses Assemblies of God 365 Scheme UR Central African Mission (CAM) UR David Taylor Fund UR World Christian Ministry UR Operation Christmas Child Samaritan Purse UR AOG - Impact Appeal: Morocco & Libya Appeal R Morocco & Libya Appeal UR AoG - Ukraine Appeal UR AoG - Turkey/Syria Appeal R AoG - Turkey/Syria Appeal UR |
2025 2024 Total Total £ £ |
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| 1,678 1,657 2,157 1,354 320 320 6,201 4,595 |
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| 10,356 7,926 |
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| 40,016 - 10,000 - 199 530 - 210 |
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| 50,215 740 |
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| 372 372 792 792 396 396 360 360 - 140 - 98 - 2 - - - - - - |
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| 1,920 2,160 |
For Current Year Figures: UR - Unrestricted Fund R - Restricted Fund
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Aveley Christian Centre Notes to the Financial Statements
4. Restricted Fund Breakdown
| Building Fund House Renovation Fund Children's and Youth Fund Parent and Toddler Fund Toilet for the disabled Carpet Fund Chairs and Tables Special Offering Youth and Children's Growth Fund Total |
Balance Balance at Incoming Outgoing at 1 April '24 Resources Transfer Resources 31 March'25 £ £ £ £ £ |
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| 10,570 625 - (9,887) 1,308 30,129 - - (30,129) - - - - - 121 - - 121 30 - - 30 500 - - 500 2,014 - (320) 1,694 383 - - - 383 183 - - 183 |
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| 43,930 625 - (40,336) 4,219 |
5. Related Party Transactions
Included within staff costs are emoluments to following Trustees:
| Rev. A P Day Rev. S L Day |
2025 2024 £ £ |
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| - 1,914 14,466 10,014 |
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| 14,466 11,928 |
Rev. S L Day is the wife of Trustee Rev. A. P. Day. The salary paid is for her role as the senior minister from June 2023. From Feb 2025, Rev. S L Day was provided with job related accomodation (Minister Manse) as part of her role. This is for the better performa of her duties for the Church.
Section 10.3 of the Charity's constitution is the legal authority for the above transactions.
No trustee received remuneration or payments from the Charity for their role as a trustee
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