## **SOUTHALL CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP** **15 Hortus Road Southall Middlesex UB2 4AJ** **Registered Charity: 1054402** **ANNUAL REPORT 2023/2024** ## **Southall Christian Fellowship Registered Charity No 1054402 Annual Report ending 31 March 2024** ## **Charity Trustees** Nigel M Lurrie Jabez McCall Maureen Farronan Brenda McCall Caron Lurrie I am pleased to present the Annual Report for Southall Christian Fellowship, covering the period from 1 April 2023 to 31 March 2024. This year has been a transitional year as we have had to adapt to a number of changes. The year began with the church moving from the former Southall Library (OPR) back to our old church building on Hortus Road. Whilst the building facilities at OPR were more than adequate for our needs, the maintenance and running costs were unsustainable and so the move was necessary. Unfortunately our old building on Hortus Road, although suitable for a number of our weekly meetings, is not able to accommodate our Sunday services and so we had to find an alternative meeting place. We thank the Lord that we were able to meet in the Dairy Meadow Primary School hall which meets all our needs, including parking facilities. For this we give thanks to the Lord. I would like to take this opportunity to express my thanks and appreciation to the leadership team and all the members of SCF for their support and encouragement through this past year. Change is not always easy and this one has come with its unique set of challenges. I would like to make special mention of and express my thanks and appreciation to the team who work tirelessly to make sure that the PA and audio-visual equipment is transported to the school and set up ready for each service, and then packed up and returned to storage each and every week. We are truly blessed because of you. This year our priority has been to remain steadfast in the Lord by focussing on the teaching of the word and the building of relationships within the fellowship. ## **Sunday Meetings** Priority has been given to the systematic teaching of the scriptures with practical application, and so a number of “sermon series” have been taught in order to reinforce not just our knowledge and understanding of the scriptures, but also to encourage the practical day to day out working of them in our lives. Special thanks goes to the following teams without whom our Sunday meetings would not be possible as they are :- **Set Up and Technical Team** - Tyson, Estefan, Kim, Grace, Nathaneal, Joshua, Joseph and Joel **Worship Team** – Caron, LeeAnn, Shirlyeen, Sarah, Tyson, Marquez and Halle **Ushers** – Maureen, Dave and Kerrin **Hospitality** – Brenda and Sharon ## **Children’s Ministry** Children’s church has been run every second Sunday of the month and we have seen an increase in attendance and participation of our children. This has been very encouraging as it is important that we invest in the spiritual wellbeing of the next generation. We thank the Lord for the dedication and commitment of our children’s teachers - Michelle, LeeAnn, Jacqueline and Caron. ## **Fellowship Sunday** One of the new things that we introduced in this last year was Fellowship Sunday. This has given us the opportunity to get to know one another better as it is a day when our morning service consists of testimonies as well as our “Getting to Know You” series where we interview different members of the congregation. The service is concluded with a meal to which everyone contributes. In the summer months we were able to have a BBQ in the school yard which proved to be very popular with all. (Psalm 133) ## **Bible Study** Our weekly Wednesday evening Bible Study online has continued to be one of the highlights of our weekly program as we seek to study the bible in greater depth. We are honoured to be joined by several people from the Caribbean who despite the time differences, faithfully log on. My appreciation goes to Pastors Jabez and Brenda McCall who host the meeting as well as to the different teachers that we have had come on and speak. I would also like to extend my thanks to Kim for her technical support. ## **General** Whilst the year has had its challenges, we thank that Lord for His faithfulness in that He has continued to be at work in our midst, as evidenced each week as we gather together. By His grace we have been able to continue the work of the ministry that He has called us to do in Southall. In the past year we had three baby dedications and two new members receive that right hand of fellowship. We were also able to run our winter “Warm Space” project in our Church building on Hortus Road from 1[st] December 2023 to 31[st] March 2024. ## **Moving Forward** As we move forward into the coming year, we are anticipating breaking new ground in terms of our ministry as a church. Already we have seen God make some big changes in our midst as we prepare for the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead. ## **Isaiah 43:18-19** _“Forget the former things; do not dwell on the past. See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it? I am making a way in the wilderness and streams in the wasteland.”_ Once again, I would like to express my thanks and appreciation to every member of SCF who helped to make this a year of much blessing and growth, and I look forward to an even greater year as together we seek to do that which is pleasing and honouring to Almighty God. Pastor Nigel M Lurrie Southall Christian Fellowship Leadership Team ## **SOUTHALL CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP** ## **9 – 11 OSTERLEY PARK ROAD** ## **SOUTHALL** ## **MIDDLESEX** **UB2 4BL** **Registered Charity: 1054402** ## **STATEMENT OF ACCOUNT** **AND** **INDEPENDENT EXAMINATION REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024** **Luke Silver Accountancy & Taxation Services 25 Ellicombe Close Minehead Somerset TA24 6DQ** **Mobile: 07710 456376** **E-mail: luke-silver@puresilver.org.uk** **INDEPENDENT EXAMINER’S REPORT ON THE ACCOUNTS** ## **Receipts and Payments Accounts** ## **Report to the trustees/members of Southall Christian Fellowship** ## **Registered Charity number 1054402** ## **On the accounts for the year ended 31[st] March 2024** ## **Set out on the following pages** ## **Respective responsibilities of trustees and 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 2011 Act) and that an independent examination is needed. It is my responsibility to: - Examine the accounts (under section 145 of the 2012 Act; - To follow the procedures laid down in the General Directions given by the Charity Commission (under section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act; and - State whether particular matters have come to my attention. ## **Basis of independent examiner’s report** My examination was carried out in accordance with the General Directions given by the Charity Commissioners. 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 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 requirements - to keep accounting records in accordance with section130 of the 2011 Act; and - to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and comply with the accounting requirements of the 2011 Act 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. **Signed** _L A Silver_ **Date13 November 2024** Luke Silver HNC Business & Finance Accountancy Practitioner - 25 Ellicombe Close, Minehead, Somerset. TA24 6DQ ## **SOUTHALL CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP** # **REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES AND THE CHURCH COUNCIL FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31[st] MARCH 2024** ## **ACTIVITIES REVIEW** The financial results are set out in the enclosed accounts. The principal activity throughout the year under review was that of the advancement of the Christian faith and the extension of the Kingdom of God ## **CHURCH COUNCIL MEMBERS** **Mr N M Lurrie,** 389 Staines Road West, Ashford, Middlesex. TW15 1RB **Mrs C Lurrie,** 389 Staines Road West, Ashford, Middlesex. TW15 1RB **Mr J B McCall,** 30 Eastbourne Road, Feltham, Middlesex. TW13 5EH **Mrs A C McCall,** 30 Eastbourne Road, Feltham , Middlesex. TW13 5EH **Mrs M Farronan,** 6 Albert Road, Southall, Middlesex. UB2 5HY ## **STATEMENT** We certify that the books, vouchers and information produced to enable the independent examination of our accounts to be conducted contain a full and correct record of our financial transactions and activities to the best of our knowledge and belief. ## **SIGNED ON BEHALF OF THE CHURCH COUNCIL** Please print name ________________________________ Date _____________ Nigel Lurrie 31/12/2024 ## **INDEPENDENT EXAMINER’S REPORT TO CHURCH COUNCIL** ## **INTRODUCTION** Thank you for submitting the accounts for independent examination. ## **CHARITY LAW AND FINANCIAL REGULATIONS** The independent examination has been carried out in accordance with The Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 1995 (Statutory Instruments No 2724) and the Accounting by Charities Statement of Recommended Practice (SORP) ## **SIGNING OF ACCOUNTS** I shall be obliged if you will please forward a copy of the signature page for my records after the accounts have been signed by a representative appointed by the Trustees and Church Council. A spare copy is enclosed. ## **CONCLUSION** There are no other matters I feel need to be brought to your attention. Please do not hesitate to contact me for clarification of for further assistance. ## **Luke Silver** ## **13 November 2024** ||**INCOME**||| |---|---|---|---| ||**UNRESTRICTED**|**RESTRICTED**|**TOTAL**| |DONATIONS|63,808.93||| |BUILDING FUND||240.00|| ||||| |SPECIFIC INCOME|||| |WARM SPACE|1,500.00||| |KENYA|50.00||| |MINSTRY OFFERING|148.45||| |SOUND PROOFING|3.31||| ||||| |CHILDREN- FUNDRAISER|170.00||| |CRUSADE|340.00||| ||||| |THANKSGIVING|770.85||| |REFUNDS|||| |WEBSITE DONATION|38.44||| |KB INS BOOK|104.15||| |TV LICENCE|79.50||| |B&Q|99.60||| |ENTERISE|200.00||| |INTEREST|91.28||| ||||| ||||| |TOTAL INCOME|||67,644.51| ||||| ||**EXPENDITURE**||| ||||**TOTAL**| |MINISTRY|23,222.76||| |RUNNING COSTS|6,187.25||| |ADMIN-MANAGEMENT|46,075.70||| |MISSION|616.00||| |BANK CHARGES|153.54||| |MISSION TRIP|803.51||| ||||| |CASH PAYMENT EXPENSES|2,530.69||| ||||| ||||| ||||| |**TOTAL EXPENDITURE**|||**79,589.45**| ||||**0.00**| ||**Balances b/forward 1/4/2023**|**Balances c/forward 31/3/2024**|| |CURRENT ACCOUNT|13,424.02|6,746.95|| |HSBC SAVING ACCOUNT|9,588.49|2,833.80|| |KBL SAVING ACCOUNT|3,702.35|10,948.32|| |CASH IN HAND|385.39|626.24|| ||**27,100.25**|**21,155.31**|| ||||| |**TOTAL INCOME**|67,644.51||| |**TOTAL EXPENDITURE**||79,589.45|| |**TRANSFER**|6,000.00||| |**2023-2024 ACCOUNTS**|**100,744.76**|**100,744.76**|| ||||| |**BALANCE SHEET**|||| |**FIXED ASSETS**|||| |PREMISES- INSURANCE VALUE|222,390||| |CONTENTS OF PREMISES- INSURANCE VALUE|14,685||| |**Total Fixed Assets**||**237,075**|| ||||| |**CURRENT ASSETS**|||| |CURRENT ACCOUNT|6,746.95||| |HSBC SAVING|2,833.80||| |KBL SAVING ACCOUNT|10,948.32||| |CASH IN HAND|626.24||| |**Total Current Assets**||**21,155**|| ||||| |**TOTAL ASSETS**||**258,230**|| ||||| |**CURRENT LIABILITIES**||**0.00**||