Southall Christian Fellowship Registered Charity No 1054402 Annual Report ending 31 March 2025
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 2024 to 31 March 2025.
This year proved to be one of our most transformative yet as it began with the merger of SCF with a local group of believers called the Body of Christ Church, led by Pastor Robin Varghese. Initially the merger was for 12 months but it soon became apparent to all that this was to be a permanent arrangement. I cannot thank the Lord enough for the positive impact and value that Pastor Robin, his wife Reena and all who came with them have had on SCF. They have all become a valuable and significant part of who we are and are becoming as a local community church called to share the gospel of Jesus Christ with the people of Southall.
Highlights
This was a year of several ‘firsts’ for SCF, as we absorbed some of the pre-planned events that Pastor Robin and his team had planned for the year.
To begin with we held a 6-day Gospel Crusade at Cranford Community College from the 2[nd] to the 7[th] April with Pastor Harjit Sandhu from India as our guest evangelist. Whilst the meetings did not attract the numbers we had hoped for, it did however set the tone for the rest of the year as we actively sought to engage and connect with the members of our local community. To this end, we added Punjabi translation to all our services so as to better communicate with the majority Punjabi speaking people in our community.
In July from the 26[th] to the 28[th] , we held our (now) annual Revival Conference where we were blessed by the ministry and teaching of Pastor Raison Thomas, Pastor Finney Stephen, Pastor
Damien Antony and Pastor Anish Mano Stephen from India. The attendance over the 3 days by far exceeded our expectations as we had people travel from as far away as Manchester and Bradford to come and attend the meetings. For this we give God all the glory.
We ended the year with an evangelism themed Christmas party at a local restaurant/function hall to which we encouraged all members to invite their unsaved family members, friends and work colleges so that they could hear the gospel message in a relaxed and non-intimidating environment. It was a well attended event, and we received a lot of positive feedback from Christians and non-Christians alike.
I would like to express my thanks and appreciation to all who worked tirelessly to make all these events the success that they were. I would especially like to thank pastor Robin and Reena for all their hard work to make sure that everything went according to plan. May the Lord richly bless you all.
Apart from these special meetings, SCF has continued to maintain its regular weekly program with emphasis on the building of relationships as we bring our two groups together for the glory of God.
Our Sunday meetings have seen an increased sense of ownership and unity among membership as relationships are being established and strengthened through our post service tea and coffee time as well as our monthly Fellowship Sundays where we have a bring and share meal after our morning service
Our online Wednesday Bible study is unique in that a large number of those regularly attending do so from outside of the UK. I would like to both acknowledge and thank the men and women joining us from the USA and Caribbean Islands each week, who have now become an intricate part of SCF, even though they live thousands of miles away.
Our weekly online bible study and prayer meetings have been greatly enriched by their faithful attendance and contribution by way of teaching and participation in open group discussions. We thank the Lord for the blessing that you are, may He in turn bless you and continue to use you for His glory.
In addition to our regular weekly meetings, as part of our commitment to engage with and serve our local community, we participated in the Warm Spaces programme initiated 3 years ago by the Government to help those sleeping rough and those in the community struggling to keep their homes warm during the winter months, by making the church hall on Hortus Road available for people to come and be warm for a few hours. The church was open to the public
as a warm space on Tuesdays and Fridays for 3 hours each day from November to February where we provided free warm refreshments including soup and bread rolls (supplied by Tyson)
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 continued support and encouragement through this past year.
I would like to also make special mention of and express my thanks and appreciation to the team who work tirelessly and faithfully each and every Sunday 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.
Special thanks goes to the following teams without whom our Sunday meetings would not be possible:-
Set Up and Technical Team - Estefan, Matthew, Michelle, Kim, Nathaneal, Joshua, Joseph and Joel
Worship Team - Caron, Tyson,
Ushers - Maureen, Dave
Hospitality - Brenda, Sharon, Michelle, Orry
Prayer - Jathinder, Dawn, Rajiv, Brenda
Moving Forward
As we move forward into the coming year, we do so determined to see both spiritual and numerical growth in SCF as we continue to study the word of God and share the gospel of Jesus Christ as we seek to know Him and to make Him known to all the world.
Matthew 28:19-20
19 Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, [20 ] and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.”
Finally, I would like to express my sincere thanks and appreciation to the leadership team and
members of SCF for all your support throughout the past year and I look forward to an even greater year as together we seek to do that which is pleasing and honouring to Almighty God.
To God be the Glory!
Pastor Nigel M Lurrie Southall Christian Fellowship Leadership Team
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INCOME
UNRESTRICTED RESTRICTED TOTAL
DONATIONSBUILDING FUND 69,993.08 220.00
SPECIFIC INCOME BREAKDOWN
MINSITRY - VISITING SPEAKERSCRUSADE- CRANFORDREVIVAL MEETINGS SOUND EQUIPMENT 112,,,219.90918.57145.60 495.00
MISSON TRIP-ZIMBABWEMISSON TRIP-INDIA 1630.00,871.00
LEAVING DONATIONS FOR LEADER 782.21
CHURCH VAN CHRISTMAS DINNERCHILDREN- CHRISTMAS 3210.00,112.50 4,105.94
HALL RENT ON FRIDAYSAOG CONFERENCE 1270.00,000.00
REFUNDS 1,447.95
WEBSITE DONATIONS 293.40
INTEREST 186.10
TOTAL INCOME 89,901.25
EXPENDITURE
TOTAL
MINISTRYRUNNING COSTSADMIN-MANAGEMENTMISSION 22334216.00,,,827.70718.94274.86
BANK CHARGES 185.92
MISSION TRIP 5,975.00
CASH PAYMENT EXPENSES 8,352.24
TOTAL EXPENDITURE 75,550.66
Balances b/forward 1/4/2024 Balances c/forward 31/3/2025
CURRENT ACCOUNTHSBC SAVING ACCOUNTKBL SAVING ACCOUNTCASH IN HAND 1062626.24,,,746.95833.80948.32 15127283.30,,,456.71499.38266.51
21,155.31 35,505.90
TOTAL INCOME 89,901.25
TOTAL EXPENDITURE 75,550.66
2024-2025 ACCOUNTS 111,056.56 111,056.56 0.00
BALANCE SHEET
FIXED ASSETS
PREMISES- INSURANCE VALUECONTENTS OF PREMISES- INSURANCE VALUE Total Fixed Assets 22214,685,390 237,075
CURRENT ASSETS
CURRENT ACCOUNT 15,499.38
HSBC SAVINGKBL SAVING ACCOUNTCASH IN HAND 127283.30,,456.71266.51
Total Current Assets 35,506
TOTAL ASSETS 272,581
CURRENT LIABILITIES 0.00
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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 2025
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 2025
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:
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Examine the accounts (under section 145 of the 2012 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 2011 Act; and
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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:
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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 section130 of the 2011 Act; and
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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
Date 12 September 2025
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 2025
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 ____
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
12 September 2025
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INCOME
UNRESTRICTED RESTRICTED TOTAL
BUILDING FUNDDONATIONS 69,993.08 220.00
SPECIFIC INCOME BREAKDOWN
MINSITRY - VISITING SPEAKERSCRUSADE- CRANFORDREVIVAL MEETINGS SOUND EQUIPMENT 112,,,219.90918.57145.60 495.00
MISSON TRIP-ZIMBABWEMISSON TRIP-INDIA 1630.00,871.00
LEAVING DONATIONS FOR LEADER 782.21
CHRISTMAS DINNERCHILDREN- CHRISTMASCHURCH VAN 3210.00,112.50 4,105.94
HALL RENT ON FRIDAYSAOG CONFERENCE 1270.00,000.00
REFUNDS 1,447.95
WEBSITE DONATIONS 293.40
INTEREST 186.10
TOTAL INCOME 89,901.25
EXPENDITURE
TOTAL
RUNNING COSTSADMIN-MANAGEMENTMISSIONMINISTRY 22334216.00,,,827.70718.94274.86
BANK CHARGES 185.92
MISSION TRIP 5,975.00
CASH PAYMENT EXPENSES 8,352.24
TOTAL EXPENDITURE 75,550.66
Balances b/forward 1/4/2024 Balances c/forward 31/3/2025
HSBC SAVING ACCOUNTKBL SAVING ACCOUNTCASH IN HANDCURRENT ACCOUNT 1062626.24,,,746.95833.80948.32 15127283.30,,,456.71499.38266.51
21,155.31 35,505.90
TOTAL INCOME 89,901.25
TOTAL EXPENDITURE 75,550.66
2024-2025 ACCOUNTS 111,056.56 111,056.56 0.00
BALANCE SHEET
FIXED ASSETS
CONTENTS OF PREMISES- INSURANCE VALUE Total Fixed Assets PREMISES- INSURANCE VALUE 22214,,685390 237,075
CURRENT ASSETS
CURRENT ACCOUNT 15,499.38
HSBC SAVINGKBL SAVING ACCOUNTCASH IN HAND 127283.30,,456.71266.51
Total Current Assets 35,506
TOTAL ASSETS 272,581
CURRENT LIABILITIES 0.00
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