I CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES Trustees, Annual Report for the period From.. 1st October 2023 to 30th September 2024 Charity name: South-East London Christadelphian Ecclesia Charity registration number: 1057080 Objectives and Activities SORP reference Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its 8overnin8 document Para 1.17 The advancement of the Christian religion according to the Statement of Faith of the Dawn Christadelphian Fellowship. Facilitating collective worship and other activities for the benefit of it_£ mpmbprs inclLidine Sunday schools, and Bible studies. Organising preaching activities including Bible talks and seminars. Throughout the year we have held weekly Sunday morning services at the Lee Bible Study Centre. in conjunction with "Zoom" for the benefit ot those members unable to attend in person. Summary of the main activities in relation to those purposes for Ilie public benefii, in partlcular the activities, projects or services identified in the accounts. Para 1.17 and 1.19 Our principal activities for the benefit and interest of the public were weekly Biblp. talks. seminars, and Bible study classes. We have maintained a website that lists our activities. This is updated regularly to include details of future Bible talks, seminar5 eic. Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit Para 1.18 The trustees have read and paid due regard to the Charity Commission guidance on public benefit in carrying out their activities and are satisfig_d that the Charity confers a public benefil. Additional information SORP reference The Charity has a policy of providing welfare assistance to members and their families in need, subject to agreement by the trustees. The Charity also makes donations to members of the wider Dawn Christadelphian fellowship and their families in need both in the UK and overseas. Para 1.38 Policy on grant making. The Charity has no paid iiiini5lry. All aciivllies are carried out by volunteers, including the trustees and other tnembers of the Charity, together with assistance from members of the wider Dawn Christadelphian fellowship. Para 1.38 Contribution made by volunteers. Achievements and Performance SORP reference Summary ofthe main achievements of the charity, identifying the difference the charity's work has made to the circumstance5 of it5 beneficiaries and any wider benefits to society as a whole. Sunday even4n8 Bible talk5 We continue to preach the Gospel at the Lee Bible Study Centre and via "Zoom" to a much wider audience both in the UK and overseas. The programme for our Sunday evening Bible talks is changed annually with a view to maintaining and increasing attendance by Bible students. Pard 1.20 Bible study classes We hold regular study classes on Wednesday evenings at the Lee Bible Study Centre which include a wide varip.ty of Bible based subjects and these have been supported by our members and interested friends. The use of "Zoom" has enabled us to join with other groups in the Dawn Christadelphian Fellowship and share our limited resources more effectivelv. Seminars A number of Bible students benefited from attending our autumn 2023 and Spring 2024 series of mid-week seminars. Oversea5 financial as515tance During the year we have given financial assistance to overseas members of the Dawn Christadelphian community and their familie5 in India, Jamaica, Malawi. Mozambique, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia and Zimbabwe. We have also made donations to a fund for Jews n Israel who are in need of financial support. Beth Ezra care home We have also given financial and other practical support to Beth Ezra. a Christadelphian care home In Purley, Surrey. Lee Bible Study Centre Although the building is over 100 years old, we endeavour to maintain it in a good £tatp of repair. This year we incurred expenditure on repairs to the roof. electrical installation and flooring. Additional information {optional} You may choose to include further statements where relevant about: Achievements against objectives set Para 1.41 Performance of fundraising activities against objectives set vara 1.41 Investment performance against objectives Para 1.41 Fundraising activities A large part of our regular fundin8 {48%1 was derived from weekly Sunday bag collections. In addition, we received Gift Aid donations122Y.) and other donations {9Yol. We also received a Gift Aid tax refund for the tax year ended 5 th April 2024 of £3.185. Financial Review Review of ilie clidrity'5 financia I position at the end of the period Pard 1.21 The Charity has maintained a healthy financial position throughout the year and had sufficient reserves on 30 september 2024 to meet its ongoing commitments for the foreseeable future. The Charity's unrestricted Reserves are divided between the General Fund and the Building Fund. The Charity's policy which is reviewed annually, is to maintain minimum reserves of £9,000 un tlie Genertil Fund. Any Shortfall on the Building Fund will be made good by transfer from the General Fund. The General Fund Reserve totalled £20,950 on 30 September 2024. This includes £1,914 held in the Building Fund which ha5 been increased by a transfer of £25 per week from the General fund to cover regular maintenance of Linden Hall and a provision for future repairs. Statcmcnt cxplaining the policy for holding reserves Stating why they are held PArx1.?? Amount of reserves held Para 1.22 Reasons for holding zero reserves Para 1.22 Details of fund materially in deficit Explanation of any uncertaintie5 about the charity continuing as a going concern Para 1.24 Yara 1.23 Additional information loptional) You may choose to include funher siaiemenis where relevani about: Investment policy and objectives including any social investment policy adopted. Funds surplus to immediate requirements are invested in short-term bank deposlts. Para 1.46 A descrlption of the principal risks facing the charity Para 1.46 Other Structure, Governance and Management Description ot charity's trusts: Type of governing document How is the charity constituted? Trustee selection methods including details of any constitutional provisions e.g. election to post or name of ar)y person or body entitled to appoint one or more trustees Para 1.25 Constitution Para 1.25 Unincorporated association Elected by members to serve for two years Para 1.25 Additional information {optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about: Puliiies dnd procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees Pard l.sl The charity's organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity wurks The Charity is managed by a Committee of trustees supported by its members. The Charity is a member of a world-wide Christian fellowship called 'The Dawn Chrlsiadelphlans" Para 1_51 Relationship with any related parties Para 1.51 Other Reference and Admln15tratlve detalls Charity name Other name the charity uses Registered charity number Charity's principal address South-East London Christadelphian Ecclesia Lee Bible Study Centre 1057080 Linden Hall 15 Eltham Road London SE12 8ES Names of the charity trustees who manaee the charity Trustee name Office {rf any) Dates atted rf not for whole year Name of person lor body) entltled to appoint trustee lif any) The members C P Dryland D J Evans Treasurer Assistant Secretary Secretary The members J G Giles The members S D Lambert Appointed 3 September 2024 Resigned 31 December 2023 The members IJLowe The members J M Rowland The members Declarations The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees, report above. Signed on behalf of the charivs trustee5 Signature(s) Full name(51 Positlon (eg Secretaryi Chair, etc) Ju5Liwi Graham Giles Lolin Peter Dryland Secretary Treasurer Date -1 CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGIAND AND WALES SoUth￿aSt London Christadelphian Ecclesia 1057080 Receipts and pa ments accounts CC16a For the period from 01 Odobpr ?0?3 tembe.r ?O?d Section A Receipts and payments Unrestricted funds to tho ngarnst RestriGted funds Endowment funds to thg ngarost £ Total funds Last year to thé near8St £ to thg nearest £ to tha ngarest £ A1 Recei Collections for general funij Collections for overseas ftJrKIs Collections for other funds Gift Aid donations Gift Aid - income tax refunds Other donations Legacy Mi8rTr.IIAnpnii8 inp.nmp Interest on deposits 936 936 6,092 5,619 5,683 3,185 2,475 561 4,022 5,421 3,745 5,8SO 5,551 8,000 376 6,092 5,619 3,820 2,754 2,025 1,863 431 450 1.181 1,176 1.181 1,176 555 ross Income or AR) 6.037 20,310 26,347 34,081 sset an see table Investment sa es, tota Total receipts 6,037 20,310 20,347 34,081 A3 Pa ments Preaching aclivilies Fraternal meetings Linden Hall expenses Travelling expengeg Welfare grants Miscellaneous expenses Transfers lo other funds 282 722 7,542 390 1,200 1,151 8.000 282 722 7,542 390 1,200 1,151 26,701 1,$66 604 6,427 565 1,22S 700 23.616 18,701 Sub total 19.287 18.701 37,988 34,T03 A4 Asset and investment ment urchases 165 165 1,147 Sub total 105 185 1,147 Total payments 19,452 18,701 38,153 35.850 Net of reCeipt￿{payMentS} AS Transfers between funds A6 Cash funds last year end Cash funds this year end 13,415 1,609 11.806 1,769 19,036 1,914 20.950 32,756 CCXX R1 accounts ISSI 0311112024 Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period Unrestricted funds to nearest £ Restricted funds to nearest £ Endowmcnt funds to noarèst £ Categories Details 81 Cash funds Natwesl current aecouni 1.464 1,914 Namesi deposrt account 16.907 UriL)diiked cash 665 Total cash funds 19,036 1.914 lagree balar￿$ bmlh r￿eIptS aThJ paymeftts eountl511 Unrestncted funds to neargst £ Restricte(I funds to nearest £ Endowment funds to nearest £ Details B2 Other monetary assets Fund to which asset belon Cur￿rtt value tional Details Cost lopts-onall B3 Investment assets Fund to which asset belon Cost l¢ption•ll Current value tional Details Land & BuildiThJs B4 Assets retained for the charity's own use Lee Bible Study Cent Linden Hall 15 Elllb¢lln Road London SE12 8ES Fund to which rglates Amount due ional When due o tional Details B5 Liabilities Signed by one or trustees on behalf of all the trustees Date of roval Signature Print Name J G Giles C P Dryland 4/11 l•L CCXX R2 accounts ISS} 0311112024 CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES Independent examiner's report on the accounts SeGtion A Independent Examiner's Report Report to the trustees South-East London Christadelphian Ecclesia On accounts for the year ended 30 September 2024 Charity no (If any) 1057080 Set out on pages I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity ('the Trust") for the year ended 3010912024. Responsibilities and basis of report As the charity's tiustées. you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 ("the Act"). 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 all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act. Independent examiner's statement I have completed my examination. I confinn 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: the accounting records were not kept in accordanca with section 130 of the Charities Act., or the accounts did not accord with the accounting records., or the accounts did not comply with the applicable requirements con￿mIng the fomi and content of accounts sel out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement that the accounts give a 'true and fair, view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination. I have no conrems and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. Signed: Date: ¥/11/20 IER Oct 2018 Name: Martin David Southgate Relevant professional qualification{G) or body I (If any): Address: 19 Park Avenue West Wickham Kent BR4 9JU Section B Disclosure Only complete if the examiner needs to highlight material matters of concern (see CC32, Independent examination of charity accounts.. directions and guidan￿ for examiners). IER Oct 2018