NEW LIFE
BIBLE-PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
44 Salusbury Road, London NW6 6NN Charity No. 1060655 Tel: 020 7328 0869 (Manse) Email: ~~TT~~ newlifebplondon@yahoo.co.uk ~~zzz~~ Website: www.newlifebpc.co.uk “For the Word of God and for the testimony of Jesus Christ” (Rev 1:9)
To The Charities Commission
29 October 2025
Dear Sir/Madam,
RE: SUBMISSION OF 2024 CHARITIES COMMISSION ANNUAL RETURN
I hereby certify that the information that has been provided as part of the 2024 Charities Commission Annual Return for New Life BiblePresbyterian Church (charity number = 1060655) listed below are correct to the best of my knowledge and has been brought to the attention of all the trustees.
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Annual Report 2024
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Financial Report 2024
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Account 2024 (Summary of Financial Activities)
I further confirm that there are no serious incidents or other matters which should have been brought to the attention of the Commission.
Should you have any concerns or queries, please feel free to contact us.
With the Lord’s blessings,
Daniel Poh Trustee for New Life Bible-Presbyterian Church On behalf of all charity trustees
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New Life Bible-Presbyterian Church, London Annual Report 1[st] January 2024 to 31[st] December 2024
The following is the annual report for New Life Bible-Presbyterian Church, London:
The year 2024 presented significant challenges for the church as we navigated ministry without a Resident Minister following Preacher Mok Chee Cheong's departure in 2023. Throughout this transitional period, our Pulpit Ministry was faithfully sustained by itinerant speakers whilst the church actively explored opportunities to secure a new Resident Minister.
Sunday worship services continued at 11:00am, with an Afternoon Bible Study introduced at 1:30pm to foster our congregation’s fellowship and biblical understanding.
From March 2024 onwards, we moved our worship service broadcast to YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/@NewLifeBPCLondon) thus enabling easier access for the congregation and visitors to participate in our services remotely.
Activities held during the period (in chronological order):
1. Chinese New Year, 18th February
A carry-in lunch was organised for Chinese New Year.
2. Easter, 29 March to 31 March
During the Easter period, Rev Mark Lehman delivered a series of studies on the theme “God Meant it for Good”. 4 messages were delivered. A BBQ was held on Saturday.
3. Reformation Sunday, 27 October
The speaker was Eld George Chew who preached the message entitled “Love in Friendship”.
4. Remembrance Sunday, 10 November
Before the Morning worship service, a 2-minutes silence was observed.
5. Christmas service, 25 December
The speaker was Rev Lim Chee Boon who preached the message entitled “The Good News”. Christmas Day Lunch was held after the morning service.
6. Annual Congregation Meeting (ACM), Postponed The Annual Congregational Meeting could not be held this year.
Regular activities of the church:
1. Worship Services:
Worship services were held every Lord’s Day; 11:00 am. Average attendance is 25 respectively.
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Speakers for 2024 included Rev John Lehman, Eld George Chew, Mr Charles Scott-Pearson (General Secretary, Protestant Alliance), Rev Paul Hanna, Rev Mark Lehman, Eld Foong Kon Yu, Dr David Allen, Rev Mark Chen and our Supervisory Pastor, Rev Lim Chee Boon.
2. Sunday School:
The Sunday School classes were held after lunch. The children were taught by Mrs Elizabeth Tan, Mrs Melissa Seow and Mr Jonathan Kim.
We express our heartfelt gratitude to God for His faithful guidance and sustaining grace throughout this challenging year. His presence has remained constant, providing strength and direction to our congregation during this season of transition. We continue to earnestly seek His will and trust in His perfect timing, praying that He will graciously provide a new Resident Minister to shepherd our flock and lead us forward in faithful service to Him.
This concludes the report on the activities of New Life Bible-Presbyterian Church, London for the year ending 31 December 2024.
Prepared by Jonathan Kim
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TREASURER REPORT & ACCOUNTS 2024
Treasurer’s Report to the Trustees and Members of the New Life B.P. Church for the year ended 31 December 2024
Weekly Offering for the year was up £41,799 compared to the previous year of £38,011, a slight increase despite the number of worshippers has decreased.
Hospitality Income were donations from friends of the church and pastors who visited during the year.
Bank Interest received for the year was substantially more than the previous year due to the increased interest rates plus maximising the returns of the unrestricted funds.
Building Fund – donations received during the year amounting to £1,265 compared to £7,410 received for the previous year. These funds would be used for the renovation works on the library, toilets, manse bedroom and hallway due to flood damage plus other general repairs.
Gifts - was from a Pastor and his family from Singapore.
Tax Reclaimed – no Gift Aid received in 2024 although it was submitted in 2024.
Other Income - £3,418 was received during the year of which our church was nominated to receive these funds by a member. It was from CAF (Charities Aid Foundation), an organisation whose mission is to aid charities and provide funding to them.
Honorarium and Salary was £24,684 in 2023 compared to the current £11,001 in 2024. The savings was due to church inviting external speakers for Sunday services temporarily whilst seeking for a permanent pastor.
Designated Gifts – of £3,430 comprised of various love gifts to various people and organisation especially to Pastors, Reverends who specially flew in from around the world to minister to our church. In addition our church had made a gift to the family of the late Betty Flynn.
Building & Contents / Health & Safety Insurance premiums had slightly increased for the year from £4,950 in 2023 to £5,093 in 2024 which is 2.8 percent increment which is slightly higher than the CPI (Consumer Price Index) of 2.5% at the time in December.
Office Expense - None .
Telephone & Broadband – increased was due to change on the business tariff band which has risen from £485 in 2023 to £583 in 2024. Broadband services has been increasing substantially across the market.
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Lighting and heating cost had decreased substantially during the year from £5,918 in 2023 to £2,979 in 2024 representing a 50.33 percent decrease. The Administrative team was able to secure a good tariff from the supplier and there was also less usage during the year.
Building Repairs and Maintenance during the year was £1,524 compared to £774 in 2023. These were general repairs and maintenance work as required during the year.
Council Tax / General Rate had increased quite substantially for the year from £2,319 in 2023 to £3,333 in 2024. Our church has benefited from Council Tax reduction for a few years now and the increased for the year is 43.72%.
Travelling - is mainly for Reverends, pastors, preachers who had to fly into UK from afar to minister to our church. This includes arranging for parking plus picking up service to and from the airports.
Publications & Subscriptions - of £210 were payments to the Evangelical Times for their monthly paper and the Affinity Gospel Church.
Housekeeping Expenses - of £61 were in respect of general toiletries and hospitality supplies.
Bank Charges - these were in respect of monthly charges levied by the bank during the year on the current account for bankings and direct debits.
Miscellaneous expenditure of £360 was for maintenance and cleaning of the Church.
Prepared by:
Tomas Tan Treasurer
Prepared by:
Tomas Tan Treasurer
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ACCOUNTS 2024 (Summary of Financial Activities)
Do note that this statement covers the accounts for 2024 (and a reference to the 2023 figures).
New Life Bible Presbyterian Church
Statement of Financial Activities For The Year Ended 31 December 2024
| INCOMING RESOURCES : Weekly Offering Hospitality Income Interest Received Building Fund Tax Reclaimed – Gift Aid Gifts Other Income TOTAL INCOMING RESOURCES RESOURCES EXPENDED : Honorarium & Salary Designated Gifts Building & Contents / Health & Safety Insurance Office Expenses ( Printing, Postage, Stationery, IT ) Telephone & Broadband Lighting & Heating Building Repairs & Maintenance Council Tax / General Rate Travelling Equipment – Purchases & Repairs Publications & Subscriptions Housekeeping Expenses Miscellaneous Bank Charges TOTAL RESOURCES EXPENDED |
2024 £ 41,779 1,615 2,886 1,265 0 540 3,418 51,503 11,001 3430 5,093 0 583 2,979 1,524 3,333 7,274 0 210 61 360 125 35,973 |
2023 £ 38,011 120 1,645 7,410 18,582 400 2,882 |
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| 69,050 | ||
| 24,684 4052 4,950 76 485 5,918 774 2,319 5,519 45 360 20 83 198 |
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| 49,483 |
New Life Bible Presbyterian Church Statement of Financial Activities
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For The Year Ended 31 December 2024
| For The Year Ended 31 December 2024 | ||
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| Unrestricted Funds / Deficit ( - ) for the Year Unrestricted Funds / Deficit ( - ) Brought Forward Unrestricted Funds / Deficit ( - ) To Date REPRESENTED BY BANK & CASH BALANCES : Bank Current Account 14 Day No. 2 Account YAF Account Petty Cash ( Kitchen Float ) Petty Cash ( Office Float ) |
2024 15,530 146,987 162,517 £ 9,537 152,877 0 15 88 162,517 |
2023 19,567 127,420 |
| 146,987 | ||
| £ 41,650 105,234 0 15 88 |
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| 146,987 |
Prepared by Tomas Tan ( Treasurer )
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