PRESTON CHINESE CHRISTIAN CHURCH ANNUAL REPORT 1 APRIL 2022 TO 31 MARCH 2023
The Church committee consists of the Chairman and four elected members and held regular meetings during the financial year.
The committee makes decisions on the running of the church. The church focuses on serving the local Chinese, Mandarin speaking Chinese families from China, outreach evangelism to takeaways, and make donations to various Christian Organisations.
This has been a year of many changes, the UK government rules on allowing Hong Kong BNO passport holders to emigrate to the UK has brought both Christians and non Christians to our church. Some have earnestly participated in the church. This has increased the congregation size and demand on its facilities. The focus and challenge is on helping the new Hong Kong emigrants to settle in the UK.
Sunday school
Sunday school classes for some children continued on Saturdays were held through Whatsapp online and we thank the Sunday school teacher for her dedication. This continued to be well received by both parents and Sunday school children. The number of Sunday school children has increased and are struggling to increase the helpers.
Bible study Groups
We now have a prayer meeting group and 3 Bible study groups. We continue to use Zoom as a preferred platform outreaching to a larger membership.
Donations
We continue to make donations to various Christian organisations this financial year.
Pastor Leadership
We had a 12 months partnership with COCM commencing 1 January 2022 whereby their outreach worker, Pastor Yuen would be based at our Church. We extended this partnership until 31 March 2023. We thank Pastor Yuen for his devotion to the work of the church. And as he resides in the local area we continue to use his services on preaching and Bible study leadership, albeit not through COCM.
Church Advisors
Elder Eric Chan from Liverpool Chinese Gospel Church was reappointed as one of two church advisors and we thank him for his valuable support and advice . We also thank Rev Gary Wong from Manchester Chinese Christian Church, our second Advisor and we look forward to his guidance in ministering and administration of the church.
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Financial status
There have been no major changes to the investment portfolio. There is sufficient cash reserves in the current bank account for the ongoing banking requirements.
Future
The church looks to the future with optimism and continue to maintain its enthusiasm in helping to spread the gospel to the Chinese community in Preston, Blackpool, Morecambe and Blackburn.
Ms Vicky Cheng Secretary to the Church
Mr Gypsy Lam Chairman to the Church
Date 1 July 2023
PRESTON CHINESE CHRISTIAN CHURCH STATEMENT OF INCOME AND EXPENDITURE FINANCIAL YEAR 1 APRIL 2022 TO 31 March 2023
INCOME
| INCOME | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| £ | |||
| Offerings | 23217 | ||
| IR Charities repayments | 1912 | ||
| GADS charities repayments | 2000 | ||
| Other Income | 250 | ||
| Herald Appeal | 1515 | ||
| TOTAL | 28894 | 28894 | |
| EXPENDITURE | |||
| Rents | 2550 | ||
| Gift to Speakers | 340 | ||
| Other expenditures | 1325 | ||
| Ukraine Appeal donation | 2145 | ||
| COCM contribution | 15000 | ||
| Children Ministry | 551 | ||
| Church Insurance | 181 | ||
| Offering to Partner Organisations | 2446 | ||
| Sub TOTAL | 24538 | 24538 | |
| TOTAL | 24538 | 24538 | |
| INCOME LESS EXPENDITURE | 4356 | ||
| BALANCE AT 31 March 2022 | |||
| NatWest Bank current acc | 8247 | ||
| Assets & Reserves | 167449 | ||
| Total | 175696 |
Certified Correct
Treasurer: Wai Kee Leung
Auditor: Gypsy Lam
1 July 2023
Independent examiner's report to the trustees of Preston Chinese Christian Church
Charity Registration No. 1086431
I report on the accounts of the Trust for the year ended 31 March 2023 , which are set out below;
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 2011 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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to 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 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 requirements:
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to keep accounting records in accordance with section 130 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
has 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.
Name: Mr Yiu Keung Lam Relevant professional qualification or body: BSc Address: 148 Starflower Way, Mickleover, Derby DE3 0BP
Date: 1 July 2023