PRESTON CHINESE CHRISTIAN CHURCH
ANNUAL REPORT 1 APRIL 2024 TO 31 MARCH 2025
The Church Deacon Board consists of the Chairman, six elected members and the church Elder and regular meetings are held during the financial year.
The Deacon board 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 year continues the changes made last year and the congregation is blessed with many Hong Kong BNOs making the church their home for worship. The congregation size has remained at a comfortable level. There remain challenges of resources and man power, and we are thankful members of congregation are helping.
Sunday school
The number of Sunday school children has increased and we are thankful for Sunday school teachers.
Bible study Groups
The prayer meeting group and various bible groups are thriving. 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.
Church Leadership and service
We continue to search for a pastor and currently the Sunday service is lead by speakers from other churches as well as our own Elder.
The appointment of brother Zimin Wu as the church Elder has enriched the church. We continue to seek his pastoral guidance and help to shape the future of the church.
Church Advisors
We thank our Advisor Rev Gary Wong from Manchester Chinese Christian Church, and we look forward to his continuing 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 Chairman to the Church
Date 1 July 2025
PRESTON CHINESE CHRISTIAN CHURCH STATEMENT OF INCOME AND EXPENDITURE FINANCIAL YEAR 1 APRIL 2024TO 31 March 2025
INCOME
| INCOME | ||
|---|---|---|
| £ | ||
| Sunday offering | 15418 | |
| Monthly offering | 11284 | |
| IR Charities repayments | 3330 | |
| GADS charities repayments | 2000 | |
| Morecambe Outreach | 745 | |
| St Annes Outreach | 87 | |
| Other Income | 222 | |
| Bank Interest | 228 | |
| TOTAL | 33314 | 33314 |
| EXPENDITURE | ||
| ANNUAL GIFTS; | ||
| COCM LONDON | 550 | |
| COCM matching Funding Appeal | 1000 | |
| Herald Europe | 500 | |
| Chinese Christian Mission USA | 668 | |
| Shower of Blessing | 575 | |
| Creation TV Ministry | 750 | |
| Sub TOTAL | 4043 | 4043 |
| OTHER EXPENDITURES | ||
| Rents | 4020 | |
| Gift to Speakers | 8980 | |
| Children Ministry | 491 | |
| Other expenditures | 1952 | |
| IT | 352 | |
| Insurance | 181 | |
| Sub TOTAL | 15976 | 15976 |
| TOTAL | 20019 | 20019 |
| INCOME LESS EXPENDITURE | 13295 | |
| NatWest Bank Current acc | 3086 | |
| Reserves, Assets and fixed deposits | 271022 | |
| Total assets at 31.3.2025 | 274108 |
Certified Correct Ttreasurer: Wai Kee Leung
Assistant Treasurer: Joce Wan
Auditor: Zimin Wu
29-May-25
Independent examiner's report to the trustees of Preston Chinese Christian Church Trust
Charity Registration No. 1086431
I report on the accounts of the Trust for the year ended 31 March 2025 , 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: to
keep accounting records in accordance with section 130 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.
Name: Mr Zimin Wu
Relevant professional qualification or body: PhD Address: 23 Meadow Reach, Penwortham, Preston PR10XG Date:10 November 2025