Bradford Chinese Christian Church Report and accounts December 31, 2023
Bradford Chinese Christian Church Trustees, Annual Report 1. Legal and Admlnistrative Inforniation Charity name Bradford Chinese Christian Church Other names B.C.C.C Charity Commission registered number 1097657 For the financial year beginning January 1, 2023 For the financial year ending December 31. 2023 Charity's principal address 2 Broad Ings Way Shelf Halifax West Yorkshire HX3 7NJ Governing document Constitution adopted on February 28, 1999 as amended on February 16, 2003. Objects ofthe Charity To promote the advancement of the Christian religion and the preaching of the Gospel of Jesus Christ primarily, but not exclusively, among members ofthe Chinese Community in Bradford and District. Specrfic investment powèrs The Charity's investment powers are now conferred by the Trustees Act 2000. Professional advisor Andrew S Parker (Independent examiner) 16 Foundry Close Halton Lancaster LA2 6FE Bank&rs National Westminster Bank plc University Branch Bradford West Yorkshire
Bradford Chinese Christian Church Trustees, Annual Report (continued) 2. Trustees and Governance Name of Trustee Dates acted if not for the whole period of this report Kenneth Fong Alice Fong YuenTai Law Fengzhi Ye Conbao Xue Tingqin Guo The Trustees are appointsd by the Church Council Names of the Charity's Custodian Trustees Name Dates acted if not for the whole period of this report Kenneth Fong Fengzhi Ye Tingqin Guo 3. Charity's activities and achievements during the year The Charity promotes th8 advancement of the Christian religion and the preaching of the Gospel of Jesus Christ primarily, bLrt not exclusively, among members of the Chinese Community in Bradford and District. The core of the charity work is to provide a spiritual home for worship and fellowship primarily, but not exclusively, for the Chinese Comfflunity in Bradford and District, and to care for their spiritual weltsre. The Charity also promotes, among members, a Christian world view with the purpose of encouraging involvement in worldwide Christian mission by word and deed. The Charity's total incoming resources for the year were £28,792. The majority of the Charity's income is from the sale of land and buildings.
Bradford Chinese Christian Church Trustees. Annual Report {continued) A special mention is deserved by all the volurrteers vtho provide an invaluable servlce to the charity. Rgsorvos policy The Chartty holds £3.OC(J of unrestricted in reserve. This money would allow the Charity to provid8 a 8ervic6 for a period ofthree months rf other fvnds were not available. S. Declarath)n I dedare, in my capaoty of Chaiity TrusL*, that the tnths have approved the report above: and have authorised me to sign it on their behalf. Signature ikn_ Full Name.. Kenneth Fong Date: July 4, 2024
Bradford Chinese Christian Church Receipts and Payments Account Unrestricted Funds Charity Commission registered number 1097657 st for the financial year ended on 31 De¢ernber 2023 2023 2022 Receipts Donations, legacies and similar income Tithes and offerings and donations Gift aid tax recovered 20,731 19,851 4,891 Investment income receipts Renls received Sundry income Proceeds from sale of property Deposit interest Total receipts 6,600 835 223,722 626 490 28 792 248 504 Payments Charitable payments Individual gifts and donations Donation to the Chinese Overseas Christian Mission Functions and event expenses Repairs and renewals Utilities Telephone and insuran Printing and stationery Sundry expenses Independent examiner's fees Pastorfs wages and expenses Pastorfs pension Professional fees Purchasè of property Speakers fees and expenses Total payments 2.350 26,018 500 1,518 1,479 940 382 41 676 400 37,587 804 630 3,193 534 350 1,400 185,144 232 801 Net receiptsllpayments) Cash funds last year end Cash fund this year end 1204,009) 213,889 305 609 101600 305 609
Bradford Chinese Christian Church Statement of Assets and Liabilities at the Year End For the financial year ended on 31st December 2021 Unrestricted Funds Cash funds Current account Reserve account Fixed rate deposit account Cash 13,202 54,167 33,582 101600 DurtrKJ the year the charity pur(*ased a proFerty to be used as a thLr¢h how for £185,144. Signed on of all the trustees K Fong Juty 4, 2024
Independent examlner's report to the Trustees of Bradford Chinese Christian Church I report on the accounts ofthe Charity for the year ended December 31. 2023. Respe¢tive responsibilities of trustees and examlner The charity's trustees are responsible for the preparation ol ihe accounls. The chartty'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 not needed It is my responsibility to.. examine the accounts under section 145 of the 2011 Act-, to follow the procedures laid down in the General Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145151{b) of the 2011 Act., and to state whether particular matters have come to my attention. Basis of independent examinerfs report My examinab'on 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 consideralion of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts. and the seeking of explanations frDm you as truslees concerning any such matters. The procedu$ undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be fequired 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 sel out in the stalement below. Independent examinerfs 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 to 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 underslanding of the accounts lo be reached. Andrew S PaJ*er Chartered Accountant 16 Foundry Close Hallon Lancaster L42 6FE Date.. July 4, 2024