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CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND ANO WALES Trustees, Annual Report for the period From 1st January 2024 To 31. December 2024 Charity name: TENERIFE FAMILY CHURCH Charity registration number: 1103117 Objectives and Activities SORP raference Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document Para1.17 (a) To advance the Christian faith in accordance wlth the statement of beliefs appearlng In the schedule hereto in Tenerlfe and In the United Kingdom and In such other parts of the world as the trustees may from tlme to tSme thlnk fit. (b) To relleve persons who are in conditions of need or hardship or who are aged or slck and to relleve the dlstress caused thereby In the sald locations and In such other parts of the world as the trustees may from tlme to tlme thlnk fiL Weekly Church 8ervlGes. Near weekly Blble studles & Fellowshlp meetlngs. Christmas Carol Service. Funeral Servlces & Vlsiting Bereaved. Hospltal Vlslting of Engllsh Speaklng patients by request. Counselling of distressedlabused Women Aid wlth Soclal Beneflts In the Spanlsh System Support of local charlties Includlng Grass Roots Trust U Ad-Hoc actlvltles by church member8 detsiled below. The trustees conflmi that they have regard to the Guidance issued by the CC on public benefit as stated in SORP- FRS102-2019a and the CC website. Summary of the main activities in relation to those purposes for the public benefit, in particular, the activities, projects or services identified in the accounts. Pora 1.17 and Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit Para #.18 Additional information (optional You ma choose to include further statements where relevant about: SORP reference P8ra 1.38 Polic on rant makin

Policy on social investment including program related investment Para 1.38 Contribution made by volunteers Para 1.38 Other Achievements and Performance SORP reference Tenerlfe Famlly Church (TFC) contlnued to offer splrltual and practlcal support to all nationalltles, both residents and visitors to Tenerife, seeking to advance the Christian Faith in practical ways through actlons whlch attempt to brlng rellef to petsons in condltlons of need or hardship. Addressing both Splrltual & Material hardships exacerbated by fear of the future and the lack of employment, a8 a re8uIt of the aftemiath of Covld-19. Specifically Chrlstian splrltual support through regular Ilve and pre-recorded servlces, Christlan Bibllcal Words of support, and encouragement through events on local radio and YouTube. A Christmas Carol Service was held havlng been widely advertised. The annual Harvest Festlval was held In the largest English speaking school In Tenerlfe and food donated by parents was distributed to those in need. The facilities of funeral services, conducted on a purely voluntary payment basis continued throughout the year, as did the support for the bereaved familles. Material sUPPOrt of wider local society in serlous need through provision of food and other essential items, mainly donated by church attendees and from the Harvest Festival. Additional weekly Food Bank food donations by church con re ation. Summary of the main achievements of the charity, identifying the difference the charity's work has made to the circumstances of its beneficiaries and any wider benefits to society as a whole. Par8 1.20

Hospital visiting of English speaking patients was continued by invltation. Counselling of distressedlabused Women was able to continue and supported women practically, spiritually and emotionally, Including supporting into the Spanish Government Benefit & Support System for these women and others. Informal support by the congregatlon also Includes in-home vlsits, taxiing people to hospitsl and doctor's appointments, doing shopping for those of limited moblllty, and similar support actlvities. Informal support groups by the congregatlon Including. but not Ilmlted to Men's breakfast group, Women's fellowship group, and WhatsApp groups; all providing spiritual, practlcal and emotlonal support to Engllsh and anish s eakers. Additional informatlon (optional) You ma choose to include further statements where relevant about., Achievements against objectives set Para 1.41 Performance of fundraising activities against objectives set Pgra 1.41 Investment perfomian against objectives Par4 1.41 Other

Financial Review Review of the charity's financial position at the end of the period Para 1.21 TFC Charlty was pleased during the year to provide financial support to the Spanish Church Organisation. wlth God's help, for the purchase of its own building. As a consequence TFC posted a loss of £54,346 over the period but still maintained a closing balance of £101,903. Thls we see as being down to God's Grace and Favour on HIS Global Church. Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves statin are held Amount of reserves held Reasons for holding zero reserves Para 1.22 The trustees do not consider Reserves necessary as the Charity has no debts and no em ee liablll Zero The trustees do not consider Reserves necessary as the Charlty has no debts and no em lo Para 1.22 Para 1.22 Details of fund materially in deficit Explanation of any un￿rtaintieS about the charity continuing as a going concern Para 1,24 None Given the flnancial posltion as above, there are no concerns about future viabillty. Para 1.23 Addltlonal Informatlon (optlonal You ma choose to include further statements where relevant about: The charity's principal sources of funds (including any fundraising) Para 1.47 Investment policy and objectives including any social investment policy adopted Para 1.46 A description of the principal risks facing the charity Par8 1.48 Other

Structure, Governance and Management Description of charity's trusts.. Type of governing document (trust deed, royal charter) How is the charity constituted? (e.g unincorporated association, CIO Trustee selection methods including details of any constitutional provisions e.g. election to post or name of any person or body entitled to appoint one or more trustees Para 1.25 Declaration of Trust dated 1310212004 as amended by resolution dated 25111/2012 Trust Para 1.25 Para 1.25 Recruitment of potential new trustees is by personal relationshipi followed by resolution of majorlty of existing trustees, In line with the SORP and governing document . Addltlonal Information (optlonal) You ma choose to include further statements where relevant about: Policies and prO￿dureS adopted for the induction and training of trustees Para 1.51 The charity's organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works Para 1.51 Relationship with any related parties Para 1.51 Other Reference and Administrative details Chari name Other name the charity uses Tenerife Famil Church Silenclo - Christian Fellowship (Working name) Costa Del Silencio Christian Fellowship (Working name) Re istered charit number Charity's principal address 1103117 Tenerife Family Church Av.Claudio Delgado Diaz 101 38639 Las Chafiras Santa Cruz De Tenerlfe

Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity Date5 acted if not for whole ear Trustee name Officg lif any) Name of person (or body> entitlad toa Int trustee rfan Mr John R Banks Chalrperson Trustee Mr Tom Greig Mr Blll Jeffrey Mr Allan Wrlght Mr John Banks Trustee Trustee Trustee Resigned effective 1 June 2024 Mrs Catriona Crone Trustee 10 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 Cor orate trustees- names of the directors at the date the re Dlrector narne None ortwasa roved Name of trustees holding title to propety belonging to the charity Datss acted If not for whole Trustee name None

Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others Description of the assets None held in this capacity Name and objects of the charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity's objects Not Applicable Details of arrangements for safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity's own assets Not Applicable Additlonal informatlon (optlonal) Names and addresses of advisers (Optlonal Informatlon) Type of Name Address adviser Name of chief executlve or names of senlor staff members (Optlonal Informatlon) Exemptions from disclosure ersonnel details Reason for non-disclosure of ke None Other o tional information

Declarations The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees, report above. Signed on behalf of the charity's trustees Slgnature(s) Full name(s) Position (eg Secretary, Chair, etc) John Banks Chair Date 24109125

Charity Registration No. 1103117 Tenerife Family Church ANNUAL REPORT AND UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2024

Tenerlfe Famlly Church Legal and Administration Information Chairperson John R Banks Trustees John R Banks John Banks Tom Greig Bill Jeffrey Allan Wright Catriona Crone resigned 0110612024 Charity number 1103117 Principal address Tenerife Family Church Claudio Delgado Diaz 101 Las Chafiras Santa Cruz de Tenerife Independent examiner McGlone Wardzynski Ltd 14 Queens Road Eagle House Coventry CV13EG

Tenerife Family Church ststement of Tru8tees' Responsibilities For the year ended 31st December 2024 The trustees of Tenerife Family Church for the purpose of company law, are responsible for preparin9 the Trustees Report and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Gènérally Accepted A￿oUntIng Practscel. Company Law requir85 thè trustees to prepare financi81 statsments for each financial year which give 8 true and fair view of th8 Stale of affaits of the charity and of the incoming resources and 8pplicats.on of resourcys, inclL¢ding Ihe income and expenditure, of the charitable Company for that year. In prepanng these financial statèm8nts, the trustees ar8 rèquired to.. - selèct 8Uitabl8 accounting policies and then apply them consigtently., - observe the m8thods and principles in the Charities SORP., - make judgements and ests'mates that are reasonable and prudent,. and prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate lo presume that Ihe charity will continue in operation. Th8 trustees are responsibl8 for k8eping adequate accounting records that disclose wlh reasonable accuracy at any timè the financial position of the charity and enable them to ensure that th8 financial statements comply wilh the Charities Act 2011. They are also responsible for safeguarding th8 assets of the charity and hence for taking reasonable stsps for the prevention 8nd detection of fraud and other irregulariti85.

Tenerife Family Church Independent Examiner's Report to the Trustees of Tenerife Family Church I report to the trustees on my examination of the financial statements of Ten8rif8 Family Church (the charity) for the year ended 31 st December 2024. Re8pon81bllltles and bag19 of report As the trustees of the ¢harity you are responsible for lh8 preparation of lh8 financial statem8nts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Acl 2011 (the 2011 Act). I report in respect of my examination of the charity's financial statements carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act. In carrying out my examination I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(51(bl of the 2011 Act. Indepondont oxamlner's statemont Your attention is drawn to the fact that the charity has prepared financial statements in accordance with Accounting and R8porting by Charilies preparing their accounls in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 1021 in preference to the Accounting and Reporting by Charities.. Statemenl of Recommended Practice issued on 1 April 2005 which is referred to in the extant regulalions but has now been withdrawn. understand that this has been done in order for financial statements to provide a true and fair view in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Practice effective for reporting periods beginning on or after 1 January 2015. I have completed my examination. I confimi thal no matters have come lo my attention in connection wlth the examination giving me cause to believe that In any material respect.. accounting records were not kept in respe¢t of the charily as required by section 130 of the 2011 Act; or the financial statements do not accord with those records., or the financial statemenls do nol comply with the applicable requirements conrRming the form and content of accounts sel out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement that the accounts give a Irue and fair view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination. I have no concems 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 financial statements to be reached. James Rose FMAAT 14 Queens Road Eagle House Coventry CV1 3EG 24109125 Dated..

Tenerifo Family Church Financial Statement for the year ended 31st December 2024 Receipts and Payments Account Unre8trlctsd Restrlcted Fund Fund 1£) Total 2023 (£) {£). Total 2024 Nots8 R8c•lpts Oonations & Legacies Church charilable activities Gift aid Mèmorials & funerals Investment income Total recelpts 83,981 175,108 3,424 570 1,019 264,102 83,981 175,108 3,424 570 1.019 264,102 136,617 7,018 2,202 1,458 147,296 Payments Church actlvltla• 88nevolent expenses 145 145 145 145 325 325 Totals Church èxpgn8e8 Support for individuals Church running expenses Donations to other charities Gifts Insurance Rent 26,197 26,440 249.654 5,986 1,742 4,707 3,578 318,304 26.197 26.440 249.654 5,986 1.742 4.707 3,578 318,304 33,358 15,553 5,080 1.373 13,556 5.318 74,238 Totals Total paymonts 318,448 318,448 74,563 Exc818 of recelpts over payments 54,346 72,732 Transfers ba￿en funds 113,557 101.137 12,420 69,211 101,137 41,926 72,732 Cash at bank and In hand al 1 January Cash at bank and In hand at 31 Docernber 18,796 78,006 125,034 23,897 143,829 101,903 71,097 143,829

Tenerife Family Church Balance Sheet As of December 31, 2024 XE.. 1 Euro- GBP 0.82e661 Total Currnnt A##4ts CAF Cash I xx16187 4.209.40 2,920.78 CAF Gold 1 xx90971 2.438.62 2,222.45 28,038.61 CAF Gold 2 Ingwl xx92703 P•yPo1 P•tty Ca•h P•ty Cuh St•rllng S•ntsndgr xx7437 31,920.95 1,127.70 4,501.01 932.23 3.720.81 408.37 355.03 77,072.93 63,713.19 101.903.09 Total Currnnt A••ots 121,676.98 Long t•rm •u•t•: Furniture, fixtureB & fittlngs Tolal lon9 t•mi Total A•••ts 7.122.80 5,888.14 7,122.80 128,799.78 6,888.14 107,791.23 LlabllltlM •nd ¥h•r•hold•rf• •qulty Current Ilabllllle8 Igle8la Crisliana de Cosla del SllÈrLio Total Current Ilabllltl•s 28,908.44 23,897.48 23,897.48 2a,908.44 Sharehold•rn' •quSty: Net Income -65,903.76 _ 185,795.10 99,891.34 128.799.78 54,480.07 Retalned Eamlro5 Total sh•r•hold•r8' ￿Ulty Total Ilabllltlos and •qulty 138,373,82 83,893.76 107,791.23

Tenerife Family Church Statement of Assets and Llabllltles at 31st Dacember 2024 Unrestrlctsd R•8trl¢t•d Fund Fund Total 2024 T¢tal 2023 1£) Notg 1£) Currènt assets . Cash at bank •nd in hand CAF Cash1 Kx16167 CAF Gold1 xx90971 CAF Gold2 xx92753 Paypal account Petty c8s Petty cash IGBPI Sanlander ￿7437 2,921 2.222 28.039 932 3.721 355 39,816 78.006 2,921 2,222 28,039 932 3,721 355 63,713 101.903 211 11,616 84,396 4,794 1,914 23,897 23,897 40,898 143,829 Tots18 Total currgnt a880ts 78,006 23,897 101,903 143.829 Flx•d A88•t• Value of assels ovmed.. Equlprnenl & fixture8 2024 5,888 Oiher a88el8 & Ilabilltl88 A6&et$ Gift aid lax not yel rec4ived 1,379 Igle81a Cr18tlana de Co8la del Sibndo 23.897 Slgnod on bèh81f of the Tru81ees by.. okh Nam¢'. John Banks Slgnature.. JqkryD•nkK15*p14.3oIS Iloo4JGUT41 24109125 Dot&'.

Tenerife Family Church Disclosure notes to the accounts for the year ended 31 st December 2024 Unrestricted fund 5,088 78,810 83 83,981 Restricted fund Donatlons & Legacies Church Donations - For Gift Aid Church Donations - non gift aid Church Offerings (cash) Unrestricted fund 2,067 816 172,136 90 175,108 Rostrlcted fund Church charltable actlvltles Santa Marta rent Living Room Sale of Living Room Insurance claim Unrestricted fund Restrlctod fund Total 2024 Church runnlng expenses AdvertisinglPromotional Bank charges Community fees Equipment & furniture Events Hospitality and refreshments Legal and professional fees Media Repairs and Maintenance Slationery Sundries Taxes Training & development Travel and AcGommodation Vehicle repair 750 321 750 321 5503 110 33 507 2154 1915 9545 198 389 3116 347 1537 16 26440 5503 110 33 507 2154 1915 9545 198 389 3116 347 1537 16 26440 Donation8 to other charitles This refers to funds paid over to Igl8sia Cristia Analysis of Reserves Restricted funds Unrestricted funds 23,897 78,006 101,903 Since the building is owned by another charity.. Iglesia Cristiana de Costa del Silencio, these are the funds collected by TFC for the new building and therefore held in its accounts to be passed onto the propety owner.

Payments to Trustees One Trustee received remuneration or benefits from the charty during the year. 2024 2023 Honorarium Travel & Phone 27,761 3,929 31,691 22,949 3,248 26,197 26,000 1,960 27,960 22,542 1,699 24,241 Employees There were no employees in the year (2023 - None). Taxation The charity is a registered charity and is therefore exempt from taxation. io Related party transactlon8 There were no related paty transactions during the year (2023 - none).