Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From 01 Aug 2022 To 31 Jul 2023
Charity name: Wembley Family church
Charity registration number : 1126744
Objectives and Activities
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SORP reference
Summary of the purposes Para 1.17 3.1 The objects of the Church are, for the
benefit of the public:-
of the charity as set out in 3.1.1 to advance the Christian faith in
its governing document accordance with the Statement of
Faith in such ways and in such parts of
the United Kingdom or the
world as the Trustees from time to
time may think fit;
3.1.2 To relieve sickness and financial
hardship to alleviate poverty and
to promote and preserve
good health by the provision of funds,
goods or services of any kind,
including through the provision of
counselling and support in such parts of
the United Kingdom or the world as the
Trustees from time to time may
think fit; and
3.1.3 to advance education in such ways and
in such parts of the United
Kingdom or the world as the Trustees
from time to time may
think fit;
3.2 The Trustees will use all the income and
capital of the Church in
promoting these charitable Objects.
Summary of the main Para 1.17 and
1.19
activities in relation to those
purposes for the public
benefit, in particular, the
activities, projects or
services identified in the
accounts.
Statement confirming Para 1.18
whether the trustees have
had regard to the guidance
issued by the Charity
Commission on public
benefit
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| Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements |
where relevant about: |
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| Policy on grant making | Para 1.38 | N/A |
| Policy on social investment including program related investment |
Para 1.38 | N/A |
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Achievements and Performance
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SORP reference
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| 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. |
Para 1.20 | During the Covid-19 pandemic we supported families by: a. helping them from our foodbank collection from a variety of Supermarkets. b. Providing online services c. Counselling those bereaved who could not attend in-person funeral services for their loved ones. d. Helped those who were hesitant about the Covid-19 vaccine by gathering professional epidemiologists and clinicians to allay their fears and encouraging people to take the vaccine. e. We participated in webinars with several local authorities and central Government about hesitancy within the black community. |
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f. We worked with the department for Media, Culture and Sports and the Health Service to target communities who were working on the frontline but were reluctant to take the vaccine.
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g. We worked ecumenically with other Christian denominations and across other faiths to work to protect vulnerable members of communities at higher risk from Covid-19.
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h. We set up and administer a cohort of Christian counsellors called counsellors inc. to meet the needs of all those who suffered anxiety, loss and trauma during the pandemic.
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
| Achievements against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | 1. We certainly helped to alleviate poverty as our food bank became a lifeline for many families who struggled during this time. 2. Secondly we were at the forefront of alleviating sickness as mental health and treats of the mind are sickness of the soul, to which we attended. |
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| Performance of fundraising activities against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | N/A |
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Investment performance against objectives Other
Financial Review
| Financial Review | ||
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| Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period |
Para 1.21 | We are currently in a healthy position with no outstanding creditors or debtors. |
| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held |
Para 1.22 | Our reserve policy states that we should have a minimum of £5k in our account, we currently have twice as much as that. |
| Amount of reserves held | Para 1.22 | £5k |
| Reasons for holding zero reserves |
Para 1.22 | n/a |
| Details of fund materially in deficit |
Para 1.24 | N/A |
| Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern |
Para 1.23 | N/A |
| Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements |
where relevant about: |
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| The charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising) |
Para 1.47 | Voluntary contributions from members and supporters. |
| Investment policy and objectives including any social investment policy adopted |
Para 1.46 | n/a |
| A description of the principal risks facing the charity |
Para 1.46 | n/a |
| Other |
Structure, Governance and Management
| Description of charity’s trusts: |
n/a | |
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| Type of governing document (trust deed, royal charter) |
Para 1.25 | Articles of association |
| How is the charity constituted? (e.g unincorporated association, CIO) |
Para 1.25 | 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 | The trustees are selected by the members of the church at our AGM which occurs in September/October each year. They serve a term of three years and can be re-elected to serve a further three terms, after which they must take a hiatus. |
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| Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees |
Para 1.51 | We have an induction policy for new trustees. |
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| The charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works |
Para 1.51 | The charity work ecumenically and with the local authorities and central government. |
| Relationship with any related parties |
Para 1.51 | None |
| Other |
Reference and Administrative details
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Charity name Wembley Family Church
Other name the charity uses None
Registered charity number 1126744
Charity’s principal address 115 Preston Hill, Kenton, Harrow, Middlesex, HA3 9SQ
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Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
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Dates acted if not for whole Name of person (or body) entitled
Trustee name Office (if any)
year to appoint trustee (if any)
1 Marva Bell WFC Members
Beverley WFC Members
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Chambers
3 Kitson Henry Chair WFC Members
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– Corporate trustees names of the directors at the date the report was approved
Director name n/a
Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity
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Trustee name Dates acted if not for whole year
n/a
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Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others
Description of the assets N/A held in this capacity Name and objects of the N/A charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects Details of arrangements for N/A safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity’s own assets
Additional information (optional)
Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)
| Type of | Name | Address |
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| Technical | Mark Sturge | 57 Rosebank Ave, Sudbury, HA0 2TL |
| Theologic al |
Prof Robert Beckford | Queen’s Foundation, Somerset Road, Birmingham, B15 2QH |
| Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information) |
Exemptions from disclosure
Reason for non-disclosure of key personnel details
Other optional information
Declarations
The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.
Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees
| Signature(s) Full name(s) Position (eg Secretary, Chair, etc) Date |
KHenry |
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| Kitson Henry | |
Chair |
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| 23/5/2023 | |
| 23/5/2023 |
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WEMBLEY FAMILY CHURCH No (if any)
Charity Number 1126744
Receipts and payments accounts CC16a
For the period Period start date Period end date
To
from 01/08/2022 31/07/2023
Section A Receipts and payments
Unrestricted Restricted Endowment
Total funds Last year
funds funds funds
to the nearest £ to the nearest £ to the nearest £ to the nearest £ to the nearest £
A1 Receipts -
Voluntary Receipts 24,192 - - 24,192 22,988
Gift Aid 10,629 - - 10,629
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Sub total (Gross income for
- - 34,821 22,988
AR) [ 34,821 ]
A2 Asset and investment sales,
(see table).
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Sub total - - - - -
Total receipts 34,821 - - 34,821 22,988
A3 Payments
Charitable Expense 19,607 - - 19,607 21,014
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Sub total [ 19,607 ] - - 19,607 21,014
A4 Asset and investment
purchases, (see table)
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Sub total [ - ] - - - -
Total payments 19,607 - - 19,607 21,014
Net of receipts/(payments) 15,214 - - 15,214 1,974
A5 Transfers between funds - - - - -
A6 Cash funds last year end 46,704 - - 46,704 35,000
Cash funds this year end 61,918 - - 61,918 36,974
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CCXX R1 accounts (SS)
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Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period
| Categories Signed by one or two trustees on behalf of all the trustees B1 Cash funds B2 Other monetary assets B3 Investment assets B4 Assets retained for the charity’s own use B5 Liabilities |
(agree balances with receipts and payments account(s)) Details Current Account & Cash Deposit Total cash funds Details Details Details Details Signature K Henry |
Unrestricted funds Restricted funds to nearest £ to nearest £ 26,918 - 35,000 - - 61,918 - OK OK Unrestricted funds Restricted funds to nearest £ to nearest £ - - - - - - - - - - - - Fund to which asset belongs Cost (optional) - - - - - Fund to which asset belongs Cost (optional) - - - - - - - - - Fund to which liability relates Amount due (optional) - - - - - Print Name K.Henry |
Endowment funds to nearest £ - - - |
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| Endowment funds to nearest £ - - - - - - Current value (optional) - - - - - Current value (optional) - - - - - - - - - When due (optional) Date of approval 30/05/2024 |
CCXX R2 accounts (SS)
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Independent Examiner’s Report to the trustees/ members of Wembley Family Church with a registered address of 115 Preston Hill Harrow Middlesex.
I report on the accounts for the year ended 31 July 2023 which are set out on the page.
Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner
Wembley Family Church trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year (under section 43(2) of the charities Act 1993 (the Act) and that an independent examination is needed. It’s my responsibility to: Examine the accounts (under section 43 of the Act)
To follow the procedures laid down in the general directions given by the Charity Commission (under section 43(7)(b) of the Act), and to state whether particular matters have come to my attention
Independent examiner’s statement
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 and disclosures in the accounts, and seeking explanations from you as trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide any 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.
In the course of my examination, no matter has come to my attention
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1) which gives us reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the requirement to (a) keep accounting records in accordance with section 41 of the 1993 Act and (b) to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting requirements of the 1993 Act have not been met; or
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2) to which, in our opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached
Verified by: _______
Keadian Walters (FCCA)
Date: 23 June 2024