## **Trustees’ Annual Report for the period**
**From Period start date: 01/04/2024 To Period end date: 31/03/2025**
**Charity name: Gujarati Christian Fellowship United Kingdom**
## **Charity registration number: 1129962**
## **Objectives and Activities**
|Summary of the purposes of
the charity as set out in its
governing document|Para 1.17|The charity’s core objectives are to advance the Christian
faith in accordance with its Statement of Beliefs and to
relieve sickness and financial hardship through the
provision of funds, goods, services, and counselling, both
in the UK and globally|
|---|---|---|
|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.|Para 1.17 and 1.19|**Charitable Objectives**
**_- Faith Advancement_**: Promote the Christian faith in
line with the charity’s Statement of Beliefs, both in
the UK and internationally, wherever trustees deem
appropriate.
**_- Relief & Support:_**Alleviate sickness and financial
hardship, and promote good health through funding,
goods, services, counselling, and support—locally
and globally.
**Spiritual Life & Leadership**
-**_Gujarati Church Services:_**Held weekly across
Wembley and Hounslow, with growing attendance.
-**_Prayer & Bible Study:_**Weekly Skype prayer
meetings and Friday Bible studies in both regions,
with increasing participation.
**_- Pastoral Visits_**: Personal visits by the pastor to
provide spiritual and social support.
**Special Events & Celebrations**
**- Holy Week & Easter:**Daily Passion Week
gatherings,
Good
Friday
reflections,
Easter
celebrations with dance and fellowship.
**_-_**
**_Seasonal_**
**_Services:_**
Good
Friday,
Easter,
Christmas, Watch Night, and New Year’s Day
services, including youth-led carol singing.
**_- Christmas Worship:_**Carol events hosted in
members’ homes, led by the choir, with expected
high turnout.|
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Community Engagement
- Summer Camp: Annual two-day family camp in
South Wales, attended by over 50 members.
- Women’s Fellowship: Prayer chains, retreats,
conferences, and special services supporting women
and families.
- Youth Fellowship: Retreats and Youth Sunday
services with rising attendance and strong peer
support.
- Sunday School: Weekly sessions and annual
celebration with performances by children, fostering
engagement and growth.
Statement confirming whether Para 1.18 The trustees confirm that they have had due regard to
the trustees have had regard the guidance issued by the Charity Commission
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 where relevant about:
SORP reference GCFUK considers grant applications that align with its charitable objectives, particularly those advancing the Christian faith or relieving sickness and financial Para 1.38 hardship. Policy on grant making Grants may be awarded to individuals, organizations, or projects that demonstrate clear public benefit and operate in accordance with the GCFUK’s values and legal obligations.
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All grant decisions are made by the trustees, who
assess applications based on criteria including:
- Alignment with the charity’s mission and public
benefit
- Financial need and sustainability of the proposed
activity
- Capacity to deliver measurable impact
- Compliance with safeguarding and governance
standards
Trustees of GCFUK reserve the right to request
additional documentation, conduct due diligence, and
monitor the use of funds post-award.
Grants are subject to review and may be withheld or
withdrawn if conditions are not met.
GCFUK may make social investments, including
program-related investments (PRI), where such
funding directly furthers its charitable aims.
Para 1.38
Policy on social investment
including program related
investment These may include loans or equity in mission-aligned
projects, with financial return secondary to public
benefit.
All investments are approved by trustees, subject to
due diligence, and monitored for impact and
compliance .
GCFUK is supported by a committed team of UK-
based volunteers who bring valuable expertise across
IT, finance, administration, secretarial support, event
Para 1.38
coordination, training, outreach, and the charity’s day-
Contribution made by
to-day operations .
volunteers
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Other
## **Achievements and Performance**
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|**Achievements and Performance**|**Achievements and Performance**|**Achievements and Performance**|
|---|---|---|
|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.|Para 1.20|**GCFUK Annual Overview**
**_Spiritual Life & Leadership:_**
GCFUK holds weekly church services in the
Gujarati language every Sunday at 3:30 PM at St
John's Church, Wembley. These services
provide a meaningful opportunity for Christians
of Gujarati origin to worship the Lord Jesus
Christ in their native language and to enjoy
fellowship with one another in a culturally
familiar setting.
In addition to the regular Sunday services,
various families hosted thanksgiving gatherings
and celebratory meetings throughout the year.
These events, held immediately after church
services, were open to all members and included
fellowship meals and refreshments. They have
consistently
drawn
increasing
attendance,
reflecting the growing engagement and unity
within the community.
To further support the spiritual needs of
members, GCFUK conducts weekly Skype
prayer meetings every Saturday at 9:00 PM.
Additionally, two Bible study groups meet every
Friday from 8:30 PM to 10:00 PM—one in
Hounslow and the other in Wembley. These
sessions run throughout the year and have
become a vital space for scriptural learning,
spiritual growth, and mutual encouragement.
Through these regular gatherings, members
continue to experience the transforming power
of God in their lives,becomingliving|
|testimonies to His grace and truth within the|
|---|
|wider community.|
|**_Family visits:_**|
|The pastoral team carried out home visits to|
|members and their families, providing spiritual|
|guidance, emotional support, and holistic|
|pastoral care tailored to individual needs.|
|**_Gujarati_**
**_Church_**
**_Special_**
**_Services_**
**_and_**|
|**_Celebrations_**|
|In addition to its regular Sunday worship|
|services, GCFUK supports a range of ministries|
|tailored to specific age and gender groups|
|through dedicated committee groups, including|
|Men's, Women's, Choir, Youth, and Children's|
|ministries. Each group leads special themed|
|services throughout the year, such as Men’s|
|Sunday, Children’s Sunday, Choir Sunday,|
|Women’s Sunday, and Youth Worship Sundays,|
|fostering deeper engagement and spiritual|
|growth within their respective communities.|
|The church also commemorated key Christian|
|festivals with reverent and joyful gatherings,|
|including Good Friday, Easter Sunday, and|
|Christmas Day services. Seasonal celebrations|
|such as house carol visits, Christmas Eve|
|services, and Watch Night services were hosted|
|at members’ homes, where the congregation|
|assembled in a spirit of unity and celebration.|
|To mark the beginning of the calendar year,|
|GCFUK organised a New Year’s Day service|
|and celebration, which was attended with great|
|enthusiasm and heartfelt devotion by members|
|of the congregation.|
|**_Annual family picnic_**|
GCFUK organised a family day trip for members
|to West Wittering beach on 27th July 2024. Over|
|---|
|90 members took part in this outing. GCFUK|
|offered seats at a subsidised rate to it's members|
|& also, free seats were made available to those|
|members who were keen to participate but|
|unable to afford the cost.|
|**_Holy Week Meetings_**|
|During Passion Week, GCFUK hosted a series of|
|evening gatherings both at the church premises|
|and, on selected days, via Zoom to accommodate|
|wider participation. These meetings featured|
|distinguished speakers who delivered insightful|
|Bible reflections focused on the death and|
|resurrection of the Lord Jesus Christ. Attendance|
|steadily increased, with over 25 participants|
|joining each day.|
|The Good Friday service included profound|
|teachings on the seven last sayings of Jesus,|
|offering
deep
spiritual
reflection
and|
|encouragement. Easter Sunday was celebrated|
|with a vibrant Gujarati folk dance, followed by a|
|fellowship dinner that fostered a strong sense of|
|community, joy, and shared faith among|
|attendees.|
|**_Family Retreat_**|
|On Saturday 21 September 2024, GCFUK|
|hosted a full-day Family Retreat at St John's|
|Church, Wembley. The event welcomed guest|
|preachers from The London City Mission, who|
|delivered enriching messages drawn from|
|Scripture, focusing on Christian family values|
|and the spiritual growth of the Church as the|
|body of Christ.|
|Approximately 40 members participated in the|
|retreat, engaging in worship, teaching, and|
|fellowship. Hospitality was extended throughout|
|the day with the provision of lunch, tea, and|
|refreshments,fosteringa warm and inclusive|
|environment for all attendees.|
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|**_Giving Sunday_**|
|On 8 September 2024, GCFUK celebrated|
|Giving Sunday—a dedicated occasion to reflect|
|on the abundant blessings bestowed by God. The|
|congregation was encouraged to respond in a|
|spirit of gratitude by giving generously towards|
|the work of God and the welfare of others. This|
|initiative fostered a culture of joyful generosity|
|and reinforced the church’s commitment to|
|serving both its members and the wider|
|community.|
|**_Baptism Sunday_**|
|On 22 September 2024, GCFUK, in partnership|
|with Holy Trinity Church Hounslow, hosted|
|Baptism
Sunday—a
significant
spiritual|
|milestone for the fellowship. Twelve members of|
|GCFUK were baptised, publicly professing their|
|faith in the Lord Jesus Christ and affirming their|
|commitment to walk in His ways.|
|The service was conducted with reverence and|
|joy,
marking
a
profound
moment
of|
|transformation and celebration within the church|
|community.|
|**_Church of England Confirmations_**|
|On 13 October 2024, GCFUK, in partnership|
|with St John's Church, Wembley, hosted|
|Confirmation Sunday, a significant occasion in|
|the spiritual journey of its members.|
|The service was presided over by the Bishop of|
|---|
|Willesden, Rt Revd Lusa Nsenga-Ngoy, and|
|marked a formal affirmation of faith within the|
|Church of England. A total of 55 GCFUK|
|members
received
confirmation,
publicly|
|committing to their Christian walk and|
|deepening their connection to the wider|
|Anglican community.|
|**_Food Bank Initiative_**|
|On 10 November 2024, GCFUK organised a|
|---|
|Food Bank initiative, encouraging members to|
|donate a wide range of long-life food items and|
|essential toiletries. These contributions were|
|distributed
to
individuals
and
families|
|experiencing financial hardship, reflecting the|
|church’s commitment to practical compassion|
|and community support.|
_**Men’s Fellowship**_
|The Men’s Fellowship at GCFUK is an active|
|---|
|and
committed
ministry,
with
members|
|gathering regularly for weekly prayer meetings|
|and contributing enthusiastically to the life and|
|activities of the church. On 16 June 2024, the|
|group led the congregation in celebrating|
|Men’s/Father’s Sunday, taking responsibility for|
|the worship service and offering special|
|recognition to fathers within the fellowship.|
|The event was marked by heartfelt appreciation|
|and a strong sense of unity among attendees.|
_**Women’s Fellowship**_
|Throughout the financial year, the Women’s|
|---|
|Fellowship at GCFUK has led a series of|
|impactful initiatives designed to nurture spiritual|
|growth, strengthen community ties, and support|
|women and families in need.|
|Key activities included a 24-hour prayer chain,|
|regular
house
group
meetings,
and
the|
|organisation of a special Women’s and|
|Mothering Sunday service.|
|On 30 March 2025, the Women’s Fellowship led|
|the
congregation
in
celebrating|
|Women’s/Mothering
Sunday,
taking|
|responsibility for the worship service, sharing|
|the Word of God, and presenting a special|
|cultural programme.|
|These efforts have fostered a strong sense of|
|unity, empowerment, and fellowship among|
|participants, contributing meaningfully to the|
|spiritual and social life of the church.|
|**_Youth Fellowship_**|
|During the current financial year, the Youth|
|Fellowship at GCFUK demonstrated vibrant|
|engagement and spiritual leadership.|
|On 16 February 2024, the group organised Youth|
|Sunday at St John's Church, Wembley, with|
|attendance rising to over 70 participants. The|
|youth led the worship service and shared|
|reflections from the Word of God, showcasing|
|their growing confidence and commitment to|
|ministry.|
|In addition to special services, the Youth|
|Fellowship meets monthly for group Bible|
|studies. These gatherings not only support|
|spiritual development but alsoprovide a safe and|
|supportive space for young people to share|
|---|
|personal challenges, receive encouragement, and|
|pray together.|
|The fellowship continues to foster a nurturing|
|environment where youth are empowered to|
|grow in faith and community.|
|**_Sunday School_**|
|Sunday School is conducted each week during|
|the message time of the main service,|
|consistently welcoming a growing number of|
|children. This ministry plays a vital role in|
|nurturing the spiritual development of young|
|members
through
age-appropriate
biblical|
|teaching and interactive learning.|
|As part of its annual tradition, GCFUK|
|celebrated Sunday School Sunday on 17|
|November 2024.|
|The children participated enthusiastically in a|
|range
of
activities,
including
dance|
|performances, Bible recitations, and worship|
|songs. The event continues to grow in impact and|
|attendance, fostering deeper engagement among|
|children
and
encouraging
their
active|
|involvement in the life of the church.|
|**_Worship Ministry_**|
|GCFUK’s Worship Ministry is anchored by a|
|vibrant and dedicated choir that leads the|
|congregation
in
worship
every
Sunday|
|throughout the year, guiding members in|
|heartfelt praise and adoration of the Lord Jesus|
|Christ.|
|On 1 December 2024, the Choir Ministry|
|organised a special Christmas Carol Sunday,|
|featuring
seasonal
hymns
and
musical|
|performances that celebrated the birth of Christ|
and fostered a joyful spirit of worship and community. _**Pastoral update**_ Face to face pastoral care and social activities continue. Our Pastoral Visitors (and others) maintain contact with the church community by visiting all those who welcome it and where it is not possible, by making phone calls or text messages, contributing to the WhatsApp groups, and emailing our weekly services details and special event invitations. We are blessed to have such people, serving others and demonstrating God’s love. Our pastoral team provided support to our members during the time of celebrations and challenging times. Our pastoral team visited families at the time of sickness and loss of family members, providing spiritual and pastoral support in challenging times. We give thanks to God for the people we know and have known, who have shown us his love and we put our trust in Him as we look forward to continued worship, singing and fellowship in the years ahead. improve and make sound professional
_**Volunteers**_
GCFUK is strengthened by a committed team of UK-based volunteers who generously contribute their time and expertise across a wide range of
functions. Their support spans IT, finance, administration, secretarial services, event management, training, outreach, and day-to-day operational activities. This collaborative effort is vital to the effective delivery of the charity’s mission and reflects the spirit of service and stewardship at the heart of its work.
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
|Achievements against
objectives set|Para 1.41||
|---|---|---|
|Performance of fundraising
activities against objectives
set|Para 1.41||
|Investment performance
against objectives|Para 1.41||
|Other|||
## **Financial Review**
|**Financial Review**|||
|---|---|---|
|Review of the charity’s
financial position at the end
of the period|Para 1.21|During
the
year,
GCFUK’s
income
decreased
slightly to**£33,888 (2024:**
**£34,842),**reflecting decrease in church
offering. Expenditure also decreased to
**£15,127 (2024: £23,198)**due to reduction in
rent expenses.|
|Statement explaining the
policy for holding reserves
stating why they are held|Para 1.22|**Reserves:**
GCFUK maintains reserves in line with its
policy, aiming for three months’ expenditure.
As of year-end, free reserves stood at
**£94,644 (2024: £75,883),**equivalent to 40
months of expenditure.|
|Amount of reserves held|Para 1.22|**£94,644**|
|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|The trustees have assessed the charity’s
financial
position
and
operational
commitments and are satisfied that there
are no material uncertainties regarding
GCFUK’s ability to continue as a going
concern for the foreseeable future.|
**Additional information (optional)** You may 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 Para 1.46 Other
## **Structure, Governance and Management**
|Description of charity’s
trusts:||The trustees of GCFUK are appointed in
accordance with the charity’s governing
document and deed of trust.
During the year, or at the time of this report,
the trustees were:
- Joshua Samuel Solanki – Chairman
- Denise Christie – Treasurer
- Alina Parmar - Secretary (resigned
06.09.25)|
|---|---|---|
|Type of governing document
(trust deed, royal charter)|Para 1.25|Memorandum of Association and Article of
Association|
|How is the charity
constituted?
(e.g unincorporated
association, CIO)|Para 1.25|Trust, Company limited by guarantee|
|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|Appointed by Board of Trustees|
**Additional information (optional)** You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
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|Policies and procedures
adopted for the induction
and training of trustees|Para 1.51||
|The charity’s organisational|||
structure and any wider network with which the Para 1.51 charity works Relationship with any related parties Para 1.51 Other
## **Reference and Administrative details**
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Charity name Gujarati Christian Fellowship United Kingdom
Other name the charity uses GCFUK
Registered charity number 1129962
Charity’s principal address 1 Beech House, Gatehouse Close, Ashford, Middlesex,
England, TW15 1HZ
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## **Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity**
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Name of
person (or
body)
Dates acted if not for whole
Trustee name Office (if any) entitled to
year
appoint
trustee (if
any)
1 Joshua Samuel Solanki (Chairman)
2 Denis Christie (Treasurer) Appointed on 27.05.25
Frenklin Ashirvad (Secretary) Resigned on 04.07.24
3
Khedia
4 Arnold Christian (Treasurer) Resigned on 27.05.25
Alina Parmar (Secretary) Appointed on 02.06.25
5
Resigned on 06.09.25
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
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– Corporate trustees names of the directors at the date the report was approved
## **Director name**
Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity
**Trustee name Dates acted if not for whole year**
## **Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others**
Description of the assets 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 Details of arrangements for 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**
**adviser**
**Name**
**Address**|
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||**Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information)**|
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## **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)** J Solanki **Full name(s)** Joshua Samuel Solanki **Position (eg** (Chairman) **Secretary, Chair, etc) Date** 30/11/2025
**06898036**
## **CHARITY REGISTERED NUMBER:1129962**
## **GUJARATI CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP UNITED KINGDOM**
**TRUSTEES' REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS**
**FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31/03/2025**
**JACRING ASSOCIATES LTD 11 KING ARTHUR CLOSE LONDON SE15 2LP**
**GUJARATI CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP UNITED KINGDOM**
## **LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION**
|**Company Number:**|06898036|
|---|---|
|**Registered Charity Number:**|1129962|
|**Chairman:**|Joshua Samuel Solanki|
|**Trustees:**|Denis Cromwell Christie|
||Joshua Samuel Solanki|
|**Secretary:**|Joshua Samuel Solanki|
|**Registered Office:**|1 Beech House|
||Gatehouse Close|
||Ashford|
||Middlesex|
||TW15 1HZ|
|**Accountants:**|Jacring & Associates Ltd|
||11 King Arthur Close|
||London|
||SE15 2LP|
|**Bankers:**|HSBC Bank PLC|
||127 High Street|
||Hounslow|
||Middlesex|
||TW3 1QP|
**GUJARATI CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP UNITED KINGDOM**
## **FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31/03/2025**
## **CONTENTS**
||**Page**|
|---|---|
|Trustees report|1|
|Independent Examiner's Report|2|
|Statement of financial activities|3|
|Detailed analysis of funds|4|
|Balance sheet|5|
|Notes|6|
## **GUJARATI CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP UNITED KINGDOM**
## **TRUSTEES' ANNUAL REPORT**
## **FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31/03/2025**
The Trustees present their report and the financial statements of the charity for the year ended March 31, 2025. The trustees have adopted the provisions of the Statement of Recommended Practice (SORP) "Accounting and Reporting by Charities" (FRS 102) in preparing the charity's annual report and financial statements.
## **Structure, Governance and Management**
Governing document
The charity is controlled by its governing document, a deed of trust, and constitutes a limited company, limited by guarantee, as defined by the Companies Act 2006
## **Financial review**
This report was approved by the board of directors and trustees on 24.11.2025
## J Solanki
......................................................... Joshua Samuel Solanki Trustee.
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**INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT**
## **TO THE TRUSTEES OF GUJARATI CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP UNITED KINGDOM**
## **FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31/03/2025**
I report to the charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of the charity for the year ended 31/03/2025, which are set out on pages 3 to 8
## **Responsibilities and basis of report**
As the charity trustees, you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 ('the Act').
I report in respect of my examination of the charity's accounts carried out under section 145 of the Act and in carrying out my examination I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act.
## **Independent examiner's statement**
I have completed my examination. I confirm that no matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe: (1) accounting records were not kept in respect of the Company as required by section 386 of the 2006 Act; or (2) the accounts do not accord with those records; or (3) the accounts do not comply with the accounting requirements of section 396 of the 2006 Act other than any requirement that the accounts give a true and fair view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination; or (4) the accounts have not been prepared in accordance with the methods and principles of the Statement of Recommended Practice for accounting and reporting by charities (applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102).
I have no concerns 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 accounts to be reached.
........................................ Franklin Jac-During – FCCA MBA Jacring & Associates Ltd 11 King Arthur Close London SE15 2LP
Dated:24/11/2025
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**GUJARATI CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP UNITED KINGDOM**
## **STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES (INCLUDING INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT)**
## **FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31/03/2025**
|||**Total**|**Total**|
|---|---|---|---|
||**Unrest'd**|**Funds**|**Funds**|
||**Funds**|**2025**|**2024**|
||**£**|**£**|**£**|
|**Income and endowments from:**||||
|Donations and Legacies|32,385|32,385|33,715|
|Investments|1,503|1,503|1,127|
||**–––––––**|**–––––––**|**–––––––**|
|**Total income and endowments**|33,888|33,888|34,842|
||**–––––––**|**–––––––**|**–––––––**|
|**Expenditure on:**||||
|Raising funds|12,796|12,796|21,478|
|Other|2,331|2,331|1,720|
||**–––––––**|**–––––––**|**–––––––**|
|**Total resources expended**|15,127|15,127|23,198|
||**–––––––**|**–––––––**|**–––––––**|
|**Net movement in funds**|18,761|18,761|11,644|
|**Total funds brought forward**|£ 75,883|£ 75,883|64,239|
||**–––––––**|**–––––––**|**–––––––**|
|**Total funds carried forward**|£ 94,644|£ 94,644|£ 75,883|
||**–––––––**|**–––––––**|**–––––––**|
All income and expenditure derive from continuing activities.
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## **GUJARATI CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP UNITED KINGDOM**
## **STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES**
## **DETAILED ANALYSIS OF MOVEMENTS IN FUNDS**
## **FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31/03/2025**
|||**2025**|||**2024**||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
||**£**||**£**|**£**||**£**|
|**General Fund**|||||||
|Balance B/fwd|75,883|||64,239|||
|Surplus for the year|18,761|||11,644|||
||**–––––––**|||**–––––––**|||
||||94,644|||75,883|
||||**–––––––**|||**–––––––**|
|**Total funds at 31/03/2025**|||£ 94,644|||£ 75,883|
||||**–––––––**|||**–––––––**|
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**COMPANY NUMBER: 06898036**
## **GUJARATI CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP UNITED KINGDOM**
## **BALANCE SHEET**
## **AT 31/03/2025**
|**Note**
**2025**
**£**
**Current assets**
Bank Accounts
95,600
**–––––––**
95,600
**Creditors**
Amounts falling due within
one year
6
956
**–––––––**
**Net current assets**
**Total assets less current liabilities**
**Net assets**
**Capital funds**
Unrestricted funds
**Total funds**|**2024**
**£**
**£**
76,839
**–––––––**
76,839
956
**–––––––**
94,644
**–––––––**
94,644
**–––––––**
£ 94,644
**–––––––**
94,644
**–––––––**
£ 94,644
**–––––––**|**£**
75,883
**–––––––**
75,883
**–––––––**
£ 75,883
**–––––––**|
|---|---|---|
|||75,883
**–––––––**
£ 75,883
**–––––––**|
Approved by the trustees on 24.11.2025.
## J Solanki
...................................................
Joshua Samuel Solanki
The annexed notes form part of these financial statements.
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**GUJARATI CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP UNITED KINGDOM**
## **NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS**
## **FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31/03/2025**
## 1. **Accounting policies**
The financial statements of the charitable company, which is a public benefit entity under FRS 102, have been prepared in accordance with the Charities SORP (FRS 102) 'Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effective 1 January 2019)', Financial Reporting Standard 102 ' The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland' and the Companies Act 2006. The Financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention.
## **Resources expended**
Liabilities are recognised as expenditure as soon as there is a legal constructive obligation committing the charity to that expenditure, it is probable that a transfer of economic benefits will be required in settlement, and the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably.
## 2. **Income**
## 3.
|**Income**|||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
|||**Rest'd**|||
||**Unrest'd**|**Income**|**Total**|**Total**|
||**Funds**|**Funds**|**Funds**|**Funds**|
||**2025**|**2025**|**2025**|**2024**|
||**£**|**£**|**£**|**£**|
|**Donations and legacies**|||||
|Donations and legacies|6,660|0|6,660|4,409|
|Service offerings|24,275|0|24,275|28,707|
|Other donations|1,450|0|1,450|599|
||**––––––**|**––––––**|**––––––**|**––––––**|
||32,385|0|32,385|33,715|
||**––––––**|**––––––**|**––––––**|**––––––**|
|**Investment income**|||||
|Interest|1,503|0|1,503|1,127|
||**––––––**|**––––––**|**––––––**|**––––––**|
||1,503|0|1,503|1,127|
||**––––––**|**––––––**|**––––––**|**––––––**|
|**Investment income**|||||
||||**2025**|**2024**|
||||**£**|**£**|
|Income from other fixed asset investments|||1,503|1,127|
||||**–––––**|**–––––**|
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## **GUJARATI CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP UNITED KINGDOM**
## **NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS** (Continued)
## **FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31/03/2025**
|4.
**Expenditure on raising funds**
**2025**
**£**
Charitable expenses
6,763
Other operating leases
5,480
Insurance
350
Membership fees
10
Bank charges
193
**–––––––**
5.
**Other costs**
**2025**
**£**
Software and website
411
Equipment expense
925
Accountancy and legal fees
995
**–––––––**
6.
**Creditors**
Amounts falling due within one year: -
Accrued Expenses|**2025**
**2024**
**£**
**£**
13,846
7,428
0
10
12,796
194
**–––––––**
28,241
**–––––––**
**–––––––**
**2025**
**2024**
**£**
**£**
990
0
2,331
730
**–––––––**
1,720
**–––––––**
**–––––––**
**2025**
**2024**
**£**
**£**
956
**–––––––**
£
956
**–––––––**
956
**–––––––**
£
956
**–––––––**|**2024**
**£**
13,846
7,428
0
10
194
**–––––––**
28,241
**–––––––**|
|---|---|---|
|||**2024**
**£**
990
0
730
**–––––––**
1,720
**–––––––**|
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## **GUJARATI CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP UNITED KINGDOM**
**NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS** (Continued)
## **FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31/03/2025**
## 7. **Financial Instruments**
The company had the following financial instruments:
|||**2025**||**2024**|
|---|---|---|---|---|
|||**£**||**£**|
|Financial liabilities measured at amortised cost|||||
|Other creditors||956||956|
||**–––––––**||**–––––––**||
||£|956|£|956|
||**–––––––**||**–––––––**||
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT
TO THE TRUSTEES OF GUJARATI CHRISTIAN FELLOIVSHIP UNITED KINGDOM
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 3110312025
I report to the charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of the charity for the year ended 3110312025,
which are set out on pages 3 10 8
Responsibilities and basis of report
As the charity trusiees, you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements
of the Charities Act 2011 ('the Act,).
I Teport in respect of my examination of the charity's accounts carried out under section 145 of the Act and in
carrying out my examination I have followed all ibe applicable Directions giNen by the Charity Commission under
section 145(5){b) of the Act.
Independent examiner's statement
I have completed my examination. I confirm that no matters hai'e come to my attention in connection with the
examination giving tne cause to believe: (l) accounting records were not kept in respect of the Company a5
required by seLtion 386 of the 2006 Act. or (2) the accounts do not accord with those records- or {3) the accounts
do not comply ivith the aLcounling iequiremenls of seciion 396 of the 2006 Act otheT Ihan any requirement that
the accounts give a true and fair view 'hICh is not a maller considered as part of an independent exaininalion; or
(4) the accounts have not been prepared in accordance with ihe methods and principles of tlie Staiemeni of
R¢¢omm¢nd¢d Pra¢li¢¢ for a¢¢ouniing and r¢porting by chariti¢s (applicable to chariti¢s pr¢paring th¢ir a¢¢ounts
in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102).
I have no concerns 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 underslanding of the accounts to be reached.
Dated..2411112025
Franklin Jac-During- FCCA MBA
Jacring & Associates Ltd
I l King Arthur Close
London
SE15 2LP
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