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2024-05-31-accounts

King's Gate Christian Fellowship

(A company limited by guarantee)

Registered Company number: 6907625

Registered Charity number: 1130035

Trustees Report and Financial Statements for the year ended 31st May 2024

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King's Gate Christian Fellowship Report and Accounts for the year ended 31st May 2024

Contents Page
Legal and administrative 3
Trustees Report 4-6
Independent Examiner's Report 7
Statement of Financial Activities 8
Balance Sheet 9
Notes to the Financial Statements 10-13

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King's Gate Christian Fellowship Report and Accounts for the year ended 31st May 2024

Legal and Administrative

Trustees

Mr Russell Garner Miss Dina Attieh Ms Lydia Easton Mr Jamie Rowson

Accountants

MSK Solutions Limited 2 Jasmine Close Redhill Surrey RH1 5LH

Bankers

HSBC Northamptonshire Commercial Centre St Clair House 5 Old Bedford Road Northampton NN4 7AA

Registered Office

2 Jasmine Close Redhill Surrey RH1 5LH

Legal Status

King's Gate Christian Fellowship is a company limited by guarantee incorporated on 16th May 2009, registration number 6907625. Registered with the Charity Commission, registration number 1130035

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King's Gate Christian Fellowship Report and Accounts for the year ended 31st May 2024

Trustees Report

The Trustees present their annual report and independently examined financial statements for the year ended 31st May 2024.

Structure, Governance and Management

King's Gate Christian Fellowship is a company limited by guarantee (company number 6907625). It is also a registered charity (Charity number 1130035). Both registrations are in England and Wales. The company has dual status and the same people serve as its company directors and charity Trustees. A list of those serving during the year (including any who may have resigned and/or retired) is given on page 3. In this document the term "Trustee" is used but this should also be taken to mean "Director".

Trustees meetings are held face to face at least four times per annum. The day to day "spiritual" leadership and guidance of the Charity is delegated to the "ministry leadership" group.

Public Benefit

The Trustees have complied with the duty set out in section 17 of the Charities Act 2011 to have due regard to public benefit guidance by the commission. All Trustees give their time voluntarily and receive no benefit from the charity. Details of any reimbursement of expenses made by the Charity to the Trustees are set out in note 9. to the accounts.

Objectives, Activities and Future Developments

The objects of King's Gate Christian Fellowship are defined in its Articles of Association as follows: "to advance the Christian faith in accordance with the statement of beliefs in London and such other parts of the United Kingdom or the World as the Trustees may from time to time see fit"

"to fulfill such other purposes which are exclusively charitable"

"to relieve sickness and financial hardship and preserve good health"

The main ways in which King's Gate Christian fellowship accomplishes its objectives are:

"through adult ministry (this includes prayer, teaching, preaching, counselling and evangelism)."

"through assistance to the needy and the sick"

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Trustees Report (continued)

Prayer, teaching and evangelism

King's Gate Christian Fellowship continues to focus on the needs of its congregation in London. With the help and support of members of the congregation and leadership team the charity continues to run Sunday worship services and regular teaching. These events are all open to the Public and the members are encouraged to invite their friends, neighbours and family members.

Assisting the needy and the sick

As in previous years the charity has donated to members in the congregation needing benevolent help. Donations to other charities were made after the year end.

Achievements in the year

During the year the charity contined with its community outreach with meetings and house groups. All these activities were open to the Public.

Financial Review

Trustees continue to review the Charity's financial position. All donations and funds are unrestricted. Most donations are received from congregation members by standing order. The Trustees do not believe the Charity is involved in risky activity. All necessary employers and public liability insurances are held and under constant review. The Charity continues to be in good financial health with accumulated funds of £55,369 at 31st May 2024 (£69,724 at 31st May 2023).

Future Plans

The Trustees continue to support the vision of the leadership group who continue to grow the Charity.

Conclusion

This report has demonstrated that King's Gate Christian Fellowship is accomplishing its objectives which are to spread the message and teachings of Jesus Christ and to help those affected by poverty and sickness. In so doing, it continues to bring benefits to wider society and the community.

The Charity is in a sound financial position and is well placed to build on its work in 2024 and 2025.

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Trustees Report (continued)

Statement of Trustees Responsibilities

Company Law requires the Charity Trustees to prepare financial statements for each year, which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the Charity and of the incoming resources and application of resources at the end of the financial year. In doing so, the Trustees are required to:

The Trustees are responsible for maintaining proper accounting records which disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial affairs of the Charity and enables them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Companies Act 2006. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the Charity and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other activities.

The Trustees are responsible for the maintenance and integrity of the corporate and financial information included on the charitable company's website where applicable. Legislation in the United Kingdom governing the preparation and dissemination of financial statements may differ from legislation in other jurisdictions.

Approved by the Trustees and signed on their behalf on 31 March 2025

Russell Garner Trustee

Lydia Easton Trustee

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Independent Examiners Report

Independent Examiner's Report to the Trustees of King's Gate Christian Fellowship.

I report on the accounts for the year ended 31st May 2024 which are set out in "The Trustees Annual report" for the year ended 31st May 2024.

Respective Responsiblities of the Trustees and the Independent Examiner

The Trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. They 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:

Basis of 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 or disclosures in the accounts and seeking explanations from the management committee concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in a full audit, and consequently I do not express an audit opinion on the accounts.

Independent Examiner's statement

In connection with my examination, no matters have come to my attention that give me reasonable cause to believe that:

Signed - examiner Sandra King FCCA

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King's Gate Christian Fellowship Statement of Financial Activities for the year ended 31st May 2024

Notes
Income from:
2
Donations
Expenditure on:
3
Prayer, Preaching, Teaching & Community Support
Donations to Other Charitable causes
(Deficit)/Surplus for the year
Balances brought forward
Balances carried forward
2024
2024
£
£
48,854
48,854
63,209
0
63,209
(14,355)
69,724
55,369
2023
2023
£
£
30,951
30,951
53,225
12,000
65,225
(34,274)
103,998
69,724

There were no recognised gains and losses for the year other than those included in the Statement of Financial Activities. All activities of the Charity were derived from continuing operations.

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King's Gate Christian Fellowship Balance Sheet for the year ended 31st May 2024

Notes 2024 2024 2023 2023
£ £ £ £
Current Assets
Debtors 5 3,594 158
Cash at bank and in hand 53,175 71,652
56,769 71,810
Creditors: amounts due within one year 6 1,400 900
NET ASSETS 55,369 70,910
RESERVES
Brought forward 7 69,724 103,998
Current year (Deficit)/Surplus 7 (14,355) (34,274)
RESERVES carried forward 55,369 69,724

For the year ended 31st May 2024 the Company was entitled to exemption from audit under section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 relating to small companies.

The members have not required the Company to obtain an audit of its accounts for the year in question in accordance with section 476.

The Directors acknowledge their reponsibilities for complying with the requirements of the Companies Act with respect to accounting records and preparation of accounts.

These accounts have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to the small companies regime and in accordance with FRS102 SORP.

Approved by the Trustees and signed on their behalf on 31 March 2025

Russell Garner Trustee

Lydia Easton Trustee

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King's Gate Christian Fellowship Notes to the Financial Statements for the year ended 31st May 2024

1 ACCOUNTING POLICIES

The principal accounting policies adopted by the Trustees in the preparation of the financial statements are set out below. The accounting policies have been applied consistently throughout the year and in the preceding year.

a) Basis of accounting

The financial statements are prepared in accordance with 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) and the Charities Act 2011 (as amended by the Charities Act 2022). They are drawn up on the historical cost accounting basis. The Charity meets the definition of a public benefit entity under FRS 102.

The financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis.

b) Income

All income is recognised in the Statement of Financial Activities when the conditions for receipt have been met and there is reasonable assurance of receipt and the amount can be quantified with reasonable accuracy. Where a claim for repayment of income tax has or will be made, such income is grossed up for the tax recoverable.

The following specific policies are applied to categories of income:

Donations

Voluntary income is received by way of donations and is included in full in the Statement of Financial Activities when receivable. Donations to which the Charity is entitled but which have not been received by the year end are included in income in the Statement of Financial Activities and shown as debtors in the balance sheet.

Tax reclaimed on monies donated under the Gift Aid scheme

Income under this category is recognised in the financial statements on the date that the underlying donation is received by the Charity, where the tax reclaim is made within three months of the end of the financial year.

c) Expenditure

Expenditure is recognised on an accrual basis when a liability is incurred. Expenditure includes any VAT which cannot be fully recovered and is reported as part of the expenditure to which it relates. Expenditure on charitable activities comprise those costs incurred by the Charity in the delivery of its activities and services for its beneficiaries. It includes both costs that can be allocated directly to such activities and those costs of an indirect nature necessary to support them.

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King's Gate Christian Fellowship Notes to the Financial Statements for the year ended 31st May 2024

All costs are allocated between expenditure categories of the Statement of Financial Activities on a consistent basis with the use of resources. Costs related to an activity are allocated directly, others are apportioned on an appropriate basis.

a) Volunteers The value of service provided by volunteers is not incorporated into these financial statements. Further details of the contribution made by volunteers can be found in the Trustees Report.

b) Fund Accounting

The Charity maintains the following type of fund:

Unrestricted Fund

This represents unrestricted income which is expendable at the discretion of the Trustees in furtherance of the objectives of the Charity. Such funds may be held to finance both working capital and capital investment. The Charity has at the moment no designated funds.

c) Tangible Fixed Assets

Expenditure is recognised on an accrual basis when a liability is incurred. Expenditure includes any VAT which cannot be fully recovered and is reported as part of the expenditure to which it relates. Expenditure on charitable activities comprise those costs incurred by the Charity in the delivery of its activities and services for its beneficiaries. It includes both costs that can be allocated directly to such activities and those costs of an indirect nature necessary to support them.

d) VAT The Charity is exempt from VAT under HMRC registration as its activities are exempt activities.

e) Charitable Commitments

Charitable commitments which are legally binding on the Trustees are accounted for as expenditure in the Statement of Financial Activities. Where the promise of financial support is not binding on the Trustees, such intentions are accounted for by a transfer to a designated reserve. Activities that are to be wholly financed from future income do not form part of such designation and are disclosed in a note to the accounts.

2 DONATIONS

Donations represent restricted and unrestricted income donated by members of the church and visitors at Sunday meetings of the Charity and by standing order.

Donations 2024
2023
£
£
48,854
30,951
48,854
30,951

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King's Gate Christian Fellowship Notes to the Financial Statements for the year ended 31st May 2024

3 EXPENDITURE ON CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES

Prayer, Preaching, Teaching & Community Support
Donations to Other Charitable causes
Donations to Other Charitable causes comprises:
Donations to Registered Charities
Other Donations
2024
2023
£
£
63,209
53,225
0
12,000
63,209
65,225
0
10,000
0
2,000
0
12,000

4 INFORMATION REGARDING EMPLOYEES

Gross wages & pension
Employer's National Insurance
Self-employed administrator
2024
2023
£
£
13,009
11,340
NIL
NIL
NIL
630
13,009
11,970

No members of staff earned more than £60,000 during the year to 31st May 2024 or in the previous year.

Trustees remuneration

No Trustee or person related to or connected by business to them has received any remuneration from the Charity during the year for carrying out their duties as Trustees other than reimbursement of expenses as disclosed in note 9.

5 DEBTORS

Gift Aid Recoverable
Other debtors
2024
2023
£
£
3,594
158
0
0
3,594
158

6 CREDITORS: amounts falling due within one year

Other creditors and accruals 2024
2023
£
£
1,400
900
1,400
900

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King's Gate Christian Fellowship Notes to the Financial Statements for the year ended 31st May 2024

7 GENERAL FUND

Current year (Deficit)/Surplus
balance from previous years
Balance carried forward
2024
2023
£
£
(14,355)
(34,274)
69,724
103,998
55,369
69,724

8 TAXATION

The Charity's activities are exempt from taxation under Section 505 of the Income and Corporation Taxes Act 1998.

9 REIMBURSEMENT OF TRUSTEES EXPENSES

The total number of Trustees who received re-imbursement
Total amount paid to Trustees for reimbursement of expenses in the
year.
2024
2023
£
£
107
3,065
no.
no.
1
1

10 TAXATION

The Charity is incorporated as a company limited by guarantee having no share capital and, in accordance with the Memorandum of Association, every member is liable to contribute a sum of £1 in the event of the Company being wound up. At 31st May 2024 there were 4 members.

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