WEMBLEI CIIRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP REPORT AND Tr"INAYCIAL STATEMEIYTS 31 MARCH 2024 Registered C'harity Number: 1139705 WEMBLEY CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP IP4DEX TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED.11 MARCH 2024 l)agLS I.F.GAI. ANI) ADMINIS'I'RA I"IVI:. INF'ORMA'I'ION RI.:PORT 01." THL. 'J'RUS'I'LL.'S RL.IY)RT OF "I HF. INDLPF.'NI)I.'NT F.XAMINI.-R s'rA'I'I.'Mf.,NT 01.. FINANCIAL AL rivilli.s IIAL.ANCI: SIIF.F.T io CASFI r.LOW STATf.,MF.NT NofLS'IO TFif.. FtNANCIAL SI"A I E.:MI',NT WEMBLEY CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP FIN.4NC'IAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YE.4R ENDED 31 MARCH 2024 Legal and administrative information .1 rusT¢¢s= l)uring ihi l liir At 31 MARCH ?0?4 Mr. J ( M%. l. Jiihn Chairman .1 r¢asurer Mr. S Kuri.IkosL Mr. (- .laLiih R¢gistLY¥"d C)ffiLL'. Ri)e CJfLLn I lall rinLLS .Ii-illUL" Kingsburb" NW9 9JI. C harity NumbL'r: 11397(b 13dnk¢T%= I I%IIC' Ilank Pl¢ WL'mblil I ligh Str¢LI iTrndi)n IIAII ?I)IJ Inde￿nden( Examin¢r- r" jiiigu I ILnrn Ana¢lc FCC'A ?7 irlil Av¢nuc urbitiii) K I'5 9111) WEMBLEY CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP FINANCIAL STATF:MENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED.11 MARCH 2024 REPORT OF THE TIiUSTEES The trustees are delighted to present their report and the iinaudited accounts of the charity for the year ended 31, March ?094. The financial statements compl! with the charities act :. O I l. the Memorandum and Articles of Association. and Accouniingy and Reporting, by Charitie%.' Siatemeiit of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their account5 in accorclance i¥'iih the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland {FRS I O? I let'fectiwel January ?015} STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMTr".NT Constitution Wemblev Christian fellowship is registered with the Chilriii. Cominission. Its objects. pow'ers, board and membership deiails are contained wiihin the Ljowerning documenl. Objects Wernbley Chrislian Fellowship's objects as sei oui in il% governing documents are. l . The advancement of the Christian Faith in the L i)ited Kingdom and abroad bv the proclamation of the Gospel of Jesus Christ and preaLhino the word of God in accordance with the statement of fundamental truths of AssL'inblies ot God in Great Britain and Northern Ireland, as approved by the General coiincil from time to time. 2. To relieve sickness and financial hardship and i(1 proinote and preseri'e good health by the provision of funds, goods or services of an), kin(l. incliidingj throligh ihe provision of counselling and support in such parts of ihe United Kingdoin or the H'"orld adhering to the Trusiees discretion from time to time. 3. To advance education in such M'ays and such pai'ls of the L nited Kingdom or other parts of the world as the Trustees from time to time rnav think fit. 4. Such other charitable purposes as shall further ilie aiiainment of rhe above objects of the church Public Benefit We have set out in this report. the main acttvities undeni?ken b), the organisalion in order to carrv our ihe charity's aims for the public benefit as outlined lil, Il'einble), Christian Fellowship's objects set out in tts governing document. In doing so. we have liad due regFards to the public benefit ?uidance published by the charity commission, Management The Trustees manage the charity." s operalions. The charl1￿ 14 governed by its constitution which contains rules and regulalions. financial control procediires and ihe financial management procediire of the charity. WEMBLEY CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP FINANC'IAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024 REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES CONTINUES ACHJEVEMENTS AND PERFORMANCE Our Sunday services are centred aroiind fosiering a strong sense of communit),. As a key activity of our organizaiion, we organize and lead Il)esi' services. bringing people together for communal worship. The congregation is encniiragFed Iii enhance their spiritual, moral, and social well-being. We provide support through prayer. counsel ling. healingF.. and emotional upliftment, wh7ch helps to inspire and invigorate individuals, lives. Addiiionally. ii,'e offer a communily meal al-ler each Sunday service. creating an opportunity for fello￿'Ship. We have been pleased to welcome new individuals and families to our Sunday gatherings regularly. Recently. we iniroduced an evening serN'ice for those who are unable to altend in the morning session. 2. Nlission During the lasi financial J'ear. M'e successfiil Iv continued to support 56 missionaries in rural areas of India to further the Chrisiian faith. Our support extended to pastors and their t￿nI]leS. ensuring their overall well_being,. 3. Children's Vlinistries As a church and charitable organizaiion. ¥i.e prioritize the development of children and young people, recognizing them as the fllture ol'oiir families. churches. and the nation. One of our primary objectives is 10 enhance their spiritual. physical, mental. and their overall well- being. We implement a variety ot" progra]￿.5 lailored to different age groups to achieve this goal, which are listed below: .giindaJ .fehoi)I The Sunday school is targeted at childreii betiween the ages of 3 and 18. where the are divided into separate classes based on a¥Je and follow a well-structured syllabus. This sj'llabus is designed to impart Christiaii ￿a]ueS. ground them in ihe Christian faith. and address their concerns iii a coinfortable and safe environment. Each lesson includes games. activities, songs. and de￿.0110n$ io eiigjagie the children effeclively. We aim to nurture a strong. compassionate. and God-fearinb generation for the future of our countr),. cU￿entI).. i￿e have 5() Lids enrolled in our Sundav School. Ig17ilL.' I'ocalion Bihle ,gLh()i)I DuringF the Easter break. Ihe church organizL'd a ihree-day camp for children from our congregation and the surroundingF coiniiiunit),. The progJram was designed to convey the Chrislian message in an enjoi'able and engJagFing atmosphere. Each session was thoughtfully planned to incliide blame5. activities, songs, and devotions, aimed at instilling strong Christian values iii the children's lives. The &?oal 15 lo guide them toward becominbF responsible and God-tearing citizens of this country. Talep71 Coiifcsl These competitions are held annuallv to provide younblsters and adults alike an avenue to exhibii and improve their taleiits (ind to encourage them to use il WEMBLEY CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024 REPORT OF THE TRUSTEF.S CONTINUES beneficially for all. Some of the competitions included &ingTring. musical perfonnance. art and many more. 4. Youth Ministr), Youih ministry largets the )'outh and l'oung adults in ihL coinrnunilv. Various programs ￿'"ere conducled to develop their ialenis. Ouidoor e￿.enis. Socicil gatherings and regular meetings ￿'ere conducted to cater for the needs of this age group. S. I￿OMen N.linistn' The focus is on supporting ihe ii'omeD in ihe congregaii()n in their spiritual and personal development. These meetings provide opportUTtilies for pral'er and neti%orking. Each gathering includes pra) ers. testimonies. and educaiional actii'ilies. 6. Bells and l.ights- Christmas Ei'ent During the festive season. the church conducted a speciiil program for the cornTnunity to share the Christmas message. It ivas ￿'ell received in ihe commiii)ilN' iiiih oi'er 550 people attending the program. This ￿'aS a free-for-all all event that included Inusical ShO￿'s. concert. plajs. Chrislmas thoughts and dinner for all which enabled the communii!" to bond logether. 7. Communit}. Supporl The charity has extended its philanthropic help io varioLlS members of the community in limes of dire need as per ihe guidance of ihe trusiee board. The siipporl extended rdnges from hospitalit), aid packs. and hospital and home visils to monetary aid to Iiienibers ot- the society M'ho are in extreme fjnancial difficulTh'. 8. .4nnual Chiirch Das- Out Annual church da), out ￿a$ hosied ai Sandbanks. Poole t.or Ihe church community. It ￿'aS an opportunity for the congregation to meet and socialize ()iilside ihe nornial sellingys. 9. 1 lelping Iland: School I13mper% EverN' year. provide children in our mission cenlres iii India M"ith essential school supplies. including bags. books. and clothing. This initiative significantl}. alleviales the financial burden on their families. ensuring thai the children have the neces%arn' resources lo pursue iheir education. This assistance has been a tremendous relief for the fainilies. alloii ing iheTn to focus on other pressinbF needs and pro￿lding their children H'ith a more hopeful aiid secure future. 10. Famili Retreat This financial )'ear ￿'e conducled a 4-daN, famili. camp 1( f the Heatree Teireat centre. The key focus was on building up famil). relationships and M'a¥s holi li) lead a biblical married life. FINANCIAL REVIEW The total income for this vear ￿'aS £220,140 and the tOl&il expenditure £180,473 resulting in a surplus of £39,667 WEMBLEY CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP FINAN('IAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024 REPORT OF TIIE TRUSTEES CONTINUES FIITIIRE DEVELOPMENT PLAN With God's gyuidance. we plan to eslablish tii.o additional outstations in the Uniled Kingdom and extend our support 10 l O morL' missionaries and their families in India, enhancing their overall ￿elfare. Our charit! is commilled io initiating various community projects aimed al reaching ai)d cissisling people in society. We also intend to organize seasonal events and outreach prog)rams. continuing7 our mission to provide financial and spirilual support to those iii need. Through these efforts, we aim to uplift individuals and foster a stronger, Inore compassionate community. CONCLUSION We are thankful to the God Almighiy for eiiabling us to do the ivork and trust in His providence to g)uide us in ihe years to coinL. We are apprecialive of our trustees, church leaders for their prd)'erful support durinb, Ihi% financial year and to our volunieers, friends and families who have been a continuous source of support and encouragement. Signed on behalf of the trustees, Pastor Jai Chairman OIAugust 2024 e George WEMBLEY CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024 REPORT OF THE INDEPEf4DENT EXAMINER TO THE TRUSTEES OF WEMBLEY I'HRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP I rLport on ihe aLcounts of Wemblcy Chrislian l.tllowship ti)I' th¥ Viar iiidid 31 Mi￿l'h ?0•4 %¢t uut un pdg¢% Respeetli'e responsibilities oftrustees and examiner I'hL Lharil!" s truslLLS (w."hi) arL als() thL dirLLtI)rs i)t'thL LompaiiN ti)r purpc)5LS L)I-LL)mpany lawl ar¢ r¥spon5ibli Ic>r thi prup￿dI]l)n c>t-thL aiLciullis. "I"h¢ iharilj. Ii"ustLLS Ll)nsid¢r that an audit 1% ni)t r4quifLd f()r rhis )'Lar undcr s¢¢tinn 144 ()l-Ih¢ C haritl¢8 Alt •{) I l and (hJl an indupundLnl Ixaminalii)n 1.4 nLL'dLd. Ilaving satisli¢d my%¢lf' that th¢ ¥h￿lty is not %ubjiLt to audii unLiLr L()[]ip￿> law 1% cligFiblL t(Ir indLpcndcnt Lxaniination. it is my rcsponsibility. to.. examine the aicounts under seLticin 145 of ihe ChariiiLs ilLr to fnlli)w ihi prc)¢Ldure% laid di)wn in thL (iLnLral l)iiiLliiins g?IWLn by thL C'harity Lommission unLl¢r %¢Llii)n 145(5)(b) (If Ihe Ch￿]11¢￿ ALI- and (o stat¥ wh¢ih¢r pdrtlLular matt¢r% hav¥ LC)mc [() MN. ;Iltintion Basis of independent examiner's statement My. ¢xaminaliL)n Larri¢d Iiul in aLLIiTdanLt w'iih Ihc CiLlliral l )ir¢ctii)ns giVLn by thc Qharity Cc)mmis55uyJ. An ¢xaminalion inLlud¢s a r¢vi¢w' ot lh¢ aiL()Iiiilii)gJ rLLI)rd% klpl by th¥ Lhdrity. and a ¢iimpdri%i)n ()f th¢ dLlI)ullis present¢d with ih()%¢ r¢L(Ird.%. li iil%(i iriLludL% L()n%idLrati()n nt any unusual it¥ms i)r disLI().surLs in ihu aLcounts and seLking Lxplanations fvL)m l'i)11 <1$ trust¥¢s ionL¥rning att J. such m¢ittirs. 'I'h¢ proLedur¢s und¢rtak¥n do nol pri)vid¢ all th¢ i'vidin¢L tlial ￿1)Uld bi fiquifud in an auLlil dnd ¢iinsiqucnlly no i)pinii)n 18 givLn as to whLthLr thL aLLounc% iirL4inl d 'fruL and fairL' ViLl4" and thL fLporl is limiled tci thc)s¢ mallirs 5Lt c)ut in the stat¢mLnt LK.Ic)w. Independent examiner's stalement In Lunn¢L(ion Th'iih tny ex￿1nd1]i)n, n() malt¢r has L()mc li) ni!, Jllinlii)n whiLh givL% ML cause ti) believe Ihal in dny matLrial rLsTKCt'. thl aLCI)unting reLord8 were not kept in aLLI)rdanLL Ii'iih %LLfi()n 130 ()f IhL Charili¥s Acl; or th¢ aLLI)unL% did n()l aLL()rd with Ih¥ aLL()unling rLL(Ii'd4: iir thL aLLI)unt% did n()[ L()mply w'"iih rh¢ appliLablL rLLILiifimint% LÉ)nLLrning thi fnrm , the Lompany/Lharilv. oihir iniome is aLLounfLd for on an accruals basis as far a% 1% prudLmt li) do w. Ii is thc charity's PK)liL)' to sh()M' incomL bL'fc7ru dLduLlic)n of ¥X￿n5LS LXLLpi ￿hlfu (Irh¥n4 %iatLd. Interest receii'able Inrir¥%t i)n tunds hLld on deposit is includ¢d w,hcn r¢L¢ivabli and Th¢ ami)unt can h" m¢a%ur¢d r¢lidbly by the iharity: this is ni)rnially utKJn nolifiLalion of the intcrcst Pdid ()r payabl¥ ihi Bank. Fund accounting [ln￿.￿lfIL Tid tunds arL available ic) s￿nd ()n aLtii'ilic% Ihdl tui'ihLI" i)I'ihi piirpi)s¢s i)t the Lharity. l)i%ignatcd tunds arL unrLslriLl¥d fvnds of thL Lharif* w"hiLh rh¥ (lliSTLL% havi dLLid¥d ai iheir di4Lrelii)n ti) ¢t a%id¢ li) u5¢ tor a SPiLlti¥ purFN)s¢. R¢51riLILd tund% ari di¥naii(bns M"hiLh thL dc)ni)r has SPicifiLd arL (() b¢ olcly used t-or parl1Lul￿ dTL&% of Ihc ¢harity'% w.ork or fi)r %Piiitii pri)j¥ils. Expenditure and irrecoverable VAT E'xp¢ndilur¢ is r¥Lv¥nis¥d i)nL¢ there is a Icgal or Lons¢rnciii i ()bligaliiin fo mak¢ a paymLnt to a third party. il ]% pr()bablL that %ittlLillint M'ill k r¢4uir¢d. and th¥ ami)uni ()t-Ih¢ i)bliualion Lan b¢ m¥a4ured r¢liably. I..XP¥nditWL is LlassitlLd undL'r th¢ following actiTritN" hLadinL'. Exp¢ndilur¢ on Lhariiabl¢ a¢tii'itic% inLlud¢s (hL LCTr5ts ul-dilii'iring S¥r¥'iccs & othcr aL Tiviti¥S ti)gLthcr with their ￿SOCiaTed support costs Irr¢Lov¢rabl¢ VAT 1% charged as a Lost against th¢ activit). ti)r M"hiLh ihi ¥XPL"nditurc M'as ineurrLd. 12 WEMBLEY CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024 l. Accounting Poli¢ies (¢ontinuedl Cash at bank and in hand Cd%h Ji bank and Lash in hand includis L&sh and %hcirf tcrn] highls- liquid ini'LStment5 with a short maturity c)t thrL¢ miinths or Ilss fr()m lh¢ dali i)l-aiqUl%iliiTrn or O￿nIng i)t IhL d￿￿$It or similar aL'LI)UTtI. 2. Voluntary Income Unrestricted Funds 2024 2023 Gifts and donalions Missions Gift Aid Refund Others Total 153.3?8 ?5.4?0 ?6.499 14.893 153.3?8 ?5.4?0 ?6.499 14.893 220 140 109.709 14.485 ?7.439 10.157 161 790 All incomc fri)m donation5 and legdLiLS wa% unr¥stricted (?013 - all unrestTi¢ted). 3. Anaty5is of expenditure on charitable activities Costs of Charitable Governance gener21ing Aclii'ilie5 costs funds Total 2024 Total 2023 Welfare & Benevolent expenses Support Cosls Governance l?J.401 57.073 78.?87 51.339 57.073 180 473 180 473 129 626 4. Analvsis belween restric¢ed and unreslricted expenditure C051s of Charilable Governance generaling Actii'ilies eosts funds Tolal 2024 Total 2023 Restricted Unrestricted 180.473 180.473 1?9,6?6 180 473 180 473 129 626 13 WEMBLEY CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL sT.4TEME￿Ts FOR THE YEAR EPIDED JI NI.4RCH 2024 5. Corporale taxation The charity is exempt from tax on income and gains falling iiithin section 478 of the Corporation T&x Act 2010 to the extent thal these are applied io ils cliarilable objects. 6. Tangible Fixed Assets 2024 2023 COST At beginning of the vear Addilions for period At end of year DEPRECIATION At be¥inning of the vear Depreciation for period At end of year 3?.087 3?.087 NET BOOK VALUE 7. Creditors- amounts falling due within one vear 2024 2023 Tax and social security Accruals and Other crediloTS Nil 400 Nil 400 8. Anal)'sis of charilable fund Anal)'sis of movement in unresiricted ￿nds. Balance Incoming 01.04.23 Resources Resources Transfers Investment Funds Expended Tolfrom Gainl(loss) 31.03.24 funds General Fund Designated Funds 159.107 ??0.140 (180.47.; 198.774 159 107 ??0 140 180 47.11 198 774 14 WEMBLEY CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024 9. Post balance sheet evenls The trustees were not aware of anv post ba11L nce sheet events at the date of preparation of ihe ?0?4 financial statements and accordinbJly there ¢lre no related provisions. l O. Related party transactions The trustees are not aware of an), related party transactions durinbF the year. I l. Ultimate Controlling party The charitable company and its act1￿1t1eS arL controlled by the board of trustees and any elected executives. 12. Operating Leases 2024 2023 Land and buildings which expire.. Within one year Between l and ? years ?8,800 8,000 The totals above represent ihe total future iiiinimum lease payments under non-cancellable operating leases. 13 Staff Costs and Emoluments 2024 2023 Total staff costs were as follows: Wages and salaries Social security costs Other pension costs 30.944 3?,310 1.760 1.880 The average number of emplojees during Ihe year, calculated based on full-time equivalent hours was as follows: 2024 2023 Number of adrninistrative staff Number of managemeni staff No employee received remuneration of more than £60,000 during the year (2023 - Nil} 15