## Asian Calvary Church Trustees Annual Report For Year Ending 30th September 2023 Registered Charity Number 1148593 ## Table of Contents Reference and Administration........................................................................................................... 3 Structure Governance and Administration........................................................................................ 4 Governing Document ........................................................................................................................ 4 Organisational Structure.................................................................................................................... 4 Trustees ............................................................................................................................................. 5 Risk Management.............................................................................................................................. 5 Trustees Report................................................................................................................................. 6 Objectives and Activities................................................................................................................... 6 Summary of Main Activities undertaken for Public Benefit ............................................................. 6 Achievements and Performance....................................................................................................... 6 Main Services.................................................................................................................................... 7 Financial Summary ............................................................................................................................ 8 ## Asian Calvary Church ## **Reference and Administration** **Charity Name** Asian Calvary Church **Charity Registration Number** 1148593 **Charity’s Principal Address** 4 Lea Gardens Penn Fields Wolverhampton West Midlands WV3 0LX ## **Trustees** Rev Ashok Masih Mr S Harjit Singh Mr James Masih Mrs Kamaljit Kaur ## **Banking** Natwest West Bromwich Branch 309 High Street West Bromwich West Midlands B70 8LX ## **Structure Governance and Administration** **Governing Document** The church is a registered charity. For the year ending 30 September 2015 the church was governed by a CHURCH CONSTITUTION which was adopted on 13th May 2012. Registered Charity status was granted on 16th August 2012 under the registration number 1148593. ## **Organisational Structure** The managing Trustees of Asian Calvary Church are broken down into the following organisational structure. ## 1. Pastors Senior Pastor Rev Dr Isaac Masih Mattu Rev Dr Ashok Masih 2. Elders & Committee Members Mr Harjit Singh - Treasurer Mr James Masih Mrs Kamaljit Kaur Mrs Asha Soma Masih Mr Andrew Christian - Secertary Mr Shamsher Sidhu 3. Youth Leaders Mr Shamsher Sidhu 4. Safeguarding Officer / Coordinator Mrs Rekha Sidhu 5 Trustees ## **MANAGING TRUSTEES** 1. The Managing Trustees of the Church are the Pastors and elders and any number of deacons, committee members appointed in accordance with the Church Rules provided that a person may not be appointed as a Managing Trustee if he is disqualified from being a trustee of any charity under Section 178 of the Charities Act 2011 (as explained in Schedule 3) or any statutory extension, modification, amendment or re-enactment of that statute or under any regulations or orders made under it unless such disqualification has been waived by the Charity Commission. There shall be not less than 3 Managing Trustees. 2. Whenever a new Managing Trustee is appointed he/she shall be provided with a copy of: - - (a) The latest annual report and accounts of the Church. - (b) The Constitution and Church Rules. Risk Management A safeguarding officer has been appointed by Asian Calvary church. There has been an update to the Safeguarding policy to ensure adherence to all relevant legislation. Asian Calvary Church is a member of CCPAS for the purposes of carrying out DBS checks against all volunteer staff that work with children or vulnerable people. Asian Calvary Church has Insurance policies with Ansvar Insurance covering: 1. Pastoral Liability 2. Public Liability Insurance 3. Trustees Indemnity Insurance 4. Cash in Transit 5. Fixtures & Fittings were declared to Ansvar Insurance 6 ## **Trustees Report** Objectives and Activities: The advancement of the Christian faith in accordance with the basis of faith primarily but not exclusively within the West Midlands area and the surrounding areas and such other charitable purposes as shall, in the opinion of the managing Trustees further the work of the church. Summary of Main Activities undertaken for Public Benefit The Church has given due consideration to the Charity Commission's general guidance on public benefit and the specific guidance on charities for the advancement of religion. The church promotes the Christian faith which leads to radical changes for the better in the lives of those who embrace it. These changes are evident in the at ude of church members who seek to conduct themselves as citizens, employees, parents and neighbours in their communities. Achievements and Performance International Report Asian Calvary Church supports several branches in India, these are funded by donations collected in the UK for £680 per month. ## Conventions Asian Calvary Church regularly has International and National Guest Speakers with the express purpose of promoting the objectives of the church. ## **Sunday school** Asian Calvary Church operates a Sunday school for children. The class is attended by between 30 – 40 children where the children are encouraged to sing, learn about the bible and other Christ based educational activities. The Sunday school has 6 teachers which fall within the safeguarding ratio and the teachers have valid DBS checks. Asian Calvary Church has an annual subscription that automatically renews CRB as and when required. Sunday School was only operational during periods when the Church was open. 7 ## **Youth** Asian Calvary Youth is attended by 15 - 20 young people, there are two youth leaders. The youth meetings actively encourage Gospel Singing and the learning and playing of musical instruments. The church is actively engaging with the local youth in order to develop them into moral upstanding citizens. ## Evangelism Asian Calvary Church actively promotes evangelism. Outreach events are held in the summer month during clement weather. A group of the congregation engage with the local community and raise awareness of church activities through one-to-one interaction as well as the distribution of Christian based literature. ## Main Services Monday: Ladies fellowship meeting is organized by Sister Joshphine Mattu with 10-15 ladies every week in Wolverhampton. Tuesday: Rev Dr Ashok Masih Mattu hold a Prayer meeting with an attendance of over 20 people via Zoom Video Conferencing. Wednesday: Home fellowship meeting conducted by Rev Dr Ashok Maish Mattu with different families every week with 15-20 church members. Thursday: Rev. Dr Isaac Masih Mattu holds a Bible study in Beeches Road with the attendance of 2030 people. Sunday: Rev Dr Isaac Masih Mattu a lead weekly Sunday meeting in Beeches Road attended by over 50 people. Praise and Worship is conducted in English & Various Asian languages. The service itself is conducted in English & is translated into the prevalent Asian language within the congregation on that day. Rev Dr Ashok Masih and Rev Dr Isaac Masih Mattu lead weekly Sunday meetings in Wolverhampton attended by over 100 people. Praise and Worship is conducted in English & Various Asian languages, it is led by Mr Shamsher Sidhu. The service itself is conducted in English & is translated into the prevalent Asian language within the congregation on that day. 8 **Financial Summary** Asian Calvary Church Income and Expenditure Account Year Ended 30th September 2023 2023 2022 Offerings £41,566 £46,261 Expenditure Salary £15,041 £19,200 Tax & National Insurance £0 £2,958 Church Rent £9,405 £8,560 Pastor Expenses £9,600 £9,900 Website £144 £144 Gift to Visiting Pastors £100 £100 Computer Expenses £86 £86 Gifts and Donations £197 £0 Mothering Sunday £113 £205 Sunday School £443 £178 Bank Charges due to Low Funds £108 £0 Car Loan £4,046 £0 Media £0 £600 Motor Expenses & Vehicle Repairs £2,098 £7,214 Sundry Fixture and Repairs £79 £380 Printing and Stationary £681 £63 Mileage & Fuel £170 £2,501 AV Equipment £1,502 £1,044 Refreshments £375 £0 Insurance, DB, ICO £1,905 £1,667 Total Expenses £46,088 £55,212 Deficit over Offerings -£4,522 -£8,951 Treasurer’s Comments I approve the above Accounts and Confirm I have made available all relevant records, information and explanations for their compilation. Treasurer's Comments I approve the above Accounts and Confirm I have made available all relevant records, information and explanations for their compilation. Signed: Sinda Harjit Singh (Treasurer) - Signed: Rev Dr Ashok Masih Mattu Dated: 22/11/2023