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Trustees' Annual Report for the period
Period start date Period end date 01 July 2024 30 June 2025
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Section A Reference and administration details
Charity name Other names charity is known by Registered charity number (if any) 1153291
BETHESDA CHURCH (BC)
1153291
Charity's principal address 53 Hansdon CLOSE
Manchester Postcode M8 0TZ
Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
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Trustee name | Office (if any) | Dates acted if not for whole **year ** |
Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint trustee (ifany) |
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| Mamie KATSHINGE | ||||
| Ntumba TSHIBANGU | ||||
| Nsingi LUZOLO | ||||
Names of the trustees for the charity, if any, (for example, any custodian trustees)
Name Dates acted if not for whole year
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| Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information) Type of adviser Name Address |
Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information) Type of adviser Name Address |
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) | ||
Section B Structure, governance and management
Description of the charity’s trusts
Type of governing document
Constitution
(eg. trust deed, constitution) Unincorporated association How the charity is constituted (eg. trust, association, company) Trustees are appointed and approved by the existing trustees in Trustee selection methods accordance with the charity’s constitution. (eg. appointed by, elected by)
Additional governance issues (Optional information)
The charity has appropriate policies and procedures in place. Trustees You may choose to include meet regularly to oversee the activities and management of the charity. additional information, where relevant, about:
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policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees;
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the charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works;
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relationship with any related parties;
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trustees’ consideration of major risks and the system and procedures to manage them.
Section C Objectives and activities
Summary of the objects of the charity set out in its governing document
The purpose of the charity, as set out in its governing document, is to advance the Christian faith in accordance with its statement of beliefs. The charity seeks to promote spiritual development, provide religious teaching, and support the community through its activities.
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The charity carries out its objectives for the public benefit by holding regular church services, prayer meetings, and Bible studies which are open to all members of the public. The charity also organises community outreach activities, workshops, and events aimed at promoting the Christian faith, supporting individuals, and strengthening community cohesion.
Summary of the main activities undertaken for the public benefit in relation to these objects (include within this section the statutory declaration that trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit)
In addition, the charity provides support through education, training, and guidance to help individuals develop spiritually and improve their wellbeing. These activities are provided free of charge or at minimal cost to ensure they are accessible to the wider community.
The trustees confirm that they have had regard to the Charity Commission’s guidance on public benefit when planning and carrying out the charity’s activities.
Additional details of objectives and activities (Optional information)
You may choose to include further statements, where relevant, about:
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policy on grantmaking;
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policy programme related investment;
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contribution made by volunteers.
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Section D Achievements and performance
Summary of the main achievements of the charity during the year
The charity organised regular Sunday services, prayer meetings and Bible study sessions throughout the year to support the spiritual development of its members.
In addition, the church held retreats, workshops and conferences aimed at promoting the principles and teachings of the Christian faith. Fundraising activities were also carried out to support the charity’s operations and future development.
The charity also undertook community outreach activities to engage with the wider community and provide support where needed.
These activities have contributed to the advancement of the charity’s objectives and have had a positive impact on individuals and the local community.
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Section E Financial review
Brief statement of the
charity’s policy on reserves
The charity aims to maintain sufficient reserves to support its ongoing activities and meet its financial obligations. The trustees monitor the level of reserves regularly to ensure the charity remains financially stable.
Details of any funds materially in deficit
None
Further financial review details (Optional information)
You may choose to include additional information, where relevant about:
- the charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising);
The charity’s main sources of income include donations, offerings and fundraising activities. Expenditure during the year was primarily used to support church services, events, retreats, workshops, and community outreach activities.
The trustees ensure that all funds are applied in line with the charity’s objectives and for the benefit of the public.
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how expenditure has supported the key objectives of the charity;
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investment policy and objectives including any ethical investment policy adopted.
Section F Other optional information
None
Section G Declaration
The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.
Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees
Signature(s)
Katshingwe
Full name(s) Mamie Katshingwe Position (eg Secretary, Chair, Trustee etc)
Date 29/04/2026
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| 1153291 BETHESDA CHURCH (BC) |
1153291 BETHESDA CHURCH (BC) |
1153291 BETHESDA CHURCH (BC) |
No (if any) | No (if any) | No (if any) | CC16a | |
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| For the period from |
01/07/2024 Period start date |
To | 30/06/2025 Period end date |
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| Section A Receipts and payments | |||||||
| A1 Receipts | Unrestricted funds to the nearest £ 50,208 - - - - - - - 50,208 - - - 50,208 35,000 5,000 6,000 2,500 4,000 1,000 200 1,003 - 54,703 - - - 54,703 - 4,495 - 7,753 3,258 |
Restricted funds to the nearest £ - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - |
Endowment funds to the nearest £ - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - |
Total funds to the nearest £ 50,208 - - - - - - - 50,208 - - - 50,208 35,000 5,000 6,000 2,500 4,000 1,000 200 1,003 - 54,703 - - - 54,703 - 4,495 |
Last year to the nearest £ |
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| Donations & offerings | 50,208 | - | |||||
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| Sub total(Gross income for AR) |
50,208 | - | |||||
| A2 Asset and investment sales, (see table). |
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| Sub total | - | - | |||||
| Total receipts A3 Payments |
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Rent & rates(hall,hotel,venue) |
35,000 | - | |||||
| Conferences & hospitality | 5,000 | - | |||||
| Church equipment(TV, projector, laptops, printer, instruments) |
6,000 | - | |||||
Gift & donations |
2,500 | - | |||||
| Travel & accommodation | 4,000 | - | |||||
| Internet & communication (BT, phone, data) |
1,000 | - | |||||
| Volunteer transport | 200 | - | |||||
| Foods drinks | 1,003 | - | |||||
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| **Sub total ** | 54,703 | - | |||||
| A4 Asset and investment purchases (see table) |
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| **Sub total ** | - | - | |||||
| Total payments Net of receipts/(payments) A5 Transfers between funds A6 Cash funds last year end Cash funds this year end |
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| - 4,495 | - | - | - 4,495 | - | |||
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| 7,753 | - | - | 7,753 | - | |||
| 3,258 | - | - | 3,258 | - |
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 B4 Assets retained for the charity’s own use B5 Liabilities B3 Investment assets |
Signature Details Details Bank account (Natwest) Details Details Total cash funds (agree balances with receipts and payments account(s)) Details |
Unrestricted funds Restricted funds to nearest £ to nearest £ 3,258 - - - - - 3,258 - 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 |
Endowment funds to nearest £ |
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| OK | |||
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| Date of approval |
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CCXX R2 accounts (SS)
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Independent examiner's report on the accounts
Section A Independent Examiner’s Report
Report to the trustees Charity Name BETHESDA CHURCH (BC) On accounts for the year 2025 Charity no 1153291 ended (if any) Set out on pages 1-10 (remember to include the page numbers of additional sheets)
Report to the trustees
I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity (“the Trust”) for the year ended 30 / 06 / 2025 .
Responsibilities and As the charity's trustees, you are responsible for the preparation of the basis of report accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 (“the Act”).
I report in respect of my examination of the Trust’s accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 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 I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have examiner's statement come to my attention in connection with the examination which gives me cause to believe that in, any material respect:
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the accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Charities Act; or
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the accounts did not accord with the accounting records; or
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the accounts did not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the form and content of accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 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.
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.
- Please delete the words in the brackets if they do not apply.
Date: 29/04/2026
Signed: Bofonda Name: Nancy Bofonda Bayolo Relevant professional Experience in payroll and financial administration qualification(s) or body (if any): Address: Broughton Hub
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Section B Disclosure
Only complete if the examiner needs to highlight material matters of concern (see CC32, Independent examination of charity accounts: directions and guidance for examiners).
Give here brief details of any items that the examiner wishes to disclose .
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