## **THE NOTTINGHAM CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP** the livin Servin God g g 

## **TRUSTEES’ ANNUAL REPORT** 


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Reporting period:<br>1 [st]  January 2024 to 31 [st]  December 2024<br>Registered Charity number:<br>1157395<br>Registered address:<br>14 Stanthorne Close<br>Nottingham<br>NG11 7DU<br>United Kingdom.<br>Trustees:<br>Aby Skariya<br>Asha Samuel<br>Leelamma Samuel<br>Susan Jolly<br>Accountants:<br>E & J Accountants<br>7 Bell Yard<br>London,<br>WC2A 2JR<br>United Kingdom<br>**----- End of picture text -----**<br>


*A registered charity in England and Wales, Registration number: 1157395 Registered Address: 14 Stanthorne Close, Nottingham, NG11 7DU, United Kingdom 

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## **THE NOTTINGHAM CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP** the livin Servin God g g 

## **Name and Objectives According to the Governing Document.** 

The name of the organisation is **THE NOTTINGHAM CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP** , which also uses the working name **TNCF** . 

The objectives of the organisation are for the benefit of the public: 

1. To advance the Christian faith (in accordance with the Statement of Beliefs) in such ways and in such parts of the United Kingdom or the world as the Trustees from time to time may think fit; 

2. To relieve sickness and financial hardship and to promote and preserve good health by the provision of funds, goods or services of any kind, including through the provision of counselling and support, in such parts of the United Kingdom or the world as the Trustees from time to time may think fit; 

3. To advance education in such ways and in such parts of the United Kingdom or the world as the Trustees from time to time may think fit. 

The Trustees have paid due attention to the Charity Commission’s general guidance on **public benefit** in respect of all the charity’s activities. 

## **Significant Activities** 

The Nottingham Christian Fellowship continues to operate financially as an independent trust. 

The Trust’s activities include: 

- Sunday meetings/worship sessions 

- Sunday school 

- Weekly cottage/online meetings 

- Monthly gatherings 

- Annual conventions 

- Monthly youth meetings 

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*A registered charity in England and Wales, Registration number: 1157395 Registered Address: 14 Stanthorne Close, Nottingham, NG11 7DU, United Kingdom 



## **THE NOTTINGHAM CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP** the livin Servin God g g 

## **Achievements and Performance** 

During the reporting period, the Trust has been able to operate in accordance with its governing document, delivering all planned activities successfully throughout the year. 

Activities during the reporting period have included: 

1. Weekly Sunday meetings 

2. Weekly Sunday school 

3. Weekly cottage/online meetings 

4. Monthly gatherings 

5. Monthly youth meetings 

6. Annual family camp/summer event 

7. Vacation Bible School (VBS) for children 

8. Annual convention 

As a Trust with forward-looking goals, we aim to expand these activities further and reach a wider audience, especially through the use of social media and other digital platforms in the future. 

## **Financial Review** 

The charity’s finances have been responsibly managed throughout the financial year. All income received has been applied solely towards achieving the charity’s objectives and supporting its activities. 

Expenditure has been carefully monitored to ensure value for money and accountability. Any surplus remaining at the end of the financial year has been retained within the Trust’s bank account to meet future operational needs, support planned outreach initiatives, and maintain the financial stability of the organisation. 

Total Receipts: **£44,949** & Total Payments: **£21,392** 

The Trustees are satisfied that the charity remains financially sound and sustainable. 

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*A registered charity in England and Wales, Registration number: 1157395 Registered Address: 14 Stanthorne Close, Nottingham, NG11 7DU, United Kingdom 



## **THE NOTTINGHAM CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP** the livin Servin God g g 

## **Structure, Governance and Management** 

## **Governing Document / Bylaw** 

The charity is controlled by its **Governing** Document, a **Deed of Trust** and operates in accordance with the **Charities Act 2011** and other relevant charity law in England and Wales. 

## **Risk Management** 

The Trustees have a duty to identify and review the risks to which the charity is exposed and to ensure that appropriate systems and internal controls are in place to provide reasonable assurance against fraud, error, or loss. 

## **Responsibilities of the Trustees** 

The Trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records that disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charity and to enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the **Charities Act 2011** and the **Charity (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008** . 

The Trustees are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charity and taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities. 

## **Statement of Preparation** 

This report has been prepared in accordance with the **charity’s receipts and payments accounting principles** , as applicable to smaller charities preparing accounts on a receipts and payments basis. 

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**1157395** 

**CC16a** 

## **Receipts and payments accounts** 

**For the period** 01/01/2024 31/12/2024 **To from** 

## **Section A Receipts and payments** 

**Unrestricted Endowment Restricted funds Total funds Last year funds funds to the nearest      £ to the nearest £ to the nearest £ to the nearest £ to the nearest £** 

**A1 Receipts** Tithe & Donations **26,939 - - 26,939 5,770** Offering **11,592 - - 11,592 9,145** Gift Aid **4,828 - - 4,828 -** Loan repayments **450 - - 450 1,000** Restricted donations **1,140 - 1,140 3,300 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -** _**Sub total** (Gross income for AR)_ **43,809 1,140 - 44,949 19,215** ~~==55===~~ **A2 Asset and investment sales, (see table). - - - - - - - - -** _**Sub total**_ **-** _**Total receipts**_ **43,809 1,140 - 44,949 19,215** ~~=SSS5=~~ **A3 Payments** Gift or Donation - Visitors **3,990 - - 3,990 1,350** Gift - Church Pastor **6,000 - - 6,000 2,000** Accountant fee **771 - - 771 350** Rent **5,233 - - 5,233 3,095** Sundry **5,267 - - 5,267 3,184** Bank charges **131 - - 131 75** Charity Loan **5,000** Other charitable expenses **2,635 - - - - -** _**Sub total**_ **21,392 - - 21,392 17,689** ~~22-8~~ **A4 Asset and investment purchases, (see table) - - - - - - - -** _**Sub total**_ **-** _**Total payments**_ **21,392 - - 21,392 17,689** ~~=SSSe=~~ _**Net of receipts/(payments)**_ **22,417 1,140 - 23,557 1,526 A5 Transfers between funds - -                            - - - A6 Cash funds last year end 9,752 -                            - 9,752 8,226** _**Cash funds this year end**_ **32,169 1,140 -                    33,309 9,752 Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period** ~~=—>>—>~~ **Unrestricted Restricted funds Endowment Categories Details funds funds to nearest £ to nearest £ to nearest £ B1 Cash funds** Cash at bank and in hand **32,169 1,140 - - - - - - -** _**Total cash funds**_ **32,169 1,140 -** ~~===~~ CCXX R1 accounts (SS) (agree balances with receipts and payments account(s))1 OK OK 28/10/2025OK 



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## **THE NOTTINGHAM CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP** 

**Charity No. 1157395** 

**Independent Examiners Report and Unaudited Accounts** 

**31 December 2024** 



## **THE NOTTINGHAM CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP** 

Charity Registration Number: 1157395 

## **INDEPENDENT EXAMINER’S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF THE NOTTINGHAM** 

## **CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP** 

I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of The Nottingham Christian Fellowship ("the charity") for the year ended 31 December 2024, which comprise the receipts and payments on form CC16A and associated  Statement of Financial Activities, the Summary Income , the Balance Sheet and the related notes. 

## **Responsibilities and basis of report** 

As the charity’s 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 2011 Charities 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 material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination which gives me cause to believe that in any material respect: 

- the accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Charities Act 2011; or 

- the accounts did not accord with the accounting records; or 

- 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. 

Name: Jacob K Raj 

Digitally signed JACOB K RAJ by JACOB K RAJ Date: 2025.10.29 00:31:34 Z 

Relevant professional qualification(s) or body: Chartered Accountant, FCCA 

Firm: E and J Accountants Limited 

Address: 5 Pope Close, TW14 9PQ, London, United Kingdom 

Date: 29 October 2025 



**THE NOTTINGHAM CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP Receipt and Payments** 

## **for the year ended 31 December 2024** 

|**THE NOTTINGHAM CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP**<br>**Receipt and Payments**<br>**for the year ended 31 December 2024**|**THE NOTTINGHAM CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP**<br>**Receipt and Payments**<br>**for the year ended 31 December 2024**|**THE NOTTINGHAM CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP**<br>**Receipt and Payments**<br>**for the year ended 31 December 2024**|**THE NOTTINGHAM CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP**<br>**Receipt and Payments**<br>**for the year ended 31 December 2024**|**THE NOTTINGHAM CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP**<br>**Receipt and Payments**<br>**for the year ended 31 December 2024**|
|---|---|---|---|---|
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||**Rit d Pt At f th  dd 31/12/2024**||||
||**ecep an aymens ccoun or e year ene**|||**Amount**<br>**£21,391.74**<br>**£33,309.57**<br>**£54,701.31**<br>**£0.00**|
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|**Receipts**||**Calculation**<br>**Amount**<br>**Payments**|**Calculation**||
|**_Balance b/f_**<br>Opening Cash in hand<br>Opening cash at Bank<br>**Unrestricted**<br>Tithe & Donations<br>Offering<br>Loan repaid<br>**Restricted**<br>Charity||**_-_**<br>£0.00<br>Rent<br>£9,752.48<br>Charity Paid<br>£9,752.48<br>**£9,752.48**<br>Gift or Donation -Visitors<br>Gift - Church pastor<br>Accountant fee<br>£31,766.83<br>Sundry<br>£11,592.00<br>Bank charges<br>£450.00<br>£1,140.00<br>£44,948.83<br>**£44,948.83**<br>_By Balance C/f_<br>Cash in Hand<br>Cash at Bank|£5,232.50<br>£0.00<br>£3,990.00<br>£6,000.00<br>£771.27<br>£5,267.38<br>£130.59||
||||£21,391.74||
||||£0.00<br>£33,309.57||
|**Total**||**£54,701.31**|||
|||Difference|||





**THE NOTTINGHAM CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP Receipt and Payments** 

**for the year ended 31 December 2024** 

|**THE NOTTINGHAM CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP**<br>**Receipt and Payments**<br>**for the year ended 31 December 2024**||
|---|---|
|**STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES**|**Unrestricted**<br>**Funds**<br>**Restricted**<br>**Funds**<br>**Total Funds**|
||**GBP**<br>**GBP**<br>**GBP**|
|Notes|**2024**<br>**2024**<br>**2024**|
|Income and endowments||
|from:||
|Tithe & Donations<br>1|26,939<br>26,939|
|Offering<br>1|11,592<br>11,592|
|Charitable Activities<br>2|1,140<br>1,140|
|Gift Aid<br>1|4,828<br>4,828|
|Investments|-|
|Other- Loan Repayments<br>1|450<br>450|
|**Total**|**43,809**<br>**1,140**<br>**44,949**|
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|Expenditure on:||
|Charitable activities<br>3|10,761<br>10,761|
|Other<br>4|10,631<br>10,630|
|**Total**|**21,392**<br>**-**<br>**21,392**|
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|Netgains on investments|-<br>-<br>-|
|Net Income|**22,417**<br>**1,140**<br>**23,557**|
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|Net income before other gains / (losses)|22,417<br>1,140<br>23,557|
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|Net movement in funds|**22,417**<br>**1,140**<br>**23,557**|
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|**Reconciliation of funds:**||
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|Total funds brought forward|9,752<br>9,752|
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|Total funds carried forward|**1,140**<br>**33,309**<br>**3**<br>**2,**<br>**169**|





**THE NOTTINGHAM CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP SUMMARY INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT** 

## **for the year ended 31 December 2024** 

||**GBP**|
|---|---|
||**2024**|
|Income|44,949|
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|Gross income for theyear|44,949|
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|Expenditure|21,392|
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|Total expenditure for theyear|21,392|
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|Net income before tax for theyear|23,557|
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|Net income for the year|23,557|





**THE NOTTINGHAM CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP NOTES** 

**for the year ended 31 December 2024** 

|**BALANCE SHEET**|**GBP**|
|---|---|
||**2024**|
|**Fixed Assets**||
|Tangible assets|0|
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|**Current Assets**||
|Cash at bank and in hand|33,309|
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|Creditors: amount falling due within one year|0|
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|**Net Current Assets**|33,309|
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|**Total assets less current liabilities**|33,309|
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|Creditors: amount falling due more than one year|0|
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|**Net assets excluding pension asset or liability**|33,309|
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|**Total Net Assets**|33,309|
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|The funds of the charity||
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|**Restricted funds**|1,140|
|**Unrestricted funds**||
|General Funds|32,169|
||33,309|
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|**Reserves**|0|
|**Total Fund**|33,309|





**THE NOTTINGHAM CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP NOTES** 

**for the year ended 31 December 2024** 

|Note 1|**GBP**|
|---|---|
|**Income from donations and legacies**|**2024**|
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|Tithe & Donations|26,939|
|Offering|11,592|
|Gifts AID|4,828|
|Other repayments|450|
||43,809|
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|Note 2|**GBP**|
|**Charitable Activities**|**2024**|
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|Misc Donations|1,140|
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||1,140|
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|Note 3|**GBP**|
|**Expenditure on charitable activities**|**2024**|
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|Gift or Donation -Visitors|3,990|
|Gift - Church pastor|6,000|
|Accountant fee|771|
||10,761|
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|Note 4|**GBP**|
|**Other Expenditure**|**2024**|
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|Rent|5,233|
|Sundry|5,267|
|Bank charges|131|
||10,631|