Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From 010422 To 310323
Charity name: EBENEZER CHINESE CHRISTIAN CHURCH
Charity registration number: 1162411
Objectives and Activities
| SORP reference | ||
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| Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document |
Para 1.17 | A. To advance the Christian religion primarily but not exclusively amongst the Chinese Community in Liverpool and the surrounding area. B. To relieve hardship, poverty, distress and sickness primarily but not exclusively amongst the Chinese Community in Liverpool and the surrounding area. |
| Summary of the main activities in relation to those purposes for the public benefit, in particular, the activities, projects or services identified in the accounts. |
Para 1.17 and 1.19 |
Sunday Worship, Bible Studies, Cancer Care Service, Gambling Rehabilitation Service, Visitation |
| Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit |
Para 1.18 |
Additional information (optional)
You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
SORP reference Para 1.38 Policy on grant making Para 1.38 Policy on social investment including program related investment Para 1.38 Contribution made by volunteers
Other
Achievements and Performance
| SORP reference | ||
|---|---|---|
| Summary of the main achievements of the charity, identifying the difference the charity’s work has made to the circumstances of its beneficiaries and any wider benefits to society as a whole. |
Para 1.20 | Due to the government's implementation of the BNO policy, starting from January 2022, the church saw a sharp increase in the number of attendees for worship services, reaching between 120 and 150 people. With an increase number of individuals holding BNO status from Hong Kong, the church made changes effective from 3th July, 2022, shifting from the original bilingual worship service (Cantonese and Mandarin) to two separate language services. By the end of 2022, the attendance for both services had increased to around 170-180 people. The church also reinstated a Mandarin Chinese school and initiated a senior fellowship and Bible study class for Cantonese speaking individuals from Hong Kong. Additionally, we organised online seminars to help them adapt to life in the UK, covering topics such as purchasing a car and applying to schools. |
Additional information (optional)
You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
Achievements against objectives set |
Para 1.41 |
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| Performance of fundraising activities against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | |
| Investment performance against objectives |
Para 1.41 | |
| Other |
Financial Review
| Financial Review | ||
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| Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period |
Para 1.21 | There is a surplus at the end of the period which will be carried forward to the next financial year |
| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held |
Para 1.22 | There is no reserve fund. All funds are available for the advancement of the gospel. |
| Amount of reserves held | Para 1.22 | |
| Reasons for holding zero reserves |
Para 1.22 | All funds are available for the advancement of the gospel. |
| Details of fund materially in deficit |
Para 1.24 | |
| Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern |
Para 1.23 |
Additional information (optional)
You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
The charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising) |
Para 1.47 |
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| Investment policy and objectives including any social investment policy adopted |
Para 1.46 | |
| A description of the principal risks facing the charity |
Para 1.46 | |
| Other |
Structure, Governance and Management
| Description of charity’s trusts: |
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| Type of governing document (trust deed, royal charter) |
Para 1.25 | Constitution |
| How is the charity constituted? (e.g unincorporated association, CIO) |
Para 1.25 | CIO |
| Trustee selection methods including details of any constitutional provisions e.g. election to post or name of any person or body entitled to appoint one or more trustees |
Para 1.25 | Elected by members |
Additional information (optional)
You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees |
Para 1.51 |
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| The charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works |
Para 1.51 | |
| Relationship with any related parties |
Para 1.51 | |
| Other |
Reference and Administrative details
| Charity name | Ebenezer Chinese Christian Church |
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| Other name the charity uses | |
| Registered charity number | 1162411 |
| Charity’s principal address | 4 Craigburn Road Liverpool L13 8BN |
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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| Chi Man Wan | Chair | |||
| ChengXingLi | ||||
| Chei MingLo | ||||
– Corporate trustees names of the directors at the date the report was approved Director name
Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity
Trustee name Dates acted if not for whole year
Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others
Description of the assets held in this capacity
Name and objects of the charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects
Details of arrangements for safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity’s own assets
Additional information (optional)
Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)
Type of Name Address adviser
Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information)
Exemptions from disclosure
Reason for non-disclosure of key personnel details
Other optional information
Declarations
The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.
Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees
Signature(s)
Chei Ming Lo Full name(s) Chi Man Wan
Position (eg Secretary, Chair Chair, etc)
Date
24/092023
E-Sign ID: 899ba46d-6c0b-4bd7-8359-40c356bc1978
REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER: 1162411
Receipts and payments accounts
for the year ended 31 March 2023
for
EBENEZER CHINESE CHRISTIAN CHURCH
E-Sign ID: 899ba46d-6c0b-4bd7-8359-40c356bc1978
EBENEZER CHINESE CHRISTIAN CHURCH
Contents Year ending 31 March 2023
| Pages | |
|---|---|
| Independent Examiner's Report | 1 |
| Statement of Financial Activities | 2 |
| Balance Sheet | 3 |
E-Sign ID: 899ba46d-6c0b-4bd7-8359-40c356bc1978
EBENEZER CHINESE CHRISTIAN CHURCH
Independent Examiner's Report
For the year ending 31 March 2023
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|Report to the trustees/members of:|Ebenezer Chinese Christian Church|
|On the accounts for the year ended:|31 March 2023|
|Charity No:|1162411|
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Respective responsibilities of the trustees and the examiner
The charity's trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year (under section 43(2) of the Charities Act 1993 (the Act)) and that an independent examination is needed.
It is my responsibility to:
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(a) examine the accounts (under section 43 of the act),
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(b) to follow the procedures laid down in the General Directions given by the Charity Commission (under section 43(7)(b) of the Act), and
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(c) to state whether particular matters have come to my attention.
Basis of independent examiner's report
My examination was carried out in accordance with 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 provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit and consequently no opinion is given as to whether the accounts present a 'true and fair' view and the reports is limited top those matters set on in the statement below.
Independent examiner's statement
In the course of my examination, no matter has come to my attention:
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1 which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in, any material respect, the requirements: (a) to keep accounting records in accordance with section 41 of the Act; and (b) to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and comply with the accounting requirements of the 1993 Act; have not been met; or
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2 to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
M K Limited 21/11/2023 11:23:23 Signed MAR Kilshaw Limited 21/11/2023 Dated Claire Riley On behalf of: MAR Kilshaw Limited 99 Stanley Road Bootle Liverpool L20 7DA
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E-Sign ID: 899ba46d-6c0b-4bd7-8359-40c356bc1978
EBENEZER CHINESE CHRISTIAN CHURCH
Receipts and payments account
For the year ending 31 March 2023
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Unrestricted Restricted TOTAL FUNDS
funds funds 2023 2022
Note £ £ £ £
RECEIPTS
Collections and donations 45,804 0 45,804 39,658
Grants received 0 0 0 0
TOTAL INCOME 45,804 0 45,804 39,658
PAYMENTS
Wages 15,500 0 15,500 15,593
Rent 12,396 0 12,396 12,040
Service charge 280 0 280 3,360
Rates 1,321 0 1,321 1,585
Heat and light 2,227 0 2,227 0
Printing, postage and stationery 327 0 327 271
Catering 107 0 107 358
Repairs and renewals 414 0 414 407
Sundry expenses 56 0 56 279
Travel 81 0 81 0
Professional services 1,050 0 1,050 820
Accountancy 253 0 253 240
Telephone 0 0 0 0
Donations and gifts 406 0 406 703
Bank charges 227 0 227 81
TOTAL EXPENDITURE 34,645 0 34,646 35,737
RECEIPTS LESS PAYMENTS 11,159 0 11,158 3,921
BALANCE BROUGHT FORWARD 37,518 0 37,518 33,597
BALANCE CARRIED FORWARD 48,677 0 48,676 37,518
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E-Sign ID: 899ba46d-6c0b-4bd7-8359-40c356bc1978
EBENEZER CHINESE CHRISTIAN CHURCH
Statement of assets and liabilities
As at 31 March 2023
| CURRENT ASSETS Cash at bank Cash in hand NET ASSETS |
Unrestricted Restricted TOTAL FUNDS funds funds 2022 2021 £ £ £ £ 48,677 - 48,677 36,952 0 - 0 566 48,677 0 48,677 37,518 |
|---|---|
These financial statements were approved by the Board of Trustees and were signed on its behalf by:
| Trustee Trustee Trustee |
Date Date Date C M Wan 21/11/2023 10:18:34 C X Li 21/11/2023 23:40:05 C M Lo 21/11/2023 20:14:15 |
21/11/2023 |
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| 21/11/2023 | ||
| 21/11/2023 | ||
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This Document has been Signed with a secure electronic signature via E-Sign.
Envelope Details
| Title | MAR: Ebenezer Chinese Christian Church YE 31.03.2023 // Final document for signature |
|---|---|
| Author | Accounts @ A D Kilshaw (accounts@adkilshaw.co.uk) |
| Envelope Created on | Tue, 21 Nov 2023 09:18:27 |
| Envelope ID | 899ba46d-6c0b-4bd7-8359-40c356bc1978 |
Document Details
| Title | Ebenezer_Chinese_Christian_Church_YE_31.03.2023_-_Receipts_and_payments_accounts.pdf.pdf |
|---|---|
| Digital Fingerprint | 991ff9f7-e78b-4a45-99f8-0c67d34ffd36 |
Document Signers Scan/Click the QR Code to view signature information
| Name | Chi Man Wan |
|---|---|
| wanchiman@yahoo.com.hk | |
| Status | SIGNEDat Tue, 21 Nov 2023 10:18:34 GMT(+0000) |
| Signature Fingerprint | 095a50a7-4354-454f-8ac4-8fb92f85772e |
| Name | Cheng Xing Li |
| henrylee471@gmail.com | |
| Status | SIGNEDat Tue, 21 Nov 2023 23:40:05 GMT(+0000) |
| Signature Fingerprint | a9662930-16a8-4afd-80ab-5ea69ef85b57 |
| Name | Chei Ming Lo |
| ming@ebenezerccc.com | |
| Status | SIGNEDat Tue, 21 Nov 2023 20:14:15 GMT(+0000) |
| Signature Fingerprint | d5100eeb-e48d-4d61-9811-eadb38449142 |
| Name | Claire Riley |
| Claire.r@markilshaw.co.uk | |
| Status | SIGNEDat Tue, 21 Nov 2023 11:23:23 GMT(+0000) |
| Signature Fingerprint | 355a3f70-8c9a-4b5d-b857-a8688d6e8852 |
Document History
| Tue, | 21 | Nov | 2023 | 23:40:06 | Cheng Xing LiSigned the Document (IP: 77.97.131.172) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, | 21 | Nov | 2023 | 20:14:15 | Chei Ming LoSigned the Document (IP: 84.70.58.144) |
| Tue, | 21 | Nov | 2023 | 11:23:23 | Claire RileySigned the Document (IP: 62.31.110.138) |
| Tue, | 21 | Nov | 2023 | 10:18:34 | Chi Man WanSigned the Document (IP: 95.144.238.12) |
E-Sign ID: 899ba46d-6c0b-4bd7-8359-40c356bc1978
REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER: 1162411
Receipts and payments accounts
for the year ended 31 March 2023
for
EBENEZER CHINESE CHRISTIAN CHURCH
E-Sign ID: 899ba46d-6c0b-4bd7-8359-40c356bc1978
EBENEZER CHINESE CHRISTIAN CHURCH
Contents Year ending 31 March 2023
| Pages | |
|---|---|
| Independent Examiner's Report | 1 |
| Statement of Financial Activities | 2 |
| Balance Sheet | 3 |
E-Sign ID: 899ba46d-6c0b-4bd7-8359-40c356bc1978
EBENEZER CHINESE CHRISTIAN CHURCH
Independent Examiner's Report
For the year ending 31 March 2023
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|Report to the trustees/members of:|Ebenezer Chinese Christian Church|
|On the accounts for the year ended:|31 March 2023|
|Charity No:|1162411|
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Respective responsibilities of the trustees and the examiner
The charity's trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year (under section 43(2) of the Charities Act 1993 (the Act)) and that an independent examination is needed.
It is my responsibility to:
-
(a) examine the accounts (under section 43 of the act),
-
(b) to follow the procedures laid down in the General Directions given by the Charity Commission (under section 43(7)(b) of the Act), and
-
(c) to state whether particular matters have come to my attention.
Basis of independent examiner's report
My examination was carried out in accordance with 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 provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit and consequently no opinion is given as to whether the accounts present a 'true and fair' view and the reports is limited top those matters set on in the statement below.
Independent examiner's statement
In the course of my examination, no matter has come to my attention:
-
1 which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in, any material respect, the requirements: (a) to keep accounting records in accordance with section 41 of the Act; and (b) to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and comply with the accounting requirements of the 1993 Act; have not been met; or
-
2 to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
M K Limited 21/11/2023 11:23:23 Signed MAR Kilshaw Limited 21/11/2023 Dated Claire Riley On behalf of: MAR Kilshaw Limited 99 Stanley Road Bootle Liverpool L20 7DA
Page 1
E-Sign ID: 899ba46d-6c0b-4bd7-8359-40c356bc1978
EBENEZER CHINESE CHRISTIAN CHURCH
Receipts and payments account
For the year ending 31 March 2023
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Unrestricted Restricted TOTAL FUNDS
funds funds 2023 2022
Note £ £ £ £
RECEIPTS
Collections and donations 45,804 0 45,804 39,658
Grants received 0 0 0 0
TOTAL INCOME 45,804 0 45,804 39,658
PAYMENTS
Wages 15,500 0 15,500 15,593
Rent 12,396 0 12,396 12,040
Service charge 280 0 280 3,360
Rates 1,321 0 1,321 1,585
Heat and light 2,227 0 2,227 0
Printing, postage and stationery 327 0 327 271
Catering 107 0 107 358
Repairs and renewals 414 0 414 407
Sundry expenses 56 0 56 279
Travel 81 0 81 0
Professional services 1,050 0 1,050 820
Accountancy 253 0 253 240
Telephone 0 0 0 0
Donations and gifts 406 0 406 703
Bank charges 227 0 227 81
TOTAL EXPENDITURE 34,645 0 34,646 35,737
RECEIPTS LESS PAYMENTS 11,159 0 11,158 3,921
BALANCE BROUGHT FORWARD 37,518 0 37,518 33,597
BALANCE CARRIED FORWARD 48,677 0 48,676 37,518
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E-Sign ID: 899ba46d-6c0b-4bd7-8359-40c356bc1978
EBENEZER CHINESE CHRISTIAN CHURCH
Statement of assets and liabilities
As at 31 March 2023
| CURRENT ASSETS Cash at bank Cash in hand NET ASSETS |
Unrestricted Restricted TOTAL FUNDS funds funds 2022 2021 £ £ £ £ 48,677 - 48,677 36,952 0 - 0 566 48,677 0 48,677 37,518 |
|---|---|
These financial statements were approved by the Board of Trustees and were signed on its behalf by:
| Trustee Trustee Trustee |
Date Date Date C M Wan 21/11/2023 10:18:34 C X Li 21/11/2023 23:40:05 C M Lo 21/11/2023 20:14:15 |
21/11/2023 |
|---|---|---|
| 21/11/2023 | ||
| 21/11/2023 | ||
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This Document has been Signed with a secure electronic signature via E-Sign.
Envelope Details
| Title | MAR: Ebenezer Chinese Christian Church YE 31.03.2023 // Final document for signature |
|---|---|
| Author | Accounts @ A D Kilshaw (accounts@adkilshaw.co.uk) |
| Envelope Created on | Tue, 21 Nov 2023 09:18:27 |
| Envelope ID | 899ba46d-6c0b-4bd7-8359-40c356bc1978 |
Document Details
| Title | Ebenezer_Chinese_Christian_Church_YE_31.03.2023_-_Receipts_and_payments_accounts.pdf.pdf |
|---|---|
| Digital Fingerprint | 991ff9f7-e78b-4a45-99f8-0c67d34ffd36 |
Document Signers Scan/Click the QR Code to view signature information
| Name | Chi Man Wan |
|---|---|
| wanchiman@yahoo.com.hk | |
| Status | SIGNEDat Tue, 21 Nov 2023 10:18:34 GMT(+0000) |
| Signature Fingerprint | 095a50a7-4354-454f-8ac4-8fb92f85772e |
| Name | Cheng Xing Li |
| henrylee471@gmail.com | |
| Status | SIGNEDat Tue, 21 Nov 2023 23:40:05 GMT(+0000) |
| Signature Fingerprint | a9662930-16a8-4afd-80ab-5ea69ef85b57 |
| Name | Chei Ming Lo |
| ming@ebenezerccc.com | |
| Status | SIGNEDat Tue, 21 Nov 2023 20:14:15 GMT(+0000) |
| Signature Fingerprint | d5100eeb-e48d-4d61-9811-eadb38449142 |
| Name | Claire Riley |
| Claire.r@markilshaw.co.uk | |
| Status | SIGNEDat Tue, 21 Nov 2023 11:23:23 GMT(+0000) |
| Signature Fingerprint | 355a3f70-8c9a-4b5d-b857-a8688d6e8852 |
Document History
| Tue, | 21 | Nov | 2023 | 23:40:06 | Cheng Xing LiSigned the Document (IP: 77.97.131.172) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, | 21 | Nov | 2023 | 20:14:15 | Chei Ming LoSigned the Document (IP: 84.70.58.144) |
| Tue, | 21 | Nov | 2023 | 11:23:23 | Claire RileySigned the Document (IP: 62.31.110.138) |
| Tue, | 21 | Nov | 2023 | 10:18:34 | Chi Man WanSigned the Document (IP: 95.144.238.12) |