Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From: Period start date 1[st] January 2021 To Period end date: 31[st] December 2021
Charity name: Church of Christ Milton Keynes
Charity registration number: 1166161
Objectives and Activities
| SORP reference | ||
|---|---|---|
| Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document |
Para 1.17 | To advance the Christian religion in the United Kingdom for the benefit of the public. To work with other Churches of Christ locally and internationally to promote the gospel of Jesus Christ. The furtherance of the charitable work of the Charity by the advancement of such other charitable purposes as the trustees shall from time to time decide. |
| 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 |
The charity has been educating children and teenagers about making right choices in life. We have been rendering benevolent services to the needy and some part of Africa. We have also been visiting Adult Care homes in and around Milton Keynes to entertain the residents. |
| Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit |
Para 1.18 | This is to confirm that the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the charity commission on public benefit. |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
| SORP reference | ||
|---|---|---|
| Policy on grant making | Para 1.38 | N/A |
| Policy on social investment including program related investment |
Para 1.38 | N/A |
| Contribution made by volunteers |
Para 1.38 | Volunteers have carried out all planned activities of the charity. |
| 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 | We have assisted some needy individuals who call on us for support both in kind and in cash. We have also provided an avenue and an environment for people to establish and maintain friendship leading to the study of the holy bible. This has helped many to know the teachings of Christ thereby changing from their wayward ways of life to a Christ-like life style. We believe that this will go a long way to cut down on the number of people involved in social vices. |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
| Achievements against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | We believe that we have made good progress over the years. We plan reinforcing our strategies in order to make greater achievements in the coming years. |
| Performance of fundraising activities against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | N/A |
| Investment performance against objectives |
Para 1.41 | N/A |
| Other | N/A |
Financial Review
| Financial Review | ||
|---|---|---|
| Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period |
Para 1.21 | The charity had funds in both its current account and have set up a building fund account. |
| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held |
Para 1.22 | Reserves are maintained to cater for various ministry budgets in the current account and for the planned purchase of a building in the building fund account |
| Amount of reserves held | Para 1.22 | N/A |
| Reasons for holding zero reserves |
Para 1.22 | The Trustees are the process of determining how often and how much should be held in the Reserve accounts. |
| Details of fund materially in deficit |
Para 1.24 | N/A |
| Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern |
Para 1.23 | N/A |
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 | Our charity only relies on internal fundraising through our weekly giving and donations. |
| Investment policy and objectives including any social investment policy adopted |
Para 1.46 | N/A |
| A description of the principal risks facing the charity |
Para 1.46 | Permanent place of assembly as the cost of hiring venues keeps rising. |
| Other | N/A |
Structure, Governance and Management
| Description of charity’s trusts: |
The charity is a faith based organisation based in Milton Keynes. It is involved in community outreach and benevolence work to improve lives of humanity and help the vulnerableinsociety. |
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|---|---|---|
| Type of governing document (trust deed, royal charter) |
Para 1.25 | Foundation model constitution |
| How is the charity constituted? (e.g unincorporated association, CIO) |
Para 1.25 | The charity is a 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 | Election at a general church meeting. |
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 | We provide bi-annually Leadership training for the Trustees and the men. |
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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 | Church of Christ Milton Keynes |
|---|---|
| Other name the charity uses | N/A |
| Registered charitynumber | 1166161 |
| Charity’s principal address | Church of Christ MK 9 Hoathly Mews Kents Hill Milton Keynes MK7 6JH |
Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
| 1 2 4 5 6 |
Trustee name | Office (if any) | Dates acted if not for whole **year ** |
Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint trustee (ifany) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bright Kennedy Kyei |
Financial & Secretary |
Since the beginning of the Charity |
The General Church Body | |
| Samuel Adorm | Evangelism Leader | Since the beginning of the Charity |
The General Church Body | |
– Corporate trustees names of the directors at the date the report was approved
| Director name | ||
|---|---|---|
| Bright Kennedy Kyei | Financial/ Secretary | Since the beginning of the Charity |
| Samuel Adorm | Evangelism Leader | Since the beginning of the Charity |
| Ernest K. Ocran | Secretary | April 2020 |
| Nathaniel Oppong | Edification Leader | April 2020 |
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 N/A Name and objects of the charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this N/A falls within the custodian charity’s objects Details of arrangements for safe custody and segregation of such assets N/A 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) BKK Full name(s) Bright Kennedy Kyei Position (eg Secretary, Trustee Chair, etc) Date 26.09.2022
Church of Christ Milton Keynes
End of Year Account - Jan - Dec 2021
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Giving & Donations:
Month Giving Donations
January £ 2,674.60 £ -
February £ 2,075.60 £ -
March £ 1,160.00 £ -
April £ 1,717.00 £ -
May £ 1,491.00 £ -
June £ 1,726.00 £ -
July £ 830.00 £ -
August £ 3,020.70 £ 500.00
September £ 2,040.05 £ -
October £ 2,642.00 £ 15.00
November £ 1,953.99 £ 15.00
December £ 2,075.65 £ 115.00
Total: 24,051.59
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Church of Christ Milton Keynes
End of Year Account - Jan - Dec 2021
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Outgoings Equipment / Admin &
Edification Evangelism Benevolence Rent Misc
January £ - £ 100.00 £ 560.00 £ - £ 14.29 £ 674.29
February £ - £ 100.00 £ 200.00 £ - £ 73.02 £ 373.02
March £ - £ 100.00 £ 200.00 £ - £ 14.29 £ 314.29
April £ - £ 100.00 £ 400.00 £ - £ 14.29 £ 514.29
May £ - £ 100.00 £ 236.00 £ - £ 115.10 £ 451.10
June £ - £ 100.00 £ 200.00 £ - £ - £ 300.00
July £ - £ 100.00 £ 200.00 £ - £ 548.34 £ 848.34
August £ - £ 100.00 £ 200.00 £ - £ 652.10 £ 952.10
September £ 200.00 £ 100.00 £ 900.00 £ - £ 149.25 £ 1,349.25
October £ - £ 100.00 £ 200.00 £ - £ - £ 300.00
November £ 21.44 £ 100.00 £ 740.80 £ 220.00 £ 13.33 £ 1,095.57
December £ - £ 100.00 £ 240.00 £ - £ 655.00 £ 995.00
£ 221.44 £ 1,200.00 £ 4,276.80 £ 220.00 £ 2,249.01 £ 8,167.25
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2021 Year Balance: £ 15,884.34
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Giving and Donations Outgoings 2020
£3,500.00 3%
15%
£3,000.00
27%
£2,500.00
£2,000.00
£1,500.00
3%
£1,000.00
£500.00
£-
52%
Edification Evangelism Benevolence Rent Equipment / Admin & Misc
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