2025-03-31-accounts - Bethel Christian Church

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Registered Charity Number: - 1166418

BETHEL CHRISTIAN CHURCH a Charitable Incorporated Organisation

TRUSTEES’ REPORT AND

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

BETHEL CHRISTIAN CHURCH

CONTENTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

TRUSTEES' REPORT------------------------------------------------------------------------------------5 INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT-----------------------------------------------------------8 RECEIPT AND PAYMENT-----------------------------------------------------------------------------9 STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES---------------------------------------------------11 NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS----------------------------------------------------12

BETHEL CHRISTIAN CHURCH

INDEPENDENT EXAMINER’S ADDRESS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

Reference & Administration Details

Charity name: BETHEL CHRISTIAN CHURCH

Other names charity is known by: BETHEL CHRISTIAN CHURCH BANBURY (WORKING NAME)

Charity number: 1166418

Charity's operating address: 169 WARWICK ROAD BANBURY

OX16 2AR

Telephone number: 01295368901

Email address: bethelcchurch1@gmail.com

Website: www.bethelchurchoxon.org.uk

Names of the Charity Trustees Who Manage the Charity

1: Mr Jaison Mammen
2: Mr John Mathew
3: Mr Ginu Chathanedathu Yohannan

BETHEL CHRISTIAN CHURCH

INDEPENDENT EXAMINER’S ADDRESS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

Bank: SANTANDER Independent Examiner: Mr Jaison Varghese Zachariah Vectra Management Consultancy Suite 4, 113A The Old Church Gloucester Road North Filton, Bristol, BS34 7PT

BETHEL CHRISTIAN CHURCH

TRUSTEES’ REPORT

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

Structure, Governance & Management

Description of the Charity's Trusts

Type of Governing Document:

Constitution

How the Charity is Constituted:

Trustee Selection Methods:

Charitable Incorporated Organisation The Trustees are selected in the Annual General Meeting

Objectives & Activities

Objectives of the Charity

Bethel Christian Church is a charitable incorporated organisation incorporated on 07[th] April 2016, based in Oxfordshire. The objective of the charity is to advance the Christian faith by preaching the gospel and teaching the doctrines inscribed in the Holy Bible.

Activities of the Charity

The charity conducted Sunday service, Sunday school, Paya, Ladies meeting, Gospel Outreach, Sports day, Charity, Church Trip, Vocational Bible School, Cottage meeting/Fasting prayer, Baptism and Child Dedication, Mission Support and special activities for children. The church services and other meetings were conducted regularly during the period. The charity conducted Sports day to encourage and support the youngsters in the community. The charity made contributions to local causes, and missions worldwide.

Statutory Declaration

The trustees declare that they have complied with their duty to have due regard to the guidance on public benefit published by the commission in exercising their powers or duties.

BETHEL CHRISTIAN CHURCH

TRUSTEES’ REPORT

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

Financial Review

The Gross Income of the Charity for the year is £26,509.87 and the resources expended are £19,182.60. The available cash funds at the year-end is £17,708.58.

Statutory Notes to the Accounts

Particulars of Any Outstanding Guarantee Given by the CIO

The Charity did not receive any grants during the period and does not have any ongoing projects or contracts committed for the future. Therefore, there is no liability arising from any guarantees given by the CIO.

Particulars of Any Outstanding Debt

The Charity does not have any outstanding debts.

Other Optional Information

The charity is now recognised by HMRC for Gift Aid.

BETHEL CHRISTIAN CHURCH

TRUSTEES’ REPORT

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

Declaration

The Trustees declare that they have approved the Trustees' Report above.

Signed on behalf of the Charity's Trustees

Signature(s): Full Name(s): John Mathew Position(s): Trustee Date:

Jaison Mammen Trustee

BETHEL CHRISTIAN CHURCH

INDEPENDENT EXAMINER’S REPORT

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

We report on the accounts of the charity for the year ended 31[st] March 2025.

Respective responsibilities of Trustees and Examiner:

The charity’s trustees are responsible for the preparation of the preparation of the accounts. 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 our responsibility to examine the accounts (under section 43(3)(a) of the 1993 Act), to follow the procedures laid down in the General Directions given by the Charity Commissioners (under section 43(7)(b) of the Act), and to state whether matters have come to our attention.

Basis of independent examiner’s report:

Our examination was carried out in accordance with the General Directions given by the Charity Commission. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items of disclosures in the accounts and seeking explanations from the Trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not 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 report is limited to those matters set out in the statements below.

Independent examiner’s statement:

In connection with our examination, no matter has come to our attention:

which gives us reasonable cause to believe that, in any material aspect, the requirements to keep accounting records in accordance with section 41 of the 1993 Act; and to prepare accounts which record with the accounting records and to comply with the accounting records of the 1193 Act have not been met; or to which, in our opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.

Jaison Varghese Zachariah Vectra Management Consultancy

BETHEL CHRISTIAN CHURCH

RECIEPTS AND PAYMENTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

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Unrestricted Restricted
Categories Total funds Last year
funds funds
Receipts
Donation and gifts 50.00 - 50.00 880.00
-
Offering 7,509.87 7,509.87 7,234.19
Other 4,160.00 - 4,160.00 3,075.50
Tithe 13,540.00 - 13,540.00 8,595.00
Ladies Offering - - - 660.00
-
Special Collections 1,250.00 1,250.00 1,700.00
Total receipts 25,259.87 1,250.00 26,509.87 22,144.69
Payments
Events 3,341.18 - 3,341.18 -
Website 159.45 - 159.45 -
Printing and 763.50 - 763.50 -
stationery
Rent collection,
property repairs -
2,695.00 2,695.00 2,857.25
and maintenance
charges
Charity running 100.00 - 100.00 2,867.91
cost
Donations 2,807.80 - 2,807.80 1,280.00
Accountancy fees 515.96 - 515.96 -
-
Travel Expenses 1,345.27 1,345.27 2,674.60
Refreshments 229.44 - 229.44 282.62
Honorarium to
-
2,000.00 2,000.00 2,000.00
Guest Pastors
Allowance to
-
4,200.00 4,200.00 4,200.00
Church Minister
Contribution to
-
1,025.00 1,025.00 1,350.00
IPC region
- - -
Youth Ministry 1,006.90
Sub total 19,182.60 - 19,182.60 18,519.28
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BETHEL CHRISTIAN CHURCH

RECIEPTS AND PAYMENTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

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-
Total Payments 19,182.60 19,182.60 18,519.28
Net of
6,077.27 1,250.00 7,327.27 3,625.41
receipts/(payments)
Cash funds last
-
10,381.31 10,381.31
year end
Cash funds this
16,458.58 1,250.00 17,708.58 3,625.41
year end
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BETHEL CHRISTIAN CHURCH

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

Categories	Details	Unrestricted funds		Restricted income funds	Restricted income funds
Cash funds
	Cash on hand	69.08			-
	Santander	16,389.50			1,250.00
	Total Cash Funds	16,458.58			1,250.00
The financial statements were approved by the Board on 17 December 2025				and signed in its behalf by:
John Mathew			Jaison Mammen
Chairperson			Trustee

BETHEL CHRISTIAN CHURCH

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

1. Accounting Policies

The principal accounting policies adopted by the Charity, which is a public benefit entity, in the preparation of the accounts are as follows.

1.1 Basis of preparation

These accounts have been prepared under the historical cost convention, as modified by the inclusion of charitable properties and fixed asset investments and investment properties at valuation.

These accounts have been prepared in accordance with “Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102)” (effective 1 January 2019) - (Charities SORP (FRS 102)), the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) and the Charities Act 2011.

These accounts are presented in pounds sterling and rounded to the nearest pound.

1.2 Going concern

The Trustees have prepared financial projections, taking into consideration the current economic conditions and have, at the time of approving these accounts, a reasonable expectation that the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. Thus they continue to adopt the going concern basis of accounting in preparing the accounts.

2. Income from Donations and Legacies

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Analysis Unrestricted funds Total funds 2025 Total funds 2024
£ £ £
Donation and gifts 50.00 50.00 880.00
Offering 7,509.87 7,509.87 7,234.19
Other 4,160.00 4,160.00 3,075.50
Tithe 13,540.00 13,540.00 8,595.00
Total 25,259.87 25,259.87 19,784.69
3. Income from Charitable Activities
Restricted income
Analysis Total funds 2025 Total funds 2024
funds
£ £ £
Ladies Offering - - 660.00
Special Collections 1,250.00 1,250.00 1,700.00
Total 1,250.00 1,250.00 2,360.00
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BETHEL CHRISTIAN CHURCH

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

4. Expenditure on Raising Funds

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Analysis Unrestricted funds Total funds 2025 Total funds 2024
£ £ £
Rent collection, property
repairs and maintenance 2,695.00 2,695.00 2,857.25
charges
Total 2,695.00 2,695.00 2,857.25
5. Expenditure on Charitable Activities
Analysis Unrestricted funds Total funds 2025 Total funds 2024
£ £ £
Events 3,341.18 3,341.18 -
Charity running cost 100.00 100.00 2,867.91
Donations 2,807.80 2,807.80 1,280.00
Honorarium to Guest
2,000.00 2,000.00 2,000.00
Pastors
Allowance to Church
4,200.00 4,200.00 4,200.00
Minister
Youth Ministry - - 1,006.90
Total 12,448.98 12,448.98 11,354.81
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6. Support Costs

	6. Support Costs
	Analysis	Total funds 2025 Total funds 2024 £ £ 159.45 - 763.50 - 1,345.27 2,674.60 229.44 282.62 515.96 - 1,025.00 1,350.00 4,038.62 4,307.22
	Support Costs
	Website
	Printingand stationery
	Travel Expenses
	Refreshments
	Governance Costs
	Accountants fees
	Contribution to IPC region

BETHEL CHRISTIAN CHURCH

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

7. Cash at bank and in hand

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Total funds 2025 Total funds 2024
£ £
Cash on hand 69.08 -
Santander 17,639.50 10,381.69
Total 17,708.58 10,381.69
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8. Charity funds

8.1 Details of material funds held and movements during the CURRENT reporting period

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Fund Fund
Gains
balances balances
Income Expenditure Transfers and
Fund names brought carried
losses
forward forward
£ £ £ £ £ £
Unrestricted
funds
General
10,381.31 25,259.87 19,182.60 - - 16,458.58
Fund
Restricted
income
funds
Church
Building - 1,250.00 - - - 1,250.00
Fund
Total 10,381.31 26,509.87 19,182.60 - - 17,708.58
8.2 Details of material funds held and movements during the PREVIOUS reporting period
Fund Fund
balances Gains balances
Income Expenditure Transfers
Fund names brought and losses carried
forward forward
£ £ £ £ £ £
Unrestricted
funds
General
6,755.90 22,144.69 18,519.28 - - 10,381.31
Fund
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