London Walthamstow Church of The Nazarene
Board of Trustees’ Report and Financial Statements For the Year Ended 30 September 2024
London Walthamstow Church of The Nazarene
Board of Trustees’ Report and Financial Statements
For the Year Ended 30 September 2024
Index
Board of Trustees Report Pages 1-4 Independent Examiners Report Page 5 Financial Statements Pages 6-7
London Walthamstow Church of The Nazarene Report of the Board of Trustees for the year ended 30 September 2024
The Board of Trustees presents its report and financial statements for the year ended 30 September 2024.
Reference and Administrative Information Charity name: London Walthamstow Church of The Nazarene Charity Registration Number: 1166612 Principal Address: 50 Church Hill Walthamstow London E17 9RY
Board of Trustees Rev. Jason Nike (appointed 23[rd] March 2026) Kamini Peters (appointed 21[st] February 2016) Jordan Erasmus (appointed 23[rd] March 2026) Collette Vaughn (appointed 23[rd] March 2026) Jhonata Alberton (appointed 23[rd] March 2026) Eversley Peters (appointed 21[st] February 2016)
The Chairperson is ex officio by virtue of his/her office as Pastor of London Walthamstow Church of The Nazarene and the NYI, NMI and Children’s Ministry representatives are also ex officio by virtue of their office within the Church.
Holding Trustee
Church of the Nazarene British Isles South District (A Charitable Company Limited by Guarantee: Company No 7028764)
Bankers: Lloyds Bank, Walthamstow Branch, PO Box 1000, BX1 1LT
Independent Examiner: Rev. Joseph Prescott, 16 Whitfield Square, Hunslet, Leeds, LS10 2QA.
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London Walthamstow Church of The Nazarene Report of the Board of Trustees for the year ended 30 September 2024
Structure, Governance and management
Structure and Organisation
The charitable incorporated organisation (CIO) was set up on 19[th] April 2016 with registration number 1166612.
Trustee Appointments
The Pastor of the church is ex-officio chairperson of the Board of Charity Trustees and his/her position is reviewed after two years and then every four years after that. The remaining Trustees are appointed annually by the members of London Walthamstow Church of The Nazarene at the annual general meeting held in January/February each year.
Governance and Wider Network
The Board of Trustees meets regularly to consider the work and management of the church and assess and plan the financial and other aspects of the work and direction of the charity.
The church/CIO is a member of the Church of The Nazarene British Isles South District (a Charitable Company Limited by Guarantee, Company No 7028764; Charity No 1133336) which in turn is a member of The Global Church of The Nazarene which has its headquarters in Lenexa, USA.
The CIO is governed by an approved governing constituting document drawn up by Anthony Collins, Charity Solicitors, Birmingham and approved by the Charity Commission for England and Wales and HMR&C. The governing document is based on the Manual of the Global Church of The Nazarene where UK law permits.
Risk Management
The risk management strategy of the church is in a continual process of formulation in response to the changing circumstances that could impact upon the work of the church.
The Board of Trustees, in considering this important task, take direction from on-going discussions with members both internally and through meetings with the Church of The Nazarene British Isles South District and other advisers, adopting appropriate policies as required or as they become necessary to the ongoing work of the church.
Objectives and Activities
Charitable Objectives
The charity has the following objectives:
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a) The advancement of the Christian faith as part of the Global Church of The Nazarene and the Church of the Nazarene British Isles South District.
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b) To serve and enhance the local community
Public Benefit
The Trustees have had due regard to the Charity Commission guidance on public benefit reporting in deciding what activities the charity should undertake. This report illustrates the activities undertaken to support the public benefit requirement.
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London Walthamstow Church of The Nazarene Report of the Board of Trustees for the year ended 30 September 2024
Objectives and Activities (continued)
Review of the Year
The aims for the year included:
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Continuation of weekly Christian worship meetings and promotion of the Christian faith in accordance with the principles of the Church of The Nazarene.
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Work with children and young people to promote the Christian faith and provide local social benefit.
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Continuation of weekly meetings for the more mature individuals in the local area.
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Continuing to develop links with the local community, to enhance the involvement of the church with and relevant local agencies on behalf of the local community.
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Continue to partner with and make the church building available to relevant local agencies seeking to benefit the local community.
Significant activities during the period include:
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Weekly worship services conducted by Rev Ken Baker with assistance and input from other members.
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Meetings held for children and young people for interaction and a safe environment to enable them to grow and develop both spiritually, socially and individually.
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Weekly meetings for spiritual and personal development, growth and education.
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Partnering with local Community programmes.
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Organising a community fun day.
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Involvement with the local schools.
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Regular craft meetings promoting social interaction.
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Provision of the building for community activities.
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Visitation of both members and others in the local community in times of need or by request.
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Availability for weddings and funerals and other services of significance
Achievements during the period include:
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Continued growth of the membership and attendance at the church and of their spiritual and personal development.
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Continued development of the social and educational opportunities and interaction with the local community through and with organisations that we partner with.
Volunteers
The work planned, activities undertaken and achievements attained would not have been possible without the active involvement and hard work of all of the members and friends of the charity without whom the substantial work of the charity could not be realised. The Board of Trustees is grateful for the work and support of all the members and friends of London Walthamstow Church of The Nazarene.
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London Walthamstow Church of The Nazarene Report of the Board of Trustees for the year ended 30 September 2024
Financial Review
Reserves
The charity does not have a policy on reserves as the expenditure and work of the charity is reliant upon the ongoing support, tithes and offerings of the members and friends received at the weekly meetings. The Board of Trustees reviews on a monthly basis the anticipated income and expenditure for the next two to three months in order to ensure the ongoing work of the charity.
Financial Review of the Year
The charity has continued throughout the year to meet and tailor the expenditure it incurs to the income received. There is much more that the Board of Trustees would like to do and we continue to explore these and the use of possible grants that may be available to enable these plans to become a reality.
The receipts and payment account shows that there was a net decrease in cash funds during the year of £1,146.
Plans for Future Periods
The Board of Trustees meets on a monthly basis to plan and look to the future of the charity.
Declaration
The Trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.
Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees on 29/07/2026
Kamini Peters (Secretary) Jason Nike (Chairperson)
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INDEPENDENT EXAMINER’S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF LONDON WALTHAMSTOW CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2024
I report on the receipt and payments accounts of the charity for the year ended 30 September 2024, which are set out on pages 6 to 7.
Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner
The charity’s trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The charity’s trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year under section 144 of the Charities Act 2011 (the Charities Act) and that an independent examination is needed.
It is my responsibility to:
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examine the accounts under section 145 of the Charities Act;
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follow the procedures laid down in the general Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Charities Act; and
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state whether particular matters have come to my attention.
Basis of independent examiner’s report
My 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 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 from you as 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 statement below.
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:
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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.
………………………………………….. Rev. J. S. Prescott
29[th] July 2026
16 Whitfield Square, Hunslet, Leeds, LS10 2QA
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London Walthamstow Church of The Nazarene Financial Statements for the Year Ended 30 September 2024
| Income Tithes & Offerings Legacy Sunday School Other Donations Other Income Total Income Expenditure Pastor’s Salary Visiting Speakers Church Utilities Sunday School Licences & Subscriptions Church Repairs & Maintenance Church Insurance Hospitality Gifts Flowers Pastoral Expenses General Church Expenses Manse Council Tax Manse Insurance Manse Water Manse Mortgage Manse Repairs & Maintenance Accountancy Fees Other Expenditure Total Expenditure Balance Brought Forward Net Change For The Year Balance Carried Forward Cash Funds Classic Account Minibus Fund Treasurer Account Cash in Hand Total Funds Held Fixed Assets Tangible Fixed Assets |
Total Funds 2024 Total Funds 2023 £ £ 28,669 30,575 - 1,000 - 134 785 448 2,000 - |
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| 31,454 32,157 12,000 9,100 270 2,086 2,718 1,199 - 39 138 132 301 1,316 1,074 978 - 539 1,230 3,117 - 280 - 350 210 406 1,892 1,633 771 691 521 283 10,115 8,381 166 33,096 1,194 - - 435 |
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| 32,600 64,061 4,953 36,857 (1,146) (31,904) 3,807 4,953 £ £ 9 26 848 4,083 737 116 2,213 728 3,807 4,953 £ 191,000 191,000 |
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| Total Assets Current Liabilities Net Assets Funds of the charity Unrestricted funds Total Charity Funds |
194,807 195,953 (121,502) (131,617) |
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| 73,305 64,336 73,305 64,336 |
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| 73,305 64,336 |
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