2024-12-31-accounts - Jesus Family Chapel Intl

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JESUS FAMILY CHAPEL INTERNATIONAL

Trustees’ Annual Report

for the year ended 31 December 2024

1. Reference and Administrative Details

Charity Name: Jesus Family Chapel International

Charity Registration Number: 1171926

Registered Address: JESUS FAMILY CHAPLE INTL. STOKE ON TRENT, ST64NQ

2. Structure, Governance and Management

Governing Document:

Jesus Family Chapel International is governed by a Constitution adopted on [insert date].

Appointment of Trustees:

Trustees are appointed in accordance with the Constitution. Appointments are made by the existing Board of Trustees following prayerful consideration and, where appropriate, approval by the congregation.

Organisational Structure:

The charity is overseen by the Board of Trustees, who meet quarterly to review operations, finances, and compliance. Day-to-day ministry and administrative functions are delegated to the Senior Pastor and ministry leaders, who report back to the trustees.

3. Objectives and Activities

Charitable Objectives:

As stated in the governing document, the charity exists:

To advance the Christian faith in accordance with the teachings of the Holy Bible and to relieve persons who are in conditions of need, hardship, or distress.

Main Activities Undertaken to Further the Charity’s Objectives:

During the year, Jesus Family Chapel International carried out the following key activities:

Held regular worship services, prayer meetings, and Bible study sessions.
Conducted community outreach and evangelism programs.
Provided counselling, welfare, and spiritual support to members and the local community.
Offered financial and food assistance to families and individuals in need.
Supported missionary work and charitable projects both locally and abroad.

4. Achievements and Performance

By God’s grace, during the year ended 31 December 2024:

An average of [number] people attended weekly services.
Over [number] community members benefited from our food and welfare support programs.
The church successfully hosted its annual “Jesus Encounter Conference” , drawing visitors from across the region.
The youth ministry expanded its mentoring and discipleship programs.
Outreach missions reached [location(s)] , sharing the gospel and providing practical aid.

The trustees thank all members, volunteers, and partners for their continued commitment and faithful giving.

5. Financial Review

Total Income: £25217 Total Expenditure: £25626 Net Surplus / (Deficit): £-439

Income during the year came mainly from tithes, offerings, donations, and fundraising events. Expenditure included ministry operations, building maintenance, community outreach, and administrative costs.

Reserves Policy:

The trustees aim to maintain unrestricted reserves equivalent to at least three months of core expenditure to ensure financial stability. As at 31 December 2024, unrestricted reserves stood at £ 877.00

Going Concern:

The trustees have reviewed the financial position and are satisfied that the charity has adequate resources to continue its activities in the foreseeable future.

6. Plans for Future Periods

Looking ahead to 2025, the charity aims to:

Expand evangelism and discipleship training programs.
Continue supporting vulnerable families through welfare and food aid.
Develop a youth leadership academy to empower the next generation.
Raise funds toward the purchase / improvement of church premises.
Strengthen digital outreach through online ministry platforms.

7. Statement of Trustees’ Responsibilities

The trustees are responsible for preparing the annual report and the financial statements in accordance with the Charities Act 2011 and applicable accounting standards (FRS 102). They must ensure that:

proper accounting records are maintained;
financial statements are prepared that give a true and fair view; and
the charity’s funds are applied in accordance with its charitable purposes.

The trustees confirm that they have complied with their duty under section 17 of the Charities Act 2011 to have due regard to the guidance on public benefit issued by the Charity Commission.

8. Declaration

Approved by the Board of Trustees on [Date] and signed on their behalf by:

Rev. JOSEPH Owusu Bempah

Chair of Trustees Signature: _JOSEPH OWUSU BEMPAH Date: _28/10/2025___

Independent Examiner’s Report to the Trustees of Jesus Family Chapel International

I report on the accounts of Jesus Family Chapel International for the year ended 31 December 2024 .

Respective Responsibilities of Trustees and Examiner

The charity’s trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year under section 144(2) of the Charities Act 2011 and that an independent examination is appropriate.

It is my responsibility to:

examine the accounts under section 145 of the Charities Act 2011;
follow the procedures laid down in the Directions given by the Charity Commission ; and
state whether particular matters have come to my attention.

Basis of Report

My examination was carried out in accordance with the Directions given by the Charity Commission . 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.

Independent Examiner’s Statement

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

which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the accounting requirements have not been met; or
to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn to enable a proper understanding of the accounts.

Description	Notes	Amount (£)
Assets
Cash at Bank and In Hand	(Closing Balance)	877.87
Total Net Assets		877.87
Funds
Unrestricted Funds	(Matches Net Assets)	877.87
Total Funds		877.87

Independent Examiner’s Report on the Accounts of the Charity for the Year Ended 31 December 2024

I report on the accounts of Jesus Family Chapel International for the year ended 31 December 2024 ,

Respective Responsibilities of Trustees and Examiner

The charity’s trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the Charities Act 2011 and the charity’s governing document .

The trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year under section 144(2) of the Charities Act 2011 and that an independent examination is required under section 145 of the Act.

It is my responsibility to:

examine the accounts under section 145 of the Charities Act 2011,
to follow the procedures laid down in the Charity Commission’s Directions , and
to state whether particular matters have come to my attention.

Basis of Independent Examiner’s Report

My examination was carried out in accordance with the Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Charities Act 2011.

The 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 the trustees concerning such matters.

The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit and, consequently, I do not express an audit opinion on the view given by the accounts.

Independent Examiner’s Statement

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

which gives me reasonable cause to believe that, in any material respect, the requirements:
to keep accounting records in accordance with section 130 of the Charities Act 2011; and
to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and comply with the accounting requirements of the Charities Act 2011; have not been met; or
to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.

Examiner’s Name: YOUSAF KHAN Professional Qualification FMAAT Address: Shelton House, 12 stoke road, St4 2DR Date: 28/10/2025

Optional Notes for Inclusion:

Charity number: 1171926

Principal address: Jesus family chapel intl, soke on trent, st6 4nq
The accounts have been prepared on a receipts and payments (or accruals) basis in accordance with the Charities SORP (FRS 102) .
The examination was carried out by arrangement with the trustees of Jesus Family Chapel International.