Disabled Christians Fellowship Sidcup Annual report tor year onded 31.8.25 1. Reference and administrative detalls of the charlty. Its trustees and advisers Charity name: Disabled Christians Fellowship Sidcup Charity number. 1176829 Principal office: 15 Rowan House. Alder Road. Sidcup DA14 6PE Trustees as at current date: Ms D Norton (Chairperson & Safety Officer) MrT8aker Mrs C Edge Mrs M Minto Mrs M Phillips MS C Ronan (Treasurer) Mr D Willmot 2. Structure, govemance and management Disabled Christians Fellowship Sidcup is a Charitable Incorporated Organis8tion (registered 25January 2018). The ch8rity is m8n8ged by a Board of Trustees. with roles of Ch8irperson, Safety Officer and Treasurer designated. Trustee meetings are held at le8Stthree times ayear, and an Annual General Meeting Is held with the membership in January each year. The Board of Trustees is authorised to appoint new trustees to fillvacancies through the resigyation or death of an existing trustee. 3. Financial review The annual accounts were presented to the trustees on 9.1.26. We have made donations to four organisations that reflect DCF'S commitment to supportthose in need dueto disability. One of these donations was made in memory of Elle Cole who had been central. as a leader and trustee, to DCF since its inception until stepping down in 2021 dueto ill health. We continue to support a child through Compassion and, in line with our cornmitment to fund holidays for members and carers as the need arises. we have fullyfunded three holidays this year. At the period end there were unrestricted funds of £86,394.66 carried forward.
- Public benefit statement The trustees have complied with theirdutyto have due regard to the guidance on public benefit published bythe commission in exercisingtheir powers or duties.
- ObjeGtives and actlvltles The objective of DCF Sidcup is to relieve the needs of people with disabilities and other special needs. theirfamilies and their carers. This is particuL8rly by, but not exclusively, the provision of: Social activities, friendship and companionship Financialsupport Respite care and holidays
- Achlevements and porformanGe We heve had a full programme of monthly rneetings thisyear. This has been made possible by ourvitsl team of helpers. The usual format ofthe meetingis entertainment followed by tea and cakes. Highlights include the DCF anniversary setvice and lunch in October, the Christmas party in December. and a fish and chip lunch in July. As noted in the financial review. financial support has been given in line with our commitmentto supportthose in need due to disability and ourcompassion sponsorship has continued. Atthe end ofthe reporting period. preparations were underw48yto markthe 40th anniversary of DCF Sidcup in October 2025. Thls report was approved by tha trust••$ on 9.1.26 and signod on their behalf by Dlane Norton, Chalrp•rnon of Trusteos Date:
Disabled Christians Fellowship Sidcup Accounts for year ended 31.8.25 Charity number: 1176829 ma Open1 balance 1.9.24 Income to year end 31.8.25 Expendlture to year end 31.8.Z5 Flnal balance 31.15 95.722.50 2,027.04 11,354.88 86,394.66 Income Total £ 2027.04 Interest Income Totsl 2.027.04 Total £ Account fees Entertainment costs Catering costs Other meeting costs Donations to organisation5 Funding for holidays Compassion sponsorship Hall hire Christmas gifts Birthday cards & pM)stsge Insurance Admin costs ExperKltture total 61.75 660 1909.4 132 S.OLKJ.00 I,8.00 434.00 101.09 86.25 i.80 79.59 11,354.88 Accounts prepared by Cathy Ronan and scnrtlnlsed by floy Maxlm Accounts approved by the Trustees on 9.1.26 and 518ned on thelr behalf by: Dlane Norton. Chalrperson Slznature Date