Theology School
Theology School provides free Christian education to pastors and ministers worldwide. In 2023-2024, it expanded its mission by supporting Swindon Church, a new church plant in Swindon, UK. The charity aims to equip leaders with theological training and strengthen Christian communities globally. In 2023-2024, Theology School provided free online theological education to pastors and ministers worldwide. It also supported Swindon Church by funding ministry resources such as Christian education materials (e.g., booklets, leaflets), marketing costs for utreaches, venue hire for Sunday services, and virtual meeting facilities like Zoom. These activities promote Christian education, leadership development, and community outreach, benefiting both global and local faith communities. The trustees confirm that they have complied with the duty in section 4 of the Charities Act 2006 to have due regard to the public benefit guidance published by the Charity Comission in determining the activities undertaken by the Charity.
In 2023-2024, Theology School provided free theological education to hundreds of pastors and ministers globally, equipping them for effective ministry. It also supported Swindon Church by funding resources, venue hire, and outreach efforts, enabling it to establish a local Christian community. These activities have strengthened church leadership, facilitated gospel outreach, and contributed to the spiritual and social well-being of communities, local and worldwide.
At the end of the period, Theology School remained financially stable, with all income sourced from £1,000 in donations from its trustees. These funds supported free theological education, ministry resources, venue hire, outreach initiatives, and virtual meeting facilities. The cash balance carried forward into 2023 was £290.48. After expenditures aligned with the charity’s objectives, the cash balance carried forward to 2024 is £233.84, with zero reserves. No significant financial risks were identified, and the charity continues to operate on a donation-funded model. Theology School does not hold reserves, as all funds received are used directly to support its charitable activities, including free theological education, ministry resources, venue hire, outreach initiatives, and virtual meeting facilities. The charity operates on a donation-funded model, with trustees providing financial support as needed to sustain its mission.
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Theology School holds zero reserves because it operates on a donation-funded model, where all funds are used immediately to support its activities. The charity’s financial position is sustained through ongoing donations from trustees, ensuring funds are allocated directly to providing theological education, ministry resources, and supporting outreach initiatives. As a result, there is no need to hold reserves, as the charity’s funding needs are met on a regular basis.
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CIO foundation constitution. Charitable incorporated organisation. According to the CIO constitution registered with the Charity Commission in England and Wales (reg. no. 1179909), every charity trustee must be appointed by a resolution of the charity trustees; and, in selecting individuals for appointment as charity trustees, the charity trustees must have regard to the skills, knowledge and experience needed for the effective adminstration of the CIO.
Theology School N/A 1179909 27 Sandhill, Shrivenham, SN6 8BQ
Brendon Naicker Yan Shan Chen
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Brendon Naicker Yan Shan Chen Chair Secretary 29/01/2025
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Theology School Charity No 1179909
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Annual accounts for the period
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Section A Statement of financial activities (including summary income and expenditure account)
| Guidance Note S01 S02 S03 S04 S05 S06 S07 Expenditure (Notes 6) Expenditure on: S08 S09 S10 S11 S12 S13 Tax payable S14 S15 Net gains/(losses) on investments S16 S17 Extraordinary items S18 S19 S20 Other gains/(losses) S21 S22 Reconciliation of funds: S23 S24 Total funds brought forward Gains and losses on revaluation of fixed assets for the charity’s own use Charitable activities Separate material expense item Total funds carried forward Total Net income/(expenditure) after tax before investment gains/(losses) Net income/(expenditure) Transfers between funds Total Recommended categories by activity Income (Note 3) Income and endowments from: Charitable activities Other trading activities Net movement in funds Other recognised gains/(losses): Net income/(expenditure) before tax for the reporting period Raising funds Separate material item of income Other Other Donations and legacies Investments |
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| Guidance Note Fixed assets Intangible assets (Note 15) B01 Tangible assets (Note 14) B02 Heritage assets (Note 16) B03 Investments (Note 17) B04 Total fixed assets B05 Current assets Stocks (Note 18) B06 Debtors (Note 19) B07 Investments (Note 17.4) B08 Cash at bank and in hand (Note 24) B09 Total current assets B10 Creditors: amounts falling due within one year (Note 20) B11 Net current assets/(liabilities) B12 Total assets less current liabilities B13 Creditors: amounts falling due after one year (Note 20) B14 Provisions for liabilities B15 Total net assets or liabilities B16 Funds of the Charity Endowment funds (Note 27) B17 Restricted income funds (Note 27) B18 Unrestricted funds B19 Revaluation reserve B20 Fair value reserve B21 Total funds B22 |
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The company was entitled to exemption from audit under s477 of the Companies Act 2006 relating to small companies.
The members have not required the company to obtain an audit in accordance with section 476 of the Companies Act 2006.
The directors acknowledge their responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the Companies Act with respect to accounting records and the preparation of accounts.
These accounts have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to small companies subject to the small companies regime and in accordance with FRS102 SORP.
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01/02/2025
Brendon Naicker
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CC17a (Excel)
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