## **Trustees’ Annual Report for the period**
## **From 03/04/2024 To 02/04/2025**
**Charity name: Theology School**
**Charity registration number: 1179909**
## **Objectives and Activities**
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|Summary of the purposes of
the charity as set out in its
governing document|Para 1.17|Theology School (Charity No. 1179909)
exists to advance the Christian faith for the
public benefit. In particular, the charity
promotes biblical teaching, theological
education, and discipleship by providing
instruction, training, and resources
grounded in the Christian Scriptures. The
charity may also undertake activities
ancillary to this purpose, including
community engagement, events, and
publications, as permitted by its governing
document.|
|Summary of the main
activities in relation to those
purposes for the public
benefit, in particular, the
activities, projects or
services identified in the
accounts.|Para 1.17 and
1.19|During the reporting year, the charity
carried out a range of activities to fulfil its
charitable objectives. These included:
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Delivering theological teaching
through structured classes,
seminars, and online sessions.
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Providing discipleship training and
biblical education to students and
members of the public.
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Producing and distributing
educational materials aimed at
deepening understanding of the
Christian faith.
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Offering mentoring and pastoral
support as part of its educational
work.
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Organising workshops and small
group learning activities to engage
the wider community.
All activities were undertaken with the aim
of making sound theological training
accessible, strengthening Christian
discipleship, and equipping individuals for
ministry and personal growth. The trustees
confirm that these activities directly relate to
the charity’s purposes and provide clear
public benefit.|
|Statement confirming
whether the trustees have|Para 1.18|The trustees confirm that they have had
due regard to the Charity Commission’s|
|had regard to the guidance
issued by the Charity
Commission on public
benefit||guidance on public benefit when planning
the charity’s activities throughout the year.
The trustees have ensured that all
programmes and resources were designed
and delivered in ways that provide clear,
identifiable public benefit in line with the
charity’s stated purposes.|
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**Additional information (optional)** You may choose to include further statements where relevant about: SORP reference Para 1.38 Policy on grant making Para 1.38 Policy on social investment including program related investment Para 1.38 Contribution made by volunteers Other
## **Achievements and Performance**
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|Summary of the main
achievements of the charity,
identifying the difference the
charity’s work has made to
the circumstances of its
beneficiaries and any wider
benefits to society as a
whole.|Para 1.20|During the year, Theology School achieved
significant progress in advancing its
charitable purpose of promoting Christian
teaching and theological education. Key
achievements included:
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Delivering regular theological
classes and discipleship training
sessions, which enabled
beneficiaries to develop a deeper
understanding of the Christian faith
and apply biblical principles in their
personal and community lives.
•
Expanding access to teaching
through online platforms, allowing
individuals who could not attend in
person— including those with work,
family, or mobility constraints—to
benefit from structured theological
education.
•
Providing mentoring and pastoral
support to students, resulting in
improved spiritual growth,|
strengthened family life, and greater personal resilience. • Producing and sharing educational materials, which helped beneficiaries engage with Scripture more confidently and encouraged ongoing learning outside formal sessions. These activities have contributed to a more theologically informed and spiritually equipped community. Beyond direct beneficiaries, the charity’s work has generated wider social benefit by supporting stronger families, encouraging ethical living grounded in biblical values, and fostering a sense of community connectedness among participants.
**Additional information (optional)** You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
|Achievements against
objectives set|Para 1.41||
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|Performance of fundraising
activities against objectives
set|Para 1.41||
|Investment performance
against objectives|Para 1.41||
|Other|||
## **Financial Review**
|Review of the charity’s
financial position at the end
of the period|Para 1.21|At the beginning of the financial year,
Theology School held a cash balance of
£777.54. During the year, total income was
£4,566, primarily comprising trustee
donations (£3,800) and expense
reimbursements (£766). Total expenditure
amounted to £4,313, mainly covering online
delivery costs, venue hire, course
materials, and digital tools. The charity
therefore ended the year with a cash
balance of £1,030.68, demonstrating that
its finances are stable and sufficient to
continue its charitable activities.|
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|Statement explaining the
policy for holding reserves
stating why they are held|Para 1.22|The charity’s reserves policy is to hold only
minimal funds in order to cover immediate
expenditure and ensure the continuation of
its online courses and resources. Funds
are not accumulated beyond operational
requirements in order to maximise the
impact of donations on charitable activities.|
|Amount of reserves held|Para 1.22|The charity holds reserves of £1,030.68 at
the year-end.|
|Reasons for holding zero
reserves|Para 1.22|Reserves are kept intentionally low
because the charity is volunteer-led, with
no paid staff, minimal overheads, and
expenditure closely aligned to the annual
budget of trustee-supported activities. This
approach ensures that the majority of
incoming funds are directly applied to
delivering charitable services.|
|Details of fund materially in
deficit|Para 1.24|No funds were in deficit during the reporting
period.|
|Explanation of any
uncertainties about the
charity continuing as a going
concern|Para 1.23|The trustees have reviewed the charity’s
financial position and resources, and have
considered the potential risks, including
reliance on trustee donations and digital
delivery. The trustees are satisfied that
sufficient resources exist to continue
operations for the foreseeable future, and
there are no material uncertainties affecting
the charity’s ability to continue as a going
concern.|
## **Additional information (optional)** You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
The charity’s principal sources of funds (including Para 1.47 any fundraising) Investment policy and objectives including any Para 1.46 social investment policy adopted
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|A description of the principal
risks facing the charity|Para 1.46||
|Other|||
## **Structure, Governance and Management**
|Description of charity’s
trusts:|||
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|Type of governing document
(trust deed, royal charter)|
Para 1.25|Theology School is governed by a
constitution for a Charitable Incorporated
Organisation (CIO), which sets out the
charity’s objects, powers, and rules for
administration and management.|
|How is the charity
constituted?
(e.g unincorporated
association, CIO)|Para 1.25|The charity is established as a Charitable
Incorporated Organisation (CIO). This legal
form provides the charity with a corporate
structure, giving it legal personality and
limited liability for its trustees, while
allowing it to operate under the governance
of its constitution.|
|Trustee selection methods
including details of any
constitutional provisions e.g.
election to post or name of
any person or body entitled
to appoint one or more
trustees|Para 1.25|Trustees are appointed in accordance with
the charity’s constitution. Trustees may be:
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Appointed by the existing board of
trustees to fill casual vacancies.
•
Elected by the members (where
applicable) at the annual general
meeting, as specified in the
constitution.
Currently, the trustees are: Rev. Brendon
Naicker, Yan Shan Chen, and Mei Shi. All
appointments are made in accordance with
the CIO constitution to ensure continuity,
accountability, and alignment with the
charity’s objectives.|
## **Additional information (optional)** You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
|Policies and procedures
adopted for the induction
and training of trustees|Para 1.51||
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|The charity’s organisational
structure and any wider
network with which the
charity works|Para 1.51||
|Relationship with any related
parties|Para 1.51||
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## **Reference and Administrative details**
|Charity name|Theology School|
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|Registered charitynumber|1179909|
|Charity’s principal address|27 Sandhill, Shrivenham SN6 8BQ|
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||Yan Shan Chen|Trustee|||
||Mei Shi|Trustee|||
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– Corporate trustees names of the directors at the date the report was approved
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**Trustee name Dates acted if not for whole year**
## **Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others**
|Description of the assets
held in this capacity|Theology School does not hold any assets on behalf of
other charities. All assets, including cash and digital
resources, are held solely for the charity’s own purposes.|
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|Name and objects of the
charity on whose behalf the
assets are held and how this
falls within the custodian
charity’s objects|N/A – Theology School does not act as a custodian for
other charities, so this is not applicable.|
|Details of arrangements for
safe custody and
segregation of such assets
from the charity’s own
assets|All assets of Theology School are held in the charity’s own
bank account and are recorded separately in the charity’s
financial records. No assets of other organisations are
mixed with those of Theology School. Appropriate financial
controls are in place to safeguard the charity’s assets,
including restricted access to bank accounts and regular
review of income and expenditure by trustees.|
## **Additional information (optional)**
## **Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)**
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**Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information)**
## **Exemptions from disclosure**
Reason for non-disclosure of key personnel details
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## **Declarations**
**The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.**
**Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees**
|**Signature(s)**
**Full name(s)**
**Position (eg Secretary,**
**Chair, etc)**
**Date**|||
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||Brendon Naicker||
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Chair||
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## **Theology School – Annual Accounts (Receipts & Payments)**
**Charity Number:** 1179909 **Period:** 03 April 2024 – 02 April 2025
## **Receipts and Payments Account**
**Receipts £** Trustee donations 3,800.00 Expense reimbursement 766.00 **Total Receipts 4,566.00 Payments**
**£**
Charitable activities: online course delivery, venue hire, materials, digital tools
4,313.00
## **Total Payments**
**4,313.00**
**Net Surplus for the Year:** £253.00
## **Statement of Assets and Liabilities at 02 April 2025**
**Item £**
Cash at bank 1,030.68
Other assets None
Liabilities None
**Opening Bank Balance (03 April 2024):** £777.54 **Closing Bank Balance (02 April 2025):** £1,030.68
## **Notes to the Accounts**
1. **Basis of Accounts**
- These accounts are prepared on the receipts and payments basis, appropriate for small charities that are not required to produce accrual accounts.
## 2. **Nature of Activities**
Theology School delivers free online theological and leadership training for
Christian leaders and clergy. Activities are designed to advance the charity’s purposes and provide public benefit.
3. **Related Party Transactions**
All trustee donations (£3,800) were voluntary. No trustee received remuneration, and no expenses were claimed other than those reimbursed.
## 4. **Public Benefit**
All charitable activities are provided free of charge to participants, supporting access to theological education and leadership development for individuals who may not otherwise have access.
## 5. **Reserves Policy**
Minimal reserves are held, sufficient only to cover immediate charitable activities, reflecting the volunteer-led and low-overhead nature of the charity.
## **Approved by the Trustees on 11 December 2025**
## **Signed:**
- Rev. Brendon Naicker
- Yan Shan Chen
- Mei Shi