Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From 15/10/2022 To 15/10/2023
Charity name: Oasis Central Church
Charity registration number: 1180714
Objectives and Activities
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| Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document |
Para 1.17 | The objectives of the CIO are: a) To advance the Christian faith for the public benefit in the UK and worldwide in accordance with the Statement of Faith. b) The relief of poverty, sickness and financial hardship. |
| 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 |
Oasis Central Church is committed to enabling as many people as possible to worship at our church and form a close-knit community. Our services put faith and worship into practice through prayer, scripture and music. We enable people to live out their faith with like-minded yet a diverse group of people through prayer, the Word and worship; through providing pastoral care for people in the community and through outreach work. This the church established connection with a charity organisation called Street child. There are still ongoing meetings to see a positive and mutual working relationship between the two charities. The main activities undertaken for public benefit this year in relation to advancing the Christian faith include holding regular services on Sunday afternoons which consist of praise & worship, sermons, prayer; a Sunday School for children under the age of 10; and a Teens Church for young people between the ages of 11&18. On Tuesday evenings the church holds a Bible Study class for those who wish to learn more about the Bible. We also hold regular prayer meetings throughout the week. |
| The church has provided welfare to needy church members by providing food, financial support and counselling, regarding money management, mentoring and academic support. The Church currently holds both in-person and online activities. - On 8/04/2023, we held a prayer retreat in Rugby, Birmingham and London. - On 15/04/2023, Marriage/Wedding ceremony between Gifty Amponsah and Alan Manu Owusu - In July this year, the Church organised an outreach program in London, Birmingham and Rugby to reach out to the needy and offered personal development sessions to young and disable people. Throughout the year, the Church held several camp meetings for Youth and Young adults to provide a learning and educative platform for them. In June 2023, the Church held BBQ party. The less privilege in the community were invited to be fed and be given clothes, food, drinks and stationaries. During the summer holidays when the children were returning to their various schools, the church gave vouchers from selected supermarket to the single parents. |
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| Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit |
Para 1.18 | N/A |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
SORP reference N/A Para 1.38 Policy on grant making N/A Para 1.38 Policy on social investment including program related investment Oasis Central Church’s mission is supported by our passionate volunteers who
| Contribution made by volunteers |
Para 1.38 | generously give their time to the church and the people. This is evidenced in numerous ways; from providing food and hospitality, giving musical performances to mentoring young people in their studies. |
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| Other | Resignation & Appointment - On the 14/03/2023, Stephanie Ahemor resigned from her position as a Trustee and the secretary having served faithfully. - On the 07/03/2023 both Francisca Kasewaah Nantwi and Grace Chirombo were appointed as Trustees - On the 07/03/2023 Francisca Kasewaah Nantwi was appointed as the secretary to the trustee |
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 | The church has supported its members to enrol into adult learning and further their education. We are proud to say that a number of our members have started pursuing qualifications that they would admittedly not have sought had it not been for the encouragement of the church. The church has also supported members in their search for employment by organising CV and Job seminars. The pastoral team has provided remedial care to young members who experienced trouble with the police. The church also supported the weddings and marital ceremonies of members by providing counselling and support. The trustees appointed MrSamuel Opoku- Kuffour as an independent examiner. |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
Achievements against Para 1.41 objectives set
Performance of fundraising activities against objectives Para 1.41 set Investment performance Para 1.41 against objectives Other
Financial Review
| Financial Review | ||
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| Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period |
Para 1.21 | See attached CC16a form |
| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held |
Para 1.22 | |
| Amount of reserves held | Para 1.22 | |
| Reasons for holding zero reserves |
Para 1.22 | |
| Details of fund materially in deficit |
Para 1.24 | |
| Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern |
Para 1.23 |
| Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements |
where relevant about: |
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| The charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising) |
Para 1.47 | By voluntarily donations from members |
| Investment policy and objectives including any social investment policy adopted |
Para 1.46 | |
| A description of the principal risks facing the charity |
Para 1.46 | |
| Other | We would like to thank all the volunteers who make Oasis Central Church the Spirit- filled and vibrant community it is. |
Structure, Governance and Management
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| Type of governing document (trust deed, royal charter) |
Para 1.25 | Constitution |
| How is the charity constituted? (e.g unincorporated association, CIO) |
Para 1.25 | CIO |
| 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 |
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 | Ecumenical Relationships We are a member of Transform Bexley Borough, and of Churches Together South London and Evangelical Alliance. |
| Other | ||
| Reference and Administrative details | ||
| Charity name | Oasis Central Church | |
| Other name the charity uses | N/A | |
| Registered charity number | 1180714 | |
| Charity’s principal address | 10 Lennox House, Belvedere, DA17 5PY | |
Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
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Trustee name | Office (if any) | Dates acted if not for whole year |
Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint trustee (if any) |
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| Francisca Nantwi Kesewaah |
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| Rev Paul Agyei | ||||
| Rev Daniel Amoateng |
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| Grace Chirombo | ||||
– Corporate trustees names of the directors at the date the report was approved
Director name
Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity
Trustee name Dates acted if not for whole year
Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others
Description of the assets N/A held in this capacity Name and objects of the N/A charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects Details of arrangements for N/A safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity’s own assets
Additional information (optional)
Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)
Type of Name Address adviser
Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information)
Exemptions from disclosure
Reason for non-disclosure of key personnel details
Other optional information
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 |
FKNantwi | Gchirombo |
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| Francisca kesewaah Nantwi | Grace Chirombo | |
Secretary |
Trustee | |
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| Oasis Central Church | Oasis Central Church | Oasis Central Church | Oasis Central Church | Oasis Central Church | 1180714 | 1180714 | 1180714 | CC16a | |
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15/10/2022 | To | 15/10/2023 | ||||||
| Section A Receipts and payments | |||||||||
| A1 Receipts | Unrestricted funds to the nearest £ 64,196 17,316 - - - - - - 81,512 - - - 81,512 27,000 18,000 4,200 11,000 8,000 4,100 2,100 4,000 1,500 |
Restricted funds to the nearest £ - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - |
Endowment funds to the nearest £ - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - |
Total funds to the nearest £ 64,196 17,316 - - - - - - 81,512 - - - 81,512 27,000 18,000 4,200 11,000 8,000 4,100 2,100 4,000 1,500 |
Last year to the nearest £ |
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| Donations | 64,196 | 68,500 | |||||||
| Gift Aid | 17,316 | 26,984 | |||||||
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| Sub total(Gross income for AR) |
81,512 | 95,484 | |||||||
| A2 Asset and investment sales, (see table). |
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| Total receipts A3 Payments |
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| 95,484 | |||||||||
| Hire of Premises/Rent | 27,000 | - | - | 27,000 | - | ||||
| Purchase / Hire of Equipment and Repairs | 18,000 | - | - | 18,000 | - | ||||
| Promotion & Advertising& Trainings | 4,200 | - | - | 4,200 | - | ||||
| Welfare,Covid_19 Reliefs | 11,000 | - | - | 11,000 | - | ||||
| Evangelism, Missions & Camp Meeting | 8,000 | - | - | 8,000 | - | ||||
| Car Hire,Travel & Insurance | 4,100 | - | - | 4,100 | - | ||||
| CommunityProjects / Miscellaneous | 2,100 | - | - | 2,100 | - | ||||
| Worship / Music Ministry Costs Telephone / Internet & Live Strreaming |
4,000 | - | - | 4,000 | - | ||||
| 1,500 | - | - | 1,500 | - | |||||
| 79,900 | - | - | 79,900 | - | |||||
| Sub total | - - - 79,900 1,612 - - 1,612 |
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- - - 79,900 1,612 |
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| A4 Asset and investment purchases, (see table) |
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| Sub total Total payments Net of receipts/(payments) A5 Transfers between funds A6 Cash funds last year end Cash funds this year end |
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1,612 |
95,484 | ||||||||
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| 1,612 | 95,484 | ||||||||
CCXX R1 accounts (SS)
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| Section B Statement of Categories Signed by one or two trustees on behalf of all the trustees Signature Gchirombo Details Details B1 Cash funds Details B2 Other monetary assets Details Total cash funds (agree balances with receipts and payments account(s)) B4 Assets retained for the charity’s own use B5 Liabilities B3 Investment assets Details |
Unrestricted funds Restricted funds to nearest £ to nearest £ 1,612 - - - - - 1,612 - OK OK Unrestricted funds Restricted funds to nearest £ to nearest £ - - - - - - - - - - - - Fund to which asset belongs Cost (optional) - - - - - Fund to which asset belongs Cost (optional) - - - - - - - - - Fund to which liability relates Amount due (optional) - - - - - Print Name Grace Chirombo |
Endowment funds to nearest £ |
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| Categories Signed by one or two trustees on behalf of all the trustees B1 Cash funds B2 Other monetary assets B4 Assets retained for the charity’s own use B5 Liabilities B3 Investment assets |
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| Endowment funds to nearest £ |
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| Date of approval |
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| Grace Chirombo | 13/12/2023 | |
CCXX R2 accounts (SS)
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Independent examiner's report on the accounts
Section A Independent Examiner’s Report
Report to the trustees/ Oasis Central Church members of
On accounts for the year 15/10/2022 - 15/10/2023 Charity no 1180714 ended (if any) Set out on pages I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity (“the Trust”) for the year ended 15/10/2022 - 15/10/2023 . Responsibilities and As the charity's trustees, you are responsible for the preparation of the basis of report accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 (“the Act”).
I report in respect of my examination of the Trust’s accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination, I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act.
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 giving 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.
- Please delete the words in the brackets if they do not apply.
| Oasis Central Church Signed: Name: Relevant professional qualification(s) or body |
SOKuffour | 4/01/2024 |
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| Samuel Opoku-Kuffour | ||
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(if any):
Address:
46 Carlton House Algers road IG10 4RS, Lougton
Section B Disclosure
Only complete if the examiner needs to highlight material matters of concern (see CC32, Independent examination of charity accounts: directions and guidance for examiners).
Give here brief details of any items that the N/A examiner wishes to disclose .
Oasis Central Church
01/05/2022 - 30/04/2023
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