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Trustee Annual Report: April 2023 - March 2024

Alive City Church UK Charity Registration No. 1182816

Trustee Annual Report for year ending March 2024

Alive City Church UK is governed and constituted by a CIO foundation constitution, registered 05/04/2019.

The Trustees present their annual report and the financial statements of Alive City Church UK charity. The Trustees confirm that the annual report and financial statements of the charity comply with the current statutory requirements of the charity's governing document as well as regulation relating to accounting and reporting by charities

Principle Address

Alive City Church PO Box 79417 London N7 1HF

Bank

UK Metro Bank 136A High Rd London N22 6EB

Trustees

Trustees are appointed by Alive City Church UK by a resolution passed at a meeting of the charity trustees. In selecting individuals for appointment the charity trustees are to take into consideration the skills, knowledge and experience needed for the effective administration of the charity. They are also expected to be familiar with the practical work of the charity having been involved in other capacities or because of experience gained in other organisations. Trustees are kept up to date with the charities operational framework, financial position, objectives and future plans.

The Trustees that served during the year under review:

Dionne Forrest Tanya McNeish Stephanie Quirk (Chair)

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Trustee Annual Report: April 2023 - March 2024

Key Personnel

Senior Pastor Volney Morgan Senior Pastor Ifedayo Morgan Head Of Finance Tanya McNeish Head Of Operations Stephanie Quirk

The governance of the Church resides with the Trustees and Senior Pastors of Alive City Church UK, with support from head volunteers who led various teams within the organisation assisting with the progress of weekly operations.

Objectives and Activities

The Objectives of Alive City Church UK are:

Achievements and Performance

Alive City Church UK is committed to providing various activities and services to their members and the wider community. We aim to create a space where individuals can come together at least once or twice a week.

We currently have 2 employees and approximately 38 volunteers who support and contribute significantly to the charity’s operations. Enabling us to complete our objectives, achievements and conduct various activities by sharing their skills, talent and time.

Some of our key teams are:

Groceries on Us

Our Groceries on us service provides free groceries to those in need in our local community, this service is offered once a month.

Support: Sick, Grieved and Elderly

For those who are unable to consistently attend weekly activities provided by Alive City Church UK i.e. because of sickness, lack of means to travel, lack of mobility or due to being elderly etc, we provide volunteers who make home visits to support these individual. In addition we also provide support and assistance to those who are grieved. This includes pastoral care as well as signposting to various organisations should they need help with funeral planning or further counselling.

Sunday Services

Alive City Church UK meet in-person on a Sunday for their weekly worship service, which includes vibrant uplifting music and passionate speakers who share and enlighten on the Christian faith.

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Trustee Annual Report: April 2023 - March 2024

Matters Of The Heart - Bible Study

‘Matters Of The Heart’ is a mid week gathering where people can connect through God’s word, prayer and learn more about Christianity in an informal way. It is a space where people can discuss life issues and gain basic support as well as ask questions that you may not be able to during a Sunday worship service. ‘Matters Of The Heart’ is currently conducted online via zoom Through these sessions we aim to educate, grow together, build, strengthen and maintain community.

Alive City Youth

There has been a significant growth in our Alive City Youth Department, with the age range of the youth becoming more broad. Ranging from the ages of 2yrs - 21yrs. Alive City Kids - Once a week we provide a space for children to come together socialise, play, get creative, have fun and learn about God. With the addition of an outing that takes place during the summer holidays.

Alive City Teens - We have weekly teen catch-ups that take place via zoom and once a month they come together for an in-person activity.

Youth Take Over Service - At least twice a year the youth take over the main worship service, where they are able to showcase their passions and talents.

Alive Hub

Alive Hub is open on a Sunday and is accessible before and after our weekly worship services. The Alive Hub is a place where both members and the community can come together and socialise. There is no obligation to join our worship services as Alive Hub is also set as a place where the homeless can get something free to eat and drink. The Alive Hub provides a free continental breakfast, various snacks and beverages both hot and cold.

Together Month

Together month at Alive City Church is the month where we organise more community focused Sunday services. This year included a Fun Day and our Culture Sunday celebrating the various cultures within our community. We ended with a musical concert, bringing together various gospel musicians and artists from around the UK.

Annual Retreats for lead Volunteers

Alive City Church UK hosted their 3rd retreat for their lead volunteers, board and charity’s trustees. This annual retreat is a place where volunteers can refresh after many months of handwork, receive training and understand the goals of the charity for the upcoming year. It is also a time for the trustees and senior leadership of the church to review the performance and activity of the charity, discuss concerns or any significant changes and review plans for the new year.

PLANS FOR FUTURE PERIODS

The Charity continues to explore ways of furthering its charitable objectives in an effective manner by ensuring there is an awareness of its services. And seeks to provide services and activities that meet the needs of people in the community. These activities provide a positive change in the moral and spiritual climate of the local borough which reflects the charity’s Christian ethos and beliefs. And will require the charity to explore ways to fundraise to support this.

The charity would also like to provide additional training to its volunteers, supporting them as individuals and in their volunteer role. In addition the charity will be taking a direct approach to reviewing practices and operational systems to cover all bases in terms of policies and procedures, working with trustees to ensure all main risks are taken into account with the relevant action taken.

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Trustee Annual Report: April 2023 - March 2024

Financial Review

Alive City Church UK has seen an increase in our income during this financial year in correlation to the increase in membership and also as a result of applying for Gift Aid for the previous 3 years. As expected, we also saw an increase in our expenses due to more members/services provided to our community, the purchase of necessary equipment to improve our services and the move to have weekly in person gatherings for Bible Study and Youth sessions.

During this Financial Year we also officially employed Pastor Angel Morgan as was planned last Financial Year.

Overall, this has been another positive year financially for Alive City Church UK and we endeavour to continue utilising funds to aid members and reach our wider community.

The Trustees report was approved by the Board of Trustees

Signed: Dionne Forrest ( Trustee ) Dated: 29/01/2025

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Alive City Church UK
Receipts and payments accounts
1st April 2023 31st March 2024
For the period from To CC16a
Section A Receipts and payments
Unrestricted Restricted Endowment
funds funds funds Total funds Last year
to the nearest
£ to the nearest £ to the nearest £ to the nearest £ to the nearest £
A1 Receipts
Donations 100,903.41 - - 100,903 86,382
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Sub total (Gross income for AR) 100,903 - - 100,903 86,382
A2 Asset and investment sales, (see table).
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Total receipts 100,903 - - 100,903 86,382
A3 Payments
Rent/Hire 31,757.75 - - 31,757.75 18,786
Charitable Activities 22,055.14 - - 22,055.14 26,100
Insurance 319.37 - - 319.37 382
Media/Music Supplies 1,024.47 - - 1,024.47 2,413
Donations Paid 7,507.59 - - 7,507.59 14,874
Bank Charges 467.05 - - 467.05 240
Salaries/Pension 27,772.55 - - 27,772.55 15,018
HMRC 1,034.71 - - 1,034.71 909
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Sub total 91,939 - - 91,939 78,722
A4 Asset and investment purchases, (see
table)
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Total payments 91,939 - - 91,939 78,722
Net of receipts/(payments) 8,965 - - 8,965 7,660
A5 Transfers between funds - - - - -
A6 Cash funds last year end 17,160 - - 17,160 9,500
Cash funds this year end 26,125 - - 26,125 17,160
Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period
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Signed by one or two trustees on behalf of all the Date of
trustees Signature Print Name approval
Tanya McNeish Tanya McNeish 18.01.2024
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Charity Name No
Alive City Church UK 1182816
Receipts and payments accounts
For the period from 1st April 2023 To 31st March 2024 CC16a
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Section A Receipts and payments
funds funds funds Total funds Last year
£ to the nearest £ to the nearest £ to the nearest £ to the nearest £
A1 Receipts
Donations 100,903 - - 100,903 86,382
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Sub total (Gross income for 100,903 - - 100,903 86,382
sales, (see table).
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Total receipts 100,903 - - 100,903 86,382
A3 Payments
Rent/Hire 31,758 - - 31,758 18,786
Charitable Activities 22,055 - - 22,055 26,100
Insurance 319 - - 319 382
Media/Music Supplies 1,024 - - 1,024 2,413
Donations Paid 7,508 - - 7,508 14,874
Bank Charges 467 - - 467 240
Salaries/Pension 27,773 - - 27,773 15,018
HMRC 1,035 - - 1,035 909
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Sub total 91,939 - - 91,939 78,722
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purchases, (see table)
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Total payments 91,939 - - 91,939 78,722
Net of receipts/(payments) 8,965 - - 8,965 7,660
A5 Transfers between funds - - - - -
A6 Cash funds last year end 17,160 - - 17,160 9,500
Cash funds this year end 26,125 - - 26,125 17,160
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Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period
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Signed by one or two trustees on
behalf of all the trustees
B4 Assets retained for the
charity’s own use
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B3 Investment assets
B5 Liabilities
B1 Cash funds		 Details
Details
Tanya McNeish
Signature
Metro Bank
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Date of
approval
18.01.2024

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Independent examiner's report on the accounts

Section A Independent Examiner’s Report Section A Independent Examiner’s Report
Report to the trustees/
members of
On accounts for the year
ended
Set out on pages
Responsibilities and
basis of report
Independent
examiner's statement		 Charity Name
Alive City Church UK
31.03.2024
Charity no
(if any)
1182816
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I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above
charity (“the Trust”) for the year ended31/03/2024.
As the charity's trustees, you are responsible for the preparation of the
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.
I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have
come to my attention in connection with the examination (other than that
disclosed below *) which gives me cause to believe that in, any material
respect:

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.

Signed:
Name:
Relevant professional
qualification(s) or body
(if any):
Address:		 28-01-2025
Aamer Shehzad
ICAEW
Omnibus Workspace, 39-41 North Road London
N7 9DP

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