# **R rt of the Trustees epo** ## **and** # **Unaudited Financial Statements for the** # **Period ended 31st M 2024 ay** **For** **Zion Christian Fellowship Bury St Edmunds United Kingdom** **Charity number: 1184192** 1 **Zion Christian Fellowship Bury St Edmunds United Kingdom** 2 ## **CONTENTS** |Trustees Annual Report|-|3 – 4| |---|---|---| |Receipts and Payment Account|-
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6| 3 ## **Zion Christian Fellowship Bury St Edmunds** # **Trustees’ Annual Report** ## For the period ended 31st May 2024 The trustees have pleasure in presenting their report together with the financial statements for the period ended 31st May 2024 ## **Reference & Administrative Information** Charity Name : Zion Christian Fellowship Bury St Edmunds Charity No : 1184192 Address : Christ Church, Lawson Place Bury St. Edmunds IP32 7EW Number : 07367778977 Website : zcfpastor@gmail.com Trustees (Church Council) Saji Thomas – Chairman Rev Joshva John - Trustee Rev Shiju Niravel Thankachan - Trustee Other Trustees who served during the year None ## Structure, Governance & Management ## **Constitution** This Charity is a Christian organization. It is governed by its constitution which was adopted on 01[st] July 2019. AICC was granted charitable status by the Charily Commission. ## **Appointment of Trustees** Trustees are elected at the Annual General Meeting. ## **Management** The trustees are responsible for the strategic direction and governance of the organisation whilst day-to-day running. We also have several volunteer leaders to assist on a rota basis. ## **Zion Christian Fellowship Bury St Edmunds** ## **Objectives & Activities** ## **Charitable Purposes** 1. The advancement of the Christian faith 2. The relief of those in need by reason of age, ill health, disability, financial hardship or other hardships ## **Activities in detail** : We have set out in this report, the main activities undertaken by the organization as outlined by ZIONCHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP objects set out in its governing document. In doing so, we have had due regards to the public benefit guidance published by the charity commission. **Sunday Service** : Every Sunday, we conduct corporate community worship, which is one of the major activities of the organization. One of the key goals of conduction Sunday services for the community to gather to worship and to motivate the members to build up their spiritual, moral, and social life. Through these services, we can support the people in need via prayer, counselling and emotional upliftment which enabled them to work towards resolving their problems and predicaments. **Mission Work** : Along with the mission work, we have also initiated and supported community building activities in these locations. Concomitantly we are also supporting one missionary in the United Kingdom. **Sunday School:** Primary focused on children. A well-established syllabus is followed to impart Christian values and to root them in the Christian faith and address their concerns in a very comfortable and safe environment. **Youth Ministry:** This ministry targeted at the youths and young adults in the community. Community Support The charity has extended its philanthropic help various members of the community in times of their dire needs as per the guidance of the trustee board. During the year, the church also provided a range of spiritual, educational, and community-focused activities, including: - **7 Days Fasting Prayer (1–7 September 2023)** : - A week-long period of fasting and prayer for spiritual renewal and unity at the start of September. - **Sunday School Anniversary (10 September 2023)** : - Annual celebration recognizing the achievements of the children’s ministry, including special presentations and expressions of gratitude to teachers and volunteers. - **Bible Study (Every Thursday, 8 PM)** : - Weekly sessions for in-depth exploration of scripture, group discussion, and personal spiritual growth. - **Fasting Prayer (29 September 2023)** : - Special day of fasting and intercessory prayer for the church, its members, and the wider community. - **Festive Praise (11 November 2023):** An evening of intimate worship and thanksgiving, fostering a spirit of adoration among attendees. 5 - **7 Days Fasting Prayer (26 November – 2 December 2023)** : Another week of fasting and prayer for spiritual preparation towards the end of the year. - **Z-Kids Youth Anniversary (10 December 2023):** Celebration of the youth department’s growth and contributions, featuring youth-led worship and testimonies. - **Cross Over Service (31 December 2023):** - New Year’s Eve service to give thanks for the past year and pray for the year ahead. - **3rd Year Church Anniversary (4 February 2024):** Special service marking the church’s third anniversary, reflecting on God’s faithfulness and the church’s journey. - **3 Days Fasting Prayer & Holy Communion (1–3 March 2024):** Three days of fasting and prayer, culminating in the celebration of Holy Communion. - **Fasting Prayer (14–16 March 2024):** - Three-day event dedicated to seeking God’s presence and breakthroughs for the church and its members. ## **Financial Review** Gross income for the year is £8,500.65. The resources expended are £7,587.41 Therefore the surplus for the year is £913.24 6 **----- Start of picture text -----**
ZION CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP CHURCH
Receipts and payments accounts
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Period start
For the
date
period
To
01/06/2023 31/05/2024
Section A Receipts and payments
Unrestricted Restricted Endowment
Total funds Last year
funds funds funds
to the nearest to the nearest to the nearest
to the nearest £ to the nearest £
£ £ £
A1 Receipts
Offering 1,325.00 - - 1,325.00 2,295.34
Tithe 1,624.50 1,624.50 3,825.00
Donation 5,551.15 - - 5,551.15 832.00
Other Income - - - - 2,775.71
8,500.65 - - 8,500.65 9,728.05
Sub total (Gross income for AR)
A2 Asset and investment sales, (see
table).
Sub total - - - - -
Total receipts 8,500.65 - - 8,500.65 9,728.05
A3 Payments
Rent
2,443.00 - - 2,443.00 1,843.00
honorarium to visiting preachers 3,109.00 - - 3,109.00 1,250.00
Insurance 337.29 - - 337.29 143.18
Electronics 294.12 - - 294.12 1,573.50
Gifts
450.00 450.00
Professional Charges 315.00 315.00 -
Youth Meets,Events & Outreach 254.00 254.00
Other expenses 385.00 - - 385.00 3,245.71
Refreshment - - - 1,341.38
Sub total
7,587.41 - - 7,587.41 9,396.77
A4 Asset and investment purchases,
-
(see table) -
Sub total
- - - - -
Total payments 7,587.41 - - 7,587.41 9,396.77
Net of receipts/(payments) 913.24 - - 913.24 331.28
A5 Transfers between funds
- - - - -
A6 Cash funds last year end
1,088.10 - - 1,088.10 756.82
Cash funds this year end
2,001.34 - - 2,001.34 1,088.10
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Section B Statement of assets and liabilities
Unrestricted Restricted Endowment
Categories Details funds funds funds
to nearest £ to nearest £ to nearest £
B1 Cash funds Cash/ Cheques in hand
677 - -
Cash at bank
1,324 - -
Total cash funds 2,001 - -
(agree balances with receipts and
payments account(s)) OK OK OK
Unrestricted Restricted Endowment
funds funds funds
Details to nearest £ to nearest £ to nearest £
B2 Other monetary assets - -
- -
- - -
Fund to which Cost (optional) Current value
Details asset belongs (optional)
B3 Investment assets - -
- -
Fund to which Cost (optional) Current value
Details asset belongs (optional)
B4 Assets retained for the charity’s - -
own use - -
- -
Fund to which Amount due When due
Details liability relates (optional) (optional)
B5 Liabilities -
-
Signed by one or two trustees on behalf of
Signature Print Name Date of approval
all the trustees
Saji Thomas 12/07/2025
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