Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From 1/1/2024 Period start date To 31/12/2024 Period end date
Charity name: Bristol Chinese Baptist Church
Charity registration number: 1184917
Objectives and Activities
| Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document |
To advance the Christian religion in accordance with BCBC’s beliefs as set out in the Statement of Faith To preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to teach the doctrines of the Christian faith as set forth in the Holy Scriptures, giving attention, though not exclusively, to the Mandarin speaking Chinese in and around Bristol. To be a spiritual home for Chinese Christians to worship and serve the Triune God, and to have fellowship in the context of their special needs. To promote the Worldwide Mission of Jesus Christ in evangelism. |
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| 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. |
Provide Sunday service for all church members and broader Chinese community Run Bible study groups / fellowships: 3 family groups, 1 student group Provide Sunday school for children of church families Evangelical work among university students from China. Support Christian mission organisations financially |
| Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit |
Trustees have had regards to the guidance |
Achievements and Performance
As an independent church, BCBC is funded solely by church members’ offerings (tithe). Our objective is to further the Christian belief among the Chinese community by running regular Sunday worship, evangelical work among Summary of the main Chinese community and guiding members’ spiritual growth based on God’s achievements of the Word through group Bible study. charity, identifying the difference the charity’s There were also quite a few students and family members who joined the work has made to the church through our evangelical ministry. circumstances of its beneficiaries and any wider benefits to society as a whole.
Financial Review
| Review of the charity’s financial position at the end ofthe period |
BCBC is in a good financial position at the end of 2024. We have no debts and good savings in the bank |
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| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held |
Preparing for future full-time ministry worker employment. Future church building purchase |
| Amount of reserves held | £265,872 |
| Reasons for holding zero reserves |
N/a |
| Details of fund materially in deficit |
N/a |
| Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern |
N/a |
Additional information (optional)
You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
Members’ offering (tithings) The charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising) N/a Investment policy and objectives including any social investment policy adopted No risk A description of the principal risks facing the charity None Other
Structure, Governance and Management
| Descriptionofcharity’s trusts: | Board of Elders andDeacons |
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| Type of governing document (trust deed,royalcharter) |
Constitution |
| How is the charity constituted? (e.g unincorporated association, CIO) |
Constitution approved by members by vote |
| 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 |
As per Church Constitution Article 7.1 |
Reference and Administrative details
| Charity name | Bristol Chinese Baptist Church |
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| Other name the charity uses | |
| Registered charity number | 1184917 |
| Charity’s principal address | Alma Church, 29 Alma Road, Bristol BS8 2ES |
Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
| 1 2 3 4 |
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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| Congli Liu | Vice Chair | |||
| Jun Yang | Deacon | |||
Declarations
The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.
Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees
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Signature(s)
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Congli Liu
Vice Chair
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Jun Yang
Deacon
Full name(s) Congli Liu Jun Yang
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Date
30/10/2024
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BCBC 2024 Finance Summary
| BCBC 2024 Finance Summary | ||
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| Receipts收入 Main Offering 主日奉献 Bank direct credit offering 银行转账奉献 Gift aid refund 收入稅返还 Other income 其他收入(利息） Total Receipts 总收入 |
全年至今为止 YTD |
|
| 1,164.66 | ||
| 34,453.64 | ||
| 9,691.33 | ||
| 6,894.16 | ||
| 52,203.79 | ||
| Payments支出 Staff salary & expenses 同工薪金和开支 Church Rental 教会租堂费 Speakers' fees 讲員费 Speakers' expenses 讲員开支 Refreshments 茶点 Stationery & printing 文具和打印 Sunday service expenses主日开支小計 Special events / festivals特別活动和节日支出(如:聚餐) Equipment purchase 设备购置 Audio, video, books, etc. 影音材料、书籍等 Website, licence, etc. 网站、版权费等 Church Insurance 教会保险 Miscellaneous 杂项 Operational expenses 运作开支小计 Conference and training 营会和培训开支 Student Ministry 学生事工 Sunday school 主日学 Care & visit 关顾、探访 Evengelical & Outreach expenses 福音、外展 Music worship team 音乐敬拜组 Other ministry 其他事工 Minisrty expenses sub-total事工开支小計 COCM Overseas Campus Magzine 海外校园杂志 OMF Missionary expenses sub-total |
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| 0.00 | ||
| (9,941.00) | ||
| (2,080.00) | ||
| (266.98) | ||
| (508.38) | ||
| (37.19) | ||
| (12,833.55) | ||
| (153.40) | ||
| 0.00 | ||
| 0.00 | ||
| (337.91) | ||
| (217.69) | ||
| (574.50) | ||
| (1,130.10) | ||
| (110.00) | ||
| (238.35) | ||
| 0.00 | ||
| 0.00 | ||
| 0.00 | ||
| 0.00 | ||
| 0.00 | ||
| (238.35) | ||
| 0.00 | ||
| 0.00 | ||
| (25,000.00) | ||
| (25,000.00) | ||
| Totalpayment总支出 39,465.40 |
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| Surplus/(Deficit) 节余／（赤字） | ||
| 12,738.39 |
Bristol Chinese Baptist Church
Statement of Assetes and Liabilities / Reserve
| Assests | 31/12/2024 | 31/12/2023 |
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| £ | £ | |
| Current account | 235,146.88 | 22,845.01 |
| Savings account | 30,725.48 | 30,288.96 |
| Treasury deposit | 0.00 | 200,000.00 |
| Total assets | 265,872.36 | 253,133.97 |
| General fund reserve | ||
| Balance brought forward | 253,133.97 | 253,133.97 |
| Surplus/deficit for this period | 12,738.39 | |
| Total reserve | 265,872.36 | 253,133.97 |
Independent examiner's report on the accounts
Section A Independent Examiner’s Report
| Report to the trustees/ members of On accounts for the year ended Set out on pages |
Bristol Chinese Baptist Church |
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| 31/12/2024 Charity no (if any) 1184917 |
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I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity (“the Trust”) for the year ended 31 / 12 / 2024.
- Responsibilities and As the charity trustees of the Trust, you are responsible for the preparation basis of report 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 the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act.
Independent I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have examiner's statement come to my attention (other than that disclosed below *) in connection with the examination which gives me cause to believe that in, any material respect:
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accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Act or
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the accounts do not accord with the accounting records
I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn 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.
| Signed: Name: Relevant professional qualification(s) or body (if any): Address: |
Date: | 31/10/2025 |
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| Zongqi Du | ||
| FCCA Membership No.1486249 | ||
| 26 Cardrew Avenue | ||
| London | ||
| N12 9LD |
1
October 2018
IER
Section B Disclosure
Only complete if the examiner needs to highlight matters of concern (see CC32, Independent examination of charity accounts: directions and guidance for examiners).
Give here brief details of any items that the examiner wishes to disclose .
2
October 2018
IER