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2025-08-31-accounts

Trustees’ Annual Report for the period

From 01/09/2024 To 31/08/2025

Charity name: Leicester Christian Tabernacle

Charity registration number: 1185133

Objectives and Activities

SORP reference
Summary of the purposes of
the charity as set out in its
governing document		 Para 1.17 To advance the Christian faith in
accordance with the Statement of Faith
throughout England and Wales for the
public benefit, mainly but not
exclusively by:
• Providing a place of Christian worship
• Printing, circulating, and publishing
Christian literature.
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		 The primary public benefit was
providing a place of worship. People
were encouraged to attend at least three
services per week on Tuesdays,
Wednesdays, and Sundays.
Additionally, special prayer meetings
were held once a month on Fridays.
During services, attendees enjoyed
sermons based on the Word of God,
lively worship, and prayer time. They
also had the opportunity to hear from
visiting preachers from London,
Nottingham, and Newcastle. Services
provided a space for people to offload
their burdens, receive prayers, and even
obtain small financial support for
necessities like food, transportation, or
rent. The public also had access to a
vast collection of books, brochures, and
circular letters at the church to deepen
their knowledge, faith, and relationship
with God.
Statement confirming
whether the trustees have
had regard to the guidance
issued by the Charity
Commission on public
benefit		 Para 1.18 I can confirm that I have had regard to
the guidance issued by the Charity
Commission on public benefit

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

SORP reference
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 This year, our church saw an increase in
attendance, especially on Sundays, with
over 50 people present. We celebrated a
few baptisms and rejoiced in reaching
people through our website. Hundreds
of sermons were recorded and
broadcasted via our YouTube channel
to reach a wider audience. We kept our
community informed through the What's
Up group and offered a dedicated prayer
service for people to bring their
requests and receive help from God.
Additionally, we provided brochures to
strengthen the faith of believers.

Additional information (optional)

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Achievements against
objectives set		 Para 1.41
Performance of fundraising
activities against objectives
set		 Para 1.41
Investment performance
against objectives		 Para 1.41
Other

Financial Review

Financial Review
Review of the charity’s
financial position at the end
of the period		 Para 1.21 The total receipts of unrestricted funds
amounted to £29,313, which came
entirely from tithes and offerings. Of
this, £29,164 was spent on rent,
electricity bills, assistance for believers,
transportation and hotels for visiting
preachers, and other smaller costs
related to running the church. As of 31st
August 2025, the balances carried
forward on unrestricted funds totalled
£7,909, with £6,350 set aside as a
potential future deposit toward a new
worship hall.
Statement explaining the
policy for holding reserves
stating why they are held		 Para 1.22 Leicester Christian Fellowship aims to
maintain a positive balance on
unrestricted funds by the end of the
accounting period. This goal was
achieved in the 2024-2025 year. Of the
£7,909 in reserves, £6,350 is held as a
deposit for a future new worship hall.
Amount of reserves held Para 1.22 £6,350
Reasons for holding zero
reserves		 Para 1.22 N/A
Details of fund materially in
deficit		 Para 1.24 N/A
Explanation of any
uncertainties about the
charity continuing as a going
concern		 Para 1.23 There are no concerns

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The charity’s principal
sources of funds (including
any fundraising)		 Para 1.47
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

Structure, Governance and Management

Description of charity’s
trusts:		 The charity does not manage any trusts.
Type of governing document
(trust deed,royal charter)
Para 1.25		 Written constitution
How is the charity
constituted?
(e.g unincorporated
association, CIO)		 Para 1.25 The charity is constituted as an
unincorporated association, governed
by a written constitution adopted by the
members. The charity is registered with
the Charity Commission for England
and Wales (charity number: 1185133).
The board of trustees are responsible
for the overall governance and strategic
direction of the charity. The constitution
sets out the process for the
appointment, retirement, and removal of
trustees, as well as the procedures for
meetings and decision-making.
The charity’s constitution also outlines
the charitable purposes for which its
assets must be used and provides for
the proper management and dissolution
of the charity in accordance with charity
law.
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 The charity in general meeting elects the
officers and the other trustees. The
trustees may appoint any person who is
willing to act as a trustee.

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Policies and procedures
adopted for the induction
and training of trustees		 Para 1.51
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

Other

Reference and Administrative details

Charityname LeicesterChristian Fellowship
Other name the charityuses
Registered charitynumber 1185133
Charity’s principal address Unit 2, Matrix House, 7 Constitution Hill, Leicester, LE1 1PL

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20		 Trustee name Office (if any) Dates acted if not for whole
**year **		 Name of person (or body) entitled
to appoint trustee (ifany)
Anthony Kitenge
Ngandu		 Chair/Treasurer
Guyshako L.
Samba		 Trustee
Bapete Mboliasa Trustee
Bill Malemba Trustee
Shalom Joshua Trustee

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 NA held in this capacity Name and objects of the NA charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects Details of arrangements for NA safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity’s own assets

Additional information (optional)

Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)

Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information) Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information) Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)
Type of
adviser
Name
Address
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		 Kitenge Ngandu
Anthony Kitenge Ngandu


Chair/Treasurer
05/05/2026
05/05/2026

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Charity Name No (if any)
Leicester Christian Tabernacle
Receipts and payments accounts CC16a
For the period Period start date Period end date
To
from 01-09-2024 31-08-2025
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
Tithes and Offerings 29,313 - - 29,313 30,223
- - - - -
- - - - -
- - - - -
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Sub total (Gross income for
- - 29,313 30,223
AR) [ 29,313 ]
A2 Asset and investment sales,
(see table).
- - - -
- - - - -
Sub total - - - - -
Total receipts 29,313 - - 29,313 30,223
A3 Payments
Rent 12,820 - - 12,820 12,120
Assistance for believers 3,609 - - 3,609 6,433
Transporation costs of preachers 3,968 - - 3,968 2,092
Electricity 1,777 - - 1,777 1,559
Hotels' costs for preachers 636 - - 636 1,129
Transporation costs of believers 510 - - 510 1,000
Special offerings for preachers 1,150 - - 1,150 950
Other 4,694 - - 4,694 4,672
- - - -
Sub total [ 29,164 ] - - 29,164 29,955
A4 Asset and investment
purchases, (see table)
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- - - -
Sub total [ - ] - - - -
Total payments [ 29,164 ] - - 29,164 29,955
Net of receipts/(payments) 149 - - 149 269
A5 Transfers between funds - - - - -
A6 Cash funds last year end 7,760 - - 7,760 7,491
Cash funds this year end 7,909 - - 7,909 7,760
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CCXX R1 accounts (SS)

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04-05-2026

Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period
Categories
Signed by one or two trustees on
behalf of all the trustees
B5 Liabilities
B3 Investment assets
B2 Other monetary assets
B4 Assets retained for the
charity’s own use
B1 Cash funds
CCXX R2 accounts (SS)		 Details
Details
Total cash funds
(agree balances with receipts and payments
account(s))
Details
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Sound instruments
Signature
Anthony
2		 Unrestricted
funds
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funds
to nearest £
to nearest £
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7,909
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7,909
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OK
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funds
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funds
to nearest £
to nearest £
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Fund to which
asset belongs
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liability relates
Amount due
(optional)
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Print Name
Anthony Kitenge-Ngandu
0		 Endowment
funds
to nearest £
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OK
Endowment
funds
to nearest £
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Current value
(optional)
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(optional)
8,850
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When due
(optional)
Date of
approval
10-05-2025
4-05-2026

CCXX R2 accounts (SS)

Independent examiner’s Report to the members of the Leicester Christian Tabernacle

I report on the accounts of the charity for the year ended 31st August 2025.

Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner

The charity’s trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The charity’s trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year under section 144(2) of the Charities Act 2011 (the 2011 Act) and that an independent examination is needed.

It is my responsibility to:

Basis of independent examiner’s report

My examination was carried out in accordance with the general Directions given by the Charity Commission. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts and seeking explanations from you as trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit and, consequently, no opinion is given as to whether the accounts present a “true and fair view” and the report is limited to those matters set out in the statement below.

Independent examiner’s statement

In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention:

Adam James MAAT