Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From. 1[st] Nov 2022 Period start date. To 31[st] Oct 2023 Period end date
Charity name: Network of Thai Christians
Charity registration number: 1192104 Objectives and Activities
| SORP reference | ||
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| Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document |
Para 1.17 | Our purpose is to continually welcome new Thai people into the network. |
| 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 |
Regional fellowship meetings in believers’ homes continued. Two group meetings were held in non-residential settings to allow larger group fellowship to take place. Summer camp took place at a new venue to enable all UK believers to come together. The new venue provided full board and therefore reduced the burden on food preparation. The camp provides the ability to support new believers as well as offer general and focussed biblical support. |
| Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit |
Para 1.18 | The trustees are satisfied that in 2023 NTC was open to new Thai beneficiaries and their families. |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
SORP reference |
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| Policy on grant making. | Para 1.38 | NTC does not seek grants. |
| Policy on social investment including program related investment. |
Para 1.38 | Investment in Thai people’s spiritual and emotional welfare benefits the amount they can contribute to their work which is often as carers in their local community. |
| All the organisational work is done by |
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| Contribution made by volunteers. |
Para 1.38 | volunteers including visits to isolated groups who live across the UK. |
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| Other |
Achievements and Performance
| SORP reference | ||
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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 | 2023 saw a balance in the use of Zoom where useful monthly activities have mostly moved back to face-to-face meetings which is preferred. Investment in Thai people’s spiritual and emotional welfare benefits the amount they can contribute in their work which is often as carers in their local community. The executive committee appointed a treasurer who is managing and using the accounts; as a result, the charities future financial management is sustainable. |
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Achievements against objectives set |
Para 1.41 |
NTC trustees did safeguarding training on 3 Sept 2023. Finalised the safeguarding policy so that it was fit for purpose (signed it off by Oct 2023). Agreed that some safeguarding training must reach all local group leaders by Oct 2024 NTC continues to be open to new people across regional groups. |
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| Performance of fundraising activities against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | Donations continued during 2023 and are considered to have met the objectives set. |
| We continue to make investment in |
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| Investment performance against objectives |
Para 1.41 | people’s lives through a small education fund to enable Thai people to take more responsibility. |
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| Other |
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Financial Review
| Financial Review | ||
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| Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period |
Para 1.21 | NTC ended the period to 31st Oct 2023 with a balance of £8806.59 |
| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held |
Para 1.22 | NTC has actively managed its funds to ensure stability whilst providing an ability to meet its objectives. |
| Amount of reserves held | Para 1.22 | £8806.59 |
| 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 | There are no uncertainties at this time as the benefit opportunities of NTC are still recognised |
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The charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising) |
Para 1.47 |
Donations from voluntary donors during 2023 were sufficient for current needs. This included gift aid contributions for the first time. |
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| Investment policy and objectives including any social investment policy adopted |
Para 1.46 | Not yet discussed |
| A description of the principal risks facing the charity |
Para 1.46 | No financial risk during 2023 |
| Other |
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Structure, Governance and Management
| Description of charity’s trusts: |
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| Type of governing document (trust deed, royal charter) |
Para 1.25 | CIO Foundation 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 | Trustees are appointed by invitation by their own body according to criteria established by the Charity Governance Code for smaller charities, CGC, and reference to The Essential Trustee: Charity Commission. 3 Trustees serve 3 years per term |
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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 | 3 Trustees meet at least 3 times per year to set goals and manage risk. They have delegated a committee to carry out the executive decision making of NTC, this work has continued through the 2023 reporting period. |
| Relationship with any related parties |
Para 1.51 | NTC relates informally with other similar networks in Sweden and Germany. NTC relates with those Thai people who return to Thailand and join Christian churches there. |
| Other |
Reference and Administrative details
| Charity name | Network of Thai Christians in the UK |
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| Other name the charity uses | NTC |
| Registered charity number | 1192104 |
| Charity’s principal address | 22 Raglan Rd , Sale , M33 4AQ |
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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 (ifany) |
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| Dennis Hardy | Chair | |||
| Graham Wall | ||||
| Simon Hobson | NTC Trustees | |||
– 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
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Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others
Description of the assets held in this capacity
Name and objects of the charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects
Details of arrangements for 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
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Declarations
The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.
Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees
Signature(s) Graham Wall Full name(s) Dennis Hardy Position (eg Secretary, Chair of Trustees Trustee Chair, etc)
Date
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NTC -Network of Thai Christians (UK)
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SUMMARY OF ACCOUNTS
Period 01/11/2022 - 31/10/2023
GENERAL FUNDS
| Receipts 2023 Balance B/F 8,822.48 Camp Receipts 19,350.00 Donations (General) 3,352.34 Offering: Fellowship Spring 614.00 Fellowship Autumm 710.00 NTC Summer Camp 1,920.70 Literature (Books) 262.00 GRS Interest 88.54 Transfer from acc.02548461 1,264.00 Compensation (NatWest) 200.00 36,584.06 |
Receipts 2023 Balance B/F 8,822.48 Camp Receipts 19,350.00 Donations (General) 3,352.34 Offering: Fellowship Spring 614.00 Fellowship Autumm 710.00 NTC Summer Camp 1,920.70 Literature (Books) 262.00 GRS Interest 88.54 Transfer from acc.02548461 1,264.00 Compensation (NatWest) 200.00 36,584.06 |
Payments 2023 Pioneer Centres Invoice 17,780.22 Day visit 1,069.74 Refunds for cancelled bookings 944.00 Prepayment -Deposit 2024 1,730.00 Prepayment -Deposit 2025 750.00 Activities: Activity 2: Spring Weekend Fellowship 325.51 Activity 3: Autumm Weekend Fellowship 200.00 Activity 1: NTC Summer Camp Expenses 2,684.97 Home Ministry (Piak+Num) 1,440.00 Home Services Committee travel 514.29 Retreat 0.00 Insurance 63.34 Website 0.00 DBS 275.40 Hall 0.00 Balance C/F 8,806.59 36,584.06 |
Payments 2023 Pioneer Centres Invoice 17,780.22 Day visit 1,069.74 Refunds for cancelled bookings 944.00 Prepayment -Deposit 2024 1,730.00 Prepayment -Deposit 2025 750.00 Activities: Activity 2: Spring Weekend Fellowship 325.51 Activity 3: Autumm Weekend Fellowship 200.00 Activity 1: NTC Summer Camp Expenses 2,684.97 Home Ministry (Piak+Num) 1,440.00 Home Services Committee travel 514.29 Retreat 0.00 Insurance 63.34 Website 0.00 DBS 275.40 Hall 0.00 Balance C/F 8,806.59 36,584.06 |
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| BANK ACCOUNTS AS AT 31/10/2023 | |||
| General Fund 8,806.59 Nat West Acc.ending 53 6,515.52 Nat West Acc.ending 45 2,291.07 Total 8,806.59 Total 8,806.59 |
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