Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From. 1[st] Nov 2024 Period start date. To 31[st] Oct 2025 Period end date
Charity name: Network of Thai Christians
Charity registration number: 1192104 Objectives and Activities
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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 fellowship days; one in April (Radcliffe, Manchester) and one in October (Harbourne, Birmingham) were held in non-residential settings to allow larger group fellowship to take place. Summer camp took place at the Pioneer Centre, (near Kidderminster) to enable all UK believers to come together. The venue provides full board which reduces the burden on food preparation. The camp provides the ability to support new believers as well as offer comprehensive Bible teaching. The camp continued to provide a full children’s and youth programme (including a young adults group that has been requested by former beneficiaries of the youth programme in previous years) All these programmes were provided by non-Thai volunteers. The camp continued to provide a parallel programme for non-Thai speaking men who join the camp with families. An evaluation of feedback from the camp was reviewed by the trustees who asked the NTC exec to address concerns that the programme was over busy and was becoming repetitive which may have the effect of reducing interest in future annual camps |
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| 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 during 2025 NTC was open to new Thai beneficiaries and their families. |
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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. |
| Contribution made by volunteers. |
Para 1.38 | All the organisational work is done by volunteers including visits to isolated groups who live across the UK. Volunteer members of NTC exec can claim some help with travel to in person committee meetings and occasional pastoral visits |
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Achievements and Performance
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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 | No specific progress was made on appointing a fourth trusteebut we were much closer (by 31 Oct 2025) to finding someone, but who is currently away until early 2026 The transition tofinding a new chair for the NTC exechas also been delayed but 3 appointments have been made to newly created roles within the exec and the service term for those appointments have been extended to give the appointees time to develop each role. Roles = 1 Treasurer 2 Administration 3 Oversight of local regional groups |
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The guidance document “Principles and Practice of NTC” was edited to address some concerns. It has not yet been officially published by the trustees and so by 31 Oct 2025, the old copy is still the working document for NTC exec. The NTC exec met together for a residential weekend in Suffolk in May 2025 to strengthen the working relationships on the committee and included some time with the trustees. Safeguarding training was given to local group leaders in March 2025 (in Thai language) [see additional comments section below for details] Many families connected with NTC benefitted directly from the activities of NTC The wider benefit of our work is that more stable families make a better contribution to UK society at large.
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| Achievements against objectives set |
Achievements against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | Safeguarding trainingwas given to local group leaders inMarch 2025(in Thai language) to local group leaders who were made aware of recognising safeguarding concerns in each locality. Reception of new ideas was checked by means of realistic scenarios and register of attendance was kept. The aim is that 2 people in each group hold a current DBS and are available to supervise children if they are in a separate room during a local meeting. Otherwise, an open door is kept between the rooms where adults and children meet. 28 people attended the training, including 9 committee members. At least one person from the following groups attended:- Barrow, Birmingham, Canterbury, Carlisle, Colchester, Huntingdon, London, Manchester, Oxford, Scotland, Sheffield, South Shields, St Albans, Twickenham, West Midlands, Whitley Bay, & Worthing. |
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| Performance of fundraising activities against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | Donations significantly increased during 2025 and the end of year cash assets of NTC were nearly double to a value of around £17 K The trustees would like to know whether this is a trend that will continue during 2026 and how any extra funds can be put to good use for good management of the charitable funds. |
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| Investment performance against objectives |
Para 1.41 | We continue to make investment in people’s lives through a small education fund to enable Thai people to take more responsibility. |
| 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 2025 with a balance of £17,012 |
| 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 | £17,012 |
| 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 |
| Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements |
where relevant about: |
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| The charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising) |
Para 1.47 | Donations from voluntary donors during 2025 were sufficient for current needs. This includes gift aid recovery. |
| 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 2025 |
| Other |
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Structure, Governance and Management
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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 | |
| 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 2025 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(if any) |
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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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Treasurer’s Report
For the Year Ended 31 October 2025
I am pleased to present the Treasurer’s Report for the General Fund for the financial year ended 31 October 2025.
The year commenced with a balance brought forward of £9,323.22 . During the year, the fellowship received total income of £39,411.44 , derived mainly from camp participant fees, donations, offerings, Gift Aid claims, literature sales, and bank interest.
The largest source of income continued to be camp participant fees (£22,651.00) , supplemented by camp donations (£5,394.06) and general donations (£6,389.40) . Offerings received through the Spring Fellowship, Autumn Fellowship, and NTC Summer Camp contributed a further £3,086.08 . We are also thankful for the continued support received through Gift Aid and other miscellaneous income.
Total expenditure for the year amounted to £31,722.09 . The most significant expense was the Pioneer Centre invoice (£22,340.84) relating to camp activities. Additional camp-related expenditure amounted to £4,528.04 . Support for Home Ministry totalled £1,440.00 , while travel and visiting expenses were £1,097.05 . Other operational costs included insurance, website and communication expenses, DBS checks, audit costs, hospitality, and miscellaneous expenditure necessary to support the ministry and administration of the fellowship.
As a result of income exceeding expenditure, the General Fund recorded a surplus of £7,689.35 for the year. Consequently, the fund balance increased from £9,323.22 at the beginning of the year to £17,012.57 as at 31 October 2025 .
The overall financial position of the fellowship remains stable and healthy. The increase in reserves provides a stronger financial foundation for future ministry activities, camps, and fellowship events. We remain grateful to all members, supporters, and donors for their faithful contributions throughout the year, and we thank God for His provision and guidance in sustaining the work of the fellowship.
On behalf of the committee, I would like to express appreciation to everyone who has contributed financially, volunteered their time, and supported the ministry during the past year.
Submitted by:
Treasurer For presentation at the Annual General Meeting 31 October 2025
Independent Examiner's Report on the Accounts
Receipts and Payments Accounts
| Report to the trustees of | NETWORK OF THAI CHRISTIANS IN THE UK |
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| Charity number | 1192104 |
| On accounts for the year ended | 31 October 2025 |
| Set out on pages | Pages _ to _ |
Responsibilities and basis of report
I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity for the year ended 31 October 2025.
As the charity trustees of the charity, 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 charity's accounts carried out under section 145 of the 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 examiner's statement
I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination which give 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.
| Signed: | Date: | ||
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| Name: | Pauline Prabhagorn Kruakaew Sturesson Independent Examiner |
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| Relevant professional qualification(s) or body (if any): |
FAR-authorised Accounting Consultant | ||
| Address: | AMEN Accounting Services Ltd Company number: 16896672 |
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Network of Thai Christians in the UK - Independent Examiner's Report - year ended 31 October 2025