Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From 01/02/2022 Period start date To 31/01/2023 Period end date
Charity name: Alive Church Derby
Charity registration number: 1194071
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 | Advancing the Christian faith in the UK for the benefit of the public and providing support to smaller churches or such other means as the trustees determine to enlighten others about the Christian religion. We do provide relief to victims of poverty and awareness on how to overcome these challenges both in the UK and overseas. |
| 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 |
These objectives are achieved through the holding of Church services, bible studies, prayer meetings, discipleship classes, outreaches, seminars, events, producing and/or distributing literature on the Christian faith and providing grants, items and services. |
| Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit |
Para 1.18 | We confirm that all trustees in the charity have been informed regarding the guidance issued by the Charity Commission and are aware of all their legal responsibilities to the charity. |
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SORP reference Policy on grant making Para 1.38 Policy on social investment Para 1.38 including program related investment
Contribution made by Para 1.38 volunteers Other
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 | The effect our diverse Christian outreaches has impacted several members of the community especially those that has abandoned their former destructive lifestyle and are developing to become productive members of the community. The charity has helped members of the church by giving them a sense of dignity and purpose as they have been encouraged to refrain from violence and other criminal tendencies. The charity has provided a healthy social platform whereby church and community members can freely interact with one another in issues concerning the intricacies of life. |
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| Achievements against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | |
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| Performance of fundraising activities against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | |
| Investment performance against objectives |
Para 1.41 | |
| Other |
Financial Review
| Financial Review | ||
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| Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period |
Para 1.21 | Throughout the year, the charity has generated its funds through the generous offerings provided by its members by receiving tithes, offerings, cash donations and gift aid. |
| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held |
Para 1.22 | The charity holds no reserves. |
| Amount of reservesheld | Para 1.22 | |
| 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 |
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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 Para 1.46 adopted A description of the principal risks facing the charity Para 1.46 Other
Structure, Governance and Management
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| Type of governing document (trust deed, royal charter) |
Para 1.25 | Constitution. |
| How is the charity constituted?(e.g unincorporated association, CIO) |
Para 1.25 | CIO - Foundation |
| 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 | We have elected our trustees based on the terms that we share the same common aspiration and ethos. |
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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 | |
| Relationship with any related parties |
Para 1.51 | |
| Other |
Reference and Administrative details
| Charity name | Alive Church Derby |
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| Other name the charity uses | |
| Registered charity number | 1194071 |
| Charity’s principal address | 28 Clinton Street, DE21 6DH, Derby |
Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
| 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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| Inya Nkama | Chairman | 12/04/2021 | |
| Nathalie Nkama | Trustee | 12/04/2021 | |
| Anders Landstrom | Trustee | 12/04/2021 | |
| Conner Lynch | Trustee | 12/04/2021 | |
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Corporate trustees – names of the directors at the date the report was approved
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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 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
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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
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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) Full name(s) Position (eg Secretary, Anders Landstrom Chair, etc) Trustee Date 13/11/2023
ALIVE CHIJRCH Ststement of financi81 activities for the year ended 31 January 2023 Incorporating the Income and Expenditure Account 2023 Income Rejourc Bank Balance BIF Voluntary contributions GIFT AID Tolal Incoming Resources 26997 5729 Resources expended Rent SalarylPension F1 & Essenttals Orphanage Aid Insurance Subscriptions Books Ststionery Equipments Gifts & Supwrt Miscllaneous Renovating Church Building Trdvelling 3150 4715 2602 791 25 533 675 2194 603 4338 2914 Totsl Resources expended Net ineomingl (outgoing) ruourc resented b Balance @ Bank on 3110112023 2127
ALIVE CHIIRCH Independeni Examiner'j Report To ihe TnLStee5 I hereby report on the accounts of the church for the year ended 31° January 2023 set out on the following eS which have been prepwred on the basis of their accountin8 px)licies shown in the corresw)nding pages. Reypective responsibilities of tTUSteoi And examiner The Tle¢S of the church are res¥x)nsible for the preparation of the accounts." they consider that audit r¢quir¢ment und¢r section 43{2) of the chanties Aci 1993 (the v1993 Act). does nol apply. It is my resFK)nsibility to :. Exami the arAX)unts under section 43{3) of the 1993 Act. Follow the procedures laid down in the General Directions giv¢n by thc Charity Commissions made under section 43(7Xbf the 1993 ACL Sta* whether particular matters have come to my attention. BASIY of Independent examiner's report My cminatIOn was carried out in accordance with ihe GcT]eral Directions given by the Cl)arity Commissioners .The procedu undertaken do not provide all th¢ evid¢TK¢ thal would be required in an audii Jnd consequemly I do not express and audit onIOn on the view given by the aLKount& Independenl examiner'j statement In the course of my examinalion . no rnatters have come to my attention.. ( l )W.¢b 8ive5 me cause to believe thaL m any material aspecL tk Trustees have rKpt met reasotthle requirements to ensure thaL' -ProT accounting record5 are kept (in accorda¢ with section 41 of the Acl) - Accounts are preFwed whi'ch agree with the accounting records and comply with the xcountin8 requirements of th¢ Act: or 2)To which .in my OnION attention should be drawn in order to ¢nabl¢ a propKr understanding of the xcounts io be reache .L Allen FCPA Allen & Co Suite 20. Rosehill Bu5ine55 Nornianton Road Derby DE23 6RH ntre