2024-02-29-accounts - Mandarin Evangelical Church London Ltd

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Trustees’ Annual Report for the period

Objectives and Activities

Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document	To advance the Christian religion in the United Kingdom for the benefit of the public in particular but not exclusively through the holding of Sunday worship services, prayers, pastoral care, Bible studies, fellowship meetings, and carrying out outreach work in the community, supporting the work wider fellowship of churches, and any other bodies and agencies which the charity deems appropriate, and expressing the love of God inpracticalways to those in need.
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.	Sunday worship services, prayers, pastoral care, Bible studies, fellowship meetings, and carrying out outreach work in the community.
Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit	All trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit.

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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.	Mandarin Evangelical Church London (MEC London) has positively impacted and enriched numerous lives through daily devotion to God's Word, engaging Bible studies, uplifting worship services, nurturing fellowships, compassionate pastoral care, and various communal gatherings. Additionally, during the summer, four college students dedicated their time as volunteers at MEC London. The experience and knowledge they acquired has profoundly influenced their future trajectories, enhancing their professional expertise, interpersonal abilities, and myriad other aspects, ultimately empowering them to make meaningful contributions to society.
Financial Review
Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period	The financial support of MEC London is coming from Christian donors. At this point we have a positive capital.
Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating whytheyareheld	No reserve fund held
Amount of reserves held	0
Reasons for holding zero reserves	MEC London currently does not have enough fund to hold a reserve.
Details of fund materially in deficit	none
Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern	No concerns

Description of charity’s trusts:	Mandarin Evangelical Church London Ltd. is a company limited by guarantee registered in England and Wales No. 12489736 and a registered charity No. 1195862.
Type ofgoverning document	Memorandum & Articles of Association

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How is the charity constituted?	LTD
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	All methods are stated in the Articles of Association from page 17-20

Charity name	Mandarin Evangelical Church London
Other namethe charity uses	MECLondon
Registered charity number	1195862
Charity’s principal address	165 Legacy Tower 88 Great Eastern Road London E15 1DJ

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 (ifany)
	Joseph Rao			Joseph Rao
	Yulun Chu			Yulun Chu
	Quan Zhao
	Danyue Yao

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The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.

Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees

Signature(s) Full name(s) Joseph Rao Position (eg Secretary, Chair Chair, etc) Date 01/10/2024