R rt of the Trustees epo
and
Unaudited Financial Statements for the Period ended 31st March 2025
For
Agape Christian Fellowship Manchester United Kingdom
Charity number: 1197463
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Agape Christian Fellowship Manchester United Kingdom
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CONTENTS
Trustees Annual Report - 3 – 4
Receipts and Payment Account - 6
Statement of Assets and Liabilities - 7
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Agape Christian Fellowship Manchester
Trustees’ Annual Report
For the period ended 31st March 2025
The trustees have pleasure in presenting their report together with the financial statements for the period ended 31st March 2025
Reference & Administrative Information
Charity Name : Agape Christian Fellowship Manchester Charity No : 1197463 Address : 33 Eastern Circle
Manchester
M19 1QD Telephone Number :07859014314 Web : www.agapecf.co.uk
Trustees (Church Council)
Tomy Kurian - Minister Blessen Moolakadayil Mathakutty - Secretary Joel Abraham - Treasurer Sijo Thomas - Joint Secretary Jose Chacko - Joint Treasurer
Constitution
This Charity is a Christian organization. It is governed by its constitution which was adopted on 12 January 2022. ACF was granted charitable status by the Charity Commission.
Appointment of Trustees
Trustees are elected at the Annual General Meeting.
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Management
The trustees are responsible for the strategic direction and governance of the organisation whilst day-to-day running. We also have several volunteer leaders to assist on a rota basis.
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Agape Christian Fellowship Manchester
Objectives & Activities
Charitable purposes
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The advancement of the Christian faith
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The relief of those in need by reason of age, ill health, disability, financial hardship, or other hardships
Activities
Church Activities 2024
• Church Worship Service: Every Sunday from 9:45 AM to 12:00 PM, our Sunday worship service was conducted in the main hall of South Manchester Family Church, located at Kings burn Hall, Burnage.
• Intercessory Prayer: In 2024, we gathered on the Zoom platform for intercessory prayer sessions every Monday and Friday evening from 8:15 PM to 9:00 PM, and on Saturday mornings from 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM.
• Fasting Prayer: Fasting prayers were held on the last weekend of every month, from Friday through Sunday.
• Sunday School: Sunday school sessions occurred every Sunday from 12:15 PM to 1:00 PM following the worship service.
• Evangelism: Committed to spreading the Gospel to unreached individuals and our neighbours, we conducted outreach ministries at Manchester Piccadilly on Saturday, May 20th, and in the Stockport city center on the evening of December 17th.
• Youth Meetings: Youth meetings took place following the worship service on the second Sunday of each month.
• Ladies Fellowship: The Ladies Fellowship met on the second Saturday of every month.
• Brothers Fellowship: Similarly, the Brothers Fellowship gathered on the second Saturday of each month.
• Mission Sunday: Our Mission Sunday (SOZO) event was celebrated on May 19th, 2024.
• Family Day: Our Family Day celebration was held on February 17th, 2024, bringing families together for joy, games, and fellowship
• Evangelism Outreach: Our Evangelism Outreach program took place on May 18th, 2024, aimed at sharing the Gospel with the local community.
• Church Trips: Our Church Trips were conducted during 2024, offering opportunities for fellowship, spiritual enrichment, and joyful moments together as a church family.
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• Youth Retreat: Our Youth Retreat event was held on May 13th, 2024, focusing on spiritual growth and fellowship for the youth.
• One-Week Fasting Prayer: Our One-Week Fasting Prayer was held from October 21st to October 27th, 2024, with daily gatherings for prayer and spiritual reflection.
.• Charity Support: Our church continuously supported the following UK charities: Tearfund and the British Red Cross. Throughout the financial year, we also supported many sick and impoverished individuals in accordance with the wishes and contributions of our members. Our efforts supported various causes and individuals including Bible Translation, Brother Sachin, Nilambur Charity, and the AG Church building project in Kottayam.
Electronics and equipment
The charity holds the following equipment and electronic accessories by the end of the period.
Electronic Keyboard - 1 Electric Guitar 1 Bass Guitar 1 Electric Drums- 1
Speakers:
3 Main speaker
1 floor monitor speaker
1 portable speaker
1 mixer
5 Wired mics
2 wireless Mics
Other electronic Accessories :
1 XLR snake cables
*XLR cables and line cable for mics and instruments
1 Keyboard pedal
1 Electric Drums pedal 1 Electric Guitar Pedal Mic stands Extension cables 1 Projector
1 monitor (not properly working) Display Dock HP Colour laser jet MEP M283
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Financial Review
Gross income for the year is £93,840.76. The resources expended are £59,308.51 Therefore, the surplus for the year is £34,532.25
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AGAPE CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP
CC16a
Receipts and payments accounts
Period start
For the period
01/01/2024 To 31/03/2025
Section A Recei ts and a ments
p p y
Unrestricted Restricted Endowme Total
Last year
funds funds nt funds funds
to the nearest to the nearest to the to the to the nearest
£ £ nearest £ nearest £ £
A1 Receipts
Offering 17,480.15 - - 17,480.15 11,670.65
Tithe 38,880.00 - - 38,880.00 22,946.00
Donations 4,330.00 - - 4,330.00 4,035.00
Other Income 28,219.11 - - 28,219.11 1,541.50
Church trip Income 4,931.50 - - 4,931.50 2,674.00
Sub total (Gross income for AR) 93,840.76 - - 93,840.76 42,867.15
A2 Asset and investment sales,
(see table).
Sub total [ - - - ] - -
Total receipts 93,840.76 - - 93,840.76 42,867.15
A3 Payments
Rent 15,531.00 - - 15,531.00 10,670.00
Pastor's allowance 5,337.87 - - 5,337.87 3,646.02
Charity expenses 14,726.92 - - 14,726.92 5,153.54
Printing and Stationery Expenses 834.89 - - 834.89 439.64
Food & Snacks 3,362.27 - - 3,362.27 3,573.56
Safeguarding & Zoom 930.73 - - 930.73 341.93
Office Equipment £2,656.05 - - 2,656.05 871.38
Other expenses 64.56 - - 64.56 1,047.62
Church Trip Expenses 5,790.49 - - 5,790.49 3,264.65
bank charges 177.38 - - 177.38 90.40
Gifts 4,500.75 -
Travel 490.44
Accountancy Fees 160.00
Events, Meetings and Outreach Activities 4,745.16 1,177.86
Sub total 59,308.51 - - 49,412.16 30,276.60
A4 Asset and investment - - -
Total payments 59,308.51 - - 49,412.16 30,276.60
Net of receipts/(payments) 34,532.25 - - 44,428.60 12,590.55
A5 Transfers between funds
- - - - -
A6 Cash funds last year end 48,107.68 - - 48,107.68 35,517.13
Cash funds this year end 82,639.93 - - 92,536.28 48,107.68
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Section B Statement of assets and liabilities
Unrestrict Restricted
ed funds funds Endowment
Categories Details funds
to nearest £ to nearest £ to nearest £
B1 Cash funds Cash/ Cheques in hand 1,971 - -
Cash at bank
80,669 - -
- - -
Total cash funds 82,640 - -
(agree balances with receipts and
payments account(s)) OK OK OK
Unrestrict Restricted
ed funds funds Endowment
Details to nearest £ to nearest £ to nearest £
B2 Other monetary assets - -
- -
- - -
Fund to
Cost Current value
which asset
(optional) (optional)
belongs
Details
B3 Investment assets - -
- -
Fund to
Cost Current value
which asset
(optional) (optional)
belongs
Details
B4 Assets retained for the -
charity’s own use - -
- -
Fund to Amount due When due
which (optional) (optional)
liability
Details relates
B5 Liabilities -
-
Signed by one or two trustees on Date of
Signature Print Name
behalf of all the trustees approval
Tomy Kurian 15/07/2025
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R rt of the Trustees epo
and
Unaudited Financial Statements for the Period ended 31st March 2025
For
Agape Christian Fellowship Manchester United Kingdom
Charity number: 1197463
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Agape Christian Fellowship Manchester United Kingdom
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CONTENTS
Trustees Annual Report - 3 – 4
Receipts and Payment Account - 6
Statement of Assets and Liabilities - 7
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Agape Christian Fellowship Manchester
Trustees’ Annual Report
For the period ended 31st March 2025
The trustees have pleasure in presenting their report together with the financial statements for the period ended 31st March 2025
Reference & Administrative Information
Charity Name : Agape Christian Fellowship Manchester Charity No : 1197463 Address : 33 Eastern Circle
Manchester
M19 1QD Telephone Number :07859014314 Web : www.agapecf.co.uk
Trustees (Church Council)
Tomy Kurian - Minister Blessen Moolakadayil Mathakutty - Secretary Joel Abraham - Treasurer Sijo Thomas - Joint Secretary Jose Chacko - Joint Treasurer
Constitution
This Charity is a Christian organization. It is governed by its constitution which was adopted on 12 January 2022. ACF was granted charitable status by the Charity Commission.
Appointment of Trustees
Trustees are elected at the Annual General Meeting.
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Management
The trustees are responsible for the strategic direction and governance of the organisation whilst day-to-day running. We also have several volunteer leaders to assist on a rota basis.
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Agape Christian Fellowship Manchester
Objectives & Activities
Charitable purposes
-
The advancement of the Christian faith
-
The relief of those in need by reason of age, ill health, disability, financial hardship, or other hardships
Activities
Church Activities 2024
• Church Worship Service: Every Sunday from 9:45 AM to 12:00 PM, our Sunday worship service was conducted in the main hall of South Manchester Family Church, located at Kings burn Hall, Burnage.
• Intercessory Prayer: In 2024, we gathered on the Zoom platform for intercessory prayer sessions every Monday and Friday evening from 8:15 PM to 9:00 PM, and on Saturday mornings from 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM.
• Fasting Prayer: Fasting prayers were held on the last weekend of every month, from Friday through Sunday.
• Sunday School: Sunday school sessions occurred every Sunday from 12:15 PM to 1:00 PM following the worship service.
• Evangelism: Committed to spreading the Gospel to unreached individuals and our neighbours, we conducted outreach ministries at Manchester Piccadilly on Saturday, May 20th, and in the Stockport city center on the evening of December 17th.
• Youth Meetings: Youth meetings took place following the worship service on the second Sunday of each month.
• Ladies Fellowship: The Ladies Fellowship met on the second Saturday of every month.
• Brothers Fellowship: Similarly, the Brothers Fellowship gathered on the second Saturday of each month.
• Mission Sunday: Our Mission Sunday (SOZO) event was celebrated on May 19th, 2024.
• Family Day: Our Family Day celebration was held on February 17th, 2024, bringing families together for joy, games, and fellowship
• Evangelism Outreach: Our Evangelism Outreach program took place on May 18th, 2024, aimed at sharing the Gospel with the local community.
• Church Trips: Our Church Trips were conducted during 2024, offering opportunities for fellowship, spiritual enrichment, and joyful moments together as a church family.
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• Youth Retreat: Our Youth Retreat event was held on May 13th, 2024, focusing on spiritual growth and fellowship for the youth.
• One-Week Fasting Prayer: Our One-Week Fasting Prayer was held from October 21st to October 27th, 2024, with daily gatherings for prayer and spiritual reflection.
.• Charity Support: Our church continuously supported the following UK charities: Tearfund and the British Red Cross. Throughout the financial year, we also supported many sick and impoverished individuals in accordance with the wishes and contributions of our members. Our efforts supported various causes and individuals including Bible Translation, Brother Sachin, Nilambur Charity, and the AG Church building project in Kottayam.
Electronics and equipment
The charity holds the following equipment and electronic accessories by the end of the period.
Electronic Keyboard - 1 Electric Guitar 1 Bass Guitar 1 Electric Drums- 1
Speakers:
3 Main speaker
1 floor monitor speaker
1 portable speaker
1 mixer
5 Wired mics
2 wireless Mics
Other electronic Accessories :
1 XLR snake cables
*XLR cables and line cable for mics and instruments
1 Keyboard pedal
1 Electric Drums pedal 1 Electric Guitar Pedal Mic stands Extension cables 1 Projector
1 monitor (not properly working) Display Dock HP Colour laser jet MEP M283
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Financial Review
Gross income for the year is £93,840.76. The resources expended are £59,308.51 Therefore, the surplus for the year is £34,532.25
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AGAPE CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP
CC16a
Receipts and payments accounts
Period start
For the period
01/01/2024 To 31/03/2025
Section A Recei ts and a ments
p p y
Unrestricted Restricted Endowme Total
Last year
funds funds nt funds funds
to the nearest to the nearest to the to the to the nearest
£ £ nearest £ nearest £ £
A1 Receipts
Offering 17,480.15 - - 17,480.15 11,670.65
Tithe 38,880.00 - - 38,880.00 22,946.00
Donations 4,330.00 - - 4,330.00 4,035.00
Other Income 28,219.11 - - 28,219.11 1,541.50
Church trip Income 4,931.50 - - 4,931.50 2,674.00
Sub total (Gross income for AR) 93,840.76 - - 93,840.76 42,867.15
A2 Asset and investment sales,
(see table).
Sub total [ - - - ] - -
Total receipts 93,840.76 - - 93,840.76 42,867.15
A3 Payments
Rent 15,531.00 - - 15,531.00 10,670.00
Pastor's allowance 5,337.87 - - 5,337.87 3,646.02
Charity expenses 14,726.92 - - 14,726.92 5,153.54
Printing and Stationery Expenses 834.89 - - 834.89 439.64
Food & Snacks 3,362.27 - - 3,362.27 3,573.56
Safeguarding & Zoom 930.73 - - 930.73 341.93
Office Equipment £2,656.05 - - 2,656.05 871.38
Other expenses 64.56 - - 64.56 1,047.62
Church Trip Expenses 5,790.49 - - 5,790.49 3,264.65
bank charges 177.38 - - 177.38 90.40
Gifts 4,500.75 -
Travel 490.44
Accountancy Fees 160.00
Events, Meetings and Outreach Activities 4,745.16 1,177.86
Sub total 59,308.51 - - 49,412.16 30,276.60
A4 Asset and investment - - -
Total payments 59,308.51 - - 49,412.16 30,276.60
Net of receipts/(payments) 34,532.25 - - 44,428.60 12,590.55
A5 Transfers between funds
- - - - -
A6 Cash funds last year end 48,107.68 - - 48,107.68 35,517.13
Cash funds this year end 82,639.93 - - 92,536.28 48,107.68
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Section B Statement of assets and liabilities
Unrestrict Restricted
ed funds funds Endowment
Categories Details funds
to nearest £ to nearest £ to nearest £
B1 Cash funds Cash/ Cheques in hand 1,971 - -
Cash at bank
80,669 - -
- - -
Total cash funds 82,640 - -
(agree balances with receipts and
payments account(s)) OK OK OK
Unrestrict Restricted
ed funds funds Endowment
Details to nearest £ to nearest £ to nearest £
B2 Other monetary assets - -
- -
- - -
Fund to
Cost Current value
which asset
(optional) (optional)
belongs
Details
B3 Investment assets - -
- -
Fund to
Cost Current value
which asset
(optional) (optional)
belongs
Details
B4 Assets retained for the -
charity’s own use - -
- -
Fund to Amount due When due
which (optional) (optional)
liability
Details relates
B5 Liabilities -
-
Signed by one or two trustees on Date of
Signature Print Name
behalf of all the trustees approval
Tomy Kurian 15/07/2025
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Independent Examiner's Report to the trustees of
Agape Christian Fellowship Manchester
(Charity number: 1197463)
I report on the receipt and payment accounts for the year ended 31st March 2025 set out on pages 8&9
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 43(2) of the Charities Act 1993(the 1993 Act) and that an independent examination is needed.
It is my responsibility to:
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examine the accounts under section 43 of the 1993 Act
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to follow the procedures laid down in the General Directions given by the Charity Commission (under section 43(7)(b) of the 1993 Act); and
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to state whether matters have come to my attention.
Basis of the 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 of disclosures in the accounts, and seeking explanations from the 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 statements above.
Independent examiner’s statement:
In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention:
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1) which gives me reasonable cause to believe that, in any material respect, the requirements
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to keep accounting records in accordance with section 41 of the 1993 Act: and
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to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and to comply with the accounting requirements of the 1993 Act
have not been met or
2) to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn to enable a proper
understanding of the accounts to be reached.
Noble Dani George
15/07/2025
Noble Dani George 41 Mayville Avenue Bristol BS34 7AB
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