A CHURCH TRUSTEES' ANNUAL REPORT
For the Year Ended 5 April 2023
(Accounting Period: 6 April 2022 – 5 April 2023)
1. Reference and Administrative Information
| Charity Name | A Church |
|---|---|
| Charity Registration No. | 1199227 |
| HMRC Reference No. | 061000106885 |
| Bank | Lloyds Bank |
| Account Name | A Church |
| Account Number | 47139268 |
| Sort Code | 30-96-26 |
| Accounting Period | 6 April 2022 – 5 April 2023 |
Trustees
| Name | Role | Appointed |
|---|---|---|
| Hoasung Kim | Chair of Trustees | 03/06/2022 |
| Ji Young Lee | Trustee | 03/06/2022 |
| Yelin Noh | Trustee | 03/06/2022 |
| Dr Gabriel Lim | Trustee / Contact | 03/06/2022 |
2. Structure, Governance and Management
Constitution
A Church is a registered charity governed by its Constitution. The charity was established to advance the Christian faith and to carry out associated charitable purposes for the public benefit in accordance with the doctrines and practices of its denomination.
Appointment of Trustees
Trustees are appointed in accordance with the charity's governing document on the basis of skills, knowledge, and experience needed to manage the charity effectively.
Risk Management
The trustees have assessed the major risks to which the charity is exposed and are satisfied that systems and procedures are in place to manage those risks. Key risks include financial sustainability, operational continuity, and regulatory compliance.
3. Objectives and Activities
Objects of the Charity
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The objects of A Church are the advancement of the Christian faith for the benefit of the public, together with the relief of financial hardship and support for the wider community through charitable giving.
Public Benefit
The trustees confirm they have had regard to the Charity Commission's guidance on public benefit. The church provides a place of worship and pastoral support open to all, and contributes to charitable causes locally and internationally.
Main Activities
During the year ended 5 April 2023, the charity undertook the following activities:
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Regular Sunday and mid-week worship services open to all members of the public.
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Bible study groups, prayer meetings, and discipleship programmes.
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Community outreach, evangelism, and missionary support activities.
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Financial support to individuals and charitable organisations including Compassion UK and local churches.
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Church events, retreats, and ministry training seminars.
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Provision of audio-visual and live-streaming facilities.
4. Achievements and Performance
During the accounting period from 6 April 2022 – 5 April 2023, key highlights included:
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Continued provision of regular weekly worship services and congregational care.
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Ministry expenses of £784.02 covering guest speaker honorariums and ministry resources.
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Charitable donations of £1,464.00 made to Compassion UK and local churches.
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Purchase of audio-visual equipment totalling £299.00.
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Faithful stewardship of congregational donations throughout the year.
5. Financial Review
Income
| Description | Notes | Amount (£) |
|---|---|---|
| General individual donations | Regular tithes, offerings and one-off gifts from members |
30,415.87 |
| Corporate donation | Corporate donation received during the year |
280.00 |
| Total Income | 30,695.87 |
Expenditure
| Description | Notes | Amount (£) |
|---|---|---|
| Venue rental (worship & events) | Hired venues for weekly services, seminars, and events |
14,067.26 |
| Ministry expenses & honorariums | Guest speaker honorariums and ministry resources (net of refund) |
784.02 |
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| Charitable giving | Donations to Compassion UK and local churches |
1,464.00 |
|---|---|---|
| Equipment purchase (audio/streaming) | Audio-visual equipment | 299.00 |
| Licensing & subscriptions | CCLI worship licence and other subscriptions |
375.59 |
| Printing and promotional materials | Flyers and promotional materials | 35.00 |
| General supplies and admin expenses | Snacks, stationery, and miscellaneous items |
43.00 |
| Total Expenditure | 17,067.87 |
Balance Summary
| Description | Amount (£) |
|---|---|
| Total Income | 30,695.87 |
| Total Expenditure | (17,067.87) |
| Net Surplus for the Year | 13,628.00 |
| Balance Brought Forward (6 April 2022) | 20,301.30 |
| Balance Carried Forward (5 April 2023) | 33,929.30 |
Reserves Policy
The trustees aim to maintain free reserves of 3–6 months of operating expenditure. At year end, the charity held a closing balance of £33,929.30, which the trustees consider prudent.
Investment Policy
The charity does not hold any investments. All funds are held in the charity's bank account with Lloyds Bank.
6. Plans for Future Periods
The trustees intend to continue advancing the objects of the charity. Key priorities include:
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Continuing to provide regular worship services and pastoral care to the congregation.
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Growing outreach, evangelism, and missionary support activities.
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Developing discipleship and ministry training programmes.
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Maintaining prudent financial management and adequate reserves.
7. Independent Examination
In accordance with Section 145 of the Charities Act 2011, the accounts are subject to independent examination as the charity's gross income exceeded £25,000 during the year.
8. Declaration of Trustees
The trustees declare that they have approved this Trustees' Annual Report and confirm that it gives a true and fair view of the activities and financial position of A Church for the year ended 5 April 2023.
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Name: Hoasung Kim Role: Chair of Trustees Date: 26 February 2026
A Church • Charity Registration Number: 1199227 • Registered in England and Wales
A Church • Charity Registration Number: 1199227 • Registered in England and Wales
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A CHURCH RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS ACCOUNTS
For the Year Ended 5 April 2023
(Accounting Period: 6 April 2022 – 5 April 2023)
1. Charity Information
| 1. Charity Information | |
|---|---|
| Charity Name | A Church |
| Charity Registration No. | 1199227 |
| HMRC Reference No. | 061000106885 |
| Bank | Lloyds Bank |
| Account Name | A Church |
| Account Number | 47139268 |
| Sort Code | 30-96-26 |
| Accounting Period | 6 April 2022 – 5 April 2023 |
| Basis of Accounting | Receipts and Payments |
2. Statement of Receipts and Payments
This statement summarises all money received and paid out during the accounting period.
A. Receipts (Income)
| Description | Notes | Amount (£) |
|---|---|---|
| General individual donations | Regular tithes, offerings and one-off gifts from members |
30,415.87 |
| Corporate donation | Corporate donation received during the year |
280.00 |
| TOTAL RECEIPTS | 30,695.87 |
B. Payments (Expenditure)
| Description | Notes | Amount (£) |
|---|---|---|
| Venue rental (worship & events) | Hired venues for weekly services, seminars, and events |
14,067.26 |
| Ministry expenses & honorariums | Guest speaker honorariums and ministry resources (net of refund) |
784.02 |
| Charitable giving | Donations to Compassion UK and local churches |
1,464.00 |
| Equipment purchase (audio/streaming) | Audio-visual equipment | 299.00 |
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| Licensing & subscriptions | CCLI worship licence and other subscriptions |
375.59 |
|---|---|---|
| Printing and promotional materials | Flyers and promotional materials | 35.00 |
| General supplies and admin expenses | Snacks, stationery, and miscellaneous items |
43.00 |
| TOTAL PAYMENTS | 17,067.87 |
C. Net Movement of Funds
| Description | Amount (£) |
|---|---|
| Total Receipts for the Year | 30,695.87 |
| Total Payments for the Year | (17,067.87) |
| Net Surplus for the Year | 13,628.00 |
3. Statement of Assets and Liabilities
Bank and Cash Balances
| Description | Amount (£) |
|---|---|
| Opening bank balance at 6 April 2022 | 20,301.30 |
| Add: Net surplus for the year | 13,628.00 |
| Closing balance at 5 April 2023 | 33,929.30 |
Other Assets
The charity holds audio-visual and streaming equipment purchased during or before the period. Under Receipts and Payments basis, assets are expensed in the year of purchase.
Liabilities
At 5 April 2023, the trustees are not aware of any outstanding liabilities or commitments that have not been reflected in the accounts above.
4. Notes to the Accounts
Basis of Preparation
These accounts have been prepared on a Receipts and Payments basis in accordance with the Charities Act 2011 and Charity Commission guidance for charities with gross income of £25,000–£250,000.
Taxation
A Church is a registered charity and is therefore exempt from income and corporation tax on its charitable income and gains.
Related Party Transactions
No related party transactions outside the ordinary course of the charity's activities occurred during the year.
5. Trustees' Approval
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The trustees approve these Receipts and Payments Accounts for the year ended 5 April 2023 and confirm that they give a true and fair view of the financial position of A Church.
Signed by: _________ Name: Hoasung Kim Role: Chair of Trustees Date: 26 February 2026
A Church • Charity Registration Number: 1199227 • Registered in England and Wales
A Church • Charity Registration Number: 1199227 • Registered in England and Wales
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INDEPEND FJIWkl S REPORT For the Year Ended 5 April 2023 IAccounbng Pe170d.. 6 Apnl 2022- 5 April 2023J To fhg Trustees of A Church Details charlty Name A Church Charlty R•glstratlon No. 1199227 HMRC Ref•r¢n¢g No. 0610(K1106885 Accounling P•fiod 6 April 2022- SApril 2023 Independent Examlnerfs Report Respéctive Responsibilities As the ¢h8rWs tw$tees. you are responsible for the preparnon of Ihe acwunls in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Art 2011 Ilhe Act,). 11 Is my responsiblllty to examlne the accounts as requlred under sedion 145 of the Act and to slate whéther partlcular matters havo come to my attention. Basis of Indopondont Examinerfs Statement My examination was rried out in accordance with the general directions given by the Charity Commission. An &xamin8tion includès a revlew of the accounting records kept by the charity and comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also indudes consideration of any unusual item5 or disdosures in the accounts, and seeking explanation8 from you as trustees concemir4J any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidonce that would be required in an a11t. and consequenlly no opinlon is given as to whether tho accounts present a Irue and fair vievl. Independent Examin•rf$ Statement In connection with my oxamlnation. no matters have come lo my attention: (1} whlch gives me reasonable cause lo believe that in any materlal respect the requirements lo keep aGcounting recorfls ¥crdance with section 130 of the Act have not be8n met.. or {2} to whi¢h. in my opinion, Bttention should be drawn in order lo enable a proper urKlerstanding of the accounts to be reachèd. Examlnerfs Details and Slgnature Pl88se complet& th& follobwng secborA. The Independ8nt examinerfflust be an individu81 rèasonably beligved bylhe twste8$ to hav6 th& requispte ability and pr8ctlcal e¥perie¥nc& to caryouta competent ex•mInatn olthe 8ccounts (Cha&sACt20ll. 8.145(3)fb)). Signod: Name: A Church Charity Registralion Number.. 1199227 R89i8t8r8d in England 8nd Wala8 Page 1
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