A CHURCH TRUSTEES' ANNUAL REPORT
For the Year Ended 5 April 2025
(Accounting Period: 6 April 2024 – 5 April 2025)
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 2024 – 5 April 2025 |
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 2025, 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 2024 – 5 April 2025, key highlights included:
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Continued provision of regular weekly worship services and congregational care throughout the year.
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Ministry expenses of £25,368.42 covering pastoral housing support, ministry training, and ministry resources.
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Hospitality and support for visiting ministry teams and missionary activities totalling £5,773.69.
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Delivery of church retreats and ministry gatherings for members.
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Charitable donations totalling £736.00 to Compassion UK.
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Faithful stewardship of congregational donations, including cash offerings of £8,965.60.
5. Financial Review
Income
| Description | Notes | Amount (£) |
|---|---|---|
| General individual donations | Regular tithes, offerings and one-off gifts from members (including cash offerings) |
50,087.40 |
| Corporate donation | Corporate donations received during the year |
3,327.40 |
| Total Income | 53,414.80 |
Expenditure
| Description | Notes | Amount (£) |
|---|---|---|
| Venue rental (worship & events) | Hired venues for weekly services, seminars, and events |
12,212.20 |
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| Missionary support & hospitality | Hospitality for visiting ministry teams | 5,773.69 |
|---|---|---|
| Ministry expenses & honorariums | Pastoral housing support, ministry training, and ministry resources |
25,368.42 |
| Church events & programmes | Church retreat and ministry gatherings | 708.68 |
| Charitable giving | Donations to Compassion UK | 736.00 |
| Equipment purchase (audio/streaming) | Microphones, speakers, and broadcast equipment |
1,624.23 |
| Licensing & subscriptions | Canva, Zoom, and other subscriptions | 358.74 |
| General supplies and admin expenses | Stationery and miscellaneous items | 115.00 |
| Total Expenditure | 46,896.96 |
Balance Summary
| Description | Amount (£) |
|---|---|
| Total Income | 53,414.80 |
| Total Expenditure | (46,896.96) |
| Net Surplus for the Year | 6,517.84 |
| Balance Brought Forward (6 April 2024) | 35,388.17 |
| Balance Carried Forward (5 April 2025) | 41,906.01 |
Note: Income includes £8,965.60 in cash offerings received during the year but not deposited to the charity's bank account at the year end.
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 £41,906.01, 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. Trustee Remuneration and Benefits
Charity Commission guidance requires that any remuneration or benefit paid to a trustee (or a person connected with a trustee) must be disclosed in the Trustees' Annual Report.
During the year, the following housing support was provided to Hoasung Kim in his capacity as the charity's pastor:
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| Description | Amount (£) |
|---|---|
| Rent | 19,200.00 |
| Council Tax | 2,166.18 |
| Bills (utilities) | 2,479.24 |
| Total housing support paid to trustee | 23,845.42 |
Hoasung Kim is the Chair of Trustees and serves as the charity's pastor. The housing support was provided in connection with his pastoral duties and is included within 'Ministry expenses & honorariums' in the accounts. The trustees are satisfied that this payment was made in the best interests of the charity and was authorised under the charity's governing document.
8. 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.
9. 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 2025.
Signed by: _____ Name: Hoasung Kim Role: Chair of Trustees Date: ____26 Feb 2026
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A CHURCH RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS ACCOUNTS
For the Year Ended 5 April 2025
(Accounting Period: 6 April 2024 – 5 April 2025)
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 2024 – 5 April 2025 |
| 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 (including cash offerings) |
50,087.40 |
| Corporate donation | Corporate donations received during the year |
3,327.40 |
| TOTAL RECEIPTS | 53,414.80 |
B. Payments (Expenditure)
| Description | Notes | Amount (£) |
|---|---|---|
| Venue rental (worship & events) | Hired venues for weekly services, seminars, and events |
12,212.20 |
| Missionary support & hospitality | Hospitality for visiting ministry teams | 5,773.69 |
| Ministry expenses & honorariums | Pastoral housing support, ministry training, and ministry resources |
25,368.42 |
| Church events & programmes | Church retreat and ministry gatherings | 708.68 |
| Charitable giving | Donations to Compassion UK | 736.00 |
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| Equipment purchase (audio/streaming) | Microphones, speakers, and broadcast equipment |
1,624.23 |
|---|---|---|
| Licensing & subscriptions | Canva, Zoom, and other subscriptions | 358.74 |
| General supplies and admin expenses | Stationery and miscellaneous items | 115.00 |
| TOTAL PAYMENTS | 46,896.96 |
C. Net Movement of Funds
| Description | Amount (£) |
|---|---|
| Total Receipts for the Year | 53,414.80 |
| Total Payments for the Year | (46,896.96) |
| Net Surplus for the Year | 6,517.84 |
3. Statement of Assets and Liabilities
Bank and Cash Balances
| Description | Amount (£) |
|---|---|
| Opening bank balance at 6 April 2024 | 35,388.17 |
| Add: Net surplus for the year | 6,517.84 |
| Closing balance at 5 April 2025 | 41,906.01 |
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 2025, 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.
Cash Offerings
During the year, cash offerings totalling £8,965.60 were received from the congregation but had not been deposited to the charity's bank account at the year end. These receipts have been included in total income and are reflected in the cash holdings balance above. The trustees intend to ensure all cash offerings are deposited promptly in future periods.
Taxation
A Church is a registered charity and is therefore exempt from income and corporation tax on its charitable income and gains.
Trustee Remuneration and Benefits
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During the year, housing support totalling £23,845.42 was paid to Hoasung Kim (Chair of Trustees and pastor) in connection with his pastoral duties, comprising: Rent £19,200.00, Council Tax £2,166.18, and utility bills £2,479.24. This amount is included within 'Ministry expenses & honorariums' in the Payments schedule above. The trustees are satisfied this was authorised under the charity's governing document and made in the best interests of the charity.
Related Party Transactions
Other than the trustee housing support disclosed above, no related party transactions outside the ordinary course of the charity's activities occurred during the year.
5. Trustees' Approval
The trustees approve these Receipts and Payments Accounts for the year ended 5 April 2025 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 Feb 2026
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A Church • Charity Registration Number: 1199227 • Registered in England and Wales
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INDEPEND FI1k1 S REPORT For the Year Ended 5 April 2025 (Accounfrng P8IFod.. 6 Aphl 2024- 5Aplll 2025J To thg Trusl88s of A Chumh Chari Details Charly N•ne A Church Charky R•glstratlon No. 1199227 HMRC R•f•re¢ No. 061000106885 Ac¢ounllng Perlod 6 A11 2024- 5 2025 Independent Examinerfs Re Respectlve Responsibiliti•s As the charty's twstees, you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Acl 2011 I'lhe Act'}. It is my responsibility io examino the accounts as required under section 145 of the Act and to slate whethgr particular Matte have oyne to my attention. Basls of Indepèndont Examinerfs Statement My examination was carried out in accordance with the general directbons given by the Charity Commission. An examination includes a review of the accounting rècords kept by th8 charity and a comparison of the a¢counts presented with those reo)rds. 11 also includes consideration of ony unusual items or disclosures in the accounts. and sèèking explanations from you as trustees corKerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken ¢Jo not provide all the gvidence that woul¢J be qUired in 8n audit, and wisequenty no opinion is gNen as to whether the accounls present a ,tn and fair view. Independent Examiner'5 Ststoment In Connection my examlnation, no matters have come to my attentlon: 111 whlch gives me reasonable cause to believe that In any materfal respect the requlrements to keep accounllrg records In ac¢ordance wtth sectSon 130 of the Act have not b8en met., or (2> to which. in my opinlon, att9nlion should be drawn in order to enable a prop8r und6rslandlng of the accounts to be reached. Examlner's Details and Slgnaturo Pl8858 ttomplete the following section. The independ8ntexamlnermust be an indivtidual reasonably believed by the Iwsl8&S to the r&quisrfe abllity andwa¢ti¢al exp8rienee lo caryout & ¢ompelent ex8mln8tion ofth8 accourjts (Gh81ities Acl 2011, s_145(3J(bJJ. Slgned: Name: Younm i aCiThtoS4 A Church . Charfly Reglstration Nurnber". 1199227 . Registered in England and Wale$ Page 1
Addr•sy: 7 eoRsP tsj6 1<73 3HQ Relevant Qualffication I M•mbershlp: Date: Guid8nce.. fhis report ffs requirgd undersecti¢ 145 of the Chariti8sAct 2011. Once signed, submit this report tO98lher with the fwstees'Annual Report and Ihe Re¢8lPts and Payments Accounts to Ihe Ch8nty Commission. A ¢hur¢h. Charity Registration Number.. 1199227. Registered in England and Wales A Church . Charity Re9istr¥lion Numbgr." 1199227 . Reglstored in England and Wales Page 2