Trustees’ annual report (including Directors’ report) for the period
From: 10/10/2022 To: 31/10/2023
Charity name: FOUNTAIN OF LIFE CHRISTIAN CHURCH UK Charity registration number: 1200621
Objectives and activities
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| Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document |
Para 1.17 | The objectives of the church are oriented towards public benefit: 1) To promote the Christian faith and teachings. 2) To assist individuals in need for various reasons, including health, financial challenges, disabilities, or other circumstances. 3) To cultivate an environment where individuals feel safe, comfortable, and **understood. ** |
| Summary of the main activities in relation to those purposes for the public benefit, in particular, the activities, projects or services identifiedinthe accounts. |
Para 1.17 and 1.19 |
Services offered on: Monday (Biblical Teaching) Tuesday (Music Rehearsal) Thursday (Service) Friday (Youth Service) Sunday (Service) |
| Statement confirming whetherthe trusteeshave |
Para 1.18 | Although the trustees have not explicitly reviewed every piece of guidance |
| had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit |
provided by the Charity Commission, there is an adviser who consistently monitors the relevant rules and compliance requirements for the church. The church offers its services free of charge and is open to everyone, regardless of gender, race, faith, or age. The objective of the charity is to support the community based on Christian faith and teachings. |
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Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about: |
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| SORP reference | ||
| Policy on grant making | Para 1.38 | No grants are made |
| Policy on social investment including program related investment |
No social investment are made | |
| Contribution made by volunteers |
Para 1.38 | The church is entirely reliant on the assistance of volunteers. This encompasses various aspects, including financial contributions, the music performed during services, and the individuals who serve as waitress during events, among other responsibilities. |
| Other |
Achievements and performance
| 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 | Since the opening of the charity, there has been a significant increase in members, growing from approximately 30 to 80 individuals attending the main services. Numerous instances have demonstrated how the faith and supportive environment provided by the church, along with the guidance from the pastors, have helped individuals navigate challenging situations, including divorce, financial difficulties faced by single mothers, homelessness, and more. |
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You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
Para 1.41 Achievements against objectives set Para 1.41 Performance of fundraising activities against objectives set Para 1.41 Investment performance against objectives 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 | The church ended with a positive balance of £10,715.14 at the end of the financial year 31.10.2023 |
| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held |
Para 1.22 | The reserve should be utilized for the charity's activities in the upcoming financial years. |
| Amount of reserves held | Para 1.22 | £10,715.14 |
| Reasons for holding zero reserves |
Para 1.22 | N/A |
| Details of fund materially in deficit |
Para 1.24 | N/A |
| Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern |
Para 1.23 | The charity will continue operating as usual. |
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Donations from the members Para 1.47 The charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising)
Para 1.46 Investment policy and objectives including any social investment policy adopted Para 1.46 A description of the principal risks facing the charity Other
Structure, governance and management
| Description of charity’s trusts: |
None | |
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| Type of governing document: for example,trust deed, memorandum and articles of association etc |
Para 1.25 | Articles of Association |
| How is the charity constituted? for example limited company, unincorporated association, CIO |
Para 1.25 | CIO |
| 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 | The appointment of a trustee is made by unanimous decision among the trustees, in alignment with the members' opinions on the matter. |
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Para 1.51 Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees Para 1.51 The charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works Para 1.51
Relationship with any related parties Other
Reference and administrative details
| Charity name | FOUNTAIN OF LIFE CHRISTIAN CHURCH UK |
|---|---|
| Other name the charity uses | None |
| Registered charity number | 1200621 |
| Charity’s principaladdress | 6 Chase Road, London, NW10 2HE |
Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
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Trustee name | Office (if any) | Dates acted if not for whole year |
Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint trustee (if any) |
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| Sidclay Luiz De Andrade |
Chair | |||
| Charline Tavares De Andrade Endlich |
Treasurer | |||
| Santina Balbina Farias De Andrade |
Pastor | |||
| Samella Farias Dos Santos |
Admin | |||
10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20
Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others
| Description of the assets held in this capacity |
None |
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| Name and objects of the charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects |
None |
| Details of arrangements for safe custody and segregation of such assets fromthe charity’s ownassets |
None |
Exemptions from disclosure
Reason for non-disclosure of key personnel details
Other optional information
Declarations
The company has taken advantage of the small companies’ exemption in preparing the report above.
The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report (including directors’ report) above.
Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees/directors
| gned on behalf of the charity’s trustees/directors | charity’s trustees/directors | charity’s trustees/directors | |||
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| Signature(s) Full name(s)Charline Tavares De Andrade Endlich Position (for example Secretary, Chair, etc) Treasurer Date31/08/2024 Charline Endlich |
Charline |
Endlich | |||
| Tavares De Andrade Endlich | |||||
| Treasurer | |||||
| 31/08/2024 |