Trustees' annual report (including Directors' report) for the period
From: 01/11/2024 To: 31/10/2025
Charity name: FOUNTAIN OF LIFE CHRISTIAN CHURCH UK Charity registration number: 1200621 Company number: CE030366
Objectives and activities
| 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. |
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| 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. |
Para 1.17 and 1.19 |
Services offered on: Monday (Biblical Teaching) Tuesday (Music Rehearsal) Thursday (Service) Friday (Youth Service) Sunday (Service) |
| Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit |
Para 1.18 |
Although the trustees have not explicitly reviewed every piece of guidance 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 the Christian Faith and teachings. |
Additional information (optional)
You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
| Policy on grant making | Para 1.38 | No Grants Received |
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| Policy on social investment including program related investment |
Para 1.38 | No Social media investment made. All the social media content were created and advertised organically. |
| 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. 35 volunteers carried out charitable activities on behalf of the charity in the UK during this financial period. |
| 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 | [TO CONFIRM: please provide the updated membership figures and any notable outcomes for the year to 31/10/2025 — the previous report stated growth from approx. 30 to 80 individuals attending main services as at 31/10/2024.] 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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Additional information (optional)
| Achievements against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | |
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| Performance of fundraising activities against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | |
| Investment performance against objectives |
Para 1.41 | |
| Other | ||
| Financial review | ||
| Review of the charity's financial position at the end of the period |
Para 1.21 | The church ended with a positive balance of £23,630.14 at the end of the financial year 31.10.2025 |
| 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 | £23,630.14 |
| 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 | N/A |
Additional information (optional)
| The charity's principal sources of funds (including any fundraising) |
Para 1.47 | Donations from members of the charity |
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| Investment policy and objectives including any social investment policy adopted |
Para 1.46 | |
| A description of the principal risks facing the charity |
Para 1.46 | |
| 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. |
| Additional information (optional) | ||
| Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees |
Para 1.51 |
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| The charity's organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works |
Para 1.51 | |
| Relationship with any related parties |
Para 1.51 | |
| Other |
Reference and administrative details
| Charity name | Fountain of Life Christian Church UK | |
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| Other name the charity uses | NONE | |
| Registered charity number | 1200621 | |
| Charity's principal address | First Floor, 6 Chase Road, NW10 6HZ |
Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
| Trustee name | Office (if any) | Dates acted if not for | Name of person (or | |
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| whole year | body) entitled to appoint | |||
| trustee (if any) | ||||
| 1 | Sidclay Luiz De Andrade | Chair | ||
| 2 | Charline Tavares De Andrade Endlich |
Treasurer | ||
| 3 | Santina Balbina Farias De Andrade |
Trustee | ||
| 4 | Samella Farias Dos Santos | Trustee |
Corporate trustees – names of the directors at the date the report was approved
Director name: [none]
Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity
Trustee name / Dates acted if not for whole year: [none]
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 from the charity's own assets |
None |
Names and addresses of advisers (optional information)
Type of adviser / Name / Address: Stefano Dias
Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (optional information)
Exemptions from disclosure — Reason for non-disclosure of key personnel details: [not provided]
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 Signature(s): Santina Balbina Farias De Andrade Full name(s): Santina Balbina Farias De Andrade Position (for example Secretary, Chair, etc): Trustee Date: 31/08/2026