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Unaudited Financial Statements for the Period ended 31[st] October 2024
For
GLOUCESTER PENTECOSTAL CHURCH
Charity number: 1201962
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GLOUCESTER PENTECOSTAL
CHURCH
CONTENTS
| Trustees Annual Report | - | 3 | - 5 |
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| Independent Examiner’s Report | - | 6 | |
| Financial review | - | 7 | |
| Receipts and Payment Account | - | 8 | |
| Statement of Assets and Liabilities | - | 9 |
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GLOUCESTER PENTECOSTAL CHURCH
Trustees’ Annual Report
For the Year Ended 31 October 2024
The trustees have pleasure in presenting their report together with the financial statements for the period ended 31 October 2024
Reference & Administrative Information
Charity Name : GLOUCESTER PENTECOSTAL CHURCH Charity No 1201962 Address : MATSON BAPTIST CHURCH MATSON AVENUE GLOUCESTER GL4 6LA
Telephone Number : 07850239954
Website WWW.GLOUCESTERPENTECOSTALCHURCH.COM
Trustees (Church Council)
BINU KUNJUKUNJU - Trustee/Chairman Rinsy Mariam Shaji - Trustee Annie James - Trustee Shon Thomas - Trustee Ebin Mathew Markose - Trustee
Other Trustees who served during the year
None
Structure, Governance & Management
Constitution
This Charity is a CIO. It is governed by its constitution which was adopted on 15[th] February 2023. The CIO was granted charitable status by Charity Commission.
Appointment of Trustees
Trustees are elected at the Annual General Meeting.
Management
The trustees are responsible for the strategic direction and governance of the Church whilst day-today running. We also have several volunteer leaders to assist on a rota basis.
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GLOUCESTER PENTECOSTAL CHURCH
Objectives & Activities
Charitable purposes
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The objective of the organization is first to advance the Christian faith in accordance with the statement of belief for the benefit of the people in the UK and in such other parts of the world
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to relieve sickness and financial hardship and to promote and preserve good health by the provision of funds, goods or services of any kind including through the provision of counselling and support in such parts of the United Kingdom or the world as the Church Council from time to time think fit
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The relief of those in need by reason of age, ill health, disability, financial hardship or other hardships
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The Church emphasizes praise and worship and the teaching of the Bible and encourages participation in both by young and old alike.
Activities
1)Sunday Worship 2) Sunday School 3) Youth Meeting 4) Intercessory Prayers 5) Sister’s Prayer Meeting 6) Evangelism and Community Outreach
Activities in detail:
Sunday worship :
The meetings on Sundays and other days are designed to provide the congregation Christian worship, teaching, and discipleship to those who have a Christian faith and to introduce Christ to those in the community and look after the welfare of the congregation.
Sunday school:
We provide children and young people with a life-changing experience of Jesus Christ through Bible stories, songs, art, and other engaging activities to help them understand God’s existence and build a personal relationship with Him.
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Youth Meeting:
Every month, we conduct our youth meeting after the church service. A pool of volunteers will perform their talents during this time to glorify God. This is a platform for our young generation to recognize and nurture their talents faithfully.
Intercessory Prayer:
A dedicated group of watchmen intercedes for our leaders and members, seeking alignment with God’s will. Since its inception, this ministry has witnessed numerous miracles and testimonies.
Sister’s Prayer Meeting:
A gathering focused on supporting women in all walks of life, held regular meetings for women. We engage in Bible study, discussions on issues women face, and prayer for one another, using Scripture and study guides to understand God’s perspective for our lives
Evangelism & Community Outreach:
Just as Jesus preached, taught, and performed miracles to spread the message of salvation, we strive to share His love through acts of service, personal encounters, and teaching. Evangelism helps foster social bonding, promotes righteous living, and supports community needs while bringing more people into God's kingdom.
Church Council :
We have regular trustee/council meetings with our Pastor and all our activities should be assessed and if any concerns, or improvements needed should be addressed and necessary changes will be made for the benefit of the church, community, and the nation.
The church council consists of four members who are elected by the general body and the period of the council is two years. We have regular church council meetings with our Pastor and all our activities should be assessed and if any concerns, or improvements needed should be addressed and necessary changes will be made for the benefit of the church, community, and nation as well. The church accounts are handled by the treasurer and the accounts are checked and audited every six months by our pastor.
Charity and Mission Support in 2024:
In the year 2024, the church was able to support many local charities in their very demanding needs. Also helped many of those who are going through various struggles. In addition to this, we have supported many visiting pastors and guest speakers for their ministries and charitable works in India.
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Independent Examiner's Report to the trustees of
GLOUCESTER PENTECOSTAL CHURCH
(Charity number: 1201962 )
I report on the receipt and payment accounts for the year ended 31[st] October 2024 set out in 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 disclosure 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:
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.
Mr Noble Dani George 41 Mayville Avenue Oasis Accountancy Solutions Bristol BS34 7AB
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Financial Review
Gross Income for the year is £ 35,421.30 The resources expended are £29,109.86. Therefore, the surplus for the year is £6,311.44
I hereby submit this report for your kind perusal.
On behalf of all trustees GLOUCESTER PENTECOSTAL CHURCH
Binu Kunjukunju
Chairman
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| Gloucester pentecostal Church | Gloucester pentecostal Church | Gloucester pentecostal Church | Gloucester pentecostal Church | Gloucester pentecostal Church | CC16a | |
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| Receipts and payments accounts | ||||||
| For the period |
Period start date |
Period End Date |
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| 01-11-2023 | To | 31-10-2024 | ||||
| Section A Receipts and payments | ||||||
| Unrestrict ed funds |
Restricted funds |
Endowment funds |
Total funds | Last year | ||
| to the nearest£ |
to the nearest £ |
to the nearest £ | to the nearest £ |
to the nearest £ |
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| A1 Receipts | ||||||
| Tithes | 26,480.00 | 26,480.00 | 34,192.00 |
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| Other Donations | 8,941.30 | 8,941.30 | 10,432.67 |
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| Sub total(Gross income for AR) |
35,421.30 | - |
- |
35,421.30 |
44,624.67 |
|
| A2 Asset and investment sales, (see table). |
||||||
| - | - |
- |
- |
- |
||
| - | - |
- |
- |
- |
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| Sub total | - | - |
- |
- |
- |
|
| Total receipts | 35,421.30 | - | - | 35,421.30 | 44,624.67 | |
| A3 Payments | ||||||
| Rent | 7,591.00 | - |
- |
7,591.00 |
7,453.00 |
|
| Office equipments | - | - |
- |
- |
898.59 |
|
| Ministers allowance | 7,200.00 | - |
- |
7,200.00 |
9,845.00 |
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| Printing & Stationery | - | - |
- |
- |
119.99 |
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| Books and publications | - | - | - |
631 |
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| Visting preachers | 1,100.00 | - |
- |
1,100.00 |
1,300.00 |
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| Refreshments | 3,373.88 | - |
- |
3,373.88 |
5,349.42 |
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| Website | 463.01 | - |
- |
463.01 |
250 |
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| Bank charges | 26.20 | - |
- |
26.20 |
- |
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| Charity expenses | - | - |
- |
- |
535 |
|
| Legal andprofessional fees | - | - | 155.00 |
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| Travel | - | - | 44.16 |
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| Outreach andyouth activities | 9,055.77 | 9,055.77 | 6,153.52 |
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| Miscellaneous | 300.00 | - |
- |
300.00 |
421.70 |
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| Sub total | 29,109.86 | - |
- |
29,109.86 |
33,156.66 |
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| - | ||||||
| A4 Asset and investment purchases, (see table) |
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| Sound system | - | - |
- |
- |
3,296.12 |
|
| - | - |
- |
- |
- |
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| Sub total | - | - |
- |
- |
3,296.12 |
|
| Total payments | 29,109.86 | - | - | 29,109.86 | 36,452.78 | |
| Net of receipts/(payments) | 6,311.44 | - |
- |
6,311.44 |
8,171.89 |
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| A5 Transfers between funds | - | - |
- |
- |
- |
|
| A6 Cash funds lastyear end | 8,171.89 | - |
- |
8,171.89 |
- |
|
| Cash funds this year end | 14,483.33 | - |
- |
14,483.33 |
8,171.89 |
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| Section B Statement of assets and liabilities | Section B Statement of assets and liabilities | Section B Statement of assets and liabilities | Section B Statement of assets and liabilities | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Categories | Details | Unrestricted funds |
Restricted funds |
Endowme nt funds |
|
| to nearest £ | to nearest £ | to nearest £ | |||
| B1 Cash funds | Cash/ Cheques in hand | 5,335 | - |
- |
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| Cash at bank | 9,148 | - |
- |
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| - | - |
- |
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| Total cash funds | 14,483 | - |
- |
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| (agree balances with receipts and payments account(s)) |
OK |
OK | OK | ||
| Unrestricted funds |
Restricted funds |
Endowme nt funds |
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| Details | to nearest £ | to nearest £ | to nearest £ | ||
| B2 Other monetary assets | - | - | |||
| - | - |
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| - | - |
- |
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| Details | Fund to which asset belongs |
Cost (optional) | Current value (optional) |
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| B3 Investment assets | - | - |
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| - | - |
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| Details | Fund to which asset belongs |
Cost (optional) | Current value (optional) |
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| B4 Assets retained for the charity’s own use |
- | - |
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| - | - |
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| - | - |
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| Details | Fund to which liability relates |
Amount due (optional) |
When due (optional) |
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| B5 Liabilities | - | ||||
| - | |||||
| Signature | Print Name | Date of approval |
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| Trustee |
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