Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From 01/01/2024 Period start date To 31/12/2024 Period end date
Charity name: OAKDALE CHRISTIAN CENTRE
Charity registration number: 1203400
Objectives and Activities
| SORP reference | ||
|---|---|---|
| Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document |
Para 1.17 | The objects of the Church are for the benefit of the public: (a) to advance the Christian faith in such ways and in such parts of the united kingdom or the world as the church council from time to time may think fit; (b) 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 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; (c) to advance education in such ways and in such parts of the united kingdom or the world as the church council from time to time may think fit. |
| 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 |
Sunday services/Sunday school, Youth Club, Mother’s & Toddlers, Fareshare Foodbank, Bible Study/Prayer Groups, Nursing home visits |
| Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit |
Para 1.18 | The trustees confirm that they have had due regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit when carrying out the charity’s aims and objectives. |
| Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements |
where relevant about: | |
| SORP reference | ||
| Policy on grant making | Para 1.38 | |
| Policy on social investment including program related |
Para 1.38 |
investment Para 1.38 Contribution made by volunteers Other
Achievements and Performance
| SORP reference | ||
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Increasing numbers from our Community attending our services. 22 Families helped with Fareshare Foodbank. Healthy attendance at Mother’s & Toddlers & Youth Club. Play important role in our Community Remembrance Service & Carol Service. Regular visits to our village Nursing home |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
| Achievements against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | |
| Performance of fundraising activities against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | |
| Investment performance against objectives |
Para 1.41 | |
Other
Financial Review
| Financial Review | ||
|---|---|---|
| Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period |
Para 1.21 | At the end of the financial year, the charity remained in a sound financial position. Total income for the year amounted to £52,171, and total payments were £51,801, resulting in a small surplus of £370. Cash funds at year end were £41,992. The trustees are satisfied that the charity’s resources are sufficient to meet its ongoing commitments and planned activities for the coming year. |
| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held |
Para 1.22 | The trustees aim to maintain sufficient unrestricted reserves to ensure the continuity of the charity’s ministry and to meet any unexpected costs or income shortfalls. The policy is to hold reserves of at least three to six months of regular expenditure, which provides a prudent level of security given the church’s reliance on voluntary income and donations. Any excess funds are invested with Kingdom Bank which has aims in line with the objects of the charity. |
| Amount of reserves held | Para 1.22 | At 31 December 2024, the unrestricted reserves of the charity stood at £41,992. The trustees consider this to be within the target range set by the reserves policy and appropriate for the charity’s size and activities. |
| Reasons for holding zero reserves |
Para 1.22 | N/A |
| Details of fund materially in deficit |
Para 1.24 | At the year end, no funds were in deficit. |
| Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern |
Para 1.23 | The trustees have reviewed the charity’s financial position and future plans and are satisfied that there are no material uncertainties about the charity’s ability to continue as a going concern for the foreseeable future. The charity has stable income sources, modest reserves, and no significant liabilities. |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
The charity’s principal sources of funds (including Para 1.47 any fundraising) Investment policy and objectives including any Para 1.46 social investment policy adopted
A description of the principal Para 1.46 risks facing the charity Other
Structure, Governance and Management
| Description of charity’s trusts: |
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|---|---|---|
| Type of governing document (trust deed, royal charter) |
Para 1.25 | Constitution |
| How is the charity constituted? (e.g 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 | Appointed by the church council. |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about: Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and Para 1.51 training of trustees The charity’s organisational structure and any wider Para 1.51 network with which the charity works Relationship with any related Para 1.51 parties Other
Reference and Administrative details
Charity name Other name the charity uses Registered charity number Charity’s principal address
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 (ifany) |
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| David Nicholas Jenkins |
Chair | |||
| Reginald Gordon Onions |
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| Kenneth Lewis John Smit |
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| Timothy Paul Jenkins |
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– Corporate trustees names of the directors at the date the report was approved
Director name
Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity
Trustee name Dates acted if not for whole year
Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others
Description of the assets held in this capacity
Name and objects of the charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects
Details of arrangements for safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity’s own assets
Additional information (optional)
Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)
Type of Name Address adviser
Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information)
Exemptions from disclosure
Reason for non-disclosure of key personnel details
Other optional information
Declarations
The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.
Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees
Signature(s) D.N.Jenkins Full name(s) David Nicholas Jenkins Position (eg Secretary, Chair Chair, etc) Date 18.10.25
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CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES Independent examinerfs report on the accounts Section A Independent Examinef s Report Report to the trusteesl members of OAKDALES CHRISTIAN CENTRE On accounts for the year ended 31" DECEMBER 2024 Charity no {if any) 1203400 Set out on pages I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charTty (°the Trusr) for the year ended 31112 12024. Responsibilities and As Ihe charty trustees of the Trust. you are responsible for the preparation basis of report of the accounts in accordance wth the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 (llhe Acr). I reFM)rt in respect of my examination of the Trust's accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carying out my examination, I have followma the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145{5)(b) of the Act I have completed my examin.0n. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention ") in connection with the examination which gives me cause to believe that in, any material respect. accounting records wre not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Act or the accounts do not accord wilh the accounting records Independent examinef s statement I have no COnmS and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. . Please delete the words in the brackets rfthey do not apply. Signed: Date: 1811012025 Name: Christopher Pavett Relevant professional qualification(s) or body (If any): ICAEW Address: Clearway Accounting 167-169 Great Portland Street London. W1W SPF IER October 2018