Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From 01/01/2024 Period start date To
31/12/2024 Period end date
Charity name: CHRIST THEOLOGICAL COLLEGE
Charity registration number: 1203636
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 object of the CIO is for the benefit of the public: i) To advance the Christian Faith in accordance with the Statement of Beliefs by the holding of prayer meetings, lectures, public celebration of religious festivals, producing and/or distributing literature on Christianity to enlighten others about the Christian faith as the trustees from time to time may think fit ii) To advance the education of the Christian faith through lectures and seminars in accordance with the Statement of Beliefs |
| 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 |
The organisation holds regular seminar workshop- style meetings online, which consist of regular structured teaching to make attendants aware and knowledgeable about the principles and beliefs of the Christian faith as well as teaching on deeper theological subjects of the Christian faith. These subjects include: Introduction to Theology (Systematic Theology), Old and New Testament Surveys, Diaspora Mission, Church History, Biblical Interpretation and Preaching, and World Religions. This is the makeup of the regular meetings that are held every week. The organisation follows a curriculum-style syllabus around these topics listed above. These meetings and services are held via Zoom for our students. The organisation runs these programmes over the course of 2 years, which is broken into 6 modules, at the end of which they issue the participants a certificate for completing the programme. |
| Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public. benefit |
Para 1.18 | The Trustees understand and regard the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit. |
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SORP reference Para 1.38 Policy on grant-making Para 1.38 Policy on social investment, including program related investment Para 1.38
| Contribution made by volunteers |
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| Payment of Trustees | No payments were made to trustees or anyone connected to the charity as a trustee apart from expenses refunds |
Achievements and Performance
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| 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 | The Charity was able to deliver its programmes by completing a certificate level in Theology and has started a diploma level for the next two years |
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| Achievements against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | |
| Investment performance against objectives |
Para 1.41 | |
| Staff Cost | The Charity relies on visiting lecturers to deliver its activities. These lecturers are paid on an hourly basis. |
Financial Review
| Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period |
Para 1.21 | The charity has positive reserves to be used in its future activities, and there are no issues with its operation in the foreseeable future |
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| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves statingwhy they areheld |
Para 1.22 | The charity holds a reserved policy to be able to meet future obligations |
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| Amount of reserves held | Para 1.22 | £7,000 |
| Reasons for holding zero reserves |
Para 1.22 | |
| Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern |
Para 1.23 |
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| The charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising) |
Para 1.47 | |
| Global Mission and Charitable Activities |
Para 1.46 | |
| A description of the principal risks facing the charity |
Para 1.46 | |
Structure, Governance and Management
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| Type of governing document (trust deed,royal charter) |
Para 1.25 | |
| How is the charity constituted? (e.g. unincorporated association, CIO) |
Para 1.25 | |
| 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 |
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Policies and procedures adopted for the induction Para 1.51 and training of trustees
| The charity’s organizational structure and any wider network with which the charity works |
Para 1.51 | |
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| Relationship with any related parties |
Para 1.51 | |
| Other Online and Telephone conference call meeting |
Reference and Administrative details
| Charityname | CHRIST THEOLOGICAL COLLEGE |
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| Other name the charityuses | |
| Registered charitynumber | 1203636 |
| Charity’s principal address | 56 MULBERRY ROAD NORTHFLEET GRAVESEND DA11 8PP |
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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| REVD DR EBEN BOADU ADU |
CHAIRMAN, BOARD OF TRUSTEES |
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| BISHOP MOSES OWUSU-SEKYERE |
MEMBER | |||
| DR NAAR M’FUNDISI- HOLLOWAY |
MEMBER | |||
| EBENEZER AFRIYIE | MEMBER | |||
| Dr ANDERSON MOYO | MEMBER | |||
| BISHOP DR. LEONARD AMECHI |
MEMBER | |||
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) Full name(s) Position (eg Secretary, Chair, etc) Date |
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| REV’D DR EBEN BOADU ADU | DR NAAR M’FUNDISI -HOLLOWAY | |
CHAIRMAN |
TRUSTEE | |
| 02/05/2025 | ||
| 02/05/2025 |
No (if any) 1203636 CC16a Period end date 31/12/2024
CHRIST THEOLOGICAL COLLEGE 1203636 Receipts and payments accounts
| For the period from |
01/01/2024 Period start date |
To | 31/12/2024 Period end date |
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| Section A Receipts and payments | Section A Receipts and payments | |||||
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| A1 Receipts | Unrestricted funds to the nearest £ 9,270 36,000 - - - - - - 45,270 - - - 45,270 44,042 - - - 1,000 - - - 45,042 - - - 45,042 228 - - 228 |
Restricted funds to the nearest £ - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - |
Endowment funds to the nearest £ - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - |
Total funds to the nearest £ 9,270 36,000 - - - - - - 45,270 - - - 45,270 44,042 - - - - 1,000 - - - 45,042 - - - 45,042 228 |
Last year to the nearest £ |
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FEES |
9,270 | 6,350 | ||||
| SPONSORSHIP | 36,000 | 45,645 | ||||
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| Sub total(Gross income for AR) |
45,270 | 51,995 | ||||
| A2 Asset and investment sales, (see table). |
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| Total receipts A3 Payments |
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| 51,995 | ||||||
OVERHEAD EXPENSES |
44,042 | 25,802 | ||||
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| ACCOUNTS AND INDEPENDENT | - | - | ||||
| EXAMINATION FEE | 1,000 | 700 | ||||
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| **Sub total ** | 45,042 | 26,502 | ||||
| A4 Asset and investment purchases, (see table) |
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| Total payments Net of receipts/(payments) A5 Transfers between funds A6 Cash funds last year end Cash funds this year end |
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| 26,502 | ||||||
| 228 | - | - | 228 |
25,493 | ||
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| 228 | - | - | 228 | 25,493 |
CCXX R1 accounts (SS)
03/05/2025
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| Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period | Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period | Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period | |
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| Categories Signed by one or two trustees on behalf of all the trustees B5 Liabilities B3 Investment assets B2 Other monetary assets B4 Assets retained for the charity’s own use B1 Cash funds |
Details Details Details Total cash funds (agree balances with receipts and payments account(s)) Details Cash and Bank Details Signature ACCOUNTS AND INDEPENDENT EXAMINATION FEE |
Unrestricted funds Restricted funds to nearest £ to nearest £ 28,658 - - - - - 28,658 - Agreement Error OK Unrestricted funds Restricted funds to nearest £ to nearest £ - - - - - - - - - - - - Fund to which asset belongs Cost (optional) - - - - - Fund to which asset belongs Cost (optional) - - - - - - - - Fund to which liability relates Amount due (optional) - 0 - - - - Print Name REV DR. EBEN BOADU ADU DR NAAR M'FUNDISI-HOLLOWAY |
Endowment funds to nearest £ |
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| 29,130 | |||
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| Endowment funds to nearest £ |
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| Date of approval |
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| REV DR. EBEN BOADU ADU | 02/05/2025 | ||
| DR NAAR M'FUNDISI-HOLLOWAY | 02/05/2025 |
CCXX R2 accounts (SS)
03/05/2025
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Independent examiner's report on the accounts
Section A Independent Examiner’s Report
Report to the trustees/ Charity Name CHRIST THEOLOGICAL COLLEGE members of On accounts for the year 31 DECEMBER 2024 Charity no (if 1203636 ended any) Set out on pages 1-2 OF ANNUAL ACCOUNT
(remember to include the page numbers of additional sheets)
Respective The charity's trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. responsibilities of The charity’s trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year trustees and examiner under section 144 of the Charities Act 2011 (“the Charities Act”) and that an independent examination is needed. I am qualified to undertake the examination by being a qualified member of [Association International Accountants]. Delete [ ] if not applicable.
It is my responsibility to:
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examine the accounts under section 145 of the Charities Act,
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• to follow the procedures laid down in the general Directions given by the Charity Commission (under section 145(5)(b) of the Charities Act, and
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to state whether particular matters have come to my attention
Basis of independent My examination was carried out in accordance with general Directions examiner’s statement 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 or disclosures 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 statement below.
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IER
December 2024
Independent In connection with my examination, no material matters have come to my examiner's statement attention (other than that disclosed below *) which gives me cause to believe that in, any material respect:
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the accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Charities Act; or
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the accounts did not accord with the accounting records; or
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the accounts did not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the form and content of accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement that the accounts give a ‘true and fair’ view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination.
I have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
- Please delete the words in the brackets if they do not apply.
| Signed: Name: Relevant professional qualification(s) or body (if any): Address: |
02/05/2025 | |
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| EBENEZER AFRIYIE | ||
| FCCA(ASSOCIATION OF CHARTERED CERTIFIED ACCOUNTANTS) MAAT(ASSOCIATION OF ACCOUNTING TECHNICIANS) |
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| 17 SHERBOURNE CLOSE | ||
| DARTFORD | ||
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Section B Disclosure
Only complete if the examiner needs to highlight material matters of concern (see CC32, Independent examination of charity accounts: directions and guidance for examiners).
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IER
December 2024
Give here brief details of any items that the examiner wishes to disclose .
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IER
December 2024