ZION CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP REPORT
The Trustees present their annual report for the year ending 2025
Charity name ZION CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP charity number 1205542 Postal address 149a LOWTON ROAD, LOWTON, WARRINGTON, CHESHIRE, WA3 3HT Bank METRO BANK, One Southampton Row, London, WC1B 5HA
Objectives are to evangelise the gospel of Christ Jesus through worship, bible study, teaching and community service.
Review of activities the church is now operating under its new status as C.I.O. number 1205542. The leadership had a meeting with Mark and Alison Curtis at the beginning of the year regarding joining their organisation Passion for Jesus. This was put to the congregation of the church at the annual general in April and it was passed. The church now makes a monthly donation to that organisation as we walk together in partnership. Over the year the leadership team attended Passion for Jesus meetings at Radcliffe. They also attended the 25year celebration of the organisation at a church in Bolton on Saturday 25[th] October. Herbert and Marjorie also have regular meetings with Mark over a cup of coffee. Herbert also went to a meeting in Shefield to talk about an upcoming apostolic conference in Budapest. Herbert, Marjorie, Dianne and Wendy went to the Netherlands in November to conduct a conference weekend on deliverance.
The church underwent a restructuring of its data protection policy to bring it in line the current membership. The building work continued on the small storage room adjacent to the hall and repairs were carried out to the floor in the chapel. Various speakers spoke at the church throughout the year including Mark Curtis, Tim Grant, Paul and Minnie Traynor, and Yaroslava who spoke at Mother’s Day and Michael Caldwell was asked to speak once a month on a regular basis. Paul and Yaroslava were put in charge of organising a monthly communion service to be held in the Sunday morning meeting. Paul and Yaroslava’s son Yakiv was dedicated to the Lord
Herbert had a vision concerning Lowton and Kate Hibbert shared to the church about setting up prayer hubs around the area based on the vision of Nehemiah guarding the walls of Jerusalem. The church held a setting free weekend in September. Lynne Barton continued to work in the kingdom kids Sunday school.
DONATIONS FOR THE YEAR included a monthly gift of £115 to P.F.J, ministry gifts to various speakers, £500 to Streets for Christ, £110 to a church in Ukraine, £1000 to a church in Uganda, and a gift of £450 to Issac in Africa,
ZON CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP
INCOME AND EXPENDITURE FOR YEAR 31-12-2025
| income 2025 | income 2024 | expenditure 2025 | expenditure 2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| bank interest | 710.9 | 1485.86 | royalty payments | 68.26 | |
| oferings | 25472-50 | 15969.14 | utlites | 3875.01 | 4713.87 |
| gif aid | 16074-00 | 17058-00 | legal | ||
| gif aid tax | 4299.61 | 3860.91 | mat &statonary | 541.66 | 419.58 |
| café | 361.16 | 342.35 | insurance | 511.44 | 485.49 |
| refunds | 188.23 | 313.91 | music licence | 297.4 | 288.4 |
| refund energy | 595.87 | repairs & equipment | 1456.21 | 1552.12 | |
| refund gear 4 music | 142-50 | church expenses | 771.51 | 544.33 | |
| royaltes | 122.67 | course con. Fees | 1008.72 | ||
| donaton pf | 52-00 | gifs | 5268.84 | 3772.33 | |
| other | 460.18 | sundries | 476.74 | 1857.91 | |
| total income | 48019-44 | 39490-35 | total expenditure | 14275.79 | 13634.03 |
| surplus income | 33743.65 | 25856.32 |
| STATEMENT | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| ending 2025 | ending 2024 | ||
| CAPITALE EXPENDITURE | 0-00 | 1200-00 | |
| Increasre in general | funds | 23343-65 | 14256.32 |
| CHARITABLE EXPENDITURE | |||
| trustee charitable | H Cooper | 10400-00 | 10400-00 |
| MANAGEMENT & ADMINISTRATION | |||
| Royaltes | 68.26 | 0-00 | |
| Utlites | 3875.01 | 4713.87 | |
| legal | 0-00 | 0-00 | |
| Church materials | 541.66 | 419.58 | |
| Insurance | 511.44 | 485.49 | |
| music licence | 297.4 | 288-40 | |
| Repairs & equipement | 1456.21 | 1552.12 | |
| Church expenses | 771.51 | 544.33 | |
| Course-confereance | fees | 1008.72 | 0-00 |
| gifs | 5268.84 | 3772.33 | |
| Sudries | 476.74 | 1857.91 | |
| 14275.79 | 13634.03 | ||
| EMPLOYEES | None | None |
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
| GENERAL FUND | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| INCOME | EXPENDITURE | |||
| donatons-oferings | Trustee charitable | 10400 | ||
| and gif aid | 52 | Capital buildings & equipement | 0 | |
| 45846.11 | Management & administraton | 14275.79 | ||
| Café income | 361.16 | |||
| Interest | 710.9 | |||
| Energy refund | 595.87 | |||
| Purchase refunds | 330.73 | |||
| Royaltes | 122.67 | |||
| TOTAL INCOME | 48019.44 | TOTAL EXPENDITURE | 24675.79 | |
| NET SURPLUS | 23343.65 | |||
| BALANCE BROUGHT FORWARD | 31-12-24 | 69591.29 | ||
| BALANCE CARRIED FORWARD 31-12-25 | 92934.94 | |||
| BANK RECONCILIATION 31-12-25 | ||||
| METRO 1 | 10451.2 | |||
| METRO 2 DEPOSIT ACC | 82196.76 | |||
| CASH IN HAND | 286.98 | |||
| TOTAL FUNDS | 92934.94 |
| FIXED ASSETS AND BUILDING | FIXED ASSETS AND BUILDING | 173433-03 |
|---|---|---|
| CURRENT ASSETS | ||
| CASH IN HAND AND BANK | 92934-94 | |
| LIABILITIES | 0-00 | |
| NET ASSETS | 266367-97 | |
| NOTE - | Minor repair to the building have been regarded as expense costs |
ZION CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP REGISTERED CHARITY NO.1205542 ANNUAL REPORT, TRUSTTEES RESPONSIBILITIES AND FINANCIAL STATEMENT
YEAR ENDED 31[ST] DECEMBER 2025
INDEPENDENT EXAMINERS REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF ZION CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP CHARITY NO. 1205542
I report on the financial statements for the year 31[st] December 2025 which are attached and have been prepared under the historic cost convention and accounting policies set out herein.
Respective responsibilities of the trustees and the examiner: -
As the charity`s trustees you are responsible for the preparation of the financial statements; you consider that the audit requirement of section 43 (2) of the Charities Act (the act) does not apply. It is my responsibility to state on the basis of the procedures specified in the General Directions given by the Charities Commissioners under 43 (7)(b) of the Act, whether particular matters have come to my attention.
Basis of Independent Examiner`s Report: -
My examination was carried out in accordance with the General Directions given by the Charity Commissioners. An examination includes a financial review of the accounting records kept by the Charity and a comparison of the financial statements produced from these accounting records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the financial statements and seeking explanation from you as trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit, and consequently I do not express an audit opinion on the view given by the financial accounts.
Independent Examiner`s Statement; -
In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention:
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Which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the requirements to keep records in accordance with section 41 of the Act, and to prepare financial statements which accord with the accounting records and to comply with the requirements of the Act have not been met; or
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To which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the financial statements to be reached.
Independent examiner N HURST Address House number 198A Street WESTLEIGH LANE Town LEIGH Post Code WN7 5NW
Notes to Financial Statements
Statement of Trustee’s responsibilities and accounting policies
Trustee’s responsibilities
The Trustees are required by law to keep proper books of account and to prepare consecutive financial statements of the Charity. In preparing those financial statements the Trustees are required to select suitable accounting policies and apply them consistently. Make judgements that are reasonable and prudent. State whether applicable accounting standards have been followed, subject to any material departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements. Prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the Charity will continue to carry on its charitable objectives.
The Trustees are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charity and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.
Basis of Accounting The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention and in accordance with the Recommended Practice for Accounting by Charities issued in October 1995 and in pursuant to the requirements of section 42(1) of the Charities Act 1993.
Income and Expenditure In accordance with the concept of “prudence” incoming resources or funds are not anticipated, but are recognised in the Statement of Financial Activities only when realised either in the form of cash or of other assets, the ultimate realisation of which can be assessed with reasonable certainty.
Depreciation Depreciation is provided in tangible fixed assets at a rate to write off the cost, less estimated residual value, of each asset over its expected life as follows. Leasehold improvements – straight line over remaining term of lease. Furniture and equipment – 25% Reducing balance basis