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Be Church Annual Report to the Charity Commission

Reporting Period: Jan 2024 Mar 2025 Charity Number: 1206404 Submitted by: Trustees of Be Church

1. Overview of the Charity

Be Church was established with a vision to build a Christ-cantered community rooted in love, service, and discipleship. Our foundation is grounded in Ephesians 2:19-22, which dwelling place for His Spirit. We officially became a registered UK charity in January 2024.

2. Charitable Objectives and Activities

Charitable objects

To advance the Christian religion in Leeds for the benefit of the public through the holding of prayer meetings, lectures, public celebration of religious festivals, producing and/or distributing literature to enlighten others about the Christian religion and carrying out pastoral and outreach work.

Main Activities in 202 3 2 024

Sunday Service

Be Church began its Sunday worship services on 3 September 2023 with 180 attendees, and attendance has steadily grown to around 240 each week. The service includes worship through music, prayer, and Bible teaching, followed by a fellowship tea time where attendees can connect and build relationships. These gatherings provide a safe and welcoming environment for individuals and families, especially those from the Cantonesespeaking community in Leeds, to explore the Christian faith and experience spiritual growth. The church places strong emphasis on both biblical teaching and community care, helping people find belonging, encouragement, and support through worship and meaningful connection.

Youth and Children Ministries

Sunday services to serve the next generation. Be Kids is designed for children from Reception to Year 6, and includes engaging activities such as games, kids worship, Bible stories, and creative art projects. Be Youth caters to young people from Year 7 to Year 13, offering a dynamic programme of games, youth-led worship, relevant Bible teaching, short sermons, and small group discussions. Both ministries aim to help children and youth

understand biblical truths and develop a strong sense of belonging within a Christian community. All volunteers involved in these ministries have completed enhanced DBS checks and safeguarding training, ensuring a safe and nurturing environment. The pastoral team meets regularly with core ministry members to plan and deliver age-appropriate, spiritually enriching programmes that support the faith journey of each child and young person.

Cell Group Ministry

The Cell Group Ministry was launched in November 2023 with 11 initial groups and has since grown to 15 groups, involving 120 active members and 41 core leaders. Rooted in the principle of Hebrews 10:24 the ministry exists to foster genuine Christian fellowship and mutual care. Groups meet weekly or biweekly, either online or in person, providing a warm, supportive environment where members can share needs, encourage one another, and study biblical principles together. Cell groups also serve as a foundation for pastoral care and outreach around them.

First Baptism Ceremony

Be Church held its first baptism ceremony on 19 May 2024, marking a significant milestone in the life of the church. A total of 12 individuals were baptised, publicly declaring their faith in Jesus Christ, and 1 person received confirmation, affirming their commitment to the Christian faith. The event was a joyful and spiritually meaningful occasion, celebrated by the church community as a testimony of God's grace and the fruit of ongoing discipleship efforts. It also demonstrated the growth of the congregation and its commitment to nurturing believers in their personal faith journeys.

Legal Incorporation

In January 2024, Be Church was officially registered as a UK charity, marking a key step in establishing its legal and organisational foundation. This incorporation enables the church to operate in accordance with UK charity law, ensuring transparency, accountability, responsibly, apply for grants, and engage in wider community outreach. Becoming a -term commitment to serving the public through its faith-based activities and ensures compliance with all necessary legal and safeguarding requirements.

Safeguarding the Charity: Governance and Policy Development

Following its registration as a UK charity in January 2024, the trustee board of Be Church has taken deliberate steps to safeguard the charity and ensure it fulfils its charitable objectives responsibly and effectively. A comprehensive suite of governance policies and

accountability, financial integrity, and the safety of all those involved in its activities.

To ensure a strong foundation for organisational health, the trustees have implemented key policies covering areas such as bullying and harassment, complaints handling, conflict of interest, trustee expenses, and volunteer management. Financial oversight is supported through dedicated policies on internal controls, financial reserves, staff payments, investment of charity funds, and overall risk management. To protect beneficiaries, particularly children and vulnerable individuals, the church has adopted robust safeguarding policies and procedures, including those specifically addressing safeguarding of vulnerable beneficiaries and serious incident reporting.

In addition, guidance has been developed for managing social media, engaging external obligations. These policies are reviewed regularly and shared with relevant teams and leaders to ensure understanding and compliance. All trustees and volunteers receive appropriate training, especially in safeguarding and financial procedures. Through these measures, Be Church demonstrates its strong commitment to responsible governance and the long-term sustainability of its ministry and community outreach.

STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES (SOFA) BE CHURCH For the period from 15 January 2024 to 31 March 2025 (including pre-incoryoration transactions transf¢tred after incorporation) Ineome Donalions and Offerings (inGluding £50.525 pre-incOoration} Bank Inleresi Income Other Income (including £750 pre-incorporation) Total Ineome 229J10.(M) 282.00 2.055.00 231,647.00 Expendlture Charitable Activities Church Ministries ExpeThses {in¢ludiDg £8,033 prc-lnc0ratIo) Staff and Volunleer ExpeDses (inchlng £24.108 pre-incorporation) Support Costs Depreciation Insurance Legal & Professional Expenses her Administration Costs Total Expenditure Net Surplus for the period 32292.00 I27.763.) 769.(K) 259.(Xl 936.IXI 163.024.00 68.623.00

STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES BE CHURCH For the year ended 31 March 2025 Assets Fixed Assets 3,134 Current A%sets Debtors Cash and Cash Equival¢nts Total Current Assets 2,882 68.551 Current Liabllltles Creditors and Accruals 3.062 Net Current Asset$ 65.489 Net A85¢ts 68.623 Funds Unrestricted Income Funds 68,623 Total Funds 68.623 Notes to the Accounts l. Reconciliaiion with AGM Financial Statement: The financial figures presented in the AGM dOllDts differ by £250 due to over ¢stimated the independent ¢xamincr s¢tvice fec. This differencc do¢5 noi affect thc ovua]I fllwicial position OT audit opinion of the company. Approved by the trustee bo*rd of Be Church on 5th November 2025 and SiEned on their behalf by the Mr. Kitn Fung Shek Tste¢) Mr. Kim Fung Shek Trustee

Independent ex%min¢r's r¢port to the trustees of Be Church I report to the trnstees on my examination of the ofthe Be Church forthe y¢ar ended 31 March 2025. Responsibilities and basis of report As th¢ Clwity trustees of the TnLSt you are [ponsible for the prq)axztion of the a¢counts in acrdance with the requirements of th¢ Charities Act 2011 ('the Act.). I report in respect of my eXamItion of the Tnl'S accounts Cled out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in wing out my examination I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the C1¢Y Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act. Independent ex4mitier'$ Statement I hav¢ completed my examination. I confiTm that no m?t¢rial matters have come to my artention in ¢onn¢ctioo with the examination giving me uuse to lIeve that in any material respect: accounting reeords were not kept in respect of the Thtst as required by sectioD 130 of the Act. or 2. th¢ acUnts do not accord with those rrds. I hav¢ no Concerns and have come acto&s no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in orderto enable a proper undmtanding of the acc4)unts to be reache Slgned: Iyame: Sik hsn Tbe A8$olcarfon of Chartered Certilled Accountsnts Member No.: 4942465 Addr&ss: Stsdlo G04, 1 Quallty Cour( Cbancery London WC2A I HR D*te: 5th November 2025