Cosham
Church of The Nazarene
Board of Trustees’ Report For the Year Ended 30 September 2025
Cosham Church of The Nazarene
Report of the Board of Trustees for the year ended 30 September 2025
The Board of Trustees presents its report for the year ended 30 September 2025
Reference and Administrative Information
Charity name: Cosham Church of the Nazarene Charity Registration Number: 1208084 Principal Address: Salisbury Rd, Cosham, Portsmouth PO6 2PN
Board of Trustees
Juvelino Flavio Taela (Chairperson) Carla Taela (Secretary) Gordon Wilson Anderson Marsans
The Chairperson is ex officio by virtue of her office as Pastor of Cosham Church of The Nazarene.
Holding Trustee
Church of the Nazarene British Isles South District (A Charitable Company Limited by Guarantee: Company No 7028764)
Website: https://www.nazarenebisd.org.uk/
Bankers: Lloyds bank, 16A High St, Cosham, Hampshire PO6 3BY
Independent Examiner: Blake Webb
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Cosham Church of The Nazarene Report of the Board of Trustees for the year ended 30 September 2025
Structure, Governance and management
Structure and Organisation
The charitable incorporated organisation (CIO) was set up on May 2024 with registration number 1208084.
Trustee Appointments
The Pastor of the church is ex-officio chairperson of the Board of Charity Trustees and his/her position is reviewed after two years and then every four years after that. The remaining Trustees are appointed annually by the members of Cosham Church of The Nazarene at the annual general meeting held in February each year.
Governance and Wider Network
The Board of Trustees meets regularly, normally on a monthly basis to consider the work and management of the church and assess and plan the financial and other aspects of the work and direction of the charity.
The church/CIO is a member of the Church of The Nazarene British Isles South District (a Charitable Company Limited by Guarantee, Company No 7028764; Charity No 1133336) which in turn is a member of The Global Church of The Nazarene which has its headquarters in Lenexa, USA.
The CIO is governed by an approved governing constituting document drawn up by Anthony Collins, Charity Solicitors, Birmingham and approved by the Charity Commission for England and Wales and HMR&C. The governing document is based on the Manual of the Global Church of The Nazarene where UK law permits.
Risk Management
The risk management strategy of the church is in a continual process of formulation in response to the changing circumstances that could impact upon the work of the church.
The Board of Trustees, in considering this important task, take direction from on-going discussions with members both internally and through meetings with the Church of The Nazarene British Isles South District and other advisers, adopting appropriate policies as required or as they become necessary to the ongoing work of the church.
Objectives and Activities
Charitable Objectives
The charity has the following objectives:
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a) The advancement of the Christian faith as part of the Global Church of The Nazarene and the Church of the Nazarene British Isles South District.
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b) To serve and enhance the local community
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Family worship services
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Bible study and prayer time
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Bring the community together through a range of events during the year
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House Visiting
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Children’s art and craft sessions
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Offer emotional support for the bereaved families or households.
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Support for people with dementia and their care-giver trough a monthly activity
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Public Benefit
The Trustees have had due regard to the Charity Commission guidance on public benefit reporting in deciding what activities the charity should undertake. This report illustrates the activities undertaken to support the public benefit requirement.
Cosham Church of The Nazarene Report of the Board of Trustees for the year ended 30 September 2025
Objectives and Activities (continued)
Review of the Year
The aims for the year included:
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Continuation of weekly Christian worship meetings and promotion of the Christian faith in accordance with the principles of the Church of The Nazarene.
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Work with children and young people to promote the Christian faith and provide local social benefit.
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Continuation of weekly meetings for the more mature individuals in the local area.
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Continuing to develop links with the local community, to enhance the involvement of the church with and relevant local agencies on behalf of the local community. Continue to partner with and make the church building available to relevant local agencies seeking to benefit the local community, such agencies include but are not restricted to
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Significant activities during the period include: 2024-2025
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Weekly worship services conducted by Juvelino Flavio Taela (pastor) with assistance and input from other invited speakers and Sunday School (held for children and young people for interaction and a safe environment to enable them to grow and develop both spiritually, socially and individually)
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Weekly meetings for spiritual and personal development, growth and education.
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Partnering with local Community programmes.
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Organising a community fun day (Messy church)
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Involvement with the local school.
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Activities for people with dementia and their caregivers
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Provision of the building for community activities.
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Visitation of both members and others in the local community in times of need or by request.
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Availability for weddings, funerals and other services of significance
Achievements during the period include:
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Continued growth of the membership and attendance at the church and of their spiritual and personal development.
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Continued development of the social opportunities and interaction with the local community through and with organisations that we partner with.
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A more strengthened relationship with the community
Volunteers
The work planned, activities undertaken, and achievements attained would not have been possible without the active involvement and hard work of all of the members and friends of the charity, without whom the substantial work of the charity could not be realised. The
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Board of Trustees is grateful for the work and support of all the members and friends of Cosham Church of The Nazarene.
Cosham Church of The Nazarene Report of the Board of Trustees for the year ended 30 September 2025
Financial Review
Reserves
The charity does not have a policy on reserves as the expenditure and work of the charity is reliant upon the ongoing support, tithes and offerings of the members and friends received at the weekly meetings. The Board of Trustees reviews on a monthly basis the anticipated income and expenditure for the next two to three months in order to ensure the ongoing work of the charity.
Financial Review of the Year
The charity has continued throughout the year to meet and tailor the expenditure it incurs to the income received through rent for use of the building and through the tithes, offerings and donations received. There is much more that the Board of Trustees would like to do, and we continue to explore these and the use of possible grants that may be available to enable these plans to become a reality.
During the year, grants of £ 40256.93 were received from tithes, offerings, donations and rent.
Plans for Future Periods
The Board of Trustees meets every month to plan and look to the future of the charity.
We have applied the received funding to assist with the ongoing work and development of Cosham Church of the Nazarene and the public/community.
Continue investing and exploring opportunities to develop the relationship between the charity and the surrounding community, hosting or participating in activities.
Declaration
The Trustees declare that they have approved the Trustees’ report above.
Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees on 09/03/2026
Carla Taela………………………… ……Juvelino Taela…………………………
(Secretary) (Chairperson)
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Cosham Church of The Nazarene Independent Examiners' Report to the Trustees for the year ended 30 September 2025
I report on the accounts for the year ended 30 September 2025, which are set out on the following pages.
Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiners
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 144 of the Charities Act 2011 (the Charities Act) and that an independent examination is needed.
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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 examiner’s statement
My examination was carried out in accordance with 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 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.
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:
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to keep accounting records in accordance with section 130 of the Charities Act; and
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to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and comply with the accounting requirements of the Charities Act
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have not been met; or
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to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
Independent Examiner
Name: Blak J Webb
Address: 4 Coles Court, Knowsley Road, Cosham PO62PQ
Date 09/03/2026
Cosham Church of The Nazarene Receipts & Payments Account
Note – Disclosure of trustees’ remuneration and benefits
The Chair of the Trustee received 15443.94 in remuneration for his employment as Pastor of the church.
Note – Disclosure of trustee donations
During the financial year from October 2024 to September 2025, four trustees paid £ 9,727 in donations to the charity.
Church of the Nazarene Income & Expenditure (Registered Charity number 1208084 ) Income and
Expenditure Account for the year ended 30th September 2025
| INCOME FOR THE YEAR | ||
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| General Income | ||
| COSHAM CHURCH: | ||
| Tithes and oferings | 11685.94 | |
| Hall rental income | 2270 | |
| Manse rental income | 10251.8 | |
| Gif Aid | 3429.1 | |
| District support funding | 8588.8 | |
| Other Miscellaneous income | 3074.43 | |
| Bank Interest received | 956.86 | |
| Total income for theyear | 40256.93 | |
| EXPENDITURE FOR THE YEAR | ||
| General Expenditure | ||
| COSHAM CHURCH: | ||
| Gas, Electric and Water | 3890 | |
| Insurance, internet | 1027.75 | |
| Pastor Salary | 15443.94 | |
| Bank fees | 22.87 | |
| Visitng Speakers | 520 | |
| BISD Budgets & WEF (World Evangelism Fund) | 2087 | |
| Copyright music & Web hostng | 672.17 | |
| Church Equipment | 878.11 | |
| Church Misc Supplies | 1418.5 | |
| Devotonal Documents | 92.41 | |
| Donatons | 50 | |
| Events - Christngle /Easter Messy / Summer BBQ | 484.21 | |
| Gif Aid Admin levy | 60 | |
| Repairs & Servicing - incl Boilers & electrical Fire systems etc | 436.11 | |
| Travel | 1137.48 | |
| misc expense - See tab "pivot" for details | ||
| Total Cosham Church Expenditure | 28220.55 | |
| COSHAM MANSE: Expenditure | ||
| Running costs (Insurance) | 308.73 | |
| Repairs & Servicing - incl Boilers | 96 | |
| Other | ||
| misc expense - See tab "pivot" for details | ||
| Total Cosham Manse expenditure | 404.73 |
| SHEARWATER : (New Cosham Manse) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Gas, Electric and Water | 2349.86 | |
| Council Tax | 1890.59 | |
| Repairs & Servicing - incl Boilers & electrical Fire systems | ||
| TV Licence | 174.5 | |
| Green Waste collecton | ||
| Other | ||
| misc expense - See tab "pivot" for details | 0 | |
| Total Shearwater expenditure | 4414.95 | |
| Total Expenditure for the year | 33040.23 | |
| Total surplus of Income less Expenditure for theyear | 7216.7 | |
| Funds held at Lloyds TSB Treasurers current account on 30th Sept 2024 | 6967.97 | |
| Funds held at Lloyds TSB instant access bank account on 30th Sept 2024 | 3000.9 | |
| Funds held at Lloyds TSB 95 Day Notce account on 30th Sept 2024 | 22308.45 | |
| Cash in hand on 30th Sept 2024 | 0 | |
| Total funds held as at 30th Sept 2024 | 32277.32 | |
| Funds held at Lloyds TSB Treasurers current account on 30th Sept 2025 | 6227.81 | |
| Funds held at Lloyds TSB instant access bank account on 30th Sept 2025 | 3027.79 | |
| Funds held at Lloyds TSB 95 Day Notce account on 30th Sept 2025 | 30238.42 | |
| Cash in hand on 30th Sept 2025 | 0 | |
| Total funds held as at 30th Sept 2025 | 39494.02 |
I have examined the records, invoices and bank statements and find these accounts show a true and fair view of the income and expenditure, and the reserves of the Cosham Church of the Nazarene for the Year ended September 2025.
Independent Examiner
Name: Blake.j.webb Address : 4 Coles Court, Knowsley Road, Cosham PO62PQ
Signed : MR B WEBB Date: 06/01/2026
Cosham Church of The Nazarene Independent Examiners' Report to the Trustees for the year ended 30 September 2025
I report on the accounts for the year ended 30 September 2025, which are set out on the following pages.
Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiners
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 144 of the Charities Act 2011 (the Charities Act) and that an independent examination is needed.
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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 examiner’s statement
My examination was carried out in accordance with 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 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.
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:
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to keep accounting records in accordance with section 130 of the Charities Act; and
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to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and comply with the accounting requirements of the Charities Act
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have not been met; or
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to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
Independent Examiner
Name: Blak J Webb
Address: 4 Coles Court, Knowsley Road, Cosham PO62PQ
Date 09/03/2026
Cosham Church of The Nazarene Receipts & Payments Account
Note – Disclosure of trustees’ remuneration and benefits
The Chair of the Trustee received 15443.94 in remuneration for his employment as Pastor of the church.
Note – Disclosure of trustee donations
During the financial year from October 2024 to September 2025, four trustees paid £ 9,727 in donations to the charity.
Church of the Nazarene Income & Expenditure (Registered Charity number 1208084 ) Income and
Expenditure Account for the year ended 30th September 2025
| INCOME FOR THE YEAR | ||
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| General Income | ||
| COSHAM CHURCH: | ||
| Tithes and oferings | 11685.94 | |
| Hall rental income | 2270 | |
| Manse rental income | 10251.8 | |
| Gif Aid | 3429.1 | |
| District support funding | 8588.8 | |
| Other Miscellaneous income | 3074.43 | |
| Bank Interest received | 956.86 | |
| Total income for theyear | 40256.93 | |
| EXPENDITURE FOR THE YEAR | ||
| General Expenditure | ||
| COSHAM CHURCH: | ||
| Gas, Electric and Water | 3890 | |
| Insurance, internet | 1027.75 | |
| Pastor Salary | 15443.94 | |
| Bank fees | 22.87 | |
| Visitng Speakers | 520 | |
| BISD Budgets & WEF (World Evangelism Fund) | 2087 | |
| Copyright music & Web hostng | 672.17 | |
| Church Equipment | 878.11 | |
| Church Misc Supplies | 1418.5 | |
| Devotonal Documents | 92.41 | |
| Donatons | 50 | |
| Events - Christngle /Easter Messy / Summer BBQ | 484.21 | |
| Gif Aid Admin levy | 60 | |
| Repairs & Servicing - incl Boilers & electrical Fire systems etc | 436.11 | |
| Travel | 1137.48 | |
| misc expense - See tab "pivot" for details | ||
| Total Cosham Church Expenditure | 28220.55 | |
| COSHAM MANSE: Expenditure | ||
| Running costs (Insurance) | 308.73 | |
| Repairs & Servicing - incl Boilers | 96 | |
| Other | ||
| misc expense - See tab "pivot" for details | ||
| Total Cosham Manse expenditure | 404.73 |
| SHEARWATER : (New Cosham Manse) | ||
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| Gas, Electric and Water | 2349.86 | |
| Council Tax | 1890.59 | |
| Repairs & Servicing - incl Boilers & electrical Fire systems | ||
| TV Licence | 174.5 | |
| Green Waste collecton | ||
| Other | ||
| misc expense - See tab "pivot" for details | 0 | |
| Total Shearwater expenditure | 4414.95 | |
| Total Expenditure for the year | 33040.23 | |
| Total surplus of Income less Expenditure for theyear | 7216.7 | |
| Funds held at Lloyds TSB Treasurers current account on 30th Sept 2024 | 6967.97 | |
| Funds held at Lloyds TSB instant access bank account on 30th Sept 2024 | 3000.9 | |
| Funds held at Lloyds TSB 95 Day Notce account on 30th Sept 2024 | 22308.45 | |
| Cash in hand on 30th Sept 2024 | 0 | |
| Total funds held as at 30th Sept 2024 | 32277.32 | |
| Funds held at Lloyds TSB Treasurers current account on 30th Sept 2025 | 6227.81 | |
| Funds held at Lloyds TSB instant access bank account on 30th Sept 2025 | 3027.79 | |
| Funds held at Lloyds TSB 95 Day Notce account on 30th Sept 2025 | 30238.42 | |
| Cash in hand on 30th Sept 2025 | 0 | |
| Total funds held as at 30th Sept 2025 | 39494.02 |
I have examined the records, invoices and bank statements and find these accounts show a true and fair view of the income and expenditure, and the reserves of the Cosham Church of the Nazarene for the Year ended September 2025.
Independent Examiner
Name: Blake.j.webb Address : 4 Coles Court, Knowsley Road, Cosham PO62PQ
Signed : MR B WEBB Date: 06/01/2026