Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From 1st January 2025 To 31st December 2025
Charity name: East London Alliance Church (ELAC)
Charity registration number: 1208660
Objectives and Activities
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| Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document |
Para 1.17 | To advance the Christian faith in accordance with the Doctrinal Statement primarily but not exclusively in Greater London including through providing services for prayer and worship, pastoral care and outreach work. |
| 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 East London Alliance Church (ELAC) advanced the Christian faith for the public benefit through regular public worship, discipleship, pastoral care, and community outreach, particularly among the Chinese-speaking community in East London. The Church held weekly Sunday worship services in Mandarin and Cantonese, open to the public, with average attendance of around 80 people. Throughout the year, ELAC organised structured discipleship and Christian education activities, including monthly Bible study sessions based on the “Fourfold Gospel” framework, alongside ongoing Bible study groups, prayer meetings, fellowship gatherings, and reading groups delivered both online and in person. The Church carried out evangelistic and community outreach activities, including gospel-themed celebrations during major festivals and outreach visits to local businesses, as well as partnering with local Christian organisations to run a Summer |
| Family Life Camp. ELAC also provided university campus ministry at the University of Greenwich and Goldsmiths, University of London, offering pastoral care and outreach to Chinese international students and staff. In addition, the Church participated in joint prayer, mission planning, and cooperative ministry within the Christian and Missionary Alliance network. |
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| Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit |
Para 1.18 | All trustees have read and will have regard to the Charity Commission’s public benefit guidance when carrying out activities when relevant. |
Additional information (optional)
You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
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| Policy on grant making | Para 1.38 | N/A |
| Policy on social investment including program related investment |
Para 1.38 | N/A |
| Contribution made by volunteers |
Para 1.38 | N/A |
| Other | N/A |
Achievements and Performance
| SORP reference |
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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 | During the year, ELAC maintained stable participation in its public worship and ministry activities, demonstrating sustained engagement and ongoing public benefit. Through regular worship, discipleship training, and Bible teaching, the Church supported the spiritual well-being, moral development, and personal resilience of its congregation and wider participants. Community outreach and festival evangelistic events enabled members of the public, including those with limited prior church contact, to access Christian teaching, fellowship, and pastoral support. These activities helped strengthen social connections and reduce isolation within the local community. The Summer Family Life Camp and community visits provided opportunities for family support, relationship-building, and positive engagement with local residents and businesses. The University campus ministry offered consistent pastoral care and social support to Chinese international students and staff, addressing cultural adjustment challenges and fostering a supportive community environment. Some participants engaged further with Christian faith exploration. Following its registration as a UK charity, ELAC also successfully established effective governance structures, strengthening accountability and enabling the sustainable development of its charitable activities for the wider public benefit. |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
| Achievements against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | N/A |
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| Performance of fundraising activities against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | N/A |
| Investment performance against objectives |
Para 1.41 | N/A |
Other NIA
Financial Review
| Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period |
Para 1.21 | Financially stable, with sufficient funds to meet current budgeted needs while also setting aside reserves for long-term goals. |
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| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held |
Para 1.22 | The Trustees maintain financial reserves to support the future development and continuity of the Church’s ministries. Reserves are held to help the charity meet planned commitments and manage expected changes in its activities. In particular, the Trustees are preparing to establish an “ELAC Church Centre / Community Centre” by renting the currently borrowed premises of Deptford Methodist Church. Reserves will be used to cover rental and related costs and to support the delivery of church and community activities from this venue. The Trustees are also planning for future staffing needs. As the current pastor approaches retirement, reserves are being set aside to support the appointment of a new pastor. In addition, with the continued growth of the Church, reserves may be used to employ additional staff, such as youth, management, and administrative support, as resources allow. The Trustees review the level of reserves regularly to ensure they remain appropriate and in line with the charity’s aims. |
| Amount of reserves held | Para 1.22 | £221,419.15 |
| Reasons for holding zero reserves |
Para 1.22 | N/A |
| Details of fund materially in deficit |
Para 1.24 | N/A |
| Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern |
Para 1.23 | N/A |
Additional information (optional)
You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
| The charity’s principal | The majority of the ELAC’s funding | |||
| sources of funds (including | comes from the offerings from the | |||
| any fundraising) | Para 1.47 | congregation. | ||
| Investment policy and | N/A | |||
| objectives including any | ||||
| social investment policy | ||||
| adopted | Para 1.46 | |||
| A description of the principal | N/A | |||
| risks facing the charity | ||||
| Para 1.46 | ||||
| Other | N/A | |||
Structure, Governance and Management
| Description of charity’s trusts: |
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| Type of governing document (trust deed, royal charter) |
Para 1.25 | Written 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 | Trustees are selected from within the congregation and are elected by regular members during the Annual General Meeting, typically serving a two-year term. |
| Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about: |
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Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees |
Para 1.51 |
N/A |
| The charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works |
Para 1.51 | ELAC is overseen by a Trustee Board in accordance with its constitution. Trustees are selected from within the congregation and are elected by regular members during the Annual General Meeting, typically serving a two-year term. |
| Relationship with any related parties |
Para 1.51 | ELAC is an Associate Member of the Chinese Alliance Churches Union (UK) which offers guidance and support as well opportunities to interact with other congregations within the UK and beyond. |
| Other | N/A |
Reference and Administrative details
| Charity name | East London Alliance Church (ELAC) |
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Other name the charity uses |
N/A |
| Registered charity number | 1208660 |
| Charity’s principal address | c/o Deptford Methodist Church | ||
| No.17-18, 1st Floor | |||
| 1 Creek Road | |||
| Deptford | |||
| London | |||
| SE8 3BT | |||
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 (if any) |
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Revd Tai Ming PANG |
Minister-in-charge | Congregation at AGM |
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Dr Tze Hoi KWAN |
Leader of Worship Department |
Congregation at AGM |
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Ms Xiaohang SHE |
Deputy Leader of Administration and Finance Department |
Congregation at AGM |
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Ms Ming HE |
Deputy Leader of Christian Education Department |
Congregation at AGM |
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Ms Kam Fung KWOK |
Leader of Administration and Finance Department |
Congregation at AGM |
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Ms Yan ZEN |
Leader of General Affairs |
Congregation at AGM |
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Ms Yee Na CHAN |
Deputy Leader of Administration and Finance Department |
01/04/2025 ongoing Congregation at AGM 01/04/2025 ongoing Congregation at AGM |
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Mr Kai Hung TANG |
Leader of Christian Education Department |
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– Corporate trustees names of the directors at the date the report was approved Director name N/A
Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity
Trustee name Dates acted if not for whole year N/A
Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others
| Description of the assets held in this capacity |
N/A |
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| Name and objects of the charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects |
N/A |
| Details of arrangements for safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity’s own assets |
N/A |
Additional information (optional)
Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)
| Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information) | Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information) | Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information) | Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information) |
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| Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information) | |||
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Exemptions from disclosure
Reason for non-disclosure of key personnel details
N/A
Other optional information
N/A
Declarations
The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.
Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees
Signature(s) Revd Tai Ming Pang Full name(s) Yee Na Chan Position (eg Secretary, Treasurer Minister-in-charge Chair, etc) Date 16 May 2026
EAST LONDON ALLIANCE CHURCH
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER’S REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
I report on the financial statements of East London Alliance Church for the year ended 31 December 2025.
Respective responsibilities of trustees and independent examiner
As the charity's trustees you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 (“the Act”), and to consider that the audit requirement of section 43(2) of the Charities Act 1993 (the Act), as amended by s.28 of the Charities Act 2006, does not apply. It is my responsibility to examine accounts under section 43 of the Act, as amended, to follow procedures specified in the General Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 43(7)(b) of the Act, as amended, whether particular matters have come to my attention.
Basis of independent examiner's statement
I report in respect of my examination of the charity’s accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination, I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act.
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 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 accounts.
Independent examiner's statement
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:
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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 Act.
I have no concerns and 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.
Olaoluwa Baikie 25[th] March 2026 Greenfield Accounting 100 Greenfield Avenue Surbiton KT5 9HS
East London Alliance Church 东伦敦宣道会 2025 Financial Statement 财务报表
2025 FINANCIAL REPORT 财 务 报 表
At A Glance 概览
Receipts 收⼊
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Cash Donations 现金奉献收入
£32,909.36
£3,919.6 £3,425.89 £2,885 £3,829.7 £2,501.06 £3,699.31 £3,581.09 £3,419.17 £4,428.18
Online Donations 网上奉献
£13,098.00
Interest received 利息收入
£4,097.68
£97,926.62£ £85,000.00
0 5000 10000 15000 20000 25000 30000 35000
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Payments ⽀出
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Website &
Software
costs Chinese Alliance
Audit fees 审计费⽤ 1.6% Churches Union (UK) 英
Audit Fees 审计费用 国华人宣道联会
3.8% 3.8% 20.8%
Retreat Camp
Expenses 营会费用
10.1%
Sermon
Speakers fees 讲
员费
8.1%
Sunday School
Expenses 主日学
7.4%
Bank Charges
2.3%
Donation to
Stationery 文具
DMC 西人教会捐
6.5% 款
24.2%
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EAST LONDON ALLIANCE CHURCH 东伦敦宣道会
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2025 FINANCIAL REPORT 财 务 报 表
£
At A Glance 概览 Total Donations Details 总奉献收⼊明细
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6000
£5,507.66
5000 £4,667.00
£4,456.78
4000 £3,841.12 [£4,194.17] £4,206.51
£3,513.02
£3,176.30 [£3,534.04] £3,366.24
£2,937.31
3000 £2,607.21
2000
1000
0
一月 二月 三月 四月 五月 六月 七月 八月 九月 十月 十一月 十二月
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sept Oct
Nov Dec
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Bank account balances as at 31 Dec 2025 截⾄ 2025 年 12 ⽉ 31 ⽇的银⾏账⼾余额
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100000
80000
£ 60000
40000
£6,266.73 £36,706.72 £85,000.00 £13,098.00 £80,347.70
20000
0
HSBC Charitable HSBC BMM Redwood Bank Lloyds BankUnited Trust Bank
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EAST LONDON ALLIANCE CHURCH 东伦敦宣道会
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2025 Statement of Receipts & Payments 收⽀报告
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For the period Jan 1, 2025 to Dec 31, 2025
2025 年 1 ⽉ 1 ⽇⾄ 12 ⽉ 31 ⽇期间
2025 2024
Receipts 收⼊
£ £
Cash Donations 现⾦奉献收⼊ 32,909.36 42,261.13
Online Donations ⽹上奉献收⼊ 13,098.00 -
Interest received 利息收⼊ 4,097.68 3,947.91
Proceeds from Summer Bible School
- 280.00
暑期圣经班收⼊
Proceeds from Retreat Camp ⽣活营收⼊ - 2,669.27
Bank compensation 银⾏赔款 - 20.00
Proceeds from selling Bibles 售卖圣经收⼊ - 20.00
Total Receipts 总收⼊ 50,105.04 49,198.31
Payments ⽀出
Direct expenditure 直接⽀出 (note 1 注 1) 6,091.54 9,986.29
General & administrative expenditure
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般及⾏政⽀出 5,955.32 5,088.73
(note 2 注 2)
Project expenses 项⽬⽀出 (note 3 注 3) 337.43 581.47
Total Payments 总⽀出 12,384.29 15,656.49
Net Cash Surplus 净现⾦盈余 37,720.75 33,541.82
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2025 Statement of Assets & Liabilities 资产负债表
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As at Dec 31, 2025
截⾄ 2025 年 12 ⽉ 31 ⽇
2025 2024
Assets 资产
£ £
Bank balance at HSBC Charitable Account
6,266.73 97,926.62
汇丰银⾏慈善⼾⼝结余
Bank balance at HSBC BMM Account
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36,706.72
汇丰银⾏BMM⼾⼝结余
Bank balance at Redwood Bank
85,000.00 85,771.78
Redwood Bank 银⾏⼾⼝结余
Bank balance at Lloyd’s Bank -
13,098.00
Lloyd’s银⾏⼾⼝结余
Bank balance at United Trust Bank
-
80,347.70
United Trust Bank银⾏⼾⼝结余
Total assets 总资产 221,419.15 183,698.40
Liabilities 负债
Creditors 债权⼈ - -
Total assets less total liabilities 总资产减去总负
221,419.15 183,698.40
债
Funds 基⾦
General funds ⼀般基⾦ 221,419.15 183,698.40
Fund Balances 总基⾦ 221,419.15 183,698.40
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Note 注
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Note 1 注 1 2025 2024
Direct expenditure 直接⽀出 £ £
Mission expenses - Chinese Alliance Churches
Union (UK) 2,580.95 884.00
英国华⼈宣道联会
Missionary expenses - The Christian Centre for
Gambling Rehabilitation 350.00 350.00
英國福⾳戒賭中⼼
Sermon speakers fees 讲员费 1,000.00 550.00
Sunday School 主⽇学 914.59 547.22
Retreat Camp ⽣活营 1,246.00 4,258.64
Mission expenses - Chinese Christian Herald
Crusades - 300.00
基督教⻆声布道团
Misson expenses - Fujian Meeting - 119.00
福建⼈事⼯研讨会
Mission expenses - Hong Kong Alliance
Mission - 2000.00
⾹港宣道差会
Mission expenses - Conference of Chinese
Alliance WorldFellowship - 428.42
世界华⼈宣道会团契会议
Summer Bible School 暑期圣经班 - 249.01
Donations - Chinese Christian Mission
- 300.00
中信国际差会
Total direct expenditure 总直接⽀出 6,091.54 9,986.29
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Note 注
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Note 2 注 2
2025 2024
General & administrative expenditure
⼀ £ £
般及⾏政⽀出
Donation to DMC 西⼈教会捐款 3,000.00 3,000.00
Travel and Subsistence 差旅与膳宿费⽤ 39.45 64.60
Gasoline 汽油费 353.41 477.19
Telephone costs 通讯费 300.00 96.00
Stationery ⽂具⽤品 803.86 428.68
Refreshment 茶点 157.65 122.35
Subscriptions 会员订购费 58.33 51.46
Bank charges 银⾏⼿续费 290.29 228.71
Business insurance 商业保险 206.35 210.47
Website & software costs ⽹站和软件费 201.48 301.99
Audit fees 审计师费⽤ 465.00 -
Sundry Expenses 杂项 7.50 20.78
Kew Garden membership fees 会员费 72.00 72.00
DBS 良⺠证 - 14.50
Total general & administrative expenditure
⼀ 5,955.32 5,088.73
般及⾏政⽀出总额
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Note 注
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Note 3 注 3 2025 2024
Project expenses 项⽬费⽤ £ £
Lunar new year party 农历新年庆祝 14.58 97.39
Christmas party 圣诞节庆祝 77.96 422.33
Mother’s day gift ⺟亲节礼物 122.25 -
Church Anniversary Celebration 教会堂庆⽀出 27.26 61.75
Father’s day gift ⽗亲节礼物 95.38 -
Total project expenses 总项⽬费⽤ 337.43 581.47
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