Trustee Annual Report for Zion City Gate Church
Charity Number: 1209146
Period Covered: 17 July 2024 - 17 July 2025
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Reference and Administration Details
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Charity Name: Zion City Gate Church
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Charity Number: 1209146
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Principal Address: 118A Stoke Road, Slough, Berkshire, SL2 5AR
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Trustees: Temilade Abisoye-Okunsanya, Eziamaka Nwakile, Dr Ifeanyi Obi
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Governing Document: Annual Report
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Structure, Governance, and Management
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Trustees are appointed by the church leadership and serve for a term of 3 years, with possibility of re-appointment.
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Decisions are made collectively by the trustees, guided by the church's vision and objectives.
3. Objectives and Activities
- Objectives: To advance the Christian faith, support members spiritually and practically, and serve the community. The objects of the CIO are to advance the Christian faith in the United Kingdom and the surrounding area in accordance with the Statement of Faith for the public benefit through the holding of prayer meetings and religious education, public celebration of religious festivals, Christian outreach and pastoral care in the local community.
Activities:
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Conducting Sunday Christian services with Bible teaching and worship.
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Teaching the Word of God and providing pastoral care.
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Sharing love and practical help with church members and the wider community.
4. Achievements and Performance
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Consolidated the use of our venue at School 21, Stratford, enhancing our Sunday services.
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Established a new church in Coventry, meeting every Thursday since May 2024.
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Sunday services became more regular, increasing congregation engagement.
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Developed our services to accommodate any member of the community.
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Started our TV Ministry broadcasts
5. Financial Review
NOTES:
Accounting Regulations 2002 using mostly receipts were applicable and payment basis.
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Income: £13,998
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Expenditure: £11,412
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Reserves: £2,586
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Breakdown:
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Rents and church venue hires (London and Coventry venues): £10,340.21
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Travel supports for members: £921
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Internet and telephone: £81.98
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Postage : £29.95
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Helps ( food support for members): £240
6. Plans for Future Periods
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Plant more churches in new locations.
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Host more outdoor outreaches and community support events to engage and serve local
communities.
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Develop more online bible teaching platforms.
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Participate in more public celebrations of Christian events.
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Support more charities most especially those affiliated with local councils.
7. Declaration
The trustees declare that they have approved this report.
Signed: ______
Date: 17 July 2025