Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From 22/07/2024 To
21/07/2025
Charity name: Kingdom Discipleship Church
Charity registration number: 1209223
Objectives and Activities
| SORP reference | ||
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| Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document |
Para 1.17 | The advancement of the Christian faith and religious activities, for the benefit of the public, including children and young people, elderly people and the general public. |
| 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 charity provides religious services and activities throughout England and Wales, including worship services and discipleship and pastoral support for its congregation and the wider community. |
| Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit |
Para 1.18 | The trustees confirm that they have had regard to the Charity Commission's guidance on public benefit in exercising their duties. |
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SORP reference Para 1.38 Policy on grant making Para 1.38 Policy on social investment including program related
investment Para 1.38 Contribution made by volunteers Other
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 the charity continued to grow its regular programme of worship, discipleship and outreach. Sunday services, weekly Bible studies (the ‘Spirit-Filled Living’ teaching series), and regular prayer meetings ran throughout the year, supported by a staffed children’s area with DBS- checked volunteers. The charity launched its New Believers Programme and a six-week School of Ministry to train members for ministry, and ran an assimilation course for new members. Youth ministry activity began, including monthly youth gatherings and a planned Easter presentation. Monthly evangelism and outreach events focused on prisons, and mental health, and members provided direct practical and pastoral support to individuals in the community. The charity held its second anniversary conference in March 2025, a well-attended Christmas gathering in December 2024, and quarterly fellowship events, and prepared for the launch of a Women’s Ministry. The trustees consider that these activities delivered public benefit consistent with the charity’s objects by advancing the Christian faith and supporting the spiritual, pastoral and practical needs of both the congregation and the wider community. |
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Achievements against objectives set Para 1.41
| Performance of fundraising activities against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | |
| Investment performance against objectives |
Para 1.41 | |
| Other |
Financial Review
| Financial Review | ||
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| Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period |
Para 1.21 | During the period the charity received total receipts of £12,309 (£11,989 unrestricted funds and £320 restricted funds) and made total payments of £11,510 (£11,190 unrestricted funds and £320 restricted funds), resulting in a net surplus of £799 for the year. The charity held total cash funds of £799 at the end of the period, all of which were unrestricted funds. |
| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held |
Para 1.22 | As this was the charity’s first full reporting year, the trustees have not yet adopted a formal reserves policy. The trustees intend to review and formalise a reserves policy as the charity’s income and activities develop, to ensure sufficient funds are retained to meet short-term operational commitments. |
| Amount of reserves held | Para 1.22 | £799 (unrestricted funds, held as cash at bank) |
| Reasons for holding zero reserves |
Para 1.22 | |
| Details of fund materially in deficit |
Para 1.24 | |
| Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern |
Para 1.23 |
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The charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising) |
Para 1.47 |
The charity’s principal source of funds is tithes and offerings from its congregation, given by cash, bank transfer and card payment (including contactless giving at services), together with occasional donations. |
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| Investment policy and objectives including any social investment policy adopted |
Para 1.46 | |
| A description of the principal risks facing the charity |
Para 1.46 |
Other
Structure, Governance and Management
| Description of charity’s trusts: |
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| Type of governing document (trust deed, royal charter) |
Para 1.25 | Constitution of a Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO) |
| How is the charity constituted? (e.g unincorporated association, CIO) |
Para 1.25 | Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO) - Foundation |
| 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 appointed by resolution passed at a properly convened meeting of the charity trustees, having regard to the skills, knowledge and experience needed for the effective administration of the CIO, in accordance with clause 10 of the charity’s constitution. The first charity trustees – Xavier Hamilton, Rev Devon Knight, Shantel Hyatt and Kimberley Anne Myers – were named in the CIO’s constitution when it was established. |
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Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees |
Para 1.51 |
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| The charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works |
Para 1.51 | |
| Relationship with any related parties |
Para 1.51 |
Other
Reference and Administrative details
Charity name Kingdom Discipleship Church Other name the charity uses Registered charity number 1209223 Charity’s principal address 54 Hedgemans Way, Dagenham, RM9 6DD
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 |
Nam e of pers on (or body ) entitl ed to appo int trust ee (if any) |
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| Xavier Hamilton | Chair | |||
| Rev Devon Knight | Trustee | |||
| Shantel Hyatt | Trustee | |||
| Kimberley Anne Myers | Trustee | |||
– Corporate trustees names of the directors at the date the report was approved Director name
Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity
Trustee name Dat85 acted if not for who18 year
Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others
Description of the assets
held in this capacity
Name and objects of the charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects
Details of arrangements for safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity’s own assets
Additional information (optional) Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)
Type of adviser Name Address Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information)
Exemptions from disclosure
Reason for non-disclosure of key personnel details
Other optional information
Declarations
The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.
Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees Signature(s) X.Hamilton Full name(s) Xavier Hamilton Position (eg Secretary, Chair, etc) Date 14 August 2026