TRUSTEES’ ANNUAL REPORT AND ACCOUNTS
For the period ended 31 March 2025
Shekinah Church
Registered Charity Number: 1210251
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Shekinah Church is a registered charity (No. 1210251).
1. Reference and Administrative Details
Charity Name: Shekinah Church
Charity Status: Registered Charity
Charity Registration Number: 1210251
Principal Address: 62 Forager Ways, Mickleover, Derby, DE3 9NY
Trustees:
Yat Shun Lai, Chair
Yin Chow, Trustee
Tung Mei Wong, Trustee
Bankers:
The co-operative Bank
1 Balloon Street, Manchester, M4 4BE
2. Structure, Governance and Management
Shekinah Church is a Christian charitable church registered as a Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO).
The charity is governed by its Constitution of a Charitable Incorporated Organisation, adopted on 12[th] September 2024.
The charity is governed by its trustees, who are appointed in accordance with the
governing document. There were no changes to the trustee board during the year; all trustees served for the full reporting period.
The church relies on volunteers who support worship services, hospitality and
administrative tasks. No trustee received any remuneration or personal benefit during the year.
3. Objectives and Activities
Charitable Objectives:
- Advancement of the Christian faith.
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Shekinah Church is a registered charity (No. 1210251).
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Provision of regular worship.
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Promotion of spiritual and moral welfare.
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Community well-being support.
Public Benefit Statement:
The church provides public benefit through open worship services, pastoral support, educational programmes, and community gatherings.
4. Statement of Trustees’ Responsibilities
Trustees must keep proper records, prepare annual accounts, safeguard assets, and ensure compliance with governing documents.
Accounts comply with the Charities Act 2011.
5. Achievements and Performance (First Year)
Key achievements:
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Weekly Sunday worship with average attendance of 40.
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Pastoral support for local families.
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Seasonal celebrations (Christmas).
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Establishment of volunteer team.
6. Financial Review
Overview: Total income: £5,007 Total expenditure: £3,061
Surplus: £1,946
Risk Management:
Safeguarding policy and two-signatory controls.
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Shekinah Church is a registered charity (No. 1210251).
7. Income and Expenditure Account
Income
- Donations: £5,007
Total income: £5,007
Expenditure
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Volunteer costs: £275
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Rent: £2,120
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Equipment/ Maintenance: £341
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Administration: £325
Total expenditure: £3,061
8. Balance Sheet
Assets
Cash at Bank / In Hand: £1,946
Total Assets: £1,946
Funds
General Fund (unrestricted): £1,946
Total Funds: £1,946
8. Notes to the Accounts
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Accounts prepared on receipts and payments basis.
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No restricted funds.
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No trustee remuneration.
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No outstanding liabilities.
Declaration
The trustees declare that they have approved this report and accounts on 31[st] December 2025 and that it has been signed on behalf by Yat Shun Lai, Trustee.
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Shekinah Church is a registered charity (No. 1210251).