## **TRUSTEES’ ANNUAL REPORT AND ACCOUNTS** **For the period ended 31 March 2025** ## **Shekinah Church** ## **Registered Charity Number: 1210251** 1 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. 2 Shekinah Church is a registered charity (No. 1210251). - Provision of regular worship. - Promotion of spiritual and moral welfare. - 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: - Weekly Sunday worship with average attendance of 40. - Pastoral support for local families. - Seasonal celebrations (Christmas). - 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. 3 Shekinah Church is a registered charity (No. 1210251). ## **7. Income and Expenditure Account** Income - Donations: £5,007 Total income: £5,007 Expenditure - Volunteer costs: £275 - Rent: £2,120 - Equipment/ Maintenance: £341 - 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** 1. Accounts prepared on receipts and payments basis. 2. No restricted funds. 3. No trustee remuneration. 4. 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. 4 Shekinah Church is a registered charity (No. 1210251).