Assembly of Redeemed Church 2025-2026 Annual Report
1. Reference and Administrative Details
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On Jan17-2025 the church was registered as a Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO) under Charity commission United Kingdom.
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Registration Authority : Charity Commission for England and Wales (United Kingdom).
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Principal Public Address : Registered at the residential address of the Chair of Trustees, Jacob Thomas.
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Banking Arrangements transactions.
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Primary Account Holder : Lovin Thomas Sunny.
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Secondary Account Holders : Jacob Thomas and Tinu Thomas.
2. Governance and Management
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Board of Founder Trustees :
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Jacob Thomas (Chair)
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Lovin Thomas Sunny
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Tinu Thomas
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Governing Document : A comprehensive working constitution has been drafted and formally approved by senior church leaders in India.
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Administrative Meetings : Due to logistical inconveniences during this infant stage, a formal, o�icial members' meeting has not yet been convened.
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Leadership Consultations : Regular governance, spiritual oversight, and operational planning were maintained through several uno�icial meetings between core local members and senior leaders from India.
3. Operational History and Location Strategy
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Online Beginnings : The ministry initially established its fellowship, worship sessions, and community outreach exclusively through online media platforms (primarily Zoom).
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The Transition to In-Person Fellowship : As the community grew, members expressed a strong spiritual and social need to gather physically at least once a month.
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Strategic Location Choice : Leicester was selected as the central hub. Members living in surrounding regions identified it as the most accessible location with the shortest travel distances.
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Venue Procurement : Following an options assessment, the Braunstone Frith Recreation Centre was chosen as the most suitable facility.
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Local Authority Partnership : The church successfully entered into a formal usage contract with the Leicester City Council .
4. Activities, Achievements, and Growth
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Weekly Services : The council approved a regular time slot every Sunday from 14:30 to 16:30 for worship and fellowship.
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Hybrid Worship Model : The facility serves as a focal point where members from all parts of the United Kingdom and Ireland travel to gather.
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Contingency Operations : On Sundays when physical meetings had to be cancelled due to convenience or logistical reasons, the church seamlessly transitioned back to online platforms to ensure uninterrupted weekly worship.
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International Discipleship : ARC organized and conducted several specialized online Bible classes. These sessions catered to members residing across both the UK and the Middle East.
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Global Perspectives : The ministry enriched these classes by inviting external guest speakers from India, which provided significant spiritual growth and encouragement.
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Membership Expansion : Despite being in its foundational stages and relying heavily on digital platforms for classes and gatherings, the church experienced notable growth, successfully welcoming several new members into the fellowship.
ARC Annual Return 17/01/2015 to 31/01/2026
Revenue:
| Revenue: | |
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| Contribution from members (Bank transfer) | £6,944 |
| Total Revenue | £6,944 |
| Expenses: | |
| Paid out to Leicester City Council towards | |
| Braunstone Firth recreation centre Rent | £1,139.84 |
| Payment to Care & Concern towards CIO registration | £250 |
| Payment towards Bank account monthly Service/maintanence | £37.92 |
| Church food supplies and Stationary | £427.80 |
| Total Expenses | £1,855.56 |