CHARITY COMMISSION FO LAND AND WALIS 257785 Christians in Action Church Receipts and payments accounts CC16a For the perlod from 0110412024 Sectlon A Receipts and payments Unrestricted funds to the n6arest Restricted funds Endowment funds Total funds ast year lo the nearest £ to tho nearest £ to tho nearest £ toth A1 Recelpts Donali Gift Al RoonilH,21 Hire Inlorcsl Oth 133,102 18,592 14,773 226 2,510 18,329 151,431 18,592 14,773 226 6.496 128.671 10,735 16.838 246 4,825 3,986 Sub total (Gross ome for AR) 191,518 161,316 69,203 22,315 A2 Asset and Investment sales, see table Sub total Total receipts 169,203 22,315 191.518 161,316 A3 Payments Gik'in Givin Evenv ubs cost Pastor tees as 18,224 5.029 4,152 41,100 30,863 23,826 4,357 42,050 9.386 4,152 41,100 30,863 14,627 17.960 326 38,400 34.866 sion cost 1,121 1.121 121 2.437 7,400 1,770 2,437 7.400 1,770 800 Contractors Auail & Ac£ountancy olr a & orofessimal Insd ran 1,600 180 3,255 11,611 Ma 8,814 2,671 17.207 1,741 2,263 2,865 10 12.954 8,814 2,671 17.207 1.741 2.263 2.865 10 12.954 & Utsbtses 13.788 1,488 3',e Printsn siaae & statione 1,211 382 6,660 416 Q660 297 2,391 3,465 145,735 Sub total 159,359 28.217 187,576 A4 Asset and Investment purchases, (see table) Sub total rotal payments 159,359 28,217 187.576 145,735 Net of recelpts/(payments) AS Transfers between funds A6Ca funds last year end ash funds thls year end 9,844 5,902 3,942 15,580 30,829 40,673 10,686 4,784 41,515 45,457 25,935 41,51
Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the perlod Unrostrlct8d funds lo neare•t £ 40,G73 R8Stricted funds to ne•resl £ Endowment fun(Is to ne•resl £ Bk count3 4.784 81 Cash funds Total cash funds 40,673 4,784 •ccxxml(i)) Unrestricted funds to no4rnst £ Restricted funds to nearest £ Endowment funds to nearesl £ Details B2 Other monetary assets Fund to whlch assel b•lon Curr•nt valu• tlonal Cost {optlon81) B3 Investment assets Fund to whlch asJ•t b•lon Cost (optlonal) Current valu• ional B4 Assets retained for the charity's own use Fund to whlch r•lat•s Ajnount du• Il¢)nal When du• ional B5 LLibilities by ture Prlnt Narne Date of roval L)1 ago
Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From 1[st] 2024 April 2024 to 31[st] March 2025
Charity name: Christians In Action
Charity registration number: 257785
Objectives and Activities
| SORP reference | ||
|---|---|---|
| Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document |
Para 1.17 | Christians In Action is a church whose primary aim is to promote the good news of the gospel of Jesus Christ. By so doing, equipping individuals to become better citizens in good relations with members of their local communityand beyond. |
| 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 Church's main congregational worship takes place on Sunday mornings. Other meetings include Youth Club, which takes place every Saturday afternoon and breaks during the Christmas and summer periods. In addition to in-house activities, the young people, aged 5 to 18, also take part in field trips and camps. There are several home groups that bring people together to study God’s word in greater detail, with the main aim of drawing people to God, developing closer relationships with one another, and encouraging folks to be shining lights in their community. The Church continues to actively support and encourage missionaries in several countries, including India, Macau and Sierra Leone. In these countries, the benefits include educating young people and buildingan elderlyhome. |
| Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit |
Para 1.18 | The trustees understand that they are responsible for ensuring that the charity continues to operate for public benefit and in line with the charity's governing document. |
Additional information (optional)
You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
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 | ||
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Members' involvement in homegroups has remained good since they have been online and on different days. These groups not only foster a deeper understanding of God but also offer a relaxing, supportive environment for people to become close friends. Thereby improving the well-being of all involved. We continue to promote the well-being of overseas partners by sending items of clothing, stationery, and furniture, in particular, to Sierra Leone. |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
| Achievements against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | |
|---|---|---|
| Performance of fundraising activities against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | |
| Para 1.41 |
Investment performance against objectives 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 | The charity had a bank balance of over £40,000 at the year's end. |
| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held |
Para 1.22 | The charity's aim is to hold a closing reserve of £18000.00 |
| Amount of reserves held | Para 1.22 | |
| 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 |
| Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements |
where relevant about: |
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| The charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising) |
Para 1.47 | |
| 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 |
| How is the charity constituted? (e.g unincorporated association, CIO) |
Para 1.25 | Unincorporated Trust |
| 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 | The Pastor / Missions Director in consultation with the church elders. |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
| 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 | Christians In Action |
|---|---|
| Other name the charity uses | |
| Registered charity number | 257785 |
| Charity’s principal address | 67 Melfort Road Thornton Heath Surrey CR7 7RT |
Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
| 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 |
Trustee name | Office (if any) | Dates acted if not for whole **year ** |
Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint trustee (ifany) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rev RayDjan | Chair | |||
| Rev AndyPaget | ||||
| Rev Les Isaac | ||||
| Rev Frederick Brown |
01/06/2024 | |||
| Mrs Opal Rhys- Taylor |
16/02/2025 | |||
| Mr Anthony Obayori |
01/06/2025 | |||
– 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 Dates acted if not for whole 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 | Name | Address |
|---|---|---|
| adviser |
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) Full name(s) Tex Trim Position (eg Secretary, Admin Manager Chair, etc) Date 19/01/2026
Independent examiner's report on the accounts
Section A Independent Examiner’s Report
Report to the trustees/ members of Christians In Action Church On accounts for the year Charity no ended 31[st] March 2025 (if any) 257785 Set out on pages 1&2
I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity (“the Trust”) for the year ended 31/03/2025.
- Responsibilities and As the charity trustees of the Trust, you are responsible for the preparation basis of report of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 (“the Act”).
I report in respect of my examination of the Trust’s accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination, I have followed the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act.
Independent I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have examiner's statement come to my attention (other than that disclosed below *) in connection with the examination which gives me cause to believe that in, any material respect:
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accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Act or
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the accounts do not accord with the accounting records
I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
- Please delete the words in the brackets if they do not apply.
Signed: Date: 20/01/2026 Name: Weldon Ramirez FCCA Relevant professional Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) qualification(s) or body (if any):
Address: 63/66 Hatton Garden Fifth Floor Suite 23 London, EC1N 8LE
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Section B Disclosure
Only complete if the examiner needs to highlight matters of concern (see CC32, Independent examination of charity accounts: directions and guidance for examiners).
Give here brief details of any items that the examiner wishes to disclose .
None.
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