持守真道 活出信仰 truth fulfil the faith uphold the
2020-21 Annual Report 週年報告
牛津華人基督教會 Oxford Chinese Christian Church
Registered Charity 291514
2021-22 週年報告 Annual Report
目錄 Index
2021-22年教會架構 1 Church Structure 牧師回顧 2-3 Pastor’s Report 主席感⾔ 4-5 Chairman’s Report 教會⼤事年表 6-7 Major Events 經常聚會 8 Regular Meetings 財政部告 9 Treasurer’s Report 財務活動報表 10-13 Statement of Financial Activities 2022 常費預算案 14 Budget 2022 2022 常費預算備註 15 Notes to the Budget 2022
使命及異象 Our Mission & Vision
通過祈禱，敬拜和親切款待去鞏固家庭及學⽣事⼯， 培訓萬邦的信徒成為主耶穌基督忠⼼的⾨徒。 To disciple all nations and ages through prayer, worship and hospitality, with emphasis on family and student ministries.
讓我們⿑⼼以熱誠的敬拜、有效的訓練、 忠⼼的⾒証及關愛的家庭來榮神益⼈。 We seek to glorify God through passionate worship, effective training, faithful witness and being a caring family.
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牛津華人基督教會架構 OXFORD CHINESE CHRISTIAN CHURCH
2021-22 年度執事會 CHURCH COUNCIL
顧問牧師 : 盧龍光牧師 , 前香港中⽂⼤學崇基學院神學院院⻑
Advisor : Reverend Professor Lung Kwong Lo , retired Director of Divinity School of Chung Chi College, Chinese University of Hong Kong
主任牧師 : 曹⼦光牧師
Senior Pastor : Benny Cho
牧師 : 莊仰明牧師
Pastor: Yang Ming Zhuang
同⼯ : 林⼩敏傳道 (由2022年2⽉6⽇起)
Church Worker : Siu Man Lam (from 6th February 2022)
主席 : : ⾺⽇恆弟兄
主席 : : ⾺⽇恆弟兄 Chairman : Mr Sunny Ma 財政 : 何俊懿姊妹 Treasurer : Ms Chung Ei Ho ⽂書 : 勞⼦滔醫⽣ Secretary : Dr Toby Lo 執事 : 周家強弟兄 Deacon : Mr Ka Keung Chau 執事 : 梁偉權醫⽣ Deacon : Dr Wei Chuen Liong 執事 : 盧張秀嫻姊妹 Deacon : Mrs Ruth Lomas 執事 : 巫冠雄弟兄 Deacon : Mr Henry Mo 執事 : 周洪博⼠ Deacon : Dr Hong Zhou
2021-22 年度部⾨部長 DEPARTMENT HEAD
崇拜部 : 黃浩⼦博⼠ 牧養部 : 盧張秀嫻姊妹 傳道部 : 何永光弟兄 會務部 : 史燕娣姊妹 校園事⼯部 : 勞⼦滔醫⽣ 粵語事⼯部 : 勞吳穎殷姊妹 國語事⼯部 : 周洪弟兄 主⽇學統籌 : ⾺家盈姊妹
Worship : Dr Brian Wee Pastoral : Mrs Ruth Lomas Evangelism : Mr Wing Kwong Ho Administration : Mrs Yen Tee McCoy Campus Ministry : Dr Toby Lo Cantonese Ministry : Mrs Karis Lo Mandarin Ministry : Mr Hong Zhou Sunday School : Ms FeFe Ma
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牧師回顧及展望 曹子光牧師
感謝主﹐帶領⽜津華⼈基督教會過了五⼗週年﹐在28/11超過100位肢體和來賓參加感 恩晚宴聚會。五⼗年來﹐全是上帝的恩典和保守﹐以致⽜津華⼈基督教會能在難關中不 單安然渡過﹐⽽且經歷「豐收」的⼀年。
⾃從2020年年頭封城到去年初夏，⽜津華⼈基督教會也在網上舉⾏主⽇崇拜；隨著英 國各⾏各業和社會逐步解封﹐教會也在去年八⽉初恢復實體崇拜。想不到從去年八⽉份 到現在﹐隨著教會因應⼤量香港持BNO簽證的⼈仕到來⽽分開粵語和國語的崇拜。崇 拜出席的⼈數繼續有所增長﹐聯合崇拜更加坐無虛席！因此﹐教會粵語崇拜在今年⼆⽉ 移師到 All Saints Church。我們期待教會的復興不單靠「被動式」增長﹐⽽是我們在未 來的⽇⼦﹐全⼒把握機會接觸未信主的⼈﹐帶領他們認識主和經歷主。
我們亦特別感謝主﹐在去年六⽉份莊仰明牧師成為⽜津的傳道同⼯﹐全⼒負責國語的事 ⼯。隨著國語崇拜的出現﹐國語也有每週的查經班和⼀個⽉⼀次的分享祈禱會﹐為國語 事⼯揭開新的⼀⾴。
因應香港⼈事⼯的興起﹐香港的家庭⼩組也不斷開展﹐過去的⼀年已經有六個⼩組﹐⽽ 每⼀組由廿多位成員到⼗多位成員不等。⼤部份的聚會都是以網絡形式進⾏﹐偶爾也會 有⼩組實體聚會和活動。另外﹐粵語學⽣組也繼續在星期六舉⾏﹐今年度更加入了不少 中六香港學⽣。⽽成⼈主⽇學也是在過去⼀年中新開設的教導事⼯。感謝主﹐我們先後 已經上完路得記、以利沙神蹟系列﹐以及⼠師記 1 。
最後﹐感謝主的召命﹐帶領林⼩敏傳道在今年⼆⽉中加入⽜津教會。展望未來﹐除了要 繼續盛載和開展香港⼈來英國的事⼯之外﹐我們希望教會上下都追求靈命成長﹐特別喜 愛與神建立關係。隔週的網絡的粵語祈禱會﹐和每⽉⼀次的國語分享祈禱會﹐都是⼀個 ⼤好的機會﹐讓我們以禱告呼求上主﹐建立信徒⽣命和教會的事⼯。您願意在未來的⼀ 年﹐與我們同⾏嗎﹖
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PASTOR REPORT
Benny Cho
Praise the Lord who has led OCCC in the past 50 years. On 28th Nov 2021, over a hundred participants celebrated its 50th anniversary in a dedicated thanksgiving gala. It was all down to God’s grace and protection to not only guide the church to navigate all the challenges in the past 50 years, we have even experienced a year of harvest in 2021.
From the first lockdown in 2020 to the start of summer in 2021, the church hosted the Sunday service online. However, the UK had eased the lockdown restriction since and we have resumed our Sunday service in Headington since August last year. Due to the significant influx of BNO holders from Hong Kong, the church has decided to have a dedicated service for each of the Cantonese and Mandarin group. We have seen the growing of the congregations and it was even hard to find a spare seat in the monthly joint service . To solve the capacity issue, the Cantonese congregation has moved to All Saint’s Church for its Sunday service. We hope to see our growth to rely less on the passive influx of migrants in the future but through our evangelical and pastoral effort in reaching out to the non-believers and leading them to come to know and experience Jesus.
We especially thank God for calling Pastor Paul Zhuang to join our pastoral team, dedicatedly developing the Mandarin ministry. Following the Sunday service in Headington, there are the weekly bible study and monthly fellowship where participants can pray together – which open the curtain of a new era of this ministry.
With the growing Hong Kong ministry, the number of family groups has also grown. We had six groups in 2021, each of them has about twenty members. Most of these groups meet online but also have some face-to-face meetings and activities. In addition, the Cantonese student fellowship has resumed its weekly session on Saturday, we can see more Year 12 students joining it. We have also started an Adult Sunday School in mid-2021. Praise the Lord for allowing us to complete the teaching of Ruth, the miracles of Elisha and Judges 1.
Finally, we thank God for His calling for Pastor Toby Lam to join our church in February 2022. To realise our vision, not only we will keep developing the Hong Kong ministry but to redouble our effort in reviving the spiritual growth of all members, making them to crave for establishing an intimate relationship with God. We want to achieve it from our fortnightly Cantonese online prayers meetings and the monthly Mandarin fellowship and prayers meetings. Let’s pray to our Lord for his blessings to grow our discipleship and the church’s ministry.
Are you willing to join us to fulfil all these in the coming year?
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主席感言 馬日恆弟兄
詩篇119章105節說：「你的話是我腳前的燈，是我路上的光。」在這個瘟疫、戰亂及 不義橫⾏的世代，這段話絕對是我們極⼤的安慰及倚靠。經⽂不單在應對⼤環境有⽤， 便是把範圍縮到敝會，也同樣受⽤。
去年年初，英國仍在局部禁⾜的時候，教會看⾒很多港⼈來到⽜津。我們便作出⼀些調 整來開設不同的網絡⼩組來服事這些新朋友。當中包括不同的查經及團契⼩組以及⼀個 幫助來⽜津港⼈的⾯書專⾴。⽽不少剛到埗的信徒也參加了我們的網上雙語崇拜。直⾄ 去年4⽉，政府公佈重開時間表，教會仍靜觀其變，保持網上的崇拜。當疫情在初夏緩 和，我們便要決定何時及如何重開。這個時候神透過曹牧師來⿎勵執事們來發展國粵語 的兩堂崇拜。起初我們很猶疑，但神的話語激勵我們，讓執事會去積極探索兩堂崇拜在 場地、⼈⼿及講員上的可能性。
在7⽉中之前，我們的構想仍是在8⽉重開雙語翻譯的實體崇拜，再在9⽉後才慢慢安排 分堂崇拜。可是，當我們在理性上認為這是按步就班的務實⽅案的時候，神使⽤勞⼦滔 執事，讓他能與 All Saint’s 教會有更緊密的接觸，更極速地同意了敝會使⽤他們的教會 中⼼來作我們國語崇拜之⽤，那便奇蹟地⽟成了在8⽉8⽇分堂崇拜的計劃。在10⽉ 起，我們看到粵語崇拜已接近滿座，證明我們只要憑信⼼擺上，神必成就祂呼召我們來 作的⼯。⽽我們在12⽉能⾸次把聖誔崇拜搬到場地較⼤的 All Saint’s 教堂進⾏，更從今 年開始把粵語崇拜也遷往此堂，便是神眷顧我們的另⼀明證。更令⼈欣喜的是，國語部 的弟兄姊妹也很感恩地享受着不⽤翻譯的國語崇拜及每⽉⼀次的雙語聯合崇拜。
顯⽽易⾒，2021年是我們教會再次感受神話語的激勵來活出祂豐盛恩典的⼀年。願我 們能在今年再進⼀步，讓神的話⾏在前頭，帶領我們發揮祂給教會⼀切的美好。在此我 謹代表執事會感謝曹牧師、莊牧師、⼩敏傳道以及⼀眾同⼯的辛勞；無論在⼩組、崇 拜、兒童及青少年主⽇學、部⾨及執事會中事奉的都⼀併感謝，願主傾福於你們及家 ⼈。
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CHAIRMAN REPORT
Sunny Ma
“Your word is a lamp for my feet, a light on my path” (Psalm 119:105). We can immensely find comfort and strength from this verse amid a world full of pandemic, wars and injustice. This scripture does not only apply to how we face the wider world, but it is also equally applicable to our church.
Last year, the UK was still under a partial lockdown, OCCC saw a significant influx of Hong Kong migrants coming to Oxford. We fine-tuned our operation and open various online groups to serve these new friends, the new activities include online bible study, fellowship groups and a dedicate Facebook page to support the new arrivals. Some of them also joined our bi-lingual Sunday service online. The government presented a re-open road map last April, the church wanted to cautiously observe the situation and our Sunday service online continued. When the pandemic eased down in early summer, we then needed to decide when and how to re-open. At this very moment, God sent Pastor Cho to encourage the council members to establish two separate Sunday services, each using either Cantonese or Mandarin. The council was reluctant in the beginning but with the help from God’s words we still put in some effort to explore how to find sufficient spaces, helpers and preachers to sustain two separate Sunday services.
Before mid-July, our plan was still to have a bi-lingual service hosted in the Lime Walk Methodist Church in August and will gradually organise separate services from September onwards. At the time when we thought that it is a rational and pragmatic plan, God used Deacon Toby by closely linking him and the All Saint’s Church who quickly agreed to let us use its Church Center for our Mandarin service – which miraculously allowed us to have two services from 8th August. Since October, we noticed that the Cantonese service has almost reached its full capacity and it is a good proof that God will finish His plan for us when we execute it with faith. The fact that we had our first Christmas service in the bigger All Saint’s Church and have moved our Cantonese service to this church from January has further displayed how God has blessed our church. Moreover, it is most pleasant to see the brothers and sisters of the Mandarin service have enjoyed the services without translation as well as the monthly joint bi-lingual services.
It is not hard to see that 2021 is a year that we were encouraged by God’s words to fully live under his grace and blessing. Let’s advance this momentum and let His words to lead us to exercise all the goodness in Him. I would like to take this opportunity to thank Pastor Cho, Pastor Zhuang and Pastor Lam as well as everyone serves in any church groups, Sunday services, Sunday school, departments and the council. Thank you for your faithful service and pray that God will bless you and your family abundantly.
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教會大事年表 MAJOR EVENTS
| 2021 | ||
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| 4⽉ | 2 | 網上受苦節默想禱告晚會 |
| April | Online Good Friday Meditation Prayer Meeting | |
| 4、25 | Facebook「香港⼈在⽜津信仰與⽣活專區」網聚 | |
| Online meeting on Church Facebook Group for Hongkonger’s | ||
| 5⽉ | 29 | 週年會友⼤會 |
| May | Annual General Meeting | |
| 莊仰明牧師受聘為本會牧師 | ||
| Appointment of Pastor Yang Ming Zhuang as Church Pastor | ||
| 6⽉ | 13 | Facebook「香港⼈在⽜津信仰與⽣活專區」網聚 |
| June | Online meeting on Church Facebook Group for Hongkonger’s | |
| 8⽉ | 8 | 重啟實體主⽇崇拜，分粵語及國語堂 |
| Aug | Reopening of physical Church Sunday Service, with dedicated | |
| Cantonese and Mandarin Service | ||
| 增設租⽤All Saints Church House為國語堂主⽇崇拜地點 | ||
| Addition of All Saints Church House for Mandarin Sunday Service | ||
| 9⽉ | 16 - 17 | Oxford Brookes新⽣迎新營 |
| Sept | Freshers fair at Oxford Brookes | |
| 17 | 教會中秋節聯歡會，超過100⼈出席 | |
| Mid-Autumn Festival celebration, with over 100 attended | ||
| 18 | 學⽣團契⽜津尋寶之旅 | |
| Student Fellowship Oxford treasure hunt | ||
| 25 | 學⽣團契外展活動：⾃助餐x保齡球 | |
| Student Fellowship outreach activities: buffet x bowling | ||
| 10⽉ | 2 | 學⽣團契迎新晚會 |
| Oct | Student Fellowship Welcome Party | |
| 19 | 網上成⼈主⽇學開課：共⼗堂，由曹牧師及錦泉弟兄帶領 | |
| Start of Adult Bible Study: 10 sessions altogether |
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| 11⽉ | 28 | 扎根⽜津50載感恩禮拜及慶典聚餐 ，超過150⼈出席 |
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| Nov | Celebrating 50th year anniversary of our Church in Oxford, with over | |
| 150 attending the After Service Celebration | ||
| 12⽉ | 26 | 聖誕聯合崇拜於All Saints⼤教堂舉⾏ |
| Dec | Christmas Combined Service @ All Saints Church | |
| 2022 | ||
| 1⽉ | 30 | 與Oxford Community Church (OCC)聯合於The King’s Centre崇拜， |
| Jan | 特别歡迎新來英香港⼈及慶祝農曆新年，近400⼈出席 | |
| Special Sunday Service with OCC at The King’s Centre, specially | ||
| welcoming Hong-konger’s and celebrate Chinese New Year, with | ||
| nearly 400 attending | ||
| 2⽉ | 6 | 特別會員⼤會通過聘請林⼩敏傳道為教會同⼯ |
| Feb | EGM held and appointed Siu Man Lam as our Church Worker | |
| 13 | 粤語堂主⽇崇拜移師All Saints⼤教堂舉⾏以容納更多會衆 | |
| Move of the Cantonese Sunday Service to All Saints Church in order | ||
| to accommodate increasing number of congregation | ||
| 國語堂主⽇崇拜移師Lime Walk Methodist Church聚會；中學組主⽇學 | ||
| 轉到All Saints Church House進⾏ | ||
| Mandarin Sunday Service moves to Lime Walk Methodist Church, | ||
| Secondary School Sunday school moves to All Saints Church House | ||
| 3⽉ | 13 | 為受戰火影響的烏克蘭⼈⺠籌款 |
| March | Special collection for those affected by the war in Ukraine | |
| 4⽉ | 2 | ⽜津街頭詩歌獻唱 |
| April | Street evangelism in Oxford | |
| 15 | 受難節默想祈禱會 | |
| Good Friday Meditation and Prayer Service |
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經常聚會 REGULAR MEETINGS
主⽇崇拜 Sunday Service
粤語⽣活⼩組 Cantonese
星期⽇ 下午⼆時 Sunday 2pm
粵語堂
All Saints Highfield Lime Walk, Headington. OX3 7AL
国语堂
Lime Walk Methodist Church 47 Lime Walk, Headington. OX3 7AB
各組聚會時間不同，現有7組 Variable times
基立、和平、信實、流奶與蜜 (H&M)、喜樂、温柔、職青
全體⼩組網聚
隔星期五 晚上八時
聖經教導 Teaching
粤語成⼈主⽇學 Cantonese Bible Study
星期⼆ 晚上八時 Tuesday 8pm
國語查經班 Mandarin Bible Study
星期四 晚上八時半 Thursday 8:30pm
祈禱會 Prayer
隔星期三 晚上八時 Bi-weekly Wednesday 8pm
青少年事⼯ Youth Ministry
兒童主⽇學 Sunday School
星期⽇ 下午⼆時 Sunday 2pm
X-Life 學⽣團契 Student Fellowship 星期六 晚上六時半 Saturday 6:30pm
⽣活團契 Life Fellowship
餐飲福⾳事⼯ Food Evangelism 每⽉第三個星期⼀ Third Monday monthly
婦女團契 Ladies’ fellowship 每⽉最後⼀個星期三 Last Wednesday monthly
Youtube 網絡事⼯ Online Ministry 2021-22
總瀏覧⼈次 Views
17,708
總展⽰次數 Impressions 112,438
觀看時間 Watch Time 最⾼觀看次數 Highest views 2,512 hours 475
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收支賬目報告 SUMMARY OF ACCOUNTS
for the year ended 31[ST] December 2021
財政報告
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本賬⽬報告撮要⾃獨立核數師的報告，該完整報告可供會員索閲。
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收⽀賬⽬表 (財政報告的第五⾴) 中的「指定經費」為建堂基⾦。
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建堂基⾦：詳情請參閲財政報告的第九⾄⼗⾴。本年度之總收入為£2,885，當中包 括利息及會友每⽉定期認捐。£8,957的總開⽀全⽤作教會中⼼的裝修。
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共£4,200的差傳奉獻分別捐給包括英國華⼈關懷癌症協會，基督教華僑布道會、英 國號⾓、⼈道主義援助救濟信託及幫助阿富汗的慈善基⾦等機構。
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縱然疫情在去年仍然肆虐，我們仍能在網上崇拜，我們尤其感恩能在8⽉初恢復實 體崇拜，這實在深靠天⽗的厚賜。我們也感謝會員每⽉定期奉獻。當我們繼續事奉 信實的神時我們以歡喜之⼼來禱告，感謝你慷慨、無私作出愛的奉獻，我們深信主 將為我們不斷增長的教會事⼯豐厚的祝福我們。
TREASURER’S REPORT
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These Accounts are taken from the Independent Examiner’s full Report and is available on request.
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On the “Statement of Financial Activities” (page 5), the column headed “Designated Fund” is the Building Fund.
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Building Fund: The summary of this is shown separately (page 9-10 of the Accounts). Total Income was £2,885 for the year and this included Interests. There are members who pledge monthly to the Building Fund. Total Expenditure of £8,957 was spent on Refurbishment of Church house.
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Gifts to Missions of £4,200 were given to some Missions including Chinese Association for Cancer Care, COCM, CCHC-UK and HART (Humanitarian Aid Relief Trust) and Afghan Fund.
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Love Gift / Hardship Fund : This was donations from members for a member in need.
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Despite the Pandemic this past year and we have been having Sunday Services online till we resumed physical Church Services in August 2021, we really want to thank the Lord for His rich provision. We are thankful to those members who give monthly by Standing Order and to those gave by Online Banking. As we continue to serve our faithful God we pray with joy and thanks over these expressions of your love and through your generous and sacrificial giving, we truly believe that the Lord will bless us abundantly for the increased ministries of the Church.
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財務活動報表 STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
牛津華人基督教會
OXFORD CHINESE CHRISTIAN CHURCH
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
for the year ended 31st December 2021
二零二一年十二月三十一日年結收支帳目
Note Income from:收入 Donations and legacies奉獻與遗赠 3 Investment income利息 Total incoming resources總收入 Expenditure on:支出 Charitable activities教會開支 4 Total expenditure總支出 Net income/(expenditure) and net movement in funds for the year 收支/支出轉帳 Transfer between funds Net movement in funds Reconciliation of funds Total funds brought forward Total funds carried forward |
常費 指定經費 總共 總共 Unrestricted Designated Total Total Funds Funds Funds Funds 2021 2020 £ £ £ 69,330 2,880 72,210 60,075 1,491 5 1,496 1,894 |
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| 70,821 2,885 73,706 61,969 |
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| 71,143 8,957 80,100 56,825 |
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| 71,143 8,957 80,100 56,825 |
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| (322) (6,072) (6,394) 5,144 - - - - |
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| (322) (6,072) (6,394) 5,144 906,904 35,846 942,750 937,606 |
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| £906,582 £29,774 £936,356 £942,750 |
There are no recognized gains or losses other than those included in the Statement of Financial Activities.
沒有被認可的損益除了那些包括在結收支帳目的聲明。
The notes on pages 7 to 11 form part of these financial statements 第七至十一頁之附註屬於財政報告一部份
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牛津華人基督教會
OXFORD CHINESE CHRISTIAN CHURCH 6. 資產負債表
BALANCE SHEET for the year ended 31st December 2021
| Note Fixed assets 固定資產 Tangible assets有形固定資產 8 Total fixed assets Current assets 流動資產 Bank accounts銀行帳戶 Deposit accounts儲蓄存款 Building fund accounts (designated)建堂基金 Total current assets Liabilities Creditors falling due within one year 債權人一年內累積負債 9 Net current assets Total assets less current liabilities Creditors:falling due after more than 1 year Provisions for liabilities Total net assets 淨資產 10 The funds of the Charity包括 Designated income funds指定經費 11 Unrestricted income funds非限定用途經費 11 Revaluation reserve Total unrestricted funds Total charity funds |
2021 £ 744,164 744,164 6,801 156,571 29,774 193,146 954 192,192 192,192 - £936,356 29,774 906,582 - 936,356 £936,356 |
2020 £ 744,028 |
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| 744,028 | ||
17,564 146,266 35,846 |
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199,676 954 |
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| 198,722 | ||
198,722 - |
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£942,750 |
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35,846 906,904 - |
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| 942,750 | ||
| £942,750 |
信託人於二零二年 月 日認可及簽署
Approved by the Trustees on …………………………………. 2022 and signed on their behalf.
……………………………………….. Trustee
The notes on pages 7 to 11 form part of these financial statements 第七至十一頁之附註屬於財政報告一部份
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牛津華人基督教會
OXFORD CHINESE CHRISTIAN CHURCH 8 & 9 .
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS
for the year ended 31st December 2021 (continued)
二零二一年十二月三十一日年結收支帳目
3. Income from donations 收入
2021 2020
£ £
Gifts and donations 奉獻與認捐 68,010 59,919
[Love gifts][ 愛心奉獻] 4,200 156
£72,210 £60,075
4. Analysis of expenditure on charitable activities
2021 2020
Total Total
£ £
Church expenditure 教會開支
Church worker 傳道人 29,962 25,383
Children's and Youth ministry
兒童與少年事工 1,475 -
Evangelism and outreach
佈道與外展工作 1,766 -
[Literature and training][ 屬靈書籍][&][訓練] - -
[Gifts to speakers][ 講員禮物] 4,052 3,840
Other gifts and donations
其他禮物及捐獻 8,500 8,500
[Love gifts][ 愛心奉獻] 4,200 300
[Hall hire][ 禮堂租金] 5,502 5,450
[Property expenses][ 物業支出] 15,210 6,538
[Church events][ 教會活動] - -
[Depreciation – equipment][ 折][舊][ - ][設備] 3,168 2,341
73,835 52,352
[Administrative expenditure] [ 行政]
[Hospitality][ 款待] 1,035 697
[Motor and travel][ 汽車及交通費] - -
[Telephone][ 電話費] 959 586
Printing, post and stationery
印刷, 郵費及文具 148 108
[Repairs and renewals][ 維修及翻新] 1,635 406
[Other expenditure][ 其他支出] 1,534 1,722
[Accountancy][ 會計] 954 954
6,265 4,473
[Total ] £80,100 £56,825
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牛津華人基督教會
OXFORD CHINESE CHRISTIAN CHURCH 10 &11.
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS for the year ended 31st December 2021 (continued) 二零二一年十二月三十一日年結收支
- Tangible fixed assets
Cost:成本 As at 1st January 2021 Additions As at 31st December 2021 Depreciation:拆舊 As at 1st January 2021 Charge for year As at 31st December 2021 Net book value:帳面淨值 As at 31st December 2021 As at 31st December 2020 Analysis of movements in designated Building fund建堂基金 Total |
物業資產 裝置與器材 總共 Freehold Fixtures & Total Property Equipment £ £ £ 741,685 9,366 751,051 - 3,304 3,304 741,685 12,670 754,355 - 7,023 7,023 - 3,168 3,168 - 10,191 10,191 £741,685 £2,479 £744,164 £741,685 £2,343 £744,028 funds指定經費 Balance Incoming Resources Funds 1.1.2021 resources expended Transfers 31.12.2021 £ £ £ £ £ 35,846 2,885 (8,957) - 29,774 £35,846 £2,885 £(8,957) £- £29,774 |
物業資產 裝置與器材 總共 Freehold Fixtures & Total Property Equipment £ £ £ 741,685 9,366 751,051 - 3,304 3,304 741,685 12,670 754,355 - 7,023 7,023 - 3,168 3,168 - 10,191 10,191 £741,685 £2,479 £744,164 £741,685 £2,343 £744,028 funds指定經費 Balance Incoming Resources Funds 1.1.2021 resources expended Transfers 31.12.2021 £ £ £ £ £ 35,846 2,885 (8,957) - 29,774 £35,846 £2,885 £(8,957) £- £29,774 |
物業資產 裝置與器材 總共 Freehold Fixtures & Total Property Equipment £ £ £ 741,685 9,366 751,051 - 3,304 3,304 741,685 12,670 754,355 - 7,023 7,023 - 3,168 3,168 - 10,191 10,191 £741,685 £2,479 £744,164 £741,685 £2,343 £744,028 funds指定經費 Balance Incoming Resources Funds 1.1.2021 resources expended Transfers 31.12.2021 £ £ £ £ £ 35,846 2,885 (8,957) - 29,774 £35,846 £2,885 £(8,957) £- £29,774 |
物業資產 裝置與器材 總共 Freehold Fixtures & Total Property Equipment £ £ £ 741,685 9,366 751,051 - 3,304 3,304 741,685 12,670 754,355 - 7,023 7,023 - 3,168 3,168 - 10,191 10,191 £741,685 £2,479 £744,164 £741,685 £2,343 £744,028 funds指定經費 Balance Incoming Resources Funds 1.1.2021 resources expended Transfers 31.12.2021 £ £ £ £ £ 35,846 2,885 (8,957) - 29,774 £35,846 £2,885 £(8,957) £- £29,774 |
物業資產 裝置與器材 總共 Freehold Fixtures & Total Property Equipment £ £ £ 741,685 9,366 751,051 - 3,304 3,304 741,685 12,670 754,355 - 7,023 7,023 - 3,168 3,168 - 10,191 10,191 £741,685 £2,479 £744,164 £741,685 £2,343 £744,028 funds指定經費 Balance Incoming Resources Funds 1.1.2021 resources expended Transfers 31.12.2021 £ £ £ £ £ 35,846 2,885 (8,957) - 29,774 £35,846 £2,885 £(8,957) £- £29,774 |
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| £35,846 £2,885 |
£(8,957) |
£29,774 |
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2022常費預算案 BUDGET
| Total 總數 Total 2022預算Budget |
26,000 | 20,000 | 4,000 | 25,000 | 500 | 7,500 | 4,000 | - | - | 600 | 87,600 | 55,000 | 3,000 | 2,000 | 100 | - | 4,500 | 4,000 | 500 | 7,000 | 12,000 | - | 2,000 | 1,000 | 8,000 | 2,500 | 960 | 102,560 | 14,960 - |
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| General Adminstration Worship Outreach Pastorial Campus Designated Total 常費 General 會務 Admin 崇拜 Worship 傳道 Outreach 牧養 Pastoral 校園事工 Campus 指定費用 Designated 總數 Total 2021實際收支Actual |
8,173 | 20,067 | 450 | 20,850 | 4,200 | 6,458 | 4,225 | 4,300 | - | 1,491 | 607 | 70,821 | 29,962 | 1,475 | 1,766 | - | - | 4,052 | 4,200 | 4,300 | 4,200 | 6,253 | 5,502 | - | 1,035 | - | 5,149 | 2,151 | 954 | 71,000 | 179 - |
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| 4,225.00 | 4,300.00 | 8,525 | 4,200.00 | 4,300.00 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| - | 1,765.92 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| - | 1,475.43 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| - | 5,502.00 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| - | 1,035.38 | 2,151.00 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 8,173.23 | 20,067.00 | 450.00 | 20,850.00 | 4,200.00 | 6,457.50 | 1,491.45 | 607.06 | 62,296 | 29,961.65 | 4,052.00 | 4,200.00 | 6,253.25 | 5,149.37 | 954.00 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| 2022常費預算案 THE BUDGET OF GENERAL FUND FOR 2022 Note ##### |
來源收入 INCOMING RESOURCES 主日奉獻 Sunday Offering 信心認獻 Pledges and CAF 特別奉獻 Special Offering 可豁免稅奉獻 Gift Aid 1 愛心奉獻 Love Gift 2 回繳稅款 Tax Refund 差傳基金 Mission Fund 神學培訓基金 Theological Training Fund 教會活動 Church Events 銀行利息 Bank Interest 其他收入 Other Income 總收入 TOTAL INCOMING RESOURCES 支出 RESOURCES EXPENDED |
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2022常費預算備註 財政預算包括分配給各部⾨的預算
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可豁免稅項奉獻 (Gift Aid) : 我們⿎勵更多在英國繳稅的會友透過此計劃作奉獻。你 每捐贈£1，教會可從稅務局取得25p退稅。
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愛⼼奉獻 : 於每⽉聖餐主⽇所收集的主⽇獻⾦將有10%撥作愛⼼奉獻或關愛援助基 ⾦之⽤。弟兄姊妺可向關愛援助基⾦作捐款以幫助有需要⼈⼠。
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傳道⼈ : 包括兼任牧師、全職傳道及6個⽉的全職牧師之薪⾦。也包括僱主應付的國 ⺠保險⾦和退休⾦供款。
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禮堂租⽤ : 包括租⽤樂靈活循道會堂、諸聖教堂及教會中⼼作主⽇崇拜、星期六學 ⽣團契聚會及星期三的婦女組之⽤
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器材： 購買儀器及設備來作教會崇拜及事⼯之⽤
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辦事處⾏政費 : 包括公眾保險、信托⼈保險、辦事處電話、⽂具及影印費。
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專業服務費 : 包括教會⼾⼝獨立賬⽬核數員的費⽤及法律顧問費。
NOTES TO THE BUDGET
of General Fund 2022
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Gift Aid : we encourage more members who are UK taxpayers to give via the Gift Aid scheme. The Church can reclaim 25p tax on every £1 you offer, at no extra cost to you.
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Love Gifts : 10% of the Sunday offering during the Joint Communion Service will be given out as Love Gifts / Hardship Fund. Donations can be made to this Fund to help those in need.
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Church Worker : the budget is for the employment of a Senior Pastor (Part time), a full time Pastor for 6 months and a full time Church Worker. This includes Employer’s contribution to the National Insurance and Pension scheme
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Hall Hire : this includes donations for the use of All Saints Church, Lime Walk Methodist Church All Saints Church House on Sundays, X-Life Student Fellowship on Saturdays and monthly Sisterhood Fellowship on Wednesdays.
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Equipment : this is for the need to invest into various equipment for the growing Church.
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Office and Administration : includes Public liability Insurance, Trustees Indemnity Insurance, Church house telephone, stationery and photocopying.
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Professional Fees : includes Independent Examiner’s fee for the Church Accounts and Legal Fees.
OXFORD CHINESE CHRISTIAN CHURCH
Registered Charity No: 291514
Accounts - 31st December 2021
INDEX
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1-3. Report of the Trustees and General Information 4. Independent Examiner’s Report to the Trustees 5. Statement of Financial Activities
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Balance Sheet
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7-11. Notes to the Accounts
OXFORD CHINESE CHRISTIAN CHURCH
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES
for the year ended 31st December 2021
The Trustees are pleased to present their annual report and financial statements of the charity for the year ended 31st December 2021 .
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the accounting policies set out in note 1 to the accounts and complies with the Charity’s governing document, the Charities Act 2011 and Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice (second edition) and Financial Reporting Standard FRS 102.
Reference and Administration Details
The charity’s name is Oxford Chinese Christian Church.
Charity Registration Number: 291514
Registered Office and Principal Address: 117 Lime Walk, Headington, Oxford OX3 7AD
Trustees
The Trustees who served during the year and since the year end were as follows:
| Chairman | - | Mr Y H Ma |
|---|---|---|
| Senior Pastor | - | Mr C K Cho |
| Pastor | - | Mr Y M Zhuang (appointed 1stJuly 2021) |
| Secretary | - | Dr T Lo |
| Treasurer | - | Ms C E Ho |
| Deacon | - | Mr K K Chau |
| Deacon | - | Mr H K H Mo |
| Deacon | - | Mrs R Lomas |
| Deacon | - | Dr W C Liong (appointed 29thMay 2021) |
| Deacon | - | Dr H Zhou (appointed 29thMay 2021) |
| Church Worker | - | Ms Y Feng (resigned 30thApril 2021) |
Objectives and Activities
The main objects of the charity are the advancement of the Christian faith and education in the Chinese language and culture.
In planning the activities of the charitable company the directors have considered the Charity Commission’s guidance on public benefit and, in particular, the specific guidance on charities for the advancement of religion.
Achievements and Performance
- What did we set out to do in 2021
OCCC aims to spread the Gospel to people in Oxfordshire through passionate worship, appropriate teaching, active pastoral care, dedicated fellowship groups and good hospitality.
We set the following new structure in 2021 to support our objectives:
OXFORD CHINESE CHRISTIAN CHURCH
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES for the year ended 31st December 2021 (continued)
Achievements and Performance (continued)
1. What did we set out to do in 2021 (continued)
Worship : We have a diverse team of gospel singers and musicians to organise music worship in three languages, namely English (for Sunday School), Cantonese and Mandarin. We firmly believe that passionate worship will promote great sense of engagement to new comers who may have conservative views about Christian churches as well as to established church goers who are seeking a powerful worship place to enrich their spiritual life.
Pastoral : Pastoral care is the major area to ensure healthy spiritual growth. It also supports individuals who need spiritual guidance or practical advice on difficulties encountered in their daily life. It also supports the Campus, Sunday School, Cantonese and Mandarin ministerial department.
Evangelism : This department aims to organise evangelical event – hosted by OCCC or external partners. It also organises outreaches to reach out to people who do not normally hear about our church’s activities.
Campus Ministry : This is to promote our student ministry to students in Oxford and to support the pastoral care of the students participating our activities.
Sunday School : This is to promote our church’s activities to English speakers (mainly for children and youth) in Oxford and to support the pastoral care of the English speakers participating in our activities.
Cantonese Ministry : This is to promote our church’s activities to Cantonese speakers in Oxford and to support the pastoral care of the Cantonese speakers participating in our activities.
Mandarin Ministry : This is to promote our church’s activities to Mandarin speakers in Oxford and to support the pastoral care of the Mandarin speakers participating in our activities.
2. How well did we do it
Worship : Our worship team provides online service throughout 2021 and resumes service at the church since August 2021. Its key responsibilities outside the usual on-premises service are to produce and edit online worship and sermon materials and to support online operations in other ministries.
Pastoral : Pastoral care is provided online, phone, chat groups and visitations. The regular Interdepartmental meetings is a platform to share pastoral needs among our members who are cared for via the digital channels. Another objective of this department is to plan for the sermon themes in the Sunday services in order to systematically enhance church goers spiritual life. It also oversees various online Sunday school groups to allow biblical knowledge being learnt in a relaxed environment among children and teenagers.
Evangelism : The main way to promote the Christian faith and our church is via social media. Facebook and WhatsApp groups are created to promote the church’s Sunday service and other events. After the reopening of church service, it has organised a few bigger evangelical events such as a Chinese New Year service to get to know new arrivals to Oxford.
Campus Ministry : We have regular weekly fellowship targeting students in Oxford. The participants enjoy the biblical sharing as well as having dinner together.
Sunday School : We are teaching up to 70 children and youth at Sunday School. We split it into the KS1/2 and KS3/4 groups. Each group will have the same main message of the day and then split into smaller groups for discussion and other activities.
Cantonese Ministry : We have regular weekly online and on-premises fellowship among the Cantonese speaking participants. Its size has grown significantly due to the influx of immigrants from Hong Kong.
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REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES for the year ended 31st December 2021 (continued)
Achievements and Performance (continued)
- How well did we do it (continued)
Mandarin Ministry : We have regular weekly online and on-premises fellowship among the Mandarin speaking participants.
3. What do we expect to do over the next 12 months
We will carry on the good work indicated above in the next 12 months. We will also aim to move the Cantonese congregation to a larger venue due to its significant growth in numbers. In addition, we have a few new projects aiming to enhance the quality of church’s life among the church goers – these projects include:
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HK immigrant support group: to support the new immigrants from Hong Kong to integrate into the local community and our church.
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Leadership training: to enhance effectiveness and efficiency of the department leaders to grow the ministry that they are responsible for.
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Pastor recruitment: to actively seek another permanent church pastor to enhance the above functions in order to promote the core mission of the church.
Financial Review
The total income for the year was £73,706 and total expenditure on charitable activities amounted to £80,100.
Reserves Policy
The trustees have examined the charity’s requirements for reserves taking account of the main risks to the organisation. It has established a policy whereby the unrestricted funds not committed or invested in tangible fixed assets held by the charity should be between three and six months of expenditure. The trustees consider that this should be between £12,000 and £24,000 in general funds. The reserves are needed to meet the working capital requirement of the charity and the trustees are confident that at this level they would be able to continue the current activities of the charity in the event of a significant drop in funding The current reserves are in excess of this level but the directors have earmarked significant reserves for the eventual employment of a pastor after which reserve levels will fall to more normal levels.
Structure, Governance and Management
Governing Document
Oxford Chinese Christian Church is a registered charity and was formed under a constitution originally dated May 1984. A new constitution was approved on 28th March 2010.
Appointment of Trustees
The trustees keep the composition of the board under review and will seek to appoint additional members with appropriate skills and expertise should the need arise. Interested parties are given details of the background of the charitable company in order to make them aware of current activities.
Approved by the trustees on 2nd March 2022 and signed on its behalf by:
Y.H. Ma
………………………………….. Trustee
Oxford
OXFORD CHINESE CHRISTIAN CHURCH
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER’S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES
I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of Oxford Chinese Christian Church (the charity) for the year ended 31st December 2021.
Responsibilities and Basis of Report
As the charity’s trustees you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 (“the Act”).
I report in respect of my examination of the charity’s accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act.
Independent Examiner’s Statement
I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect:
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accounting records were not kept in respect of the charity as required by section 130 of the Act; or
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the accounts do not accord with those records; or
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the accounts do not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the form and content of accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement that the accounts give a true and fair view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination.
I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
A P Williams BSc FCCA A J Carter & Co Chartered Accountants
22b High Street Witney Oxon OX28 6RB
7th March 2022
OXFORD CHINESE CHRISTIAN CHURCH
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES for the year ended 31st December 2021
| Note Income from: Donations and legacies 3 Investment income Total incoming resources Expenditure on: Charitable activities 4 Total expenditure Net income/(expenditure) and net movement in funds for the year Transfer between funds Net movement in funds Reconciliation of funds Total funds brought forward Total funds carried forward |
Unrestricted Designated Total Total Funds Funds Funds Funds 2021 2020 £ £ £ £ 69,330 2,880 72,210 60,075 1,491 5 1,496 1,894 |
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| 70,821 2,885 73,706 61,969 |
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| 71,143 8,957 80,100 56,825 |
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| 71,143 8,957 80,100 56,825 |
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| (322) (6,072) (6,394) 5,144 - - - - |
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| (322) (6,072) (6,394) 5,144 906,904 35,846 942,750 937,606 |
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| £906,582 £29,774 £936,356 £942,750 |
There are no recognized gains or losses other than those included in the Statement of Financial Activities.
The notes on pages 7 to 11 form part of these financial statements
OXFORD CHINESE CHRISTIAN CHURCH
BALANCE SHEET
for the year ended 31st December 2021
| Note Fixed assets Tangible assets 8 Total fixed assets Current assets Bank accounts Deposit accounts Building fund accounts (designated) Total current assets Liabilities Creditors falling due within one year 9 Net current assets Total assets less current liabilities Creditors:falling due after more than 1 year Provisions for liabilities Total net assets 10 The funds of the Charity Designated income funds 11 Unrestricted income funds 11 Revaluation reserve Total unrestricted funds Total charity funds |
2021 £ 744,164 744,164 6,801 156,571 29,774 193,146 954 192,192 192,192 - £936,356 29,774 906,582 - 936,356 £936,356 |
2020 £ 744,028 |
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| 744,028 | ||
| 17,564 146,266 35,846 |
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| 199,676 954 |
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| 198,722 | ||
| 198,722 - |
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| £942,750 | ||
| 35,846 906,904 - |
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| 942,750 | ||
| £942,750 |
Approved by the Trustees on 2nd March 2022 and signed on their behalf.
C.E. Ho
……………………… Trustee
The notes on pages 7 to 11 form part of these financial statements
OXFORD CHINESE CHRISTIAN CHURCH
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS for the year ended 31st December 2021
1. Accounting Policies
The principal accounting policies adopted, judgments and key sources of estimation uncertainty in the preparation of the financial statements are as follows:
a) Basis of Preparation
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the second edition of the Charities Statement of Recommended Practice issued in October 2019, the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) and the Charities Act 2011.
Assets and liabilities are initially recognised at historical cost or transaction value unless otherwise stated in the relevant accounting policy notes.
b) Income Recognition Policies
Items of income are recognised and included in the accounts when all of the following criteria are met:
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The charity has entitlement to the funds;
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any performance conditions attached to the items of income have been met or are fully within the control of the charity;
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there is sufficient certainty that receipt of the income is considered probable; and
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the amount can be measured reliably.
Income received in advance of a specific performance or provision of other specified service is deferred until the criteria for income recognition are met.
- c) Interest Receivable Interest on funds held on deposit is included when receivable and the amount can be measured reliably by the Charity; this is normally upon notification of the interest paid or payable by the bank.
d) Fund Accounting
- Unrestricted funds are available to spend on activities that further any of the purposes of the Charity. Designated funds are unrestricted funds of the Charity which the trustees have decided at their discretion to set aside to use for a specific purpose. Restricted funds are donations which the donor has specified are to be solely used for the particular areas of the Charity’s work or for specific projects being undertaken by the Charity.
e) Expenditure and Irrecoverable VAT
- Expenditure is recognised once there is a legal or constructive obligation to make a payment to a third party, it is probable that settlement will be required and the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably.
Irrecoverable VAT is charged as a cost against the activity for which the expenditure was incurred.
OXFORD CHINESE CHRISTIAN CHURCH
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS
for the year ended 31st December 2021 (continued)
f) Tangible Fixed Assets
Individual fixed assets costing £1,000 or more are capitalised at cost and are depreciated over their estimated useful economic lives on the straight line basis.
g) Debtors
Debtors and prepayments are recognised at the settlement amounts due.
h) Cash at Bank and in Hand
Cash at bank and cash in hand includes cash and short-term highly liquid investments with a short maturity of three months or less from the date of acquisition or opening of the deposit or similar account.
i) Creditors and Provisions
- Creditors and provisions are recognised where the Charity has a present obligation resulting from a past event that will probably result in the transfer of funds to a third party and the amount due to settle the obligation can be measured or estimated reliably. Creditors and provisions are normally recognised at their settlement amount.
2. Legal Status of the Charity
Oxford Christian Chinese Church is a registered charity and was formed under a Constitution dated 28th March 2010.
3. Income from donations
| Gifts and donations Love gifts |
2021 2020 £ £ 68,010 59,919 4,200 156 |
|---|---|
| £72,210 £60,075 |
Of the £72,210 of income received in 2021 (2020: £60,075) £2,880 was designated funds (2020: £2,880) and £69,330 (2020: £57,195) unrestricted funds.
OXFORD CHINESE CHRISTIAN CHURCH
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS
for the year ended 31st December 2021 (continued)
4. Analysis of expenditure on charitable activities
| Church expenditure Church worker Children's and Youth ministry Evangelism and outreach Literature and training Gifts to speakers Other gifts and donations Love gifts Hall hire Property expenses Church events Depreciation - equipment Administrative expenditure Hospitality Motor and travel Telephone Printing, post and stationery Repairs and renewals Other expenditure Accountancy Total |
2021 2020 Total Total £ £ 29,962 25,383 1,475 - 1,766 - - - 4,052 3,840 8,500 8,500 4,200 300 5,502 5,450 15,210 6,538 - - 3,168 2,341 |
|---|---|
| 73,835 52,352 1,035 697 - - 959 586 148 108 1,635 406 1,534 1,722 954 954 |
|
| 6,265 4,473 |
|
| £80,100 £56,825 |
Of the £80,100 expenditure in 2021 (2020: £56,825), £71,143 was charged to unrestricted funds (2020: £56,825) and £8,957 to designated funds (2020: £nil).
5. Net income/(expenditure) for the year
| This is stated after charging: Independent examiner's fee |
2021 2020 £ £ 954 954 |
|---|---|
6. Related party transactions
There were no transactions with the trustees during the year which require separate disclosure within the financial statements.
OXFORD CHINESE CHRISTIAN CHURCH
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS
for the year ended 31st December 2021 (continued)
7. Corporation tax
The charity is exempt from tax on income and gains falling within section 505 of the Taxes Act 1988 or section 252 of the Taxation of Chargeable Gains Act 1992 to the extent that these are applied to its charitable objects.
8. Tangible fixed assets
| Cost: As at 1st January 2021 Additions As at 31st December 2021 Depreciation: As at 1st January 2021 Charge for year As at 31st December 2021 Net book value: As at 31st December 2021 As at 31st December 2020 9. Creditors: amounts falling due within one year Accruals 10.Analysis of net assets between funds Tangible fixed assets Cash at bank and in hand Other net current assets/(liabilities) Total |
General Fund £ 744,164 163,372 (954) |
Freehold Property £ 741,685 - |
|---|---|---|
| 741,685 | ||
| - - |
||
| - | ||
| £741,685 | ||
| £741,685 | ||
| £906,582 |
10. Analysis of net assets between funds
OXFORD CHINESE CHRISTIAN CHURCH
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS
for the year ended 31st December 2021 (continued)
11. Analysis of charitable funds
Analysis of movements in designated funds
| Analysis of movements in designated funds | |
|---|---|
| Balance Incoming Resources 1.1.2021 resources expended Transfers £ £ £ £ Building fund 35,846 2,885 (8,957) - Total £35,846 £2,885 £(8,957) £- Analysis of movements in unrestricted funds Balance Incoming Resources 1.1.2021 resources expended Transfers £ £ £ £ General fund 906,904 70,821 (71,143) - Total £906,904 £70,821 £(71,143) £- |
Funds 31.12.2021 £ 29,774 |
| £29,774 | |
| Funds 31.12.2021 £ 906,582 |
|
| £906,582 |
OXFORD CHINESE CHRISTIAN CHURCH
Accounts - 31st December 2021
OXFORD CHINESE CHRISTIAN CHURCH
Registered Charity No: 291514
Accounts - 31st December 2021
INDEX
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1-3. Report of the Trustees and General Information 4. Independent Examiner’s Report to the Trustees 5. Statement of Financial Activities
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Balance Sheet
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7-11. Notes to the Accounts
OXFORD CHINESE CHRISTIAN CHURCH
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES
for the year ended 31st December 2021
The Trustees are pleased to present their annual report and financial statements of the charity for the year ended 31st December 2021 .
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the accounting policies set out in note 1 to the accounts and complies with the Charity’s governing document, the Charities Act 2011 and Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice (second edition) and Financial Reporting Standard FRS 102.
Reference and Administration Details
The charity’s name is Oxford Chinese Christian Church.
Charity Registration Number: 291514
Registered Office and Principal Address: 117 Lime Walk, Headington, Oxford OX3 7AD
Trustees
The Trustees who served during the year and since the year end were as follows:
| Chairman | - | Mr Y H Ma |
|---|---|---|
| Senior Pastor | - | Mr C K Cho |
| Pastor | - | Mr Y M Zhuang (appointed 1stJuly 2021) |
| Secretary | - | Dr T Lo |
| Treasurer | - | Ms C E Ho |
| Deacon | - | Mr K K Chau |
| Deacon | - | Mr H K H Mo |
| Deacon | - | Mrs R Lomas |
| Deacon | - | Dr W C Liong (appointed 29thMay 2021) |
| Deacon | - | Dr H Zhou (appointed 29thMay 2021) |
| Church Worker | - | Ms Y Feng (resigned 30thApril 2021) |
Objectives and Activities
The main objects of the charity are the advancement of the Christian faith and education in the Chinese language and culture.
In planning the activities of the charitable company the directors have considered the Charity Commission’s guidance on public benefit and, in particular, the specific guidance on charities for the advancement of religion.
Achievements and Performance
- What did we set out to do in 2021
OCCC aims to spread the Gospel to people in Oxfordshire through passionate worship, appropriate teaching, active pastoral care, dedicated fellowship groups and good hospitality.
We set the following new structure in 2021 to support our objectives:
OXFORD CHINESE CHRISTIAN CHURCH
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES for the year ended 31st December 2021 (continued)
Achievements and Performance (continued)
1. What did we set out to do in 2021 (continued)
Worship : We have a diverse team of gospel singers and musicians to organise music worship in three languages, namely English (for Sunday School), Cantonese and Mandarin. We firmly believe that passionate worship will promote great sense of engagement to new comers who may have conservative views about Christian churches as well as to established church goers who are seeking a powerful worship place to enrich their spiritual life.
Pastoral : Pastoral care is the major area to ensure healthy spiritual growth. It also supports individuals who need spiritual guidance or practical advice on difficulties encountered in their daily life. It also supports the Campus, Sunday School, Cantonese and Mandarin ministerial department.
Evangelism : This department aims to organise evangelical event – hosted by OCCC or external partners. It also organises outreaches to reach out to people who do not normally hear about our church’s activities.
Campus Ministry : This is to promote our student ministry to students in Oxford and to support the pastoral care of the students participating our activities.
Sunday School : This is to promote our church’s activities to English speakers (mainly for children and youth) in Oxford and to support the pastoral care of the English speakers participating in our activities.
Cantonese Ministry : This is to promote our church’s activities to Cantonese speakers in Oxford and to support the pastoral care of the Cantonese speakers participating in our activities.
Mandarin Ministry : This is to promote our church’s activities to Mandarin speakers in Oxford and to support the pastoral care of the Mandarin speakers participating in our activities.
2. How well did we do it
Worship : Our worship team provides online service throughout 2021 and resumes service at the church since August 2021. Its key responsibilities outside the usual on-premises service are to produce and edit online worship and sermon materials and to support online operations in other ministries.
Pastoral : Pastoral care is provided online, phone, chat groups and visitations. The regular Interdepartmental meetings is a platform to share pastoral needs among our members who are cared for via the digital channels. Another objective of this department is to plan for the sermon themes in the Sunday services in order to systematically enhance church goers spiritual life. It also oversees various online Sunday school groups to allow biblical knowledge being learnt in a relaxed environment among children and teenagers.
Evangelism : The main way to promote the Christian faith and our church is via social media. Facebook and WhatsApp groups are created to promote the church’s Sunday service and other events. After the reopening of church service, it has organised a few bigger evangelical events such as a Chinese New Year service to get to know new arrivals to Oxford.
Campus Ministry : We have regular weekly fellowship targeting students in Oxford. The participants enjoy the biblical sharing as well as having dinner together.
Sunday School : We are teaching up to 70 children and youth at Sunday School. We split it into the KS1/2 and KS3/4 groups. Each group will have the same main message of the day and then split into smaller groups for discussion and other activities.
Cantonese Ministry : We have regular weekly online and on-premises fellowship among the Cantonese speaking participants. Its size has grown significantly due to the influx of immigrants from Hong Kong.
OXFORD CHINESE CHRISTIAN CHURCH
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES for the year ended 31st December 2021 (continued)
Achievements and Performance (continued)
- How well did we do it (continued)
Mandarin Ministry : We have regular weekly online and on-premises fellowship among the Mandarin speaking participants.
3. What do we expect to do over the next 12 months
We will carry on the good work indicated above in the next 12 months. We will also aim to move the Cantonese congregation to a larger venue due to its significant growth in numbers. In addition, we have a few new projects aiming to enhance the quality of church’s life among the church goers – these projects include:
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HK immigrant support group: to support the new immigrants from Hong Kong to integrate into the local community and our church.
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Leadership training: to enhance effectiveness and efficiency of the department leaders to grow the ministry that they are responsible for.
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Pastor recruitment: to actively seek another permanent church pastor to enhance the above functions in order to promote the core mission of the church.
Financial Review
The total income for the year was £73,706 and total expenditure on charitable activities amounted to £80,100.
Reserves Policy
The trustees have examined the charity’s requirements for reserves taking account of the main risks to the organisation. It has established a policy whereby the unrestricted funds not committed or invested in tangible fixed assets held by the charity should be between three and six months of expenditure. The trustees consider that this should be between £12,000 and £24,000 in general funds. The reserves are needed to meet the working capital requirement of the charity and the trustees are confident that at this level they would be able to continue the current activities of the charity in the event of a significant drop in funding The current reserves are in excess of this level but the directors have earmarked significant reserves for the eventual employment of a pastor after which reserve levels will fall to more normal levels.
Structure, Governance and Management
Governing Document
Oxford Chinese Christian Church is a registered charity and was formed under a constitution originally dated May 1984. A new constitution was approved on 28th March 2010.
Appointment of Trustees
The trustees keep the composition of the board under review and will seek to appoint additional members with appropriate skills and expertise should the need arise. Interested parties are given details of the background of the charitable company in order to make them aware of current activities.
Approved by the trustees on 2nd March 2022 and signed on its behalf by:
Y.H. Ma
………………………………….. Trustee
Oxford
OXFORD CHINESE CHRISTIAN CHURCH
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER’S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES
I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of Oxford Chinese Christian Church (the charity) for the year ended 31st December 2021.
Responsibilities and Basis of Report
As the charity’s trustees you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 (“the Act”).
I report in respect of my examination of the charity’s accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act.
Independent Examiner’s Statement
I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect:
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accounting records were not kept in respect of the charity as required by section 130 of the Act; or
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the accounts do not accord with those records; or
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the accounts do not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the form and content of accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement that the accounts give a true and fair view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination.
I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
A P Williams BSc FCCA A J Carter & Co Chartered Accountants
22b High Street Witney Oxon OX28 6RB
7th March 2022
OXFORD CHINESE CHRISTIAN CHURCH
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES for the year ended 31st December 2021
| Note Income from: Donations and legacies 3 Investment income Total incoming resources Expenditure on: Charitable activities 4 Total expenditure Net income/(expenditure) and net movement in funds for the year Transfer between funds Net movement in funds Reconciliation of funds Total funds brought forward Total funds carried forward |
Unrestricted Designated Total Total Funds Funds Funds Funds 2021 2020 £ £ £ £ 69,330 2,880 72,210 60,075 1,491 5 1,496 1,894 |
|---|---|
| 70,821 2,885 73,706 61,969 |
|
| 71,143 8,957 80,100 56,825 |
|
| 71,143 8,957 80,100 56,825 |
|
| (322) (6,072) (6,394) 5,144 - - - - |
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| (322) (6,072) (6,394) 5,144 906,904 35,846 942,750 937,606 |
|
| £906,582 £29,774 £936,356 £942,750 |
There are no recognized gains or losses other than those included in the Statement of Financial Activities.
The notes on pages 7 to 11 form part of these financial statements
OXFORD CHINESE CHRISTIAN CHURCH
BALANCE SHEET
for the year ended 31st December 2021
| Note Fixed assets Tangible assets 8 Total fixed assets Current assets Bank accounts Deposit accounts Building fund accounts (designated) Total current assets Liabilities Creditors falling due within one year 9 Net current assets Total assets less current liabilities Creditors:falling due after more than 1 year Provisions for liabilities Total net assets 10 The funds of the Charity Designated income funds 11 Unrestricted income funds 11 Revaluation reserve Total unrestricted funds Total charity funds |
2021 £ 744,164 744,164 6,801 156,571 29,774 193,146 954 192,192 192,192 - £936,356 29,774 906,582 - 936,356 £936,356 |
2020 £ 744,028 |
|---|---|---|
| 744,028 | ||
| 17,564 146,266 35,846 |
||
| 199,676 954 |
||
| 198,722 | ||
| 198,722 - |
||
| £942,750 | ||
| 35,846 906,904 - |
||
| 942,750 | ||
| £942,750 |
Approved by the Trustees on 2nd March 2022 and signed on their behalf.
C.E. Ho
……………………… Trustee
The notes on pages 7 to 11 form part of these financial statements
OXFORD CHINESE CHRISTIAN CHURCH
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS for the year ended 31st December 2021
1. Accounting Policies
The principal accounting policies adopted, judgments and key sources of estimation uncertainty in the preparation of the financial statements are as follows:
a) Basis of Preparation
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the second edition of the Charities Statement of Recommended Practice issued in October 2019, the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) and the Charities Act 2011.
Assets and liabilities are initially recognised at historical cost or transaction value unless otherwise stated in the relevant accounting policy notes.
b) Income Recognition Policies
Items of income are recognised and included in the accounts when all of the following criteria are met:
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The charity has entitlement to the funds;
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any performance conditions attached to the items of income have been met or are fully within the control of the charity;
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there is sufficient certainty that receipt of the income is considered probable; and
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the amount can be measured reliably.
Income received in advance of a specific performance or provision of other specified service is deferred until the criteria for income recognition are met.
- c) Interest Receivable Interest on funds held on deposit is included when receivable and the amount can be measured reliably by the Charity; this is normally upon notification of the interest paid or payable by the bank.
d) Fund Accounting
- Unrestricted funds are available to spend on activities that further any of the purposes of the Charity. Designated funds are unrestricted funds of the Charity which the trustees have decided at their discretion to set aside to use for a specific purpose. Restricted funds are donations which the donor has specified are to be solely used for the particular areas of the Charity’s work or for specific projects being undertaken by the Charity.
e) Expenditure and Irrecoverable VAT
- Expenditure is recognised once there is a legal or constructive obligation to make a payment to a third party, it is probable that settlement will be required and the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably.
Irrecoverable VAT is charged as a cost against the activity for which the expenditure was incurred.
OXFORD CHINESE CHRISTIAN CHURCH
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS
for the year ended 31st December 2021 (continued)
f) Tangible Fixed Assets
Individual fixed assets costing £1,000 or more are capitalised at cost and are depreciated over their estimated useful economic lives on the straight line basis.
g) Debtors
Debtors and prepayments are recognised at the settlement amounts due.
h) Cash at Bank and in Hand
Cash at bank and cash in hand includes cash and short-term highly liquid investments with a short maturity of three months or less from the date of acquisition or opening of the deposit or similar account.
i) Creditors and Provisions
- Creditors and provisions are recognised where the Charity has a present obligation resulting from a past event that will probably result in the transfer of funds to a third party and the amount due to settle the obligation can be measured or estimated reliably. Creditors and provisions are normally recognised at their settlement amount.
2. Legal Status of the Charity
Oxford Christian Chinese Church is a registered charity and was formed under a Constitution dated 28th March 2010.
3. Income from donations
| Gifts and donations Love gifts |
2021 2020 £ £ 68,010 59,919 4,200 156 |
|---|---|
| £72,210 £60,075 |
Of the £72,210 of income received in 2021 (2020: £60,075) £2,880 was designated funds (2020: £2,880) and £69,330 (2020: £57,195) unrestricted funds.
OXFORD CHINESE CHRISTIAN CHURCH
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS
for the year ended 31st December 2021 (continued)
4. Analysis of expenditure on charitable activities
| Church expenditure Church worker Children's and Youth ministry Evangelism and outreach Literature and training Gifts to speakers Other gifts and donations Love gifts Hall hire Property expenses Church events Depreciation - equipment Administrative expenditure Hospitality Motor and travel Telephone Printing, post and stationery Repairs and renewals Other expenditure Accountancy Total |
2021 2020 Total Total £ £ 29,962 25,383 1,475 - 1,766 - - - 4,052 3,840 8,500 8,500 4,200 300 5,502 5,450 15,210 6,538 - - 3,168 2,341 |
|---|---|
| 73,835 52,352 1,035 697 - - 959 586 148 108 1,635 406 1,534 1,722 954 954 |
|
| 6,265 4,473 |
|
| £80,100 £56,825 |
Of the £80,100 expenditure in 2021 (2020: £56,825), £71,143 was charged to unrestricted funds (2020: £56,825) and £8,957 to designated funds (2020: £nil).
5. Net income/(expenditure) for the year
| This is stated after charging: Independent examiner's fee |
2021 2020 £ £ 954 954 |
|---|---|
6. Related party transactions
There were no transactions with the trustees during the year which require separate disclosure within the financial statements.
OXFORD CHINESE CHRISTIAN CHURCH
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS
for the year ended 31st December 2021 (continued)
7. Corporation tax
The charity is exempt from tax on income and gains falling within section 505 of the Taxes Act 1988 or section 252 of the Taxation of Chargeable Gains Act 1992 to the extent that these are applied to its charitable objects.
8. Tangible fixed assets
| Cost: As at 1st January 2021 Additions As at 31st December 2021 Depreciation: As at 1st January 2021 Charge for year As at 31st December 2021 Net book value: As at 31st December 2021 As at 31st December 2020 9. Creditors: amounts falling due within one year Accruals 10.Analysis of net assets between funds Tangible fixed assets Cash at bank and in hand Other net current assets/(liabilities) Total |
General Fund £ 744,164 163,372 (954) |
Freehold Property £ 741,685 - |
|---|---|---|
| 741,685 | ||
| - - |
||
| - | ||
| £741,685 | ||
| £741,685 | ||
| £906,582 |
10. Analysis of net assets between funds
OXFORD CHINESE CHRISTIAN CHURCH
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS
for the year ended 31st December 2021 (continued)
11. Analysis of charitable funds
Analysis of movements in designated funds
| Analysis of movements in designated funds | |
|---|---|
| Balance Incoming Resources 1.1.2021 resources expended Transfers £ £ £ £ Building fund 35,846 2,885 (8,957) - Total £35,846 £2,885 £(8,957) £- Analysis of movements in unrestricted funds Balance Incoming Resources 1.1.2021 resources expended Transfers £ £ £ £ General fund 906,904 70,821 (71,143) - Total £906,904 £70,821 £(71,143) £- |
Funds 31.12.2021 £ 29,774 |
| £29,774 | |
| Funds 31.12.2021 £ 906,582 |
|
| £906,582 |
OXFORD CHINESE CHRISTIAN CHURCH
Accounts - 31st December 2021