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2024-25 週年報告 Annual Report

目錄 Index

教會架構 1 Church Structure 牧者的話：趙鳳萍牧師 及 林⼩敏傳道 2-5 Pastor’s Report : Laura Chiu & Toby Lam 主席感⾔ 6-7 Chairman’s Report 教會⼤事年表 8-9 Major Events 經常聚會 10 Regular Meetings 財政部告 11 Treasurer’s Report 財務活動報表 12-15 Statement of Financial Activities 2025 常費預算案 16 Budget 2025 2025 常費預算備註 17 Notes to the Budget 2025

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

2024-25 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

長老 : 盧張秀嫻姊妹

Elder : Ruth Lomas

牧師 : 趙鳳萍牧師 同⼯ : 林⼩敏傳道 Pastor: Laura Chiu Church Worker : Toby Lam

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 Chun Ei Ho ⽂書 : 勞⼦滔醫⽣ Secretary : Dr Toby Lo 執事 : 巫冠雄弟兄 Deacon : Mr Henry Mo 執事 : 敖達成弟兄 Deacon : Mr Benny Ngo 執事 : 王靈峯博⼠ Deacon : Dr David Wong 執事 : 胡耀昌弟兄 Deacon : Mr Tony Wu 執事 : 周洪博⼠ Deacon : Dr Hong Zhou

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牧者的話 趙鳳萍牧師

要數算神的恩典，真是千⾔萬語，不能盡訴。慶幸我們能親⾝經歷，同頌「有祢真好」！

每年的執事退修會，都是以全年事⼯計劃會議為主。去年我們特別衝出⽜津，去到 Windsor，以 team building 為⽬標進⾏事奉⼈員⾏退修會。玩 treasure hunt 的過程真是很 感觸，體會到年輕的⼒量，我只有跟著走的份兒。差不多到尾聲的時候，提示中有⼀間以 「殘暴的王帝命名的咖啡店」，我指出就是 Caffè Nero ，隊員好像⼤發現，原來不知這名字 的關聯；感恩⾃⼰在這活動中還有些貢獻。最後活動在讚美詩歌和感恩分享中結束旅程。雖 然我們都是渺⼩的，但每個⼈都有其⽤處，只要彼此同⼼發輝所能，就是神所喜悅的教會。

受苦節特別嘗試⼀次逾越節晚餐，了解猶太⼈⽂化。當晚筵開九席，弟兄姊妹百分百的擺 上，令聚會更添溫暖。還有12⽉25⽇聖誕節崇拜，採⽤了⾳樂會形式，以佈道訊息為主幹， 配合詩歌和⾒證，觸動不少肢體和新朋友的⼼靈。看⾒上帝在我們中間，成就美事，讓事奉 團隊經歷神的同在，實在感恩！

在事奉⼈⼿上亦持續增加，喜⾒不斷有肢體參與事奉⾏列，有接受邀請的，更有⾃薦的。⽽ 在國語堂亦在崇拜後舉辦了⼀次事奉分享會，讓弟兄姊妹認識事奉的意義，並在不同崗位上 要注意的地⽅。雖然教會仍有不⾜之處，尤其弟兄的牧養實在缺乏，求主為我們預備適合的 男同⼯，可以更有貼⾝地關顧弟兄們。

還有職⻘團契，⼈數逐漸穩定，有幸每個⽉⼀次參與分享特別主題，從⾦錢觀，患難中的喜 樂，⽣物醫學，墮胎，死刑，以及簡易三福佈道法等，但願幫助⻘年⼈更明⽩神的⼼意，活 出基督徒的樣式。

過去幾年，新移⺠家庭⾯對各種變化，衝突亦隨之增多。感恩「爸爸學校」的課程，正好⿎ 勵⼀眾⽗親找回⾃⼰的⾓⾊和重要性，祝福了不少家庭。主若許可，希望在不久的將來可以 舉辦「媽媽學校」，讓姊妹們也能有所學習。⽽教會講台訊息亦盡量以家庭為主題，盼望從 各⽅⾯去鞏固家庭系統，讓每個屬主的家庭都能活出美好⾒證。

願上帝⼤能的膀臂遮蓋我們，在風雨中站立得穩，迎接未來新挑戰。

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PASTOR’S REPORT Laura Chiu

Counting God’s grace is truly boundless, with countless words failing to fully encapsulate its infinite nature. We are blessed to experience it firsthand and, in unison, express our gratitude with the words, “It’s good to have You”!

Every year, the Deacon retreat primarily focuses on the annual ministry planning. Last year, we decided to venture out of Oxford to Windsor to foster team building among the ministry personnel. Playing treasure hunt brought a sense of sentiment as I observed the strength and vitality of the younger generation, and I found myself struggling to keep up. Near the end, there was a clue about a coffee shop named after a “brutal emperor,” and I pointed out that it was Caffè Nero. The team seemed surprised, unaware of the connection between the name and the clue. I was thankful that I still had some contribution to make to this activity. The retreat concluded with songs of praise and thanksgiving sharing. Although we may be small, each of us has a unique purpose. As long as we work together with unity and love, it is through our collective efforts that the Church pleases God.

During Passion Week, we immersed ourselves in Jewish culture by organising a Passover dinner. Nine tables were filled, and the wholehearted dedication of the brothers and sisters added extra warmth to the gathering. For the Christmas service, we adopted a concert format with an evangelistic message as the core, complemented by hymns and testimonies. This deeply touched the hearts of many. Witnessing God's marvellous works and experiencing His presence among us was truly a reason for gratitude!

The number of ministry personnel continues to grow, and it’s heartening to witness more members actively participating in serving. A ministry sharing session was held after the Mandarin Service, providing an opportunity for brothers and sisters to gain a deeper understanding of the significance of serving. While the Church still faces challenges, particularly in the area of pastoral care for brothers, we humbly pray to the Lord to prepare suitable male coworkers who can better support and care for our brothers.

The Young Working Adults Fellowship has gradually seen its attendance stabilise. It’s my pleasure to share special topics once a month, from perspectives on money and joy in the midst of trials to biomedical science, abortion, capital punishment, and simple evangelism methods. Through these sessions, we hope to help young people better understand God’s will and live out the essence of being a Christian.

In recent years, new immigrant families have encountered various changes, leading to an increase in conflicts. The Father School course, which encourages dads to discover their roles and significance, has blessed many families. If the Lord permits, we plan to hold Mother School in the future, enabling sisters to learn as well. The Church’s sermons also emphasise family themes, striving to strengthen the family system from every aspect, enabling all families belonging to the Lord to live out their beautiful testimonies.

May God’s powerful arm protect us, enabling us to remain steadfast in adversity, and embrace new challenges ahead.

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牧者的話 林小敏傳道

如果要⽤最簡單的字眼，去描述過去⼀年教會的狀態，我會形容⼤家與教會的關係進深了、 弟兄姊妹之間的關係也進深了。

感謝神！教會現時的事奉⼈⼿整體來說都比以前多，喜⾒有不少新⼈加入事奉⾏列，起來承 擔責任。不論是粵語及國語堂的敬拜隊、新增設的詩班、崇拜司事及影⾳團隊、Youth導師 們、香港⼈⼩組及香⾥⼤排檔的事奉團隊等，⼈數都有明顯增加。雖然⼤部分教會⼦弟已升 讀中學，但⼀眾兒童主⽇學老師仍忠⼼堅守崗位，默默地牧養我們可愛的⼩朋友。願主悅納 ⼤家的服侍。

除了事奉⼈數有增長，⼤部分香港⼈⼩組均有穩定聚會，亦有崇拜新朋友加入⼩組。每逢看 到當有組員⾝體不適時⼤家會⾃發祈禱守望、當有組員或其家⼈未信時⼤家會⾃發傳福⾳及 栽培、當有組員回港時⼤家會⾃發約飲茶團聚、當有組員已搬離⽜津時⼤家會彼此探望…… 實在為我們有如此深厚的情誼感謝神。

然⽽，⼈與⼈之間難免會出現⼤⼤⼩⼩的相處問題；⼩組亦不例外。雖然磨合期不容易，但 從另⼀⾓度看，這是⼤家都將教會放於⼼上、選擇留下來⼀起⾯對的結果。求神帶領各⼈學 習當中的功課，靠主跨過難關，建立真正互為肢體的關係。我們當中亦有⼈因不同原因轉返 英⽂教會，求主祝福及帶領他們有更美好的教會⽣活。

這兩年間教會共有三對新⼈結婚，真的⼗分熱鬧⼜感恩；願主祝福其婚姻⽣活。本年度教會 有⼗多位肢體上洗禮班，其認真追求主的態度令⼈感動；求主繼續塑造他們的屬靈⽣命。學 ⽣團契全年集中查考彼得⽣平，⼀同學習在⼈⽣的軟弱與挑戰中，努⼒為主堅持、忠⼼事 奉。

願神繼續帶領我們每⼀個，天天⾏在主的真道中；做⼀個有信⼼⼜有⾏動，跟從主到底的基 督徒；阿⾨！

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PASTOR’S REPORT Toby Lam

If I were to use the simplest words to describe the church’s state over the past year, I would say that everyone’s relationship with the Church has grown stronger, and so have the relationships among members.

Praise to the Lord that the Church’s current ministry personnel are more than before, and it’s heartwarming to witness many newcomers taking on responsibilities. From the Cantonese and Mandarin worship teams to the newly established choir, ushers, and audiovisual teams, to the youth mentors, Hong Kong cell groups, and 香⾥⼤排檔, the number of people involved has significantly increased. Although many children in Church have transitioned to secondary school, the dedicated children’s Sunday School teachers continue to faithfully hold their positions, quietly guiding our precious children. May the Lord accept everyone’s service.

In addition to the increase in ministry personnel, most Hong Kong cell groups have maintained stable gatherings, and new friends have joined the worship groups. Whenever a member falls ill, everyone spontaneously prays and offers support; when a member or their family hasn’t yet become a believer, everyone evangelises and provides guidance; when a member returns to Hong Kong, everyone gathers for dim sum; when a member moves away from Oxford, everyone makes an effort to visit each other. I am truly grateful to God for the deep friendships that have blossomed through these experiences.

However, it’s inevitable that there will be various issues in interpersonal relationships, even in cell groups. While the adjustment period can be challenging, it also demonstrates that everyone has the Church in their hearts and chooses to stay and face it together. Let us pray for God to guide everyone to learn from these experiences, rely on the Lord to overcome difficulties, and establish a genuine relationship of mutual support. Some of us have returned to English churches for various reasons, so let us pray for the Lord to bless and lead them to have a healthy church life.

In the past two years, our Church has been blessed with three newlyweds, which is a truly joyous occasion. May the Lord bless their marriage and guide them on their spiritual journey together. This year, over ten members attended the baptism class, and their sincere dedication to the Lord is truly inspiring. Let us pray for the Lord to continue shaping their spiritual lives and helping them grow in their faith. Throughout the year, the student fellowship has been studying the life of Peter. Together, we learned how to persevere through challenges and serve faithfully in the face of life’s difficulties.

May God continue to guide each of us to walk daily in His truth, to be Christians who live with faith and action, and to follow the Lord to the end. Amen!

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主席感言 馬日恆弟兄

回看近幾年的週年報告，不少也提及疫情為教會帶來的衝擊，可幸的是我們能更感受到神的 恩典。疫情算是過去了，今年的報告先來報個喜，便來恭喜教會剛結婚的三對新⼈，祝願神 給他們⼀段能為主結下更多果⼦的婚姻。

我也要對教會為神所結下的果⼦和鬆⼟撒種⽽感恩。無論是去年在教會受洗的新葡，還是20 位參加爸爸學校的弟兄，以及各⼩組、團契和主⽇學為各弟兄姊妹及慕道友的栽種，都很能 彰顯神及教會的祝福，讓我們得着被主使⽤的榮美。

在此要感謝各事奉⼈員，尤其看到你們響應教會的呼籲，到不夠⼈事奉的崗位去幫忙。無論 是敬拜、司事、主⽇學、⻘年組與其他教會活動，都能看⾒⼤家對神的教會之熱忱。記得三 年多前與不少剛從香港來的教友交談時，我不時會聽到：「Sunny，感謝你們教會對我們的 幫助。」我很感恩神使⽤⽜津教會來接待初到埗的港⼈家庭，但令我更感恩的是不少來了幾 年的教友現在會對我說：「我們教會可否嘗試不同的渠道來接觸更多未認識我們的家庭。」 對我來說，⼀句內的兩個「我們」絕對是繞樑三⽇。在此多謝⼤家，也感謝主使我們能在⽜ 津找到這個屬靈的家。

願神繼續使⽤我們來讓更多⼈得着福⾳，令他們能視敝會為屬靈的家！

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CHAIRMAN’S REPORT Sunny Ma

Reflecting on the annual reports of recent years, many have highlighted the profound impact of the pandemic on the Church. Fortunately, amidst the challenges, we have been able to experience God’s grace even more deeply. As the pandemic appears to be coming to an end, this year’s report brings joyous news to celebrate the three newlywed couples within our church community. May God bless them with marriages that bear abundant fruit for the Lord.

I also want to express my gratitude for the fruits and seeds sown by the Church for God. Whether it’s the new believers baptised in our Church last year, the 20 brothers who participated in the Father School, or the spiritual nurturing efforts of various groups, fellowships, and Sunday School for brothers, sisters, and seekers, all these reflect God’s and the Church’s blessings, allowing us to experience the beauty of being used by the Lord.

I want to express my deepest gratitude to all the serving personnel, particularly for your unwavering response to the Church’s call to assist in areas where there’s a shortage of volunteers. Whether it is worship, ushering, Sunday school, youth group, or other church activities, we can see everyone's enthusiasm for God's church. I remember talking to many Church members who had just arrived from Hong Kong over three years ago, and I often heard, "Sunny, thank you for your church's help." I am very grateful that God used OXCCC to welcome Hong Kong families who had just arrived, but what makes me even more grateful is that many Church members who have been here for a few years now say to me, "Can our church try different channels to reach more families who do not know us?" In one simple sentence, the words “our” and “us” resonate deeply within me, bringing a sense of warmth and unity. I want to extend my heartfelt appreciation to each and every one of you. Additionally, I want to express my deepest gratitude to the Lord for enabling us to find this spiritual sanctuary in Oxford.

May God continue to use us to share the gospel to more people, so that they can see our church as their spiritual home!

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教會大事年表 MAJOR EVENTS

2024
5⽉ 4 - 6 退修營：⾯對時代挑戰 靠主燃燒⽣命
May Church Retreat Camp
12 浸禮主⽇崇拜
Baptismal Service
19 週年會友⼤會
Annual General Meeting
7⽉ 6 ⻘年組Portsmouth⼀⽇遊
July Youth Group day trip to Portsmouth
25 獲邀出席All Saints Church冊立Rev. Paul Niemiec為主任牧師典禮
Attended the licensing service of Rev. Paul Niemiec as Priest-in-charge
27 事奉⼈員⾏退修同樂⽇
Service personnel team building day
9⽉ 14 中秋同樂⽇
Sept Mid-Autumn Festival gathering
15 成⼈主⽇學-詩篇選讀(逢週⽇共8堂)
Adult Sunday School - Selected Readings from Psalms (8 lessons)
21 學⽣團契迎新晚會
Student Fellowship Welcome Party
10⽉ 19 兒童主⽇學親⼦崇拜
Oct Sunday School Family Worship
11⽉ 10 與教會顧問盧⿓光牧師交流
Nov Meeting with Church Advisor Rev. Lung Kwong Lo
24 教會53週年堂慶紀念
Celebrating our 53rd Anniversary

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2024
12⽉ 7 ⻘年組Birmingham聖誕市集尋寶⼀⽇遊
Dec Youth Group day trip to Birmingham
14 聖誕報佳⾳
Christmas Carols
25 聖誕⾳樂崇拜：童話可變真?及聯歡會
Christmas Musical Worship and celebration
2025
1⽉ 11&18 主辦「英國第六屆爸爸學校」-共20位爸爸畢業
Jan Hosting 6th UK Fathers’ School - 20 graduated
19 與All Saints及Lime Walk本地英語教會聯合崇拜
Joint Service with All Saints and Lime Walk Church
2⽉ 2 新春主⽇崇拜及聯歡會
Feb Lunar New Year Service and celebration
4⽉ 18 受苦節默想晚會:「⼗架七⾔」
April Good Friday Meditation
20 復活節聯合崇拜
Easter Joint Service

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經常聚會 REGULAR MEETINGS

主⽇崇拜 Sunday Service

家庭⼩組 Family Groups

星期⽇ 下午⼆時 Sunday 2pm

粵語堂

All Saints Highfield Lime Walk, Headington. OX3 7AL

國語堂

Lime Walk Methodist Church 47 Lime Walk, Headington. OX3 7AB

基立、平安、信實、歡欣、 伊甸園、溫柔、同⾏、的確家

屬粵語事⼯的香港⼈家庭⼩組 各組聚會時間不同

Cantonese cell groups for families from Hong Kong

聖經教導 Teaching

粤語成⼈主⽇學 Cantonese Sunday School 季度舉⾏ Every Quarter

兒童/⻘少年 Youth

兒童主⽇學 Sunday School

星期⽇ 下午⼆時 Sunday 2pm Lime Walk Methodist Church

粵語網上查經 Cantonese Bible Study 隔星期五 晚上⼋時半 Every other Friday 8:30pm

⻘少年崇拜 Youth Service

星期⽇ 下午⼆時 Sunday 2pm All Saints Church House

國語查經班 Mandarin Bible Study

星期四 晚上⼋時半 Thursday 8:30pm

⽣活事⼯ Life Ministry

香⾥⼤排檔晚會

單⽉最後⼀個星期⼆ Bi-monthly Woodstock Road Baptist Church

職⻘ Working Adults

學⽣事⼯ Student Ministry

職⻘團契 Working Adults

星期六 晚上六時半 Saturday 6:30pm Lime Walk Methodist Church

學⽣團契 Student Fellowship

星期六 晚上六時半 Saturday 6:30pm Lime Walk Methodist Church

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收支賬目報告 SUMMARY OF ACCOUNTS for the year ended 31[st] December 2024

財政報告

  1. 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。

  2. 財務活動報表 (財政報告的第5⾴) 中的「指定經費」為建堂基⾦。

  3. 建堂基⾦ : 詳情請參閲 附註14 (財政報告的第11⾴)。本年度之總收入為£3,280，當中包 。

括利息及會友每⽉定期認捐。本年度總⽀出為£2,000

  1. 共£8,000的差傳奉獻分別捐給包括英國華⼈關懷癌症協會, 英國號⾓, 世界福⾳動員會 (⽀ 持官志達牧師) 與 Frontiers Overseas。

  2. 我們真的要再次感謝主對2024年豐富的供應。我們也感謝會員每⽉定期奉獻以及那些通 過網上銀⾏和星期⽇奉獻的會員。總收入比2023年多£19,545。通過可豁免稅項奉獻的會 員⼤⼤增加，因此今年的退稅額亦有所增加。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

  1. These Accounts are taken from the Independent Examiner’s full Report and is available on request.

  2. On the “Statement of Financial Activities” (page 5 of the Accounts), the column headed “Designated Fund” is the Building Fund.

  3. Building Fund: The summary of this is shown separately in Note 14 (page 11 of the Accounts). Total Income was £3,280 for the year and this included Interests. There are members who pledge monthly to the Building Fund. Total Expenditure was £2,000.

  4. Gifts to Missions of £8000 were given to some Missions, including Chinese Association for Cancer Care, CCHC-UK, OM (for the support of Pastor Koon) and Frontiers Overseas.

  5. We really want to thank the Lord again for His rich provision for the year 2024. We are thankful to those members who give monthly by Standing Order and to those who give by Online Banking and Sunday offerings. Total Income was £19,545 more than 2023. The members who give via Gift Aid have increased greatly hence the increase in Tax refund this year. 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 greatly for the increased ministries of the Church.

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2024-25 週年報告 Annual Report

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 2024 2024年12月31日財務活動報表


Note
Income from收入:
Donations and legacies奉獻與遺贈
3
Other income其他收入
4
Investment income利息
Total incoming resources總收入
Expenditure on支出:
Charitable activities教會開支
5
Total expenditure總支出
Net income/(expenditure) and net
movement in funds for the year
本年度淨收入/(支出) 及 資金淨變動
Transfer between funds
Net movement in funds
Reconciliation of funds
Total funds brought forward
Total funds carried forward		 常費 指定經費
Unrestricted Designated
Funds
Funds
£
£
164,665
2,790
12,690
-
5,229
490		 總共
Total
Funds
2024
£

167,455

12,690

5,719		 總共
Total
Funds
2023
£

151,564

12,150

2,506
182,584
3,280
185,864
166,220
137,156
2,000
139,156
122,013
137,156
2,000
139,156
122,013
45,428
1,280
-
-
46,708
-
44,207
-
45,428
1,280
949,512
33,076
46,708

982,588
44,207

938,381
£994,940
£34,356		 £1,029,296
£982,588

The statement of financial activities includes all gains and losses recognised in the year. 財務活動報表包含該年度確認的所有收益和損失。

All income and expenditure derives from continuing activities. 所有收入和支出均來自持續活動

There are no recognized gains or losses other than those included in the Statement of Financial Activities. 除財務活動報表中包含的內容外，沒有確認的收益或損失。

The notes on pages 7 to 11 form part of these financial statements 第7至11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
BALANCE SHEET
資產負債表
for the year ended 31st December 2024
截至2024年12月31日止年度
Note
2024
£
Fixed assets固定資產
Tangible assets有形固定資產
11
744,097
Total fixed assets
744,097
Current assets流動資產
Bank accounts銀行帳戶
10,079
Deposit accounts儲蓄存款
241,814
Building fund accounts (designated)建堂基金
34,356
Total current assets流動資產總額
286,249
Liabilities負債
Creditors falling due within one year一年內到期的債權人
12
1,050
Net current assets淨流動資產
285,199
Total assets less current liabilities資產總額扣除流動負債
285,199
Creditors:falling due after more than 1 year
-
Provisions for liabilities
Total net assets資產淨值總額
13
£1,029,296
The funds of the Charity慈善機構的資金
Designated income funds指定經費
14
34,356
Unrestricted income funds非限定用途經費
14
994,940
Revaluation reserve
-
Total unrestricted funds非限制性資金總額
1,029,296
Total charity funds慈善機構資金總額
£1,029,296		 6.
2023
£
746,257
746,257
11,795
192,480
33,076
237,351
1,020
236,331
236,331
-
£982,588
33,076
949,512
-
982,588
£982,588

Approved by the Trustees on ………………………………. 2025 and signed on their behalf. 信託人於二零二五年 月 日認可及簽署

……………………………. C E Ho - Trustee

The notes on pages 7 to 11 form part of these financial statements 第7至11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 9. NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS 賬目附註 for the year ended 31st December 2024 (continued) 截至2024年12月31日止年度 (續)

5. Analysis of expenditure on charitable activities 慈善活動支出分析

Church expenditure教會開支
Church worker傳道人
Children's and Youth ministry兒童與少年事工
Evangelism and outreach佈道與外展工作
Literature and training屬靈書籍及訓練
Gifts to speakers講員禮物
Other gifts and donations其他禮物及捐獻
Love gifts愛心奉獻
Hall hire禮堂租金
Property expenses物業支出
Church events教會活動
Depreciation – equipment折舊 - 設備
Administrative expenditure行政開支
Hospitality款待
Motor and travel汽車及交通費
Telephone電話費
Printing, post and stationery印刷, 郵費及文具
Repairs and renewals維修及翻新
Other expenditure其他支出
Accountancy會計
Total總計		 2024
2023
Total
Total
£
£
61,548
63,172
1,020
1,471
1,155
339
1,063
8,110
6,750
8,000
7,000
670
590
25,304
17,191
11,756
8,026
7,219
325
2,160
2,158
126,942
108,085
2,852
2,815
1,704
1,223
1,460
1,347
719
994
1,649
3,213
2,780
3,316
1,050
1,020
12,214
13,928
£139,156
£122,013

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牛津華人基督教會

OXFORD CHINESE CHRISTIAN CHURCH 11.

NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS 賬目附註

for the year ended 31st December 2024 (continued) 截至2024年12月31日止年度 (續)

  1. Creditors: amounts falling due within one year 債權人：一年 內 到期的金額

2024 2023 £ £ Accruals 應計項目 1,050 1,020 £1,050 £1,020

13.Analysis of net assets between funds
基金間淨資產分析
Tangible fixed assets有形固定資產
Cash at bank and in hand銀行帳戶
Other net current assets/(liabilities)
其他淨流動資產（負債）
Total總計		 General
Designated
Fund
Funds
£
£
744,097
-
251,893
34,356
(1,050)
-		 Restricted
Funds
£

-

-

-

£-		 Total
£
744,097
286,249
(1,050)
£994,940
£34,356		 £1,029,296
  1. Analysis of charitable funds 慈善資金分析

Analysis of movements in designated funds 指定經費變動分析

Building fund建堂基金
Total總計		 Balance
Incoming
Resources
1.1.2024
resources
expended
Transfers
£
£
£
£
33,076
3,280
(2,000)
-
£33,076
£3,280
£(2,000)
£-		 Funds
31.12.2024
£

34,356

£34,356

Analysis of movements in unrestricted funds 非指定經費

General fund常費
Total總計		 Balance
Incoming
1.1.2024
resources
£
£
949,512
182,584		 Resources
expended
£

(137,156)		 Transfers
£
-

£-		 Funds
31.12.2024
£

994,940
£949,512
£182,584		 £(137,156)
£994,940

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2025 常費預算案 BUDGET

2025預算Budget
Total
總數
Total		 27 000 23 000 500 80 000 700 22 000 8 000 12 960 2 000 5 000 500 181 660 100 000 2 500 2 000 2 500 - 9 500 8 000 700 11 500 26 000 7 000 3 500 2 000 15 000 6 000 1 050 197 250 15 590
-
General
Adminstration
Worship
Outreach
Pastorial
Designated
Total
常費
General
會務
Admin
崇拜
Worship
傳道
Outreach
牧養
Pastoral
指定費用
Designated
總數
Total
2024實際收支Actual		 26 633 22 470 500 79 099 670 21 789 7 881 12 690 5 223 5 229 731 182 915 61 548 1 020 1 155 - - 8 110 8 000 670 10 087 25 304 7 219 2 852 1 704 1 649 4 959 1 020 135 297 47 618
0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 7 881 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 7 881 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 8 000 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00
0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 - 0 00 1 020 23 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00
0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 - 0 00 0 00 1 154 96 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00
0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 - 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 25 303 88 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00
0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 - 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 2 852 24 0 00 4 958 93 0 00
26 633 00 22 470 20 500 00 79 099 00 670 00 21 789 01 0 12 690 00 5 222 50 5 229 36 730 62 175 034 61 548 17 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 8 110 00 0 00 670 00 10 087 15 7 218 88 1703 58 1 648 80 0 00 1 020 00
2025常費預算案
THE BUDGET OF GENERAL FUND FOR 2025
Note
#REF!

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2025 常費預算備註 財政預算包括分配給各部⾨的預算

  1. 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。

  2. 愛⼼奉獻 : 於每⽉聖餐主⽇所收集的主⽇獻⾦將有10%撥作愛⼼奉獻之⽤。弟兄姊妺於愛 ⼼奉獻的捐款將作為艱苦基⾦⽤以幫助有需要⼈⼠。

  3. 傳道⼈ : 預算⽤於聘請兩名全職牧者及1名半職⻘少年事⼯之同⼯，及包括僱主應付的國 ⺠保障⾦ (National Insurance)，退休⾦和房屋津贴。

  4. 禮堂租⽤ : 包括租⽤ All Saints Church、Lime Walk Methodist Church、All Saints Church House 及 Woodstock Road Baptist Church。由於燃料成本上升以及教會事⼯的不斷擴 ⼤，這數額有顯著增加。

  5. 辦事處⾏政費 : 包括公眾保險、信托⼈保險、辦事處電話、⽂具、影印費、Lime Walk Methodist Church 的無線網絡及 ChurchSuite 登記系統。

  6. 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 2025

  1. 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.

  2. Love Gifts : 10% of the Sunday offering during the Joint Communion Service will be given out as Love Gift / Hardship Fund. Donations can be made to this Fund to help those in need.

  3. Church Worker : the budget is for the employment of 2 Full time Pastors and one parttime Youth Worker for 6 months. This includes Employer’s contribution to the National Insurance, Pension scheme and Housing Allowance.

  4. Hall Hire : this includes donations for the use of All Saints Church, Lime Walk Methodist Church, All Saints Church House and Woodstock Road Baptist Church. This has increased greatly due to rising fuel costs and expanding ministries.

  5. Office and Administration : includes Public Liability Insurance, Trustees Indemnity Insurance, Church house telephone/broadband, stationery, printing, BT Broadband in Lime Walk Methodist Church and ChurchSuite system.

  6. 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 2024

INDEX

OXFORD CHINESE CHRISTIAN CHURCH

REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES

for the year ended 31st December 2024

The Trustees are pleased to present their annual report and financial statements of the charity for the year ended 31st December 2024 .

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
Secretary - Dr T Lo
Treasurer - Ms C E Ho
Deacon - Mr H K H Mo
Elder - Mrs R Lomas
Deacon - Dr H Zhou
Deacon - Mr Y C Wu
Deacon - Dr W C Wee (resigned 19thMay 2024)
Deacon - Mr L F Wong
Deacon - Mr T S Ngo

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

1. What did you set out to do in 2024

OCCC aims to spread the Gospel to people in Oxfordshire through passionate worship, appropriate teaching, active pastoral care, dedicated fellowship groups and good hospitality.

OXFORD CHINESE CHRISTIAN CHURCH

REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES

for the year ended 31st December 2024 (continued)

Achievements and Performance (continued)

1. What did we set out to do in 2024 (continued)

We set the following new structure in 2024 to support our objectives:

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, Young Professional, Sunday School, Cantonese and Mandarin ministerial departments.

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 and Young Professional Ministry : This is to promote our ministry to students and young professionals in Oxford and to support the pastoral care of those who participate in our activities organised for this target audience.

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 physical services at the church. Its key responsibilities outside the usual onpremises service are to produce and edit online worship and sermon materials and to support online operations in other ministries.

Pastoral : Pastoral care is provided by online meetings, phone conversations, chat groups and visitations. The regular pastoral meetings are a platform to share pastoral needs among our members who are cared for via various channels. Another objective of this department is to plan for the sermon themes in the Sunday services in order to systematically enhance churchgoers spiritual life. It also oversees various Sunday school groups to allow biblical knowledge being learnt in a relaxed environment among children and teenagers. We are very pleased to have hired two pastors to support the pastoral care of the church.

Evangelism : The main way to promote the Christian faith and our church is via social media. Facebook, Signal and WhatsApp groups are created to promote the church’s Sunday service and other events. After the reopening of church services, it has organised a few bigger evangelical events such as a Chinese New Year service and Christmas service to get to know new arrivals to Oxford.

Campus and Young Professionals Ministry : We have regular weekly fellowship targeting students and young professionals in Oxford. The participants enjoy the biblical sharing as well as having dinner together.

OXFORD CHINESE CHRISTIAN CHURCH

REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES for the year ended 31st December 2024 (continued)

Achievements and Performance (continued)

2. How well did we do it (continued)

Sunday School : We are teaching up to 60 children and youth at Sunday School. We split it into the various 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.

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 hire a youth or/and Mandarin pastor(s) to strengthen the youth and Mandarin ministry.

Financial Review

The total income for the year was £185,864 and total expenditure on charitable activities amounted to £139,156.

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 17[th] March 2024.

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 2025 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 2024.

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:

  1. accounting records were not kept in respect of the charity as required by section 130 of the Act; or

  2. the accounts do not accord with those records; or

  3. 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 OX28 6RB

5th March 2025

OXFORD CHINESE CHRISTIAN CHURCH

STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES for the year ended 31st December 2024

Note
Income from:
Donations and legacies
3
Other income
4
Investment income
Total incoming resources
Expenditure on:
Charitable activities
5
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
2024
2023
£
£
£
£
164,665
2,790
167,455
151,564
12,690
-
12,690
12,150
5,229
490
5,719
2,506
182,584
3,280
185,864
166,220
137,156
2,000
139,156
122,013
137,156
2,000
139,156
122,013
45,428
1,280
46,708
44,207
-
-
-
-
45,428
1,280
46,708
44,207
949,512
33,076
982,588
938,381
£994,940
£34,356£1,029,296
£982,588

The statement of financial activities includes all gains and losses recognised in the year.

All income and expenditure derives from continuing activities.

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 2024

Note
Fixed assets
Tangible assets
11
Total fixed assets
Current assets
Bank accounts
Deposit accounts
Building fund accounts (designated)
Total current assets
Liabilities
Creditors falling due within one year
12
Net current assets
Total assets less current liabilities
Creditors:falling due after more than 1 year
Provisions for liabilities
Total net assets
13
The funds of the Charity
Designated income funds
14
Unrestricted income funds
14
Revaluation reserve
Total unrestricted funds
Total charity funds		 2024
£
744,097
744,097
10,079
241,814
34,356
286,249
1,050
285,199
285,199
-
£1,029,296
34,356
994,940
-
1,029,296
£1,029,296		 2023
£
746,257
746,257
11,795
192,480
33,076
237,351
1,020
236,331
236,331
-
£982,588
33,076
949,512
-
982,588
£982,588

Approved by the Trustees on 2nd March 2025 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 2024

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:

Income received in advance of a specific performance or provision of other specified service is deferred until the criteria for income recognition are met.

d) Fund Accounting

e) Expenditure and Irrecoverable VAT

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 2024 (continued)

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.

Debtors and prepayments are recognised at the settlement amounts due.

2. Legal Status of the Charity

Oxford Christian Chinese Church is a registered charity and was formed under a constitution originally dated May 1984. A new constitution was approved on 17[th] March 2024.

  1. Income from donations
Gifts and donations
Love gifts		 2024
2023
£
£
166,785
150,974
670
590
£167,455
£151,564

Of the £167,455 of income received in 2024 (2023: £151,564) £2,790 was designated funds (2023: £2,880) and £164,665 (2023: £148,684) unrestricted funds.

  1. Other income
Rental income 2024
2023
£
£
12,690
12,150
£12,690
£12,150

OXFORD CHINESE CHRISTIAN CHURCH

NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS

for the year ended 31st December 2024 (continued)

5. 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		 2024
2023
Total
Total
£
£
61,548
63,172
1,020
1,471
1,155
339
-
1,063
8,110
6,750
8,000
7,000
670
590
25,304
17,191
11,756
8,026
7,219
325
2,160
2,158
126,942
108,085
2,852
2,815
1,704
1,223
1,460
1,347
719
994
1,649
3,213
2,780
3,316
1,050
1,020
12,214
13,928
£139,156
£122,013

Of the £139,156 expenditure in 2024 (2023: £122,013), £137,156 was charged to unrestricted funds (2023: £122,013) and £2,000 to designated funds (2023: £nil).

6. Net income/(expenditure) for the year

This is stated after charging:
Independent examiner's fee		 2024
2023
£
£
1,050
1,020

No employees had emoluments in excess of £60,000 (2023: £Nil).

for the year ended 31st December 2024 (continued)

OXFORD CHINESE CHRISTIAN CHURCH NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS

7. Staff costs

Salaries and Wages 2024
2023
£
£
61,548
63,172
£61,548
£63,172

No employees had emoluments in excess of £60,000 (2023: £Nil).

8. Staff numbers

The average monthly number of employees during the year was as follows:

2024 2023
Number Number
2 3

9. Related party transactions

There were no transactions with the trustees during the year which require separate disclosure within the financial statements.

10. 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.

11. Tangible fixed assets

Cost:
As at 1 January 2024
Additions
As at 31 December 2024
Depreciation:
As at 1 January 2024
Charge for year
As at 31 December 2024
Net book value:
As at 31 December 2024
As at 31 December 2023		 Freehold
Fixtures &
Property
Equipment
£
£
741,685
17,997
-
-
741,685
17,997
-
13,425
-
2,160
-
15,585
£741,685
£2,412
£741,685
£4,572		 Total
£
759,682
-
759,682
13,425
2,160
15,585
£744,097
£746,257

OXFORD CHINESE CHRISTIAN CHURCH

NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS

for the year ended 31st December 2024 (continued)

12. Creditors: amounts falling due within one year

Accruals
Analysis of net assets between funds
Tangible fixed assets
Cash at bank and in hand
Other net current assets/(liabilities)
Total		 2024
£
1,050
£1,050
General
Designated Restricted
Fund
Funds
Funds
£
£
£
744,097
-
-
251,893
34,356
-
(1,050)
-
-
£994,940
£34,356
£-		 2023
£
1,020
£1,020
Total
£
744,097
286,249
(1,050)
£1,029,296

13. Analysis of net assets between funds

14. Analysis of charitable funds

Analysis of movements in designated funds

Building fund
Total		 Balance
Incoming
Resources
1.1.2024
resources
expended
Transfers
£
£
£
£
33,076
3,280
(2,000)
-
£33,076
£3,280
£(2,000)
£-		 Funds
31.12.2024
£
34,356
£34,356

Analysis of movements in unrestricted funds

General fund
Total		 Balance
Incoming
Resources
1.1.2024
resources
expended
Transfers
£
£
£
£
949,512
182,584
(137,156)
-
£949,512
£182,584 £(137,156)
£-		 Funds
31.12.2024
£
994,940
£994,940

OXFORD CHINESE CHRISTIAN CHURCH

Accounts - 31st December 2024

OXFORD CHINESE CHRISTIAN CHURCH

Registered Charity No: 291514

Accounts - 31st December 2024

INDEX

OXFORD CHINESE CHRISTIAN CHURCH

REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES

for the year ended 31st December 2024

The Trustees are pleased to present their annual report and financial statements of the charity for the year ended 31st December 2024 .

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
Secretary - Dr T Lo
Treasurer - Ms C E Ho
Deacon - Mr H K H Mo
Elder - Mrs R Lomas
Deacon - Dr H Zhou
Deacon - Mr Y C Wu
Deacon - Dr W C Wee (resigned 19thMay 2024)
Deacon - Mr L F Wong
Deacon - Mr T S Ngo

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

1. What did you set out to do in 2024

OCCC aims to spread the Gospel to people in Oxfordshire through passionate worship, appropriate teaching, active pastoral care, dedicated fellowship groups and good hospitality.

OXFORD CHINESE CHRISTIAN CHURCH

REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES

for the year ended 31st December 2024 (continued)

Achievements and Performance (continued)

1. What did we set out to do in 2024 (continued)

We set the following new structure in 2024 to support our objectives:

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, Young Professional, Sunday School, Cantonese and Mandarin ministerial departments.

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 and Young Professional Ministry : This is to promote our ministry to students and young professionals in Oxford and to support the pastoral care of those who participate in our activities organised for this target audience.

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 physical services at the church. Its key responsibilities outside the usual onpremises service are to produce and edit online worship and sermon materials and to support online operations in other ministries.

Pastoral : Pastoral care is provided by online meetings, phone conversations, chat groups and visitations. The regular pastoral meetings are a platform to share pastoral needs among our members who are cared for via various channels. Another objective of this department is to plan for the sermon themes in the Sunday services in order to systematically enhance churchgoers spiritual life. It also oversees various Sunday school groups to allow biblical knowledge being learnt in a relaxed environment among children and teenagers. We are very pleased to have hired two pastors to support the pastoral care of the church.

Evangelism : The main way to promote the Christian faith and our church is via social media. Facebook, Signal and WhatsApp groups are created to promote the church’s Sunday service and other events. After the reopening of church services, it has organised a few bigger evangelical events such as a Chinese New Year service and Christmas service to get to know new arrivals to Oxford.

Campus and Young Professionals Ministry : We have regular weekly fellowship targeting students and young professionals in Oxford. The participants enjoy the biblical sharing as well as having dinner together.

OXFORD CHINESE CHRISTIAN CHURCH

REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES for the year ended 31st December 2024 (continued)

Achievements and Performance (continued)

2. How well did we do it (continued)

Sunday School : We are teaching up to 60 children and youth at Sunday School. We split it into the various 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.

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 hire a youth or/and Mandarin pastor(s) to strengthen the youth and Mandarin ministry.

Financial Review

The total income for the year was £185,864 and total expenditure on charitable activities amounted to £139,156.

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 17[th] March 2024.

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 2025 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 2024.

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:

  1. accounting records were not kept in respect of the charity as required by section 130 of the Act; or

  2. the accounts do not accord with those records; or

  3. 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 OX28 6RB

5th March 2025

OXFORD CHINESE CHRISTIAN CHURCH

STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES for the year ended 31st December 2024

Note
Income from:
Donations and legacies
3
Other income
4
Investment income
Total incoming resources
Expenditure on:
Charitable activities
5
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
2024
2023
£
£
£
£
164,665
2,790
167,455
151,564
12,690
-
12,690
12,150
5,229
490
5,719
2,506
182,584
3,280
185,864
166,220
137,156
2,000
139,156
122,013
137,156
2,000
139,156
122,013
45,428
1,280
46,708
44,207
-
-
-
-
45,428
1,280
46,708
44,207
949,512
33,076
982,588
938,381
£994,940
£34,356£1,029,296
£982,588

The statement of financial activities includes all gains and losses recognised in the year.

All income and expenditure derives from continuing activities.

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 2024

Note
Fixed assets
Tangible assets
11
Total fixed assets
Current assets
Bank accounts
Deposit accounts
Building fund accounts (designated)
Total current assets
Liabilities
Creditors falling due within one year
12
Net current assets
Total assets less current liabilities
Creditors:falling due after more than 1 year
Provisions for liabilities
Total net assets
13
The funds of the Charity
Designated income funds
14
Unrestricted income funds
14
Revaluation reserve
Total unrestricted funds
Total charity funds		 2024
£
744,097
744,097
10,079
241,814
34,356
286,249
1,050
285,199
285,199
-
£1,029,296
34,356
994,940
-
1,029,296
£1,029,296		 2023
£
746,257
746,257
11,795
192,480
33,076
237,351
1,020
236,331
236,331
-
£982,588
33,076
949,512
-
982,588
£982,588

Approved by the Trustees on 2nd March 2025 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 2024

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:

Income received in advance of a specific performance or provision of other specified service is deferred until the criteria for income recognition are met.

d) Fund Accounting

e) Expenditure and Irrecoverable VAT

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 2024 (continued)

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.

Debtors and prepayments are recognised at the settlement amounts due.

2. Legal Status of the Charity

Oxford Christian Chinese Church is a registered charity and was formed under a constitution originally dated May 1984. A new constitution was approved on 17[th] March 2024.

  1. Income from donations
Gifts and donations
Love gifts		 2024
2023
£
£
166,785
150,974
670
590
£167,455
£151,564

Of the £167,455 of income received in 2024 (2023: £151,564) £2,790 was designated funds (2023: £2,880) and £164,665 (2023: £148,684) unrestricted funds.

  1. Other income
Rental income 2024
2023
£
£
12,690
12,150
£12,690
£12,150

OXFORD CHINESE CHRISTIAN CHURCH

NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS

for the year ended 31st December 2024 (continued)

5. 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		 2024
2023
Total
Total
£
£
61,548
63,172
1,020
1,471
1,155
339
-
1,063
8,110
6,750
8,000
7,000
670
590
25,304
17,191
11,756
8,026
7,219
325
2,160
2,158
126,942
108,085
2,852
2,815
1,704
1,223
1,460
1,347
719
994
1,649
3,213
2,780
3,316
1,050
1,020
12,214
13,928
£139,156
£122,013

Of the £139,156 expenditure in 2024 (2023: £122,013), £137,156 was charged to unrestricted funds (2023: £122,013) and £2,000 to designated funds (2023: £nil).

6. Net income/(expenditure) for the year

This is stated after charging:
Independent examiner's fee		 2024
2023
£
£
1,050
1,020

No employees had emoluments in excess of £60,000 (2023: £Nil).

for the year ended 31st December 2024 (continued)

OXFORD CHINESE CHRISTIAN CHURCH NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS

7. Staff costs

Salaries and Wages 2024
2023
£
£
61,548
63,172
£61,548
£63,172

No employees had emoluments in excess of £60,000 (2023: £Nil).

8. Staff numbers

The average monthly number of employees during the year was as follows:

2024 2023
Number Number
2 3

9. Related party transactions

There were no transactions with the trustees during the year which require separate disclosure within the financial statements.

10. 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.

11. Tangible fixed assets

Cost:
As at 1 January 2024
Additions
As at 31 December 2024
Depreciation:
As at 1 January 2024
Charge for year
As at 31 December 2024
Net book value:
As at 31 December 2024
As at 31 December 2023		 Freehold
Fixtures &
Property
Equipment
£
£
741,685
17,997
-
-
741,685
17,997
-
13,425
-
2,160
-
15,585
£741,685
£2,412
£741,685
£4,572		 Total
£
759,682
-
759,682
13,425
2,160
15,585
£744,097
£746,257

OXFORD CHINESE CHRISTIAN CHURCH

NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS

for the year ended 31st December 2024 (continued)

12. Creditors: amounts falling due within one year

Accruals
Analysis of net assets between funds
Tangible fixed assets
Cash at bank and in hand
Other net current assets/(liabilities)
Total		 2024
£
1,050
£1,050
General
Designated Restricted
Fund
Funds
Funds
£
£
£
744,097
-
-
251,893
34,356
-
(1,050)
-
-
£994,940
£34,356
£-		 2023
£
1,020
£1,020
Total
£
744,097
286,249
(1,050)
£1,029,296

13. Analysis of net assets between funds

14. Analysis of charitable funds

Analysis of movements in designated funds

Building fund
Total		 Balance
Incoming
Resources
1.1.2024
resources
expended
Transfers
£
£
£
£
33,076
3,280
(2,000)
-
£33,076
£3,280
£(2,000)
£-		 Funds
31.12.2024
£
34,356
£34,356

Analysis of movements in unrestricted funds

General fund
Total		 Balance
Incoming
Resources
1.1.2024
resources
expended
Transfers
£
£
£
£
949,512
182,584
(137,156)
-
£949,512
£182,584 £(137,156)
£-		 Funds
31.12.2024
£
994,940
£994,940

OXFORD CHINESE CHRISTIAN CHURCH

Accounts - 31st December 2024