CHINESE CHURCH SUPPORT MINISTRIES
Accounts - 31st March 2024
CHINESE CHURCH SUPPORT MINISTRIES
Registered Charity No. 327709
Accounts - 31st March 2024
INDEX
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1-2. Trustees’ Report and General Information
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Independent Examiner’s Report
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Statement of Financial Activities
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Balance Sheet
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6-9. Notes to the Accounts
The following pages are not part of the statutory accounts:
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Income and Expenditure Account - General Fund
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Income and Expenditure Account - Designated Funds
CHINESE CHURCH SUPPORT MINISTRIES
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES for the year ended 31st March 2024
The Trustees are pleased to present their annual report and financial statements of the charity for the year ended 31st March 2024.
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the accounting policies set out in the note 1 to the accounts and comply with the charity’s governing document, the Charities Act 2011 and Accounting and Reporting Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice (second edition) applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and the Republic of Ireland (FRS 102).
Reference and Administration Details
The charity’s name is Chinese Church Support Ministries.
Charity Registration Number: 327709
Registered Office: PO Box 201, Carmarthen SA31 6FP
Trustees and Officers
The Trustees and officers who served during the year and since the year end are as follows:
A Bostock J Noble L Turton (appointed November 2023) J Wienkamp R Wright (appointed November 2023)
UK Director
M Wells (retired November 2023) S Simpson (appointed October 2023)
Objects and Activities
The main objects of the charity are the advancement of the Christian faith, particularly in China and throughout the world amongst Chinese people.
In planning the activities of the charity, the trustees 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
We are grateful for the consistent support we have received in the last year. New supporters are being added, and we are always seeking ways to connect with others who have a heart for China.
Prayer has always been central to what we do and how we support the Chinese church and we are pleased that we continue to receive positive feedback on our monthly China Prayer Letter. It also helps to raise awareness of our work and is a regular reminder for many supporters to pray.
Short-term teams have remained on hold as although China has opened up its borders, the current climate for receiving foreign tourists and cultural exchange teams is not very favourable, especially in ethnic minority areas. The Chinese government continues to increase its system of surveillance, and its revised and drastically broadened anti-espionage laws have increased the wariness of foreign visitors going into China.
CHINESE CHURCH SUPPORT MINISTRIES
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES
for the year ended 31st March 2024 (Continued)
Achievements and Performance (continued)
Due to the Chinese government’s policy of withdrawing all children from foster homes back into state run orphanages, our mercy work in this area looks unlikely to restart for the foreseeable future. We were, however, able to continue with village-based work and some child sponsorship. We were also able to provide medical relief in remote parts of China where medical care is not otherwise provided. The programme of support for church pastors in China, who struggle to raise the necessary finance, has continued and is well funded.
The Literature work continues and all the many resources we have translated, including Bibles, are made available on Micro SD cards which fit into smart phones. This is a wonderful way of getting many resources into the hands of believers in China, and per book is much cheaper than printing. A review is being carried out to ensure that the resources available on the SD cards are meeting the current needs of Christians and pastors within China. With a partnering organisation we have been able to supply a popular apologetic book to thousands of Chinese students, and will continue to do so as the demand for this book from the Chinese church networks is very high.
We will continue to encourage prayer in the coming year, to encourage individuals to support us in any way they can, and also encourage donations for all the work, including the Literature work, which is limited by the amount of money available.
Financial Review
The total income for the year was £120,239 and total expenditure on charitable activities amounted to £186,825.
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 approximately twelve months expenditure plus a balance for projects and unforeseen expenditure. 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 trustees continued to pay close attention to the level of reserves, with a view to these being maintained at the level outlined.
The trustees recognised that the charity’s reserves policy will need to be reviewed in light of the threat of charities being ‘debanked’.
Governing Document
Chinese Church Support Ministries is a registered charity and was formed under a Deed of Trust dated 11[th] December 1987.
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 12th December 2024 and signed on its behalf by:
A Bostock
………………………………….. A Bostock - Trustee
CHINESE CHURCH SUPPORT MINISTRIES
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER’S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES
I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of Chinese Church Support Ministries for the year ended 31st March 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:
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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
17th December 2024
CHINESE CHURCH SUPPORT MINISTRIES
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
| for the year ended 31st March 2024 Unrestricted Designated Funds Funds Total £ £ £ Notes Income from: 3 Voluntary income 89,223 29,011 118,234 4 Investment income 2,005 - 2,005 Total incoming resources 91,228 29,011 120,239 Expenditure on: 5 Charitable activities 103,522 83,303 186,825 Total expenditure 103,522 83,303 186,825 Net income/expenditure (12,294) (54,292) (66,586) Transfers between funds (27,100) 27,100 - Net movement in funds (39,394) (27,192) (66,586) TOTAL FUNDS brought forward 288,412 76,641 365,053 TOTAL FUNDS carried forward £249,018 £49,449 £298,467 |
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2023 Total £ 235,569 524 236,093 150,207 150,207 85,886 - 85,886 279,167 365,053 |
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The notes on pages 6 to 9 form part of these financial statements.
CHINESE CHURCH SUPPORT MINISTRIES
| BALANCE SHEET 31st March 2024 £ CURRENT ASSETS Debtors 7,124 Bank accounts 243,286 Antioch Ministries bank account 49,449 299,859 CURRENT LIABILITIES Creditors and accruals (1,392) NET ASSETS £298,467 Represented by: GENERAL FUND 249,018 DESIGNATED FUNDS 49,449 £298,467 |
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2023 £ 7,100 282,668 76,641 366,409 (1,356) 365,053 288,412 76,641 365,053 |
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These accounts have been approved by the trustees on 12th December 2024 and signed on their behalf by:
A Bostock ........................................... A Bostock - Trustee
The notes on pages 6 to 9 form part of these financial statements.
CHINESE CHURCH SUPPORT MINISTRIES
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS for the year ended 31st March 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 Statement of Recommended Practice: Accounting and Reporting by Charities (second edition) preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) and the Charities Act 2011.
The charity constitutes a public benefit entity as defined by FRS 102.
The trustees consider that there are no material uncertainties about the charity’s ability to continue as a going concern.
b) Donated Services and Facilities
In accordance with the Charities SORP (FRS 102) the general time of volunteers is not recognised in the accounts.
c) 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.
d) 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.
e) 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.
CHINESE CHURCH SUPPORT MINISTRIES
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS
for the year ended 31st March 2024 (continued)
f) 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. Expenditure is classified under the following activity headings:
- Expenditure on Charitable activities includes the cost of supporting the ministry and activities of the charities.
Irrecoverable VAT is charged as a cost against the activity for which the expenditure was incurred.
g) Allocation of Support Costs
Support costs are those functions that assist the work of the Charity but do not directly undertake charitable activities. Support costs principally relate to the running of the UK office.
h) Debtors
Trade and other debtors are recognised at the settlement amounts due after any trade discount offered. Prepayments are valued at the amount prepaid after taking account of any trade discounts due.
i) 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.
j) 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 after allowing for any trade discounts due.
k) Pensions
The Charity operates a defined contribution scheme, the assets of which are held outside the Charity. The contributions by the Charity in the year are detailed in note 9.
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Legal Status of the Charity
Chinese Church Support Ministries is a registered charity and was formed under a Deed of Trust dated 11th December 1987 .
CHINESE CHURCH SUPPORT MINISTRIES
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS
for the year ended 31st March 2024 (continued)
| Unrestricted Designated 2024 Funds Funds Total £ £ £ 3. Voluntary Income Gifts and donations £89,223 £29,011 £118,234 £ 4. Investment Income Interest received £2,005 £- £2,005 5. Charitable Activities Missions and Ministry Support costs 75,930 83,303 159,233 Publicity 7,886 - 7,886 Designated and other gifts 4,100 - 4,100 Travel costs 4,104 - 4,104 Office costs 5,082 - 5,082 Sundry expenses and subscriptions 4,988 - 4,988 Bank charges 40 - 40 Accountancy 1,392 - 1,392 £103,522 £83,303 £186,825 £ 6. Staff Costs 2024 £ Salaries (including national insurance) 39,764 Pension - defined contribution scheme 3,097 No employee was paid more than £60,000 in the year (2023: Nil). |
2023 Total £ 235,569 £524 111,111 12,729 13,840 3,431 5,825 1,865 50 1,356 150,207 2023 £ 35,208 2,404 |
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The average number of staff employed by the charity during the year was as follows:
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| Mission and support and management and administration | 1 | 1 |
| 1 | 1 | |
| Designated Funds | ||
| Designated funds relate to Antioch Ministries. |
7. Designated Funds
8. Transactions with Trustees
During the year there have been no transactions with any of the trustees which require separate disclosure within the financial statements.
No Trustees received any remuneration during the year (2023: £Nil), trustee expenses of £312 were paid during the year.
CHINESE CHURCH SUPPORT MINISTRIES
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS
for the year ended 31st March 2024 (continued)
| 9. | Debtors | |||||
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| 2024 | 2023 | |||||
| £ | £ | |||||
| Gift aid | 7,124 | 7,100 | ||||
| £7,124 | £7,100 | |||||
| 10. | Creditors | |||||
| 2024 | 2023 | |||||
| £ | £ | |||||
| Accruals | 1,392 | 1,356 | ||||
| £1,392 | £1,356 | |||||
| 11. | Analysis of Charitable Funds | |||||
| Analysis of movements in designated funds | ||||||
| Balance | Incoming | Resources | Funds | |||
| 1.4.2023 | resources | expended | Transfers | 31.3.2024 | ||
| £ | £ | £ | £ | £ | ||
| Antioch Ministries | 76,641 | 29,011 | (83,303) | 27,100 | 49,449 | |
| £76,641 | £29,011 | £(83,303) | £27,100 | £49,449 | ||
| Analysis of movements in unrestricted funds | ||||||
| Balance | Incoming | Resources | Funds | |||
| 1.4.2023 | resources | expended | Transfers | 31.3.2024 | ||
| £ | £ | £ | £ | £ | ||
| General fund | 288,412 | 91,228 | (103,522) | (27,100) | 249,018 | |
| £288,412 | £91,228 | £(103,522) | £(27,100) | £249,018 |
| CHINESE CHURCH SUPPORT MINISTRIES INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT for the year ended 31st March 2024 £ £ GENERAL FUND Gifts and Donations Donations 46,745 Antioch Institute - Bibles and literature 26,373 Mercy missions 2,499 Designated income 7,925 Interest received 2,005 Other income 5,681 91,228 Direct Charitable Expenditure Mission and ministry related costs Antioch Institute 26,158 Ministry support 6,911 Salaries (including pension contributions) 42,861 Other gifts and mercy work 4,100 Travel 4,104 Printing and publicity 7,886 Telephone and email 558 Postage 3,443 96,021 Management and Administration Insurance 737 Printing and stationery 344 Subscriptions 126 Training - Bank charges 40 Accountancy 1,392 Computer peripherals 1,149 Sundry 3,713 7,501 103,522 SURPLUS for the year £(12,294) £ |
10. 2023 £ 188,710 - 11,462 2,803 8,300 524 14,283 226,082 69 7,285 37,612 13,840 3,431 12,729 808 4,351 80,125 666 - 350 - 50 1,356 1,231 284 3,937 84,062 142,020 |
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CHINESE CHURCH SUPPORT MINISTRIES
| INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT for the year ended 31st March 2024 £ Designated fund - Antioch Ministries INCOME From General fund 27,100 Other bases and donations 5,636 Other income 23,375 56,111 EXPENDITURE Direct charitable 83,303 Deficit for the year (27,192) Balance brought forward 76,641 Balance carried forward £49,449 £ |
2023 £ 49,024 8,063 1,948 59,035 66,145 (7,110) 83,751 76,641 |
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