2025-03-31-accounts

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Report of the Trustees And Unaudited Financial Statements For the Period Ended

31st March 2025

Lanarkshire Christian Fellowship Scotland

Charity number: SC043693

Trustee’s Annual Report - 3 - 5 Receipts and Payment Account - 6

Trustees’ Annual Report

For the Year Ended 31 March 2025

The trustees have pleasure in presenting their report together with the financial statements for the period ended 31 March 2025.

Reference & Administrative Information

Charity Name

Tabor Ministries (TM)

Charity' name 'known as' : Lanarkshire Christian Fellowship .

Charity No SC043693

Address

Current Trustees

(Chairman) (Secretary) (Treasure)

Bankers

Royal Bank of Scotland 620 Hamilton Road Motherwell ML1 3DA

Other Trustees who served during the year

None

Structure Governance & Management

Constitution

Lanarkshire Christian Fellowship/Tabor Ministries (TM) is an unincorporated charity, registered with OSCR- ref: SC043693, and is governed by Church Of God Scotland’s' constitution. The Charity was granted charitable status by OSCR on 09th January 2013.

Appointment of Trustees

The committee of Lanarkshire Christian Fellowship/Tabor Ministries (TM) normally meets on a weekly basis, as is also for managing day to day operations of the organisation. The committee members are recruited from the membership and appointed at the AGM according to the constitution.

Management

The trustees are responsible for the strategic direction and governance of the Church, whilst day-to-day running is delegated to the chairman, a non-paid member of staff, servicing as the church minister. We also have several volunteer leaders to assist on a Rota basis.

Objectives & Activities

Charitable purposes

The main activities and achievements through the year included:

1 - Organising conferences and Seminars for families where people are invited from different church groups and discuss faith related issues and help them to cope with their day to day lives. 2 - Organising and facilitate youth seminars and conferences where young people are invited and taught how to handle day to day issues in their lives from Christian perspective and how can they use their abilities in the community they are in.

3 - Organising cultural programmes to motivate everyone to be a part of the community. Organising Sunday school classes, every Sundays where students are invited from the own group and taught Biblical studies to develop their faith.

4 - Organising Youth meetings every once in a month to promote and build their Christian faith which gives them more confidence in their daily lives among their School/ College/Universities. Organising Women's group where they invited people within their group or different churches and pray for the community, government and discuss day to day issues in their life.

5 - Organising Talent programmes and musical evenings to promote everyone's talents and shape their personality which also builds up their confidence on how to address the public.

6 - Organising Carol service where the children and youth sang hymns and songs to senior citizens within the care home.

Activities

Sunday Worship Services: Weekly services for praise, preaching, and fellowship to support spiritual resilience and religious advancement. They are open to all and provide a time for worship, Bible-based teaching, prayer

Sunday Schools: Biblical teaching for children, providing moral education to contribute to youth development and family support
Youth Meetings: Dedicated sessions for young people to explore faith, discuss life issues through a Christian lens, and form supportive friendships, fostering personal development and community ties.
Gospel Meetings: Periodic open gatherings, including outreach services, sharing the Christian message accessibly while providing opportunities for conversation, prayer, and signposting to support, promoting spiritual growth and community well-being.
Kids Club: Interactive sessions for young children with stories, games, and crafts, nurturing early spiritual development.
Discipleship and Leadership Conferences: Conferences and workshops on discipleship and leadership development, offering in-depth teaching and practical skills to deepen faith and enhance service within the church and community, fostering spiritual and communal growth.
Fasting and Prayer Meetings: Gatherings dedicated to prayer, often incorporating fasting, for individuals and the wider community, promoting spiritual growth and mutual support while advancing religious harmony.
Community Fun Day: Events uniting church members and residents through family-friendly activities like games, food, and entertainment, accessible to all, to strengthen neighbourhood bonds and demonstrate commitment to community service, enhancing social inclusion and cohesion.
Music and Testimony Nights: Evenings showcasing personal faith stories and worship through song, providing platforms for sharing spiritual journeys and musical talents to inspire, encourage, and uplift attendees, fostering spiritual growth and creative expression.
Conventions: Gatherings for inspiration and networking, advancing religious objectives through collaborative faith activities.
Care Home Visits During Christmas: Volunteer visits to local care homes during the festive season, featuring carol singing, sharing the Christmas message, and companionship to combat loneliness, spread cheer, and promote emotional well-being among residents, aligning with community support objectives
Tract Distribution: Respectful distribution of Christian literature by volunteers on local high streets and door-to-door, in line with local guidance, offering free resources to those interested without obligation, to share faith messages and provide accessible spiritual guidance, advancing religious outreach and community engagement.
Participation in National Conference: Attendance by members and leaders at national conventions and conferences to connect with the wider Christian community, receive teaching, and gain inspiration for local work, enhancing religious collaboration, spiritual development, and the charity's outreach impact.
Sunday School and Youth Anniversary: Annual celebration of young people's faith journeys through performances, scripture recitations, and awards recognising participation and achievements, enabling children and teenagers to lead worship while showcasing the vibrancy of youth programmes and the dedication of volunteer teachers, fostering educational and spiritual growth within the community.
Church outings (fun/sports/games/food): Periodic outings and sports days that promote wellbeing, inclusion and inter‑generational friendship; concessionary places ensure cost is not a barrier.
Newyear service: To mark the transition into the new year, a special service was held. This provided an opportunity for the congregation and community to gather for a time of thanksgiving for the past year and to seek God's blessing and guidance for the year ahead through worship and prayer

Financial Review The main source of fundillg is from tithe and donations of church members. All funds we received last year were unrestricted and this sum up £35,333.50 The resources expended during the year were £30,405.33. At the end of the year, £46,473.50 renined in the unrestiicted fimd. (Chairman)

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		Charity number SC043693
	Receipts & Payments Account for the period ended 31st March 2025
					2025				2025		2025		2024
			Un Restricted					Restricted			Total		Total
				Fund					Fund
				(£)					(£)				(£)
Receipts
Tithe				£19,677.00					-	19,677.00		20,855.00
Donation						£1,150.00				1,150.00		620.00
Interest						£609.00			-	609.00		404.00
Offertory						£7,331.50				7,331.50		6,671.00
Gift aid						£6,566.00			`	6,566.00		8,297.00

						35,333.50			-	35,333.50		36,847.00
Resources Expended

Accountancy						£320.00			-	320.00		320.00
Rent						£2,634.00			-	2,634.00		2,400.00
Charitydonations						£2,633.00			-	2,633.00		6,356.00
Honorarium to visitingPreache						£3,365.00			-	3,365.00		2,342.00
Donation to HQ						£1,643.00			-	1,643.00		2,202.00
Electronics						£9,006.33			-	9,006.33		526.00
Printingand stationary						£1,082.00			-	1,082.00		993.00
Refreshments						£4,407.00			-	4,407.00		2,739.00
Office costs						2,081.00			-	2,081.00		1,554.00
Sundry						38.00				38.00		350.00
Repairs and Maintainance						1,546.00				1,546.00
Office Equipments						500.00			-	500.00		-
Outreach Activities & Events						£1,150.00			-	1,150.00		-
						30,405.33			-	30,405.33		19,782.00
Assets Purchases						-						-
						-			-			-

Total Payments						30,405.33			-	30,405.33		19,782.00

Net of Receipts /(Payments)							4,928.17		-	4,928.17		17,065.00
Cash Funds Lastyear end						41,545.33			-	41,545.33		24,480.33
						46,473.50			-	46,473.50		41,545.33
Transfers between Funds						-			-			-

Cash Funds thisyear end						46,473.50			-	46,473.50		41,545.33

Cash at Bank			£46,473.73

Independent Examiner's Report to the trustees of

Tabor Ministries

(Charity number: SC043693 )

I report on the receipt and payment accounts for the year ended 31st March 2025 set out on page 6

Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner:

The charity’s trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The charity’s trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year (under section 43(2) of the Charities Act 1993(the 1993 Act) and that an independent examination is needed.

It is my responsibility to:

examine the accounts under section 43 of the 1993 Act
to follow the procedures laid down in the General Directions given by the Charity Commission (under section 43(7)(b) of the 1993 Act); and
to state whether matters have come to my attention.

Basis of the independent examiner’s report:

My examination was carried out in accordance with the General Directions given by the

Charity Commission. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the

Charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes

consideration of any unusual items of disclosures in the accounts, and seeking explanations from the Trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide

all the evidence that would be required in an audit, and consequently no opinion is given as to whether the accounts present a 'true and fair view' and the report is limited to those matters set out in the statements above.

Independent examiner’s statement:

In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention:

1) which gives me reasonable cause to believe that, in any material respect, the requirements
to keep accounting records in accordance with section 41 of the 1993 Act: and
to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and to comply with

the accounting requirements of the 1993 Act

have not been met or

2) to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn to enable a proper

understanding of the accounts to be reached.

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