DERBY HALL CHRISTIAN ASSEMBLY
The advancement of the Christian faith by the proclamation and furtherance of the gospel of God concerning his son Jesus Christ the Lord.Furtherance of the other charitable work of the church consistent with the mission statement.The furtherance of the work of the Assemblies of God in Great Britain & Ireland, the promotion of the spiritual teaching,the maintenance of the statement.
Objects
THE OBJECTS OF THE CHURCH ARE FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE PUBLIC:(A) TO ADVANCE THE CHRISTIAN FAITH IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE STATEMENT IN SUCH WAYS AND IN SUCH PARTS OF THE UNITED KINGDOM OR THE WORLD AS THE CHURCH COUNCIL FROM TIME TO TIME MAY THINK FIT;(B) TO RELIEVE SICKNESS AND FINANCIAL HARDSHIP AND TO PROMOTE AND PRESERVE GOOD HEALTH BY THE PROVISION OF FUNDS, GOODS OR SERVICES OF ANY KIND INCLUDING THROUGH THE PROVISION OF COUNSELLING AND SUPPORT IN SUCH PARTS OF THE UNITED KINGDOM OR THE WORLD AS THE CHURCH COUNCIL FROM TIME TO TIME THINK FIT; AND(C) TO ADVANCE EDUCATION IN SUCH WAYS AND IN SUCH PARTS OF THE UNITED KINGDOM OR THE WORLD AS THE CHURCH COUNCIL FROM TIME TO TIME MAY THINK FIT.
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit of £23,541 for the year ended 31 December 2024, with total resources expended exceeding total income. Despite this deficit, the charity holds unrestricted reserves of £335,883, which the trustees consider adequate to fulfill obligations and earmark for future building projects. The independent examiner confirmed that no matters came to their attention giving cause to believe the financial statements were materially misstated.
What the accounts disclose
“Donations and gifts 48,938” — page 14
“During the same period, L Okraku received payments for accountancy services provided of £500 (2023: £500), drummer services provided of £3,060 (2023: £2,620), and hospitality services provided of £350 (2023: £550).” — page 16
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- Campaigns and political activity policy and procedures
- Complaints handling
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Conflicting interests
- Engaging external speakers at charity events policy and procedures
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- Investing charity funds policy and procedures
- Investment
- Paying staff
- Risk management
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
- Social media policy and procedures
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
- Trustee expenses policy and procedures
- Volunteer management
Trustees
- Rev SAMUEL AKWAKAchair
- LAWRENCE OKRAKU
- Mamello Ntaisi
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £57k | £86k |
| 31/12/2023 | £52k | £73k |
| 31/12/2022 | £54k | £55k |
| 31/12/2021 | £49k | £52k |
| 31/12/2020 | £78k | £60k |
Common questions
Is DERBY HALL CHRISTIAN ASSEMBLY financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit of £23,541 for the year ended 31 December 2024, with total resources expended exceeding total income. Despite this deficit, the charity holds unrestricted reserves of £335,883, which the trustees consider adequate to fulfill obligations and earmark for future building projects. The independent examiner confirmed that no matters came to their attention giving cause to believe the financial statements were materially misstated. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 21/04/2005 | £2k | Up-Skilling School |