OASIS CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP (TELFORD)
ADVANCEMENT OF THE CHRISTIAN FAITH IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE BASIS OF FAITH, AND SUCH OTHER CHARITABLE PURPOSES AS SHALL, IN THE OPINION OF THE CHARITY TRUSTEES, PUT INTO PRACTICE THE CHRISTIAN FAITH IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE BASIS OF FAITH, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO: THE PREVENTION AND RELIEF OF NEED, HARDSHIP AND SICKNESS, THE ADVANCEMENT OF EDUCATION AND PROVISION OF SOCIAL WELFARE FACILITIES
Objects
3.1. THE PURPOSES OF THE CIO ARE:3.1.1. THE ADVANCEMENT OF THE CHRISTIAN FAITH IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE BASIS OF FAITH, PRIMARILY, BUT NOT EXCLUSIVELY, WITHIN TELFORD AND THE SURROUNDING NEIGHBOURHOOD; AND3.1.2. SUCH OTHER CHARITABLE PURPOSES AS SHALL, IN THE OPINION OF THE CHARITY TRUSTEES, PUT INTO PRACTICE THE CHRISTIAN FAITH IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE BASIS OF FAITH, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO: THE PREVENTION AND RELIEF OF NEED, HARDSHIP AND SICKNESS; THE ADVANCEMENT OF EDUCATION; AND THE PROVISION OF FACILITIES IN THE INTERESTS OF SOCIAL WELFARE FOR RECREATION OR OTHER LEISURE TIME OCCUPATION OF INDIVIDUALS WHO HAVE NEED OF SUCH FACILITIES BY REASON OF THEIR YOUTH, AGE INFIRMITY OR DISABILITY, FINANCIAL HARDSHIP OR SOCIAL CIRCUMSTANCES WITH THE OBJECT OF IMPROVING THEIR CONDITIONS OF LIFE;PROVIDED THAT THE ADVANCEMENT OF SUCH PURPOSES MUST BE UNDERTAKEN IN A MANNER THAT IS CONSISTENT WITH THE DOCTRINAL DISTINCTIVES AND ETHICAL STATEMENTS AS MAY BE ADOPTED AND AMENDED BY THE CIO FROM TIME TO TIME.
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The charity reported unrestricted reserves of £156,376, an increase from the previous year's £140,605. The accounts state that these funds are intended to meet loan repayments for a purchased building and ongoing running costs. The trustees confirmed that no audit was required and the accounts were independently examined with no matters causing concern.
What the accounts disclose
“Donations and legacies 91,976” — page 6
Policies the charity declares
- Complaints handling
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Conflicting interests
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Investment
- Paying staff
- Risk management
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
- Trustee expenses policy and procedures
- Volunteer management
Property (HM Land Registry)
Trustees
- COMFORT BEECH
- Frederick Annancy
- KOBINA NKETSIA ETSIBAH
- Rejoice Nyarko
- Rev JOSEPHINE DAWN BOTFIELD
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £92k | £76k |
| 31/12/2023 | £68k | £63k |
| 31/12/2022 | £76k | £46k |
| 31/12/2021 | £51k | £42k |
| 31/12/2020 | £41k | £46k |
Common questions
Is OASIS CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP (TELFORD) financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The charity reported unrestricted reserves of £156,376, an increase from the previous year's £140,605. The accounts state that these funds are intended to meet loan repayments for a purchased building and ongoing running costs. The trustees confirmed that no audit was required and the accounts were independently examined with no matters causing concern. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.