THE MESSAGE OF THE CROSS EVANGELICAL CHURCH (TMCEC)
This charity is to meet Spiritual and physical need of its congregation and a wider community. It's main purpose is transforming the community through holistic ministry. We worship God, having a fellowship with each other and committed to serve the community. Our main focus is on lonely and disadvantaged group in the community. We give advice, building up trust with people, and walking with them.
Objects
THE OBJECT OF THE CIO IS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE PUBLIC:TO ADVANCE THE CHRISTIAN FAITH IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE STATEMENT OF BELIEFS IN SUCH WAYS AND IN SUCH PARTS OF THE WORLD AS THE TRUSTEES FROM TIME TO TIME MAY THINK FIT.
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the charity operated on a receipts and payments basis with unrestricted funds totaling £7,412.80 at year-end. The trustees report that income and costs were managed well, though the charity experienced a deficit in receipts over payments for the year. The reserve policy aims to maintain three months of unrestricted expenditure, but the current cash balance is significantly below this target.
What the accounts disclose
“Donations £ 20,921.30”
“It is the policy of the Charity to maintain unrestricted funds, which are the reserves of the charity at about three months of unrestricted expenditure.” — page 4
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- Campaigns and political activity policy and procedures
- Complaints handling
- Complaints 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
- Risk management
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
- Trustee expenses policy and procedures
- Volunteer management
Trustees
- pastor CALEB MATHEWOSchair
- DANIEL BALLE
- MAMUSH DOBAMO ERCHAFO
- TUTU TESFAYE
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £26k | £28k |
| 31/12/2023 | £11k | £13k |
| 31/12/2022 | £18k | £16k |
| 31/12/2021 | £8k | £10k |
| 31/12/2020 | £0 | £0 |
Common questions
Is THE MESSAGE OF THE CROSS EVANGELICAL CHURCH (TMCEC) financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the charity operated on a receipts and payments basis with unrestricted funds totaling £7,412.80 at year-end. The trustees report that income and costs were managed well, though the charity experienced a deficit in receipts over payments for the year. The reserve policy aims to maintain three months of unrestricted expenditure, but the current cash balance is significantly below this target. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.