Life and More Abundant Ministries Registered Charity Number: 1008940
Trustees Annual Report and Accounts For the year ended 31[st] December 2021
Life and More Abundant Ministries
CONTENTS OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS for the year ended 31[st] December 2021
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| Report of the Trustees | 1 to 3 |
| Independent Examiner's Report | 4 |
| Receipts and Payments | 5 |
| Statement of Assets and Liabilities | 6 |
| Notes to the Accounts | 7 |
Life and More Abundant Ministries
TRUSTES ANNUAL REPORT for the year ended 31[st] December 2021
The trustees present their report and accounts for the year ended 31st December 2021. The trustees have opted, under section 133 of the Charities Act 2011 (‘the Charities Act’), to prepare receipts and payments accounts
Objectives and Aims
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To advance the Christian religion by proclaiming and furthering the Gospel of God concerning His Son Jesus Christ our Lord.
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To maintain and support a centre in the Philippines for people in need
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a. To provide for their spiritual and physical welfare by giving counselling, food, shelter and medical aid b. to teach and promote the study of God’s Word.
Summary of main activities
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a. Outreach: helping and counselling young men previously wards at LAMA House.
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b. The running of LAMA House, our centre in the Philippines for children in need.
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c. Programs and services provided: Social Services, food, shelter, clothing and other basic needs, health and nutrition, spiritual, education, recreation, life skills, vocational training and counselling. Children had medical and dental checks.
Public benefit
The trustees have read and given due regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit. The centre in the Philippines is licensed and accredited and monitored by the Standards Unit of the Department of Social Welfare and Development, Philippines to maintain high standards of care and safeguarding for children in need.
Achievement and Performance
Charitable activities
2021 was another difficult year during the Covid Pandemic. The Province of La Union was often in lockdown due to increases in cases of Covid. As a result LAMA House no longer operates as a Residential Care Home. When back to normal, with no further restrictions, we hope to re-open as a Worship Centre for Youth. Here is a summary of the year’s accomplishments:
JANUARY/ FEBRUARY
Renovation work continued, the roof was fixed and bats evicted. Most of the original windows from 1990 were changed - the wood was destroyed by termites - aluminum windows fitted. The walls re-painted.
Nicole, now living with her Mother, was baptized at the Fishers of Men Baptist Church where she is an active member with her sister and Aunt’s family. They did well with home schooling during the pandemic. LAMA Ministries continues to give financial help to them and others in need.
MARCH/APRIL
At the former Girls House new windows were put in and the exterior given a new coat of paint.
MAY/JUNE
LAMA Ministries gave financial help for medical costs for John Mark Manaol who became ill and needed hemodialysis treatment. He died, age 33 in hospital. LAMA helped with finances for the funeral. John Mark lived at LAMA House during college and led worship with Michael, Ana and Simon at CCP church. His mother, Alejandra pioneered LAMA Ministries in 1986 with Lesley.
Also in May our Social Worker Lineth resigned as she had no more cases to manage. She believes God led her to LAMA House and continues to lead her as she worked at Field Office DSWD in the Fostering Department. Joshua graduated High School. A great achievement.
JULY
We held meetings of the Board of Trustees in UK and Philippines via Zoom as we were not allowed to gather in person. We discussed changes to the mission when restrictions are lifted as the residential programs and services have not continued since May 2020. It is a good time to begin to hand over leadership of LAMA House to Peter and Lesley’s grown-up children; Michael and Jeli, Ana and Simon. Their vision is for a Worship Centre for Youth, Peter and Lesley continue to lead the Board of Trustees. Changes will be made when Amendments are finalized at Securities and Exchange Commission. We informed the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) that we will no longer provide Residential Care, to focus instead on religious objectives of the Charity. We plan to bring worship and the Gospel to other government-run homes for children and youth in our area. We did this before the pandemic at the nearby Regional Rehabilitation Centre for Youth where around 150 boys are detained on criminal charges. Chapel
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Life and More Abundant Ministries
TRUSTES ANNUAL REPORT
for the year ended 31[st] December 2021
Services were led by Michael, many boys responded to the Gospel. Michael plans to continue this when allowed and expand to other Government-run Homes/Centres in the Region. We also plan to train young people in prayer ministry, worship and street evangelism so our mission continues in the future, including a yearly Worship Festival for Youth on the campus.
AUGUST
LAMA Ministries sold farm land in nearby Ambaracao which we bought years ago for an independent living program for boys aged 18 and over. With the tithes from this we made donations to Church Army UK, Teen Challenge, Belfast and SAT-7 UK, working in the Middle East and North Africa.
We continued to assist former boys/ girls and their families financially. Still restricted from gathering and from going out into the community. We meet together for prayer and worship as a family, staying connected to God during this difficult time and Michael shares worship sessions on YouTube and Facebook.
SEPTEMBER
Cases of Covid continue to rise around us but Peter was allowed to travel to Tarlac where he could stay with his sister while supervising renovations to Wowie’s family house, (with check points, tests and permits). Gomez family are all vaccinated (Jansen) except Peter. Typhoon season, Wowie’s house was in desperate need of re-building with funds donated previously. Peter began Bible Studies in their barrio and assigned a local Pastor to continue church there, with no church presence and families living in poverty. We continue to help Wowie financially and with used clothing and grocery packages.
Lesley and Simon were in hospital mid-September with Dengue fever. While there our dear friend Temmy Patacsil (Secretary for the Philippine Board of Trustees) arrived at A&E with chest pains. He waited for the result of a Covid test before being admitted but went into Cardiac Arrest and died. We helped the family with funeral costs.
OCTOBER
The Board of Trustees elected Miss Faith Tarlit as Trustee and Pastor Domingo Capias took on the office of Secretary in Temmy ’s place. Faith Tarlit is a Worship leader and Head of the Science Department in Vigan. Pastor Capias is Director of Youth With A Mission in San Fernando, La Union.
NOVEMBER/DECEMBER
We planned to visit former boys and girls before Christmas to give groceries and gifts but were not allowed to travel. We bought a good second-hand car to make travel easier when allowed - Mazda 2.
We received a letter from Attorney A Sanglay to inform us she was working on the land Title for LAMA House campus, as our own Attorney could not be contacted. We began the lengthy process of trying to get the plot segregated and the Title put in the name of Life And More Abundant Ministries inc. This is on-going.
TONY remains with us at LAMA House, the DSWD are deciding what to do with him as we have no other wards, although he is 25 they base their decision on his mental age, much younger. We hoped he could stay with us as an employee (Janitor). They suggested we become Foster parents for him but Peter thought that unnecessary. We await their decision.
Arnold is also cultivating the farm land at LAMA House to provide vegetables.
SUMMARY
This season of Covid-19 has changed a lot of things for a lot of people. Here at LAMA House we have been stuck for almost 2 years unable to travel much outside the city. Not being productive is frustrating but we have a plan for the future and that gives us hope that we will be more effective. We have had to down-size and cut back but we have finally been able to renovate LAMA House and cultivate the land so it can be more fruitful.
Volunteers
Volunteers known to the trustees may be accepted for short term work at LAMA House. Volunteers staying for longer than 2 months are required to obtain Police Checks.
Policies
LAMA House has the following Policies in place: Visitors Policy, Parental Involvement Policy, Difficult Behaviour Policy, Child Protection (Safeguarding) Policy, Acceptable Use of Internet Policy, Recruitment Policy, Accounts and Funding Policy, Emergency Procedure Policy, Data Protection Policy, Use of Internet Policy and Use of LAMA Ministries Vehicles Policy
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Life and More Abundant Ministries
TRUSTES ANNUAL REPORT
for the year ended 31[st] December 2021
Financial review
Income for the year decreased by 42% to £ 43,944 (PY £76,297), and expenditure decreased by 52% to £37,963 (PY: £79,299) leaving a surplus for the year of £5,981 (PY: deficit £3,002)
Unrestricted cash reserves held at the year-end amounted to £55,779 (PY £45,812)
Reserves policy
The trustees have established a policy whereby the unrestricted funds not committed or invested in tangible fixed assets ('the free reserves') held by the Charity should be approximately three months of the resources expended. At this level the trustees feel that they would be able to continue the current activities of the Charity in the event of a significant drop in income.
Structure, Governance and Management
Governing document
Life and More Abundant Ministries is a charity constituted by trust deed dated 6th February 1992, as amended 15th October 2001.
The board of trustees meet regularly to discuss the work of Life and More Abundant Ministries. New trustees are elected by the existing trustees to the board after nomination and interview.
Financial reports are presented to the board at each meeting. Minutes of each meeting are taken and subsequently distributed.
Reference and Administration Details
Registered name
Life and More Abundant Ministries
Registered Charity number
1008940
Principal address
2 Suzanne Crescent, South Elmsall, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF9 2BB
| Trustees | ||
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| Name | Position | Appointments/Resignations |
| Lesley Gomez | Chair | |
| Sarah Jones | ||
| Kevin Hammond | ||
| Inge Stahringer-Hammond | ||
| David Nellist | ||
| Judith Dillon | Secretary |
Advisers
Jackie Pullinger-To St Stephens Society, Hong Kong Canon Noel Proctor MBE, Manchester
Independent Examiner
Magnus Proctor FFA Lindisfarne Landkey Road Barnstaple EX32 9BW
Approved by the board of trustees on 14[th] April 2022 and signed on its behalf by:
Judith Dillon, Secretary
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INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF LIFE AND MORE ABUNDANT MINISTRIES
Independent examiner's report to the trustees of Life and More Abundant Ministries
I report to the charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of Life and More Abundant Ministries for the year ended 31[st] December 2021.
Responsibilities and basis of report
As the charity trustees of the Trust 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 Trust's accounts carried out under section 145 of the Act and in carrying out my examination I have followed all 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 Trust 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 confirm that there are no other matters to which your attention should be drawn to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
Signed:
Magnus Proctor FFA Fellow of the Institute of Financial Accountants Lindisfarne Landkey Road Barnstaple EX32 9BW
Date: 14[th] April 2022
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Life and More Abundant Ministries
RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS for the Year ended 31[st] December 2021
| Receipts Gifts and donations Gift aid received Legacies Total receipts Payments Grant funding to Philippines Website Accountancy costs Bank charges Total payments Net receipts / (payments) Reconciliation of funds Transfer between funds Total Funds brought forward Total Funds carried forward |
2021 2020 Unrestricted funds Restricted funds Total Total £ £ £ £ 39,902 0 39,902 73,175 4,042 0 4,042 1,122 0 0 0 2,000 |
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| 43,944 0 43,894 76,297 33,175 3,986 37,161 78,500 300 0 300 300 400 0 400 250 102 0 102 249 |
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| 33,977 3,986 37,963 79,299 |
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| 9,967 (3,986) 5,981 (3,002) 0 0 0 0 45,812 3,986 49,798 52,800 |
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| 55,779 0 55,779 49,798 |
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Life and More Abundant Ministries
STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES At 31[st] December 2021
| STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES At 31st December 2021 |
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| Fixed Assets Current Assets Debtors Cash at bank Current Liabilities Creditors Total Assets less Liabilities |
2021 2020 Unrestricted funds Restricted funds Total Total £ £ £ £ 0 0 0 0 1,258 0 1,258 3,136 55,779 0 55,779 49,798 (400) 0 (400) (400) |
| 56,637 0 56,637 52,534 |
The financial statements were approved by the Board of Trustees on 14[th] April 2022 and were signed on its behalf by:
Judith Dillon, Trustee
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Life and More Abundant Ministries
1. Accounting Policies
Basis of preparing the financial statements and assessment of going concern
These accounts have been prepared on a receipts and payments basis as permitted by law for smaller charities.
The trustees consider that there are no material uncertainties about the charity's ability to continue as a going concern.
2. Movement in Funds
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| General Fund Restricted: Medical fund Relief fund Little LAMA Total Funds Unrestricted Funds General Fund Restricted: Medical fund Relief fund Little LAMA Total Funds |
Balance Income Expenditure Transfers Balance 1st Jan 2021 31st Dec 2021 45,812 43,984 (33,977) 0 55,779 661 0 (661) 0 0 3,325 0 (3,325) 0 0 0 0 (0) 0 0 |
| 49,798 43,984 (37,963) 0 55,779 |
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| Balance Income Expenditure Transfers Balance 1st Jan 2020 31st Dec 2020 48,814 76,297 (79,299) 0 45,812 661 0 (0) 0 661 3,325 0 (0) 0 3,325 0 0 (0) 0 0 |
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| 52,800 76,297 (79,299) 0 49,798 |
Medical fund: Unexpected medical needs
Relief fund: Flood disaster
Little LAMA: to build a home for vulnerable boys
3. Trustee remuneration and benefits
None of the trustees have been paid any remuneration or received any benefits from an employment with the charity or a related entity.
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