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6 April 2020 5 April 2021

Section A Reference and administration details

Charity name The Damascus Trust

Other names charity is known by

Registered charity number (if any) 1013236

Charity's principal address 27 Prospect Street Tamworth Staffordshire Postcode B79 7EU

Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity

Trustee name Office (if any) Dates acted if not for
wholeyear		 Name of person (or body) entitled
to appoint trustee(if any)
1 Mrs Sue Duffin Chair
2 Rev. Stephen
Lloyd
3 Mr Gavin Rowden
4 Mr Robin Swan
5 Mr Peter
Harrington
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Names of the trustees for the charity, if any, (for example, any custodian trustees)

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Name Dates acted if not for whole year

Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)

Type of adviser Name Address
Accountant Mr Nigel Smith
Bankers Lloyds
Cooperative Bank
Virgin Money
Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information)

Section B Structure, governance and management

Description of the charity’s trusts

Additional governance issues (Optional information)

You may choose to include additional information, where relevant, about:

Section C Objectives and activities

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Summary of the objects of the In accordance with the Trust Deed section 4. charity set out in its governing document

In accordance with the Trust Deed section 4.
Summary of the main
activities undertaken for the
public benefit in relation to
these objects (include within
this section the statutory
declaration that trustees have
had regard to the guidance
issued by the Charity
Commission on public
benefit)		 Bible teaching in partnership with the local Church both in the UK and
overseas.
Evangelistic activities in partnership with the local Church both in the
UK and overseas.
Providing teaching and training resources for the local Church both in
the UK and overseas.
Teaching, training and support for Christian workers through partner
organisations both in the UK and overseas.
Inclusion of volunteer team workers both in the UK and overseas.
Providing help and relief from hardship and poverty in other countries
through partner organisations.
Working with partners on new initiatives to help people socially and
spiritually both in the UK and overseas.
Financing the provision and installation of Water-Harvesting Projects in
Rwanda.
Sale of hand-made cards, baskets and bags in the UK in support of
widows, orphans and related projects in Rwanda.

Additional details of objectives and activities (Optional information)

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You may choose to include further statements, where relevant, about:

Section D Achievements and performance

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Section D Achievements and performance Summary of the main Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, much of our face-to-face ministry was achievements of the charity interrupted or curtailed. during the year The planned Partners visit to Romania in March/April had to be cancelled. Due to travel restrictions, our regular visits to Rwanda (July) and Romania (October) had to be cancelled. In Romania, Path of Life guitar classes went online using Zoom and Facebook. The Alpha course continued for a while with social distancing and face coverings but as restrictions tightened, this had to be cancelled. The Path of Life team linked up with a government Food Bank and ran weekly food deliveries to seven of the poorest families. As a result they were able to offer other practical help to these families.

The Support A Pastor and Support A Parish programmes have continued in partnership with our CPOs in India and Rwanda respectively. This has been a huge help as the income for pastors has all but stopped to due to the closure of church buildings / services.

An emergency help fund was set up to help pastors and their families as well as the most vulnerable in their communities. Over £13000 was given in this financial year and shared between our partners in Rwanda and India.

The Water Harvesting Projects continue to develop, both in the income generated as well as the number of participating parishes. In response to the dire needs of the pastors and elderly within the parishes due to the effects of the pandemic, it was agreed with Bishop Emmanuel to allow WHP income to be used to help meet these needs rather than other projects.

DT Bible teaching went online. Four courses have been run in 20/21 and this has become a new means of fulfilling our teaching ministry. We plan to keep this going in the coming years.

Other ministry went online where possible including the Tamworth Men’s Breakfast; Informal services at St Editha’s as well as other church services further afield.

Regular mailings have been printed and mailed to partners in the UK and abroad. The majority of our mailing is done electronically so saving paper and postage.

‘ENGAGE with the Bible ‘ continues to grow as more people subscribe. An audio version has now been added which is appreciated by a number of subscribers. We continue to get positive feedback from subscribers.

The website continue to be developed. Much time has been given to getting the Ubushuti Shop set up and functioning for the sale of handmade greeting cards. In 2021 the plan is to have an online payment system set up for people to be able to make donations for the work of DT electronically.

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Section E Financial review

Brief statement of the charity’s In accordance with the Trust Deed sections 7 & 8. policy on reserves

Details of any funds materially in deficit

Further financial review details (Optional information)

You may choose to include additional information, where relevant about:

Section F Other optional information

Section G Declaration

The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.

Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees Signature(s)

Full name(s) Susan E. Duffin

Position (eg Secretary, Chair, Chair etc)

Date 07.12.21

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DAMASCUS TRUST DAMASCUS TRUST DAMASCUS TRUST
TOTAL ACCOUNTS - 2021
Budget Actual Actual Actual Actual Actual
2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017
INCOME £ £ £ £ £ £
Donations 51,400 51,357 49,815 32,787 44,974 78,520
Gift Aid 7,200 7,110 5,049 7,353 5,625 5,686
Other 7,700 7,612 3,555 4,914 2,564 2,447
66,300 66,079 58,419 45,054 53,163 86,653
EXPENDITURE
Workers 26,000 25,920 25,920 25,120 25,500 24,000
Overseas 41,700 41,646 29,189 23,608 30,069 32,026
Travel 0 0 2,712 2,288 2,286 1,407
Equipment 0 0 2,289 248 223 2,457
Other 3,000 2,913 2,277 2,887 4,405 2,855
70,700 70,479 62,387 54,151 62,483 62,745
NET RESULT -4,400 -4,400 -3,968 -9,097 -9,320 23,908
RESERVES
B Forward 63,469 67,869 71,837 80,934 90,254 66,346
C Forward 59,069 63,469 67,869 71,837 80,934 90,254

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Actual 2016 £ 40,635 7,316 1,693 49,644 24,000 23,158 4,547 155 1,791 53,651 -4,007 70,353 66,346

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Charity Name Charity Name Charity Name Charity Name Charity Name No (if any) No (if any) CC16a
The Damascus Trust
Receipts andpayments accounts
For the period
from		 Period start date To Period end date
6th April 2020 5th April 2021
Section A Receipts and payments
Unrestricted
funds		 Restricted funds Endowment
funds		 Total funds Last year
to the nearest £ to the nearest £ to the nearest £ to the nearest £ to the nearest £
A1 Receipts
General Donations 24,142 4,700 - 28,842 31,933
Gift Aid Donations 11,535 10,980 - 22,515 17,882
Sales 12 - - 12 1,039
Interest 246 - - 246 616
Tax reclaim 7,110 - - 7,110 5,049
Overseas 7,254 - 7,254 -
PettyCash - - - - -
Other 100 - - 100 1,900
Sub total(Gross income for AR) 50,399 15,680 - 66,079 58,419
A2 Asset and investment sales,
(see table).
- 0 - 0 - 0 -
- 0 - 0 - 0 - - 0
Sub total
- 0		 - 0 - 0 - - 0
**Total receipts **
50,399		 15,680 - 0 66,079 58,419
A3 Payments
Staff workers 25,920 - - 25,920 25,920
Post & Print 133 - 0 - 133 483
Vehicles / Travel (none due to Covid19) - 0 - - - 2,712
Telephone 419 - - 419 497
Literature & Study materials 14 14 -
Office / Admin 245 - - 245 116
Professional fees / costs 829 - - 829 643
Overseas 28,236 13,410 - 41,646 29,189
Equipment - 0 - - - 2,289
Insurance 473 - - 473 457
Sundries - 0 - 28
Other 800 800 53
**Sub total **
57,069		 13,410 - 70,479 62,387
A4 Asset and investment
purchases, (see table)
- 0 - 0 - 0 -
- 0 - 0 - 0 -
**Sub total **
- 0		 - 0 - 0 - - 0
**Totalpayments **
57,069		 13,410 - 0 70,479 62,387
**Net of receipts/(payments) ** -
6,670		 2,270 - -
4,400		 -
3,968
A5 Transfers between funds 2,150 -
2,150		 - - -
A6 Cash funds last year end 53,800 14,069 - 67,869 71,837
**Cash funds thisyear end **
49,280		 14,189 - 63,469 67,869
Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period
Categories Details Unrestricted
funds		 Restricted funds Endowment
funds
to nearest £ to nearest £ to nearest £
B1 Cash funds Virgin 49,551 - -
Coop 2,237 4,307 -
Lloyds -
2,558		 9,882
Petty Cash 50 - -
Total cash funds 49,280 14,189 -
(agree balances with receipts and payments
~~account(s))~~		 OK OK
- 0 - 0 - 0 -
- 0 - 0 - 0 -
**Sub total ** - 0 - 0 - 0 - - 0
**Totalpayments ** 57,069 13,410 - 0 70,479 62,387
**Net of receipts/(payments) ** - 6,670 2,270 - - 4,400 - 3,968
A5 Transfers between funds 2,150 - 2,150 - - -
A6 Cash funds last year end 53,800 14,069 - 67,869 71,837
**Cash funds thisyear end ** 49,280 14,189 - 63,469 67,869
Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period
Unrestricted Restricted funds Endowment
Categories Details funds funds
to nearest £ to nearest £ to nearest £
B1 Cash funds Virgin 49,551 - -
Coop 2,237 4,307 -
Lloyds - 2,558 9,882
Petty Cash 50 - -
Total cash funds 49,280 14,189 -
(agree balances with receipts and payments
~~account(s))~~		 OK OK OK

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Unrestricted
funds		 Restricted funds Endowment
funds
Details to nearest £ to nearest £ to nearest £
B2 Other monetary assets Office equipment 4,000 - -
Other equipment 1,400 - -
- - -
- - -
- - -
- - -
Details Fund to which asset
belongs		 Cost (optional) Current value
(optional)
B3 Investment assets - -
- -
- -
- -
- -
Details Fund to which asset
belongs		 Cost (optional) Current value
(optional)
B4 Assets retained for the
charity’s own use		 - -
- -
- -
- -
- -
- -
- -
- -
- -
Details Fund to which
liability relates		 Amount due
(optional)		 When due
(optional)
B5 Liabilities -
-
-
-
-
Signed by one or two trustees on behalf
of all the trustees		 Signature Print Name Date of approval

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Inde endent examination of charit accounts checklist CC32a p y ( A recommended checklist for examiners This checklist is not suitable for the examination of voluntary group accounts. 1. Self-assessment checklist The questions in this checklist are designed to help the examiner to undertake their independent exam The examiner is recommended to use the checklist alongside the Directions for independent examinati The prompt ‘step done’ may prompt a ‘yes’ or ‘no’. A ‘no’ answer does not always indicate a problem be ‘not applicable’ or ‘not necessary’ might be entered in place of a working paper reference. Some answers may be ‘no’ because the evidence or information that was needed could not be obtaine It may be that the examiner completes the checklist as they go through the examination or as a comple If the checklist is completed it is recommended that this forms part of the formal record of their indepen 2. Checklist The Directions and documentation Direction 1: Check whether the charity is eligible to have an independent examination Checked the charity audit threshold applying to the accounts to be reviewed Checked an audit is not required for any other reason Confirmed the charity is eligible for independent examination Confirmed the amount of the charity’s income to figure shown the accounts (including any branches) and confirmed that income and assets are below the audit thres If the charity has one or more subsidiaries confirmed that group accounts are not required by law If a charitable company checked that the audit exemption statement has been made If applicable, rechecked the threshold calculation during the examination If the charity’s income is more than £250,000 confirmed that the examiner is a member of one of the listed bodies If applicable, informed the trustees that the charity is not eligible for an independent examination If receipts and payments accounts have been prepared, checked that the charity’s gross income is less than £250,000 and that it is not a company If receipts and payments accounts have been prepared, check that there is no requirement to prepare accruals accounts in the charity’s governing document or for any other reason If applicable, informed the trustees that the charity is not eligible to prepare receipts and payments accounts Direction 2: Check for any conflict of interest that prevents the examiner from carrying out their independent examination Confirmed that there are no close personal relationships with the trustees that compromise independen Confirmed as having no the day to day involvement in the administration of the charity If providing other services to the charity then confirmed that all the criteria in Direction 2 necessary for independence are met Identified that there are no circumstances in the examiner’s

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judgment that would reasonably lead to the perception that the examiner is not independent Considered whether sufficiently skilled to carry out the examination and, where required, confirmed membership of a listed body If applicable, informed the trustees that you are not eligible to carry out the independent examination Direction 3: Record your independent examination File of working papers prepared to document the work undertaken (see the Direction for guidance on key working papers) Evidence of appointment on file If issued, letter of engagement signed by the trustees on file Documentation of steps required by Direction 1 are all done Documentation that steps required by Direction 2 are all done Analytical review documented Areas of concern identified and noted whether these were resolved or if unresolved and significant have included them in the examiner’s report Verification and vouching procedures undertaken and any checks made are on file Copy of approved accounts on file Copy of trustees’ annual report on file Copies of information relied upon as part of the examination are on file If applicable, copies of written assurances given Recorded the conclusions drawn as an outcome of the independent examination that support the exam Recorded any matters of material significance about which a report must be made direct to the Commission Recorded whether to exercise discretion and report on relevant matters direct to the Commission Direction 4: Plan your independent examination Obtained an understanding of the charity’s constitution, objectives, organisational structure, the funds managed, its activities and accounting records and syste Planned specific examination procedures appropriate to the circumstances of the charity Reviewed whether any areas for improvement were advised to the trustees in the previous year’s independent examiner’s report (or audit report and management lett Considered the financial risks identified and, where accruals accounts prepared, considered whether th Noted any implications for the examiner’s report and for separate reporting to the Commission Direction 5: Check that accounting records are kept to the required standard Checked that accounting records have been kept are complete and considered if they have been kept to the required standard Asked the trustees about how they ensure the accounting records are complete If corrections made or records created during the examination, the trustee approval for these has been sought and obtained Asked the trustees if they carried out a review of the charity’s internal financial controls in the year reported

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Noted any implications for the examiner’s report and for separate reporting to the Commission Direction 6: Check that the accounts are consistent with the accounting records Compared the accounts with the underlying accounting records Checked some entries from the listing of transactions of income and expenditure to vouchers such as invoices, bank statements, and receipts. If applicable, confirmed that the trustees have taken the necessary steps to ensure that restricted or en If additional checks were necessary, the evidence was found that showed the accounting record was complete, voucher present, and both supported the entry in the Direction 7: If the accounts are prepared on an accruals basis and one or more related party transactions took place the examiner must check if these w Checked that the disclosures required by the SORP have been made and are complete Considered whether there are any implications for the examiner’s report and reporting to the Commission If receipts and payments accounts prepared and a related party transaction note was provided, then checked the note for any implications for the examiner’s repo Direction 8: Check the reasonableness of the significant estimates and judgments and accounting policies used in accounting for the types of fund held Checked with the trustees that the separate funds of the charity have been correctly accounted for and reported correctly in the accounts Checked the reasonableness of any significant estimates or judgments that have been made in preparing the accounts Where accruals accounts are prepared, checked that the accounting policies adopted are consistent with the SORP and are appropriate to the activities of the c Where accruals accounts are prepared, checked that the accounts were prepared on a going concern basis Noted any implications for the examiner’s report and for separate reporting to the Commission Direction 9: The examiner must check whether the trustees have considered the financial circumstances of the charity at the end of the reporting p Asked the trustees whether they expect the charity to be able to settle outstanding invoices, bills and commitments as and when they fall due Asked the trustees about the reserves policy and the adequacy of the level of reserves held Where accruals accounts are prepared, checked that the trustees’ have made an assessment of going concern and that their assessment is reasonable given th Where accruals accounts are prepared, checked that the SORP’s disclosures about going concern have been made Noted any implications for the examiner’s report and for separate reporting to the Commission Direction 10: Check the form and content of the accounts Where receipts and payments accounts have been prepared, checked that the charity can lawfully pre Where accruals accounts are prepared, checked that they comply with the SORP and applicable accounting standard If the charity is a company, checked that the accounts also

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comply with the applicable company law requirements Noted any implications for the examiner’s report and for separate reporting to the Commission Direction 11: Identify items from the analytical review of the accounts that need to be followed up for further explanation or evidence Carried out an analytical review Following the analytical review, selected material items in the accounts for further explanation or supporting evidence If the accounts could be materially misstated, additional checks were undertaken and the examiner is satisfied that the item(s) identified were satisfactorily explained a Noted any implications for the examiner’s report and for separate reporting to the Commission Direction 12: Compare the trustees’ annual report with the accounts Checked that any figure for reserves quoted in the trustees’ annual report is not materially inconsistent with the accounts Compared the trustees’ annual report with the accounts for any material inconsistency Noted any implications for the examiner’s report and for separate reporting to the Commission Direction 13: Write and sign the independent examination report Reviewed the conclusions from the independent examination Considered whether the examination has identified a matter of concern that should be reported in the examiner’s report Checked that the examiner’s report covers all of the matters required If relying on the work of others in undertaking the independent examination, the examiner is fully satisfied with their work and that work has been fully documented Signed and dated the examiner’s report Reported matters of material significance direct to the Commission Exercised discretion and reported relevant matters direct to the Commission

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A PAINE
TAX SUMMARY - 2020
20/21 19/20 18/19 17/18 16/17
Self employment £ £ £ £ £
Income 27,700 27,620 27,288 27,374 25,713
Expenses 4,500 4,499 4,947 4,064 7,163
23,200 23,121 22,341 23,310 18,550
Interest 80 80 89 42 83
Personal savings allce -80 -80 -89 -42 -83
Personal allowance -12,500 -12,500 -11,850 -11,500 -11,000
Marriage allowance -1,250 -1,250 -1,185 -1,150 -1,100
9,450 9,371 9,306 10,660 6,450
Tax / NIC
Tax 1,890 2,088 1,861 2,132 1,290
Class 4 NIC 1,233 1,304 1,253 1,363 944
Class 2 NIC 159 159 153 148 146
Re interest 0 0 0 0 0
POA -3,392 -3,114 -3,495 -2,234 -3,438
-110 437 -228 1,409 -1,058
POA
First 1,562 1,696 1,557 1,748 1,117
Due 31 January 1,451 2,133 1,328 3,157 59
2,132.78
Second due 31 July 1,562 1,696 1,557 1,748 1,117
1,695.51
Gift aid 4,000 8,350 4,050 7,200 5,050
5,000 10,438 5,063 9,000 6,313
1,000 2,088 1,013 1,800 1,263
excess tax 214
net income at 20% 1,874

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SE exps 19/20 18/19 17/18 16/17
15/16 14/15 13/14 Wk mileage 1,914.00 2,134.35 2,054.25 1,579.50
£ £ £ Phone,office 277.52 388.25 1,121.55 798.67
26,345 26,066 25,967 Other wk expenses 2,307.32 2,424.79 887.77 1,000.81
3,966 3,925 3,468 Office refurb 0.00 0.00 0.00 3,784.00
22,379 22,141 22,499 4,498.84 4,947.39 4,063.57 7,162.98
20 6 2
0 0 0
-10,600 -10,000 -9,440
-1,060 0 0
10,739 12,147 13,061
2,148 2,429 2,612
1,289 1,277 1,327
146 0 0
-4 -2 0
-3,710 -3,939 -3,939
-131 -235 0
1,716 1,855 1,970
1,585 1,618 1,970
1,716 1,855 1,970
4,030 3,450 3,400 net
5,038 4,313 4,250 gross
1,008 863 850 tax

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18.8.21 Hello Nigel, I hope you are well and avoiding any viruses that may be Just a check, please. One of our regular supporters has s Many thanks. Your friend, Andy 20.8.21 Hi Andy, Thanks for the email which finds me reasonably fit; than As long as the usual conditions are met, gift aid can be c you might find interesting. God bless, Nigel 16.12.21 Hello Nigel, We are now using an online payment system on our web However, the processing company make a charge for the The questions is, how do I receipt the donations made by So I will appreciate your advice for how we should deal w Many thanks. Your friend, Andy 31.12.21 Hi Andy, Having reviewed the records, the following points arise: - " " 1 Tab c21 of the attached is an updated digital copy o so I've corrected this to show the 2020 figures. I've also balances agree with the "Receipts and payments" sheet. so these have been included in line 51 of the tab, and the Assets and Liabilities (by code)" sheet. - 2 Would it be possible to have copies of the spreadshee I'd be interested to see the financial information now bei - 3 Please may I see the gift aid claim sent to HMRC (£7, - " - 4 WKEX12 includes £458.99 AP private purchase wro - 5 Would you accept a charge of £160 from this time rou Referring to your email dated the 16th, I have to admit n receipt is drafted as "Gross gift less card charge equals n any restricted element will result in the restricted fund on When can I expect the personal tax details to check? Look forward to your reply and "Happy new year!" Nigel

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Independent examiner's report on the accounts to the trustees of The Damascus Trust

I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the charity for the year ended 5 April 2021.

Responsibilities and basis of report

As the charity’s trustees, 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 charity’s accounts carried out under section 145 of the Act and in carrying out my examination I have followed all the 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 which give me cause to believe that, in any material respect:

I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.

N K Smith FCA

19 Highbury Way, Great Cornard, Sudbury, Suffolk, CO10 0HE