Manna International Church l A not -for - profit urbincorporated Organisation) Report of the Trustees and Financial Statements For the Year Ended 31 March 2024
Manna International Church { A not-for- profit unincorporated Organisation) Index to the financial statement5 for the year ended 31 March 2024 Page Organisation Information Report of the Trustees Independent examiners report Statements of financial attivities io Balance sheet 11 Notes to the financial statements 12-13 Detail financial statements 14-15
Manna International Church l A not-for- profit unincorporated Organisation} Organisation Information Trustees: Joe Vidal Barbara Joseph Charity No: 1022840 Treasurer: Cordelia Joseph Address: 738 Barking Road Palistow London E13 9LB Accountants: Gabriel & Associates Chartered Certified Accountants I 293a High Road Leytonstone London EII 4HH
Manna International Church l A not-for- profit unincorporated Organisation) Report of the Trustees for the Year Ended 31 March 2024. The trustees presents their report with the financial statements of the organisation for the year ended 31 March 2024. The trustees have adopted the provisions of the Statements of Recommended PracticelSORP) "Accounting and Reporting by Charities(revised 20051" in preparing the annual report and financial statements of the organisation. GENERAL INFORMATION The Church is an unincorporated association, governed by a constitution. TRUSTEES The trustees during the year under review are as listed on page 3. Members are elected at the start of the annual year IAGM) by process of nominations and election by the showing of hands. The trustee5 board meets quarterly to consider the business of the Charty, draft policies and review health and safety. Meetings are also used to review any relevant changes in legislation and social policy that will have direct or indirect impact on the work of the charity. Trustees are indemnified against any losses by the use of a combined insurance premium that covers full contents, public liability and trustees insurance. The premium is reviewed annually to ensure value for money and appropriate safeguards of the assets held in trust. OBJEcfivES, ORGANISATION AND AcfiviTIES The objectives of the Church, as set out in the constitution are a5 follows: a) Promotion of social education to young people within the local community using information and positive messages including workshops, group exercises, creative and dramatic arts within Churches, Schools and local community projects. b) The promotion of the Christian Faith through the provision of educational materials, teaching and training of all peoples and groups, the organisation of seminars and conferences aimed at personal awareness, developing self esteem and inner strength through a deeper understanding of the Christian faith. c} The provision of counselling and other forms of social, emotional and spiritual support necessary to ensure the development of the whole person who will in turn make an effective positive contribution to their community. d) The relief of poverty. el To offer a safe, friendly and neutral environment in Newham. where children of separated families can spend time with one or both parent5 and sometime5 Other family members.
Manna International Church { A not-for- profit unincorporated Organisation) The Church engages in the following activities in order to further these objectives. a) Regular monthly meetings. b} Educational workshops. cl Children Church d} Fundraising events within the local community e) Support groups for local men, women and young adults. Weekly bible teaching and prayer meetings g) Monthly special prayer mornings All our events are run and managed by committed volunteers from the local community. The volunteers are of mixed 8roup both in terms of age and gender. The selfless service and positive contributions of the volunteers is acknowledged and greatly appreciated by the trustees. RELATED AND CO-OPERATING CHARITIES The Church does not have any related charities. ACHIEVEMENTS AND PERFORMANCE DURING THE YEAR Foodbank- The use of our Food Bank (Newham Foodbank) has continued to be a food source to local communities and members of the church. We are still Emergency Centre recognised and supported by the Trussell Foundation. The Food Bank is currently only open on a Sunday however on average, the centre fed Bank. however this has not impacted on the availability of food for the community. four families per week, as the demand has increased so has the amount of food donations received. There has also been an increase in the members of the Church using the Food Manna continues to work with local providers. This past year, Newham FoodBank Beckton have been a great contributor to the Food Bank. Over the past few years, the Church has experienced a surge then a drop off in the number of families seeking food and other support form the food bank In 2022 the total attendees were 66 with total food weighed and distributed in Kg 838.7 kg This was the COVID year. 2023 total attendees 35 - total food weighed and distributed in Kg 398 kg, this dropped by half but on the other hand we received a total of £600 from Newham Foodbank Beckton In 2024 so far, we have supported a total of ioi attendees, food weighed and distributed 717.45 kg, looks like the demand for food was on the rise again for 2024, We also received
Manna International Church l A not-for- profit unincorporated Organisationl £600 from Beekton Foodbank. The following figures are measured and tracked by keeping a weeldy log of attendees who come into WGMI and weighing all food that is distributed. Boxes of Hope - During the year under review, the charity was able to send 20 boxes of Hope through Samaritans Purse. We sent 3 boxes for 2-4-year-olds, 2 girls and one boy. We sent 9 boxes for 54-year-olds, 5 boys and 4 girls and we sent 8 boxes for 10-13-year-olds. 4 boys and 4 girls. This year the boxes went to Togo, West Africa. This was again made possible by the Children's Ministry within the Church. members rose to the challenge and collected a large range of boxes that were appropriately filled with mostly educational items and some sweets, If we had allowed the children. it would have been nothing but 5weetsl Church Services - The Sunday services, Bible studies and Prayer meetings have continued to grow, and we have been able to study a wide range of subjects and themes. The Men's Support Group has grown mainly online, with group members sending educational, inspirational and motivational material within the virtual group. The group also held some in-person joint discussions with the women's ministy looking at marriage, relationships, divorce and healthy patterns when dating. Naturally these led to some very lively debates, and interesting views being aired. It was good fun and was widely attended by a cross section of visitors and the local community. Educational Workshops - The Church continues to run a series of educational workshops related to bible themes. as well as workshops that promote the family, marriage and Christian values, these workshops are for participants within the local Communities, and they were extremely well attended with positive feedback from members. Overseas work- we were able to send two volunteers to the Philippines to support a small Church with their community Development programmes in an area called Dipolo& these relationships and networks have continued to grow and forge strong partnerships based very much on our shared values and our church's commitment to be of support wherever we can. The volunteers participated in public meetings and outreach, feeding programmes for children living in remote parts of the county, visited schools and collaborated with the Mayor of the area in their community development programmes. The held meetings with the local police talking about civic duties, moral responsibilities and Christian values.
Manna International Church { A not-for- profit unincorporated Organisationl RESERVE POLICY Given the size of the Church in terms of attendance, members of trustee consider that the Church is not in the position to maintain a huge deposit but to hold amount sufficient to pay day to day expenses. In view of this, whatever income the Church generates is applied towards running cost and ensure that this level can be sustained for at least three months without income. The charity main source of income continues to be from the generous donations given by its members. The Church does not generate enough funds yet to support the appointment of a full or part-time staff. but we very much Sook forward to achieving that aim in the near future. FuRE DEVELOPMENTS Committee plan to Continue to develop the Food bank program and make it aceessible to increased number of vulnerable people within the IA)ndon Borough of Newham Every effort will be made to continue to support the charitable project in the Philippines through clothes collection in the UK in accordance with observed needs in that country Newham has continued to progress it's social housing building programme. we have seen a marked transformation of the high street with the departure of West Ham Football club whieh is now housing developments or fast-food shops. The area has become congested for parking on Sundays, but this increase of housing tenants is an increased opportunity to spread the Christian message and to share our faith in the local community. At least 500/0 of our membership are drawn from outside the borough, which means there is scope to reach out to local residenls about our presence and showcase the activilies available to their children and the whole family. We have written to the local eouncil about the possibility of grant funding to develop a 'warm space, programme for the elderly at least 2 days per week and at the same time develop a café space for residents to make greater use of the building during the week which is largely underutilised. We await a response but will continue to discuss the possibility and hope to complete a scoping exercise to determine the feasibility of the idea We are also thinking about starting a breakfast club for children as well as an after-sehool club, early discussions have taken place with two local schools and we will need volunteers with suitable knowledge and expertise in this area to take the idea forward, however this is very much part of our ambition to make a greater impact on our community. So, lots of exciting things to look forward to in the coming year. We have also seen an increased attendance to our Sunday services, this is very positive and we are working hard to further improve the way we engage with the general public when they dojoin us in our services,.
Manna International Church l A not-for- profit unincorporated Organisation) STATEMENT OF TRUSTEES, RESPONSIBILITIES YEAR ENDED 31 March 2024. Charity law requires the trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial year. which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charity and of its financial activities for that year. In preparing those financial statement5 the trustees are required to: Select suitable accounting policies and apply them consistently,. make judgments and estimate5 that are reasonable and prudent; State whether the policies adopted are in accordance with the Statement of Recommended Practite, "Atcounting and Reporting by Charities (revised 2005)" and with applicable accounting standards. subject to any material departures disclosed and explained in the financial ststements: prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it Is inappropriate to assume the charity will continue operating. The trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records which disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charity and to enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Charities Act 1993. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charity and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud or other irregularities.
Manna International Church ( A not-for- profit unincorporated Organisation) INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEE YEAR ENDED 31 March 2024. I report on the financial statements of the Church for the year ended 31 March 2024, which are set out on pages 7 to 13. Respective responsibilities of trustees and examlner As the Church's trustees you are responsible for the General Dirertions given by the Charity Commissioners. An independent examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the Church and a comparison of the financial statements presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the financial statements, and seeking explanations from you as trustees toncerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit, and consequently I do not express an audit opinion on the view given by the financial statements. Independent examiner's statement In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention which gives me reasonable cause to believe th3t in any material respect the requirements to keep accounting records in accordance with section 41 of the Act. and to prepare financial statements which accord with the accounting record5 and to comply with the accounting requirements of the Act, have not been met, or to which. in my opinion. attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the financial statements to be reached. Gabriel Akintunde Gabriel & Associates 293a High Road Leytonstone EII 4HH
Manna International Church l A not-for- profit unincorporated Organisation) Statement of Financial Activities forthe year ended 31 March 2024 31-Mar 31-Mar 2024 2023 Total fund Total fund Unrestricted funds Restricted funds Notes Incoming Resources Donation5 77,086 77,086 61,317 Total incoming Resources 77,086 77,086 61,317 Resources expended Cost of activities in furtherance of the Church's objects Management and admin 92.383 7,3fv1 92,383 7,364 85,317 2,200 Total resource5 expended 99,747 99,747 87,517 Surplus/(deficit) on ordinary activities before funds transfers -22,661 -22,661 -26,200 Fund Transfer Balance brought forw3rd 43.121 43,121 69,321 Fund Balance as at 31 March 2024 20,460 20,460 43,121 The church has no recognised gains or losse5 Other than the results for the period as set out above. All of the activities of the Church are cla55ed a5 continuing. 10
Manna International Church l A not -for- profit unincorporated Organisation) Balance Sheet as at 31 March 2024. 31-Mar 2024 31-Mar 2023 CURRENT ASSETS Bank Balance Legal fee overpaid Creditors- Accrual Loan 20,460 4,302 -600 43,121 NET ASSETS 24,162 43,121 REPRESENTED BY: Unrestricted funds 24,162 43,121 TOTAL FUNDS 24,162 43,121 APPROVED ON BEHALF OF THE TRUSTEES PH -SiEnature -.Trustee Name................... .Signature ..Trustee Date...
Manna International Church { A not -for- profit unincorporated Organisationl ACCOUNTING POLICIES Accounting convention The financial statements have been prepared: under the historical cost convention in accordance with the Statement of Rccommended Praclice (SORP ALcounting and Reporting by Charities (Icvi5cd 2005)", and applicable accounting slandards. Fund accounting UllTC5trictcd fimds are general funds which are available for use at the discrction of the twst¢es in furtherance of the general objectives of th¢ Church and vthich have not been designated for other purposes. Reslricted funds are fvnds which are to be used in a¢cordan¢e with specific restrictions imposed by donors or which have been raised by the Church for particular purposes. The cost of raising and administering such funds are charged againsl the 4)e¢ifie fund. InVestnnt income and gains are allocated to the appropriate fund. Incoming resources All incoming rewurces are included in ihe statement of financial activities when the Church is legally entitled to thc incomc and the amount Can be quantified with Tca50nable accuracy. No amounty are included in the financial statcmcnts for services donated by voluntccrs. Resources expended All expenditure is accounted for on Teceipts end paymeni basis and ha5 been classified under heading5 that aggregate all cost5 related to the category. Management and administration cost5 are those incurred in connection with administration of the Church and compliance with constitutional and statutory requirements 12
Manna International Church ( A not -for - profit unincorporated Organisation) 31-Mar 2024 31-Mar 2023 Cost of activities in furtherance of the Church Objects Rent Water/General rate Electricity Telephone Building Insurance Events Cleaning Donations H05Pitality Honorarium Equipments Publicity Music Printing Other cost Repairs and maintenance 52,483 445 5,163 2,992 5,669 2,930 2,780 700 3,550 42,500 621 3,195 2,081 936 2,150 3.569 500 2,312 5,450 14,283 1,356 2,070 369 181 3,744 85,317 1,706 2,571 9.777 1,617 92,383 Management and Admin Meeting Accountancy Computer expenses Training Legal fee 1200 iooo 600 635 1827 4302 7364 2200 13
Manna International Church l A not-for- profit unincorporated Organisation) Detail Financial statements forthe year ended 31 March 2024 for Manna International Church 14
Manna International Church l A not-for- profit unincorporated Organi5ationl Income/Receipts Tithes and Offerings 77,086 Expenditure Accountancy fee Rent Water rate Electricity Telephone Building Insurance Events Meetings StationerylGeneral Exp Trave Cleaning Donations Hospitality Honorarium Equipments Other costs Publicity Repairs & maintenance Bank charges Legal fees Computer expenses Training 600 52,483 445 5,163 2,992 5,669 2,930 2,571 9,777 2,780 700 3,550 1,706 1,617 4,302 635 1,827 99,747 -22.661 Surplus/lDeficits) 15