Trustees' Annual Report for the period
Period start date Period end date Day Month Year Day Month Year From 01 08 2022 To 31 07 2023
Section A Reference and administration details
Charity name Mustard Seed Ministries
Other names charity is known by
MSM
Registered charity number (if any) ~~i~~ 1025456 Charity's principal address 40 Highland Road Southsea Hampshire Postcode PO4 9AH
Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
| Trustee name | Office (if any) | Dates acted if not for whole year |
Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint trustee (ifany) |
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| Laura Rook | Chair | ||
| Stephen Potter | |||
| Kathleen Hand | |||
| Andrew Rook | |||
| David Hellyer | |||
| ~~el~~ | |||
| ~~el~~ | |||
| ~~el~~ |
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Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)
| Type of adviser | Name Address |
Name Address |
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| Bank | Lloyds | 113 Commercial Road, Portsmouth PO1 1BY |
Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information)
Gillian Reilly-Davidson CEO
Section B Structure, governance and management
Description of the charity’s trusts
Trust Deed dated 16.07.1993 Type of governing document (eg. trust deed, constitution) Trust How the charity is constituted (eg. trust, association, company) Appointed by the Trustees Trustee selection methods
Type of governing document
How the charity is constituted
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(eg. trust, association, company)
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(eg. appointed by, elected by)
Additional governance issues (Optional information)
The existing trustees are responsible for the recruitment of new trustees and induction. Once appointed trustees are introduced to their role and given copies of the Trust Deed relevant policies, guidelines adopted by MSM. To ensure they are aware of their responsibilities under the Charities Act they are given publications from the Charity Commission including the guidance on public benefit.
You may choose to include additional information, where relevant, about:
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policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees;
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the charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works;
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At the trustees’ meetings, the trustees agree the broad strategy and areas
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structure and any wider of activity for the Trust, including consideration of grant making, financial
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network with which the charity monitoring, reserves and management policies and performance. The day
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works; to day administration of the Trust and grants including the processing and
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relationship with any related handling of applications prior to consideration by the trustees is delegated
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parties; to the Chief Executive. A part time Project Manager and a full time Project
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trustees’ consideration of Coordinator are employed to deliver the Personal Choice project in the
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major risks and the system UK.
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and procedures to manage them.
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The trustees give their time freely and receive no payment or other financial benefit.
Section C Objectives and activities
To advance the Christian religion (in particular in Cambodia)
Summary of the objects of the charity set out in its governing document
Summary of the main
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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)
The objects of the charity remain as set out in the Trust Deed of 1993, to advance the Christian Religion (in particular in Cambodia). The reference to Cambodia is being reviewed by the trustees.
Mustard Seed Ministries aims to bring the love of Jesus to as many people as possible both in the UK and overseas, so everything the charity does is with this in mind. MSM seeks to reflect the grace, kindness and compassion of God for all people by reaching out to meet both their physical and spiritual needs.
Each year the trustees review MSM’s activities to ensure they continue to met and reflect the charities aims. Within this review the trustees have considered the Charity Commissions Guidance on public benefit and, in particular, the specific guidance on charities for the advancement of religion.
As a genuine expression of our aim of advancing Christianity we are providing public benefit through:
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carrying out/supporting, as a practical expression of faith, activities to relieve/prevent poverty and to advance education
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contributing to the spiritual and moral education of children/adults
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contributing to good mental and physical health and well being
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social care
In overseas work the trustees believe MSM can deliver most benefit by supporting Christian organisations, projects, missionaries, Pastors, Churches and individuals who are working on the ground to advance Christianity in a range of ways:
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church outreach and social work programs, including feeding programs, after school project/club, relief missions
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children’s homes
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homes for people with special needs
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missionary and outreach work
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bible college training
MSM has helped the above in India, Bangladesh, Philippines, Myanmar and Uganda supporting them to bring a positive change to the physical and spiritual lives of men and women.
In the UK the Charity has provided benefit to the public primarily through the activities and services of Personal Choice at the Oasis Centre. It is open 5 days a week to support the well being of local people. Some of the specific public benefit we have provided during the year includes:
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A safe place to visit and meet with others and access opportunities
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Free support and advice on any problems and issue and to improve access to benefits, health and other resources
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Free access to basic computer skills and other social activities
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Social groups including motivational and faith inspired talks
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Lunch Club and Job Club
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Opportunities to ‘belong’, to volunteer, and
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to participate in activities Pastoral support
Additional details of objectives and activities (Optional information)
You may choose to include further statements, where relevant, about:
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policy on grantmaking;
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policy programme related investment;
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contribution made by volunteers.
Statement on Grant making:
1. Charitable purpose and objective
The trustees apply the funds of Mustard Seed Ministries at their discretion and in accordance with the charitable purposes and objectives of the charity.
2. Priorities for support
The amount of work or number of projects that can be supported by the trustees is necessarily limited to the amount of funds that are available for distribution each year. The trustees have determined that the current priorities for funding are:
The advancement of the Christian faith within Portsmouth and the immediate area and main focus on projects MSM is in relationship with in India, Bangladesh, Myanmar, Nepal, Philippines and Uganda.
3. Principles applied in determining support
In awarding grants the trustees will apply the following principles: 3.1. The trustee will consider any requests or known situations that are eligible for consideration: from any geographical area within the UK and overseas and from organisations and individuals alike
3.2. Each request or situation will be considered on its own merits
3.3. The trustees will carry our sufficient due diligence to ensure that the request or situation meets both the charitable purposes, and the priorities for support set out in this policy.
3.4. The trustees are content to work in partnership with other grant making bodies where funding of an entire project is beyond the scope of any single organisation
4. Applicant and partner due diligence
The trustee will carry out sufficient due diligence on any potential beneficiary to ensure:
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The identity of the beneficiary
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That funds are applied in accordance with the charity’s charitable purposes
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That funds are knowingly used for: money laundering in accordance with the operative Money Laundering regulations; Terrorist financing in accordance with the Terrorist Act 2000; Bribery in accordance with the 2010 Bribery Act
5. Administration
5.1. For smaller grants, requests may be made informally. Where specific needs or situations are known, grants may be made at the discretion of the trustees without any form of request.
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5.2. for larger grants, trustees should be confident:
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Of the purpose of the proposed grant including an understanding of the work and the way in which the grant will be managed and applied
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• Of the person(s) responsible for the management of the grant and for overseeing the work;
• That suitable safeguarding practices are in place in cases where the applicant works with children or vulnerable adults; 5.3. Where the grant is for a specified project or purpose, and in situations where that purpose does not proceed or where any grant or part of thereof remains unused, unused funds must be returned.
Mustard Seed Ministries has been operational for twenty nine years and has only employed 1.5 paid staff for the last eight years, exclusively to deliver the Personal Choice project. So the vital role of volunteers in the work of MSM including Personal Choice is of immense value. Personal Choice is reliant on its volunteers for the delivery of so many activities and acknowledges the great benefit of local people supporting people in their community.
Section D Achievements and performance
(i) UK Personal Choice Portsmouth - : Providing Support and Building Summary of the main Community achievements of the charity during the year Introduction: Personal Choice is a project of Mustard Seed Ministries charity, developed nearly ten years ago to respond to the needs of the local community. It aims to help address the social and economic disadvantage of people in Portsmouth particularly those in the most disadvantaged ward of Charles Dickens where the project is based. It also sits in the 10% most deprived areas in the country for health deprivation and we see this reflected in our data where 47% of service users say they have some type of disability or health condition. Services Offered: MSM employ a Project Coordinator and part time Project Manager to offer a holistic service with easily accessible advice, support and activities. Open Monday – Friday 10-5 we offer a drop in advice centre, computer/job club, chair exercise, lunch club, range of social and activity groups, ‘ Tea, Coffee, Chat’ and monthly trips. Recognizing and Addressing Financial Hardship: Understanding the struggles faced by our community, which already experiences high deprivation, has been a top priority this year. Rising utility bills and inflation have only worsened the situation, causing significant financial pressure for many. We've actively helped residents navigate these challenges by: reviewing budgets, bills, and debts; maximizing income; promoting energy efficiency; raising awareness of support; registering as a ‘Welcome Place’ offering warm refreshments alongside the above during the winter and opening a food pantry. ‘I’ve received a lot of support with my gas and electric bills, debts and also with completing benefit forms ... they’ve given me loads of help. There just aren’t enough words of gratitude.’ Recognising the need for food security, we were pleased to open The Oasis Pantry in November 2022. . While it started without a big opening or marketing campaign, it's quickly grown through word-of-mouth within the community with 137 members. The Pantry aims to provide
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affordable, healthy food and support with dignity, choice and hope to people in our community. MSM is grateful for the grant from ‘Love Portsmouth of £13,000 to fund a Pantry Manager’s post for 15 hours per week and to help with the initial start up costs. Grants totaling £7,890 were also secured from Abri Community Fund, Hive Portsmouth and Portsmouth City Council Household Support Fund for equipment and running costs. A balance of £8,557 is carried forward to 2023-2024. ‘The Pantry has helped me to feel very supported and the reassurance of always being able to buy food has helped my mental health.’ ‘The Pantry is a great service, I can’t afford much in the way of groceries as they’re so expensive, I’m getting so much more for my money and I’ve been to try new foods that I wasn’t aware of or couldn’t afford.’
The launch of the Oasis community garden with the Queens Jubilee Neighbourhood Grant was promising and also challenging. The unused space did start to come to new life, and we enjoyed collaborating with Wilder Portsmouth for advice and support. However, a rainy summer hampered efforts to build consistent involvement and a sense of community ownership. Despite these challenges, the positive experiences like gardening activities and outdoor seating highlight the potential. Looking forward, we're excited to revitalise the project this spring. Engaging our groups and the community in fresh planting and activities will be key to its success.
Project Outcomes/Benefits:
The positive responses and the consistent demand for the activities we offer are encouraging indicators of the impact the project is making. 583 people have accessed Personal Choice this year and 63% of these are new people. We are meeting and exceeding project indicators highlighting the impact on social connections and informed choices listed below: Support: The project provides information and advice on benefits, finances, and other issues. Connection: People report feeling less isolated and more connected through project activities. Empowerment: Participants develop skills, gain confidence, and boost their self-esteem.
Inclusivity and Community:
Notable this year has been the amount of feedback we’ve received on the project offering a safe and inclusive space. We do aim to contribute to the overall well being of the community by fostering a culture of inclusivity and acceptance. By actively promoting kindness, understanding and non-judgemental attitudes, people tell us we have created a safe space where people from any background can come together and prejudice and stereotypes are gently challenged: ‘The world isn’t nice, it’s safe here, especially if you have mental health issues – you get understanding here and safety, you don’t have to do
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anything special, can just be here’ Volunteers are the heart and soul of Personal Choice, and this year, 42 amazing individuals stepped up in various roles: chefs, kitchen assistants, computer club helpers, minibus drivers, welcome hosts, and more. Notably, several volunteers with learning difficulties and mental health challenges thrived in this supportive environment, finding a sense of belonging and purpose. The Pantry programme saw tremendous success, with 90% of volunteers being pantry members who having benefited so much want to give back. Personal Choice successfully applied to The National Lottery Reaching Communities for a five year grant totaling £268,980. This year’s grant of £62,662 was to cover 61% of the budget excluding the cost of the new Pantry project. Funds brought forward at the start of the year were £25,386 the income for the year was £74,046 and total expenditure £70,060 leaving a balance of £21,373 restricted funds to carry forward to 2023 -2024. Overseas Support Our Inspiration: The name Mustard Seed Ministries draws inspiration from the Bible verse in Matthew 13:32, which describes a mustard seed, the smallest of all seeds, growing into a large plant that shelters birds. Our Approach: Similar to the supportive tree in the story, MSM aims to empower people and organisations already working in their communities. Instead of managing overseas projects ourselves, we prefer to support existing individuals, organisations, and churches dedicated to the same goals as MSM. The Benefits: Increased Impact: By supporting existing efforts, MSM can reach more people in need. Sustainability: Our approach fosters self-sufficiency within organizations and communities, enabling them to thrive independently. Empowerment: We respect the existing work and identity of local organizations, allowing them to grow their capacity and flourish. The trustees believe this collaborative approach empowers more individuals and organisations while respecting their unique identities and fostering long-term sustainability (ii) Supporting Pastors, Churches and Christian Organisations INDIA Mustard Seed Ministries (MSM) continued its ongoing support for two pastors and their churches in India. This financial assistance allows the pastors to dedicate their time and energy to their congregations and
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outreach ministries. Bangalore: Global Prayer Centre Church : Pastor Lawrence and his church actively serve the poor and needy in their community, particularly those living in slums. They support 60 children working in brick kilns and offer food and medical aid to 30 families in a leprosy colony. Moriah Church : Pastor Satish's church, located in rural areas, has grown significantly under his leadership. MSM provided £620 in grants to support their work. Mount Moriah Missions is dedicated to planting new churches, holding public meetings, and organising church and VBS programs. The trustees are happy to report continued growth, often fuelled by Hindu individuals witnessing God's work and testimonies of healing. New church branches in Kajivasli and Masthinali were successfully established and dedicated this year and they aim to open four new branches in the coming year. Despite facing threats and persecution, the church has a growing team of evangelists actively serving in villages. In May 2023 they held a very successful 3 day youth program for 100 young people. Committed to growth they are aiming to open four new branches next year. Andhra Pradesh Oasis Ministries in Andhra Pradesh expanded its reach to include pastors and churches in five regions across three states: Andhra Pradesh, Orissa, and Telangana. This expansion brought 150 new pastors from rural districts under the guidance of four leading pastors. Recognizing the need for support, a trustee and church leader from MSM continued to provide monthly Bible study and teaching sessions via Skype. This remote mentoring program is proving to be invaluable for these new pastors and their churches. It equips them with biblical knowledge and encouragement, fostering their spiritual and physical growth, especially in the face of growing persecution. MSM Provides Financial Support to Pastors and Little Angels This year, MSM awarded a total of £13,824 in grants to support pastors in India and Little Angels Orphanage. Supporting Pastors (£9,487): MSM provided monthly grants to help cover the cost of meals for teaching and fellowship sessions. Pastors also received small monthly grants and gifts to support their ministry. Christmas Outreach (£3,487): MSM funded Christmas programs organized by churches, including gifts like clothes for pastors' families, saris for widows, and musical instruments. Additional support was provided for Little Angels Orphanage's Christmas
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celebration, including blankets and warm clothes for the children. Additional Grants: £600 was donated in August to purchase school uniforms for the children at Little Angels. A grant of £250 was given to cover urgent medical expenses for a seriously ill pastor. PHILIPPINES 3J2 Bible Centre Church: Serving the Community in Iligan City Leading the Way: Pastor Stephen Villaester, his wife Sonia, and their two sons lead a passionate church community striving to serve the people of Iligan City and Lanao del Norte in the Philippines. Facing Challenges: The closure of the National Steel Corporation and related businesses created significant hardship, leading to unemployment, poverty, and associated problems like malnutrition, drug addiction, and pollution. Providing Hope: Since 2007, the church has run a weekly feeding program, typically held at the local volleyball court, serving 120-180 children from the nearby dumpsite and surrounding areas. The program includes meals, games, praise and worship, and Bible stories, offering both physical and spiritual nourishment. Through the program and home visits, church members have built relationships with families, and some have even begun attending church and receiving support. Recognising the importance of the feeding program's future, MSM supported registering it as an NGO (Non-Governmental Organization) to gain legal status, improve operational stability, and attract new funding sources. The newly formed NGO is named "Kadangpan Inc.," which translates to "Refuge" or "Shelter." Its focus areas are: Protection: Safeguarding children from abuse and exploitation. Education: Seeking organizations that offer scholarship programs for the children. Food and Livelihood: Continuing the feeding program and providing livelihood support for the parents. MSM's Support: In 2022-2023, MSM provided grants totalling £3,650 to support the church's efforts. This included: £2,800 for the feeding program : Including £400 for a Christmas party for 200 children; £850 to support Pastor Villaester, his ministry to the feeding program and other community initiatives. Identity Church: Reaching Out in Iligan City A Shared Vision : MSM trustees and Oasis Church have built a strong connection with Pastor Rolito Epe of Identity Church in Iligan City. Both share a vision "to see a church fixed on revealing Christ as humanity's true identity."
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Identity Church began as a small Bible study group formed by graduating nursing students. Through dedication and growth, it has blossomed into a vibrant community of over 200 people. The church actively invests in its youth through the "Students IMPACT - Changed by God to Change the World" program and the "Leading Our Future Together (LOFT)" group for young professionals. Nurturing Community : Identity Church fosters deep connections through small weekly life groups led by trained members. This system allows for effective mentoring and support for everyone who comes to the church. This year, with donations from Oasis Centre, MSM provided crucial support to Identity Church with grants totalling £1,050: Funding essential rent ; helping to secure the church building and provide additional resources for the church's work. Purple Community Fund: Empowering Families in the Philippines Vision: The Purple Community Fund (PCF) envisions a clear path out of poverty for all children and families living and working in dumpsites and squatter areas across the Philippines. PCF tackles poverty at its roots through a comprehensive approach that encompasses education, health, nutrition, spiritual guidance, and livelihood programs. Their work is guided by strong values that transcend religion, race, and political affiliations. One of PCF's initiatives focuses on empowering women to escape the cycle of poverty by transitioning them away from litter picking. This program utilises a unique solution involving up cycled products: They collect large quantities of ring pulls from used cans and transform them into beautiful bags, purses, and jewellery. MSM's Contribution: Raising awareness in the UK: Engaging, businesses, and individuals to collect ring pulls. Collecting over 50kg of ring pulls this year to support PCF's livelihood program and the women it empowers. BANGLADESH Faith & Fellowship in Bangladesh: Sharing the Gospel and Supporting the Community MSM have supported Faith Fellowship since 2015 with their vision is to share the gospel spiritually and practically especially to Hindu people and also to carry out children and youth work and church development. Having successfully developed a relationship with the local Hindu community in April 2016 a much needed school now educating 43 children was started with a grant from MSM to employ a teacher and provide educational materials.
This year grants totaling £2,567 were given to support the school,
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evangelist and trainer. Faith Fellowship also arranged a children’s seminar at the school with bible based song, stories and activities and fellowship meal. Alongside Sunday school projects they operate bible study groups for Christian and Hindu young people in different areas. They conducted a number of evangelistic meetings as part of their Good News Project and showed the Jesus film to different Hindu communities and working to establish a church in a Hindu community. A grant of £400 was given to support their Pre- Christmas Event. This was a whole day event with singing and dancing, prayer and an explanation of what Christmas means followed by a meal and the distribution of gifts to the children and there was great participation by the local people. Overall, Faith & Fellowship plays a significant role in supporting the local community in Bangladesh by providing educational opportunities, sharing the Christian faith, and fostering fellowship . NEPAL Pastor Pandey Karna Nepal Bible Fellowship, Kathmandu The Nepal Bible Fellowship is a small but vibrant church. The pastor and his wife have a great heart for their community, and it's encouraging to hear the church is continuing to grow. They conduct regular outreach and evangelistic programs in the surrounding areas, particularly at Christmas and for their Church anniversary in April.
The ordination of an assistant pastor is a positive development, as is securing a further five-year contract for the church premises with additional land. This is especially encouraging amidst the increasing financial and climate challenges they face. (iii) Children’s Homes Pastor Ling Choi LIFE Myanmar Outreach Ministry (formerly Life Mission Ministry)
After six years of online communication, a long-awaited meeting finally took place in February 2015. The CEO and Fieldwork Coordinator met Pastor Ling Choi, leader of LIFE Ministries, in person. LIFE Ministries operates a home for 30 orphaned children and a church in Yangon. Their mission extends beyond Yangon, reaching out to impoverished and isolated communities, and tribal areas, particularly in Chin State. They achieve this through regular outreach programs and by establishing new churches.
Recent years have been incredibly difficult for LIFE Ministries. The COVID-19 pandemic and the military coup that began in February 2021 presented significant challenges. Martial law led to bank closures and internet disruptions, making communication and sending funds nearly impossible. This unfortunately impacted our ability to financially support them.
Despite these hardships and ongoing political unrest, LIFE Ministries persevered in their important work. They continued to support the
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children's home, church members, and indigenous missionary families. They even conducted an evangelism outreach in January, where many heard the gospel message.
Orphanage - Myanmar
This orphanage in a rural part of Chin State and is run by one young man who is caring for 30 children. MSM have previously given small grants to assist with medical bills and Christmas program. Unfortunately the challenges of the pandemic and marshal law have made communication impossible and the trustees are hoping this will be restored.
True Light Christian Centre - Uganda
The centre in Bugiri is supporting increasing numbers of orphans and needy children, up to 450 in many ways including education and tuition. MSM gave two grants totaling £450 to help purchase food and clothes for their Christmas and Easter programs.
(iv) Home for Special Needs
Little Angels Home for Special Needs, Goa, India
Pedro and Genilda Lima, missionaries and social workers, witnessed many cases of children and adults with special needs lacking proper care in India. This inspired them to create Little Angels Trust in 2007. A Safe and Encouraging Environment
Little Angels Trust offers a loving and supportive environment for children and adults with special needs. They focus on education and training to help residents express their talents and become as independent as possible. While the project has a Christian foundation, it welcomes people from all backgrounds. MSM's Contribution
This year, MSM donated £10,088 to support Little Angels' monthly running costs and education expenses. This included £500 for Christmas and New Year celebrations, and £300 to renew the Trusts registration following the death of one of the trustees.. Providing Care and Opportunity This year Little Angels provided a safe haven for20 boys and adults; 11adult men who attended vocational training centres for adults with different special needs and 9 boys who attend a school for children with special educational needs.
An example of the benefit of this home is the ten-year-old twins who arrived last year who are making significant progress. They face a number of complex challenges and came from a difficult background marked by conflict, neglect, and multiple care facilities that couldn't meet their needs.
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Little Angels took the initiative to arrange additional tests to determine a clearer diagnosis, allowing them to provide the best possible support. The twins now participate in weekly therapy sessions at the hospital and receive constant care and love from everyone at the home.
Sustainability and Growth
Little Angels, located on rural Chorao Island, uses agriculture for two purposes:
Therapy : Working with plants provides a calming and rewarding activity for the residents. Food Production : They grow rice and vegetables to help meet their own needs. To further promote self-sufficiency and develop new skills, Little Angels established an on-site bakery. Residents are learning to bake bread and cakes, and they've selling small quantities to a local supermarket and at fairs. Their long-term dream is to expand this project by opening their own bakery shop and cafe right there on the island.
(v) Missionary and outreach work
Support of Full Time Missionaries - India
For the past twenty years, MSM has been a strong supporter of Pedro and Genilda Lima's work and vision. These Brazilian missionaries and social workers have dedicated over two decades to serving the poor and disadvantaged in India.
Pedro and Genilda's extensive experience, unwavering commitment, and passion for helping children have transformed countless lives. They are the heart and soul of Little Angels Home for Special Needs, serving as hands-on managers. Their compassion extends beyond Little Angels, having previously served as house parents at Shallom House and continuing to mentor many young people there, even supporting some through bible school training.
The trustees at MSM are deeply grateful for Pedro, Genilda, and their staff's incredible work. They provide a safe and secure haven for boys and men with various physical and mental health needs. MSM provided grants totalling £3,350 to support Pedro and Genilda personally this year.
Section E Financial review
Brief statement of the charity’s policy on reserves MSM’s policy is to maintain a balance on unrestricted funds, which equates to three months unrestricted payments. Details of any funds materially in deficit
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Further financial review details (Optional information) You may choose to include The principal source of funds for overseas work, are regular monthly additional information, where relevant about: giving and sundry donations. The trustees extend their sincere thanks to the charity’s principal all sponsors and donors for their faithful support and generosity. sources of funds (including any fundraising); MSM is extremely grateful for the legacy received this year; grants from how expenditure has The National Lottery Reaching Communities Fund; Abri Community Fund; PCC Queens Jubilee Neighborhood Grant; Hive Portsmouth; PCC supported the key objectives of the charity; Household support Fund and donations from the Fire Fighters Charity investment policy and and Chat over Chai to support the ongoing work of the Personal Choice/ food Pantry project in Portsmouth. objectives including any ethical investment policy adopted. Grants paid totalled £33,266 and Charitable Activities £134,803 accounting for 97.6% of the expenditure for the financial year. ~~_~~ 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) Laura Rook Position (eg Secretary, Chair, Chair etc) Date 07.04.24
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| Charity Name | No (if any) | No (if any) | |||||||
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| Mustard Seed Ministries | 1025456 | ||||||||
| Receipts andpayments accounts Period start date To Period end date 01.08.22 31.07.23 For the period from ~~ee~~ |
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| 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 | |||||||||
| Monthlybank transfers(DD) | 13,106 | 540 | - | 13,646 | 13,133 | ||||
| SundryDonations | 22,851 | 320 | - | 23,171 | 15,655 | ||||
| Fundraising | 5,677 | - | - | 5,677 | 6,194 | ||||
| Personal Choiceproject | - | 72,159 | - | 72,159 | 34,080 | ||||
| The Pantry | - | 12,559 | - | 12,559 | 13,360 | ||||
| Bank receipts | 30 | - | - | 30 | 1 | ||||
| Other receipts | 463 | 3,137 | - | 3,600 | 45 | ||||
| - | - | - | - | - | |||||
| Sub total(Gross income for AR) | 42,127 (Gross income for AR) |
88,715 | - | 130,842 | 82,468 | ||||
| - - - - - - - - - Sub total - - - - - Total receipts 42,127 88,715 - 130,842 82,468 A2 Asset and investment sales, (see table). ~~——————~~ |
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| A3 Payments | |||||||||
| Cost of fundraring promotion | 671 | - | - | 671 | 33 | ||||
| Grantspaid | 32,249 | 1,017 | - | 33,266 | 26,361 | ||||
| Mission/voluntaryexpences | 3,350 | - | - | 3,350 | 2,250 | ||||
| Goods/services for beneficaries | 120 | - | - | 120 | 500 | ||||
| Other expenditure | 1,859 | - | - | 1,859 | 2,034 | ||||
| Personal Choiceproject | - | 76,230 | - | 76,230 | 60,323 | ||||
| The Pantry | - | 17,362 | - | 17,362 | - | ||||
| Support costs(apportioned) | 1,304 | - | - | 1,304 | 1,240 | ||||
| management & Administration(app) | 435 | - | - | 435 | 413 | ||||
| Otherpayments | 463 | 3,079 | - | 3,542 | - | ||||
| Sub total 40,451 | 97,688 | - | 138,139 | 93,154 | |||||
| - - - - - - - - Sub total - - - - - Total payments 40,451 97,688 - 138,139 93,154 A4 Asset and investment purchases, (see table) ~~——————~~ |
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| Net of receipts/(payments) A5 Transfers between funds A6 Cash funds last year end **Cash funds this year end ** |
1,676 - 8,973 - - 7,297 - 10,686 - - - - - 14,663 38,903 - 53,566 64,252 16,339 29,930 - 46,269 53,566 ~~=====>=>~~ |
Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period
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funds | ||
| to nearest £ to nearest £ |
to nearest £ | ||||
| B1 Cash funds | Current Account 9,318 21,373 - Treasurer Pantry Account - 8,557 - Busines Extra Account 7,021 - 16,339 29,930 - Total cash funds ~~<==~~ |
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(agree balances with receipts and payments | OK OK |
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| funds funds |
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| Details | to nearest £ to nearest £ |
to nearest £ | |||
| B2 Other monetary assets | - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - ~~ee~~ |
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| Details | Cost (optional) Fund to which asset belongs |
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| B3 Investment assets | - - - - - - - - - - ~~—=——~~ |
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| Details | Cost (optional) Fund to which asset belongs |
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| B4 Assets retained for the charity’s own use |
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| B5 Liabilities Signed by one or two trustees on behalf of all the trustees |
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Section B Disclosure
Only complete if the examiner needs to highlight matters of concern (see CC32,
Independent examination of charity accounts: directions and guidance for
examiners).
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On accounts for the year | 01/08/2022 — 31/07/2023 Charity no | 1025456
ended (if any)
SSE
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| report to the trustees on my examination my examination examination of the accounts the accounts accounts of the above the above above
charity (“the Trust”) for the year ended the year ended year ended ended .
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Give here details of any
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wishes to disclose. /
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examination of the the Trust’s accounts carried out | /
2011 Act and and in carrying out my my examination, | fo
applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission /
of the the Act. /
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andtam-qualified-to— /
member of finsert name name of /
examination. | confirm that no no material matters have /
(ether-than-that- disclosed_below—) disclosed_below—) in connection with J
gives me cause to believe that me cause to believe that cause to believe that to believe that believe that that in, any any material /
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records were not kept in accordance with section 130 /
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not accord accord with the accounting records; or /
not comply with the applicable requirements /
form and content of accounts accounts set out in the Charities /
Reports) Regulations 2008 other than than any requirement /
give a ‘true and and fair view which which is not a matter /
part of an an independent examination. /
have come across no other matters in connection /
which attention should be drawn in this report in /
understanding of the the accounts to be reached. /
in the brackets brackets if they do not apply. they do not apply. do not apply. not apply. apply. /
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1 October 2018 IER 2 October 2018
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Responsibilities and As the charity trustees, you are responsible for the the preparation of the the basis of report accounts in accordance with the Charities Act 2011 (“the Act’). | report in respect of my examination of the the Trust’s accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and and in carrying out my my examination, | have followed ail the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the the Act.
Independent +[Fhe-charity’s-gross-ineome-exceeded-£250,000 andtam-qualified-to— examiner's statement undertake the examination-by-being-a-qualified- member of finsert name name of
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| have completed my examination. | confirm that no no material matters have come to my attention (ether-than-that- disclosed_below—) disclosed_below—) in connection with the examination which gives me cause to believe that me cause to believe that cause to believe that to believe that believe that that in, any any material respect,: e the accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Act; or
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e the accounts did not accord accord with the accounting records; or e the accounts did not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the form and content of accounts accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than than any requirement that the accounts give a ‘true and and fair view which which is not a matter considered as part of an an independent examination.
| 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 the accounts to be reached.
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* Please delete the words in the brackets brackets if they do not apply. they do not apply. do not apply. not apply. apply.
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Name: | Stephen Mark Rolls
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Relevant professional qualification(s) or body (if any):
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