Report of the Trustees and Directors and Unaudited Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 March 2022
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THE NIGERIAN CHAPLAINCY
THE NIGERIAN CHAPLAINCY
Contents of the Financial Statements FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022
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| Company Information | 1 |
| Chairman's Report | 2 |
| Report of the Trustees and Directors | 3 |
| Income Statement | 4 |
| Statement of Financial Position | 5 |
| Notes to the Financial Statements | 6 |
| Report of the Accountant | 9 |
| Detailed Income and Expenditure Account | 10 |
THE NIGERIAN CHAPLAINCY
Company Information FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022
TRUSTEES AND DIRECTORS:
Revd. D O Agbelusi Chief(Mrs) F A Adebayo Bishop Dr W K Dorgu Rev A G Thom Ms F Odekeye Dr O S Kehinde Revd Dr O A Adams O B Awotesu
SECRETARY: Ms F Odekeye REGISTERED OFFICE: 104 New Cross Road New Cross London London SE14 5BA REGISTERED NUMBER: 02887521 (England and Wales)
ACCOUNTANT:
O Obidipe 20 Osborne Road Enfield EN3 7RN
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THE NIGERIAN CHAPLAINCY
Chairman's Report FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022
As 2022 draws to a close and we approach a new season of Advent, we give thanks to God for His abundant mercies in the work of the Nigerian Chaplaincy, the lives of its members and the fruitful collaboration of its partners. The societies of which we are a part, both in the UK and in Nigeria, continue to face varied challenges, with rising costs of living and, particularly in Nigeria, a deteriorating security environment. We are called, in all things, to give thanks; so, even with losses and disappointments of the past year, we give thanks to God for His provision, His protection and for our preservation.
We thank God for the life and service of those servants of God known to members of the Chaplaincy who have gone to eternal rest, notably for us, Rt Revd Peter Awelewa Adebiyi, late father of Revd Dayo Adebiyi, who leads the Nigerian Chaplaincy congregation at Church of The Holy Cross, Milton Keynes. We also thank God for the lives of other members of the Chaplaincy and family members who have gone to eternal rest since our 2021 AGM. May they all rest in peace and rise in glory. Amen.
We continue to hold up in our prayers, members of the Chaplaincy in poor health and, especially remember, Revd Canon Olu Adams, the Chair of this Management Committee and we thank God for the progress of his recovery. We thank God for the continuing progress and development of the Nigerian Chaplaincy and for the inestimable help from our various partners, especially St Luke's West Kilburn and their vicar, Revd Canon Alastair Thom and all our partner churches in Upper Holloway and New Cross, London, in Manchester, Milton Keynes and Birmingham, as well as the Overseas Fellowship of Nigerian Christians.
A silver lining from the restrictions to physical worship during the Covid pandemic was the establishment of a Chaplaincy Zoom account. Various Chaplaincy services are now held in a hybrid model encompassing both physical attendance and online on Zoom, with worshippers joining in from as far away as North America and Australia and from Nigeria as well. The online facility has also facilitated more convenient meetings, such as the Annual CMS Lecture, enabling the Chaplaincy to connect with the global Nigerian diaspora.
The Chaplaincy's Zoom facilities have also fostered the flourishing of the activities of the Mothers' Union, Sunday School meetings, the Men's Fellowship, Youth Groups and Prayer Meeting groups.
The Men's Fellowship continues to play a leading role in the affairs of the Chaplaincy with its quarterly Breakfast Meetings that are a forum for enlightening presentations and discussion on a variety of topics of significant importance. It also co-ordinates various fund-raising efforts, including, most recently in commemoration of the elevation of our former Chaplain, Venerable Enwuchola, to the Bishopric in the Diocese of Otukpo. Together with the Women's Fellowship, we also celebrated the 30th anniversary of the ordination of our current Chaplain, Venerable Ajaefobi, at a joyous service with one of our Patrons, Rt Revd Christopher Chessun, who delivered the sermon.
Our £4m fund-raising appeal for the Nigerian Chaplaincy Resource Centre continues apace and we thank God for the generous donations received and pledges made to date.
Femi Awotesu Vice Chair Nigerian Chaplaincy Management Committee
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THE NIGERIAN CHAPLAINCY
Report of the Directors FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022
The trustees who are also directors of the charity for the purposes of the Companies Act 2006, present their report with the financial statements of the charity for the year ended 31 March 2018. The trustees have adopted the provisions of Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effective 1 January 2015).
DIRECTORS AND DIRECTORS
The trustees and directors shown below have held office during the whole of the period from 1 April 2021 to the date of this report.
Revd. D O Agbelusi Chief(Mrs) F A Adebayo Bishop Dr W K Dorgu Rev A G Thom Ms F Odekeye Dr O S Kehinde Revd Dr O A Adams O B Awotesu
This report has been prepared in accordance with the provisions of Part 15 of the Companies Act 2006 relating to small companies.
ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD:
O B Awotesu – Trustee and Director
9 November 2022
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THE NIGERIAN CHAPLAINCY
Income Statement FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022
| Notes INCOMING RESOURCES Incoming resources from generated funds Voluntary income Investment income Total incoming resources RESOURCES EXPENDED Charitable activities Direct Charitable Expenditure Management and Administration Total resources expended NET INCOMING RESOURCES/(EXPENDED) 4 |
Unrestricted funds £ 46,818 - 46,818 500 54,213 54,713 (7,895) |
Restricted funds £ 28,762 - 28,762 6,506 - 6,506 22,256 |
31.03.22 Total funds £ 75,580 - 75,580 7,006 54,213 61,219 14,361 |
31.03.21 Total funds £ 65,498 - |
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| 65,498 2,725 37,491 |
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| 40,216 | ||||
| 25,282 |
The notes form part of these financial statements
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THE NIGERIAN CHAPLAINCY (REGISTERED NUMBER: 02887521)
Statement of Financial Position 31 MARCH 2022
| Notes FIXED ASSETS Tangible assets 5 CURRENT ASSETS Cash at bank CREDITORS Amounts falling due within one year 6 NET CURRENT ASSETS TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES RESERVES General funds 7 Building fund 7 |
31.3.22 £ 48,686 1,637 |
£ 2,246 47,049 49,295 27,039 22,256 49,295 |
31.3.21 £ 36,424 3,310 |
£ 1,820 33,114 34,934 34,934 - 34,934 |
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The company is entitled to exemption from audit under Section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 for the year ended 31 March 2022.
The members have not required the company to obtain an audit of its financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2022 in accordance with Section 476 of the Companies Act 2006.
The trustees and directors acknowledge their responsibilities for:
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(a) ensuring that the company keeps accounting records which comply with Sections 386 and 387 of the Companies Act 2006 and
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(b) preparing financial statements which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the company as at the end of each financial year and of its surplus or deficit for each financial year in accordance with the requirements of Sections 394 and 395 and which otherwise comply with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 relating to financial statements, so far as applicable to the company.
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies subject to the small companies regime.
The financial statements were approved by the Board of Trustees and Directors and authorised for issue on 9 November 2022 and were signed on its behalf by:
O B Awotesu – Trustee and Director
The notes form part of these financial statements
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THE NIGERIAN CHAPLAINCY
Notes to the Financial Statements FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022
1. STATUTORY INFORMATION
The Nigerian Chaplaincy is a private company, limited by guarantee, registered in England and Wales. The company's registered number and registered office address can be found on the Company Information page.
2. ACCOUNTING POLICIES
BASIS OF PREPARING THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with Financial Reporting Standard 102 "The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland" including the provisions of Section 1A "Small Entities" and the Companies Act 2006. The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention.
1.1 Basis of preparing the financial Statements
The Financial Statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention and in accordance with the Financial Statements for Smaller Entities (effective June 2002). In preparing the financial statements, the charity follows best practice as laid down in the Statement of Recommended Practice (SORA). Accounting and Reporting by Charities issued in October 2000.
1.2 Incoming resources
Voluntary income and donations are included in Incoming resources when they are receivable, except when donors' conditions have not been fulfilled, then the income is deferred. The income from fundraising ventures is shown gross, with the associated costs included in fundraising costs.
1.3 Resources expended
Resources expended are included in the Statement of Financial Activities on an accrual basis, inclusive of any VAT which cannot be recovered.
Expenditure which is directly attributable to specific activities has been included in these cost categories. Where costs are attributable to more than one activity, they have been apportioned across the cost categories on a basis consistent with the use of these resources.
1.4 Restricted Funds
Restricted funds are those which are used for the purposes specified by the donor. Expenditure, which meets the criteria, is charged to the fund.
1.5 Unrestricted Funds
Unrestricted funds are the income received or generated for the objectives of the charity without further specified purpose and are available as general fund.
1.6 Designated Funds
Designated funds are those amounts, which the management committee have allocated from unrestricted funds for a particular purpose.
1.7 Apportionment of Costs
Where costs could not be directly allocated to a particular activity heading in the Statement of Financial Activities, they have been apportioned on a fair and reasonable basis. Salaries are apportioned on a basis of time spent.
1.8 Fundraising Costs
Fundraising expenditure comprises costs incurred in inducing people and organizations to contribute financially to the charity's work. This includes the cost of advertising for donations and the staging for special fundraising events.
1.9 Management and Administration Expenditure
Administration expenditure includes all expenditure directly related to the charitable activity or fundraising ventures. This includes costs of renting and running office premises, staff salaries for administrative staff and audit fees.
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THE NIGERIAN CHAPLAINCY
Notes to the Financial Statements - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022
2. ACCOUNTING POLICIES - continued
TURNOVER
Turnover is measured at the fair value of the consideration received or receivable, excluding discounts, rebates, value added tax and other sales taxes.
TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS
Depreciation is provided at the following annual rates in order to write off each asset over its estimated useful life.
PENSION COSTS AND OTHER POST-RETIREMENT BENEFITS
The company operates a defined contribution pension scheme. Contributions payable to the company's pension scheme are charged to surplus or deficit in the period to which they relate.
3. EMPLOYEES, TRUSTEES AND DIRECTORS
The average number of employees during the year was 1 (2021 - 1).
4. OPERATING SURPLUS
The operating surplus is stated after charging:
| 31.3.22 | 31.3.21 | ||
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| £ | £ | ||
| Depreciation - owned assets | 865 | 750 | |
| 5. | TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS | ||
| Plant and | |||
| machinery | |||
| etc | |||
| £ | |||
| COST | |||
| At 1 April 2021 | 7,985 | ||
| Additions | 1,291 | ||
| At 31 March 2022 | 9,276 | ||
| DEPRECIATION | |||
| At 1 April 2021 | 6,165 | ||
| Charge for year | 865 | ||
| At 31 March 2022 | 7,030 | ||
| NET BOOK VALUE | |||
| At 31 March 2022 | 2,246 | ||
| At 31 March 2021 | 1,820 | ||
| 6. | CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR | ||
| 31.3.22 | 31.3.21 | ||
| £ | £ | ||
| Taxation and social security | 1,205 | 1,600 | |
| Other creditors | 432 | 1,710 | |
| 1,637 | 3,310 |
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THE NIGERIAN CHAPLAINCY
Notes to the Financial Statements - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022
7. RESERVES
| Unrestricted funds General fund Restricted funds Building TOTAL FUNDS |
At 1.4.21 £ 34,934 - 34,934 |
Net movement in funds £ (7,895) 22,256 14,361 |
Transfers between funds £ - - - |
At 31.12.22 £ 27,039 22,256 |
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| 49,295 |
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THE NIGERIAN CHAPLAINCY
Report of the Accountant to the Trustees and Directors of The Nigerian Chaplaincy
As described on the Statement of Financial Position you are responsible for the preparation of the financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2022 set out on pages four to eight and you consider that the company is exempt from an audit.
In accordance with your instructions, we have compiled these unaudited financial statements in order to assist you to fulfil your statutory responsibilities, from the accounting records and information and explanations supplied to us.
O Obidipe 20 Osborne Road Enfield EN3 7RN
Date: 26 November 2022
This page does not form part of the statutory financial statements
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THE NIGERIAN CHAPLAINCY
Detailed Income and Expenditure Account FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022
| Turnover Income Building Fund Cost of sales Direct charitable expenses Honorarium GROSS SURPLUS Other income Sundry receipts Other income Government grants Expenditure Rates and water Insurance Charitable donation Wages Social security Pensions Telephone Post and stationery Travelling Hall rent Repairs and renewals Staff welfare & training Books, journals & periodicals Property repairs & maintenance Services expenses Legal fees Ministerial clothing Finance costs Bank charges Carried forward |
31.3.22 £ 43,581 22,256 - 500 328 6,506 2,938 1,418 1,025 8,740 30,132 2,938 805 5,222 277 2,791 2,600 - 1,000 62 852 1,750 13 228 |
£ 65,837 500 65,337 9,772 75,109 59,853 15,256 30 15,226 |
31.3.21 £ 61,682 - 2,725 - - 1,125 2,691 818 - - 28,125 2,691 800 470 95 1,653 - 130 - - 626 1,260 13 - |
£ 61,682 2,725 58,957 3,816 62,773 36,681 26,092 60 26,032 |
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THE NIGERIAN CHAPLAINCY
Detailed Income and Expenditure Account FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022
| Brought forward Depreciation Fixtures and fittings Computer equipment NET SURPLUS |
31.3.22 £ 344 521 |
£ 15,226 865 14,361 |
31.3.21 £ 344 406 |
£ 26,032 750 25,282 |
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