THE FULL GOSPEL HALL
TRUSTEES REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31[st] DECEMBER 2020
Objectives and Activities.
The prime object of the Assembly (Charity) is the advancement of the Christian Religion by the proclamation and furtherance of the Gospel of God concerning His Son Jesus Christ the Lord and the preaching and teaching of the Word of God by the Church in accordance with the Statement of Fundamental Truths of the Assemblies of God Incorporated.
Apart from the search for a full-time Pastor; our priority for this year was to continue to focus on our stated aim, that is to be a light in the community, whilst considering the Commission’s guidance on public benefit and, in particular, the specific guidance on charities for the advancement of religion. In particular, we endeavour to encourage people to live out their faith as part of the Assembly through:
Worship and prayer, learning about the gospel; and developing their personal knowledge and trust in Jesus.
Provision of pastoral care for people known to have problems Missionary and outreach work.
Achievements and Performance.
Worship and Prayer.
The onset of the COVID-19 pandemic brought with it the Government imposed constraints that, in spite of the work done to make the Church building “Covid safe”, made it necessary to cancel the normal gatherings from 23[rd] February 2020. However, we quickly set up the facility to transmit the main Sunday service using Zoom. A similar system was used for the prayer meeting on Monday evening.
Presently there are 92 persons on the church membership register and, since we have not been able to review the Membership, this number will be carried over to next year.
In normal times we would enable the fellowship to celebrate and thank God at the milestones of their journey through life. Through the dedication of infants we thank God for the gift of life, through baptism the candidates witness their faith in Jesus Christ, in marriage public vows are exchanged with God’s blessing and through funeral services friends and family express their grief whilst giving thanks for the life of the person now committed to God’s keeping. During the year we held or attended seven funerals.
Pastoral Care.
Rev. Patricia John, in her capacity of Interim Leader continued to oversee the pastoral care of the church, the Church Council continued to meet monthly using Zoom. The youth leader, Eric Boateng kept the Youth group functioning using Zoom.
Those members of the Assembly who were unable to access the services virtually were contacted regularly by telephone to ensure their safety and connect them with Assembly life.
Mission and Evangelism.
Helping those in need is an evidence of our faith and we provide financial support to organisations that supply food and clothing and for the Social and Educational needs of Adults and Children in those parts of the world affected by natural disasters, national unrest and famine. Knowing that needs exist in the area local to the Assembly, all the nonperishable foods brought to the annual Harvest Thanksgiving Service are donated to the Renewal Refugee and Migrant Project (RAMP) who provide a support service for those seeking asylum or are otherwise outside the Social Service’s umbrella.
Ecumenical Relationships.
The Assembly is an associate of the Newham Christian Fellowship. It is also in fellowship with the Assemblies of God Incorporated and benefits from its advice and assistance, the annual subscription is 3% of the unrestricted income received in the previous year.
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THE FULL GOSPEL HALL
TRUSTEES REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31[st] DECEMBER 2020 (Continued)
Financial Review:
The Church is dependent for its day to day running on the financial support of its Members and Congregation and during 2020 income from direct giving was below our budget expectations.
As can be seen from the Statement of Accounts, due to the closure of the church, the income was lower than that in previous years but we have been able to cover the liabilities. The total receipts of tithes and offerings were £39,969.00; restricted donations of £596.00 were also received and are detailed in the Financial Statements. Tithes and offerings by the Gift Aid scheme were down slightly and this resulted in the drop in tax recovered. One of the freehold flats in the house adjacent to the church continues to be let on a short-hold agreement, which provided a gross income of £2,828. With the first floor flat empty, the opportunity was taken to carry out the repairs and decoration.
During the year we were able to give financial support of £2,100.00 to Missionary Societies and Social and educational Charitable Organisations.
With reference to the Suspense Account, it has been noted that there are some errors in the previous years’ accounts that are still being checked.
Apart from the cost of the Website the church had no fund raising or advertising costs in the year.
Reserves Policy.
The CC has considered the level of reserves they wish to retain appropriate to the Assembly’s needs. This is based on the Assembly’s size and the level of commitments held. The CC aim to ensure that the Assembly will be able to continue to fulfil its charitable objectives even if there is a temporary shortfall in income. The Property Fund is designated to provide for the future joint purchase of a manse in the event that an incoming Minister requires assistance in purchasing a house. In reviewing the cost of housing in the Borough it will be necessary to increase the amount held in the fund. The CC will endeavour not to ‘sit’ on funds unnecessarily.
Staff & Volunteers.
The Church employs a part-time Youth Leader and five part-time Cleaners. The achievements of the past year are due to the continuing voluntary help of the Members in the various departments of the work.
No remuneration was received by the Trustees other than the out of pocket expenses disclosed in the accounts and no material transaction took place between the Church and a Trustee or any person connected with any of them. The cost of maintenance and improvements to the Property is met from Gifts in Kind and Income from the General and Property Fund.
Property.
The Assembly property is freehold and held in trust by the Holding Trustees and consists of five persons. However, there is presently one position vacant. The Holding Trustees are appointed by and are responsible to the Church Council.
The Holding Trustees are:
Mrs Christine Agyemang-Badu Mr Felix Baptiste Mrs Betty Duckett Mr Branford B. Yeboah
Reference & Administrative details
The Full Gospel Hall is a Registered Charity number 1054391 and is situated in East Ham in the London Borough of Newham. It is in Fellowship with the Assemblies of God.
The principal address is 91, Plashet Grove, East Ham, London, E6 1AA.
The primary bankers are HSBC Bank plc. 118, High Street North, East Ham, London E6 2HX.
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THE FULL GOSPEL HALL
TRUSTEES REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31[st] DECEMBER 2020 (Continued)
Structure, governance and management.
The Governing document is a Deed of Trust and the Trust is unincorporated. Whilst reviewing the governance of the Assembly the attention of the CC was drawn to the fact that the document is out of date, the model deed having been revised by the Assemblies of God. It was decided to engage Geldards, the AOG Solicitors, to prepare a new document for the Full Gospel Hall. This is now in hand and is due to be completed early in 2021.
For the present, the method of appointment of Church Council Members is set out in the Constitution adopted 8[th] April 1995. During the year the membership of the Church Council was strengthened by the addition of four persons. The Church Council members are responsible for making decisions on all matters of general concern and importance to the Assembly including deciding on how the funds of the Assembly are to be spent.
The Church Council Members are:
Interim Lead Pastor Patricia John Miss Valerie Robinson Mr P. J. Jenkins Mr E. A. Boateng Mr B.B.Yeboah Ms Hanan Alamy Mr F.A. Kuagbela Mr J. Ogundele
There are presently five persons serving as Deacons. The membership of the Deaconate is by nomination and election by those who are full members of the Assembly. All those who attend the services regularly are encouraged to apply for membership and take an active role in the life of the Assembly. The members of the Deaconate are:
Mrs Ada Adu Mr James Iziegbe Mr Amos Ndubuisy Mrs Betty Duckett Mr Kayode Olowfila
THE FULL GOSPEL HALL
TRUSTEES REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31[st] DECEMBER 2020 (Continued)
Names of the Charity Trustees who manage the Charity:
Acting Pastor Rev. Mrs Patricia John Secretary Mr Percy J. Jenkins Treasurer Mr Francis Kuagbela Mr Branford B. Yeboah
TRUSTEES RESPONSIBILITIES
The Charities Act 1993 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 trust and of the surplus of the trust for that period. In preparing those financial statements the trustees are required to:
i) Select suitable accounting policies and apply them consistently ii) Make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent iii) Prepare financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the Trust will continue in existence.
The Trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records, which disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the Trust. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the Trust and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.
Declarations.
The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above
Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees’
Signature Francis Kuagbela………………………………………
Full name: Francis Kuagbela
Position: Treasurer Date: 16[th] October 2021
FULL GOSPEL HALL - EAST HAM
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES F0R THE YEAR ENDED 31st DECEMBER 2020
| Notes INCOMING RESOURCES Voluntary Income 3a Activities for Generating Funds 3b Investment Income Receipts 3c Other Income Resources 3d TOTAL INCOME RESOURCES RESOURCES EXPENDED Cost of Charitable Activities 4a Governance Costs 4b TOTAL RESOURCES EXPENDED NET INCOMING (OUTGOING) RESOURCE Total Funds Brought Forward Transfer of Funds TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD |
Unrestricted Designated Restricted Total Total Funds Funds Funds 2020 2019 £ £ £ £ £ 50,031 - 689 50,719 109,434 2,828 37 2,865 5,046 3,707 - 3,707 4,190 2,227 2,227 2,232 |
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| 58,793 - 726 59,519 120,902 |
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| 51,571 - 3,098 54,669 100,451 12,972 - - 12,972 6,846 |
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| 64,544 - 3,098 67,642 107,297 |
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| 5,751 - - 2,372 - 8,123 - 13,605 1,451,343 90,952 1,466 1,543,761 1,543,761 1,756 - - 1,756 - - |
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| 1,443,836 90,952 850 1,535,638 1,557,366 |
Movements on all reserves and all recognized gains and losses are shown above. All of the organization's operations are classed as continuing. The notes on pages 6 to 12 forms part of these financial statements.
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ACCA AU)R & CO Chartered Certified Accountants and Mana ement Consultants ACCOUNTANCY * TAXATION * MANAGEMENT CONSULTANCY ALOR & CO 45a Market Sireel Eost Ham London - E6 2RA Date: 26, November 2021 Tell 07932673930 Foxi Mulli alorbv@yahoox¢m Web¥ olor-e0nlwe.¢OM INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF FULL GOSPEL HALL- ASSEMBLIES OF GOD. PRINCIPAL We have repoi'led on the accounts of the Full Gospel Hall Assemblies of God for the year ended 31, Decembei. 2020 which are set out on pages 5 to 13. E. Alorbu BAIHONSI FCCA CONSULTANT G. Aklnrud* FCCA Respective responsibilities of trustees and Independent examiner The charity's trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The charity's tnistees consider that an audit is not required for this year account undci. section 144(2) of the charity's A¢t 2011 (the 201 l Act) and that a independent examination is needed: It is our responsibility to.. examine the accounts under section 145 of the 201 l Act. 2. to follow the procedures laid down in General Direction5 given by the Charity Commissions under section 145(5)(b) of the 201 l Act. and no examination on the tru5t¢es' report 4. to State whether particular matters have come to oui. attention Basis of the Independent examiner's report Our examination was cari'ied out in aGcordanc¢ with the General Dire¢tions given by the Charity Commissioners. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accoiints presented with the underlying record5. It also includes consideration of any material unusual items or disclosures in the accounts, and seeking explanations from you as trustees concerning atiy of such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be I'equired in an audit and consequently we do not express an audit opinion on the view given as to whether the accounts pi'esent a 'ti'ue and fail. view, and the report is limited to those matters set out in the statement below. Independent exAminers' statement In connection with our examination, no matter has come to our attention: l. Whi¢h gives us reasonable cause to believe that any material misstatement in the requireinents.. a) to keep accounting records in accordance with section 130 of the 2011 Actand b) to prepare accounts which accords with the accounting records and comply with the accounting requirements of the 201 l Act This firnl is regulated by the A55ociation of Chartered Certified Accountants in the conduct of Accounting and Consultancy work.
have not been met. or 2. to whi¢h in our opinion, attention should be drawn in ordei. to enable a propel. understanding of the accounts to be reached. Ebenezei lorbu FCCA For Alor & Co