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2022-09-02-accounts

FRESH FIRE MINISTRIES

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 2[ND] SEPTEMBER 2022

REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER: 1061235

FRESH FIRE MINISTRIES 342 – 344 LONDON ROAD MITCHAM SURREY CR 3ND

INDEX Page Legal & Administrative Details 1 Trustee’s Report 2-3 Independent Examiner’s Report 4 Statement of Financial Activities 5 Balance Sheet 6 Notes on the financial Statements 7- 10

FRESH FIRE MINISTRIES

LEGAL & ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS YEAR ENDED 2[ND] SEPTEMBER 2022

ADDRESS FOR CORRESPONDENCE

342 – 344 LONDON ROAD MITCHAM CR4 3FH

REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER

1061235

GOVERNING DOCUMENT

DECLARATION OF TRUST 2[ND] FEBRUARY 1997.

TRUSTEES/ DIRECTORS

MRS EBI AJUKA MR ABIODUN ADETONA MRS ANGELA SEGUN

PRINCIPAL BANKERS

LLOYDS BANK PLC 25 GRESHAM STREET LONDON EC2V 7HN

INDEPENDENT EXAMINER

EPHRAIM CONSULTANCY SERVICES 95 MILES ROAD MITCHAM SURREY CR4 3FH

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FRESH FIRE MINISTRIES

TRUSTEES’ REPORT YEAR ENDED 2[ND] SEPTEMBER 2022

The trustees are pleased to present their report for the year ended 2[nd] September 2022 for the charity, FRESH FIRE MIISTRIES with Charity Number 1061235.

The Trustees of the charity are: Mrs Ebi Ajuka Mrs Angela Segun Mr Adetona Abiodun

The principal address of the charity is : 342 – 344 London road Mitcham Surrey CR4 3ND

OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES

The main object of the charity is advancing the Christian faith worldwide in accordance with the doctrines set out in the statement of beliefs and to relieve poverty and sickness arising from natural disaster or conflict in any part of the world. The trustees can confirm that they have had due regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit before deciding what activities the charity should undertake.

STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT

The Church is governed by a leadership team on which the trustees are represented. It meets regularly to review, plan activities and monitor the financial position. It has a trust deed that was executed on 2[nd] February 1997.

ACHIEVMENTS AND PERFORMANCE

The church continues to develop itself in the community. The church also continues to hold regular services that are open to the general public. The church held successful conferences during the year, and it also helped to sponsor missionary work overseas. The church continues to support missionary work in Nicaragua and India. The church welcomed new attendants into its congregation this year. It continues to support some of the needs of its community through evangelistic outreaches during the Christmas and Easter times. The church now holds its midweek services on Zoom as this has proven to reach more people in the community.

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FINANCIAL REVIEW

The income of the church is above £71,000. This is a higher amount than the previous year however the costs have been well managed over this period. So the church hopes to continue its work in the coming year without any unnecessary financial constraints. The church used most of its income on the rent of the building and maintaining the building. It also spent money on paying council rates it and other bills on the building it uses for its worship services. It also supported missionary outreaches in Nicaragua and India.

FUTURE DEVELOPMENTS

The church plans to continue its outreach into the community by providing spiritual support and holding its regular worship services and yearly conferences. It will continue to assist the widows and orphans in Nigeria, Philippines, and Nicaragua.

RESERVE POLICY

It is the policy of the Church to maintain unrestricted funds, which are the reserves of the charity at about 3 months of unrestricted expenditure.This provides sufficient funds to cover any emergency expenditures that may arise from time to time. The church will maintain this level throughout the year.

RISK MANAGEMENT

The charity have assessed all the major risks to which the charity is exposed to, in particular those related to operations and finances of the charity, and are satisfied that systems are in place to mitigate exposure to major risks.

TRUSTEE RESPONSIBILITIES

Under the Charities Act 2011,the trustees are required to prepare a statement of accounts for each accounting year which gives a true and fair view of the state of the church. They are required to:

  1. Select suitable accounting policies and apply them consistently.

  2. Make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent.

  3. State whether the applicable accounting standards have been followed.

  4. Prepare financial statements on an ongoing basis.

They are responsible for keeping proper records which disclose with reasonable accuracy the finances of the church at any time and to ensure that such accounts comply with the Charities Act 2011.They also have a responsibility to safeguard the assets of the church and to take reasonable steps to detect fraud or other irregularities.

Approved by the Trustees on 16[th] June 2023 and signed on their behalf by:


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Independent Examiner’s Report To the Trustees FRESH FIRE MINISTRIES

I report on the accounts of the church for the year ended 2[nd ] September 2022 set out on the following pages which have been prepared on the basis of the accounting policies shown in the corresponding pages.

Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner

The trustees of the church are responsible for the preparation of accounts: they consider that the audit requirement under section 144(2) of the Charities Act 2011 (the 2011 Act),does not apply. It is my responsibility to :

Basis of Independent examiner’s report

My examination was carried out in accordance with the General Directions given by the Charity Commissioners. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the church and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts and seeking explanations from you as trustees concerning 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 accounts.

Independent examiner’s statement

In the course of my examination, no matter has come to my attention;

Jacqueline Garshong Ephraim Consultancy Services 95 Miles Road Mitcham CR4 3FH 4

FRESH FIRE MINISTRIES

Statement of Financial Activities for the year ended 2nd September 2022

Unrestricted
Total Funds
Funds
2022
2021
Incoming ResourcesNote
£
£
£
from generated funds
Donations & Legacies
2
61314
61314
54879
Investment income
3
0
0
0
_
___
___
___
61314
61314
54879
Other Income_
Other
10583
10583
9631
______

_
Total Incoming
71897
71897
64510
Resources
_____
_
Resources Expended
Charitable activities in furtherance of objectives
Charitable Activities
6
44,429
44,429
34664
Other
4
3833
3833
2633
_____
Total Resources
48,262
48,262
37297
Expended
_________

Net movement in funds
23,635
23,635
27213
Reconciliation of Funds
Total Funds brought forward
119068
119068
91855
Total Funds carried forward
142,703
142,703
119068
Unrestricted
Total Funds
Funds
2022
2021
£
£
£
61314
61314
54879
0
0
0



Unrestricted
Total Funds
Funds
2022
2021
£
£
£
61314
61314
54879
0
0
0



___
___
__
61314
61314
10583
10583
___
54879
9631
_________
71897
71897
___
64510
___
34664
2633
_________
48,262
48,262
___
37297
_________
23,635
23,635
119068
119068
142,703
142,703
___
27213
91855
119068

The above funds are all classed as to purpose All movements of funds and all recognised gains and losses are included above.

The notes on the accounts form part of these accounts.

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FRESH FIRE MINISTRIES Balance Sheet as at 2nd September 2022

Note
2022
Fixed Assets
£
Tangible fixed assets
5
2529
_
2529
_

Current Assets
Cash at bank and
114350
in hand
Debtors & prepayments
25824
140174
Creditors:amounts falling due within one year
Creditors & accruals
8
0
_
Net Current Assets
140174
_

Net Assets
142703
Unrestricted Funds
142703
_
TOTAL FUNDS
142703
_
2021
£
2296
__
2296
___
106491
10956
117447
0
___
117447
___
119068
119068
_
119068
_

Approved by the trustees on 16th June 2023 and signed on their behalf by :


The notes on these accounts form part of these accounts

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FRESH FIRE MINISTRIES

NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 2[ND] SEPTEMBER 2022

1.1 Basis of Accounting

These accounts have been prepared under the historic cost convention with items Recognised at cost or transaction values otherwise stated in the relevant note(s) to These accounts. The accounts have been prepared in accordance with:

The Statement of Recommended Practice: Accounting and Reporting by Charities Preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard Applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS102) issued on 16 July 2014.

1.3 The accounts present a true and fair view and no change have been made to the accounting policies adopted.

Recognition of Income

These are included in the Statement of Financial Activities (SOFA) when:

Grants and Donations

Grants and Donations are only included in the SOFA when the general income recognition criteria are met (5.10 to 512 FRS102 SORP)

.

Tax reclaim on donations and gifts

Gift Aid receivable is included in the income when there is a valid declaration from the donor. Any gift aid amount recovered on a donation is considered to be part of that gift and is treated in addition to the same fund as the initial donation unless the donor or the terms of the appeal have specified otherwise.

EXPENDITURE AND LIABILITIES

Liability Recognition

Liabilities are recognised where it is more likely than not that there is a legal or constructive obligation committing the charity to pay out resources and the amount of the obligation can be measured with reasonable certainty.

Grants and Support Costs

Support costs have been allocated between the governance costs and other support. Governance costs comprise all costs involving public accountability of the charity and its compliance with regulation and good practice.

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FRESH FIRE MINISTRIES NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 2[ND] SEPTEMBER 2022

Creditors

The charity has creditors which are measured at settlement amounts less any trade discounts.

ASSETS

Tangible Fixed Assets for use by the charity

They are capitalised if they can be used for more than one year. They are valued at cost. The depreciation is calculated at 20% reducing balance method.

Debtors

Debtors are measured on initial recognition at settlement amount. Subsequently they are measured at cash.

.

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FRESH FIRE MINISTRIES

Notes to the accounts for year ended 2nd September 2022

2 Voluntary Income

Unrestricted Unrestricted Total fundsTotal funds Total fundsTotal funds
Funds 2022 2021
Church collections £ £ £
Tithes and Offerings 61314 61314 54879
Others 0 0 0
______
Total 61314 61314 54879
______
**3 ** Investment income
Unrestricted Total fundsTotal funds
Funds £ 2022/£ 2021/£
Bank Interest 0 0 0
**4 ** Others amount £/2022 Amount £/2021
Overseas Mission work 2053 1050 Supporting missions
Grants to individuals<£1000 1380 1120 Charitable giving
Accountancy services 400 430 Promoting objectives
Admin 0 33
Total 3833 2633
_________
**5 ** Tangible Fixed Assets Instrument Fixtures Equipment Total 2022
Cost £ £ £ £
At 03/09/2021 996 265 6541 7802
Additions 570 145 150 865
______
At 02/09/2022 1566 410 6691 8667
Depreciation
At 03/09/2021 711 70 4725 5506
charge for the year 171 68 393 632
______
At 02/09/2022 882 138 5118 6138
Net Book Value at 02/09/2022 684 272 1573 2529
Net Book Value at 03/09/2021 285 195 1816 2296

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FRESH FIRE MINISTRIES Notes to the accounts for year ended 2nd September 2022

**6 ** Cost of Activities in furtherance of Charity's Objectives furtherance of Charity's Objectives
2022/£ 2021/£
Church supplies 885 163
Maintenance/ Repair 754 575
Building rent 22000 22000
Water rates 92 60
Professional fees 1000 800
Transportation costs 710 0
Internet 342 344
Welfare 602 0
Church events 7657 2242
Light & Heat 1465 885
Hotel 0 0
Insurance 527 0
Advertising 1120 840
Hire of equipment 0 0
Stationary 166 0
Depreciation 632 324
Charity donations 0 1673
Music Services 0 0
Business rates 2560 3008
Refreshments 313 145
Web hosting 127 79
Bank charges 85 88
Ministers Expenses 1883 1040
Media services 270 144
Subscriptions 219 254
Outreach costs 1020 0
Total 44429 34664

No trustee received any payments during the financial year

8 Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
Creditors
9 Debtors and Prepayments
Tax recoverable
Debtors
Total
10
2022/£
2021/£
0
0
12550
8456
13274
2500
______
25824
10956