2022-09-30-accounts - Silk Road Ministries International

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Annual Report of the Trustees for the year ending 30[th] September 2022

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The past year has continued to be a challenge for us all with travel restrictions, quarantine rules, and different requirements by so many countries. In early February 2022, Rev Billy and Mrs Jeanne Campbell travelled to the U.K. for urgent medical attention which they successfully received from Dr. Rajiv Chandy, Consultant Gastroenterologist. Their second granddaughter was born in June, and they were able to spend three weeks with her and the family in Finland on their return journey to Hong Kong.

During the Campbell’s time in St Helens, the SRM trustees were able to arrange a lunch meeting with Mr and Mrs John Beech. During the meal John confirmed that he was still working part time and would not be available to accept the invitation to become an SRM trustee. However, he would be willing to continue as the independent auditor for the SRM annual accounts. Several months later in the summer, I was hospitalised with a severe bout of pneumonia from which I have now made a full recovery.

Cambodia. Principal Yem Sarorn has continued to direct the work and projects of the Hope House Organization (HHO) with great skill, and wise leadership. The dedicated school staff face substantial problems, as they teach more than 300 children daily: 50% of the students attend morning classes and 50% attend the afternoon classes. Sarorn is such an inspiring, courageous, committed leader who is highly respected by his staff and the people in the surrounding village communities. Even though he encounters many obstacles and difficulties they never seem to bother him; he deals with them calmly and effectively. So many people turn to him for help because he displays such commendable qualities.

The Kubota tractor has made a great difference to the development of the Hope House farmland. The hard ground is being ploughed on a more systematic basis so that better crops can be cultivated and the watering of the fruit trees in the dry season is so much easier. More crops are being cultivated and the fruit trees are becoming more sturdy and fruitful. The goats continue to thrive and the herd numbers between 80 – 85, this being a more manageable size for the farmland. The income from the sale of the male goats helped to subsidise the school budget this past year by approximately $3,000USD. The fish harvested from the fishponds provided between 1500 and 2000 fish for meals for the Hope House school children which meant a savings to the monthly school food budget.

The Hope House Organization work has continued to develop and grow despite the lockdowns and restrictions caused by Covid-19. Moreover, being in a remote, rural community in Kompong Speu province, has meant more isolation from the virus and fewer interferences for the school children and staff. Sarorn has managed to keep the school open for the entire school year and take on more students. The impact of the Hope House school, through the teaching and example of the staff, has been exemplary; the influence on the lives of the children, their families, and the people in the surrounding villages, is significant and will have long lasting benefits for those communities.

There were 325 children and 48 adults at the Hope House school Christmas party. Principal Yem Sarorn’s wife and sisters donated clothes and a mask to give to each child. The Christmas meal was curried fish, and the Christmas story was shared with all those who attended. The various festivals afford the school the opportunity to have special activities which the children and their parents always enjoy.

Dr Tom Johnson, ably assisted by qualified helpers, conducted three medical clinics at the Hope House Medical Center during the year, despite the Covid-19 government restrictions Almost 200 school children and dozens of villagers attended the clinics, and approximately 3,000 pounds sterling has enabled the purchase of vital medicines to be supplied to follow-up patients from previous clinics.

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Myanmar. During this past year the situation in Myanmar has continued to remain very serious, particularly in the Chin State. The students at the Myanmar Vision Christian College (MVCC), and Calvary Theological and Missions Academy (CTMA), as well as those registered at the Calvary Boarding Center (CBC) Kanpetlet, were not able to attend classes due to the continuing political instability and Covid-19 restrictions. They all hoped and prayed for the fighting and killings to end, and the resumption of normal life and activities. The principal of CTMA, under pressure from the students, finally agreed to reopen the college on the first of August. Paul, the principal of MVCC, is planning to reopen the college on the first of October after building an urgently needed new kitchen to replace the old one, which was beyond repair. The local district authorities have advised the principals of both colleges to have no more than 10 students, with each one registered by the authorities for their own protection and safety because of the political unrest and Covid -19 restrictions. Sixteen students bravely managed roadblocks, checkpoints, and other dangers to return to college.

The teachers based at the CBC in Kanpetlet were forced to flee to the mountain villages for safety with all the other townspeople. These towns have a heavy military presence and fighting is a daily occurrence; the staff, and many others, are in the frontline of military aggression. They have not been involved in any protests or counter-government activities but are innocent bystanders who could easily be shot and killed.

Ronald’s wife Caroline, who had surgery for breast cancer in August 2021, has made an excellent recovery after receiving chemotherapy and radiation treatments. The Cung family had Covid-19 but made a full recovery. All four full-time staff members at MVCC also had the virus; Paul, the principal was very ill and was on oxygen for several weeks. Thankfully he recovered as did the other three staff members.

Emergency funds donated for those in dire need, have been distributed to both CTMA and MVCC staff, students, and family members to purchase daily food, medicines, essential shelter, and other urgent necessities. Photographic evidence was sent by Ronald and Paul who were appointed as coordinators of the distribution process. SRM will continue to help with emergency relief funds whenever possible.

Both Ronald Cung and Paul Cung have continued to give wise and cautious leadership of the work and ministries of both CTMA and MVCC. These two

principals are courageous, bold, and caring and have survived Covid-19, protests, fierce fighting, and other serious difficulties.

SRM International has provided funding and practical support to the work and projects in both Cambodia and Myanmar and the leaders in both countries have expressed their deep appreciation. The response from churches and individuals to send their donations directly to the SRM P.O. Box in St Helens, or by online giving has again been most encouraging. The Campbells are hoping that it will be possible for them to visit the U.K. in 2023 for deputation / fundraising activities, depending on health and Covid-19 restrictions.

I continue to serve as a trustee and as the SRM International secretary/administrator/treasurer in a voluntary capacity, from my home office in Rainhill, Merseyside.

Respectively submitted,

Jeffrey Ellison

Secretary / Administrator/ Treasurer of SRM International Trustees

SRM UK Trustees: Mr. Paul Buchanan. Mr. Jeffrey Ellison, Mrs Margaret Ellison, Mrs Zeta Towers.

Registered Charity Number: 1064590

SILK ROAD MINISTRIES INTERNATIONAL

Statement of Accounts

Year Ended 30 September 2022

Silk Road Ministries International Receipts & Payments Account Year Ended 30 September 2022

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Receipts and Payments Account
2022
Total
Funds
£
Receipts
Special Projects
Cambodia Hope House School 32,658
Myanmar Projects 41,626
Sponsorship 18,339
Other
Support 33,435
Income tax Recoverable 757
Bank Interest 25
Total Receipts 126,841
Expenditure
International Exec Secretary's Expenses
-Salary & NIC 12,000
-Office Rent 12,000
-Travelling 1,512
-Insurance 2,191
Special Projects
Cambodia Hope House School 50,000
Myanmar Projects 18,230
Other
Telephone, postage & stationery 332
Bank Charges 434
Total Payments 96,698
Net (Payments) / Receipts 30,143
Balance brought forward 94,549
Reserves as at 30 September 2022 124,692
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2021 Total Funds £

43,676 14,983 25,300 34,117 1,483 4 119,563 12,000 12,000 0 2,146 55,109 5,709 331 219 87,514

32,049 62,500 94,549

Silk Road Ministries International Statement of Assets As at 30 September 2022

*Statement of assets and liabilities as at 30 September 2022*
2022
Total
Funds
£
*Cash Funds* Bank balances -Current Account 85,207 -Deposit Account 39,485 Total Cash Funds 124,692 *Net Assets at 30.09.2022* 124,692 *Reserves as at 30.09.2022* 124,692

2021

Total Funds £

55,089 39,460 94,549

94,549 94,549

Independent examiner's report to the trustees of Silk Road Ministries International

I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of Silk Road Ministries International for the year ended 30 September 2022.

Responsibilities and basis of report

As the charity trustees of Silk Road Ministries International you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 ('the Act').

I report in respect of my examination of the Silk Road Ministries International accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination I have followed all the applicable directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act.

Independent examiner's statement

I have completed my examination. I confirm that no matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect:

1 accounting records were not kept in respect of Silk Road Ministries International as required by section 130 of the Act; or
2 the accounts do not accord with those records

I have no concerns and have come across no other matters with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.

John Beech 29 Powell Drive Birchley Billinge Nr Wigan WN5 7RX

May 2022

		MVT		I & E	I & E	BS	BS
Cambodia Hope House School			43,676.43		43,676.43
Myanmar Projects			14,983.24		14,983.24
Sponsorship			25,300.00		25,300.00
*Other*					0.00
Support			34,116.87		34,116.87			44p dif w/o to support
Income tax Recoverable			1,482.35		1,482.35
Bank Interest *Total Receipts*			3.77		3.77
*Expenditure* International Exec Secretary's Expenses				0.00
-Salary & NIC		12,000.00		12,000.00
-Ofce Rent		12,000.00		12,000.00
-Travelling				0.00
-Telephone, postage & stationery				0.00
-Insurance		2,145.65		2,145.65
*Special Projects* Cambodia Hope House School		31,709.00		31,709.00
Myanmar Projects		29,108.70		29,108.70
Streams in the Desert				0.00
*Other* Subscriptions				0.00
Telephone, postage & stationery		330.54		330.54
Bank Charges		218.79		218.79
-Current Account 43,042.70		12,157.21	111.00			55,088.91
-Deposit Account 19,456.19		20,003.77				39,459.96
Reserves	62,498.89						62,498.89
62,498.89	62,498.89	119,673.66 119,673.66		87,512.68	119,562.66	94,548.87
				32,049.98			32,049.98
						94,548.87	94,548.87