2021-03-31-accounts

Charity number: 1068566

ELPIS MINISTRIES

UNAUDITED

TRUSTEES' REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2021

ELPIS MINISTRIES

CONTENTS

	Page
Reference and Administrative Details of the Charity, its Trustees and Advisers	1
Trustees' Report	2 - 4
Trustees' Responsibilities Statement	5
Independent Examiner's Report	6 - 7
Statement of Financial Activities	8
Balance Sheet	9
Notes to the Financial Statements	10 - 20

ELPIS MINISTRIES

REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS OF THE CHARITY, ITS TRUSTEES AND ADVISERS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2021

Trustees R Patty C M Mudamburi A O'Connor

Charity registered number 1068566 Principal office A1/A2 Sutherland House 43 Sutherland Road London E17 6BU Accountants Haslers Chartered Accountants Old Station Road Loughton Essex IG10 4PL

Page 1

ELPIS MINISTRIES

TRUSTEES' REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2021

The Trustees present their annual report together with the financial statements of the Charity for the 1 April 2020 to 31 March 2021.

Objectives and activities

a. Policies and objectives

The objects of the charity continue to be:

• (i) The advancement of Christian religion and education

• (ii) Counselling in relation to marriage, youth, career, parenting, bereavement

• (iii) Support for families

• (iv) Training leaders

• (v) Enhancing social and community integration

In setting objectives and planning for activities, the Trustees have given due consideration to general guidance published by the Charity Commission relating to public benefit, including the guidance 'Public benefit: running a charity (PB2)'.

Achievements and performance

a. Financial review

Incoming resources as a whole have decreased compared with the prior year, with voluntary income making up a larger proportion of income. In addition, our fundraising activities continued to be successful, thanks mainly to the kind donations of members. Office overheads were similar to last year with no significant changes to note. Funds available are sufficient to permit the charity to continue operation in the medium term.

b. Review of activities

The trustees consider that the performance of the charity this year has been most satisfactory. The charity would not be able to operate without the continued support of a large number of willing support staff who give their services voluntarily, to assist the church on a freelance basis.

The charity has made a surplus in the year of £33,376 (2020: £13,661), and the charity expected to continue this satisfactory performance in the next year.

Financial review

a. Going concern

After making appropriate enquiries, the Trustees have a reasonable expectation that the Charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. For this reason, they continue to adopt the going concern basis in preparing the financial statements. Further details regarding the adoption of the going concern basis can be found in the accounting policies.

Page 2

ELPIS MINISTRIES

TRUSTEES' REPORT (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2021

b. Reserves policy

The charity is compiling a funds in order to purchase a place of worship in the future. A transfer of £40,000 has been made from the unrestricted fund to the designated fund which will be put towards the purchase of a property for the Charity. The Charity retains sufficient funds to cover management and administration and support costs.

c. Financial risk management objectives and policies

The trustees actively review the major risk which the charity faces on a regular basis and believe that maintaining reserves at current levels, combined with an annual review of the controls over the key financial systems, will provide sufficient resources in the event of adverse conditions. The trustees have also examined other operational and business risks faced by the Charity and confirms that they have established systems to mitigate the significant risks.

Structure, governance and management

a. Constitution

Elpis Ministries is a registered charity, number 1068566, and is constituted under a Trust deed. The principal objective of the charity is for the advancement of Christian religion and education.

b. Methods of appointment or election of Trustees

The management of the Charity is the responsibility of the Trustees who are elected and co-opted under the terms of the Trust deed. Appointment of trustees is governed by the memorandum and articles of association. The Board of Trustees is authorised to appoint new trustless to fill vacancies arising through resignation or death of an existing trustee.

c. Organisational structure and decision-making policies

The Charity's governing document is the Trust Deed, which is kept at the charity's principal address.

d. Financial risk management

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

Plans for future periods

As the year ended, the Trustees considered the impact of COVID-19. Looking ahead, Trustees will continue to monitor this situation very closely and explore different ways to offer support while considering the safety and wellbeing of everyone engaged in our work. The Trustees will also continue to pay close attention to the financial resources available to achieve the charity objectives, as set out in the Charity Trust Deed.

Page 3

ELPIS MINISTRIES

TRUSTEES' REPORT (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2021

Approved by order of the members of the board of Trustees on 31 January 2022 and signed on their behalf by:

RPatty

R Patty Trustee

Page 4

ELPIS MINISTRIES

STATEMENT OF TRUSTEES' RESPONSIBILITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2021

The Trustees are responsible for preparing the Trustees' Report and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice).

The law applicable to charities in England & Wales requires the Trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the Charity and of its incoming resources and application of resources, including its income and expenditure, for that period. In preparing these financial statements, the Trustees are required to:

• select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently;

• observe the methods and principles of the Charities SORP (FRS 102);

• make judgements and accounting estimates that are reasonable and prudent;

• state whether applicable UK Accounting Standards (FRS 102) have been followed, subject to any material departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements;

• prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the Charity will continue in business.

The Trustees are responsible for keeping adequate accounting records that are sufficient to show and explain the Charity's transactions and disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the Charity and enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Charities Act 2011, the Charity (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 and the provisions of the Trust deed. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the Charity and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.

Approved by order of the members of the board of Trustees on 31 January 2022 and signed on its behalf by:

RPatty

R Patty Trustee

Page 5

ELPIS MINISTRIES

INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2021

Independent Examiner's Report to the Trustees of Elpis Ministries ('the Charity')

I report to the charity Trustees on my examination of the accounts of the Charity for the year ended 31 March 2021.

Responsibilities and Basis of Report

As the Trustees of the Charity you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 ('the 2011 Act').

I report in respect of my examination of the Charity's accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination I have followed the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act.

Independent Examiner's Statement

Your attention is drawn to the fact that the Charity has prepared the accounts in accordance with 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) in preference to the Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice issued on 1 April 2005 which is referred to in the extant regulations but has been withdrawn.

I understand that this has been done in order for the accounts to provide a true and fair view in accordance with the Generally Accepted Accounting Practice effective for reporting periods beginning on or after 1 January 2015.

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 the Charity as required by section 130 of the 2011 Act; or

2. the accounts do not accord with those records; or

3. the accounts do not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the form and content of accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement that the accounts give a 'true and fair' view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination.

I 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 accounts to be reached.

Page 6

ELPIS MINISTRIES

INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2021

This report is made solely to the Charity's Trustees, as a body, in accordance with Part 4 of the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008. My work has been undertaken so that I might state to the Charity's Trustees those matters I am required to state to them in an Independent Examiner's Report and for no other purpose. To the fullest extent permitted by law, I do not accept or assume responsibility to anyone other than the Charity and the Charity's Trustees as a body, for my work or for this report.

Signed: Laura Ambrose FCA

Dated: 31 January 2022

Haslers Chartered Accountants Old Station Road Loughton Essex IG10 4PL

Page 7

ELPIS MINISTRIES

STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2021

Note Income from: Donations and legacies 3 Charitable activities 4 Investments 5 Total income Expenditure on: Raising funds Charitable activities Total expenditure Net movement in funds Reconciliation of funds: Total funds brought forward Net movement in funds Total funds carried forward	Unrestricted funds 2021 £ - 218,175 - 218,175 2,356 182,757 185,113 33,062 110,489 33,062 143,551	Restricted funds 2021 £ 3,315 - 414 3,729 - 3,415 3,415 314 153,181 314 153,495	Total funds 2021 £ 3,315 218,175 414 221,904 2,356 186,172 188,528 33,376 263,670 33,376 297,046	Total funds 2020 £ 9,698 185,657 601
				195,956
				- 182,295
				182,295
				13,661
				250,009 13,661
				263,670

The Statement of Financial Activities includes all gains and losses recognised in the year.

The notes on pages 10 to 20 form part of these financial statements.

Page 8

ELPIS MINISTRIES

BALANCE SHEET AS AT 31 MARCH 2021

Note Fixed assets Tangible assets 10 Current assets Debtors 11 Cash at bank and in hand Creditors: amounts falling due within one year 12 Net current assets Total assets less current liabilities Total net assets Charity funds Restricted funds 13 Unrestricted funds 13 Total funds	14,162 276,415 290,577 (10,516)	2021 £ 16,985 16,985 280,061 297,046 297,046 153,495 143,551 297,046	14,412 234,409 248,821 (3,616)	2020 £ 18,465
				18,465 245,205
				263,670
				263,670
				153,181 110,489
				263,670

The financial statements were approved and authorised for issue by the Trustees on 31 January 2022 and signed on their behalf by:

RPatty

R Patty

Trustee

The notes on pages 10 to 20 form part of these financial statements.

Page 9

ELPIS MINISTRIES

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2021

1. General information

Elpis Ministries is a charitable organisation, registered in England and Wales, with a registration number 1068566. The address of the registered office is A1/A2 Sutherland House, 43 Sutherland Road, London, E17 6BU. The principal objective of the charity is for the advancement of Christian religion and education.

2. Accounting policies

2.1 Basis of preparation of financial statements

The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the Charities SORP (FRS 102) - 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), the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) and the Charities Act 2011.

The financial statements have been prepared to give a 'true and fair' view and have departed from the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 only to the extent required to provide a 'true and fair' view. This departure has involved following the Charities SORP (FRS 102) published on 16 July 2014 rather than the Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice effective from 1 April 2005 which has since been withdrawn.

Elpis Ministries meets the definition of a public benefit entity under FRS 102. Assets and liabilities are initially recognised at historical cost or transaction value unless otherwise stated in the relevant accounting policy.

2.2 Income

All income is recognised once the Charity has entitlement to the income, it is probable that the income will be received and the amount of income receivable can be measured reliably.

Income tax recoverable in relation to investment income is recognised at the time the investment income is receivable.

2.3 Expenditure

Expenditure is recognised once there is a legal or constructive obligation to transfer economic benefit to a third party, it is probable that a transfer of economic benefits will be required in settlement and the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably. Expenditure is classified by activity. The costs of each activity are made up of the total of direct costs and shared costs, including support costs involved in undertaking each activity. Direct costs attributable to a single activity are allocated directly to that activity. Shared costs which contribute to more than one activity and support costs which are not attributable to a single activity are apportioned between those activities on a basis consistent with the use of resources. Central staff costs are allocated on the basis of time spent, and depreciation charges allocated on the portion of the asset’s use.

Expenditure on raising funds includes all expenditure incurred by the Charity to raise funds for its charitable purposes and includes costs of all fundraising activities events and non-charitable trading.

Expenditure on charitable activities is incurred on directly undertaking the activities which further the Charity's objectives, as well as any associated support costs.

Page 10

ELPIS MINISTRIES

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2021

2. Accounting policies (continued)

2.4 Tangible fixed assets and depreciation

Tangible fixed assets are initially recognised at cost. After recognition, under the cost model, tangible fixed assets are measured at cost less accumulated depreciation and any accumulated impairment losses. All costs incurred to bring a tangible fixed asset into its intended working condition should be included in the measurement of cost.

Depreciation is charged so as to allocate the cost of tangible fixed assets less their residual value over their estimated useful lives, on a reducing balance basis.

Depreciation is provided on the following basis:

Plant and equipment

20% reducing balance

2.5 Debtors

Trade and other debtors are recognised at the settlement amount after any trade discount offered. Prepayments are valued at the amount prepaid net of any trade discounts due.

2.6 Cash at bank and in hand

Cash at bank and in hand includes cash and short-term highly liquid investments with a short maturity of three months or less from the date of acquisition or opening of the deposit or similar account.

2.7 Liabilities and provisions

Liabilities are recognised when there is an obligation at the Balance Sheet date as a result of a past event, it is probable that a transfer of economic benefit will be required in settlement, and the amount of the settlement can be estimated reliably.

Liabilities are recognised at the amount that the Charity anticipates it will pay to settle the debt or the amount it has received as advanced payments for the goods or services it must provide.

Provisions are measured at the best estimate of the amounts required to settle the obligation. Where the effect of the time value of money is material, the provision is based on the present value of those amounts, discounted at the pre-tax discount rate that reflects the risks specific to the liability. The unwinding of the discount is recognised in the Statement of Financial Activities as a finance cost.

2.8 Financial instruments

The Charity only has financial assets and financial liabilities of a kind that qualify as basic financial instruments. Basic financial instruments are initially recognised at transaction value and subsequently measured at their settlement value with the exception of bank loans which are subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method.

2.9 Operating leases

Rentals paid under operating leases are charged to the Statement of Financial Activities on a straight line basis over the lease term.

Page 11

ELPIS MINISTRIES

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2021

2. Accounting policies (continued)

2.10 Pensions

The Charity operates a defined contribution pension scheme and the pension charge represents the amounts payable by the Charity to the fund in respect of the year.

2.11 Fund accounting

General funds are unrestricted funds which are available for use at the discretion of the Trustees in furtherance of the general objectives of the Charity and which have not been designated for other purposes.

Designated funds comprise unrestricted funds that have been set aside by the Trustees for particular purposes. The aim and use of each designated fund is set out in the notes to the financial statements.

Restricted funds are funds which are to be used in accordance with specific restrictions imposed by donors or which have been raised by the Charity for particular purposes. The costs of raising and administering such funds are charged against the specific fund. The aim and use of each restricted fund is set out in the notes to the financial statements.

3. Income from donations and legacies

Donations Total 2020	Restricted funds 2021 £ 3,315 9,698	Total funds 2021 £ 3,315 9,698	Total funds 2020 £ 9,698

4. Income from charitable activities

Unrestricted funds 2021 £ Tithes and offering 218,175 Total 2020 185,657	Total funds 2021 £ 218,175 185,657	Total funds 2020 £ 185,657

Page 12

ELPIS MINISTRIES

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2021

5. Investment income

Unrestricted funds 2021 £ Investment income - Total 2020 601	Restricted funds 2021 £ 414 -	Total funds 2021 £ 414 601	Total funds 2020 £ 601

6. Analysis of expenditure by activities

Tithes and offering Total 2020	Activities undertaken directly 2021 £ 165,496 160,686	Support costs 2021 £ 20,676 21,609	Total funds 2021 £ 186,172 182,295	Total funds 2020 £ 182,295

Analysis of direct costs

Staff costs Rent and rates Donations Telephone and fax Advertising expenses Printing and stationery Travel and subsistence Equipment purchases	Total funds 2021 £ 57,360 100,257 326 3,209 1,335 - 3,009 - 165,496	Total funds 2020 £ 44,448 99,114 34 2,266 1,923 904 4,681 7,316
		160,686

Page 13

ELPIS MINISTRIES

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2021

6. Analysis of expenditure by activities (continued)

Analysis of support costs

Depreciation Honorarium Telephone and fax Insurance Bank charges Sundry expenses Light and heat Governance costs 7. Independent examiner's remuneration Fees payable to the Charity's independent examiner for the independent examination of the Charity's annual accounts Fees payable to the Charity's independent examiner in respect of: All other services not included above	Total funds 2021 £ 3,977 - - 9,212 72 463 918 6,034 20,676 2021 £ 2,910 2,497	Total funds 2020 £ 3,984 1,350 212 7,941 72 1,978 1,099 4,973
		21,609
		2020 £ 2,790 2,183

8. Staff costs

Wages and salaries Social security costs Contribution to defined contribution pension schemes	2021 £ 54,759 1,692 909 57,360	2020 £ 42,913 541 994
		44,448

Page 14

ELPIS MINISTRIES

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2021

8. Staff costs (continued)

The average number of persons employed by the Charity during the year was as follows:

	2021	2020
	No.	No.
Employees	2	2

No employee received remuneration amounting to more than £60,000 in either year.

9. Trustees' remuneration and expenses

During the year, no Trustees received any remuneration or other benefits (2020 - £NIL) . During the year ended 31 March 2021, no Trustee expenses have been incurred (2020 - £NIL) .

10. Tangible fixed assets

Cost or valuation At 1 April 2020 Additions At 31 March 2021 Depreciation At 1 April 2020 Charge for the year At 31 March 2021 Net book value At 31 March 2021 At 31 March 2020	Plant and machinery £ 64,423 2,497
	66,920
	45,958 3,977
	49,935
	16,985
	18,465

Page 15

ELPIS MINISTRIES

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2021

11. Debtors

Due within one year Other debtors	2021 £ 14,162 14,162	2020 £ 14,412
		14,412

12. Creditors: Amounts falling due within one year

Other taxation and social security Accruals and deferred income	2021 £ 606 9,910 10,516	2020 £ 826 2,790
		3,616

Page 16

ELPIS MINISTRIES

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2021

13. Statement of funds

Statement of funds - current year

Unrestricted funds Designated funds Designated Funds - all funds General funds General Funds - all funds Total Unrestricted funds Restricted funds Building fund Total of funds	Balance at 1 April 2020 £ 40,000 70,489 110,489 153,181 263,670	Income £ - 218,175 218,175 3,729 221,904	Expenditure £ - (185,113) (185,113) (3,415) (188,528)	Balance at 31 March 2021 £ 40,000
				103,551
				143,551
				153,495
				297,046

The following restricted funds were held during the year:

Fixed asset fund - This fund relates to monies received for the purpose of purchasing specific fixed assets required by the Charity.

Building fund - This fund relates to monies received for the purchase of a property by the Charity.

Designated fund - A transfer of £40,000 has been made from the unrestricted fund to the designated fund which will be put towards the purchase of a property for the Charity.

Page 17

ELPIS MINISTRIES

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2021

13. Statement of funds (continued)

Statement of funds - prior year

Unrestricted funds Designated funds Designated Funds - all funds General funds General Funds - all funds Total Unrestricted funds Restricted funds Fixed asset fund Building fund Total of funds	Balance at 1 April 2019 £ - 103,930 103,930 1,972 144,107 146,079 250,009	Income £ - 186,258 186,258 - 9,698 9,698 195,956	Expenditure £ - (179,699) (179,699) (1,972) (624) (2,596) (182,295)	Transfers in/out £ 40,000 (40,000) - - - - -	Balance at 31 March 2020 £ 40,000
					70,489
					110,489
					- 153,181
					153,181
					263,670

14. Summary of funds

Summary of funds - current year

Designated funds General funds Restricted funds	Balance at 1 April 2020 £ 40,000 70,489 153,181 263,670	Income £ - 218,175 3,729 221,904	Expenditure £ - (185,113) (3,415) (188,528)	Balance at 31 March 2021 £ 40,000 103,551 153,495
				297,046

Page 18

ELPIS MINISTRIES

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2021

14. Summary of funds (continued)

Summary of funds - prior year

Designated funds General funds Restricted funds	Balance at 1 April 2019 £ - 103,930 146,079 250,009	Income £ - 186,258 9,698 195,956	Expenditure £ - (179,699) (2,596) (182,295)	Transfers in/out £ 40,000 (40,000) - -	Balance at 31 March 2020 £ 40,000 70,489 153,181
					263,670

15. Analysis of net assets between funds

Analysis of net assets between funds - current year

Unrestricted funds 2021 £ Tangible fixed assets 4,757 Current assets 149,310 Creditors due within one year (10,516) Total 143,551	Restricted funds 2021 £ 12,228 141,267 - 153,495	Total funds 2021 £ 16,985 290,577 (10,516)
		297,046

Analysis of net assets between funds - prior year

Tangible fixed assets Current assets Creditors due within one year Total	Unrestricted funds 2020 £ 5,947 108,158 (3,616) 110,489	Restricted funds 2020 £ 12,518 140,663 - 153,181	Total funds 2020 £ 18,465 248,821 (3,616)
			263,670

Page 19

ELPIS MINISTRIES

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2021

16. Pension commitments

The group operates a defined contribution pension scheme. The assets of the scheme are held separately from those of the group in an independently administered fund. The pension cost charge represents contributions payable by the group to the fund and amounted to £2,424 (2020: £2,436). Contributions totalling £Nil (2020: £Nil) were payable to the fund at the balance sheet date.

17. Operating lease commitments

At 31 March 2021 the Charity had commitments to make future minimum lease payments under noncancellable operating leases as follows:

Not later than 1 year Later than 1 year and not later than 5 years	2021 £ 82,950 82,950 165,900	2020 £ 82,950 165,900
		248,850

18. Related party transactions

There were no related party transactions in the current financial year (2020: £Nil).

Page 20