PLACE OF REFUGE MINISTRIES INTERNATIONAL
ANNUAL REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31[st] MARCH 2022
Charity Number: 1080354
PLACE OF REFUGE MINISTRIES INTERNATIONAL
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31[st] MARCH 2022
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| Report of the Trustees | 1-2 |
| Independent examiner’s report to the Trustees | 3 |
| Statement of Financial Activities | 4 |
| Balance sheet | 5 |
| Notes to the financial statements | 6-7 |
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PLACE OF REFUGE MINISTRIES INTERNATIONAL
TRUSTEES’ ANNUAL REPORT
The Trustees are pleased to present their annual report for the year ended 31[st] March 2022 together with the financial statements for that period.
REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATION DETAILS
Working name
Place of Refuge Ministries International
Charity’s principal address:
PO Box 1050 Croydon Surrey CR9 8BU
Trustees
Winston Carter Rosetta Carter Abi Bal
STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT
Place of Refuge Ministries governing document is the Declaration of Trust dated 30th June 1999. The trustees named on page 1 have served throughout the year. Appointment of trustees is governed by the Trust Deed of the charity. The Board of Trustees is authorised to appoint new trustees to fill vacancies arising through resignation or death of an existing trustee.
OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES
The objective of the charity is to advance the Christian faith (in accordance with the statement of beliefs) in such ways and in such parts of the United Kingdom or the world as the trustees from time to time may think fit; to relieve sickness and financial hardship and to promote and preserve good health by the provision of funds, goods or services of any kind, including through the provision of counselling and support and to advance education in such ways and in such parts of the United Kingdom or the world as the trustees from time to time may think fit. The trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit.
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PLACE OF REFUGE MINISTRIES INTERNATIONAL
TRUSTEES’ ANNUAL REPORT - continued
ACHIEVEMENTS AND PERFORMANCE
Orphanage Support (India)
We continue to work together with Jabula Europe & Asia, providing regular financial support to an orphanage in India. Also provided additional financial help for medical treatment as they occur.
Russell Trust – Croydon Foodbank
We continue to work in partnership with another local church to run the Croydon Foodbank. We supply volunteers for food collection at Tesco and ASDA when required, also to help with the distribution of food to members of the public.
Bereavement Counselling
Provide bereavement counselling to the local community as required using qualified bereavement counsellors. This service has been in great demand and has been extremely helpful to the community.
Help/Support
Provide help to various members of the community by topping up their electricity/gas payment cards. Provide emergency grocery help by taking them shopping and paying for basic necessities. They are then directed to a local Foodbank for further support.
FINANCIAL REVIEW
For the year ended 31[st] March 2022 the trustees consider the financial position of the charity to be strong and in line with expectations. The reserves at the end of the year were £184,428 (2021 £173,316). Reserves are held in order to fulfil the charities aims and objectives in the future.
DECLARATION
The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.
Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees:
Winston Carter
Winston Carter - Trustee
Date: 7[th] November 2022
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INDEPENDENT EXAMINER’S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF PLACE OF REFUGE MINISTRIES INTERNATIONAL
I report on the accounts of the charity (charity number 1080354) for the year ended 31[st] March 2022 which are set out on pages 4 to 7.
RESPECTIVE RESPONSIBILITIES OF TRUSTEES AND EXAMINER
The charity's trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The charity’s trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year under section 144 of the Charities Act 2011 (the Charities Act) and that an independent examination is needed.
It is my responsibility to:
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examine the accounts under section 145 of the Charities Act,
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to follow the procedures laid down in the general Directions given by the Charity Commission (under section 145(5)(b) of the Charities Act, and
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to state whether particular matters have come to my attention.
BASIS OF THE INDEPENDENT EXAMINER’S STATEMENT
My examination was carried out in accordance with general Directions given by the Charity Commission. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity 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 the trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit, and consequently no opinion is given as to whether the accounts present a ‘true and fair’ view and the report is limited to those matters set out in the statement below .
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER’S STATEMENT
In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the requirements to keep accounting records in accordance with section 130 of the Charities Act, to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and comply with the accounting requirements of the Charities Act have not been met, or to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
Roger Storey
Roger P B Storey FCMA 26 Cherry Orchard Road, Bromley, Kent, BR2 8NE
Date: 7[th] November 2022
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PLACE OF REFUGE MINISTRIES INTERNATIONAL
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES YEAR ENDED 31[st] MARCH 2022
| Notes Income from: Tithes and offerings Gift Aid receipts Interest Received Other Expenditure on: Charitable activities 2 Net income and net movement in funds Total funds brought forward Total funds carried forward |
Notes | Unrestricted Funds Restricted Funds £ £ 29,159 0 2,368 0 8 0 0 |
2022 Total Funds £ 29,159 2,368 8 0 |
2021 Total Funds £ 19,505 7,697 15 914 |
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| 31,535 0 |
31,535 | 28,131 | ||
| 20,424 0 |
20,424 | 19,895 | ||
| 20,424 0 |
20,424 | 19,895 | ||
| 11,112 0 |
11,112 | 8,236 | ||
| 173,316 0 |
173,316 184,428 |
165,080 173,316 |
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| 184,428 0 |
The notes to the accounts form part of these financial statements
The charity has no recognised gains or losses other than the results for the year as set out above. All activities of the charity are classed as continuing.
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PLACE OF REFUGE MINISTRIES INTERNATIONAL
BALANCE SHEET AT 31[st] MARCH 2022
| Current assets Cash at bank Loan Total Current assets Current liabilities PAYE due Total Current liabilities |
2022 £ 184,128 300 184,428 0 0 |
2022 £ 184,128 300 184,428 0 0 |
2021 £ 173,148 300 173,448 132 132 |
2021 £ 173,148 300 173,448 132 132 |
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| 173,448 | ||||
| 132 | ||||
| 132 | ||||
| Net current assets | 184,428 | 173,316 | ||
| Funds Unrestricted funds Restricted funds |
184,428 0 184,428 |
173,316 0 173,316 |
Approved by the trustees on 7[th] November 2022
Winston Carter
Mr Winston Carter - Trustee
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PLACE OF REFUGE MINISTRIES INTERNATIONAL
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS YEAR ENDED 31[st] MARCH 2022
1 Accounting Policies
1.1 Basis of Preparation of Financial Statements
The financial statements have been prepared under the Charities Act 2011 in accordance with the 2014 version of "Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice (SORP) applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard 102 (FRS 102) applicable in the UK (effective from 1 January 2015)" – the Charities SORP (FRS 102), as amended by Update Bulletin 1. Place of Refuge Church meets the definition of a public benefit entity under FRS 102. It is exempt, by virtue of its size, to include a statement of cash flows in these financial statements.
1.2 Income recognition
- 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.
1.3 Expenditure recognition
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Liabilities are recognised as expenditure as soon as there is a legal or constructive obligation committing the charity to that expenditure, it is probable that settlement will be required and the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably. All expenditure is accounted for on an accruals basis. All expenses including support costs and governance costs are allocated or apportioned to the applicable expenditure headings.
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1.4 Unrestricted funds Unrestricted funds can be used in accordance with the charitable objects at the discretion of the Trustees; restricted funds are subject to restrictions imposed by the donor.
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1.5 Trustees remuneration and benefits The Charity employed its minister, Revd Winston Carter to carry out the objectives of the church during the year.
Staff
The number of employees during the year was as follows: 2022 - 1 2021 - 1
No employee received remuneration amounting to more than £60,000 in either year.
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PLACE OF REFUGE MINISTRIES INTERNATIONAL
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS YEAR ENDED 31[st] MARCH 2022
- 2 Expenditure on charitable activities
| Staff salary Rent and hire of church premises Insurance Gifts and donations- RNLM Telephone Travel costs Printing, post, stationery, computer expenses Accountancy fees Other Charitable expenses |
2022 2021 £ £ 12,570 12,616 2,400 300 270 96 300 3,395 642 415 80 226 25 232 720 600 3,417 2,015 |
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| 20,424 19,895 |