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PAGA OUTREACH MINISTRIES

REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31[st ] MARCH 2024

RESTORATION CITY CHURCH A CHURCH WHERE PEOPLE MATTER!

Charity Number: 1092989

PAGA OUTREACH MINISTRIES

REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31[ST ] MARCH 2024

Contents Pages
Legal and administrative information 1
Report of the trustees 2-6
Report of the independent examiner 7
Statement of Financial Activities 8
Balance Sheet 9
Notes forming part of the financial statements 10-11

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LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION

Trustees

Pastor Delroy Smith - Chair Cleveland La Touché Marine Crawford

Charity Offices

Charity Offices 155-157 Brighton Road South Croydon CR2 6EH Charity Number 1092989

Independent Examiner Roger Storey FCMA 26 Cherry Orchard Road Bromley Kent BR2 8NE

Accountants

Accountancy Aid 26 Cherry Orchard Road Bromley Kent BR2 8NE

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TRUSTEES’ REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31[ST] MARCH 2024

The Trustees are pleased to present their Annual Report and Accounts for the year ended 31[st] March 2024. The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the accounting policies set out on page 8 and comply with the charity’s trust deed and applicable law.

Objectives and Activities

PAGA Outreach Ministries is a non-denominational, non-profit Christian organisation that is part of the Church of God (universal) according to the Scriptures whose builder and maker is Jesus Christ. PAGA Outreach Ministries aims to be a Family Oriented Church for all Nations, that will ‘stand in the GAP’ for our Families, Communities and Nations. We aim to provide a Spiritual Environment where we can meet with God to experience His Power and His Presence. We seek to encourage, inspire and empower you to fulfil the call of God on your life.

PAGA’s objectives are:

Public Benefit

All of PAGA’s Family Centre’s activities are charitable and are undertaken to further our charitable purposes for public benefit.

Achievements and Performance

Mission and Objectives

Mission Statement : Restoration City Church is committed to providing a supportive environment for spiritual growth and complete restoration for individuals in their relationship with God.

Primary Objectives :

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TRUSTEES’ REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31[ST] MARCH 2024 continued

2. Key Achievements

Spiritual Growth and Restoration :

Conducted regular Sunday services and Bible studies, fostering a space for spiritual growth.

Increased attendance in Bible studies, resulting in new commitments to faith, with several individuals baptized as a public declaration of their faith journey.

Support for Relationships and Marriage :

Hosted meetings and workshops designed for married couples and those contemplating marriage. These gatherings have positively impacted attendees by strengthening existing marriages and leading several couples toward marriage.

Community Engagement and Social Impact :

Took an active stance on pressing social issues, including knife crime and anti-social behaviour among youth.

Collaborated with local leaders including the Met Police, local MPs, the mayor, and other community leaders to provide support and advocacy for the community’s needs, particularly focusing on youth-related challenges.

Transition to New Premises :

Following the sale of the previous location on Brighton Road, moved to a shared facility with New Living Faith Outreach Ministry in Addiscombe.

In March 2024, successfully secured a dedicated space at South Croydon United Church, providing stability for weekly services and programs.

3. Performance Metrics and Impact

Bible Study Attendance : Attendance in Bible studies saw significant growth, leading to several baptisms and an increase in overall engagement within the ministry.

Marriage and Relationship Support : Through targeted meetings, we supported numerous couples, strengthening marriages and inspiring new commitments to marriage.

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Community Engagement : Regular meetings with local authorities and leaders resulted in greater awareness of youth issues and increased community support in addressing these challenges.

4. Challenges Encountered

Loss of Premises : Had to vacate the Brighton Road property due to building sale and contract expiration.

Financial Constraints : Due to budget limitations, the church was unable to return to the newly refurbished Brighton Road building and sought alternative premises.

Ongoing Social Challenges : Despite efforts, youth engagement and social challenges like knife crime remain significant issues, necessitating ongoing community collaboration.

5. Financial Overview

Income : Funds raised primarily through congregation donations, with additional support from community events and external donations.

Expenditures : Major expenses included:

Rental costs for new premises.

Community outreach and youth programs.

Bible study and workshop materials for marriage support and family strengthening.

6. Future Goals

Reintroduction of Children and Youth Ministry : Planning to relaunch in 2025 with a focus on engaging youth and fostering a family-friendly church environment.

Strengthening Family Support Programs : Continue and expand relationship and family-oriented support groups to address local community needs.

Community Advocacy : Build on our existing partnerships with local authorities to further address social challenges, especially youth-related issues like anti-social behaviour and knife crime.

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’ TRUSTEES REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31[ST] MARCH 2024 – continued

Acknowledgments

Financial Review

For the year ended 31[st] March 2024 the funds carried forward were £24,337 (2023 £23,180).

Principal Funding Resources

The principal sources of funding are collections and donations.

Reserves policy

Reserves are needed to bridge the gap between incoming resources and spending on charitable activities and managing and administering the charity. Reserves are also held to cover possible emergencies.

The Trustees have considered the level of reserves they wish to retain appropriate to the charity’s needs. This is based on the charity’s size and the level of commitments held. The Trustees aim to ensure the charity will be able to continue to fulfill their charitable objectives.

Structure, Governance and Management

Governing Document

The charity is governed by the constitution adopted on 31[st] July 2001 and amended 7[th] June 2002.

Appointment of new trustees

New trustees will be exclusively appointed by the existing trustees from amongst those who have been serving in a leadership capacity. Trustees are encouraged to attend appropriate external training events where these will facilitate the undertaking of their role. New trustees will undergo an induction day to brief them on their legal obligations under charity law, the content of the Trust Deed, the management committee and decision making processes, the organisation plan and recent financial performance of the charity. During the induction day they will meet any key employees and other trustees.

Risk management

The trustees have a risk management strategy which comprises: an annual review of the risks the charity may face;

the establishment of systems and procedures to mitigate those risks identified in the plan; and

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’ TRUSTEES REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31[ST] MARCH 2024 – continued

the implementation of procedures designed to minimise any potential impact on the charity should those risks materialise.

Trustees’ responsibilities in relation to the financial statements

Charities law requires the trustees to prepare financial statements that give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charity at the end of the financial year and of its surplus or deficit for the financial year. In doing so the trustees are required to:

The trustees are responsible for maintaining proper accounting records which disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charity and enables them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Charities Act 2006. The trustees 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.

In accordance with charities law, as the charity trustees, we certify that:

DECLARATION

The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.

Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees:

Delroy Smith

Pastor Delroy Smith - Trustee

Date: 1[st] November 2024

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REPORT OF THE INDEPENDENT EXAMINER TO THE TRUSTEES

Independent examiner’s report to the trustees of PAGA Outreach Ministries.

I report on the accounts of the Trust for the year ended 31st March 2024, which are set out on pages 6 to 9.

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(2) of the Charities Act 2011 (the 2011 Act) and that an independent examination is needed.

It is my responsibility to:

• to follow the procedures laid down in the general Directions given by the commission under section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act

Basis of independent examiner’s report

My examination was carried out in accordance with the 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 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 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 next statement.

Independent examiner’s statement

In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention: (1) 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 2011 Act and

• to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and comply with the accounting requirements of the 2011 Act have not been met or

(2) 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 Storey FCMA Fellow, Chartered Management Accountant 26 Cherry Orchard Road, Bromley, Kent, BR2 8NE

Dated 1[st] November 2024

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STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31[ST] MARCH 2024

Notes
INCOMING RESOURCES
Income (tithes and offerings)
Gift aid
Total Incoming Resources
RESOURCES EXPENDED
2
NET MOVEMENT IN FUNDS FOR
THE YEAR
RESERVES BROUGHT FORWARD
RESERVES CARRIED FORWARD		 Unrestricted
Funds
Restricted
Funds
£
£
53,690
0
16,491
0		 2024
Total
Funds
£
53,690
16,491		 2023
Total
Funds
£
61,889
12,312
70,181
0		 70,181 74,201
69,024
0		 69,024 72,178
1,157
0
23,180
0		 1,157
23,180		 2,022
21,158
24,337
0		 24,337 23,180

The notes form part of these financial statements

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BALANCE SHEET AS AT 31[ST] MARCH 2024

Notes
Fixed Assets
Church equipment
1
Current assets
Cash at bank and in hand
Creditors:amounts falling
due within one year:
Sundry creditors
Accruals
Net current assets
TOTAL ASSETS		 2024
£
0
25,694		 2023
£
0
24,285
25,694 24,285
407
950		 144
960
1,357 1,104
24,337 23,180
24,337 23,180
RESERVES
Accumulated fund
24,337 23,180

Approved by the trustees on 1[st] November 2024 and signed on its behalf:

Delroy Smith

Pastor Delroy Smith – Trustee

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31[ST] MARCH 2024

1 Accounting Policies

1.1 Basis of Preparation of Financial Statements

The financial statements have been prepared on the historical cost basis, as modified by the revaluation of certain financial assets and liabilities and investments measured at fair value through income or expenditure.

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

1.2 Recognition of Incoming Resources

These are included in the Statement of Financial Activities (SoFA) when the charity becomes entitled to the resources; the trustees are virtually certain they will receive the resources, and when the monetary value can be measured with sufficient reliability.Investment income: this is included in the accounts when receivable.

1.3 Resources Expended

Resources expended are recognised in the period in which they are incurred. Resources expended include attributable VAT which cannot be recovered.

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31[ST] MARCH 2024

2
Analysis or resources expended
Rent & Rates
Ministry expenses
Staff salaries
Telephone
Heat & Light
Travel and subsistence and volunteer expenses
Streamline and bank charges
Accountancy fees
Storage fees
Pension contributions
Interest received
Sundry expenses		 2024
2023
£
£
850
15,136
20,728
19,090
28,610
18,000
1,802
2,297
1,477
4,192
5,457
11,580
681
571
1,065
960
4,823
0
353
353
-2
-1
3,180
0
69,024
72,178