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2025-03-31-accounts

THE KIMBANGUIST HOPE OF THE WORLD

K.H.W

A Registered Charity

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED

31[ST] MARCH 2025

Charity number: 1098887

THE KIMBANGUIST HOPE OF THE WORLD YEAR ENDED 31[ST] MARCH 2025

Registered Charity Number : 1098887

Principal address:

19 Rossmore Close Enfield Middlesex EN3 7EW

Trustees:

Mr Jean-Claude Kunga - Chair Mr Mbala Matondo Ms Lokoto Onyumbe

Governing document:

The charity is operated under the rules of its constitution.

Bankers:

Metro Bank PC

Independent Examiner:

TACTS Accountant Chartered Certified Accountant 61 Fountains Crescent London N14 6BD

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THE KIMBANGUIST HOPE OF THE WORLD

FINANCIAL ACCOUNTS

FOR YEAR ENDED 31[ST] MARCH 2025

CONTENTS

Page

8. Independent Examination Report

9. Statement of Financial Activities

10. Balance Sheet

11. Notes to the Accounts

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THE KIMBANGUIST HOPE OF THE WORLD YEAR ENDED 31[ST] MARCH 2025

The Kimbanguist Hope of the World (KHW) trustees are pleased to present their annual report and independently examined financial statements for the year ended 31[st] March 2025. The Trustees have adopted the provisions of the Statement of Recommended Practice (SORP 2005) (Accounting Standards Charities Act 2011).

Trustees and their responsibilities

Charity trustees are the people who serve on the governing body of a charity. They may be known as trustees, directors, board members, governors or committee members. The principles and main duties are the same in all cases. Trustees have, and must accept, ultimate responsibility for directing the affairs of a charity, and ensuring that it is solvent, well-run, and meeting the needs for which it has been set up.

STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT

The Charity is managed by a board of trustees which is ultimately responsible for all the aspects of the overall management of the organisation. The trustees meet on a regular basis to conduct the business of the organisation and review progress.

About the Kimbanguist Hope of the World

This annual report has been produced to keep our partners up to date on our work and futures plans. We hope it will be of value to the local authorities, Services providers, Funders, Services Users and other sister Community organisations we network with as well as Health Authorities and the general public.

The Kimbanguist Hope of the World was constituted as a charitable organisation on 6[th] August 2003 to relieve community members from the Democratic Republic of Congo who are in need for reasons of poverty, sickness, and distress and to advance their education.

The Kimbanguist Hope of the World operates United Kingdom wide with plans to develop activities in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

The guiding principles of the organisation are:

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Identifying new community needs and developing initiatives for meeting them

Promoting partnership between our organisation, statutory and voluntary sectors and other community organisation in the delivery of services

Providing this support in a cultural way and with particular values; working with members of our community and other groups and communities in a flexible open way and challenging inequalities.

2. Aims, Objectives and Activities

Information Service and Advice

We produced a quarterly community newsletter to keep refugees and asylum seekers informed about our activities and key government changes affecting their lives. The publication included sections on national and local issues, community news, events, and announcements. Recent editions covered topics such as:

Research and information were shared with our mailing list and made available in our office. The project strengthened community understanding of social service changes through information sharing, liaison with project officers, and meetings with service commissioners.

Capacity Building

Thanks to support from members and community funds, Management Committee members and volunteers undertook training to strengthen organisational skills and governance. Additional training with local professionals included health promotion, substance misuse and HIV, ICT, administration, minute-taking, counselling skills, and health and social care.

Health Initiatives

We addressed key health concerns by:

  1. Preparing and distributing health information, including HIV/AIDS resources

  2. Organising focus groups for parents and young people

  3. Working with health agencies and statutory bodies to meet community health needs.

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Youth Activities

With support from local London organisations, we delivered activities promoting young people’s wellbeing. Seminars engaged youth from the Kimbanguist Church and the wider Congolese community, raising awareness of opportunities in education, training, and health, and addressing issues such as social exclusion and substance misuse. Information on youth services was also provided.

We also organised an African Youth Music Forum, offering cultural exploration and skill-building in music.

National Lottery Community Fund Project

We received £10,000 from the National Lottery Community Fund to deliver educational and health activities, which were successfully implemented and monitored. We extend our appreciation for their support.

Future Plans (2025–2026)

We aim to strengthen and expand our existing services, including:

As we consolidate these services, securing additional funding remains a priority. We thank all current and prospective funders for their support of our work.

Funding

We are grateful for the support from our members contribution.

We have been able to claim gift aid in this financial year. This has enabled us to meet our objectives. We thank all our donors for their valuable contributions.

Reserves policy and Going Concern

The Board has assessed the charity’s requirements for reserves in the light of the main risks to the organisation. As a result, the Board has approved a policy whereby the unrestricted funds not committed, should be held in reserve and maintained at a level which ensures that The KHW core activity could continue during a period of unforeseen difficulty. The target reserve amount represents at least 6 months’ (26 weeks) expenditure and will be reviewed annually.

Risk Management

The trustees have a risk management strategy which comprises:

● an annual review of the principal risks and uncertainties that the charity undertakes.

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

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The Trustees constantly review risks relevant to the charity. Any risks identified are reported to the Trustees and decisions made on how to minimise risk.

Volunteers

The charity relied a great deal on volunteers to perform a variety of tasks. Around 21 volunteers helped in this financial year.

On BEHALF OF THE TRUSTEES

Rev. Jean-Claude Kunga Chairman 21/01/2026

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Independent examiner’s report to the trustees of The Kimbanguist Hope of the World.

I report on the accounts of the Trust for the year ended 31[st] March 2025, which are set out on pages 9 to 12.

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:

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 statement below.

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:

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.

Date: 21/01/2026

Chartered Certified Accountant

TACTS Limited, 61 Fountains Crescent, London, N14 6BD

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THE KIMBANGUIST HOPE OF THE WORLD THE KIMBANGUIST HOPE OF THE WORLD THE KIMBANGUIST HOPE OF THE WORLD
INCOME AND EXPENDITURE FOR THE PERIOD ENDING 31ST MARCH 2025
Unrestricted
Funds
£
INCOMING RESOURCES
Donation
98,345
Gift Aid
24,348
Grant - National Lottery Com. Fund
-
TOTAL INCOMING RESOURCES
122,693
RESOUCES EXPENDED
Expenditure in charitable activities
Staff Cost
12,804
Parish
10,794
Workshops and Events
10,831
Community activities
36,346
Cleaning and Sanitations
1,928
Rent and Room Hire
12,544
Refreshments
7,835
Volunteer
9,870
Equipment
900
Donation and Membership
7,416
General Running Expenses
8,972
Trips and Travel
1,682
Photocopies
4,094
Committee meetings
3,748
Consultancy and Professional fees
1,950
TOTAL RESOUCES EXPENDED
131,714
Net Incoming/Outgoing resources
(9,021)
FUNDS BROUGHT FORWARD
12,145
FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD
3,124		 Restricted
Funds
£
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-		 Total
Total
Funds
Funds
2025
2024
£
£
98,345
76,648
24,348
21,999
-
10,000
122,693 108,647
12,804
29,978
10,794
9,903
10,831
9,937
36,346
-
1,928
964
12,544
12,179
7,835
6,529
9,870
9,263
900
485
7,416
4,944
8,972
4,918
1,682
1,402
4,094
2,729
3,748
3,123
1,950
1,640
131,714
97,994
(9,021)
10,653
12,145
1,492
3,124
12,145

There were no recognised gains or losses for the above period other than those shown in the statement of financial activities for the above financial year. All incoming resources and resources expended are derived from continuing activities.

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THE KIMBANGUIST HOPE OF THE WORLD BALANCE SHEET AT 31 MARCH 2025

Notes
FIXED ASSETS
Current Assets
Debtors
(11)
Cash at Bank and in Hand
Current Liabilities
Creditors: Falling due within one year
(10)
Net Assets
As Represented By:
Restricted Fund
Unrestricted fund
Total Funds		 2025
2024
£
£
-
-
3,520
11,976
4
469
400
300
3,124 12,145
-
-
3,124
12,145
3,124 12,145

The accounts were approved by the Trustees on 21/01/2026 and signed on their behalf by: -

……………………….........

Jean-Claude Kunga Chairman

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The Kimbanguist Hope of The World YEAR ENDED 31[ST] MARCH 2025

Notes to the accounts

1. Accounting basis.

The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention, modified to include the revaluation of certain fixed assets, and in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard for Smaller Entities (effective January 2008).

The statements have also been prepared in accordance with the Statement of Recommended Practice (SORP) - Accounting and Reporting by Charities SORP 2005 issued in March 2005.

Fixed Assets

The organisation has no fixed assets.

2. Cash Flow Statement

The trustees have taken advantage of the exemption in Financial Reporting Standard No 1 (revised) from including a cash flow statement in the financial statements on the grounds that the charity is small.

3. Income

Income is recognised in the period to which it relates, unless specified otherwise by the funder. Project funding is, in general, repayable if not expended within the relevant project. Such income is only recognised to the extent that it ceases to be repayable. The income is accounted for on a receivable basis.

4. Resource Expended

Resources expended are included in the Statement of Financial Activities inclusive of VAT which cannot be recovered. Direct charitable expenditure include includes the direct costs of the activities. Where such costs relate to more than one functional cost category, they have been apportioned in line with the direct costs of the relevant service.

5. Taxation

The Kimbanguist Hope of The World is a registered charity and is not liable for corporation tax on its income under section 505 of the Income and Corporation Taxes Act 1988 to the extent that it is applied to its charitable activities.

6. Status

The Kimbanguist Hope of the World is a registered charity.

7. Support Cost

Allocation of support costs are those functions that assist the work of the charity but do not directly undertake charitable activities. Support costs include back-office costs, finance, personnel, and governance costs which support the Charity activities. These costs have been allocated between cost of raising funds and expenditure on charitable activities. The bases on which support costs have been allocated are set out in note 13 below.

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8. Staff Costs

The total Staff Costs on payroll for the year were £12,804 including Tax and National Insurance Contributions for two part time staff in that year. Average numbers of employees were 1 part-time.

None of the employees received emoluments in excess of £60,000 in the year or the previous year.

Trustees are not remunerated.

9. Pension costs and other post-retirement benefits

The organisation does not have a pension scheme.

10. Creditors

10. Creditors
Professional fees
11. Debtors
Other debtors		 2025
£
400
400
2025
£
3,520
3,520		 2024
£
300
300
2024
£
11,976
11,976

12. Restricted Fund Analysis

The organisation received £10,000 from National Lottery Community Fund in previous year towards educational and health activities. All were fully spent.

13. Support and Governance

General Running Expenses
Committee meetings
Independent Examination
TOTAL SUPPORT &
GOVERNANCE		 General Support
£
8,972
-
-
8,972		 Governance
£
-
3,748
400
4,148		 Total
£
8,972
3,748
400
13,120

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