Community Watchmen Ministries Charity No. 1101322 Trustees, Report and Unaudited Accounts 30 June 2024
Community Watchmen Ministries Contents Pages 2to5 Trustees, Annual Report Independent Examiner's Report Receipts and Payments Accounts Statement of Assets and Liabilities 6t06 7t07 8t08 Notes to the Accounts 9t09 Detailed Receipts and Payments Accounts Iotoll Page I
Communlty Watchmen Ministries Trustees Annual Report The trustees present thelr report wlth the unaudited financial statements of the charity for the year ended 30 June 2024, REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS Charlty No. 1101322 Prlncipal Offl 25 Ronald Road Waterloo Llverpool L22 3XU Names of the charfty trustees who manage the charity: Name of person (or body) entltled to appoint trustee {If any) Dates acted If not for whole year Trustee name R. Burden Office {If anv) C. Grant Resigned 20 November 2023 A. Rlmmer S. Sinclair S. Sinclair Accountants Sefton Council for Voluntary Service Burlington House Crosby Road North Waterloo Liverpool L22 OLG Bankers The Co-operative Bank St Johns Precinct 1-3 Parker Street Liverpool LI IDJ STRUCTURE. GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT Type of govemlng document How the charlty Is constltuted CWM had 5 Trustees appointed at the AGM, with vacancies filled, as required, by the Board of Trustees in accordance wlth the Artlcles of Assoclatlon. Members of the Board of Trustees during this year are listed below. Page 2
Communlty Watchmen Minlstrles Trustees Annual Report OBJEcfivES AND AcfiviTIES Summary of the objects of the charity set out in it5 governing document The Objects of the charity are to advance the Christian religion by equipping, empowering, and activating Christians to make a difference in their local communities across Merseyside, nationally and internationally. Summary of the maln actlvities In relation to these objects The team continue5 to be led by Sue Sinclair and the Leadership Team- Steve Brooke, Rosemary Burden, Ali Rimmer and Pam Shaw with the recent additions of Adrienne Mitchell and Sue Williams. No remuneration was paid to any of the Trustees except for normal travel, administration and accommodation expenses paid to Sue Sinclair. CWM has no paid employees, and we continue to be dependent upon our amazlng team of 43 volunteers. Addltlonal detalls of objectlves and activities We have a wonderful team of relevant Advisors who reflect who we are and our vision for going forward. This year we were pleased to add Rachel Hickson who leads °Heartcry for Change" based in Oxford. The additional Advisors are Bishop Dave Connolly, Brian Mills, Mike Gowen, Jane Hollowayi John Sutton-smith, Dave Lathom and Christine Larkin. We have been in contact with them all throughout the year and really appreciate thelr Counsel, wisdom and support. ACHIEVEMENTS AND PERFORMANCE Summary of the main achievements of the charity during the year We began our work in 2002 and continue to develop new initiative5 which further the objectives of our charity to advance the Christian faith. We continue to encourage community participation locally, reglonally, nationally, and internationally as we work with Churches. Our team continues to meet to PRAY via zoom twice a week, enabling those who live across the natlon and overseas to partlcipate regularly. One of our team has moved to Malawl wlth herjob and another lives in Ghana so they are both able to continue connecting. These zoom meetings have been well attended and gives everyone the opportunity to be actively involved. 126 people and Church groups engaged with the PROPHECY AND PRAYER TRAINING we hosted for 7 weeks from 24th October to 5th December. This was recorded and uploaded to YouTube.com/@BigPush channel for people to watch again, From early 2024 we have gathered many people from across the UK, via zoom to PRAY FOR THE GOVERNMENT, MONARCHY AND THE CHURCH. This will continue until at least the end of 2024, BIG PUSH started in January 2009 and Since that time we have met 173 times (including via online during covid restrictionsl. We contlnue to meet usually on a monthly basis In Kinls Church, Frodsham. It15 growing in both quality and numerically, often with people on a waiting list for tickets. In fact, we are currently looking for a larger venue back in Liverpool. Many people have been travelling from all areas of the UK and beyond, includin8 Native American Indians from the USA. Page 3
Communlty Wat¢hmen Mlnlstrles Trustees Annual Report Many people have talked about the huge Impact thls has been having on their lives which is illustrated by the number of people travelling long distances to connect. Thanks to the work of Steve Brooke and Richard Robinson, the Big PUSH is being recorded and uploaded on to our YouTube.com/@BigPush channel. This is enabling people from all around the world to connect with the worship and the word. Statistics online engagement YouTube Big PUSH channel subscribers 544 YouTube Big PUSH videos viewed 62,179 YouTube Big PUSH Oct 22- Windsor Castle 2,496 {largest number viewing5} Facebook group- Big PUSH 1,592 Facebook group- CWM 745 Facebook group- Liverpool City Region Prayer 596 Facebook page- CWM 995 Facebook- total all groups 3,928 Mailchimp- CWM 847 Mailchimp- Prayer Cabinet 158 MENTORING AND PRAYER. We have met with many people who wanted some encouragement and support. Durin8 this year we have TRAVELLED to minister at meetings, church service5 and conferences in Alnwicl the Cairngorms, North Devon House of Prayer, the Yorkshlre Prayer Gatherlng, Blrmingham, Grimsby and Manchester. There have been several new developments this year: We have helped to lead England Reconnect for national Prayer Leaders. • We are part of the Roundhouse, Oxford led by Rachel Hickson. We are helplng to lead The Mersey Reglon Prayer Cablnet for Leaders whlch started 30th October 2023. •We are providing Watchmen, Gatekeepers and Intercessors teaching in Liverpool and Birmingham. PRAYER WALKING - Our team have led several powerful prayer-walks in Liverpool and Wirral. This included us vlsltinE the International Slavery Museum to pray regarding the ship's log from the slave vessel called The Unity of Liverpool. The"WEEKEND ADVANCE" for our CWM Team was at Foxhill House in Frodsham, with teaching and ministry from within our team. This is always a powerful time of team building, teaching and lots of fun We are confident and excited about what Iles ahead, and we are now well positioned to flourish. FINANCIAL REVIEW The charlty had receipts of £41,147 and payments of £35,501 giving a surplus for the year of £5,645. Unrestrirted reserves were £23,153 and restricted reserves were £375. The resenies policy is to keep between 3 and 6 months, expenditure in unrestricted reserves. Unrestricted reserves are £23,153 which complies with the reserves policy. Page 4
Community Watchmen Ministries Trustees Annual Report DECLARATION The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees, report above. Signed on behalf of the charity's trustees S. Sinclair Trustee 20 August 2024 Page 5
Community Watchmen Ministries Independent Examiners Report Independent Examiner's Report to the trustees of Community Watchmen Ministries I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of Community Watchmen Ministries for the year ended 30 June 2024. Responsibilities and basis of report As the charity's trustees you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 ('the Act'l. 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 all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145{5}Ib} of the Act. Independent examiner's statement I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination which gives me cause to believe that in, any material respect: the accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Act; or the accounts do not accord with the accounting records I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attentlon should be drawn In this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. lan Wright FCA Sefton Council for Voluntary Service Burlington House Crosby Road North Waterloo Liverpool L22 OLG 20 August 2024 Page 6
Community Watchmen Mlnistries Receipts and Payments Account for the year ended 30 June 2024 Unrestrlrted funds 2024 Restricted funds Total funds Total funds 2024 2024 2023 Receipts from: Donations, legacles and similar income Fundraising Investment income 39,992 1,155 39.992 1,155 26,343 228 18 Total gr055 income 41,147 41,147 26,589 Total recelpts 41,147 41.147 26.589 Payment5 On: Charitable payments Fundraising costs Other costs Charity costs 25,019 1,315 1,700 7,467 25,019 1,315 1,700 7,467 24,985 621 5,177 Total gross expenditure Asset and investment purchases 35,501 35,501 30,783 3,303 Total payments 35,501 35,501 34.086 Net of receipts/(payments) 5,646 5,646 {7,4971 Transfers between funds Cash funds last year 17,507 375 17,882 25,379 Cash funds this year end 23,153 375 23,528 17,882 Page 7
Communlty Watchmen Ministries Statement of Assets and Liabilities at 30 June 2024 Charity No. 1101322 Unrestricted Restricted funds funds 2024 2024 Total funds Total funds 2024 2023 Cash funds Current accounts 23,153 375 23,528 17,882 Total cash fund5 23,153 375 23,528 17.882 Signed by the trustees on 20 August 2024 And signed on their behalf by: S. Sinclair Trustee 20 August 2024 Page 8
Community Watchmen Ministries Notes to the Accounts for the year ended 30 June 2024 l Accountlng policies Basls of preparation The financial statements have been prepared on the 'Receipts and Payments, basis. Fund accounting Unrestricted funds These a awdilable for use at the discretion of the trustees in furtherance of the general objects of the charity. These are unrestricted fund5 earmarked by the trustee5 for particular purposes. These are unrestricted funds which include a revaluation reserve representing the restatement of Investment assets at thelr market values. These are available for use Subject to restrictions imposed by the donor or through terms of an appeal. Designated funds Revaluation funds Restricted fund5 2 Restrfcted and Endowment Funds Restricted funds: Kampala Childrens Centre Monies raised to support a childrens centre in Uganda Page 9
Community Watchmen Mlnlstrles Detalled Recelpts and Payments Account for the year ended 30 June 2024 Unrestricted funds 2024 Restricted funds 2024 Total funds Total fund5 2024 2023 Recelpts from: Donatlons, legacies and similar income Donations 25,425 25,425 15,877 45 6,876 3,545 Kampala Childrens Centre Big Push Gift Aid Refunded 5,974 5,366 292 5,974 5,366 292 Events Accommodation Birmingham 500 500 2,435 39,992 2,435 39,992 26,343 Fundraislng Book Sales 1,155 1,155 1,155 1,155 228 228 Investment income Bank interest 18 18 Total gross Income 41,147 41,147 26,589 Total receipts 41,147 41,147 26,589 Payments on: Charitable payments Big Push KCC Uganda Events 9,450 9,450 10,450 94 2,121 4,450 4,591 2,402 319 2,121 4,450 4,591 2,402 319 1,686 25,019 1,231 7,407 3,377 2,128 298 Accomodation Hospitality Gifts Christian Copyright Licence Donations 1,686 25,019 24,985 Fundralsing costs Fundraising costs 1,315 1,315 1,315 1,315 621 621 Other Costs Ministry Gift 1,700 1,700 1,700 1,700 Motor and travel costs Page 10
Communlty Watchmen Ministries Detailed Receipts and Payments Account Travel and subsistence 4,711 4,711 4,711 4,711 2,547 2,547 Premises costs Other premlses costs 1,008 1,008 1,008 1.008 956 956 General administrative costs Bank charges General insurance5 Postage and couriers Software, IT support and related costs Stationery and printing Subscriptions Sundry expenses Telephone, fax and broadband io io 339 339 325 12 36 36 151 151 107 212 212 466 581 581 345 70 255 1,654 70 255 256 1,654 1,599 Legal and professional costs Accountancy and bookkeeping 94 75 94 75 Total gross expenditure 35,501 35,501 30,783 Asset and investment purchases 3,303 3,303 Total payments 35.501 35,501 34,086 Net recelpts (payments) 5,646 5,646 17,4971 Transfers between funds Cash fund last year end 17,507 375 17,882 25,379 Cash fund thls year end 23,153 375 23,528 17,882 Page 11