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2021-04-05-accounts

Trustees’ Annual Report for the period

From April 2020 Period start date. To April 2021 Period end date.

Charity name: Stepping Stones Ministries UK

Charity registration number: 1104612

Objectives and Activities

SORP reference
Summary of the purposes of
the charity as set out in its
governing document		 Para 1.17 To raise finances for our sister charity in
India for the purpose of:-
1)The relief of financial hardship, either
generally or individually, of people living in
India by making grants of money for
providing or paying for items, services or
facilities for the relief of the sick/poor living
in India either generally or individually
through the provision of grants goods or
services.
2) To advance the Christian religion in India
for the benefit of the public through the
holding of prayer meetings, lectures, public
celebration of religious festivals, producing
literature and distributing literature on
Christianity to enlighten others about the
Christian religion.
3) To advance the education of the public
in India in literacy, language, history,
mathematics, geography, science, health
and any other nationally recognised
government curriculum subject.
Summary of the main
activities in relation to those
purposes for the public
benefit, in particular, the
activities, projects or
services identified in the
accounts.		 Para 1.17 and
1.19		 Fundraising to provide for the work carried
out by its’ sister charity Stepping Stones
India.
Maintaining contact and providing
information for individual sponsors
regarding their sponsorship.
To provide finances for the provision of a
loving home, and meet the physical,
emotional, educational and mental needs
of children in need in India, including their
care, clothing, food, medication, education
and staff to care for them.
Providing where possible various health
camps in villages local to a Stepping
Stones centre.
Supporting the local church in Christian
outreaches in to local villages
Statement confirming
whetherthe trusteeshave		 Para 1.18 The trustees of Stepping Stones Ministries
UK havehadregard to the guidanceissued

had regard to the guidance by the Charity Commission on public issued by the Charity benefit. Commission on public benefit

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SORP reference Para 1.38 Policy on grant making Para 1.38 Policy on social investment including program related investment Para 1.38 Contribution made by volunteers Other

Achievements and Performance

SORP reference
Summary of the main
achievements of the charity,
identifying the difference the
charity’s work has made to
the circumstances of its
beneficiaries and any wider
benefits to society as a
whole.		 Para 1.20 In the year April 2020 – April 5th 2021 the
finances provided by Stepping Stones
Ministries has been blessed to impact :-
In Ranaghat West Bengal, The lives and
well being of 22 boys and 28 girls. Through
provision of care, accommodation,
medication, food, clothing, education,
physical exercise, additional out of school
tuition and guidance and advice from staff
and teachers.
1 Alumni boy became an Outreach worker
employed by SSI. He also became a father
in this time.
8 boys were helped to return to families
whose situations had improved.
2 girls were helped to return to their family
as their situation has improved.
In all 16 local people have been employed
in the work of the children’s’ homes and 6
Teachers were contracted to provide
additional tuition. Staff include 8 widows.
1 further local person has been employed
for work in the local community

2 boys completed their final year achieving grade 1 and returned to their families. 1 of these boys later applied for and began a further education course 1 girl was given hospital care with a female issue and has recovered well. All staff and children were kept safe and well during the Covid outbreak. Following guidelines in all areas including teacher visits. All children have been able to maintain their school education to a high level. 1 further Alumni boy requested and received financial support for 22 families in his area to receive food parcels and other necessities during the Covid outbreak. Food parcels were distributed on 10 + occasions in 4 different regions assisting over 250 families. Including partnership with another local organisation Roof was replaced after cyclone destruction.

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Achievements against Para 1.41 objectives set Performance of fundraising activities against objectives Para 1.41 set Investment performance Para 1.41 against objectives

Financial Review

Review of the charity’s
financial position at the end
of the period		 Para 1.21 Receipts and Payment account shows a
surplus of £7,444 comparing to £3,170
deficit last year.
Total reserves held at the year end
amounted to £11,710 of which £3337 are
free reserves.(2020: 4,266).
Statement explaining the
policy for holding reserves
stating why they are held		 Para 1.22 The charity is a small charity with a small
income, however the trustees agree to
allocate 20% of all general incomes (when
available) to keep as a ‘buffer’. The aim is
to reach 3 x monthly costs of SSI budget
(total approx. £6600). These monies are
kept within the general business account
and allocated on an end of month basis via
journals to a nominal code named ‘Buffer’.
At the end of 2020/2021 there was £3337
in the buffer account. It is agreed that this
buffer is accessible should the need arise.
Amount of reserves held Para 1.22 Total reserves held at the year end
amounted to £11,710 of which £3337 are
free reserves
Reasons for holding zero
reserves		 Para 1.22
Details of fund materially in
deficit		 Para 1.24
Explanation of any
uncertainties about the
charity continuing as a going
concern		 Para 1.23 All income is received by donation of either
individual or church organisation. This
means that incomes will never be
guaranteed as all relate to the personal
circumstances and financial abilities of
individuals.

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The charity’s principal
sources of funds (including
any fundraising)		 Para 1.47 Individual sponsors. / Church sponsorship
Investment policy and
objectives including any
social investment policy
adopted		 Para 1.46
A description of the principal
risks facing the charity		 Para 1.46
Other

Structure, Governance and Management

Description of charity’s
trusts:
Type of governing document
(trust deed, royal charter)		 Para 1.25 Trust Deed
How is the charity
constituted?
(e.g unincorporated
association, CIO)		 Para 1.25 A charitable Trust
Trustee selection methods
including details of any
constitutional provisions e.g.
election to post or name of
any person or body entitled
to appoint one or more
trustees		 Para 1.25 Proposal by a existing trustee – voted on
by a majority vote.

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Policies and procedures adopted for the induction Para 1.51 and training of trustees The charity’s organisational structure and any wider Para 1.51 network with which the charity works Relationship with any related Para 1.51 parties Other

Reference and Administrative details

Charityname Stepping StonesMinistries UK
Other name the charity uses Stepping Stones
Registered charitynumber 1104612
Charity’s principal address 26 Moor Lane, Newby, Scarborough, YO12 5SH

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20		 Trustee name Office (if any) Dates acted if not for whole
year		 Name of person (or body) entitled
to appoint trustee(if any)
Richard Pashby
TraceyPashby Treasurer
Peter Hick Chairman
Graeme Parkins
David Baker
Suzanne Marks

Corporate trustees – names of the directors at the date the report was approved

Director name

Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity

Trustee name Dates acted if not for whole year

Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others

Description of the assets held in this capacity Name and objects of the charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects Details of arrangements for safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity’s own assets

Additional information (optional)

Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)

Type of Name Address adviser

Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information)

Exemptions from disclosure

Reason for non-disclosure of key personnel details

Other optional information

Declarations

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

Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees

Signature(s)
Full name(s)
Position (eg Secretary,
Chair, etc)
Date
Tracey Pashby


Treasurer
14/01/22
14/01/22
Stepping Stones Muinistries UK
Charity Name		 Stepping Stones Muinistries UK
Charity Name		 Stepping Stones Muinistries UK
Charity Name		 1104612
No (if any)		 1104612
No (if any)		 1104612
No (if any)		 CC16a
For the period
from		 06/04/2020
Period start date		 To 05/04/2021
Period end date
Section A Receipts and payments
A1 Receipts Unrestricted
funds
to the nearest
£
50,128
4,862
769
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-
55,759
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-
-
55,759
39,584
5,950
1,560
-
44
58
243
304
572
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-
48,315
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-
-
48,315
7,444
-
4,266
11,710		 Restricted
funds
to the nearest £
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-		 Endowment
funds
to the nearest £
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-		 Total funds
to the nearest £
50,128
4,862
769
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55,759
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-		 Last year
to the nearest £
Donations 50,128 44,678
Gift Aid 4,862 6,290
Fundraising 769 2,534
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- -
- -
- -
Sub total(Gross income for
AR)		 55,759 53,503
A2 Asset and investment sales,
(see table).
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- -
Sub total - -
Total receipts
A3 Payments
55,759 53,503
39,584
-
5,950
1,560
-
44
58
243
304
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572
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-
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48,315
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48,315

7,444
Transfers to India 39,584 35,239
Mission expenditure 751
Trustees stipend 5,950 11,375
Trustees fees 1,560 1,560
Travel and subsistence - 314
Post and stationery 44 247
Telephone 58 190
Repairs and renewals 243
Bank charges 304 432
Accountancy 168
Miscellaneous 572 57
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- -
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- -
**Sub total ** 48,315 50,333
A4 Asset and investment
purchases, (see table)
-
-
**Sub total ** - -
Total payments
Net of receipts/(payments)
A5 Transfers between funds
A6 Cash funds last year end
Cash funds this year end
50,333
7,444 - -
7,444		 3,170
- - - - -
4,266 - - 4,266 1,096
11,710 - - 11,710 4,266

CCXX R1 accounts (SS)

19/01/2022

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Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period

Categories
Signed by one or two trustees on
behalf of all the trustees
B1 Cash funds
B2 Other monetary assets
B4 Assets retained for the
charity’s own use
B5 Liabilities
B3 Investment assets		 Signature
TraceyPashby
Bank
Cash
Other (paypal etc)
Details
Total cash funds
(agree balances with receipts and payments
account(s))
Details
Details
Details
Details
Laptop		 Unrestricted
funds
Restricted
funds
to nearest £
to nearest £
11,679
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30
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-
11,710
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OK
OK
Unrestricted
funds
Restricted
funds
to nearest £
to nearest £
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Fund to which
asset belongs
Cost (optional)
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Fund to which
asset belongs
Cost (optional)
Unrestricted
529
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Fund to which
liability relates
Amount due
(optional)
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Print Name
T Pashby		 Endowment
funds
to nearest £
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OK
Endowment
funds
to nearest £
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Current value
(optional)
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Current value
(optional)
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When due
(optional)
Date of
approval
TraceyPashby T Pashby

CCXX R2 accounts (SS)

19/01/2022

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Stepping Stones Ministries UK Charity number: 1104612 Period ended 5 April 2021

Notes

Related party disclosures:

  1. Trustees stipend and fees include remuneration to 2 Trustees for their work for the charity and admin and accountancy work amounting to total of £7,510 (2020: 12,935).

  2. Stepping Stones Ministries UK has been set up to fundraise and provide support for its sister charity Stepping Stones India, Non Government Organisation in India in it's own right. Transfers to India amounted to £39,584 (2020: 35,239)

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CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES Independent examiner's report on the accounts Section A Independent ExaMine￿S Report Report to the trusteosl members of Stepping Stones Minislries UK On accounts for the year ended 5 April 2021 Charity no (if any) 1104612 Set out on pages I report to the Iruslees on my examination of the accounts of the above charty I"Ihe Trust") for the year ended 0510412021. Responslbllltles and As the charity tnjslees of the Trust, you are responsible for the preparation basls of report of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charilies Act 2011 (Ihe Act'i. I report in respect of ry examination of the Trust'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 14515Mb) of the Act. I have completed my examination. I confimi that no material matters have come to my attention (other than that disclosed below '} in connection with the examination which gNes me cause to believe that in. any material respect.. accounting rec(xds were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Act or the accounts do not with the accounting records Independent oxaminerfs statomont I have no concerns and have come across no other malters in connection th the examination to which attention should tse drawn in order lo enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. Please delele Ihe W￿dS in the brackets rf they do not apply. Slgned: Date: 1910112022 Name: Anna Wrflen Relevant professlonal qualification{sl or body Ilf any): FCCA Address: Ashby Berry Coulsons 2 Belgrave CresGent, Scarborough, North Yorkshire Y011 1 UB IER Oclober 2018

Section B Disclosure Only complete rf the examiner needs to highlight matters of concern {see CC32, Independent examinats'on of chanty accounts: directions and guidance for examiners). Give here brief details of any items that the examiner wishes lo disclose. IER Oclober 2018