2024-07-31-accounts

Trustees’ Annual Report for the period

From 1 August 2023 Period start date To Period end date

Charity name: Brethren In Christ Church In The UK

Charity registration number: 1104617

Objectives and Activities

	SORP reference
Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document	Para 1.17	To worship the Almighty God, spread the Gospel of Jesus Christ, and to preach His Word in the UK through the Brethren In Christ Church, and in line with its Statement of Beliefs.
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	To secure adequate funds through monthly church subscriptions and national event offerings and to distribute these to the two church regions for their operations.
Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit	Para 1.18	As the church exists to serve the public, both those who embrace the Gospel of Jesus Christ, and those who might not, the trustees have considered the Charity Commission’s guidance on public benefit.

Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:

	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	Apart from financial commitments related to Media, Church Growth, and PA Systems, all financial obligations to the various Church bodies, including those in the North and South Regions, have been fulfilled. We firmly believe that these efforts have contributed significantly to the spiritual well-being of both church members and the wider community.

Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:

Achievements against objectives set	Para 1.41	The financial statements provide a comprehensive account of this information, including variations.
Performance of fundraising activities against objectives set	Para 1.41
Investment performance against objectives	Para 1.41
Other

Financial Review

Financial Review
Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period	Para 1.21	A qualified accountant conducted an independent review of the financial statements, concluding that there is no basis to believe that “they do not present fairly, in all material respects, the financial performance of the Church as at 31 July 2024, and cash flows for the year then ended in accordance with the Charities Act 2011.”
Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held	Para 1.22	Our goal is to maintain unrestricted reserves to support administrative and charitable activities, serving as a safeguard against unexpected financial shortfalls.
Amount of reserves held	Para 1.22	Currently NIL
Reasons for holding zero reserves	Para 1.22	Although we have generated a modest surplus, our income has not been sufficient to maintain reserves.
Details of fund materially in deficit	Para 1.24	None / Not applicable.
Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern	Para 1.23	None.

Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:

The charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising)	Para 1.47
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	Constitution
How is the charity constituted? (e.g unincorporated association, CIO)	Para 1.25	CIO
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	Trustees are nominated, vetted, and elected to their positions by a convention at the annual general meeting.

Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:

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

Charity name	Brethren In Christ Church In The UK
Other name the charity uses	None
Registered charity number	1104617
Charity’s principal address	43 Trinity Road, Southend-On-Sea, SS2 4HL

Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20	Trustee name	Office (if any)	Dates acted if not for **whole year **	Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint trustee (ifany)
	Bonnet Moyo	Chairperson
	Themba Ndlovu	Assistant Chairperson
	Dean Chauke	Secretary
	Dumisani Ncube	Treasurer
	Absalom Mabhena
	Benjamin Masuku
	Ndaba Ndlovu
	Lindiwe Ncube
	Khulekani Bhebhe
	Simangele Sithembani Mkandla
	Andigale Dlamini

– 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 None charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects Details of arrangements for Not Applicable 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 adviser Name Address	Type of adviser Name Address	Type of adviser Name Address
Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information)

Exemptions from disclosure

Reason for non-disclosure of key personnel details

N/A

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	Submitted electronically
	Bonnet Moyo
	Chairman
	30 May 2025
	30 May 2025

0310712024, 17.'27 BICC IN THE UK FINANCLAL REPORT 2024- Google Docs BRETHREN IN CHRIST CHURCH IN THE UK FINANCIAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2024 This report covers the period i August 2023 to 31 July 2024. The report outlines all the sources of revenue and how these were applied during the year.It further compares the full year results to the annual budget that was approved by the convention in July of 2022 The aims and objectives of the Treasury function are outlined below: i. To generate enough cash resources through collection of monthly subscriptions from churches and offering during national events 2. To allocate funds to regions for their operations 3. To meet all financial obligations of the church at nationa] level (administrative, eharitable and operational obligations) 4. To register and claim gift aid from HMRC hllps.'Ildocs.google.comldocumenUd11 uDblvCVhjBhy4fPcGAqv05faeLxsucilXsAzQJ-6rf)81edit 116

0310712024, 17.'27 BICC IN THE UK FINANCLAL REPORT 2024- Google Docs BRETHREN IN CHRIST CHURCH IN THE UK Our performance against each of the above objectives is outlined in the table below: OBJECTIVE 0￿cOmE COMMETr Resource generation chieved Excellent performance by the church this past financial year. Regional subs were sent to the regions in good time this year and the remaining balance for the year is ready for distribution Regional Funding chieved Meeting financial obligations chieved The church's aCt]￿tIeS have fully financed where possible Gift Aid chieved Gift aid has been received for the past 3 years (one year reported in last year's financial accounts and 2 years, worth of rebate included this year) Finan ial rview During the year we raised £30,767.81 and spent £26,568.29, leaving us with a surplus of £4,199.52. Included in the total income is £12,874 subscriptions contributed by congregations, of which £4?800 has been distributed to the regions. We also received 2 years, worth of gift aid this year, totalling £8?418.66 hllps.'Ildocs.google.comldocumenUd11 uDblvCVhjBhy4fPcGAqv05faeLxsucilXsAzQJ-6rf)81edit 216

0310712024, 17.'27 BICC IN THE UK FINANCLAL REPORT 2024- Google Docs BRETHREN IN CHRIST CHURCH IN THE UK A detailed income and expenditure account is shown below: NATIONAL: INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2024 INCOME Offering Gift Aid Subscriptions July Convention Contributions Easter Convention Contributions Convention Registration Fees Donations Receii"ed Total Income BUDGET VARIANCE £ 2,620.50 £ 4,500.00 £ 8,418.66 £ 3,000.00 £ 8,074.00 £ 6,283.00 £ 2,700.00 £ 3,000.00 £ 5,310.00 £ 3,850.00 £ 2,280.00 £ 4,050.00 £ 1,364.65 £ 1,000.00 £ 30,767.81 £ 25,683.00 £ 5,418.66 £ 1,791.00 -£ 300.00 £ 1,460.00 -£ 1,770.00 £ 364.65 Easter Convention Costs July Convention Costs Allowances Traveling Costs IT Costs Stationery Appreciation Youth Children's Ministry Praise and Worship Evangelist Appreciation Training Costs Bank Charges Conference Costs Church Gromrth Food and Drink Instrument Hire Media Team Total Expenditure £ 7,469.99 £ 5,946.47 £ 6,000.00 £ 3,786.76 £ 415.32 £ 243.12 £ 150.00 £ 500.00 £ 172.35 £ 372.57 £ 500.00 £ 178.99 £ 72.72 £ 760.00 £ 5,650.00 £ 3,800.00 £ 6,000.00 £ 3,027.00 £ 2,146.47 £ 757.67 £ 200.00 £ 43.12 £ 750.00 £ 750.00 £ 300.00 £ 500.00 £ 800.00 -£ 250.00 -£ 577.65 £ 72.57 -£ 621.01 £ 760.00 -£ 750.00 -£ 375.00 -£ 200.00 -£ 1,000.00 £ 2,466.29 £ 750.00 £ 375.00 £ 200.00 £ 1,000.00 £ 26?568.29 £ 24?102.00 Surplus £ 4,199.52 £ ij581.00 hllps.'Ildocs.google.comldocumenUd11 uDblvCVhjBhy4fPcGAqv05faeLxsucilXsAzQJ-6rf)81edit 316

0310712024, 17.'27 BICC IN THE UK FINANCLAL REPORT 2024- Google Docs BRETHREN IN CHRIST CHURCH IN THE UK BANK RECONCILIATION BANK RECONCILIATION PENING BAL4NCE 2024 RECEIYrs 2024 PA￿￿E￿[S EXPENDITURE RECOGNI.8ED BLrr NOT YET PAID CLOSING BANK BALANCE £2W5.0 £ 30,767.81 -£ 26,568.29 £ 1,892.99 £ 89927.52 The bank balance at the end of the financia] year is £8.927.52 i. In a) Subscriptions CONTRIBUTIONS BY BRANCH £2.000 £1.980 £1.500 £1.320 É1270 £1220 F.la20 £1 a20 £1.320 £7￿20 £1.000 £1mO l-liiiliiiJ £500 £0 BRANCH hllps.'Ildocs.google.comldocumenUd11 uDblvCVhjBhy4fPcGAqv05faeLxsucilXsAzQJ-6rf)81edit 416

0310712024, 17.'27 BICC IN THE UK FINANCLAL REPORT 2024- Google Docs BRETHREN IN CHRIST CHURCH IN THE UK CONTRIBUTION BY REGION SOUTH NORTH b) Other Income The table below outlines other sources of income received this financial year SOURCE MOUNTIIIDESCRIPTION £2,620.50 Offering 2023 July Convention and 2024 Easter Convention Gift Aid £3.773.16 Financial Year 21/22 Offering £4,645.50 Financial Year 22/23 Mennonite Mission £1,364.65 Training fund c) Convention Contributions Only 6 out of io congregations contributed towards last year's July convention and 9 Out of io contributed towards the 2024 Easter convention. This has led to a shortfall of £2,390 in our income. We encourage those that have not paid in to do so as soon as they can. hllps.'Ildocs.google.comldocumenUd11 uDblvCVhjBhy4fPcGAqv05faeLxsucilXsAzQJ-6rf)81edit 516

0310712024, 17.'27 BICC IN THE UK FINANCLAL REPORT 2024- Google Docs BRETHREN IN CHRIST CHURCH IN THE UK 2. Expenditure a) Convention costs (£13,416) are the highest spending category, making up 51% of our costs. b) Allowances (£6,000) make up 23% of the total expenditure. nclusi We continue to be grateful for the support given to the national and regional bodies through monthly subscriptions and offering during organized regional and national events. Our record for subscription payments for this year has been exceptionally good and we encourage churches to continue in this spirit going forwards. God bless you all Dumi Ncube, ACMA, CGMA (National Treasurer) hllps.'Ildocs.google.comldocumenUd11 uDblvCVhjBhy4fPcGAqv05faeLxsucilXsAzQJ-6rf)81edit 616

CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES Independent examiner's report on the accounts Section A Independent Examlner'• Report Report to the trustees BRETHREN IN CHRIST CHURCH IN THE UK On accounts for the year ended 31 JULY 2024 Charity no (if any) Set out on pages AThACHED SEPARATELY AND NUMBERED PAGE 1 TO PAGE 6 me to I lu th pag rs of add on sheet. I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity ("the Trust.) for the year ended 3110712024. Responsibilities and basis of report As the charity's trustees, you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordan￿ with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 ('the Act"). I report in respect of my examination of the Trust's accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carying out my examination, I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act. Independent I have completed my examination. I confinn that no matenal examinerfs statement 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 Charities Act; or the accounts did not accord with the accounting records; or the accounts did not comply with the applicable requirements con￿mIng the form and content of accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement that the accounts give a 'true and fairf view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination. I have no concems and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. Slgned: Date: 2810312025 Name: ArrwELL MUNGWADZI Relevant professional qualification(s) or body (if any): CHARTERED ACCOUNTANT- SOUTH AFRICAN INSTITUTE OF CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS ASSOCIATE CHARTERED ACCOUNTANT- INSTITUTE OF CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS IN ENGLAND AND WALES IER Oct 2018

Address: 25 FARM CRESCENT, BURY, MANCHESTER, M26 4LU Section B Dlsclosure Only complete if the examiner needs to highlight material matters of con￿rn (see CC32, Independent examination of charity accounts: directions and guidance for examiners). Give here brief details of any items that the examiner wishes to disclose. NONE. IER Oct 2018