Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From: 1[st] August 2023 TO 31[st] July 2024
Charity name: TIMELESS WONDER FOUNDATION
Charity registration number: 1105171
Objectives and Activities
| Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document |
For or towards the promotion and advancement of the Christian religion or towards others related charitable purposes as the trustees think fit, including thought not limited to the provision of Christian resources, literature, training and educational services. |
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| 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. |
Teaching and training people in the Christian faith through conferences, meetings and training schools across the world, in person and through any currently available online technology. The work that Timeless Wonder Foundation currently does is across 3 main projects: School of Prophecy - primarily comprises live workshops and social media StretchCo - ongoing blended learning for a growing community Word into Motion - helping people to experience scripture in a fresh way - through movement. |
| Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit |
During this year the trustees have been guided by the Charity Commission’s advice on public benefit. We actively invite feedback and comments from every person taking part in any of our activities to find out what difference it has made to their lives. These reports are carefully considered by the trustees to ensure all we do is for thepublic benefit. |
Achievements and Performance
| 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. |
The new trustees wish to thanks the former trustees for all their hard work, time and passion for the charity over many years. The year 2023/2024 started with the new trustees making a number of changes to prepare for growth. We are pleased to say that we already seeing the growth we were planning for - in income as well as expenditure. Several significant gifts during this year have been very gratefully received and have gone towards the further development of the charity. We have improved significantly the way workshops and communities are administered so more time can be spent on helping to assist with focussing on training, development and resources, with less time and cost required for everyday administration of events and activities. We have revamped and upgraded the studio set up and related technologies so professional and helpful content can be created for all beneficiaries of the charity. F& 1+O& +,$/ 3&O&,/.&3 5/"& %1/"/#81 %"+228 5/3#,&$ 0/" %1/$& P2$12*8 %/ J& %"+2*&3 %/ ,&+3 /#" +N%2O2%2&$S |
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Financial Review
| Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period |
The trustees are delighted to report that the growth has resulted in a healthy end of year balance of £31,102 which will be invested into further development in 2024/2025. |
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| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves statingwhytheyare held |
Reserves are held to ensure the smooth running of the charity should donations fall or situations arise that the trustees could not foresee. |
| Amount of reserves held | The trustees believe that it is wise to ensure we always have 6 months of planned expenditure in unrestricted reserves |
| Reasons for holding zero reserves |
N/A |
| Details of fund materially in deficit |
None |
| Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern |
None |
Structure, Governance and Management
| Type of governing document | Trust Deed – declared on 14th April 2004. As amended by supplemental deeds dated 9th July 2004 and 9th August 2007. As amended on 3rd Mar 2023. |
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| How is the charity constituted? |
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 |
Trustees are re-appointed each year at the AGM |
Reference and Administrative details
| Charityname | Timeless Wonder Foundation |
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| Other name the charityuses | |
| Registered charitynumber | 1105171 |
| Charity’s principal address | 39 Shepperton Road Petts Wood ORPINGTON Kent BR5 1DL |
Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
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Trustee name | Office (if any) | Dates acted if not for whole year |
Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint trustee (if any) |
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| Alistair Martin Scott |
Chair | 1stJune 2023 | ||
| Dr Russell Mark Hedley FRCA |
1stJune 2023 | |||
| Joanna Swinton Davies |
1stJune 2023 | |||
Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others
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23 October 2024 |
TIMELESS WONDER FOUNDATION
REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER:
1105171
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
INCLUDING RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS ACCOUNT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2024
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
| Note Income from: Donations and legacies 1 Charitable activities 2 Workshops 3 Reclaimed tax 4 Grants Total income Expenditure on: Raising funds 5 Charitable activities 6 Total expenditure Net (expenditure)/inc ome for the year / Net movement in funds Fund balances on 1 August Fund balances on 31 July |
Unrestricte d funds £ 33,510 0 2,187 0 0 35,697 0 28,310 28,310 7,386 23,625 31,012 |
Restricte d funds £ 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 |
2024 Total funds £ 33,510 0 2,187 0 0 35,697 0 28,230 28,230 7,366 23,625 31,012 |
2023 Total Funds £ 15,431 0 0 0 0 |
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| 15,431 | ||||
| 0 14,302 |
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| 14,302 | ||||
| 1,129 22,497 |
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| 23,625 |
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Note 1 ‘Donations’ includes one-off donations and gifts from regular donors, as well as legacy and gifts in memoriam . In 2023/2024 the donations included three one-off gifts totalling £13,000.
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Note 2 No charges are made to beneficiaries for charitable activities. Note 3 The online Workshops (trading) aspect of the charity for Word into Motion and School of Prophecy accounted for approximately 5% of income.
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Note 4 No Gift Aid has been reclaimed direct. Where a registered third party has reclaimed Gift Aid on a donation through their systems (such as our preferred partner Stewardship), the total donation received includes the Gift Aid they have reclaimed.
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Note 5 The charity does not spend any money in fundraising activities. Note 6 Charitable activities - School of Prophecy, StretchCo and Word into Motion.
BALANCE SHEETS
| As at 31 July 2024 Fixed assets Tangible assets Current assets Debtors Cash at bank and in hand Creditors: amounts falling due within one year Net current assets Total assets less current liabilities Income funds Unrestricted funds Restricted funds |
2024 £ 0 31,012 |
0 31,012 31,012 31,012 |
2023 £ 0 23,625 |
0 23,625 |
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23,625 0 |
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| 23,625 |
R. Hedley
Dr Russell Hedley, Trustee*
Section A Independent Examiner’s Report
Report to the trustees of Timeless Wonder Foundation
On accounts for year end 31[st] July 2024 Charity no 1105171 Set out on pages 6 and 7
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:
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accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Act or
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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 attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
Signed: Date: 30 October 2024 S.Wright Name: Stephen Wright Relevant professional FCA (retired) qualification(s) or body
Address: 9 Red Lion Square, Borough Green, Kent, TN15 8FA