INDEPENDENT EXAMINER’S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF EGLISE ARMEE DES VAINQUEURS (E A V).
I report on the accounts of the church for the year ended 30 September 2022, which are set out on the attached page.
Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner
The church’s trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The church’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:
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examine the accounts under section 145 of the 2011 Act;
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to follow the procedures laid down in the General Directions given by the Charity Commissioners under section 145 (5) (b) of the 2011 Act; and
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to state whether particular matters have come to my attention.
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 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:
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(1) which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the requirements
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to keep accounting records in accordance with section 130 of the 2011 Act; and
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to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and comply with the accounting requirements of the 2011 Act have not been met; or
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(2) to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
Ezekiel Lokwa
10 February 2023.
7 Avebury Close Salford Manchester M7 4RZ
estlokwa@yahoo.co.uk
EGLISE ARMEE DES VAINQUEURS FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2022 RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS ACCOUNT
RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS ACCOUNT
| RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS ACCOUNT | |
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| RECEIPTS Donation Building Fund Gift Aid Grant TOTAL RECEIPTS PAYMENTS Finances Costs Events Mission Ministers Expenses Rent Building Repairs & Renewals Administrative Expenses Finances Costs Social Support Donation Gas & Electricity Sundries Church Equipment Loan Repayment Project Expenses TOTAL PAYMENTS NET RECEIPTS/(PAYMENTS) Cash at bank and in hand at Start Cash at bank and in hand at End Approved by the board of trustees on: and signed on their behalf by: |
General Restricted Funds Funds Total £ £ £ 38,297.08 38,297.08 3,000.00 3,000.00 29,555.26 29,555.26 27,729.99 27,729.99 |
| 67,852.34 30,729.99 98,582.33 979.54 979.54 3,037.00 3,037.00 1,544.00 1,544.00 5,148.20 5,148.20 14,563.00 14,563.00 6,992.43 3,000.00 9,992.43 20,246.19 20,246.19 971.71 971.71 1,771.00 1,771.00 649.00 649.00 351.71 351.71 167.00 167.00 2,500.00 2,500.00 2,805.94 2,805.94 4,337.99 - 4,337.99 - |
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| 57,388.73 7,337.99 64,726.72 10,463.61 23,392.00 33,855.61 833.35 - 833.35 |
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| 11,296.96 23,392.00 34,688.96 |
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| 12/02/2023 |
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Deborah K
Eric B Bukasa
Name: Lwabeya
Position: Treasurer Chair
Signature:
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INTERNAL USE ONLY
Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From: 01/10/2021 To : 30/09/2022
Charity name: Eglise Armee des Vainqueurs
Charity registration number:1110970
Objectives and Activities
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| Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document |
Para 1.17 |
The advancement of the Christian faith, both within the UK and overseas, by the establishment and/or support of bible schools and by such other exclusively charitable means as the trustees shall from time to time determine. The relief of poverty hardship and distress among Asylum Seekers, Refugees and Migrants of French speaking African origin, who are residing in the UK, by the provision advice, information and counselling services on welfare benefits, housing matters, personal and financial matters, community services and health issues. The provision, in the interests of social welfare, of facilities for recreation and other leisure time occupation among members of the French speaking African community within the West Midlands area. To promote and advance the Christian faith setting up school of bible and training servants and by giving support and assistance to Christians and non-Christians living in the UK and worldwide. To preserve and protect the physical and mental health of African Refugees woman and their dependants and help them integrate fully in British society. To advance the education and training of Refugees women and their dependants in need thereof so as to advance them in life and assist them in their rehabilitation within a new community. To advance the education of the public in general about the issues relating to refugees and asylum-seekers. |
| 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 |
The advancement of the Christian faith:two in-person and one remote weekly fellowship services for spiritual growth and support through bible teachings/preaching, praise & worship services and motivational engagement. The relief of poverty hardship and distress:Regular food parcel sharing, providing transportation to and from |
| medical appointments and essential services. Also, signposting to relevant services to help with accommodation, special needs helps and physical/mental health support. In addition, assisting those in need of employment with CV building, job hunting, interview techniques and advice. The provision, in the interests of social welfare of facilities for recreation:Providing the community of Coventry with a centre for community activities for leisure, education, networking to strengthen cohesion, networking and togetherness. To promote and advance the Christian faith:Holding conferences, conventions, seminars and lecturers for Bible scriptural teaching for families. To preserve and protect the physical and mental health:holding workshops to address issues affecting mental and physical health, providing support to SEND families. Assisting the elderly by providing befriending services. To advance the education and training:Regular coaching, mentoring and extra curriculum activities for families, children and young people to help with exam preparation, youth leisure activities, debate, talent competition and enrichment trips. |
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| Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit |
Para 1.18 |
The trustees of Eglise Armee des Vainqueurs have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit. The trustees ensured that due diligence and care were taken to ensure that all activities, events and projects, followed the laws and were done in accordance with our policies and done for the benefit of the public. |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
| SORP reference |
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| Policy on grant making | Para 1.38 |
Eglise Armee des Vainqueurs does not provide grants to the public nor to other organisations, therefore we don’t have a grant making policy. |
| Policy on social investment including program related investment |
Para 1.38 |
Eglise Armee des Vainqueurs has not made any social investment or program related to investment, and therefore does not have such policy. |
| Contribution made by volunteers |
Para 1.38 |
Eglise Armee des Vainqueurs has worked with volunteers, growing its volunteers base from six to ten and each volunteer donated over four-hundred hours of their time. |
Achievements and Performance
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| 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 | Eglise Armee des Vainqueurs has acquired headquarter premises, which it is using as a community centre to allow the community to hire for activities for their families, as well as community groups, promoting networking, cultural celebration, heritage and community cohesion. After Covid-19, we have re-instated the youth activities, music concerts, WTAL retreats and conventions, enrichment trips for families, workshops and women’s brunch to promote networking, as well as educating the families on services that can offer them support. We have helped community BBQ events to celebrate culture and heritage during the summer months. We have offered support to families who required help with SEND services and orientation. We have provided a safe space for the youth of Coventry to meet on a regular basis to play indoor sports as well as games, share a light meal and debate on contemporary issues. We have provided a platform for children with special needs to learn, spend time with other kids, playing, colouring and doing activities that stimulate learning. We have been a voice for migrants, refugees and asylum seekers communities around Coventry, to fight for their acceptance, enhancement of services that benefit them. |
| Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements |
where relevant about: |
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| Achievements against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | The advancement of the Christian faith:over fifty families regularly attended weekly fellowship services, received spiritual advice, teaching and counselling. The relief of poverty hardship and distress:Over three-hundred food parcels, light meals were handed out to community members, counselling and signposting for accommodation, benefits, and grants for more than fifty families. In addition, a regular youth club, enrichment trips for families which were free of charge took place for participating families. In addition, we offered volunteering opportunities and employability programs to help community members with employment searches. The provision, in the interests of social welfare of facilities for recreation:We have been able to |
| hire out the centre to over twenty community groups and more than fifty families for recreational activities, community networking and celebration. To preserve and protect the physical and mental health:Through our regular weekly workshops, we explore topics related to mental and physical health, invite professionals who speak to the participants and signpost them to required services if necessary. We have helped over a hundred people for the course of the year. |
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| Performance of fundraising activities against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | For this accounting period, we have raised £98,582.33 through donations from our members, and grants from Coventry City and Warwickshire County Councils and the True Colours Trust. |
| Investment performance against objectives |
Para 1.41 | No Investments were made through this accounting period. |
| Other |
Financial Review
| Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period |
Para 1.21 | See accounts |
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| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held |
Para 1.22 | See accounts |
| Amount of reserves held | Para 1.22 | See accounts |
| Reasons for holding zero reserves |
Para 1.22 | The income was restricted, allocated to specific projects and defined core costs of the charity. |
| Details of fund materially in deficit |
Para 1.24 | See accounts |
| Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern |
Para 1.23 | We have a lot of community members in need of our help especially due to the cost-of-living crisis. However, we do struggle to raise necessary funds to support everyone who need our assistance. Our charity depends on donations and members’ contributions. However, we are currently developing our fundraising strategy to tap into other sources of funding to continue our work. Coventry City Council helped us re-instate our youth club activities, Warwickshire County Council helped us re-start our women’s program and True Colour’s Trust enabled us to run our SEND family program. |
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 | The principal sources of funds for the charity are its members and voluntary donations. |
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| Investment policy and objectives including any social investment policy adopted |
Para 1.46 | Not Applicable |
| A description of the principal risks facing the charity |
Para 1.46 | Now that we have acquired a centre which is available to help the community, the principal risks facing the charity is maintaining the core costs related to the maintenance, lease fees and bills for the centre. In addition, being able to carry on offering the community the support we have given them so far. |
| Other |
Structure, Governance and Management
| Description of charity’s trusts: |
Eglise Armee des Vainqueurs | |
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| 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 | Incorporated Charity |
| 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 | The trustees elect other trustees. |
Additional information (optional)
You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
| Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees |
Para 1.51 | - Safeguarding children and vulnerable adults - Equality and Diversity - Volunteering - Complaints Handling - Finance Policy - Health and Safety |
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| The charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works |
Para 1.51 | Chair: Deborah K Lwabeya Secretary: Lorraine M M Moli Treasurer: Eric B Bukasa EAV Church Members |
| Our Network: - Coventry City Council - Warwickshire County Council - Sana’a Ya Leo CIC - Maya and Co. Solicitors - The Law Partnership solicitors - Coventry Voluntary Action - Warwickshire Community and Voluntary Action - Nexgen International - The Diamond International Christian Ministries - Assemblies of God - Empowerment Ministry Foundation - Empowered and Equipped People CIC - The Highlife Centre - Christian Life Ministry Church - Faithways International - AFRICAN FRENCH SPEAKING COMMUNITY SUPPORT |
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| Relationship with any related parties |
Para 1.51 | The Chairperson |
| Other |
Reference and Administrative details
| Charity name | Eglise Armee des Vainqueurs |
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| Other name the charity uses | Not Applicable |
| Registered charity number | 1110970 |
| Charity’s principal address | 50 Freehold Street Coventry CV1 5BH |
Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
| Trustee name | Office (if any) | Dates acted if not for whole **year ** |
Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint trustee (ifany) |
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| Deborah K Lwabeya |
Chair | Whole Year | Current Trustees of the Charity |
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| Eric B Bukasa | Treasurer | Whole Year | Current Trustees of the Charity |
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| Lorraine M M M Moli |
Secretary | March 2022 | Current Trustees of the Charity |
Corporate trustees – names of the directors at the date the report was approved
Director name
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| Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity | ||
| Trustee name | Dates acted if not for whole year | |
| N/A | ||
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)
| Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information) | Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information) | Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information) |
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| Type of adviser Name Address |
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| Legal | Abdul Khan | 452 Foleshill Road, Coventry, CV6 5LB |
| Financial | Ezekiel Lokwa | 7 Avebury Close, Salford, M7 4RZ |
| Legal | Maya Ali | 434 Foleshill Road, Coventry, CV6 5JX |
| Fundraising | Mavis Amankwah | Workable, 1 Westfield Avenue, London, Greater London, England, E20 1HZ |
| Fundraising | Shola Lana | 161 Sumner Road, London, England, SE15 6JL |
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
The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.
Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees
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Signature(s)
Eric Bukasa Bukasa Lorraine Marthe Mary Madeleine
Full name(s) Deborah Kamuanya
Moli
Lwabeya
Position (eg Chair Treasurer Secretary
Secretary, Chair,
etc)
Date 12/02/2023 12/02/2023 12/02/2023
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