**REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER : 1110970**
**REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES AND UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENT FOR THE PERIOD: 1 OCTOBER 2023 TO 30 SEPTEMBER 2024 FOR: EGLISE ARMEE DES VAINQUEURS**
**EGLISE ARMEE DES VAINQUEURS**
## **CONTENTS OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS For the period 01 October 2022 to 30 September 2023**
|**Content**|**Page**|
|---|---|
|**Independent examiner's Report**|1|
|**Income and Expenditure Account**|2|
|**Balance Sheet**|3|
|**Notes to the Financial Statements**|4 to 6|
|**Receipts and Payments Account**|7|
|**Trustees' Report**|8|
## **INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF: EGLISE ARMEE DES VAINQUEURS (E A V)**
I report to the charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of Eglise Armee des Vainqueurs for the period 1 October 2023 to 30 September 2024.
## **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:
Examine the accounts under section 145 of the 2011 Act;
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
to state whether 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:
(1) which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the requirements
(a) to keep accounting records in accordance with section 130 of the 2011 Act; and
(b) to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and comply with the accounting requiremnts of the 2011 Act have not been met; or
(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
28 April 2025.
7 Avebury Close Salford Manchester M7 4RZ
estlokwa@yahoo.co.uk
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## **EGLISE ARMEE DES VAINQUEURS FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2024**
## **INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT for the Period Ended 30 September 2024**
|**Not**
**2024**
**£**
**INCOME**
Donations
67 396
Grants
108 416
Investment gains
**2**
114
Collections
13 649
Other Receipts
197
**Total Income:**
**EXPENDITURE**
Building maintenance & repairs
17 713
Events
10 673
Ministers expenses
3 568
Mission
17 494
Project expenses
18 946
Rent
31 200
Social support
2 788
Staff costs
32 907
Administrative expenses
4 167
Equipment
2 898
Finance costs
1 241
Marketing & Advertising
1 128
Sundries
-
Gas & Electricity
6 284
Volunteers expenses
8 493
Professional fees
7 000
Insurance
1540
**Total Expenditure:**
Depreciation charges:
Utilities
Surplus or (Deficit) for Period:|**£**
**189 772**
**168 040**
**-**
4 278
-
8 655
-
8799|**2023**
**£**
93 152
42 153
52
-
249
21 103
11 400
3 089
6 831
16 275
26 000
8 167
8 585
1 316
3 538
1 642
1 165
920
5 500
7 426
5 415
1 469|**£**
135 606
129 841
2 878
-|
|---|---|---|---|
||||2887|
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## **EGLISE ARMEE DES VAINQUEURS FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2024**
|**BALANCE SHEET as at 30 September 2024**
Fixed assets:
**3**
Current assets:
**4**
Prepayments and accrued income:
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year:
**Net current assets (liabilities):**
**Total assets less current liabilities:**
Creditors: amount falling due after more than
one year:
Provision for liabilities:
Accruals and deffered income:
Accumulated funds at start of the year:
Surplus of the year:
**Total funds:**|**2024**
**£**
17 194
41 188
-
1 200
-
**57 182**
**57 182**
10 807
-
-
37 576
8799
**57 182**|**2023**
**£**
15 872
25 056
-
3 352
-|
|---|---|---|
|||**37 576**|
|||**37 576**|
|||-
-
-
34 689
2887|
|||**37 576**|
3
**NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS EGLISE ARMEE DES VAINQUEURS For the period 1 October 2023 to 30 September 2024**
## **1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES**
## **Basis of preparing the financial statements**
Basis of preparing the financial statements The financial statements of the charity, which is a public benefit entity under FRS 102, have been prepared in accordance with the Charities SORP (FRS 102) 'Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effective 1 January 2019)', Financial Reporting Standard 102 'The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland' and the Charities Act 2011. The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention.
## **Income**
All income is recognised in the Statement of Financial Activities once the charity has entitlement to the funds, it is probable that the income will be received and the amount can be measured reliably.
## **Expenditure**
Expenditure Liabilities are recognised as expenditure as soon as there is a legal or constructive obligation committing the charity to that expenditure, it is probable that a transfer of economic benefits will be required in settlement and the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably. Expenditure is accounted for on an accruals basis and has been classified under headings that aggregate all cost related to the category. Where costs cannot be directly attributed to particular headings they have been allocated to activities on a basis consistent with the use of resources.
## **Tangible fixed assets**
Depreciation is provided at the following annual rates in order to write off each asset over its estimated useful life.
Fixtures and fittings - 0% Straight line method
Plant and Machinery, and Equipment - 25% Straight line Method
## **Taxation**
The charity is exempted from tax on its charitable activities.
## **Fund accounting**
Unrestricted funds can be used in accordance with the charitable objectives at the discretion of the trustees.
Restricted funds can only be used for particular restricted purposes within the objects of the charity. Restrictions arise when specified by the donor or when funds are raised for particular restricted purposes.
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**NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS For the period 1 October 2023 to 30 September 2024**
**EGLISE ARMEE DES VAINQUEURS**
Further explanation of the nature of and purpose of each fund is included in the notes to the financial statement .
Continued...
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**NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS For the period 1 October 2022 to 30 September 2023**
**EGLISE ARMEE DES VAINQUEURS**
|**NET BOOK VALUE**
At 01 October 2023:
Additions
Charges for the year
At 30 September 2024:
**4 CURRENT ASSETS**
Debtors
Cash at Bank
**TOTAL**|Fixtures
and fittings
15 385
-
2 715
-
12 670|Plant and
Machinery Total
487
15 872
5 600
5 600
1563
-
4 278
-
4 524
17 194
2 024
2 023
£
£
9 910
9 910
31 278
15146
41 188
25 056|Plant and
Machinery Total
487
15 872
5 600
5 600
1563
-
4 278
-
4 524
17 194
2 024
2 023
£
£
9 910
9 910
31 278
15146
41 188
25 056|
|---|---|---|---|
||||17 194
2 023
£
9 910
15146|
||||25 056|
## **5. RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURES**
There were no related party transactions for the period ended 30 September 2024.
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## **2. INVESTMENT INCOME**
|**2. INVESTMENT INCOME**|||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
|Deposit account interest
**3. TANGIBLE ASSETS**
At 01 October 2023
Additions
At 30 September 2024
**DEPRECIATION**
At 1 October 2023
Charge for year
At 30 September 2024|**2024**
**£**
114|**2023**
**£**
52
Fixtures
and fittings
Plant and
Machinery
&
Equipment
£
£
18 100
650
-
5 600
18 100
6250
Fixtures
and fittings
£
2 715
2 715
5 430|Total
£
18 750
5 600
24 350
Plant and
Machinery
£
163
1563
1 726|Total
£
2 878
4 278|
|||||7 156|
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## **EGLISE ARMEE DES VAINQUEURS FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2024.**
## **RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS ACCOUNT for the Period Ended 30 September 2024.**
|**RECEIPTS**
Donations
Grants
Investment gains
Collections
Other Receipts
**Total Receipts:**
**PAYMENTS**
Building maintenance & repairs
Events
Ministers expenses
Mission
Project expenses
Rent
Social support
Staff costs
Administrative expenses
Equipment
Finance costs
Marketing & Advertising
Sundries
Gas & Electricity
Volunteers expenses
Professional fees
Insurance
**Total Expenditure:**
**Other payments:**
Fixtures and Fittings
Plant and Machinery & Equipment
Debtors
Creditors
**Total Payments:**
**NET RECEIPTS/(PAYMENTS)**
Cash at bank and in hand at Start
Cash at bank and in hand at End|**Restricted Unrestricted**
**£**
**£**
13 699
53 697
80 916
27 500
-
114
411
13 238
-
197
**95 026**
**94 746**
580
17 133
9 637
1 036
-
3 568
5 649
11 845
18 946
-
7 800
23 400
522
2 266
27 758
5 149
307
3 860
-
-
-
1 241
936
192
79
6 205
6 258
2 235
2 465
4 535
-
1540
80 937
84 205
-
-
3 819
4 679
-
-
-
-
84 756
88 884
10 270
5 862|**2024**
**Total**
**£**
67 396
108 416
114
13 649
197
**189 772**
17 713
10 673
3 568
17 494
18 946
31 200
2 788
32 907
4 167
-
1 241
1 128
-
6 284
8 493
7 000
1540
165 142
-
8 498
-
-
173 640
16 132
15146
31 278|**2023**
**Total**
**£**
93 152
42 153
52
-
249|
|---|---|---|---|
||||**135 606**
21 103
11 400
3 089
6 831
16 275
26 000
8 167
8 585
1 316
3 538
1 642
1 165
920
5 500
7 426
5 415
1 469|
||||129 841
2 950
650
9 910
11 798|
||||155 149
19 543
-
34689|
||||15146|
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## **Trustees’ Annual Report for the period**
## **From: 01/10/2023 To : 30/09/2024**
## **Charity name: Eglise Armee des Vainqueurs**
## **Charity registration number:1110970**
## **Objectives and Activities**
||SORP
reference||
|---|---|---|
|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:**We hold weekly
in-person Praise and Worship Fellowship Services every
Sunday. In addition, we offer weekly Bible Teaching and
Study sessions, as well as weekly Intercession Services.
These activities are designed to support spiritual growth,
provide motivation, and promote overall wellbeing. We also
hold yearly programmes and this year we held our|
Convention of Trumpet, our women’s retreat, cross-over nights, thanks giving praise and worship day, community barbeque, evangelism outreach, Youth Sundays and Women’s month. **The relief of poverty hardship and distress:** Through the Alpha 2 Omega programme, we have provided targeted one-to-one employment advice, CV writing support, and entrepreneurship workshops, delivered both online and in person. These activities equip individuals with the necessary skills and confidence to secure sustainable employment, supporting long-term financial stability and self-sufficiency. Our Integrate service has supported migrants, asylum seekers, and refugees through regular drop-in sessions, befriending coffee mornings, and integration advice clinics. By offering practical support and signposting to essential services such as housing, health care, and education, this service has helped to ease hardship, promote inclusion, and reduce social isolation. Our Women Transcend Abound Lead (WTAL) programme has empowered women and SEND families through networking workshops, mental health retreats, upskilling classes, pamper days, and one-to-one mentoring. These activities have helped to reduce isolation, improve wellbeing, and support personal development among disadvantaged women and families. Finally, through the YCC Youth Club, we have engaged young people in structured indoor sports activities, debate nights, music sessions, and community events. By providing safe, supportive spaces for social interaction and personal growth, this service has helped to build resilience, confidence, and a positive outlook among young participants. **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. we have delivered inclusive play sessions, enrichment activities, and physical health workshops for children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). In addition, we have provided dedicated physical exercise sessions for SEND families, promoting physical wellbeing and offering much-needed respite support to families facing additional challenges. **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.
The You Are Not Alone (YANA) programme has offered individual counselling sessions, listening ear support, wellbeing circles, peer-to-peer support, in group support and advice and online wellbeing workshops to assist those facing emotional distress and mental health challenges. These activities have provided a safe and supportive environment for individuals to share their experiences, build resilience, strengthen community bonds, and access early mental health intervention.
Through Step-Up and Excel, we have provided dedicated physical exercise sessions designed for SEND families, supporting both their physical and mental health needs. These activities aim to reduce stress, enhance wellbeing, and improve the overall health of children and their families, while also offering much-needed respite and opportunities for positive social interaction.
**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 shows, competition and enrichment trips.
Through the **YCC Youth Club** , EAV runs an Arts Mentorship programme offering young people hands-on training in photography, videography, sound-making, and podcasting. Participants have developed creative and technical skills, improved their communication and teamwork abilities, and gained the confidence to express themselves more effectively. These opportunities have broadened young people's aspirations, encouraging them to consider further education and career pathways in the creative industries, while also enhancing their personal development and social skills. **Step-Up and Excel** programme, EAV has supported the holistic development of SEND children and their families. We have delivered structured cooking sessions to build social skills, encouraging teamwork, communication, and independence in a supportive environment. Our homework club has provided a quiet and focused space for children to complete schoolwork, improving educational engagement, study habits, and academic confidence. In addition, we have promoted healthy lifestyles by offering a range of physical activities that encourage children and their families to engage in regular exercise, leading to improved physical fitness, better mental health, and stronger family relationships. These initiatives have helped to strengthen social inclusion, reduce isolation, and enhance the overall wellbeing of SEND families. Together, these services contribute to EAV’s wider goal of advancing education, promoting personal growth, and relieving hardship by equipping children, young people, and families with essential skills, resilience, and opportunities for future success.
|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.|
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||SORP
reference||
|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 twenty-five and
each volunteer donated over 300-hundred hours of their
time.|
## **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|Over the past year, EAV has made a measurable and
lasting impact on disadvantaged individuals, children,
young people, and families facing poverty, hardship,
and distress. Our work has focused on improving
mental health, physical wellbeing, social inclusion,
education, and economic empowerment. Through the
Alpha 2 Omega programme, over 150 individuals
received tailored employment support, enabling many
to move into jobs, training, or entrepreneurship. Our
Integrate programme supported over 50 migrant and
refugee families with drop-in advice clinics and
befriending events, reducing social isolation and
promoting
smoother
integration.
One
elderly
participant commented, "Before joining Integrate, I
was extremely lonely and had no one to talk to. Now,
I have made friends and feel part of a community
again. It has changed my life."
We introduced new SEND family physical activity
sessions, supporting over 40 families to improve
physical health, reduce stress, and strengthen family
bonds. Our YANA programme delivered tailored
wellbeing and counselling support to young people,
promoting resilience and mental wellbeing. Education
and creative development were further advanced
through our new Arts Mentorship programme in|
|photography,
videography,
sound-making,
and|
|---|
|podcasting, alongside structured youth cooking|
|sessions and homework support. Additionally, the|
|church
community
has
grown
internationally,|
|establishing new branches across Asia and Central|
|Africa, while increased numbers of regular donors|
|have strengthened our capacity to deliver and expand|
|our missions. Together, these achievements have not|
|only transformed individual lives but have contributed|
|to building stronger, healthier, and more resilient|
|communities locally and globally.|
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|Achievements against
objectives set|Para 1.41|Over the past year, EAV has made a measurable
and lasting difference to the lives of disadvantaged
individuals, children, young people, and families
facing poverty, hardship, and distress. Our work has
focused on improving mental health, physical
wellbeing, social inclusion, education, and economic
empowerment.
Key Achievements:
•
Employment and Skills Development:
Through our Alpha 2 Omega programme,
over 150 individuals have received one-to-
one employment advice, CV support,
entrepreneurial guidance, and job readiness
training. Many participants have successfully
moved into employment, training, or
launched small businesses, significantly
improving their financial stability and
independence.
•
Support for Migrants, Refugees, and Asylum
Seekers:
Our Integrate programme has provided
regular drop-in advice clinics, befriending
coffee mornings, and signposting to critical
services such as housing, education, and
healthcare. This year, we supported over 50
families, helping to ease their transition into
UK society and reduce isolation.
_Testimonial:_One elderly pensioner shared,
“Before joining Integrate, I was extremely
lonely and had no one to talk to. Now, I have
made friends and feel part of a community
again. It has changed my life.”
•
Advancement in Health and Wellbeing:
Through Step-Up and Excel, we introduced
new SEND family physical activity sessions
held three times a week. These sessions
have supported over 40 families to improve
their physical health, reduce stress, and|
|||strengthen family bonds. In addition, our
tailored wellbeing and counselling support
through the You Are Not Alone (YANA)
programme has provided critical emotional
and mental health interventions for young
people, promoting resilience and improving
mental wellbeing across the youth population
we serve.
•
Education and Creative Development:
We launched a new Arts Mentorship
programme under the YCC Youth Club,
offering young people skills development in
photography, videography, sound-making,
and podcasting. Coupled with structured
cooking sessions for youth within Step-Up
and Excel, these initiatives have enhanced
creativity, teamwork, practical life skills, and
self-confidence. Our homework club has
further improved educational engagement
and academic performance for children and
young people.
•
Strengthening Communities and Expanding
our Mission:
Our church community has experienced
international growth, establishing new
branches across Asia and Central Africa.
This expansion has allowed us to reach a
wider global audience, share our mission,
and strengthen cross-cultural ties. Locally,
we have strengthened our support base, with
a significant increase in the number of
regular individual donors who are committed
to funding our missions and extending the
reach of our programmes.|
|---|---|---|
|Performance of fundraising
activities against objectives
set|Para 1.41|For this accounting period, we have raised £189,772
through donations, and grants from:
- Lloyds Bank Foundation
- Heart of England Community Foundation
- Sports England
- Phoenix Way
- Eveson 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|
|---|---|---|
|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|N/A|
|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|While EAV remains committed to supporting
disadvantaged individuals, children, young people,
and families, there are uncertainties that impact our
ability to continue as a going concern. The rising cost-
of-living crisis has significantly increased the number
of community members seeking our support, placing
greater demand on our already limited resources.
Additionally, the growing hostility towards migrants,
refugees, and asylum seekers has led to heightened
security concerns. This year, the charity was also a
victim of robbery, which further necessitated urgent
investment in additional security measures. In total,
over
£13,000
has
been
spent
on
security
improvements, placing considerable pressure on our
financial reserves and affecting our ability to expand
services as originally planned.
The charity depends largely on donations, members'
contributions, and small grants. Although we are
actively developing a new fundraising strategy to
diversify our income and access alternative funding
sources, current funding levels remain insufficient to
meet the growing needs of our beneficiaries. The
combination of increased operational costs, the
impact of the robbery, rising community needs, and
limited income creates uncertainty over the charity’s
long-term
financial
position.
Nevertheless,
the
trustees are taking proactive steps, including pursuing
external grants, strengthening donor engagement,
and closely reviewing expenditure, to mitigate these
risks and ensure the sustainability of the charity’s
mission and services.|
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|The charity’s principal
sources of funds (including
any fundraising)|Para 1.47|The principal sources of funds for the charity are its
members, donors and grants from trusts and
foundations.|
|Investment policy and
objectives including any
social investment policy
adopted|Para 1.46|Not Applicable|
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|---|---|---|
|A description of the principal
risks facing the charity|Para 1.46|The principal risks currently facing the charity include
the ongoing challenge of maintaining core costs
associated with the running of our centre, including
lease fees, maintenance expenses, and rising utility
bills. In particular, the significant increase in electricity
costs has placed additional financial strain on our
operational budget. These pressures make it difficult
to sustain the centre’s day-to-day activities and
continue providing a safe, welcoming space for our
beneficiaries.
Another major risk is the increasing demand for
support from community members due to the ongoing
cost-of-living crisis. Despite our commitment to
supporting all who seek our help, there is a growing
risk that, without sufficient funding, we may not be
able to meet the full scale of need within our
community. Volunteer availability has also become a
concern, as many of our volunteers are now taking on
additional paid employment to cope with their own
rising living costs, leading to fewer volunteering hours
available to deliver our services.
Additionally, the charity is facing external risks linked
to the wider social climate. We have received threats
as a result of the growing resentment towards
migrants, refugees, and asylum seekers, which has
necessitated
increased
investment
in
security
measures. This not only impacts our financial
reserves but also poses a reputational and safety risk
that could affect staff, volunteers, and service users.
Trustees are aware of these challenges and are
actively working to mitigate these risks through
financial planning, fundraising efforts, volunteer
engagement
strategies,
and
strengthened
safeguarding and security protocols.|
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## **Structure, Governance and Management**
|Description of charity’s
trusts:||Eglise Armee des Vainqueurs|
|---|---|---|
|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|Unincorporated Charity|
|Trustee selection methods
including details of any
constitutional provisions e.g.
election to post or name of
any person or body entitled|Para 1.25|The trustees elect other trustees.|
to appoint one or more 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
-GDPR|
|---|---|---|
|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: Furcy Mbung
Trustee: Mackson Makiese
Trustee: Augustine Akumah
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Warwickshire Community and Voluntary
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**Reference and Administrative details**
|Charity name|Eglise Armee des Vainqueurs|
|---|---|
|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**
|1
2
3
4
5|**Trustee name**|**Office (if any)**|**Dates acted if not for**
**whole year**|**Name of person (or body)**
**entitled to appoint trustee (if**
**any)**|
|---|---|---|---|---|
||Deborah K
Lwabeya|Chair|Whole Year|Current Trustee of the
Charity|
||Furcy Mbung|Treasurer|Whole Year|Current Trustee of the
Charity|
||Lorraine M M M
Moli|Secretary|Whole Year|Current Trustee of the
Charity|
||Mackson Makiese|Trustee|February 2025|Current Trustee of the
Charity|
||Augustine Akuma|Trustee|January 2025|Current Trustee of the
charity|
Corporate trustees – names of the directors at the date the report was approved
**Director name** N/A
Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity
|**Trustee name**|**Dates acted if not for whole year**||
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|N/A|||
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## **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)**|
|---|---|---|
|**Type of**
**adviser**
**Name**
**Address**|||
|**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**|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)
Furcy Mbung (Apr 29, 2025 21:10 GMT+1)
Furcy Mbung Lorraine Marthe Mary Madeleine
Full name(s) Deborah Kamuanya
Moli
Lwabeya
ee
Position (eg Chair Treasurer ee Secretary ee
Secretary, Chair,
etc) ee
Date 29/04/2025 29/04/2025 29/04/2025
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