REGISTERED COMPANY NUMBER: 05371239 (England and Wales) REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER: 1111973 WORLD WIDE FAMILY OF GOD CHURCHES (A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE) Trustees. Report and Unaudited Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 March 2024 Document ID.. fec9f7b8-3b7a-4c26-81 d2-c77f34cbf16b
WORLD WIDE FAMILY OF GOD CHURCHES Contents of the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 March 2024 Page Trustees. Report Independent Examinerfs Report Statement of Financial Activities Balance Sheet 9 to 10 Notes to the Financial Statements 11 to 16 Detailed Statement of Financial Activities 17 to 18 Document ID.. fec9f7b8-3b7a-4c26-81 d2-c77f34cbf16b
WORLD WIDE FAMILY OF GOD CHURCHES Trustees. Report for the Year Ended 31 March 2024 The trustees who are also directors of the charity for the purposes of the Companies Act 2006, present their report with the financial statements of the charity for the year ended 31 March 2024. The trustees have adopted the provisions of 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). Document ID.. fec9f7b8-3b7a-4c26-81 d2-c77f34cbf16b
WORLD WIDE FAMILY OF GOD CHURCHES Trustees. Report for the Year Ended 31 March 2024 Objectives and activities Objectives and aims The primary objective of the World Wide Family of God Churches is to further the Kingdom of God in the United Kingdom and beyond through: The advancement of the Christian Faith in the UK and abroad. The advancement of the public benefit of religious and other education. The relief of financial hardship and poverty either generally in the United Kingdom or with people living in Africa and other disadvantaged nations. Such other charitable purposes as the trustees in their absolute discretion may think fit and in accordance with the charity's objectives. Meetings and gatherings Church meetings and gatherings are open to everyone and are fundamental for the World Wide Family of God Churches to advance its vision and to build a church based on: Real and dynamic worship. Community Outreach to non-christians, Teaching and Training one another in living in the Christian values. Meetings are open to anyone who would like to worship God as part of a Christian community and to learn and experience more about living as a Christian. These gatherings fall into the following categories: 1. Sunday Church Services The Church has branches in several cities and towns in the United Kingdom where people meet on Sunday for worshipping together and for teachings based on the Bible. 2. Small groups The churches are subdivided into small groups which meet midweek for fellowship and prayer and also for worshipping and teaching. These group settings are primarily focused on the community aspects of friendship and pastoral care during happy times and times of adversity. 3. Conventionslseminars The church holds regular national conventions to cater for the spiritual needs of the members and to facilitate continued unity and vision sharing with the church's founding international leadership from whom presenters are invited to minister through preaching. teaching, music and arts. As such the following annual conventions are held: February Prophetic Word Convention, May UK Preaching of the Cross Convention, August UK and World Harvest Convention. Youth Convention in July and other ad-hoc conventions or seminars as directed. The Church rents community halls weekly for the purposes of worship. Weekly church venues are rented in our primary UK areas of London, Birmingham, Southampton and Leeds. Other venues are also rented for our smaller churches under the stewardship of the area churches. The church encourages and supports other international conventions particularly the Pan- African and World Christian Churches Convention in Bulawayo, The Preaching of the Cross Convention in Harare, the Rural Conventions in Zimbabwe and other conventions in Africa and Australia. Document ID.. fec9f7b8-3b7a-4c26-81 d2-c77f34cbf16b
WORLD WIDE FAMILY OF GOD CHURCHES Trustees. Report for the Year Ended 31 March 2024 Mission Houses are also rented and are used as offices and for community related activities like family home groups meetings, prayer meetings and as a place to stay for visiting Bishops I Pastors, and some needy people. Public benefit The trustees confirm that they have complied with the Charity Commission's guidance on public benefit. Volunteers The charity has volunteers who assist the Church in achieving its objectives. Document ID.. fec9f7b8-3b7a-4c26-81 d2-c77f34cbf16b
WORLD WIDE FAMILY OF GOD CHURCHES Trustees. Report for the Year Ended 31 March 2024 Achievement and performance Charitable activities CHURCHES IN UK In the year under review the Worldwide Family of God (FOG) Church in UK had congregations in the following cities.. London, Leeds & Bradford, Bimingham, Southampton, Manchester, Leicester and Newcastle. The church continues to see growth in weekly attendance across the 7 churches, averaging 200 members and their families in each of the established branches. Newer branches are also growing gradually. The year under review saw a marked increase in the free-will gifts and donations of the members and attendees with more giving regularly each month. The church continued to seize the spiritual opportunity to preach the word of God through the annual national and international services and conventions. CHURCH SUNDAY SERVICES AND MID WEEK AND PRAYER MEETINGS We continue to hold face to face and online services for regular Sunday services, mid-week and prayer meetings which were held as follows: Monday Leaders Meeting, Tuesday Home-group meetings. Thursday Midweek Service and Friday Hour of Power Prayer Meeting. UNITED KINGDOM AND INTERNATIONAL APOSTOLIC CONVENTIONS AND GATHERINGS May 2023 UK Preaching of the Cross Convention was held at Radisson Blu Manchester Airport Hotel Manchester. About 170 attended. Africa Day Celebration servIs were held fa-to-faCe on May 28 in all 7 UK FOG Churches with limited Online participation with rest of Worldwide FOG Churches via YouTube Channel. July 2023 Youth Convention was again held in Leicester at Northfields Neighbourhood. Brighton Community Hall. August Bank Holiday UK 2023 World Harvest Convention was held at Village Hotel Solihull Birmingham on 25-27 August February 2024 UK Prophetic Word Convention was held at The Harlow Hotel near London. INTERNATIONAL CONVENTIONS As per trustees resolutions participation was done at several international conventions in the year ending 31 March 2024. UK church delegates are sent to minister in the following events held during the year: Preaching of the Cross Easter April 2023 Convention in Harare. The theme was POWER OF THE CROSS. August 2023 Zimbabwe Rural Conventions were held at 30 centres. Document ID.. fec9f7b8-3b7a-4c26-81 d2-c77f34cbf16b
WORLD WIDE FAMILY OF GOD CHURCHES Trustees. Report for the Year Ended 31 March 2024 Zambia Southem Africa Convention was held in October at Christian Nation Tabernacle site. East Africa Convention was held at Tavern Hotel Kolenyo. Kisumu in Kenya. December 2023 Pan African and World Christian Churches Convention. This was the only live attendance meeting of the year. A UK delegation went to Bulawayo, Zimbabwe. The Theme for 2024 was THE SPIRITUAL WARS OF ACHIEVEMENT. WORLDWIDE EVANGELISM AND MISSIONS SUPPORT In line with the church's objectives the organisation adopted an increased attention to and support of international mission ststions. churches and building efforts. The following were notable: Christian Nation (Zambia) Tabemade of the Worldwide Family of God Churches. Gospel Crusades, Conventions and support of building projects was done financially and through sending delegates to minister. A UK FOG churches supported mission house was established in Lusaka. Bethel Mission Training Centre in Marondera, Zimbabwe. Support was given to a team of Bethel students doing evangelism work in Zambia and Botswana. African Revival TV Channel. Financial support was given to the Channel which broadcast the gospel every weekend and conducts prayer meetings on Mondays. The channel also recorded on YouTube all UK conventions. Pfungidzo Computer Training Centre. Masvingo. Zimbabwe. Financial review Financial position In the year under review, the charity reported a total income of £160,730; (2023 restated: £127,308) and a net deficit of (£11,857)" {2023 (restated): £1,613), accumulated funds were (£942). (2023 restated.. £10.915)- Reserves policy The trustees believes that unrestricted funds which have not been designated for a specific use should be maintained so that in the event of a significant drop in funding, they will be able to continue the Charity's activities. The Church is working towards meeting this objective. Going concern At the time of approving the accounts, the Trustees have a reasonable expectation that the Charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. Thus, the Trustees, continue to adopt the going concern basis of accounting in preparing the accounts. Funds in deficit In the period under review, the accounts reports a deficit of (£11,857). (Mar 23 (restated): £1,613). This is due to the increase in the cost of living experienced throughout the UK economy. Where the charity's focus is on national and international missions. travel costs are significantly increased. Document ID.. fec9f7b8-3b7a-4c26-81 d2-c77f34cbf16b
WORLD WIDE FAMILY OF GOD CHURCHES Trustees. Report for the Year Ended 31 March 2024 Structure, governance and management Governing document World wide Family of God Churches is a charitable company registered on the 8th of November 2005 and is controlled by its governing document, a memorandum and articles of association incorporated on 21st February 2005 as amended by special resolution dated 3rd October 2005. Recruitment and appointment of new trustees Trustees are appointed by the leaders of the Church based on their character, experience, and suitability to senie the Charity's best interests. Retiring Trustees can be re-appointed. New trustees are made aware of the legal responsibilities they take on. Reference and administrative details Registered Company number 05371239 (England and Wales) Registered Charity number 1111973 Reg istered office 23 Holst Avenue Holst Avenue Witham CM8 1QZ Trustees Charles Muyambo Robert Majonga Michael Mateta Company Secretary Louis Mukachana Independent Examiner Tolu Obisesan (MAAT) ANS Accounts Ltd 82A James Carter Road Mildenhall Suffolk Essex IP28 7DE Approved by order of the board of trustees on 31 December 2024 and signed on its behalf by: ChaAl6é Charles Muyambo - Trustee Document ID.. fec9f7b8-3b7a-4c26-81 d2-c77f34cbf16b
Independent Examinerfs Report to the Trustees of World Wide Family Of God Churches Independent examinerfs report to the trustees of World Wide Family Of God Churches ('the Company.) I report to the charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of the Company for the year ended 31 March 2024. Responsibilities and basis of report As the charity's trustees of the Company (and also its directors for the purposes of company law) you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 ('the 2006 Act,). Having satisfied myself that the accounts of the Company are not required to be audited under Part 16 of the 2006 Act and are eligible for independent examination, I report in respect of my examination of your charity's accounts as carried out under Section 145 of the Charities Act 2011 ('the 2011 Act,). In carrying out my examination I have followed the Directions given by the Charity Commission under Section 145(5) (b) of the 2011 Act. Independent examiner's statement I have completed my examination. I confirm that no matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe: accounting records were not kept in respect of the Company as required by Section 386 of the 2006 Act., or the accounts do not accord with those records: or the accounts do not comply with the accounting requirements of Section 396 of the 2006 Act other than any requirement that the accounts give a true and fair view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination" or the accounts have not been prepared in accordan with the methods and principles of the Statement of Recommended Practice for accounting and reporting by charities (applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102)). I have no concerns 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. Tolu Obisesan (MAAT) The Association of Accounting Technicians ANS Accounts Ltd 82A James Carter Road Mildenhall Suffolk Essex IP28 7DE 31 December 2024 Document ID.. fec9f7b8-3b7a-4c26-81 d2-c77f34cbf16b
WORLD WIDE FAMILY OF GOD CHURCHES Statement of Financial Activities for the Year Ended 31 March 2024 2024 Total funds 2023 Total funds as restated Unrestricted Restricted fund fund Notes Income and endowments from Donations and legacies 105,650 55,079 160,729 127,308 Investment income Total 105,651 55,079 160,730 127,308 Expenditure on Charitable activities Activities in furtherance of the charity's objectives 117.508 55.079 172.587 125.695 NET INCOMEI(EXPENDITURE) (11.857) (11.857) 1.613 Reconciliation of funds Total funds brought forward As previously reported Prior year adjustment 21.845 (10,930) 21.845 (10.930) 9.302 As restated 10.915 10.915 9.302 Total funds carried fonvard (942) (942) 10.915 The notes form part of these financial statements Document ID.. fec9f7b8-3b7a-4c26-81 d2-c77f34cbf16b
WORLD WIDE FAMILY OF GOD CHURCHES Balance Sheet 31 March 2024 2024 Total funds 2023 Total funds as restated Unrestricted Restricted fund fund Notes Fixed assets Tangible assets 1,562 1,562 2,558 Current assets Debtors Cash at bank 238 11,119 6,143 6,143 6.143 6.143 11.357 Creditors Amounts falling due within one year {8,647) (8,647) (3,000) Net current assetsl(liabilities) {2,504) (2,504) 8,357 Total assets less current liabilities (942) (942) 10.915 NET ASSETS (942) (942) 10,915 Funds Unrestricted funds 10 (942) 10,915 Total funds (942) 10,915 The charitable company is entitled to exemption from audit under Section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 for the year ended 31 March 2024. The members have not required the company to obtain an audit of its financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2024 in accordance with Section 476 of the Companies Act 2006. The trustees acknowledge their responsibilities for (a) ensuring that the charitable company keeps accounting records that comply with Sections 386 and 387 of the Companies Act 2006 and (b) preparing financial statements which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charitable company as at the end of each financial year and of its surplus or deficit for each financial year in accordance with the requirements of Sections 394 and 395 and which otherwise comply with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 relating to financial statements, so far as applicable to the charitable company. The notes form part of these financial statements Document ID.. fec9f7b8-3b7a-4c26-81 d2-c77f34cbf16b
WORLD WIDE FAMILY OF GOD CHURCHES Balance Sheet - continued 31 March 2024 These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to charitable companies subject to the small companies regime. The financial statements were approved by the Board of Trustees and authorised for issue on 31 December 2024 and were signed on its behalf by: Charles Muyambo - Trustee The notes form part of these financial statements 10 Document ID.. fec9f7b8-3b7a-4c26-81 d2-c77f34cbf16b
WORLD WIDE FAMILY OF GOD CHURCHES Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 March 2024 ACCOUNTING POLICIES Basis of preparing the financial statements The financial statements of the charitable company, 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 Companies Act 2006. 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 reiVed and the amount can be measured reliably. 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. Charitable activities Charitable activities are those costs relating to activities carried out to meet the objectives of the charity and include directly attributed costs as well as support costs. 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 Motor vehicles Computer equipment 20 % on cost 20 % on cost 33 % on cost Taxation The charity is exempt from corporation 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. Further explanation of the nature and purpose of each fund is included in the notes to the financial statements. Document ID.. fec9f7b8-3b7a-4c26-81 d2-c77f34cbf16b
WORLD WIDE FAMILY OF GOD CHURCHES Notes to the Financial Statements - continued for the Year Ended 31 March 2024 INVESTMENT INCOME 2024 2023 as restated Total funds Unrestricted Restricted funds funds Total funds Bank interest NET INCOMEI(EXPENDITURE) Net incomel(expenditure) is stated after chargingl(crediting): 2024 2023 as restated Depreciation - owned assets 996 999 TRUSTEES. REMUNERATION AND BENEFITS There were no trustees. remuneration or other benefits for the year ended 31 March 2024 nor for the year ended 31 March 2023. Trustees. expenses During the year ended 31 March 2024. Trustees incurred costs of £4,165 {2023 - £6,165) on behalf of the Charitable Company that were subsequently reimbursed. At the balance sheet date the amount owed to them was £Nil (2023 - £Nil). COMPARATIVES FOR THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES Unrestricted Restricted fund fund Total funds as restated Income and endowments from Donations and legacies 81,607 45,701 127,308 Expenditure on Charitable activities Activities in furtheran of the charity's objectives 79,994 45,701 125,695 NET INCOME 1,613 1,613 12 Document ID.. fec9f7b8-3b7a-4c26-81 d2-c77f34cbf16b
WORLD WIDE FAMILY OF GOD CHURCHES Notes to the Financial Statements - continued for the Year Ended 31 March 2024 COMPARATIVES FOR THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES- continued Unrestricted Restricted fund fund Total funds as restated Reconciliation of funds Total funds brought forward 9,302 9,302 Total funds carried forward 10.915 10,915 PRIOR YEAR ADJUSTMENT A prior year adjustment was necessary to restate the accounts due to a non WWFOGC bank account transactions that was added and reported in the Mar 23 accounts in error. This resulted in an overstatement of the surplus and deficit account. Mar 23 surplus previously stated: Adjusted income Adjusted expenditure 12.543 (56,485) 45.555 Movement (10.930) Mar 23 surplus restated 1,613 Balance sheet entries". Fixture and fittings addition Debtors Bank Movement (200) (8,945) (1.785) (10,930) 13 Document ID.. fec9f7b8-3b7a-4c26-81 d2-c77f34cbf16b
WORLD WIDE FAMILY OF GOD CHURCHES Notes to the Financial Statements - continued for the Year Ended 31 March 2024 TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS Fixtures and fittings Motor vehicles Computer equipment Totals Cost At 1 April 2023 and 31 March 2024 32.788 3.000 500 36,288 Depreciation At 1 April 2023 Charge for year 32,195 231 1,200 600 335 165 33,730 996 At 31 March 2024 32,426 1,800 500 34,726 Net book value At 31 March 2024 362 1.200 1.562 At 31 March 2023 593 1.800 165 2,558 DEBTORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE AFTER MORE THAN ONE YEAR 2024 2023 as restated Other debtors 238 CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR 2024 2023 as restated Trade creditors Accrued expenses 2,922 5,725 3,000 8,647 3,000 14 Document ID.. fec9f7b8-3b7a-4c26-81 d2-c77f34cbf16b
WORLD WIDE FAMILY OF GOD CHURCHES Notes to the Financial Statements - continued for the Year Ended 31 March 2024 10. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS Prior year adjustment Net movement in funds At 3113124 At 114123 Unrestricted funds General fund 21.845 {10.930) (11,857) (942) TOTAL FUNDS 21.845 {10.930) (11,857) (942) Net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows: Incoming Resources Movement resources expended in funds Unrestricted funds General fund 105,651 (117,508) (11,857) Restricted funds Restricted 55,079 (55,079) TOTAL FUNDS 160.730 (172,587) (11.857) Comparatives for movement in funds Net movement in funds At 3113123 At 114122 Unrestricted funds General fund 9,302 1,613 10,915 TOTAL FUNDS 9,302 1,613 10,915 15 Document ID.. fec9f7b8-3b7a-4c26-81 d2-c77f34cbf16b
WORLD WIDE FAMILY OF GOD CHURCHES Notes to the Financial Statements - continued for the Year Ended 31 March 2024 10. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS- continued Comparative net movement in funds. included in the above are as follows: Incoming resources Resources Movement expended in funds Unrestricted funds General fund 81.607 (79,994) 1,613 Restricted funds Restricted 45.701 (45,701) TOTAL FUNDS 127,308 (125,695) 1,613 11. RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURES Worship and Arts provides technical and media coverage and support to Worldwide Family of God Churches missions national and international. 16 Document ID.. fec9f7b8-3b7a-4c26-81 d2-c77f34cbf16b