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2023-12-31-accounts

Charity Name No (if any)
Fountain of Life Ministries, International 1112787
Receipts andpayments accounts CC16a
1.1.2023
Period start date
For the period
from
To 31.12.2023
Period end date
Section A Receipts and payments Section A Receipts and payments Section A Receipts and payments
A1 Receipts Unrestricted
funds
to the nearest
£
Restricted
funds
to the nearest £
Endowment
funds
to the nearest £
Total funds
to the nearest £
Last year
to the nearest £
Donations 48,134 1,500 49,634 39,096
Gift Aid 1,836 1,836 2,184
Grants: Souter 5,000 5,000
Grants: Anchor 4,500 4,500
Sub total(Gross income for
AR)
54,970 6,000 60,970 41,280
54,970
A2 Asset and investment sales,
(see table).
-
Sub total -
Total receipts
A3 Payments
41,280
Home of Hope General incl days out, extra
food, advanceforcosts

7,109
780 7,889 1,962
Home of Hope regular runningcosts 11,190 4,500 15,690 13,643
Home of Hope food, clothes (incl in above) - - 668
Home of Hope maintenance (incl in above) - - 501
Home of Hope extra for education/medical 2,600 2,600 5,150
Gifts 112 112 1,008
Other ministry- slum relief 500 1,100 1,600 1,050
Other ministry -pastors, land and
churches
300 300 1,648
Transport incl bus 4,773 4,773 7,538
Ministrytrips 4,343 4,343 4,713
Trainingand events 287 287 761
Prioryear adjustments - - -
UK Salaries 23,749 23,749 18,193
Office & admin, india and uk, +bank
charges
1,484 1,484 2,406
**Sub total ** 56,147 6,680 62,827 59,241
A4 Asset and investment
purchases, (see table)
-680 -680
Building of the Home of Hope - -
Sub total
Total payments
Net of receipts/(payments)
A5 Transfers between funds
A6 Cash funds last year end
Cash funds this year end
-1,857
2,492#
635#
-1,177 -680 -1,857 -17,961
1,712
780
2,492 20,453
535 100 635 2,492

CCXX R1 accounts (SS)

10/31/2024

1

Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period

Categories
Signed by one or two trustees on
behalf of all the trustees
B5 Liabilities
B3 Investment assets
B2 Other monetary assets
B4 Assets retained for the
charity’s own use
B1 Cash funds
Details
Total cash funds
(agree balances with receipts and payments
account(s))
Details
Current account
Savings account
Details
Total cash funds
(agree balances with receipts and payments
account(s))
Details
Current account
Savings account
Unrestricted
funds
to nearest £
527
8
535
OK
Unrestricted
funds
to nearest £
Unrestricted
funds
to nearest £
527
8
535
OK
Unrestricted
funds
to nearest £
Restricted
funds
to nearest £
100
-
-
100
OK
Restricted
funds
to nearest £
Restricted
funds
to nearest £
100
-
-
100
OK
Restricted
funds
to nearest £
Endowment
funds
to nearest £
-
-
-
OK
Endowment
funds
to nearest £
-
- - -
- - -
- - -
- - -
- - -
Details Fund to which
asset belongs
Cost (optional) Current value
(optional)
- -
- -
- -
- -
- -
Details Fund to which
asset belongs
Cost (optional) Current value
(optional)
3 storey building: Home of Hope General 55,879 -
3 storey building: Home of Hope Home ofHope 23,879 -
Land Land 34,000
- -
- -
- -
- -
- -
- -
Details Fund to which
liability relates
Amount due
(optional)
When due
(optional)
-
-
-
-
-
Signature Print Name
Michele Birkin
Date of
approval
Michele Birkin 31/10/2024

CCXX R2 accounts (SS)

10/31/2024

2

From To

Trustees' Annual Report for the period

Period start date Period end date 01 January 2023 31 December 2023

Section A Reference and administration details

Charity name Other names charity is known by Registered charity number (if any) 1112787 Charity's principal address 49 New Close EYAM Hope Valley, Derbyshire S32 5QX

Fountain of Life Ministries, International FLM, Fountain of Life

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
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20
Trustee name Office (if any) Dates acted if not for whole
year
Name of person (or body) entitled
to appoint trustee(if any)
Mr Sundar Pinninty Trustee/director
Dr Sarah Pinninty Trustee/treasurer
Alison Weedon Trustee
Mrs Michele Birkin Trustee

Names of the trustees for the charity, if any, (for example, any custodian trustees)

Name Dates acted if not for whole year

TAR

March 2012

1

Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)

Type of adviser Name Address

Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information)

Mr Sundar Singh Pinninty

Section B Structure, governance and management

Description of the charity’s trusts

Type of governing document

Trust Deed

(eg. trust deed, constitution)

How the charity is constituted

Trust

Trustee selection methods

Appointed by prayer and a majority agreement of all trustees, provided the majority includes the agreement of the founders

Additional governance issues (Optional information)

You may choose to include Charity Governance and Management additional information, where relevant, about:

Trustees meetings occur approximately twice a year either in person or virtually, and in between formal meetings, regular communication is made. Trustees provide regular reports of activities to supporters in the form of newsletters, power point presentations, and occasionally speak at events. Mr Sundar Pinninty, the director, oversees the activities of the charity in India and in the UK.

When not in India, the director is in frequent contact with team in India providing close supervision of projects.

FLM trustees in the UK will ensure they are satisfied with the nature of activities and performance of FLM/NGM in India.

In relation to reporting to grant making trusts, the charity ensures the reporting requirements of any grants received are adhered to.

TAR

March 2012

2

Related party transactions

When considering issues related to financial support for individuals related to trustees, who are carrying out the work of the charity in India, the final decision lies with the trustees who are unrelated to the recipient.

Mr Sundar Pinninty has continued to be employed by the charity in his role as director. This employment relates to his capacity as director of the trust as per his contracted responsibilities, rather than for his role as trustee. After working in a voluntary capacity role for thirteen years, Sundar Pinninty has been working for the charity in a part-paid and part-voluntary role since January 2016, (i.e. the salary represented only part of the hours he contributed). Sundar’s salary had been increased towards the end of the previous accounting period, however due to limitations of funds this had to be reduced in November 2023 to the previous amount. He was renumerated £22,890 during the year, but with a forecast salary of £16,740 per annum going forward.

FLM remits to P. Swamydas, the father of Sundar Pinninty, a monthly amount as payment for their contribution to the ministry in India, and oversight of the Home of Hope, totalling £2,200 for the year. He stepped back from his involvement in November and hence the monthly amount was stopped to allow for payment of other staff members that were appointed. However, it is recognised that they continue in ministry and supportive roles that could be contributed to in the future if funds allow and trustees determine to.

FLM covered the travel costs for Sundar to go to India in March and November, and for the Pinninty family to travel to India to serve with the charity for a longer period of 7 weeks, during July/August. This came to £4069 for the year.

Recognition of assets

The Home of Hope and the land are maintained and used for charitable purposes by FLM/NGM. These assets have been recognised in section B4 of the accounts, even though the accounts have not been prepared on a consolidated basis. The legal title of the Bus is currently held by Mr Sundar Pinninty. The trustees note that the title holder is typically resident in the UK and does not use for personal uses. The title of the bus might be transferred to NGM or retained in a personal name to allow for sustainable income for the charity, whichever is in the best interests of the charity.

Public Benefit Reporting

The trustees have had due regard to the Charity Commission guidance on public benefit reporting.

Basis of accounts preparation

The accounts presented relate to Fountain of Life Ministries, International (‘FLM’). Amounts paid from FLM to NGM are shown as sterling payments in the receipts and payments account, at the point of the transfer.

Section C Objectives and activities

TAR

March 2012

3

To relieve persons who are in conditions of need or hardship or who are aged or sick, or who are widows or orphans, and to benefit the community through other charitable purposes. Summary of the objects of the To advance education, e.g. literacy and sewing, faith, practical skills etc charity set out in its in India and other parts of the world as the trustees see fit. governing document The care, nurture and rehabilitation of orphans and abandoned children Provision of vocational training education. Vocational training Provision of humanitarian aid Conference and events Support for pastors and widows Summary of the main in relation to these objects

Additional details of objectives and activities (Optional information)

TAR

March 2012

4

Administered and directed from the UK, Director and treasurer (both trustees) take trips out to India regularly providing direct oversight, A team in India help carry out the work of the charity, Communication between the director and team in India is frequent. Grant making is guided by careful assessment of needs, balanced with the amount of funds available, and in light of the objectives of the charity. You may choose to include further statements, where relevant, about:

Section D Achievements and performance

TAR

March 2012

5

Section D Achievements and erformance p

Summary of the main Home of Hope achievements of the charity during the year

We provided care and upbringing of 15 children, having welcomed one new child whose father felt unable to look after him. He was enrolled in a different school as the other children’s school did not have a place for him. We employed a tutor to help them all with their homework and to help them catch up given some of them have developmental delay. We cared for health, wellbeing and covered medical costs as required. General maintenance on the home was carried out as needed with the aim of maintaining a safe and homely environment for the children and staff. We continued to take care of our staff. We maintained a bus for the use of the Home of Hope family Our staff during this period included a super-intendant, management, carers, a tuition teacher, a driver/caretaker and agricultural site warden.

Trips

Sundar visited India in March which involved trips to the slum areas and gave some aid to families in need. Home of Hope administrative tasks were performed and the children were taken to ‘Snow World’ to experience winter weather. The Pinninty family visited in August for an extended trip (7 weeks). We arranged simple but enjoyable excursions with the Home of Hope, such as visits to a new dam, meals out, visiting a large craft village, and a splash park. We continued to provide input with studies, general development, covering special areas like personal and social development. We held children’s committees so their voices can be heard. Sundar visited again in November, appointing new staff and ensuring the continued smooth running of the home.

Other We were also able to provide a borewell for one of the slum villages we have worked with, this was gratefully received.

TAR

March 2012

6

Section E Financial review

The accounts should aim to be maintained at a small positive position.

Brief statement of the charity’s policy on reserves

Details of any funds materially No funds are materially in deficit in deficit

Further financial review details (Optional information)

You may choose to include additional information, where relevant about:

Section F Other optional information

Section G Declaration

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)
Full name(s) Michele Birkin
Position (eg Secretary, Chair, Trustee
etc)
Date
31/10/2024
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TAR

March 2012

7

Charity Name No (if any)
Fountain of Life Ministries, International 1112787
Receipts andpayments accounts CC16a
1.1.2023
Period start date
For the period
from
To 31.12.2023
Period end date
Section A Receipts and payments Section A Receipts and payments Section A Receipts and payments
A1 Receipts Unrestricted
funds
to the nearest
£
Restricted
funds
to the nearest £
Endowment
funds
to the nearest £
Total funds
to the nearest £
Last year
to the nearest £
Donations 48,134 1,500 49,634 39,096
Gift Aid 1,836 1,836 2,184
Grants: Souter 5,000 5,000
Grants: Anchor 4,500 4,500
Sub total(Gross income for
AR)
54,970 6,000 60,970 41,280
54,970
A2 Asset and investment sales,
(see table).
-
Sub total -
Total receipts
A3 Payments
41,280
Home of Hope General incl days out, extra
food, advanceforcosts

7,109
780 7,889 1,962
Home of Hope regular runningcosts 11,190 4,500 15,690 13,643
Home of Hope food, clothes (incl in above) - - 668
Home of Hope maintenance (incl in above) - - 501
Home of Hope extra for education/medical 2,600 2,600 5,150
Gifts 112 112 1,008
Other ministry- slum relief 500 1,100 1,600 1,050
Other ministry -pastors, land and
churches
300 300 1,648
Transport incl bus 4,773 4,773 7,538
Ministrytrips 4,343 4,343 4,713
Trainingand events 287 287 761
Prioryear adjustments - - -
UK Salaries 23,749 23,749 18,193
Office & admin, india and uk, +bank
charges
1,484 1,484 2,406
**Sub total ** 56,147 6,680 62,827 59,241
A4 Asset and investment
purchases, (see table)
-680 -680
Building of the Home of Hope - -
Sub total
Total payments
Net of receipts/(payments)
A5 Transfers between funds
A6 Cash funds last year end
Cash funds this year end
-1,857
2,492#
635#
-1,177 -680 -1,857 -17,961
1,712
780
2,492 20,453
535 100 635 2,492

CCXX R1 accounts (SS)

10/31/2024

1

Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period

Categories
Signed by one or two trustees on
behalf of all the trustees
B5 Liabilities
B3 Investment assets
B2 Other monetary assets
B4 Assets retained for the
charity’s own use
B1 Cash funds
Details
Total cash funds
(agree balances with receipts and payments
account(s))
Details
Current account
Savings account
Details
Total cash funds
(agree balances with receipts and payments
account(s))
Details
Current account
Savings account
Unrestricted
funds
to nearest £
527
8
535
OK
Unrestricted
funds
to nearest £
Unrestricted
funds
to nearest £
527
8
535
OK
Unrestricted
funds
to nearest £
Restricted
funds
to nearest £
100
-
-
100
OK
Restricted
funds
to nearest £
Restricted
funds
to nearest £
100
-
-
100
OK
Restricted
funds
to nearest £
Endowment
funds
to nearest £
-
-
-
OK
Endowment
funds
to nearest £
-
- - -
- - -
- - -
- - -
- - -
Details Fund to which
asset belongs
Cost (optional) Current value
(optional)
- -
- -
- -
- -
- -
Details Fund to which
asset belongs
Cost (optional) Current value
(optional)
3 storey building: Home of Hope General 55,879 -
3 storey building: Home of Hope Home ofHope 23,879 -
Land Land 34,000
- -
- -
- -
- -
- -
- -
Details Fund to which
liability relates
Amount due
(optional)
When due
(optional)
-
-
-
-
-
Signature Print Name
Michele Birkin
Date of
approval
Michele Birkin 31/10/2024

CCXX R2 accounts (SS)

10/31/2024

2

From To

Trustees' Annual Report for the period

Period start date Period end date 01 January 2023 31 December 2023

Section A Reference and administration details

Charity name Other names charity is known by Registered charity number (if any) 1112787 Charity's principal address 49 New Close EYAM Hope Valley, Derbyshire S32 5QX

Fountain of Life Ministries, International FLM, Fountain of Life

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(if any)
Mr Sundar Pinninty Trustee/director
Dr Sarah Pinninty Trustee/treasurer
Alison Weedon Trustee
Mrs Michele Birkin Trustee

Names of the trustees for the charity, if any, (for example, any custodian trustees)

Name Dates acted if not for whole year

TAR

March 2012

1

Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)

Type of adviser Name Address

Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information)

Mr Sundar Singh Pinninty

Section B Structure, governance and management

Description of the charity’s trusts

Type of governing document

Trust Deed

(eg. trust deed, constitution)

How the charity is constituted

Trust

Trustee selection methods

Appointed by prayer and a majority agreement of all trustees, provided the majority includes the agreement of the founders

Additional governance issues (Optional information)

You may choose to include Charity Governance and Management additional information, where relevant, about:

Trustees meetings occur approximately twice a year either in person or virtually, and in between formal meetings, regular communication is made. Trustees provide regular reports of activities to supporters in the form of newsletters, power point presentations, and occasionally speak at events. Mr Sundar Pinninty, the director, oversees the activities of the charity in India and in the UK.

When not in India, the director is in frequent contact with team in India providing close supervision of projects.

FLM trustees in the UK will ensure they are satisfied with the nature of activities and performance of FLM/NGM in India.

In relation to reporting to grant making trusts, the charity ensures the reporting requirements of any grants received are adhered to.

TAR

March 2012

2

Related party transactions

When considering issues related to financial support for individuals related to trustees, who are carrying out the work of the charity in India, the final decision lies with the trustees who are unrelated to the recipient.

Mr Sundar Pinninty has continued to be employed by the charity in his role as director. This employment relates to his capacity as director of the trust as per his contracted responsibilities, rather than for his role as trustee. After working in a voluntary capacity role for thirteen years, Sundar Pinninty has been working for the charity in a part-paid and part-voluntary role since January 2016, (i.e. the salary represented only part of the hours he contributed). Sundar’s salary had been increased towards the end of the previous accounting period, however due to limitations of funds this had to be reduced in November 2023 to the previous amount. He was renumerated £22,890 during the year, but with a forecast salary of £16,740 per annum going forward.

FLM remits to P. Swamydas, the father of Sundar Pinninty, a monthly amount as payment for their contribution to the ministry in India, and oversight of the Home of Hope, totalling £2,200 for the year. He stepped back from his involvement in November and hence the monthly amount was stopped to allow for payment of other staff members that were appointed. However, it is recognised that they continue in ministry and supportive roles that could be contributed to in the future if funds allow and trustees determine to.

FLM covered the travel costs for Sundar to go to India in March and November, and for the Pinninty family to travel to India to serve with the charity for a longer period of 7 weeks, during July/August. This came to £4069 for the year.

Recognition of assets

The Home of Hope and the land are maintained and used for charitable purposes by FLM/NGM. These assets have been recognised in section B4 of the accounts, even though the accounts have not been prepared on a consolidated basis. The legal title of the Bus is currently held by Mr Sundar Pinninty. The trustees note that the title holder is typically resident in the UK and does not use for personal uses. The title of the bus might be transferred to NGM or retained in a personal name to allow for sustainable income for the charity, whichever is in the best interests of the charity.

Public Benefit Reporting

The trustees have had due regard to the Charity Commission guidance on public benefit reporting.

Basis of accounts preparation

The accounts presented relate to Fountain of Life Ministries, International (‘FLM’). Amounts paid from FLM to NGM are shown as sterling payments in the receipts and payments account, at the point of the transfer.

Section C Objectives and activities

TAR

March 2012

3

To relieve persons who are in conditions of need or hardship or who are aged or sick, or who are widows or orphans, and to benefit the community through other charitable purposes. Summary of the objects of the To advance education, e.g. literacy and sewing, faith, practical skills etc charity set out in its in India and other parts of the world as the trustees see fit. governing document The care, nurture and rehabilitation of orphans and abandoned children Provision of vocational training education. Vocational training Provision of humanitarian aid Conference and events Support for pastors and widows Summary of the main in relation to these objects

Additional details of objectives and activities (Optional information)

TAR

March 2012

4

Administered and directed from the UK, Director and treasurer (both trustees) take trips out to India regularly providing direct oversight, A team in India help carry out the work of the charity, Communication between the director and team in India is frequent. Grant making is guided by careful assessment of needs, balanced with the amount of funds available, and in light of the objectives of the charity. You may choose to include further statements, where relevant, about:

Section D Achievements and performance

TAR

March 2012

5

Section D Achievements and erformance p

Summary of the main Home of Hope achievements of the charity during the year

We provided care and upbringing of 15 children, having welcomed one new child whose father felt unable to look after him. He was enrolled in a different school as the other children’s school did not have a place for him. We employed a tutor to help them all with their homework and to help them catch up given some of them have developmental delay. We cared for health, wellbeing and covered medical costs as required. General maintenance on the home was carried out as needed with the aim of maintaining a safe and homely environment for the children and staff. We continued to take care of our staff. We maintained a bus for the use of the Home of Hope family Our staff during this period included a super-intendant, management, carers, a tuition teacher, a driver/caretaker and agricultural site warden.

Trips

Sundar visited India in March which involved trips to the slum areas and gave some aid to families in need. Home of Hope administrative tasks were performed and the children were taken to ‘Snow World’ to experience winter weather. The Pinninty family visited in August for an extended trip (7 weeks). We arranged simple but enjoyable excursions with the Home of Hope, such as visits to a new dam, meals out, visiting a large craft village, and a splash park. We continued to provide input with studies, general development, covering special areas like personal and social development. We held children’s committees so their voices can be heard. Sundar visited again in November, appointing new staff and ensuring the continued smooth running of the home.

Other We were also able to provide a borewell for one of the slum villages we have worked with, this was gratefully received.

TAR

March 2012

6

Section E Financial review

The accounts should aim to be maintained at a small positive position.

Brief statement of the charity’s policy on reserves

Details of any funds materially No funds are materially in deficit in deficit

Further financial review details (Optional information)

You may choose to include additional information, where relevant about:

Section F Other optional information

Section G Declaration

The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.

Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees

----- Start of picture text -----
Signature(s)
Full name(s) Michele Birkin
Position (eg Secretary, Chair, Trustee
etc)
Date
31/10/2024
----- End of picture text -----

TAR

March 2012

7

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