Trustees. Annual Report for the period From Period start date To Period end date Charity name Fountain of Life Ministries, International Other names charity is known by FLM, Fountain of Life Registered charity number (If any) Charity's principal address 1112787 49 New Close EYAM Hope Valley, Derbyshire S32 5QX Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity Trustee name Office (If any) Dates acted If not for whole year 1 Mr Sundar Pinninty Trusteeldirector 2 Dr Sarah Pinninty Trusteeltreasurer 3 Mrs Michele Birkin Trustee 4 Miss Alison Weedon Trustee Name of person (or body) entltled to appolnt trustee (If any) 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 Names of the trustees for the charity, if any, (for example, any custodian trustees) Dates acted if not for whole ear Name March 2012 TAR
Names and addresses of advisers (Optlonal infonnation) e of adviser Name Address Name of chief executlve or names of senlor stsff members (Opt6onal informatlon) Mr Sundar Singh Pinninty Description of the charity's trusts Type of goveming document Trust Deed 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 Informatlon) 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. policies and prOdureS Trustees provide regular reports of activities to supporters in the fom of adopted for the induction and newsletters, power point presentations, and occasionally speak at events. training of trustees; the charity's organisational Mr Sundar Pinninty. the director, oversees the acb'vities of the charity in structure and any wider India and in the UK. network with which the charity works; When not in India, the director is in frequent contact with the team in India relationship with any related providing close supervision of projects. parties; Nireekshana Gospel Mission (NGM) is the locally registered name for the trustees, consideration of work of Fountain of Life Ministries in India, registered number 93 of 2013 major risks and the system under Public Societies Act 2001. As such it has been established around and procedures to manage FLM'S goals of the alleviation of suffering, the advancement of education them. and other charitable purposes as the board of members see fit. NGM is governed by a board, chaired by Sundar Pinninty, that ensures compliance with the relevant local laws and regulations pertaining to public societies. FLM trustees in the UK will ensure they are satisfied with the nature of activities and performance of FLMINGM in India. Related party transactions March 2012 TAR
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). Sundarfs salary had been increased towards the end of 2022, however due to limitations of funds this was reduced in November 2023. This is the first full year of Sundar on the lower more affordable salary of £16,740 (previously £22,890). FLM covered the travel costs for Sundar to go to India in February, May August, September and October and November. FLM has also helped some of the family to travel to India to serve in summer and early December. This came to £7062 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 tiue 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, Intemational ('FLM'). Amounts paid from FLM to NGM are shown as sterling payments in the receipts and payments account, at the point of the transfer. Please see the Trust Deed. Summary of the objects of the charity set out in its governing document Summary of the main in relation to these objects 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 March 2012 TAR
Additional details of objectives and activities (Optional information) Administered and directed from the UK, Director and trustees take trips out to India regularly, A team in India help cary 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 indude further statements, where relevant, about: policy on grantmaking; policy programme related investment; contribution made by volunteers. Summary of the main achlevements of the charity during the year Home of Hope We have provided care and upbringing of 15 children. We employ a tutor to help them all with their homework and to help them catch up given some of them have developmental delay. We have 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 March 2012 TAR
take care of our staff. We maintained a bus for the use of the Home of Hope family such as educational trips and excursions. We hold children's committees so their voices can be heard. Our staff this year included a super-intendant, management, carers, a tuition teacher, a driver and site supervisor. Unfortunately some of our children were transferred elsewhere in August 2024, apparently on the basis of the Home of Hope having 2 older boys (12 and 14) in the same building as other children even though safely accommodated on separate floors, separated by external doors and with CCTV cameras in place. Unfortunately we were not given time to rectify this as was our plan and the children were removed unexpectedly. This caused them significant distress and we have since been committed to relieving this distress and enabling their voice to be heard. A legal case to this end remains in progress. At our first possible opportunity. in August, we leased a separate building to fulfil local requirements of having two separate buildings and increased our staffing to enable safe ratios, however we still await the retum of the children. We continued to care and support for the boys at the Home of Hope who remained in our care after this event. Trlps Sundar visited India in February and March. He distributed gifts and clothing to the children. He liaised with their school to ensure educational needs were being met. We took the children for dentsl care and a number of them required dental procedures. One child was able to receive psychiatric support and receive a diagnosis and medication for ADHD. Our eldest boys, birthday was celebrated with a special meal. Sundar had various meetings. The children even enjoyed an airport trip to say goodbye to Sundar. In other projects, we were able to install a borewell in the slum area. Sundar along with Sarah and their two younger boys visited India in May and June. This trip focused on providing input into the children's holistic development and wellbeing with daily group sessions and activities and boylgirl groups. We took them to a 5 day annual summer children's convention which was thoroughly enjoyed by all. We took them to an educational/historical theme park and animal park. We ran activities on the land including singing and dancing, for local village children, giving out toys, teddies and cake. We ensured bus repairs were carried out to enable us to achieve these events. We continued to cooperate with the govemment and we were pleased to make what we thought was significant progress in the government accepting the children's individual and personal decisions to stay at the Home of Hope and not be moved elsewhere. They were independently counselled by a board of counsellors and each child signed to this effect on 3rd June (though sadly, soon after this was not heeded). We celebrated a number of children's birthdays. We provided all their new uniforms, books and equipment and paid school fees ready for the start of the new school year in June. Sundar went next in August (he was leaving for the airport at the same time we discovered the children (girls and youngest boy) were being taken. From his arrival in India he petitioned the govemment on their behalf, requesting their return and at a minimum contact with them, sadly this was without success. He took the boys to a fairground for some light relief and offered them ongoing support. From the UK we were then able to appoint a legal team and Sundar visited again in September to orientate our team to the case and our work. In November to early December, Sundar along with Sarah and the younger boys visited India to continue efforts to seek the return of the March 2012 TAR
removed children and to request contact with them, also to provide support and counsel for the boys affected by the upheaval. We were able to have some special moments and days out with them, support them in their development as individuals and encourage their autonomy. We celebrated some earfy Christmas activities such as pizza parties and cultural activities. We took Christmas gifts to the offices for the absent children but they would not let us pass them on to them. From the UK we arranged bicycles for all the boys still at the home as Christmas presents. Developments Whilst at the close of the financial year of 2024, 5 boys remained in our care, subsequently in May 2025 sadly they were also removed. The case is ongoing to address this and though the judge and jury have been in our favour a final decision is still pending. The total for legal fees in 2024 was £2632. The accounts should aim to be maintained at a small positive position. Brief statement of the charlty's pollcy on reserrfes Details of any funds materlally in deficit No funds are materially in deficit Further financial review details (Optional inforniation) You may choose to indude additional information, where relevant about: the charity's principal sources of funds (including any fundraising); how expenditure has supported the key objectives of the charity; investment policy and objectives including any ethical investment policy adopted. Section F Other optional information TAR March 2012
The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees, report above. Signed on behalf of the charity's trustees Signature(s) Full name(s) 0£ gArtAFY Lois Ri/VnllAJIy Position (eg Secretary, Chair, etc) Date TBu£TEF 17/io/ZoL5 TAR March 2012
Fountain of Life Ministries, Intematlonal Receipts and payments accounts CC16a For the perlod from To 1.1.2024 31.12.2024 Section A Receipts and payments Unrestricted funds to tha nearest Restrlcted funds Endowment funds Totsl funds Last year to the nearest £ to the nearest £ to the nearest £ to the nearest £ A1 Recelpts Donabons Gift HMRC- fvrlough payments 56,933 8.200 65,133 59,134 1,836 Sub total (Gross income for AR) 56,933 8,200 65,133 60,970 A2 Asset and Investment sales, (see tsble). Sub total Total receipts 56 933 8200 65,133 60 970 A3Pa ments Home of Hope General Ind days ou( extra fcK)d advan for costs Home of Hope running costs Home of Hope food, dothes Home of Hope maintenan Home of Hope educ2bonlmedical Gifts Other ministry - B0hole]sIUrn relief Other ministry -pastors, land and thurches 2,871 9,120 2,871 14,120 2,161 14,630 5,000 1,197 4.129 1,547 1,370 1,126 1,197 929 1,547 790 3,200 2,194 479 580 8,260 4.342 343 Transport Ind bus Ministry tnps Training and events Legal fees UK Salanes Office & admin, india and uk, +bank charges 5,777 7.786 711 2,632 18,006 5,777 7,786 711 2,632 18,006 23,549 3,197 54 563 3,197 63 343 2,678 62 826 Sub total 8780 A4 Asset and investment purchases, see tsble) Bullding of the Home of Hope Sub total 1,856 Net of receipts/(payments) A5 Transfern between funds A6 Cash funds last year end Cash funds this year end 2370 580 1790 56 2426 580 636 2426 2,492 636 2510912025 CCXX R1 accounts (SS)
Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period Unrestricted funds to nearest £ 2.418 Restricted fund8 to nearest £ Endowment funds to neast £ Categories D tail B1 Cash funds Current a(Unt Savings account Total cash funds 2,426 (agree balances wtth recelpts aTh1 payffrt>nts C4XXrt(s)) Unrestricted funds to nearest £ Restrlcted funds to nearest £ Endowment funds to nearest £ Details Fund to whlch asset belon cUrt value onal Detalls Cost (optlonal) B3 Investment assets Fund to whlch asset belon General Detail 3 storey building Home of Hope 3 storey t>uilding. Home of Hope Land Cost (optional) 55,879 Current value onal B4 Assets retained for the charity's own use Home ofHope 23.879 Land 34,000 Fund to whlch Ilablll relates Amount due tional When due (optsonal) Details B5 Liabilities Signed by one or two trustees on behalf of all the trustees Date of roval Signature Print Name S¢R4 t4 P INJrnJ I NJ TJ 2510912025 CCXX R2 accounts (SS)
CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES Independent examiner's report on the accounts Section A Independent Examinerfs Report Report to the trusteesl members of DI Lil£ M,-,5h trj On accounts for the year ended 31 ncLe Crttrf loL+ Charity no (if any) Iii Ik ÉF Set out on pages I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity (Ihe Trust") for the year ended Responsibilities and As the charity trustees of the Trust, you are responsible for the preparation basis of report of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 ("the Act"). I report in respect of my examination of the Trust's accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carying out my examination, I have followed the applicable Directions given by the Chanty Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act. I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention (other than that disclosed below ") in connection with the examination which gives me cause to believe that in, any material respect: accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Ad or the accounts do not accord with the accounting records I have no concems and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. le se delete the words in the brackets if they do not apply. Date: Independent examiner's statement Signed: Ic Name: Relevant professional qualification(s) or body (if any): FLq ". %6 % 3L> Address: Ig QooJ S6 sfrl IER October 2018