Central Eurasian Partners
~~(Registered Charity No 1121497)~~
~~Trustees Annual Report~~ For the year ending 5 April 2022
1.Establishment and Purpose
~~Central Eurasian Partners was established by a Trust Deed dated 7 March 200~~ 7. The charity’s main purpose is to provide fnancial and other support for our Christian partners for their mission work in many Eastern European countries.
2.Trustees and Offcers
~~During the year the following served as Trustees:~~
Mr Paul Carter (chairman & treasurer)
Mrs Katherine Hillcoat (communications)
Mr Sam Bantu
~~Mrs Sandra Carter~~
Mr Michael Couzens
Mrs Andrea Couzens
The number of Trustees may not be fewer than three or more than eight. The appointment and removal of Trustees vests in the existing Trustees.
3.Address
~~The principal address of the charity is~~
Central Eurasian Partners
3 Albert Illsley Close
Reading RG31 5PJ
~~4.Objects and Main Activities~~
The objects of the charity are the general purposes of such charitable bodies or for such ~~other charitable purposes as the Trustees may from time to time decide as shal~~ l be ~~exclusively charitable.~~
~~To achieve this object, the main activities are:~~
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Supporting individual projects that fit the objects of Central Eurasian Partners
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Creating awareness of the needs of the people in Eastern Europe and Central Asia
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Developing and maintaining a network of advocates
~~5. Public beneft~~
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The Trustees have complied with the duty (set out in Section 4 of the Charities Act 2006) to have due regard to public benefit guidance published by the Charity Commission. The Trustees consider that public benefit is provided by the focus of the donations on ~~education and training, relief of poverty and community development, together~~ with ~~religious activities.~~
Specifc activities during the year, assisted by our donations, included:
- Subsidised school places.
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~~Counselling and support for war widows in Ukraine.~~
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Collection of donations for Ukrainian refugees.
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All partners sent representatives to a CEP conference held on Zoom at which activity reports were given showing how donations were being used and future needs prioritised.
6.Donations
Donations passed on to Partner mission organizations totalled £52,867.28
compared with £37,195.00 in the previous year.
7.Reserves
The Trustees do not seek to maintain a general reserve beyond the needs of providing a reasonable level of working capital, and if any significant accumulation of such funds were to occur, giving to Partners would increase accordingly.
8.Risk Assessment
The Trust exists to benefit the promotion and encouragement of Christian missionary work overseas.
The major source of income to the Trust is from donations from individuals.
The Trustees consider that the greatest risk to the Trusts ability to continue its activities is that donations would diminish. Were income to decrease substantially, the trust would have to reduce the level of its financial help to Partners. Regarding the risk of losses arising from dishonest activities or negligence on the part of officers or Trustees, the Trustees consider that internal check procedures already in place provide reasonable assurance.
This report was approved by the Trustees at a Zoom meeting on 25 June 2022.
Signed … Paper copy signed ………………..date 25 June 2022
Paul Carter (Trustee & Chairman)
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Central Eurasian Partners Registered Charity Number 1121497
Management Accounts for the year to 5 April 2022
| Income | ||
|---|---|---|
| Donated income for Partners | 50,946.45 | (Including Gift Aid taxback) |
| Donated income for General Fund | 15,382.27 | (Including the 10% levy) |
| Total | 66,328.72 | |
| Expenditure | ||
| Grants to Partners | 52,867.28 | |
| Bank Charges | 98.00 | |
| General Fund expenses | 1,575.39 | |
| Total | 54,540.67 | |
| Current Assets | ||
| Bank Account | 22,569.48 | |
| Funds | ||
| Restricted Funds | 16,197.42 | For Ukraine |
| General Fund Balance | 6,372.06 | Unrestricted |
| Total Funds | 22,569.48 |
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centr Eurasian Partners INDEPENDENT EXAMtNATIOIy Respective responsibilities of Trusttts and EIaminer As the charity's trustees you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts" you consider that the audit requirements of wtion 43(2) of the Charities Act 1993 (the Act) do not apply. It is my responsibility to stste. on the basis of procedu5 specifled in ihe Geneial Directions gi&'en by the Charitv Commissionets under section 43(7Xb) of the Act whether particular matters have come to my attention. Ba515 of Independettt ExAminer's Report My examination w&s Carri wt in accordance with the Genev31 Directions given by the Charity Commissioners. 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 pro¢edures undertaken do not proiide a]1 ihe evidence that would be required in an audit. and consequently I do not expres5 an audit opÉnion on the view given by the accounts_ Independent Eiaminer's Report In connection with my examination. no matter has come to my attenti(Th which gives me reasonable cause to believe th in any material respect the requtrements to keep accounting record5 in accothce Vlith section 41 of the Act" and to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting recoids and to comply with the accounting requirements of the Act have not been meL or to which. in my opinion. attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts for the year ended 5 April 2022 to be reached. Signed.. Date: . 'b, 7, Addres5. 62/