ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION
Charity Name: In His Presence Worship Ministry Charity Registration Number: 1123050
Principal Address: 27 Bennington close, Luton, LU2 7YJ
Trustees
The following individuals served as trustees and members of the Management Board for the entire reporting period:
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Chairman: D. Foh-Amoaning
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Secretary: K. Lewis-Flinch
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Treasurer: F. Wedulo
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Member: M. Foh-Amoaning
Independent Examiner: Mrs Z. Shiri
Bankers: Lloyds Bank plc, George Street, Luton, LU1
STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE, AND MANAGEMENT
Governing Document
In His Presence Worship Ministry operates under an order from the Charity Commission dated 3 March 2008 and is governed by the Constitution and Rules initially adopted on 1 June 2007 and amended on 4 March 2009.
Charity Management
The charity is overseen by a Management Board that also serves as the board of trustees. Board members are appointed by the charity’s Director, who is also the senior minister of the church. The board meets quarterly to review financial performance, project developments, and budget allocations. Annually, the Treasurer presents the financial accounts to the membership for approval at the Annual General Meeting (AGM), following an independent examination. The Chairperson is elected biannually by board members and confirmed during the church’s AGM.
OBJECTIVES
In His Presence Worship Ministry is dedicated to advancing the Christian faith, alleviating poverty, and supporting those facing hardship, illness, or distress within the UK and abroad. Key objectives include:
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Christian Worship Platform: Establish a welcoming environment for religious worship and spiritual growth.
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Community Outreach: Offer food, clothing, and support to those in need, especially the homeless, through our Outreach Ministry.
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Counselling Services: Provide support and guidance to individuals and families within the community.
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Cultural Integration: Host community events to foster cultural understanding and unity.
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Youth Engagement: Organize programs and training initiatives to positively engage youth and support their development.
ACHIEVEMENTS AND PERFORMANCE
Public Benefit Activities
In 2023, In His Presence Worship Ministry’s efforts continued to support and uplift our community through various initiatives:
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Virtual Services: Many services were held online and in person to assist those with mobility issues.
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Key Events : We had a powerful Revival crusade weekend with international Evangelist Joey Perez, this was well patronised by the community.
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Outreach and Food Support:
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Weekly Food Kitchen: The Outreach team served between 30-40 community members weekly. A gazebo was provided on rainy days to ensure comfort and shelter. Annual Christmas Homeless dinner was held.
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Holiday Support: Christmas takeaway meals were distributed to those in need, reinforcing our commitment to seasonal care.
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We also had a joint venture with Hand on Heart team during our weekly soup kitchen and they distributed winter packs to the homeless.
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Fundraising Events:
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Community Fun Day: Events helped raise funds for future building acquisition while fostering fellowship.
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Church Services:
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Regular Services: With adjusted timings, Sunday services welcomed growing numbers of congregants, creating an inviting atmosphere with thoughtful, supportive messages that addressed practical life challenges.
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Special Services: First Sundays were designated for communion, reinforcing spiritual preparation and community unity.
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Friday Bible Studies and Prayer Meetings: These gatherings provided an opportunity for members to explore how biblical principles apply to real-life issues, supporting personal and communal growth.
Seasonal Celebrations:
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Christmas, New Year, and First Fruits Services: Our annual holiday celebrations included a communal meal and a New Year “First Fruits” service where families presented their symbolic offerings.
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Good Friday and Easter: These hybrid services offered both in-person and virtual attendance, promoting accessibility for all congregants.
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October Prayer Month: Friday, Saturday, and Sunday services were dedicated to intensive prayer and reflection.
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Membership Growth Initiatives:
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“Bring a Friend” Days: By encouraging members to invite friends, family, and colleagues, we foster community integration and growth.
Departmental Activities
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Women’s Ministry: Celebrated Mother’s Day with a special gathering to unite and uplift women in fellowship. Women help prayer meetings online to empower each other and also attended some services at other ministries.
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Men’s Ministry: Led the congregation on Father’s Day, enriching the service and strengthening the church family. Weekly prayer meetings were held to uplift the men. The men also held a bonding breakfast meeting to discuss various issues which affect men and also to share the word.
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Youth Ministry. Commission service was launched for the first time, this is an initiative combining various church youth groups including international churches in India. The service was a huge success with high attendance and participation from the youth. This will continue as an annual event.
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Evangelism Initiatives: In May, the Evangelism team conducted weekly outreach on the streets of Luton, sharing church information, engaging with the public, and offering words of encouragement.
FINANCIAL STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
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| Notes | Unrestricted Funds | Designated Funds | Restricted Funds | Total 2023 | ||||||||
| £ | £ | £ | £ | |||||||||
| INCOME | ||||||||||||
| Voluntary receipts | ||||||||||||
| Receipts from donors | ||||||||||||
| Tithes and offering | 33214.00 | 33214.00 | ||||||||||
| Donations | 3800.00 | 3800.00 | ||||||||||
| Incomegenerating activities | ||||||||||||
| Gift Aid | 0.00 | |||||||||||
| TOTAL INCOME | 37014.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 37014.00 | ||||||||
| EXPENDITURE | ||||||||||||
| Welfare Assistance | 10800.00 | 10800.00 | ||||||||||
| Outreach(Soup Kitchen) | 1760.00 | 1760.00 | ||||||||||
| Church running expenses | ||||||||||||
| Building & storage hire | 10319.00 | 10319.00 | ||||||||||
| Telephone & Internet(Zoom) | 1373.00 | 1373.00 | ||||||||||
| Insurance&Subscriptions | 364.00 | 364.00 | ||||||||||
| Travelling expenses | 550.00 | 550.00 | ||||||||||
| Printing & Stationery | 450.00 | 450.00 | ||||||||||
| Catering Expenses | 2760.00 | 2760.00 | ||||||||||
| Volunteer Allowances | 2440.00 | 2440.00 | ||||||||||
| Church Donations | 2850.00 | 2850.00 | ||||||||||
| Toiletries & Cleaning supplies | 450.00 | 450.00 | ||||||||||
| TOTAL EXPENDITURE | 34116.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 34116.00 | ||||||||
| Excess of Income over Expenditure | 2898.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 2898.00 | ||||||||
| Transfer between funds | -1200.00 | 0.00 | 1200.00 | 0.00 | ||||||||
| 1698.00 | 0.00 | 1200.00 | 2898.00 | |||||||||
| Balance b/foward 1st Jan 2023 | -450.00 | 9300.00 | 8850.00 | |||||||||
| Balance c/foward 31 Dec 2023 | 1248.00 | 0.00 | 10500.00 | 11748.00 |
IHP STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES AS AT 31 DEC 2023
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| Unrestricted Funds | Designated Funds | Restricted Funds | TOTAL 2023 | |||||||||
| Cash Funds | ||||||||||||
| Bank current account | 1,248.00 £ |
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10,500.00 £ |
11,748.00 £ |
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| Cash | - £ |
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| 1,248.00 £ |
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10,500.00 £ |
11,748.00 £ |
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| Assets retained for church use | ||||||||||||
| Televisions | | |||||||||||
| Musical Equipment | | |||||||||||
| Computers | | |||||||||||
| Furniture andfittings | | |||||||||||
| Kitchen electricals | | |||||||||||
| Liabilities | - £ |
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| The attached notes formpart of the financial statement |
NOTES
1 The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with Statement of Recommended Practice; Accounting and Reporting by Charities (SORP 2005) issued by the Charities Commission and IHP Guidance using the accrual basis of accounting. The income and expenditure are added to the year to which they relate.
2 . Unrestricted funds can be used for anything towards meeting the church objectives. These include regular offering and tithes from church members and non-church members. These funds are used for the day to day running of the church.
3 Designated funds are donated for a special cause like for soup kitchen or outreach projects.
4 . Restricted funds are restricted to the cause which the donors have donated for. Our restricted fund is topped up by £100 monthly from our unrestricted funds and this is a saving towards purchasing of our property or is used as a reserve for emergency situations.
Independent examiner's report to the trustees of "IN HIS PRESENCE WORSHIP MINISTRY" Charity No 1123050
I report on the accounts of the Trust for the year ended 31 December 2023, which are set out on pages 01 to 03.
Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner
The charity's trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The charity'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 :
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examine the accounts under section 145 of the 2011 Act;
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to follow the procedures laid down in the general Directions given by the Charity
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Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act; and to state whether particular 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 in 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:
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(1) Which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the requirements;
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to keep accounting records in accordance with section 130 of the 2011 Act; and
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to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and comply with the
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accounting requirements 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.
Signature: Z Shiri 17/03/24 Address: 32 Seymour rd., Luton, LU1 3NL
Mrs Z Shiri