have not been met; or 2. 10 which in our opinion, attention should be drawn in order io enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. Ebenezer Alorbu FCCA ForAlor& Co ANNUAL REPORT- YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 L'Egiise Evangelique Missionnaire L8 Nouvelle Alliance Ch8rity Registration No. 1128219 Address: 5 Temple Street, West Bromwich. B70 9AE, Sandwell, UK The trustees. who are the Leadership Team and Church Officers. are pleased to presentthisAnnual Reportfor the year ended 31 December 2024. The accompanying accounts have been prepared and examined byour accountant and will be recommended for approval by members at the rneeting on 15 August 2025. L'Eglise Evangelique Missionnaire La Nouvelle Alliance is a registered charity based in West Bromwich, dedicated to advancingthe Christian faith. relieving povety and distress, protecting health. and promoting education and community integration. The charity is managed by three trustees who workvoluntarilyto ensure that the objectives ofthe church are met: Chairman: Audrey N'gom Secretary: HyacintheAlexandra Woollery • Treasurer.. Shidjey Eugenie lauhi Alongside the trustees, a dedicated group of ten volunteers worked faithfully throughout the yearto help deliverthe church's programs and outreach initiatives. PURPOSE. AIMS. AND OBJECTIVES The Church's primary purpose is to worship. serve, and representchrist. but not exclusively. Our aims are: 1. Advancement of the Christian religion- primarily through the bro8dc8Sting of Christian messages of an evangelistic and teaching nature. 2. Relief of poverty and distress- including the preservation and protection of good health. 3. Advancement of education- through financial and rnaterial assistance, vocational training, and other support. 4. Youth development- helpingyoung people. especially but not exclusively through leisure activities. to develop their capabilities and reach full maturity as individuals and active members of society. In 2024. our focus remained on supportingfamilies and young people. ensuring every member feels partof an extended familyand that the wider community benefits from ourwork. STRUCTURE AND GOVERNANCE The charity operates under a constitution adopted on 7 February 2009. Trustees are responsible for governance. decision-making. and compliance with charity law. Trustees can appoint replacements as required. subject to the constitution and Charity Commission approval. Decisions are made by majorttyvote, withthe Chalr holding a casting vote rf needed. Members of the Leadership Team 8nd Church Off icers may resign at anytime. The trustees may8ppoint a new trustee bythe rule mentioned in the charitys constitution (governing document}. Anytrustee can resign at any time and be replaced. the newly appointed trustee will be subject to the approval of the Charity Commission. A trustee must be over 18 years of age, and the trustees have the power to raise any fund forthe charity and have the powerto do all such other iavrtulthings as are necessary forthe achievement of the objectives of the charty. The trustees. decisions are taken by a voting procedure, and questions arising at a meeting are decided by a majority of votes- in the case of an equaLityofvotes. the person who chairs the meeting shall have a second or castingvote. More details aboutthe constitution of the charity can be found in the Constitution (governing document) document sent tothe Charity Commission. ACTIVITIES AND ACHIEVEMENTS IN 2024 Weeklyworship and Prayer Meetings Sunday worship services are held weeklylrom 10:30 AM to 1".00 PM. Mid-week lellowship and cell prayer meetings provided spiritual growth, encouragement. and support. Youth and Children's Ministry Organised and supervised outings to swimming pools and leisure centres. Half-term gatherings in family homesto promote friendship and communityamong children. Pastoral Visits and Spiritual Counselling The volunteer Pastor Clement N'GOM, pastor ofthe church. also made frequent visits to members and people in need. not members ofthe church, to give free counselling and guidance inspired bythe word of God and veryuseful in daily life for the people to insert themselves with comfort and a peaceful mind in our society. Listening E8r Projectfor Counselling (Funded by the National Lottery) Support for French-speakingAfrican families facing18nguage barriers, trauma. and social exclusion. Provided 1-to-1 counselling. listening ear support lin person. by phone. and online). group sessions, and assistance with legal help. Over the past 14 years. supported more than 200 families. in 2024. continue workingwith referrals from faith groups, GPS. schools. refugee centres. and the council. Harmony Fitness Project (Funded by Sport Engiandl Encouraged physical activity. reduced isolation, and promoted mental health. Delivered weeklyfitness classes. dance sessions, walking groups. health and nutrition workshops. and wellbeing activities such as breathing exercises. Eng8ged ovei 40 participants in 2024, improvingfitness. social connections, and confidence. Community Fellowship Gatherings Hosted monthly and seasonal events with shared meals forthose feeling lonely or isolated in Birmingham and the West Midlands. International Mission Support Provided financial and material support tothe churctfbr8nch inAbidjan, Ivory Coast. Funded rentalof a prayer venue, fellowship activities. and ministerial needs. MINISTRY HIGHLIGHTS Testimonies of answered prayer during services. The worship ministry is enriched with newsongs and the inclusion of young singers. Average Sunday attendance: 25-40 people. FINANCIAL OVERVIEW Accounts are reviewed reguiarlyand examined by the church accountant. The church is on schedule with rent payments to Julian Properties. The volunteer pastor received £1001month fuel supportfor pastoralvisits. POLICY ON RESERVES In the event of a financial deficit, trustees will org8nise fundraising activities such as youth concerts, donation appeals, and other community eventsto supportthe church's charitable work. PUBLIC BENEFIT STATEMENT Regarding allthe activities performed bythe Church charity duringthe year 2024, we can saythatthe Church has met all the expectationswe had. The Church brought supportto the people ofthe community in need" the youth were motNated by our youth club to get off the road of drugs and tryto live a better and normal life and go backto schoolor college forthose who had given up; the people in need seeking counselling and advice were advised bythe man of God. and fellowship gatherings were made to help all those who felt isolated to come out and meet new people and enjoytheirtimewith them. Regarding allthese activities. the Church inthis year of 2024 had. without any doubt. fulfilled its duty as a charity. APPROVAL BY TRUSTEES Th18 Annu81 Reportwas approved and a(Jopted ty the Trustees: 1. Name... Signature... Dat8........ Signature Date .... 3. Name Signature Dale . 2CONIP4THE￿￿￿ 54 EGLISE EVANGELIQUE MISSIONNAIRE LA NOUVELLE ALLIANCE Mobli8: 00447947 596 366 1 Mobile: 0044786 327 4355 Web: www.18nouvellealliance.co.uk Registered Charity No: 1128219 5 Temple Street. Ground Floor. West Bromwlch, West Mldlandg. B70 9AE Email: lanouvell88lliance@hotmall.com RECEIPTS & PAYMENTS ACCOUNTS AND STATEMENT OF ASSETS & LIABILITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2024 EGLISE EVANGELIQUE MISSIONNAIRE "LA NOUVELLE ALLIANCE" 15B BROOKLEA GROVE BIRMINGHAM B38 9AB CHARITY REGISTRATION NUMBER 1128219 MINISTER: PASTOR CLEMENT N'GOM ALOR & CO CHARTERED CERTIFIED ACCOUNTANTS & MANAGEMENT CONSULTANTS 51 Craig Street Clty Centre PETER80ROUGH PE1 2EJ EGLISE EVANGELIQUE MISSIONNNAIRE "LA NOUVELLE ALLIANCE" RECEIPTS & PAYMENTS ACCOUNTS FOR THE 12 MONTHS YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2024 Not08 Income Resources Members, offerings Members, Tithes Oonalions Grants Bank Interest 3247 1305 9574 29455 Total Incomlng Re8ouK•s 43586 Less Expenses Costs of Charitsble Activities Governance Costs 34020 125 34145 Net Incomlnglloutgoing) Resourc88 beforn transfer Transfer S65 Nel In¢omingllOutgoingl Resources after Transfer 8876 Funds Balance blf 714 Funds Balance elf 9590 EGLISE EVANGELIQUE MISSIONNAIRE "LA NOUVELLE ALLIANCE" STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES FOR THE 12 MONTHS YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2024 Nol Debtors 45 Cash al Bank and in hand 9545 Tangible Fixed Assets Total Assets 9590 Llabllltles - Amount due Immediately Aceounlancy & Independent examinerfs fee 1719 Total Liabilities 1719 Net Current Assots 7871 Approved by the trustees on i 81 ogl Jo25 Signed on their behalf by............ Trustee EGLISE EVANGELIQUE MISSIONNAIRE "LA NOUVELLE ALLIANCE" NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE 12 MONTHS YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2024 1 Conventlon The financial stslemenls have been p￿pared under receipt and payments basis. And in accrodance with applicable Accounting Standards and Charity Acts 2011, and follow the recommendation in the statement of recommended practice. Accounting and reporting by charities ISORPI IFRS 1021 The financial slalements are Prepared in ac¢ordance with applicable United Kingdom Ac¢ounling Standards, the Statement of Recommended Practice and the Companies Act 2006 2 Tangtble Fixed Assets Tangible fixed assets for the use by the charity are capitalised if they can be used for more than one year, and cost al least £500. They are valued al cost or if gifted al the value lo the charity on receipt. Depreciation is calculated al a rate to write off the cost of langible assets on a straight line method over the estimated useful lives. The rates applied per annum on the church's bus and church equipment irrespective of when the assets were purchased 3 Incorning Resourc88 The Gross Income available was generated from offering and donations from church members and bank interest 4 Cost of Charitablo Actviti08 The Amount spent on ¢harity aclivities are as follows". Unrestricted Restricted Totsl Pastorfs allowance Music & Instrument Church Members, Welfare Praises & Worship Team Hire of Church Hall - Rent Church Insurance Church Maintenance Mission work - Abidjan convention Telephone, Internet & Fax Light, Heal & Power Travel, Subsistence & Petrol Printing, Postage & Stationery Sundry expenses 9982 9982 14547 622 500 6324 100 1230 14547 622 500 6324 100 1230 180 535 180 535 34020 5 Govgrnance Costs UnreslTicled Reslricled Total Bank Charges 125 125 125 Accountancy Examiners fee 1068.8 650 1069 650 1719 6 Cash at Bank and In hand The cash al bank and in hand of £9545.16 is made up of current account balance of £9544.68 and savings account balan￿ of £0. 48 for the year ended 31st December 2024. 7 Tangible Fixed Assets Fixture & EqLtipment Total Fith'ngs Cost at 0110112024 1980 2750 4730 Addition 0110112024 Disposal Cost al 3111212024 1980 2750 4730 Depreciation al 0110112024 1980 2750 4730 Charge for the year 20% Disposal Depreciation al 3111212024 1980 2750 4730 Net Book Value 3111212024 ACCA AIA)R & CO Chartered Certified Accountants and Mana ement Consultants ACCOUNTANCY * TAXATION * MANAGEMEYI T COINSULTANCY ALOR & CO 31 Grnlg Str••t lty C•ntr• P•t•rborough PE1 2EJ Dale: 19, Augusi 2025 T•l.. 07932673936 Mtslli olofbv@yahoo.e Webi alor-co.uenlwebxorn EGLISE EVANGELIQUE MISSIONIYAIRE"LA NOUVELLE ALLIANCE" PRINCIPAL We have reported on the accounts of Ihe Eglise Evagelique Missionaire"La Nouvelle Alliance" for the year ended 31, December 2024 which are set out on pages 6 to 9. & AIDrbu WHONSI FCCA CONSULTANT G. Aklnlude fCC4 Respective responsibilities of trustees and independent examiner The charily's trustees are responsible for the preparation of ihe accounls. The charity's trustees consider ihat an audit is nol required for this year's accouni under section 144{2) of the charity's Act 2011 (the 201 l Act) and that an independent examination 15 needed: It is our responsibility to= examine the accounts under s¢¢tion 145 of the 201 I Aci. io follow the procedures laid down in General Directions gyiven by th'e Charily Commissions under section 145(5)(b) of the 201 l Act. and no examination on the trustees, ￿pOrt 4. 10 state whether particular malters have come lo our attention B45is of the Independent examiner's report Our examination was carried out in accordance with the General Directions &Fiven by the Charity Commissioners. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charily and a comparison of the accounls presenied with the underlying records. It also includes consideration of any material unusual items or disclosures in the accounts, and seeking explanations from you as trustees concerning any of such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit and consequently we do not express an albdit opinion on the view given as to wheiher the accounts present a 'true and fair view, and the ￿port 15 limited io those matters set out in the statement below. Independent examiners, stAtement In connection with our examination, no matter has come to our attention: l. Which gives us reasonable cause to believe that any material misststemenl in ihe requirements: a) to keep accounting records in accordance with section 130 of the 2011 Actand b) to prepare accounts which accords with the accounting records and omply with the a¢¢ounting requirements of the 201 l Act This fm is regulated bj. the A5SOCÈ#tion of Chartered Certified Account8nt5 in the conduct of Accounting and Consultanc J w'ork.