2023-04-29-accounts - Global City International

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ANNUAL REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 APRIL 2023

GLOBAL CITY INTERNATIONAL

(A Company Limited by Guarantee)

CHARITY REGISTRATION NUMBER: 1138192

COMPANY REGISTRATION NUMBER: 7240451

GLOBAL CITY INTERNATIONAL (A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE)

CONTENTS

Legal & Administrative Information

Directors Annual Report

Statement of Financial Activities

Balance Sheet

Notes of the Financial Statements

GLOBAL CITY INTERNATIONAL (ROYAL CITY MISSION) (A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE)

LEGAL AND ADMINSTRATIVE INFORMATION

Registered Charity	1138192
	7240451
Company Limited by Guarantee
Registered Address	55 LAKEDALE ROAD
	PLUMSTEAD
	LONDON
	SE18 1PR
Trustees & Management Commitee	Loveline Petamboh-Pekeleke
	Ngwefah Akum Amang
Bankers	Lloyds PLC
End of Financial Year	30 April 2023
Governing Document	Memorandum and Artcles of
	Associaton

GLOBAL CITY INTERNATIONAL (ROYAL CITY MISSION) (A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE)

Objects

To relieve sickness and financial hardship and to promote and preserve good health by the provision of funds, goods or services of any kind, including through the provision of counselling and support in such parts of the United Kingdom or the world as the Trustees from time to time may think fit; and

to advance education in such ways and in such parts of the United Kingdom or the world as the Trustees from time to time may think fit.

to advance the Christian faith [in accordance with the Statement of Beliefs] in such ways and in such parts of the United Kingdom or the world as the Trustees from time to time may think fit;

Independent Examiners

Laurencia Kwanga

GLOBAL CITY INTERNATIONAL (ROYAL CITY MISSION) (A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE)

STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT

Governing Document

The organization is a charitable company limited by guarantee, incorporated on 30th March 2010 and registered as a charity with the charity commission on 28th September 2010. The Memorandum of association establishes the objects and powers of the charitable company and is governed under its articles of Association.

Organizational Structure

The charity trustees are responsible for the general control and management of the charity.

The trustees give their time freely and receive no remuneration or other financial benefits. The trustees meet regularly and are responsible for taking decisions in relation to the smooth functioning of the charity. The trustees have set up subcommittees to assist them oversee certain aspect of the charity’s work.

Recruitment and Appointment of Trustees

The existing trustees are responsible for the recruitment of new trustees. In selecting trustees, great effort is made to identify people who regularly attend events, functions and meetings organized by the charity and are willing to help volunteer in our broader community work. Potential trustees are invited to attend to trustees’ meetings as observers and are given the aims and objectives, and if all agree, are then proposed new trustees at the subsequent trustees meeting. This process allows due consideration of the persons, skills, eligibility, personal competence, specialist knowledge and ensures that the right people are selected.

Induction and Training of Trustees

Following appointment, new trustees are introduced to their new role and given copies of the memorandum and articles of association. They are also introduced to

GLOBAL CITY INTERNATIONAL (ROYAL CITY MISSION) (A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE)

the policies and procedures adopted by the charity. A number of publications from the charity commission are also provided including the guidance on charities and public benefit and the advancement of religion for the public benefit. This ensures that new trustees are acquainted with their role and responsibility under the charities act. Initially, new trustees work with existing trustees in particular projects and activities run by the charity. New trustees are encouraged and invited to attend short training sessions to familiarize themselves with the charity and the context within which it operates.

Risk Management

The trustees have conducted a review and assessed the risk to which the charity is exposed. Where appropriate, systems and/or procedures have been established to mitigate the risk the charity faces. Internal control risks are minimized by the implementation of procedures for the authorization of all transactions and projects. Appropriate Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks supported by regularly reviewed policies are made for those who work with children and other vulnerable groups within the charity and community. These checks are carried again every two years in line with statutory requirements.

OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES

Our Aims

Our objects as set out in the memorandum and articles of association are:

to relieve sickness and financial hardship and to promote and preserve good health by the provision of funds, goods or services of any kind, including through the provision of counselling and support in such parts of the United Kingdom or the world as the Trustees from time to time may think fit; and

to advance education in such ways and in such parts of the United Kingdom or the world as the Trustees from time to time may think fit.

GLOBAL CITY INTERNATIONAL (ROYAL CITY MISSION) (A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE)

to advance the Christian faith [in accordance with the Statement of Beliefs] in such ways and in such parts of the United Kingdom or the world as the Trustees from time to time may think fit

Our Objectives Our objectives are set to reflect our aims and purpose. Each year our trustees carry out a review of our objectives and activities to ensure they reflect and preserve our aims. In carrying out this review, the trustees have considered the Charity Commission’s general guidance on public benefit and in particular the advancement of religion for public benefit. The Ministerial Council (MC) has the responsibility of promoting the whole mission of the Charity (Royal City Mission (RCM)), Pastoral and Evangelistic, social and ecumenical. The MC is committed to enabling as many people as possible to worship at our Church and become a part of RCM. The MC maintains an overview of worship and makes suggestions on how our services can involve the many groups that live within our community. Our services and worship put faith into practice through talent development, prayer, provision of pastoral care, missionary and outreach work, scripture, music and sacrament.

PUBLIC BENEFIT ACTIVITIES, ACHIEVEMENT AND PERFORAMNCE

In planning our activities for the year, we kept in mind the Charity Commission’s guidance on public benefit at our trustee meetings. The charity carries out a wide range of activities in pursuance of its charitable aims. The trustees consider that these activities, summarized below, provide benefit both to those who worship at our church and the wider London community. The charity was pleased to announce the opening of its new office space at;

55 Lakedale Road Plumstead London SE18 1PR

GLOBAL CITY INTERNATIONAL (ROYAL CITY MISSION) (A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE)

Activities

The MC are keen to offer a range of services during the week and over the course of the year that the community find both beneficial and spiritually fulfilling. For example, mid- week services provide an intimate and reflective environment for worship whilst opportunities are provided for people to engage in more outgoing worship such as by the youth department within the church. This year we have been successful in welcoming more families, students and young people into our church and have agreed new styles of worship to represent the various groups within the church. We have also instituted a Single’s Forum which offers a loving and understanding environment where youth singles issues are discusses with the aim of strengthening community bonds and boosting friendship and professional values. The Charity also organized health and wellbeing sessions and fostered physical exercise through the Royal City Football club.

During the year under review, we offered a wide range of religious services and activities as summarized below;

Seminars : Capacity Building, Business, Music.

Workshops : Relationship, Marriage and Leadership Workshops

Forums: Marriage and Youth Forums

Retreats and conferences : Spiritual Emphasis, Capacity Building, Leadership Church Services : Every Thursdays and Sundays.

Review of Year 2022 – 2023

Discussions on quality single and marriage relationships
Effective Leadership seminar
Couple’s forum under various Themes, Online
Women’s Retreat /Women’s Conference
Crossover Service, 55 Lakedale Road Plumstead, London SE18 1PR.

GLOBAL CITY INTERNATIONAL (ROYAL CITY MISSION) (A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE)

Use of Volunteers

Volunteers are an important asset to both our faith and work in the community. A great contribution is made by these Volunteers who put in many hours for the advancement of the aims and objectives of the charity within the church and community. Without this valuable contribution of time, energy, resources and expertise we would not have been able to achieve so much.

All our trustees also give their time freely. We encourage all members of the Church/Charity to be involved in voluntary activities and work within the community and to share their skills and expertise with others. All those volunteers working with projects that involve children and vulnerable people are all CRB checked.

Grant Making Policy

The trustees consider grant making an effective means of delivering aid through local partners. Local partners have access to facilities, expertise, staff or other resources, in the field and they may be better placed to deliver aid speedily and efficiently. Those attending the charity have been encouraged to give generously to disaster appeals affecting various countries around the world, and other Charities. Part of the future plans of the Charity is to regular donate to other Organizations and Charities

Financial Review

We hold cash at the bank of both restricted and unrestricted fund. This has been the result of sound financial management and the support of both members and other financial donors generated a very positive financial outcome during the current accounting period.

Principal Funding Sources: The charity’s main source of income is generous giving, donations, and contributions from members, partners and project sponsors. In the coming year, we anticipate funding from Local authorities for the implementation of specific community-based projects.

GLOBAL CITY INTERNATIONAL (ROYAL CITY MISSION) (A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE)

Investment Policy

The trustees have a general power of investment and so enjoy considerable freedom to invest in such investment assets as they see fit. Aside from retaining a prudent amount in reserves each year most of the charity’s funds are to be spent in the short term so there are few funds for long term investment. A review of investment policies is therefore planned as and when necessary.

Reserves Policy

The trustees have examined the charity’s requirement for reserves in the light of the main risks to the organization. In reviewing its reserve requirement, the trustees have decided that the charity needs to hold a small number of reserves to cover emergency situations. The trustees also employ a strategy whereby reserves are built through planned operating surpluses.

The reserves are needed to meet the working capital requirements of the charity and the trustees are confident that at this level they would be able to continue the current activities of the charity in the event of a significant drop in funding.

Plans for the Future

The charity plans continuing the activities outlined above in the forthcoming years. However, the trustees realize that we must use the resources we have wisely and judiciously in implementing activities and projects in line with our aims and objectives within the charity and community to make the most difference.

The Charity will set up regular donations to other Organizations and Charities. We have established branches in USA and South Africa. We look forward to establishing Branches in Africa.

More support (resources, finances and expertise) will be granted to the establishment of other Royal City Mission branches around the world as determined by the Trustees.

Plans are also been developed to work on a number of schemes and projects with local councils such as London Borough of Greenwich, Waltham Forest, Barking and Dagenham.

GLOBAL CITY INTERNATIONAL (ROYAL CITY MISSION) (A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE)

Our work is not limited to the above within the community. We will be organizing Trainings, seminars and workshops in Employability skills, CV writing, interviewing techniques, Careers information advice and guidance, ESOL, Catering, Security Training, Drug and Crime free

Campaigns, Care Training, Health Campaigns (e.g., Oral Health, Birth Control, Postnatal Advice), Green Campaigns, Volunteering

GLOBAL CITY INTERNATIONAL (ROYAL CITY MISSION) (A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE)

Charity Examiners

It was agreed to appoint Laurencia Kwanga as the Independent Examiner.

Approved: By the Trustees Dated 1[st] March 2023

STATEMENT OF TRUSTEES RESPONSIBLITIES

Under the Charities Act 1993, the trustees are required to prepare a statement of accounts for the accounting year which gives a true and fair view of the state of the church. They are required to

select suitable accounting policies and apply them consistently.
make judgments and estimates that are reasonable and prudent.
state whether the applicable accounting standards have been followed.
prepare financial statements on an ongoing basis

They are responsible for keeping proper records which disclose with reasonable accuracy the finances of the charity at any time and to ensure that such accounts comply with the charities Act 1993. They also have a responsibility to safeguard the assets of the church and take reasonable steps to detect fraud or other irregularities.

Approved by the Trustees on 7[th] July 2024 and Signed on their behalf by, FonLoveline Petiamboh-Pekeleke, Trustee.

INDEPENDENT EXAMINER REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF GLOBAL CITY INTERNATIONAL

I report on the accounts of the Charity for the year ended 30 April 2023, which are set out on the following pages which have been prepared on the basis of the accounting policies shown in the corresponding pages.

Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner

GLOBAL CITY INTERNATIONAL (ROYAL CITY MISSION) (A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE)

The trustees of the charity are responsible for the preparation of accounts: they consider that the audit requirement under section 43(2) of the Charities Act 1993 (the 1993 Act)), does not apply. It is my responsibility to:

Examine the accounts under section 43(3) of the 1993 Act. Follow the procedures laid down in the General Directions given by the Charity Commissioners made under section 43(7)(b) of the 1993 Act, and State whether particular matters have come to my attention.

BASIS OF INDEPENDENT EXAMINERS REPORT

My examination was carried out in accordance with the General Direction given by the Charity Commissioner’s. An examination included a review of the accounting records kept. It also includes consideration of any unusual items of disclosures in the accounts. And seeking examinations from you as trustees concerning any matters.

The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit, and as a result I do not express an audit opinion on the view given by the accounts.

Independent Examiner’s Statement

In accordance with my examination, no matter has come to my attention:

which gives me a reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the requirements:
to keep accounting record in accordance with section 41 of the 1993 Act and - to prepare which accord with the accounting records and to comply with the accounting requirements of the 1993 Act.
Have not been met
To which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.

	GLOBAL CITY INTERNATIONAL	GLOBAL CITY INTERNATIONAL	GLOBAL CITY INTERNATIONAL	Charity No (if any)	1138192
	Annual accounts for the period
	Period start date	01/05/2022	To	Period end date	30/04/202 3

Section A	Statement
Recommended categories by activity Guidance Notes Incoming resources (Note 3) Income and endowments from: Donations and legacies S0 1 Charitable activities S0 2 Other trading activities S0 3 Investments S0 4 Separate material item of income S0 5 Other S0 6 *Total* S0 7 Resources expended (Note 6) Expenditure on: Raising funds S0 8
		53,731	-	-	53,73 1	43,7 34

Charitable activities

Separate material item of expense

Other

Total

Net income/(expenditure) before investment gains/(losses)

Net gains/(losses) on investments

Net income/(expenditure)

Extraordinary items

Transfers between funds

Other recognised gains/(losses):

Gains and losses on revaluation of fixed assets for the charity’s own use Other gains/(losses)

Net movement in funds

Reconciliation of funds:

Total funds brought forward

Total funds carried forward

-	-	-	-	-
-	-	-	-	-
-	-	-	-	-
53,731	-	-	53,73 1	43,7 34
-	-	-	-	-
-	-	-	-	-
6,676	-	-	6,67 6	11,1 28

32,519	-	-	32,51 9
39,195	-	-	39,19 5	11,1 28

Section B	Balance sheet	Balance sheet	Balance sheet	Balance sheet	Balance sheet	Balance sheet
Fixed assets Intangible assets (Note 15) Tangible assets (Note 14) Heritage assets (Note 16) Investments (Note 17) *Total fixed assets* Current assets Stocks (Note 18) Debtors (Note 19) Investments (Note 17.4) Cash at bank and in hand (Note 24) *Total current assets* Creditors: amounts falling due within one year (Note 20) *Net current* *assets/(liabilities)* *Total assets less current* *liabilities*	Guidance Notes Unrestricted funds Restricted income funds Endowmen t funds Total thisyear Total last year
		£	£	£	£	£
		F01	F02	F03	F04	F05
	B01	-	-	-	-	-
	B02	-	-	-	-	-
	B03	-	-	-	-	-
	B04	-	-	-	-	5,56 4
	B05	-	-	-	-	5,56 4

	B06	-	-	-	-	-
	B07	-	-	-	-	-
	B08	-	-	-	-	-
	B09	39,195	-	-	39,195	5,56 4
	B10	39,195	-	-	39,195	5,56 4

	B11	-	-	-	-	-

	B12	39,195	-	-	39,195	5,564

	B13	39,195	-	-	39,195	5,56 4

B14	-	-	-	-	-
B15	-	-	-	-	-

B16	39,195	-	-	39,1 95	5,56 4

B17	-			-	-
B18		-		-	-
B19	39,195		-	39,195	5,56 4
B20				-
B21	39,195	-	-	39,195	5,56 4

Signature			Print Name		Date of approval dd/mm/yyyy
LPP			Loveline Petiamboh-Pekeleke		07/07/2024