OFFICIAL ## **Trustees’ annual report (including Directors’ report) for the period** **From: Period start date 01 December 2019 To: Period end date 30 November 2020** **Charity name:** AFMIM CROYDON FELLOWSHIP Charity registration number: **1138816** ## **Company number:** ## **Objectives and activities** ||SORP reference|| |---|---|---| |Summary of the purposes of
the charity as set out in its
governing document|Para 1.17|1. 1.The advancement of the Christian religion
according to the Holy Scriptures, within
Croydon and surrounding areas.
2. Relieving sickness, poverty and financial
hardships through promotion and
preservation of good health by provision of
prayers, counselling, goods and funds.
3. Promotion of social cohesion by
establishment of youth empowerment
activities, funfairs, community and voluntary
work.| |Summary of the main
activities in relation to those
purposes for the public
benefit, in particular, the
activities, projects or services
identified in the accounts.|Para 1.17 and
1.19|**Objectives**
Croydon Fellowship commits itself to carrying out
God’s will through prayer, worship, learning and
action.| Trustees Annual Report AFMIM Croydon Fellowship 2019-2020 OFFICIAL |1.
**Establishing a sanctuary for worship**| |---| |We are called to the highest vocation of man on| |earth, that of worshipping God. Creating that| |environment is of paramount importance to Croydon| |Fellowship to enable God’s people men and women,| |young and old to worship God in the liberty the Spirit| |gives, without class or prejudice.| |2.
**Life Changing**| |This is a critical ministry which prepares God’s| |people for the life changing salvation of God and| |transformation of believers by grounding them in the| |Biblical truth. We share the joy of freedom and the| |freedom to worship Him in Spirit and in Truth, be it in| |church or in home group meetings.| |3.
**Impacting**| |•
Demonstrate the biblical truths to the| |fractured communities by the way we relate to| |and care for one another regardless of| |personal circumstances.| |•
Equip believers as disciples to disciple| |through teaching and training believers to| |lead others to the glory of the God.| |•
Communicate God to the communities| |through Evangelism and Missions either| |directly or supporting such.| |•
Impact our community by participating in| |community programs and global humanitarian| |efforts local or abroad.| Trustees Annual Report AFMIM Croydon Fellowship 2019-2020 OFFICIAL • Nurse and nurture the habit of prayer in our church life and in our home groups as well. The planning and execution of activities undertaken by AFMIM Croydon Fellowship have been in accordance to the Commission’s guidance on public benefit, and in particular the guidance on the advancement of religion. • AFMIM Croydon Fellowship provides an enabling environment for people within the Croydon catchment area to come, worship and pray with us every Sunday. We operate from Shirley High School. In these services the congregation is brought into the true knowledge of GOD through teachings. These services provide an ideal environment for spiritual growth to all. • We believe the result of our relationship with God is the relationship and fellowship among believers. We desire to demonstrate the biblical truths to the fractured communities by the way we relate to and care for one another. This is regardless one is a long term member, a new member, or just passing through or just visiting us for the day or one’s personal circumstances. • We equip believers as disciples to disciple others and thus carry out the important work of sharing the good news. We train and teach believers to lead others to the glory of the Trustees Annual Report AFMIM Croydon Fellowship 2019-2020 OFFICIAL living God. We communicate God to the communities through Evangelism and Missions either directly or supporting such. • We provide services which contribute to the spiritual and moral education of children. We provide Sunday school classes every Sunday where children are taught on the Christian doctrine. The teachings bring children to the full knowledge of Jesus Christ. Children are taught good moral behavior. • The church will continue to spread the good news of Christ through bible teachings in established home/cell groups. Home groups are conducted every week on a Wednesday to equip members with the word of God and these study groups are open to church and non-church members. • Our youth service are aimed at moulding our young generation into responsible citizens. Our youth are involved in various activities which make them interact with other youth groups from other churches. We have sponsored our youth to national conferences. We have also managed to sponsor our youth for social outings to allow them to interact with society thus imparting the Christian morals to the public. • AFMIM Croydon Fellowship organizes prayer outings each quarter to allow members an uninterrupted time of seeking the Lord. Trustees Annual Report AFMIM Croydon Fellowship 2019-2020 OFFICIAL • Carrying out, as a practical expression of religious beliefs, other activities (such as advancing education or conflict resolution, or relieving poverty), which may also be charitable-Jesus Christ commanded us in John 13:34 to love one another. As a church we have become our brother’s keeper by providing for the needy. In the period under review we have provided food, clothing, spiritual guidance, prayers and counselling to those in need. • Contributing to followers’ or adherents’ good mental and physical health; aiding the prevention of ill health, speeding recovery and fostering composure in the face of ill health- We carried out home visits to fellow members who were unwell from ill health. We also held prayers for their quick recovery and ensured that members had adequate clothing, food and financial support. • To help both the elderly and the young people through: The provision of recreational and leisure time activities provided in the best interest of Social Welfare and designed to improve their living conditions Trustees Annual Report AFMIM Croydon Fellowship 2019-2020 OFFICIAL |Statement confirming
whether the trustees have
had regard to the guidance
issued by the Charity
Commission on public
benefit|Para 1.18|We as Trustees of AFMIM CROYDON
FELLOWSHIP are committed to always abide by the
guidelines governing public benefit as issued by the
Charity Commission| |---|---|---| ## **Additional information (optional)** You may choose to include further statements where relevant about: SORP reference Para 1.38 Policy on grant making Para 1.38 Policy on social investment including program related investment Para 1.38 Contribution made by volunteers Other Trustees Annual Report AFMIM Croydon Fellowship 2019-2020 OFFICIAL ## **Achievements and performance** |Summary of the main
achievements of the charity,
identifying the difference the
charity’s work has made to
the circumstances of its
beneficiaries and any wider
benefits to society as a
whole.|Para 1.20|**Church Board:**
The vision of Croydon Fellowship is “Building an
Inwardly Strong and Outwardly Focused believer and
Church. All departmental functions are therefore
aligned to the vision of the church. The year’s theme
Missional Church based on Mat 28:16 was explained
to the leadership team and roles were outlined.
**Church Health:**
Croydon Fellowship church services continued every
Sunday at Shirley High School until government
announced the first UK national lockdown on 08th
March 2020 due to the Covid-19 pandemic. At this
point church moved from physical building to online
platforms mainly Zoom and Facebook.
On average 30 gadgets would be logged on the
Sunday services which on law of average meant the
whole membership would attend online services
weekly. The online Biblical teachings and preaching
continued to focus on building internal capacity of the
believers and church to sustain the outward focus.
The church continues to witness modest growth in
membership year on year with some new members
coming in.
The main challenge the church faced was that of
reaching out and supporting the membership as they
struggled to cope with the pandemic. There was no
prior experience of such, and adaptation was
subsequently at breakneck speed. Members and the
leadership often found adaptation, isolation and
remote peer support quite difficult especially when
some members became unwell due to the Covid-19
infection.
The pastors continued to provide bible teaching
albeit virtually every Wednesday. The online
platforms enabled members that previously could not
attend face to face home groups meetings, to attend
the virtual bible studies in the comfort of their own
homes.
The intercession team continued to hold prayer
meetings which was increased to weekly at the peak
time of the pandemic to allow virtual support to each
other, to intercede for the church, for the healing of
the nation and protection of the citizens from Covid-
19 and that the peace of God dwells among us. Our
now November annual weekend prayer and fasting
retreat which was planned to be online was
postponed due to a family bereavement of one of the
key speakers.
All individual department (Ladies, Youth, Children
and Men’s ministries were suspended due to the
Covid pandemic and all activities streamlined and| |---|---|---| Trustees Annual Report AFMIM Croydon Fellowship 2019-2020 OFFICIAL consolidated to ensure safety of the congregants and compliance with the law and national public health guidelines. ## **Additional information (optional)** You may choose to include further statements where relevant about: |||| |---|---|---| |Achievements against
objectives set|Para 1.41|| |Performance of fundraising
activities against objectives
set|Para 1.41|£3239.00 net was generated towards the building
fund under a 5-year plan to raise £100 000 towards
the purchase of a building for charitable purposes to
the benefit of the local community| |Investment performance
against objectives|Para 1.41|| |Other||| Trustees Annual Report AFMIM Croydon Fellowship 2019-2020 OFFICIAL ## **Financial review** |**Financial review**||| |---|---|---| |Review of the charity’s
financial position at the end
of the period|Para 1.21|**See attached Financial statements**| |Statement explaining the
policy for holding reserves
stating why they are held|Para 1.22|The Charity will keep at NatWest Bank saving account
funds enough to cover one year’s current rentals and
building onto these funds enough to deposit for a church
building.| |Amount of reserves held|Para 1.22|| |Reasons for holding zero
reserves|Para 1.22|| |Details of fund materially in
deficit|Para 1.24|| |Explanation of any
uncertainties about the
charity continuing as a going
concern|Para 1.23|| **Additional information (optional)** You may choose to include further statements where relevant about: |The charity’s principal
sources of funds (including
any fundraising)|Para 1.47|The principal source of funds for Croydon Fellowship
remains its membership. The charity does not have any
other investments other that the normal savings account
with NatWest where the building fund remains ring
fenced.| |---|---|---| |Investment policy and
objectives including any
social investment policy
adopted|Para 1.46|| |A description of the principal
risks facing the charity|Para 1.46|| |Other||| Trustees Annual Report AFMIM Croydon Fellowship 2019-2020 OFFICIAL ## **Structure, governance and management** |Description of charity’s
trusts:||| |---|---|---| |Type of governing document:
for example,trust deed,
memorandum and articles of
association etc|Para 1.25|**TRUST DEED**| |How is the charity
constituted?
for example limited company,
unincorporated association,
CIO|Para 1.25|**TRUST**| |Trustee selection methods
including details of any
constitutional provisions e.g.
election to post or name of
any person or body entitled
to appoint one or more
trustees|Para 1.25|**APPOINTED**| ## **Additional information (optional)** You may choose to include further statements where relevant about: **----- Start of picture text -----**
Policies and procedures
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adopted for the induction and
training of trustees
The charity’s organisational Para 1.51 Board of Trustees
structure and any wider
network with which the Mr A Gandi –Chair
charity works
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Dr HM Saziya, Mrs F Mupamhadzi, Mr M
Mukuwa, Mrs A Paradza, Mrs G
Chimbganda–Committee Members
CHURCH BOARD
Chairperson/Pastor (A.Chirara)
Vice Chairman (S Maruzani)
Secretary (I Matema)
Adminstrator (J Mutudza)
Youth Pastor (Pastor D Zhwau)
Committee Members
M.Madafi/P Hodza/M Mukuwa
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Trustees Annual Report AFMIM Croydon Fellowship 2019-2020 OFFICIAL Para 1.51 Relationship with any related parties Other ## **Reference and administrative details** |Charityname|AFMIM CROYDON FELLOWSHIP| |---|---| |Other name the charity uses|| |Registered charitynumber|1138816| |Charity’s principal address|**13 Laurel Crescent, Croydon. CR0 8LY**| ## **Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity** |1
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**Name:**||24/09/2021| |---|---|---| |||| ||Munya Mtetwa|| **October 2018** 1 **IER** ## **Relevant professional qualification(s) or body (if any):** **Address:** 4 Shiers Avenue, Dartford, DA1 5FQ ## **Section B Disclosure** Only complete if the examiner needs to highlight material matters of concern (see CC32, Independent examination of charity accounts: directions and guidance for examiners). **Give here brief details of any items that the examiner wishes to disclose** . **October 2018** 2 **IER** OFHQAL CHARITY COMMISSION FOIENGLAND APID WAiES AFMIM Croydon Fellowship 1138816 Receipts and payments accounts CC16a For the period Dec-19 To Nov-20 Section A Receipts and payments Unrestrbcted lunds RÈstrbcted fund$ Endowmenl funds Total fvnd$ La5tyear iotswnearest É tothertsirestE neare5t£ tothé wrest £ to thè nèar8St e A1 Receipts Tithes & Offerings Fundraising Activities Ladies Fund Conthbtrtw)ns her Donaiioris (Xher Inc¢)mè 33.1x13 3.239 1.980 2,227 815 J3.003 3.239 1.980 2.227 815 23,928 10,433 4,755 3,7SS .427 tota ross income or AR) 41364 41.264 $1,298 A2 As$Èt and Investment sales, (see tablÈl. Interest Income 41.264 41.264 51.298 A3 Pa ments Rpnl & Venue Hire Fuel & T@vel Costs Subscnblion & Fee5 Wellare Omaiions Hall Hire & OlherFundFaing C051s Molorvehicle Running Cost5 Other Costs Communicabon Prayer Oubng Gifts Ènd Honatanyt Conferen￿S rd Machine Charges Insurance Equipmeni Purthase PA Sysiem Maintenance 5.790 260 S,790 2$ 13.504 9.331 2.215 1,790 2.0S2 1.618 789 2.977 2.517 7,599 530 1.419 969 7SS 12.139 1.320 1.184 6$4 1.74$ 32 1.419 969 755 12,139 1,320 1.184 6S4 1,745 32 1.330 619 T11 612 Sub totsl ,797 26,797 50.730 A4 Asset and investment rcha$Ès, see table Church Equipment Sub total 26,797 26,797 50,730 Net ofreceipts/(payments) A5 TransfÈrs bÈtwèen fund$ A6 Cash funds last yÈar end Cash funds this year Ènd 14.467 14.467 568 130 72,S40 87,007 72,540 87,007 71,842 72.540 CCXX R1 accounls ISSI 27109r2021 OFFiaAL Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period Unrestrl¢ted Restrlcted fund$ funds to n*rwt£ Endowment funds ttsn•aml£ Categori Detall8 B1 Cash fund$ M•ln bJTrkacCr￿rrt Ladt•sbfrnk8¢eowit 4185 724 . Total cash funds ." . 87.007 <•)) OK OK.. R•stslet4d EDdowmgnt funds funds re8t£ DetalL8 Detalls I￿r￿Atyar￿9 lonal bdon Detall$ CunEntv4lu¢ B4 Assets retshwl for th• charfty's ovm uyè Jnourtth BS Uabllltles byone or InJsteg$ on bBhaifof all ￿trUs￿¢S Date of rtsval Sgnalur¢ Prlnt Name Harfet M Saztya 2710W2021 Allred Gandi 27109r2021 CCXX R2 a¢¢oun18 ISSI 2710W2021