Charis Ministries Africa
Annual Report and Financial Accounts For the year ended 31[st] March 2023
Charis Annual Report 2022-2023 'Not by might, nor by power but by my Spi17t,' says the LordAlmighty. (Zechaiiah 4..6) Charis - Ob"ectives and activities 1. To advance the Chnstian faith in accordance wtth the Statement of tllets in our schedule in Mozambique and in other parts of the world as the truslees may from tIMe-ttime think rrt and to ft51fi1 such other purposes which are exclusively charitable according to the law of England and Wales and are connected with the charitable work of the trust. 2. Relieve sickness and financial hardship and to promote and preserve good health by the provision of funds, goods. or services of any kind in Mozambique and in such other parts of the world as the trustees from time to time may think fft. Achievements and erforniance CHARIS M!N.S-: 141[> 4-: RI-JJ We thank God for all that has been achieved this year through the partnership of Charis teams and supporters in the UK, Mozarnbique, and Ethiopia. The focus has continued to be transfomiing lives and communities by God's practical love and compassion in action amongst the poorest of the poor and the preaching and teaching of God's Word to the poorly resourced. We look back and are amazed at God's faithful provision which has made every act of kindness possible. Mozambique Bandua continues to be a focus for Charis because of the wntinuing daily hardship and poverty of the people in the resettlement areas of Bandua. We were able to help 20 more families with small famis, seeds and tools providing enough food for 9-12 months. Aongside the famis we have provided bikes which is a lrfeline to those whose famis are far away. We built 17 houses and provided the mats, and basic ness[tIeS to the most needy. Throughout the year we have provided food kits for a number of vulnerable and elderly and helped a numFr with micro-businesses. Bandua Kids bring muth joy to the teaml The numbers are always huge,. beeen 200-500 kids tumed up at the various clubs held on the trips. Orlando always leads them in praise and worship and the team use fun and games to teach them about Jesus. And 100 kids were blessed with flipflops. Bandua School became a focus on 2 trips when we were able to feed 700-800 schoolkids at a school in one of the resettlement areas that SLrffered much damage in the cyclones. The school has a couple of tents used for classrooms and the rest of the children are taught under trees. The teachers shared about the lack of motivation of the pupils and how the blessing of sweet porridge brought such encouragement to them. Vilanculos villages were visited regularly by the team to preach and encourage and assess any needs. Seeds and tools were provided for 7+village farnis to help the communtties. And 22 monthly food_kits distribLrted for the most vulnerable wrth no family to help Cyclone Freddy hit Vilanculos in March and caused much deva51alion destroying or damaging many houses. We thank God we reiVed funding to build 16 houses (March &April 2023). 16 Schoolkids were kttted OLrt for school for a year. Mel & Mandy mission- Mel and Mandy made 2 trips. MayJJune for 6 kS and OctoberlNovember for 4 weeks. During these visits they visited Bandua and witnessed the great work the team have been doing there. They visited the villages around Vilanculos to preach and reunite wth friends and respond to various health needs. Bible training, praying, and envisioning with the team was an important focus and things were moved forward re the future of the ministry. Life Centre We thank God that the realisation of our vision to build a multi-use classroom at our Vilanculos base has begun and the wall has been completed. The Lrfe Centre vision is that it will be a pla of learning and growth. training in the bible and holistic mission, where young believers grow in their knowledge of and relationship with Jesus. a place of God's presen, where worship and prayer brings transformation to hearts and minds. Sesame Farm Unfortunately due to the flooding brought by Cyclone Freddy our 10 hectares Sesame fann produced very Itttle at harvest. The crop was submerged under water for weeks which
ruined the grovrth like many other families. farms in Bandua. At least we were abte to support a number of workers over the 6 months. Ethiopia Elizabeth wth her assistsnt Zenabu have continued to visit 33 of the poorest of the poor in and around the town of Nekemte providing monthly food kits. medical care, prayer, and encouragement_ This is in the context of an ongoing war and a very dangerous situation. In October they had to flee to Adis Ababa when the fighting broke out where they live. Elizabeth's young neighbours were shot and knlled. After 2 weeks they bravely retumed to continue to care for the poor. Charis now pays monthty rent for S on Elizabeth's list who previously were either homeless or whose living conditions were terrtble. Unlike in Mozam"que it is not possible to build houses in Nekemte. Schoolkids-Ch2ris sponsors 8 children to go to school. Due to the war Mel and Mandy were not able to meet with Elizabeth in October. Their hope and prayer are that they will be able to visit in October 2023. They have been meeting regularly on zoom to pray and share together. Charis UK New trustee In July the trustees were delighted to welcome another mernber to the board: Sarah Sleightholme. Sarah has been a wonderful advocate and supporter of Charis since her visit in 2019 and we are very happy that she has joined our team. Finances A ril 2022-March 2023 God has been faithful again this year and conts"nually fills up our jar when it gets lowl Income - Total received £83,847 vthich includes £7.601 HMRC. Regular monthly donations averaged £1800+ and a total of 22.904 and ad hoc donations - 53,307. Expenditure - £83,869 Balance 30 March 2022: Barclays - £20,625 BCI- £2,451 We thank God for all that has been achieved this year according to His promise: And God is able to bless you abundantly, so that in all things at all times, having all that you need, you will abound in every good wort(. gAs it is written.. °They have freely scattered their gifts to the p(K)r. theirrighteousness endures forever. *0 Now he who supplies seed to the sowerand bread for food 11 also supply and increase your store of seed and 11 enlarge the harvest of your11ghteousne. 11 You 11 be ennched in every way SO that you Gan be generous on every occasion, and thmugh us your genemsily 11 sU11 in thanksgiving to God., (2 Corinthians 9.'9-11) Forward Vision 2023-24 Mozambique Our prayer.. That God will continue to lead us to and enable us to help the most needy, who are crying out for help that we might help to alleviate their suffering and encourage and strengthen their hearts with God's powerful elemal Word. God will provide all that we need (faith, vision. and finances) to build and resource the Life Centre in Vilanculos, which will be for His glory and the extension of His kingdom. The team will grow in thetr love. unty and passion for Jesus and His kingdom, and be wholehearted in all they do.
Ethiopia Our Prayer.. God will proted Elizabeth and Zenabu and their families as they make their vists and meet all their needs. God will provide all we need to continue to provide for the monthly expenses of caring for the 33 and increase our store so that we can help more who are in extreme poverty. The way may be opened for Mel and Mandy to visit Elizabeth in October 2023. UK Our Prayer.. God will open up more door5 for us to share Charis, heart and be a voio for the VOIlesS. God will lead us to more partners, who can support Charis in our work. God will keep us all strong and heatthy and protect us from all hami. My goal is that they may be encouraged in heart and united in love, so that they may have the full riches of complete understanding, in order that they may know the mystery of God, namely. Chri< in whom are hidden all the treasures of wis(lom and knowledge. (Colossians 2.'2-3J Approved by Trustees:
CJ[As J5juSS AfJUCA (cAarity No.. 1138859) RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS ACCOUNTS For the earen 31st March 2023 unlI1ed De5I8thated 2023 2022 INCOMING RESOURCES Standin8 orders Other donation5 Grants receivable Gift 3id Other incornin8 Tesources 21.650 33,385 21.650 44.885 11.0 7,601 724 27,236 32.095 9,900 4.274 11,500 7,601 724 TOTAL INCOME 69,360 S,0(x) 11,500 85.860 73,505 £XPENOITURE Lotal workers MozambiquÈ Ethiopia 12,603 5,250 2.122 617 12.603 5.250 2.122 6.617 14,439 4,918 3,300 1,690 815 Outreèch expen5e5 Missionary Costs and expenses Donations to Ministry partner5 Website setup feE5 and char8e5 Motor and tran5POrt expenses House building Kids clublmusit 8roup Mediclnes Micro businesslprojects F3rnilie5 in need Bank char6es Vilanculos/A8low Centre Life Centre construction cost5 Admini51rative and internet expenses Trustee Coordinator fees and expenses Chaiis Consultari8 Ltd Setup fee5 and char8es Miscellaneou5 eKpen5e5 966 5,377 5,360 1,139 394 6,885 18,948 1,140 2,617 966 5.377 5,360 1.139 394 6,885 18.948 1,140 2.617 3,316 1.222 2,400 3.165 5,069 5,100 4,617 20.859 742 168 2,571 15.487 1.482 2,045 3.316 1,222 2,400 3,165 5.069 1,762 3,662 TOTAL EXPENDITURE 75,274 9,316 84,590 83,657 MOVEMENT IN FUNDS -5,914 5.000 2,184 1.270 -10,152 Funds brought forward 1st April 2022 14,124 10,000 24.124 34.276 Funds carried forward 31st M3rch 2013 8,210 5,000 12,184 25,394 24.124
cJLAsus (Cfiarity No: 1138859) srATEMENT OF ASSEfs AND UABIUTIES For the ear endi 31st March 2023 2022 SHAND BANK BAiANCES Barclays Bank1sierlÈngl BO Bank (MaMgue MQb(xll 20.607 na 20,626 3.498 C1C(ttaria lld&(uunt 25.394 24,124 FUNDS Unresrritted Designated RtrIcted 8210 14,124 184 io,(x)o 24.124 Approved by the Tru5teeson the 20thJanuary2024 arKI itsbehall by.. o CdOA- /L41/0 Mel Wejch Mandy Hunter
csfAlUS AIsriUES AC (cAarity No.. 1138859) NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS earendin 31st March 2023 Fund5 At l April 2022 Incoming re50urce5 E¥penditure At 31 March 2023 De518nèted funds School feeding fund 5.000 5,000 5,000 5,000 Restricted fund5 Life Centre fund Keyboard fund Travel fund 10,000 5,000 500 3.316 11,684 500 10.000 11,5 9,316 12.184
c5[AS MS£juS5 AYIUCA (cftarity No." 1138859) INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT I report to the trustee5 on my examlnation of the accounts of the above charity I'the Tru5t"I for the year ended 315t March 2023. As the charity's trustee5, you a responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the reouirements of the Charities Act 20111 the Att'l. I report in SPect of my examination of the Trust'5 account5 carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my e%3mination, I have followed all the applicable Direttions given by the Charity Commission under seclion 14515llbl of the Art. I have completed my exafflination. I confirm that no materi31 matters have tome to my attention in £onnection with the examination which gives me c3U5e to believe that in. ariy material respect.. In conthertion with my exatnination, no matter has come to my 3ttention'. the accountin8 records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Act., or the accounts did not accord with the accounting records-. or the 3ccounis did not comply with the applitable requirements concerning the form and coritent of 3ccounts sei out iri the Chèritie5 (Actounts Reports) Reaulations 2008 other than any requirements that the accounts give a'true and fair, view which 15 not È marter considered as part of an independent exèmination. I h?vÈ no concerns and have come across t)0 other matters in wnnection with the examination to which attention should be drawn thS report in orderto enable a proper understanding of the aicounts to be reached. 1&8nedl Peter G Howard 6 Furness Close Dinnington Sheff ield 5252 21st January 2024