Charis Annual Report 2024~2025 "Enlarge the place of your tent. stretch your tent curtains wide, do not hd back. lengthen your cords, strengthen your stakes. For you 7/ spread out to the 17ght and to the left." your descendants 11 dispossess nations and settle in their desolate crties. (Isaiah 54."2-3) CHARIS Charis - Ob'ectives and activities 1. To advan the Christian farth in accordance wtth the Statement of beliefs in our schedule in Mozambique and in other parts of the world as the trustees may from time-to-time think fft and to fulfil such other purposes which are exdusively charrtable 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 ServIS of any kind in Mozambique and in such other parts of the world as the trustees from time to time may think fit. AGhieY.ements.an.thrt.ormanGe We thank God for all that has been achieved this year through the partnership of Charis teams and supporters in the UK, Mozambique, and Ethiopia. The focus has continued to be the transformation of lives and communities by God's practical love and compassion in ath.on amongst the economically poor and the sharing of God's word among the drfferent generations. Following what we believed God communicated to us last year, 2024-2025 has been a year of weparation, making space for God's new work rooted in national contexts. Mozambique New homes- 20 new homes were buitt, and a number were repaired. Schoolkids 19 children were sponsored to go to school equipped with unrforms and school equipment. Micro-businesseslgrants - 5 people were given start up grantslloans to start small tSineSseS arKI 2 team members were sponsored with grants, one to start a grocery shop and another to buskl a rentable accommodation.
Training -A team member was sponsored on a year's engineering course. A young woman was trained in sewing for 6 months with the intention of starting a tailoring micro-business. And Orlando our core team member started a 5-month course at Hatfield SA Worship Academy in January 2025. Worshiplmusic school - 27 young students attended Orlando's start-up worship school at Vilanculos Centre. Families in Need - 110 families were provided with seeds for small farms and 89 monthly food kits were provided for the most vulnerable. Charis has continued to care for a number of individuals and children throughout the year providing medicines, water, transport costs and much more. Kids Clubs - 440 kids were regularly blessed with kids, clubs both in the town and in the villages. We have witnessed a growth in their faith and passion for Jesus. Registration of ACM (Associacao de Caridade de Mocambique) - National Association - In July 2024, our ministry was legally recognized in Mozambique. This recognttion is expected to open new doors and opportunities, strengthening our work moving forward. Life Centre- The registration of ACM opened the way to finally realise the vision of the Life Centre, a place of prayer and worship, discipleship and worship/music school. The building started in October 2024 and by March 2025 the structure is built, and God willing the Centre will be completed by July 2025. Bandua Outreach - Bandua continues to need practical aid. In 2024, many families struggled due to drought, leading to hunger among families and the elderly. We provided seeds and tools and started a new initiative in July to supply water pumps for small family farms to ensure year-round food production. Mel & Mandy Mission - Mel and Mandy were able to visit Mozambique twice this year- Ma -June/Jul and October-November 2024. Their focus was team encouragement through fellowship, prayer and bible training" overseeing of Charis, various projects and ministries-they visited Bandua and were able to oversee the start of the Water pump trial initiative and ACM farm. They visited people and villages helped, as well as friends and partners and provided practical medical help and preached in various villages and churches. In October/November alongside ministry co-ordinator Sergio they oversaw the start of the Life Centre building Project. Regular Team prayerlencouragement- Mel and Mandy have been in regular daily contact through atsappIernaII and zoom meetings for prayer and updates as we work and partner together to fulfil Gods purposes.
Ethiopia This year has seen a growth in Elizabeth's compassion ministry to the vulnerable poor expanding to include Addis Ababa since August 2024. In Nekemte, the conflicts raged throughout the year making it a very dangerous place for Elizabeth as she travelled about her hometown to carry out her pastoral visits. After much prayer we all agreed that she should move to be wrth her family in Addis. Nekemte 26 vulnerable poor were helped with monthly food, medicines, and pastoral care until July 2024. In July 10 individuals graduated in Nekemte and were given micro grants to start small businesses. This left 13 in Nekemte, who are continuing to receive monthly food kits or cash gifts. Charis still provides monthly food for 8 children, who have also been sponsored to go to school. Addis since August 2024 Due to the ongoing conflicts in Oromio and Amhara regions many young families have fled to Addis Ababa to seek safety. However, this is resulting in a massive increase in the number of young mothers with children homeless and living on the streets. Charis in partnership with Elizabeth and Febien are seeking to rescue as many families as possible. Elizabeth 'adopted' Lemane and took her to live with her in Addis ababa, she is now attending school and is very happy. Families in need - 16 individuals including mothers, grandmas, children, sick and disabled now receive monthly food and medical help + 3 families have been housed in rented rooms. New key worker - In 2025, Elizabeth's daughter Febien was invited to join the ministry as Outreach Coordinator. Her role is to strengthen and expand the ministry. Her first task is to register a new national association, which will create new connections and opportunities to help more families. Mel and Mandy Visits (May 20241March 2025): Visiting Elizabeth and Febien in Ethiopia was a privilege. Both trips were filled with prayer, encouragement, and vision. In March 2025, Mel and Mandy met with families and vulnerable individuals across Addis, hearing their inspiring stories of moving from despair to hope.
Finances: A ri12024-March 2025 Income- £83,000 (which includes HMRC £8281 and monthly regular donations- £25,181) Expenditure - £101,877 Balance March 31•t 2025: Barclays - £43,964.64 BCI Mozambique - £385 Forward Vision 2025-2026 As we enter a new year, we anticipate and embrace God's promises with faith. The fields are white unto harvest, and many still need to experience Jesus, saving love. We pray 'Lord, send more workers into our harvest fields in Mozambique and Ethiopia. Let us witness Jesus as Savior and strive together for His kingdom of justice, truth, love, and mercy., Mozambique Our prayer: The Life Centre will be completed and up and running as a worshiplmusic school, a discipleship training ntre and place of prayer operating as a missional hub of God's transforming presence, where many, particularly of the younger generation, will grow in their understanding, knowledge and experience of who God is- Father, Son and Holy Spirit - and go out to love and serve the Lord with whole-hearted passion and live lives of integrity in their communities. The Life Centre will begin to welcome and embrace visitors, Christian leaders and teachers from the nations. Orlando will flourish in his role as Co-ordinator of Worship/Music training. Sergio will continue to grow in his role as Ministry Co-ordinator - as a servant leader and passionate disciple-maker. More families and vulnerable poor helped practically with houses, water pump farms, seeds and tools, micro-grants etc. The national team aims to increase its confidence and ability to advance this national work/ministry.
Ethiopia Our prayer: For Elizabeth and Febien to continue to have God's heart of compassion for the marginalised poor and God's protection in all they do. For God's help and favour in the registering of Charis Ethiopia, the national association. More families with children will be rescued from homelessness and find hope through Jesus and transformation. That doors of hope/community centres will open up across the city where rescued families can live together in peace and fellowship. UK Our prayer. Let us seek wisdom and faith as we facilitate and support the ministries in Mozambique and Ethiopia. May we respond to new opportunities and move into the future with openness. "Is not this the kind of fasting I have chosen." to loose the chains of injustice and untie the cords of the yoke, to set the oppressed free and break every yoke? Is it not to share your food with the hungry and to provide the poor wanderer with shelter- when you see the naked, to clothe them, and not lo lurn away from your own flesh and blood? 11 The LORD will guide you always," he will satisfy your needs in a sun-scorched land and will strengthen your frame. You will be like a well-watered garden, like a spn.ng whose waters never fail. (Isaiah 58. 6-7/11) Approved by trustees.
C7fAgus ms]uES AYJUCA (CAarity No.. 1138859) RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS ACCOUNTS For the ear endin 31st March 2025 Unrestricted Desi8n3ted Restricted 2025 2024 INCOMING RESOURCES Standing orders Other donations Grants receNable Gift aid Other Incoming resources 26,946 26,337 21,100 8,281 26,946 26,337 21,100 8,281 23,911 82,401 8,500 7,581 TOTAL INCOME 82,664 82,664 122,393 EXPENDITURE Local workers Mozambique Ethlopia 13,497 7,696 930 11,583 4,409 293 3,516 4,481 627 6,098 16,806 997 2,882 13,497 7,696 930 11,583 12,398 8,612 517 5,261 1,538 569 6,348 7,950 889 1,996 18,797 1,075 2,253 4,391 779 2,400 332 4.447 Outreach expenses Missionary costs and expenses Training expenses Website fees and thar8es Motor and transport expenses House bulldin8 Kids club/Music group Micro business/proJects Families In need Bank. charges Ilanculos/Aglow Centfe "fe Centre construction costs Administrative expenses Charis Coordinator fees and expenses ACM registrats'on fees and thar8es Mi$cellaneous expenses 293 3,516 4,481 627 6,098 16,806 997 2,882 17,796 947 5,700 1,174 2.445 17,796 947 5,700 1,174 2,445 TOTAL EXPENDITURE 84,081 17,796 101,877 80,552 NET MOVEMENT IN FUNDS -1,417 -17,79G -19,213 41,841 Funds biou8hi forward 1st Aprfil 2024 43,942 23,293 67,235 25,394 Funds carried forward 31st March 2025 42,525 5,497 48,022 67,235
cKAgUS WMSrn£s AfJUCA (c(ritY No: 1138859) STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES For the ear endin 31st March 2025 2025 2024 CASH AND BANK BALANCES Barclays Bank (Sterling) BCI Bank (Mozambique Metical) Cash in Hand 43,965 366 2,191 1,500 63,507 482 1446 1800 Current account Mozambique Eithopia 48,022 67,235 FUNDS Unrestricted Designated Restritted 42,525 43,942 5,497 23,293 48,022 67,235 Approved by the Trustees on the 8th January 2026 and signed on its behalf by: Mel Welch Mandy Hunter
CAs AYIUCA (cfiarity No: 1138859) NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS For the ear endin 31st March 2025 Funds At l April Incoming 2024 resources Expenditure At 31 March 2025 Restricted funds Ljfe Centre fund 23,293 17,796 5,497 23,293 17,796 5,497
CAR[s Ms]uSS AfJUCA (C(rity No: 1138859) INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity ("the Trust") for the year ended 31st March 2025. As the char.ty's trustees. you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the req.uirements of the Charities Act 2011 ("the Act"). I report in respect of my examination of the Trust's accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination. I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act. I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention In connection with the examinatton which gives me cause to believe that in, any material respect: In connection with my examination. no matter has come to my attention: the accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Art: or - the accounts dKJ rK)t accord with the accounting records; or the accounts did not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the form and content of accounts set out in the Charities (Accouqts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirements that the accounts give a 'true and fair. view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination. I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn In this re£>ort in order to enable 3 proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. (S"gned) Peter G Howard 6 Furness Close Dinnington Sheffield S25 2TT 8th January 2026
c9(As AYAICA (Cfia-rity No." 1138859) INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity ("the Trust") for the year ended 31st March 2025. As the charity's trustees. you are fesponslble for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Art 2011 (-the Act"). I report in respect of my exarninatlon of the Trust's accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Aci and in carryin8 Out my examination, I have followed all the applicable Dirertions given by the Charity Commission under section 14515)Ib) of the Act. I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention In connection with the e.xaminat•on which 8wes me cause to believe that in, any material respect: In connection With my examination. no matter has come to my attention: the accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Act. or - the accwnts dKI not accord with the accounting records. or the accounts did not comply with the applicable requlrements concernin8 the form and content of accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Re8ulations 2008 other than any requirements that the accounts give a 'true and fair, View which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination. I have no concerns and have come across no other Matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn In this re(K)rt in order to enable a oroper understanding of the accounts to be reached. (sned} Peter G Howard 6 Furness Close Dinnington Sheffield S25 2TT 8th January 2026