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2021-05-31-accounts

REGISTERED COMPANY NUMBER: 07308725 (England and Wales) REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER: 1139291

Report of the Trustees and

Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 May 2021

for

KHARIS MINISTRIES (A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE)

Richard Samson Chartered Accountant 21 Coldharbour Lane London SE5 9NR

KHARIS MINISTRIES

Contents of the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 May 2021

Page
Report of the Trustees 1 to 5
Independent Examiner's Report 6
Statement of Financial Activities 7
Balance Sheet 8 to 9
Notes to the Financial Statements 10 to 16
Detailed Statement of Financial Activities 17 to 18

KHARIS MINISTRIES

Report of the Trustees for the Year Ended 31 May 2021

The Trustees who are also directors of the charity for the purposes of Companies Act 2006, present their report with the financial statements of the charity for the year ended 31 May 2021. The financial statements comply with the Charities Act 2011, the Companies Act 2006, the Memorandum and Articles of Association, and Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effective January 2019).

OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES

Objectives and aims

The objects of the charity are to advance the Christian faith in accordance with the teachings of the Bible and to further the gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ by any and all means possible; and the relief of poverty, sickness and distress primarily but not exclusively in Africa by the provision of food, clothes and shelter and the relief of persons who are victims of natural disasters of war.

Significant activities

Activities which further the objectives include preaching the Word of God through regular Thursday and Sunday church meetings and Friday community based meetings held at the homes of members of the church congregation. As previously reported since 22 March 2020, this has not been possible as a result of government closure of places of worship due to the coronavirus pandemic.

The charity is actively engaged in providing wholistic support to many disadvantaged individuals from all walks of life. This support is provided in many different forms including fellowship, worship, education, training and practical application of Christian principles.This support was provided remotely during the period under review.

The charity encourages members of the church congregation to practice the belief that all activities of their lives must be guided and directed aright by the Word of God, which is the Bible.

The charity serves to provide a means through which people can seek God and lead lives based on sound Christian doctrine.

FINANCIAL REVIEW

Financial position

The trustees are pleased with the financial position of the charity at the balance sheet date.

Principal funding sources

The charity is maintained and operated by means of contributions from members of the congregation, private individuals, organisations or associations that share the objectives and aspirations of the charity and from revenues derived from its assets or business. All donations and contributions are non-refundable and shall be disbursed as the trustees see fit.

Investment policy and objectives

The trustees are of the opinion that the performance of the charity from a financial standpoint is in line with their expectations and plans for the charity.

The charity does not currently hold any investments.

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KHARIS MINISTRIES

Report of the Trustees for the Year Ended 31 May 2021

FINANCIAL REVIEW

Reserves policy

The charity does not currently analyse its funds into different classes or categories. All the funds are maintained in a single general fund.

Going concern

Despite the restrictions resulting from the worldwide pandemic the Charity has experienced continued growth under the guidance and leadership of Pastor David Antwi.

As previously reported he has continued to minister by recording sermons, services, talks and other material using a purpose built recording studio located in his home.

He has also provided support to Church members using internet video meetings, messaging and telephone.

Pastor David’s abilities and appeal to Church members is evidenced by their willingness to continue to support his work by way of donations to Kharis Ministries.

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KHARIS MINISTRIES

Report of the Trustees for the Year Ended 31 May 2021

FINANCIAL REVIEW

Long and continuing service award to the Church's founder

After careful consideration, the trustees resolved to make a long and continuing service award to Pastor David Antwi. The award was made to him in his capacity as a Pastor to support him in his service to the Church.

The award reflects the contribution that he has made and, continues to make, to the successful operations and growth of the Church prior to and following its inception. For the first 9 years he funded the church with his own resources and did not receive any remuneration.

Matters the trustees took into consideration included the following:

For over 20 years Pastor David has devoted his life to the purposes of the Church. He has been the main impetus, giving leadership and direction to the Church.

The benefits arising from his sacrificial labour are evident as the Church has experienced exponential growth under his guidance and leadership since 2002.

His presence is essential to the survival of the Church.

The Church would not exist without his valuable contribution. He is currently working towards structuring the Church to be more sustainable in his absence.

Following the UK government's restrictions on public gatherings and movement in March 2020, which led to the closure of all places of worship, he has maintained his dedication to the Church, ministering using recorded sermons, services, talks and other media. He has also provided full support to Church members using internet video meetings, messaging and telephone.

Pastor David's abilities and appeal to Church members is demonstrated by their willingness to support his work by donating to Kharis Ministries.

The trustees acknowledge his outstanding efforts and positive impact on the lives of church members during the period under review.

Since 2002 and throughout the pandemic, Pastor David has been using his family home as follows:

Church headquarters.

Recording studio and hub for all Church activity.

To store the majority of the Church's equipment as the Church does not have its own premises.

The size of his home is inadequate to accommodate Church operations and his family which include his wife and two young daughters. The trustees are aware of Pastor David's cramped living arrangements and his need to move into a larger property. Without assistance, this is anticipated to continue indefinitely.

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KHARIS MINISTRIES

Report of the Trustees for the Year Ended 31 May 2021

FINANCIAL REVIEW

Pastor David's commitment to the needs of the Church is evident, having chosen to limit the benefits he has received from the Church over the last 20 years (despite his full-time commitment), to enable the resources of the Church to be used elsewhere. The trustees concluded that the long and continuing service award was overdue.

The trustees believe that the net award after statutory deductions of two hundred and five thousand, four hundred and fifty six pounds is an appropriate sum to support him in his ministry.

The trustees are of the opinion that the award is expedient in the interests of the Church.

FUTURE PLANS

The trustees recognise that future plans to continue to grow the membership of the Church are dependent upon the continued service of Pastor David Antwi.

STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT

Governing document

The governing document of the charity is the Memorandum and Articles of Association of the company, limited by guarantee 'Kharis Ministries'.

Organisational structure

The charity is managed and controlled by the trustees. Currently all trustees are also directors of the company limited by guarantee.

Trustees meet regularly to make management and policy decisions.

REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS

Registered Company number

07308725 (England and Wales)

Registered Charity number

1139291

Registered office

2a Orchard Road Belvedere Kent DA17 5BP

Trustees

I Gogo P Afful-Mensah J N Y Darbo (resigned 28.2.22) T D Owusu-Lane Ms N A A Mensah J Dumson-Kofhan

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KHARIS MINISTRIES

Report of the Trustees for the Year Ended 31 May 2021

REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS

Independent Examiner

Richard Samson Chartered Accountant 21 Coldharbour Lane London SE5 9NR

Approved by order of the board of trustees on 9 March 2022 and signed on its behalf by:

P Afful-Mensah - Trustee

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Independent Examiner's Report to the Trustees of Kharis Ministries

Independent examiner's report to the trustees of Kharis Ministries ('the Company')

I report to the charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of the Company for the year ended 31 May 2021.

Responsibilities and basis of report

As the charity's trustees of the Company (and also its directors for the purposes of company law) you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 ('the 2006 Act').

Having satisfied myself that the accounts of the Company are not required to be audited under Part 16 of the 2006 Act and are eligible for independent examination, I report in respect of my examination of your charity's accounts as carried out under section 145 of the Charities Act 2011 ('the 2011 Act'). In carrying out my examination I have followed the Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5) (b) of the 2011 Act.

Independent examiner's statement

Since your charity's gross income exceeded £250,000 your examiner must be a member of a listed body. I can confirm that I am qualified to undertake the examination because I am a registered member of ICAEW which is one of the listed bodies.

I have completed my examination. I confirm that no matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe:

  1. accounting records were not kept in respect of the Company as required by section 386 of the 2006 Act; or

  2. the accounts do not accord with those records; or

  3. the accounts do not comply with the accounting requirements of section 396 of the 2006 Act other than any requirement that the accounts give a true and fair view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination; or

  4. the accounts have not been prepared in accordance with the methods and principles of the Statement of Recommended Practice for accounting and reporting by charities (applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102)).

I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.

Richard Samson ICAEW Richard Samson London SE5 9NR

9 March 2022

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KHARIS MINISTRIES

Statement of Financial Activities for the Year Ended 31 May 2021

Notes
INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM
Donations and legacies
Other trading activities
2
Investment income
3
Total
EXPENDITURE ON
Charitable activities
Ministry and evangelism
Alleviation of poverty and distress
Running costs
Total
NET INCOME
RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS
Total funds brought forward
TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD
2021
Unrestricted
fund
£
1,170,795
-
422
1,171,217
716,331
-
101,708
818,039
353,178
1,081,467
1,434,645
2020
Total
funds
£
991,476
937
643
993,056
361,711
2,860
267,282
631,853
361,203
720,264
1,081,467

The notes form part of these financial statements

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KHARIS MINISTRIES

Balance Sheet 31 May 2021

Notes
FIXED ASSETS
Tangible assets
7
CURRENT ASSETS
Debtors
8
Cash at bank and in hand
CREDITORS
Amounts falling due within one year
9
NET CURRENT ASSETS
TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT
LIABILITIES
NET ASSETS
FUNDS
11
Unrestricted funds
TOTAL FUNDS
2021
Unrestricted
fund
£
204,340
7,100
1,503,309
1,510,409
(280,104)
1,230,305
1,434,645
1,434,645
1,434,645
1,434,645
2020
Total
funds
£
154,949
17,471
1,348,190
1,365,661
(439,143)
926,518
1,081,467
1,081,467
1,081,467
1,081,467

The charitable company is entitled to exemption from audit under Section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 for the year ended 31 May 2021.

The members have not required the company to obtain an audit of its financial statements for the year ended 31 May 2021 in accordance with Section 476 of the Companies Act 2006.

The trustees acknowledge their responsibilities for

The notes form part of these financial statements

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KHARIS MINISTRIES

Balance Sheet - continued 31 May 2021

These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to charitable companies subject to the small companies regime.

The financial statements were approved by the Board of Trustees and authorised for issue on 9 March 2022 and were signed on its behalf by:

P Afful-Mensah - Trustee

The notes form part of these financial statements

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KHARIS MINISTRIES

Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 May 2021

1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Basis of preparing the financial statements

The financial statements of the charitable company, which is a public benefit entity under FRS 102, have been prepared in accordance with the Charities SORP (FRS 102) 'Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effective 1 January 2019)', Financial Reporting Standard 102 'The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland' and the Companies Act 2006. The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention.

Income

All income is recognised in the Statement of Financial Activities once the charity has entitlement to the funds, it is probable that the income will be received and the amount can be measured reliably.

Expenditure

Liabilities are recognised as expenditure as soon as there is a legal or constructive obligation committing the charity to that expenditure, it is probable that a transfer of economic benefits will be required in settlement and the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably. Expenditure is accounted for on an accruals basis and has been classified under headings that aggregate all cost related to the category. Where costs cannot be directly attributed to particular headings they have been allocated to activities on a basis consistent with the use of resources.

Grants offered subject to conditions which have not been met at the year end date are noted as a commitment but not accrued as expenditure.

Taxation

The charity is exempt from corporation tax on its charitable activities.

Fund accounting

Unrestricted funds can be used in accordance with the charitable objectives at the discretion of the trustees.

Restricted funds can only be used for particular restricted purposes within the objects of the charity. Restrictions arise when specified by the donor or when funds are raised for particular restricted purposes.

Further explanation of the nature and purpose of each fund is included in the notes to the financial statements.

Hire purchase and leasing commitments

The interest element of these obligations is charged to the Statement of Financial Activities over the relevant period. The capital element of the future payments is treated as a liability.

Rentals paid under operating leases are charged to the Statement of Financial Activities on a straight line basis over the period of the lease.

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KHARIS MINISTRIES

Notes to the Financial Statements - continued for the Year Ended 31 May 2021

1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES - continued

Pension costs and other post-retirement benefits

The charitable company operates a defined contribution pension scheme. Contributions payable to the charitable company's pension scheme are charged to the Statement of Financial Activities in the period to which they relate.

2. OTHER TRADING ACTIVITIES

2. OTHER TRADING ACTIVITIES
2021 2020
£ £
T shirt sales - 937
3. INVESTMENT INCOME
2021 2020
£ £
Deposit account interest 422 643
4. NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE)
Net income/(expenditure) is stated after charging/(crediting):
2021 2020
£ £
Depreciation - owned assets 66,041 51,649
Hire of plant and machinery 3,226 1,233

5. TRUSTEES' REMUNERATION AND BENEFITS

There were no trustees' remuneration or other benefits for the year ended 31 May 2021 nor for the year ended 31 May 2020.

Trustees' expenses

There were no trustees' expenses paid for the year ended 31 May 2021 nor for the year ended 31 May 2020.

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KHARIS MINISTRIES

Notes to the Financial Statements - continued for the Year Ended 31 May 2021

6. STAFF COSTS

The average monthly number of employees during the year was as follows:

Ministerial
Ministerial support
2021
2
3
5
2020
2
2
4

The number of employees whose employee benefits (excluding employer pension costs) exceeded £60,000 was:

£60,001 - £70,000
£480,001 - £490,000
2021
-
1
1
2020
1
-
1

During the period under review the trustees, after careful consideration, resolved to make a long and continuing service award to Pastor David Antwi. The award was made to him in his capacity as a Pastor to support him in his invaluable service to the Church. The award will enable him to continue his commitment to the successful operations and growth of the Church since he founded it in 2002. The trustees are of the opinion that the award is expedient in the interests of the Church and its smooth operation. Particularly, in the light of the Church's continued use of Pastor David's personal residence for several activities including (but not limited to) storage, meetings and recording sermons. After statutory deductions the award conferred him a net benefit of two hundred and five thousand, four hundred and fifty six pounds; which equates to approximately ten thousand pounds per year over the last 20 years.

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KHARIS MINISTRIES

Notes to the Financial Statements - continued for the Year Ended 31 May 2021

7. TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS

7.
TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS
COST
At 1 June 2020
Additions
At 31 May 2021
DEPRECIATION
At 1 June 2020
Charge for year
At 31 May 2021
NET BOOK VALUE
At 31 May 2021
At 31 May 2020
8.
DEBTORS
Amounts falling due within one year:
Loan
Prepayments
Stripe
Soldo
Amounts falling due after more than one year:
Other debtors
Aggregate amounts
Plant and
machinery
£
597,725
103,148
700,873
443,260
62,849
506,109
194,764
154,465
Fixtures
and
fittings
£
6,042
12,284
18,326
5,558
3,192
8,750
9,576
484
2021
£
3,600
1,000
-
1,500
6,100
1,000
7,100
Totals
£
603,767
115,432
719,199
448,818
66,041
514,859
204,340
154,949
2020
£
3,600
1,000
11,371
1,500
17,471
-
17,471

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KHARIS MINISTRIES

Notes to the Financial Statements - continued for the Year Ended 31 May 2021

9. CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR

Hire purchase (see note 10)
Gift Aid
Social security and other taxes
Other creditors
Pension
Accrued expenses
10.
LEASING AGREEMENTS
Minimum lease payments under hire purchase fall due as follows:
Net obligations repayable:
Within one year
11.
MOVEMENT IN FUNDS
At 1.6.20
£
Unrestricted funds
General fund
1,081,467
TOTAL FUNDS
1,081,467
Net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows:
Incoming
resources
£
Unrestricted funds
General fund
1,171,217
TOTAL FUNDS
1,171,217
2021
£
-
251,269
(21,215)
22,876
12,312
14,862
280,104
2021
£
-
Net
movement
in funds
£
353,178
353,178
Resources
expended
£
(818,039)
(818,039)
2020
£
629
251,269
137,437
16,032
9,976
23,800
439,143
2020
£
629
At
31.5.21
£
1,434,645
1,434,645
Movement
in funds
£
353,178
353,178

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KHARIS MINISTRIES

Notes to the Financial Statements - continued for the Year Ended 31 May 2021

11. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS - continued

Comparatives for movement in funds

Net
movement
At 1.6.19
in funds
£
£
Unrestricted funds
General fund
720,264
361,203
TOTAL FUNDS
720,264
361,203
Comparative net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows:
Incoming
Resources
resources
expended
£
£
Unrestricted funds
General fund
993,056
(631,853)
TOTAL FUNDS
993,056
(631,853)
A current year 12 months and prior year 12 months combined position is as follows:
Net
movement
At 1.6.19
in funds
£
£
Unrestricted funds
General fund
720,264
714,381
TOTAL FUNDS
720,264
714,381
At
31.5.20
£
1,081,467
1,081,467
Movement
in funds
£
361,203
361,203
At
31.5.21
£
1,434,645
1,434,645

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KHARIS MINISTRIES

Notes to the Financial Statements - continued for the Year Ended 31 May 2021

11. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS - continued

A current year 12 months and prior year 12 months combined net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows:

Unrestricted funds
General fund
TOTAL FUNDS
Incoming
resources
£
2,164,273
2,164,273
Resources
expended
£
(1,449,892)
(1,449,892)
Movement
in funds
£
714,381
714,381

12. RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURES

There were no related party transactions for the year ended 31 May 2021.

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KHARIS MINISTRIES

Detailed Statement of Financial Activities for the Year Ended 31 May 2021

INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS
Donations and legacies
Donations
Other trading activities
T shirt sales
Investment income
Deposit account interest
Total incoming resources
EXPENDITURE
Charitable activities
Ministry and evangelism
Donations to other charities
Grants to individuals
Support costs
Management
Wages
Social security
Pensions
Hire of plant and machinery
Insurance
Telephone
Postage and stationery
Sundries
Travelling expenses
Repairs and maintenance
Accountancy fees
Information and communications
technology
Legal and professional fees
Plant and machinery
Carried forward
2021
£
1,170,795
-
422
1,171,217
28,936
24,236
-
53,172
569,797
69,076
6,834
3,226
2,731
7,884
2,263
127
1,322
7,420
10,200
2,777
6,562
62,849
753,068
2020
£
991,476
937
643
993,056
310,074
32,187
2,860
345,121
134,844
10,611
6,300
1,233
1,837
8,612
7,910
1,545
25,105
7,503
10,200
2,401
840
51,488
270,429

This page does not form part of the statutory financial statements

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KHARIS MINISTRIES

Detailed Statement of Financial Activities for the Year Ended 31 May 2021

Management
Brought forward
Fixtures and fittings
Finance
Bank charges
Hire purchase
Total resources expended
Net income
2021
£
753,068
3,192
756,260
9,236
(629)
8,607
818,039
353,178
2020
£
270,429
161
270,590
15,789
353
16,142
631,853
361,203

This page does not form part of the statutory financial statements

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