REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER: 1144463
Report of the Trustees and
Unaudited Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 May 2022
for
FreshFire Trust
Daniel Sam Limited Chartered Accountants
61 Plodder Lane Farnworth Bolton BL4 0BX
FreshFire Trust
Contents of the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 May 2022
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| Report of the Trustees | 1 | to | 3 |
| Independent Examiner's Report | 4 | ||
| Statement of Financial Activities | 5 | ||
| Balance Sheet | 6 | ||
| Notes to the Financial Statements | 7 | to | 11 |
| Detailed Statement of Financial Activities | 12 | to | 13 |
FreshFire Trust
Report of the Trustees for the Year Ended 31 May 2022
The trustees present their report with the financial statements of the charity for the year ended 31 May 2022. The trustees have adopted the provisions of 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).
OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES
Objectives and aims
The objectives of the charity are to advance the Christian faith for the benefit of the public in accordance with the doctrines outlined in the Apostle's Creed, that is belief in/of/that:
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God, the Father Almighty, creator of heaven and earth.
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Jesus Christ, His only son, our Lord.
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Jesus Christ was conceived by the power of the Holy Spirit and born of the Virgin Mary.
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Jesus Christ suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died and was buried.
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Jesus Christ descended to the dead and on the third day he rose again.
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Jesus Christ ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of the Father.
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Jesus Christ will come again to judge the living and the dead.
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The Holy Spirit.
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The Holy Catholic Church, the communion of saints.
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The forgiveness of sins.
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The resurrection of the body.
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Life everlasting.
Public benefit
Throughout the year the trustees have paid due regard to the Charity Commission's guidance on public benefit and, in particular, the specific guidance provided to charities for the advancement of religion.
The trustees are satisfied that the information provided in the report and accounts meets the public benefit reporting requirements.
Staff and Volunteers
During this year the charity paid for the services of three people on a freelance basis:
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The Senior Leader of the FreshFire Network is paid for his services and is expected to complete 25 hours per week.. - The Restoration Centre Leader is paid for 20 hours per week.
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The media specialist is paid for 8 hours per week.
The charity also employs another 5 staff members on part-time contracts to complete various duties to deliver the day to day operations of the charity.
All other areas of the church/charity are essentially filled by volunteers without whom the charity could not function.
ACHIEVEMENT AND PERFORMANCE
Charitable activities
FreshFire Church is a vibrant community of people that is socially and ethnically diverse, and aims to be actively involved in the local communities of all current and future church plants. We do this through connecting with the local people and each area we plant into through running kids clubs, over 60's groups, weekly "Connect" groups suitable for all ages from 13 years old etc, we also have community projects where we interact with and bless the local community.
We currently have our FreshFire Church Campus and Charity Head Quarter in Greater Manchester, UK. The campus has a congregation of 100 people and the charity is also linked with an independent FreshFire Church in Kathmandu, Nepal which has 2 churches based in the city and an orphanage which currently houses 8 children and plans to house more in the near future. We support the church by sending our UK team to Kathmandu to provide teaching and training to their leadership teams. We also offer financial support to the church leaders and the UK Papas House team fundraises in order to support the work of the orphanage.
Restoration Centre is our healing and deliverance ministry which is committed to seeing people restored to their God given identity and purpose through the life changing power of the Father's Love.
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FreshFire Trust
Report of the Trustees for the Year Ended 31 May 2022
FINANCIAL REVIEW
Financial position
The results of the charity for the year are set out in the attached financial statements.
Reserves policy
The charity aims to hold reserves equivalent to three months' salary costs plus overheads at any one time. This would cover the charity in the event of unforeseen expenditure.
FUTURE PLANS
We are currently looking at expanding the network by planting further campuses and restoration centres around the UK. In order to do this we are currently planning on moving into a larger premises in the near future.
STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT
Governing document
The charity is controlled by its governing document, a deed of trust and constitutes an unincorporated charity.
Recruitment and appointment of new trustees
The trustees, as named within this report, have served throughout the period.
New trustees are chosen by invitation in order that the charity may have representation from a wide range of agencies. We match our skill requirements with knowledge and experience and where there are gaps we offer appropriate training.
Organisational structure
The trustees make strategic decisions based on the financial position of the charity, however they do not carry out the routine day to day management of the churches or other ministries.
Induction and training of new trustees
There are informal policies and procedures for the induction and training of new trustees. All of our trustees are inducted according to individual requirements.
A copy of the charity's trust deed is supplied along with the charity's policies and procedures and copies of recent board meeting minutes and accounts. Individual trustee's roles/responsibilities are negotiated with all the trustees so that their roles complement each other.
Risk management
The executive team conducts an on-going review of major risks as part of its regular monitoring and reporting. Internal risks are minimised by the implementation of procedures in regard to Good Practice Child Protection Policies, Fire Safety and Health and safety inspections where the Charity's activities operate. Financial risks are minimised by the implementation of procedures for the authorisation of all transactions by the team and reviews on a regular basis.
REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS
Registered Charity number
1144463
Principal address
1st Floor, 107 Lees Road Oldham OL4 1JW
Trustees
R Graves B Tan Panza J Elliott ACA FMAAT M J Elliott L M Osondu
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FreshFire Trust
Report of the Trustees for the Year Ended 31 May 2022
REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS
Independent Examiner Gracian Daniel-Sam ACA Daniel Sam Limited Chartered Accountants 61 Plodder Lane Farnworth Bolton BL4 0BX Mar 29, 2023 Approved by order of the board of trustees on ............................................. and signed on its behalf by:
Rachel Graves (Mar 29, 2023 08:51 GMT+1) ........................................................................
R Graves - Trustee
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Independent Examiner's Report to the Trustees of FreshFire Trust
Independent examiner's report to the trustees of FreshFire Trust
I report to the charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of FreshFire Trust (the Trust) for the year ended 31 May 2022.
Responsibilities and basis of report
As the charity trustees of the Trust you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements 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 Act and in carrying out my examination I have followed all applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act.
Independent examiner's statement
I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect:
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accounting records were not kept in respect of the Trust as required by section 130 of the Act; or
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the accounts do not accord with those records; or
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the accounts do not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the form and content of accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 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.
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.
Gracian Daniel-Sam ACA Daniel Sam Limited Chartered Accountants 61 Plodder Lane Farnworth Bolton BL4 0BX
Date: .............................................Mar 29, 2023
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FreshFire Trust
Statement of Financial Activities
for the Year Ended 31 May 2022
| Unrestricted fund Notes £ INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM Donations and legacies 102,939 Other trading activities 2 8,289 Investment income 3 8 Total 111,236 EXPENDITURE ON Raising funds 867 Charitable activities Mission 221,225 Total 222,092 NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE) (110,856) Transfers between funds 10 (700) Net movement in funds (111,556) RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS Total funds brought forward 141,813 TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD 30,257 |
Restricted fund £ 20,155 537 - 20,692 218 27,495 27,713 (7,021) 700 (6,321) 9,199 2,878 |
31.5.22 Total funds £ 123,094 8,826 8 131,928 1,085 248,720 249,805 (117,877) - (117,877) 151,012 33,135 |
31.5.21 Total funds £ 280,618 10,961 5 291,584 - 178,320 178,320 113,264 - 113,264 37,748 151,012 |
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The notes form part of these financial statements
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FreshFire Trust
Balance Sheet
31 May 2022
| Unrestricted fund Notes £ FIXED ASSETS Tangible assets 7 5,302 CURRENT ASSETS Debtors 8 21,007 Prepayments and accrued income - Cash at bank 10,333 31,340 CREDITORS Amounts falling due within one year 9 (6,385) NET CURRENT ASSETS 24,955 TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES 30,257 NET ASSETS 30,257 FUNDS 10 Unrestricted funds Restricted funds TOTAL FUNDS |
Restricted fund £ - - - 2,878 2,878 - 2,878 2,878 2,878 |
31.5.22 Total funds £ 5,302 21,007 - 13,211 34,218 (6,385) 27,833 33,135 33,135 30,257 2,878 33,135 |
31.5.21 Total funds £ 8,618 5,000 31,667 118,776 155,443 (13,049) 142,394 151,012 151,012 141,813 9,199 151,012 |
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The financial statements were approved by the Board of Trustees and authorised for issue on Mar 29, 2023............................................. and were signed on its behalf by:
Rachel Graves (Mar 29, 2023 08:51 GMT+1)
............................................. R Graves - Trustee
Joanne Elliott (Mar 28, 2023 15:19 GMT+1)
............................................. J Elliott ACA FMAAT - Trustee
The notes form part of these financial statements
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FreshFire Trust
Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 May 2022
1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Basis of preparing the financial statements
The financial statements of the charity, 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 Charities Act 2011. 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.
Tangible fixed assets
Depreciation is provided at the following annual rates in order to write off each asset over its estimated useful life.
Computer equipment - 25% on cost
Taxation
The charity is exempt from 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
Rentals paid under operating leases are charged to the Statement of Financial Activities on a straight line basis over the period of the lease.
Pension costs and other post-retirement benefits
The charity operates a defined contribution pension scheme. Contributions payable to the charity's pension scheme are charged to the Statement of Financial Activities in the period to which they relate.
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FreshFire Trust
Notes to the Financial Statements - continued for the Year Ended 31 May 2022
2. OTHER TRADING ACTIVITIES
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|Other income|8,826|10,961|
|3.|INVESTMENT INCOME|
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|Bank interest received|8|5|
|4.|TRUSTEES' REMUNERATION AND BENEFITS|
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|Trustees' salaries|10,448|7,800|
|Trustees' pension contributions to money purchase schemes|118|-|
|10,566|7,800|
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The above remuneration is in respect of Leona Osondu in her role as UK co-ordinator of Papa's House and not in her role as a trustee.
Trustees' expenses
There were no trustees' expenses paid for the year ended 31 May 2022 nor for the year ended 31 May 2021.
5. STAFF COSTS
The average monthly number of employees during the year was as follows:
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No employees received emoluments in excess of £60,000.
6. INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REMUNERATION
The amount payable to the Independent Examiner for carrying out the independent examination of the accounts is £960 (2021: £960).
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FreshFire Trust
Notes to the Financial Statements - continued for the Year Ended 31 May 2022
| 7. TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS COST At 1 June 2021 and 31 May 2022 DEPRECIATION At 1 June 2021 Charge for year At 31 May 2022 NET BOOK VALUE At 31 May 2022 At 31 May 2021 8. DEBTORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR Other debtors 9. CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR Trade creditors Taxation and social security Other creditors 10. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS Net movement At 1.6.21 in funds £ £ Unrestricted funds General fund 141,813 (110,856) Restricted funds Restricted fund 9,199 (7,021) TOTAL FUNDS 151,012 (117,877) |
31.5.22 £ 21,007 31.5.22 £ 3,261 318 2,806 6,385 Transfers between funds £ (700) 700 - |
Computer equipment £ 23,803 15,185 3,316 18,501 5,302 8,618 31.5.21 £ 5,000 31.5.21 £ 2,475 52 10,522 13,049 At 31.5.22 £ 30,257 2,878 33,135 |
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FreshFire Trust
Notes to the Financial Statements - continued for the Year Ended 31 May 2022
10. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS - continued
Net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows:
| Incoming resources £ Unrestricted funds General fund 111,236 Restricted funds Restricted fund 20,692 TOTAL FUNDS 131,928 Comparatives for movement in funds At 1.6.20 £ Unrestricted funds General fund 33,978 Restricted funds Restricted fund 3,770 TOTAL FUNDS 37,748 Comparative net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows: Incoming resources £ Unrestricted funds General fund 259,891 Restricted funds Restricted fund 31,693 TOTAL FUNDS 291,584 |
Resources Movement expended in funds £ £ (222,092) (110,856) (27,713) (7,021) (249,805) (117,877) Net movement At in funds 31.5.21 £ £ 107,835 141,813 5,429 9,199 113,264 151,012 Resources Movement expended in funds £ £ (152,056) 107,835 (26,264) 5,429 (178,320) 113,264 |
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FreshFire Trust
Notes to the Financial Statements - continued for the Year Ended 31 May 2022
10. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS - continued
A current year 12 months and prior year 12 months combined position is as follows:
| Unrestricted funds General fund Restricted funds Restricted fund TOTAL FUNDS |
At 1.6.20 £ 33,978 3,770 37,748 |
Net movement in funds £ (3,021) (1,592) (4,613) |
Transfers between funds £ (700) 700 - |
At 31.5.22 £ 30,257 2,878 33,135 |
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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 Restricted funds Restricted fund TOTAL FUNDS |
Incoming resources £ 371,127 52,385 423,512 |
Resources Movemen expended in funds £ £ (374,148) (3,021) (53,977) (1,592) (428,125) (4,613) |
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11. RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURES
During the period, the related party transactions were as stated below:
Adam Graves, husband of Rachel Graves, received ministry related payments totalling £51,796 (2021: £45,280) on a self-employed basis. In addition, the charity directly paid travel expenses of £2,834 on behalf of Adam Graves to carry out his engagements.
Leona Osondu, a trustee of the charity, received gross wages of £10,448 (2021: £7,800) and employer pension contributions of £118 (2021: nil) in her role as UK co-ordinator of Papa's House (the Nepalese orphanage that the charity supports).
There are no other related party transactions which require disclosure in the accounts.
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FreshFire Trust
Detailed Statement of Financial Activities for the Year Ended 31 May 2022
| Detailed Statement of Financial Activities for the Year Ended 31 May 2022 |
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| 31.5.22 | 31.5.21 | |
| £ | £ | |
| INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS | ||
| Donations and legacies | ||
| Gifts | 71,145 | 121,221 |
| Donations | 30,942 | 129,358 |
| Gift aid | 21,007 | 30,039 |
| Other trading activities | 123,094 | 280,618 |
| Other income | 8,826 | 10,961 |
| Investment income | ||
| Bank interest received | 8 | 5 |
| Total incoming resources | 131,928 | 291,584 |
| EXPENDITURE | ||
| Other trading activities | ||
| Purchases | 1,085 | - |
| Charitable activities | ||
| Trustees' salaries | 10,448 | 7,800 |
| Trustees' pension contributions | 118 | - |
| Wages | 41,650 | 4,570 |
| Pensions | 151 | - |
| Hire of plant and machinery | 748 | 446 |
| Rent | 44,014 | 16,959 |
| Insurance | 844 | 829 |
| Light and heat | - | 162 |
| Telephone | 403 | 435 |
| Advertising | 2,722 | 2,764 |
| Freelance consultants | 72,384 | 81,978 |
| IT maintenance | 8,023 | 6,529 |
| Outreach and sponsorship | 5,906 | 6,236 |
| Travel and subsistence | 14,210 | 12,695 |
| Worship | 448 | 2,590 |
| Conferences and training | 7,561 | 2,721 |
| Hospitality | 473 | 193 |
| Visiting minister honorariums | 4,138 | 2,942 |
| Office running costs | 2,475 | 1,978 |
| Depreciation of tangible fixed assets | 3,316 | 2,099 |
| Grants to institutions | 25,471 | 20,855 |
| 245,503 | 174,781 | |
| Support costs | ||
| Finance | ||
| Bank charges | 639 | 299 |
This page does not form part of the statutory financial statements
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FreshFire Trust
Detailed Statement of Financial Activities for the Year Ended 31 May 2022
| Detailed Statement of Financial Activities for the Year Ended 31 May 2022 |
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| 31.5.22 | 31.5.21 | |
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| Finance | ||
| Governance costs | ||
| Accountancy and legal fees | 2,578 | 3,240 |
| Total resources expended | 249,805 | 178,320 |
| Net (expenditure)/income | (117,877) | 113,264 |
This page does not form part of the statutory financial statements
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