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VICTORY IN CHRIST MINISTRIES

ANNUAL REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023

VICTORY IN CHRIST MINISTRIES

CHARITY REGISTRATION NUMBER: 1147046

Gift Aid Services Ltd 63 Wansford Road Woodford Green Essex IG8 7AD

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INDEX
Index
Legal & Administrative
Trustee’s Report
Independent Examiner’s Report
Receipts and Payments Account
Statement of Assets and Liabilities
Notes on the Financial Statements		 Page
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LEGAL AND ADMINSTRATIVE INFORMATION

CHARITY NUMBER 1147046

END OF FINANCIAL YEAR 31 MARCH 2023

TRUSTEES AT 31 MARCH

PASTOR ANDY YIANGOU MRS MARIA YIANGOU MS VANESSA BENNETT

GOVERNING DOCUMENT TRUST DEED

REGISTERED ADDRESS

197 – 207 HIGH STREET ENFIELD MIDDLESEX EN3 4DZ

PRIMARY BANKERS

HSBC PLC

INDEPENDENT EXAMINERS

GIFT AID SERVICES LTD 63 WANSFORD ROAD WOODFORD GREEN ESSEX IG8 7AD

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TRUSTEES REPORT FOR YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023

STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT

Governing Document

Victory in Christ Ministries is charity created by Trust Deed and is a registered charity with the Charity Commission.

Aims and Objectives

The charity is established to provide an enabling environment for worshipping God, and to advance the Christian faith. This is achieved by evangelizing the community, demonstrating the power of God and fellowshipping with one another, baptizing and teaching the saints the word of God from the Bible.

The objectives are

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REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 MARCH 2023

The following is an account of the activities, events and general progress of Victory in Christ Ministries in Ponders End, Enfield.

The Ministry continues to establish and develop VIC objectives of preaching the Word of God and equipping members with both spiritual and physical resources which are, at present the primary activity.

GENERAL INFORMATION

The Charity was able to secure a permanent place of worship, which has a lease for five years. The premises has a hall where our meetings are held, a store room, an office upstairs and a crèche.

MEMBERSHIP

Church membership in terms of numbers have been stable and has risen this year and that is due to their agreement of the beliefs of the church leaders, which is according to the Word of God and under the guidance of the Holy Spirit. We have established an event calendar so members know what events to expect in the church for the year. We have established a contact in Israel where we can buy products to sell in our book shop.

NURTURING THE CHURCH

The following meetings are held weekly or bi-weekly in some cases:

OTHER ACTIVITIES

Special Events and Celebrations

The church has also planned for this year special events and celebrations such as:

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TV /MEDIA MINISTRY

The TV ministry is currently on hold and will resume in the near future.

CHILDREN’S MINISTRY

Children’s crèche is organized every Sunday and children attend the church crèche whilst their parents are in the service. Children are taught simple Bible Teachings, do fun activities including crafts and playing games, given the opportunity to demonstrate their talents in singing and drama. The Creche has grown to three classes.

YOUTH MINISTRY

We have started youth meetings for teenagers every Sunday from 11am - 11.45am

SUPPORT TO OTHER CHARITABLE ORGANISATIONS & MISSIONS

VIC is committed to supporting agencies, charities and projects which carry out valuable and essential services to the worldwide community by the donations it receives from its members. VIC also collected food & Clothes donations from church members for the local food bank and for the homeless. VIC also worked in partnership with local charitable organization in providing food and clothing to the organization to be donated to the homeless. VIC also supports a Jewish Charity – Colel Chabad.

Pastor Andy and Pastor Maria have been helping out with some of Morris Cerullo World Evangelism Events in the UK.

TRUSTEE MEETING

The trustees hold their annual meetings every January and will have other meeting throughout the year if needed, during which the progress of the ministry is discussed and plans to increase, train and equip its members is explored. Financial matters, assets evaluation and program of activities to involve the members and the community are also brought up in the trustee meetings and how we can have an impact with our members, in our community.

CONCLUSION

The commitment of the members to the vision of VIC has allowed us to maintain a vibrant, multicultural and healthy environment for spiritual and natural growth. We are proud of this growth but willing to improve upon to meet the objectives and goals of VIC and the divine purpose He has for this church. We are grateful unto God for how far he has brought us.

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FINANCIAL REVIEW AND RESERVCES POLICY

The income of the charity for the year was £133,196 b y way of Donations. The cost of charitable activities was £131,951. This was spent directly and indirectly to support the charities activities. At the end of the year there was a favorable net movement of funds amounting to £1,245. At the end of the year, 31 March 2023, there was an unrestricted fund balance amounted to £80,418 . The charity’s policy is to retain reserves, in the form of unrestricted funds, to a level where they equate in value approximately 12 months expenditure. This should provide a reasonably secure financial base on which to plan future projects and commit to related expenditure, before external funding has been fully secured. The charity’s reserves policy would be able to continue its current level of activities in the event of a significant drop in funding.

Charity Examiners

It was agreed to appoint Gift Aid Services as the Independent Examiner.

Approved: By the Trustees…………………………... Dated …………………………

STATEMENT OF TRUSTEES RESPONSIBLITIES

Under the Charities Act 1993, the trustees are required to prepare a statement of accounts for the accounting year which gives a true and fair view of the state of the church. They are required to

  1. select suitable accounting policies and apply them consistently.

  2. make judgments and estimates that are reasonable and prudent.

  3. state whether the applicable accounting standards have been followed.

  4. prepare financial statements on an ongoing basis

They are responsible for keeping proper records which disclose with reasonable accuracy the finances of the charity at any time and to ensure that such accounts comply with the charities Act 1993. They also have a responsibility to safeguard the assets of the church and take reasonable steps to detect fraud or other irregularities.

Approved by the Trustees on …………………………… January 2024 and

Signed on their behalf by:………………………………………………, Trustee.

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INDEPENDENT EXAMINER REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF VICTORY IN CHRIST MINISTRIES

I report on the accounts of the Charity for the year ended 31 March 2023, which are set out on the following pages which have been prepared on the basis of the accounting policies shown in the corresponding pages.

Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner The trustees of the charity are responsible for the preparation of accounts: they consider that the audit requirement under section 43(2) of the Charities Act 1993 (the 1993 Act)), does not apply. It is my responsibility to:

Examine the accounts under section 43(3) of the 1993 Act.

Follow the procedures laid down in the General Directions given by the Charity Commissioners made under section 43(7)(b) of the 1993 Act, and

State whether particular matters have come to my attention.

BASIS OF INDEPENDENT EXAMINERS REPORT

My examination was carried out in accordance with the General Direction given by the Charity Commissioner’s. An examination included a review of the accounting records kept. It also includes consideration of any unusual items of disclosures in the accounts. And seeking examinations from you as trustees concerning any matters.

The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit, and as a result I do not express an audit opinion on the view given by the accounts.

Independent Examiner’s Statement

In accordance with my examination, no matter has come to my attention:

  1. which gives me a reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the requirements:

  2. to keep accounting record in accordance with section 41 of the 1993 Act and

  3. to prepare which accord with the accounting records and to comply with the accounting requirements of the 1993 Act.

  4. Have not been met

  5. To which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.

Gift Aid Services Ltd 63 Wansford Road Woodford Green Essex IG8 7AD

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ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023

Receipts & Payments Account (General Purpose Fund)

Income Receipts £
Tithes & Offering
 133,196
Gift Aid Recovery
Fund raising -
Total Receipts
 133,196
Direct Charitable Expenditure £
Rent & Rates 40,480
Salaries & NI Contributions 36,014
Missions 36,282
Legal & Professional Fees 4,747
Telephone 434
Council Tax 3,384
Church Supplies 2,189
Cleaning Services -
Miscellanous 2,957
Support Cost 5,280
Total Payments 131,951
Net Receipts/Payments for the year 1,245
Cash Funds brought forward 79,173
Cash Funds at the end of the year 80,418

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  1. Statements of Assets and Liabilities at 31 March 2023

Cash Funds Unrestricted Funds 2023 £ Bank 80,418 Total Cash Funds 80,418 Assets Retained for the Charity’s Own Use Equipment - Liabilities Accounting fee 350

Approved by the Trustees and signed on their behalf

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023

ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Basis of Accounting

These accounts have been prepared on the receipts and payment basis under section 42(3) of the Charities Act 1993.

Funds

Unrestricted funds are those which can be used at the Trustee’s discretion. Restricted Funds are those whose purposes have been restricted by the donor.

Employees

The charity had 1 employee during the financial year. One employee is also trustee of the charity and the total salary received was £36,014. All work was undertaken by volunteers.

Public Benefit

The charity acknowledges its requirement to demonstrate clearly that it must have charitable purpose or aims that are for the public benefit. Details of how this is achieved is provided in the trustee’s report. The trustees confirm that they have paid due regard to the Charity Commission guidance on public benefit before deciding what activities the charity should undertake.

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