COMPANY NUMBER: 07866775
CHARITY REG. NUMBER: 1148887
{ENGLAND & WALES)
LAY WITNESSES FOR CHRIST INTERNATIONAL- UNITED KINGDOM
DIRECTORS. REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED
FROM 1ST JANUARY 2024 TO 31ST DECEMBER 2024
SHAHJAHAN & CO
CHARTERED CERTIFIED ACCOUNTANTS
4 HEATHWAY, DAGENHAM, ESSEX RM10 9PP. UK
TEL & FAX: 0208 517 2851
mdshahjahan@btopenwortd.¢om

LAY WITNESSES FOR CHRIST INTERNATIONAL- UNITED KINGDOM
(A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE)
Contents
Pages
Charity at a glance
Legal and Administrative Information
Report of Directors l Trustees
5-20
. Accountant's Report
21
Statement of Financial Activities
14
Balan￿ Sheet
23
'. Notes forming part of the Financial Ststements
24-28
Statement of financial activitie5
29

CHARITY AT A GLANE. 2024
LAY WITNESSES FOR CHRIST INTERNATIONAL- UNITED KINGDOM
(A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE)
COMPANY NUMBER
07866775
CHARITY REGISTRATION NUMBER
1148887
COMPANY REGISTRATION DATE
1ST December 2011
Dr S J Mings (Apointed: 0111212011)
DIRECTORS & TRUSTEES..
Mrs J Mapakou (Appointed.. 0111212011)
Mrs S C Mings (Appointed.. 0111212011)
Ms.Mariam
(Appointed: 3010812013)
Tumukunde
Mrs Ruth Ogbeifo Balofin {Appointed:
2610412017>
Mrs Kafilal Folashade AJAYI (Appointed..
2710612022)
GROSS RESTRICTED FUNDS: DURING
THE YEAR
NET RESTRICTED FUNDS BALANCE AT £9,329
3111212024
£69,601
BANK BALANCE AT 3111212024: POSITIVE £12,463.12
CASH BALANCE 3111212024..
bx-.
£- 152.80
DONATED GOODS & SERVICES VALUE
£3,030.00
NET ASSETS VALUE: POSITIVE
£10,860
LOAN TO DIRECTOR OR TRUSTEES
NIL
LONG TERM LIABILITIESI
COMMITMENTS
NIL

LAY WITNESSES FOR CHRIST INTERNATIONAL- UNITED KINGDOM
The Management Cornmittee presents its report and financial statements for the year
ended 31 December 2024..
REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION
Company Name
Lay Wltnesses for Christ International -
United Kingdom.
Company Number
07866775
Registered Office
3 Hougham House
Wichling Close,
Orpington
BR5 4QJ
Operating Office
LWFCI-UK
Bromley URC
20 Widtnore Road.
Bromley
BR11RY
Directorsrrrustees
Dr S J Mings
Mrs J Mapakou
Mrs S C Mings
Ms. Mariam Tumukunde
Mrs Ruth Ogbeifo Balofin
Mrs Kafilat Folashade AJAYI (Appointed..
2710612022)
IndependentAccountants
Shahjahan & Co
Chartered Certified Accountants
4 Healhway
Da
enham, Essex RM10 9PP,UK
HSBC Bank PLC
184 Hi h Street
Bromley
BR11HE
Bankers

LAY WITNESSES FOR CHRIST INTERNATIONAL . UNITED KINGDOM
(A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE)
REPORT OF THE DIRECTORS
Our aims and objectives
Purpose and aims:
Our charity's purposes as set out in the objects wntained in the company'5
memorandum of association are to..
Benefit the public by promoting the advancement of Chrtstianity for the public
benefit by such means as the trustees may from lim9 to lime determine.
The aims of our charity are to impact the world, inspire the communities and motivate
the youths to stay on the Righl Irack of lifo and fulfil all their God-given potential
regardless of cultural, ethnic or religious background. Our aims fully reflect the purposes
that the charity was sel up to further
Ensurin
our work delivers our alms.
We review our airns, objectives and activities each year. This review looks 81 what we
have achieved and the outcomes of our work in the previous 12 months. The review
looks al the success of each key activity and the benefits they have brought to those
people we are set up to help. The review also helps us ensure our aim, objectives
remain focused on our stated purposes. We have referred to the guidance contained in
the Charity Commission'5 general guidance on public benefit when reviewing our aim
and objectives and in planning our future activities. In particular. the trustees consider
how planned activities will contribute to the aims and objectives they have set.
The Focus of our work
Our main objectives for the year is reaching out to the communllies to impact the world
around us and the advancement of Christianity for the public ben8fil as by such mean
the trustees May from time to lime determine. OLJr trustees had determined lo focus on
project that inspire the community and rnotivate children, young people and adults to
stay on the Right track of life. The strategies we used to meet these objectives
included..
Providing a range of services, which are reflective of relevant quality standards and
address to empower children, young people and adults with relevant Iraining, tL¢toring,
creative social activities, sports activities and the potential probleTns related to poverty,
isolation, health and well-being. Providing afterschool clubs and creative social activities
for children with special educational needs. family day trip, social outing, and family

support forum group for parents and carers who have children with additional needs or
disabilities.
Focusing on evangelising the world'5 athletes for Christ and specially reaching out to
the youth in the community through sport outreaches and Right Track programs.
Working In partnership with other organization and partners to secure the widest range
of services Ihat are available and best matches the needs of people in our communities.
How our activities deliver publlc benefit
Our main activities and whom we lry to help are described below. All our charitable
activities focus on reaching out to the communities to impact the world, the
advancement of Christianity tor the public benefit and the prevention of povety and
isolation by supporting our comrnunilios to have a better life.
Who used and beneffted from our services7
Our funding limits the services we provide to the communities in London. Children,
young people and adults in the community benefit from our project. Our project work is
open to children, young peoplo and adults. Children from the age of 5-18years benefit
from our Sports Club (football, basketball}, afterschool Clubs, holiday camps and
crealive social aclivities for children with special needs (Destiny Children and Family
Support project). Parents and carers of all age including young adults benefit from our
family support forums, parent support group, training programs and benefit from our
counselling and mentoring referral service. Our funding limits those we can help, for
example, our counselling and mentoring seryices is only by referral where we sign post
client to other specialist organisation due to lack of funding. Demand for our services is
limited by giving priority to our members or client from our partners, organisations and is
also based on initial assessment of an individual's personal commitmenl to seeking
help. Most of our services are provided free to our clients or a small fee 85 contribution
to the cost.
Equal access to our services is important for us. In addition to our current monitoring of
access to our services, we believe equal access to our Services is vital to our success
and that all communities that use our services musl share successful outcomes. We are
aware from the research undertaken in 2022 by our volunteer's team and also using
data available on the national statistic website. that Black and minority ethnic
communities are disproportionately represented in deprived areas of East and South
Ea51 London. Social isolation and loneliness are a big problem in the communities
which link lo dèpression and other health related problems. We conducted another short
survey in April 2023 by asking questions to parents and carers of children who are
currently attending our SEN Clubs and to local special schools and we find out that 75 %
of the parent of children with Autism and other learning disabilities are socially and
materially disadvantaged. Parents or carers are often socially and materially
disadvantaged becaLJse they cannot afford lo pay for professional respire services or
private tuition or social group of Ihem or their children.

LAY WITNESSES FOR CHRIST INTERNATIONAL- UNITED KINGDOM
(A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE)
REPORT OF THE DIRECTORS (continued)
Children 8re more socially affected because of their complex communication needs
where they are lonely home due to lack of accessible child activities available for them
locally. Many parents and Carers of children with special needs such as Autism, ADHD
and other learning disabilities are isolated with their children from the local community
because of lack of social network and lack of affordable activities for their children
locally. However, Lay Witnesses for Christ International United Kingdom are
determined to change this and help people in our communities. We believe everyone
deserve equal opportunities to socialise with others in the community, meet new people
and learn something to help them in Iransforming their lives. In short, Lay Witne55es for
Christ International-united Kingdom exist to erNpower and inspire chlldren, young
people and adults. We are currently running sports activities in Bromley and Orpington,
afterschool clubs, holidays camps. day trip5 and creative Social activities for children
with Special educational needs and support group for their familias and training
programs in Bromley to equip young people and adults with the skills, confidence and
opportunities to realize their potentials.
Our vision is to impact the world and inspire the communities to motivale the youths to
live a better life. We aim to run youth clubs and support groups, deliver creative and
education programmes and facilitates mentorlng schemes. Our methodology is crealive,
reflection and positive expression. An independent evaluation recently verified that this
approach leads to a reduction of boredom and in offending. Further information about
who benef1t directly from our services is explained analysis of perforrnan￿ below and
on our web51te.
However, the impact of our work goes far beyond those we help dlrectly and inclLsde
reducing the stres5 Suffered by the families and friends of users. Some areas of our
work, for example the LWFCI Sports Club, gave rise to positive sport awareness,
mindfulness and wellbeing. Our active liaison with local young people and families
helped significantly in bringing the community together and has created better local
understanding of our project work.
Another example Is Destiny Children and Family support group project which give
opportunity to children with special educational needs and their families to meet
regularly to learn new skills, develop their social communication and improved
connection, integration and friendships among participanis.
The main areas of our charitable activily are the provision of Sport activities, Afterschool
SEN club and social actlvilies, holiday camps for SEND children, menloring, training.
support group for children. young people and adulls. The activities, achievement and
future's plan of our work 8re described below.

LWFCI Sports Club (Sports projecti
LWFCI Sports Club has been running since 2013 by offering sports activities to young
people and adults in the communities of Hackney, Lewisham and Bromley. This project
was initially funded by Sports England, Sported and Downham Assembly Fund of
Lewisham council in 2014 and respectively by London Sports in 2015, Big Lottery
awards for all. London Sports and Clarion futures (known as Clarion Housing Group).
Football and Basketball club continue to run weekly both in Brornley and in Orpington.
LWFCI Sports Club project is providing various activities of sports including Football and
basketball for children and young people as well as everyday fomi of Sport inspiration.
We also host Occasional Workshops on Health, as well as cooking for wellbeing.
Football is for all boys and girls aged 8-16 years, running every Saturday from 2pm -
3'.30pm in Orpinglon, at Harris Academy Football ground. Foolball session is free to all
Clarion residents, or £1 per session for all other residents. Our football club has been
going from strength to strength with a weekly turnout of approximately 20 -30 boys
children and young people.
Inclusive Basketball for young people up to age 16 has been running successfully on
Tuesday evenings in Bromley from 5.30pm - 6.30pm term time. We desperalely want to
gel funding to expand this to 17-24-year-olds as our children are maturing and want to
mix with their peers. Both football and basketball projects are inclusive sports projects
giving equal opportunities to all children and young people of all abilities to play sport
together and allow SEN children to engage in sports with other young people
The aim of LWFCI Sports Club is to develop Iho health and wellbeing of young people,
develop social and emotional ski115, self-confidence, develop good behaviours and
awareness of the love of God through sports, and promote sportsmanship and fitness in
non-¢ompetitive environment. This year, LWFCI Sports Club has been delivering
inclusive football and basketball for children and young people as inclusive sports club.
We have seen a good change and personal development in young people from the
areas of Downham, Bromley, Lewisharn, St Mary Cray, Orpinglon and Ihe surrounding
area. LWFCI Sport club is an effective vehicle through which personal and social
development in young people and adults can be positively affected. LWFCI Sport Club
has been helping to break down barriers in sports and build positive relationships
between young and adults from different culture and different background. Young
people have built a good relationship with their coaches who are their role model and
have created new friendship with their peers.
The main achievements of LWFCI Sports Club have been bringing young people
together and creale friendship with their peers in the community, building their
confidence and improved fitness. LWFCI Sports club did reach most of the expected
impacts by Promotion of health, fitness and well- being and promote social integration
and cohesive community. The main reason behind these successes was our active
liaison wlth the local people and local organisation helped significanlly in bringing the
mmunity together and has created belter local understanding of our project work,
LWFCI Sports Club has gone from strength to strength and is now beginning to
establish itself as a quality Sports Club and we are looking to partner and affiliate with
other approved sports academies for sports club development.

Despite changes in economic fortuno, constantly changing youth work strategies and
even changing demand of our club members. we have been able to provide weekly
indoors and outdoors sport activities to young people and adult5. This year, we work in
Collaboration with Skills Academy, Sorted and Street Games and strengthen our
working partnership wilh Kick London to increase quality of the services we can jointly
offer to the young people and our plan is to extend partnership working with other
organizations. Our volunteers and staffs had the opportunity of having training delivered
by Kick London and Sported for sports development of our sports club.
We had our fit and fed basketball session and football games as part of our HAF
provision event in summer term to celebrate participants. Young people were presented
wilh certificates of sportsmanship for their achievements while participating in our
weekly inclusive basketball session. Thanks to our in-house coach and Skills Academy
coaches as well as our volunteers for your hard work and commitment in supporting our
young peoplo playing sports
Our Inclusive Basketball sessions allow young people of all abilities to play basketball
for good health and wellbeing. They learn to develop social skills, good behaviours and
awareness of the love of God through sports, promoting sportsmanship, and filness in a
non-competitive environment. Basketball continues to be an enjoyable weekly sport5
club with our young people gaining more confidence in their abilities as they progress
over the weeks. LWFCI Sports Club has helped to reach out and keep local people
connected while engaging in 5POrt and socialise with other to improve their wellbeing
reduce obesity and isolation.
We continue our partnership work with BCFForum for shortbreak provision and HAF
camps during schools holidays and have devepoped a new partnership with Yog
Foundation for food donation which is given to our participants as part of our fit and fed
Programme. The purpose of this initialive was to combat hunger among disadvantaged
participants. by providing nutritious lunches for thern to eat so that they don't go wtthout.
Thank you to BCFForum, Bromley Council and Clarion Futures for providing funding to
cover the costs of the of this project during this year.
LWFCI -UK has more than 200 members on our registry who partlcipate in all our
project work. We put in a lot of time in delivering Sport activities, Holiday Camps and
SEN Clubs, Family Day outings, tutoring. creative social activities for children with
special needs and support group for parents and cares as part of the Destiny Children
and Family Support Group. Successful growth of LWFCI has been recognised by young
people and local communities as we have received letter of support and word of
appreciation from parents. These are project that we are currently delivering and hope
to continue in the near future and moving forward.
For more in information, please look at our website www.1wfci.or
.uk to See pi¢ture5 and
video on our Facebook page www.facebook.comllwfciuk of our project work.

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REPORT OF THE DIRECTORS (continued)
Destiny Children and Famlly Support5 Group, known as (Destiny Chlldren SEN
Cub)
Destiny Children and family support group is providing afterschool SEN Club, Holiday
Camps, providing support to children and young people with special education needs
such as Autism, ADHD and Speech and language difficulties and support group forum to
paren15 or carers.
Destiny Children and Family Support project is led by a team of staff and volunteers
whom the majority are themselves parents or carers of children with special need5 an¢i
leaming disabilities. Sesslons run every week on Mondays from 5-7pm at Mountfield
community centre in Orpington and every Wednesday on Zoom at 5pm. Children and
young people are encouraged lo take part in a varioty of creative social activities, from
traditional games, sensory play, Lego and table-football, through to art and craft
sessions.
The project started in summer 2014 supported by parents who contribute a small fee to
cover the cost and later was awarded funding grant from the People's Health Trust
(money raised by health wisdom trough the health lottery) in October 2015 for a year
project until October 2016. We later received funding from Big lottery award for all to run
the project from November 2016-2017 . In August 2018 the charily was fortunate in
securing a 4-year funding from BBC Children in needs to run the project for 4 years in
Bromley with funding grant. The project continue to run and supported by voluntary
contribution from members and grant funding. The project is growing, and we aim to
expand the age group of over 16 years and extend the project in the long run.
The Project continues to run every week and support families who have children with a
range of disabilities such as Autism, ADHD, speech and language difficulties as well as
other learning disabilities, to learn and connect. Children and young people aged 5-16
years receive tutoring support in Maths, English, Reading, Writing and Creative Social
A¢tivilies to boost their communication and learning development. During the Monday
activities we encourage children to read. and play social games, sensory activlties,
speech and language, as well a5 building relationships. We teach children how to
manage anger and anxiety. Activities consist of outdoor and indoor play, we have
different activities and games set up, board games. race games, music, painting and
drawing, this is to encourage social skills, and physical development. Children enjoy our
clubs because we provide a warm and loving environmenl where they can be
themselves, but also be supported to build confidence to overcome their ch211enges.
In addition to the above, Destiny Children's SEN Club has also been delivering online
Zoom session for children and young people to meet remotely as zoom cub just one
hour on a Wednesday. The zoom club attracts a regular group of between 6 and 10
children and young people children who love the routine. Children learn to listen to
others, ask questions. share their own ideas and engage in discussion which involves
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turn taking. Our regulars really look forward to their Zoom club. We talk about upcoming
events, the weather, how everyone is feeling and how their week has been then we go
on to play bingo. The winner of bingo gets to choose a prize.
Our Zoom programme achieved significant success, engaging a large number of
children in regular sessions designed lo promote both social interaction and enjoyment.
A highlight of these sessions was the bingo activity, which offered participants the
opportunity to win a prize of their choice valued at £3.50 from Amazon. This initiative not
only enhanced motivation and participation bul also supported the development of
important social and emotional skills. Children and young people learned to celebrate
the achievements of others, offer praises and encouragement to their peers and
recognise that success is not always about personal victory but also about valuing
collective experiences and build friendship with peers. After bingo we play fun games. A
few children have ¢ome from crying about losing to clapping others when they win.
Playing these games and interacting with friends has been great for learning life 8nd
social skills. Children also take turn lo choose a song and everyone sings along karaoke
style! Our Zoom club is a great opportunity for our members who cannot access the
face to face activities and has become something that the young people really look
foNard to. It has been an arnazing forum for fripndships to blossom as time is allowed
at the end for socialising.
This project also offers a monthly peer Support Forum group for Parents and carers as
Destiny Children PCN, where parents and Garers meet on the 1st Wednesday and 3rd
Monday of each month as parent champion network group to share information and
personal experiences, learn new tips from professional guest speakers, network wilh
each other, as well as meet new people. The Family PCN group gives parents and
carers the opportunity lo come together with the airn of exchanging and sharing
Information and experiences, as well as to discuss common issues.
We invite professional guest speakers to attend meetings and give infomiation and
support to our members. Meetings take place Ihe 1st Wednesday of each month from
11am-1pm at Bromley United Reformed Church and on the 3dr Monday of each month
from 5pm-7pm at the Pavilion in Orpington
Destiny Children Parenucarer PCN group has been a great success this year due to
the funding we received from the Mayor of London Violence Reductlon Unit in
partnership with Bromley Children and Families Forum. The PCN group has had an
incredible year with more than 50 parenucarers attending over the year and more than
10 Inspirational guest speakers including the Amywinehouse Foundation talking about
addiction, a travel expert advising on inclusive and accessible holidays, Bromley's Head
of Children's Services speaking about preparing our young people for adulthood and
also a lawyer helping us understand Wills, Trusts, Power of Attorney and Deputyship.
Our venues have been in a church in Bromley and also in a beautiful hotel in Qrpington
near to the Monday Club venue, Parents and carers were given information about
respite and young carer services, as well as the range of support services available to
parents and Carers in Ihe Borough. Attendees had the opportunity to ne￿Ork with each
other and relax without the interruption of their children, who were busy learning and
doing creative social activities at the SEN club.

In De￿mber 2024, we h051ed an award ceremony for our parents and carers PCN
group which was well attended and many movirig stories were shared about the impad
the Parenucarer forum land the SEN club) has had on peoples, lives. Small prizes and
certificates were distributed to the loyal cohort who regularly attend and enable this
forum to thrive and help so many parents navlgate the difficult world of SEND.
LWFCI Holiday Camps- Short Breaks and HAF (Holidays, Activities, Food
programme)
We have been running Short Breaks and HAF during school holidays and in half terms,
in partnership with Bromley Children Family Forum and London Borough of Bromley
and Bromley Council. The popularity of these free, full day sessions for children and
young people with SEND has meant that we always have a waiting list. Thanks to
funding we are able to offer a high percentage of spaces to children that require 1.1
support and personal care. Short Breaks allows our children and young people (age 5-
181 to engage with their peers whilst at the same time giving respite to parentlcarers of
hildren with speclal needs and disabilities in Bromley.
We delivered Short break provision during half term in February and May Half temi and
enrichment Holiday Activities and Food program during Easter 2024. Our holiday
activities are all about FUN. Both Captain Fantastic and Zebadee Kidz Parties are
regulars al our ShortBreak provisions, Storymakerskids brought us their interactive
storytelling, music and movement and Body Balance made fitness fun and engaging.
We have music and circle time when the children can express themselves through
music and explore, with a range of sensory toys and instruments, taking tums and
celebrating each other's achievements. The children can have Iheir faces, arm or hands
painted (everyday if they so choose), made cherry play dough and giant bubbles.
always spending time for art and crafts which included making Easter baskets and
animal farm5 this year. Vve made pancakes, enjoyed Arts and Craft including Valentines
Day cards. Building games are always popular and one day we learned about wild
animal habitats Children brought their own foods and wanted lo share with each other.
Socialising is key as the children and young people attend different Schools and only get
to see each other at holiday club. Their evident delight when they meet up is uplifting.
The Short Breaks provision allows our children and young people to engage with Iheir
peers whilst at the same time giving respite to parentl carers of children with special
needs and disabilities in Brotnley. The aim of HAF carnps 15 to provide a safo Space for
children and young people lo play, promote education on fitness. wellbeing and
maintaining good mental health whilst reducing boredom and addressing holiday
hunger.
In 2024 Summer, we hosted our own Summer Family Funday in Bromley, which is a
regular annual event in our calendar. We had a raffle, bouncy castle and lots of games.
It was a great chance for the children to meet up and for parenvcarers to get a break
and lo socialise. We also had a family day coach trip traveling with our children and Iheir
families to the Royal Albert Hall Royal Philharmonic Orchestra. The outing as a coach
trlp to see the Friendship Matinee of the 1980s classic film, Ghostbusters, at the Royal
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Albert Hall a￿ompanIed by The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra. Thanks to the
Engagement Team at the Roy81 Albert Hall for providing funding for the transport to the
venue which was fully funded and we enjoyed greatly reduced price seats for thi5
relaxed performance. Children and families joyously danced and sang along to the
theme tune "Ghostbusters" and it was a lovely day outing for our families
Throughout summer 2024, we provided daily activities of short break provisions and
HAF camps running from 1 Oam-3pm daily. The aims of the HAF camps are to provide a
safe space for children and young people, promote education by maintaining good
mental health, fitness, wellbeing whilst reducing boredom during holiday time.
The scheme is designed to provide eligible children and young people with free, fun &
enriching activities, with a healthy meal provided each day! Families of children with
special needs and disabilities were able lo have some short break as respite provision.
Children and young people had the opportunity to play and engage in meaningful daily
activities such as football, basketball, sensory fun. play and arts and crafts. Some of the
feedback received from member was, "it was fun. and '
-enjoyed Ihe delicious food
which was provided to everyone"
In October half term and December Holidays , we had short break activities as resplt8
SEND provision. Children and young people had the opportunity to play and engage in
meaningful daily activities such as Enrichment fun play, football, basketball, sensory fun
play and arts and crafts.
Destiny Children and Family Support Group continues to grow, with the number of
attendees increasing each year. We have been accumulaling positive oulcomes,
through our clubs and have seen good Ghanges and personal development among
children and their families. We have had an eventful year by organizing and arranging
various trips and activities for our members, as part of our Destiny Children SEN Club.
The project is increasing social communication and bonds belween children, their
parents, 8nd peers. and is helping children and young people to develop good self
esteem, which improves social integration in the process. Children and Young people
learn to connect more during social activities and Farnily Fun Day outing5, which
encourages friendships. Parents and their children gel to spend quality time enjoying
themselves, whilst on trips together. Children often learn to design and take tums in
choosing topics lo be covered during tutorial session5, all of which build learnlng skill5.
encourage independence and choice. foster creativity. build leadership skills, as well as
engage them more in their community.
Through this project, children with SEN continue receive support in reading and writing,
building confidence in social and communication through creative learning and play, and
at the same time their parents and carers meet weekly to share information, leam new
tips and network with olher parents to create social integration and friendship. This is an
ongoing project and we are looking for funding lo exiend the project in the long run. As a
charity, we also run in-house and online fundraising trough global giving to raise fund for
our family day outings and community outreaches.
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Famlly Day Outings and Educational Day Trips - Outreach
We organise amazing day trips and outings every year as family day coach trips,
travelling together with our children and families lo various destinations and activities for
our members, as part of our Destiny Children and family support programmo.
We have had an eventful year by organizing and arranging various trips and activities
for our members. as part of our Destiny Children's halfterm and summer holiday
programme. It is always rewarding to witness the sheerjoy and excitement of the
children and their families on an enjoyable day out. Children and parents get the
opportunity to form social bonds with each other as well as with other families.
In May Haff term 2024, we organized a Family Day coach to Legoland resorts. The
demand of our coach trips are always high but we look 80 people induding children and
young people boarding a Goach with us lo Legoland. Some of our families have never
had the opportunity to go to Legoland due to the distance and not having transport.11 is
difficult lo reach places like this when you do not have a car and you have more than
one SEN child to attend to. Exploring, as a group, gave our parents the support and
encouragement they needed to take their children
In Summer 2024, we organise another family day coach trip to Margate and the trip was
funded by Bromley Council in partnership with Bromley Children and Families
Voluntary Sector Forum. Over 30 families attended and enjoyed the magic of
Dreamland and frolicking in the sea on Margate beaGh.11 was a fantastic day OLrt and
the weather was glorious.
In December 2024, we had a superb day outing at Winter Wonderland Bluewater . This
trip wa5 a perfect family day outing after Chrislmas treat for our families where they
could relax on the coach with other parents of SEN children knowing their children were
with their friends. It was the first time we had been lo this venue and it was a magical
day out which was enjoyed by many of our families.
We ended the year 2024 by hosting our annual Christmas party together with the
members of our project. Every child received a gifi from Sarlta, and everyone had
great time. Our SEN children club did a small performance and singing Chrislmas
songs, and every child and young person received a gift from Santa. with everyone
having a great time. 2024 was another busy year for LWFCI-UK. We have more children
than ever and wish to thank everyone for their continued support in particular the well-
received hot meals supplied lo our Destiny Children families, every week. from The
YOG Foundation., Bromley Children and Families Voluntary Sector and Bromley Council
Thank you to all supporters, volunteers, staffs and members supporting our charitable
work throughout the year. A HUGE THANK YOU to all our funders supporting our
projects work this year and we look forward to year ahead and make more impact in our
community. A huge thanks as well as lo all our sponsors supporting our charitable
work, we cannot aGhieve these without them. We are very grateful for their generosity.

Right Track Outreach
The Right Track Outreach work of the charity provides counselling, mentoring,
information and motivation to young people and young adult in the community- This year
our Right track outreach was put on hold due to difficulty in securing funding and as
result, our target could not be reached, we were only able to support few young people
through our Right Track program and basic online training during the year. Our
strategies is to inspire the communities by providing specific project work in recognizing
and talking to young people affected by poverty, isolation, loneliness. drug, alcohol and
violence problem. We achieve this provision by a mlxture of personal approaches,
referrals and partnership working.
We hope to create the trust needed for children and young people to talk about their
problem and seek help without feeling that they are being blamed or a risk of
pr05eculion. By explaining the services available to them and by developing 5UPPOrt
networks, we hope to change and rescue lives from the misery of poverty, loneliness.
isolation, drug, alcohol and abuse.
Partnership and Collaboration
We continue to work in close collaboration with BTSE - Bromley Well and Bromley
Children & Families Voluntary Sector Forum as an associate member, Bromley
Community link5, Bromley Council, Bromley Mencap. Downham Assembly, Sported,
Kicks London, Skills academy, Street Games, Global giving, partners, churches,
sponsors and other organization and local Council for collaboration and development of
our community work. We are grateful for their support. Again, all grant received was
restricted specifically to the LWFCI Sports Club project and Destiny Children and Family
Support Group.
LAY WITNESSES FOR CHRIST INTERNATIONAL - UNITED KINGDOM
(A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEEI
REPORT OF THE DIRECTORS (continued)
Right Track project has been on hold due to lack of secure funding and we continue to
focus on Sport activities, SEN Clubs and Holiday Camps for children with Special Need,
Day trips, Family Support Group and continue to expand the recruitment of new
voluntary team. Volunteers support the SEN project and we still seek for grant to fund
other project we have on hold. To date with have 12 volunteers including management
committee members who have been given enormous time each week to volunteer and
support our project work by giving their time and Skills to the charitable work of the
organisation.
Flnanclal revlew
Against the backdrop of limited resources over funding. it has continued to be difficult to
plan or develop our service5. Nerveless the charity. with the aid of sound financial

management and the support of trustees, partners and volunteers generated a positive
financial outcome lo deliver the Sports project, Destiny Children and Family Support
Group, even thought it was difficult to sustain all mst associalod with office
rnanagement and core cost.
Princlpal Fundlng sources
Aside from the income generated from fundraising activities and donations from
partners and members, the principal funding sources for the Charity are currently by the
way of grant received and funding secured for this financial year was from the Bromley
Council, Bromley Children and Family Voluntary Forum and Clarion Futures and crowd
funding from Global giving and regular donations from Trustees and sponsors. As a
result of increasing constraints on donations, the charity must l(iok for different ways to
raise money and seek for secure funding from a much broader organizatlon of grant
provider.
The involvement of the charity with organization for voluntary and
community Sector is providing particularly useful in identifying possible opportunity for a
much wider range offunding for the future.
Investment Policy
Aside from retaining a very small amount in reserves @ach year most of the charity's
fund are to be spent on project in the short term so there are few funds for the long-term
investment. Having considered the options available, the Management committee has
decided to reserve small amount that il has available in the bank for future expenses.
Donations received are paid directly into the charity bank account and there is no
interest with HSBC cU￿entlY due to the balance in the account. A review of investment
policies is therefore planned early in the new financial year.
Reserves Policy
The management committee has examined the charity's requirements for reserves in
light of the main risks lo the organizalion. It has established a policy whereby the
unrestricted funds not committed or invested in tangible fixed assets held up by the
charily should between 3 and 6 months of the expenditure. The reserves are needed to
meet the working capital requirement of the charity and the Management committee are
looking forward to set aside more reserve in the future to be able to continue with
urrent and future activities of the charity in the events of a significant drop in funding.
Plan for future Perlods
The charity plan5 continuing activities outlined above in the forthcoming years Subject lo
satisfactory funding arrangements. Plan5 are also being developed to work on a number
of schemes with local organization and local community centres for young people and
adults in need of our services on our Training program, Holiday Camp and SEN Clubs.
Family support group, mentoring, counselling schemes, and sport activities whlch it is
hoped will lead a long term benefit for the community.
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The charity will also continue lo work toward5 developing working partnership with other
local organisation that provides a set of qualily standards for the organizations in the
sector. The charity will also work toward the continuing implementation of Sport
Oulreach, Tutoring services for children with special educational needs and support
forum group for families and training skills as needed by the local people and specially
the youths.
Structure, Governance and Managernent
Governlng Document
The organization is a charTtable company limited by guarantee, incorporated on 01st
December 2011 and registered as a charity on 10th September 2012. The company
was established under a Memorandum of Association, which established the objects
and powers of the charitable company, and it is governed under its Articles of
Association. In the event of the company being wound up members are requires to
contribute an amount not exceeding £10.
Recruitment of Appointment of Management Commlttee
The Director5 of the company are also charily trustees for the purpose of charity law
and under the company's Articles is known as meTNbers of the Management Committee.
Under requirements of the Memorandum and Articles of Association the members of the
Management Committee are appointed by the chairman of the organization and re-
elected as per the majority of vote at the Annual
LAY WITNESSES FOR CHRIST INTERNATIONAL- UNITED KINGDOM
(A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE)
REPORT OF THE DIRECTORS (continued)
General meeting. All member of the management Committee give their time of working
as truslees voluntarily and received no salary from the charity. Any expenses reclaimed
from the charity are set out in note of the accounts.
Due lo the nature of the activities much of the charity's work inevitably focuseg upon
children. young people and adults. The Management Committee seeks to ensure that
the needs of this group are reflected through the diversity of the trustee body. To
enhance the potential pool of trustees, the charily advertise online and get
recommendation from partner in the events of a particular skills being lost due to
retirement or resignation, recommended individuals are approached to offer themselves
for election to the Management committee.
Trustee Induction and Training
Mosl truslees are already familiar with the practical work of the charity having been
encouraged to take up in house training and the Outreach work offered by the
management as part of the charity membership open day. Additlonally, new trustees
are invited and encouraged to attend a serie5 of short training sessions and meetings to

familiarize themselves with the charity and the context within which it operates. The
Chair of the Management Committee and the Executive Directors of the organization
and cover jointly lead these..
The obligations of Management Committee members.
The main brochure documents which set out the operations framework for the
charity including the Memorandum and Articles.
Re-sourcing and the current financial position as set oul in the lalest financial
account
Future plans and objectives.
A question & Answer pack has also been prepared drawing information from the various
Charity Commission publications signposted through the Commission's guide "The
Essential
Trustee" as a follow up to Ihese se55ions. This is distributed to all new trustees along
WFth the Memorandum and Articles and the latest financial statements.
Risk Management
The Management Committee has conducted a review of the major risks to which the
charity is exposed. A risk register has been established and it will be updated at least
annually. Where appropriate, procedures have been eslablished to mitigate the risks
the charity face. Significant external risks lo funding have led lo the development of a
strategic plan, which will allow for the diversification of activities. Internal control risks
are minimized by the implementation of procedures for authorization of all transactions
and projects. Procedures are in place to ensure compliance with health and safety of
members, volunteers and visitors to the premise.
Organisatlonal Structure
Lay Witnesses for Christ International -Uniled Kingdom have 6 Trustees (Directors) who
made up to 6 management commiltee who meet Quarterly and Monthly on zoom
meeting and are responsible for the strategi¢ direction and policy of the charity. At
present the committee has 4 members from a variety of professional bad(ground
relevant to the work of the charity.
A scheme of delegation is in place and day today responsibilities for the provision of the
service5 rest with the Chairman (Chair Director) along with the olher Director in
collaboration to manage the charity. The Chair Director is responsible for ensuring that
the charity delivers the services specified and that key performance indicators are met.
The Operations Manager supported by directors have responsibilities for the day today
operational management of the charity, individual supervision of the team members and
volunteers, ensuring that the leam continuo to develop their skills and working practices
in line with good practice.
Responsibilitles of the Management Committee
Company laws require the directors to prepare financial statements for each financial
year, which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charitable company as
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at the balance sheel date and of its incoming resources and application of resources,
including incorne and expenditure. for the financial Period. In preparing those financial
statements the management committee should follow best practice and-
Select suitable accounting policies and Ihen apply them consistently;
Make judgemenls and estimales that are reasonable and prudent;
State whether the policies adopted are in accordance with the Charities SORP and
with applicable accounting standards, subject to any material departures disc105ed and
explained in th8 financial statetnènts- and
Prepare the financial statement5 on the going concem basis unless It is
inappropriate to assume that the charitable company will continue in operation.
LAY WITNESSES FOR CHRIST INTERNATIONAL- UNITED KINGDOM
(A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEEI
REPORT OF THE DIRECTORS (contlnued)
The Managernent Committee are responsible for keeping proper accounting records.
which disclose with reasonable accuracy at any lime, the financial position of the
charitable company and to enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply
with the Companies Act 2006. The Management Committee are also responsible for
safeguarding the assets of the charilablè company and hence for taking reasonable
steps for the prevention and detection of fraud or other irregularities.
Members of Ihe management commlttee
Members of the Management Committee, who are directors for the purpose of company
law and trustees for Ihe purpose of charity law, who served during the year and up to
the dale of this report are set out on page 3.
In accordance with company law, as the company's director5, we certify that..
So far as we are aware, there is no relevant audit informalion of which the
company's auditors are unaware= and
As the directors of the company we have taken all steps that we ought to have
taken in order to make ourselves aware of any relevant audit information and to
establish that the charity's auditor is aware of that information.
Review and Results
The Director5 report no surplus on operation5 for the year under review.
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Balance Sheet
Details of the major items on the balance sheet can be found in the notes to the
accounts.
The fluctuations in debtors and creditors year on year are purely the result of the liming
of receipts and payment around the year-end.
Approved by the Managernent Committee on 29th September 2025 and signed on Its
behalf by
Mapakou
Director
Miss. M Tumukunde
Director
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INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANT'S REPORT
TO THE DIRECTORS OF LAY WITNESSES FOR CHRIST INTERNATIONAL
UNITED KINGDOM
In aocordance with the engagement letter dated, and in order to assist you to fulfil your
duties under companies Act 2006 (revised). we have compiled the financial statements
of the above company from the accountlng records and information and explanations
you have given us.
This report is made to the directors in accordance with the terms of our engagement.
Our work has been undertaken to prepare for approval by the directors the financial
statements that we have been engaged lo compile, to report to the director that we
have done so, and to state those matters thal we have agreed to slate to them in this
report and for no other purpose. To the fullest extent permitted by law. we do not
accept or assume responsibility to anyone Other than the company and the company's
directors for our work or for this report.
You have acknowledged on the balance sheet as at 31 December 2024 as your duty to
ensure that the company has kept proper accaunling records and to prepare financial
statements that give a true and fair view under the revised companies Act 2006. You
consider that the company is exempt from the statutory requirement for and audit for
the year.
We have not been instructed to carry out an audit of the financial ststernents. For this
reason, we have not verified the accuracy or completeness of the accounting records
or information and explanation you have given to us and we do not, therefore, express
any opinion on the financial statements
l*
M Shahjalian FCCA
Shahjahan & Co
Chartered Cartified Accountants
4 Heathway
Dagenham. Essex
RM10 9PP, UK
SHAHJAHAN & CO
4 H￿a?￿Way QJ.-;
Q2•8 $17 7$51
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LAY WITNESSES FOR CHRIST INTERNATIONAL - UNITED KINGDOM
{A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE)
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
(Including Income & Expenditure Account)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
Please See page 29
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LAY WITNESSES FOR CHRIST INTERNATIONAL- UNITED KINGDOM
{A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE)
BALANCE SHEET
AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2024
Notes
2024
2023
Fixed assets
Tangible fixed assets
Current asset
Debtors or olher adjustment
2,063
Cash at bank and in hand
12.463
9,630
12,463
9.630
Liabilities:
Creditors.. amounts falling due within one Year 3 {923)
(914)
Nel currentAssets
11,540
8.716
Ngt Assets
11,540
8,716
Funds
Unrestricted income funds:
General
Restricted funds..
1,531
10,009
1,773
6,943
11,54Q
8,716
For the year ended 31 December 2024 the company was entitled to exemption under
section 477 of the Companies Act 2006.
The members have not required the company to obtain an audit of its accounts for the
year in question in accordance with section 476 of the Companies Acl 2006.
The directors, acknowledge their responsibility for complying with Ihe requirements of
the Act with respect to aGGounting records and the preparation of accounts.
These accounts have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to
companies subject lo small companies, regime.
ement Committee approved these accounts on: 291h September 2025.
The Mana
Mrs J. Mapakou
Director
M5. M Tumukunde
Director
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LAY WITNESSES FOR CHRIST INTERNATIONAL- UNITED KINGDOM
IA COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE)
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
1. Accounting pollcles
(a) Basis of preparation
(i} These accounts are the accounts of Lay Wilnesses for Christ
International - United Kingdom.
{ii) These accounts have been prepared on a cash basis and include
income and expenditure as they are re￿iVed or paid.
{iii)The recommendations of the Statement of Recommended Practice
{Accounting by Charities} have been followed in the preparation of
these aGcounts.
Ib) Fund accounting
(i) The charity's general fund consists of funds, which the charty may
use for its purposes at its discretion.
(li} The charity's restricted funds are those where the donor has
imposed restrictions on the use of the funds, which are legally binding.
1¢) Voluntsry Income
li} All voluntary income is inGludgd upon receipt.
(ill Grants receivable is credited lo income immediately upon recelpt (if
any).
(d) Investment income
Credit is taken for interest when the interest falls due for payment
(where applicable).
(e)
application:
Charity accounts i.e. Financial Statements have been prepared under
SORP- FRS102
in which applied cash accounling.
Charity SORP (Statement of Recommended Practice) FRS102
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(f) Flxed assets and depreclatlon
Fixed assets are included in the accounts al their historical cost less
depreciation and are written off through the statement of financial
activities. In the end of 2023, the balance becomes nll. In year 2024
there are no fixed assets are added.
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LAY WITNESSES FOR CHRIST INTERNATIONAL - UNITED KINGDOM
(A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE)
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS (continued)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
{fj Administration expenditure
Administration expenditure comprises costs incurred in running the
charity. Where applicable, some of these costs have been treated
as direct charitable expenditure.
2. Tangible Fixed Assets: 2024
Tangible assets are written off @ 25/0 reducing balanGe method, but the
assets are working as newer, therefore, much lower rated depreciation (about
5.50/0) been Gharged. Nothing in 2024 accounts.
Office
Equipment £
Fixtures &
Fittings £
TOTAL £
COSTS:
@ 1 January 2024
Addltions allll
- rn112024
31 December 2024 IIIIIIWIII o IIIWIII o IWIIIIII o
DEPRECIATION:
Balance blf at 1st January
2024
Charge for Year
At 31 December 2024 IIIIIIWMI o IIIIWM o WIWIO
NET BOOK VALUE
At 31 DECEMBER 2024
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ACCRUALS
2024 20231
ACCOUNTANTS
(NOTE 8)
CREDIT CARD
OTHER CREDITORS (ACCOMODATION SERVICES) 11 803 lll o I
775
Perlod
FEES
800
775
3. Liabilitles:
£1,603
amounts
falling
due
wlthln
one
4. Debtors IPrepaymentslother adjustments
2024
2023
Deblors:
Adjustments with debtors: in year 2024
Due to accounting operation/ activity changes from accrual lo cash basis and
as a result of depreciation charges inclusion the differenGes arise.
5. Share Capltal
The company is limited by guarantee and does not have a share capital.
6. Remuneration of Directors l Trustees
Directors I trustees received remuneration in the year through PAYE.
Other irregular payments been made by charity to whom- who are in self-
employment or duly recognised by HMR&C. Therefore, It is directors or
trustee's responsibility to control and solve the problem if arises for those
payments.
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LAY WITNESSES FOR CHRIST INTERNATIONAL- UNITED KINGDOM
(A COMPANY LIMrrED BY GUARANTEE)
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS (continued)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
7. Small Company Exemptlons
> The Directors have taken advantage of the Companies Act 2006 in
not having these accounts audited under Section 477 (2) (lotal
exemption).
> Confirmed that no notice has been deposited under Section 476 of
the Companies Act 2006 requesting that an audit be conducted for
the year ended 31 December 2020.
> Acknowledged thoir responsibilities for ensuring that the company
keeps accounting records, which comply with section 386 of the
Companies Act 2006.
> Acknowledged their responsibilities for preparing accounts which
give a true and fair view of the company and of its surplus for the
year then ended in accordance with the requirements of Section
393 of the Companies Act 2006 and which otherwise comply with
the requirements of the Act relating to accounts. so far as
applicable to this company.
> These accounts are prepared in accordance with the special
provisions of part 15 of the Company Act 2006 relating to small
companies (Section 24618) of the Act.
8. Accountant's fees: Yearly fees £800.
9. Cash Book: The directorsl trustees should overseel review the petty cash
book procedure and expenses schedule regularly what should keep in
acceptable method. Cash deficit £152.80 where cash book should be as in
cash or over the deposit. Last year in 2023 the cash deficit was £139.48
reported.
10. Credlt card statement". Charity Company's credit card statements
should review at least quarterly basis.
11. Net wealth: Nel wealth increased by £2,925.
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LAY WMIESSFDR CHRisfiNTERNAnoNAIUNITEO KflGDOIYE 3y12124
INCOME& EXPENSESACCOUNf5"2024
2024
ACCOUI4T5..2023
UNRE5fRICTED
TOTAL FUNOS
UNRESTRICTED
RESTRIEtEO
TOTALFUNOS
FUNDS
FUNDS
2024
FUNDS
FUN05
2023
BBCCNILDREN IN fiEED5
C014TRieuTION FROM PARENTS
DONATEDGCQD5&5ERVICE5
L(A4DONCUMMINITYFUNOATION
GLOBALGWINGFUND
GtsNT/OThÉR RÉ££IVED- BANK
FIR4DRA￿ING EVENT-Cash
ROYALALBERT HALL
16 BROMLEY-CHILDAEN
8AOMLEYCHILOHEN& FAMITY FORUF
8ROMLEYCNIiDREN& FAMifi-hdlday
CLAftIONFUIVRE FUND
TOTALINCOME RESOURCES
482
IL140
203
644..
4.998
92.671
SEftVKEACTNITrES-UNRESTWCTED C￿sH
suppoArcosTg
OPERATION COStS
DEPRECblTIOPJ
GENERAI EXPS-lunrestrttted'. nOn4m￿l￿tIr¢
ACCOUEUANCYSERlnCES
mERCOStS. MATEHIALS
TLITALRE50URCES EXPEND£O
715
47,969
14,703..
6.623
775
i,iio
i3.iii
89,746".
13,611
66,935
NEr
INCONIING/I
BALAKE BIFAT
BPL4NEECIFAT
3.066
6,￿5
1925
8.615
IL540
1.115
12881
UVO¥4024
3111212014
L672
L672
6,Ya3
615
BAAPXESHEEr
2024
1023
FIXEDAS5ET5
TANGIBLE
CURHENT AS5Er5
DEBTORS
CASH Ir4 HANDANDATgANK
9.S29
TOTALCUAREttASSEtS
11,463
9.519
(REDtroR&AMWNTFAWNG OUtwiniiNOP4E YEAR
923
914
NYfcuPRE￿rA5$Els
11.540
8,615
MEr￿SE75
11,540
8,615
FUNDS
UNRE5fRlCtED
L531
RE5TRicfED
10,009
6,943
eALANCEAT315TDECEM8ER IWd3
11.54D
J.615