Global Commission Partners (Europe)
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
for the year ended 31 December 2023
Registered Charity Number 1149810
Global Commission Partners (Europe)
TRUSTEES
Gary Ball Gwenyth Carling Axel Lanausse Shirley McLellan Andrew Plowman
DIRECTOR
David Carling
UK REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER 1149810
PRINCIPAL ADDRESS
Yew View Over Kellet Carnforth LA6 1BS
BANKERS
NatWest Lancaster Branch 68 Church St Lancaster LA1 1LN
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Global Commission Partners (Europe)
TRUSTEES’ REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT
Global Commission Partners (Europe) commenced operations on 1 March 2012 and is registered as a Charity in the UK and governed under its Trust Deed dated 18 October 2012.
The Trust Deed requires between three and seven trustees to serve at any one time. New trustees are appointed by resolution at meetings of existing trustees. Names of the Director and Trustees who served during the year are set out on the preceding page.
OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES
The objective of the Trust is set out in the Trust Deed, namely the advancement of the Christian faith by supporting indigenous ministries working among ethnic groups of the world who have not yet heard the good news of Jesus Christ. This is achieved through raising awareness, raising financial support for overseas projects and individuals, and prayer.
ACHIEVEMENTS AND PERFORMANCE DURING THE YEAR
Fundraising continued in UK and Switzerland, mainly from our existing donor base. Over £28,000 (2022: £48,000) was disbursed to relief and mission projects during the year.
The Trustees have had full consideration of the Charity Commission’s guidance on Public Benefit in determining the activities carried out in achievement of the Trust’s objectives and exercising any powers or duties to which the guidance is relevant.
We continue to work closely in partnership with Global Commissions Partners (US) in fulfilling our key objectives, especially in relation to overseas projects. Most project administration is outsourced, enabling a significant reduction in office and travel costs. Other operating costs are minimal.
RESERVING POLICY
Restricted funds are used solely for specific projects and sponsorship. Separate funds are maintained for each project and for each sponsored individual. Project funds are remitted on a periodic basis.
Unrestricted funds are used to cover project administration and other operational costs. The Trust seeks to maintain sufficient funds to cover its likely operational expenses for 12 months plus an additional contingency reserve. The Trustees keep this policy under review and consider it remains appropriate.
A Plowman G Carling TRUSTEE TRUSTEE Date Date
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Global Commission Partners (Europe)
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER’S REPORT
to the Trustees of Global Commission Partners (Europe)
I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of Global Commission Partners (Europe) (the Trust) for the year ended 31 December 2023.
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 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act.
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 did 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 requirements that the accounts give a ‘true and fair’ view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination.
I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
Douglas M Gardner, BSc, Dip Th, FCMA, CGMA. 7 Windward Avenue, Fleetwood, Lancs.
Date:
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Global Commission Partners (Europe)
RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS FOR THE YEAR TO 31 DECEMBER 2023
| Unrestricted | Restricted | Total | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| funds | funds | prev year | ||
| RECEIPTS | ||||
| Donations | ||||
| Operations | 2,532 | 0 | 2,532 | 3,177 |
| Children support | 0 | 612 | 612 | 648 |
| Tools and equipment | 0 | 1,183 | 1,183 | 1,056 |
| Missionary support | 0 | 5,837 | 5,837 | 6,055 |
| Projects | 0 | 17,131 | 17,131 | 38,174 |
| Partnership funding | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Gift Aid tax refunds | 356 | 3,206 | 3,562 | 3,661 |
| Sundry income | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 2,888 | 27,969 | 30,857 | 52,771 |
| PAYMENTS | ||||
| Relief and ministry projects | ||||
| Children support | 0 | 594 | 594 | 661 |
| Tools and equipment | 0 | 1,201 | 1,201 | 1,056 |
| Missionary support | 0 | 5,855 | 5,855 | 6,037 |
| Projects | 0 | 21,048 | 21,048 | 41,180 |
| Travel | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Accommodation | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Equipment and resources | 0 | 0 | 0 | 38 |
| Telephone and broadband | 540 | 0 | 540 | 540 |
| Office costs UK | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Administration services | 1,499 | 0 | 1,499 | 1,870 |
| Printing and publicity | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Insurance | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sundry expenses and transfers | 45 | 0 | 45 | 0 |
| Total | 2,084 | 28,698 | 30,782 | 51,382 |
| Net Receipts / (Payments) | 804 | -729 | 75 | 1,389 |
| Transfer between Funds | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Funds brought forward | 6,387 | 2,710 | 9,097 | 7,708 |
| Funds carried forward | 7,191 | 1,981 | 9,172 | 9,097 |
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Global Commission Partners (Europe)
STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES AT 31 DECEMBER 2023
| ASSETS | Unrestricted | Restricted | Total | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| funds | funds | |||
| Cash in hand: | ||||
| Current account | 7,182 | 1,892 | 9,074 | 8,886 |
| Euro account | 9 | 89 | 98 | 211 |
| SMG account | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Paypal donation account | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cash sterling | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cash euros | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 7,191 | 1,981 | 9,172 | 9,097 |
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS
Unrestricted funds are available for use at the discretion of the trustees in furtherance of the general objectives of the charity. Restricted funds are held for designated sponsorship and projects and allocated in full, all operational costs being borne by Unrestricted funds.
Liabilities are zero.
A Plowman TRUSTEE
G Carling TRUSTEE
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