## **TRUSTEES’ ANNUAL REPORT** # **APOSTOLIC FAITH CHURCH HQ CHITOPE** ## **FOR THE PERIOD 1 AUGUST 2024 TO 31 JULY 2025** ## **INTRODUCTION** The Trustees present their Annual Report for Apostolic Faith Church HQ Chitope covering the period from 1 August 2024 to 31 July 2025. The report highlights the church’s activities, achievements, governance, and financial performance during the year under review. ## **TRUSTEES** The following individuals served as Trustees during the reporting period: - Mr E. Bako - Mr L. Gushure - Mr V. Kaseke - Mr K. Mangwende - Mr A. Marume - Mr E. Masama - Mr D. Matimati - Mr D. Matwaya - Mr M. Matiza - Mr A. Mudyandarira - Mr B. Mutsau - Mr T. Mupotaringa - Mr E. Zifodya ## **OBJECTIVES OF THE CHURCH** The principal objectives of the Church are to: - Advance the Christian faith through worship, teaching, and evangelism. - Promote spiritual growth among members. - Provide pastoral care and community support. - Undertake charitable and humanitarian activities for the benefit of the community. ## **ACTIVITIES AND ACHIEVEMENTS** During the reporting period, the Church undertook the following activities: - Regular worship services and prayer meetings. - Evangelistic outreach programmes. - Youth and children’s ministry activities. - Leadership development and discipleship training. - Community support and charitable initiatives. Key achievements during the year included: - Held 4 major church conferences - Held a baptism Service ## **MEMBERSHIP** The Church continued to experience growth and engagement among its members. ## **FINANCIAL REVIEW** Sources of income included: - Tithes and offerings - Special contributions - Fundraising activities - Donations ## **FINANCIAL SUMMARY:** Total Income: £48,143.62 Total Expenditure: £32,792.78 Surplus/(Deficit): £15,350.84 Closing Cash/Bank Balance: £22,642.52 The Trustees are satisfied that the Church remained financially sustainable throughout the reporting period. ## **GOVERNANCE** The Church is governed by its Constitution and overseen by the Board of Trustees. The Trustees meet regularly to provide strategic direction, ensure accountability, and safeguard church assets. ## **CHALLENGES** The Church faced the following challenges during the year: - A large number of our members travel long distance to attend Church at our Branches - Lack of our own property where we can have more gatherings Despite these challenges, the Church continued to fulfil its mission and objectives. ## **FUTURE PLANS** The Church intends to: - Expand evangelism and outreach programmes. - Strengthen discipleship and leadership training. - Improve church infrastructure and facilities. - Increase community engagement initiatives. ## **TRUSTEES’ RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT** The Trustees are responsible for maintaining proper accounting records, safeguarding the assets of the Church, and ensuring that the Church operates in accordance with its governing documents and applicable laws. ## **APPROVAL** ## **The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.** **Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees** |**Signature(s)**
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Chair| ||31/05/2026| ||31/05/2026| ## **Independent examiner’s report to the trustees of Apostolic Faith Church HQ Chitope** I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the Apostolic Faith HQ Chitope (AFC UK) for the year ended 31 July 2025. ## **Responsibilities and basis of report** As the charity trustees of AFC UK, 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 AFC UK’s accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination l 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 can 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: 1. Accounting records were not kept in respect of the Trust as required by section 130 of the Act; or 2. The accounts do not accord with those records. 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. Signed: Name: Wendy Musvota Address: 48 Citron Road, Wellingborough, NN8 1TU. Date: 30.05.2026 Profit and Loss Apostolic Faith Church UK For the year ended 31 July 2025 2025 Turnover Birrningham BabyWelcomeGifts Biminghamwelfore Giwing 8iminKham_OlforinuGivln Binringham Reni Giving DerbyOfleringGnfing DeA)y RentGiwng 0erbyWella￿ Glvin8 Derbywofflen Civing GosportOfferingGivlng Interestlniome 115.00 40.00 3,161.00 1,730.00 670.00 G28.00 10.00 332.00 1,982.69 31.63 London Givingofferlng London RentGiving London WElfare Giving Province BereavementGiving Province Bishop'sViSItGiVinB ProvintèConferÈncés NLeomodaiion Contribullon 153.50 1,108.80 250.00 180.31 1.364.11 19,648.30 Province Giving Fundrai51ng Province HQ Development Fund Province Mens Fellowship Giving Province BigSuTrday f￿VIng Wakefield Givingwellare Expenses W3kefield Conferences Giving Wakefield_Offerlngs_Gwlng Wakefield_Rent_Gwing Women Fellowship ConlerwceGivin8 TotalTumover 2.854.90 3.38 1,800.00 469.00 126.00 460.00 1,114.00 2.090.00 7,821.00 48,143.62 Gross Profit 48,143.62 Administrative Costs Bitmingham Fgod_Expen5e5 Birmingham Rent Expense5 CènfÈrÈnce Fth)d 250.OQ 2,325.00 167.00 Conferences Expenses Oerby Rent Expenses G05POrt Rent Expense5 HQ DevelOP￿nt Expen5ÈS Insurance 22,762.58 L353.50 780.00 385.70 183.00 London RentExFensès 450.00 Provintè Mens F@Ilowship Expensès Wakefield_Food_E¥penses 1,171.00 250.00 Pr4fbtand LO AwstolitFaithChwth UK 30May2026 Pwio12 Profrtand Loss 2025 wakefield_Rent_ExpÈT￿es Wornen confe￿nce KxrEnses TotalAdmlnlstratlv@ Costs 2,280.00 435.00 32,792.78 Operating Profit Profit on Ordinary Activities Before Taxation I5,350￿4 15.350 Profit after Taxation 15,350A4 Pr4fbtand LO AwstolitFaithChwth UK 30May2026 Pw2012 Balance Sheet Apostolic Faith Church UK As at 31 July 2025 31￿LI0￿5 CLtrrent Assets Cashat bankand In hand Blrmingham Derby GuspDrtVirtual London Branch 8aTrkAccount L982J9 639.01 1,549.47 1,347.3Q ProYlnceAccount 12,767.82 Wakeflel 347.07 WoFnen Fellowship Total Cash at bank In hand 4,009.46 22,64232 TotalCurrentAssets 21,642.52 CredÈtors= amounts fallin Histoncal Adju5tmwt TotalCreditot5= aTnouDt5fallingduewithin oneyeaf due within one ear 7,291.68 7.291.68 Net Current Assets (Liabilities) 15,350.84 Total Assets lesscurrent Liabilities 15,350 Netknets 15.350J4 Capital and Reserves Currentyear EarniTrg5 Totaltapit8land Reserves 15,350.84 I5,350￿4 Bakncesheet AwstolitFaithChurth UK 30 May2026 Pwioll