“Fo r I am no t ashamed o f the Gospel of Christ fo r it is the power of Go d to salvation for e very one who believes.”Romans1:16 ## **Annual Report May 2022 - April 2023 Reg Charity No 1150705** Gospellife International continues with its aims for the Ministry in keeping with the objects of: • To proclaim and further, the gospel of God concerning his Son Jesus Christ our Lord and the preaching and teaching of the uncompromised word of God (the gospel) throughout the world as shall be decided upon by the trustees (the areas of benefit) consistently with the doctrine and articles of belief (the doctrines) set forth in the schedule hereto as (the statement of faith); - the relief of poverty in such places of the world (the areas of benefit) as the trustees may from time to time decide; • to provide homes for and or to assist schools; and or churches; and or foundations; and or governing bodies in providing for the education and well-being of the poor homeless, destitute or very poor children in the areas of benefit; • To facilitate mission expeditions/trips for and on behalf of churches and or ministries; and or Bible colleges; and or institutions; and or persons for the purpose of education and training of those with an interest of missions and evangelism within the objects of the charity. Children’s Ministry “Alina’s Kids” During 2022, Discussions were made as to the way forward for this section of the Ministry. The Director of Alina’s Kids proposed to take the Ministry forward as an independent NGO under the name of Life Healing Rehabilitation Centre (LHRC) with a completely new board locally represented. The Trustees of Gospellife International agreed with the proposal, and the children’s director formed a new board named Life Healing Rehabilitation Centre. (LHRC) and applications were submitted to the Ugandan NGO board for registration. And was approved in the Autumn of 2022 Gospellife International has gifted the Vehicle used by Alina’s Kids to transport the children to further the work of LHRC. For now, Gospellife International continues to provide financial support to LHRC. LHRC, a fully Independent Registered Ugandan NGO, will submit its accounts and annual report directly to the Ugandan Revenue Authorities and the Ugandan NGO Board. Continued P2 Head Office: 77 Harcourt Gardens Bath BA1 4DL Registered Charity No. 1150705 t: +44 (0)117 964 2423 m: +44 (0)7789 633 679 e: info@gospellife.org.uk w: www. gospellife.org.uk GospellifeInt gospellifeint Uganda Office: P.O. Box 27240 Kampala Uganda East Africa NGO Registration No. INTR12398413NB Gospellife International annual report 2022-23 continued ## **Ministry & Missions** The Christian Bookshop/office continues to be a valuable resource for the Ministry. More office services have been added as proposed in 2022, enhancing its service in the community. Rev Robert Baker and Mr Jonathan Isbell visited five regions in Uganda, covering Kampala, Jinja, Manafwa District, Ibanda and Hoima, speaking with some 750 church Leaders of various denominations with discussions of the need for training and supporting the local church in the community. Gospellife International has communicated with Rev Gerald Kasajja, senior pastor of Grace Family Church, Kakari, to support the construction of a school in the district and the financial commitment for such a project starting mid to late 2023. Support is also being given to sink a Well in the proposed school grounds, which will supply clean drinking water for the school and the village residents living around the vicinity. In March 2023, Gospellife International purchased a replacement vehicle for the one donated to LHRC; this was made possible from donations made for this purpose. March 2023. Rev Dr. Richard Nkunze visited the believers at Life Healing Church, Kamuli. Eastern Uganda to assist in forming a leadership structure and plan on training for this young church body, ministering and encouraging in both spiritual and physical food. Throughout the year, Gospellife International has been able to discreetly help families meet School fees, exam fees, and training skills payments. Whilst the aim of the Ministry is to proclaim. Further, the gospel of God concerning his Son Jesus Christ our Lord Gospellife International also puts importance on the community, Serving where it is needed. ## **In conclusion** The work among the ministers and church leaders will continue to grow, emphasising serving village communities. Meeting needs where it is able. Support will continue in children’s education and hygiene work as in the past years. Rev Dr.Richard Nkunze has continued to be a resource and influence within the Christian leadership communities. As always, the Ministry looks forward to 2023-24 with great expectations. Rev Robert Baker prepared This report on behalf of the Trustees on 22 November 2023. Rev Robert Baker Gospellife International nt•rnatlo nded 5th A ment of I 12,807 6,823 19,793 M1551ons Donations Other Income 9,719 9,991 12.087 39,423 31.797 23984 769 Missions Rent Ugandan Offke Expenses Book Prlntin8 Postage & Stationery Advertlsln8 Telephone & Internet Accountancy Petty Cash Fees Payable Donations Sundries 26589 1085 6236 71)) 958 313 545 31X) 250 321 495 1038 3C 210 324 33,869 5.554 Total Overhead Expenditure Net Surplus/(Detlcit) 35,462 -3,665 In accordance wfth the instructions 8lven to me. I have prepared wlthout carryin8 Out an audlL the above Statement of Income and Expenditure from the attounting records and other inforniatlon supplied to me by the Tnistees, and certlfy It to be in accordance therewith. Qwatchman FCCA Watchman Attountants Limlted 48 The Causeway Chlppenham Wiltshlre SN15 3DD Date: Year Ended 5 h ofln I z men and 202 12.807 6.823 19,793 Missions Donatlons Other Income 9,719 9.991 12,087 39,423 31,797 Ex 23984 769 Misslons Rent Ugandan offi￿ Expenses Book Println8 Postage & Statlonery Advertlsln8 Telephone & Intemet Accountancy Petty Cash Fees Payable Donatlons Sundries 26589 1085 6236 7C 958 313 545 31x1 250 321 495 1038 300 210 324 33,869 5.554 Total Overhead Expendlture Net Surplu51(Deficit) 35,462 -3,665 In accordance wlth the InstllKtlons given to me, I have prepared without carryin8 Out an audit, the above Statement of Income and Expendlture from the accountlng records and other infomiation supplied to Me by the Trustees, and certlfy It to be in accordance therewith. C.Watchman FCCA Watchman Accountants Limited 48 The Causeway Chlppenham Wiltshire SN15 3DD Oate: 1I1Jb.s (N any): Addr•M: LiMrr60 JL TS141Ré .Sertioii B DisclosLire Only complete if the examiner needs to hwhlight material matters of concem {see CC32. Indep￿nt examinat￿￿ of charity accounts: dKections and guldance for examiners). Glv• h•r• brtsf d•tslts of any ￿rnS that the •xamln•r vrfl$h•g to dl•clos•. IER Oct 2018 For th• p•rfod To ectiori A Receipls .iiid payniLiIIs Total d fvnd• rt fundl toth• toth• nMr••t £ toth• toth• n•ar••t £ A1 R•¢•l Incofne Dmab￿s ReceN&1 AR) .797 TO￿ rncdpts 8c*)k Pnnti Mrnsmy 700 313 313 Rent Tele Accoun Pe Fe88 P Sundr 769 & Intem8t 321 495 324 Sub lotsl A4 As••t and Inv••lm•nt Sub tot41 A6 C•Jh fufid• l••t ymf •nd ,vri Unrnstrkt dfun C•t•gorl O•tal n•ar•st £ B1 C••h fund• Bank ACQ￿nI Tot•1 cash funds d lun¢ •nt fund• n•u••t £ O•tsl Fund to whkh Curr• valu• D*1 Fund to ¥thkh Cun• v•lu• h•rW• own u Fund to whkh uty du• du• D•tsl R Bakw Loon ￿C HG H1ntC￿ LO￿ Alc B6 Ll•bHAI•• Rev R 8•ker CHARITY COMMISSION ENfjIAM) ￿) YUIES Independent examlnerfs report on the accounts Section A Independent Examiner's Report R•port to th• trust•es ose6LIC6 k AIUL Z?23 On accounts for the year ended Charlty no (If any) I ISO 7oJ S•t out on pag•s I rewJ1 to the trustees on my exaffdnation of the ccounts of the above chaiity (Iho Trusf) for the year ermled OS 19*12023. R•sponslbllltl•s and ba•ls of r•wt accounts in aCaxd￿ with tho r￿UIreMents of ts chariti￿ Act 2011 (Th Acr). I r8PYt of my examination d the T￿￿8 accwnts c￿ed (x undor séctvm 145 of tha 2011 Act and in catyrwj out my examInati￿, I urMl8r sadi￿ 145(SXb) of the A Independ•nt •xarnln•rfs statement I have C￿lp￿tsd my examination. I cryffirm that rKI materfal matters have come to my attentKin in C￿neC110n the examinatNM {other than that disck)8ed below ') which gives me cause to beli8ve that kn, any matorial the accwnts dKI not c(rfnpty with the appkablo requirwn•nts I￿(￿rN￿3 the f(xrn and content crf ac0￿nts set ￿t In the Charthos (ACc￿nts and Rewxts) Reg￿lOnS 2CQ8 other Ihan any rewirement thal the accwnts give a In￿ and fairf vithv is not a matter Ih the exarnlnatlon to attenti￿ Sh￿k1 be drawn in this report In Slgn•d: 23 0A￿p <.1. C. A. Namo: MR L frl,eTsio pHe e R•l•vant prdM•lonal qualthc*lon(s) or body IER Oct 2018