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2021-12-31-accounts

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Regions Beyond UK
Report and Accounts
year ended 31 December 2021
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Regions Beyond UK

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2021

COMPANY INFORMATION

Directors / trustees

Company Secretary

Trevor Payne- resigned as at 31 August 2021 Nigel Howarth Ian Portwine Patricia Anderson Mark Thornett Dan Fryer - appointed 29 March 2022 Nigel Howarth

Governing Document Memorandum and Articles of Association dated 03/06/2013 Company Registration Number 8561531 Charity Registration Number 1152827 Registered Office The Trinity Centre Stonehill Green SWINDON SN5 7AR Independent Examiner Stephen Mathews FCA Stewardship 1 Lamb's Passage London EC1Y 8AB Bankers National Westminster Bank PLC 27 South Street WORTHING BN11 3AR

Contents Page
Company Information 1
Directors' Report 2
Independent Examiner's Report 8
Statement of Financial Activities 9
Balance Sheet 10
Notes to the Accounts 11-18
Detailed Statement of Financial Activities with Comparatives 19

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Regions Beyond UK - FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2021

The charity is a charitable company and is governed by its memorandum and articles of association. The objects of the charity, as set out in the governing document are:

To advance the Christian faith in accordance with the statement of beliefs in such parts of the United Kingdom and the world as the trustees may from time to time decide; and

The prevention or relief of poverty or financial hardship anywhere in the world by providing or assisting in (including but not limited to financial support) the provision of education, training, healthcare projects and all the necessary support designed to enable individuals to generate a sustainable income and be self-sufficient.

Structure, Governance and Management

The charity is a charitable company limited by guarantee and is incorporated in the United Kingdom. The company's registered number and registered office address can be found on the Company Information page of this document.

New trustees are appointed by a Resolution of the Trustees and consideration is given by existing Trustees to the skills needed on the Trustee board as and when additional Trustees are sought. On acceptance all new Trustees are supplied with guidance on what it means to be a Trustee as well as their obligations and responsibilities in accordance with Charity Commission guidance at the time.

The charity has no paid staff in place, working rather through related churches who receive grant funding to support the work of the charity undertaken through them. Finance and related administration is provided by external workers who invoice the charity directly.

Regions Beyond UK operates as an umbrella charity supporting a growing network of independent churches in the UK and Internationally joined together in relationship and all supporting the charitable Objects of Regions Beyond UK. These churches all term themselves as being a part of the wider family of Regions Beyond churches but are legally independent organisations all responsible for their own policies, procedures and structures.

Public Benefit

Regions Beyond UK operates with the following Charitable Objectives for the Public Benefit:

All of its budget and funding decisions are considered in line with the charities objects and by reference to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit.

Significant funding is allocated each year to achieve these, including but not limited to the following activities both in the UK and Internationally:

• Supporting the training of church teams and members, including by large gatherings and conferences

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The development of both new and existing churches requires more than just running meetings and buildings. It involves developing communities of worshipping and caring believers whose lives are deeply impacted by their relationship with Jesus Christ and who support and serve the communities in which they live. It was this sort of church that has resulted in the transformation of society in different times and places throughout history. To create sustainable, culturally relevant local churches like this requires training, development, support (in finances and in practical help) and encouragement.

General

2020 was a year dominated by the covid pandemic. 2021 was no less challenging and although support was given for essential programmes and people, the year was clearly most challenging for all aspects of the charity.

A new tiered system of lockdown restrictions meant various different regions were opened up at different times. Gatherings were limited to 30 people even in early summer. The use of face masks became a usual part of our world, which made public worship gatherings very challenging. Whilst restrictions for churches were not mandatory, most churches abided by the recommendations for shops, venues etc. The church demonstrated a willingness to take a lead in public compliance.

The vaccination programme clearly was a way through this challenging time.

As with 2020, local churches continued to be a source of hope and inspiration from a spiritual viewpoint, but also a source of practical support, helping with mental healthcare and meeting needs through food-bank support and other community projects.

Local church support

Support continued to be offered to local churches as they maintained their help with local communities and engaged with their own mission. Support for Regions Beyond UK continued to be received from local churches, who, although challenged financially owing to fewer in-person meetings, continued to give regularly.

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Training and Apostolic Leadership and Guidance

The “global team” continued to meet weekly and then bi-weekly on line via zoom. Planning for future events was speculative, but hopeful and considered. This team is led by Steve Oliver who is now based in South Africa.

The majority of the training gatherings were held on-line however some in-person meetings became viable, having due consideration for health and safety.

A new initiative was launched to gather a wider team of significant leaders within the Regions Beyond movement. This was given the name “ forum ” and gathered leaders from India, the Philippines, the Middle East, Africa, Europe, Americas and Australia. This was an exciting development which provided insight from different nations and support for a senior tier of leaders from around the world. The gathering was over 2 days for 2 hours (using zoom) and has become a regular quarterly feature.

Additionally, the movement began regular on-line prayer meetings, gathering hundreds of people from around the world to focus on a specific area of need and geographical regions and pray. As with the new forum gathering this became possible through the use of zoom, even though some participants were staying up very late in the evening whilst others were setting early morning alarms in order to participate. This has helped a sense of cohesion across the world and helped keep the sense of unity.

UK team leadership

Due to personal circumstances Trevor Payne to step back from his senior leadership position in the UK (and as part of the Global team) and a new team was set in place to help guide and encourage churches in the UK. This team met mainly on-line, but as restrictions lifted, met in person.

The new team were able to plan a conference in November, bringing together over 100 church leaders, some of whom had not met like this for 2 years. The conference was held in Durham, with many people happy to make the long journey for 3 days together. The conference was named “Reset” as it symbolised the restarting of the in-person life we remembered. The conference was a great joy and very helpful in regaining momentum that had been lost. It also became an opportunity to look outside of the needs in the UK, as a significant emergency had arisen in Burundi, for which a significant offering was given.

Planting new churches

This remained a high priority for Regions Beyond, however the circumstances of the global pandemic made further advance difficult. However the churches in Edinburgh and Birmingham continued to grow with support through the charity. Birmingham church plant continues to thrive and is

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based on a cluster planting of multiple “house” churches that are supported with initial funds but with the hope to becoming self-supporting in the near future.

Future Plans

2021 became a year of recovery, with restrictions only being lifted gradually. 2022 hopes to be a year where leaders can increasingly gather in-person, whilst still making great use of the facilities afforded by zoom (giving significant travelling cost savings). The pandemic’s restrictions on travel and activity has had the advantage of allowing time for reflection and looking at the right direction for Regions Beyond as a whole. A new initiative looking for greater inclusivity, diversity, strategic leadership development and community impact is being developed which will be rolled out through the churches in 2022.

Regions Beyond UK Grant Making and Safeguarding

The making of grants to further its Charitable Objects is a significant activity of Regions Beyond UK. It provides funding to churches and charities to employ staff, provide premises and meet specific project costs across the world where it is assessed that the network of churches can make the biggest impact in starting new churches, leadership development and humanitarian relief.

As a part of this to ensure that it operates correctly in this area the Trustees have sought to strengthen its grant making procedures and processes. External guidance is ongoing and provides a framework for the charity to operate this very significant area of its activities. During the year 2021 the total of grants made was £222,442 This sum is further analysed in Note 5 to the accounts for 2021.

Over recent years there has been increasing recognition of the way in which vulnerable people can be at risk of harm from organisations and institutions that are supposed to help them, as a result of ignorance, abuse and exploitation by individuals in positions of trust, or via programme activities in general.

As a consequence, there has been a significant increase in the efforts made by organisations to ensure that no harm comes to beneficiaries or target communities from contact with their staff and associates or as a result of any of the organisation ’ s activities. This duty of care extends beyond statutory safeguarding requirements.

We always seek to gain assurance that where grants are made, the churches/organisations have an adequate Safeguarding policy in place and take seriously their obligations to operate in a way that ensures, so far as is possible, that their work does no harm to anyone with whom they engage.

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Income

Regions Beyond UK is financially dependent upon the regular donations made by its supporting churches, income generated via events, and special offerings taken at national events. However, for the past year no global offering was given, since most churches and activities were in “hibernation” given the restrictions. However other income was received though generous donors and churches. Regions Beyond directors would like to thank all the churches that have supported the charity throughout the year.

The total incoming resources for the year were £ 338,031 (2020 - £480,008)

Resources expended

Total resources expended during the year were £342,660 (2020 - £418,484)

Funds and Balance Sheet

At the year-end total funds held were £ 174,800. Of these funds, £69,856 were Restricted as detailed in note 11.

While again this is a significant surplus to carry forward, it has been established in preparation for future national and International church planting as well as the ongoing support of churches in the midst of the COVID 19 pandemic.

Funds in deficit

There were no funds in deficit at year end:

Reserves Policy

Due to the regional nature of its activities the charity does not retain significant 'general' funds but rather makes use of geographically named designated funds which allow for the flexibility usually seen in 'general' funds. Designated funds comprise unrestricted funds that have been set aside by the trustees for geographically targeted 'general' spending or particular purposes.

The directors receive a monthly report of the financial position of the Charity. On an ongoing basis the directors consider the level of reserves they wish to retain, appropriate to the charity's needs and circumstances. This is based on the charity's size and level of commitments held. The directors endeavour not to set aside funds unnecessarily. There are no overheads or staffing costs, and no other payments which cannot be suspended if required. The directors' aim is to make sure that the current budget forecast and reserves levels allow the charity to continue in operation for a rolling 12 months period. This is reviewed at a minimum at 2 points within the financial year.

Working Partnerships

Regions Beyond UK is very pleased to work in partnership with a wide group of churches in the UK and internationally and it is this family of churches that enable the work to be so effective, particularly in the UK with, Hope Church Orpington, New Life church Biggin Hill and Jubilee Church

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Hull. The charity also works in partnership with the new charitable organisation in South Africa, RB Clarens FS NPC.

Key risks and uncertainties

The charity is exposed to various risks - be they operational, financial or reputational. The trustees review the charity's activities regularly to identify significant risks and, where possible, they take appropriate measures to mitigate those risks.

Conclusion

The past year has been challenging in numerous ways, however the charity remains stable and able to look forward to increased activity and income in 2022. The hope is that during 2022 new direction and strategy will result in increased efficiency, impact within communities and new growth around the world.

Approval

This report was approved by the trustees and signed on their behalf by:

NIGEL HOWARTH

Nigel Howarth

Date: 14 September 2022

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INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2020

REGIONS BEYOND UK ('the Company')

I report to the charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of the Company for the year ended 31 December 2021 on pages 9-19 following, which have been prepared on the basis of the accounting policies set out on pages 11 and 12.

Responsibilities and basis of report

As the charity’s trustees of the Company (and also its directors for the purposes of company law) you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 (‘the 2006 Act’).

Having satisfied myself that the accounts of the Company are not required to be audited under Part 16 of the 2006 Act and are eligible for independent examination, I report in respect of my examination of your charity’s accounts as carried out under section 145 of the Charities Act 2011 (‘the 2011 Act’). In carrying out my examination I have followed the Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5) (b) of the 2011 Act.

Independent examiner’s statement

Since the Company’s gross income exceeded £250,000 your examiner must be a member of a body listed in section 145 of the 2011 Act. I confirm that I am qualified to undertake the examination because I am a member of Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales, which is one of the listed bodies.

I have completed my examination. I confirm that no matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe:

  1. accounting records were not kept in respect of the Company as required by section 386 of the 2006 Act; or

  2. the accounts do not accord with those records; or

  3. the accounts do not comply with the accounting requirements of section 396 of the 2006 Act other than any requirement that the accounts give a ‘true and fair' view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination; or

  4. the accounts have not been prepared in accordance with the methods and principles of the Statement of Recommended Practice for accounting and reporting by charities [applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102)].

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.

STEPHEN MATHEWS

Stephen Mathews FCA

Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales

For and on behalf of: Stewardship 1 Lamb's Passage London EC1Y 8AB

Date: 16 September 2022

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REGIONS BEYOND UK

STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES INCLUDING INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2021

Unrestricted
Funds
Note
£
INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM:
Donations and legacies
3
173,398
Charitable activities
4
9,400
Total income and endowments
182,797
EXPENDITURE ON:
Charitable activities:
5
139,342
Total expenditure
139,342
Net income/(expenditure)
43,456
Transfers between funds
11
(30,004)
13,451
Reconciliation of funds:
Total funds brought forward
91,493
Total funds carried forward
11
104,944		 Restricted
Funds
£
155,234
-
155,234
203,319
203,319
(48,085)
30,004
(18,081)
87,937
69,856		 Total
Funds
2021
£
328,632
9,400
338,031
342,660
342,660
(4,629)
-
(4,629)
179,430
174,800		 Total
Funds
2020
£
460,508
19,500
480,008
418,484
418,484
61,524
-
61,524
117,904
179,429

The statement of financial activities includes all gains and losses recognised in the year.

All income and expenditure derive from continuing operations.

The statement of financial activities also complies with the requirements for an income and expenditure account required by the Companies Act 2006.

The notes on page 11-18 form part of these accounts.

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REGIONS BEYOND UK

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2021

BALANCE SHEET

Note
CURRENT ASSETS
Debtors
8
Cash at bank and in hand
9
CREDITORS: Amounts falling
due within one year
10
Net current assets / (liabilities)
Total assets less current liabilities
TOTAL NET ASSETS
FUND BALANCES
11
Unrestricted Funds
Designated funds
General funds
Restricted Funds		 Unrestricted
Funds
£
-
170,214
170,214
65,271
104,943
104,943
104,943
12,156
92,788
-
104,944		 Restricted
Funds
£
2,650
67,206
69,856
-
69,856
69,856
69,856
69,856
69,856		 Total funds
2021
£
2,650
237,421
240,071
65,271
174,800
174,800
174,800
12,156
92,788
69,856
174,800		 Total funds
2020
£
5,950
186,343
192,293
12,863
179,429
179,429
179,429
19,711
71,781
87,937
179,429

The charitable company is entitled to exemption from audit under Section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 for the year ended 31 December 2021.

The members have not required the company to obtain an audit of its financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2018 in accordance with Section 476 of the Companies Act 2006 however, in accordance with Section 145 of the Charities Act 2011, the accounts have been examined by an independent examiner and their report has been included in these financial statements.

The directors (who are the charitable company's trustees for the purposes of charity law) acknowledge their responsibilities for:

The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the provisions of Part 15 of the Companies Act 2006 relating to small companies.

The financial statements were approved by the Board of Directors and were signed on its behalf by:

NIGEL HOWARTH

--------------------------------------- Nigel HOWARTH

--------------------------------------Date 14 September 2022 Charity number: 1152827

Company number: 8561531

The notes on page 11-18 form part of these accounts.

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REGIONS BEYOND UK

NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2021

1 Statutory Information

The charity is a charitable company limited by guarantee and is incorporated in the United Kingdom. The company's registered number and registered office address can be found on the Company Information page.

2 Accounting Policies

These financial statements are prepared on a going concern basis, under the historical cost convention .

These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the "Statement of Recommended Practice: Accounting and Reporting by Charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) ("the Charities SORP"), with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland ("FRS 102"), with the Companies Act 2006 and with the Charities Act 2011. The charity meets the definition of a public benefit entity as set out in FRS 102.

The principles adopted in the preparation of the financial statements are set out below.

a) Going concern

The trustees (who are the charitable company's directors for the purposes of company law) have assessed whether the use of the going concern basis is appropriate and have considered possible events or conditions that might cast significant doubt on the ability of the charity to continue as a going concern. The trustees have made this assessment for a period of at least one year from the date of approval of the financial statements. In particular the trustees have considered the charity's forecasts and projections and the possible implications should projected income and / or expenditure vary unexpectedly. The trustees have concluded that there is a reasonable expectation that the charity has adequate resources to continue to operate for the foreseeable future. The charity therefore continues to adopt the going concern basis in preparing its financial statements.

b) Income

Income including investment income is recognised in the period in which the charity becomes entitled to receipt, the amount receivable can be measured with reasonable certainty, and receipt is probable. For the most part, income is generally recognised when it is received. Income is only deferred when the charity has to fulfil conditions before becoming entitled to it or where the donor has specified that the income is to be expended in a future period.

Income from donations and legacies includes:

The charity relies on volunteers to carry out many of its activities. However, in accordance with the SORP, the value of these services has not been included in these financial statements as they cannot be reliably measured.

Income from charitable activities represents income receivable from goods, services and facilities supplied in furtherance of the charity's charitable objects. It includes income from church retreats and other events and courses.

c) Expenditure

Expenditure, including irrecoverable VAT, is recognised when it is incurred or, if earlier, when a legal or constructive obligation for a payment arises provided that it is probable that settlement will be required and the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably.

The charity makes grants to other institutions and individuals to further its charitable objectives. Grants payable are recognised as constructive obligations arise, which is generally when the charity expresses a commitment to the recipient that can be measured reliably and then only to the extent that any conditions associated with the grant are outside of the control of the charity.

Governance costs, which are included in expenditure on charitable activities but are identified separately in the notes to the accounts, includes costs associated with the independent examination of the financial statements, compliance with constitutional and statutory requirements and any other expenditure incurred on the strategic management of the charity.

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e) Taxation The company is a registered charity; it has taken advantage of the various reliefs from taxation available to charities and no tax is payable on the charity's income.

g) Foreign Currency Translation

These financial statements are presented in sterling, which is the charity's functional currency.

h) Critical accounting estimates and areas of judgement

The trustees do not consider that there any material sources of estimation or uncertainty at the balance sheet date that could result in a material adjustment to the carrying values of assets and liabilities in the next reporting period.

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Donations and legacies
Donations of cash and similar
Income tax recoverable		 Unrestricted
Funds
£
173,398
-		 Designated
Funds
£
-		 Restricted
Funds
£
155,234
-		 Total
2021
£
328,632
-		 Total
2020
£
450,594
9,914
173,398 - 155,234 328,632 460,508
4
Income from charitable activities
Church retreats and events
Theology training		 Unrestricted
Funds
£
-
-		 Designated
Funds
£
4,351
5,049
9,400		 Restricted
Funds
£
-
-
-		 Total
2021
£
4,351
5,049
9,400		 Total
2020
0
£
13,550
5,950
19,500

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5 Charitable expenditure

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Charitable expenditure
a
Costs incurred directly on specific activities
Conference costs
Church, personal support and travel costs
Grants payable
Other costs
b
Costs incurred on support & administration
Governance costs
Cost of independent examination
Other
Other support costs
Total expenditure
d
Grants payable
Grants for UK and overseas mission
Grants for the relief of poverty
Grants for education, including ministry training
The comparatives for the previous year are as follows:
Grants for UK and overseas mission
Grants for the relief of poverty
Grants for education, including ministry training		 Global
mission
£
-
35,679
110,442
404
146,525
1,250
-
1,250
35,392
36,642
183,168		 Conferences
& training
£
1,299
1,295
17,000
-
19,594
-
-
-
-
-
19,594		 Other UK
mission
£
15,788
18,000
95,000
-
128,788
1,250
-
1,250
9,860
11,110
139,898
Institutions
£
179,972
12,390
-
192,362
Institutions
£
91,368
87,528
13,283
192,179		 Total
2021
£
17,087
54,974
222,442
404
294,908
2,500
-
2,500
45,253
47,753
342,660
Individuals
£
28,080
-
2,000
30,080
Individuals
£
33,708
5,160
-
38,868		 Total
2020
£
50,381
74,421
231,046
14,033
369,881
4,920
463
5,383
44,219
49,603
419,484
2021
£
208,052
12,390
2,000
222,442
2020
£
125,076
92,688
13,283
231,047

The charity's principal grants to institutions comprised:

2021 2020

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Grants for UK and Overseas Mission
River of Life church, Mumbai
Leadership Training
River of Life church, Mumbai
Staffing support
Grace City church Sydney
Ministry support
Beulah Church
Apostolic team support
Trinity church London
Staffing support
Hope Church Orpington
Apostolic team support
Trinity church London
Birmingham church plant
Urban Voice Helderberg Church
Support for Legacy 2020 conference
RB Clarens FS NPC South Africa
Apostolic base costs grant
RB Clarens FS NPC South Africa
FOCUS 21 Intern Stipend and accommodation
RB Clarens FS NPC South Africa
Discipleship Training Grant
RB Clarens FS NPC South Africa
Vehicle purchase
Hope for Tomorrow Global
Vehicle repair bill support
Issachar Foundation, South Africa
Staff support
Issachar Foundation, South Africa
Church Planting
Issachar Foundation, South Africa
Admin support
Issachar Foundation, South Africa
Conference support
Issachar Foundation, South Africa
Leadership meeting support
RB Urban Voice SA NPC South Africa
Conference Support grant
Dihlabeng church Clarens SA
Discipleship Training Grant
New Frontiers International, UK
Support funding
City Gate church, Bujumbura, Burundi
Church support funding
Beulah Family church
Forestdale church plant grant
Jubilee church Hull
Birmingham church plant
Jubilee church Hull
Release of SW for RB support
New Life church Biggin Hill
Apostolic Team support - release of GW
Stepping Stones(program and Indian church support)
Staff support
Stepping Stones(program and Indian church support)
Church support
Stepping Stones(program and Indian church support)
Church Planting
Grants for the Relief of Poverty
Rio Vivo church Brazil
Funding support for outreach
Hope for Tomorrow Global
Hygiene supplies and care centre re C19
Hope for Tomorrow Global
Support for feeding program and salaries
Siyakhula ministry to the poor, Cape
Town, South Africa
Crisis relief support
Jubilee church Hull
Community program support re C19
Dihlabeng church, Clarens, South Africa
Community support re C19
Mokoena apostolic sphere
Pastor and community support re C19
Stepping Stones(program and Indian
church support)
Community support re C19
Issachar Foundation, South Africa
Community support re C19
River of Life church Lesotho
Community support re C19
Peru Foodbank based in Lima, Peru.
Program support re C19
City Hill church Dubai
Ministry support re C19
Keystone church SA
Pastor support re C19
Hope church, Bromley, UK
Food distribution centre support re C19
Rehebothe church Lesotho
Community support re C19
Grants for Education, including Ministry training
Dihlabeng Christian School
Pupil support re C19
Mtuba Christian Academy
Pupil support re C19
RB Clarens
Discipleship training		 £
-
-
2,800
-
-
30,000
26,000
-
12,000
2,500
6,000
17,500
-
-
-
-
-
-
6,000
2,000
9,000
3,000
10,000
40,000
5,000
5,000
3,172
179,972
3,000
-
1,000
-
-
1,500
-
-
-
2,390
-
-
4,500
-
-
12,390
-
-
-
-
-
192,362		 £
5,000
5,000
-
5,436
11,403
30,000
-
3,600
-
-
-
1,760
4,368
4,577
3,391
1,019
815
-
-
5,000
-
-
-
-
-
3,000
2,000
5,000
91,369
-
7,800
5,000
900
6,000
3,756
10,549
17,831
13,203
1,496
3,000
7,769
4,950
3,500
1,772
87,526
3,338
5,944
4,000
-
13,282
192,177

*The charity has taken advantage of an exemption conferred by the Charities SORP and has not disclosed the names of some grant receiving institutions as they operate in territories where Christians are persecuted; the disclosure of this information would be prejudicial.

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6 Analysis of staff costs, the cost of key management personnel

The charity does not employ staff. It's activities are generally carried out by volunteers, or grants are made to other organisations to enable the charitable objectives to be achieved.

7 Acting as agent

On occasions the charity receives money on behalf of other charities, which it banks and then pays out to these charities. This income is received as agent for these other charities and the income, and the related payments, are excluded from the Statement of Financial Activities; any money that has not been distributed by the year end is recognised as a creditor.

8 Debtors

Falling due after one year
Other debtors
Total debtors
Other debtors represents amounts due from partner churches
9
Cash at Bank and in Hand
Cash at bank with immediate access
10
Creditors: liabilities falling due within one year
Trade creditors
Grant obligations
Accruals
Deferred income
Deferred Income Analysis
Event
1st January
2021
Deferred
Theology training courses
5,475
24
Total
5,475
24		 Released
(5,475)
(5,475)		 31st December
2021
24
24		 2021
£
2,650
2,650
2021
£
237,421
237,421
2021
£
1,105
59,142
5,000
24
65,271		 2020
£
5,950
5,950
2020
£
186,343
186,343
2020
£
1,168
-
6,220
5,475
12,863

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11 Funds

During the year the movements in the charity's funds were as follows:

Designated funds
Leadership School
Fusion conference
RESET 21 Conference
Designated fund totals
Wider General unrestricted funds
Global budget for 2021
Global budget for 2022
Global budget for 2020
UK Budget
Other general unrestricted funds
Wider General unrestricted funds totals
Total Unrestricted Funds
Restricted Funds
Bloomfield Support
Business PITSO
Church Planting
Global Strategic Fund Gifts
RB Covid Relief fund
Total Restricted funds
Aggregate of funds		 Opening
balance
2021
£
7,090
12,620
-
19,710
-
-
9,167
49,616
13,000
71,782
91,493
7,874
3,172
45,256
22,935
8,700
87,937
179,430		 Incoming
resources
2021
£
5,049
-
4,351
9,400
14,125
7,673
1,160
150,440
-
173,398
182,797
13,514
-
-
140,940
780
155,234
338,031		 Outgoing
resources
2021
£
(767)
(11,836)
(4,351)
(16,954)
(35,614)
-
(9,167)
(77,607)
-
(122,388)
(139,342)
(13,715)
(3,172)
(50,000)
(126,947)
(9,484)
(203,319)
(342,660)		 Reclassification
in the year
2021
£
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
0
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-		 Transfers
inter-fund
2021
£
-
-
-
-
33,164
-
(1,160)
(62,008)
-
(30,004)
(30,004)
-
-
30,000
-
4
30,004
-		 Closing
Balances
2021
£
11,372
784
-
12,156
11,675
7,673
0
60,440
13,000
92,788
104,944
7,673
-
25,256
36,928
(0)
69,856
174,800

Analysis of net assets by fund

The assets and liabilities of the various funds were as follows:

Debtors
Cash at bank and in hand
Current liabilities		 General
Designated
funds
funds
£
£
-
-
-
170,214
-
(65,271)
-
104,943
Unrestricted Funds		 Restricted
funds
£
2,650
67,206
-
69,856		 2021
£
2,650
237,420
(65,271)
General
funds
£
-
-
-
-
174,801

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In the previous year the movements in the charity's funds were as follows:

Designated Funds
Fusion conference
Global Budget
Global budget for 2020
Leadership School
UK Budget
Designated Fund Totals
General Unrestricted Funds
Global budget for 2020
UK Budget
Other general unrestricted funds
General Unrestricted funds total
Total Unrestricted Funds
Restricted Funds
Business PITSO
Church Planting fund
Global Strategic Fund Gifts
RB Covid Relief fund
Bloomfield support
Aggregate of funds		 Opening
balance
2020
£
18,747
419
64,480
2,104
8,288
94,038
-
-
-
-
94,038
3,172
20,500
195
0
0
23,867
117,905		 Incoming
resources
2020
£
14,923
-
-
7,740
-
22,663
57,160
193,208
22,927
273,295
295,958
-
-
67,170
102,706
14,174
184,050
480,008		 Outgoing
resources
2020
£
(22,071)
-
-
(2,753)
-
(24,824)
(163,762)
(63,810)
(20,884)
(248,456)
(273,280)
-
(244)
(44,431)
(94,230)
(6,300)
(145,205)
(418,484)		 Transfers
in the year
2020
£
1,020
-
-
-
-
1,020
51,289
(88,070)
10,537
(26,244)
(25,224)
-
25,000
-
224
0
25,224
-		 Reclassification
In year
2020
£
-
(419)
(64,480)
-
(8,288)
(73,187)
64,480
8,288
419
73,187
-
-
-
-
-
0
-
-		 Closing
balance
2020
£
12,620
-
-
7,091
-
19,711
9,167
49,615
13,000
71,782
91,492
3,172
45,256
22,934
8,700
7,874
87,937
179,429

Analysis of net assets by fund

The assets and liabilities of the various funds were as follows:

Debtors
Cash at bank and in hand
Current liabilities		 General
Designated
funds
funds
£
£
-
-
-
104,355
-
(12,863)
-
91,492
Unrestricted Funds		 Restricted
funds
£
5,950
81,987
-
87,937		 2020
£
5,950
186,342
(12,863)
General
funds
£
-
-
-
-
179,429

Due to the regional nature of its activities the charity did not retain significant 'general' funds but rather made use of geographically named designated funds which allowed for the flexibility usually seen in 'general' funds. In the 2020 accounts these previously designated funds have been reclassified to demonstrate the general nature for which they are held.

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Fund Details for 2021 funds in use:

Bloomfield Support - Restricted Fund. This was set up to hold support gifts to be used specifically to provide Ministry support for Donna Bloomfield.

Business PITSO (Restricted)- To support the development of sustainable small business for poverty relief Church Planting Fund (Restricted) - To support new Uk based churches with small start up grants

Fusion Conference - Used to manage the costs and income relating to our bi annual Fusion event. As Fusion is permanently cancelled post 19 the balance of this initial cash input from Regions Beyond has been used to support fund the RESET conference in 2021

Global budget for 2020 - as above to manage the transactions related to this fund for 2020 alone to provide clarity. Global Budget for 2021 - as above to manage the transactions related to this fund for 2021

Global Budget for 2022 - as above to manage the transactions related to this fund for 2022 Global Strategic Fund Gifts (Restricted) - A fund for major gifts for strategic global initiatives.

Leadership school - A fund set up to manage all transactions related to the Regions Beyond Leadership training initiative RB COVID Relief fund - Restricted fund. S et up in 2020 to receive and distribute gifts given for the support of those in need due to COVID19.

RESET 21 Conference - a fund set up to hold the transactions related to the RESET 21 conference UK budget - a fund used to cover the costs of the Regions Beyond operations in the UK

UK Contingency fund - set up to ringfence an element of funding against possible operational need in the short term.

12 Transactions with related parties

During the year the charity:

13 Funding of working partners

The Trustees report describes the working partnerships that the charity has with other charities. The funding that was provided to these working partners is outlined in Note 5(d) above and further details are given below:

Support funding of £5,000 was paid to New Life in respect of Regions Beyond support give by Gareth Wales

Support funding of £5,000 was paid to Jubilee church in respect of Regions Beyond support give by Steve Whittington

c) Hope Church Orpington

To resource apostolic team work (including a contribution towards salaries to release Trevor Payne*) £30,000 (2020: £30,000)

Support funding of £12,000 was provided to facilitate the work of the Apostolic team in South Africa.

Separately £35,040 was paid directly to Steve Oliver in respect of his role in the Regions Beyond Global team and ministry.

14 Operating lease commitments

The charity had no operating leases in place during 2021.

15 Events since the year end

Trevor Payne has now stood down from Ministry and the grant to Hope church ended as at 31st December 2021.

16 Members

Each member of the company commits to contribute if the charity is wound up an amount of £10.

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Regions Beyond UK MENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES WITH FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2021

2021
2020
Note
£
£
Donations and legacies
3
173,398
259,745
Charitable activities
4
-
13,550
Total income and endowments
173,398
273,295
EXPENDITURE ON:
Charitable activities:
5
122,388
248,456
TOTAL EXPENDITURE
122,388
248,456
Net income/(expenditure)
51,010
24,839
Transfers between funds
11
(30,004)
(26,244)
Net movement in funds
21,005
(1,405)
Reconciliation of funds:
Total funds brought forward
71,782
-
Reclassification in the year
-
73,187
Reclassified total funds brought forward
71,782
73,187
Total funds carried forward
11
92,787
71,782
Unrestricted Funds - General		 2021
2020
£
£
16,714
9,400
5,950
9,400
22,664
16,954
24,824
16,954
24,824
(7,554)
(2,160)
-
1,020
(7,554)
(1,140)
19,711
94,038
-
(73,187)
19,711
20,851
12,157
19,711
Unrestricted Funds - Designated		 2021
£
155,234
-
155,234
203,319
203,319
(48,085)
30,004
(18,081)
87,936
87,936
69,855
Restricted Funds		 2020
£
184,050
184,050
145,204
145,204
38,845
25,224
64,069
23,867
23,867
87,936		 Total
Funds
2021
£
328,632
9,400
338,031
342,660
342,660
(4,629)
-
(4,629)
179,429
179,429
174,800		 Total
Funds
2020
£
460,508
19,500
480,008
418,484
418,484
61,524
-
61,524
117,905
117,905
179,429

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