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Regions Beyond UK
Report and Accounts
year ended 31 December 2023
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Regions Beyond UK

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023

COMPANY INFORMATION

Directors / trustees

Company Secretary

Nigel Howarth Ian Portwine Patricia Anderson Mark Thornett Dan Fryer 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 2023

The directors, who are the charity's trustees for the purposes of charity law, have pleasure in submitting the Report and Accounts for the year.

Objects of the charity

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:

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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

All of its budget and funding decisions are considered in line with these 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:

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 in encouragement.

General

International Team

2023 was a year of advance, following recovery from the previous few years that had been interrupted by global issues, including the COVID pandemic.

In addition to the useful and regular international zoom meetings, held throughout the year, (stretching through time zones from Mexico to Australia) the global team were able to gather in person in South Africa in March. This was also a great opportunity to gather many younger leaders in a conference called “Legacy”, intentionally bringing together the next generation of church leaders for training.

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The global team were also able to meet in October in Dubai at which the Regions Beyond main conference “Convergence” was held, gathering churches from many nations. The team time together enabled careful planning for 2024 and to begin the process of leadership transition as the Charity looks toward its future.

Church planting together with the adoption of existing churches, who are looking for support and leadership, continued across the world, including new nations opening, such as Nepal. The number of churches which Regions Beyond now has an ongoing connection with is approximately 200 over 6 continents.

UK team leadership

The team continued to help and support UK churches as requested, planning conferences, and training and giving advice as needed. Support was given to the emergence of new and exciting translocal ministry.

Local church support

Local UK Regions Beyond churches continued to gather in their communities and engaged with their own mission, however financial support for Regions Beyond UK continued. Regions Beyond UK continued to assist and provide help to these local churches, particularly using the local “hub” meetings, based around 4 areas: South, West, North and London. The UK leadership team visited each of these hubs during the year.

In the UK, 2 leadership gatherings, one in Swindon in May and one in the Utrecht in the Netherlands, deliberately reaching out into Europe, were attended by approximately 100 leaders at each event, with the inclusion of speakers from outside the Regions Beyond family, ensuring a wide range of themes covered in our training.

Training and Apostolic Leadership and Guidance

The “global team” continued to meet online via zoom.

The RB Forum initiative continued with 4 meetings (online) throughout the year and gathered leaders from India, the Philippines, the Middle East, Africa, Europe, Americas and Australia. These gatherings (using zoom) have given real insight across the various nations.

In the UK, our training programme “Equip” continued successfully and included a teaching weekend away at the Rock Centre near Nottingham. Approximately 30 younger people are receiving sound theological training on a rolling course over 3 years period.

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Planting new churches

This remained a high priority for Regions Beyond, and the hub gatherings continued to give fresh impetus to our hope for a multiplication of churches.

Future Plans

At the end of 2023, plans had been made to repeat the Legacy and Convergence gatherings both in South Africa and Dubai to ensure the ongoing training and raising up of future leaders for the movement. Conferences were planned for the UK, America, Southern Africa, India and the Middle East, most of which were intended to be self-funding where possible but with the recognition that some help was needed with people attending from impoverished nations.

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 2023 the total of grants made was £174,312. This sum is further analysed in Note 5 to the accounts for 2023.

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, because of ignorance, abuse and exploitation by individuals in positions of trust, or via programme activities in general. Consequently, 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 because 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.

Two members of the administration team undertook training at the charity Commission’s webinar on safeguarding.

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Conclusion

The past year has been encouraging and whilst there are challenges in raising finance, the charity remains stable and able to look forward to increased activity and income in 2024. The hope is that during 2024 new leadership will continue to emerge as the charity moves forward in a positive manner.

FINANCIAL REVIEW

INCOMING RESOURCES

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. Regions Beyond directors would like to thank all the churches that have supported the charity throughout the year.

Total incoming resources for the year were £ 282,670 (2022 £382,254)

RESOURCES EXPENDED

Total resources expended during the year were £323,151 (2022 £393,015)

FUNDS AND BALANCE SHEET

At the year-end total funds held were £123,558. Of these funds, £21,102 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.

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.

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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 Trnity Church London, Hope Church Orpington, New LIfe church Biggin Hill and Jubilee Church Hull.

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.

Responsibilities of directors under company law

The directors are responsible for preparing the trustees' report and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice).

Company law requires the directors to prepare financial statements for each financial year which give a true and fair view of the state of the affairs of the charitable company as at the balance sheet date and of its incoming resources and application of resources, including income and expenditure, for the financial year. In preparing these financial statements, the directors are required to:

  1. select suitable accounting policies and apply them consistently;

  2. observe the methods and principles in the Charities SORP;

  3. make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent;

  4. state whether the applicable accounting standards have been followed, subject to any material

departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements; and

  1. prepare the financial statements on a going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume

that the charity will continue in operation.

The directors are responsible for keeping proper accounting records that disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charitable company and enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Companies Act 2006. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charitable company and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.

Approval

This report was approved by the directors on 30 August 2024 and signed on their behalf by:

Nigel Howarth

Nigel HOWARTH

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INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023

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 2023 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: 2 September 2024

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REGIONS BEYOND UK

STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES INCLUDING INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023

Unrestricted
Funds
Note
£
INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM:
Donations and legacies
3
228,142
Charitable activities
4
25,493
Total income and endowments
253,636
EXPENDITURE ON:
Charitable activities:
5
222,081
Total expenditure
222,081
Net income/(expenditure)
31,555
Transfers between funds
11
(3,000)
28,555
Reconciliation of funds:
Total funds brought forward
73,992
Total funds carried forward
11
102,546		 Restricted
Funds
£
29,034
-
29,034
101,069
101,069
(72,035)
3,000
(69,035)
90,047
21,012		 Total
Funds
2023
£
257,176
25,493
282,670
323,151
323,151
(40,481)
-
(40,481)
164,039
123,558		 Total
Funds
2022
£
363,284
18,969
382,254
393,015
393,015
(10,761)
-
(10,761)
174,800
164,039

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

AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2023

BALANCE SHEET

Note
CURRENT ASSETS		 Unrestricted
Funds
£		 Restricted
Funds
£		 Total funds
2023
£		 Total funds
2022
£
Debtors
8
Cash at bank and in hand
9
CREDITORS: Amounts falling
due within one year
10		 4636
109,350
113,986
11,440		 -
21,012
21,012
-		 4,636
130,362
134,998
11,440		 -
202,709
202,709
38,670
Net current assets / (liabilities)
Total assets less current liabilities
TOTAL NET ASSETS
FUND BALANCES
11
Unrestricted Funds
Designated funds
General funds
Restricted Funds		 102,546
102,546
102,546
8,692
93,854
-
102,546		 21,012
21,012
21,012
21,012
21,012		 123,558
123,558
123,558
8,692
93,854
21,012
123,558
164,039
164,039
164,039
11,716
62,276
90,047
164,039

The charitable company is entitled to exemption from audit under Section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 for the year ended 31 December 2023.

The members have not required the company to obtain an audit of its financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2023 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: 30 August 2024

Company number: 8561531

Charity number: 1152827

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 2023

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.

3 Donations and legacies

3
Donations and legacies
Donations of cash and similar Unrestricted
Funds
£
1,316		 Designated
Funds
£
226,826		 Restricted
Funds
£
29,034		 Total
2023
£
257,176		 Total
2022
£
363,284
1,316 226,826 29,034 257,176 363,284
4
Income from charitable activities
Church retreats and events
Theology training		 Unrestricted
Funds
£
-
-		 Designated
Funds
£
18,164
7,329
25,493		 Restricted
Funds
£
-
-
-		 Total
2023
£
18,164
7,329
25,493		 Total
2022
0
£
11,961
7,008
18,969

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5 Charitable expenditure

5 Charitable expenditure
a
b		 Costs incurred directly on specific activities
Conference costs
Church, personal support and travel costs
Grants payable
Other costs
Costs incurred on support & administration
Governance costs		 Global
mission
£
25,640
45,661
106,880
2,995
181,177		 Conferences
& training
£
39,317
-
-
-
39,317		 Other UK
mission
£
-
3,386
67,432
-
70,818		 Total
2023
£
64,957
49,047
174,312
2,995
291,311		 Total
2022
£
26,351
73,135
253,639
353,125
Cost of independent examination - - 1,725 1,725 1,150
Other -
-		 -
-		 -
1,725		 -
1,725		 1,774
2,924
Other support costs
18,470
-
11,644
30,114
36,966
18,470
-
13,369
31,839
39,890
Total expenditure
199,647
39,317
84,187
323,151
393,015
The fee payable to the independent examiner for assisting with accounts preparation was £1,725 (2022: £1,725) and examining the
accounts was £1,725 (2022: £1,725).		 36,966
39,890
393,015

d Grants payable

Grants for UK and overseas mission
Grants for the relief of poverty
The comparatives for the previous year are as follows:
Grants for UK and overseas mission
Grants for the relief of poverty		 Institutions
£
102,528
9,840
112,368
Institutions
£
180,764
15,260
196,024		 Individuals
£
61,944
-
61,944
Individuals
£
57,614
-
57,614		 2023
£
164,472
9,840
174,312
2022
£
238,379
15,260
253,639

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The charity's principal grants to institutions comprised:

The charity's principal grants to institutions comprised:
Grants for UK and Overseas Mission 2023
£		 2022
£
Anchor Point church, Birmingham. UK
Outreach Equipment grant		 - 500
Christ Church Birmingham. UK
Apostolic Team support
Christ Church Birmingham. UK
Mosley church plant grant
Christ Church Birmingham. UK
Walsall church plant grant
Church for the City, Sydney, Australia
Church Planting
Dihlabeng church Clarens SA
Building grant
Gateway church Swindon
RB Finance support
Hope Church Orpington
Apostolic Team support
Jubilee church Hull
Apostolic Team support
Jubilee church Hull
Apostolic Team support
Jubilee+
Ministry support grant
Mokoena Apostolic Sphere
Apostolic base grant
Mokoena Apostolic Sphere
Conference grant
New Frontiers International, UK
Support funding
New Life church Biggin Hill
Apostolic Team support
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
Simunye conference grant
RB Clarens FS NPC South Africa
Lowe's ministry visit
RB Clarens FS NPC South Africa
Salary support
Rio Vivo church. Brazil
church support
Trinity church London
Birmingham church plant
Victory Hill church Edinburgh
Church Planting		 10,000
10,000
10,000		 5,000
-
-
-
-		 7,000
17,500
600
10,000
12,000		 600
-
-
- 4576
3,000 3,000
-
-		 20,000
17,000
6,000
5,832
11,090
2,911		 11,000
4992
20884
6322
-
-		 10,000
1,900
20,145 23,290
- 2,200
950 10,000
- 15,000
Grants for the Relief of Poverty
Catalyst
Earthquake emergency fund
Stepping Stones
Community poverty support		 102,528
2,340
7,500
9,840
112,368		 180,764
-
15,260
15,260
196,024

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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. There were no such transactions during

8 Debtors

8
Debtors
Falling due after one year
Prepayments
Total debtors
9
Cash at Bank and in Hand
Cash at bank with immediate access
10
Creditors: liabilities falling due within one year		 2023
£
4,636
4,636
2023
£
130,362
130,362
2023
£		 2022
£
-
2022
£
202,709
202,709
2022
£
Trade creditors
Grant obligations
Accruals		 4,440
3,000
4,000		 2,170
32,500
4,000
11,440 38,670

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11 Funds

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

Designated funds
Legacy
Releasing Women
SCHOOL - Leadership school
Small Conferences and Meetings
Swindon Hub
Training Fund
Utrecht Hub
Worship Leaders Training
Designated fund totals
Wider General unrestricted funds
Global budget for 2022
Global budget for 2023
Global budget for 2024
UK Budget
Other general unrestricted funds
Wider General unrestricted funds totals
Total Unrestricted Funds
Restricted Funds
Bloomfield Support
Church Planting
Global Strategic Fund Gifts		 Opening
balance
2023
£
-
-
6,751
155
-
4,810
-
-
11,716
26,306
-
-
35,969
-
62,275
73,991
-
43,256
46,792		 Incoming
resources
2023
£
6,846
930
7,329
446
4,389
-
4,141
1,411
25,493
19,718
5,376
59,838
141,895
1,316
228,142
253,636
17,502
-
-		 Outgoing
resources
2023
£
(6,446)
-
(11,740)
(600)
(4,389)
-
(4,141)
(1,200)
(28,516)
(58,733)
(60,320)
-
(74,512)
-
(193,565)
(222,081)
(9,586)
(33,160)
(46,792)		 Reclassification
in the year
2023
£
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-		 Transfers
inter-fund
2023
£
-
-
-
(1)
-
-
-
-
(1)
12,709
62,346
-
(76,738)
(1,316)
(2,999)
(3,000)
-
3,000
-		 Closing
Balances
2023
£
400
930
2,341
-
-
4,810
-
211
8,692
-
7,402
59,838
26,614
-
93,854
102,546
7,916
13,096
-
Swindon Vehicle Offering - 11,532 (11,532) - -
Total Restricted funds
Aggregate of funds		 90,048
164,039		 29,034
282,670		 (101,069)
(323,151)		 -
-		 3,000
-		 21,012
123,558

Analysis of net assets by fund

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

Debtors (Prepayments)
Cash at bank and in hand
Current liabilities
Deferred Income		 Agency
Designated
funds
funds
£
£
-
4636
500
109,350
-500
(11,440)
-
(59,838)
-
42,708
Unrestricted Funds		 Restricted
funds
£
-
21,012
-
-
21,012		 2023
£
4,636
130,862
(11,940)
(59,838)
Agency
funds
£
-
500
-500
-
-
63,720

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

Designated Funds
Birmingham Leaders Hub
Fusion conference
Leadership School
RESET 21 Conference
Small Conferences and meetings
Training Fund
Worthing Hub May 2022
Designated Fund Totals
General Unrestricted Funds
Global budget for 2021
Global Budget for 2022
UK Budget
Other general unrestricted funds
General Unrestricted funds total
Total Unrestricted Funds
Restricted Funds
Church Planting fund
Global Strategic Fund Gifts
Bloomfield support
Aggregate of funds		 Opening
balance
2022
£
-
784
11,372
-
-
-
-
12,156
11,675
7,673
60,440
13,000
92,788
104,944
25,256
36,927
7,673
69,856
174,800		 Incoming
resources
2022
£
5238
-
7,008
-
598
-
6,125
18,969
-
78,678
141,528
-
220,206
239,176
-
135,040
8,038
143,078
382,254		 Outgoing
resources
2022
£
(8,751)
(654)
(6,629)
(130)
(444)
(190)
(6,108)
(22,906)
(11,675)
(111,045)
(91,502)
-
(214,222)
(237,128)
(15,000)
(125,176)
(15,711)
(155,887)
(393,015)		 Transfers Reclassification
in the year
In year
2022
2022
£
£
3513
-
-130
-
(5,000)
-
130
5,000
-
(17)
-
3,496
-
-
-
51,000
-
(74,496)
-
(13,000)
-
(36,496)
-
(33,000)
-
33,000
-
-
-
-
-
33,000
-
-
-		 Closing
balance
2022
£
-
-
6,751
-
155
4,810
-
11,716
-
26,306
35,970
-
62,276
73,992
43,256
46,791
-
90,047
164,039

Analysis of net assets by fund

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

Cash at bank and in hand
Current liabilities		 General
Designated
funds
funds
£
£
100,946
11,716
(38,670)
-
62,276
11,716
Unrestricted Funds		 Restricted
funds
£
90,047
-
90,047		 2022
£
202,709
(38,670)
General
funds
£
100,946
(38,670)
62,276
164,039

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 2023 funds in use:

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

Church Planting Fund (Restricted) - To support new Uk based churches with small start up grants Global Budget for 2022 - T o manage the transactions related to this fund for 2022 Global Budget for 2024 - To manage the transactions related to this fund for 2024 Global Budget for 2023 - To manage the transactions related to this fund for 2023

Leadership school - A fund set up to manage all transactions related to the Regions Beyond Leadership training initiative Legacy - a fund set up to manage the transactions related to the 2023 Legacy conference Releasing Women - a fund set up to manage the transactions related to this conference. Small Conferences and meetings - set up to hold the income and costs related to various smaller meetings Swindon Hub - a fund set up to manage the transactions relating to the Autumn Swindon hub meeting.

Swindon Hub vehicle Offering - a Restricted fund set up to manage the transactions relating to a special offering taken at the event. Training fund - set up to hold funds set aside for training

UK budget - a fund used to cover the costs of the Regions Beyond operations in the UK

Utrecht Hub - a fund set up to manage the transactions relating the Utrecht hub meeting.

Worship Leaders Training - a fund set up to manage the transactions related to this training event.

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 £5,832was paid to New Life in respect of Regions Beyond support give by Gareth Wales (2022- £4,992)

b) Hope church Orpington

Support funding of £10,000 was given to Hope church, Orpington in respect of Regions Beyond support given by Tony Hall. (2022 - £0)

c) Christ Church Birmingham

Support funding of £10,000 was paid to Christ Church in respect of Regions Beyond support given by Steve Whittington. (2022 - £5,000)

Support funding of £ 31,235 provided to facilitate the work of the Apostolic team in South Africa. This includes an element of salary support, of which £14,045 (2022 £15,378) was for Steve Oliver and £6,100 (2022 - £7,750) was for support staff.

14 Operating lease commitments

The charity had no operating leases in place during 2022.

15 Events since the year end

There have been no notable events since year end.

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 DETAILED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES WITH COMPARATIVES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023

2023
2022
Note
£
£
Donations and legacies
3
228,142
220,206
Charitable activities
4
-
-
Total income and endowments
228,142
220,206
EXPENDITURE ON:
Charitable activities:
5
(193,565)
214,222
TOTAL EXPENDITURE
(193,565)
214,222
Net income/(expenditure)
34,577
5,985
Transfers between funds
11
(2,999)
(36,496)
Net movement in funds
31,578
(30,512)
Reconciliation of funds:
Total funds brought forward
62,276
92,788
Unrestricted Funds - General		 2023
2022
Note
£
£
Donations and legacies
3
228,142
220,206
Charitable activities
4
-
-
Total income and endowments
228,142
220,206
EXPENDITURE ON:
Charitable activities:
5
(193,565)
214,222
TOTAL EXPENDITURE
(193,565)
214,222
Net income/(expenditure)
34,577
5,985
Transfers between funds
11
(2,999)
(36,496)
Net movement in funds
31,578
(30,512)
Reconciliation of funds:
Total funds brought forward
62,276
92,788
Unrestricted Funds - General		 2023
2022
Note
£
£
Donations and legacies
3
228,142
220,206
Charitable activities
4
-
-
Total income and endowments
228,142
220,206
EXPENDITURE ON:
Charitable activities:
5
(193,565)
214,222
TOTAL EXPENDITURE
(193,565)
214,222
Net income/(expenditure)
34,577
5,985
Transfers between funds
11
(2,999)
(36,496)
Net movement in funds
31,578
(30,512)
Reconciliation of funds:
Total funds brought forward
62,276
92,788
Unrestricted Funds - General		 2023
2022
£
£
-
-
25,493
18,969
25,493
18,969
(28,516)
22,906
(28,516)
22,906
(3,023)
(3,937)
(1)
3,496
(3,024)
(441)
11,716
12,156
Unrestricted Funds - Designated		 2023
2022
£
£
-
-
25,493
18,969
25,493
18,969
(28,516)
22,906
(28,516)
22,906
(3,023)
(3,937)
(1)
3,496
(3,024)
(441)
11,716
12,156
Unrestricted Funds - Designated		 2023
£
29,034
-
29,034
(101,069)
(101,069)
(72,035)
3,000
(69,035)
90,047
Restricted Funds		 2022
£
143,078
143,078
155,887
155,887
(12,809)
33,000
20,191
69,856		 Total
Funds
2023
£
257,176
25,493
282,670
(323,151)
(323,151)
(40,481)
-
(40,481)
164,039		 Total
Funds
2022
£
363,284
18,969
382,254
393,015
393,015
(10,761)
-
(10,761)
174,800
Total funds carried forward
11
93,854		 62,276 8,692 11,716 21,012 90,047 123,558 164,039

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