## Regions Beyond UK
Report and Accounts Year ended 31 December 2024
1 Lamb's Passage, London EC1Y 8AB www.stewardship.org.uk
## **REGIONS BEYOND UK**
## **COMPANY INFORMATION**
## **FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024**
**Trustees** Nigel Howarth Ian Portwine Patricia Anderson (resigned 28 February 2025) Mark Thornett Dan Fryer **Company Secretary** Nigel Howarth **Governing Document** Memorandum and Articles of Association dated 3 June 2013 **Company Registration Number** 8561531 **Charity Registration Number** 1152827 **Registered Office** The Trinity Centre Stonehill Green SWINDON SN5 7AR **Independent Examiner** Sarah Crispin ACA Stewardship 1 Lamb's Passage London EC1Y 8AB **Bankers** National Westminster Bank PLC 27 South Street WORTHING BN11 3AR
|**Contents**|**Page**|
|---|---|
|Company Information|1|
|Trustees' Annual Report|2|
|Independent Examiner's Report|7|
|Statement of Financial Activities|8|
|Balance Sheet|9|
|Notes to the Accounts|10|
|Detailed Statement of Financial Activities with Comparatives|18|
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## **REGIONS BEYOND UK**
## **TRUSTEES' ANNUAL REPORT (INCORPORATING DIRECTORS' REPORT)**
## **FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024**
The trustees, who are the charity's directors for the purposes of company 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:
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.
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## **REGIONS BEYOND UK**
## **TRUSTEES' ANNUAL REPORT (INCORPORATING DIRECTORS' REPORT)**
## **FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024**
Significant funding is allocated each year to achieve these, including but not limited to the following activities both in the UK and Internationally:
- ➢ Supporting new churches starting out
- ➢ Supporting the training of church teams and members, including by large gatherings and conferences
- ➢ Supporting staff costs to both run both new churches and new measures to prevent or relieve poverty
- ➢ Supporting education and training projects
- ➢ Providing funds to allow for Apostolic leadership and guidance to linked churches and those considering joining Regions Beyond
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.
## **Summary of the charity's main activities and achievements**
## **International Team**
2024 marked a new chapter in the Regions Beyond story. The global leadership team identified Fusi Mokoena as the future team leader, beginning the transition process from Steve Oliver to Fusi. Recognizing that this transition should be gradual, the team has adopted a two- to three-year strategy for implementation. Fusi brings youth, vitality, and an increasingly non-Western approach to our vision and mission.
In early 2024, the global team gathered once again in South Africa, repeating the Legacy conference. This event provided an opportunity to invite experienced and senior church pastors and mentors to share their wisdom. The goal was to connect these established leaders with the next generation, allowing their experience and legacy to influence and inspire.
In November, the global team also met in Dubai for Convergence, the main Regions Beyond conference, which brought together churches from many nations. During this event, the leadership transition was publicly announced and warmly welcomed. Additionally, this gathering provided valuable time for strategic planning for 2025.
Alongside in-person meetings, regular online Zoom meetings continued across different time zones for discussions, planning, prayer, and financial reviews.
Churches also gathered at various national conferences across Africa, Mexico, the USA, India, the UK, and Australia.
Church planting and the adoption of existing churches seeking support and leadership continued worldwide. Regions Beyond now maintains an ongoing connection with approximately 200 churches across six continents. However, some churches have felt their connection has come to a natural close for the time being. We remain committed to supporting and encouraging the growth of Christianity through church planting and other outreach initiatives.
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## **REGIONS BEYOND UK**
## **TRUSTEES' ANNUAL REPORT (INCORPORATING DIRECTORS' REPORT)**
## **FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024**
## **UK Team Leadership**
The UK team continued to support churches as needed, assisting with planning conferences, training, and offering guidance. Support was also given to the development of new and exciting trans-local ministry.
The UK team met several times throughout the year to strategize and provide counsel. Local church pastors were invited to these gatherings to discuss regional issues and provide feedback to the leadership team.
## **Local Church Support**
Local Regions Beyond churches in the UK continued to engage with their communities and individual missions. Financial support for Regions Beyond UK also remained ongoing.
Support for local churches was facilitated through regional “hub” meetings, organized around four key areas: South, West, North, and London.
In 2024, two larger leadership gatherings took place—one in Hull (May) and another in Worthing (October)—with approximately 100 leaders attending each. These events featured speakers from outside the Regions Beyond family, ensuring a diverse range of themes were covered in training. One particularly inspiring moment was a visit from a Ukrainian church pastor who shared his extraordinary experiences.
The UK leadership team also provided crucial support to a small church plant facing challenges, offering assistance to local trustees and church leaders.
## **Training, Apostolic Leadership, and Guidance**
Across the nations where Regions Beyond is active, various training programs and discipleship/mentoring initiatives continued.
In the UK, our Equip training program remained successful. This included a teaching weekend at the Rock Centre near Nottingham, with approximately 30 younger people receiving sound theological training as part of a rolling three-year course.
## **Church Planting**
Church planting remains a high priority for Regions Beyond. The regional hub gatherings continued to inspire and encourage the multiplication of churches.
## **Future Plans**
Looking ahead to 2025, national conferences and further training are planned. The global team will meet in Penang, Malaysia, where new church planting initiatives have begun. Additionally, the final Legacy gathering will take place in South Africa, where the leadership transition will be formally completed. The team anticipates a large, celebratory gathering for the future of Regions Beyond. **Grant-Making and Safeguarding**
A key aspect of Regions Beyond UK’s work is grant-making to further its charitable objectives. Funding is provided to churches and charities for staffing, premises, and specific project costs in areas where the church network can have the greatest impact—whether in planting new churches, developing leaders, or delivering humanitarian relief.
To ensure strong governance in this area, the trustees have sought to strengthen grant-making procedures. Ongoing external guidance helps shape a clear framework for the charity’s operations. In 2024, total grants amounted to £198,535 (2023: £174,312) further detailed in Note 5 of the financial accounts.
In recent years, there has been growing awareness of the risks vulnerable people face from organizations meant to help them. Issues such as abuse, exploitation, and neglect have underscored the need for stringent safeguarding policies. Regions Beyond UK is committed to ensuring that all grant recipients have robust safeguarding measures in place.
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## **REGIONS BEYOND UK**
## **TRUSTEES' ANNUAL REPORT (INCORPORATING DIRECTORS' REPORT)**
## **FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024**
The charity would like to express its deep appreciation for Pat Anderson, who has served as both a trustee and financial manager. Pat had planned to retire at the end of 2024 but continues to assist until financial processes are fully handed over.
## **Conclusion**
2024 has been an encouraging year for the charity. We look forward to the next generation of leadership and to increasing our global impact in pursuit of our charitable mission.
## **Financial review**
INCOMING RESOURCES
Regions Beyond UK is financially dependent upon the regular donations made by its supporting churches, income generated by events, and special offerings taken at national events. The directors of Regions Beyond UK would like to thank all the churches that have supported the charity throughout the year.
Total incoming resources for the year were £352,839 (2023: £282,670).
## RESOURCES EXPENDED
Total resources expended in the year were £348,512 (2023: £323,150).
## FUNDS AND BALANCE SHEET
At the year-end total funds amounted to £127,885 (2023: £123,558). Of those funds, £27,181 (2023: £21,102) were restricted as detailed in note 10.
While 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 the 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 Trinity Church London, Hope Church Orpington, New Life Church Biggin Hill and Jubilee Church Hull.
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## **REGIONS BEYOND UK**
## **TRUSTEES' ANNUAL REPORT (INCORPORATING DIRECTORS' REPORT)**
## **FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024**
## **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 trustees under company law**
The trustees are responsible for preparing the trustees' annual 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 trustees 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 trustees 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
5. prepare the financial statements on a going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the charity will continue in operation.
The trustees 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, which has been prepared in accordance with the provisions of the Companies Act 2006 relating to small companies, was approved by the trustees and signed on their behalf by:
## N J Howarth
_____________________________________ N J Howarth (Jun 13, 2025 14:19 GMT+1) NIGEL HOWARTH Jun 13, 2025 Date: _________________________
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## **INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT**
## **TO THE TRUSTEES OF**
## **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 2024 on pages 7 to 18 following, which have been prepared on the basis of the accounting policies set out on pages 10 to 11.
## **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 The Institute of Chartered Accountants of 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.
Sarah Crispin
Sarah Crispin (Jul 10, 2025 12:56 GMT+1)
Sarah Crispin ACA Institute Of Chartered Accountants of England and Wales Stewardship 1 Lamb's Passage London EC1Y 8AB
Date: Jul 10, 2025
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## **REGIONS BEYOND UK**
## **STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES INCLUDING INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT**
## **FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024**
|Note
**INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM:**
Donations and legacies
3
Charitable activities
4
Other income
**Total income and endowments**
**EXPENDITURE ON:**
Charitable activities
5
**Total expenditure**
**Net income/(expenditure)**
**Transfers between funds**
10
**Net movement in funds**
**Reconciliation of funds:**
Total funds brought forward
**Total funds carried forward**
10|Unrestricted
Funds
£
279,719
40,400
122
320,241
322,083
322,083
(1,842)
-
(1,842)
102,546
100,704|Restricted
Funds
£
32,598
-
-
32,598
26,429
26,429
6,169
-
6,169
21,012
27,181|Total
Funds
2024
£
312,317
40,400
122
352,839
348,512
348,512
4,327
-
4,327
123,558
127,885|Total
Funds
2023
£
257,176
25,493
-|
|---|---|---|---|---|
|||||282,670|
|||||323,150|
|||||323,150|
|||||(40,481)
-|
|||||(40,481)
164,039|
|||||123,558|
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 10-17 form part of these accounts.
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## **REGIONS BEYOND UK**
## **BALANCE SHEET**
## **AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2024**
|Note
**CURRENT ASSETS**
Debtors
7
Cash at bank and in hand
8
**CREDITORS: Amounts falling**
**due within one year**
9
**Net current assets / (liabilities)**
**TOTAL NET ASSETS**
**FUND BALANCES**
10
Unrestricted Funds
General funds
Designated funds
Restricted Funds|Unrestricted
Funds
£
-
114,106
114,106
(13,402)
100,704
100,704
94,317
6,387
100,704
-
100,704|Restricted
Funds
£
-
34,681
34,681
(7,500)
27,181
27,181
-
-
-
27,181
27,181|Total
Funds
2024
£
-
148,787
148,787
(20,902)
127,885
127,885
94,317
6,387
100,704
27,181
127,885|Total
Funds
2023
£
4,636
130,362|
|---|---|---|---|---|
|||||134,998
(11,440)|
|||||123,558|
||||||
|||||123,558|
|||||93,854
8,692|
|||||102,546
21,012|
|||||123,558|
The charitable company is entitled to exemption from audit under Section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 for the year ended 31 December 2024.
The members have not required the company to obtain an audit of its financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2024 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:
- (a) ensuring that the charitable company keeps accounting records which comply with Sections 386 and 387 of the Companies Act 2006 and
- (b) preparing financial statements which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charitable company as at the end of each financial year and of its net income or expenditure for each financial year in accordance with the requirements of Sections 394 and 395 and which otherwise comply with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 relating to financial statements, so far as applicable to the charitable company.
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:
N J Howarth --------------------------------------N J Howarth (Jun 13, 2025 14:19 GMT+1) NIGEL HOWARTH
Jun 13, 2025 Date: ___________________
Company number: 8561531 Charity number: 1152827
The notes on page 10-17 form part of these accounts.
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## **REGIONS BEYOND UK**
## **NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS**
## **FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024**
## **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:
- i) Recoverable gift aid. This is recognised when the related donation is received. Gift aid that has not been recovered by the balance sheet date is included as a debtor.
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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## **REGIONS BEYOND UK**
## **NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS**
## **FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024**
## d) Fund accounting
General funds are unrestricted funds which are available for use at the discretion of the trustees in furtherance of the general objectives of the charity. 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. Restricted funds are donations which are to be used in accordance with specific restrictions imposed by donors; they include donations received from appeals for specific activities or projects. Endowment funds are donations that are retained as capital in accordance with the donor's wishes. The nature of the restriction determines whether the endowments represent permanent endowments or expendable endowments.
## 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.
## f) Financial instruments
- The charity's financial assets and financial liabilities all qualify as basic financial instruments, as defined by FRS102. Except for loans, creditors and debtors are measured at their expected settlement value (normally the amount of cash that the charity expects to pay or receive). The charity recognises liabilities for the principal of those loans that remains outstanding at the year end (i.e. the liabilities exclude any interest chargeable on the loans in future years).
## g) Foreign currency translation
These financial statements are presented in sterling, which is the charity's functional currency.
## h) Exemption from preparing a cashflow statement
The charity has taken advantage of an exemption conferred by the Charities SORP and has not prepared a cash flow statement.
i) Critical accounting estimates and areas of judgement The trustees do not consider that there are 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**
|Donations of cash and similar
Gift aid recoverable
**4**
**Income from charitable activities**
Church retreats and events
Theology training
**5**
**Charitable expenditure**
**a**
**Costs incurred directly on specific activities**
Conference costs
Church, personal support and travel costs
Grants payable (note 5c)
Other costs
**b**
**Costs incurred on support & administration**
Governance costs
Independent examiner's fee
Other support costs
**Total expenditure**|2024
£
310,433
1,884
312,317
2024
£
28,249
12,151
40,400
2024
£
55,286
58,938
198,535
3,926
316,685
4,320
4,320
27,507
31,827
348,512|2023
£
257,176
-|
|---|---|---|
|||257,176|
|||2023
£
18,164
7,329|
|||25,493|
|||2023
£
64,957
49,047
174,312
2,995|
|||291,311|
|||3,450|
|||3,450
28,389|
|||31,839|
|||323,150|
The fee payable to the independent examiner for preparing and examining the accounts was £4,320 (2023: £3,450).
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## **REGIONS BEYOND UK**
## **NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS**
## **FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024**
## **c Grants payable**
|Institutions
Individuals
£
£
Grants for UK and overseas mission
129,218
54,815
Grants for the relief of poverty
14,500
-
143,718
54,815
The comparatives for the previous year are as follows:
Institutions
Individuals
£
£
Grants for UK and overseas mission
102,528
61,944
Grants for the relief of poverty
9,840
-
112,368
61,944
The charity's principal grants to institutions comprised:
2024
**Grants for UK and Overseas Mission**
£
Christ Church Birmingham. UK
Apostolic Team support
5,000
Christ Church Birmingham. UK
Mosley church plant grant
-
Christ Church Birmingham. UK
West Bromwich church plant grant
5,000
Christ Church Birmingham. UK
Walsall church plant grant
-
Gateway church Swindon
RB Finance support
-
Hope Church Orpington
Apostolic Team support
12,000
Jubilee Church Hull
Apostolic Team support
2,080
Jubilee+
Ministry support grant
3,000
King's Arms Church Lydney
Apostolic Team support
5,000
Mokoena Apostolic Sphere
Apostolic base grant
4,500
Mokoena Apostolic Sphere
Conference grant
27,600
New Frontiers International, UK
Support funding
6,000
New Life Church Biggin Hill
Apostolic Team support
-
RB Clarens FS NPC South Africa
Apostolic base costs grant
1,231
RB Clarens FS NPC South Africa
FOCUS 21 Intern Stipend and accommodatio
-
RB Clarens FS NPC South Africa
Convergence Conference support
8,069
RB Clarens FS NPC South Africa
AfricaAblaze conference
6,024
RB Clarens FS NPC South Africa
Global team meeting costs
5,413
RB Clarens FS NPC South Africa
Kenilworth Church plant
3,000
RB Clarens FS NPC South Africa
Other grants
15,600
RB Clarens FS NPC South Africa
Salary support
19,701
Trinity Church London
Birmingham church plant
129,218
**Grants for the Relief of Poverty**
Catalyst
Earthquake emergency fund
-
Stepping Stones
Community poverty support
14,500
14,500
143,718|2024
£
184,033
14,500|
|---|---|
||198,533|
||2023
£
164,472
9,840|
||174,312|
||2023
£
10,000
10,000
-
10,000
600
10,000
12,000
3,000
-
-
6,000
5,832
11,090
2,911
-
-
-
-
-
20,145
950|
||112,368|
||2,340
7,500|
||9,840|
|||
||122,208|
## **6 Analysis of staff costs, the cost of key management personnel and trustee remuneration**
The charity does not employ staff. Its activities are generally carried out by volunteers, or grants are made to other organisations to enable the charitable objectives to be achieved.
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## **REGIONS BEYOND UK**
## **NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS**
## **FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024**
## **7 Debtors**
|**tors**|||
|---|---|---|
|**Falling due within one year:**
Prepayments
**Total debtors**
**h at Bank and in Hand**
Cash at bank with immediate access
**itors: liabilities falling due within one year**
Trade creditors
Accruals
Grant obligations|2024
£
-
-
2024
£
148,787
148,787
2024
£
3,582
4,320
13,000
20,902|2023
£
4,636|
|||4,636|
|||2023
£
130,362|
|||130,362|
|||2023
£
4,440
4,000
3,000|
|||11,440|
## **8 Cash at Bank and in Hand**
## **9 Creditors: liabilities falling due within one year**
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## **REGIONS BEYOND UK**
## **NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS**
## **FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024**
## **10 Funds**
During the year the movements in the charity's funds were as follows:
|_Designated Funds_
Birmingham Hub
Convergence
Hull Hub
Legacy
Preachers and Teachers
Releasing Women
SCHOOL - Leadership school
Training Fund
Worship Leaders Training
Worthing Hub
_Wider general unrestricted funds_
Global budget for 2023
Global budget for 2024
Global budget for 2025
UK Budget
Other general unrestricted funds
_Total General Unrestricted Funds_
Total Unrestricted Funds
_Restricted Funds_
Bloomfield Support
Church Planting
Convergence
PENANG/Tamminga support fund
Worthing Hub Offering
Aggregate of funds|Opening
balance
2024
£
-
-
-
400
-
930
2,341
4,810
211
-
8,692
7,402
59,838
-
26,614
-
93,854
102,546
7,916
13,096
-
-
-
21,012
123,558|Incoming
resources
2024
£
-
10,454
6,410
1,632
2,917
1,058
12,225
-
-
5,813
40,509
9,347
79,556
38,649
147,180
5,000
279,732
320,241
12,013
-
1,750
8,714
10,121
32,598
352,839|Outgoing
resources
2024
£
(1,800)
(5,874)
(6,410)
(2,032)
(1,334)
(2,060)
(14,170)
(2,274)
-
(5,813)
(41,767)
(4,435)
(200,379)
-
(75,502)
-
(280,316)
(322,083)
(19,929)
-
-
-
(6,500)
(26,429)
(348,512)|Transfers
in the year
2024
£
-
-
-
-
(1,583)
72
3,211
(2,536)
(211)
-
(1,047)
(12,314)
68,398
-
(50,037)
(5,000)
1,047
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-|Gains and
losses
2024
£
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-|Closing
balance
2024
£
(1,800)
4,580
-
-
-
-
3,607
-
-
-|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|||||||6,387
-
7,413
38,649
48,255
-|
|||||||94,317|
|||||||100,704|
|||||||-
13,096
1,750
8,714
3,621|
|||||||27,181|
|||||||127,885|
## **Analysis of net assets by fund**
The assets and liabilities of the various funds were as follows:
|Debtors
Cash at bank and in hand
Creditors falling due within one year|General
Designated
funds
funds
£
£
-
-
107,719
6,387
(13,402)
-
94,317
6,387
Unrestricted Funds|Restricted
funds
£
-
34,681
(7,500)
27,181|2024
£
-
148,787
(20,902)|
|---|---|---|---|
||||127,885|
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## **REGIONS BEYOND UK**
## **NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS**
## **FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024**
In the previous 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
_Wider general unrestricted funds_
Global budget for 2022
Global budget for 2023
Global budget for 2024
UK Budget
Other general unrestricted funds
_Total General Unrestricted Funds_
Total Unrestricted Funds
_Restricted Funds_
Bloomfield Support
Church Planting
Global Strategic Fund Gifts
Swindon Vehicle Offering
Aggregate of funds|Opening
balance
2023
£
-
-
6,751
155
-
4,810
-
-
11,716
26,306
-
-
35,969
-
62,275
73,991
-
43,256
46,792
-
90,048
164,039|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
-
-
11,532
29,034
282,670|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)
(11,532)
(101,069)
(323,151)|Transfers
in the year
2023
£
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-|Gains and
losses
2023
£
-
-
-
(1)
-
-
-
-
(1)
12,709
62,346
-
(76,738)
(1,316)
(2,999)
(3,000)
-
3,000
-
-
3,000
-|Closing
balance
2023
£
400
930
2,341
-
-
4,810
-
211|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|||||||8,692
-
7,402
59,838
26,614
-|
|||||||93,854|
|||||||102,546|
|||||||7,916
13,096
-
-|
|||||||21,012|
|||||||123,558|
## **Analysis of net assets by fund**
In the previous year, the assets and liabilities of the various funds were as follows:
|Debtors
Cash at bank and in hand
Creditors falling due within one year|General
Designated
funds
funds
£
£
4,636
-
100,658
8,692
(11,440)
-
93,854
8,692
Unrestricted Funds|Restricted
funds
£
-
21,012
-
21,012|2023
£
4,636
130,362
(11,440)|
|---|---|---|---|
||||123,558|
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.
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## **REGIONS BEYOND UK**
## **NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS**
## **FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024**
## **Fund details:**
Birmingham Hub - one of the regularly held meetings for leaders and members of all Regions Beyond UK linked churches Bloomfield Support - a Restricted Fund set up to hold support gifts to be used specifically to provide Ministry support for Donna Bloomfield.
Convergence – Global meeting held in Dubai of Regions Beyond church leaders and members from around the world Church Planting Fund (Restricted)- To support new Uk based churches with small start up grants
Global Budget for 2023 - To manage the transactions related to this fund for 2023
Global Budget for 2024 - To manage the transactions related to this fund for 2024
Global Budget for 2025 - To manage the transactions related to this fund for 2025
Hull Hub - one of the regularly held meetings for leaders and members of all Regions Beyond UK linked churches 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
Penang Support – support funding from churches and individuals to help a family settling and church planting into Penang, Malaysia. Preachers & Teachers - delegate funds for an internal training event, seeking to develop preachers and teachers within the Regions Beyond UK churches
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.
Worthing Hub - one of the regularly held meetings for leaders and members of all Regions Beyond UK linked churches
## **11 Transactions with related parties**
- During the year the charity: a) received donations totalling £370 (2023: £nil) from related parties (which includes trustees, any other members of key management and anyone closely connected to them).
- b) paid Pat Anderson, a Trustee, £16,050 (2023: £15,353) for book keeping services as permitted by the Charity's Memorandum and Articles of Association.
- c) paid expenses totalling £758 (2023: £758) to Trustees for travel whilst carrying out duties associated with being trustees; reimbursements for expenses incurred when acting as agent for the charity or incurred when undertaking employment duties not connected with serving as a trustee are not included in this disclosure.
## **12 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:
- a) New Life Church Biggin Hill Support funding of £nil (2023: £5,832) was paid to New Life Church Biggin Hill in respect of Regions Beyond support given by Gareth Wales.
- b) Kings Arms Church, Lydney Support funding of £5,000 (2023: £nil) was paid to Kings Arms Church, Lydney in respect of Regions Beyond support given by Gareth Wales.
c) Hope Church Orpington Support funding of £12,000 (2023: £10,000) was given to Hope church, Orpington in respect of Regions Beyond support given by Tony Hall. d) Christ Church Birmingham Support funding of £5,000 (2023: £10,000) was paid to Christ Church in respect of Regions Beyond support given by Steve Whittington.
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## **REGIONS BEYOND UK**
## **NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS**
## **FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024**
e) RB Clarens FS NPC South Africa Support funding of £20,932 (2023: £31,235) provided to facilitate the work of the Apostolic team in South Africa. This includes an element of salary support, of which £14,372 (2023 £14,045) was for Steve Oliver and £nil (2023 - £6,100) was for support staff.
## **13 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 2024**
|Note
**INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM:**
Donations and legacies
3
Charitable activities
4
Other income
**Total income and endowments**
**EXPENDITURE ON:**
Charitable activities:
5
**Total Expenditure**
**Net income/(expenditure)**
**Transfers between funds**
10
**Net movement in funds**
**Reconciliation of funds:**
Total funds brought forward
**Total funds carried forward**
10||General
Designated
2024
2024
£
£
279,671
48
-
40,400
62
60
279,733
40,508
280,316
41,767
280,316
41,767
(583)
(1,259)
1,047
(1,047)
464
(2,306)
93,853
8,693
94,317
6,387
Unrestricted funds|Restricted
2024
£
32,598
-
-
32,598
26,429
26,429
6,169
-
6,169
21,012
27,181|Total
2024
£
312,317
40,400
122
352,839
348,512
348,512
4,327
-
4,327
123,558
127,885|||General
Designated
2023
2023
£
£
228,142
-
-
25,493
-
228,142
25,493
193,565
28,516
193,565
28,516
34,577
(3,023)
(2,999)
(1)
31,578
(3,024)
62,275
11,716
93,853
8,693
Unrestricted funds|Restricted
2023
£
29,034
-
-
29,034
101,069
101,069
(72,035)
3,000
(69,035)
90,048
21,012|Total
2023
£
257,176
25,493
-
282,670
323,150
323,150
(40,481)
-
(40,481)
164,039
123,558|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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