THE PROSPERITY’S CHURCH of JESUS CHRIST
Charity No 1154736
ANNUAL TRUSTEES REPORT AND ANNUAL ACCOUNTS
For the Year Ending 31[st ] March 2023
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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| Reference and Administrative Details |
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| Trustees Annual Report | 4 |
| Independent Examiner’s Report | 8 |
| Receipts and Payments Accounts | 10 |
| Statement of Balances | 11 |
| Notes to the Annual Accounts | 12 |
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REFERENCE AND ADMINISTARTION
Charity Name: The Prosperity’s Church of Jesus Christ Charity Registration Number: 1154736 Principal Office: Unit 2 Cross Green Way, Leeds, LS9 0SE Registered Office: 96 Lea Farm Drive Leeds, LS5 3QH Current Trustees: Joseph Abraham Masukulu - Kiesse Sara Esengo Masukulu Luwawu Ndombasi Monique Makuluwani Ruth Lilamu Trustees retired: None Independent Accountants: Ethnic Minority Resource Centre Suite 4.6, 4th Floor Standard Buildings 94 Hope Street Glasgow, G2 6PH
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Trustees’ Annual Report
For the Year Ended 31[st] March 2023
The trustees have pleasure in presenting their report together with the financial statements and the independent examiner’s report for the year ended 31[st] March 2023.
STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT
Constitution
The Prosperity’s Church of Jesus Christ is a registered charity in England and Wales, registration number 1154736. All its affairs are governed by the Board of Trustees as stipulated in the constitution of The Prosperity’s Church of Jesus Christ, which was adopted on 01/04/2013 and amended on 18/10/2013.
Appointment of Trustees
Trustee members are appointed by Annual General Meeting established by the constitution. An induction programme for any new members will takes place at which training, and governance support is given to ensure that Trustee members are familiar with the Charity's values, aims and responsibilities in their role as designated trustees of the charity.
Charitable purposes
The advancement of religion
Objectives
The objective of The Prosperity’s Church of Jesus Christ is to advance the Christian religion by:
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Promotion of the Christian faith through worship, teaching and associated with religious services and activities, including
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The relief of poverty amongst church members and the general public, especially in the United Kingdom but also,
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Other parts of the world as the Trustees may decide.
Types of Activities
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1) It makes grants, donations, loans and gifts to individuals
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2) It makes grants, donations or gifts to organisations
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3) It provides human resources.
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4) It provides buildings/facilities/open space.
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5) It provides services.
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6) Provides advocacy/advice/information.
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7) Sponsors and undertake research.
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8) Acts as an umbrella or resource body.
Beneficiary Groups
- General public and all mankind.
The main Activities and Achievements
We had our AGM on the 10st of December 2023 and the accounts been submitted to the members.
The following is the chairman's report for April 2022 to March 2023.
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1) The regular church services activity every week went as usual throughout the year under review.
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2) In Summer 2022, the church had some days out to meet with people physically in the community.
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3) During the period under review, the church was able to host the special Youth Meeting physically.
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4) We missed the Passover Conference due to lack of preparations.
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5) We are planning to organize annual Conference for all people in the city of Leeds; this campaign aims to bring restoration to all people in this city. The campaign is directed to touch one’s family, relationship, spirituality and so much more.
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6) Other activities conducted outside our normal Sunday service during the year are: - Children Sunday class, youth groups, Ladies meeting, Men’s fellowship, prayer groups, we conducted special Sunday services like Mothers and Father’s Day, Children Sunday service, Youth Sunday service, Good Friday service, and a new year crossover service.
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Financial Review
The accounts have been prepared on a Receipts and Payments basis and in accordance with the applicable Accounting Standards, Statement of Recommended Practice, Accounting Reporting by charities (SORP 2005) and applicable accounting standards and the charities Acts 1993.
Financial performance:
Our financial performance is still significantly weak because many church members have not returned to church after COVID – 19, this has led to financial deficit. Hope these financial challenges will easy out when we start conducting many outdoor activities, and church members are freer to participate in many open community events. These kinds of physical meetings will boost our donations. Therefore, the support from church members have been a source of revenue for the year under review.
Reserve Policy
The trustees’ policy is to establish and maintain a reserve that can meet at least 3 months of our normal operating costs. Now, the trustees make sure that any finances that remain are held in the charity account to build up our future reserve according to the charity objectives.
Risk Management
First a special meeting called to discuss any special project. Committee members made aware of any risks involved. Once the Funding secured only then project will be approved.
Plans for the Future Period
The church plans to help and bring many people to Christ and support them out of financial difficulties for example Asylum seekers, destitute, students and older people who finds it difficult to use the public transport to come to Sunday service and other meetings.
Declaration
The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above on 30th May 2024, and signed on their behalf by:
Pastor Joseph Abraham Masukulu - Kiesse Chairman
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Independent Examiner’s Report
For the Year Ended 31 March 2023
Independent Examiner’s Report to the Board of Trustees of The Prosperity’s Church of Jesus Christ.
I report on the financial statements of the charity for the year ended 31st March 2023, which are set out on pages 10 to 13.
Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner
The charity’s trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the terms of the Accounting and Reporting by Charities Act 2005. The charity’s trustees consider that the audit requirement does not apply. It is my responsibility to examine the accounts as required under section 449(1) (c) of the 2005 Act and to state whether particular matters have come to my attention.
Basis of independent examiner’s statement
My examination is carried out in accordance with Regulation 11 of the 2006 Regulations. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts and seeks explanations from the trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit, and consequently, I do not express an audit opinion on the view given by the accounts.
Independent examiner’s statement
In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention: -
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Which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect, the requirements: -
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To keep accounting records in accordance with section 44(1) (a) of the 2005 Act and Regulation 4 of the 2006 Regulations, and
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To prepare Accounts which accord with the accounting records and comply with Regulation 9 of the 2006 Regulations
Have been met
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- In my opinion, the charity trustees of The Prosperity’s Church of Jesus Christ have to continue maintaining and giving easy access to all accounting documents and records, complying with Regulations 9 of the 2006 Accounts Regulations (as amended).
25/07/2024
Mr. Peter Sama Suite 4.6, 4th Floor Standard Buildings 94 Hope Street Glasgow, G2 6PH
Relevant professional qualifications and body
AIA – Member of the Association of International Accountant ACIE – Affiliate Member
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Statement of Receipts and Payments
For the Year Ended 31th March 2023
| Receipts Voluntary Receipts: |
Note | Unrestricted Funds Restricted Funds Total for 2023 Total for 2022 |
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| Membership Donations | 23,213.00 - 23,213.00 27,673.00 |
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| Grants | 4 | - - - - |
| Gross Receipts from other Charitable Activities | - - - 15,825.00 |
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| Bank Interest Proceed from sale of Fixed Assets Proceed from sale of Investments Total Receipts Receipts from Charitable Activities Receipts from Assets & Investment Sales |
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| 23,213.00 - 23,213.00 43,498.00 - - - - - - - - |
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| 23,213.00 - 23,213.00 43,498.00 | ||
| Payments Cost of Fundraising Activities Cost of Charitable Activities Grants and Donations Governance Costs Purchase of Fixed Assets Purchase of Investments Total Payments Surplus/(Deficit) for the year Transfer between funds Surplus/ (Deficit) for the year |
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- - - - 21,818 - 21,818 43,498 - - - - 1,400 - 1,400 - - - - - - - - - |
| 23,218 - 23,218 43,498 | ||
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| - 5 - - 5 - | ||
The Notes on Pages 11 and 12 form an integral part of these accounts
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Statement of balances
As at 31th March 2023
| Cash at Bank & in Hand - 01/04/2022 Bank Current Account Other Assets (Unrestricted Fund) Total Funds Reconciliation Surplus/(Deficit) for the year Bank Deposit Account Cash at Bank & In Hand Bank and Cash Balances Equipment at estimated value: Cash in Hand Equipment at cost: Office Equipment Fixture & Fitting at cost: |
Unrestricted Funds Restricted Funds Total for 2023 Total for 2022 7,399 - 7,399 9,876 - 5 - 5 - - 7,394 - 7,394 9,876 - - - - 7,394 - 7,394 9,876 - - - - 7,394 - 7,394 9,876 - - - - - - - - - - - - |
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Liabilities (Unrestricted Fund)
The organisation had no Liability as at 31th March 2023 The charity had both unrestricted and restricted funds
The Notes on pages 11 to 12 form integral part of these accounts
Pastor Joseph Abraham Masukulu - Kiesse
Chairperson
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Notes to the Accounts - For the Year Ended 31th March 2023
1. Basis of Accounting
These assounts have been prepared on the Receipts and Payment basis in accordance with the Accounting and Reporting by Charities Act 2005.
2. Nature and purpose of funds
During the year under review, all of the charity's funds were unrestricted and were used at the discretion of the trustees. The charity received donations from its members and non - members. All the funds received were wholly and exlusively used for pursuit and furtherance of the charity's objects as stipulated in its constitution.
Restricted funds may only be used for specific purposes. Restrictions arise when specified by the donor or when funds are raised for specific purpose. During the period under review, the charity did not receive any restricted funds.
3.Related Party Transactions
There was no remuneration paid to any charity trustee or to any person connected to a trustee during the year.
4. Grants Received
There was one grant received by the charity during the year under review.
| Grants received Council COVID - Grant |
Unrestricted Funds Restricted Funds Total for 2023 Total for 2022 |
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5. Cost of Charitable Activities
| Outreach Activies Building Rent Electiricity & Gas Pastors Allowance Transport Evangelisation General Insurance Stationery, Printing & Postage Telephone & Internet Entertainment Maintenance Material Guest Speakers Other Expenses TOTAL |
Unrestricted Funds Restricted Funds Total for 2023 Total for 2022 |
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| - - - 1,500 6,000 - 6,000 12,000 960 - 960 1,920 11,658 - 11,658 14,355 645 - 645 4,545 - - - 3,253 1,300 - 1,300 - 65 - 65 - 160 - 160 - 391 - 391 - - - - 3,279 155 - 155 1,610 214 - 214 1,036 270 - 270 - |
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| 21,818 - 21,818 43,498 |
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Notes to the Accounts - For the Year Ended 31st March 2023
6. Grants & Donations made
There was no donations nor grant that was made during the period.
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|Unrestricted|Restricted|Total for|Total for|
|funds|funds|2023|2022|
|Grants|-|-|-|-|
|Charitable Donations|-|-|-|-|
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|7. Governance Costs|
|Annual Accounts & AGM|1,150.00|-|1,150.00|-|
|Independence Examination|250.00|-|250.00|1,314.00|
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|Legal Advice|
|1,400.00|-|1,400.00|1,314.00|
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8. Transfers between funds
There was no any transfer of funds from either unrestricted or restricted funds.
9. Funds collected for other charities
There was no any fund collected on behalf of other charities during the period under review.
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