Hayat Ministries
End of Year Report and Accounts Year ending 31[st] December 2021
Charity Information
Trustees: Tanas Alqassis Nigel Nicholson (Chairman) David Taylor New trustees are appointed by the existing trustees. Governing Document: “Foundation” Model Constitution Charity Registration Number: 1157140 Registered Office: 46 Ravenswood Crescent Harrow HA2 9JN Bankers: HSBC Objects
The objects of the CIO are:
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To relieve poverty and sickness thereby demonstrating the Christian faith in particular but not exclusively by providing, assisting or working through selected partner organisations in the provision of education, training, healthcare projects and support designed to enable individuals to generate a sustainable income.
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To advance the Christian faith for the benefit of the public through:
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a. The training and encouragement of Christians in practical methods of sharing their faith through lectures, seminars, and individual tuition.
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b. To encourage Christians to grow in their faith through the holding of Bible studies, lectures, seminars, and individual tuition.
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c. The production and distribution/broadcast of messages of an evangelistic and teaching nature.
Aims and Objectives
The two foundational principles of Hayat Ministries are that the Christian Faith itself brings immediate benefits to its followers but also that there is a requirement for Christians to demonstrate their faith in practical ways - “By their fruits you will know them” as the Bible puts it.
The long-term aims are therefore to work with organisations in poorer countries which are actively demonstrating their faith through practical work amongst the poor and oppressed, whilst also building the Church through the usual means of teaching and preaching etc. These organisations can often best be helped by the provision of much needed funds and a primary function of Hayat Ministries is to be a channel for such funds from the UK to the projects where they are needed. An example of this is the child sponsorship programme.
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Activities in 2021
The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic ensured that there was no prospect of a visit from Pastor Deeb from the Life Center in 2021 to carry out promotional visits to UK churches. Donations from both individuals and organisations dropped considerably compared to 2020, but this was expected. The explosion at the port in Beirut in August 2020 prompted an unusually high level of donations. These returned to more normal levels in 2021, but pleasingly they were higher than 2019.
The team at the Life Center have had a very difficult year. The economy of Lebanon completely collapsed due largely to stalemate between the governing parties. There is mass unemployment and major shortages of even the necessities of life, such as food and medicines. It is in response to this dire situation that donors have increased their giving, and for that we are very grateful.
Plans for 2022
At the time of writing the COVID-19 restrictions in the UK are easing. If this trend continues it is hoped that Pastor Deeb will be able to visit for fundraising activities later in the year.
Financial Review
Reserves Policy
The intention, as previously, is to hold the current unallocated funds in reserve for promotional activities and any other targeted activities which will provide a return on the investment. This will not necessarily be in financial terms. An example from previous years was using the reserves to pay for Rev. Deeb’s visit to the UK. The reserves will not, except under exceptional circumstances and at the discretion of the trustees, be used for general grants to supported projects or other causes.
Funds in Deficit
There are no funds in deficit in the current accounting period.
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Statement of Financial Activities
| Unrestricted Restricted Endowment Total Prior year funds funds funds funds total funds |
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| Incoming resources Incoming resources from generated funds Voluntary income Other incoming resources Total income Resources used Charitable activities Total expenditure Net income / (expenditure) resources before transfer Other recognised gains / losses Net movement in funds Total funds brought forward Total funds carried forward Represented by Unrestricted General fund Restricted Life Center: General Fund Life Center: Humanitarian Worker Support Spring of Life |
— 36,823 — 36,823 81,879 — — — — 452 |
| — 36,823 — 36,823 82,331 161 47,765 — 47,926 36,581 |
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| 161 47,765 — 47,926 36,581 |
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| (161) (10,941) — (11,103) 45,750 |
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| (161) (10,941) — (11,103) 45,750 |
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| 9,429 49,363 — 58,792 13,042 |
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| 9,268 38,421 — 47,689 58,792 9,268 — — 9,268 9,429 — 26,211 — 26,211 29,355 — 7,486 — 7,486 12,486 — 340 — 340 85 — 4,383 — 4,383 7,436 |
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Balance sheet
| **General ** | Designated | **Restricted ** | Endowment | **This year ** | **Last year ** | |
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| Current assets Cash at bank and in hand Net current assets less current liabilities Total assets less current liabilities Total net assets less liabilities Represented by Unrestricted General fund Restricted Spring of Life Life Center: General Fund Life Center: Humanitarian Worker Support Funds of the charity |
9,268 | — | 38,421 | — | 47,689 | 58,792 |
| 9,268 | — | 38,421 | — | 47,689 | 58,792 | |
| 9,268 | — | 38,421 | — | 47,689 | 58,792 | |
| 9,268 | — | 38,421 | — | 47,689 | 58,792 | |
| 9,268 9,268 — — — — |
— — — — — — |
38,421 — 4,383 26,211 7,486 340 |
— — — — — — |
47,689 9,268 4,383 26,211 7,486 340 |
58,792 9,429 7,436 29,355 12,486 85 |
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| 9,268 | — | 38,421 | — | 47,689 | 58,792 |
Statement of assets and liabilities
| This year Last year |
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| Cash at bank and in hand Current Account Spring of Life (Restricted) - Life Center: General Fund (Restricted) - Life Center: Humanitarian (Restricted) - Worker Support (Restricted) - General fund (Unrestricted) - PayPal account Life Center: General Fund (Restricted) - Total for Cash at bank and in hand Grand total |
4,383 7,436 26,211 28,905 7,486 12,486 340 85 9,268 9,429 |
| 47,689 58,341 — 450 |
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| 47,689 58,792 |
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| 47,689 58,792 |
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Fund movement by type
| Opening | Incoming | Outgoing | **Transfers ** | Gains/losses | Closing | |
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| Spring of Life Restricted Sub-total Life Center: General Restricted Sub-total Life Center: Humanitarian Restricted Sub-total Life Center: Worker Support Restricted Sub-total General fund Unrestricted Sub-total Grand total |
7,436 | 9,946 | 13,000 | — | — | 4,383 |
| 7,436 29,355 |
9,946 22,856 |
13,000 26,000 |
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— — |
4,383 26,211 |
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| 29,355 12,486 |
22,856 3,000 |
26,000 8,000 |
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— — |
26,211 7,486 |
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| 12,486 85 |
3,000 1,020 |
8,000 765 |
— — |
— — |
7,486 340 |
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| 85 9,429 |
1,020 — |
765 161 |
— — |
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340 9,268 |
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| 9,429 | — | 161 | — | — | 9,268 | |
| 58,792 | 36,823 | 47,926 | — | — | 47,689 |
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Analysis of income and expenditure
Unrestricted Designated Restricted Endowment This year Last year
INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS
| Incoming resources from generated funds - Voluntary income Gift Aid Donation — — 7,311 Non-Gift Aid Donation — — 2,880 Donation from Charity — — 16,410 Donation including Gift Aid — — 10,221 Total — — 36,823 Other incoming resources Reclaimed Gift Aid — — — Total — — — |
Incoming resources from generated funds - Voluntary income Gift Aid Donation — — 7,311 Non-Gift Aid Donation — — 2,880 Donation from Charity — — 16,410 Donation including Gift Aid — — 10,221 Total — — 36,823 Other incoming resources Reclaimed Gift Aid — — — Total — — — |
Incoming resources from generated funds - Voluntary income Gift Aid Donation — — 7,311 Non-Gift Aid Donation — — 2,880 Donation from Charity — — 16,410 Donation including Gift Aid — — 10,221 Total — — 36,823 Other incoming resources Reclaimed Gift Aid — — — Total — — — |
Incoming resources from generated funds - Voluntary income Gift Aid Donation — — 7,311 Non-Gift Aid Donation — — 2,880 Donation from Charity — — 16,410 Donation including Gift Aid — — 10,221 Total — — 36,823 Other incoming resources Reclaimed Gift Aid — — — Total — — — |
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7,311 2,880 16,410 10,221 |
10,310 4,536 25,620 41,412 |
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| — — |
— — |
36,823 — |
— — |
36,823 — |
81,879 452 |
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| — | — | — | — | — | 452 | |
| INCOME TOTAL | — | — | 36,823 | — | 36,823 | 82,331 |
| EXPENDITURE Charitable activities Supported Project Payment Web Sites Admin Total |
— 119 41 |
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47,765 — — |
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47,765 119 41 |
36,179 361 41 |
| 161 | — | 47,765 | — | 47,926 | 36,581 | |
| EXPENDITURE TOTAL | 161 | — | 47,765 | — | 47,926 | 36,581 |
| GRAND TOTAL | (161) | — | (10,941) | — | (11,103) | 45,750 |
Notes:
Incoming Resources:
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Gift Aid Donations are donations for which Gift Aid must be claimed.
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Non-Gift Aid Donations are donations for which Gift Aid can’t be claimed.
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Donation from Charity is a donation from a church or other charitable organisation.
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Donation including Gift Aid covers donations via Stewardship or the PayPal Giving Fund where the intermediary claims the Gift Aid and includes it in the payment.
Outgoing Resources:
- Admin covers the annual cost of a Skype phone number.
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Approved by the Trustees and signed on their behalf on 13[th] April 2022:
Dr N Nicholson.
Chairman
Approved by examiner 23[rd] April 2022:
Mr M Harris
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