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Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From 01/10/2022 Period start date To 01/09/2023 Period end date
Charity name: RIVER OF LIFE COMMUNITY CHURCH
Charity registration number: 1159005
Objectives and Activities
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| Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document |
Para 1.17 | The main goal is to advance the Christian Faith for the benefit of the public in accordance with the charity's “Statement of Faith.” This includes a variety of religious activities and efforts to prevent or relieve poverty among the general population or humanity. The charity accomplishes this by providing financial grants to individuals and offering religious services, guidance, counseling, and information. |
| Summary of the main activities in relation to those purposes for the public benefit, in particular, the activities, projects or services identified in the accounts. |
Para 1.17 and 1.19 |
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| Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit |
Para 1.18 | The trustees and leadership team of RLCC receive regular updates from the Charity Commission to stay informed about their duties and responsibilities as a charity dedicated to serving the public benefit (PBI). Trustees have undergone online training provided by the Charity Commission and our safeguarding cover Thirtyone:eight. |
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SORP reference Para 1.38 Policy on grant making Para 1.38 Policy on social investment including program related investment
Para 1.38 Contribution made by volunteers Other
Achievements and Performance
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| Summary of the main achievements of the charity, identifying the difference the charity’s work has made to the circumstances of its beneficiaries and any wider benefits to society as a whole. |
Para 1.20 | We continued to hold our Sunday gatherings and regular Tuesday and Thursday meetings, along with occasional men's and women's meetings on Saturdays at our rented venue. In addition, the women organised outings open to the general public, including activities such as ten-pin bowling. At our rented premises, meetings often included shared meals to foster fellowship among existing congregants and to connect with the wider community. Similarly, the men organised similar gatherings, also sharing meals to engage with the broader community. Participation in our online Tuesday Bible Study steadily increased, attracting individuals from beyond our city. We also experienced a considerable increase in in- person attendance in Sunday services. Additionally, there was a consistent presence of virtual attendees from outside the UK, which contributed to the growth of our online community. We maintained regular communication with members of our congregation and the wider community, providing support such as grocery shopping and hospital visits as needed. We continued to provide transportation to and from church for our weekly and Sunday meetings. Additionally, we maintained house visits for prayer, counseling, and fellowship, using FaceTime or telephone when in-person visits were not possible. Our commitment to offering prayer, counsel, and encouragement remained steadfast, particularly to those facing illness or loss. |
Our outreach program, “Leading Soles,” continued to collect shoes, clothing, scarves, and sleeping bags for individuals experiencing homelessness and others in need, particularly during colder seasons. These items were distributed in collaboration with Sheffield Community Church, who provided dinner, while we distributed our contributions as wrapped gifts during the Christmas season.
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Achievements against objectives set |
Para 1.41 |
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| Performance of fundraising activities against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | |
| Investment performance against objectives |
Para 1.41 | |
| Other |
Financial Review
| Financial Review | ||
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| Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period |
Para 1.21 | At the end of November 2023 We had £737 cash funds available. |
| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held |
Para 1.22 | No reserve policy in main account. Building Fund for purpose of one day getting our own building. |
| Amount of reserves held | Para 1.22 | £585 in Building Fund |
| Reasons for holding zero reserves |
Para 1.22 | |
| Details of fund materially in deficit |
Para 1.24 | |
| Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern |
Para 1.23 | The Trustees have no concern about the charity continuing as a going concern. |
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The charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising) |
Para 1.47 |
The Charity’s ability to maintain its operations depends on the financial contributions provided by attendees of church services and other supporters. |
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| Investment policy and objectives including any social investment policy adopted |
Para 1.46 | |
| A description of the principal risks facing the charity |
Para 1.46 | The serving trustees ensure that potential trustees are qualified to serve by confirming their eligibility status. Candidates must provide written confirmation of their eligibility and disclose any existing or potential conflicts of interest. Additionally, candidates are informed about any exclusions, and if the charity works with children or vulnerable adults, relevant checks from the appropriate authority will be conducted. |
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Structure, Governance and Management
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| Type of governing document (trust deed, royal charter) |
Para 1.25 | CONSTITUTION |
| How is the charity constituted? (e.g unincorporated association, CIO) |
Para 1.25 | CHARITABLE INCORPORATED ORGANISATION (CIO) |
| Trustee selection methods including details of any constitutional provisions e.g. election to post or name of any person or body entitled to appoint one or more trustees |
Para 1.25 | Trustee nominations follow Charity Commission guidelines. Prospective trustees must show dedication to furthering the charity's mission and possess the skills needed for effective governance. Their appointment requires screening and approval by current trustees. All applicants must undergo mandatory safeguarding training and maintain an up-to-date DBS check through our affiliation with Thirtyone:eight. |
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| Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees |
Para 1.51 | Trustees receive copies of the Charity's governing documents, including its vision, mission statement, and the most recent annual report with financial statements. New trustees are provided with Charity Commission materials outlining their roles and responsibilities, including guidelines on essential trustee duties and effective charity practices. They also review and acknowledge various church policies such as safeguarding, data protection, lone working, complaints procedures, and volunteer management through a signing process. |
| The charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works |
Para 1.51 | The governance of the charity is overseen by the Trustees, who must consist of a minimum of three members. The Senior Minister currently holds an ex-officio position as a Trustee of the charity. Operational responsibilities are managed by a leadership team comprising the Lead Minister, Associate Pastor, Chair of Trustees, Finance Director, Administrator, and Worship Director. The appointment of employees is solely determined by the Charity Trustees. Given the employment of only one part- time Minister, our charity heavily relies on a dedicated group of volunteers. These volunteers actively contribute across various facets of the charity's daily operations, including music and hospitality. |
| We are also members of NVCO, (The National Council for Voluntary Organisations), which makes up to date guidance available to us. Opportunities for volunteer involvement are available to anyone interested, as we believe in engaging everyone in our mission. Our charity has been affiliated with Churches in Communities International (CIC) since 2018. CIC, headquartered at St. Paul's House in Bromley, Kent, and registered under charity number 1139043, serves as an umbrella organization providing accreditation, recognition, and support to independent churches, ministries, chaplains, and networks. CIC is also a member of the Evangelical Alliance, the Free Churches Group, and Churches Together in England. |
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| Relationship with any related parties |
Para 1.51 | |
| Other |
Reference and Administrative details
| Charity name | RIVER OF LIFE COMMUNITY CHURCH |
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| Other name the charity uses | |
| Registered charity number | 1159005 |
| Charity’s principal address | 58 CROFT DRIVE MAPPLEWELL, BARNSLEY SOUTH YORKSHIRE S75 6AN |
Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
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Trustee name | Office (if any) | Dates acted if not for whole year |
Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint trustee (ifany) |
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| Norman Muntanga | Chairperson | 10/09/2023 | ||
| Anne Christine Hill | Administrator | |||
| Amira Stambuli | Treasurer | |||
| Ropa Muntanga | 10/09/2023 | |||
– Corporate trustees names of the directors at the date the report was approved
Director name
Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity
Trustee name Dates acted if not for whole year
Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others
Description of the assets held in this capacity
Name and objects of the charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects
Details of arrangements for safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity’s own assets
Additional information (optional)
Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)
Type of Name Address adviser
Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information)
Exemptions from disclosure
Reason for non-disclosure of key personnel details
Other optional information
Declarations
The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.
Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees
Signature(s) Full name(s) Norman Kapeyo Muntanga
Position (eg Secretary, Chairperson Chair, etc)
Date 22/07/2024
| Charity Name | Charity Name | Charity Name | No (if any) | CC16a | |
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| Receipts andpayments accounts | |||||
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01/10/2022 Period start date |
To | 30/09/2023 Period end date |
| Section A Receipts and | payments | ||||
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| A1 Receipts | Unrestricted funds to the nearest £ |
Restricted funds to the nearest £ |
Endowment funds to the nearest £ |
Total funds to the nearest £ |
Last year to the nearest £ |
WEEKLY / MONTHLY OFFERINGS |
21,004 | 515 | - | 21,004 | 19,689 |
| DONATIONS | 4,900 | - | - | 4,900 | 4,470 |
| EMMAUS SCHOOL OF THEOLOGY | 5,565 | - | - | 5,565 | 5,214 |
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| Sub total(Gross income for AR) | 31,469 | 515 | - | 31,469 | 29,373 |
| A2 Asset and investment sales, (see table). |
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| Total receipts A3 Payments |
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| 31,469 | 515 | - | 31,469 | 29,373 | |
STAFF LIVING ALLOWANCE |
3,800 | - | - | 3,800 | 4,750 |
| STAFF SALARY NI & SUPERANUATION | 16,369 | - | - | 16,369 | 16,497 |
| REFUNDED | 350 | 350 | |||
| PENSION | 598 | - | - | 598 | 549 |
| RENT OF PREMISES | 2,930 | - | - | 2,930 | 3,030 |
| TRAINING HMRC & 318 & CIC | 40 | - | - | 40 | 220 |
| PRINTING AND STATIONARY | 148 | 148 | 83 | ||
| VISITING SPEAKERS | 370 | 370 | 238 | ||
| BANK CHARGES | 187 | 187 | 132 | ||
| WEBSITES & LOGO | 621 | 621 | 1,421 | ||
| CIC SUBSCIPTIONS | 360 | 360 | 360 | ||
| ONLINE STREAMING | 167 | 167 | 43 | ||
| CCLI SUBSCRIPTION | 123 | 123 | 117 | ||
| EMMAUS TEACHERS | 2,150 | 2,150 | - | ||
| 318 SAFEGUARDING SUBSCRIPTION | 145 | - | - | 145 | 129 |
| INSURANCE | 323 | - | - | 323 | 308 |
| EQUIPMENT | 652 | - | - | 652 | 64 |
| EVENTS/GRADUATION | 1,087 | 1,087 | |||
| DONATIONS | 60 | 60 | 60 | ||
| GENERAL OUTGOINGS | 149 | 149 | 50 | ||
| TRANSFERS TO MAIN ACCOUNT | 300 | 300 | - | 300 | - |
| 30,929 | 300 | - | 30,929 | 28,051 | |
| A4 Asset and investment purchases, (see table) |
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| CCXX R1 accounts (SS) Total payments Net of receipts/(payments) A5 Transfers between funds A6 Cash funds last year end Cash funds this year end |
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| 30,929 | 300 | - | 30,929 | 28,051 | |
| 540 | 215 | - | 540 | 1,322 | |
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| 540 | 215 | - | 540 | 1,322 | |
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CCXX R2 aunt8 ISSI 2210712024
Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period
| Categories Signed by one or two trustees on behalf of all the trustees B1 Cash funds B2 Other monetary assets B4 Assets retained for the charity’s own use B5 Liabilities B3 Investment assets |
Details | Unrestricted funds to nearest £ |
Restricted funds to nearest £ |
Endowment funds to nearest £ |
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| HSBC COMMUNITY ACCOUNT | 198 | - | - | |
| EMMAUS SCHOOL OF THEOLOGY | 342 | - | - | |
| HSBC BUSINESS MONEY MANAGER | 215 | - | ||
| Total cash funds | 540 | 215 | - | |
| Details (agree balances with receipts and payments account(s)) |
OK | OK | OK | |
| Unrestricted funds to nearest £ |
Restricted funds to nearest £ |
Endowment funds to nearest £ |
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Cost (optional) | Current value (optional) |
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Cost (optional) | Current value (optional) |
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| MUSIC EQUIPMENT | - | 4,000 | ||
| GENERAL EQUIPMENT | - | 800 | ||
| CHAIRS | - | 1,050 | ||
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| Signature | Print Name | Date of approval |
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| ANNECHRISTINE HILL | 22/07/2024 | |||
| Administrator / Trustee |
CCXX R3 accounts (SS)
22/07/2024
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Independent examiner’s report to the trustees of River of Life Community Church Charity number:
My report on my light examination of the accounts of the River of Life Community Church for the year ended 30 September 2023 will be made available to the Trustees of the same charity.
Responsibilities and basis of report
The charity trustees of River of Life Community Church are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 (‘the Act’).
Independent examiner’s statement
I have completed my light examination. I confirm that no matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination causing me to believe that in any respect the accounting records of the Charity were not kept in line with Charity Commission Guidelines.
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.
Signed:
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Name: PETER MDLULI
Relevant professional qualification or membership of professional bodies (if any):
Currently studying 2[nd] year Engineering at Sheffield Hallam University.
Address: 31 ROCKLEY CLOSE, GRANGE-WOOD, CHESTERFIELD
Date: 24/07/2024