Greater Europe Mission UK
Report and Accounts Year ended 30 June 2023
1 Lamb's Passage, London EC1Y 8AB www.stewardship.org.uk
GREATER EUROPE MISSION UK
CHARITY INFORMATION
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2023
Trustees
John Rhodes Stephen Bloomer (resigned December 2023) Thad McAuley (resigned March 2024) Jon Burns Jeremy Dearing Dani Keith (appointed October 2023) Rachelle Neal (appointed October 2023)
Key Staff
Jeremy Dearing (CEO)
Governing Document
CIO Constitution dated 14 May 2015
Charity Registration Number
1162468
Principal Address 252-260 Broad Street Birmingham B1 2HF Independent Examiner Sarah Crispin (ACA) Stewardship 1 Lamb's Passage London EC1Y 8AB
Bankers
Lloyds Bank
| Contents | Page |
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| Charity Information | 1 |
| Trustees' Annual Report | 2-5 |
| Independent Examiner's Report | 6 |
| Statement of Financial Activities | 7 |
| Balance Sheet | 8 |
| Cashflow Statement | 9 |
| Notes to the Accounts | 10-15 |
| Detailed Statement of Financial Activities with Comparatives | 16 |
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GREATER EUROPE MISSION UK
TRUSTEES' ANNUAL REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2023
The trustees have pleasure in submitting the Report and Accounts for the year.
Objects of the charity
The charity is a CIO (Charitable Incorporated Organisation) and is governed by its Constitution. The objects of the charity, as set out in the governing document are the advancement of the Christian faith in the United Kingdom and throughout the world, in accordance with the Statement of Faith, mainly but not exclusively by means of:
i) broadcasting messages of an Evangelical Christian nature
ii) public celebration of Christian festivals iii) Training and equipping our members to be "disciples who make disciples" iv) Planting new churches and Christian outreach activities
v) Producing and / or distributing literature dealing with the Christian faith vi) The holding of prayer meetings
Summary of the charity's main activities and achievements
We currently have a total of 71 missionaries active in the UK Field, split across England, Scotland & Wales, with other missionaries in Hungary & France, which represents an increase over the last year. Giving towards their support is shown within our accounts as restricted income, while our designated income comprises support from GEM International for outreach in Birmingham as a major city, with all remaining income being unrestricted.
During the year, the GEM UK leadership in conjunction with its Board of Trustees have been continuing to review of the overall effectiveness its operations and this has resulted in further changes to the structure of the leadership team, and also to our working relationships with existing church partnerships, which we consider will serve us better in the future.
One main highlights of the year, also reflects our single biggest item of expenditure, in the Field Gathering that was held in the Hayes Conference Centre in Alfreton in February 2023. This saw 100 adults and 35 kids from those in the field gather for a few days of worship, teaching and networking and the trustees consider that the ongoing benefit of this time has been of incalculable benefit for those in for the UK field. Additionally, we are very grateful to the leadership of Scottsdale Church in the US, who supported the Field Gathering by again sending over a team to serve our youth and children with activities during the event and also covered the costs of their own accommodation.
In planning the activities the Trustees have applied the guidance on public benefit issued by the Charity Commission
Volunteers
The charity operates without volunteers in the usual sense deployed by churches and other Christian charities as its activities are performed by its missionaries who are supported by GEM UK leadership and staff.
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GREATER EUROPE MISSION UK
TRUSTEES' ANNUAL REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2023
Structure, Governance and Management
Responsibility for setting policy and for determining the parameters within which the charity should operate rests with the Board of Trustees who meet regularly to monitor the activities of the charity. Responsibility for the day to day operation of the charity has been delegated to Rev. Jeremy Dearing supported by an extended management team. Delegated operational responsibilities are clearly defined and regular meetings between Senior Staff and Missionaries and Jeremy Dearing keep this on track, while the annual agreed financial Budget is similarly an important aspect of financial controls. Pay related matters for Senior Leadership are discussed in their absence at a Board Meeting, or by e-mail if changes to pay needs to be discussed outside a scheduled Board Meeting. The current trustees are always on the lookout for those with the potential to be added to the trustees team, especially those who would reduce the average age and / or increase the Board's range of diversity. Prospective candidates are invited to meet with a selection of Senior Board Members, or to attend a Board Meeting, and if the candidate shows the appropriate aptitude, cultural fit and is willing to be considered for the role, then the Trustees present would look to ensure that the potential appointment of this person as a new Trustee was unanimous. Any new Trustee would be given a copy of the constitution, recent minutes and a copy of the Budget as part of their induction / training.
Financial review
During the year income increased by £130k to £543k, and expenditure increased by £62k, to £466k. As a result the surplus for the year was £77k (2022: £10k) and the charity's reserves increased by this amount to £140k of which £111k is unrestricted)
GEM UK's year-on-year increase in income coincided with the decision to migrate giving for new appointees (those yet to be deployed in the field) and new missionaries to the UK Christian charity Stewardship with their more robust giving platforms. This platform was also used for existing missionaries to reach potential new givers, and we have been delighted with the results. It is estimated that in 2022/23, a total of £28.5K was raised for our missionaries through Stewardship, an increase of £27k on the previous year, and we are delighted with the success of this development.
GEM UK is partly funded by grants and donations from those who share its aims and wish to give towards our central operating costs and specific events. Income is also generated from contributions made by its missionaries towards the costs of supporting them in the field, plus training and partnership fees with other churches. The budgeted shortfall between annual operating costs and income is currently met by GEM US, from whom most of its current missionaries still eminate. However, there is an objective that GEM UK needs to become self-funding in the next 5 years or so, and so the Board are looking at alternative sources of funding for this purpose.
Investments
GEM UK have previously never had sufficient reserves to consider any kind of investments other than bank current and instant access accounts. However, during the 2023/24 financial year the Trustees decided to make some limited investments into a 32 day notice account with Lloyds bank in order to take advantage of recent interest rate rises.
Fundraising
GEM UK does not currently do any fundraising activities on its own behalf. Any fundraising comes in the form of donations to missionaries which are borne out of personal relationships. A future fundraising strategy is currently being developed as part of the need to become more self-funded.
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GREATER EUROPE MISSION UK
TRUSTEES' ANNUAL REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2023
Pension liabilities
GEM UK use the Nest Pension scheme for contributions for all qualifying staff and missionaries and are currently paying a higher level of employer contributions than the government minimum levels.
Funds in deficit
There are no funds in deficit as at the end of the 2022/23 financial year.
Reserves policy
The trustees have determined that the charity should aim to hold unrestricted cash equating to about 3 months' unrestricted expenditure so that the charity could continue to operate should income and / or expenditure vary adversely. The trustees evaluate this to be £53k (a small increase over the previous year's provision) and the charity is complying with its reserves policy.
Going concern
The Board of Trustees have no concerns about the abilities of the charity to continue its operations in the medium term due to the ongoing commitment of GEM US to provide a contribution toward its operating overheads over the next 4 - 5 years. The Board of Trustees are now working on plans to widen its funding base through previously unexplored funding opportunities from other appropriate Christian sources.
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.
Plans for the future
GEM UK was originally incorporated in 2015 to advance the Christian faith by growing disciples in the UK and Europe, initially by providing a support structure for missionaries deployed for that purpose from the US, and then to organise the sending of missionaries originating from the UK / Europe. During this time, the financial operation of the charity has been largely funded by GEM US augmented by other income from training, church partnerships and donations from supporters.
As part of our strategy for the future, the Board want to raise the profile of the benefits of GEM UK to potential partners, missionaries and funders. This will be achieved by moving away from the perception of being a “recruitment agency” to that of a “disciple making organisation” which is proposed to be achieved by a change of culture. This cultural change will be achieved by developing a more teambased approach, where our missionaries would be working in teams mainly alongside, rather than more individually under the direction of, local churches. This change of culture has been communicated throughout the field and has been met with widespread support and approval.
Responsibilities of trustees under charity 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).
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GREATER EUROPE MISSION UK
TRUSTEES' ANNUAL REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2023
Charity 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 charity 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:
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select suitable accounting policies and apply them consistently;
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observe the methods and principles in the Charities SORP;
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make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent;
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state whether the applicable accounting standards have been followed, subject to any material
departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements; and
- 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 charity and enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Charities Act 2011 and the Charity (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charity and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.
Approval
This report was approved by the trustees and signed on their behalf by: John Rhodes
John Rhodes (Apr 24, 2024 11:44 GMT+1) _______ JOHN RHODES
Date: _______ Apr 24, 2024
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INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT
TO THE TRUSTEES OF
GREATER EUROPE MISSION UK ('the Charity')
I report to the charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of the Charity for the year ended 30 June 2023 on pages 7 to 16 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 Charitable Incorporated Organisation you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 ('the Act').
I report in respect of my examination of the Charity’s accounts carried out under section 145 of the Act and in carrying out my examination I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act.
Independent examiner’s statement
Since the Charity’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 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:
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accounting records were not kept in respect of the Charity as required by section 130 of the Act; or
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the accounts do not accord with those records; or
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the accounts do not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the form and content of accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 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.
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 (Apr 24, 2024 18:15 GMT+1)
Sarah Crispin (ACA) Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales
Stewardship 1 Lamb's Passage London EC1Y 8AB
Date: Apr 24, 2024
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GREATER EUROPE MISSION UK
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2023
| 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 12 Net movement in funds Reconciliation of funds: Total funds brought forward Total funds carried forward 12 |
Unrestricted Funds £ 234,553 55,220 714 290,488 226,317 226,317 64,171 - 64,171 46,356 110,527 |
Restricted Funds £ 252,402 - - 252,402 239,387 239,387 13,016 - 13,016 16,993 30,009 |
Total Funds 2023 £ 486,955 55,220 714 542,890 465,703 465,703 77,186 - 77,186 63,349 140,536 |
Total Funds 2022 £ 357,239 55,115 846 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 413,200 | ||||
| 403,098 | ||||
| 403,098 | ||||
| 10,102 - |
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| 10,102 53,248 |
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| 63,349 |
The statement of financial activities includes all gains and losses recognised in the year.
All income and expenditure derive from continuing operations.
The notes on page 10-15 form part of these accounts.
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GREATER EUROPE MISSION UK
BALANCE SHEET
AS AT 30 JUNE 2023
| Note FIXED ASSETS Social investments 7 CURRENT ASSETS Debtors 8 Cash at bank and in hand 9 CREDITORS: Amounts falling due within one year 10 Net current assets / (liabilities) Total assets less current liabilities TOTAL NET ASSETS FUND BALANCES 12 Unrestricted Funds General funds Designated funds Restricted Funds |
Unrestricted Funds £ 6,417 6,417 - 110,679 110,679 (6,569) 104,110 110,527 110,527 73,858 36,669 110,527 - 110,527 |
Restricted Funds £ - - - 30,009 30,009 - 30,009 30,009 30,009 - - - 30,009 30,009 |
Total Funds 2023 £ 6,417 6,417 - 140,687 140,687 (6,569) 134,119 140,536 140,536 73,858 36,669 110,527 30,009 140,536 |
Total Funds 2022 £ - |
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| - | ||||
| 1,217 65,251 |
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| 66,469 (3,120) |
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| 63,349 | ||||
| 63,349 | ||||
| 63,349 | ||||
| 38,018 8,338 |
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| 46,356 16,993 |
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| 63,349 |
The financial statements were approved by the Board of Trustees and were signed on its behalf by:
John Rhodes John Rhodes (Apr 24, 2024 11:44 GMT+1) --------------------------------------JOHN RHODES
Apr 24, 2024 Date: _______
Charity number: 1162468
The notes on page 10-15 form part of these accounts.
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GREATER EUROPE MISSION UK
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2023
CASH FLOW STATEMENT
| Cash flows from operating activities: Net cash provided by/(used in) operating activities Cash flows from investing activities: Concessionary loans made Net cash provided by/(used in) investing activities Cash flows from financing activities: Net cash provided by/(used in) financing activities Analysis of changes in net debt: Cash Total net funds / (debt) Cash and equivalents at the beginning of the year Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the year Change in cash and equivalents in the reporting period |
Note a b b At start of year £ 65,251 65,251 |
2023 £ 81,853 (6,417) (6,417) - 75,436 65,251 140,687 Cash-flows £ 75,436 75,436 |
2022 £ 11,598 |
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| - | |||
| - | |||
| 11,598 53,654 |
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| 65,251 | |||
| At end of year £ 140,687 |
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| 140,687 |
NOTES TO THE CASH FLOW STATEMENT
| Note a: Reconciliation of net income/(expenditure) to net cash flow from operating activities 2023 £ 77,186 Adjustments for: (Increase)/decrease in debtors 1,217 Increase/(decrease) in creditors 3,449 Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities 81,853 Note b: Analysis of cash and cash equivalents 2023 £ Cash at bank with immediate access 140,687 Total cash and cash equivalents 140,687 Net income/(expenditure) for the reporting period (as per the statement of financial activities) |
2022 £ 10,102 (1,217) 2,713 |
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| 11,598 | |
| 2022 £ 65,251 |
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| 65,251 |
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GREATER EUROPE MISSION UK
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2023
1 Statutory Information
The charity is a charitable incorporated organisation registered with the Charity Commission in England & Wales. The charity's registered number and principal address can be found on the Charity 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") and with the Charities Act 2011. The charity meets the definition of a public benefit entity as set out in FRS 102.
The Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 (the '2008 Regulations') requires charities to prepare their accounts in accordance with 'Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice effective from 1 April 2005' but this accounting standard has since been withdrawn and has been replaced by the Charities SORP mentioned in the preceding paragraph. The charity has prepared these financial statements in accordance with the new Charities SORP; this departure from the 2008 Regulations is believed to be necessary for these financial statements to give a 'true and fair view'.
The principles adopted in the preparation of the financial statements are set out below.
a) Going concern
The trustees 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 includes:
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.
Income from charitable activities represents income receivable from services supplied in furtherance of the charity's charitable objects. It includes income from obtaining visas, providing training and managing financial support for missionaries.
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.
The cost of raising funds is not significant and has not been separately disclosed.
The Charities SORP requires charities with income over £500,000 to allocate costs to the various activities undertaken by the charity. The nature of the work of the charity is considered to be so integrated that the core charitable activity costs are considered to be for the one activity.
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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GREATER EUROPE MISSION UK
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2023
2 Accounting Policies (cont.)
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. Designated funds comprise unrestricted funds that have been set aside by the trustees for 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) Pension scheme arrangements
The charity complies with its pension scheme obligations by auto-enrolling all of its eligible employees into the Nest Pension Scheme. Obligations for contributions to this scheme are recognised as an expense when the liability arises. The assets of these schemes are held separately from those of the charity in independently administered funds.
f) Taxation
- The charity has taken advantage of the various reliefs from taxation available to charities and no tax is payable on the charity's income.
g) 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).
h) 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
| Donations of cash and similar Support from GEM International Income tax recoverable 4 Income from charitable activities Visa fees Training Partnerships 5 Charitable expenditure a Costs incurred directly on specific activities Staff costs - support Staff costs - mission partners Mission partner support Missionary Support Costs General Consulting fees Training Field retreat / conference Visas Missional Activity Costs General Consulting fees Training |
2023 £ 308,959 165,766 12,230 486,955 2023 £ 1,920 25,223 28,077 55,220 2023 £ 71,184 86,066 140,363 37,124 24,532 16,389 31,636 9,730 11,335 32,028 - 460,386 |
2022 £ 245,898 94,261 17,079 |
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| 357,239 | ||
| 2022 £ 4,709 28,237 22,169 |
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| 55,115 | ||
| 2022 £ 81,220 92,031 112,590 36,160 17,528 10,128 - 10,870 8,406 24,267 5,512 |
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| 398,711 |
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GREATER EUROPE MISSION UK
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2023
5 Charitable expenditure (cont.)
b Costs incurred on support & administration
| Costs incurred on support & administration | ||
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| Governance costs Independent examiner's fee Other Total expenditure |
3,360 1,957 5,317 465,703 |
2,760 1,627 |
| 4,387 | ||
| 403,098 |
The fee payable to the independent examiner for preparing and examining the accounts was £3,360 (2022: £2,760).
6 Analysis of staff costs, the cost of key management personnel and trustee remuneration
The average monthly number of employees during the year was 7 (2022: 8).
No staff received salaries at a rate of more than £60,000 per annum.
The charity's key management comprise the trustees and the key staff named on the Charity Information page. Total employment benefits payable to key management for the year were as follows:
| Other Employer Wages & employment pension salaries benefits contributions Trustees: Jeremy Dearing 41,120 - 1,448 Stephen Bloomer 5,039 - - following amounts were payable in the previous year: Other Employer Wages & employment pension salaries benefits contributions Trustees: Jeremy Dearing 11,000 - 330 Stephen Bloomer 10,414 - - |
2023 £ 42,568 5,039 |
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| 47,607 | |
| 2022 £ 11,330 10,414 |
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| 21,744 |
The following amounts were payable in the previous year:
Jeremy Dearing served as CEO and Stephen Bloomer as part of the UK mobilisation team and both received the above payments for serving in those capacities, not for serving as trustees. These payments are permitted by the charity's governing document.
7 Social investments
| Cost, less impairment, brought forward Loans made in the year Loans repaid in the year Provision for impairment Cost, less impairment, carried forward These loans are repayable as follows: Within one year After one year |
concessionary loans - 7,000 (583) - 6,417 6,417 - 6,417 |
2023 £ - 7,000 (583) - 6,417 6,417 - 6,417 |
2022 £ - - - - |
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| - | |||
| - - |
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| - |
Social investments comprise a concessionary loan made to Jeremy Dearing for the purposes of replacing his car which was written off in a "no fault" accident. A car is considered essential for the conduct of his duties as CEO. This loan is repayable by monthly instalments; it is unsecured and is interest free.
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GREATER EUROPE MISSION UK
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2023
8 Debtors
| ors | ||
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| Tax recoverable h at Bank and in Hand Cash at bank with immediate access itors: liabilities falling due within one year Taxation and social security Pension creditor Accruals |
2023 £ - - 2023 £ 140,687 140,687 2023 £ 2,253 956 3,360 6,569 |
2022 £ 1,217 |
| 1,217 | ||
| 2022 £ 65,251 |
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| 65,251 | ||
| 2022 £ - 193 2,927 |
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| 3,120 |
9 Cash at Bank and in Hand
10 Creditors: liabilities falling due within one year
11 Pension commitments
During the year employer’s pension contributions totalling £2,124 (2022: £390) were payable to defined contribution personal pension schemes.
12 Funds
During the year the movements in the charity's funds were as follows:
| Designated Funds Focus City General Unrestricted Funds Total Unrestricted Funds Restricted Funds UK/Europe based missionaries: Berrondo Spencer Davis S Brandt Chen Other missionaries US sent missionaries Annual Conference Church Planting fund Ten 2 project Aggregate of funds |
Opening balance 2023 £ 8,338 8,338 38,018 46,356 (258) 6,784 1,276 63 - 8,395 733 - - - 16,993 63,349 |
Incoming resources 2023 £ 70,739 70,739 219,749 290,488 37,867 27,412 13,789 32,872 15,660 20,926 87,290 886 2,500 13,200 252,402 542,890 |
Outgoing resources 2023 £ (42,408) (42,408) (183,909) (226,317) (37,317) (25,633) (15,065) (35,585) (12,966) (12,899) (87,919) - - (12,003) (239,387) (465,703) |
Transfers in the year 2023 £ - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - |
Gains and losses 2023 £ - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - |
Closing balance 2023 £ 36,669 |
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| 36,669 73,858 |
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| 110,527 | ||||||
| 292 8,563 (0) (2,650) 2,694 16,422 104 886 2,500 1,197 |
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| 30,009 | ||||||
| 140,536 |
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GREATER EUROPE MISSION UK
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2023
12 Funds (cont.)
Analysis of net assets by fund
The assets and liabilities of the various funds were as follows:
| ysis of net assets by fund assets and liabilities of the various funds were as follows: |
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| Social investments Cash at bank and in hand Creditors falling due within one year |
General Designated funds funds £ £ 6,417 74,010 36,669 (6,569) - 73,858 36,669 Unrestricted Funds |
Restricted funds £ 30,009 - 30,009 |
2023 £ 6,417 140,687 (6,569) |
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| General funds £ 6,417 74,010 (6,569) 73,858 |
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| 140,536 |
In the previous year the movements in the charity's funds were as follows:
| Designated Funds Focus City General Unrestricted Funds Total Unrestricted Funds Restricted Funds UK/Europe based missionaries: Berrondo Spencer Davis S Brandt Other missionaries US sent missionaries Annual Conference Aggregate of funds |
Opening balance 2022 £ - - 42,537 42,537 93 7,008 420 - 215 - 2,975 10,710 53,248 |
Incoming resources 2022 £ 61,967 61,967 137,669 199,636 41,809 23,635 27,518 30,226 16,107 74,269 - 213,564 413,200 |
Outgoing resources 2022 £ (53,629) (53,629) (142,188) (195,817) (42,160) (23,859) (25,836) (30,164) (7,481) (74,807) (2,975) (207,282) (403,098) |
Transfers in the year 2022 £ - - - - - - (825) - (447) 1,272 - - - |
Gains and losses 2022 £ - - - - - - - - - - - - - |
Closing balance 2022 £ 8,338 |
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| 8,338 38,018 |
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| 46,356 | ||||||
| (258) 6,784 1,276 63 8,395 733 - |
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| 16,993 | ||||||
| 63,349 |
The transfers referred to above were made for the following reasons:
a) From UK/Europe based missionaries to US sent missionaries for the collection and payment of "field funds" which are to contribute towards the care of the missionaries through regular meetings, retreats and overall field administration costs.
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GREATER EUROPE MISSION UK
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2023
12 Funds (cont.)
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 £ £ - 41,138 8,338 (3,120) - 38,018 8,338 Unrestricted Funds |
Restricted funds £ 1,217 15,776 - 16,993 |
2022 £ 1,217 65,251 (3,120) |
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| General funds £ - 41,138 (3,120) 38,018 |
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| 63,349 |
Designated Funds
The Focus City fund relates to unrestricted income which has been set aside for outreach in Birmingham, as a major UK city.
Restricted Funds
The UK/Europe based missionaries funds represent restricted income received for specific missionaries based in the UK & Europe. Missionaries with income receipts of less than £10,000 are included as 'Other missionaries'.
The US sent missionaries fund represents restricted income received for missionaries sent to the UK from the US. The Annual Conference fund is for restricted funds related to the annual conference.
13 Transactions with related parties
During the year the charity also made the following payments to, or for, related parties:
- a) Jeremy Dearing, who is a trustee, received a concessionary loan of £7,000 for the purposes of replacing his car which was written off in a "no fault" accident. A car is considered essential for the conduct of his duties as CEO. The agreed term of the loan was 1 year. At the balance sheet date £6,417 was still owed to the Charity.
Except as disclosed in note 6 'Analysis of staff costs', there have been no other transactions with related parties during the year.
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GREATER EUROPE MISSION UK
DETAILED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES WITH COMPARATIVES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2023
| 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 12 Net movement in funds Reconciliation of funds: Total funds brought forward Total funds carried forward 12 |
General Designated 2023 2023 £ £ 163,814 70,739 55,220 - 714 - 219,749 70,739 183,909 42,408 183,909 42,408 35,840 28,331 - - 35,840 28,331 38,018 8,338 73,858 36,669 Unrestricted funds |
Restricted 2023 £ 252,402 - - 252,402 239,387 239,387 13,016 - 13,016 16,993 30,009 |
Total 2023 £ 486,955 55,220 714 542,890 465,703 465,703 77,186 - 77,186 63,349 140,536 |
General Designated 2022 2022 £ £ 81,708 61,967 55,115 - 846 - 137,669 61,967 142,188 53,629 142,188 53,629 (4,519) 8,338 - - (4,519) 8,338 42,537 - 38,018 8,338 Unrestricted funds |
Restricted 2022 £ 213,564 - - 213,564 207,282 207,282 6,283 - 6,283 10,710 16,993 |
Total 2022 £ 357,239 55,115 846 413,200 403,098 403,098 10,102 - 10,102 53,248 63,349 |
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