House of Mercy Christian Assembly Trustees Report and Financial Statements For the year ended 31 March 2023
Companies House Registered No. CE004930 ; Charity Commission Registered No. 1162488
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House of Mercy Christian Assembly Annual Report 2022-2023
Message from the Chair
We are pleased to present the Trustees’ Annual Report for the period 1 April 2022 to 31 March 2023. As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, HMCA is still trying to recover and as result, we are experienced a delay in preparing this annual Trustees’ Annual Report and so there is some overlap with the reporting for this period. This report reflects work planned within the HMCA’s strategy and operational plan, and highlights how HMCA members have worked together to respond to new challenges that have arisen over the past year.
Throughout the year we have built new alliances that have supported us to think differently and create a louder voice for the profession and our service users. We have seen new ways of working and new roles emerging, as well as an increase in the sharing of clinical expertise and experiences. Alongside this, the profile of speech and language therapy has risen because of the media coverage we have been able to secure.
It is undeniable that this year has brought profound lows, with many members suffering from the impact of the recession, cost of living and lasting effects of COVID-19 and lockdown. We are and will continue to act where we can address these issues and support members’ wellbeing. We are proud of all that we have achieved together as a Church with our members and with other stakeholders. The challenges and opportunities will continue. We would like to pay tribute to the members who have actively engaged to support the Church with their continuous giving and reaching out to those who needed moral support and guidance to go through these difficult times. We hope this report gives you a sense of some of the highlights and achievements during the year.
Trustee Report
The trustees, who are also directors for the purposes of company law, present their annual report and financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2022. The annual report includes the Trustees’ Annual Report required by Charity law and Directors’ Annual Report required by company law. The financial
statements have been prepared in accordance with the accounting policies set out in Note 1 to the financial statements and comply with the Charities Act 2011, the Companies Act 2006, the Memorandum and Articles of Association, and Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effective 1 January 2015) - (Charities SORP (FRS 102))
Purpose and activities of the Charity A summary of the objects of the Charity as set out in its governing document, the Memorandumand Articles of Association The objects of the Charity are to promote: General Charitable Purposes
Education/training
Religious Activities
Human Rights/religious Or Racial Harmony/equality Or Diversity
Recreation
The Charity’s aims including the changes or differences it seeks to make through its activities The Charity
aims to achieve the above objectives by:
Providing learning opportunities covering general poverty relief
Promoting Christian Religious Faith and doctrine,
Offering music For Change and to children and young people,
Food bank,
Extra tuition support for Primary and secondary school,
CAP Job Club, Dance School, Adults English Classes,
In setting our objectives and planning our activities, trustees have considered the Charity Commission’s guidance on public benefit.
Summary of the main activities of the Charity in relation to its objects The Church’s diverse range of activities include religious classes, Sundays and midweek sermons and religious classes, after school tuitions, music and dance classes, project work, commissioned services, social enterprise, and ongoing development work. In pursuit of its stated objectives, the Charity's activities can be classified according to the aims of individual projects and pieces of work as follows:
Education by providing training and learning opportunities;
Recreation and Leisure facilities for the community in the interest of social welfare, for support and counseling, recreation and other leisure time occupations;
Social Inclusion by providing opportunities for all in the community
Social Enterprise by providing unique opportunities for local people, developing
educational programs, supply of goods to the those in need via our food bank project, preaching the Gospel of Jesus Christ and promotion of Christian faith through our programmes and services.
House of Mercy Christian Assembly, s Strategic Plan 2023-2026
| Focus area | Strategic topic | Strategic objectives |
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| Organization overhaul |
Renewal and Revival |
Programs reviews, membership revamping and starting actual services, combined with virtual togive full flexibilityto members. |
| Fundraising and lunching of major outreach and evangelism campaigns. |
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| Building based and in person support and revamping of children’s activities, including after school and Sunday schools. |
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| Services and programs Volunteers and leadership |
Attract, train, and retain quality members, volunteers and developing an inhouse workforce |
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| Enrich our programs ensuring that quality messages and services are delivered. Make our services more vibrant, modern, and attractive to young people by adopting modern music and inviting urban and world Gospel artist to perform at our variousprograms |
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| Support members throughout their careers to develop their leadership, knowledge, evidence-based practice, and skills |
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| Professional guidance | Support members to develop in their respective field through mentoring support and networking. |
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| Understand the implications of new technology and supporting members to use it. Taking advantage of digital explosion and harnessingthe benefits for the church. |
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| Stakeholder | Continue to co-produce with our key stakeholders. |
Financial performance for the year
The HMCA reported income of £66,959,000 in 2022-2023, representing an increase of 64% on the
income of £43,000 in 2021-2022
Tithing of £44,052 is the principal funding source for the charity accounting for 65% of total income. Additional income is earned from donations, and this is used to run our services, music and afterschool classes for children and young people.
Expenditure on raising funds amounted to £12,000 of this relates to the cost of commercial publicity material, portal development and announcements. The HMCA does not engage in any public fundraising activities. Fundraising is done as part of church programs and appeals through our platforms.
Financial position on 31 March 2023
On 31 March 2021, the HMCA had net assets of £5 860, and this has not increased from March 20022.
Cash balances have reduced by £3,200 since 31 March 2022
Auditors’ Report to the Members of the House of Mercy Christian Assembly.
Opinion
We have audited the financial statements of The House of Mercy Christian Assembly for the year ended 31 March 2023 which comprise the Consolidated Statement of Financial Activities, the Group and Charity Balance Sheet, the Consolidated Cash Flow Statement, and notes to the financial statements, including a summary of significant accounting policies. The financial reporting framework that has been applied in their preparation is applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards, including Financial Reporting Standard 102.
In our opinion, the financial statements:
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give a true and fair view of the state of the group’s and of the parent charitable company’s affairs as at 31 March 2023 net movement in funds, including the income and expenditure, for the year then ended;
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have been properly prepared in accordance with United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice.
Conclusions relating to going concern.
In auditing the financial statements, we have concluded that the trustees’ use of the going concern basis of accounting in the preparation of the financial statements is appropriate.
Based on the work we have performed, we have not identified any material uncertainties relating to events or conditions that, individually or collectively, may cast significant doubt on the group's ability to continue as a going concern for a period of at least twelve months from when the financial statements are authorised for issue.
Our responsibilities and the responsibilities of the trustees with respect to going concern are described in the relevant sections of this report.
Consolidated statement of financial activities
(Incorporating an Income and Expenditure account)
For the year ended 31 March 2023
| Unrestricted | Unrestricted | Total Funds | Total Funds | ||||||
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| (as restated) | |||||||||
| Note | Designated | Restricted | |||||||
| Other Funds | Funds | Funds | 2021 | 2021 | |||||
| £’000 | £’000 | £’000 | £’000 | £’000 | |||||
| Income and endowments | |||||||||
| Donations and legacies | 8,356 | - | - | - | - | ||||
| Tith | 44,600 | - | - | 37 | - | ||||
| Charitable activities | 3 | 12,000 | - | - | 4,363 | 4,070 | |||
| Other trading activities | 4 | 2,000 | - | - | 492 | 663 | |||
| Investments | 6 | 0.000 | - | - | 67 | 77 | |||
| Total income and endowments | 66,959 | - | .- | 4,959 | 4,810 | ||||
| Expenditure | |||||||||
| Raising funds | 7 | 12,000 | - | - | 512 | 599 | |||
| Charitable activities | 8 | 63,759 | - | - | 4,510 | 4,965 | |||
| Total expenditure | 63,759 | - | - | 5,022 | 5,564 | ||||
| Net income/(expenditure) before gains/(losses) on investments |
66,959 | - | - | (63) | (754) | ||||
| Net gains/(losses) on investments | 15 | - | - | - | 432 | (98) | |||
| -------------------- | -------------------- | -------------------- | -------------------- | -------------------- | |||||
| Net income/(expenditure) before | 89,600 | - | - | 369 | (852) | ||||
| transfers | |||||||||
| Transfers between funds | (22,641) | - | - | - | - | ||||
| Net income/(expenditure) after | 66,959 | - | - | 369 | (852) | ||||
| transfers | |||||||||
| Other recognised gains and losses | |||||||||
| Loss on revaluation of property for own use |
- | - | - | (83) | - | ||||
| Net movement in funds | - | - | 286 | (852) | |||||
| Fund balances brought forward | 46,795 | - | - | 8,737 | 9,589 | ||||
| Fund balances carried forward | 3,200 | - | - | 9,023 | 8,737 | ||||
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| (Note 19) | (Note 19) | (Note | 18) | (Note 27) |
All gains and losses arising in the year are included in the Statement of Financial Activities and arise from continuing activities.
Balance sheet at 31 March 2023
| Group | Charity | ||||
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| 2023 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | ||
| Note | £’000 | £’000 | £’000 | £’000 | |
| Fixed assets | |||||
| Tangible fixed assets | 13 | 5,860 | 5,860 | 4,997 | 7,281 |
| Intangible fixed assets | 14 | - | - | - | - |
| Investments | 15 | - | - | 3,146 |
2,984 |
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| 5,860 | 5,860 | 7,745 | 8,017 |
1. Charitable activities
| Subscriptions Services to Federation and church Bodies Events Grants received Sundry expenses === |
2023 £’000 4,052 884 6,800 - 767 12,503 ======== === |
2021 £’000 3,853 82 81 50 4 |
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| 4,070 ======== |
2. Other trading activities
| Evangelism campaigns Insurance and IT Hire of premises Rent and utilities Tutors Music and after school club Activities, including events === |
2023 £’000 5,477 7800, 11,900 18,000 5,200 7,600 7,782 63,959 ======== === |
2022 £’000 33,000 10,00 - |
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| 5,000 ======== |