Trustees’ Annual Report for the period 31 DECEMBER 2022 From 1 JANUARY 2022 To 31 DECEMBER 2022 Charity name: GRACE GOSPEL CHURCH LEEDS UK
Charity registration number: 1162497
Objectives and Activities
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| Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document |
Para 1.17 | To advance the Christian faith in accordance with the statement of beliefs in the schedule contained in the constitution in Leeds and in such parts of the UK and the world as the trustees think fit. |
| 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 |
The core activities of the church are centred around the sharing of the Gospel message which takes place through fellowship, prayer, bible study and regular worship. Provision of spiritual help and encouragement, especially but not exclusively to the Ethiopian and Eritrean people. Efforts are also made to meet the practical needs of others, often asylum seekers, particularly by providing transport, food and clothes where needed. |
| Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit |
Para 1.18 | The Trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit and are satisfied that the activities of the charity satisfy the requirement for public benefit and are consistent with the objects of the charity. |
Additional information (optional)
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| Policy on grant making | Para 1.38 | |
| Policy on social investment including program related investment |
Para 1.38 | |
| Contribution made by volunteers |
Para 1.38 | Volunteers are essential for the operation and activities of the church and charity. It is difficult to quantify their contribution, but without their input the work of the charity would not be possible. |
Other
Achievements and Performance
SORP reference Summary of the main Para 1.20 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.
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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 | Income during the year of £43,594 (2021:£32,453) Expenditure during the year £51,266 (2021:£37,413) Deficit for the year £4,960 (Surplus 2020: £16,313) |
| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held |
Para 1.22 | The aim of the charity is to operate with at least one month’s reserves in hand. The reserves at the end of the period were £3,638 (2021:£11,310) |
| Amount of reserves held | Para 1.22 | £3,638 |
| Reasons for holding zero reserves |
Para 1.22 | Not applicable |
| Details of fund materially in deficit |
Para 1.24 | Not applicable |
| Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern |
Para 1.23 | No uncertainties |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about: Tithes and offerings The charity’s principal sources of funds (including Para 1.47 any fundraising) Investment policy and objectives including any Para 1.46 social investment policy adopted A description of the principal Para 1.46 risks facing the charity Other
Structure, Governance and Management
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| Type of governing document (trust deed, royal charter) |
Para 1.25 | Constitution whose voting members are charity trustees |
| How is the charity constituted? (e.g unincorporated association, CIO) |
Para 1.25 | Charitable Incorporated Organisation |
| 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 | Appointed by existing Trustees |
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Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees |
Para 1.51 |
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| The charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works |
Para 1.51 | |
| Relationship with any related parties |
Para 1.51 | |
| Other |
Reference and Administrative details
| Charity name | Grace Gospel Church Leeds UK |
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| Other name the charity uses | - |
| Registered charity number | 1162497 |
| Charity’s principal address | Moortown Baptist Church 2014 King Lane Leeds LS17 6AA |
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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| Rev Terefe Tadesse Teklemariam |
Chairperson | |||
| Pastor Asenafi Tezera |
Secretary | |||
| Evangelist Berhanu Damot |
Member | |||
| Mrs Denenesh Gossaye Rufa |
Treasurer | |||
| Mrs Bizunesh Kebede |
Member | |||
– 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 None held in this capacity Name and objects of the Not applicable charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects Details of arrangements for Not applicable 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
Not applicable
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) Position (eg Secretary, Chair, etc) Date |
Terefe Tadeaase Teklemariam |
Denenesh Gossaye rufa |
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| Revd Terefe Tadesse Teklemariam |
Mrs Denenesh Rufa | |
| Chair | Treasurer | |
| 23/10/2023 | ||
| 23/10/2023 |
GRACE GOSPEL CHURCH |
GRACE GOSPEL CHURCH |
GRACE GOSPEL CHURCH |
No (if any) | No (if any) | CC16a | |
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01.01.2022 Period start date |
To | 31.12.2022 Period end date |
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| Section A Receipts and payments | ||||||
| A1 Receipts | Unrestricted funds to the nearest £ 31,852.00 454.00 3,788.00 - 7,500.00 - - - 43,594.00 - - - 43,594.00 6,744.00 15,672.00 1,485.00 4,296.00 - 483.00 373.00 5,249.00 16,614.00 350.00 51,266.00 - - - 51,266.00 (7,672.00) - 11,310.00 3,638.00 |
Restricted funds to the nearest £ - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - |
Endowment funds to the nearest £ |
Total funds to the nearest £ 31,852.00 454.00 3,788.00 - 7,500.00 - - - 43,594.00 - - - 43,594.00 6,744.00 15,672.00 1,485.00 4,296.00 - 483.00 373.00 5,249.00 16,614.00 350.00 51,266.00 - - - 51,266.00 (7,672.00) |
Last year to the nearest £ |
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| TITHES AND OFFERINGS | 31,852.00 | - - - - - - - - - |
31,852.00 | 25,088.00 | ||
| GIFTS FROM CHURCHES | 454.00 | 454.00 | - | |||
| GIFT AID | 3,788.00 | 3,788.00 | 7,358.00 | |||
| HMRC JRS GRANT | - | - | 7.00 | |||
| INSURANCE | 7,500.00 | 7,500.00 | - | |||
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| Sub total(Gross income for AR) |
43,594.00 |
43,594.00 | 32,453.00 | |||
| A2 Asset and investment sales, (see table). |
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| Total receipts A3 Payments |
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| - | 43,594.00 | 32,453.00 | ||||
| CHURCH AND OFFICE RENT | 6,744.00 | - - - - - - - - - - |
6,744.00 | 4,126.00 | ||
| GIFTS AND MINISTRY TO NEEDY | 15,672.00 | 15,672.00 | 8,505.00 | |||
| OFFICE EXPENSES | 1,485.00 | 1,485.00 | 922.00 | |||
| TRAVEL EXPENSES | 4,296.00 | 4,296.00 | 5,912.00 | |||
| OVERSEAS MINISTRY | - | - | - | |||
| ACCOUNTANCY AND PAYROLL | 483.00 | 483.00 | 1,229.00 | |||
| CONFERENCE AND ADVERTISING | 373.00 | 373.00 | 293.00 | |||
| CHURCH ITEMS | 5,249.00 | 5,249.00 | 2,309.00 | |||
| SALARIES AND PENSIONS | 16,614.00 | 16,614.00 | 14,117.00 | |||
| TRAINING | 350.00 | 350.00 | - | |||
| **Sub total ** | 51,266.00 | 51,266.00 | 37,413.00 | |||
| A4 Asset and investment purchases, (see table) |
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| 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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| - | 51,266.00 | 37,413.00 | ||||
| (7,672.00) | - | - | (7,672.00) |
(4,960.00) | ||
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| 11,310.00 | - | 11,310.00 | 16,270.00 | |||
| 3,638.00 | - | - | 3,638.00 | 11,310.00 |
CCXX R1 accounts (SS)
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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 |
Signature Details Details MAIN BANK ACCOUNT Details Details Total cash funds (agree balances with receipts and payments account(s)) Details |
Unrestricted funds Restricted funds to nearest £ to nearest £ 3,638.00 - - - - - 3,638.00 - OK OK Unrestricted funds Restricted funds to nearest £ to nearest £ - - - - - - - - - - - - Fund to which asset belongs Cost (optional) - - - - - Fund to which asset belongs Cost (optional) - - - - - - - - - Fund to which liability relates Amount due (optional) - - - - - Print Name |
Endowment funds to nearest £ |
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CCXX R2 accounts (SS)
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GRACE GOSPEL CHURCH LEEDS UK
Independent Examiner’s Report to the Trustees of Grace Gospel Church Leeds UK For the Year Ended 31 December 2022
I report on the accounts of the Charity for the year ended 31 December 2022
Respective Responsibilities of Trustees and Examiner
As the charity’s trustees you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts; you consider that the audit requirement of Section 145 of the Charities Act 2011 (the Act) does not apply. It is my responsibility to state, on the basis of procedures specified in the General Directions given by the Charity Commission under Section 145(5)(b) of the Act, whether particular matters have come to my attention.
Basis of Independent Examiner’s Report
My examination was carried out in accordance with the general directions given by the Charity Commissioners. 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 the seeking of explanations from you as 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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1) Which gives me reasonable cause to be believe that, in any material respects, the requirements (a) To keep accounting records in accordance with S130 of the 2011 Act; and
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(b) To prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and to comply with the accounting requirements of the 2011 Act
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2) to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
…………………………………………………… S. J. Sutcliffe F.C.C.A. Torevell Dent Limited Chartered Certified Accountant 1-3 St Ann's Place Pellon Lane Halifax HX1 5RB
Date: 08.06.2023