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2025-03-31-accounts

Registered Charity No –1162876

MEETING POINT MINISTRIES

Trustees’ Report and Accounts For Year Ended 31 March 2025

CONTENTS PAGE
Legal and Administrative Details 2
Trustees' Report 3
Independent Examiners’ Report 6
Statement of Financial Activities 7
Balance Sheet 8
Notes to the Accounts 9
Detailed Statement of Financial Activities 10

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REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS OF THE CHARITY, ITS TRUSTEES AND ADVISERS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

Trustees Paulette Johnson Crystal Russell Petal Jones Charity registered Number 1162876 Date of charitable registration 28[th] July 2015 Principal office address Praise House, 145-151 London Road Croydon CR0 2RG Independent examiners Accounting Assist Ltd C/O Good to Give Ltd Bankers Barclays Bank PLC

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TRUSTEES' REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

The Board of Trustees, who are the trustees for charity law purposes, submit their annual report and the financial statements of Meeting Point Ministries for the year ended 31 March 2025. The Board of Trustees confirms that the annual report and financial statements of the Charity comply with current statutory requirements, the requirements of the Charity's governing document and the provisions of the Statement of Recommended Practice (SORP) 'Accounting and Reporting by Charities (FRS 102).

Structure, governance and management

The 3 Trustees are:

Paulette Johnson Crystal Russell Petal Jones

The Trustees play a primary role in ensuring good governance and functioning of the foundation. The Board’s role, functions and responsibilities are quite clearly defined.

The Charity currently has a strong team of Advisory board members in the UK. Who have helped to secure financial support and contribute to the future planning of the organisation.

Governing document:

Meeting Point Ministries is an unincorporated charitable organisation formed on 1st January 2012 and registered as a charity on 28th July 2015. The charity is governed by a Trust deed dated 1st January 2012.

Recruitment and appointment of trustees:

The members of the General Trustee Board are trustees for the purposes of Charity law. New trustees may be appointed by resolution of a meeting of the trustees.

Much of the charity’s work focuses upon the promotion of the Christian religion and the running and maintenance of its place of worship.

The General Trustee Board seeks to ensure that the needs of this group are appropriately reflected through the diversity of the trustee body. To enhance the potential pool of trustees, the Charity has, through selective advertising and networking with voluntary organizations active in the sector, sought to identify those who would be willing to become members of the Charity and use their own experience to assist the Charity.

Risk Management:

We are committed to a policy of identifying, monitoring and managing the risks that might adversely affect the activities in which we are involved. In this context, risk is defined as the potential to fail to achieve charity objectives and for loss, financial and reputational, inherent in the environment in which we operate in the nature of the transactions undertaken.

The principle risk of the charity has been its dependence on voluntary income. Trustees have initiated various processes to mitigate such risk, so that the charity has sufficient reserve in the event of adverse condition(s).

The trustees have also examined other operational and business risks which they face and confirm that they have taken steps to mitigate the significant risks.

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TRUSTEES' REPORT

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

Public Benefit:

The Trustees have complied with the duty in Section 4 of the Charities Act 2006 and have paid due regard to public benefit when preparing this report. The benefit provided to the public is consistent with the aims of the charity in UK.

Objectives and activities:

To advance the Christian faith in such ways in the London boroughs of Lambeth, Southwark and Croydon as the trustees may from time to time think fit in accordance with the statement of beliefs in the schedule the prevention or relief of poverty the London boroughs of Lambeth, Southwark and Croydon by providing: clothing and/or food to individuals in need and/or charities, or other organisations working to prevent or relieve poverty the trustees must use the income and may use the capital of the church in promoting the Operational costs for this year have been supported by donations from Trustees and general donations received through fund raising activities.

Financial review:

The largest contribution to the charity for the year came from general offerings.

The Charity currently aims to designate the total fund received less expenses for the main objective of the charity.

The trustees acknowledge that at 31 March 2025 the charity had negative unrestricted funds of £1,658. This position arose primarily due to the timing of income receipts and outstanding liabilities at the year end. The trustees have reviewed the charity’s forecasts and current funding arrangements and are satisfied that the charity will continue to receive sufficient income to meet its liabilities as they fall due. On this basis, the trustees consider it appropriate to prepare the financial statements on a going concern basis.

Plans for future periods:

The Charity plans to develop various fundraising strategy to include mass marketing. Besides mass marketing and events, the charity is aiming to achieve its targets through securing donations from willing individuals. A development board may be created to help include other avenues of fundraising to be included in the yearly programme

Statement of Board of Trustees’ responsibilities

The Board of Trustees are responsible for preparing the Annual Report and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice.

Charity law applicable to charities in England/Wales requires the Board of Trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial year which gives a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the Charity and of the surplus or deficit of the Charity for that period. In preparing those financial statements the Board of Trustees have:

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TRUSTEES' REPORT

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

The Board of Trustees has overall responsibility for ensuring that the Charity has an appropriate system of controls, financial and otherwise. They are also responsible for keeping proper accounting records which 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 1993. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the Charity and hence for taking reasonable steps for the detection and prevention of fraud and other irregularities.

The Board of Trustees is responsible for the maintenance and integrity of the corporate and financial information. Legislation in the United Kingdom governing the preparation and dissemination of financial statements may differ from legislation in other jurisdictions.

Statement of disclosure of information to independent examiner

We, as the Trustees of the Charity who held office at the date of approval of these financial statements as set out on page 2 each confirm, so far as we are aware, that:

Independent Examiner:

The Charity's independent examiner, Anum Hassan, FCCA of Accounting Assist Ltd C/o Good to Give Ltd, have indicated their willingness to offer themselves for appointment.

This report was approved by the Trustees on and signed on their behalf by:

Name ……………………….

Signature…………………….

Date………………………….

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INDEPENDENT EXAMINER`S REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

INDEPENDENT EXAMINER’S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF THE MEETING POINT MINISTRIES

I report on the financial statements of the Charity Meeting Point Ministries for the year ended 31 March 2025 which comprise the Statement of Financial Activities and Balance Sheet with associate notes.

This report is made solely to the Charity's Trustees, as a body, in accordance with section 145 of the Charities Act 2011 and regulations made under section 154 of that Act. My work has been undertaken so that I might state to the Charity's Trustees those matters I am required to state to them in an independent examiner's report and for no other purpose. To the fullest extent permitted by law, I do not accept or assume responsibility to anyone other than the Charity and the Charity's Trustees as a body, for my examination work.

RESPECTIVE RESPONSIBILITIES OF TRUSTEES AND EXAMINER

The Charity's Trustees are responsible for the preparation of the financial statements, and they consider that an audit is not required for this year under section 144(2) of the Charities Act 2011 (the Act) and that an independent examination is needed.

It is my responsibility to:

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 Group/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 seeking 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 no opinion is given as to whether the accounts present a ‘true and fair’ view and the report is limited to those matters set out in the statement below.

Independent Examiner's statement

In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention:

Signed:

Dated:

Anum Hassan, FCCA

On behalf of Accounting Assist Ltd

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STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 (Incorporating income and expenditure account)

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Total Total
Unrestricted Restricted
Funds Funds
2025 2025 2025 2024
Notes £ £ £ £
Incoming resources 2
Donations & Legacies 22,317 - 22,317 17,699
Gift Aid 10,878 - 10,878 5,529
Other Income 17,127 - 17,127 1
Total Incoming
50,322 - 50,322 23,229
resources
Resources expended 3
Direct charitable
50,032 - 50,032 21,224
expenditure
Governance costs 1,440 - 1,440 2,191
Total Resources
51,472 - 51,472 23,414
expended
Movement in total fund for the year-
Net income / (expenditure) For the -1,150 - -1,150 -186
year
Fund balance brought
-508 - -508 -322
forward
Fund balance carried
-1,658 - -1,658 -508
forward
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BALANCE SHEET AS AT 31 MARCH 2025

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2025 2025 2024 2024
Notes £ £ £ £
FIXED ASSETS
Tangible assets - -
CURRENT ASSETS
Debtors 4,766 1,658
Cash at bank 109 2
4,875 1,660
CREDITORS: amounts
falling due within one -6,533 -2,169
year
NET CURRENT ASSETS -1,658 -508
NET ASSETS -1,658 -508
CHARITY FUNDS
Unrestricted funds -1,658 -508
Restricted funds - -
TOTAL FUNDS -1,658 -508
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The financial statements were approved by the Trustees and signed on their behalf, by:

Name ……………………….

Signature…………………….

Date………………………….

The notes on pages 9 – 11 form part of these financial statements

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES

1.1 Basis of preparation of financial statements

The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention and in accordance with FRS 102 and the Charities SORP (FRS 102).

1.2 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 and which have not been designated for other purposes.

Restricted funds are funds which are to be used in accordance with specific restrictions imposed by donors or which have been raised by the Charity for particular purposes. The costs of raising and administering such funds are charged against the specific fund. The aim and use of each restricted fund are set out in the notes to the financial statements.

1.3 Incoming resources

All incoming resources are included in the Statement of financial activities when the Charity has entitlement to the funds, certainty of receipt and the amount can be measured with sufficient reliability.

Donated services or facilities, which comprise donated services, are included in income at a valuation which is an estimate of the financial cost borne by the donor where such a cost is quantifiable and measurable. No income is recognised where there is no financial cost borne by a third party.

Income tax recoverable in relation to donations received under Gift Aid or deeds of covenant is recognised at the time of the donation.

1.4 Resources expended

Expenditure is accounted for on an accruals basis and has been included under expense categories that aggregate all costs for allocation to activities. Where costs cannot be directly attributed to particular activities, they have been allocated on a basis consistent with the use of the resources.

Fundraising costs are those incurred in seeking voluntary contributions and do not include the costs of disseminating information in support of the charitable activities. Support costs are those costs incurred directly in support of expenditure on the objects of the Charity and include project management carried out at Headquarters. Governance costs are those incurred in connection with administration of the Charity and compliance with constitutional and statutory requirements.

Grants payable are charged in the year when the offer is made except in those cases where the offer is conditional, such grants being recognised as expenditure when the conditions

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENT

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 (Continued)

attaching are fulfilled. Grants offered subject to conditions which have not been met at the yearend are noted as a commitment but not accrued as expenditure.

DETAILED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES

2. DONATIONS & LEGACIES

Donations & Legacies
Gift Aid
Interest Received
Rental Income
Total Income Resources		 2025
£
22,317
10,878
8
17,119
50,322		 2024
£
17,699
5,529
1
-
23,229

3. LESS EXPENDITURE

3. LESS EXPENDITURE
Rent
Food
Music
Travel
Internet / Phone
General Expense
Gift / Donations
Bank Fees
Repair & Maintenance
Governance Costs
Office Costs
Pension/Wages
Total Resources Expended
Net Income/(Expenditure)		 2025
£
10,583
4,223
18,650
1,018
-
9,308
-
1,505
1,822
1,440
2,924
-
51,472
-1,150		 2024
£
11,820
903
1,996
533
73
3,221
2,323
-
-
2,191
354
23,414
-186

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENT

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 (Continued)

4. Debtors

Gift Aid
Other Debtors
Total Debtors		 2025
£
4,766
-
4,766		 2024
£
1,158
500
1,658

Debtors represent Gift Aid income due to the charity at the year end.

5. Creditors

Governance and office running costs (Good to
Give Ltd)
Total Creditors		 2025
£
6,533
6,533		 2024
£
2,169
1,658

Creditors relate to outstanding governance and office running costs payable to Good to Give Ltd.

6. Funds

6. Funds
Fund Balance b/f
£		 Movement
£		 Balance c/f
£
Unrestricted funds
Restricted funds		 -508
-
-508		 -1,150
-
-1,150		 -1,658
-
-1,658
Total funds

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