Charity number: 1163366
(England and Wales)
ARISE METROPLITAN ASSEMBLY
Report of the Trustees and Unaudited Financial Statements
For the year ended 30 June 2023
ARISE METROPLITAN ASSEMBLY Contents Page For the year ended 30 June 2023
| Report of the Trustees | 1 to 4 |
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| Independent Examiner's Report to the Trustees | 5 |
| Statement of Financial Activities | 6 |
| Statement of Financial Position | 7 |
| Notes to the Financial Statements | 8 to 11 |
| Detailed Statement of Financial Activities | 12 |
ARISE METROPLITAN ASSEMBLY Report of the Trustees
For the year ended 30 June 2023
The Trustees, who are also directors for the purposes of company law, have pleasure in presenting their report and the financial statements for the charitable company for the year ended 30 June 2023. The Trustees have adopted the provisions of 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 the Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effective 1 January 2019).
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ARISE METROPLITAN ASSEMBLY Report of the Trustees Continued
For the year ended 30 June 2023
OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES
Trustees Annual Report for year ending June 2023
This report covers activities of the Charity, Arise Metropolitan Assembly, for the financial year ended June 2023. Trustees of Arise Metropolitan Assembly note that the COVID-19 Pandemic continued for the period under review. Though the Government relaxed restrictions, to safeguard the lives of members of the Charity necessitated further embargo on face-to-face services. For this reason, the Church services remained online through zoom and Facebook live throughout the year under review. As with the previous year, the online services turned out to be a blessing in disguise with much more people joining us online from various locations. We are pleased to report there was success on all key sectors in which we operate before the lockdown. Under each subheading, we outline progress in the year under review.
1.Spiritual Growth. Arise Metropolitan Assembly continued to experience consolidation and expansion in advancement of Christian Religion, one of our core mission foci. Through our outreaches to the entire Church worldwide known as the Global School of Ministry and the Global Advanced Mentorship Program, these specific objectives were achieved:
1.1.Reformation of the Christian Church. More ministries and congregations continue to embrace the Kingdom concept developed by Arise Metropolitan Assembly which postulates that a Living Church should operate as a School of Ministry where believers are transitioned to become disciples and discover their gifts and callings rather than a Theatre where a tiny professional Priestly caste minister to a large, dormant laity, who come into church buildings at designated times to 'consume' spiritual food.
1.2.Restoration of the Fivefold. Arise Metropolitan Assembly continues to play a leading role in restoration of The Offices of Apostle, Prophet, Evangelist, Pastor, and Teacher that Jesus charged collectively to empower the saints for the work of ministry according to Ephesians 4: 11-16. As reported in previous years, more congregations across the UK, Europe and rest of the world are embracing this paradigm.
1.3.Revival. Arise Metropolitan Assembly continues to blaze the trail in teaching saints to depend on Jesus as their Head. As more saints embrace this message, they are becoming His disciples, loving the Father fervently and inclined to obey His Word, enjoying personal revival.
1.4.Family-themed ministry. During the period under review, Arise Metropolitan Assembly continued to provide an enabling opportunity for both Children and the Youths to be involved in the Congregation's life. Young people - children of primary school age; the youths of Secondary School age and the Now Generation (18 - 25) were assigned to do the Bible Readings, serve, and take part actively in congregational activities. They also took one Sunday Service completely. During the period under review, we gave our Now Generation or senior Youths the Opportunity to preach on some Sunday services. A detailed training programme to prepare them for ministry which started in the previous year graduated the first cohort the first cohort.
1.5.Transformation of Church from Cold Religious Organisation based on subscription to denominational Creeds to an Organism of saints who are in a relationship with God and one another. More Churches and Ministries in the UK, Europe and Africa received the prospectus of the Global School of Ministry which they are now implementing.
1.6.Evangelism is conducted consistently. Though we did not hold our Church services in the normal format, many of our members went into the Community to share the love of God in Jesus. Over 20, 000 thousand Tracts were printed and distributed during the period under review, in furtherance of that purpose during our outreaches in Market places and street evangelism.
1.7.Our Prayer team, Frontline Intercessors built on the previous year of greater operational efficiency, with pairs of intercessors on duty each hour of the day leading to 24/7 coverage. The team prayed for Her late Majesty the Queen in her last year alive, and have intensified prayers for King Charles III, Queen Camila, the Royal Family; the Prime Minister, Cabinet and Parliament; the leadership and members of Arise Metropolitan Assembly and the Elm Park Community; Hornchurch City; London Borough of Havering and the United Kingdom. The Monthly Global Prayer and Spiritual Cabinet held online on the last Saturday of each month. Intercessors from various nations connected in the meetings.
1.8.Multi-racial Outlook. Arise Metropolitan Assembly continued the growth towards being a multi-racial and multi-national congregation with members drawn from several African nations, some nations in the West Indies/ The Caribbean, the English and Hong Kong, China.
1.9.Supporting other Congregations in the United Kingdom. The Christian message is about love, sharing, and caring. During the period under review, Arise Metropolitan Assembly continued the practice of sending volunteers to support other congregations and ministries in training, evangelism, and prayer over their cities.
1.1.Ministers Networking. Arise Metropolitan Assembly continued to undergird the work of the International President of
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ARISE METROPLITAN ASSEMBLY Report of the Trustees Continued
For the year ended 30 June 2023
International Ministers Fellowship by supporting our Overseers who function as International President. The Global Conference of the Fellowship called Open Gates continued to be held online through the effective services of members of Arise Metropolitan Assembly.
1.2.Global Mission - In line with Acts 1:8, we inspired many Christians across the world to make a commitment to engage in Missions.
2.Charitable
During the period under review, we continued to expand our commitment to engage in Charitable deeds just like Jesus did in Acts 10:38. They were performed through these channels:
2.1. Holistic Ministry. As a congregation, Love which is manifested in caring for the holistic needs of people - spirit, soul, and body - is central to our ministry. Members who are in need are provided both individual Pastoral Care and financial help and provision of raw food.
2.2. Through the Global Mission Board, our outreach arm, individual members of the Congregation and their families provided for feeding of the needs of the most vulnerable.
3. Community Impact
Arise Metropolitan Assembly foundationally believes that affecting the operating environment as Salt and Light is imperative. We undertook these activities within our host Community, Elm Park Hornchurch in the London Borough of Havering:
3.1.Elm Park Day - we continued participating in the annual event, bringing the whole Community together.
3.2.Relationship with Elm Park Councillors and The Neighbourhood - we continued to be in touch with our Councillors.
3.3.Patronage of Local Stores - Our contribution to the regeneration of Elm Park is further pursued by our congregants' deliberate patronage of local business.
3.4.Christmas Cards. We printed and distributed Christmas cards to Elm Park, London Borough of Havering residents and other parts of the UK.
Resumption of Services affected by the Pandemic.
The pandemic affected some of our regular commitments and community outreaches. During the period under review, we began on a cautious note to experiment on how best to resume some of our outreaches.
3.1. The Saturday night shelter feeding. The Homeless shelter we supported in the past continued to experience challenges. For that reason, our team was only able to do a few trial services.
3.2. Romford Market Breakfast: Efforts to resume this vital service to those who sleep rough in the Romford Market Area was challenging as most of the rough sleepers had relocated. A few were served but not on a regular basis.
3.3. Mentorship Support. Leaders of Arise Metropolitan Assembly used to provide voluntary mentorship support for those coming out of addiction in a residential centre run by Ahava Community. Our volunteers await the opportunity to continue to provide this service.
3.4. Sunday Afternoon Community Lunch. The lack of space for face to face meetings at the Elm Park Assembly Hall made it impossible to resume this service. On the few occasions we were given access to the Hall, we enjoyed scaled down versions. As soon as full rental of the hall is granted, this service will resume.
3.5. We met for face-to-face a few times during the period under review because the hall we use was fully booked up by other users.
Grace Akalonu Chair, Board of Trustees
REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION
Name of Charity ARISE METROPLITAN ASSEMBLY Charity registration number 1163366
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ARISE METROPLITAN ASSEMBLY Report of the Trustees Continued For the year ended 30 June 2023
Principal address
18 HARRIER CLOSE HORNCHURCH RM12 5LR
Trustees
The trustees and officers serving during the year and since the year end were as follows:
Mrs Grace O Akalonu Mrs Maruwa E Muteweri Mrs Edna Uloma Ahuama Independent examiner CHRIS ATKINS SERVICES ONE LIMITED OFFICE 310, ACCESS SELF STORAGE UNIT 1, MERIDIAN TRADING ESTATE 20, BUGBY'S WAY LONDON SE7 7SF
Approved by the Board of Trustees and signed on its behalf by
............................................................................. 23 April 2024 Mrs Grace O Akalonu
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ARISE METROPLITAN ASSEMBLY Independent Examiners Report to the Trustees
For the year ended 30 June 2023
I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the charitable company for the year ended 30 June 2023.
Responsibilities and basis of report
As the charity Trustees, who are also directors for the purposes of company law, are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 ('the 2006 Act').
Having satisfied myself that the accounts of the Company are not required to be audited under Part 16 of the 2006 Act and are eligible for independent examination, I report in respect of my examination of your charity's accounts carried out under section 145 of the Charities Act 2011 ('the 2011 Act'). In carrying out my examination I have followed the Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act.
Independent examiners statement
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 that in any material respect:
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accounting records were not kept in respect of the Company as required by section 386 of the 2006 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 requirements of section 396 of the 2006 Act 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; or
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the accounts have not been prepared in accordance with the methods and principles of the Statement of Recommended Practice for accounting and reporting by charities applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102).
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.
CHRIS ATKINS SERVICES ONE LIMITED OFFICE 310, ACCESS SELF STORAGE UNIT 1, MERIDIAN TRADING ESTATE 20, BUGBY'S WAY LONDON SE7 7SF
23 April 2024
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ARISE METROPLITAN ASSEMBLY Statement of Financial Activities (including Income and Expenditure Account) For the year ended 30 June 2023
| Notes Income and endowments from: Donations and legacies 2 Total Expenditure on: Charitable activities 3/4 Evangelism Total Net income/expenditure Reconciliation of funds Total funds brought forward Total funds carried forward |
Unrestricted funds £ 48,751 48,751 (40,445) (40,445) 8,306 81,718 90,024 |
2022 £ 54,913 |
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| 54,913 | ||
| (69,682) | ||
| (69,682) | ||
| (14,769) 96,487 |
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| 81,718 |
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ARISE METROPLITAN ASSEMBLY Statement of Financial Position
As at 30 June 2023
| Notes Fixed assets Tangible assets 9 Current assets Cash at bank and in hand Creditors: amounts falling due within one year 10 Net current assets Total assets less current liabilities Net assets The funds of the charity Unrestricted income funds 11 Total funds |
£ 2023 2,234 2,234 88,990 88,990 (1,200) 87,790 90,024 90,024 90,024 90,024 |
£ 2022 2,978 |
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| 2,978 | ||
| 80,090 | ||
| 80,090 | ||
| (1,350) 78,740 |
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| 81,718 | ||
| 81,718 | ||
| 81,718 | ||
| 81,718 |
For the year ended 30 June 2023 the company was entitled to exemption from audit under section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 relating to small companies.
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The members have not required the company to obtain an audit of its accounts for the year in question in accordance
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with section 476,
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The trustees acknowledge their responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the Act with respect to accounting
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records and the preparation of accounts. These accounts have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies subject to the small companies’ regime.
The financial statements were approved and authorised for issue by the Board and signed on its behalf by:
Mrs Grace O Akalonu Trustee 23 April 2024
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ARISE METROPLITAN ASSEMBLY Notes to the Financial Statements
For the year ended 30 June 2023
1. Accounting Policies
Basis of accounting
The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention, except for investments which are included at market value and the revaluation of certain fixed assets and in accordance with the Charities SORP (FRS 102) ‘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 2019)', Financial Reporting Standard 102 the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102), and the Companies Act 2006.
ARISE METROPLITAN ASSEMBLY meets the definition of a public benefit entity under FRS 102. Assets and liabilities are initially recognised at historical cost or transaction value unless otherwise stated in the relevant accounting policy note(s).
Tangible fixed assets
Tangible fixed assets, other than freehold land, are stated at cost or valuation less depreciation and any provision for impairment. Depreciation is provided at rates calculated to write off the cost or valuation of fixed assets, less their estimated residual value, over their expected useful lives on the following basis:
| Plant and Machinery | 25% Reducing balance |
|---|---|
| Computer Equipment | 25% Reducing balance |
| Fixtures and Fittings | 25% Reducing balance |
2. Income from donations and legacies
| 2023 | 2022 | |
|---|---|---|
| £ | £ | |
| Unrestricted funds | ||
| Donations received | 48,751 | 54,913 |
| 48,751 | 54,913 |
3. Costs of charitable activities by fund type
| osts of charitable activities by fund type | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 2022 | |
| £ | £ | |
| Unrestricted funds | ||
| Evangelism | 39,245 | 68,332 |
| Support costs | 1,200 | 1,350 |
| 40,445 | 69,682 |
4. Costs of charitable activities by activity type
| 2023 | 2022 | |
|---|---|---|
| £ | £ | |
| Activities undertaken directly | ||
| Evangelism | 40,445 | 69,682 |
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ARISE METROPLITAN ASSEMBLY Notes to the Financial Statements Continued
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5. Analysis of support costs
| nalysis of support costs | ||
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| 2023 | 2022 | |
| £ | £ | |
| Governance costs | 1,200 | 1,350 |
| et income/(expenditure) for the year | ||
| This is stated after charging/(crediting): | ||
| 2023 | 2022 | |
| £ | £ | |
| Depreciation of owned fixed assets | 745 | 993 |
| Accountancy fees | 1,200 | 1,350 |
| articulars of employees | ||
| 2023 | 2022 | |
| Staff | 0 | 0 |
| 0 | 0 |
6. Net income/(expenditure) for the year
7. Particulars of employees
8. Comparative for the Statement of Financial Activities
The comparative year values on the Statement of Financial Activites are for unrestricted funds.
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ARISE METROPLITAN ASSEMBLY Notes to the Financial Statements Continued
For the year ended 30 June 2023
9. Tangible fixed assets
| Cost or valuation At 01 July 2022 At 30 June 2023 Depreciation At 01 July 2022 Charge for year At 30 June 2023 Net book values At 30 June 2023 At 30 June 2022 |
Fixtures and Fittings £ 4,697 4,697 3,968 182 4,150 547 729 |
Computer Equipment £ 5,807 5,807 3,558 562 4,120 1,687 2,249 |
Total £ 10,504 |
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| 10,504 | |||
| 7,526 744 |
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| 8,270 | |||
| 2,234 | |||
| 2,978 |
10. Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
| Creditors: amounts falling due within one year | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 2022 | |
| £ | £ | |
| Accruals and deferred income | 1,200 | 1,350 |
| 1,200 | 1,350 |
11. Movement in funds
Unrestricted Funds
| General General Unrestricted Funds - Previous year General General |
Balance at 01/07/2022 £ 81,718 81,718 Balance at 01/07/2021 £ 96,487 96,487 |
Incoming resources £ 48,751 48,751 Incoming resources £ 54,913 54,913 |
Outgoing resources £ (40,445) (40,445) Outgoing resources £ (69,682) (69,682) |
Balance at 30/06/2023 £ 90,024 |
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| 90,024 | ||||
| Balance at 30/06/2022 £ 81,718 |
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| 81,718 |
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For the year ended 30 June 2023
ARISE METROPLITAN ASSEMBLY Notes to the Financial Statements Continued
12. Analysis of net assets between funds
| Unrestricted funds General General Previous year Unrestricted funds General General |
Tangible fixed assets Net current assets / (liabilities) Net Assets £ £ £ 2,234 87,790 90,024 |
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| 2,234 87,790 90,024 |
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| Tangible fixed assets Net current assets / (liabilities) Net Assets £ £ £ 2,978 78,740 81,718 |
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| 2,978 78,740 81,718 |
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ARISE METROPLITAN ASSEMBLY Detailed Statement of Financial Activities For the year ended 30 June 2023
| INCOME AND ENDOWMENT Donations and legacies Donations Total incoming resources EXPENDITURE Charitable activities Depreciation - owned assets Telephone Evangelism and Missions Motor and Travelling Repairs & Renewal Printing Postage & Stationery Sundry Expenses Honorarium Charity & Donation Insurance Software Cost Welfare and Support Professional Fees Light and Heat Subscription Website Parsonage Rates Hall Rent & Hire Expenses Pastoral Allowances Food & Refreshments TV Licence SUPPORT COSTS Governance costs Accountancy fees Total resources expended Net Income |
£ 2023 48,751 48,751 48,751 (745) (4,041) (2,776) (4,110) (495) (1,294) (180) - (610) (825) (190) (1,550) - (3,102) - (680) (15,600) (655) (910) - (1,482) - (39,245) (1,200) (1,200) (40,445) 8,306 |
£ 2022 54,913 |
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| 54,913 | ||
| 54,913 (993) (6,277) (7,924) (3,550) (121) (736) - (400) (680) (894) (190) (5,380) (164) (4,218) (218) (155) (15,600) (5,842) (1,380) (12,319) (974) (317) |
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| (68,332) (1,350) |
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| (1,350) | ||
| (69,682) | ||
| (14,769) |
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