## **GOODNEWS ASSEMBLIES OF GOD TRUSTEES REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2020**
## **Charity Number: 1165 142**
I present the Report for the year to 31 December 2020. The Message for this year was ' God is in full control of the world, things will not be as we think but as HE has designed. Indeed, the year was a challenged year in every area of the ministry, due to the pandemic and the lockdown.
## **COVID-19 PANDEMIC AND ITS IMPACT ON THE MINISTRY**
The pandemic brought a lot of new innovations in the life of the Ministry. Due to the lockdown, on the 18[th] of March 2020, the Church Board had an emergency meeting to suspend all face-to-face church meetings until further notice. As a result, all meetings were held online initially _via Free Conference Call App_ . We later resorted to _Zoom meetings_ through the advice of one of the Pastors during emergency Area Pastor’s meetings.
## POSITIVE IMPACT OF THE PANDEMIC
As Romans 8:28 says ‘’For we know that all things work together for good for those who love The Lord, even to those who have been called according to HIS purpose’’ In spite of all the negative effects of the pandemic with its lockdowns and lack of physical fellowship; The LORD brought a new wave of fellowship via the online service. With this new wage, brethren outside Manchester were able to join us for the first time online. We were able to fellowship with people from Russia, Eswatini-in Southern Africa and Nigeria which were all outside the UK. In the UK, we also had people from Leeds and London also fellowshipping with us. All these wouldn’t have been possible if it has not been the pandemic.
Again, as a result of the lack of physical contact services, the Pastoral Board decided to send Song ministrations on daily basis to brethren together with words of admonition. This really paved the way for a regular contact with brethren.
## **CHURCH OFFICE**
We have changed our Church office address from Pod 2 to Pod 3 due to lack of funds due to the impact of the covid
## **COMMUNITY IMPACT**
This year our usual litter picking in the Collyhurst area was suspended due to the pandemic and the lockdown.
## **YOUTH AWAKENING CONFERENCE 2020**
Our usual Youth awakening conference was also suspended due to the lockdown helped them to understand how is always good to speak out if in any difficulty.
## **LOOKING FORWARD**
We continue with our plan to engage more on the youth, as they are the future leaders. The more their lives are better shaped the better for the future of our country. JESUS IS THE ANSWER.
## **Rev. Geoffrey Kwakye-Donkor**
(Chairman)
## **GOODNEWS ASSEMBLIES OF GOD**
## **RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS ACCOUNTS**
**YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2020**
GHARITY REG.: 1165142
## **GATEWAY M40**
## **REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS**
## **CHARITY REG NO**
## **PRINCIPAL ADDRESS**
## **TRUSTEES**
## **GOVERNING DOCUMENT**
1165142 Pot 3 The Hive Plant Hill Road Manchester M9 6NP
Rev. Geoffrey Kwakye-Donkor (Chair Person) Rev. Kathleen Kwakye-Donkor Mr Kwabena Opoku Berchie Mrs Helena Omono Asamoah Ms. Antwiwaa Ivy Abrefa
MODEL CONSTITUTION WITH TRUST DEED FOR LOCAL ASSEMBLIES OF GOD
GHARITY REG.: 1165142
## **BANK**
## **INDEPENDENT EXAMINERS**
NATWEST Bank Hollinwood (A) Branch 794 Oldham Road Failsworth Manchester M35 9NY
Mr Kwabena Opoku Berchie 9 Cobden Street Manchester M9 4DX
## **GOODNEWS ASSEMBLIES OF GOD**
## **RECEIPTS & PAYMENTS ACCOUNTS**
FOR THE PERIOD FROM 1 JANUARY 2020 TO 31 DECEMBER 2020
|RECEIPTS
Offering
Tithes
Youth Conference
Bank Interest
Other Income
**TOTAL RECEIPTS**
PAYMENTS
Rent
Charitable Donations
Evangelism & Missions
Church Vehicle Running Costs
Training, Conference and Resource Materials
GHARITY REG.: 1165142
Youth Conference
Ordination and 10th Anniversary
Public Liability Insurance
AOG HQ Support
Miacellaneous Expenses
Imac
NET RECEIPTS
Cash Funds Brought forward
Cash Funds Carried forward|UNRESTRICTED
TOTAL
TOTAL
FUNDS
2020
2019
£
£
£
8,529.00
8,529.00
9,209.64
13,669.00
13,669.00
14,735.42
-
-
4,210.00
11.78
11.78
23.00
3,198.07
3,198.07
4,127.17|
|---|---|
||25,407.85
25,407.85
32,305.23|
||2,193.00
2,193.00
7,672.03
2,177.00
2,177.00
5,360.00
2,198.39
2,198.39
6,549.96
1,604.14
1,604.14
3,454.32
-
-
1,571.63
1,571.63
865.43
-
5,294.18
-
.
-
308.64
640.00
640.00
595.00
413.98
413.98
104.39
1,323.58
1,323.58
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-|
||12,121.72
12,121.72
30,203.95|
||13,286.13
13,286.13
2,101.28
13,416.25
13,416.25
11,314.97|
||26,702.38
26,702.38
13,416.25|
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## **GOODNEWS ASSEMBLIES OF GOD**
## **STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2020**
|**STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2020**||
|---|---|
|**CASH FUNDS**
NATWEST Bank- Current Accouts
NATWEST Bank- Savings Accouts|**2020**
2019
1,675.02
1,015.82
25,027.06
12,400.43|
||26,702.08
13,416.25|
## **TANGIBLE ASSETS**
Church Bus Office Equipment- Computer Musical Equipment Gazebo Chairs
|APPROVED BY THE TRUSTEES||
|---|---|
|Rev. Geoffrey Kwakye-Donkor|..........................................................|
|GHARITY REG.: 1165142||
|Position|Chairman|
|Date|-----------------------------------------------|
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## **GOODNEWS ASSEMBLIES OF GOD**
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2020
## 1 **Accounting Policies**
These accounts have been prepared on a receipts and payments basis in accordance with the Charities Act 2011
## 2 **Payments to Trustees**
The Trustees received no remuneration, direct or indirect benefits from the charity
Out of pocket Expenses in respect of Postage and Stationery, Catering and Training and office equipment are refunded to trustees and staff
## 3 **Going Concern**
The accounts are prepared on a going concern basis.
## **GHARITY R MATERIAL GRANTS**
There were no material Donors during the year
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## _**INDEPENDENT EXAMINER’S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF GOODNEWS ASSEMBLIES OF GOD CHARITY REG. NO. 1165 142**_
_I report on the accounts of the trust for the period ended 31 December 2020 which are set out on pages 3 & 4_
## _**Respective responsibilities of Trustees and Examiners**_
_The charity’s trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The charity’s trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year under section 144(2) of the Charities Act 2011 (the 2011Act) and that an independent examination is needed. It is my responsibility to:_
- _Examine the accounts under section 145 of the 2011 Act_
- _Follow the procedures laid down in the general Directions given by the commission under section 145 (5) (b) of the 2011 Act_
- _State 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 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 we do not express any 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:_
- _(1) which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the requirements:_
- _to keep accounting records in accordance with section 130 of the 2011 Act_
- _and to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and comply with the_
- _accounting requirements of the 2011 Act have not been met or_
_(2) to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached_
_Signed………………………………………………………..Date--------------------------Mr Kwabena Opoku Berchie_
_9 Cobden Street Manchester M9 4DX_
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