## **GOODNEWS ASSEMBLIES OF GOD TRUSTEES REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023** ## **Charity Number: 1165 142** I present the Report for the year to 31 December 2023. God continue to assure us that He is in control and that things will be better than the year before. God also admonished us to sow for ourselves righteousness and we will reap mercy. ## **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. During this year, the online service still continued and extended to others ## **CHURCH OFFICE** The Church still maintain the Office No. 1A City View offices. 99 Long Street. Manchester. M24 6UN ## **YOUTH AWAKENING CONFERENCE** Huraayyy! We have started planning towards next year’s YAC 2024 after a long break due to the Covid. The theme chosen is 2 Timothy 1:7 ‘For God has not given us the Spirit of fear, but of power, and of love and of a sound mind’ ## **LOOKING FORWAD** We plan to encourage the youth to attend the diaspora youth annual convention to have exposure to other youth from different cities in the UK and the diaspora. We are also worked on our youth conference trying to concentrate on the youth around Manchester with its environs. We are planning to support other youth who are not necessarily Church goers to also benefit from the good work the church is doing. We still continued 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 2023** GHARITY REG.: 1165142 ## **GOODNEWS ASSEMBLIES OF GOD** ## **REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS** **CHARITY REG NO** 1165142 **PRINCIPAL ADDRESS** Office No. 1A City View Offices 99 Long Street Manchester M24 6UN **TRUSTEES & CHURCH BOARD** Pastor Geoffrey Kwakye-Donkor (Chair Person) Pastor Kathleen Kwakye-Donkor Bro Kwabena Opoku Berchie Sis Helena Omono Asamoah Sis. Antwiwaa Ivy Abrefa Bro Joseph Nwinyi Bro Mark Donkor **GOVERNING DOCUMENT** MODEL CONSTITUTION WITH TRUST DEED FOR LOCAL ASSEMBLIES OF GOD **BANK** NATWEST Bank Hollinwood (A) Branch 794 Oldham Road Failsworth Manchester M35 9NY **INDEPENDENT EXAMINERS** Yacoob Malik & Co 2 Brighton Range Manchester M18 7LP ## **GOODNEWS ASSEMBLIES OF GOD** ## **RECEIPTS & PAYMENTS ACCOUNTS** ## **FOR THE PERIOD FROM 1 JANUARY 2023 TO 31 DECEMBER 2023** |**RECEIPTS**
Direct Bank Donations
Collections at Church Premises
Gift Aid Receipts
Bank Interest
All Other Income- Proceeds from Sale of Church Van
**TOTAL RECEIPTS**
PAYMENTS
Rent
Charitable Donationsincluding other missions
Evangelism & Missions ( Conferences & Others etc AOG H/Q)
Resource Materials
Equipments, Fitting and Other assets
Pastor Kathleen's Car Service & Insurance
AOG HQ Support
Visiting Ministers
Professional fees
Meals & Entertainment
Brethren Welfare Donations
Miscellaneous Expenses-inc Zoom, etc
NET RECEIPTS
Cash Funds Brought forward
Cash Funds Carried forward|UNRESTRICTED
TOTAL
TOTAL
FUNDS
2023
2022
£
£
£
35,973
35,973
29,295
5,614
5,614
4,723
-
-
21,795
492
492
123
-
-
300
42,079.63
42,079.63
56,236.24
12,375
12,375
8,190
5,669
5,669
3,150
2,879
2,879
2,227
-
-
540
3,114
3,114
300
1,088
1,088
854
1,520
1,520
620
1,400
1,400
-
1,544
1,544
2,525
509
509
1,149
1,858
1,858
2,300
685
685
664
32,641.31
32,641.31
22,520.08
9,438
9,438
33,716
71,103
71,103
37,387
80,541.00
80,541.00
71,102.68| |---|---| 3 ## **GOODNEWS ASSEMBLIES OF GOD** ## **STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2023** |**CASH FUNDS**
NATWEST Bank- Current Accouts
NATWEST Bank- Savings Accouts
Special Deposit
Repayable member support (Note 5)
**TANGIBLE ASSETS**
Office Equipment- Computer
Musical Equipment
Gazebo
Chairs
Church Phone
New Laptop for Tech Team
APPROVED BY THE TRUSTEES
Pastor Geoffrey Kwakye-Donkor
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Position
Chairman
Date
-------------------|**2023**
2022
1,423
3,049
44,068
51,453
20,000
-
15,050
16,600
80,541.00
71,102.68
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----------------------------| |---|---| 4 ## **GOODNEWS ASSEMBLIES OF GOD** ## **NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023** ## 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. ## **4 MATERIAL GRANTS** There were no material Donors during the year ## **5 REPAYABLE MEMBER SUPPORT** These are cash advance made available to members in need during the pandemic which are to be paid back ## **6 NEW LAPTOP** A new laptop was purchase for the Tech team costing £3,114 including accessories - **7** Special Deposit of £20,000 was made into Special deposit Account 5 ## **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 2023 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 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--------------------------- Omar Malik (IFA) Yacoob Malik & Co 2 Brighton Range Manchester M18 7LP 2