Latin America for Christ (previously called Cuba para Cristo) – Trustee’s Annual Report For the period ending 31 March 2025
Reference and Administration Details
Address: 1 Curates Walk, Wilmington DA2 7BJ Trustees: Carl Chambers (appointed 28 January 2016) Richard John Barnardo Wallace (appointed 29 November 2023) Vanessa Sanchez Duenas (appointed 28 January 2016) Heather Shuk Ping Lim (appointed 31 October 2022) Rev Daniel Justin Paton Kirk (appointed 31 October 2022)
Charity Registration number: 1165339
Structure Governor and Management
Latin America for Christ (previously called Cuba para Cristo) was registered as a charity on 28 January 2016, having previously been run as a branch of Latin Link, a charity with similar aims. The charity is run by the trustees who meet on a regular basis to discuss the work of the charity in supporting its work in Cuba.
Objectives and Activities
Our aim is to serve the Church in Latin America, with a focus on Cuba, particularly in word ministry, without forgetting the wider needs of the church. We continue to be a small network of people in the UK, serving as volunteers in our spare time, seeking to use the relationships we have developed with Cuban Christians and others to promote these ends.
As well as supporting the local church we work in three main areas:
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Biblical training during the period have been working with Tyndale House in Cambridge to run a languages programme (Greek and Hebrew) for Cubans and also wider training of Cuban pastors by equipping them to teach MA modules in the seminaries in Cuba.
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Supporting MOCLAM (Moore College Extension courses in Latin America) in Cuba
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The printing of materials in Cuba and provision of Christian biblical and theological resources
We continue to pray that the Lord may open the door for us to support initiatives relating to the sending of medical items.
Achievements and Performance
Banking provision through CAF Bank and Kingdom Bank (for savings) has meant we could proceed with the plan to bring six Cubans to study at Tyndale House, Cambridge for the autumn of 2024. As always, we are indebted to Tyndale House for the partnership with them.
We also took the decision to support one Cuban who had taken up Spanish citizenship to move to Spain. This was an exceptional case but we felt was important, due to his commitment over a dozen years to teaching on MOCLAM courses. In fact, the individual had had a serious car accident whilst
on a trip for MOCLAM, which meant we have felt particularly responsible. The cost includes an air flight and initial support for accommodation. There was also a loan of £1,600, which was repaid two months before the due date.
Contact with Christians across the island continued, both formally and informally.
Looking ahead
The trustees continue conversations as to the best way to ensure we serve the church in Cuba.
There are hopes for another visit to Tyndale House in 2026, subject to fund raising and visas.
Financial Review
Partly because of restricted activity, the income was very low. We continue to be thankful to some faithful people who support us regularly. Expenditure far exceeded income, but was more than covered by reserves.
Approved by the Trustees on 8[th] January 2026.
Carl Chambers (Chair)
LATIN AMERICA FOR CHRIST
( previously called CUBA PARA CRISTO)
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDING 31 MARCH 2025
REGISTERED CHARITY NO: 1165339
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LATIN AMERICA FOR CHRIST
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
FOR THE YEAR ENDING 31 MARCH 2025
| INCOME Donatons Interest TOTAL INCOMING RESOURCES EXPENDITURE Pastoral Support MOCLAM One-of projects (MOCLAM/YANO) CENALEB Other expenditure TOTAL EXPENDITURE NET INCOME (EXPENDITURE) FUNDS BROUGHT FORWARD FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD AT 31 MARCH 25 |
2024-25 2023-24 Unrestricted Restricted Total Total £ £ £ £ 2,613 2,613 15,200 9 - 9 95 |
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| 2,622 2,622 15,295 |
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| 660 - 10,730 10,730 4,508 2,557 2,557 17,023 10,773 10,773 1,208 1,208 535 |
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| 11,981 13,287 25,268 22,726 |
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| (9,359) (13,287) (22,646) (7,431) 14,027 45,314 59,591 67,022 4,668 32,027 36,695 59,591 |
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LATIN AMERICA FOR CHRIST
BALANCE SHEET
AS AT 31 MARCH 2025
| Cash Debtors Current Assets Current Liabilites Net Assets Represented by: Unrestricted funds Restricted funds |
2025 £ 2024 £ 36,695 58,819 262 |
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| 36,695 59,091 - - 36,695 59,091 |
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| 4,668 14,277 32,027 45,314 |
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| 36,695 59,091 |
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LATIN AMERICA FOR CHRIST
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDING 31 MARCH 2025
1 Accounting policies
1.1 Basis of preparation
The financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis and under the historical cost convention with items recognised at cost or transaction value unless otherwise stated in the relevant note to these accounts.
Unrestricted funds are the general funds of the charity that are not subject to any restrictions regarding their use and are available for application on the general purposes of the charity.
The accounts include all transactions, assets and liabilities for which the charity is responsible in law.
1.2 Income
All income is included in the Statement of Financial Activities when the charity is legally entitled to the income, when the amount can be quantified with reasonable accuracy and receipt is probable.
1.3 Expenditure
Expenditure is recognised on an accruals basis as and when a legal or constructive obligation arises.
The charity's objects are:
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the advancement of the Christian faith particularly (but not exclusively) in Cuba;
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the advancement of education;
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and prevention or relief of poverty or financial hardship by providing grants, items and services to individuals in need and/or charities, or other organizations working to prevent or relieve poverty or financial hardships;
All grants and any expenditure are made in line with these objects and are charged to the Statement of Financial Activities in the year they are approved.
1.4 Cash at bank and in hand
Cash at bank and in hand includes cash and short term highly liquid investments with a short maturity of three months or less from the date of acquisition or opening of the deposit or similar account.
1.5 Liabilities
Creditors and provisions are recognised where the charity has a present obligation resulting
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from a past event that will probably result in the transfer of funds to a third party and the amount due to settle the obligation can be measured or estimated reliably. Creditors and provisions are normally recognised at their settlement amount after allowing for any trade discounts due.
LATIN AMERICA FOR CHRIST
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDING 31 MARCH 2025
1 Accounting policies (continued)
1.6 Accumulated funds
- Restricted funds are funds subject to specific trusts, which may be declared by their donors, or with the authority such as in a public appeal, or created through legal process, but still within the wider objects of the charity. Restricted funds may be restricted income funds, which are expendable at the discretion of the Managing Trustees in furtherance of particular aspects of the objects of the charity.
2. Movement in Funds
| Free Reserves Restricted Funds Moclam Languages Other Total Restricted Funds Total Funds |
Balance at 31 March 2024 14,027 43,593 1,721 45,314 59,341 |
Incoming Resources £ 2,622 2,622 |
Resources Expended £ 12,817 10,730 1,721 25,268 |
Balance at 31 March 2025 £ 3,832 32,863 0 |
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| 32,863 | ||||
| 36,695 |
3. Related party transactions
Trustees were reimbursed £0 (2022: £0) for expenses relating to their work as trustees.
4. Prior year Statement of Financial Activities
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
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FOR THE YEAR ENDING 31 MARCH 2024
| INCOME Donatons Interest TOTAL INCOMING RESOURCES EXPENDITURE Pastoral Support Moclam One-of projects Other expenditure TOTAL EXPENDITURE NET INCOME (EXPENDITURE) FUNDS BROUGHT FORWARD FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD AT 31 MARCH 23 INCOME Donatons Interest TOTAL INCOMING RESOURCES EXPENDITURE Pastoral Support Moclam Languages project One-of projects Other expenditure TOTAL EXPENDITURE NET INCOME (EXPENDITURE) FUNDS BROUGHT FORWARD FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD AT 31 MARCH 2022 |
2023-24 2022 Unrestricted Restricted Total Total £ £ £ £ 2,390 12,810 15,200 57,831 95 - 95 6 |
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| 2,485 12,810 15,295 57,837 |
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| 160 500 660 823 - 4,508 4,508 525 1,879 15,144 17,023 58,849 195 340 535 584 |
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| 2,234 20,492 22,726 60,781 |
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| 251 (7.682) (7,431) (3,394) 14,026 52,996 67,022 70,416 14,027 45,314 59,591 67,022 |
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| 2022-23 2021 Unrestricted Restricted Total Total £ £ £ £ 5.725 51,656 57,381 15,290 6 - 6 28 |
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| 5,731 51.656 57.387 15.948 |
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| 823 - 823 6.258 - 525 525 6.627 - - - - 5.157 53.692 58.849 2.289 359 225 584 336 |
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| 6.339 54,442 60,781 15,510 |
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| (608) (2.786) (3,394) 438 14.634 55,782 70,416 69,978 14,026 52,996 67,022 70,416 |
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