Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From 01/08/2022 Period start date To 31/07/2023 Period end date
Charity name: Apostles of Muchinjikwa UK
Charity registration number: 1165399
Objectives and Activities
| SORP reference | ||
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| Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document |
Para 1.17 | Apostles of Muchinjikwa UK church has Nine branches in the UK and our objectives are : -To advance the Christian faith in the United Kingdom and the world as a whole -To relieve sickness and financial hardship and to promote and preserve good health and the provision of funds, goods or services of any kind. -The provision of counselling and support in such parts of the United Kingdom or the world as the trustees from time to time may think fit -To advance education in such ways and in such parts of the United Kingdom or the world as the trustees from time to time may think fit? |
| Summary of the main activities in relation to those purposes for the public benefit, in particular, the activities, projects or services identified in the accounts. |
Para 1.17 and 1.19 |
The trustees followed the guidance set by the charity commission in planning the activities for the year. Our post covid pilgrimages were limited to only Zimbabwe and Northern Ireland. • Baptism services were provided to the church community and the public at large from 25 August 2022 to 28 August 2022 in the UK. • Pilgrimages were held in the United Kingdom, Zimbabwe (Jorodhani Rusape, October, 2022, Misi Mitatu, Macheke, April 2023), Northern Ireland. • Hospital visits were carried out throughout the year and financial, emotional and spiritual support was provided. |
| • Financial support was given to the bereaved within the community and less privileged. • Financial support was provided for orphans in Zimbabwe in regards to tuition fees, food and clothing. • Counselling and support services were held in Leeds at our house of prayers (Crawa). • The Elders continued to mentor the youth groups, encouraging them to remain in education and training. The youth were provided with tutorship and guidance (spiritual). |
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| Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit |
Para 1.18 | • The trustees followed the guidance set by the charity commission in planning the activities for the year. |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
| SORP reference | ||
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| Policy on grant making | Para 1.38 | |
| Policy on social investment including program related investment |
Para 1.38 | |
| Contribution made by volunteers |
Para 1.38 | • The number of volunteers assisting with various activities remained consistent during the year in all the branches. • Volunteers varied in age assisting in personal activities such as cleaning and ironing and other community activities such as peer support and counselling, bereavement support etc. • All trustees volunteered their time and received no remuneration or other benefits |
| Other |
Achievements and Performance
| SORP reference | ||
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| Summary of the main achievements of the charity, identifying the difference the charity’s work has made to the circumstances of its beneficiaries and any wider benefits to society as a whole. |
Para 1.20 | • In our existing branches the number of members continued increased due to our outreach programmes. • Under our Zimbabwe projects we provided assistance to Orphans and had to rebuild toilets and shelters for the congregants due to unforeseen circumstances. Cost figures are provided in the financial schedule below. Other charitable activities took place such as: • Financial support with funeral expenses. (Madzibaba Demstadge etc.) • Financial support was given to struggling congregates. • Welfare support and hospital visits. • Food was also given to the less privileged. (Zimbabwe branches) Pilgrimages were also held in Zimbabwe throughout the year for reasons that included but are not limited to post COVID anxiety. |
| Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements |
where relevant about: |
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| Achievements against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | • The third in series of our special event / pilgrimage to an area in Zimbabwe known as Macheke was also achieved with great success. |
| Performance of fundraising activities against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | • We set out as a church to raise money to manage church activities and we were able to raise these funds successfully. (See our financial schedule) |
| Investment performance against objectives |
Para 1.41 | |
| Other |
Financial Review
| Financial Review | ||
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| Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period |
Para 1.21 | Our income decreased by 3.24% |
| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held |
Para 1.22 | Our policy is to have 3-6 months operational costs in reserves. |
| Amount of reserves held | Para 1.22 | £6708.00 |
| Reasons for holding zero reserves |
Para 1.22 | Not Applicable |
| Details of fund materially in deficit |
Para 1.24 | Not Applicable |
| Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern |
Para 1.23 | None |
| Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements |
where relevant about: |
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| The charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising) |
Para 1.47 | Principal unrestricted income for the organisation is from regular subscriptions by the church members. |
| Investment policy and objectives including any social investment policy adopted |
Para 1.46 | |
| A description of the principal risks facing the charity |
Para 1.46 | None Identified |
| Other |
Structure, Governance and Management
| Description of charity’s trusts: |
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| Type of governing document (trust deed, royal charter) |
Para 1.25 |
Trust Deed |
| How is the charity constituted? (e.g unincorporated association, CIO) |
Para 1.25 | Trust |
| Trustee selection methods including details of any constitutional provisions e.g. election to post or name of any person or body entitled to appoint one or more trustees |
Para 1.25 | Appointed by a resolution passed by a simple majority at a meeting of the Spiritual Leadership. |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
| Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees |
Para 1.51 | • There is a safeguarding of adults and children policy in place. • The induction and training of Trustees is an ongoing process. • Some procedures are adopted during training as our organisation is relatively small. • Disclosure and Barring Services (DBS) checks have been carried for the Trustees. |
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| The charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works |
Para 1.51 | The Organisation has nine branches which are • Coventry • Nottingham • London • Luton • Leicester • Leeds • Birmingham • Scotland • Northern Ireland The church has an active Itinerant Pastor who is invited to various branches as and when required. The Pastoral service were very important to the organisation, and he was invited on a weekly basis to various branches especially at those times when congregants recovering from COVID lockdowns. |
| Relationship with any related parties |
Para 1.51 |
Other
Reference and Administrative details
| Charity name | Apostles of Muchinjikwa UK |
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| Other name the charity uses | |
| Registered charity number | 1165399 |
| Charity’s principal address | 38 Carlton Grove Leeds West Yorkshire LS7 1NU |
Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
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Trustee name | Office (if any) | Dates acted if not for whole **year ** |
Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint trustee (ifany) |
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| Louis Chihuri | Chairman | |||
| Gaudanzia Gunzo | Treasurer / secretary | |||
– Corporate trustees names of the directors at the date the report was approved
Director name
Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity
Trustee name Dates acted if not for whole year
Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others
Description of the assets held in this capacity
Name and objects of the charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects Details of arrangements for safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity’s own assets
Additional information (optional)
Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)
Type of Name Address adviser
Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information)
Exemptions from disclosure
Reason for non-disclosure of key personnel details
Other optional information
We would like to thank and continue to appreciate our Itinerant Pastor continued dedication and patience for being available whenever his services are required. We would also like to thank all the volunteers who work so hard to progress the cause of Apostles of Muchinjikwa. We also would like to thank the congregants for their continued contributions and support. We owe a debt of gratitude to all who have helped and expanded our church’s message to the world.
Declarations
The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.
Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees
| Signature(s) Full name(s) Position (eg Secretary, Chair, etc) Date |
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| Louis Chihuri | ||
Chairman |
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| 10/03/2025 | ||
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