Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From 01/08/2023 Period start date To 31/07/2024 Period end date
Charity name: Apostles of Muchinjikwa UK
Charity registration number: 1165399
Objectives and Activities
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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 ten 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. We continue to go on pilgrimages Zimbabwe and Northern Ireland. Baptism services were provided to the church community and the public at large from 24 August 2023 to 27 August 2027 in the UK. Pilgrimages were held within the United Kingdom, Zimbabwe (Jorodhani Rusape, October 2023, Misi Mitatu, Rusape, April 2024), Northern Ireland. In June 2024, we opened our Liverpool branch. Hospital visits were made throughout the year and financial, emotional and spiritual support was provided. 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). Bereaved members of our community and the less privileged were given financial support. Counselling and support services were held in Leeds at our house of prayers (Crawa). Financial support was provided in the form of tuition fees, food and clothing to orphans in Zimbabwe. |
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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. |
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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 | There was an increase in the number of volunteers assisting with various activities during the year in all the branches. Volunteers varied in age assisting in personal activities such as cleaning, bereavement support and other community activities such as peer support and counselling, etc. All trustees volunteered their time and received no remuneration or other benefits |
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Achievements and Performance
SORP reference
| 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 aided Orphans. Cost figures are provided in the financial schedule below. Other charitable activities took place such as: Welfare support and hospital visits. Financial support was given to struggling congregates. Food was also given to the less privileged. (Zimbabwe branches) Pilgrimages were also held in Zimbabwe throughout the year. |
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Achievements against objectives set |
Para 1.41 |
Misi mitatu which means three days is an event were congregants from around world gather as a special event / pilgrimage of prayers to praise and worship. In April 2024, this event was held in Rusape, Zimbabwe and we can report that it was carried with great success. |
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| 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 increased by 14% A surplus of £4,221.62 was posted in the FY 2024. The financial position is stable, and the charity can meet its immediate financial obligations. |
| 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 | The total reserves amount to £12,652.95. It comprises of the following: Youth account £2,643,26 General reserve account £10,009.95 |
| 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 | The charity is considered a going concern entity due to its surplus and stable financial position for the financial year ended 31 July 2024. |
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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. |
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| Investment policy and objectives including any social investment policy adopted |
Para 1.46 | There is no investment policy in place, however, a plan is in the pipeline. |
| A description of the principal risks facing the charity |
Para 1.46 | The charity faces inherent risk and particular risks due to the nature of its activities. This includes things such as theft, fire, hurricanes or earthquakes. There are mitigating measures that are put in place to manage particular risks. |
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Structure, Governance and Management
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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. |
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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 in the following locations; Birmingham Coventry Leeds Leicester Liverpool London Luton Northern Ireland Nottingham Scotland 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 throughout the year. |
| 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)
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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) Louis Chihuri
Position (eg Secretary, Chairman Chair, etc)
Date 25/06/2025
Charity registration number: 1165399 APOSTLES OF MUCHINJIKWA UK (AOM) TRUSTEE'S REPORT AND UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2024 Ultra Pro Management Consultants Limited
Apostles of Muchinjikwa UK (AOM) Contents Page Trustee's Report 1—2 Independent Examiner's Report 3 Statement of Financial Activities (including Income and Expenditure Account) 4 Balance Sheet 5 Notes to the Financial Statements 6—7
Apostles of Muchinjikwa UK (AOM) Company No. Trustee's Report For The Year Ended 31 July 2024 The trustee presents his report and the financial statements for the year ended 31 July 2024. Objectives and Activities Aims and Objectives Public Benefit The trustees confirm that they have complied with the requirements of Section 17 of the Charities Act 2011 to have due regard to the Charity Commission’s guidance on public benefit. Reference and Administrative Details Charity Number 1165399 Independent Examiner Ultra Pro Management Consultants Limited IAB:ACGISA:ACCA:HND Acc 28 Bonsall Road Westderby Liverpool Merseyside L12 8QJ Page 1
Apostles of Muchinjikwa UK (AOM) Trustee's Report (continued) For The Year Ended 31 July 2024 Small Company Rules This report has been prepared in accordance with the special provisions relating to companies subject to the small companies regime within Part 15 of the Companies Act 2006. The trustee's report was approved by the board of trustees and signed on its behalf by: Date Page 2
Apostles of Muchinjikwa UK (AOM) Independent Examiner's Report to the Trustees of Apostles of Muchinjikwa UK (AOM) For The Year Ended 31 July 2024 I report to the charity trustee on my examination of the accounts of the Company for the year ended 31 July 2024. Responsibilities and Basis of Report As the charity trustee of the Company (and also its director for the purposes of company law), you 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 as 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 Examiner's 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: 1. accounting records were not kept in respect of the Company as required by section 386 of the 2006 Act; or 2. the accounts do not accord with those records; or 3. the accounts do not comply with the accounting 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 4. 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. Date 28 Bonsall Road Westderby Liverpool Merseyside L12 8QJ Page 3
Apostles of Muchinjikwa UK (AOM) Statement of Financial Activities (including Income and Expenditure Account) For The Year Ended 31 July 2024 2024 Unrestricted funds Notes £ INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM: Donations and legacies 3 196,068 EXPENDITURE ON: Raising funds 4 (164,246) Charitable activities: 4 NET INCOME 31,822 Transfers between funds 7 (27,600) NET MOVEMENT IN FUNDS 4,222 RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS: Total funds brought forward 12,653 TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD 7 16,875 The notes on pages 6 to 7 form part of these financial statements. Page 4
Apostles of Muchinjikwa UK (AOM) Balance Sheet As At 31 July 2024 2024 Unrestricted funds Notes £ FUNDS OF THE CHARITY Unrestricted Funds 16,875 TOTAL FUNDS 7 16,875 For the year ending 31 July 2024 the charitable company was entitled to exemption from audit under section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 relating to small companies. The members have not required the charitable company to obtain an audit in accordance with section 476 of the Companies Act 2006. The trustees acknowledge their responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the Act with respect to accounting 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. On behalf of the board Date The notes on pages 6 to 7 form part of these financial statements. Page 5
| Apostles of Muchinjikwa UK (AOM) Notes to the Financial Statements For The Year Ended 31 July 2024 1. General Information Apostles of Muchinjikwa UK (AOM) is a company limited by guarantee, incorporated in England & Wales, registered number and registered charity number 1165399. The registered office is . 2. Accounting Policies 2.1. Basis of Preparation of Financial Statements The financial statements have been prepared 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" and the Companies Act 2006. The charitable company is a Public Benefit Entity as defined by FRS 102. 2.2. Incoming Resources 2.3. Resources Expended 2.4. Cash and Cash Equivalents Cash and cash equivalents are basic financial assets and include cash in hand and deposits held at call with banks, other short-term highly liquid investments that mature in no more than three months from the date of acquisition and are readily convertible to a known amount of cash with insignificant risk of change in value, and bank overdrafts. 3. Income from Donations and Legacies 2024 Unrestricted funds £ Donations and gifts 196,068 4. Analysis of Expenditure 2024 Activities undertaken directly Grant funding of activities Total £ £ £ Raising funds 163,816 430 164,246 5. Independent Examiner's Remuneration 6. Average Number of Employees Average number of employees during the year was: 7. Movement in Funds As at 1 August 2023 Income Expenditure Transfers As at 31 July 2024 £ £ £ £ £ Unrestricted funds General: General unrestricted fund 12,653 196,068 (164,246) (27,600) 16,875 Total funds 12,653 196,068 (164,246) (27,600) 16,875 8. Transactions with Trustees Page 6 Trial |
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Apostles of Muchinjikwa UK (AOM) Notes to the Financial Statements (continued) For The Year Ended 31 July 2024 During the year the expenses reimbursed to the trustees or paid directly to third parties were as follows: 2024 £ 9. Related Party Disclosures 10. Company limited by guarantee The company is limited by guarantee and has no share capital. Every member of the company undertakes to contribute to the assets of the company, in the event of a winding up, such an amount as may be required not exceeding £1. Page 7
Independent examiner's report on the accounts
Section A Independent Examiner’s Report
Report to the trustees/directors/ members of
Charity Name APOSTLES OF MUCHINJIKWA UK 31/07/2024
On accounts for the year ended
Charity no.: 1165399 Company no.:
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Responsibilities and basis of report
Independent examiner's statement
I report to the charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of the Company for the year ended 31/07/2024 .
As the charity’s trustees of the Company (who are also the directors of the company for the purposes of company law), you 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 for this year 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 as 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.
[The company’s gross income exceeded £250,000 and I am qualified to undertake the examination by being a
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qualified member of [insert name of applicable listed body]]. Delete [ ] if not applicable.
I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention (other than that disclosed below *) which gives me cause to believe that:
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accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 386 of the Companies Act 2006; or
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the accounts do not accord with such records; or
• the accounts do not comply with relevant accounting requirements under section 396 of the Companies Act 2006 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
- •the accounts have not been prepared in accordance with the Charities SORP (FRS102).
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.
- Please delete the words in the brackets if they do not apply.
Signed: Date: 10/09/2025 Name: Tinashe Mukutukutsi Mtanda Relevant professional qualification(s) or body (if any): The Institute of Accountants and Bookkeepers (IAB) Address: 28 Bonsall Road Liverpool, Merseyside L12 8QJ
Section B Disclosure
Only complete if the examiner needs to highlight material matters of concern (see CC32, Independent examination of charity accounts: directions and guidance for examiners).
Give here brief details of any items that the examiner wishes to disclose .
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There are no material matters of concern identified in the accounts for the year ended 31/07/2024
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