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Trustees' Annual Report for the period
Period start date Period end date 01 July 2022 To 30 June 2023
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Section A Reference and administration details
Charity name RAISING FOUNDATIONS
Registered charity number (if any) 1165818
Charity's principal address
51 Bushey Way
Beckenham Kent Postcode BR3 6TH
Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
| Trustee name | Office | |
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| 1 | Martin Jansen Van Vuuren | Trustee(Chair) |
| 2 | David Peter Dell | Trustee |
| 3 | Olusegun Olatokunbo Olusanya | Trustee |
Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members
The charity is administrated by the Trustees and has no paid staff members
Section B Structure, governance and management
Description of the charity’s trusts
Type of governing document
Foundation Model Constitution
How the charity is constituted
Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO)
Trustee selection methods[Trustees are appointed by resolution passed at a meeting of the charity trustees, ] having regard to the skills, knowledge and experience needed for the effective administration of the CIO.
Additional governance issues
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| Youmay chooseto include additional information, where relevant, about: policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees; the charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works; relationship with any related parties; trustees’ consideration of major risks and system and procedures to manage them. |
Raising Foundations is a Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO) registered on 1 March 2016 with the Charity Commission and recognised by HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) for the purposes of gift aid and tax relief. The charity is governed by its Trustees. The charity trustees manage the affairs of the CIO and for that purpose exercise all the powers of the CIO. The charity trustees do not receive remuneration for their services. There has been no changes to trustees responsible for the management of the charity during this financial period. The charity partnered with: Life Nations, a ministry run by evangelist Antonio Gonzales based in Dallas, Texas, to fulfill their vision of reaching 2.2 million souls for Jesus in 10 years. _Hope Church_in the UK for our joint Christmas outreach event. _Operation Hope_in Wales, a ministry run by Stephen Pilkington with a vision to see millions of souls reached with the gospel of Jesus Christ, resulting in radically transformed communities. CFAN Evangelism Alliance, a community of evangelist that belong to the Christ for all Nations family. _ADN Youth Ministry_in Colombia for our evangelistic campaign in Colombia. During the period we collaborated with Christian churches and evangelistic or missionary organisations in the UK, Kenya, Uganda, Colombia and the USA to deliverourcharitable objectives. |
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| Section C | Objectives and activities |
| Summary of the objects of the charity set out in its governing document Summary of the main activities undertaken for the public benefit in relation to these objects (include within this section the statutory declaration that trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit) |
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| The objects of the charity are set out in its constitution as follows: 1. To promote sustainable development in the UK and overseas for the benefit of the public by: (a) the relief of poverty and the improvement of the conditions of life in socially and economically disadvantaged communities; and (b) the promotion of sustainable means of achieving economic growth and regeneration. Sustainable development means “development which meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.” 2. To advance the Christian Faith through outreach and establishing and supporting churches to demonstrate the good news (gospel) of Jesus Christ in the UK and overseas. |
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| The Charity Commission’s public benefit guidance comprises 4 principal divisions: Trust for: the relief of poverty the advancement of education the advancement of religion other purposes beneficial to the community, not falling under any of the preceding heads. In setting objectives and planning activities for the charity, the trustees have given consideration to this guidance and, in particular, the specific guidance on charities for the advancement of religion and relief of poverty. This is evident in our Vision, Mission and Strategy. OUR VISION Why we are doing this |
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To catalyse a Generation of Faith - a Revival Generation. Empowering Christians to spread the Gospel.
OUR MISSION What we do
Train, Support and Equipping people for the Work of Ministry
We facilitate, mobilise & enable Christians to:
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Fulfil the Great Commission
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Support missions, revival and evangelism outreach
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Help establish and support churches
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Relieve poverty through sustainable projects
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Develop technology tools and Christian online resources
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Network Christian communities and promote Christian awareness
Our Strategy
How we operate
We operate within a network of churches, ministries and organisations demonstrating the Kingdom of God. Together we fulfil the Great Commission, making disciples of all nations, baptising and teaching them.
We show the love of Jesus by bringing finance, expertise, technology, equipment & supplies, manpower and prayer support to meet the needs of people and communities. Pooling of resources allows greater economies of scale.
Main activities undertaken for the public benefit
We achieved our objective for the public benefit by undertaking the following main activities in this period. These activities are detailed in Section D of this report and can be summarised as follows:
Implementing Our Objectives: Key Activities and Impact
Evangelism and Outreach
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UK Evangelism: Significant efforts were dedicated to evangelism within the UK, marked by our involvement in the UK Arise Conference, the Christmas Evangelistic Outreach event in collaboration with Hope Church in West Wickham, the Christ for all Nations UK Impartation Breakfast in London, and the Good Friday Celebration with Churches Together in Orpington. These events collectively engaged hundreds of participants and led to 33 individuals making decisions for Christ.
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International Campaigns: Internationally, our evangelism was robust and far-reaching. In Colombia, we held an extensive campaign across three cities, impacting thousands and leading to 870 decisions for Christ. In Kenya, two separate campaigns reached almost 102,000 individuals, with 47,865 decisions for Christ. These efforts were augmented by innovative methods like the Gospel truck for open-air evangelism and youth crusades.
Leadership Training and Support
- Our commitment to leadership development together with our ministry partners was evident in the organization of 7 pastors' conferences, attended by almost 700 pastors and leaders globally. This facilitated the training and empowerment of church leaders, equipping them to effectively minister and lead in their communities and disciple new believers in Christ.
Community Support and Sustainable Development
- In line with our objective of promoting sustainable development, our team actively participated in social impact initiatives. This included support to an orphanage in Kenya, providing essential supplies and demonstrating our commitment to improving life conditions in disadvantaged communities.
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Edifying the Body of Christ We continued to fortify the Christian community through our involvement in the BIMI & Dallas City Wide Prayer Fellowship’s 24-Hour International Prayer Call, which united over 40 churches across 5 continents in prayer and intercession. Digital Engagement and Expansion Since our establishment in 2016, our digital and radio broadcasting footprint has grown. By broadcasting our campaigns and ministry activities on social media platforms like Facebook and YouTube and on local radio stations, we have successfully extended our outreach, engaging with a global audience and amplifying our message.
Through these activities, Raising Foundations has not only adhered to but also significantly advanced its objectives, demonstrating substantial impact both locally and internationally. Our ongoing efforts in evangelism, leadership training, community support, and digital engagement underscore our commitment to fulfilling the Great Commission and enhancing community well-being.
Additional details of objectives and activities (Optional information)
The Trustees extend their heartfelt gratitude to our dedicated volunteers and missionaries whose substantial contributions were instrumental in achieving the charity's objectives this year. We would like to acknowledge:
You may choose to include - The tireless efforts of our mission teams, evangelists, prayer groups, and further statements, where outreach personnel in the UK, Colombia, Kenya, Uganda and the USA, who have passionately shared the Gospel and the love of Jesus Christ in tangible ways. relevant, about:
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policy on grantmaking;
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contribution made by volunteers.
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The invaluable support provided by our technical team, who have expertly managed our website, video production, and various other digital and technological aspects, enhancing our online presence.
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The meticulous assistance offered by our operations and administrative staff, ensuring smooth and efficient functioning behind the scenes.
Additionally, we are deeply appreciative of everyone who has joined forces with us through prayer, intercession, moral support, and financial contributions to Raising Foundations. Your partnership and generosity have been crucial to our efforts and are greatly appreciated!
Section D Achievements and performance
For the period 1st July 2022 to 30th June 2023, Raising Foundations has Summary of the main continued its steadfast commitment to spreading the Gospel both in the United achievements of the charity Kingdom and internationally. Our efforts have been multifaceted, focusing on 4 during the year main areas: evangelism & outreach, leadership training, community support, and the edification of the Body of Christ. In this report, we present our significant achievements, which have been steered by our 4 foundational pillars and brought to life across in a variety of ministry areas. In collaboration with our dedicated ministry partners, we had the privilege of preaching the Gospel to an astounding audience of over 105,000 individuals across 143 events, leading to a remarkable 49,268 decisions for Christ in Colombia, Kenya, the UK, and Uganda. In an effort to nurture these new believers and aid them in their spiritual journey, we distributed over 61,000 Christian books, providing valuable resources for discipleship and personal growth. Additionally, our 7 pastors' conferences, attended by nearly 700 pastors and leaders, further reinforced our dedication to cultivating spiritual leadership and ensuring effective follow-up with new believers.
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| Section D | Achievements andperformance |
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| Supporting these impactful endeavours, the charity effectively raised £36,601 in donations, significantly enhancing our ability to fulfil and expand upon our charitable objectives. 1. Prayer and Intercession Group Our Prayer and Intercession Group has seen notable growth, expanding to include over 60 individuals from across the globe. This team plays a crucial role, undergirding our evangelistic campaigns and ministry activities with fervent prayer and intercession, reflecting our belief in the power of prayer as a foundational element of our ministry. 2. Evangelism Campaigns & Leadership Training (United Kingdom) In our commitment to UK-based ministry, we undertook several significant activities during this period: i. UK Arise Conference in Wales (Aug 2022): We volunteered at the UK Arise Conference in Wales, providing key services including refreshments, parking management, security, and site maintenance. ii. Christmas Evangelistic Outreach (December 2022): We partnered with Hope Church in West Wickham to conduct a Christmas Evangelistic Outreach event. This event was well-attended, with 50 individuals participating, and we rejoice in recording3 decisions for Christduring this time. iii. Christ for all Nations (CFAN) UK Impartation Breakfast (January 2023): Our team played an integral role serving on the ministry team at the Christ for all Nations UK Impartation Breakfast held in London. This event was a pivotal gathering for spiritual enrichment and community connection among UK-based Christian leaders. iv. Good Friday Celebration with Churches Together In Orpington (Easter 2023): Serving as the guest evangelist, we joined the congregations of Churches Together In Orpington for their Good Friday celebrations. This event was marked by an impressive turnout of over 300 participants, with25 individuals responding to the Gospel. v. Green Street Green Baptist Church Coronation Tea (4 May 2023): We were honoured to minister as a guest evangelist at the Green Street Green Baptist Church during their Coronation Tea afternoon. The event was attended by approximately 50 elderly persons, and we witnessed5 individuals respond to the Gospel message,an encouraging testament to our ongoing outreach efforts within the UK. 3. Evangelism Campaigns & Leadership Training (International) Our international campaigns are conducted in collaboration with other ministries and local churches, while local churches are integral in providing follow-up support for new believers, ensuring their discipleship, baptism, and integration into local church communities. Campaign Directors play a vital role in site selection and rallying local church support through Evangelistic and Pastors Alliance Networks. Our evangelists and mission team members actively preach and minister at various events and churches. Funding is allocated for securing campaign venues, permits, security, and setting up necessary equipment such as lighting, stage, and sound systems. We also invest in Bibles and Christian materials for new believers, and use posters, banners, and flyers for event promotion. Personal invitations from partnering churches are also a key part of our outreach strategy. Additionally, we engage in local Christian radio broadcasting to heighten campaign visibility and interact with key community figures like mayors and council |
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members, further extending our reach and impact. During the period the following mission and outreach campaigns were carried out:
- i. Kenya (26 Sep – 14 Oct 2023): Our first campaign in Kenya were marked by a series of 8 evangelistic events in partnership with Operation Hope . These events reached over 1,000 individuals, resulting in over 500 decisions for Christ. Key highlights included 5 tent meetings in Malaha and Kakamega, and 3 outdoor meetings in Kisumu. The outreach extended to a 3-day Pastors & Leaders conference with over 200 attendees and preaching engagements in 3 churches. Demonstrating our commitment to social impact, we visited and donated funds to a local orphanage in Kakamega.
ii. Colombia (20 Oct to 1 Nov 2022): In Colombia, we launched an extensive evangelistic campaign across three cities - Villavicencia, Cartegena (Turbaco), and Bogota (Usme & Mosquera) in partnership with Life Nations and ADN Youth Ministry . The mission team comprised 12 members, with 7 individuals from the UK, Venezuela and Peru forming the Raising Foundations mission team. This campaign was monumental in scope and impact. Across 8 outreach events, we reached nearly 3,000 individuals, with 870 decisions for Christ recorded. The distribution of 1,000 Bibles furthered our goal of spreading the Gospel. This campaign also included 4 pastors conferences with 272 attendees and preaching in 9 churches. A highlight was our participation in local Christian radio, and we also had the opportunity to interact and pray with community leaders, including mayors and council members. iii. Kenya (25 Feb – 8 March 2023): Our second campaign in Kenya in partnership with Operation Hope witnessed 17 outreach events, reaching over 12,300 individuals and resulting in 2,469 decisions for Christ. This campaign included 5 tent meetings and innovative approaches such as a Gospel truck for open-air evangelism and youth crusades, one of which saw 1,500 individuals responding to the Gospel. The campaign also involved 3 outreaches in prisons to wardens and inmates and baptism of 150 individuals. Over 2,000 Christian books were distributed, and 54 new believers were baptized by IFC Prayer Centre Church following our mission. Additional support was provided to a local orphanage with over 100kg of clothes and stationery donated by supporters from the UK.
- iv. Kenya & Uganda (4 – 19 June 2023): In collaboration with 3 other CFAN Evangelism Alliance Evangelists , we conducted a joint CFAN Great Miracle Gospel Crusade in East Africa, reaching nearly 90,000 people with 45,396 decisions for Christ. This extensive campaign consisted of 106 events for street and market pop-ups crusades, youth crusades and 5 days of open-air stage crusades on both sides of the border town of Busia. We distributed 59,451 Christian books, held a pastors dinner, and a 3-day revival fire meeting. Additionally, we had the opportunity to spread the Gospel via Busia border radio on 89.9FM, reaching their estimated audience of 5 million listeners across 5 countries, significantly amplifying our message and impact.
Edifying the Body of Christ - (Church Ministry)
Our commitment to strengthening the Christian community continued through hosting the UK session of BIMI & Dallas City Wide Prayer Fellowship’s 24 Hour International Prayer Call. This monthly event brought together over 40 churches across 5 continents, fostering a global network of prayer and intercession for revival and spiritual awakening.
Significant Achievements and Digital Presence Since 2016
Since our inception in 2016, together with our valued ministry partners, we have achieved remarkable milestones. The charity has seen 61,400 individuals make life-changing decisions for Jesus and has effectively shared the Gospel with over 134,300 people. To broaden our influence, numerous campaigns and ministry activities are available on our social media channels, such as Facebook and
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YouTube. This digital presence enables us to engage with a worldwide community, significantly enhancing the scope and impact of our work.
Section E Financial review
Brief statement of the charity’s policy on reserves
The charity did not have any restricted funds or designated reserves for planned activities. Surplus funds were retained in its reserve deposit bank account.
Details of any funds materially in deficit
n/a
Further financial review details (Optional information)
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the charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising);
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how expenditure has supported the key objectives of the charity;
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investment policy and objectives including any ethical investment policy adopted.
The charity showed net income resources for the financial period ending 30 June 2023 as follows:
| Description | Amount (£) |
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| Donations &Interestreceived | 36,601 |
| Gift Aid Reclaims | 1,280 |
| Cost of charitable activities | (33,269) |
| Net Receipts | 4,683 |
The principal source of income is donations. Accounts are prepared on a receipts and expenditure basis. The charity had surplus cash of £12,975 which is held in our bank accounts, compared to £8,292 in the prior period.
The cost of charitable activities during the period are as follows:
Payments - Costs of charitable activities
| Advertising& Marketing | 706 |
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| Finance Costs | 199 |
| Other UK Support Costs | 79 |
| Mission Lodging& Meals | 2,623 |
| Mission Travel Expenses | 9,080 |
| Mission & Evangelistic Campaigns | 20,582 |
| 1 Colombia Mission* | 10,578 |
| 3 Kenya Missions | 9,904 |
| UK Evangelism | 100 |
| Sub total | 33,269 |
* The Colombia mission is facilitated through our USA ministry partner Life Nations. The £10,578 cost of this mission is incurred in the USA.
The charity operated in the following countries with costs geographically incurred as follows:
| Colombia | 2,520 |
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| Kenya | 6,297 |
| United Kingdom | 13,584 |
| United States | 10,868 |
| Sub total | 33,269 |
Section F Other optional information
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Section G Declaration
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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| Martin Jansen van Vuuren | David Dell |
Olusegun Olusanya | |
Trustee (Chair) |
Trustee | Trustee | |
| 4/29/2024 | 4/30/2024 | 4/30/2024 |
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Raising Foundations 1165818
Receipts and payments accounts CC16a
For the period Period start date Period end date
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from 01-Jul-22 30-Jun-23
Section A Receipts and payments
Unrestricted Restricted Endowment
Total funds Last year
funds funds funds
to the nearest
to the nearest £ to the nearest £ to the nearest £ to the nearest £
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A1 Receipts
Donations 26,215 10,386 - 36,601 1,739
Gift Aid Reclaim 1,280 - - 1,280 2,513
Interest on deposit account 71 - - 71 2
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27,566 10,386 - 37,952 4,254
Sub total (Gross income for AR)
A2 Asset and investment sales,
(see table).
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Total receipts 27,566 10,386 - 37,952 4,254
A3 Payments
Costs of charitable activities 22,883 10,386 - 33,269 9,874
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Sub total [ 22,883 ] 10,386 - 33,269 9,874
A4 Asset and investment
purchases, (see table)
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Sub total [ - ] - - - -
Total payments 22,883 10,386 - 33,269 9,874
Net of receipts/(payments) 4,683 - - 4,683 - 5,621
A5 Transfers between funds - - - - -
A6 Cash funds last year end 8,292 - - 8,292 13,913
Cash funds this year end 12,975 - - 12,975 8,292
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CCXX R1 accounts (SS)
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Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period
| Categories Signed by one or two trustees on behalf of all the trustees B5 Liabilities B4 Assets retained for the charity’s own use B3 Investment assets B2 Other monetary assets B1 Cash funds |
Signature Expenses to be reimbursed Details Details Details Total cash funds (agree balances with receipts and payments account(s)) Details CAF Cash Account CAF Saving Account TransferWise Account USD TransferWise Account GBP TransferWise Account AUD TransferWise Account EUR Paypal Account Details |
Unrestricted funds Restricted funds to nearest £ to nearest £ 2,038 - 10,929 - - 8 - - - - 12,975 - OK OK Unrestricted funds Restricted funds to nearest £ to nearest £ - - - - - - Fund to which asset belongs Cost (optional) - - - Fund to which asset belongs Cost (optional) - - - Fund to which liability relates Amount due (optional) - - Print Name Martin Jansen van Vuuren Olusegun Olusanya David Dell |
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| Endowment funds to nearest £ - - - Current value (optional) - - - Current value (optional) - - - When due (optional) Date of approval 4/30/2024 4/29/2024 4/30/2024 |
CCXX R2 accounts (SS)
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Raising Foundations Charity number: 1165818
Independent examiner's report to the trustees of Raising Foundations
I report to the charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of Raising Foundations for the year ended 30th June 2023.
Responsibilities and basis of report
As the charity trustees of the Trust you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 ('the Act').
I report in respect of my examination of the Trust's accounts carried out under section 145 of the Act and in carrying out my examination I have followed all applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act.
Independent examiner's statement
I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect:
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accounting records were not kept in respect of the Trust as required by section 130 of the Act; or
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the accounts do not accord with those records; or
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the accounts do not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the form and content of accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 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.
I confirm that there are no other matters to which your attention should be drawn to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
Signed:
Paulina Rosmiarek for and on behalf of Finance Box Limited 128b The Street, Rustington, Littlehampton, West Sussex, BN16 3DA
Date: 26[th] April 2024
Finance Box Limited, a company registered in England and Wales \ Company Number: 09905400 Registered Address: 128B The Street, Rustington, West Sussex, BN16 3DA