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2024-06-30-accounts

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Trustees' Annual Report for the period

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Period end date

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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

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Trustee name Office
1 Martin Jansen Van Vuuren Trustee (Chair)
2 David Peter Dell Trustee
3 Olusegun Olatokunbo Olusanya Trustee
4 Lawrence Okiror Trustee (New)
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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.

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Additional governance issues

Organisational Structure

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 , who manage the affairs of the CIO and exercise all the powers of the organisation. Trustees do not receive remuneration for their services.

Trustee Appointment

During the financial period, Lawrence Okiror was appointed as a trustee on 24 June 2024.

Partnerships and Collaborations

Raising Foundations partners with local and international churches and evangelistic ministries to deliver evangelism, leadership training, compassion projects and preaching the Word of God, while strengthening the Body of Christ through discipleship, teaching and ministry outreach.

During this reporting period we collaborated with churches and evangelistic organisations in the UK, USA, Kenya, Uganda and Lesotho to advance our charitable objectives. Key ministry partnerships included:

Policies and Risk Management

Trustee Induction & Training

Related Parties

The charity does not have any related party transactions and trustees adhere to conflict-of-interest policies.

Risk Management

Trustees actively assess risks in financial management, international operations, safeguarding and legal compliance , ensuring that appropriate systems and procedures are in place.

Section C Objectives and activities

Summary of the objects of the charity set out in its governing document:

Summary of the Objects of the Charity

The charity’s objectives, as set out in its constitution, are:

  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 .

  2. Sustainable development means “development which meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.”

  3. 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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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):

Summary of the Main Activities Undertaken for the Public Benefit

The Charity Commission’s public benefit guidance defines 4 principal divisions: “ Relief of poverty, Advancement of education, Advancement of religion and Other purposes beneficial to the community” .

In setting objectives and planning activities, the trustees have given due consideration to this guidance, particularly in relation to the advancement of religion and the relief of poverty . This is reflected in our Vision, Mission and Approach as we actively work to:

Through these activities, we achieve our charitable objectives for the public benefit. A summary of key achievements during the reporting period is provided in Section D: Achievements and Performance .

Our Guiding Purpose: Vision, Mission & Approach

At the heart of Raising Foundations is a commitment to seeing a generation transformed by faith, equipped to share the Gospel and mobilised to demonstrate the love of Christ in action.

OUR VISION - Why we are doing this? Catalysing a Generation of Faith – a Revival Generation

OUR MISSION - What we do to fulfil the vision?

Advancing the Gospel – Strengthening the Church – Transforming Communities

We raise up and equip believers to spread the Gospel, strengthen the Church and transform communities through evangelism, discipleship, leadership development and acts of compassion.

HOW WE FULFIL OUR MISSION - Four Ministry Pillars

We train, equip and mobilise Christians through our Four Core Ministry Pillars designed to fulfil our charitable purpose and deliver lasting impact:

OUR APPROACH - How We Work to Achieve the Mission

We operate within a network of churches and evangelistic organisations to advance the Gospel, strengthen the Church and transform communities. Through these partnerships, we pool resources—prayer, finance, expertise, manpower, technology and equipment—to expand our reach and increase impact.

Prayer is at the heart of all we do , covering our ministry, partners, volunteers, churches and those we serve—seeking God’s guidance, provision and transformation in every initiative . By working together, we fulfil the Great Commission in Matthew 28:19-20, making disciples of all nations, baptising them and teaching them to walk in faith .

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We deliver this mission through the following Four Ministry Pillars :

Pillar 1: Evangelism & Outreach

Proclaiming the Gospel worldwide and reaching communities with the message of Jesus Christ.

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Activity Description
Evangelistic Campaigns Large-scale open-air events, tent gatherings and pop-up Gospel outreaches.
Gospel Truck Outreach Mobile evangelism in educational institutions, clinics, markets, streets, open spaces.
Youth Outreach Events Evangelism engaging young people (All attendees receive a discipleship book as a gift).
Prison Ministry Ministering to inmates with both spiritual and practical support.
One-to-One Evangelism Personal sharing of faith in various everyday settings.
Radio & Social Media Evangelism Spreading the Gospel through digital platforms - Radio, Facebook, Youtube etc.
Mission Trips Short-term missions reaching communities in different regions and countries.
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Pillar 2: Church Ministry (Discipleship)

Strengthening the Body of Christ and helping believers grow in faith.

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Activity Description
Preaching in Churches Sharing the Gospel and strengthening congregations.
Revival Fire Conferences Larger gatherings focused on spiritual revival and empowering believers.
Church Planting Establishing and supporting new Christian communities and church fellowships.
Christian & Discipleship Materials Supplying Bibles, discipleship books and digital resources to new believers & churches.
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Pillar 3: Train, Equip & Mobilise (Leadership Development)

Equipping church leaders, evangelists and missionaries to lead, disciple and evangelise effectively.

Activity Description
Pastor & Leaders Conferences Training sessions to strengthen church leadership and develop discipleship capacity.
Evangelist & Missionary Training Equipping individuals for ministry, missions and public Gospel outreach.
Evangelism Networking Connecting evangelists for collaboration, encouragement and shared outreach.
Outreach Materials Providing literature, discipleship materials and Decision Cards to equip outreach teams.
Evangelism Equipment Supplying portable sound systems, microphones etc tools to support evangelists in
Gospel proclamation.
Evangelist Mobilisation Support Resourcing and provide practical support for evangelists to participate in international
Gospel campaigns and ministry opportunities.

Pillar 4: Compassion & Community Initiatives

Demonstrating Christ’s love through practical support to vulnerable communities.

Activity Description
Supporting Orphans Providing food, clothing, stationery and essential aid to orphans and vulnerable children.
Humanitarian Aid Supplying food, hygiene items and practical support to prisoners and disadvantaged
communities.
Bible & Book Distribution Providing Christian resources as part of outreach and discipleship efforts, ensuring
access to the Word of God.
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Additional details of objectives and activities (Optional information)

Contribution Made by Volunteers

You may choose to include further statements, where relevant, about:

to include further The Trustees are deeply grateful to the many volunteers who contributed across all areas of the charity’s statements, where relevant, about: work. From evangelists and mission teams serving in Kenya, Uganda, Lesotho and the UK, to local  policy on church volunteers supporting follow-up and discipleship, their time and dedication were vital to the grantmaking; success of this year’s activities.

We also acknowledge the valuable contributions of those supporting in prayer, media, logistics and administration, and thank all who partnered with Raising Foundations through prayer, encouragement and financial giving.

Grantmaking & Programme-Related Investment Policy

Raising Foundations did not engage in external grantmaking or programme-related investments during the reporting period.

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Section D Achievements and performance

Summary of the main achievements of the charity during the year:

Achievements and Performance for the Public Benefit

During the reporting period, Raising Foundations fulfilled its charitable objectives— particularly the advancement of religion and the relief of poverty —through a range of impactful activities across the UK, Kenya, Uganda and Lesotho.

— These efforts, delivered through our FOUR Core Ministry Pillars Evangelism, Discipleship, Leadership Development and Compassion —strengthened churches, supported communities and brought the message of Christ to thousands, with outcomes summarised as follows:

Pillar 1: Evangelism & Outreach

Proclaiming the Gospel worldwide and reaching communities with the message of Jesus Christ.

Raising Foundations conducted 145 ministry engagements across Kenya, Uganda, Lesotho and the UK —reaching over 65,000 people with the Gospel , resulting in 43,893 recorded decisions for Christ and 64,796 discipleship books distributed to support new believers and outreach efforts.

These included open-air Gospel events, youth outreaches, Gospel Truck, Tent and prison ministry, pastors' and revival conferences, church preaching, personal evangelism and evangelism training. The impact of these campaigns was further extended through humanitarian aid to orphans and disadvantaged communities, Gospel radio broadcasts and partnerships with local churches for follow-up and discipleship.

Here are the highlights by Country:

KENYA RF MISSION – Kakamega (28 Jul - 9 Aug 2023)

A team of 9 international evangelists , missionaries and a musician from Rwanda, UK and Germany, together with local churches, conducted 67 ministry engagements— reaching nearly 31,000 people with the Gospel and resulting in 20,528 recorded decisions for Jesus. During the campaign, 29,256 discipleship books were distributed and the Gospel was also broadcasted on radio , further extending outreach.

The Campaign included:

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UGANDA FIRECAMP & FIREWAVE – Mbale (4-22 April 2024)

Two Raising Foundations evangelists took part in CFAN’s Firecamp & Firewave in Mbale, Uganda —one serving on the leadership team training 108 evangelists for ministry , both leading outreach in surrounding towns and villages. Together, we held 45 Gospel events, reaching 24,698 people with 17,087 decisions for Christ and distributed 24,346 discipleship books to equip new believers and youth attendees.

The Campaign included:

LESOTHO GOSPEL CAMPAIGN (9-18 February 2024)

In Lesotho, one of world’s poorest nations—a third of the population living below the poverty line— 4 evangelists from the UK, South Africa and Lesotho partnered with local churches for 30 ministry engagements , reaching 9,400+ people and recording 6,264 decisions for Christ . Outreach was extended through Gospel radio broadcast and 11,180 discipleship books were distributed.

The Campaign included:

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UK GOSPEL EVENTS & NETWORKING (December 2023 – March 2024)

Raising Foundations partnered with churches and evangelists in the UK to share the Gospel and strengthen networks for evangelism, reaching 270+ attendees and leading to 14 decisions for Christ.

The UK events Included:

Pillar 2: Church Ministry (Discipleship) Strengthening the Body of Christ and helping believers grow in faith.

Alongside evangelism, Raising Foundations promotes discipleship and spiritual growth by preaching in churches, hosting revival conferences, distributing resources and connecting believers to local churches—strengthening congregations to nurture new believers beyond the initial Gospel encounter. We involve churches in our campaigns to enable follow-up through visits, calls, invitations and baptisms that connect new believers to the body of Christ. Key Activities & Impact:

Pillar 3: Train, Equip & Mobilise (Leadership Development) Equipping church leaders, evangelists and missionaries to lead, disciple and evangelise effectively.

Raising Foundations is committed to strengthening the Body of Christ by training and equipping leaders, evangelists and missionaries . We provide spiritual and practical resources to enhance ministry impact, support follow-up, equip outreach teams with materials and equipment and resource evangelists to engage in global Gospel initiatives and ongoing outreach.

Key Activities & Impact:

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Pillar 4: Compassion & Community Initiatives

Demonstrating Christ’s love through practical support to vulnerable communities.

Raising Foundations demonstrates the love of Christ through practical acts of compassion, serving orphans, prisoners and disadvantaged communities . These efforts, delivered in partnership with donors and local churches, meet physical needs and reflect the heart of the Gospel in action.

Key Activities & Impact:

SUMMARY

Through our four ministry pillars— Evangelism & Outreach , Discipleship , Leadership Development and Compassion —Raising Foundations has impacted lives across multiple nations. By proclaiming the Gospel, equipping believers, supporting churches and showing Christ’s love in action, we continue to fulfil our charitable purpose and serve the public benefit. We give thanks to God for the fruit of these efforts and remain committed to advancing His Kingdom.

These ministry achievements were made possible through the generous financial support of our donors and partners. Further details provided in Section E: Financial Review.

Section E Financial review
Brief statement of the
charity’s policy on
reserves
Details of any funds
materially in deficit
Policy on Reserves
During the reporting period the charity held£12,169 in restricted funds, all applied to their
intended purposes as follows:

Kenya Mission - £9,169

Lesotho Mission - £500

Zambia Gospel Support - £2,500
No designated reserves were held. Surplus funds were retained in the charities reserve deposit
account. All funds are held in standard UK bank accounts.
n/a

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Further Financial Review Further Financial Review Further Financial Review Details Details Details Details
During the reporting period, Raising Foundations received a total of £30,234to support its charitable activities—
comprising£22,024in donations and interest and£8,210through Gift Aid reclaims.
Theprincipal source of incomewas individual donations, with Gift Aid supplementing UK contributions. These funds
supported ministry work across the UK, Kenya, Uganda and Lesotho—enabling Gospel campaigns, leadership training,
discipleship resource distribution and compassionate outreach. We aredeeply grateful to all donors and partners
whose generosity made this Kingdom impact possible.
Accounts are prepared on areceipts and payments basis. A summary of income and expenses for the financial year
ending 30 June 2024 as follows:
Summary of Receipts and Payments
Description Amount (£)
Donations & Interest received 22,024
GiftAidReclaims 8,210
Cost of charitable activities (19,099)
Net Receipts 11,135
At the end of the financial year (30 June 2024), the charity held£24,110 in bank reserves, compared with £12,975in
the prior period.
The cost of charitable activities during the period was as follows:
Breakdown of Charitable Expenditure by Activity
Classification
Payments		 – Activity **Amount(£ **
Administration (Support costs)
IT Software, Bank Charges, Insurance etc		 970
Governance costs
AccountancyFees		 1,260
Advertising& Marketing 267
Printing& Stationery 390
Mission Lodging& Meals 2,628
Mission Travel Expenses 7,223
Costs of charitable activities
Mission & Evangelistic
Kenya Mission		 Campaigns 6,361
2,721
Lesotho Mission 730
Uganda Mission 373
Zambia Mission Support 2,490
UK Evangelism 47
Sub total 19,099
The charity operated in the following countries with costs geographically incurred as follows:
Region **Amount(£ **
Kenya 3,873
Lesotho 876
South Africa 1,906
Uganda 781
United Kingdom 9,173
United States 2,490
Sub total 19,099

Guidance: You may choose to include additional information, where relevant about:

Section F

Other optional information

Future Plans

Looking ahead, Raising Foundations plans to build on the momentum of this year’s campaigns by strengthening followup structures for discipleship, deepening partnerships with local churches and launching new Gospel initiatives in South Africa and UK.

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Section G

Declaration

The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.

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Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees
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Signature: D P Dell Martin Jansen van vuuren Martin Jansen van vuuren (Apr 18, 2025 06:34 GMT+1) D P Dell (Apr 25, 2025 12:30 GMT+1) Full name: Martin Jansen van Vuuren David Dell Position: Trustee (Chair) Trustee Date: Apr 18, 2025 Apr 25, 2025

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INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT

TO THE TRUSTEES OF

RAISING FOUNDATIONS

I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of Raising Foundations ('the charity') for the year ended 30 June 2024 on pages 12 to 13 following.

Responsibilities and basis of report

As the trustees of the charity you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 (‘the 2011 Act’).

I report in respect of my examination of the charity’s accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination I have followed all the applicable 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 material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect: 1. accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the 2011 Act; or

  1. the accounts do not accord with the accounting records.

I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.

Sarah Crispin

Sarah Crispin (Apr 28, 2025 15:50 GMT+1)

Sarah Crispin ACA Stewardship 1 Lamb's Passage LONDON EC1Y 8AB

Date: Apr 28, 2025

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Raising Foundations 1165818
Receipts and payments accounts CC16a
For the period Period start date Period end date
To
from 01-Jul-23 30-Jun-24
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 £
£
A1 Receipts
Donations 12,312 9,357 - 21,669 36,601
Gift Aid Reclaim 5,398 2,812 - 8,210 1,280
Interest on deposit account 355 - - 355 71
- - - - -
18,065 12,169 - 30,234 37,952
Sub total (Gross income for AR)
A2 Asset and investment sales,
(see table).
- - - -
- - - - -
Sub total - - - - -
Total receipts 18,065 12,169 - 30,234 37,952
A3 Payments
Administration (Support Costs) 919 50 - 970 279
Governance costs 1,260 - - 1,260 -
Costs of charitable activities 4,750 12,119 - 16,869 32,991
Sub total 6,930 12,169 - 19,099 33,269
A4 Asset and investment
purchases, (see table)
- - - -
- - - -
Sub total - - - - -
Total payments 6,930 12,169 - 19,099 33,269
Net of receipts/(payments) 11,135 - - 11,135 4,683
A5 Transfers between funds - - - - -
A6 Cash funds last year end 12,975 - - 12,975 8,292
Cash funds this year end 24,110 - - 24,110 12,975
Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period
Unrestricted Restricted Endowment
Categories Details funds funds funds
to nearest £ to nearest £ to nearest £
B1 Cash funds CAF Cash Account 5,082 -
CAF Saving Account 17,878 -
TransferWise Account USD
- -
TransferWise Account GBP
430 -
TransferWise Account AUD
- -
TransferWise Account EUR
- -
Paypal Account -
Undeposited Funds 720 - -
Total cash funds 24,110 - -
(agree balances with receipts and payments
CCXX R1 accounts (SS) 1 account(s)) OK OK 08/04/2025OK
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Signed by one or two trustees on behalf
of all the trustees
B3 Investment assets
B5 Liabilities
B4 Assets retained for the
charity’s own use
B2 Other monetary assets		 Details
Signature
Details
Details
Details
Debtors
Martin Jansen van vuuren (Apr 18, 2025 06:34 GMT+1)
Martin Jansen van vuuren
D P Dell (Apr 25, 2025 12:30 GMT+1)
D P Dell		 Unrestricted
funds
Restricted
funds
to nearest £
to nearest £
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Amount due
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David Dell		 Endowment
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Apr 25, 2025

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CCXX R2 accounts (SS)

08/04/2025