Registered Charity Number 1171688
Mt Moriah Apostolic Church CIO
Trustees Report and Accounts for the year ended
31 March 2024
Mt Moriah Apostolic Church CIO Trustees Report and Accounts For the year ended 31 March 2024
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| Charity Information | 2 |
| Trustees Report | 3/7 |
| Independent Examiner’s Report | 8/9 |
| Statement of Financial Activities | 10 |
| Balance Sheet | 11 |
| Notes to the Accounts | 12/14 |
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Mt Moriah Apostolic Church CIO Trustees Report and Accounts For the year ended 31 March 2024
References and administrative information
Trustees
Pastor Noel Gibson (Chair) Missionary Esmena Taylor(Treasurer) Missionary Sonia Gibson(Secretary) Mrs Joyce Reid
Principal address
5 Dalston Close Netherton Dudley DY2 8HR Independent Examiners Modest & Co Financial Services Ltd 189 Greenhill Avenue Sheffield S8 7TJ Bankers NatWest Merry Hill Centre Brierley Hill West Midlands DY1 1LW
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Mt Moriah Apostolic Church CIO Trustees Report and Accounts For the year ended 31 March 2024
Trustees Report
Introduction
The trustees present their report with the financial statements of the charity for the year ended 31 March 2024. The trustees have adopted the provisions of 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 and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effective 1 January 2019).
Mt Moriah Apostolic Church was incorporated as a charitable Incorporated organisation on 20 February 2017.
This decision was driven primarily by the desire to take advantage of the separate legal personality and limited legal liability for Trustees.
Mt Moriah Apostolic Church is an Independent Member of the Bethel United Church of Jesus Christ (Apostolic) UK family of Churches, which pursues similar aims and signposts local beneficiaries to our services.
Aims and purposes
Mt Moriah Apostolic Church has the responsibility of promoting the Oneness Apostolic Faith, primarily but not exclusively within Dudley and the surrounding area, evangelism, social and community.
Mt Moriah Apostolic Church services and worship are through scriptures, prayer, singing and music.
Objectives and Activities
Mt Moriah Apostolic Church is committed to ensuring that as many people as possible come to worship at the church and to become part of the community of Dudley.
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Trustees Report(Continued)
Achievements and Performances
Mt Moriah held weekly service on Sunday mornings throughout the year. There are no evening meetings at the hall.
The first part of our Sunday service is dedicated to prayer and thanksgiving. The second part of the service is worship service where all attendees can participate. This part of the worship includes giving.
We have Sunday School in the evening, mid-week prayer and fasting service. Bible study held weekly on zoom; daily prayers held twice per day. We have prayer meetings in brethren`s home. This gives Christian and nonChristian the opportunity to enhance their learning, to know more about God.
We visited members that are shut in, prayed with them, and gave gifts.
We have four departments in our church. The Women's, the brotherhood, the Youth, and Treasured Saint department.
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Trustees Report(Continued
Statement of Trustees` responsibilities
The Charities Act 2011 requires the trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial year which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charity and of the incoming resources and application of resources of the charity for that period. In preparing these financial statements, the trustees are required to:
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Select suitable accounting policies and apply them consistently
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Observe the methods and principles of the Charities SORP 2005;
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Make judgements and accounting estimates that are reasonable and prudent
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State whether applicable accounting standards have been followed, subject to any material departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements; and
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Prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to do so.
The trustees are responsible for keeping sufficient accounting records that disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charity and enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Charities Act 2011. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charity and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention of fraud and other irregularities.
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Trustees Report(continued)
Structure, Governance And Management
The Church is governed by an Approved Governing Document. Members of the Church are accepted in accordance with the Constitution which requires them to be or to have been publicly baptised on the profession of faith in Jesus Christ and following a mode of baptism as per Acts 2v38.
A trustee meeting takes place throughout the year and has responsibility for the overall policy of the church. In accordance with the Constitution, the trustees, who together with the Pastor, Church Secretary and Treasurer, are responsible for the day to day running of the church’s work, and the financial and legal aspects of the charity. All trustees are encouraged to take an appropriate part in the spiritual and practical tasks involved in the furtherance of the charitable objective.
Relevant matters may be submitted to the General Congregational Church meeting by the Trustees for guidance or may be raised by members in General Congregational Church meeting for further consideration by the Trustees.
Public Benefit
The trustees have considered the guidance produced by the Charity Commission on the provision of public benefit and they confirm that public benefit has been provided By:-.
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➢ Providing regular public worship open to all
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➢ Providing sacred space for personal prayer and contemplation
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➢ Conducting pastoral work including visiting the sick and the bereaved
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➢ Teaching Christianity through sermons and Bible studies.
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➢ Promoting the whole mission of the church through activities for senior citizens, parents and toddlers and other special needs groups
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Trustees Report (Continued)
Financial Review
Total receipts on ordinary unrestricted funds were £9,741-2024(2023-£14,576) and are detailed in the financial statements.
£5,893-2024(2023-£6,872) was spent to provide the Christian ministry.
The net result for the year was a surplus of £3,848-2024(2023-£7,704) and adding bank and deposit balances brought forward at the beginning of the year, the balances carried forward at 31 March 2024 for unrestricted funds totalled £72,987 (2023-£69,139).
Reserves Policy
The Trustees review the policy on reserves and set targets at least once per annum with reference to the guidance and terminology published by the Charity Commission. The policy is also reviewed, when warranted by changes in risk assessment or business plans. The review includes unrestricted and, designated funds and tangible fixed assets. Transfer to and from funds are authorised by the Trustees acting as a whole.
Risk Management
The trustees have examined the major risks which the charity is exposed, and are satisfied that systems are in place to mitigate exposure to the major risks.
Approved by the Trustees
Pastor Noel Gibson (Chair)
December 2024
December 2024
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Independent examiner’s report to Mt Moriah Apostolic Church CIO
I report on the accounts of the charity for the year ended 31 March 2024 which are set out on pages 10 to 14.
Respective responsibilities of the Committee and the examiner
The charitys trustees are responsible for the preparation of accounts. The charitys trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year section 144(2) of the charities Act 2011 (the 2011 Act) and that an independent examination is needed.
It is my responsibility to:
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Examine the accounts under section 145 of the 2011 Act.
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To follow the procedures laid down in the general Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 act; and
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To state whether particular matters have come to my attention
Basis of independent examiner`s report
My examination was carried out in accordance with the General Directions given by the Charity Commission.
An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts, and seeking explanations from you as trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit and consequently no opinion is given as to whether the accounts present a true and fair view and the report is limited to those matters set out in the statement below.
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Independent examiner’s statement
In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention:
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(1) Which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the requirements:
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to keep accounting records in accordance with section 130 of the 2011 Act; and
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to prepare accounts, which accord with the accounting records and comply with the requirements of the 2011 Act
have not been met; or
- (2) to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
Donovan St H Modest, HND (Business Studies - Accounting), ACG, CIMA Adv Dip MA, CeMAP
Modest & Co Financial Services Ltd 189 Greenhill Avenue, Sheffield, S8 7TJ December 2024
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Statement of Financial Activities
| Notes | Unrestricted Fund |
Total Funds | Total Funds | |
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| 2024 | 2024 | 2023 | ||
| £ | £ | £ | ||
| INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM | ||||
| Donation and legacies | 2 | 9,630 | 9,630 | 14,549 |
| Investment income | 3 | 111 | 111 | 27 |
| Total | 9,741 | 9,741 | 14,576 | |
| EXPENDED ON | ||||
| Charitable activities | 4 | 5,893 | 5,893 | 2,785 |
| 4,087 | ||||
| Total | 5,893 | 5,893 | 6,872 | |
| NET INCOME | 3,848 | 3,848 | 7,704 | |
| RECONCILLIATION OF FUNDS | ||||
| Total funds brought forward | 69,139 | 69,139 | 61,435 | |
| TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD | 72,987 | 72,987 | 69,139 |
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Balance Sheet as at 31 March 2024
| 2023 | 2023 | 2022 | ||
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| Notes | £ | £ | £ | |
| Fixed Assets | ||||
| Fixtures & Fittings Equipment |
- | - | ||
| Current Assets | ||||
| Cash at Bank | 73,507 | 69,539 | ||
| Current Liabilities | ||||
| Amount falling due within one year |
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520 | 400 | |
| Net current assets | 72,987 | 69,139 | ||
| Total Assets less Current Liabilities |
72,987 | 69,139 | ||
| Creditors: amount falling due after one year |
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| Total Net Assets | 72,987 | 69,139 | ||
| Funds of the charity | ||||
| Total Unrestricted Funds | 72,987 | 69,139 |
The notes on pages 12 to 14 form part of these financial statements
Accounts approved by the Trustees
Pastor Noel Gibson (Chair)
December 2024
December 2024
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Notes to the financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2024
1 Accounting Policies
a) Basis of preparation of financial statements
The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention
b) Income and Expenditure
All income and expenditure is accounted for on an accrual basis.
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Fund Accounting
The unrestricted funds are available for use at the discretion of the Trustees in furtherance of the general objectives of the Charity.
There are no restricted funds held by the Charity
d) Tangible fixed assets
Tangible fixed assets are stated at cost less depreciation. Depreciation is provided at rates calculated to write off the cost of the fixed assets, less their estimated residual value, over their expected useful lives on the following bases:
Fixtures, fittings & Equipment
25% straight line
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Notes to the financial statements -continued for the year ended 31 March 2024
2 Donation and Legacies
| 2024 | 2024 | 2023 | |
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| Unrestricted Funds |
Total Funds | Total Funds | |
| £ | £ | £ | |
| Donations & Offering |
7,885 | 7,675 | |
| Gift Aid | 1,745 | 6,874 | |
| Total | 9,630 | 14,549 |
3. INVESTMENT INCOME
| 2023 | 2023 | 2023 | |
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| Unrestricted Funds |
Total Funds | Total Funds | |
| £ | £ | £ | |
| Interest Received | 111 | 111 | 27 |
| Total | 111 | 111 | 27 |
4. Expenditure on Charitable Activites
| . Expenditure on Charitable Activites |
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| 2024 | 2023 | |
| £ | £ | |
| Mission & Ministry Cost | 1,853 | 1,705 |
| Evangelism & Outreach | - | - |
| Ecclesiastical Support Cost [Contribution towards the responsibilities of the National Church] |
480 | 480 |
| Honorarium | 600 | 600 |
| Administrative expenses | 129 | 490 |
| Communication | 144 | 203 |
| Depreciation on tangible assets: Owned by the Charity | - | |
| Consultancy Fees | 559 | |
| Insurance | 264 | 254 |
| Rent | 1,570 | 1,725 |
| Supplies & Services | 22 | |
| Equipment/Furniture Non-Capital | 8 | |
| Training & Short Courses | 133 | |
| Legal and professional fees | 175 | 145 |
| Accountancy Support | 559 | |
| Independent Examination | 520 | 400 |
| Miscellaneous Expenses | 150 | 156 |
| Total Administrative expenses | 5,893 | 7,704 |
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Notes to the financial statements -continued for the year ended 31 March 2024
5. Trustees Remuneration and Benefits
One trustee received £600-2024(£600-2023), not as a trustee but for services provided to the charity.
Trustees` Expenses
There was no trustee`s expenses paid for the year ended 31 March 2023, nor for the year ended 31 March 2024
6. Tangible Fixed Assets
| Fixtures, fittings & Equipment |
Total | |
|---|---|---|
| £ | £ | |
| Cost | ||
| 1 April 2023 | 1,689 | 1,689 |
| Additions | ||
| Surplus on revaluation | - | - |
| Disposal | ||
| At 31 March 2024 | 1,689 | 1,689 |
| Depreciation | ||
| At 1 April 2023 | 1,689 | 1,689 |
| Charge for the year | ||
| On disposals | ||
| At 31 March 2024 | 1,689 | 1,689 |
| Net book value | ||
| At 31 March 2024 | - | - |
| At 31 March 2023 | - | - |
7. Creditors
| 2024 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|
| £ | £ | |
| Creditors: amounts falling due within one year | 520 | 400 |
| 520 | 400 |
8. RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURE
There were no related party transactions for the year ended 31 March 2024.
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