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2023-03-31-accounts

Trustees' Annual Report for the period

Period start date Period end date Day 01 Month 04 Year 2022 Day 31 Month 03 Year 2023 To

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Section A Reference and administration details

GLORY AND FIRE MINISTRIES INTERNATIONAL

Charity name Other names charity is known by Registered charity number (if any) 1171914

Charity's principal address 2-6 CAUDWELL STREET

BEDFORD Postcode MK429AD

Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity

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20		 Trustee name Office (if any) Dates acted if not for whole
year		 Name of person (or body) entitled
to appoint trustee (ifany)
Amina Dikedi-
Ajakaiye		 02 March 2017
Marsha Mungo-
Okolie		 02 March 2017
Christina
Emmanuel-Odiachi		 23 February 2023
Names of the trustees for the charity, if any, (for example, any custodian trustees)
Name Dates acted if not for whole year

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Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information) Type of adviser Name Address

Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information)

Section B Structure, governance and management

Description of the charity’s trusts

CONSTITUTION Type of governing document (eg. trust deed, constitution) TRUST How the charity is constituted (eg. trust, association, company) APPOINTED BY EXISTING BOARD Trustee selection methods (eg. appointed by, elected by)

Additional governance issues (Optional information)

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Section C Objectives and activities

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

The Trustees present their report and financial statements of Glory and Fire Ministries International for the year ended 31st March 2023. The trustees confirm that the Trustees' report and financial statements of the charity comply with the statutory requirements of the Charities Act 2011, the Charity's governing document and the provisions of the Statement of Recommended Practice (SORP) Accounting and Reporting by charities issued in 2005.

Structure, Governance and Management: The management of the Charity is vested in the Church leadership supported by the Board of Trustees. One member was added to the Board of Trustees Structure. No changes were made to Glory and Fire Ministries Intl’s supplemental deed dated January 2013. There were no changes to the object of the Charity.

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)

OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES

The Charity’s objectives are for the public benefit: 1. The advancement of the Christian religion through worship, prayer, regular bible study and training. 2. Service - provision of pastoral care to the congregation; 3. Relief of poverty among its members, the community, and the UK 4. Missionary activities - developing confidence in evangelism and in capacity to spread the Word of God and faith to all

THE BOARD

The board of trustees is well resourced. The trustees bring to Glory and Fire Ministries International a broad range of skills and experience that gives the needed direction to the Charity. Trustees held several board meetings during the year virtually and in person.

Additional details of objectives and activities (Optional information)

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Section D Achievements and performance

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Section D Achievements and performance

Summary of the main achievements of the charity during the year

KEY ACHIEVEMENTS

The financial year 2022/2023 saw the charity continue to deliver on its public benefit goals. In line with its objectives various inhouse programmes were held including church services, counselling, and training.

The charity’s flagship programme, the Lynn Otti’s Free Food Shop (LOFFS) saw an uptake in its services. We extended our community reach with a notable increase in the number of families served in 2022 -2023. Overall a successful awareness drive. The charity was powered by the input and dedication of volunteers who worked relentlessly to ensure it was a successful year.

A number of training sessions were held for departmental leaders and volunteers. The commitment and tenacity of volunteers and the wider church family ensured that the charity had a successful year, fulfilling its objectives.

FUTURE PLANS

The trustees have the following plan:

PUBLIC BENEFIT

The Trustees confirm that they have referred to the Charities Commission's guidance on public benefit when reviewing the charity's aims, objectives and activities and are satisfied that they fully meet it.

Risk Management

The Trustees have assessed the major risks to which the charity is

exposed regarding safety, the operations, and finances of the charity, and are satisfied that there are systems in place to mitigate our

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Section E Financial review

Financial Review

Brief statement of the charity’s policy on reserves

• Principal funding sources. The charity’s main source of fund this year has been through tithes, offerings and voluntary donations from its members.

• Salaries and wages - One employed staff member on salary. The charity also engages the services of volunteers. No trustee was remunerated during this financial year.

Details of any funds materially in deficit

Further financial review details (Optional information)

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Statement of Trustee's Responsibilities

The Trustees are responsible for preparing the Annual Report and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and regulations. Charity law requires the Trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial year. Under that law the Trustees have elected to prepare the financial statements in accordance with United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice (United Kingdom Accounting Standards and applicable law). The financial statements are required by law to give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the Church and of the surplus or deficit of the Church for that period.

In preparing these financial statements, the Trustees are required to:

The Trustees recognize their responsibilities to keep proper 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 Charity Act 2011. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charity and hence taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities. The appended financial statements have been prepared on the accruals basis and have been examined by an independent examiner, whose report is also appended.

Section F Other optional information

Section G Declaration

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

Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees

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Signature(s)

Full name(s)
Position (eg Secretary, Chair,
etc)
Date		 Amina Dikedi-Ajakaiye

Trustee
31/01/2024
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GLORY AND FIRE MINISTRIES INTERNATIONAL GLORY AND FIRE MINISTRIES INTERNATIONAL GLORY AND FIRE MINISTRIES INTERNATIONAL 1171914
Receipts andpayments accounts
For the period
from		 01/04/2022 To 31/03/2023

CC16a

Section A Receipts and payments Section A Receipts and payments Section A Receipts and payments
A1 Receipts Unrestricted
funds
to the nearest
£		 Restricted
funds
to the nearest £		 Endowment
funds
to the nearest £		 Total funds
to the nearest £		 Last year
to the nearest £
VOLUNTARY RECEIPTS - collections at
services		 45,383 - - 45,383 57,350
GIFT AIDS 9,902 - - 9,902 17,502
OTHER RECEIPTS 57,826 - - 57,826 11,133
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Sub total(Gross income for
AR)
113,111		 - - 113,111 85,985
A2 Asset and investment sales,
(see table).
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Sub total - -
Total receipts
A3 Payments
85,985
COST OF CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES 96,283 - - 96,283 94,869
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**Sub total ** 96,283 - - 96,283 94,869
A4 Asset and investment
purchases, (see table)
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Total payments
Net of receipts/(payments)
A5 Transfers between funds
A6 Cash funds last year end
Cash funds this year end
94,869
16,828 - - 16,828 - 8,884
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12,517 - - 12,517 11,335
29,345 - - 29,345 2,451

CCXX R1 accounts (SS)

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Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period the end of the period the end of the period the end of the period
Categories
Signed by one or two trustees on
behalf of all the trustees
B1 Cash funds
B2 Other monetary assets
B4 Assets retained for the
charity’s own use
B5 Liabilities
B3 Investment assets		 Cash at the bank as of March 2023
Details
Details
Total cash funds
(agree balances with receipts and payments
account(s))
Details		 Unrestricted
funds
to nearest £
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funds
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funds
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funds
to nearest £
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funds
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Signature
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liability relates
Amount due
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AMINA DIKEDI-AJAKAIYE		 When due
(optional)
Date of
approval
AMINA DIKEDI-AJAKAIYE 31/01/2023

CCXX R2 accounts (SS)

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NOTES TO THE RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS ACCOUNTS FOR THE PERIOD 01-APR-2022 TO 31-MAR-2023

Note 1
Voluntary Income
Activities for generating
fund
Note 2
Cost of Charitable Activities
Governance Costs		 Unrestricted
Funds
This Year
Unrestricted
Funds
Last Year
Analysis
£
£
Analysis of Receipts (Incoming Resources)		 Unrestricted
Funds
This Year
Unrestricted
Funds
Last Year
Analysis
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Analysis of Receipts (Incoming Resources)		 Unrestricted
Funds
This Year
Unrestricted
Funds
Last Year
Analysis
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Analysis of Receipts (Incoming Resources)		 Unrestricted
Funds
This Year
Unrestricted
Funds
Last Year
Analysis
£
£
Analysis of Receipts (Incoming Resources)
Tithes 20,328 28,027
Other regulargivings 25,055 29,323
Other ActivityGiving 46,330 0
Total 91,713 57,350
HMRC Charities 9,902 17,503
Total 9,902 17,503
Repayments/Refunds 11,498 13,424
Total 11,498 13,424
Unrestricted
Funds
This Year
Unrestricted
Funds
Last Year
Analysis
£
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Analysis of Payments (Resources Expended)
Building,service charge,rates,insurances 54,924 51,981
Legal Fees 2,921 0
LOFFS(FormerlyBread Project) 470 1,552
Welfare 3,501 6,478
Utilities 1,839 3,163
Church Office / OperatingExpenses 13,956 4,521
Other MinistryExpenses 9,781 3,082
Total 87,392 70,777
Examination/Professional Fees 678 1,224
Total 678 1,224

CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES Independent examinerfs report on the accounts Section A Independent Examiner's Report Report to the truste081 m6mber8 of GLORY AND FIRE MINISTRIES INTERNATIONAL On accounts for the year ended 31 March 2023 Charlty no {If any) 1171914 Set out on pages I report to th8 trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity {"the Trust") for the year ended A8 the ¢harity'8 trust8e8, you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 ('the Act.). Re8ponslbllttl•• and basls of report I report in respect of my examination of the Trust's accounts carried OLrt under s8Ction 145 of the 2011 Acl and in carrying out my examination, I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commi88ion under section 145(5){b) of th8 Act. Indopondant tTha charity's gro88 income exceeded £250,000 and l am qualSfied to oxamlner's ¥tatsment undertake th8 examination by being a qualified member of [insert name of applicable listed bodylj. Delete I l Mnot applicable. I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters hav8 come to my attention in connection with the examination (othèr than that disclosed below ') which gives me cause to believe that In, any material respect.. the accountlng records were not kept in accordance with 88Ction 130 of the Charities Act., or the accounts did not accord wf(h the accounting records,. or the accounts did not comply with the applicable requirements conceming 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 independenl examination. I have no concerns and hav8 Come across no other matters in connection with Ihe examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. Please dglete the words in the brackets if they do not apply. Date: Signod: 31 January 2024 Name: R Mrtchell IER Oct 2018

Relevant professional qualification(s) or body (11 any): Arr Addmss: The Manor House Station Road Felsted CM6 3EZ Section B Disclosure Only complete if the examiner needs lo highlight material matters of concern (see CC32, Independenl examination of charity accounts.. directions and guidance for examiners). Glvfj hero brlof detalls of any Itam8 that the 8xamlner wl8he* to disclo80. Expenditure has been di8¢ussed and there will be a focus on a reduction to mat¢hlbe188S than Income. sturgess and Co Ltd Ac¢ounttsnts The Hanor Hovse st•tlon R08d, Felsted Cmé 3eZ 01371532451 IER Oct 2018

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