MOMBASA MISSION
TRUSTEES’ ANNUAL REPORT AND
RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS ACCOUNT FOR THE YEAR TO 31 DECEMBER 2022
MOMBASA MISSION (Charity registration number: 1172093) ANNUAL REPORT AND ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022
| Reference and Administrative details | |
|---|---|
| Charity Name | Mombasa Mission |
| Trustees | Mr D Cottington |
| Dr H De Vogel | |
| Mrs J Gudgeon | |
| Mr M Gudgeon | |
| Mr T Gudgeon | |
| Mrs D De Vogel | |
| Principal Office | 22 The Holt |
| Hailsham | |
| East Sussex | |
| BN27 3NB | |
| Charity Registration Number | 1172093 |
| Independent Examiner | L W Woodhams FCCA |
| TN6 Ltd | |
| Pine Grove Enterprise Centre | |
| Pine Grove | |
| Crowborough | |
| East Susses | |
| TN6 1DH |
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MOMBASA MISSION (Charity registration number: 1172093) ANNUAL REPORT AND ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022
Objectives and Activities
Purposes of the charity
To relive poverty and advance the Christian religion amongst the people of East Africa particularly, though not exclusively, through the provision of churches, child rescue homes, medical centres, and schools, and through the translation and distribution of Christian literature.
The majority of the charity’s activity is based in Southern Kenya, south of the city of Mombasa, close to the border of Tanzania.
Main activities
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Missionary - To continue to teach and preach the Bible to as many people as possible
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Building - Continue to build necessary additions and improvements to the mission land to provide a sustainable future
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Humanitarian - Provide relief to those in need in the locality
Public Benefit
The objectives and activities undertaken by the charity are set with the public benefit in mind. The trustees confirm that they have complied with the requirements of section 17 of the Charities Act 2011 to have due regard to the public benefit guidance published by the Charity Commission for England and Wales.
Achievements and Performance
2022 has been a year of great change for the Mombasa Mission in preparing for the return of James and Elsie Gudgeon in November. Much of the activity has been in establishing and ensuring the work for years to come. The mission feels the loss of two of its workers but rejoices that James and Elsie have been called to another good work here in the UK.
Missionary Work
2022 has been another year in which the faithful teaching of the Bible has been dispersed amongst the local population. Sundays are comprised of Adult, Youth Bible Classes and a Sunday School followed by a worship service where hymns, prayer and the preaching of the Bible occurs.
Around ten bible classes occur each week, across a large area of southern coastal Kenya, where workers of the mission meet with men and women providing in-depth Bible study. The mission seeks to engage in regular open air to bring the Gospel to those who would otherwise not hear.
Building Work
2022 has been very busy with building work . With the impending loss of James’s building expertise, the charity has sought to invest significant funds in getting the chapel building to near completion prior to his departure. With much answered prayer, James and Elsie were able to have their leaving service in the new building.
Humanitarian Work
With ongoing difficulties for many families in the area, the need for ongoing humanitarian work was significant. At critical times of drought or famine, the mission was able to provide food and water to
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MOMBASA MISSION (Charity registration number: 1172093) ANNUAL REPORT AND ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022
those who were most in need. This has provided occasion to invite individuals to services and speak of the Bible.
– Medically, the mission continues to provide the same level of care as years before providing essential but basic medical care in emergencies as well as treating common illnesses. Where able the charity has supported financially to complex medical issues which require specialist treatment.
The mission continues to support the education of local children in funding the payment of school fees and uniforms to allow them to achieve a good education.
Financial Review
Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period
Total income received in the year amounted to £68,933 (2021: £68,190). This enabled the trustees to grant £86,618 (2021: £59,877) to the charitable activities, particularly the building projects. Policy for holding reserves
The charity held reserves of £2,121 (2021: £20,217) at the year end. Funds will be transferred as required by the Mission in Kenya but will only ever distribute grants as the funds allow. Going concern
The charity was a going concern at the year end and there were no uncertainties regarding this position.
Structure, Governance and Management
Governing document
The charity a Charitable Incorporated Organisation which is governed by its constitution registered with The Charity Commission on 16 March 2017.
Trustee selection
New trustees are appointed by the existing board based on skills required.
Declarations
The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above. Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees on ___ by: 06/09/2023
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Dr H De Vogel Trustee
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MOMBASA MISSION (Charity registration number: 1172093) INDEPENDENT EXAMINER’S REPORT ON THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2021
I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity (“the Trust”) for the year ended 31 December 2022.
Responsibilities and basis of report
As the charity's trustees, 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 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 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 which gives me cause to believe that in, any material respect:
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the accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Charities Act; or
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the accounts did not accord with the accounting records; or
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the accounts did 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 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.
Luke W Woodhams FCCA TN6 Ltd Pine Grove Enterprise Centre Pine Grove Crowborough East Sussex TN6 1DH
Date: 1 September 2023
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MOMBASA MISSION
No. 1172093
Receipts and payments accounts
CC16a
For the period 01/01/2022 31/12/2022 To from
Section A Receipts and payments
| A1 Receipts | Unrestricted funds to the nearest £ 32,449 25,482 11,000 1 - - 68,933 - - - 68,933 86,618 81 - 330 - - - - - 87,029 - - - 87,029 - 18,096 - 20,217 2,121 |
Restricted funds to the nearest £ - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - |
Endowment funds to the nearest £ - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - |
Total funds to the nearest £ 32,449 25,482 11,000 1 - - 68,933 - - - 68,933 86,618 81 - 330 - - - - - 87,029 - - - 87,029 - 18,096 - 20,217 2,121 |
Last year to the nearest £ |
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| Donations from individuals | 32,449 | 31,930 | |||
| Donations from churches | 25,482 | 25,961 | |||
| Grant income | 11,000 | 10,300 | |||
| Interest Income | 1 | - | |||
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| 68,933 | 68,190 | ||||
| A2 Asset and investment sales, (see table). | |||||
| None | - | - | |||
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| Sub total | - | - | |||
| Total receipts A3 Payments |
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| 68,190 | |||||
| Grantspayable | 86,618 | 59,877 | |||
| Bank charges | 81 | 96 | |||
| Fundraisingcosts | - | - | |||
| Accountancyfees | 330 | 312 | |||
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| **Sub total ** | 87,029 | 60,285 | |||
| A4 Asset and investment purchases, (see table) |
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| None | - | - | |||
| - | - | ||||
| **Sub total ** | - | - | |||
| Total payments Net of receipts/(payments) A5 Transfers between funds A6 Cash funds last year end Cash funds this year end |
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| 60,285 | |||||
| - 18,096 | - | - | - 18,096 | 7,905 | |
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| 20,217 | - | - | 20,217 | 12,312 | |
| 2,121 | - | - | 2,121 | 20,217 |
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Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period
| Categories Signed on behalf of all the trustees B1 Cash funds B2 Other monetary assets B3 Investment assets B4 Assets retained for the charity’s own use B5 Liabilities |
(agree balances with receipts and payments account(s)) Details Bank and cash Total cash funds Details None Details None Details Details None Signature None |
Unrestricted funds Restricted funds to nearest £ to nearest £ 2,121 - - - - - 2,121 - 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 Dr H De Vogel |
to nearest £ |
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| OK | |||
| Restricted funds to nearest £ |
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| Cost (optional) | |||
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| Cost (optional) | |||
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| Amount due (optional) | |||
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| Date of approval | |||
| Dr H De Vogel | 06/09/2023 |
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