## **MOMBASA MISSION** **TRUSTEES’ ANNUAL REPORT AND RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS ACCOUNT FOR THE YEAR TO 31 DECEMBER 2023** **MOMBASA MISSION (Charity registration number: 1172093) ANNUAL REPORT AND ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023** ## **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| 1 ## **MOMBASA MISSION (Charity registration number: 1172093) ANNUAL REPORT AND ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023** ## **Objectives and Activities** ## Purposes of the charity To relieve 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. Most of the charity’s activity is based in Southern Kenya, south of the city of Mombasa, close to the border of Tanzania. ## Main activities - Missionary - To continue to teach and preach the Bible to as many people as possible - Building - Continue to build necessary additions and improvements to the mission land to provide a sustainable future - 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** In summary, 2023 has been a year of great blessing but also of unexpected challenges. With thankfulness to the Lord and a cause of joy - Sam and Hannah Kingham who are now leading the work by themselves in Kenya, have welcomed an addition into their family in October 2023 – a little girl who is healthy and thriving. However, on the ground in Kenya, the circumstances have been difficult with the loss of workers due to unforeseen circumstances. This time of change, has a twofold impact. Firstly, it has the propensity to cause division and strife and secondly it puts significant strain on the gospel work, which can only continue and advance with a company of reliable workers. Despite this upheaval, the Mission rejoices that Bible preaching and the spreading of Christian truth has continued and remains central to the work. ## Missionary Work 2023 has seen significant focus upon the work among the children. The purchase of a vehicle that transports children of the locality to and from Sunday school and other activities has provided a significant boost in numbers but also in regularity of attendance. There are up to 100-120 Sunday School children all taught by a single Sunday school teacher. This number could easily and vastly be increased with the provision of more labourers to take up the work. The work amongst the children has been discernible with children as young as three years old able to recite Scripture from memory. Sunday services continue, however with the changes in circumstance over the year, there has been a reduction in the number of adults attending. Numbers have stayed similar owing to the increase in number of children. Despite some discouragement among the adults, there has been times of blessing 2 ## **MOMBASA MISSION (Charity registration number: 1172093) ANNUAL REPORT AND ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023** including a conference held at the Mission, where up to 100 adults came to hear about what the Bible teaches on the topic of Marriage. We are thankful to the Lord for these occasions. ## Building Work 2023 saw a significant reduction in construction work, with the main infrastructure in place and functioning well. The finishing touches to the church building were completed and it is being used each week for Sunday Services. The Mission invested funds into improving the supply of solar power to the mission, purchasing more solar panels and batteries to safeguard against unnecessary power cuts. A play area consisting of a slide, swing set and climbing frame was built for the purpose of providing entertainment for the local children. Prior to this the local children had never seen a playground before, and it has provided them hours of joy and entertainment and provided the mission a way of sustaining contact with the Sunday school children throughout the week. ## Humanitarian Work With continued difficulties for many families in the area, the need for humanitarian work was significant. At critical times of drought or famine, the mission was able to provide food and water to 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 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 £57,355 (2022: £68,933). This enabled the trustees to grant £43,565 (2022: £86,618) to the charitable activities, particularly the building projects. Policy for holding reserves The charity held reserves of £15,491 (2022: £2,121) 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. 3 ## **MOMBASA MISSION (Charity registration number: 1172093) ANNUAL REPORT AND ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023** ## **Declarations** The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above. Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees on _______________ by: 12/09/24 ………………………………… Dr H De Vogel Trustee 4 ## **MOMBASA MISSION (Charity registration number: 1172093) INDEPENDENT EXAMINER’S REPORT ON THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023** I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity (“the Trust”) for the year ended 31 December 2023. ## **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: - the accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Charities Act; or - the accounts did not accord with the accounting records; or - 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 2024 5 **MOMBASA MISSION No. 1172093 Receipts and payments accounts For the period** 01/01/2023 31/12/2023 **To from** **CC16a** ## **Section A Receipts and payments** **----- Start of picture text -----**
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 from individuals 28,041 - - 28,041 32,449
Donations from churches 19,667 - - 19,667 25,482
Grant income 5,955 - - 5,955 11,000
Gift aid recovered 3,685 - - 3,685 -
Interest Income 8 - - 8 1
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57,355 - - 57,355 68,933
A2 Asset and investment sales, (see table).
None - - - - -
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Total receipts 57,355 - - 57,355 68,933
A3 Payments
Grants payable 43,565 - - 43,565 86,618
Bank charges 60 - - 60 81
Fundraising costs - - - - -
Accountancy fees 360 - - 360 330
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Sub total [ 43,985 ] - - 43,985 87,029
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Sub total [ - ] - - - -
Total payments [ 43,985 ] - - 43,985 87,029
Net of receipts/(payments) 13,370 - - 13,370 - 18,096
A5 Transfers between funds - - - - -
A6 Cash funds last year end 2,121 - - 2,121 20,217
Cash funds this year end 15,491 - - 15,491 2,121
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6 ## **Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period** |**Categories**
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Date of approval
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