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Report of the Trustees for the year ending 31 March 2025
Apostolic Faith Mission International Ministries
Dudley Worship Centre
Registered Charity No 1172502
TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS MARCH 2025
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Contents of the Financial Statements
Reference and Administrative detail 3 Trustees’ Annual Report 4 Independent Examiner’s Report 8 Receipts and Payments Report 10 Statement of Assets and Liabilities 11 Notes to the Financial statements 12
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Report of the Trustees for the year ending 31 March 2025
The AFMIM Dudley Worship Centre Trustees present their annual report for the year ended 31 March 2025 under the Charities Act 2011, together with the annual accounts for the period and confirm that the latter comply with the requirements of the Charities Act, the Trust Deed, and the Charities SORP 2005.
REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS
Charity Name
AFMIM DUDLEY WORSHIP CENTRE
Registered Charity number
1172502
Principal address
76 Asbury Road Wednesbury West Midlands WS10 0LL
Banking Details
Barclays Bank 313 High Street West Bromwich B70 8LU
Independent examiner
Mr. J Gweme (FCCA) 1 A Sussex Drive Chatham Kent ME5 0NJ
STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT
Board of Trustees
Mr. Stheven Muzwuru Mrs. Tendai Zvidi Ms. Felistas Mfote
Main Church Board
Pastor Marvellous Chenje Chairman Deacon Stheven Muzwuru Vice Chairman Mr Chomani Ncube Secretary Ms Felistas Mfote Treasurer Mrs Tendai Zvidi Committee member Mr Sam Mhundwa Committee member
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Governing document
The Charity was registered by a trust deed on the 13th of April 2017.
Governing Bodies
The Trustees are responsible for:
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Appointing members of the administrative committee
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Policies and procedures for induction and training of trustees
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Organisational structure and interrelationships of component organs
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Monitoring the charity’s compliance with relevant laws and standards
The Trustees oversee the governance and compliance aspects of the charity and are responsible for
submitting charity accounts to the Charity Commission and to ensure that charity funds are used in a transparent manner and in compliance with the Charity Commission regulations.
They have been responsible of safeguarding the assets of the charity and taking reasonable steps in the prevention of fraud and other irregularities.
Organisational Management
The church Board which is elected from the full members of the church is responsible for the running of the church. All church attendees are encouraged to become full members to be eligible for election. The church Board is responsible for formulating the charity's policies and programs for public benefit and meets regularly to review the progress of the church.
Committees are also elected to oversee the running of the women's, men's and youth departments with these committees reporting to the church Board.
Objectives and Activities
Charitable Objectives
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The advancement of the Christian religion according to the Holy Scriptures as contained in the Confession of Faith set out in the schedule hereto in the United Kingdom, and to such parts of the world, as the Trustees may from time to time determine.
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The furtherance of such other purposes as are exclusively charitable under the laws of England and Wales as the Trustees from time to time determine.
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Risk Management
Trustees have the responsibility of measuring, tasking, and taking action to control such risk in accordance with the Charity constitution and policies and procedures. Detailed consideration of risk is delegated to any one or more of the Trustees.
Trustees continue to improve and ensure that the system of internal controls is adequate and cost effective. Through the risk management process established for the church, the trustees are satisfied that the major risks have been adequately mitigated where necessary.
Principal Activities and Key Achievements during the year
Church Service
The church services were very strong in the period reporting with our main in person services program every Sundays. Our congregation grew in numbers, and we received many new members, our visibility and impact in the community continues to grow in numbers.
Bible Studies
Transformation Hour is our weekly online bible study we do every Mondays open to all people. This programme reaches and impact people those from close and afar. The young and the old of all ages. people to encourage one other through studying scriptures
Youth Ministry
As part of our quest to ensure that the youth in our church and community are productively engaged, spiritually connected and holistically developed. The church hosted the national Youth conference, which was well attended, the church had Youth Sunday activities which were youth organised and driven. They led the praise and worship and shared the word.
Men’s Fellowship
Several in person men’s fellowship programmes both at assembly and regional level. These meetings have been empowering. Participants were encouraged to be responsible men in the community. Men’s health, mental health was taught, the result saw a lot of man taking their health issues seriously by going for check-ups.
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Ladies
Exciting ladies’ programs were accomplished this year namely Ladies retreat, ladies’ monthly meetings, ladies’ breakfast, ladies Christmas dinner, ladies regional and national programs. Besides the ladies’ program, ladies form an integral part of our church with various leadership roles in the church and actively participating in our church programs and the life of the church. The Ladies’ programs are open to everyone in our communities.
Children’s Ministry
Sunday school continued to be vibrant throughout the year, in person lessons and activities were
conducted throughout the year and these were mainly during Sunday Services. Their numbers and
attendance continue to grow from strength to strength even during lockdown.
Family Fun Day
This year we had a family fun day. This is an open event for the community were everyone was invited to participate in games, fun activities, and fellowship as a community with their families and children.
Public Benefit
The Trustees have given due consideration to the guidelines issued by the Charities commission on public
benefit and been able to provide the community in person Sunday church services for the year ending 31
March 2025.
Financial Review
Total incoming resources on unrestricted funds for the year ending 31 March 2025 were £35,738
The main sources of income are as follows:
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Tithes increased from £14,410 (2024) to £15,753 (2025)
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Love offering increased from £5,985 (2024) to £7,209 (2025)
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Sisters’ Union Subscriptions reduced from £3,001 (2024) to £2,004 (2025)
Total resources expended overall significantly Increased from £30,788 (2024) to £31,628 (2025) in the following
key areas:
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Church running costs increased from £6,672 (2024) to £10,961 (2025)
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Spiritual and leadership costs increased from £8,140 (2024) and £12,196 (2025)
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Governance costs were £807 (2024) and £1,038 (2025)
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Support costs were £2,884 (2024) and £1,193 (2025)
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Community Building Costs were £1,481 (2024) and £2,290 (2025)
For more details, please refer to the notes section of this report.
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RESERVE POLICY
The church trustees review the level of funds in reserve which is the amount of unrestricted funds not supporting tangible assets to be equal to about 3 months of total budgeted expenditure. These reserves cover unknown future costs and allow any fluctuations in donations not to impact on the work of the charity or expose the charity to any financial risk. As of 31[st] March 2025, the free reserves were £18,905. This amount is contentiously being reviewed to ensure it meets current and future risks.
Disclosure of Information to Independent Examiner
So far as each trustee is aware at the time this report is approved, there is no relevant information of which the charity's independent examiners are unaware. Each trustee has taken all steps they ought to have taken to make them aware of any relevant information and to establish that the charity's independent examiners are aware of that information.
Signed this day 19[th] of July 2025 at Dudley by:
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Chairman Board of Trustees .............................................................................. [- 2387E7E534D1491...DocuSigned by:
Mrs T Zvidi
Secretary Board of Trustees
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Independent examiner's report on the accounts
Section A Independent Examiner’s Report
Report to the trustees/ members of Apostolic Faith Mission International Ministries Dudley Worship Centre On accounts for the year 31 March 2025 Charity no 1172502 ended (if any) Set out on pages 10-15
I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity (“the Trust”) for the year ended 31 March 2025.
- Responsibilities and As the charity trustees of the Trust, you are responsible for the preparation basis of report 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 the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act.
Independent I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have examiner's statement come to my attention (other than that disclosed below *) in connection with the examination which gives me cause to believe that in, any material respect:
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accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Act or
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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.
- Please delete the words in the brackets if they do not apply.
Date: 21/07/2025
Signed: Name: Jeremia S Gweme FCCA MBA ~~Ps~~ Relevant professional ACCA qualification(s) or body (if any): Address: 1 A Sussex Drive Chatham ME5 0NJ
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Section B Disclosure
Only complete if the examiner needs to highlight matters of concern (see CC32, Independent examination of charity accounts: directions and guidance for examiners).
Give here brief details of any items that the examiner wishes to disclose .
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Apostolic Faith Mission International Ministries Dudley Worship Centre Receipts and Payments Accounts for the Year ended 31 March 2025
| Notes Building Fund Incoming Resources Voluntary Income 1 Other Incoming Resourses 2 Total Incoming Resources Resources Expended Cost of Generating Funds Charitable Activities Church Running Costs 4 Spiritual leadership costs 5 Community Building Costs 6 Support Costs 7 Cost of Generating Voluntary Income 8 Governance Costs 8 Fixed Assets Additions Total Resources Expended Net Incoming and Outgoing Resources Adjustments in Financial year Total funds brought forward Total funds carried forward |
Unrestricted Funds 29,845 5,893 35,738 10,961 11,571 2,290 1,193 3,975 1,038 600 31,628 4,110 14,795 18,905 |
Total 2025 29,845 5,893 35,738 10,961 11,571 2,290 1,193 3,975 1,038 600 31,628 4,110 14,795 18,905 |
Total 2024 29,297 5,352 34,649 8,255 6,672 9,840 1,481 2,867 - 807 866 30,788 3,861 - 10,933 14,795 |
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Statement of Assets and Liabilities as at 31 March 2025
| Notes Assets Retained for Charities Use 9 Office Equipment Instruments Monetary and Other Assets Cash At Hand Cash At Bank 10 Total Current Assets Liabilties Professional Fees Independent Examination Accounting fees |
Unrestricted Funds 87 450 - 18,905 18,905 300 450 750 |
Total 2025 87 450 - 18,905 18,905 300 450 750 |
Total 2024 987.4614 460 - 14,795 10,933 300 450 750 |
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The financial statements were approved by the Board of Trustees Signed this day………………………at Dudley
……………………………………….. Mrs Tendai Zvidi Secretary Board of Trustees ……………………………………….. Mr S Muzwuru Chairman Board of Trustees
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Apostolic Faith Mission International Ministries Dudley Worship Centre Notes Accompanying Accounts as at 31 March 2025
| Notes Voluntary Income 1. Voluntary Income Tithes Love Offering Conference Fees Sisters union Subscriptions Fundraising Men's Fellowship Thanksgiving Youth Children's Ministry 2.Other Incoming Resourses Gift Aid 3.Cost of Generating Voluntary Income Conference Fees Fundraising |
Unrestricted Funds 15,753 7,209 2,320 2,004 - 500 1,340 465 253 29,845 Unrestricted Funds 5,893 5,893 3,975 - 3,975 |
Total 2025 15,753 7,209 2,320 2,004 - 500 1,340 465 253 29,845 Total 2025 5,893 5,893 3,975 - 3,975 |
Total 2024 14,410 5,985 5,330 3,001 2,012 30,738 Total 2024 3,786 4,836 6,768 1,487 8,255 |
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| 4.Church Running Costs Church Hall Hire Administration Cost Hospitality & Decorations Travel and Subsistence Refreshments Consumables 5.Spiritual leadership costs Spiritual leadership costs A-Honouraria Travel Expenses Pastor's allowance 6.Community Building Costs Community Building Costs Sisters Union Expenses Family Day Men's Fellowship |
Unrestricted Funds 7,159 549 1,719 874 595 65 10,961 Unrestricted Funds 4,790 2,006 5,400 12,196 Unrestricted Funds 1,590 - 700 2,290 |
Total 2025 7,159 549 1,719 874 595 65 10,961 Total 2025 4,790 2,006 5,400 12,196 Total 2025 1,590 - 700 2,290 |
Total 2024 4,624 1,033 685 128 127 75 6,672 Total 2024 4,010 2,230 1,900 8,140 Total 2024 150 1,331 - 1,481 |
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| 7.Support Costs Budget Support 8. Governance Costs Professional fees Finance Costs 9. Assets for Charities Use Office Equipment Opening Balance Additions Depreciation Instruments Opening Balance Additions Depreciation Total Asset Value 10. Cash at Hand Opening Balance Cash movement during the Financial year Closing Cash Position |
Unrestricted Funds 1,193 1,193 750 288 1,038 Unrestricted Funds 987 (900) 87 460 600 (610) 450 537 Unrestricted Funds 14,795 4,110 18,905 |
Total 2025 1,193 1,193 750 288 1,038 Total 2025 987 - (900) 87 460 600 (610) 450 537 Total 2025 14,795 4,110 18,905 |
Total 2024 2,867 2,867 700 107 807 Total 2024 864 866 (743) 987 909 - (449) 460 1,448 Total 2024 10,933 3,861 14,795 |
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11.Trustees’ Remuneration
The trustees received no remuneration and other benefits or reimbursement of expenses in the year ended 31 March 2025. (2024: Nil)
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12. Accounting Policy
Basis of preparation
The financial statements have been in accordance with trust law, applicable
accounting standards and the Statement of Recommended Practice.
Incoming resources
Voluntary income, including donations, that provide core funding or are of a general nature, are recognised where there is receipt, and the amount can be measured with sufficient reliability.
Resources expended.
Expenditure is recognised when a liability is incurred. Funding provided through contractual agreements and performance related grants are recognised as goods or services supplied.
Governance costs
Include those incurred in the governance of its assets and are primarily associated
with constitutional and statutory requirements.
Tangible fixed assets and depreciation
Tangible assets are stated at cost and depreciated over their useful economic lives at
the following rates:
Fixture and fittings 25%
Equipment 25 %
Computers 33%
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