REPORTS OF THE TRUSTEES AND
ST
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023
FOR
GHANAIAN METHODIST CHURCH CALVARY SOCIETY BIRMINGHAM

CONTENTS
CHURCH INFORMATION..............
TRUSTEES REPORT...............
INDEPENDENT EXAMINERS'S REPORT....................
INCOME & EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT.....
BALANCE SHEET..........
NOTES TO ACOUNTS............

ORGANISATION INFORMATION
NAME OF ORGANISATION: GHANAIAN METHODIST CHURCH, CALVARY SOCIETY.
BIRMINGHAM
TRUSTEES:
Rev Eric A8yenim-Boateng
Mrs Ellen Opoku
Mr Richard Doh
REGISTERED OFFICE:
4Elm Avenue
Lutterworth
Leicestershire
LE17 4SU
CHARITY REGISTERED NUMBER
1174567
BANKERS
Lloyds Bank
ACCOUNTANTS
EA Winful & A550ciates

STRiICTVRE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT
Risk management
The trustees have a duty to identify and review the risks to which the church is
exposed and to ensure appropriate controls are in place to provide reasonable
assurance against fraud and error.
The trustees confirm that considerations have been given to the major risks to which
the church is exposed and that systems have been designed and established to
mitigate those risks.
OBJECTIVES AND AcfiviTIES
Objectlves and aims
The objectives of the church are..
i. The propagation of the gospel of Jesus Christ
li. The relief of poverty
iii. Education
The Trustees have considered the Church's general guidance on public benefit.
Actlvities durlng the year
The Church continued its programme of reaching more people for God. The normal
activities of Sunday and weekday services continued. Church fellowship on Sundays
continued to be a success.
The Church continued to be of immense assistance to members in dlverse social and
spiritual needs. Members were assisted with counselling, welfare, and
accommodation assistance, among others.
The church provided strong support to members and their families in times of joy
and bereavement.
The Church supported members at the sad times of funerals. Members were prayed
for at such times and encouraged with the word of God. Sickne55es and ailments are
part of life. On occasions when members or their families are hospitalised, prayers of
deliverance were freely offered.
Evangelism
The church continLJed its evangelistlc mission through out the year ensuring that its
message reaches a wider audience in the UK. The word of God was brought to the
homes of many people through the distribution of audio messages of prayers and
sermons, The church prepared and distributed freely daily bible reading and prayer
guide and offered financial assistance to international faith organisations.

FINANCIAL REVIEW
Reserves policy
The Trustees acknowledge that it will require about £5,000 for three month's
operations without any income. The general reserve 15 more than the safety level,
and this level is to be maintained. The Trustees by strategic planning are to maintain
the level of secured funds in the next 5 years by setting up a £6,000 reserve funds
account with the bank.
Operational Income and expenditure
For the year under review, the church made a financial surplus of £8,237 against
(£11,106 surplus in 20221
Total offerings, donations and other income received was £30,196 {£25,444 in 20221
this was up from last year as restriction5 on worship was eased following the
pandemic lockdown.
Total operating cost was £21,9591£14,338 in 20221 this was up from last year,
Trustees are of the opinion that for the foreseeable future, increased evangelism to
a bigger audience from internet, phone apps, and tweeter, what's up and the
Facebook is a long-term strategy to expand the Ministry.
Trustees are most grateful to the members and the public who continued to give to
the work of God carried on at the church.
Volunteer services
The Trustees would like to mention the work of several dedicated volunteer5 whose
contribution immensely contributed to the work at the church. The church benefited
from these services provided free of charge.
The trustees once again extend a big thank you to 311 its volunteers.

STATEMENT OF MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES
The trustees are responsible for preparing the Report of the Trustees and the
financial statement5 in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom
Accountin8 Standards Iunited Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice).
Company law 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 charitable company
and of the incoming resources and application of resources, including the income
and expenditure, of the charitable company for that period. In preparing those
financial Statements, the trustees are required to
select suitable accounting policies and then apply them con51Stently;
observe the methods and principles in the non for profit SORP-
make judgements and estimate5 that are reasonable and prudent,
prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is
inappropriate to presume that the church will continue in business.
The trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records which disc105e
with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the church and to
enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Companie5 Act
2006. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charitable
company and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of
fraud and other irregularities.
ON BEHALF OF THE TRUSTEES..
Fevzrsc
Signature Trustee

INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT
I report on the accounts of the Charity for the year ended 31 March 20231 prepared
based on the accounting policies shown in the corresponding pages
RESPECTIVE RESPONSIBILITIES OF MANAGEMENT AND EXAMINER:
A5 the church trustees you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts; you
consider that the audit requirement of section 43121 of the Charities Act 1993 (the
Artl does not apply. It is my responsibillty to state, based on procedures specified
the General Directions given by the Charity Commissioners under sertion 4317llbl of
the Act, whether matters have come to my attention.
BASIS OF INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT:
My examination was carried out in accordante with the General Directions given by
the Charity commissioners. An examination includes a review of the accounting
records kept by the church and a comparison of the accounts presented with those
records. It also includes consideration of any unusual Items or dlsclosures in the
account5 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 I do express an audlt opinion on the view
given by the accounts.
INDEPENDETrif EXAMINER'S STATEME￿￿.
In connection wlth my examination, no matter has corne to my attention, which
gives me reasonable cause to believe, that any material respects the requirements.
i. to keep accounting records in accordance wlth section 41 of the Act and
2. to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and to comply
with the accounting requlrements of the Act has not been met.
A Winful, FCCA
EA WINFUL & ASSOCIATES
CHARTERED CERTIFIED ACCOUNTANTS
18 HERO WALK
ROCHEsfER KENT MEI 2UZ

GHANAIAN METHODIST CHURCH CALVARY SOCIETY BIRMINGHAM UK
STATEMENT
F FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2023
srATEMENT OF FINANCIAL AcTIV￿lEs
For the year ended 31, March 2023
INCOMEAND EXPENDITURE
Notes
Unrestricted Restricted
2023
2022
Incomin8 Resources
Offering & Donations
30,196
30,196
18,3(M)
Investment Income
Other Operating Income
7,144
Total Income Resources
30,196
25.444
Resources Expanded
Cost of Activities
121,9591
114,3381
Total Resources ExpanLled
121,9591
114,3381
Net Incomlng I Ioutgolngl Resources
8,237
11,106
Fund5 brought forward 3110312022
24,226
13,120
Oe5ignated funds utlli5ed
Funds carried forward 3110312023
32,462
24,226
Seè notes on the followlng pages for detailed analysi5 of income and expendlture
CONTINUING OPERATION
None of the church'5 activitles were acquired or discontinued during the current and previous
years. and Ihe deficit for the previous year.
TOTAL RECOGNISED GAINS AND DEFICITS
The church ha5 no recognised gains or deficlts other than the surplu5 for the current yeaT

GHANAIAN METHODIST CHURCH CALVARYSOCIETY BIRMINGHAM UK
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDEO 31ST MARCH 2023
BALANCE SHEET AS AT 31 MARCH 2023
2023
2022
CURRENT ASSETS
Note
Debtor- 2023 Glft aid payment
Bank balance
Cash in hand
33,012
24,226
33.012
24.226
CREDITORS..
Amounts falling due wlthin one year..
Accountants fee
15501
15501
Net Current Assets / Iliabllitiesl
32,462
24.226
CREDITORS..
Amounts falllng due for more than one year
Total Assets less Llabllltles
32.462
24,226
UNRESTRicfED FUNDS
brought lorward
Surplus for the year
Designated fund5
Total Funds
24,226
8,237
13,120
11,106
32,462
24,226
Signature Trustee

GHANAIAN METHODIST CHURCH CALVAR Y SOCIEf( BIRMINGHAM UK
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
OR THE YEAR ENOED 31ST MARCH 2023
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
ACCOUNTING POLICIES
1.1 Accountit)g Conventlon
The accounts have been prepared under the hi5toflcal c05t convention, and
In accordance with 50RP 2 Accountlng for Charities.
1.2 Exemption has been taken from preparing a cash now statement on the grounds
that the church 15 a small undertaking.
1.3 Ineoming Resources
Incoming Resources repre5ent% collections, donatlons, and gift ald re￿IptS
Income due in the year.

GHANAIAN METHODISTCHURCH CALVARY SOCIETY BIRMINGHAM UK
STATEMENT OF FINAPICIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDEO 31ST MARCH 2023
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS CONTINUED
Notes
2023
2023
2023
2022
GENERAL OFFERINGS
General OfferinB
Retreats, fund
Childrens, fund
Total Income Received
Unrestricted Restricted
25,030
2,798
2367.7
25,030
2,798
2,368
30.196
15,613
2,686
18,300
INVESTMENT INCOME
Other Income
Total Investment Income
OTHER INCOME
HMRC Gift Aid Receipts
Total Other Income
Llnre5tritted Restricted
7,144
7,144
5a COST OF AcfiviTIES
Rent
Minister's fuel allowance
Church Bu5 expen5e5
Hosting Ivi51tlng preachers)
Mlscellaneou5
Charity donations
Retreat payments to Christ Sheltèr
Oonation to Pakistan DEC appeal
Total Cost of ACtI￿tieS
13,2101
17,2001
13,0971
16301
12,0121
17101
13,9301
16201
121.4091
13.5201
14,3001
11,9971
11041
12501
14,1661
114,338
5b GOVERNANCE
Accountant5 fee
15501