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BETHANY

(CHARITABLE INCORPORATED ORGANISATION)

CHARITY NUMBER 1175302

TRUSTEES REPORT AND FINANCIAL

STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2021

CONTENTS

Reference and administrative details of the charity, its trustees. Trustees' report

Bethany 1175302 – Annual R-2020-21

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BETHANY

(CHARITABLE INCORPORATED ORGANISATION)

ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS OF THE CHARITY, ITS TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2021

Trustees

S Moronkeji

H M Adams

E A Moronkeji

Charity registered number

1175302

Registered office

Almick Lodge

Tattershall Road Billinghay Lincs. LN4 4BW

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BETHANY

(CHARITABLE INCORPORATED ORGANISATION)

The Trustees present their annual report together with the financial statements for the year 1 February 2020 to 31 January 2021.

The Trustees confirm that the Annual Report and financial statements of the charity comply with the current statutory requirements, and the requirements of the Charity’s Constitution.

CONSTITUTION

Bethany is registered as a Charitable Incorporated Organisation whose only voting members are its Trustees. Governing document is ‘Foundation Model Constitution’, registered charity number 1175302. Charitable status was registered on 23/10/2017.

Trustees:

The management of the CIO is the responsibility of the Trustees. Trustees are appointed as stated in sections 10 -12 of the CIO constitution.

Objects of Bethany:

To advance the Christian Faith in accordance with the Statement of Beliefs and to relieve sickness and financial hardship and to promote and preserve good health. To advance education in parts of UK or the world as the trustees from time to time may think fit.

Finance:

The charity’s revenue streams from Tithes, offerings, and gifts from friends of the ministry and Church Fellowship. The charity has been able to meet the costs of hall hire, community activities, children and youth consumables and general expenses needed to sustain regular activities. A reserve fund for six months of activities is observed.

Risk management:

The Trustees have assessed the major risks to which the CIO, in particular those related to the operations and finances of the charity and are satisfied that systems and procedures are in place to mitigate our exposure to the major risks.

STATUTORY OBLIGATIONS

Insurance: The charity took out a Liability Insurance covering all Church / Ministry activities within and outside the Stanhope Hall. (Including Trustee indemnity, employer and public liability). The admin office and office equipment are insured.

Safeguarding: The trustees agree to adopt a formal ‘Policy on Safeguarding Children and Vulnerable Adults.’ Policy will be reviewed annually or as required.

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BETHANY

(CHARITABLE INCORPORATED ORGANISATION)

Trustee Supporters: Two persons are asked to act as TS. They are to observe, encourage, discuss and contribute to Trustee meetings. This is to strengthen the charity in fulfilling its statutory and charitable objectives.

ADVANCING THE CHRISTIAN FAITH

Church Fellowship:

We continue to strengthen our foundation in Christ. It has been a time of building trust, faith, teaching, praying and discipleship. (Building labourers). Bethany continues to be blessed with steady and stable growth. We are continuing to experience times of developing a God loving, faith building relational family.

It has been a year of restoration, salvation, renewal, joy and encouragement. We continue to experience life in the Kingdom and aspire to be a multi-generational fellowship drawing people from our communities into the Kingdom.

Mid-Week Fellowship:

Weekly Outreach / worship in Boston Town – Suspended during the year due to the Pandemic.

Children and Youth: Online Activities only

Children and Youths work their faith through foundational spiritual truths, faith building teaching, chat groups, stories and fun. They are encouraged to develop a living relationship with Jesus in a relevant and entertaining way. A core of enthusiastic helpers continues in their relentless work helping our children and youths develop their full potential in God. We use drama, music, quiz, drawings and games to increase the growth, overall enjoyment and encourage prayer, Bible reading and learning Bible memory verses to aid their spiritual growth.

‘Arrows’ -Our children group – from pre-school age to year 6 / age 10. Every six week, we run an action-packed ‘All age service’ where the ‘Arrows’ use drama, songs and games to share the goodness of the Gospel to the families in attendance.

‘Royals’ -Our Youth group – from year 7 / age 11 upwards. This is where we step up the spiritual growth and wellbeing of our youth in preparation for life of adulthood. The Royals are encouraged to be involved in all aspect of Church activities, relationship and outreach.

At ‘Bethany’, we regard the protection and safeguarding of children and vulnerable adults as a priority. In the interests of the safety and wellbeing of all, we operate a formal safeguarding policy.

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BETHANY

(CHARITABLE INCORPORATED ORGANISATION)

Christ Intercessory Academy (CiA) – Education & Training

Bible School:

The first year ‘Bravo Session’ of the Bible School took off this year. Three candidates registered and completed the year-long twelve Modules. Graduated with a ‘Certificate in Theology’ awards. Graduation & awards ceremony took place on the 4[th] April 2021.

International Mission

Sponsored Mission in Pakistan

Grant Scheme developed and given to support the employment of teachers in missions to teach and encourage Brick Maker’s Children.

Inter-church work :

We are part of the Horncastle Churches Together, actively involved in praying together on local and national concerns. We continue to engage in a way that encourage / enable everyone fulfil their charitable objectives in our communities.

Bethany Church is a full member of Churches in Communities International (CiC) and the Evangelical Alliance. CiC is an Apostolic network, offering support to churches and ministries. Enabling churches to flourish in their local context, replicate and confidently work in partnership with other sectors, whilst remaining autonomous. It provides accreditation, recognition and encouragement for independent churches.

COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES

Grant Making Policy:

As a charity, poverty relief is one of our objectives for public benefit. We have a grant making policy. Funds were raised through the Church attendees and friends of the charity.

We will seek to increase funding and grant making activities in the coming year.

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BETHANY

(CHARITABLE INCORPORATED ORGANISATION)

Creative English:

This started last year and concluded in this financial year . In conjunction with ‘Faith in Action’ – 40 non-English Speaking European citizens were taught English language using the Creative English Module’ – Teaching English through dramatization, interactions and fun. This venture was hugely successful and thanks to all Volunteers, and Teachers who devoted their time and resources to see lives changes in the Boston Town. Many attendees went on to secure better employment because of their ability to engage in conversational English enabled by this community action.

GOING CONCERN

After making appropriate enquiries, the trustees have a reasonable expectation that the charity is on the right track to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. And should be fulfilling more of its objectives in the next year.

Reserves Policy

The trustees have established a policy whereby the unrestricted funds not committed or invested in tangible fixed assets held by the charity should be increased from 3 to 6 months of the resources expended. At this level, the trustees feel that they would be able to continue the current activities of the charity in the event of a significant drop in funding. It would obviously be necessary to consider how the funding would be replaced. The Trustees will continue to review the threshold for the Charity’s Reserve Fund and financial activities.

FUTURE DEVELOPMENTS

The Trustees will continue to work hard to realise the vision of the charity, in particular engaging with our local communities, families, children, and young person. This has not been possible in the reporting year due to Lockdown and Social Distancing restrictions.

Priority given to ensure those attending weekly activities enjoy a safe, secure, and sure environment. Attention will be given to securing a permanent/long- term address for ministry and community activities in Horncastle Town.

This report and account were approved by the Trustees, on 6[th] June 2021 and signed on their behalf by:

……………………………………………

Rev. Eyitayo Moronkeji

Chair of Trustees

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Bethany

Receipts and payments accounts

CC16a

For the period Period start date Period end date To from 01/02/2020 31/01/2021

Section A Receipts and payments

A1 Receipts Unrestricted
funds
to the nearest
£
2,103
-
7,906
37,966
6
-
-
-

47,982
650
-
650
48,632
17,946
3,817
465
2,015
-
-
-
-
24,243
5,000
-
5,000
29,243
19,388
-
16,413
35,801		 Restricted
funds
to the nearest £
-
9
-
-
-
-
-
-
9
-
-
-
9
-
-
50
-
-
-
-
-
50
-
-
-
50
- 41
-
344
303		 Endowment
funds
to the nearest £
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-		 Total funds
to the nearest £
2,103
9
7,906
37,966
6
-
-
-
47,991
650
-
650		 Total funds
to the nearest £
2,103
9
7,906
37,966
6
-
-
-
47,991
650
-
650		 Last year
to the nearest £
Grants / fees - Education 2,103 2,970
Fundraising - Grant Scheme - 235
Gift Aid - Receipts 7,906 6,549
Donations - Tithes & offerings 37,966 32,670
Others - Interest from bank 6 -
- -
- -
- -
Sub total(Gross income for
AR)
47,982		 42,424
A2 Asset and investment sales,
(see table).
RL repayment 650 550
- -
Sub total 650 550
Total receipts
A3 Payments
48,641 42,974
17,946
3,817
465
50
2,015
-
-
-
-
24,293
5,000
-
5,000
Charitable Activities 17,946 25,957
Separate item of Expense 3,817 5,500
Grant Scheme 1 465 455
Grant Scheme 2 50
Missions 2,015 -
- -
- -
- -
- -
**Sub total ** 24,243 31,962
A4 Asset and investment
purchases, (see table)

Invest GP		 5,000 -
Issued RL - 2,132
**Sub total ** 5,000 2,132
Total payments
Net of receipts/(payments)
A5 Transfers between funds
A6 Cash funds last year end
Cash funds this year end
29,293 34,094
19,347
19,388 - 41 - 19,347 8,880
- - - - -
16,413 344 - 16,757 -
35,801 303 - 36,104 8,880

Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period

Categories
Signed by one or two trustees on
behalf of all the trustees
B5 Liabilities
B4 Assets retained for the
charity’s own use
B3 Investment assets
B2 Other monetary assets
B1 Cash funds		 Signature
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Details
Details
Computer; IT & PA Systems
Office Equipments
Details
Green Pastures
Details
Debtors
Cash at Bank
Total cash funds
(agree balances with receipts and payments
account(s))
Details		 Unrestricted
funds
to nearest £
36,051
-
-		 Unrestricted
funds
to nearest £
36,051
-
-
36,051 303
- -
- -
36,051 303
sm S.Moronkeji

mae E.Moronkeji 1110612021

Independent examiner's report on the accounts

Section A Independent Examiner’s Report

Report to the trustees/ BETHANY members of On accounts for the year 31 JANUARY 2021 Charity no 1175302 ended (if any) Set out on pages 1

I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity (“the Trust”) for the year ended 31/01/2021

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 can confirm that no material matters examiner's statement have come to my attention. There is no material concern in connection with the examination which gives me cause to believe that in, any material respect:

Signed: Date: 18/08/2021 Name: Ofure Obomighie Relevant professional Chartered Institute of Management Accountants qualification(s) or body (if any): Address: 79 Mareham Road Horncastle LN9 6BN

October 2018

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