Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From 02/04/24 Period start date To 01/04/25 Period end date
Charity name: Cheerful Heart
Charity registration number: 1175439
Objectives and Activities
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| Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document |
Para 1.17 | Cheerful Heart is dedicated to advancing the Christian faith in Gloucestershire in line with our statement of faith. We actively support young people by bringing them together and ofering both spiritual guidance and educational encouragement. Our heart is to make disciples, reach out to our community, and restore and strengthen marriages. |
| Summary of the main activities in relation to those purposes for the public benefit, in particular, the activities, projects or services identified in the accounts. |
Para 1.17 and 1.19 |
Cheerful Heart supports the local community by ofering free education and tuition to young people who fnd school challenging, as well as organising youth conferences—such as the CONNECT project—to keep young people positively engaged. We continue to provide marriage counselling and have been formally recognised by the local council as a place of worship authorised to solemnise marriages using the Registrar’s Marriage Schedule. Every Wednesday and Saturday, our congregants go into local parks and streets to pray for people, including those struggling with drug and alcohol addiction. We have recently purchased a baptistry, enabling us to conduct water baptisms in the church, and have baptised a few people since the beginning of the year. |
Statement confirming Para 1.18 whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
SORP reference Para 1.38 Policy on grant making Para 1.38 Policy on social investment including program related investment Para 1.38 Contribution made by volunteers Other
Achievements and Performance
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| Summary of the main achievements of the charity, identifying the difference the charity’s work has made to the circumstances of its beneficiaries and any wider benefits to society as a whole. |
Para 1.20 | Over the past two years, Cheerful Heart has achieved a great deal. We have held baptism services, run Interconnect outreach every Wednesday and Saturday, and provided marriage services. Our building is now registered as a Place of Worship. We have also started a Food Bank to support those in need and an education programme to help underprivileged students improve their grades. Soon, we will be opening a Cofee Morning to bring single parents together, giving them a welcoming place to socialise, fnd support, and share their experiences. We need more workers to do so. |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
Achievements against objectives set |
Para 1.41 |
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| Performance of fundraising activities against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | |
| Investment performance against objectives |
Para 1.41 | |
| Other |
Financial Review
| Financial Review | ||
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| Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period |
Para 1.21 | The total income from unrestricted funds has decreased compared to last year and stands at £25,568, while £26,650 was spent on general and equipment maintenance, rent, and utilities. Despite this, our membership has grown, and we continue to support not only our congregation but also people across thewidercommunity. |
| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held |
Para 1.22 | Cheerful Heart has not got a reserve fund, and it is not yet discussed. We are looking at maintaining a balance on unrestricted funds to equate to at least one year in order cover bill payments and overall building expenses, and also to cover some emergency situations |
| Amount of reserves held | Para 1.22 | NA |
| Reasons for holding zero reserves |
Para 1.22 | NA |
| Details of fund materially in deficit |
Para 1.24 | NA |
| Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern |
Para 1.23 | NA |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
The charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising) |
Para 1.47 |
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| Investment policy and objectives including any social investment policy adopted |
Para 1.46 | |
| A description of the principal risks facing the charity |
Para 1.46 | |
| Other |
Structure, Governance and Management
| Description of charity’s trusts: |
Cheerful Heart is a Christian church which has become a member of Assembly of God. We preach Jesus, and expand God’s kingdom. We restore marriages and reach out to the community. |
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| Type of governing document (trust deed, royal charter) |
Para 1.25 | Constitution |
| How is the charity constituted? (e.g unincorporated association, CIO) |
Para 1.25 | There are two main pastors (founder of Cheerful Heart Ministries). They are also the trustees. There church Elders known as church Leaders who work as assistant Pastors. They help in the church administration, fnance and the preaching of the Word. We also have a hospitality team, worship team and the children ministry team and the prayer team. |
| Trustee selection methods including details of any constitutional provisions e.g. election to post or name of any person or body entitled to appoint one or more trustees |
Para 1.25 | The qualifcations for leaders will comply with the requirements set in the Bible: 1st Timothy Chap 3 verse 1-7 “ One must be above reproach, faithful to his/her spouse, exercise self control, have a good reputation etc. Leaders are also trustees and they can make decisions on every day to activity of the church. Committed members who adhere to the qualifcations requirements for leaders may apply to become a church leader or a trustee. |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
NA Policies and procedures adopted for the induction Para 1.51 and training of trustees NA The charity’s organisational structure and any wider Para 1.51 network with which the
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| Relationship with any related parties |
Para 1.51 | NA |
| Other | NA |
Reference and Administrative details
| Charity name | Cheerful Heart |
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| Other name the charity uses | Cheerful Heart Ministries |
| Registered charity number | 1175439 |
| Charity’s principal address | St James Trading Estate 280 Barton St, Gloucester GL1 4JJ Correspondence address: 15 Knotgrass Way, Hunts Grove GloucesterGL2 4DY |
Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
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Trustee name | Office (if any) |
Dates acted if not for whole year |
Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint trustee (ifany) |
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| Benz Libali Modia | ||||
| Joyce Libali Modia | ||||
| Thulane Kingsley Shabangu |
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| Fatimah Rios | ||||
– Corporate trustees names of the directors at the date the report was approved
Director name Benz Libali Modia Joyce Libali Modia
Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity
| Trustee name | Dates acted if not for whole year | |
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| NA | ||
Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others
Description of the assets NA held in this capacity
Name and objects of the NA charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects
Details of arrangements for NA safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity’s own assets
Additional information (optional)
Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)
Type of Name Address adviser
Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information)
Exemptions from disclosure
Reason for non-disclosure of key personnel details
Other optional information
Declarations
The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.
Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees
Signature(s)
Full name(s) Benz Libali Modia
Position (eg Secretary, Chair Chair, etc)
Date
10/01/25
| Cheerful Heart | Cheerful Heart | Charity number | |
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| 1175439 | |||
| Receipts andpayments accounts | CC16a | ||
| For the period from 02/04/2024 |
To | 01/04/2025 |
| Section A Receipts and payments | Section A Receipts and payments | |||||
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| A1 Receipts | Unrestricted funds to the nearest £ 25,568 - 25,568 - - - - 25,568 26,650 80 1,155 - 29 27,913 - - - 27,913 - 2,345 - - - 2,345 |
Restricted funds to the nearest £ - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - |
Endowment funds to the nearest £ - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - |
Total funds to the nearest £ 25,568 - - - - - - - 25,568 - - - - 25,568 26,650 - - - - - - 80 - - 1,155 - 29 27,913 - - - 27,913 - 2,345 |
Last year to the nearest £ |
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| Overall YearlyIncome | 25,568 | - | ||||
| Tithes & Offerings | - | - | ||||
| Hall Hire | - | |||||
| Gift Aid | - | |||||
| Cash in Hand donation | - | |||||
| Sale of Investment | - | |||||
| Grants | - | |||||
| Transfer / £ | - | |||||
| Refunds | - | |||||
| Sub total(Gross income for AR) |
25,568 | - | ||||
| A2 Asset and investment sales, (see table). |
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| Receipt from sale | - | |||||
| Loan Repayment from external funder | - | |||||
| Loan Repayment Received | - | - | ||||
| Sub total | - | - | ||||
| Total receipts A3 Payments |
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| Overall YearlyExpenditures | 26,650 | - | ||||
| Rent 1 | - | |||||
| Rent 2 | - | |||||
| Telephone,Internet & Postage | - | |||||
| Water | - | |||||
| Electric and Gas | - | |||||
| Travel Expenses | - | |||||
| DONATIONS: other Charities, Honorarium, Needyetc. |
80 | - | ||||
| MAINTENANCE: Repairs: websites, software etc. |
- | |||||
| PURCHASE: food, toiletries, stationary etc. | - | |||||
| OTHERS: miscellaneous | 1,155 | - | ||||
| Bank Charges / Interests | - | - | ||||
| Insurance /Subscription | 29 | - | ||||
| **Sub total ** | 27,913 | - | ||||
| A4 Asset and investment purchases, (see table) |
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| **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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| - 2,345 | - | - | - 2,345 | - | ||
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| - 2,345 | - | - | - 2,345 | - |
CCXX R1 accounts (SS)
10/02/2026
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| Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at | Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at | the end of the period | |
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| Categories Signed by one or two trustees 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 |
Details Total cash funds (agree balances with receipts and payments account(s)) Details Details Details Details Signature BL |
Unrestricted funds Restricted funds to nearest £ to nearest £ - - - - - - - - Agreement Error 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 Benz |
Endowment funds to nearest £ |
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| OK | |||
| Endowment funds to nearest £ |
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| Current value (optional) |
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| Current value (optional) |
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| When due (optional) |
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| Date of approval |
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| BL | Benz | 31/03/2025 | |
CCXX R2 accounts (SS)
10/02/2026
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Independent examiner's report on the accounts
Section A Independent Examiner’s Report
Report to the trustees/ members of
Charity Name
Cheerful Heart
On accounts for the year ended
02/04/24 to 01/04/2025
Charity no 1175439 (if any)
Set out on pages
(remember to include the page numbers of additional sheets)
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I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity (“the Trust”) for the year ended DD / MM / YYYY .
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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
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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.
Signed: dwsy Date: 01/01/2025 Name: Didier Wansay Relevant professional Hotel Manager qualification(s) or body (if any): Address: 50 Weston Road Gloucester GL1 5AX
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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 .
N/A
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