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2023-12-31-accounts

Trustees’ Annual Report for the period

From 01/01/2023 Period start date To 31/12/2023 Period end date

Charity name: Newjoy International Gospel Church

Charity registration number: 1176593

Objectives and Activities

SORP reference
Summary of the purposes of
the charity as set out in its
governing document		 Para 1.17 To advance the Christian religion in the
City of Bradford and elsewhere for the
benefit of the public through the holding of
prayer meetings, worship, teachings on the
Bible, raising self-awareness and/or
distributing literature on the Gospel of
Christ to enlighten others about the
Christian religion.
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		 Main Undertaken
We provide a place of worship for all
people twice a week. Our corporate family
worship service is every Sunday Morning
and Tuesday evenings.
We also undertake community initiative
events such as Community BBQ, Kids
Festivals, Christmas Community Free
Giveaways, Christmas Carol and Free
Dinner periodically within the year.
We also organise seminars to train, mentor
and coach the youth in areas that help
them to find meaning in life, family and
destiny every month.
Benefits
The salvation of souls from generations to
generations: The positive effect of what we
do is helping many individuals and families
dedicate their lives to serving Christ.
Releasing God’s blessings and
multiplication for the chosen. Transforming
lives and shaping destinies in the
communities: We have seen many
especially young people who had lost hope
in life now finding meaning to live for today.
Para 1.18
Statement confirming
whether the trustees have
had regard to the guidance
issued by the Charity
Commission on public
benefit		 Yes, all trustees have had regard to
guidance issued by the Charity
Commission.

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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

SORP reference Summary of the main achievements of the charity, identifying the difference the charity’s work has made to the circumstances of its Para 1.20 beneficiaries and any wider benefits to society as a whole.

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Achievements against
objectives set		 Para 1.41 In 2023, the focus of the ministry was to
empower people to advance Spiritually,
Physically and more. It is a year we
achieved this and more.
Throughout the year, our Free Hot Meal
and Drink helped many individuals and
families with free food and drink on every
Monday of the year with the exception of
Bank Holidays. As at the end of this year,
over 3500 meals have been served in the
City to help advance lives and families.
Our commitment to raising the next
generation of Christian young adults
continues at the University of Bradford and
City.
Our Sunday worship services continued to
empower Church members and visitors
unabated. Our congregation grew.
Our community activities such as BBQ
helped in serving our immediate community
with the love of Christ and joy
During the Christmas season, the
gave out over 100 Socks and
Handkerchiefs to prison inmate. We also
served over 100 families with Christmas
presents and food.
We thank the Lord for keeping all of our
lives and families and causing His church
to shine in the midst of unseeingly
difficulties in the world.
Performance of fundraising
activities against objectives
set		 Para 1.41 We appreciate every valuable contribution
by members of the church and well-
wishers. God bless you all.
Investment performance
against objectives		 Para 1.41 N/A
Other

Financial Review

Financial Review
Review of the charity’s
financial position at the end
of the period		 Para 1.21 The Church is in a good financial Standing
at the end of the financial year.
Statement explaining the
policy for holding reserves
stating why they are held		 Para 1.22 It is Trustees policy to maintain a balance
of unrestricted funds (if possible), which
equates to at least three months of
unrestricted payments, the equivalent of
£1500, to cover emergency situations that
may arise from time to time.
The balance of£ 1090.66held on
unrestricted funds at the year-end meet our
target and good news for us moving into
the new year.
Amount of reserves held Para 1.22 £ 1090.66
Reasons for holding zero
reserves		 Para 1.22 To cover emergency situations that may
arise from time to time.
Details of fund materially in
deficit		 Para 1.24 As we proceed to the new year, the church
is not in any form of a financial and material
deficit.
Explanation of any
uncertainties about the
charity continuing as a going
concern		 Para 1.23 There are no uncertainties facing Newjoy
Church at the moment.

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The charity’s principal
sources of funds (including
any fundraising)		 Para 1.47 The churches principal source of funding
includes Church members and partners
worldwide. This year, we have been able to
assess gift aid to help us to do more in our
communities. We have also received grants
from our local council towards our Free hot
meal community initiative.
Total receipts on funds were£ £ 30,609.39
which came in through weekly offerings,
tithes, gift aid, grant and freewill offering
giving from members and partners.
Out of this amount, our accrued
expenditure was£ 29,519.73. This amount
was spent on Rent£ 6,000.00,Community
Free Hot Meal Initiative£ 5,136.11-Church
Members welfare and refreshment£
2,473.74-, New Equipment£ 568.06- Vehicle
Cost£ 13,480.28Stationary £ 311.54,. The
rest went into IT, Honorarium and
miscellaneous.
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:
Type of governing document
(trust deed, royal charter)		 Para 1.25 CIO Association Constitution
How is the charity
constituted?
(e.g unincorporated
association, CIO)		 Para 1.25 Trust
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 Appointment

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Policies and procedures adopted for the induction Para 1.51 and training of trustees The charity’s organisational structure and any wider Para 1.51 network with which the charity works Relationship with any related Para 1.51 parties Other

Reference and Administrative details

Charity name Newjoy International Gospel Church
Other name the charity uses N/A
Registered charitynumber 1176593
Charity’s principal address 25 Wheatland Grove. BD9 5 JS. Bradford

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20		 Trustee name Office (if any) Dates acted if not for whole
**year **		 Name of person (or body) entitled
to appoint trustee (ifany)
Rhoda Agyei-Bediako Chair 01/01/2018
Richard James
Ssenyonga		 01/01/2018
Glynis Fletcher 01/01/2018
Kofi Amoateng
Owusu		 01/01/2018

– Corporate trustees names of the directors at the date the report was approved

Director name

Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity

Trustee name Dates acted if not for whole year

Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others

Description of the assets N/A held in this capacity Name and objects of the N/A charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects Details of arrangements for N/A 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
adviser
Name
Address		 Type of
adviser
Name
Address		 Type of
adviser
Name
Address		 Type of
adviser
Name
Address
Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information)
Exemptions from disclosure
Reason for non-disclosure of key personnel details
N/A
N/A

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)
Position (eg Secretary,
Chair, etc)
Date
Rhoda Agyei-Bediako Kofi Amoateng Owusu

Chair		 Trustee
01/10/2024
01/10/2024
Name No (if any)
Newjoy International Gospel Church 1176593
Receipts andpayments accounts CC16a
For the period
from		 01/01/2023
Period start date		 To 31/12/2023
Period end date

Section A Receipts and payments

A1 Receipts Unrestricted
funds
to the nearest £
£15,052.30
£9,749.09
£5,308.00
£500.00
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-
-

30,609
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-
-
30,609
£6,000.00
£5,136.11
£13,480.28
£2,473.74
£1,050.00
£500.00
£311.54
£568.06
29,520
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-
-
29,520
1,090
-
7,800
8,890		 Restricted
funds
to the nearest £
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-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
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-
-
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-
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-
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-		 Endowment
funds
to the nearest £
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-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
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-
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-		 Total funds
to the nearest £
15,052
9,749
5,308
500
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30,609
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-
-
30,609
6,000
5,136
13,480
2,474
1,050
500
312
568
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29,520
-
-
-
29,520
1,090		 Total funds
to the nearest £
15,052
9,749
5,308
500
-
-
-
-
30,609
-
-
-
30,609
6,000
5,136
13,480
2,474
1,050
500
312
568
-
29,520
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-
-
29,520
1,090		 Last year
to the nearest £
Freewill Offering £15,052.30
£9,749.09
£5,308.00
£500.00		 -
Tithe -
Gift Aid -
Partners Contributions -
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- -
- -
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~~Sub total~~~~(Gross income for~~
AR)
30,609		 -
A2 Asset and investment sales,
(see table).
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- -
Sub total - -
Total receipts
A3 Payments
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Rent		 £6,000.00
£5,136.11
£13,480.28
£2,473.74
£1,050.00
£500.00
£311.54
£568.06		 -
Free Hot Meal CommunityInitiative -
Vehicle Cost/Transportation -
Welfare -
IT/Website -
Honorarium -
Stationary -
New Equipements -
-
**Sub total ** 29,520 -
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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1,090 - 1,090 -
- - - -
7,800 - 7,800 -
8,890 - 8,890 -

CCXX R1 accounts (SS)

02/10/2024

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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
B1 Cash funds
B2 Other monetary assets
B4 Assets retained for the
charity’s own use
B5 Liabilities
B3 Investment assets
CCXX R2 accounts (SS)		 Signature
Details
Details
Musical Instruments
Cash at bank 01/01/2024
Cash at bank 31/01/2023
Details
Details
Total cash funds
(agree balances with receipts and payments
account(s))
Details
2		 Unrestricted
funds
Restricted
funds
to nearest £
to nearest £
1,090
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7,800
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-
-
8,890
-
OK
OK
Unrestricted
funds
Restricted
funds
to nearest £
to nearest £
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
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-
-
Fund to which
asset belongs
Cost (optional)
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-
Fund to which
asset belongs
Cost (optional)
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Fund to which
liability relates
Amount due
(optional)
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-
-
-
-
Print Name
Rhoda Agyei-Bediako		 Endowment
funds
to nearest £
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-
-
-
OK
Endowment
funds
to nearest £
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-
-
-
-
-
Current value
(optional)
-
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-
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-
Current value
(optional)
3,200
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-
-
-
When due
(optional)
Date of
approval
03/10/2024
02/10/2024

CCXX R2 accounts (SS)

Kofi Amoateng Owusu 03/10/2024

CCXX R3 accounts (SS)

02/10/2024

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Independent examiner's report on the accounts

Section A Independent Examiner’s Report

Report to the trustees

Charity Name Newjoy International Gospel Church

On accounts for the year 31[st] December 2023 Charity no 1176593 ended (if any) Set out on pages 1 and 2 (remember to include the page numbers of additional sheets)

I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity (“the Trust”) for the year ended 31 / 12 /2023

Responsibilities and As the charity's trustees, you are responsible for the preparation of the basis of report 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 I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have examiner's statement come to my attention in connection with the examination which gives me cause to believe that in, any material respect:

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.

Signed: Date: 02/10/2024 Name: Mr Kondwani Chikuwi Relevant professional AAT Level 3, CIMA Certificate. qualification(s) or body (if any): Address: 75 Halstead Place. Bradford BD7 3LY

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Oct 2018

IER

Section B Disclosure

Only complete if the examiner needs to highlight material 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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Oct 2018

IER