2024-12-31-accounts - Life In Abundance UK

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Life In Abundance UK CIO

(CHARITY No. 1177632)

ANNUAL REPORT & FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION

CHARITY NUMBER 1177632 REGISTERED OFFICE Manvers Street Baptist Church Manvers Street Bath BA1 1JW INDEPENDENT EXAMINER Mrs Roxanne Bovel ACMA, CGMA TRUSTEES Mr. R M J Stewart (Chairman, resigned 20/5/24) Mr. N Addo (Treasurer) Mr. C Nevers (Chairman from 20/05/24) Dr. F Muindi Mr. P Bakibinga Mr. J. Lamb (appointed 20/01/24) The Lady Andrea Lenzie (appointed 25/1/25) Dr. J. Tsui (appointed 31/3/25) BANKERS National Westminster Bank plc WEBSITE ADDRESS https://lifeinabundance.org.uk/ SOCIAL MEDIA LINKS Facebook: @lifeinabundanceuk X: @lia_uk LinkedIn: life-in-abundance-uk

LIA UK CIO is part of a wider international organisation, LIA International, with offices in the following countries:

International Headquarters Life In Abundance International (HQ) LIA Centre, Silanga Road, Nairobi, Kenya Ministry Support Office, USA LIA - USA, Louisville, Kentucky, USA Ministry Support Office, Europe LIA - Europe, Geneva, Switzerland Programme Countries Burundi, Djibouti, DRC, Egypt, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Haiti, Jamaica, Kenya, Rwanda, Somaliland, South Sudan, Sudan, Uganda

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The Trustees present their report and financial statements of the Charity for the year ended 31 December 2024. The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the accounting policies set out in note 1 to the accounts and comply with the Charity’s constitution, the Charities Act 2011, and Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland published on 16 July 2014.

OBJECTS AND ACTIVITIES FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFIT

The objects of the Charity are the prevention or relief of poverty in particular but not exclusively among women and children in need, in Africa, the Caribbean and in such parts of the world as the Charity trustees may from time to time think fit, by providing or assisting in the provision of education, training, healthcare projects and all the necessary support designed to enable individuals to generate a sustainable income and be self-sufficient.

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We believe in Jesus’ mission to bring the hope of his kingdom in the physical, spiritual, mental, and social dimensions of life. Our work targets four main areas of need: economic empowerment, education, social engagement, and community health.

LIA has a fully developed, tested and proven, wholistic transformation model that is centred on the local church, because we know Christ has ordained and equipped his people to experience and share abundance.

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The objects of the Charity have been achieved by supporting the work of Life In Abundance International, an international Non-Governmental Organisation which has its headquarters in Nairobi, Kenya.

Life In Abundance International provides resources and support to local churches to break the cycle of poverty within some of the poorest and most marginalised communities in the world by restoring health, renewing hope, and inspiring lasting transformation. Currently, Life In

Abundance International has ongoing projects in 12 African countries and 2 Caribbean countries.

The Trustees confirm that they have complied with their duty under Section 17(5) of the Charities Act 2011 to refer to the guidance contained in the Charity Commission’s general guidance on public benefit when reviewing the Charity’s aims and objectives and planning future activities.

REVIEW OF ACHIEVEMENTS AND PERFORMANCE

The Trustees have concluded that, within its objectives of the prevention or relief of poverty, the Charity by way of grants and donations to community development programmes has made available to a wide section of the public in Africa and the Caribbean the opportunity to benefit from education, training and healthcare projects.

During the year under review the Charity has distributed over £100,000 in grants and donations to LIA International, allocated as follows:

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Funding Breakdown by country
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Rwanda

In 2 Samuel 22:29, David prayed, “You, Lord, are my lamp; the Lord turns my darkness into light.” David knew that God's presence was the difference-maker in his life.

This is the word of encouragement shared from the hearts of the 64 families in Rwanda who are praising God for the provision of solar facilities in their homes. These households were struggling with the lack of the light after dark.

In particular their children were finding it difficult to study in the evenings; but now they are able to read and write anytime they wish. In addition to helping the children to study, play and interact in the evening, the parents can contribute more in terms of spiritual and socio– economic transformation; the light encourages the whole family to be more active after dark. This project was made possible by the generosity of a retired headmaster, who donated proceeds from the sale of his book for the purchase of this equipment.

Uganda

LIA Uganda continues to grow and flourish, much like the wonderful array of plants and vegetables which individual Life In Abundance partners and church community groups are regularly harvesting.

Rapha, pictured on the left, has a tomato plantation on the north shore of Lake Victoria near Jinja. Accessing funds via a cooperative savings group facilitated by LIA, she has invested the equivalent of approximately £60 pounds to rent the land and a further £40 to buy the plants and treatments. She is expecting a crop which will yield a tenfold return on this investment; this ensures she is financially independent and able to take care of her family. Truly Rapha has life in abundance.

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At another LIA church cluster in Kikube, near Hoima in western Uganda, the community have been true entrepreneurs. Thanks to the support of LIA and the rich, fertile soil, they have been growing cucumbers, pumpkins, rosemary, coffee, vanilla, pineapples and tomatoes. Having diverse crops guards against business risks associated with small-scale agricultural projects such as these.

In addition to crops, the cluster has engaged in the farming of pigs, goats, chickens and fish, and has set up several small businesses, including sewing shops and a charcoal briquette making factory. Mariam, one of the shop owners, says “With LIA I’ve learned to give; it has taught me to count my blessings.”

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Sudan

LIA-Sudan has made remarkable strides in 2024, despite having their offices looted during

the civil unrest in Khartoum. The organisation successfully established a new operational base in the Nuba Mountains. The picture to the left shows the residential block where the LIA team is currently being hosted. With support from LIA-UK and other sources, they have served 842 individuals through emergency response efforts, such as distributing essential supplies to vulnerable groups and paying school fees for 240 orphaned children. LIA-Sudan also achieved a significant milestone by

registering as a legal entity, which has allowed them to form partnerships with key local organisations and to work more closely with community leaders. These efforts have not only addressed immediate needs but also laid the groundwork for expanding their work in the future, particularly in church and community-based initiatives.

Haiti

Guerrier Francoeur is one of the recipients of microenterprise and training funds provided by LIA-UK in 2024. In her own words:

“My name is Guerrier Ophnide Francoeur and I am 35 years old Haitian lady. I am married and have two children. I am a Christian and I attend and get involved at church regularly. I started to do business when I was 12 years old. I used to sell sweets, crackers and I mostly used to sell kerosene fuel as well. When I finished Elementary School, I used to sell peanut butter and jam. At that time I did businesses not because I was in need, but because I wanted to try something.

“I started to take business seriously after I had the opportunity to participate in a training that was held at my church where Life in Abundance staff came to teach. Right after that, I was among ten people who were selected and given 5,000.00 Gourde (around £30) in order to start a business. This has been blessed and reinforces my business since I was able to make larger purchases. My business has now reached 10,000 Gds!

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“This was a unique opportunity that was given to me to run a larger business and also take care of my family. Because my business grew pretty fast, I was able to start selling other things such as clothes, sandals, and school bags.

“It’s now been six years since I became a beneficiary of the Micro-Credit that LIA has been implementing with the partner churches. I have been tremendously blessed. I hope this can be a lifelong programme that others may benefit from as well since it has done so much for me and my family.”

Ending Domestic Abuse – A Pack for Churches

In 2024 we continued our partnership with Restored, a UK organisation that highlights and advocates for the ending of domestic abuse in churches. We adapted Restored’s UK resource pack to suit the local audience and translated it into Amharic for use by churches in Ethiopia. Training sessions took place for Church leaders and such was the interest in this endeavour, there was coverage of the same on Ethiopian national television. In 2025 we will be continuing with a similar project in Egypt.

Kenya Orphans & Vulnerable Children Fund

We continue to support the educational needs of orphans and vulnerable children in Kenya. Efforts to achieve food and livelihood security in pastoral areas of Kenya has been challenging for many years. Pastoral communities rely on livestock for revenue as the sale of animals guarantees their ability to purchase food and meet other basic needs. Mosiro, in Narok county, is a semi-arid area and is prone to harsh climatic conditions. With unpredictable rainfall patterns, drought had claimed over 90% of livestock, and many families had become desperate as children were spending days going hungry, and without access to medication or education.

Father of six Mzee Tompoi found himself in exactly this situation, unable to feed and care for his family. Out of desperation he started to hunt wild animals for food and was arrested by game rangers. He was imprisoned for 6 months.

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After being released, he relocated his family to some farmland and constructed a make-shift house out of polythene and iron sheets; this was all he could manage but it was unsafe for the small children. This family was among several households profiled by the church leaders to receive food relief, and during a home visit by LIA, the middle child asked to be prayed for to resume school. The family received food as well as the means to plant crops on one acre of land. They sourced seed and fertilizer and made a commitment to tend the plants and water them regularly. The crops did very well and produced a bumper harvest of 15 bags of maize and 3 bags of beans. Mzee Tompoi’s girls were enrolled in a school nearby (see photo). Hope was rekindled and he started going to church regularly. One evening when the church was having overnight prayers, he asked to be prayed for and received Christ as his Lord.

CEO Visit to Jamaica

Also in 2024, Life In Abundance began a new initiative in the Caribbean, a sister conference to the established Global Missions Conference in Africa. This new endeavour, GMCCaribbean, saw over fifty participants come together in Kingston over two days, to hear and share stories of what wholistic

transformation can look like in the Caribbean context. Steve Machell, the LIA UK CEO, and Conrad Nevers, the LIA UK Board Chair both spoke at this inaugural conference.

Steve and Conrad were also able to visit the LIA Jamaica Training and Retreat Center in Newport, Manchester Parish, where they enjoyed the clean air and cool temperatures, as they reviewed the facilities following recent hurricanes and termite damage.

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International Office: Prayer Garden

A sum has been provided from LIA UK towards the development of the Life In Abundance Centre Prayer Garden in Nairobi. While the initial timeline faced delays, LIA International are pleased to report significant progress. The amalgamation process for the property took longer than anticipated, primarily due to a citywide hold on land reallocation within Nairobi County and the associated bureaucratic procedures. Concurrently, LIA International worked to secure a licence for a borehole on-site, which required additional facilitation and time.

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As of 9[th] May 2025, all necessary permits — including the borehole licence — have been granted, and LIA has received the necessary approvals to proceed. The next steps include finalising an agreement with contractors on the schedule of work and completing a review of the Bill of Quantities. With these milestones in place, LIA International anticipates a formal groundbreaking soon and are excited to begin construction on the site.

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FINANCIAL REVIEW

The Charity’s income for the year ended 31 December 2024 from all incoming resources amounted to £155,984 (2023 - £112,423). Income for the year comprises revenue from donations, grants and payments for organised visits to programmes. Resources expended for the year were £182,799 (2023 - £105,093). The net position for the year was a deficit of £26,815 (2023 – Surplus of £7,330).

RESERVES POLICY

The Trustees have a policy to hold reserves of £15,000 in unrestricted funds, which they consider to be reasonable given the nature and current scale of the Charity’s activities. Some of the income received is restricted as it is in response to appeals for specific projects.

INVESTMENT POLICY

The Charity does not normally hold funds for a significant period of time, as amounts raised for specific projects are usually distributed to Life In Abundance International (HQ) in Kenya shortly thereafter.

RISK MANAGEMENT

The Charity employs one full-time member of staff and has other minimal contractual commitments. The Trustees have considered risks in respect of the day-to-day management of its financial and other affairs and consider them to be minimal. The Trustees receive a full report at every meeting showing the income and expenditure and movement of funds. The Charity’s accounts and records are independently examined annually.

FINANCIAL POSITION

Funds at the end of the year were £48,435 in total. Of these unrestricted funds amounted to £3,182.

PLANS FOR THE FUTURE

In the coming year the Charity plans to continue developing awareness in the UK of the work of Life In Abundance International in their 14 programme countries, and to build partnerships with churches, foundations, donors and supporters and to generate funds through donations and grants to support Life In Abundance International’s 2025 priorities.

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Key programmes for 2025:

Continuing the partnership with Restored, to contextualise and translate the resource pack into Arabic, and provide training to church leaders in Egypt on the use of this resource.
Empowering local churches and equipping them to empower ‘third generation’ churches in wholistic transformational development.
Integrated support for families to improve their health, social situations and household incomes through the establishment of savings groups and microloans, particularly in Haiti and Uganda.
Educational support for orphans and vulnerable children to enable them to attend school, have uniforms and all the required items they need to achieve their grades. For example in Kenya, a new cohort of orphans/vulnerable children has been identified which will receive sponsorship through high school.
Support and facilitation of two Global Mission Conferences, one in Jamaica (GMCCaribbean) and one in Nairobi (GMC-Africa).

STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT

The Charity was constituted by a Constitution on 20 March 2018. It is registered as a Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO) with the Charity Commission.

TRUSTEES

The number of Trustees permitted by the Charity is not restricted but shall be not less than three. If the number falls below the minimum, the remaining trustee or trustees may act only to call a meeting of the Charity trustees or to appoint a new Charity trustee. A Trustee is appointed for a term of three years.

J. Lamb was appointed as a trustee on 20 January 2024.
R. M. J. Stewart retired as a trustee on 20 February 2024.
C. Nevers was appointed as Chair on 20 February 2024.
N. Addo was reappointed as Treasurer on 20 February 2024.
J. Lamb was appointed as Secretary on 20 February 2024.
F. Muindi is due to retire on 14 January 2026.
P. Bakibinga is due to retire on 20 November 2026.

The Lady Andrea Lenzie was appointed as a trustee on 25[th] January 2025.

J. Tsui was appointed as a trustee on 31[st] March 2025.

Any eligible Trustee may be re-appointed.

When there is a requirement for a new Trustee, the individual is identified and appointed by the remaining Trustees. They make available to the new Trustee a copy of the current version

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of the Constitution and a copy of the Charity’s latest Trustees’ Annual Report and statement of accounts.

The Chairman, Treasurer and Secretary have administrative oversight of the Charity. The board of Trustees have met five times during the year. The Charity has one full-time employee who handles the day-to-day management and administration of the Charity.

Operationally Life in Abundance UK functions as one of the three Ministry Support Offices (MSOs) which serve Life In Abundance International. Each MSO is an independent legal entity with a board of trustees, as is LIA International. To ensure governance alignment, the chair of the board of LIA UK also sits on the board of LIA International, as do the chairs of the boards of LIA Switzerland and LIA USA.

Operationally, each MSO coordinates its activities with the other entities within the organisation, including the programmes in Africa and the Caribbean, via the International Office which is located in Nairobi, Kenya.

This is illustrated in the organisational chart below.

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TRUSTEES’ RESPONSIBILITIES IN RELATION TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

The Charity trustees are responsible for preparing the annual report and financial statements in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice). The law applicable to charities in England and Wales requires the trustees to prepare financial statements for each year which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the Charity and of the incoming resources and application of resources of the Charity for that period. In preparing the financial statements the trustees are required to:

a) select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently;
b) observe the methods and principles in the applicable Charities SORP;
c) make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent;
d) state whether applicable accounting standards have been followed, subject to any material departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements;
e) prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume the Charity will continue in operation

The trustees are responsible for keeping accounting records which disclose, with reasonable accuracy at any time, the financial position of the Charity and enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Charities Act 2011 (Accounts and Reports) Regulations, and the provisions of the constitution. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the Charity and taking responsible steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.

The trustees are responsible for the integrity of the Charity and financial information included on the Life In Abundance International website. Legislation in the United Kingdom governing the preparation and dissemination of financial statements may differ from legislation in other jurisdictions.

CONCLUSION

The Trustees would like to express their appreciation and gratitude to all who have so generously supported the work of the Charity by their prayers and gifts.

Approved by the Trustees on 17[th] May 2025 and signed on their behalf by

Conrad Nevers Chair

LIA UK CIO

REPORT OF THE INDEPENDENT EXAMINER

I report on the accounts of LIA International CIO for the year ended 31 December 2024, which are set out on the following pages:

Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner

The Charity’s trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 (“the Act”). The Charity’s trustees consider that an audit is not required for this period under section 144 of the Act and that an independent examination is needed.

It is my responsibility to:

examine the accounts (under section 145 of the Charities Act);
follow the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission (under section 145 (5) (b) of the Act) and
state whether particular matters have come to my attention.

Basis of independent examiner’s report

My examination was carried out in accordance with the General Directions given by the Charity Commission. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the Charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts 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 no opinion is given as to whether the accounts present a “true and fair” view and the report is limited to those matters set out in the statement below.

Independent examiner’s statement

In connection with my examination, no material matters have come to my attention which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect:

accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Charities Act; or
the accounts do not accord with the accounting records.

I have no concern 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.

Name: Mrs Roxanne Bovel ACMA CGMA Address: 56 Harcourt Drive Reading RG6 5TJ

Date: 3[rd] May 2025

LIA UK CIO

STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

Notes INCOME Donations Subsidy from LIA Int. Sundry Income EXPENDITURE Charitable activities Country programmes LIA International Overheads Staff costs Other costs 2-4 Net incoming resources for the year Transfers between funds Net (deficit)/income after transfers Fund balances brought forward Fund balances carried forward		Unrestricted Funds £ 2,000 31,777 -	Unrestricted Funds £ 2,000 31,777 -	Restricted TOTAL Funds FUNDS 2024 £ £ 121,355 123,355 - 31,777 853 853 122,208 155,984 64,129 64,129 65,000 65,000 - 44,440 - 9,230 129,129 182,799 (6,921) (26,815) (18,376) - (25,297) (26,815) 70,550 75,250 45,253 48,435		TOTAL FUNDS 2023 £ 65,006 44,882 2,534






			33,777		112,423
			44,440 9,230		48,748 3,390 45,575 7,380







			53,670		105,093
			(19,894) 18,376		7,330




			(1,518) 4,700		7,330 67,920





			3,182		75,250

The statement of financial activities includes all gains and losses in the year. All income and expenditure derive from continuing activities.

LIA UK CIO

BALANCE SHEET AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2024

2024 £ £ 874 38,541 10,081 48,622 (1060) 48,435	2024 £ £ 874 38,541 10,081 48,622 (1060) 48,435	2023 £ £ 1,172 61,129 9,949 74,078 0 74,078	2023 £ £ 1,172 61,129 9,949 74,078 0 74,078
£		£





38,541		61,129
10,081		9,949
48,622		74,078


(1060)		0



	48,435		75,250

	45,253 3,182		70,550 4,700





	48,435		75,250

(The notes form part of these accounts)

The accounts were approved by the Trustees on 17[th] May 2025 and signed on their behalf by:

C Nevers Board Chair

LIA UK CIO

NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

1. Accounting Policies

The principal accounting policies adopted, judgements and key sources of estimation, uncertainty in the preparation of the financial statements are as follows:

a) Basis of preparation

The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard 102, Section 1A Small Entities – The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland and the Companies Act 2006.

b) Preparation of the accounts on a going concern basis

The Trustees are of the view that whilst the level of voluntary giving remains uncertain, grant funding secured from LIA-International and positive feedback from a number of churches and trusts approached so far should ensure that total income for the next 12 - 18 months is adequate to cover operating costs for the same period. On this basis, the assessment of the trustees is that the Charity is a going concern.

c) Income recognition policies

Items of income are recognised and included in the accounts when all of the following criteria are met:

The Charity has entitlement to the funds;
Any performance conditions attached to the item(s) of income have been met or are fully within the control of the Charity;
There is reasonable certainty that receipt of the income is considered probable, and
The amount can be measured reliably.

d) Fund accounting

Unrestricted funds are available to spend on activities that further any of the purposes of the Charity. Restricted funds are donations which the donors have stated are to be used solely for specific areas of the Charity’s work or projects being undertaken by the Charity.

e) Expenditure

Expenditure is recognised once there is a legal or constructive obligation to make a payment to a third party, it is probable that settlement will be required, and the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably.

LIA UK CIO

NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

2. Staff costs and numbers

Salaries National insurance Pension contributions	2024 42,545 599 1,297 44,440	2023 44,496 (345) 1,424
		45,575

There was one (1) employee in the year. No employee was paid more than £45,000.

3. Trustees remuneration and related party transactions

No trustee received remuneration in their capacity as trustee and no trustee or other officer associated with the Charity had any personal interest in contracts or transactions entered into during the period.

4. Net income for the period

This is stated after charging	2024	2023
	Total	Total
	£	£
Depreciation	298	415

LIA UK CIO

NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

5. Tangible assets

angible assets
Furniture & Equipment £ Cost Balance b/f 1,994 Additions Disposal Balance c/f 1,994 Depreciation Balance b/f 822 Charged in the year 298 Disposal Balance c/f 1,120 Net book value Balance - Dec 31, 2024 874 Balance - Dec 31, 2023 1,172	Total £ 1,994
	1,994
	822 298

	1,120
	874
	1,172

6. Analysis of net assets between funds

Tangible fixed assets Current assets Creditors - due within one year Totals	Unrestricted Restricted Total Funds Funds Funds £ £ £ 874 - 874 3,369 45,253 48,622 (1,060) - (1,060)
	3,182 45,253 48,435

LIA UK CIO

NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

7. Movement in Funds

7. Movement in Funds
Restricted funds Country programmes Kenya Rwanda Burundi DRC Uganda Ethiopia Egypt LIA USA Haiti Sudan Other programmes International Office Economic Empowerment Mission Teams Europe Admin Fund Totals Unrestricted funds General fund Total		Balance at Income Expenditure Inter-fund Balance at 01/01/24 in year in year transfers 31/12/24 £ £ £ £ £ 26,406 3,021 (24,929) (845) 3,653 10,855 1,540 (12,164) (231) - 6,317 - (6,317) - - 6,489 - (6,489) - - 1,153 10,978 (10,668) (1,462) - 2,125 - (2,125) - - - 2,565 4,447 (1,437) (445) - 2,988 - - - 2,988 85 37,936 - (6,628) 31,394 - 938 - (140) 798 13,000 62,494 (65,000) (8,497) 1,997 567 - - - 567 2,602 853 - (128) 3,327 528 - - - 528
		70,550 122,208 (129,129) (18,376) 45,253 4,700 33,777 (53,670) 18,376 3,182

		75,250 155,984(182,799) - 48,435