Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From: 16 June 2020
To: 15 June 2021
Charity name: Word Sanctuary Ministries
Charity registration number: 1179630
Objectives and Activities
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| Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governingdocument |
Para 1.17 | To advance the Christian faith for the public benefit throughout England and Wales in accordance with the Statement of Faith’. |
| 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 |
In planning our activities for the year, we kept in mind the Charity Commission’s guidance on public benefit at our trustee meetings. The main activities during the period were mainly church services on Sundays from 10am through to 12.30pm. The messages concentrated on: • Salvation • Redemption • Hope/Restoration • Unity in the Body of Christ • Unity in the land These activities benefit all those who attend our Church services. |
| Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued bythe |
Para 1.18 | The charity trustees are responsible for the general control and management of the charity. They give their time freelyand receive no |
remuneration or other financial benefits.
Charity Commission on public benefit
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| Policy on grant making | Para 1.38 | We are grateful for the many hour’s volunteers, including member volunteers, have spent listening and encouraging members of the community. Without this valuable contribution of time, energy and expertise we would not have been able to achieve so much. |
| Policy on social investment including program related investment |
Para 1.38 | We are grateful for the many hour’s volunteers, including member volunteers, have spent listening and encouraging our members and working with the church’s prayer and outreach teams. |
| Contribution made by volunteers |
Para 1.38 | We are grateful for the many hours members of the church have spent bringing the community to the knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ. |
| Other | None |
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 | Word Sanctuary Ministries activities are Sunday services and outreach. These have provided benefit to those who attend worship services and the wider community of Chatham. The Church provides a centre for our prayers and worship and for the activities associated with our faith. These form the totality of our activities for the year. |
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| Achievements against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | Our objective is set to reflect our faith, that is why each month our trustees meet to review our objectives and activities to ensure they continue to reflect our aims. In carrying out this review the trustees have considered the Charity Commissions general guidance on public benefit and its supplementary guidance on the advancement of religion for thepublic benefit. |
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| Performance of fundraising activities against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | The charity has no long-term investments, our cash is held in a current account |
| Investment performance against objectives |
Para 1.41 | The charity has no long-term investments, our cash is held in a current account |
| None |
Other
Financial Review
| Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of theperiod |
Para 1.21 | Cash at bank at 15/06/21 was £38.09 |
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| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why theyare held |
Para 1.22 | Not Applicable |
| Amount of reserves held | Para 1.22 | Not Applicable |
| Reasons for holding zero reserves |
Para 1.22 | Not Applicable |
| Details of fund materiallyin deficit |
Para 1.24 | Not Applicable |
| Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a goingconcern |
Para 1.23 | None |
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| The charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising) |
Para 1.47 | Our main source of funds this year has been giving and offerings. Giving amounted to £100.00 |
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| Investment policy and objectives including any social investment policy adopted |
Para 1.46 | None |
| A description of the principal risks facing the charity |
Para 1.46 | None |
| Other | None |
Structure, Governance and Management
| Description of charity’s trusts: |
To advance the Christian faith for the public benefit throughout England and Wales in accordance with the Statement of Faith’ |
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| Type of governing document (trust deed, royal charter) |
Para 1.25 | Word Sanctuary Ministries is constituted as a charitable trust registered with the Charity Commission in 21 August 2018 under charitynumber1179630. |
| How is the charity constituted? (e.g unincorporated association, CIO) |
Para 1.25 | Word Sanctuary Ministries is constituted as a charitable trust registered with the Charity Commission in 21 August 2018 under charitynumber1179630. |
| 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 | Following their appointment trustees are introduced to their roles and given copies of the trust deed and a guide to the policies and procedures adopted by the charity. Several publications from the Charity Commission are also provided including the guidance on charities and public benefit and the advancement of religion for the public benefit. |
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| Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees |
Para 1.51 | Trustees are aware of the scope of their responsibilities under the Charity Act. They are familiarised with the charity policies and procedures. |
| The charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works |
Para 1.51 | The trustees meet as a body monthly and are responsible for all decisions taken in relation to running the Church. |
| Relationship with any related parties |
Para 1.51 | None |
| Other | None |
Reference and Administrative details
| Charityname | Word SanctuaryMinistries |
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| Other name the charity uses |
None |
| Registered charity number |
1179630 |
| Charity’s principal address |
112 Pump Lane, Rainham, Gillingham, Kent, ME8 7AP |
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(if any) |
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| Mr Omojefe Agba |
Chair | |||
| Mr Bode Animashaun |
Trustees | |||
| Mr Toju Golde | Trustees |
Corporate trustees – names of the directors at the date the report was approved
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| Director name | ||
| **N/A ** | **N/A ** | **N/A ** |
| Name of trustees holding title to property belonging | to the charity | |
| Trustee name | Dates acted if not for wholeyear |
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| **N/A ** | **N/A ** | **N/A ** |
Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others Description of the assets Not Applicable held in this capacity
Name and objects of the Not Applicable charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects Details of arrangements Not Applicable for safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity’s own assets
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Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)
| Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information) | Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information) | Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information) |
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Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information)
None
Exemptions from disclosure
Reason for non-disclosure of key personnel details
Not Applicable
Other optional information
Not Applicable
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) Mr Omojefe Agba Mr Bode Animashaun Mr Toritseju Golde Position (eg Secretary, Chair, etc) Date 14 April 2022
Word Sanctuary Ministries
Statement of Financial Activities
| For the year ended 15 June 2021 | |
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| Total Funds (£) | £100.00 |
| Incoming Resources | |
| Incoming resources from Giving: | £100.00 |
| Total incoming resources | £100.00 |
| Resources expended | £346.91 |
| Total resources expended | £346.91 |
| Costs of hall hire: | £0 |
| Charitable activities: | £220.94 |
| Transportation: | £30.99 |
| Loan: | £0 |
| Entertainment: | £94.98 |
| Total: | £346.91 |