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2023-03-31-accounts

Registered number Charity Number 1180258

HEAVEN SEEKERS MINISTRY UK INTERNATIONAL

Report and Accounts

31[st] March 2023

HEAVEN SEEKERS MINISTRY UK INTERNATIONAL

Report and Accounts

Contents

Page
Charity information 1
Trustees Report 2-3
Independent Examiners' Report 4
Statement of Financial Activities 5
Balance sheet 6
Notes to the accounts 7-9

HEAVEN SEEKERS MINISTRY UK INTERNATIONAL Charity Information

Year Ended: 31[st] March 2023.

Legal and administrative information

Charity Number 1180258 Founder: Pastor Prince Prosper Kuranchie Trustees Pastor Samuel Doffour Mr. Emmanuel Onwona Mrs. Gifty Hutchful Ms. Faith Sampare Address 47 Trafford Road Croydon London CR7 6DR Bankers Barclays Bank Leicester LE87 2BB

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HEAVEN SEEKERS MINISTRY UK INTERNATIONAL

Trustees' Report

The Trustees present their report and the financial statements for the year ended March 2023.

Objectives of the Charity

The objectives of the Charity as set out in the Declaration of Trust are:

ACTIVITIES, ACHIEVEMENTS AND PERFORMANCE OF THE CHARITY

ACTIVITIES: The following activities were organised during the year in reporting 2022/2023 on Zoom and telephone conferences due to the Pandemic and Covid-19 restrictions with a high turnout.

We were also privileged to Organise the following programmes during this period.

ACHIEVEMENT AND PERFORMANCE: Heaven Seekers International were not able to organise all its monthly programmes in the year 2022/2023 all were fully participated by the members all over the Nation. Below is all the topics:

Our charitable I ncoming Resources drop by £12,870 (12%) as compared to last year due to unemployment and cost of living among our members of the aftermath of Covid-19 pandemic.

Community Benefit - Despite the drop in income, we were able to donate a non-perishable item to Hackney foodbank to help the community who are facing cost of living.

The members grown both in their spiritual life and emotional need as it was borne in testimony by the leadership and members alike in the church.

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Beside the above we also organised programmes weekly bible studies, Sunday church services, Men and women ministries also organised educative programmes on Zoom and telephone platforms, all to the Glory of God.

We were able to perform some outreach programmes in both the United Kingdom and Ghana. The organisation was able to donate food, clothes, shoes, and cash to some children’s Homes in Ghana through our branch.

Heaven Seekers Ministry, UK International has four Trustees who meet in line with the Charity Commission guidance to review the charity's activities.

Trustees of the Church

1. Rev Samuel Doffour –Chairman

2. Mr. Emmanuel Onwona

3. Mrs. Gifty Hutchful– Appointed on 31.12.2022.

4. Ms. Faith Sampare - Appointed on 31.12.2022.

During 2022/2023 the charity has been able to encourage members to contribute more regularly. Alongside the regular donations, we also reviewed the donations aspect of the charity as individuals has slowdown in their zeal to undertaken various fundraising efforts due to personal issues in their lives and the Covid-19 Pandemic. To further support the work of the charity, we intend to organise more programmes and activities in the future after the lifting of the Covid-19 Lockdown.

Structure and Governance

Heaven Seekers Ministry, UK International is a charity; therefore, Trustees have duties that are set out by the Charity Commission.

Trustees have a duty to act in utmost good faith and must not profit personally from the charity or get into any situation whereby personal interest will conflict with the interest of the charity. If there Is any doubt about a conflict of Interest, the Charity Commission must be approached.

The Trustees recognise that their major responsibility is to ensure a good and appropriate governance of Heaven Seekers Ministry, Uk International in accordance with the Charity Commission guidelines.

Public Benefit

The Trustees confirm that they have had due regard to guidance published by the Charity Commission on public benefit.

Financial Review

Heaven Seekers Ministry, UK International aims to disburse all its donations to the beneficials in Uk and Ghana. We intend to save a small reserve of all donations made (unless otherwise specified are held in reserve for use in emergency situations. For example, medical or environmental damage and sponsorship.

Approval

This report was approved by the board on 24[th] May 2023 and Signed on behalf of the Trustees.

Pastor Samuel Doffour

Chair Trustee 3

HEAVEN SEEKERS MINISTRY UK INTERNATIONAL

INDEPENDENT EXAMINER REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF HEAVEN SEEKERS MINISTRY UK INTERNATIONAL

I report on the accounts of the Charity for the year ended March 2023, which are set out on the following pages which have been prepared on the basis of the accounting policies shown in the corresponding pages.

Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner the trustees of the charity are responsible for the preparation of accounts: they consider that the audit requirement under section 43(2) of the Charities Act 1993 (the 1993 Act)), does not apply. It is my responsibility to:

Examine the accounts under section 43(3) of the 1993 Act. Follow the procedures laid down in the General Directions given by the Charity Commissioners made under section 43(7)(b) of the 1993 Act, and State whether particular matters have come to my attention.

BASIS OF INDEPENDENT EXAMINERS REPORT

My examination was carried out in accordance with the General Direction given by the Charity Commissioner’s. An examination included a review of the accounting records kept. It also includes consideration of any unusual items of disclosures in the accounts. And seeking examinations from you as trustees concerning any matters.

The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit, and as a result I do not express an audit opinion on the view given by the accounts.

Independent Examiner’s Statement

In accordance with my examination, no matter has come to my attention:

1. which gives me a reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the requirements:

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HEAVEN SEEKERS MINISTRY UK INTERNATIONAL

Statement of Financial Activities

for the year ended 31[st] March 2023

Note
s
Incoming Resources
Tithes & Offerings
Resources Expended
Direct Charitable Expenditure
Management & Administration
Net Movement in Funds in the year
2
Total Funds Carried forward		 Unrestricted
2023
£
92,897
92,897
71,366
3,326
74,692
18,205
18,205		 Total
Total
2023
2022
£
£
92,89
7
105,867
0
92,897
105,867
71,366
95,262
3,326
3,600
74,692
98,862
18,205
7,005
18,205
7,005

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HEAVEN SEEKERS MINISTRY UK INTERNATIONAL Balance Sheet as at 31[st] March 2023

Notes
FIXED ASSETS
Musical Equipment
3
Motor Vehicle
CURRENT ASSETS
Cash at bank and in hand
Total CURRENT ASSETS
CURRENT LIABILITIES
Creditors: amounts falling due within a year
CURRENT ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES
TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES
ANALYSIS OF CHARITY FUNDS
Surplus (deficit) for prior year 2022
Surplus (deficit) for the Year
Total Charity Funds		 2023
£
13,009
8,951
21,960
32,213
32,213
1,700
33,913
55,873
37,668
18,205
55,873		 2022
7,182
3,208
10,390
25,478
25,478
1,800
27,278
37,668
30,663
7,005
37,668

The trustees are satisfied that the charity is entitled to exemption from the requirement to obtain an audit under section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 and that members have not required the company to obtain an audit in accordance with section 476 of the Act The trustees acknowledge their responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 with respect to accounting records and preparation of accounts. The accounts have been prepared in accordance with the provisions in Part 15 of the Companies Act 2006 applicable to companies subject to the small companies’ regime.

Approved by the board on 24[th] May 2023

Pastor Samuel Doffor – Chair -Trustee

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HEAVEN SEEKERS MINISTRY UK INTERNATIONAL

Notes to the Accounts

for the year ended 31[st] March 2023

1. Accounting policies

The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention and in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard for Smaller Entities (effective April 2008). The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with Statement of Recommended Practice (SORP 2005).

Incoming Resources

Incoming resources include of donations and gifts, all of which are recognised on receipt basis.

Depreciation

Depreciation has been provided at the following rates in order to write off the assets over their estimated useful lives.

Equipment & Motor Vehicle 5% reducing balance.
2023
**2. ** Net Movement in funds £18,205

This is stated after charging:

Depreciation of owned fixed assets £ 1,370

3. Tangible fixed assets

Cost
As at 30 April 2022
Additions during the year
As 31 March 2023
Depreciation
As at 30 April 2022
Charge for the year
Net book value
As at 31 March 2023
As at 01 April 2022		 Equipment
£
7,182
8,100
15,282
1,509
764
2,273
13,009
5,673		 Motor Vehicle
£
3,208
8,900
12,108
2,552
605
3,157
8,951
656		 Total
£
10,390
17,390
27,390
4,061
1,370
5,431
21,960
6,329

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HEAVEN SEEKERS MINISTRY UK INTERNATIONAL Schedule to Statement of Financial Activities for the year ended 31[st] March 2023 for the information of the trustees only

Income
Incoming Resources
Direct Charitable Expenditure
Accountancy/Bookkeeping
Administrative Expenses
Radio Broadcasting
International TV Broadcast
Premises Rent
Travel & Subsistence
Stationery & Printing
Children Fellowship
Covid-19 Relief for Members
Vehicle Insurance
Mens Fellowship
Road Tax
Car Repairs & Maintenance
Foodbank Donations
General Church Expenses
Bank Charges and Interest
Light & Heating
Broadband & Telephone
Musical Expenses
Pastoral care & hospitality
Refreshment & Catering
Funeral Donations		 2023
£
92,897
2023
1,700
1,626
7,525
9,025
13,400
2,953
1,100
900
0
1,251
220
245
3,313
3,081
2,196
130
0
400
624
3,500
335
0		 2023
£
92,897
2023
1,700
1,626
7,525
9,025
13,400
2,953
1,100
900
0
1,251
220
245
3,313
3,081
2,196
130
0
400
624
3,500
335
0		 2022
£
105,867
2022
1,800
1,800
13,250
17,475
13,730
6,434
900
1,100
4,000
1,400
652
220
1,695
4,423
3,219
225
2,000
560
144
4,000
200
2,000
Charitable Donation
General Cleaning
Vehicle Fuel
Women’s Fellowship
Conference & Retreat
volunteers Expenses
Dep.Charge for the year –
Equipment
Dep. Charge for the year – Motor Vehicles		 4,425
466
1,127
780
12,451
550
764
605
74,692		 4,425
466
1,127
780
12,451
550
764
605
74,692		 0
689
526
785
13,615
0
869
1152
98,863

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