RESCUE THE PERISHING ACCOUNTS TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPOR T YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023 The trustees present their report and the unaudited accounts of the charity for the year ended 31 December 2023 REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS Registered charity name: Rescue The Perishing Charity registration number 1181545 The trustees The trustees who served the charity during the period were as follows: Mr Joshua Quartey Mr Edward Oppong Miss Sylvia Quartey Independent Examiner: Dumas Accounting and Business Support Services 26 Pascal Drive Milton Keynes MK5 6LS ## THE PERISHING TRUSTEE ANNUAL REPORT ( _continued)_ FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023 ## **STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT** ## **Background** RTP is a growing fellowship in Northampton, established to proclaim the Gospel of Jesus Christ, inspiring hope, Developing, Imparting, Impacting and Releasing both the young and old into their Destinies thus making the experience of the Joy of the Lord and the achievement of purpose a reality. It is a Christ-Centred, Multi-Cultural, Family-Oriented fellowship that teaches the word truthfully and demonstrates the Abundant Life through the Holy Spirit and the Living word of God holistically. Also engaging spiritual gifts, skills and talents both in the Kingdom of God and local community - connecting people to Christ by testifying and serving needs; One soul at a time. ## **Governing document** The Charity is governed by its constitution adopted on 01 November 2018. There are no restrictions in the governing documents on the operation of the charity or on its investment powers other than those imposed by general charity Law. ## **Leadership Team** The Leadership Team is responsible for the administration and management of the local church, general purposes, finances and personnel. Capital projects and expenditure require the approval of the leadership team. This team meets regularly to discuss and plan objectives and implementation thereof. All matters are subject to prayer and God's direction. Appointments of officers are governed by the constitution of the church. ## **Trustee Induction and Training** New trustees undergo orientation where they are briefed on their legal obligations under Charity Law, the content of the constitution and the processes on decision making within the organisation. The Charity encourages trustees to attend, at their discretion; appropriate external training events were these will be of use for the undertaking of the role ## **Risk management** The trustees have a duty to identify and review the risks to which the charity is exposed and to ensure appropriate controls are in place to provide reasonable assurance against fraud and error. The board of trustees actively review the major risks facing the charity on a regular basis and ensure measures are put in place to safeguard the charity's fund and assets. The trustees also ensure that legal advice is sought, when necessary, on crucial issues concerning the ministry. ## OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES We have referred to the guidance contained in the Charity Commission's general guidance on public benefit when reviewing our aims and objectives and in planning our future activities. The vision of the church is "Saving souls and making them better through Christ." To help achieve this, the following objectives have been set. To expand and develop the ministry of RTP through Sunday and mid-week worship services, children's ministries, youth ministries, prayer and ministry training, bible studies and small groups meetings. To minister to the congregation and the local community through family life, relationship, and other ministry programmes To establish social programmes to provide food, clothes, and shelter for the needy and care for the sick (especially sickle cell children To educate and equip the congregation and other churches in the practice of ministry through RTP based conferences. ## RESCUE THE PERISHING ## TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT ( _continued)_ ## YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023 ## ACHIEVEMENTS AND PERFORMANCE ## PUBLIC BENEFIT - MINISTRY OUTREACH AND BENEFITS The church's activities are available to Christians and non-Christians, members, and non-members alike; there is no restriction to attendance. The community have been attracted to and enjoyed our weekly services, conferences, and programmes. We minister to the congregation and the local community by emphasising on the virtues and importance of strong families, values of voting and social responsibility, continually advocates selfdevelopment and business enterprise through seminars, workshops and practical advice. Seeking new followers or adherents - The members in general and the Evangelism team regularly go out to preach the Gospel in different locations and areas. We also aid the local community by providing career counselling, pre and post marital counselling, bereavement counselling, hospital visits, prison visits, welfare provision, prayer support, men and women's meetings and supporting local charities. Volunteers Members of the charity who are professionals in their various field of work and study volunteered in different capacities during the year under review and their work has not been quantified. ## FINANCIAL REVIEW Please refer to the annexed accounts for the details of the financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2023 ## PLANS FOR FUTURE PERIODS ## Building Fund: The medium to long term goal of the FELLOWSHIP is to acquire a permanent place of worship in the form of long-term lease or outright purchase. In this regard, a building fund will be set up to explore other revenue streams to raise a deposit towards this objective. We are in the process of acquiring land to build an orphanage in Accra Ghana TRUSTEES' ANNUAL REPORT (continued) RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE TRUSTEES The trustees are responsible for preparing the Trustees Annual Report and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice). Laws applicable to Charities in England and Wales requires trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial 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, including the income and expenditure for that period. In preparing these financial statements, the trustees are required to: · select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently. · observe the methods and principles in the Charities SORP · make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent. · state whether applicable UK Accounting Standards have been followed, subject to any material departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements · prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the charity will continue in operation. The trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records that disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charity and enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with Charities Acts 2011. The trustees are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charity and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities. Signed by order of the trustees. JoshuaQuartey Joshua Quartey 20/07/2024 INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF RESCUE THE PERISHING YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023 I report on the accounts of the charity for the year ended 31 December 2022 which are set out on pages 7 to 13. ## **ESPECTIVE RESPONSIBILITIES OF TRUSTEES AND EXAMINER** The trustees (who are also the directors of House of Revival for the purposes of company law) are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year under section 144(2) of the Charities Act 2011 (the 2011 Act) and that an independent examination is needed. Having satisfied myself that the charity is not subject to audit under company law and is eligible for independent examination, it is my responsibility to: - examine the accounts under section 145 of the 2011 Act. - to follow the procedures laid down in the general Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act; and - to 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 matter has come to my attention: (1) which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the requirements: - to keep accounting records in accordance with section 386 of the Companies Act 2006; and - • to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records, comply with the accounting requirements of section 396 of the Companies Act 2006 and with the methods and principles of the Statement of Recommended Practice: Accounting and Reporting by Charities have not been met; or (2) to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached Nana Poku Barfi (16 Butlers Grove, Great Linford, Milton Keynes, MK14 5DT) Independent Examiner ## NanaPokuBarfi 19/07/2024 ## RESCUE THE PERISHING ## INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT ## FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023 |INCOMING RESPURCES
Incoming resources from generating funds:
Voluntary income
Investment
income
Incoming resources from charitable activities
TOTAL INCOMING
RESOURCES
RESOURCES EXPENDED
Charitable
activities
Governance costs
TOTAL RESOURCES
EXPENDED
NET INCOMING/(OUTGOING ) RESOURCES FOR THE YEAR
RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS
Total funds brought forward
TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD|Total Funds
2023
£
153240
52
4980
158272
154120
3850
157970
302
2539
2841|Total funds
2022
£
149750
50
4400| |---|---|---| |||154200| |||148200
5001| |||153201| |||999| |||1540| |||2539| NB: All of the above relate to continuing activities ## RESCUE THE PERISHING ## BALANCE SHEET FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023 |FXED ASSETS
Tangible assets
CURRENT ASSETS
Cash at bank
CREDITORS: Amounts falling due within one year
NET CURRENT ASSETS
TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT
LIABILITIES
NET ASSETS
FUNDS
Unrestricted income funds
TOTAL FUNDS|£
2841
(850)|2023
£
2210
1991|11290
(4436)|2022
£
2540
6854| |---|---|---|---|---| |||||| |||4201||9394| |||4201||9394| |||4201||9394| NB: All of the above relate to continuing activities