Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From: 06/04/2023 To: 05/04/2024
Charity name: Fullness of Life Ministries
Charity registration number: 1181621
Objectives and Activities
| SORP reference | ||
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| Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document |
Para 1.17 | 1. To advance the Christian Religion by missionary and outreach work both in the UK and overseas. 2. The prevention and relief of poverty predominantly in the developing nations. |
| 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 |
Provides other finance Acts as an umbrella or resource body The prevention or relief of poverty Religion Generally advancing the religion Educating people about the religion Pastoral care, outreach Missionary, evangelical Raising awareness of religious beliefs and practices |
| Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit |
Para 1.18 | Trustees are generally aware of the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit and that this awareness needs to be reviewed on a regular basis. |
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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
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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 | Expansion of global connections to support more ministry partners Consolidation of connections with pre-existing ministry partners Wide range of tools used to promote mission and ministry e.g. Music, Speaking, Rap Workshops in Colleges etc Between 6thApril 2023 and 5thApril 2024, Fullness of Life Ministries (FLM) has been active in pursuing a range of activities in order to advance the Christian religion, both in the UK and overseas, and to relieve poverty in developing nations. FLM has sent regular donations to trusted ministry partners in Cameroon, India, Uganda, Pakistan Philippines and Uganda. The Trustees have received reports on the success of the work there. The funding supplied to the different Mission Partners between 2023 – 2024 has gone towards Ministry and living expenses of Pastors and their families, funding stationery ina School in Cameroon, supporting orphanages in Uganda and India, paying towards Education of children in the Philippines and funding Bibles in Pakistan Pause: The Album was released on the 1st of April and has been distributed on Digital Platforms such as Spotify, Apple, Amazon and YouTube Music to name a few. Regular communications have been maintained with other ministry partners via emails, reports and video calls. |
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| Achievements against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | |
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| Performance of fundraising activities against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | |
| Investment performance against objectives |
Para 1.41 | |
| Other |
Financial Review
| Financial Review | ||
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| Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period |
Para 1.21 | Total Income: £10,126.84 Total Expenditure: £9,493.31 Funds Sent Overseas: £3,846.00 Funds Sent to Other Charitable Organisations: £1068.27 |
| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held |
Para 1.22 | Currently the charity is working towards a 3 month reserve policy will be introduced |
| Amount of reserves held | Para 1.22 | We are working towards holding reserves |
| Reasons for holding zero reserves |
Para 1.22 | We are a small new charity without regular outgoings |
| Details of fund materially in deficit |
Para 1.24 | none |
| Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern |
Para 1.23 | Plans to expand the work are in their infancy |
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| The charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising) |
Para 1.47 | The Charity’s principal source of Funds are Payment for Youth Work, providing Mentoring Services, Rap Workshops, Speaking, and Donations |
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| 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: |
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| Type of governing document (trust deed, royal charter) |
Para 1.25 | Model Foundation Document |
| How is the charity constituted? (e.g unincorporated association, CIO) |
Charitable Incorporated Organisation | |
| 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 | Recommended by local and national church leaders and those in overseas aid work |
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Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees |
Para 1.51 |
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| The charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works |
Para 1.51 | |
| Relationship with any related parties |
Para 1.51 | |
| Other |
Reference and Administrative details
| Charity name | Fullness of Life Ministries |
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| Other name the charity uses | |
| Registered charity number | 1181621 |
| Charity’s principal address | 24, Bodtegwel Terrace, St. George, Abergele, Conwy. LL22 9BH |
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 (ifany) |
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| Toni Coulton | ||||
| Modupe Bashorun | ||||
| Alan Brown | ||||
| Andrew Aitken | ||||
| Olubunmi Badmus | ||||
– 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 held in this capacity
Name and objects of the charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects
Details of arrangements 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)
Type of Name Address adviser
Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information)
Exemptions from disclosure
Reason for non-disclosure of key personnel details
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) A. Aitken Full name(s) Andrew Ian Aitken
Position (eg Secretary, Trustee Chair, etc)
Date
03/02/2025