Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From 1[st] April 23 Period start date To 31[st] March 24 Period end date
Charity name: Mercy Ministries India
Charity registration number: 1184823
Objectives and Activities
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| Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document |
Para 1.17 | For the public benefit, the relief of poverty and hardship among children in India, in particular – but not exclusively – those who are orphans, through the provision of shelter, food, health, education and other such charitable services as the trustees may from time to time think fit |
| 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 |
The charity has raised money from donations |
| Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit |
Para 1.18 | The trustees have conformed to all guidance issued by the Charity Commission |
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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 | The purpose of the charity is to support a registered Indian charity (MIRHCM – Mercy Integrated Health Care Ministries) for the purpose of helping them with funds to build an Orphanage in Tenali – India. The work on building the Orphanage is now complete, so we will be working to support them with the ongoing growth, running and maintenance of the site. |
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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 | The charity is in a healthy financial position |
| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held |
Para 1.22 | We have no fixed expenditure, so we only hold a small amount of reserves here in the UK – generally sending money to India as and when needed |
| Amount of reserves held | Para 1.22 | Between £100 & £300 |
| Reasons for holding zero reserves |
Para 1.22 | |
| Details of fund materially in deficit |
Para 1.24 | |
| Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern |
Para 1.23 | We depend upon donations, so this will fluctuate depending on our supporters’ financial circumstances. |
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The charity’s principal sources of funds (including Para 1.47 any fundraising) Investment policy and objectives including any Para 1.46 social investment policy adopted A description of the principal Para 1.46 risks facing the charity Other
Structure, Governance and Management
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| Type of governing document (trust deed, royal charter) |
Para 1.25 | Constitution |
| How is the charity constituted? (e.g unincorporated association, CIO) |
Para 1.25 | CIO |
| 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 | We have 3 Trustees. If anyone ever wishes to stand down we will appoint another |
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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 | Mercy Ministries India |
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| Other name the charity uses | |
| Registered charity number | 1184823 |
| Charity’s principal address | 3 Upperfield Way Binley Coventry CV3 2UY |
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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| Mark Gee | Trustee | |||
| Peter Ivers | Trustee | |||
| Gospel Arputharaj | Trustee | |||
– 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
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Declarations
The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.
Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees
Signature(s) Mark Gee Full name(s) Mark Andrew Gee
Position (eg Secretary, Trustee Chair, etc)
Date
12[th] August 2024