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Trustees’ Report for Financial Year 2023-24
1. Summary
The charity match4mission (CIO) was established and registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales in April 2020, with the purpose of seeking to obtain funds for mission projects and mission personnel struggling to obtain the necessary finances. In 2023, we expanded to include humanitarian aid for Myanmar refugees in Thailand, recognising the urgent and often overlooked needs of displaced communities. With limited media coverage, these refugees lacked international attention and funding, prompting us to take action.
2. Overall income and Independent Examiner Requirement
The financial year of 2023-24 saw a record total of just over £20,000—an encouraging milestone for the charity. Incidentally, this has also expanded the donor base and given us extra exposure. Since income was below £25,000, there was no need to have the figures audited by an independent examiner.
3. Finances
Statement of Financial Activities for the Year ended 30[th] September 2024
| Note | General Fund |
Restricted Fund |
Total to Sep 2024 |
Total to Sep 2023 |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £ | £ | £ | £ | ||
| Income | |||||
| Donations | 1,560 | 18,752.54 | 20,312.54 | 13,843.84 | |
| Gift Aid | 112.52 | ||||
| Total | 1,560 | 18,752.54 | 20,312.54 | 13,956.36 | |
| Expenditure | |||||
| RaisingFunds | |||||
| Charitable Activities | 24,900 | 4,500 | |||
| Web Maintenance | 672 | 673.01 | |||
| Total | 24,900 | 672 | 25,572 | 5,173.01 | |
| Net(Income/(Expenditure) | (5,259.46) | 8,783.35 | |||
| Funds brought forward | 9,185.44 | 402 | |||
| Funds carry forward | 3,925.98 | 9185.44 |
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4. Developments and Projects
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Hang and Vung Naulak – Ongoing support for their ministry in Thailand after their church in India struggled to provide full financial assistance due to ethnic violence.
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Myanmar Refugees in Thailand – Providing much-needed humanitarian aid.
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One last subsidy for Malata Salamu, for her to complete her studies in preparation for her outreach to the Hausa communities in Accra, Ghana.
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Financial help for the Granja Vila Nova family as they prepare to return to Thailand.
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Grace Boarding Home in Mae Sot – Initially part of match4mission’s projects but later became a standalone initiative with its own web page.
5. Update on Website
Plans were initiated for a website redesign to enhance accessibility and engagement with donors and supporters.
6. Trust Fund Application
Once again, URCO Netherlands generously provided a grant of £2,498.54 (€3,000.00) to support our ongoing efforts.
7. Summary
This was Match4Mission’s most successful year to date, both financially and in expanding our supporter base.
8. Plans & Future Goals
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Website Redesign – Improving the digital presence of Match4Mission.
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Project Reassessment – Evaluating existing initiatives while exploring new areas of support.
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Instagram Launch – Expanding outreach via social media to engage more donors.
Woking, 08 June 2025
Robin Seet Trustee and Treasurer
Guido Braschi Trustee and CEO