Charity Registration No. 1186775
BEHOLD YOUR MOTHER (JN 19:27) FOUNDATION (A CHARITABLE INCORPORATED ORGANISATION) ANNUAL REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023
BEHOLD YOUR MOTHER (JN 19:27) FOUNDATION
(A CHARITABLE INCORPORATED ORGANISATION) CONTENTS
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| Legal and Administrative Information | 2 |
| Trustees Report | 3 |
| Statement of Trustees Responsibilities | 7 |
| Statement of Financial Activities | 8 |
| Balance Sheet | 9 |
| Statement of Cash Flows | 10 |
| Notes to the Financial Statements | 11 |
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BEHOLD YOUR MOTHER (JN 19:27) FOUNDATION (A CHARITABLE INCORPORATED ORGANISATION) LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION
Trustees Joseph Foroma Sandra Mutambiranwa Mercy Mukoti Mushangwe Harmless Pamburai Patron Bishop Raymond Tapiwa Mupa, CSsR, Diocese of Chinhoyi, Zimbabwe Charity number 1186775 Principal and registered address 7 Ellie Close Stanford-Le-Hope SS17 0GZ Bankers Barclays Bank PLC Leicester LE87 2BB
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BEHOLD YOUR MOTHER (JN 19:27) FOUNDATION
(A CHARITABLE INCORPORATED ORGANISATION)
TRUSTEES’ REPORT
FOR THE YEAR 31 MARCH 2023
The Trustees present their report and financial statements of the charity for the year ended 31 March 2023.
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the accounting policies set out in note 1 to the unaudited financial statements and comply with the Charity’s Constitution, the Charities Act 2011 and “Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their financial statements in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102)” (as amended for accounting periods commencing from 1 January 2016).
Objectives and activities
Behold Your Mother (Jn 19:27) Foundation is an independent charity, whose charitable objectives, as set out in its constitution is to advance the Catholic Religion, mainly but not exclusively, in Chinhoyi, Zimbabwe for the benefit of the public through the provision of grants, bursaries or scholarships for:
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Religious ceremonies, the saying of Mass, conducting pastoral work, visiting the sick and administering the sacraments to the sick and dying;
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Provision of education for persons under 25 years to enable their full mental, physical, moral and spiritual development;
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The relief of poverty, distress, sickness and hardship among poor people.
Public benefit
The Trustees have taken account of the Charity Commission’s guidance on public benefit when reviewing the charity’s aims and objectives, planning future activities, and considering how these activities will achieve Behold Your Mother (Jn 19:27)’s charitable aims and objectives. The Trustees have considered this matter and concluded that:
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aims of the Charity continue to be charitable;
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aims give identifiable benefits to the charitable sector and to the individuals in need;
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benefits are for the public, are not unreasonably restricted in any way and certainly not by ability to pay; and
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there is no detriment or harm arising from the aims or activities.
In the achievements and Performance section below, we outline how we meet those objectives:
Achievement and performance
Key achievements and performance during the year ending 31 March 2023 are as follows:
- a) Holy Masses and Spiritual talks - the fundamental objective of Behold Your Mother (Jn 19:27) Foundation is the “ advancement of the Catholic religion ”. During the year, the Charity organised Holy Masses to pray for the community’s sick and bereaved families and for spiritual guidance in the delivery of the Charity’s work.
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BEHOLD YOUR MOTHER (JN 19:27) FOUNDATION
(A CHARITABLE INCORPORATED ORGANISATION)
TRUSTEES’ REPORT
FOR THE YEAR 31 MARCH 2023
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b) The Spiritual Journal - A key output is the highly popular regular online articles and which monthly coincide with all the major Feasts and Holy Days of Obligation of the Catholic liturgical calendar. The purpose of the Online Spiritual Journal is to evangelise and place the work of the Charity in its core spiritual context. The articles are shared on the Charity’s website and are accessible free of charge and globally disseminated through various social media platforms including Facebook.
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c) Spiritual Retreats and pilgrimages:
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i. Pilgrimage to Poland, May 2022: successful pilgrimage to Poland, with over 50 pilgrims, the first such in the post Covid19 period. Fr Casper Mukabva, CSsR, was the spiritual director.
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ii. Pilgrimage to the Holy Land, November 2022: successful pilgrimage to the Holy Land (Israel) in November led by His Lordship, Bishop Raymon T. Mupa, CSsR, patron of the Charity, supported by several priests and Sisters and with over 6 0 pilgrims.
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BEHOLD YOUR MOTHER (JN 19:27) FOUNDATION
(A CHARITABLE INCORPORATED ORGANISATION)
TRUSTEES’ REPORT
FOR THE YEAR 31 MARCH 2023
Financial review
The results for the year and the Charity’s financial position at the end of the year are shown in the attached financial statements.
During the year the Charity had income of £3,404 (2022: £13,008) of which £2,628 (2022: £7032) was restricted, and expenditure of £2, 549 (2022: £13, 572) of which £1,928 (2022: £7,538) was restricted. There was an operating surplus of £855, (2022: £564, deficit).
At 31 March 2023 the Charity had total assets of £1,588 (£733) of which £1,079 (2022: £373) was restricted.
Reserves Policy
The Trustees adopt a reserves policy to reflect the state of development of the charity, financial commitments made to date, and the risk associated with the continuation of income generation going forward. The Trustees have established an unrestricted reserves policy with a reserves level set at £250. This level would allow the Board to cover the costs of winding down, should revenues not continue. The Board will continue to review the level of reserves on an ongoing basis, in line with the charity’s commitments and key risks.
Risk management
The Trustees conducted a review of the major risks to which the charity is exposed and systems have been established to mitigate those risks. Internal risks are minimised by the implementation of procedures for authorisation of all transactions and projects and for ensuring the consistent quality of the delivery of all operational aspects of the charity. These procedures are periodically reviewed to ensure that they still meet the needs of the charity.
Structure, governance and management
Behold Your Mother (Jn 19:27) is a Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO) established by constitution on 05 December 2019. The following Trustees who served during the year and up to the date of the signature of the financial statements were:
Joseph Foroma (Chair) Harmless Pamburai Sandra Mutambiranwa Mercy Mukoti Mushangwe
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BEHOLD YOUR MOTHER (JN 19:27) FOUNDATION (A CHARITABLE INCORPORATED ORGANISATION)
TRUSTEES’ REPORT
FOR THE YEAR 31 MARCH 2023
Organisation
The governance of the Charity is the responsibility of the Board of trustees, which takes decisions on the strategic leadership of the organisation by democratic majority vote at its general meetings, which take place quarterly. Trustees serve on average, a term of 3 years with terms of office staggered to ensure continuity.
Induction and training
As part of their induction, all new trustees are offered formal induction meetings with the Chairman and the Treasurer. They also receive a pack of papers on the work of the Charity containing recent board papers and Charity Commission guidance on trustee responsibilities.
Related parties
There are no related parties to the way in which the Charity carries out its business and objectives.
Statement on Fundraising
Section 162a of the Charities Act 2011 requires charities to make a statement regarding fundraising activities. Behold Your Mother (Jn 19:27) is registered with the Fundraising Regulator and complies fully with their code of practice. In 2022/23, we received no complaints or feedback that needed to be escalated to the Fundraising Regulator.
Plans for the future
The Charity has a business plan for the years 2024/25 that contains the agreed strategies and actions required to deliver its strategic objectives. Given the predicted continuation of the current poor financial environment this plan has been drawn up to develop the Charity’s enterprise capability. This will require the Charity to sustain itself and becoming less reliant on donations income.
The trustees’ report was approved by the Trustees
Joseph Foroma Chair of Trustees Date: 31 January 2024
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BEHOLD YOUR MOTHER (JN 19:27) FOUNDATION (A CHARITABLE INCORPORATED ORGANISATION)
STATEMENT OF TRUSTEES’ RESPONSIBILITIES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023
The trustees are responsible for preparing the Trustees' Report and the accounts in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice). The law applicable to charities in England and Wales requires the trustees to prepare accounts 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 of the Charity for that year.
In preparing these accounts, the trustees are required to:
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Select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently;
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Observe the methods and principles in the Statement of Recommended Practice;
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"Accounting and Reporting by Charities” (the Charities’ SORP);
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Make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent;
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State whether applicable United Kingdom Accounting Standards have been followed, subject to any material departures disclosed and explained in the accounts; and
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Prepare the accounts on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the Charity will continue in operation.
The trustees are responsible for keeping sufficient records that disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the trust and enable them to ensure that the accounts comply with the Charities Act 2011, the Charity (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 and the provisions of the constitution. They 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.
The trustees’ report was approved by the Board of Trustees.
Joseph Foroma Chair of Trustees Date: 31 January 2024
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BEHOLD YOUR MOTHER (JN 19:27) FOUNDATION
(A CHARITABLE INCORPORATED ORGANISATION) STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023
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Unrestricted Restricted Total Unrestricted Restricted Total
Funds Funds 2023 Funds Funds 2022
Notes £ £ £ £ £ £
Income from:
Donations 3 150 2,628 2,778 136 7,032 7,168
Charitable activities 4 626 - 626 5,840 - 5,840
Total income 776 2,628 3,404 5,976 7,032 13,008
Expenditure on:
Charitable activities 5 621 1,928 2,549 6,034 7,538 13,572
Total expenditure 621 1,928 2,549 6,034 7,538 13,572
Net income/(expenditure) 155 700 855 -58 -506 -564
Net movement in funds 155 700 855 -58 -506 -564
Reconciliation of funds:
Total funds brought forward 360 373 733 418 879 1,297
Total funds carried forward 515 1,073 1,588 360 373 733
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The Statement of Financial Activities includes all gains and losses recognised in the year.
All income and expenditure derive from continuing activities.
The notes on pages 11 to 14 form part of these financial statements.
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BEHOLD YOUR MOTHER (JN 19:27) FOUNDATION
(A CHARITABLE INCORPORATED ORGANISATION)
BALANCE SHEET
AS AT 31 MARCH 2023
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2023 2022
£ £
Current assets
Cash at bank 1,588 733
Total assets 1,588 733
Total funds of the charity
Restricted funds
Income from charitable activities 1,073 373
Unrestricted funds
General funds 515 360
Total funds 1,588 733
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The financial statements of Behold Your Mother (Jn 19:27) Foundation were approved and authorised for issue by the Trustees on 31 January 2024 and signed on their behalf by:
Joseph Foroma Chair of Trustees
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BEHOLD YOUR MOTHER (JN 19:27) FOUNDATION
(A CHARITABLE INCORPORATED ORGANISATION)
STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023
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2023 2022
£ £
Cash flows from operating activities
Net cash generated/(used) in operating activities 855 -564
Change in cash and cash equivalents in the year 855 -564
Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the year 733 1,297
Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the year 1,588 733
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BEHOLD YOUR MOTHER (JN 19:27) FOUNDATION (A CHARITABLE INCORPORATED ORGANISATION) NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023
1. Accounting policies
Behold Your Mother (Jn 19:27) Foundation is a Charitable Incorporated Organisation registered with the Charities Commission in England and Wales, United Kingdom, (charity number 1186775, company registration number CE019887).
1.1 Basis of preparation
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (Charities SORP (FRS102)), the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS102) and applicable company and charity law in the UK.
The financial statements are prepared in Sterling, which is the functional currency of the Charity. Monetary amounts in these financial statements are rounded to the nearest £.
1.2 Public benefit
The Charity is a public benefit entity under FRS102.
1.3 Going concern
The trustees have reviewed the financial position and future plans for the Charity and have identified no material uncertainties that cast doubt on the charity’s ability to continue its activities for the foreseeable future. Accordingly, the Trustees continue to adopt a going concern basis in preparing the financial statements.
1.4 Incoming resources
Incoming resources are recognised in full in the Statement of Financial Activities when entitlement can be demonstrated, receipt is probable and the amount can be reliably measured.
Income is deferred only when the Charity has to fulfil conditions before becoming entitled to it or where the donor or funder has specified that the income is to be used in a future accounting period.
Gifts in kind are recognised in the Statement of Financial Activities as income at the fair value of the goods, services or assets gifted at the date of the gift.
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BEHOLD YOUR MOTHER (JN 19:27) FOUNDATION (A CHARITABLE INCORPORATED ORGANISATION) NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023
1.5 Expenditure
Expenditure on charitable activities is incurred on directly undertaking the activities which further the Charity's objectives, as well as any associated support costs.
All expenditure includes attributable input VAT which cannot be recovered. (all expenditure is shown inclusive of irrecoverable VAT)
1.6 Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents include cash in hand, deposits held at call with banks and other short-term liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less.
1.7 Fund accounting
Unrestricted funds represent funds which are expendable at the discretion of the trustees for the furtherance of the objects of the charity. Designated funds are unrestricted funds that the trustees have allocated to particular projects for the time being.
Restricted funds represent funds which are allocated by the donor for specific purposes. Expenditure for those purposes is charged to the fund, together with a fair allocation of overheads and support costs where this is allowed by the donor.
2. Critical accounting estimates and judgements
In the application of the trust's accounting policies, the trustees are required to make judgements, estimates and assumptions about the carrying amount of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. The estimates and associated assumptions are based on historical experience and other factors that are considered to be relevant. Actual results may differ from these estimates.
The estimates and underlying assumptions are reviewed on an ongoing basis. Revisions to accounting estimates are recognised in the period in which the estimate is revised where the revision affects only that period, or in the period of the revision and future periods where the revision affects both current and future periods. There were no critical accounting estimates or judgements made in preparing these financial statements.
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BEHOLD YOUR MOTHER (JN 19:27) FOUNDATION
(A CHARITABLE INCORPORATED ORGANISATION) NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023
3. Donations
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Unrestricted Restricted Total Unrestricted Restricted Total
Funds Funds 2023 Funds Funds 2022
£ £ £ £ £ £
General donations 150 1,269 1,419 136 5,613 5,749
Child sponsorship - 1,359 1,359 - 1,419 1,419
150 2,628 2,778 136 7,032 7,168
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4. Income from charitable activities
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Unrestricted Restricted Total Unrestricted Restricted Total
Funds Funds 2023 Funds Funds 2022
£ £ £ £ £ £
Merchandise 626 - 626 587 - 587
Events - - 0 5,253 - 5,253
Emergency donations - -
626 0 626 5,840 0 5,840
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5. Expenditure on charitable activities
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| Funds | Funds | 2023 | Funds | Funds 2022 |
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| Grants and developmentprojects | - | 1,180 | 1,180 | 742 | 2,689 3,431 |
| Emergencyappeals | - | - | - | - | - 0 |
| Events and sponsorship | 126 | 748 | 874 | 4,902 | 4,848 9,750 |
| Merchandise | 495 | - | 495 | 390 | - 390 |
| Overheads | - | - | - | 0 | - 0 |
| 621 | 1,928 | 2,549 | 6,034 | 7,537 13,571 |
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BEHOLD YOUR MOTHER (JN 19:27) FOUNDATION
(A CHARITABLE INCORPORATED ORGANISATION) NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023
6. Taxation
The Charity is not liable to income tax or corporation tax on income derived from its charitable activities. All of its income falls within the various exemptions available to registered charities.
7. Trustees
None of the Trustees (or any persons connected with them) receive any remuneration or benefits from the Charity during the year.
8. Employees and volunteers
There were no employees during the year.
9. Related party transactions
There were no related party transactions during the year.
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