Together In One Accord
Registered Charity Number 1187052 Trustee Annual Report – Year end September 2024
Aim and Purposes
Together in One Accord is a partnership-based organisation, grown relationally through mutual objectives and activities aimed at proclaiming the Gospel of Jesus Christ and strengthening churches in their mission and ministry praxis while serving congregants and the wider communities of faith or not, through the love and power of God. We achieve this purpose through our five all-encompassing goals, namely; activating and networking of revival churches, prayer forums, leadership development programmes, evangelism outreach and mission mobilisation through different interest groups and partnership. Our ultimate aim is to see God’s Kingdom come on earth as it is in heaven, bringing salvation, blessing, healing, peace, justice and freedom to all nations.
Objectives, Activities and Performance
In planning the activities of the organisation, the Trustees were mindful of the CIO’s objects and had regard to the Charities Commission guidance on public benefit in the advancement of religion and the prevention or relief of poverty.
1. Activating and networking of revival churches :
Having succeeded in planting and establishing the apostolic foundations of the River Church in Yate, the trustees broadened their focus to reach a wider audience of local churches in the UK which seek spiritual revival and reform in ministry praxis. During this period, a strategic partnership with Revivall Church Hertfordshire was formed and the mutual goal of assisting with the River International Church of the USA for the Holy Ghost and Fire Event in London Excel (July 2-5, 2024) was successfully undertaken, in fulfilment of the evangelism outreach and mission mobilisation goals. A reported 40,000 people came through the doors during the event, which attracted people from all over London, England and Wales and other nations of Europe and Africa. Though costly in time and resources, history shows this type of event is groundbreaking in raising greater awareness of the Christian faith and thus going forward, the trustees will continue to employ this approach of partnering with other key partnering ministries to achieve this end.
2. River Bible Institute London
Two of the trustees, namely Christopher Catlin and Susannah Catlin, volunteered their time and services as lecturers throughout the September 2023/July 2024 academic year. Once again, the relational investment in the Revivall partnership will continue to form the basis of future ventures in Africa, South East Asia and Europe.
3. Evangelism and poverty relief in Cambodia :
Bethel Mission Organization (BMO) in Cambodia was the lead mission abroad partner for this reporting period. BMO continue to target families living in the slums of Phnom Phen by planting churches among these impoverished communities and through the church they establish the support services necessary to raise the quality of life through education and training, to upskill these marginalised people, some of whom are second-generation slum-born, with no prospects. BMO understands the church is the place where a new generation of strong leaders can be developed. Thus, beyond the necessary spiritual formation and support, they offer children and youth language studies in Khmer and English, numeracy and IT literacy classes, along with soft lifeskills, job seeking skills and entrepreneurship courses. A total of £480 was contributed towards the work of this most worthy cause during this period.
4. Portugal and Mozambique :
During this period, the trustees continued their support in capacity building in Portugal and strengthened the strategic relationship with Igreja Vida Sobrenatural of Aveiro with its house church and church planting strategy and movement. The trustees remain committed to further developing training resources to equip Portuguese speaking church leaders, especially in the country of Mozambique in this next phase.
5. Financial Review
In its fifth year of operation, Together in One Accord had a Gross Income of £11,179 of which £10,639 was accumulated gift aid tax income from the first four years of TIOA operations. As the River ICF congregation was handed over to the River Church Yate, the weekly tithes and offerings no longer come to TIOA. The trustees are invested in generating income through the partnership networks as mutual projects take off.
The total operating expenses and accumulated depreciation of office and ministry equipment was £4,087 during the reviewed period, leaving a net operating income of £7,092 and a total of available funds on hand at the close of the year, of £12,362.
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The grant funding policy remained unchanged and the trustees continue to practice sound governance and management measures to ensure the optimum impact to all our beneficiaries. For this reporting period, no further policies were deemed necessary, as activities remained unaltered and no further risks were identified.
6. Trustee Report Acceptance
The trustees have reviewed the Charitable and Financial Activities Reports and are satisfied it is a fair and true reflection of the Charity’s activities in meeting its objectives for the public benefit and are thus pleased to submit this report to the Charity Commission.
Signed in London, 10 June 2024
Rev. S.E. Catlin Chairperson
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Together in One Accord Balance Sheet
As of September 30, 2024
| Fixed Asset Tangible assets 400 Office & Church Equipment Cost Total Tangible assets Total Fixed Asset Cash at bank and in hand 100 B09 Cash on hand 150 B09 Together in One Accord Natwest Total Cash at bank and in hand Net current assets Net current assets (liabilities) Total assets less current liabilities Total net assets (liabilities) Charity funds 470 Retained Earnings Surplus/(Deficit) Total Charity funds |
Total |
|---|---|
| 1,762.50 | |
| £ 1,762.50 | |
| £ 1,762.50 61.58 12,301.00 |
|
| £ 12,362.58 | |
| £ 12,362.58 | |
| £ 12,362.58 | |
| £ 14,125.08 | |
| £ 14,125.08 7,033.09 7,091.99 |
|
| £ 14,125.08 |
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Together in One Accord Financial Activities
October 2023 - September 2024
| Income 500 S01 Donations and legacies 502 General online giving Total 500 S01 Donations and legacies 510 Gift Aid Tax Income Total Income Total Expenditures 640 S09 Charitable Contributions 644 Charitable Contributions Cambodia Total 640 S09 Charitable Contributions 730 Computer & Internet Costs 735 Conference, membership, subscription fees 765 Payroll Expenditures 771 Training Materials & Expenses 775 Telephone & Communications costs 780 Travel and Accommodation Total Expenditures Net Operating Income Other Expenditures 742 Office & Equipment depreciation Total Other Expenditures Net Other Income Net Income/(Expenditure) |
Total |
|---|---|
| 540.00 | |
| £ 540.00 10,638.99 |
|
| £ 11,178.99 | |
| £ 11,178.99 480.00 |
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| £ 480.00 384.00 275.20 600.00 469.30 88.00 458.50 |
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| £ 2,755.00 | |
| £ 8,423.99 1,332.00 |
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| £ 1,332.00 | |
| -£ 1,332.00 | |
| £ 7,091.99 |
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