Annual report and accounts
2023
London | 1187268
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Table of content
| Table of content | 2 |
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| References and administrative details of the charity | 3 |
| Board of Trustees’s report | 4 |
| Acknowledgement | 4 |
| Structure and Management | 4 |
| Organisational Structure | 4 |
| Management | 5 |
| Aims and purposes | 5 |
| Achievements and performance | 6 |
| Activities | 7 |
| Evangelism | 7 |
| Events | 7 |
| Weekly: | 7 |
| Monthly: | 9 |
| Yearly: | 9 |
| Financial statements for the year 2023 | 10 |
| Receipts and payments accounts | 10 |
| Incoming resources | 10 |
| Resources expended | 12 |
| Additional information | 14 |
| Volunteers | 15 |
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References and administrative details of the charity
Trustees
Chair: Mr Nelson Dean Trustee: Mr Allen Caiquo Trustee: Miss Abigail Baah Trustee: Mr Henri Anane
Charity registered number 1187268
Office
Unit 21 Millmead business centre Millmead road N17 9QU
Independent examinator
Daniel Sarfo-MAAT, BA(Hons) Senior Accountant F & D Accounting Services Limited 16 Moorfield Road Enfield Middlesex EN3 5XP
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Board of trustees’s report
The Trustees are pleased to present their report with audited financial statements for Kingdom Ambassadors Center (Charity Registration No 1187268 ) from 01 January 2023 to 31December 2023.
Acknowledgement
We would like to show our appreciation to our various contributors in-house and online. We extend our gratitude to our donors, department workers and members. As well as the head of the church Randolf Adjei and his family. Throughout 2023 the charity was supported in various ways.
We also took the initiative to support our members morally and financially. Below is an outline of our achievements and finances within the year 2023.
Structure and management
Organisational Structure
The Trustees are responsible for putting strategies and policies in place as well as ensuring that these are implemented.
Management
The organisation’s day-to-day running is managed by the resident Pastor, Mr. Randolf Adjei and our leadership team composed of all department leaders recognised by the charity.
The authority to conduct the operations of the Kingdom Ambassadors Center is delegated by the trustees to the leader and his executive team.
Therefore, they are responsible for the implementation of the policies and strategies on behalf of the Trustees.
Department leaders and the resident Pastor report to the Trustees on their assessment of risks and how they are managed when needed.
The Trustees ensure that activities are in accordance with the aims and objectives of the charity as contained in the Charity Commission Guidance.
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Aims and purposes.
The primary purpose of Kingdom Ambassadors Centre is to work towards advancing the Christian faith in accordance with the statement of beliefs in the county of London, other parts of the United Kingdom and Europe.
Aligned with our primary purpose, Kingdom Ambassadors Centre focuses on the achievement of many other aims:
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Supporting people in need, facing hardship, age or sickness and relieving them from their distress.
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Spreading the Gospel for the benefit of the public, through the holding of services, prayer meetings, and distributing literature.
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Encouraging the youth to explore their creativity and develop their own craft.
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Offering support and guidance in the spiritual growth of believers.
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Building and developing campus ministries (KAN).
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Pushing entrepreneurs in the establishment and development of their activities.
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Investing in the personal growth and character building of our members.
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Introducing the Gospel to non-believers.
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Achievements and performance
Kingdom Ambassadors Centre (KAC) offers a range of weekly services and monthly gathering that allows our members to come together.
These gatherings take place in person at the church, Millmead business centre, our various campus ministries and through the missions. With regular online meetings through our live streams or via Zoom meetings.
Online
In 2023 we continue our online presence and building community with virtual members, to ensure our virtual members have access to all services and materials. In 2023 we continue to broaden our online community and increase our exchanges with members across the globe.
In person
We foster a spiritual environment to ensure our members have a wholesome experience, we also support our members in need with any support they require. We endeavour to spread the gospel in our community and in turn across the UK and Europe,
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Activities
Evangelism
Kingdom Ambassadors Centre has been able to share the Gospel with the local community through Evangelism.
We regularly engage with the community of Tottenham, sharing our Christian journey and testimonies.
Via leaflets we share encouraging scriptures as well as our contact details for prayer requests and mental support.
We are constantly engaged with our online community, built throughout the year via our different channels of communication.
We believe in spreading the love and the word of God; therefore, we use all social media platforms to communicate and share about our beliefs.
Events
Throughout the year Kingdom Ambassadors Center schedules different events that aim at the spiritual and personal development of the community.
KAC offers weekly, monthly and yearly events which will be further explained in the following:
Weekly Services:
Kingdom School
Kingdom School is a weekly gathering that offers a learning space and environment for teaching.
Through these meetings, KAC’s Pastor, Randolf Adjei educates and shares in-depth knowledge and insights about the Gospel.
For these sessions, students come prepared with their notebooks and pens as the session is followed by “Questions and Answers”.
Kingdom school has a similar structure as a regular course in school.
These classes enable the participants to gain more clarity on the gospel while pursuing their spiritual journey.
Sunday Church service
KAC church services are weekly corporate time that permits members to worship, pray and have communion. Attendees benefit from teachings and motivational speeches that equip them for the upcoming week.
Home cells
Are weekly gatherings organized by KAC members taking place in the comfort of their home aiming to fellowship with other people. Meetings often number between 3 and 10 KINGDOM AMBASSADOR CENTRE - 2023
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people who meet regularly to share the gospel and engage in activities such as Prayer and Worship. This has been recognized to be a great way to support members with their sense of belonging. The aim of these gatherings is to help group members grasp what the Gospel is saying about how they should relate to their real-life circumstances.
KAN
The Kingdom Ambassadors Network is a community of believers coming together and aiming for fellowship. These gatherings organized by the Kingdom Ambassadors Centre are managed locally by a KAC member appointed by the leader of the house.
The vision is to bring people to the knowledge of Christ and to fully equip them to live a daily Christian lifestyle.
Participants in these meetings identify themselves as KAN members and are fully involved in the growth of the ministry.
In 2023, KAN was extended to 5 networks in comparison to 2022 where there was only 1 established KAN.
Monthly:
Kingdom nights
Kingdom nights are congregational gatherings that bring the youth together for a time of worship and prayer. This event focuses on the ability to tarry in prayers. As well as interceding for the nation and one another.
Through this experience, people are challenged to step out of their spiritual comfort zone. Kingdom Nights are monthly events that are scheduled on the third Friday of each month.
Yearly:
KISS
Our yearly Kingdom Infused Single Seminar is centred around relationships, financial success and spiritual lifestyle.
This conference shapes our ability for decision-making in our Christian journey. KISS is organised once a year during Valentine’s weekend.
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Independent Accountant’s Report
For the Year Ended 31 December 2023
I report on the accounts for the year ended 31 December 2023 which are set out on pages 11 to 14.
Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner
The charity's trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year (under section 43(2) to the Charities Act 1993 (the Act) and that an independent examination is needed. It is my responsibility to:
Examine the accounts (under section 43 of the Act), follow the procedures laid down in the General Directions given by the Charity Commission (under section 43(7)(b) of the Act), and to state whether matters have come to my attention.
Basis of independent examiner's report
My examination was carried out in accordance with General Directions given by the Charity Commission. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts and seeking explanations from the trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit, and consequently, no opinion is given as to whether the accounts present a 'true and fair view, and the report is limited to those matters set out in the statement below.
Independent examiner's statement
During my examination, no matter has come to my attention:
- which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in, any material respect, the requirements:
to keep accounting records in accordance with section 41 of the Act, and to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and comply with the accounting requirements of the 1993 Act; has not been met; or
- to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
Mr Daniel Sarfo - (MAAT, BA(Hons), Senior Accountant)
Signature: ~~dsarfo~~ Date: 30/10/2024
F & D Accounting Services Ltd 16 Moorfield Road
Enfield EN3 5XP
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Financial statements for the year ending 31 December 2023
Statement of financial accounts
| Unrestricted funds | 2023 | 2022 | ||
| INCOMING RESOURCES: | Notes | £ | £ | £ |
| Donations - Tithes and Offering | 1 | 271,915 | 271,915 | 217,674 |
| Total incoming resources | 271,915 | 271,9154 | 217,674 | |
| EXPENDITURE ON: | ||||
| Cost direct to Activities | 2 | 163,472 | 163,472 | 103,098 |
| Charitable Activities | 3 | 5,7487 | 5,748 | 7,477 |
| Governance | 4 | 350 | 350 | 350 |
| Total resources expended | 169,570 | 169,570 | 110,925 | |
| Net Income | 102,345 | 102,345 | 106,749 | |
| Reconciliation of Funds | ||||
| Total funds brought forward | 106,749 | |||
| Total funds carried forward | 209,094 |
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Receipts and payments accounts
Incoming resources
1. Donations
| 1. Donations | |||||
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| Unrestricted funds |
Restricted funds |
2023 Total | 2022 Total | ||
| Note | £ | £ | £ | £ | |
| Donations - Tithes and Offering |
1 | 271,915 | - | 271,915 | 217,674 |
| Gift aid | - | - | - | - | |
| Total | 271,915 | - | 271,915 | 217,674 |
Donations tithes and offering
Unrestricted funds are donations and other incomes received or generated for the objectives of the Church. They have no further specified purpose and are available as general funds.
In 2023, the Kingdom Ambassadors Centre’s finances were focused on donations acquired through tithes and offerings. Gift aids for the year ending 2023 are yet to be claimed.
For the year 2023 Kingdom Ambassadors Centre’s finances increased due to the donations of our external donors, our online community, as well as our members. All the donations registered were done via the church's official bank account. No investment opportunity was explored or considered.
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Resources expended
2. Costs direct to activities
| Cost direct to Activities | 2023 | 2022 |
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| £ | £ | |
| Staff Cost | 55,682 | 18,631 |
| Rent | 62,967 | 54,214 |
| Administration | 1,134 | 1,705 |
| Music | 9,831 | 18,778 |
| Media | 28,042 | 2,521 |
| Event | 5,142 | 7,032 |
| Miscellaneous | 674 | 567 |
| 163,472 | 103,448 |
Costs of generating funds comprise the costs associated with attracting voluntary income. Charitable expenditure comprises those costs incurred by the church in the delivery of its activities and services for its beneficiaries. It includes both costs that can be allocated directly to such activities and those costs of an indirect nature necessary to support them.
The staff cost in 2023 is due to employing our staff who is the church's local Pastor and leader. He was put on payroll in order to dedicate himself full time to activities related to the church. There is also an increase in Media related costs due to the church investing in equipment.
Majority of the rental costs consisted of expenditure relating to the main place of worship situated on Unit 21 Millmead Business Center, Tottenham. In addition, 8 other networks around the United Kingdom, with 3 being launched in 2023.
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3. Charitable activities
| 2023 | 2022 | |
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| Charitable Activities | £ | £ |
| Support | 3,447 | 4,500 |
| Mission | 2,301 | 2,977 |
| 5,748 | 7,477 |
In 2023, we supported KAC members in financial distress as this is part of the core values of the church. In addition to this, the church also supported individual members who had launched or were about to launch their businesses through the Business and Entrepreneurship Programme.
Furthermore, in 2023, the church also continued an initiative called Missions focusing on spreading the gospel across Europe which KAC which started in 2022.
4. Governance
| 2023 | 2022 | |
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| Governance | £ | £ |
| Professional Fees | 350 | 350 |
Governance costs include those costs associated with meeting the constitutional and statutory requirements of the charity and include the accountancy fees and costs linked to the strategic management of the charity.
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Additional information
No trustee received remuneration in relation to their duties for the year 2023. KAC's main focus is to restrict our expenses for the year in order to focus on growth and expansions in 2023 with the establishment of new KANs and missions.
Volunteers
The commitment, effort and skills of our volunteers are at the heart of the organisation. Some of the long-standing staff and volunteers have worked with the ministry for considerable periods contributing invaluable time and effort.
We can presently count over 120 volunteers across our various departments: Music.
Media Outreach Hospitality Events Finance and Administration Integration Scribes Business and Entrepreneurs Kingdom Ambassadors Network (KAN)
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