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RIVERS INTERNATIONAL

ANNUAL REPORT AND STATEMENT OF ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2020

CHARITY REGISTRATION No. 1187466

Independent Examiners Ltd Unit 2 The Broadbridge Business Centre Delling Lane Bosham PO18 8NF

RIVERS INTERNATIONAL

CONTENTS

Page 3 Legal and Administrative Information. Page 4 Independent Examiner's Report on the accounts. Pages 5 Trustees' Report. Page 6 Statement of Receipts and Payments. Page 7 Statement of Assets and Liabilities. Pages 8 to 9 Notes to the Accounts.

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LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION

CHARITY NUMBER 1187466 START OF FINANCIAL YEAR 1st January 2020 END OF FINANCIAL YEAR 31st December 2020 TRUSTEES SERVING DURING AND Isabelle Dawn Clark - Chair Appointed 20.1.20 AFTER THE YEAR Maxwell Bateman Appointed 20.1.20 Kevin Clark Appointed 20.1.20 Dr James McGill Rousseau Appointed 20.1.20 Date of Registration CIO - FOUNDATION Registered 20 Jan 2020 (A) THE ADVANCEMENT OF THE CHRISTIAN FAITH IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE STATEMENT OF BELIEFS APPEARING OBJECTS IN THE SCHEDULE HERETO ATTACHED IN SUCH WAYS AND IN SUCH PARTS OF THE UNITED KINGDOM, SOUTH AFRICA OR THE WORLD AS THE TRUSTEES MAY FROM TIME TO TIME THINK FIT. (B) TO RELIEVE SICKNESS AND FINANCIAL HARDSHIP AND TO PROMOTE AND PRESERVE GOOD HEALTH BY THE PROVISIONS OF GRANTS, ITEMS OR SERVICES IN THE UNITED KINGDOM, SOUTH AFRICA OR THE WORLD AS THE TRUSTEES MAY FROM TIME TO TIME THINK FIT.

REGISTERED ADDRESS

Rivers International 29 Princes Road Buckhurst Hill Essex IG9 5EE

Contact Details Telephone [phone] Email [e-mail]

INDEPENDENT EXAMINER

K Gomes Independent Examiners Ltd Unit 2 The Broadbridge Business Centre Delling Lane Bosham PO18 8NF

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INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT ON THE ACCOUNTS

Report to the trustees/members of RIVERS INTERNANTIONAL on the accounts for the year ended 31st December 2020 set out on pages 5 to 10.

RESPECTIVE RESPONSIBILITIES OF TRUSTEES AND EXAMINER

The charity's trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year (under section 144 (2) of the Charities Act 2011) and that an independent examination is needed.

It is my responsibility to:

• examine the accounts (under section 145 of the 2011 Act),

• to follow the procedures laid down in the General Directions given by the Charity Commission (under section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act), and

• to state whether particular matters have come to my attention.

BASIS OF INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S STATEMENT

My examination was carried out in accordance with General Directions given by the Charity Commissioners. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the organisation 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

In the course of my examination, no matter has come to my attention

1. which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in, any material respect, the trustees have not met the requirements to ensure that:

2. proper accounting records are kept (in accordance with section 130 of the Act); and

3. accounts are prepared which agree with the accounting records and comply with the accounting requirements of the Act; or

4. to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.

K Gomes MAAT Independent Examiners Ltd Unit 2 The Broadbridge Business Centre Delling Lane Signed: Bosham PO18 8NF Date: 28.9.21

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TRUSTEES REPORT

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2020

OBJECTIVES AND ACHIEVEMENTS

Rivers International obtained CIO charitable status in January 2020. The charity aims to restore dignity, relieve poverty

and revive spirituality. Rivers international aims to do this by relieving financial hardship and promote and preserve good health by the provision of funds, goods and services.

In 2020 the charity supported a network feeding project in Bloemfontein, South Africa. This feeding project provides and delivers cooked meals to schools in Bloemfontein to school children who would not otherwise receive a meal. During the pandemic Rivers International supported food distribution into the township in Bloemfontein and supported our network contact in Cape Town.

Pastor Petrus Nare in South Africa sadly passed away during the year and his ministry throughout churches and communities in Bloemfontein will be missed.

A ministry contact was made in India where we have mentored and pastorally supported a Pastor in Mumbai and support a feeding project to children and families throughout the pandemic.

Locally in the UK, during the pandemic, the charity supplied essential food supplies locally, as well as to schools and to a place of refuge. In October, Rivers International acquired a premises in our local area which has been a hub of operation for our charitable activities. From the premises the charity has packaged food parcels and held support prayer meetings when restrictions allowed.

Over the Christmas period, the charity continued to support the work in India as well as locally provide essential provisions as well as gifts to a place of refuge.

TRUSTEES RESPONSIBILITIES

The Charities Act 2011 require the trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial year. In preparing those financial statements the trustees are required to:

• Select suitable accounting policies and apply them consistently;

• Make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent;

• Prepare financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the trust will continue in existence.

• The trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records, which disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the trust. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the trust and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.

Signed on behalf of the Trustees ....................................................................., Trustee.

Print name: ........................................................

Date: ..................................................

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STATEMENT OF RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2020

Notes RECEIPTS : Voluntary Receipts 2a TOTAL RECEIPTS PAYMENTS : Costs of Charitable Activities 3a Governance Costs 3b TOTAL PAYMENTS NET INCOMING/(OUTGOING) RESOURCES Balances Brought Forward BALANCES CARRIED FORWARD	Unrestricted Restricted Total Funds Funds 2020 £ £ £ 21,143 0 21,143
	21,143 0 21,143
	14,518 0 14,518 0 0 0
	14,518 0 14,518
	6,625 0 6,625 19,598 0 19,598
	26,222 0 26,222

The notes on pages 9 to 10 form part of these accounts.

All operations are continuing operations.

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STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2020

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Unrestricted Restricted 31.12.20
Notes Fund Fund Total
£ £ £
ASSETS
Cash Funds:
General Account 26,222 26,222
26,222 0 26,222
LIABILITIES
Independent Examiners Fee 540 0 540
0 0
540 0 540
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TRUSTEES RESPONSIBILITIES IN RELATION TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

Charity Law requires the Trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial year which comply with the regulations set out in the Charities Act 2011. The Trustees have elected to take advantage of the provisions that apply to small charities and have prepared a Receipts and Payments Account and Statement of Assets and Liabilities which are set out on pages 7 and 8

Approved by the Trustees on ....................................................... and

Signed on their behalf by ......................................................................., Trustee.

Print name: ...................................................

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NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2020

1. BASIS OF ACCOUNTING

The accounts have been prepared under the “Receipts and Payments” basis as prescribed by the Charity Commissioners, and they meet the appropriate legal requirements.

2. RECEIPTS

a) Voluntary Receipts Donations Other Income Gift aid Sundries 3. PAYMENTS Notes a) Costs of Charitable Activities Outreach South Africa Love in Action India Love in Action UK Building and Utilities Insurance Training Professional fees and Subscriptions Postage & Stationery Printing Building Maintenance Bank Charges Sundries b) Governance Costs Independent Examination	Unrestricted Restricted Total Funds Funds 2020 £ £ £ 8,927 8,927 7,500 7,500 4,532 4,532 184 184
	21,143 0 21,143
	Unrestricted Restricted Total Funds Funds 2020 £ £ £ 2,346 2,346 2,584 2,584 2,634 2,634 3,253 3,253 885 885 82 82 1,159 1,159 69 69 40 40 983 983 475 475 8 8
	14,518 0 14,518
	0 0
	0 0 0

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NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS (continued)

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2020

4. RESTRICTED FUNDS

There were no restricted funds in this financial year

5. PAYMENTS TO TRUSTEES

No payments were made to trustees or any persons connected with them during this financial period, other than reimbursement for small items paid for on behalf of the Charity. No other material transaction took place between the organisation and a trustee or any person connected with them.

8. PUBLIC BENEFIT

The charity acknowledges its requirement to demonstrate clearly that it must have charitable purposes or ‘aims’ that are for the public benefit. Details of how the charity has achieved this are provided in the Trustees report. The Trustees confirm that they have paid due regard to the Charity Commission guidance on public benefit before deciding what activities the charity should undertake.

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