Regi stered Charity Number . 1188489 THE ASSEMBLY OF MESSENGERS CHURCH TRUSTEES, REPORT AND FtNANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR END 31 March 2023 THE ASSEMBLY OF MESSENGERS CHUR UNIT 21- MILLmD BIISINESS CENT iWLLIIIEAD RO LOND esseng¢rschurchnhotmail.c
THE ASSEMBLYOF MFSSENGERSC.HURCH C.ONTENTS FOR THE. YEAR ENDED I l March 2023 rRUSTEES' REPORT.......,.............................................. .NDEPENDENT EX.JMINER'S REPORT.......,...........,.....,,..,........................................................................................ iTATEMENT OF FtNANCIAL ACTIVITIES.....................................................,.......................................................... 3.siLANCE SHEET. VOTES TO THE FtNANCIAL STATEMENTS........................................................................................................... 10
T14b: ASSENIBLY OF TrIF.SSENGERS L'HIIRC'H TRU4iTEES' REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 March 20_ THE ASSEMBLY OF MESSENGERS CHURCH TRUSTEES, ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2023 CHARITY INFORMATION STATUS REGISTERED AS A CHARITY CHARITY NUMBER 1188489 REGISTERED OFFICE AND OPERATIONAL ADDRESS MILL MEAD BUSINESS CENTRE UNIT 21 MILL MEAD INDUSTRIAL CENTRE, MILL MEAD ROAD LONDON, N17 9QU BOARD OF TRUSTEES EDUARDO FIGUEIREDO (Chairman) JESSICA INGANDO NGANDU (Trustee) MAMIE EMBELO (Trustee) INDEPENDENT EXAMINER STAR TAX CONSULTANTS 36 QUEENSWAY ENFIELD EN3 4SA BANKERS SANTANDER BANK TRUSTEES REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 318t MARCH 2023
'I'HE ASSEMBLI, OTr NIES8ENGLR% CHLIRC.RI TRUSTEES, REPORT r()K THE YEAR ENDED 31 Mareh 2023 The trustees of Assembly of Messengers Church present their annual report and the unaudited financi statements for the year ded 315t March 2022. No update has been made as everything still the sam The aims and purpose of Assembly of Messengers Church have been identified and approved tP following.. .To èdvancÈ the Christian falth through the UK for the publlc benefit malnly but not exclusively, by providing a place 'orship, religious educatlon and cultural act5vitle5. We are also promoting social inclusion for people who are social <cluded and assistlng them to integrate society specially people f rom a very deprived community. To spread the gospel of Jesus Christ through face-to-face evangelism with the use of internet and social media ro build a Devout community through Identifyin8 Christian's social and spirltual needs and asslstlng wlth techniques leet those needs. The Assembly of Messengers Church is committed to assisting and inspiring people In the community I serve their purpose trough: ,To act as a resource for youn8 people Ilvlng In Tottenham and surrounding by providing advlce, asslstance and organlsir rogrammes of physical, educational, splritual and other activitles èllef poverty for the public benefit In partlcular but not limited to people who are refugees and asylum seekers who a )cially excluded on the grounds of thelr 50clal and economSc posltion .To promote culture amongst ethnlc mlnority groups Ilving in England, partlcularly those from the Democratlc republlc . Congo and An8ola to help them maintain and perpetrate their cultural Identlty. ,To advance the Chrlstian faith for the benefit of the public in accordanc• wlth the word of God. AcfiviTIES AND PERFORMANCES We have helped relief poverty and hardship amongst church members who are In financial hardshlp dL to unemployment and lack income resources, The trustees are pleased with the performance of the charity durlng the year and its position to rema in activities during the future years. LEGAL STATUS The Assembly of Messen8ers church is unincorporated body governed by a written constitution adoptE by its members. There are no restrictions in the governing document on the operation of the charity I on its investment powers, other than those imposed by 8eneral charity law. PRINCIPAL SOURCES OF FUNDS Donations and offering are primary sources of funding for the charity to meet assigned objectives. RECRUITMENT AND APPOINTMENT OF TRUSTEES
THE A.%SLMBLY OF NIL6iSLNGLRS C:HIIRCH TRUSTLES. RE PORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 March 2023 Under the requirement of the declaration of trust the trustees are elected to serve the charity for period of three years after which they must be re-elected at the next Annual General Meeting. trustees give their time voluntarily and receive no benefits from the charity. RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE TRUSTEES The charity law requlres the trustees to prepare financial statements in accordance with the Unit Kingdom General Accepted Accounting Practice. The Pinancial statements are required by law to give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of affai of the charity and of the surplus or deficit for that period. In preparing these financial statements, t trustees are requlred to: l.Select suitable accounting policies and the apply them consistently. 2.make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent, 3,Prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume th the charity will continue in operation. 4.The trustees are responsible for keeping adequate accountlng records which disclose with reasonab accuracy at any time the financial position of the charity and enables them to ensure that the financi statements comply with the Charities Act 1993, The Charity and The Charity Re8ulations 2008 and t provision of the trust deed. 5.The trustees are also responsible for safeguarding the prevention and detection of fraud and oth Irregularities. This report was approved by the Trustees on 04/12/2024. Cha rm FINANCIAL CONTROL AND RISK MANAGEMENT The trustees of The Assembly of Messengers church for are mindful that they have responsibility for systems of internal financial control applied at the centre, which are designed to provide reasonab but not absolute, assurance against material misstatement or loss, and have identified key factors f sustainability, including control environment, control of key business risks, control of informati system, control and review of Control procedures, project monitorin8 and evaluation, reserve policy, sustain the or8anisation, and with respect to,. ie reliability of financial information within the organisation for publication
'I"HE ASSENIBLY OF fvIF.SSF.NGF.RS CHIIRL H I'RUSI'ÈESI REPORT OR THE YEAR LNDED .71 March 2023 ie retentlon and maintenance of appropriate accounting records ie safeguarding of assets agalnst unauthorised use or disposal. RESPEcfivE RESPONSIBILITIES OF TRUSTEES AND EXAMINER The trustees are responsible for the preparation of the financial statements. The charity's trLfjStees consider that an audit is not required for these fin ancial statements lunder se 43 {21 of the charity commission (under section 43171 of the actl and to state whether particular m have come to our attention.
'riiE A5SEMIILY OTr. I¥IESSENGF.RS C'14LIRCH INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT r()R THE YEAR ENDLD 31 March 2023 BASIS OF INDEPENDENTtXAMINERS REPORT Our examination was carried out in accordance with the General Directions given by the Chari Commission. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusu items or disclosures in the accounts and seeking explanations from the trustees concernin8 any su matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit, a consequently we do not express an audit oplnion on the view given by the accounts. INDEPENDENT EXAMINERS STATEMENT In the course of our examination, no matter has come to our attention., {11 which gives u5 a reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the requirements. Proper accountlng records are kept in accordance with section 41 of the 1993 Act; and Accounts are prepared which agree with the accounting records and comply with the accounti requirements of the Act, or 12) To which, in our opinion, attention should be drawn to enable a proper understanding of t accounts to be reached. STAR TAX CONSULTANTS 36 QUEENSWAY ENFIELD EN3 4SA Approved by the Trustees on.. 04/1212024.
'riiE ASSEMBLY Ob" NIE%SLN(;LRS C.'HI.IRC14 STATEMFNT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITJES roR THE YEAR ENDED 31 March 202.1 Recommended categories by ctivity Income and endowment5 from: Note5 Unrestricted funds Total Funds 2023 TotAI Funds 2022 Donations and legacies Total 12,221.00 12,221,00 15,704.00 12,221.00 12,221.00 15,704.00 Expenditure on; Raising funds Charitable activities 12,566.00 1? 566.00 12,182.00 1.456.00 1,456,00 1,893.00 Total 14,022.00 14,022.00 14,075.00 Net incomel(expendilure) Net movement in funds (1,801.00) {1,801.00) 1,629.00 (1,801.00) (1,801.00) 1,629.00 Reconciliation of funds: Total funds brought forward Total funds eArried forwArd 1,629.00 1,629.00 (172.00) {172.00) 1,629.00
'I'IIE .45S&:MI31.Y OF MESSLN("ERS fllURC'.H B,4LANCE SHEEf .OK TFIE YEAR ENDED 31 Mh 2023 Recommended cAtegories by Activity Current assets Unrestri¢ted funds Notes Total Fund5 2023 Total Funds 202 Cash at bank" and in hand 433.00 433.00 1.629. Total current a5sety 433.00 433.00 1,629. Creditors. amounts falling due within one year 605,00 605.00 Net current assetslOiAbilities) {172.00) (172.00) 1,629. Total n¢¢ asset5 or liabilities (172.00) (172.00) 1,629. Funds of the Charity Unrestricted funds (172.00) (172.00) 1.629. Restricted income funds Endowment funds Total funds (172.00) {172.00) 1,629. The financial statements were approved by the Board on 04-Dec-2024 and signed on its beha]f by, EDUARDO FIGUEIIiEDO TRUSTF.F.
THE ASSF.MBLI' OF fiJESSLNGF.RS C'HU RCH NOTES TO FIIYANCtAL STATEMENTS FOR THE. YEAR ENDED 31 Marcli 2023 l Accounting Policies 1.1 Accounting Policies The principal accounting policie5 adopted by the Charity, which is a public benefit entlly, in the preparation of the accounts are as follows. 1.2 Basis of preparation These accounts hake been prepared under the historical cost coniiention, as niodified by the inclusion of charitable properties and fixed asset investmenis and investmeni properties at alUatIOn. These acLounts have been prepared in accordance with "Accounting and Reporting bs, Charities: Statement of Recoinmended Practice applicable to charitie5 preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reportingy Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102)" leffective l January 2019) - (Charities SORI) IFRS 102)). the Financial Reportin8 Standard applilable in tlie UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) and the Charities Act ?01 I, These accounts are presented in pounds sterling and rounded to ihe nearest pound. 1.3 Going concern The Trustees have prepared financial projections. taking inlo consideration the current economic conditions and have, at tlie time of approving these accounts, a reasonable expectation that the charity has adequate SOUrceS to continue in opei-&tional existence for the foreseeable future. Thus they continue to adopt the goin8 concern basis of accounting in preparing the accounts. 2 Income from Donations and Legacies Unrestricted funds TotAI TotAI funds 2023 funds 2022 Analvsis Donation and gifts 12,221.00 12,221.00 15,704.00 12.221.00 1?,221.00 15.704.00 10
'rHL ASSF.MBLY OF fvIES5ENGERS CHURC'H NOTES TO'fHE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 March 202_3 3 Expenditure on Raising Funds Total funds 2023 Total funds 2022 AnAIysis Adverti ying. marketing. direct mpdil and publicity Rent collection, property repairs and maintenance char¥es 594,00 12,566.00 11.588.00 12.566.00 12,182.00 4 Expenditure on Charitable Activities Total funds 2023 Total funds 2022 AnRIysis L¢gallprofessiona] fees Charity Nnning cost 400.00 600.00 1.056.00 1,456.00 1 ?93.00 1,893.00 5 Cash at bank and in hand TolAI funds 2023 Tothl fund$ 2022 Cash at bank and on hand 433.00 1,629.00 433.00 1,629.00 11
'rHE ASSF,NIBLY OTr fvIF.SSENGF.RS C:HIIRCH iYOTES TO THE FiNANCIAL STATEMENTS OR TE4E YEAR ENDED 31 March 2023 6 Creditors: Amounts falling due within one year Total funds 2023 Total funds 2022 Accruals and deferred income 605.00 605.00 12
"I"IIL ASSLfvIBL Y OF lEssENGKs L141J RC NOTES TO TUE FINANCIAL STATEMETrITS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 March ?0?3 7 Charity funds 7.1 Details of material funds held and movements during the CURRENT reporting period Fund bAlances Fund brought bxlances carried forn4rd forward G#ins and losses Income Fund names Expenditure Transfers Unrestritted funds General Fund 1,629.00 12,?21.00 (14,022.00) (17?.00) Total 1,629,00 12,??1.00 (14,02? 00) (172.00) 7.2 Details of m8terial funds held and movements durlng the PREVIOUS reporting period Fund Fund bAIAnces brought bAIAnces carried forward forward GRIDS nd losses Income Fund names Expenditure TrAnsfers Unrestricted funds General Fund 15,704.00 (14.075.00) 1,629.00 Total 15.704.00 (14,075.00) 1.629.00 7.3 Transfers between funds This Year Amoun¢ Between unrestricted and restri¢ted funds Between endowment and restricted funds Belween endowThent and unrestricted funds LAst Year Amount Between unrestiicled and restricted funds Between endowment and restricted funds Between endowment &nd unrestricted funds 13