2023-04-05-accounts - I AM Church London

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Trustees’ Annual Report for the period

From 06/04/2022 Period start date To 05/04/2023 Period end date

Charity name: IAM CHURCH LONDON

Charity registration number: 1189102

Objectives and Activities

	SORP reference
Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document	Para 1.17	IAM CHURCH LONDON carries out a variety of religious, social, and administrative activities aimed at fulfilling its mission and serving its congregation.
Summary of the main activities in relation to those purposes for the public benefit, in particular, the activities, projects or services identified in the accounts.	Para 1.17 and 1.19	Church Services – Regular worship services, including Sunday services, midweek prayers, and special services. Sacraments and Rites – Conducting baptisms, communion, confirmations, weddings, and funerals. Prayer Meetings – Organizing prayer sessions for spiritual growth and intercession. Preaching and Teaching – Delivering sermons and Bible studies to guide members in faith.
Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit	Para 1.18	Yes, the trustees have had guidance

Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:

SORP reference N/A Para 1.38 Policy on grant making N/A Para 1.38 Policy on social investment including program related investment N/A Para 1.38

Contribution made by volunteers N/A Other

Achievements and Performance

	SORP reference
Summary of the main achievements of the charity, identifying the difference the charity’s work has made to the circumstances of its beneficiaries and any wider benefits to society as a whole.	Para 1.20	1. Community Impact • Provided essential services such as food, clothing, and shelter to those in need. • Expanded operations to reach more beneficiaries in different regions. • Increased volunteer participation and community engagement. • Strengthened partnerships with other organizations and government agencies. 3. Financial Stewardship • Managed financial resources efficiently to maximize impact. • Maintained transparency and accountability in financial reporting. 4. Social and Environmental Contributions • Implemented sustainable programs to address long-term community needs. • Advocated for social justice, human rights, and policy changes. 5. Spiritual and Emotional Support (For Faith-Based Charities) • Provided counselling, mentorship, and emotional support to individuals in crisis. • Strengthened spiritual growth through outreach, Bible studies, and faith-based programs.

Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements	Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements	where relevant about:
Achievements against objectives set	Para 1.41	N/A
		N/A

Performance of fundraising activities against objectives set	Para 1.41
Investment performance against objectives	Para 1.41	N/A
Other		N/A

Financial Review

Financial Review
Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period	Para 1.21	At the close of the financial period, the charity's financial position stood at £2,734.85. Below is an assessment of the financial status: 1. Income and Funding • Total funds available: £2,734.85 • Main sources of income: (e.g., donations, grants, fundraising activities) 2. Expenditures • Key operational costs: (e.g., program expenses, administrative costs, salaries, rent, etc.) 3. Reserves and Sustainability • Level of reserves compared to policy guidelines. • Assessment of whether funds are sufficient to sustain activities in the next period. 4. Financial Outlook and Recommendations • If the balance is healthy, consider reinvesting funds into growth initiatives or expanding services. • If funds are low, strategies may include increasing fundraising efforts, applying for grants, or cost-cutting measures. • Regular monitoring of income and expenses is necessary to maintain financial stability.
Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held	Para 1.22	Our charity maintains financial reserves to ensure stability, sustainability, and the ability to continue delivering our mission effectively. These reserves serve as a safeguard against unforeseen financial challenges and enable us to plan for the future responsibly.
Amount of reserves held	Para 1.22	£2,734.85
Reasons for holding zero reserves	Para 1.22	N/A
Details of fund materially in deficit	Para 1.24	N/A
Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern	Para 1.23	There is no

Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about: N/A The charity’s principal sources of funds (including Para 1.47 any fundraising)

N/A Investment policy and objectives including any Para 1.46 social investment policy adopted N/A A description of the principal Para 1.46 risks facing the charity N/A Other

Structure, Governance and Management

Description of charity’s trusts:
Type of governing document (trust deed, royal charter)	Para 1.25	Trust Deed
How is the charity constituted? (e.g unincorporated association, CIO)	Para 1.25	CIO
Trustee selection methods including details of any constitutional provisions e.g. election to post or name of any person or body entitled to appoint one or more trustees	Para 1.25	Trustees are vetted and compliance undertaken to ensure integrity.

Additional information (optional)

You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:

N/A Policies and procedures adopted for the induction Para 1.51 and training of trustees N/A The charity’s organisational structure and any wider Para 1.51 network with which the charity works N/A Relationship with any Para 1.51 related parties N/A Other

Reference and Administrative details

Charity name	I AM CHURCH LONDON
Other name the charity uses	N/A
Registered charity number	1189102
Charity’s principal address	14 Sheaveshill Court The Hyde LONDON NW9 6BP

Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20	Trustee name	Office (if any)	Dates acted if not for whole year	Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint trustee (ifany)
	Kuntuala Wasawulua	N/A
	Rose Kuntuala	N/A
	Kevin Kuntuala	N/A

– Corporate trustees names of the directors at the date the report was approved

Director name Kuntuala Wasawulua

Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity

Trustee name Dates acted if not for whole year

Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others

Description of the assets N/A held in this capacity Name and objects of the N/A charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects Details of arrangements for N/A safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity’s own assets

Additional information (optional)

Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)

Type of	Name	Address
adviser

Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information)

Exemptions from disclosure

Reason for non-disclosure of key personnel details

Other optional information

Declarations

The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.

Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees

Signature(s) Full name(s) Position (eg Secretary, Chair, etc) Date

	Kuntuala Wasawulua	Kevin Kuntuala
	Director	Trustee
	14-02-2025
	14-02-2025

Reserve Fund
	£0.00		April
			May
			June
			July
			August
			September
			October
			November
			December
			January
			February
			March
£9,775.04	£30,675.99	£40,451.03	Total

Independent examiner's report on the accounts

Section A Independent Examiner’s Report

Charity Name IAM CHURCH LONDON	Charity Name IAM CHURCH LONDON	Charity Name IAM CHURCH LONDON

05/04/2023	Charity no (if any)	1189102

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I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity (“the Trust”) for the year ended 05/04/2023 . As the charity's trustees, you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 (“the Act”). I report in respect of my examination of the Trust’s accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination, I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act. I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination (other than that disclosed below *) which gives me cause to believe that in, any material respect:

the accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Charities Act; or
the accounts did not accord with the accounting records; or
• the accounts did not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the form and content of accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement that the accounts give a ‘true and fair’ view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination.

I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.

Signed: Name: Relevant professional qualification(s) or body (if any): Address:	R.Machipisa	19/02/2025

	Rebecca Machipisa

	Regulated by HMRC Anti-Money Laundering

	Winnersh Triangle, Building 220, Wharfedale Road, Wokingham, RG41 5TP

Oct 2018

IER

Section B Disclosure

Only complete if the examiner needs to highlight material matters of concern (see CC32, Independent examination of charity accounts: directions and guidance for examiners).

Give here brief details of any items that the examiner wishes to disclose .

My examination was conducted in accordance with the general directions given by the Charity Commission. An independent examination involves reviewing the accounting records and comparing the financial statements with those records. It also includes an assessment of whether the statements are consistent with the accounting policies and an overall review of the church’s financial position.

Scope and Limitations of the Examination

The procedures undertaken do not provide the same level of assurance as an audit and, consequently, I do not express an audit opinion on the financial statements. My examination has been limited to reviewing records and transactions and ensuring compliance with applicable regulations.

Oct 2018

IER