Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From 07/05/2023 To 06/05/2024
Charity name: SERVANTS OF MARY MOTHER OF GOD
Charity registration number: 1189530
Objectives and Activities
| SORP reference | ||
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| Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document |
Para 1.17 | To advance the Roman Catholic religion and education for public benefit throughout England, Wales & worldwide and support local churches and groups. We help relieve those in need by reason of youth, age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantages. The income of this charity is solely applied towards the promotion of these activities. |
| 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 |
The primary public benefits were for: Disability The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty Religious Activities Children/young People Elderly/old People People With Disabilities Other Charities Or Voluntary Bodies The General Public/mankind |
| Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit |
Para 1.18 | I can confirm that I have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
SORP reference Para 1.38 Policy on grant making
Para 1.38 Policy on social investment including program related investment Para 1.38 Contribution made by volunteers Other
Achievements and Performance
| SORP reference | ||
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| 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 | We have made progress by providing increased support for the construction orphanage and a place of worship in Nigeria |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
Achievements against Para 1.41 objectives set Performance of fundraising activities against objectives Para 1.41 set
| Investment performance against objectives |
Para 1.41 | |
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| Other |
Financial Review
| Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period |
Para 1.21 | The total receipts of unrestricted funds amounted to £135,000 Which Of this, £132,580 was spent on rent, electricity bills, assistance for Poor and support for the construction with £2,420 set aside as a reserve |
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| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held |
Para 1.22 | We aim to maintain a positive balance on unrestricted funds by the end of the accounting period. |
| Amount of reserves held | Para 1.22 | £2,420 |
| 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 are no concerns |
Additional information (optional)
You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
| The charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising) |
Para 1.47 | |
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| Investment policy and objectives including any social investment policy adopted |
Para 1.46 | |
| A description of the principal risks facing the charity |
Para 1.46 | |
| Other |
Structure, Governance and Management
| Description of charity’s trusts: |
The charity does not manage any trusts. | |
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| Type of governing document (trust deed, royal charter) |
Para 1.25 | Written constitution |
| How is the charity constituted? |
Para 1.25 | The charity is constituted as an unincorporated association, governed |
| (e.g unincorporated association, CIO) |
by a written constitution adopted by the members. The charity is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. The board of trustees are responsible for the overall governance and strategic direction of the charity. The constitution sets out the process for the appointment, retirement, and removal of trustees, as well as the procedures for meetings and decision-making. The charity’s constitution also outlines the charitable purposes for which its assets must be used and provides for the proper management and dissolution of the charity in accordance with charity law. |
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| 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 | The charity in general meeting elects the officers and the other trustees. The trustees may appoint any person who is willing to act as a trustee. |
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Policies and procedures adopted for the induction Para 1.51 and training of trustees The charity’s organisational structure and any wider Para 1.51 network with which the charity works Relationship with any related Para 1.51 parties Other
Reference and Administrative details
| Charity name | SERVANTS OF MARY THE MOTHER OF GOD |
|---|---|
| Other name the charity uses | |
| Registered charity number | 1189530 |
| Charity’s principal address | Flat 19 Peverel House Stour Road DAGENHAM RM10 7HY Phone: 0203172820 |
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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dominica Ugochi Olewunne |
Chair | |||
| Gloria Uche Nwokedi |
Trustee | |||
| TOBECHUKWU UNOMAH |
Trustee | |||
– Corporate trustees names of the directors at the date the report was approved
Director name
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 NA held in this capacity
Name and objects of the NA charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects
Details of arrangements for NA 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) |
Name Rol e |
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|---|---|---|---|
| Dominica Ugochi Olewunne |
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| Dominica Ugochi Olewunne |
Position (eg Secretary, Chair Chair, etc) Date 10/05/2024
| Servants of Mary the mother of God | Servants of Mary the mother of God |
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| Balance Sheet as on 06/05/2024 | |
| ASSETS | |
| 1. CURRENT ASSETS | 2024 |
| CASH ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE INVENTORY PREPAID EXPENSES SHORT TERM INVESTMENTS |
2,420 |
| TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS | 2,420 |
| 2. LONG TERM FIXED ASSETS | |
| LONG-TERM INVESTMENTS PROPERTY, PLANT, AND EQUIPMENT (LESS ACCUMULATED DEPRECIATION) INTANGIBLE ASSETS |
- 31,480 (4,200) |
| TOTAL FIXED ASSETS | 27,280 |
| 3. OTHERS | |
| DEFERRED INCOME TAX OTHER |
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| TOTAL OTHER ASSETS | - |
| TOTAL(1+2+3) | 29,700 |
| LIABILITIES AND OWNER'S EQUITY | |
| 1. CURRENT LIABILITIES | |
| CURRENT PORTION OF LONG-TERM DEBT ACCOUNTS PAYABLE SHORT-TERM LOANS INCOME TAXES PAYABLE ACCRUED SALARIES AND WAGES UNEARNED REVENUE |
- - |
| TOTAL CURRENT LIABILITIES | - |
| 2. LONG-TERM LIABILITIES | |
| OTHER LONG-TERM DEBT DEFERRED INCOME TAX |
- |
| TOTAL LONG-TERM LIABILITIES | - |
| 3. OWNER'S EQUITY | |
| OWNER'S INVESTMENT RETAINED EARNINGS |
- - |
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OTHER 29,700
TOTAL EQUITY 29,700
TOTAL (1+2+3) 29,700
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| SERVANTS OF MARY THE MOTHER OF GOD | SERVANTS OF MARY THE MOTHER OF GOD | SERVANTS OF MARY THE MOTHER OF GOD | SERVANTS OF MARY THE MOTHER OF GOD | ||
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| Profit and Loss Statement | |||||
| Years Ending: | 2024 | ||||
| Revenue | 2023 | 2024 | |||
| Sales revenue (Less sales returns and allowances) Service revenue Interest revenue Other revenue |
£67,665.00 | £135,000.00 | |||
| Total Revenues | **£67,665.00 ** | £135,000.00 | |||
| Expenses | 2024 | 2023 | |||
| Advertising Bad debt Commissions Cost of goods sold Depreciation Employee benefits Furniture and equipment Insurance Interest expense Maintenance and repairs Office supplies Payroll taxes Rent Research and development Salaries and wages Software Travel Utilities Web hosting and domains Other |
£69,646.00 | £132,580.00 | |||
| Total Expenses | **£69,646.00 ** | £132,580.00 | |||
| Net Income Before Taxes Income tax expense |
-£1,981.00 -£198.10 |
£2,420.00 £242.00 |
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| Net Income | -£1,782.90 | £2,178.00 | |||
Independent examiner's report on the accounts
Section A Independent Examiner’s Report
| Report to the trustees/ members of On accounts for the year ended Set out on pages |
SERVANTS OF MARY MOTHER OF GOD | SERVANTS OF MARY MOTHER OF GOD | SERVANTS OF MARY MOTHER OF GOD |
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| 06 MAY 2024 | Charity no (if any) |
1189530 | |
| 2 ) |
I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity (“the Trust”) for the year ended 31/03/2023.
Responsibilities and As the charity trustees of the Trust, you are responsible for the preparation basis of report 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 the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act.
Independent examiner's I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have statement come to my attention (other than that disclosed below *) in connection with the examination which gives me cause to believe that in, any material respect:
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accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Act or
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the accounts do not accord with the accounting records
I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. * Please delete the words in the brackets if they do not apply.
| Signed: Name: Relevant professional qualification(s) or body (if any): Address: |
15/05/2025 | |
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| TENTESHAZ LTD | ||
| ACCA/CIPFA | ||
| 37 Vulcan House | ||
| LEICESTER | ||
| LE5 3EF |
October 2018
IER
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Section B Disclosure
Only complete if the examiner needs to highlight 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 .
Nothing to disclose.
IER October 2018