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2022-08-31-accounts

Trustees’ Annual Report for the period

From 01/09/2021 Period start date To 31/08/2022 Period end date

Charity name: Bible Believers Fellowship - Leeds

Charity registration number: 1191090

Objectives and Activities

SORP reference
Summary of the purposes of
the charity as set out in its
governing document		 Para 1.17 The Objects of the CIO are, for the public
benefit:
1.1.
To advance the Christian faith
in accordance with the
Statement of Faith in Leeds
and such other parts of the
United Kingdom as the Charity
Trustees may from time to
time decide; and
1.2.
The relief of persons who are
in need by reason of their
economic or social
disadvantage.
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		 1.1.
The 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 have
been advancing the Christian faith
in accordance with the Statement
of Faith in Leeds and such other
parts of the United Kingdom and
1.2.
The relief of persons who are in
need by reason of their economic
or social disadvantage. This has
been done primarily by the weekly
provision of food to the public
through the foodbank run by Bible
Believers Fellowship - Leeds
Statement confirming
whether the trustees have
had regard to the guidance
issued by the Charity
Commission on public
benefit		 Para 1.18 Yes all trustees have had regard to and
have been informed in their duties by the
guidance issued by the Charity Commission
on public benefit.

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SORP reference
Policy on grant making Para 1.38 The charity’s grant-making policy and its
grant- making activities include the
following:
The Trustees are open to members of the
public giving donations and offerings. We
also do not have an objection to members
of the public who may also choose to offer
a specific financial gift to the organization
and can name it “for missions/priests or
ministry”. In such a case the trustees would
record this appropriately and ensure that
the finances are offered as a gift. Thus, we
are open as trustees to offering
honorariums to those who facilitate services
and as our fellowship grows for example
when we have special services or
occasions and we have local or visiting
priests/pastors/clergy, and where funds
through donations will permit then we do
intend to pay reasonable expenses.
Trustees may apply also for specific grants
only if they contribute to the achievement of
its aims and objectives.
Policy on social investment
including program related
investment		 Para 1.38 N/A
Contribution made by
volunteers		 Para 1.38 In the period 01/09/2021to 31/08/2022
there have been 12 volunteers whose
contributions have included
1. Volunteers speaking at different service
gatherings and events to advance the
Christian faith, community collaboration,
love, wellbeing for couples, single
people and for children.
2. Volunteers facilitating of events
focusing on community engagement,
kindness as well as supporting those
who are vulnerable in diverse
communities. This is all informed and is
in accordance with the Bible Believers
Fellowship – Leeds statement of Faith
in Leeds and such other parts of the
United Kingdom.
3. In relation to volunteers who have been
contributing their time in foodbank
duties, attending at wholesalers who
donate food to the Bible Believers
Fellowship foodbank.
4. In the time the volunteers give each
week, they sort out food packages that
members of diverse communities need
and they facilitate appropriate collection

then collect. Furthermore we also have volunteers who distributing where appropriate, food to vulnerable members in the public who need it, such as the elderly and those in marginalised groups etc 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 The main achievements of the charity have
been
1. Supporting vulnerable and
marginalised groups as well as
those who needed supported from
diverse communities in and around
Leeds through the pandemic
2. Volunteers have spoken each week
of the year at different community
service gatherings which are open
for any member of the public to
attend as well as other public
events to advance the Christian
faith, community collaboration, love,
and kindness. This has also
continued to include supporting
those who have been impacted and
grieving through the Covid
pandemic. This is all informed and
is in accordance with the Bible
Believers Fellowship – Leeds
statement of Faith in Leeds and
such other parts of the United
Kingdom.
3. The relief of persons who are in
need by reason of their economic or
social disadvantage. This has been
done primarily by the weekly
provision of free food to the public
through the foodbank run by Bible
Believers Fellowship – Leeds
4. Wellbeing for couples, and
separately for young people a, done
separately for children to offer age-
appropriate health and wellbeing
guidance, as well as spiritual
support.
Additional information (optional)
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Achievements against
objectives set		 Para 1.41 As has been already noted in this form, The
Bible Believers Fellowship Leeds Trustees
agree thatin the period 01/09/2021 to
31/08/2022 the Charity met its Charitable
objectives and achieved for example the
following
1.Advancing the Christian faith in
accordance with the Statement of Faith
in Leeds and such other parts of the
United Kingdom
2.Through the foodbank, the relief of
persons who are in need by reason of
their economic or social disadvantage.
Performance of fundraising
activities against objectives
set		 Para 1.41 In relation to donations there have been
donations given as recorded in the financial
accounts.
Investment performance
against objectives		 Para 1.41 In the period 01/09/2021 to 31/08/2022 the
charity continues to have financial reserves
held, in accordance with theBible Believers
Fellowship Leeds, investment performance
against objectives. This is positive as this
enabled the continuation of the Charitable
objectives.
Other N/A

Financial Review

Financial Review
Review of the charity’s
financial position at the end
of the period		 Para 1.21 Healthy going concern
Statement explaining the
policy for holding reserves
stating why they are held		 Para 1.22
Amount of reserves held Para 1.22 £8421.00
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 N/A
Additional information (optional)
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The charity’s principal
sources of funds (including
any fundraising)		 Para 1.47 The Trustees are open to members of the
public giving donations and offerings. We
also do not have an objection to members
of the public who may also choose to offer
a specific financial gift to the organization
and can name it “for missions/priests or
ministry”. In such a case the trustees would
record this appropriately and ensure that
the finances are offered as a gift. Thus, we
are open as trustees to offering
honorariums to those who facilitate
services and as our fellowship grows for
example when we have special services or
occasions and we have local or visiting
priests, and where funds through donations
will permit then we do intend to pay
reasonable expenses
Investment policy and
objectives including any
social investment policy
adopted		 Para 1.46 N/A
A description of the principal
risks facing the charity		 Para 1.46 In the Period 01/09/2021 to 31/08/2022 the
Charity met and exceeded its Charitable
objectives and achieved well. There are no
concerns, however it is important to
acknowledge that the charity partly
depends on donations to continue to pay
for ongoing costs and also partly food
donations in order to continue to serve
those members of the public in need. At
present there are no risk concerns.
Other Health Risks: The food we receive is mostly
from Wholesalers and we have strict food
safety guidelines to adhere to which include
destroyingfood that is damaged or that has
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You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:		 Additional information (optional)
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The charity’s principal
sources of funds (including
any fundraising)		 Para 1.47 The Trustees are open to members of the
public giving donations and offerings. We
also do not have an objection to members
of the public who may also choose to offer
a specific financial gift to the organization
and can name it “for missions/priests or
ministry”. In such a case the trustees would
record this appropriately and ensure that
the finances are offered as a gift. Thus, we
are open as trustees to offering
honorariums to those who facilitate
services and as our fellowship grows for
example when we have special services or
occasions and we have local or visiting
priests, and where funds through donations
will permit then we do intend to pay
reasonable expenses
Investment policy and
objectives including any
social investment policy
adopted		 Para 1.46 N/A
A description of the principal
risks facing the charity		 Para 1.46 In the Period 01/09/2021 to 31/08/2022 the
Charity met and exceeded its Charitable
objectives and achieved well. There are no
concerns, however it is important to
acknowledge that the charity partly
depends on donations to continue to pay
for ongoing costs and also partly food
donations in order to continue to serve
those members of the public in need. At
present there are no risk concerns.
Other Health Risks: The food we receive is mostly
from Wholesalers and we have strict food
safety guidelines to adhere to which include
destroyingfood that is damaged or that has

not been kept to appropriate food hygiene standards. From food received from the public we only accept tinned/canned foods. The food is at all times kept in clean environments including refrigerating fresh products from the wholesalers. In terms of dietary requirements, we inform all recipients of the importance of allergy warnings and awareness, and all food are appropriately labelled.

Structure, Governance and Management

Description of charity’s
trusts:
Type of governing document
(trust deed, royal charter)		 Para 1.25 CIO
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 Election to post by public the members of
the Leeds Bible Believers Fellowship
Congregation

Additional information (optional)

You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:

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

Reference and Administrative details

Charity name Bible Believers Fellowship-Leeds
Other name the charity uses N/A
Registered charity number 1191090
Charity’s principal address Bible Believers Fellowship- Leeds,
ST John & St Barnabas Church Hall,
C/O 7 Nesfield Crescent Leeds
LS10 3LH

Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity

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20		 Trustee name Office (if any) Dates acted if not for whole
year		 Name of person (or body) entitled
to appoint trustee (if any)
Prof Divine Charura N/A Whole Year
Simeon David Adjei -
Doku		 N/A Whole Year
Elizabeth Majuru N/A Whole Year

– 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 held in this capacity Name and objects of the charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects Details of arrangements for 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
Prof Divine Charura

Chair
27thJune 2023
27thJune 2023
Bible Believers Fellowship - Leeds Believers Fellowship - Leeds No (if any)
Receipts andpayments accounts CC16a
For the period
from		 01/09/2021 To 31/08/2022

Section A Receipts and payments

A1 Receipts Unrestricted
funds
to the nearest
£
32,827
-
-
-
-
-
-
32,827
-
-
-
32,827
2,655
12,010
10,900
2,570
1,826
2,955
257
3,504
480
37,156
-
-
-
37,156
- 4,329
-
13,230
8,901		 Restricted
funds
to the nearest £
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
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-
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-
-		 Endowment
funds
to the nearest £
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
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-		 Total funds
to the nearest £
32,827
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
32,827
-
-
-
32,827
2,655
12,010
10,900
2,570
1,826
2,955
257
3,504
480
37,156
-
-
-
37,156
- 4,329		 Total funds
to the nearest £
32,827
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
32,827
-
-
-
32,827
2,655
12,010
10,900
2,570
1,826
2,955
257
3,504
480
37,156
-
-
-
37,156
- 4,329		 Last year
to the nearest £
Member donations 32,827 -
-
- -
- -
- -
- -
- -
- -
Sub total(Gross income for
AR)		 32,827 -
A2 Asset and investment sales,
(see table).
-
- -
Sub total - -
Total receipts
A3 Payments
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Storage 2,655 -
Honorarium 12,010 -
Rent 10,900 -
Office utilities 2,570 -
Cleaning 1,826 -
Vehicle 2,955 -
Printing, postage & stationery 257 -
Guest speaker costs 3,504 -
Accountancyfees 480 -
**Sub total ** 37,156 -
A4 Asset and investment
purchases, (see table)
-
-
**Sub total ** - -
Total payments
Net of receipts/(payments)
A5 Transfers between funds
A6 Cash funds last year end
Cash funds this year end
-
- 4,329 - - - 4,329 -
- - - - -
13,230 - - 13,230 -
8,901 - - 8,901 -

CCXX R1 accounts (SS)

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Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period

Categories
Signed by one or two trustees on
behalf of all the trustees
B5 Liabilities
B3 Investment assets
B2 Other monetary assets
B4 Assets retained for the
charity’s own use
B1 Cash funds		 Details
Details
Total cash funds
(agree balances with receipts and payments
account(s))
Bank
Details
Details
Details
Signature
ProfDivine Charura		 Unrestricted
funds
Restricted
funds
to nearest £
to nearest £
8,901
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-
-
-
8,901
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OK
OK
Unrestricted
funds
Restricted
funds
to nearest £
to nearest £
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-
-
-
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-
Fund to which
asset belongs
Cost (optional)
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Fund to which
asset belongs
Cost (optional)
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Fund to which
liability relates
Amount due
(optional)
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Print Name
Professor Divine Charura		 Endowment
funds
to nearest £
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OK
Endowment
funds
to nearest £
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Current value
(optional)
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Current value
(optional)
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When due
(optional)
Date of
approval
ProfDivine Charura Professor Divine Charura 28th June 2023

CCXX R2 accounts (SS)

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Independent examiner's report on the accounts

Section A Independent Examiner’s Report

Report to the trustees/ Charity Name members of Bible Believers Fellowship – Leeds On accounts for the year 1/9/2021 – 31/8/22 Charity no 1191090 ended (if any) Set out on pages (remember to include the page numbers of additional sheets)

I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity (“the Trust”) for the year ended 31 / 08 / 2022 .

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 statement

I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination which gives me cause to believe that in, any material respect:

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.

Signed: Date: 28/06/2023 Name: Sophie Threlfall Relevant professional ACCA qualification(s) or body (if any): Address: Four Accountancy 4 Tinshill Lane, Leeds LS16 7AP

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).

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October 2018

IER

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

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October 2018

IER