2023-08-31-accounts - Bible Believers Fellowship - Leeds

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Trustees’ Annual Report for the period

From 01/09/2022 Period start date To 31/08/2023 Period end date

Charity name: Bible Believers Fellowship- Leeds,

Charity registration number: 1191090

Objectives and Activities

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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	Para 1.18	Yes, all trustees have had regard and been informed in their duties by the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit.

Charity Commission on public benefit

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Policy on grant making	Para 1.38	The charity’s grant-making policy and its grant- making activities include: 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. 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 01/09/2022-31/08/2023 there have been 10 volunteers whose contributions have included 1. Volunteers speaking at different service gatherings and events to advance the Christian faith, uniting different communities, community collaboration, love, and 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. 2. In relation to volunteers who have been contributing their time in foodbank duties, attendingat wholesalers who

donate food to the Bible Believers Fellowship foodbank. 3. In the time offered by the volunteers weekly, they sort out food packages that members of the communities we serve who need it then collect it for free. 4. Where appropriate volunteers distribute food to vulnerable members in the public who need it, such as the elderly, those with poor health or who have financial and social difficulties that mean they need support etc N/A Other

Achievements and Performance

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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	The main achievements of the charity have been 1. Volunteers have spoken each week 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 included supporting those who are vulnerable in diverse communities. For example, those who have been impacted by different social difficulties including the cost-of- living crisis. 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. 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

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Achievements against objectives set	Para 1.41	As has been already noted in this form, TheBible Believers Fellowship Leeds Trustees agree thatIn the period 01/09/2022-31/08/2023 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. In relation to donations there have been much appreciated donations given as recorded in the financial accounts, and these have ensured the charities sustainability.
Investment performance against objectives	Para 1.41	In the period 01/09/2022-31/08/2023 as noted in the DetailedIncomeand ExpenditureAccount ForTheYear Ended31August2023 forBible Believers Fellowship Leeds, the Charity has continued to hold reserves which are incrementally rising and these are meeting investment performance against objectives including raising a deposit for purchasing a building in the

future to enable sustainable continuation of the Charitable objectives. NA Other

Financial Review

Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period	Para 1.21	As detailedin the Incomeand ExpenditureAccount ForTheYear Ended31August2023 forBible Believers Fellowship Leeds, the Charity’s financial position is healthy.
Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held	Para 1.22	In accordance with the Bible believers Fellowship Leeds policy for holding reserves, is an important part of maintaining the charity’s financial resilience. In order to the charity to run efficiently the financial needs and risks include rentals, and fuel and other such necessary items/incurred costs. Thus, the Charity needs reserve funds that the trustees can draw on in case of need. Furthermore, the Bible believers Fellowship Leeds Charity’s aim is to secure their own building and these reserves will in due course contribute to that should this become possible.
Amount of reserves held	Para 1.22	£ 31983
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

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

Structure, Governance and Management

Description of charity’s trusts:
Type of governing document (trust deed, royal charter)	Para 1.25
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

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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		N/A

Reference and Administrative details

Charity name	Bible Believers Fellowship-Leeds
Other name the charity uses	NA
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

Trustee name	Office (if any)	Dates acted if not for whole year
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

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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

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Exemptions from disclosure

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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) Prof Divine Charura Position (eg Secretary, Chair Chair, etc) Date 12th August 2024

Charity Name No (if any) Receipts and payments accounts CC16a For the period 9/1/2022 8/31/2023 To from

Section A Receipts and payments

Section A Receipts and payments
A1 Receipts Member donations 67,170 - - - - - - - 67,170 Bank interest 56 - Sub total 56 Total receipts 67,226 A3 Payments Rent 12,270 Volunteer fuel &parking 3,120 Guest speaker costs 4,505 Stationery& consumables 450 Laptop 550 Accounts 480 Cleaning 1,800 Honorarium 13,000 Storage & office utilities 7,969 Sub total 44,144 - - Sub total - Total payments 44,144 Net of receipts/(payments) 23,082 A5 Transfers between funds - A6 Cash funds last year end 8,901 Cash funds this year end 31,983 Unrestricted funds to the nearest £ *Sub total*(Gross income for AR) A2 Asset and investment sales, (see table). A4 Asset and investment purchases, (see table)	to the nearest £ Restricted funds	to the nearest £ Endowment funds	Total funds to the nearest £	Last year to the nearest £
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Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period

Categories B1 Cash funds B2 Other monetary assets B3 Investment assets B5 Liabilities B4 Assets retained for the charity’s own use Signed by one or two trustees on behalf of all the trustees	Details Bank Cash Details Details Details Details Signature *Total cash funds* (agree balances with receipts and payments account(s))	to nearest £ to nearest £ 31,937 - 46 - - - 31,983 - OK OK to nearest £ to nearest £ - - - - - - - - - - - - Cost (optional) - - - - - Cost (optional) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Print Name Unrestricted funds Restricted funds Unrestricted funds Restricted funds Fund to which asset belongs Fund to which asset belongs Fund to which liability relates Amount due (optional)	to nearest £ Endowment funds
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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 31/8/2023 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 DD / MM / YYYY .

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 I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have examiner's 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:

accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Act or
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: Sophie Threlfall

Date: 09/08/2024

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

October 2018

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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 .

October 2018

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