## **Trustees’ Annual Report** ## **Hope of Glory Mission** ## **Charity registration number:** 1191334 **Reporting period:** 1 January 2023 to 31 December 2023 **Contact address:** 275 Lonsdale Drive, Enfield EN2 7LB ## **Trustees:** J V Masillamany - Chairman J R Arrowsmith - Secretary S A Taylor – Treasurer **Bankers:** Barclays Bank, 20 The Town, Enfield EN2 6LS **Accounts:** Arithmetics Accountants, 389C High Road, Wood Green, London N22 8JA **Objectives:** The object of Hope of Glory Mission (HGM) is to advance the Christian faith for the public benefit, in accordance with the statement of faith, in particular but not exclusively, spreading the Gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ throughout the world and, such other charitable purposes as shall, in the opinion of the trustees, put into practice the Christian faith in accordance with the statement of faith, including but not limited to: the prevention & relief, hardship & sickness and the advancement of education. ## **Activities:** The HGM helps member churches in Sri Lanka: . to preach the gospel in every Sunday Services and other prayer meeting . to organise gospel meetings . to visit local people with the good needs of the Lord Jesus . to help and support the needs of the believers and the local community Member churches: Church in Devon – Central Province Church in Venture – Central Province Church in Karadipooval – Eastern Province Grace & Truth Church – Northern Province Gospel Grace Church in Mulankavil – Northern Province Gospel Grace Church in Eachchalavakkai – Northern Province The good news of the Lord Jesus was preached in all Sunday Services and other evangelistic meetings through the missions regions across 2023. The pastors were encouraged to visit and engage with their local communities and where possible help them as much as they can along with sharing the good news of Jesus Christ. Throughout the early months of the year there was much activity across the mission with Sunday services seeing an increase in attendees and in many cases running out of space which in many ways is an excellent problem to have. The various Easter gospel outreaches were well attended across the churches with many visitors for the Good Friday and Easter Sunday services. Many local people came and heard the gospel and the pastors were able to follow up and make contact with them shortly afterwards. In Eachchalavakkai in the Northern Province in May the mission was able to fund the supply of dry food items such as rice, lentils, sugar, flour, noodles, biscuits, and vegetables to local communities severely affected by the cost of living crisis and economic conditions. In June free English classes began in Wattegoda tea estate with 15 adults and 18 children attending. The classes were led by a local believer and have continued to grow in popularity allowing the local pastor to start a regular prayer meeting in the region as a result of the contacts made. The classes continued throughout the rest of the year. An area of land is being assessed to build a small unit on to accommodate more adults and children to take the lessons. At the close of the year various Christmas gospel outreaches went well and the weather was good enough to be able to take place. 160 people attended a service in Devon in the Central Province, 120 in Venture and in Koorai in the Northern Province many children were able to worship and hear the Christmas message. The Mission Gathering in the UK May allowed the Trustees to appraise and update the congregation on the many outreach programmes across the Mission and we were joined online by the pastors whom also spoke. There was also an opportunity for the Chairman to provide an update on his mission visit. The meeting was well attended and all were encouraged by the reports. ## **Mission Trip** The chairman visited all churches during July and August and preached God’s word. He and his family visited all the regions, pastors and congregations across the mission and preached at three churches in the Eastern Province, Venture and the Northern Province. Veeman was also able to visit the village Koorai and local schools. He also visited some locals and shared the good news of Jesus. A hugely encouraging year of seeing much gospel outreach. Approved by the Board of Trustees on Monday 21[st] October 2024 James Arrowsmith (Secretary) FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 1 JANUARY 2023-31 DECEMBER 2023 HOPE OF GLORY MISSION CHARITY CHARITY REG. NUMBER: 1191334 ARITHMETICS ACCOUNTANTS 389C High Road Wood Green London N22 8JA 020 3397 1418 HOPE OF GLORY MISSION Annual accounts for the 01.01.2023 To ear End dgle Start dale 31.12.2023 Statement of financial activities Restricted incom funds Unrestricted funds Endowment funds Priof year funds Total funds Income Income and endowments from: Donations and legacies Charrtable octivities 8,928 8,928 22,998 Other lrnding actiwties Investrnents Separate material rtem of Inc￿Me Other Total Expenditure (Notes 6) Expenditure on: Raising fvnds Charita￿e activit Separate malerral expense item Other 8,928 8,928 22,998 86 86 86 86 Total Net incomel{expenditure) before tax for the reporting period 8,843 8.843 22,998 Tax payable Net incomel{expenditure) after tax before investment gainsl(losses) Nei gainslllossul on investmen15 8,843 8,843 22,998 Net incomel(expenditure) Extraordinary items Transfers between funds Other recognised gainsl(losses): 8,843 8,843 22,998 Galns and losse5 on rev8lualion ol Ilxed 8ssel8 lor Ihe charity's own u8e Olher gainslllosse81 Net movement in funds 8,843 22,998 Reconciliation of funds.. Total lunds brought loTrvard Total funds carried forward 22,998 31,841 8,843 HOPE OF GLORY MISSION Balance sheet RMlrlcl•d ncom• Unrn$lrlct•d lund• Endowm•nt Tol•l th1* lund• y•¥f Tot*1 last y••r Fixed assets Intanglbl• a88ets Tanglble ass•ts Invostments Total flxed assets Current assets Stock• Dobtorn Investments Cash at bank and In hand Total Current assets 31.841 31.841 Creditors: amounts falllng du• wlthln one y•*f Net ¢urrnnt *s$•t￿(lI8bIIItI0S) 31,841 31.841 Total assets less current Ilabllltles Credltors: amounts falllng due after one year Provl•lon8 for Ilabllltl•• Total net assets or Ilabillties Funds of the Charity Endowmont funds 31,841 31,841 Restricted In¢ome funds Unrestricted funds Revaluatlon reseTh• Falr value re8eThe 31.841 31.841 Total lunds 31.841 31,841 Dale of approval ddlmm Slgned by one or ￿ Iruslees on behall ol all the truslees Print Name ￿￿T)￿S?￿j MASILLA 11. io. VA .Zo CC17a IExr*ll 1711012024 riARITHMETICS Certified Accountants & Tax Advisors Our ref: HOPE OF GLORY MISSION CHARITY Charity number: 1191334 Accountants, Report In accordance with the trustees, instructions, we have prepared the accounts which comprise the Profit and Loss Account and the Balance Sheet of the charity and based on information and explanations you the trustees given to us. We have not carried out an audit or any other review, and consequently we do not express any opinion on these accounts. Constitution and Governance The Charity is registered with the Charity Commission in the UK. Donations During the period the Charity made no payments to support beneficiaries in Sri Lanka. Overall results The Charity made a surplus of £8,843 for the period ending 31 De￿mber 2023. Prior year funds The prior year's funds of £22,998 brought forward is the surplus related to the period that the Charity became a registered charity, 17 September 2020. Yours faithfully. ARITHMETICS ACCOUNTANTS Ms H Cakmak MA, FCCA Arlthmellc8. 389c Hl9h Road. Wood Gr¢•n. London N22 T•l.. 020 3397 1418 Em•ll: Inlo oarfthm•tlc•.co.uk COm￿nY Ileglrtroutrm.. 71184533 Regl•tergd ITr EtsBlmid gn4 Wales