Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From 01/01/2022 Period start date To 31/12/2022 Period end date
Charity name: CHRISTIANS ABROAD
Charity registration number: 1191344
Objectives and Activities
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| Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document |
Para 1.17 | To promote the advancement of sustainable development for the benefit of the public by: (a) the preservation, conservation and the protection of the environment and the prudent use of resources; (b) the relief of poverty and the improvement of the conditions of life in socially and economically disadvantaged communities; To advance the education of the public in subjects relating to sustainable development and the protection, enhancement and rehabilitation of the environment and to promote study and research in such subjects provided that the useful results of such study are disseminated to the public at large. Sustainable development means “development which meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. |
| 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 |
Administrative: International safeguarding procedures and protocols agreed with overseas partners. The charity became a member of the Evangelical Alliance and a member associate of Churches Together in Britain & Ireland. The charity partnered with an insurer to provide Christian volunteers with competitive travel insurance, and a travel agent to provide competitive flights. The charity provided volunteer overseas |
| placement preparation. Country specific: Nepal – the development of a new build orphanage; micro business projects; volunteer preparation and placement. All through the charity’s partner organisation. South Africa – the charity’s long term volunteer associates provided relief distribution and school project. Jordan – continued preparation and implementation of 2022 refugee respite camp through the charity’s church partner. Kenya – volunteer preparation / placement and trauma counselling project support with the charity’s partner organisations. |
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| Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit |
Para 1.18 | The charity has stayed focused on what their charity is there to achieve (its purposes) when planning activities The charity’s report summary of its main activities demonstrate the value of its work. The charity accountability. The trustees confirm that regard has been made to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit. |
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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
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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 | Administrative: International safeguarding procedures and protocols agreed with overseas partners. The charity became a member of the Evangelical Alliance and a member associate of Churches Together in Britain & Ireland. The charity partnered with an insurer to provide Christian volunteers with competitive travel insurance, and a travel agent to provide competitive flights. The charity provided volunteer overseas placement preparation. Country specific: Nepal – the development of a new build orphanage; micro business projects; volunteer preparation and placement. All through the |
charity’s partner organisation. South Africa – the charity’s long term volunteer associates provided relief distribution and school project. Jordan – continued preparation and implementation of 2022 refugee respite camp through the charity’s church partner. Kenya – volunteer preparation / placement and trauma counselling project support with the charity’s partner organisations.
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Achievements against
objectives set Para 1.41
Performance of fundraising
activities against objectives
set Para 1.41
Investment performance
against objectives Para 1.41
Other
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Financial Review
| Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period |
Para 1.21 | At the period end the charity had £8,560 of unrestricted reserves and £23,766 of restricted funds. The restricted funds were £22,071 for Nepal, £450 for Kenya, £620 for Jordan and £625 for volunteer development worker national insurance contributions. The main sources of income were volunteer placement fees of £5,999 and donations totalling £7,640. |
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| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held |
Para 1.22 | Any surplus funds owned by Christians Abroad will be invested in order to attract interest, for running costs and to provide best value to the charity. Ideally a minimum reserve will be maintained to cover three months of normal operational costs of the charity. |
| Amount of reserves held | Para 1.22 | As at 31 December 2022 Christian Abroad’s reserves amounted to £32,326. This includes funds held in restricted and unrestricted reserves. |
| 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 | With a good, liquid reserve in place, the Finance Manager confirms that Christians Abroad is able to meet its current and longer term obligations as they fall due and that there are no plans to close the charity or curtail its operations. |
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| 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 | |
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| A description of the principal risks facing the charity |
Para 1.46 | |
| Other |
Structure, Governance and Management
| Description of charity’s trusts: |
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| Type of governing document (trust deed, royal charter) |
Para 1.25 | The charity has used the model constitution. |
| How is the charity constituted? (e.g unincorporated association, CIO) |
Para 1.25 | The charity is a 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 appointed by the Board and quorum is required for election of a new Trustee. |
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where relevant about: |
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| Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees |
Para 1.51 | |
| The charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works |
Para 1.51 | |
| Relationship with any related parties |
Para 1.51 | |
| Other |
Reference and Administrative details
| Charity name | Christians Abroad |
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| Other name the charity uses | |
| Registered charity number | 1191344 |
| Charity’s principal address | 399 Ringwood Road Ferndown Dorset BH22 9AF |
Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
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Trustee name | Office (if any) | Dates acted if not for whole year |
Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint trustee (ifany) |
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| Andrew Wileman | Chairman | |||
| Andrew Williams | 12/10/2022 | |||
| David Brett | ||||
| Rachel Sutton | ||||
| Jennifer Metcalfe | 12/10/2022 | |||
| Joelah Flintoff | 09/08/2022 | |||
| Anne Burghgraef | 13/01/2023 | |||
| Jamie Mackintosh | 13/10/2022 | |||
| Alistair Sutton |
– 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 None 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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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) Andrew Wileman
Position (eg Secretary, Chair of Trustees Chair, etc)
Date 30/10/23
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Christians Abroad 1191344
Receipts and payments accounts CC16a
For the period 01/01/2022 31/12/2022
To
from
Section A Receipts and payments
Unrestricted Restricted Endowment
Total funds Last year
funds funds funds
to the nearest £ to the nearest £ to the nearest £ to the nearest £ to the nearest £
A1 Receipts
Transfer of funds from previous entity - - - - 24,518
General donations 436 1,960 - 2,396 96
Donations to Nepal (incl gift aid) 1,430 1,430 4,526
Donations to Kenya (incl gift aid) 3,150 3,150 2,341
Donations to Jordan (incl gift aid) 800 800 3,804
Donations for Ordination 300 300 -
Insurance commission 2,900 - 2,900 1,621
Administration fee 265 - 265 59
VDW NI 3,183 3,183 -
Volunteer placement fee 375 5,999 - 6,374 2,635
Partnership fee 400 - 400 400
Legacy - - 3,338
Overseas visits - South Africa - - 1,305
Interest 35 35 -
Flights 1,219 - 1,219 1,305
Sub total (Gross income for AR) [ 5,630 ] 16,822 - 22,451 44,643
A2 Asset and investment sales,
(see table).
- - - -
- - - - -
Sub total - - - - -
Total receipts 5,630 16,822 - 22,451 44,643
A3 Payments
Accountancy fees 615 - 615 395
Insurance 1,747 - 1,747 1,467
DBS charges 207 - 207 270
Bank charges 97 - 97 103
Office expenses 820 - 820 1,363
Publicity and promotion 215 - 215 316
Training - - 70
Volunteer placement expenses 7,826 - 7,826 82
Partnership donation 1,860 1,860
VDW NI 2,888 2,888
Overseas flights 1,478 - - 1,478
Donation to Nepal project 742 - 742 2,435
Donation to Kenya project 3,602 # 3,602 2,006
Donation to Jordan project 3,974 3,974 -
Ordination donation 300 - 300 -
Sub total [ 5,179 ] 21,193 - 26,372 8,507
A4 Asset and investment
purchases, (see table)
- - - -
- - - -
Sub total [ - ] - - - -
Total payments 5,179 21,193 - 26,372 8,507
Net of receipts/(payments) 450 - 4,371 - - 3,921 36,136
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| A5 Transfers between funds A6 Cash funds last year end Cash funds this year end |
788 7,322 8,560 |
- 788 28,925 23,766 |
- - - |
- 36,247 32,326 |
- - |
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| 36,136 |
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 B1 Cash funds B2 Other monetary assets B3 Investment assets B4 Assets retained for the charity’s own use B5 Liabilities |
(agree balances with receipts and payments account(s)) Details Cash at bank and in hand Total cash funds Details Details Details Details Signature |
Unrestricted funds Restricted funds to nearest £ to nearest £ 8,560 23,766 - - - - 8,560 23,766 OK OK Unrestricted funds Restricted funds to nearest £ to nearest £ - - - - - - - - - - - - Fund to which asset belongs Cost (optional) - - - - - Fund to which asset belongs Cost (optional) - - - - - - - - - Fund to which liability relates Amount due (optional) - - - Print Name |
Endowment funds to nearest £ - - - |
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| - | |||
| OK | |||
| Endowment funds to nearest £ - - - - - - Current value (optional) - - - - - Current value (optional) - - - - - - - - - When due (optional) Date of approval |