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2024-12-31-accounts

Trustees’ Annual Report for the period

From 01/01/2024 Period start date To 31/12/2024 Period end date

Charity name: CHRISTIANS ABROAD

Charity registration number: 1191344

Objectives and Activities

SORP reference
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 maintained with overseas partners.
The charity renewed partnership 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 – collaboration and partnership with a
new Nepali international NGO to part finance a
community development project; continued
partnership with a long term Nepali registered
organization on micro business projects;
volunteer preparation and placement. All
through the charity’s partner organisations.
South Africa – the charity’s long term volunteer
associates continue to provide relief
distribution and school project.
Jordan – continued contact with a long term
young adults’ organization; however, no
project work during 2024.
Kenya – continued volunteer preparation /
placement and trauma counselling project
support with the charity’s partner
organisations.
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 its purposes
when planning activities
The charity’s report summary of its main
activities demonstrate the value of its work.
The charity has set up external accountability
structures.
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

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Policy on social investment
including program related
investment
Para 1.38
Contribution made by
volunteers
Other
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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 Administrative:
International safeguarding procedures and
protocols maintained with overseas partners.
The charity continues membership of the
Evangelical Alliance, Churches in Communities
International and being a member associate of
Churches Together in Britain & Ireland.
The charity continues partnership with an
insurer to provide Christian volunteers with
competitive travel insurance, and a travel
agent to provide competitive flights. The
charity provides Christian volunteer
development workers with Volunteer
Development Worker National Insurance
services.

The charity provided volunteer overseas placement preparation and successful short term placements. The charity continues to provide administrative services to the charity’s mission associates in South Africa. The charity provide financial support to community development projects in Nepal and Kenya.

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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 £4,194 of
unrestricted reserves and £32,997 of
restricted funds. The significant restricted
funds related to £23,761 for Nepal, £2,472
for Kenya, £1,098 for Soul & Seed and
£5,100 for associate mission partners.
The main sources of income were
volunteer placement fees of £2,000 and
donations totaling £507. Donations
received for restricted funds totaled
£30,315.
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 2024 Christian
Abroad’s reserves amounted to £37,191.
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
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:
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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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
Other name the charity uses
Registered charity number 1191344
Charity’s principal address Interchurch House, 35 Lower Marsh, London, SE1 7RL

Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity

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9		 Trustee name Office (if any) Dates acted if not for whole
year		 Name of person (or body)
entitled to appoint trustee
(ifany)
Jamie Mackintosh Chairman
Andrew Williams
Rachel Sutton
Jennifer Metcalfe
Anne Burghgraef
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

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) Jamie Mackintosh Position (eg Secretary, Chair of Trustees Chair, etc) Date 21 October 2025

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Christians Abroad 1191344
Receipts and payments accounts CC16a
For the period 01/01/2024 31/12/2024
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 - - - - -
General donations 507 - 507 547
Donations to Nepal (incl gift aid) 4,468 4,468 5,520
Donations to Kenya (incl gift aid) 4,621 4,621 3,100
Donations to Jordan (incl gift aid) 1,766 1,766 -
Donations to Soul & Seed 4,277 4,277 8,771
Donations to Archie 2,169 2,169 -
Donation to Finnies 5,000 5,000
Insurance commission 1,445 - - 1,445 1,548
Administration fee 292 - - 292 281
VDW NI 4,840 4,840 4,455
Volunteer placement fee 2,000 - - 2,000 5,045
Partnership fee 400 - 400 -
Legacy - - -
Overseas visits - South Africa - - -
Interest 766 345 1,111 67
Flights - 2,829 - 2,829 -
Sub total (Gross income for AR) [ 5,410 ] 30,315 - 35,725 29,334
A2 Asset and investment sales,
(see table).
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Sub total - - - - -
Total receipts 5,410 30,315 - 35,725 29,334
A3 Payments
Accountancy fees 600 - 600 745
Insurance 4,451 - 4,451 2,293
Subscriptions 250 - 250 -
Bank charges 90 - 90 85
Office expenses 1,129 - 1,129 1,503
Publicity and promotion 365 - 365 201
Training - - -
Volunteer placement expenses 1,614 - 1,614 3,519
Partnership donation - -
VDW NI 4,127 4,127 5,079
Overseas flights 1,000 2,829 - 3,829 -
Donation to Nepal project 4,468 - 4,468 4,158
Donation to Kenya project 3,173 # 3,173 2,278
Donation to Jordan project 2,381 2,381 -
Donations to Soul & Seed 2,965 2,965 8,895
Donations to Archie 1,996 - 1,996 -
Sub total 9,499 21,939 - 31,438 28,756
A4 Asset and investment
purchases, (see table)
- - - -
- - - -
Sub total - - - - -
Total payments 9,499 21,939 - 31,438 28,756
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Net of receipts/(payments)
A5 Transfers between funds
A6 Cash funds last year end
Cash funds this year end		 - 4,089
362
7,921
4,194		 8,376
- 362
24,983
32,997		 -
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4,288		 578
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32,904		 -
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37,192 578

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
B4 Assets retained for the
charity’s own use
B3 Investment assets
B2 Other monetary assets
B1 Cash funds		 Signature
Details
Details
Details
Details
Cash at bank and in hand
Total cash funds
(agree balances with receipts and payments
account(s))
Details		 Unrestricted
funds
Restricted
funds
to nearest £
to nearest £
4,194
32,997
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32,997
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to nearest £
to nearest £
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Jamie Mackintosh		 Endowment
funds
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Date of
approval
26-Sep-25

CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES Independent examiner's report on the accounts Section A Independent Examinerfs Report Report to the trusteesl members of Christians Abroad On accounts for the year ended 3111212024 Charity no {if any) 1191344 Set out on pages 2 Pages I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity I"Ihe Trust") for the year ended 3111212024. Responsibilities and basis of report As the charity's trustees, you are responsible for the preparation 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 all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act. Independent I have completed my examination. I confimi that no material matters have examiner's ststement come to my attention in connection with the examination (other than that disclosed below "} which gives me cause to believe that in, any material respect.. the accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Charities Act- or the accounts did not accord with the accounting records.. or the accounts did not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the fom and content of accounts set out in the Charities {Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement that the accounts give a 'true and fair, view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination. I have no cOn￿rnS and have corne across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. Please delete the w0￿S in the braGkets if Ihey do nol apply. Signe Date: 0510912025 Name: Tim Gale Relevant professional qualification(s) or body (if any): IER Oct 2018

7 Seaview Terrace Breach Lane Lower Halslow Address: Kent ME9 7DG Section B Disclosure Only complete if the examiner needs lo highlight material matters of concern (see CC32. Independenl examination of charity accounts.. directions and guidance for examiners). Give here brief details of any items that the examiner wishes to disclose. None IER Oct 2018