**REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER: 1192691**
**Report of the Trustees and**
**Unaudited Financial Statements For The Year Ended 31st December 2021 for El-Bethel Mission**
## **El-Bethel Mission**
## **Contents of the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31st December 2021**
||Page|
|---|---|
|Reference and Administration|1|
|Report of the Trustees|2 to 4|
|Independent Examiner's Report|5|
|Statement of Financial Activities|6|
|Balance Sheet|7|
|Notes to the Financial Statements|8 to 9|
|Detailed Statement of Financial Activities|10|
## **El-Bethel Mission**
## **Reference and Administration Details**
## **Registered Charity number**
1192691
## **Company Number**
8669456
## **Principal address**
Fort Dunlop Fort Parkway Birmingham B24 9FE
## **Trustees**
Rev Albert Asiedu Chair Maria Pereira DeOliveira Dr Johnson Afrane-Twum Cecilia Chimfwembe
## **Independent Examiner**
Angela Bent AB Accounting and Taxation Services Limited 17 Gleneagles Drive Great Barr Birmingham B43 7RX
## **Bankers**
Lloyds Bank
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## **El-Bethel Mission**
## **Report of the Trustees for the Year Ended 31st December 2021**
The trustees present their report with the financial statements of the charity for the year ended 31st December 2021. The trustees have adopted the provisions of the Statement of Recommended Practice (SORP) 'Accounting and Reporting by Charities' issued in March 2005.
## **COMMENCEMENT OF ACTIVITIES**
The charity commenced activity in October 2020
## **STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT**
## **Governing document**
The charity is controlled by its governing document, a deed of trust, and constitutes an unincorporated charity.
## **Structure, Governance and Management**
El-Bethel Mission is a charitable company limited by guarantee without having a Share Capital.
The directors who are also trustees of the charity have served either throughout or during the period. The Trustees are chosen from the membership. The Trustees meet at regular intervals to manage the affairs of the charity.
## **Risk management**
The trustees have a duty to identify and review the risks to which the charity is exposed and to ensure appropriate controls are in place to provide reasonable assurance against fraud and error. The church currently undertakes regular risks assessments. All persons having contact with children in a leadership capacity are CRB checked. There are regular fire safety examinations internally every year and there will be external independent examination every three years. Any decision of a financial nature are sactioned by at least two trustees. Any accounting and expenditure is carried out transparently and any member is at liberty to view details of any transactions.
## **OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES**
## **Statement of Objectives and Public Benefit**
El-Bethel Mission is a church organisation that seeks to advance the Christian faith in the UK and beyond; as well as the causes and the consequences of poverty among our target group, particularly the Ghanaian-Italian community across England
## **Wider network**
El-Bethel Mission is not currently affiliated to any other organisations
## **Related parties**
There are no related parties
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**El-Bethel Mission Report of the Trustees (Cont'd) for the Year Ended 31st December 2021**
On behalf of the Trustee Board, I appreciate you taking the time to read our Annual Report, for what has been yet another critical year for El-Bethel Mission as they transition from the pandemic into the new norm and begin to venture into future ambitions with much anticipation as it pertains to the 2021 strategic vision. I hope that you will find this summary of our activities both informative and inspiring as we look back on the work El-Bethel Mission has done and the impact made on our target group and community at large.
El-Bethel Mission, since becoming incorporated as a company limited by guarantee in 2013 to facilitate an administrative coordinating hub for missions and pastoral care has been collaborating to this date with HIM-UK, PCMI-UK and AESDA to impact positively the local and international community. El-Bethel Community Church, a church base, planted in 2017 is also being supported administratively.
Throughout the year under review, El-Bethel Mission hosted Church services and developed and delivered several projects that have contributed greatly to its vision. Quantitatively, we have had a 90% positive community impact with our community activities and about half the number of proposed projects funded and delivered.
EBM became a CIO foundation in 2020 to advance the Christian faith in the UK and beyond; and to address the root causes and the consequences of poverty. We expect that our day-to-day service delivery would impact positively on church growth and the mental well-being of families we support; particularly those of the BAEM and Latin American migrants across England. We are driven by a strong passion for innovation, and excellence, and we act professionally to resource, develop, and support the isolated community for social inclusion.
## _**Positive Community Impact**_ **And** _**Projected Revenue Raised**_
Despite the adverse impact of COVID on most organisations and activities, the success rate in driving our vision for the year 2021 was impactful. Out of 60 families targeted, 40 were, directly and indirectly, supported thanks to the patronage of all our wellwishers, patrons, and our faithful funders.
‘The grocSHARE’ project provided basic groceries for vulnerable individuals/ families who could not go out during the isolation period, whereas ‘The TENTing’ project, in addition to the groceries, provided toiletries for families and migrants/asylum seekers to add to support already being received that facilitated their integration and assimilation into the community. On top of that, the projects also helped in addressing other negative effects of isolation such as anxiety and mental distress among community members. These two projects were generously supported by the Government Covid fund distributed by the National Lottery Community Fund. Delivery of toiletries, groceries and other food items was done in collaboration with key supermarkets and local foodbank charities including Bethany Food Bank in Erdington, as well as our faithful volunteers.
We planned to deliver pastoral care services and organise events for local community members. While the proposed pastoral care services could not attract any funding, other projects like the ‘Salsa Unidos’ event got funded, and credit again goes to the National Lotteries Community Fund. ‘Salsa Unidos’ was very beneficial for families and the community, as it facilitated intercommunication skills among children and young people from different cultural backgrounds while enabling them to stay active during the holiday period, which in turn helped to maintain physical and mental well-being. Our website gives details.
Having said that, up to 50% of our activities were hardly funded which somehow affected our overall target for the year. Nevertheless, a significant amount received from the Cole Trust and Comic Relief made a huge difference in facilitating the Capacity Building Initiative that to some extent help the organisation go through the post-pandemic stress with great success. Some children benefited from online homework help organised by one of our workers.
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**Report of the Trustees (Cont'd) for the Year Ended 31st December 2021**
## **El-Bethel Mission**
## _**Church Services and Prayer Workshops.**_
Some of our Sunday services provided the platform for teaching and developing young person’s career processes and leadership skills. Thanks to those brave families who did not only apply wisdom but also took the necessary precautions while respecting all protocols to continue steadfastly in fellowship, work and tea, and coffee time. Our in-presence bible study times, quarterly Thanks& Praise services as well as monthly prayer meetings, at community sites were well attended. We still hold our weekly prayer meetings on zoom.
Furthermore, we held trustee meetings 2 times and not 4 as initially planned due to unforeseen circumstances. A programme coordinator was employed while the remaining team continue to work as volunteers. We hope to be able to provide paid jobs to most of our volunteers.
The success rate has been relatively huge and impactful, thanks to the patronage of all involved. The Trustees would like to express their sincere appreciation to our team of volunteers, and members/ donors for their continued support in helping EBM to achieve its objectives and fulfil its purpose. Last but not the least, I would like to thank the board of Trustees and all our partners for their commitment and guidance, and we look forward to continuing with our collaborative work in great anticipation to what the future holds for the year ahead.
Rev Albert Asiedu Chair, PCMIUK 25th October 2022
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**Independent Examiner’s Report to the Trustees of El-Bethel Mission**
I report on the accounts of the charity for the year ended 31st December 2021, which are set out on pages 5 to 9.
## **Respective Responsibilities of the Trustees and Examiner**
The charity's trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The charity’s trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year under section 144 of the Charities Act 2011 (the Charities Act) and that an independent examination is needed.
It is my responsibility to:
- examine the accounts under section 145 of the Charities Act,
- to follow the procedures laid down in the general Directions given by the Charity Commission (under section 145(5)(b) of the Charities Act, and
- to state whether particular matters have come to my attention.
## **Basis of Independent Examiner’s Statement**
My examination was carried out in accordance with general Directions given by the Charity Commission. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts, and seeking explanations from the trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit, and consequently no opinion is given as to whether the accounts present a ‘true and fair’ view and the report is limited to those matters set out in the statement below.
## **Independent Examiner’s Statement**
There are no issues
1. which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in, any material respect, the requirements:
- to keep accounting records in accordance with section 130 of the Charities Act; and
- to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and comply with the accounting requirements of the Charities Act
have not been met; or
2. to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
Angela Bent
AB Accounting and Taxation Services Limited 17 Gleneagles Drive Great Barr Birmingham B43 7RX
25th October 2022
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## **El-Bethel Mission Statement of Financial Activities for the Year Ended 31st December 2021**
|Notes
**INCOMING RESOURCES**
**Incoming resources from generated funds**
Voluntary income
Grants
**Total incoming resources**
**RESOURCES EXPENDED**
**Costs of generating funds**
Costs of generating voluntary income
Governance costs
5
Other resources expended
**Total resources expended**
**NET INCOMING RESOURCES**
**RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS**
**Total funds brought forward**
**TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD**|Unrestricted
Funds
13,060
14,000
27,060
25,706
525
26,231
829
1,659
2,488|Designated
Funds
0
0
0
0
0
0|2021
Total
Funds
13,060
14,000
27,060
25,706
525
26,231
829
1,659
2,488|2020
Total
Funds
11,215
10,000|
|---|---|---|---|---|
|||||21,215|
|||||19,728
350|
|||||20,078|
|||||1,137
522|
|||||1,659|
There were no recognised gains or losses for the year other than those included in the Statement of Financial Activities
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## **El-Bethel Mission**
## **Balance Sheet At 31st December 2021**
|Notes
**FIXED ASSETS**
Tangible assets
6
**CURRENT ASSETS**
Debtors
7
Cash at bank and in hand
**CREDITORS**
Amounts falling due within one year
8
**NET CURRENT ASSETS**
**TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES**
**NET ASSETS**
**FUNDS**
Unrestricted funds
9
**TOTAL FUNDS**|Unrestricted
Funds
1,418
1,382
84
1,466
-396
1,070
2,488
2,488|Restricted
Funds
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0|2021
Total
Funds
1,418
1,382
84
1,466
-396
1,070
2,488
2,488
2,488
2,488|2020
Total
Funds
1,220
177
612|
|---|---|---|---|---|
|||||789
-350|
|||||439|
|||||1,659|
|||||1,659|
|||||1,659|
|||||1,659|
The directors are satisfied that the company is entitled to exemption from the requirement to obtain an audit under section 477 of the Companies Act 2006.
The directors have not required the company to obtain an audit in accordance with section 476 of the Act. The directors acknowledge their responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 with respect to accounting records and the preparation of accounts.
The accounts have been prepared and delivered in accordance with the special provisions applicable to companies subject to the small companies regime.
The financial statements were approved by the Board of Trustees on the 25th October 2022 and were signed on its behalf by:
Rev Albert Asiedu
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**El-Bethel Mission Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31st December 2021**
## **1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES**
## **Accounting convention**
The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention, and in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard for Smaller Entities (effective April 2008), the Charities Act 2011 and the requirements of the Statement of Recommended Practice, Accounting and Reporting by Charities.
## **Incoming resources**
All incoming resources are included on the Statement of Financial Activities when the charity is legally entitled to the income and the amount can be quantified with reasonable accuracy.
## **Resources expended**
Expenditure is accounted for on an accruals basis and has been classified under headings that aggregate all cost related to the category. Where costs cannot be directly attributed to particular headings they have been allocated to activities on a basis consistent with the use of resources.
## **Tangible fixed assets**
Tangible fixed assets for use by the church are stated at cost less depreciation. Depreciation is provided at rates calculated to write off the cost or valuation of fixed assets less estimated residual value over their expected useful lives
Furniture and Equipment 25% per annum straight line basis
## **Taxation**
The charity is exempt from tax on its charitable activities.
## **Fund accounting**
Unrestricted funds can be used in accordance with the charitable objectives at the discretion of the trustees.
Restricted funds can only be used for particular restricted purposes within the objects of the charity. Restrictions arise when specified by the donor or when funds are raised for particular restricted purposes.
Further explanation of the nature and purpose of each fund is included in the notes to the financial statements.
## **2. INVESTMENT INCOME**
|**2. INVESTMENT INCOME**|||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
||2021||2020||
||£||£||
|Deposit account interest||0||0|
## **3. TRUSTEES' REMUNERATION AND BENEFITS**
There were no trustees' remuneration or other benefits for the year ended 31 December 2021 nor for the year ended 31 December 2020.
## **Trustees' Expenses**
Trustees' expenses paid for the year was Nil. Trustee expenses for 2019/2020 was also nil
## **4. STAFF COSTS**
|Wages and salaries
Pension
**5. GOVERNANCE COSTS**
Independent Examination and Statutory accounts preparation|2021
£
0
0
0
2021
£
525
525|2020
£
0
0|
|---|---|---|
|||0|
|||2020
£
350|
|||350|
These notes form part of the financial statements
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## **El-Bethel Mission**
## **Notes to the Financial Statements - continued for the Year Ended 31st December 2021**
|**5. TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS**
**COST**
Cost b/fwd
Additions
Cost C/Fwd
**DEPRECIATION**
Accumulatd Depreciation b/fwd
Charge for the year
Accumulatd Depreciation C/fwd
**NET BOOK VALUE**
At 31 December
**7. DEBTORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR**
Accrued income
Sundry
**8. CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR**
Accountancy Fee
Trade Creditors
**9. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS**
**Unrestricted Funds**
At
01/01/2021
General fund
1,659
Transfers between funds and Debtors
**TOTAL FUNDS**
1,659
Net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows:
Incoming
Resources
**Unrestricted funds**
General fund
27,060
**TOTAL FUNDS**
27,060|2021
£
1,220
628
1,848
0
430
430
1,418
2021
£
1205
177
1,382
2021
£
350
46
396
Net movements
in funds
829
829
Resources
Expended
26,231
26,231|2020
£
1,220
0|
|---|---|---|
|||1,220|
|||0
0|
|||0|
|||1,220
2020
£
0
177|
|||177|
|||2020
£
350
0|
|||250|
|||At
31/12/2021
2,488|
|||2,488|
|||Movement
in Funds
829|
|||829|
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**El-Bethel Mission Detailed Statement of Financial Activities for the Year Ended 31st December 2021**
|**INCOMING RESOURCES**
**Voluntary income**
Donations
**Total incoming resources**
**RESOURCES EXPENDED**
**Costs of generating voluntary income**
Employee costs:
Staff training and welfare
Travel and subsistence
Volunteer Expenses
Premises costs:
Rent
General administrative expenses:
Office Expenses
Advertising and Marketing
Telephone and fax
Stationery and printing
Postage
Insurance
IT Software and consumables
Subscriptions
Bank charges
Equipment expensed
Depreciation
Charitable Donations
Gifts and Donations
Project Expenses
Members Welfare
Legal and professional costs:
Accountancy fees
Other Legal and Professional Fees
Other operating income
Surplus / Loss for Year|2021
£
13,060
13,060
540
1,366
0
1,906
2,300
2,300
3,163
674
0
0
0
472
510
0
25
59
430
375
4,090
3,885
1,265
14,948
525
6,552
7,077
26,231
14,000
14,000
829|2020
£
11,215|
|---|---|---|
|||11,215
4,345
1,595
1,765|
|||7,705
4,623|
|||4,623
323
258
1,162
0
0
344
374
94
12
58
0
625
594
0
620|
|||4,464
350
2,936|
|||3,286
20,078
10,000|
|||10,000
1,137|
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