**REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER: 1192691**
**Report of the Trustees and Unaudited Financial Statements For The Year Ended 31st December 2024 for El-Bethel Mission**
## **El-Bethel Mission**
**Contents of the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31st December 2024**
||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 Profit and Loss|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 2024**
The trustees present their report with the financial statements of the charity for the year ended 31st December 2024. 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**
El-Bethel Mission registered as a Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO) in October 2020, marking the beginning of our mission to make a positive impact on our community
## **STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT**
## **Governing document**
El-Bethel Mission is a Christian faith-based charity based in Birmingham, serving wider UK communities. The organisation is governed by a Board of Trustees in line with its constitution and UK charity law. Trustees meet regularly to oversee activities, finances, and strategic direction, supported by volunteers, pastoral staff, and partners who deliver projects integrating faith, wellbeing, and social inclusion.
## **Legal Status**
We also function as a charitable company limited by guarantee, and notably, without a share capital. This structure reflects our commitment to our mission rather than profit.
## **Trustees and Directors**
Our dedicated team of directors, who concurrently serve as trustees, oversee the charity's day-to-day affairs. These trustees are drawn from our membership base, ensuring a deep connection to our mission.
## **Risk management**
El-Bethel Mission places a strong emphasis on risk management. We diligently identify and assess the risks to which our charity is exposed. To safeguard against fraud and error, we implement appropriate controls. Notably, our approach includes regular risk assessments and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks for individuals in leadership roles, especially those working closely with children.
## **Financial Transparency**
All financial decisions of a significant nature require approval by a minimum of two trustees. This commitment to transparency ensures that our financial matters are conducted with integrity and openness.
## **OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES Statement of Objectives and Public Benefit**
El-Bethel Mission’s objectives are to:
Advance the Christian faith for public benefit.
Relieve poverty and distress, especially among marginalised and migrant families. Promote social inclusion and mental wellbeing.
Provide pastoral care, advocacy, and training that empower individuals and communities.
These aims are achieved through a range of ministries, community projects, and volunteer initiatives under our BACiP (Befriending, Advocacy, Coaching and Innovative Pastoral Care) framework.
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**El-Bethel Mission Report of the Trustees (Cont'd) for the Year Ended 31st December 2024**
## **Achievements and Performance**
## **1. Growth and Impact**
2024 was a year of steady progress, with a 15% increase in service delivery across all areas. Our post-pandemic recovery fully matured, demonstrating strong community trust and operational efficiency.
## **2. Expansion of Befriending, Advocacy, Coaching and Innovative Pastoral Care (BACIP) Support Services**
The BACiP programme became central to our outreach, blending spiritual and practical care. A key highlight was our partnership with small businesses to deliver staff wellbeing, customer service, and multilingual support (Akan, Spanish, English). In the case of First Klass Foundation, a charitable wing of First Klass Shipping Specialists (FKSS), this strengthened their reputation and also opened a new collaborative opportunity for international expedition. Through their charitable gesture El-Bethel is able to ship more recyclable item to Ghana in particular and so impacting lives.
In the case of First Klass Foundation, a charitable wing of First Klass Shipping Specialists (FKSS), this strengthened their reputation and also opened a new collaborative opportunity for international expedition. Through their charitable gesture El-Bethel is able to ship more recyclable items to Ghana in particular and so impacting lives.
The C-VEhW Expedition in Tamale, Ghana successfully screened many for common eye conditions, provided reading glasses, and referred complex cases. Plans are underway to return soon with a professional team to deliver cataract surgeries and essential eye care. Look out for our fundraising campaign and donate to make the visually impaired retained their residual vision.
Award for All Community funding received in 2024 will train additional volunteers in 2025 to expand TENTing project and reinforce BACiP Service’s reach.
## **3. Church and Community Life**
Our worship services, Bible studies, and prayer meetings have continued to flourish. Key highlights of the year included the CrossOver, Graduation and Ordination Service, and the Master Class Empowerment Programme with Apostle Dr. Alan Pateman and team; events that strengthened faith, unity, and leadership capacity. Through the ongoing Bible School programme, our leaders are gaining deeper academic and ministerial insight for career development.
In partnership with Pilgrim Christian Ministries International, we continue to impact both the congregation and the wider community. Additionally, El-Bethel Mission has supported the establishment of Rhema Pentecostal Revival Church and New Creation Chapel International branches across the UK.
## **4. Partnerships and Outreach**
Collaboration with Bethany Food Bank continued through the GrocSHARE Project, supporting local and international food aid. We also worked closely with Agape Church Network (formerly Freedom Christian Fellowship, with other ethnic churches), strengthening multicultural and inter-church relations.
Although our Music Therapy Project faced delays, it remains a priority for relaunch in 2025 as part of our wellbeing outreach. Some musicians were recruited through our eGLOVE programme – mostly from Ghana, Nigeria and Brazil.
## **5. Policy and Governance**
Trustees began reviewing Migrant Working Policies to align with expected government changes and ensure compliance, safeguarding, and inclusion for all volunteers and beneficiaries.
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**El-Bethel Mission Report of the Trustees (Cont'd) for the Year Ended 31st December 2024**
## **6. Financial Review**
El-Bethel Mission achieved a 15% income increase over 2023, driven by restricted Community Funding, higher Gift-Aided giving and partnership income from BACiP. Careful cost management and expanded volunteer support helped maintain balanced finances and a positive net outcome. The Mission continues to pursue new funding and income diversification strategies for 2025.
## **7. Reserves**
Reserves are maintained at a level sufficient to cover three months of operating costs. Key risks, such as funding dependency and volunteer turnover, are managed through regular financial oversight, enhanced training, and policy updates.
## **Plans for 2025 and Beyond**
Expand BACiP Volunteer Training to strengthen community care capacity. Relaunch Music Therapy as part of wellbeing and pastoral care services. Deepen partnerships with businesses and community organisations. Explore CQC registration for regulated care service delivery in 2025. Increase youth engagement and leadership development.
## **Acknowledgements**
The Trustees extend heartfelt thanks to our volunteers, donors, and partners, especially Bethany Food Bank, Agape Church Network, First Klass Foundation and Pilgrim Christian Ministries International for their invaluable support.
As we enter 2025, we do so with renewed faith and commitment, confident that _“He who began a good work in us will bring it to completion.”_
Signed on behalf of the Trustees:
Rev. Albert Asiedu
_Chair, Board of Trustees_
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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 2024, 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
14th October 2025
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## **El-Bethel Mission Statement of Financial Activities for the Year Ended 31st December 2024**
|Notes
**INCOMING RESOURCES**
**Incoming resources from generated funds**
Voluntary income
Grants
Bank Interest
2
**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**
**Income in advance**
**TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD**|Unrestricted
Funds
122,878
20,001
0
142,879
129,736
1,280
131,016
11,863
17,108
-9,671
19,300|Designated
Funds
0
0
0
0
0
0
0|2024
Total
Funds
122,878
20,001
0
142,879
129,736
1,280
131,016
11,863
17,108
-9,671
19,300|2023
Total
Funds
54,464
10,499
108|
|---|---|---|---|---|
|||||65,071|
|||||46,018
470|
|||||46,488|
|||||18,583
2,543
-4,018|
|||||17,108|
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 2024**
|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
14,905
8,413
16,678
25,091
-20,696
4,395
19,300
19,300|Restricted
Funds
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0|2024
Total
Funds
14,905
8,413
16,678
25,091
-20,696
4,395
19,300
19,300
19,300
19,300|2023
Total
Funds
15,036
3,312
2,774|
|---|---|---|---|---|
|||||6,086
-4,014|
|||||2,072|
|||||17,108|
|||||17,108|
|||||17,108|
|||||17,108|
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 14th October 2025 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 2024**
## **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**||||
|---|---|---|---|
||2024||2023|
||£||£|
|Deposit account interest||0|108|
## **3. TRUSTEES' REMUNERATION AND BENEFITS**
There was no Trustee remuneration for the year ending 31st December 2024 nor for the year 2023
## **Trustees' Expenses**
Trustees' expenses paid for the year was Nil. Trustee expenses for 2023 was also nil
## **4. STAFF COSTS**
|Wages and salaries
Pension
**5. GOVERNANCE COSTS**
Independent Examination and Statutory accounts preparation|2024
£
69,429
1,089
70,518
2024
£
1,280
1,280|2023
£
12,276
174|
|---|---|---|
|||12,450|
|||2023
£
470|
|||470|
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 2024**
|**6. 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
**8. CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR**
Accountancy Fee
Trade Creditors
Other Creditors
**9. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS**
**Unrestricted Funds**
At
01/01/2024
General fund
21,126
Transfers between funds and Debtors
-4,018
**TOTAL FUNDS**
17,108
Net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows:
Incoming
Resources
**Unrestricted funds**
General fund
142,879
Transfers between funds and Debtors
-9,671
**TOTAL FUNDS**
133,208|2024
£
16,937
4,582
21,519
1,901
4,713
6,614
14,905
2024
£
8,413
8,413
2024
£
998
0
19,698
20,696
Net movements
in funds
11,863
-9,671
2,192
Resources
Expended
131,016
0
131,016|2023
£
2,789
14,148|
|---|---|---|
|||16,937|
|||958
943|
|||1,901|
|||15,036
2023
£
3,312|
|||0|
|||2023
£
420
0
3,594|
|||4,014|
|||At
31/12/2024
32,989
-13,689|
|||19,300|
|||Movement
in Funds
11,863
-9,671|
|||2,192|
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**El-Bethel Mission**
## **Detailed Statement of Financial Activities for the Year Ended 31st December 2024**
|**INCOMING RESOURCES**
**Voluntary income**
Donations
**Total incoming resources**
**RESOURCES EXPENDED**
**Costs of generating voluntary income**
Employee costs:
Salaries
Employers NI
Pension costs
Staff training and welfare
Travel and subsistence
Volunteer Expenses
Premises costs:
Rent
Light, Power and Heating
Council Tax/Rates
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
Repairs and Maintenance
Sundry Expenses
Members Welfare
Legal and professional costs:
Accountancy fees
Other Legal and Professional Fees
Other operating income
Surplus / Loss for Year|2024
£
100,531
100,531
69,430
27
1,089
1,750
4,774
5,990
83,060
19,316
880
418
20,614
2,001
980
4,139
275
19
573
1,699
35
29
1,149
4,713
1,165
6,765
0
12
0
0
23,554
1,280
2,508
3,788
131,015
32,677
32,677
2,192|2023
£
45,531|
|---|---|---|
|||45,531
12,276
0
174
1,272
3,122
2,667|
|||19,511
10,186
0
0|
|||10,186
981
263
3,617
0
0
618
663
0
42
510
943
1,409
4,772
0
0
0
0|
|||13,818
470
2,503|
|||2,973
46,488
15,522|
|||15,522
14,565|
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