Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From 18/02/2021 Period start date to 31/12/2021 Period end date
Charity name: God’s Love Mission Church (GLMC)
Charity registration number: 1193594
Objectives and Activities
| SORP reference | ||
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| Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document |
Para 1.17 | The objective of GLMC is for the benefit of the public: To advance the Christian Faith in accordance with the statement of belief’s in such ways as trustees from time to time may think fit. |
| 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 |
The main activities of GLMC in the last year have been generally advancing the course of Christianity by teaching and preaching the word of God from the Bible. We have also reached out to the homeless in our locality and offered refreshments, friendship and signposting to community services. |
| Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit |
Para 1.18 | The trustees have acted in accordance to the Charity Commission’s guidance in regards to public benefit. |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
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
| SORP reference | ||
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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 | GLMC’s main achievement in the last year have been offering spiritual and practical support to beneficiaries. There has also been practical support to the wider community in way of offering refreshments and befriending the homeless around its vicinity. This has made a difference during a time when many people have been dealing with mental health difficulties during hard economic times as well as following Covid-19. We also participated in the Nativity story activities in the town in conjunction with other churches and the Local Authority. |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
| 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 |
Financial Review
| Financial Review | ||
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| Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period |
Para 1.21 | At the end of the period in question, GLMC’s financial position was solvent with a small float surplus. |
| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves statingwhy they areheld |
Para 1.22 | The small surplus held was a balance of income and expenditure to be used as float for miscellaneous purposes. |
| Amount of reserves held | Para 1.22 | £249.00 |
| Reasons for holding zero reserves |
Para 1.22 | |
| Details of fund materially in deficit |
Para 1.24 | None |
| Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern |
Para 1.23 | There are no uncertainties about the Charity continuing as a going concern |
Additional information (optional)
You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
| 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 | |
| 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 | GLMC’S governing document is a constitution |
| How is the charity constituted? (e.g unincorporated association, CIO) |
Para 1.25 | GLMC is constituted as a Charitable Incorporated Organisation (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 | Apart from the current First trustees, all other subsequent trustees will be appointed by resolution in a convened meeting. All appointing trustees are over 18years. |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
| 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 | God’s Love Mission Church (GLMC) |
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| nhOther name the charity uses |
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| Registered charitynumber | 1193594 |
| Charity’s principal address | THE OLD TOWN HALL 24 HIGH STREET GRAVESEND KENT DA11 0AZ |
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(if any) |
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| David Mwaura Njau |
Chairman | |||
| Joel Mwirigi | ||||
| Evaline Thomas | ||||
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)
| Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information) | Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information) | Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information) |
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| Type of adviser Name Address |
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| Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information) | ||
Exemptions from disclosure
Reason for non-disclosure of key personnel details
No personnel to disclose
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) JRK Full name(s) Jayne Ruguru Kaaria Position (eg Secretary, Secretary Chair, etc) Date 31/10/2022
GLMC Financial Accounts for Year ended 31/12/2021
RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS ACCOUNT
| Unrestricted Funds £ |
Designated Funds £ |
Restricted Funds £ |
Endowment Funds £ |
Total 2021 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Receipts Giving from Donors |
£6,614 | - | - | - | £6,614 |
| Payments | £6,365 | - | - | - | £6,365 |
| Excess of Receipts over payments |
£249 | - | - | - | £249 |
GLMC had no assets or liabilities at the end of this period.
This accounts were checked and approved by the trustees and were signed on their behalf by Jayne Ruguru Kaaria (Secretary) on 31/10/2021