CHRIST'S VISION CHURCH (CVC) UK {A Charitable Incorporated Organisation {ClO) In Fellowship with the Assemblies of God GB (AOG)) TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT AND ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023 CHARITY NUMBER: 1193630
CHRIST'S VISION CHURCH cvc UK Trustees, Annual Report One more blessed year has passed in the Ministry work and Charity of the Christ's Vision Church United Kingdom. The Church Council (Trustees) thanks the Almighty God for his grace upon us and a150 upon all our members who support the work of the charity and of the Ministry, which is to advance the message of the Kingdom of heaven here on earth. The Trustees present thi5 reporttogether with the unaudited accounts for the yearstarted l January and ended 31 December 2023. The Church Council has to comply with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 with regard to the keeping of the account. to the preparation and scrutlny of statement of accounts and to the preparation of annual reports and returns. We thank all our ministers and trustees who are doing a fantastic work for the Church- Charity, church members and those who commit their time as volunteers. l. Objectlves and Activities Summa of the ose: The church Puipose is to advance the Christian faith in accordance with the Statement of Faith of the Assembly of God GB IAOGI in such ways aiid in such parts of the United Kingdom or the world as the Church Council from time to time may think fit; ur To relieve sickness and financial hardship and to promote and preserve good health by the provision of funds, goods or Services of any kind including the provision of counselling and support; To advance education in such ways and in such parts of the United Kingdom or the world as the church council from time to time may think fit. Summa of the main activities: We provide a place of Christian worship, Biblical teachin8s and practical and Pastoral support. We preach the gospel of Christ to the people who attend our meetings. We organise a Youth Day for families in the local community and anyone else who wishes to ome. We provide Pastoral care to the Church in the form of supportive prayer. Bible studies and exhortation and meetings. The Trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefrt as provided by our governing document. 2. Achievements and Performance Summa of main achievements: As a result of our gospel sharing throu8h preaching during our services, evangelism through social media, visiting, assisting people with various issues during our outreach
plan, we received in fellowship few members who have given 'their lives, to Jesus Christ. New comers have joined the existin8 members in church activities, and are strengthening their faith in God. We used our place of worship. and electronic methods to achieve that. We provided some financial support to members in various forms of need, when visiting or when reque5t5 for such help was made knowl) to the leaders; the total amount of such 5UPPOrt can be read in the accounts. We provided funding aid to: 'E5poir' (Hopel orphanage {DRCI where help in ongoing; 'Unite Chretienne au Congo - UCC Church Icongolese Christian United) 3. The Revelation Church in Khanewal - Pakistan, as part of our mission abroad to respond to people, needs when requests for help is made to the Church. Requests included, but not limited to, help with treatments of a young orphans who stlll hasn't yet been able to walk, foods for the other children in the orphanage: food to some families attending artivities and church services. Bibles for most members for the Church in Khanewal. Made contribution towards rents payment, cements for pavement in the place of worship in the UCC Church. Request for help with second- hand chairs to use in church service, second hand clothes and other essentials stuff for members is still pending for next year. Here at home in the UK the Youth and familie5 Day or8anised in December was attended by church members and the community, where we discussed the 'vision' as seeing what others cannot see. seeing in the future. and other behaviours of young people and parents within families and in our wider society. A number of young people of the church did share in giving Biblical advice after the Pastor spoke. 3. Financial Review The Income and Expenditure shows the financial position of the Church/Charity at the end of the reportin8 period. This shows a surplus, reserrfes fund of the church for this year of ministry. The Church still owes money to no one, and has no overdraft wlth the Bank. This looks fine, a5 far asthe Trustees of the Church are concerned. Thanksto you members who make this possible, and also to the management that we have put in place. Amount of reserves: more or less £770.00 in the financial statement IBSI The reserves policy for the Christ's Vision Church {CVCI United Kingdom is to aim to hold at least 3 months general income a5 cash reserves. This is in addition to any fixed assets held and used for the Church, aims and purposes. This level of reserves should ensure. as far as possible. that at any time of the year the Church is not required to borrow funds on overdraft from its Bankers. Any additional reserves are generated with a view to fund longer- term project5. We have achieved that again this year, and with God's help and support of all members we should continue performing this way. The church /charity has no concern as to its continuity. We are certain to continue the work started with God's help, as the Bible states that'l am sure of this thot he [God] who
begon a good work in you will bring it to completion at the day of Jesus Christ- Philippian5 4. Structure. Governance and Management A foundation model Charitable Incorporated Organisation {CIOI in fellowship with the Assemblies of God GB, type of governing document. The churchlcharrty is constituted a5 Charitable Incorporated Organisation. The Trustees method of selection is governed under our Governing document section 9.6 that provides that "the members of the Church Council shall comprise Senior Minister and other ministers of the church together with such person as the Senior Minister shall nominate and the Church Council shall from tlme to time appoint. In selecting individuals for appointment as Charity Trustees. the charity Trustees will have regard to the skills, knowledge and experience needed for the effective administration of the church" 5. Reference and Administratlve Details Charity name is Christ's Vision Church UK {CVCI Registeied number 1193630. The ChGrity principal address.. 395 High Street North, London E12 6PG Names ofthe charity Trustees who manage the charity- Mr. Bonako Matingo- Mbemba Miss Ariane Ngunza Miss Angela M. Joao Mr. Kwame Lubowa Pastor John Ngunza Ichairl Oeclaration: Signed: Date: 3r1 (tl
CHRIST'S VISION CHURCH UK (CVCI IAs5emblies of God GB IAOGI Recei ts&Ex enditure for the ear ended 31 December 2023 Income Notes Year 2022 Offerings & Donation5 Gift Aid & GASDS Total Income 20,191 25,346 Expenditure Staff / Volunteer Pastoral & Ministers costs Visiting speakers Outreach & Evangelism Worship & Fellowship Youth and Minors Care & Community Support Mission. Partners & Aid Hall & Store room rents Maintenance & Cleaning Administration sUPPOrt Equipment5 & PA System costs Communication & Media Governan, Denominat & DBS Sundry expenses Depreciation costs Total Costs Ministrv Surplus l Deficit 200 3050 318 420 570 2050 2180 5,635 105 1850 490 660 1495 178 53LKI BALANCE SHEEf as at 3111212023 Fixed Assets Equipments & Instruments Furniture & Fittings Computers Current Assets Barbk Cash Total Net A55etS Financed by Capital Net Surplus 4022 65 6(Xl 370 5457 157 5300 5457 AOG 254054 CN..1193630
CHRisfs VISION CHURCH UK ICVC) Notes to the accounts for year ending 31 December 2023 Income consists of offering5, tithes, donatlons from members or believers to God. and Glft Aid reiVed. Direct expenses of ministering the church and tharity by the senior Minister during the year. DI¢t tinancial support to member5lbelievers in various needs during the year. Expenses incurred in 5UPPOrtlng charity work abroad and help provlded to Organisations making requests to the churchl charity or contributlons to over5ees' appÈal5. Hall costs, equipment store room and costs of addifjonal booklngs. Costs of lealleting, adverttsin& printin& training etc.. and of running the general administration. Cost5 of denomination, affi'liation. safeguarding and church membership and renewal5.
Christys Vision Church - Asbettt)Mtè$ .God Llb {AoQl.'.' To the Charity Commlssioner Date: 24 October 2024 Dear Sir/Madam. Chrlst's Wislon Church UK Annual Retum and Account 2023 We send this addltional note to Inform the Commissioner that at the end of the submission of these annual return and accounts, the charity realizes that the threshold has been slightly passed. Thls would be forthe first time that this Church- Charity has been in this situation. We apologi5e. Kindly. we requestthe Commissionerto accept our documents as submitted on this occasion, and promise that subsequent reporknn8 which has a total income beyond the threshold will be properly audited should this happen again, before submission. Yours faithfully, Ch ist's Vision Church Correspondence.. 32 Shockleton Woy, London. E16 21T. E-mall.. christwchurch@yohoo.com Tel.. 07939 150 408 Chority Number.. 1193630 8ankA¢¢ount.. Borcloys 8onk.- SC.'20-89-15 Acc.'9383723S