Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From: 01/01/2023 To: 31/12/2023
Charity name: ZION CHURCH WORLDWIDE MINISTRIES
Charity registration number: 1193990
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 | To advance the Christian faith in accordance with the Statement of Beliefs appearing in the Schedule hereto in south east London and such other parts of the United Kingdom or the world as the charity trustees may from time to time think fit and to fulfil such other purposes which are exclusively charitable according to the law of England and Wales and are connected with the charitable work of the charity. |
| 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 |
Teaching members to be responsible citizens and representative of the Christian Faith |
| Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit |
Para 1.18 | We confirm that we as trustees have complied with the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefits. Main activity is preaching the Word for which nominal allowance is provided for preparation of teaching materials |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
| SORP reference | ||
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| Policy on grant making | Para 1.38 | Not applicable |
| Policy on social investment including program related investment |
Para 1.38 | Not applicable. The Charity’s activities have been limited to weekly online sessions. |
| Contribution made by | Para 1.38 | Quarterly financial report back to the members to explain use of money. Mostly money is used to to support the bereaved |
| volunteers | within the community | |
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| 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 | 1. Spiritual input to the members and moral support. Many of the members are posted on duty stations with limited contact with family members. 2. The Charity has become a family to many, deriving social and emotional support in difficult times 3. Supported members in times of family funerals, weddings, etc. 4. Provided financial support to a single mother in Mabopane, near Pretoria, South Africa, who couldn’t afford school fees for her sone to start first grade. 5. Successfully ran an online discipleship program for the Charity. The programme is free. |
| Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements |
where relevant about: |
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| Achievements against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | The Charity was successful in providing the spiritual and emotional support needed by the members , especially to handle challenges in life. Through prayer and study of the Bible, their faith has been strengthened. |
| Performance of fundraising activities against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | Fundraising is through voluntary member contributions |
| Investment performance against objectives |
Para 1.41 | All funds are in a savings account and discussion on investment opportunities are in progress. |
| Other |
Financial Review
Review of the charity’s Para 1.21 financial position at the end of the period Statement explaining the Para 1.22 policy for holding reserves stating why they are held Amount of reserves held Para 1.22 Reasons for holding zero Para 1.22 reserves Details of fund materially in Para 1.24 deficit Explanation of any Para 1.23 uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern
| Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements |
where relevant about: |
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| The charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising) |
Para 1.47 | Voluntary contributions from members |
| Investment policy and objectives including any social investment policy adopted |
Para 1.46 | Not applicable |
| A description of the principal risks facing the charity |
Para 1.46 | No changes that affected the financial performance and position of the charity. The main risk is if membership dwindles or the main contributors move on. |
| 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 | Foundation’ model constitution |
| How is the charity constituted? (e.g unincorporated association, CIO) |
Para 1.25 | 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 | 1) Apart from the first charity trustees, every trustee must be appointed for a maximum term of three years by a resolution passed at a properly convened meeting of the charity trustees. 2) In selecting individuals for appointment as charity trustees, the charity trustees must have regard to the skills, knowledge and experience needed for the effective administration of the CIO. |
| 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 trustees will make available to each new charity trustee, on or before his or her first appointment: a) a copy of the current version of this constitution; and b) a copy of the CIO’s latest Trustees’ Annual Report and statement of accounts. |
| The charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works |
Para 1.51 | Chairperson, secretary and board members. Set up sub-committees to deal with (i) finance, (ii) membership drive, (iii) welfare, (iv) special projects. |
| Relationship with any related parties |
Para 1.51 | None at the moment |
| Other |
Reference and Administrative details
| Charity name | Zion Church Worldwide Ministries |
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| Other name the charity uses | |
| Registered charity number | 1193990 |
Charity’s principal address 25 Cheltenham Road, London SE15 3AF England
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 (ifany) |
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| Mr Fatai Akinloye Adegboye |
Security | 04/2021 – 04/2025 | ||
| Dr Kudzaishe Mawire |
Chairman | 04/2021 – 04/2025 | ||
| Mrs Tredah Rupapa |
04/2021 – 04/2025 | |||
– 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 Not Applicable held in this capacity Name and objects of the Not Applicable charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects Details of arrangements for Not Applicable 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) Position (eg Secretary, Chair, etc) Date |
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| Kudzaishe Mawire | ||
Chair |
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| 09/11/2024 | ||
| 09/11/2024 |
Independent examiner's report on the accounts
Section A Independent Examiner’s Report
Report to the trustees/ Charity Name ZION CHURCH WORLDWIDE MINISTRIES members of
| On accounts for the year ended Set out on pages |
DECEMBER 2023 | Charity no (if any) |
1193990 |
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| (remember to include the page numbers of additional sheets) |
I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity (“the Trust”) for the year ended 31 / 12/ 2023 .
- Responsibilities and As the charity trustees of the Trust, you are responsible for the preparation basis of report 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 the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act.
Independent examiner's statement
I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination which gives me cause to believe that in, any material respect:
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accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Act or
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the accounts do not accord with the accounting records
I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
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Signed: Date: 02/11/2024 Name: Rudo Dozwa Relevant professional Association of Accounting Technicians (MAAT) qualification(s) or body 10031693 (if any): Address: 40 Hazlebarrow Grove Sheffield S8 8at
Section B Disclosure
Only complete if the examiner needs to highlight matters of concern (see CC32, Independent examination of charity accounts: directions and guidance for examiners).
October 2018
1
IER
Give here brief details of any items that the examiner wishes to disclose .
October 2018
2
IER