Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From 02/04/2023 Period start date To 01/04/2024 Period end date
Charity name: Ark of God’s Covenant Love Evangelistic Ministries
Charity registration number: 1195237
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 purpose for which the CIO is being established is to advance the Christian faith through the preaching of the Word of God in accordance with the declaration of our statement of faith for the benefit of the public in the United Kingdom and worldwide. |
| 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 |
1. Hold regular online and physical meetings open to members of the public for the purpose of engagement and achieving our objectives. 2. Evangelism and public invitations. 3. Holding public events open to members of the public. 4. Partnering and supporting charities involved in similar activities, engaging in good causes activities such as donating and contributing to foodbanks, community programmes, food, relief materials etc to those who need them. Others as decided by the Board of Trustees. |
| Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit |
Para 1.18 | All members of the Board of Trustees abide by the rules of Charity Commission and as set out in the constitution with regards to public benefit. |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
SORP reference N/A Para 1.38 Policy on grant making
| Policy on social investment including program related investment |
Para 1.38 | N/A |
| Contribution made by volunteers |
Para 1.38 | Helping to facilitate events and activities. Helping with social media and awareness activities. Helping with outreaches. Helping with cleaning activities. |
| Other | N/A |
Achievements and Performance
| SORP reference | ||
|---|---|---|
| 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 | The Charity has continued to make good impact in the lives of people through practical and spiritual engagements. We had several public workshops and public meetings where we shared important public awareness such as health awareness informing people of how they can stay healthy and have a good heart. We used our space for exercise activities such as Zumba providing health benefits. We provided opportunities for groups to partner with us, utilize our safe space for positive and engaging activities both spiritual, community and celebrations. We also continue to share the word of faith encouraging people to live the good morals expected of a Christian. We had events open to all whether Christians or not. For example, Christmas bring and share. We contributed to foodbank in our community. We continued to hold online programmes also where we were able to connect with communities all over the world. We also continued to support orphans, young children in India and Pakistan. In all our physical events, free drinks and refreshments are given to attendees. |
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Relief items and non-perishable food given to foodbanks. Food items given
| Achievements against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | out during evangelical outreaches. |
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| Performance of fundraising activities against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | We have put in a fund raising with the sport England and are awaiting a decision. We have also putting in an application with UnLTD towards a new project kicking off this year, Share and Care Women Network. |
| Investment performance against objectives |
Para 1.41 | N/A |
| Other |
Financial Review
| Financial Review | ||
|---|---|---|
| Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period |
Para 1.21 | We have been using personal funds but have started exploring some opportunities to generate fund. |
| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held |
Para 1.22 | While we recognize the importance of holding financial reserves for unforeseen circumstances, unfortunately, we have not heard any reserves as there is always need for expenditure in the present. |
| Amount of reserves held | Para 1.22 | No reserve held. |
| Reasons for holding zero reserves |
Para 1.22 | Continuing expenditure |
| Details of fund materially in deficit |
Para 1.24 | N/A |
| Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern |
Para 1.23 | There are no current uncertainties or concerns for now. |
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The charity’s principal sources of funds (including Para 1.47 any fundraising) Investment policy and objectives including any Para 1.46 social investment policy adopted A description of the principal Para 1.46 risks facing the charity 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 | 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 | Apart from the first charity trustees, every trustee must be appointed for a 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 |
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| Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees |
Para 1.51 | |
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| The charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works |
Para 1.51 | While we do not have any wider network, we continue to partner with charitable organizations with similar vision and missions. |
| Relationship with any related parties |
Para 1.51 | |
| Other |
Reference and Administrative details
| Charity name | Ark of God’s Covenant Love Evangelism Ministries |
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| Other name the charity uses | |
| Registered charity number | 1195237 |
| Charity’s principal address | Carr-Elisson House, Newcastle Business Park, Newcastle. NE47YA |
Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
| 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 |
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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| Chukwuka Emmanuel Ojeme |
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| Sam Chiedozie | ||||
| Joy Idiaghe | ||||
– 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 N/A held in this capacity
Name and objects of the N/A charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects Details of arrangements for N/A 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
N/A
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) Chukwuka E. Ojeme
Full name(s) Chukwuka Emmanuel Ojeme
Position (eg Secretary, Chair Chair, etc)
Date
29/01/2025
Ark of God's Covenant Love Evangelistic Minitries Statement of Profit or Loss for the Period 1 April 2024
| £ 2024 Incomes: Offering 0 Tithe 0 General Donation 1223 Total Receipt 1233 Expenses: Charity 1131 Rent 0 Subscription 0 Total Expenses 1131 Loss/Surplus 101 |
£ 2023 £0.00 £0.00 £0.00 |
|---|---|
| £0.00 £0.00 £24.00 £184.85 |
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| £208.85 | |
| -£208.85 |
Ark of God's Covenant Statement of
As at
£
2022 £0.00 £0.00 £0.00 £0.00
TOTAL ASSET Current Assets
Cash at bank
TOTAL LIABILITIES
£153.15 £12.00 £185.68 £350.83 -£350.83
TOTAL ASSET LESS TOTAL LIABILITIES
RESERVES Drawings Retained Earnings Total
t Love Evangelistic Minitries Financial Position 1 April 2024
| £ 2024 6.44 0 458.68 -458.68 0 |
£ 2023 £0.00 - £0.00 £559.68 -£559.68 £0.00 |
£ 2022 £0.00 - £0.00 350.83 -£350.83 |
|---|---|---|
| £0.00 |