Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From 01 January 2023 Period start date To 31 December 2023 Period end date Charity name: The African Apostolic Church (VaApostora veAfrica)
Charity registration number: 1195416
Objectives and Activities
| SORP reference | ||
|---|---|---|
| Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document |
Para 1.17 | To advance the Apostolic Christian religion as taught by Archbishop Ernest Paul Mwazha in accordance with biblical scriptures (e.g. KJV, NKJV and the like) and including the books of The Divine Commission of Paul Mwazha of Africa Part 1 and Part 2, in the UK for the benefit of the public through the holding of sabbath services, mid-week cottage prayer meetings, baptism services, lectures, public celebration of Christian religious festivals, producing and/or distributing apostolic literature on the Apostolic Christian faith to enlighten others about the Apostolic Christian religion. |
| 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 |
Holding of sabbath services every Saturday from 10:00 am to 3:00pm, mid-week cottage prayer meetings, baptism services, lectures, public celebration of Christian religious festivals, producing and/or distributing apostolic literature on the Apostolic Christian faith to enlighten others about the Apostolic Christian religion. |
| Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit |
Para 1.18 | During the period of the report, the following activities were undertaken with due regard to the Charity Commission on Public Benefit. 1. Church gathering in areas where we have no branches. a. Leicester b. Southampton c. Maidenhead d. Ipswich e. Stoke on Trent f. Birmingham |
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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 | ||
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 11 people converted into the church. 6 people were baptised. Counselling was provided to people on domestic issues. Supported one person who was homeless and had a problem with substance abuse. |
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| Achievements against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | |
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| Para1.41 |
| Performance of fundraising activities against objectives set |
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| 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 | The charity’s financial position at the end of the period was satisfactory. There were no liabilities. |
| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held |
Para 1.22 | The charity does not hold any reserves. Funds are only raised for specific known expenses. |
| Amount of reserves held | Para 1.22 | Zero |
| Reasons for holding zero reserves |
Para 1.22 | N/A |
| Details of fund materially in deficit |
Para 1.24 | No deficit |
| Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern |
Para 1.23 | No uncertainties |
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| The charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising) |
Para 1.47 | |
| 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 | Constitution as our governing document. |
| How is the charity constituted? (e.g unincorporated association, CIO) |
Para 1.25 | 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 | In accordance with clause 10.1 of our Constitution (Governing document) which states that, “Apart from the first Charity Trustees, every Trustee must be appointed by a resolution passed at a properly convened meeting of the Charity Trustees.” |
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Policies and procedures adopted for the induction Para 1.51 and training of trustees The charity’s organisational structure and any wider Para 1.51 network with which the charity works Relationship with any related Para 1.51 parties Other
Reference and Administrative details
| Charity name | The African Apostolic Church (VaApostora VeAfrica) |
|---|---|
| Other name the charity uses | N/A |
| Registered charity number | 1195416 |
| Charity’s principal address | 12 Sunderland Place FARNBOROUGH Hampshire GU14 7GG |
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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Tsvakayi | ||||
| Arthur Chirume | ||||
| GodfreyMutekedza | ||||
| Tendai Tunduwani | ||||
| Albert Chisango | ||||
– 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 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)
| 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) Tendai Tunduwani Arthur Chirume Position (eg Secretary, Chairman Trustee Chair, etc) Date 10 October 2024