FLAME INTERNATIONAL Trustees. Annual Report and Accounts For the year ended 31 March 2025 REGISTERED CHARITY No.. 1195672 REGISTERED COMPANY No- 13154259 FLAME INTERNATIONAL LTD (Registered Charity No.. 11956721 Forthe period ended 31 March 2025- Page I
LEGAL AND ADMINisfRAnvE INFORMAnoN CHARITY NUMBER 1195672 START OF FINANCIAL YEAR l April 2024 END OF FINANCIAL YEAR 31 March 2025 TRUSTEES ON 31 MARCH 2025 Lieutenant Colonel (Retired) janice Ransom MBE Brigadier IRetiredl V3rie Batchelor CBE Major (Retired) Nick Shenow Commander Christopher New RN Retired Sharon Borland The existinB trustees appoint any new trustees followin8 the provisions laid out in the organisalion's 8overning instrument. LEGAL STATUS Charitable Company GOVERNING INSTRUMENT To advance Christianity in accordance with the teachin85 of the Bible in the United Kingdom and elsewhere in the world in such a way as the trustees from time to time may think fit. CORRESPONDENCE ADDRESS Flame Iniernational PO Box424 Aldershot Hampshire GUII 9ER PRIMARY BANKERS HSBC Bank PLC 29 High Street Camberley SuTrev GU15 3RE INDEPENDENT EX4MINER Nigel Wyatt BSC FCA Wyatt & Co Chartere(l Accountants 12S Main street Garforth Leeds L525 IAF FLAME INTERNATIONAL LTD IRe8i5tered Charity No.. 11956721 For the period ended 31 Mafch 2025- Pa8e 2
INTRODUCTION TO FLAME INTERNATIONAL Vision Statement Flame International has a vision to see people set free from the pain arhd trauma of war, terror, or oppression- releasing God's healin& forgiveness. and reconciliation. Mission Statement Through war and genocide, poverty. injustice and oppression. communities have been broken and scarred. Flame International's mission is to release God's healin& forgiveness and reconciliation to individuals and their land.. healin& equippin& trainin& 3nd supporting local leaders io make a positive and sustainable impact upon their communities and nations. We gather. train. and equip appropriate mission teams to collaborate with these leaders. broken communities, and nations to achieve our vision. How We Work Flame Internalional ministeis through healinB courses and workshops, across aaS of Africa, Europe and Asia affected by the pain and trauma of war. terror. or oppression. We teach individua15. the local church, military, and governmental leatlers, and empower them to deliver thi5 ministry to the communities they serve. Our yearly programme comprises of 6 to 10 missions. Tun at the invitation of the Socal church leadership. Each mission team comprises between 2 to 12 members and trips last up to 3 weeks. We strive to follow the model of Chrisys mission-'topreoch 9¢tewS to the poor... to procluim freedomfor the prisonets ond recovery of shtfOr the blind. tt) release the oppressed, ILuke 4..181. We aim to minister to the root causes of pain. We seek transformation in intllvitlual lives, which impact5 communities and nations. We use Christian teams of staff and volunteers. We are led by the Holy Spirit on where to send teams on mission. We discern God's leading as we prayerfully explore opportunities to minister. often through relationships that we build. PUBLIC BENEF Flame International gives (lue consideraiion to the Charity Commission's published guidance on the Public Benefit requirement under the Charities Acr 2011. The trustees pay due regard to the public benefit they provide before deciding what activities the charity shoulLI Undertake and continue to consider their activities in line with their stated charitable objectives above. The odvoncement of the Christionfoith through (bur not exclusively through? the provision of healing conferences. prover meetings ond trauma workshops in courjtries which hove been offected by wor, termr or oppression. Below we lay out how we met those purposes during the year. FLAME INTERNATIONAL LTD IRe8i5tered Charity No.. 11956721 For the period ended 31 Mafch 2025- Pa8e 3
OUR YEAR Mission Trips This was a bumper year for missions. which was such a blessing and reflètts in our spending this year. Armenia- April This was the first time Forge Armenia had been run- indee(I, it was the first tirne the Forge had been run overseas in this way. and most of the attendees had not Ceived Flame teaching before. There were 28 people who completed the course. and we saw the glory of the Lord changing their lives. They are part of a Prayer Movement which meets every ntght to pray for the nation which is Ljnder the threat of war in 12 regions of the nation. They were committed to unity. and this commitment meant that they received much from our teaching. The week was interesting and there was a challenge on theology occasionally. However. at the last session. all they said was we want more of this teaching and ministry. including a request for 4 weeks of teachingl One pastor who forgave the Turkish President for hi5 threats towards Armenia. had pain in both amis and it was healed immediately as he forgave. He kept returning to the team to tell us he was healed. and his heart had been changed. Central AsSa- May A team travelled to Central Asia. to a majority Muslim natbon. to deliver trainin8 to 107 delegates there in May 2024. They visited a children's cancer centre- taking craft and praying with the children. most of whom were Muslim. The Flame tonference then ran over two days and saw 47 people attend on day l and over 60 on day two. Many responded in receNing prayer and healing. Ni8eria-June Jan Ransom and Sharon Borland visited los. Nigeria to investigate whether there was a ministry which the Lord wanted Flame to undertake to the War Survivofs in Northern Nigeria. On arrival they heard 20 tra8lC Stories of death. loss and pain and prayed with individuals. Seven of Flame's core subjecrs were iau8ht and then they prayed for them. On the same day there were g testimonies, mostly of forgiveness and freedom resulting in joy. The Stefanos Foundation then hosted the team, they have several projects including Humanitarian Relief after Fulani Attacks. a Safe House, Rehabilitation Centre and s trained trauma councillors. There were 20 of their HQ staff attending for two days and Flame were able to build on their efforts to gtve them extra tools in their tool bag. The pain, shock. trauma and fear are so present in this very vulnerable community In the Plateau State. the team were huBely impacted. Ukraine- August Jan Ransom, Richard Meryon and Richard Hutchins visited Ukraine in August, travellin8 over 2,000 kilometres to the East of Ukraine to visit churches. the HQ of Bapt15t Union in Ukraine, and to pray for wounded soldiers in Military and Civilian Hospitals. By God's provision they avoided all attacks and explosions and returned safely. At the end of the trip. they were invited by the Volunteer Military U)apl3in Co-ordinator- Pastor Vasily Povoronuyk- to run two Trauma Healing Conferences in Western Ukraine for 25 Volunteer Chaplains and their wives. There was also a request to run a Traum3 Healing Conference for approximately 80 widows and mothers of fallen heroes from this latest war. FLAME INTERNATIONAL LTD IRe8i5tered Charity No.. 11956721 For the period ended 31 Mafch 2025- Pa8e 4
Arua- September The team of 4 from the UK. plus Rev Joel Abate and Simaya Anda from South Sudan and Chris Harvev of YWAM Iweek l only), spent 11 nights at the YWAM base in Arua. First, the Flame team delivered a 44ay Conferen and workshop to YWAM DTS students together with some students at the School of Biblical stUds and a few staff members. All were really thankful for the teachin8 and ministry which they said opened up the bible in a very practical way that enabled them to see things that needed to change in their own lives. On the Sunday. the team preached in 3 churches. all with South Sudanese congregations. Then they spent 4 days travelling the &hour round trip into Eden Zone 4 of Rhino camp, a long- standin8 refu8ee camp for the South Sudanese who have fled due to conflict. some of them on several occasions. All SO of the invited delegates turned up. and rhat incltjded people from 3 different tribes (Dinka. Bari and Murul who don't always get on well together. There were also 10 different churches represented, who again have some SiBnificant dIfferenS in beliefs. De5Plte all this, there was good fellowship. and the dele8ates were attentive and generally en8a8ed in all the ministry (mostly from the front) Ihat followed many of the teachings. DRC- September The mission started with a 4-day trauma healing conference for 78 Pastors, women leaders, and youth leaders. At the start there was a lot of trauma in their faces but, praise God, even on day 2 some of the trauma was lifted. Most testified to sleepin8 well. By day 4 there was a real shift in the spiritual realm as the joy and worship lifted to new heights. By the end there were fresh faces. brighter eyes, and big smiles. On the Sunday the team preached in 4 churches on fof8iveness. reaching 530 adults and children most of whom chose to forgive. All were prayed for collectively and 8 received their salvation in one of the churches. On Monday, 109 women arrived for a one-day trauma healin8 conference. These very vulnerable ladies are under the tender care of Mama Nyota, the lovely wife of Bishop 8ahati of Bukavu Diocese. A visit to 8ukavu prison came ne where the team ministered to the male prisoners. The prison was clearly overcrowded with 2029 adult male prisoners. 76 women. 4 girls and 63 boys. Many looked very young. The team took food for all the prisoners., beans. casava flour, and salt. Also 5 Bibles for the chaplain to hand out. 300 male prisoners actively enBaged with the teachin8 and stood around the team. but many more were hearing as God's Word went out. 250 said the 5innerfs prayer of commitment. Many came to the Cross to forgNe. The final visit was to the senior school where 759 children gathered to hear the Gospel message. 350 said a prayer for salvation and SO said they had been healed. It was a joyous time for all and a delightful finish to the time in Bukavu. Istanbul l & 2- October In October 2024 Flame ran two conferences in Istanbul. The first week brought 12 Christians and Church leaders from an oppressive Muslim nation into Turkey. combined with 7 living in Turkey. FLAME INTERNATIONAL LTD IRe8i5tered Charity No.. 11956721 For the period ended 31 Mafch 2025- Pa8e 5
The second mission was the following week on the outskirts of Istanbul with 10 Farsi speaking Bible translators and 7 refugees living in Turkey. These people are coming from Farsi speaking nations who persecute people for their faith. One team member said. -1 thAnk what I leorntfrom the Forsi Speakers was their willingnes5 to be vulnerable in shoring horrific experiences ond yet listening ond yielding toforgive, even though it was hord in order tofind a meosure of healing, which they testified to. The obsence of self-pity, and their genuine desire thot Christ is glorified obove oll things wos remorkoble.- Armenia, Healing the land- November A team of four went to Armenia for a 3 day'Healing the Land Seminar with 37 Armenians Pastors and their spouse5. The team spent 2 days listening and praying for the land and the delegates who would be attending, they made some Significant declarations into the heavenly realms. The first day of the Seminar the team laid foundations and made relationships with the delegates who were really hungry and ready to be taught to pray and lo cleanse the land. They stsned in the evening to pray for the nation. On the Second day there was teaching. then the pastors formed groups based on the areas they lived in. They were asked to confess sins, pent and forgive for sins on the landl In the evenin& there were long di5CU5sion5 on the land issues which were helpful to understand. The team received insights of issues we did not know were there. This helped with understanding and their prayers afterwar¢Js. Nigeria-january The first two days were spent in interSsion at the hotel. The rest of the mission was split into four phases. First Phase.. Sunday. a vi51t to a Pentecostal church close lo an IOP camp of 10,(Y)) people terrorised ostly by Fulani Herdsmen- the team spoke on For8iveness and a si8nificant number came to for8ive. Second Phase.. Work with Siefanos Foundaiion and 37 delegates. one from each Nigerian State including Abuja. This was very strategic for the whole nation of Ni8eria. and it took tirne to break down resistance in the delegates but many of their lives changed. They were a little surprised as they had not known what to expect. However, the Lord took over and touched them. On the drive to the airport the driver from Stefanos told the team that we made Nigerian men cry which was normally impossiblel Third Phase.. Next was a trip to an area which is considered the area of the Central Plateau State most traumatised by the Fulani Herdsmen. This was held in a Baptist Church. attended on the first day by 135 people and on the second day by 141 people. The Flame team delivered teaching and dramas. creating opportunities for the Holy Spirit to take control. healing and changing people's lives. Fourth Phase.. Hosted by the Dsocese of los, pastors of sevefal denominations from across the Central Plateau State carne to a 3 day Trauma Healing Course, which was dynamic. exciting and fast moving. The host is probably the most anointed, enthusiastic. passionate. kind and gifted priest ever met. He encouraged the Pastors to take everything we did into their spirits. giving them vision on how they must take this ministry back into their communities. He intends to follow up and facilitate the ministry with them to assist them to multipty this teaching and ministry. They have subsequently been deployed to help war survivors when 51 people were kblled by Fulani herdsmen. FLAME INTERNATIONAL LTD IRe8i5tered Charity No.. 11956721 For the period ended 31 Mafch 2025- Pa8e 6
Prayer/lntercession There are well over two hundred people who are committed to pray andlor fast regularly for the ministry of Flame International via our'Prayer Carpet. using monthly prayer points which are sent to the participants by our CEO. In addition, during each mission, brief da1 prayer updates are sent to OUT wider mission prayer support base. We meet once a month on Zoom to pray for. and with. Armenians. Intercession Hubs- 13 hubs are now meeting monthly and praying for the nations we work in. Tristan Stevenson-coulshaw has developed the relationship5 Wlth these hubs and continues to send monthly resources to enable their intercession. There were 2 prayer events held over the course of the year-. A gatherinB for the intercession hub5 in the midlands and another at St Paul's Camberley to cover the starr of Ramatlan and pray for persecuted nations. Churth visits and training Our Director and Deputy Director were able to Speak on many different occasions to groups including the Filling Station meetin85, several supporter churches and women's ministries. lan Fall also spoke at the AFCU retreat. Forges Flame's Forge Distipleship training continues to 8row and be populated around the country: there were 135 people Icompared with 112 last yearl who completed a course with us this year. This traininB is helpful for populating our mission teams. growing our supporter base. and equipping the UK church. Forge l North- Finished in June'241181 Forge 2 South- Finished in April .241181 Forge 2 North - Sep- M3r .241191 Forge I Scotland- Sep- Nov '241181 Forge I South Jan-Jul'251471 Forge 2 Scotland- Mar- May'251151 The Fireside- Created in lockdown- desi8ned for the future. Running the Fireside has brought an increase of people on the database and people prayin8 and 8iving to Flame. After nearly 4 years of the Fireside runnin& we changed the piogramme in January 2024, inviting outside speakers to come and share about their passion and encourage those on the Fireside. The serie5 'A passion shared with... concluded in December with Bishop lill Duff speaktng. In 2025 there will be 4 sessions of the Fireside across the year brin8in8 some of Flame's core teachin8 to the audience. Healing Weekend at ANCC- a team were able to minister at All Nations Christian College over 2 days. bfinging the healing teachin8 and ministry to students the. Healing days: A relationship developed with Findlay Church in Glasgow. first with a healing day in April 2024 and following up with a training day in February 2025. lan Fall led a Healing Day at Rushden Mission Church on 11 january 2025. FLAME INTERNATIONAL LTD IRe8i5tered Charity No.. 11956721 For the period ended 31 Mafch 2025- Pa8e 7
C2C Training Day- C2C are a charity who support individuals at any stage of the criminal justi system by inspiring and motivating them. Flame initially deliVed tfaining to the staff there in the hope that they will be able to go back and train the Servi users. The C2C team said. -It was a powerful experience that reignited our purpose. We engaged in deep conversations on breakin8 free from fear. embracing forgiveness. and transforming rejection into acceptance. This impactful day reminded us why we dowhat we do." Other training Bespoke Online Courses Flame's Online Trainin8 Coordinator has continued to develop the online courses- these are now particularly focused on the intercession hubs and bringing training to those groups when needed. Refuel 2024 A Flame team had a wonderful time at Gordon's Castle in Fochabers last Summer. Flame partnered with Ellel Blairmore to deliver prayer ministry together. This arrangement worked well and both organisations sensed the blessing of working in unity. Staff Advance The annual Staff Training Advance took place during January in a 5LlPPOrter's home in Sheffield. This was a 8reat time for the staff to pray and plan at the beginning of the year and be face-to-face for a change. Supporter Conference The bi-annual conference for supporters was held on 21-23 March 2025 at High Leigh Conference Cenlre. We had Eugene Bach from Back to Jerusalem, Robert Karami and an international intercessor speak to us over the weekend. Intercessors were anointed and there is a hope to see growth in Flame hubs from this. Future plans In the next financial year there are plans for two missions to Ukraine. another to Ni8eria. a recce to Athens, a mission to Burundi and hopefully one or iwo missions to Istanbul. As ever we re on God to 8uide us and all missions are subject to external factors and peace in the nations we visit. GOVERNANCE, ADMINISTRATION &SUPPORT Governance The Board of Trustee5 met three times durin8 the year. Close attention continues to be paid to the risk register. Every trustee Board member is active and adding value to the work of the Charity. Flame International 15 grateful for all the work of the trustees and for the unity they enjoy as a Board. This year Riehard Hutthins. Pete Lk)ugla5 and Rebecca Benfield retired as trustees. Sharon Borland and Chris New were added to the board during the year with two candidates expected to join in 2025. Potential trustees are invited to attend a t*)ard meetin& to meet the other trustee5 and have an understanding of the role. The existing boaril will then pray 3nd vote on whether FLAME INTERNATIONAL LTD IRe8i5tered Charity No.. 11956721 For the period ended 31 Mafch 2025- Pa8e 8
they agree to that person joining the board. Once agreed. the potential trustee will be given an opportunity to confirm that they believe they are called to this role. invitation to the potential trustee will be made 50 that they can consider whether they join and after completing compliance check5 they are then registered as trusteesldirectors. Adrninistration and Support The Administration and Support staff team has continued to provide valuable and effective service to the organisation throughout the year. All members of the Administration and Support team work on a part-time basis. Communications and Marketing One of the most important means of communicatin8 about our ministry and marketing Flame International more 8enerJlty is our'8urnin8 Issues. magazine. which is distributed to supporters and contacts three times a year. This has been prluced by Spread Creative Iled by Gareth Barton) who have also been responsible for ensuring that our materials provide an attrartive and hi8h professional image. Volunteers The significant commitment of volunteers, especially those who participate in mission trips. continued to underpin our ministry. The sacrificial giving and hard work of every team member is appreciated, and the work of Flame International could not be conducted without them. Fundralslng approach We are blessed with faithful Te8ular giver5 and a number of churches who also give to us monthly. We also have an annual appeal that raises money for us. this year we raised £20.850 for our Ukraine appeal. We also received £7.341 in legacies and £15.817 as one-off 8ifts. FINANCIAL REPORT- SUMMARY In the year ended 31 March 2025, Flame International's total income was £331.394 and total expenditure was £332,446. Resources expended on charitable activities totalled £237,553. raising funds cost £13.135. on governance we spent £11.846 and SuptK)rt & Staff Costs tOtald £55,176. The net assets amounted to £225.189 including £83.403 held as Restricted Funds. Sufficient cash for dav- to.day running is kept in current accounts and all the remaining assets are retained in savings accounts. The full accounts are included below. Flame International continues to keep its running costs as low as possible and to ensure its output is of professional quality. Payments to Trustees and other latert parties The amount reimbursed to trustees for expenses incurred during the year whilst carrying out their charitable duties as trustees lincluded within the costs for tfUStees' meeting and expenses) was as follows.. Jan Ransom £39 Nick Shenow £21 FLAME INTERNATIONAL LTD IRe8i5tered Charity No.. 11956721 For the period ended 31 Mafch 2025- Pa8e 9
The trustees did not receive any remuneration for their service as trustees. During the perityl of account one trustee. Jan Ransom, Ceived payment in 3dvance for expenses while travelling overseas. The total paid to her was £2.015. and the total expenses incurred were £761. The balance held at the end of the financial year (held as a debtor) is £1.254. The types of expenditure include accommodation and travel costs. During the year the total aggregated donations made to the charity by the Trustee's durinB the year Was £33,373 Two of the trtJstees-Jan Ransom and Val Batchelor volunteer full time as Directors of the Executive Team. There have been no related party transactions. Reserve5 poIiLy Flame InternaDonal held £141,785 in UnstriCted lunds at the end of March 2025. Anticipated levels for 3110312025 were £133,461 £59,693 is held to close the business. Goin8 concern The financial statements have been ppared on a going conrn basis as the trustees believe that no material uncertainties exist. The trustees have considered the level of funds held and the expected level of income and expenditure for 12 months from 3uthorisin8 these linancial statements. The budgeted income and expenditure are stjfficient with levels of reserves for the Charity to be able to continue as a going concem. Risk Management The TTUStee5 of Flame International work together to review risk gUlarly. they seek to identify and manage the principal risks rhat the charity faces. The risk re8iSter is kept up to date with new risks identilied, details of controls in place and retained risks. The principal ri5k5 are discussed at Tru5tees' meetings and actions identified to limit their impart. The key risk5 to Flame are.. l. Ongoing Financial viabilrty 2. Deployment of people in high-risk areas 3. Financial mismanagement of overseas payments by partner organisations 4. Safeguarding incidents ari5inB through ministry 5. Reputation risks through our Cultu and belief5 sometime5 bein8 at odds with societal norm5 6. Sustainability of executive and board functions thfough suitable personnel 7. Any grievance or complaint made againsr Flame 8. Legal compliance shortfalls Approved by the Tru5tee5'. 0911012025 Signed Dated Name-. Chris New Position.. Chair of Trustees FLAME INTERNATIONAL LTD IRe8i5tered Charity No.. 11956721 For the period ended 31 March 2025- Pa8e 10
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS- FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2024. Independent Examiners Report I report to the trustees on my examination of the financial statements of Flame International I'the charity'l for the year ended 31 March 202S. Responsibilities and Basis of Report As the trustees of the charity. you are SpOnsIble for the pparatIOn of the finantial statements in accordan with the requirements of the Charities Act 20111.the ACVI. I report in respect of my examination of the charity's financial statements carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 14515llbl of the Act. Independent Examiner'5 Statement Since the charl$ gross inwme exceeded £2SO,CIX) your examiner must be a member of a bodv listed in sertion 145 of the 2011 Act. I confirm thai i am Qualified to undertake the examination because l am a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountant5 in England and Wales IICAEWI. which is one of the listed bodies. I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have corne to my attention in connection with the examination wving me cause to believe that in any material respect.. l. accounting records were not kept in respect of the charity a5 required by Section 130 of the Act.. or 2. the financial 5t3tement5 do not accord with those records- or 3. the finantial statements do not comply with the applicable requirements concernin8 the form and content of accounts sei ovt in ihe Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2tM)8 other than anv requirement that the atcounts Bive a'true and fair, view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination. I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. Nigel Wyatt BSC FCA Date.. 1011012025 Independent Examiner 125 Main Street Garforth Leeds LS25 IAF FLAME INTERNATIONAL LTD IRe8i5tered Charity No.. 11956721 For the period ended 31 March 2025- Pa8e 11
Statement of Financial Activities and Income and Expenditure Account unrestricted Funds Restricted TOTAL Last Year Fvnds fvnds Intorne ond Endowment5from.' {Note2J Donations and Legacies Income frorn Charitable activities ?1.865 97,065 303.929 249.291 Investment 4,162 22.294 4,162 22,294 I,(K)8 331.394 3,150 10.243 Trading Activities Other Income Total Income 234,329 97.ffi5 262,684 Expenditure on.. (Note2J Raising funds Charitable 3Ctivities 13,135 197,059 14,736 11.846 55,176 291.9S3 13,135 237.553 14,736 11,846 55,176 332,446 18,302 161.388 21.062 7,707 49,651 258.110 40.493 Grants payab in fvrtherance olthecharrtae0ble£ts Governance Costs port costs Total ex enditure 40,493 Net Intofflel ex nditurel resources beforetransfer 157,6241 S6,571 11,052 4,573 Tron5fers Gross transfer5 between funds 2(K) 120)) S6,771 Net rnovement in funds 157,8241 1,0521 4,573 Reconciliotion o Total funds brought forward Total funds carried forward unds 199,610 141,786 26.632 83.403 226.242 221,668 226 242 225.189 Represented bv Unrestrlcted General & Des$8nated Funds 141.786 141.786 199,610 Restricted (Note IJ Seedfield Armenia 8.928 52.420 21,055 83.403 8.928 52,420 21,055 225.189 13,501 12.131 Persecuted Church Ukraine Total funds carried forward 141.786 226,242 FLAME INTERNATIONAL LTD IRe8i5tered Charity No.. 11956721 For the period ended 31 March 2025- Pa8e 12
Statement of Financial Posttion This year Last Year Fixed Assets Current Assets Cash at Bank & in hand 218.629 11.807 14,235 228,327 6,471 22,316 Accounts Receivable INDte61 PrepayTheThts (Note 61 Total current assets 244,671 257,114 abiliti (Note 71 Net Curren¢ Assets 19,481 225,189 30,873 226,241 Reserves Excesslldeficitl in year Startin8 balances 11.0521 226.242 4.573 221.668 225,189 226,242 Represented by funds Unrestricted funds Restricted funds 141,786 83,403 225,189 199,610 26,632 226,242 Total Funds Dlrectors RespOnslbllIes The Directors are satisfied that for the year ended on 31st March 2025 the charitable company was entitled lo exemption from the reqtjirement to obtsin an avdit under section 477 of the Companies Act 2CK)6 and that no member or members have required the company to obtain an audit of its accounts for the year in question in accordance with section 476 of the Act. However, in accordance with section 145 of the Charitie5 Act 2011. the accounts have been examined by an Independent Examiner. The Directors acknowledge their responsibility for complyin8 Wlth the requirements of the Companies Act 2LK)6 with respect to accounting records and the prèparation of accounts. These accounts have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to companjes subject to the small cornpanie5' regime and with FRS 102 (effective January 20151. Chrisopher New Name of Director.. Signed on behalf of the Directors: Date of approval= 0911012025 Company number.. 13154259 FLAME INTERNATIONAL LTD IRe8i5tered Charity No.. 11956721 For the period ended 31 March 2025- Pa8e 13
Notes to the Financial Statements
Basis of Preparation
Flame International is a private company limited by guarantee registered in England. In the event of the charity being wound up, the liability in respect of the guarantee is limited to £1 per member of the charity. The address of the registered office is given in the charity information. The nature of the charity’s operations and principal activities are to see people set free from the pain and trauma of war, terror or oppression - releasing God’s healing, forgiveness and reconciliation.
The charity constitutes a public benefit entity as defined by FRS 102. The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with:
Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) issued in October 2019.
The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102), The Charities Act 2011, The Companies Act 2006 and UK Generally Accepted Accounting Practice.
The financial statements are prepared on a going concern basis under the historical cost convention. They are presented in pounds sterling, which is the functional currency of the charity, and rounded to the nearest pound.
The significant accounting policies applied in the preparation of these financial statements are set out below. These policies have been consistently applied to all years presented unless otherwise state.
Assessment of Going Concern
The financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis as the trustees believe that no material uncertainties exist. The trustees have considered the level of funds held and the expected level of income and expenditure for 12 months from authorising these financial statements. The budgeted income and expenditure are sufficient with levels of reserves for the charity to be able to continue as a going concern.
Fund Accounting
Unrestricted income funds comprise those funds which the trustees are free to use for any purpose in furtherance of the charitable objects. Unrestricted funds include designated funds where the trustees, at their discretion, have set aside resources for a specific purpose.
Restricted funds are funds which are to be used in accordance with specific restrictions imposed by the donor or the term of specific appeal.
Further explanation of the nature and purpose of each fund is included in the notes to the accounts.
Incoming Resources
All income is recognised once the charity has entitlement to that income, there is sufficient certainty of receipt, and it is probable that the income will be received, and the amount of income can be measured reliably.
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Grants and Donations
Where donors specify that grants or donations must be used in a future accounting period, the income is deferred until those periods.
Where donors impose conditions which have to be fulfilled before the charity becomes entitled to use such income, the income is deferred until the period in which the pre-conditions are met.
Where donors specify that grants or donations are for a particular restricted purpose, which does not amount to pre-conditions regarding entitlement, the income is included in incoming reserves within restricted funds when received.
Gifts in Kind
These are valued at their estimated value to the organisation and included under the appropriate headings.
Resources expended
Resources expended are recognised in the Statement of Financial Activities on an accrual’s basis, inclusive of VAT. Individual costs are allocated between the various headings in the Statement of Financial Activities by reference to their underlying nature or the reason for which those costs were incurred, on an estimated percentage basis.
Debtors
Trade and other debtors are recognised at the settlement amount due after any trade discount offered. Prepayments are valued at the amount prepaid net of any trade discounts due.
Creditors and Provisions
Creditors and provisions are recognised where the charity has a present obligation resulting from a past event that will probably result in the transfer of funds to a third party and the amount due to settle the obligation can be measured or estimated reliably. Creditors and provisions are normally recognised at their settlement amount after allowing for any trade discounts due.
Tangible Fixed Assets
Tangible fixed assets are capitalised if they exceed £500 and depreciated by 25% per annum on straight line basis, to write off each asset over its estimated useful life.
Pensions
Contributions, which are payable into the personal pension plans of individual members of staff, are charged to the Statement of Financial Activities in the period to which they relate.
Operating Leases
There are no operating leases active with Flame International.
Taxation
The charity is exempt from tax on its charitable activities.
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Critical accounting estimates and judgements
Estimates and judgements are continually evaluated and are based on historical experience and other factors, including expectations of future events that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances. The Charity makes estimates and assumptions concerning the future. The resulting accounting estimates and assumptions will, by definition, seldom equal the related actual results.
There are no critical judgements, significant assumptions concerning the future and key sources of estimation of uncertainty at the reporting date that have a significant risk of causing a material adjustment to the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities within the next financial year.
1. Analysis of charitable funds
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| Restricted - missions Seedfield Armenia Persecuted Church DRC Ukraine Nigeria Total restricted Designated funds CEO Fund Bursaries Tithe General Total Unrestricted Total |
1,000 - - - 1,000 13,501 - 4,573 - 8,928 12,131 60,000 19,710 - 52,420 - 8,450 8,450 - - - 20,855 - 200 21,055 - 7,760 7,760 - - |
| 26,632 97,065 40,493 200 83,403 |
|
| - - 24,000 12,000 36,000 9,180 (471) 8,709 14,736 16,164 1,428 166,430 234,329 277,217 (27,893) 95,649 |
|
| 199,610 234,329 291,953 (200) 141,786 |
|
| 226,242 331,394 332,446 - 225,189 |
Seedfield
£1000 was given from the Seedfield Trust towards the training of Chaplains in the South Sudanese Army. As yet we have not had the opportunity to spend the remainder of this fund.
Armenia
Flame ran an appeal for work with Church Pastors in Armenia so we could provide accommodation and food for them to attend a Forge Course in Armenia.
Persecuted Church
Jerusalem Trust granted Flame a £60,000 grant across three years. This FY £20,000 was spent on two missions to Istanbul and one to Central Asia.
DRC
Donations given by West Street Church Fellowship were for the purpose of the mission to DRC in October 2024. These were spent during and in the follow up to the mission.
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Ukraine & Nigeria
Two appeals to supporters were made regarding the Nigeria and upcoming Ukraine missions, these restricted funds are for those specific missions.
CEO Fund
Our current CEO doesn’t draw a salary and works as a volunteer. We are allocating funds as part of succession planning so that we can recruit and pay a CEO in the future.
Bursaries
The trustees agreed to allocate a fund to give 50% bursaries towards mission and courses to ensure a great diversity of people can participate.
Tithe
We aim to give 10% of donations away as a tithe, based on our policy for overseas giving and in line with our charitable objectives.
2. Analysis of Income and Expenditure
| Income Donations and legacies Flame 1000 Team contributions Individual contributions Gift Aid Legacies Churches Speaking Gifts Grants & Appeals Income from charitable activities Investments Deposit interest (Redwood) Other income Sales - Events bookings Other income Income Total |
Unrestricted Restricted This year Last year 88,945 88,945 80,872 43,989 43,989 49,234 15,817 15,817 66,653 31,342 31,342 29,975 7,341 7,341 1,480 17,642 17,642 14,633 1,789 1,789 97,065 97,065 3,000 |
|---|---|
| 206,865 97,065 303,930 245,847 4,162 4,162 3,150 22,294 22,294 9,465 1,008 1,008 4,223 |
|
| 29,253 29,253 13,688 |
|
| 234,329 97,065 331,394 262,684 |
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Expenditure
Grants payable in furtherance of Charitable objects
| Grants Expenditure on charitable activities Mission travel Mission Conferences Mission Subsistence Mission other Mission Staffing Communications - Burning issues Training & Events Staffing UK Events & Training Expenditure on charitable activities Totals Raising funds Communications - Creative fees Governance Bank Charges Independent examiners fee_(note 4) Insurance Legal & professional Trustee costs Other _Governance Costs Totals Support Costs Cleaning Consumables Other management & Admin IT Rent & Service Charge Support staffing Support Costs Totals Expenditure Total Net income / (expenditure) |
14,736 14,736 21,062 42,820 42,820 32,185 3,958 40,493 44,450 13,846 15,818 15,818 10,263 4,674 4,674 2,309 14,522 14,522 13,582 15,444 15,444 14,072 64,441 64,441 54,938 35,382 35,382 19,884 |
|---|---|
| 197,059 40,493 237,553 161,388 |
|
| 13,135 13,135 18,302 1,324 1,324 952 870 870 675 9,396 9,396 3,415 35 35 442 220 220 1,916 306 |
|
| 11,846 11,846 7,706 1,696 1,696 672 672 1,546 2,965 2,965 164 2,441 2,441 2,219 10,260 10,260 8,289 37,182 37,182 37,434 |
|
| 55,176 55,176 49,652 |
|
| 291,953 40,493 332,446 258,110 |
|
| (57,624) 56,571 (1,052) 4,573 |
3. Grants payable
£25,832 was given in grants during this financial year, largely to church ministry and mission work in the countries we operate in.
Institutions received: £21,632
Individuals received: £4,200
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- Independent examina�on fees
Fees payable to the independent examiner for:
Independent examination services
| 2025 | 2024 |
|---|---|
| £ | £ |
| 750 | 720 |
- Staf costs and staf numbers and employee benefts
The total staff costs and employee benefits for the reporting period are analysed as follows:
| Wages and salaries Employer contributions to pension plans Income tax/Student loan/NI contributions |
2025 2024 92,942 80,043 1,988 1,530 20,295 15,507 |
|---|---|
| 115,225 97,080 |
The average head count of employees during the year was a follows:
| 2025 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|
| Average head count | 5 | 5 |
No employees or Key management personnel received employee benefits of more than £60,000.
- Accounts Receivable & Prepayments
| Accounts receivable Prepayments Total |
2025 2024 11,807 6,471 14,235 22,316 |
|---|---|
| 26,042 28,787 |
Accounts receivable – Legacy promised but not yet received, expected Gift Aid.
Prepayments – Insurance, Event prepayments, Mission prepayments.
- Liabili�es
| Accounts payable Deferred Income Totals |
2025 2024 12,210 28,498 7,271 2,375 |
|---|---|
| 19,481 30,873 |
Accounts payable – PAYE Q4, Forge 2 room hire, March Burning Issues, rent, training expenses, Independent Examiner payment.
Deferred income – Income from a donor specified for next FY, Forge tickets paid for next FY, Gift Aid overclaim.
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