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Evangelical Walking Church

Charity No 1196231

ANNUAL TRUSTEES REPORT AND ANNUAL ACCOUNTS

For the Year Ending 31[st ] May 2023

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

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Reference and Administrative Details	3
Trustees Annual Report	4
Independent Examiner’s Report	8
Receipts and Payments Accounts	10
Statement of Balances	11
Notes to the Annual Accounts	12

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REFERENCE AND ADMINISTARTION

Charity Name: Evangelical Walking Church

Charity Registration Number: 1196231

Principal Office: 97 Elmdale Crescent BIRMINGHAM B31 1SP

Registered Office: 97 Elmdale Crescent BIRMINGHAM B31 1SP

Current Trustees: Mrs Jeanine Ndaya N’Kallo Mr Makoba Kyandwe Kadicha Rev. Serge Muteba N’Sapu

Independent Accountants: Ethnic Minority Resource Centre Suite 4.6, 4th Floor

Standard Buildings 94 Hope Street Glasgow, G2 6PH

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Trustees’ Annual Report

For the Year Ended 31[st] May 2023

The trustees have pleasure in presenting their report together with the financial statements and the independent examiner’s report for the year ended 31[st] May 2023.

STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT

Constitution

Evangelical Walking Church is a registered charity in England and Wales, registration number 1196231. All its affairs are governed by the Board of Trustees as stipulated in the constitution of Evangelical Walking Church, which was adopted on 21/10/2021.

Appointment of Trustees

Trustee members are appointed by Annual General Meeting established by the constitution. An induction programme for any new members will takes place at which training, and governance support is given to ensure that Trustee members are familiar with the Charity's values, aims and responsibilities in their role as designated trustees of the charity.

Charitable purposes

The advancement of religion

Objectives

The objective of The Evangelical Walking Church is to advance the Christian religion by:

• Promotion of the Christian faith through worship, teaching and associated with religious services and activities, including.

• The relief of poverty amongst church members and the general public, especially in the United Kingdom but also,

• Other parts of the world as the Trustees may decide.

Types of Activities

• 1) It makes grants, donations, loans, and gifts to individuals.

• 2) It makes grants, donations, or gifts to organisations.

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• 3) It provides human resources.

• 4) It provides buildings/facilities/open space. 5) It provides services.

• 6) Provides advocacy/advice/information.

• 7) Sponsors and undertake research.

• 8) Acts as an umbrella or resource body.

Beneficiary Groups

1. General public and all mankind.

The main Activities and Achievements

We had our AGM on the 15th of December 2022 and the accounts been submitted to the members.

The following is the chairman's report for June 2022 to May 2023.

• 1) There were no regular church services every week as usual throughout the year under review due to lockdown caused by COVID - 19.

• 2) From April 2021 the church continued with the services through ZOOM and YouTube.

• 3) In Summer 2021, the church had some days as the lockdown was eased to allow church meetings in physically while observing all the COVID19 rules.

• 4) During the period under review, the church was not able to host the special Youth Meeting physical but through ZOOM.

• 5) We also missed the Passover Conference due to COVID - 19.

• 6) Also we could not organise annual Conference for all individuals in the city of Leeds as planned; this campaign aims to bring restoration to all people in this city. The campaign is directed to touch one’s family, relationship, spirituality and so much more.

• 7) Other activities conducted outside our normal Sunday service during the year are: - Children Sunday class, youth groups, Ladies meeting, Men’s fellowship, prayer groups, we conducted special Sunday services like Mothers and Father’s Day, Children Sunday service, Youth Sunday service, Good Friday service, and a new year crossover service.

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Financial Review

The accounts have been prepared on a Receipts and Payments basis and in accordance with the applicable Accounting Standards, Statement of Recommended Practice, Accounting Reporting by charities (SORP 2005) and applicable accounting standards and the charities Acts 1993.

Financial performance:

Our financial performance was significantly weak compared to the previous year due to COVID – 19 as a result we could not meet our planned goals. The failure for church not meeting in physical led to many members not been able to make their normal donations as in the previous years. Hope these financial challenges will easy out when the COVID – 19 restrictions are lifted, and church members can physically meet which can boost our donations. The grant from the city council and support from church members have been a source of revenue for the year under review.

Reserve Policy

The trustees’ policy is to establish and maintain a reserve that can meet at least 3 months of our normal operating costs. Now, the trustees make sure that any finances that remain are held in the charity account to build up our future reserve according to the charity objectives.

Risk Management

First a special meeting called to discuss any special project. Committee members made aware of any risks involved. Once the Funding secured only then project will be approved.

Plans for the Future Period

The church plans to help and bring many people to Christ and support them out of financial difficulties for example Asylum seekers, destitute, students and older people who finds it difficult to use the public transport to come to Sunday service and other meetings.

Declaration

The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above on 31st January 2024, and signed on their behalf by:

Rev Serge Muteba N'sapu Chairman

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Independent Examiner’s Report

For the Year Ended 31st May 2023

I report on the accounts of the Evangelical Walking Church for the year ended 31st May 2023, which are set out on pages 9 to 12.

Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner

The charity’s trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with Part 8 of the Charities Act 2011 or, for charitable companies, section 386 of the Companies Act 2006. The charity’s trustees consider that the audit requirement of the Charities Act 2011 does not apply. It is my responsibility to examine the accounts as required under the Charities Act 2011 and to state whether particular matters have come to my attention.

Basis of independent examiner’s statement

My examination is carried out in accordance with Charities Act 2011. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts and seeks explanations from the trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit, and consequently, I do not express an audit opinion on the view given by the accounts.

Independent examiner’s statement

In the course of my examination, no matter has come to my attention: -

1. Which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect, the requirements: -

2. To keep accounting records in accordance with section 44(1) (a) of the 2005 Act and Regulation 4 of the 2006 Regulations, and

3. To prepare Accounts which accord with the accounting records and comply with Regulation 9 of the 2006 Regulations

Have not been met, or

1. To which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.

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22/03/2023

Mr. Peter Sama

HPJ - CA Suite 4.6, 4[th] Floor Standard Buildings 94 Hope Street Glasgow, G2 6PH

Relevant professional qualifications and body

FCPA – Fellow Member of Certified Public Accountant AIA – Associate Member of Association of International Accountants AMBA – Associate Member of the Association of MBA ACIE – Affiliate Member of Association of Charities Independent Examiners

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Statement of Receipts and Payments

For the Year Ended 31st May 2023

Receipts Note	Unrestricted Funds Restricted Funds Total for 2023 Total for 2022
Voluntary Receipts: Membership Fee Grants 4 Receipts from Charitable Activities Bank Interest Receipts from Charitable Activities Proceed from sale of Fixed Assets Proceed from sale of Investments Total Receipts Payments Cost of Fundraising Activities Cost of Charitable Activities 5 Grants and Donations 6 Governance Costs 7 Purchase of Fixed Assets Purchase of Investments Total Payments Surplus/(Deficit) for the year Transfer between funds Surplus/ (Deficit) for the year Receipts from Assets & Investment Sales	- - - - - 9,905 9,905 - 11,509 - 11,509 10,304 - - - -
	11,509 9,905 21,414 10,304 - - - - - - - -
	11,509 9,905 21,414 10,304
	- - - - 9,130 9,555 18,685 9,764 - - - - 500 350 850 540 - - - - - - - -
	9,630 9,905 19,535 10,304
	1,879 - 1,879 - - - - -
	1,879 - 1,879 -

The Notes on Pages 11 and 12 form an integral part of these accounts

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Cash at Bank & in Hand - 01/06/2022 Funds Reconciliation Surplus/(Deficit) for the year	Unrestricted Funds Restricted Funds Total 2023 Total 2022 - - - - 1,879 - 1,879 -
Cash at Bank & In Hand	1,879 - 1,879 -
Bank Current Account 1,879 - 1,879 - - - - - 1,879 - 1,879 - - - - - Other Assets (Unrestricted Fund) Land & Building - - - - - - - - Office Equipment - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Total Assets 1,879 - 1,879 - 500 - 500 540 500 - 500 540 Contingent Liabilities - - - - Other Creditors Fixture & Fitting at cost: Investments Liabilities (Unrestricted Fund) Motor Vehicle Equipment at estimated value: Bank and Cash Balances Cash in Hand
	- - - - - - - - - - - - 1,879 - 1,879 - 500 - 500 540 500 - 500 540 - - - -

The charity had both restricted and unrestricted funds

The Notes on pages 11 to 12 form integral part of these accounts

Rev. Serge Muteba N’Sapu

Chairperson

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Notes to the Accounts - For the Year Ended 31st May 2023

1. Basis of Accounting

These assounts have been prepared on the Receipts and Payment basis in accordance with the Charities & Trustee Investment (Scotland) Act 2005 and the Charities Accounts (Scotland) Regulations 2006 (as amended)

2. Nature and purpose of funds

During the year under review, all of the charity's funds were unrestricted and were used at the discretion of the trustees. The charity received donations from its members and non - members. All the funds received were wholly and exlusively used for pursuit and furtherance of the charity's objects as stipulated in its constitution. Restricted funds may only be used for specific purposes. Restrictions arise when specified by the donor or when funds are raised for specific purpose. During the period under review, the charity did not receive any restricted funds.

3.Related Party Transactions

There was no remuneration paid to any charity trustee or to any person connected to a trustee during the year.

4. Grants Received

There was one grant received by the charity during the year under review.

Government Grants Gift Aid Claims Main Grant Grants received	Unrestricted Funds Restricted Funds Total for 2023 Total for 2022
	- 9,905 9,905 - - - - - - - - -
	- 9,905.00 9,905.00 -

5. Cost of Charitable Activities

5. Cost of Charitable Activities
Refreshment/Hospitality/Entertainment Rent Outreach/youth Activities Fuel Gas & Electricity Computer Expenses Printing & Publicity Stationeries & Postage Telephone, Fax & Internet Cleaning, Rates & Water Training, Seminars & Confrence Members Welfare/Benevolence Travel and Accomodation Repair & Renewal Miscellaneous TOTAL Volunteer Allowances Tithe of Tithes Project Co - ordinator	Unrestricted Funds Restricted Funds Total for 2023 Total for 2022
	1,040 960 2,000 304 3,513 800 4,313 3,000 506 - 506 - 210 - 210 - - - - 454 - - - 650 9 447 456 - - - - 58 425 648 1,073 388 - - - - 270 1,800 2,070 1,701 - - - 578 102 - 102 879 - 2,100 2,100 1,350 1,170 - 1,170 402 - - - - 1,885 - 1,885 - - 2,800 2,800 -
	9,130 9,555 18,685 9,764

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Notes to the Accounts - For the Year Ended 31st May 2023

6. Grants & Donations made

There was no donations nor grant that was made during the period.

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8. Transfers between funds

There was no any transfer of funds from either unrestricted or restricted funds.

9. Funds collected for other

There was no any fund collected on behalf of other charities during the period under i

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