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2024-04-30-accounts

Evangelical Walking Church

Charity No 1196231

ANNUAL TRUSTEES REPORT AND ANNUAL ACCOUNTS

For the Year Ending 30th April 2024

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Page
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: Rev. Serge Muteba N’Sapu - Chairperson Mrs Mireille N’Sapu – Vice – Chairperson Mrs Jeanine Ndaya N’Kallo – Secretary Mrs Lucie Bunga - Treasury Mr Makoba Kyandwe Kadicha - Trustee

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 30th April 2024

The trustees have pleasure in presenting their report together with the financial statements and the independent examiner’s report for the year ended 30th April 2024.

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:

Types of Activities

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Beneficiary Groups

  1. General public and all mankind.

The main Activities and Achievements

We had our AGM on the 20th of December 2023 and the accounts been submitted to the members.

The following is the chairman's report for May 2023 to April 2024.

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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 strong compared to the previous years, and as a result we were able to meet our planned goals. The church meetings in physical and online for many of our members have been a success, leading to a positive financial contribution compared to the previous years. Hope these financial successes will continue in the next financial year as church members continue to physically meet and boost our donations. The grant from the ESC LOTTERY FUND 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 2025, and signed on their behalf by:

Rev Serge Muteba N'sapu Chairman

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Independent Examiner’s Report For the Year Ended 30st April 2024

I report on the accounts of the charity for the year ended 30st April 2024, 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 the terms of the Charities and Trustee Investment (Scotland) Act 2005 (“the 2005Act”) and the Charities Accounts (Scotland) Regulations 2006 (as amended) (“the 2006 Regulations”). The charity’s trustees consider that the audit requirement of Regulation 10(1) (d) of the 2006 Regulations does not apply. It is my responsibility to examine the accounts as required under section 449(1) (c) of the 2005 Act 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 Regulation 11 of the 2006 Regulations. 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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18/02/2025

Mr. Peter Sama

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

Relevant professional qualifications and body

AIA – Member of the Association of International Accountants ACIE – Affiliate Member

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Statement of Receipts and Payments

For the Year Ended 30th April 2024

Receipts
Note		 Unrestricted
Funds
Restricted
Funds
Total for
2024
Total for
2023
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		 - -
-
-
-
7,069
7,069
9,905
19,780
-
19,780
11,509
-
-
-
-
19,780
7,069
26,849
21,414
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
19,780
7,069
26,849
21,414
-
-
-
-
14,787
5,470
20,257
9,764
-
-
-
-
500
-
500
500
-
1,599
1,599
-
-
-
-
-
15,287
7,069
22,356
10,264
4,493
-
4,493
11,150
-
-
-
-
4,493
-
4,493
11,150

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

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Statement of balances

As at 30th April 2024

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Unrestricted Restricted Total Total
Funds Reconciliation Funds Funds 2024 2023
Cash at Bank & in Hand - 01/05/2023 -
1,879 - 1,879
Surplus/(Deficit) for the year 4,493 - 4,493 1,879
Cash at Bank & In Hand 6,372 - 6,372 1,879
Bank and Cash Balances
Bank Current Account 6,372 - 6,372 1,879
Cash in Hand - - - -
6,372 - 6,372 1,879
Investments - - - -
Other Assets (Unrestricted Fund)
Land & Building - - - -
Motor Vehicle - - - -
Fitness Equipment - 1,599 1,599 -
- 1,599 1,599 -
Equipment at estimated value: - - - -
- - - -
- - - -
Fixture & Fitting at cost:
- - - -
Total Assets 6,372 1,599 7,971 1,879
Liabilities (Unrestricted Fund)
Other Creditors 500 - 500 500
500 - 500 500
Contingent Liabilities - - - -
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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 3oth April 2024

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 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
2024
Total for
2023
-
7,069
7,069
9,905
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
7,069.00
7,069.00
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
Project Co - ordinator		 Unrestricted
Funds
Restricted
Funds
Total for
2024
Total for
2023
1,419
870
2,289
2,000
6,200
1,650
7,850
4,313
450
-
450
506
180
-
180
210
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
309
150
459
456
-
-
-
-
1,115
-
1,115
1,073
-
-
-
-
1,400
-
1,400
2,070
354
-
354
-
180
-
180
102
980
1,120
2,100
2,100
752
-
752
1,170
1,448
-
1,448
1,885
-
1,680
1,680
2,800
14,787
5,470
20,257
18,685

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Notes to the Accounts - For the Year Ended 30th April 2024

6. Grants & Donations made

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

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Unrestricted Restricted Total for Total for
funds funds 2024 2023
Grants - - - -
Donations - - - -
- - - -
7. Governance Costs
Annual Accounts & AGM 350.00 - 350.00 350.00
Independence Examination 150.00 - 150.00 150.00
Legal Advice - - - -
500.00 - 500.00 500.00
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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 charities

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

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