REGISTERED CHARITY NO. 1196348
MEG’S ARM OF LOVE
REGISTERED CHARITY NO. 1196348
Trustees’ Annual Report & Statement of Financial Activity
for the Year Ended 31st December 2022
Trustees
David Onyesoh (Chair) Victoria Erikume Gideon Onyesoh Emmanuel Erikume
REGISTERED CHARITY NO. 1196348
MEG’S ARM OF LOVE
Trustees’ Annual Report & Statement of Financial Activity
for the Year Ended 31st December 2022
| Contents | Pages |
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| Charity information | 2 |
| Trustee’s annual report | 3 |
| Independent Examiner's report | 6 |
| Statement of financial activities (incorporating the income | and expenditure account) 7 |
| Balance sheet | 8 |
| Notes to the account | 9 |
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REGISTERED CHARITY NO. 1196348
MEG’S ARM OF LOVE Charity information Registered Charity Name MEG’S ARM OF LOVE Charity Number 1196348 Registered Address 61 Bridge Street, Kington, HR5 3DJ Trustees David Onyesoh (Chair) Victoria Erikume Gideon Onyesoh Emmanuel Erikume Banker APS Financial-CASH PLUS BANK Accountant E&E Accounting and Tax Services 19 Cedar Corner, Stotfold SG5 4SS
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REGISTERED CHARITY NO. 1196348
TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT & STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITY FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31[st] , 2022.
Structure, Governance & Management
Type of Governing Document
Constitution- based on the Charity Commission’s model governing document for Charitable Incorporated Organisations.
Charitable Objectives
As defined in the Charities Constitution (Governing Document)
The Charities Objects are: “The Meg’s Arm of Love is a charity used for the interest of the public. It is for the prevention or relief of poverty in particular but not exclusively of single mothers and their children, and persons affected by homelessness, in such ways as the trustees think fit, such as:
a) Empowering persons Through the provision of education to assist persons in self-help to improve and attain a better quality of life.
b) Advancing the community through the provision of outreach projects to offer guidance and provide information, practical advice, and emotional support.”
Trustee Appointment Methods
Recruitment and Selection of new trustees is in obedience with the charity’s constitution and with the Trustees acknowledgement and consent. The criteria set for the suitable candidate would be someone who is of legal age and is committed to the needs and stipulations of the organisation.
Charity Activities
The Charities registration took place during the pandemic. In spite of this, Meg’s Arm of Love was able to open a bank account and also raise awareness of the Charities existence (mostly to friends, family, associates) and goals through online activities. i.e., WhatsApp, circulation of PayPal Giving Fund donation link, Charity Business cards etc.
On a small-scale Meg’s Arm of Love was able to execute projects with the target to continue to expand in capacity so as to have a larger reach. The charity has persons and societal-based projects and services in affiliation with other organisations with related goals.
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The Charities activities is for the publics benefit and the Trustees uphold that they have acted in accordance with their duty to have due regard to the guidance on public benefit published by the Charity Commission in exercising their powers or duties.
Charity’s Accomplishments & Achievements
Goals of the Charity, Main Activities and Administration of our Projects
When executing our projects in England – Essex and other parts of the United Kingdom, the trustees are conscious of the charity commission guidelines on Public aid and believe that the Charity has acted in accordance with the duty in
Section 17 (S) of the charity Act 2011 . The charity’s main goals are summarised as follows:
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1) The Prevention or Relief of Poverty
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2) Empowering persons through the provision of education to assist persons in self-help to improve and attain a better quality of life.
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3) Advancing the community through the provision of outreach projects to offer guidance and provide information, practical advice, and emotional support.
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4) Granting supporting for the cohesiveness of the family structure as a building block of the community/society.
Meg’s Arm of Love Projects, Activities and Achievements
The Feed My Sheep Project: No human being, especially a child should have to go hungry. Thus, this project aims at feeding the community not just on a physical scale but mentally/emotionally and spiritually.
The Agora Forum: This is an assembly (online and/or Onsite) where members of the community come together and reflect on current events/issues and how to stay on top of things and continue to thrive regardless of their circumstances.
What Do You Know? Quiz Night: A monthly activity. General Knowledge quizzes with prizes given at the end to top performers. This is a fun way to educate and inform while having fun.
The Mercy Table: Regular Donation of Food and preloved items to all in need of them.
The Christmas Family Bash: No one should be alone during the festivities. A fun filled program where all attendees talk, dance, laugh, learn, and dine together.
In the United Kingdom
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8 families were supported across Essex.
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88 food parcels were distributed during the Christmas family Bash, December of 2022
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70 persons including women and their children were given Christmas presents and gift cards.
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We believe our greatest achievement has been the emotional support we have given to members of the community aside from the donation of food and other essentials. The pandemic was a very lonely and difficult time for many, and we came to realise that giving is not at its best without love and empathy from the donor to the recipient. We are so pleased to have started off on this platform and hope that we continue to grow in vigour and stability in order to help more people.
Declaration
The Trustees declare that they have approved the trustees report above.
Signed on Behalf of the Charity’s Board of Trustees
Victoria Erikume V.Onyesoh
14[th ] May 2023
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REGISTERED CHARITY NO. 1196348
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER’S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF MEG’S ARM OF LOVE
We report on the accounts of the Trust for the year ended 31 December 2022, which are set out on pages 9 to 13.
Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner
The charity’s trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The charity’s trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year (under section 43(2) of the Charities Act 1993 (the 1993 Act)) and that an independent examination is needed.
It is our responsibility to:
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examine the accounts (under section 43(3)(a) of the 1993 Act);
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to follow the procedures laid down in the General Directions given by the Charity
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Commissioners (under section 43(7)(b) of the 1993 Act); and
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To state whether particular matters have come to our attention.
Basis of independent examiner’s report
Our examination was carried out in accordance with the General Directions given by the Charity Commissioners. 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 seeking explanations from you as trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit, and consequently we do not express an audit opinion on the view given by the accounts.
Independent examiner’s statement
In connection with our examination, no matter has come to our attention:
(1) Which gives us reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the requirements,
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to keep accounting records in accordance with section 41 of the 1993 Act; and
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To prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and comply with the accounting
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requirements of the 1993 Act as amended.
Have not been met; or
(2) To which, in our opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
E&E Accounting and Tax Servcies 19 Cedar Corner, Stotfold SG5 4SS
14[th ] May 2023
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MEG'S ARM OF LOVE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES (Incorporating an Income and Expenditure Account) YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022
| Notes INCOMING RESOURCES FROM CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES General Donations 2 Other income 3 TOTAL INCOMING RESOURCES RESOURCES EXPENDED Cost of Generating Funds Charitable activities 4 Governance 5 TOTAL RESOURCES EXPENDED Net income/(outgoing) resources Total funds brought forward Total funds carried forward |
Un-restricted Funds 2022 £ 980 - |
Restricted Funds 2022 £ - - - - - - - - - - |
Total Funds 2022 £ 980 - |
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| 980 | 980 | ||
| - 891 100 |
- 891 100 |
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| 991 | 991 | ||
| (11) 0 |
(11) 0 |
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| (11) | (11) |
All incoming resources are derived from continuing operations. The charity has no other gains or losses other than those recognised in the Statement of Financial Activities.
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REGISTERED CHARITY NO. 1196348
MEG'S ARM OF LOVE BALANCE SHEET AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2022
| Notes £ FIXED ASSETS Tangible Assets 6 CURRENT ASSETS Debtors 7 Cash at bank and in hand 8 Current Liabilities Creditors: amounts falling due within one year 9 Net Current assets/(Liabilities) TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES FINANCED BY: Unrestricted funds 10 Restricted Funds 10 TOTAL FUNDS 11 |
2022 Total £ - - 89 |
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| 89 (100) |
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| (11) | |
| (11) | |
| (11) - |
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| (11) |
Victoria Erikume V.Onyesoh
14[th ] May 2023
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MEG'S ARM OF LOVE NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022
Note 2. Incoming Resources - General Donations
| General Donations Note 3. Incoming Resources - Other Income Other Donatons Events income Other income Note 4. Resources Expended - Activities Bank charges Events & Other related costs Software Rent Note 5. Resources Expended – Governance Accountancy Other professional fees |
Unrestricted Funds £ 980 980 Unrestricted Funds £ - - - - Unrestricted Funds £ 10 817 41 23 891 Unrestricted Funds £ 100 - 100 |
Restricted Funds £ - - Restricted Funds £ - - - - Restricted Funds £ - - - - - Restricted Funds £ - - - |
2022 2021 Total Total Funds Funds £ £ 980 9,989 980 9,989 2022 2021 Total Total Funds Funds £ £ - - - - - - - - 2022 2021 Total Total Funds Funds £ £ 10 - 817 6,508 41 - 23 100 891 9,619 2022 2021 Total Total Funds Funds £ £ 100 200 - - 100 200 |
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| Page10of12 Note 6. TANGIBLE ASSETS Office Equipment £ Cost - Additions - Revaluation - Disposal - Total Costs - Depreciation Balance brought forward - Charge for the year - Disposal - Transfers Balance carried forward - Net book value At 30 November 2019 - At 30 November 2018 - Note 7. Debtors 2022 This is made up as follows: £ Member Loans - - Note 8. Cash at bank and in hand 2022 £ Cash at bank 10 Cash at hand 79 89 Note 9. Creditors: amounts falling due within one year 2022 This is made up as follows: £ Accountancy Fees - Salary Arears - Other creditors 100 100 Note 10. Movement in funds Opening balance £ Unrestricted funds Charity's fund 0 0 Restricted funds Grants - - |
2022 Total £ - - - - - - - - - - - - 2021 £ - - 2021 £ - - 30 2021 £ - - 489 489 Incoming resources £ 980 980 - - |
2021 Total £ - - - - - - - - - - - - Resources expended £ (991) (991) - - |
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| Note 10.1 Analysis of net assets by fund Cash at bank and in hand Other net assets (liabilities) |
Unrestricted Funds £ 89 (100) (11) |
2022 2021 Restricted Total Total Funds Funds Funds £ £ £ - 89 30 - (100) (489) - (11) (459) |
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Note 11. TRUSTEES REMUNERATION The Trustees did not receive any emoluments and no out of pocket expenses were paid during the year (2021-22: £nil)
- Note 12. As a company, MEG'S ARM OF LOVE is exempt from tax on income and gains falling within section 505 of the Taxes Act 1988 or s256 of the Taxation of Chargeable Gains Act 1992 to the extent that these are applied to its objects. No tax charges have arisen in the Company.
Note 13. Control
The ultimate controlling parties are the directors’ as stated on page 2.
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