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| |---|---| |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| Page **1** of **12** 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 Page **2** of **12** 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. Page **3** of **12** REGISTERED CHARITY NO. 1196348 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: - 1) The Prevention or Relief of Poverty - 2) Empowering persons through the provision of education to assist persons in self-help to improve and attain a better quality of life. - 3) Advancing the community through the provision of outreach projects to offer guidance and provide information, practical advice, and emotional support. - 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** 1. 8 families were supported across Essex. 2. 88 food parcels were distributed during the Christmas family Bash, December of 2022 3. 70 persons including women and their children were given Christmas presents and gift cards. Page **4** of **12** REGISTERED CHARITY NO. 1196348 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 Page **5** of **12** 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: - examine the accounts (under section 43(3)(a) of the 1993 Act); - to follow the procedures laid down in the General Directions given by the Charity - Commissioners (under section 43(7)(b) of the 1993 Act); and - 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, - to keep accounting records in accordance with section 41 of the 1993 Act; and - To prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and comply with the accounting - 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 Page **6** of **12** REGISTERED CHARITY NO. 1196348 ## **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
-| |---|---|---|---| ||980||980| ||-
891
100||-
891
100| ||991||991| ||(11)
0||(11)
0| ||(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. Page **7** of **12** 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| |---|---| ||89
(100)| ||(11)| ||| ||(11)| ||(11)
-| ||(11)| Victoria Erikume V.Onyesoh 14[th ] May 2023 Page **8** of **12** REGISTERED CHARITY NO. 1196348 ## **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| |---|---|---|---| Page **9** of **12** REGISTERED CHARITY NO. 1196348 |Page**10**of**12**
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)
-
-| |---|---|---| REGISTERED CHARITY NO. 1196348 |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)| |---|---|---| ## 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. Page **11** of **12**