2023-12-31-accounts - Christian Mission Church

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Registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales number 1197172

Christian Mission Church Charity FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 December 2023

Christian Mission Church Charity

Financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2023

Contents	Pages
Trustees’ annual report	1-3
Independent Examiner’s report on the financial statements	4
Statement of financial activities	5
Balance sheet	6
Notes to the financial statements	7

General information

Charity number

Registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales number 1197172

Address

118 Bury Street, Ruislip, HA4 7TG

Bankers

Metro Bank, 50 High St, Uxbridge UB8 1JP

Independent Examiner

Daniils Goloveckis, 35 Millers Way, Houghton Regis, Bedfordshire, LU5 5FH

Christian Mission Church Charity

Trustee’s annual report for the year ended 31 December 2023

The trustees present their report on Christian Mission Church, the “charity”, together with the financial statements of the charity for the year ended 31 December 2023.

Christian Mission Church Charity (registered number 1197172) has set the following objectives:

• Advance Christianity in the UK by spreading the gospel through preaching, supporting other Christian organisations, and participating in public events. This includes preaching and praying in public, visiting prisons, hospitals, orphanages, schools, and universities, and facilitating support for existing Christians and/or Christian organisations.

Prevent or relieve poverty in the UK by providing grants, items, and services to individuals in need
and/or charities or other organisations working to prevent or relieve poverty.

• Focus on working with young people by organising events, Bible studies, and meetings aimed at instilling Christian values and creating a supportive community for the younger generation. This includes youth evangelism-oriented events, Friday services, Bible courses, and mid-week gatherings (cell groups) across London and England.

WE AIM TO:

• Work within local and broader communities to improve the quality of life of individuals by spreading the Gospel and offering spiritual or emotional restoration and hope for the future.

• Engage with youth and teenagers by organising meetings and events (including Sunday School lessons) to instil Christian values and promote a healthy society, helping them avoid negative influences such as substance abuse and mental health issues.

The trustees confirm that they have referred to the guidance contained in the Charity Commission’s general guidance on public benefit when reviewing the charity’s aims and objectives and in planning future activities and setting policies for the year.

ACHIEVEMENTS AND PERFORMANCE IN 2023

The achievements and performance of Christian Mission Church Charity have been measured by several key indicators. Increased attendance at Sunday services and other gatherings demonstrates the charity’s success in engaging the community. Additionally, the growing number of members volunteering in charity projects and the success of fundraising activities further highlight the positive impact of the organisation.

The charity’s online engagement has also played a significant role in its success. This includes participation in online services and other content, as well as the popularity of mid-week groups. Notably, the charity adapted its outreach strategies to provide consistent online engagement.

PLANS FOR 2024/2025

In the coming year, the charity plans to:

Expand programmes for young people, organising events and initiatives in collaboration
with other organisations.
Increase fundraising efforts to support expanded programmes and partnership projects.
Continue investing in summer programmes and community events aimed at spiritual and
emotional development.

• Grow the donor base, attract corporate sponsors, and apply for grants while working with local authorities to raise funds and awareness for our causes.

• Develop relationships with other charities and churches in England and the UK to collaborate on community improvement initiatives.

Christian Mission Church Charity Trustee’s annual report for the year ended 31 December 2023

FINANCIAL REVIEW

The charity’s principal source of funding has been donations. The trustees have adopted a reserves policy to ensure continuity and financial stability.

STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE, AND MANAGEMENT

The charity was formed by constitution dated 16 December 2021. The governing body of the charity is committee which meets at least 10 times per annum. Subject to the constitution, trustees may be elected by members at an Annual General Meeting and co-opted by the committee. Trustees retire at the end of the Annual General Meeting next after their appointment but shall be eligible for re-election at that Annual General Meeting.

THE TRUSTEES

The trustees who managed the affairs of the charity during its financial year 2022/2023 were as follows:

Mr Vitalii Popovych (Chairman) Mr Vasily Strelnikov (Trustee) Mrs Olga Ostapenko (Secretary) Mrs Elvira Prokofieva (Treasurer)

STATEMENT OF TRUSTEES’ RESPONSIBILITIES

The Charities Act 2011 requires the trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial year, which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charity and of the excess of income over expenditure for that period. In preparing those financial statements, the trustees are required to:

select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently.
make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent.
state whether applicable accounting standards have been followed, subject to any material departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements; and
prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the charity will continue its activities.

The trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records which disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charity and which enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with Accounting and Reporting by Charities – Statement of Recommended Practice (SORP 2005). They have general responsibility for taking such steps as are reasonably open to them to safeguard the assets of the charity and to prevent and detect fraud and other irregularities.

Christian Mission Church Charity

Trustee’s annual report for the year ended 31 December 2023

RISK AND INTERNAL CONTROL

The trustees have overall responsibility for ensuring that the charity has an appropriate system of controls, financial and otherwise. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charity and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities and to provide reassurance that:

its assets are safeguarded against unauthorised use or disposition.
proper records are maintained, and financial information is reliable; and
the charity complies with relevant laws and regulations.

As part of the charity’s risk management process the trustees acknowledge their responsibility for the charity’s system of internal control and reviewing its effectiveness. It is also recognised by the trustees that such a system is designed to manage rather than eliminate the risk of failure to achieve the charity’s objectives and can only provide reasonable, not absolute, assurance against material misstatement or loss.

INDEPENDENT EXAMINER

The trustees will place a resolution at the annual general meeting to appoint Daniils Goloveckis as an Independent Examiner for the ensuing financial year.

Approved by the trustees and signed on their behalf by:

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Mrs Olga Ostapenko (Secretary)

4 Titan Terrace, Oakgrove, Milton Keynes,

Buckinghamshire, MK10 9UN

Date: 12/10/24

Christian Mission Church Charity Independent examiner’s report

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 144(2) of the Charities Act 2011 (the Act) and that an independent examination is needed.

It is my responsibility to:

examine the accounts under section 145 of the Act.
to follow the procedures laid down in the general directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act; and
to state whether particular matters have come to my attention.

BASIS OF INDEPENDENT EXAMINER’S REPORT

My examination was carried out in accordance with the general directions given by the Charity Commission. 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 no opinion is given as to whether the accounts present a ‘true and fair view’ and the report is limited to those matters set out in the statement below.

INDEPENDENT EXAMINER’S STATEMENT

In connection with my examination, it can be concluded that,

(1) trustees have met the requirements to ensure that:
proper accounting records are kept in accordance with section 130 of the Act; and
accounts are prepared which agree with the accounting records and comply with the accounting requirements of the Act; or
(2) the accounts can be reached.

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Daniils Goloveckis

Date: 30 October 2024

Christian Mission Church Charity Statement of financial activities for the year ended 31 December 2023

Unrestricted funds Year ended 31 December 2023

Notes Incoming resources Voluntary income Brought forward from prior year Other incoming resources	£ 103,504 7,764 18,123
Total incoming resources Resources expended Charitable activities	129,391
Grants and Camp Ministryand Events	19,323 6,456
Media Service	1,063
Total charitable activities	26,842
Other Cost Rent and Rates Utilities Stationary, printing Other office expenses Travel Vehicle Costs Legal and Professional Fees Insurance Staff Cost	55,380 6,616 287 1,847 4,352 4,782 1,198 789 25,259
Total resources expended	127,352
Net incoming resources	2,039
Total funds carried forward	2,039

All of the activities of the charity are classed as continuing. All gains and losses in the year are included above.

Christian Mission Church Charity Notes for financial statement year ended 31 December 2023

31 December 2023 £

Notes

Current assets
Debtors		-
Cash at bank on hand		2,039
Total current assets Creditors: amounts falling due within one year	-
Net curent assets.		2,039
Net assets		2,039
Funds of the charity
Unrestricted funds		2,039
Total funds		2,039

These financial statements were approved by all participates on 27 October 2024 and signed on their behalf by:

------------------------------------------------------- Vitalii Popovych Elvira Prokofieva Chairman Treasurer Date: 27/10/2024

Christian Mission Church Charity Notes for financial statement year ended 31 December 2023

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1 . Accounting policies

The principal accounting policies which have been applied in dealing with items which are considered material in relation to the charity’s financial statements are set out below. The accounting policies have been applied consistently throughout the year.

Basis of preparation

Receipts and payments method of preparation adopted as charity has a gross income less than £250,000 during the year. It consists of an account summarising all money received and paid out by the charity in the financial year, and a statement giving details of its assets and liabilities at the end of the year. Accounts prepared in accordance with the 2008 Regulations and the applicable SORP.

Accounting records

Christian Mission Church Charity maintains accounting records as required by Part 8 of the Charities Act. Annual statements prepared according to records in which transactions and events with all the relevant invoices, receipts and other associated documentation.

2. Contracts and commitments

No capital expenditure had been contracted for as of 31 December 2023.

3. Contingent liabilities

Christian Mission Church Charity had no contingent liabilities as of 31 December 2023.

4. Control

Christian Mission Church Charity is not under the control of any other party.

5. Trustees’ remuneration and related party transactions

Trustees make donations to the charity and do not reclaim out of pocket expenses.

6. Taxation

The charity is a registered charity and accordingly is exempt from taxation on its income and gains where they are applied for charitable purposes.