Trustees’ annual report (including Directors’ report) for the period
From: Period start date: April 2, 2024 To: Period end date April 1, 2025
Charity name:Holy Ghost Fire Center
Charity registration number:1197926
Company number:AR23-CIO-DEF1-11a
Objectives and activities
| SORP reference | ||
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| Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document |
Para 1.17 | To advance the Christian faith through having a place for worship and gathering for worship and the holding of prayer meetings, lectures, public celebration of Christian festivals, producing and or distributing literature to enlighten others about the Christian Religion. |
| Summary of the main activities in relation to those purposes for the public benefit, in particular, the activities, projects or services identified in the accounts. |
Para 1.17 and 1.19 |
The church was established in April 2023 on its current site and now has a formal membership of approximately eight (8) in number. |
| Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit |
Para 1.18 | The trustees aim to provide well furnished premises to cater for the wide range of activities undertaken in the building. During the year the church has employed full and part time workers to achieve its objectives. |
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SORP reference None for now as we are focusing on growing first . Para 1.38 Policy on grant making
| Policy on social investment including program related investment |
Para 1.38 | This is part of the task we are hoping to undertake in the future when we have become stronger and established. |
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| Contribution made by volunteers |
Para 1.38 | The church welcomes everyone who is coming to be a part of our spiritual activities and it supports them without asking for money. However, the church welcomes free donations in the forms of offering and tithes according to the Christian religion and faith, but no one is forced to give or donate anything. During this period, a total sum of £500 was realised through voluntary donations from members in order to execute some of the goals of the ministry like supporting members that are going through difficult situations. Out of the £500 that came in, £400 was spent on running services and providing other needs that were used for the ministry and to support members who needed our support to get foods and clothing. |
| Other | Membership is eight (8) |
Achievements and performance
| Summary of the main achievements of the charity, identifying the difference the charity’s work has made to the circumstances of its beneficiaries and any wider benefits to society as a whole. |
Para 1.20 | During the year, the church welcomed Additional members-Reading voluntary action, held its general meeting. These activities are principally providing advice, giving charities and similar public bodies with the support and information needed for those organisations to help people disadvantaged by poverty,age,ill-health, disability, financial hardship and similar issues. |
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Achievements against objectives set |
Para 1.41 |
The spiritual objectives of the charity is being achieved as it has been a centre for spiritual support and growth. Our aim is to ensure everyone who comes is supported to grow in their Christian faith and we have been making progress in that direction. We have been able to support some of our members through difficult times, we provided financial and food support to some families that welcomed new babies and they were happy to have received such gifts donation from the ministry. |
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| Performance of fundraising activities against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | Our primary focus is not on raising money but to ensure people grow. In the formative years of the ministry, there was no fundraising but this year, some members and volunteers including the trustees made voluntary contributions and donations to help the charity actualise some of its goals and we are proud we made some progress in supporting members that welcomed new babies to their families. |
| Investment performance against objectives |
Para 1.41 | Currently, the charity is not in a good financial position to make some investments into businesses or bonds in order to raise money. Hopefully when the charity grows bigger, we would consider making investments that would generate future funds for the charity. |
| Other | Future goals for the next year. To continue to be committed with the things of our Lord Jesus Christ, for the word of God said in Matthew 7:8 blessed are those are pure in heart for they shall see the kingdom of God. |
Financial review
| Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period |
Para 1.21 | From inception, there hasn't been fundraising the ministry has been about supporting people spiritually and emotionally. |
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| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held |
Para 1.22 | The charity shall have a bank account opened in its name to hold and save every fundraising activity or offerings and tithes . The charity bank account details are. Barclays bank AccNo- 03419584. Sort code-201817 |
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| Amount of reserves held | Para 1.22 | Currently there is £100 in reserve having spent £400 out of the £500 that was realised through donations and voluntary contributions. |
| Reasons for holding zero reserves |
Para 1.22 | We have £100 in reserve now. |
| Details of fund materially in deficit |
Para 1.24 | Not applicable |
| Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern |
Para 1.23 | The uncertainties we have is if it continues for too long without any voluntary financial support or income from members it could threaten our continued existence. We do hope we would be able to raise funds as we grow in number. |
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| The charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising) |
Para 1.47 | The charity’s principal sources of funding is individual free will donations, tithes and offerings. |
| Investment policy and objectives including any social investment policy adopted |
Para 1.46 | Currently, we have not been able to make any investments into businesses to raise funds. This is an option we would consider in due time . |
| A description of the principal risks facing the charity |
Para 1.46 | The principal risk facing the charity is financial stability, the lack of financial support and free will donations is the major risk as we will not be able to support members financially should they require any kind of financial assistance in difficult times. Also, we will not be able to acquire our own physical facilities. Currently, we contributed £500 and much of the donations came from us the pioneers/founders of the charity. We bear much of the financial burden and the risk is that if people are not able to support us financially, we would be unable to get our own property and also support a large number of people in the community who come to us for help in times of crises. |
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| Other | We are Christian church, we gather together to worship our Lord Jesus Christ, touching people's lives and studying the Word of God and follow the supernatural divine direction of God Almighty. |
Structure, governance and management
| Description of charity’s trusts: | ||
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| Type of governing document: for example,trust deed, memorandum and articles of association etc |
Para 1.25 | Deed of trust. |
| How is the charity constituted? for example limited company, unincorporated association, CIO |
Para 1.25 | Trust |
| Trustee selection methods including details of any constitutional provisions e.g. election to post or name of any person or body entitled to appoint one or more trustees |
Para 1.25 | Trustees where appointed at the general meeting of the charity. |
Additional information (optional)
You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
| Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees |
Para 1.51 | Everything is done by voluntary memberships and people are trained in the doctrine of the Bible. The Bible is the main material we use to teach people, we use it to teach the principle and person of Jesus and to model his peaceful, caring , loving and compassionate personality and implore everyone to behave like Christ. |
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| The charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works |
Para 1.51 | The organisational structure is the Lead Pastor (trustee), other trustees and members of the charity. The Lead Pastor (Uche Ikejiaku) takes decisions as appropriate And approved by the trustee members, he is responsible for preaching, bible study and organising church services on Sundays . Presently , the charity is not networking with any third party or wider network. |
| Relationship with any related parties |
Para 1.51 | The charity presently has not affiliations or relationships with any related parties. |
| Other | The charity is looking forward to acquiring its own property in the future. |
Reference and administrative details
| Charity name | Holy Ghost Fire Center. |
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| Other name the charity uses | ____ |
| Registered charity number | 1197926 |
| Charity’s principal address | 105 Croft Street Swansea SA1 1QD |
Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
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Trustee name | Office (if any) | Dates acted if not for whole year |
Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint trustee (if any) |
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| Pastor Uche Ikejiaku |
Lead Pastor | For the period 02/04/2024 - 01/04/2025 |
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| Nkechinyere Ikejiaku |
For the period 02/04/2024 - 01/04/2025 |
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| For the period | --------- | |||
– Corporate trustees names of the directors at the date the report was approved
Director name Pastor Uche Ikejiaku Nkechiyere Ikejiaku
Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity
| Trustee name | Dates acted if not for whole year | Dates acted if not for whole year |
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| Pastor Uche Ikejiaku | ||
| Nkechinyere Ikejiaku | ||
Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others
| Description of the assets held in this capacity |
Not applicable |
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| Name and objects of the charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects |
Not applicable |
| Details of arrangements for safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity’s own assets |
Not applicable |
Additional information (optional)
Names and addresses of advisers (optional information)
Type of Name Address adviser
Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (optional information)
Exemptions from disclosure
Reason for non-disclosure of key personnel details
Other optional information
Declarations
The company has taken advantage of the small companies’ exemption in preparing the report above.
The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report (including directors’ report) above.
Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees/directors
Signature(s) Signed
Full name(s) Pastor Uche Ikejiaku
Position (for example Lead Pastor/Trustee Secretary, Chair, etc)
Date 13/02/2026