Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From 1[st] April 2023 to 31[st] March 2024
Charity name: Evangelism Made Easy (EME Ministry)
Charity registration number: 1198670
Objectives and Activities
| SORP reference | ||
|---|---|---|
| Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document |
Para 1.17 | The Object of the CIO is, for the public benefit, to advance the Christian religion in particular, but not limited to, providing spiritual, moral and pastoral care and practical support through the promotion and provision of evangelistic teaching courses, booklets and through live events, broadcasting via all types of media outlets, holding of prayer meetings, lectures and public celebration of religious festivals. |
| 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 |
- Fund raising general (for running costs and support of individual and other ministries) - Fund raising – specific (Ilford Townhall outreach). - Evangelism training provision. - Promotion of wellbeing through fellowship and annual retreats for members. - Networking with other Christian groups & Churches both in Uk and abroad. |
| Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit |
Para 1.18 | All Trustees have agreed to follow and uphold the guidance issued by the Charity Commission with regard to their responsibilities. |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
| SORP reference | ||
|---|---|---|
| Contribution made by volunteers |
Para 1.38 | We are gratified that EME Ministry received a number of voluntary donations both large and small from members and associates. The majority of these donations were put towards our fund-raising efforts to launch an outreach event at the Ilford Town Hall in Redbridge Ilford on August 17th2024 and for the running and upkeep of the ministry. |
Achievements and Performance
| SORP reference | ||
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 1. EME Ministry was able to reach out and network with seven other churches and ministries by sharing the vision and obtaining their assistance for an evangelism outreach at the Ilford, Redbridge Town Hall in August 2024. 2. To the end of the financial year of this report we were able to raise around 50% of the funds needed to launch our outreach at the Ilford Town Hall and were eventually successful in achieving our total funding objective of circa £12,000 in the following financial year to end July 2024. 3. EME Ministry held a number of fellowship activities for the benefit of our members which included social activities and an annual retreat at High Leigh Christian Centre in July 2023. 4. EME Ministry was able to provide direct pastoral and advocacy support to members and associates who were experiencing emotional and practical difficulties in their personal circumstances. Our ministry continued to also support members directly through the provision of daily prayer sessions from 7am to 8am every morning. |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
Performance of fundraising activities against objectives Para 1.41 set
Financial Review
| Financial Review | ||
|---|---|---|
| Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period |
Para 1.21 | At the end of the financial year ending 31stMarch 2024 the balance of our current account was £17,482.42 |
| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held |
Para 1.22 | N/A |
| Amount of reserves held | Para 1.22 | N/A |
| Reasons for holding zero reserves |
Para 1.22 | The Trustees are actively looking into setting up a reserve account. |
| Details of fund materially in deficit |
Para 1.24 | N/A |
| Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern |
Para 1.23 | N/A |
Structure, Governance and Management
| Description of charity’s trusts: |
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|---|---|---|
| Type of governing document (trust deed, royal charter) |
Para 1.25 | Governance Document |
| How is the charity constituted? (e.g unincorporated association, CIO) |
Para 1.25 | CIO |
| 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 | Referrals by personal introductions and vote by Trustees Board. |
Additional information (optional)
You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and Para 1.51 training of trustees The charity’s organisational structure and any wider Para 1.51 network with which the charity works
EME Ministry has joined the National Day of Prayer and Worship Christian revival coalition Relationship with any related Para 1.51 (www.ndopw.com) parties EME Ministry submitted an application to join The Evangelical Alliance (www.eauk.org) Other
Reference and Administrative details
| Charity name | Evangelism Made Easy |
|---|---|
| Other name the charity uses | EME Ministry |
| Registered charity number | 1198670 |
| Charity’s principal address | 3 Ilfracombe Gardens, Chadwell Heath, Romford, RM6 4RL |
Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
| 1 2 3 4 5 6 |
Trustee name | Office (if any) | Dates acted if not for whole year |
Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint trustee (if any) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TonyJohn Brady | Chair | |||
| Peter Brown | Secretary | |||
| Mrs Funmi Adeleye | Treasurer | |||
| Gurpreet Gill | ||||
| Paul Martin Jobson | ||||
| Josee Musa | Resigned 11/10/2023 |
Declarations
The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.
Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees
| Signature(s) Full name(s) Position (eg Secretary, Chair, etc) Date |
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|---|---|---|
| Peter Junior Brown | ||
Secretary |
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| 16thJanuary 2025 | ||
| 16thJanuary 2025 |
EVANGELISM MADE EASY
INCOME and EXPENSES ACCOUNT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31st MARCH 2024
| 2024 | 2023 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £ | £ | £ | £ | |||
| Income | Individuals | 25,392 | 8,944 | |||
| Cash/Corporate | 959 | 1,377 | ||||
| ---------- | ---------- | |||||
| 26,351 | 10,321 | |||||
| EXPENDITURE | ||||||
| Web Costs and Development | 489 | 401 | ||||
| Events Costs | 12,478 | 3,433 | ||||
| Donations/Mission To Europe | 2,271 | 1,000 | ||||
| Highley Retreat | - | 1,624 | ||||
| Postage & Stationery | 129 | 57 | ||||
| Members Funding | 1,696 | 1,331 | ||||
| Members Welfare | - | 450 | ||||
| Bank Charges | 17 | - | ||||
| Sundry Expenses | 89 | 181 | ||||
| ---------- | 17,169 | ---------- | 8,477 | |||
| ---------- | ---------- | |||||
| NET INCOME FOR THE YEAR | 9,182 | 1,844 | ||||
| Balance brought forward Santander/Barclays Account | 8,300 | 6,456 | ||||
| ---------- | ---------- | |||||
| Balances at Bank Barclays | 17,482 | 8,300 | ||||
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TRUSTEES REPORT and ACCOUNTS
EVANGELISM MADE EASY
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31[st] MARCH 2024
CHARITY NO. 1198670