Registered Charity Number :_ 1199216 PRAYER GARDEN CHURCH a Charitable Incorporated Organisation TRUSTEES, REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR END 31 March 2023 PIUYER GARDEN CHURCH 518 GORESBROOK ROAD DAGF.NHAM RM9 4XA jesu5martus@gmail.co
PRAYER GARDEN CHURCH TRUSTEES, REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED J l March 2023 Reference & Administration Details Charity name: PRAYER GARDEN CHURCH Other names charity is known by: PRAYER GARDEN CHURCH DAGENHAM {WORKING NAME) Charity number: 1199216 Charity's operating address: 518 GORESBROOK ROAD DAGENHAM RM9 4XA Telephone number.. 07886195252 Email address.. jesusmartus@gmail.com Names of the Charity Trustees Who Manage the Charity l Rev Varghese Thekkeparumbil Koshy 2 Pastor Shajan Kavunkal Thomas Pastor Joshwa Oonnunny
PRAYER GARDEN CHURCH TRUSTEES, REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED J l March 2023 Banks: BARCLAYS & HSBC Independent Examiner: Mr Jaison Varghese Zachariah Vectra Management Consultancy Suite 4, 113A The Old Church Gloucester Road North Filton, Bristol, BS34 7PT
PRAYER GARDEN CHURCH TRUSTEES, REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED J l March 2023 Structure, Governance & Management Description of the Charity's Trusts Type of Governing Document: How the Charity is Constituted: Trustee Selection Methods: Constitution Charitable Incorporated Organisation The Trustees are selected in the Annual General Meeting Objectives & Activities Objectives of the Charity Prayer Garden Church is a charitable incorporated organisation, which abide by the principles and doctrines of the Apostolic church that are rooted in the teachings of Jesus Christ. Our objective is to promote love, joy and peace in the society through promoting biblical values in the community. These are actioned through structured activities that benefit the general public and through helping the young people and children in the community. Activities of the Charity The objectives of the charity are achieved through regular Sunday worship sessions which includes preaching from the Bible, sharing faith experiences, community choir singing etc. We also conduct weekly Saturday evening prayer sessions and monthly gathering for youths to help build and foster social relations among the community. Youth in the community are supported regularly by providing education and training to enhance their ski115 development and promote social nourishment. Sessions are a150 conducted separately for women empowerment through 'Ladies Garden, meetings where women gather, pray, share and counsel each other for their spiritual and emotional wellbeing. We also conduct medical camps and regularly distribute clothes, food and drinks to the needy in the community. Men's meetings are conducted regularly to support their growth and develop their leadership The church also conducts summer and winter camps everyyearforthe community to spend time together and help their mental health. Pastoral care and counselling is provided to the community as required. We do conduct'sports and Arts day, to provide a platForm to bringthe communitytogether and promote social cohesion and build positive relationships with the community.
PRAYER GARDEN CHURCH TRUSTEES, REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED J l March 2023 We also have regular weekly gatherings in Brighton and Southend to cater to the social and spiritual needs in that community. Acheivements and Performance: The Charity and its board members hold regular review meetings to discuss, critique and review the performance of every activity and changes are implemented based on the same to enhance effectiveness and achieve the desired goals. The meetings are aimed at promoting the goals of the charity through continuous feedback and review. Future Developments: The church intends to continue with the current activities and also plans to introduce new activities like opening more branches and introducing more social activities like street pastoring etc.
PRAYER GARDEN CHURCH TRUSTEES, REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED J l March 2023 Financial Review The Gross Income of the Charity for the year is £95,490.51 and the resources expended are £45,094.37. The available cash funds at the year-end is £151,522.65 Statutory Notes to the Accounts Particulars of Any Outstanding Guarantee Given by the CIO The Charity did not receive any grants during the period and does not have any ongoing projects or contracts committed for the future. Therefore, there is no liability arising from any guarantees given by the CIO. Particulars of Any Outstanding Debt The Charity does not have any outstanding debts. Other Optional Information The charity is not recognised by HMRC for Gift Aid.
PRAYER GARDEN CHURCH TRUSTEES, REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED J l March 2023 Declaration The Trustees declare that they have approved the Trustees. Report above. Signed on behalf of the Charity's Trustees Signature(s}: Full Name{s)". Rev Varghese Thekkeparumbil Koshy Pastor Shajan Kavunkal Thomas Position(sl: Chairperson Trustee Date: 31101125 31101125
PRAYER GARDEN CHURCH INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED J l March 2023 We report on the accounts of the charity for the year ended 31st March 2023. Respertive responsibilities of Trustees and Examiner: The charit¢s trustees are responsible for the preparation of the preparation of the accounts. The charity's trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year under section 43121 of the Charities Act 1993 (the Act) and that an independent examination is needed. It is our responsibility to examine the accounts lunder section 4313llal of the 1993 Act), to follow the procedures laid down in the General Directions given by the Charity Commissioners (under section 4317llbl of the Act), and to state whether particular matters have come to our attention. Basis of independent examinerfs report: Our 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 charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items of disclosures in the accounts and seeking explanations from the 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 statements below. Independent examiner's statement: In connection with our examination, no matter has come to our attention.. which gives us reasonable cause to believe that, in any material aspect, the requirements to keep accounting records in accordance with section 41 of the 1993 Act,. and to prepare accounts which record with the accounting records and to comply with the accounting records of the 1193 Act have not been met; or to which, in our opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. Jaison Varghese Zachariah Vectra Management Consultancv Date: 31/0112025
PRAYER GARDEN CHURCH RECEIPT AND PAYMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDED J l March 2023 Categories Unrestri¢ted funds Restricted funds Endowment Total funds Last year Receipts Donation and gifts 11,710.60 11.710.60 Offering Other 24,681.27 24,681.27 878.44 878.44 101,126.51 Tithe 58,220.20 58,220.20 Sub total{Gross income for AR) 95,490.51 95,490.51 101,126.51 Total receipts 95,490.51 95,490.51 101,126.51 Payments Refreshments 604.00 604.00 Honorarium to Guest Pastors 600.00 600.00 Events I Conferences 5,903.00 5,903.00 Cleaning loo.00 loo.00 Rent collection, property repairs and maintenan¢e charges Charity running cost 11,451.00 11,451.00 931.64 931.64 Equipments 2,704.73 2,704.73 Allowanc¢ to Church Minister 22,800.00 22,800.00 Sub total 45,094.37 45,094.37 Total Pa)'ments 45,094.37 45,094.37
PRAYER GARDEN CHURCH RECEIPT AND PAYMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDED J l March 2023 Net of receiptsl(payments) 50,396.14 50,396.14 101,126.51 Cash funds last year end 101,126.51 101,126.51 Cash funds this year end 151,522.65 151,522.65 101,126.51 io
PRAYER GARDEN CHURCH STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED J l March 2023 Categories Det#ils Unrestricted funds Restrieted income funds Endowment funds Cash funds BaTclays- 83857816 111,323.93 Barclays- 43145409 6.609.62 Barclays- 933J1792 4,267.78 Bar¢lays- 33622479 9,185.86 HSBC- 52164191 20,135.46 Total Cash Funds 151,522.65 The financial statements were approved by the Board on 31-Jan-2025 and signed on its behalf by: Pastor SHAJAN KAVUNKAL THOMAS (Jan 31, 2025 19'.07GMTI Rev Varghese Thekkeparumbil Koshy Chairperson Pastor Shajan Kavungal Thomas Trustee
PRAYER GARDEN CHURCH NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED J l March 2023 l Accounting Policies 1.1 Aeeounting Policies The principal accounting policies adopted by the Charity, which is a public benefit entity.. in the preparation of the accounts are as follows. 1.2 Basis of preparation These accounts hav¢ b¢en prepared under th¢ histOriLal ¢ost convention, as modifi¢d by th¢ inclusion of eharilable properiies and fixed asset inveslinents and inveslmenl properiies a( valualion. These accounts have been prepared in accordance with "AcLounting and Reporting by Charities.. Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their aeeounts in accordance M-.ith the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102)" (effective l January 2019} - (Charities SORP {FRS 102)), the Financial Reporting SLqndard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) and the Charities Act 2011. These accounts are presented in pounds sterling and rounded to the nearest pound. 1.3 Going concern The Trustees have prepared financial projections, taking into consideration the current economic conditions and have. at the time of approving these accounts, a reasonable expectation that the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. Thus they continue to adopt the going concern basis of (iLLounting in preP11nr th¢ accuunt5. 2 Income from Donations and Legacies Unrestrieted funds Total funds 2023 Total funds 2022 Analysis Donation and gifts Offering Other Tithe 11,710.60 11,710.60 24.681.27 878.44 58.220.20 95,490.51 24,681.27 878.44 58,220.20 95,490.51 101,126.51 101,126.51 12
PRAYER GARDEN CHURCH NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED J l March 2023 3 Expenditure on Raising Funds Total funds 2023 Total funds 2022 Analysis Rent collection, property repairs and maintenance chargTes Support Costs 11,451.00 1,402.36 12,853.36 4 Expenditure on Charitable Activities Total funds 2023 Total funds 2022 Analysis Honorarium to Guest Pastors Events I Conferences Charity running cost All0,ance to Church Minister Support Costs 600.00 5.903.00 931.64 22,800.00 1,402.36 il,C)37.00 5 Support Costs Total funds 2023 Total funds 2022 Anal}'sis Cleaning Equiprnents 100.00 2,704.73 2,804.73 6 Other Expenditure Unrestricted funds Total funds 2023 Total funds 2022 Analysis Refreshments 604.00 604.00 604.00 604.00 13
PRAYER GARDEN CHURCH NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED J l March 2023 7 Cash at bank and in hand Total funds 2023 Total funds 2022 Barclays - 83857816 Barclays - 43145409 Barclays - 93331792 Barclays - 33622479 HSBC- 52164191 111,323.93 6,609.62 4,267.78 9,185.86 20,135.46 151,522.65 85,377.93 5,000.35 2,889.68 3,397.48 4.461.07 101,126.51 14
PRAYER GARDEN CHURCH NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED J l March 2023 8 Charity funds 8.1 Details of material funds held and movements dllring the CURRENT reporting period Fund Fund balances brought balances carried forward forward Gains and losses Fund names Incorne Expenditure Transfers Unrestrieted funds General Fund 101,126.51 95,490.51 (45,094.37} 151,522.65 Total 101,126.51 95.490.51 (45,094.37} 151,522.65 8.2 Details of material funds held and movements during the PREVIOUS reporting period Fund Fund balances brought balances Carried foRivard forward Gains and losses Fund names Income Expenditure Transfers Unrestricted funds General Fund 101,126.51 101,126.51 Total 101,126.51 101,126.51 8.3 Transfers between funds This Year Amount Between unrestricted and restricted funds Between endowinent and restricted funds Between endowment and unrestricted funds Last Year Amount Between unrestricted and restricted funds Between endow]]ent and restricted funds Between endowment and unrestricted funds 15