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Trustees’ annual report (including Directors’ report) for the period
From: 16/09/2023 To: Period end date 17/12/2024 Charity name: FOUNTAIN REVELATION NETWORK (FRN) Charity registration number: 1200399
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Objectives and activities
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| Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document |
To promote the production of classic Christian literature, developmental manuals, and workshops for Christian ministry, which will benefit the public through Christian doctrine through internet radio and publication. To advance the Christian faith through internet radio, social media, podcast, and evangelical activities for the benefit of the public, mainly but not exclusively through broadcasting; promotion, production and distribution of classic Christian literature, developmental manuals, and workshops. To provide evangelical and pastoral care to overcome some impairment by restoring the person to wholeness through the broadcasting messages and literature provided on the internet radio website, and organised seminars and live interactive shows via webinar, Zoom and other means, like organised physical face-to-face conferences. FRN’s evangelical and pastoral care, via broadcasting, will seek to sustain the hurting, lonely, and helpless person by helping them find hope and restoration of purpose through Internet radio, broadcast teachings, prayers, and gospel music sessions. FRN’s evangelical and pastoral care seeks to reconcile and re-establish broken relationships between individuals and between man and God through inspirational broadcasting messages and other evangelical and pastoral tools, such as podcasts, pastoral counselling, prayers, and inspirational words and music. |
Summary of the main FRN has continued to promote its aim of activities about those producing classic Christian literature through purposes for the public internet radio and webinar seminars on Christian benefit, in particular, the leadership. Providing counselling support and activities, projects or services supporting the homeless was a huge success. identified in the accounts. Statement confirming Yes, the trustees stay true to the objective and whether the trustees have purpose of FRN's existence and demonstrate this had regard to the guidance by positively impacting and supporting people to issued by the Charity encourage them to progress, especially after the Commission on public pandemic. Moreover, the trustees confirm that benefit they have given due regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit. They continue to adhere to this guidance in planning and carrying out the activities of FRN.
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| Policy on grant-making | ||
| Policy on social investment including program-related investment |
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| Contribution made by volunteers |
As we don’t have paid staff, the four volunteers have contributed their time and skills to ensure that FRN's objectives and goals are achieved. In addition, FRN is run entirely by trustees and volunteers. All share the charity's aims and objectives. They work together to provide administrative support to enable us to carry out our objectives successfully |
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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. |
FRN began the year as many others. Since June 2022, FRN, despite the global economic situation, has continued to broadcast and support the social well-being of those in need. FRN has played a significant role since the start of this global economic crisis by offering counselling assistance, encouragement, and guidance on where people can seek further help. Focusing mainly on social media—Zoom, FaceTime, MS Teams, and the internet—to deliver most of our services, creating significant impacts, as 26 mid-youth benefit from the training provided. The services provided benefit our immediate community, as most of the “not in education, employment or training” (NEET) children come in to learn broadcasting. |
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| Achievements against objectives set |
FRNhas successfully reached over 200 direct beneficiaries, delivering measurable pastoral care and music on internet radio, and improvements across all programme areas. Participants reported healthier lifestyles, enhanced mental well-being, and reduced social isolation. |
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| Performance of fundraising activities against objectives set |
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Financial review
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| Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period |
The charity’s financial position remains low £480 was raised amongst the trustees, and £495 was spent. The charity didn’t receive any form of income from a grant. |
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| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held |
The policy of the Trustees is to maintain a balance, by way of a reserve, of no less than £600. This sum is considered sufficient to cover the basic costs of running the charity in the absence of any income |
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| Amount of reserves held | We have a free reserve of not less than £600 |
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| Reasons for holding zero reserves |
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| Details of fund materially in deficit |
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| Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern |
N/A |
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| The charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising) |
Contributions from trustees and volunteers | |
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| Investment policy and objectives including any social investment policy adopted |
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| A description of the principal risks facing the charity |
None, apart from the ongoing financial burden |
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Structure, governance and management
| Description of charity’s trusts: |
The constitution was adopted on December 1st, 2021, and will be subsequently amended. |
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| Type of governing document: for example, trust deed, memorandum and articles of association etc |
Constitution (Foundation Structure) | |
| How is the charity constituted? for example limited company, unincorporated association, CIO |
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 |
Trustees are elected by the members of the charity at the annual general meeting or co-opted by the Trustees during the year. This means: New Trustees may be recruited to the Board at any time by the Trustees. When selecting individuals for appointment as Trustees, the Trustees must take into account the skills, knowledge, and experience required for the effective administration of the FRN. The Trustees may elect such officers (chair, secretary, treasurer) as they deem fit from among their number and from time to time. |
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Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees The charity’s organisational structure and any wider
network with which the charity works Relationship with any related parties Other
Reference and administrative details
| Charity name | FOUNTAIN REVELATION NETWORK (FRN) |
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| Other name the charity uses | N/A |
| Registered charity number | 1200399 |
| Charity’s principal address | Fountain House, Arcany Road, South Ockendon RM15 5SX |
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 (ifany) |
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| Dr Mark Amadi | Chairman | FRN | ||
| Abiodun Atanda Oluwayemi |
Secretary | FRN | ||
| Yinka Enilari | Member | FRN | ||
– Corporate trustees names of the directors at the date the report was approved
Director name
Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity
Trustee name Dates acted if not for whole year
Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others
| Description of the assets held in this capacity |
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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 |
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| Details of arrangements for safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity’s own assets |
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Additional information (optional)
Names and addresses of advisers (optional information)
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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
| igned on behalf of the charity’s trustees/directors | e charity’s trustees/directors | e charity’s trustees/directors | |
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| Signature(s)MA AAO Full name(s)Mark Amadi Abiodun Atanda Oluwayemi Position (for example, Secretary, Chair, etc) Chair Secretary Date 25-09-2025 |
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| Abiodun Atanda Oluwayemi | |||
Chair |
Secretary | ||
| 25-09-2025 |