2025-03-31-accounts - Jesus The Chosen Generation Global Ministry

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Trustees’ Annual Report for the period

From 1 April 2024 Period start date To _31 March 2025 Period end date Charity name: JESUS THE CHOSEN GENERATION GLOBAL MINISTRY Charity registration number: 1201629

Objectives and Activities

	SORP reference
Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document	Para 1.17	To advance the Christian faith and preach the Gospel in accordance to the teachings of the Holy Bible/Scriptures by facilitating contact between persons interested in Christianity and fellowshipping with them to disseminate knowledge and information relating to Christianity through prayer meetings, street evangelisms, giving of Gospel tracts and literatures, Christian conferences and holding public gatherings of celebrations of Christian activities for the promotion of faith, hope and love of God and of one another.
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	Spreading the message of Jesus Christ through church services by facilitating worship gatherings that include prayer, music, and sermons; organizing prayer groups and intercessory prayer initiatives; preaching, teaching, and personal evangelism; conduct of discipleship trainings, water baptisms, fellowship gatherings; carrying out bible studies by offering group or individual studies to help people learn about Scripture.
Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit	Para 1.18	Trustees receive regular guidance on policies, available support, and direction issued by the Charity Commission that relate to the promotion of public’s interest and welfare.

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	SORP reference
Policy on grant making	Para 1.38
Policy on social investment including program related investment	Para 1.38

Contribution made by volunteers Para 1.38 Other

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	• From the original members of five (5), the Ministry (organization) has grown to sixty (60) regular members up until end of 2025. • Bible studies are conducted every week (Wednesdays) or a total of 52 bible studies done with a regular of 15. • Discipleship trainings are conducted on a weekly (Thursdays), 52 trainings in total with a total of 30 trainees. • A total of 35 new members have undergone water baptism for the past calendar year. • The Ministry had reached out to around 60 individuals evangelized to Christian teachings. • Prayer meetings have been carried out every Tuesday or a total of 52 meetings in a year.

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Achievements against objectives set	Para 1.41
Performance of fundraising activities against objectives set	Para 1.41
Investment performance against objectives	Para 1.41
Other

Financial Review

Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period	Para 1.21	See attached Statement of Financial Position

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	Detailed discussion on this is yet to be done.
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.

Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements	Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements	where relevant about:
The charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising)	Para 1.47	Tithes and offerings as of the moment.
Investment policy and objectives including any social investment policy adopted	Para 1.46
A description of the principal risks facingthe charity	Para 1.46
Other

Structure, Governance and Management

Description of charity’s trusts:
Type of governing document (trust deed, royal charter)	Para 1.25	Constitution adopted on 18 Jan 2023 as amended on 15 Dec 2023
How is the charity constituted? (e.g unincorporated association, CIO)	Para 1.25	CIO-Foundation
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	Selection methods and processes: 1. Assessment of skills and expertise;

Creation of a pool of candidates by soliciting recommendations from current board members, staff, or stakeholders for suggestions; 3. Evaluation of candidates by conducting interviews and checking of qualifications (review of their background, professional experience, and specific skills) and review of values like confirming one’s commitment to Christian faith and alignment with the organization’s beliefs; 4. Nomination and election following the organization’s rules; 5. Presentation of candidates to the Board for approval; and 6. Onboarding by conducting orientation, mentoring, and necessary training. Key Considerations Faith Alignment : Ensure the candidate’s faith and values align with the organization’s beliefs. Long-Term Impact : Individuals to bring lasting value and are willing to commit for the full term. Bylaws Compliance : Follow any specific procedures outlined in the organization’s governing documents.

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Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees	Para 1.51
The charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charityworks	Para 1.51
Relationship with any related parties	Para 1.51
Other

Reference and Administrative details

Charity name	JESUS THE CHOSEN GENERATION GLOBAL MINISTRY
Other name the charity uses	N.A.
Registered charity number	1201629
Charity’s principal address	167a Cheviot Gardens London NW2 1PY

Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity

Trustee name	Dates acted if not for whole year	Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint trustee (if any)
Leon Descargar	5 Nov 2023	Board of Trustees (BOT)
Victor Barrett	5 Nov 2023
Susan Montero	5 Nov 2023
Cecilia Portugalite	5 Nov 2023
Dominador Miranda	5 Nov 2023
Nothing Follows

– Corporate trustees names of the directors at the date the report was approved

Director name NA

Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity

Trustee name	Dates acted if not for whole year
Leon Descargar	18 Jan 2023 to date
No one follows
Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others
Description of the assets held in this capacity	Musical instruments (guitars, drums, lecterns, projector, microphones and other accessories)
Name and objects of the charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects	Leon N. Descargar as Chair of the Board of Trustees serves as the custodian of the Ministry’s properties/assets.
Details of arrangements for safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity’s own assets	Musical instruments (guitars, drums, lecterns, projector, microphones and other accessories) are stored in Mr.Descargar’s place.

Additional information (optional)

Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)

Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)	Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)	Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)
Type of adviser Name Address
Technical adviser	Rizal G. Buendia, PhD.	33 Lawrence Hill Ave., Newport NP19 9BQ Wales, UK
No one follows

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 trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.

Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees

Signature(s)
Full name(s)	Leon N. Descargar Jr.	Susan Torres
Position (eg Secretary, Chair, etc)	Chair of the Board of Trustees	Treasurer of the Board of Trustees
Date	19 Jan 2025	19 Jan 2025

JESUS THE CHOSEN GENERATION MINISTRY STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDING MARCH 31, 2025

RECEIPTS Tithes and Oferings EXPENSES Hall Rental Food and Beverages Depreciation Love Gift Stationery and Printing Flowers and Garlands Bibles Kitchen Supplies Transportation Miscellaneous CHANGES IN NET ASSETS NET ASSETS AT THE BEGINNING OF THE YEAR NET ASSETS AT THE END OF THE YEAR	£ 18,214 £ 8,335 1,632 761 400 283 224 181 154 129 92 £ 12,191 £ 6,023 £ 7,799 £ 13,822

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JESUS THE CHOSEN GENERATION MINISTRY STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION MARCH 31, 2025

ASSETS
Cash	£ 12,070
Musical Instruments and Equipment	3,399
Total assets	£ 15,469
LIABILITIES AND NET ASSETS
Liabilities
Accounts Payable	£ 837
Accrued Expenses	810
	£ 1,647
Net Assets
Unrestricted Funds	£ 13,822
TOTAL FUNDS	£ 15,469

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JESUS THE CHOSEN GENERATION MINISTRY NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS MARCH 31, 2025

1. Basis of Accounting

The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention and in accordance with the Charities SORP (FRS 102), the Charities Act 2011, and applicable guidance issued by the Charity Commission for England and Wales and HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC).

2. Cash

Cash balances represent funds held on hand as of 31 March 2025 . These funds were subsequently deposited in May 2025 , following the opening of the Ministry’s charity bank account with HSBC Plc, Cardiff Branch .

Cash collections are counted by at least two unrelated persons and recorded promptly. Weekly collections received by the Ministry are deposited into the charity bank account on a monthly basis.

3. Musical Instruments and Equipment

Musical instruments and equipment comprise drums, keyboards, monitors, projectors, laptops, microphones, speakers, and related accessories.

These assets are capitalised where the cost is material and depreciated using the straightline method over an estimated useful economic life of five (5) years , with no residual value.

The net book value at the reporting date was £3,399 , representing the cost of £4,781 less accumulated depreciation of £1382 .

4. Liabilities

Accounts payable represent the cost of a laptop purchased by the Reverend and utilised by the Ministry. The Reverend is a Trustee, and no remuneration was paid to her during the year.

Accrued expenses relate to hall rental costs for the month of March 2025 , which were paid in April 2025 after the financial year end.

5. Income - Receipts

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Income consists primarily of weekly collections received from Ministry members and attendees in the form of tithes and offerings . These receipts are normally received in cash. All income received during the year relates to unrestricted funds .

6. Expenses

The principal expenditure incurred during the year, and in the prior year, relates to the rental of the hall where weekly services are held at:

Claremont Free Church, 167 Cheviot Gardens, London NW2 1PY .

During the year, the average monthly rental cost was approximately £700 . Other expenditure incurred includes food and refreshments, kitchen supplies, and other costs associated with the conduct of weekly services.

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