Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From: 01/12/2023 Period start date To: 30/11/2024
Period end date
Charity name: BERAKAH VALLEY CENTRE
Charity registration number: 1201709
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 | Our charity provides Christian education, supports the homeless and those in need, and strengthens family bonds through meaningful leisure activities. We empower young people with skill- building opportunities, provide practical assistance to vulnerable groups, and nurture personal, spiritual, and community growth, benefiting individuals, families, and the wider community by fostering hope, dignity, and resilience. |
| 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 |
Christian education programs. Support for the homeless and those in need. Leisure activities to strengthen family bonds. Skill-building workshops for young people. Practical assistance for vulnerable groups in the community. |
| Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit |
Para 1.18 | The trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
SORP reference Para 1.38
Policy on grant making Para 1.38 Policy on social investment including program related investment Para 1.38 Contribution made by volunteers Other
Achievements and Performance
| SORP reference | ||
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| 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 | Delivered skill-building workshops for over 50 young people, focusing on music, dance, and creative arts, enabling them to develop talents and build confidence. Conducted vocational training sessions, equipping youth with practical skills for future employment opportunities. Held regular church services and Bible study groups, welcoming over 200 attendees throughout the year, fostering spiritual growth and community engagement. Provided language interpretation and support for new members, particularly students and refugees, helping them integrate into the community. |
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| Achievements against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | |
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| Performance of fundraising activities against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | |
| Investment performance against objectives |
Para 1.41 | |
| Other |
Financial Review
| Financial Review | ||
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| Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period |
Para 1.21 | Account attached/included |
| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held |
Para 1.22 | There are no reserve and No policy |
| Amount of reserves held | Para 1.22 | Nil |
| Reasons for holding zero reserves |
Para 1.22 | All donations received are fully utilised to support our activities. However, the total donations are insufficient to cover |
| Details of fund materially in deficit |
Para 1.24 | all expenses and sustain every planned initiative. |
| Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern |
Para 1.23 | N/A |
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| The charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising) |
Para 1.47 | Voluntary donation from the members including the Trustees |
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| Investment policy and objectives including any social investment policy adopted |
Para 1.46 | N/A |
| A description of the principal risks facing the charity |
Para 1.46 | A key challenge for the charity is the impact of the rising cost of living, which has left our members with less disposable income, resulting in a noticeable decrease in contributions. Many of those who support us are facing financial difficulties themselves due to the broader economicpressures. |
| Other |
Structure, Governance and Management
| Description of charity’s trusts: |
Charitable Incorporated Organisation | |
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| Type of governing document (trust deed, royal charter) |
Para 1.25 | |
| How is the charity constituted? (e.g unincorporated association, CIO) |
Para 1.25 | CIO - FOUNDATION Registered25 January 2023 |
| 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 | Currently, the team of three individuals who uphold the objectives of the Church Foundation continue to serve as Trustees. However, their ongoing tenure is dependent on the support, approval, and scrutiny of the church congregation. |
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Policies and procedures adopted for the induction Para 1.51 and training of trustees The charity’s organisational structure and any wider Para 1.51 network with which the charity works Relationship with any related Para 1.51 parties Other
Reference and Administrative details
| Charity name | BERAKAH VALLEY CENTRE |
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| Other name the charity uses | |
| Registered charity number | 1201709 |
| Charity’s principal address | 14 WINSTON CLOSE COVENTRY CV2 1DW |
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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| Rev Ayite Aziadapou |
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| RAHAB KIONDO | ||||
| Anne Nyambura Kuria |
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| Miriam Maina | ||||
– 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 N/A held in this capacity Name and objects of the N/A charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects Details of arrangements for safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity’s own assets
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 trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.
Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees
Signature(s) RAHAB KIONDO Full name(s) RAHAB KIONDO Position (eg Secretary, A Chair Chair, etc) Date 12 /03/2025
| BERAKAH VALLEY CENTRE | BERAKAH VALLEY CENTRE | BERAKAH VALLEY CENTRE | 1201709 |
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| Receipts andpayments accounts | |||
| For the period from |
01/12/2023 | To | 30/12/2024 |
CC16a
| Section A Receipts and payments | Section A Receipts and payments | Last year to the nearest £ - - - - - - - - - - - - |
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| A1 Receipts | Unrestricted funds to the nearest £ 10,700 - - - - - - - 10,700 - - - 10,700 3,000 570 2,040 1,020 510 1,030 500 1,530 - - - - 10,200 - - - 10,200 - - £500 |
Restricted funds to the nearest £ - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - |
Endowment funds to the nearest £ - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - |
Total funds to the nearest £ - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 10,700 10,200 3,000 570 2,040 1,020 510 1,030 500 1,530 |
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| Income from Donations | 10,700 | |||||
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| Sub total(Gross income for AR) |
10,700 | |||||
| A2 Asset and investment sales, (see table). |
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| Total receipts A3 Payments |
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| Rent | 3,000 | |||||
| Utilities(Electricity,Gas,etc.) | 570 | |||||
| Support for Homeless Programs | 2,040 | |||||
| Skill-BuildingWorkshops for Youth | 1,020 | |||||
| FamilyLeisure Activities | 510 | |||||
| Christian Education Materials | 1,030 | |||||
| Administrative Costs | 500 | |||||
| Other Outreach Activities | 1,530 | |||||
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| Sub total | 10,200 | |||||
| A4 Asset and investment purchases, (see table) |
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| Total payments Net of receipts/(payments) A5 Transfers between funds A6 Cash funds last year end Cash funds this year end |
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| £500 | - | - | - |
CCXX R1 accounts (SS)
05/11/2024
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Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period
| Categories Signed by one or two trustees on behalf of all the trustees B1 Cash funds B2 Other monetary assets B4 Assets retained for the charity’s own use B5 Liabilities B3 Investment assets |
Signature RAHAB KIONDO Details Details Total cash funds (agree balances with receipts and payments account(s)) Details Details Details |
Unrestricted funds Restricted funds to nearest £ to nearest £ £500 - - - - - - £500 - - Agreement Error OK Unrestricted funds Restricted funds to nearest £ to nearest £ - - - - - - - - - - - - Fund to which asset belongs Cost (optional) - - - - - Fund to which asset belongs Cost (optional) - - - - - - - - - Fund to which liability relates Amount due (optional) - - - - - Print Name RAHAB KIONDO |
Endowment funds to nearest £ |
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| OK | |||
| Endowment funds to nearest £ |
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| Current value (optional) |
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| When due (optional) |
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| Date of approval |
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| RAHAB KIONDO | RAHAB KIONDO | 12/03/2025 | |
CCXX R2 accounts (SS)
05/11/2024
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