2024-12-31-accounts - The Army Of Miller Group Missional Church

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THE ARMY OF MILLER GROUP MISSIONAL CHURCH

Trustees’ Annual Report

For the year ended 31 DECEMBER 2024

Reference and Administrative Details

Charity Name: The Army of Miller Group Missional Church
Charity Number: 120 2507
Address:

DCC St Georges Church

Redford Avenue Kidderminster DT10 2ES

Trustees:

David Platt (Chair), Judith Talata Platt Deacon Peggy Nafuna Okot Kennedy Ayemere Digie Pastor Samuel Bright Ofosuhene

Structure, Governance and Management

The Army of Miller Group Missional Church is constituted as a Charitable Incorporated Organisation in accordance with its governing document.

Trustees are appointed in line with the constitution.
The Trustees meet regularly to oversee ministry direction, finances, safeguarding, and legal compliance.
Policies are maintained for safeguarding, health & safety, financial stewardship, and volunteer management.

The Trustees confirm they have complied with the Charities Act 2011 requirement to consider the Commission’s guidance on public benefit.

Objectives and Activities

The Church exists to:

Advance the Christian faith through worship, preaching, and teaching.
Nurture believers through discipleship and pastoral care.
Relieve poverty and serve the local community.
Provide opportunities for youth and children’s development.
Encourage creativity and fellowship through music, arts, and community programs.

Achievements and Performance

Worship & Preaching

Weekly Sunday services formed the heartbeat of our community, both in-person and online.
Guest ministers and special services at Easter, Christmas, and other occasions enriched our spiritual life.

Teaching & Discipleship

Bible study groups, discipleship pathways, and leadership training supported spiritual growth.

Youth & Children’s Ministry

Youth groups provided a safe and faith-filled environment.
Sunday School services enrich the children and the youth.

Community Outreach

Evangelistic program in the community enhances community cohesion

Financial Review

Income: £3348
Expenditure: £9,667
The main sources of income were tithes, offerings, donations, and fundraising activities.
Funds were applied primarily to ministry activities, community programs, and maintaining church facilities.

The Church has within the last year provided social outreach to the community as needed, such as feeding the homeless and those who are unable to afford a nutritious meal and also provision of a food bank. The Church has also provided a listening ear and been there for those needing counselling.

Plans for the Future

Looking ahead, the Trustees intend to:

Strengthen community outreach in areas such as litter picking, loneliness, and mental health support.
The Church will continue to provided social outreach to the community as needed, such as feeding the homeless and those who are unable to afford a nutritious meal and also provision of a food bank. The Church will continue to provide a listening ear and be there for those needing counselling.

Acknowledgements

The Trustees warmly thank:

Our members and volunteers for their selfless service.
Ministry leaders, staff, and teams for their dedication.

Above all, we give thanks to Almighty God for His grace, guidance, and provision.

Approved by the Trustees on

Sign:

Name: David Platt

Position: Trustee Chair

THE ARMY OF MILLER GROUP MISSIONAL CHURCH

RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

GHARITY REG.: 120 2507

THE ARMY OF MILLER GROUP MISSIONAL CHURCH

REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS

CHARITY REG NO 120 2507 PRINCIPAL ADDRESS DCC ST GEORGES CHURCH REDFORD AVENUE KIDDERMINSTER DY10 2ES

TRUSTEES & CHURCH BOARD

David Platt (Chair) Judith Talata Platt Deaconn Peggy Nafuna Okot Kennedy Ayemere Digie Pastor Samuel Bright Ofosuhene

GOVERNING DOCUMENT MODEL CONSTITUTION (CIO) BANK LLOYDS BANK PLC.

INDEPENDENT EXAMINERS Roknod Accountants Office No1 City View 99 Long Street Manchester M24 6UN

INDEPENDENT EXAMINER’S REPORT TO THE ARMY OF MILLER GROUP MISSIONAL CHURCH CHARITY REG. NO. 120 2507

I report on the accounts of the trust for the period ended 31 Decembet 2024 which are set out on pages 3 & 4

Respective responsibilities of Trustees and Examiners

The charity’s trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The charity’s trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year under section 144(2) of the Charities Act 2011 (the 2011Act) and that an independent examination is needed. It is my responsibility to:

Examine the accounts under section 145 of the 2011 Act
Follow the procedures laid down in the general Directions given by the commission under section 145 (5) (b) of the 2011 Act
State whether particular matters have come to my attention

Basis of Independent Examiner’s report

My examination was carried out in accordance with the general directions given by the Charity Commissioners. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts, and seeking explanations from you as Trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide

audit opinion on the view given by the accounts.

Independent Examiner’s statement

In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention:

(1) which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the requirements:
to keep accounting records in accordance with section 130 of the 2011 Act
and to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and comply with the
accounting requirements of the 2011 Act have not been met or

(2) to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached

Signed………………………………………………………..Date--------------------------Geoffrey Kwakye-Donkor (FCCA) Roknod Accountants Office No1 City View 99 Long Street Manchester M24 6UN 2

THE ARMY OF MILLER GROUP MISSIONAL CHURCH

RECEIPTS & PAYMENTS ACCOUNTS

FOR THE YEAR 1 JANUARY 2024 TO 31 DECEMBER 2024

RECEIPTS Tithe & Offering TOTAL RECEIPTS PAYMENTS Rent Resource materials Insurance Accountancy & Independent Examination Cooking utensils Professional fees Food & Beverage and other charitable costs Cost of other charitable activities NET RECEIPTS Cash Funds Brought forward Cash Funds Carried forward	UNRESTRICTED TOTAL TOTAL FUNDS 2024 2023 £ £ £ 3,348.00 3,348.00 720
	3,348.00 3,348.00 720.00
	3,648 3,648 3,648 265 265 600 187 187 206 400 400 400 - - 900 143 143 400 3,217 3,217 5,256 1,807 1,807 -
	9,667 9,667 11,410
	6,319 - 6,319 - 10,690 - - - -
	6,319 - 6,319 - 10,690 -

THE ARMY OF MILLER GROUP MISSIONAL CHURCH
STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2024
CASH FUNDS
TANGIBLE ASSETS
Cash advance to support the Charity
Accrued Professional fees at 31 December 2023
CHARITY ASSETS
Musical Equipment
Cooking Utensils
Chairs
Other fixtures & fittings
APPROVED BY THE TRUSTEES
David Platt
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Position
Chairman
Date
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2024
2023

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6,319
10,690
400
400
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THE ARMY OF MILLER GROUP MISSIONAL CHURCH

FOR THE YEAR 1 JANUARY 2024 TO 31 DECEMBER 2024

NOTE 1 BASIS OF PREPARATION

1.1 BASIS OF ACCOUNTING

These accounts have been prepared on a Receipts and Payments basis in accordance with

Accounting and Reporting by Charities- Statement of Recommended Practice (SORP 2011); and with Accounting Standards; and with the Charities Act 145

1.2 CHANGE IN BASIS OF ACCOUNTING

There has been no change to the accounting policies (valuation rules and methods of accounting) since last year

1.3 CHANGES TO PREVIOUS ACCOUNTS

No changes have been made to accounts for previous years

1.4 MATERIAL DONATIONS

No Material Donations made during the year

THE ARMY OF MILLER GROUP MISSIONAL CHURCH FOR THE YEAR 1 JANUARY 2024 TO 31 DECEMBER 2024

Note 2 ACCOUNTING POLICIES

This standard list of accounting policies has been applied by the charity.

INCOMING RESOURCES

Recognition of incoming resources

These are included in the Statement of Financial Activities (SOFA) when:

the Charity becomes entitled to the resources;

the trustees are virtually certain they will receive the resources; and the monetary value can be measured with sufficient reliability

Incoming Resources with Related Expenditure

Where incoming resources have related expenditure (as with fundraising or contract income) the incoming resources and related expenditure are reported as gross in the SOFA

Grants and donations

Grants and donations are only included in the SOFA when the Charity has unconditional entitlement to the resources.

Tax reclaims on donations and gifts

Incoming resources from Tax reclaims are included in the SOFA at the same time as the gift to which they relate.

Gift Aid

No Gift Aid claim made during the period

Gifts in kind

Gifts in kind are accounted for at a reasonable estimate of their value to the charity or the amount actually realised..

Gifts in kind for sale or distribution are included in the accounts as gifts only when sold or distributed by the charity.

Gifts in kind for use by the charity are included in the SOFA as incoming resources when receivale.

Donated services and facilities

These are only included in incoming resources (with an equivalent amount in resources expended) where the benefit to the charity is reasonably quantifiable, measurable and material.

The value placed on these resources is the estimated value to the charity of the service or facility received

Volunteer help

The value of any voluntary help received is not included in the accounts but is described in the trustees' annual report

Investment income

This is included in the accounts when receivable

Investment gains and losses

This includes any gain loss on the sale of investments and any gain or loss resulting from revaluing investments to market value at the end of the year.

THE ARMY OF MILLER GROUP MISSIONAL CHURCH FOR THE YEAR 1 JANUARY 2024 TO 31 DECEMBER 2024

EXPENDITURE AND LIABILITIES

Liability recognition

Liabilities are recognised as soon as there is a legal construstive obligation committing the charity to pay out resources

Governance costs

Include costs of the preparation and examination of statutory accounts, the costs of trustee meetings and costs of any legal advice to trustees on governance or constitutional matters. They also include Premises costs, made up of Rent Lighting and Heating, Administrative costs including Telephone and internet, postage and stationery, as well as Travel and other Volunteers expenses

Grant with performance conditions

Where the charity gives a grant with conditions for its payment being a specific level of service or output to be provided, such grants are only recognised in the SOFA once the receipient of the grant has provided the specific service or output.

Grants payable without performance condition

These are only recognised in the accounts when a commitment has been made and there are no conditions to be met relating to the grant which remain in the control of the charity.

Support costs

Support costs include central functions and have been allocated to activity cost categories on a basis consistent with the use of resources, eg alocating property costs by floor areas, or per capita,staff costs by the time spent and other costs by their usage.

ASSETS

Tangible fixed assets for use by the Charity

These are not capitalised but are listed at cost in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities, Therefore Depreciation is not charged

Investments

Investments quoted on a recognised stock exchange are valued at market value at the yearend. Other investment assets are included at trustees' best estimate or market value.

Cash Advancement

Judith Talata Platt has advanced cash to the tune of £ 6,319 by way of loan to the charity to fund the Charities mission. Total cash advance to date is £17,009

THE ARMY OF MILLER GROUP MISSIONAL CHURCH NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS

Paid employees Staff costs Gross wages, salaries and benefits in kind and Staff Total Staff costs	2024 2023 £ £ - -
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