2024-12-31-accounts - Ark Mission Church Bradford (Revival Centre)

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Trustees’ Annual Report

For the year ended 31 DECEMBER 2024 ARK MISSION BRADFORD

Reference and Administrative Details

Charity Name: ARK MISSION BRADFORD
Charity Number: 1202855
Address: Revival Centre, 63 Nesfield Street. Bradford. BD1 3ET
Trustees: Pastor Kofi Atuahene (Chair), Mr Mark Nii Agortey Abossey & Ms Elizabeth
Danso

Structure, Governance and Management

Ark Mission Bradford 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.
Annual risk assessments ensure the safe delivery of all church activities.

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.
Prepare and train 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.

Teaching & Discipleship

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

Youth & Children’s Ministry

Youth programs with sister churches provided a safe and faith-filled environment.

Community Outreach

Pastoral teams provided care through hospital visits, prayer support, and bereavement ministry.

Creative & Special Programs

Music, drama, and arts ministries enhanced worship and outreach.
Marriage enrichment and family support programs strengthened households.

Financial Review

Income: £44,129
Expenditure: £43,428
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 Trustees aim to maintain reserves equivalent to six months of operating costs.

The church remains financially stable, with resources carefully managed to maximize ministry impact.

Plans for the Future

Looking ahead, the Trustees intend to:

Acquire own building to strengthen our mission
Strengthen community outreach in areas such as preaching and evangelism, loneliness,

Acknowledgements

The Trustees sincerely 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

Signed: Kofiatuahene

Position: Chair

INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO ARK MISSION CHURCH BRADFORD

CHARITY REG. NO. 120 2855

I report on the accounts of the trust for the period ended 31 December 2024 which are set out on pages 2 to 4

Respective responsibilities of Trustees and examiner

As the Charity's trustees, you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts; you consider that the audit requirement of section 144 of the Charities 2011 act (the Act) does not apply.

It is my responsibility to:

-examine the accounts (under section 145 of the Charities Act);
-follow the procedures laid down in the General Directions given by the Charity Commissioners (under section 145(5)(b) of the Charities Act); and -state whether particular matters have come to our attention.

Basis of independent examiner's statement

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 a consideration of any unusual items or 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 we do not express an audit opinion on the accounts.

Independent examiner's statement

In connection my examination, no matter has come to my attention.

1 which gives us reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the requirements:
to keep accounting records in accordance with section 130 of the Charities Act; an
-to prepare accounts which accords with the accounting records and comply
with the accounting requirements of the Act have not been met;

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

Geoffrey K Donkor ( Bcom., FCCA) ROKNOD Accountants Chartered Certified Accountants Office No.1 City View Offices 99 Long Street Manchester M24 6UN

ARK MISSION CHURCH BRADFORD

RECEITPS AND PAYMENTS ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

Charity Registration Number 120 2855

ARK MISSION CHURCH BRADFORD

REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS

CHARITY REGISTRATION NO.:	*120 2855*
PRINCIPAL ADDRESS:	REVIVAL CENTRE
	63 NESFIELD STREET
	BRADFORD
	BD1 3ET
GOVERNING DOCUMENT:	CONSTITUTION
BANK:	VIRGIN MONEY
	BRADFORD
TRUSTEES:	Pastor Kofi Atuahene (Chair)
	Mr Mark Nii Agortey Abossey
	Ms Elizabeth Danso
INDEPENDENT EXAMINERS:	Geoffrey K Donkor ( Bcom.,FCCA)
	ROKNOD Accountants
	Chartered Certified Accountants
	Office No.1 City View Offices
	99 Long Street
	Manchester
	M24 6UN

ARK MISSION CHURCH BRADFORD RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS ACCOUNTS FOR THE PERIOD TO 31 DECEMBER 2024

*CHARITY NO.* *120 2855* *INCOMING RESOURCES* OFFERINGS TITHES THANKSGIVING GIFT AID WELFARE OTHER MISCELLANEOUS INCOMES *TOTAL INCOMING RESOURCES* *RESOURCES EXPENDED* Premises Costs Musical Equipment Purchase Evangelism & Missions Motor & Travelling Expenses Entertainment & Refreshment Equipment Charitable Donations Acountancy & Independent Examiner Costs Miscellaneous Ministry costs Youth Conference *TOTAL RESOURCES EXPENDED* NET RECEIPTS CASH FUNDS Brought forward *Cash Funds Carried Forward*	*Unrestricted* *Funds* *6,285* *19,843* *4,827* *6,731* *570* *5,873* *44,129* *20,464* *3,000* *2,818* *2,847* *495* - *9,207* *700* *2,000* *1,897* *43,428* *701* *6,127* *6,828*	*Total* Total *2023* 2,023 *6,285* 8,022 *19,843* 11,122 *4,827* 4,484 *6,731* - *570* 1,748 *5,873* 5,459 -
		*44,129* 30,835
		*20,464* 14,974 *3,000* 1,871 *2,818* 2,494 *2,847* 3,633 *495* 832 - 2,050 *9,207* 3,458 *700* 750 *2,000* 1,459 *1,897*
		*43,428* 31,521
		701 (686) *6,127* 6,813
		*6,828* 6,127

Sign: ________

Pastor Kofi Atuahene

(Trustee Chairman)

ARK MISSION CHURCH BRADFORD

STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES AT 31 DECEMBER 2024

*CASH FUNDS* Bank balance at 31 December 2023 *LIABILITIES* Independent Examiner *NET WORTH at 31 December 2024*	*2024* 2023 £ £ *6,828* 6,127
	*6,828* 6,127
	750 750
	*750* 750
	*6,078* *5,344*

TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS

Church Drums Keyboards Mixer Other Misc musical Equipments

ARK MISSION CHURCH BRADFORD

NOTE TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

1 BASIS OF ACCOUNTING

These accounts have been prepared on a receipts and payments basis in accordance with the charities Act 2011 and Charities SORP 2005

2 CHANGE IN BASIS OF ACCOUNTING

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

3 PAYMENTS TO TRUSTEES

The Trustees received no remuneration, direct or indirect benefits from the charity

Out of pocket expenses in respect of Church expenses are refunded to Trustees and members

4 FUNDS

The Charity has no Restricted Funds

5 GOING CONCERN

The financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis. The Charity's ongoing activities are dependent upon the continued support of the Trustees and the Members who have undertaken to provide such support for the forseeable future.

ARK MISSION CHURCH BRADFORD

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.

Contractual income and performance related grants

This is only included in the sofa once the related goods or services have been delivered

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.

ARK MISSION CHURCH BRADFORD

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 capitalised if they can be used for more than one year, and cost at least £500.They are valued at cost or a reasonable value on receipt.

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.

INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO ARK MISSION CHURCH BRADFORD

CHARITY REG. NO. 120 2855

I report on the accounts of the trust for the period ended 31 December 2024 which are set out on pages 2 to 4

Respective responsibilities of Trustees and examiner

As the Charity's trustees, you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts; you consider that the audit requirement of section 144 of the Charities 2011 act (the Act) does not apply.

It is my responsibility to:

-examine the accounts (under section 145 of the Charities Act);
-follow the procedures laid down in the General Directions given by the Charity Commissioners (under section 145(5)(b) of the Charities Act); and -state whether particular matters have come to our attention.

Basis of independent examiner's statement

Independent examiner's statement

In connection my examination, no matter has come to my attention.

1 which gives us reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the requirements:
to keep accounting records in accordance with section 130 of the Charities Act; an
-to prepare accounts which accords with the accounting records and comply
with the accounting requirements of the Act have not been met;

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

Geoffrey K Donkor ( Bcom., FCCA) ROKNOD Accountants Chartered Certified Accountants Office No.1 City View Offices 99 Long Street Manchester M24 6UN