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2024-12-31-accounts

CHARITY REGISTRATION NUMBER: 1202925

MINISTERIO EVANGELISTICO PARA LAS NACIONES Unaudited Financial Statements 31 December 2024

MINISTERIO EVANGELISTICO PARA LAS NACIONES

Financial Statements

Year ended 31 December 2024

Page
Trustees' annual report 1
Independent examiner's report to the trustees 6
Statement of financial activities 7
Statement of financial position 8
Notes to the financial statements 9
The following pages do not form part of the financial statements
Detailed statement of financial activities 16

MINISTERIO EVANGELISTICO PARA LAS NACIONES

Trustees' Annual Report

Year ended 31 December 2024

The trustees present their report and the unaudited financial statements of the charity for the year ended 31 December 2024.

Reference and administrative details

Registered charity name MINISTERIO EVANGELISTICO PARA LAS NACIONES

Charity registration number 1202925

Principal office

The trustees

Lorena Patricia Leonelli Elody Sofia Ordonez Ron Maritza Cortes Quinonez

Independent examiner

Mr Harry Koranteng-FCCA ACMA 2nd Floor 6 Greenwich Quay Clarence Road London SE8 3EY

Structure, governance and management

Governing document

Ministerio Evangelistico Para Las Naciones was initially registered as a company limited by guarantee on 19 July 2015, but has now been registered and converted into Charitable Incorporated Company (CIO) on 13 May 2023 with Charitable Registration Number 1202925

Appointment of Trustees

A new trustee may be appointed by a resolution of the Trustees passed at a meeting of the Trustees at which there is a majority of the Trustees present and such resolution shall be recorded in the minutes and signed by the new Trustee and by the chairman of the meeting and such records shall be conclusive evidence of his appointment.

Trustee Induction and Training

New trustees undergo an orientation day to brief them on their legal obligations under charity law,the committee and decision processes and the recent financial performance of the charity.Trustees are encouraged to attend appropriate external training events where these will facilitate the undertaking of their duties.

Organisation

The board of trustees consisting of 3 members, who meet half yearly, administer the charity. There are sub-committees covering spiritual development,membership and welfare,finance and administration.The finance and administration sub-committee is charged with the management of the day to day operations of the charity

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MINISTERIO EVANGELISTICO PARA LAS NACIONES

Trustees' Annual Report (continued)

Year ended 31 December 2024

Objectives and activities

Objectives and activities

The charity is the Ministerio Evangelistico para las Naciones and the object of the charity is to further the religious and charitable work of FMCUK in accordance with the doctrines, policies and procedures of the church as set out in the Book of Discipline (2019) annexed to our governing document dated 3 April 2023. The activities of the Charity are the celebration of public worship; teaching of the Christian Faith; mission and evangelism; pastoral work including visiting the sick; the provision of facilities with a Christian ethos for all members of the public.

No grants or social investments have been made. The charity relies on volunteers to function. This is not only during Sunday service from welcoming people to helping run the service itself but beyond that to the mid-week meetings.

Public benefit

We have served both the local and worldwide community in both direct provision of teaching for the personal and spiritual development and wellbeing of any individuals who seek it, and in facilitating our members to similarly provide that community benefit. The main activities have comprised: Sundays providing a main service open to all, Sunday school for children and throughout the week Bible study, prayer meetings, worship services/rehearsals and fasting gatherings. These have been open to all members of the public.

Charitable activities

The trustees are assisted in their management of the Charity by the leading members of the church who were appointed at the Annual Meeting made up of the trustees and all members. The leading members did not receive any renumeration in respect of their voluntary work. The voluntary work consisted of teaching the Christian doctrine and practices by Sunday services, worship services, prayer and Bible study as well as discipleship meetings and evangelising. As a result, there were many opportunities for all members of the public to be involved in for the furtherance of the charity objectives and the spiritual development and wellbeing of all new members.

The trustees meet at least twice a year to review the finances of the Charity and look out for improvements to achieve the charity activities. The Charity as a church is keen to always be available to all members of the public. Hence the use of technology as an strategy to transmit the Christian faith worldwide. Numbers attending Sunday services are still increasing and trustees are currently exploring options to find a local building to expand the seating. The Charity are keen to offer a range of services during the week and over the course of the year that can be found beneficial and spiritually fulfilling. These are prayer, worship and bible study meetings and in person services which are also transmitted online in a more relaxed and informal setting. The pastoral and prayer teams play a valuable role in the church. New ideas are coming all the time and the Charity maintains a constructive attitude to widening exposure to God’s word. The charity is involved in many social functions as part of the outreaching work. However, all members of the Charity are encouraged to spread the Gospel out in the public by gathering a group of members to go out locally and share God’s word by engaging in evangelistic gatherings. When members are unable to attend church due to sickness or age, our Pastor has visited these members at their homes or in hospital to keep them in touch with church life.

The Charity is committed to enabling as many people as possible to worship at church and to become part of the worship choir. The charity therefore supported this ministry by hiring a music teacher for the musical development by learning to play new instruments, voice coach lessons and mentoring. As the charity believes that the services and worship put faith into practice through prayer and scripture and music. This has led for the Worship services to be supported by a dedicated team of young musicians. Our worship choir has attracted new members during the year and indeed from nonmembers which is a new way in which we have been able to connect with our local community. Services are often led by preachers from within the congregations and the occasional visiting

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MINISTERIO EVANGELISTICO PARA LAS NACIONES

Trustees' Annual Report (continued)

Year ended 31 December 2024

preachers help us maintain links with other churches. The charity is delighted to now have more children amongst and are seeking to recruit additional volunteers to support Sunday School. Occasional services for baptisms, marriage and funerals are also provided. However, our baptism events are hosted every year during the month of July and following that there is the Discipleship courses as a follow up to keep expanding the new members’ faiths who have been baptised. 3 When planning for the activities for the year, the trustees considered ways to engage all members to live out their faith as part of the Christian community through: Worship and prayer; learning the Gospel; and developing their knowledge in the Christian faith. We have had many religious celebrations such as religious ceremonies for new matrimonies among others. We have facilitated members and volunteers in our charitable activities through training, mentoring and guidance. We have spiritual cover from Free Methodist Church (charity number 518173). They have extended their Death in Service and Private Health Insurance to our Pastor along with the guidance and support in the day-to-day operation and extension of our outreach and service ministries. Financial review Principal funding

Achievements and performance

The accounting year ending 31 Dec 2024 was a very productive and fruitful year as things began to gradually pick up from all the challenges that came along with the pandemic. The supporting role of all our faithful church members, partners and friends of the ministry played to keep us standing and focused with regards to maintaining the objective of this Trust which is to advance the Christian faith in United Kingdom has been a huge blessing.

The gradual lifting of some of the restrictions associated with the pandemic facilitated a slight increase in the number of people who were able to physically attend our midweek and Sunday morning services in the church building in compliance with the COVID-19 regulations. Although we still had a sizeable number of people who continue to connect with the church programs through the social media platforms.

There are not enough words to express our profound appreciation for all the steadfast financial support we received from all our faithful members and partners of the ministry despite the pandemic. This has helped us to meet all our monthly financial obligations at all levels while gradually building a good reserve fund to take care of future projects.

Through the tremendous inputs from all our Pastors and supportive volunteers, we have been able to continue in our efforts to maintain stronger emphasis on the teaching of God's word through our YouTube channel during our Friday Bible study and Worship service on Sunday. All their inputs are highly appreciated.

As a ministry that believes in the law of sowing and reaping, we are eternally grateful to God for the opportunity to also make financial donations to support other ministries and missions endeavour geared towards helping people in their times of need. This we intend to continue to do by the special grace of God and the support of our partners in progress.

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Trustees' Annual Report (continued)

Year ended 31 December 2024

Financial review

Total incoming resources is £72,872 as compared to £58,762 (2023). The Total Outgoing resources is £66,041 as compared to £60,414(2023) This thus resulted in a net incoming resources surplus of £6,831 as compared to a deficit of £1,652 (2023).

Principal funding resources

The principal funding sources continued to be tithes and offerings from members,also the church received HMRC Gift Aid

Income is mostly derived from free will gifts made to the church-by-church members and other interested individuals, some of which is designated to specific causes; however, this year has been a goal of ours to raise funds for a new temple. To that effect, a savings account with our current Bank, HSBC has opened to take up donations that are made with the purpose of supporting our vision of having a new temple. The account details have been presented to the members for their collaboration towards this goal. The account therefore holds funds which come from donations, and these are strictly used for the purpose of achieving the objectives of the Charity. The monies donated are for enhancing specific features of the church such as new instruments, zoom subscription, Microsoft office, anti-virus for our computers. In particular, the facilities that are rented to enable the charity carry out its activities. Nevertheless, throughout the year there continued to be an increasing level of donations so we can improve our online and in person services. Please see the attached accounts for further information as to the current state of the finances. The trustees delegate day to day financial controls to other reliable members of the church to keep a record of all the donations made and operate within the budget. The trustees by virtue use regular board meetings to scrutinise the finances, make judgements and estimates relating to the available funds and appropriate allocation of these funds.

Reserves policy

The charity has the policy to maintain a balance on unrestricted funds (if possible) which is sufficient to cover emergency situations which may arise from time to time. The expenditure is not budgeted for has been met from general reserves. The Trustees are satisfied that the assets of the charity are available and adequate to fulfil the obligations to the charity. For further information please see our attached accounts.

Risk management

The trustees are aware that they have a duty to identify and review the risks to which the charity is exposed and to ensure appropriate controls are in place to provide reasonable reassurance against fraud and error. The trustees have considered the particular risks of fraud, the need to ensure compliance with legislations, being sued by an outside body, and the integrity of the computer system and taken appropriate steps to control the risks and mitigate impact.

The charity is aware of safeguarding issues and also advises members.

Financial and Budgetary control is pursued by the preparing and monitoring of the budged and studying the financial statements by the Trustees and an external accountant. The charity’s cash deposits are currently held in a HSBC account. A savings account with HSBC is being utilised for donations that are made with the purpose of supporting our vision of having a new temple. The account details have been presented to the members for their collaboration towards this goal. The charity makes wide use of computers for its activities with anti-virus protection and regular cloud back-ups to maintain data security. The accounting information is backed up to two different computers and the General Office computer systems is backed up to the cloud and are password protected.

The Charity is seeking to obtain an Indemnity Insurance for the protection of the Trustees. The trustees take regular guidance from its legal advisers and have nothing further to report to the Charity Commission during the year.

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Trustees' Annual Report (continued)

Year ended 31 December 2024

The trustees' annual report was approved on 28 October 2025 and signed on behalf of the board of trustees by:

Lorena Patricia Leonelli Trustee

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Independent Examiner's Report to the Trustees of MINISTERIO EVANGELISTICO PARA LAS NACIONES

Year ended 31 December 2024

I report to the trustees on my examination of the financial statements of MINISTERIO EVANGELISTICO PARA LAS NACIONES ('the charity') for the year ended 31 December 2024.

Responsibilities and basis of report

As the trustees of the charity you are responsible for the preparation of the financial statements in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 (‘the Act’).

I report in respect of my examination of the charity's financial statements carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act.

Independent examiner's statement

I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect:

  1. accounting records were not kept in respect of the charity as required by section 130 of the Act; or

  2. the financial statements do not accord with those records; or

  3. the financial statements do not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the form and content of accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement that the accounts give a ‘true and fair' view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination.

I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.

Mr Harry Koranteng-FCCA Independent Examiner HP Osalor's Ltd Chartered Certified Accountants 6 Greenwich Quay Clarence Road London SE8 3EY

28 October 2025

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Statement of Financial Activities

Year ended 31 December 2024

2024 2024 2023
Unrestricted
funds Total funds Total funds
Note £ £ £
Income and endowments
Donations and legacies 4 72,872 72,872 58,759
Investment income 5 3
  
Total income 72,872 72,872 58,762
  
Expenditure
Expenditure on charitable activities 6,7 66,041 66,041 60,414
  
Total expenditure 66,041 66,041 60,414
  
  
Net income/(expenditure) and net movement in
funds 6,831 6,831 (1,652)
  
Reconciliation of funds
Total funds brought forward 1,145 1,145 2,797
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Total funds carried forward 7,976 7,976 1,145
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The statement of financial activities includes all gains and losses recognised in the year. All income and expenditure derive from continuing activities.

The notes on pages 9 to 14 form part of these financial statements.

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Statement of Financial Position

31 December 2024

2024 2023
Note £ £
Fixed assets
Tangible fixed assets 12 1,588 2,118
Current assets
Cash at bank and in hand 9,013 1,385
Creditors:amounts falling due within one year 13 2,625 2,358
 
Net current assets 6,388 (973)
 
Total assets less current liabilities 7,976 1,145
 
Net assets 7,976 1,145
 
Funds of the charity
Unrestricted funds 7,976 1,145
 
Total charity funds 15 7,976

1,145


These financial statements were approved by the board of trustees and authorised for issue on 28 October 2025, and are signed on behalf of the board by:

Lorena Patricia Leonelli Trustee

The notes on pages 9 to 14 form part of these financial statements.

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Notes to the Financial Statements

Year ended 31 December 2024

1. General information

The charity is a public benefit entity and a registered charity in England and Wales and is unincorporated. The address of the principal office is 5 Pageant Walk, Croydon, CR0 5UG.

2. Statement of compliance

These financial statements have been prepared in compliance with FRS 102, 'The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and the Republic of Ireland', the Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (Charities SORP (FRS 102)) and the Charities Act 2011.

3. Accounting policies

Basis of preparation

The financial statements have been prepared on the historical cost basis, as modified by the revaluation of certain financial assets and liabilities and investment properties measured at fair value through income or expenditure.

The financial statements are prepared in sterling, which is the functional currency of the entity.

Going concern

There are no material uncertainties about the charity's ability to continue.

Fund accounting

Unrestricted funds are available for use at the discretion of the trustees to further any of the charity's purposes.

Designated funds are unrestricted funds earmarked by the trustees for particular future project or commitment.

Restricted funds are subjected to restrictions on their expenditure declared by the donor or through the terms of an appeal, and fall into one of two sub-classes: restricted income funds or endowment funds.

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Notes to the Financial Statements (continued)

Year ended 31 December 2024

3. Accounting policies (continued)

Incoming resources

All incoming resources are included in the statement of financial activities when entitlement has passed to the charity; it is probable that the economic benefits associated with the transaction will flow to the charity and the amount can be reliably measured. The following specific policies are applied to particular categories of income:

Resources expended

Expenditure is recognised on an accruals basis as a liability is incurred. Expenditure includes any VAT which cannot be fully recovered, and is classified under headings of the statement of financial activities to which it relates:

All costs are allocated to expenditure categories reflecting the use of the resource. Direct costs attributable to a single activity are allocated directly to that activity. Shared costs are apportioned between the activities they contribute to on a reasonable, justifiable and consistent basis.

Tangible assets

Tangible assets are initially recorded at cost, and subsequently stated at cost less any accumulated depreciation and impairment losses. Any tangible assets carried at revalued amounts are recorded at the fair value at the date of revaluation less any subsequent accumulated depreciation and subsequent accumulated impairment losses.

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Notes to the Financial Statements (continued)

Year ended 31 December 2024

3. Accounting policies (continued)

Tangible assets (continued)

An increase in the carrying amount of an asset as a result of a revaluation, is recognised in other recognised gains and losses, unless it reverses a charge for impairment that has previously been recognised as expenditure within the statement of financial activities. A decrease in the carrying amount of an asset as a result of revaluation, is recognised in other recognised gains and losses, except to which it offsets any previous revaluation gain, in which case the loss is shown within other recognised gains and losses on the statement of financial activities.

Depreciation

Depreciation is calculated so as to write off the cost or valuation of an asset, less its residual value, over the useful economic life of that asset as follows:

Equipment

Impairment of fixed assets

A review for indicators of impairment is carried out at each reporting date, with the recoverable amount being estimated where such indicators exist. Where the carrying value exceeds the recoverable amount, the asset is impaired accordingly. Prior impairments are also reviewed for possible reversal at each reporting date.

For the purposes of impairment testing, when it is not possible to estimate the recoverable amount of an individual asset, an estimate is made of the recoverable amount of the cashgenerating unit to which the asset belongs. The cash-generating unit is the smallest identifiable group of assets that includes the asset and generates cash inflows that largely independent of the cash inflows from other assets or groups of assets.

For impairment testing of goodwill, the goodwill acquired in a business combination is, from the acquisition date, allocated to each of the cash-generating units that are expected to benefit from the synergies of the combination, irrespective of whether other assets or liabilities of the charity are assigned to those units.

Defined contribution plans

Contributions to defined contribution plans are recognised as an expense in the period in which the related service is provided. Prepaid contributions are recognised as an asset to the extent that the prepayment will lead to a reduction in future payments or a cash refund.

When contributions are not expected to be settled wholly within 12 months of the end of the reporting date in which the employees render the related service, the liability is measured on a discounted present value basis. The unwinding of the discount is recognised as an expense in the period in which it arises.

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Notes to the Financial Statements (continued)

Year ended 31 December 2024

4. Donations and legacies

Unrestricted Total Funds Unrestricted Total Funds
Funds 2024 Funds 2023
£ £ £ £
Donations
Tithes and Offerings 65,314 65,314 58,759 58,759
HMRC Charity Gift Aid 7,558 7,558
   
72,872 72,872 58,759 58,759
   
5. Investment income
Unrestricted Total Funds Unrestricted Total Funds
Funds 2024 Funds 2023
£ £ £ £
Bank interest receivable 3 3
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6. Expenditure on charitable activities by fund type
Unrestricted Total Funds Unrestricted Total Funds
Funds 2024 Funds 2023
£ £ £ £
Charitable activities 59,231 59,231 52,068 52,068
Charitable activities 5,153 5,153 6,731 6,731
Support costs 1,657 1,657 1,615 1,615
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66,041 66,041 60,414 60,414
   

7. Expenditure on charitable activities by activity type

Activities
undertaken Total funds Total fund
directly Support costs 2024 2023
£ £ £ £
Charitable activities 59,231 59,231 52,068
Charitable activities 5,153 5,153 6,731
Governance costs 1,657 1,657 1,615
   
64,384 1,657 66,041 60,414
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8. Net income/(expenditure)

Net income/(expenditure) is stated after charging/(crediting):

Depreciation of tangible fixed assets

2024 2023
£ £
530 705
 

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Notes to the Financial Statements (continued)

Year ended 31 December 2024

9. Independent examination fees

2024 2023
£ £
Fees payable to the independent examiner for:
Independent examination of the financial statements 1,500

1,500


10. Staff costs

The total staff costs and employee benefits for the reporting period are analysed as follows:

2024 2023
£ £
Wages and salaries 20,987 21,273
Employer contributions to pension plans 406 456
 
21,393 21,729
 

The average head count of employees during the year was 3 (2023: 3). The average number of full-time equivalent employees during the year is analysed as follows:

2024 2023
No. No.
Number of staff 3 3
 

No employee received employee benefits of more than £60,000 during the year (2023: Nil).

11. Trustee remuneration and expenses

One of the trustees Lorena Leonelli, the general overseer, was paid remuneration in the sum of £20,987.

12. Tangible fixed assets

Equipment
£
Cost
At 1 January 2024 and 31 December 2024 2,823

Depreciation
At 1 January 2024 705
Charge for the year 530

At 31 December 2024 1,235

Carrying amount
At 31 December 2024 1,588

At 31 December 2023 2,118


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Notes to the Financial Statements (continued)

Year ended 31 December 2024

13. Creditors: amounts falling due within one year

2024 2023
£ £
Trade creditors 930 621
Accruals and deferred income 1,500 1,500
Social security and other taxes 195 237
 
2,625 2,358
 

14. Pensions and other post retirement benefits

Defined contribution plans

The amount recognised in income or expenditure as an expense in relation to defined contribution plans was £406 (2023: £456).

15. Analysis of charitable funds

Unrestricted funds

Unrestricted funds
At At
1 January 20 31 December
24 Income Expenditure 2024
£ £ £ £
General funds 1,145 72,872 (66,041) 7,976
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At At
1 January 20 31 December
23 Income Expenditure 2023
£ £ £ £
General funds 2,797 58,762 (60,414) 1,145
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16. Analysis of net assets between funds

Unrestricted Total Funds
Funds 2024
£ £
Tangible fixed assets 1,588 1,588
Current assets 9,013 9,013
Creditors less than 1 year (2,625) (2,625)
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Net assets 7,976 7,976
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Unrestricted Total Funds
Funds 2023
£ £
Tangible fixed assets 2,118 2,118
Current assets 1,385 1,385
Creditors less than 1 year (2,358) (2,358)
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Net assets 1,145 1,145
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MINISTERIO EVANGELISTICO PARA LAS NACIONES

Management Information

Year ended 31 December 2024

The following pages do not form part of the financial statements.

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MINISTERIO EVANGELISTICO PARA LAS NACIONES

Detailed Statement of Financial Activities

Year ended 31 December 2024

2024 2023
£ £
Income and endowments
Donations and legacies
Tithes and Offerings 65,314 58,759
HMRC Charity Gift Aid 7,558
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72,872 58,759
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Investment income
Bank interest receivable 3
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Total income 72,872 58,762
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Expenditure
Expenditure on charitable activities
Wages and salaries 20,987 21,273
Pension costs 406 456
Rent 24,602 27,849
Rates and water 3,500 20
Light and heat 1,640 493
Repairs and maintenance 30 62
Insurance 72
Other motor/travel costs 2,508 1,800
Legal and professional fees 1,500 1,500
Telephone 1,541 1,105
Depreciation 530 705
Other interest payable and similar charges 157 115
Donation,Evangelism and Programs 8,028 4,528
Printing,Postage and Stationery 612 436
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66,041 60,414
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Total expenditure 66,041 60,414
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Net income/(expenditure) 6,831
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(1,652)
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