Reports and Financial Statements
For the period ended 31st December 2024
Ahava Global
Ahava Global
Contents
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| Charity information | 1 |
| Trustees' report | 2 - 6 |
| Independent Examiner's report | 7 |
| Statement of financial activities | 8 |
| Balance Sheet | 9 |
| Notes to the financial statements | 10 |
| Detailed income and expenditure | 11 |
Ahava Global
Charity information
| Registered charity number | 1203966 |
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| Trustees | Kevin Gonsalves |
| Althea Geraldine Agnelo D Souza | |
| Lorna Rhiann Lawrence | |
| Principal Office | 32 Craylands Square |
| Swanscombe | |
| Kent | |
| DA10 0LW | |
| Independent examiner | Carys Evans |
| Bankers | HSBC UK Bank plc |
| 1 Centenary Square | |
| Birmingham | |
| B1 1HQ |
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Ahava Global
Trustees' report
The trustees present their report and the financial statements for the period ended 31st December 2024.
1. Reference and Administrative details
Legal and administrative information
The charity, Ahava Global is registered CIO with the Charity Commission under number 1203966 registered on 13th July 2023. The charity operates from 32 Craylands Square, Swanscombe, DA10 0LW. The charity’s bankers are HSBC Business Banking, and the accounts are managed monthly by Accounts and Legal Consultants Ltd., A and L Suites 1-3, Hop Exchange, 24 Southwark Street, London, SE11 1TY. The CIO is a member of Churches in Communities International.
Trustees
The trustees who served during the year and at the date of approval of this report were:
Kevin Gonsalves
Althea Geraldine Agnelo D Souza
Lorna Rhiann Lawrence
The trustees serve on a voluntary basis as pastors and worship leader to the church and do not hold any full-time employment with the charity.
2. Structure, Governance and Management
Statement of trustees' responsibilities
Charity law in England and Wales requires the trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial year which give a true and fair view of the charity’s financial position at the balance sheet date, and of its income and expenditure for the year. In preparing these financial statements, the trustees are required to:
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l Select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently;
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l Make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent;
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l Comply with applicable accounting standards subject to any material departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements; and
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l Prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the charity will continue in operation.
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Ahava Global
Trustees' report (continued)
Organisation Structure
The trustees are responsible for maintaining proper accounting records which disclose, with reasonable accuracy, the financial position of the charity at any time, and for ensuring compliance with the Charities Act 2011. They are also responsible for safeguarding the charity’s assets and for taking reasonable steps to prevent and detect fraud or other irregularities.
Two of the trustees additionally serve as the senior pastors of the church. They were ordained in 2020 under the Evangelical Christian Church of England and continue to receive mentoring, accountability, and pastoral guidance from church leaders both in the UK and abroad. The third trustee serves as the worship leader within the leadership team of the church.
Decision Making
Trustee meetings are held either in person or via online calls. Agenda items are discussed openly, and decisions are made when all three trustees are in agreement.
New Trustees
The board is prayerfully considering appointing a fourth trustee in the coming year. This individual will be expected to align with the mission of the charity, share its vision and values, and provide pastoral and practical support to strengthen the charity’s governance.
Risk management policy
The trustees recognise that the charity faces both financial and reputational risks. Our priority remains to ensure accountability, transparency, and sound stewardship in all areas of our operations, so that the charity may continue to function effectively and faithfully in pursuit of its objectives.
3. Objectives and Activities
During the year, the principal objective of Ahava Global was to advance the Christian faith by proclaiming the Gospel of Jesus Christ. This was carried out through in-person meetings in Swanscombe and the surrounding areas, as well as online gatherings via Zoom.
Our key goals included:
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Holding weekly meetings at the community centre as a time of worship, prayer, and fellowship, while also responding to the needs of members.
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Encouraging deeper understanding of the Bible through the use of educational materials and training, with the aim of equipping the church in different areas of ministry.
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Supporting local churches through street evangelism once a month and hosting weekly Wednesday meetings for new believers.
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Providing grants to organisations with purposes aligned to those of Ahava Global and holding accountability meetings with CiC.
Strategies for achieving the objectives
To achieve these objectives, the trustees met monthly, either in person or via Zoom, to prayerfully consider next steps for the ministry. The third trustee supports the leadership team as a worship leader. Activities were funded for subscriptions and general
expenses where available through tithes and offerings exclusively which is voluntarily to those attending the church. Membership fees are not required in line with the governing document of the charity.
Mission Statement
Reaching a harvest for Jesus Christ.
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Ahava Global
Trustees' report (continued)
4. Plans for Future Periods
Looking ahead, Ahava Global will continue meeting in homes for prayer and worship, with our primary focus remaining on soul-winning. We plan to partner with ministries across the UK and globally to support a harvest of souls. Specific plans include joining a tent revival in Texas in September and participating in a crusade in Sri Lanka scheduled for 2026. A key priority will also be to spend more time among young people, pouring into them through prayer, mentoring, and Bible study.
To strengthen accountability and growth, we intend to partner monthly with ministries such as Prayer Storm, Jesus Image, and Destiny Encounters, whose vision aligns with ours. These partnerships will allow us to be mentored, to grow in the Word, and to learn from established leaders. Financially, we will continue to receive donations and tithes, while maintaining that no compulsory membership fees are required, as agreed in our governing document.
In the coming year, we also aim to identify senior leaders who can mentor and support us in areas such as marriage, church leadership, family life, and ministry, complementing our existing membership with Churches in Communities International. Finally, we plan to bring a fourth member onto the board of trustees and will be seeking prayerful guidance and agreement from the current trustees on the best way forward.
5. Achievements and Performance
This year has been an interesting period of transition for Ahava Global, as we moved from hosting weekly meetings on Zoom to gathering in person at a community centre in Greenhithe. While it has been challenging to break new ground, we have recognised the need for a larger team to effectively impact and serve the community. In discussion with the trustees, it was agreed to support the local church in Ebbsfleet Garden City by worshipping with them once a week. This opened new doors for breakthrough in street evangelism, where Ahava Global was able to provide worship on the streets, lead weekly Bible studies for new believers hosted by the church, offer prayer and intercession for the local community, and minister the gospel to a church in Manchester.
Additionally, one of the senior pastor of the church was able to join and travel to St. Lucia on a mission trip, supporting efforts to build and establish the gospel in the land. During this time, we also partnered with local schools and churches to share the gospel, strengthen community ties, and encourage young people to thrive in education and reject the dangers of gun violence, which is prevalent among the youth. Towards the latter part of the year, we transitioned again from weekly worship at the community centre to hosting meetings in our homes, both through Zoom and in-person gatherings.
6. Public Benefit
This year, our activities benefited the community by providing weekly worship and Bible study groups for new believers, supporting local schools and churches to encourage young people to thrive in education and reject gun violence, and offering prayer and intercession for local needs. Public benefit has also been achieved internationally through our involvement in street evangelism in the UK, a mission trip to St. Lucia and supporting a local church in Kent in trying to achieve public benefit.
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Ahava Global
Trustees' report (continued)
7. Financial Review
Financial reports
With this report is a full set of accounts which have been independently examined.
Description of funds and their uses
General funds
General funds represent the main source of income for the church and are used to support the day-today running of the CIO, including general expenses, subscriptions, and mission-related costs. As there are currently no payroll commitments, all income is directed towards sustaining the charity’s regular operations. The CIO’s funding relies entirely on the voluntary giving of church members through tithes and donations. Rather than engaging in fundraising activities, the charity encourages giving by teaching regularly on the principles of tithing and offerings, a practice which will continue.
Expenditure
The majority of the charity’s expenditure relates to legal fees, subscriptions, and partnerships with other ministries. Additional costs include hospitality, such as providing teas and lunches, along with general administrative expenses including stationery.
Reserve and Investment policy
At present, the CIO does not hold a reserves or investment policy, as it remains a small organisation. The trustees intend to establish such a policy in the future as the charity grows and becomes more financially stable.
Grant making policy
Grant-making forms a small but meaningful part of the charity’s work, both in the UK and in overseas missions. This includes occasional support for benevolent needs within the church community, always with the aim of furthering the vision of preaching the gospel to the nations. Each request is carefully considered and approved collectively by the trustees, ensuring that grants align with the mission and partnership priorities of the charity.
Approved by the trustees and signed on their behalf by
Althea Geraldine Agnelo D Souza A.Dsouza Date 09/10/2025
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Ahava Global Trustees' report (continued)
Risk Register
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Responsible
Risk Area Description of Risk Likelihood Impact Mitigation/Controls
Trustee(s)
Financial Reliance on voluntary Medium High Teach regularly on giving; Trustees
giving (tithes/donations) maintain transparency in
with no fixed income or finances; explore future
reserves. reserves policy.
Governance Small trustee board Medium Medium Plan to appoint a 4th All Trustees
(currently 3 trustees); trustee with relevant skills
lack of wider expertise. and pastoral support;
seek external
mentoring/accountability.
Reputational Risk of damage to Low High Maintain external All Trustees
reputation if financial or mentoring links (e.g.
pastoral accountability Prayer Storm, Jesus
is lacking. Image); clear
accountability structure.
Compliance Failure to comply with Low High Trustees meet monthly; Trustees
Charity Commission or proper record keeping;
CIO regulations (e.g. finance and governance
record keeping). decisions documented.
Operational Limited capacity due to Medium Medium Collaborate with local Senior Pastors
small team; difficulty churches; partner with
sustaining activities. global ministries;
encourage volunteer
engagement.
Safeguarding Working with young Medium High Develop safeguarding Trustees
people without formal policy; ensure DBS
safeguarding policy in checks and training for
place. those involved in youth
work.
Mission Dependence on Medium Medium Build strong agreements Senior Pastors
Delivery partnerships (churches, with partners; diversify
schools, overseas collaborations to spread
missions) may cause risk.
delays.
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Independent Examiner's Report to the Trustees of Ahava Global
I report on the accounts of Ahava Global for the period ended 31st December 2024 which are set out on pages 8 to 11.
Responsibilities and basis of report
As the charity's trustees, you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 (“the Act”).
I report in respect of my examination of the CIO’s accounts 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 which gives me cause to believe that in, any material respect:
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l the accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Charities Act; or l the accounts did not accord with the accounting records; or
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l the accounts did 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.
Signed Carys Evans
Date: 08/10/2025
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Ahava Global
Statement of financial activities For the period ended 31st December 2024
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Unrestricted Total funds
funds 2024
Notes £ £
Incoming resources
Donations and tithes 31,488 31,488
Other incoming resources 100 100
Total incoming resources 2 31,588 31,588
Resources expended
Administrative costs 3 4,018 4,018
Total resources expended 4,018 4,018
Net incoming resources 27,570 27,570
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Ahava Global
Balance sheet at 31st December 2024
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2024
£ £
Current Assets
Cash at bank and in hand 27,570
27,570
Creditors : Amounts falling due
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within one year
Net current assets 27,570
Net current assets less current liabilities 27,570
Creditors : Amounts falling due
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after one year
Total assets less liabilities 27,570
Reserves
Unrestricted income funds 27,570
27,570
Approved by the trustees and signed on their behalf by:
Althea Geraldine Agnelo D Souza
A.Dsouza Date 09/10/2025
Trustee
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Ahava Global
Notes to the financial statements For the period ended 31st December 2024
1 Accounting policies
1.1 Basis of accounting
The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention and in accordance with applicable accounting standards and the Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard FRS102
1.2 Income
Donations and tithes are credited to the Statement of Financial Activities on a receipts basis.
1.3 Expenditure
Expenditure is recognised on an accruals basis and has been classified under headings that aggregate all costs related to the category.
2 Income
Income comprises donations, tithes, and marriage ceremony fees.
3 Expenditure
Expenditure includes admin costs such as accountancy, bank fees, and rent.
4 Staff costs
The charity has no employees.
5 Fixed assets
The charity does not own any tangible fixed assets.
6 Funds
All funds are unrestricted.
7 Related parties
No related party transactions during the period.
- 8 Post balance sheet events
There are no post balance sheet events to report.
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Ahava Global
Detailed income and expenditure account For the period ended 31st December 2024
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2024
£
Income
Donations 28,280
Tithes 3,208
Marriage Ceremony Fees 100
31,588
Administrative expenses
Audit & Accountancy Fees 1,200
Bank Fees 70
Copyright License Fees 393
Printing & Stationery 172
Rent 735
Subscriptions 1,448
4,018
Surplus/(Deficit) for the period 27,570
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