MORE OF CHRIST- CIO (CHARITABLE INCORPORATED ORGANISATION ICIOI REGISTERED NUMBER.. 12073641 NOTES FORMING PART OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 1. BASIS OF PREPERATION AND ACCOUNTING POLICES Al The accounts have been prepared under the historical cost convention and in accordance with applicable accounting standards. Bl The CIO has taken advantage of the exemptions in Financial Reporting St8ndards NO.1 from the requirement to produce a cash flow statement on the grounds that it is a small cio. Cl The accounts have been prepared on the going concern basis. DI Voluntary income is received by the way of donations and gifts and is included in full in the Statement of Financial Activities when received. The value of services provided by volunteers has not been included. El Grants, including grants for the purchase of fixed assets where applicable, are recognised in full in the Statement of Financial Activities in the year which they are receivables. Fl Incoming resources f rom investments is included when receivable. Gl Resources expended are recognised in the period in which they are incurred. Resources expended included attributable VATthat cannot be recovered. HI Support costs include central functions and have been allocated to activity cost categories on the basis of relevant staff time. 11 Governance costs include costs of the preparation and examination of statutory accounts, the costs of trustee meetings and cost of any legal advice to trustees on governance or constitutional matters. J) Unrestricted funds are donations and other incoming resources receivables or generated for the objects of the organisation without further specified purpose and are available as general funds. Kl T2ngible fixed assets are stated at cost less depreciation. Depreciation is provided at rates calculated to write off the cost less residual value over each assets expected useful life, as follows:_ Furniture, equipment and computer equipment 20Vo Straight line
MORE OF CHRIST- CIO (CHARITABLE INCORPORATED ORGANISATION ICIOI REGISTERED NUMBER.. 12073841 TRUSTEE'S ANNAUAL REPORTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 37 DECEMBER 2024 The Trustees for the purposes of the CIO act, submit their annual report and the financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2024 STRUCTURES, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT The MORE OF CHRIST is a charitygoverned by its a CIO ofassociation. Charity number: 1207364. TheTrustees of the CIO are known as members of the Management Committee. New Trustees may be recruited to the Board at any time by the Trustees. In selecting individuals for 2ppointment as Trustees, the Trustees must h2ve regard to the skills, knowledge and experience needed for the effective administration of the CIO. This process sims to familiarise them with the aims, objectitves and structures of the organistation, as well as the policies and procedures which are liekly to be of relevence to their work. The Trustees m2y, by and f rom their number 2nd from time to time, elect such officers (chair, secretary, treasurer) as they see fit. The Trustees are as follows: Alcides Martinho Voltolini Giselle Carine dos Santos Debora Nahime Astolpho de Brito The main actitivy of the organisation is a Church for the support for the community. Each area is managed by the Trustee, assisted by volunteers. OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVIES OBJECTS The primary aims of the Charity are: A. The charity may organize and maintain spaces where individuals and groups can gather for Christian worship and prayer. This includes regular church services, prayer meetings, and special gatherings that strengthen the spiritual life of the community. B. The organisation may run classes, seminars, or study groups to teach biblical principles and Christian values. The goal is to increase understanding of the Christian faith and encourage moral and spiritual growth. C. Through community programs. visits. and counselling, the charity extends support and compassion to people in need, reflecting Christian love and service.
ACTIVITIES The main activity of the Church is to advance the Christian faith to the community. The church holds its regular services every Saturday from 6=30 PM to 9=00 PM, providing a time of fellowship, encouragement, and teaching of God's Word. As a Christian evangelical church, its main activity is to proclaim the Gospel of Jesus Christ, promote spiritual growth, and offer pastoral care to members and visitors. In addition to weekly services, the church specifically meets twice 8 week, visits people in need, and conducts V8rious discipleship programs and community activities, with the goal of strengthening faith and unity among members. ACHIEVEMENTS AND PERFORMANCE In 2024, the church experienced significant spiritual and organizational growth. We welcomed people of various nationalities, many of whom accepted Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior. During the year, 13 baptisms were performed 2nd preparations began for a wedding. In addition, we inaugurated a Leadership Training School, with the aim of improving service to the community and preparing for the expansion of new projects planned for 2026, and established ministries focused on children and teenagers. New equipment was also acquired to provide better integration between members and their families, strengthening rel8tionships and the sense of community. There w2s also a change of location and leadership, with operational restructuring that defined those responsible for different sectors of the church. Demonstrating its commitment to solidarity, the church continued to offer financial and material assistance to people and families in need, both in the United Kingdom and in Brazil. These actions reflect our mission to serve God and the community with love, faith, and compassion. PUBLIC BENEFIT STATEMENT The trustees confirm that they have observed the public benefit guidelines issued by the Charity Commission in the performance of their duties and responsibilities. All activities undertaken by the institution during the year were aimed at promoting its ch8ritable purposes for the benefit of the public, offering spiritual support and practical assistance to individuals and families. PLANS FOR FUTURE PERIODS In the coming years. the church intends to expand its presence in the United Kingdom and Europe, opening new places of worship and strengthening local congregations. The trustees also plan to increase donations and humanitarian support, with a special focus on helping communities in Haiti.
In 8ddition, the church will continue investing in leadership training, evangelism projects, and children's 8nd youth ministries, ensuring continued growth and a positive impact in the spiritual and social areas. By order of the Board. Alcides Martinhd Voltolini Trustee
MORE OF CHRIST- CIO ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 Statement of financial activities Unrestricted funds Restricted income funds Total funds Prior year funds Income from: Charitable activities 6,172.00 0.00 Total Expenditure on: Charitable activities Other Total 6,172.00 0,00 5,014.00 0,00 1,158.00 0,00 Net incomel{expenditure) 1,158.00 0,00 Net incomel{expenditure) Extraordinary items Transfers between funds Other recognised gainsl{losses): Net movement in funds 1,158.00 0,00 1,158.00 0.00 Total funds brought fOard Total funds carried fonvard 1,158.00 0.00
MORE OF CHRIST- CIO ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 Balance sheet Rastrictgd income funds Unrestricte d funds Total this year Total last year Fixed assets Musical Instruments Equiprnents Total fixed assets Current assets Cash at bank and in hand Total current assets 1,158.00 1,158.00 0.00 Creditors.. amounts falling due within one year Net current assets/(liabili(ies) Total assets less current liabilities 1,158.00 1,158.00 0.00 1,158.00 1,158.00 0.00 Total net assets or liabilities Funds of the Charity Unrestricted funds 1,158.00 1,158.00 0.00 Total funds 1,158.00 1,158.00 0.00 Signed by one or two Iruslees on behalf of all the trustees Signature Datè Alcides Martinho Vollolini 3111012025