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2024-12-31-accounts

FinancialReview
Review ofthecharity's financial Para1.21 The charity holds healthy reserves for meeting the ongoing needs
position at the endoftheperiod of the charity.
Statement explainingthepolicy Para1.22 BPF's reserves policyistomaintain sufficient level of reseryes
forholding reseryes stating why
they areheld
to enable operating activities,consideringpotential risks and
contingencies that may arisefromtime to time. TheTrustees
reviewthopolicyannually.TheChurch Councilisauthorised to
takenecessary stepsandpoliciestousethereserves in line
withtheModel Constitution of theAssembliesof God
Amount ofreservesheld Para1.22 At the endofyear, CIO heldabalanceoft140,739.62 inthe
account.
dditional information(optional)
choosetoinclude further statements whererelevant about:
Thecharity'sprincipal sourcesof Voluntary contributionfromindividuals andfamilies.All
funds(including any fundraising) contributions arefromknown individuals.

Description of charitv's trusts: cro
Typeof governing document Para1.25 ConstitutionDocument
{trust deed,ror/alcharter}
Howisthe charity constituted? Para1.25 cto
qe.gunincorpcraiedassociaticn,
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Trusteeselection methods Pa'a1.25 Trustees are appointed during the AGMforatermof2years.
including details ofany
constitutionalprovisionse.g.
electiontopostornameof any
person or body entitledtoappoint
oneormore trustees
Additional information(optional)
Youmav choosetoinclude further statements whererelevant about:
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Policies and procedures adopted
fortheinduction and trainingof
trustees
Regular engagementswith theAssembliesofGod,GB(AoG)
leadershipandparticipatinginitsregional Events andannual
National Conference. Thirtyone:eightwereinvitedtogive training
Para1.51 on safeguarding.
DBS checkshavebeen doneforthenewly appointedSunday
School teachers and new Trustees.
Thecharity's organisational
structure and anywidernetwork
withwhich thecharity works
Para1.51 DiverseTeamsintheChurchincludingAdmin,Building
Maintenance,Finance, Mission, Worship,SocialAction,
WelcomeHost,YouthMinistry,KidsMinistry,PrayerMinistry,
Women's Ministry, Men's Ministry, Media, Library,Property
Search,FirstAid, Cell Groups and Restore Food Bankcontinue
tofunctiontoachieve various objectivesof theChurch.Teams
meet regularlytoplan, review and execute.
WeworkcloselvwithBlack Countrv Food bank.
Relationship withanyrelated Para 1.51 The Charityworksinclose fellowship withAoG,UK.
oarties
Other TheCharity has continuedtheirmembershipwith Thirtyone:eight
(An independent Christian charitywhichhelpstoprotect
vulnerablepeoplefromabuse)

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Trusteename Office (ifany) Datesacted ifnotfor
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Nameofperson(orbody)entitled
to aoooint trustee(ifanv)
DrWesslvLukose Chair of Charitu AGM
MrJoii Varohese AGM
Mr Bennvkuttv Joseoh AGM
MrAnv Chacko AGM
MrWilliam John AGM

Trusteename
DrWesslyLukose
Mr.JojiVarghese
Mr. Sam T Varghese
Mr.AriyottuMathew
Dates actedifnot for wholevear Assets arecurrentlyheld inthename of these
Trusteesof Unincorporated Charity 1132602.
TheassettransfertoClO,1208306isin
progress andisexpectedtobecompletedin
2025.
For advice on compliance, Sebastianand '14Neals Corner,2Bath Road, Hounslow, TW33HJ
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Signed on behalfofthe charity'strustees
Signature(s) .il,"dt
Fullname(s) Mr Joji Varghese DrWesslyLukose
Position(eg Secretary, Trustee Chair
Ghair, etc)
Date i+Sept2nz{

Unrestricted
funds
Unrestricted
funds
Restricted
funds
Endowment
funds
Totalfunds LastYear
to the nearest
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to the nearestf to th6 nearest€ to the nearest€ to the nearestI
AlRec
Tithes 65,477 65,477
:reewill Offerinq 18,616 18.61 5
fthercontributions 1 1.013 11,01 3
3iftAid
Iransterredlromunlncorporateo cnaflty
1132602
51,586 51,586
lontributionsfor Mission fund 17,878 ,t7.878
-ibraryfund 10 10
Youth fund Contributions 567 567
y'y'omenfund Contributions 1,270 1,270
Children's ministry Contributions 5,647 5,647
Suildinqfund Contributions
Mens Ministrv Contributior 3,935 3,935
New Buildino Fund Contribution 550 s50
Subtotal(Gross incomefor
AR)
146,691 29,857 176,548
AZAsset and investmentsales,
(seetable).
Total receipts I
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jalaryfor Ministers lncl N /PAYE/Pension 9,915 9,915
)ensionfund adminstration 11 11
ients 265 265
ndependent Examiner+Payrollfees 600 600
Travel expense
MediaRelated Expense 852 852
Expenses for various meetings 2,071 2.071
lontributionto AoG and meetinqexp 200 200
Expensesforlnsurance
Assetpurchases 989 989
Admin Expenses 886 885
Legalexpenses for formation of CIO 1,593 1,693
Iraining& Development
Other church expenses 421 421
Donationfor Mission & Charity Overseas 1,102 't,214 2,316
Donation for Mission & Charity inUK 2,250 8,329 10,579
Building Related Expenses 1,175 1,175
[/ortgagePayment
xpenses for library
Youth Ministry 218 218
Womens Ministrv 1,360 1,350
Children's Ministrv 1,399 1.399
Mens Ministrv 859 859
Subtotal 22,428 13,380 35,808

Unrestricted Restricted Endowment
funds
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Churchfund 104,089.7(
Mission fund 28,294.4C
Youth Ministry fund 562.37
Kids Ministry fund 4.247.38
Womens Ministryfund -89.9€
LibraryFund 10.0c
BuildingFund
Mens MinistryFund 3.075.7C
New BuildingFund 550.0c
Totalcashfunds 104,089.76 36,649.8t
(agree balances withreceipts and payments
account(s))
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Independent examiner's report on the accounts Section A Independent Examiner's Report Report to the trusteesl members of BIRMINGHAM PENTECOSTAL FELLOWSHIP On accounts for the year ended 31st DECEMBER 2024 Charity no lif any) 1208306 Set out on pages {remember lo include the page numbers of ￿ld1￿.0nal sheelsl Rospo¢1ive The ch8rity'8 trustees are ￿ponsible for the preparation of th8 ac£ounts. The responsibllltles of chartty's trustees consider that an audit 13 not required for this year under section trustee8 and examlner 144121 of the Charities Act 2011 Ilho 2011 Act) and that an indèpendent examination is needed. It is my responsibility lo.. examine the accounts Under secilon 145 of the 2011 Act. lo follow the procedures laid down in the general Directions given by the Charity Commission (under section 1451511bl of the 2011 Act, and lo state whether particulai matters have come to my attenli¢Jn. Basis of indepgndont My examination was carrted out in aC￿rdance wlh general Directions given by the examiner's statement Ch8fi(y Commission. 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 the trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all tho evidence that would be required in an audit, and consequently no opinion is given as lo whether the accounts present a 'Irue and fair, view and the report i¥ limited to those matters set out in Ihg statement below. Independent In conneclfv)n with my examinati¢￿, no maiter has come to my attention (other than examinefs statement that disclosed below'l 1. which gives me reasonable cau8e to believe t￿t In. any material respect. the requirements.. to keep accounting records in acwrdance with section 130 of the 2011 Act., and to prepare accounts which accord Mlh the accounting recc¢d8 arKI comply with the accounting requrements of the 2011 Act have not been met; or 2. to whKh, in my opinion. attention should be drawn in order to enable a woper understanding of the accounts to be reached. . Ple8se delete the words In the brackets rfth&y do not oppty. Signed: Date.. 1710912025 Name.. Sebastian Machukattu Devasia Relevant professional qualificatlon(sl or body (If any): Association of Chartered Certified Accountants and Oaugbters ccount8Dts Address.. 17 NEALS CORNER, BATH ROAO MIDDLESEX ese% ounslo HJ 31fJO TWJ 3HJ

Only complete rf the examiner needs to highlight material problems. Give horo brlef detalls of any itsms that tho oxamlner wishes to disclose.