Charity registration number 211454
RETIRED MISSIONARY AID FUND
ANNUAL REPORT AND UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2024
RETIRED MISSIONARY AID FUND
LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION
| Trustees | R Bennett | |
|---|---|---|
| A Jessop | ||
| R Herbert | ||
| J A Lower | ||
| A B Griffiths | ||
| J Mitchell | ||
| D Henderson | ||
| W Downs | ||
| E Barr | ||
| P Phillips | ||
| A H Smith | ||
| E Greig | ||
| H Griffiths | ||
| B Ambrose | (Appointed 9 November | |
| 2023) | ||
| Charity number | 211454 | |
| Principal address | 64 Callow Hill Road | |
| Alvechurch | ||
| Birmingham | ||
| B48 7LR | ||
| Independent examiner | Mr P J Barton FCCA | |
| Art Accountants Limited | ||
| Ground Floor | ||
| 11 Manvers Street | ||
| Bath | ||
| BA1 1JQ | ||
| Bankers | Kingdom Bank Limited | |
| Ruddington Fields Business Park | ||
| Mere Way | ||
| Ruddington | ||
| Nottingham | ||
| NG11 6JS | ||
| CAF Bank Limited | ||
| 25 Kings Hill Avenue | ||
| Kings Hill | ||
| West Malling | ||
| ME19 4JQ | ||
| Investment advisors | J M Finn & Co Limited | |
| 25 Copthall Avenue | ||
| London | ||
| EC2R 7AH |
RETIRED MISSIONARY AID FUND
CONTENTS
| Page | |
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| Trustees' report | 1 - 5 |
| Independent examiner's report | 6 |
| Statement of financial activities | 7 |
| Balance sheet | 8 |
| Notes to the financial statements | 9 - 15 |
RETIRED MISSIONARY AID FUND
TRUSTEES' REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2024
The trustees present their annual report and financial statements for the year ended 30 June 2024.
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the accounting policies set out in note 1 to the financial statements and comply with the charity's governing document, the Charities Act 2011 and "Accounting and Reporting by Charities: 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)" (effective 1 January 2019).
Objectives and activities
The objects of the charity are to assist retired missionaries from UK Christian Brethren Assemblies who are in necessitous circumstances. Such missionaries have usually spent all or large proportions of their working lives in serving God overseas without any salary or other fixed means of support. They have looked in faith to God to supply their needs. In furtherance of the objects the trustees seek at their discretion:
(a) To develop and maintain a family atmosphere among the beneficiaries, who are known as the 'RMAF Family'. (b) To stimulate the interest of UK Christian Brethren Assemblies and individuals in the work of the charity.
(c) To make monetary grants and gifts in kind for the assistance of retired missionaries who are within the objects. (d) To co-operate with other charities, voluntary bodies and statutory authorities operating in furtherance of the objects or of similar charitable purposes and to exchange information and advice with them.
In setting objectives and planning for activities, the trustees have given due consideration to general guidance published by the Charity Commission relating to public benefit, including the guidance 'Public benefit: running a charity (PB2)'.
Strategies for achieving aims and objectives
The activities of the charity include:
(a) Receiving gifts for the work of the charity from supporters and disbursing them to retired missionaries in the family in accordance with the decisions of the previous annual meeting. At the year-end there were 162 retired missionaries in the family, the majority of whom were in receipt of regular financial support from the charity.
(b) Printing a quarterly Prayer and Newsletter. This is sent to Christian Brethren Assemblies in the United Kingdom and to family members and individual supporters. It is clear from subsequent correspondence that the Prayer and Newletter fulfils its aim in generating a sense of belonging to a family of former missionaries commended to their work from Christian Brethren Assemblies.
(c) Giving to each retired missionary who joins the family an information brochure on the work of the charity and on financial benefits which may be obtainable from other sources, e.g. state benefits such as pension credit.
(d) Giving a food hamper, where acceptable, at Christmas to family members resident in the UK, and marking birthdays by a gift of shopping vouchers or, where appropriate, flowers.
(e) Making regular contact with family members through telephone calls and visits by trustees.
(f) Promoting the work of the charity at missionary conferences and other like events when invited to do so.
Public benefit
The trustees have paid due regard to guidance issued by the Charity Commission in deciding what activities the charity should undertake.
Grant making policy
The trustees have established eligibility criteria for recipients of grants, relating to such matters as their length of missionary service, ill health, and age. For those who receive grants, the trustees also have to ascertain that they are “in necessitous circumstances” and this they seek to do in a sensitive manner.
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RETIRED MISSIONARY AID FUND
TRUSTEES' REPORT (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2024
Achievements and performance
Significant activities and achievements against objectives
The grants which the charity makes to members of the family form an important part of their income in old age, infirmity, and, occasionally at other times of need. The gifts enable them to retain dignity, avoid poverty and provide a modest standard of living. Letters of acknowledgement received from them frequently contain details of how these gifts have been used to meet financial needs e.g. heating bills, medical costs etc.
Public benefit
The trustees have regard to the Charity Commission's guidance on public benefit and operate the charity accordingly. Those within the family have varying financial needs and therefore some do not receive the usual quarterly grants while others receive reduced amounts. At other times the trustees provide discretionary assistance to some of the family when they are faced with unexpected expenses, e.g. following bereavement or illness. All is greatly appreciated and valued. The trustees consider that the activities undertaken by the charity were in furtherance of its charitable purposes for the public benefit.
Property
The charity has a leasehold interest in two bungalows at Eckling Grange, Dereham, Norfolk, including the right to nominate two persons, from among the charity’s beneficiaries, as the occupiers of them.
Investment performance
All funds are invested in trust for the charity. Surplus funds not required for immediate distribution in grants are invested in bank deposits, or stocks and bonds. The management of this investment portfolio is delegated to a firm of Stockbrokers on the London Stock Exchange.
For responsible and ethical reasons, high risk and unethical investments have never been part of the investment policy of the trustees, although they accept that the more secure investments generally provide a lower return. An investment policy approved by trustees guides the manager of the investment portfolio. It includes a benchmarking mechanism for assessing the broker's performance against agreed criteria.
The investment portfolio has decreased during the year due to sale of investments. The Chairman, the Treasurer and the Assistant Treasurer continue the practice of holding an annual meeting with the Stockbrokers as part of the regular review of the charity’s financial position.
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RETIRED MISSIONARY AID FUND
TRUSTEES' REPORT (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2024
Financial review
The accounts for the year ended 30 June 2024 accompany this report. The charity’s income included income from gifts of £349,828, a slight decrease from the previous year, and legacy receipts of £51,232, a decrease from the previous year. It is important to recognize that legacy income will fluctuate from year to year. The trustees are indebted to trusts, assemblies and individuals who have again this year given generously in support of our retired missionary family.
The level of interest on gilts and bonds and equity dividend income was higher than in the previous year. Bank interest received was minimal due to low interest rates. The wisdom of a diversified investment portfolio has again been demonstrated during the year.
The charity exists for the long term financial support of retired missionaries. Therefore, and having regard to the nature of its income, and in particular the fluctuating value of legacies over the years, as noted above, a prudent disbursement of financial resources is made in an endeavour to balance income and expenditure. There has been an increase of approximately £20,000 in the year end reserve balance.
The trustees give no guarantee of continued financial support to the family who, as when on 'active service', follow the principle of 'living by faith'. It is clear from acknowledgements received that the quarterly support provided by the charity is greatly valued and often a significant part of their income.
The trustees have regard to the ever present possibility of further calls on the charity arising from the fact that there are a number of UK Christian Brethren Assembly missionaries who are over the State Retirement age and who remain 'active' overseas, but who are elderly and may at any time retire and be eligible to become part of the RMAF family.
The trustees bear in mind that some of the family members do not receive any grants from the charity and others receive less than the 'standard' sums. They also recognise, however, that if the financial circumstances of these members changed for the worse, then the call on the charity’s resources would increase considerably. It is estimated that if all the 162 members of the Family had been in receipt of grants in 2023/2024 then the amount needed for such grants would have increased from an annualised sum of £420,000 by an additional £140,000; an increase of 33%.
Reserves policy
The potential increase in the number of beneficiaries and the additional grants needed for family members who receive little or no grant, coupled with fluctuations in income means that the trustees must ensure that the charity maintains sufficient reserves to enable it to continue with its support of family members without interruption. Reserves equivalent to two years' current expenditure is considered ideal, with the present reserve level being 2.2 times (2023 - 2.1 times) current expenditure.
Principal funding sources
The sources of principal funding are trusts, gifts from churches, investment income and legacy receipts.
Major risks
The trustees have assessed the major risks to which the charity is exposed, in particular those related to the operations and finances of the charity, and are satisfied that systems and procedures are in place to mitigate exposure to the major risks and their effects.
Plans for future periods
Subject to the receipt of commensurate income, the trustees will aim to continue to provide, as in the past, financial support to retired missionaries who come within the objects for which the charity was established. However, they cannot offer any guarantee or commitment to recipients of grants concerning their continuation nor any commitments as to their level or frequency. Financial projections for the next 10 years show that the charity is likely to continue to be viable.
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RETIRED MISSIONARY AID FUND
TRUSTEES' REPORT (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2024
Structure, governance and management
The charity, which has been in existence since 1914, is a trust governed by a Scheme approved by the Charity Commissioners for England and Wales (Registered Number 211454) on 6 November 1998 as amended on 30 October 2002.
The trustees who served during the year and up to the date of signature of the financial statements were: R Bennett A Jessop R Herbert J A Lower A B Griffiths J Mitchell D Henderson E J Noble (Resigned 9 November 2023) N Turner (Resigned 9 November 2023) W Downs E Barr P Phillips A H Smith E Greig H Griffiths B Ambrose (Appointed 9 November 2023)
Recruitment and appointment of trustees
Trustees were appointed by the Scheme and any new trustees are appointed by resolution of the existing trustees in accordance with the Scheme. New trustees are selected on the basis of their willingness to assist in the affairs of the charity, including visiting retired missionaries in their areas, and their acceptance of the basis of faith set out in the Scheme.
In order to provide a reasonably close contact with the beneficiaries of the charity, the trustees are drawn from a wide area of the United Kingdom.
Organisational structure
The receipt and distribution of the funds together with all necessary correspondence are handled by the Secretary, the Treasurer and the Assistant Treasurer, who together with the Chairman and Vice Chairman, constitute the officers of the charity. Urgent business between meetings is delegated for decision by them and subsequently reported to the full body of the trustees. Occasionally, a sub-committee is set up to investigate and report on complex issues, with all decisions being taken by the full body of trustees. Other work required in order to maintain the work of the charity e.g. distribution of Christmas hampers, the sending of birthday gifts and overseeing the charity’s publications is carried out voluntarily by other trustees and their spouses.
Authority for executing these duties is agreed at the annual meeting of the trustees and in particular the level of disbursement of gifts, in cash or in kind, for the ensuing year is agreed at that meeting.
Induction and training of trustees
New trustees receive initial guidance on their responsibilities from the Chairman. Subsequently, they are kept informed of their duties and responsibilities at the annual trustees’ meetings.
Other matters
An insurance policy is in place providing trustees’ indemnity cover up to £1M. No trustee receives any remuneration, but they are entitled to claim expenses incurred in carrying out their duties. In the year under review these amounted to £2,234 (2023 - £2,517), while administration costs were 2.7% of total expenditure.
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RETIRED MISSIONARY AID FUND
TRUSTEES' REPORT (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2024
The trustees' report was approved by the Board of Trustees.
R Bennett Trustee
7 November 2024
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RETIRED MISSIONARY AID FUND
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT
TO THE TRUSTEES OF RETIRED MISSIONARY AID FUND
I report to the trustees on my examination of the financial statements of Retired Missionary Aid Fund (the charity) for the year ended 30 June 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 2011 Act).
I report in respect of my examination of the charity’s financial statements carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act. In carrying out my examination I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act.
Independent examiner's statement
Since the charity’s gross income exceeded £250,000 your examiner must be a member of a body listed in section 145 of the 2011 Act. I confirm that I am qualified to undertake the examination because I am a member of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants, which is one of the listed bodies.
Your attention is drawn to the fact that the charity has prepared financial statements in accordance with Accounting and Reporting by Charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) in preference to the Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice issued on 1 April 2005 which is referred to in the extant regulations but has now been withdrawn.
I understand that this has been done in order for financial statements to provide a true and fair view in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Practice effective for reporting periods beginning on or after 1 January 2015.
I have completed my examination. I confirm that no matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect:
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1 accounting records were not kept in respect of the charity as required by section 130 of the 2011 Act; or
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2 the financial statements do not accord with those records; or
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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 financial statements to be reached.
Peter Barton FCCA Art Accountants Limited Chartered Certified Accountants
Ground Floor 11 Manvers Street Bath BA1 1JQ
Dated: 18 November 2024
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RETIRED MISSIONARY AID FUND
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES INCLUDING INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2024
| Unrestricted | Unrestricted | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| funds | funds | ||
| 2024 | 2023 | ||
| Notes | £ | £ | |
| Income from: | |||
| Donations and legacies | 3 | 401,060 | 534,695 |
| Investments | 4 | 35,518 | 33,855 |
| Total income | 436,578 | 568,550 | |
| Expenditure on: | |||
| Raising funds | 5 | 7,490 | 7,041 |
| Charitable activities | 6 | 451,023 | 470,396 |
| Total expenditure | 458,513 | 477,437 | |
| Net gains/(losses) on investments | 10 | 43,171 | (8,150) |
| Net income and movement in funds | 21,236 | 82,963 | |
| Reconciliation of funds: | |||
| Fund balances at 1 July 2023 | 939,252 | 856,289 | |
| Fund balances at 30 June 2024 | 960,488 | 939,252 |
The statement of financial activities includes all gains and losses recognised in the year. All income and expenditure derive from continuing activities.
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RETIRED MISSIONARY AID FUND
BALANCE SHEET
AS AT 30 JUNE 2024
| Notes Fixed assets Tangible assets 12 Investments 13 Current assets Debtors 14 Cash at bank and in hand Creditors: amounts falling due within one year 15 Net current assets Total assets less current liabilities The funds of the charity Unrestricted funds |
2024 £ 1,427 126,405 127,832 (1,830) |
£ 3 834,483 834,486 126,002 960,488 960,488 960,488 |
2023 £ 6,428 96,149 102,577 (2,130) |
£ 3 838,802 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 838,805 100,447 |
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| 939,252 | ||||
| 939,252 | ||||
| 939,252 |
The financial statements were approved by the trustees on 7 November 2024
R Bennett Trustee
J A Lower Trustee
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RETIRED MISSIONARY AID FUND
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2024
1 Accounting policies
Charity information
Retired Missionary Aid Fund is a trust governed by a Scheme approved by the Charity Commissioners for England and Wales on 6 November 1998 as amended on 30 October 2002.
1.1 Accounting convention
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the charity's [governing document], the Charities Act 2011, FRS 102 “The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland” (“FRS 102”) and the Charities SORP "Accounting and Reporting by Charities: 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)" (effective 1 January 2019). The charity is a Public Benefit Entity as defined by FRS 102.
The charity has taken advantage of the provisions in the SORP for charities not to prepare a Statement of Cash Flows.
The financial statements are prepared in sterling, which is the functional currency of the charity. Monetary amounts in these financial statements are rounded to the nearest £.
The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention. The principal accounting policies adopted are set out below.
1.2 Going concern
At the time of approving the financial statements, the trustees have a reasonable expectation that the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. Thus the trustees continue to adopt the going concern basis of accounting in preparing the financial statements.
1.3 Charitable funds
Unrestricted funds are available for use at the discretion of the trustees in furtherance of their charitable objectives.
Restricted funds are subject to specific conditions by donors or grantors as to how they may be used. The purposes and uses of the restricted funds are set out in the notes to the financial statements.
Endowment funds are subject to specific conditions by donors that the capital must be maintained by the charity.
1.4 Income
Income is recognised when the charity is legally entitled to it after any performance conditions have been met, the amounts can be measured reliably, and it is probable that income will be received.
Cash donations are recognised on receipt. Other donations are recognised once the charity has been notified of the donation, unless performance conditions require deferral of the amount. Income tax recoverable in relation to donations received under Gift Aid or deeds of covenant is recognised at the time of the donation.
Legacies are recognised on receipt or otherwise if the charity has been notified of an impending distribution, the amount is known, and receipt is expected. If the amount is not known, the legacy is treated as a contingent asset.
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2024
1 Accounting policies
(Continued)
1.5 Expenditure
Expenditure is recognised once there is a legal or constructive obligation to transfer economic benefit to a third party, it is probable that a transfer of economic benefits will be required in settlement, and the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably.
Expenditure is classified by activity. The costs of each activity are made up of the total of direct costs and shared costs, including support costs involved in undertaking each activity. Direct costs attributable to a single activity are allocated directly to that activity. Shared costs which contribute to more than one activity and support costs which are not attributable to a single activity are apportioned between those activities on a basis consistent with the use of resources. Central staff costs are allocated on the basis of time spent, and depreciation charges are allocated on the portion of the asset’s use.
1.6 Tangible fixed assets
Tangible fixed assets are initially measured at cost and subsequently measured at cost or valuation, net of depreciation and any impairment losses.
Depreciation is recognised so as to write off the cost or valuation of assets less their residual values over their useful lives on the following bases:
Leasehold land and buildings Over the term of the lease Fixtures and fittings 25% reducing balance
The gain or loss arising on the disposal of an asset is determined as the difference between the sale proceeds and the carrying value of the asset, and is recognised in the statement of financial activities.
1.7 Fixed asset investments
Fixed asset investments are initially measured at transaction price excluding transaction costs, and are subsequently measured at fair value at each reporting date. Changes in fair value are recognised in net income/(expenditure) for the year. Transaction costs are expensed as incurred.
1.8 Impairment of fixed assets
At each reporting end date, the charity reviews the carrying amounts of its tangible assets to determine whether there is any indication that those assets have suffered an impairment loss. If any such indication exists, the recoverable amount of the asset is estimated in order to determine the extent of the impairment loss (if any).
1.9 Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents include cash in hand, deposits held at call with banks, other short-term liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less, and bank overdrafts. Bank overdrafts are shown within borrowings in current liabilities.
1.10 Financial instruments
The charity has elected to apply the provisions of Section 11 ‘Basic Financial Instruments’ and Section 12 ‘Other Financial Instruments Issues’ of FRS 102 to all of its financial instruments.
Financial instruments are recognised in the charity's balance sheet when the charity becomes party to the contractual provisions of the instrument.
Financial assets and liabilities are offset, with the net amounts presented in the financial statements, when there is a legally enforceable right to set off the recognised amounts and there is an intention to settle on a net basis or to realise the asset and settle the liability simultaneously.
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RETIRED MISSIONARY AID FUND
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2024
1 Accounting policies
(Continued)
Basic financial assets
Basic financial assets, which include debtors and cash and bank balances, are initially measured at transaction price including transaction costs and are subsequently carried at amortised cost using the effective interest method unless the arrangement constitutes a financing transaction, where the transaction is measured at the present value of the future receipts discounted at a market rate of interest. Financial assets classified as receivable within one year are not amortised.
Basic financial liabilities
Basic financial liabilities, including creditors and bank loans are initially recognised at transaction price unless the arrangement constitutes a financing transaction, where the debt instrument is measured at the present value of the future payments discounted at a market rate of interest. Financial liabilities classified as payable within one year are not amortised.
Debt instruments are subsequently carried at amortised cost, using the effective interest rate method.
Trade creditors are obligations to pay for goods or services that have been acquired in the ordinary course of operations from suppliers. Amounts payable are classified as current liabilities if payment is due within one year or less. If not, they are presented as non-current liabilities. Trade creditors are recognised initially at transaction price and subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method.
Derecognition of financial liabilities
Financial liabilities are derecognised when the charity’s contractual obligations expire or are discharged or cancelled.
1.11 Employee benefits
The cost of any unused holiday entitlement is recognised in the period in which the employee’s services are received.
Termination benefits are recognised immediately as an expense when the charity is demonstrably committed to terminate the employment of an employee or to provide termination benefits.
2 Critical accounting estimates and judgements
In the application of the charity’s accounting policies, the trustees are required to make judgements, estimates and assumptions about the carrying amount of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. The estimates and associated assumptions are based on historical experience and other factors that are considered to be relevant. Actual results may differ from these estimates.
The estimates and underlying assumptions are reviewed on an ongoing basis. Revisions to accounting estimates are recognised in the period in which the estimate is revised where the revision affects only that period, or in the period of the revision and future periods where the revision affects both current and future periods.
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2024
3 Income from donations and legacies
| Unrestricted | Unrestricted | |
|---|---|---|
| funds | funds | |
| 2024 | 2023 | |
| £ | £ | |
| Donations and gifts | 349,828 | 379,311 |
| Legacies | 51,232 | 155,384 |
| 401,060 | 534,695 | |
| Income from investments | ||
| Unrestricted | Unrestricted | |
| funds | funds | |
| 2024 | 2023 | |
| £ | £ | |
| Rental income | 6,146 | 5,608 |
| Income from listed investments | 27,638 | 27,240 |
| Interest receivable | 1,734 | 1,007 |
| 35,518 | 33,855 |
4 Income from investments
5 Expenditure on raising funds
| Unrestricted | Unrestricted | |
|---|---|---|
| funds | funds | |
| 2024 | 2023 | |
| £ | £ | |
| Investment management | 7,490 | 7,041 |
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2024
6 Expenditure on charitable activities
| Charitable | Charitable | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Expenditure | Expenditure | ||
| 2024 | 2023 | ||
| £ | £ | ||
| Direct costs | |||
| Gifts to retired missionaries | 416,143 | 429,386 | |
| Gift vouchers and Christmas food hampers | 8,532 | 9,518 | |
| Earmarked gifts paid to retired missionaries | 12,020 | 19,110 | |
| Funeral grants | 2,000 | 1,000 | |
| 438,695 | 459,014 | ||
| Share of support and governance costs (see note 7) | |||
| Support | 11,328 | 10,382 | |
| Governance | 1,000 | 1,000 | |
| 451,023 | 470,396 | ||
| Analysis by fund | |||
| Unrestricted funds | 451,023 | 470,396 | |
| 7 | Support costs allocated to activities | ||
| 2024 | 2023 | ||
| £ | £ | ||
| Printing, postage, stationery and telephone | 6,070 | 5,185 | |
| Sundry expenses | 2,457 | 2,552 | |
| Trustees insurance | 779 | 769 | |
| Meeting and exhibitions | 1,937 | 1,796 | |
| IT expenses | 85 | 80 | |
| Governance costs | 1,000 | 1,000 | |
| 12,328 | 11,382 | ||
| Analysed between: | |||
| Charitable Expenditure | 12,328 | 11,382 |
8 Trustees
None of the trustees (or any persons connected with them) received any remuneration or benefits from the charity during the year.
9 trustees received reimbursement of expenses amounting to £2,234 in the current year (2023 - 10 trustees - £2,517)
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2024
9 Employees
The average monthly number of employees during the year was:
| 2024 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|
| Number | Number | |
| Total | - | - |
There were no employees whose annual remuneration was more than £60,000.
10 Gains and losses on investments
| Unrestricted | Unrestricted | |
|---|---|---|
| funds | funds | |
| 2024 | 2023 | |
| Gains/(losses) arising on: | £ | £ |
| Revaluation of investments | 43,171 | (8,150) |
11 Taxation
The charity is exempt from taxation on its activities because all its income is applied for charitable purposes.
12 Tangible fixed assets
| Leasehold land and buildings Fixtures and fittings £ £ Cost At 1 July 2023 2 1 At 30 June 2024 2 1 Carrying amount At 30 June 2024 2 1 At 30 June 2023 2 1 |
Total £ 3 |
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| 3 | |
| 3 | |
| 3 |
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2024
| 13 Fixed asset investments Listed investments Cash in portfolio £ Cost or valuation At 1 July 2023 819,445 19,357 Additions 27,900 - Valuation changes 43,876 - Cash movement - 10,757 Disposals (86,852) - At 30 June 2024 804,369 30,114 Carrying amount At 30 June 2024 804,369 30,114 At 30 June 2023 819,445 19,357 14 Debtors 2024 Amounts falling due within one year: £ Other debtors 1,427 15 Creditors: amounts falling due within one year 2024 £ Other creditors 1,830 16 Related party transactions |
Total £ 838,802 27,900 43,876 10,757 (86,852) 834,483 834,483 838,802 2023 £ 6,428 2023 £ 2,130 |
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There were no disclosable related party transactions during the year.
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