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2022-12-31-accounts

Year ending 31 December 2022

The Congregation of Yahweh

Trustees’ Annual Report and Accounts

27A Carlton Road, Nottingham, NG3 2DG Website: http://www.congyah.co.uk Email: accounts@congyah.co.uk Tel: 0115 8378083 Charity Registration No: 245132

The Congregation of Yahweh

Index to the Financial Statements

Page
Structure and Management 3
Reference and Administrative Details 4
Governance Report 5
Independent Examiner’s Report 9
Statement of Financial Activities 10
Balance Sheet 11
Notes to the Financial Statements
12

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CONGREGATION OF YAHWEH 27a Carlton Road, Sneinton, Nottingham, NG3 2DG Charity Registration No: 245132

Structure and Management

Board of Trustees:

Edwin Josephs (Chair) Jasmin Myles-Wilson (Secretary) Roger Boden (Treasurer) Gale Boden Wayne McLeish

Apostolic Council:

Alcot Walker Jon Thornton Daslie Nicholson Shearon Walker

Board of Elders:

David Hayes Edwin Josephs Pnina Josephs Valerie Warsop Beverly Nembhard

The Board of Trustees, as the legal governing body, forwards the objectives of The Congregation of Yahweh (The Congregation) by managing its financial affairs and other resources for example, property and ensuring The Congregations complies with its legal framework and statutory obligations. It prudently manages and distributes the resources of The Congregation, consistent with the charitable purposes the funds were donated for, so it can effectively fulfil its mission in the world. In line with the Constitution new trustees are appointed by the Board of Trustees.

The Apostolic Council is responsible for receiving and implementing the vision as the Holy Spirit enables. Their work is pioneering, developing and growing fellowship groups, home and abroad, through forwarding the message of the Gospel. The team is made up of apostles and prophets.

The Board of Elders is responsible for ensuring the safeguarding and spiritual health of The Congregation and to evaluate the biblical teaching presented within The Congregation and to make sure it is well-led in this regard.

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THE CONGREGATION OF YAHWEH 27a Carlton Road, Sneinton, Nottingham, NG3 2DG Charity Registration No: 245132

Reference and Administrative Details

Bankers: Santander Business Banking
Bridle Road, Bootle, L30 4GB
Nationwide Building Society
Kings Park Road, Moulton Park, Northampton, NN3 0NW
The Charity Bank Ltd
Fosse House, 182 High Street, Tonbridge, TN9 1BE
Independent Examiner: Jason Seagrave FCCA, Seagrave French LLP,
1 Poplars Court, Lenton Lane, Nottingham, NG7 2RR
Insurance Brokers: BHIB Insurance Brokers
Grove Park, AGM House, 3 Barton Close, Enderby,
Leicester, LE19 1SJ
Investment Advisors: 1825
1 Holly Street, Sheffield, S1 2GT

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THE CONGREGATION OF YAHWEH Trustee's Report for the year ending 31st December 2022

Governance Report

General information about the charity is set out on pages 3 & 4.

The Beginnings

The Congregation was founded in 1960 and was registered with the Charity Commission as a charity on 14 April 1964 and subsequently registered with HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) for the purpose of Gift Aid.

Peter Warsop, an ardent young preacher who was tireless in his pursuit of truth, and others of like mind rented a small, upper room in the bustling market town of Loughborough, Leics., and The Congregation’s work as it is today, began.

A time of unfolding revelation followed as this minister taught about the Body of Christ, the function of the ministerial gifts as laid out in Ephesians 4 and freedom to use the gifts of the Holy Spirit. Little, if anything, was being taught about these things in the church world at that time.

In the late 1950’s he took up the pastorate of a church group in Nottingham. In a relatively short period of time the group grew through an intense programme of evangelism which saw hundreds of people come to faith and receive water baptism!

The first great change happened when the leadership began to baptise the believers in the Name of Jesus as declared in the scriptures. This was an unheard of departure from the tradition of baptising in the name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Hundreds of people benefited from this, however, and Water Baptism services were a regular part of the life of the Church.

1966 brought a revelation about Covenant and the fact that it was possible for men and women to have an acknowledged covenant relationship with Yahweh today. Understanding about the place of the Nation of Israel in Yahweh’s ongoing purposes, the truth of the Olive Tree (Romans 11), and a growing awareness of the Hebraic roots of our faith was being established in people’s lives.

Following this The Congregation was launched into a decade of restoration - the use of God’s personal name (Yahweh), and the real name of His Son (Yahshua), the seventh day Sabbath and the Feasts of Yahweh as outlined in Leviticus 23. This was quickly followed by holiness and sanctification.

With a desire to propagate the full Gospel of the Kingdom, The Congregation set up a small printing works from which it began to produce a variety of literature which was distributed across the world. This laid a foundation for all the future printing and publishing needs of The Congregation.

The Congregation has always been keen to share the message with people from all walks of life at home and abroad. This has resulted in establishing congregations in Jamaica Malawi and Kenya, and creating ties of fellowship with brethren in Norway, Denmark, the USA, Canada, Rwanda, Myanmar, South Africa, Puerto Rico and India.

Main Objective:

The primary objective of The Congregation, in response to Yahshua’s commission (Matthew 28:19-20), is to proclaim the Gospel; win souls and build the Kingdom wherever Yahweh’s Spirit leads, and the three parts of the Leadership Team work together to achieve this.

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THE CONGREGATION OF YAHWEH Trustees’ Report for the year ended 31st December 2022 (continued)

Review of 2022

During the year we continued to implement our updated vision for 2021-2025, The 1845 Vision building on our main objective to reach the world with the message of the Gospel and teach disciples everything that the Father has revealed to us – precious truths, doctrines, and Distinctives that frame the identity of the Congregation of Yahweh.

Aim 1: House Churches which focus on key practices of the Early Church:

Aim 2: Community Outreach- Ministry in specific communities located across towns/cities in the UK including:

Aim 3: Faithbuilders

Reaching out primarily (but not exclusively) to 18-30yr olds with the message of the Gospel. Activities include Gospel-focussed services, discussion groups, student meals, and other social events

Aim 4: Ark Projects

To provide food programmes (and any other outreach projects) to both students and the underprivileged/deprived in Nottingham, bringing them into close proximity of the Church and its members.

Aim 5: International Humanitarian Projects

To include…

Aim 6: International Network

To include…

Aim 7: Impact both the community and the Christian world through the medium of Creative/ Performing Arts Ministry

Aim 8: Prayer Centre

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Aim 9: Discipleship Programme that takes those who come to faith on a journey which establishes key understanding in matters related to faith and the Distinctives of the Congregation of Yahweh.

Aim 10: Online Services

To include…

Aim 11: The re-establishing of Youth Link as a viable and influential ministry, nurturing the faith of children and young people in both House Churches & the Community.

This will include the development and management of:

Aim 12: CoY’s Membership Process, which outlines

Aim 13: Ministerial Training Programme

To provide Mosaic Courses online which offer valuable resources for leaders, and equip individuals for ministry in the UK and across the world.

Aim 14: Mentoring Programme (Ministry Pathway)

To mentor, train and prepare select individuals (18-45yrs) for ministry, particularly those who have been identified as potential leaders across the range of ministry areas in the Congregation.

Aim 15: Printed and online resources/materials which will give further understanding of the

beliefs/doctrines of the Congregation and support the development of faith in young believers.

This will be done through the following resources…

Aim 16: National (Centre Church) Building Programme

To give the Church Hall a general face lift, which captures the future direction of Ministry within the Congregation.

The Ark (and Food Bank)

Our food bank is run differently from most in the community, as we are coming at this from a Biblical perspective of feeding those who are without. We take self-referrals as well as referrals from organisations and we have seen, first-hand, the desperate situations some people are in. A small team has been delivering food parcels, and we have been able to pray with and for people and give Bibles out. We put gospel tracts in each parcel.

We have been faithfully reaching out to the community, asking for support both financially and for food donations. We have used some of the donation of £20,000 we received at the end of 2021 to help us purchase a second-hand delivery vehicle and undertake activities for the community. We are extremely grateful, and this will go a long way in supporting the Food Bank.

Reaching out to the homeless is something we felt we needed to do so we have made up bags to be handed out. Individuals who want to be involved with this can put them in the boot of their car so that when they are out and about, they can hand the bags out to the homeless.

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THE CONGREGATION OF YAHWEH Trustee's Report for the year endlng 31st December 2022 Unfortunately we had lo temporarily close the Foodbank in April 2022 so we COLJld ensure all our volunteers were appropriately trained and obtained food hygiene certificalion and the Foodbank was formally registered with the Council Environmental Health Service. There are now 7 volunteers trained in Basic Food Hygiene and Allergens which is impressive. Since reopening the lake up has been slow so we are Gonlinuing to rebuild connections W￿7 the variou5 organisalions we are familiar with, We have been successful in securing a grant from the council which enab5ed us lo restock our shelves and lo purchase Tesco vouchers to give Out to struggling peoplelfamilies. We believe the foodbank will reach many within our community in one way or another and this will help lo pave the way for the gospel lo be shared with many. International Development During the year we sent two ministers to reaffirm connections with our international sister fellowships in Jama and to explore new connections with churches in Puerto Rico al a financial cost of approximately £7.018. Risk Management: The Trustees have ensured that a suitable system of internal control and risk management pro￿sseS aiiJ procedures are in place to mitigate Ihe major risks that The Congregation faces. This includes issuing guidance on the counting and banking of any cash donations, including ensuring that two independent people perform this task and that all monies are banked as soon as is practicable. A system of budgetary control is In place, and this is reviewed by Trustees and the National Overseer monthly as well as updated procedures for expendrtufe authorisation. There is a monthly fraud review and examination of accumulated large financial donations. In line with HMRC and Charity Commission guidance the Trustees have paid particular attention to any support il gives lo overseas churches, retaining evidence of how funds have been expended and ensuring it is only used for charitable and the purposes inlended. Reserves Poll¢y: The level of normal reserves held is to be sufficient to continue to pay all staff for three months and Ihree limes the average rnonthly spend on budgels. Cash not needed for immediale discharge of liabilities is retained either in short term bank deposit accounts or an account that it fixed for 12 months. Any funds more than this can be added to our investment portfolio on the advice of our advisers. During the year we added £60k to our investments. Flnanclal Review: General donations, which also includes trading, rental, and investment income (£171,448) were £2,980 less than the amount received in 2021 1£174,4281, which was a 1.70 /0 decrease and most likely a reflection on the CoSt￿- living crisis that many people are facin9. General spending has decreased by almost IOO/o to £147,329 from £163,655 in 2021. The Trustees are aware that the value of investments will always fluctuate and are mindful that these musl be viewed over an extended period. In the 2022 the value of the investments decreased by £24,873. This reflects tt general stste of investments porffolios due lo the ongoing high levels of inflation and poor econoffl￿ growth worldwide. During the year Ihe Trustees changed the ways our investments are managed and are hopeful that more responsive and quicker review of our holdings will result in in benefits for the Congregation's finances. We value and are extremely grateful for the unceasing support of the members of The Congregation of Yahweh, as volLJnleers, who give so much of their lime, energy, fInan￿S and help. Without this input, The Congregation would not be able lo function. Jasmln ylo8-Wllson, S0¢rotary Roger Bodon. Tr6a8urèr Date Date

Independent Examlner's Report to the Trustees of The Congregatlon of Yahweh I report on the accounts of the charity for the year ended 31 December 2022 which are sel out on pages 10 10 17. Responsibilit108 and basls of rèport As the charity's Iruslees you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 I'the Acl'l. I report in respect of my examination of the charity's accounts carried out under Section 145 of the Act and in carrying out my examination I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145151{b} of the Act. Independent examiner's statement I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material mallers have come lo my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect.. accounting records were not kept in respect of the charity as required by section 130 of the Act-, or the accounts do not accord with those records,. or the accounts do not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the form and content of accounts sel out in the Charities {Accounls 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. oul be concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination lo which attention awn in this report in order lo enable a proper understanding of the accounts lo be reached. Jason eag ve FCCA Seag ve French LLP. 1 Poplars Court. Lenton Lane, Nollingham, NG7 2RR Date.. Page 9

THE CONGREGATION OF YAHWEH

Statement of Financial Activities for the Year Ended 31 December 2022

Unrestricted
Restricted
Funds
Funds
Note
£
£
Incoming Resources
Incoming Resources from generated funds:
Voluntary income
Donations and gifts
2
167,057
18,140
Grants
-
-
Activities for generating funds
Trading Income
3
2,672
-
Rental Income
9,320
-
Investment Income
4
1,018
-
Net gain on disposal of fixed assets
-
-
Total incoming resources
180,067
18,140
Resources Expended
Cost of generating funds:
Fundraising trading
6
2,728
-
Charitable expenditure:
Ministerial
6
24,691
21,932
Management and Administration
6
131,095
-
155,786
21,932
Governance costs
6
2,100
-
Total Resources Expended
6
160,614
21,932
Net
(outgoing)/incoming
resources
before
transfers
19,453
(3,792)
Transfers
-
-
Other recognised gains/(losses)
Realised gains/(losses) on investment assets
-
-
Unrealised gains/(losses) on investment assets
(24,873)
-
Net Movement in Funds
(5,420)
(3,792)
Reconciliation of funds:
Total funds brought forward
902,530
43,933
Total funds carried forward
897,110
40,141
Total
2022
£
185,197
-
2,672
9,320
1,018
-
198,207
2,728
46,623
131,095
177,718
2,100
182,546
15,661
-
-
(24,873)
(9,212)
946,463
937,251
Total
2021
£
201,613
-
3,452
9,416
2,739
-
217,220
6,190
40,429
130,888
171,317
2,100
179,607
37,613
-
-
15,927
53,540
892,923
946,463

The notes on pages 12 – 17 form an integral part of these accounts.

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THE CONGREGATION OF YAHWEH Balanco Sheet as at 31 D•cemb¢r 2022 2022 2021 Fix8d Assets Intangible Assets Tangible Assets Investmen15 Note 10 424,317 263,302 428,152 288.175 687,619 716,327 Current Assets Debtors Short Term Deposits Cash al Bank and in hand 12 31,407 214,756 31,853 182,941 253,430 233,297 CTrdilors." amounts falling due withirTr one year Net Current Assèts 13 249 632 Total assets less current liabilltigs Funds: Unrestricted funds General funds Des￿nated Funds 885,710 886,464 16 066 897,110 gJ2.$30 Restricted Funds T*)tsl Funds 15 Apwoved by the Board of Trustees on .............. and signed on ils behalf by.. Jamin yles-wllson. Secretary Rogor Boden. Treasuror The notes on pages 12 - 17 form an Integral part of these accounls. Page11

THE CONGREGATION OF YAHWEH

Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 December 2022

1. Accounting Policies

The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention, with the exception of investments which are included at market value. The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the Charities Act 2011, Statement of Recommended Practice (SORP), “Accounting and Reporting by Charities” and applicable accounting standards.

Freehold land and buildings 2% per annum on cost Plant and machinery 10 – 20% per annum on cost Fixtures and fittings 10% per annum on cost Computers 20% per annum on cost Website Over a period of 3 years

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Notes Forming Part of the Financial Statements for the Year ended 31 December 2022

2
Donations and Gifts
Unrestricted
Donations and gifts
Tithes
Events
Income tax credits
Restricted Donations
Donations and gifts
3
Trading Activities
Trading Income
Printing
Sundry Sales
4
Investment Income
Interest Received
Income receivable from investment funds and unit trusts
2022
£
2,672
-
2,672
2022
£
1,018
-
1,018
2022
£
9,045
136,592
3,327
18,093
167,057
18,140
185,197
2021
£
8,646
127,709
7,111
17,288

160,754
40,859

201,613

2021
£
3,302
150
3,452
2021
£
890
1,849
2,739

5 Grants and donations payable

Grants and donations payable for the year ended 31 December 2022 were £18,472 (2021: £18,309).

The major grants and donations paid in the year were:

The major grants and donations paid in the year were: £
Grants to local churches in England to support their work 11,122
Grants to missionary church in Kenya to support their work 7,350

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Notes forming part of the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 December 2022

6
Analysis of Total Resources Expended
Staff
Other direct
Other
Costs
Costs
Costs
£
£
£
Publishing
-
1,476
1,252
Ministerial
-
35,931
10,692
Management and administration
91,251
37,438
2,406
Governance costs
-
-
2,100
91,251
74,845
16,450
7
Other Costs include:
Independent Examiner’s remuneration
Depreciation and amortisation
8
Staff Costs
Wages and Salaries
Social Security costs
Pension costs
Average number of employees
No employee was paid £60,000 per annum or above.
The allocation of staff costs by department are analysed in note 6 above.
9
Intangible Fixed Assets
Cost
1 January 2022
Additions
31 December 2022
Depreciation
At 1 January 2022
Charge for the year
31 December 2022
Net Book Value
31 December 2022
31 December 2021
Total
Total
2022
2021
£
£
2,728
6,190
46,623
40,429
131,095
130,888
2,100
2,100
182,546
179,607
2022
2021
£
£
2,100
2,100
14,350
12,247
16,450
14,347
2022
2021
£
£
87,944
82,387
1,608
1,948
1,699
1,604
91,251
85,939
6
5
Website
£
10,055
-
10,055
10,055
-
10,055
-
-

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Notes Forming Part of the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 December 2022

10 Tangible Fixed Assets Plant and Fixtures Land and Total
Machinery and Buildings
Fittings
£ £ £ £
Cost
1 January 2022 12,894 68,399 549,728 631,021
Additions 6,795 3,720 - 10,515
Disposals - - - -
31 December 2022 19,689 72,119 549,728 641,536
Depreciation
1 January 2022 3,415 68,399 131,055 202,869
Charge for the year 2,611 744 10,995 14,350
Disposals - - - -
31 December 2022 6,026 69,143 142,050 217,219
Net Book Value
31 December 2022 13,663 2,976 407,678 424,317
31 December 2021 9,479 - 418,673 428,152
The trustees are of the opinion that the market value of the Land and Buildings is significantly higher than the carrying
value. However, given most of these properties are churches, it is impractical to quantify the difference.

11 Fixed Asset Investments

Fixed Asset Investments
Market value
1 January 2022
Additions
Disposal proceeds
Net investment gains/(losses)
31 December 2022
£
288,175
-
-
(24,873)

263,302

All fixed asset investments, except £250 of silver coins, relate to investment trusts and unit trusts and are administered by the fund managers 1825. The trustees are of the opinion that the valuation will have altered since the year end, as is expected with such investments which fluctuate daily. However, it is considered impractical to quantify the difference.

12
Debtors: amounts falling due within one year
Trade Debtors
Other Debtors
Prepayments and accrued income
Loans
13
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
Other Creditors
Accruals
2022
£
47
4,226
2,600
24,534
31,407
2022
£
1,698
2,100
3,798
2021
£
-
2,224
2,095
27,534
31,853
2021
£
1,061
2,100
3,161

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Notes Forming Part of the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 December 2022

Net Net
14 Analysis of Net Assets between Funds Fixed Current Total
Assets Assets
£ £ £
Unrestricted Funds
General funds 682,183 203,527 885,710
Designated Funds:
Legacy Fund - 9,941 9,941
Other designated funds - 1,459 1,459
Restricted Funds
International Development Fund - 11,061 11,061
The Building Fund - 10,783 10,783
ARK Food Bank Projects 5,436 10,125 15,561
Other restricted funds - 2,736 2,736
Total Funds 687,619 249,632 937,251

The Legacy Fund consists of a legacy left to the charity in the will of a longstanding member primarily (but not exclusively) to be used for professionally recording the Songs of the Congregation and getting them into the public domain.

The International Development Fund aims to provide financial support for those asked to visit churches or mission projects overseas; to provide resources and literature to train members of likeminded overseas congregations; to supply bibles, food, water and medicine to countries currently in fellowship with CoY UK.

The Building Fund consists of donations towards the refurbishment of the Charity’s properties on Carlton Road, Nottingham.

The ARK Food Bank Projects Fund consists of a donation from one individual to be used for the Ark Food Bank and its projects. It has been kept separate in case that person wishes to see how the money has been used.

15 Summary of fund movements

Fund Fund
balances as Transfers and balances as
at 1 January Incoming Outgoing Gains / at 31 December
2022 resources resources (losses) 2022
£ £ £ £ £
Unrestricted Funds
General funds 886,464 171,448 (147,329) (24,873) 885,710
Designated Funds:
Legacy Fund 15,762 490 (6,311) - 9,941
Other designated funds 304 8,129 (6,974) - 1,459
Restricted Funds
International
Development Fund 13,066 5,130 (7,135) - 11,061
The Building Fund 8,416 4,099 (1,732) - 10,783
ARK Food Bank
Projects (via SGC) 20,000 - (4,439) - 15,561
Other restricted funds 2,451 8,911 (8,626) - 2,736
Total Funds 946,463 198,207 (182,546) (24,873) 937,251

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Notes Forming Part of the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 December 2022

16 Transactions with trustees

During the year to 31 December 2022 the trustees received expenses totalling £nil (2021: £nil).

17 Ultimate Controlling Party

The charity is controlled by the trustees.

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