Trustees’ annual report (including Directors’ report) for the period
From: Period start date 1[st] January 2022 To: Period end date 31[st] December 2022 Charity name: The Covenant People’s Fellowship Charity registration number: 253551 Company number:
Objectives and activities
| SORP reference | ||
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| as set out in its governing document | Para 1.17 | 1. We believe and teach all the Counsel of God as revealed in the Scriptures. That the whole of the Bible, in both the Old and New Testaments, as given in the original tongues, is the INSPIRED AND TRUEWORD OFGOD. The KINGJAMESAUTHORISEDVERSIONwe believe to be an accurate translation, based on reliable Biblical texts. 2. That the ONEGODis revealed as the FATHER, in the SON, and by the HOLY SPIRIT. 3. That the LORD JESUS CHRIST, GOD MANIFEST IN THE FLESH, is the REDEEMER OFISRAEL, and the only personal SAVIOUR OF MANKIND. 4. That SALVATIONis by GRACEthrough FAITH INJESUSCHRIST, by His DEATH ON THECROSS, and His RESURRECTION, in accordance with the teaching of the APOSTLES. 5. That the people of ancient ISRAEL were divided into two HOUSES- JUDAH (originally known as JEWS), and ISRAEL. THEHOUSE OF ISRAEL were exiled and scattered among the nations, becoming the ancestors of many of the peoples of EUROPE, and of the people of ancient BRITAIN, and their descendants in the USA and the COMMONWEALTHREALMS, fulfilling the great national promises given to ISRAELin Genesis 28:14 and 35:11. The two HOUSES OFISRAELwill be re- unified as one nation, and their KING, THE LORD JESUS CHRIST, will reign over all. 6. That the ROYALHOUSE OFDAVIDhas long dwelt among the HOUSE OFISRAEL. 7. That truly BORNAGAINmembers of the ISRAELpeople represent the national basis of GOD’SKINGDOM, into which truly BORNAGAINCHRISTIANSof all nations, who are members of the CHURCH OF JESUSCHRISTare beingbrought. |
| 8. That the descendants of ISRAELare inheritors of God’s COVENANTSand PROMISES, forTHE BLESSING OF ALL THE NATIONS AND FAMILIES OF THE EARTH. 9. That the remedy for economic distress and national unrest is found in the fulfilment of the righteousness of GOD’SLAW, through the NEW COVENANTof the LORDJESUSCHRIST. 10. WE BELIEVE IN AND TEACH THEGOSPELOF THEKINGDOMOFGOD,FOR ALLISRAEL AND ALLMANKIND, INCLUDING ITS PERSONAL AND PROPHETIC,NATIONAL AND GLOBAL MESSAGE. WE CONFESS THAT JESUS CHRISTIS THESAVIOUR,THE HEALER, THE BAPTISER AND THE COMING KING,AND THATEVERY KNEE SHALL BOW AND EVERY TONGUE CONFESSTHATJESUS CHRISTISLORD! The following command was given by the Apostles to Israel, and all afar off─ Repent, and be baptised every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and you shall receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. For the promise is unto you, and to your children, and to all that are afar off, even as many as the Lord our God shall call. Acts 2:38-39. |
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To proclaim these teachings and beliefs, we look towards arranging meetings and ad hoc gatherings as the need, or request arises. Annually, there is a 5 day Convention, at a Conference Centre in Royal Wootton Bassett in Wiltshire. Also Rallies are being held in the Orange Street Covenant Church in Central London. As attendance is encouraging, we are considering other possible venues for sharing the Good News of the Covenant and Kingdom of the Lord Jesus Christ. |
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Para 1.18 | We endeavour to familiarise ourselves, and follow the Charity Commission guidelines. |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
SORP reference Para 1.38 Policy on grant making
Para 1.38 Policy on social investment including program related investment Para 1.38 Contribution made by volunteers Other
Achievements and performance
This was a good year of opportunity in so many ways. Our Membership amnesty has allowed lapsed Members to Summary of the main Para 1.20 renew their Membership. Also a number achievements of the charity, of new Members have been added. What identifying the difference the has also been of special significant is the charity’s work has made to interest in our literature. the circumstances of its Our Chart for the Platinum Jubilee of beneficiaries and any wider H.M. Queen Elizabeth II, first appeared in benefits to society as a our Covenant Viewpoint Spring issue, whole. and was also featured in our publication “The British Royal Throne, is it the Throne of David?” Copies of this free booklet were requested for distribution. Our special issue of Covenant Viewpoint and Newsletter, after the demise of Her Majesty, were also reprinted on request.
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
| Achievements against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | Overall encouraging responses, with new members, new attendees at our conferences, new subscribers to publications. A quiet but encouraging growth and increase of support. |
| Performance of fundraising activities against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | |
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Investment performance against objectives Other
Financial review
| Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period |
Para 1.21 | Our Membership amnesty allowing lapsed Members to renew their Membership has resulted in a number being reinstated, and new Members have also been added. This has also resulted in an increase in subscriptions. Thanks to the hard work of our Treasurer, the “Gift Aid” process is now updated and working efficiently. Our largest outgoing is for our Annual Convention, but although we have managed to keep the costs for delegates down to a reasonable level, our overall expenditure was not excessive. In the general financial position, savings have been shown in the everyday running of the Fellowship. There have been particular economies, with regard to the magazine and other publications, with excellent savings on printing. Our support consists of a combination of annual subscribers, regular monthly contributors, and periodic donations. We are blessed with a number of very faithful supporters, who share our vision. Many of our newer publications are distributed free of charge, although a charge is made for some of our literature, especially during our conference meetings. Also we have recently received quality books and booklets, donated for sale by our charity. The sale of a property, which formed part of a legacy shared with other charities and beneficiaries, has resulted in a sizeable boost to our funds. All these factors have encouraged our Council and Members with regard to the overall financial position. However, we trust in God, as we seek to do His work. |
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| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held |
Para 1.22 |
| Amount of reservesheld | Para 1.22 | |
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| Reasons for holding zero reserves |
Para 1.22 | |
| Details of fund materially in deficit |
Para 1.24 | |
| Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern |
Para 1.23 |
Additional information (optional)
You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
| The charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising) |
Para 1.47 | Subscriptions Donations Conferences, Rallies etc. Publications Recordings Legacies |
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| Investment policy and objectives including any social investment policy adopted |
Para 1.46 | |
| A description of the principal risks facing the charity |
Para 1.46 | |
| Other |
Structure, governance and management
| Description of charity’s trusts: |
T~~h~~e Fe~~ll~~ows~~hi~~p~~’~~s~~“S~~tatement o~~f~~Fa~~i~~t~~h”~~ ~~i~~s set out in theObjectives. Our primary purpose is the propagation of the Christian Gospel of the Kingdom. The CPF is managed by the Officers: President/General Secretary Financial Secretary/Treasurer Council Secretary Events Co-ordinator Every-day administration is by the President/General Secretary, who liaises with the other officers, arranging meetings, or conference-calls with the Council Trustees as required. |
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| Type of governing document: for example,trust deed, memorandum and articles of association etc |
Para 1.25 | Constitution of The Covenant People’s Fellowship (1951 with ammendments) |
| How is the charity constituted? |
Para 1.25 | Unincorporated association |
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election to post or name of
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Policies and procedures
Para 1.51
adopted for the induction and
training of trustees
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The charity’s organisational
structure and any wider
network with which the
charity works
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Relationship with any related
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Reference and administrative details
| Charity name | The Covenant People’s Fellowship |
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| Other name the charity uses | CPF |
| Registered charitynumber | 253551 |
| Charity’s principal address | The Old Post House, Byton, Presteigne, Powys LD8 2HS |
Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
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Trustee name | Office (if any) | Dates acted if not for whole year |
Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint trustee(if any) |
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| Rev. Robert Phillips |
President/Chairman & General Secretary |
The CPF Council in accordance with the Constitution |
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| Rev. Robert Williams |
Finance Secretary/ Treasurer |
The CPF Council in accordance with the Constitution |
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| Mrs. Ann Knight |
Secretary for the Council |
The CPF Council in accordance with the Constitution |
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| Mrs. Lynn Phillips |
Events Co-ordinator |
The CPF Council in accordance with the Constitution |
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COVENANT PEOPLES FELLOWSHIP
FINANCIAL REPORT
| 2021-2022 | ||
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| Income | 2021 | 2022 |
| Membership | 225.00 | 375.00 |
| Donations | 1785.00 | 3012.38 |
| Conference | 6661.00 | 7468.95 |
| Covenant Voice & | ||
| Other Publications | 376.00 | 16.00 |
| Legacy | 605.22 |
80,000.00 |
| Gift Aid | 000.00 | 251.68 |
| Insurance for Worthing | 186.87 |
000.00 |
| £9839.09 |
£91,124.01 | |
| Bank balance 31stDec. | £11,039.65 |
£82,829.84 |
Expenditure 2021 2022
| Printing | 957.00 | 1173.00 |
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| Postage | 196.35 | 1073.49 |
| Convention costs |
8186.00 | 8137.00 |
| Convention refunds | 719.60 | 630.00 |
| Bank charges | 0.00 | 100.47 |
| Office space costs |
7038.00 | 5269.00 |
| Travel |
0.00 | 592.38 |
| Miscellaneous | 228.98 | 000.00 |
| Stationery | 28.97 | 51.48 |
| Office Supplies | 81.99 | 1099.00 |
| November Rally Catering | 0.00 | 27.50 |
| Hotel costs | 0.00 | 85.00 |
| Meeting equipment | 0.00 | 1095.50 |
£17436.89
£19333.82
CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES Independent examiner's report on the accounts Section A Independent Examiner's Report Roport to th• trustoosl membèrs of P&oe LLE P Charlty no lif any) On accounts for the year ended 21s<li Set out on pages I report to the trLJslees on my examination of the accounts of the above Charty I'lhe Trust I for the year ended 31_ i 2-Zoii Rgsponslbllltlgs and AS the charity trustees, you are responsible for the preparation of the ba$ls of r•port accounts in accordance wrf(h the Charities Act 2a11 1 the Acl'l. I report in respect of my examination of th8 Trust'$ accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying Out my examination, I have followed all the applicable Oired'ons given by the Charrty Commission under sedion 1451511bl of the Ad. Independent tTho ch •xamlnerf$ statem•nt un '$ gro in¢ome aminati sled bod eded y bein Delete I if not ap .000 me icable. alrfi plicable I have completed my examination. l Confirm that no material matters have come lo my attention lolher than that disclosed below ') in connection with the examination which gives me cause to believe that in, any material respect.: the accounting records were not kept in accordance wth section 130 of the Act,. or the accounts did not accord wth the accounting records., or 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 'lrue and fair, view which 5s 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 lo which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enabl& a proper understsnding of the accounts lo be aChed. . Please delete the words in the brackets rfthey do not apply. Signed.. Dato: Nam•: Relevant prof•$$lonal qualificationlsl or body Ilf any): IER October 2018
Address: Section B Disclosure Only complete If the examiner needs to highlight matters ol concern lseg CC32, Independent exafflination of charity accounts". dire¢tions and guidance lor examiners). Give hèrè dètails of any it•ms that th• •xamifi•r wlshès to dlsclos•. IER October 2018