Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From 01.01.2023 Period start date To 31.12.2023 Period end date
Charity name: FULL GOSPEL BUSINESSMEN UK & IRELAND
Charity registration number: 275987
Objectives and Activities
| SORP reference | ||
|---|---|---|
| Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document |
Para 1.17 | The purpose of the charity is to fulfil Demos Shakarian’s vision to advance, promote and maintain in the UK, Ireland and overseas, the teachings and purposes of the Christian religion and, in particular, but without restricting or limiting the generality of the forgoing, the spreading of the Gospel among men and women of business and others. |
| Summary of the main activities in relation to those purposes for the public benefit, in particular, the activities, projects or services identified in the accounts. |
Para 1.17 and 1.19 |
The key activities of the Full Gospel Businessmen are: an annual national conference, seasonal regional meetings, monthly outreach meetings and daily distributions. The annual national weekend conference is open to non-members and provides a time of encouragement and fellowship through music, prayer and teaching. Regional fellowship meetings are for the purpose of sharing, mentoring, ministry and prayer. Outreach meetings (including breakfast and dinner meetings) and street meetings are organised by local groups, where members of the public are invited to hear how people like them have come to know Jesus Christ as their Lord and Saviour (through the sharing of real life stories). Daily distributions include the online sharing of testimonies alongside distributions of the Voice magazines which contain real life stories and are made available through www.fgbuk.org as hard copies or on-line downloads. |
| Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit |
Para 1.18 | The Trustees of Full Gospel Businessmen UK & Ireland have regarded the guidance given by the Charity Commission on public benefit. |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
| SORP reference | ||
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| Policy on grant making | Para 1.38 | Small grants can be given on agreement of the trustees in line with the aims of the objectives of the charity. |
| Policy on social investment including program related investment |
Para 1.38 | |
| Contribution made by volunteers |
Para 1.38 | The FGB recognises the valuable contribution of its members and volunteers, who attend and help run the various charitable activities. |
| Other |
Achievements and Performance
| SORP reference | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Summary of the main achievements of the charity, identifying the difference the charity’s work has made to the circumstances of its beneficiaries and any wider benefits to society as a whole. |
Para 1.20 | National Conference (12thto 14thMay 2023) ‘Advance 2023’Cedar Court Huddersfield Having had our last planned conference in 2022 cancelled at the last minute by the hotel being taken over, attendance for the 2023 event was reduced in numbers but high in spirit. The more open programme brought more time for ministry and prophecy, around topical discussion points as well as some time witnessing handing out voice magazines in Halifax. 45thFGB All Ireland Conference held in Belfast (1stto 2ndOctober 2023) Dock Café, Belfast Awesome event with 70 people attending from all over Ireland attended to hear the three speakers of Richard Porter (Dock Café Chaplain), Allan Bruce (Charis Bible College) and Jo/Dave Hogg (John G Lake Ministries). |
Outreach Dinners and Breakfasts (Various) Held throughout the year across various FGB chapters including FGB Dudley being birthed and Milton Keynes reopening. Regular Regional Online (Zoom) Events Hosted by Ireland (Tuesday Morning Weekly & Thursday evening monthly) and North East Region (Tuesday & Friday morning weekly).
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
| Achievements against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | By God’s continuing Grace, many people have been reached for Christ and empowered by the Holy Spirit for Life, and identified needs are supported in appropriate ways with testimonies of this shared online and in the voice magazine. |
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| Performance of fundraising activities against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | Receipts in 2023 amounted to £61,614 which was in line with objectives. |
| Investment performance against objectives |
Para 1.41 | The charity does not have any investments |
| Other |
Financial Review
| Financial Review | ||
|---|---|---|
| Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period |
Para 1.21 | The charity had income of £61,614 in the year and is eligible for independent examination. Income for 2023 saw a increase on the previous year, which can be attributed mainly to chapter and convention income. Spending has also increased compared to 2022, inline with this income from chapers and conventions. Over the year our operating cash shows a reduction (or cash shortfall) of approximately £3210 for the end of 2023 |
| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held |
Para 1.22 | The charity does not have a reserves policy but has reserves amounting to roughly three months at any given time. |
| Amount of reserves held | Para 1.22 | |
| Reasons for holding zero reserves |
Para 1.22 | Previously we have not found it necessary to hold any reserves, as member donations are regular and any shortfall would be made up by the Trustees |
| Details of fund materially in deficit |
Para 1.24 | N/A |
| Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern |
Para 1.23 | We have no concerns about the continuation of the charity. |
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 | The main income is through freewill donations by members and other supporters, without any fundraising initiatives |
|---|---|---|
| Investment policy and objectives including any social investment policy adopted |
Para 1.46 | N/A |
| A description of the principal risks facing the charity |
Para 1.46 | The charity has started looking at the risks of an aging demographic and is encouraging new younger members to join the charity. Any risks would not affect the going concern over the next year but could have an effect past the next decade. |
Other
Structure, Governance and Management
| Description of charity’s trusts: |
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| Type of governing document (trust deed, royal charter) |
Para 1.25 | Rules of The Association known as: Full Gospel Businessmen UK & Ireland |
| How is the charity constituted? (e.g unincorporated association, CIO) |
Para 1.25 | Unincorporated Association |
| Trustee selection methods including details of any constitutional provisions e.g. election to post or name of any person or body entitled to appoint one or more trustees |
Para 1.25 | The number of FGB National Council Members and Trustees of the Charity shall be such number as the Council shall from time to time determine being a total of not less than eight nor more than twenty appointed in one of the following manners, that is to say: • Nomination by members of the Association in each of such geographical areas within the United Kingdom as the Council shall from time to time designate for such purpose; • Qualification as ex-officio Council Members being such officials as the Council shall from time to time determine (including without prejudice to the foregoing the Secretary of the Association if he shall not already be a Council Member and the Treasurer of the Association for the time being and any Executive Officer from time to time appointed by the Council in relation to the affairs of the Association); • Appointment by the Council at its discretion as co-opted Council Members and Trustees of the Charity |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
| Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees |
Para 1.51 | |
| The charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works |
Para 1.51 | |
| Relationship with any related parties |
Para 1.51 | |
Other
Reference and Administrative details
| Charityname | Full Gospel Businessmen UK & Ireland |
|---|---|
| Other name the charity uses | FGB, FGB UK, FGBMFI(UK & Ireland), Full Gospel Businessmen’s Fellowship (UK & Ireland) |
| Registered charitynumber | 275987 |
| Charity’s principal address | PO Box 11, Knutsford, Cheshire WA16 6QP |
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 (ifany) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trevor Bendrien | Chairman | |||
| Peter Ashburner | ||||
| Bernard Galopin | ||||
| Harold Magee | ||||
| Dr Barrie Lawrence | ||||
| Jack Promfret | ||||
| David Kenneth John Riley |
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| Stuart Cripps | Executive Officer | |||
| Clive Addison | ||||
| Richard Cordy | ||||
| Peter Henry Spreckley |
Secretary | |||
| Jacob John | ||||
| Geoffrey Haresceugh |
Treasurer | |||
| Isaac Ohonba | ||||
– Corporate trustees names of the directors at the date the report was approved
Director name
Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity
Trustee name Dates acted if not for whole year
Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others
Description of the assets held in this capacity
Name and objects of the charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects Details of arrangements for safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity’s own assets
Additional information (optional)
Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)
| Type of | Name | Address |
|---|---|---|
| adviser |
Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information)
Exemptions from disclosure
Reason for non-disclosure of key personnel details
Other optional information
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| Full Gospel Businessmen UK & Ireland Accounts At | Full Gospel Businessmen UK & Ireland Accounts At | 31-Dec 2023 | 31-Dec 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 2022 | |||
| Opening Balance | …………………………………………………… | 12,529.98 | 14,174.56 | |
| RECEIPTS | ||||
| Membership | ……………………………..… | 32,712.14 | 34,929.35 | |
| Tithes | ……………………………..… | 1,039.16 | ----- | |
| Donations Designated | ……………………………..… | 3,078.70 | 5,315.48 | |
| WoF | ……………………………..… | 360.00 | ----- | |
| Convention Support | ……………………………..… | 0.00 | ----- | |
| Chapters | ……………………………..… | 6,410.92 | ----- | |
| Convention | ……………………………..… | 6,126.88 | 320.00 | |
| Tax Refund | ……………………………..… | 7,323.11 | 7,176.22 | |
| Voice | ……………………………..… | 1,681.68 | 385.17 | |
| Chapter Supplies | ……………………………..… | 1,685.40 | 1,549.78 | |
| Office | ……………………………..… | 6.95 | ----- | |
| Other Receipts | ……………………………..… | 1,189.64 | 1,157.62 | |
| FG Global Fellowship | ……………………………..… | 0.00 | 0.00 | |
| Receipts | …………………………………………………… | 61,614.58 | 50,833.62 | |
| Total Income | …………………………………………………… | 74,144.56 | 65,008.18 | |
| PAYMENTS | ||||
| Field Office | ……………………………..… | 9,482.29 | 9,782.87 | |
| Salaries | ……………………………..… | 31,313.10 | 30,930.32 | |
| Printing | ……………………………..… | 100.00 | 544.00 | |
| Postage | ……………………………..… | 1,821.55 | 1,276.67 | |
| Designated Giving | ……………………………..… | 5,461.76 | 4,335.76 | |
| WoF | ……………………………..… | 20.08 | ----- | |
| Chapters | ……………………………..… | 3,851.80 | ----- | |
| Convention Support | ……………………………..… | 0.00 | ----- | |
| Outreach + HPOE | ……………………………..… | 3,825.00 | 300.00 | |
| Insurance | ……………………………..… | 207.20 | 207.20 | |
| Website & IT | ……………………………..… | 890.36 | 1,395.60 | |
| Sundries | ……………………………..… | 208.64 | 0.00 | |
| Convention | ……………………………..… | 5,548.00 | 74.97 | |
| Voice / Vision | ……………………………..… | 187.50 | 1,795.00 | |
| Chapter Supplies | ……………………………..… | 1,716.83 | 673.06 | |
| Independent Examination | ……………………………..… | 0.00 | 0.00 | |
| FG Global Fellowship | ……………………………..… | 0.00 | 0.00 | |
| Other Payments | ……………………………..… | 191.01 | 1,079.65 | |
| Payments | …………………………………………………… | 64,825.12 | 52,395.10 | |
| Receipts / Payments | …………………………………………………… | -3,210.54 | -1,561.48 | |
| Balance Carried Forward | …………………………………………………… | 9,319.44 | 12,613.08 | |
| Less the Following: | ||||
| Global Fellowship Balance | 0.00 | 0.00 | ||
| Convention | 748.81 | 169.93 | ||
| WoF | 700.71 | 440.79 | ||
| Chapters | 1,733.00 | 220.00 | ||
| Convention Support | 0.00 | 285.41 | ||
| Total | 3,182.52 | 1,116.13 | ||
| Operating Balance | ------------- | 6,136.92 | 11,496.95 | |
| Cheques not cleared at Bank | 0.00 | |||
| 9,319.44 | ||||
| Payments not cleared at Bank | 0.00 | |||
| Balance at Bank | 9,319.44 |
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January 2023
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