Trustees' Annual Report for the period
From Period start date Period end date Day Month Year Day Month Year 01 Apr 2023 31 Mar 2024
Reference and administration details
Charity name Eltham Green Fellowship Trust
Other names charity is known by
Registered charity number (if any) 281643
Charity's principal address 542 Westhorne Avenue
Eltham London Postcode SE9 6DH
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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| Daniel Bull | Chairman | |||
| Kristen Adeyemi | 04.09.2023 - 21.03.2024 | |||
| Dr Nyaladzi Balogun | 22.01.2024 - 31.03.2024 | |||
| Hannah Lyddon | 01.04.2023 - 04.02.2024 | |||
| Terence Watson | ||||
| Dr Andrew GuyMead | 01.04.2023 - 15.08.2023 | |||
Names of the trustees for the charity, if any, (for example, any custodian trustees)
Name Dates acted if not for whole year
Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)
Type of advisor Name Address
Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information)
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Structure, governance and management
Description of the charity’s trusts
Trust Deed
Type of governing document
- (eg. trust deed, constitution)
Trust
How the charity is constituted
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(eg. trust, association, company)
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Trustees are nominated and then voted on by existing Trustees in the same
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Trustee selection methods way as any other resolution. A majority of votes must be received. When a
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(eg. appointed by, elected by) new Trustee is appointed a memorandum of the appointment must be prepared and signed by the person presiding at the meeting and by two others present.
Additional governance issues (Optional information)
You may choose to include additional information, where relevant, about:
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Policies and procedures 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 parties.
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Trustees’ consideration of major risks and the system and procedures to manage them.
Objectives and activities
To promote the Christian faith for the public benefit. This can be done by:
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Printing and distribution of Christian books and literature
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Production and distribution of recorded materials on Christian subjects ● Preparation and presentation of Christian TV, radio shows and films
Summary of the objects of the charity set out in its governing document
Summary of the main activities in relation to these objects
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The establishment of Christian churches, groups, and centres for spiritual help
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Organising and conducting Christian meetings and crusades
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Supporting Christian missionaries and workers in Britain and throughout the world
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Paying money to organisations that have similar objectives ● The relief of people in special poverty or need ● Such charitable acts as will further the above-mentioned charitable objects The main activities are: ● The running of Eltham Green Community Church a Christian church providing a place of worship, teaching, and activities for all ages.
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The financial support of Christian workers and projects both in the UK and globally.
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The support of Christian works in the local area
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Projects that provide support for those in need in the local community.
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Additional details of objectives and activities (Optional information)
You may choose to include further statements, where relevant, about:
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Policy on grantmaking
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Policy programme related investment
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Contribution made by Volunteers
Achievements and performance
Summary of the main achievements of the charity during the year
Our main achievements for this period were:
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Our support of overseas workers continues in Asia, South Africa and the work of Ameva Farm in Zimbabwe.
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The Fresh Ground Coffee House has continued to bring many of the community into the building with new and existing range of activities being held in the cafe space and various rooms in the building. The coffee house has entered its seventh year of business.
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The building has been used for local community groups including kids clubs, Food club, Spanish School and activities for all ages including youth social events, parent/carer toddlers activities and a music sing-along group geared towards the older generation which is attended by a mixed age range.
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Our connection with local schools and Nursery remains.
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Further development through the church network (Mission Life Grace) has entered its 12th year and has been good to connect at the summer conference and online for church members and others from wider afield.
Financial review
Brief statement of the charity’s policy on reserves
The charity aims to keep a reserve currently set at £10,000. This amount is set to help manage any cash flow issues, emergency purchases, or to assist the charity in the case of a wind-up.
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Details of any funds materially None in deficit
Further financial review details (Optional information)
You may choose to include additional information, where relevant about:
We continue to be funded predominantly by voluntary contributions made by church members, visitors and other supporters of the charity’s work.
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The charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising).
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How expenditure has supported the key objectives of the charity.
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Investment policy and objectives including any ethical investment policy adopted.
Other optional information
Declaration
The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.
Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees
Signature(s)
Full name(s) Daniel Bull Position (eg secretary, chair, Chairman etc)
Date 30/01/2025
Kristen Adeyemi Trustee
29/01/2025
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Eltham Green Fellowship Trust
1 April 2023 – 31 March 2024
Charitable Objects
The charitable objects (or aims) of Eltham Green Fellowship Trust (EGFT) are established in the Trust deeds as follows:
To promote the Christian faith for the public benefit in accordance with the doctrines. This can be achieved through:
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Printing and distribution of Christian books and literature
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Production and distribution of recorded materials on Christian subjects
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Preparation and presentation of Christian TV, radio shows and films
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The establishment of Christian churches, groups, and centres for spiritual help
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Organising and conducting Christian meetings and crusades
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Supporting Christian missionaries and workers in Britain and throughout the world
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Paying money to organisations that have similar objects
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The relief of people in special poverty or need
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Such charitable acts and things as will further the above-mentioned charitable objects
Who are the beneficiaries of EGFT
EGFT sees its potential beneficiaries as being from all areas of life, both socially and geographically. Our aim is to benefit those in the local area through services and support offered in and around Eltham Green Community Church, and also globally by providing resources (human and financial) that may help meet the charity's objectives.
How are the charity’s objects met?
Though not an exhaustive list, the following represents various ways in which the charity’s objects were achieved:
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Providing a place of teaching and worship for Christians and those interested in the Christian faith
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This is achieved through the maintenance and development of the church building, the support of workers, and the provision of equipment and materials
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Providing free services to the local community in order to increase a sense of community through building relationships and offering help to those in need
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This is achieved through various parent and child toddler groups, youth groups, elderly socials and supporting the Fresh Ground Cafe.
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Supporting Christian workers in the UK and abroad
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The Trust continues to support the work of the Ameva project in Zimbabwe. This included giving aid to those in need in Zimbabwe. During this period workers were also supported in Asia and South Africa. The roles of these workers were compatible with the Trust’s objects.
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Supporting other agencies with similar objects
− The Trust financially supported the Superkidz Trust that provides children’s clubs on both the local Middle Park and Page Estate, Eltham. We also support Greenwich Foodbank, London City Mission and the MissionLifeGrace network
Eltham Green Fellowship Trust. Reg. Charity: 281643
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Eltham Green Fellowship Trust
1 April 2023 – 31 March 2024
Overall Profit and Loss for the Year
| PROFIT AND LOSS STATEMENT (£) | 2023-24 | 2022-23 |
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| INCOME | ||
| Total Voluntary Income | £66,366.74 | £62,888.71 |
| Total Gift Aid Reclaim | £9,629.41 | £11,426.29 |
| Total Generated Income | £46,903.81 | £44,248.64 |
| Total Designated Income (inc. Ameva) | £57,370.09 | £67,873.23 |
| Total Investment Income | £486.23 | £49.79 |
| TOTAL INCOME | £180,756.28 | £186,486.66 |
| EXPENDITURE | ||
| Administration | £5,247.71 | £5,307.34 |
| Ameva Project | £59,309.56 | £66,400.23 |
| Audio Visual | £767.12 | £903.17 |
| Community | £341.18 | £68.13 |
| Designated Charitable Gifts | £1,500.00 | £1,120.00 |
| EGCC Employment | £37,363.38 | £38,911.49 |
| Facilities Management | £33,339.76 | £25,769.86 |
| Fresh Ground | £29,519.46 | £24,729.08 |
| Hospitality | £1,135.79 | £685.97 |
| Ministry | £1,642.07 | £898.50 |
| Outside Ministry | £8,400.00 | £9,000.00 |
| Partnerships | £3,600.00 | £3,000.00 |
| Safeguarding | £503.75 | £188.99 |
| Youth & Children's Work | £1,741.29 | £275.50 |
| Other expenditure | £1,895.00 | £3,402.03 |
| TOTAL EXPENDITURE | £186,306.07 | £180,660.29 |
| TOTAL PROFIT | -£5,549.79 | £5,826.37 |
| BALANCE SHEET ON 31ST MARCH | ||
| EGCC Community Account | £13,177.93 | £14,419.48 |
| EGCC Business Account | £10,226.63 | £10,053.43 |
| Ameva Community Account | £5,616.31 | £5,085.20 |
| Ameva Business Account | £15,000.00 | £20,012.55 |
| Total Cash | £44,020.87 | £49,570.66 |
| Less Owed By Us | £0.00 | £0.00 |
| Outstanding invoices | £0.00 | £0.00 |
| TOTAL BALANCE SHEET | £44,020.87 | £49,570.66 |
Eltham Green Fellowship Trust. Reg. Charity: 281643
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Eltham Green Fellowship Trust
1 April 2023 – 31 March 2024
Summary of Areas of Expenditure
Administration
This encompasses general administrative services, stationery expenses, and building and contents insurance
Ameva Project
Ameva continues to be the central focal point of aid in Chegutu, due to political pressures the opportunity to help medically has been restricted, but is still given where possible. Orphans still benefit from support given by Ameva, plus school fees are found for orphans, and others with need, out of the main fund. Financial support each month for pastors throughout Zimbabwe continues.
Audio Visual
General and equipment costs for the technical running of Sunday meetings and weekly activities with any necessary licences and hearing loop testing.
Community
We are the host of a weekly term-time children’s after school club, a parent/carer toddler stay and play and weekly Food Club with Family Action.
Designated Charitable Gifts
We have specific collections to facilitate the support of charitable works and workers across the globe.
EGCC Employment
We currently employ our pastor, church manager and community worker.
Facilities Management
General building maintenance, costs, utilities and projects. Including the residential area of the building.
Fresh Ground Employment
We process the wages for the Fresh Ground Cafe and then invoice these costs back to them. The Trust does financially support Fresh Ground Cafe with some of its employment costs. Fresh Ground is a CIC that we host in our building and supports the aims of the charity.
Hospitality
Support for hosting of events and refreshments at church services, events and activities and community outreach.
Ministry
This covers support for visiting ministers and the pastoral care fund.
Outside Ministry
We continue to support missionaries in Asia, Zimbabwe and South Africa.
Partnerships
We support SuperKidz, Greenwich Foodbank, the MissionLifeGrace network and London City Mission.
Safeguarding
This covers safeguarding training costs, membership to ThirtyOne:Eight and the cost of DBS checks.
Youth & Children's Work
This includes the various children and youth activities/groups - including social events, resources and equipment.
Eltham Green Fellowship Trust. Reg. Charity: 281643
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Eltham Green Fellowship Trust
1 April 2023 – 31 March 2024
Notes to the accounts
None
Challenges and Suggestions for the Coming Year
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To continue to support our community and outreach work and integrate this well with the aims of the Fresh Ground Cafe.
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To maintain the church building to a good standard.
Eltham Green Fellowship Trust. Reg. Charity: 281643
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CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLANO ANO WALES Independent examinerfs report on the accounts Section A Independent Examlner's Report Report to the trustees On a¢Unts for th• 1¥t 2023 31" Mch 2024 Charity no (rf anyl 281643 Sot on page• 1 10 IFemembei .'0 IfpCiude'.ne ¢Jap Trf ¥¢0o.IGnai shep-.- Re•ponsibilities and As the trustees. you are respxtsible for the preParatn of the counts in a(zd8 iih the requireMts of the Charities Act 2011 {Ihe Act"). I re1 in resp of nry examwFatK)n Ll the Trusvs xcounts carried out under sedN)n 145 of the 2011 Act and in carying my eXaminan, I have folkmed all the apFIKble gi¥en ty the Charity C(xnmissM under Se 145(5)(b) of the Ad. Independent examiners statement I have crynplthl rny examrth. I c(Yrfffrn that no material matters have come to my attentKm in cOnn10Th with the examvwt)n Wh gives me the ?oUntIng r0$ TAfre ncrt keirt In a£cordance with sectk)n 130 of the Charities Ad" of the OuntS did c(YnpPy with the appIThb wuirements CKThKemiw the fomi ctyrtent of aLX7)unts set J1 in the Chariti85 {Accnts and Retths) RegulatiS 2008 other than any ]uIreMent that the accounts give a and faiff view whth is not a matter wrth the examination to which attenimx slM)uld dr&¥n in this rerth in in the brthts rfth8y apply 81gned: P.Cross 2410112025 Paul Cross qualill&ikn($) or body Irf any): Addr•s•: 2 Kew R(d IER Oct 2018
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| Unrestricted funds to the nearest £ A1 Receipts |
Restricted funds to the nearest £ |
Endowment funds to the nearest £ |
Total funds to the nearest £ |
Last year to the nearest £ |
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| Total Voluntary Income | - 66,367- |
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- 66,367- - 9,629- - 46,904- - 57,370- - 486- - -- - -- - -- |
- 62,889- |
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| Total Gift Aid Reclaim | - 9,629- |
- 11,426- |
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| Total Generated Income | - 46,904- |
- 44,249- |
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| Total Designated Income (inc. Ameva) | - 2,855- |
- 67,873- |
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| Total Investment Income | - 173- |
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| Sub total(Gross income for AR) - 125,928- A2 Asset and investment sales, (see table). |
- 125,928- |
- 54,828- |
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- 180,756- |
- 186,487- |
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| Sub total- -- Total receipts - 125,928- A3 Payments |
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- 54,828- |
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- 180,756- |
- 186,487- |
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| Administration | - 5,248- |
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- 5,248- - 59,310- - 767- - 341- - 1,500- - 37,363- - 33,340- - 29,519- - 1,136- - 1,642- - 8,400- - 3,600- - 504- - 1,741- - 1,895- |
- 5,307- |
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| Ameva Project | - 66,400- |
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| Audio Visual | - 767- |
- 903- |
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| Community | - 341- |
- 68- |
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| Designated Charitable Gifts | - 1,500- |
- 1,120- |
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| EGCC Employment | - 37,363- |
- 38,911- |
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| Facilities Management | - 33,340- |
- 25,770- |
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| Fresh Ground | - 29,519- |
- 24,729- |
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| Hospitality | - 1,136- |
- 686- |
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| Ministry | - 1,642- |
- 899- |
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| Outside Ministry | - 8,400- |
- 9,000- |
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| Partnerships | - 3,600- |
- 3,000- |
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| Safeguarding | - 504- |
- 189- |
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| Youth & Children's Work | - 1,741- |
- 276- |
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| Other expenditure | - 1,895- |
- 3,402- |
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| Sub total - 126,997- A4 Asset and investment purchases, (see table) |
- 126,997- |
- 59,310- |
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- 186,306- |
- 180,660- |
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| Sub total - -- Total payments - 126,997- Net of receipts/(payments) - 1,068- A5 Transfers between funds - -- A6 Cash funds last year end - 49,571- Cash funds this year end - 48,502- |
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- 59,310- |
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- 186,306- |
- 180,660- |
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- 4,481- |
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- 5,550- |
- 5,826- |
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- 49,571- |
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CCXX R1 accounts (SS)
29/01/2025
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Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period
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Details | Details | Unrestricted funds to nearest £ |
Unrestricted funds to nearest £ |
Restricted funds to nearest £ |
Restricted funds to nearest £ |
Endowment funds to nearest £ |
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| EGCC Community Account | - 13,178- |
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| EGCC Business Account | - 10,227- |
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| Ameva Community Account | - -- |
- 5,616- |
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| Ameva Business Account | - -- |
- 15,000- |
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| B2 Other monetary assets B3 Investment assets B4 Assets retained for the charity’s own use B5 Liabilities Signed by one or two trustees on behalf of all the trustees |
Total cash funds (agree balances with receipts and payments account (s)) Details Details Details Eltham Green Community Church Details Signature |
- 23,405- |
- 20,616- |
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| DANIEL BULL | 30/01/2025 | ||||||
| KRISTEN ADEYEMI | 29/01/2025 | ||||||
CCXX R2 accounts (SS)
29/01/2025
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