## **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** |1
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**appoint trustee (if any)**| |---|---|---|---|---| ||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)** **TAR** 1 **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 - (eg. trust, association, company) - Trustees are nominated and then voted on by existing Trustees in the same - Trustee selection methods way as any other resolution. A majority of votes must be received. When a - (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: - Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees. - The charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works. - Relationship with any related parties. - 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: - Printing and distribution of Christian books and literature - 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** - The establishment of Christian churches, groups, and centres for spiritual help - Organising and conducting Christian meetings and crusades - Supporting Christian missionaries and workers in Britain and throughout the world - 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. - The financial support of Christian workers and projects both in the UK and globally. - The support of Christian works in the local area - Projects that provide support for those in need in the local community. **TAR** 2 **Additional details of objectives and activities (Optional information)** You **may choose** to include further statements, where relevant, about: - Policy on grantmaking - Policy programme related investment - 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: - Our support of overseas workers continues in Asia, South Africa and the work of Ameva Farm in Zimbabwe. - 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. - 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. - Our connection with local schools and Nursery remains. - 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. **TAR** 3 **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. - The charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising). - How expenditure has supported the key objectives of the charity. - 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 **TAR** 4 **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: - Printing and distribution of Christian books and literature - Production and distribution of recorded materials on Christian subjects - Preparation and presentation of Christian TV, radio shows and films - The establishment of Christian churches, groups, and centres for spiritual help - Organising and conducting Christian meetings and crusades - Supporting Christian missionaries and workers in Britain and throughout the world - Paying money to organisations that have similar objects - The relief of people in special poverty or need - 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: - Providing a place of teaching and worship for Christians and those interested in the Christian faith - This is achieved through the maintenance and development of the church building, the support of workers, and the provision of equipment and materials - 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 - This is achieved through various parent and child toddler groups, youth groups, elderly socials and supporting the Fresh Ground Cafe. - Supporting Christian workers in the UK and abroad - 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. - 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 1 **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**| |---|---|---| |**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 2 **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 3 **Eltham Green Fellowship Trust** ## **1 April 2023 – 31 March 2024** ## **Notes to the accounts** None ## **Challenges and Suggestions for the Coming Year** 1. To continue to support our community and outreach work and integrate this well with the aims of the Fresh Ground Cafe. 2. To maintain the church building to a good standard. Eltham Green Fellowship Trust. Reg. Charity: 281643 4 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" M*ch 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 preParat￿n of the counts in a(z￿d8￿ *iih the requireM￿ts of the Charities Act 2011 {Ihe Act"). I re￿1 in resp* of nry examwFatK)n Ll the Trusvs xcounts carried out under sedN)n 145 of the 2011 Act and in carying my eXamina￿n, I have folkmed all the apFIK*ble gi¥en ty the Charity C(xnmissM under Se￿￿ 145(5)(b) of the Ad. Independent examiners statement I have crynplthl rny examrth. 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