Intercessors for Britain Trust
TRUSTEES’ ANNUAL REPORT AND ACCOUNTS FOR YEAR TO 30TH SEPTEMBER 2020
The Intercessors for Britain Trust is constituted by Deed of Trust, dated 9[th] November 1984. Registered Charity Number 290664.
Charity’s principal address:
14 Orchard Road, Moreton, Wirral, Merseyside, CH46 8TS.
Trustees who served during the year:
Mr Anthony Turner Mr David Goodman, Chairman Mr Raymond Borlase Mr Keith Miller Mr Paul Duffett Mr David Murray was appointed a trustee on 19[th] June 2020
Officers of the Charity:
Mr David Borlase serves as Director.
Structure, governance and management
The leadership of the Trust is undertaken by the Director, who is responsible for the day-to-day management of the Trust. Operational policies, strategic direction and planning are determined by the Director together with the Trustees. The Trustees met twice during the year. Administration is undertaken by the Director, assisted by Mrs Val Borlase. New Trustees are appointed by agreement between the existing Trustees.
Objectives and activities
The Object of the Trust is the advancement of Christianity, particularly through teaching and encouragement of intercession, the production and distribution of Christian literature and other instructional material. In so doing, the Trust seeks to be a moral voice to the nation and the church.
The principal activities are the publication of the bi-monthly Prayer Bulletin, the organisation of Prayer and Bible Days and Weeks for Bible teaching and corporate prayer, the production of Christian literature and the dissemination of resource material for prayer.
IFB is open to all Bible-believing Christians, who will commit to praying regularly for the United Kingdom. Through Bible teaching and instruction, encouragement and facilitation in intercession, it resources Christians regardless of church affiliation. All its online conferences, YouTube videos and printed publications other than Bible teaching CDs which are sold at cost price, are provided free of charge. IFB is concerned for the highest wellbeing of our nation and its institutions. The Trustees are satisfied that, in the activities and achievements during the year, they have
complied with their duty under section 4 of the Charities Act 2006 in regard to public benefit.
Achievements and Performance
Membership numbers have increased by 22 overall compared with last year. There was a marked increase in the number receiving the bi-monthly bulletin by email, which was partially offset by fewer receiving it by post. We continued to utilize social media in order to engage more effectively with the younger generation. To this end, followers on Facebook increased by 257, and subscribers to the IFB Youtube channel increased by 127. It was particularly gratifying that IFB Bible teaching videos had been viewed 21,738 times during the year, an increase of 4,065 over last year.
During the year, there were 4 Prayer and Bible Days in different parts of the country, and the usual Prayer and Bible Weekend at the New Year. As a result of the COVID-19 restrictions, face-to-face events were no longer possible after March; so 4 half-days of prayer and one Prayer and Bible Weekend were held over Zoom. It was notable and encouraging that these Zoom meetings attracted over 100 log-ins, which represented a participation of up to 150 people.
The trustees granted the Director three months sabbatical from January to April 2020.
Sharing news for prayer has been gradually moved from the website to Facebook as the latter achieved higher viewings. Many more Bible teaching videos were posted on Youtube. This represents a trend from distributing the messages on CD.
The bi-monthly Bulletin is sent only to signed-up members and is much appreciated as an aid to intercession on behalf of the nation. IFB embraces “The Watchman” magazine; this continued to be published three times in the year as a further resource for Christians to understand God’s ways and purposes in today’s world. This publication is available to members and non-members.
We have been able to join with other like-minded Christian groups in sharing our concerns for the nation and the world. The Director has spoken at a Bible College, has contributed to another organisation’s conference, and a number of online meetings with other Christian leaders. He has had articles published in a Christian newspaper.
For the coming year, a New Year Prayer and Bible Week had been arranged at the Christian conference centre used in previous years, but this has had to be cancelled, and arrangements made for the Prayer and Bible Week to be held on Zoom.
Towards the end of the year, the Director notified the trustees that he would be responding to a call to pastoral ministry in a church; and would be looking to relinquish his IFB position during the course of 2021. The trustees will therefore be engaged in identifying new leadership for the ministry.
Financial Review
The Trust’s bank accounts during the year were with Barclays Bank and Santander.
Unsurprisingly, given the fewer events during this year, donation income dropped by 12%. We were pleased to have been able to slightly increase our level of giving in fees and gifts to individuals, who have contributed to the work of the charity, and to other organisations from whom we have benefitted. Savings in other areas of expenditure enabled us to reduce overall expenditure by 7%.
The Director receives fees for his work managing and developing the operations of the Trust, and as the principal speaker. Mr Raymond Borlase is granted an honorarium as a speaker, and for the preparation of The Watchman. Mrs Val Borlase receives an honorarium in recognition of the help she gives in the administration of the Trust. Other speakers at Prayer & Bible events receive expenses and a per diem honorarium. Each year the Trustees may decide to make modest gifts to other organisations; this year four organisations received such gifts.
Other than the honorarium to Mr Raymond Borlase, and the payment of expenses, no other Trustees have received any remuneration.
There are no Restricted Funds, and the Trustees endeavour to retain sufficient reserves to cover at least six months of expenditure.
General Data Protection Regulations
We seek to ensure that we comply fully with the regulations, having considered them along with advice from Information Commissioner’s Office.
Signed on behalf of the Trustees:
David A Goodman, Chairman of Trustees,
Date: 20[th] January 2021
INTERCESSORS FOR BRITAIN TRUST
ACCOUNTS FOR YEAR ENDING 30 SEPTEMBER 2020
RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS
| RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS | RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS | |
|---|---|---|
| Year to 30/09/2020 | Year to 30/09/2019 | |
| Receipts:- | £ | £ |
| Donations incl. Gift Aid |
34,244 | 38,909 |
| Interest | 88 | 89 |
| Income from publications | 84 | 534 |
| Gifts from Wills | 1,000 | 10,013 |
| Other | 0 | 60 |
| Total Receipts | 35,417 | 49,604 |
| Payments:- | ||
| Fees and Gifts to Individuals & Organisations | 31,324 | 28,050 |
| Venues, Ministry & Travel | 1,452 | 5,438 |
| Printing & website | 2,862 | 3,111 |
| Postage | 2,587 | 3,788 |
| Office Costs | 1,382 | 1,983 |
| Other | 11 | 257 |
| Insurance | 296 | 284 |
| Total Payments | 39,913 | 42,912 |
| Net Receipts (Payments) | (4,496) | 6,693 |
| Total Funds last year end |
32,654 | 25,961 |
| Total Funds this year end | 28,157 | 32,654 |
| STATEMENT OF ASSETS & LIABILITIES AT 30 SEPTEMBER 2020 | STATEMENT OF ASSETS & LIABILITIES AT 30 SEPTEMBER 2020 | |
|---|---|---|
| Bank Accounts:- | £ | £ |
| Current Accounts | 1,503 | 1,588 |
| Deposit Accounts | 26,654 | 31,066 |
| Total Funds: | 28,157 | 32,654 |
Signed on behalf of the Trustees:
David A Goodman, Chairman of Trustees. Date: 20[th] January 2020
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