Registered number: R0000611
Charity number: NIC102150
MISSION AFRICA (THE QUA IBOE FELLOWSHIP)
(A Company Limited by Guarantee)
COUNCIL'S REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2023

MISSION AFRICA (THE QUA IBOE FELLOWSHIP)
(A Company Limited by Guarantee
CONTENTS
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Reference and Administrative Details of the Company. its Council and Adviser3
Council's Report
Independent Auditors. Report on the Financial Statements
Statement of Financial Activities
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Balance Sheet
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Statement of Cash Flows
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Notes to the Financial Statements
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MISSION AFRICA (THE QUA IBOE FELLOWSHIP)
(A Company Limited by Guarantee
REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS OF THE COMPANY. ITS COUNCIL AND ADVISERS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2023
Council
Caroline Sarah Bustsrd, Chair
Naomi Gowan
Rev William Henry
Eleanor Elizabeth Jane Ingram
Gloria Maud Joyce Kearney
Robert James Kennedy, Vice Chair
Trevor Samuel Mcllroy
Company registered
number
R0000611
Charity registered
number
NIC102150
Registered office
14 Glencregagh Court
Belfast
BT6 OPA
Company secretary
Naomi Barfoot
Independent auditors
UHY Hacker Young Fitch Limited
StatLrtory Auditors and Chartered Accountants
Gordon Street Mews
27-29 Gordon Street
Belfast
Antrim
BT12LG
Bankers
Ulster Bank Limited
PO Box 232
11-16 Donegall Square East
Belfast
BT1 SUB
Solicitors
Cleaver Fulton Rankin
50 Bedford Street
Belfast
BT2 7FW
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MISSION AFRICA (THE QUA IBOE FELLOWSHIP)
(A Company Limited by Guarantee
COUNCIL'S REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2023
The Council members who are also directors of the charitable company present their annual report together with
the audited financial ststements of the Company for the 1 February 2022 to 31 January 2023. The Annual
Report serves the purposes of both a Council. report and a directors, report under company law. The Council
confirm that the Annual Report and financial ststements of the charitable company comply wth the current
statutory requirements, the requirements of the charitable company's goveming document and the provisions of
the Statement of Recommended Practice {SORP) applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance
th the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS102) (effective 1
January 2019).
Since the Company qualifies as small under section 382 of the Companies Act 2006, the Strategic Report
required of medium and large companies under the Companies Act 2006 (strategic Report and Directors,
Report) Regulations 2013 has been omitted.
Structure, govemance and management
a. Constitution
Mission Africa (The Qua Iboe Fellowship) is registered as a charitable company limited by guarantee and was
set up by a Memorandum of Association on 25th July 1930.
The Company is a registered charity wth the Northem Ireland Charities Commission under charity number
NIC102150 and is also a registered charty wth HMRC {XN45493).
The principal objectives of the Company continued to be that of being in partnership wth churches in Africa
assisting in the work of Theological Colleges, hospitals, literature distribution. The Mission continues to work in
Nigeria, Chad, Burkina Faso and Kenya.
b. Methods of appointment or election of Council
The management of the company is the responsibility of the Trustees (i.e. members of Council) who are elected
and co-opted under the terms of the Articles of Association. As required on an ad hoc basis the Trustees discuss
the appointment of potential new Trusteeslcouncil Members for appointment to the Board. Suitable people are
approached and if they are wlling to serve on the Board their nomination is put forward for approval. The
Trusteeslcouncil Members are appointed for three years and are available for re-election.
The followng setved as Trusteeslcouncil members during the year..
Mr. Trevor Mcllroy
Mrs. Gloria Kearney
Mrs. Eleanor Ingram
Miss Caroline Bustard. Chair
Miss Naomi Barfoot
Mr Robert Kennedy
Reverend William Henry
c. Organisational structure and decision-making policies
The Council is responsible for the review of all activities and approval of future strategy. Meetings of the Council
are held a minimum of three times per annum. The day to day running of the charity is carried out by the Chief
Executive, Paul Wright.
The Council seeks to work at all times wthin the Code of Good Govemance for Charities, as set down by the Nl
Department for Regional Development. The Chief Executive has undertaken a programme of change and
development within the Mission to ensure that all aspects of current legislation are observed. This programme is
ongoing and supporters and welkwshers of the Mission are requested to pray for this ongoing process.
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(A Company Limited by Guarantee
COUNCIL'S REPORT (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2023
Structure, govemance and management {continued)
d. Policies adopted for the induction and training of Council
Potential Trustees {i.e. members of Council) are identified by members of the Council and considered against
the Council's requirements concerning availability. eligibility, competence and specialist skills. Achieving a
balance of experience and backgrounds wth first-hand knO￿edge of Christian mission is the objective.
Members of the Council wll necessarily have an interest in the welfare and progress of the gospel in Africa.
Prior to appointment to Council, potential members are briefed by the Chief Executive and provided wth fvrther
information about the Mission and their role within IL They receive copies of the Articles, the latest Report and
Accounts and other Mission Africa materials. They are apprised of the materials pertaining to the duties of a
Trustee available online and in print. Attendance at relevant courses may be considered as necessary.
All trustees are required to sign the HMRC declaration that they are fit and proper persons to act as charity
trustees and also give a full declaration of their interests.
e. Membership
Membership of the Mission is govemed by sections 10-19 of the Articles of Association. Full membership of the
Mission is limited to those serving on the Council, and affiliate membership is open to all individuals and
institutions {such as churches or colleges) that subscribe to the objects of the mission. Benefits of membership I
affiliate membership include printed and online materials that relate to the work of the mission, numerous public
and private events such as conferences and prayer meetings and eligibilty to participate directly in the charitable
objects of the mission.
Protection of its member's personal infomiation is a central commitment of the Mission, which is registered wth
the Information Commissioner's Office. Strenuous efforts have been made to ensure that Mission Africa
omplies with GDPR.
f. Related party relationships
None of the Trustees received remuneration or other benefits from their V￿rk vrith the charity.
g. Principal activities
The activities of the Mission are carried out in accordance wth its doctrinal basis, as set out below..
The Supreme Authority of the Scriptures of the Old and New Testaments and their complete sufficiency in
all matters of faith and practice.
The Eternal Oneness of the Father. the Son and the Holy Spirit in the Godhead.
Man's fallen state, spiritual death, alienation from God and absolute need for redemption and
regeneration.
The Love of God as manrfested in the gift of His Son. the Lord Jesus Christ, to redeem men from sin and
to deliver all believers from etemal punishment through the substitutionary and propitiatory death of Christ.
The work of the Holy Spirf( to impart and sustain spiritual life.
Justification by faith alone.
The obligation upon all who profess our Lord's Name to afford evidence of their discipleship by a life of
obedience to His commands.
The essential unity of all who believe in the Lord Jesus Christ.
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MISSION AFRICA (THE QUA IBOE FELLOWSHIP)
(A Company Limited by Guarantee
COUNCIL'S REPORT (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2023
Plans for future periods
The Council anticipate that the Mission will continue to carry out its normal operations in the foreseeable future.
No large capital projects are planned. Council agreed. during 2017. to supply more training grants to African
churches in order to help wth the dearth of qualified theological lecturers. This policy continued in 2022-23 and it
is expected that this policy will conts'nue into the future.
Objectives and activities
a. Policies and objectives
The objects of the Company are specrfically restricted to the advancement of Christianity and the support by
means of voluntary work and financial assistsnce to any charitable project for the protection and preservation of
health, the relief of poverty and the advancement of education in Africa and similar needy areas throughout the
world (hereinafter called the "area of benefit") and in particular to=
a} to train Christians so that they may seek to plant churches and V￿rk on projects promoted by the Company in
the area of benefit.,
bl to promote Christianity, provide Christian literature and educate people in the area of benefit through
evangelism and the provision of biblically based teaching. discipleship training. meetings, bible studies and social
activities.
c} to encourage new, and strengthen exists'ng. partnerships with churches and evangelical groups in the area of
benefit.
dl the relief of sickness among the beneficiaries by the provision of medical faciltties and counselling and by the
provision of financial assistance with the costs of medical treatment and the provision of items and services
required to ease their suffering.,
e} relieve poverty and hunger in the area of benefit by any charitable means and in particular the provision of
grants and training to enable poor people to establish and maintain projects which wll enable them to relieve
their own poverty.,
fj recruit, select and send out volunteers for both short and long temi service wthin the area of benefit.,
gl to advance any other exclusively charitable purpose as the directors may, from time to time, decide in
accordance wth the law of charity.
The charity believes that through carrying out the objects above it provides a public benefit to individuals and
der society.
b. Grant-making policies
Mission Africa does not perceive itself as a grant making body and does not make large grants. It does from time
to time make small grants (normally, but not exclusively. under £5.000, with the exception of £8,000 paid
annually to Advance) to the institutions of partner churches and will in some limited circumstances make training
grants to the personnel of partner churches. Partners in receipt of these grants are expected to fully account for
the expenditure of all monies received.
c. Volunteers
The Mission benefits greatly from the involvement and enthusiastic support of its many volunteers. The Mission
is very involved in the community and relies on the voluntary help.
Achievements and performance
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MISSION AFRICA (THE QUA IBOE FELLOWSHIP)
(A Company Limited by Guarantee
COUNCIL'S REPORT (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2023
Achievements and perfomiance {continued)
a. Review of activities
This past year; February 2022 January 2023 has been a difficuli one but we give thanks that God has been
faithful and good. Despite the difficulties that we have been fa￿d with since November 2022. before then was
one of relative stability wth new missionaries joining the field to serve in both Kenya and Nigeria. We have seen
many signs of God's good hand upon our work. The work of Mission Africa is far from complete - as God's
Kingdom in Africa grows, the needs of the African churches grow. It is our hope and prayer to continue serving
the churches in Africa through evangelism, training, medical and compassionate work.
EVANGELISM
Evangelism remains one of the key strategic aims of Mission Africa. In Nigeria, our evangelistic efforts are
intrinsic to all our work, but may be most obviousty found in our work amongst the Fulani. It is a source of deep
concern to us that a full time missionary has not been found to work amongst the Fulani in South Kaduna on a
full time basis- we would request that our supporters make this a subject of prayer. Nevertheless we keep in
close touch with the work in this region and small financial grants have been made to Fulani schools and
orphanages.
We give thanks to God that Reverends D. Onouche and J. Moses of the UEC have continued reaching out to the
Fulani, even after they had to relocate their work due to communal violence. In August 2022, with generous
donations, Mission Africa was able to purchase a bus to enable Revd Onouche to transport children to and from
local Bible Clubs.
Despite the ongoing serious security issues wthin Burkina Faso, our partnership wth the EPE (Evangelical
Protestant Church) has continued successfully. Ana van Brakel has spent time in the UK in order to pursue UK
itizenship, we give thanks that this has been granted and and is now considering her future for service in
partnership the EPE at the L'lnstitut Pastoral Hebron in Ivory Coast in 2024.
Jeremy Nash continues to make regular visits to Burkina Faso to evangelise and promote basic theological
education by extension amongst children. We give thanks for his safe travel and regular visits. Jeremy and
Rachel Nash are currenuy exploring opportunities to serve in N'djamena, Chad for a year and hope that they wll
be able to move mid 2023.
Samantha and Godfrey Ibia and their two children have been based in Abuja where they have continued their
valuable work with Fellowship of Christian Students {FCS.) They run various discipleship programmes in schools
and colleges. Their work involves a significant amount of travel and we thank God for safety on the roads.
STRENGTHENING THE CHURCHES OF AFRICA
Mission Africa tries at all times to Y￿rk in strategic ministries that allow us to make an impact that is
disproportionate to our small size. The most strategically important work in which we are engaged in is that of
theological education. In providing missionary lectures for various theological colleges in Africa, we are
facilitsting and enabling the training of a new generation of leader5 for some of the fastest growng churches in
the wodd.
Our primary relationship is wth the theological colleges of the United Evangelical Church (founded as the QIC.)
Reverend Godwin Ekanem continued to provide service to Mission Africa as Liaison Officer between the mission
and our primary partner, the United Evangelical Church, whilst Gail Ekanem had been teaching part-time al
William Wheatley Theological College IWWTC). The Ekanems returned home on furlough in August 2022 for a
period of rest and to finalise the adoption of their daughter- Angel. We give thanks that they are now allowed to
travel both from Ireland and the UK without issue. It is their hope to return to Nigeria in the second half of 2023.
In January 2023 Caroline Bustard- Interim CEO attended the opening of the Reverend Adrian Adger
Memorial Library and the Iris Ogbonna Memorial Clinic at WWTC.
Reverend Brian Wilson continues to seNe as College Librarian in Peter Achimugu College of Theology (PACT).
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MISSION AFRICA (THE QUA IBOE FELLOWSHIP)
(A Company Limited by Guarantee
COUNCIL'S REPORT (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2023
Achievements and perfomiance {continued)
He returned home in August 2022 for a short period of sickness bLrt retumed in November 2022. Brian is
continuing wth the plans to renovate the college library. Dr Mark Nixon who had been previously accepted for
service as New Testament Lecturer arrived in November 2022 and has been settling well.
We have no ￿11-11me staff at WWTC, but there have been a number of short-term trips to both WWTC and
PACT by Reverend Professor Patton Taylor.
The highly strategic ministry of African Christian Textbooks (ACTS) has continued to thrive. We are indebted to
Pamela Gaiya for her enthusiastic service to the Lord and to Mission Africa as both Nigeria Field Facilitator and
in her role at the Headquarters of ACTS. We thank God for the service of Reverend Sid Garland, along with his
fe Jean. Sid has now reb'red from Mission Africa, but will still be involved in various ACTS activities.
MEDICAL, PRACTICAL AND COMPASSIONATE MINISTRIES
David & Lucy Morrison continue to serve in Chad under the umbrella of COCOAM and TEAM. Their work is
centred upon the alleviation of suffering amongst marginalised and abused women. They returned to the UK in
July 2022 and welcomed their second daughter., Olivia in August 2023. After a few months at home, they
returned to Chad in December 2022.
Katie Morrison retumed to Nigeria for 8 months from August 2022 to April 2023 as Short Temi Mission
Coordinator, based at Holley Memorial Hospital. Katie. along with Friends of Ochadamu (FOO) have undertaken
several renovation projects of the hospital compound, including the male and female surgical wards and Primary
School.
The mission currently has no personnel deployed to work with Advance, but continue our partnership with the
Child Sponsorship Programme at Ogugu which has grown numerically over the last number of years.
THE HOME BASE
Peter Irvine started as Finance Officer in January 2022. replacing Mrs Julie Mcconnell who resigned in
December 2021. Lauren Mornin went on matemty leave in May 2022 and was replaced for 11 months by
Catherine Forde who would maintain oversight of Operations & Child Sponsorship. Naomi Spence has had a
busy and successful role wth our short-term mission work. We had several teams in summer 2022 to both
Kenya and Nigeria.
Reverend Dr Paul Bailie continued to se￿e as Chief Executive until his sudden passing in November 2022. Paul
is such a loss to Mission Africa and we give thanks for the 17 years that he served so passionately. Caroline
Bustard, Chair of Council became Interim CEO and has been leading Mission Africa through the challenges and
difficulties that followed Paul's death. We hope to advertise a CEO position over the coming months.
The work of Mission Africa continues to be promoted by our representatives. Robbie & Margaret Toop in
Scotland and Jeremy Nash in England. They have been regular contributors at various churches, conventions
and exhibitions as well as leading and attending various prayer groups.
We give thanks for the Mission Africa prayer groups. Their role in promoting prayer, giving and the general
profile of the mission cannot be underestimated. We are concerned by the relatively small number of prayer
groups in existence today. We would ask our supporters to make it an urgent matter of prayer that the next
generation would continue to be diligent in prayer. One unexpected benefit from the pandemic was the use of
Zoom, which has provided the opportunity to meet as a Central Prayer group each month and has proved to be a
very successful means of connecting staff, missionaries and supporters.
FINANCES
After some years of deficit, it was encouraging to see signs of improvement for the year ending January 2022.
Unfortunately, the year ending January 2023 has again revealed a deficit in our accounts. We continue to be
grateful to all those who have supported the work through their sacrificial giving. While there is a deficit for the
year ending January 2023, we know that the monies spent have been used to further the aims and objectives
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(A Company Limited by Guarantee
COUNCIL'S REPORT (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2023
Achievements and perfomiance {continued)
that are core to Mission Africa.
b. Investment policy and perfomiance
The objective is to maximise investment income, thus limiting the need to fund activities out of reserves- but the
level of risk is kept to a moderate level. We are very ably advised by Investec and, more recently, by Evelyn, on
all investments matters, and Council take the view that the use of undisputed expert advisors fulfils the
requirement of the Trustees Act 2001 that all investments be handled wth all possible care and diligence.
Financial review
. Going concern
After making appropriate enquiries, the Council have a reasonable expectation that the Company has adequate
resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. For this reason. they continue to adopt
the going concem basis in preparing the financial ststements. Further detai15 regarding the adoption of the going
concern basis can be found in the accounting policies.
b. Reserves policy
The charity finished the year wth a deficit of £73,415 (2022.. surplus £104,097) and reserves of £1,574,734
{2022'. £1,648,149). £1,278,978 of reserves were unrestricted and £295,756. were restricted. The Council are
satisfied wth the results for the year.
To ensure the Mission's reserves are adequate to maintain and fund the long term objectives of the Mission,
expenditure wll nomially be limited to the income derived through its investments, membership subscriptions,
annual appeals, bequests, regular Grft Aid donations and (to a very minor exient) the sale of books. Because of
the deficit that has affected the Mission Finances over the last few years, it has proven necessary to expend
reserves from time to time. Council has agreed, however, that the reserves wll not be permitted to drop below a
figure that would be the equivalent of 6 months of normal operations.
The state of the Mission's investments remains robust. although there have been market fluctuations in these
financially uncertain days.
c. Principal risks and uncertainties
The Council is acutely aware of the duty placed upon it to avoid needless risk. The Council continue to keep the
Mission's activities under review, particularly with regard to any major risks that may arise from time to time, such
as the generalised terrorist threat in Nigeria and Kenya, but also financial and reputational threats. The major
risks identified by this process have been mitigated to an acceptsble level by the training of overseas staff,
internal control systems, insurance cover, third paty project reports and other procedures as considered
appropriate from time to time.
d. Financial risk management objectives and policies
The Council have assessed the major risks to which the Company is exposed, in particular those related to the
operations and finances of the Company, and are satisfied that systems and procedures are in place to mitigate
exposure to the major risks.
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MISSION AFRICA (THE QUA IBOE FELLOWSHIP)
(A Company Limited by Guarantee
COUNCIL'S REPORT (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2023
Members. liability
The Members of the Company guarantee to contribute an amount not exceeding £1 to the assets of the
Company in the event of winding up.
ststement of Council's responsibilities
The Council (who are also the directors of the Company for the purposes of company law) are responsible for
preparing the Council's Report and the financial statements in accordance wth applicable law and United
Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice).
Company law requires the Council to prepare financial statements for each financial . Under company law, the
Council must not approve the financial statements unless they are satisfied that they give a true and fair view of
the state of affairs of the Company and of its incoming resources and application of resources, including its
income and expenditure, for that period. In preparing these financial statements, the Council are required to..
select suitable accounting policies and then appty them consistently-
observe the methods and principles of the Charities SORP (FRS 102).,
make judgments and accounting estimates that are reasonable and prudent.,
state whether applicable UK Accounting Standards (FRS 102) have been followed. subject to any material
departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements.,
prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the
Company wll continue in business.
The Council are responsible for keeping adequate accounting records that are sufficient to show and explain the
Company's transactions and disclose wth reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the Company
and enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply wth the Companies Act 2006. They are also
responsible for safeguarding the assets of the Company and hence for taking reasonable steps for the
prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.
Disclosure of infonnation to auditors
Each of the persons wtho are Council at the time when this Council's Report is approved has confirmed that..
so far as that Council is aware. there is no relevant audit information of ￿lch the charity's auditors are
unaware, and
that Council has taken all the steps that ought to have been taken as a Council in order to be aware of any
relevant audit information and to establish that the charity's auditors are aware of that information.
Auditors
The auditors. UHY Hacker Young Fitch Limited. have indicated their wllingness to continue in office. The
designated Council wll propose a motion reappointing the auditors at a meeting of the Council.
Approved by order of the members of the board of Council on 13 March 2024 and signed on their behalf by=
Caroline Sarah Bustard
(Chair of Trustees)
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