Registered nurnber: 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 2024 ww AE3)OVU8 2810512025 COMPANIES HOUSE A12
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MISSION AFRICA {THE QUA180E FELLOWSHIP IA Company Limltod by Guaranteg) COUNCIL'S REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2024 The Council members (who are 8190 Trustees for the purpose5 01 Charity law and diiectors under CDmpany law of the charitable company) present their annual report together wlh the audited financial staternents of the Company for Ihe year 1 Febnjary 2023 to 31 January 2024. The Annual Report serves the purposes of both Council'6 report and a directors, report under company law. The Council confirm that the Annual Report and Ilnancial statements of the charitable company comply wlth the current statutory requirements, the requlrem•nts of the charltable company's governlng document and the provisions of the Statement of Recommended Practice (SORPI applicable to charities preparing their accounls in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS102) (effective 1 January 2019). Slnce the Company qualifies as small under section 382 of the Cornpanies 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. 3tru¢luro1 gov•manc• and managem•nl a. Constltullon MisSn Atric8 (The Qua Iboe Fellowship) Is registered as a ¢haritabl¢ company Ilmiled by guarantee and was set up by a Memorandum of Association on 251h Juty 1930. The Company ig a re9lStered charty with Ihe Northern Ifeland Charities Commission under chanty number NIC102150 and is also a registered charity with HMRC (XN454931. The principal objectives of the Company continued to be that ol belng in partnership wllh churches In Africa assisting in the work of The0gICal Colleges, hospitals, literature distribution. The Mission continues to work in Nigeria. Chad. Burkina Faso and Kenya. b. Mothods of •ppolntmont or olecllon of Councll The management of the company Is the responsibihty of the Truslees (l.e. members of Council) arè elected and co-opted under the terms of the Articles of Association. As iequired on an ad hoc basis the Trustees discuss the appointment of potential new Tru51eeslCouncil Members for appoinlmenl lo the Boafd. Suitabk people are approached and if they are lling to serve on the Board Iheir nomination is pul forward for approval. The Tru51ees/Council Members are appointed for three years and are available for re-election. The followng served as Council members during the year.. Trevor Samuel Mcllroy Gloria Maud Joyce Kearney Eleanor Elizabeth Jane Ingram (resigned 16 January 2024> Caroline Sarah Bustard, Chair Naomi 8arfool Robert Kennedy (resigned I September 2023) Reverend William Henry Paul Jonathan McAuley lappoinled 26 February 2023) Sheldon Wi99ill {appoinled 10 September 2024) Lauren Johnston (appointed 14 November 20231 Page 2
MISSION AFRICA (THE QUA18OE FELLOWSHIP) (A Company Llmited by Guarantee) COUNCIL'S REPORT ICONTINUEDI FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2024 Structure, governance and management {continued) c. Organlsatlonal 8tru¢turg ond d#¢l$ionvm•king poll¢l•8 The Council is responsible for the review of all activities and approval of futufe slfalegy. Meetings of the Council are held a minimum of three ts'mes per annum. The day lo day running of the charity is Carried out by the Chief Executive. Paul Wright. The Council seeks to work al all times wthin the Code of Good Governance lor Charille8, w$ $el down by the Nl Department for Reglonal Development. The Chief Executive has undertaken a programme of change and development within the Mission to ensure that all aspects of current legislation are observed. This programme is ongoing and supporters and well-wshers of the Missicn are requested to pray for this ongoing process. d. Pollcl•$ •dopted for Ihg Inductlon and tralnlng of Coun¢ll Potenlial Councll members li.e. Trustees) ar• Identied by members of the Council and Gonsidered against the Council's requirements concerning availabllity, eligibility, compelence and specialist 5k1115. Achieving a balance of experlence and backgrounds th firsl-hanfj knowledge of Christian mlssion is the objective. Members of the Council will necessarily have an inleiesl in the welfare and progress ol th? gospel in Africa. Prior to appointment to Council. potenlial members are briefed by ltte Chief Executive and provided with further information about the Mission and their role wlhin it. 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 Gourses may be ¢on$ider¢d as neces$aiy. All Council members are required lo 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. g. Memb?vshlp Membership of the Mlsslon Is governed by sectlon$ 10-19 01 the Articles of Association. Full member$hSp of the Mission is limSted lo those serving on the Council. and affiliate membership is open to all individuals and institutions (such as churches or colleges) that subscrlbe lo the objects of the mission. Benefils of membership I affiliale membership include prlnled and onllne materials that relate to the work ol the mlsslon. numerous public and private events such as conferences and prayer meelings and eligibility lo participate directty in the charitable objects of the mission. Protection of its members personal information is a Central commitment of the Mission, which is registered wth the Information Commissioner's Office. Strenuous efforts have been made lo ensure that Mission Africa complies with GOPR. l. Related party relationships Ngne of the Council received remuneration or other benefits from Iheir work wth the charity. Page 3
MISSION AFRICA {THE QUA IBOE FELLOWSHIP) (A Company Limited by Guarantee) COUNCIL'S REPORT (CONTINUED} FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2024 Structurei governance and management Icontinuedl g. Princlpal actlvlt1•8 The activities of the Mission are carried out in accordance bmth its doctrinal basis, as set out below.. The Supreme Authority of the Scriptures of the Old and New Testsmenlg and their complete sufficiency i all matters ol fallh and practice. The Eternal Oneness ol the Father. the Son and the How Splrlt In the Godhead. Man's fallen stale, spiritual death, alienation from God and absolute need for redemption and regeneration. The Love of God as manifested in the 91ft of His Sun, the Lord J•sug Christ, to Tedeem men from sln and lo deliver all believers from elemal punishment through the substitutionary and propitialory death of Christ. The work of the Hoty Spirit to impart and sustain spiritual lrfe. Justification by faith aloné. The obligation upon all who profèss our Lord's N8m• lo afford evldence of thelr discipleship by a lrfe of obedlence to HIS commands. The essential unity of all who believe In the Lord Jesus Christ. Plans for fulure p•rtod$ The Council anticipate that the Mission *ill continue to carry out ils normal operations in the foreseeable future. No large capital projects are planned. Council agreed, during 2017, to supply more training granls to Afri¢an churches in order to help with the dearth of qualified theological lecturers. This policy Gonts'nued in 2023124 and it Is expected Ihal this policy will continue into the future. Objectives and a¢tlvilies Poli¢l•• and obJe¢tlvo8 The objects of the Company are specifically restricted lo the advancement of Christianity and the support by means of voluntary work and financial assistance to any charitable proj8cl for the protection and preservation of health. the relief of povety and the 8dvancement of education in Africa and similar needy areag throughout the world Ihereinafter called Ihe "area of benefit") and in particular.. a) lo train Christians so that they may seek to plant churches and work on projects promoted by the Company in the area of benefit., b) lo promote Chrlstlanity. provlde Christlan Ilteraturè and educate people In the area of benefit through evangelism and the provision of biblically based teaching, discipleshlp training. meetings, bible sludies and social activities. c) lo encourage new. and strengthen exists'ng, partnerships wlh churches and evangelieal group$ in thè area of benefit. d) the relief of slckness among the benefi¢iaries by the provision ot medical facilities and counselllng and by the provision of financial assistance with the cost5 of medical treatment and the provision of items and seNices required lo ease the5r sufferlng., el relieve poverty and hunger in the area of benefit by any charitable means and In particular the provlsion of grants and training to enable poor people to estabfish and maintain projects which V11 enable them lo relieve their own poverty; Q reciuil. selecl and send oul volunteers for both short and long term service within the area of benefit- gl to advance any other exclusively charitable purpose as the dlreclors may, Irom tsme to lime, decide in aGGordanGe with the law of charity. The charity believes that through carrylng oul the objects above it provides a public benefit to individuals and wider socièty. Page 4
MISSION AFRICA (THE QUA IBOE FELLOWSHIP) IA Company Llmilèd by Guaranteo) COUNCIL'S REPORT (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2024 ObJe¢tives and activities {continued) b. Grant-making policies Mission Africa does not perceive itself as a grant making1)ody and does nol make large grants. It does from lime lo lime make small grants Inormalty, but not exclusivety. under £S.QOO) to Ihe institutions of partner churches and will in some limrted circumstances make Ifainin9 granls to the personnel of partner chufches. Partners in receipt of these grant8 are expected lo fully account for the expenditure ol all monies reGeived. c. Voluntoers The Mission benefits greatty from the involvement and enlhuslastic support of rts many volunteers. The Mission is very involved in the community and relies on Ihe voluntary help. Achi•vern•nts and p•rfomian¢• Page S
MISSION AFRICA (THE QUA IBOE FELLOWSHIP) (A Company Limited by Guaranteo) COIJNCIL'S REPORT (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENQED 31 JANUARY 2024 Achl•v•monts and pertormanco (contlnuod) a. Revlew of activltieg This past year: February 2023 - Jantjary 2024 has been a difficult one bul we give thanks that God has been lailhful and good. There were ongoing changes and adjuslmenls lo the operation of the Mission during thi5 period but these did not detract or deter the Mission from continuing lo fvlfil the aims and objectives of the Mission as outlined. The Mission through the Council, staff, overseas workers and African partners hope lo continue lo serve the African Church through ovangelism, ITaining, medical and compassionate ministries. EVANGELISM Evangelism remains one of the key strategic aims of Mission Africa. In Nigeria, our evongeliskn'c efforts are intrinsic to all our work, bul may be most obviously found in our work amongst the Fulani. Reverend O. Onuche continues this work as a mission partner but sees the need for others lo come alongside and assist him. Nevertheless we keep in close touch with the work in this region and small financial grants have been made to Fulani schools and orphanages. Despite the ongoing serious securlty issues wlthin Burklna Faso, our partner9hlp yth the EPE (Evangelical Prolestant Church) has continued successfully. Ana van 8rakel moved lo the Ivory Coast in January 2024 Io assist the EPE by leachin9 and trainin9 local pastors and their ¥Mves al the L'lnslitut Pastoral Hebron. Jeremy and Rachel Nash moved to Chad in mid-2023 to serve In a support role alongside Oovid and Lucy Morrison. Jeremy continues to make regular visits lo Burkina Faso and promote basic theological education by extension amongst children and lo establish the Gamaliel Association to continue the ministry. We give thanks for his safe travel and regular visits. Samantha and Godfrèy Ibla and thelr Iwo chlldren moved from Abuja lo Enugu where they seek lo establish the work ol Fellowship of Chrislian Students (FCS.) They run various discipleship programmes in schools and colleges. Their work inVoe$ a significant amount of travel and we thank God for safety on the roads. Kathryn Llndsay joined tho M138lon and Moved to Kenya In April 2023 8& Short Term Facilitator. She conllnued the M1$5ion's ongoing partnership th the Presbyterlan Church ol East Affica IPCEAI and other mlnlsldes vthlle preparing to h05t and support volunteers from the UK with the Mission's short term programme. STRENGTHENING THE CHURCHES OF AFRICA Mission Africa tn'es al all times lo work in strategic ministries that allow u5 to make an impact Ihat is disproportionate lo our small size. The most strategically important work in which we are engaged in is Ihal of theological education. In providing missionary lectures for various Iheological colleges in Africa, we are lacililaling and enabling the Iraining of a new generation of leaders for some of the fastest growing churche5 in the world. Our primary relationship is with the theological colleges of the United Evangelical Church (founded a5 the QIC.) Reverend Godw"n Ekanem continued to provide service to Mission Afrlca as Liaison Officer between the mission and our primary partner, the United Evangelical Church, whilst G8il Ekanem had been leaching part.lime at William Whealley Theological College IWWTC> whilst wrrtin9 books for Ihe African Church. The Ekanems returned to Nigeria in the second half of 2023 to continue their ministry. In January 2024, Carollne Bustard, Chalr of Council, and Paul Wright, CEO, attended the dedication of the newty constructed Paul eailie Memorial Libiary at the Peler Achimugu College of Theology. The Mi98ion were active in providing a grant for this project. Reverend Brian Wilson continued to serve as College Librarian in Peter Achimugu College of Theology {PACTI until December 2023 when he returned to the UK for a period ol Home Assignment, Dr Mark Nixon continued to lecture at PACT throughout 2023 enjoying teaching, mentoring and encouraging Students and staff through outreach lo Ihe surrounding communities. Page 6
MISSION AFRICA {THE QUA IBOE FELLOWSHIP) (A Company Limited by Guarantee) COUNCIL'S REPORT ICONTINUEDI FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2024 AehSev•monts and p•rformanco {conllnuedl 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 lo Mission Alri¢a as both Nigeria Field Facilitator and In her role al the Headquarters of ACTS. MEDICAL, PRACTICAL AND COMPASSIONATE MINISTRIES David & Lucy Morrison continue to serve in Chad under the umbrella of COCOAM and TEAM. Their work is cenlfèd upon the alleviallon of suffering amongst marginalised and abused women. They returned lo the UK in July 2023 for a short period of home assignment and returned again to Chad in August 2023. Katie Morrison relumed to the UK in April 2023 after an eight-month period in Nigeria, based al Holley Memorial Hospital. Katie, along with Friends of Ochadamu IFOO), have undertaken several renovation projects of the hospital compound and Primary School. Katie wa$ 0190 involved in evangelism and disciplèship bolh al the h09pilal and school. The mission currentty has no personnel deployed lo work with Advance, bul continue our partnership with the Child Sponsorship Programme al 09Ugu which has grown numerically over the last number of years. THE HOME BASE Caroline 8ustard, Chair of Council, became Inlèrlm CEO and has been leading Mission Africa through the challenges and difficulties that followed the Paul Ballle's passlng in November 2022. This role was advertised in 2023 and was resulled in a successlul recfliilmenl process. There were several staff changes in terms of personnel and roles during this period. Lauren Mornin returned from malernity leave in March 2023. Paul Wright began employment as Chief Executive in September 2023. Naomi Spence resigned Irom her role as Short Term Mission Officer in October 2023 and was replaced by Catherine Pope after an external recruitment. Peter Irvine resigned as Finance officer in January 2024. There were several team$ of volunteers and medical electives during the summer of 2023 to both Kenya. The work of Mi55ion Africa continues lo be promoted by our represenlalives, Robbie & Margaret Toop in Scotland. Jeremy Nash worked as 8 Mission representative in England until he and Rachel moved to Chad in mid-2023. They have been regular Gontribulors al various churches, conventions and exhibiknons as well as leading and attending various prayer group5. We give thanks for the Mission Africa prayer groups. Their role in promoting prayer, giving and th8 general profile of the mission cannot be underesllmated. W• are concerned by the relalivety small number of prayer groups in existence today. We would ask our supporters to make'il an urgent matter of prayer Ihal the next generation would continue to be diligent in prayer. The Central Player Zoom each month and has proved to be a means ol connecling staff, missionaries and supporters and Conlinues to date. b. Invegtment pollcy and perfomiance The objective is to maximise investment income, thus limiting the need to fund actsvities out of reserves,. but the level of risk is kept lo a moderate level. We are very ably advised by Inveslec and. more recently, by Evelyn, on all inveslmenls matters, and Council lake the view that the use of undisputed expert advisors fuifils the fequiremenl of the Trustees Act that all investments be handled wth all possible care and diligence. Page 7
MISSION AFRICA (THE QUA IBOE FELLOWSHIP) IA Company Limited by Guarantoe) COUNCIL'S REPORT (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2024 Flnan¢lal r•vl•w a. Going concorn After making appropriate enquirles, the Council members have a reasonabl8 expectation Ihal the Company has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. For this reason, they continue to adopl the going concern basis in preparing the financial slatemenls. Further details regarding the adoption of Ihe going con¢ern basis Can be found in the a¢counting policies. b. Resèrves pollcy The charity finished the year wTrth a deficit of £138.150 (2023. £73,414) and reseNes of £1,436,584 12023. £1,574,734). £1.114,72712023'. £1,278,978) of reseNe$ were unrestricted and £321,857 (2023.. £295,756) were restricted. Unfortunately, the year ending January 2024 has again revealed a deficit. We eonlinue to be grateful to all those o have supported the work through their sacrificial giving. While there is a deficit for the year ending January 2024, we know that the monies spent have been used to further Ihe aims and objectives that are core lo mi9sn Africa. To ensure the Misslon's reserves are adequate to malnlaln and fvnd the long term owecllves of the Mlssion, expendllure vlll nomially be limlled to the Income derlved through Ils Investments, membership subscrlptlons, annual appeals, bequests, regular Grfi Aid donations and (to a very minor extent) the sale of books. 8e¢ause of the deficit that has aflecled the Mission Finances over the last few years, it has proven necessary lo expend reserves from time to lime. Council has agreed, however, that the reserves will not be perMed lo drop below fSgure that would be the aquivalant of 6 months of normal operations. The state of the Mission's investments remains robust, although there have been market fluclualions in these financially uncertain days. c. Post balan¢• •h••t •v•nt In August 2024, the company compleled the sale of a property located at 163 Sandown Road, 8eifast. BTS 6GX. This sale is considered a non-adjusting event as it occurred after the reporting period and does not prOVe evidence ol condition$ that existed at the end of the reporting period. Refer to nole 26 for further detalls of the gale. d. Princlpal risks and uncertainti¢$ The Councll is acutely aware ol the duty placed upon it lo avoid needless risk. The Council continue to keep the Mission's activities under review, particularly wilh regard lo any maior nsks that may arise from time lo lime, such ' as the generallsed terrorisl threat in Nigeria and Kenya, but also financial and reputational threats. The major risks identified by this process have been mitigated to an acceptable level by the trainin9 of overseas staff, internal control Systems, insurance cover, third party project reports and other procedures as consldered appropriate from lime lo lime. FlnancSal risk managemont objectives and policies The Council have assessed the major risks to which the Company is exposed, In particular those related to the operalions and ffinances of the Company, and are satisfied Ihat systems and procedures are in place lo mitigate exposure lo the major risks. Page 8
MISSION AFRICA (THE QUA180E FELLOWSHIP) (A Company Limited by Guarantoe) COUNCIL'S REPORT (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2024 M•fflb•rs'1Sablllty The Members of the Company guarantee lo contn'bute an amount not exceeding £1 to the assets of the Company in the event of winding up. Slat•m•nt of Councll's rosponslbllltl•• The Council mernbers (who are also the directors of the Company for the purposes of company law) a responsible for preparing the Council's Report and Ihe financial statements in accordance with applicable law and United Klngdorn Accounting Standards {Unlle¢ Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice). Company law requires the CounGil members to prepare financial statements for each financial . Under company law. the Council members must not approve the financial statements unless they are satisfied that Ihey give a true and fair view of the slate of affairs of the Company and of its incoming resources and application of resources, including Ils income and expendllure. for that period. In preparing the88 financial $latement$, the Council members are required to, select suitable accounting policie$ and then appty them consistently., obseThe Ihe methods and principles of the Charities SORP IFRS 1021; make ludgmenls and accountin9 eslimales that are reasonable and prudent., stale whether applicabte UK Accounting Standards IFRS 1021 have been followed. subject to any material departures disGlosed and explained in the financial statements; prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate lo presume that the Company will contlnue in bu$ine¥$. The Council members are responsible for keepin9 adequate accounting records that are sufficienl lo show and explain the Company's transactions and disclose with reasonable accuracy al any lime the linancial position of the Company and enable them to ensure that the financial slalemenls comply with the Companies Act 2006. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the Company and hence for taking reasonable steps for the preventlon and detection ol fraud and other irregularities. Disclogure of Information to auditorn Each of the persons who are Councll member5 at the time when Ihls Councll's Report Is approvèd has confirmed that: so lar as that Council is aware. Ihere 18 no relevant audit information ol whlch Ihe ch8rlty's altdllors are unaware, and Ihat Council has taken all the steps that ought to have been taken as a Councll in order lo be aware of any relevant audit information and to establish that the charity's auditors are aware of that information. Audltor4 The auditors, UHY Hacker Young Fitch Limited, Statutory Auditors. have indicated their willingness to Continue in office. The designated Council members will propose a motion reappointing the auditors at a meeting of the Council members. Approved by order of the members of the board of Council members on 19 May 2025 and signed on their behalf by: Carollne Sarah Bustard (Chair of Council) Paga 9