2023-03-31-annual-report

Trustees’ Annual Report for the period

From Apr 2022 Period start date To Mar 2023 Period end date

Charity name: RCCG Place of Victory for All Nations, Belfast

Charity registration number: NIC102584

Objectives and Activities

Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governingdocument	● The advancement of religion ● The prevention or relief of poverty
Summary of the main activities in relation to those purposes for the public benefit, in particular, the activities, projects or services identified in the accounts.	● Weekly religious services ● Weekly Youth Club ● Weekly Saturday school providing free supplementary Maths, English, Science & Computer coding classes to Primary and Secondary children requiring additional support ● Weekly food bank ● Adhoc support of individuals experiencing hardship
Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit	● The trustees have had regard to the Charity Commission guidance on public benefit

Achievements and Performance

Summary of the main achievements of the charity, identifying the difference the charity’s work has made to the circumstances of its beneficiaries and any wider benefits to society as a whole.

● The charity held religious services on a weekly basis, both in person and virtually. These services provided spiritual, emotional and mental wellbeing benefits for participants, both in person and online. ● The charity ran a weekly youth club for young people aged 12 – 18 years, providing a safe environment for them to socialise and to learn new skills. Sessions included: o Video editing and graphic design workshops o Confidence building activities o Speech writing and public speaking workshops o Cultural awareness workshops o Mental wellbeing workshops

●	The charity started a community youth choir,
	providing free singing and instrument training for
	young people of all abilities, the aim being to
	develop their gifts, build confidence and provide
	opportunities to showcase their talents.
●	The charity ran a weekly food bank, providing free
	food and essential sanitary items for individuals
	and families on a weekly basis. This made a huge
	difference for families who would otherwise have
	had to make a choice between heating their home
	or buying food. This serves between 40-50
	individuals and familiesper week.

Financial Review

Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period	The income for this period was £238,863, an 89% increase from the previous year, which arose as a result of donations of members towards the charity’s building fund. The expenditure was £124,217, a 30% increase from the previous year as a result of increased running costs and an increased demand on its services.
Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held	Since the charity relies largely on its members’ donations, reserves are held to ensure the charity has sufficient funds to meet its obligations and provide services to the public. The charity is also raising funds towards acquiring a building that will serve as its permanent base.
Amount of reserves held	£114,646
Reasons for holding zero reserves	N/A
Details of fund materially in deficit	N/A
Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern	N/A

Structure, Governance and Management	Structure, Governance and Management
Description of charity’s trusts:
Type of governing document (trust deed, royal charter)	Memorandum & Articles of Association
How is the charity constituted? (e.g unincorporated association, CIO)	Company limited by Guarantee
Trustee selection methods including details of any constitutional provisions e.g. election to post or name of any person or body entitled to appoint one or more trustees	Election to post

Reference and Administrative details

Charity name	RCCG Place of Victory for All Nations, Belfast
Other name the charity uses	PVN
Registered charity number	NIC102584
Charity’s principal address	3-5 Bradbury Place Belfast BT7 1RQ

Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity

Trustee name	Office (if any)	Dates acted if not for whole year	Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint trustee (if any)
Dr Funsho Abogunrin
Mr Adebayo Asaolu
Pastor Paul Dunn
Rev. Yemi Adedeji

– Corporate trustees names of the directors at the date the report was approved

Director name Dr Funsho Abogunrin Mr Bayo Asaolu Pastor Paul Dunn Rev. Yemi Adedeji

Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity

Trustee name	Dates acted if not for whole year
N/A

Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others

Description of the assets N/A held in this capacity

Name and objects of the charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects

Details of arrangements for safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity’s own assets

Exemptions from disclosure

Reason for non-disclosure of key personnel details

Other optional information

Declarations

Signed:

Full Name: Angela Ifonlaja Position: Secretary Date: 03/01/2024