2022-04-30-annual-report

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AGAPE FELLOWSHIP CHURCH

Trustees Report & Statement of Accounts

For the year to 31[st] March 2022

Agape Fellowship Church – Registered Charity in Northern Ireland No 102753

Statement of the Trustees ....................................................................................... 3 Activities and Achievements ................................................................................ 3 The Year in Numbers ....................................................................................... 3 Meeting Programme ......................................................................................... 3 Community Access and Outreach Events ........................................................ 3 Church Meetings .............................................................................................. 3 Members of the Public Served ......................................................................... 4 Guest Speakers ................................................................................................ 4 Financial Performance ......................................................................................... 4 Income ................................................................................................................. 4 Expenditure .......................................................................................................... 4 Gifts ..................................................................................................................... 4 Major Risks .......................................................................................................... 4 Annual Accounts of the Church ............................................................................... 4 Reference & Administrative Details ......................................................................... 5 Charity Name ....................................................................................................... 5 Charity Number .................................................................................................... 5 Principal Address ................................................................................................. 5 Charity Trustees as of March 31[st] 2022 ............................................................... 5 Other Charity Trustees in the year to March 31[st] , 2022 ....................................... 5 Advisors ............................................................................................................... 5 Structure, Governance and Management ............................................................ 5 Governing Document and Constitution ............................................................. 5 Trustee Selection and Management ................................................................. 5 Related Organisations ...................................................................................... 6 Objectives and Activities ...................................................................................... 6 Charitable Objectives ....................................................................................... 6 Public Benefit Statement .................................................................................. 6 Summary of Main Activities .............................................................................. 6

Statement of the Trustees

The trustees of Agape Fellowship Church are pleased to submit their report and accounts for the period April 1[st] 2021 to March 31[st] 2022.

Activities and Achievements

The Year in Numbers

Now that all the government restrictions have been relaxed for some time the different children’s work has been restarted. These ministries have been well attended by children from ages 5 to 18 years old.

50+ years of advancement of the Christian Faith through Mission, Discipleship, Fellowship, Teaching, and Works of Compassion.
£ surplus for the year

Meeting Programme

The Trustees usually meet at least once a year with the Church leaders. This has not been possible due to COVID-19 restrictions. A belated Trustees meeting was held on Wednesday 25 May 2022 to sign off these delayed Accounts and Annual Report.

The Church has an Annual General Meeting (AGM) in March of each year, but this was postponed due to concerns over COVID reinfections.

Community Access and Outreach Events

The Fellowship continues to support various missions and ministries.

Summer 2021 – This this was postponed due to concerns over COVID reinfections.

Church Meetings

Family days on the first Sunday of each month is a good time for fellowship and encouragement.

Prayer Meetings on each Monday evening. Week of prayer and Wednesday nights for family and political situation.

The mid-week bible study is on Wednesday evenings at Agape.

The regular meetings for Friday and Saturday night clubs have been restarted after COVID restrictions.

The Annual Fellowship weekend is on first weekend of May each year, but this again had to abandoned.

There are Women’s’ Meetings on the first Monday of each month and two Women’s Fellowship Days each year, when family members and friends are also invited to come along. This was also abandoned for much of this reporting period due to COVID restrictions.

Members of the Public Served

School terms clubs on Friday and Saturday nights and Annual Summer 5 Day Club 2021 all had to be abandoned to COVID uncertainty.

Guest Speakers

Jabob Prasch – November 2021 annual conference.

Financial Performance

There is currently over £51K in the bank there was little work that could be carried out to maintain the church property. There is no mortgage on the church property.

Income

The church receives income from its members from free-will offerings.

Expenditure

The maintenance and upkeep of the church building. This was largely on hold.

Gifts

The Church gives monetary gifts to missions and ministries in UK, Ireland and the World. However, little went out as most were in lockdown and furloughed in many cases.

Major Risks

The Church is in a good financial position with a surplus and no debts.

Annual Accounts of the Church

See enclosed

Reference & Administrative Details

Charity Name

Agape Fellowship Church

Charity Number

102753

Principal Address

Orangefield Crescent, Belfast, BT6 9GH Pastor : Martin Pastor

Charity Trustees as of March 31[st] 2022

Mrs Ida Brown Chairperson Mrs Wendy Hunsdale Secretary Mr Thomas Ireland Mr David McAnirn

Other Charity Trustees in the year to March 31[st] , 2022

N/A

Advisors

Banking

Ulster Bank

Insurance Broker & Underwriter

Ecclesiastical Insurance Group

Structure, Governance and Management

Governing Document and Constitution

The charity is governed by a constitution. This is available by contacting the Church.

Trustee Selection and Management

The Charity is managed by those in the Trustees and additional or replacement Trustees are appointed by the Trustees.

There are a meeting of the Trustees and Church leaders on an Annual basis or adhoc in the event of any emergency called by either the Trustees or Church leadership.

The Trustees contribute to the governance of the church, without financial reward.

Related Organisations

The charity is not a member of any religious denomination but has close relationships with the following organisations: -

Moriel Ministries
Tell Romania
Ad-hoc others

Objectives and Activities

Charitable Objectives

The advancement of the Christian Faith through Mission, Discipleship, Fellowship, Teaching, and Works of Compassion.

Public Benefit Statement

The trustees of Agape Fellowship Church confirm they have complied with their duty under section 17(5) of the Charities Act 2011 with regard to the Charity Commission’s guidance on public benefit and that has informed the activities of the charity in the year to March 31[st] , 2022

The membership of the charity is open to all whom share the Christian Faith and agree to the charity’s Statement of Faith. The programme of meetings is advertised and open to the public to attend at any time. There is disabled access to all ground floor rooms.

Summary of Main Activities

The core activities of the charity are:

Sunday and Mid-week Bible Study
Visitation – sick, needy and bereaved
Prayer - Monday evenings
Women’s Fellowship
Mothers and Toddlers
The Friday club – This club welcomes ages 4-9 years throughout term-time and provides a safe and fun atmosphere for our children. Our club involves activities such as games, quizzes, crafts and provides children with Bible

teaching and mission stories with the aim of making the person of Jesus Christ a reality and significant part of their daily lives Club.

Saturday Night Club - The ALIVE Saturday Night Club is for ages from 9+ and also runs during term-time. The Saturday Night Club involves activities aimed at the 9+ age group. It has the same aim as the Friday Night Club: to make the person of Jesus Christ a reality and significant part of their daily lives.

Conclusion

The accounts have been independently examined by a Chartered Accountant who is also a registered auditor. This report is attached to the financial accounts.

Approved by the Trustees and Signed on their behalf:

I.J. Brown T Ireland D. McAnirn Trustee Trustee Trustee