Firestarters
FIRESTARTERS
(scio)
ANNUAL REPORT AND
STATEMENT OF ACCOUNTS
YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2022
OSCR
Scottish Charity Regulator
www.oscr.org.uk
egistered SCIO
SCO33725

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Contents
Trustees, Annual Report...............................................
Independent Examiner's Report....................................
Receipts & Payments account......................................10
statement of Balances..................................................
Notes to the financial statements..................................12- 13
Pre
ared b
David McGregor (Treasurer)
29 Glenvilla Circle, Paisley, PA2 8TS
accounts
firestartersuk.or
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TRUSTEES, ANNUAL REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2022
The trustees present their report and the financial statements of the charity for the year ended 31
August 2022.
Reference and administrative information
Charity name-.
Firestarters ISCIO)
Also known as:
Firestarters (UK) l Firestarters
Charity registration number= SC033725
Registered offi￿.
29 Glenvilla Cirde, Paisley, Renfrewshire. PA2 8TS
Bankers=
Royal Bank of Scotland plc, 8 Church Street, Johnstone, PA5 8DX
Website:
www.firestartersuk.or
Facebook..
.facebook.comlfirestartersUK
Twitter-
@FireStartersUK
Trustees
The following served as charity twstees during the year and continue to serve on an ongoing basis
up to the date of this report=
Chairperson
Secretary
Treasurer
appointed 21 September 2022
The followng also seNed as charity trustee during the year..
resigned 18 September 2021
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STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE & MANAGEMENT
Governlng document
Firestarters {SCIOI (Yhe charitfl is a Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation number
SC033725 and is governed by its written constitution which was adopted by the trustees on 3 June
2015. The SCIO was incorporated on 10 August 2015 as 8 result of the conversion of a charitable
company ISC235862. Firestarters {UKI Limited) which was originally incorporated on 23 August
2002.
Appointment of trustees
The charity's trustees are appointed or re-appointed by members annually at the Annual General
Meeting and in accordance with the terms contained in the Charff(￿s constitution.
Administrative Structure
The trustees are responsible for the overall direction of the charf(y and serve on a voluntary basis.
OBJECTIVES & ACTIVITIES
The purposes of the charity are=
The advancement of the Christian religion by=
Training and equipping young leaders in the Christian faith.,
Promoting the Christian worship of God-
Promoting radically pure and godly Christian lifestyle among young people-
Teaching young people to hear and obey God's vol￿, to read and live by his Word,
and to be empowered by his Holy Spirit all as in accordance with the Christian gospel-
Promoting the message of the Christian gospel amongst young people.,
Enabling young people to consistently live and shale the Christian faith in relevant
Promoting, assisting, and encouraging young people's personal growth in the Christian
faith;
Promoting. participating in and encouraging participation in Christian revival..
o Promoting youth evangelism. discipleship and training in the Christian faith-
Promoting and establishing youth weekends, camps, outreaches, and holidays for the
promotion of the Christian faith-
Providing and establishing facilities for use in the promotion of the Christian faith-
Creakn'ng opportunities for young people to be involved in Christian evangelism and
Christian mission-,
Creating a safe and positive environment conducive to Christian growth amongst
young people.,
Promoting Christian seNant hcM)d, caring and teaching Christian responsibilf(y and
love.,
Promoting, asslsting and encouraging acts of Christian service and charity.,
Assisling Christian churches in promoting the Christian faith-
Assisting Christian churches in youth work and outreach-
Teaching young people to pray and believe in God's ability to do all things in
accordance with the Christian gospel-
Promoting Christian values-
Providing resources and finan￿$ for the promotion of the Christian faith, the relief of
persons who are in condilions of need, hardship, poverty, age or sickness, as the
charity shall in its absolute discretion determine-
Making gifts in cash or in kind for such charitable purposes as the charity shall in its
absolute discretion detem)ine.
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The advancement of citizenship or community development by:
Providing training for young people in taking a lead in community activities.,
Providing practical help to people in the communities we serve- wth a particular focus
on the disadvantaged and vulnerable-
Giving teaching on our responsibilities for wider society and promoting the concept that
we put others before ourselves.
The advan￿ment of the arts, heritage. culture or science by..
Providing an outlet for the perfomiance of drama, music and dance.,
Providing a safe place for young people to test out and develop their interest in
perfom)ing arts.
The promotion of religious or racial harmony by..
Teaching that no matter what our own beliefs or traditions are, we all have a primary
goal to love one another-
Never resorting to violence or hatred
Never to insult or condemn
To respect other people's right to an opinion and to make their own choices.
The main activities of the charity involve running residential and non-residential weekends, bringing
together young people to disciple them in the Christian faith, and encourage friendships. communty
engagement. and the development of the attendees. confidence and life skills.
ACHIEVEMENTS & PERFORMANCE
VISION
We are a general￿ Set on fire
lorJesu5 to be spaiks of revfvai
Overvlew
FireSt8rters has now been running for 27 years and has impacted thousands of young people wthin
this time. Our motto is still that we are "a generation set on fire for Jesus to be sparks of revival"
This year. we have tried to regularly remind the young people of our four key values listed below and
are still passionate about seeing them evident within Firestarters and also in the lives of our young
people out with our weekends..
To have a passion for Jesus
To be a family as God intended
To grow in boldness to share ourfaith
To raise and equip young leaders
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Leadership
Fireslarters continues to be led by Tai and Gaynor Murebwa. They have been trying to find other
leaders who are passionate about discipling young people and have managed to recnjit a few more
volunteers. This is an ongoing process as the ministry continues to grow. Lynn Howson, the founder
of Firestarters has also come back to support the ministry which has been a huge blessing.
Growth
Fireslarters has seen significant gr0￿h this year, particulady since the summer following our summer
outreach week. The number of young people who applied to join Firestarters has increased from
around 60 to almost 100 Imth regular attendance increasing from around 50 to around 70-75 each
weekend by the end of the year.
This may result in future challenges regarding suitable host churches as some of the churches who
have previously partnered wth us would now be too small to host us.
We have also noticed a greater geographically spread in the dIStsn￿ young people are traveling to
come to weekends. We now have young people coming from Edinburgh. Fife, Ayrshire, The Borders,
Renfrewshire. Glasgow. Stirlingshire and North Lanarf(shire. The only regions below not represented
in Firestarters are Clackmannanshire and North Ayrshire!
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Theme
Our theme was Freedom in Christ until the summer and then we stsrted to look at The Refiner's Fire
and we have seen some young people walking in freedom from things that have held them back for
years. This has been evidenced in changes in mind-sets, in a greater understanding of their identity
and in a letting go of attitudes and behaviours that have brought pain and anxiety.
As a result of the pandemic, many young people have struggled with their mental health greatly. At
Firestarters, we have also seen a great shtft in this area and a release of joy and freedom as they
undersland how loved and valued they are and as they pursue all that God has for them The young
people started to learn how to deal with the lies they have believing about themselves and embra
the truth of the gospel and walk in freedom. We have seen young people set free from fear of man
and suicidal thoughts, praise Godl As the young people have had powerful encounters with the living
God, we have seen characters changed to reflect Jesus more with reports from families that the
atmosphere in their house has totally changed because of the change in their young personl
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Summer Mission Week
The highlight ofthe year was in August when we took a group of around 40 teenagers to Bim)ingham
for a week of oulreach at the commonwealth games. We joined Firestarters Wales for the week and
had amazing times in God's presence where God set our young people free and brought them to their
knees to intercede for their friends and family, to cry out for revival and for more of Holy Spirit. They
also felt a strong call to purity and cried out for repentance as Holy Spirit highlighted areas in their
lives where He wanted them to be set free.
Our young people were hungryfor God and keen to share Jesus with people in the city. We partnered
with Urban Devotion every day, which was brilliant and the young people had many opportunities to
share Jesus and the Father's love to the children, some from the m05t deprived areas in the UK.
others went to the Alexander Stadium every day where many had some wonderful conversations with
people. they got to know the stewards and had a Cheer Line where people were celebrated for
moment and then offered a gospel or othertract. We a150 had a sporls ministry team wthin the vicinity
of our host church to minister to those locally. both young and old.
We were so delighted that we saw several souls saved, both on the Street and another 4 on our family
fun day on the Saturday. We saw the young people grab hold of Romans 1:16 and say We are not
ashamed of the gospel.
The fruit is still evident in the lives of our young people with many showing a passion to share Jesus
wth friends at school or strangers on the bus. Many are now hungry for God's word and spend more
time in prayer than ever before. Parents have reported they have seen transformations in character
and in attitude at home. We are so grateful to God and are already considering a mission week to the
Isle of Lewis next summer.
Young Leaders Programmo
We have continued to run our young leaderfs programme and meet out wth each weekend wrth the
young leaders to teach and mentor and also to plan weekends. We have seen such a growth in the
young leaders as they take on more responsibilty to teach in main sessions. to lead small groups, to
share devotions and to lead worship. The young leaders have learned to both plan and implementfull
weekends and have been such a blessing to the younger teens as they have served and loved them.
As a result of the move of God we saw during our summer mission, the young leaders we recruited
after the summer have been outstanding in the way they have served the other young people. They
are confident to preach, lead worship. to share, to minister and to lead discussion groups. They are
going to be world changers!1
Outreach
We have continued to share Jesus in new ways each weekend. We have done street outreach and
have Nn family fun days. worship on the street. visited nursing homes to bless residents wrth singing
and chavprayer. handed out gifts wrth words from God on the street. prayed for healing, cheer lines
on the street, we have run youth nights and knocked on dwrs to share Jesus Wlth people. As
mentioned. we saw several come to know Jesus last summer and are expectant for more fruit in the
year ahead.
Fundlng
As Firestarters continues to grow. it is becoming more challenging to find venues big enough to host
us and are trying to make new connections with churches across the central belt.
We have also realised that our faithful Firestarters minibus is no longer fit for purpose. It has served
us well for around 18 years but now is too small to carry all the kit we need for each weekend and it
is becoming a financial burden due lo age related repairs.
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As a result, we have started various fundraising activities to raise money, including a big Ceilidh that
we hosted in December at Bearsden Baptist Church. We have also seen donations via a Stewardship
campaign and a Facebook fundraiser. We have been increasing our activity on social media.
Facebook in particular and have seen an increase in followers as a result.
We are currently pursuing the followng methods to raise funds..
Ongoing financial support from young people, their families and church members through
promotion of the Family Membership Scheme.
An increase in young people attending has seen an increase in monthly income.
Continued support from gift aid scheme.
One off grfts from individuals who support the vision of Firestarters.
Fundraising activities for a new minibus.
The board took the decision to pay one of the senior leaders two days a week for work done to
serve the ministy.
We managed to raise additional funding towards our summer mission to Bimiingham by WTiting
to churches we have connections with.
For many years, Firestarters have been blessed with free office and storage Spa￿ in Paisley. At
the end of 2022 we were infomied that the owner needed the property for other purposes so we
had to vacate the property and source storage facilities at a monthly cost.
Firestarters are keen to look at fundraising solutions to help manage the growth we are seeing.
Conclusion
We have also met out with weekends for nights of worship and hope to do this more next year. We
are so grateful for all God is doing in Firestarters. We have seen great numerical growth, however.
what has delighted our hearts is the evidence of significant spiritual growth in the lives of many of the
young people. God is faithful and as we continue to serve Him within Firestarters, we can see that
God is passionate about this generation of teenagers and has great plans for them. What a privilege
to be part of theirjoumey and to be used by God to see a generation set on fire for Jesus to be sparks
of revival.
Revival is coming and we want to be ready, hallelujah!
FINANCIAL REVIEW
The charity reported a surplus of £463 {2021.' £342 deficit) for the year and has accumulated reseNes
of £29,01212021'. £28,549) as at the year end Voluntsry donations continue to be the main source
of income. including the participation by some donors in the Gift Aid scheme. Due to the COVID
restrictions and the can￿lIation of a number of in-person events as we moved to online events in
previous years, we saw a return to more normal levels of income from charitsble activities this year
and associated increase in expenditure relating lo items such as food and travel.
The main area for expenditure continued to be the charrtable activities including the expenditure
relating to running residential weekends and other activities for young people, with the greatest
spends in the areas of travel, food. accommodation and insurance.
Reserves policy
The trustees, policy is to maintain unrestricted ￿ndS (ie. funds not committed or invested in fixed
assets) at a level that equates to approximately ￿e1ve months unrestricted expenditure. The charity's
unrestricted reserves at 31 August 2022 amounted to £20,560 (2021= £20,397) which, atthough above
the required level. was acceptable to the trustees.
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Risk Management
The charity trustees frequenly review the risks to which the charity is exposed and take all sensible
measures to reduce such risk or provide insurance cover where this is possible. All major insurable
risks are subject to nomial charity and employer's insurance. The trustees require that risk
assessmenls are carried out for all its activities and take such remedial action as indicated by these
assessments. The charity has written policies in relation to Health & Safety. Data Protection, Equal
Opportunities and Child Protection which are communicated at least on an annual basis to all staff
and volunleers, who are instructed to follow these policies at all times. The senior management are
advised on Fire Safety issues by an external consultant volunteer to ensure compliance with
regulation. The charity is a member of the Churches Child Protection Advisory Service and receives
advice and updates on a regular basis from them on matters conceming Child Protedion. In addition,
all volunteers are required to have police checks before working wth us through the Central
Registered Body in Scotland. Contractual risks are reviewed before being entered into to assess that
they could not signtficanlly impact upon the charity's ability to fulfil it5 objectives. Expendtture is
monitored and the financial situation examined by the Treasurer on a monthly basis so as to minimise
any areas of potential financial risk.
Statement of Trustees responsibilities
The trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records which disclose wth reasonable
accuracy at any time the financial position of the charity and to enable them to ensure that the
accounts comply with the Charities and Trustee Investment (Scotland} Act 2005. They are also
responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charity and hence for taking reasonable steps for the
prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities. The trustees confirm that the accounts
comply wth cu￿ent statutory requirements and those of the charity's constitution.
Ind8pondent axamlnatlon
The trustees recommend that the accounts are independently examined and ￿ was
appointed as independent examiner. The trustees recommend that the services of
utilised until further notice.
This report was approved by the trustees on 31 May 2023 and signed on their behalf by
Treasurer
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INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT
YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2022
I report on the accounts of Firestsrters (SCIOI for the year ending 31 August 2022 which are set out
on pages ten to thirteen.
Respectlve responslbllltles of the Trustees and Examlner
The charity's trustees are responsible for the preparation ofthe accounts in accordance wth the terms
of the Charities and Trustee Investment (Scotland) Act 2005 {'the 2005 Acf,) and the Charities
Accounts (Scotland) Regulations 2006 (as amended) {'the 2006 Regulations"). The charity's trustees
consider that the audit requirement of Regulation 1011){dl of the 2006 Regulations does not apply. It
is my responsibility to examine the accounts as required under section 44(1 Ilc} of the 2005 Act and
to state whether particular matters have come to my attention.
Basis of Independent Examiner's statement
My examination is carried out in accordance with Regulation 11 of the 2006 Regulations. An
examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charty and a comparison of the
accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or
disclosures in the accounts and seeks explanation from the Trustees conceming such matters. The
procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit and.
consequently, I do not express an audit opinion on the view given by the accounts.
Ind8pend8nt Examln8r's stat8m8nt
In the course of my examination, no matter has come to my attention
which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect. the
requirements-
to keep accounting records in accordance with section 44(1 Ila) of the 2005 Act and
Regulation 4 of the 2006 Regulations, and
to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and comply with
Regulation 9 of the 2006 Regulations
have not been met, or
to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper
understanding of the accounts to be reached.
31 May 2023
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RECEIPTS & PAYMENTS ACCOUNT
YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2022
Unrestricted Restricted 2022 Total 2021 Total
RECEIPTS
Donations
Grants
Charilable Activities
Investment income
Other income
Total Receipts
Note
16.674
3.366
20,040
9.016
2,266
4,150
6,416
810
18,949
7,516
26,465
9,831
PAYMENTS
Charitable Activities
Gifts and Donations
Purchase of equipment
Governance
other
Total Payments
17,474
360
8,168
25,642
360
8,956
442
400
375
17,834
8,168
26,002
10,173
Surplus l (deficit) before transfers
1,115
1652)
(342)
(342)
Transfers
(952)
952
Surplus l {deficit) after transfers
163
300
463
{342)
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STATEMENT OF BALANCES
AS AT 31 AUGUST 2022
Unrestricted Restricted 2022 Total 2021 Total
BANK AND CASH IN HAND
Opening balances
Sur
lusl
deficit
for the
Closlng balancos
20.397
163
20,560
8,152
300
8,452
28,549
463
29,012
28.891
342
28,549
ear
OTHER ASSETS
Gift Aid Tax Rebate
Vehicle {estimated current market value)
Musical equipment
Computer equipment
Circus equipment
Cleaning equipment
Total Other Assets
3.254
4.500
1,066
787
178
210
9,995
3,254
4,500
1,066
787
178
210
9,995
870
4.500
1,066
787
178
210
8,054
LIABILITIES
Inde
endent Examiner's Fee
Total Liabilities
375
375
375
375
375
375
Approved by the trustees on 31 May 2023 and signed on their behalf by
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2022
1. Basis of accounting
These accounts have been prepared on a Receipts & Payments basis in accordance with the
Charities & Truslee Investment (Scolandl Act 2005 and the Charities Accounts (Scotlandl
Regulations 2006 (as amended}.
2. Charltable actlvltles Income
Unrestricted Restricted 2022 Total 2021 Total
Weekend donations
Merchandise sales
other charitable activities
Total Charltable actlvltles Income 2,266
2.266
4,105
45
6,371
45
810
4,150
6,416
810
3. Charltable Actlvltl85 expendltur8
Unrestricted Restricted 2022 Total 2021 Total
Food
Travel
Accommodation
Salaries
Rent payable
Resource materials
Insurance
Visiting speakers
Telephone
Website l Email admin
Merchandise purchases
Bank charges
Postages
CCLI
Computer costs
Zoom subscription
Office costs
Flowers & Cards
Printing and publicity
Employer's Pension contributions
Equipment purchases
First Aid l Health & Safety
Conference fees
other charitable activities
Total Charitable activities expend. 17,474
4,243
3,627
2,013
2,500
1,080
569
748
225
721
698
3,610
2,198
808
7,853
5,825
2.821
2,500
1,080
907
748
725
721
698
650
372
292
191
72
58
918
1,851
649
338
336
1,625
50
880
572
500
650
372
283
191
72
58
22
30
81
278
182
701
173
82
12
30
25
19
13
25
10
19
10
492
76
8,168
25,642
8,956
4. Taxation
The charity is not liable to income tax or capital gains tax on its charitable activities. The charity
is also not registered for VAT, and any expenditure includes any VAT charged.
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5. Grants & Donatlons made
Gifts to extemal organisations and individuals are considered by the trustees on the basis of
need and are only made to those organisations and aclivities which are compatible with the
charitable objectives of the charity. No gifts were made to political parties. During the year.
grants totalling £360 {2021'. £4421 and ranging from £30 to £30 were paid to 1 individual (2021-
3} in accordance with the charity s objectives.
No grants were paid out to organisations by the charity.
6. Governance Costs
Unrestricted Restricted 2022 Total 2021 Total
Independent Examination
al Advice
Total Governance Costs
375
375
7. Transactions with trustees or connected persons
One charity trustee received remuneration amounting to £2,500 for her role as Senior Projed
Lead. This payment was made in accordance with the requirements set out in the charity's
constitution under a contract of employment.
During the year. expenses totalling £237 (2021= £101) was paid to {2021= bNo) charity
trustees No other charity trustee received expenses during the period, other than
reimbursement of purchases made on behalf of the charity.
The charity's insurance policy includes trustee indemnity insurance cover for all its tnjstees.
the cost of which is estimated at £120 per year.
8. Restricted Funds
31 Aug 21
Incoming
Outgoing Transfers 31 Aug 22
Training fund
Van fund
Bim)in
ham mission fund
Total Restricted Funds
1,152
7,000
300
1.452
7,000
7.216
7,516
8,168
(8,168)
952
952
8,152
8,452
Training fund.- donations received specifically to finance the cost of training.
Van fund." funding received towards the purchase of a new vehicle.
Bim7ingham mission fund.. income and expenditure relating to the summer mission to the
Commonwealth Games in Birmingham.
9. Unrestricted Funds
31 Aug 21
Incoming
Outgoing Transfers 31 Aug 22
General Fund
Total Unrestrlcted Funds
20,397
20,397
18,949
18,949
117,834}
117,834)
{952}
{952)
20,560
20,560
The General Fund encompasses all income and expenditure relating to the primary ft)CUS
activities of the charity. other than those for which funding is restricted.
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