AFRICAN PASTORS' FELLOWSHIP — Charity Commission profile

01 Identity

Registration and reporting

Registration status: Registered
Reporting status: Submission Received
Charity type: Other
Registered: 11 September 1981
Removed: Not supplied
Financial period: 1 January 2024 – 31 December 2024
Latest income: £154,329
Latest expenditure: £176,274
Gift Aid: Yes
Owns or uses land: No
In administration: No
Insolvent: No
CIO: No

Public contact address: Station House, Station Approach, Adisham, CANTERBURY, CT3 3JE

Website recorded by the regulator: www.africanpastors.org (displayed as text)

02 Activities

What the charity does

The vision of APF is to empower Christian leaders so as to enable effective ministry that brings community transformation through the local church.The mission of APF is to develop the capacity of Christian leaders by working in partnership with African agencies to provide training, equipment and pastoral support.

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Charity Annual Return History

Fin Period Start Date: 1 January 2024
Fin Period End Date: 31 December 2024
Ar Cycle Reference: AR24
Reporting Due Date: 31 October 2025
Date Annual Return Received: 3 October 2025
Date Accounts Received: 3 October 2025
Total Gross Income: £154,329
Total Gross Expenditure: £176,274

Fin Period Start Date: 1 January 2023
Fin Period End Date: 31 December 2023
Ar Cycle Reference: AR23
Reporting Due Date: 31 October 2024
Date Annual Return Received: 17 October 2024
Date Accounts Received: 17 October 2024
Total Gross Income: £170,365
Total Gross Expenditure: £158,016

Fin Period Start Date: 1 January 2022
Fin Period End Date: 31 December 2022
Ar Cycle Reference: AR22
Reporting Due Date: 31 October 2023
Date Annual Return Received: 24 October 2023
Date Accounts Received: 24 October 2023
Total Gross Income: £159,708
Total Gross Expenditure: £180,209

Fin Period Start Date: 1 January 2021
Fin Period End Date: 31 December 2021
Ar Cycle Reference: AR21
Reporting Due Date: 31 October 2022
Date Annual Return Received: 4 July 2022
Date Accounts Received: 4 July 2022
Total Gross Income: £163,608
Total Gross Expenditure: £178,413

Fin Period Start Date: 1 January 2020
Fin Period End Date: 31 December 2020
Ar Cycle Reference: AR20
Reporting Due Date: 31 October 2021
Date Annual Return Received: 16 September 2021
Date Accounts Received: 16 September 2021
Total Gross Income: £147,838
Total Gross Expenditure: £145,258

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Charity Annual Return Parta

Latest Fin Period Submitted Ind: Yes
Fin Period Order Number: 1
Ar Cycle Reference: AR24
Fin Period Start Date: 1 January 2024
Fin Period End Date: 31 December 2024
Ar Due Date: 31 October 2025
Ar Received Date: 3 October 2025
Total Gross Income: £154,329
Total Gross Expenditure: £176,274
Grant Making Is Main Activity: No
Count Govt Contracts: 0
Count Govt Grants: £0
Charity Has Trading Subsidiary: No
Does Trustee Receive Any Benefit: No
Trustee Payments Acting As Trustee: No
Trustee Receives Payments Services: No
Trustee Receives Other Benefit: No
Trustee Resigned Employment: No
Employees Salary Over 60k: No
Count Volunteers: 3

Latest Fin Period Submitted Ind: No
Fin Period Order Number: 2
Ar Cycle Reference: AR23
Fin Period Start Date: 1 January 2023
Fin Period End Date: 31 December 2023
Ar Due Date: 31 October 2024
Ar Received Date: 17 October 2024
Total Gross Income: £170,365
Total Gross Expenditure: £158,016
Grant Making Is Main Activity: No
Count Govt Contracts: 0
Count Govt Grants: £0
Charity Has Trading Subsidiary: No
Does Trustee Receive Any Benefit: No
Trustee Payments Acting As Trustee: No
Trustee Receives Payments Services: No
Trustee Receives Other Benefit: No
Trustee Resigned Employment: No
Employees Salary Over 60k: No
Count Volunteers: 3

Latest Fin Period Submitted Ind: No
Fin Period Order Number: 3
Ar Cycle Reference: AR22
Fin Period Start Date: 1 January 2022
Fin Period End Date: 31 December 2022
Ar Due Date: 31 October 2023
Ar Received Date: 24 October 2023
Total Gross Income: £159,708
Total Gross Expenditure: £180,209
Charity Raises Funds From Public: Yes
Charity Professional Fundraiser: Yes
Charity Agreement Professional Fundraiser: Yes
Charity Commercial Participator: No
Grant Making Is Main Activity: No
Charity Receives Govt Funding Contracts: No
Charity Receives Govt Funding Grants: No
Charity Has Trading Subsidiary: No
Does Trustee Receive Any Benefit: No
Trustee Resigned Employment: No
Employees Salary Over 60k: No
Count Volunteers: 3

Latest Fin Period Submitted Ind: No
Fin Period Order Number: 4
Ar Cycle Reference: AR21
Fin Period Start Date: 1 January 2021
Fin Period End Date: 31 December 2021
Ar Due Date: 31 October 2022
Ar Received Date: 4 July 2022
Total Gross Income: £163,608
Total Gross Expenditure: £178,413
Charity Raises Funds From Public: Yes
Charity Professional Fundraiser: No
Charity Commercial Participator: No
Grant Making Is Main Activity: No
Charity Receives Govt Funding Contracts: No
Charity Receives Govt Funding Grants: No
Charity Has Trading Subsidiary: No
Does Trustee Receive Any Benefit: No
Trustee Resigned Employment: No
Employees Salary Over 60k: No
Count Volunteers: 11

Latest Fin Period Submitted Ind: No
Fin Period Order Number: 5
Ar Cycle Reference: AR20
Fin Period Start Date: 1 January 2020
Fin Period End Date: 31 December 2020
Ar Due Date: 31 October 2021
Ar Received Date: 16 September 2021
Total Gross Income: £147,838
Total Gross Expenditure: £145,258
Charity Raises Funds From Public: Yes
Charity Professional Fundraiser: No
Charity Commercial Participator: No
Grant Making Is Main Activity: Yes
Charity Receives Govt Funding Contracts: No
Charity Receives Govt Funding Grants: No
Charity Has Trading Subsidiary: No
Does Trustee Receive Any Benefit: No
Trustee Resigned Employment: No
Employees Salary Over 60k: No
Count Volunteers: 0

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Charity Area Of Operation

Geographic Area Type: Country
Geographic Area Description: Zambia
Parent Geographic Area Type: Continent
Parent Geographic Area Description: Africa
Welsh Ind: No

Geographic Area Type: Country
Geographic Area Description: Kenya
Parent Geographic Area Type: Continent
Parent Geographic Area Description: Africa
Welsh Ind: No

Geographic Area Type: Country
Geographic Area Description: Rwanda
Parent Geographic Area Type: Continent
Parent Geographic Area Description: Africa
Welsh Ind: No

Geographic Area Type: Country
Geographic Area Description: Uganda
Parent Geographic Area Type: Continent
Parent Geographic Area Description: Africa
Welsh Ind: No

Geographic Area Type: Country
Geographic Area Description: Tanzania
Parent Geographic Area Type: Continent
Parent Geographic Area Description: Africa
Welsh Ind: No

Geographic Area Type: Country
Geographic Area Description: Malawi
Parent Geographic Area Type: Continent
Parent Geographic Area Description: Africa
Welsh Ind: No

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Charity Classification

Classification Code: 304
Classification Type: How
Classification Description: Provides Human Resources

Classification Code: 306
Classification Type: How
Classification Description: Provides Services

Classification Code: 302
Classification Type: How
Classification Description: Makes Grants To Organisations

Classification Code: 207
Classification Type: Who
Classification Description: The General Public/mankind

Classification Code: 204
Classification Type: Who
Classification Description: People Of A Particular Ethnic Or Racial Origin

Classification Code: 105
Classification Type: What
Classification Description: The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty

Classification Code: 102
Classification Type: What
Classification Description: Education/training

Classification Code: 307
Classification Type: How
Classification Description: Provides Advocacy/advice/information

Classification Code: 112
Classification Type: What
Classification Description: Environment/conservation/heritage

Classification Code: 108
Classification Type: What
Classification Description: Religious Activities

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Charity Event History

Charity Name: AFRICAN PASTORS' FELLOWSHIP
Charity Event Order: 1
Event Type: Standard registration
Date Of Event: 1981-09-11T00:00:00

Charity Name: AFRICAN PASTORS' FELLOWSHIP
Charity Event Order: 2
Event Type: Asset transfer in
Date Of Event: 2024-05-14T00:00:00
Reason: Ceased to exist
Assoc Organisation Number: 5082441
Assoc Registered Charity Number: 1168257
Assoc Charity Name: GLO ASHFORD CHURCH

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Charity Governing Document

Governing Document Description: CONSTITUTION ADOPTED 1ST JUNE 1981 AS AMENDED ON 27TH NOVEMBER 1990 as amended on 27 Mar 2003
Charitable Objects: THE ADVANCEMENT OF THE CHRISTIAN RELIGION BY THE PROVISION OF FINANCIAL, SPIRITUAL AND MEDICAL ASSISTANCE TO CHURCH LEADERS OF ALL DENOMINATIONS AND THEIR DEPENDANTS IN AFRICA, AND SUCH OTHER COUNTRIES AS FROM TIME TO TIME MAY BE DETERMINED AND THE TRAINING OF SUCH LEADERS.
Area Of Benefit: WORLDWIDE (IN PARTICULAR AFRICA)

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Charity Other Names

Charity Name Id: 192829
Charity Name Type: Previous name
Charity Name: THE AFRICAN PASTOR FUND

Charity Name Id: 192839
Charity Name Type: Previous name
Charity Name: THE AFRICAN PASTORS' FELLOWSHIP

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Charity Policy

Policy Name: Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures

Policy Name: Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries

Policy Name: Conflicting interests

Policy Name: Financial reserves policy and procedures

Policy Name: Risk management

Policy Name: Bullying and harassment policy and procedures

Policy Name: Investing charity funds policy and procedures

Policy Name: Trustee expenses policy and procedures

Policy Name: Internal risk management policy and procedures

Policy Name: Complaints handling

Policy Name: Volunteer management

Policy Name: Serious incident reporting policy and procedures

Policy Name: Paying staff

Policy Name: Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures

Policy Name: Social media policy and procedures

Policy Name: Complaints policy and procedures

Policy Name: Safeguarding policy and procedures