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LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION............................................................................................ 2

TRUSTEES’ ANNUAL REPORT............................................................................................................................. 3

INDEPENDENT EXAMINER’S REPORT ON THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ......................................... 6

STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES ....................................................................................................... 7

BALANCE SHEET..................................................................................................................................................... 8

NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS ................................................................................................................................. 9

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CHARITY NAME AND NUMBER
The European Association of Jehovah’s Christian Witnesses
Charity No. 1085157

TRUSTEES

David Birch
Rollo Michael Trevor Clive Burgess
David John Carpenter
Marcel Gillet
Robin Augustus Williams
Geoffrey Young

CORRESPONDENCE ADDRESS

IBSA House
The Ridgeway
London
NW7 1RN

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Barclays Bank Plc,
Hampstead and Whetstone Corporate Banking Centre
PO Box 12820
London
N20 0WE

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R Cook
Solicitor
Lowood House
Partingdale Lane
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NW7 1NS

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Paul Owen FCCA
28 Richmond Court
Pickering Gardens
London
N11 3QJ

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History, Objectives and activities of the Association

The  objects  of  the  Association,  contained  in  its  Memorandum,  the  governing  document  of  the  charity,  are  to
advance from the continent of Europe, the Christian religion as practised by that body of Christians called Jehovah’s
Christian Witnesses (more commonly known as Jehovah’s Witnesses) by:
Promoting  the  preaching,  teaching  and  dissemination  of  the  gospel  of  God’s  Kingdom  under  Jesus  Christ  to  all
nations as a witness to the name, word and supremacy of Almighty God, Jehovah.
Promoting Christian missionary work.
Providing, maintaining and building places of meeting for public Christian worship.
Advancing religious education.
Providing and promoting spiritual assistance anywhere in the world, in particular to the poor, the homeless and the
sick and to those suffering from the effects of natural or manmade disasters and in other times of need.

The Association appointed a Religious Freedom Subcommittee in November 2003 whose purpose is to promote the
objects of the Association, primarily by researching and considering threats or apparent threats to religious freedom
in Europe.  Where, in the opinion of the Religious Freedom Subcommittee, such threats to religious freedom may
inhibit  the  pursuit  of  the  Association’s  objects,  the  Religious  Freedom  Subcommittee  will,  subject  to  the  policy
approved by the trustees, take steps as considered to be appropriate.  The achievements  of the  Religious  Freedom
Subcommittee are reviewed later in the report.

The  charity  does  not  engage  in  fund-raising  activities  but  relies  on  unsolicited  grants  from  persons  interested  in
promoting the work of the charity.  Historically, the charity has received donations from associations located on the
European continent, and it is expected that this will continue.

The year has been eventful and much has been accomplished due to the work of the charity volunteers.  The trustees
wish  to  express  their  appreciation  for  the  support  given  the  Association  by  many  volunteers.    The  trustees  are
gratified by the willingness of the many volunteers who continue to support the Association’s objects and activities.

Management and Governance arrangements

The  charity  is  UK  based,  with  its  registered  address  in  London.    The  trustees  act  as  a  Management  Committee
having responsibility  for the administration and decision  making for the charity.  The Committee  meets  whenever
required, but not less than twice a year.  Two trustees are in daily contact with the charities representing Jehovah’s
Witnesses in the United Kingdom and by this means, are kept informed of the current needs of Jehovah’s Witnesses
worldwide.

The trustees in office during the period and at the date of this report are set out on page 2.

Trustees are elected annually at the Annual General Meeting of the charity held in the month of January each year,
or as soon as practical thereafter. Nominations for the election of trustees are made by members of the charity.
Should nominations exceed vacancies, election shall be by ballot.

The  recruitment  and  induction  of  a  new  trustee  is  arranged  as  follows:    On  an  annual  basis,  the  trustees  review
potential  candidates,  if  appropriate.    These  are  required  to  be  appointed  elders  in  congregations  of  Jehovah’s
Witnesses.    Their  abilities  are  evaluated  by  means  of  the  trustees’  personal  knowledge  of  the  candidates,  or  by  a
personal qualifications report provided by elders with the knowledge of the individuals.  Training is arranged as part
of the meetings of the trustees, and this will include the charity’s policies when appropriate.  This is supplemented
by an annual training session provided by the independent examiner.

The Association works closely with other legally registered charities used to promote the activities of Jehovah’s
Witnesses. These charities will inform the Association of their needs, and if funds are available and the request
conforms to the stated charitable objects, the Management Committee will consider the request.

The risks facing the Association are reviewed on an ongoing basis and the trustees believe that by maintaining the
free  reserves  at  levels  stated  in  the  reserves  policy,  this  will  provide  sufficient  resources  in  the  event  of  adverse
conditions.    The  trustees  have  also  examined  other  operational  and  business  risks  that  it  faces  and  confirm  that
systems are in place to mitigate the significant risks.  This includes an ongoing internal audit programme designed
to review controls over key financial systems.  The internal auditor has a set agenda to pursue throughout the year.
The internal financial controls ensure that financial reports accurately represent all transactions, provide reasonable
assurance the finances have been used for their intended purpose, and verify that proper controls and procedures are
in place and have been adhered to so that the figures are recorded accurately and the accounts are in balance.

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Achievements and performance of the Association

One  of  the  objects  of  the  Association  is  to  promote  religious  education  by  supporting  the  activities  of  Jehovah’s
Witnesses.    The  trustees  were  therefore  pleased  to  be  able,  in  June  2006,  to  financially  assist  the  Administrative
Office of Jehovah's Witnesses in the Republic of Kazakhstan, specifically to help cover the ongoing administrative
expenses of Jehovah's Witnesses and the planned construction of an educational facility in Kazakhstan.  The above
donation will also enable local congregations of Jehovah’s Witnesses in that country to share fully in promoting and
preaching the  good news of  God’s Kingdom and teaching principles of  Christian  living  which include respect for
secular authority, persons and property and the maintenance of personal morality and family values and other facets
of Christianity.

During the year, the Religious Freedom Subcommittee was very active in supporting the human rights of Jehovah’s
Witnesses  with respect to the freedom of religion.   In particular, the  Religious  Freedom  Subcommittee concerned
itself  with  the  problem  of  freedom  of  religion  for  Jehovah’s  Witnesses  in  the  countries  of  Eritrea,  Uzbekistan,
Russia,  Turkmenistan,  Armenia  and  Turkey.    On  behalf  of  Jehovah’s  Witnesses  in  those  countries,  the  Sub-
committee made contact with the OSCE, the Council of Europe, the European Parliament and the European Court of
Human  Rights  and  government  officials  responsible  for  the  administration  of  human  rights  in  the  countries
concerned.  The Subcommittee has been pro-active in assuring representatives of these governments and institutions
that Jehovah’s Witnesses do not represent any danger to state institutions.  Around the world, Jehovah’s Witnesses
are known as peaceful citizens, conscientious and law-abiding people whose worship is based on the sacred Bible
and the love of Christ and is designed to promote peaceful relationships with fellow citizens and the state in which
they live.  Authorities of many countries acknowledge the fact that Jehovah’s Witnesses are a religion in the fullest
sense of the term and this actively contributes to the development of society.  The European Court of Human Rights
has confirmed that the religion of Jehovah’s Witnesses constitutes a “known religion”.  It is hoped that the ongoing
contact and dialogue with the institutions of the European Community and the relevant governmental institutions of
the  states  involved  will  lead  to  a  greater  understanding  of  the  position  of  Jehovah’s  Witnesses  and  encourage  the
relevant states to defend the fundamental freedoms and protect the human rights of Jehovah’s Witnesses.

In  supporting  the  religious  freedoms  of  Jehovah’s  Witnesses,  the  Association,  through  the  work  of  Jehovah’s
Witnesses  in  the  community,  continues  to  promote  practical  advice  on  law-abiding  citizenship,  targeted  workable
family values for modern living and Christian tolerance in a multi-cultural society.

Financial Review, Investment policy and reserves

During the year the Association continued to receive support from Jehovah’s Witnesses in Portugal. The sum of
£59,640 was received specifically for the purpose of assisting Jehovah’s Witnesses in Eastern Europe. The total
income, including investment income, was £61,569.

During the year the Association has been pleased to make the following donation: In June 2006 the sum of
US$221,109.10 (£120,310) was sent to the Administrative Offices of Jehovah's Witnesses in the Republic of
Kazakhstan, specifically to help cover the ongoing administrative expenses of Jehovah's Witnesses and the planned
construction of an educational facility in Kazakhstan.

At the end of the financial year, the funds of the charity were £22,321. The trustees of the Association continue to
keep in contact with the Governing Body of Jehovah’s Witnesses and will inform them of the Association’s ability
to make further modest donations in line with the charity’s charitable objects.

In  June  2006,  the  trustees  were  informed  by  the  office  of  Jehovah’s  Witnesses  in  Portugal,  that  the  fund  to  assist
Jehovah’s Witnesses in Eastern Europe was being wound-up and that further donations to the Association from that
fund would cease.  The trustees made a grant to the Administrative Office of Jehovah’s Witnesses in the Republic of
Kazakhstan representing the  balance in the restricted fund  known as the Eastern Europe Fund.  It  was agreed that
this  fund  would  be  wound-up  and  any  future  donors  to  the  work  of  the  Association  would  be  advised  that  the
donations  would  be  held  for  the  general  purposes  of  the  Association  which  would  include  not  only  the  work  of
Jehovah’s Witnesses in Eastern Europe, but also for the benefit of Jehovah’s Witnesses worldwide.

The  trustees  have  examined  the  requirement  for  free  reserves  which  are  those  unrestricted  funds  not  invested  in
fixed  assets  designated  for  specific  purposes  or  otherwise  committed.    The  trustees  consider  that  the  method  of
carrying out the objects of the charity will be principally by means of one-off grants rather than long-term or short-
term grant funded projects.  The reserves can be kept to a minimum.  The trustees will retain the sum of £5,000 as
an unrestricted free reserve.

Funds will be invested diversely between several major financial institutions using Money Market instruments.  Any
donated  Stocks  and  Shares  will  be  managed  or  sold  according  to  professional  advice  on  the  soundness  of  the
institution and in harmony with our Christian principles.

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Future Plans

The trustees intend to keep providing grants to further the charity’s objects as funds build up.  Although the charity
has  a  policy  of  not  engaging  in  fund-raising,  it  will  indicate  its  financial  position,  from  time  to  time,  to  other
charities representing Jehovah’s Witnesses in the United Kingdom.  If there is a need for funds in order to carry out
the charity’s objects, the Association will request assistance from the charities mentioned.

The Religious Freedom Subcommittee continues to be busy and it is expected that the Association will need to
continue an ongoing dialogue on behalf of Jehovah’s Witnesses in the countries referred to previously. The Sub-
committee has confirmed that its volunteers continue to be available to the Association and are able to handle the
present workload.

Statement of trustees’ responsibilities

Charity law requires the trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial year which show a true and fair
view of the state of affairs of the charity and its financial activities for that period. In preparing those financial
statements, the trustees are required to:

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select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently;

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make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent;

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state whether applicable accounting standards and statements of recommended practice have been followed,
subject to any departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements; and

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prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the charity
will continue in operational existence.

The trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records which disclose with reasonable accuracy at any
time the financial position of the charity and to enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the
Charities Act 1993. 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.

Independent Examiner

The trustees intend to ask the existing independent examiner to undertake the independent examination of the
Association in the following year.

Declaration
I declare, in my capacity of charity trustee, that the trustees have approved the report above and have authorised me
to sign it on their behalf.

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Report to the trustees of The European Association of Jehovah’s Christian Witnesses on the financial statements for
the year ended 31 August 2006, set out on pages 7 to 9.

Respective Responsibilities of Trustees and Examiner
The charity’s trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The charity’s trustees consider that an
audit is not required for this year (under section 43(2) of the Charities Act 1993 (the Act)) and that an independent
examination is needed.
It is my responsibility to:

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Examine the accounts (under section 43 of the Act);

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To follow the procedures laid down in the General Directions given by the Charity Commissioners (under
section 43(7)(b) of the Act); and

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To state whether particular matters have come to my attention.

Basis of Independent Examiner’s Statement
My examination was carried out in accordance with General Directions given by the Charity Commissioners.  An
examination  includes  a  review  of  the  accounting  records  kept  by  the  charity  and  a  comparison  of  the  accounts
presented with those records.  It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts, and
seeking explanations from the trustees concerning any 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 accounts.

Independent Examiner’s Statement
In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention:

which gives me reasonable cause to believe that, in any material respect, the trustees have not met the
requirements to ensure that:

proper accounting records are kept (in accordance with section 41 of the Act); and

accounts are prepared which agree with the accounting records and comply with the accounting
requirements of the Act; or

to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to
be reached.

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Restricted

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INCOMING RESOURCES

Voluntary income

59,640

111,878

Investment income

972

957

1,929

850

Other incoming resources

1,388

Total incoming resources

972

60,597

61,569

114,116

RESOURCES EXPENDED

Charitable expenditure

120,310

89,911

Governance costs

147

Total resources expended

147

120,310

120,457

89,969

Net incoming / (outgoing)
resources

825

(59,713)

(58,888)

24,147

Total funds brought forward

21,496

59,713

81,209

57,062

Total funds carried forward

22,321

81,209

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CURRENT ASSETS

Cash at bank and in hand

22,321

81,209

NET ASSETS

22,321

81,209

FUNDS OF THE CHARITY

Unrestricted funds

22,321

21,496

Restricted funds

59,713

TOTAL FUNDS

22,321

81,209

The financial statements on pages 7 to 9 were approved by the trustees on 7 November 2006 and signed on their
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ACCOUNTING POLICIES

a) Basis of accounting
These accounts have been prepared on the basis of historic cost in accordance with:

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Accounting and Reporting by Charities – Statement of Recommended Practice (SORP 2005);

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and with Accounting Standards;

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and with the Charities Act 1993.

b) Change in basis
There has been no change to the accounting policies.

c) Recognition of incoming resources

These are included in the Statement of Financial Activities (SoFA) when:

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the charity becomes entitled to the resources;

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the trustees are virtually certain they will receive the resources; and

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the monetary value can be measured with sufficient reliability.

d) Investment Income
This is included in the accounts when receivable.

e) Liability Recognition
Generally liabilities are recognised as soon as there is a legal or constructive obligation committing the charity to the
expenditure.

f) Governance costs
These include costs of running the charity and costs associated with constitutional and statutory requirements.

2)

RESTRICTED FUNDS

The Eastern Europe Fund was established to help with the work of Jehovah’s Witnesses in Eastern Europe. The
whole of the expenditure from this restricted fund was for the specific purposes of this restricted fund. This fund
was wound up in June 2006, therefore all funds on hand as at 31 August 2006 are unrestricted.

Eastern

Europe Fund

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Fund balance brought forward

59,713

Incoming resources

60,597

Outgoing resources

(120,310)

Closing balance

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LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION…………………………………………………………….2

TRUSTEES’  ANNUAL  REPORT…………………………………………………………………………………..3

INDEPENDENT EXAMINER’S REPORT ON THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS…………………………..5

STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES……………………………………………………………………6

BALANCE  SHEET………………………………………………………………………………………………..…7

NOTES  TO  THE  ACCOUNTS……………………………………………………………………………………8

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CHARITY NAME AND NUMBER
The European Association of Jehovah’s Christian Witnesses
Charity No. 1085157

TRUSTEES

David Birch
Rollo Michael Trevor Clive Burgess (Treasurer)
David John Carpenter (Secretary)
Marcel Gillet
Robin Augustus Williams
Geoffrey Young (Chairman)

CORRESPONDENCE ADDRESS

IBSA House
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LONDON
NW7 1RN

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Barclays Bank PLC
Barnet & Hampstead Business Banking
PO Box 12820
Whetstone
LONDON
BX3 2BB

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Richard Cook
Solicitor
Lowood House
Partingdale Lane
LONDON
NW7 1NS

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Paul Owen FCCA
28 Richmond Court
Pickering Gardens
LONDON
N11 3QJ

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History, Objectives and Activities of the Association

The Association is an unincorporated registered charity governed by its Constitution, which was adopted on 23
January 2001. The charity was registered on 22 February 2001, with registered number 1085157. It is based in the
United Kingdom, its principal address being: IBSA House, The Ridgeway, London, NW7 1RN.

The objects of the Association, contained in its Constitution, are to advance from the continent of Europe the
Christian religion as practised by that body of Christians called Jehovah’s Christian Witnesses (more commonly
known as Jehovah’s Witnesses) by:

Promoting the preaching, teaching and dissemination of the gospel of God’s Kingdom under Jesus Christ
to all nations as a witness to the name, word and supremacy of Almighty God, Jehovah.

Promoting Christian missionary work.

Providing, maintaining and building places of meeting for public Christian worship.

Advancing religious education.

Providing and promoting spiritual assistance anywhere in the world, in particular to the poor, the
homeless and the sick and to those suffering from the effects of natural or manmade disasters and in other
times of need.

The Association appointed a Religious Freedom Subcommittee in November 2003 whose purpose is to promote the
objects of the Association, primarily by researching and considering threats or apparent threats to religious freedom
in Europe. Where, in the opinion of the Religious Freedom Subcommittee, such threats to religious freedom may
inhibit the pursuit of the Association’s objects, the Religious Freedom Subcommittee will, subject to the policy
approved by the trustees, take steps as considered to be appropriate.

The charity does not engage in fund-raising activities but relies on unsolicited grants from persons interested in
promoting the work of the charity. Historically, the charity has received donations from associations located in the
United Kingdom and on the European continent.

The year has been eventful and much has been accomplished due to the work of the charity volunteers. The trustees
wish to express their appreciation for the support given the Association by many volunteers. The trustees are
gratified by the willingness of the many volunteers who continue to support the Association’s objects and activities.

Management and Governance Arrangements

The trustees act as a Management Committee having responsibility for the administration and decision making for
the charity. The Committee meets whenever required, but not less than twice a year. Two trustees are in daily
contact with the charities representing Jehovah’s Witnesses in the United Kingdom and by this means are kept
informed of the current needs of Jehovah’s Witnesses worldwide.

The trustees in office during the period and at the date of this report were: David Birch, Rollo Burgess, David
Carpenter, Marcel Gillet, Robin Williams, and Geoffrey Young.

Trustees are elected annually at the Annual General Meeting of the charity held each year in the month of January,
or  as  soon  as  practical  thereafter.    Nominations  for  the  election  of  trustees  are  made  by  members  of  the  charity.
Should nominations exceed vacancies, election shall be by ballot.  Nominees are required to be appointed elders in
congregations  of  Jehovah’s  Witnesses.    Their  abilities  are  evaluated  by  means  of  the  member’s/trustees’  personal
knowledge  of  the  candidates,  or  by  a  Personal  Qualifications  Report  provided  by  elders  with  such  knowledge.
Training is arranged as part of the meetings of the trustees.

Achievements and Performance of the Association

One  of  the  objects  of  the  Association  is  to  promote  religious  education  by  supporting  the  activities  of  Jehovah’s
Witnesses.  The trustees were therefore pleased to be able, in August 2007, to financially assist the Administrative
Office of Jehovah's Witnesses in the Republic of Kazakhstan.  Specifically, the funds will be used to help cover the
ongoing  administrative  expenses  of  the  Administrative  Office,  and  will  enable  local  congregations  of  Jehovah’s
Witnesses in that country to share fully in promoting and preaching the good news of God’s Kingdom and teaching
principles of Christian living which include respect for secular authority, persons and property and the maintenance
of personal morality and family values and other facets of Christianity.

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During  the  year  the  Association,  mainly  through  its  Religious  Freedom  Subcommittee,  was  very  active  in
supporting the human rights of Jehovah’s Witnesses with respect to the freedom of religion.  On behalf of Jehovah’s
Witnesses  in  Armenia,  Azerbaijan,  Bulgaria,  Egypt,  Eritrea,  France,  Greece,  Kazakhstan,  Russia,  Turkey,
Turkmenistan  and  Uzbekistan,  the  Association  made  contact  with  representatives  of  the  OSCE,  the  Council  of
Europe, the European Parliament, the European Court of  Human Rights, and  government officials responsible for
the  administration  of  human  rights.    The  Association  has  been  pro-active  in  assuring  representatives  of  these
governments  and  institutions  that  Jehovah’s  Witnesses  do  not  represent  any  danger  to  state  institutions  and
encouraged  a  number  of  governments  to  adhere  to  their  international  commitments  by  respecting  the  rights  of
conscientious objectors.

Around  the  world,  Jehovah’s  Witnesses  are  known  as  peaceful  citizens,  conscientious  and  law-abiding  people
whose worship is based on the sacred Bible and the love of Christ, and is designed to promote peaceful relationships
with  fellow  citizens  and  the  state  in  which  they  live.    Authorities  of  many  countries  acknowledge  the  fact  that
Jehovah’s  Witnesses  are  a  religion  in  the  fullest  sense  of  the  term  and  that  they  actively  contribute  to  the
development  of  society.    It  is  hoped  that  the  ongoing  contact  and  dialogue  with  the  institutions  of  the  European
Community and the relevant governmental institutions of the states involved will lead to a greater understanding of
the  position  of  Jehovah’s  Witnesses  and  encourage  the  relevant  states  to  defend  the  fundamental  freedoms  and
protect the human rights of Jehovah’s Witnesses.

In supporting the religious freedoms of Jehovah’s Witnesses, the Association, through the work of Jehovah’s
Witnesses in the community, continues to promote practical advice on law-abiding citizenship, targeted workable
family values for modern living, and Christian tolerance in a multi-cultural society.

Financial Review, Policies and Reserves

During the year the Association continued to receive support in the sum of £33,664, which enabled it to donate
£24,579 to the Administrative Offices of Jehovah's Witnesses in the Republic of Kazakhstan. At the end of the
financial year, the funds of the charity were £32,221.

Our grant making policy is as follows: From time to time, the Management Committee receives requests from the
Governing Body of Jehovah’s Witnesses to consider helping Jehovah’s Witnesses in countries where a need exists.
The  Committee  will  first  satisfy  itself  that  the  expenditure  will  further  the  objects  of  the  Association  and,  after
confirming  that  it  has  sufficient  funds  available,  the  Committee  will  agree  to  the  grant.    The  trustees  of  the
Association continue to keep in contact with the Governing Body of Jehovah’s Witnesses and will inform them of
the Association’s ability to make further modest donations in line with the charity’s charitable objects.

The  trustees  have  examined  the  requirement  for  free  reserves.    Considering  that  the  method  of  carrying  out  the
objects of the charity will be principally by means of one-off grants rather than long-term or short-term grant funded
projects, the trustees believe that reserves can be kept to a minimum.  The trustees will retain the sum of £5,000 as
an  unrestricted  free  reserve.    The  risks  facing  the  Association  are  reviewed  on  an  ongoing  basis  and  the  trustees
believe  that  maintaining  the  free  reserves  at  this  level  will  provide  sufficient  resources  in  the  event  of  adverse
conditions.    The  trustees  have  also  examined  other  operational  and  business  risks  that  it  faces  and  confirm  that
systems are in place to mitigate the significant risks.

Future Plans

The trustees intend to continue providing grants to further the charity’s objects. Although the charity has a policy of
not engaging in fund-raising, it will indicate its financial position, from time to time, to other charities representing
Jehovah’s Witnesses in the United Kingdom. If there is a need for funds in order to carry out the charity’s objects,
the Association will request assistance from these charities.

The Religious Freedom Subcommittee continues to be busy and it is expected that it will need to maintain an
ongoing dialogue on behalf of Jehovah’s Witnesses in the countries referred to above. The Subcommittee has
confirmed that its volunteers remain available to the Association and are able to handle the present workload.

Declaration

I declare, in my capacity of charity trustee, that the trustees have approved this report and have authorised me to
sign it on their behalf.

D Carpenter

6 November 2007

AVID

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Report to the trustees of The European Association of Jehovah’s Christian Witnesses on the financial statements for
the year ended 31 August 2007, set out on pages 6 to 8.

Respective Responsibilities of Trustees and Examiner

The charity’s trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The charity’s trustees consider that an
audit is not required for this year (under section 43(2) of the Charities Act 1993 (the Act)) and that an independent
examination is needed.

It is my responsibility to:

•

Examine the accounts (under section 43 of the Act);

•

To follow the procedures laid down in the General Directions given by the Charity Commissioners (under
section 43(7)(b) of the Act); and

•

To state whether particular matters have come to my attention.

Basis of Independent Examiner’s Statement

My examination was carried out in accordance with General Directions given by the Charity Commissioners.  An
examination  includes  a  review  of  the  accounting  records  kept  by  the  charity  and  a  comparison  of  the  accounts
presented with those records.  It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts, and
seeking explanations from the trustees concerning any 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 accounts.

Independent Examiner’s Statement

In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention:

which gives me reasonable cause to believe that, in any material respect, the trustees have not met the
requirements to ensure that:

proper accounting records are kept (in accordance with section 41 of the Act); and

accounts are prepared which agree with the accounting records and comply with the accounting
requirements of the Act; or

to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to
be reached.

P Owen

6 November 2007

AUL

WEN

FCCA

28 Richmond Court

Pickering Gardens

LONDON

N11 3QJ

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Unrestricted

funds

Total to

31.08.2006

OTE

(£)

INCOMING RESOURCES

Voluntary income

33,664

59,640

Investment income

722

1,929

Other incoming resources

100

Total incoming resources

34,486

61,569

RESOURCES EXPENDED

Charitable expenditure

24,579

120,310

Governance costs

147

Total resources expended

24,586

120,457

Net incoming / (outgoing) resources

9,900

(58,888)

Total funds brought forward

22,321

81,209

Total funds carried forward

32,221

22,321

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Unrestricted

funds

As at

31.08.2006

(£)

CURRENT ASSETS

Cash at bank and in hand

32,221

22,321

NET ASSETS

32,221

22,321

FUNDS OF THE CHARITY

Unrestricted funds

32,221

22,321

TOTAL FUNDS

32,221

22,321

The financial statements on pages 6 to 8 were approved by the trustees on 6 November 2007 and signed on their
behalf by:

G Young

R Burgess

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REASURER

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ACCOUNTING POLICIES

a) Basis of accounting

These accounts have been prepared on the basis of historic cost in accordance with:

•

Accounting and Reporting by Charities – Statement of Recommended Practice (SORP 2005);

•

and with Accounting Standards;

•

and with the Charities Act 1993.

b) Change in basis

There has been no change to the accounting policies.

c) Recognition of incoming resources

These are included in the Statement of Financial Activities (SoFA) when:

•

the charity becomes entitled to the resources;

•

the trustees are virtually certain they will receive the resources; and

•

the monetary value can be measured with sufficient reliability.

d) Investment Income

This is included in the accounts when receivable.

e) Liability Recognition

Generally liabilities are recognised as soon as there is a legal or constructive obligation committing the charity to the
expenditure.

f) Governance costs

These include costs of running the charity and costs associated with constitutional and statutory requirements.

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. 1085157

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TRUSTEES’  ANNUAL  REPORT…………………………………………………………………………………..2

INDEPENDENT EXAMINER’S REPORT ON THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS…………………………..5

STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES……………………………………………………………………6

BALANCE  SHEET………………………………………………………………………………………………..…7

NOTES  TO  THE  ACCOUNTS……………………………………………………………………………………8

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Legal and Administrative Information

CHARITY NAME AND NUMBER
The European Association of Jehovah’s Christian Witnesses
Charity No. 1085157

TRUSTEES

David Birch
Rollo Michael Trevor Clive Burgess (Treasurer)
David John Carpenter (Secretary)
Marcel Gillet
Robin Augustus Williams
Geoffrey Young (Chairman)

PRINCIPAL ADDRESS

IBSA House
The Ridgeway
LONDON
NW7 1RN

PROFESSIONAL ADVISERS

ANKERS

Barclays Bank PLC
Barnet & Hampstead Business Banking
PO Box 12820
Whetstone
LONDON
BX3 2BB

EGAL

DVISER

Richard Cook
Solicitor
Lowood House
Partingdale Lane
LONDON
NW7 1NS

NDEPENDENT

XAMINER

Paul Owen FCCA
28 Richmond Court
Pickering Gardens
LONDON
N11 3QJ

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History, Objectives and Activities of the Association

Promoting the preaching, teaching and dissemination of the gospel of God’s Kingdom under Jesus Christ to all
nations as a witness to the name, word and supremacy of Almighty God, Jehovah.

Promoting Christian missionary work.

Providing, maintaining and building places of meeting for public Christian worship.

Advancing religious education.

Providing and promoting spiritual assistance anywhere in the world, in particular to the poor, the homeless and the
sick and to those suffering from the effects of natural or manmade disasters and in other times of need.

The Association appointed a Religious Freedom Subcommittee in November 2003 whose purpose is to promote the
objects of the Association, primarily by researching and considering threats or apparent threats to religious freedom
in Europe. Where, in the opinion of the Religious Freedom Subcommittee, such threats to religious freedom may
inhibit the pursuit of the Association’s objects, the Religious Freedom Subcommittee will, subject to the policy
approved by the trustees, take steps as considered to be appropriate.

The charity does not engage in fund-raising activities but relies on unsolicited grants from persons interested in
promoting the work of the charity. Historically, the charity has received donations from associations located in the
United Kingdom and on the European continent.

The year has been eventful and much has been accomplished due to the work of the charity volunteers. The trustees
wish to express their appreciation for the support given the Association by many volunteers. The trustees are
gratified by the willingness of the many volunteers who continue to support the Association’s objects and activities.

Management and Governance Arrangements

The trustees in office during the period and at the date of this report were: David Birch, Rollo Burgess, David
Carpenter, Marcel Gillet, Robin Williams, and Geoffrey Young.

Achievements and Performance of the Association

One  of  the  objects  of  the  Association  is  to  promote  religious  education  by  supporting  the  activities  of  Jehovah’s
Witnesses.  The trustees were therefore pleased to be able, in September 2007 and August 2008, to financially assist
the  Administrative  Office  of  Jehovah's  Witnesses  in  the  Republic  of  Kazakhstan.    Specifically,  the  funds  will  be
used  to  help  cover  the  ongoing  administrative  expenses  of  the  Administrative  Office,  and  will  enable  local
congregations of Jehovah’s  Witnesses in that country to share fully  in promoting and preaching the good news of
God’s Kingdom and teaching principles of Christian living which include respect for secular authority, persons and
property and the maintenance of personal morality and family values and other facets of Christianity.

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HRISTIAN

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OR THE

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2008

During  the  year  the  Association,  mainly  through  its  Religious  Freedom  Subcommittee,  was  very  active  in
supporting the human rights of Jehovah’s Witnesses with respect to the freedom of religion.  On behalf of Jehovah’s
Witnesses  in  Armenia,  Azerbaijan,  Egypt,  Eritrea,  Kazakhstan,  Russia,  Rwanda,  Serbia,  Turkmenistan  and
Uzbekistan, the Association made contact with representatives of the OSCE, the Council of Europe, the European
Parliament,  the  European  Court  of  Human  Rights,  and  government  officials  responsible  for  the  administration  of
human rights.  The Association has been pro-active in assuring representatives of these governments and institutions
that Jehovah’s Witnesses do not represent any danger to state institutions and encouraged a number of governments
to adhere to their international commitments by respecting the rights of conscientious objectors.

In supporting the religious freedoms of Jehovah’s Witnesses, the Association, through the work of Jehovah’s
Witnesses in the community, continues to promote practical advice on law-abiding citizenship, targeted workable
family values for modern living, and Christian tolerance in a multi-cultural society.

Financial Review, Policies and Reserves

During the year the Association continued to receive support in the sum of £74,467, which enabled it to donate
£75,856 to the Administrative Offices of Jehovah's Witnesses in the Republic of Kazakhstan. At the end of the
financial year, the funds of the charity were £32,856.

Future Plans

Declaration

I declare, in my capacity of charity trustee, that the trustees have approved this report and have authorised me to
sign it on their behalf.

D J Carpenter

4 November 2008

AVID

ARPENTER

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ECRETARY

ATE

UROPEAN

SSOCIATION OF

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HRISTIAN

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NDEPENDENT

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31 A

UGUST

2008

Report to the trustees of The European Association of Jehovah’s Christian Witnesses on the financial statements for
the year ended 31 August 2008, set out on pages 6 to 8.

Respective Responsibilities of Trustees and Examiner

It is my responsibility to:

•

examine the accounts under section 43 of the 1993 Act;

•

to follow the procedures laid down in the general Directions given by the Charity Commission (under
section 43(7)(b) of the Act); and

•

to state whether particular matters have come to my attention.

Basis of Independent Examiner’s Statement

My  examination  was  carried  out  in  accordance  with  general  Directions  given  by  the  Charity  Commission.    An
examination  includes  a  review  of  the  accounting  records  kept  by  the  charity  and  a  comparison  of  the  accounts
presented with those records.  It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts, and
seeking explanations from the trustees concerning any such matters.  The procedures undertaken do not provide all
the evidence that  would be required in an audit, and consequently  no opinion is  given as to  whether the accounts
present a ‘true and fair view’ and the report is limited to those matters set out in the statement below.

Independent Examiner’s Statement

In connection with 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 proper accounting records in accordance with section 41 of the 1993 Act; and

to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and comply with the accounting
requirements of the 1993 Act

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.

P Owen

4 November 2008

AUL

WEN

FCCA

28 Richmond Court

Pickering Gardens

LONDON

N11 3QJ

ATE

UROPEAN

SSOCIATION OF

EHOVAH

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HRISTIAN

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TATEMENT OF

INANCIAL

CTIVITIES

OR THE

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2008

Unrestricted

funds

Total to

31.08.2007

OTE

(£)

INCOMING RESOURCES

Voluntary income

74,467

33,664

Investment income

504

722

Other incoming resources

1,561

100

Total incoming resources

76,532

34,486

RESOURCES EXPENDED

Charitable expenditure

75,856

24,579

Governance costs

Total resources expended

75,897

24,586

Net incoming / (outgoing) resources

635

9,900

Total funds brought forward

32,221

22,321

Total funds carried forward

32,856

32,221

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HEET

OR THE

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31 A

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2008

Unrestricted

funds

As at

31.08.2007

(£)

CURRENT ASSETS

Cash at bank and in hand

32,856

32,221

NET ASSETS

32,856

32,221

FUNDS OF THE CHARITY

Unrestricted funds

32,856

32,221

TOTAL FUNDS

32,856

32,221

The financial statements on pages 6 to 8 were approved by the trustees on 4 November 2008 and signed on their
behalf by:

G Young

R Burgess

HAIRMAN

REASURER

UROPEAN

SSOCIATION OF

EHOVAH

’

HRISTIAN

ITNESSES

OTES TO THE

CCOUNTS

OR THE

EAR

NDED

31 A

UGUST

2008

ACCOUNTING POLICIES

a) Basis of accounting

These accounts have been prepared on the basis of historic cost in accordance with:

Accounting and Reporting by Charities – Statement of Recommended Practice (SORP 2005);

and with Accounting Standards;

and with the Charities Act 1993.

b) Change in basis

There has been no change to the accounting policies.

c) Recognition of incoming resources

These are included in the Statement of Financial Activities (SoFA) when:

•

the charity becomes entitled to the resources;

•

the trustees are virtually certain they will receive the resources; and

•

the monetary value can be measured with sufficient reliability.

d) Investment Income

This is included in the accounts when receivable.

e) Liability Recognition

Generally liabilities are recognised as soon as there is a legal or constructive obligation committing the charity to the
expenditure.

f) Governance costs

These include costs of running the charity and costs associated with constitutional and statutory requirements.

EGISTERED

HARITY

. 1085157

UROPEAN

SSOCIATION OF

EHOVAH

’

HRISTIAN

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EPORT AND

INANCIAL

TATEMENTS

FOR THE

EAR

NDED

31 A

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2009

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HRISTIAN

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ONTENTS OF THE

INANCIAL

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OR THE

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31 A

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2009

TRUSTEES’  ANNUAL  REPORT…………………………………………………………………………………..2

INDEPENDENT EXAMINER’S REPORT ON THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS…………………………..5

RECEIPTS  AND  PAYMENTS  ACCOUNT….……………………………………………………………………6

STATEMENT  OF  ASSETS  AND  LIABILITIES.…………………………………………………………..…7

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Reference and Administrative Information

CHARITY NAME AND NUMBER
The European Association of Jehovah’s Christian Witnesses
Charity No. 1085157

TRUSTEES

David Birch
Rollo Michael Trevor Clive Burgess (Treasurer)
David John Carpenter (Secretary)
Marcel Gillet
Robin Augustus Williams
Geoffrey Young (Chairman)

PRINCIPAL ADDRESS

IBSA House
The Ridgeway
LONDON
NW7 1RN

PROFESSIONAL ADVISERS

ANKERS

Barclays Bank PLC
PO Box 12820
LONDON
BX3 2BB

EGAL

DVISER

Richard Cook
Solicitor
Lowood House
Partingdale Lane
LONDON
NW7 1NS

NDEPENDENT

XAMINER

Timothy Dunlop ACA
10 Harrogate Court
Coverdale Road
LONDON
N11 3GE

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HRISTIAN

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ANNUAL REPORT

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31 A

UGUST

2009

History, Objectives and Activities of the Association

Promoting the preaching, teaching and dissemination of the gospel of God’s Kingdom under Jesus Christ to all
nations as a witness to the name, word and supremacy of Almighty God, Jehovah;

Promoting Christian missionary work;

Providing, maintaining and building places of meeting for public Christian worship;

Advancing religious education;

Providing and promoting spiritual assistance anywhere in the world, in particular to the poor, the homeless and the
sick and to those suffering from the effects of natural or manmade disasters and in other times of need.

The Association appointed a Religious Freedom Subcommittee in November 2003 whose purpose is to promote the
objects of the Association, primarily by researching and considering threats or apparent threats to religious freedom
in Europe. Where, in the opinion of the Religious Freedom Subcommittee, such threats to religious freedom may
inhibit the pursuit of the Association’s objects, the Religious Freedom Subcommittee will, subject to the policy
approved by the trustees, take steps as considered to be appropriate.

The charity does not engage in fund-raising activities but relies on unsolicited grants from persons interested in
promoting the work of the charity. Historically, the charity has received donations from associations located in the
United Kingdom and on the European continent.

The year has been eventful and much has been accomplished due to the work of the charity volunteers. The trustees
wish to express their appreciation for the support given the Association by many volunteers. The trustees are
gratified by the willingness of the many volunteers who continue to support the Association’s objects and activities.

Management and Governance Arrangements

The trustees in office during the period and at the date of this report were: David Birch, Rollo Burgess, David
Carpenter, Marcel Gillet, Robin Williams, and Geoffrey Young.

Achievements and Performance of the Association

One  of  the  objects  of  the  Association  is  to  promote  religious  education  by  supporting  the  activities  of  Jehovah’s
Witnesses.    The  trustees  were  therefore  pleased  to  be  able,  in  June  2009,  to  financially  assist  the  Administrative
Office of Jehovah's Witnesses in the Republic of Kazakhstan.  Specifically, the funds will be used to help cover the
ongoing  administrative  expenses  of  the  Administrative  Office,  and  will  enable  local  congregations  of  Jehovah’s
Witnesses in that country to share fully in promoting and preaching the good news of God’s Kingdom and teaching
principles of Christian living which include respect for secular authority, persons and property and the maintenance
of personal morality and family values and other facets of Christianity.

UROPEAN

SSOCIATION OF

EHOVAH

’

HRISTIAN

ITNESSES

RUSTEES

’

ANNUAL REPORT

OR THE

EAR

NDED

31 A

UGUST

2009

During  the  year  the  Association,  mainly  through  its  Religious  Freedom  Subcommittee,  was  very  active  in
supporting the human rights of Jehovah’s Witnesses with respect to the freedom of religion.  On behalf of Jehovah’s
Witnesses  in  Armenia,  Azerbaijan,  Egypt,  Eritrea,  India,  Kazakhstan,  Korea,  Russia,  Rwanda,  Turkmenistan  and
Uzbekistan, the Association made contact with representatives of the OSCE, the Council of Europe, the European
Parliament,  the  European  Court  of  Human  Rights,  and  government  officials  responsible  for  the  administration  of
human rights.  The Association has been pro-active in assuring representatives of these governments and institutions
that Jehovah’s Witnesses do not represent any danger to state institutions and encouraged a number of governments
to adhere to their international commitments by respecting the rights of conscientious objectors.

In supporting the religious freedoms of Jehovah’s Witnesses, the Association, through the work of Jehovah’s
Witnesses in the community, continues to promote practical advice on law-abiding citizenship, targeted workable
family values for modern living, and Christian tolerance in a multi-cultural society.

The trustees confirm that they have taken into consideration Charity Commission guidance on public benefit in
exercising their powers or duties.

Financial Review, Policies and Reserves

During the year the Association continued to receive support in the sum of £40,106, which enabled it to donate
£62,152 to the Administrative Offices of Jehovah's Witnesses in the Republic of Kazakhstan. At the end of the
financial year, the funds of the charity were £14,583.

Future Plans

Declaration

I declare, in my capacity of charity trustee, that the trustees have approved this report and have authorised me to
sign it on their behalf.

D J Carpenter

3 November 2009

AVID

ARPENTER

- S

ECRETARY

ATE

UROPEAN

SSOCIATION OF

EHOVAH

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HRISTIAN

ITNESSES

NDEPENDENT

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INANCIAL

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OR THE

EAR

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31 A

UGUST

2009

I report on the accounts of The European Association of Jehovah’s Christian Witnesses for the year ended 31
August 2009, which are set out on pages 6 and 7.

Respective Responsibilities of Trustees and Examiner

The charity’s trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The charity’s trustees consider that an
audit is not required for this year under section 43(2) of the Charities Act 1993 (the 1993 Act) and that an
independent examination is needed.

It is my responsibility to:

•

examine the accounts under section 43 of the 1993 Act;

•

to follow the procedures laid down in the general Directions given by the Charity Commission under
section 43(7)(b) of the 1993 Act; and

•

to state whether particular matters have come to my attention.

Basis of Independent Examiner’s Statement

My  examination  was  carried  out  in  accordance  with  general  Directions  given  by  the  Charity  Commission.    An
examination  includes  a  review  of  the  accounting  records  kept  by  the  charity  and  a  comparison  of  the  accounts
presented with those records.  It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts, and
seeking explanations from you as trustees concerning any such matters.  The procedures undertaken do not provide
all the evidence that would be required in an audit, and consequently no opinion is given as to whether the accounts
present a ‘true and fair view’ and the report is limited to those matters set out in the statement below.

Independent Examiner’s Statement

In connection with 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 proper accounting records in accordance with section 41 of the 1993 Act; and

to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and comply with the accounting
requirements of the 1993 Act

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.

T Dunlop

3 November 2009

IMOTHY

UNLOP

ACA

10 Harrogate Court

Coverdale Road

LONDON

N11 3GE

ATE

UROPEAN

SSOCIATION OF

EHOVAH

’

HRISTIAN

ITNESSES

ECEIPTS AND

AYMENTS ACCOUNT

OR THE

EAR

NDED

31 A

UGUST

2009

Restricted

funds

Unrestricted

funds

Total to

31.08.2009

Total to

31.08.2008

(£)

INCOMING RESOURCES

Voluntary income

40,106

74,467

Investment income

790

504

Other incoming resources

2,996

1,561

Total incoming resources

40,106

3,786

43,892

76,532

RESOURCES EXPENDED

Charitable expenditure

40,106

22,046

62,152

75,856

Governance costs

Total resources expended

40,106

22,059

62,165

75,897

Net incoming/(outgoing) resources

(18,273)

635

Total funds brought forward

32,856

32,221

Total funds carried forward

14,583

32,856

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TATEMENT OF

SSETS AND

IABILITIES

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2009

2009

2008

(£)

CURRENT ASSETS

Cash at bank and in hand

14,583

32,856

NET ASSETS

14,583

32,856

FUNDS OF THE CHARITY

Unrestricted funds

14,583

32,856

TOTAL FUNDS

14,583

32,856

The financial statements on pages 6 and 7 were approved by the trustees on 3 November 2009 and signed on their
behalf by:

D Birch

R Burgess

HAIRMAN

REASURER

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