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2024-12-31-accounts

Registered number 1020761

Faith Temple Church of God (Pentecostal)

Report and Financial Statements

31 December 2024

Faith Temple Church of God (Pentecostal) Report and accounts Contents

Page
Charity Information 1
Trustees' Report 2
Independent Examiner's Report 7
Statement of Financial Activities 8
Statement of Financial Position 9
Statement of Changes in Charitable Funds 10
Statement of Cash Flows 11
Notes to the Financial Statements 12
Detailed Statement of Financial Activities 17
Detailed Income and Expenditure Account 18

Faith Temple Church of God (Pentecostal) Charity Information

Trustees

Overseer Ulric T. Thomas (Chairman) (retired October 2020) Overseer Anthony Thomas (Chairman and Secretary) Mr. Emile Thomas (Governor) Mr. Rayhill Dirwayi (Deacon) Mrs. Ruth Young Miss Veronica B. Bryan Miss Valerie H. Castry

Independent examiners

Jacksons Chartered Accountants First Floor, Albion House Albion Street Hull HU1 3TE

Registered office

4 Hotham Road Wimbledon London SW19 1BS

Registered number

1020761

Governing document

Declaration of Trust dated 20 March 1991

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Faith Temple Church of God (Pentecostal) Registered charity number: 1020761 Trustees' Report for the year ended 31 December 2024

The trustees present their report and financial statements for Faith Temple Church of God (Pentecostal) for the year ended 31 December 2024.

The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention and in accordance with the Statement of Recommended Practice (SORP): Accounting and Reporting by Charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) issued on 16 July 2014 and the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) and the Charities Act 2011.

Principal activities

The Charity's principal activity during the year continued to be promoting the Christian religion, providing Christian church services, and providing a place of worship at 47 Chalvey Road, Slough, Berkshire, SL1 2NJ.

Objectives and activities

The principal objectives and activities of the Charity are:

Public benefit

We have referred to the Charity Commission’s general guidance on public benefit when reviewing our aims and objectives and in planning our future activities. In particular, the trustees consider how planned activities will contribute to the aims and objectives we have set. We exist to serve all people in our community without discrimination. We strive to promote social welfare through the provision of facilities aimed at improving the social, physical and spiritual wellbeing of those in our local community.

The Charity provides a safe working environment for visitors, members, workers and volunteers and any serious incidences are reported in accordance with our safeguarding policy. There were no serious incidents during the year ended 31 December 2024.

Fundraising

The Charity raises funds from the public in the form of voluntary donations ("tithes" and "offerings") from attendees of its Christian church services.

The Charity does not use the services of a professional fundraiser or commercial participator in the process of raising funds. Also, the Charity (or any person acting on its behalf) is not subject to any voluntary scheme for regulating fundraising, or voluntary standard for fundraising in respect of activities on behalf of the Charity.

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Faith Temple Church of God (Pentecostal) Registered charity number: 1020761 Trustees' Report for the year ended 31 December 2024

In the course of its fundraising activities, the Charity has taken care to not:

The Charity (or any person acting on its behalf) has not received any complaints in regard to its fundraising activities.

Activities during the year

The following activities were carried out during the year:

Financial review

Principal sources of funding

The largest contribution to the Charity is tithes and voluntary general offerings given by the [church] congregation as well as gift donations and the associated tax claims.

Financial review

The Charity achieved a surplus of £6,410 for the financial year.

At 31 December 2024, the Charity held total funds of £849,190 – that is, £100,840 cash at the bank and in hand; £750,000 in the value of fixed assets; less creditors of £1,650. This, in all, is considered to be an appropriate level of funds to enable the Charity to pursue its objectives.

Reserves policy

A sufficient cash reserve is held in order to provide the working capital needed to cover seasonal fluctuations in the Charity’s income and expenditure and to fulfil its day-to-day obligations. When deciding on the level of these reserves (that is, those funds not tied up in fixed assets), the Trustees take into consideration the forecasted levels of income and expenditure, the reliability of each source of income, and the prospect of new sources of income.

It is the trustees’ view that it is prudent to maintain the forecasted level of reserves to allow for financial flexibility and stability in light of the Charity’s dependence on voluntary donations.

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Faith Temple Church of God (Pentecostal) Registered charity number: 1020761 Trustees' Report for the year ended 31 December 2024

Investment policy

The trustees have adopted a strong, socially-responsible investment policy for the reserves of the Charity. This policy, in tandem with the need to fulfil our statutory obligations, has the objective of investing in such a way that the principles of socially-responsible investment are promoted. A further factor is the need to have ready access to our reserves (as long-term funding cannot be guaranteed) so, for the current period, we have placed surplus funds in bank current accounts and deposit accounts.

Risk management

The trustees actively review, on a regular basis, the major risks that the Charity faces in maintaining reserves at the levels detailed above; in addition to an annual review of the controls over key financial systems carried out through an internal audit process - to ensure appropriate controls are in place as assurance against fraud and error.

Internal control risks are minimised by authorisation procedures for all financial transactions; and policies and procedures are in place to ensure compliance with health and safety regulations by, and for, staff, volunteers and visitors.

Structure, governance and management

Governing document

Faith Temple Church of God (Pentecostal) is an unincorporated charitable organisation formed on 1 December 1989 and registered as a charity on 11 May 1993. The Charity is governed by a Declaration of Trust dated 20 March 1991 which is supplemented by a Book of Discipline which is used for certain day-to-day procedures and activities.

Organisational structure

The General Conference is the supreme body of the Church. It is composed of the overseer and an equal number of ministerial and lay delegates.

The General Trustee Board has the supervision, in trust, of all property of the Church. At their regular meetings, the trustees agree the broad strategy and areas of activity for the Church, including consideration of allocation of funds, investment, reserves and risk management policies and performance.

Volunteers

There were 16 volunteers throughout the year, excluding trustees, who aided in the running of the Charity.

Volunteers aided in the following activities during the year:

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Faith Temple Church of God (Pentecostal) Registered charity number: 1020761 Trustees' Report for the year ended 31 December 2024

Recruitment and appointment of trustees

The members of the General Trustee Board, which is the primary management body, are trustees for the purposes of charity law. New trustees may be appointed by a resolution of a meeting of the trustees.

Much of the Charity's work focuses upon the promotion of the Christian religion and the running and maintenance of its place of worship.

The General Trustee Board seeks to ensure that the needs of this group are appropriately reflected through the diversity of the trustee body. To enhance the potential pool of trustees, the Charity has, through selective advertising and networking with voluntary organisations active in the sector, sought to identify those who would be willing to become members of the charity and use their own experience to assist the Charity.

There were no new or additional trustees recruited in the year to 31 December 2024.

Trustee induction and training

Many trustees are already familiar with the practical work of the Charity as they are also active members of the Charity as well as involved in other charities, churches and/or charitable institutions.

New trustees are encouraged to familiarise themselves with charity law, their responsibilities as trustees and with Charity's rules and practices. They are invited and encouraged to attend a series of short training sessions to familiarise themselves with the Charity and the context within which it operates. These cover:

Trustees

The following persons served as trustees during the year:

Overseer Ulric T. Thomas (Chairman) (retired October 2020) Overseer Anthony Thomas (Chairman and Secretary) Mr. Emile Thomas (Governor) Mr. Rayhill Dirwayi (Deacon) Mrs. Ruth Young Miss Veronica B. Bryan Miss Valerie H. Castry

Trustees' responsibilities

The Trustees are responsible for keeping accounting records which disclose with reasonable accuracy the financial position of the Charity and enable them to ascertain to ensure that the accounts comply with the Charities Act 2011 and the provisions of the trust deed. 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.

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Faith Temple Church of God (Pentecostal) Registered charity number: 1020761 Trustees' Report for the year ended 31 December 2024

The Trustees are responsible for the maintenance and integrity of the Charity and financial information included on the Charity’s website as well as:

b) in preparing financial statements:

Disclosure of information to independent examiners

Each person who was a trustee at the time this report was approved confirms that:

This report was approved by the board on 23 October 2025 and signed on their behalf.

Overseer Anthony Thomas (Chairman and Secretary) Trustee

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Faith Temple Church of God (Pentecostal) Registered charity number: 1020761 Trustees. Report for the year ended 31 December 2024 The Trustees are responsible for the maintenance and integrity of the Charity and financial information included on the Charity's website as well as: a) to prepare financial statements which show a true and fair view; b) in preparing financial statements: (i) to select suitable accounting policies and apply them on a consistent basis; and (li) to make judgements and estimates that are prudent and reasonable; as well as c) to keep proper accounting records. Disclosure of information to independent examiners Each person who was a trustee at the time this report was approved confirms that: so far as he is aware, there is no relevant audit information of which the Charity's independent examiner is unaware. and he has taken all the steps that he ought to have taken as a trustee in order to make himself aware of any relevant audit infomation and to establish that the Charitys independent examiner is aware of that information This repo proved by the d on 23 October 2025 and signed on their behalf. Over Trustee ony homas (C irman and Secretary)

Faith Temple Church of God (Pentecostal) Independent Examiner's Report to the members of Faith Temple Church of God (Pentecostal)

I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity ('the Charity') for the year ended 31 December 2024 which are set out in pages 8 to 19.

Responsibilities and basis of report

As the Charity’s trustees, you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 (‘the Act’).

I report in respect of my examination of the Charity’s accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination, I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act.

The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention and in accordance with the Statement of Recommended Practice (SORP): Accounting and Reporting by Charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) issued on 16 July 2014 and the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) and the Charities Act 2011.

Independent examiner’s statement

I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination which gives me cause to believe that in, any material respect:

I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.

Mark Jackson, BA FCA (Senior Statutory Auditor)

for and on behalf of Jacksons Chartered Accountants First Floor, Albion House Albion Street Hull HU1 3TE

23 October 2025

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Faith Temple Church of God (Pentecostal) Statement of Financial Activities for the year ended 31 December 2024

Notes
Income from charitable activities
2
Expenditure on charitable activities
Net operating income
Administrative expenses
Operating surplus
Interest receivable
Movement in funds: Net income
Reconciliation of funds
Net movement in funds
Total funds brought forward
Total funds carried forward
2024
£
64,104
(8,996)
55,108
(49,759)
5,349
1,061
6,410
6,410
842,780
849,190
2023
£
68,452
(7,265)
61,187
(52,763)
8,424
711
9,135
9,135
833,645
842,780

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Faith Temple Church of God (Pentecostal) Registered charity number: 1020761 Statement of Financial Position as at 31 December 2024

Notes 2024 2023
£ £
Fixed assets
Tangible assets 5 750,000 750,000
Current assets
Cash on deposit 72,017 70,947
Cash at bank 28,423 22,447
Cash in hand 400 886
Creditors: amounts falling due 100,840 94,280
within one year 6 (1,650) (1,500)
Net current assets 99,190 92,780
Total assets less current
liabilities 849,190 842,780
Net assets 849,190 842,780
Charity funds
Other reserves 7 605,000 605,000
Unrestricted funds 8 244,190 237,780
Total charity funds 849,190 842,780

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Faith Temple Church of God (Pentecostal) Registered charity number: 1020761 Statement of Financial Position as at 31 December 2024 Notes 2024 2023 Fixed assets Tangible assets 750,000 750,000 Current assets Cash on deposit Cash at bank Cash in hand 72,017 28,423 400 100,840 70,947 22,447 886 94,280 Creditors: amounts falling due within one year (1,650) (1,500) Net current assets 99,190 92,780 Total assets less current liabilities 849,190 842,780 Net assets 849,190 842,780 Charity funds Other reserves Unrestricted funds 605,000 244,190 605,000 237,780 Total charity funds 849,190 842,780 Oversee Trustee ho rman a Secretary) Appro on23 ctober 2025 and signed on their behalf.

Faith Temple Church of God (Pentecostal) Statement of Changes in Charitable Funds for the year ended 31 December 2024

This schedule does not form part of the statutory accounts

At 1 January 2023
Surplus for the financial year
At 31 December 2023
At 1 January 2024
Surplus for the financial year
At 31 December 2024
Income and
Expenditure
account
£
228,645
9,135
237,780
237,780
6,410
244,190
Total
£
833,645
9,135
842,780
842,780
6,410
849,190

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Faith Temple Church of God (Pentecostal) Statement of Cash Flows for the year ended 31 December 2024

Notes
Operating activities
Surplus for the financial year
Adjustments for:
Interest receivable
Decrease in debtors
Increase/(decrease) in creditors
Interest received
Cash generated by operating activities
Net cash generated
Cash generated by operating activities
Net cash generated
Cash and cash equivalents at 1 January
Cash and cash equivalents at 31 December
Cash and cash equivalents comprise:
Cash at bank
Analysis of net debt for the year ended 31 December 2024
Cash at bank
Loans due within one year
Loans due after more than one year
2024
£
6,410
(1,061)
-
150
5,499
1,061
6,560
6,560
6,560
94,280
100,840
100,840
At start of
year
£
94,280
-
-
94,280
2023
£
9,135
(711)
2,000
(500)
9,924
711
10,635
10,635
10,635
83,645
94,280
94,280
Cash flows
£
6,560
-
-
6,560
At end of
year
£
100,840
-
-
100,840

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Faith Temple Church of God (Pentecostal) Notes to the Financial Statements for the year ended 31 December 2024

1 Summary of significant accounting policies

Basis of preparation

The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention and in accordance with the Statement of Recommended Practice (SORP): Accounting and Reporting by Charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) issued on 16 July 2014 and the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) and the Charities Act 2011.

The Charity constitutes a public benefit entity as defined by FRS 102.

Income

All income is recognised in the Statement of Financial Activities once the Charity has entitlement to the funds, it is probable that the income will be received, and the amount can be measured reliably.

Donated goods and services are recorded at their expected cost.

Expenditure

Expenditure is recognised once there is a legal or constructive obligation to make a payment to a third party, it is probable that settlement will be required, and the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably.

Tangible fixed assets

Tangible fixed assets are measured at cost less accumulative depreciation and any accumulative impairment losses. Depreciation is provided on all tangible fixed assets, other than freehold land.

Depreciation is not provided on freehold buildings because the residual value of the buildings at the end of their useful life is expected to be higher than its cost or valuation.

Debtors

Short term debtors are measured at transaction price (which is usually the invoice price), less any impairment losses for bad and doubtful debts. Loans and other financial assets are initially recognised at transaction price including any transaction costs and subsequently measured at amortised cost determined using the effective interest method, less any impairment losses for bad and doubtful debts.

Creditors

Short term creditors are measured at transaction price (which is usually the invoice price). Loans and other financial liabilities are initially recognised at transaction price net of any transaction costs and subsequently measured at amortised cost determined using the effective interest method.

Taxation

The charity is exempt from taxation under sections 521 to 536 of the Income Tax Act 2007 (ITA 2007).

Fund accounting: restricted and unrestricted funds

Unrestricted funds can be used in accordance with the charitable objectives at the discretion of the trustees.

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Faith Temple Church of God (Pentecostal) Notes to the Financial Statements for the year ended 31 December 2024

Restricted funds can only be used for particular restricted purposes within the objects of the Charity. Restrictions arise when specified by the donor or when funds are raised for particular restricted purposes.

Further explanation of the nature and purpose of each fund is included in the notes to the financial statements below.

Going concern

The accounts have been prepared on the going concern basis, which assumes that the Charity will be in operational existence twelve months from the date of approval of these accounts. The trustees are satisfied that this basis is appropriate.

The facts that support the conclusion of going concern are:-

• on 31 December 2024, the Charity held £72,017 cash on deposit, £28,423 cash at bank, £400 cash in hand – a total of £100,840; and

• the Charity had a net income of £6,410 this year.

There are no material uncertainties.

Provisions

Provisions (i.e. liabilities of uncertain timing or amount) are recognised when there is an obligation at the reporting date as a result of a past event, it is probable that economic benefit will be transferred to settle the obligation and the amount of the obligation can be estimated reliably.

Pensions

Contributions to defined contribution plans are expensed in the period to which they relate.

Government grants

The accrual model (FRS 102 24.5C-G) was applied in producing these accounts; therefore grants were recognised as either relating to revenue (over the period in which the Charity recognises the related costs for which the grant was intended to compensate) or relating to assets (over the expected useful life of the asset).

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Analysis of income from charitable activities
Tithes and offerings
Gifts, donations and pledges
Gift aid
Other contributions
Church: Worship
By geographical market:
UK
2024
£
46,140
4,149
5,175
8,640
-
64,104
64,104
2023
£
38,378
9,549
6,083
8,837
5,605
68,452
68,452

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Faith Temple Church of God (Pentecostal) Notes to the Financial Statements for the year ended 31 December 2024

3 Staff costs 2024 2023
£ £
Wages and salaries 21,812 21,600
Other pension costs 461 461
22,273 22,061
Average number of employees during the year
2024
2023
Pastoral services
1
1
No employees received emoluments (excluding employer pension costs) of more than £60,000.

4 Role played by general volunteers

Volunteers played a vital role in the running of the Charity and their contribution helped the Charity achieve its objectives.

5 Tangible fixed assets

Land and
buildings
At valuation
£
Cost or valuation
At 1 January 2024
750,000
At 31 December 2024
750,000
Depreciation
At 1 January 2024
-
At 31 December 2024
-
Carrying amount
At 31 December 2024
750,000
At 31 December 2023
750,000
Carrying amount of land and buildings on cost basis
Plant and
machinery
At cost
£
25,000
25,000
25,000
25,000
-
-
2024
£
145,000
Total
At valuation
£
775,000
775,000
25,000
25,000
750,000
750,000
2023
£
145,000

The 1 freehold property held by the Charity was valued on an open market basis by Focus Commercial, estate agents in Slough, in March 2020 - for £800,000.

In the opinion of the trustees, the valuation of the property at 31 December 2024 was £750,000.

The equivalent historical cost of the freehold property is understood to be £145,000.

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Faith Temple Church of God (Pentecostal) Notes to the Financial Statements for the year ended 31 December 2024

6
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
Trade creditors
7
Other reserves
Revaluation reserve
At 1 January
At 31 December
8
Funds
At 1 January
Net income for the financial year
At 31 December
Reserves
Restricted and unrestricted funds
At 1 January
Unrestricted funds
Net income for the financial year
Unrestricted funds
At 31 December
Unrestricted funds
Total funds carried forward
2024
£
1,650
2024
£
605,000
605,000
2024
£
237,780
6,410
244,190
2024
£
842,780
6,410
849,190
849,190
2023
£
1,500
2023
£
605,000
605,000
2023
£
228,645
9,135
237,780
2023
£
833,645
9,135
842,780
842,780

Unrestricted funds are available for use at the discretion of the trustees, in order to further the charity's objectives.

9 Analysis of net assets between funds

Fixed assets
Current assets
Current liabilities
2024
Unrestricted
Restricted
funds
funds
750,000
-
100,840
-
(1,650)
-
849,190
-
2024
£
750,000
100,840
(1,650)
849,190
2023
£
750,000
94,280
(1,500)
842,780

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Faith Temple Church of God (Pentecostal) Notes to the Financial Statements for the year ended 31 December 2024

10 Related party transactions

The following payments were made to trustees during the financial year.

Overseer Anthony Thomas
Trustee
Overseer Anthony Thomas
Trustee
Overseer Anthony Thomas
Trustee
£
21,600
Wages and salaries for pastoral services
461
Pensions
770
Reimbursement for Motor expenses
22,831

No other trustees claimed expenses or had their expenses met by the Charity.

The legal authority under which the above payments were made was the Charity's governing document.

11 Presentation currency

The financial statements are presented in Sterling, rounded to the nearest pound (£).

12 Legal form of entity and country of incorporation

Faith Temple Church of God (Pentecostal) is an unincorporated charity, registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales.

13 Principal place of business

The address of the charity's registered office is:

4 Hotham Road Wimbledon London SW19 1BS

The address of the charity's principal place of business is:

47 Chalvey Road Slough Berkshire SL1 2NY

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Faith Temple Church of God (Pentecostal) Detailed Statement of Financial Activities

also Income and Expenditure Account

for the year ended 31 December 2024

Notes
Income from charitable activities
2
Tithes and offerings
Gifts, donations and pledges
Gift aid
Other contributions
Church: Worship
Expenditure on charitable activities
Church: Worship
Church: Evangelism support
Church: Welfare and counselling
Gifts and donations
Catering and hospitality
Other direct costs
Net operating income
Administrative expenses
Support costs
Governance costs
Operating surplus
Interest receivable
Movement in funds: Surplus
2024
£
46,140
4,149
5,175
8,640
-
64,104
(4,446)
(33)
(753)
(988)
(2,776)
-
(8,996)
55,108
(45,696)
(4,063)
5,349
1,061
6,410
2023
£
38,378
9,549
6,083
8,837
5,605
68,452
-
-
-
(3,539)
(2,026)
(1,700)
(7,265)
61,187
(50,080)
(2,683)
8,424
711
9,135

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Faith Temple Church of God (Pentecostal) Detailed Income and Expenditure Account for the year ended 31 December 2024

Income from charitable activities
Tithes and offerings
Gifts, donations and pledges
Gift aid
Other contributions
Church: Worship
Expenditure on charitable activities
Church: Worship
Church: Evangelism support
Church: Welfare and counselling
Gifts and donations
Catering and hospitality
Other direct costs
Administrative expenses
Support costs
Employee costs:
Wages and salaries
Pensions
Honoraria: Wages and salaries
Travel and subsistence
Motor expenses
Premises costs:
Rates
Light and heat
Cleaning
General administrative expenses:
Telephone and internet
Postage
Stationery and printing
Subscriptions
Bank charges
Insurance
Equipment expensed
Software
Repairs and maintenance
Bad debts
Sundry expenses
Support costs
2024
£
46,140
4,149
5,175
8,640
-
64,104
4,446
33
753
988
2,776
-
8,996
21,812
461
5,200
4,691
972
33,136
542
3,135
-
3,677
1,224
491
540
-
-
2,951
2,639
688
350
-
-
8,883
45,696
2023
£
38,378
9,549
6,083
8,837
5,605
68,452
-
-
-
3,539
2,026
1,700
7,265
21,600
461
3,120
2,808
2,648
30,637
163
5,245
110
5,518
1,253
290
217
832
16
2,710
-
409
2,699
2,000
3,499
13,925
50,080

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Faith Temple Church of God (Pentecostal) Detailed Income and Expenditure Account for the year ended 31 December 2024

Governance costs
Legal and professional costs:
Independent examination fees
Accountancy fees
Consultancy fees
Advertising and PR
Governance costs
Administrative expenses
2024
£
1,650
1,683
-
730
4,063
49,759
2023
£
1,500
1,154
29
-
2,683
52,763

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