## **FULL GOSPEL CHURCH**
**Charity Registration Number: 1054374**
**TRUSTEES REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023**
## **FULL GOSPEL CHURCH**
## **CONTENTS**
|**CONTENTS**||
|---|---|
|Charity Information|3|
|Objectives, Policies and Activities|4 - 5|
|Trustees annual report|6 - 7|
|Independent Examiners Report|8|
|Statement of Financial Activities|9|
|Balance Sheet|10|
|Notes to Accounts|11 - 12|
## **FULL GOSPEL CHURCH Charity Information**
## **Charity Name:**
Full Gospel Church
## **Charity Registration No:**
1054374
## **Trustees**
Mrs. Ronke Titilope Morris Mrs. Vivienne Lorraine Melling Mrs. Clara Olapega Adegbulu (left the church and resigned as trustee in May 2023)
## **Registered Address**
32 - 39 Pier Road Northfleet Kent DA11 9NB
## **Bankers**
HSBC UK 84 New Road Gravesend DA11 0AS
## **Accountants**
Toda Consult 19 York Road Northfleet Kent DA11 9PU
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## **FULL GOSPEL CHURCH OBJECTIVES AND POLICIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023**
The objects of the Charity are:
- The advancement of the Christian faith worldwide; and
- The relief of poverty
## **TRUSTEES' RESPONSIBILITIES IN RELATION TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS**
The Charities Act requires the Trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial year, which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charity and of the surplus or deficit of the charity for that period. In preparing these financial statements, the trustees are required to:
- a) Select suitable accounting policies and apply them consistently;
- b) Make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent;
- c) State whether applicable accounting standards and statements of recommended practice have been followed, subject to any departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements.
- d) Prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate
to presume that the charity will continue in operation.
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 any reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.
## **STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT**
The Trustees submit their annual report and the financial statements of Full Gospel Church (the church) for the year ended 31 December 2023. The Trustees confirm that the annual report and financial statements of the church comply with current statutory requirements, the requirements of the church's governing documents and the provisions of the Statement of Recommended Practise (SORP) "Accounting and Reporting by Charities" issued in March 2005.
## **a. CONSTITUTION**
The church is constituted under a Trust deed, and has a registered charity number 1054374
## **b. METHOD OF APPOINTMENT OR ELECTION OF DIRECTORS/TRUSTEES**
The management of the church is the responsibility of the Trustees who are elected and co-opted under the terms of the Trust deed.
## **c. POLICIES ADOPTED FOR THE INDUCTION AND TRAINING OF TRUSTEES**
The induction process for a newly appointed member of the Trustees comprises an initial meeting with other Trustees, followed by a series of short meetings with the Minister in Charge on the powers and responsibilities of the Trustees.
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## **FULL GOSPEL CHURCH**
## **OBJECTIVES AND POLICIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023**
## **d. ORGANISATIONAL STRUCTURE AND DECISION MAKING**
The church is organised so that the trustees/directors meet regularly to manage its affairs. The day-to-day administration of the church is managed by the trustees.
## **e. RELATED PARTY RELATIONSHIPS**
Full Gospel Church is a member of the Assemblies of God Church which has parishes all over the world.
## **f. RISK MANAGEMENT**
The Trustees have assessed the major risks to which the church is exposed, in particular those related to the operations and finances of the church, and are satisfied that systems are in place to mitigate exposure to any major risks.
## **FINANCIAL REVIEW**
## **a. PRINCIPAL FUNDING**
This is provided mainly through voluntary giving of tithes and offerings by the church members and through gift aid scheme. Pledges are also taken for specific projects.
## **b. INVESTMENT POLICY AND PERFORMANCE**
The Trustees have decided that at present, funds should be retained in Banks and Building Societies. Any change in such banking arrangements should be agreed by the board. As far as possible, funds will be retained in interest bearing accounts.
## **c. RESERVES POLICY**
The trustees would like to work towards a situation whereby the charity could maintain unrestricted funds at a level which equates to approximately three months of unrestricted expenditure.
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## **Chair of Trustees Report** ee er ene For oe Tas oP **Full Gospel Church** ns, ‘Pere 32-39 Pier Road, Northfleet, Kent DA 11 9NB +: es That Naoto, Bers a ON Arts 2023
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> members to honour that commission. We can achieve this eee ae Se cede eeete eies ta ee, commitment by making many charitable gifts locally, nationally TerkRE Sy CeMn el actiicipee EMEC
> and internationally. Community outreach is paramount to our 0a SP Or es pe ees ig
> belief and our aim. Shae re
Our open doors and our availability allow many of our homeless | SPS ae BATae ie Pe ee community have a safe place and a listening ear, providing ; REISS FORTS ea ee eeeETgear ly OS Ore, emotional support. Our kitchen is always ready to provide a hot Byer ee ee enet es & meal to all who have the need. Sey Ea te TSS. Rael We recently had someone living in a tent that was set on fire SS ee ee te snorted whilst he was asleep inside and was able to provide him with a |Sr ee £8 ee Sy SF eS safe, warm bed. An eviction left a family of five without anywhere ae ie “Se OS Oak ey ee = i RS Shee to live. We were able to support them with food and ir eineseh eT ae | Spa accommodation for two weeks until they were relocated. ES ee ses eer SE oes wad Ph We are able to support our local hospice, which provides loving eae eee ees ee ee PEE care to those and their families through such difficult times in ee Re eea oT eteS See their lives. Training and resources for our local Street and School ee et ee ss? SA Pastors receive our donations. eS ee eo Reet sees, TATA Nationally, we can support charities such as Guide Dogs for the gy a eae IE pee are eke Blind and other that provide spiritual and emotional support such (BESSA pensar AORN TSE EE a o **e** gtes Miaen eins as Premier Radio. were. ll,
Teese Classification - ade Public
Classification - Public
We were able to take fifteen people to a Franklin Graham
outreach in London. A charity that also provides so much support
in many countries and war zones with vitaL aid and necessities,
such as mobile hospitals.
We are pleased to be part ofthe Christmas Child Shoe Box
scheme, (organised bythe Franklin Graham Foundation) Shoe
boxes are fiLled with essentials such as toothbrushes, soap,
hairbrushes, deodorants and basic schooL items.
We continue to support mission work in China. We continue to
be an asset to our local community, forever willing to serve their
needs in whatever form it may be.
The Church has an'open to all poLicy' meetingtwice on a Sunday
and three midweek meetings. Our Sunday morning service is
onLine, enabLingthose who are housebound to join us. Equipment
necessary to provide an improved visual/audio service has been
purchased this year.
We have one salaried Pastor and an assistant Pastor who is
currently unpaid. Our sincere apologies for the late submission of
our Accounts and Chair of Trustees Report due to our inability to
secure a reliable accountant, despite receiving a deposit from us.
In addition, ourTreasurer, Mr Dapo AdegbuLu, resigned from his
position and it has taken six months before the bank actioned the
mandate. New signatories are also needed to be approved.
By God's grace and strength, we believe that we have been able
to fuLfil our requirements of the Charity Commission Board and
uphold the integrity of our mission statement.
Chair
cy*
Classification - Public
## **INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF FULL GOSPEL CHURCH**
I report on the accounts of the Trust for the period ended 31 December 2023, which are set out on pages 9 to 12.
## **RESPECTIVE RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE TRUSTEES AND EXAMINER**
As the Charity's Trustees, you are responsible for the preparation of the Account: you consider that the audit requirement of section 43(2) of the Charities Act 1993 ("the Act") does not apply. It is my responsibility to state, on the basis of procedures specified in the General Directions given by the Charity Commissioners under section 43(7) of the Act, whether particular matters have come to my attention.
## **BASIS OF INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT**
My examination was carried out in accordance with the 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 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 I do not express an audit opinion on the view given by the Accounts.
## **INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S STATEMENT**
In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention:
1. Which gives me reasonable cause to believe that any material respect the requirements: * to keep accounting records in accordance with section 41 of the Act, and
- to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and to comply with the accounting requirements of the Act.
Have not been met: or
2. To which, in my opinion, attention be drawn to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
## O G AGBOLA
Toda Consult
19 York Road
Northfleet
Kent
DA11 9PU
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## **FULL GOSPEL CHURCH**
## **Statement of Financial Activities for the year ended 31 December 2023**
|Notes
**Incoming Resources**
_Incoming resources from generated funds:_
Voluntary income:donations
2
Activities in furtherance of the charity objects
Interest income|**2023**
**2022**
Unrestricted
Restricted
**Total**
Total
£
£
**£**
£
34,167
500
**34,667**
29,737
252
-
**252**
252.21|
|---|---|
|**_Total Incoming Resources_**|**34,419**
**500**
**34,919**
**29,989**|
|**Resources Expended**
_Charitable activities_
3
_Governance costs:_
4|33,804
-
**33,804**
31,070
350
-
**350**
350|
|**_Total Resources expended_**|**34,154**
-
**34,154**
**31,420**|
|**Net Incoming/(Outgoing) Resources for the year**
**Total funds at 1 January 2023**
**Transfer between funds**|265
500
**765**
(1,431)
8,483
22,237
**30,720**
32,151
-
-
**-**
-|
|**Total funds at at 31 December 2023**
5|**8,748**
**22,737**
**31,485**
**30,720**|
All disclosures relate to the continuing operations. There are no recognised gains or losses other than those disclosed above.
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## **FULL GOSPEL CHURCH**
## **Balance Sheet as at 31 December 2023**
|**FULL GOSPEL CHURCH**
**Balance Sheet as at 31 December 2023**||||
|---|---|---|---|
|Notes
**FIXED ASSETS**
Tangible Fixed Assets
7|£|**2023**
£
-|**2022**
£
-|
|**CURRENT ASSETS**
Cash in Hand/ Bank|32,185|**-**|**-**
31,070|
|**CREDITORS:**
**NET CURRENT ASSETS**
Amount falling due within a year|32,185|(700)
31,485|31,070
(350)
30,720|
|**TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES**||31,485|30,720|
|||||
|**NET ASSETS**||**31,485**|**30,720**|
|**ACCUMULATED FUNDS**
Restricted
5
Unrestricted
5.1||22,737
8,748|22,237
8,483|
|**TOTAL FUNDS**||**31,485**|**30,720**|
a) For the year ending 30 April 2023 the company was entitled to exemption under section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 relating to small companies.
b) The members have not required the company to obtain an audit in accordance with section 476 of the Companies Act 2006.
c) The directors acknowledge their responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the Act with respect to accounting records and the preparation of accounts.
Approved by the Trustees and Signed on their behalf:
Signature: **Signature: Email:** ronkyj.elyon@yahoo.co.uk Name: **MRS RONKE TITILOPE MORRIS** Date: 3-Jul-2025
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## **FULL GOSPEL CHURCH**
## **Notes to the financial statements for the period ended 31 December 2023**
## **ACCOUNTING POLICIES**
## **1.1 Basis of preparation of accounts**
The accounts have been prepared under the historical cost convention and in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard for smaller Entities (effective January 2007).The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the Statement of Recommended Practice (SORP), "Accounting and Reporting by Charities" published in March 2005 and applicable accounting standards.
## **1.2 Fund accounting**
General funds are unrestricted funds which are available for use at the discretion of the Trustees in furtherance of the general objectives of the Church and which have not been designated for other purposes
Restricted funds are funds which are to be used in accordance with specific restrictions imposed by donors which have been raised by the Church for particular purposes. The cost of raising and administring such funds are charged against the specific fund. The aim and use of each restricted fund is set out in the notes to the accounts.
|**1.2.1 Charity Funds**
Bank current account
Bank deposit account
Savings account
Building Fund account
Cliff account|**2023**
**2022**
Unrestricted
Restricted
**Total**
£
£
8,889
-
**8,889**
8,526
56
-
**56**
56
-
-
**-**
-
-
3,363
**3,363**
2,863
-
19,878
**19,878**
19,626
**8,945**
**23,241**
**32,186**
**31,071**|
|---|---|
## **2. Incoming resources**
These are recognised in full in the Statement of Financial Activities in the period in which they are received. Included are income from tithes, offerings, gift aid and interest received during the year from investments and accounted for as restricted or unrestricted-funds.
## **2.1 Voluntary Income: Donations**
|Donations - Tithes & Offering, Gift Aid
Donations - Non-Gift Aid
Donations - Building Fund|**2023**
**2022**
Unrestricted
Restricted
**Total**
£
£
£
£
30,642
-
**30,642**
25,253
3,525
-
**3,525**
3,984
-
500
**500**
500
**34,167**
**500**
**34,667**
**29,737**|
|---|---|
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## **FULL GOSPEL CHURCH**
## **Notes to the financial statements for the period ended 31 December 2023**
## **3. RESOURCES EXPENDED - CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES**
This comprises all expenditure directly related to the objects of the of the charity. It also includes the expenditure in support of that activity where material.
|Staff Costs
**Church Building**
Insurance
Electricity
Oil
Water
Repairs & maintenance
Equipment & replacement
**Other Church running costs**
Dues & Subscriptions
Phone/Broadband
Streaming Service
Miscellaneous
**Utilities and Legal**
Bank Charges
Copyright Licences
**Charitable donations**
Missionary Gifts
Mother church - AOG payments
Donations and gifts|**2023**
**2022**
Unrestricted
Restricted
**Total**
£
£
£
£
19,576
19576
19,575
1,286
-
**1,286**
1,157
3,139
-
**3,139**
1,207
724
-
**724**
961
170
-
**170**
485
-
-
**-**
-
-
-
**-**
-
**5,319**
**-**
**5,319**
**3,810**
398
-
**398**
318
240
-
**240**
215
739
-
**739**
-
5,547
-
**5,547**
5,851
**6,924**
**-**
**6,924**
**6,384**
126
-
**126**
150
-
-
**-**
-
**126**
**-**
**126**
**150**
-
-
**-**
-
1,031
-
**1,031**
1,031
828
-
**828**
120
**1,859**
**-**
**1,859**
**1,151**
**33,804**
**-**
**33,804**
**31,070**|
|---|---|
|**4. GOVERNANCE COSTS**
The net movement in funds for the year is stated after charging
**2023**
£
Independent Examination
350
**350**
**5. FUNDS**
**Unrestricted**
**Restricted**
**Funds**
**Funds**
**£**
**£**
At 1 January
8,483
22,237
Surplus/(Deficit) for the year
265
500
At 31 December
**8,748**
**22,737**|**2022**
**£**
350
**350**
**2023**
**2022**
**Total**
**Total**
**Funds**
**Funds**
**£**
**£**
**30,720**
32,151
**765**
(1,431)
**31,485**
**30,720**|
|---|---|
## **5.1 UNRESTRICTED FUNDS**
These are grants and donations received or receivable for the objects of the charity without restriction as to the purpose but are available as general funds to the charity.
## **5.2 RESTRICTED FUNDS**
Restricted funds are used for the purpose as specified by the donor. Expenditure that meets these criteria are identified to the fund.
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