REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES AND
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
FOR
THE HOUSE OF REFUGE CHRISTIAN MINISTRIES
CHARITY REGISTRATION NO: 1072027.
THE HOUSE OF REFUGE CHRISTIAN MINISTRIES REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
CONTENTS OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
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| Summary details | 2 |
| Report of the Trustees | 3-5 |
| Report of the Independent Examiner | 6 |
| Statements of Financial Actvites | 7-8 |
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THE HOUSE OF REFUGE CHRISTIAN MINISTRIES REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
The trustees submit their annual report and the financial statements of the, The House of Refuge Christian Ministries for the year ending 31 December 2024. The trustees confirm that the annual report and financial statements of the charity comply with the current statutory requirements of the charity’s governing document and the provisions of the Statements of Recommended Practice (SORP) “Accounting and Reporting by Charities” issued in March 2005
REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS
Registered Charity Number 1072027
Registered Office: 1 Belmont Avenue Upminster Bridge Essex England RH14 2RR
Trustees:
Mr Ogechukwu Chesa- (Chairperson) Rev Samson Chesa (Board of Trustees) -Treasurer Mrs Onyebuchi Onyekwe (Board of Trustees) (Appointed 15/05/2023)
Independent Examiner : Lekod Consulting Ltd Chartered Certified Accountants 108 Bensham Grove Thornton Heath Surrey CR7 8DB
Banker:
The co-operative bank.
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THE HOUSE OF REFUGE CHRISTIAN MINISTRIES REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT
Governing document
The charity is controlled by its governing document, a deed of trust.
The House of Refuge Christian Ministries was established under a written constitution adopted 15 May 1998 and amended on 3 September 1998 which established the objectives and powers of the Christian Ministries.
Organisational Structure
The Board of Trustees, also acting as Council of Management and with other advisers promotes the objectives of the charity. The existing trustees appoint a new member of the trustee based on their commitments to the Ministries and availability in rendering the service to the charity.
The Board of Trustees hold meetings throughout the year to promote the policies, strategies, and processes of implementation for the various programmes and projects. These are subject to constant reviews to assess outcomes.
Risk Management
The trustees have a duty to identify and review the risks to which the charity is exposed and to ensure appropriate controls are in place to provide reasonable assurances against fraud and error.
OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES .
The Objectives of the Ministries is set out in the Declaration of Trust.
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The advancement of Christian Faith in accordance with the articles of the statement of the faith set out in clause 26 of this deed.
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The relief of poverty
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The relief of sickness by the provision of medicines to the sick throughout the world
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Pray over and Counselling.
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Outreach: Every Tuesday, where Bibles studies are conducted
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Further outreaches in Hackney, Havering, Islington, Newham, Sheffield City and Waltham Forest
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Trustees have given due consideration to the Charity Commission’s published guidance on Public Benefit requirements.
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Support for other charities and Christian events
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Providing overseas aid and famine relief
The activities for achieving its objectives include:
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Community outreach events
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Conferences and events
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Welfare support to members and public and
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Various project activities.
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THE HOUSE OF REFUGE CHRISTIAN MINISTRIES REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
ACHIEVEMENTS AND PERFORMANCE
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The House of Refuge Christian Ministries had been assisting children and young people, people with disabilities, other charities or voluntary bodies and general public and mankind.
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The House of Refuge Christian Ministries had been making grants to individuals, to organisations, provide services, provides advocacy, advice, and information.
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Much involves other Charitable activities.
FINANCIAL REVIEW
We have no formal policy on reserves. However, income currently exceeds expenditure, and our cash reserves was more on the increase and association of congregations started to attend the Sunday services in person. Paying their tithes and offerings during year from £132,0664 to £153465
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THE HOUSE OF REFUGE CHRISTIAN MINISTRIES REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
STATEMENT OF TRUSTEES RESPONSIBILITIES
The trustees are responsible for preparing the report of the trustees and financial statements in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice)
Company law 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 charitable company and of the incoming resources and applications of resources, including the income and expenditure, of the charitable company 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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Observe the methods and principles in the Charity SORP,
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Make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent.
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Prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the charitable company will continue in business.
The trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records which discloses with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charitable company and to enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Companies Act 2006. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charitable company and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.
The appended financial statements have been prepared on the accruals basis and have been examined by an independent examiner, whose report is also appended.
ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD TRUSTEES
Signature Rev. Samson Chesa
Date.
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THE HOUSE OF REFUGE CHRISTIAN MINISTRIES REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
I report on the accounts for the year ended 31 December 2024 set out on pages seven to eight
Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner
The charity’s trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The charity’s trustees consider that, and audit is not required for this year (under Section 144(2) of the Charities Act 2011 (the 2011 Act)) and that an independent examination is requires.
It is my responsibility to:
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examine the accounts under Section 145 of the 2011 Act
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to follow the procedures laid down in the General Directions given by the Charity Commission (under Section 145(7)(b) of the 2011 Act); and
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to state whether particular matters have come to my attention
Basis of the independent examiner’s report
My examination was carried out in accordance with the 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 require 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 statements below.
Independent examiner’s statement
About my examination, no matter has come to my attention:
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(1). which gives me reasonable cause to believe that, in any material respect, the requirements.
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to keep accounting records in accordance with Section 130 of the 2011 Act and
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to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and to comply with the accounting requirements of the 2011 Act.
have not been met; or
(2). to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
Lekod Consulting Ltd Chartered Certified Accountants 108 Bensham Grove Thornton Heath Surrey CR7 8DB
Date: 9 October 2025
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THE HOUSE OF REFUGE CHRISTIAN MINISTRIES REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS ACCOUNTS
| Unrestricted | Unrestricted | Restricted | Endowment | Total Funds | Total Funds | Last year | ||||
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| funds | funds. | funds. | ||||||||
| £000 | £000 | £000 | £000 | £000 | ||||||
| Receipts | ||||||||||
| Voluntary income | 43,300 | - | - | 43,300 | 53,423 | |||||
| (Congregaton donatons) | ||||||||||
| Other income | 0.00 | - | - | 0.00 | 1 | 0.00 | ||||
| --------- | ---------- | ---------- | ----------- | ---------- | ||||||
| Subtotal | 43,300 | - | - | 43,300 | 53,423 | |||||
| --------- | ---------- | ----------- | ---------- | ---------- | ||||||
| Total receipts | 43,300 | - | - | 43,300 | 53,423 | |||||
| ====== | ======= | ======= | ======= | ======== | ||||||
| Payments | ||||||||||
| Volunteers Allowance | 0.00 | - | - | 0.00 | 0.00 | |||||
| Hall rent | 3,370 | - | - | 3,370 | 3,370 | |||||
| Members’ refreshments | 840 | - | - | 840 | 953 | |||||
| Guest Minister’s allowance | - | - | - | - | ………. | |||||
| Camp and Other events | 1,652 | - | - | 1,652 | 0.00 | |||||
| Administratve expenses | 1,969 | - | - | 1969 | 2,465 | |||||
| Accountant fee | 500 | - | - | 500 | 500 | |||||
| Ministry expense/ Travel | 1,205 | - | - | 1,205 | 0.00 | |||||
| Head Ofce Mission | 10,851 | - | - | 10,851 | 0.00 | |||||
| Charitable -payments | 704 | - | - | 704 | 550 | |||||
| ----------- | ---------- | ---------- | ----------- | -------- | ||||||
| Total Payments | 21,090 | - | - | 21,090 | 7,725 | |||||
| ======= | ======= | ======= | ======== | ====== | ||||||
| Net receipts/ (payments | 22,210 | - | - | 22,210 | 45,698 | |||||
| ====== | ======= | ======= | ======= | ======= | ||||||
| Transfers between funds | - | - | - | - | - | |||||
| Cash funds last year | end | 45,698 |
- | - | 45,698 | 12,250 | ||||
| ---------- | ---------- | --------- | --------- | --------- | ||||||
| Cash funds this year | 22,210 |
- | - | 22,210 | 45,698 | |||||
| ======= | ======= | ====== | ====== | ====== |
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THE HOUSE OF REFUGE CHRISTIAN MINISTRIES REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
Statements of assets and liabilities at end of the period
| Unrestricted | Unrestricted | Restricted | Endowment |
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| Funds | funds | funds | |
| £000 | £000 | £000 | |
| Cash at Bank | 132,064 | - | 153,465 |
| --------- | --------- | --------- | |
| Total cash funds | 132,064 | - | 153,465 |
| ====== | ====== | ====== |
Signed on behalf of the Trustees.
Rev. Samson Chesa
Date; ---------------------------------------
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