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THE REDEEMED CHRISTIAN CHURCH OF GOD (RCCG)

STRONG TOWER PARISH

THE REDEEMED CHRISTIAN CHURCH OF GOD (RCCG) STRONG TOWER PARISH

TRUSTEE’S ANNUAL REPORT AND ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2024

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THE REDEEMED CHRISTIAN CHURCH OF GOD (RCCG)

STRONG TOWER PARISH

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Corporate Information 3
Board of Trustee’s Report 4
Independent Examiner’s Report 10
Statement of Financial Activities 11
Statement of Financial Position 12
Accounting Policies 13
Notes 14

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Corporate Information

Registered Charity Number: 1084588
Registered Office: 923 – 927 Oldham Road, Newton Heath, Manchester M40 2EB
Principal Office: 923 – 927 Oldham Road, Newton Heath, Manchester M40 2EB
Pastor in Charge: Pastor Wellington Obadimeji
Board of Trustees: Pastor Musa Bako - Chairman
Mr Taiwo Adegbola
Mrs Aderonke Edem
Mrs Bola Adewusi
Mr Feyisayo Afolabi
Bankers: Barclays Bank Plc
Manchester University Branch
137 Oxford Road
Manchester
M1 7DY

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Board of Trustee’s Report

Introduction

The Trustees present their annual report and the financial statements of The Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) Strong Tower Parish (the Charity) for the period ended 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 Statement of Recommended Practice (SORP) "Accounting and Reporting by Charities" issued in March 2005.

Public Benefit Statement

The Trustees confirm that they have complied with the duty in section 4 of the Charites Act 2011 to have due regard to the Charity Commission’s guidance on public benefit "Charites and Public Benefit".

Structure, Governance and Management

RCCG Strong Tower Parish operates under the authority of The Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) Worldwide and functions as part of RCCG UK, registered as a charitable organisation. The church is governed by its trustees, who oversee the strategic direction, spiritual health, and charitable activities of the parish.

Day-to-day management is delegated to the Parish Pastor and church leadership team, who work closely with departmental heads and volunteers. The church encourages participatory governance, with workers’ meetings and departmental reports forming part of its decision-making processes.

The charity was constituted under a trust deed dated 11th December 2000 and is registered in England and Wales with charity number 1084588

Appointment or Election of Trustees

Trustees are elected and or co-opted under the terms of the trust deed.

Policies Adopted for the Induction and Training of New Trustees

The induction process for a newly appointed trustee comprises an initial meeting with the Chair and other Trustees, followed by short meetings with the Pastor in Charge on the powers and responsibilities of the Trustees.

Organisational Structure and Decision Making

The charity is organised so that the Trustees meet regularly to manage its affairs. The Pastor in Charge manages the day to day administration of the church.

Objectives and Activities

The principal object is the advancement of Christian faith worldwide and the relief of poverty. To promote any charitable activity for the benefit of the local people. To achieve its objectives, the church adopted the following strategies:

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The activities for achieving its objectives include:

The trustees confirm that they have referred to the guidance contained in the Charity Commission's general guidance on public benefit and in particular to its supplementary public benefit guidance advancing religion and relieving poverty when reviewing the charity's aim and objectives and in planning future activities and grant making policy for the year.

Achievements and Performance

Aim and purpose

The aim of RCCG Strong Tower Church is to advance the Christian faith locally and nationally in alignment with the doctrines established by our parent church - The Redeemed Christian Church of God Worldwide. Strong Tower Parish Manchester actively collaborates with the council and wider community to foster faith, love, and charitable initiatives in Newton Heath and its surrounding areas.

Objectives

Strong Tower Church remains steadfast in its commitment to facilitate worship experiences and community integration for a diverse group of individuals. Through a variety of activities, the church endeavours to engage its members, involving them in parish life. The leadership, along with church workers, continuously oversee worship activities, incorporating suggestions from various groups within the church to enhance services. Our worship services emphasize the practical application of faith through prayer, scripture, and music.

Activities

The church continued to provide weekly worship services, including Thanksgiving Sundays and Youth Sundays. Wednesday Bible studies and mid-week services offered training platforms for upcoming ministers and opportunities for deeper engagement with God’s Word. The technical team enhanced online engagement through YouTube streaming, social media, and recorded sermons, enabling participation from members unable to attend physically.

The Children’s Church thrived throughout 2024, with weekly attendance averaging 30–60 and reaching

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more than 80 during special Sundays. A highlight was the celebration of Children’s Day on 26 May, when the children led the service with songs, drama, and memory verses. The department continued to provide Christian education and guidance, raising confident, resilient, and morally upright children. Challenges remained around classroom space, financial resources for outdoor trips, and storage use of children’s facilities. Plans for 2025 include practical values-based teaching, expanded classroom space, and participation in the OFNC Bible Quiz.

The youth ministry, GDep, had another vibrant year. Its annual “GDep’s Got Talent” showcase in August, themed Repositioned, drew significant participation and ministered through drama, dance, and music. In late August, the youths embarked on their annual residential trip to Stoke-on-Trent, with 69 participants enjoying fellowship, teaching, and a visit to Alton Towers. Weekly and monthly gatherings remained strong, with Youth Sundays giving young people leadership opportunities in services. The ministry continued to address challenges around transport for Friday meetings and financial support for trips, with some assistance from the church.

The young professionals’ fellowship, Revive, worked closely with GDep to support Youth Sundays. Members contributed to leading worship and preaching, while also supporting one another in career and personal growth. The highlight of the year was “Revive & Dine,” held in August, which created space for biblical discussions on relationships and marriage. The event was well-attended and impactful, with testimonies of lessons applied in daily life. The fellowship also welcomed new members and identified new leaders to take the vision forward.

The Women of Dignity ministry continued to make a strong impact, hosting monthly empowerment sessions, wellness programmes, and mentoring initiatives. A major highlight was the three-day retreat themed Blazing Fire with guest minister Pastor Yetunde Ayodele. Women were mentored through career transitions, celebrated new businesses, and supported young people in the wider community. Membership grew by 30 over the year, with 10 new babies added to the fellowship.

The Men of Valour fellowship began holding regular monthly meetings from May 2024, focusing on fellowship, prayer, and empowerment. Special events included the annual Father’s Day celebration, community outreach in Piccadilly Gardens, and social gatherings such as “Party in the Park.” These activities strengthened men’s roles in family, career, and spirituality.

The Welcoming Department also experienced growth, introducing QR code registration for visitors to streamline the process. The team played a vital role in integrating new members, many of whom were international arrivals, and supported them in joining other departments. December’s Christmas outreach saw visitors receiving food gifts, bringing joy to families in need. The department also began monthly prayer meetings, demonstrating a continued commitment to both spiritual and practical service.

Community engagement remained central to the church’s mission, with retreats, empowerment workshops,

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outreach events, and seasonal programmes bringing encouragement and relief to individuals and families across Newton Heath and Greater Manchester. Testimonies of new members finding a spiritual home and support within Strong Tower underscored the church’s ongoing impact.

Grant Making Policy

The church supports visiting ministers of the gospel both within and outside the United Kingdom. The church supports other charities and missionary that shares its objects in advancement of Christian faith and relief of poverty.

Risk Management

The trustees have assessed the major risks to which the charity is exposed, in particular those related to operations and finances of the charity, and are satisfied the systems are in place to mitigate our exposures to the major risks.

Financial Review

The church continues to enjoy tremendous growth in its physical and spiritual life during the year, and in the advancement of Christian faith in accordance with the doctrines set out in the Statement of Faith as contained in our Trust deed.

During the year to 31st December 2024, the church had a total income of £284,118. Total operating charitable expenditure was £250,608 giving an operating surplus of £33,510.

The Charity’s principal funding sources has been provided mainly through tithes and offerings by church members and through gift aid. Pledges are also taken for specific projects.

Investment Policy

The Trustees have decided that at present, funds should be retained in Banks and Building Societies, and as far as possible in interest bearing accounts.

Reserves Policy

The trustees' policy is to have unrestricted and uncommitted funds (free reserves) to cover 3 to 6 months of resources expended which equals to roughly £20,000 to £40,000 in general funds. They feel that this would enable the current activities to continue if there is a significant drop in funding. It would obviously be necessary to then consider how the funding would be replaced or activities changed. The trustees have set aside £30,000 as free reserve within its policy range but the trustees are continuing to seek additional unrestricted funds to build up its reserves.

Volunteers

The church is grateful to its volunteers who gave their services for free to the charity. It is estimated that over 3,000 hours were provided by volunteers during the year. If this is conservatively valued at £11.44

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per hour, the volunteer's effort will amount to over £34,400.

Plans for Future Periods (2025 and beyond)

Looking ahead, the trustees are committed to:

Trustees’ Statement

2024 was a year of growth, resilience, and deeper community impact for RCCG Strong Tower. The testimonies, departmental achievements, and expansion of ministries are evidence of God’s faithfulness. The trustees acknowledge God’s faithfulness throughout 2024 and remain committed to stewarding the church’s resources responsibly for the advancement of the Christian faith and the benefit of the community. We continue to trust God for greater exploits in 2025.

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Trustees’ Responsibilities

The trustees are responsible for preparing the annual report and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice.

Charity 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 charity and of the net income or expenditure of the charity for the year. In preparing these financial statements the trustees are required to:

The trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records that disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charity and enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Charities Act 2011. 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.

This report was approved by the Board of Trustees on 12 October 2025 and signed on their behalf by:

Full Name: Musa Bako

Signature: —_

Position: Chairman

Date: 12 October 2025 9 ~~+>" Ta~~

Independent Examiner’s Report

Report to the trustees/members of: The Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) Strong Tower

Parish On accounts for the year ended: 31st December 2024 Charity No: 1084588

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 144 of the Charities Act 2011 (the Charities Act) and that an independent examination is needed.

It is my responsibility to:

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:

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

Signed: Date: 12 October 2025 (>

Name: Tobi Labeodan, for and on behalf of Chedders Ltd

Relevant professional qualification(s) or body (if any): ACCA Address: Ground Floor, Synium House, r/o 94-96 High Street, Henley in Arden B95 5FY 10 ~~+7. oo~~

Statement of Financial Activities: Year Ended 31st December 2024

Notes
Income:
Donations and legacies
1
Other income (Grants)
1
Total Income
Total Income
Expenditures on:
Charitable Activities
2
Other Charitable Activities
2
Other Costs
2
Total Expenditures
Net income/(expenditure)
Transfers between funds
Other recognised gains/(losses):
Gains/(losses) on revaluation of fixed assets
Gains/(losses) on investment assets
Net movement in funds
Reconciliation of funds:
Total funds brought forward at 1 January 2024
Total funds carried forward at 31 December 2024		 2024
2024
2024
Unrestricted
Funds
Restricted
Funds
Total
Funds
£
£
£
245,069
245,069
39,049
-
39,049
284,118
-
284,118
284,118
-
284,118
198,496
-
198,496
50,992
-
50,992
1,120
-
1,120
250,608
-
250,608
33,510
-
33,510
-
-
33,510
-
33,510
257,517
-
257,517
291,027
-
291,027		 2023
2023
2023
Unrestricted
Funds
Restricted
Funds
Total
Funds
£
£
£
201,191
-
201,191
32,013
-
32,013
233,203
-
233,203
233,203
-
233,203
168,775
-
168,775
28,920
-
28,920
920
-
920
198,615
-
198,615
34,589
-
34,589
-
-
34,589
-
34,589
222,928
-
222,928
257,517
-
257,517

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Statement of Financial Position: Year Ended 31st December 2024

Notes
Fixed Asset
Tangible assets
3
Total Fixed Asset
Current Assets
Loans & Advances
Accrued Income
Cash at bank and in hand
Other Debtors
Total Current Assets
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
Other Creditors
Other Current Liabilities
Bank loans and other finance (short term)
Total Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
Net current assets (liabilities)
Total assets less current liabilities
Creditors: amounts falling due after more than one year
Bank loans and other finance (long term)
Other Non-Current Liabilities - Vehicle finance
Total Creditors: amounts falling due after more than one year
Total net assets (liabilities)
The funds of the charity:
Restricted Reserve
General reserves
Surplus/(Deficit) for the year
Total charity funds		 2024
£
342,268
342,268
78,706
46,011
-
124,717
(777)
19,348
18,571
106,146
448,414
143,336
14,051
157,388
291,027
257,517
33,510
291,027		 2023
£
354,847
354,847
39,780
58,612
-
98,392
(908)
19,348
18,440
79,952
434,798
156,809
20,743
177,282
257,517
222,928
34,589
257,517

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Accounting Policies

Scope and Basis of the Financial Statements

The accounts have been prepared under the historical cost convention and in accordance with applicable accounting standards and the Statement of Recommended Practice Accounting and Reporting by Charities published in March 2005.

Income

Revenue is recognised in the period in which the charity is entitled to receipt once the amount can be measured with reasonable certainty.

Expenses

Expenditure is included in the Statement of Financial Activities (SoFA) on an accruals basis and is recognised at the point when a legal or constructive obligation arises. The majority of costs are directly attributable to specific activities. Where costs cannot be directly attributed to particular headings they have been allocated to activities on a basis consistent with the use of resources.

Fixed assets

Fixed assets with an individual purchase of £500 or more are capitalised and stated at cost less depreciation which is provided at rates calculated to write off the cost of each asset over its expected useful life as follows:

Fixtures and fittings 20%
Equipment 20%
Vehicles 20%
Building 2%

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Notes

1. Income

Income
Donations and legacies
Restricted Income
Total donations & legacies
Other income
Gift Aid Receipts
Other income
Total other income
Total Income
2.
Expenditures
Charitable Activities
Premises
Utilities
Travel
Motoring & Transportation
Insurance
Administration
Advertising
Operations
Finance Charges
Depreciation
Honorarium
Total Charitable Activities
Other Charitable Activities
Outreach
Central Office
Welfare & Benevolence
Charitable Donations
Total Other Charitable Activities
Other Costs
Professional fees and services
Other costs
Legal fees
Total Other Costs		 2024
£
245,069
-
245,069
38,926
123
39,049		 2023
£
201,191
-
201,191
31,923
90
32,013
284,118
2024
£
22,918
5,681
7,517
2,284
3,694
73,872
49
23,501
13,149
24,063
21,768
198,496
22,241
14,300
13,202
1,250
233,203
2023
£
5,737
4,991
6,445
5,404
3,427
64,476
598
21,478
12,545
23,070
20,603
168,775
2,649
8,050
11,320
6,900
50,992
1,120
1,120		 28,920
920
920

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Notes

3. Tangible Assets

Cost
At 1st Jan 2024
Additions
Disposals
Revaluations
At 31st Dec 2024
Depreciation
At 1st Jan 2024
Charge for the year
Adjustments
At 31st Dec 2024
Net Book Value
At 1st Jan 2024
At 31st Dec 2024		 Property
£
440,000
440,000
140,800
8,800
-
149,600
299,200
290,400		 Motor
Vehicle
£
50,450
50,450
13,453
10,090
-
23,543
36,997
26,907		 Machinery
&
Equipment
£
61,988
11,484
73,472
51,413
3,101
-
54,514
10,575
18,958		 Computer
Equipment
£
109,244
109,244
101,169
2,072
-
103,241
8,075
6,003		 Total
£
661,682
11,484
-
-
673,166
306,835
24,063
-
330,897
354,847
342,268

4. Related Party Transactions

During the year, the church made donations and contributions to other RCCG and charitable organisations as shown in note 3 under Central Office and Charitable Giving.

5. Trustee Remuneration & Expenses

During the year, there were not payments or reimbursement of expenses to trustee members.

6. Staff cost and numbers

No employee received remuneration amounting to more than £60,000 in the year.

Wages and salaries
Other benefits
Average number of staff
Pastoral
Charity administration		 2024
£
62,425
9,600
72,025
2024
2
1
3		 2023
£
53,480
9,600
63,080
2023
2
1
3

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