GOD'S HOUSE INTERNATIONAL CENTRE REDEEMED CHRISTIAN CHURCH OF GOD Reports and Financial Statements Year ended 31ST MARCH 2021 Legal and administrative information
Status
Registered charitable organisation since 24 January 2002. Originally registered as Jesus Kingdom City, name changed to God's House International Centre in July 2013.
Trustees
Mrs Lucy Muchina-Chairperson Mr Tope Ezobi-Vice Chair Mr Adebola Adebayo- Treasurer Mr Mayo Adetoro Mr Laolu Lijofi Mr Jon Mousah Mrs Fikayo Fakolade
Registered office address
ST JAMES HALL, CANNON STREET , BRISTOL, AVON, BS1 3LP
Charity operations address
ST JAMES HALL, CANNON STREET , BRISTOL, AVON, BS1 3LP
Registered charity number
1090243
Bankers
Barclays Bank PLC
Accountants
AL Accounting Solutions Limited Chartered Certified Accountants 21A Brighton Road South Croydon Surrey CR2 6EA
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GOD'S HOUSE INTERNATIONAL CENTRE REDEEMED CHRISTIAN CHURCH OF GOD Reports and Financial Statements Year ended 31ST MARCH 2021 Trustees Report
Statement from the Chairperson
Gods house International Centre is a dynamic multi-cultural church reaching out to local, national, and International communities. We are extremely proud to be part of the positive change happening in the city of Bristol and continue to do this by keeping to the vision and partnering with local and International churches/organisations with similar aspirations.
The vision for Gods House International Centre (GHIC) is to be a church where all groups of people are at home. The church is a place where diversity is embraced as well as fully understanding the rudiments of humanity. In order to spread this vision, the church has undertaken a mission to engage different communities, impacting and transforming them with the Gospel of Jesus Christ through various relevant programs and good works as taught in Scripture.
The year 2020/21 has been like none other and one where GHIC has had to adapt to different ways of functioning in order to accommodate the impact of the global epidemic of Covid-19. This meant that at the start of the reporting period in April 2020, St James Hall was closed to services in person as per Covid guidelines at the time. This however changed over the reporting period and at the end of the reporting year, GHIC had partially opened St James building to allow a minimum number of worshippers whilst running most services virtually, in compliance with National Covid19 guidelines. A Covid risk assessment introduced at the beginning of covid has been regularly reviewed and closely monitored to reflect any changes supported by any new rules and regulations from national government.
Covid19 also affected many members of the congregation, particularly single mothers who needed to work as well as home school their children. They also needed regular food vouchers to cope with sudden changes to their life styles and income. The welfare department engaged in a program whereby those who needed food and support were given to them. Ex-offenders from the GHIC hub were also affected as they could no longer congregate at the hall for their rehabilitative sessions.
Zoom meetings were arranged for them to connect with others for their wellbeing. Vouchers were also provided for them through the welfare department in collaboration with Ammerdown Trust.
GHIC has continued to impact the local community and is engaged in a wide range of services with a focus on Women’s ministries, Creative Arts, Youth and Men’s ministries as well as Prison ministry. A snapshot of activities within each of these strands in addition to others, is included in this report. Whilst all the ministries are having a positive impact in the community, I have singled out the Creative Arts department which has successfully recorded and released a number of songs after some workshops on writing and composing music. These have been recognised locally and gone to the charts nationally.
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GOD'S HOUSE INTERNATIONAL CENTRE REDEEMED CHRISTIAN CHURCH OF GOD Reports and Financial Statements Year ended 31ST MARCH 2021 Trustees report continued..
As highlighted in reports for previous years, the search for a building remained a top priority for the board. In the reporting period GHIC had identified a suitable church building (the Sanctuary) and is exploring all options in order to acquire this building. When this happens, it will be a great achievement for the charity which has been seeking to own a building for many years.
On behalf of the board, let me take this opportunity to say a massive thank you to our staff; our pastors and the office manager who continue to work hard in driving the charity to new levels.
May I also thank all our amazing members who volunteer their time, skills, and expertise and who we couldn’t do without. Your contribution will not go unnoticed and May the Lord continue to bless the work of your hands.
Finally, my thanks go to all the trustees. I’m so proud to work alongside people who are brave enough to make difficult strategic decisions.
Responsibilities and basis of preparation of the report
The trustees who are also the management committee of the charity are responsible for maintaining proper accounting records which disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charity and 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.
Signed on behalf of the trustees
………………………………. Mrs Lucy Muchina (Chairperson)
Date ……………………………….
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GOD'S HOUSE INTERNATIONAL CENTRE REDEEMED CHRISTIAN CHURCH OF GOD Reports and Financial Statements Year ended 31ST MARCH 2021 Independent Examiner's report to the Trustees
I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity for the above period.
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 Trust’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.
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:
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the accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Charities Act; or
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the accounts did not accord with the accounting records; or
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the accounts did not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the form and content of accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement that the accounts give a ‘true and fair’ view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination.
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.
Alhassan Bangura FCCA AL Accounting Solutions Chartered Certified Accountants 21A Brighton Road South Croydon Surrey CR2 6EA
Date.....................................................
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GOD'S HOUSE INTERNATIONAL CENTRE REDEEMED CHRISTIAN CHURCH OF GOD
Reports and Financial Statements
Statement of Financial Activities (including Income and Expenditure Account) for the year ended 31ST MARCH 2021
| Unrestricted Funds Notes £ Incoming resources: Voluntary Income 3 153,511 Gift Aid Claims Receipt 40,277 Grants received 31,945 Bank Interest received 37 Other Income 8,165 Total Incoming Resources 233,935 Resources Expended: Resources Expended: 6 161,934 Total Resources Expended 161,934 Net surplus/ (deficit) for the year 72,001 Opening funds 190,097 Closing funds 7 262,098 |
Total Funds 2021 £ 153,511 40,277 31,945 37 8,165 233,935 161,934 161,934 72,001 190,097 262,098 |
Total Funds 2020 £ 158,872 20,994 13,800 125 17,796 |
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| 211,587 | ||
| 186,241 | ||
| 186,241 | ||
| 25,346 164,751 |
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| 190,097 |
There are no restricted funds at the end of the year.
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GOD'S HOUSE INTERNATIONAL CENTRE REDEEMED CHRISTIAN CHURCH OF GOD Reports and Financial Statements
Balance Sheet as at 31ST MARCH 2021
| 2021 | 2020 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Notes | £ | £ | £ | £ | |
| Fixed assets | 2 | ||||
| Fittings & Equipment | 19,983 | 18,587 | |||
| Motor Vehicle | 1,570 | 1,962 | |||
| 21,553 | 20,549 | ||||
| Net Current Assets | |||||
| Debtors | 4 | 12,733 | 12,733 | ||
| Cash at Bank and in Hand | 258,779 | 170,403 | |||
| Less: Current Liabilities | 5 | (30,967) | (13,588) | ||
| 240,545 | 169,548 | ||||
| Net Assets | 262,098 | 190,097 | |||
| REPRESENTED BY: | |||||
| Unrestricted Funds | 7 | 262,098 | 190,097 | ||
| 262,098 | 190,097 | ||||
| Signed on behalf the trustees | |||||
| ………………………………. | Date ………………………………. | ||||
| Mrs Lucy Muchina (Chairperson) |
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GOD'S HOUSE INTERNATIONAL CENTRE REDEEMED CHRISTIAN CHURCH OF GOD Reports and Financial Statements
Notes forming part of the financial statements for the year ended 31ST MARCH 2021
1. Accounting policies
a) The accounts (financial statements) have been prepared in accordance with the Statement of Recommended Practice: 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 in October 2019 and the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) and the Charities Act 2011 and UK Generally Accepted Practice as it applies from 1 January 2019.
b) Voluntary income is received by the way of donations towards religious tithes and offerings. Donations received is included in full in the Statement of Financial Activities in the year in which they are received.
c) Resources expended are recognised in the period in which they are incurred. Resources expended include attributable VAT which cannot be recovered.
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d) Depreciation is provided at rates calculated to write off the cost of each asset over its expected useful life as follows: - Fixtures Equipment & Furniture 20%
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Motor Vehicles 20%
e) Unrestricted funds are donations and other incoming resources received for the objects of the charity without further specified purpose and are available as general funds.
f) Restricted funds are to be used for specific purposes as laid down by the donor.
| 2. Tangible Fixed Assets Cost: As at 1st of April 2020 Addition As at 31ST MARCH 2021 Depreciation: As at 1st of April 2020 Charge As at 31ST MARCH 2021 Net Book Value: As at 31ST MARCH 2021 As at 1-Apr-2020 3. Voluntary Income Tithe & offering Building fund donations |
Equipment & Fittings £ 94,131 6,392 100,523 75,544 4,996 80,540 19,983 18,587 |
Motor Vehicle £ 12,630 - 12,630 10,668 392 11,060 1,570 1,962 2021 £ 152,486 1,025 153,511 |
Total £ 106,761 6,392 |
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| 113,153 | |||
| 86,212 5,388 |
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| 91,600 | |||
| 21,553 | |||
| 20,549 | |||
| 2020 £ 153,832 5,040 |
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| 158,872 |
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GOD'S HOUSE INTERNATIONAL CENTRE REDEEMED CHRISTIAN CHURCH OF GOD Reports and Financial Statements
Notes forming part of the financial statements for the year ended 31ST MARCH 2021
| 4. Debtors & Prepayments Members Loans Refund for Youth retreat 5. Current Liabilities Accrual for Accountacy fee Accrual for Rent payments Pensions Wages control Tax and National Insurance 6. Resources Expended RCCG Mission & Central Office Contbutions Welfare, Donations & Honorarium Community Programmes & Outreach Salaries & NI Pension Cost Rent & Rates Heat, Light & Water Insurance & Licences Repairs & Renewals Travelling & Motor Expenses Training & Development Telephone & Internet Printing, Postage & Stationery Multimedia & Consumables Books & Clergy Materials Housekeeping & Security Waste Disposal & Cleaning Accountancy Fees Bank Charges & Interest Sundry Expenses Depreciation Total 7 Movement in funds Opening 1-Apr-2020 £ Building fund 104,929 Yoevil church 37,652 General Funds 47,516 Total Funds 190,097 |
Incoming Funds £ 1,025 33,264 199,646 233,935 |
2021 2020 £ £ 10,000 10,000 2,733 2,733 12,733 12,733 £ £ 1,080 1,036 21,660 10,830 982 385 846 - 6,399 1,337 30,967 13,588 £ £ 3,510 7,310 25,534 10,707 10,052 34,440 71,331 70,430 3,556 3,282 13,374 13,960 7,690 5,178 5,541 2,486 670 8,116 4,218 2,675 - 2,976 1,827 2,128 850 4,694 3,592 3,525 103 2,049 885 2,046 1,163 956 1,595 2,031 355 1,488 700 626 5,388 5,138 161,934 186,241 Outgoing Closing Funds 31-Mar-2021 £ £ - 105,954 (12,555) 58,361 (149,379) 97,783 (161,934) 262,098 |
2020 £ 10,000 2,733 |
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| 12,733 | |||
| £ 1,036 10,830 385 - 1,337 |
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| 13,588 | |||
| £ 7,310 10,707 34,440 70,430 3,282 13,960 5,178 2,486 8,116 2,675 2,976 2,128 4,694 3,525 2,049 2,046 956 2,031 1,488 626 5,138 |
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| 186,241 | |||
| 262,098 |
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Registered Charity No: 1090243
GOD'S HOUSE INTERNATIONAL CENTRE REDEEMED CHRISTIAN CHURCH OF GOD
Reports and Financial Statements Year ended: 31ST MARCH 2021
AL Accounting Solutions Limited
Chartered Certified Accountants 21A Brighton Road South Croydon Surrey CR2 6EA
GOD'S HOUSE INTERNATIONAL CENTRE REDEEMED CHRISTIAN CHURCH OF GOD Reports and Financial Statements
Contents
| Page No | |
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| 1 | Legal and administrative information |
| 2-3 | Trustees Report |
| 4 | Independent Examiner's report to the Trustees |
| 5 | Statement of Financial Activities |
| 6 | Balance Sheet |
| 7-8 | Notes forming part of the financial statements |