2025-03-31-accounts - Eternal Life Sanctuary

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Eternal Life Sanctuary

CHARITY NUMBER

1096496

TRUSTEES REPORT

AND

ACCOUNT

Eternal Life Sanctuary Financial statement Year ended 31[st] March 2025

Contents

Charity information and professional advisers 4 Trustee’s report 5-6 Independent Examiner’s Report 7 Statement of financial activities (incorporating the income and expenditure account) 8 Balance sheet 9 Notes to the account

Registered Charity Name Eternal Life Sanctuary Charity Number 10964696 Registered Address 21 Cheetham Hill Road Manchester M4 4FY Trustees Special Apostle D Adesanya Snr. Apost. Mother G Adebayo Apost. Mother O Olaniyan M/S/A F W Adeyemi Principal Administrator Rev/ Capt. Mother S Olokun-Ola

Banker Barclays Bank Plc Leicester L87 2BB Independent Examiner SRT Accounting Services Ltd 83 Heathbank Road Manchester M9 0WB

About us

To evangelize and to arouse the Africans in Nigeria and the rest of the whole world with particular reference to the north west of England to the practice of spiritual Christian life and of those sublime principle of the Christian charity and faith

STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT

The Charity was established on 1996. Its Trust Deed was adopted in July 2002 and was registered with the Charity Commission on 13.03.2003 with registration number 1096496.

Recruitment and Appointment of Trustees

The recruitment and appointment of trustees is carried out in accordance with the charity’s constitution and with the consent of existing trustees. Suitable candidates are expected to demonstrate the ability to contribute effectively to the charity’s objectives while being sensitive to the needs and demands of the organisation.

Trustees are selected from diverse backgrounds that reflect the communities we serve. This ensures that the board brings a wide range of skills and perspectives, while also representing the diversity of the charity’s beneficiaries.

Trustees’ Induction and Training

New trustees receive a full briefing from existing trustees on the charity’s aims, activities, and operations. They are referred to the guidance for new trustees published by the Charity Commission and are encouraged to read the charity’s constitution, raising any questions with current trustees. Trustees are expected to be familiar with the charity’s work and to participate regularly in events and services. In line with ELS’s emphasis on staff and volunteer development, trustees are also supported to attend training courses that enhance their ability to contribute effectively to the organisation.

Risk Management

The trustees regularly review the major risks to which the charity is exposed, particularly those relating to governance, finance, operations, safeguarding, and reputation. Systems and procedures have been established to mitigate identified risks.

The following people serve as trustees during the period

Special Apost. D Adesanya

Snr. Apost. Mother G Adebayo

Apost. Mother O Olaniyan

M/S/A F W Adeyemi

Financial Oversight

Trustees have overall responsibility for the financial health of the charity. They review management accounts regularly, approve budgets, and monitor expenditure against planned activity. Independent scrutiny is carried out annually in line with the requirements of the Charity Commission.

ELS remains committed to ensuring that funds are spent responsibly, transparently, and in direct alignment with our charitable objectives. We actively seek to maximise the impact of every donation and grant received, while maintaining robust internal controls to safeguard the charity’s assets.

Public Benefit

The trustees confirm that, in exercising their powers and duties, they have complied with their statutory responsibility to have due regard to the guidance on public benefit published by the Charity Commission.

ELS delivers public benefit by supporting individuals and families spiritually, physically and emotionally.

Objects of the Charity, principal activities and organisation of our work Our Belief

To worship Almighty God in accordance with the teachings of the lord Jesus Christ and the
holy spirit
To administer spiritual healing
To promote excellence in the practice of the Christian religions
To engage in such activities that may promote or enhance national economy
To engage evangelism through voice preaching in churches, public places, radio, television
and through publications.

Activities of the charity for the year ended 31 March 2025

The youths retreat to Yorkshire
Black pool trip in Easter 2025
• Christmas feast for the homeless
Children Anniversary June 2025
Church 29th Anniversary

Eternal Life Sanctuary For The Year Ended 31st March, 2025 Independent Examiner's Report To the Trustees

I report on the accounts for the year ended 31st March, 2025 set out on pages 8 to 9

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(2) of the Charities Act 2011 (the 2011 Act)) and that an independent examination is required. The charity's gross income does not exceed £250,000 and I am qualified to undertake the examination by being a qualified member of ACCA.

It is my responsibility to: examine the accounts under Section 145 of the 2011 Act to follow the procedures laid down in the General Directions given by the Charity Commission (under Section l45(5)(b) of the 2011 Act); and 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 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 statements below.

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, in any material respect, the requirements 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 in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.

Olaniyi I Oladejo (FCCA,FCA,FFA) SRT Accounting Services Ltd 83 Heathbank Road Manchester M9 0WB

23/02/2026

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ETERNAL LIFE SANCTUARY
INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
Incomes £ £
Tithes and offering 26,666
Other donations
Development fund contribution
Total income 26,666
Expenditures
Rent 24,637
Other premises costs 437
Church activities 1,542
Electricity & Gas 484
Internet 30
Charitable donation 192
Book-keeping and accountancy fees 300
27,622
Income less expenditure -956
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ETERNAL LIFE SANCTUARY (Charity number - 1096496)
BALANCE SHEET AS AT 31 MARCH 2025
Assets £ £
Fixed asset - -
Total fixed asset -
Current asset
Cash & Bank 68 68
Current liabilities
Creditors 300 300
Net current asset -232
Reserves
Income and expenditure reserve -232
Reserves -232
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The financial statements were approved by the Board of Trustees on 20/02/2026 and were signed on its behalf by:

Approved by Board of Trustees

David Adesanya

23/02/2026

Special Apostle D Adesanya