Charity registration number 1105462 (England and Wales)
HOUSE OF EMPOWERMENT INTERNATIONAL MINISTRY ANNUAL REPORT AND UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
HOUSE OF EMPOWERMENT INTERNATIONAL MINISTRY
LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION
Trustees
Edward Mensah Richard Nartey
Charity number
1105462
Principal address Salem House Lady Lane Coventry England CV6 6AZ
Independent examiner
James Michael Rose FMAAT First Floor Eagle House 14 Queens Road Coventry CV1 3EG
HOUSE OF EMPOWERMENT INTERNATIONAL MINISTRY
CONTENTS
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| Trustees' report | 1 - 2 |
| Independent examiner's report | 3 |
| Statement of financial activities | 4 |
| Balance sheet | 5 |
| Notes to the financial statements | 6 - 14 |
HOUSE OF EMPOWERMENT INTERNATIONAL MINISTRY
TRUSTEES' REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
The trustees present their annual report and financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2025.
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the accounting policies set out in note 1 to the financial statements and comply with the charity's governing document, the Charities Act 2011, FRS 102 "The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland" and the Charities SORP "Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102)".
Objectives and activities
The charity continued to impact on the community through its programmes. Some of the man activities geared towards its public benefit objectives are:
1) Operating community and church activities out of premises it now owns in Lady Lane, Longford. Plans are in preparation for the repair and refurbishment of this historic former Baptist chapel over the next couple of years, so that it better serves the local community.
2) The church has been running an over 50s singing and luncheon club for the local residents of Longford and further afield.
3) We continue to support charities with regular donations.
5) The church is involved in various missionary work in Africa.
Financial review
Please refer to the annexed accounts for the details of the Financial Statements for the period ended 31 March 2023.
Trustees Responsibilities in Relation to the Financial Statements
The Charities Act requires the Trustees to prepare 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 requested to:
a) Select suitable accounting policies and then 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 enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Charities Act. 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 ad other irregularities.
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HOUSE OF EMPOWERMENT INTERNATIONAL MINISTRY
TRUSTEES' REPORT (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
The Trustees' report was approved by the Board of Trustees.
Edward Mensah Trustee
Richard Nartey Trustee
3 February 2026
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HOUSE OF EMPOWERMENT INTERNATIONAL MINISTRY
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT
TO THE TRUSTEES OF HOUSE OF EMPOWERMENT INTERNATIONAL MINISTRY
I report to the trustees on my examination of the financial statements of House of Empowerment International Ministry (the charity) for the year ended 31 March 2025.
Responsibilities and basis of report
As the trustees of the charity you are responsible for the preparation of the financial statements in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011.
I report in respect of my examination of the charity’s financial statements carried out under section 145 of the Charities Act 2011. In carrying out my examination I have followed the Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Charities Act 2011.
Independent examiner's statement
Since the charity’s gross income exceeded £250,000, the independent examiner must be a member of a body listed in section 145 of the Charities Act 2011. I confirm that I am qualified to undertake the examination because I am a member of [ENTER IN DATABASE cy1015], which is one of the listed bodies.
Your attention is drawn to the fact that the charity has prepared the financial statements in accordance with the relevant version of the Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their financial statements in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) in preference to the Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice issued on 1 April 2005 which is referred to in the extant regulations but has now been withdrawn. I understand that this has been done in order for the financial statements to provide a true and fair view in accordance with UK Generally Accepted Accounting Practice.
I have completed my examination. I confirm that no matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect:
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1 accounting records were not kept in respect of the charity as required by section 130 of the Charities Act 2011.
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2 the financial statements do not accord with those records; or
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3 the financial statements do not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the form and content of financial statements set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement that the financial statements 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 financial statements to be reached.
James Michael Rose FMAAT
First Floor Eagle House 14 Queens Road Coventry CV1 3EG
Dated: 3 February 2026
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HOUSE OF EMPOWERMENT INTERNATIONAL MINISTRY
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES INCLUDING INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
| Unrestricted | Unrestricted | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| funds | funds | ||
| 2025 | 2024 | ||
| Notes | £ | £ | |
| Income and endowments from: | |||
| Donations and legacies | 3 | 268,064 | 127,921 |
| Other income | 4 | 5,000 | 19,710 |
| Total income | 273,064 | 147,631 | |
| Expenditure on: | |||
| Charitable activities | 5 | 277,384 | 106,743 |
| Other expenditure | 10 | 879 | - |
| Total expenditure | 278,263 | 106,743 | |
| Net income/(expenditure) and movement in funds | (5,199) | 40,888 | |
| Reconciliation of funds: | |||
| Fund balances at 1 April 2024 | 125,941 | 85,053 | |
| Fund balances at 31 March 2025 | 120,742 | 125,941 |
The statement of financial activities includes all gains and losses recognised in the year. All income and expenditure derive from continuing activities.
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HOUSE OF EMPOWERMENT INTERNATIONAL MINISTRY
BALANCE SHEET
AS AT 31 MARCH 2025
| Notes Fixed assets Tangible assets 12 Current assets Stocks 13 Debtors 14 Cash at bank and in hand Creditors: amounts falling due within one year 16 Net current liabilities Total assets less current liabilities Creditors: amounts falling due after more than one year 17 Net assets The funds of the charity Unrestricted funds 19 |
2025 £ £ 320,466 1,200 863 970 3,033 (55,530) (52,497) 267,969 (147,227) 120,742 120,742 120,742 |
2024 £ £ 315,992 1,200 3,218 3,072 7,490 (15,789) (8,299) 307,693 (181,752) 125,941 125,941 125,941 |
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The financial statements were approved by the trustees on 3 February 2026
Edward Mensah Trustee
Richard Nartey Trustee
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HOUSE OF EMPOWERMENT INTERNATIONAL MINISTRY
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
1 Accounting policies
Charity information
House of Empowerment International Ministry is a unincorporated charity.
1.1 Accounting convention
The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention, modified to include the revaluation of freehold properties and to include investment properties and certain financial instruments at fair value. The principal accounting policies adopted are set out below.
The financial statements have departed from the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 only to the extent required to provide a true and fair view. This departure has involved following the Statement of Recommended Practice for charities applying FRS 102 rather than the version of the Statement of Recommended Practice which is referred to in the Regulations but which has since been withdrawn.
The financial statements are prepared in sterling, which is the functional currency of the charity. Monetary amounts in these financial statements are rounded to the nearest £.
The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention, [modified to include the revaluation of freehold properties and to include investment properties and certain financial instruments at fair value]. The principal accounting policies adopted are set out below.
1.2 Going concern
At the time of approving the financial statements, the trustees have a reasonable expectation that the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. Thus the trustees continue to adopt the going concern basis of accounting in preparing the financial statements.
1.3 Charitable funds
Unrestricted funds are available for use at the discretion of the trustees in furtherance of their charitable objectives.
Restricted funds are subject to specific conditions by donors or grantors as to how they may be used. The purposes and uses of the restricted funds are set out in the notes to the financial statements.
Endowment funds are subject to specific conditions by donors that the capital must be maintained by the charity.
1.4 Income
Income is recognised when the charity is legally entitled to it after any performance conditions have been met, the amounts can be measured reliably, and it is probable that income will be received.
Cash donations are recognised on receipt. Other donations are recognised once the charity has been notified of the donation, unless performance conditions require deferral of the amount. Income tax recoverable in relation to donations received under Gift Aid or deeds of covenant is recognised at the time of the donation.
Legacies are recognised on receipt or otherwise if the charity has been notified of an impending distribution, the amount is known, and receipt is expected. If the amount is not known, the legacy is treated as a contingent asset.
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HOUSE OF EMPOWERMENT INTERNATIONAL MINISTRY
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
1 Accounting policies
(Continued)
1.5 Expenditure
Expenditure is recognised once there is a legal or constructive obligation to transfer economic benefit to a third party, it is probable that a transfer of economic benefits will be required in settlement, and the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably.
Expenditure is classified by activity. The costs of each activity are made up of the total of direct costs and shared costs, including support costs involved in undertaking each activity. Direct costs attributable to a single activity are allocated directly to that activity. Shared costs which contribute to more than one activity and support costs which are not attributable to a single activity are apportioned between those activities on a basis consistent with the use of resources. Central staff costs are allocated on the basis of time spent, and depreciation charges are allocated on the portion of the asset’s use.
1.6 Tangible fixed assets
Tangible fixed assets are initially measured at cost and subsequently measured at cost or valuation, net of depreciation and any impairment losses.
Depreciation is recognised so as to write off the cost or valuation of assets less their residual values over their useful lives on the following bases:
Property No depreciation Plant and equipment 20% reducing balance
The gain or loss arising on the disposal of an asset is determined as the difference between the sale proceeds and the carrying value of the asset, and is recognised in the statement of financial activities.
1.7 Impairment of fixed assets
At each reporting end date, the charity reviews the carrying amounts of its tangible assets to determine whether there is any indication that those assets have suffered an impairment loss. If any such indication exists, the recoverable amount of the asset is estimated in order to determine the extent of the impairment loss (if any).
1.8 Stocks
Stocks are stated at the lower of cost and estimated selling price less costs to complete and sell. Cost comprises direct materials and, where applicable, direct labour costs and those overheads that have been incurred in bringing the stocks to their present location and condition. Items held for distribution at no or nominal consideration are measured the lower of replacement cost and cost.
Net realisable value is the estimated selling price less all estimated costs of completion and costs to be incurred in marketing, selling and distribution.
1.9 Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents include cash in hand, deposits held at call with banks, other short-term liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less, and bank overdrafts. Bank overdrafts are shown within borrowings in current liabilities.
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HOUSE OF EMPOWERMENT INTERNATIONAL MINISTRY
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
1 Accounting policies
(Continued)
1.10 Financial instruments
The charity has elected to apply the provisions of Section 11 ‘Basic Financial Instruments’ and Section 12 ‘Other Financial Instruments Issues’ of FRS 102 to all of its financial instruments.
Financial instruments are recognised in the charity's balance sheet when the charity becomes party to the contractual provisions of the instrument.
Financial assets and liabilities are offset, with the net amounts presented in the financial statements, when there is a legally enforceable right to set off the recognised amounts and there is an intention to settle on a net basis or to realise the asset and settle the liability simultaneously.
Basic financial assets
Basic financial assets, which include debtors and cash and bank balances, are initially measured at transaction price including transaction costs and are subsequently carried at amortised cost using the effective interest method unless the arrangement constitutes a financing transaction, where the transaction is measured at the present value of the future receipts discounted at a market rate of interest. Financial assets classified as receivable within one year are not amortised.
Basic financial liabilities
Basic financial liabilities, including creditors and bank loans are initially recognised at transaction price unless the arrangement constitutes a financing transaction, where the debt instrument is measured at the present value of the future payments discounted at a market rate of interest. Financial liabilities classified as payable within one year are not amortised.
Debt instruments are subsequently carried at amortised cost, using the effective interest rate method.
Trade creditors are obligations to pay for goods or services that have been acquired in the ordinary course of operations from suppliers. Amounts payable are classified as current liabilities if payment is due within one year or less. If not, they are presented as non-current liabilities. Trade creditors are recognised initially at transaction price and subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method.
Derecognition of financial liabilities
Financial liabilities are derecognised when the charity’s contractual obligations expire or are discharged or cancelled.
1.11 Employee benefits
The cost of any unused holiday entitlement is recognised in the period in which the employee’s services are received.
Termination benefits are recognised immediately as an expense when the charity is demonstrably committed to terminate the employment of an employee or to provide termination benefits.
1.12 Retirement benefits
Payments to defined contribution retirement benefit schemes are charged as an expense as they fall due.
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HOUSE OF EMPOWERMENT INTERNATIONAL MINISTRY
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
2 Critical accounting estimates and judgements
In the application of the charity’s accounting policies, the trustees are required to make judgements, estimates and assumptions about the carrying amount of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. The estimates and associated assumptions are based on historical experience and other factors that are considered to be relevant. Actual results may differ from these estimates.
The estimates and underlying assumptions are reviewed on an ongoing basis. Revisions to accounting estimates are recognised in the period in which the estimate is revised where the revision affects only that period, or in the period of the revision and future periods where the revision affects both current and future periods.
3 Donations and legacies
| **Unrestricted ** | Unrestricted | |
|---|---|---|
| funds | funds | |
| 2025 | 2024 | |
| £ | £ | |
| Donations and gifts | 230,697 | 108,907 |
| Legacies receivable | 37,367 | 19,014 |
| 268,064 | 127,921 |
4 Other income
| Unrestricted | Unrestricted | |
|---|---|---|
| funds | funds | |
| 2025 | 2024 | |
| £ | £ | |
| Net gain on disposal of tangible fixed assets | - | 18,884 |
| Employers allowance | 5,000 | 826 |
| 5,000 | 826 |
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HOUSE OF EMPOWERMENT INTERNATIONAL MINISTRY
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
5 Charitable activities
| Charitable | Charitable | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| expenditure | expenditure | ||
| 2025 | 2024 | ||
| £ | £ | ||
| Staff costs | 167,785 | 48,704 | |
| Depreciation | (4,475) | 6,058 | |
| Ministry resources | 39,559 | 18,394 | |
| Rent and rates | 2,290 | 2,319 | |
| Hire and rentals | - | 297 | |
| Telephone | 2,821 | 3,098 | |
| Printing, postage and stationary | 115 | 2,306 | |
| Repairs and maintenance | 4,971 | 1,080 | |
| Legal and professional | 23,970 | 1,190 | |
| Sundry expenses | 13,570 | 3,715 | |
| Bank charges | 6,041 | 6,196 | |
| Light and heat | 9,596 | 4,664 | |
| Insurance | 5,941 | 3,741 | |
| Cleaning | 4,134 | 4,001 | |
| Donation | 916 | 830 | |
| 277,234 | 106,593 | ||
| Share of governance costs (see note 6) | 150 | 150 | |
| 277,384 | 106,743 | ||
| 6 | Support costs allocated to activities | ||
| 2025 | 2024 | ||
| £ | £ | ||
| Governance costs | 150 | 150 | |
| Analysed between: | |||
| Independent examination | 150 | 150 | |
| 7 | Net movement in funds | 2025 | 2024 |
| £ | £ | ||
| The net movement in funds is stated after charging/(crediting): | |||
| Fees payable for the independent examination of the charity's financial | |||
| statements | - | - | |
| Depreciation of owned tangible fixed assets | (4,475) | 6,057 | |
| Loss/(profit) on disposal of tangible fixed assets | - | (18,884) |
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HOUSE OF EMPOWERMENT INTERNATIONAL MINISTRY
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
8 Trustees
None of the trustees (or any persons connected with them) received any remuneration or benefits from the charity during the year.
9 Employees
The average monthly number of employees during the year was:
| Employment costs Wages and salaries Other pension costs |
2025 Number 9 2025 £ 165,526 2,259 167,785 |
2024 Number 7 |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 £ 48,578 126 |
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| 48,704 |
There were no employees whose annual remuneration was more than £60,000.
10 Other expenditure
| Unrestricted | Unrestricted | |
|---|---|---|
| funds | funds | |
| 2025 | 2024 | |
| £ | £ | |
| Financing costs | 879 | - |
11 Taxation
The charity is exempt from taxation on its activities because all its income is applied for charitable purposes.
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HOUSE OF EMPOWERMENT INTERNATIONAL MINISTRY
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
| 12 Tangible fixed assets Cost At 1 April 2024 At 31 March 2025 Depreciation and impairment At 1 April 2024 Depreciation charged in the year At 31 March 2025 Carrying amount At 31 March 2025 At 31 March 2024 |
Property Plant and equipment £ £ 317,652 26,726 317,652 26,726 - 23,209 - 703 - 23,912 317,652 2,814 317,652 3,518 |
Motor vehicles £ - - 5,178 (5,178) - - (5,178) |
Total £ 344,378 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 344,378 | |||
| 28,387 (4,475 |
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| 23,912 | |||
| 320,466 | |||
| 315,992 |
The carrying value of land included in land and buildings comprises:
| 2025 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|
| £ | £ | |
| Freehold | 317,652 | 317,652 |
Land and buildings with a carrying amount of £317,652 were valued at 31st March 2025 by the trustees on an open market value for existing use basis.
| 13 Stocks Stock of books 14 Debtors Amounts falling due within one year: Other debtors |
2025 £ 1,200 2025 £ 863 |
2024 £ 1,200 |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 £ 3,218 |
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HOUSE OF EMPOWERMENT INTERNATIONAL MINISTRY
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
| 15 Loans and overdrafts Bank loans Payable within one year Payable after one year The long-term loans are secured by fixed charges over property. 16 Creditors: amounts falling due within one year Notes Bank loans 15 Other taxation and social security Other creditors Accruals and deferred income 17 Creditors: amounts falling due after more than one year Notes Bank loans 15 18 Retirement benefit schemes Defined contribution schemes Charge to profit or loss in respect of defined contribution schemes |
2025 £ 153,894 6,667 147,227 2025 £ 6,667 16,505 30,258 2,100 55,530 2025 £ 147,227 2025 £ 119 |
2024 £ 188,419 |
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| 6,667 181,752 |
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| 2024 £ 6,667 3,515 4,207 1,400 |
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| 15,789 | ||
| 2024 £ 181,752 |
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| 2024 £ 7 |
The charity operates a defined contribution pension scheme for all qualifying employees. The assets of the scheme are held separately from those of the charity in an independently administered fund.
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HOUSE OF EMPOWERMENT INTERNATIONAL MINISTRY
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
19 Unrestricted funds
The unrestricted funds of the charity comprise the unexpended balances of donations and grants which are not subject to specific conditions by donors and grantors as to how they may be used. These include designated funds which have been set aside out of unrestricted funds by the trustees for specific purposes.
| At 1 April | Incoming | Resources | At 31 March | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | resources | expended | 2025 | |
| £ | £ | £ | £ | |
| General funds | 125,941 | 273,064 | (278,263) | 120,742 |
| Previous year: | At 1 April | Incoming | Resources | At 31 March |
| 2023 | resources | expended | 2024 | |
| £ | £ | £ | £ | |
| General funds | 85,053 | 147,631 | (106,743) | 125,941 |
20 Related party transactions
There were no disclosable related party transactions during the year (2024 - none).
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