**REDEEMED CHRISTIAN CHURCH OF GOD WINNERS WAY TRUSTEE'S REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2022** **CHARITY REGISTRATION NUMBER: 1120706** ## **REDEEMED CHRISTIAN CHURCH OF GOD WINNERS WAY FINANCIAL STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2022** |**CONTENTS**|**PAGE**| |---|---| |LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION|1| |REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES|2- 4| |REPORT OF THE INDEPENDENT EXAMINER|5| |STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES|6| |BALANCE SHEET|7| |NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS|8 – 11| |INCOME AND EXPENDITURE - CHURCH|12| |INCOME AND EXPENDITURE - NURSERY|13| ## **REDEEMED CHRISTIAN CHURCH OF GOD WINNERS WAY** **LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION** **FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2022** ## **CHARITY REGISTRATION NUMBER: 1120706** **Registered Office** **Rehoboth House Brent Way Dartford DA2 6DA** **Trustees: PASTOR SAMUEL OLADELE BAKARE DEACONESS YEMISI KOFOWOROLA DISU RAPHAEL AKANDE** ## **Accountant:** **AACSL Accountants Limited 1st Floor North** **Westgate House Harlow Essex** **CM20 1YS** ## **REDEEMED CHRISTIAN CHURCH OF GOD, WINNERS WAY REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES** ## **FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2022** The trustees present their report with the financial statements of the charity for the year ended 31st December 2022. The trustees have adopted the provisions of the Statement of Recommended Practice (SORP) 'Accounting and Reporting by Charities' issued in March 2005. ## **REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS** ## **Registered Charity Number: 1120706** ## **STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT GOVERNING DOCUMENT** The charity is controlled by its governing document, a deed of trust, and constitutes an unincorporated charity. ## **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 assurance against fraud and error. ## **CONSTITUTION** The Charity is constituted under a Trust Deed dated 2007 and our Charity number is 1120706, on the central register of the Charity Commission of England and Wales. ## **INTRODUCTION** The principal objective of the Charity is the advancement of the Christian faith worldwide and relief of poverty. Our purpose is to raise standards and influencing our society. We engage in many Community activities alongside our primary aim, which is to spread the gospel and win souls for Jesus. ## **METHOD OF APPOINTMENT OR ELECTION OF TRUSTEES** The management of the Charity is the responsibility of the trustees who are elected and co- opted under the terms of the Trustee Deed. ## **ORGANISATIONAL STRUCTURE AND DECISION MAKING** The church is organised so that the Trustees meet regularly to manage its affairs. There is a full- time Minister and a part-time office administrator, who manages the day-to-day administration of the church ## **RELATED PARTY RELATIONSHIPS** RCCG-Winners way Dartford is a member of Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) which has parishes all over the world. The relationship is governed by an 'Agreement for common purposes' between the parishes and RCCG. ## **REDEEMED CHRISTIAN CHURCH OF GOD, WINNERS WAY** ## **REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES** ## **FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2022** ## **OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES** ## **DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES AND ACHIEVEMENT IN THE YEAR** The Redeemed Christian Church of God - Winners' Way, Dartford is a charity with the primary objective of reaching out to the people about our Christian Faith with focus. Our purpose is to advance the Christian Faith through preaching, education, weekly evangelism in this nation (United Kingdom) and the worldwide as the trustees may think necessary from time to time. We engage in many community activities alongside our primary aim, which is to spread the gospel of our Lord and saviour Jesus Christ and win souls for Him. We do this with the aim to: - To relieve and alleviate persons who are in conditions of need, or hardship or those who are sick, aged, disabled and to relive the distress caused thereby in our location and in such other parts of the U.K. or the world as the trustees may consider necessary. ## **Ensuring that our work deliver our aims** We engage in regular reviews of our aims, objectives and activities each year. This review looks at what we achieved so far and the outcomes of our work in the previous year's and at the success of each key activity and the benefits they have brought to those group of people we are set out to help. It helps us remain focused on our stated purposes as a charitable organisation. ## **THE FOCUS OF OUR WORK** Our main objectives for the year continued to be the advancement of the Christian religion and to strive to improve the living condition of the needy. ## **The strategies we applied in meeting these objectives are:** Provision of weekly church services on Monday morning prayer meeting, Wednesday Bible study, Friday prayer meetings and communion service, and Sunday for celebration service. To minister to the physical, material and spiritual needs of the members and visitors alike. Provision of the nursery school that serves the community with the early year’s education, it opens from Monday to Friday throughout the year. Provisions of special events, meetings and training to meet the specific needs of the target groups in the church and the community, for example, elders’ group, men's group, women's group, youth group, children church, single and newly married group (More Than Diamond). Regular prayer meetings are held by the church for the members of the church, members of our community, counsellors, members of parliament, prime minister, the monarch, council leaders, our mayor, members of the police force and businesses in our community. Focusing on the material needs of certain members undergoing difficult financial situations due to sickness, unemployment, homelessness and those falling on difficult times. We worked with other Christian organisations, through the project ' Churches working together in Dartford’, in order to advance the preaching of the gospel. We achieved this through the: - Provision of pastoral care for the members and visitors to the church and members of the community. - Provision of our church hall for community projects, meetings and special events e.g., music concert and conferences. - Provision of sleeping bags, blanket, jumpers and winters clothing to those in need during winter months. - Provision of store vouchers and hampers to those in need. ## **REDEEMED CHRISTIAN CHURCH OF GOD, WINNERS WAY REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES** ## **FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2022** ## **SIGNIFICANT ACTIVITIES** Our main activities and who we are trying to help are described below. All our charitable activities focus on the advancement of the Christian religion and the relief of poverty. ## **How our activities deliver public benefits:** Ministering weekly to the spiritual needs of the people through bible teaching, bible study, prayer meetings, communion service, water baptism service, pastoral counselling and evangelism. Our main focus as a church is the outreach for souls. ## **Who used and benefited from our services:** Our church services are presented to our regular members, visitors and occasional seekers. We minister to the physical and spiritual needs of the members in our services and give specific consideration to the seekers or new comers in our midst who may not necessarily have a church background; or may not understand the process of coming to the Christian Faith. We also help with the relief of poverty and hardship amongst both regular and non-regular members who face periods of unemployment, financial hardships, due to marriage breakdowns or the lack of financial resources. ## **Significant activities** Our community barbecue on the last Saturday of August was again well attended by members and invited guests; it proved to be fun and interactive. The nursery remains a strong part of the community and continues to grow stronger. It continues to attract children from the wider communities in and around Dartford. We increased the number of staff due to increased children intake and ensure that staff received continued training and professional development. We also embarked on a refurbishment program which greatly improved and enhanced our facilities. Our charges reflected our charitable status, and makes us competitive with other providers in the area. The Winning Child Nursery is a true reflection of the diversity of our community and the nation as a whole. Our current nursery staff are drawn from ethnicity and reflects the community. We employed qualified nursery practitioners, who promotes our uniqueness and help us to celebrate our diversity. This year, we increased the number of graduates who enter into primary education. The trustees are pleased to report that the church continues to be spiritually successful; by ministering to the needs of many people. We have maintained our membership and continue to invite and reach out to the community. We continue to pray that the community will support us more. The Church conducted two wedding ceremonies; performed numerous naming and dedication ceremonies for babies born to our members. We held annual seminars for families, celebrated our anniversary, held business development and business-related seminars. We also tackled issues facing women, the family and the community. These were done with the assistance of our workers in the various church departments, administration and ministries. We continue to provide annual and monthly youth program, youth ministries, children ministries and we supported other ministries that needed our support. Our multimedia department ensure that all messages are uploaded on our website along with pictures of our activities and other major events. The church celebrated its 20th years anniversary in march 2022. The celebration was over the weekend beginning 18th to 20th March 2022. The church celebrated the queen’s platinum jubilee on the 3rd June with members of the community in attendance, we had our local councillors with our deputy mayor in attendance. We had barbecue for the community, with go-cart racing cars for the children, face painting and many more activities, balloons with the queen’s pictures, books about the queen and mugs were also distributed to those in attendance. ## **REDEEMED CHRISTIAN CHURCH OF GOD, WINNERS WAY** ## **REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES** ## **FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2022** We remain committed to supporting the less privileged via our annual Christmas Dinner for the community in December. We also provided continuous training and seminars throughout the year. Our men and women group continue to remain very active during the course of the last financial year and alliances were made with other partner churches to foster the spreading of the gospel. ## **Future development.** The church will continue to explore various ways of spreading the gospel of Jesus Christ in an effective manner. The charity is also looking to grow its membership and to continue to develop its members in order to make a positive impact in the society while performing its charitable activities. We intend to plant more churches in different towns and cities in the coming year. Approved by order of the board of trustees on ................................. 12th April 2023….and signed ## **PASTOR SAMUEL OLADELE BAKARE** on behalf of the trust. Trustee 12th April 2023 ## **INDEPENDENT EXAMINERS REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF** ## **REDEEMED CHRISTIAN CHURCH OF GOD WINNERS WAY** ## **FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2022** I report on the accounts for the year ended 31 December 2022 set out on pages 7 to 12 of the financial statements. ## **Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner** The charity's trustees (who are also the directors for the purposes of company law) 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. Having satisfied myself that the charity is not subject to audit under company law and is eligible for independent examination, 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 145(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: - to keep accounting records in accordance with Section 130 of the 2011 Act; and - to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and to comply with the accounting requirements of the 2016 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. ## **AACSL Accountants Limited** **1st Floor North** **Westgate House** **Harlow** **Essex** **CM20 1YS** Signed: 12th April 2023. REDEB4ED CHRIsfTAN CHURCH (f GOD WtIlNERS WAY YEAR ENDED 31 DE￿MBER 2022 Un-restritsd RestrittEd FLmds 2022 Totsl Funds Totsl Funds 2022 2021 2022 NotEs INCOMING RESOURCS FROM CHARtTABLE ACTlVtTIES General Donations Other ¥icome 211.7 211.724 17S554 TOTAL INCOMING R￿OuRCEs 211,724 211,724 175554 RES01￿(cE5 ￿PENtED C05t of Generobng Fl￿dS Charitsble acbwtes Governance 99,767 11,2C•) 73.2 184,222 99,767 11,200 73.2S6 184222 57.921 11580 6&723 140,224 TOTAL RESOURCES EXPENDED Net ino)mel{outgoing) resources 27.￿12 27.502 35.331 Totsl ￿d$ broughthryrdrd 38?￿91 351560 Totsl fLmds carried fNward 415.393 415J93 387.891 All *ncuning resources are derwed frorn conty"nuirq opefJtsons. The thority hos no other goirs ar losses other than those recogn15ed in the Ststement of Financwl Acbwlbes. AS AT 31 DE(￿1￿ 2022 2022 Total 2021 Totsl Flx￿> ASSErs Tangibk P65ets 805.941 5.911 ojRRE￿ ASs￿s t*t*ors Cash at bank and in hand 13.8E6 15.792 rrent Lbab'litles c￿e￿t￿$. amourrts falling due wltNn one ￿ar 400 Total Psset Less Current Uatlllles 818,927 821,333 Current Llatslitles Credt(Ys: arnourts falling due m￿e cffie ￿ar 403,534 433,442 ASSErs 415,393 387,891 FINANC&) BY: Lknrestricted fun(ts Restrlcted Fun TOTAL Fu￿ io io li 415,393 423,222 415,393 423.222 PASTC%i WUEL ￿DELE BPI(&RE on behaw ofthe trust TrusÈe 3rd 4)nl 2023 ## **REDEEMED CHRISTIAN CHURCH OF GOD WINNERS WAY** ## **NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS** ## **FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2022** ## **ACCOUNTING POLICIES** ## **Basis of preparing the financial statements** The financial statements of the charity, which is a public benefit entity under FRS 102, have been prepared in accordance with the Charities SORP (FRS 102) '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) and the Charities Act 2016. Exemption has been taken from preparing a cash flow statement on the grounds that the charity qualifies as a small charity. ## **Incoming resources** All incoming resources are included on the Statement of Financial Activities when the charity is legally entitled to the income and the amount can be quantified with reasonable accuracy. ## **Tithes & Offerings** Income from tithes and offerings, is included in incoming resources when these are receivable Investment Income Investment income consists of net interest received during the year and accounted for as unrestricted fund. ## **Resources expended** Expenditure is accounted for on an accruals basis and has been classified under headings that aggregate all cost related to the category. Where costs cannot be directly attributed to particular headings they have been allocated to activities on a basis consistent with the use of resources. ## **Charitable activities** Costs of charitable activities are those costs relating to the activities carried out to meet the objectives of the Church. These include both directly attributable costs and apportioned support costs. ## **Governance costs** Governance costs are the costs associated with the strategic direction of the organisation and with meeting regulatory responsibilities including apportioned support cost. ## **Tangible fixed assets** Depreciation is provided at the following annual rates in order to write off the cost less estimated residual value of each asset over its estimated useful life. ## **Freehold Property** Fixtures and Fittings ## **Taxation** The charity is exempt from corporation tax on its charitable activities. ## **Fund Accounting** Unrestricted funds can be used in accordance with the charitable objectives at the discretion of the trustees. Restricted funds can only be used for particular restricted purposes within the objects of the charity. Restrictions arise when specified by the donor or when funds are raised for particular restricted purposes. REDEEMED CHRISTIAN CHURCH OF GOD W]MAEILS WAY NOTESTO THE ACCOIWITS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022 Note 2. Incornlno Resources- General Donab"ons 2022 Total Funds 2021 Total Funds Urbrestrirted Funds RestrKted Funds General Donatknr 211,724 211,724 175,554 211.n4 211,n4 175,554 Note 3. Incornlno Resources- Other Income 2022 Total Funds 2021 Total Funds Urbrestricted Fwbits RestrKtsd Funds Other Donato Events lThcome Other Incorne Note 4. RèsourtÈs Expènded - Acipiltiès 2022 Total Funds 2021 Total Funds Unre5trirted Fund5 Restr￿ed Funds Events & Other bank charge5 Cleaning costslLaundry 5tstionerv Hèad Off ice Remmitance Telephone & Intèrnet Honorarium 68,678 3.788 409 24 11,200 1,080 2.389 9.313 159 40 4,680 14.717 9.317 90 6. 125 531 540 8.050 1.436 22.974 18,200 68,678 3,788 409 24 11,200 1,080 2,389 9.313 159 40 4,680 14,717 9.317 90 6, 125 531 540 8.050 1.436 22,974 18,200 31,149 2.287 2,288 612 13,580 1,019 2,400 4.282 Rates Subsuiptknn Insurancè Repairs Equiprnent Software Travels Chanty Profes%onal Ftes Mernberfs Eypense Hotels Mortgage Interest Rènt- manse 4,907 6,956 12.291 1,052 7,563 7,620 25,506 18,200 183.742 183.742 141.712 Note 5. Resources Expen Governance 2022 Total Funds 2021 Totsl Funds Unrestrirted Funds RestrKted Funds l Accountancy Other profesS￿D31 fees 480 480 480 2022 2021 Freehold Property Office Equiprnent Note 6. TANGIBLE ASSETS Total Total Cost Addrbons Revaluation Disposal Total Costs 928.296 928.296 928.296 928.296 920.296 928.296 Oeprecihtwrb Balance brought forward Charge lor the year Dlsposal Transfers Balance £arrlèd forward 122.355 121355 122.355 122,355 122,355 122,355 Nel book value At 31 December 2019 805.941 805,941 805.941 At 31 December 2018 805.941 805,911 805.941 Note 8. Cash at bank and In hand 2022 2021 Cash ai bank Cash ai hand 13.866 6.665 Note 9. Credrtors: am(wJnts falliw due wrthth one year 2022 2021 Thls Ls made up as folows: Accountsncy Fees Other credltors IAc(ruals) 400 400 Note 10. Cred￿or$. amounts falllw due rnore thaD one year 2022 2021 Thls i8 made up as fomows: Other Loan5 Mortgage Loan 403.534 403.534 433.442 433.442 Note Li. Movement in Openir¥J balance Incorning resources Resources e￿ended Unrestricted funds Charrty's fund 184.222 184.222 211.724 Restncted funds 211,n4 1184,222) Note 11.1 Arbatysis of r￿1 assels by fvnd 2022 Total Funds 2021 Total Funds UnrestrKted Funds Restricted Funds Cash at bank and tn hand Other net assets {1iabilrt￿$) 13,866 401.527 415.393 13.866 401.527 415.393 15,792 372.099 387.891 Note L2. TRLISTEES REMUMERATION The Trustees did not reC*￿t arry emoluments rK+ tyjt of pocket expenses werè paid durino the year12022: Enill Note 13. A5 h compèTry. REDEEMED CHR15TNN CHURCH OF GOD W]NNERS WAY Is exempt from tax on Income and gains fallinq wrthin sectsjn 505 of the Taxe5 Ad 1988 or s256 of the Taxatlon of Charoèable Gains Act 1992 to the e￿ent that these arè apk4ied to *s Objec￿ No tax charoes have arisen In the Company. Note 14. Control The ultlmate conlrollrKJ partse5 are the Irustees. as #ated ¢Jn page 2.