Company Registration Number 06751712
Charity Reglstration Number
1127204
The Ascension Trust
Report and Financial Statements
31 December 2025
ASCENSION
TRUST

Thè A8censlon Trust
Report and accounts for the year ended 31 D￿ember 2025
Contents
Page
Charity Information
Trusteos, Annual Report
Statement of directors, responsibilitie$
Independent Examiner's Report
Funds Statements:
statement of Financial Activities
Statement of Finanth81 Activities- Prior Year
Balance sheet
Cash Flow Statement
Notes to the accounts
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Reference and Administrative Details
Company Registration Number 06751712
Charily Registration Number
1127204
Trustees:
Mrs B l Ojo (Chair- appointed effectivè 1 March 2026}
Mr S Aiyere (resigned effective 20 May 20261
Rev A M Bacon
Miss VV Cameron
Mrs C Calo
Dr C C Ekhalor
Ms J Hedman
Rev L W Isaa¢ OBE (Presidenti
Mr O Ladega
Mr T A Malhi83-Nwaulune (Vice Chair- appointed effective 1 March 20261
Mr J O N Ogunji Ire8igned effective 24 February 20261
MrA F Salmon
Father N J Quanrud (appointed effective 21 May 20261
Miss Stella Nneka OyEa Ezeogu lappoinled effective 4 August 20261
Secretary..
Mrs L Sinclair {appointed effeclThie 1 January 20261
Chlef Executive Off￿er
Mr S Aiyere {appointed effective 1 March 2026)
Registered Office:
Alpha HoLJSe,
Alpha Place,
58 Garth Road,
Morden,
Surrey
SM4 4TQ
Independent Examlner:
Fred Lamptey & Co,
Chartered Certified Accountanls,
26 Felslead Way,
Luton,
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Trustees, Report
The trustees. who are d1￿ctorS for the purposes of company law, present the annual report together
wrth the financial slalements and Indepèndent Examinerfs report of The Ascension Trust Ihereinafter
called "AT'} for the year ended 31 December 2025. This Report and the Accounts have be9n
prepared lo comply with the SORP FRS 102.
Structure, govemance and management
AT is a charitable company lim((ed by guarantee, governed by ils Memorandum and Articles of
Asso¢L*ion adopted on the 8 October 2008. It has no share capital and the liabilty of each member
in the event of winding-up is limrted lo £10. Prior to this, AT was a charrtable trust bul converted to a
Charitable Company limrted by guarantee due lo the rapid expansion of the Trust.
Rgcruilment and appointment of trustees
AT 15 run by a board of directors which ¢omprise$ 11 directors (Trusleesl. The Trustees are both
Trustees of the Charity and Directors of the Company. Wherè there is a need for new Trustees, these
would be identrfied and appoint￿ by the current Trustees.
Organisatlonal Structu
Al Pfesent, the 11 Trustees come from a vartety of professional b8¢kgrounds. each relevant to the
activities of the charity. The Board of Trustees meets at least four times a year, re¢eivinu reports from
the Chief Executive off￿er ICEOI about the actThirties of the ¢harty through ils various projects set out
below.
The day-to-day management of the organisalion is shouldered by a staff team, headed by the CEO.
Such day-t¢>day managernent is supervised by the CEO and a Management Team IMTI that includes
the Director of Devekjpment, the Legal & Policy Offi'cer, the Finance Manager, and the Operations
Manager.
The MT receives regular reports lat least mnthty) from the Finance Manager and serious
consideration Is given lo the stste of the charity's financ8s with appropriate reports being made to the
Board ol Directors for decisions to be made for the continuing financial viability of the Gharity. The
remuner8tion of the paid MT members Is revwed annually by the Board of Trustèés who takès into
consideration the19vel of pay accorded lo people in similar positions w¢lhin the Third Sector.
The charity wholly owns its subsidiary trading company, Ascension Commerc￿1 Limited, of which the
P￿SIdent is also a director and to whose meetings the CEO regularly attends. The principal business
of the trading subsidiary is the supply of uniforms lo Street Pastors, School and College Pastors, Rail
Pastors, Response Pastors, Bridge Watch volunteers, together with merchandise that promotes the
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Inductlon and training of trustees
The Chair of Trustees is responsible for the induction of any new Trijslee. New trustees receive a
Copy of the charity's governing document and the previous yearfs annual report and a copy of the
Charity Commission leaflet, The Essential Trustee.. Vvhat you need lo know, what you need lo do..
Public benefit
AT has a number of schemes in cperalion which actively serve the public, namely Street Pastors,
Prayer Pastors, Response Pastors. School and College Pastors, Rail Pastors, the 60140 YoLrth
Project, the Synergy Network, Overseas Mission and the Oyibi Project. the AT Beacon Proiecl, and
Bridge Watch. More detai18 are provided below.
The Iruslees confirm that they have complied wth the requirements of Section 4 of the Charities Act
2011 and have due regard lo the public benefrt guidanc@ published by the Chanly Commission for
England and Wales.
Objectives and activities
The principal objective of AT is the enrichment and advan¢emenl of the community through social
action, outreach, training and mission work. Each year the Iruslees review the obieclives and aclThiities
lo ensure that they continue lo reflect our aims. During this review. the trustees Consider the Charity
Commission's guidance on public benefit.
The aims of AT as set out in the charity's Memorandum of Assc£iation are summarised as folfows_'
{al To advan￿ the Christian faith.
{bl To relieve sickness and financjal hardship.
Icl To promote and preserve good physiGal, mental and emotional health.
This is achieved in the following ways..
For the benefrt of the public, transfomiing the direction of not only somebody's night but
somebody's life.
Offering human contad which reduc8s social isolation and provides connection within
communlcies.
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By the use ol vdunleers. infiuencing and giving power lo individuals over own lives and
ommunrf(ies.
Building strong resilient cc¥nmunilies.
Building positNe relationships with the police, local authorities and those who wish lo partner
with the Trust's initiatives to ￿(￿u￿ the challenges which is faced by all communities.
AT has demonstrated its power and ability to mobilise communrties and build posi(ive relationships
wfth ils partners, particularly the Poli￿, local authorities and churches that together we call "The
Urban Trinty"
As set out below (Achievements and Performance), the charty aims lo ensure and increase the safety
of communities in the night-time economy, safety in schools and colleges,. to prevent suicides al train
slalions and on central London bridges,. to support and counsel those Iraumatised by national Irag
events., engaging young people in positive community activities rather than gang-relaled violence and
drawing out the enomous potential that young people have to impact their peers and the wider
communty for good," improving health outcomes for wellness and resilience in communitios facing
challenges, disadvantage and in need of support,. building sOl￿darl1Y and co0￿ratIOn between
charities, community agencies, the police and local authofrties in addressing all the above issues.
More details are gThien in the Achievements and Performan￿ section below.
Volunteers
Volunteers perform a key tssk on behaw of AT. They are therefore central to meeting the aims and
objectives of AT. It would be impossible lo deliver our mission without them. Al present, there are
trained volunteers in England and Waies working for local charities operating under the AT umbrel
the initiatives of Street Pastors, School and College Pastors, Rail Pastors, Response Pastors and
Bridge W8lch. AT aims to sustain and Increase ils volunteer base. AT aims, through its social action
initiatives, lo train individuals for relevant and informed Interaction at local, national and international
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Achievements and performance
Trainlng
AT through ils social action initiatives aims lo train individuals for relevant and infomed interaction al
local, nation81 and international levels.
st￿et Pastors volunteers were added lo the F)oDI of Street Pastors serving the UK during
2025. The individuals being trained were able lo attend and complete their training through
the Ascension Trust's online training. Online training was laun¢hed in October 2020 with the
hope of delivering training lo all for Street Pastors, School, leadership courses, equality
courses and othei bespoke training courses lo both our Pastor initiatives and lo the public in
general.
New School Pastors trained online alongside Street Pastors in mental hea￿h, youth cuf(ure.
safeguarding, drugs and alcohol awareness, listening skills and prayer in 2025.
In-person training events look place across the networks in the areas of Street Pastors Rol$s
& Responsibilities, Refresher courses and School and College Pastors Roles &
Responsibilities and refresher.
From March - June 2025 Aseension Trust partnered with Urban Expression lo deliver the
Black Light online interactive course across eight sessions taking participants on a joumey
through the biblical thread of race, justice diversty, ielalionship and God's promise of
storation.
Projects
Street Pastors
Street Pastors
Street Pastors are trained volunteers who typically patrol the streets between the hours of 1 Opm and
4am, bul local areas can vary their patrol limes according lo local needs, with some areas patrolling
during the day or early evening. Street Pastors in some areas of the Gountry patrol markets, including
farmerfs markets, and were present at events such as the Isle of Wight Festival. Al present there are
local Street Pastor Inltlatives across the country wrth more inlernationalty.
(Website".
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Response Pastors
Response Pastors deSiver help to those who are impacted by major disasters at events such as
lerrorisl attacks. crashes and other incidents. They were last deployed in August 2024 following the
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School and College Pastors
School Pastors meet Students al the sch¢X)I gale, al the bus slop andlor go into sch¢)ols offering
friendship. safety and care. and are ￿adY lo help staff providing addrtional pastoral support in the
school environment and in encouraging young peop￿ who are hurting and vulnerable. S¢hool
Pastors also patrol local town ¢enlres and transport hubs where students congregate outside of
school hours. There are a growing number of School Pastor initialwes in the UK and intemationally.
(Website". www.school aslors.or
Rail Pastors
Rail Pastors help to patrol at train slalion platforms and on trains and like Street Pastors they offer a
caring, listening and helping presence, thereby reducing risk rraintsining the safely and wellbeing of
rail Iravellers on rail networks During the course of the year local teams reported interventions where
individuals had been intending to take their lives on raithy tracks. bul the teams, Interventions wwe
able lo help a number of individuals to slep ba¢k from the edge and prevent this from taking place.
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60140 Youth Project
Working in continued partnèrship with the Lambeth Methodist Circuit, and Young Life Inlernalional,
this project equips youn9 paople aged 12-18~years-old in the Borough of Lambelh to realise their full
potential and develop as responsible members of their community. A full-lime youth worker is
employed lo work alongside two part time volunteer workers wrthin the church and wider communty
lo equip and empower young people to play their part
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The Synergy Network
AT leads this network bringing together organisalions and individuals lo work collaboratively lo
8dére5s serious youth violence. currènt￿ working in London, relationship is koy as w8 arg stronger
together. The Synergy NettNork brings all voices to the tsble lo unite behind one cry to bring pe&e
and hope back to our streets and communities.
In 2025 the Synergy Ne￿0t* continued ils 'One Pledge, One Change, campaign which aims lo
reduce or eradicate violence against young people. The Synergy Nelworf( held a Standing Together
Weekend In July 2025 bringing together Churches, parachurch organisations, Charities and individuats
lo join forces in tackling serious youth violence. Iwebsrte.. https'.Ilwearesynergy.org.ukll.

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The AT Beacon Proj8ct
Building wellness and resilienGe in communities facing challenges, disadvantage and requiring
support, The AT Beacon Project IATBPI aims to improve lives, dismantle health inequalities and
disparf(ies and to reduce the impact of physical, psychological and social issues.
TheATBP'.
Dglivors projects and iniliatNes that ease the h8atth burdens on systems. communities and
indivKluals.
Promotes heaf(h, dismantles misinformation and protects wellbeing in response lo societal
challenges. inequities, disadvantage and deprivation.
Delwers these initiatives in partnership with key slakehoklers through ￿mmIsSIon1ng,
collaboration, partnership and enterprise.
Aligned with the NHS Long Tem PL2n, the ATBP focused on meeting people where they were,
offering prevention-fctused sUPPOrt, and creating Inclusive spaces.
The ATBP continued lo work across Lambelh, holding health and wellbeing hubs in local
communrties, co-designing and facililaling monthly community led wellbeing workshops, personalised
GP-led sessions and community outreach events promoting healthier living, Pfoviding access to
trusted sources on health and wellbeing.
The ATBP began the year with Journey to Wellness, a transformative workshop for participants of the
Fruic & Vegetable on Prescription Programme. The session explored theme5 such as "food as
medicine"
'heallh is weaKh and "enjoying a beautrful life" encouraging healthier habits and greater
self-agency. The workshop reinforced the value of safe spaces where communty members could
learn, reflect, and grow together. Participants also received training lo become peer wellbeing
coaches, enabling them lo lead grassroots health initiative5 across Lambeth.
During the year the ATBP supported individuals lo make healthy choices, provided mental health and
peer support. and facililaled education and webinars for churches, faith groups and local
communities.
The ATBP continued lo work Closely with Lambeth PublK Heatth and Impact on Urban Hea￿h. 11
continued in a joint initiative with the Alexander Rose CharrfLy on the charity's Fruit & Veg Rose
Voucher Scheme providing a fruTt and vègetables on prescript10n, and in 2025 welcomad 200
residents to the Lambelh Fruit & Vegetable on Prescription ILFVP} pr￿JraMMe, enhancing access to
fresh produce and sustainable eating habits.
In June 2025 the ATBP team celebrated ils first year of DLrtreach at the SW9 Leaming Centre in
Slockwell which has broadened the team's setvices for residents in the Brixton and Slockwell Park
area.
A milestone for the ATBP during the year was the delNery of well attended targeted cancer-
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Lambeth residents. These sessions highlighted the free screening services availabk across the
borough, with a strong focus on".
Breast cancer screening
Women's health and gynaecological can￿r screening
Bowel cancer screening
Lung cancer scrèening
As a result of ihe workshops many participants stepped forward as peer ambassadors, taking
information back lo their families, faith groups, and neighbourhood networf(s, helping to remove
stigma. ¢larify Miscon￿ptlon5. and build Confiden￿ in the screening process.
The year's events included five OLrtrea¢h even15 in the iconic Brixton Market, often seen as the heart
of Lambeth's culture and community. The ATBP team connected with maiket traders. long-11me
residents, and firsl-lime wsitors. The team delivered targeted checks made available through
conversations with the team's GPS, healthcare team. and partners from Moorfields Eye Hospital. The
final outreach was delivered in collaboration with Healthy Eaters, a long-term local market trader,
In November 2025 the AT8P launched ils second impact report on Phase 11 of the LFVP t)ffering an
in-depth evaluation of the initiative and IllLJminaling how prescribing fresh produce ean meaningful
improve health outcomes, reduce inequalities. and SLJPPOrt national priorities around preventlon-
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November 2025 was also when the ATBP held an apprecialk)n day which was an opportunity lo bring
together the programme's participants, partners, volunteers. and staff in a time of reflection,
celebration and recognition of the collective efforts behind the year's achievements. The event
included interactive wellbeing sessions and a chance lo hear directly from participants shafing
personal stories of how small ehanges had led to big shtfts in confidence, eating habits, and overall
wellbeing.
Bridge Watch
Through the Bridge Watch initiative, AT continued ils collaboration with a number of agencies and
organisalions including the Royal National Lifeboat InstilLJlion RNLI, the Port of London Authority, the
City of London Police, the London Fire Brigade, the Maritime & Coastguard Agency, Thrive LDN and
the Cty of London Corporation lo provide a service through volunteers who patrol the Thames bridges
in London where there have been frequant suicides, with a view to seeking to prevent these
happening.
The first patrol took place in De￿rnber 2023 and by the end of 2025. 56 volunteers had been trained.
In 2025 Bridge Watch volunteers Intervened on 54 occasions lo prevent the loss of life on five of
London's bridges.
Bridge Watch received ils initi81 funding from the Cty Bridge Trust {now known as the City Bridge
Foundalionl and since the launch of the initiative funders now include the Port of London Authority.
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Cheapside}, and the Fishmongers, Company Charitable Trust.
In October 2025 the work of Bridge Watch was featured in The Times, article titled, "The volunteers
who intervene lo stop suicides on London's bridges" (Website.. h
Overseas Mission
In 2025 AT organised a missKJn to Ghana in October wth 8 team of 17 individuals which included
healthcare professiona15 as well as ministers of religion and other professionals. The mission team
resumed work with the Kayayei Yothh Association IKYA) based in Agbogbloshie in Accra and
continued its partnership with the Apostolic Church in Acera.
Mission team nEmbers worked alongside the KYA, officials from the Ghanaian National Heatth
Insurance Scheme INHIS}, The Apostolic Church and workers al the Old Fadama CliniG, Dodowa
Village and Madina Village providing health checks. 18,000 Kayayei women and children, alongside
wider ¢ommunity members, were registered or re-regislered wtth the Ghanai8n NHIS after
sponsorship by the Ascension Trust.
The mission team relumed lo the Apostolic Church schools in Nima and Adabraka. The education
team was led by a former executwe head teacher from the UK who with other individuals from the
mission team worked alongside teaching staff al the local schods.
Oyibi Project
Situated in Greater Accra region, Ghana, the Oyibi Project is working with explotted young women,
and AT is now partnering with the Apostolic Church in Accra in delivering this project.
Principal funding sources
Abthough AT generates income by way of donations from the public and churches, the principal
funding source for the charity are ¢onlribulions from 115 varK)us initiatives lincluding Stre81 Pastors
Inilialivesl in the form of licen￿ fees. We would like lo thank our initiatives who, no￿lth8￿nding their
continued challenging circumstances, continue lo contribute to the central funds so that AT can
maintain ils services lo the Who￿ network.
The Board and its Finance Sub-committge remain vigilant in their commrtment to the work of AT,
seeking lo identify new opportunities to In¢￿aSe revenue and to review fundraising options.
We acknowledge and thank all those individuals, churches, and companies, who have supported the
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Our specth'¢ thanks lo the following organisalion8'.
Harringay United Church
Christian Ltfe Fellowship
The Jerusalem Trust
Sl Marks Kenninglon PCC
Forest Kirk
New Testament Church of God
Lwing Word Christian Fellowshi
Christ Church Purley
St Thomas, PCC, Stockton Heath
Southwark Cathedral Mission Giving
The Apostol￿ Church
Benefact Trust
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Financial Review
The charitys financial position at the end of the year ended 31 December 2025
The financial position of the charity as at 31 December 2025 and comparatives for the prior
period, as more fully detailed in the accounts, can be summarised as follows..
2025
2024
Nel income
21.718
128,9641
Unrestricted Revenue Funds available
For the general purposes of the charity
Restricted Revenue Funds
323,352
615068
301,581
615 121
Total Funds
Reserves
The Management and Trustees examined the ehar'ty's requirements for reserves in the light of the
main risks lo the organisalion. It has established a policy Whe￿bY the unrestricted funds not
commrtted or invested in tangible fixed assets held by AT is nDI less than 12 months of expenditure.
This will allow AT to funclK)n properly, even if Iherg is a signifieanl downturn in income in the present
economic circumstanees. As al 31 Deeember 2025, AS￿nsion Trust had free reserves, being
Unrestrict￿ funds not designated for a specifi'¢ purpose, lolalling £323.352 12024.. £301,581). This
represents about 7 months of expected unrestricted overhead expenditure.
The Management and Trustees acknowledge the significant shortfall of its target level and plan lo
continue to build reseNes through operating efficiency and targgted funding applications. In the short
term, the Management and Tiustees have also considefed the exlenl to wh￿h existing activities and
expendf(ure could be curtailed, should such circumstan￿8 arise
Investment policy and objectives
To date there has been very little financial headroom to consider any signrficanl long-lerm investment
opportunities. The Management Team and Trustees remain active in exploring ways lo improve the
returns on cash reseNes.
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Major risks and management of those risks
The CEO, along w(th the directors, routinely examines the business, reputation and operational risks
when preparing strategic plans and budgets, and when considering forthcoming projects.
particular, AT is aware of the risks involved in working with ils various consliluen¢ies, including..
In
Associated projects around the UK
Vulnerable people including young people
iii. Individual Street Pastors
iv. Financial procedures
v. International devek)pment
The Management Team reviews the financral position of the charity on a monlhty basis with the
Financial Manager. The or9anisalion seeks to raise funds through various funding partners across
the UK. The Finance team regularly chase local Street Pastor ini(ialives lor the payment of I￿enCe
fees. The Board of Trustees receives financial reports at each of their meetings and will advise the
CEO of strategies that need to be undertaken to address potential shortfalls in income. The
Management regularly speak lo the coordinators and Chairs of the Management Teams of various
inilialwes and, where netsssary and possible, meet with local initiatives to slimuLgte growth through
fresh oulwofking of local charitable objectives.
A careful watch is kept upon the use of unitorms by local initiatives lo ensure no undermining of AT'$
pulalion or brands. Furthermore, AT carries out Qualty Assurance Reviews with local ini(iats"ves,
particularly where concerns arise in dealings between AT and a local inilialive.
The Refresher courses address the key issue of safety on the streets for all our Street Pastors and
Sch¢)ol and College Pastor initl81ives.
Plans for future periods
AT will continue to advance all projects outlined in the 'Achievemenls and Performance - Projects"
section. Vvhere there is expressed demand from local churches, efForts will be made lo expand the
number of Street Pastor inilialives both nationally and inlernalionally. as well as grow School and
College Pastor initiatives across the UK. Particular focus will also be given to the continued
development of key programmes, including the 60140 Youth Project, the Synergy Network, Bridge
Watch and the AT Beacon Project.
Further training of Response Pastors will be undertaken. AT will continue lo provide online training for
new Street Pastors and School Pastors nationally and inlemalionally.
The Board of Trustees and the Management Team will collaborate closely wf(h AT Prayer
Representatives lo strengthen and expand prayer support across all ils projects.
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Disclosure of Informatlon to Independent Examlner
Each trustee has taken steps th81 they ought lo have taken as a trustee In ord8r to mak8 themselves
aware of any relevant Indep8ndent examlnatlon information and to 86tablish that the ¢harity's
independent examiner is aware of Ihat informatk)n. The trustees ¢ffifirm ihal there Is no r8levant
informalK)n that Ih8y thow of and of which Ihey know the i￿epend￿nt axamin8r 1$ unawa￿.
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rhank you for tsking the lime to read this ￿POrt. We inviie you to consider supporting the work of AT.
Through our various pr(4ecls, we are 8clively addre$51ng key Issues affecting soolety today, and our
rnany year8 Of op8ralion stand as s t8St8ment to thÈ eff8tliveness of our approach and impact.
How&v6r. there is still much to be done. and your supwrt would bè invaluable in helplng us continua
lo play our part in Improving the lives of young peopl¢ and the wlder communlty.
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Statement of the Directors Truste8s' Responsibilities
The charity's Iruslees are responsible for the preparation of the account8 in accordance wrth the
terms of the Companies Act 2006. the Charities Act 2011 and the Charities (Accounts and
Reports) Regulations 2008. NO￿lIhstandIng the explicit requirement in the extant statutory
regulations, the Charrties (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008, to prepare the financial
statements in accordance wtth the SORP 2005, in view of the fact that the SORP 2005 has
been withdrawn, the Tiuslees determined to Interpret this responsibility as requiring them lo
follow current best practice and prepare the accounts according lo the FRS 102 SORP
(Statement of Recommended Practice for Accounting and Reporting by Charities) 2015, (a$
amended by the Bulletin issued in October 2018 and applicable to all accounting periods
beginning on or after 1st January 20191, (The SORPI.. In particular, the Companies Act 2006
and charity law require the Board of Trustees to prepare financial slalemenls for each financial
year which give a true and fair view of the slate of affairs of the charity as al the end of the
financial year and of the surplus or deficit of the chari(y. In preparing those financial stal8mentg
the Board is required lo=
Prepare the accounts in accordance with United Kingdom Generally Accepted
Accounting Practice (United K#)gdom Accounting Standards and applicable lawl.
Select Suitab￿ accounting policies and appty them wnsislently.
Makejudgements and estimate8 that are reasonable and prudent.
Prepare the financial slalemenls on the going concem basis unless il is inappropriate lo
presume that the charity will continue in business.
Slate whether applicable accounting standards and statements of recommended
practice had been followed, subject to any material departures disclosed and explained
in the financial stalemenls.
The law requires that the Iruslees musl not approve the accounts unless they 8re satisfied that
they give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charty and of the surplus or defiut of
the charity for the year.
The Trustees are also responsible for maintaining adequate accounting recoids which disclose
with reasonable accuracy al any lime the financial position of the charty and which are
sufficient lo show and explain the charty's transactions and enable them lo ensure that the
financial slalements comply with tho CompanEs Act 2006 and comply with regulations made
under the Charities Act. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charity
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and hence for taking rea$￿81￿& Sleps for tha prevenllon and é¢le¢lbn of Iraud and olhèr
Irreguladlie5.
The Truslees are also rasptrnsibla for thè contÈnls of Ihe Tru818as' r8porL and thè s¢atutory
responsiblllly of the Independent Examiner in rélatlon to Ihe Truste88' report limited to
examlning the report and en5urirwJ that. th8 r8POrt L8 conslstent wllh the f￿ur&S dlsclosed In the
flnand818tatements.
Method of preparatKJn of account8- sm811 company provk5k)ns
The finan￿81 5tat8m8nis are set out on pages 17 to 31.
The fin8n￿al statements have been prePa￿d Implementing the FRS 102 SORP IStat8m8nt of
Recommended Practleè for Aceounttng and R8POrting by Ch8riti6s12015, las 8rn8nd8d by ihe
Bulletin issued in October 2018 and applicable lo all ac¢ounling periods b8ginning on or after
lai January 20191, (Th& SORPI. and in aecord8nc8 wlth the Finand81 Reporting Sta￿ard 102,
leffective 1st January 20161.
These finandal statements have been prepared in accordan¢e with the provislons in Part 15 of
the Cornpanks Act 2006 applicable to companies subject to the small ¢ompHnies' regitne.
Afwrovad by th8 tru8t88s of th8 chanty orQl rfr2026 and sloned on Its behaff by..
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The AS￿nSIon Trust
Annual Report 2025
Independent Examine￿$ Report to th8 tn15tees of The Ascenslon Trust
l ￿port to the charity trustees on my examination of the aceounts of the charity for the year trnded 31
Decembèr 2025 which are sel out on pages 17 to 31. The charity's gross income exceeded £250.000 and I
am qualified to undertake the examination by being a qualified member ol the Association Chartered
Certified Accountants.
Respecttve responsibiliti￿ of trustees and examiner
A5 the charity's tru81ees tsf The Ascension Trust land also Ils directors for the purposes of company lawl
you are iesponsible for the prèparation of the ￿U[its in accordan¢e with the requirements 0¢ the
Companies Act 20061.lhe 2006 Act'i.
Hawng satisfied myself that the accounls of The As¢ension Trust are not required to be audited under Part
16 of the 2006 Act and are eligible for independent examination, I report in respect of my exarllination of
your charity's accounts as car¥ied out under section 145 of the Charities Act 2011 1'th@ 2011 Acl'l. In
carrying out rny examination I have followed the Directions given by the Charity Commission under section
14515llbl of the 2011 Act.
Independent examlner'¥ statÈment
I have completed my examination I confim that no matters have come lo my attention In connection with
the 0xamina￿On giving me cause lo believe..
1. accounting records were not kept in respect of The Ascension Trust 8$ required by se¢tton 386 of the
2008 Act," or
2. the accounts do not acx>)rd with those records., or
3. the accounts do not comply with the a¢¢ounting requirements ol section 396 of the 20(￿ Act other
than any requirement that the accounts give a'lrue and fair view, which is not a matter considered as
part of an independent examination." or
4. the accounts have not been prepared in accordance with the methods and principles of the Statement
of Recommended Practice for accounting and rèporting by charities lapplicable lo charitle5 preparing
their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicat￿e in the UK and Republic
of I￿land IFRS 10211
I have no o)ncerns and ha￿ ¢ome across no other matters in connection with the examination to whSch
attention should be drawn in this ￿pOrt in order to anable a proper understsnding of the aCC￿nIS to be
reached.
Fred Lamptey
Fred Lampley & Co
Chartered Certified Accountant and Independent Examinei
28 Felstead Way
Lulon,
LU2 7LH
Dale..
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ststement of Financial Acfjvltles (including the income and expenditurg
account) for the year ended 31 December 2025
Unrasirlct
Funds
R88trlct•d
Ftsnd5
Total
Funds
Total
Funds
202S
2025
202S
2024
Ineomo & EndowTnents
from..
Donations & Lèg8¢￿$
ChaFitsble ￿tIv￿e$
Other trading acts.vit￿s
Investments
Other
111,724
387,347
12,833
10.360
449,799
561,523
387,347
12.833
10.360
s62,￿)8
348,989
34.453
10,980
Expendlture on..
Raising funds
Charitable activibes
Total expenditu
12
10
449 852
22LL90
995 790
510993
Net incom• Yor the y•ar
Nol movement In funds
53
21,771
1531
21.718
128.9641
Reconcili8th"on of fvnds
Totsl funds brought forward
Total funds carried forward
The notes attached on pagos 22 to 31 form an lrtegral part of these accounts.
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The Ascension Trust
Statement of Financlal Activities lincluding the income and expenditure
account) for the y￿r endod 31 Dec9mber 2025
Analysis of prioryear
No¢95 Unre5tr1cted
Fund6
Restrtcted
Funds
2024
Totsl
Fund
2024
2024
In¢om• & Endowmonts
fr￿..
Donats'ons & Legaaes
Charitsble activrties
Other trading ac1vit￿8
Investmènts
Other
76,742
348,989
34,453
10,980
486,168
561908
348.989
34,463
10,980
486 166
966 826
Expgndltur• on..
Raising funds
Charitable activities
Total expenditure
12
497 942
97 942
Net 4ncorne for th¥ year
Not movemgnt In funds
117.2821
111,6821
128,9641
Reco￿lliatiOTh of funds
Totsl funds brought forward
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The As￿nSIOn Trust
Balance Sheet as at 31 December 2025
Notès
2025
Fixed assets
Tangible assets
Investments held as
fixed assets
Totsi fixed assets
2024
17
196,283
204,023
18
196,284
204,024
Current as¥ets
Debtors
Cash al bank and in
hand
Totsl current assets
19
173.689
2(￿,829
109907
1.272,762
812 745
1,018,574
Creditors.. amounts
falling due wlthin ong
year
20
300 355
Net current assets
742 136
938,420
718219
922,243
Net assets
Creditors". amounts
falling due after more
than one year
The total net assets of
the charity
21
The total net assets of the charity are funded by the funds of the charity, as
follows..
Restricted funds
Restricted Revenue
Funds
22
615.068
615,121
Unrestrlcted Funds
Unre5tricled Revenue
Funds
Total charlty funds
22
323 352
3D1 581
The directors are satisfied that the company is entitled lo exemption from the requirement to
obtain an audit under sèction 477 of the Companies Act 20C6.
The members have not required the company lo obtain an audit in accordance wi(h section
476 of the Act.
The directors acknowledge their responsibililEs for complying with the requirements of the
Companies Act 2006 with respect lo accounting records and the preparation of a¢￿￿nts.
The financial statements have been prepared in accordan￿ with the provisions in Part 15 of
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tha Compantes Act 2(M)6. appJlegbl6 lo companies subl8d to the small ¢ompanies' règlmé.
The nol6s 8ttached on pages 22 to 31 form èn integr81 oflhe58 accounts.
JL
Trus
neH
Trust8e
Apwoved by board oftrustees on(*b&12026
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The Ascension Trust
Cash Flow Statement for the year ended 31 December 2025
2025
2024
Cash flows for opgrating activitios
Net cash provided by operating activities
Cash flows from investing activÈtles
Interest received
Purchase of propety, plant and equipment
Net ¢ash provided by investing activities
Cash inflows from new borrowings
Ov8rall cash providad by all a¢tivities
288 384
10,360
10,980
296.702
134,8311
286 328
Cash movements
Change in cash and cash equivalents from activf(ie$ in
the year ended 31 December 2025
286,328
{34,8311
Cash and cash equivalent 1 January 2024
Cash at bank and In hand less overdraft as at 31112125
Analysis of cash and cash equlvalents
812745
847 57
2025
2024
Cash in hand for the year ended 31 December 2025
Total cash and ¢ash èquivalents
1099 073 812 745
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Noles to the Accounts for the year ended 31 December 2025
AcGountlng Pollcles
1.1 Basis of Prgparatlon
The accounts have been prepared on the accruals basis. under the historical eosl convention, and in
accordance wf(h the Financial Reporting Standard 102, 'FRS 102 SORP Islatemenl of Recommended
Practice for Accounting and Reporting by Charities) 2019.
1.2 Going cOn￿rn
The Trustees of the charity have concluded that there are no material uncertainties related to events or
conditions that may cast significant doubl on the ability of the charty to continue as a going concern.
1.3 Income recognition
Income, whether from exchange or nonoxchange transactions, is recognised in the statement of financial
actwities ISOFAI on a re￿1vable basis. when a trans8clion or other event results in an increase in the
charity's assets or a reduction in ils liabilities and only when the charity has legal entillemenl, the income
is probable and can be rneasured reliab￿. Income subject lo terms and conditions which musl be met
before the charity is entitled to the resources is not recognised until the condf(ions have been mel.
All income is accounted for gross, before deducting any rekled f￿S or costs.
1.4 Deferred income
Where terms and conditions relating to income have not been mel or uncertainty exists as lo whether the
¢harily can meet any tems or conditions otherwise wthin its control, income is not recognised bul is
delerred as a liabilty until il is probable that the lem?s or conditiorts imposed can be mel.
1.5 Fund accounting
Unrestricted funds are available for use at the discretion of the trustees in furtheran￿ of the general
objectives of the char(ty. Restricted funds are donations which donors have specified are solety used lor
particular areas of the charity work or for specific projects being undertaken by the charty.
1.6 Recognition of liabilities and expenditure
A liability, and the relat8d expenditure, ig recognised when a legal or construclwe obligation exists 89
resutt of a past event, and when il is more likely than not that a transfer of economic benefits will be
required in settlement, and when the amount of the obligation can be measured or reliably estimated. All
liabilities are measured al fair value.
17 Allocating costs to activities
Direct costs that are specrfically related lo an aclivrty are allocated to that activity. Shared direct costs and
support costs are apportioned between aclivilies.
The basis for apportionment, whKh is consistently applied, and proportionate to the circumstances, is'.-
Staffing - on a per capila basis, based on the number of people employed within any particular activrty.
Premises related and non-specrfic supp)rt costs
on the basis of a certain percentage based on the
estimation of time spent in the office and work carried out during the year.
1.8 Volunteers
In accordance with the SORP. and in recognition of the difficulties in placing a monetary value on the
contribution from volunteers, the Conlribubon of volunteers is not included within the income of the charity.
1.9 Tangible fixed assets
Tangible fixed a589ts are measured at their original cost value, or subsequent rèvaluation, or if donatecj, As described
above. Cost value includes all costs expended in bringing the asset into its intended working condition.
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Notes to the Accounts for the yeai ended 31 December 2025
Freehold premises
Offi¢e Equipment
Furniture & Fixtures
20h slraighl line
15'h straight line
200h reducing balance
1.10Cashalbank
Cash held by the charity is included in the amount actually held and Counted al the year end. Bank
balan￿$, whether in credit or overdrawn, are shown at amounts properly reconciled to the bsnk
stslements.
1.11 Debtors
Debtors are measured al their recoverable amounts at the balance sheet date.
1.12 Pensions defined contribution schemes
The Charity operates a defined Gonlribulion pension scheme. Contributions are charged to the profit and
toss account as they become payab￿ in accordance with the rU￿S of the seheme.
1.13. Creditors
Trade creditors are recognised initially at the transaction price and subsequenlty measured at arTh)rtised
cost using effeclNie interest method.
2. Legal statu$ of tha charity
The charity 1$ a company limtied by guarantee and has no share capital. The liability of 8ach member in
the event of winding-up is limited lo £10.
3. Incomg trom donatlons and legacles
un￿strICted
Reslriclgd
Total
2025
Total
2024
Public donations
39,157
25,710
64,867
47,403
LegaGies
20,635
20,635
180
Grants.. Govt & public bthjies
Private sectors donations
324,626
324,626
382,479
18,469
99,463
117.932
100.720
Mission income
22,219
22,219
23,973
Gift Aid R￿Nable
I￿24
4. Income from charitsble activltles- Trading activities
Unrestricted
Restricted
Total
2025
Total
2024
Licence fee
244,120
244,120
218,568
Training income
Other trading income
32,112
32,112
34,178
111 115
111 115
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Notes to the Accounts for the year ended 31 De￿mber 2025
S. Income from other non.charitable actlvitiès
u￿restr￿led
Reslricled
Total
2025
Total
2024
Income from various events
22,374
Income from letting from charit8ble
Purpose
12
6. Investment Income
Unrestricted
Restricted
Totsl
2025
Total
2024
Bank inlelesl
7. Other Income
UnreStr￿ted
Reslricled
Total
2025
Total
2024
Employment Allowante
Statutory Pay Received
10,500
10.500
1.955
8. Expenditure on charitable a¢tivitles- Dlrect spendlng
Unreslricled
Reslricled
Totsl
2025
Total
2024
Bridge Watch
AT Beacon Project
Operation Resloralion
9,914
9.914
24,300
49,710
49.710
114,604
11,977
11.977
10,380
Synergy Ne￿Ork
Operation Save Jamaica
3,849
3.849
1,928
12,952
12,952
60.'40 Youth Projecl
Southeaslem Rail Pastors
1,930
1,930
1,126
4,524
4,$24
Bamel Rail Pa81ors
11.245
11.245
Marriage Course
369
369
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Notes to the Accounts for the year ended 31 December 2025
9. Expenditure on ¢harltable activities - Charitable trading
Unreslrieted
Restricted
Total
Total
2025
2024
Training expendrtur&
Annual events cost
10.449
10.449
11.843
12,037
12,037
900
Gross wages and salaries
Employers, Ni
Defined conlributw pension costs
UK Vision 2030
234,362
234.362
228,362
25.477
25.477
18,030
3.923
3,923
3,427
791
791
3,515
AT Projects Expenses
Mission
89.772
89.772
63,061
16
10. Support costs for charitable activtties
unreStr￿ted
Restricted
Totsl
2025
Total
2024
Employees, cost$ not included
in direct costs..
S31aiies- Administrative staff
190,291
190,291
235,413
Defined contribution pension Costs
Employers, Nl
Volunteers cost
4,065
4.065
5,448
23,822
23,822
20,618
333
333
911
Premises expenses
Administrative overheads
22,404
22,404
27,206
52,636
52,636
47,891
Legal & Professional fee
753
753
1,508
Bad Debt VVrilerf)ff
20,847
20.847
Bank charges
Depreciation
Bank inter&st payablo
3,699
3.699
3,468
9,781
9.781
9,659
27
27
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Notes to the Accounts for the year ended 31 Detsmber 2025
11. Othgr Expgndlturè- Govomance costs
Unrestricted
Restricted
Total
2025
Total
2024
Independent Examiner's feg
Charity Admin cost
Benefits paid lo trustees
Trustees expenses
2,115
2.115
1,950
49,564
49,564
48,722
79,198
79.198
91,291
12. Total ExpendTrtur•
2025
2024
Direct charitable cost
369
1C6,101
106,470
152.338
Trading cost
128,682
264,553
393.235
348,834
Support cost
Governance cost
328,906
328.￿)6
352,855
132 234
141 963
13. Net Income forthe year
This is staled after charging..
2025
2024
Depreclation of owned fixed assets
Independ8nl Examiner's fee
9,782
9,659
2,116
1,950
Pension costs
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Notes to the Accounts for the year ended 31 Docember 2025
15. Stsff Numbers
The average monthly headcounl was 20 slaff12024.. 20 staffj and the average monthly number of full-
time equivalent employees lincluding part-lime slaffl during the year as follows"
2025
2024
Number
Number
Average number of full-lime employees in the year was
No employee ￿￿1Ved emoluments (excluding pension cos181 in excess of £60,000 per annum.
16. Trustee remuneration and expenses
No remuneration was paid to any individual in connection with their services as trustees except
one of the Iruslees. Dr Ekhator, is a director of Dr Ekhalor & Associates. During the year a sum of
£79,19812024.' £91,291) was paid to Dr Ekhalor & Associates for se￿lee$ rendered as a GP clinieal
lead for AT Beacon Project.
Total payment made to Rev Les Isaac in his role as an employee.
2025
2024
Gr¢)ss salary
Employer Pension contribut￿n
43,700
190
42,950
1101
17. Tanglble tixed asBets
Land &
Bulldings
Offlco
Equlwent
Fumitur8
& flxtur•s
Totsl
At 1 January 2025
Additions
At 31 D•eèmber 2026
283,476
54,005
4.609
342.090
283 476
Depreciation
Al 1 January 2025
Charge for the year
At 31 D¢¢grnb8r 2025
N•t book valu•
90,601
43,127
4,339
41
138,678
47,198
At 31 Doeambgr 2026
At 31 Dècember 2024
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Notes lo the Accounls for the year ended 31 De￿mber 2025
18. Investment held a5 assets
Carrying value of investments
Al 1 January 2025
Investments in subsidiaries
At 31 December 2025
19. Debtors
2025
2024
Amount owed by group undertakings
Prepayments and accwed income
Other debtors
106,979
133,724
61.146
65,150
20. Creditors- amounts falling due withln one year
2025
2024
Bank loans and overdraft
5,279
10,112
Accruals for grants payable
Trade cred(tors
494,517
245.638
16,812
23,081
Accruals
7.072
5,846
Social se¢urtty and other taxes
Other credftors
3,693
10,380
21. Creditors: amount falling due after one year
2025
2024
Bank loans and overdraft
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Notes to the AcGounts for the year ended 31 December 2025
22. Analysls of charitable funds
Openlng
Funds
Closing
Funds
Movement
0110112025
3111212025
Unrestricted funds
301,581
21,771
323,352
Restrfcted Fund5
Operation Save JaMa￿a
Operation Restoration
60.'40 Methodist Project
Synergy Network
Jerusalem Trust
BrKfge Watch
AT Beacon Project
UK Vision 2030
Barnet RAP
1,023
1,023
{101
11,607
10.936
10,373
102,914
448,030
741
1101
1431
11.650
10.936
10,373
102,914
448,030
741
456
Soulheaslem RAP
Other restricted funds
Total Restricted fvnds
Total charty funds
8,309
8,309
20689
Operatlon Save Jamaica is the umbrella body that operates Street Pastors iniliativ6s in Jamaica under a
Master Operator Agreement with Ascension Trust.
Operation Restoratlon Christian School is a schcx)l in Trench Town, Kingston, Jamarca which
Ascension Trust has partnered with lo raise funds towards the school's running Costs.
60.40 Mgthodi$t Project is an initiative of Ascension Trust based in the London Borough of Lambeth in
partnership wrth the Methodist Church. The project has been established lo care for. equip and empower
young peopk in the borough of Lambeth.
Jorusalem Trust provided funding for the Synergy Ne￿Ork Initiative of Ascension Trust which laekles
youth viobnce 8nd knrfe crime_
Syneryy Network is the inftiaiNes of Ascension Trust logother in association with South London Church
Fund & Southwark Diocesan Board of Finance. London City Mission and Churches Together in Britain
and lfftland. The aim is to ta¢kle and impact in a posltive manner on the 18vels ol violence and societal
dysfunction, to help vulnerable indThiiduals and benefll society.
Bridge Watch Programme is an iniliatNe of Ascension Trust in association with Cty Bridge Trust. It aims
to provide a physical presen￿ of teams of volunteers that patrol the areas on and around the bridges of
London and who have a brief lo engage with anybody showing sign of distress OT ind￿aling an intent lo
enter the water.
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Notes to the Accounts for the year ended 31 De￿mLET 2025
AT Beacon Projecl is an initiative operating across Lambelh, holding health and wallbeing hubs in local
communities, providing &ccess lo trusted sour￿$ on he0￿h and wellbeing. The Beacon Project across
Lambelh is funded by Lambeth Council and the Impact on Urban Health.
Southeastern (Kent) Rail Pastors (Kent RAPI is an initiative of As￿nsIon Trust started in April 2025
and officially launched in August 2025 in partnership with Southeaslem Rail Network providing caring,
listening and helping presence on Kent train slalions and trains. The inf(ialwe aims lo reduce risk and
promote the safely and wellbeing of rail users across the network.
Other restrleted funds are restricted funds from previous projects.
Initiatives restricted funds are reslrrted funds held on behalf of Ascension Trust inf(iatives that are under
the creditors in the balance sheet and prior years restricted funds adjustment analys8d lo show the
closing restricted funds for inilialives.
23. Reconciliation of net movement of net cash flow from operatlng aetivitles
2025
2024
Nel movement in funds per SOFA
Depreciakn"on charges
Decrgasellincreasel debtors
Inereaseldecreasel in creditors
Interest
21,718
128,Wl
9,659
9,782
32,140
118,3191
235,105
2,793
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Notes to the Accounts for the year ended 31 De￿mber 2025
24. Anatysls of Net Assets Between Funds
Unrastricted
Funds
Restricted
Funds
Totsl
Funds
Tangible fixed assets
Inveslmenl$
196,283
196,283
Current assets
657,694
615,068
1,272,762
Current liabilities
1530,6261
1530,6261
Long term liabilf(ies
At 31 Decemb*r 2025
31