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2024-12-31-accounts

THE REDEEMED CHRISTIAN CHURCH OF GOD CHRIST’S LOVE ASSEMBLY

Charity reg. no 1127783

TRUSTEES’ REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

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THE REDEEMED CHRISTIAN CHURCH OF GOD

CHRIST’S LOVE ASSEMBLY

CONTENTS

Reference and administrative details of the charity 3
Trustees’ report 4 – 7
Independent examiner’s report 8
Statement of financial activities 9
Balance sheet 10
Notes to the financial statements 11 – 15

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THE REDEEMED CHRISTIAN CHURCH OF GOD CHRIST’S LOVE ASSEMBLY

REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS OF THE CHARITY, ITS TRUSTEES AND ADVISERS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

Trustees Dr Foyeke C Tolani Ms Adeola Akintoye Mr Tom O Samuel- resigned 25/10/2024 Mr Ayodele Okuyemi- resigned 25/10/2024 Dr Abraham Oluwole- appointed 25/10/2024 Dr Tosin Lagoke- appointed 25/10/ 2024 Charity registration Number 1127783 Principal Office 1 Rylands Old Marston Oxford OX3 0SX Pastor in charge Dr Patrick O Tolani Accountants Toda Consult 19, York Road, Northfleet, Kent. DA11 9PU Bankers Lloyds Bank Carfax Oxford

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THE REDEEMED CHRISTIAN CHURCH OF GOD CHRIST’S LOVE ASSEMBLY

TRUSTEES’ REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

The trustees submit their annual report and the financial statements of The Redeemed Christian Church of God Christ’s Love Assembly (the charity) for the year ended 31 December 2024. The trustees confirm that the annual report and financial statements comply with the current statutory requirements of the charity’s governing document and the provisions of the Statement of Recommended Practice (SORP) “Accounting and Reporting by Charities” issued in December 2005.

The charity also trades under the name Christ’s Love Assembly.

STATUS

The charity is constituted under a Trust Deed dated 16[th] November 2008 and is registered in England and Wales with charity number 1127783.

APPOINTMENT OF TRUSTEES

Trustees are appointed under the terms of the trust deed. The following changes took place on the Board of Trustees during the year under review. Resignations and acceptances of two trustees- Mr. Tom O Samuel and Mr. Ayodele Okuyemi on 25 October 2024 and appointments and acceptances of two new trustees- Dr Abraham Oluwole and Dr Tosin Lagoke on 25 October 2024.

Bringing these new trustees onto the charity board is a transformative move to revitalize governance, expand expertise, and deepen community engagement.

POLICIES ADOPTED FOR THE INDUCTION AND TRAINING OF NEW TRUSTEE’S The induction process for the newly appointed member of the board of trustee usually comprises an initial meeting with the Chair and other Trustees, followed by short meetings with the Parish Pastor on the powers and responsibilities of the trustees.

ORGANISATIONAL STRUCTURE AND DECISION MAKING

The charity is organized so that the trustees can meet regularly to manage its affairs. All major decisions are collectively taken by the trustees. The trustees are unpaid, and details of any related party transactions are disclosed as applicable in the notes to the account. The Parish Pastor manages the day-to-day administration of the church.

RELATED PARTY RELATONSHIPS

The Redeemed Christian Church of God Christ’s Love Assembly is a parish of The Redeemed Christian Church of God which has parishes all over the world. The parish’s relationship with other parishes is governed by an ‘Agreement for Common Purposes’.

RISK MANAGEMENT

The trustees have assessed the major risks to which the charity is exposed, those related to operations and finances of the charity and are satisfied that the systems are in place to mitigate our exposure to the major risks.

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THE REDEEMED CHRISTIAN CHURCH OF GOD CHRIST’S LOVE ASSEMBLY

TRUSTEES’ REPORT (Continued) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

OBJECTS AND ACTIVITIES

The principal object is the advancement of Christian faith worldwide and the relief of poverty, and any charitable purpose at the discretion of the trustees for the benefit of the community. To achieve its objectives, the church adopted the following strategies:

The activities for achieving its objectives include:

PUBLIC BENEFIT

The church’s Sunday and mid-week services are open to the public to build on their Christian faith.

Various programs and activities were organised for women, men, the elderly, the youths/teenagers and children during the year and these involved participation of both members of the church and the local community.

Two major programs – Praise Gate and Oxford Praise Concert were organized during the year for the benefit and delight of the community. These are part of our community engagement initiatives to help promote community cohesion.

The trustees confirm that they have referred to the guidance contained in the Charity Commission’s general guidance on public benefit when reviewing the charity’s aims and objectives and in planning future activities.

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TRUSTEES’ REPORT (Continued)

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

GRANT MAKING POLICY

The church supports visiting ministers of the gospel both within and outside the United Kingdom. Support is also given to RCCG Central Office, World Evangelism Mission, Festival of Life and other RCCG programs. The church supports other charities and missionaries that share its objects in advancement of Christian faith and relief of poverty. The church gives occasional grants to congregational members who are in need.

VOLUNTEERS

The church is grateful to the unstinting efforts of its volunteers who are involved in providing services for the charity.

REVIEW OF ACTIVITIES

The church continues to enjoy tremendous growth in its physical and spiritual life during the year, and in the advancement of Christian faith in accordance with the doctrines set out in the Statement of faith as contained in our Trust Deed. The church continues to progress in its search for a permanent place of worship.

INVESTMENT POLICY

The trustees’ have decided that at present, funds should be retained in Banks and Building Societies, and as far as possible in interest bearing accounts.

RESERVES POLICY

The trustees’ policy is to have unrestricted and uncommitted funds (free reserves) to cover 3 to 6 months of resources expended which equals £16,000 to £32,000 in general funds. The Trustees feel that this would enable the current activities to continue if there is a significant drop in funding. It would obviously be necessary to then consider how the funding would be replaced or activities changed. The trustees are continuing to seek additional unrestricted funds to build up its reserves.

PRINCIPAL FUNDING

Funding has been provided mainly through tithes and offerings by church members and through Gift Aid claims. Pledges are also taken for specific projects. Donations were received towards the church building project.

FUTURE DEVELOPMENT

The charity continues to explore various ways of spreading the gospel of Christ in an effective manner. The charity is also looking to grow in membership and continue to develop its members to make life-changing impact in society.

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TRUSTEES’ REPORT

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

STATEMENT OF TRUSTEES’ RESPONSIBILITIES

The charity trustees are responsible for preparing the Trustees’ Annual Report and financial statement in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Acceptable Accounting Practice).

The law applicable to charities in England and Wales requires the trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial year which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charity and of the incoming resources and application of resources of the charity for that period. In preparing these financial statements, the trustees are required to:

The trustees recognize their responsibility to keep proper accounting records that 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 2011. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the company and hence taking reasonable steps for prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.

The appended financial statements have been prepared on the accruals basis and have been examined by an examined by and independent examiner, whose report is also appended.

Approved by the Trustees on the 29/10/ 2025 and signed on their behalf by:

Dr. F C Tolani

Dr. F C Tolani Trustee

Dr Abraham Oluwole

Dr Abraham Oluwole Trustee

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THE REDEEMED CHRISTIAN CHURCH OF GOD CHRIST’S LOVE ASSEMBLY

INDEPENTDENT EXAMINER’S REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

TO THE TRUSTEES OF THE REDEEMED CHRISTIAN CHURCH OF GOD, CHRIST’S LOVE ASSEMBLY

I report on the accounts of the charity of the year ended 31 December 2024 which is set out on pages 9 to 15.

RESPECTIVE RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE TRUSTEES AND THE EXAMINER

The charity’s trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The charity’s trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year under section 142(2) of the Charities Act 2011 and that an independent examination is needed.

It is my responsibility to:

BASIS OF EXAMINER’S STATEMENT

My examinations are 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 unusual items or disclosures in the accounts and seeking explanations from you as trustees concerning any such manners. 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.

EXAMINER’S STATEMENT

In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention:

Mr Oludare Agbola

OLUDARE AGBOLA. MAAT 29/10/2025 Toda Consult 19 York Road, Northfleet, DA11 9PU.

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THE REDEEMED CHRISTIAN CHURCH OF GOD – CHRIST’S LOVE ASSEMBLY STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

Notes
INCOMING RESOURCES
Incoming resources from generated funds:
Donations, legacies & similar incoming resources 2
Activities in furtherance of charity's objects
Other income
3
TOTAL INCOMING RESOURCES
RESOURCES EXPENDED
Grants payable
4
Cost of activities in furtherance of charities objects
5
Management and governance costs
6
TOTAL RESOURCES EXPENDED
Net Incoming /(outgoing) resources for year
Total funds at the start of the year
Balance at end of year
14		 2024
2024
2024
2023

Unrestricted
Funds
Restricted
Funds
Total Funds
Total
Funds
£
£
£
£
150,511
-
150,511
113,125
-
-
-
-
1,061
-
1,061
1,041
151,571
-
151,571
114,166
8,260
-
8,260
11,137
79,437
-
79,437
67,051
17,272
-
17,272
19,561
104,969
-
104,969
97,749
46,602
-
46,602
16,417
182,598
182,598
166,181
229,200
-
229,200
**182,598 **

The charity’s incoming resources and resources expended all relate to continuing activities.

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THE REDEEMED CHRISTIAN CHURCH OF GOD – CHRIST’S LOVE ASSEMBLY BALANCE SHEET AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2024

Notes
£
FIXED ASSETS
Tangible Fixed Assets
7
CURRENT ASSETS
Debtors and prepayments: 8
26,050
Cash at bank and in hand
9
182,452
208,502
CREDITORS:amount falling due within
one year
10
(1,000)
NET CURRENT ASSETS
TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES
CHARITY FUNDS
Restricted funds
14
Unrestricted funds
14
TOTAL FUNDS
£
26,050
182,452		 2024
£
21,698		 £


23,000
137,151		 2023
£
23,448
21,698



207,502		 23,448



159,151
160,151
(1,000)
229,200 182,598
-
229,200		 -
182,198
229,200 182,198

The accounts have been prepared in accordance with the special provision of Statement of Recommended Practice: Accounting and Reporting by Charities (SORP) issued March 2005 as modifies for smaller charities.

Approved by the Trustees on 29/10/ 2025 and signed on their behalf by:

Dr. F C Tolani Dr Abraham Oluwole

Dr F C Tolani Dr Abraham Oluwole Trustee Trustee

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THE REDEEMED CHRISTIAN CHURCH OF GOD – CHRIST’S LOVE ASSEMBLY NOTES TO ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

  1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES

  2. (a) The accounts are prepared under the historical cost convention and in accordance with applicable accounting standards. They follow best practice set out as set out in the statement of Recommended Practice: Accounting and Reporting by Charities (SORP) issued March 2005 as modified for smaller charities.

  3. (b) Income and expenditure is accounted for on an accrual basis.

  4. (c) Fixed assets comprise furniture and equipment and musical equipment and have been costing more than £300. Tangible fixed assets are stated at cost less depreciation. Depreciation is provided at rates calculated to the cost of fixed assets, less their estimated residual value, over their expected useful lives on the following basis:

Musical equipment - 25% reducing balance
Furniture and fittings - 25% reducing balance
Computer equipment - 25% reducing balance
Motor Vehicles - 25% reducing balance
2. DONATIONS, LAGACIES AND
SIMILAR INCOMING RESOURCES
Collection at all services
Gift Aid claims
Total		 Restricted
Funds
Unrestricted
Funds
Total
Funds
Total
Funds
2024
2024
2024
2023
£
£
£
£
-
150,511
150,511
113,125
-
-
-
-
-
150,511
150,511
113,125

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THE REDEEMED CHRISTIAN CHURCH OF GOD – CHRIST’S LOVE ASSEMBLY NOTES TO ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

3. OTHER INCOME
Bank Interest
4. GRANTS PAYABLE-
INSTITUTIONAL
Charitable giving - UK
Total
LIST OF INSTITUTIONS GRANTS
PAYABLE
RCCG- WEM World Evangelism
RCCG -COF Central Office
FOL and OMC
RCCG – Regional, Prov
Contributions
Other RCCG Charities		 Restricted
Funds
Unrestricted
Funds
Total
Funds
Total
Funds
2024
2024
2024
2023
£
£
£
£
-
1,061
1,061
1,041
-
1,061
1,061
1,041
£
£
£
£
-
8,260
8,260
11,137
-
8,260
8,260
11,137
£
£
£
£
-
3,600
3,600
3,600
-
1,400
1,400
1,100
-
1,360
1,360
1,480
-
200
200
2,650
-
2,000
2,000
2,307
-
8,260
8,260
11,137

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THE REDEEMED CHRISTIAN CHURCH OF GOD – CHRIST’S LOVE ASSEMBLY NOTES TO ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

5. COST OF ACTIVITIES IN
FURTHERANCE OF
CHARITY'S OBJECTS
Visiting speakers’ expenses
Praise Gate Worship cost & community project
Seminar & conferences
Travel and subsistence
Telephone & internet
Hall hire, rent & rates
Missions, training & evangelism
Premises maintenance
Youth/Children expenses
Family and Couples Night
expenses
Christmas expenses
Welfare & hospitality
Printing, postage and stationery
Sunday School
Admin expenses
Vehicle running expenses
Music & media expenses
Depreciation
Insurance
Bank & finance charges
IT, website expenses
6. MANAGEMENT AND GOVERNANCE
COSTS
Salaries
Volunteers and staff costs
Pension
PAYE, NI and payroll services
Accountancy fees		 2024
2024
2024
2023
Restricted
Funds
Unrestricted
Funds
Total
Funds
Total
Funds
£
£
£
£
-
1,500
1,500
1,750
-
13,113
13,113
5,189
-
1,350
1,350
750
-
7,980
7,980
6,246
-
2,623
2,623
2,629
-
14,908
14,908
12,477
-
1,266
1,266
550
-
430
430
660
-
1,007
1,007
768
-
1,906
1,906
1,206
-
2,560
2,560
1,199
-
14,773
14,773
16,223
-
1,800
1,800
905
-
390
390
-
-
387
387
1,158
-
2,058
2,058
3,720
-
1,110
1,110
1,867
-
7,233
7,233
7,816
-
647
647
178
-
486
486
367
-
1,913
1,913
1,393
-
79,437
79,437
67,051
£
£
£
£
-
12,000
12,000
12,000
3,600
3,600
3,600
-
342
342
367
-
331
331
2,585
-
1,000
1,000
1,000
-
17,272
17,272
19,561

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7. TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS

Cost
At 1 January 2024
Additions
At 31 December 2024
Depreciation
At 1 January 2024
Charge for the year
At 31 December 2024
Net Book Value
At 31 December 2024
At 31 December 2024
8. DEBTORS
Members’ grants
9. CASH BALANCES
Cash in Bank & in hand at year end		 Musical
equipment
Computers
&
projectors
£
£
56,453
14,635
5,483
-
Motor
Vehicle
Total

£
£
14,352
85,440
-
5,483
61,936
14,635		 14,352
90,923
37,010
10,630
6,231
1,001		 14,352
61.992
-
7,233
43,231
11,631		 14,352
69,225
18,695
3,003		 -
21,698
19,443
4,005		 -
23,448
2024
2023
£
£
26,050
23,000
-
26,050
23,000
2024
2023
£
£
182,452
137,151
182,452
137,151

Charitable loans were granted to other charities operating in the United Kingdom and individual members of RCCG-CLA for charitable purposes.

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10.CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR

10.CREDITORS:AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR
Accrual: accountancy fees		 2024
2023
£
£
1,000
1,000
1,000
1,000

11.RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

During the year, the church paid institutional grants to other RCCG organisations such as the World Evangelism Mission as stated in note 4.

12. STAFF COST AND NUMBERS

The average number of employees during the year was as follows:
Pastoral
Charity administration
Total		 2024
2023
No.
No.
1
1
1
1
2
2

No employee received remuneration amounting to more than £50,000 in the year.

13. NET INCOMING RESOURCES/ (RESOURCES EXPENDED)

This is stated after charging
Depreciation of tangible assets
Accountant's fees		 2024
2023
£
£
7,233
7,816
1,000
1,000
14. FUNDS
At 1 January
Surplus/(Deficit) for the year
At 31 December		 Unrestricted
Restricted
Total
Total
Funds
Funds
Funds
Funds
2024
2024
2024
2023
£
£
£
£
182,598
-
182,598
166,180
46,602
-
46,602
16,417
229,200
-
229,200
182,598

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