REGISTERED COMPANY NUMBER . 07614392
Registered Charity Number
1141910
Redeemed Christain Church Of God, Good News Haven
Unaudited Financial Statements For The Year Ended
31st December, 2022

Redeemed Christian Church of God , Good News Haven
Contents of The Financial Statements
For The Year Ended 31 st December, 2022
Page
Report of The Trustees
Independent Examiner's Report
Statement of Financial Activities
Balance Sheet
Notes to the Financial Statements
Detailed Statement of Financial Activities

Redeemed Christian Church of God , Good News Haven
Report Of The Trustees
For The Year Ended 31 st December, 2022
Principal Registered Address.
61 Kellner Road
Thamesmead
London
SE28 OAX
Trustees
R A Bello Chairman
Samuel Obigbesan
Joy Aikhena
Abimbola Taiwo
Bankers
Independent Examiner
Adonai Associates
Accou ntants
50 King Alfred Avenue
Catford
London
SE6 3HP

Redeemed Christian Church of God , Good News Haven
Report of the Trustees
For The Year Ended 31 st December, 2022
rRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT
Governing d¢xument
The charity is controlled by its governing document. a deed of trust. and constitutes a company. limited
by guarantee. as defined by the Companies Act 2006 on 26th April 2011 with a registered charity
number 1141910
Organlsatlonal ttrutture
The church is organised such that the day-to-day running of the church has been delegated to the Parish
Pastor and the Charity Manager. The Trustees are consulted on all material issues and determine the
strategic direction of the charity- Trustees meet three times in a year and as and when required to
review the operations of the charity.
Recrultment and appolntment of new trustees
The church is organised such that the day-to-day running of the church has been delegated to the Parish
Pastor and the Charity Manager. The Trustees are consulted on all material issues and determine the
Pollcles adopted for the Inductlon and tralnlng of truttees
The induction process for any newly appointed member of the trustees comprises an initial meeting
with the chairman and other trustees. followed by a series of short meetings with the minister in charge
on the powers and responsibilities of the trustees.
New Trustees are given anunderstanding of the charity's objectives and the requirements
of the Charity Commission. They are also encouraged to attend appropriate external training
events
where these
will facilitate the understanding of their role. Charity Commission
bulletins/updates is also forwarded to Trustees as and when issued.
Connected Charltles
Good news Haven is a member of the Redeemed Christian Church of God IRCCG). which has parishes
all over the world. The parish's relationship with RCCG and other parishes is governed by an
"Agreement for Common Purposes.- The church supports Christian organisations such as World
Evangelism Mission and other missionary organisation such as Festival of Life. Good Women Fellowship
etc. The church also provides support to members of the congregation and community who are in need
(at the discretion of the trustees)trusteesl
Risk Management
The trustees have a duty to identify and review the risks to which the charity is exposed and to ensure
appropriate control. The trustees have assessed the major risks to which the charity is exposed. In
particular. those related to the operations and finances of the church. and are satisfied that systems are
in place to mitigate our exposure to the major risks and to provide reasonable assurance against fraud
and error.
OBJEcfivES AND ACTIVITIES
The advan￿rnent of the Christian faith worldwide and affording the knowledge of God to our
immediate community in particular through evangelistic work and encouraging people to worship with
us and seek eternal life salvation through our Lord Jesus Christ
The relief of poverty and offering practical help. advice and assistance to the homeless. unemployed
and the vulnerable in the society
Providing necessary support to new converts to grow and develop in their new found faith
through effective pastoral care

Each year our trustees review our objectives and activities to ensure they continue to reflect our aims. In
carrying out this review. the trustees have considered the Charity Commission's general guidance on
public benefit and in particular its supplementary public guidance on the advan￿ment of religion for
the public benefit.
Strategles for achleving objettlves
The charity has adopted the following strategies for achieving the above objectives..
Organising seminars and events to address issues of relevan￿ to the relief of poverty and provision
of care and support for the needy as appropriate:
Planting of churches: and
Support and working with other charities with similar objectives to achieve greater results in
enabling and empowering people through the word of God and in offering practical help and assistance
to the needv
Principal funding
The charity's principal source of funding remains the same. This is provided mainly through
voluntary tithes and offerings by the church members. Contributions and Pledges are also taken for
specific projects.
Actlvltles for athlevlng oblertlves
The church in pursuant of her objectives organised programme of events which were open to the host
community for Christian worship services in addition to teaching sessions. The focus on the future
generation also saw the church operating a fully equipped section for Children under 12 years of age as
well as a separate section for teenagers. there is also the youth fellowship. The church also undertook
projects to reach out to the community as a whole among which are the annual Summer Sun splash.
Marriage Conferen￿. Multicultural day. Praise Sessions and the 9 hours non-stop praise.
Volunteers
The church is grateful for the efforts of its volunteers who are involved in service provision, office
work and administration. It is estimated that over 5,045 volunteer hours were provided during the
2022 period. If this is valued at £9.50 an hour the volunteer efforts would amount to over £47,928.
Significant attivities
The church holds regular worship services, which are open to all members of the community. At
these programmes, members are taught the principles of Christian care to all members of the
community. In addition to this, the church also operates classes for the children, Teenagers and
youth where they are taught the tenets of the Christian faith. The church in integrating with the
community also had projects aimed at children, the elderly as well as the general community.
The church in the course of the year could not actively engaged in both congregational and
community wide activities that are channelled towards promoting love and empowering people to
live a sustainable Christian life due to the Covid-19 pandemic. However, activities below were held
via zoom platform as follow,.
Weekly worship, prayer meetings and bible studies Isundays, Wednesdays and Fridays)
Pastoral care provision for the congregation, local community and new converts to help them live
a sustainable life in their new-found faith
OTHER CHURCH AcfiviTIES
Home Fellowship every 2nd Sunday of the month

Evangelism every Satu rday
9 Hours non-stop praise I I th June 2022 gam-6pm.
Family Beach outing 27 August 2022.
Distribution of food to the homele55 16th December 2022
Children Christmas party 18th December 2022
Flnandal Revlew
The trustees are responsible for preparing the Report of the Trustees and the financial statements in
accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally
A(￿pted Accounting Practice).
The law applicable to charities in England and Wales. the Charities Act 2011. Charity (Accounts and
Reports) Regulations 2008 and the provisions of the trust deed 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 resOur￿s. including the income and expenditure. of
the charity for that period. In preparing those financial statements. the trustees are required toview of
the state of affairs of the charity and of the incoming resources and application of resources. including
the income and expenditure. of the charity for that period. In preparing those financial statements. the
trustees are required to
Select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently:
Observe the methods and principles in the Charity SORP:
Make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent:
Prepare the rinanciai statements on tne going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that
the charity will continue in business.
The trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records. which disclose with reasonable
accuracy at any time the financial position of the charity and to enable them to ensure that the financial
statements comply with the Charities Act 2011. the Charity (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008
and the provisions of the trust deed. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charity
and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.
The trustees are responsible for the maintenance and integrity of the charity and financial information
included on the charity's website. Legislation in the United Kingdom governing the preparation and
dissemination of financial statements may differ from legislation in other jurisdictions
ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD..
Signature
Trustee

Redeemed Chrfstlan Church of God . Go¢)d News Haven
For The Year Ended 31rt December. 2022
Independent Examlnerfs Report
To the Trustees of
Redeemed Chrfstlan Church of God . Go¢)d News Haven
I report on the accounts for the year ended 31st December. 2022 set out on pages four to Seven.
Respectlve responslbilltles of trustees and examlner
The charity's trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The charity's trustees
consider that an audit is not required for this year (under Section 144(21 of the Charities Act 2011
(the 2011 Act)) and that an independent examination is required. The charity's gross income does
exceed £250.OIX) and l am qualified to undertake the examination by being a qualified member of
ACCA and IFA
It is my responsibility to:
examine the accounts under Section 145 of the 2011 Act to follow the Pro￿dureS laid down in
the General Directions given by the Charity Commission (under Section145{51{bl of the 2011 Act):
and to state whether particular matters have come to my attention.
asls of the Independent examlner's report
My examination was carried out in accordan￿ 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 eviden￿ 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 examlner's rtatement
In connection with my examination. no matter has come to my attention..
l) 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 2011 Act have not been met: or
12) to which. in my opinion. attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding
of the accounts to be reached.
Ablodun A Adeboyelo (FCCKAFA. ACK FAIA)
Associatlon of Chartered Certlfled Accountants
50 King Alfred Avenue
Catford, London
SE6 3HP
Date................................................

Redeemed Christian Church of God , Good News Haven 

## Statement of Financial Activities 

For The Year Ended 31st December,  2022 

|Unrestricted<br>Notes<br>£<br>Income Resources<br>Incoming Resources From Generated Funds<br>Voluntary Income<br>1<br>314,869<br>Total Income Resources<br>314,869<br>Resources Expended<br>Charitable Activities<br>Physical & Spiritual Need<br>269,872<br>Governance Costs<br>2<br>15,809<br>Total  Resources  Expended<br>285,681<br>NET INCOMING RESOURCES<br>29,188<br>RECONCILATION OF FUNDS<br>Total Funds  Balances b/fwd<br>152,795<br>Total Funds Balances c/fwd<br>181,983||2022<br>2021<br>Total<br>Total<br>Fund<br>Fund<br>£<br>£<br>314,869<br>293,598<br>314,869<br>293,598<br>269,872<br>287,765<br>15,809<br>13,537<br>285,681<br>301,302<br>29,188<br>(7,703)<br>152,795<br>160,498<br>181,983<br>152,795|
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The Notes Form Part of These Financial Statements 

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## Redeemed Christian Church of God , Good News Haven 

## Balance Sheet 

as at 31 December 2022 

|Notes<br>FIXED ASSETS<br>Leasehold Improvements<br>Tangible assets<br>4<br>CURRENT ASSETS<br>Debtors<br>5<br>Cash at bank and in hand<br>CREDITORS<br>Amounts Falling Due within one Year<br>6<br>NET CURRENT ASSETS<br>TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT<br>LIABILITIES<br>CREDITORS<br>Amounts Falling Due after one Year<br>7<br>NET ASSETS<br>Unrestricted Funds<br>8<br>Restricted funds<br>Unrestricted Funds<br>TOTAL FUNDS|20,792<br>21,586<br>14,500<br>187,205<br>1,129<br>200,576<br>242,954<br>(46,855)<br>196,100|2022<br>2021<br>Total<br>Total<br>£<br>£<br>20,792<br>20,792<br>21,586<br>26,983<br>14,500<br>18,000<br>187,205<br>166,603<br>1,129<br>1,434<br>200,576<br>183,169<br>242,954<br>230,944<br>(46,855)<br>(70,446)<br>196,099<br>160,497<br>203,806<br>168,204<br>(7,707)<br>(7,707)<br>196,099<br>160,497|
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The financial statements were approved by the Board of Trustees  on.................................... and were signed on its behalf by: 

Approved by Board of Trustees R A Bello - Chairman 

The Notes Form Part of These Financial Statements 

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Redeemed Christian Church of God , Good News Haven
Notes to the Financial Statementss
for the year ended 31 December 2022
ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Accounting convention
The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention,
and in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard for Smaller Entities
(effective January 20151, the Charities Act 2011 and the requirement5 of the Statement
of Recommended Practice ISORP 20151, Accounting and Reporting by Charities
(issued July 2014)
Incoming resources
All incoming resou rces 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.
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 particularheadings they have been allocated to activities on a basis consistent with
the use of resources.
Grants offered Subject to conditions which have not been met at the year end date are
noted as a commitment but not accrued as expenditure.
Tangible fixed assets
Taxation
The charity is exempt from tax on its charitable activities.
Fund accounting
Unrestricted funds can be used in accordance with the charitable objectives at
the discretion of the trustees.
I Voluntary Income
2022
2021
Tithes & Offering
Offering
Thanksgiving
Welfare Fund
Building Fund
Other Income
Gift Aid
Interest Receivable
207,003
31,426
8,027
195,878
34,402
8,420
51,044
13,761
3,347
261
314,869
120
11,810
107
250,737
2022
2021

Redeemed Christian Church of God , Good News Haven
Notes to the Financial Statementss
for the year ended 31 December 2022
Other Grants
261
107
2 Governance Costs
Accountancy
Legal fees
2022
650
2021
650
13,283
13,537
3 Wages and salaries
Social secu rity Costs
105,975
111,736
11,764
123,500
117,140
4 Tangible fixed assets
Hardware
Equipment
Choir Music
Equipment
Motor
vehi¢le$
Total
Cost
At l January 2022
At 31 December 2022
51,478
51,478
89,568
89,568
43,141
43,141
184,187
184,187
Depreciation
At l January 2022
Charge for the year
At 31 December 2022
50,363
223
50,586
63,700
5,174
68,874
43,141
157,204
5,397
162,601
43,141
Net book value
At 31 December 2022
892
20,694
25,868
21,586
26,983
At 31 December 2021
1,115
5 Debtors - Amounts Falling Due within one year
2022
2021
Other debtors
14,500
14,500
18,000
18,000

Redeemed Christian Church of God , Good News Haven
Notes to the Financial Statementss
for the year ended 31 December 2022
6 Creditors- amounts falling due within one year
2022
2021
Trade creditors
Other Creditors
Creditors
Pension
650
561
568
784
1,129
1,434
7 Creditors- amounts falling due after one year
2022
2021
Creditors
Creditors
8,888
37,967
46,855
22,320
48,126
70,446
BBL
Net
Movement
In Funds
8 Movement in Funds
AtOI 01 22
At31 1222
Unrestricted funds
General fund
Building Fund
TOTAL FUNDS
17,707)
168,204
160,497
17,707)
203,806
196,099
29,188
29,188
Net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows..
Incoming Resources
Resources Expended
Movement in
Funds
Unrestricted funds
General fund
Total Fund
314,869
314869
285,681
285 681
29,188
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Redeemed Chrlttlan ChuKh of God . Good News Haven
Detalled Statement Of Flnanclal Actlvltles
For The Year Ended 31st De￿rnber. 2022
2022
Total
Fund
2021
Total
Fund
Unrertrlrted
INCOMING RESOURCES
Tithes & Offering
Offering
Thanksgiving
Building fund
Other Income
Gift Aid
Grant
207.002.73
31.426.17
8.027.24
51.044.04
13.760.83
3.347.39
207.002.73
31.426.17
8.027.24
51.044.04
13.760.83
3.347.39
195.878.33
34.401.71
8.419.65
120.00
11.809.87
42.861.51
Interest Receivable
Total Incomlng Resources
261.00
261.00
106.63
314.869.40
314.869.40
293,597.70
RESOURCES EXPENDED
Charitable Attivitles
Pastoral allowances
Members, Training and Welfare
Books & Printing
Honorarium & volunteer
Bank Charges
Ministry Expenses - Mission
Advertising
WEM & Central funding
Travelling and subsistence
Printing. postage & stationery
Multimedia Expenses
Church expenses
Evangelicalloutreach materials
Donation & Gift
Telephone and fax
i.100.00
1.663.00
16.040.00
1.438.00
i.100.00
1.663.00
16.040.00
1.438.00
2.649.00
1.675.00
9.382.00
1.278.00
5.433.00
847.00
847.00
30.948.00
5.902.00
1.974.00
5.133.00
12.908.00
30.948.00
5.902.00
1.974.00
5.133.00
12.908.00
35.750.00
438.00
753.00
488.00
9.573.00
i.000.00
i.000.00
2.980.00
i.000.00
4.589.00
75.988.00
2.380.00
81.333.00
2.380.00
81.333.00
Governance Costs
Accountancy fees
Professional charges
Consultancy fees
650.00
650.00
650.00
12.633.00
2.526.00
15.809.00
12.633.00
2.526.00
15,809.00
12.887.00
13,537.00

Support Costs Management
Rent & rates
Light & heat
Insurance
46.197.00
2.555.00
411.00
46.197.00
2.555.00
411.00
61.932.00
3.446.00
6.372.00
203.00
Software & IT
130.00
130.00
Repairs & maintenan
Subscription
Security - Service Charges
Building Expenses
Cleaning
Motor expenses
Wages & salaries
Social Security
Welfare
Employers Pension
Depreciation charge
1.268.00
40.00
1.268.00
40.00
4.936.00
709.00
4.221.00
1.800.00
4.221.00
1.800.00
740.00
614.00
1.201.00
111.736.00
11.764.00
105.975.00
11.165.00
6.965.00
2.415.00
5.397.00
188.539.00
105.975.00
11.165.00
6.965.00
2.415.00
5.397.00
188.539.00
2.398.00
5.726.00
211.777.00
TOTAL RESOURCES EXPENDED
285.681.00
285,681.00
301,302.00
NEf INCOME
29.188.40
29.188.40
7.704.30
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