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Report and Financial Statements For the Year Ended 31 March 2025

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Registered Charity No: 1143434

EL-KWABOAT MINISTRIES

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CONTENTS	Page
Legal and administrative information	3
Report of the Trustees	4
Report from Reporting Accountant	12
Statement of financial activities	14
Balance sheet	15
Notes to the financial statements	17

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LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION

Trustees: ELVIS OSEI BONSU Trustee Mr. Michael Odame Boateng Trustee 31 St. James Court Registered Office: St. James's Road CROYDON CR0 2SE Charity Number: 1143434 Accountants: Jacob Manu & Co 64 Broadway Stratford London E15 1NT

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REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES

The Trustees present the Annual Report and financial statements of EL-KWABOAT MINISTRIES for the year ended 31 March 2025. The Trustees have adopted the provisions of the Statement of Recommended Practice (SORP) "Accounting and Reporting by Charities" (revised 2005) in preparing the Annual Report and Financial Statements of the charity/company. The Report and Financial Statements also comply with the Companies Act 2006.

STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT

Legal status and Governing document

The objects and powers of Charity were established in the Constitution of the church and the church is governed by it. The trustees are responsible for arranging and organising Annual General Meetings - AGM.

Appointment

The Trustees who held office during the financial year and at the date of this report are set out on page 3. The Trustees are elected by the church in accordance with the rules set out in the Constitution. The method of appointment of the Church Council is also set out in the Church Constitution. The trustees are voluntary and they form the membership of trustee board.

Induction and Training

Trustees, as part of their induction and training, go through series of training where they are briefed on their legal obligations and the Charity Commission’s guidance on public benefit. The objects and aims of the church are explained. Trustees and volunteers are also encouraged to attend appropriate external training events where these will facilitate the undertaking of their role. The Board of Trustees manages the affairs of the church. The Board and the Church Council work cooperatively with the Reverend Minister, who has day to day operational responsibility, and are responsible for making decisions on all matters of general concern and importance to the church.

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Organisation

The Board of Trustees and Council members are responsible for the overall strategy and direction of the Church. The Board of Trustees and Council members have the responsibility of cooperating with the Reverend Minister in promoting the whole mission of the Church – pastoral, evangelistic, social and ecumenical. The Trustees give their time on a voluntary and unpaid basis. The Church Council has wide responsibilities. It has a number of committees, each dealing with a particular aspect of church life. These committees, which include music/worship, outreach, welfare, and finance, are accountable to and report back to the Board of Trustees and Church Council on a regular basis.

Risk Management

The trustees have assessed the major risks to which the charity is exposed, in particular those related to operations and finances of the charity and are satisfied that systems are in place to mitigate exposure to the major risks. The trustees have a risk management strategy which comprises:

regular financial review to ensure the continuity of charitable activities;
ensuring all equipment are in good condition and safe for use;
Competence based training for volunteers and trustees;
liability insurance;
Monitoring of new legislative requirements;
Policies and procedures for children and vulnerable adults protection;
Health and safety risks

Interest of Board of Trustees

No member of the Trustees had, at any time during the period under consideration, any interests in the charity which require disclosure in this report.

AIMS AND PURPOSE/OBJECTIVES

The EL-KWABOAT MINISTRIES was set up to, among others; to advance the Christian faith by sharing and demonstrating the Love of God to every person in every way possible and to reach the uttermost part of the earth with the Full Gospel of Jesus Christ.The principal activities of the church include:

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To proclaim the Gospel of the Kingdom of God through regular Sunday meetings, weekly activities, conferences, ministerial training, and seminars.
To share and demonstrate God’s love by ministering to the needs of people (both members and others).
Worship services that are open to the general public—during these services, we encourage personal growth by developing and empowering people through preaching and teaching the Gospel of Jesus Christ and motivating them through seminars and conferences.
To develop a strong society by encouraging and building strong family relationships through seminars/conferences and family-friendly activities.
To evangelise to tell people about the love of Christ by using the media (radio evangelism), tracts and other educative materials.
To build lives by encouraging people to have hope and using the ministry of healing and deliverance through the entire Gospel of Jesus Christ by provision.
To undertake general charitable activities – such as providing aid for the needy.

OBJECTIVES, AIMS AND PRINCIPAL ACTIVITIES

The EL-KWABOAT MINISTRIES is committed to enabling as many people as possible to worship at our church and to become part of our community. The trustees maintain an overview of worship throughout the parish and constantly seek ideas on how our services can involve the diverse population and groups that live within our parish and the community. Our services and worship put faith into practice through prayer and scripture, music and sacrament, healing and deliverance.

When planning our activities for the year, the Pastor and the Board of Trustees has considered the Charity Commission’s guidance on public benefit and, in particular, the specific guidance on charities for the advancement of religion. In particular, we try to enable ordinary people to live out their faith as part of our church community through:

Worship and Prayer, learning about the Gospel, and developing their knowledge and trust in Jesus.

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Provision of pastoral care for people living in the parish.
Missionary and outreach work.
Education and training

The Statement of Financial Activities on page 16 summarises the results of EL-KWABOAT MINISTRIES’ activities during the period. The charity's Total income amounted to £172,700. Which was spent judiciously to meet the Church's objectives.

Volunteers

Without our volunteers' selflessness, hard work,k and dedication, we couldn’t have achieved our aims and objectives. The volunteers contribute significantly to the running of the church and enable it to fulfil its goals.

Financial Review

The book values of the assets held at year-end are, in the opinion of the Board of Trustees, as stated in the financial statements. Also, in its opinion, adequate assets are available to fulfil the charity's obligations. Our principal source of funds comes from the generous donations of committed members through Tithes and Offerings. Overall, we had a good financial year. Total receipts on unrestricted funds were £172,700.

Reserves Policy

The Trustees have identified the need for reserves to be held. Developing a reserves policy will assist in strategic planning, such as considering how new projects or future activities will be funded. To ensure sustainability and continuity of future financing activities, the trustees plan to have unrestricted funds to cover at least three months of unrestricted payments. This policy will be reviewed regularly to meet the charitable needs of the Church.

Investment Policy

The Trustees can invest in such assets as they see fit. The charity's investment policy is appropriate to the nature of the funds for which the investment is held. The primary investment aim is to provide high security and liquidity and maximise returns whilst adopting a conservative approach.

Grant Making Policy

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As part of our charitable objectives of providing aid to the needy, donations are made in the form of cash gifts to needy people and to members who find themselves in some form of financial difficulty.

STATEMENT OF TRUSTEES’ RESPONSIBILITIES

The Charity Commission 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 at the year end, of its incoming resources and resources expended during that year. In preparing those financial statements, the Trustees are required to:

➢ Prepare trustees annual reports and submitting annual returns forms and accounts
➢ Comply with the rules of the charity as set out in the governing document
➢ Ensure the charity is run carefully, by making sure it :
➢ Uses its charitable funds and assets wisely to further it charitable aims
➢ Does not do anything to put its property, funds , assets or reputation at risk
➢ Takes appropriate care and advice when investing or borrowing money.

INDEPENDENT EXAMINER

Jacob Manu & Co has expressed their willingness to continue in service and a resolution on this would be put to the Board of Trustees at the forthcoming Annual General Meeting.

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STATEMENT OF DISCLOSURES

a) So far as the Trustees are aware, there is no relevant information of which the

Church’s Independent Examiners are unaware, and

b) They have taken all the steps that they ought to have taken as Trustees in order to make themselves aware of any relevant information and to establish that the Church's Independent Examiners are aware of that information.

By order of the Board of Trustees

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Trustee- ELVIS OSEI BONSU

Date:28/01/2026

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INDEPENDENT EXAMINERS’ REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

We have examined the financial statements on pages 12 to 18 for the year ended 31 March 2025 which comprises the statement of financial activities. The financial statement has been prepared under the historical cost convention and the accounting policies set out therein.

The report is made solely to the Charity's Trustees, as a body, in accordance with Section 44 of the Charities Act 1993. The Trustees of the charity are of the general opinion that an audit is not required in accordance with Section 43(2) of the 1993 Act, and have opted for an independent examination instead.

Respective responsibilities of trustees and independent examiners

The Trustees, have responsibilities for preparing the Trustees' Report and the Financial Statements in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards. These are set out in the Statement of Trustees' Responsibilities in the Report of the Trustees.

Our responsibilities as independent examiners of the charity are:

to examine the books and accounts of the charity in compliance with Section 43 of the 1993 Act;
to strictly adhere to the general directions provided by the Charity Commission under Section 43(7)(b) of the Charities Act 1993; and
to state whether particular matters have come to our attention in the course of our examination.

We report to you whether the financial statements have properly been prepared in accordance with United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice, the Companies Act 2006 and in accordance with the Charities Act 1993.

We also report to you whether the information given in the Trustees' Report is consistent with the financial statements. We consider the implications of our report if we become aware of any apparent misstatements or material inconsistencies with the financial statements.

In addition we report to you if the charity has not kept proper accounting records, if we have not received all the information and explanations we require for our work, or if information specified by law regarding trustees' remuneration and other transactions with the charity is not disclosed.

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Basis of opinion

Our examination was carried out in accordance with the general direction provided by the Charity Commission. The examination includes a review of the books and documents and other accounting records kept by the charity and comparing these with the accounts presented.

Our examination also includes consideration of any unusual disclosures or items in the accounts, and seeking explanations from the Trustees. It is imperative to state here that 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'. Our report is therefore limited to the statements below:

Independent examiners' statement

In connection with our examination, we report that no matter has come to our attention, which gives cause to believe that the following have not been met:

Keeping proper accounting records in accordance with Section 386 and 387 of the Companies Act 2006.
Preparing accounts which accord with the underlying accounting records and which are in compliance with the Companies Act 2006, the United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice (UK GAAP), the Statements of Recommended Practice (SORP) - Accounting and Reporting by Charities and the Charities Act 1993.
Consistency of the information contained in the Trustees Report with the financial statements.

..................................................... Date: ........28... Day of...January.............2026 Jacob Manu & Co

Chartered Certified Accountants 64 Broadway, Stratford, London, E15 1NT

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STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITYFOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 March 2025

*Descriptions by natural* *category* Note *Unrestricted* *funds* *Restricted* *income* *funds* *Total this* *year* *2025* £ £ £ *Incoming resources* 3 Voluntary Income 172,700 - 172,700 - - - Other Income - - - - Special Donations - - - - *Total incoming resources* *172,700* - *172,700*	*Descriptions by natural* *category* Note *Unrestricted* *funds* *Restricted* *income* *funds* *Total this* *year* *2025* £ £ £ *Incoming resources* 3 Voluntary Income 172,700 - 172,700 - - - Other Income - - - - Special Donations - - - - *Total incoming resources* *172,700* - *172,700*	*Descriptions by natural* *category* Note *Unrestricted* *funds* *Restricted* *income* *funds* *Total this* *year* *2025* £ £ £ *Incoming resources* 3 Voluntary Income 172,700 - 172,700 - - - Other Income - - - - Special Donations - - - - *Total incoming resources* *172,700* - *172,700*	*Total last* *year* *2024* £
172,700	-	172,700	157,021
-	-	-	-
	-
-	-	-	-
	-
-	-	-	-
*172,700*	-	*172,700*	*157,021*


129.816	-	129.816	190,583
-	-	-	-
1,200	-	1,200	1,200
-	-	-	-
131,016	-	131,016	191,783
41,684	-	41,684	(34,762)
-	-	-	-
*41,684*	-	*41,684*	*(34,762)*


41,684	-	41,684	(34,762)
2,164		2,164	36,926
*43,848*		*43,848*	*2,164*

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Balance sheet as at 31 March 2025

Fixed assets

Tangible assets

Investments

Total fixed assets

Current assets

Stock and work in progress

Debtors (Short term) investments Cash at bank and in hand

Total current assets

Creditors: amounts falling due within one year

Net current assets/(liabilities)

Total assets less current liabilities

Creditors: amounts falling due after one year Provisions for liabilities and charges

Net assets

Funds of the Charity

Unrestricted funds Designated funds Total unrestricted funds

Restricted income funds

Total funds

Note *Total this year* *2025* £ 6 4,150 - - 4,150 - 45,698 45,698 6,000 43,848 - - 43,848 7 43,848 - 43,848 0 *43,848*	Note *Total this year* *2025* £ 6 4,150 - - 4,150 - 45,698 45,698 6,000 43,848 - - 43,848 7 43,848 - 43,848 0 *43,848*	*Total last year* *2024* £
	4,150	4,150
	-	-
	-	-
	4,150	4,150

	-	-

		-
	45,698	4,941
	45,698	4,941

	6,000	6,927



	43,848	2,164

	-	-
	-	-

	43,848	2,164

	43,848	2,164
	-	-
	43,848	2,164
	0	0
	*43,848*	*2,164*

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NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTSFOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

Registered Charity Number 1143434

1 ACCOUNTING POLICIES

The principal accounting policies which have been adopted are set out below:-

2 BASIS OF ACCOUNTING

The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention and in accordance with applicable accounting standards and the Statement of Recommended Practice, “Accounting and Reporting by Charities” (SORP 2005) issued in January 2005.

3 INCOMING RESOURCES

Voluntary income includes free offerings from members. The income is accounted for on a cash basis.

4 RESOURCES EXPENDED

Expenditure is recognized when the liability is incurred.

Cost of generating funds are those incurred in attracting voluntary income
Charitable activities include expenditure associated with delivery of services and include both direct costs and support costs relating to each particular service
Governance costs include the costs of charity, including strategic planning for its future development, independent examination, any legal advice and all costs of complying with the constitutional and statutory requirements, such as costs of Trustees and the preparation of statutory accounts.
Support costs include overhead and other costs not directly attributable to a particular function and apportioned over the relevant activity on the basis of management estimates consistence with use of the resources e.g., staff cost by time spent, property costs by floor space and other costs by their usage.

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NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTSFOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

Registered Charity Number 1143434

5 TAXATION

The organization is a charitable institution with exemption from UK taxation under section 505 of the Income and Corporation Taxes Act 1988.

6 TANGIBLE NON-CURRENT ASSETS

The organization’s non-current assets include musical instruments, furniture, and fittings and they are depreciated on a straight-line basis

7 FUND ACCOUNTING

Unrestricted funds are grants, donations, and other incoming resources receivable or generated for the objects of the charity without further specified purpose and are available as general funds.

Restricted funds are funds that can only be used for specific purposes as laid down by the donor. Expenditure, which meets this criterion, is charged to the fund, together with a fair allocation of management and support costs.

Designated funds are funds set aside by trustees out of unrestricted general funds for specific future purposes, or relate to grants given specifically for the purchase of assets where the use is not restricted. The aim and use of each of the designated fund is set out in the notes to the financial statements.

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8. CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES

8. CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES
Rent/Rates/Hall Hire Donations Repairs/Renewals Radio Program/Media Refreshments Travel&Transport Accountancy and professional fees Business rate Insurance Stationery/postage Bank charges Telephone Depreciation Missionary expenses Mission Sundry expenses TOTAL	Unrestricted 2025 2024 Total Total 66,500 66,500 92,400 1,500 1,500 5,000 1,895 1,895 6,200 2,500 2,500 6,500 520 520 434 238 238 801 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,040 1,040 8,640 1,300 1,300 1,300 237 237 0 90 90 90 346 346 1,202 4,500 4,500 4,500 36,362 36,362 44,700 12,686 12,686 17,901 102 102 915 0
	131,016 131,016 191,783