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THE REDEEMED CHRISTIAN CHURCH OF GOD OPEN HEAVENS SANCTUARY

Charity Registered Number: 1144053

Company Registered Number: 07783611

TRUSTEES’ REPORTS AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023

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TRUSTEES’ REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023

CONTENTS
Page
Trustee's Report 3-6
Independent Examiner's Report 7
Statement of Financial Activities 8
Balance sheet 9-10
Notes to the Accounts 11 – 17

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REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS OF THE CHARITY, ITS TRUSTEES AND ADVISERS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023

General Overseer: Pastor E A Adeboye Trustees/Directors; Mr Hassan Olayemi Tajudeen (Chairman) Mr Akintayo Daniel Aiyegbusi (Secretary) Mrs. Funmilola Gbadeyan (Treasurer) Secretary Pastor Stephen Adekoya Pastor in Charge: Pastor Stephen Adekoya Charity registered number: 1144053 Company registered number: 07783611 Worship Center: 228A-234A Heathway Dagenham, Essex, RM10 8QS Registered office: As above Banker: Lloyds Bank Independent Examiner: JOS Accountants Limited Unit 3, 51-57 High Street South East Ham, London E6 6EJ United Kingdom

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TRUSTEES REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023

The Trustees who are also the Directors of RCCG Open Heavens Sanctuary present their report and Financial Statements for the year ended 31st December 2023 which have been prepared in accordance with the Statement of Recommended Practice, “Accounting and Reporting by Charities” issued in October 2000 and Revised SORP 2005.

Structure, Governance and Management

a. CONSTITUTION

The church is constituted under a Trust deed and is a registered charity with charity registration number 1144053 and constitutes a limited company, limited by guarantee as defined by Companies act 2006.

b. METHOD OF APPOINTMENT OR ELECTION OF TRUSTEES

New trustees are elected based on the contribution that they will make to the governance of the organization and the skills that they will bring into the life of the charity. They are provided with copies of the Charity Commission's guidance to trustees and introduced the activities of the charity by the existing board.

c. POLICIES ADOPTED FOR THE INDUCTION AND TRAINING OF TRUSTEES Existing trustees are provided with training as and when required.

d. ORGANISATIONAL STRUCTURE AND DECISION MAKING The board of Trustees is headed by a Chairman, the Secretary to the trust and a Financial Administrator. The charity has four paid employees and 65 other voluntary workers. The Trustees are responsible for making all decisions regarding allocation of fund and activities. The day-to-day administration of the church is managed by the Company Secretary/Parish Pastor who liaises with the board as need may arise.

e. RELATED PARTY RELATIONSHIPS

Open Heavens Sanctuary is a parish of The Redeemed Christian Church of God - a network comprised of parishes all over the world. There is an agreement of common purposes entered by Open Heavens Sanctuary with The Redeemed Christian Church of God which documents this relationship.

Objectives and Activities

a. POLICIES AND OBJECTIVES

The Redeemed Christian Church of God Open Heavens Sanctuary is a parish of the Redeemed Christian Church of God. Our aim is to excel in every aspect of our Mission, whilst at the same time continually maintaining transparency and proper accountability

The charity's objects are: 1 The advancement of the Christian faith worldwide; 2 To evangelise in the power of Holy Spirit

3 The relief of poverty. Towards the achievement of these objects, the charity operates a Christian worship centre at 228A-234A Heathway, Dagenham, Essex, RM10 8QS; and organising various events to promote Christian faith and to reach out, in love, to the community at large.

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b. GRANT MAKING POLICIES

Grants are made to other charitable bodies. The church supports missionary organizations such as the Festival of Life and the World Evangelical Mission, and other missions and projects within and outside the UK.

c. VOLUNTEERS

The charity is most appreciative of the unflinching support of its volunteers who tirelessly help in the provision of service. It is therefore with gratitude to God that we once again report a robust membership giving which has significantly impacted once again on our reported figures for the year. We are pleased and thankful for their continuous commitment and support. Members’ contribution accounted for most of our gross income. The church maintains her core objectives as well as the overall focus of the Redeemed Christian Church of God as a Mission.

d. RISK MANAGEMENT

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

Achievements and performance

During the year we were able to improve on our online presence and the number of people who joined our services from the comfort of their house has increased considerably and that’s one thing we gained from the coronavirus pandemic.

We also experience increase in membership and worshipers as a result of the migration of people into the United Kingdom.

We organized and hold data analysis training program for the church members and the community and as a result of the training some of the student got a reasonable and decent job and are now doing well in the profession.

Our financial situation has improved greatly and we are able to pay our employees when due and we were able to employ another Pastor to pioneer another parish of the RCCG Open Heavens Sanctuary in Birmingham.

Trustees are pleased to report that the Church continued to be successful in every way both spiritually and in general wellbeing of its members and worshippers.

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Review of the Accounts

Gross Income
Net movement of funds
Net book value		 2023
£
261,526
63,677
234,925		 2022
£
174,573
24,053
171,248

Future Development Plans

The charity aims to build on its current achievement in effectively spreading the ethos, of love and hope that Christian faith offers. It also aims at building upon its current efforts of community involvement, in its bid to make our community and the larger world a better place for all. In order to achieve this, we will continue to embark on different community projects and opening our premises for like-minded people who will love to help us in achieving our aim and we will also be looking at various avenue to generate funds in addition to the good will donations of our service users.

In view of the increase in the numbers of our members and worshipers particularly on Sundays which is our major meeting day, our current premises is becoming too small to accommodate us and secondly we have been informed of possible regeneration coming to Dagenham Heathway, where we are based. We have therefore launch the project of raising funds and purchasing a bigger and permanent place of operation.

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TRUSTEES REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023 - CONT’D

STATEMENT OF TRUSTEES' RESPONSIBILITIES

The Trustees are responsible for preparing the Annual Report and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and regulations. Charity law requires the Trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial year. Under that law the Trustees have elected to prepare the financial statements in accordance with United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice (United Kingdom Accounting Standards and applicable law). The financial statements are required by law to give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the Church and of the surplus or deficit of the Church for that period. In preparing these financial statements, the Trustees are required to:

The Trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records that disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the Church and enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Charities Act 1993. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the Church and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.

Independent Examiner

The Trustees appointed JOS Accountants, a firm of Accounting & Management Consultants, as the Charity’s independent examiner. A resolution for re-appointment as independent examiner will be proposed during the Trustees meeting for the year.

This report was approved by the trustees and signed on its behalf by:

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Mr Olayemi Tajudeen Hassan (Chairman)

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THE REDEEMED CHRISTIAN CHURCH OF GOD OPEN HEAVENS SANCTUARY

INDEPENDENT EXAMINERS REPORT

We have examined the financial statements, which comprise the financial activities, the balance sheet, the related notes, and the accounting policies of The Redeemed Christian Church of God Open Heavens Sanctuary for the year ended 31st December 2023.

Respective responsibilities of trustees and independent examiner

As described earlier, the trustees are responsible for the preparation of the financial statements. It is my responsibility to carry out an examination of those financial statements and to issue a report based on that examination.

Scope of examination

We conducted our examination in accordance with directions given by the Charity Commissioners under section 43(7)(b) of the Charities Act 1993. An examination is limited to enquiries of the charity's personnel and analytical and review procedures applied to financial data and this provides less assurance than an audit. We have not performed an audit, and accordingly, we do not express an audit opinion.

Independent examiner's statement

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

  1. Which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the requirements:

• To keep accounting records in accordance with section 41 of the Act; and

• To prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and to comply with the accounting requirements of the Act have not been met; or

  1. To which in our opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.

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JOS Accountants Limited Unit 3, 51-57 High Street South East Ham, London E6 6EJ United Kingdom

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THE REDEEMED CHRISTIAN CHURCH OF GOD

OPEN HEAVENS SANCTUARY

STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023

INCOME & ENDOWMENT
Donations and legacies
EXPENDITURE ON:
Total charitable activities
Governance costs
Excess Income
Prior-year adjustment
Funds brought forward		 NOTES
2
6
7		 Current year
Current year
Current year
Prior year
Unrestricted
Restricted
Total
Total
Funds
Funds
Funds
Funds
2023
2023
2023
2022
£
£
£
£
261,526
- 261,526
174,573
196,655
-
196,655
149,123
1,194
-
1,194
1,397
197,849
- 197,849
150,520
63,677
-
63,677
24,053
-
-
-
-
3,514
171,248
-
171,248
150,709
234,925
- 234,925
171,248

The notes thereon form an integral part of the accounts

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OPEN HEAVENS SANCTUARY

BALANCE SHEET AS AT
31 DECEMBER 2023
Assets:
NOTES
Fixed Assets
8
Rent deposit
Current assets
Debtors and receivables
9
Cash & bank
Creditors: Amount falling due
within one year
10
Net working capital
Financed by:
General funds
Creditors- Long term (BBL)		 Current year
Current year
Current year
Prior year
Unrestricted
Restricted
Total
Total
Funds
Funds
Funds
Funds
2023
2023
2023
2022
£
£
£
£
179,773
-
179,773
156,747
10,000
-10,000
10,000
189,773
- 189,773
166,747
20,196
-20,196
13,241
42,680
-42,680
15,927
62,876
- 62,876
29,168
600
- 600
750
62,276
- 62,276
28,418
252,049
-
252,049
195,165
234,925
-
234,925
171,248
17,124
-
17,124
23,917
252,049
- 252,049
195,165

The notes thereon form an integral part of the accounts

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BALANCE SHEET AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2023 CON’D

The charitable company is entitled to exemption from audit under Section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 for the year ended 31 December 2023. The members have not required the charitable company to obtain an audit of its financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2023 in accordance with Section 476 of the Companies Act 2006.

The trustees acknowledge their responsibilities for

(a) ensuring that the charitable company keeps accounting records that comply with Sections 386 and 387 of the Companies Act 2006 and

(b) preparing financial statements which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charitable company as at the end of each financial year and of its surplus or deficit for each financial year in accordance with the requirements of Sections 394 and 395 and which otherwise comply with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 relating to financial statements, so far as applicable to the charitable company. These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the special provisions of Part 15 of the Companies Act 2006 relating to small charitable companies and with the Financial Reporting Standard for Smaller Entities (effective April 2008).

The financial statements were approved by the Board of Trustees and were signed on its behalf by:

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NOTES TO THE MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023

1 Accounting Policies:

The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with applicable Accounting Standards in the United Kingdom with the application of FRSSE and the Statement of Recommended Practice, “Accounting and Reporting by Charities” (“SORP 2000 and SORP 2005”) issued by the Charity Commission. A summary of the principal accounting policies, which have been applied consistently, is set out below.

a) Basis of Preparation of Financial Statements

The financial statements are prepared under the historic cost convention and include the results of the Charity's operations, which are described in the Trustees Report, all of which are continuing.

b) Comparative Figures

Comparative figures are shown on the statement of Accounts of the charity.

c) Incoming Resources

All income is credited to the Statement of Financial Activities on the earlier date of when they are received or when they are receivable.

d) Restricted funds

The restricted funds are to be used for specific purposes as specified within the objects of the Charity. Expenditure, which meets these criteria, will be identified to the fund, together with a fair allocation of management and support costs.

e) Unrestricted Funds

Unrestricted funds are donations and other incomes received or generated for the objects of the Charity without further specified purpose and are available for general funds.

f) Resources Expended

Direct Charitable Expenditure includes all expenditure incurred by the Charity in direct pursuit of its charitable objectives.

Governance expenditure includes all costs not directly related to the Charitable activities and cannot be allocated to direct charitable expenditure.

g) Donated Services and Gifts in Kind

The value of donated services and gifts in kind provided to the charity is recognised in the statement of financial activities and in the Balance Sheet at their value to the charity, as determined by the Trustees, in the period in which they are receivable, and where the benefit is both quantifiable and material.

f) Tangible fixed assets

Depreciation is provided on a straight line basis at the following annual rates in order to write off each asset over its estimated useful life.

Leasehold Property Refurbishment -5% Fixtures and fittings -25%

g) Taxation

The charity is exempt from corporation tax on its charitable activities.

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NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS ENDED

31 DECEMBER 2023 CONT'D

Detailed analysis of income and expenditure for the year ended 31 December 2023 as required by the SORP 2015

NOTES
2
Donations, grants and legacies
Tithe
Offering
Thanksgiving
Building support
Other pledges
First Fruits Offerings
YAYA Offerings
Seed Offerings
Missionary Support
RCCG Camp UK
Gift aid
Other Donations
Other Incomes
Grants		 Current year
Current year
Current year
Prior year
Unrestricted
Restricted
Total
Total
Funds
Funds
Funds
Funds
2023
2023
2023
2022
£
£
£
£
101,409
-
101,409
68,863
34,330
-
34,330
25,156
12,082
-
12,082
7,071
15,537
-
15,537
35,164
27,408
-
27,408
-
2,403
-
2,403
-
2,218
-
2,218
-
3,062
-
3,062
-
220
-
220
-
3,305
-
3,305
-
28,567
-
28,567
21,600
5,783
-
5,783
-
25,201
-
25,201
-
-
-
-
16,719
261,526
-
261,526
174,573

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NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS ENDED

31 DECEMBER 2023 CONT'D

NOTES
3
4		 Charitable activities-Direct
spending
Mission Support
Honorarium
Welfare
Entertainment & Hospitality
Vicarage Allowance
Pastor’s welfare
Training
Charitable activities-Grant
funding activities
RCCG -Central Office WEM & COF
Other Charities		 Current year
Current year
Current year
Prior year
Unrestricted
Restricted
Total
Total
Funds
Funds
Funds
Funds
2023
2023
2023
2022
£
£
£
£
1,575
-
1,575
2,305
550
550
5,997
4,006
4,006
6,097
3,311
-
3,311
3,070
5,600
5,600
-
7,079
7,079
-
261
261
-
22,121
-
22,121
73,024
25,778
-
25,778
9,816
1,170
-
1,170
450
26,948
-
26,948
10,266

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NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS ENDED
31 DECEMBER 2023CONT'D
NOTES
5
Support costs for charitable activities
Premises & administrative costs
Rent & rate
Printing, stationery, and Postage
Telephone & Communication
General church running expenses
Travel expenses
Utilities
Insurance
Repairs
Web Hosting
Computer Software
Media Equipments
Toiletries And Cleaning
Audio And Sound Equipment
Subscription
Net Salary Expense
PAYE/NI Expense
Pension (Personal/Stakeholder)
Motor Expenses
Advertising and Promotion
Legal and Professional Fees
Depreciation		 Current year
Current year
Current year
Prior year
Unrestricted
Restricted
Total
Total
Funds
Funds
Funds
Funds
2023
2023
2023
2022
£
£
£
£
22,000
-
22,000
23,797
2,183
-
2,183
7,451
2,078
-
2,078
2,112
355
-
355
3,093
2,601
-
2,601
5,484
4,972
-
4,972
4,381
2,601
-
2,601
1,664
1,320
-
1,320
2,605
350
350
-
759
759
-
642
642
-
1,342
1,342
-
2,272
2,272
-
785
785
-
68,069
68,069
55,555
7,365
7,365
-
3,525
3,525
-
1,332
1,332
-
750
750
-
244
244
-
22,043
-
22,043
15,247
147,586
-
147,586
121,388

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NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS ENDED

31 DECEMBER 2023 CONT'D

NOTES
6
7		 Total charitable expenditure
Direct spending
Grantmaking activities
Support costs
Other expenditure-governance costs
Independent examination
Interest on Loan		 Current year
Current year
Current year
Prior year
Unrestricted
Restricted
Total
Total
Funds
Funds
Funds
Funds
2023
2023
2023
2022
£
£
£
£
22,121
-
22,121
73,024
26,948
-
26,948
10,266
147,586
-
147,586
121,388
196,655
-
196,655
149,123
465
-
465
705
729
-
729
692
1,194
-
1,194
1,397

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NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS ENDED

31 DECEMBER 2023 CONT'D

NOTES
8
Fixed assets
Costs 1 January 2023
Addition during the year
Depreciation
As at 1 January 2023
Charged for the year
Net Book Value
31st December 2023
31st December 2022		 Building
Renovation
£
260,577
-		 Office
Equipment
£
37,184
16,444		 Computer
Hardware
£
-
9,106		 Motor
Vehicle
Total
£
£
-
297,761
19,519
16,444
260,577 53,628 9,106 19,519
314,205
103,831
13,029		 37,183
3,289		 -
1,821		 -
141,014
3,904
22,043
116,860 40,472 1,821 3,904
163,057
143,717
156,746		 13,156

1
 7,285
-		 15,615
179,773
-
156,747

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NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS ENDED

NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS ENDED
31 DECEMBER 2023CONT'D
NOTES
9
Debtors & receivables
Gift aid receivable
Members balances
10
Creditors: Amount falling due
within one year
Creditors
Accrual		 Current year
Current year
Current year
Prior year
Unrestricted
Restricted
Total
Total
Funds
Funds
Funds
Funds
2023
2023
2023
2022
£
£
£
£
8,446
-
8,446
5,241
11,750
-
11,750
8,000
20,196
-
20,196
13,241
-
-
-
-
600
-
600
750
600
-
600
750

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