Celestial Church of Christ Amazing Grace Parish Community Projects
AGP LONDON IMPACT 2022
2022 has been a moderately busy year for the CCC Amazing Grace Parish, we have continued to support our community in Southwark and far afield. What made this year wonderful was the wining of the Southwark Faith & Belief Award 2022 in September 2022 and being nominated for The London Faith & Belief Community award 2022 in November 2022, for providing an inclusive support to the community regardless of faith and belief. We are very proud of our achievement in 2022 and looking forward to expanding the support in 2023.
Let us Talk Projects
Let Talk Diabetes:
Lets talk Diabetes was organised twice in 2022 digitally, we had a total of 57 attendance from the community. With the help of our qualified Nurse, we discussed food, managements etc.
We found that a lot of people were being trapped underground because they do not understand what they can do and cannot do. This came into light during one of our trusted polls about why people do not go to GP for prevention medication, and some end up dying due to sickness that can be managed. Majority of the people with no recourse to public fund or those with illegal status have the fear of any authority including the Doctors therefore they rely on self-medication. Some horrific housing issues were discussed.
Lets talk Immigration and Asylum
Let talk Immigration and Asylum Early 2022 and by popular demand in October 2022. This sees a combination of 82 attendance, with an immigration Lawyer who present to answer a general questions and inform them about new laws and rules. By doing this a total of 9 people regulate their settlement in UK. Supporting 1 youth into apprenticeships due to status cannot get student’s loan.
Maximisation of Earning
Maximisation of earning : With the economic crisis and fuel poverty, we supported 6 families to claim welfare benefits i.e Personal independent Payment and Universal Credits. We organised 1 employment support talk digitally 14 people attended.
We issued 3 references for our volunteers to increase their earning, they had a total of 24 hours per week work among them. We supported them with Job search, recommended 2 for training and they now have a combined hours of 108 hours per week.
Other support
We supported 8 Families with housing issue by referring to law centre and advocating on their behalf with the council.
Signposts 3 families to support unaccompanied children in uk humanitarian support,
We supported a pregnant mother that was stranded in Africa and husband returned to UK with her 2 children and travelling documents. We linked her to a solicitor, that was able to bring her back into the UK. Upon her arrival in the UK, we signed posted her to housing, benefit and social services support. She is doing very well and currently have visitation to see her children and undergoing mediation.
We received. 156 Kg of food Sainsbury neighbourhood project. 1.2 tons of food from The Trussell Trust which was distributed to 526 families over 6 months period.
Community programme - Food parcel distribution in 2022 was reduced by 64% compared to 2021 due to premises issues and funding, the church has supported this project by the sum of £14000 which was used for food parcel, trip for kids and volunteers’ fares/petrol.
CELESTIAL CHURCH OF CHRIST AMAZING GRACE PARISH ACCOUNTS 31ST DECEMBER 2022
EMMANUEL STEPHENS & CO. CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS, BUSINESS ADVISERS & CONSULTANTS 62 BEECHWOOD ROAD, LONDON E8 3DY
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CELESTIAL CHURCH OF CHRIST AMAZING GRACE PARISH Report and Accounts for the year ended 31st December 2022
CHARITY REGISTRATION NUMBER IN ENGLAND AND WALES 1146389
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CELESTIAL CHURCH OF CHRIST AMAZING GRACE PARISH
Reports and Accounts For The Year Ended 31st December 2022
| CONTENTS | |
|---|---|
| Charity Information | 1 |
| Trustees Report | 2 |
| Accountant's Report | 3 |
| Statement of Financial Activities | 4 |
| Balance Sheet | 5 |
| Notes to Accounts | 6 - 7 |
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CELESTIAL CHURCH OF CHRIST AMAZING GRACE PARISH
Charity Information
THE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE:
Mrs. Elizabeth Akinsanya Trustee Rebecca Akinsanya Trustee Melvin Shoyeju Trustee Leah Adejinmi Trustee
Charity Registration No:
1146389
BUSINESS OFFICE
33 Sternhall Lane London SE15 4NT
BANKERS
Lloyds Bank Camden Town Branch 140 Camden High Street Camden Town London NW1 ONG
ACCOUNTANTS
EMMANUEL STEPHENS & CO. 62 BEECHWOOD ROAD LONDON E8 3DY
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CELESTIAL CHURCH OF CHRIST AMAZING GRACE PARISH REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES TO MEMBERS OF THE CELESTIAL CHURCH OF CHRIST AMAZING GRACE PARISH
The Trustees present their report and Accounts for the year ended 31 December 2022.
Celestial Church of Christ Amazing Grace Parish is a registered charity with the overall mission of spreading the Christian faith, alleviating poverty and reaching out to those that are marginalised in the society at large. We started the year with a spirit-filled service with the motive of continuous soul-winning for the Kingdom of Christ.
Th church activities for the year in review are classiffied into standard, special and inter parish. The standard activities are are regularly held weekly ,monthly and annually, they are part of the Church calender worldwide and are observed by all parishes including Amazing Grace parish
The special activities are home grown activities that are designed to meet the needs of the members of the parish including the parish cantata, the summer feast , a special grand command music performance to include special artists from Europe and Africa.
Inter parish activities are related activities and special proprammes of sister parishes and other denominations for which the parish regularly gets invited to particiate or as a guest. They include revival programmes and seminars.
elizabethakinsanya 12/10/2023
Mrs Elizabeth Akinsanya Date
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CELESTIAL CHURCH OF CHRIST AMAZING GRACE PARISH
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF CELESTIAL CHURCH OF CHRIST AMAZING GRACE PARISH
I report on the accounts of the Trust for the period ended 31st December 2022, which are set out on paged 3 to 6.
RESPECTIVE RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE TRUSTEES AND EXAMINER
As the Charity's Trustees, you are responsible for the preparation of the Account: you consider that the audit requirement of section 43(2) of the Charities Act 1993 ("the Act") does not apply. It is my responsibility to:
. Examine the accounts under section 145 of the 2011 Act;
- . to follow the procedure s laid down in the general Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5) of the 2011 Act;
. to state whether particulat matters have come to my attention.
BASIS OF INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT
My examination was carried out in accordance with the General Directions given by the Charity Commissioners. 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 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 statement below.
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S STATEMENT
In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention:
-
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
- to which, in my opinion, attention be drawn to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
Emmanuel Stephens & Co.
Chartered Accountants, Business Advisers & Consultants 62 Beechwood Road London E8 3DY
CELESTIAL CHURCH OF CHRIST AMAZING GRACE PARISH
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Statement of Financial Activities for the year ended 31st December 2022
| 2022 | 2021 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Notes | Unrestricted | Restricted | Total | Total | |
| £ | £ | £ | £ | ||
| Incoming Resources | |||||
| Tithes, Offerings & | 1 | ||||
| Similar Incoming Resources | 73,340 | 1,218 | 74,558 | 129,849 | |
| Other Income | |||||
| Gift Aid Repayments | 8,041 | - | 8,041 | 9,020 | |
| Total Incoming Resources | 81,381 | 1,218 | 82,599 | 138,869 | |
| Charitable Resources Expended | |||||
| Direct Charitable expenses | 2 | 60,479 | - | 60,479 | 894 |
| Fundraising Publicity | 3 | - | - | - | - |
| Management & Administration | 4 | 14,448 | 14,448 | 108,920 | |
| Total Resources expended | 74,926 | - | 74,926 | 109,814 | |
| Net Incoming Resources for the year | 6,454 | 1,218 | 7,673 | 29,055 | |
| Funds Brought Forward | 37,101 | 52,049 | 89,150 | 60,095 | |
| Fund Balances carried forward | 43,555 | 53,267 | 96,823 | 89,150 |
All disclosures relate to the continuing operations. There are no recognised gains or losses other than those disclosed above.
CELESTIAL CHURCH OF CHRIST AMAZING GRACE PARISH
Balance sheet as at 31st December 2022
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| 2022 | 2021 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Notes | £ | £ | £ | £ | |
| FIXED ASSETS | |||||
| Other tangible Fixed Assets | 9 | - | 440 | ||
| - | 440 | 440 | |||
| CURRENT ASSETS | |||||
| Cash in Hand/ Bank | 104,590 | 109,473 | |||
| Prepayment for New Bulding | - | - | |||
| 104,590 | 109,473 | ||||
| CURRENT LIABILITIES | |||||
| Amount falling due within one year | 6 | (500) | (500) | ||
| NET CURRENT ASSETS | 104,090 | 108,973 | |||
| LONG TERM LIABILITIES | |||||
| Amount falling due more than a year | |||||
| Loan | (7,267) | (20,263) | |||
| TOTAL ASSETS | 96,823 | 89,150 | |||
| ACCUMULATED FUNDS | |||||
| Unrestricted | 7 | 43,555 | 37,101 | ||
| Restricted | 8 | 53,267 | 52,049 | ||
| 96,823 | 89,150 |
Approved by the Trustees and Signed on their behalf:
elizabethakinsanya 12/10/2023 Mrs Elizabeth Akinsanya Date
CELESTIAL CHURCH OF CHRIST AMAZING GRACE PARISH
Notes to the financial statements for the period ended 31st December 2022
ACCOUNTING POLICIES
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The accounts have been prepared in compliance with the statement of Recommended Practice (SORP): Accounting for Charities.
1. GRANTS, DONATIONS ETC
These are recognised in full in the Statement of Financial Activities in the period in which they are received.
2. DIRECT CHARITABLE EXPENDITURE
This comprises all expenditure directly related to the objects of the of the charity. It also includes the expenditure in support of that activity where material.
| in support of that activity where material. | |
|---|---|
| Donations Motor Expenses |
2022 2021 £ £ - - - - |
| - - |
3. FUND RAISING AND PUBLICITY
This comprise the costs incurred in connection with the management of the charity's assets. These costs are organisational as opposed to project administration costs. They include costs for complying with the constitutional and statutory requirements.
4. MANAGEMENT AND ADMINISTRATION
| Rent Telephone/Fax Choir Expenses Church Expenses Repairs & Maintenance Professional fees Bank Charges Insurance Harvest Expenses Evangelism Depreciation Accountancy fees Charity Projects |
2022 2021 £ £ 30,705 40,900 870 744 - 5,540 8,307 5,760 1,079 - 7,650 5,210 - 720 1,608 5,565 9,420 5,965 - - 440 440 400 500 14,448 97007 |
|---|---|
| 74,927 168,351 |
5.DEPRECIATION
This has been provided at the following rates in order to write off the assets over their estimated useful lives
| Musical Equipment | 20% |
|---|---|
| Fixture & Fittings | 20% |
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6. LIABILITIES
| 6. LIABILITIES | |
|---|---|
| Current Liabilities Accountancy Fees More Than 1 year Loans |
2022 2021 £ £ 400 500 |
| 400 500 |
|
| 7,267 25,234 |
7. UNRESTRICTED FUNDS
These are grants and donations received or receivable for the objects of the charity without restrictions as to purpose but are available as general funds.
8. OTHER FIXED ASSESTS
Restricted funds are used for the purpose as specified by the donor. Expenditure that meets these criteria is identified to the fund.
9. FIXED ASSETS
| Cost/Valuation At 1 January 2022 Additions At 31st December 2022 DEPRECIATION At 1 January 2022 Charge for the year At 31st December 2022 Net Book Value At 31st December 2022 At 31st December 2021 |
Musical Equipment Motor Van Fixtures & Fittings Total £ £ £ £ 4,219 2,200 650 7,069 0 - - - |
|---|---|
| 4,219 2,200 650 7,069 |
|
| 4,219 1,760 650 6,629 0 440 0 440 |
|
| 4,219 2,200 650 7,069 |
|
| 0 0 0 0 |
|
| 0 440 0 440 |
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CELESTIAL CHURCH OF CHRIST AMAZING GRACE PARISH ACCOUNTS 31ST DECEMBER 2022
EMMANUEL STEPHENS & CO. CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS, BUSINESS ADVISERS & CONSULTANTS 62 BEECHWOOD ROAD, LONDON E8 3DY
1
CELESTIAL CHURCH OF CHRIST AMAZING GRACE PARISH Report and Accounts for the year ended 31st December 2022
CHARITY REGISTRATION NUMBER IN ENGLAND AND WALES 1146389
2
CELESTIAL CHURCH OF CHRIST AMAZING GRACE PARISH
Reports and Accounts For The Year Ended 31st December 2022
| CONTENTS | |
|---|---|
| Charity Information | 1 |
| Trustees Report | 2 |
| Accountant's Report | 3 |
| Statement of Financial Activities | 4 |
| Balance Sheet | 5 |
| Notes to Accounts | 6 - 7 |
3
CELESTIAL CHURCH OF CHRIST AMAZING GRACE PARISH
Charity Information
THE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE:
Mrs. Elizabeth Akinsanya Trustee Rebecca Akinsanya Trustee Melvin Shoyeju Trustee Leah Adejinmi Trustee
Charity Registration No:
1146389
BUSINESS OFFICE
33 Sternhall Lane London SE15 4NT
BANKERS
Lloyds Bank Camden Town Branch 140 Camden High Street Camden Town London NW1 ONG
ACCOUNTANTS
EMMANUEL STEPHENS & CO. 62 BEECHWOOD ROAD LONDON E8 3DY
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CELESTIAL CHURCH OF CHRIST AMAZING GRACE PARISH REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES TO MEMBERS OF THE CELESTIAL CHURCH OF CHRIST AMAZING GRACE PARISH
The Trustees present their report and Accounts for the year ended 31 December 2022.
Celestial Church of Christ Amazing Grace Parish is a registered charity with the overall mission of spreading the Christian faith, alleviating poverty and reaching out to those that are marginalised in the society at large. We started the year with a spirit-filled service with the motive of continuous soul-winning for the Kingdom of Christ.
Th church activities for the year in review are classiffied into standard, special and inter parish. The standard activities are are regularly held weekly ,monthly and annually, they are part of the Church calender worldwide and are observed by all parishes including Amazing Grace parish
The special activities are home grown activities that are designed to meet the needs of the members of the parish including the parish cantata, the summer feast , a special grand command music performance to include special artists from Europe and Africa.
Inter parish activities are related activities and special proprammes of sister parishes and other denominations for which the parish regularly gets invited to particiate or as a guest. They include revival programmes and seminars.
elizabethakinsanya 12/10/2023
Mrs Elizabeth Akinsanya Date
5
CELESTIAL CHURCH OF CHRIST AMAZING GRACE PARISH
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF CELESTIAL CHURCH OF CHRIST AMAZING GRACE PARISH
I report on the accounts of the Trust for the period ended 31st December 2022, which are set out on paged 3 to 6.
RESPECTIVE RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE TRUSTEES AND EXAMINER
As the Charity's Trustees, you are responsible for the preparation of the Account: you consider that the audit requirement of section 43(2) of the Charities Act 1993 ("the Act") does not apply. It is my responsibility to:
. Examine the accounts under section 145 of the 2011 Act;
- . to follow the procedure s laid down in the general Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5) of the 2011 Act;
. to state whether particulat matters have come to my attention.
BASIS OF INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT
My examination was carried out in accordance with the General Directions given by the Charity Commissioners. 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 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 statement below.
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S STATEMENT
In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention:
-
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
- to which, in my opinion, attention be drawn to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
Emmanuel Stephens & Co.
Chartered Accountants, Business Advisers & Consultants 62 Beechwood Road London E8 3DY
CELESTIAL CHURCH OF CHRIST AMAZING GRACE PARISH
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Statement of Financial Activities for the year ended 31st December 2022
| 2022 | 2021 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Notes | Unrestricted | Restricted | Total | Total | |
| £ | £ | £ | £ | ||
| Incoming Resources | |||||
| Tithes, Offerings & | 1 | ||||
| Similar Incoming Resources | 73,340 | 1,218 | 74,558 | 129,849 | |
| Other Income | |||||
| Gift Aid Repayments | 8,041 | - | 8,041 | 9,020 | |
| Total Incoming Resources | 81,381 | 1,218 | 82,599 | 138,869 | |
| Charitable Resources Expended | |||||
| Direct Charitable expenses | 2 | 60,479 | - | 60,479 | 894 |
| Fundraising Publicity | 3 | - | - | - | - |
| Management & Administration | 4 | 14,448 | 14,448 | 108,920 | |
| Total Resources expended | 74,926 | - | 74,926 | 109,814 | |
| Net Incoming Resources for the year | 6,454 | 1,218 | 7,673 | 29,055 | |
| Funds Brought Forward | 37,101 | 52,049 | 89,150 | 60,095 | |
| Fund Balances carried forward | 43,555 | 53,267 | 96,823 | 89,150 |
All disclosures relate to the continuing operations. There are no recognised gains or losses other than those disclosed above.
CELESTIAL CHURCH OF CHRIST AMAZING GRACE PARISH
Balance sheet as at 31st December 2022
7
| 2022 | 2021 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Notes | £ | £ | £ | £ | |
| FIXED ASSETS | |||||
| Other tangible Fixed Assets | 9 | - | 440 | ||
| - | 440 | 440 | |||
| CURRENT ASSETS | |||||
| Cash in Hand/ Bank | 104,590 | 109,473 | |||
| Prepayment for New Bulding | - | - | |||
| 104,590 | 109,473 | ||||
| CURRENT LIABILITIES | |||||
| Amount falling due within one year | 6 | (500) | (500) | ||
| NET CURRENT ASSETS | 104,090 | 108,973 | |||
| LONG TERM LIABILITIES | |||||
| Amount falling due more than a year | |||||
| Loan | (7,267) | (20,263) | |||
| TOTAL ASSETS | 96,823 | 89,150 | |||
| ACCUMULATED FUNDS | |||||
| Unrestricted | 7 | 43,555 | 37,101 | ||
| Restricted | 8 | 53,267 | 52,049 | ||
| 96,823 | 89,150 |
Approved by the Trustees and Signed on their behalf:
elizabethakinsanya 12/10/2023 Mrs Elizabeth Akinsanya Date
CELESTIAL CHURCH OF CHRIST AMAZING GRACE PARISH
Notes to the financial statements for the period ended 31st December 2022
ACCOUNTING POLICIES
8
The accounts have been prepared in compliance with the statement of Recommended Practice (SORP): Accounting for Charities.
1. GRANTS, DONATIONS ETC
These are recognised in full in the Statement of Financial Activities in the period in which they are received.
2. DIRECT CHARITABLE EXPENDITURE
This comprises all expenditure directly related to the objects of the of the charity. It also includes the expenditure in support of that activity where material.
| in support of that activity where material. | |
|---|---|
| Donations Motor Expenses |
2022 2021 £ £ - - - - |
| - - |
3. FUND RAISING AND PUBLICITY
This comprise the costs incurred in connection with the management of the charity's assets. These costs are organisational as opposed to project administration costs. They include costs for complying with the constitutional and statutory requirements.
4. MANAGEMENT AND ADMINISTRATION
| Rent Telephone/Fax Choir Expenses Church Expenses Repairs & Maintenance Professional fees Bank Charges Insurance Harvest Expenses Evangelism Depreciation Accountancy fees Charity Projects |
2022 2021 £ £ 30,705 40,900 870 744 - 5,540 8,307 5,760 1,079 - 7,650 5,210 - 720 1,608 5,565 9,420 5,965 - - 440 440 400 500 14,448 97007 |
|---|---|
| 74,927 168,351 |
5.DEPRECIATION
This has been provided at the following rates in order to write off the assets over their estimated useful lives
| Musical Equipment | 20% |
|---|---|
| Fixture & Fittings | 20% |
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6. LIABILITIES
| 6. LIABILITIES | |
|---|---|
| Current Liabilities Accountancy Fees More Than 1 year Loans |
2022 2021 £ £ 400 500 |
| 400 500 |
|
| 7,267 25,234 |
7. UNRESTRICTED FUNDS
These are grants and donations received or receivable for the objects of the charity without restrictions as to purpose but are available as general funds.
8. OTHER FIXED ASSESTS
Restricted funds are used for the purpose as specified by the donor. Expenditure that meets these criteria is identified to the fund.
9. FIXED ASSETS
| Cost/Valuation At 1 January 2022 Additions At 31st December 2022 DEPRECIATION At 1 January 2022 Charge for the year At 31st December 2022 Net Book Value At 31st December 2022 At 31st December 2021 |
Musical Equipment Motor Van Fixtures & Fittings Total £ £ £ £ 4,219 2,200 650 7,069 0 - - - |
|---|---|
| 4,219 2,200 650 7,069 |
|
| 4,219 1,760 650 6,629 0 440 0 440 |
|
| 4,219 2,200 650 7,069 |
|
| 0 0 0 0 |
|
| 0 440 0 440 |
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