CELESTIAL CHURCH OF CHRIST AMAZING GRACE PARISH ACCOUNTS 31ST DECEMBER 2024 EMMANUEL STEPHENS & CO. CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS, BUSINESS ADVISERS & CONSULTANTS 62 BEECHWOOD ROAD. LONDON E8 3DY
CELESTIAL CHURCH OF CHRIST AMAZING GRACE PARISH Report and Accounts for the year ended 31st December 2024 CHARrrY REG18TRATION NUMBER IN ENGLAND AND WALES 1146389
CELESTIAL CHURCH OF CHRIST AMAZING GRACE PARISH Reports and Ae¢ounts For The Year Ended 31st DeGember 2024 CONTENTS Charlty Infomiatlon Trustees Report Accountanvs Report Slatsment of Flnancial Actlvttles Balanc8 Sheèt Notes to Accounts
CELESTIAL CHURCH OF CHRIST AMAZING GRACE PARISH Charity Informallon THE IAANAGEMENT COMMrrrEE: Mrs. Efjzab8lh Aklnsanya RabeccA Akinsanya Melvin Shoyeiu Trustee Leah Adejinml Trustee Charlty Reglstralion No: 1146389 BUSINE88 OFFICE Unil 34.New Addington Busi9 Centré Vulcan Way, CRO 9UG BANKERS Uoyds Bank Camden Town Branch 140 Camden High Street Camden Town London NW1 ONG ACCOUNTANTS EMMANUEL STEPHENS & CO. 82 BEECHWOOD ROAD LONOON E8 3PY
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 iheir report and Accounts for Ihe year ended 31 December 2024. Celèstial Church of Christ Amazing Grace Parlsh ks a registered tharity with the overall mlsslon of spr8adlng the Chrislian fath, allevtating poverty and reaching out to those that are marginalised In the souety at large. Wé started the yr wlth a splrlt-filled s8rvlce with Ihe mollv8 of contlnuous soul-winning for the lfjngdorn of Chri8L CCC Ama7Ang Grace Parxsh Supporting Southjvark and Croydon Residents Jn 2024, CCC An)azing Grace Patisb remained steadfast in its coMmit¢t to w)liftillg and supporting disadvantaged r¢sid¢nts across Southwark and Croydon. With a focus on fwnilies on low income, refugees, cbilitren, and YOU the parish delivered a range of impactfid progrdllL8 that foster¢d cOmmty Wellbei economic and sockal inclusioL Key Acbievements: Income Maximlsatlon & Employment Support: Shated 115 job vacancies, covering roles from specialist to enty-level positions, including remote work opporteS tailored for paT¢nts and individuals with disabilities. Supported 10 job app]Acations and 2 pension applicatlons. resulting in S conllrmed job plaeements. Signpostcd individuals to essential statutory service8 for furth¢r supporL Tackllng Food I]e¢unty. Issued 105 food-only e-vouchers to vlthierable and disadvantaged individuals, helpinB to alleviate food poverty across the commvnity. Cblldren & Youth Engageellt. Organised 2 cldren'S outings. incorporaling a musical inStrt intr0thOn sessxon to encournge cItivity and fun learning. Hosted 3 youth en)poFv¢rment events. atttarting a total of 123 young people, to dts¢u&8 and addrus critical issues affl]llg lo1 youth in CToydotL Community Events & Gift Dlstrlbutlon: Distributed 63 chlldreD's backpaeks filled with es8entia]s. Provided 250 bags to vulnerable adults during our vibrant 2024 Adult Harvest elebratAon, whicb featured a music jaDknoTrt led by youth perfonll¢rs. Community Consultation: Conducted a comprehensive online and f*ce•knfacc suryey to capture residents, Voices and shape our proj¢ct plaDlliDg for 2025. Funding & Support: This year's impactful work was made possible througb a generous £15,1)00 grant from Urban Health and support from th¢ churcty enabling w to colltinuc delivering bolistic, comtrrity4entr support. We remain committed to Wi]I8 this work in 2025, building on this yeaT'S progre&8 to better serve Soirthwark and Croydon's mostvulnerable pulatiOns. Elizabeth Akinsanya 15//,/2cAS-
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 th8 Trust for1h8 period ended 318t December 2024. vthich are sel out on paged 3 to 6. RESPECTIVE RESPONSIBiufiES OF THE TRUSTEES AND EXAMINER As the Charivs Trustaes. you are responslble for the preparation of Ihe A¢unt. YOU C4)nslder that the Sudii requirement of sectM)n 43(2) of the Charilies Act 1993 fthe Acr) do8s not app'ly. ft Is my responsibllty to: . Examlne the accounts under section 145 of the 2011 Act: . to fi)Ilow the procedure 5 laid down in the general Directions given by the Charity Commlsslon under section 14515) of the 2011 Act,. . to stats whether particulat matters have comè to my atten1ion. BASIS OF INDEPENDENT EXAMINERE REPORT examination was carried OLrt in accordance with ts Genernl Diredions gNen by the Charlty Commission6r5. An examination includes a review of the accountlng records kept by thè Charity and a comparison of the Accounts presented with those records. It also includes conslderatlon of any unusual Items or dlsclosures in the Accounts. and seeking explanations from as Twstees conc8ming any such matters. Th8 procedures und8rtak8n do not provKle all the evidence that wtiuld be requlred In an audlL and nseqUent1Y no oplnlon Is given as lo whether the accounts present a true and fair Vie and the report is limited to tkK)58 malter5 Set out in the statement below. INDEpeNDEKf EXAMINER'S STATEMENT In connedon with my examination. no matter has come to my attention: 1. Which gives m8 reasonable cause lo believe that in any material respert the requlrements: . to keep aco)unting words In accordance wlth section 130 of lh8 2011 ACL and ' to prepare acwunts which accord with the aUnting r8cords and to comply the accounting requiremenls of th8 2011 Act have not been met or 2. to whlch, In my opin1. attention be dram tD 8n8bl8 a proper understsndlrF of the accounts to be reached. Emmanuel Stephens & Co. Chartered Accn&8nts, Business Advisers & Consulknts 62 Beechwc*)d Road London E8 3DY
CELESTIAL CHURCH OF CHRIST AMAZING GRACE PARISH staternent of Flnanclal Actlvjtles for the èar ended 31st Dember 2024 2024 l*)les Unrestricted Restricted 2023 Total Total In¢omlng Resources rilh8s. Off8rings & Similar Incoming Resourc8S Other Income Gift Aid Repaymonts 81.487 15.000 14 81.487 15.000 14.800 92.867 15000 13.044 Total Incoming R•sources 111 287 120.911 Charltable Rogources Expandad Dlrect Charitsble expenses Fundraising Publicity Management & AdmlnlstratFon Total Resources expended 762 762 850 138.943 139,705 138,943 139.705 155.567 Net Incoming Resources for th8 y8ar Funds Brought Forward Fund Balances carried f0pd 27,030 61,517 34A87 35,306 96,823 61,517 61.517 34,487 All dlsclosures relate to the contlnulng operatknns. Thare are no recognlwj gains or loeS other than those di8do8od above.
CELESTIAL CHURCH OF CHRIST AMAZING GRACE PARISH Balan¢¢ $ho8t as at 31st Docomb8r 2024 2024 2023 Ottw langible Fix8d Assats 2.750 2.750 2,750 CURRENT A8SErs Cash In Handl Bank Prepayment for New Buldkng 34,144 51672 34,144 59,672 CURRENT UABILrriES Amount falling due within one yBar 500 500 NEf CURREHf ASSETS 59.172 LONG TERM LIABILMES kniount falling due more than a year Loan TOTAL ASSErs ACCUMULATED FUNDS Unrestricted Restricted 1.795 34A87 7,267 54.655 34,487 34887 Approved by tho Trusta•8 and Slgned on thelr behalP. Mrs Elizabeth sanya
CELESTIAL CHURCH OF CHRIST AMAZING GRACE PARISH Not85 10 AccouiifiNG POUCIES The accounts Imvè been prepared h) conyliance with Ihe slatement of Recommended F>racli (SORP): AGcounting for Charities. 1. GRANT& DONATIONS ETC These arg recognised In full In-the Statement of Flnancial Adivibes in the period in which they are recelved. 2. DIRECT CHARITABLE EXPENDifuRE This comprises all 8xpendltur8 dlrecty r•latod to the objects of the of the charfty. ft also Includes th8 expendire In support of that athity where maknlal. 2024 2023 Donations tor Expanses 650 650 3. FUND RAISING AND PUBucrrY This comprise the costs incurred In come¢lion wilh the management of the charttys assets. These costs are organisatj'onal as opposed to project admlntstration costs. They includ8 rA)sts for complying with the constibJl1aI and stattrtory (equirements. MANAGEMENT AND ADMINISTRATION 2024 2023 Rent TelephonelFax Choir Expenses Church Ewjenses Repalr5 & Malntenance Professional fees Bank Charges Insurance 60.200 41.163 759 7,520 4,505 57,127 3,560 10,738 2.661 348 1.134 20,102 3.400 762 13,100 7,500 650 Evangellsm Depreciation Accountanry fees Charlty Projects 21351 155,567 138.943
5.DEPRECIATION This has been provlded at the followlng ratss in orilerto wiite off Ihe ass8ts over thelr estimated useful fiv8S Musical Equipment Fixture & Fittings 200A 6. UABiufiES Current Liabiliti8s 2024 2023 Accountancy Fees 500 500 More Than 1 y Loan8 1.795 7.267 7. UNRESTrICTED FUNDS Thes8 are grants and donations receTrved or receivable for the (jeCts of the ¢hwity MTh1ht restrictions as to purpose but available as general funds. B. OTHER FIXED AssesTS Restricted fund5 are used for th8 pUse as sp8cffied by the donor. EyThJiiure that nets Ihese iterfa Is Identlned to the fund. 9. FIXED ASSErs Musleal Equlpmant Molorvan Fittings Total C¢)sVValuation At 1 January 2024 Additsons At 31st December 2024 7.619 1200 10,469 7.619 2.200 650 DEPRECIATION At 1 January 2024 Charge forthe year At 315t Dec8mb8r 2024 4,219 762 4,981 2,21XI 650 7.069 762 7.831 Not Book Valu• At 31st Decembor 2024 At 31st December 2023 2,638 3.400 2.638 3.400 io