Registered Charity No: 1149393
## REDEEMED CHRISTIAN CHURCH OF GOD
CHRIST ASSEMBLY
REPORTS AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS YEAR ENDING 31[ST] DECEMBER 2022
## **Redeemed Christian Church of God**
## **Christ Assembly**
## **Reports and Financial Statements**
## **Legal and Administrative Information**
**Status:** Registered Charitable Organisation since 19 October 2012
## **Trustees and Management Committee**
Ms Joycelyn Aku Owusu Mr. Samuel Tobi Oluwatayo Mrs Eunice Ogheneovo Tom-Ezewu
## **Registered Office Address**
19B Penpark Rd BS10 5SD **Charity Operations Address** 19B Penpark Rd BS10 5SD **Registered Charity Number:** 1149393 **Bankers:** HSBC Bank PLC
## **Redeemed Christian Church of God**
## **Christ Assembly**
**Reports and Financial Statements**
Contents
Legal and administration information
Trustees report
Independent Examiner report
Statement of Financial Activities
Balance Sheet
Notes forming part of the financial statements
## **Redeemed Christian Church of God**
## **Christ Assembly**
## **Reports and Financial Statements**
## **Trustees Report**
## **Christ Assembly Bristol 2022 Activity Report**
THE REDEEMED CHRISTIAN CHURCH of GOD Christ Assembly Parish has had a very productive and encouraging year. We started the year by reaching out to the community. In the month of January, the church had the community outreach programme title ‘Church-on-the-move’. In this programme, the workers in the church along with some members of the youth department took evangelism flyers for distribution throughout the Southmead community. The programme was a great success and well received by the community of Southmead. A youth advancement programme aimed at developing excellence and diligence in
their academic took place in February 2022. The youths in the church were encouraged to invite friends to come and participate in the thought-provoking programme. The programme encouraged the youths participating in the programme to have understanding of terms such as ‘vision’ and discuss their personal ambitions. The youths were encouraged to become passionate about developing new and useful skills as well as develop good time management as they
progressed through their secondary education and prepare for their A-level and GCSE Exams. As the programme drew to a close, they were provided with ample refreshments and the ability to socialise in a relaxed environment.
In the month of March, Christ Assembly Parish had the annual training and skill development for workers. A guest lecturer from Nigeria was in charge of the Training. ‘Workers-inTraining’ programme where we taught upcoming workers the attributes of a Christian worker in the church according to the doctrine of THE REDEEMED CHRISITIAN CHURCH of GOD. The programme was also targeted at the current workers to refresh their knowledge concerning the attributes of a
good worker in the church. Our teachers also used the opportunity to give strategies towards managing conflicts and good communication skills as well as customers relations.
April 2022, an outreach programme was organised and areas such as Brentry; Henbury were visited spreading the good news of Easter period. Gifts and food items were given to people in Southmead. In May 2022, we held our annual 24-hour prayer program at the church. This was well received by Southmead community as there was more opportunity for counselling. Also, Christ Assembly Parish had its Good women empowerment programme that was centred on good parenting skills as well as caring for our loved ones. Our teachers, including invited teachers, gave teachings
on how families and individuals could improve communication and demonstrate compassion and love. We also encouraged the members of the community the importance of love and the fear of God and how to handle sensitive reports from their children and about their children.
June 2022, the parish held the summer praise night, which was a music concert, an annual gospel community concert for the North Bristol community. The programme was to collectively praise God continuously for the night. Southmead community and people far and wide were in attendance. This programme involved significant amount of dedication as the Choir department had
spent months rehearsing for the programme. Also, the women’s department devoted their time into decorating the church in time for the programme. The men’s department were actively involved, in terms of logistics, ensuring that people working in the church late in the evening were transported home safely. The event was a success and those in attendance left with the feeling of hope, joy, and worship as was the intention of the programme.
Sept 2022, the month of new academic year, Christ Assembly Parish carried out an out-reach programme targeting the university campus. A welcome pack was given to the students and church information flyers were distributed to student. The University of West of England Frenchay Campus as well as the University of Bristol were visited. This was also similar to the ‘Church-on-the-move’ targeted at Filton community.
December 2022 was time for Christmas and thanksgiving. A Christmas carol programme was organised. As this programme is always well received by members of
Southmead community every year, every department in the church showed significant commitment
to ensure a great success of thew programme. The children in the children’s department rehearsed with their teachers the event they would perform on the day and the choir also devoted their time to intense rehearsals for the event. There were speci6c workers chosen from each department to read a passage from the bible concerning the birth of Jesus Christ, who is the theme at every single Christmas carol hosted by Christ Assembly Parish. There was a Christmas party and dinner for both members Southmead community and members of the church. All the children in attendance were presented with gifts. Christmas gifts were given to people in community and less privilege – the homeless were given some special packs.
On the last day of December, the church had its New Year’s Eve vigil in which members of the Southmead community attended to enter the New Year with Christ Assembly Parish. The activity included praise and worship as well as prayers for the New year 2023.
|**Section A**
**Independent Examiner’s Report**
**Report to the trustees/ members**
**of**
Charity Name
Redeemed Christian Church of God Christ Assembly
**On accounts for the year ended**
2022
**Charity no**
1149393
**Set out on pages** 6 onwards
**Respective**
**responsibilities**
**of trustees and**
**examiner**
The charity's trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in
accordance with the Charities Act 2011 (“the Act”).
The charity’s trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year under
section 144 of the Act and that an independent examination is needed. [The
charity’s gross income exceeded £250,000 and I am qualifed to undertake the
examination by being a qualifed member of CIMA
It is my responsibility to:
examine the accounts under section 145 of the Charities Act,
to follow the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission (under
section 145(5)(b) of the Act, and
to state whether particular matters have come to my attention.
**Basis of independent**
**examiner’s**
**statement**
My examination was carried out in accordance with 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 the 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 material matters have come to my
attention (other than that disclosed below *) which gives me cause to
believe that in, any material respect,:
the accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Act;
or
the accounts did not accord with the accounting records; or
the accounts did not comply with the applicable requirements concerning
the form and content of accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and
Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement that the accounts
give a ‘true and fair’ view which is not a matter considered as part of an
independent examination.
I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with
the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to
enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
*_Please delete the words in the brackets if they do not apply._
**Signed:**
**Date:**
**Name:**
Princess Nyasha
Tondoro
**Relevant**
**professional**
CIMA|**Section A**
**Independent Examiner’s Report**
**Report to the trustees/ members**
**of**
Charity Name
Redeemed Christian Church of God Christ Assembly
**On accounts for the year ended**
2022
**Charity no**
1149393
**Set out on pages** 6 onwards
**Respective**
**responsibilities**
**of trustees and**
**examiner**
The charity's trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in
accordance with the Charities Act 2011 (“the Act”).
The charity’s trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year under
section 144 of the Act and that an independent examination is needed. [The
charity’s gross income exceeded £250,000 and I am qualifed to undertake the
examination by being a qualifed member of CIMA
It is my responsibility to:
examine the accounts under section 145 of the Charities Act,
to follow the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission (under
section 145(5)(b) of the Act, and
to state whether particular matters have come to my attention.
**Basis of independent**
**examiner’s**
**statement**
My examination was carried out in accordance with 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 the 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 material matters have come to my
attention (other than that disclosed below *) which gives me cause to
believe that in, any material respect,:
the accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Act;
or
the accounts did not accord with the accounting records; or
the accounts did not comply with the applicable requirements concerning
the form and content of accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and
Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement that the accounts
give a ‘true and fair’ view which is not a matter considered as part of an
independent examination.
I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with
the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to
enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
*_Please delete the words in the brackets if they do not apply._
**Signed:**
**Date:**
**Name:**
Princess Nyasha
Tondoro
**Relevant**
**professional**
CIMA|**Section A**
**Independent Examiner’s Report**
**Report to the trustees/ members**
**of**
Charity Name
Redeemed Christian Church of God Christ Assembly
**On accounts for the year ended**
2022
**Charity no**
1149393
**Set out on pages** 6 onwards
**Respective**
**responsibilities**
**of trustees and**
**examiner**
The charity's trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in
accordance with the Charities Act 2011 (“the Act”).
The charity’s trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year under
section 144 of the Act and that an independent examination is needed. [The
charity’s gross income exceeded £250,000 and I am qualifed to undertake the
examination by being a qualifed member of CIMA
It is my responsibility to:
examine the accounts under section 145 of the Charities Act,
to follow the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission (under
section 145(5)(b) of the Act, and
to state whether particular matters have come to my attention.
**Basis of independent**
**examiner’s**
**statement**
My examination was carried out in accordance with 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 the 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 material matters have come to my
attention (other than that disclosed below *) which gives me cause to
believe that in, any material respect,:
the accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Act;
or
the accounts did not accord with the accounting records; or
the accounts did not comply with the applicable requirements concerning
the form and content of accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and
Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement that the accounts
give a ‘true and fair’ view which is not a matter considered as part of an
independent examination.
I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with
the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to
enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
*_Please delete the words in the brackets if they do not apply._
**Signed:**
**Date:**
**Name:**
Princess Nyasha
Tondoro
**Relevant**
**professional**
CIMA|
|---|---|---|
|**Report to the trustees/ members**
**of**
**On accounts for the year ended**
**Set out on pages**
**Respective**
**responsibilities**
**of trustees and**
**examiner**
**Basis of independent**
**examiner’s**
**statement**
**Independent examiner's**
**statement**
**Signed:**
**Name:**
**Relevant**
**professional**|||
||**Date:**||
||Princess Nyasha
Tondoro||
||||
||CIMA||
## **qualification(s) or body (if any):**
**Address:** 17 Singers Knoll, Frome, Somerset, BA11 1GJ
## **Redeemed Christian Church of God**
## **Christ Assembly**
## **Reports and Financial Statements**
**Statement of Financial Activities (including Income and Expenditure Account) for the year ended 31[st] December 2022**
|Incoming Resources
Voluntary Income
Gif Aid Claims
**Total Incoming Resources**
Resources Expended
Resources Expended
**Total Resources Expended**
**Net Surplus/ (Defcit) for the year**
Opening Funds
Closing Funds|**Total Funds 2022**
**Total Funds 2021**
59875
45764
0|
|---|---|
||**59875**
**45764**|
||62843
41799|
||**62843**
**41799**|
|||
||**(2,968)**
**3965**|
||19675
15710
16707
19675|
## **No restricted funds at the end of the year.**
## **Redeemed Christian Church of God**
## **Christ Assembly**
## **Reports and Financial Statements**
## **Statement of Financial Position for the year ended 31[st] December 2022**
|**Notes**
**Fixed Assets**
Leasehold
Improvements
**2**
Equipment & Furniture
**Current Assets**
Cash at bank
3239
Less: Current Liabilities
**3**
400
**Net Assets**
**REPRESENTED BY:**
**Unrestricted Funds**|**2022**
2038
11029
3741
400
3639
16707
16707|**2021**
2548
13786
3341|
|---|---|---|
|||19675|
|||19675|
16707 19675
## **Redeemed Christian Church of God**
## **Christ Assembly**
## **Reports and Financial Statements**
## **Note 1: Accounting policies**
- a) The financial statements have been prepared under the Statement of Recommended Practice – Accounting and Reporting by Charities, issued in March 2005 and follows the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008.
- b) Voluntary income is received by the way of members commitment to religious service tithes and offerings. Donations received is included in full in the statement of financial activities in the year in which they are received.
- c) Resources expended are recognised in the period in which they are incurred. Resources expended include attributable VAT which cannot be recovered.
- d) Depreciation is provided at rates calculated to write off the cost of each asset over it’s expected useful life as follows:
- a. Equipment and Furniture at 20% reducing balance
- e) Unrestricted funds are donations and other incoming resources received for the objects of the charity without further specified purpose and are available as general funds.
- f) Restricted funds are to be used for specific purposes as laid down by the donor.
## **Redeemed Christian Church of God**
## **Christ Assembly**
## **Reports and Financial Statements**
## **Note 2: Tangible Fixed Assets**
|Cost:
As at 1 January 2022
Additons
As at 31st December
2022
Depreciaton
As at 1 January 2022
Charge
As at 31st December
2022
Net Book Value
As at 31 December
2022
As at 1st January 2022|**Leasehold**
**Improvemen**
**t**
**Equipmen**
**t &**
**Furniture**
**Total**
10570
37349
**47919**|
|---|---|
||10570
37349
**47919**|
||8022
23563
**31585**
510
2757
**3267**|
||8532
26320
**34852**|
||2038
11029
**13067**
2548
13786
**15323**|
## **Note 3: Trade Creditors**
|Trade Creditors &
Accruals
**ote 4: Total Resources Expended**
Central ofce Contributons
Members Welfare
Donatons and Honorarium
Events costs, Outreach &
Publicity
Lightng and Heatng
Rent and Rates
Telephone, Mobiles & Internet
Repairs and Renewals
Travel and Transport
Bank Charges
Insurance
Books and Clergy Items
Accountancy fees
Depreciaton||2022
2021
400
400|
|---|---|---|
|||**400**
**400**|
|||**2022**
**2021**
1312
900
4407
3023
1249
0
12548
8607
9619
0
20480
14048
1400
960
7027
3700
0
0
329
77
77
729
500
400
400
3267
9584
**62843**
**41799**|
||||
## **Note 4: Total Resources Expended**