ETERNAL SACRED ORDER OF C & S CHURCH Trustees, Report For The Year Ended 31st January 2025 The Trustees present their report together with the accounts for the year ended 31 st January 2025. The accounts have been prepared in accordance with the Statement of Recommended Practice 2005 and other applicable laws. Structure Governance and Mana ement The charity is constituted undcr a Tt D¢cd with rcgist¢r¢d charity numb¢r l 150148. a) Method of Appointment or Election of Trustees Thc manag¢m¢nt of the church is thc responsibility of the Trustees who arc elected and coopted under the ternis of the Trust Deed. b) Policies Adopted for the Induction and Training of Trustees The induction process for any newly appointed member of the trustees comprises an initial meeting with other Chair and other Trustees, followed by a series of short meetings with the Minister in Charge on the powers and responsibilities of the Trustees. c) Organisational Structure and Decision Making The Charity is organised so that the Trustees meet regularly to manage its affairs There is an administrator/account personnel that handle the daily affairs of the charity. d) Risk Management The Trustees have assessed the major risks to which the charity is exposed, in particular thosc related to the opcrations and finances of thc charity, and arc satisfied that systcms are in place to mitigate our exposure to the major risks. Page 2
Eternal Sacred Order Of C & S Church Obiectives and Activities a) Policies and Objectives The objectives of the church are to advance the Christian religion for the public benefit in accordance with the doctrines of our Lord Jesus Christ, through the holding of prayer meetings, Iccturcs, ¢vang¢lism, distributing of literature and tracts, broadcasting and such charitable means as the trustees consider appropriate. and the relief of poverty. b) Strategies for Achieving Objectives The Charity has adopted the following strategies for achieving the above objectives". Organising seminars and events with proven speakers and ministers of the faith to guide members in the various aspects of the Christian faith. and support for other charities and Christian events. c) Activities for Achieving Objectives Community outreach events. Provision of welfare support to members. Provision of support to other charities. Conferences and Events. d) Grant making Policies In line with the object of the charity, to relief povety and the advancement of Christian r¢ligion worldwidc. The charity has a policy of supporting missionary organisations (this is at the discretion of the trustees). e) Volunteers The charity is ateful for the good efforts of its volunteers who are involved in service provision. The charity has a volunteer coordinator to ensure that best value is derived frorn the sterling efforts of our volunteers. Page 3
Eternal Sacred Order Of C & S Church Achievements and Performance a) Review of Activities The charity is consolidating the gains of previous development and has successfully ministered to the needs of various social groups within and outside the church. The charity provides forum for manpower development for its members to be equipped, educationally, socially and spiritually. It offers various counselling sessions to the needy, unemployed, and educational and makes referral whenever the need arises. The charity provides counselling services to members of the community. We have also embarked on various training prOarnmeS to equip more church volunteers with the relevant counselling skills that will help them serve th¢ community better. We continue to support and encourage young people by providing a Youth Church where teenagers meet on Sunday afternoon under a caring, supportive and encouraging atmosphere. Thc charity still continucs to fulfil its main objcctivcs, by crcating facilitics to hclp dcvclop the whole man, spiritually, mentally and physically. We have invested time, energy and money into activities and programmes that has helped prevent youth crimes, depressions in people, child abuse and such social vices that are eating deep into our society. Financial Review a) Reserves Policy The trustees have established a policy whereby the unrestricted funds not committed or invested in tangible fixed assets ('the free reserves,) held by the church should be 3 months of annual expenditure. At this level, the trustees feel that they would be able to continue the current activities of the church in the event of a significant drop in funding. b) Principal Funding This is provided mainly through voluntary offerings and tithes by church members and through gift aid scheme. Pledges ar¢ also taken for specific projects. Page 4
Eternal Sacred Order Of C & S Church Plans for the Future a) Future Developments The charity aims as part of fulfilling its main objectives, to continue to explore various ways of spreading thc gospel of Christ in an cff¢ctiv¢ manner. Thc charity is also looking to grow in membership and continue to develop its members to make life-changing impact in society. Statement of Trustees, Responsibilities The Trustees are responsible for preparing the Annual report and Financial statements in accordance with applicable law and regulations. Company law rcquircs th¢ Trustccs to prepare financial statements for each financial year. Under the 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 vicw of thc statc of affairs of thc charity and of thc surplus or dcficit of thc charity for that period. In preparing the8e financial %tatement%, the tru%tees are requested to: Select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently" Make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent. Stat¢ whcth¢r applicablc accounting standards and statements of recommcndcd practice have been followed, subject to any departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements; Prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to prcsume that the charity will continu¢ in operation. Page 5
Eternal Sacred Order Of C & S Church The Trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records, which disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charity and to enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the General Directions given by the Charity Commission. They arc also responsible for safeguarding the assets of th¢ charity and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities. roval 25.11.2025 This report was approved by the board of trustees on...................................and signed on its behalf by: Medinat Adeoso Medinat Adeoso Signature:........................................ 25.11.2025 Page 6
ETERNAL SACRED ORDER OF C & S CHURCH Statement Of Fillanfial ACtitieS For The Year Ended 31st Jalluan, 2025 INotes Unrestricted Fund Restricted Fund Total 2025 2024 Incoming Resourees Voluntary Sources - tithes, offerin(*s. donations, thanksgiving. etc 27.898 27.898 30,581 Miscellaneous receipt - other income Total incoming resources 27,898 27,898 30,581 Resources Expended Cost of generating fid5 in turthcranic of th¢ Charity's objc¢tiv¢s Management & Administration of Chari 781 28,127 29,610 Total resources expended 28,127 30,391 Net incoming resources l {outgoing) resources (229) 190 Other rccognised gains and10sSeS Net movement in funds for the Trear- Net incomel(expenditure) for the vear (229) 190 Total fimds brought fonyard 11212024 9,889 9,699 Total Funds Carried FoThard At 3 1st Januar). 21125 9,660 9,889 Page 8
ETERNAL SACRED ORDER OF C & S CHURCH Accountants / Independent Examiner's Report For The Year Ended 31st Januar 2025 We have examined the financial statements on pages 2 to 12 which have been prepared in accordance with the accounting policies set out on page 4. Respective responsibilities of the trustees and independent examiner The charity trustees are reponsible for the preparalion of the financial statements. Th¢ trustees consid¢r that an audit is not required for this year (under section 144 (2) of th¢ charities Act 2011) (the 2011 act). It is our responsibility to.. • examine the accounts (under s¢ction 145 of the 201 l ACL follow the procedures laid down in the General Directions given by the Charity Commission (under section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act; and to state whether particular matters haN'¢ come to my attention. Basis of independent examiner's report Our examination was carried out in accordance w'ith the General Directions given by the Charily Commission. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the organisation and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of unusual items or disclosures in the accounts and, seeking explanation from you as trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do noi provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit and cons¢qu¢ntly, I do not ¢xpr¢ss an audit opinion on th¢ view given by the accounts. It is our responsibility to form an independent opinion, based on my examination, on those fancial statcmcnts and to rcport on my opinion. Independent Examiner's Statement In connection with our examination. no matter has come to my attention" l) which givcs us rcasonablc causc to bclicvc that in any matcrial rcspcct thc rcquircmcnts to keep accounting records in accordance with section 130 of the 201 l Acl- and to prepare acounts which accord '1th the accounling records and to comply with the accounting requirement of the 201 l Act have not been met. 2) to which, in our opinion, att¢ntion should b¢ drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. (]$1. -¢bunih {A fimi lth Chartered Accountants & Management Consultants) Unit 9 Challenge House 616 Mitcham Road Croydon, Surrey CRO 3AA 27.11.2025 Page 7