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THE REDEEMED CHRISTIAN CHURCH OF GOD THE MASTER'S SANCTUARY
Charity Registered Number: 1152456
Company number 13786420
TRUSTEES’ REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022
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THE REDEEMED CHRISTIAN CHURCH OF GOD THE MASTER'S SANCTUARY
TRUSTEES’ REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022
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| Trustee's Report | 3-6 |
| Independent Examiner's Report | 7 |
| Statement of Financial Activities | 8 |
| Balance sheet | 9-10 |
| Notes to the Accounts | 11– 14 |
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THE REDEEMED CHRISTIAN CHURCH OF GOD THE MASTER'S SANCTUARY
REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS OF THE CHARITY, ITS TRUSTEES AND ADVISERS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022
General Overseer: Pastor E A Adeboye Trustees Pastor John Edobor Omaka Mrs Afolasade Oluyemidale Bright Mr Adebayo Adebiyi Pastor in Charge: Pastor Gbolahan Bright Charity registered number: 1152456 Company number 13786420 Resource/Worship/ 194 Rushgreen Road Tuition Centre: Romford RM7 0JU Banker: Barclays Bank Independent Examiner: 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 THE MASTER'S SANCTUARY
TRUSTEES REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022
The Trustees of The Redeemed Christian Church of God The Master’s Sanctuary present their report and Financial Statements for the year ended 31st December 2022 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 1152456.
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 to 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 25 voluntary workers. The Trustees are responsible for making all decisions regarding allocation of fund and activities.
e. RELATED PARTY RELATIONSHIPS
The Master’s 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 The Master’s 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 The Master’s 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 religion worldwide; and
2 The relief of poverty.
Towards the achievement of these objects, the Charity operates a Christian worship Centre at 194 Rush-green Road Romford, RM7 0JU organizing various events to promote the 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 Mission as a whole.
d. RISK MANAGEMENT
The Trustees have assessed the major risks to which the charity is exposed, those related to operations and finances of the charity and are satisfied those systems are in place to mitigate exposures to the major risks.
Achievements and performance
The Trustees are pleased to report that the Church continued to be successful spiritually and in general wellbeing of its members and worshippers. The Church continue to improve in membership strength and is increasingly reaching out to the community.
The church continues with regular evangelism, prayer, praise, and worship. Services are conducted at our worship center. Evangelical literatures are distributed on major media platforms, as well as physically, by means of door to door, and street evangelism.
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During the year, the charity celebrated ten years anniversary. Many friends and families and other charities were invited. The celebration was glorious.
These are the other highlights of 2022 events and activities:
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We marked ‘Jeans for Jesus Day’
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We conducted our annual women conference
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We organized bible school for the spiritual upliftment of our member.
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We organized awards evening at Coventry University, London.
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We regularly conducted our Friday Night Vigil
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We had our regular trustee meetings to discuss the spiritual and executive running of the church.
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We had our cross over night service at Farmhouse Venue, Rumford.
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Our after Sunday service lunch continues as an act of love for one another. Members and guests are fed physically and spiritually.
Added to these are the increase in the level of donations of our members.
As stated in our previous report, the church set up a Fabric Task Group which involves some community services. Some of their activities during the year is clearing the grounds of rubbish, clearing the drains to stop overflowing when it rains, cleaning the inside of the church main building; ensuring that it is fit for purpose.
We thank the Fabric Task Group for looking after the building. We also thank all our volunteers for the various work done during that year.
Finally, the offer of free Mathematics tuition continues to grow exponentially. In the current year, TMS experienced another record high with more students attending tuition. Help, support and mentoring have enabled all students to succeed with stellar grades.
I am pleased to report that God has been our help and strength. With all the various departments working collaboratively, we continue to grow and spread the gospel. Praise be to God!
Review of Transactions and Financial Position.
| Gross Income Net movement of funds Net Generate Funds |
2022 £ 87,607 10,166 113,816 |
2021 £. 56,332 1,557 103,650 |
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Future Development Plans
The charity aims at building on its current achievement in effectively spreading the ethos, 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.
The charity is planning to buy the building being used as worship centre and start work to bring the vision to fulfilment.
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:
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select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently;
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make judgments and estimates that are reasonable and prudent;
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prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the Church will continue in operation.
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 Limited, 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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Pastor John Edobor Omaka
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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 The Master’s Sanctuary for the year ended 31st December 2022.
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 my 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:
- 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
- To which in our opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
06/09/2023 ------------------------------------------ (signed and dated) JOS Accountants Limited Unit 3, 51-57 High Street South East Ham, London E6 6EJ United Kingdom
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THE MASTER'S SANCTUARY
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022
| INCOME & ENDOWNMENT Donations and legacies EXPENDITURE ON: Total charitable activities Governance costs Excess/(deficit) Income Funds brought forward |
NOTES 2 6 7 |
Current year Current year Current year Prior year Unrestricted Restricted Total Total Funds Funds Funds Funds 2022 2022 2022 2021 £ £ £ £ 87,607 - 87,607 56,332 |
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| 76,161 - 76,161 54,149 1,280 - 1,280 626 |
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| 77,441 - 77,441 54,775 10,166 - 10,166 1,557 103,650 - 103,650 102,093 |
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| 113,816 - 113,816 103,650 |
The notes thereon form integral part of the accounts
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| BALANCE SHEET AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2022 Assets: NOTES Fixed Assets 8 Rent deposit Current assets Gift aid receivable Prepaid rent Bank balance Creditors: Amount falling due within one year 9 Net working capital Financed by: General funds Creditors- Long term 10 |
Current year Current year Current year Prior year Unrestricted Restricted Total Total Funds Funds Funds Funds 2022 2022 2022 2021 £ £ £ £ 1,713 -1,713 279 4,375 - 4,375 4,375 |
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| 6,088 - 6,088 4,653 |
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| 17,743 -17,743 9,116 4,375 -4,375 4,375 116,074 - 116,074 120,347 |
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| 138,192 - 138,192 133,838 |
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| 924 - 924 841 |
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| 137,268 -137,268 132,997 |
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| 143,356 - 143,356 137,650 |
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| 113,816 - 113,816 103,650 29,540 -29,540 34,000 |
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| 143,356 - 143,356 137,650 |
The notes thereon form integral part of the accounts
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THE REDEEMED CHRISTIAN CHURCH OF GOD THE MASTER'S SANCTUARY
BALANCE SHEET AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2022 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 2022. The members have not required the charitable company to obtain an audit of its financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2022 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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Pastor John Edobor Omaka (Trustee/Director)
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Mrs Afolasade Oluyemidale Bright (Trustee/Director)
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THE REDEEMED CHRISTIAN CHURCH OF GOD THE MASTER'S SANCTUARY
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022
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.
Musical equipment-25% Office equipment-25%
g) Taxation
The charity is exempt from corporation tax on its charitable activities.
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NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS ENDED
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Detailed analysis of income and expenditure for the year ended 31 December 2020 as required by the SORP 2015
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Donations, grants and legacies Tithe & offering Gift Aid Building Offering Grants Other donations Charitable activities- Direct spending Outreach & publicity Conferences & Seminar Mathematics tuition Welfares Training Entertainment & hospitality Visiting ministers |
Current year Current year Current year Prior year Unrestricted Restricted Total Total Funds Funds Funds Funds 2022 2022 2022 2021 £ £ £ £ 60,053 - 60,053 44,002 10,926 - 10,926 7,367 5,000 - 5,000 4,075 3,914 - 3,914 - 7,714 - 7,714 888 |
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| 87,607 - 87,607 56,332 |
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| 952 - 952 1,021 4,276 - 4,276 3,240 17,000 - 17,000 12,971 3,987 - 3,987 6,003 - - - 50 10,916 - 10,916 1,415 442 - 442 2,400 |
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| 37,573 - 37,573 27,101 |
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Current year Current year Current year Prior year Unrestricted Restricted Total Total Funds Funds Funds Funds Charitable activities-Grant 2022 2022 2022 2021 funding activities £ £ £ £ RCCG -Central Office WEM & COF 6,460 - 6,460 50 6,460 - 6,460 50 Support costs for charitable activities Premises & administrative costs Rent and rate 19,006 - 19,006 17,825 Hire of Container 4,212 - 4,212 5,616 Administrative expenses 2,139 2,139 129 Utilities 1,300 1,300 1016 Insurance 612 612 517 Telephone 743 - 743 317 Office supplies 504 - 504 506 Depreciation 704 - 704 782 Repairs - - - 40 Professional fees 2,908 - 2,908 250 32,128 - 32,128 26,998 Total charitable expenditure Direct spending 37,573 - 37,573 27,101 Grant making activities 6,460 - 6,460 50 Support costs 32,128 - 32,128 26,998 76,161 - 76,161 54,149 Other expenditure- governance costs Interest on loan 680 - 680 35 Independent examination 600 - 600 591 1,280 - 1,280 626 |
Current year Current year Current year Prior year Unrestricted Restricted Total Total Funds Funds Funds Funds 2022 2022 2022 2021 £ £ £ £ 6,460 - 6,460 50 |
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| 6,460 - 6,460 50 |
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| 32,128 - 32,128 26,998 |
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| 37,573 - 37,573 27,101 6,460 - 6,460 50 32,128 - 32,128 26,998 |
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| 76,161 - 76,161 54,149 |
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| 680 - 680 35 600 - 600 591 |
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| 1,280 - 1,280 626 |
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| NOTES 8 Fixed assets Costs 1 January 2022 Addition during the year Depreciation As at 1 January 2022 Charged for the year Net Book Value 31st December 2022 31st December 2021 9 Creditors: Amount falling due within one year Sundry creditors Professional charges 10 Creditors: Amount falling due after one year BBL- Lloyds bank loan Other loans |
Music Office Equipment Equipment Total £ £ £ 1,458 1,677 3,135 2,139 - 2,139 |
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| 3,597 1,677 5,274 |
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| 1,457 1,400 2,857 428 276 704 |
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| 1,885 1,676 3,561 |
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| 1,712 1 1,713 |
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| 1 277 279 |
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| Current year Current year Current year Prior year Unrestricted Restricted Total Total Funds Funds Funds Funds 2022 2022 2022 2021 £ £ £ £ 124 - 124 250 800 - 800 591 |
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| 924 - 924 841 |
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| 29,540 - 29,540 34,000 - - - - |
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| 29,540 - 29,540 34,000 |
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