OpenCharities

This text was generated using OCR and may contain errors. Check the original PDF to see the document submitted to the regulator.

2024-12-31-accounts

Companies House No: 08399742 Charity Commission No: 1152738

CHRIST GOSPEL ASSEMBLY

Report and Financial Statements

For the Year ended December 31, 2024

1

CHRIST GOSPEL ASSEMBLY REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS For The Year Ended DECEMBER 31, 2024

Contents Page
Legal and Administrative Information 3
Report of the Trustees 4
Independent Examiner's report 8
Statement of Financial Activities 9
Balance sheet 14
Cash Flow Statement
16
Notes to the Accounts 17

2

CHRIST GOSPEL ASSEMBLY REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS For The Year Ended DECEMBER 31, 2024

LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION

Officers and Professional Advisers

Trustees

Pastor O.E.OGUNNIYI Larry BANKOLE Teresa BRENCHLEY

Registered Office Address

The Lighthouse 164 Dock Road Tilbury Essex RM18 7BS

Bankers

Cooperative Bank

Skelmersdale WN8 6WT

Accountants & Independent Examiner

Adekunle Fawunmi

Fabek Associates and Co Ltd 32 Dewey Road Dagenham Essex

RM10 8AR

Companies House No: 08399742 Charity Commission No: 1152738

3

CHRIST GOSPEL ASSEMBLY REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS For The Year Ended DECEMBER 31, 2024

Trustees Annual Report

The Trustees, for the purposes of the Charities Act 2011 as amended and Statement of Recommended Practice (SORP) 2005, submit their annual report and financial statements for the year ended 31 December, 2024. The Trustees have adopted the provisions of the Statement of Recommended Practice (SORP) “Accounting and Reporting by Charities” issued in March 2005 in preparing the annual report and financial statements of the Charity. The Charity is governed by a Memorandum and Articles of Association.

PRINCIPAL OBJECTIVES & ACHIEVEMENTS

The company's principal activity during the year continued to be:

The achievement for the year 2024

4

OUR PLANS FOR THE FUTURE CONTINUING FROM JAN 2025

  1. Mission to Nigeria

  2. Purchasing church building UK

  3. Launching weekly bible study for the children- age 6 – 16yeras

  4. To continue breakfast forum for women in the church and the community

  5. To organise training and awareness on Personal Savings

  6. To organize Seminar on Life Insurance AND WILL writing for our members, families, friends and the community.

  7. Keeping church office up and running.

  8. Mother’s Day celebration for the Church Members and the community

  9. Father’s Day celebration for the members and the community

  10. Organise Residential Prayer Retreats - June and Dec 2025

  11. To hold Members annual Meetings -

  12. To continue to give out Christmas Hampers to families within the community during the Christmas period.

  13. To organise a Christmas party for all the members and the community

  14. Continue with other charitable works as the need arises.

RISKS

The factors that may affect the Charity’s delivery of its objectives include:

The Charity produces an annual plan for delivery against its objectives. This plan sets out the targets for the year and is then broken down to a work plan.

RESERVES POLICY

The Charity continues to build reserve which will enable it to meet its average annual operational need and add to the building restricted funds towards the planned purchase of a building for the church use. The Trustees is also reviewing the charity’s property investment with the aim of selling to raise additional funds towards the purchase of a permanent place of worship.

GOVERNANCE AND INTERNAL CONTROL

A Board of Trustees governs the Charity. New Trustees are selected by the Board of Trustees and are subject to re-election every five years. At 31[st] December 2024, the Board had a membership of three people acting as trustees.

The Board meets three times a year to agree key policy decisions, set the strategy for the charity and oversee its performance. At present the Board has committee members who are responsible

5

for the day to day activities of the charity. None of the committee members is being remunerated.

All Trustees receive the handbook for Trustees’ provided through the Charity Commission. Each Trustee will have an induction programme by other Trustees and receive an information pack on the Charity and its finances. Beyond this the Charity follows the code of practice for governance produced by the Governance Hub.

Company law requires the Trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial year, which comply with the Charities Act 2011 as amended. The systems of internal control are designed to provide reasonable, but not absolute, assurance against material misstatement or loss. The church also registers with ICO (Information Commissioner Office) to improve our understanding of data protection and find out what we need to do to make sure we are keeping people’s personal data secure.

They include:

6

STATEMENT OF TRUSTEES RESPONSIBILITIES IN RESPECT OF THE TRUSTEES' ANNUAL REPORT AND THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

The trustees are responsible for preparing the Trustees' Annual Report and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and regulations.

Company law requires the trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial year in accordance with UK Accounting Standards and applicable law (UK Generally Accepted Accounting Practice).

The financial statements are required by law to give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charitable company and of the excess of income over expenditure for that period.

In preparing this financial statement, the trustees are required to

The trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records that disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charitable company and enable them to ensure that its financial statements comply with the Charities Act 2011 as amended. They have general responsibility for taking such steps as are reasonably open to them to safeguard the assets of the charitable company and to prevent and detect fraud and other irregularities.

DISCLOSURE OF INFORMATION TO EXAMINER

The trustees who held office at the date of approval of this trustees’ report confirm that, so far as they are each aware, there is no relevant information of which the Charity’s examiner is unaware; and each trustee has taken all the steps that he/she ought to have taken as a trustee to make himself / herself aware of any relevant information and to establish that the Charity’s examiner is aware of that information.

EXAMINER

In line with the provision exemption in the Charities Act 2011 as amended, the trust continued with the appointment of Mr Adekunle Fawunmi an examiner, which will review the accounts for the year ended December 31, 2024.

Teresa BRENCHLEY Chair of the Trustees 26/04/2025

7

CHRIST GOSPEL ASSEMBLY REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS For The Year Ended DECEMBER 31, 2024

Independent Examiner’s Report to the Trustees of Christ Gospel Assembly.

We report on the accounts of the Trust for the year ended December 31, 2024, which are set out on Pages 10 to 23.

Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner

The charity’s trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The charity’s trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year (under section 43(2) of the Charities Act 2011 (the 1993 Act)) and that an independent examination is needed. It is our responsibility to:

Basis of independent examiner’s report

Our 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 we do not express an audit opinion on the view given by the accounts.

Independent examiner’s statement

In connection with our examination, no matter has come to our attention:

Have not been met; or

(2) To which, in our opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.

8

Signed this April 26, 2025 jidefawunmi Adekunle Fawunmi Fabek Associates and Co Ltd (Certified Chartered Accountants) 32 Dewey Road Dagenham Essex RM10 8AR

9

REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS For The Year Ended DECEMBER 31, 2024

STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2024

Income & Endowments from:
Donations & Legacies
3
Investments
4
Total income
A
Expenditure on:
Charitable activities
5
Total expenditure
B
Net gains on investments
C
Net income for the year
A-B+C
Net income after transfers
Reconciliation of funds:-
Total funds brought forward
Total funds carried forward
Notes
Current year
Current year
Unrestricted
Funds
Restricted
Funds
2024
2024
£
£
99,782
2,940
22,424
-
Current year
Prior Year
Total Funds
Total Funds
2024
2023
£
£
102,722
69,614
22,424
16,284
125,146
85,898
59,427
62,198
59,427
62,198
1,000
7,000
66,719
30,700
66,719
30,700
309,972
279,272
376,691
309,972
122,206
2,940
59,427
-
59,427
-
1,000
-
63,779
2,940
63,779
2,940
173,863
136,109
237,642
139,049

All activities derive from continuing operations.

CHRIST GOSPEL ASSEMBLY - Resources applied in the year ended 31 December 2024 towards fixed assets for Charity use:-

Funds generated in the year as detailed in the SOFA
Resources applied on functional fixed assets
Net resources available to fund charitable activities
2024
2023
£
£
66,719
30,700
(4,650)
(429)
62,069
30,271

The resources applied on fixed assets for charity use represents the cost of additions less proceeds of any disposals.

10

Movements in revenue and capital funds for the year ended 31 December 2024

Revenue accumulated funds
Accumulated funds brought forward
(From)/To unrestricted revenue funds
Closing revenue funds
Fixed asset funds
At 1 January
At 31 December
Summary of funds
Revenue accumulated funds
Fixed asset funds
Total funds
Recognised gains and losses before transfers
Unrestricted
Funds
2024
£
173,863
63,779
Restricted
Funds
2024
£
50,745
2,940
Total
Last year
Funds
Total Funds
2024
2023
£
£
224,608
193,908
66,719
30,700
291,327
224,608
-
-
291,327
224,608
Total
Last year
Funds
Total Funds
2024
2023
£
£
85,364
85,364
85,364
85,364
Total
Last Year
Funds
Total Funds
2024
2023
£
£
291,327
224,608
85,364
85,364
376,691
309,972
237,642
-
53,685
-
237,642 53,685
Restricted
Funds
2024
£
85,364
85,364
Unrestricted
Restricted
and
Funds
Designated funds
2024
2024
£
£
237,642
53,685
-
85,364
Restricted
Funds
2024
£
85,364
85,364
237,642
139,049

11

CHRIST GOSPEL ASSEMBLY

Income and Expenditure Account for the year ended 31 December 2024 as required by the Companies Act 2006

Income
Income from operations
Income from investments, other than interest receivable
Interest receivable
Gross income in the year before exceptional items
Expenditure
Charitable expenditure, excluding depreciation and amortisation
Depreciation and amortisation
Governance costs
Net (Gains) / Losses on Investments
Total expenditure in the year
Net (Gains) / Losses on Investments
Retained surplus for the financial year
All activities derive from continuing operations
Net income after tax in the financial year
Net income before tax in the financial year
2024
2023
£
£
102,722
69,614
20,745
15,477
1,679
807
125,146
85,898
56,236
59,672
1,991
1,526
1,200
1,000
(7,000)
1,000
52,427
63,198
72,719
22,700
72,719
22,700
72,719
22,700

In accordance with the provisions of the Companies Act 2006, the headings and subheadings used in the Income and Expenditure account have been adapted to reflect the special nature of the charity's activities.

12

CHRIST GOSPEL ASSEMBLY - Balance Sheet as at 31 December 2024

Notes
2024
2023
£
£
Fixed assets
Intangible assets
6
-
182
Tangible assets
7
11,732
8,891
Investments held as fixed assets
8
113,000
112,000
Total fixed assets
124,732
121,073
Current assets
Debtors
9
1,457
1,062
Cash at bank and in hand
252,636
189,599
Total current assets
254,093
190,661
Creditors: amounts falling due
within one year
10
(2,134)
(1,762)
Net current assets
251,959
188,899
The total net assets of the
charity
376,691
309,972
Restricted funds
Restricted Revenue Funds
11
53,685
50,745
Restricted Fixed Asset Funds
11
85,364
139,049
85,364
Unrestricted Revenue Funds
11
237,642
173,863
237,642
173,863
Total charity funds
376,691
309,972
The total net assets of the charity are funded by the funds of the charity, as follows:-
1,062
189,599
2023
£
182
8,891
112,000

The directors are satisfied that the company is entitled to exemption from the requirement to obtain an audit under section 477 of the Companies Act 2006.

The members have not required the company to obtain an audit in accordance with section 476 of the Act.

The directors acknowledge their responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 with respect to accounting records and the preparation of accounts.

The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the provisions in Part 15 of the Companies Act 2006. applicable to companies subject to the small companies regime.

13

Teresa BRENCHLEY Chair of the Trustees 26/04/2025

14

CHRIST GOSPEL ASSEMBLY

Cash Flow Statement for the year ended 31 December 2024

2024
£
Cash flows from operating activities
A
45,263
Cash flows from investing activities
Interest received
1,679
Other investment income, including rents from investments
20,745
Purchase of property, plant and equipment
(4,650)
Net cash provided by investing activities
B
17,774
Overall cash provided by all activities
63,037
Cash movements
Change in cash and cash equivalents from activities
in the year ended 31 December 2024
63,037
Cash and cash equivalents at 1 January 2024
189,599
252,636
Net income as shown in the Statement of Financial Activities
66,719
Adjustments for :-
Depreciation charges
1,809
Amortisation charges
182
Net unrealised losses on investment assets
(1,000)
Dividends, interest and rents from investments
(22,424)
Decrease in debtors
(395)
Increase / (Decrease) in creditors, excluding loans
372
Net cash provided by operating activities
A
45,263
A+B
Cash at bank and in hand less overdrafts at 31
December
Reconciliation of net income to net cash flow from operating activities
Net cash provided by operating activities as shown below
2023
£
8,292
807
15,477
(429)
15,855
24,147
24,147
165,452
189,599
30,700
1,343
183
(7,000)
(16,284)
(1,062)
412
8,292

15

CHRIST GOSPEL ASSEMBLY REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS For The Year Ended DECEMBER 31, 2024

1. Accounting Policies

1.1 Basis of preparation of financial statements

The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the charities SORP (FRS 102) - Accounting and Reporting by Charities, Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts, in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effective 1 January 2015), the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102 and the Charities Act 2011.

The financial statements have been prepared to give a true and fair view and have departed from the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 only to the extent required to provide a true and fair view. This departure has involved following the Charities SORP (FRS 102) published on 16 July 2014 rather than the Accounting and Reporting by Charities Statement of Recommended Practice effective from 1 April 2005 which has since been withdrawn.

Christ Gospel Assembly meets the definition of public benefit entity under FRS 102. Assets and liabilities are initially recognised at historical cost or transaction value unless otherwise stated in the relevant accounting policy.

1.2 Going Concern

There are no material uncertainties regarding the charity’s ability to continue. Therefore, the accounts are prepared on a going concern basis.

1.3 Income

All income is recognised once the Charity has entitlement to the income. It is probable that the income will be received and the amount of income can be measured reliably.

The charity invested in dwelling properties in 2020 and these have been classified as investment properties. The income from which is held in a restricted funds to build up funds for the purchase of the charity’s building.

1.4 Expenditure

Expenditure is recognised once there is a legal or constructive obligation to transfer economic benefit to a third party. It is probable that a transfer of economic benefits will be required in settlement and the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably. Expenditure is classified by activity. The costs of each activity are made up of the total

16

direct costs and shared costs, including support costs involved in undertaking each activity. Direct costs attributable to a single activity are allocated directly to that activity. Shared costs which contribute to more than one activity and support costs which are not attributable to a single activity are apportioned between those activities on a basis consistent with the use of resources. Central staff costs are allocated on the basis of time spent, and depreciation charges allocated on the portion of asset’s use.

Expenditure on charitable activities in incurred on directly undertaking the activities which further the Charity’s objectives, as well as any associated support costs.

Grants payable are charged in the year when the offer is made except in those cases where the offer is conditional, such grants being recognised as expenditure when the conditions attaching are fulfilled. Grants offered subject to conditions which have not been met at the year-end are noted as a commitment, but not accrued as expenditure.

All expenditure is inclusive of irrecoverable VAT.

1.5 Interest receivable

Interest on funds held on deposit is included when receivable and the amount can be measured reliably by the Charity; this is normally upon notification of the interest paid or payable by the institution with whom the funds are deposited.

1.6 Tangible fixed assets and depreciation

Tangible fixed assets are initially recognised at cost. After recognition under the cost model, tangible fixed assets are measured at cost less accumulated depreciation and any accumulated impairment losses. All costs incurred to bring a tangible fixed asset into its intended working condition should be included in the measurement of cost.

Depreciation is charged so as to allocate the cost of tangible fixed assets less their residual value over their estimated useful lives.

Depreciation is provided on the following bases:

Freehold property - not depreciated
Long term leasehold property - 50 years
Fixtures and Fittings - 10 years
Office Equipment - 10 years
Motor Vehicle - 5 years

Investment assets are valued annually and therefore not subjected to annual depreciation.

17

1.7 Debtors

Trade and other debtors are recognised at the settlement amount after any trade discount offered. Prepayments are valued at the amount prepaid net of any trade discounts due.

1.8 Cash at bank and in hand

Cash at bank and in hand includes cash and short term highly liquid investments with a short maturity of three months or less from the date of acquisition or opening or similar account.

1.9 Liabilities and provisions

Liabilities are recognised when there is an obligation at the Balance Sheet date as a result of a past event, it is probable that a transfer of economic benefit will be required in settlement, and the amount of the settlement can be estimated reliably.

Liabilities are recognised at the amount that the Charity anticipated it will pay to settle the debt or the amount it has received as advanced payments for the goods or services it must provide.

Provisions are measured at the best estimate of the amounts required to settle obligation. Where the effect of the time is material, the provision is based on the present value of those amounts, discounted at the pre-tax discount rate that reflects the risks specific to the liability. The unwinding of the discount is recognised in the Statement of Financial Activities as a finance cost.

2.0 Fund Accounting

General funds are unrestricted funds which are available for use at the discretion of the Trustees in furtherance of the general objectives of the Charity and which have not been designated for other purposes.

Designated funds comprise unrestricted funds that have been set aside by the Trustees for particular purposes. The aim and use of each designated fund is set out in the notes to the financial statements.

Restricted funds are funds which are to be used in accordance with specific restrictions imposed by the donors or which have been raised by the Charity for particular purposes. The costs of raising and administering such funds are charged against the specific fund. The aim and use of each restricted fund is set out in the notes to the financial statements.

18

3. Donations, Grants and Legacies

Donations, Grants and Legacies
Donations and gifts from individuals
Total donations and gifts from individuals
Women's fund
Tithes, offerings, thanksgiving
Project
Gift aid claim
Building fiund
Investment income
Property Rental Income
Bank Interest Receivable
Total investment income
Expenditure on charitable activities
Direct Spending
Total direct spending
Charitable project costs
Defined benefit pension costs - charitable
activities
Victorious women
Gross wages and salaries - charitable activities
Travels
Music training
Current year
Current year
Current year
Prior Year
Unrestricted
Funds
Restricted
Funds
Total Funds
Total Funds
2024
2024
2024
2023
£
£
£
£
13,804
-
13,804
15,497
-
260
260
2,660
85,343
-
85,343
49,199
-
2,680
2,680
-
-
-
75
99,147
2,940
102,087
69,614
Current year
Current year
Current year
Prior Year
Unrestricted
Funds
Restricted
Funds
Total Funds
Total Funds
2024
2024
2024
2023
£
£
£
£
20,745
-
20,745
15,477
1,679
-
1,679
807
22,424
-
22,424
16,284
Current year
Current year
Current year
Prior Year
Unrestricted
Funds
Restricted
Funds
Total Funds
Total Funds
2024
2024
2024
2023
£
£
£
£
23,257
-
23,257
14,533
1,449
-
1,449
937
-
-
-
929
-
-
-
210
833
-
833
7,692
1,150
-
1,150
2,165
27,289
-
27,289
26,466
  1. Investment income

  2. Expenditure on charitable activities

19

Support costs for charitable activities

Support costs for charitable activities
Current year Current year Current year Prior Year
Unrestricted Restricted Total Funds Total Funds
Current Year Funds Funds
2024 2024 2024 2023
£ £ £ £
Premises Expenses
Rent payable under operating leases 24,450 - 24,450 27,200
Light heat and power 1,333 - 1,333 1,729
Premises repairs, renewals and maintenance 366 - 366 2,905
Administrative overheads
Telephone, fax and internet 447 - 447 590
Equipment expenses - - - 132
Liabilty and contents insurance - - - -
Professional fees paid to advisors other than the auditor or examiner
Accountancy fees other than examination or
audit fees
550 - 550 650
Other legal and professional 40 - 40 -
Depreciation & Amortisation in total for the 1,991 - 1,991 1,526
Total support costs - Current Year 30,938 - 30,938 34,732
-
Other Expenditure - Governance costs
Current year Current year Current year Prior Year
Unrestricted Restricted Total Funds Total Funds
Current Year Funds Funds
2024 2024 2024 2023
£ £ £ £
Independent Examiner's fees 1,200 - 1,200 1,000
Total Governance costs 1,200 - 1,200 1,000
Total Charitable expenditure
Current year Current year Current year Prior Year
Unrestricted Restricted Total Funds Total Funds
Funds Funds
2024 2024 2024 2023
£ £ £ £
Total direct spending 27,289 - 27,289 26,466
Total support costs 30,938 - 30,938 34,732
Total Governance costs 1,200 - 1,200 1,000
Total charitable expenditure 59,427 - 59,427 62,198

20

6.
Salary costs
Gross Salaries excluding trustees and key management personnel
Employer's National Insurance for all staff
Employer's contribution to defined benefit pension schemes
Total salaries, wages and related costs
The average number of part time staff employed in the year was
The average number of full time staff employed in the year was
Intangible Fixed Assets
Cost
At 1 January 2024
At 31 December 2024
Amortisation
At 1 January 2024
At 31 December 2024
Net book value
2024
2023
£
£
23,257
14,533
-
-
1,449
937
24,706
15,470
1
1
1
1
2024
2023
£
£
731
731
731
731
549
366
731
549
-
182
  1. Tangible fixed assets
Tangible fixed assets
Cost
At 1 January 2024
Additions
At 31 December 2024
Depreciation
At 1 January 2024
Charge for the year
At 31 December 2024
Net book value
At 31 December 2024
At 31 December 2023
Plant &
Machinery
£
17,631
4,650
22,281
8,740
1,809
10,549
11,732
8,891

21

  1. Investments held as fixed assets
Investment
in properties
£
Carrying values of investments
At 1 January 2024 112,000
Revaluation at 31 December 2024 1,000
At 31 December 2024 113,000
Analysis between fair value and historical cost
Investments as above held at fair value 113,000
Total at 31 December 2024 113,000
Land and Buildings (£85, 364), relate to Historical cost of investment properties. The
surplus on revaluation is due to comparing the historical cost with lower range on Zoopla
house prices as at 31/12/2024.
9.
10.
Debtors
Prepayments and accrued income
Other debtors
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
PAYE, NIC VAT and other taxes
Other creditors
2024
£
-
1,457
2023
£
1,062
-
1,457 1,062
2024
£
384
1,750
2023
£
112
1,650
2,134 1,762

22

  1. Particulars of how particular funds are represented by assets and liabilities
At 31 December 2024
Intangible Assets
Tangible Fixed Assets
Investments at valuation:-
Fixed asset investments
Current Assets
Current Liabilities
At 1 January 2023
Investments at valuation:-
Fixed asset investments
Current Assets
Current Liabilities
g
Unrestricted
funds
£
-
(73,632)
113,000
200,408
(2,134)
Designated
funds
£
-
-
-
-
Restricted
Total
funds
Funds
£
£
-
-
85,364
11,732
-
113,000
53,685
254,093
-
(2,134)
237,642 - 139,049
376,691
Unrestricted
funds
£
112,000
139,916
(1,762)
Designated
funds
£
-
-
-
Restricted
Total
funds
Funds
£
£
-
112,000
50,745
190,661
-
(1,762)
173,863 - 136,109
309,972
  1. Related Party Transactions’: None in both 2024 and 2023.

  2. Post Balance Sheet Event: None to declare for both 2024 and 2023.

23