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2023-08-31-accounts

Charity Number 1153941 Company Number 08648281

THE REDEEMED CHRISTIAN CHURCH OF GOD COVENANT RESTORATION ASSEMBLY, SELLY OAK, BIRMINGHAM

TRUSTEES REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

For the year ended 31st August 2023

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THE REDEEMED CHRISTIAN CHURCH OF GOD COVENANT RESTORATION ASSEMBLY, SELLY OAK, BIRMINGHAM

Statement of financial activities (including Income and Expenditure Accounts) For the year ended 31[st] August 2023

CONTENTS 2
Legal and administrative information 3
Report of the trustees 4 – 5
Accountants Report 6
Statement of financial activities 7
Balance Sheet 8
Notes forming part of the financial statements 9 – 13
The following pages do not form part of the statutory accounts
Details income and expenditure account 14

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THE REDEEMED CHRISTIAN CHURCH OF GOD COVENANT RESTORATION ASSEMBLY, SELLY OAK, BIRMINGHAM

LEGAL AND ADMINSTRATIVE INFORMATION

For the year ended 31[st] August 2023

Trustee 1 Richard Adekoya 2 Samson Fadimu 3 Eunice Olubukola Arowolo 4 Juliana Amao Management Committee 1 Pastor Joshua Ranti Arowolo (Minister in Charge) 2 Samson Fadimu 3 Richard Adekoya 4 Eunice Olubukola Arowolo Registered Office 126 Fordrough Northfield Birmingham United Kingdom B31 3LS Accountants D & J accounting Solutions Kingsway House 40 Foregate Street, Worcester WR1 1EE Bankers Barclays Bank 35 Alvechurch Road West Heath Birmingham B66 3AN

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THE REDEEMED CHRISTIAN CHURCH OF GOD COVENANT RESTORATION ASSEMBLY, SELLY OAK, BIRMINGHAM

For the year ended 31st August 2023

The trustees present their annual report and financial statements of the Redeemed Christian Church of G Assembly Selly Oak, Birmingham for the year ended 31st August 2023. The Trustees confirm that the an financial statements of the Charity comply with the charities act 2011, and the companies Act 2006. the and the provisions of the statement of Recommended Practice (SORP) “Accounting and reporting by Charities issued in

Method of appointment or election of trustees

The management of the charity is the responsibility of the trustees who are elected and co-opted under

Constitution Policies

The objective of the charity is the advancement of the Christian faith worldwide in accordance with the d of believe contained in the schedule 2. the trustees must use the income and may use the capital of the trust on promoting the objects

Objectives of the charity, Principal Activities and Organisation of our work

The Redeemed Christian Church of God – Covenant Restoration Assembly Selly Oak, Birmingham is a community based Providing a suitable Christian principle for young people and their Families. The principal activities of the church are Chr worship, Christian outreach program to increase Christian awareness and spread the gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ an development of the whole man, spiritually, mentally and physically

Principal activities

The charity’s principal activity during the year continued to be the advancement of the Christian faith in the United King and Worldwide in accordance with the doctrine set out in the statement of believe of its trust deed and the relief of pov at risk within the general public

Donation and Grant Making policies

Under the “Agreement For Common Purposes”, Covenant Restoration Assembly has agreed to make a regular proportio contribution to the World Evangelism Mission of the RCCG (UK), and contributions towards the running of the Mission’s Office. In addition, the church also support missionary organisations such as Festival of Life also of the RCCG UK, tiers o RCCG UK Administration including Area. Zonal and provincial Levels, and the Evangelical work of the Mission’s General Overseer in the UK as well as support to other Parishes in the congregation who are in need and the communit

Related Party Relationship

Covenant Restoration Assembly is a member of The Redeemed Christian Church Of God (RCCG) which has parishes all over the world. The relationship is governed by an 'Agreement For Common Purpose' between the parishes and RCC

Risk management

The trustee have a duty to identify and review the risks to which the charity is exposed and appropriate controls are in to provide reasonable assurance against fraud and error.

Organization structure and decision making

The organization of the Charity is controlled by the Trustees

Review of activities

During the year the Charity received a total of £60,470.83 from Church services. The financial results from the year are shown in the annexed accounts

Reserves policy

It is the policy of the Trustees to work towards holding the minimum reserves necessary to enable the charity to meet its commitments for a minimum period of three months

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THE REDEEMED CHRISTIAN CHURCH OF GOD COVENANT RESTORATION ASSEMBLY, SELLY OAK, BIRMINGHAM

For the year ended 31st August 2023

Trustees' Responsibilities

Charity Law applicable to charities in England/Wales requires the Trustees to prepare financial statements for each Financial year which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charity and of the surplus or deficit of the charity for the period.

In preparing those financial statements the trustees have

The trustees have overall responsibility for ensuring that the charity has an appropriate system of controls, financial an otherwise. They are also responsible for keeping proper accounting records which disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charity and enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the charities Act 2011.

They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charity, hence taking reasonable steps for the detection an prevention of fraud and other irregularities.

The report was approved by the trustees on …........................................ and signed on its behalf by

Pastor Ranti Arowolo Secretary

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THE REDEEMED CHRISTIAN CHURCH OF GOD COVENANT RESTORATION ASSEMBLY, SELLY OAK, BIRMINGHAM ACCOUNTANTS REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF THE REDEEMED CHRISTIAN CHURCH OF GOD COVENANT RESTORATION ASSEMBLY SELLY OAK, BIRMINGHAM

For the year ended 31st August 2023

We report on the accounts of The Redeemed Christian Church Of God – Covenant Restoration Assembly, Selly Oak, Birmingham for the year ended 31st August 2023, which is set out on pages 9 to 13

Respective responsibilities of Trustees and Accountants

The trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts

The trustees consider that an audit us not required for the year under section 144 (2) of the charities Act 2011 (the 2011 Act) and that 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 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 our examination, no matter has come to our attention which gives us reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the requirements:

D & J Accounting Solutions Kingsway House 40 Foregate Street, Worcester WR1 1EE

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THE REDEEMED CHRISTIAN CHURCH OF GOD COVENANT RESTORATION ASSEMBLY, SELLY OAK, BIRMINGHAM STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES For the year ended 31[st] August 2023

Note
INCOMING RESOURCES
Donations Legacies and similar incoming resources
2
RESOURCES EXPENDED
Charitable expenditure:
Cost of activities in furtherance of the charity’s
objects
Support costs for Church Services and Activities
3
Resources expended on Managing and administering
the charity
4
TOTAL RESOURCES EXPENDED
5
MOVEMENT IN TOTAL FUNDS FOR THE
YEAR – NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE) FOR
THE YEAR
TOTAL FUNDS AT 31ST August 2023		 Restricted
Funds
Unrestricted
Funds
Total
Funds
Total
Funds
2022
2022
2022
2021
0.00
55534.01
55534.01
25517.25
0.00
55534.01
55534.01
25517.25
0.00
29457.33
29457.33
13950.00
0.00
5161.93
5161.93
1390.00
0.00
34619.26
34619.26
15340.00
0.00
20914.75
20914.75
10177.25
0.00
20914.75
20914.75
10177.25

The statement of Financial activities includes all gains and losses recognized in the year The notes on pages 9 – 13 form part of these financial statements

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THE REDEEMED CHRISTIAN CHURCH OF GOD COVENANT RESTORATION ASSEMBLY, SELLY OAK, BIRMINGHAM BALANCE SHEET as at 31[st] August 2023

FIXED ASSETS
Note
Tangible fixed assets
8
CURRENT ASSETS
Cash at bank and in Hand
9
61622.98
Debtors
9
0.00
Prepayment
9
7200.00
68822.98
Creditors – Amount Falling due within one year
10
0.00
NET CURRENT ASSETS
NET ASSETS
12
CHARITY FUNDS
Restricted Funds
11
Unrestricted funds
11
………
The financial statements were approved by the trustees on the		 FIXED ASSETS
Note
Tangible fixed assets
8
CURRENT ASSETS
Cash at bank and in Hand
9
61622.98
Debtors
9
0.00
Prepayment
9
7200.00
68822.98
Creditors – Amount Falling due within one year
10
0.00
NET CURRENT ASSETS
NET ASSETS
12
CHARITY FUNDS
Restricted Funds
11
Unrestricted funds
11
………
The financial statements were approved by the trustees on the		 2023
4963.04
40538.49
0.00
7200.00
47738.49
0.00
68822.98
73786.02
0.00
42874.00
42874.00
…………..		 2023
4963.04
40538.49
0.00
7200.00
47738.49
0.00
68822.98
73786.02
0.00
42874.00
42874.00
…………..		 2022
5523.14
47738.49
53261.63
0.00
27918.00
27918.00
………

The financial statements were approved by the trustees on the and were signed on their behalf by:

Trustee

Secretary

The notes on pages 9 – 13 form part of these financial statements

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THE REDEEMED CHRISTIAN CHURCH OF GOD COVENANT RESTORATION ASSEMBLY, SELLY OAK, BIRMINGHAM NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

For the year ended 31[st] August 2023

1 ACCOUNTING POLICIES

1.1 Basis of preparation of Financial statements

The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention, and in accordance with the financial Reporting Standard for Smaller entities (Effective April 2008)

The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the statement of Recommended Practice (SORP 2005).

“Accounting and Reporting by Charities ACT 2011”

1.2 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 purpose

Restricted funds are funds which are to be used in accordance with specific restrictions imposed by donors which have been raised by the charity for particular purpose. The cost 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 financial statements.

1.3 Incoming resources

All incoming resources are included in the statement of Financial Activities when the charity is Legally entitled to the income and amount can be quantified with reasonable accuracy.

Gifts in kind donated for distribution are included at the valuation and recognized as income when they are distributed to the projects. Gifts donated for resale are included as income when they are sold. Donated facilities are included at the value to the charity where this can be quantified and a third party is bearing the cost. No amounts are included in this financial statements for services donated by volunteers

Intangible income, which comprises donated services, is included in income valuation which is an estimate of the financial cost bourne by the donor where such a cost is quantifiable and measurable. No income is recognised where there is no financial cost bourne by a third party. Income tax recoverable in relation to donations received under gift aid or deeds of covenant is recognised at the time of the donation

1.4 Resources Expended

All expenditure is accounted for on an accruals basis and has been included under expense categories that aggregate all costs for allocation to activities. Where costs cannot be directly attributed to particular activities they have been allocated on basis consistent with use of the resources.

Fund-raising costs are those incurred in seeking voluntary contributions and do not include the costs of disseminating information in support of the charity activities. Support costs are those costs incurred directly in support of the expenditure on the objects of the charity and include project management carried out at headquarters. Management and administration cost are those incurred in connection with administration of charity and compliance with constitutional and Statutory requirements

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THE REDEEMED CHRISTIAN CHURCH OF GOD COVENANT RESTORATION ASSEMBLY, SELLY OAK, BIRMINGHAM NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

For the year ended 31[st] August 2023

1.5 Cash flow

The financial statements do not include a cash flows statement because the charity as a small reporting entity is exempt from the requirement to prepare such statement under the Financial reporting Standard for

1.6 Tangible fixed assets and depreciation

Tangible fixed assets are stated as cost less depreciation. Depreciation is provided at the rates

Motor Vehicle - 25% Straight Line Furnitures and Fixtures - 25% Straight Line - Church Equipment 25% Straight Line

2
DONATIONS, LEGACIES AND SIMILA		 R INCOMING RES OURCES
Restricted Unrestricted Total
Funds Funds Total Funds Funds
For the year ended 31st August 2023 2023 2023 2023 2022
Church services 0.00 55534.01 55534.01 25517.25
Grants 0.00 4936.82 4936.82 5284.22
0.00 60470.83 60470.83 30801.47
3 SUPPORT COSTS FOR CHURCH SERVICES AND CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES
Restricted Unrestricted Total
Funds Funds Total Funds Funds
2023 2023 2023 2022
RCCG World Evangelical Mission 0.00 4902.00 4902.00 2264.00
Festival of Life 0.00 275.00 275.00 375.00
Central Office Contribution 0.00 570.00 570.00 500.00
Honorarium 0.00 1000.00 1000.00 0.00
Property Rent 0.00 9600.00 9600.00 9600.00
Entertainment 0.00 1282.88 1282.88 0.00
Evangelism 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
Area Office Contribution 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
Pastor Allowance 0.00 521.08 521.08 450.87
Choir Running Expenses 0.00 0.00 0.00 250.90
Toiletries and First Aid 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
Retreat and Conferences 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
Travel and Subsistence 0.00 2660.17 2660.17 2172.72
Postages 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
Travel, Hotel & Accommodation 0.00 1578.56 733.68
Welfare Expenses 4900.00 4900.00 108.00
Purchases 0.00 1140.19 1140.19 1140.19
Printing & Stationary 0.00 691.92 691.92 80.49
Advertisement/Promotional/ Website / Zoom 0.00 335.53 335.53 85.04
Total 0.00 29457.33 29457.33 17760.89

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THE REDEEMED CHRISTIAN CHURCH OF GOD COVENANT RESTORATION ASSEMBLY, SELLY OAK, BIRMINGHAM NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

For the year ended 31[st] August 2023

4
Resources expended on managing and administering the		 charity
Repairs
Audit & Accountancy Fees
Professional Fees
Bank Charges
Telephone & Fax
Depreciation – Motor
Depreciation – Office Equipment
Depreciation – Fixtures & Fittings
Depreciation – Furniture & Fixtures		 Restricted
Funds
Unrestricted
Funds Total Funds Total Funds
2023
2023
2023
2022
£
£
£
£
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
500.00
500.00
1450.00
0.00
3310.00
3310.00
1050.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
865.31
865.31
860.78
0.00
127.66
127.66
125.00
0.00
358.96
358.96
395.00
0.00
5161.93
5161.93
3880.78
Wages and salaries
Support costs for church services and charitable
activities
Resources expended on managing and
administering the charity
Total Resources Expended		 Other Costs
Total
Total
2023
2023
2022
£
£
£
0.00
0.00
0.00
29457.33
29457.33
17760.89
5161.93
5161.93
3880.78
34619.26
34619.26
21641.67
NET INCOMING RESOURCES (RESOURCES EXPENDED)
Audit & Accountancy Fees
Professional Fees
This is stated after charging Depreciation of tangible fixed
assets owned by the charity		 Total
Total
2023
2022
£
£
1450.00
3310.00
1050.00
3310.00
2500.00

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THE REDEEMED CHRISTIAN CHURCH OF GOD COVENANT RESTORATION ASSEMBLY, SELLY OAK, BIRMINGHAM NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENT

For the year ended 31[st] August 2023

During the year no trustee received any Remuneration (2023 - £Nil)

During the year no trustee received any Benefit in kind (2023 - £Nil)

During the year no trustee received any reimbursement of expenses (2023 - £Nil)

7 STAFF COSTS AND NUMBERS

STAFF COSTS AND NUMBERS
Staff costs were as follows 2023 2022
£ £
Wages and salaries 0.00 0.00

The average monthly number of employees during the year was as follows

Administrative

2023 2022
£ £
0.00 0.00

No employee received remuneration amounting to more than £50000 in either year

Motor Fixtures &
8 TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS Vehicles Equipment Fittings Total
£ £ £ £
Cost
At 1 September 2023 0.00 3443.14 2080.00 5523.14
Addition in year 0.00 1106.46 1850.00 2956.46
At 31 August 2023 0.00 4549.60 3930.00 8479.60
Depreciation 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
At 1 September 2022 0.00 757.70 1406.93 2164.63
Addition in year 0.00 865.31 486.62 1351.93
At 31 August 2023 0.00 1623.01 1893.55 3516.56
Net Book Value
At 1 September 2022 0.00 2080.00 5523.14
At 31 August 2023 0.00 2926.59 2036.45 4963.04
2023 2022
9 DEBTORS £ £
Due within one year
Cash in hand and at bank 61622.98 40538.49
Debtors 0.00 0.00
Prepayments 7200.00 7200.00
68822.98 47738.49

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THE REDEEMED CHRISTIAN CHURCH OF GOD COVENANT RESTORATION ASSEMBLY, SELLY OAK, BIRMINGHAM NOTED TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENT

For the year ended 31[st] August 2023

10 Creditors 2023 2022
Amount falling due within one year £ £
Bank Loan and overdrafts 0.00 0.00
Accruals 0.00 0.00
Tax & National Insurance Contribution 0.00 0.00
0.00 0.00
11 Statement of Funds
Brought Incoming Resources Carried
Forward Resources Expended Forward
Unrestricted Funds £ £ £ £
General Funds 40538.49 60470.83 34619.26 66390.06
General Funds 1 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
Subtotal 40538.49 60470.83 34619.26 66390.06
RESTRICTED FUNDS
Restricted funds 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
40538.49 60470.83 34619.26 66390.06
SUMMARY OF FUNDS
£ £ £ £
General Funds 40538.49 60470.83 34619.26 66390.06
Restricted Funds 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
Total Funds 40538.49 60470.83 34619.26 66390.06
12 ANALYSIS OF NET ASSETS BETWEEN FUNDS
Restricted Unrestricted Total Total
Funds Funds Funds Funds
2023 2023 2022 2022
£ £ £ £
Tangible Fixed Assets 0.00 4963.04 4963.04 5523.14
Debtors due after more than 1year 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
Current assets 0.00 68822.98 68822.98 40538.49
Creditors dues within one year 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
Total 0.00 73786.02 46061.63

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THE REDEEMED CHRISTIAN CHURCH OF GOD COVENANT RESTORATION ASSEMBLY, SELLY OAK, BIRMINGHAM

Income and Expenditure statement

For the year ended 31[st] August 2023

INCOME
Tithes
Offering
Thanksgiving
Other income
Gift Aid
LESS: EXPENDITURE
Wages & Salaries
National Insurance Contribution
Property rent and rate
Printing & stationery
Travel, Hotel & Accommodation
Choir running expenses
Honorarium
RCCG World Evangelical Mission
Festival of Life
Central Office Contributions
Evangelism
Entertainment
Area Office Contribution
Pastor’s allowance
Retreat and conference
Events – New year dinner & Funday)
Welfare Expenses
Postages
Toiletries and first aid
Travel and Subsistence
Purchases
Computer Cost (Zoom)
Telephone & Fax
Advertisement
Professional Fees
Office/General Administrative Expenses
Audit & Accountancy fees
Repairs
Bank charges
Depreciation – Motor Vehicles
Depreciation – Equipment
Depreciation – Fixture and fittings
Depreciation – Furniture and Fittings
Building Fund
Gas & Electricity
TOTAL EXPENDITURE
NET INCOME FOR THE YEAR		 Fund 31
August
2023
£
£
39010.32
15469.40
475.42
578.87
4936.82
0.00
0.00
9600.00
691.92
1578.56
0.00
1000.00
4902.00
275.00
570.00
0.00
1282.88
0.00
521.08
0.00
0.00
4900.00
0.00
0.00
2660.17
0.00
335.53
0.00
200.72
3310.00
837.02
500.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
865.31
127.66
358.96
865.00
2400.00		 Fund 31
August
2023
£
£
39010.32
15469.40
475.42
578.87
4936.82
0.00
0.00
9600.00
691.92
1578.56
0.00
1000.00
4902.00
275.00
570.00
0.00
1282.88
0.00
521.08
0.00
0.00
4900.00
0.00
0.00
2660.17
0.00
335.53
0.00
200.72
3310.00
837.02
500.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
865.31
127.66
358.96
865.00
2400.00		 Fund 31
August
2022
£
£
17453.70
7242.56
820.99
0.00
5284.68
60470.83
30801.93
0.00
0.00
9600.00
0.00
733.68
250.90
0.00
2264.00
375.00
500.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
450.87
0.00
0.00
108.00
0.00
0.00
2172.72
1140.19
257.68
0.00
85.04
1050.00
80.49
1450.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
860.78
125.00
395.00
0.00
0.00
37781.81
21899.35
22689.02
8902.58		 Fund 31
August
2022
£
£
17453.70
7242.56
820.99
0.00
5284.68
60470.83
30801.93
0.00
0.00
9600.00
0.00
733.68
250.90
0.00
2264.00
375.00
500.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
450.87
0.00
0.00
108.00
0.00
0.00
2172.72
1140.19
257.68
0.00
85.04
1050.00
80.49
1450.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
860.78
125.00
395.00
0.00
0.00
37781.81
21899.35
22689.02
8902.58		 Fund 31
August
2022
£
£
17453.70
7242.56
820.99
0.00
5284.68
60470.83
30801.93
0.00
0.00
9600.00
0.00
733.68
250.90
0.00
2264.00
375.00
500.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
450.87
0.00
0.00
108.00
0.00
0.00
2172.72
1140.19
257.68
0.00
85.04
1050.00
80.49
1450.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
860.78
125.00
395.00
0.00
0.00
37781.81
21899.35
22689.02
8902.58
8902.58

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