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2021-01-31-accounts

Trustees’ Annual Report for the period

From 01/02/2020 Period start date To 31/01/2021 Period end date

Charity name: Covenant Christian Centre UK

Charity registration number: 1162764

Objectives and Activities

SORP reference
Summary of the purposes of
the charity as set out in its
governingdocument		 Para 1.17 The objective of the church is to advance the
Christian faith in accordance with its statement
of beliefs.
Summary of the main
activities in relation to those
purposes for the public
benefit, in particular, the
activities, projects or services
identified in the accounts.		 Para 1.17 and
1.19		 Conducting regular services on Sundays and mid-
week open to the public. Our face-to-face
church services were severely impacted due to
COVID 18 and the lockdown restrictions.
However, we were able to conduct services
online and reached out to members of the
public through social media.
Developing trust and faith in Christ through
teachings from the bible.
Cultivate an atmosphere of worship with vibrant
music
Providing pastoral care which includes visiting
the sick, catering to the needs of the less
privileged and poor, conducting naming
ceremonies for newly born etc
Counselling
Creating a fun and interactive Sunday School for
children,weekly
Statement confirming
whether the trustees have
had regard to the guidance
issued by the Charity
Commission on public
benefit		 Para 1.18

Additional information (optional)

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SORP reference Para 1.38 Policy on grant making

Para 1.38 Policy on social investment including program related investment Para 1.38 Contribution made by volunteers Other

Achievements and Performance

SORP reference
Summary of the main
achievements of the charity,
identifying the difference the
charity’s work has made to
the circumstances of its
beneficiaries and any wider
benefits to society as a
whole.		 Para 1.20 •
Holding worship and teaching sessions
every Sunday
•
Holding teaching sessions every
Wednesday
•
Holding prayer meetings every Friday
evening.
•
Setting up cell groups for more intimate
sharing, counselling and prayers
•
Weekend away retreat for church
members
•
Television broadcasts and social media
videos.
•
Holding an open love feast and games
session for members and their families in
August.
•
In August, sixty-five members of the
church went away for a weekend retreat
providing a quiet, intimate period of
reflection, prayers, and fellowship.
•
There was also a fun day for members and
their families in August
•
Restore, the Covenant Christian Centre
Music Concert returned in a very
successful way. The concert was free and
open to the public. It was very well
attended. The youth in the church also
hosted a virtual discussion. This helped to
build their confidence and showcase their
vast areas of knowledge.

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Achievements against Para 1.41
objectives set
Performance of fundraising
activities against objectives Para 1.41
set
Investment performance Para 1.41
against objectives
Other
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Financial Review

Financial Review
Review of the charity’s
financial position at the end
of the period		 Para 1.21 The financial position of the church shows
an increase in reserves of £8k mainly due to
the reduced spend on church hall hire from
lockdownas aresult ofthe pandemic.
Statement explaining the
policy for holding reserves
statingwhytheyare held		 Para 1.22 It is the church’s policy to build reserves of
about £15,000 which is the average
quarterlyexpenditure.
Amount of reserves held Para 1.22 £12,761
Reasons for holding zero
reserves		 Para 1.22
Details of fund materially in
deficit		 Para 1.24
Explanation of any
uncertainties about the
charity continuing as a going
concern		 Para 1.23
Details of fund materially in
deficit
Para 1.24
Explanation of any
uncertainties about the
charity continuing as a going
concern
Para 1.23		 Details of fund materially in
deficit
Para 1.24
Explanation of any
uncertainties about the
charity continuing as a going
concern
Para 1.23		 Details of fund materially in
deficit
Para 1.24
Explanation of any
uncertainties about the
charity continuing as a going
concern
Para 1.23
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The charity’s principal
sources of funds (including
any fundraising)		 Para 1.47 The church’s primary source of funds if
through offering and donations from
members.
Investment policy and
objectives including any
social investment policy
adopted		 Para 1.46
A description of the principal
risks facing the charity		 Para 1.46
Other
Details of fund materially in
deficit
Para 1.24
Explanation of any
uncertainties about the
charity continuing as a going
concern
Para 1.23		 Details of fund materially in
deficit
Para 1.24
Explanation of any
uncertainties about the
charity continuing as a going
concern
Para 1.23		 Details of fund materially in
deficit
Para 1.24
Explanation of any
uncertainties about the
charity continuing as a going
concern
Para 1.23
Additional information (optional)
Youmay choose toincludefurtherstatementswhererelevant about:
The charity’s principal
sources of funds (including
any fundraising)		 Para 1.47 The church’s primary source of funds if
through offering and donations from
members.
Investment policy and
objectives including any
social investment policy
adopted		 Para 1.46
A description of the principal
risks facing the charity		 Para 1.46
Other

Structure, Governance and Management

Description of charity’s
trusts:
Type of governing document
(trust deed,royal charter)		 Para 1.25 Constitution dated 21 July 2015
How is the charity
constituted?
(e.g unincorporated
association, CIO)		 Para 1.25 Charitable Incorporated Organisation by
Association
Trustee selection methods
including details of any
constitutional provisions e.g.
election to post or name of
any person or body entitled
to appoint one or more
trustees		 Para 1.25 Appointed by current trustees.

Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
Policies and procedures
adopted for the induction and
training of trustees		 Para 1.51
The charity’s organisational
structure and any wider
network with which the
charity works		 Para 1.51
Relationship with any related
parties		 Para 1.51
Other

Reference and Administrative details

Charityname Covenant Christian Centre UK
Other name the charityuses Covenant Christian Centre
Registered charitynumber 1162764
Charity’s principal address 25 Merewood Road
Bromley
BR1 2AN

Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity

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20		 Trustee name Office (if any) Dates acted if not for whole
year		 Name of person (or body) entitled
to appoint trustee(if any)
Uvie Brigue
Jeannette Kouassi
Ibiyemi Ifederu

– Corporate trustees names of the directors at the date the report was approved

Director name

Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity

Trustee name Dates acted if not for whole year

Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others

Description of the assets held in this capacity

Name and objects of the charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how these falls within the custodian charity’s objects

Details of arrangements for safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity’s own assets

Additional information (optional)

Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)

Type of Name Address adviser

Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information)

Exemptions from disclosure

Reason for non-disclosure of key personnel details

Other optional information

Declarations

The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.

Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees

Signature(s) Full name(s) Mr Uvie Brigue Position (eg Secretary, Pastor (trustee) Chair, etc) Date 11/21/2021

Covenant Christian Centre

Covenant Christian Centre No (if any) Receipts and payments accounts CC16a For the period 01/02/2020 31/01/2021 To from

Section A Receipts and payments

A1 Receipts Unrestricted
funds
to the nearest
£
22,013
38,080
-
-
-
-
-
-
60,093
-
-
-
60,093
248
4,480
1,418
13,100
2,748
300
133
147
580
231
177
12,508
3,247
6,931
862
205
17
-
-
47,332
-
-
-
47,332
12,761
-
4,262
17,023		 Restricted
funds
to the nearest £
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-		 Endowment
funds
to the nearest £
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-		 Total funds
to the nearest £
22,013
38,080
-
-
-
-
-
-
60,093
-
-
-
60,093
248
4,480
1,418
13,100
2,748
300
133
147
580
231
177
12,508
3,247
6,931
862
205
17
-
-
47,332
-
-
-
47,332

12,761		 Total funds
to the nearest £
22,013
38,080
-
-
-
-
-
-
60,093
-
-
-
60,093
248
4,480
1,418
13,100
2,748
300
133
147
580
231
177
12,508
3,247
6,931
862
205
17
-
-
47,332
-
-
-
47,332

12,761		 Last year
to the nearest £
Tithes 22,013 45,481
Offering 38,080 19,937
Other Income - 1,420
Church Retreat - 2,675
- -
- -
- -
- -
Sub total(Gross income for
AR)		 60,093 69,513
A2 Asset and investment sales,
(see table).
-
- -
Sub total - -
Total receipts
A3 Payments
69,513
Insurance 248 245
Hall Hire 4,480 25,546
Internet & Website Hosting 1,418 427
Television & Radio 13,100 12,800
Graphic Artist 2,748 1,328
General Admin 300 20
Subscriptions 133 361
Printing& Stationery 147 81
Gift 580 304
Educational Materials 231 240
Advertising& Marketing 177 177
Music 12,508 12,010
Events 3,247 3,727
Church Retreat 6,931 7,657
Multimedia 862 477
Training 205 150
Bank Charges 17 10
- -
- -
**Sub total ** 47,332 65,560
A4 Asset and investment
purchases, (see table)
-
-
**Sub total ** - -
Total payments
Net of receipts/(payments)
A5 Transfers between funds
A6 Cash funds last year end
Cash funds this year end
65,560
12,761 - -
12,761		 3,953
- - - - -
4,262 - - 4,262 -
17,023 - - 17,023 3,953

CCXX R1 accounts (SS)

26/11/2021

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Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period

Categories
B5 Liabilities
B3 Investment assets
B2 Other monetary assets
B4 Assets retained for the
charity’s own use
B1 Cash funds		 Details
Details
Total cash funds
(agree balances with receipts and payments
account(s))
Details
Details
Details		 Unrestricted
funds
to nearest £
17,023
-
17,023
OK
Unrestricted
funds
to nearest £
-
-
-
-
-
-
Fund to which
asset belongs
Fund to which
asset belongs
Fund to which
liability relates		 Restricted
funds
to nearest £
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OK
Restricted
funds
to nearest £
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Cost (optional)
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Cost (optional)
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Amount due
(optional)
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-		 Endowment
funds
to nearest £
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OK
Endowment
funds
to nearest £
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Current value
(optional)
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Current value
(optional)
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When due
(optional)
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Signed by one or two trustees on behalf of all the trustees

Signature

Print Name

Date of approval

CCXX R2 accounts (SS)

26/11/2021

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Independent examiner's report on the accounts

Section A Independent Examiner’s Report

Report to the COVENANT CHRISTIAN CENTRE UK trustees/directors/ members of On accounts for the year 1[st] February 2020 to 31[st] January 2021 ended

Charity no.: 1162764 Company no.: N/A

Set out on pages

I report to the charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of the Company for the year ended 31/01/2021 Responsibilities and As the charity’s trustees of the Company (who are also the directors of the basis of report company for the purposes of company law), you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 (“the 2006 Act”). Having satisfied myself that the accounts of the Company are not required to be audited for this year under Part 16 of the 2006 Act and are eligible for independent examination, I report in respect of my examination of your charity’s accounts as carried out under section 145 of the Charities Act 2011 (“the 2011 Act”). In carrying out my examination, I have followed the Directions given by the Charity Commission (under section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act. Independent The company’s gross income does not exceed £250,000 and I am qualified examiner's statement to undertake the examination by being a qualified member of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants.

I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention which gives me cause to believe that: • accounting records were kept in accordance with section 386 of the Companies Act 2006 • the accounts do comply with relevant accounting requirements under section 396 of the Companies Act 2006 and the accounts give a ‘true and fair’ view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination; or •the accounts have been prepared in accordance with the Charities SORP (FRS102).

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October 2018

IER

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.

Signed: Date: 26/11/2021

Name: T O Balogun

Relevant professional Association of Chartered Certified Accountants qualification(s) or body (if any):

Address: Regus House, Victory Way, Admirals Park Crossways Business Centre, Dartford, Kent DA2 6QD

Section B Disclosure

Only complete if the examiner needs to highlight material matters of concern (see CC32, Independent examination of charity accounts: directions and guidance for examiners).

Give here brief details of any items that the examiner wishes to disclose .

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October 2018

IER