Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From 01/02/2023 Period start date To 31/01/2024 Period end date
Charity name: Covenant Christian Centre UK
Charity registration number: 1162764
Objectives and Activities
| SORP reference | ||
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| 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. The charity opened 2 new branches during the year to carry out more of it’s activities. 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)
You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
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 Monday evening and Saturday mornings. • Setting up cell groups for more intimate sharing, counselling and prayers • Weekend away retreat for church members • Broadcasts via YouTube and social media videos. • Holding an open love feast and games session for members and their families in the summer. • The church held its annual word camp in the summer where all the branches came together to partake of teaching, worship and interaction sessions. • The end of 2023 was filled with Christmas celebrations, love feasts and prayers into the new year. |
Additional information (optional)
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| Achievements against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | |
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| Performance of fundraising activities against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | |
| Investment performance against objectives |
Para 1.41 | |
| Other |
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 that we are in line with our reserves policy which is to have at least 3 months of our expenditure. |
| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves statingwhytheyare held |
Para 1.22 | It is the church’s policy to hold reserves of up to 6 months of the charity’s overheads. |
| Amount of reserves held | Para 1.22 | £128,200 |
| 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 |
Additional information (optional)
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| The charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising) |
Para 1.47 | The church’s primary source of funds is through offering and donations from members. |
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| 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: |
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| 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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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) Position (eg Secretary, Chair, etc) Date |
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| Uvie Brigue | ||
Pastor |
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| 30/11/2024 | ||
| 30/11/2024 |
| Covenant Christian Centre UK | Covenant Christian Centre UK | CharityNo | 1162764 | 1162764 | |
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| Annualaccountsforthe period | |||||
| Period start date | 01/02/2023 | To | Period end date |
31/01/2024 |
Section A Statement of financial activities (including summary income and expenditure account)
| Guidance Note S01 S02 S03 S04 S05 S06 S07 Expenditure (Notes 6) Expenditure on: S08 S09 S10 S11 S12 S13 Tax payable S14 S15 Net gains/(losses) on investments S16 S17 Extraordinary items S18 S19 S20 Other gains/(losses) S21 S22 Reconciliation of funds: S23 S24 Total funds brought forward Gains and losses on revaluation of fixed assets for the charity’s own use Charitable activities Separate material expense item Total funds carried forward Total Net income/(expenditure) after tax before investment gains/(losses) Net income/(expenditure) Transfers between funds Total Recommended categories by activity Income (Note 3) Income and endowments from: Charitable activities Other trading activities Net movement in funds Other recognised gains/(losses): Net income/(expenditure) before tax for the reporting period Raising funds Separate material item of income Other Other Donations and legacies Investments |
Unrestricted funds Restricted income funds Endowment funds £ £ £ F01 F02 F03 |
Unrestricted funds Restricted income funds Endowment funds £ £ £ F01 F02 F03 |
Unrestricted funds Restricted income funds Endowment funds £ £ £ F01 F02 F03 |
Total funds Prior year funds £ £ F04 F05 |
Total funds Prior year funds £ £ F04 F05 |
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| 471,404 | - | - | 471,404 | 298,018 | |
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| - | - | - | - | - | |
| - | - | - | |||
| 471,404 | - | - | 471,404 | 298,018 | |
| - | - | - | - | - | |
| 430,392 | - | - | 430,392 | 231,129 | |
| - | - | - | - | - | |
| 430,392 | - | - | 430,392 | 231,129 | |
| 41,012 | - | - | 41,012 | 66,889 | |
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| 41,012 | - | - | 41,012 | 66,889 | |
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| 41,012 | - | - | 41,012 | 66,889 | |
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| - | - | - | - | - | |
| - | - | - | - | - | |
| - | - | - | - | - | |
| 41,012 | - | - | 41,012 | 66,889 | |
| 87,199 | - | - | 87,199 | 20,310 | |
| 128,211 | - | - | 128,211 | 87,199 |
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 2023 to 31[st] January 2024 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 31/01/2024 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 exceeds £250,000 and I am qualified to examiner's statement 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.
- Please delete the words in the brackets if they do not apply.
Signed: Date: 30/11/2024 Name: T O Balogun
Relevant professional Association of Chartered Certified Accountants qualification(s) or body (if any):
Address: The Bridge Nucleus, Brunel Way Dartford, Kent DA1 5GA
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