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2025-01-31-accounts

Trustees’ Annual Report for the period

From 01/02/2024 Period start date To 31/01/2025 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.

The charity opened 2 new branches
during the year to carry out more of its
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 ceremonies for newly born
etc

Marriage Counselling to support couples

Creating a fun and interactive Sunday
School for children, weekly

Community outreach programmes at
Christmas on the streets at the Catford
community centre.

Giving out food, provision and materials
to less privileged members of the
community.

Setting up homogenous groups (men,
women,entrepreneurs,authors,
healthcare) for more sharing, counselling
and prayers among groups of members
with common interests.

Organising Summer family fete for
families and children.

Bus services from around greater London
to transport families especially to attend
services.

Supporting Youth Development by
holding development classes every
Sunday and prayer meetings every
Tuesday.

Hosting the London summer word camp-
an annual teaching conference that sees
attendance from all over the UK for
teaching and spiritual wellbeing and
upliftment.
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 2024 was filled with Christmas
celebrations, love feasts and prayers into
the new year.

Additional information (optional)

You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:

Achievements against Para 1.41 objectives set Performance of fundraising activities against objectives Para 1.41 set

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 £39,986
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
Additional information (optional)
You may choose to include further statements
where relevant about:
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.
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

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
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)
Position (eg Secretary,
Chair, etc)
Date
Uvie Brigue

Pastor
25/11/2025
25/11/2025

Covenant Christian Centre UK

Charity No. 1162764

Company No.

Trustees' Report and Unaudited Accounts

31 January 2025

Covenant Christian Centre UK Contents

Pages
Trustees' Annual Report 2 to 3
Independent Examiner's Report 4
Statement of Financial Activities 5
Summary Income and Expenditure Account 6
Balance Sheet 7
Statement of Cash flows 8
Notes to the Accounts 9 to 14
Detailed Statement of Financial Activities 15 to 16

Page 1

Covenant Christian Centre UK Trustees Annual Report

The trustees, who are also directors of the charity for the purposes of the Companies Act 2006, present their report with the unaudited financial statements of the charity for the year ended 31 January 2025.

REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS

Company No.

Charity No. 1162764

Registered Office

25 Merewood Close Bromley BR1 2AN

Directors and Trustees

The Directors of the charitable company are its Trustees for the purposes of charity law. The following Directors and Trustees served during the year:

I. Ifederu J. Kouassi

Company Secretary

U. Brigue

Accountants

Abbot Accounting Limited The Bridge Nucleus Brunel Way Dartford Kent DA1 5GA

OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES

The objective of the church is to advance the Christian faith in accordance with its statement

The Trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records that disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charity and to enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Companies Act 2006. The Trustees are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charity and hence taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.

The above report has been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies subject to the small companies regime as set out in Part 15 of the Companies Act 2006 and in accordance with the Charities SORP (FRS 102).

Signed on behalf of the board

U. Brigue

Page 2

Covenant Christian Centre UK Trustees Annual Report

Company Secretary 31 January 2025

Page 3

Covenant Christian Centre UK Independent Examiners Report

Independent Examiner's Report to the trustees of Covenant Christian Centre UK

I report to the charity trustees on my examination of the financial statements of Covenant Christian Centre UK for the year ended 31 January 2025.

Responsibilities and basis of report

As the charity's trustees of the company (and also its directors for the purposes of company law) you are responsible for the preparation of the financial statements in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 ('the 2006 Act.

Having satisfied myself that the financial statements of the Charity are not required to be audited under Part 16 of the 2006 Act and are eligible for independent examination, I report in respect of my examination of your charity's financial statements 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 examiner's statement

As the charity's gross income exceeded £250,000 your examiner must be a member of a body listed in section 145 of the 2011 Act. I confirm that I am qualified to undertake the examination because I am a member of Association of Chartered Certified Accountants, which is one of the listed bodies.

I have completed my examination. I can confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe:

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 financial statements to be reached.

Mrs Tiwalola Balogun Association of Chartered Certified Accountants Abbot Accounting Limited The Bridge Nucleus Brunel Way Dartford Kent DA1 5GA 31 January 2025

Page 4

Covenant Christian Centre UK Statement of Financial Activities

for the year ended 31 January 2025

Notes
Income and endowments
from:
Donations and legacies
4
Other trading activities
5
Total
Expenditure on:
Charitable activities
6
Other
7
Total
Net gains on investments
Net (expenditure)/income
Transfers between funds
Net (expenditure)/income
before other gains/(losses)
Other gains and losses
Net movement in funds
Reconciliation of funds:
Total funds brought forward
Total funds carried forward
Unrestricted
funds
2025
£
588,178
120
Total funds
2025
£
588,178
120
Total funds
2024
£
471,404
-
588,298
1,000
669,737
588,298
1,000
669,737
471,404
-
430,392
670,737
-
670,737
-
430,392
-
(82,439)
-
(82,439)
-
41,012
-
(82,439) (82,439) 41,012
(82,439)
128,211
(82,439)
128,211
41,012
87,199
45,772 45,772 128,211

Page 5

Covenant Christian Centre UK Summary Income and Expenditure Account for the year ended 31 January 2025

Income
Gross income for the year
Expenditure
Total expenditure for the year
Net (expenditure)/income before tax
for the year
Net (expenditure )/income for the year
2025
£
588,298
588,298
670,737
670,737
(82,439)
(82,439)
2024
£
471,404
471,404
430,392
430,392
41,012
41,012

Page 6

Covenant Christian Centre UK Balance Sheet

at 31 January 2025

at 31 January 2025
Company No.
Notes
2025
£
Current assets
Debtors
9
5,786
Cash at bank and in hand
39,986
45,772
Net current assets
45,772
Total assets less current liabilities
45,772
Net assets excluding pension asset or liability
45,772
Total net assets
45,772
The funds of the charity
Restricted funds
10
Unrestricted funds
10
General funds
(82,439)
Designated funds
128,211
45,772
Reserves
10
Total funds
45,772
2024
£
-
128,211
128,211
128,211
128,211
128,211
128,211
-
128,211
128,211
128,211

These accounts have been prepared in accordance with the special provisions of Part 15 of the Companies Act 2006 relating to small companies.

For the year ended 31 January 2025 the company was entitled to exemption under section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 relating to small companies.

The members have not required the company to obtain an audit in accordance with section 476 of the Companies Act 2006.

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.

Approved by the board on 31 January 2025

And signed on its behalf by:

I. Ifederu Trustee

31 January 2025

Page 7

Covenant Christian Centre UK Statement of Cash flows for the year ended 31 January 2025

Cash flows from operating activities
Net (expenditure)/income per Statement of Financial Activities
Adjustments for:
Increase in trade and other receivables
Net cash (used in)/provided by operating activities
Net cash from investing activities
Net cash from financing activities
Net (decrease)/increase in cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the year
Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the year
Components of cash and cash equivalents
Cash and bank balances
2025
£
(82,439)
(5,786)
(88,225)
-
-
(88,225)
128,211
39,986
39,986
39,986
2024
£
41,012
-
41,012
-
-
41,012
87,199
128,211
128,211
128,211

Page 8

Covenant Christian Centre UK Notes to the Accounts

for the year ended 31 January 2025

Basis of preparation

The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with 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) - (Charities SORP (FRS 102)), the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) and the Companies Act 2006.

Change in basis of accounting or to previous accounts

There has been no change to the accounting policies (valuation rules and method of accounting) since last year and no changes have been made to accounts for previous years.

Fund accounting

Income

Volunteer help The value of any volunteer help received is not included in the accounts. Investment income This is included in the accounts when receivable. Gains/(losses) on This includes any gain or loss resulting from revaluing investments to market value revaluation of fixed at the end of the year. assets Gains/(losses) on This includes any gain or loss on the sale of investments. investment assets

Page 9

Covenant Christian Centre UK Notes to the Accounts

Expenditure

Taxation

The charity is exempt from corporation tax on its charitable activities.

Freehold investment property

Investment properties are measured initially at cost and subsequently at fair value at each balance sheet date and are not depreciated. All gains or losses are taken to the Statement of Financial Activities as they arise.

Stocks

Stock is included at the lower of cost or net realisable value. Donated items of stock are recognised at fair value which is the amount the charity would have been willing to pay for the items on the open market.

Trade and other debtors

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

Cash and cash equivalents

Cash and cash equivalents comprise cash at bank and on hand, demand deposits with banks and other short-term highly liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less and bank overdrafts. In the statement of financial position, bank overdrafts are shown within borrowings or current liabilities. In the Statement of Cash Flows, cash and cash equivalents are shown net of bank overdrafts that are repayable on demand and form an integral part of the company's cash management.

Trade and other creditors

Short term creditors are measured at the transaction price. Other creditors and provisions are recognised where the charity has a present obligation resulting from a past event that will probably result in the transfer of funds to a third party and the amount due to settle the obligation can be measured or estimated reliably. Creditors and provisions are normally recognised at their settlement amount after allowing for any trade discounts due.

Page 10

Covenant Christian Centre UK Notes to the Accounts

Research and development

Expenditure on research and development is written off in the year in which it is incurred.

Foreign currencies

Monetary assets and liabilities denominated in currencies other than the functional currency of the charity are translated at the rates of exchange prevailing at the end of the reporting period.

Transactions in currencies other than the functional currency of the charity are recorded at the rate of exchange on the date that the transaction occurred.

All exchange differences are are taken into account in arriving at net income/expenditure.

Leased assets

Where the charity enters into a lease which entails taking substantially all the risks and rewards of ownership of an asset, the lease is treated as a finance lease.

Leases which do not transfer substantially all the risks and rewards of ownership to charity are classified as operating leases.

Assets held under finance leases are initially recognised as assets of the charity at their fair value at the inception of the lease or, if lower, at the present value of the minimum lease payments. The corresponding liability to the lessor is included in the balance sheet date as a finance lease obligation. Lease payments are apportioned between finance expenses and reduction of the lease obligation so as to achieve a constant rate of interest on the remaining balance of the liability. Finance expenses are recognised immediately, unless they are directly attributable to qualifying assets, in which case they are capitalised in accordance with the charity's policy on borrowing costs.

Assets held under finance leases are depreciated in the same way as owned assets.

Operating lease payments are recognised as an expense on a straight-line basis over the lease term. In the event that lease incentives are received to enter into operating leases, such incentives are recognised as a liability. The aggregate benefit of incentives is recognised as a reduction of rental expense on a straight-line basis.

Pension costs

The charity operates a defined contribution plan for its employees. A defined contribution plan is a pension plan under which the company pays fixed contributions into a separate entity. Once the contributions have been paid the company has no further payments obligations. The contributions are recognised as expenses when they fall due. Amounts not paid are shown in accruals in the balance sheet. The assets of the plan are held separately from the company in independently administered funds.

Receipt of donated goods, facilities and services

All donated goods, facilities and services received are recognised within incoming resources and expenditure at an estimate of the value to the charity.

2 Company status

The company is a private company limited by guarantee and consequently does not have share capital.

Page 11

Covenant Christian Centre UK

Notes to the Accounts

3 Statement of Financial Activities - prior year

3
Statement of Financial Activities - prior year
Income and endowments from:
Donations and legacies
Total
Expenditure on:
Other
Total
Net income
Net income before other
gains/(losses)
Other gains and losses:
Net movement in funds
Reconciliation of funds:
Total funds brought forward
Total funds carried forward
4
Income from donations and legacies
5
Income from other trading activities
Unrestricted
£
323,329
264,849
588,178
Unrestricted
£
120
120
Unrestricted
funds
2024
£
471,404
471,404
430,392
430,392
41,012
41,012
41,012
87,199
128,211
Total
2025
£
323,329
264,849
588,178
Total
2025
£
120
120
Total funds
2024
£
471,404
471,404
430,392
430,392
41,012
41,012
41,012
87,199
128,211
Total
2024
£
471,404
-
471,404
Total
2024
£
-
-

Page 12

Covenant Christian Centre UK Notes to the Accounts

6 Expenditure on charitable activities

Expenditure on charitable
activities
Governance costs
7
Other expenditure
Employee costs
Motor and travel costs
Premises costs
General administrative costs
Legal and professional costs
8
Staff costs
No employee received emoluments in excess of £60,000.
9
Debtors
Other debtors
Unrestricted
£
1,000
1,000
Unrestricted
£
242,924
32,945
77,102
249,061
65,643
2,062
669,737
2025
£
5,786
5,786
Total
2025
£
1,000
1,000
Total
2025
£
242,924
32,945
77,102
249,061
65,643
2,062
669,737
Total
2024
£
-
-
Total
2024
£
88,818
16,926
28,674
165,996
76,131
53,847
430,392
2024
£
-
-

Page 13

Covenant Christian Centre UK Notes to the Accounts

10 Movement in funds

Restricted funds:
Unrestricted funds:
General funds
Designated funds:
Total
Total funds
11 Analysis of net assets between funds
Net current assets
12 Reconciliation of net debt
Cash and cash equivalents
Net debt
At 1
February
2024
-
128,211
128,211
128,211
Incoming
resources
(including
other
gains/losses
)
£
588,298
-
-
588,298
At 1
February
2024
£
Resources
expended
£
(670,737)
-
-
(670,737)
Unrestricted
funds
£
45,772
45,772
Cash flows
£
At 31
January
2025
£
(82,439)
128,211
128,211
45,772
Total
£
45,772
45,772
At 31
January
2025
£
128,211 (88,225) 39,986
128,211
128,211
(88,225)
(88,225)
39,986
39,986
13 Related party disclosures
Controlling party

The company is limited by guarantee and has no share capital; thus no single party controls the company.

Page 14

Covenant Christian Centre UK Detailed Statement of Financial Activities

for the year ended 31 January 2025

Income and endowments from:
Donations and legacies
Other trading activities
Total income and endowments
Expenditure on:
Charitable activities
Total of expenditure on charitable
activities
Other expenditure
Employee costs
Staff training
Staff welfare
Motor and travel costs
Travel and subsistence
Premises costs
Rent
Other premises costs
General administrative costs,
including depreciation and
amortisation
Equipment expensed
Equipment leasing and hire
charges
General insurances
Information and publications
Postage and couriers
Software, IT support and related
costs
Unrestricted
funds
2025
£
323,329
264,849
588,178
120
120
588,298
1,000
1,000
1,000
242,924
242,924
-
32,945
32,945
77,102
77,102
2,110
246,951
249,061
11,373
-
528
16,520
2,915
2,198
Total funds
2025
£
323,329
264,849
588,178
120
120
588,298
1,000
1,000
1,000
242,924
242,924
-
32,945
32,945
77,102
77,102
2,110
246,951
249,061
11,373
-
528
16,520
2,915
2,198
Total funds
2024
£
471,404
-
471,404
-
-
471,404
-
-
-
88,818
88,818
99
16,827
16,926
28,674
28,674
165,996
-
165,996
-
23,960
-
13,536
-
2,673

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Covenant Christian Centre UK

Detailed Statement of Financial Activities

Stationery and printing
Subscriptions
Sundry expenses
Telephone, fax and broadband
Legal and professional costs
Accountancy and bookkeeping
Other legal and professional
costs
Total of expenditure of other costs
Total expenditure
Net gains on investments
Net (expenditure)/income
Net (expenditure)/income before
other gains/(losses)
Other Gains
Net movement in funds
Reconciliation of funds:
Total funds brought forward
Total funds carried forward
3,014
911
28,077
107
65,643
920
1,142
2,062
669,737
670,737
-
(82,439)
(82,439)
-
(82,439)
128,211
45,772
3,014
911
28,077
107
65,643
920
1,142
2,062
669,737
670,737
-
(82,439)
(82,439)
-
(82,439)
128,211
45,772
3,174
1,028
31,228
532
76,131
780
53,067
53,847
430,392
430,392
-
41,012
41,012
-
41,012
87,199
128,211

Page 16

Independent examiner's report on the accounts

Section A Independent Examiner’s Report

Report to the
trustees/directors/
members of
On accounts for the year
ended
Set out on pages
Responsibilities and
basis of report
Independent
examiner's statement
COVENANT CHRISTIAN CENTRE UK COVENANT CHRISTIAN CENTRE UK COVENANT CHRISTIAN CENTRE UK COVENANT CHRISTIAN CENTRE UK
1stFebruary 2024 to 31stJanuary 2025
N/A
Charity no.: 1162764 Company no.: N/A
I report to the charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of the
Company for the year ended 31/01/2025
As the charity’s trustees of the Company (who are also the directors of the
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.
The company’s gross income exceeds £250,000 and I am qualified 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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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: 27/11/2025 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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IER