Charity number: 1163366
(England and Wales)
ARISE METROPLITAN ASSEMBLY
Report of the Trustees and Unaudited Financial Statements
For the year ended 30 June 2025
ARISE METROPLITAN ASSEMBLY Contents Page For the year ended 30 June 2025
| Report of the Trustees | 1 to 4 |
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| Independent Examiner's Report to the Trustees | 5 |
| Statement of Financial Activities | 6 |
| Statement of Financial Position | 7 |
| Notes to the Financial Statements | 8 to 11 |
| Detailed Statement of Financial Activities | 12 |
ARISE METROPLITAN ASSEMBLY Report of the Trustees
For the year ended 30 June 2025
The Trustees, who are also directors for the purposes of company law, have pleasure in presenting their report and the financial statements for the charitable company for the year ended 30 June 2025. The Trustees have adopted the provisions of 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 the Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effective 1 January 2019).
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OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES
Trustees Annual Report for the year ending June 2025
This report covers activities of the Charity, Arise Metropolitan Assembly, for the financial year ended June 2025.
Trustees of Arise Metropolitan Assembly note that the year under review was one in which the Charity continued to provide spiritual guidance to the members as well as impact the United Kingdom. We are pleased to report that there was success on all key sectors in which we operate. Under each subheading, we outline progress in the year under review.
1. Spiritual Growth
Arise Metropolitan Assembly continued to make progress in the advancement of Christian Religion, one of our core mission foci. Through our outreaches to the entire Church worldwide known as the Global School of Ministry and the Global Advanced Mentorship Program, these specific objectives were achieved:
1.1. Reformation of the Christian Church. More ministries and congregations continue to embrace the Kingdom concept developed by Arise Metropolitan Assembly which postulates that a Living Church should operate as a School of Ministry where believers are transitioned to become disciples and discover their gifts and callings rather than a Theatre where a tiny professional Priestly caste ministers to a large, dormant laity, who come into church buildings at designated times to 'consume' spiritual food. From across London to Kent, Cardiff, Wales the trend continues.
1.2. Youth Empowerment. Through the training programme called the Now Generation Master Class this Commission trained and graduated the first set of young men and women under 30 who have embraced the call to serve the Lord and the people. Another cohort completed he programme in the period under review with another set due by May 2026.
1.3. Restoration of the Fivefold. Arise Metropolitan Assembly continues to play a leading role in restoration of the fivefold Offices of Apostle, Prophet, Evangelist, Pastor, and Teacher that Jesus charged collectively to empower the saints for the work of ministry according to Ephesians 4: 11-16. As reported in previous years, more congregations across the UK, Europe and rest of the world are embracing this paradigm.
1.4. Revival. Continuing a trend since its formation, Arise Metropolitan Assembly continues to blaze the trail in teaching saints to embrace and depend on Jesus as their Head. As more saints embrace this message, they are becoming His disciples, loving the Father fervently and inclined to obey His Word, enjoying personal revival as they love fellow humans.
1.5. Family-themed ministry. During the period under review, Arise Metropolitan Assembly continued to provide an enabling opportunity for both Children and the Youths to be involved in the Congregation's life. Young people - children of primary school age; the youths of Secondary School age and the Now Generation (18 - 25) were assigned to do the Bible Readings, serve, and take part actively in congregational activities. They also took one Sunday Service completely. During the period under review, we gave our Now Generation or senior Youths the Opportunity to preach on some Sunday services. This culture has enabled the Young to grow up with the fear of God and power of service, making them better members of the Community.
1.6. Transformation of Church from a cold Religious Organisation based on subscription to denominational Creeds to an Organism of saints who are in a relationship with God and one another. The Gospel of the Kingdom is thus practiced as we study together. More Churches and Ministries in the UK, Europe and Africa received the prospectus of the Global School of Ministry which they are now implementing.
1.7. Evangelism is conducted consistently. The Evangelism team went into various Communities in the London Borough of Havering, Barking & Dagenham and other locations in Greater London to share the love of God in Jesus. Over 40, 000 thousand Tracts were printed and distributed during the period under review, in furtherance of that purpose during our outreaches in Market places, community fayres and street evangelism.
1.8. Our Prayer team, Frontline Intercessors built on the previous years of greater operational efficiency, with pairs of intercessors on duty each hour of the day leading to 24/7 coverage. The team prayed for His Majesty King Charles III, Queen Camila, the Royal Family; the Prime Minister, Cabinet and Parliament; the leadership and members of Arise Metropolitan Assembly and the Elm Park Community; Hornchurch City; London Borough of Havering and the United Kingdom. We continued to faithfully host the monthly Global Prayer and Spiritual Cabinet held online on the last Saturday of each month with other members of the International Ministers Fellowship. Intercessors from various nations connected in the meetings.
1.9.Multi-racial Outlook. Arise Metropolitan Assembly continued the growth towards being a multi-racial and multi-national congregation with members drawn from several African nations, some nations in the West Indies/ The Caribbean, and Hong Kong, China.
1.10.Supporting other Congregations in the United Kingdom. The Christian message is about love, sharing, and caring. During the period under review, Arise Metropolitan Assembly continued the practice of sending volunteers to support other congregations and ministries in training, evangelism, and prayer over their cities. The various Books published by our
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visionaries are distributed without charge. The eBook versions are available for free download by the public.
1.11. Ministers Networking. Arise Metropolitan Assembly continued to undergird the work of the International President of International Ministers Fellowship by supporting our Overseers who function as International President. The Global Conference of the Fellowship called Open Gates continued to be held online through the effective services of members of Arise Metropolitan Assembly.
1.12. Global Mission - In line with Acts 1:8, we inspired many Christians across the world to make a commitment to engage in Missions. Missionaries from the Fellowship visited a number of cities and nations including Ireland, Italy, Zimbabwe, South Africa, Zambia, Kenya and Liberia and Cote D'Ivoire.
2. Charitable
During the period under review, we continued to expand our commitment to engage in Charitable deeds just like Jesus did in Acts 10:38. They were performed through these channels:
2.1. Holistic Ministry. As a congregation, Love which is manifested in caring for the holistic needs of people - spirit, soul, and body - is central to our ministry. Members who are in need are provided both individual Pastoral Care and financial help and provision of raw food.
2.2. Through the Global Mission Board, our outreach arm, individual members of the Congregation and their families provided for feeding of the needs of the most vulnerable.
3. Community Impact
Arise Metropolitan Assembly foundationally believes that affecting the operating environment as Salt and Light is imperative. We undertook these activities within our host Community, Elm Park Hornchurch in the London Borough of Havering: 3.1. Elm Park Day - we continued to be participants in the annual event which brings together the whole Community.
3.2. Relationship with Elm Park Councillors and The Neighbourhood - we continued to be in touch with our Councillors.
3.3. Patronage of Local Stores - Our contribution to regeneration of Elm Park is further pursued by the deliberate patronage of local business by our congregants.
3.4. Christmas Cards. We printed and distributed Christmas cards to residents of Elm Park, London Borough of Havering and across other parts of the UK.
3.5. Sunday Afternoon Community Lunch. We continued provision of Sunday afternoon lunch right after our services. It is open to both members of the congregation as well as visitors and residents of the Community.
Prospects for next year
Based on the trend, we have cause to believe that things will continue to get better in the next year. Grace Akalonu Chair, Board of Trustees
FINANCIAL REVIEW
The net surplus for the year amounted to £7584.91, which is attributable to general reserves of the charity.
REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION
Name of Charity ARISE METROPLITAN ASSEMBLY Charity registration number 1163366 Principal address 18 HARRIER CLOSE HORNCHURCH RM12 5LR
Trustees
The trustees and officers serving during the year and since the year end were as follows:
Mrs Grace O Akalonu Mrs Maruwa E Muteweri Mrs Edna Uloma Ahuama
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Independent examiner
CHRIS ATKINS SERVICES ONE LIMITED OFFICE 310, ACCESS SELF STORAGE UNIT 1, MERIDIAN TRADING ESTATE 20, BUGBY'S WAY LONDON SE7 7SF
Approved by the Board of Trustees and signed on its behalf by
............................................................................. 21 April 2026 Mrs Grace O Akalonu
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ARISE METROPLITAN ASSEMBLY Independent Examiners Report to the Trustees
For the year ended 30 June 2025
I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the charitable company for the year ended 30 June 2025.
Responsibilities and basis of report
As the charity Trustees, who are also directors for the purposes of company law, 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 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 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 examiners statement
I have completed my examination. I confirm that no matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect:
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accounting records were not kept in respect of the Company as required by section 386 of the 2006 Act; or
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the accounts do not accord with those records; or
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the accounts do not comply with the requirements of section 396 of the 2006 Act other than any requirement that the accounts give a 'true and fair view' which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination; or
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the accounts have not been prepared in accordance with the methods and principles of the Statement of Recommended Practice for accounting and reporting by charities applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102).
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.
CHRIS ATKINS SERVICES ONE LIMITED OFFICE 310, ACCESS SELF STORAGE UNIT 1, MERIDIAN TRADING ESTATE 20, BUGBY'S WAY LONDON SE7 7SF
24 April 2026
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ARISE METROPLITAN ASSEMBLY
Statement of Financial Activities (including Income and Expenditure Account) For the year ended 30 June 2025
| Notes Income and endowments from: Donations and legacies 2 Total Expenditure on: Charitable activities 3/4 Evangelism Total Net income/expenditure Reconciliation of funds Total funds brought forward Total funds carried forward |
Unrestricted funds £ 74,798 74,798 (74,213) (74,213) 585 82,461 83,046 |
2024 £ 61,544 |
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| 61,544 | ||
| (69,107) | ||
| (69,107) | ||
| (7,563) 90,024 |
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| 82,461 |
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ARISE METROPLITAN ASSEMBLY Statement of Financial Position As at 30 June 2025
| Notes Fixed assets Tangible assets 9 Current assets Cash at bank and in hand Creditors: amounts falling due within one year 10 Net current assets Total assets less current liabilities Net assets The funds of the charity Unrestricted income funds 11 Total funds |
£ 2025 25,330 25,330 59,166 59,166 (1,450) 57,716 83,046 83,046 83,046 83,046 |
£ 2024 27,733 |
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| 27,733 | ||
| 56,178 | ||
| 56,178 | ||
| (1,450) 54,728 |
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| 82,461 | ||
| 82,461 | ||
| 82,461 | ||
| 82,461 |
For the year ended 30 June 2025 the company was entitled to exemption from audit under section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 relating to small companies.
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The members have not required the company to obtain an audit of its accounts for the year in question in accordance
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with section 476,
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The trustees acknowledge their responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the Act with respect to accounting
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records and the preparation of accounts. These accounts have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies subject to the small companies’ regime.
The financial statements were approved and authorised for issue by the Board and signed on its behalf by:
Mrs Grace O Akalonu Trustee
21 April 2026
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ARISE METROPLITAN ASSEMBLY Notes to the Financial Statements
For the year ended 30 June 2025
1. Accounting Policies
Basis of accounting
The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention, except for investments which are included at market value and the revaluation of certain fixed assets and 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 2019)', Financial Reporting Standard 102 the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102), and the Companies Act 2006.
ARISE METROPLITAN ASSEMBLY meets the definition of a 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 note(s).
Tangible fixed assets
Tangible fixed assets, other than freehold land, are stated at cost or valuation less depreciation and any provision for impairment. Depreciation is provided at rates calculated to write off the cost or valuation of fixed assets, less their estimated residual value, over their expected useful lives on the following basis:
| Plant and Machinery | 25% Reducing balance |
|---|---|
| Computer Equipment | 25% Reducing balance |
| Motor Vehicles | 20% Reducing balance |
| Fixtures and Fittings | 25% Reducing balance |
2. Income from donations and legacies
| Unrestricted funds Donations received (RPYName1) |
2024 2025 £ £ 61,544 74,798 61,544 74,798 |
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3. Costs of charitable activities by fund type
| Unrestricted funds Evangelism Support costs |
2024 2025 £ £ 67,657 72,763 1,450 1,450 69,107 74,213 |
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4. Costs of charitable activities by activity type
| 2025 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|
| £ | £ | |
| Activities undertaken directly | ||
| Evangelism | 74,213 | 69,107 |
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5. Analysis of support costs
| 5. Analysis of support costs | ||
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| Governance costs 6. Net income/(expenditure) for the year This is stated after charging/(crediting): Depreciation of owned fixed assets Accountancy fees 7. Particulars of employees Staff |
2025 £ 1,450 2025 £ 6,790 1,450 2025 0 0 |
2024 £ 1,450 2024 £ 7,178 1,450 |
| 2024 0 |
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| 0 |
8. Comparative for the Statement of Financial Activities
The comparative year values on the Statement of Financial Activites are for unrestricted funds.
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9. Tangible fixed assets
| Cost or valuation At 01 July 2024 Additions At 30 June 2025 Depreciation At 01 July 2024 Charge for year At 30 June 2025 Net book values At 30 June 2025 At 30 June 2024 |
Motor Vehicles £ - 30,995 30,995 6,199 4,959 11,158 19,837 (6,199) |
Fixtures and Fittings £ 4,697 - 4,697 4,287 103 4,390 307 410 |
Computer Equipment £ 7,490 4,388 11,878 4,963 1,729 6,692 5,186 2,527 |
Total £ 12,187 35,383 |
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| 47,570 | ||||
| 15,449 6,791 |
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| 22,240 | ||||
| 25,330 | ||||
| (3,262) |
10. Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
| Accruals and deferred income | 2025 £ 1,450 1,450 |
2024 £ 1,450 |
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| 1,450 |
11. Movement in funds
Unrestricted Funds
| Unrestricted Funds | ||||
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| Balance at | Incoming | Outgoing | Balance at | |
| 01/07/2024 | resources | resources | 30/06/2025 | |
| £ | £ | £ | £ | |
| General | ||||
| General | 82,461 | 74,798 | (74,213) | 83,046 |
| 82,461 | 74,798 | (74,213) | 83,046 | |
| Unrestricted Funds - Previous year | ||||
| Balance at | Incoming | Outgoing | Balance at | |
| 01/07/2023 | resources | resources | 30/06/2024 | |
| £ | £ | £ | £ | |
| General | ||||
| General | 90,024 | 61,544 | (69,107) | 82,461 |
| 90,024 | 61,544 | (69,107) | 82,461 |
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ARISE METROPLITAN ASSEMBLY Notes to the Financial Statements Continued
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12. Analysis of net assets between funds
| Unrestricted funds General General Previous year Unrestricted funds General General |
Tangible fixed assets Net current assets / (liabilities) Net Assets £ £ £ 25,330 57,716 83,046 |
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| 25,330 57,716 83,046 |
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| Tangible fixed assets Net current assets / (liabilities) Net Assets £ £ £ 27,733 54,728 82,461 |
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| 27,733 54,728 82,461 |
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ARISE METROPLITAN ASSEMBLY Detailed Statement of Financial Activities
For the year ended 30 June 2025
| INCOME AND ENDOWMENT Donations and legacies Donations Total incoming resources EXPENDITURE Charitable activities Depreciation - owned assets Telephone Evangelism and Missions Motor and Travelling Repairs & Renewal Books & CD Printing Postage & Stationery Honorarium Charity & Donation Insurance Charitable Donations Software Cost Welfare and Support Training seminars & workshops Professional Fees Light and Heat Subscription Website Parsonage Rates Hall Rent & Hire Expenses Food & Refreshments Water Rates SUPPORT COSTS Governance costs Accountancy fees Total resources expended Net Income |
£ 2025 74,798 74,798 74,798 (6,790) (2,766) (15,748) (2,817) (635) - (320) (3,190) - (1,580) (450) - (1,281) (900) (206) (3,158) (240) (400) (18,000) - (8,988) (4,587) (707) (72,763) (1,450) (1,450) (74,213) 585 |
£ 2024 61,544 |
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| 61,544 | ||
| 61,544 (7,178) (3,500) (11,602) (3,942) (1,938) (1,061) (1,505) (200) (1,560) (806) - (473) (1,760) (900) (185) (3,814) - (460) (16,400) (624) (6,991) (2,758) - |
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| (67,657) (1,450) |
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| (1,450) | ||
| (69,107) | ||
| (7,563) |
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