Registered charity number : 1168511
JESUS TOUCH MINISTRIES, HEYWOOD Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 December 2024
JESUS TOUCH MINISTRIES, HEYWOOD Reports of the Trustees for the year ended 31 December 2024
Administrative information:
Who we are
Jesus Touch Ministries, Heywood is an independent pentecostal church. We believe that it is our mission to connect everyone together to experience Gods love and purpose through authentic Christian fellowship.
Our objective
Our objective to advance Christian faith for the benefit of all mankind is what drives all that we are and do.
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Our commitment
Our commitment is to make our church an amazing, vibrant church where all ages can grow in faith and receive spiritual support.
Our vision
We want to introduce people to Christ and empower them grow to be more like Him and then reproduce the process in others .
Membership of other Organisations:
We are not alone, we are a member of the Evangelical Alliance UK, a bigger body of pentecostal churches and a unity movement of Christian organisations working together to make Jesus known. We are also registered with Action Together in Rochdale so as to tap resources and garner experience in formulating policies and developing procedures that will enable us to change more lives and influence our communities for Jesus.
Leadership team
Pastor Stephen Akosile – Pastor and Administrator Pastor Mrs Abimbola Akosile – Women Leader & Assistant Pastor Deaconess Bella Katusime – Church Treasurer Deaconess Janet Atayese- Children’s Church pastor Patrick Tierney – Outreach and Policy Leader
Address
First Floor (On top of Boots Pharmacy) 15-17 Market Street Heywood, Rochdale OL10 1HX
Board of Trustees
Mrs Abimbola F. Akosile- Chairperson Mrs Iyabode Olufunmilayo Balogun Reverend Henry O. Emmanuel Mrs Olabisi Amope Ketiku Mrs Bella Katusime- Secretary/Treasurer
Banker
Barclays Bank Plc 2 Church Street Heywood OL10 1LN
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Insurers
Ansvar Insurance Ansvar House, 31 St Leonards Road Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN21 3UR
Independent Examiner
Matthew Odu PRACTICAL ACCOUNTANTS The Mille 1000 Great West Road Brentford, London Middlesex TW8 9DW
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Reports of the Trustees continued
Our focus of service
We aim to provide the following in the highest quality:
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We will make our church a place of worship and prayer to meet the spiritual, emotional and physical needs of our community.
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We will work towards peaceful coexistence and integration of different people and culture within our community.
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We will make our place accessible to all people with the aim of preparing them for responsible and leadership positions.
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We will provide charitable services to meet the needs of those who lack basic amenities of life.
Objective and activities
The strategic objectives of Jesus Touch Ministries Heywood are directly linked to its aims. ADVANCEMENT OF THE CHRISTIAN FAITH FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFIT.
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To make Jesus known, and the power of faith in Him for the transformation of the community and mankind.
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To prevent or relieve poverty based on scriptural principles and impartation of spiritual knowledge.
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To work in cooperation with other local charities and authorities in ensuring peaceful coexistence and integration of all ethnic minorities within the community
Year in Review 2024
Mission & Strategic Focus
In 2024, our objective was to consolidate the gains of 2023 and to take further, larger steps in fulfilling the ministry’s goals: influencing lives and building an authentic church where believers grow into spiritual maturity and fulfil lifetime goals and aspirations through genuine Christian fellowship.
Key Activities & Outcomes
• Teaching, prayer, and regular communion were emphasised as primary tools for fostering believers into maturity. Through these focus areas we witnessed numerous practical demonstrations of God’s work: miracles in the secular, financial, marital and career dimensions of our members’ lives.
- We introduced and redesigned key programmes including:
i)� Basic Life Bible Teaching each Sunday, strengthening foundational scriptural engagement. ii) Early-Morning Prayers, expanded to all working days of the week (excluding bank holidays), reinforcing discipline and spiritual readiness.
- Our annual church retreat, held in Birmingham, provided an excellent opportunity for corporate fellowship, prayer, encouragement and spiritual refreshment for the family of the church.
• Youth ministry received significant attention: we inaugurated a new leadership team for the youth group under Brother Patrick Tierney. The goal: ensuring our young people are firmly rooted in the Word of God and are prepared for life beyond church walls and the challenges of growing up. Plans are in place to provide practical training and empowerment—in skills and knowledge—so that tomorrow’s youth become useful to themselves, their families and the community at large.
• We give thanks to God and to all the church members who volunteered at one or more times during the year—ensuring that our programmes ran smoothly throughout 2024, including pastors, deaconesses and all ministry workers.
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Reports of the Trustees continued
Structure, governance and management
• There were no changes in the composition of the Board of Trustees during the year.
• The Board sets the direction and policy framework for the church, and in 2024 it implemented a process for reviewing, evaluating and implementing an appropriate risk-management framework —ensuring our ministry’s work is sustainable, accountable and aligned with good practice. • We continue to maintain transparent governance and financial controls, in line with charity sector guidance. According to the Charity Commission’s “Internal financial controls for charities” guidance, strong controls help protect assets, ensure quality accounting records and enable informed decision-making.
• Our annual report is designed to reflect not only what we have done, but how we have delivered value to our members and community, aligning with the Charity Commission’s template for trustees’ annual reports.
Looking Ahead
As we move into the next season, we recommit to fostering spiritual maturity, practical service and community impact. Our emphasis will be on deepening discipleship, expanding outreach to youth and families, and strengthening our governance, financial stewardship and risk management. We believe that as we steward what God has given, the impact will grow, and the lives changed will multiply.
Summary
2024 was a year of consolidation, growth and fruit. Jesus Touch Ministries remained committed to teaching, prayer and communion as foundational pillars. Programmes were strengthened, youth ministry stepped forward, and corporate fellowship grew through our retreat. Governed by a stable Board and strengthened risk-management practices, we continue to operate with integrity and purpose. We thank all our volunteers, pastors, deaconesses and member-workers for their service. Together, we look forward to even greater impact in the years ahead.
Financial review
Total income during the year was £36,706 (2023: £35,498 ). The income increased by 3% compared to last year. The expenditure was £38,793 (2023: £34,007). There is a 14% increase over that of last year. Overall, the Church has a deficit fund of £504.
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Accounting Policies
a) Basis of accounting
The financial statements are prepared in accordance with the Charities Statement of Recommended Practice (SORP). The statement of financial activities (SOFA) is presented in columns for general fund and endowment capital, showing the net incoming resources, resources expended, and all other recognised gains and losses in the appropriate column.
The financial statements are also prepared in accordance with the historical cost convention. They comply with all applicable United Kingdom law and accounting standards.
b) Incoming resources
Donations, contributions and legacies are accounted for when entitlement has been confirmed, the amount can be measured accurately and receipt is certain.
c) Resources expended
All resources expended are accounted for on an accrual basis. Any ensuing liabilities are recognised as soon as constructive obligation arises.
d) Funds
Unrestricted funds are funds which are available for use at the discretion of the trustees in furtherance of the general objectives of the Charity.
Restricted funds are funds which are to be used in accordance with specific instructions imposed by donors or which have been raised by the trustees’ particular purpose. The cost of raising and administering such funds are charged against specific fund.
e) Depreciation
Depreciation on fixed assets is charged so as to write off their full costs less estimated residual value over their expected useful lives at the following rates:
Computer equipment, furniture & Others 25% straight line
f) Going Concern
After making appropriate enquiries, the Trustees have a reasonable expectation that the Charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. The Trustees have considered the impacts that the Covid-19 pandemic may have for the Charity and it is deemed that the Charity can meet its commitments and liabiities and can contiinue for the forseeable future. Accordingly, they continue to adopt the going concern basis in preparing the financial statements.
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JESUS TOUCH MINISTRIES, HEYWOOD Statements of Financial Activities for the year ended 31 December 2024
| Unrestricted Restricted Total Fund Fund 2024 2023 Incoming resources Notes £ £ Voluntary incomes 1 36 706 0 36 706 35 498 Other income 0 0 0 Total incoming resources 36 706 0 36 706 35 498 Resources expended Church activities 2 38 793 0 38 793 34 007 Fund raising 0 0 0 0 Total resources expended 38 793 0 38 793 34 007 Net incoming/(Outgoing) resources before transfers -2 087 0 -2 087 1 491 Gross transfers between funds 0 0 0 0 Net incoming/(Outgoing) resources after transfers and before other recognised gain/loss -2087 0 -2087 1 491 Gain/(loss) on revaluation and disposal of investment assets 0 0 0 0 Net movement in funds -2087 0 -2087 1 491 Total funds b/f at 01 January 2024 1 583 0 1 583 3 345 Total funds c/f at 31 December 2024 -504 0 -504 4 836 |
Unrestricted Restricted Total Fund Fund 2024 2023 Incoming resources Notes £ £ Voluntary incomes 1 36 706 0 36 706 35 498 Other income 0 0 0 Total incoming resources 36 706 0 36 706 35 498 Resources expended Church activities 2 38 793 0 38 793 34 007 Fund raising 0 0 0 0 Total resources expended 38 793 0 38 793 34 007 Net incoming/(Outgoing) resources before transfers -2 087 0 -2 087 1 491 Gross transfers between funds 0 0 0 0 Net incoming/(Outgoing) resources after transfers and before other recognised gain/loss -2087 0 -2087 1 491 Gain/(loss) on revaluation and disposal of investment assets 0 0 0 0 Net movement in funds -2087 0 -2087 1 491 Total funds b/f at 01 January 2024 1 583 0 1 583 3 345 Total funds c/f at 31 December 2024 -504 0 -504 4 836 |
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| 38 793 0 38 793 34 007 |
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| -2 087 0 -2 087 1 491 0 0 0 0 |
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| -2087 0 -2087 1 491 |
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| -2087 0 -2087 1 491 |
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| 1 583 0 1 583 3 345 |
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| -504 0 -504 4 836 |
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JESUS TOUCH MINISTRIES, HEYWOOD Balance sheet at 31 December 2024
| JESUS TOUCH MINISTRIES, HEYWOOD Balance sheet at 31 December 2024 |
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| Notes | 2024 | 2023 | ||||
| £ | £ | |||||
| Fixed assets | ||||||
| Tangible assets | 3 | 810 | 1 329 | 1 329 | ||
| Current assets | ||||||
| Prepayment and Advances | 0 | 0 | ||||
| Cash at bank and in hand | 3 838 | 3 838 | 4 134 | 4 134 | ||
| 3 838 | 3 838 | 4 134 | 4 134 | |||
| Creditors: amounts falling due within one year | 4 | -4 252 | -4 252 | -2 980 | -2 980 | |
| Net current assets | -414 | 1 154 | 1 154 | |||
| Total assets less current liabilities | 396 | 2 483 | 2 483 | |||
| Creditors: amounts falling due after more than one year | ||||||
| Ministers Allowances | (900) | 0 | ||||
| Total Creditors: amounts falling due after more than one year | (900) | 0 | ||||
| Net assets | -504 | 2 483 | 2 483 | |||
| Funds of the Charity | ||||||
| Charity fund | - | 504 | 1 583 | 1 583 | ||
| Total Funds carried forward | -504 | 1 583 | 1 583 |
Approved by the Board of Trustees on 2 7 October 2025 and signed on their behalf by
Mrs Abimbola F. Akosile Secretary, Board of Trustees
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JESUS TOUCH MINISTRIES, HEYWOOD Notes to the Financial Statements for the year ended 31 December 2024
| **Unrestricted ** | **Unrestricted ** | Restricted | Total | |
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| Fund | Fund | 2024 | 2023 | |
| 1. Incoming resources | £ | £ | ||
| Tithes | 0 00 | 0 00 | 0 00 | 15 946 70 |
| Offering | 0 00 | 0 00 | 0 00 | 4 733 55 |
| Bank Donation | 21 102 96 | 0 00 | 21 102 96 | 4 881 00 |
| Card Donation | 3 553 18 | 0 00 | 3 553 18 | 4 454 88 |
| Cash Donations | 3 647 52 | 0 00 | 3 647 52 | 0 00 |
| Special Projects Contributions | 1 780 00 | 0 00 | 1 780 00 | 0 00 |
| Borrowings ( Loans ) | 0 00 | 0 00 | 0 00 | 0 00 |
| Gift Aid Repayment | 6 62252 | 0 00 | 6 62252 | 548168 |
| 36 706 18 | 0 00 | 36 706 18 | 35 497 81 | |
| 2. Resources expended | ||||
| Rent | 4 365 76 | 0 00 | 4 365 76 | 4 002 68 |
| Wages and allowance | 12 000 00 | 0 00 | 12 000 00 | 12 000 00 |
| Heating, water & lighting | 865 56 | 0 00 | 865 56 | 1 059 75 |
| Equipment, Fittings & Decoratio | 1 226 42 | 0 00 | 1 226 42 | 1 173 14 |
| Repairs and renewals | 0 00 | 0 00 | 0 00 | 0 00 |
| Training & subscription | 713 33 | 0 00 | 713 33 | 323 33 |
| Telephone and communication | 838 26 | 0 00 | 838 26 | 709 40 |
| Stationery/Admin expenses | 2 784 82 | 0 00 | 2 784 82 | 2 735 30 |
| Insurance | 208 35 | 0 00 | 208 35 | 195 63 |
| Hospitality/Welfare | 6 025 60 | 0 00 | 6 025 60 | 4 151 27 |
| Transport and travelling | 1 280 00 | 0 00 | 1 280 00 | 610 89 |
| Media & Advertisement | 1 308 49 | 0 00 | 1 308 49 | 1 373 74 |
| Accounting/professional fee | 747 20 | 0 00 | 747 20 | 1 524 82 |
| Financing and bank charges | 684 00 | 0 00 | 684 00 | 0 00 |
| Depreciation | 1 745 54 | 0 00 | 1 745 54 | 715 50 |
| Donation to other charities | 4000 00 | 0 00 | 4000 00 | 343163 |
| 38 793 33 | 0 00 | 38 793 33 | 34 007 08 | |
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JESUS TOUCH MINISTRIES, HEYWOOD Notes to the Financial Statements for the year ended 31 December 2024
| 3. Tangible fixed assets Cost: |
Computer Equipment & Other Total £ £ |
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| At 01 January 2024 | 12 465 | 12 465 |
| Addition | 1 226 | 1 226 |
| At 31 December 2024 | 13 692 | 13 692 |
| Depreciation: | ||
| At 01 January 2024 | 11 137 | 11 137 |
| Addition | 1 746 | 1 746 |
| At 31 December 2024 | 12 882 | 12 882 |
| Net book value: | ||
| At 01 January 2024 | 1 329 | |
| At 31 December 2024 | 810 | |
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JESUS TOUCH MINISTRIES, HEYWOOD Notes to the Financial Statements for the year ended 31 December 2024
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| 4. Creditors: amount falling due within one year Accounting services Loan Other Creditors |
2024 £ 600 1 598 2054 4 252 2024 £ 1 583 0 -2 087 -504 |
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| £ 600 1 220 1 160 |
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| 2 980 | ||
| 5. Funds Balance as 1 January 2024 Prior year adjustment Surplus for the year - Unrestricted |
2023 | |
| £ 92 |
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| 0 | ||
| 1 491 | ||
| 1 583 | ||
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Independent Examiner's Report to the trustees of Jesus Foundation Family International
I report on the accounts for the year 31 December, 2024 which are set out on pages 6 to 9.
Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner
The Church's trustees are responsibilities for the preparation of the accounts. The church's trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year under section 144 of the Charities Act 2011 (the Charities Act) and that an independent examination is needed. It is my responsibility to:
examine the accounts (under section 145 of the CharitiesAct), to follow the procedures laid down in the General Directions given by the Charity Commission (under section 145(5)(b) of the Act, and
to state whether particular matters have come to my attention.
Basis of Independent Examiner’s Report
My examination was carried out in accordance with 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 include consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts, and seeking explanations from trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that be required in an audit, and consequently no opinion is given as to whether the accounts presents a 'true and fair' view and the report is limited to those matters set out in the statement below.
Independent Examiner’s statement
In the course of my examination, no matter has come to my attention:
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which give me reasonable cause to believe that in, any material respect, the requirements a. to keep accounting records in accordance with section 130 of the Charities Act; and b. to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and comply with the accounting requirements of the 1993 Act; have not been met; or
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to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
Matthew Odu
Practical Advice Consulting Limited 1000 Great West Road Brentford. TW8 9DW
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