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2022-03-31-accounts

ANCHOR CITY CHURCH INTERNATIONAL

ACCOUNTS

31 MARCH 2022

Charity Number 1148041

ANCHOR CITY CHURCH INTERNATIONAL

ACCOUNTS

YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022

CONTENTS PAGE
Trustees' annual report 1
Independent examiner's report to the members 5
Statement of financial activities 6
Income and expenditure account 7
Balance sheet 8
Notes to the accounts 9

ANCHOR CITY CHURCH INTERNATIONAL

TRUSTEES' ANNUAL REPORT

YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2019

The trustees present their report and the unaudited accounts of the charity for the year ended 31 March 2022.

REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS

Registered charity name

Anchor City Church International

Charity registration number 1174824

The trustees

The trustees who served the charity during the period were as follows:

Rev Ken Obeng Pastor Ben Owusu Domfeh Ms Mary Acquah Mr David Obeng

Bankers HSBC (Midland) 10 South Mall Edmonton London N9 0QU

Independent Examiners

KBNG Accountants & Business Advisors Sharond Sandhurst Road Tilbury, Essex RM18 8DH

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ANCHOR CITY CHURCH INTERNATIONAL

TRUSTEES' ANNUAL REPORT (continued)

YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022

STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT

Background

ACCI is a growing church in London, raised to proclaim the Gospel of Jesus Christ, inspiring hope, Developing, Imparting, Impacting and Releasing both the young and old into their Destinies thus making the experience of the Joy of the Lord and the achievement of purpose a reality. It is a ChristCentred, Multi-Cultural, Family-Oriented Church that teaches the word truthfully and demonstrates the Abundant Life through the Holy Spirit and the Living word of God holistically. Also engaging spiritual gifts, skills, and talents both in the Kingdom of God and local community - connecting people to Christ by testifying and serving needs; One soul at a time.

Governing document

The Charity during the year changed its structure to a Charity Incorporated Organisation (CIO) with a new governing document adopted on 10 August 2017. There are no restrictions in the governing documents on the operation of the charity or on its investment powers other than those imposed by general charity Law.

Leadership Team

The Leadership Team is responsible for the administration and management of the local church, general purposes, finances, and personnel. Capital projects and expenditure require the approval of the leadership team. This team meet regularly to discuss and plan objectives and implementation thereof. All matters are subject to prayer and God's direction. Appointments of officers are governed by the constitution of the church.

Trustee Induction and Training

New trustees undergo orientation where they are briefed on their legal obligations under Charity Law, the content of the constitution and the processes on decision making within the organisation. The Charity encourages trustees to attend, at their discretion; appropriate external training events were these will be of use for the undertaking of the role.

Risk management

The trustees have a duty to identify and review the risks to which the charity is exposed and to ensure appropriate controls are in place to provide reasonable assurance against fraud and error. The board of trustees actively review the major risks facing the charity on a regular basis and ensure measures are put in place to safeguard the charity's fund and assets. The trustees also ensure that legal advice is sought, when necessary, on crucial issues concerning the ministry.

OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES

We have referred to the guidance contained in the Charity Commission's general guidance on public benefit when reviewing our aims and objectives and in planning our future activities.

The vision of the church is "Saving souls and making them better through Christ." To help achieve this, the following objectives have been set:

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ANCHOR CITY CHURCH INTERNATIONAL

TRUSTEES' ANNUAL REPORT (continued)

YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022

To expand and develop the ministry of ACCI through Sunday and mid-week worship services, children's ministries, youth ministries, prayer and ministry training, bible studies and small groups meetings.

To minister to the congregation and the local community through family life, relationship, and other ministry programmes.

To establish social programmes to provide food, clothes, and shelter for the needy and care for the sick.

To educate and equip the congregation and other churches in the practice of ministry through ACCI based conferences.

ACHIEVEMENTS AND PERFORMANCE

PUBLIC BENEFIT - MINISTRY OUTREACH AND BENEFITS

• The church's activities are available to Christians and non-Christians, members, and non-members alike; there is no restriction to attendance. The community have been attracted to and enjoyed our weekly services, conferences, and programmes.

• As part of the core aims of the church, we will continue to engage the members through effective conferences and training sessions. Thanks to our Senior Pastors there were several training programmes and conferences that were in place to help develop, refresh, and strengthen the bond and fellowship of the members whilst reaching out to the community through outreach programmes, Sports competitions, instrument training sessions opened to members and the community.

• A youth initiative for young adults in the church and the community was introduced where they are being mentored and trained to go out and impact other young girls sharing their rich experiences and skills with the local community.

• We also aid the local community by providing career counselling, pre-and post-marital counselling, bereavement counselling, hospital visits, prison visits, welfare provision, prayer support, men and women's meetings and supporting local charities.

Volunteers

• Members of the charity who are professionals in their various field of work and study again volunteered in different capacities during the year under review and their work has not been quantified.

FINANCIAL REVIEW

Please refer to the annexed accounts for the details of the financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2022.

PLANS FOR FUTURE PERIODS

Missions : The Church will continue with mission outreach and donation of essential supplies for the under privileged and orphanages in Africa.

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ANCHOR CITY CHURCH INTERNATIONAL

TRUSTEES' ANNUAL REPORT (continued)

YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022

• The church through Anchor Care will continue to support its community-based initiative programmes.

RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE TRUSTEES

The trustees are responsible for preparing the Trustees Annual Report and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice).

Laws applicable to Charities in England and Wales requires trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial year which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charity and of the incoming resources and application of resources, including the income and expenditure for that period.

In preparing these financial statements, the trustees are required to:

· select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently;

· observe the methods and principles in the Charities SORP;

· make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent;

· state whether applicable UK Accounting Standards have been followed, subject to any material departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements;

· prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the charity will continue in operation.

The trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records that disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charity and enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with Charities Acts 2011. The trustees are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charity and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.

Signed by order of the trustees

Rev Ken Obeng

Trustee

Date: 15 December 2022

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ANCHOR CITY CHURCH INTERNATIONAL

INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF ANCHOR CITY CHURCH INTERNATIONAL

YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022

I report on the accounts of the charity for the year ended 31 March 2022 which are set out on pages 6 to 13

RESPECTIVE RESPONSIBILITIES OF TRUSTEES AND EXAMINER

The trustees (who are also the directors of Anchor City Church International for the purposes of company law) are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year under section 144(2) of the Charities Act 2011 (the 2011 Act) and that an independent examination is needed.

Having satisfied myself that the charity is not subject to audit under company law and is eligible for independent examination, it is my responsibility to:

BASIS OF INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT

My examination was carried out in accordance with the 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 includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts, and seeking explanations from you as trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit and consequently no opinion is given as to whether the accounts present a 'true and fair view' and the report is limited to those matters set out in the statement below.

INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S STATEMENT

In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention:

(1) which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the requirements:

have not been met; or

(2) to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.

Kofi Boahene FCCA, MBA Independent examiner KBNG Accountants & Business Advisors

Sharond, Sandhurst Road. Tilbury, Essex. RM18 8DH

Date: 23 December 2022

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ANCHOR CITY CHURCH INTERNATIONAL

STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES

YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022

Total Funds Total Funds
2022 2021
Note
£
£
INCOMING RESOURCES
Incoming resources from generating funds:
Voluntary income 2 121,965 116,594
Investment income 3 4 17
Incoming resources from charitable activities 4 14,681 27,707
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TOTAL INCOMING RESOURCES 136,650 144,318
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RESOURCES EXPENDED
Charitable activities 5/6 (133,363) (140,288)
Governance costs 7 (9,345) (10,844)
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TOTAL RESOURCES EXPENDED (142,708) (151,132)
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NET OUTGOING RESOURCES FOR THE YEAR 8 (6,058) (6,814)
RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS
Total funds brought forward 40,752 47,566
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TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD 34,694 40,752
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All of the above amounts relate to continuing activities.

The notes on pages 9 to 13 form part of these accounts.

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ANCHOR CITY CHURCH INTERNATIONAL

INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT

YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022

2022 2021
Note £ £ £
INCOME 136,646 144,301
TOTAL EXPENDITURE (142,264) (150,614)
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OPERATING DEFICIENCY 8 (5,618) (6,313)
OTHER INCOME
Interest receivable and similar income 3 4 17
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(5,614) (6,296)
INTEREST PAYABLE
Interest payable (444) (518)
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DEFICIT FOR THE FINANCIAL YEAR (6,058) (6,814)
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All of the above amounts relate to continuing activities.

The notes on pages 9 to 13 form part of these accounts.

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ANCHOR CITY CHURCH INTERNATIONAL

BALANCE SHEET

31 MARCH 2022

2022 2021
Note £ £ £
FIXED ASSETS
Tangible assets 10 26,322 18,236
CURRENT ASSETS
Cash at bank 10,771 73,326
CREDITORS: Amounts falling due within one year 11 (2,399) (10,810)
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NET CURRENT ASSETS 8,372 62,516
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TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES 34,694 80,752
CREDITORS: Amounts falling due after more than
one year 12 (40,000)
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NET ASSETS 34,694 40,752
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FUNDS
Unrestricted income funds 13 34,694 40,752
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TOTAL FUNDS 34,694 40,752
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The notes on pages 9 to 13 form part of these accounts.

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ANCHOR CITY CHURCH INTERNATIONAL

NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS

YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022

1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES

1.1 Basis of accounting

The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention and in accordance with applicable United Kingdom accounting standards, the Statement of Recommended Practice "Accounting and Reporting by Charities" issued in March 2005 (SORP 2005)

1.2 Incoming resources

All incoming resources are included in the statement of financial activities when the charity is entitled to the income and the amount can be quantified with reasonable accuracy. The following specific policies are applied to particular categories of income. Voluntary income is received by way of donations, offerings and tithes and is included in full in the statement of financial activities when receivable.

1.3 Resources expended

Expenditure is recognised on an accrual basis as a liability is incurred. Costs of generating funds comprise the costs associated with attracting voluntary income. It includes both costs that can be allocated directly to such activities and those costs of an indirect nature necessary to support them.

Fixed assets

All fixed assets are initially recorded at cost.

Depreciation

Depreciation is calculated so as to write off the cost of an asset, less its estimated residual value, over the useful economic life of that asset as follows:

Equipment - 25% reducing balance.

2. VOLUNTARY INCOME

Unrestricted Total Funds Total Funds
Funds 2022 2021
£ £ £
Donations
Tithes & Offering 99,180 99,180 95,785
Gift Aid 22,785 22,785 20,809
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121,965 121,965 116,594
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INVESTMENT INCOME
Unrestricted Total Funds Total Funds
Funds 2022 2021
£ £ £
Bank interest receivable 4 4 17
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3. INVESTMENT INCOME

4. INCOMING RESOURCES FROM CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES

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ANCHOR CITY CHURCH INTERNATIONAL

NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS

YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022

Unrestricted Total Funds Total Funds
Funds 2022 2021
£ £ £
Grants 14,681 14,681 27,707
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5. COSTS OF CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES BY FUND TYPE
Unrestricted Total Funds Total Funds
Funds 2022 2021
£ £ £
Telephone 2,427 2,427 1,014
Honorarium 9,150 9,150 8,150
Donations & Charities 3,578 3,578 2,215
Catering & Refreshment 1,600
Pastoral & Members Welfare 14,894 14,894 6,824
Media, Mission & Outreach 13,232 13,232 19,530
Rent, Repairs & Premises Expenses 25,290 25,290 30,079
Services & Church Expenses 27,435 27,435 27,488
Miscellaneous Motor Expenses 715 715
Gross Wages & NI 36,542 36,542 43,104
Subscriptions & Insurance 100 100 284
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133,363 133,363 140,288
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6. COSTS OF CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES BY ACTIVITY TYPE
Activities
undertaken Total Funds Total Funds
directly 2022 2021
£ £ £
Telephone 2,427 2,427 1,014
Honorarium 9,150 9,150 8,150
Donations & Charities 3,578 3,578 2,215
Catering & Refreshment 1,600
Pastoral & Members Welfare 14,894 14,894 6,824
Media, Mission & Outreach 13,232 13,232 19,530
Rent, Repairs & Premises Expenses 25,290 25,290 30,079
Services & Church Expenses 27,435 27,435 27,488
Miscellaneous Motor Expenses 715 715
Gross Wages & NI 36,542 36,542 43,104
Subscriptions & Insurance 100 100 284
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133,363 133,363 140,288
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ANCHOR CITY CHURCH INTERNATIONAL

NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS

YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022

7. GOVERNANCE COSTS

Unrestricted Total Funds Total Funds
Funds 2022 2021
£ £ £
Professional fees 2,401 2,401 2,201
Interest payable 444 444 518
Bank Charges 294 294 335
Depreciation 4,572 4,572 6,078
Other pension costs 1,634 1,634 1,712
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9,345 9,345 10,844
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8. NET OUTGOING RESOURCES FOR THE YEAR
This is stated after charging:
2022 2021
£ £
Staff pension contributions 1,634 1,712
Depreciation 4,572 6,078
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9. STAFF COSTS AND EMOLUMENTS
Total staff costs were as follows:
2022 2021
£ £
Wages and salaries
Social security costs
Other pension costs 1,634 1,712
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1,634 1,712
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Particulars of employees:
The average number of employees during the year, was as follows:
2022 2021
No. No.

No employee received remuneration of more than £60,000 during the year (2021 - Nil).

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ANCHOR CITY CHURCH INTERNATIONAL

NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS

YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022

10. TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS

Equipment
£
COST
At 1 April 2021 45,117
Additions 12,658
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At 31 March 2022 57,775
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DEPRECIATION
At 1 April 2021 26,881
Charge for the year 4,572
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At 31 March 2022 31,453
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NET BOOK VALUE
At 31 March 2022 26,322
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At 31 March 2021 18,236
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CREDITORS: Amounts falling due within one year
2022 2021
£ £
Taxation and social security 8,610
Accruals and deferred income 2,399 2,200
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2,399 10,810
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CREDITORS: Amounts falling due after more than one year
2022 2021
£ £
Bank loans and overdrafts 40,000
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UNRESTRICTED INCOME FUNDS
Balance at Incoming Balance at
1 April 2021 resources
31
March 2022
£ £ £
General Funds 40,752 (6,058) 34,694
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11. CREDITORS: Amounts falling due within one year

12. CREDITORS: Amounts falling due after more than one year

13. UNRESTRICTED INCOME FUNDS

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ANCHOR CITY CHURCH INTERNATIONAL

NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS

YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022

14. ANALYSIS OF NET ASSETS BETWEEN FUNDS

Tangible Net current
fixed assets assets Total
£ £ £
Unrestricted Income Funds 26,322 8,372 34,694
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Total Funds 26,322 8,372 34,694
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