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2025-12-31-accounts

CHARITY NUMBER: 1176586

WORDALIVE MINISTRIES

TRUSTEES ’ REPORT & FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025

(Report on the activities of WORDALIVE MINISTRIES)

CONTENTS

Page STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT ................................................................................................ 4 OBJECTIVES & ACTIVITIES ............................................................................................................................................. 4 FINANCIAL REVIEW ................................................................................................................................................................6 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS .............................................................................................................................................. 6

Trustees of WordAlive Ministries:

Mr Simeon Olarewaju (Chairman)

Mr Samuel Daramola (Treasurer)

Mr Christopher Olabanji (Trustee)

Ms Oluwasuen Oyelami (Trustee)

Mrs Kehinde Ojewumi (Accountant)

Host Pastor (Main Contact): Pastor Abidemi Otunuga

Charity Registered No: 1176586

Registered Office: 5 Paignton Close, Romford. RM3 8SF

Bankers: Barclays Bank Plc, 9 High Street, Grays, RM17 6NL

The trustees of WordAlive Ministries have pleasure in presenting the annual report and the financial statements of WAM for the year ended 31 December 2025. The Trustees confirm that the annual report and financial statements of the charity comply with the statutory requirements.

STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT

A. BOARD OF TRUSTEES

The management of the charity is the responsibility of the Trustees who administer the affairs of the Charity and its Church Arm, WordAlive Ministries, and ensure that it is fulfilling the objectives of WAM (the registered charity).

B. POLICIES ADOPTED FOR THE INDUCTION AND TRAINING OF TRUSTEES

All Trustees are educated and trained in relation to their legal obligations under the charity law. The Trustees are also updated in relation to the decision-making processes and current financial performance of the charity. Trustees are encouraged to attend appropriate external training events which will facilitate their knowledge in relation to their role. The Charity Commission updates are also forwarded to Trustees as at when issued.

C. ORAGNISATIONAL STRUCTURE AND DECISION MAKING

WordAlive Ministries is organised such that the day to day running of its affairs has been delegated to the Host Pastor and Volunteers that are available to run various activities. The Trustee determines the strategic direction of the charity and is consulted on all matters that are material. Trustees meet formally quarterly and as at when required to review the operations of the Charity.

D. RISK MANAGEMENT

The Trustees have assessed the major risks to which the church arm, WordAlive Ministries, is exposed to in particular to those related to its operations and finances and are satisfied that systems are in place to mitigate our exposure to major risks.

OBJECTIVES & ACTIVITIES

The objectives of WAM (and its Church Arm, WordAlive Ministries) are all for charitable purposes are these are:

It pursues these objectives by the operation of a centre for Christian worship currently at a temporary location. Various programmes of events are aimed at reaching out to members of the public. Other opportunities like Meet-up group, Faith Clinic, door to door evangelism, and seasonal outreaches have been explored.

Plans are in place to organise a range of community-centred activities or projects that will enhance the fulfilment of the Charity ’ s objectives and build better relationship with members of the host community in the future.

During the year under review the Wordalive Ministries also:

Our Sunday Worship service has helped to encourage faith and spiritual growth not only among our members but also members of the community, who freely attend our services.

On Saturday, we hold Prayer services, which is also open to members of the public. Focused on counselling, Faith discussions and prayers. We had contacts and requests from various members of the public in and outside the United Kingdom in relation to this meeting.

In the year, we also organised another event, which focused at motivating the public and enhance them to become more resourceful. The event was well attended by members of the public and was very engaging.

PLANS FOR THE FUTURE

The charity continues to explore ways to evangelise in an effective manner by raising its profile and getting more involved in the community. The charity is also looking to grow in membership and continue to develop its members to make positive impact in the society.

The charity also aims at achieving the following in the near future:

WordAlive Ministries plans to source a place of worship on a long-term lease for its activities when the opportunity presents itself. This will ensure a greater impact and create more awareness of the Church arm, WAM. So that members and members of the community can use the location for various activities and access services including the monthly night prayer meetings, counselling and educational programmes. This will also ensure a stable and conducive place of worship that will cause a steady growth in membership, with great spiritual and practical impact on the people.

FINANCIAL REVIEW

The Trustees have a strategic plan to build up a general reserve that is supported by liquidity for the future. This will enable the Charity to be in sound financial position to continue to meet its financial obligations and also be positioned to continue to deliver its charitable objects on the long term.

STATEMENTS OF TRUSTEES' RESPONSIBILITIES

The Trustees are responsible for preparing the Trustees' report and financial statements in accordance with applicable law and regulations.

The law applicable to charities in England and Wales requires the Trustees to prepare the financial statements for each financial year which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charity and of the surplus or deficit of the charity for that period. In preparing this financial statement, the Trustees are required to:

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

WAM subscribed into an online accounting solution which has feature to manage its membership, their donations, events and records of income & expenditure. It has a reporting module that produces standard accounting reports and will give a snapshot of the Charity ’ s financial situation.

The Charity's principal funding is through its members ’ contributions, tithes & offerings, and gifts from associates and friends who believe in the objectives of the charity.

This Trustees Report and the financial report below is hereby approved on behalf of the Board of Trustees below;

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Mr Simeon Olarewaju (Chairman)

Mr Samuel Kehinde Daramola (Treasurer)

INDEPENDENT REPORT:

The Trust is not required to conduct an independent examination or audit because charity ’ s income is less than required threshold. The Trustees maintain their financial statement and keep detail records of all funds generated and expenditure for the whole year.

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WAM(UK)
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
(Incorporating Income and Expenditure Accounts)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
Notes Unrestricted Restricted Total
£ £
INCOMING RESOURCES 2
Voluntaryincome 49,147 49,147
TOTAL INCOMING RESOURCES 49,147 0 49,147
REOURCES EXPENDED 5
Charitable activites 43,851 43,851
TOTAL RESOURCES EXPENDED 43,851 0 43,851
MOVEMENT IN TOTAL FUNDS
For theyear 2025 5,297 0 5,297
Balance from theyear 2024 1,295 0 1,295
Balance at 31 December 2025 6,592 0 6,592

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WORDALIVE MINISTRIES
WAM(UK)
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
(Incorporating Income and Expenditure Accounts)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
Notes
£ £
FIXED ASSET 1.3
Tangible Fixed Asset 0
CURRENT ASSETS
Debtors 6 0
Petty Cash 3,835
Cash at bank 2,757
6,592
CREDITORS: due within one year
NET CURRENT ASSETS
TOTAL ASSET LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES 6,592
CHARITY FUNDS
Restricted funds 8 0
Unrestricted funds 6,592
TOTAL FUNDS 6,592
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
**1.1 ** Basis ofpreparation of the financial statements.
The accounts have beenprepared under historical cost convention
**1.2 ** Fund accounting
Restricted funds are funds which are to be used in accordance with specific
restrictions impose bydonors which have been raised bychurch forparticular
purposes .The cost of raisingand administeringsuch funds are charged
against the specific fund.
General funds are unrestricted funds which are available for use at the
discretion of the Trustees in furtherance of the objectives of the church which
has not been designated for otherpurposes
Designated funds comprises of unrestricted funds that have been set aside
bythe Trustees for a specificpurpose.
**1.3 ** Tangible fixed asset
The Trust has no tangible fixed asset at the moment
**2 ** Voluntary Income
Restricted Unrestricted Total Total
funds funds funds funds
2025 2025 2025 2024
£ £ £ £
Donations £49,147 49,147.38 39,437.18
Collections and other donations 2025 2024
£ £
General offering £8,976 9,749.38
Tithe £20,657 16,709.60
Thanksgivingoffering £1,544 667.00
Gift-aid £7,706 6,566.85
Donation £10,264 5,744.35
Total 49,147.38 39,437.18
**3 ** Charitable Donations to Institutions
Restricted Unrestricted Total Total
funds funds funds funds
2025 2025 2025 2024
£ £ £ £
Donations 0.00 0.00
**4 ** List of Institutions Donations Payable List of Institutions Donations Payable
Name of institution Donation description 2025 2024
£ £
a OUTREACH Advancement of Christian
Faith Worldwide 1,794.36 2450.00
1,794.36 2450.00
**5 ** EXPENDITURE BY CHARITABLE ACTIVITY
Advancement
of Christian
Faith
Basis of 2025 2024
Allocation £ £
**a. ** Direct cost
Visitingspeaker(Honorarium) Actual 2,747.86 2,130.00
Welfare & Entertainment Actual 9,414.09 11,629.08
Conferences Actual 700.00 2,464.82
12,861.95 16,223.90
**b ** Support cost
Advancement
of Christian
Faith Basis of 2025 2024
Allocation £ £
Rent Actual 13,210.09 14,050.00
Equipments Actual 12.95 700.00
Stationary/printing& other Actual 1,479.85 54.04
Instrumentalist Actual 8,030.00 1,050.00
Books/Literature Actual 59.29
Software/Internet Actual 310.88 215.86
Utility Actual 1,296.45 994.49
Insurance Actual 410.00 318.76
Transportation Actual 1,073.71 840.56
Repairs & Maintenance Actual 865.76 1,073.45
Cleaning Actual 30.00 268.05
Church Expenses Actual 7,227.69
33,947.38 19,624.50
**c ** Goverance Cost 2025 2024
£ £
Accountancy 700.00 756.00