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2025-03-31-accounts

THE FATHER'S HOME

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEAR 1ST APRIL 2024 TO 31ST MARCH 2025

CHARITY REGISTERED NUMBER: 1180161

AMENDED ACCOUNTS - THESE ACCOUNTS REPLACE THE SET FILED ON 21.01.26

THE FATHER'S HOME

LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION

Registered Charity No. 1180161
Trustees Mrs Ingrid Nuara
Chair
Appointed 2nd October 2018, resigned 1st February 2025
Mrs Rosemary Egerton
Trustee
Appointed 1st September 2023
Mrs Queensley Ojo
Trustee
Appointed 1st March 2024
Mr Adam Boneham
Trustee
Appointed 2nd October 2018
Correspondence Address 12 Hamilton Gardens
Wolverhampton
WV10 8AX
Constitution CIO - foundation - registered 2nd October 2018
Charitable Objects
The object of the CIO is, for the public benefit, to advance the
Christian faith in Wolverhampton and such other parts of the
world as the charity trustees may from time to time think fit.
Statement of Financial The attached financial statements with accompanying notes
Activities set out a true and fair view of the finances of the charity for the period.

THE FATHER'S HOME REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES

FOR THE YEAR 1ST APRIL 2024 TO 31ST MARCH 2025

Introduction

On behalf of the Trustees of The Father’s Home Church, we are pleased to present this annual report outlining the activities, governance, and ministry life of the church over the past year.

Throughout the year, The Father’s Home Church has continued to gather regularly for worship. The church remains based at The Upper Room at the Beefeater, Wolverhampton, where Sunday services are held. There have been no significant changes to the core activities of the church during this period. Teaching and preaching have remained consistent, with messages focused on building a strong Christian faith, discipleship, and a continued commitment to loving others.

The Trustees acknowledge that this year has been one of both faithfulness and challenge, marked by leadership transition and personal loss within the church community.

Our Mission

At The Father’s Home Church, our mission remains steadfast: to love the people and worship God. We believe that these two key elements—loving one another and glorifying God through worship—are the foundation of everything we do. Our activities, ministries, and outreach programs are all designed to embody these values, serving both the spiritual and practical needs of our community. We are a church without walls.

Achievements and Activities

1. Worship and Teaching

Regular worship services have continued throughout the year at our Wolverhampton venue. Teaching has remained focused on spiritual growth, Christian character, and living out faith through love and service.

During the year, Ingrid and Vince Nuara announced to the church their intention to step down from their roles as pastors. They have continued to serve faithfully during this period, providing pastoral care and leadership while preparing the church for transition. The Trustees are grateful for their years of service and leadership.

The church is now preparing for this pastoral transition, and the process will be guided and supported by the Skylark Church Network, ensuring appropriate spiritual oversight, accountability, and continuity.

2. Children’s Ministry (Kids Church)

Kids Church has continued to operate, providing a safe, welcoming, and engaging environment for children to learn about God through age-appropriate teaching and activities.

During the year, Annabella Boneham stepped down from her role as Kids Church Coordinator, having felt led to focus on a different ministry alongside her husband, Adam Boneham. The Trustees wish to express sincere gratitude to Annabella for her faithful service and leadership within the children’s ministry.

3. Intergenerational Service

The Intergenerational Service, coordinated by Annabella and Adam Boneham, has continued to be held every second Sunday of the month. This service brings together adults and children in a combined worship experience.

Activities are designed to encourage participation across all ages, with families often sitting together in groups. This format allows both adults and children to engage meaningfully in worship, teaching, and discussion, strengthening relationships across generations within the church.

4. Youth Club

The church Youth Club has met on a small number of occasions during the year. Activities have included a bowling outing, which was enjoyed by the children and young people. These events were supported by adult supervision from Toto and Ojo, ensuring a safe and positive environment. The Trustees remain encouraged by the engagement seen and continue to explore appropriate opportunities for youth activities.

5. Support of Other Charities

The Father’s Home Church has continued to support other charitable organisations through financial donations and prayerful support, including:

This reflects the church’s commitment to partnership, generosity, and extending care beyond its immediate congregation.

Leadership and Administrative Changes

During the year, the church experienced changes within its administrative and financial roles:

The Trustees thank both Stephen and Shelagh for their service and contribution to the church.

• New leadership team was formed help with the incoming transition, it consists of 4 individuals who are all dedicated members of the father’s home church.

Affiliation and Oversight

The Father’s Home Church continues to operate under the umbrella of the Skylark Church Network, which provides both spiritual and practical support, including leadership guidance, mentoring, and accountability. This partnership is particularly significant as the church prepares for pastoral transition.

Bereavement and Pastoral Care

During the year, the church community experienced two bereavements, which had a significant emotional impact on the congregation and affected the pace of the transition process. The Trustees recognise the weight of these losses and acknowledge the period of grief experienced by the church family.

The church has remained united in prayer and support for the families who have been bereaved. Despite these challenges, the congregation continues to demonstrate resilience, compassion, and hope.

Recruitment and appointment of new trustees

Mrs. Ingrid Nuara stepped down from being chair of the board of trustees and a member of trustees in February 2025 after a 4 weeks’ notice.

Mrs. Raj Hare resigned from the board of trustees in April 2024. She continues to support the works of The Father’s Home.

Conclusion

The Trustees are thankful for God’s faithfulness throughout the year and for the commitment of those who serve within The Father’s Home Church. While the year has included change, loss, and preparation for transition, the church has remained steadfast in its mission and hopeful for the future.

As the church moves forward, supported by the Skylark Church Network, the Trustees remain confident that The Father’s Home Church will continue to grow, serve, and reflect God’s love within its community.

On behalf of the board of trustees

Queensley Ojo

The Father’s Home

4th February, 2026

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

Statement of Financial Activities

FOR THE YEAR 1ST APRIL 2024 TO 31ST MARCH 2025

Incoming Resources
Donations and legacies
Income from Charitable activities
Other income
Total incoming resources
Resources Expended
Expenditure on charitable activities
Total resources expended
Net Movement in Resources
Fund balances brought forward
Funds carried forward
Unrestricted
Restricted
31.03.25
31.03.24
£
£
£
£
15,059
43
15,102
19,870
-
-
-
190
-
-
-
167
15,059
43
15,102
20,227
12,839
308
13,147
26,115
12,839
308
13,147
26,115
2,220
(265 )
1,955
(5,888 )
-
25,843
-
25,843
31,731
28,063
(265 )
27,798
25,843
  1. Movements of all reserves and all recognised gains and losses are shown above.

  2. All of the charity's operations are classed as ongoing.

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS Income and Expenditure Account FOR THE YEAR 1ST APRIL 2024 TO 31ST MARCH 2025

General Restricted 31.03.25 31.03.24

Income and endowments from:
Donations and legacies
Loose plate collection
Regular giving Gift Aided
Other planned giving
Donations/appeals
Gift Aid
Donations and legacies
Income from charitable activities
Fund raising
Other income
Income and endowments grand totals
-
-
-
830
-
-
-
10,596
-
-
-
3,985
14,801
43
14,844
446
258
-
258
4,013
15,059
43
15,102
19,870
-
-
-
190
-
-
-
167
15,059
43
15,102
20,227

Expenditure

Expenditure on charitable activities
Events
Guest speakers
Consumables
Printing
Service items
Equipment
Children's work
Charitable giving
Licences and insurance
Safeguarding
Technology
Insurance
Training
Rent
General admin
Expenditure grand totals
General
Restricted
31.03.25
31.03.24
1,330
308
1,639
1,536
-
-
-
288
41
-
41
267
8
-
8
52
314
-
314
3
-
-
-
32
221
-
221
289
3,685
-
3,685
9,359
11
-
11
4,110
-
-
-
164
107
-
107
16
-
-
-
99
680
-
680
1,511
4,098
-
4,098
8,389
2,343
-
2,343
-
12,839
308
13,147
26,115

THE FATHER'S HOME

Balance Sheet

FOR THE YEAR 1ST APRIL 2024 TO 31ST MARCH 2025

Notes
Fixed Assets
Tangible assets
Current Assets
Prepayments
Cash at bank and in-hand
2
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
3
NET CURRENT ASSETS
TOTAL ASSETSless current liabilities
Creditors: amounts falling due after one year
NET ASSETS
CAPITAL AND RESERVES
General Funds
6
Restricted funds
£
-
28,278
28,278
480
-
31.03.25
£
-
27,798
27,798
27,798
25,890
1,908
27,798
£
-
25,843
25,843
-
-
31.03.24
£
-
25,843
25,843
25,843
23,670
2,173
25,843

The notes form part of these financial statements

Approved by the trustees

Queensley Ojo 4th February, 2026

THE FATHER'S HOME NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR 1ST APRIL 2024 TO 31ST MARCH 2025

1. BASIS OF ACCOUNTING

The accounts (financial statements) have been prepared under the historical cost convention with items recognised at cost or transaction value unless otherwise stated in the relevant note(s) to these accounts. The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the Statement of Recommended Practice: Accounting and Reporting by Charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) issued on 16 July 2014 and the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the United Kingdon and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) and the Charities Act 2011.

Voluntary income is received by way of donations and gifts. It is shown in full in the Statement of Financial Activities, when received.

Grants, including grants for the purchase of fixed assets, are recognised in full in the Statement of Financial Activities in the year in which they are received.

Restricted funds are to be used for specified purposes as required by the donor. Expenditure which meets these criteria is allocated to the relevant fund. Income derived from these funds is retained within the funds concerned.

2. CURRENT ASSETS
Debtors
Prepayments
Cash/Bank
3. CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR
Creditors
Accruals & Deferred Income
Total
31.03.25
£
-
-
28,278
28,278
31.03.25
£
-
480
480
31.03.24
£
-
-
25,843
25,843
31.03.24
£
-
-
-

THE FATHER'S HOME NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR 1ST APRIL 2024 TO 31ST MARCH 2025

4. PAYMENTS TO TRUSTEES

No trustees have been paid remuneration or have received other benefits from employment with the charity.

The following expenses were paid to trustees for reimbursement of expenses - £Nil (2024 £Nil)

There were no related party transactions.

5. RESTRICTED FUNDS

There are no restricted funds currently held by the charity.

6. UNRESTRICTED FUNDS
Opening balance
Net funds for the year
Closing balance
31.03.25
£
25,843
1,955
27,798
31.03.24
£
31,731
(5,888)
25,843

THE FATHER'S HOME Fund movement summary For the year 01.04.24 to 31.03.25

Fund
Collection fund
Compassion
Foodbank
Happy Feet
Vision
General fund
Balance
brought
forward
Incoming
resources
Outgoing
resources
Transfers
Fund
balances
carried
forward
74
74
107
107
1,657
(308)
1,349
146
146
189
43
232
23,670
15,059
(12,839)
25,890
25,843
15,102
(13,147)
0
27,798