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2025-08-31-accounts

CALVARY EVANGELISTIC MINISTRY BIRMINGHAM LTD

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31[st] AUGUST 2025

CHARITY NUMBER: 1180459

COMPANY NUMBER: 09747188

CALVARY EVANGELISTIC MINISTRY BIRMINGHAM LTD (A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE)

LEGAL & ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS YEAR ENDED 31[ST] AUGUST 2025

ADDRESS FOR CORRESPONDENCE

51 FARM ROAD OLDBURY WEST MIDLANDS B68 8RD

REGISTERED COMPANY NUMBER 09747188

REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER 1180459

GOVERNING DOCUMENT MEMORANDUM & ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION 25[TH] AUGUST 2015 AMENDED 29[TH] AUGUST 2018

TRUSTEES/ DIRECTORS

Pastor Johathan Lartey Ms Patricia Sarbeng Delight Abla Dzirasa

PRINCIPAL BANKERS

TSB BANK PO BOX 373 LEEDS LS14 9GQ

INDEPENDENT EXAMINERS

FRESH FIRE ORGANISATION GENERATOR BUSINESS CENTRE 95 MILES ROAD MITCHAM SURREY CR4 3FH

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CALVARY EVANGELISTIC MINISTRY BIRMINGHAM 51 FARM ROAD OLDBURY WEST MIDLANDS B68 8RD

INDEX Page Legal & Administrative Details 1 Index 2 Trustee’s Report 3 - 4 Independent Examiner’s Report 5 Statement of Financial Activities 6 Balance Sheet 7 Notes on the financial Statements 8 - 11

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CALVAY EVANGELISTIC MINISTRY BIRMINGHAM LTD

TRUSTEES’ REPORT YEAR ENDED 31[ST] AUGUST 2024

The trustees are pleased to present their report for the year ended 31[st] August 2024 for the charity, Calvary Evangelistic Ministry Birmingham Ltd with charity number 1180459.

The Trustees of the charity are: Pastor Johnathan Lartey Ms Patricia Sarbeng Delight Abla Dzirasa

The principal address of the charity is : 101 Bracebridge Street Birmingham B6 4NE

STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT

The Charity governing document is a Memorandum and Articles of Association that was incorporated 25[th] August 2015 as amended by special resolution on 29[th] August 2018.The Charity is governed by a board on which the trustees are represented. It meets regularly to review, plan activities and monitor the financial position.

OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES

The Objects of the organisation is the advancement of the Christian faith for the benefit of the public in accordance with the statement of faith. The trustees confirm that they have had due regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit before deciding what activities the charity should undertake.

ACHIEVMENTS AND PERFORMANCE

The Organisation continues to hold successful meetings through the year in which individuals were equipped and educated on the principles and doctrines of the Christian faith. The organisation’s activities were greatly hindered by the pandemic as no services were held online during some of the months of the year. However they were still able to see the lives of those who attended their online meetings greatly improved from a spiritual perspective.

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FINANCIAL REVIEW

The income of the charity is above 78,000 and was from donations received from members. The church spent a lot of its resources on paying the rent for the new premises that it moved into. The church is an ongoing concern. This year they had a reasonable surplus at the end of the financial year.

RESERVE POLICY

It is the policy of the Charity to maintain unrestricted funds, which are the reserves of the charity at about 3 months of unrestricted expenditure. This provides sufficient funds to cover any emergency expenditures that may arise from time to time. The charity will seek to build up and maintain this level throughout the year.

RISK MANAGEMENT

The charity have assessed all the major risks to which the charity is exposed to, in particular those related to operations and finances of the charity, and are satisfied that systems are in place to mitigate exposure to major risks.

TRUSTEE RESPONSIBILITIES

Under the Charities Act 2011,the trustees are required to prepare a statement of accounts for each accounting year which gives a true and fair view of the state of the church. They are required to:

  1. Select suitable accounting policies and apply them consistently.

  2. Make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent.

  3. State whether the applicable accounting standards have been followed.

  4. Prepare financial statements on an ongoing basis.

They are responsible for keeping proper records which disclose with reasonable accuracy the finances of the church at any time and to ensure that such accounts comply with the Charities Act 2011.They also have a responsibility to safeguard the assets of the church and to take reasonable steps to detect fraud or other irregularities.

Approved by the Trustees on 7[th] May 2025 and signed on their behalf by:


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Independent Examiner’s Report To the Trustees CALVARY EVANGELISTIC MINISTRY BIRMINGHAM LTD

I report on the accounts of the church for the year ended 31[st ] August 2025 set out on the following pages which have been prepared on the basis of the accounting policies shown in the corresponding pages.

Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner

The trustees of the church are responsible for the preparation of accounts: they consider that the audit requirement under section 144(2) of the Charities Act 2011 (the 2011 Act),does not apply. 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 Commissioners. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the church 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 I do not express an audit opinion on the view given by the accounts.

Independent examiner’s statement

In the course of my examination, no matter has come to my attention;

Chuks Ajuka BSc(Man), FICB PMDip FRESH FIRE ORGANISATION Generator Business Centre 95 Miles road Mitcham Surrey CR4 3FH

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CALVARY EVANGELISTIC MINISTRY BIRMINGHAM LTD

Statement of Financial Activities for the year ended 31st AUGUST 2025

Unrestricted
Total Funds
Funds
2025
2024
Incoming Resources from
Note
£
£
£
generated funds
Donations and Legacies
2
59998
59998
61768
Investment income
3
0
0
0
_
___
___
_

59998
59998
61768
Other Income
11139
11139
0
_____
_
Total Incoming
71137
71137
61768
Resources
_____
_
Resources Expended
Charitable activities in furtherance of objectives
Charitable Activities
5
58,285
58,285
47050
Other
4
5742
5742
1299
_____
Total Resources
64,027
64,027
48349
Expended
_____

Net movement in funds
7,110
7,110
13419
Reconciliation of Funds
Total Funds brought forward
24356
24356
10937
Total Funds carried forward
31,466
31,466
24356
Unrestricted
Total Funds
Funds
2025
2024
£
£
£
59998
59998
61768
0
0
0



Unrestricted
Total Funds
Funds
2025
2024
£
£
£
59998
59998
61768
0
0
0



___
___
___
59998
59998
11139
11139
___
61768
0
_________
71137
71137
___
61768
___
47050
1299
_________
64,027
64,027
___
48349
_________
7,110
7,110
24356
24356
31,466
31,466
___
13419
10937
24356

The above funds are all classed as to purpose All movements of funds and all recognised gains and losses are included above.

The notes on the accounts form part of these accounts.

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CALVARY EVANGELISTIC MINISTRY BIRMINGHAM LTD Balance Sheet as at 31st August 2025

Note
2025
Fixed Assets
£
Tangible fixed assets
5
14813
_
14813
_

Current Assets
Cash at bank and
23960
in hand
Debtors & prepayments
83
24043
Creditors:amounts falling due within one year
Creditors & accruals
8
7390
_
Net Current Assets
16653
_

Net Assets
31466
Unrestricted Funds
General Fund
31466
_
TOTAL FUNDS
31466
_
2024
£
10024
__
10024
___
14722
0
14722
390
_
14332
_

24356
24356
_
24356
_

(a) For the year ended 31[st] August 2025 Calvary Evangelistic Ministy Biringham Ltd was entitled to exemption from audit under section 477 of the Companies Act relating to small companies.

Directors' responsibilities:

The members have not required the company to obtain an audit of its accounts for the year in question in accordance with section 476,

The Directors acknowledge their responsibilities for complying with the requirements

of the Act with respect to accounting 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.

Approved by board of directors on 7th May 2025

And signed on their behalf by Johnathan Lartey

(Director)

Signature:________

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CALVARY EVANGELISTIC MINISTRY BIRMINGHAM LTD (A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE) NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31[ST] AUGUST 2025

1) Accounting Policies

1.1 Basis of Accounting

These accounts have been prepared under the historic cost convention with items Recognised at cost or transaction values otherwise stated in the relevant note(s) to These accounts. The accounts 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 (FRS102) issued on 16 July 2014. 1.2 Going Concern: The accounts are prepared on a going concern basis.

1.3 The accounts present a true and fair view and no change have been made to the accounting policies adopted.

1.4 No changes to the accounting estimates have occurred in the reporting period

1.5 No material prior year error have been identified in the reporting period.

Recognition of Income

These are included in the Statement of Financial Activities (SOFA) when:

Grants and Donations

Grants and Donations are only included in the SOFA when the general income recognition criteria are met (5.10 to 512 FRS102 SORP)

.

Tax reclaim on donations and gifts

Gift Aid receivable is included in the income when there is a valid declaration from the donor. Any gift aid amount recovered on a donation is considered to be part of that gift and is treated in addition to the same fund as the initial donation unless the donor or the terms of the appeal have specified otherwise.

EXPENDITURE AND LIABILITIES

Liability Recognition

Liabilities are recognised where it is more likely than not that there is a legal or constructive obligation committing the charity to pay out resources and the amount of the obligation can be measured with reasonable certainty.

Grants and Support Costs

Support costs have been allocated between the governance costs and other support. Governance costs comprise all costs involving public accountability of the charity and its compliance with regulation and good practice.

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CALVARY EVANGELISTIC MINISTRY BIRMINGHAM LTD NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31[ST] AUGUST 2025

Creditors

The charity has creditors which are measured at settlement amounts less any trade discounts.

ASSETS

Tangible Fixed Assets for use by the charity

They are capitalised if they can be used for more than one year. They are valued at cost. The depreciation is calculated at 20% reducing balance method.

Debtors

Debtors are measured on initial recognition at settlement amount. Subsequently they are measured at cash.

.

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CALVARY EVANGELISTIC MINISTRY BIRMINGHAM LTD

Notes to the accounts for year ended 31st August 2025

Voluntary Income

Unrestricted
Total fundsTotal funds
Funds
2025
2024
Church collections
£
£
£
Donations
59998
59998
61768
_____
Total
59998
59998
61768
_____

Investment income
Unrestricted
Total fundsTotal funds
Funds £
2025/£
2024/£
Bank Interest
0
0
0
Other
Amount 2025/£
2024 /£
Accounting services
1537
1299 Supporting missions
Charity donation
4000
0 Helping meet needs
Sundry
205
_
_

5742
1299
Tangible Fixed Assets
Van
Instrument Equipment Fix & Fitt
Total
Cost
£
£
£
£
At 01/09/2024
5850
824
15469
3165
25308
Additions
0
7803
580
109
8492
At 31/08/2025
5850
8627
16049
3274
33800
Depreciation
At 01/09/2024
3800
540
8610
2334
15284
charge for the year
410
1617
1488
188
3703
At 31/08/2025
4210
2157
10098
2522
18987
Net Book Value at 31/08/2025
1640
6470
5951
752
14813
Net Book Value at 01/09/2024
2050
284
6859
831
10024
Unrestricted
Total fundsTotal funds
Funds
2025
2024
Church collections
£
£
£
Donations
59998
59998
61768
_____
Total
59998
59998
61768
_____

Investment income
Unrestricted
Total fundsTotal funds
Funds £
2025/£
2024/£
Bank Interest
0
0
0
Other
Amount 2025/£
2024 /£
Accounting services
1537
1299 Supporting missions
Charity donation
4000
0 Helping meet needs
Sundry
205
_
_

5742
1299
Tangible Fixed Assets
Van
Instrument Equipment Fix & Fitt
Total
Cost
£
£
£
£
At 01/09/2024
5850
824
15469
3165
25308
Additions
0
7803
580
109
8492
At 31/08/2025
5850
8627
16049
3274
33800
Depreciation
At 01/09/2024
3800
540
8610
2334
15284
charge for the year
410
1617
1488
188
3703
At 31/08/2025
4210
2157
10098
2522
18987
Net Book Value at 31/08/2025
1640
6470
5951
752
14813
Net Book Value at 01/09/2024
2050
284
6859
831
10024
Unrestricted
Total fundsTotal funds
Funds
2025
2024
Church collections
£
£
£
Donations
59998
59998
61768
_____
Total
59998
59998
61768
_____

Investment income
Unrestricted
Total fundsTotal funds
Funds £
2025/£
2024/£
Bank Interest
0
0
0
Other
Amount 2025/£
2024 /£
Accounting services
1537
1299 Supporting missions
Charity donation
4000
0 Helping meet needs
Sundry
205
_
_

5742
1299
Tangible Fixed Assets
Van
Instrument Equipment Fix & Fitt
Total
Cost
£
£
£
£
At 01/09/2024
5850
824
15469
3165
25308
Additions
0
7803
580
109
8492
At 31/08/2025
5850
8627
16049
3274
33800
Depreciation
At 01/09/2024
3800
540
8610
2334
15284
charge for the year
410
1617
1488
188
3703
At 31/08/2025
4210
2157
10098
2522
18987
Net Book Value at 31/08/2025
1640
6470
5951
752
14813
Net Book Value at 01/09/2024
2050
284
6859
831
10024
5850
8627
3800
540
410
1617
16049
3274
33800
8610
2334
15284
1488
188
3703
4210
2157
1640
6470
2050
284
10098
2522
18987
5951
752
14813
6859
831
10024

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CALVARY EVANGELISTIC MINISTRY BIRMINGHAM LTD Notes to the accounts for year ended 31st August 2025

**6 ** Cost of Activities in furtherance of Charity's Objectives furtherance of Charity's Objectives
2025/£ 2024/£
Rent of building 26400 22900
Speaker expenses 600 450
Church events 12250 9000
Transport 1067 1532
Church supplies 615 228
Refreshments 405 114
Repairs 4710 0
Vehicle expenses 0 660
Depreciation 3703 2504
Subscriptions 82 35
Insurance 0 1544
Media services 492 1836
Printing 152 0
Music services 320 0
Light & heat 3724 4926
Rates 1500 880
Telephone & Internet 0 441
Hotel 2265
Total 58285 47050

8 Staff Costs

2025/£ 2024/£
Salaries 0 0
Tax/NIC 0 0
Total 0 0

No employee earned more than £10,000 p.a. There were no employees during the year. No trustee received any emoluments during the financial year. 9 Creditors: amounts falling due within one year

Creditors
Total
£
£
2025
2024
390
390
7000
0
7390
390

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