REGISTERED COMPANY NUMBER: CE018144 & SCO51483 (England and Wales) REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER: 1184325
IGLESIA NI CRISTO (CHURCH OF CHRIST) REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES AND AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
Albury Associates Limited Chartered Accountants & Statutory Auditor 2nd Floor, One Hobbs House, Harrovian Business Village Bessborough Road Harrow Middlesex HA1 3EX
IGLESIA NI CRISTO (CHURCH OF CHRIST)
CONTENTS OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
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| Report of the Trustees | 1 | to | 5 |
| Report of the Independent Auditors | 6 | to | 9 |
| Statement of Financial Activities | 10 | ||
| Statement of Financial Position | 11 | ||
| Statement of Cash Flows | 12 | ||
| Notes to the Statement of Cash Flows | 13 | ||
| Notes to the Financial Statements | 14 | to | 20 |
IGLESIA NI CRISTO (CHURCH OF CHRIST) (REGISTERED NUMBER: CE018144 & SCO51483)
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
The trustees who are also directors of the charity for the purposes of the Companies Act 2006, present their report with the financial statements of the charity for the year ended 31 December 2024. The trustees have adopted the provisions of Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effective 1 January 2019).
OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES
Objectives and aims
The objectives of the Iglesia Ni Cristo (Church Of Christ) reflect its purposes as a Charitable Incorporated Organisation. Its mission is the advancement of religion through the proclamation of the Christian faith and its teachings as set out in the Bible and the Holy Scriptures; the establishment and support of local congregations, group worship services and extensions throughout the United Kingdom, in compliance with the laws of England and Wales.
In pursuit of these aims, the Iglesia Ni Cristo (Church Of Christ) provides and maintains locations for congregations to facilitate regular worship services, internal training and educational seminars, counselling, and other charitable and volunteer activities for the benefit of both members and the wider community. During the year ended 31 December 2024, one additional local congregation was established:
Reading 27 December 2024
The CIO remains committed to establishing additional locations and local congregations across the United Kingdom for the official use of its members. In furtherance of its charitable objectives, the CIO organises a range of events and activities designed to strengthen and advance the spiritual lives of its members. These include regular worship services, prayer meetings, visiting brethren through pastoral visitations, Bible studies, evangelical missions, and the distribution of religious publications.
The CIO also recognises its wider responsibility to address social and humanitarian needs. It actively engages in ongoing initiatives within local communities in the UK and abroad, and is determined to expand its involvement in charitable works while growing its mission and outreach.
To support these objectives, the CIO has adopted and implemented appropriate policies, none of which were amended during the reporting period.
In addition, the CIO makes grants to other Iglesia Ni Cristo (Church Of Christ) congregations worldwide, subject to prior assessment by the trustees. Each project is reviewed to ensure compliance with the CIO's constitution and with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011.
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IGLESIA NI CRISTO (CHURCH OF CHRIST) (REGISTERED NUMBER: CE018144 & SCO51483)
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
STRATEGIC REPORT Achievements and performance Charitable activities
The CIO has continued to make significant progress in fulfilling its charitable aims and objectives through the propagation of the gospel, the acquisition of property, and the strengthening of moral and spiritual values among its members.
The Iglesia Ni Cristo (Church Of Christ) plays an important role in supporting the moral and spiritual development of its members, which in turn benefits their families and the wider communities in which they live. This impact arises from the values upheld by the Church, which encourage individuals to live honourable, law-abiding, and God-fearing lives.
The property in Glasgow, Scotland, which was acquired on April 25, 2019, is still being renovated by the CIO in preparation for its eventual use as a place of worship by the respective congregation.
Pursuant to its charitable objectives, the CIO maintained a programme of activities intended to advance the Christian faith, nurture the spiritual development of its members, and share the beliefs and teachings the teachings of the Iglesia Ni Cristo (Church of Christ). Activities undertaken during the year include:
| Event | Date |
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| Introduction To British Sign Language (London) | 05 January 2024 |
| Teachers Appreciation Card Making Workshop (North Shields) | 07 January 2024 |
| Dance and Vocal Arrangement Workshop (Birmingham) | 27 January 2024 |
| Makeup and Photography Masterclass (Southampton) | 24 February 2024 |
| Beginners Guide to Music Theory (Eastbourne) | 24 February 2024 |
| Cooking Demo (Cardiff) | 16 March 2024 |
| Band Together - Regional Level (Various Locations) | 31 March 2024 |
| Acting and Film Workshops (Wimbledon) | 12 April 2024 |
| Zoo Visit (Glasgow) | 12 May 2024 |
| Badminton Activity (Peterborough) | 15 June 2024 |
| INC 110th Anniversary Concert (Leeds) | 28 July 2024 |
| Sports Clinic: Martial Arts and Self Defence (London) | 02 August 2024 |
| Flower Gardening Workshop (Romford) | 03 August 2024 |
| Cycling Fitness Session (Battersea, London) | 14 September 2024 |
| Nature Walk (Swindon) | 15 September 2024 |
| Bowling Activity (North London) | 31 October 2024 |
| A Holistic Understanding Of ADHD Seminar (Online - Various Locations) | 22 November 2024 |
| Unity Games Track / Family Fun Run (Romford) | 24 November 2024 |
| E-Sports (Guildford) | 26 December 2024 |
In furtherance of its charitable objectives, the CIO promotes social and cultural development by encouraging members to participate in sports, music, and the arts. The Church also organises conferences and seminars across the United Kingdom to foster leadership, skills development, and personal growth.
These activities strengthen fellowship among members and reaffirm their faith in a supportive environment. Non-members are invited to participate, providing opportunities to engage with the Christian teachings and values upheld by the Iglesia Ni Cristo (Church Of Christ).
Furthermore, the leadership members in the Iglesia Ni Cristo (Church Of Christ) provide ongoing guidance on compassion and consideration for others. The organisation conducts outreach initiatives to assist those affected by poverty, natural disasters, and other hardships, irrespective of religious belief, in accordance with Biblical teachings on love and service.
The CIO supports the International Care for Humanity programme of Iglesia Ni Cristo (Church Of Christ) Central Administration and other charitable initiatives, including Care For Humanity and INC Giving activities, which allow members and local communities to contribute to humanitarian and community development efforts. The year's activities included the following:
Event
Date
INC Giving 2024 Launching and Special Gathering (Various Locations) INC Giving Project: Food Donation (Edinburgh and Glasgow)
07 January 2024 20 January 2024
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IGLESIA NI CRISTO (CHURCH OF CHRIST) (REGISTERED NUMBER: CE018144 & SCO51483)
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
| INC Giving Project: Winter Clothes and Essentials Donation (Romford and Southend) | 24 February 2024 |
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| INC Giving Project: Transport for London (TfL) Appreciation (Stratford, London) | 24 February 2024 |
| INC Giving Project: Carers Appreciation (Cardiff) | 25 February 2024 |
| INC Giving Project: Care for the Elderly Community (Romford and Southend) | 24 March 2024 |
| INC Giving Project: Toy and Book Donation (Stratford, London) | 29 March 2024 |
| INC Giving Project: Health Check (Exeter, Taunton and Plymouth) | 13 April 2024 |
| INC Giving Project: Health Check (Flintshire) | 18 May 2024 |
| INC Giving Project: Fire Department Appreciation (Hertfordshire) | 01 June 2024 |
| INC Giving Project: Singing For A Cause (North Shields) | 23 June 2024 |
| INC Giving Project: Care Home Appreciation (Manchester) | 07 July 2024 |
| INC Giving Project: Coastal Clean-Up Drive (Eastbourne) | 17 July 2024 |
| INC Giving Project: Health Check (Southampton) | 17 August 2024 |
| INC Giving Project: School Crossing Officer Appreciation (Portsmouth) | 08 September 2024 |
| INC Giving Project: Healthcare Workers Appreciation (Salisbury) | 27 October 2024 |
| INC Giving Project: Health Check (North London) | 28 December 2024 |
Financial review
Financial position
The Statement of Financial Activities show net income for the year of £2,812,861. The total reserves at the year end amounts to £25,458,684.
Financial Review
After reviewing the CIO's financial position at the end of the reporting period, the Trustees are satisfied with the financial position at the Balance Sheet date.
The policy of the CIO remains that unrestricted funds not designated for a specific use should be maintained at a level equivalent to between three and six months expenditures. The Trustees foresee that this level of reserved amounts will ensure that the CIO will be able to continue the current activities should there be a significant drop in funding. During this allotted time, the Trustees will then promote ways in which additional funds may be raised. This group has successfully maintained this goal of reserves throughout the year.
There are no uncertainties about the CIO's ability to continue. The Trustees also maintain that there are no funds or subsidiary undertakings that are materially in deficit.
STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT Structure, Governance and Management
The CIO was established as a Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO) on 8 July 2019.
The Chairman of the Board of Trustees appoints the Trustees when a vacancy would arise. Their induction includes the following: meeting the office staff; being briefed on procedures; updates being issued by concerned government agencies affecting their roles; and addressing any training needs they may have.
The Trustees manage the CIO together and ensure that the expenditures of all funds received are in accordance with the trust deed.
This CIO is part of a wider network, also called Iglesia Ni Cristo (Church Of Christ), an international Christian denomination religion originating in the Philippines and is currently located around the world.
The Trustees are responsible for the management of risks that the CIO would face. The Trustees have undertaken a full risk assessment of the organization and have introduced various key controls. The trustees also review these controls regularly. The Trustees have assessed the major risks to which the CIO is exposed, and are satisfied that systems are in place to mitigate exposure to the major risks.
One of the key risks for the CIO is the impact of a negative event on the CIO's reputation. The Trustees are satisfied that a policy and action plan has been put in place to ensure adequate control of this risk.
Risk management
The CIO acknowledge that the Trustees have a duty to identify and review the risks to which it is exposed and to ensure appropriate controls are in place to provide reasonable assurance against fraud, error and other irregularities.
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IGLESIA NI CRISTO (CHURCH OF CHRIST) (REGISTERED NUMBER: CE018144 & SCO51483)
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS Registered Company number
CE018144 & SCO51483 (England and Wales)
Registered Charity number
1184325
Registered office
79 Staines Road West Sunbury on Thames Surrey TW16 7AH
Trustees
| Name | Position | Date Appointed |
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| Mr Eduardo V Manalo | Executive Minister | 21 February 2018 |
| Mr Angelo Erano Ventura Manalo | CFO Coordinator | 01 September 2021 |
| Mr Glicerio P Santos IV | General Auditor | 13 May 2021 |
| Mr Ernesto V Suratos | General Treasurer | 21 February 2018 |
| Mr Bienvenido C Santiago Sr | General Evangelist | 21 February 2018 |
| Mrs Dorothy Kristine M Orosa | Corporate Secretary | 21 February 2018 |
| Mr Voltaire Arsenio Arceta Tamisin | Trustee | 01 September 2021 |
| Mr Philip Norman Velasquez | Trustee | 07 February 2018 |
| Mr Vernon Jesus Cunanan | Trustee | 07 February 2018 |
| Mr Gerry Sison | Trustee | 07 February 2018 |
| Mr Pepito Yangzon Acuesta | Trustee | 18 December 2024 |
| Mr Romeo Anthony Yee Pena | Trustee | 18 December 2024 |
| Mr Harley Carlos Alcantara | Trustee | 18 December 2024 |
Auditors
Albury Associates Limited Chartered Accountants & Statutory Auditor 2nd Floor, One Hobbs House, Harrovian Business Village Bessborough Road Harrow Middlesex HA1 3EX
Bankers
National Westminster Bank 67 High Street Twickenham Staines-upon-Thames Staines TW18 4PU
Barclays Bank 7-11 St John's Hill London SW11 1TR
TRUSTEES' RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT
The trustees (who are also the directors of Iglesia Ni Cristo (Church of Christ) for the purposes of company law) are responsible for preparing the Report of the Trustees and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice).
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IGLESIA NI CRISTO (CHURCH OF CHRIST)
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
TRUSTEES' RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT - continued
Company law requires the trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial year which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charitable company and of the incoming resources and application of resources, including the income and expenditure, of the charitable company for that period. In preparing those financial statements, the trustees are required to
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select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently;
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observe the methods and principles in the Charity SORP;
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make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent;
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state whether applicable accounting standards have been followed, subject to any material departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements;
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prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the charitable company will continue in business.
The trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records which disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charitable company and to enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Companies Act 2006. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charitable company and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.
In so far as the trustees are aware:
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there is no relevant audit information of which the charitable company's auditors are unaware; and
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the trustees have taken all steps that they ought to have taken to make themselves aware of any relevant audit information and to establish that the auditors are aware of that information.
AUDITORS
The auditors, Albury Associates Limited, will be proposed for re-appointment at the forthcoming Annual General Meeting.
Report of the trustees, incorporating a strategic report, approved by order of the board of trustees, as the company directors, on 29 September 2025 and signed on the board's behalf by:
G Sison - Trustee
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REPORT OF THE INDEPENDENT AUDITORS TO THE MEMBERS OF IGLESIA NI CRISTO (CHURCH OF CHRIST)
Opinion
We have audited the financial statements of Iglesia Ni Cristo (Church of Christ) (the 'charitable company') for the year ended 31 December 2024 which comprise the Statement of Financial Activities, the Statement of Financial Position, the Statement of Cash Flows and notes to the financial statements, including a summary of significant accounting policies. The financial reporting framework that has been applied in their preparation is applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice).
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In our opinion the financial statements:
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give a true and fair view of the state of the charitable company's affairs as at 31 December 2024 and of its incoming resources and application of resources, including its income and expenditure, for the year then ended;
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have been properly prepared in accordance with United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice; and
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have been prepared in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006.
Basis for opinion
We conducted our audit in accordance with International Standards on Auditing (UK) (ISAs (UK)) and applicable law. Our responsibilities under those standards are further described in the Auditors' responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements section of our report. We are independent of the charitable company in accordance with the ethical requirements that are relevant to our audit of the financial statements in the UK, including the FRC's Ethical Standard, and we have fulfilled our other ethical responsibilities in accordance with these requirements. We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion.
Conclusions relating to going concern
In auditing the financial statements, we have concluded that the trustees' use of the going concern basis of accounting in the preparation of the financial statements is appropriate.
Based on the work we have performed, we have not identified any material uncertainties relating to events or conditions that, individually or collectively, may cast significant doubt on the charitable company's ability to continue as a going concern for a period of at least twelve months from when the financial statements are authorised for issue.
Our responsibilities and the responsibilities of the trustees with respect to going concern are described in the relevant sections of this report.
Other information
The trustees are responsible for the other information. The other information comprises the information included in the Annual Report, other than the financial statements and our Report of the Independent Auditors thereon.
Our opinion on the financial statements does not cover the other information and, except to the extent otherwise explicitly stated in our report, we do not express any form of assurance conclusion thereon.
In connection with our audit of the financial statements, our responsibility is to read the other information and, in doing so, consider whether the other information is materially inconsistent with the financial statements or our knowledge obtained in the audit or otherwise appears to be materially misstated. If we identify such material inconsistencies or apparent material misstatements, we are required to determine whether this gives rise to a material misstatement in the financial statements themselves. If, based on the work we have performed, we conclude that there is a material misstatement of this other information, we are required to report that fact. We have nothing to report in this regard.
Opinions on other matters prescribed by the Companies Act 2006
In our opinion, based on the work undertaken in the course of the audit:
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the information given in the Report of the Trustees for the financial year for which the financial statements are prepared is consistent with the financial statements; and
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the Report of the Trustees has been prepared in accordance with applicable legal requirements.
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REPORT OF THE INDEPENDENT AUDITORS TO THE MEMBERS OF IGLESIA NI CRISTO (CHURCH OF CHRIST)
Matters on which we are required to report by exception
In the light of the knowledge and understanding of the charitable company and its environment obtained in the course of the audit, we have not identified material misstatements in the Report of the Trustees.
We have nothing to report in respect of the following matters where the Companies Act 2006 requires us to report to you if, in our opinion:
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adequate accounting records have not been kept or returns adequate for our audit have not been received from branches not visited by us; or
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the financial statements are not in agreement with the accounting records and returns; or
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certain disclosures of trustees' remuneration specified by law are not made; or
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we have not received all the information and explanations we require for our audit.
Responsibilities of trustees
As explained more fully in the Trustees' Responsibilities Statement, the trustees (who are also the directors of the charitable company for the purposes of company law) are responsible for the preparation of the financial statements and for being satisfied that they give a true and fair view, and for such internal control as the trustees determine is necessary to enable the preparation of financial statements that are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error.
In preparing the financial statements, the trustees are responsible for assessing the charitable company's ability to continue as a going concern, disclosing, as applicable, matters related to going concern and using the going concern basis of accounting unless the trustees either intend to liquidate the charitable company or to cease operations, or have no realistic alternative but to do so.
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REPORT OF THE INDEPENDENT AUDITORS TO THE MEMBERS OF IGLESIA NI CRISTO (CHURCH OF CHRIST)
Our responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements
Our objectives are to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements as a whole are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error, and to issue a Report of the Independent Auditors that includes our opinion. Reasonable assurance is a high level of assurance, but is not a guarantee that an audit conducted in accordance with ISAs (UK) will always detect a material misstatement when it exists. Misstatements can arise from fraud or error and are considered material if, individually or in the aggregate, they could reasonably be expected to influence the economic decisions of users taken on the basis of these financial statements.
The extent to which our procedures are capable of detecting irregularities, including fraud is detailed below:
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Identified applicable laws and regulations through discussions with management, commercial knowledge, and sector experience. Obtained an understanding of the legal and regulatory frameworks, including Charities Act 2011, Charity SORP,
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- Assessed compliance by making inquiries, inspecting correspondence, and maintaining vigilance for non-compliance.
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- Communicated identified laws and regulations within the audit team and remained alert to instances of non-compliance.
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- Assessed the susceptibility of financial statements to material misstatement, including fraud, by inquiring about fraud susceptibility, knowledge of actual/suspected/alleged fraud, and evaluating internal controls.
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- Addressed the risk of fraud and management bias through analytical procedures, testing journal entries, assessing accounting estimates for potential bias, and investigating significant/unusual transactions.
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- Designed procedures to address the risk of irregularities and non-compliance, including verifying financial statement disclosures, reading governance meeting minutes, inquiring about litigation/claims, and reviewing correspondence with relevant authorities.
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- Inquired about known instances or suspicions of non-compliance with laws and regulations.
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- Recognised limitations in detecting non-compliance unrelated to financial statements and higher risk in detecting fraud due to deliberate concealment or collusion.
There are inherent limitations in our audit procedures described above. The more removed that laws and regulations are from financial transactions, the less likely it is that we would become aware of non-compliance. Auditing standards also limit the audit procedures required to identify non-compliance with laws and regulations to enquiry of the directors and other management and the inspection of regulatory and legal correspondence, if any.
Material misstatements that arise due to fraud can be harder to detect than those that arise from error as they may involve deliberate concealment or collusion.
A further description of our responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements is located on the Financial Reporting Council's website at www.frc.org.uk/auditorsresponsibilities. This description forms part of our Report of the Independent Auditors.
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IGLESIA NI CRISTO (CHURCH OF CHRIST)
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
| Notes INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM Donations and legacies 2 Investment income 3 Other income Total EXPENDITURE ON Charitable activities 4 Property Rentals and Hire Management and Administration Building Services and Utilities Donations to related charities Depreciation Other Total NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE) RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS Total funds brought forward TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD |
2024 Unrestricted Restricted Total fund funds funds £ £ £ 6,432,702 717,272 7,149,974 24,537 - 24,537 - 32,128 32,128 6,457,239 749,400 7,206,639 956,590 68,720 1,025,310 2,078,100 14,511 2,092,611 62,444 188 62,632 335,056 815,029 1,150,085 37,630 25,509 63,139 325,061 (325,061) - 3,794,881 598,896 4,393,777 2,662,358 150,504 2,812,862 3,321,188 19,324,635 22,645,823 5,983,546 19,475,139 25,458,685 |
2023 Total funds £ 5,902,212 6,867 - |
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| 5,909,079 | ||
| 982,639 2,550,737 96,186 2,240,176 50,609 - |
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| 5,920,347 | ||
| (11,268) 22,657,091 |
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| 22,645,823 |
The notes form part of these financial statements
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IGLESIA NI CRISTO (CHURCH OF CHRIST)
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION 31 DECEMBER 2024
| Notes FIXED ASSETS Tangible assets 11 CURRENT ASSETS Debtors 12 Cash at bank and in hand CREDITORS Amounts falling due within one year 13 NET CURRENT ASSETS TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES NET ASSETS FUNDS 14 Unrestricted funds: Central Fund Restricted funds: Local fund District Fund Properties TOTAL FUNDS |
Unrestricted fund £ 180,125 28,746 5,868,125 5,896,871 (93,450) 5,803,421 5,983,546 5,983,546 |
Restricted funds £ 19,369,661 - 105,478 105,478 - 105,478 19,475,139 19,475,139 |
2024 Total funds £ 19,549,786 28,746 5,973,603 6,002,349 (93,450) 5,908,899 25,458,685 25,458,685 5,983,546 27,743 152,643 19,294,753 19,475,139 25,458,685 |
2023 Total funds £ 19,156,392 34,605 3,541,385 3,575,990 (86,559) 3,489,431 22,645,823 22,645,823 3,321,188 209,801 145,142 18,969,692 19,324,635 22,645,823 |
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The financial statements were approved by the Board of Trustees and authorised for issue on 29 September 2025 and were signed on its behalf by:
G Sis on - Trust ee
The notes form part of these financial statements
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IGLESIA NI CRISTO (CHURCH OF CHRIST)
STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
| Notes Cash flows from operating activities Cash generated from operations 1 Net cash provided by operating activities Cash flows from investing activities Purchase of tangible fixed assets Sale of tangible fixed assets Interest received Net cash used in investing activities Change in cash and cash equivalents in the reporting period Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the reporting period Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the reporting period |
2024 £ 2,832,086 2,832,086 (456,533) 32,128 24,537 (399,868) 2,432,218 3,541,385 5,973,603 |
2023 £ 67,992 67,992 (651,645) - 6,867 (644,778) (576,786) 4,118,171 3,541,385 |
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The notes form part of these financial statements
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IGLESIA NI CRISTO (CHURCH OF CHRIST)
NOTES TO THE STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
| 1. | RECONCILIATION OF NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE) TO NET CASH FLOW | RECONCILIATION OF NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE) TO NET CASH FLOW | FROM OPERATING | ACTIVITIES |
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| 2024 | 2023 | |||
| £ | £ | |||
| Net income/(expenditure) for the reporting period (as per the Statement | ||||
| of Financial Activities) | 2,812,862 | (11,268) | ||
| Adjustments for: | ||||
| Depreciation charges | 63,139 | 50,609 | ||
| Profit on disposal of fixed assets | (32,128) | - | ||
| Interest received | (24,537) | (6,867) | ||
| Decrease in debtors | 5,859 | 13,429 | ||
| Increase in creditors | 6,891 | 22,089 | ||
| Net cash provided by operations | 2,832,086 | 67,992 | ||
| 2. | ANALYSIS OF CHANGES IN NET FUNDS | |||
| At 1/1/24 | Cash flow | At 31/12/24 | ||
| £ | £ | £ | ||
| Net cash | ||||
| Cash at bank and in hand | 3,541,385 | 2,432,218 | 5,973,603 | |
| 3,541,385 | 2,432,218 | 5,973,603 | ||
| Total | 3,541,385 | 2,432,218 | 5,973,603 |
The notes form part of these financial statements
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IGLESIA NI CRISTO (CHURCH OF CHRIST)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Basis of preparing the financial statements
The financial statements of the charitable company, which is a public benefit entity under FRS 102, have been prepared in accordance with the Charities SORP (FRS 102) 'Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effective 1 January 2019)', Financial Reporting Standard 102 'The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland' and the Companies Act 2006. The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention.
Income
All income is recognised in the Statement of Financial Activities once the charity has entitlement to the funds, it is probable that the income will be received and the amount can be measured reliably.
Expenditure
Liabilities are recognised as expenditure as soon as there is a legal or constructive obligation committing the charity to that expenditure, it is probable that a transfer of economic benefits will be required in settlement and the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably. Expenditure is accounted for on an accruals basis and has been classified under headings that aggregate all cost related to the category. Where costs cannot be directly attributed to particular headings they have been allocated to activities on a basis consistent with the use of resources.
Grants offered subject to conditions which have not been met at the year end date are noted as a commitment but not accrued as expenditure.
Tangible fixed assets
Depreciation is provided at the following annual rates in order to write off each asset over its estimated useful life.
Freehold property - no depreciation policy Fixtures and fittings - Straight line over 10 years Motor vehicles - Straight line over 5 years
Depreciation is not provided in respect of freehold properties as the Trustees believe that the present market value is not less than the cost stated in the accounts. The Charity also follows a regular programme of maintaining the properties in a good state by way of incurring expenditure on repairs and maintenance.
Taxation
The charity is exempt from corporation tax on its charitable activities.
Fund accounting
Unrestricted funds can be used in accordance with the charitable objectives at the discretion of the trustees.
Restricted funds can only be used for particular restricted purposes within the objects of the charity. Restrictions arise when specified by the donor or when funds are raised for particular restricted purposes.
Further explanation of the nature and purpose of each fund is included in the notes to the financial statements.
Hire purchase and leasing commitments
Rentals paid under operating leases are charged to the Statement of Financial Activities on a straight line basis over the period of the lease.
Pension costs and other post-retirement benefits
The charitable company operates a defined contribution pension scheme. Contributions payable to the charitable company's pension scheme are charged to the Statement of Financial Activities in the period to which they relate.
Restricted funds
Building renovation and purchases
These restricted funds are received from other related charities and Donors. The funds are restricted to the purchase and renovation of properties, mainly to be used for worship services, training and seminars, counselling and other charitable activities for both members and non-members.
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1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES - continued
Restricted funds
Motor Vehicles
These restricted funds are based on unrestricted donations received that have been earmarked for the purchase of motor vehicles. On the acquisition of motor vehicles, an equivalent amount of the cost of the vehicles is transferred from unrestricted funds to restricted funds as this enables the charitable entity to protect the motor vehicles acquired as restricted assets.
Local funds
These restricted funds are received in the form of cash and direct banking donations from the local congregations. The funds are created for local expenditure only. A Local is defined as an individual congregation.
District funds
These restricted funds are received in the form of cash and direct banking donations from the local congregations. The funds are created for district and local expenditure only. The district is defined as the United Kingdom.
2. DONATIONS AND LEGACIES
| Donations 3. INVESTMENT INCOME Deposit account interest 4. CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES COSTS Property Rentals and Hire Management and Administration Building Services and Utilities Donations to related charities Depreciation |
Direct Costs £ 1,025,310 1,861,761 62,632 - - 2,949,703 |
Grant funding of activities (see note 5) £ - - - 1,150,085 - 1,150,085 |
2024 £ 7,149,974 2024 £ 24,537 Support costs (see note 6) £ - 230,850 - - 63,139 293,989 |
2023 £ 5,902,212 |
2023 £ 5,902,212 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 £ 6,867 Totals £ 1,025,310 2,092,611 62,632 1,150,085 63,139 |
2023 £ 6,867 |
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| 4,393,777 |
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5. GRANTS PAYABLE
| Donations to related charities The total grants paid to institutions during the year was as follows: Donations to related charities SUPPORT COSTS Management £ Management and Administration - Depreciation 63,139 63,139 |
Finance £ 40,025 - 40,025 |
2024 £ 1,150,085 2024 £ 1,150,085 Governance costs £ 190,825 - 190,825 |
2023 £ 2,240,176 |
2023 £ 2,240,176 |
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| 2023 £ 2,240,176 |
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| Totals £ 230,850 63,139 |
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| 293,989 |
6. SUPPORT COSTS
7. NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE)
Net income/(expenditure) is stated after charging/(crediting):
| 2024 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|
| £ | £ | |
| Auditors' remuneration | 65,000 | 56,000 |
| Auditors' remuneration for non audit work | 7,500 | 6,000 |
| Depreciation - owned assets | 63,139 | 50,609 |
| Other operating leases | 785,608 | 603,321 |
| Surplus on disposal of fixed assets | (32,128) | - |
8. TRUSTEES' REMUNERATION AND BENEFITS
There were no trustees' remuneration or other benefits for the year ended 31 December 2024 nor for the year ended 31 December 2023.
Trustees' expenses
There were no trustees' expenses paid for the year ended 31 December 2024 nor for the year ended 31 December 2023.
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| 9. STAFF COSTS Wages and salaries Social security costs Other pension costs The average monthly number of employees during the year was as follows: Ministers Administrative No employees received emoluments in excess of £60,000. 10. COMPARATIVES FOR THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES Unrestricted fund £ INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM Donations and legacies 5,142,385 Investment income 6,867 Total 5,149,252 EXPENDITURE ON Charitable activities Property Rentals and Hire 814,277 Management and Administration 2,393,508 Building Services and Utilities 49,600 Donations to related charities 2,240,176 Depreciation 30,383 Other 50,210 Total 5,578,154 NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE) (428,902) RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS Total funds brought forward 3,750,091 TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD 3,321,189 |
2024 £ 1,214,173 88,658 23,844 1,326,675 2024 50 20 70 Restricted funds £ 759,827 - 759,827 168,362 157,229 46,586 - 20,226 (50,210) 342,193 417,634 18,907,000 19,324,634 |
2023 £ 1,189,993 85,649 23,339 1,298,981 2023 40 22 62 Total funds £ 5,902,212 6,867 |
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5,909,079 | ||||
| 982,639 2,550,737 96,186 2,240,176 50,609 - |
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| 5,920,347 | ||||
| (11,268) 22,657,091 |
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| 22,645,823 |
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11. TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS
| Freehold property £ COST At 1 January 2024 18,969,692 Additions 325,061 Disposals - At 31 December 2024 19,294,753 DEPRECIATION At 1 January 2024 - Charge for year - Eliminated on disposal - At 31 December 2024 - NET BOOK VALUE At 31 December 2024 19,294,753 At 31 December 2023 18,969,692 12. DEBTORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR Other debtors 13. CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR Social security and other taxes Other creditors Accrued expenses 14. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS Unrestricted funds Central Fund Restricted funds Local fund District Fund Properties TOTAL FUNDS |
Fixtures and fittings £ 1,353,625 72,474 - 1,426,099 1,199,912 37,630 - 1,237,542 188,557 153,713 At 1/1/24 £ 3,321,188 209,801 145,142 18,969,692 19,324,635 22,645,823 |
Motor vehicles £ 240,197 58,998 (54,672) 244,523 207,210 25,509 (54,672) 178,047 66,476 32,987 2024 £ 28,746 2024 £ 18,661 2,289 72,500 93,450 Net movement in funds £ 2,662,358 (182,058) 7,501 325,061 150,504 2,812,862 |
Totals £ 20,563,514 456,533 (54,672) 20,965,375 1,407,122 63,139 (54,672) 1,415,589 19,549,786 19,156,392 2023 £ 34,605 2023 £ 19,307 2,102 65,150 86,559 At 31/12/24 £ 5,983,546 27,743 152,643 19,294,753 19,475,139 25,458,685 |
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14. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS - continued
Net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows:
| Unrestricted funds Central Fund Restricted funds Local fund District Fund Properties TOTAL FUNDS Comparatives for movement in funds Unrestricted funds Central Fund Restricted funds Local fund District Fund Properties TOTAL FUNDS |
Incoming resources £ 6,457,239 372,215 377,185 - 749,400 7,206,639 At 1/1/23 £ 3,750,091 324,438 233,336 18,349,226 18,907,000 22,657,091 |
Resources expended £ (3,794,881) (554,273) (369,684) 325,061 (598,896) (4,393,777) Net movement in funds £ (428,903) (114,637) (88,194) 620,466 417,635 (11,268) |
Movement in funds £ 2,662,358 (182,058) 7,501 325,061 150,504 2,812,862 At 31/12/23 £ 3,321,188 209,801 145,142 18,969,692 19,324,635 22,645,823 |
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Comparative net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows:
| Unrestricted funds Central Fund Restricted funds Local fund District Fund Properties TOTAL FUNDS |
Incoming resources £ 5,149,252 366,706 393,121 - 759,827 5,909,079 |
Resources expended £ (5,578,155) (481,343) (481,315) 620,466 (342,192) (5,920,347) |
Movement in funds £ (428,903) (114,637) (88,194) 620,466 417,635 (11,268) |
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14. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS - continued
A current year 12 months and prior year 12 months combined position is as follows:
| Unrestricted funds Central Fund Restricted funds Local fund District Fund Properties TOTAL FUNDS |
At 1/1/23 £ 3,750,091 324,438 233,336 18,349,226 18,907,000 22,657,091 |
Net movement in funds £ 2,233,455 (296,695) (80,693) 945,527 568,139 2,801,594 |
At 31/12/24 £ 5,983,546 27,743 152,643 19,294,753 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19,475,139 | |||
| 25,458,685 |
A current year 12 months and prior year 12 months combined net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows:
| Unrestricted funds Central Fund Restricted funds Local fund District Fund Properties TOTAL FUNDS |
Incoming Resources resources expended £ £ 11,606,491 (9,373,036) 738,921 (1,035,616) 770,306 (850,999) - 945,527 1,509,227 (941,088) 13,115,718 (10,314,124) |
Movement in funds £ 2,233,455 (296,695) (80,693) 945,527 |
|---|---|---|
| 568,139 | ||
| 2,801,594 |
15. RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURES
During the year, grants amounting to £1,150,085 (2023: £2,240,176) were made to other Iglesia Ni Cristo organisations.
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