ROYAL PRIESTHOOD PENTECOSTAL CHURCH (UK)
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31[st] March 2025
CHARITY NUMBER: 1188853
Table of Contents
Legal & Administrative Details .……………………………………………… 1 Trustees’ Report …………………………………………………………………… 2 Independent Examiner’s Report ……………………………………………… 3 Financial statements……………………………………………………………… 5 Balance Sheet ……………………………..………………………………………… 6 Notes to the accounts …………………..………………………………………… 7
ROYAL PRIESTHOOD PENTECOSTAL CHURCH (UK)
LEGAL & ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS
YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
ADDRESS FOR CORRESPONDENCE
32 BIRCHDENE DRIVE LONDON SE28 8RL
REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER
1188853
GOVERNING DOCUMENT
CONSTITUTION ADOPTED 01/03/2016
TRUSTEES/ DIRECTORS
KWASI AMOANI OKANTA KWADWO SARFO MAGRET BOATENG SARAH OWUSUA RICHARD FREMPONG
PRINCIPAL BANKERS
LLOYDS BANK PLC 25 GRESHAM STREET LONDON EC2V 7HN
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER
DKA ACCOUNTING LTD EAST WING CASTLE HOUSE DAWSON ROAD MILTON KEYNES MK1 1QT
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TRUSTEES’ REPORT
The trustees are pleased to present their report for the year ended 31st March 2025 for the charity Royal Priesthood Pentecostal Church (UK) with charity number. 1188853
The Trustees of the charity are:
KWASI AMOANI OKANTA KWADWO SARFO MAGRET BOATENG SARAH OWUSUA RICHARD FREMPONG
The principal address of the charity is:
32 BIRCHDENE DRIVE LONDON SE28 8RL
Structure, Governance and Management
The Charity governing document is a constitution that was approved on 01/03/2016. The Charity is governed by a board on which the trustees are represented. It meets regularly to review, plan activities and monitor the charity’s financial position.
Objectives and Activities
The Objects of the organisation are first to advance the Christian faith in accordance with the statement of beliefs for the benefit of residents in the United Kingdom and in such other parts of the world as the trustees may think fit from time to time. 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.
Achievements and Performance
The main activity of the charity is holding of prayer meetings and lectures which are meant to advance the Christian religion. The charity also provided assistance to members who are in various kinds of needs and to the community at large.
The Charity have celebrated Christian religious festivals throughout the year and also produced and distributed Christian literature to enlighten the public about the religion. As a church, charitable deeds are the core of our operations and so the charity involves itself in charitable deeds whenever the need arises.
The Church also provided financial aid to members who were financially challenged. In the year coming, the charity wants to reach more vulnerable youth in London to offer them support to be able to transform them and raise them up to be responsible leaders in the society and the world at large.
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INDEPENDENT EXAMINER’S REPORT
Financial Review
The income of the charity was £172,811 for the period. The charity is also well positioned to manage its costs effectively.
Reserve Policy
It is the policy of the charity to maintain unrestricted funds. These are the reserves of the organisation and equivalent to 3 months of unrestricted expenditure. The aim is to ensure there is adequate funds to cover any emergency expenditure that may arise. They will seek to maintain this level throughout the year.
Risk Management
The charity has 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:
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Select suitable accounting policies and apply them consistently.
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Make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent.
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State whether the applicable accounting standards have been followed.
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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.
This report of the charity for the year ended 31[st] March 2025 relates to the Statement of financial activities and the assets and liabilities Account.
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Respective responsibilities of Trustees and examiner
The charity’s Trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year under section 43(2) of the Charities Act 1993 (the Act) and that an independent examination is needed. It is my responsibility to:
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examine the accounts (under section 43 of the Act)
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follow the procedures laid down in the General Directions given by the Charity Commission (under section 43(7)(b) of the Act); and
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state whether particular matters have come to my attention.
Basis of the independent examiner’s statement
My examination included a review of the accounting records kept by the charity. It included consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts and seeking explanation from the 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 accounts.
Independent Examiner’s statement
In the course of my examination, no matter has come to my attention:
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which gives me reasonable cause to believe that, in any material respect, the Trustees have not met the requirements to ensure that:
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proper accounts records are kept in accordance with section 41 of the Act; and
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accounts are prepared which agree with the accounting records and comply with the account requirements of the Act; or
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to which in my opinion attention should be drawn in order to enable proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
DAVID AKAKPO MA (FAM), ACMA, CGMA
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ROYAL PRIESTHOOD PENTECOSTAL CHURCH
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
| Note Incoming resources from Generated funds Donations and Legacies 1 Investment income Other Income 2 Total Incoming resources Resources expended in furtherance of charity objectives Charitable activities 3 Other Total Resources Expended Net movement in funds Reconciliation of Funds Funds Brought forward Funds carrried forward |
UNRESTRICTED FUNDS 2025 2024 £ £ £ 132,944 132,944 156,803 - - - 39,867 39,867 36,292 |
|---|---|
| 172,811 172,811 193,095 |
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| 167,939 167,939 207,473 - - - |
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| 167,939 167,939 207,473 |
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| 4,872 4,872 (14,378) 10,450 10,450 24,828 15,322 15,322 10,450 |
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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ROYAL PRIESTHOOD PENTECOSTAL CHURCH
STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES AS AT 31 MARCH 2025
| NOTE Assets Fixed Asset Tangible assets 5 Total Tangible assets Total Fixed Asset Cash at bank and in hand Cash in hand Current account Savings Total Cash at bank and in hand Current Assets Members Loan Membership Support Total Current Assets Net current assets Net current assets (liabilities) Total assets less current liabilities Creditors: amounts falling due after BBL Total Creditors: amounts falling due Total net assets (liabilities) Charity funds Opening Balance Equity Adjustment Surplus/(Deficit) Total Charity funds |
2025 2024 £ £ 450 8,477 |
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| 450 8,477 |
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| 450 - 8,477 7,454 5,354 36,182 31,672 1,700 1,911 45,336 38,937 10,339 10,339 2,000 2,000 |
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| 12,339 - 12,339 |
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| 57,675 - 51,276 |
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| 57,675 - 51,276 |
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| 58,125 - 59,753 8,000 14,500 |
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| 8,000 - 14,500 |
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| 50,125 - 45,253 45,253 24,829 - 34,802 4,872 -14,378 |
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| 50,125 - 45,253 |
The financial statements were approved on
18/Aug/2025
SIGNED ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD BY:
NAME:
KWASI A. OKANTA
STATUS
Board Chairman
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ROYAL PRIESTHOOD PENTECOSTAL CHURCH (UK)
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2025
1) Accounting Policies
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.
1.1 Going Concern: The accounts are prepared on a going concern basis.
1.2 The accounts present a true and fair view and no change have been made to the accounting policies adopted.
1.3 No changes to the accounting estimates have occurred in the reporting period
1.5 No material prior year error has been identified in the reporting period.
Recognition of Income
These are included in the Statement of Financial Activities (SOFA) when:
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The charity becomes entitled to resources;
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It is more likely than not that the trustees will receive the resources;
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The monetary value can be measured with sufficient reliability.
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.
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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.
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. Depreciation has been provided at the following rates in order to write off the assets over their estimated useful lives:
Motor Vehicles 25% Straight line
Fixtures & fittings 25% Straight line
| Cost or Valuation At 01 April 2024 Additions At 31 March 2025 At 01 April 2024 Charge for the year At 31 March 2025 Net Book value At 31 March 2025 At 31 March 2024 |
Motor Vehicles Fixtures and Fittings Total At Cost At Cost 11,800 20,314 32,114 - - - 11,800 20,314 32,114 8,400 15,237 23,637 2,950 5,077 8,027 |
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| 11,350 - 20,314 31,664 |
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| 450 - - 450 |
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| 3,400 - 5,077 8,477 |
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ROYAL PRIESTHOOD PENTECOSTAL CHURCH
DETAILED INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
| Note Incoming resources from Generated funds Tithe and Offering 1 Gift Aid 2 Interest Received Total Income Resources expended in furtherance of charity objectives 3 Rent Advertising/Promotional Charitable Contributions Interest Payable Subscription Legal and Professional Fees Other Professional Services Office/General Administrative Expenses Accountancy fees Computer Cost Repair, maintenance, decoration Bank Charges Bank Interest Paid Insurances Motor running Expense Printing, Postage and Stationery Refreshment Travel and Accommodation Telephone Depreciation Sundry expenses Net Surplus for the year |
UNRESTRICTED FUNDS 2025 2024 £ £ 132,944 132,944 156,803 39,527 39,527 35,816 340 340 476 |
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| 172,811 172,811 193,095 |
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| 16,575 16,575 11,410 4,721 4,721 5,143 40,742 40,742 91,080 - - 345 31 31 58 13,343 13,343 3,320 525 525 3,328 44,229 44,229 39,303 3,953 3,953 4,646 377 377 31 75 75 - 5 5 - 284 284 - 2,296 2,296 1,044 720 720 751 137 137 - 21,887 21,887 24,680 9,352 9,352 6,082 550 550 147 8,027 8,027 7,579 110 110 8,523 |
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| 167,939 167,939 207,473 |
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| 4,872 4,872 (14,378) |
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| 4,872 4,872 (14,378) |
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