REDEEMED CHRISTIAN CHURCH OF GOD (RCCG) - HOLY GHOST ZONE BLACKPOOL (REGISTRATION NUMBER - 1195004)
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024.
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| Trustees Annual Report | 2-3 |
| Examiner's Report | 4 |
| Statement of Financial Activities | 5 |
| Balance Sheet | 6 |
| Notes to the Accounts | 7 |
Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) – Holy Ghost Zone Blackpool
Trustees Annual Report
For The Year Ended 31 December 2024.
Charity's Full Name
RCCG - Holy Ghost Zone Blackpool
Registration Number
Charity Commission Registration Number - 1195004
Trustees'
Dr. Lucky Ishaku Mrs Beatrice Ayo-Ola Takpe Dr.Adetunji Adeyanju
Principal Contact Address
3 Melrose Gardens Blackpool Lancashire FY4 4YW.
Bankers
Lloyds Bank
Blackpool
Independent Examiner
Babatunde Mosaku Lyncage Professional Services Office 10, Syac Building 120, The Wicker Sheffield, S3 8JD
Organisation and Management
The Overall Management of the Charity is the responsibility of the trustees who are elected under the terms of the governing document. Day to day project activity of the charity is managed and carried out by volunteers.
Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) – Holy Ghost Zone Blackpool Trustees Annual Report (Contd) For The Year Ended 31 December 2024.
Charity Aims and Objectives
The principal aims & objectives of the charity are:
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The advancement of the Christian Faith
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Employing diverse ways of teaching and educating members with the knowledge of God
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To give Christian care and welfare To all members of the community as it deems necessary.
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Organisation of various seminars and leadership training
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To provide welfare support to members
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To support other charities and christian events
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Give support to the youths in meaningful christian and secular activities
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Work in co-operation with other Christian organisations and support events with similar Christian aims and objectives.
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The relief of poverty
Summary of Activities during the Year
In order to advance the Christian faith in accordance with the Statement Of Faith throughout England for the benefit of the public mainly but not exclusively through the provision of a place of worship, the holding of prayer meetings, religious education, religious ceremonies and to provide outreach and Pastoral Care for the community. The Church engaged in some activities which are beneficial to the public. The activities Include but not limited to
- Services for public worship and teaching of the Christian faith becoming good Citizens in the community. These meetings
are open to anyone who wishes to attend. There are no qualifications or restriction on access to the services.
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Seminars on marriage and family values, open to the general public.
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Seminars on goal setting and self-development and Career Progression open to the general public.
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Food and other support to relief hardship, open to the general public.
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Support to refugees kept in the Grand Metropole Hotel Blackpool.
Thre Church continues to advance the Christian faith through preaching and teaching of the word Of God to encourage people in this period of economic difficulties. We meet twice a week - Sunday 10:00am to 12:30pm for Sunday Worship and on Thursday 6:00pm - 7:00pm for Bible Study and prayers. There is also a 2-hour prayer meeting every third Saturday on the month The church has a WhatApp group where members interact and celebrate birthdays. Our Church meetings are transmitted through zoom for people who cannot attend. There is also opportunity for weekly support to people in need by providing food and other necessary help. This is made possible through our partnership with supermarkets like Sainsburys, ASDA and Aldi who make donations to us.
Trustees Responsibility for Financial Statements
The Trustees are responsible for preparing the financial statements for the financial period which should give a clear view of the state of affairs of the charity.
In preparing these financial statements the Trustees are required to
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select suitable accounting policies and apply then accordingly
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Make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent
The trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records which disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charity.
The trustees are responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charity and for taking reasonable steps for the prevention of fraud and irregularities.
The Trustees have declared that they have approved the trustees report above.
Signed On Behalf of the Charity Trustees
30/10/2025
Signed Date
Name Position Lucky Ishaku Trustee
Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) – Holy Ghost Zone Blackpool
Independent Examiners Report on the Accounts
For The Year Ended 31 December 2024.
I report on the accounts of the Rccg - Holy Ghost Zone Blackpool
set out on pages 5 - 7
Respective responsibilities of the Trustee and the Examiner
It is the responsibility of the trustees to maintain proper books and records and prepare accounts.
The trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year (Under Section 144 (2) of the Charities Act 2011 (The 1993 Act and that an independent examination is needed)
It is my responsibility to:
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examine the accounts under Section 14 of5 the 2011 Act
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to follow the procedures laid down in this General Directions given by the Charity Commissioner
(under Section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act;
and
- to state whether particular matters have come to my attention.
Basis of the Independent Examiners report
My examination was carried out in accordance with the general direction given by the Charity commission. An examination includes the review of the accounting records kept by the charity 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 explanation from the trustees concerning any such matters.
The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in any audit and consequently I do not express an audit opinion on the view given by the accounts.
Independent Examiners Statement
In connection with 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 requirements:
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to keep appropriate accounting records in accordance with section 130 of the 2011 Act; and
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to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and to comply with the accounting requirements of the 2011
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Act 2011 Act have not been met; or
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to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
Signed: Babatunde Mosaku
For & On Behalf of:
Lyncage Professional Services Office 10, Syac Building 120, The Wicker Sheffield, S3 8JD
31 October 2025.
Date
Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) – Holy Ghost Zone Blackpool Statement of Financial Activities
For The Year Ended 31 December 2024.
| Notes Incoming Resources Donations, Legacies and Other Similar Incoming Resources 3 HMRC Grants Total Incoming Resources Resources Expenses Travel & Transport Expenses Utility Rent and Rates Hospitality Welfare Ministers' Conference Bank Charges Repairs & Maintenance Mission Contribution Cleaning Advert & Publicity Charitable Donation Licence Postage Accountancy Fees Telephone & Internet Depreciation WEM Professional Fees Insurance Hotel & Accomodation Finance Cost Training & Development Honourarium Total Resources Expended Net Incoming / (Outgoing) Resources Total Funds Brought Forward Total Funds Carried Forward |
2024 2023 £ £ 100,329 90,925 - - 100,329 90,925 811 100 3,250 4,689 2,000 1,913 2,240 7,440 16,863 5,880 3,050 2,300 115 - 13,525 22,154 4,035 - 361 - 660 600 660 700 325 223 23 9 625 700 1,947 2,849 8,765 7,760 - 95 3,554 6,916 2,986 2,704 1,560 19,643 1,260 300 88,558 67,032 11,771 23,893 43,313 19,420 55,084 43,313 |
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Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) – Holy Ghost Zone Blackpool Statement of Assest and Liabilities
As At 31 December 2024.
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2024 2023
Fixed Asset £ £
Tangible Asset 139,880 148,644
Current Assets
Debtors 17,150 9,200
Cash at Bank & in Hand 24,690 8,911
41,840 18,111
Creditors Amount Falling due within One year - -
41,840 18,111
Total Assets less Current Liabilities 181,720 166,755
Creditors: Amounts Falling due after more than one year 126,636 118,419
Total Net Assets 55,084 48,336
Represented by
Accumulated Fund
Unrestricted Income 55,084 43,313
Restricted Income - -
55,084 43,313
The Trustees declare that they have approved the accounts above
Signed On Behalf of the Charity Trustees
30/10/2025
Signed Date
Lucky Ishaku Trustee
Name Position
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Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) – Holy Ghost Zone Blackpool Notes to The Account For The Year Ended 31 December 2024.
1 Accounting Policies
(a) General
These accounts have been prepared under the historical cost convention and in accordance with "Accounting and Reporting by Charities" Statement of Recommended Practice (SORP Revised 2005) and applicable accounting standards.
(b) Incoming Resources
All material incoming resources have been included on a receivables basis i.e. they are included if the date receivable falls within the period covered these by accounts. These have been classified using a natural classification
(d) Depreciation
Depreciation has been calculated to write down the cost or valuation less estimated residual value of all tangible fixed assets over their expected useful lives on a straight line basis.The applicable rates are:
| Musical & Technical Equipment Building 2 Fixed Assets - Church Equipment £ Cost or Valuation As at 1 January 2024. 10,220 Additions 5,023 Disposal - As at 31 December 2024. 15,243 Depreciation £ As at 1 January 2024. 3,788 Charge for this period 3,049 Disposal - As at 31 December 2024. 6,837 Net Book Value As at 31 December 2024. 8,407 3 Donations, Legacies and other Similar Incoming Resources Tithe Offering Giving Other income Entry Reversal |
20% 4% Building Total £ £ 142,905 153,125 - 5,023 - - 142,905 158,148 £ £ 5,716 9,504 5,716 8,765 - - 11,432 18,269 131,473 139,880 2024 2023 £ £ 34,514 24,681 64,639 65,464 541 - 5,635 780 5,000 100,329 90,925 |
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4 Unrestricted Funds
These are grants and donation received or receivable for the object of the charity without restriction as to the purpose of their application as are available as general fund
5 Trustees Remuneration, Benefits & Expenses
Trustees received no remuneration, benefits or expenses in this period
6 Receipts and Payments Accounts
Because the level of income and expenditure is below £100,000.00, the group has opted for accounts prepared on a receipts
and payments rather than an accrual basis. This is in line with Charity Commisioners guidelines for Small Charities and is seen as more appropriate for this project.