2024-12-31-accounts

Trustees' Annual Report for the period

Period start date Period end date 01 January 2024 31 December 2024 From To

Section A Reference and administration details

Charity name RCCG, THE ANCHOR CENTRE

Other names charity is known by Registered charity number (if any) 1198818

Charity's principal address 12 Viola Close,

South Ockendon,

Essex

Postcode RM15 6JE

Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10	Trustee name	Office (if any)	Dates acted if not for whole **year **	Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint trustee (ifany)

Names of the trustees for the charity, if any, (for example, any custodian trustees)

	Name	Dates acted if not for whole year
	Mr SAMSON OLUFEMI BABATUNDE
	Mrs ADENIKE TEMITOPE OLUYEMI
	Dr MODUPE AKINDELE
	Mr OLUWAFEMI MUSTAFA

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Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)

Type of adviser	Name	Address
Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information)
Section B	Structure,governance and management
Description of the charity’s trusts
Type of governing document (eg. trust deed, constitution)		RCCG, THE ANCHOR CENTRE is constituted as a charity organisation with the charity commission
How the charity is constituted		Association
(eg.trust, association,company)
Trustee selection methods (eg. appointed by, elected by)		The existing trustees are responsible for the nomination of new trustee. This approach ensures that new trustees are respected members of the faith, the charity and local community and ensures that good relations are
		fostered between the organisation and the community.
		In selecting new trustees, we seek to identify people who regularly attend
		our weekly events and are willing to volunteer to help in our broader
		community work.

Additional governance issues (Optional information)

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You may choose to include additional information, where relevant,about:

• policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees;

• the charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works;

• relationship with any relatedparties;

• trustees’ consideration of major risks and the system and procedures to manage them.

Risk Management

The trustees have assessed the risk the charity faces and have drawn up a risk matrix which identifies the major risks by area of activity, the nature of those risks, the likelihood of the risks happening and the measures taken to manage them. Although the risks impact identified are rated to be minimal and we will continue to monitor this.

Political Affiliation

As a religious organisation, we are not affiliated to any political party and we do not have any motive of doing so in the course of carrying out our activities.

In matters of political issues that affect us, we will be seeking guidance on such and take the appropriate action in conveying our messages.

Section C Objectives and activities

The principal object is the advancement of Christian faith in the United Kingdom and the relief of poverty. To promote any charitable activity for the benefit of the local people.

Summary of the objects of the charity set out in its governing document

The charity adopted the following strategies to achieve its objectives:

• Running seminars in the church with proven ministers of the faith to guide Members in the various aspect of Christian faith,

• • Supporting other charities and Christian events, • Involvement in economic and community development • Assisting the less privileged in the society irrespective of their religious beliefs, colour, gender or race and within the limits of the resources of the charity.

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• Promoting and enhancing the health, economic wellbeing and welfare of members by building, establishing and promoting businesses based on Christian principles

• Promoting and enhancing the health, economic wellbeing and welfare of members by building, establishing and promoting businesses based on Christian principles

Summary of the main activities undertaken for the public benefit in relation to these objects (include within this section the statutory declaration that trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit)

The charity was engaged in various activities in pursuance of its charity objectives and public benefit. Such activities included: • Community outreach events • Conferences and events • Welfare support to members and general public, and various mission activities Organising and engaging in Christian Bible studies, special prayer meetings and night vigil prayer meetings. • In-house Christian teachings and bible readings, • Organising annual musical outreach programme to foster love, communication and counselling and support for the people in our local community. • Organising and celebration of Christian festivals such as Easter and annual Christmas carol for members and people in our local community and sharing Christmas presents. • Conducting evangelism geared towards sharing the love of Jesus Christ with the community through kind words, conversation, listening with ears and hearts of love and signposting people to relevant places for their respective needs. • Making charity donations of food and other essential living materials to the local food bank for the needy in our local community. • Organising and running lectures on Christian and contemporary issues for the benefit of our members and members of our local community. • Running empowerment seminar to empower our members and members of the public to reach their full potentials in their chosen endeavour and to succeed in all areas of life. • Organising youth empowerment teachings. • Engaging in Charity visitation to the sick in hospitals. • Organising programmes that seek to promote and restore family values.

Additional details of objectives and activities (Optional information)

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Grant Making Policy

You may choose to include further statements, where relevant,about:

The church supports visiting ministers of the gospel from both within and outside of the United Kingdom. Support is also given to RCCG Central Office, World Evangelism Mission, Festival of Life and other RCCG Programmes. The church supports other charities and missions that share its objects in advancement of Christian faith and relief of poverty. The church gives occasional grants to congregational members who are in need.

• policy on grantmaking;

• policy programme related investment;

• contribution made byvolunteers.

Section D Achievements and performance

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Section D Achievements and performance

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Section D Achievements and performance

Summary of the main achievements of the charity during the year

Achievements andperformance	Achievements andperformance
The charity carries out a wide range of activities in pursuance of its charitable aims. The trustees consider that these activities, summarised below, provide benefit both to those who worship with us and the wider community.
•	Weekly Congregation: Our branch meets on a weekly basis for
	spiritual sessions. During these sessions we have over 35
	members who attends on a regularly basis. The congregation
	continue to grow from strength to strength due to increase
	engagement members of the organisation.
•	Women’s Wing:An active women’s forum that encourages our
	women (single, married, divorce and widows) on the best
	practices of Christianity with periodic lectures. The women
	committee also collaborates with sister branches to ensure their
	activities are responsive to and beneficial to the female members
	of the Society. The activities include vocational training
	programmes with the Empowerment committee, Teachings on
	health and well-being, basic domestic money management,
	charity visits and welfare of women in general. The forum also
	recorded a milestone in its activity for the year and the
	programme was welcomed as a breath of fresh initiative and we
	do hope this will be improved on in the coming year.
•	Youth Wing:We regularly organise lectures on leadership
	training, seminars and thought-provoking symposia on academic
	progression and career choices. The objective is to groom leaders
	of tomorrow. We also organise quarterly picnics to promote
	fellowship and bonding among the youths. etc.
•	Health Promotion:we constantly carry out various health
	promotion activities to help members understand the importance
	of healthy living.
•	Economic and Empowerment:As part of the organisation
	objective, we carried out various activities to empower our
	members on career pathways, multiple streams of income,
	Franchise etc. Members have greatly benefited from these
	activities and we will be looking forward to 2023 to improve on this
	activity.

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Section E Financial review

Brief statement of the charity’s policy on reserves

The trustees have reviewed the reserves of the charity. Their policy is to hold enough funds to meet the charity regular operating cost for up to 3 months.

Details of any funds materially in deficit

Further financial review details (Optional information)

You may choose to include additional information, where relevant about:

• the charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising);

• how expenditure has supported the key objectives of the charity;

• Investment policy and objectives including any ethical investment policy adopted.

The charity’s main source of income is Tithe and donations. The total giving for the year 2024 amounts to £38,375

Our expenditure incurred for the year amounts to £26,569 which leaves us with a Surplus of £11,805 for the year. These expenses are cost that has to be incurred to achieve the objectives of the organisation.

Next year, plans have been put in place to drive up the act of giving to improve the organisation’s finances. This improvement in finance will allow the branch to carry out and support other charity/charitable activities.

Efforts also have been made to reduce the organisation’s expenses and this will continue to improve our finances. The Trustees are also trying to make sure the reduction in expenditure do not impact on the services the organisation renders to the community.

Section F Other optional information

Section G Declaration

The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.

Signedon behalf of the charity’s trustees

Signature(s) S O BABATUNDE A T OLUYEMI Full name(s)Mr SAMSON OLUFEMI BABATUNDE Mrs ADENIKE TEMITOPE OLUYEMI Position (egSecretary, Chair, etc) Chairman Secretary Date13/08/2025	S O BABATUNDE	S O BABATUNDE	A T OLUYEMI	A T OLUYEMI
			Mrs ADENIKE TEMITOPE OLUYEMI
		Chairman		Secretary
		13/08/2025
		13/08/2025

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Charity Name No (if any) RCCG, THE ANCHOR CENTRE 1198818 Receipts and payments accounts CC16a For the period Period start date Period end date To from Jan-24 Dec-24

Section A Receipts and payments

Section A Receipts and	payments
A1 Receipts	Unrestricte d funds to the nearest £ 32,997 5,377 38,375	Restricted funds to the nearest £ - - - -	Endowment funds to the nearest £ - - - -	Total funds to the nearest £ 32,997 5,377 - - - - - - - - - - - - - 38,375	Last year to the nearest £
TITHE AND DONATIONS	32,997	-	-	32,997	23,102
Gift Aid	5,377	-	-	5,377	6,395
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Sub total(Gross income for AR)	38,375	-	-	38,375	29,497

A2 Asset and investment sales,	A2 Asset and investment sales,
(see table).
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	**Total receipts **	38,375			-			-		38,375		29,497
A3 Payments
RENT		5,365					-			5,365		4,815
TELEPHONE & INTERNET		370								370		628
FLYER AND ADVERTISEMENT		891								891		300
MUSICAL EQUIPMENTS		698								698		1,266
EVANGELISM										-		710
INSURANCE PREMIUM		181								181		181
GUEST SPEAKER HONORARIUM										-
TRAINING		200								200		132
WELFARE		3,443								3,443		1,989
WORLD EVANGELICAL	MISSION	2,667								2,667		1,477
CENTRAL OFFICE		900								900		225
ACCOUNTANT FEES		500								500		500
INSTRUMENTALIST		9,182								9,182		5,230
MISSION EXPENSES		861								861		858
TRANSPORT		241								241
REPAIRS		886								886
CLEANING		53								53
CHURCHTRAC SOFTWARE		131								131
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	**Sub total **	26,569		-			-			26,569		18,312
A4 Asset and investment
purchases, (see table)
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	Total payments	26,569		-			-		26,569		18,312
	Net of receipts/(payments)	11,805		-			-		11,805		11,185
A5	Transfers between funds	-		-		-			-		-
A6	Cash funds last year end	25,354		-		-			25,354		14,169
	Cash funds this year end	37,159		-			-		37,159		25,354

Section B Statement of	assets and liabilities at the end of the period	assets and liabilities at the end of the period
Categories Signed by one or two trustees on behalf of all the trustees B5 Liabilities B4 Assets retained for the charity’s own use B3 Investment assets B2 Other monetary assets B1 Cash funds	Signature S O Babatunde Details Details Details Details Total cash funds (agree balances with receipts and payments account(s)) Details	Unrestricted funds Restricted funds to nearest £ to nearest £ - - - - - - - - Agreement Error OK Unrestricted funds Restricted funds to nearest £ to nearest £ - - - - - - - - - - - - Fund to which asset belongs Cost (optional) - - - - - Fund to which asset belongs Cost (optional) - - - - - - - - - Fund to which liability relates Amount due (optional) - - - - - Print Name Samson Olufemi Babatunde	Endowment funds to nearest £
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			Date of approval
	S O Babatunde	Samson Olufemi Babatunde	13/08/2025

RCCG, THE ANCHOR CENTRE

INDEPENDENT EXAMINERS REPORT FOR PERIOD ENDING 31[st] DECEMBER 2024

TO THE TRUSTEES OF RCCG, THE ANCHOR CENTRE

I report on the accounts of the charity for the period ended 31 December 2024

RESPECTIVE RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE TRSUTEES AND THE EXAMINER

The charity trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The Charity's trustees consider than an audit is not required for the period under section 476 of the Companies Act 2006 and that an independent examination is needed.

It is my responsibility to:

• examine the accounts under section145 of Charities Act 2011;

• follow the procedures laid down in the general Directions given by the Charity Commissioners (under section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act; and

• state whether particular matters have come to my attention.

BASIS OF MY EXAMINATION

My examination was carried out in accordance with the General Directions given by the Charity Commission. An examination includes a 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 account, 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 no opinion is given as to whether the accounts present a "true and fair" view and the report is limited to those matters set out in the statements below.

EXAMINER'S STATEMENT

In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention:

(1) which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the trustees have not met the requirements to ensure that:

• proper accounting records are not kept in accordance with the companies Act; and

• accounts are prepared which agree with the accounting records and comply with the accounting requirements of the Companies Act 2006; or

(2) to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.

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