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2023-12-31-accounts

Charity number:1200957

RCCG STRONG TOWER SANCTUARY LUTON

TRUSTEES REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023

RCCG STRONG TOWER SANCTUARY LUTON Report and Accounts for the period ended 31 December 2023

CHARITY REGISTRATION NUMBER IN ENGLAND AND WALES 1200957

RCCG STRONG TOWER SANCTUARY LUTON

Reports and Accounts

CONTENTS
Charity Information 1
Trustees annual report 2-4
Accountant's Report 5
Statement of Financial Activities 6
Balance Sheet 7
Notes to Accounts 8-10

RCCG STRONG TOWER SANCTUARY LUTON Charity Information

General Overseer

Pastor E. A. Adeboye

Trustees

Dr Adebisi Deji Olesin Ms Adedunni Odu Mr Ademola Babayemi Ogunjobi

Minister In Charge

Pastor Lawrence Dejo Olesin

Charity Registration No:

1200957

Contact Address

4 Whitby Road Houghton Regis Dunstable LU5 6QR

Bankers

Barclays Bank

Accountants

Toda Consult 19 York Road Nothfleet Kent DA11 9PU

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RCCG STRONG TOWER SANCTUARY LUTON

TRUSTEES' REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023

The Trustees submit their annual report and the financial statements of The Redeemed Christian Church of GodRCCG Strong Tower Sanctuary Luton (the church) for the year ended 31 Dec 2023. The Trustees confirm that the annual report and financial statements of the church comply with current statutory requirements, the requirements of the church's governing documents and the provisions of the Statement of Recommended Practise (SORP) "Accounting and Reporting by Charities" issued in March 2005.

Structure, governance and management

a. CONSTITUTION

The church is constituted under a Trust deed dated 01 January 2019 and has a registered charity no 1200957

b. METHOD OF APPOINTMENT OR ELECTION OF TRUSTEES

The management of the church is the responsibility of the Trustees who are elected and co-opted under the terms of the Trust deed.

c. POLICIES ADOPTED FOR THE INDUCTION AND TRAINING OF TRUSTEES

The induction process for a newly appointed member of the Trustees comprises an initial meeting with other Trustees, followed by a series of short meetings with the Minister in Charge on the powers and responsibilities of the Trustees.

d. ORGANISATIONAL STRUCTURE AND DECISION MAKING

The church is organised so that the trustees meet regularly to manage its affairs. The day to day administration of the church is managed by the trustees.

e. RELATED PARTY RELATIONSHIPS

RCCG Strong Tower Sanctuary Luton is a member of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) which has parishes all over the world. The parish's relationship with RCCG and other parishes is governed by an 'Agreement for Common Purposes'.

f. RISK MANAGEMENT

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

Objectives and Activities

a. POLICIES AND OBJECTIVES

The objects of the Charity are:

b. STRATEGIES FOR ACHIEVING OBJECTIVES

The church has adopted the following strategies for achieving the above objectives:

*support for other charities and Christian events.

C. ACTIVITIES FOR ACHIEVING OBJECTIVES

*Community Outreach Events

*Provision of welfare support to members

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d. GRANT MAKING POLICIES

Under the Common Purposes Agreement (see above), RCCG Strong Tower Luton has agreed to make an annual contribution to RCCG (UK). In addition, the church supports missionary organisations such as Festival of Life and World Evangelism Mission. The church also provides support to members of the congregation who are in need. This is done at the discretion of the trustees.

e. VOLUNTEERS

The church is grateful for the efforts of its volunteers who are involved in service provision, it is estimated that over 1040 volunteer hours were provided during the year. If this is conservatively valued at £12.00 an hour the volunteer effort amounts to over £12,480

Achievements and performance

a. REVIEW OF ACTIVITIES

We have had tremendous growth in the physical and spiritual life of the church during the year and in the advancement of the Christian Faith in accordance with the doctrines set out in the Statement of Faith as contained in our Trust Deed.

b. INVESTMENT POLICY AND PERFORMANCE

The Trustees have decided that at present, funds should be retained in Banks and Building Societies. Any change in such banking arrangements should be agreed by the board. As far as possible, funds will be retained in interest bearing accounts.

Financial review

The charity's financial statement for the year ended 31 December 2023 shows a net increase in fund of £2,522 (2022-£40,433).

The value of the charity's net assets at 31 December 2023 was a surplus of £42,955 ( 2022- £40,433).

Reserves Policy

The trustees would like to work towards a situation whereby the charity could maintain unrestricted funds at a level which equates to approximately three months of unrestricted expenditure.

b. PRINCIPAL FUNDING

This is provided mainly through voluntary giving of tithes and offerings by the church members and through gift aid scheme. Pledges and donations are also taken for specific projects.

Plans for the future

a. FUTURE DEVELOPMENTS

The church continues to explore various ways of spreading the gospel of Christ in an effective manner. The charity is also looking to grow in membership and continue to develop its members to make life- changing impact in society.

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Trustees' Responsibilities in Relation to the Financial Statements

The Trustees are responsible for preparing the Trustees' report and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and regulations.

The Charities Act 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 charity and of the surplus or deficit of the charity for that period. In preparing these financial statements, the trustees are required to:

a) Select suitable accounting policies and apply them consistently;

b) Make judgments and estimates that are reasonable and prudent;

c) State whether applicable accounting standards and statements of recommended practice have been followed, subject to any departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements.

d) Prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the charity will continue in operation.

The Trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records, which disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charity and to enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Charities Act 1993. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charity and hence for taking any reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.

Approval

This report was approved by the Board of Trustees and signed on their behalf by:

Babayemi Signature: Ogunjobi

Name: BABAYEMI OGUNJOBI

Date: 27/10/2024

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RCCG STRONG TOWER SANCTUARY LUTON

INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF RCCG STRONG TOWER SANCTUARY LUTON

I report on the accounts of the Trust for the period ended 31 December 2023, which are set out on pages 6 to 10.

RESPECTIVE RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE TRUSTEES AND EXAMINER

As the Charity's Trustees, you are responsible for the preparation of the Account: you consider that the audit requirement of section 43(2) of the Charities Act 1993 ("the Act") does not apply. It is my responsibility to state, on the basis of procedures specified in the General Directions given by the Charity Commissioners under section 43(7) of the Act, whether particular matters have come to my attention.

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

  1. Which gives me reasonable cause to believe that any material respect the requirements:

  2. to keep accounting records in accordance with section 41 of the Act, and

  3. to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and to comply with

Have not been met: or

  1. To which, in my opinion, attention be drawn to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.

Oludare Agbola Toda Consult Accountants 19 York Road Northfleet OLUDARE AGBOLA Kent DA11 9PU 28-Oct-24

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RCCG STRONG TOWER SANCTUARY LUTON Statement of Financial Activities for the year ended 31 December 2023

2023 2023 2023 2023
Notes Unrestricted Restricted Total Total
£ £ £ £
Incoming Resources
Incoming resources from generated funds:
Voluntary income: donations 2 54,531 - 54,531 64,991
Grants 3 1,450 - 1,450 -
Total Incoming Resources 55,981 - 55,981 64,991
Resources Expended
Charitable activities 4 49,515 - 49,515 21,399
Governance costs: 5 3,944 - 3,944 3,159
Total Resources expended 53,459 - 53,459 24,558
Net Incoming/(Outgoing) Resources for the year 2,522 - 2,522 40,433
Total fund at 01 January 2022 40,433 - 40,433 0
Total funds at 31 December 2022 7 42,955 - 42,955 40,433

All disclosures relate to the continuing operations. There are no recognised gains or losses other than those disclosed above.

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RCCG STRONG TOWER SANCTUARY LUTON Balance sheet as at 31 December 2023

Notes
FIXED ASSETS
Tangible Fixed Assets
8
CURRENT ASSETS
Debtors
9
Cash in Hand/ Bank
CREDITORS:
10
NET CURRENT ASSETS
TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES
CREDITORS:
Amount falling due more than a year
NET ASSETS
ACCUMULATED FUNDS
Restricted
11
Unrestricted
11.1
TOTAL FUNDS
Amount falling due within a year		 £
30,500
1,659

Approved by the Trustees and Signed on their behalf:

Babayemi Signature: Ogunjobi Name: BABAYEMI OGUNJOBI Date: 27/10/2024

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RCCG STRONG TOWER SANCTUARY LUTON Notes to the financial statements for the period ended 31 December 2023

ACCOUNTING POLICIES

1.1 Basis of preparation of accounts

The accounts have been prepared under the historical cost convention and in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard for smaller Entities (effective January 2007).The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the Statement of Recommended Practice (SORP), "Accounting and Reporting by Charities" published in March 2005 and applicable accounting standards.

1.2 Fund accounting

General funds are unrestricted funds which are available for use at the discretion of the Trustees in furtherance of the general objectives of the Church and which have not been designated for other purposes

Restricted funds are funds which are to be used in accordance with specific restrictions imposed by donors which have been raised by the Church for particular purposes. The cost of raising and administering such funds are charged against the specific fund. The aim and use of each restricted fund is set out in the notes to the accounts.

1.3 Incoming resources

These are recognised in full in the Statement of Financial Activities in the period in which they are received Included are income from tithes, offerings, gift aid and interest received during the year from investments and accounted for as restricted or unrestricted-funds.

2. Voluntary Income: Donations
Tithes & Offerings
Gift aid received
3. Grants
Grants		 2023
2022
£
£
43,465
64,991
11,066
-
54,531
64,991
2023
2022
£
£
1,450
-
1,450
-

4.CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES- (Direct charitable expenditure Unrestricted)

This comprises all expenditure directly related to the objects of the of the charity. It also includes the expenditure in support of that activity where material.

Rent & Rates
Church premises and equipment maintenance
Donations & Gifts
RCCG Central Office
WEM
Honorarium
Hospitality and welfare expenses
Choir Expenses
Multi-Media and communication expenses
Printing, postage & stationeries
Subscriptions, Licences
Insurance
Conferences and meetings
Motor vehicle expenses
Sunday School and religious books
5. GOVERNANCE COSTS
Accountancy fees
Other professional fees
Depreciation
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2022
-
-
11,211
8,793
14,509
500
118
33
550
650
5,797
5,378
500
200
6,438
3,390
148
150
5,560
144
152
155
246
165
966
-
583
-
2,177
949
560
891
49,515
21,399
2023
2022
500
500
964
550
2,480
2,109
3,944
3,159

5.1 NET MOVEMENT IN FUNDS FOR THE YEAR

The net movement in funds for the year is stated
after charging
Depreciation of tangible fixed assets
Legal & Professional fees		 2023
2022
£
£
2,480
2,109
1,464
1,050
3,944
3,159

6.DEPRECIATION

Depreciation is provided at rates calculated to write off the cost or valuation of fixed assets, less their estimated residual value, over their expected useful lives on the following basis:

Music equipment
7. FUNDS
At 1 January
Surplus/(Deficit) for the year
At 31 December		 18%- reducing balance
Unrestricted
Restricted
Total
Total
Funds
Funds
Funds
Funds
2022
2022
2022
2023
£
£
£
£
40,433
-
40,433
-
2,522
-
2,522
40,433
42,955
-
42,955
40,433

8. FIXED ASSETS

COST
As at 1 Jan 2023
Additions
At 31 December 2023
Depreciation
As at 1 Jan 2023
Charge for the year
At 31 December 2023
Net book value
At 31 December 2023
At 31 December 2022
9. DEBTORS
Members' Loan
10.CREDITORS:AMOUNTS FALLING DUE
Professional fees		 Church media
Equipment
Motor
Vehicle
Total
£
£
£
8,415
3,300
11,715
4,169
-
4,169		 Church media
Equipment
Motor
Vehicle
Total
£
£
£
8,415
3,300
11,715
4,169
-
4,169
12,584
1,515
1,993		 3,300
15,884
594
2,109
487
2,480
3,507
9,077		 1,081
4,588
2,219
11,296
6,901 2,706
9,607
WITHIN ONE YEAR 2023
2022
£
£
4,500
4,500
4,500
4,500
2023
2022
£
£
500
500
500
500

11. UNRESTRICTED FUNDS

These are grants and donations received or receivable for the objects of the charity without restrictions as to purpose but are available as general funds.

11.1 RESTRICTED FUNDS

Restricted funds are used for the purpose as specified by the donor. Expenditure that meets these criteria is identified to the fund.

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