Charity No.1202561
Custom House Baptist Church Trustees Report and Financial Statements For the year ended 31 March 2025
Custom House Baptist Church
Information For the Year Ended 31 March 2025
Trustees:
Rev. Omotade Adedeji Agbesanwa Mr Kingsley Osei Gyau Miss Shevitte-Renee Waugh Mr Olukole Festus Omole Miss Victoria Konadu-Agyemang
Registered Office: 258 Prince Regent Lane, London E16 3JJ Company Number: 1202561
Accountants: Rocksons Chartered Certified Accountants Suite 8 Stewart House 56 Longbridge Road Barking Essex IG11 8RW
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Contents For the Year Ended 31 March 2025
Table of Contents
Trust Report ................................................................................................................................... 4 Independent Examiner's Report ...................................................................................................... 6 Statement of Financial Activities ..................................................................................................... 8 Balance Sheet ................................................................................................................................ 10 Notes to the Accounts .................................................................................................................... 12
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Trustees' Report For the Year Ended 31 March 2025
The Trustees have the pleasure in presenting their report and the financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2025. 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 the Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effective 1 January 2015).
Objectives and aims
Activities include regular public worship, prayer, Bible study, preaching, teaching, and the practice of Baptism and Communion Service as defined in the Baptist Union’s Declaration of Principles. Activities also include evangelism and mission locally, regionally, nationally, and internationally. Other activities include teaching, encouraging, welcoming, and integrating young people. In addition, Custom House Baptist Church provides for the nurture and growth of Christian disciples, which includes education and training for Christian and community service. Custom House Baptist Church also offers pastoral care for church members and the community. Support for charitable social action in the United Kingdom and abroad is also provided. Encouraging relationships with and supporting Baptists and other Christians.
Statement on public benefit
The trustees have considered the Charity Commission’s guidance on public benefit, including the guidance 'public benefit: running a charity (PB2)'.
Summary of the main achievements during the period
Worship & Prayer:
As a ministry, Custom House Baptist Church has continued to offer Christian worship services and prayer for the benefit of members and the community. We have programs on weekdays and weekends. Prayers are also offered through house groups that focus on individual needs. This approach has brought many spiritual and social benefits to the church and the community.
Pastoral Care:
The trustees have ensured that every Custom House Baptist Church member receives pastoral care throughout the year. The Church has a six-member pastoral team that effectively delivers counselling and moral guidance. Pastoral care is provided under the framework of counselling, career, and education. Teaching programs are scheduled throughout the year in partnership with other ministries in the community. Members of Custom House Baptist Church are encouraged to contact the pastoral team should they need any help.
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Mission & Evangelism:
As part of our ministry, we have cultivated a mission of helping the needy. We endeavour to help locally and internationally. We have continued to help people in the UK with various needs, such as food parcels, heating in the house, and transport costs when looking for employment. On the international level, we have helped needy people through the Baptist Missionary Society (BMS). We aim to increase this outreach arm more effectively in the coming years whenever finances permit us. The church was closed for major renovation work and reopened on 30 March 2025.
FINANCIAL REVIEW DURING THE YEAR.
The total incoming resources of the church during the year amounted to £158,641 (2024 £93,526). Of this total £45,317 (2024 £51,70) was derived from general tithes and offering from members, £16,212 (2024 £20,302) from gift aided tax refunds, £42,020 (2024 £10,554) from fund raising activities (EGH), £0 (2024 £1,665) from rental of building because the building was close for renovation, £4,903 (2024 £9,010) from other income, £189 (2024 £291) from bank interest and received a grant of £50,000 from LBA to support the building renovation. The total resources expended in the year amounted to £75,680 (2024 £86,147) leaving a net incoming of £82,961 (2024 £7,379). The accumulated fund shows a reserve of £247,024.
Statement of financial responsibilities of the trustees
Law applicable to charities in England and Wales requires the trustees as managing trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial year. In preparing those financial statements, the trustees should follow best practices and;
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select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently
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make judgement and estimates that are reasonable and prudent
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state whether applicable accounting standards have been followed subject to any materials departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements
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- preparing the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the church will continue in business
The Board of Trustees is responsible for keeping proper accounting records, which disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the church and to enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Charities Act 1993 and the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulation 1995. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the church.
Signed on behalf of the charity's trustees:
Mr Kingsley Gyau Date: 09/01/2026
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Independent Examiner's Report For the Year Ended 31 March 2025
I report on the accounts for the year ended 31 March 2025 which are set out on pages 8 to17
Responsibilities and basis of report
As the charity Trustees, who are also directors for the purposes of company law, are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 ('the 2006 Act').
Having satisfied myself that the accounts of the Company are not required to be audited under Part 16 of the 2006 Act and are eligible for independent examination, I report in respect of my examination of your charity's accounts carried out under section 145 of the Charities Act 2011 ('the 2011 Act'). In carrying out my examination I have followed the Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act.
Independent examiners statement
I have completed my examination. I confirm that no matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect:
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accounting records were not kept in respect of the Company as required by section 386 of the 2006 Act; or
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the accounts do not accord with those records; or
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the accounts do not comply with the requirements of section 396 of the 2006 Act other than any requirement that the accounts give a 'true and fair view' which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination; or
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the accounts have not been prepared in accordance with the methods and principles of the Statement of Recommended Practice for accounting and reporting by charities applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102).
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I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
Mr Alexander R Kludje MBA FCCA
Signature:
Date: 12/01/2026 Rocksons Chartered Certified Accountants
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Statement of Financial Activities (including Income and Expenditure Account) For the Year Ended 31 March 2025
| Notes | Unrestricted funds |
Restricted funds | Year ended 31/03/2025 |
Year ended 31/03/2024 |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | Total | ||||
| funds | funds | ||||
| £ | £ | £ | £ | ||
| INCOMING RESOURCES | |||||
| Incoming resources from generated | |||||
| funds | |||||
| Voluntary income: | 1 | ||||
| Tithes & Offering | 45,317 | 45,317 | 51,704 | ||
| Tax Refund | 16,212 | 16,212 | 20,302 | ||
| Fund raising Activities (EGH) | 42,020 | 42,020 | 10,554 | ||
| Rental income | - | - | 1,665 | ||
| Grant (LBA) | 50,000 | 50,000 | - | ||
| Other income | 4,903 | 4,903 | 9,010 | ||
| Bank Interest | 189 | 1 89 | 291 | ||
| Total incoming resources | 158,641 | 158,641 | 93,526 | ||
| RESOURCES EXPENDED | |||||
| Charitable activities: | 2 | 75,680 | 75,680 | 84,312 | |
| Governance costs | 3 | - | - | 1,835 | |
| Total resources expended | 75,680 | - | 75,680 | 86,147 | |
| Net incoming/(outgoing) resources | 82,961 | 82,961 | 7,379 | ||
| Transfers between funds | - | - | - |
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| Reconciliation of funds: | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total funds b/f (pre-registration) | 164,063 | 156,684 |
| Total funds carried forward | 247,024 | 164,063 |
There were no recognised gains or losses for the period other than those included in the Statement of Financial Activities
The notes on pages 10 to17 form part of these accounts
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Balance Sheet
| Notes Fixed assets Tangible assets 5 Current assets Debtors, cash at bank and in hand 6 Total current assets Creditors: Amounts falling due within one year 7 Net current assets Total assets less current liabilities Creditors:Amount failing due after more than one year Net assets |
2025 2024 £ £ 728,593 337,066 |
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| 728,593 337,066 |
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| 47,437 264,218 |
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| 47,437 264,218 |
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| (1,256) (2,221) |
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| 46,181 261,997 774,774 599,063 |
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| 527,750 435,000 |
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| 247,024 164,063 |
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The funds of the Charity General funds Total funds
| 8 | 247,024 164,063 |
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| 247,024 164,063 |
Approved by the board of trustees on 09 January 2025 and signed on their behalf by:
Mr Kingsley Gyau
(On behalf of board of Trustees)
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Notes to the Accounts For the Year Ended 31 March 2025
1. Accounting policies
Basis of accounting
The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention, except for investments which are included at market value and the revaluation of certain fixed assets and 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 2015)’, Financial Reporting Standard 102 the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102), and the Companies Act 2006.
Custom House Baptist Church meets the definition of a public benefit entity under FRS 102. Assets and liabilities are initially recognized at historical cost or transaction value unless otherwise stated in the relevant accounting policy note(s).
1.1 Incoming Resources:
Building Fund
Incomes from donations for fund raising activities (EGH) are included in incoming resources of unrestricted funds on receipts .
Tithes and offerings
Income from tithes and offering are included in incoming resources and accounted for as unrestricted fund
Investment income
Investment incomes consist of net interest received during the year and accounted for as unrestricted fund.
1.2 Resources expended
All expenditure is accounted for on and accruals basis and is inclusive of VAT.
Charitable expenditure comprises those costs incurred by the charity in the delivery of its activities and services for its beneficiaries. It includes both costs that can be allocated directly to such activities and those costs of an indirect nature necessary to support them.
Governance costs include those costs associated with meeting the constitutional and statutory requirements of the charity and includes accountancy fees and costs linked to the strategic management of the charity. Governance costs which cannot be allocated directly are apportioned on an appropriate basis.
1.3 Fixed assets
Fixed assets are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation. Depreciation is provided at the rates calculated to write off the cost of each asset less its estimated useful life as follows: Improvement to Building- 2% Computer and I&T-25%
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2. Charity activities
| Charity activities | ||||
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| Total | Total | |||
| Year ended | Year Ended | |||
| Unrestricted | Restricted | 31/03/25 | 31/03/24 | |
| £ | £ | £ | £ | |
| Direct cost of charitable activities: | ||||
| Wages and salaries | 34,755 | 34,755 | 34,755 | |
| Employer's NI contribution | 541 | 541 | 541 | |
| Pension Contributions | 428 | 428 | 1,141 | |
| Children Ministry | - | - | 180 | |
| Storage | 6,675 | 6,675 | 7,322 | |
| Water Rates | 718 | 718 | 735 | |
| Refreshments | 979 | 979 | 3,689 | |
| Premises Insurance | 5,377 | 5,377 | 5,116 | |
| Heat, Light and Power | 1,782 | 1,782 | 2,790 | |
| Repairs and to buildings | - | - | 145 | |
| Cleaning | 1,532 | 1,532 | 1,691 | |
| Church Ministry | 1,775 | 1,775 | 1,256 | |
| Printing, Postage & Stationery | 238 | 238 | 431 | |
| Books, Training & Videos | 143 | 143 | 707 | |
| Telephone, Internet and Alarm | 2,656 | 2,656 | 2,328 | |
| Subscriptions | 574 | 574 | 632 | |
| Travelling and Subsistence | 2,045 | 2,045 | 1,658 | |
| Sundry Expenses | 174 | 174 | 77 | |
| Software and Database | 1115 |
1115 | 1,349 | |
| Charitable and other Donations | 4,281 | 4,281 | 10,890 |
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| 3. Governance costs There was no staff cost and emoluments, no employee earned £60,000 or more per annum. The trustees received no remuneration and no expenses reimbursed to trustees in the year Depreciation on improvement to building 7,866 7,866 6,870 Depreciation on Fixtures & Fittings 2,026 2,026 - 75,680 - 75,680 84,312 2025 2024 £ £ £ Consultancy & Professional - - 725 Legal Fees - 1,110 Accountancy - - - - - 1,835 |
7,866 7,866 6,870 2,026 2,026 - |
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| 75,680 - 75,680 84,312 |
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| 2025 2024 £ £ £ - - 725 - 1,110 - - - |
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| - - 1,835 |
| 4. Net movement in funds for the year This is stated after charging: Depreciation Accountancy fees |
Year ended 31/03/25 Year ended 31/03/24 £ £ 9,892 6,879 - - |
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| 9,892 6,879 |
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5 . Tangible fixed assets
| Improvement to | Computer | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Building | and IT | ||
| Year | Year | ||
| Ended | ended | Totals | |
| 31/03/25 | 31/03/24 | ||
| £ |
£ | £ | |
| Cost | |||
| At 1 March 2024 | 343,945 |
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343,945 |
| Additions | 393,315 |
8,105 | 401,419 |
| Disposals | - |
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| At 31 March 2025 | 737,260 |
8,105 |
745,364 |
| Depreciation | |||
| At 1 March 2024 | 6,879 |
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6,879 |
| On disposals | - |
- | - |
| Charge for the period (2% and 25%) | 7,866 |
2,026 |
9,892 |
| At 31 March 2025 | (14,745) |
(2,026) |
(16,771) |
| Net Book Value At 31 March 2025 | 722,515 |
6,079 | 728,593 |
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6. Current Asset.
| Trade debtors Bank accounts Cash on hand 7. Creditors: amounts falling due within one year. PAYE & Social Security Cost Pensions |
Year ended 31/03/25 £ 46,450 987 47,437 Year ended 31/03/25 £ 1,154 102 **1,256 ** |
Year ended 31/03/24 £ 400 262,762 1,056 |
Year ended 31/03/24 £ 400 262,762 1,056 |
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| 264,218 | |||
| Year ended 31/03/24 £ 1,929 292 2,221 |
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8. Movement in Funds
Total funds b/f (pre-registration) Net Income for the year
| Year ended 31/03/25 £ 164,063 82,961 **247,024 ** |
Year ended 31/03/24 £ 156,684 7,379 |
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| 164,063 |
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