## **New Temple C&S Church (Reg: 1204258)** ## **Annual Trustees' Report and Accounts** ## **For the Year Ended 1[st] Jan. - 31 Dec 2025** ## **Annual Trustees' Report** ## **Reference and Administrative Details** **Charity Name:** New Temple C&S Church **Reporting Period:** 1 Jan 2025 to 31 Dec 2025 ## **Trustees:** - Pastor (Dr) Emmanuel Oladunni Damiro - Akinjide Nathaniel Ayesa - Florence Oladunni-Damiro - Mary Iyabosola Awelewa **Principal Address:** 307 East Street, London. SE17 2SX ## **Structure, Governance and Management** New Temple C&S Church is governed by its constitution and managed by its Trustees, who are responsible for the overall governance and financial management of the church. The Trustees meet regularly to oversee the activities of the church and ensure that resources are used effectively to support its religious and charitable purposes. ## **Objectives and Activities** The church's objectives are to: - Advance the Christian faith. - Conduct worship services, prayer meetings and religious education. - Provide pastoral support to members and the wider community. - Promote community cohesion and spiritual development. New temple C&S Church aim to advance the Christian religion in the United Kingdom for the benefit of the public through the holding of prayer meetings, lectures producing and/or celebrating literature on the Christian religion to enlighten others about the religion, pastoral care and outreach activities and the celebration of religious festivals and by means of broadcasting the Christian religion message of an evangelist and teaching nature. The church continued its regular worship services and community activities during the reporting period. ## **Volunteer Contribution** The Trustees wish to acknowledge and thank the volunteers who supported the activities of the church throughout the year. No salaries, wages, or remuneration were paid during the financial year. The church relied entirely on volunteers support for the delivery of its activities and administration. ## **Financial Review** During the year ended 31 December 2025: - Total income received amounted to **£520** - Total expenditure amounted to **£1,321** . - The church recorded a net deficit of **£801** Despite the deficit, the Trustees remain committed to maintaining the church's activities and continue to seek opportunities to strengthen financial sustainability through fundraising and increased congregational support. ## **Reserves Policy** Due to the limited level of income received during the year, the church's reserves remain minimal. The Trustees will continue to monitor financial resources closely and seek to improve reserve levels where possible. ## **Trustees' Responsibilities** The Trustees are responsible for preparing the Annual Report and Financial Statements in accordance with applicable law and accounting principles. The Trustees believe that the financial statements present a true and fair view of the financial position of the church for the period ended 31 Dec. 2025. Approved by the Trustees on: ___31[st] Jan. 2026__ Signed on behalf of the Trustees: **Name:** ___Pastor (Dr) Emmanuel Oladunni Damiro___ **Trustee Signature:** ________ ___ **Date:** _______31[st] Jan. 2026_______ ## **Statement of Receipts and Payments** ## **For the Year Ended 31 March 2026** **Receipts £** Donations and Offerings 520 **Total Income 520 Payments £** Church Running Costs and Ministry Expenses 1,321 **Total Expenditure 1,321** ## **Summary** **£** Total Income 520 Total Expenditure (1,321) **Net Deficit for the Year (801)** ## **Statement of Assets and Liabilities** ## **As at 31 Dec 2025** ## **Cash Funds** **£** Cash at Bank and in Hand 0* *Balance to be adjusted according to actual bank statements. ## **Assets** The church owned no significant assets requiring disclosure at the year end. ## **Liabilities** No liabilities were reported by the Trustees at the reporting date except normal operating commitments. ## **Independent Examination** The Trustees certify that these accounts have been prepared from the church's financial records and are suitable for a small charitable organisation using the receipts and payments basis of accounting. **Trustee Signature:** _____ **Name:** ___Pastor (Dr) Emmanuel Oladunni Damiro____ **Date:** _____31[st] Jan. 2026_______ **Treasurer Signature:** _ **Name:** ____Mary Awelewa_ **Date:** _____31[st] Jan. 2026____ ## **Financial Highlights Jan. 2025–Dec. 2025** - Income: **£520** - Expenditure: **£1,321** - Deficit: **£801** - Salaries Paid: **£0** - Volunteers: **Yes – church activities operated with volunteer support only** .