CELESTIAL CHURCH OF CHRIST LEEDS CENTRAL FAMILY PARISH (JEHOVAH EPHPHATHA)
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Registered Charity Number: 1207814
Financial Period: 11 April 2024 to 19 February 2025
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’ TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT........................................................................................................... 3 ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 19TH FEBRUARY 2025.....................................................6
CHARITY INFORMATION
Charity Name: Celestial Church of Christ Leeds Central Family Parish (Jehovah Ephphatha)
Charity Number : 1207814
Address : Unit 25 Ratcliffe Mill, 280 Tong Road, Leeds, LS12 3BG
Trustees : Michael Adekunle Adegboyega (Chair)
Adeyinka Anuoluwa Sule
Lucky Ebhohon Ebeleghe
Henry Bolaji Onaolapo
TRUSTEES’ ANNUAL REPORT
The trustees present their annual report together with the financial statements of Celestial Church of Christ Leeds Central Family Parish (Jehovah Ephphatha) for the period ended 19[th] February 2025.
STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT
The Charity governing document is a CIO – Foundation Constitution registered 11th April 2024. The Charity is governed by a board on which the trustees are represented. It meets regularly to review, plan activities and monitor the financial position
OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES
The objects of the Celestial Church of Christ Leeds Central Family Parish (Jehovah Ephphatha) are first to advance the Christian faith in accordance with the statement of beliefs for the benefit in the United Kingdom and in such other parts of the world as the trustees may think fit from time to time.
ACHIEVEMENTS AND PERFORMANCE:
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Weekly worship services held throughout the period.
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Church attendance- There are more than 100 members on the Church Register, 80% of whom are resident within the parish area. The average weekly attendance is 45, but this number increases at festivals and church programmes.
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Welfare and support provided to parishioners in need.
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Provision of weekly church services on Wednesdays, Fridays and Sunday to minister to the physical, spiritual and material needs of the congregants.
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Supported other charities through donations of unused clothing items donated by members
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Developing and training youths in music and playing of musical instruments
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Teaching and lecturing the word of God to people of all races and ages
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Established Food Bank provisions for members, neighbors and immediate environment.
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Working with other Christian agencies and churches in Leeds to advance the preaching of the gospel.
PLANS FOR FUTURE PERIODS
In the near future, the charity aims to expand its operations, move to its own place of worship, and will continue the drive towards providing more benefits to the community. The Charity plans continuing the activities outlined above in forthcoming years subject to satisfactory funding arrangements.
FINANCIAL REVIEW
The total income for the period was approximately £18,000, primarily from donations and charitable activities. Total expenditure was approximately £15,000, leaving reserves of £2159 at the year end. The Charity is in a good position to manage its costs. The main cost of the Charity was for costs associated with renting of the church hall.
RESERVES POLICY
The trustees aim to maintain sufficient reserves to cover at least three months of essential running costs. This provides sufficient funds to cover any emergency expenditures that may arise from time to time. The charity will seek to maintain this level throughout the year.
RISK MANAGEMENT
The charity has assessed all the major risks to which the charity is exposed to, in particular those related to operations and finances of the charity, and are satisfied that systems are in place to mitigate exposure to major risks.
PUBLIC BENEFIT STATEMENT
The trustees confirm that they have complied with their duty under the Charities Act 2011 to have due regard to the guidance on public benefit published by the Charity Commission.
TRUSTEES’ RESPONSIBILITIES
The trustees are responsible for preparing this annual report and for keeping proper accounting records that disclose the financial position of the charity. They ensure that the charity complies with the Charities Act 2011.
CELESTIAL CHURCH OF CHRIST LEEDS CENTRAL FAMILY PARISH (JEHOVH EPHPHATHA)
ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 19th February 2025
1 Receipts and Payments Account
| Category | Receipts (£) | Payments (£) |
|---|---|---|
| Donations | 16,528 | - |
| Charitable Activities | 415 | - |
| (candles etc.) | ||
| Other Receipts (transfer | 639 | - |
| from Ltd company) | ||
| Charitable Activities | - | 15,422 |
| Expenditure | ||
| Total | 17,582 | 15,422 |
Statement of Assets and Liabilities
Opening Cash Balance (11 Apr 2024): £639.57
Closing Cash Balance (19 Feb 2025): £2159.63
Bank balance agrees with the closing cash balance.
Notes to the Accounts
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The charity was registered on 11 April 2024. Prior to registration, funds for the church were managed via a trustee’s personal account and subsequently through a limited company incorporated on 13 February 2024. In May 2024, a dedicated charity treasurer’s account was opened and the balance was transferred. The limited company was dissolved in November 2024.
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All income is unrestricted.
Expense Breakdown
The total charitable activities expenditure of £15,422 consists of:
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Admin Expenses: £687
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Rent/Lease Expenses: £14,638
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Utilities Expense: £96
Approved by the board of Trustee of Celestial Church of Christ Leeds Central Family Parish (Jehovah Ephphatha) on 27th August 2025 and signed on behalf of the church; Henry Bolaji Onaolapo