2025-03-31-accounts - Church Of God World Fellowship

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Trustees' Annual Report for the period

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Period start date Period end date 13 08 2024 31 03 2025

Section A Reference and administration details

Charity name

Church of God World Fellowship

Other names charity is known by Registered charity number (if any) 1209584

Charity's principal address

30 Barretts Grove Stoke Newington London Postcode N16 8AJ

Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20	Trustee name	Office (if any)	Dates acted if not for whole year	Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint trustee(if any)
	Trevor Baxter	Chair
	Delcie Baxter
	Ezzard Nelson
	Luke Baxter
	Ned McNeish
	Rubell Moore
	Doreen Codner

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

Name Dates acted if not for whole year

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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

Constitution

(eg. trust deed, constitution)

How the charity is constituted

General Association

(eg. trust, association, company)

Trustee selection methods

Appointed by general membership of the Church

(eg. appointed by, elected by)

Additional governance issues (Optional information)

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 related parties;
trustees’ consideration of major risks and the system and procedures to manage them.

Section C Objectives and activities

To proclaim and disseminate the Gospel through preaching, printed word, radio, television and by any other means available e.g. internet

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

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Proclamation of the Gospel and Corporate Worship

During the 2024-2025 financial year, the Church of God World Fellowship (CGWF) remained steadfast in its mission to proclaim and disseminate the Gospel. We successfully conducted over 200 church services catering to a diverse demographic of both adults and children.

In response to modern community needs, the majority of these services were delivered via digital and virtual platforms. This "hybrid" approach allowed us to transcend geographical barriers, reaching individuals in their homes and expanding our spiritual fellowship to those who might otherwise be isolated. These services provided a vital space for spiritual growth, biblical teaching, and communal worship.

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)

Pastoral Rites and Life Events

The Church also served as a cornerstone for the community during significant life milestones. We presided over a substantial number of sacramental and pastoral offices, including:

Baptisms: Welcoming new believers into the faith.
Weddings: Supporting the sanctity of marriage within our community.
Dedications: Partnering with parents to commit the next generation to God's service.
Funerals: Providing comfort, hope, and dignified memorial services for bereaved families.

Mentorship and Community Support

Beyond formal services, CGWF acted as a source of practical and spiritual strength. Our leadership provided ongoing advice, mentorship, and pastoral guidance to young people navigating modern challenges. Furthermore, this support was extended to adults within the congregation and the wider community who required emotional or spiritual assistance, ensuring that no individual felt unsupported during times of need.

Additional details of objectives and activities (Optional information)

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

policy on grantmaking;
policy programme related investment;
contribution made by volunteers.

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Section D Achievements and performance

Summary of the main achievements of the charity during the year

1. Volunteer Engagement and Mobilization

One of the charity’s most significant successes this year has been the strategic mobilization of our dedicated volunteer base. We have:

Empowered the Laity: Created structured pathways for congregants to utilize their unique skills, from technical support for virtual services to hospitality and pastoral care.
Fostered Unity: These opportunities have done more than just complete tasks; they have strengthened the social fabric of the church, fostering a profound sense of shared purpose and collective identity among our members.
Community Impact: Our volunteers have acted as the hands and feet of the charity, ensuring that our outreach remains personal and effective.

2. Holistic Youth and Family Support

Recognizing that families are the bedrock of a healthy community, CGWF has significantly invested in the well-being of the next generation through:

Youth Development: Sustaining high-energy programs and a Summer Camps that provided a safe, faith-filled environment for children to build confidence and friendships.
Parental Support: Offering Parenting Classes and resources that equip guardians with practical tools and spiritual guidance for modern family life.
Legacy Building: These initiatives are designed not just for immediate support, but to contribute to the long-term spiritual and social well-being of future generations.

3. Cultural and Spiritual Integration

CGWF continues to be a vibrant hub for diversity and communal worship. Our achievements include:

Diverse Events: Organizing cultural and spiritual gatherings that celebrate our diverse membership, successfully bridging gaps between different backgrounds through shared Christian values.
Hybrid Worship Model: We have successfully maintained a "dualaccess" approach, delivering a wide range of services both in-person at our sanctuary and online via digital platforms.
Accessibility: This commitment ensures that our spiritual message remains accessible to everyone, including those with mobility issues, those living at a distance, or those who prefer to engage from their own homes.

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Section E Financial review

Brief statement of the charity’s policy on reserves

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.

Section F Other optional information

Section G Declaration

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

Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees

Signature(s)

Full name(s) Trevor Baxter Position (eg Secretary, Chair, Chair etc)

Date 31/1/2026

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Charity Name No (if any) Church of God World Fellowship 1209584 Receipts and payments accounts CC16a For the period Period start date Period end date To from 13/08/2024 31/03/2025

Section A Receipts and payments

A1 Receipts	Unrestricted funds to the nearest £ - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -	Restricted funds to the nearest £ - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -	Endowment funds to the nearest £ - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -	Total funds to the nearest £ 124,871 - - - - - - - 124,871 - - - 124,871 6,400 - 410,081 - 9,340 14,073 5,113 21,885 13,695 480,587 - - - 480,587 - 355,716	Last year to the nearest £
Collections & Other Income	-				-
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A2 Asset and investment sales, (see table).
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*Total receipts* A3 Payments
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A4 Asset and investment purchases, (see table)
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*Total payments* *Net of receipts/(payments)* A5 Transfers between funds A6 Cash funds brought forward *Cash funds this year end*
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	-	-	-	- 355,716	-
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	-	-	-	615,538
	-	-	-	259,642

CCXX R1 accounts (SS)

Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period

Categories Signed by one or two trustees on behalf of all the trustees B1 Cash funds B2 Other monetary assets B4 Assets retained for the charity’s own use B5 Liabilities B3 Investment assets	Signature Details Details Cash at bank and in hand Plus balance not brought forward Details Details *Total cash funds* (agree balances with receipts and payments account(s)) Details	Unrestricted funds Restricted funds to nearest £ to nearest £ 259,642 - - - - 259,642 - 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 BishopTrevor Baxter	Endowment funds to nearest £
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			Date of approval
		BishopTrevor Baxter	31-Jan-26

CCXX R2 accounts (SS)

Independent examiner's report on the accounts

Section A Independent Examiner’s Report

Report to the trustees/ Charity Name CHURCH OF GOD WORLD FELLOWSHIP members of On accounts for the year 31 March 2025 Charity no 1209584 ended (if any) Set out on pages 1 and 2 (remember to include the page numbers of additional sheets)

I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity (“the Trust”) for the year ended 31 / 03 / 2025 .
Responsibilities and As the charity trustees of the Trust, you are responsible for the preparation basis of report of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 (“the Act”).

I report in respect of my examination of the Trust’s accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination, I have followed the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act.

Independent I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have examiner's statement come to my attention (other than that disclosed below *) in connection with the examination which gives me cause to believe that in, any material respect:

accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Act or
the accounts do not accord with the accounting records

I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.

Please delete the words in the brackets if they do not apply.

Signed: Date: 29/1/2026 Name: Horace A Edwards Relevant professional Member of the Association of Accounting Technicians qualification(s) or body (if any): Address: 57 Priory Way Harrow, Middx HA2 6DQ

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Section B Disclosure

Only complete if the examiner needs to highlight matters of concern (see CC32, Independent examination of charity accounts: directions and guidance for examiners).

Give here brief details of any items that the examiner wishes to disclose .

N/A

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