Company No: 12794232 Charity No: 1212276
THE REDEEMED CHRISTIAN CHURCH OF GOD HOLY GHOST ZONE SITTINGBOURNE ACCOUNTS 31 AUGUST 2025
GABRIEL CHRISTOPHER & CO. CHARTERED CERTIFIED ACCOUNTANTS BUSINESS ADVISERS & CONSULTANTS SUITE 13 FOREST HOUSE 8 GAINSBOROUGH ROAD LONDON
E11 1HT
THE REDEEMED CHRISTIAN CHURCH OF GOD-HOLY GHOST ZONE SITTINGBOURNE Report and Accounts for the period ended 31 August 2025
COMPANY REGISTRATION NUMBER: 12794232 CHARITY REGISTRATION NUMBER: 1212276
THE REDEEMED CHRISTIAN CHURCH OF GOD-HOLY GHOST ZONE SITTINGBOURNE Reports and Accounts
| CONTENTS | |
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| Charity Information | 1 |
| Trustees annual report | 2-4 |
| Accountant's Report | 5 |
| Statement of Financial Activities | 6 |
| Balance Sheet | 7 |
| Notes to Accounts | 8-11 |
THE REDEEMED CHRISTIAN CHURCH OF GOD-HOLY GHOST ZONE SITTINGBOURNE
Charity Information
Trustees
Pastor Emmanuel Abolarinwa Deaconess Oluyemisi Omowumi Deacon Adetunji Ogunbajo
Company Registration No: 12794232
Charity Registration No:
1212276
Principal Location
24 Church Road Murston Sittingbourne ME10 3RU
Place of Worship
Bankers
Barclays
Accountants
Gabriel Christopher & Co Suite 13, Forest House 8 Gainsborough Road London E11 1HT
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THE REDEEMED CHRISTIAN CHURCH OF GOD-HOLY GHOST ZONE SITTINGBOURNE
TRUSTEES' REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 August 2025
The Trustees submit their annual report and the financial statements of The Redeemed Christian Church of God(RCCG) Holy Ghost Zone Sittingbourne (the church) for the year ended 31 August 2025. The Trustees confirm that the annual report and financial statements of the church comply with statutory requirements of the Charities Act 2012, 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 April 2005.
STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT
CONSTITUTION
The church was constituted under Memorandum and Articles of Association dated 04 August 2020, and was registered as a charity on 24 Februaary 2025 with registration number 1212276
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.
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.
PRINCIPAL ACTIVITIES
The charity's principal activity during the year continued to be the advancement of the christian faith in United Kingdom and worldwide in accordance with the doctrine set out in the statement of faith of our trust deed and the relief of poverty to the general public within our community.
ORGANISATIONAL STRUCTURE AND DECISION MAKING
The church is organised so that the trustees meet regularly to manage its affairs. The administration of the church is managed by the trustees.
REVIEW OF ACTIVITIES DURING THE YEAR
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 Governing documents.
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RELATED PARTY RELATIONSHIPS
RCCG-Holy Ghost Zone, Sittingbourne 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'.
FINANCIAL REVIEW
The charity's financial statement for the year ended 31 August 2025 shows a net increase in fund of £10,572 (Year 2024 was £4,234) increase)
The value of the charity's net assets at 31 August 2025 was a surplus of £82,253. Year 2024 was £71,681 surplus
RISK MANAGEMENT
The trustees have assessed the major risks to which the church is exposed to, in particular those relating to internal controls, operations and finances of the church and have control in place to mitigate exposure to major risks.
GRANT MAKING POLICIES
Under the Common Purposes Agreement (see above), RCCG-Holy Ghost Zone, Sittingbourne has agreed to make an annual contibution 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.
VOLUNTEERS
The church is grateful for the efforts of its volunteers who are involved in service provision, it is estimated that over 800 volunteer hours were provided during the year. If this is conservatively valued at £12.00 an hour the volunteer effort amounts to over £9,600
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.
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.
PRINCIPAL FUNDING
This is provided mainly through voluntary giving of tithes and offerings by the church members. Pledges and donations are also taken for specific projects.
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.
Law applicable to charities in England and Wales requires the trustees to prepare financial statement for each financial year which gives a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charity and of surplus or deficit for the period. In preparing the financial statements the trustees have:
-Selected suitable accounting policies and applied them consistently;
-Made judgments and estimates that are reasonable and prudent;
-Stated whether applicable accounting standards have been followed
- -Prepared the financial statements on agoing concern basis
The Trustees have overall responsibility of ensuring that the church has an appropriate system of controls; financial or otherwise. They are responsible for keeping proper accounting records which disclose with reasonable accuracy at anytime the financial position of the church, and to enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Charities Act 2012 and ( Charities, Accounts and Report) the 2008 regulation requirements. They are responsible for safeguarding the assets of the Charity and hence take reasonable steps for the detection and prevention of fraud and other irregularities.
Approval
This report was approved by the Board of Trustees and signed on their behalf by:
Signature: AdetunjiOgunbajo
Name: Adetunji Ogunbajo
Date: 16/03/2026
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THE REDEEMED CHRISTIAN CHURCH OF GOD-HOLY GHOST ZONE SITTINGBOURNE
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF THE REDEEMED CHRISTIAN CHURCH OF GOD-HOLY GHOST ZONE SITTINGBOURNE
I report on the accounts of the Trust for the period ended 31 August 2025, which are set out on pages 6 to 11.
RESPECTIVE RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE TRUSTEES AND EXAMINER
The charity's trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts.
The charity's trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year (under section 144 (2) of the Charities Act 2012 (the 2012 act) and that an independent examination is needed. It is my responsibility:
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to examine the account under section 145 of the 2012 Act;
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to follow the procedures laid down in the general Direction given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the 2012 Act; and
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to state 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 no opinion is given as to whether the accounts present a 'true and fair view' and the report is limited to those matters set out in the statement below.
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S STATEMENT
In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention:
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(1) which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the requirements:
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to keep accounting records in accordance with section 130 of the 2012 Act
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and to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and comply with the accounting requirements of the 2012 Act have not been met; or
(2) to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
A. G. Oyewole FCCA
Gabriel Christopher & Co. Chartered Certified Accountants, Business Advisers & Consultants Suite 13 Forest House
8 Gainsborough Road London E11 1HT
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THE REDEEMED CHRISTIAN CHURCH OF GOD-HOLY GHOST ZONE SITTINGBOURNE
Statement of Financial Activities for the period ended 31 August 2025
| Notes Incoming Resources 1 Incoming resources from generated funds: Activities in furtherance of the charity 2 Other Income Total Incoming Resources Resources Expended Charitable expenditure 3 Costs of activities in furtherance of: charity's objects 4 Management and governance costs: 5 Total Resources expended Net Incoming/(Outgoing) Resources for the year Net Movement in Funds 6 Balance at 1 September 2024 Balance at 31 August 2025 11 |
2025 2024 Unrestricted Restricted Total Total £ £ £ £ 31,971 - 31,971 28,584 - - - |
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| 31,971 - 31,971 28,584 |
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| 7,221 - 7,221 11,535 13,428 - 13,428 12,095 750 - 750 720 |
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| 21,399 - 21,399 24,350 |
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| 10,572 - 10,572 4,234 |
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| 10,572 - 10,572 4,234 71,681 - 71,681 67,447 |
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| 82,253 - 82,253 71,681 |
All disclosures relate to the continuing operations. There are no recognised gains or losses other than those disclosed above.
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THE REDEEMED CHRISTIAN CHURCH OF GOD-HOLY GHOST ZONE SITTINGBOURNE
Balance sheet as at 31 August 2025
| 2025 | 2024 | ||||
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| Notes | £ | £ | |||
| FIXED ASSETS | |||||
| Tangible Fixed Assets | 7 | - | - | ||
| - | - | ||||
| CURRENT ASSETS | |||||
| Debtors | 8 | - | - | ||
| Cash in Hand/ Bank | 86,446 | 78,124 | |||
| 86,446 | 78,124 | ||||
| CURRENT LIABILITIES | |||||
| Amount falling due within a year | 9 | (4,194) | (6,443) | ||
| NET CURRENT ASSETS | 82,253 | 71,681 | |||
| 82,253 | 71,681 | ||||
| LONG TERM LIABILITIES | |||||
| Amount falling due more than a year | 10 | - | |||
| NET ASSETS | 82,253 | 71,681 | |||
| Unrestricted | 82,253 | 71,681 | |||
| Restricted | - | ||||
| TOTAL FUNDS | 11 | 82,253 | 71,681 |
Approved by the Trustees and Signed on their behalf:
Signature: AdetunjiOgunbajo
Name: Adetunji Ogunbajo
Date: 16/03/2026
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THE REDEEMED CHRISTIAN CHURCH OF GOD-HOLY GHOST ZONE SITTINGBOURNE
Notes to the financial statements for the period ended 31 August 2025
ACCOUNTING POLICIES
The accounts have been prepared under the historical cost convention and in accordance with the Statement of Recommended Practice - Accounting and Reporting by Charities (SORP 2005) issued in March 2005 as modified for smaller charities.
1. 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 and interest received during the year from investments and accounted for as unrestricted-funds.
| 2. Voluntary Income: Donations Tithes & Offerings 3. Grants payable - institutions Word Evangelical Mission (WEM) RCCG Central office Other Charities Donations |
Unrestricted Fund Restricted Fund Total Fund 2025 £ £ £ 31,971 - 31,971 31,971 - 31,971 2,025 £ £ £ 5,621 - 5,621 1,100 - 1,100 500 - 500 7,221 - 7,221 |
Total Fund 2024 £ 28,584 |
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| 28,584 | ||
| 2024 £ 6,235 1,550 3750 |
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| 11,535 |
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4. COST OF ACTIVITIES IN FURTHERANCE OF CHARITY'S OBJECTS
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.
| 2025 Unrestricted Restricted Total Funds Funds Funds Visiting Ministers' Expenses 450 - 450 Motor Expenses - - - Conferences, events and anniversary 1,070 - 1,070 Welfare and Hospitality 3,405 - 3,405 Christmas expenses 1,206 - 1,206 Volunteers' Expenses - - - Rent & Rates 4,889 - 4,889 Repairs & Renewals - - - Printing, postage & stationery - - - Travelling expenses - - - Sunday School 427 - 427 Holy Communion 223 - 223 Outreach/ Evangelism 1,273 - 1,273 Website 485 - 485 13,428 13,428 2025 Unrestricted Fund Restricted Fund Total Fund 5. GOVERNANCE COSTS £ £ £ Legal & professional fees 750 - 750 Depreciation - - - 750 - 750 6. NET MOVEMENT IN FUNDS FOR THE YEAR 2025 The net movement in funds for the year is stated £ after charging: Legal & professional fees 750 Depreciation of tangible fixed assets - Bank charges & interest - 750 |
2024 Total Funds 250 60 1,128 4,548 935 976 3,550 50 398 200 - - - - |
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| 12,095 | |
| 2024 Total Fund £ 720 |
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| 720 | |
| 2024 £ 720 |
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| 720 |
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7. FIXED ASSETS
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| Cost At 1 Sep 2024 Additions in the year Disposals At 31 Aug 2025 Depreciation At 1 Sep 2024 Charge for the year At 31 Aug 2025 Net Book Value At 31 Aug 2025 At 31 Aug 2024 |
Church media equipment Furniture, Fixtures & Fittings Total £ £ £ - - - - - - - - - |
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8a. 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: Church & office equipment 18% reducing balance Musical Equipment 18% reducing balance
18% reducing balance 18% reducing balance
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| 8760:795. DEBTORS Member's Loan 9.CREDITORS:AMOUNTS FALLING DUE Accruals Creditors 10. CREDITORS:AMOUNTS FALLING DU 11. FUNDS At 1 September Surplus/(Deficit) for the year At 31 August |
2025 2024 £ £ - - - - WITHIN ONE YEAR 2025 2024 £ £ 750 720 3,444 5,723 4,194 6,443 E AFTER ONE YEAR 2025 2024 £ £ - - - - Unrestricted Restricted Total Total Funds Funds Funds Funds 2025 2025 2025 2024 £ £ £ £ 71,681 - 71,681 67,447 10,572 - 10,572 4,234 |
2024 £ - |
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| 2024 £ 720 5,723 |
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| 6,443 | ||
| 2024 £ - |
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| 82,253 - 82,253 71,681 |
11.1 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.
11.2 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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