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NivgRSAL PRAYERCR onteTrts of the Fina for the Year 21125 P8t Referente 44d Admlnlstratlvt Detalls Report ofthe Trnstees 2 th 13 Report of the Independent Andltors 14 to 15 Statement of FIAinell Attfvltks 16 Balinet She 17 C8$h Flow Statement 18 P4otes to the Cash Flow Ststement 19 Notu lo the Flnanelal Ststements 20 to 27 Detalled Stateme#t tsf Fln•mcl*l A¢ttv#l 28 30
UNIVERSAL PRAYERGROUP MINISTRY for the Yer Ended JI March 2025 BOARD OF TRUSTEES Mr Peter Yaw Amankwa Dr Kojo Menyah Dr Emmanuel Olok4 FCA. FCCA. CeMAP Mr Jerry Nii'fawiah N4r Lesli¥ Boafo Mrs An8ela Smith - Chair - Resigrd 8th June 2025 OPPOiTrt¢d 23rd Au8U5t •025 app)inwJ 23rd August 2025 SENIOR PASTORAL TEAM kcN' samuel Ohene-Aprdku, IknminioTr Centre, UK Rev Dr Sh8dra¢h Of05uivarc. Freeth Cer¢tre Intrrnational, UK kev Ben Kord Fathevs Heart Centr& Birn)inghAm, UK ASSOCIA TE PASTORS Rev Mrs B¢ity Oh¢De-Apraku, Lknmiftion CcntrG UK R¢v Mr% t)omthy Ofo%uware, Frecdorn Centre Inlernation8t, UK Pu5tor Se8un Lawal. Dominton Chapel. UK PJslur F¢mi Ilori, Dominion Centre, UK P&%ior Kw8ku Saryn8. Dominion ctsy. London. UK Ptor Albert Tetteh. Dominion C¢ntr¢. &)uth Lonthn UK Pustor Li8ht 7.a8la80, freedom cent International. TelfiKd. UK P&%tor Kelvin Barfour. Fredom Centye Intemaiional. Lulon. UK Rev Assibey Lloafo. Frttdom Centre International. Peckham. UK Rev Y#w Adom-Frempah Jnr.. Freedom Centre Internaliongi. Edinburgh. UK R¢v Njcri Whi¢¥. Ciiy-femplc N&irobi - Keny Rev Jonuh Mungai, City Temple Ntkuri - KettyA ADMINISTRA TION Mini.4ler Richard Owusu-Adu. Administrator. thminion Centre. UK Mi55 Beryl-Ann Agodi. Administra, Cenire Intcmational, UK mi5 Amna Adainu(>, Admini¥tralor. Fttlherf5 Htsrt Centsr. Bimitn8h#m, UK OTHEI Phillip Osei-Hwere, Pft)jea maner. Freed(m Ccntrc 1nt¢rni1. UK Audltors Churtcrcd Certified Accountants & R1#ed Auditors ljnit 2. Ground Floor. Fountayne Business Centre Broad Le London N15 4AG Bnktrs Metro Bank HSBC Bank B8rclays Bank
PRAYER P MINISTRY ri of the Trusites r r the Year End l Mreh 202 The Tnjstees present their rwrt for ihe ye en(kd 31 Marth 2025. MJSSJON STATEMENT To dttlar¢ the unu)mwomisin8 (1 of the Kin8<kJm of God to prewl and futyre 8amtion4 raÉs¢ ovty¢omers set the egptive$ fre¢. Th¢ Universal Prayer Group Ministry IUPGMI is a wister1 Christian chariiy dediead ts) proclaimin8 the Gospel ofjesus C.hri8t And serving communities IM)th spiritually ond Socily. The charit). fulfils its mi&%ioo throu8h 8 fdn8e of ommuniiy-focused programmts and inclusiv¢ ¥iivili¢s designed w med the spiritual. emotion81. and 181 needs of individuals and familie5. Its core objeciive is lo make the messa8e of faith and transfOrmlOn accessible all. while pn)moiing unity. empiweTm¢nL and wsiiivc community impa OWECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES Objettives Aims PRINCIPAL TIV During the opcratiri8 year 2024-2()25, Univtnal Prnyer GTDUP Ministy IUPGM) ctN)tinued to advanee its th8rithbl¢ and spiritual obje¢tiv4 which include.. l. Increasing ron8re881ion rncmFwship O$S 1 branches. 2. PTomotin8 Spiritual 8n)wth among memEa5 and TKTrn-m¢mber5 through evangelism and eommunity outre4th. 3. EnhcIng Youth PTogrammes and childcare rKovisions benefit t)th chureh memFth and loul communitie& 4. Providing edu¥aii()nal &nd trainin8 OPIM)rtuThits¢s in Infornution and Communi(ion ThnOlOgY IICTI. FirsL Ald So¢i41 Care. and l.ife Skills. 5. Contributin8 ¢0 I41 guthoriiy and community decision-making trthjies by rw)minatin8 qualified m¢mb¢T3 to participate in the%e int¢iative5. 6. Portnerin8 wilh oth¢r 8TrJ OrganilOn$ delivtr MUnItya5ed pyojects $S the re8ion5 wh¢r¢ UPGM branches are located. 7. LxtLnding ¢haritable relief to individuAJs facin8 har<1 i1 mi55ionary WO in Africffj A$È& and Europe is suspendoj until turther notice due ¢0 financial limitation 8. A¢quirin8 and developin8 Suitable premi in new locatnS to expnd the mini5tyS Work ond accessibility. Pwbllc bentnt In prcparin8 thk) f¢poTL ih¢ Truslce5 have had full re8drd the ChaN¢y Cvmmlssiim's 8uidance on the adv8nc¢ment of religion for the public benefit. This rep(rt ouilines in ddwl how UST5 acliviiies have fulfilled these eh#ritable pury)05es over th¢ ytar. The charity h&s remaind activel). involved in Chris(ian outreach pro8fdmmes w)d minis. aclivities aimed at increasin8 awareness of the Christian faith 8nd sweadin8 the ¥t MI 8QSFKJ of k5us Chri VoluDtttrs Thc commitment and dedt¢ation of our volunteer5 rcmain at the heart ofthe ¢harity's ope1alis. Many of our longstanding volunlttr5 have ser4'ed faithfijlly for several year& ntributing their time, skill& and experience ihe ministry's sucees& Approximately five volunteers eurrenily serve 8n avern8e of ihree knur5 [r week on Suttdays or de5i8nad worship days. This equaies tts around 780 voluntrer hours per year. B&8ed on the n&tional minimum wage for over-21s {£11.44 p¢r houT}, this represents a finan¢ial value of £8,923 which. although noi flted in the Statement of Financi8] A¢tivities {SOFA), demonstrates the vital contriltiOn of our volunteers th¢ot)8Oin8 mission ofupGM. Pag¢ 2
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NIVE AL PRAYER GROUP MINISTRY ort ofihe Trusites f rtbeYe8rE ed 31 Mreh 202 ORIECTIVE 2- SPIRITUAL CROWTH OF MEMBERS ProgrAmmes for Wom¢ The ivomen's ministries across Universal Prayer Group Ministy eontinucd to fl¢xLrish in 2024-2025, uniting '0Mn thnwgh pra)'er, fellowship, and discipleship. The FCI Womtns Ministry. as Women of a Dhfferen( SpiriL held quarter]y in-person servi¢eq titled One Night with the Kin& which exp¢rien¢¢d $iead)' grtsMth and 8rtater participaiion from Mvm¢ of divers¢ backgrounds. These 8atherings crcatcd oHxyrtwiiiies for spiriiual reneMl and fellowshiw fostering unity among women in both the ¢hurch and ihe wider ¢ornrnuntty. At Iknminion Centr< the Yoke Breakers Women's Ministry remained ¥ vibrani and spiriiually enriehin8 arm olthe church. ThYou8h monthly M78& retrcats. and special events, women were equipped and inspira to wk Eoldly in their faith. The on¢-day retr held Thum)ck Holtl on 22 June 2024 provided & valuable space for rellcciion and perso1 groMth, while the Mothels Day eelebraiion and ¢nd-of-year thanksgivin8 service reinforced the minisiry's commÈtm¢nt to horH)urin8 and emrA>wering women. Weekly Monday online prayer meetin8s also seTved as a consisient platfomi for int¢r¢ession. with Mem1 leadin8 sessions to strengthe¢) their .spiritual gifts. The mini%lry further prioritiscd mentorin8 youn8¢r women in collaborntion with the Youth miniry. helping them develop reqTrlitnL. faith. and leadership. Thc LatK)ur Room. launchcd in 2017. continurAI nurture women from various churches and baekgrounds. off¢ring mrntOrin8 clinÈcs. conferen¢e& and weekly onlint prayer sessions thar emJx)th'eT women lo realise their God-8iven P)tenti. Proirnmthes for Me Thc Men'% Ministy, Men in Aciiott, experienced 8 dynamic year marked by 8rowth. purws4 and fellowship. Under the leadcrship ol. its executivc oTrmmi¢tee and by Gods grnce. the mini%ty focused on the holl1¢ well-being of mcn-spirilually, m¢nt#lly. physically, and financially. Prnyer remained centr81 to its misshon. wkth r¢8uIAr online prnyer mectin8s brin8in8 men tO8eiher to Èntercedc for families and ihe Church. Key hi8hlights included the inaugural session on 15 March. Ihcm¢d ContendinB for the Future. artd J follow-up meeling on 15 Novemt¢r, trM)th of which stren8thenod the fellowship's spiriiual foundallon. Beyond pruy¢r, the ministy eMb¢d a ljolistic aPprh through initi1VeS wch the Spiri4 Soul, and B(NJy Tune-llp seminar gn 20 April, leaturin8 expcrts includin8 Linda Bryan Inutriiionisi}. Andrth%' Bryan {fitness coach). and Dr. Chino OkUl)s. Topics coveMI he<hy IÉvin8 r¢very. and hyTKrtenshon aMWeThe accompanied by free h1th reeDIngS ihai had lifcNihanging tsu¢¢omes. A mernor&bl¢ Fgthw'3 followcd. featurin8 prayry slnN a Bolf ouitn8 ai TopGolf. and a celebrary service led by PaSr Jonathan, durinB which exemplary men were recA)gnised for their contributii)ns. The ministry 8150 SUPFrf>rted youth develowi bj. financilY conlriEMJtin8 to the New Day y¢wth ¢onference in Nonvi¢h and mainthined cn8a8erntnt throu8h gn active WhatsApp group that fostered f¢llowship and encourn8ement. Lookin8 ahead. Men in Actton remains committed to tIldin8 5tron8cr famili communities and spiritual leader& PNyer Mlttijtry The Prdyer Ministry remains the 5piribJal EAcklxJne of UnÉwers8] Proyer Group Mini51ry, f05Lerin8 an atmosphcre of conliniial iniercessiow thanks8ivin8- and Spiritual renew8J thft)u8hout the Jetr. Regular pr4yer meetings-knlh online and iii per50n-bTOU8ht mernbers tO8ether to seek God's guidat)ce for the church. familie& and the %fvider wmmunity.. Early mornin8 praycr se55ion& ini¢rcessory chains. and spwial f&Ing pro8fdmmes pn)vided opFK)rtunilie5 for Memr5 to deen their faith and wiiness tangible breakthrou8h5 in their livi¥. The minisiTr' also collalx)rat¢d ¢losely iiith other departments during major even(s. en5urin8 every activity ?$ undergirded by Prayer. Through tts unwai'ering commitment to corporate al Individu intcrcwion, the Prayer minis continues IQ 51¥rn8tha] the 5piriiual foundaiion of the ¢hur¢h, i8nit¢ r¢viva]. and emrx)wer lleyerS kn wajk in faith and ViLI0ry. Te*chlng Minlstry P8ge 4
NIVE AL PRAYER GROUP MINISTRY rt of tlit Tru51 for tbe Yt8r ETrded 31 MYch 202 The Teaching Ministry wnrtnued io equip believus 1th a strong biblical foundation and ptICal Christian living .skill& Central to this misson is the Sch(K)l of Minisiry and DeVelOthL which offers slntclured Sundaj classes for members to grow in Scriptur understandin8 and lethrship. mid. online Bible siudy webinars have exnded xcessibility, allowin8 members to Participa ]Ygardless of schedute or k)cl0). These rnteractive sessions ¢n¢ouraged act5Ve en8a8ement (hr4)U8h tesiimoni¢& refle¢tion& and quesÈioD4 fomering dwr learning and communtty mI)ection. Through its blended leaming appn)a¢h-combining in-pu50n teachin8 with virtual tesour¢e5-the Te4chin8 minis ¢on¢inues ¢0 ali8n with the vision of DomiNiot) Cet)tre #Dd UPGM to r4ise leaders Spirit-fill¢4 knLN.1J$e0bl ond eqiiipp¢d IQ elle¢tivel} Niithin the church and ihe wider world. PT8i5e and Worship Minisiry The Praise and Wothip Ministy maintained its rol¢ ift lthling Spirit-filled Suv1 ¥ccruitin8 new musi¢iatts and sin8 and organising ¢onc¢rts as evangelisiic OprtUni11cs. Th¢ Prayer and Inrcessory Ministy ied on faiihfully despite challenges with o¢tendanL¥. holdin8 re8u13r conferen¢¢ ClS, Iveekly h¢ring& and trdininB s¢ssions strengihen memb¢rs' commitmeni io prayer. lThese ministries wue vital in mainthining a culture of worship and ini¢rcession within the Church. Though t¢ndance for sorne prdyer meetings had noi )'d returned pre-pan&mi¢ levels, dedicaied membcTS ¢nsured coniinuity and impact throu8h pu5ev¢rance and fwth. By OnI151n8 prayer. worship, and fellowship. th¢5e ministries eontinued to sustain the ministy's vision. irtspirt spiritual rcnewal. ond serye &s a baCke for lh¢ ¢hur¢h's growth. Home Care Fellowshlp Thc Florn¢ c.are Fellowship continued kn function as a wmersione of Spiriiual connection and discipleship ivithin Dominion C¢ntye. Mceiin8 tx)Ih in person and online thmugh PlrOrmS such 7AM)m, Google Meeu and WhatsApp, these fellowships provided SptS for Bible 51udy. dIv$S1on. and muiua] Suprt. Members valued the infornhal 5ettin8, which encouraged opcn dialogue. pa%ioral ¢are. ond a 5cnse of belon8in8. Fellowship laers played a pivotal role ifb promoiiftg consi3tcrtl P8rtIClP8tion and numiring spirilual 8Towth. The ini111ve 50 welcomed eommunity, members outsid¢ the church, servin8 as a key avenue tor Outrch and integration. Water Bmptlsm In kttpin8 with the church's d(Ktrine and long-stsndin8 Christian trndiiion. thirty-five membtts participatd iTh water baptism during ih¢ year. This wred (wdinanee remains a vit81 ofthe ministy's spiritual journey and commynal life, 5ymlM)li5in8 Qh believevs public de¢lar#tioft of faith and new life in Chri. The trApti5mal 5¢rvic¢s w(rc marked by atmosph¢r¢ ol. joy.. wotship. #nd thank58Évin8 as family manber& friend& and the widw congr¢881ion gAth¢red to wi(ne55 and cclebrow these txvfound mornents of 5piriiual Ttnewal. FAch baptism represent¢d a t¢]monY of rSOnal transfc)rnialion and a reAffJrtnatkon of th¢ chur¥h's mission belicvw5 In thcir wa]k with God. wa baptism coniinues io play a ¢entrdl role in the spiriiual Browth. discipleship. and fellowship of tk)minion Centsr members. It setve5 nol only as on outward expru5ion of inward faith but al as a fow)dational SWI tn the believerfs wmmitment io serve wkthin the body of Christ and ihe broader cornmunity. Through these bHptism& th¢ ministy reaEM)S its dedic41ion to raising dis¢iple5 who live out thetr faith wth conviction aTwJ purlSe. Retreat$ & Cmp Mettln Throu8houi the Je8r, dtyartmental rneetin8& pfd)'¢r servi¢e¥ Mnd SL7nin8rs were condycted Fx)th online and in pcr50n to nLtrtiire members, spiriiul 8rowth. Each minis¢ry within tkninion Centre mwintsind its monthl)" ptxyer service& ensuring thal the con8re8ation's 5piriiuai needs were ¢onsistcnily meL Quar1>. lea4e]ship retrtats and 5eminaTS provoj trnnsforniative. fostering renval, unity.. and deew faith among tArtieip8nts. These everbts nol only stren8ihen¢d leadership capacity but also served as a ¥11 outreach tl-ManY attde¢& including family and frienits of membm. latrr joined the church as a resuli. While FCI'S annual Lwnp meding remains su4)ended due to rising organiwionat Co$ its weekly two-hour prnyer 5ervicfy Frceth)m Time, has reins¢od * FCI Pcckham. Led by the local pastor, (his Thursday morning 8*hIng has re<srablished a rhy1hm of eoryxTrrate prnyttand Spirits ftIIow5hip. OWECTIVE 3- PROVIDE CHILDREN AND YOUTH PROGRAMMES Page 5
UNIVERSAL PRAYER P MINJSTRY ort oflbt Youth ProErmmes Sevvkes The Youth Ministy continued play a prvotal role in equippin8 youn8 twple to novigaie spiritUAI, wcia]. and rsonal ¢halleng 1th confidence and faiih. Through Sunday sch(xJl ¢l&sse& Bible Audie& Mvtship serviees. and rnentorship. the ministry pr(>vided both spiritual gn)unding and wactical life ski115 to prep8r¢ youth for leadetshrp and purrM)seful livin8. IntQTaciivo $oB8ions 4)ddroBs¢d ¢ont¢rnwrnry ]U¢$ such os pew prwsurc. l&tIonShi pmonol dclopM¢n¢ whilc alsu promotin8 prayer. Morship. and wmmunity engagement. W0shopS were held throughout the year to develop essential skills in public speaking, a)¢repreneurship, and carrcr plannin8. A key highlighi of the yeAr was partiCl10n the New Day Youth Conference (29 July - 2 AUg$t 20241. where 33 youn8 people Iwm DLTrminion Centre experienced tran5fonn8tive wrnhip. tr¥hing. ond recreational activitie5. The You¢h Alive C(TrnterenLY {30 Au8USt- I September 20241. them¢d Next Gen¢rnioD. iniroduk%d a new inter8cnerdtional fonnat fealuTinB worship nights. vutd(K)r ie4rn-buildin8 activili¢& discussions on idthiity and rdtiti(m5hips. ry1 ¢v¢nts inspired youih io deerKn their faith and 5tr¢ngthened unity withit) the ministy. Beyond 18r8e gatherin8& the rninisty ereatal safe ¥ces such The 111 7A)9 Christian-centrd entwthinment and f¢llow5hip plaifoThn-and olTtted oDe•oll-one mentorin8 for cduciti¢)n and ¢weer 8ui4an¢e. Social medi& and online plaif()ms remained vital tlS ¢n808emenL allowin8 yOiln8 pcople lo stay connected and grow spiriiually. The FCI Regenerntion Youth Ministry also wntinued to trovide toth In-Pn and online 5er¥itt5. wi¢h its annual youth conference in Augusi 2024 attr8Ctin8 over 200 atlende¢s across three day& Through these inkliative5. UPGM'S youth departments remuin commitled to raisÉn8 a g¢ner8tion ofspiril-filled lekrs p)5ilivcly influence the church and SIety. Chlldren'l Mlnlitry The Children's Ministry of Dominion Cenlre o)ntinued wovide a wm, Iiurturin& and spiriwatly nChing envirortmthi for children a8cd Six months lo Iwelv¢ years. Spirii-filled and trained achers delivered stru¢tUTed biblical tTaining designed to help children understand th¢ Word of while developing key values of lovo rwL and inte8ri¢y. The ministry otTered dynami¢ and agevapproprla FO8rammc5 incorratin8 bibli] 1¢sg)ns, musiq and Cle]Ve IrnIng Iniiiatives such As The Bi8 Talk cncourd8¢d thil(trcn to cxplore r-life them&8 likc education. financial stcward5hip, and making iyise chtsices within a Chri51ian framework. lie8ul8r gdivities-including Bible quizzes, movie d&ys. fun events. and ctsmpetitions.kept children en8a8ed and inspired. The Childm's Day c¢bl0 in October and the chri.stmas Th&nk5¥ivin¥ l)arty WLY¢ maivr highligh rLun8 music, coslumc4 8ift& and fOnanCeS thaL stsrngthened wmmunity bonds amon8 f4milies. The I'.Cl Children's Minsstry a150 h¢ld w¢¢kly Bible cla$5es for Chilthen 2-1 l. drawin8 around l(X) attendees e4ch Sunday as part of th¢ chur¢h'$ Ba¢k-trthurch initiativ& Thc cl&sse5 cread an in¢1$1¥¢ spatt where and childrcn could engage simultsneously in spiritual ac(iviÉies. Teacher5 received ongoing 58feguariling and child wotectson trdiTrin8 to ensure that all children were nurtured in a safe atKI suprAKtive cnvironmenL The Minis remains committed to rai5in8 future Christian Irdders and foswing faith-bawj family gfDwth within the widercommunity. OWECTIVE 4- PROVIDE EDVCATIONAL TRAINING UPGM'S commitment to education and prywnai developnKnt cofflinu through a ran8¢ of mentorin8 and training programmt5. The FCI Regeneration Youth Servi¢es offervl yOg pw)le rrtI[l gukdance in lem]C. weer, ottd rinancial plannin8 while fosteriftB spiriwal MtY. At tK)minioft Centrt the Wotncn's MÈnisty and The LaTrUr Rwm partred Mryth the Youth MinÈsty to hold monthly mentoring %ssion5. Th¢5e 5e5SLo% addressed key lopics such as behaviour. rarffr developmenL personal character: and life planning.hdping rArticipants build resilience. seif-awamw and faith4frtvth Icathrship qualiti Page 6
NIVERSAL PRA YER CROUP MINJSTRY rt ofibe T[S(eS hey rEn ed 31 M8rth 202 Through these initiatives, the minisuy LX)t)iinues supp)rt b)th ytyJth and adults in dLwelopin8 essentia] life Skill pr()moting educalio and empowering indiYidu815 to fuifLI G]-gIVen rAJniial in their ¢lK)sen fiekl OBJEcfIvE 5- PARTICIPATE IN LOCAL DECISION-MAKING AND COMMUNITY Ef4GACEMEI¥T UPGM and its affiltated ministrieg ACtiv¢ly with Trthriti IOLXI and wional bodi•s to prornots Gooiol ooh10n, faith-based colla1x)rlOrt. and communtty de¥¢bCDL ' Common Pury. A network of exlneed pY)fe5sion81s who meet shart btst prle¢S and wntribute to mmuniiv projects. A memtr of ourehurch currffltly 5uves on the sering commiuee. Southwark fi)r Jesus.. A ¢oalitbon of churthcs To$s the Lon&Jn Borough of Southwark workin8 tOBether to promoie uniiy. wciul improvemenL and spiritual growth. Our thurch has lIve representation on its sleerin8 committee. Transti)rn) Bexley Borough: An irtterfaith nctwork that trKin8S tO8¢thtt rewesentstive5 from diif¢ren¢ faith groups to collai)oraie (In community iniltativ¢s. Our chh contributes through iK)ard-level participation. ' Ghana Christian Couneil UK & Ireland IGCCUKI: uifjm. thft)ugh FCI. eontinue5 to play an a¢tive ft)Ic in this umbrella organisaiion supwrting Ghartaian-led ¢hurth¢s in thc UK. One of cmjr plS serves &$ the Chair, representing and advvralin8 fi)r the in¢crcs15 of ihese con8re8ion$. F.vangcltcal Alliance UK: UPGM remains a pmud memlr of thi5 national Wy w¢ites chh¢S, (>r8ani5alions, and individuals a¢rtsss the UK for the advanctmenl of the 8ospel. ' African ('.aribbean F.van8elical Alliance IACEAI: Membership in this network further str¢n8thens UPGM'S eommtthitht ¢0 diversity and inclusion within the wider Chrislian communÉty. PvliLe & Clergy Initiative IHarin8ey}: In PaerShiP with th¢ M¢tyoFrf)litan Police. UPGM suNkns tnitiative5 aimed at reducin8 crime rales and huililing tru betiveen law enforcement and r¢sidents. I laringey Peace Alliance: I'he ministr>. actively SU)n$ this ini111ve to tttluct street violence and imprnve family relationships within lo¢¥1 wmmuniiie& especially youn8 p&)ple. Thr()ugh these strategic pArtner5hips arml civic ¢nga8em¢n UPGM wniinues play an influen¢ial role in shaping wsitive change within the communities il serve5. OBJECTIVES 6 & 7- COMMUNITY-BASED PROJEcfs AND CHARITABLE HARDSHIP RELIEF Pr190n Mlthtstry The Pri50n Mini5ty remained 5teadfag in its mission to share the gospel. bftn8 hope. and encouragement to 5nmths at FIMP Ro¢hcster &nd HMP Feliham. Monthl). visiLs to HMP Ro¢hesier inrludcd Sunday Servi Bible studÈes. and porticipation in the six-week Power of G(KNJ Advice IPOGAI programm< knthich Ixmiinucs ts) rryeive p)sitive feaba¢k from prisoners seeking sptritual gr0h. Despite occlOal 5taffm8 chblluJBes within the Prirt system. chaplwns eon5islently rewTrrte(l incrvdsing engagement and rtnewoj inl¢res1 in faith 8mong inmate5. At HMP Feltharn, vistts were condu¢d on an apFrovaJ basis thje ty ongoin8 ratrtin8 and s¢alTshorts8es. Neverthele&s, Dominion ctre volunteers rcmained commilted SUFWlin8 plainrY [gramMe5 by facilitatin8 Btble S¢udie5 and dsslribuling spiriiual rewurces such books. birthday Car and devotional m#t¢ri&ls. These acts of service brought eThcourd8emeni to prisoner& many of wh)m Sh8d te5tillK)nkes of transforniauon and renewed faith. LkIng ahead. the ministry plans to exwdnd its outreach by supp)rtkn8 the families of young 0[rders*$pe¢lI>. durin8 ChristhJa5 and Mothews Day-through the provision of gift hamrws and p&4oral care. ThKs lXpa55lonale iniliatiw¢ reflwts the ministrys bro1 vtsion to extend ChriS love Fryond wiyjn walls and into the community. Commmntty and IntsrD#tioRg1 O•treAch Page 7
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NIVERSAL PRAYERGROUP MINI TRY rth r th¢ Yat Elld 31 Marth 2025 M¥rrl•gu, Dedr¢tion4 #Ad Cbureb Events During ihe 2024-2025 year. three nwria8¢5 were regisred and 1]emtsed. thrt¢ naming ceremonies were cortdueted. and twelve children were dediC¢d to the Lord at lknmtnk)n Centr¢. There 21go 6 mrri48¢s, 12 Ded1¢ation 47 pPIe b4Rid o¢rtw FCI bwwidKG. These milestones r¢fle¢ted ihe ehurch's continued role in 5trengtheninB familtes and celebr8tin8 f8ith-b&8ul commitments. The year also featured aseries of irnpa¢tfvl Chwch e¥enl& includin8: Festival of Thanksgivin813 1 May- l June 2024) lniernlurtaI t)ay (July 20241 l)ominitsn C.'entre South London 5th Anniversary ' Dominion Ccntre 20th Anniv¢rsary IO¢tobtt 2024. themed Next Level Im> ' Next Lev¢[ Praycr P¢5tivals (Ntsvember 2024 & January 20251 Relationship Forum IFebnw 20251 Relationship S¢minar (March 20251 ' l.'Cl Frecdom Impa¢L Conf¢r¢Ke (May 2024) PC.'l F.&slcr C.onven¢ii>n (March 2025 FCI Camp M¢etin8 IAu8U5t 2024) Trc'l Audacily lo l.ive IAu8USt 20241 ' FCI Aulumn Bible Seminar. I0¢ber ' FCI End of Ye8rConvention (December 2024 - J8nu8ry 2025) These events fostCTed unity. celebrnti(m. Spiritswl r¢newal within the conrnion, Mthile a150 51r¢n8thenin8 conn&)nS with the wider ctsmmuniiv. In addition to worship servi¢es and wnferen¢4 UPGM hoAed a rnn8e of community.focused socia] c¥ts, includin8 Intemational Day celeEi0n$. a Communiiy Summtt Barbecue. Chri51m&s Soup Kitchen. Christsnas Hamper Donation Children's Lhrlstrn Party. ond Srn$ Finals Viewin8 with Refrc5hmcnts. Th¢ gatherings provided i)pJx)rtunilies for outre4ch. fellowship. 4nd on¥t11M while prvmvtins iE)¢lu3iYity and 3tr¢n8thcnin8 famil). and communtly Ii¢S. FundTalsln¥ A¢tlvltl Since ils lablIShmen( UÉJiversal Prnyer Grw minis has relioj on ihe gthtr05ity of Ik>nors Io sustain its charitsble iniliattves. The majoritj of contributions gre made by individuals closely LX)nnected wtth the ministy, often throu8h participation &% worshiFvern at one of our churches. In *ldiii¢yL our websiie and social media platfom15 enable wi(kr enga8emcnl. allowtn8 us lo ¢onncct ncw SUprtlY5 and exter our reach b¢yond our local con8re8ations. UPGM doe5 not urtdert8ke d0or-ttdr or telephone fundrsisin8. No fvndr¥tsing wmplaints were received during the year. All donation$ are made volutttarily. Pa8e 9
UNIVERSAL PRA YER GR UP MIN ort of he Trnstres The eharity complies with UK GDPR and maintains a Privacy Policy outlining how [tnal dats is use¢L stored. and protected. Only auihorised Sonnel have access to sutp)rter dats. All thnattons aThJ supForter dats are securely mana8¢d through a central daiabasE with acce55 limited to tratned r¢rsonThel to ensure confidentiality and c<)mpliance. Fundraising 15 conducted in 8ccordanee with the Fundrdising Regula$ Cod¢ of Prtil% and our internal ethical guidelines. TtansparenLy accountability. and p&4or81 %n5itivity ranain the of our approaeh. The charity does not solicii d()nali(Ins Irlim vulrkeTablt individuals and adheres stridl). safeguarding kyoweols concernin8 children and [ts at risk. 11 mini- 5erYi¢qs QTe Frovided tree of charse. thoi irtdiN'idyui'3 porti¢ipation or ACCCSJ to support IJ dependent on financi&l conknbution. Our Lxymmitmenl to rLwnsibl¢ and ethi fundrnising retleets the heart of our mission-to servc communiti&s through faith. cornpwl0 integrity. OWEcfivE 8- ACQUIRE BUILDINGS FORUSE AS PLACESOF WORSHIP Placu ofwonhlp During the year. ¢he ministy ¢oniinued its focus on thelopin8 attd main¢ainin8 suitsble places of worship to meet the gri)win8 needs of its c(Jngregatiorts. RefuTbishment Nx)rk pro8ressed st¢lily * the w)d Green, W¢llin8 and F.dinhur8h ehurch huildings aimed at improvin8 acce&sibiliiy and crtraling a more wclcomin8 worship environmeni. In addition. the ministry ¢oniinuL¥ 10 lease w)d mainthin the prom W¢si Lon(k)D. FCI Luion. cnsuring worshippeT5 in th¢ area have a consi¢1 and mIOnable pl&e to med. LkIn8 8he44 Univers81 Prayer Group Ministry {UPGMI remain$ eommittcd to acquiring additional pYopeni&s in str#tC8ic k)calion5 to accornmthte its expanding congrcgations and to further strengthen its MMUlty prese¢. Tlthes of Worthlp The variou8 branches ofihe minisiry coniinue operd hyild wwship m(hlels combintnB inyson and onltne servlces to meei the needs of members locally and Énternationfjll). Domlnlon Centr¢ (Wood GreeTr) ' Sunduy.. 10.'008m- I:O(Ipm . Worship Strvice lin-tW50n & livtreaMI ' Tuesday: 6:30am . 8:(M)am - Mornin8 Prayer5 {teleplM)ne conference) ' Wedne%day: 7..JOpm . 9:OOtrfn- Prnyer Service & livestrewn) ' Thursday.. 12:(K)pm- l..00pm - Inte¢s5Ory Pra)'u (telephone Ly)nf¢m} ' Friday.. 8.'(K)pm- 9:00pm - Deliv¢ran¢e Prayer (in-pa¥on) Domlnlon ChApel- West Lo#dtstt ' Sunday: I I:00am- 1:00pm - Worship Service {in-puwn & livcstrtaml ' Friday: 7:00pm- 9:00pm - Prayer Meetin8 1 New Believw5' Cl Domlmloth CeDtre- Est London ' Sunday.. 2..30pm - 3..30Èxn- Wornhip Service ' Friday: 7:30wn- 8..30pm - Prayer Meetin8 Domittion CeTr¢re- Souih ' Sunda): 8..00am - 8JOam- Early Morning Pra)'as ltrlephone 0)nferen) ' Sllndav.. l..00pm- 3..00pm- Worship Service lin-pa50nl . Tuesday." 7:JOpm- 8:30pm - Prayer Meding (via Zty)m} FCI I Well11} Sundays.. Pt 10
UNIVERSAL Pk4YER Nl Try st rthey 20 ' 9arn - 1st Family Scrvice 11.'458m 2nd Fami5y Serviee 1.'30pm French St1 ' 2:15pm Youth Service Wedn¢5day'. 7..Ctyn- Mid Week Service Friday: Memberihlp And Vlslt•rs1202&21ll5) McmbcT5hip All br¢he$ Yemained stable, refi1n8 the ministy's sx>ntinutsJ foots on dI1p1¢ship and commynity ¢n8a8¢ment: ' l)ominion Centre (Wood GYcen}'. 550 members and 180 visilors ' Dominion Cha1 {W¢st l.ondonl: 90 memE¢r5 ' Dominion Cenire (East London): 20 membtts ' Dominion C¢ntre {Souih n)n). 17 rnembtrs FCI Membership ACTOSS BrAn¢hes (Wellin& Pe¢kh•n. Luwn. TeifoT4 Edinlw8h Churthesl 1250 EtTorts to enga8e visitors and SnteBra th¢m into thurch life remain ongoing throu8h fdloM¥hip ¥¢ivits¢& new membus, se5sion& and pastordl follow-ltp. Sirat¢Ky for 202>21J26 Following a MPrehenSive review of the mittistry's wfonnwce in fulfillin8 its principal objectives. lefidership teams across all branches have identified key prioritits and inilialives for the (Mhcomin8 year.. Mcmbcr5hip Growth.. Achieve a 5% irrea in aciive m+X)t¢rship thmu8h tsr8eted Community outrcach ¥nd hYId en8a8ement initiali%es. ' Di8ltal Fxpansion.. ImpN)ve th¢ prINhi0 wlty and xce&sibiliiy of ortline bro#d¢ts to expand the church'5 8lob4i digilul rcarh. ' Community Integration.. Increase particltion in th)mmurtity-b•ed prDjffts by S an emphasis on addrsIn8 local needs and buÈldin8 lon8-terni partnerships. Property Dcv¢lopmeni: C¢)ntinue the Tefurbishmthi of key churth prowtics in WIM)d Gr¢uE, Welling, and Edinbjrg whil¢ pursuing a¢qui51tion OPKM)rtunitle5 in Pcckham. Wcst tA>nik)n, Luton, and Telford. Evenis and C.()nferences.. Or8anise additional convcntion& rdreats, and workshops foster spiri81 growth and leaderbhip developrncnt among members ar n-MernE ' Communiiy Partnerships: Enhance cess for kal or8anis8tions to utili5e UPGM church fa¢iliiies for 91. cultural, and charitablc purposes. ' Ynuth and Children's Development.. Exrnd wowmts for ethilthffi #nd youtK focusin8 on edulxtion, Ment01 Dnd communily service. ' OuireaLh an4J Evangelism: Condud rt8u12r chri1n outreath pro8r¥nmes designed wmo sphriwal awareness and the mc55a8e of the 8oyI. l.-aTnily and Civic En8agement.' Strfflgthen lehIng on family Valu rtsrn)nsible cÉtizenship, and s)cial reswnsibility through frorums and works'hvps. ' Lconomic Emw>werment: Encouroge and self4levelo¥ment throu8h semin8r& rnentohI and busin¢5$ training initiative5. Hjbrid Worship ExtATh8ion: Continue nurlwing ¢ongr¥ions 4nd rJKYJJra8in8 Virtual worshippers to jotn in-PLYson servi¢&s. buildin# ft. communiti&s of fatth globally. ' Minisierial Training.. Trnin and commission new rninisters and evangelists to establish and supF)rt chw¢h&% worldwide. Pagell
UNIVERSAL PRAYERGROUP MANISTRY ort ofihe Tru$1 for the Year Ended 31 Marth 21125 These 5tfdte8ie 8oals will help UPGM strengthen its Imp extrnd its and deetth its commitment to both I(1 and international misstons. cont141 univers Prayer Group Ministry IUPGMI continues make a meaningful and l&sting impact on the lives of individuals and communities a¢ross lis branches. The oan]SaIlon rernain5 faiihful lo its mission of spiritual gro. community transfomiaiion. and outreach. The yeaffs aehieveEnents demonstre Aeady wogress in fulfEllin8 UPGM'S objectives. driwet) by fait dedir4tion, and elTeaive leadership. The (rustees glitribuie the ministry's sueetss and growth to sevttd key fKtors: Strong follow-up $yeMS in outrcaeh and evan8¢1ism. ' Active involwement ofservice users<5rrtially )'outh-in decisionvrnakin8 pr(e&se& ' Demonsirnble succe&s in achieving annual objcclives. ' Genuin¢ MpasSion and commitmeni to community welfare. ' i-. tlertive ITainin8 and ernFowcrnient throu8h Bible udy. leadership deveknpmcnL and mentorship. ' Equipping MemrS to become resw)n$ibk. innuential. 8nd faith41riven LYJntrilMLtors within their communities. UPCIM rcmains ¢ommitted cxpandiTh8 its vision, slrengthening its p8rtnathip& and wntinuing to serve God and humanity with excellcnee and integrity in the year ahead. STRUCTURE. COVERNANCL AND MANAGEMENT Governlni Dotument Universal Praycr Grt>up Minislry IUPGMI is 8overned by its row1n¥ De of Tn and is constiwted &$ an unirtcorN>rated chgrity. Statem¢Trt of Tnutet$' Responslbllttles The Trusttts are responsible for pr¢ptsrin8 th¢ R orth¢ Truslefs and finanLi#I S¢m¢ts in wlth appli(¥ble luw and Urtitcd Kirt8dom Accounting Slandants (Unli King&)m Get)trally A¢¢Wj Aca)untin8 Practictl. The 18w applicable to ch8ri1ies in En8land and Wales. the Chariiies Act 2011, Charity IALxounts and Ii¢Forts) Regulations 21M)8 ttnd the provisions of the tnL3t de¢d wuiffs the th1¢¢5 to q>are financi9] Sements for ¢ach financial year which give a true and fair vicw of th¢ sthie of affrS of the charity" and of the incoming rwurces and application of Te50UTCC$. includtn8 the income and extnd]t of the ¢harity for In preFwin8 those financial statements, the IrLee5 8r¢ requir to". ' Selwt 5Uit8ble 8e£ouniin8 p)li¢ies and wly them C{1stentIy. ' Observe the methods and principles ouilined Én the Charities SORP (smen10f Recommettded Pr&cLiL%I. ' Make jud8ements and estimat¢s that are reaxjnable and ryudenL ' State ivhdher applicable accountin8 Standar(b h8ve bLYn follow¢d, Subj io any m&trria] dcpwbJr¢s being disdosed and xplained- and ' Pr¢pare thr accounts on a goin8 conLXrn basi& unless it is inaN)Iwtate to Ume the dwity will continue toope. The trustees are also reswnsible for maantaining rKoper 8c£ounting rerS thai ac¢UrnlY reflect the finan rM)sition of the Lharity at given tim& ensurin8 compliance with the Chariiies A¢t 2011: the rdevanl re8uiations. and the trusi deed. Furthernio. the intstees are aceountsblt for safuard1ft the charity's 8MS 8Th1 are required to tske r¢ason8ble steps to prevent and de£L frdud or other irregularilies. Page 12
NIVE AL PRAYER CROUP MINISTRY of the TTUSt f rtheye r Ended 31 March 20 FINANCIAL REVIEW Flnoneial positffion During the year, incomin8 resources were a combination of Enemi, tith offerin8& gift aid and dot)atiot)s. Overall. wtal income generatal w&8 a(Kll,292 { £lm&934 on 31 Marth 2024}. The Charity made a Surplus of £24,687 {202¥ £155,666). After tskin8 xcount of the owations ofthe ehaTity for the year, the charity's available fLkt)ds p400d tst £6.01 lJ53 on 3 1 March 2025 (£5.97&666 00 3 1 20241. Reserves pollry The charity aims to retsin sufficient free TtSCTves equivaEent to 4 8pprnxima¢ely £2[KI.l. Thc5c re5crYes Hre held in cw of any Sudden decline in income and to ensure we can meet our commitments io providing our serviees and activitie5. Sp¢cifically. Ihes¢ ¢ommitments include our conlraclual obli8ationg in relation (o ouri)utreach w)rk and ¢x)mmilmcnt. STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT Govenblng document The eharity Is controlled by its sovvniD8 (hxumenL A deed of truA and eon5tilute5 an Uninrr4t tharity. STATEMENTOFTRUSTEES, RESPONSIBILITILS Thc trustees are 5nsible for preparing th¢ Rewn of the Tnjsttts and thE financial statements in accordance wlth applilable law and Uniied Kingdom A¢UntIng StsTrd8rds (United Kingthjm Genttally Accepted A¢coyn¢ing Piacii¢el. The law applicable eharities in En8land and W8le& the Charities Act 2011, Charity {Awoynts and Repffisl RegUl10ft$ 2008 und the pr(Trvi5ions of ihe In d¢cd wulS the tru5tee5 to wtpare finan¢ial sthments for e&h financial year which give a true and lair view of th¢ stsie of atywrs of the ch8rÈty and of th¢ incoming re)Ure¢S And applicalion of TeSOUTces. includin8 the income and expenditure. of the charity for thal twiiNJ. In pwng those financtal 5ts1ements, the irusiees are quired to scleci suitable a¢countin8 >]icieS and then appl>. them conSisl1y. observe the methods and principles in the c.harity SORP, make judgcments and estimates th are r¢asoDable and kyudut state whether atplicable a¢¢ounting sthndards have beth followed. subjed to departures dis¢105ed and explain¢d in ihe finan¢iAI sthmen pr¢par¢ the linanaal sthtements L)n the 80ift8 CIXKTrn tsis 1¢$9 il is in8PPmPl* to txtsume thot the charily will Coniinuc in busineu. The trusiees are reShnSible for keepin8 )untIng rtconJ$ which diselose with renable aC¢UTacy at 8lly time the linan¢ial posiiion of the charity and (o cnable them to eftsu that the financ sthtements o)mply with ihe Chorities Aci 2011, th¢ Charity IAc¢oun¢$ and Rew)rtsl Re8ulati3 28 and the provisions of the trust thd. Thry are TesF¥)n5ible ror 5afegu8rdins the &ssets of the ¢hority ond hence for tskiTJ8 T¢nable 5W>s for the prevention and de1)n of frdud 2nd other irre8ularities. Approved by order of the of tn&ffs on 29 January 2026 and sied on its behrby. Dr Emmanuel Oloke- Tn P2ge 13
ort of the Inde ndeBt Auditors to the Trusttts Of UP41VERSAL PIL4YERCROUP MINISTRY OpiDio• We have audited the fmancial stat¢m¢nts of UNIVERSAL PRAYER GROUP MINisfRY {the'¢harity'l for the year en¢kd 31 March 2025 which comprisc the Siatcmeni of Firw)¢ial ActlVilie& the Balance She4 the Cash Flo Statemcnt and notes to the fjnancial statement& iD¢luding a summary ofsignifie4nt aceountin8 [)liCIes. The financial rewjrting framework that ha5 been applied in their preparatton is applicable law and Unid Kingdom A¢countsng sn{jards (United Ktngdom Generally Accepied A¢Lx)uniin8 Prathieel. In our opinion the financial stsÈements: give Él true and fatr view of th¢ stat• (If th¥ ohority's uffoirn OJ ot 31 2025 ond 4Trf its inwming rGryourccs and applicaiion ofresources. for the year then endeil. have be£n properly prepar¢d in accordance with Untd Kingdom Generally A¢¢epta Aixouniit)8 Pr8Ltice: tnd have been prepar¢d it) •¢tt>tdwce with the requirements of the Chariiies Aa 2011. BASIS for oplnlon We conduCiA our audii in accordanee wlh Intcrnati0Th S¢andord5 on Audiiin8 (UK) (ISAS {UKI) and applicable law. Our reswnsibiliti¢s under se SthndBrds arc further dcscribed in the Audiiors. r¢S$]bilitIeS for the audit of th¢ ftnancial siatLments seetion ol our rew>rt. We are indep¢Trdent of the chartiy in accordance with the ethic wuirements thai are relevant li) our audit of the financial statements in the UK. includin8 the FRCs Ethical Stsndard. and we howe fulfilled aur other ethical reSnsibIlItieS in aecordan¢ with these requirement& We believe that th¢ audit evidence we have obthined is sufficient and appropriaie to provide a Ee5is forouropinion. ConeluJlon$ relattht ¢0 gothg ¢oth¢ern In auditing the fin8nci#l SterneTr we have wn¢luded the mistees. use of the 8oin¥ Lx)rKern b85is of accourtlin8 in th¢ prepurali()n of the financial %thiemeTrts is approFria. Based on the work we have Fxrfomirt we have not idtntifJ¢d any matrrial uncthainties relinB to Lwents or ndiTiOnS that, individually or ¢olle¢tively, may ost Si8nificant doubi on the ¢har¢ty'$ ability to continue &8 8 8oin8 wn¢ern for ll period of at leasi twelve months from the finat)cial #aiements are authorised for i55ue. Our respon8ibili¢ies 8nd ihe sNsibl11I¢S of the tsuses with res to 80in8 LX)nctm 4r¢ d1b¢d in the leY8Th1 sections of this rcporL Otbtr irtformtlon The i)Iher intomiaiion comkrises the inforniatiott inclu&d in the wmuaj r¢ixxu irK]udin8 the trustets, rqw other than the rinancial sialements and (wr audilorfs rw)rt thereon. The Irusltts are responsible for the other infomiation coniained within th¢ annual rcpt)rt. Our opinion ort the financial stsm¢nts does cover the othcr infonnaiion and. except lo th¢ exient otlicrwtse ¢xpliLiily siaiLQ in 4)ur we Ik) not rxprr&s any fomi of as5UTance conclusion thero)n. Our rlsnsibl1ltY is lo read the oiher infonn81ion and, in doing so. LY)n5ider whdher Ihe other inforniatioii is materially inconsistent Kviih the financi statcmcnts or our knowled8e obthined in the o)urse of the audiL or othenvise 8ppear3 10 be matcrially misstated. If we identif> such matcrial tD¢onsistencies or appareni matcrial misstatemenl& we are requiJYd to delemiine whether this 8iVCS rise to a Materi misstaiemen( in the financial ststtmcnts themselves. Ir, based on the work we have perfomie4 we conclude that there is a Mfj1 miss1ement of this other inforniation, we are requircd to rew>rt that Thr fjnancial statetnents of th¢ prior period weye auditrd by a wedectsAUdEttx. Th¢ prewtQU5 Auditor expre an unqualified audii opinion the finan¢1 ststements dated 20 We hAve nothin8 to rel on in ihi5 regard. Novembw 2024 Mtter5 on wbicb we are requirtd to r¢port by txteptlo• We have nothing io report in res1 of the following matters where the Ch*ities (ALrounts and R45) Regulations 2008 requires us to rep)rt to you if. in our opinion= th¢ infvnnation given in th¢ Rqx)rt of the Tru#ffs is inconsis1 in any rnaleri respect with th¢ financial sthiements; or SLttYieieni attounlirtg records have not been kept" or the financi ststements are not in agreement with the rniinB records and m$ or we have not received all the inforniation and ¢xplanai(w we rtqUSrt for our wdiL Page 14
ort of the Jnde ndent Alldlt UNIVERSAL PK4YER GRO P MINI R<8pts$lblll1Ie$ of trustees As explained more fijlly in the Swemertt of TnLStee5' ResnSibIlitieS the trusteos are Twnsible for the prep0 of the rinancial statements which give a true and fair view: and for such intemal IxMtrol as the InetS d&¢nttine is nects5ary lo ¢nable the prparaÉiott of financia] statements that Hre fr¢¢ from material mi&8tstrmen4 whethu due kn fiwd or eTror. In preparing the finan¢ia] siatemenLK th¢ tru51ees are re¥KS1bIt f¢K alTrg the drIty'S ability to LY)ntinue &s a goin8 concern, disclosing. &8 Zpplicable. malters related to going conccrn aE the going concern Fwis of accounting wile%5 the trusteey oithor intLaid to liguidatc th¢ tharity or to orhavc ieaiistic al11li¥¢ bul w. Our resPO51bltl¢s ftsr the adIt fyf tb¢ lloneI statemeDts We have been apFKiinted &s audttors utKkr Section l44 ofthe Charities Art 2011 and rqKKt in Acty)rdanee wth the A¢t at)d relevant ulatIonS mtOr h¥vinR effect ihereuttdu. Ow. objec11v gr¢ io obtsin re&soJthle T¢t ab)ui whether the financial atrmenls as a whol¢ aTe fre¢ ftDm mattriHI misstatcmenL wheiher due fr3ud or ¢Eror. and issue a Rert of the Indeptht AjitorS that includes oui opinion. RetL8onable assurance is a high level of tssur8nffj bus is a suar8ne that an audit condueted in acrdanCe with ISAS {UK} will always ddect a matrsial misstatement whth il LXiSt& MisatemenL8 can wise from fr8ud or error ond are considcred ma(erial if, individUty or in the aggre¥a they could renablY te irtfluttl th¢ ewnomic de¢i5ions of users tsk¢n on the ba8is of these fin8nctal Statern An 8uditor conductirk8 an audit in •Ca)rdan with ISA5 (UK) is r¢sp)nsible for obthinin8 yeanIble usurarhcc th8t the ifiancial statements tak¢n as a whole arc frt¢ from matertai misstsmenL whethtt caused by fraud or em)t. Owing lo the inhcrent limitaiions of #n audiL there 1$ an untvoidable risk 50mc rnaterial miss¢atements of the fLnan¢ia] 514temenls m4y be dt¢(e4 even the gudii is prnptrly pl8nned 8nd pwfoE7noJ in aeLM)rdance with ISA5 IUKI. A further des¢rip¢ion of our r&8fA)nsibilitie5 ftsr the di1 of the firr4ncial staents is locAtrd on the Financial Reporting iouncil'% ivebsite wwW.Irc.orB.8dl1lxwIbIIil1c& This description fOrD part ofour Rel of the Jndependent Auditor%. Ust or0r report Thi5 report 15 madc solely io the dwity's os * W, Irdance with Part 4 of the Ch¥rities (Aeeotstts and Reports) Regulations 2(X18. Our audit work h85 been undertrken that we mIt state to the chzrity's ¢rnsttts thosc matters wc hre rcquired ts) slaie lo thcm tn an aUdirS, rert and for no other wpjse. To the fvjlcst extent perniitted by law. we do noi accept or assum¢ r¢8tx)nsibility to anyone ¢Ahtr than the clLArity and ehtritys truts As a &)dy. for our gudtl work, r(>r thi5 fcFQrt. or forth¢ opknions we have fi)mie HiltoTr.Accountants Chartcred Certtficd Ac¢oufttants & Registered Audiio Unli 2,Grd Fl. Fountayn¢ Buslnw C¢utr¢ Broad Lan¢. LondDn N15 4AG 29 Jdnuary 226 PaRe 15
NIVER AL PRAYER P MINI TRY Si¥ieinettt of Flnttcl81 Atilviiles for the YeAr Ended 31 Mreh 211 31.3.25 UnrtstrSe¢ed 31.324 Total fijnds INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM tk)nations and legacies IJ5S578 1.431.142 Other tradtiig activities Other Income S82367 429,789 36.002 Total 896 933 EXPENDITURE OIY Raising funds 24.198 20,413 Charltsble Activities Charitabl¢ 1491,051 1.720.855 Other 61 Total (J05 1741268 Tr4ET INCOME RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS lunds brou8ht forward 5.97&666 5,821,¢WI TOTAL Fuf4DS CARRIED FORWARD The notes fomi part of the financial 4awn¢nts Pa8e 16
NIVERSAL PRA YER CROUP MINISTRY Balxnce Sheet IM h202 31.325 Uurestrlrted nd 31.3.24 Total fuftds FIXED ASSETS Tongible &s5¢ts 10 9J6&8611 9.389.876 CURRENT ASSETS Debtors Prepayments Ood awruf>J income Cash bank 106.620 41J40 373 169.039 26.840 415.818 521273 611,697 CREDITORS Amounts f811in8 due within Or year 12 (17S719) (359,656) NET CURRENT ASSETS TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES 9.71S414 9.641,917 CREDITORS Amounts falling due afler MO than one year 13 (3.714.11611 {3.665.251} NET ASSETS 53 5.976 666 FUNDS Unrestricted futtds 17 53 5 976 666 TOTAL FUNDS The financial ststements were appmv¢d by the Board of Trnsttts and authoristsl for issue on 29 Jary 2026 and were $18ned on its behaifby.. DrEm anuel Oloke- TTUSttt Mr JLYD Nil Tawiah- TNstee The notc5 fwrn pwt of thc5c financial statements Page 17
UNIVERSAL PRAYER GROUP MINISTRY ash low tsteme rED 31J25 31.3.24 Ca$h flows frnm opertlDg ¢tlvltl¢g Cash 8eneraÉed from operaiions 221 Not QQ3h (us¢d ioypr¢vid¢d by opcrotins xlivitic 221 2lS.(v13 C$h flow$ from IDYestlng Ictfvltles Purchase of tangiblc fixcd assets $e ol'fixed assd ini'LStments (49.435) (97.518) Net C45h used in investing activities 19 97 5181 CAJh IIow9 frott) flntrelnf etfvltks N¢w loans in year Loan repaymenL8 in year Capital Tepdyments in year 1218.132) 2.488 1.196} 48JlO Net ch provid byllused in) financin8 ftivilies 216.840) Change In cash elsh equfvknts ID tkt reportlng p¢rlod Cish CAsh equlv#kthlJ It the bryl•alg of th¢ r¢portin¥ period (42m) (98,715) 415 514.533 CAsh #nd e&sh equlv*le•ts at the ekd ofthe reportlng perlod 373 415.818 The notes fo part of these fiTb8rtiaJ thtemcnts Page 18
UNIV OUP MINISTRY P4otes to the a5b Flow Ststtj for the Yer Ettded 31 MTch 2025 RECONCILJATION OF NET INCOME TO NET CASH FLOW FROM OPERATINC ACflVITIES 31J25 31.3.24 lneome for tbt rtportlmg Perlod per the Sthterntmt Trf FlTri•eknl A¢tivittts1 Adjustments for: 14.687 155.065 Dt'pteLlalitsrt ¢h¥rges 7S,706 (394.156) 17.419 611219 Decr¢gsellin¢reasel in debtors Increase in ¢rediloT5 (23.4991 Net e#$h IMed Invprovhled by optr#llolls 221 215.643 ANALYSIS OF CHANCES IN NET DEBT Ai 1.4.24 Cash flow At31J.15 Net euh Cash at bonk 415 42 373813 415 42 373 813 Dtht Finance leases Dcbts fallin8 due within l ye Debts lalling due after l ye4r (35.7151 1146374 I92 {19,459) {146374) ijJ25 Totsl 15 The nots forni of these financial Pa8e 19
Nl AL PRAYER P MINISTRY Notes i• iht FlnttclJ SÉiemt#ts h yrEd M#rtlJ 2025 ACCOUNTINC POLICIES Ba$1$ of pr¢prthg the fURela1 statements The financi ststements of the charity. whtch is a public F¢ncfit entity un¢kr FRS 102. have Ien prepared in ¢onJan¢e with the Charities SORP IFRS 1021 'Accowiiing and Rewrting by Charittes.. Staiun¢nt of Recomtntnded Practice applirdble to charities trywin8 their a¢ts irt attordance with the Financial Re)rtIng Ststtd¥rd 4ppli¢bl¢ in tho UK 4nd R•publi¢ of Jreland IFRS 10?) (eff4¢tiv¢ l J#rtuory 2019Y, Finonctol Reportin8 Sthndard 102 The Financial ReN)rting Standard 8ppltcable in the UK and Republic of I10nd and the Charities Act 2011. The ljnanrial slalcments have becn TKepr¢d ynd¢r the htstorical ¢oA Ix)nvcniton. I¢0 All income is rttogni5ed in th¢ Stst¢rneDI of Financial Activities once the charity h&5 entiilemcnt to the fwids it is rKobttble thai ihe Éncome will be received and tr 8mouni can be mere reli#bly. ExpeTrdttu l.iabilities are reco8nised as expenditstre as soon there is a le8al or ¢x)nstTUCtiv¢ obliglon commilting the charily to thkt Lxpenditure. il is prohble a transfLY of eC0Mic nefits m'ill be required Èn settlement 8nd thc amouni ol-tht i)bli8ation b¢ musured reliably. Expenditur¢ is accounted for on an attruals b&sis and has been clasbitled under headin85 thai a88rc8ai¢ all cost relaied to LIK cate80ry. Where costs uTrnoi be dif¢¢ily a[tritted to particular hcadin8s thcy have been all0ILx1 to adivities on a b&sis consistent wih the usc of r¢souT¢es. Alloutlon Ad •pportloTrmeut t)f ¢ts Cosis are alloCad artd apryirtioned to the Y05 of expenditwe on the follo78 b&si$: Co$ls thai r¢lu 501¢ly tLb one activit>. are allOted to that aaiviiy. COSLF that re1C to more than one are splii bdween the aciivitiffj blsed on the estimated usage ttributable to each li¥[ty. In the case of aatr co5 the atlocation L8 Iwed on ¢5¢imad staff time attribUd to Lach aLtÉVLIy. Costs th91 or¢ common to all 1V1c5 are catr8orised as suA)ort th)sts. SupTKJrt 5t% comprising mAnagemeni and #dmini5tr8tii)n, finsnce 8nd rn & f11111¢$ ore apportioned to Aclivilie& on the basi5 Sct out in ihc tleS to the firwjcial twneni. Ttsglblt ftxed ets Deprectation 1$ proviikd Ni the followin8 annual in or%kr u) wriie off &%s¢i ov¢r its es¢im4¢a urUI Ilfe. Pl1 and mxhincry FixturLs and fittin8S Motor vehicle5 20% on reducin8 Ixlsnce 21Yh on redu¢ing t4lan¢e 21n4 on reducing trAl8nce TMxAtio The charity 15 exempt from t&x on its ¢horitable 1VItIes. Unresthcd funds cgn be used in *cordanee with thc tharitsble objectives at the discrdion of the knjste Resrricied funds only be for Wieular restricted within the obieas of the tharity. Restrictior15 arise when Specifi by the thM)rorwhen are raised for parttLvlar erIcted pur[. Further explanation of the natureand purFKbse of each fund is included in the Thxes to the financial ststements. continued...
NIVERSAL PRAYER GROUP MINI TRY rE 31 Martb 2025 ACCOUNTINC POLICIFS- ¢t)¥dDty¢d Pensloty eost$ other p051-retireme•t btnellts The charity operates a defined contribution nsiOn schem& Contr11tionS Vable to the charity's pension scheme are charg1 io the Sthrnfflt of Financial Aciiviii&s in the ]Qd they la. DiffereRces b¢tw¢eTh contributions payable in the ye4r and contributions UallY pid are as eithff accruals or prqAyrncnts in the b91¢¢ gheei. DONATIONS AND LECACIES 3lJ25 3 1.3.24 Till offertn8s & d10$ Giftaid ,136I24 1.190.706 iJ55J78 1.431 142 OTHER TRADING AcfiviTIES 31J25 31.3.24 Confcrences & Camp mertings Fundr8isin8 Hall hire & rentals 71360 20.732 4W375 66,273 9.557 353.959 429.789 RAISINC FUNDS RAls1Tr¥ don4tlow Ad le8*eles 31J.25 31.3.24 Conferences & camp rntttin85 Mdi& CDS & Resourci¥ 24,198 14,437 5.976 20.413 Page 21 con(Ènued...
UNIVERSAL PRAYER GROUP MINISTRY ror the Year Ended 31 Martb 21125 CHARITABLE AcfivITIES COSTS Supwkrt costs (see n¢ 6) Direct Costs Totsls Charitable 1.077.908 813.143 SUPPORT COSTS Inforniation technology Management Finance Charitsble 333 305h41 Hum8n Governance Totsl$ Charithble 98.134 TRUSTEES. REMUNERATION AND BENEFITS There w¢r¢ no tru51¢el remuneration or other benefits th¢ year ¢Nled 31 March 2025 nor for the yegr endtsj 31 Manh 21)24. Truitees, ex8 Truste expenses paid durin8 the ye4r wts £0 l Year rAKbJ 31 Mar¢h 2024- £2,4C(11 STAFF COSTS 31.325 31.3.24 Wa8¢s and 5alari¢s Social security costs Oihcr pension S(S 409157 60J28 419.494 48.898 476.437 The avuage monthly numberof employee5 dLtrin8 theye4r w&s as folknvs: 31J25 31.3.24 Charithle ond F4Storal sUp>rt and athinistratio The numberof P10)S whose employee t¢nefits Icxclwlkn8 employer pension costs) exceeda £60,0(X) was.. 31.32S 31.324 £60.1 - £70.( Page 22 continued...
UNIVERSAL PRAYER CROUP MINISTRY temeDts- for tbe Year EDded 31 Msreb 2 tl COMPARA TIVES FOR THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES UnrestrÈcted fund INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM Don8tions and le8a¢ies 1,431.142 Oiher irading aetivities Othcr irkcome 429,789 36.(M)2 TotAI 1896.933 EXPENDITURE ON Rai5tn8 funds 20,413 Chrllble #ttlvltles Charitable 1720.853 Tot1 1741268 iYET INCOME 155.665 RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS TU1 lunds brough( fomard 5.821.1)01 TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD 5 976 666 io. TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS Frechold prorty Plari gnd machinery easehold co At l April 2024 Additions 9J2S793 iiowj Ih81338 At 31 Mar¢h 2025 I IOJS9 73 DEPRECIATION At l April 2024 Charge for year 34S.069 4J30 1.441393 57 At 31 Mar¢h 2025 4530 99,169 NET BOOK VALUE Al JI March 2025 9N724 li)2* 231JM At JI March 2024 8.980 724 2_19 945 P28e 23 eontinued..
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10. TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS- eonti•¥¢d Mowr vehicles fittin8S To15 COST At l April 2024 Additions 120.021 117.431 J laSS042 49.43S At 31 March 2025 12 1141M.777 DEPRECIATION AL l April 2024 Charge for year 81.095 93.479 1.96S466 At 31 March 2025 NET BOOK VALUE At 31 March 2025 31.141 At31 Mwch 2024 38.926 23.952 9J39.876 DEBTORS: AMOUIYTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR JiJ.iJ 31.3.24 Other debtors Gift aid reLeivable 46.444 122.595 67.795 ilJ6 169.039 J2. CREDITORS: AMOUPITS FALLING DUE WITHAN ONE YEAR 31J2S 31.3.24 Bank loans #nd overdr81ts {stt note 141 Tr4de ¢Tediiors Talln and w¢ial security Other credir$ 146374 7.788 146.274 10,539 171,266 31.577 21 175 719 359.656 Page 24
UNIVERSAL PRAYER GROUP MINISTRY Nott5 to the FIDaDcAl StaÉemtDts- eonithutd for the Year EBded 31 Mreh 2025 13. CREDfFORS: AMOUNTS FALLINC DUE AYfER MORE THAN ONE YEAR 31Jl 31.3.24 Bank loans (see note 14) Finan¢e le&8es {se¢ noie 15) 3.694,602 19.459 3,629.5(X) 35.751 J665 251 LOANS An analysis of the murity of ts Biyrn b¢low: 31J25 31.3.24 Amounis falling due within one year on drynond: Bank loans 146.274 Amounts fallin8 bween one and two ye8TS'. Bank loans- 1-2 years 292 292.548 Amounts falling due in than fLVt yews: R¢payable by insulments.. Donk mor¢ 5 yt by inJthl 3J34932 15. LEASING AGREEMENTS Minimum lew YMents under finartt le&ses f1 dy¢ &$ followj: FID•Dc¢ k4$ 31J.Z5 31.3.24 N¢t obli8ations repayable: Betwccn one and fiN'eyeaTS 19 SECURED DEBTS The following seojred debts are included within creditors: 31J.2S 31.3.24 Bank loans 40176 3 775.774 The bank loan5 are secured by f¢ ch8rges over the L4witys freehold propertiek Pa8e 25 continued...
UNIVERSAL PRA YER CROUP MINISTRY t the Flnafjelal StattmeDts- ¢oDÉl•ued for the Year Ended 31 March 202 17. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS Net movemeni in funds At 31.325 At 1.424 Unre$tri¢t¢d General fur &97&666 24h 60OlaS3 TOTAL FUNDS 97 24 Ne¢ movement in fund% included in the oix)v¢ are as folk) Incomin8 Rv4)urc¢s expended Movement in funds Unrtstrkted funds General fund 21.291 {1.976hQS) 24ffj TOTAL FUNI>S 2 1)01392 Comparntlvu for mowemetst In Nd movemeni in funds At 31.324 At 1.423 Unrtstrleted fvnds General t'und S.821,1 155,665 5.97&6frtfj TOTAL FUNDS 5.821.(M>l 5 976 666 Compathive net movthent in fund4 inchKld in the alx)v¢ we as follows: Inwming RUrCeS Movement cxpcndcd in fLEnds Unre5trkted General fund 1,896,933 11.7412681 155.665 TOTAL FUNDS 1.896.933 1.7412681 155.665 Page 26 continusL..
UNIVERSAL PRAYER GROUP MINISTRY temt for the Year EDded 31 March 2112 17. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS- toTrtinued A Cuent ye4r 12 months and prioryrar 12 rnonts combined position is as follow5: movement in futtdj Ai 31.3.25 At t.4.23 Unrtstrlcted fvnds Genet21 fllnd S,821.¢1 180,352 6.001,353 TOTAL FUNDS 5821.001 180.352 6001353 A ¢urren¢ year 12 months and wior year 12 months Combin net Tru)vemrnt in fvThd& in¢ludcd in the alxTrve are as follows.. Incomin8 Rur¢¢$ extxnded MOTreml in lundj UTrrestrleted Generdl lund 3.89&225 13,717.8731 180.352 TOTAL FUNDS J.898225 37178731 RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURES There were no r¢lat¢d party transactions ftYtheye4r eThJed 31 Mwch 2025. Pa8e 27