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FAITH UNITED CHURCH OF GOD INTERNATIONAL TRUSTEES' REPORT AND ACCOUNTS YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2025

CHARITY REGISTRATION NO: 516453

FAITH UNITED CHURCH OF GOD INTERNATIONAL FINANCIAL STATEMENTS YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2025

CONTENTS PAGE
LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION 1
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES 2 - 3
REPORT OF THE INDEPENDENT EXAMINERS 4
STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES 5
BALANCE SHEET 6
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 7 - 10
INCOME AND EXPENDITURE 11

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FAITH UNITED CHURCH OF GOD INTERNATIONAL LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2025

CHARITY REGISTRATION NUMBER: 516453 REGISTERED OFFICE: Faith United Church of God Birmingham 111 Kings Avenue Greenford Middlesex UB6 9DF TRUSTEES: R Currie (Chair) Tamesha Tracia Francis Deborah Bell Headley Campbell J Simpson ACCOUNTANT S&V Bond Accountants Business, Charity, Church &Tax Advisors The Bridge Nucleus Brunel Way Dartford Kent DA1 5GA

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FAITH UNITED CHURCH OF GOD INTERNATIONAL REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2025

The trustees present their report with the financial statements of the charity for the year ended 31 March 2025 The trustees have adopted the provisions of the Statement of Recommended Practice (SORP) 'Accounting and Reporting by Charities' issued in March 2005.

REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS

Registered Charity number : 516453

STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT

Governing document

The charity is controlled by its governing document, a deed of trust, and constitutes an unincorporated charity.

Risk management

The trustees have a duty to identify and review the risks to which the charity is exposed and to ensure appropriate controls are in place to provide reasonable assurance against fraud and error.

OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES

The Charity's objects are:

The main objective of the charity is that of developing, maintaining and promoting Christian faith in the community where charity operates.

The trustees endeavour to the best of our ability to maintain an excellent standard within the charity, with the Charity Commission and within our community

We continue to focus our efforts in our Sunday Schools to teach young children about God and address some of the issues facing them. Our aim is to give the young people in our communities the tools to become responsible adults.

Significant activities

During the year we ran a number of activities including.

We making it a part or our social responsibility to foster good relations with each section of our community in order to promote harmony and to enhance the community understanding of each other.

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FAITH UNITED CHURCH OF GOD INTERNATIONAL REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2025

ACHIEVEMENT AND PERFORMANCE

Charitable Activities

All The Trustees are actively doing their duties, thank the Lord for such.

The year of 2025, has been challenging but positive for our ministry. we will continue fulfilling our purpose.

FINANCIAL REVIEW

Reserves policy

The trustees aim towards a situation whereby the charity could maintain unrestricted funds at a level which equates to approximately three months of unrestricted expenditure.

Principal funding sources

The charity is maintained from tithes, and offerings, gift aid etc

STATEMENT OF TRUSTEES RESPONSIBILITIES

The trustees are responsible for preparing the Report of the Trustees and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice).

The law applicable to charities in England and Wales, the Charities Act 2011, Charity (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 and the provisions of the trust deed requires the trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial year which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charity and of the incoming resources and application of resources, including the income and expenditure, of the charity for that period. In preparing those financial statements, the trustees are required to:

The trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records which disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charity and to enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Charities Act 2011, the Charity (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 and the provisions of the trust deed. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charity and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.

ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD:

R Currie - Chair

Date: 15/06/2026

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FAITH UNITED CHURCH OF GOD INTERNATIONAL REPORT OF THE INDEPENDENT EXAMINERS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2025

I report on the accounts for the year ended 31st March 2025 set out on pages five to eleven.

Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner

The charity's trustees (who are also the directors for the purposes of company law) 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 2011 (the 2011 Act)) and that an independent examination is required.

Having satisfied myself that the charity is not subject to audit under company law and is eligible for independent examination, it is my responsibility to:

Basis of the independent examiner's report

My examination was carried out in accordance with the General Directions given by the Charity Commission. 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 statements below.

Independent examiner's statement

In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention:

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.

S&V Bond Accountants Business, Charity, Church &Tax Advisors The Bridge Nucleus Brunel Way Dartford Kent DA1 5GA

Date: 22/01/2026

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FAITH UNITED CHURCH OF GOD INTERNATIONAL STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2025

Unrestricted
INCOMING RESOURCES Notes 2025
Incoming resources from generated funds
Tithe , offering and other income 2 29,701
Gift Aid 3,604
33,305
RESOURCES EXPENDED
Charitable Activities 3 14,040
Support Costs 4 10,926
Governance cost 5 300
TOTAL RESOURCES EXPENDED 25,266
NET INCOME/EXPENDITURE FOR THE YEAR £8,039
RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS
Prior year adjustment -
Total funds brought forward 8,058
TOTAL FUND CARRIED FORWARD £16,097

None of the charity's activities were acquired or discontinued during the year and there were no recognised gains and losses for year 2025 other than those included in the statement of financial activities.

The notes on pages 7 to 10 form part of these accounts.

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FAITH UNITED CHURCH OF GOD INTERNATIONAL BALANCE SHEET AS AT 31ST MARCH 2025

Unrestricted
FIXED ASSETS Notes 2025
Tangible assets 8 20,828
CURRENT ASSETS
Debtors -
Cash at bank and in hand 16,097
CREDITORS: due within one year 9 -
Net Current Assets 16,097
TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES £36,925
FUNDS: 2025
Unrestricted Funds 10 £16,097

The financial statements were approved by the Board of Trustees and were signed on its behalf by:

……………………………………. R Currie - Chair

Date: 15/01/2026

The notes on pages 7 to 10 form part of these accounts.

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FAITH UNITED CHURCH OF GOD INTERNATIONAL NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2025

1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Basis of preparing the financial statements

The financial statements have been prepared under historical cost convention and in accordance with the Statement of Recommended Practice - Accounting and Reporting by Charities (SORP 2005) issued in March 2005 and applicable accounting policies adopted in the preparation of the financial statements are as follows

Accounting convention

The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention, with the exception of investments which are included at market value, the Charities Act 2011 and the requirements of the Statement of Recommended Practice, Accounting and Reporting by Charities

Financial reporting standard number 1

Exemption has been taken from preparing a cash flow statement on the grounds that the charity qualifies as a small charity.

Incoming resources

All incoming resources are included on the Statement of Financial Activities when the charity is legally entitled to the income and the amount can be quantified with reasonable accuracy.

Tithes & Offerings

Income from tithes and offerings, is included in incoming resources when these are receivable Investment Income

Investment income consists of net interest received during the year and accounted for as unrestricted fund

Resources expended

Expenditure is accounted for on an accruals basis and has been classified under headings that aggregate all cost related to the category. Where costs cannot be directly attributed to particular headings they have been allocated to activities on a basis consistent with the use of resources.

Charitable activities

Costs of charitable activities are those costs relating to the activities carried out to meet the objectives of the Church. These include both directly attributable costs and apportioned support costs.

Governance costs

Governance costs are the costs associated with the strategic direction of the organisation and with meeting regulatory responsibilities including apportioned support cost.

Tangible fixed assets

Depreciation is provided at the following annual rates in order to write off each asset over its estimated useful life.

Plant and machinery - 20% on reducing balance Motor vehicles - 20% on reducing balance

Taxation

The charity is exempt from corporation tax on its charitable activities.

Fund Accounting

Unrestricted funds can be used in accordance with the charitable objectives at the discretion of the trustees. Restricted funds can only be used for particular restricted purposes within the objects of the charity. Restrictions arise when specified by the donor or when funds are raised for particular restricted purposes. Further explanation of the nature and purpose of each fund is included in the notes to the financial statements.

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FAITH UNITED CHURCH OF GOD INTERNATIONAL NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2025

2. VOLULTARY INCOME
Tithes & offerings
Other income/Gift Aid
Total incoming resources
Charitable activities:
Hospitality
Ministry expense
Honoraium
Gifts
Books and periodicals
Music
Sunday School
Welfare
Charitable Donations
Church Equipments
4. SUPPORT COSTS: MANAGEMENT
Rent and Rates
Insurance
Light & heat
Water
Print , post and stationery
Advertising
Sundry
Alarm/Security
Repairs and maintenance		 2025
29,701
3,604
£33,305		 2025
29,701
3,604
£33,305		 2025
2025
2,878
1,643
1,215
1,086
153
885
540
1,571
1,640
2,429
14,040
2025
3,187
2,286
2,741
144
107
130
230
377
1,724
£10,926		 2025
2,878
1,643
1,215
1,086
153
885
540
1,571
1,640
2,429
14,040		 2025
2025
3,187
2,286
2,741
144
107
130
230
377
1,724

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FAITH UNITED CHURCH OF GOD INTERNATIONAL NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS - CONTINUED YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2025

5. GOVERNANCE COST

GOVERNANCE COST
Accountancy
Depreciation		 2025
300
4,599
£4,899		 2025
300
4,599

7. STAFF COSTS

There were no trustees' expenses paid for the year ended 31st March 2025 for the prior year The costs of the remaining staff were:

Trustees' expenses

There were no trustees' expenses paid for the year ended 31st March 2025

XED ASSETS Plant and
machinery Motor vehicle Total
COST
At 1st April 2024 22,998 0 22,998
DEPRECIATION
Opening Balance 22,998 0 22,998
Charge for the year (4,599) 0 (4,599)
NET BOOK VALUE £18,399 £0 £18,399
Additions 2,429 2,429
As at 31st March 2025 £20,828 £0 £20,828
EDITORS : Amounts falling due after one year 2025
Other Creditors - -

8. FIXED ASSETS

9. CREDITORS : Amounts falling due after one year

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FAITH UNITED CHURCH OF GOD INTERNATIONAL NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2025

10. MOVEMENTS IN FUNDS
Unrestricted Funds
General Fund
General fund for the year
Prior year adjustment
General fund brought forward
Total funds		 Incoming
Resources
£33,305		 Resources
Expended
£25,266		 Movement in Movement in Movement in
Funds
£8,039
2025
£8,039
£8,058
£16,097		 Funds

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FAITH UNITED CHURCH OF GOD INTERNATIONAL INCOME AND EXPENDITURE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2025

Incoming Resources:
Voluntary income:
Tithes & offerings
Gift aid
Total incoming resources
RESOURCES EXPENDED:
Cost of generating voluntary income
Charitable activities:
Hospitality
Ministry expense
Honoraium
Gifts
Books and periodicals
Music
Sunday School
Welfare
Charitable Donations
Church Equipments
SUPPORT COSTS: MANAGEMENT
Rent and Rates
Insurance
Light & heat
Water
Print , post and stationery
Advertising
Sundry
Alarm/Security
Repairs and maintenance
GOVERNANCE COSTS
Accountancy
Total resources expended
Net expenditure		 2025
£
29,701
3,604
£33,305		 2025
£
29,701
3,604
£33,305		 2025
2025
2,878
1,643
1,215
1,086
153
885
540
1,571
1,640
2,429
14,040
2025
3,187
2,286
2,741
144
107
130
230
377
1,724
£10,926		 2025
2,878
1,643
1,215
1,086
153
885
540
1,571
1,640
2,429
14,040		 2025
2,878
1,643
1,215
1,086
153
885
540
1,571
1,640
2,429
2025
300
£25,266
£8,039