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Registered number: 07530478
Charity number: 1141424










THE REDEEMED CHRISTIAN CHURCH OF GOD- STILLWATERS COLCHESTER
(A company limited by guarantee)







UNAUDITED

TRUSTEES' REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025

 
THE REDEEMED CHRISTIAN CHURCH OF GOD- STILLWATERS COLCHESTER
 
(A company limited by guarantee)
 

CONTENTS



Page
Reference and administrative details of the Charity, its Trustees and advisers
1
Trustees' report
2 - 7
Independent examiner's report
8
Statement of financial activities
9
Balance sheet
10 - 11
Statement of cash flows
12
Notes to the financial statements
13 - 31

 
THE REDEEMED CHRISTIAN CHURCH OF GOD- STILLWATERS COLCHESTER
 
(A company limited by guarantee)
 

REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS OF THE CHARITY, ITS TRUSTEES AND ADVISERS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025


Trustees
Dr Oludare Adetokunbo Demuren, Chair
Dr Adeniyi Faboya (resigned 1 June 2026)
Dr Abiodun Olayinka Obisesan
Mr Akintayo Akinsooto Ojo

Company registered number
07530478

Charity registered number
1141424

Registered office
Heath House
Business Park
Grange way
Colchester
CO2 8GU

Charity administrator
Mrs Olasunkanmi Oladipo

Chief executive officer
Pastor Abiodun Obisesan

Accountants
AdeKay & Co Limited
Chartered Certified Accountants
6 Medcalf Road
Enfield
EN3 6HL

Bankers
HSBC
26 High Street
Colchester
CO1 1DQ

Barclays Bank Plc
9 High Street
Colchester
Essex
CO1 1DA

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THE REDEEMED CHRISTIAN CHURCH OF GOD- STILLWATERS COLCHESTER
 
(A company limited by guarantee)
 
  
TRUSTEES' REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025

The Trustees present their annual report together with the financial statements of the The Redeemed Christian Church of God - Stillwaters Colchester for the year ended  31 December 2025. The annual report serves the purposes of both a Trustees' report and a directors' report under company law. The Trustees confirm that the annual report and financial statements of the charitable company comply with the current statutory requirements, the requirements of the charitable company's governing document and the provisions of the Statement of Recommended Practice (SORP) applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS102) (effective 1 January 2019). 
 

Since the Charity qualifies as small under section 382 of the Companies Act 2006, the strategic report required of medium and large companies under the Companies Act 2006 (Strategic Report and Directors' Report) Regulations 2013 has been omitted.
 

Objectives and activities
 

a. Policies and objectives
 

The Charity is constituted as a company limited by guarantee, and is therefore governed by a Memorandum and Articles of Association. 

The principal object of the Redeemed Christian Church of God is the advancement of the Christian faith
worldwide and relief of poverty.

Our primary objective is to seek the advancement of Christian religion in accordance with preaching of the faith of the early Apostles and wherever possible, educate people using the word of God as our guide. We aim to establish and manage schools, Bible schools, vocational Bible schools, correspondence courses, and to teach religious knowledge in schools, institutions and the wider community. 
 

In setting objectives and planning for activities, the Trustees have given due consideration to general guidance published by the Charity Commission relating to public benefit, including the guidance 'Public benefit: running a charity (PB2)'.
 

b. Strategies for achieving objectives
 

The charity has adopted the following strategies for achieving the above objectives:
• organisation of conferences and events with proven speakers and ministers of the faith to inspire and  guide members; and
• financial and administrative support for other charities and Christian events with like purposes.
 
 

c. Activities undertaken to achieve objectives
 

The charity seeks to achieve its objectives by: 
• Various missionary activities.
• Community Outreach Events.
• Provision of welfare support to members; and
• Conferences & Events.
 

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THE REDEEMED CHRISTIAN CHURCH OF GOD- STILLWATERS COLCHESTER
 
(A company limited by guarantee)
 
Objectives and activities (continued)

d. Public Benefit Statement
 

The Board of Trustees confirm that they have met their duties in strict compliance with the provisions of section 4 and 17 of the Charities Act 2011, and have had due regards to the Charity Commission’s general guidance on public benefit. Particular consideration has been given to the Charity Commission's supplementary public guidance provisions on the advancement of religion for the public benefit
 

e. Volunteers
 

The Church is grateful for the unstinting efforts of its volunteers who are involved in service provision.  It is estimated that over 7,500 volunteer hours were provided during the year.  If this is conservatively valued at £8.50 per hour, the volunteer efforts amount to over £63,750. 
 

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THE REDEEMED CHRISTIAN CHURCH OF GOD- STILLWATERS COLCHESTER
 
(A company limited by guarantee)
 
Achievements and performance
 

a. Review of activities
 

During the year under review, the Church was of benefit to its congregation and its local community both spiritually and to a limited extent, financially. The church continues to run its Sunday and midweek services for the benefit of local community members.

In line with our Community Social Responsibility, we have continued to:
Support Community Poverty – Food Bank donations month on month.
Let’s Go A Fishing Outreach – April and December 2025
Support the elderly by visits in their homes.
Support fellow Christians such as Jesus Reigns Ministry by allowing them to use our facilities
Pentecost Celebration with other churches in Colchester May 2025
Children’s Day Celebrations – May 2025
Support Samaritan’s Christmas Child Appeal
Church BBQ – August 2025
Uniform Initiative – Gave out free uniforms – August 2025
Evangelism Training September 2025
Free Family Fun Festival September 2025
Children’s Light Party October 2025
Youth Day Celebrations – November 2025
Workers Appreciation November 2025
Christmas meal for the less privileged December 2025
Sang and prayed @ the annual Christmas fair in Colchester Town Centre December 2025
Christmas Celebrations December 2025

Regular Weekly & Monthly Activities:
Weekly Midweek prayers
Weekly House Fellowship
Weekly Bible studies
Weekly Evangelism
Monthly Communion Services
Monthly Night Vigil
Monthly Youth Activities
Women’s Early Morning Prayers
Men’s Early Morning Prayers
Women’s Monthly Night Vigil
Men’s Monthly Night Vigil
Bi-monthly Marriage Seminars – 3 Fold Cord
Breakfast meeting/seminars

Conferences:
Prayer Conference January 2025
Couple Conference February 2025
Daughters of Zion conference May 2025
Province 2 Region 3 Women’s Retreat June 2025
Financial Summit July 2025
Collaboration with other churches - Men’s Health Conference July 2025


 
 

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THE REDEEMED CHRISTIAN CHURCH OF GOD- STILLWATERS COLCHESTER
 
(A company limited by guarantee)
 
Financial review
 

a. Going concern
 

After making appropriate enquiries, the Trustees have a reasonable expectation that the Charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. For this reason, they continue to adopt the going concern basis in preparing the financial statements. Further details regarding the adoption of the going concern basis can be found in the accounting policies.
 

b. Reserves policy
 

The Board of Trustees have established a policy whereby the unrestricted funds not committed or invested in tangible fixed assets ('the free reserves') held by the charitable company should be 3 months of average annual expenditure. At this level, the Board of Trustees holds the view that they would be able to continue the current activities of the charitable company in the event of a significant drop in funding.

The Board of Trustees are in the process of considering a review of the reserve policy to be in the light of the wider strategic future plans. This is to ensure that the level of the reserve we hold are not only appropriate to our current position and annual expenditure, but also taking into full cognisance what our future strategic plans
are.
 

c. Material investments policy
 

The Board have decided that at present, funds should continue to 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. 
 

d. Principal funding
 

This is provided mainly through voluntary tithes and offerings by the church members and through gift aid scheme.  Pledges are also taken for specific projects.
 

Structure, governance and management
 

a. Constitution
 

The Redeemed Christian Church of God- Stillwaters Colchester is registered as a charitable company limited by guarantee and was set up by a Memorandum of Association.
 

b. Methods of appointment or election of Trustees
 

The management of the Charity is the responsibility of the Trustees who are elected and co-opted under the terms of the Memorandum of Association. 
 
 

c. Organisational structure and decision-making policies
 

The church is organised so that the trustees meet regularly to manage its affairs. There is a part time administrator, who manages the day to day administration of the church.
 

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THE REDEEMED CHRISTIAN CHURCH OF GOD- STILLWATERS COLCHESTER
 
(A company limited by guarantee)
 
Structure, governance and management (continued)

d. Policies adopted for the induction and training of Trustees
 

Most trustees are already familiar with the activities of the charitable organisation as they are drawn from members who have the skill set to offer and empathy with our core values. Newly elected trustees are encouraged to attend a series of training sessions led by the Chair. 
The courses attended equip the trustees with skills to carry out their duties as trustees. The training enables them to understand: 
• Their obligation as trustees.
• The importance of the main documents which set out the operational framework for the charity including the Memorandum and Articles of association.
• The control of resources and current financial position using the management accounts. 
• Their responsibility for the statutory accounts.
• How to translate future plans and objectives into budgets and plans. 
• Use of budgetary control.
During induction, they meet other trustees. As part of the induction training, they are encouraged to attend appropriate external events where these will facilitate the undertaking of their role. 
An induction pack is provided for new Directors/Trustees.
 

e. Related party relationships
 

The RCCG Stillwaters Colchester is 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'.

The parish supports visiting ministers of the gospel from within and outside the UK. Support is also given to RCCG Central Office, World Evangelism Mission, Festival of Live and other RCCG Programmes. The parish also gives occasional grant to congregational members who are in need.
 

f. Financial risk management
 

The Trustees have assessed the major risks to which the Charity is exposed, in particular those related to the operations and finances of the Charity, and are satisfied that systems and procedures are in place to mitigate exposure to the major risks.
 

Plans for future periods
 

The Church intends to continue with its activities for the foreseeable future and enlarge its operations as the resources allow and according to leading of the Holy Spirit.

 The charity continues to expand its influence in and support for the community programmes and events. The charity plans to roll over the activities held for charitable purposes in 2024 to 2025 and adopt new projects.
 

Board Members' liability
 

The Board  Members of the Charity guarantee to contribute an amount not exceeding £1 to the assets of the Charity in the event of winding up.
 

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THE REDEEMED CHRISTIAN CHURCH OF GOD- STILLWATERS COLCHESTER
 
(A company limited by guarantee)
 
Statement of Trustees' responsibilities
 

The Trustees (who are also the directors of the Charity for the purposes of company law) are responsible for preparing the Trustees' report and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice).


Company law requires the Trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial . Under company law, the Trustees must not approve the financial statements unless they are satisfied that they give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the Charity and of its incoming resources and application of resources, including its income and expenditure, for that period. In preparing these financial statements, the Trustees are required to:

∙select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently;
∙observe the methods and principles of the Charities SORP (FRS 102);
∙make judgments and accounting estimates that are reasonable and prudent;
∙state whether applicable UK Accounting Standards (FRS 102) have been followed, subject to any material departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements;
∙prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the Charity will continue in business.


The Trustees are responsible for keeping adequate accounting records that are sufficient to show and explain the Charity's transactions and disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the Charity and enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Companies Act 2006. 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.


 

Approved by order of the members of the board of Trustees and signed on their behalf by:



Dr Abiodun Olayinka Obisesan
Trustee
Date: 29 September 2026
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THE REDEEMED CHRISTIAN CHURCH OF GOD- STILLWATERS COLCHESTER

(A company limited by guarantee)
 
 
 
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025

Independent examiner's report to the Trustees of The Redeemed Christian Church of God- Stillwaters Colchester ('the Charity')

 
I report to the charity Trustees on my examination of the accounts of the Charity for the year ended 31 December 2025.


Responsibilities and basis of report


As the Trustees of the Charity (and its directors for the purposes of company law) you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 ('the 2006 Act').


Having satisfied myself that the accounts of the Charity are not required to be audited under Part 16 of the 2006 Act and are eligible for independent examination, I report in respect of my examination of the Charity's accounts carried out under section 145 of the Charities Act 2011 ('the 2011 Act'). In carrying out my examination I have followed the Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act.


Independent examiner's statement


Since the Charity's gross income exceeded £250,000 your examiner must be a member of a body listed in section 145 of the 2011 Act. I confirm that I am qualified to undertake the examination because I am a member of Association of Certified Chartered Accountants ( ACCA), which is one of the listed bodies.


I have completed my examination. I confirm that no matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe:


1.
accounting records were not kept in respect of the Charity as required by section 386 of the 2006 Act; or

2.
the accounts do not accord with those records; or

3.
the accounts do not comply with the accounting requirements of section 396 of the 2006 Act other than any requirement that the accounts give a 'true and fair' view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination; or

4.
the accounts have not been prepared in accordance with the methods and principles of the Statement of Recommended Practice for accounting and reporting by charities [applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102)].



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


This report is made solely to the Charity's Trustees, as a body, in accordance with Part 4 of the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008. My work has been undertaken so that I might state to the Charity's Trustees those matters I am required to state to them in an independent examiner's report and for no other purpose. To the fullest extent permitted by law, I do not accept or assume responsibility to anyone other than the Charity and the Charity's Trustees as a body, for my work or for this report.


Signed:      Dated: 30 September 2026

Adegboyega Adesigbin FCCA      ACCA

AdeKay & Co Limited
Chartered Certified Accountants
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THE REDEEMED CHRISTIAN CHURCH OF GOD- STILLWATERS COLCHESTER
 
(A company limited by guarantee)

 
 
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES (INCORPORATING INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025


Unrestricted funds
2025
Restricted funds
2025
Total
funds
2025
Total
funds
2024
Note
        £
        £
        £
        £

Income from:







Donations and legacies

3

449,286

10,395

459,681

349,968
 
Investments

4

12,588

-

12,588

10,571
 
Total income
461,874
10,395
472,269
360,539
Expenditure on:







Charitable activities

6

416,157

17,918

434,075

419,017
 
Total expenditure
416,157
17,918
434,075
419,017

Net movement in funds
  
45,717
(7,523)
38,194
(58,478)

Reconciliation of funds:

  





Total funds brought forward

  

621,486

170,918

792,404

850,882
 
Net movement in funds

  

45,717

(7,523)

38,194

(58,478)
 
Total funds carried forward
  
667,203
163,395
830,598
792,404

The Statement of financial activities includes all gains and losses recognised in the year.

The notes on pages 13 to 31 form part of these financial statements.

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THE REDEEMED CHRISTIAN CHURCH OF GOD- STILLWATERS COLCHESTER
 
(A company limited by guarantee)
REGISTERED NUMBER: 07530478

 
 
BALANCE SHEET
AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2025


2025
2024
£
£

Fixed assets

Tangible assets
1,097,059
1,144,696

1,097,059
1,144,696

Current assets

Debtors
723
722

Cash at bank and in hand
139,370
101,437

140,093
102,159

Current liabilities

Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
(76,884)
(67,312)

Net current assets 
 
 
63,209
 
 
34,847

Total assets less current liabilities
1,160,268
1,179,543

Creditors: amounts falling due after more than one year
(329,671)
(387,139)

Net assets excluding pension asset 
830,597
792,404

Total net assets 
830,597
792,404


Charity funds

Restricted funds
163,395
170,918

Unrestricted funds
667,202
621,486

Total funds
830,597
792,404

The Charity was entitled to exemption from audit under section 477 of the Companies Act 2006.

The members have not required the company to obtain an audit for the year in question in accordance with section 476 of Companies Act 2006.

The Trustees acknowledge their responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the Act with respect to accounting records and preparation of financial statements.

The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to entities subject to the small companies regime.

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THE REDEEMED CHRISTIAN CHURCH OF GOD- STILLWATERS COLCHESTER
 
(A company limited by guarantee)
REGISTERED NUMBER: 07530478

 
 
BALANCE SHEET (CONTINUED)
AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2025

The financial statements were approved and authorised for issue by the Trustees on 29 September 2026 and signed on their behalf by:




Dr Abiodun Olayinka Obisesan
Trustee



Mr Akintayo Akinsooto Ojo
Trustee

The notes on pages 13 to 31 form part of these financial statements.

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THE REDEEMED CHRISTIAN CHURCH OF GOD- STILLWATERS COLCHESTER
 
(A company limited by guarantee)

 
 
STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025

2025
2024
£
£

Cash flows from operating activities

Net cash used in operating activities

60,312
(24,546)

Cash flows from investing activities

Interests and rents from investments
(12,588)
(10,571)

Purchase of tangible fixed assets
(9,791)
(10,963)

Net cash used in investing activities

(22,379)
(21,534)

Cash flows from financing activities

Net cash provided by financing activities

-
-

Change in cash and cash equivalents in the year
 
37,933
 
(46,080)

Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the year
101,437
147,517

Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the year
139,370
101,437

The notes on pages 13 to 31 form part of these financial statements

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THE REDEEMED CHRISTIAN CHURCH OF GOD- STILLWATERS COLCHESTER

(A company limited by guarantee)
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025

1.


General information

Redeemed Christian Church of God - Stillwaters Colchester is a company limited by guarantee
incorporated and registered with the Charity Commission in England & Wales. The registered
address is Heath House, Heath Business Park, Grange Way, Colchester, C02 8GU.
 


2.Accounting policies

  
2.1

Basis of preparation of financial statements

The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the Charities SORP (FRS 102) - Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effective 1 January 2019), the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) and the Companies Act 2006.

The Redeemed Christian Church of God- Stillwaters Colchester meets the definition of a public benefit entity under FRS 102. Assets and liabilities are initially recognised at historical cost or transaction value unless otherwise stated in the relevant accounting policy.

  
2.2

Going concern

The Board consider that there are no material uncertainties about the charitable company ability to continue as a going concern. The trustees have a reasonable expectation that the Charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future and do not consider that there are any sources of estimation uncertainty at the reporting date that have a significant risk of causing a material adjustment to the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities within the next reporting period. 

  
2.3

Income

All income is recognised once the Charity has entitlement to the income, it is probable that the income will be received and the amount of income receivable can be measured reliably.

Income tax recoverable in relation to donations received under Gift Aid or deeds of covenant is recognised at the time of the donation.

Income tax recoverable in relation to investment income is recognised at the time the investment income is receivable.

  
2.4

Expenditure

Expenditure is recognised once there is a legal or constructive obligation to transfer economic benefit to a third party, it is probable that a transfer of economic benefits will be required in settlement and the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably. Expenditure is classified by activity. The costs of each activity are made up of the total of direct costs and shared costs, including support costs involved in undertaking each activity. Direct costs attributable to a single activity are allocated directly to that activity. Shared costs which contribute to more than one activity and support costs which are not attributable to a single activity are apportioned between those activities on a basis consistent with the use of resources. Central staff costs are allocated on the basis of time spent, and depreciation charges allocated on the portion of the asset’s use.

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THE REDEEMED CHRISTIAN CHURCH OF GOD- STILLWATERS COLCHESTER

(A company limited by guarantee)
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025

2.Accounting policies (continued)

2.4

Expenditure (continued)

Expenditure on charitable activities is incurred on directly undertaking the activities which further the Charity's objectives, as well as any associated support costs.

Grants payable are charged in the year when the offer is made except in those cases where the offer is conditional, such grants being recognised as expenditure when the conditions attaching are fulfilled. Grants offered subject to conditions which have not been met at the year end are noted as a commitment, but not accrued as expenditure.

Support costs are those costs incurred directly in support of expenditure on the objects of the charity
and include project management carried out at Headquarters. Governance costs are those incurred
in connection with administration of the charity and compliance with constitutional and statutory
requirements.

Charitable activities and Governance costs are costs incurred on the charity's operations, including
support costs and costs relating to the governance of the charity apportioned to charitable activities.

  
2.5

Interest receivable

Interest on funds held on deposit is included when receivable and the amount can be measured reliably by the Charity; this is normally upon notification of the interest paid or payable by the institution with whom the funds are deposited.

 
2.6

Tangible fixed assets and depreciation

Tangible fixed assets costing £100 or more are capitalised and recognised when future economic benefits are probable and the cost or value of the asset can be measured reliably. 

Tangible fixed assets are initially recognised at cost. After recognition, under the cost model, tangible fixed assets are measured at cost less accumulated depreciation and any accumulated impairment losses. All costs incurred to bring a tangible fixed asset into its intended working condition should be included in the measurement of cost.

At each reporting date the Charity assesses whether there is any indication of impairment. If such indication exists, the recoverable amount of the asset is determined to be the higher of its fair value less costs to sell and its value in use. An impairment loss is recognised where the carrying amount exceeds the recoverable amount.

Depreciation is charged so as to allocate the cost of tangible fixed assets less their residual value over their estimated useful lives, .

Depreciation is provided on the following basis:

Freehold property
-
2%
straight line
Plant and machinery
-
25%
straight line
Motor vehicles
-
25%
reducing balance
Office equipment
-
25%
straight line
Computer equipment
-
33%
straight line

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THE REDEEMED CHRISTIAN CHURCH OF GOD- STILLWATERS COLCHESTER

(A company limited by guarantee)
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025

2.Accounting policies (continued)

  
2.7

Debtors

Trade and other debtors are recognised at the settlement amount after any trade discount offered. Prepayments are valued at the amount prepaid net of any trade discounts due.

  
2.8

Cash at bank and in hand

Cash at bank and in hand includes cash and short-term highly liquid investments with a short maturity of three months or less from the date of acquisition or opening of the deposit or similar account.


2.9

Liabilities and provisions

Liabilities are recognised when there is an obligation at the balance sheet date as a result of a past event, it is probable that a transfer of economic benefit will be required in settlement, and the amount of the settlement can be estimated reliably.

Liabilities are recognised at the amount that the Charity anticipates it will pay to settle the debt or the amount it has received as advanced payments for the goods or services it must provide.

Provisions are measured at the best estimate of the amounts required to settle the obligation. Where the effect of the time value of money is material, the provision is based on the present value of those amounts, discounted at the pre-tax discount rate that reflects the risks specific to the liability. The unwinding of the discount is recognised in the statement of financial activities as a finance cost.

  
2.10

Financial instruments

The Charity only has financial assets and financial liabilities of a kind that qualify as basic financial instruments. Basic financial instruments are initially recognised at transaction value and subsequently measured at their settlement value with the exception of bank loans which are subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method.

  
2.11

Finance leases and hire purchase

Assets obtained under hire purchase contracts and finance leases are capitalised as tangible fixed assets. Assets acquired by finance lease are depreciated over the shorter of the lease term and their useful lives. Assets acquired by hire purchase are depreciated over their useful lives. Finance leases are those where substantially all of the benefits and risks of ownership are assumed by the Charity. Obligations under such agreements are included in creditors, net of the finance charge allocated to future periods. The finance element of the rental payment is charged to the statement of financial activities so as to produce a constant periodic rate of charge on the net obligation outstanding in each period.

  
2.12

Operating leases

Rentals paid under operating leases are charged to the statement of financial activities on a straight line basis over the lease term.

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(A company limited by guarantee)
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025

2.Accounting policies (continued)

  
2.13

Fund accounting

General funds are unrestricted funds which are available for use at the discretion of the Trustees in furtherance of the general objectives of the Charity and which have not been designated for other purposes.

Restricted funds are funds which are to be used in accordance with specific restrictions imposed by donors or which have been raised by the Charity for particular purposes. The costs of raising and administering such funds are charged against the specific fund. The aim and use of each restricted fund is set out in the notes to the financial statements.

Investment income, gains and losses are allocated to the appropriate fund.


3.

Income from donations and legacies




Unrestricted funds
2025
Restricted funds
2025
Total
funds
2025
        £
        £
        £
Donations





Tithes

149,135

-

149,135

Collection at all services

226,894

-

226,894

Gift Aid

59,845

-

59,845

Similar incoming resources





Bookstall income

1,462

-

1,462

Province Funds

-

10,395

10,395

Confereence registration & offering

650

-

650

Subtotal detailed disclosure



437,986
10,395
448,381
Donations

11,300

-

11,300

Subtotal



11,300
-
11,300


449,286
10,395
459,681

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THE REDEEMED CHRISTIAN CHURCH OF GOD- STILLWATERS COLCHESTER

(A company limited by guarantee)
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025

3.Income from donations and legacies (continued)




Unrestricted funds
2024
Restricted funds
2024
Total
funds
2024
        £
        £
        £
Donations





Tithes

123,654

-

123,654

Collectionat all services

164,104

-

164,104

Gift Aid

43,745

-

43,745

Similar incoming resources





Bookstall income

853

-

853

Other income

-

-

-

Province Funds

-

10,595

10,595

Conference registration & offering

4,387

-

4,387

Subtotal detailed disclosure



336,743
10,595
347,338
Donations

2,630

-

2,630

Subtotal



2,630
-
2,630


339,373
10,595
349,968


4.

Investment income



Unrestricted funds
2025
Total
funds
2025
        £
        £



Investment income - rental income

12,441

12,441

Investment income - interest receivable

147

147



12,588
12,588

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(A company limited by guarantee)
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025

4.Investment income (continued)



Unrestricted funds
2024
Total
funds
2024
        £
        £



Investment income - rental income

10,312

10,312

Investment income - interest receivable

259

259



10,571
10,571


5.

Analysis of grants



Grants to Institutions
2025
Total
funds
2025
        £
        £



Grants- Missionary

63,006

63,006




Grants to Institutions
2024
Total
funds
2024
        £
        £



Grants- Missionary

57,477

57,477


The Charity has made the following material grants to institutions during the year:

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(A company limited by guarantee)
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025

5.Analysis of grants (continued)

2025
2024
£
£

Name of institution

RCCG World Evangelism
48,061
41,392

RCCG Central Office
1,200
2,300

RCCG Camp Ground
8,000
-

RCCG Province
2,745
5,185

RCCG The Place of Restoration
500
-

RCCG African Mission
-
1,100

God's Vinetard Church
-
2,000

RCCG Power of Jehovah
-
2,000

RCCG Fountain of Life
1,000
1,000

The Kingfisher International CSR Philippines
-
600

The Redeemed Church Building
-
500

RCCG City of Joy
-
500

Mrs Olapeju Okoli Foundation
-
500

RCCG Festival of Hymns
-
200

Phillip A Phillips
-
200

ICAN UK Benevolent
500
-

RCCG THe Chapel
1,000
-

63,006
57,477

63,006
57,477


6.

Analysis of expenditure on charitable activities


Summary by fund type




Unrestricted funds
2025
Restricted funds
2025
Total
2025
        £
        £
        £




Support costs

310,334

17,918

328,252

Direct costs

105,823

-

105,823



416,157
17,918
434,075




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THE REDEEMED CHRISTIAN CHURCH OF GOD- STILLWATERS COLCHESTER

(A company limited by guarantee)
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025

6.Analysis of expenditure on charitable activities (continued)

Summary by fund type (continued)

Unrestricted funds
2024
Restricted funds
2024
Total
2024
        £
        £
        £




Support costs

304,266

21,697

325,963

Direct costs

93,054

-

93,054



397,320
21,697
419,017

Summary by expenditure type





Staff costs
2025
Depreciation
2025
Other costs
2025
Total
2025
        £
        £
        £
        £





Support costs

82,899

57,428

187,925

328,252

Direct costs

-

-

105,823

105,823



82,899
57,428
293,748
434,075





Staff costs
2024
Depreciation
2024
Other costs
2024
Total
2024
        £
        £
        £
        £





Support costs

73,433

50,856

201,674

325,963

Direct costs

-

-

93,054

93,054



73,433
50,856
294,728
419,017

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THE REDEEMED CHRISTIAN CHURCH OF GOD- STILLWATERS COLCHESTER

(A company limited by guarantee)
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025

7.

Analysis of expenditure by activities





Advancement of christian faith
2025
Grant funding of activities
2025
Support costs
2025
Total
funds
2025
        £
        £
        £
        £





Support costs

-

-

328,252

328,252

Direct costs

42,817

63,006

-

105,823



42,817
63,006
328,252
434,075






Advancement of christian faith
2024
Grant funding of activities
2024
Support costs
2024
Total
funds
2024
        £
        £
        £
        £





Direct costs

-

-

325,963

325,963

Support costs

35,577

57,477

-

93,054



35,577
57,477
325,963
419,017


Analysis of direct costs



Advancement of christian faith
2025
Total
funds
2025
        £
        £



Visiting Ministers expenses

8,100

8,100

Rates

10,959

10,959

Evangelism & special events

150

150

Ministry expenses

23,608

23,608



42,817
42,817



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THE REDEEMED CHRISTIAN CHURCH OF GOD- STILLWATERS COLCHESTER

(A company limited by guarantee)
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025

7.Analysis of expenditure by activities (continued)

Analysis of direct costs (continued)

Advancement of christian faith
2024
Total
funds
2024
        £
        £



Visiting Ministers expenses

14,720

14,720

Rates

9,780

9,780

Evangelism & special events

991

991

Ministry expenses

10,086

10,086



35,577
35,577

Analysis of support costs



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THE REDEEMED CHRISTIAN CHURCH OF GOD- STILLWATERS COLCHESTER

(A company limited by guarantee)
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025

7.Analysis of expenditure by activities (continued)

Analysis of support costs (continued)

Total
funds
2025
Total
funds
2024
        £
        £



Staff costs

82,899

73,433
 
Depreciation

57,428

50,856
 
Music and euipment

2,535

991
 
Gas and electricity

9,739

9,981
 
Insurance

5,244

4,892
 
Cleaning

6,121

5,296
 
Loan interest

13,030

15,610
 
Welfare

30,551

41,668
 
Payroll service fees

395

410
 
Printing, postages and stationery

4,139

6,274
 
Bank charges

693

636
 
Conference and Meetings

2,128

8,770
 
Motor expenses

4,612

5,544
 
Travel

12,129

13,718
 
Sundry administrative expenses

523

-
 
Mortgage interest

17,918

21,697
 
Training

916

3,563
 
Admin services & costs

18,750

26,518
 
Dues and subscriptions

503

95
 
Advertising and promotion

1,780

1,643
 
Volunteer costs

9,307

7,986
 
Bookkeeping and accounting services

6,050

5,850
 
Computer and IT support

3,047

2,617
 
Legal fees

-

2,640
 
Health and safety

-

1,316
 
Repairs,renewals and maintenance

22,165

11,596
 
Community Engagements costs

-

363
 
Technical Services costs

13,650

-
 
Independent Examiners' fees

2,000

2,000
 


328,252
325,963

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THE REDEEMED CHRISTIAN CHURCH OF GOD- STILLWATERS COLCHESTER

(A company limited by guarantee)
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025

8.

Independent examiner's remuneration

2025
2024
£
£

Fees payable to the Charity's independent examiner for the independent examination of the Charity's annual accounts
2,000
2,000


9.



Staff costs


2025
2024
£
£


Wages and salaries
73,817
66,734

Social security costs
9,082
6,699

82,899
73,433

The average number of persons employed by the Charity during the year was as follows:


2025
2024

No.
No.


Ministry
2
2

No employee received remuneration amounting to more than £60,000 in either year.





10.


Trustees' remuneration and expenses

During the year, no Trustees received any remuneration or other benefits (2024 - £NIL).

During the year ended 31 December 2025, no Trustee expenses have been incurred (2024 - £NIL).

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(A company limited by guarantee)
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025

11.


Tangible fixed assets




Freehold property
Plant and machinery
Motor vehicles
Computer equipment
Total

£
£
£
£
£


Cost or valuation

At 1 January 2025
1,391,856
130,493
27,594
104,906
1,654,849

Additions
-
850
-
8,941
9,791


At 31 December 2025

1,391,856
131,343
27,594
113,847
1,664,640


Depreciation

At 1 January 2025
297,375
117,247
24,859
70,673
510,154

Charge for the year
27,837
6,300
684
22,606
57,427


At 31 December 2025

325,212
123,547
25,543
93,279
567,581


Net book value


At 31 December 2025
1,066,644
7,796
2,051
20,568
1,097,059


At 31 December 2024
1,094,481
13,246
2,735
34,234
1,144,696


12.



Debtors


2025
2024
£
£


Due within one year

Other debtors
723
722

723
722


13.



Creditors: Amounts falling due within one year


2025
2024
£
£


Bank loans
53,378
53,378

Social security
15,156
5,784

Accruals
8,350
8,150
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(A company limited by guarantee)
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025

13.Creditors: Amounts falling due within one year (continued)

2025
2024
£
£


76,884
67,312


14.



Creditors: Amounts falling due after more than one year


2025
2024
£
£


Bank loans
157,120
204,495

Other loans
172,551
182,644

329,671
387,139

The aggregate amount of liabilities payable or repayable wholly or in part more than five years after the reporting date is:


2025
2024
£
£


Payable or repayable by instalments
208,152
261,530

208,152
261,530

The loan outstanding is a repayment mortgage of the church building at  Heath House, Heath Business Centre, off Whitehall Road, Colchester, Essex CO2 8HG.

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THE REDEEMED CHRISTIAN CHURCH OF GOD- STILLWATERS COLCHESTER

(A company limited by guarantee)
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025

15.

Statement of funds


Statement of funds - current year

Balance at 1 January 2025
£
Income
£
Expenditure
£
Balance at 31 December 2025
£

Unrestricted funds





General Funds 1

621,486

461,873

(416,157)

667,202
 

Restricted funds






Restricted Fund 1

170,918

10,395

(17,918)

163,395
 

Total of funds


792,404
472,268
(434,075)
830,597

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THE REDEEMED CHRISTIAN CHURCH OF GOD- STILLWATERS COLCHESTER

(A company limited by guarantee)
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025

15.

Statement of funds (continued)



Statement of funds - prior year

Balance at
1 January 2024
£
Income
£
Expenditure
£
Balance at
31 December 2024
£

Unrestricted funds





General Funds 1

668,862

349,944

(397,320)

621,486
 


Balance at
1 January 2024
£
Income
£
Expenditure
£
Balance at
31 December 2024
£





Restricted funds






Restricted Fund 1

182,020

10,595

(21,697)

170,918
 


Total of funds


850,882
360,539
(419,017)
792,404


16.

Summary of funds


Summary of funds - current year

Balance at 1 January 2025
£
 
Income
£
 
Expenditure
£
 
Balance at 31 December 2025
£
 
General funds

621,486

461,873

(416,157)

667,202
 
Restricted funds

170,918

10,395

(17,918)

163,395
 


792,404
472,268
(434,075)
830,597

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THE REDEEMED CHRISTIAN CHURCH OF GOD- STILLWATERS COLCHESTER

(A company limited by guarantee)
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025

16.

Summary of funds (continued)


Summary of funds - prior year

Balance at
1 January 2024
£
 
Income
£
 
Expenditure
£
 
Balance at
31 December 2024
£
 
General funds

668,862

349,944

(397,320)

621,486
 
Restricted funds

182,020

10,595

(21,697)

170,918
 


850,882
360,539
(419,017)
792,404


17.

Analysis of net assets between funds

Analysis of net assets between funds - current year

Unrestricted funds
2025
Restricted funds
2025
Total
funds
2025
        £
        £
        £



Tangible fixed assets

933,663

163,395

1,097,058

Current assets

140,093

-

140,093

Creditors due within one year

(76,884)

-

(76,884)

Creditors due in more than one year

(329,671)

-

(329,671)

Total 


667,201
163,395
830,596



Analysis of net assets between funds - prior year

Unrestricted funds
2024
Restricted funds
2024
Total
funds
2024
        £
        £
        £



Tangible fixed assets

973,778

170,918

1,144,696

Current assets

102,159

-

102,159

Creditors due within one year

(67,312)

-

(67,312)

Creditors due in more than one year

(387,139)

-

(387,139)

Total 

621,486
170,918
792,404

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THE REDEEMED CHRISTIAN CHURCH OF GOD- STILLWATERS COLCHESTER

(A company limited by guarantee)
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025

18.



Reconciliation of net movement in funds to net cash flow from operating activities


2025
2024
£
£

Net income/expenditure for the year (as per Statement of Financial Activities)



38,194

(58,478)

Adjustments for:

Depreciation charges
29,591
23,019

Amortisation charges
27,837
27,837

Interests and rents from investments
(12,588)
(10,571)

Decrease/(increase) in debtors
(1)
1

Increase in creditors
9,571
816

Net cash provided by/(used in) operating activities
92,604
(17,376)



19.



Analysis of cash and cash equivalents


2025
2024
£
£

Cash in hand
139,370
101,437

Total cash and cash equivalents
139,370
101,437


20.



Analysis of changes in net debt





At 1 January 2025
Cash flows
At 31 December 2025
£
£

£

Cash at bank and in hand

101,437

37,933

139,370

Debt due within 1 year

(53,378)

-

(53,378)

Debt due after 1 year

(387,139)

57,468

(329,671)


(339,080)
95,401
(243,679)

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THE REDEEMED CHRISTIAN CHURCH OF GOD- STILLWATERS COLCHESTER

(A company limited by guarantee)
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025


21.


Related party transactions


The The Redeemed Christian Church of God - Stillwaters Colchester has not entered into any related party transaction during the year, nor are there any outstanding balances owing between related parties and the The Redeemed Christian Church of God - Stillwaters Colchester at 31 December 2025.

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