THE HIGHER PLACE (DISCIPLES OF CHRIST BIBLE CHURCH)
The Charity is involved in social outreach, youth work, provision of housing for vulnerable people, evangelistic activities; holding events to connect people to Jesus, life-giving relationships and God-Given destinies in accordance with the teachings of Jesus Christ. We also support individuals and organisations.
Objects
THE ADVANCEMENT OF THE CHRISTIAN FAITH MAINLY BUT NOT EXCLUSIVELY BY: 1. MEANS OF BROADCASTING MESSAGES AND MUSIC AND TEACHING NATURE. 2. CONNECTING PEOPLE TO JESUS, LIFE-GIVING RELATIONSHIPS AND GOD-GIVEN DESTINIES FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE PUBLIC IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE TEACHINGS OF JESUS CHRIST. 3. SUPPORTING CHRIST FOLLOWERS / CHRISTIANS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE PUBLIC THROUGH HOLDING OF PRAYER MEETINGS, WORSHIP EXPERIENCES AND PRODUCING PUBLICATIONS. 4. PROVISION OF HOUSING FOR VULNERABLE PEOPLE 5. PROVISION OF RELIEF FOR THOSE IN NEED DUE TO AGE, ILL-HEALTH, DISABILITY, FINANCIAL OR OTHER DISADVANTAGE.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a surplus of £50,244 for the year ended 30 April 2025, with total income of £169,433 and expenditure of £119,189. Unrestricted reserves stood at £92,923, which the trustees confirm is well in excess of their stated policy target of £20,000 (representing three months of operating expenditure). The charity remains in a strong financial position with adequate resources to continue in operational existence.
What the accounts disclose
“The Higher Place maintains a policy to hold three months’ worth of operating expenditure in reserves to ensure Stability, continuity of ministry, and preparedness for unexpected needs. This currently amounts to £20,000.” — page 7
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- Investing charity funds policy and procedures
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
- Social media policy and procedures
- Volunteer management
Trustees
- Adewale Olumide Adesanya
- MOLAGBEMI ASENGUAH
- OKIEMUTE NESI SCOTT-EMUAKPOR
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/04/2025 | £169k | £119k |
| 30/04/2024 | £121k | £115k |
| 30/04/2023 | £74k | £83k |
| 30/04/2022 | £85k | £57k |
| 30/04/2021 | £46k | £33k |
Common questions
Is THE HIGHER PLACE (DISCIPLES OF CHRIST BIBLE CHURCH) financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a surplus of £50,244 for the year ended 30 April 2025, with total income of £169,433 and expenditure of £119,189. Unrestricted reserves stood at £92,923, which the trustees confirm is well in excess of their stated policy target of £20,000 (representing three months of operating expenditure). The charity remains in a strong financial position with adequate resources to continue in operational existence. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| UK government | 28/09/2020 | £8k | Coronavirus Community Support Fund |