PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF GHANA NORTH LONDON DISTRICT
(1) Advance the Christian faith, in accordance with the Statement of Beliefs in the UK, for the benefit of the public, including promoting an understanding of equality for all.(2) The relief of sickness and poverty of the general public by providing goods and services to individuals and organisations working to prevent or relieve poverty.(3) To help young people develop their capabilities.
Objects
THE OBJECTS OF THE CIO ARE:(1) TO ADVANCE THE CHRISTIAN FAITH FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE PUBLIC IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE STATEMENT OF BELIEFS IN SUCH WAYS AND IN SUCH PARTS OF THE UNITED KINGDOM AS THE TRUSTEES FROM TIME TO TIME MAY THINK FIT INCLUDING PROMOTING AN UNDERSTANDING OF EQUAL TREATMENT OF ALL;(2) THE RELIEF OF SICKNESS AND POVERTY OF THE GENERAL PUBLIC BY PROVIDING: GOODS TO INDIVIDUALS IN NEED, WHICH THEY COULD NOT OTHERWISE AFFORD THROUGH LACK OF MEANS, AND TO CHARITIES OR OTHER ORGANISATIONS WORKING TO PREVENT OR RELIEVE POVERTY;(3) TO HELP YOUNG PEOPLE THROUGH LEISURE TIME ACTIVITIES TO DEVELOP THEIR CAPABILITIES THAT THEY MAY GROW TO FULL MATURITY AS INDIVIDUALS AND MEMBERS OF SOCIETY;(4) THE TRUSTEES MUST USE THE INCOME AND MAY USE THE CAPITAL OF THE CHURCH IN PROMOTING THE OBJECTS
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net current liability position of £1,639 and negative unrestricted general funds of £11,956 as of 31 December 2024. The trustees have implemented a policy to match income and expenditure to avoid accumulating a deficit, noting that significant external risks to funding exist. The independent examiner confirmed that no matters came to their attention regarding compliance with accounting standards or the Companies Act 2006.
What the accounts disclose
“to seek each year, to match income and expenditure and to avoid accumulating a deficit such that PCG North London District is able to continue its operations successfully.”
“Significant external risks to funding have led the Board of Trustees to implement a Policy, taking into account, the level of income receivable from various funders, to seek each year, to match income and expenditure and to avoid accumulating a deficit such that PCG North London District is able to continue its operations successfully.” — page 6
“Two trustees were paid allowances during rhe year Charles Ayim-£750 and Verissa Takyiwaa Akoto-£750”
“The following two trustees were paid a salary of: Rev Henry Darko-£13665 as District Minister and Rev Foster Ampofo-£10200 as Pastor.” — page 13
“Two trustees were paid allowances during rhe year Charles Ayim-£750 and Verissa Takyiwaa Akoto-£750”
“The following two trustees were paid a salary of: Rev Henry Darko-£13665 as District Minister and Rev Foster Ampofo-£10200 as Pastor.” — page 13
Policies the charity declares
- Complaints handling
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- Investment
- Risk management
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
- Trustee expenses policy and procedures
- Volunteer management
Property (HM Land Registry)
Trustees
- Charles Ayim
- Dr YAW OHENE-ABUAKWA
- Eunice Asomaning
- Foster Ampofo
- Rev Henry Darko
- Verissa Takyiwaa Akotoa
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £136k | £135k |
| 31/12/2023 | £119k | £106k |
| 31/12/2022 | £84k | £81k |
| 31/12/2021 | £73k | £78k |
| 31/12/2020 | £50k | £61k |
Common questions
Is PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF GHANA NORTH LONDON DISTRICT financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net current liability position of £1,639 and negative unrestricted general funds of £11,956 as of 31 December 2024. The trustees have implemented a policy to match income and expenditure to avoid accumulating a deficit, noting that significant external risks to funding exist. The independent examiner confirmed that no matters came to their attention regarding compliance with accounting standards or the Companies Act 2006. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.