KINGDOM APOSTOLIC EMPOWERMENT CENTRE
We advance the Christian religion in and around Oxfordshire for the public good by providing a regular place of worship, prayer, and Biblical studies. In addition, we provide appropriate facilities and services to enable the church to fulfill its mission to church members, visitors, and the wider community. We also sustain and offer activities of evangelisation and awareness-raising.
Objects
The objectives of the CIO are:1. Advance the Christian religion in Oxfordshire, in particular and the UK in general for the public benefit in accordance with the statement of faith in the schedule hereto by: a) Providing a regular place of worship and prayer; b) The provision of such facilities and services as are appropriate for the church, to enable it to fulfil its mission to the members of the church, visitors to the church and the local community and the wider community; c) the provision of facilities for Christian training and service;d) the support and provision of Christian evangelism and outreach;e) the provision of assistance to the wider Christian church in its ministries.f. undertaking other activities that are consistent with promoting Christianity. 2. Advance Education, Learning and Knowledge by:a) increasing community and people awareness and adoption of sustainable; practices by organizing workshops and campaigns that emphasise recycling, energy conservation, and sustainable living;b) partnering with local schools and organisations to implement eco-friendly projects such as tree planting, community gardens, and clean-up drives to preserve local ecosystems and heritage sites;c) launching and promoting initiatives to protect and restore local natural habitats, including reforestation projects and the protection of endangered species;d) developing and sustaining after-school programmes and tutoring services to support students' academic achievement and address learning gaps;e) raising awareness about mental health issues and advocate for better mental health services and support systems within the community.3. Advancement of General Charitable Purposes that the Trustees may deem fit from time to time for public benefit.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity generated £155,120 in income and incurred £111,600 in expenditure, resulting in a net surplus of £43,520 for the period. The trustees report that unrestricted reserves increased to £43,520, which exceeds their stated policy target of four months of income. The independent examiner confirmed that no material matters were identified during the examination of the accounts.
What the accounts disclose
“Principal source of funds was from members’ offerings and tithes, and general donations. We generated £311,100.00 through this means within this financial period.” — page 6
“The charity has a reserve policy of leaving 4 months of income to address any unexpected need that may arise.” — page 6
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- Campaigns and political activity policy and procedures
- Complaints handling
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Conflicting interests
- Engaging external speakers at charity events 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
- Risk management
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
- Social media policy and procedures
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
- Trustee expenses policy and procedures
- Volunteer management
Trustees
- Dr Francis Appiahchair
- Lynette King
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 05/04/2025 | £155k | £112k |
| 05/04/2024 | £311k | £267k |
| 05/04/2023 | £204k | £138k |
| 05/04/2022 | £1k | £1k |
Common questions
Is KINGDOM APOSTOLIC EMPOWERMENT CENTRE financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity generated £155,120 in income and incurred £111,600 in expenditure, resulting in a net surplus of £43,520 for the period. The trustees report that unrestricted reserves increased to £43,520, which exceeds their stated policy target of four months of income. The independent examiner confirmed that no material matters were identified during the examination of the accounts. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE HEART OF ENGLAND BAPTIST ASSOCIATION | 1 | £2k |
| THE MICHAEL MARSH CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £2k |
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Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KINGDOM APOSTOLIC EMPOWERMENT CENTRE | £155k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| ARK COMMUNITY CHURCH SUTTON COLDFIELD | £203k | £41,688 | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| KINGS CHURCH CENTRE NORWICH | £1.2m | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST APOSTOLIC INC | £137k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE REDEEMED CHRISTIAN CHURCH OF GOD HOUSE OF JOY FOR ALL NATIONS | £117k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST PETER, FULHAM | £420k | — | — | below | — | no doubt |