CUSTOM HOUSE BAPTIST CHURCH

Registered charity 1202561 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register · also known as THE HOUSE

Activities include regular public worship, prayer, Bible study, preaching, and teaching. Baptism as defined in the Baptist Union Declaration of Principle. The Communion of the Lord Supper which shall normally be observed at least once a month. Evangelism and mission, locally, regionally, nationally and internationally. Encouraging relationships with and supporting Baptists and other Christians.

Objects

THE PRINCIPAL PURPOSES OF THE CHURCH ARE:- 3.1.1 THE ADVANCEMENT OF THE CHRISTIAN FAITH ACCORDING TO THE PRINCIPLES OF THE BAPTIST DENOMINATION. 3.1.2 THE CHURCH MAY ALSO ADVANCE EDUCATION AND CARRY OUT OTHER CHARITABLE PURPOSES IN THE UNITED KINGDOM AND/OR OTHER PARTS OF THE WORLD. 3.2 [NOTHING IN THIS CONSTITUTION SHALL AUTHORISE AN APPLICATION OF THE PROPERTY OF THE CHURCH FOR PURPOSES WHICH ARE NOT CHARITABLE IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 7 OF THE CHARITIES AND TRUSTEE INVESTMENT (SCOTLAND) ACT 2005 OR SECTION 2 OF THE CHARITIES ACT (NORTHERN IRELAND) 2008.]

The charity’s charitable objects and area of benefit, quoted from its governing document as held on the Charity Commission register.

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Registered contact address: Newham, London, England (from the postcode on the register)

Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts

The accounts state that the charity held unrestricted reserves of £247,024 at the end of the financial year, representing a significant increase from the previous year's £164,063. Per the trustees' report, the charity generated a net incoming resource of £82,961, supported by a £50,000 grant and increased tithes, while total expenditure remained lower than the prior year. The independent examiner confirmed that no matters came to their attention giving cause to believe the accounts were materially non-compliant.

Automated summary of the FY2025 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.

What the accounts disclose

Accounts independently examined (not a full audit). Discloses 4 of 6 completeness components.

Policies the charity declares

In its annual return the charity told the Commission that it has the policies listed below. This is self-declared: it is not verified by the Commission or by this site, and it is not evidence of how a policy works in practice.

• Bullying and harassment 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
• Paying staff
• 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

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Trustees · trustee networks

• Rev Omotade Adedeji Agbesanwa MTh, MDivchair
• KINGSLEY GYAU · trustee of 1 other charity
• Olukole Festus Omole
• Shevitte-Renee Waugh
• VICTORIA KONADU-AGYEMANG

Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).

Operates in: Newham

Income and spending

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