Bethel Community Church – TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT for year ending 31 March 2021
ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION:
Bethel Community Church is a Pentecostal Church in Kenfig Hill and Maesteg situated in the County Borough of Bridgend.
The following Trustees were appointed by Pastor John Marshall who officially retired as a Trustee and Minister on March 12[th] March 2019
Mr Alan Hutton-Davies,
Mr Des Duffy
Mr Ray Duffy
STRUCTURE, GOVERNACE AND MANAGEMENT:
Bethel Community Church is managed by pastoral oversight and supported by the trustees. To be a trustee it is a requirement for the person to be a member of the church.
The Trustees meet approximately 4 times a year when all are available. It dealt with a variety of building and ministry issues over the year.
The church is part of the AoG UK and is overseen by the AoG apostolic leadership of Chris Vaz from Gateway Church Abergavenny, alongside Bethel’s Pastor Des Duffy and an Eldership team.
The church has updated its Health & Safety and Safeguarding policies, as well introduced a new GDRP policy.
OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES:
Bethel Community Church provides resources and facilities for public worship, pastoral care, spiritual, moral and intellectual development, both for its members and for those who wish to benefit from what the church offers.
Worship is an integral part of church activities both on a Sunday and midweek since it is paramount that the Lord Jesus Christ is central to our activities.the members of the church are also encouraged to support other churches in ministry when requested.
In addition to having a monthly service in two local care homes (currently on hold due to covid), the church also supported local charities by fund-raising events and direct giving. Bethel Community Church is also committed to missions both home and abroad, financially, physically and in prayer.
Bethel Community Church normally holds an annual free fun day for the community in a local playing field, which is well supported. However this year due to Covid restrictions the day did not take place.
Bethel Community Church holds a club for 7-11 year olds and 11-17 year on a Thursday in Kenfig Hill as well as a 4-6 and 7-11 year olds Clubs on a Monday evenings in Maesteg, where all participants gather for games and Bible talks. Both the 4-6 & the 7-11 children's clubs were cancelled due to covid 19 regulations. However the older 11-17 age group has continued on-line via zoom
Bethel Community Church Normally meets in Kenfig Hill on a Sunday evening using a building owned by the charity. The Church also normally meets in Maesteg on a Sunday morning using a building rented from the Assemblies of God. This has resulted in monies spent on repairs, modernisation and equipment during the year. The churches for the most part of the year were not opened to the public or congregation for Sunday worship due to covid 19 constrictions. But when permitted they opened during the week for prayer & food parcels to the community. Sunday worship was initially streamed from home and when permitted from the church. This year the church has developed an on-line presence for the congregation & the public. All mid week meetings were transferred to on-line meetings mainly via Zoom. These ventures have been very successful.
The core of Bethel Community Church beliefs state that the Bible is the divinely inspired Word of God, that Jesus Christ is the Son of God, and that he alone provides atonement for sin in his death and resurrection. The Holy Spirit is taught as being the third member of the Trinity and indwells the individual who has accepted Jesus Christ as Lord and Saviour.
Bethel Community Church during this period saw a decline in numbers and finances and sadly had to close a well supported Tea and Toast community activity in both locations. These were open to anyone in the surrounding areas, providing companionship, along moral and spiritual support. They have only temporarily closed until covid 19 legislation permits us to reopen.
This year the church has had to continue to deal with retirement of two of its long standing Pastors, Mr John Marshall & Mr David Glave, both due to ill health. There has also been some more changes to Eldership personnel during the year.
FINANCIAL REVIEW:
Income from all sources £29,833 Expenditure £37,278
Outstanding liabilities £5,079 with cash on hand of £9,002
The church has a policy of not spending beyond its means but equally not accruing excess funds, which could otherwise be used for the furtherance of the gospel.
CHARITY No. 1050571
BETHEL COMMUNITY CHURCH
Income and Expense
1 April 2020 to 31 March 2021
| I ncome Total Income Less Direct Cost of Income Resources - Youth Tuck etc - Youth Total Direct Cost of Income Gross Income Less Operating Expenses Equipment Stationary Bulletins, Flyers, Books Salaries & Wages Ministry Gift Community Gifts Audit & Accountancy Electricity Gas Water Rates Telephone Cleaning Supplies Repairs & Maintenance Insurance Xero System Computer Software & Licenses Event Food General Expense AOG Maesteg Building Rent & Property Insurance AoG Ministrial status AOG National Tithes AOG Training DBS Certificates Total Operating Expenses Net Income(Expense) Offerings Covenants HMRC Gift Aid & GASDS Donations Returns Other Bank Interest Designated 10% for Outreach |
- 19,312 68 68 19,244 355 15 34 13,817 180 252 147 539 72 280 34 176 227 30 9 75 110 251 16,603 2,641 Kenfig Hill £ 20 18,789 1,590 792 1,879 |
10,746 134 134 10,612 419 15 27 13,817 100 180 1,073 1,753 65 847 72 860 34 149 337 8 888 20,644 - 10,032 Maesteg £ 1,506 7,045 2,818 792 - 1,415 |
- 224 - - 224 - - 224 Designated £ - - 6 219 |
- Total £ 1,526 25,834 - 4,408 1,584 - 6 - - 3,513 |
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| 29,833 134 68 |
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| 202 29,632 |
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| 775 31 61 27,634 - 100 360 1,073 2,005 212 1,386 145 1,140 68 325 563 30 16 888 75 110 - 251 - |
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| 37,248 - 7,616 |
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CHARITY No. 1050571
BETHEL COMMUNITY CHURCH
Balance Sheet
As at 31 March 2021
| Assets Fixed Assets Computer Equipment Bank & Cash Rwanda Account Interest Account Bethel Community Church Petty Cash Accounts x 2 Total Bank Current Assets Accounts Receivable Debtors & Prepayments Total Current Assets Total Assets Liabilities Current Liabilities Accounts Payable Designated - Cory Price Designated - Sound System Upgrade Designated - Computers Designated funds - Bibles Designated - Bethel Youth Kenfig Hill Designated - Rwanda Pastors Designated - Youth & Kids Equipment Bethel Maesteg Designated - Youth & Kids Equipment Bethel K Hill Designated - World Day of Prayer Designated Funds - Outreach Local & Missions Designated Funds - Azad Designated Funds - John (Rwanda) Designated Funds - Saints Relief Designated Funds - Dan Designated Funds - Funday K Hill Designated Funds - Victory Outreach Designated Funds - Hampers Designated David & Margaret Designated - Music Dept Designated - Natalie Bevan Probation team Designated - Bread of Life Wages Payable - Payroll PAYE\NIC Payable Total Current Liabilities Total Liabilities Net Assets Equity Reserves at 31.3.2017 Retained Earnings Current Year Earnings Total Equity |
31 March 2021 2,378 1,352 100 7,302 250 9,004 781 - 781 12,162 323 - 500 575 - 19 241 - - - 635 25 1,352 10 - 466 10 340 - - - 44 - 540 5,079 5,079 7,083 12,674 2,025 - 7,616 7,083 |
31 March 2020 150 1,428 100 7,217 250 |
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| 8,996 14,197 - |
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| 14,197 | ||
| 23,343 | ||
| 1,560 687 - - - 19 43 241 750 728 174 861 321 1,430 10 106 966 10 383 46 12 75 44 100 182 |
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| 8,645 | ||
| 8,645 | ||
| 14,698 | ||
| 12,673 - 4,362 6,387 |
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| 14,698 |
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(HARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES Independent examiner's report on the accounts Section A Independent Examiner's Report Report to the tru$to8sl membgrs of Bethel Community Church On accounts for thè year ended 31, March 2021 Charliy no lif any) 1050571 Set out on pages One & Two I report lo the trustees on wy examination of the accounts of the above charity I"Ih8 Trust") for the year ended Responslbilities and basis of report As the charity's trustees, you are responsible for the preparation of th8 accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 { the Act'i. I report in respect of my examination of the Trust's accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination, I have followed all the applicable DSreclions given by the Charity Commlsslon under seclion 145151{bl of the Act. Independent examlner's statement not applicable. I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material mallers have Come to my attention in connection with the examination lolher than that disclosed below ') which gives me cause lo believe that In. any material respect.. the accounting records wer6 nol kept in accordance with secllon 130 of the Charities Act,. or the accounts did not accord with the accounting records-, or the accounts did not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the form and content of accounts set out in the Charities {AccoLJnts and Reportsl Regulations 2008 other than any requirement that the accounts give a 'true and fair, view which is not a maller considered as part of an independent examination. I have no concerns and have come across no other mallers in connection wilh the examination lo which attention should be drawn In this report in order lo enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. Pleaso deleto Ihe words in the bCketS if (hey do not 8ppIy. Date: 28-01-2022 Sign•d: Name: Andrew Peter Piddinglon Relevant prof•ssional qualification{s} or body IER Oct 2018
lif any): Address: Profici8 Business Support Limlled 26-28 Heol Eglwys, Yslradgynlais, SWANSEA SA9 1 EY Section B Disclosure Only complete if the exgminer needs lo highlight material matters of concern (see CC32, Independent examination of charity accounts.. directions and guidance for examiners). Give here brief details of any items that the examiner wishes to dlsclose. IER Oct 2018