## **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| |---|---|---|---|---| |||||**29,833**
134
68| |||||**202**
**29,632**| |||||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
-| |||||**37,248**
**-**
**7,616**| _Page One_ **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| |---|---|---| |||**8,996**
14,197
-| |||**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| |||**8,645**| |||**8,645**| |||| |||**14,698**| |||12,673
-
4,362
6,387| |||**14,698**| _Page Two_ (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 b￿CketS 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