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Ashley Hill, Bristol, BS6 5JD
0117 9411750
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Pastor: Philip J.M. Watkins
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Ivy Church Mission:
"Passionate about Jesus Christ and making Him known,.
Serving our neighbours, near andfar. '
Dear Ivy Church Member,
Ivy Church Annual General Meeting for Church Members
27th May 2025 7.30PM
Welcome to AGM review covering the year 2024
We are here to express our gratitude to the Lord for his faithfulness through another year (2024).
We also want to say thank you to Ivy Church members for your commitment to 'the cause,, by
meeting together, giving of your time in service, and of your financial and prayerful support, so
that Ivy Church can endeavour to truly make a difference in our community. It is notable that there
are a number of members with significant health challenges. who nevertheless continue to serve
the Lord and the community of faith and beyond in an exemplary manner. Church members are
seeking to ser￿e one another in real fellowship [ Love each other with genuine affection, and take
delight in honouring each other... serve the Lord enthusiostically.. .Be patient in trouble, and keep
on praying. Rom 12.9-12 NLT]
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l. welcome
2. apologies
3. prayer
4. purpose
5. minutes of last years agm
6. trustee appointments
7. reports
. accounts
The objects of the Church:
(a) To advance the Christian Faith, in such ways and in such parts of the United Kingdom or
the world as the Church Council from time to time maythink fit.
(b) to relieve sickness and financial hardship and to promote and preserve good health by
the provision of funds, goods or services of any kind induding
through the provision of
counselling and support in such parts of the United Kingdom or the world as the Church Council
from time to time think fit and
(c ) to advance eduGltion in such ways and in such parts of the United fingdom or the
world as the Church Council from time to time may think fit.
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"I (CC) is responsible for all areas of the church. to ensure we fulfil our objects.
The CC is moving towards various ways of championing different aspects of Ivy Church, each
individual tsking responsibility for one or rn0￿ areas, thus: Financial management: Property;
Worship; Admin; Safeguardin& Governance {pollcies); Prayer; Outreach: Missions Support:
Children & Young People. Regular training is undertaken by the trustees.
Worshi
Sunday Services are a place of welcome. witness. worship and the Word. Regulars. visitors guests
and and new members are always welcome! Monthly All-age services have resumed and is
followed by a wonderful fellowship meal, which presents an opportunity to invite 8uests, and is a
great blessing to the community. The main focus of teaching in 2024 has been on Jesu< Sermon on
the Mount. Sunday services are supplemented by midweek LIFE groups in homes. where personal
and public needs can be shared, prayed for, and mutual support received, as well as in-depth bible
discussion. Monthly prayer via 'Zoom' provides opportunity to intercede for our neighbours, near
and far. Baptisms are always exciting and we hope to see more this coming yearl
urses
We have engaged with Study courses. which are open to all in the community; these being
'Romans' and 'Just 10., Fellowship. exploration. discusslon. and cake (l) are all appreciated.
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The year continued as previously with a weekly Sunday programme for children and regular zoom
meetings, together with some extra events.
A great deal of hard work has gone into the recruitment process to find future leadership for our
children and young people. We were so pleased to indude in the interview process, a wonderful
team of youn8 people Round one proved unsuccessful and. with a new approach. we have (in
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2025) been pleased to move towards the appointment of 3 part-time workers. We anticipate
significant forward direction in supporting the current work and developing outreach into the
community. Our partnership with the Muller foundation is most helpful.
The work of our team of volunteers has been hugely valuable and we hope this will continue. And
the support of our Safeguarding coordinator has been essential.
Our relationship with St Werburgh's Primary School has continued and we have enjoyed pastor-
visits to the school and the exciting Christmas and Easter events, when the schoolchildren and
their families come to Ivy Church.
This is a highlight in the week, providing a place of warm welcome and fun, our wonderful
volunteer team giving loving attention and sustenance to families (mostly) near and (some, even)
from afar.
Wider En
ement
Ashley Churches Together Serving (ACTS) has been a vehicle for expressions of unity in worship and
witness, with joint services, the Good Friday walk of witness with the Cross, and carols around the
neighbourhood. We are a150 involved in Churches Together in Greater Bristol, Leaders, prayers,
Assemblies of God GB at various levels- Hub, Zone, Area and National Leaders, conference.
Local Mission
We have had regular contact with InHope, homeless charity in Bristol. Individuals have volunteered
and financial and practical support has been given to this worthy cause.
Missions Su
ort
The Ivy Church Missions Support Team have faithfully dispensed funds to support our Global
Missions Partners, with a worldwide spread of interest and have been able to meet urgent, as well
as regular needs. 12.5% of church giving continues to go towards this. (3% of undesignated church
giving also goes to Assemblies of God, which is a mission-promoting organisation). Practical giving
has gone via Blythswood Care to needs in eastern Europe. Guest speakers have come from
'Compassion,' Peru, and InHope. Missions trips have been undertaken by individuals and we were
able to attend the Emmanuel International 40th anniversary conference.
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Alcove Rd". This property has had a considerable amount of work (and expense) and is being
rented at 'commercial rates., Over time is hoped that money spent on the property will be
recouped and the property can be either a source of income. or a useable asset for a future
incumbent.
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Ivy Church Building: This is relatively high cost in maintenance. repairs and running costs, but
is valuable as a visible presence in the community and as a consistently available settin8 for
worship and outreach.
We have also been pleased to rent space in the building for use by other church groups, induding
Baptismal services, and to make the buildin8 available to other users. induding Bristol Crty Council.
This does involve considerable time and effort by Ivy Churth (paid and volunteer) staff.
Land at the side of Ivy Church, owned by Chlldren's Scrapstore. is (potentially) scheduled for
development. Our comments have been registered with BCC planning department
We have continued to make progress with Inforniati
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. Our Sunday gatherings have
been accessed by some who are unable to attend in person. Services are recorded and the
sermons are made available via the website. We have also sought to use social media, and we are
grateful for the ongolng commitment to the development and maintenance of our online
presence. Other tools enable us to transact efficient management and business, as well as
messages of encourdgement and prayer requests. assurances of prayer support and notes of
praise.
We look forward to the future of Ivy Church's ministry and mission with confidence and
enthusiasm. We have a small. but strong-in-fatth group of workers and we have the assurance that
God is with us, and "If Godlsfvr u4 who (or what) can be agalnst usY[Rom &31.]
Ivy Church is a registered Charity, Number 1050613- a member of the Evangelical
Alliance-
Assemblies of God (GB) and Churches Together.
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(Assemblies of God) Ashley Hill, Bristol, BS6 5JD
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Minister: Philip Watkins
(0117) 908 3295
Passionate about Jesus Christ & MakiNJ Him Known:
ServiMJ our Nei9hbours. near and far
Ivy Pentecostal Church
Statement of Assets and Liabilities
As at 31 December 2024
l. Church Building known as 'Ivy Church. at Ashley Hill. Bristol BS6 5JD
2. Church Manse at 33 Alcove Road, Fishponds, Bristol BSI 6 3DS
3. Bank Accounts:
Current alc Lloyds bank, Downend brancm Bristol with a balance of £9.124
on 31 Dec 2024
b. Gospel Savings alc Kingdom BanK Nottingham with a balance of £37,853 on
31 Dec 2024
No Notice Savings alc Kingdom BanL Nottingham with a balance of £48.688
on 31 Dec 2024
Lt A trust &c for missionaries at Lloyds Bank, Horfield branch, Bristol with
balance of £2,207 on 31 Dec 24
4. Mortgages: There are no mortgages on Ivy Church Property
5. Loans: We have no loans
Creditors: We have no creditors
Ivy Pentecostal Church (Registered Charity Number 1050613)

INDEPENDENT EXAMINERS REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF IVY PENTECOSTAL
CHURCH
l ￿port on the accounts of the Charity (number 1050613) for the year ended 31 December
2024 which are set out on pages 1-
Respective responsibilities of Trustees and examiner.
The charity's trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year (under section 43(2)
of the Chaiities Act 1993 {the act), as amended by s.28 of the Charities Act 2006 and that an
independent examination is n￿ded.
It is my responsibility to:
examine the accounts (under *ction 43 of the Act, as amended".
to follow the procedures laid down in the General Directions given by the Charity
Commission (under section 43(7)(b) of the Act, as amended)" and to stats whether
partiGular matters have come to my attenb"on.
Basis of independent examinerfs report".
My examination was carried out in accordan￿ wilh the General Directions given by the
Charity Commissioners. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by
the Charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes
consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts, and seeking explanations
from the trustees conceming any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide
all the evidence that would be required in an audit, and consequently I do not express an
audit opinion on the accounts.
Independent examinerfs statemenL'
In connedion with my examination, no matter has come to my attention which gives me
reasonable cause to believe that. in any material respect, the trustees have not met the
requirements to ensure that:
proper accounting records are kept (in accordan￿ wtth section 41 of the Act)-
and
accounts prepared agree with the accounting records and comply with the
accounting requirements of the Act.
PHIL BATER MAAT
(Association of Acix)untirKJ Technicians)
20m April 2025