MOUNT ZION PENTECOSTAL CHURCH ANNUAL REPORT (JAN 22 TO DEC 22) ## **Mount Zion Pentecostal Church** ## **Trustees Annual Report (** _**Accompanying Documents**_ **)** Charity name: Mount Zion Pentecostal Church Registered charity number: 1050646 For the financial year ending on: 31[st] December 2022 Charity's principal address: Tyisaf Road, Gelli, Rhondda Cynon Taff CF417TX ## **Names of the charity trustees** **----- Start of picture text -----**
Name Office
Michael Davies Trustee (Chair)
Cheryl Jacobs Trustee
Mark Jacobs Trustee
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**GOVERNING DOCUMENT:** Model Trust Deed for Local Assemblies of God ## **Objective of the Charity** “Generally,” Mount Zion is an independent Charity, and a member of the Assemblies of God1ncorporated (which is also a registered charity - 1032245). The objectives of the Church are for the benefit of the public; and are in accordance with the general aims of the Assemblies of God denomination, which briefly include the following. _The purpose of Assemblies of God is to give every man, woman and child the opportunity of understanding the gospel and to provide a church where they can grow in ministry for the glory of God. The Assemblies of God is seeking to become a relevant and powerful expression of the Church to the community. The Fellowship recognises the importance of the Universal Church and therefore sees its development in this context._ We are committed to reaching out to people of all ages and from all walks of life including those who are often marginalised by society. We also believe in showing God's love to people in practical ways. In addition to helping those in our local communities, we are passionate about issues that affect our wider world, such as poverty and injustice. 1 | P a g e MOUNT ZION PENTECOSTAL CHURCH ANNUAL REPORT (JAN 22 TO DEC 22) **Specifically, as a local Church** The identified objects of Mount Zion are: - - To provide, and to advance a Christian witness in the community and surrounding area, in accordance with the Statement of Faith in such ways and in such parts of the United Kingdom or the world as the Church Council from time to time may think fit. - To help relieve sickness, poverty and financial hardship; and to promote and preserve good health by the provision of funds, goods or services of any kind including through the provision of support in such parts of the United Kingdom or the world as the Church Council from time to time think fit. - To help advance education in such ways and in such parts of the United Kingdom or the works as the Church Council from time to time may think fit. ## **Activities and Achievements** - Weekly Services of Public Christian Worship, teaching, study, prayer meetings, and fellowship meetings were held during the year. There was substantial "in-house" ministry. - Annual Easter and Christmas meetings, celebrations and fellowship were held, together with other Special meetings for advancement of the Christian religion. - Pastoral care of the Church members, adherents and the wider community is ongoing. Charitable assistance is offered to those struggling to provide basic necessities. - Weekly Ladies afternoon Meetings - Weekly Men’s Group - Weekly warm space/coffee Morning - Church open door policy every Thursday from 12noon to 7pm to cater for the needs of the community. - Regular financial support for overseas missionaries. - When required, �nancial and praccal support to local and internaonal humanitarian aid projects. - Aernoon Tea fund raising event for Breast Cancer Research ## **Volunteers** The vision, and fulfilment of the objectives of the Church is greatly enhanced by the numerous volunteers involved in the work. The Trustees are extremely grateful for all those who strive to make the Church a lively and vibrant community. Special thanks go to those 2 | P a g e MOUNT ZION PENTECOSTAL CHURCH ANNUAL REPORT (JAN 22 TO DEC 22) volunteers who are regularly involved in —catering; cleaning and day to day maintenance; finance; missionary coordination; music; men’s group, ladies group, afternoon tea and opening the church for the whole day on Thursday. Various other "occasional meetings" and social events. ## **Our Plans for the Future Include** - Generally, in-keeping with the previous year's activities and achievements. - Continued structured and inspirational Public Worship, Christian Training and Study - Planned activities for all groups. - Special meetings for advancement of the Christian religion and inviting Guest Speakers - The pastoral care of the Church members, adherents and the wider community, including practical help where needed, through both formal and informal activities. - Repair and update the Church property and facilities. - Converting our large disused area behind the church into a community garden and Polytunnel - Investigating, planning and re starting our youth club after the Covid pandemic - Investigating the viability of a mother and toddler group and perhaps a breakfast club. ## **Reserves Policy** It is our policy to maintain a balance on unrestricted funds (if possible) which equates to at least 3 months unrestricted payments, **(£3,201)** to cover emergency situations that may arise from time to time. The balance of **£56,946** more than matched this target. ## **Declaration** The trustees have approved the trustees' report above. |Michael Davies|Trustee Chair|11thOctober 2023| |---|---|---| |Cheryl Jacobs|Trustee|11thOctober 2023| |Mark Jacobs|Trustee|11thOctober 2023| 3 | P a g e IOLIIT ZION PF.NTECOSTAL CHLRCH INDEPENDENT F.XAJIINI 'ER'S RF.PORT FOR THF. YEAR E￿DF,I) 31ST DECEIIBF.R 2022 Cbxri no. 1050646 Independent Examiner's Report to the trnstees of Mount Zion Pentecoslal Church Report to the truslees of Mount Zion Pentec05tal Church of the accounts for the year ended 31, December 2022. Responsibilities *ttd basis of report I report lo the trustees on mv examination olthe accounts of the above charity ('Mhe Trust") for the year ended 31" December 2022. As ihe charit! trustees of the Trust. )'ou are responsibl¢ for ihe preparation of the accounts in accordance w'ith the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 ("the Act"). 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 haN'e followed the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5Xb) of ihe Act. IDdependen¢ eiaminer's statement I have completed my examination. I confinn ihat no malerial matters have come to my attention in conneclion with the examination which gives me cause to belieNe that in, any malerial respect.. aecounting records were noi kept in accordance ￿'1th section 130 of the Act or the accounts do not accord with ihe acrounling records I have no concerns and haN'e come across no other matters in conneclion with the examination to which attention should be dra￿￿ in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. Sign Darren Norton FCCA 77 Buie Street Treorchy RCT CF42 6AH 2ND Augu512023 Restricted funds- issionaries bank account Bikers meeting 850 2,501 3,350 No included in Accounts.. Amounts owed at Year End: Cladding and Facia Board Church Maintenace Christmas decorations Fusion Expenditure Total 5,104 1.792 487 1.199 8,582 ## Mount Zion Pentecostal Church 31/12/2022 |Income and Expenditure
Income
Unrestricted
Tithes and Offerings
9,508
Offerings- Gift Aid
10,770
Gift Aid Tax Refund
5,266
Missionary offerings
Interest received
35
Special Collections
Other income
700
Total Income
26,279
Expenses
Education and Training:
Wages
1,036
-
1,036
-
Community Fellowship
Catering/Functions etc.
86
86
Gifts
Various missionaries/Visiting speakers
210
Specific Missions
1,560
Other gits/donations
1,450
3,220
Establishment/Administrative expenses
Light, Heat and water
2,390
Repairs
4,330
Telephone/Broadband costs
619
Insurance
2,790
Licences
406
Stationery etc.
-
10,536
Total Expenses
12,805
13,474|Restricted
1,783
1,492
-
3,275
-
-
1,130
1,130
-
1,130
2,145|2022
Total
11,291
10,770
5,266
1,492
35
-
700
29,554
1,036
-
1,036
-
-
-
86
86
-
-
210
2,690
1,450
-
4,350
-
-
2,390
4,330
619
2,790
406
-
10,536
13,935
15,619|2021
Total
6,431
18,889
4,531
2,042
3
1,446
33,340| |---|---|---|---| ||||14,173
14,173
-
-
111
111
-
-
2,160
2,894
1,450
-
6,504
-
-
69
-
7,701
612
2,585
349
81
11,259
32,046
1,295| |
Light, Heat and water
Repairs
Telephone/Broadband costs
Insurance
Licences
Stationery etc.
Total Expenses|||| ## Represented by: |Balance @ 1/1/22
Main Bank Account
Cash not banked
Deposit account
Leprosy Bank Account
Kingdom Bank Account
Add:
Excess of income over expenditure
Made up of:
Balance @ 31/12/22
Main Bank Account
Cash not banked
Deposit account
Leprosy Bank Account
Kingdom Bank Account||Unrestricted
8,136
215
17
31,754
40,122
13,474
53,596
21,213
577
17
31,789
53,596|Restricted
771
88
347
1,205
2,145
3,350
2,500
850
3,350|Total
Total
8,907
7,653
303
-
17
17
347
612
31,754
31,751
41,328
40,033
15,619
1,295
56,946
41,327
23,713
8,907
577
303
17
17
850
347
31,789
31,754
56,946
41,328| |---|---|---|---|---| Approved by the board of Trustees: Chairman Trustee