2025-04-05-accounts - The Bethel Church

This text was generated using OCR and may contain errors. Check the original PDF to see the document submitted to the regulator. This document is also available as Markdown.

BETHEL CHURCH

Dunrobin Street, Longton, Stoke-on-Trent ST3 4NA

Minister’s report to the trustees for the year ending 5[th] April 2025

This is my twenty-fifth report as chair of trustees, and I am pleased to report that Bethel continues in its mission to support the local community in a variety of ways.

Local community involvement

Bethel’s Thursday three course lunch, including colouring and craft activities, continues to be successful with an average weekly attendance of more than 70 people. Since September we have seen an increase in the number of people with learning disabilities attending from across the city including Newcastle and Hanley. During February and March numbers have increased to over 80 attendees with a maximum of 97 people attending for two of these weeks.

On 18[th] June BBC Radio Stoke and BBC News held and recorded a hustings debate for the Stoke South MP candidates at Bethel. On 9[th] November Bethel held a BBQ and entertainment evening which was attended by 121 people and raised £516.50.

Our Christmas meal on Thursday 12[th] December was attended by 120 people and the Christmas party as well as the Christmas Eve Carol Service were well supported. We again helped Swan Bank Church with the provision of their Christmas meals.

Bethel continues to partner with Stoke-on-Trent Foodbank as a distribution centre on Wednesday mornings and on 8[th] November we hosted Stoke-on-Trent Foodbank’s AGM providing food for 120 people. Also, on Wednesday mornings advice and information about services in Stoke-on-Trent can be accessed through the Community Lounge at Bethel.

Additionally, we work closely with local police, councillors, schools, and other organisations in providing food, provisions and household goods to those who need them. Bethel’s charity shop continues to support the community by providing affordable clothing and household goods and we are grateful for all the generous donations which help to make this possible.

Bethel church

The number of people attending Bethel’s Sunday morning service remains steady and we have seen several new people. Upgrades to the building have included the refurbishment of the chairs used in both the Sunday Service and week-day activities.

Funding, grants, and donations

We are grateful for the companies and individuals who support Bethel with regular finances as well as donations of food, toiletries, and other goods.

This year generous food donations were received from Sandford Hill Primary School and a Harvest donation from Alexandra Junior School. For Christmas £100 worth of food was received from Argos to support the families in need in our area and in March we received a donation of frozen food from Farmfoods.

Once again Bethel was one of the charities nominated by the Community Champion at Tesco Longton Extra for the Tesco Community Christmas Gift Appeal. Additionally, donations of food and toys were received from Step up Stoke and TWIST.

Throughout the year regular food and other essentials have been received from Tesco (Longton Extra, Meir Hay Express, and Meir Park), NISA Stoke, Farmfoods, LIDL, KFC Meir, TWIST, and Pak Foods Dresden. These are supplemented by fortnightly deliveries from Fareshare Midlands. These donations have helped Bethel provide an average of 350 meals to individuals and families every week. We really appreciate those who are willing to partner with us in this valuable work.

Financial donations have included £317.50 for a sponsored Zip Wire challenge, £500.00 Ward Funding from Councillor Lilian Dodd towards the Christmas meal, £324.01 from Florence Residents’ Association, £70 for grip bars at the entrance of the church, £100.00 from TWIST, £1075.00 from Stoke-on-Trent Foodbank, and £200.00 from The Grand Charity. We have also received various donations from individuals which have helped Bethel to continue its work.

Conclusion

Whilst these remain difficult times for many people, we are grateful to all those who continue to support Bethel through finances, prayer, various donations, and volunteering. This year has seen an increase in financial receipts of £14695.24 and a decrease in expenditure of £9963.42. This has resulted in a surplus for the year of £8845.19. Bethel continues to be committed to supporting the local community in whatever ways possible.

==> picture [506 x 484] intentionally omitted <==

----- Start of picture text -----
FOR ENGLAND AND WALES
na) CHARITY COMMISSION The Bethel Church
Receipts and payments accounts
For the period 6th April 2024 To 5th April 2025
from
Section A Receipts and payments
Unrestricted Restricted Endowment Last year
funds funds funds —— ”
tothe nearest £ to the nearest £ to the nearest £ to the nearest £ to the nearest£
Ai Receipts
ISUNDAYSERVICE&GIFTAID TOS] [Cd TC‘SdLEEC [49,065]] [[10,833]
[THURSDAYHALLHIREMEAULIGHTLUNCH OeCRAFT & t—isdC| MTCC‘13,278] |TC“TC TC‘CdSdC [88TH]] [12,721] ||
ISHOPTAKINGS HM 48]8,910} 72,133
a |
reee |es |Ceees ll |
JOTHERGRANTSANDFUNDING[MISCELLANEOUSub INCOME & DONATIONS=|[| TOOT3t,ato] TCC| TTC“‘(CSTCWSU;TO]C700) 20,367|
total (Gross Incomefor AR)|__as3.7os] [|__- ||-] | [__133,70a]]
table).
a
PPPs SS
ubtotal} i.
Total receipts [1857] [9]9Ls|rr)
A3 Payments SEE |Sees
LITERATURE, STATIONERYETC |B nsTC |eeTC—“itCdCEC BY 384
IREPAIRS,IMPROVEMENTS,MAINT&CLEAN | 3,029] |TTCi | [4,409] |
PREACHERSSECS.,GIFTS&TRIPS |
IANNUALPAYMENTS CT| HATtt‘ OT CT C ‘ tedWC ]C™~“‘SCLYLSCOC‘(#(’NTSCSLTCOCCCC-Y COOOS/ [OOPeC389)|
es |ees |)eee
ISHOPEXPENSES Es es)
FOOD&IMISCELLANEOUSENTERTAINMENTASSEMBLIES EXPENSES=T(t|| “(‘ti‘ ISITMG] TC TC CUCd TC™~C“‘“SSLTSCOOCOC‘(#;#S;COBYtC~“‘CN-CLGCOCOCZSSGOATC‘SSC” TSCSTS
OF GOD |) ee ee |
VOLUNTEEREXPS,WORKWEAR&TRAINING|346] | [CC] TT 2,61
THIRTYONE: EIGHT a | S| | | NY
eePENSIONS (its::”™:CésdCEC(<(#$#Y#Y’N$NNNN 4 DWH Pd C“‘SCSTYTSOOOOOCCCSMBTt~“‘CTCiLLSOOCOCC‘«MAGA] T7981[3549
CHURCH8B INSURANCE Subtotal] _12aesce] fg 28| 3555||
----- End of picture text -----

A4 Asset and investment purchases,

==> picture [504 x 115] intentionally omitted <==

----- Start of picture text -----
See “tell:
neeee |
Subtotal] ==
Total payments ee Bs) Ea
A5 Net of receipts(payments)|__—8,845) 884] 15,8133)-
A6 Transfers between funds Sea So ie
Cash funds last year end P21, 681) 21,687| | [87,494]
Cash funds this yearend|__ 30,526 |30,526] | [21,681]]
----- End of picture text -----*

CCXX R1 accounts (SS)

20/11/2025

Document ID: de94eb6e-0501-4d3e-a598-a1 a6920a94d7

Section B Statement of assets and liabilities	Section B Statement of assets and liabilities	Section B Statement of assets and liabilities	at the	end of the period	end of the period
Categories	Details			Unrestricted funds	Restricted funds	Endowment funds
BtCashfunds		Totalcashfunds		to nearest£ 2) eS	es
	(agree balanceswith	with receipts and payments
			account(s))
				Unrestricted	Restricted	Endowment
	Details			funds tonearest£	funds tonearest£	funds tonearest£
—=	=
ice	Fundtowhich Details asset be! oa=				Cost (optional)	Current value optional
B4 Assetsretainedforthe ecpeemees	Details			Fundtowhich asset	Current value Cost(optional) optional foeie oe
				Fund towhich	Amountdue	When due
-	; Details =			liability relates	option	optiona
Signed by one ortwo trustees on behalfof allthetrustees	‘ Signature			: PrintName	Name	Date of approval
	Qudith	Woodatt		JudithWoodall		25/11/2025
CCXXR2accounts(SS)		2				20/11/2025

Document ID: de94eb6e-0501-4d3e-a598-a1a6920a94d7

ey; CHARITY COMMISSION| Independent examiner's FOR ENGLAND AND WALES report on the accounts

Section A

Independent Examiner’s Report

Report to the trustees/

==> picture [431 x 50] intentionally omitted <==

----- Start of picture text -----
On accounts for the year |Year Ended 5" April 2025 Charity no | 1052513
ended (if any)
Set out on pages | 1 AND 2
----- End of picture text -----

| report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity (“the Trust’) for the year ended 05 / 04 / 2025.

Responsibilities and As the charity trustees of the Trust, you are responsible for the preparation basis of report of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 (“the Act”).

| 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, | have followed the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act.

==> picture [116 x 24] intentionally omitted <==

----- Start of picture text -----
Independent
examiner's statement
----- End of picture text -----

| have completed my examination. | confirm that no material matters have come to my attention (other than that disclosed below *) in connection with the examination which gives me cause to believe that in, any material respect:

e accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Act or

e the accounts do not accord with the accounting records

| have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. * Please delete the words in the brackets if they do not apply.

Name: | Jack Martin FCCA

Relevant professional | Fellow of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (the ACCA) qualification(s) or body

(if any):

Address: | Paterson Brodie Limited, Cliveden Chambers, Cliveden Place,

Longton, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire,

ST3 4JB

IER

October 2018

Document ID: de94eb6e-0501-4d3e-a598-a1a6920a94d7

Only complete if the examiner needs to highlight 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 disclose.

IER

October 2018

Document ID: de94eb6e-0501 -4d3e-a598-a1a6920a94d7