Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From 1[st] January 2024 To 31[st] December 2024
Charity name: The King’s Family Church, Hucknall
Charity registration number: 1052599
Objectives and Activities
| SORP reference | ||
|---|---|---|
| Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document |
Para 1.17 | To advance the Christian faith as set out in the statement. To relieve sickness and financial hardship through the provision of funds, goods, and services, including the provision of counselling and support, as set out in the statement. To advance education, as set out in the statement. |
| Summary of the main activities in relation to those purposes for the public benefit, in particular, the activities, projects or services identified in the accounts. |
Para 1.17 and 1.19 |
See attached document, titled ‘Trustees Annual Report for 2024’ |
| Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit |
Para 1.18 | Managing Trustees are aware of the ‘Essential Guide for Being a Charity Trustee’ and are aware to operate in accordance with ‘Charitable Objectives and the Charity’ Model Deed |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
| SORP reference | ||
|---|---|---|
| Policy on grant making | Para 1.38 | Not applicable |
| Policy on social investment including program related investment |
Para 1.38 | Not applicable |
| Contribution made by volunteers |
Para 1.38 | See attached document, titled ‘Trustees Annual Report for 2024’ |
| See attached document, titled‘Trustees |
Other
Annual Report for 2024’
Achievements and Performance
| SORP reference | ||
|---|---|---|
| Summary of the main achievements of the charity, identifying the difference the charity’s work has made to the circumstances of its beneficiaries and any wider benefits to society as a whole. |
Para 1.20 | See attached document, titled ‘Trustees Annual Report for 2024’ |
Additional information (optional)
| Additional information (optional) | Additional information (optional) | |
|---|---|---|
| You may choose to include further statements | where relevant about: | |
| Achievements against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | See attached document, titled ‘Trustees Annual Report for 2024’ |
| Performance of fundraising activities against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | Not applicable |
| Investment performance against objectives |
Para 1.41 | Not applicable |
| Other | See attached document, titled ‘Trustees Annual Report for 2024’ |
Financial Review
| Financial Review | ||
|---|---|---|
| Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period |
Para 1.21 | The Financial position of the Charity is made available at every Managing Trustee Meeting and discussions take place where necessary. |
| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held |
Para 1.22 | The Church opened a Savings Account in August 2021 using £9,000 transferred from a current account. This represents a contingency of approx. 3 months expenditure. A balance of £549 reflects interest on the capital |
| Amount of reserves held | Para 1.22 | £9,549 internally recognised as for contingency |
| Reasons for holding zero reserves |
Para 1.22 | Not applicable |
| Details of fund materially in deficit |
Para 1.24 | Not applicable |
| Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern |
Para 1.23 | Not applicable |
Additional information (optional)
You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
| The charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising) |
Para 1.47 | The Charity’s income comes in the form of voluntary contributions from church members and congregation. Income from HMRC received through the operation of the ‘Gift Aid’ scheme and the ‘Gift Aid Small Donations Scheme (GASDS)’. The Church also raises finance to support its vision through occasional special offerings, fundraising events and activities. |
|---|---|---|
| Investment policy and objectives including any social investment policy adopted |
Para 1.46 | Not applicable |
| A description of the principal risks facing the charity |
Para 1.46 | No known risks |
| Other | See attached document, titled ‘Trustees Annual Report for 2024’ |
Structure, Governance and Management
| Description of charity’s trusts: |
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|---|---|---|
| Type of governing document (trust deed, royal charter) |
Para 1.25 | Model Constitution with Trust Deed for Local Assemblies of God |
| How is the charity constituted? (e.g unincorporated association, CIO) |
Para 1.25 | Trust |
| Trustee selection methods including details of any constitutional provisions e.g. election to post or name of any person or body entitled to appoint one or more trustees |
Para 1.25 | Appointed by the Church Council |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
| Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees |
Para 1.51 | The Charity has an induction process for the roles of Governance and Leadership, including online learning and informal mentoring. |
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| The charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works |
Para 1.51 | Managing Trustees: Chair – Ms Patricia Burke (Trish) Managing Trustee - Mrs Karen Parkin Managing Trustee - Mrs Rachel Tennyson Core Leadership Team: Senior Leader – Ms Patricia Burke (Trish) Elder–Mrs Thembie Ndiweni |
| Elder – Mr Mark Tennyson Operations Manager – Karen Parkin Supported by a team of ministry leaders and volunteers. |
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| Relationship with any related parties |
Para 1.51 | The King’s Family Church is affiliated with: the Assemblies of God UK’ and is a member of ‘Churches Together in Hucknall, Linby & Papplewick’ and ‘The Evangelical Alliance’. |
| Other | We rely on a team of group leaders and volunteers to oversee and co-ordinate services, events, and other charitable activities. |
Reference and Administrative details
| Charity name | The King’s Family Church, Hucknall |
|---|---|
| Other name the charity uses | Christian Centre (Old Working Name) |
| Registered charity number | 1052599 |
| Charity’s principal address | The King’s Family Church, Derbyshire Lane, Hucknall, Notts NG15 7JX |
Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
| 1 2 3 |
Trustee name | Office (if any) | Dates acted if not for whole year |
Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint trustee (if any) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patricia Burke (Trish) |
Chair | |||
| Karen Parkin | Managing Trustee and DeputyChair |
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| Rachel Tennyson | ManagingTrustee |
– Corporate trustees names of the directors at the date the report was approved Director name Not applicable
Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity
Trustee name Dates acted if not for whole year
Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others
| Description of the assets | The Church building, operating equipment and financial |
|---|---|
| held in this capacity | reserves. |
| Name and objects of the | Not Applicable |
| charity on whose behalf the | |
| assets are held and how this | |
| falls within the custodian | |
| charity’s objects |
Details of arrangements for Not Applicable safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity’s own assets
Additional information (optional)
Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)
Type of Name Address adviser ~~es~~ Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information) Ms Patricia Burke (Trish), Senior Leader (Minister in Training) ~~CO~~
Exemptions from disclosure
Reason for non-disclosure of key personnel details
Not applicable
Other optional information
The attached document titled ‘Trustees Annual Report for 2024’ has been prepared to provide an insight into the charity.
Declarations
The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.
Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees
Signature(s) ~~rn~~ Full name(s) Patricia Jacqueline Burke ~~ee~~ Position (eg Secretary, Chair of Managing Trustees Chair, etc) ~~ee~~ Date 13[th] October ~~|~~
Charity Name: The King’s Family Church Charity Number: 1052599
Charity Address: 12 Derbyshire Lane, Hucknall, Nottingham, NG15 7JX
TRUSTEE’S ANNUAL REPORT FOR 2024
Background:
We are a diverse church family with a vision to worship God and serve our local community. We meet weekly on Sundays and have community outreach activities during the week. We welcome people of all backgrounds, regular attenders and visitors from Hucknall and the surrounding towns.
A Summary of Activity:
During 2024, we continued to embed the church vision - developing existing ministries and community outreach, and increasing the capacity of the church leadership.
Affiliations and Partnership: The King’s Family Church is affiliated to the Assemblies of God UK denomination of churches. The Senior Leader, with members of the church leadership team has maintained connection with the Assembly through attendance at the area zone meeting, and annual national leadership conference. The Senior Leader has also engaged with local area leaders from the Assemblies of God for mutual encouragement, support, and shared wisdom.
We’ve continued to support the partnership of churches, known as Churches Together Hucknall, Linby and Papplewick (CTHLP) for joint church and community events. CTHLP is a group of local Churches of all denominations belonging to Churches Together in Britain and Ireland (CBTI) whose purpose is collaboration and outworking Christ’s mission to share the gospel in our local community and surrounding towns. During 2024, the Senior Leader has continued to attend the monthly ministers’ meetings, for prayer, discussion, and mutual support.
Leadership & Governance: The Church is governed by Managing Trustees with Church Elders providing spiritual counsel and input. Its Constitution and Trust Deed was adopted on 31st March 2006, and an amended resolution adopted on 21[st] December 2006.
The King’s Family Church has three Managing Trustees whose responsibility it is to oversee the legalities and running of the Church as a Charity. Five portfolios are focussed on the following areas: Charity Administration, Finance, Facilities, Health and Safety, and Safeguarding.
Managing Trustees have continued to meet to discuss matters of compliance, agree and plan for any required actions. The Church continues to ensure good governance and due diligence in accordance with the duty in section 4 of the 2006 Charities Act. With regards the running of the church, the Managing Trustees oversee the upkeep and annual servicing of equipment and portable appliances, servicing and testing alarms and fire-prevention equipment, and carrying out appropriate risk assessments to support church and community-based activities.
In line with its responsibility for Child Protection and the Protection of Vulnerable Adults, the Church has a Safeguarding policy in place. DBS checks remain current and are reviewed every three years.
Ministry and Community Outreach: Our Sunday worship and mid-week ministries are known for providing a warm and friendly welcome and atmosphere. Prayer and Communion are also important elements in the weekly rhythm of the church services, as is our Children’s ministry.
Sunday worship services continue to be led by a committed and spiritually gifted team responsible for leading worship, preaching, and teaching. Children enjoy their own dedicated time with volunteers, having fun and learning Bible stories, and understanding the relevance of the Christian faith in their worlds. Services are livestreamed on YouTube and available for catch up through our YouTube and Facebook channels. This allows congregation members and visitors to participate in the services remotely.
Key religious events in the church calendar continue to be celebrated, such as Easter, Pentecost Sunday, Remembrance Sunday, Advent and Christmas. The Christmas Carol Service and outreach are particular highlights, not only for the church congregation but also visitors from the local community who come along to celebrate with us.
In 2024, the ‘Remembering Loved Ones’ service was a touching reminder and opportunity for members of the community who have lost loved ones to celebrate/remember loved ones in a meaningful way. We hold a short service of remembrance, invite people to light a candle and/or hang a personal tribute in memory of their loved one.
The Church continues to be available for dedications, weddings, and funerals. It is a privilege to support families during these significant life-events.
Prayer: Prayer continues to underpin all the activities that we do. Opportunities to meet for weekly prayer are given at various points during the week – e.g. before the start of any weekend or midweek or evening ministry activities – and to accommodate people’s preferences and working patterns. There are also opportunities to receive personal prayer ministry each week, after Sunday service. The Church continues to provide a ‘Prayer Chain’, where Church members commit to pray in response to requests received from church members, friends and family.
Discipleship and Spiritual Growth: Growing disciples is a part of our church mission in response to the instructions left us by Jesus. Each week, the Church Elders commit to growing disciples by teaching Bible truths. The Church distributes the ‘UCB Word for Today’ booklet each quarter. This is a daily devotional publication shared to help speak into people’s lives, and encourage spiritual growth. We encourage our church members to attend weekly House Groups - small groups in people’s homes that build community, develop spiritual well-being and faith through prayer, bible study and social activities.
Pastoral Care: The Church continues to maintain a focus on providing pastoral care and processes are in place to ensure that Church members are cared for and pastoral care is provided as and when needed. We also celebrate key life events with our church members - recognising birthdays and other significant anniversaries. Practical support is also given from time to time, including help with moving home, visiting the elderly housebound, or supporting with hospital visits/appointments. Data Protection and Safeguarding processes are in place to ensure volunteers and staff are protected and can work safely.
Evangelism: The Church remains committed to sharing the gospel in the local community and through our online channels.
Each Christmas, a team of church volunteers take responsibility for an outreach event called ‘Blessing Our Community’ – going out into the town centre singing carols, giving small gifts, our gospel tract ‘What is Christianity’ and an invite to the Christmas Carol Service.
Our visitors to the Carol Services also receive a gift bag containing small gifts and a Christian Christmas publication. These are always well received.
Living Room: meets weekly – run by volunteers - to support the social and spiritual needs of people over the age of 50 in our community. People who attend enjoy a wide range of activities. Sessions include: an inspiring ‘Thought for the Day’, quizzes, games, activities, and entertainment. In 2024, there was also an auction and ‘fish and chips on the beach’ event.
Connect Coffee House: opens twice a week to the community, serving refreshments and providing a warm and inviting meeting place. The Coffee House is staffed by a team of volunteers, with a parttime ‘Coffee House Coordinator’. A highlight in 2024 was the ‘Carols at Coffee House’ event. People enjoyed carol singing, mince pies and a warm Christmas atmosphere.
The King’s Family Church continues to comply with food safety standards and maintains its 5-star Food Safety rating from the Local Authority. The Coffee House Coordinator maintains a Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate.
Renew Wellbeing: Renew at Kings is connected to the Renew Wellbeing network, and is known for being a place where ‘it is ok not to be ok’. Renew Wellbeing provides a quiet and safe space, including prayer space for people who are finding life hard. People are invited to come and simply be themselves – taking part in games, crafts, books and activities as much or as little as they wish to. Renew Wellbeing is run by a dedicated group of volunteers.
Media and Communication: The Church continues to invest in media and technology to support our mission and charitable objectives. The weekly service is livestreamed on YouTube, and social media platforms are used to connect with, and keep our church members, and wider community updated. A church newsletter is also used to communicate with members.
Property: Maintenance and repairs are carried out promptly and at best value.
Supporting Local Charities: The Church continues to support the work of the local ‘Hucknall Engage Food Distribution Project’, which operates through Churches Together in Hucknall, Linby & Papplewick. The Church collects weekly food donations to support the local foodbank and also facilitated a Harvest Sunday collection of food to support this important work.
Further Information: Should members of the public or the Charity Commission wish to know more about the Church, or to see any of our activities in operation, please do not hesitate to contact us to make arrangements.
Trish Burke, Senior Leader The King’s Family Church, Hucknall
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