CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND W LES Trustees. Annual Report for the period.: From: 14t January 2023 To: 31st December 2023 Charity name: Bentley Pentecostal Assembly of God Church Charity roqistration number: 1052609 Objectives and Activities SORP Summary of the purposes of the Charity as set out in its governing document Para 1.17 l.To advance the Christian faith in accordance with the Statement in such ways and in such parts of the United Kingdom or the world as the Church Council from tlme to time may think fit. 2. To relieve sickness 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 counselling and support in such parts of the United Kingdom or the world as the Church Council from time to time think fit; and 3.To advance education 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. The Charity aims to achieve its objettives through weekly services, meetings, viz: l. Sunday morning Family Service 2. Wednesday evening - Alternating Prayer Meetings and Bible Study Meetings. 3. Missions Overseen by the Trustee5 to promote regular giving by the Church members to various overseas and local mission5 projects and the ra erful su ort thereto. The Charity looks to serve the pEople in our local community in whatever ways we are able. We want to become an integral part of life in the community, to be of benefit to the whole community, supporting attivities that already exist, and wherever possible, facilitating new initlatives that would Improve life for local residents. In considering the ways in which we can do this, the Trustee8 have taken into account the Charity Commission's guidance concerning public benefrt. in particular, the specific guidance for charlties involved in the advancement of reli ion. Summary of the main activities in relation to those purposes for the public benefit, in particular, the activities, projetts or services Identified in the accounts Pwa 1.17 arKJ 1.19 worship, teaching, and communion service statement confirming whether the Trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public beneflt Para 1.18 Page I Achievements and Performance including the Chair of the Trustees Rèport SORP 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 1.20 Bentley Pentecostal Church has continued to develop its role in the Community and make important progress in line with the aims and objectives of the Charity as outlined in the Constitution, and the vision for the Church. We have sought to support and encourage the Christian Faith at home through a range of seNiceg, meetings and activities in our Church and Centre. We also have sought to support other Churches in both the local and the wider district, working together in partnership and fellowship in joint services. We have further supported the local Communtty through our hosting and working together with St John Ambulance, particularly with Young People and also with the Dogs Trust. Support of charitable proje£ts at home and abroad are a key part of our work and vision. This took the form of both financial support but also taking an attive interest in their work receivlng updates and progress reports on their work This would have facilitated the building of real, effettive and lasting partnerships. We sought to relieve financial hardship in the Community where appropriate and where we were able. Chalr of Trustees Report (Review Period: January to December 2022) Introduction & Background The year commencing 1st January 2023 saw the church and =harity developing post Covid. Church attendance has been building with some new families attending including families from Nigeria who have brought a valuable diversity to our membership together with musical talents. Sadly, a number of our Elderly members passed away over the last twelve months and we are grateftjl for their many years of commitment but the addition of new attendees from diverse backgrounds .has been of great benefit to us and a great reminder and .example of the Circle of Life. The Church continued to be led by the Chair of Trustees / Elder supported by the Church Council and the search continued for a new Minister to lead the Church with help and ministry from within the Church and visiting Ministers. Financial giving has continued to be consistent with Some redurtion compared to pre Covid years but gradually improving as the year progressed. Our income is maintained through the Standing Order and Gift Aid giving. This, together with the careful management of resources, resulted in the Church being in a good financial position at the end of the reporting year. Suc￿sSion Planning. The Chair together with the other Trustees continued to provide the Ministry; stable strategic and operatlonal leadership; financial and legal expertise at no cost to the Church. This allowed essential maintenance to continue and provision of resources to further develop the Church and Charity for the future. One Trustee left during the year but was replaced by a long-term member of the church The church has designated funds to d.evelop the church by recruiting a new leader and developing new Trustees and Officers. This also enables a continuing focus on the ongoing maintenance and further development of valuable assets / building5 and services, important to future development, growth, and engagement with the local commurTity.. The Trustees have worked alongside the Zone leadership for the AOG Churches in our area to identify a potential new Minister and support. Wider Church Partnerships PaEe 2 We have continued to seek to SLJPPOrt and encourage the Christian Faith at home. We meet with other Churches in the Village and the wlder South Yorkshire Christian Community however the regular meetings between leaders and joint activities have not yet been fully resumed. The Bentley Churche5 and Community Carol services véere held at St Peter's Bentley and also at the Roman Catholic Church Community Carol Service. Our Church participated in both and look forward to further opportunities to work together in 2024. A new Doncaster Churches Fellowship (Churches working together) is now In embryonlc form and Bentley Pentecostal Church is fully supporting this and providing significant input and direttion to make this a successful group to benefit our city. Our church has a strong relationship with the Doncaster Branch of 'Good News for Everyone, (formerly Gideons UK). The Vice Chair and Friends Secretary being members of this Church. The organisation provides Bibles in Schools, Hospitals, Hotels and a wide variety of other settings. Individual Church Members are 'Friends' of Good News or members of the Branch which is drawn from members of the various Churches across Doncaster Our relationships with other Churches particularly Mount Hermon Community Church have continued and are highly valued by both parties. We look forward to working more together. .Wider Partnershlps in the Community We provide our Centre to support other activities to the local Community through our hosting and working together with SLJohn Ambulan￿, particularly with Young People and with Dogs Trust. Both organigations were able to fully develop their activities as the year has progressed. They are now very well supported locally with many young people and families engaged in their attivities. They are keen to continue / expand our partnership relationship with St John attending special services and havlng awards evenings supported by the Church and the Good News r)rganisation. Support of Charltable Projects We have continued in our support of a range of charitable projects both at home and abroad. These are a fundamental aspect of our work and vision. Our support takes the form of finance and prayer. We take an active interest in their work and projects with a structured approach to progress reports and updates. We have in the past recelved visits from leaders and members of these projects or organisations which helps greatly in keeping our church members (their supporters) informed. Where possible we arrange visits to projetts. We continue to support Caring for Life based in Leeds which provldes help, support, and accommodation for vulnerable people of all ages. We continue to support other overseas projects including sponsorship and monthly financial support to indivldual children in Togo by a number of Church members (administered through Compassion UK) and also the 5UPPOrt of the Samaritans Purse Christmas Shoebox appeal. Our Church members again this year prepared around 100 'Shoeboxes' and raised over £500 to cover postage costs. We have continued to support MAF (Missions Aviation Fellowship) who provide aeroplanes and pilots to reach difficult areas where needs a￿ greatest - across the world. They work with many different Charities to support their work to provide urgent relief and especially medical care. Bentley Pentecostal Church continues to St￿arn a tenth (tithe) of its income into these projects and maintalns an emergency fijnd to support both local and international emergencies beyond these projetts. We are able to respond quickly and have done so to needs In Africa, India and beyond as well as needs at home and In our locality in particular. Our strategy includes a poliry of continuous review of projects, comrnunications, and visits from projett representatives. The current Missions support is reviewed in the final quarter now of each year with a view to continuing or exploring new options. This approach of committed support is key to the building and maintaining of real, effective and lasting partnerships. Financial Hardshlp Page 3 We continue to seek to relieve financial hardship in the Community where appropriate and where we are able and have done so throughout the last operational year. The Chair and members continue to have a strong relationship with the British Legion, supporting them in their fundraising, attending special events with our MP and local politicians and joining them in the Remembran￿ Day Parade and Service and laying a wreath on behalf of the fallen in two world wars. We continue to review and improve our support to the people of our local area for example, increased support and weekly contributions to the Bentley Food Bank now run by our friends at Bentley Baptist Church. The Church members recognise this as a real, prartical way they can help the community. We have continued to be a main contributor including finance. Financial Review Review of the Charity's financial position at the end of the period 1.21 Total Income for 2023 was £43,091.26 and for 2022 was £39,752.60 a increase of £3,163.16. Total Expenditure for 2023 was £47,462.74 and for 2022 was £50,630.83 an decrease of £3,646.76. Total monies at the end of 2023 were £147,348.63 and for 2022 were £151 241.41 a decrease of £3 892.78. The Trustees have the aim of retainlng reserves sufficient for the foreseeable needs of the Church. The level of general reserves are not set in a specific fonnula, but the aim is to be three months of the level of committed expenditure over guaranteed income. Wherd. there is specific capital expenditure foreseen amounts are Set aside into designated/restritted funds so the general reserves are available to meet the costs of nomal running and expansion of the Church and to ensure that the Church can meet its commitments that have been entered into. £1,960.00 Not applicable Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held 1.22 Amount of reserves held" Reasons for holding zero reserves Details of fund materially in deficit Explanation of any uncertainties about the Charity continuing as a golng concern Para l.Z2 para 1.22 1.24 None Para 1.23 None whatsoever Structure, Governance and Management Description of Charity's trusts: Type of governing document Para 1.25 Trust Deed dated the 6th April 2006 How is the Charity constituted7 Trustee selectlon 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 Pala 1.25 Unincorporated Association. Para 1.25 The Trustees are appointed by the Management Trustees in accordance with the Constitution. Reference and Administrative details.. . Charity name: other name the Charity uses.. Bentley Pentecostal ASSe￿.blY of God Church Bentley Pentecostal Church Bentle Pentecostal Communi 1042609 Centre Registered Charity number: Page 4 Charity's principal address: Bontley Pentecostal Church, Arksey Lane, Bentley Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN5 ORY. Names of the Charity Trustees who manage the Charity Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint Trustee if an The Management Trustees The Management Trustees The Management Trustees The Management Trustees Dates acted If not for whole year Trustee name Office (if any) stephen David Anderson Elder Whole Year Ann Denise Anderson Deaconrfreasurer Whole Year Valerie Elaine Blackett Deacon Whole Year Rita Chafen Deacon Whole Year John Andrew Hughes Deacon 15112/2023 to 31/1212023 The Management Trustees Corporate Trustees - names of the directors at the date the report was roved Direttor name None Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the Charity (the Holding Trustees) Trustee name Dates acted if not for whole ear Whole Year Whole Year Whole Year Ann Denise Anderson Valerie Elaine Blackett Eric David Brown Funds held as custodian Trustees on behalf of others Descrlption of the assets held None in this capacity Name and objects of the Charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian Charity's objects Not Applicable Details of arrangements for safe custody and segregation of such as5et5 from the Charit 's own assets Not Applicable Page 5 Additional information Names and addresses of advisers Type of adviser Name Address Bank Virgin Money Bank plc la Peel Square, Bamsley, South Yorkshire, S70 2PL Solicitors Robinson5 Market Place, Ilkeston, Derbyshlre. DE7 50Q Independent Examiner Exemptions from disclosure Reason for non-disclosure of ke None érsorinel details Other o tional information None Declarations:_ The Trustees declare that they have approved the Trustees Report above. Signed on behalf of the Charity Trustees Signature(s): Full Names: tephen Chair of the Trustees avid Anderson Ann Denise Anderson Treasurer, Deacon and Trustee Position (e.g. Secretary, Chalr, etc.).. Date.. 18 oa Poge 6 N¢ 1052609 BEVIiEY PENTECOSTJL ASSEMBLY OF GOD CHURC Annual Accounts for the Period CC39a F￿rk￿ start date iQ023 To 31112r2023 Section A Statement of Financial Activities Re5trlctsd In¢om• Fw Descrlptlons by nalural category Totsl Ihls year T4Xal 147 A1 In¢omlDg ResouT¢o8 srtlJ Gkfi Aid CorLl*lyJliofi$ 32225.11 605.00 32,225,11 32,591.04 2, f80.rtl DDnalions IOT Us• 8nd 0￿U 0.00 t)n 50.18 SO.18 MEsctrIIoTW￿s Perxi 4M82.58 0.00 4M82,50 BUILDINGS ACCOUNT.. Offerin s arKI Grt Ald 480.00 480.QO Recty o.oo MISSIONS ACCOUNT: 3>81￿1 0.00 3,¥81.51 4,048.76 MrsrAllanesM R#ttel 0.00 0.00 INVÉ5TMÉNY INCOME REC£IvEtr. InlorvAI 1,106 109.30 Sub totsi 4,061.51 43.1191.28 39 928. IQ A2. Assèt And Invtslmfrm sale¥ •lc. Toial Incpmlng R•sources 39,029 ￿￿1.51 tunds Total fiklds funds A3 ResouKèts Expended GENEK4L ACCOUNT.. Actfvrfi and PvEn*no & Cryter 1￿657.05 0.00 10.637,06 1>3,63 2203.&3 0.00 Light #MI WI Maintenar4￿ & Equ 4.064.11 0.00 J554.82 19.720A8 12138.2f COV1£>19 Postws and Tiilgkth ries, Tax, and Nl Pa￿￿19 Vmiling Minl$try Ev4￿g￿lI$M Dwèioptheil 527.79 $27,Tg 2SOO.92 o.vo o.oo 987.09 0.00 1138,.10 523,96 0.00 107T4.49 ￿￿540￿$ SLSPPOrt 1*5DJJO 0,00 2100..00 Miscellaneous Payments BUILDINGS ACCOUNT. 2,723.46 0.00 2,723.46 10197.87 Works and Repairs 0.00 0.00 MIS￿lIaneouS Payments MISSIONS ACCOUNT. 0.00 0.00 0.00 Mis8ions Payments MIS￿lIaneOUS Payments 1,125.75 3,344.30 0.00 4.470.05 4, 188.00 0.00 O.DO Sub total 3,344.30 0.00 50,630.83 A4 Asset and investment pu￿hase$. etc. 0.00 0.00 0.00 Totahresources expended 43,639.77 3,344.30 0.00 46.984.07 Net incoming (outgoing) resources before transfers A5 Gross transfers between funds 4.610A12 4.892.81 -10.702. T3 0.00 8,461.22 9,178.43 0.00 0.00 0.00 151,241.41 147,348.60 A6 Cash funds last year end Cash funds this year end 142,780.19 138,170.17 162, If 9. 64 151,416.91 0.00 Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period Unrestricted funds Restricted funds Endowment funds Categories Details 81 Cash funds General Bank Account 44305.36 0.00 0.00 Kingdom Bank Account 92,896.93 9,178.43 Cash In Hand 967.88 0.00 rotal cash fijnds 138,170.17 9,178.43 Unrestricted funds Restricted funds Endowmont funds Dètails None B2 Other monetary assots 0.00 0.00 Fund to whlch asset belon Currènt valutr tlonal Detsils None Cost {optionall B3 Investment assets 0.00 0.00 Fund lo which asset belon Buildings Buildings Buildings Detalls Church Buildings and Land Centre Buildings and Land Contents ISpe¢ial Risks)- Both Current Insured value C05t {optlonall B4 Assets retained for the charSty's own use 1,445,672 1,833.278 29,427 Church Contents {Otherl Centre Contents (Other) Buildings Buildings 60.289 47,068 Total Insured Value of Assets 3,415,734 Fund to whlch Amount du• lonal When due lon Details None B5 Liabllities 0.00 2A Settlon C Note to the Ac£ounts Note l Basls of Preparatlon Basis of Accounting These account5 have been prepared on the basi5 of historic C05t in accordance WFth the Accounting and Reportlng by Charities - Ststement of Recommended Practice (SORP 2005) and with the Charitie5 Acts. Change In bas￿ of accounting There has beÈn no change to the accounb'ng polio'es (valuation rules and methods of accountin Sin￿ the last year. 1.3. Changes to previous accounts No changes have been made to ac£ount5 for Pre￿v$ year% Note 2 A¢countin8 Politses This stsndard list of accountin8 poliC￿S has been applied by the Chan'ty. INCOMING AESOURCES nition of incoming resou These are Included in the Statement of Financial ACtl￿'tieS (SOFA) when. the Charity becomes entitled to the resources; the Trustees are vlrtually certain they will receive the resour￿5. and the monetary value can be rneasu￿d wrth $ufficiÈnt reliabillty. Incomlng restsuytes wlth related expendtture Where Incoming resources have related expenditure (as with fundraising or contract Income) the Incoming re.sources and related. expenditure afe reported. gr955 in the SOFA Grants and donatlons Grant$ and donations are onty Induded in the ScffiA Wh￿ the Charity has unconditional entitlement to the re50UTce5. Tax reclaims on donations and gifts Incoming resourtes from tax reclaims are Included In the SOFA at the samÈ tln* as they are re*lved from HM Revenue5 and Custorrfr5. ContractLJal income and perf0rrnan￿ related grants Thi$ Is vnly Included In the SOFA once the related goods or sÈrvi¢es have been dellvered. Glfts In kind Gifts in kind (If any) are accounted for at a reasonable estimate of their value to the Chan'ty or the amount attually realised. Gifts in kind for sale Of distribution (if any) are induded In the accounts as grfts only w￿n sold or dFStrlbut.ed by the Charity. Gifts in klnd for use by the Charlty (if any) are included ift the SOFA as in¢omin8 resources when receivable. Donated seFvices and facllities These are only included ￿ incoming ￿ourCeS Iwith an equivalent amount in re50urce5 expended) where thÈ benefrt to the Charty is reasonably quantifiable, measurable and material. The value pla￿d on these resources ￿ the estIn￿ed value to the a)arity of the Servi￿ or facility recoived. Volunteer help The value of any voluntary help received Is not ll￿uded in the accounts but15 descrlbed in thè Trustees, annual 'report. Investment Income This Is included in the accounts when re￿ivabl& Inve5trnent ain5 and105ses This includes any gain or loss on the sale of irn￿.nts and any gain or loss results'ng from revaluing investments to market value at the end of the year, EXPENDITURE AND UABILITIES Llability recognition Liabllitles are rÉttsgni5ed as soon as there is a legal or construttive obligation c￿rmitt}ng the Charlty to pay out resources. Grants with performance conditions Where the Chartrty gives a grant with Condit￿nS for its payment belng a specific level Of servlce or tput to be provided, such grarts are only recogni5ed in the SOFA On￿ the Tecipient of the grarrt h35 provided the spe¢lfied semce or outWL Grants payable without perforrnance condttions If any these are only recognised in the accounts when a commitment has been made arAI there are no conditions to be met relating to the grant which remain in the control of the Charity. ASSETS Tangible fixed assets for use by Charity These are capitali5ed If they can be used for more than one year. and cost at least £500.th They are valued at CV5t or a ￿lsonable value on receipt. Investments Investments, if any, quoted on a recognlsed stock exthange are valued at market valuè * the year end. Other Investment assets (if any) are Induded at Trustees. best estimate of market value. Stocks and work In progrESS If any, these are valued at lov￿r of cost or market value. Note 3 Comments and Information on the Accounts Section Al (Receipts) 1.01. Donations for Use and Occupats-on - These are amounts receNed from the Dogs Trust and others for the use the Centre building. In2. Totals - Thi's shows an overall decrease of income of £3,163.16 over 2022. Section A3 {P3yments) 101. Light and Heat- Thi5 Increased by £509.29 over 2021 2.02. Salarle5, Ta& and Nl Payments - There are no payments for 2023 as no person was employed bythe Churth for that year. 103. Copylng, Prlntin8.. and Computer and Maintenante and Expen(rrture are due to the installation of the new telephone 5yStem . rental charges for LaptOP5 and Photocopiers, together with works on the Centre buildlng. 2.04. mi55.￿n5 Support- Th15 IS the amount of the Chantvs ttthe on the Unrestrlcted Income in the prevlous year and r5 Usually paid monthly to our Missions partner5 (Caring For Llfe and Cornpassion UK) in addition to the monthly Missions offering. 2.05. Tota15 - Tlvs $hLM15 an overall In￿eaSe of expenditure of £3,646.76 over 2022. Section B 3.01. Section 84 (Assets retained for the Charitys own use} - The current Insurance values are shown as at insurance renewal on the 13th Jarwary 2024. Liabilityfor Employerfs, Public, and Produtt Liability Is covered up to £lO,O(KJ.(X)O.00 each. Sfr rted b one or two Trustees on behalf of all the TNths turè Print Name Dat• of atsproval rpHkM/ fvJ)EE / Aa)27- Jo CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES Independent examiner's report on the accounts Section A Independent Examiner's Report Report to the trustees On accounts for the year ended . , 31 Charity no (rf any) los2&)f Set out on pages DUtr.¥1fyry4? pf ¢l(Ifl',: I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity (Ihe Trusf) for year ended S:I' I l.:gl: ;, 1023 . As the charitVs trustees. you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordan￿ with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 (Ihe Acf). Respon9ibilitles and basis of report I report in respect of my examination of the Trust's accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carying out my examination, I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act. Independent examiner's statement appl￿*￿. Delete [ ] rfnot appliGable. I have completed ￿Y examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination (other than that disclosed below .) which gives me cause to believe that in, any material respect.. the accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Charities Act; or the accounts dKI not accord with the accounting records. or the accounts did not comply with the applicable requirements . conceming the form and content of accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement that the accounts give a ttrue and fair. view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination. . I have no concems and have come across no other matters in connection - with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. Please delete the words in th&brackets rf they do not apply. Date: Signed: Name= Relevant professional qualification{s) or body Alg