CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES Trustees. Annual Report for the period From: 1st January 2024 To: 31st December 2024 Charity name: Bentley Pentecostsl Assembly of God Church Charity registration number: 1052609 Objectives and Activities SORP Summary of the purposes of the Charlty as set out in its governing document Part 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 time 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 throligh weekly services, meetings, viz: l. Sunday morning worship, teaching, and communion service Family Service 2. Wednesday evening - Alternating Prayer Meetings and Bible Study Meetings. 3. Missions Overseen by the Trustees to promote regular giving by the Church members to various overseas and local missions 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 activities that . already exist, and wherever possible, facilitating new initiatives that would improve life for local residents, In considering the ways in which we can do this, the Trustees have taken into account the Charity Commission's guidance concerning public benefit, in particular, the specific guidance for charities involved in the advancement of reli ion. Summary of the main activities in relation to those purposes for the public benefit, in particular, the activitie5, projects or services identified in the accounts Para 1.17 1.19 Statement confirming whether the Trustee5 have had regard to the guidance Issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit Parn 1.18 Page I
Achievements and Performance including the Chair of the Trustees Report 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 Par 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 services, 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 Community through our hosting and working together with St John Ambulance, particularly with Young People. Support of charitable projects 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 active interest in their work receiving updates and progress reports on their work This would have facilitated the building of real, effective and lasting partnerships. We sought to relieve financial hardship in the Community whe appropriate and where we were able. Chair of Trustees Report (Review Period: January to December 2024) Introductlon & Background The year commencing 1st January 2024 saw the church and charity continuing to develop. Church attendance has continued to build with some new families including those from the wider area including some from overseas or those who have moved into the area. This has continued to add to the diversity of our membership including an additional musician and those experience(f in church leadership which has benefrted the church in the services and practical gifts and talents. Sadly, several of our Elderly members passed away over the last twelve months including in December. We are incredibly grateful for thelr many years of commitment to the church and local area. The addition of new attendees from a wider, more diverse background has continued to build up and replenish the church and has reminded us even further of the ongoing nature of the church community or family and the passing on of the baton to new families and generations. The Church continued to be led by the Chair of Trustees / Elder supported by the Church Council and with visiting Ministry and the involvement of the National Assemblies of God in the form of the Zone leader for the North of England. The search has continued for new leadership to join the team. Flnancial giving has continued to be consistent, and 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 having resources to kick start and support new leaders and activities in the new year. SUCssIon Planning. The Chair together with the other Trustees continued to provide the Ministryi Stable strategic and operational 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. The Trustees have enjoyed regular training through Charity Commission videos and some new members have brought leadership and minlstry experience through their roles in pvioUS locations. The church has designated funds to develop our work by recruiting new leaders / team members and developing new Trustee5 and Officers. This also enables a continuing focus on the ongoing maintenance and further development of valuable assets / buildings and services. important to future developmant, gmwth, and Page 2
engagement with the local communitri. There is ample scope also to develop new activitles across the age groups in the community as we establish new approaches working with the Zone leadership. Wider Church Partnerships We have continued to seek to support and encourage the Christian Faith at home. We have historically met with other Churches in the Village and the wider South Yorkshire Christian Community however a new approach through churches across Doncaster (Passion for Doncaster) has been formed which is driving forward a 'churches working together, Initiative. Our Church continued to support the Community Carol Service held at the Roman Catholic Church. This is a relationship developed through our historical financial support of the Ukraine appeal overseen by our friends at the Catholic Church. Our church has a strong relationship with the Doncaster Branch of 'Good News for Everyone. (formerly Gideons UK). The Friends Secretary being a Trustee of this church and the elder being a regular speaker in schools on behalf of the organisation. Good News for Everyone (fonnerly known as Gideons UK) 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 Mount Hermon Community Church have continued and a highly valued by both parties. Wider Partnerships in the Community We provide our Centre to 5UPPOrt other activities to the local Community through our hosting and working together with St John Ambulance, particularly with Young People hosting their training sessions and awards evenings and donating personal blbles and other donations to support their work. Support of Charitable 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 strurtured approach to progress reports and updates. We receive visits from leaders and members of these projetts or organisations which helps in keeping our church members (their supporters) informed. Where possible we arrange visits to projects. We have continued to"support Caring for Life based In Leeds which provides help, support and accommodation for vulnerable people of all ages. We continue to support other overseas projects including sponsorship and monthly financial support to individual children in Togo by several Church members (administered through Compassion UK) and the support of the Samaritans Purse Christmas Shoebox appeal. Our Church members again thls year prepared around one hundred 'Shoeboxes' and raised over £500 to cover postage costs. We also supported MAF (Missions Aviation Fellowship) who provide aeroplanes and pilots to reach difficult areas where needs are greatest - across the world. They work with many different Charities to support thelr work to provide urgent relief and especially medical care. Bentley Pentecostal Church continues to set aside a tenth (tithe) of its income into these projects and maintains an emergency fund to support both local and international emergencies beyond these projects. We can respond quickly and have done so to needs in Africa, India and beyond a5 well as needs at home and in our locality. Our strategy includes a policy of continuous review of projects. Our approach of committed support Is key to the building and maintaining of real, effective and lasting partnerships. Financial Hardship 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 joining them in the Remembrance 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, practical way they can help the community. We have continued to be a main contributor which includes both food, other basic requirements and finance. Page 3
Financial Review Review of Èhe Charity's financial position at the end of the period 1.21 Total Income for 2024 was £47,105.40 and for 2023 was £43,091.26 an increase of £4,014.14. Total Expenditure for 2024 was £42,903.91 and for 2023 was £46,984.07 a decrease of £4,080.16. Total monies at the end of 2024 were £151,550.09 and for 2023 were £147,348.60 - an increase of £4,201.49. The Trustees have the aim of retaining 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. Where there is specific capital expenditure foreseen amounts are set aside into designated/restricted funds so the general reserves are available to meet the costs of nonnal running and expansion of the Church and to ensure that the Church can meet its commitments that have been entered into. £2,080.00 Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held 1.22 Amount of designated reserves held Reasons for holding zero reserves Detai15 of furid-materially in deficit Explanation of any uncertainties about the Charity continuing as a going concern 1.22 Para 1.22 Not applicable para 1.24 None 1.23 None whatsoever Structure, Governance and Management Description of Charity's trusts: Type of governlng document l.Z5 Trust Deed dated the 6th April 2006 How is the Charity constituted? Trustee selection methods including details of any constitutional provisions e.g. election tO'P05t or name of any person or body entitled to appoint one or more Trustees 1.25 Unincorporated Assoaation. ra 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 Assembly of God Church Bentley Pentecostal Church Bentle Pentecostal Communi 1052609 Centre Registered Charity number: Charity's principal address.. Bentley Pentecostal Church, Arksey Lane, Bentley, Doncaster, SoLlth Yorkshire, DN5 ORY. Names of the Charity Trustees who manage the Charity Page 4
Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint Trustee if an The Management Trustees The Management Trustees Trustee name Dates acted if not for whole year Office (if any) stephen David Anderson Elder Whole Year Ann Denise Anderson DeanThreaSurer Whole Year Valerie Elaine Blackett Deacon Whole Year The Management Trustees Rita Chafen Deacon Whole Year The Management Trustees The Management Trustees John Andrew Hughes Deacon Whole Year Corporate Trustees - names of the directors at the date the report was roved Director 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 Description 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 assets from the Charity's own assets Not Applicable Additional information Names and addresses of advisers Type of Name Address adviser Page 5
Bank Virgin Money Bank plc la Peel Square, Bamsley, South Yorkshire, S70 2PL Solicitors Robinsons Market Place, Ilkeston, Derbyshire, DE7 50Q Independent Examiner Robert lan Jarvis 87 Stoops Lane, Bessacarr, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN4 7RS Exemptions from disclosure Reason for non-disclosure of ke None ersonnel 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: Stephe Chair of the Trustees David Anderson Ann Denise Anderson Position (e.g. Secretaryi Chalr. etc.): Date: Treasurer, Deacon and Trustee 05 Page 6
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CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES Independent examiner's report on the accounts- Section A Independent Examinerfs Report Report to the trustees Bentley Pentecostsl Assembly of God Church On accounts for the year ended 31° December 2024 Charity no (rf any) 1052609 . Set out on pages 1to5 I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charty {"the Trusv) for the year ended 31112 12024. Responsibilities and basis of .report As the charity's trustees, you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charrties Act 2011 ('the Act.). I report in respect of my examination of the Trust's accounts carried OLrt under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carying out my examination, I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charrty Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act. Independent examiner's statement applic]. Delete [ ] rfnot applicable. I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in nnectIOn 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 wo.:.it,::':';: of the Charrties Act" or the accounts did not accord with the accounting records., or -: :.. the accourrts did not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the fomi and content of accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement that the accounts give a 'true and fairf view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination. I have no conceTns 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 wonls in the bTrckets rf they do not apply. aA-LiiS. Signed: Date: tsz£ Name: QL)6to/ IM) trpReQig Relevant professional qualification(s) or body (if any): Address: &7 £Sf<X)PS LPThJL f&fè2 L)tsyk 7e IER
Section B Disclosure Only complete If the examiner needs to highlight material matters of COTrrn (see CC32, Independent examination of charity accounts.. directions and guidan for examiners). Give here brief detsils of any items that the examiner wishes to disclose. IER