Trustees, Annual Report for the period ION Period stsrt date Day Month oi JAN Period end date Month DEC '. Year 2023 Year 2023 From To 31 Section A Reference and administration details Charity name NOW CHURCH Other names charity is known by Registered charity number {if any) 1052627 Charity's principal address DONCASTER ROAD LANGOLD WORKSOP NOThS Postcode S819RJ Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity DatsB acted If not for whol• ear Tnmtso namo Office Ilf any) Nom• of perBon lor body) ¢nUtlod Int trustse MR T DAVIS MR N ELLIS MR M WICHMANN MRS A BELL 10 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 Names of the trustees for the charity. if any, (for example, any custodian trustees) Name Dates acted if not for whole ear TAR Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information) e of adviser Name Address BANKERS COOP BANK PO BOX 250, DELF HOUSE, SOUTHWAY. SKELMERSDALE, WN8 6V 120 BRIDGE STREET, WORKSOP S80 1HU SOLICITORS DEAN THOMAS & co Name of chief executive or names of senior stsff members (Optional inforniation) Section B Structure, overnance and mana ement Description of the charity's trusts TRUST DEED Type of goveming document How the charity is constituted Trustee selection methods APPOINTED BY THE CHURCH LEADERSHIP TEAM Additional govarnance issues (Optional infom7ation) MR M WICHMANN KEEPS ALL THE TRUSTEES INFORMED OF ANY CHARITY LAW CHANGES OR IMPLEMENTATIONS You may choose to include additional information, where relevant, about.. policies and procedures adopted for Ihe induction and training of trustees., the charity's organisalional structure and any wider ne￿Ork wrth which the charity works., relationship wrth any related parties.. trustees, consideration of major risks and the system and procedures to manage them. THE CHURCH WORKS WITH MANY COMMUNITY ORGANISATIONS AND CHURCHES TOGETHER CHILD PROTECTION, STRICT ADHERENCE TO CHILD PROTECTION POLICY, ONGOING TRAINING FOR VOLUNTEERS AND STAFF, VOLUNTEER POLICIES, HEALTH & SAFETY POLICIES, VULNERABLE PERSONS POLICIES Section C Ob'ectives and activities TO MAKE JESUS FAMOUS IN OUR WORK THROUGH WORKS, WORDS AND WONDERS AND TO GROW FULLY COMMITTED CHRISTIANS WHO LOVE GOD PASSIONATELY AND LOVE OTHERS UNCONDITIONALLY Summary of the objects of the charity set out in its governing document TAR WE HOLD REGULAR CHURCH SERVICES WHERE THE PUBLIC ARE INVITED TO ATTEND. WE PROVIDE FRIENDSHIP, CARE AND LOVE TO OUR COMMUNITY, WE RUN CHILDRENSIYOUTH CLUBS THAT ARE FREE OF CHARGE. WE HOST LUNCHES AND COFFEE MORNINGS FOR OAP'S THAT ARE FREE OF CHARGE. WE GENERALLY DO NOT CHARGE FOR FUNERALS OF LOCAL RESIDENTS. WE ALLOW COMMUNITY GROUPS TO USE THE CHURCH BUILDING OFTEN WITHOUT CHARGING WE SUPPORT LOCAL DRUG DROP IN PROJECTS Summary ofthe main activities undertaken for the public benefit in relation to these objects (include within this section the statutory declaration that trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit) Additional details of objectives and activities (Optional infonnation THE TRUSTEES ARE COMMIThED TO GIVING AT LEAST 100/0 OF THEIR INCOME TO MISSIONS BOTH ABROAD AND LOCALLY THE CHURCH HAS A HIGH PROPORTION OF VOLUNTEERS WHO CONTRIBUTE 950kn MANPOWER AND FINANCE TO THE CHURCHES ACTIVITIES You may choose to include further statements. where relevant, about.. policy on grantmaking; policy programme related investment., contribution made by volunteers. TAR Section D Achievements c?nd performance As we look back over 2023, can reflèct on how much has been achieved through our departments, events and Sunday gatherings. God has blessed us and enabled us to reach our communities with His love and we are so thankful to everyone who gave their finance, time, energy. prayer and resources to make 2023 a significant year in the lrfe on Now Church. Summary of the main achievements of the charity during the year Our Langold building was very busy throughout the week with the many adivrties and services we run for the local community. Many people have discovered Now Church for the first time and a full children and youth programme also ran throughout the week During the August summer holidays we ran a Stay and Play holiday club for primary school aged children and their families which proved very popular again. Now Gold is our monthly senior citizens lunch whilst weekly events such as Now Tots and Bible Studies meant the Church was open most days of the v￿ek. In response to the cost of living crisis that beeAme a major concem for many in our localty during the prior year. we continued to run community grocery called the Food Hub and al80 the Lounge where people could use th8 Church building and café during the V￿ek to keep wam when the cost of heating their homes became too expensive in the autumn and winter. The year ended with a packed Christmas programme in Decernber as usual with the Carols by Candlelight service in the Church. TAR Section E Financial review MOST OF THE CHARITY'S FUNDS ARE SPENT EACH YEAR ON ACHIEVING THE AIMS OF THE CHARITY Brief statement of the charity's policy on reserves Detalls of any funds materially in deficit NONE Further financial review details Ioptional information) THE MAIN SOURCE OF FUNDING IS FROM CHURCH MEMEBERS. THE TRUSTEES ARE SATISFIED WTH THEIR EXPENDITURE THAT IS ACHIEVING THE MAIN AIMS OF THE CHARITY. IT ALSO INCLUDES UPKEEP AND MAINTENANCE OF THE CHURCH BUILDING You may choose to include additional information, where relevant about.. the Gharity's principal sources of funds (including any fundraisingl.. how expenditure has supported the key objectives of the charity., investment policy and objectives including any ethical investment policy adopted. Section F Other optional information Section G Declaration The trustees declare that th8y have approved the trustees, report above. Signed on behalf of the charity's trustees Signature(s)