## **Bethel Christian Fellowship, West Bromwich. Charity No. 1052751** ## **Annual Report for the year to 31[st] December 2021** The Church Council present their report for the year ended 31[st] December 2021 ## **Administrative Information.** The members of the **Church Council** during the year were; Daniel Cherian: Senior Minister & Council Member. Peter Kay: Church Elder, Administrator & Holding Trustee Haydn Sharman Church Elder, Treasurer & Holding Trustee Dennis Simpson Council Member & Holding Trustee Malcolm Hannah Council Member & Holding Trustee Wayne Harris Council Member & Holding Trustee Susan Wright Council Member & Holding Trustee Church Council members are appointed by Pastor Daniel Cherian, Peter Kay and Haydn Sharman (Spiritual Leadership of the Church) Holding Trustees are appointed by the Church Council. The Charity was established by Trust Deed dated 29[th] September 1995 by the Bethel Christian Fellowship Church Council, and is registered with the Charity Commission, No 1052751. ## **Objectives** ## _**Bethel Christian Fellowship Mission Statement**_ . _To reach all age and people groups in our community with the gospel and to see those who are saved baptised in water and with the Holy Spirit. To subsequently promote discipleship and commitment to the Lord by encouraging and developing , we present each one mature in Christ._ Bethel Christian Fellowship is established to provide Pentecostal fellowship for those of like faith, to proclaim and further the Gospel of God concerning his Son Jesus Christ, to consolidate converts in their faith, to maintain a place of worship for the meeting of believers, the solemnisation of marriages, funerals, the dedication of infants together with providing caring ministries and social assistance. The charity is affiliated to The Assemblies of God in Great Britain and Northern Ireland and is a member of the Evangelical Alliance. The Church is also a Network Church of The All Nations Movement, Wolverhampton 1 ## **Staff.** The charity is currently staffed by three part time employees, a large team of church member volunteers who undertake everything from church cleaning to conducting church services. The charity is heavily dependant on this voluntary help continuing in order to achieve its objectives in the future. The Church Council employed a Children & Family worker on a part-time basis but unfortunately due to ill health this contract ended in December. The Church council are to seek a replacement. ## **Pastoral Care** Pastoral Care continues to be carried out mainly via phone calls to the membership on a regular basis by the members of the Leadership Team. When Covid restrictions door step visits were carried out ensuring the most vulnerable received a visit. As we returned to regular Church Services the monitoring of the congregation and their perceived needs became much easier, and home visitation was once more resumed. ## **Activities and Performance.** From January to March onwards following the Government Covid guidelines the church closed and its activities ceased. We continued to have online services and distributed CD s to those members unable to join us online. Through our online presence we were able to have Sunday School and also ran an Alpha course on Zoom. In July as Covid restrictions were lifted completely we returned initially to a reduced programme in the Church building. As the year progressed, we were able to hold an number events for the membership, these included afternoon tea for the ladies, a Church Picnic and a Christmas party. We began a Toddler and Parent/Carer group which has attracted a number of people from the local community and proves to be popular. We also started A Place of Welcome group and Messy Church for pre Senior School Children. We continued to contribute to the local Food Bank, Care homes and a refuge. At Christmas we delivered parcels to two local residential care homes and Mince pies to every house in the two streets around the Church. The Church Hall when allowed was used on weekday afternoons by a neighbourhood the leadership see this as a great way to connect with the community. Although closed for part of the year we believe the church was still actively involved in mission and outreach work and the Church Council believe these activities meet the Commissions guidance on public benefit. 2 ## **Membership.** Church Membership we believe has remained stable in line with the National trend. With an ageing congregation, we continue to look for numerical growth, especially amongst younger people, to sustain the church going into the future, both financially and spiritually. ## **Mission.** We continue to support the various projects for orphaned children in both Zambia and India. We continue to support other individuals in foreign m work. ## **The Church Building.** The main building, foyer and toilets were redecorated to a high standard. New Carpet was laid in the main church hall. A disabled toilet has been installed. The main church roof has been replaced. The Church Council ensure that building is kept in excellent state of general repair. **The Church House.** The tenants and rent remain the same. ## **Finances.** The Annual General Meeting was held on 21[st] November and covered the previous year, postponed because of Covid restrictions. ## **Treasurers Report.** Tithes and Offerings bounced back from the Covid closure period to £57401 an increase of 28%. More pertinently, this is 4% up on the pre-Covid figure of 2019. This has been helped a slightly wider uptake of direct to bank payments. Sundry income increased by 140% to £8484 and includes £2920 donated towards the roof repair fund, £2800 -School Club who use our facilities, and a donation of £1000 via the Charities Aid Foundation. Missionary donations increased by 21% to £3594. The largest outgoings were the salaries for our employees totalling £31021. Extraordinary expenditure of note includes: Roof repairs (£22800), Carpet (3900), Stage Extension (3120), church house repairs (£850), and sound equipment (£700). Light and heat costs returned to their pre-Covid levels. A net loss of £4053 was made overall, but this includes accounting adjustments for depreciation of £7641. The church savings account ended the year with a balance of £37500. In light of the church closure period during Covid, and especially in view of our ability to pay a substantial repair bill for the roof, the church has come through soundly thanks to the generosity of those who attend and give faithfully. 3 We are presently reviewing our strategy for encouraging giving which will include further encouragement to donate direct to bank and the use of Gift Aid, a new receptacle in the foyer for receipt of cheques and cash, and a further investigation into the possibility of taking card payments. Peter Kay Church Administrator. 5[th] August 2022. 4 **Draft Financial Statements at 28 September 2022 at 14:17:37** ## **BETHEL CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP** ## **UNAUDITED ACCOUNTS** **FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2021** **Draft Financial Statements at 28 September 2022 at 14:17:37 BETHEL CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP** ## **BUSINESS INFORMATION** ## **Accountants** ## **Business address** Bache Brown & Co Limited Swinford House Albion Street Brierley Hill West Midlands DY5 3EE Gads Lane West Bromwich West Midlands B70 8QL **Draft Financial Statements at 28 September 2022 at 14:17:37 BETHEL CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP** ## **CONTENTS** ||**Page**| |---|---| |Accountants' report|1| |Profit and loss account|2| |Balance sheet|3| |Notes to the accounts|4| **Draft Financial Statements at 28 September 2022 at 14:17:37 BETHEL CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP** ## **CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS' REPORT TO THE PROPRIETOR** ## **ON THE UNAUDITED ACCOUNTS OF BETHEL CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP** As described on page 2, you have approved the accounts for the year ended 31 December 2021 set out on pages 2 to 4 and have acknowledged your responsibility for them and for providing all information and explanations necessary for their compilation. ## **Bache Brown & Co Limited** ......................... ## **Chartered Accountants** Swinford House Albion Street Brierley Hill West Midlands DY5 3EE - 1 - **Draft Financial Statements at 28 September 2022 at 14:17:37 BETHEL CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP** ## **DETAILED TRADING AND PROFIT AND LOSS ACCOUNT** _**FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2021**_ |**Turnover**
Tithes and offerings
Sundry income
Missionary donations
**Administrative expenses**
Wages and salaries
Rates and insurance
Youth and childrens work
Outreach work
Light and heat
Missionary expenses
Repairs and maintenance
Printing, postage and stationery
Telephone
Travelling expenses
Hospitality
Legal and prof fees
Accountancy
Canteen
Sundry expenses
Charitable donations and ministry gifts
Depreciation on freehold property
Depreciation on fixtures, fittings and equipment
**Other operating income**
Rent receivable
**Operating loss**
**Other income**
Bank interest received
**Net loss for the year**|**2021**
**£**
**£**
57,401
8,484
3,376
69,261
31,021
2,601
773
1,741
3,594
9,245
14,218
1,706
391
77
-
391
834
198
1,130
4,773
5,564
2,077
(80,334)
(11,073)
7,020
(4,053)
2
(4,051)|**2020**
**£**
**£**
44,764
3,523
2,857
51,144
23,008
2,256
466
469
2,514
5,301
9,415
2,304
399
90
99
40
834
68
1,407
4,304
4,994
2,407
(60,375)
(9,231)
5,940
(3,291)
43
(3,248)| |---|---|---| - 2 - **Draft Financial Statements at 28 September 2022 at 14:17:37 BETHEL CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP** ## **BALANCE SHEET** ## _**AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2021**_ |**Notes**
**Fixed assets**
Tangible assets
**1**
**Current assets**
Prepayments
Cash at bank and in hand
**Current liabilities**
Accruals
**Net current assets**
**Total assets less current liabilities**
**Capital account**
At 1 January 2021
Loss for the year|**2021**
**£**
308
40,547
40,855
1,693|**£**
262,348
39,162
301,510
305,561
(4,051)
301,510|**2020**
**£**
2,229
57,604
59,833
1,461|**£**
247,189
58,372
305,561
308,809
(3,248)
305,561| |---|---|---|---|---| I approve the accounts set out on pages 2 to 4. I acknowledge my responsibility for the accounts and for providing Bache Brown & Co Limited with all information and explanations necessary for their compilation. ...................................... Date : ......................... - 3 - **Draft Financial Statements at 28 September 2022 at 14:17:37 BETHEL CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP** ## **NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS** _**FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2021**_ ## **1 Tangible fixed assets** |**Land and**
**buildings**
**Freehold**
**Fixtures,**
**fittings &**
**equipment**
**£**
**£**
**Cost**
At 1 January 2021
243,329
99,455
Additions
22,800
-
At 31 December 2021
266,129
99,455
**Depreciation**
At 1 January 2021
128,235
85,611
Charge for the year
5,564
2,077
At 31 December 2021
133,799
87,688
**Net book value**
At 31 December 2021
132,330
11,767
At 31 December 2020
115,094
13,844|**Total**
**£**
342,784
22,800| |---|---| ||365,584| ||213,846
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