**Trustees' Annual Report for the period** Period start date Period end date Day Month Year Day Month Year **From** 01 01 2023 **To** 31 12 2023 ## Section A Reference and administration details **Charity name**[Millpool Hill Pentecostal Church ] **Other names charity is known by**[Millpool Hill Church ] 1052755 **Charity's principal address** Millpool Hill Church Alcester Road South Birmingham B14 5EZ ~~——~~ **Registered charity number (if any)** 1052755 ## **Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity** **Dates acted if not for whole Name of person (or body) entitled year to appoint trustee (if any)** |**Dates acted if not for whole**|**Name of person (or body) entitled**|**Name of person (or body) entitled**| |---|---|---| |**Trustee name**
**Office (if any)**
**Dates acted if not for whole**
**yearear**|**Name of person (or body) entitled**
**to appoint trustee (if any)ppoint trustee (if any)oint trustee (if any)(if any)if any)y)**|| |1
Rev. Richard Pidgley
Chair||| |2
Mr John Richard
Hadland
Secretary||| |3
Mr Michael John
O'Rourke||| |4
Mr Robert Anthony
Bishton||| |5
Mr Devon Brown||| |6
Mrs Sharone Williams||| |7
Mr Barry Neil Sheppard||| |**Names of the trustees for the charity, if any, (for example, any custodian trustees)**||| |**Name**
**Dates acted if not for wholeyear**
**Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)**
~~—=—~~||| |**Type of adviser Name**
**Address**||| |**Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information)**
~~—_—_~~||| |**Section B Structure, governance and management**|**Section B Structure, governance and management**|| **TAR** March **2012** 1 ## **Description of the charity’s trusts** MODEL CONSTITUTION WITH TRUST DEED ADOPTED DATED 18 MARCH 1994 AS Type of governing document AMENDED 8 JUNE 2009 - (eg. trust deed, constitution) How the charity is constituted Trust - (eg. trust, association, company) Trustee selection methods The senior minister shall nominate and the existing Church trustees shall appoint. - (eg. appointed by, elected by) ## **Additional governance issues (Optional information)** Trustees appointed are required to complete and sign the Charity Commission eligibility form. Also trustees working with vulnerable adults and children are required to have a current DBS form. You **may choose** to include additional information, where relevant, about: - policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of The following policies are given to all new trustees and they are reviewed bi-annually trustees; ensuring existing trustees are aware of the contents and able to work within them in the context of the Church / Charity life. - the charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works; - ●Safeguarding Children and Vulnerable Adults Policy - ●Leadership Safeguarding statement - relationship with any related parties; - ●Risk Management Policy - trustees’ consideration of major ●Volunteers Policy risks and the system and procedures ●Financial Policy to manage them. ●Reserves Policy ●Expenses Policy - ●Volunteers Policy - ●Data Protection Policy - ●Conflicts of Interest Policy - ●Health & Safety Policy - ●Staff Handbook & Contracts of Employment ## **Section C Objectives and activities** 1. To advance the Christian faith in such ways and such parts of the United Kingdom or the world as the Church Council from time to time may think fit. **Summary of the objects of the charity set out in its governing document** 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 may think fit. 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. **TAR** March **2012** 2 Throughout the year period we have welcomed the community to join with us for the worship of God during our Sunday services and our other stated activities. In addition to this the Church has continued to live broadcast its Sunday services through live feed on its Facebook page meaning our time of worship and teaching is open to all in the online **Summary of the main activities** community irrespective of age, gender, mobility and faith. **undertaken for the public benefit in relation to these objects (include** The Church has continued to offer support to those suffering through sickness and **within this section the statutory** hardship by spiritual and practical means. During 2023 The Church made a donation of **declaration that trustees have had** £736 to ‘Helping Hands & Healing Hearts’ Children’s ministry located in Baguio City in the **regard to the guidance issued by the** Philippines. This gift was used for the welfare of orphaned and terminally ill children. The **Charity Commission on public benefit)** Church also gave £736 to ‘Eden Children’s Village’ in Zambia which also cares for and educates orphaned children. In addition to this the Church gave gifts of £920 to the earthquake appeal in Turkey/Syria; £850.22 to the earthquake appeal in Morocco/Libya; and £335.73 for supplies to fill extra ‘shoeboxes’ for Operation Christmas Child. ## **Additional details of objectives and activities (Optional information)** You **may choose** to include further statements, where relevant, about: - policy on grantmaking; - policy programme related investment; - contribution made by volunteers. Each year we encourage all members of Millpool Hill Church to consider volunteering by regularly participating in the various aspects of the management and programme of the charity. Opportunities to serve have included volunteers getting involved in our public worship services including leading services, teaching, playing musical instruments, Bible reading, operating sound and visual systems, assisting the treasurer with counting the cash offering and offering up prayers. We have seen other volunteers involved by helping with cleaning and maintenance, looking after the grounds, hospitality, and stewarding. Throughout the 2023-year period we have had approx. 40 different people volunteer their time and abilities to help strengthen and achieve the aims of the Church/Charity. We greatly value the work of all our dedicated volunteers, and we ensure that they are given clear direction and if necessary relevant and appropriate training. We endeavour to make sure that all our volunteers are thanked and feel appreciated. ## Section D Achievements and performance **Summary of the main achievements of the charity during the year** The Church continued to commit to its objectives throughout the 2023-year period. The Church has sought to continue developing a positive, welcoming and inclusive culture through its in person services and continued online engagement with the community. The Church has continued using small groups in homes called ‘CONNECT’ for the purpose of discipleship, teaching, prayer and fellowship. We believe that small groups provide a platform for growth, both spiritually and also relationally and are helpful for the delivery of pastoral care. Throughout 2023 the Church had two CONNECT groups running, however with numbers of those attending the groups rising, we made the decision that we would start a third CONNECT group in 2024. The Church has continued to receive generous food donations from its members and members of the wider community. These donations are taken regularly to the local food pantry that we partner with at Yardley Wood Baptist Church. The Church has continued to use and develop its website and social media page as a means of advertising its online services, activities and promoting the aims and objectives of the charity to the community. We have found that through our ‘Contact us’ facility on our website, some members of the community, who are facing challenges, have asked us to pray for them, or to help them in some other way. In 2022 the Church trustees purchased from the City Council a plot of land immediately in front of and alongside the Millpool Hill Church building. The purpose of purchasing the land was to develop it into car parking and some amenity land which will make the Church building more accessible and presentable to the local community. Towards the end of 2023 the Church had raised sufficient funds to have the land in front of its building developed into a car park and the land along the side of the building has been turfed. **TAR** March **2012** 3 ## Section D Achievements and performance This development was a significant move forward for the Church and we now have car parking for approx. 21 cars, making attending our various services and activities much easier for those in the community with limited mobility. Towards the end of the year and after careful and appropriate legal considerations, the Church Trustees decided to add another member to the Board of Trustess, this decision was well received by the Church. ## **Section E Financial review** The Church operates with a reserves policy that ensures the charity has reserves for a **Brief statement of the charity’s policy** minimum of three months operational expenditure. **on reserves** **Details of any funds materially in deficit** **Further financial review details (Optional information)** The Church continues to receive its main income through the generous and regular You **may choose** to include additional financial giving of its members and attendees. information, where relevant about: • the charity’s principal sources of The Church’s primary expenditure in relation to its aims and objectives is the funds (including any fundraising); remuneration of its contracted staff who serve the church through a spiritual ministry • how expenditure has supported and its administration. the key objectives of the charity; • investment policy and objectives Large expenditure this year has been seen in the developing of land, purchased in 2022, into a Church car park. including any ethical investment policy adopted. Other expenditure has been seen in the Church’s mission work both in the United Kingdom and other parts of the World. The Church continues to have budgeted expenditure on its running costs and maintenance, ensuring the building is warm, welcoming and compliant with health and safety standards. ## **Section F Other optional information** **TAR** March **2012** 4 ## **Section G Declaration** **The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.** **Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees** |**Signature(s)**
**Full name(s)**
**Position (eg Secretary, Chair, etc)**
**Date**|**R. Pidgley**|_J Hadland_| |---|---|---| ||Rev. Richard Pidgley|| ||
Chair (lead minister)|Trustee (Secretary)| **TAR** March **2012** 5 INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF MILLPOOL HILL PENTECOSTAL CHURCH for the year ended 31 sl December 2023 Charity No.: 1052755 I report to the trustees on my examinalion of the accounts of the above charity ("the Trust") for Ihe year ended 31 st December 2023. Responsibilities and basis of report As the charity Iruslees of the Trust, you are responsible for Ihe preparaiion of the accoun15 in accordaiice with the requirements of the Charities Aci 2011 ("the Acl"). I report in respect of my examination of the Trust's accounts carried out under section 145 of the 201 l Act and in carrying out my examinalion, I have followed the applicable Direciions &7iven by the Charity Commission under section 145(5){b) of the Act. Independent examiner's statemenl I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material marters have come to my attention in connection wilh tl)e examination which gives me cause to believe Ihat in, any malerial respect.. accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Act or the accounts do not accord with the accounting records. I have no concerns aiid have come across no other matters in connection with the examination lo which attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounis 10 be reached. Peler Tymoshyshyn FCA Arundales Chmrtered Accountants Stowe House 1688 High Street Knowle Solihull West Midland5 B93 OLY Date: 20 June 2024 MILLPOOL HILL PF.NTECOSTAL CHURCH RECEIPTS AfiD PAYMENTS for the year ended 31 sl Deceinber 2023 Unrestricled Building Missionary funds fund fund 2023 Total 2022 Total Receipts Offeriiigs and tithes Gift Aid tax repayments Missionary Fund Building fund donations Coininunily Projects In Other income 45,504 29,889 45,504 29,889 5,245 24.413 41,849 5,245 4,038 4.772 24.413 1,519 1,519 .392 Total receipts 76.912 24,413 5,245 106,570 51,051 P4ymenls Sta￿1ng Salaries and costs Visiting ministry Training Travel and subsistence 32.795 740 803 1,264 32,795 740 803 1.264 29..320 170 602 Ministry Fellowship Children Youth Seniors OutrLach M issions and gifts out Coinmunity projects R¢sourees Administralion ICT resources Service5 - Chlirch uliliiies Manse ulililie5 and rates Insurance - Church Manse Professional fees Piiblicily Sundries 550 550 354 35 35 3,958 46 67 2.785 48 3,958 46 2,104 859 3.043 3,169 1,329 460 984 137 500 2,104 859 1.958 172 3.011 2.926 1.072 451 984 84 3,169 1,329 460 984 137 500 Site costs Repairs and maintenance Cleaning and consumables Health and safety costs Equipment Asset and investment purchases Other asset purchase5 Total payments 1,650 1.650 116 350 113 173 48 457 30 350 40,472 24,444 64,916 37.405 91,473 24,444 4,004 119,921 83,236 NET PAYMENTS {14,561) (31) 1,241 (13,351) (32.185) Cash funds brouglit forward 40,358 3.718 44,107 76,292 Cash funds carried forward 25,797 4.959 30,756 44.107 MILLPOOL HILL PENTECOSTAL CHURCH STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES for tlie year ended 31 st December 2023 2023 2022 CASH FUNDS CAF bank Current account Kingdom Bank Call direct account 28,965 42.336 1,791 1,771 30,756 44.107 ASSETS RETAINED FOR THE CHARITY'S OWN USE Church Manse at cost 2020 241,568 241,568 Church building (including the car park from 2023) - sum insured as per latest insurance documentation 975,563 821.733 Equipment And fixtures - at cosl Broiiglit forward Add itions 36.660 36.660 Carried forward 36,660 36.660 1,25.3,791 1,1.37,366 Approved by: R Pidgley Pastor Date: 20 June 2024 INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF MILLPOOL HILL PENTECOSTAL CHURCH for the year ended 31 sl December 2023 Charity No.: 1052755 I report to the trustees on my examinalion of the accounts of the above charity ("the Trust") for Ihe year ended 31 st December 2023. Responsibilities and basis of report As the charity Iruslees of the Trust, you are responsible for Ihe preparaiion of the accoun15 in accordaiice with the requirements of the Charities Aci 2011 ("the Acl"). I report in respect of my examination of the Trust's accounts carried out under section 145 of the 201 l Act and in carrying out my examinalion, I have followed the applicable Direciions &7iven by the Charity Commission under section 145(5){b) of the Act. Independent examiner's statemenl I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material marters have come to my attention in connection wilh tl)e examination which gives me cause to believe Ihat in, any malerial respect.. accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Act or the accounts do not accord with the accounting records. I have no concerns aiid have come across no other matters in connection with the examination lo which attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounis 10 be reached. Peler Tymoshyshyn FCA Arundales Chmrtered Accountants Stowe House 1688 High Street Knowle Solihull West Midland5 B93 OLY Date: 20 June 2024 MILLPOOL HILL PF.NTECOSTAL CHURCH RECEIPTS AfiD PAYMENTS for the year ended 31 sl Deceinber 2023 Unrestricled Building Missionary funds fund fund 2023 Total 2022 Total Receipts Offeriiigs and tithes Gift Aid tax repayments Missionary Fund Building fund donations Coininunily Projects In Other income 45,504 29,889 45,504 29,889 5,245 24.413 41,849 5,245 4,038 4.772 24.413 1,519 1,519 .392 Total receipts 76.912 24,413 5,245 106,570 51,051 P4ymenls Sta￿1ng Salaries and costs Visiting ministry Training Travel and subsistence 32.795 740 803 1,264 32,795 740 803 1.264 29..320 170 602 Ministry Fellowship Children Youth Seniors OutrLach M issions and gifts out Coinmunity projects R¢sourees Administralion ICT resources Service5 - Chlirch uliliiies Manse ulililie5 and rates Insurance - Church Manse Professional fees Piiblicily Sundries 550 550 354 35 35 3,958 46 67 2.785 48 3,958 46 2,104 859 3.043 3,169 1,329 460 984 137 500 2,104 859 1.958 172 3.011 2.926 1.072 451 984 84 3,169 1,329 460 984 137 500 Site costs Repairs and maintenance Cleaning and consumables Health and safety costs Equipment Asset and investment purchases Other asset purchase5 Total payments 1,650 1.650 116 350 113 173 48 457 30 350 40,472 24,444 64,916 37.405 91,473 24,444 4,004 119,921 83,236 NET PAYMENTS {14,561) (31) 1,241 (13,351) (32.185) Cash funds brouglit forward 40,358 3.718 44,107 76,292 Cash funds carried forward 25,797 4.959 30,756 44.107 MILLPOOL HILL PENTECOSTAL CHURCH STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES for tlie year ended 31 st December 2023 2023 2022 CASH FUNDS CAF bank Current account Kingdom Bank Call direct account 28,965 42.336 1,791 1,771 30,756 44.107 ASSETS RETAINED FOR THE CHARITY'S OWN USE Church Manse at cost 2020 241,568 241,568 Church building (including the car park from 2023) - sum insured as per latest insurance documentation 975,563 821.733 Equipment And fixtures - at cosl Broiiglit forward Add itions 36.660 36.660 Carried forward 36,660 36.660 1,25.3,791 1,1.37,366 Approved by: R Pidgley Pastor Date: 20 June 2024