2024-12-31-accounts - Millpool Hill Pentecostal Church

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Trustees' Annual Report for the period

Period start date Period end date Day Month Year Day Month Year From 01 01 2024 To 31 12 2024

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

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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

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

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.
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.

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During the 2024-year period the Church has continued our established culture of welcoming those in the community with faith, or no faith to join with us in worshipping God during our Sunday services. We also very much welcome the community to join with us for our other regular stated activities. To be as inclusive as possible to those unable to attend Sunday services in person the Church has continued to live broadcast its Sunday services through live feed on its Facebook page, this enables us to make our time of worship and teaching available to all in the online community irrespective of age, gender, Summary of the main activities 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 2024 The Church made a donation of declaration that trustees have had £875 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 £875 to ‘Eden Children’s Village’ in Zambia which also cares for and educates orphaned children. In addition to this the Church gave gifts of £510 to Release International which supports Christians around the world being persecuted for their faith, £620 to Good News For Everyone which distributes free copies of the Bible to schools and colleges and in other places in the community and £1,400 to fill and send ‘shoeboxes’ for Operation Christmas Child which distributes these shoeboxes filled with Christmas gifts to Children in need around the world.

Additional details of objectives and activities (Optional information)

Every year we make it a priority to make the Church inclusive and engaging and therefore 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 You may choose to include further services including leading services, teaching, playing musical instruments, Bible reading, statements, where relevant, about: operating sound and visual systems, assisting the treasurer with counting the cash • policy on grantmaking; offering and offering up prayers. We have seen other volunteers involved by helping with cleaning and maintenance, looking after the grounds, hospitality, and stewarding. • policy programme related Throughout the 2024-year period we have maintained a good proportion of those who investment; regularly attend the Church volunteer their time and abilities to help strengthen and • contribution made by volunteers. achieve the aims of the Church/Charity. We continue to 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

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Section D Achievements and performance The Church continued to commit to its objectives throughout the 2024-year period. Summary of the main achievements of the charity The Church has sought to continue developing a positive, welcoming and inclusive culture during the year 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 2024 the Church had three CONNECT groups running, and we have plans to increase the groups as more people commit to attending them. 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. We have also been able to give food packages to some people who have come into the Church desperate for something to eat and then direct them to the local food pantry. 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. Since developing the Church car park at the end of 2023, we now have car parking for approx. 21 cars. This has meant that during 2024 the Church has been more accessible to the community and particularly to those with mobility issues. The Church celebrated its 85[th] Anniversary during July and to celebrate this milestone the Church hosted a ‘Community Fun Day’ on Saturday 6[th] July. The purpose of the Fun Day was to raise the profile of the Church in the local area and increase a sense of community to local residents. The day was well attended and with overwhelming positive feedback the Church has decided to make this an annual event for the community.

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 Other expenditure has been seen in the Church’s mission work both in the United Kingdom and other parts of the World. including any ethical investment policy adopted. 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.

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Section F Other optional information

Section G Declaration

The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.

Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees

Signature(s) R. Pidgley J Hadland Mr John Richard Hadland Full name(s) Rev. Richard Pidgley Chair (lead minister) Trustee (Secretary) Position (eg Secretary, Chair, etc)

Date 14-05-2025

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MILLPOOL HILL PENTECOSTAL CHURCH REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATF.MF.NTS YF.AR FNDF.D 31st DECEMBER 2024 CHARITY NO: 1052755 ADDRESS: 742 ALCESTER ROAD SOUTH BIRMINC:HAM B14 4EZ TRUSTEES: MR ROBERT ANTHONY IIISHTON MR DF.VON IIROWN MRJOHN RICHARD HADLAND MR MICHAELJOHN O'ROURKE RFV RICHARD PIDGLEY MR BARRY SHEPPARD MRS SHARONI WILLIAMS

INf)F.PF.NDENT EXAMINER'S RLPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF MILLPOOL HILL PF.NI'LCO.STAL CHbRCH for the year ended 31 st DL'CLmber 2024 Charily No... 1052755 I report to the trustees on rny examination of ihe accouiits of the above charity {"Ihe Trust") for the year ended 3 1st December 2024. Responslblllt1¢5 4nd basls of report As the charity trustee5 of the Trusi, you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of ihe Charities Act 2011 ("Ihe Act"), I report in respect of my exttmination of the Trust's accounts Caled out under sttlion 145 of the 201 l Aci }d in carrying our my examination, I have folloived Ilie applicable Dir¢¢lions given by the Charity Commission under seciion 145(5)(b) or Ihe Acl. Independent exominer's statemenl I have completed my examinalion. I confirn thai no material Inatters have come to my attenlion in conncc(ion with the examination which give5 me cause to believe that in, any malerial respecl: accounting cordS We not kept tn accordance with section 130 of the Acl or the a¢counts do nol arxord with the accounting records. I have no concerns and have come across no other mallers in conneclion wilh lhe examinaiion io which attention should be drnwn in order to enable a proper undersianding of the accounts to be reached. Peter Tymoshyshyn FCA Arundales Chartered Accountantj Stowe Hoiise 1688 High .Street Knowl¢ Sollhull West Midlands B93 OLY Date: 23 May 2025

MILLPOOL HILL PEIYI'ECOSTAL CHURCII RECEIPI'S AND PAYMENTS fur the year ended 31 st D¢ceinber 2024 Unrestrlcted Bullding Mlsslon8ry runds fund rund 2024 Total 2023 Tot41 Re¢¢ipts Offerings and tithes Gifi Aid lax repayments Missionary Fund Building fund donations Community Projects In Other income 50,195 50.195 45.504 29.889 5.245 24,413 7.089 7.089 2,875 2,875 448 448 1,519 Total reeelpts 50,643 2,875 7,089 60.607 106.570 Pavments StafflnK Salaries &nd costs Visiting ministry Training Travel and 5ubsist¢nce 34,596 296 773 1,328 34.596 296 773 1,328 32.795 740 803 1,264 Ministry Fellowship Children Youth Seniors Outreach Missions and gifts out Community projects Resoureei Admini5tralion ICT resources Services - Church utilities Manse ulililies and rates Insurance - chUh - Manse Professional fee5 Publicily Sundries 870 20 870 20 550 301 301 5.870 35 3,958 5.870 2.570 242 1.735 3,428 .539 499 1.020 2.570 242 1.735 3,428 1,539 499 1,020 2,104 859 3.043 3,169 1,329 460 984 137 500 400 400 Slte eostl Repairs and maintenance - Church - Mansc 386 159 87 889 150 386 159 87 889 150 1,650 Cleanin8 and consumables Health and safety co$t5 Equipment Asset and Investment purchases Other assel purchws Total p*yment5 350 826 826 64,916 51,288 826 5.871 57,985 119,921 NET PAYMENTS (645) 2,049 1,218 2,622 (13,351) Cash funds brought forward 25.797 4,959 30,756 44,107 Cash funds carried fonvard 25,152 2,049 6.177 33..178 30.756

MILLPOOL HILL PENTECOSTAL CHURCH 6iTATEMEiYT ()F A." 5F.TS AND LIABILITIE. tur the yLar ended 3 1st December 2024 2024 2023 CASH FUNDS CAF bank Current account Kingdom Bank Call direct account 31.566 28,965 1.812 1.791 33..178 30.756 ASSETS RETAINED FOR THE CHARITY'S OWN USE Church Manst as per Zoopla valuaiion - May 2025 (Cosi £241,568 in 2018) 326.000 241.568 Church bulldlnE (Includlng the car park from 2023)- sum insured as per latest insurance documentation 1,005.805 975.563 Equlpment and fixtur¢$ - f41 cost Broughi fOard Additions 36,660 826 36.660 Carried forward 37.486 36.660 1.169,291 1.25.1,791 Approved by: R Pidgley Pastor Date: 23 May 2025