Minutes of Acts 2 Church AGM 2023 Present: Pastor Ceri Griffiths. Pastor Rid( Walker, Karen Walker. Jo Golding, Loretta Jefferson, Brian Jefferson, Gary Seager, Jess Seager. Lois Ball. Bali Rodgers. Lennox Rodgers, Bridget lrfam, Ivan lrfam. Aan L(k. Melcrfjy lrfam. Karen Clark, patien Taiwo. Andy Rogers, Toby Idam, Madox Dumbaya, Angle Ward. Molly Irlam, John Griffiths, Darnien Griffilhs, Fiona Griffilhs. Clive lrfam. Ross Campbell. Apologies: Rh(#Ja Siean, Lisa Gardiner. John Gardiner, Sarah Stapely. James Slean. Lily Slranders. Lauren Slranders. Jen Griffiths. Susan Rogers. Angela Hughes. M8rg8ret Idam, Malcom Idam, Jane Worsley Welcome by Chair. Pastor Ceri Bible reading- Ephesians 4 . 1-6 Open in Prayer- Jo Golding Confiming of Minutes AGM 2022 Confirmed.. Melody Irlam Seconded.. Molly Idam Re orts". Senior Pastorfs Report Associate Pasloi's Report Active Friends Acls2Kids Acts2 Ladies Fellowship Acts2 Band Prayer Acts2 Youth Hospitality Acts2 Men's Fellowship Care In the Community Finance Membevs Responses: 1. Pastor Ceri thanked those who had written 2nd submitted reports and said that the church has come a long way sint* il's birth through to Pastor Tim and beyond. A good succession plan is key as this is spiritual pressure as well physi¢%1 pressure when sUcSsion is happening. Pastor C reported an easy, happy mentoring time with Rick and Karen Walker. At the end of the year Pastor C is king lo step back and Rick will come lo the fore and she will remain in the background. She urged people to support Rick and Karen, chal to them and be loyal.
Chan es in Youth Tara will be stepping down from the youth. Acts 2 together with Wilmington CC leaders have agreed that Molly will be taking over leading the youth for both churches with one paid day per week. Please pray for a male leader to come alongside Molly. Tech Team 2. Toby has proposed a plan to update all of the systems providing a better service overall and he suggested an earlier set up time for the tech team to ensure the stream for zoom was effective. Bridget questioned what the cost would be: £2500 was suggested. Bali suggested the possibility of looking for a grant for this. Bali mentioned the Importan of the website, logo, streamlining emails and systems. She asked if it was possible to run it with a live ¢haL There will be a name change to Acts 2 Community Church. Ivan asked rf we could have screens at the front of the church for singers & worship leaders to use to eradicate the need for music stands and papers at the front. Brian suggested contacting Richmix who have equipment at a redUd price. He also asked in general thal we keep in mind & remember zoom members. 3. Patience brought up the importance of connecting with people who come infrequently and said it would be g( to have a person who follovts up with folks who have not been for a while. 4. Rick mentioned that he and Karen would be merging the men and women's WhatsApp groups. 5. The rent Child Protection training was mentioned and the need for mindfulness of the requirements for GPDR. 6. The need for good stewardship with our church time keeping with the service stsrting @10'.30 am promptly was mentioned. 7. Pastor Ceri finished by saying that the business meeting is a time to reflect and review the year to see what we do well. 8. Fiona asked for a round of applause for Pastor Ceri at her last business meeting. 9. Rick closed in prayer. Richard Walker 26 June 2024
Acts2Church - 1054385 Receipts and payments - combined funds Selected period: 01 January 2023 to 31 December 2023 From To 01 January 2023 31 December 2023 01 January 2022 31 Do¢8mber 2022 Note RKelpts Inming resources Irom generated funds Voluntaryincome Gfftd 32273 314 36.090 68,677 37.511 470 39.837 77.879 Hampers Offering$ Inv8Stm8rt inco Intarost 147 147 Other InmIng resources Refund- Ministers. Fees Tax Claims 10,055 17,555 13.377 13.377 Totsl roc•lpt• 80.939 91,345 P•ym•nt• Cost of genorating fiJnd$ Fundralsing irndlng costof goods 8ndoth8r tts Fundraing 96 96 Charitable acliwi18S Annu81 Conlribulions- AOG Carol s8rvi¢g Chlld Pte¢lIOn Children's work Chrfslm8s celebrayons Church Building Runnlng Costs- Rent Church Building Running co8 Insurance Communion Expenses Fun days and outreach Glfts Hampers Hospilality Minist@rfs $orvi¢88 Misceljaneous Missions Fund Motor Expensos and Tr8V91 NHS Care in the Commun Non-Funded Youth Work Oversight Conferen Postsg6, Printing and Other media Refreshments and Meals Visiting ministry 1,959 100 194 702 302 12,369 5,765 358 392 252 1,782 187 1,968 702 51,200 333 4,470 332 7,936 1,952 600 1.349 4,320 816 2,173 179 819 28 512 750 82,445 79.646 There may be mlnor dlscrepancles In the totals If the pence are not being shown 28 September 2024 Page 1
From 01 January 2023 31 December 2023 01 January 2022 31 December 2022 Note other re50Urtes used AGM Expens0$ Adm>nistralion Bank charges Office eXpereS 133 10,000 81 240 388 6,761 10,081 Total payments 89206 89.824 18,2661 1,520 Transfers tollfrom} Brought forward balance 59,520 57,999 Total carriod forward balance 51353 59.520 There maybe mlnor dlscrepancles In the lotats If rhe pwKe are not beiry shown 28 September 2024 Page 2
Acts2Church - 1054385 Balance sheet {SummaryJ As at: 31 December 2023 As at 31112r2023 As at 3111212022 Current assets Dèbtors Cash at bank and in hand 1,784 51,526 7.185 52,334 53,310 59.520 Llabilltl95 Cr8ditors.' Amounls falling due In one year 2.057 Net current aB8gts 18ss eurront Ilablllllel 51.253 59,520 Total as8ots less curr8nt Ilabllltlos 51.253 59.520 Total net a88ets1088 IlabllliS#8 51,253 59,520 R?prè8ontsd by Unrn8trl¢tsd Unr8Strlcie¢J - General lund 51.253 48,986 Doslgnat•d Designated - 8uil¢Jing Fund Designated- Missions FLtnd Designated- NHS Carg in the Communlty COVID r88P 9.887 309 Restrlcted Rèstricted - Communlty Events 8nd AdV&s Restricted - Chlldren's Fund Restrfcted - Youth Fund 332 Funds Of th• church 51253 $9.$20 There may be minor discrepancles In the lotals if the pence are not belng shown 28 September 2024 Page 1
Acts2Church - 1054385 Statement of Financlal Activittes For the period from 01 January 2023 to 31 December 2023 Total Prl¢r yoar total funds fvnds tynd$ Incomlng soUrceS Incoming resources from generated funds Voluntary income Activities for generating fund$ Investment income In¢oming resources from charitable aclivi Other incoming resou¢c86 88,677 77.819 706 147 11.555 11.555 13,377 T¢)tal incom• 80.939 80.939 91.345 Resources used Cost of generating funds Fundr8ising trading cost of gc#Jds sokl and oth8r Charflable actiwties Govemance costs Oth•r resou8$ used 96 79,646 145 6.761 6,761 10.081 Total axpandlturn Gain$ I losses on invgstmenl assots 89.061 145 89.206 89,824 Net Income l (•xp•ndlture) r•s¢)urces bthre transfer {8.121} {145) 18.2661 1.520 Transfers Gross traner$ befvthn furKls- in Gross Iranslers b8lwaon fuNJs- out 4,470 14,4701 (7,) (1921 17,5) other recognlsed galns Ilosses Gain8 on revaluation. flxe(l assets. drI$ own use N•t movement In funds 17.929) {337) (82661 1,520 Reconclllatlon of funds Total tunds brought forwa 59.183 337 59.520 57.999 Total fund8 carrl•d forward 51.253 51253 59,520 There may be minor discrepancie5 in the totals If the pe are not being shown 28 September 2024 Page 1
CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES Independent examinerfs report on the accounts Section A Independent Examiner's Report Report to the trustees ACTS 2 CHURCH On accounts for the year ended 31 DECEMBER 2023 Charity no (If any) 1054385 Set out on pages I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity (Ihe Trust") for the year ended 31 D8mber 2023. As the charit5ls trustees, you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 ("the Act.). Responslbllltles and basis of report I report in respect of my examination of the Trust's accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying oul my examination, I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145{5Mb) of the Act. Independent I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have examlnerfs statement come to my attention in connection with the examination which gives me cause to believe that in, any material respect." the accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Charities Act,. or the accounts did not accord with the accounting records; or the accounts did not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the fonn 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 fair, view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination. I have no concems and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. Slgned: Dats: 13 October 2024 Name: Umaru Kabba - Chartered and Certified Accountsnt USK Accounting Solutions Limited Relevant professional qualification(s) or body (if any): InstitLrte of Financial Accountants (IFA) Address: 69 St Francis Avenue, Gravesend. DA12 4SZ IER Oct 2018
Section B Disclosure Only complete rf the examiner needs to highlight material matters of Gonrn (see CC32, Independent examination of charity accounts: directions and guidance for examiners). Give here brief detalls of any items that the examiner wishe5 to disclose. IER Oct 2018