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ACTS2 COMMUNITY CHURCH (CHARITY NUMBER 1054385)

MINUTES OF THE ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING HELD ON WEDNESDAY, 26 JUNE 2024 at 7.30PM Wilmington Community Church, 39 Broad Lane, Wilmington DA2 7AQ

Present: Lois Ball, Karen Clark, Madox Dumbaya, John Gardiner, Lisa Gardiner Bridget Irlam, Ivan Irlam, Clive Irlam, Melody Irlam, Molly, Irlam, Alan Lock, Andrew Rogers, Bali Rodgers, Lennox Rodgers, Gary Seager, Jessica Seager, Joel Seager, Tony Shed, Jasmine Stranders, Lily Stranders, John Travers, Marika Travers, Rick Walker, Karen Walker, Sienna Walker, Eli Walker, Angie Ward.

1. Madox Dumbaya opened the meeting with prayer.

2. Pastor Rick read from John 13:34

Pastor Rick said that this is a scripture for us. That we love one another. Jesus says love, not like one another. We should love one another.

1. Apologies for absence were received from:

Ross Campbell, Lauren Campbell, Patience Taiwo, James Stean, Rhoda Stean, Sue Rogers, Abigail Ashforth, Nigel Anderson and Henrietta Dumbaya.

1. Election of OZicers

In January Karen Walker, Madox Dumbaya and Richard Walker became Trustees of the Acts2 Community Church Charity. This was a formality required by the Charity Commission.

All members present agreed with the election of Richard Walker, Karen Walker and Madox Dumbaya for the year ending 31 December 2024.

1. Minutes of Previous AGM held on 28 June 2023.

Pastor Rick read the minutes of the Annual General Meeting held on 28 June 2023. The adoption of these minutes was proposed by Melody Irlam and seconded by Molly Irlam. All members agreed with this proposal, and the minutes were signed by Pastor Richard Walker

1. Ministry acknowledgement

Rick Walker

I would like to start by thanking you all, thank you for your support, love, and kindness. Thank you for giving you time to be part of this meeting, you are a true blessing, and we are so thankful to you all.

Hospitality

We would like to thank our exceptional hospitality team. Brida, Elijah, Jess, Henrietta, Karen, Lil, Patience, Roo, Sienna

Your dedication and hard work ensure everything runs smoothly, setting up and packing away for teas, coZee etc is a key function of our Church service experience, without you our enjoyable refreshments just wouldn’t happen.

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Thank you, Elijah, for cooking all the bacon every Sunday you are a blessing to all us carnivores. Thank you all so much for your service and making sure there is enough refreshments available for us all. Your hard work and dedication give our Sunday morning service a special fellowship spark.

Welcome Team

Thank you to our amazing welcome team. Thank you to Lois for the years of her service leading the welcome team. Thank you, Jess, Jordan, Julia, Karen Clarke, Karen Walker, Lil, Patience.

Every Sunday you play a key part in creating a welcoming environment. You welcome us into the hall with a warm smile and love. The welcome is the first impression, and you play a key role in creating a perception of this fellowship. Thank you all so much for doing a fantastic job.

Preaching

Thank you to Gary, Jaco, John, Madox, Mel, Ivan for your wisdom, preaching and teachings. Your dedication to Gods word is a benefit to us all, we have been blessed with such powerful, insightful, amazing words by each one of you. Every time you share you are playing a role in equipping us for the work of the ministry. Thank you all for your time in God’s word and for taking time out to prepare what you have learnt to share with us.

Tech team

Thank you, Ivan, Bridget, Angie, Elijah, Gary, James, Ola Thank you for your dedication, reliability and hard work. Your expertise and oversight are crucial to the running of the service, your behind-the-scenes work ensures everything runs smoothly, from the setting up and packing away of the equipment. Setting up Zoom to ensure those who can’t attend the service can still be part of it. managing the lyrics on the projector ensuring we have words to read so we can sing along. All your support has been invaluable. We appreciate your Tech savviness, thank you so much

The Band,

What would we do without music?

Thank you to Mel, Abigayle, Alan, Clive, Gary, Harmony, Isaac, Jasmine, John, Jordan, Molly, Sam, Sarah, Sienna.

Thank you all so much for all your hard work week in week out, not just on the Sunday morning but during the week also. Everything you do from your practising at home and meeting up together on a Monday is a blessing to us all a blessing we gratefully receive in our Sunday services. Your talent, enthusiasm, dedication, commitment and passion for Jesus creates an awesome atmosphere, an atmosphere in which it is so easy to enter Gods presence. We are so blessed to have you, you are an awesome band and we appreciate you all.

Kids

Thank you, Kids workers, Mel, Anna, Henrietta, Karen, Nathan, Sienna

Thank you for ministering to our young ones. Your patience, creativity and enthusiasm maker Sunday school an enjoyable enriching experience for our children. The seeds you sow will one day have an impact I can personally testify to that.

To each one of you your contribution is invaluable. Whether you are leading a class or assisting your hard work does not go unnoticed.

school sessions, ensuring that every leader and helper is equipped and comfortable with what the session consists of. Without you Mel Sunday school wouldn’t happen so a big thank you to you.

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Youth

Thank you, Molly!

Thank you for leading our youth, your unwavering commitment to guiding, teaching and mentoring our youth is an awesome blessing. Thank you for your countless hours you have invested, the love and support you’ve shown and the positive example you set. Your passion and patience have had a profound eZect on our youth, and we are deeply grateful for all that you do. than you Molly.

Finance

The business section of the Church

financial dealings that go on behind the scenes, and these guys are at the heart of it; from paying bills, managing accounts, authorising payments, submitting Tax returns, gift aid, etc your work ensures we run eZiciently and eZectively.

All Four of you have awesome skill sets and you use them to ensure we are above board in all our financial aZairs. Thank you for your diligence, time and eZort you are all a true blessing.

Administration

Thank you, Lois, for all your help, thank you Karen who took over from Lois and thank you Angie who has come on board in March.

Karen and Angie are so helpful such a blessing , Words cannot describe how much I appreciate them. They organise rotas, prompt me with reminders, help with emails etc. they do so much and for us as a Church family. We appreciate you both and are so thankful for you.

Oversight and Trustees

I want to extend a heartfelt thank you to our Church Oversight and Trustees Ivan, Karen, Madox, Mel

Your dedication, wisdom and guidance have been instrumental in leading our Church. Your tireless eZorts behind the scenes ensure our Church family continues to thrive and fulfil it mission. Thank you all for your support in the of the Church as a whole and to me personally, I truly appreciate you all.

Special Thank you

To you all, I see you, every one of you, every week helping putting chairs away tidying up and getting stuck in. You are all awesome, thank you everyone.

Thank you everyone you are all a blessing With Love Ricky Walker

1. The following reports were received:

Kids Ministry Melody Irlam (Children’s Ministry Leader) Youth Ministry Molly Irlam (Youth Leader) Active Friends Alan Lock (Shared report on behalf of Patience Taiwo) Band Report Melody Irlam (Worship Leader) Finance Report Bridget Irlam (Treasurer) Minister’s Report Rick Walker (Pastor)

1. Questions and comments from Members

John Travers thanked Pastor Rick and Karen for everything they have done so far. They have kick started Acts2 Church and it feels like an amazing Church family. Access to teas and coZees is great and adds to the family feel. Rick’s enthusiasm is amazing in everything he does. He gets pumped up and sweats passion!

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Andy Rogers asked about Pastor Rick’s plans for getting our own building. Does he have a picture in his mind. God gave a detailed blueprint of the tabernacle and temple.

Rick replied: My vision is for a massive building, like a warehouse. It will be a building that could accommodate the youth, kids, a recording studio for the band, oZices, grounds and a car park. It might be a slow progression - God works in stages. We will trust in the Lord to lead us.

Bali Rodgers said she had really enjoyed listening to the other diverse speakers – Jaco and John Travers. So many people are good at sharing.

Rick replied: So many people are good at sharing. This helps as, at the moment, I am helping out with the Kids Ministry. Ivan has over 200 recording of sermons, video and audio can be made available.

There was a discussion about how this could be done, with suggestions that the video and audio could be shared on WhatsApp and YouTube. The notes from the sermons could also be shared on the Acts2 WhatsApp group. It would be good to be able to review them.

Madox Dumbaya said that Acts2 Community Church is a testament to Pastor Rick’s leadership style. His vision is about collaboration and empowering others.

Molly Irlam asked if the curtains in the kitchen could be closed during worship. It is very distracting when leading worship. She wondered if the curtains could be closed during worship and opened afterwards. Pastor Rick agreed to discuss the matter with the oversight team, but felt it was a good idea.

Melody Irlam intimidating. This opened up some lively discussion regarding prayer. With a suggestion of face-to-face prayer being held once a month. Bali, oZered Bizniz Point as a possible venue. Lily , (who has recently come on board to help lead prayer meetings), thought it might be worth changing the format of prayer as some people are exuberant and some quiet. People may like to come together for a quiet time and bring a reading. That way everyone would feel included. Another suggestion is prayer walking. Acts2 used to do this in Crayford and Dartford. Prayer is dropping back and needs to be revived. Rick said more people are needed to lead prayer. It is so much better when people meet together.

There will be groups on:	Monday	Youth Bible Study and Band Practice
	Tuesday	Bible Study
	Wednesday	Cell Groups
	Thursday	Prayer
	Friday	Youth Meeting
	Sunday	Service

Gary thought life gets very busy and asked whether Youth and Prayer could both take place on Jess said it is hard to choose what to the same day – Friday. We need to be able to fit things in. do. However, Friday is the easiest day to combine these as there is no school in the morning. Rick agreed that it would be easier to drop the kids oZ and then do something else and collect them later. Clive asked if it might be possible to use a room at Wilmington while the Youth meeting is on.

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Other Plans to bring to the Oversite Team:

Melody Irlam: There are seasons when we do diZerent things. She suggested arranging an occasional Sunday evening or afternoon worship meeting. This would focus on worship, like the Holy Spirit meeting we have had with Wilmington. Rick felt the Holy Spirit will jump at this and create a wonderful atmosphere. Rick is passionate about this and believes that we should bathe in the Holy Spirit at every chance.

John Gardiner felt that the people who live in Bean are not aware of Acts2 Church. We need to take the opportunity to evangelise in the area. Rick has plans for this and thinks that around August or September would be a good time to do this. Molly suggested that Prayer Walking would be a good way to do this. Karen W thought Saturdays would be the best day to do this. Mel said Molly has tracts that are easy to use. Rick felt that, with a bit of planning, preparation and training; we will be able to equip people with knowledge so that they are confident.

Rick location then and able to give people a fantastic experience.

Bali Rodgers : Is the £5,000 grant for Community Events only meant for Christmas? We could have a summer BBQ as well. She will send the specifications and terms and conditions of how we can use that money to Karen.

Melody Irlam: Bridget and I have been talking about hampers for low-income families. Karen W: Hampers could be given any time of year – not just at Christmas. Bali : The best chance for evangelism is via food. Molly: We could partner with Bean School to find out which families are in need. Melody: Hampers are ‘Love in a Box’. They could be taken to nursing homes on Valentine’s Day. Rick: If you took them for both the elderly people and the workers, you would influence the whole place. Melody: We can also take music into nursing homes.

Rick: Being able to discuss things like this is awesome. We should try to do this more often, perhaps every 3 or 4 months.

Molly Irlam: I am part of a group that takes worship into people’s homes in Erith. We could take this into areas of need.

Elijah Walker: asked what he could use to stop the fat on the breakfast bacon becoming jellified after it has been cooked. Do we need to change the tin foil to something else? Bridget: We need to make sure it is presented well. Bali: A tray would help to keep it hot, but not fatty.

Melody Irlam: We have two new groups that have not been shared on the main WhatsApp group. Please can these been advertised.

1. Training in sign language – either online or in group.

2. A singing group that is an extension of band practice.

Bali Rodgers: feels that the chairs are too low. Are they children’s chairs? Rick: replied that they are not small children’s chairs. They are low adult chairs. We are unable to replace these and there is no room to store chairs of our own. Angie: I always bring a couple of garden chairs in the boot of my car. Please let me know if you would like to borrow one.

Angie Ward: I have storage space available in my garage if it helps at all.

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Clive Irlam: Is there another door we can use to gain access to the hall in the winter? We will want to keep the doors at the back of the hall closed to keep the heat in. Karen W: There is a

End of questions from members.

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Acts2Church . 1054385 Receipts and payments . combined funds Selected period: 01 January 2024 to 31 December 2024 01 January 2024 To 31 December 2024 01 January 2023 31 December 2023 Not• R￿eipts Gfft Aid HamFe Offerings 32,273 314 36,090 68,677 Total" Voluntary inco 83.527 1rrte￿St 1,149 1. 149 Total Investment incon7e T06 Other incoming resources Communty Events ar￿ Adivrti RefurKI. MinisteT5' Fee5 Tax 292 12,111 17.6173 10,055 11,555 Total Other Incoming resour￿5 Total receipts 101280 80,939 Paymonts Cost of generdtsbYJ fvnts Fundfaising Total. Fundraising Irading cost of sold and other costs Charitable acthil Annual Contr￿￿￿nS. AOG ChihJ Prote(kn Chiklren's wortt 261 702 514 Church Buikling RunniThJ CrAts- Rent Church Buikling RuftnirwJ cx*ts- Insurane Communion Expenses Fun days arbj outreath Gilts Hampevs PAinisterfs 58Thices 7,183 407 12,369 390 252 1,782 187 53,900 1,349 4.320 48 816 2,173 685 179 819 100 250 31.927 4,108 MK8cellaneous Missions Fund Motrjr ExFenses aThJ TraNYl NHS Care in the Ccrfnmunty Non-Funded Youth Wc#lt Ovetsight Conferen Postage, Printing and Oiher n￿la Refreshments and Meals ministy 2.182 Total" Charitable acbvil￿s 59.488 82,445 07 2025 Page 1

Fr<MTr 01 January 2024 To 31 Decombor 2024 01 January 2023 31 DKember 2023 AGM Expenses Accountan Administration Bank cha 256 133 1.$00 Retainer o)nsuttanLy Total.. Otherresources used 7.416 6.761 Totsl payments 67.084 89.206 35,195 18.2661 Transfers tollfrom) forwarf balan 51.253 59.520 Total carried fopward balance 61,253 07 June 2025 Page 2

Acts2Church . 1054385 Statement of Flnancial Athitles For the perlod Irom 01 January 2024 to 31 Docember 2024 funds fu•ids total funds Incomlng resourres Incoming reSOUfl￿ from genernted funds Voluntary income Activit￿9 for generaling fvnds Investment income Incoming reSOu￿eS from Charitab￿ araNths Other incoming resources 83,527 68.67T 1.149 1,149 12,403 17,603 11,555 Total income 97.080 102.280 80.939 Cost of geneiating fvrKIs Fundraising tradirvj (x)st of go￿ sokl and ¢)ther... haritable activitses Govemance costs Other resour￿S used 59.488 82,445 7.416 7.416 6.761 Total oxponditure GAins I losses ¢)n inveslnvrt assets 218 67.084 89.206 Net income l (expendliure) r•source5 bgforn ljansfgr 31861 1334 35.195 18.266) Gross transfe￿ betrAEen fvThJs- in Gross tran$fern bei*Een fvnds- out (1.0￿} (1.0801 17,500) Gains on revalu8tion, fwl assets. itse Net movom8Trt in funds 31861 1334 35.195 (8.2661 Reconclllatlon of funds Total funds brought foThvard 51253 51.2S3 59.520 . Totsl fvnds carrlod forward 4115 1334 86.449 51,253 07 June 2025 Page 1

Acts2Church . 1054385 Balance sheet (Summary) As at: 31 December 2024 A• •131M212024 A¥ at 3111212023 Curr•nt •M•ts 5.397 81.752 1.784 51,526 Cash at bank in hand 87.149 53,310 Uabllltl•s Creditors.. ATh￿￿nts falling due in y 71x1 2.057 Net current assets l•ss curr•Dt Ilabllilles 51,253 Total asg0ts1o$5 ￿n￿Tht liabiThlle5 8Q449 51,253 Tt)tsl not ass•ts1••s Ibabllltlos 51,253 RÈprÈÈnted by 84,115 51.253 D•slwat•d D8sign8ted- BuldirwJ FurKI Designated- MissitMs Fund D9Signate(1. NHS Care n thB CoThwnunQy COVIO rn5P(Th8 R•stricted Restricted- Ch￿dren Fund Restricted - Youth Fund Fund ofth? chu￿• 51253 IPwe maybe mlThy dlscreparrle5 In tt lolats If the pew are not belng $l￿wn 07 June 2025 Page 1

CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES Independent examinerfs report on the accounts Section A Independent Examiner's Report Raport to tho trustoesl members of Abundant Llfe Community Church On accounts for the year ended Charlty no (if any) 1054385 3111212024 Set out on pages Respective The charitys trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in responsibilities of accordan￿ with the Charities Act 2011 ￿he Acr). trustees and examiner The charivs trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year under se(knn 144 of the Act and that an independent examination is needed. tThe Chari￿s gross income ex￿eded £250,000 and l am qualrfied to undertake the examination by being a qualified member of [named body]]. Delete [ ] rfnot applicable. It is my responsibilty to: examine the accounts urKler section 145 of the Charities Act. to follow the appli(xble Direcbons given by the Charity Commission (under section 145(5)(b) of the Ad. and to state whether pa￿"CUlar matters have come to my attention. Basls of independent My examination was carried out in accordance with general Directions given examlnevs statement by the Charity Commission. An examination indudes a revtew of the accountirwJ re(x)rds kept by the tharity and a ccmparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also indudes ￿nSideratiOn of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts, and seeking explanations from the trustees conceming any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evtdence that would be required in an audiL and consequenty no opinion is given as to %thether the accounts present a 'true and fairf view arml the report is limited to those matters set out in the statement bebw. IER May 2018

Independent In connection with my examination, no material matters have come to my examinerfs ststement attention (other than that disdosed below ") which gives me cause to beli8ve that in. any material respect.: the accounting records were not kept in accordance WFth section 130 of the Act", or the accounts did not aGcA)fd with the a(xounting records; or the accounts did not comply with the applicable requirements con￿mIng the form and content of accounts set out in the Charities (AC￿)unts and Rep(￿} Regulations 2008 other than any requirement that the acrJ)unts give a 1rue and fairf view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination. I have no concems and have come a(xoss no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understarKJing of the accounts to be reached. . Please delete the words in the brackets rfthey do not apply. Signed= io+ Name= KhBBA- us. Cccutrfi i rl& SOL￿ i 10 S L Relevant professional qualification{s) or body (rf any): 1tr4sfif u i E Fii4MrnC I AL A LCtsurtrht4 1 CIFh) Address: Section B Disclosure Only complete rf the examiner needs to hKJhlight matters of con￿rn (see CC32, Independent examination of chaiity aixx)unts: directions and guidan￿ for examiners). IER May2018