EMMAUS CHURCH Gorse Cover Road, Severn Beach, Bristol BS35 4NP Reg. Charity No. 1059742 TRUSTEES REPORT AND ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
Trustees Report for 2025 This report provides a summary of the activities of the church during 2025, the accounts for year ending 31st December 2025 and plans for 2026 Approved al a Trustees meeting on 7th May 2026 Signed on behalf of the Trustees S J Miller
Summary of Emmaus Church during 2026 Emmaus Church is an independent body, registered as a charity (No 10597421 on 12th Dec. 1996. The governing document is the Trust Deed dated 21. November. Emmaus Church Centre IECCI is registered as a place of worship No. 79101 and for marriages No. 42123. The Western Counties & South Wales Evangelisation Trust governs the building and grounds. ECC where most of the activities of the charity are carried out, is situated in Gorse Cover Road, Severn Beach, BS35 4NP The Church was overseen by eight trustees: Samuel Peter Isaac Marsh- Joint Chair Luke Samuel Addison- Joint Chair Joy Nurcombe- Vice Chair- resigned 0110512025 Damian Paul Selby- Secretary and Church member Samuel John Miller- Church Leader Mark Vwlliam Challaway- Church member William Beales- Church member- appointed 1311112025 Jacqueline Conradie-Faul The church was led by a Leadership Team. John Mark Molyneux- employed_ 2½ days a week John Miller Celia Beales Abigail Selby - Treasurer Paul Selby A person may be appointed to the Trusteeship by a Resolution passed by the Leadership Team and a memorandum of such Resolution signed by the chairperson of the meeting and allested by persons present. The primary objed las specified in the'Deed of Trust'l is: "The advancement of the Christian faith in accordance V4ith the doctrines Set out the first schedule hereto and the worship of God in the said country and elsewhere by any means whatsoever including (but not by way of limitation) the preaching and proclamation of the Christian gospel and the teaching of Christian doctrine and principles and the pastoral care of Christian people and the printing and distribution of the Bible and Christian literature." One or more persons who are known to be part of the body of the Church led each of the separate prime activities of the charity. The majority of activities were being supported voluntarily Iwilh the exception of J M Molyneux, involvement) with lime and money given by church members and a treasurer administers the finances. For details of other objects and related activities, see the Appendix. During 2025, the church continued SUPFX)rt Christian work at home and abroad. See Appendix for more details.
The pattern of servi$ is as follows Weekly Sunday Services al the church building Monthly Praise and Prayer Evening Meeting at the building Forlnighlly home groups at the church building and in homes Small support groups met at the church building and in homes The church was funded by voluntary gifts the amount of which varies from year lo year and a small amount of rental income. 2024 £41,930 2025 £40,859 Increasel £1,071 Decrease Income The church encouraged those who pay lax and are committed lo Emmaus Church lo sign a gift aid mandate as it is a valuable source of revenue and we operate the Small Gift Aid Donats'on. 2024 £6 808 2025 £5,452 Increasel £1,358 Decrease Gift Aid Refund The church holds Santander current and deposit accounts and a Kingdom Bank savings account. Kingdom Bank supports the work of churches and charities in keeping with Emmaus Church's vision. The church has 8 loan account with Green Pastures 18 charity that provides accommodation for the homeless.} Rent Income from other groups using ECC 2025 A local social group called 'Stitches' mel monthly A Sirona Care and Health Baby Hub mel monthly The local Steering Group of the Neighbourhood Plan met monthly and hired ECC for an open evening The local Parish Council mel monthly o The Foodbank HublListening Cafe met weekly- not charged rent Expenditure for 2025 was Year Ex enditure Gifts to other Christian work Gifts lo la 2024 £45,173 £6,161 2025 £44,763 £5,879 Increasel £410 1£2821 Decrease reachers £2,200 £2,080 £120 During the year there was a deficit of £3,904, which reduced reserves to £71,140 al the year end.
Address for correspondence.. S. John Miller, Churchside, Gorse Cover Road, Severn Beach, Bristol BS35 4NP Banks.. Santander, Brindle Road, Bootle, Merseyside. L30 4GB and Kingdom Bank Ltd, Ruddington Fields Business Park, Mere Way, Ruddington, Nollingham. NG116JS Independent Examiner.. Joshua Kingston, Bsc (Honsl FCA Burton Sweet Limited The Clock Tower 5 Farleigh Court Old Weston Road Flax Bourlon, Bristol. BS48 1 UR
APPENDIX 1. ACTIVITIES OF THE CHURCH IN 2025 Object I: The advancement of the Christian faith in accordance with the doctrines set out in the first schedule hereto, and the worship of God... the preaching and proclamation of the Christian Gospel and the teaching of Christian doctrines and principles and the pastoral care of Christian people and the printing and distribution of the Bible and Christian literature. REGULAR ACTIVITIES.. Sunda Mornin all-a e worshi (usually 3040 Adults, 2-8 under 18'sl'. Sunday Morning servIs were the main church activity Including worship, prayer, interviews, Christian teaching and preaching with a separate group for children during part of the service, with Holy Communion On a month with up to 40 people attending. A number of lay Christian preachers from other local churches and representatives from Emmaus, chosen charities were invited to share the responsibility of teaching and preaching supplemented with some speakers from the congregation. We kept in touch with people who were unable lo allend a Service with a monthly newslprayer leller. Leaders, meelin The Leadership Team met fortnightly on Monday evenings on 'Google Meet, Mid-week Grou o Prayer and Praise monthly for support and prayer, meeting al ECC A three week Lent Course on Job in March and April Monthly screening of episodes of the film 'The Chosen, until July Three Focus Evenings. Working with young refugees and asylum seekers, J Wide, 'Trip to Uganda, Kate & JM Molyneux and 'The Persecuted Church, R Whiting The Worshiplmusic Group met regularly for practices Home groups met throughout the year in homes or al ECC Church socials.. Yorkie Imen'sl Group met five times until July Church meals together after Sunday Services A Ladies Coffee Morning met once a month throughout the year and for a Fundraiser Social for Foodbank December." Church Christmas meal at The Anchor, Tintem
Publicit A monthly 'Refleclion with Diary, was distributed lo church members and friends by email or by hand A6 Cards advertising Groups and Special Events A Christmas Card with details of church groups was distributed to every house in Severn Beach The Church has a website Www.emmaUhurchrnIre.Org, an email address emmauschurch1993@gmail.com, and a FabCQk accounl'emmaus.church.50' and several WhatsApp Groups OTHER ACTIVITIES: Some of the hi hts of 2025.. Prayer January.. Prayer Breakfast March.. 12 hours of Prayer on Ash Wednesday Easter March.. Visit by one class of pupils from Severn Beach Primary School to ECC for an immersive experience of the Easter Story April.. Easter Day Service on the Sea Wall and afterwards Breakfast and Serviee 8t ECC Harvest September. Harvest Thanksgiving with donations for the local Foodbank and a shared Lunch Christmas Carol singing al the local Tea Cottage Christmas Eve servi at ECC Other Services Wedding". The marriage of Kate Hunter & JM Molyneux followed by cake reception Baptismal Service.. for Rachael Hillier followed by Lunch Memorial". Thanksgiving service for the life of Christina Briddon Annual General Meeting o The Annual General Meeting was held on 18 June 2025 at ECC
Social EventslReaching the Community January to April.. A Youth Dance Group for School Years 8- 10 (Ages 10 to 131 mel once a week during term times January to December." A 'Chill Out Youth Group, for School Years 8 - 10 met once a week, during term times January to DeTrmber.' The Beach Club for children Years 3 - 6 met On a week during temi times January to December.. Pebbles Toddler Group run by parentslchurch volunteers March.. Open Mic Evening March.. Easter Party for children's groups and their families April.. The Confidance Dan Group performed at The Stages event at the Trinity Academy May.. Hosted a visit by Bristol International Students May.. 80 VE Day Cream Tea + Entertainment June.. All aged Family Service and Church Picnic July.. End of Term Party for children's groups and their families August.. Cream Tea and Entertainment October.. Open Mic Evening October. Marshmalloween'lLighl Party for young families (Alternative event for Halloween Evening) December." Christmas Party for children's groups and their families Mullerfs Partnership The church kept in touch with Muller's IBristoll and John Mark Molyneux allended some of the network events al Woodlands Church Celebration Partnership Emmaus Church supported Regional Celebration Evenings al Woodlands Church, Bristol with regular financial contributions. Sevemside Churches March. Emmaus Church joined in the Wodd Day of Prayer (Severnside areal at Aust Evangelical Church, Aust
Object 2: The relief of persons who are in conditions of need, hardship or distress, also those vtho are elderly or infirm. Foodbank collections continued based at the home of a member living in Severn Beach and were regularly delivered to the Bristol North Wesl Foodbank Avonmoulh Hub. Harvest Thanksgiving food donations were given to the Avonmoulh Hub. Bristol North West Foodbank HublListening Café mel once a week at ECC supported by the staff of the Avonmouth Hub. Relief and help have been offered to members of our own congregation who are in need, both from church funds, and also through other members, personal care, compassion and prayer. Charit IPer$on Tearfund - sending relief to where the need is greatest in the wider world Iukrainel 2025 £500 Rwanda Orphans Project sponsorship of and Christmas gifts to two orphaned young people through SKI, Mullerfs £480 Rwanda Orphans Project - Peter Andrews to support his work in Rwanda £f.000 Open Doors UK across the world a charity supported persecuted Christians £f.000 In Hope, a charity supporting homeless people in Bristol £600 India Mission, a charity supporting needy families £600 Bristol North West Foodbank £100 Creative Solutions, Burundi £500 Designated Giving £249
10 Object 3: The advancement of education on the basis of Christian principles for persons of all ages. Regular teaching in the Emmaus Church Centre for adults and children Adults followed leaching series on Sundays enlilled.. Jan to Easter.. Mark's Gospel May.. Romans June- July." Acts and Romans AugLJSt.. Psalms September- October.. Romans November.. Ephesians 6 December.. Nativity Theme Children.. The children under 11 were given their own session with snacks, Bible story and activities in a side room for half an hour during the main service. Local Schools.. JM Molyneux led Christian assemblies weekly, alternating between Severn Beach and Pilning Primary Schools during termtime. JM Molyneux visited Severn Beach Playgroup fortnighlly during lermtime to lead singinglmusic lime In DecemtEr and March, JM Molyneux visited every classroom in both Pilning and Severn Beach Schools lo answer questions about the Nativity and Easter SponsorshlplGlfts Personlor anisation Nationwide Christian Trust, publishers of Living Light dail Bible readin notes Visitin eakers and worshi leaders steve Loader, Chaplain to Seafarers al Port of Bristol Trevor Ranger, for his work in taking assemblies al schools CelebralionlThe Mix 2025 £800 Regular Gift Gifts Gift £2,000 £500 Gift £350 Re ular Gift Fellowshi £240 Gifts of knitted hats and gloves were given to Steve Loader, Chaplain lo Seafarers and given lo seafarers at Port of Bristol
Annual subscriptionslfees to: Evangelical Alliance Thirtyone'.eight, an independent Christian Safeguarding Charity Christians Copyright Licensing International. TV Licence Christian Vision ft)r Men Church 123 Website YouTube Premier Google Workspace Subscription for Google Meet BT phone and internet 2. CHURCH BUILDINGS, GROUNDS and EQUIPMENT in 2025 The Church Centre building and grounds remain mostly in good order and were maintained by volunteers wth the help of.. A selfmployed person paid to clean the facilities for one and a half hours once a week A selfmployed gardener paid to cut the grass and hedges in the grounds once a fortnight throughout the summer Occasionally a self-employed window cleaner is paid to clean the outside windows Other expenditure.. Portable electrical appliances were last tested in 2023 las of 31 December 2025", whereas, the latest test as of signing was in January 20261 o Fire Extinguisher were tested in 2025 Five years electrical test was completed in 2022 New apex curtains in the main hall installed by Webber & Spencer
12 3. PLANS FOR 2026 land beyond} A- Individuals We wll look to strengthen and dlverslfy the leadershlp team so make future SUcSsion planning easier We will prayerfully discem, support and encourage the use of individual gifting within the membership of the church so that we are all playing to our God given strengths. Arrange in-person meetings with Leadership and Ministry Team Leaders to share and develop the vision of the church Establish a process for discipleship Continue with small support group8 meeting in homes Identify and appoint an admlnlstrator- volunteer or paid B: Church Encourage and resource the vision wthin the church Build on already ongoing caring and sharing Yrk which has been a valuable characlerislic of Emmaus Church's warmth and friendliness Select the teaching material based on the needs of the church and its vision for the future Focus on dlsclpleshlp and building faith through home groups, prayer partners, mentoring and training o Develop young parent and family events o Maintsin and review Emmaus, Safeguarding Policy, Procedures and Recruilmenl with guidance from Thityone.'eight and lake part in relevant training (The Safeguarding Leads took part in an on-line training day in 20251 Continue with the Mullerfs Church Partnership and Celebration Partnership through Woodlands Church, Bristol Network with other Severnside Churches Comply with the General Data Protection Regulation May 2018 Personal Data Register annually Comply with Health and SafetylFire Regulations Seek lo update our social media sites,. FabOok, the website, provide rular blogs which reach people who use these forms of communication and identify a person with appropriate skills to manage these sites Keep Food Safety and Hygiene Training e-learning up to dale uFMJale the
Keep Emergency First Aid at Work e-learning training up to date Look into the possibility of sponsoring a Youth and Chrildren's trainee with SWYM Isoulh Wesl Youth Minislriesl C: Communlty Develop contaels with the local community e.g. pre-school, and continue to develop the contact with the local school, residential care home and village hall and festival committees Develop contact with the emergency Temporary Housing at Ablelon Lane. Consider the"Prayer for Schools. initiative when a team can be identified. Consider running or supporting Parenting Courses Plan events to which visitors and contacts can be invited, especially using the opportunities given by local and national events Continue lo support missions both home and abroad. Seek to improve the engagement of church friends and partners through prayer breakfasts, courses and onlinelin person training. D: Building General repairs to the building Tests for small electrical equipment and fire extinguishers. Replace the outside Church Notice Board Pointing the patio entrance 8nd perhaps the patio Prepare plans for an extension to the building, enlarging the entrance hall and kitchen facilities.
- PUBLIC BENEFIT The Trustees have had regard lo the guidance produced by the Charity Commission on public benefit in preparing this report and in the various activities of the church. All three objects as outlined in this report seek to provide activities and actions which benefrt the public through the pro-active involvement of members of the church in commLJnily activities, financial support for those whose ministry is to serve others ensuring that the ultimate beneficiaries are those whom they serve rather than themselves and significant mission activities in the local community for the size of the church. The church also supports financially those in other communities and countries whose work is designed to benefit local people in their areas of operation. The church is also keen to work not only in social mission bul also in evangelistic activities because the church leaders and Iruslees consider that the Christian message is crucial to people knowing wholeness and healing in their lives and the church is delighted to hear stories of changed lives over the years through the church's commitment to the Christian message. Therefore, the Trustees consider that through direct involvement of its members and indirect involvement Ilhrough funding others) both in their local area and also further afield, the ¢hur¢h is serving people to their benefit and for their support. 11 is the desire of the Leaders and Trustees that the church grows in order that this work might increase.
15 TRUSTEE POLICIES Investment Pollcy It is agreed that the Trustees hold no more than necessary to meet normal expenditure levels in the current account, and that the remainder of the reserves are held in a deposit aecounl, the performance of which is reviewed from lime lo time with the Church Treasurer. Reserve Policy The Trustees consider it prudent to hold up lo a normal year's expenditure in reserve in a deposit account. This is to ensure there is adequate provision lo fund any unexpected expenditure as the Church is almost wholly reliant on freewill gifts from Church members which can vary considerably from year to year. The free reserves al the year*nd were £70,87012024'. £74,907). Safeguarding Policy Safeguarding is constantly being monitored, revised and updated. Carol Miller and Celia Beales are the Safeguarding Leads. Emmaus Church is registered wth Thirtyone."eighl, an independent Safeguarding Charity, ref 2021, that offers advice, support and training. A system for police-checking Children and Youth Workers IDBS Certificates) is established. A system ft)r police-¢hecking Workers with Adults at Risk of Harm will be established in 2026. Health and Safety Policy The Trustees are aware of their responsibilities concerning risks lo the Trust. The Church has a Health and Safely Policy which is applicable for Emmaus Church as a low risk, less than 5 employees Charity. The Church considers risk management important and has written Risk Assessments covering all aspects of the building and its aclivilies. Church Insurance Emmaus Church is insured with the Congregational & General, using their standard 'Church Choice, Policy. Public liability has been confirmed as £5 million. Certificates Portable electrical appliances are tested biannually. Fire extinguishers and fire blanket are tested annually by a specialist firm. The Kitchen is registered with South Gloucestershire Council as Food Premises and was inspected by a Food Safely Officer in 2013. 11 people hold e-learning Food Hygiene and Safety Certificates, Level 1 or Level 2. 6 people hold e-learning Emergency First Aid al Work certificates Related Party Transactlons Sam Marsh and Luke Addison were trustees of the charity during the year. standard practice for Emmaus Church that visiting preachers are renumerated £80 to cover their expenses. DLJring the year. Luke Addison preached Iwice12024'. 2 limes) Sam Marsh peached twice12024'. 2 limes) This remuneration is allowed under the charity's constitution.
16 Independent examiner's report to the trustees of Emmaus Church I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of Emmaus Church Ilhe Charilyl for the year ended 31 sl December 2025. Responsibilities and basis of report As the charity trustees of the Charity you are responsible ft)r the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 I'lhe Act'i. report in respect of my examination of the Charity's accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 14515llbl of the Act. Independent examiner's statement I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect.. 1. accounting records were not kept in respect of the Charity as required by section 130 of the Act., or 2. the accounts do not accord with those records,. or 3. the accounts do not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the form 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 concerns and have come across no other Matters in connection with the examination lo which attention should be drawn in this report in order lo enable a proper understanding of the aecounls to be reached. Joshua Kingston, Bsc (Honsl FCA Burton Sweet Limited The Clock Tower 5 Farleigh Court Old Weston Road Flax Bourton Bristol BS48 1 UR Date.. 20th May 2026
17 EMMAUS CHURCH ReiptS & Payments Account Year Ended 31 December 2025 RECEIPTS Unrestrictsd Dgsignatsd Funds Fund Totals 2025 Totals 2024 Collections and general gifts Gift Aid donations Rent Event income Deposit account intere51 Gift Aid refunds Teaching and training 9.573 20.812 1,340 1.371 1,899 5.452 30 382 9.955 20.812 1,340 1.371 1.899 5.452 30 5,638 23,367 1,007 1,385 1,930 6,808 1,795 40.477 382 40.859 41,930 PAYMENT Gift5 to Christian work & missionary Gifts to speakers Gifts to mLJsicians Staff costs Outreach Teaching and training Repairs and renewals Accountsnl and independent examiner 5,630 2,080 13 18,181 1,222 949 1.383 1,758 3,982 3.910 1.673 1,810 739 1,184 5.879 2.080 13 18.181 1,222 949 1.383 1,758 3.982 3.910 1.673 1,810 739 1,184 6,161 2,200 17,961 1.182 3.163 1,903 1,776 2,799 2,618 1,571 1,500 895 1,444 Church cleaning & maintenance Insurance MembershiplsubsAicences stationery, publishing, printing & advertising Musi¢al materials & equipment 44.514 249 44.763 45,173 Surpluslldeficitl Balance as at 1 January 2025 Balance as at 31 December 2025 14,037 74,907 70.870 133 13,9041 75,044 (3,2431 78,287 137 270 71.140 75,044 Represented by.. Cash and bank balances 70,870 270 71.140 75,044
EMMAUS CHURCH statement of Assets and Liabilities Year Ended 31 December 2025 2025 2024 Cash Balan¢&s on Receipts and Paymonts Account Carried Forward Current account Deposit account 12 Month savings bond 2 year loan account Cash in hand 2,211 19,620 24,293 25,000 16 4.015 22.397 23.616 25.000 16 71,140 75,044 Non4ash Assots Gift aid reIvable Trade debtors 5,062 209 TOTAL ASSETS 76,411 75.044 Accountsnt and ind8p8ndant examinèr Independent examiners, fee Signed on behalf of the Trustees on 7th May 2026 S J Miller Surpluslldeficiti