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 servI￿s 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.emmaU￿hurch￿rnIre.Org, an email address
emmauschurch1993@gmail.com, and a Fa￿bCQk 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

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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 self*mployed person paid to clean the facilities for one and a half hours once
a week
A self*mployed 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

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3. PLANS FOR 2026 land beyond}
A- Individuals
We wll look to strengthen and dlverslfy the leadershlp team so make future
SUc￿Ssion 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 Y￿rk 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,. Fa￿bOok, the website, provide r￿ular
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.

4. 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.

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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.

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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

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EMMAUS CHURCH
Re￿iptS & 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 re￿Ivable
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