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United Church of God – British Isles , Annual General Meeting, 11[th] September 2022

Chairman’s Report 2022

I would like to welcome everyone to the Annual General Meeting of the Charity the United Church of God British Isles. It is good that we can hold this meeting using Zoom.

Last year I commented on how the Covid pandemic had affected the way Council meetings are held and how the use of Zoom had enabled the Council to continue to function. It not only saved Council members time by not having to travel to attend meetings but it also saved the Charity money because travel expenses and hall hire were nil.

In my last two reports I made the comment - “Over the last year or so it has become obvious that those in leadership roles are not immune from the frailties of life – illness, accident and even death. It is therefore imperative that we encourage the younger generations to become involved in the governing bodies of the Church to ensure continuity."

This last year has strengthened the need for our awareness of the situation with the heart condition experienced by our CEO and my ongoing lung condition. Therefore I would like to encourage brethren to become more involved with the running of the Charity and the Church. I would like to thank all those who have already given of their time and effort in supporting the United Church of God BI – the Charity.

A challenging situation occurred this year with the resignation of our previous secretary and the appointing of Sarah Bunker as the new secretary. The handover was not the smoothest that one would like but eventually all necessary documents were transferred to Sarah. This highlighted a problem in our record keeping system which has now been resolved by David Fenney and myself so hopefully any future transfers will go more smoothly.

I will now hand you over to our CEO, David Fenney, to give you a more in-depth assessment of the functioning of the Church as a Charity.

David Payne

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CEO’s report

We are holding this annual general meeting during a period of national mourning in the United Kingdom following the death of Queen Elizabeth and we in in the United Church of God – British Isles will honour her memory and show respect to both the Royal Family and the government.

The United Church of God in the British Isles has continued to function through the 2021–2022 year. Following the Covid lockdowns our congregations have mostly returned to in-person meetings, while also linking by Zoom to members at home.

During the year, the Church held the 2021 Feast of Tabernacles in person; part-time office staff were increasingly in the office, while also continuing to work from home. The work of the Church in preaching the Gospel has continued, with Internet advertising and large-scale literature distribution.

This report covers the period July 2021 to June 2022. Here is a collection of statistics that present a snapshot of UCG-BI as of June 2022:

1. Church/local congregations/work of the ministry:

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2. Proclamation:

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of subscribers being lost due to non-renewals, a new subscription was increased to 12 issues, or 2 years, before renewal.

3. Administration:

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Thanks!

David Fenney

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CEO’s business plan

Our annual general meeting is taking place just days after the accession of King Charles to the throne of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. This is a significant new beginning in wider society, perhaps it will also be a time of public reflection and maybe, for some, it will also provide an opportunity to re-evaluate aspects of contemporary thinking and attitudes.

Almost 3 months into the 2022–2023 year, wider society seems to have replaced the uncertainties of Covid with worries and concerns about the cost of living, the price and availability of energy and fuel, together with the potential for further international conflict.

In this context, we must not lose sight of our mission, which is: “The mission of the United Church of God, an International Association , is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and the Kingdom of God in all the world, make disciples in all nations and care for those disciples.” Paraphrased, this mission statement becomes the slogan “Preaching the gospel, Preparing a people.”

During this year, we will continue to place a high priority on finding, developing, training, and encouraging more leaders, speakers, and administrators within our Church community. We will continue to use the skills, abilities, talents, and spiritual gifts of those God has placed within this Church – even enhancing those skills where possible.

I have previously reported that our key challenges include the need to:

  1. Equip the saints for the work of the Church: in terms of identifying, training, developing, and mentoring teachers and leaders from among those God has called to us. Teachers and leaders who can teach others the precious truths from God’s Word; who can make our congregations function even better; and who can in turn become and remain as solid pillars in this Church community.

  2. Inspire others to carry on the work of this present generation of volunteer administrators, that they in turn might contribute to our support structure at all levels: in the local congregations; in the National Council; in our major annual events such as the Feast of Tabernacles; in training activities; in this annual general meeting; and in developing the next generation though children and family activities.

  3. Offer a welcoming Church environment in our present and potential future congregations: one that will encourage the interest, growth and development of people who contact us in response to God’s calling and our preaching of the Gospel.

1. Church/local congregations/work of the ministry:

  - a. **26%** of the Church’s overall expenditure budget has been proposed for this area.

  - b. The immediate challenges under this heading are to support and rebuild our congregations; to prepare to welcome potential new attendees; to continue to use _Zoom_ to link with members at home.

  - c. While the volume of enquiries about visiting our Church meetings is currently low, we do continue to receive requests for information about services from both members and others who are remote from our existing congregations. We must think in terms of developing new regular meetings, leading to new congregations.

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2. Proclamation:

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3. Administration:

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Conclusion

In a message given recently in one of our congregations, I heard the speaker read Hebrews 5:12, “For though by this time you ought to be teachers, you need someone to teach you again the first principles of the oracles of God; and you have come to need milk and not solid food.”

One phrase struck me: “…you ought to be teachers…”. These 5 words sum up what we in the United Church of God must be about: teaching and being taught. The word of God is clear that every believer ought also to be a teacher.

Relating to this phrase, I would like to quote from Albert Barnes’ Notes on the Bible , “He does not mean to say, evidently, that they ought all to become public teachers, or preachers of the gospel, but that they ought to be able to explain to others the truths of the Christian religion. As parents they ought to be able to explain them to their children; as neighbours, to their neighbours; or as friends, to those who were enquiring the way to life.”

These are principles we will keep in mind as we continue our work this year.

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UNITED CHURCH OF GOD- BRITISH ISLES CHARITY NO: 1079192 STATEMENT OF ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30JUNE 2022

UNITED CHURCH OF GOD- BRITISH ISLES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30JUNE 2022 Chari 's Princi al Address Peterson House The Green High Street Chalfont St Giles Bucks HP8 4QF Bankers HSBC 9 Penn Road Beacon5field Buckinghamshire HP9 2PT Chari Trustees D Fenney CEO D Payne Chalrman D Jarvis Resigned 251712021 M Webb Appointed 251712021 Resigned 311112022 M Mirigian Appointed 311112022 B Crook B Ellams

UNITED CHURCH OF GOD- BRITISH ISLES INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity, United Church Of God - Britlsh Isles, for the year ended 30 lune 2022. RESPONSIBILITIES AND BASIS OF REPORT As the charity trustees of the Trust, you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 20111"the Act"). I report in respect of my examination of the Trust's accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out My examination, I have followed the applicable Direction5 given by the Charity Commission under section 14515llbl of the Act. INDEPENDENT EXAMINERS STATEMENT I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matter5 have come to my attention in connection with the examination which gives me cause to believe that in, any material respect'.- accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Act or the accounts do not accord with accounting record5 PJ Craighan & Co. l Brose5ey Avenue Culcheth Warrington Cheshire WA3 4HH

UNITED CHURCH OF GOD- BRITISH ISLES BALANCE SHEET- 30JUNE 2022 2021 Notes 2483 Fixed Assets 2162 Current Assets Debtors and Prepayments Cash at Bank.'_ Current Account Nat West Reserve Account Paypal Account Current Account HSBC Liquidity Account HS8C Savings Account 7463 24356 825 6331 79791 825 5055 125215 1941 78209 49013 278 698 162783 49029 276 643 267165 Cash In Hand Current Liabilities Creditors and Accruals- due within one year 3430 2523 264642 161836 Total Net Assets 266804 Re resented B Member5 General Fund 161836 266804 161836 266804 . B Fenney ITreasurerl . D Payne (Chairman) . B Crook (Member) Date..............

UNITED CHURCH OF GOD- BRITISH ISLES NOTESTO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30JUNE 2022 Accountin Policies The accounts have been prepared in accordance with Financial Reporting Standard for Smaller Entities and the Charities SORP. Inde endent Examiner's Remuneration 2021 2022 Examination Fee Paid 975 Em ee Remuneration 2021 2022 Total Amounts paid to Employees 53904 51277 Average number of emp5oyees during the year Tan ible Fixed Assets Fixtures Fittin s&E ui ment Cost at 1.7.2021 Additions Disposals Cost at 30.6.2022 20040 399 20439 Depreciation at 1.7.2021 Charge for Year Written Back on Disposals Depreciation at 30.6.2022 17557 720 18277 Net Book Value at 30.6.2022 2162 Net Book Value at 30.6.2021 2483 Depreciation is charged at a rate of 25% per annum on a reducing balance basis.

UNITED CHURCH OF GOD- BRITISH ISLES NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2022 Creditors and Accruals- Due Within One Year 2021 2022 Trade Creditors Bank Loans and Overdrafts Tax and Social Security Other Creditors 3430 3430 2523 2523 Other Disclosure Issues 2021 2022 Commitments not provided for in the accounts Guarantees provided for Amount of Assets secured Member5, General Fund At 1.7.2021 Net Surplus/lDeficitl for the Year Prior year adjustments Balance at 30.6.2022 161836 104968 266804

UNITED CHURCH OF GOD. BRITISH 15LE5 INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCoU￿T FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 IUNE 2022 Income 2021 155216 General Income Holy Day Offerings Gift Aid Refunds Festival Fund Welfare and Assistance Fund Other Income Interest Received 196073 68750 68779 5289 33367 3016 7776 1039 400 19206 22769 16 252521 329180 Deduct Ex Church Church Administration Loca1 Church Travel and SLabs¢stence Local Church Hall Hire Local Church Miscellaneous Youth Festivals Welfare and Assistance Locèl Church Wages endtture 3524 57 2655 2588 2353 19191 178 227 7196 5191 367 49 233 6562 13090 6890 44171 Proclamation 27960 Media 25126 26678 Publications Wages Publications Postage and Shipping Publications Contracted Services Publication5 Printing and Pre-Pre5S Publications Envelopes and Literature Publications Travel 25284 59647 44506 10482 7745 10099 10329 1946 2285 855 894 471 Publications Supplie5 50 138138 116219 Administration 20664 Wage5 and National Insurance ContributioNs Premi5e5 Rent etc 19103 32788 31830 1157 Telephone Travel Costs Postage, Printing and Supplies Stationery and Office Supplies Professional Fees 1270 89 115 43 4616 5497 975 loo 1630 1nsurance 1662 891 Sundry Expenses Bank Charges Depreciation Contracted Services Su5pense/Mispostings 850 1200 1330 828 119 720 211 196 234 65196 63822 224212 36097 Net SuTplus/lDeficltl 104968

UNITED CHURCH OF GOD- BRITISH ISLES CHARITY NO: 1079192 STATEMENT OF ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30JUNE 2022

UNITED CHURCH OF GOD- BRITISH ISLES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30JUNE 2022 Chari 's Princi al Address Peterson House The Green High Street Chalfont St Giles Bucks HP8 4QF Bankers HSBC 9 Penn Road Beacon5field Buckinghamshire HP9 2PT Chari Trustees D Fenney CEO D Payne Chalrman D Jarvis Resigned 251712021 M Webb Appointed 251712021 Resigned 311112022 M Mirigian Appointed 311112022 B Crook B Ellams

UNITED CHURCH OF GOD- BRITISH ISLES INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity, United Church Of God - Britlsh Isles, for the year ended 30 lune 2022. RESPONSIBILITIES AND BASIS OF REPORT As the charity trustees of the Trust, you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 20111"the Act"). I report in respect of my examination of the Trust's accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out My examination, I have followed the applicable Direction5 given by the Charity Commission under section 14515llbl of the Act. INDEPENDENT EXAMINERS STATEMENT I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matter5 have come to my attention in connection with the examination which gives me cause to believe that in, any material respect'.- accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Act or the accounts do not accord with accounting record5 PJ Craighan & Co. l Brose5ey Avenue Culcheth Warrington Cheshire WA3 4HH

UNITED CHURCH OF GOD- BRITISH ISLES BALANCE SHEET- 30JUNE 2022 2021 Notes 2483 Fixed Assets 2162 Current Assets Debtors and Prepayments Cash at Bank.'_ Current Account Nat West Reserve Account Paypal Account Current Account HSBC Liquidity Account HS8C Savings Account 7463 24356 825 6331 79791 825 5055 125215 1941 78209 49013 278 698 162783 49029 276 643 267165 Cash In Hand Current Liabilities Creditors and Accruals- due within one year 3430 2523 264642 161836 Total Net Assets 266804 Re resented B Member5 General Fund 161836 266804 161836 266804 . B Fenney ITreasurerl . D Payne (Chairman) . B Crook (Member) Date..............

UNITED CHURCH OF GOD- BRITISH ISLES NOTESTO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30JUNE 2022 Accountin Policies The accounts have been prepared in accordance with Financial Reporting Standard for Smaller Entities and the Charities SORP. Inde endent Examiner's Remuneration 2021 2022 Examination Fee Paid 975 Em ee Remuneration 2021 2022 Total Amounts paid to Employees 53904 51277 Average number of emp5oyees during the year Tan ible Fixed Assets Fixtures Fittin s&E ui ment Cost at 1.7.2021 Additions Disposals Cost at 30.6.2022 20040 399 20439 Depreciation at 1.7.2021 Charge for Year Written Back on Disposals Depreciation at 30.6.2022 17557 720 18277 Net Book Value at 30.6.2022 2162 Net Book Value at 30.6.2021 2483 Depreciation is charged at a rate of 25% per annum on a reducing balance basis.

UNITED CHURCH OF GOD- BRITISH ISLES NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2022 Creditors and Accruals- Due Within One Year 2021 2022 Trade Creditors Bank Loans and Overdrafts Tax and Social Security Other Creditors 3430 3430 2523 2523 Other Disclosure Issues 2021 2022 Commitments not provided for in the accounts Guarantees provided for Amount of Assets secured Member5, General Fund At 1.7.2021 Net Surplus/lDeficitl for the Year Prior year adjustments Balance at 30.6.2022 161836 104968 266804

UNITED CHURCH OF GOD. BRITISH 15LE5 INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCoU￿T FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 IUNE 2022 Income 2021 155216 General Income Holy Day Offerings Gift Aid Refunds Festival Fund Welfare and Assistance Fund Other Income Interest Received 196073 68750 68779 5289 33367 3016 7776 1039 400 19206 22769 16 252521 329180 Deduct Ex Church Church Administration Loca1 Church Travel and SLabs¢stence Local Church Hall Hire Local Church Miscellaneous Youth Festivals Welfare and Assistance Locèl Church Wages endtture 3524 57 2655 2588 2353 19191 178 227 7196 5191 367 49 233 6562 13090 6890 44171 Proclamation 27960 Media 25126 26678 Publications Wages Publications Postage and Shipping Publications Contracted Services Publication5 Printing and Pre-Pre5S Publications Envelopes and Literature Publications Travel 25284 59647 44506 10482 7745 10099 10329 1946 2285 855 894 471 Publications Supplie5 50 138138 116219 Administration 20664 Wage5 and National Insurance ContributioNs Premi5e5 Rent etc 19103 32788 31830 1157 Telephone Travel Costs Postage, Printing and Supplies Stationery and Office Supplies Professional Fees 1270 89 115 43 4616 5497 975 loo 1630 1nsurance 1662 891 Sundry Expenses Bank Charges Depreciation Contracted Services Su5pense/Mispostings 850 1200 1330 828 119 720 211 196 234 65196 63822 224212 36097 Net SuTplus/lDeficltl 104968