The Net Perry Common Pentecostal Church Charity Number 1092982 Trustees Annual Report for the period 1[st] April 2024 to 31[st] March 2025
The Trustees of The Net Perry Common Pentecostal Church (hereinafter called ‘The Net’) have the responsibility under the Trust Deed and Constitution of the said church of working with the Church Leadership in promoting the aims of the Trust.
It is therefore the responsibility of the trustees to ensure that the aims that are laid down in the Trust document are fulfilled and are also aligned with the guidance provided by the Charities Commission within the Charities Act 2016 and its subsequent amendments; in particular the specific guidance relating to Public Benefit, which under our trust document is being fulfilled by the following statement:
‘The advancement of religion in order to carry out the aims of the Trust’ These aims are listed as:-
The public worship of God Preaching the gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ Instruction of the Christian faith Missionary support
Once again this year ‘The Net’ has been fully open holding a single Sunday morning service, bible studies on Wednesday evenings, chat club on Mondays and lunch club on Tuesdays.
Also again this year the promotion of and religious instruction in the Christian faith has been carried out in partnership with ‘Academy For Life’ on the internet via Zoom every Tuesday evening in term time.
Religious instruction for our young children has also continued this year. All children aged 3 years and above up to the age of 11 are welcome in Sunday school. Sunday school is always held on the first three weeks of the month, then the last one or two weeks the children stay in the main church service.
Each week we take a register of attendees and helpers, and the leaders are careful to follow the current health and safety and safeguarding guidelines.
As we have a wide age range we start with a prayer and then a talk about the children’s week at home and school. We then move into activity time, this is either a story from the Bible or a game with the Bible at the forefront of our learning. We always help the children that are not able to read or write.
Once the activities are done we always play a lively game of either ‘Jesus says’ or ‘musical statues’ both of which the children love.
They are all offered a drink and then returned to their parents
Over the past year, the Young Adults group at The Net Church has continued to grow as a safe, welcoming, and Christ-centred space for individuals aged 16 to 30. With an
emphasis on building authentic relationships and cultivating a deeper walk with Jesus, the group meets every six weeks for fellowship, food, fun, and faith-based conversations.
Our mission is simple but deeply rooted in biblical values: to create a place where young adults can grow in Christ together, encourage one another, and enjoy meaningful fellowship. Through regular meetups and social activities, we aim to support one another emotionally, spiritually, and practically, as we navigate the challenges and opportunities of life as young Christians in today’s world.
The group is youth-led, empowering young adults to take initiative in planning and running events that reflect their interests and values. This model has fostered leadership, creativity, and ownership within the group.
To ensure accountability, health and safety, and spiritual guidance, the group is overseen by Pastor Neil and Martin Thornton . Their role is to support the young leaders, provide wisdom, and keep the group anchored in biblical truth. They ensure that the moral compass remains Christ-centred while encouraging the group to grow in faith and freedom.
The ladies fellowship has this year put on a varied programme of encouragement for the ladies. Regular meetings were held throughout the year with a varied programme of - film nights, including the ‘Passion of Christ’ and ‘the Unsung Hero’.
Saturday morning breakfasts always prove popular and provide opportunities for deepening fellowship and encouragement.
Our thanks go to Toni for the wonderful breakfasts she provides.
Other activities included meals out; a walk in Sutton Park; and our crafts and Card morning in the run up to Christmas which always proves to be a favourite and our thanks go to Mary for that session.
Overall our meetings have been well attended by all ages and we give thanks to God for His faithfulness and our deepening fellowship with each other.
The men’s fellowship has also met regularly to encourage the men throughout the year usually on the last Friday or Saturday of every month apart from holiday month August. The men’s fellowship is a safe place to discuss many topics including personal problems. We pray with and for each other and many other issues, included in that is our worship to Jesus Christ.
This year we have had movie nights, meals out in the community and also teaching on different topics in the Bible, which have lead to meaningful discussions and encouragement one for another.
It is and always will be our pledge to ourselves and families to stand, lead and head our households according to our strapline which says...
“As for me and my house, we will serve the Lord” Joshua 24:15
As a result of the activities mentioned above the trustees are pleased to announce that this year the public benefit aims of the trust have been achieved both through those activities and by personal contact at the church or by personal telephone contact with the spiritual oversight of the church.
Furthermore the spiritual leadership have continued once again at their discretion, to provide financial or practical support to those in need in the local community.
Once again this year the missionary support has been mainly limited to the work in India through ‘Athma Mari Ministries’. During the year the church invited the ministry to make a presentation of the work in India. The church learned that this year would be the last full
year of operation for the school. However the senior book donation scheme has continued to support students entering the state secondary school, This year we supported 80 students. Athma Mari also continues to provide long term and emergency relief work in the Kerala area.
‘The Net’ church has telephone text prayer line and this has continued to prove to be an asset in building faith and encouragement because we have seen many wonderful answers to prayer this year.
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The trustees feel that it is important to stress that it is their intention to continue to fulfil the aims of the trust and to encourage the spiritual leadership to promote the public worship of God, the preaching of the Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ and the teaching of the Christian faith according to the truths found in the Holy Bible.
This year the building project has moved on quite dramatically, we not only have the outer shell of the new building but also since Christmas the internal layout has been more clearly defined, and we have by the grace of God continued to cover all the cost so far. Since last year the new classroom structure has been erected in the car park.
The trustees have reviewed all their policies in line with the charity commission guidelines outlined in the Charities Act 2016 and amendments. .
These continue to be held securely by the church and are available to view on request.
With regard to our safeguarding policy, the trustees will continue to oversee that the church fulfils its duty of care in maintaining the wellbeing of all stake holders at the Net and it will review and modify as necessary the existing policy to satisfy the said duty.
The trustees will continue to oversee the maintenance and repairs to the building, as required by the church constitution, and are grateful to all the volunteers who have helped in sharing in this task.
The trustees have again reviewed the financial position of the trust and have agreed the following statements:
The trustees fully accept and agree the independent examiners report. ‘The Net’ does not have an investment policy as all funds are used to further the aims of the trust.
‘The Net’ also does not act as custodian of funds on behalf of other persons or charities.
Finally the Trustees would like to thank the Leadership and the church membership for all their support both spiritually and practically during this year. Thank you also to those who have helped the Trust to meet their public benefit requirements and fulfil the aims of the Trust.
Dated___
Signed on behalf of the Trustees________Chair of Trustees
THE NET PERRY COMMON PENTECOSTAL CHURCH
159 WITTON LODGE ROAD
BIRMINGHAM
B23 5AR
Registered Charity: 1092982
STATEMENT OF ACCOUNT
AND
INDEPENDENT EXAMINATION REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
Luke Silver Accountancy & Taxation Services 25 Ellicombe Close Minehead Somerset TA24 6DQ
Mobile: 07710 456376
E-mail: luke-silver@puresilver.org.uk
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER’S REPORT ON THE ACCOUNTS
Receipts and Payments Accounts
Report to the trustees/members of The Net Perry Common Pentecostal Church
Registered Charity number 1092982
On the accounts for the year ended 31 March 2025
Set out on the following pages
Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner
The charity’s trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The charity’s trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year (under section 144(2) of the Charities Act 2011 (the 2011 Act) and that an independent examination is needed.
It is my responsibility to:
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Examine the accounts (under section 145 of the 2012 Act;
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To follow the procedures laid down in the General Directions given by the Charity Commission (under section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act; and
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State whether particular matters have come to my attention.
Basis of independent examiner’s report
My examination was carried out in accordance with the General Directions given by the Charity Commissioners. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts, and seeking explanations from you as trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit, and consequently no opinion is given as to whether the accounts a ‘true and fair view’ and the report is limited to those matters set out in the statement below.
Independent examiner’s statement
In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention:
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(1) which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the requirements
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to keep accounting records in accordance with section130 of the 2011 Act; and
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to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and comply with the accounting requirements of the 2011 Act
have not been met: or
- (2) to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
Signed L A Silver
Date: 23 July 2025
Luke Silver HNC Business & Finance Accountancy Practitioner
- 25 Ellicombe Close, Minehead, Somerset. TA24 6DQ
THE NET PERRY COMMON PENTECOSTAL CHURCH
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES AND THE CHURCH COUNCIL FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
ACTIVITIES REVIEW
The financial results are set out in the enclosed accounts.
The principal activity throughout the year under review was that of the advancement of the Christian faith and the extension of the Kingdom of God
TRUSTEES / CHURCH COUNCIL MEMBERS
David Millward
Reginald Swann
Toni Frances Robinson
STATEMENT
We certify that the books, vouchers and information produced to enable the independent examination of our accounts to be conducted contain a full and correct record of our financial transactions and activities to the best of our knowledge and belief.
SIGNED ON BEHALF OF THE CHURCH COUNCIL
Please print name _____ Date ____
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER’S REPORT TO TRUSTEES & CHURCH COUNCIL
INTRODUCTION
Thank you for submitting the accounts for independent examination.
CHARITY LAW AND FINANCIAL REGULATIONS
The independent examination has been carried out in accordance with The Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 1995 (Statutory Instruments No 2724) and the Accounting by Charities Statement of Recommended Practice (SORP)
SIGNING OF ACCOUNTS
I shall be obliged if you will please forward a copy of the signature page for my records after the accounts have been signed by a representative appointed by the Trustees and Church Council. A spare copy is enclosed.
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CONCLUSION
There are no other matters I feel need to be brought to your attention.
Please do not hesitate to contact me for clarification of for further assistance.
Luke Silver
Date: 23 July 2025
The Net Perry Common Pentecostal Church
Registered Charity Number: 1092982
Summary Statement of Account for the Year Ending 31st March 2025
| Receipts | 2024 / 25 £ |
2023 / 24 £ |
Payments | 2024 / 25 £ |
2023 / 24 £ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Offerings & Gifts Building Chat Club Lunch Club Gifts Total |
89,390 98,338 739 1,936 100 |
74,077 98,771 382 1,393 80 |
Ministry Expenses Establishment & Administration Church Activities Chat & Lunch Club Total |
52,502 105,300 2,717 2,537 |
30,334 116,221 1,432 2,036 |
| 190,503 | **174,703 ** | 163,056 | 150,023 | ||
| Balance brought forward 1.4.24 TSB Account No 21523160 KBL Account Ministry Account Ministry Cash Float Chat / Lunch Club Carried Forward in Bank Total Brought Forward |
£ 71,385 101 467 2,116 17 |
Balance carried forward 31.3.25 TSB Account No 21523160 KBL Account Ministry Account Ministry Cash Float Chat / Lunch Club Carried Forward in Bank Total Carried Forward |
£ 98,595 101 15,467 2,180 155 |
||
| **74,086 ** | 116,498 | ||||
| **74,086 ** | 116,498 |
The Net Perry Common Pentecostal Church
Registered Charity Number: 1092982
Statement of Assets & Liabilities for the Year Ending 31st March 2025
| Fixed Assets Church Premises - insurance value Contents of Presmises - insurance value Total Fixed Assets Current Assets TSB Account No 21523160 KBL Account Ministry Account Ministry Cash Float Chat / Lunch Club Total Current Assets Total Assets Current Liabilities Net Assets |
£ 357,870 43,621 |
£ |
|---|---|---|
| 98,595 101 15,467 2,180 155 |
401,491 | |
| 116,498 | ||
| Nil | 517,989 517,989 |
THE NET PERRY COMMON PENTECOSTAL CHURCH
159 WITTON LODGE ROAD
BIRMINGHAM
B23 5AR
Registered Charity: 1092982
STATEMENT OF ACCOUNT
AND
INDEPENDENT EXAMINATION REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
Luke Silver Accountancy & Taxation Services 25 Ellicombe Close Minehead Somerset TA24 6DQ
Mobile: 07710 456376
E-mail: luke-silver@puresilver.org.uk
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER’S REPORT ON THE ACCOUNTS
Receipts and Payments Accounts
Report to the trustees/members of The Net Perry Common Pentecostal Church
Registered Charity number 1092982
On the accounts for the year ended 31 March 2025
Set out on the following pages
Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner
The charity’s trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The charity’s trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year (under section 144(2) of the Charities Act 2011 (the 2011 Act) and that an independent examination is needed.
It is my responsibility to:
-
Examine the accounts (under section 145 of the 2012 Act;
-
To follow the procedures laid down in the General Directions given by the Charity Commission (under section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act; and
-
State whether particular matters have come to my attention.
Basis of independent examiner’s report
My examination was carried out in accordance with the General Directions given by the Charity Commissioners. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts, and seeking explanations from you as trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit, and consequently no opinion is given as to whether the accounts a ‘true and fair view’ and the report is limited to those matters set out in the statement below.
Independent examiner’s statement
In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention:
-
(1) which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the requirements
-
to keep accounting records in accordance with section130 of the 2011 Act; and
-
to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and comply with the accounting requirements of the 2011 Act
have not been met: or
- (2) to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
Signed L A Silver
Date: 23 July 2025
Luke Silver HNC Business & Finance Accountancy Practitioner
- 25 Ellicombe Close, Minehead, Somerset. TA24 6DQ
THE NET PERRY COMMON PENTECOSTAL CHURCH
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES AND THE CHURCH COUNCIL FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
ACTIVITIES REVIEW
The financial results are set out in the enclosed accounts.
The principal activity throughout the year under review was that of the advancement of the Christian faith and the extension of the Kingdom of God
TRUSTEES / CHURCH COUNCIL MEMBERS
David Millward
Reginald Swann
Toni Frances Robinson
STATEMENT
We certify that the books, vouchers and information produced to enable the independent examination of our accounts to be conducted contain a full and correct record of our financial transactions and activities to the best of our knowledge and belief.
SIGNED ON BEHALF OF THE CHURCH COUNCIL
Please print name _____ Date ____
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER’S REPORT TO TRUSTEES & CHURCH COUNCIL
INTRODUCTION
Thank you for submitting the accounts for independent examination.
CHARITY LAW AND FINANCIAL REGULATIONS
The independent examination has been carried out in accordance with The Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 1995 (Statutory Instruments No 2724) and the Accounting by Charities Statement of Recommended Practice (SORP)
SIGNING OF ACCOUNTS
I shall be obliged if you will please forward a copy of the signature page for my records after the accounts have been signed by a representative appointed by the Trustees and Church Council. A spare copy is enclosed.
- .
CONCLUSION
There are no other matters I feel need to be brought to your attention.
Please do not hesitate to contact me for clarification of for further assistance.
Luke Silver
Date: 23 July 2025
The Net Perry Common Pentecostal Church
Registered Charity Number: 1092982
Summary Statement of Account for the Year Ending 31st March 2025
| Receipts | 2024 / 25 £ |
2023 / 24 £ |
Payments | 2024 / 25 £ |
2023 / 24 £ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Offerings & Gifts Building Chat Club Lunch Club Gifts Total |
89,390 98,338 739 1,936 100 |
74,077 98,771 382 1,393 80 |
Ministry Expenses Establishment & Administration Church Activities Chat & Lunch Club Total |
52,502 105,300 2,717 2,537 |
30,334 116,221 1,432 2,036 |
| 190,503 | **174,703 ** | 163,056 | 150,023 | ||
| Balance brought forward 1.4.24 TSB Account No 21523160 KBL Account Ministry Account Ministry Cash Float Chat / Lunch Club Carried Forward in Bank Total Brought Forward |
£ 71,385 101 467 2,116 17 |
Balance carried forward 31.3.25 TSB Account No 21523160 KBL Account Ministry Account Ministry Cash Float Chat / Lunch Club Carried Forward in Bank Total Carried Forward |
£ 98,595 101 15,467 2,180 155 |
||
| **74,086 ** | 116,498 | ||||
| **74,086 ** | 116,498 |
The Net Perry Common Pentecostal Church
Registered Charity Number: 1092982
Statement of Assets & Liabilities for the Year Ending 31st March 2025
| Fixed Assets Church Premises - insurance value Contents of Presmises - insurance value Total Fixed Assets Current Assets TSB Account No 21523160 KBL Account Ministry Account Ministry Cash Float Chat / Lunch Club Total Current Assets Total Assets Current Liabilities Net Assets |
£ 357,870 43,621 |
£ |
|---|---|---|
| 98,595 101 15,467 2,180 155 |
401,491 | |
| 116,498 | ||
| Nil | 517,989 517,989 |