2024-12-31-accounts

Z Structure. Governance and Management The appointment of Leadership Team members is as described in the Church Constitution. The Leade￿hip Team brings nominations to the Church Meetingand appointment is made following an election. There is a procedure for the introduction of . newtrustees via a simple in-house induction. Trustees are encouraged to read documents that have been published regardingcharity govemance. All potential trustees are made aware ofthe Charity Commission guidance on the role and responsibilities of trusteeship at the time when they are asked to consider standing for election. 3. Objectives and Activities Mountzion is committed to enabling as many people as possible to worship at our church and become part of our community. Our services and worship put faith into practice through prayer and scripture. a) To advance the Christian Religion in accordance with the Church constitution in UK and other parts of the wortd as the Leadership Team mayfrom time to time think fit. and to fulfil such other charitable purposes which are exclusively charitable accordingto the law of Engtsnd and Wales and are connected with the charitable work of the church. b) To relieve persons who are in conditions of need or hardship orwho are aged or sick and to relieve the distressed in United Kingdom ortheworld as the LeadershipTeam may from time-to-time thinkf Public Benefit, Achievements and Performance Where it is relevant. theTrustees take into accountthe guidance of the Charity Commission on Public BenefiL We provide public benefit principally in the provision of Place of Worship. with regular services open to atl members ofthe public. We seek to contribute to the mordl and spiritualeducation of children and young people and to engage with and promote self-worth in those who have suffered social exclusion. Many more people were able tojoin us online via Zoom. The General Fund has seen a decrease in fithes and Offerings income compared to 2023.Total expenditure duringthe yearwas £20.547 compared to £20301in 2023.. The totalfinancial value of the Church has increased to £69810 up from £57267. Mount Zion Church continues to be dependent Largely on the generosity of its members for its income. TheTrustees therefore manage the main financial riskthat its income is not guaranteed .The charity is belowthe audit threshold hence they have prepared a simple annual report. Signed on beh If of Trustees.

Page 2 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS YEAR ENDED 31 DECEIABER 2024 NOTES 1 ACc￿N￿NG POUCIES finanoal statefrmts have been FKepared in accorrknce VAlh the Chwthes kt 1993 Se(on 42{3). ￿ing the Recepts and Paymenl5 bas's available to small chan'ties. 2 FUND ACCOUNTING Unrestrlcted F￿d8 may be used by the church f(K ￿ of its ordinary P￿r￿se￿ Restrlcted Funds rep￿Sertt inc4)me which may be expended Itw)se reS1TL￿ obiets w)vided in the terms of a trnst or bequest. or donaiions Of grants recaved or invrted a Spe0f￿ purpose. These funds can onty be spent on the 5Feufic purpose for vknich bw were givefL Any bal￿ remaining unspent must be carried fcNward as a balance on lund lor future experKIrtU￿ on that specific Pufpose. or returrmt; it cannot be absorbed into genwd fuKI& IAOUIITZION CHURCH Page 3 FINANCIAL STATEIAENTS YEAR ENDED 31 DECEIIBER 2024 NOTES - conllnued 1 Ministy & mission cost mdudes say Costs of14iest cx)mprlsry sa , NIC & pensicm costs Tlls Yew 2024 Tolal £ Last Year 20TJ Total £ PROGRAhlAIE ACTMTY COSTS Childrens. ac*wibes Adurt OiscirAesnip courses Outreath Church weekwtd Total progr4mmo acttvlty costs suppoirr OF OUTSIDE CAUSES Commttrnent ts ￿fe Subs(￿PbOnS [kst as appro￿alej DonatM)ns from general fund IIBt as approp￿1 Totsl Support of Qutslde causes IAAINTENANCE OF CHLkgCH BUILL¥MGS. Other property repairs PurGhase ol equwent IAAINTENANCE OF fdANSE Exterior repairs Manse improvements