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.

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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
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FINANCIAL STATEIAENTS YEAR ENDED 31 DECEIIBER 2024
NOTES - conllnued
1 Ministy & mission cost mdudes sa*y 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