Charity Registration Number 1130048
Rushden Mission Church
Statutory Information
legal Status
Ru5hden Mission Church is an unincorporated association with Managing Trustees appointed by a meeting
of the Members
Principal Offi
Rushden Mission Church
Wellingborough Road
Rushden NNIO 9TA
Registered Address
1 St Peters Ave
Rushden
NNIO 6XW
Charity Trustees
Mrs Linda Jane Crawley
Mr David Lloyd Rooksby
Mrs Gillian Lindsey Russell
Mrs Thandiwe Washoma
Mr David McGrath
Mr Thomas Joseph Poulton (Appointed 30th June 20211
Property HoldingTrustees
Mrs Linda Jane Crawley
Mr David Lloyd Rooksby
Mrs Gillian Lindsey Russell
MrsThandiwe Washoma
Minister of the Church
Pastor lan Fall
Bankers
8arclays Bank PLC
9 Midsummer Place
MILTON KEYNES
Co-operatrwe Bank PIC
P.0. Box 101
Manchester
MK93GB
M604EP
Solicitors
Wilson Browne
The Manor House
Market Square
Higham Ferrers
NNIO 8BT
Independent Examiner
Mr Robert French

The Trustees Report
Year ended 31st October 2021
The Trustees present their Annual Report and Financial Statements for the year ended 31st October 2021.
Charitable Obiects
The Charity is governed by a constitution adopted 1st April 21J)9. The Objetts of the Church are:
To advan￿ the Christian faith in accordan￿ with the Statement of Beliefs in such ways and in such
parts of the United Kingdom or the world as the Trustees (acting according to the will of God as
discerned bythe Church Members) from time totime may think frt.
To relieve sickness and financial hardship and to promote and preserve good health by the
provision of funds, goods, or setvices of any kind. includinE through the provision of advice and
support in such parts of the United Kingdom or the world as the Trustees (acting as aforesaid) from
time to time may think fit.
To advance Christian education and pursue and promote general charitsble purFX)ses consistent
with the Christian faith in such ways and in such parts of the United Kingdom or the world as the
Trustees (acting a5 aforesaid) from time to time May think frt.
The Church occupie5 premises which are held by the above listed Property Holding Trustees and the Trust
is entirely compatible with the above objects.
Public Benefrt
The Trustee5 consider that the activities of the Charity are condurted for the public benefit, in particular,
two of the charitable purposes as set out by the Charbty Commission in its general guidance on public
benefit are met..
The advancement ofeducation and
The advancement of religion
An explanation of these artivities is given below in the Section Objectives and Activities.
Organisational Structure and l)eci5ion•making pmcesses.
Members of the Church are accepted in accordan￿ with the Constitution, which requires them to make a
public profession of faith in Jesus Christ and to subscribe and adhere to. in belief and lifestyle, the
Statement of Beliefs.
The Members meeting normally takes place four time5 per year and has responsibility for the overall policy
of the Church. In accordance with the Constitution. the Members appoint Trustee5 who accept
responsibility for the legal aspects of the Chartty- The constitution ststes that there should be a minimum
of three Trustees but does not Stipulate a maximum number. The Church Meeting a150 appoints up to six
Church Leaders, who together with the Minister. Church Secretary and TreaSUfer. are responsible for the
day to day running of the Church's work and witness. All members are encouraged to take an appropriate
part in the spiritual and practical tasks involved in the furtherance of the charitable objertive. In
accordance with the constitution a person may serve as both a Trustee and Church Leader, or any other
officer of the Church.
Relevant matters may be submitted to the Church meeting by the Trustees for guidance or may be raised
by Members in Church meeting for further consideration by the Trustees. Though the Constttution permits
decisions to be made at Church meetings by appropriate majorities. the Church seeks to Work by
consensus wherever possible.
The Church is a member of The Wesleyan Refomi Ursion of Churches.

The Church operates systems to ensure that all people working with children and vulnerable adults are
appropriately vetted regarding the Disclosure and Barring Service and Safeguarding Policies in place for
both Children and VulnerabSe Adults.
The Church is affiliated to Rushden & Higham Council of Churches, the Northamptonshire Association of
Youth Clubs, and the East Northants Faith Group.
Objectives and Actlvities
To achieve the Principal Objettrve, which is set out above. the Church provides a variety of artivities both
to its membership and to the community. The aim is to show the love of Jesus Christ in both word and
deed and to bring people into a closer relationship wwth Him as living Lord.
The pattern of attivity prior to the Covid 19 outbreak in March 2020 was:
The provision of regular public services of Christian worship. These serVi￿S took place each Sunday
at both 10.45 am and 17.30pm. There were also occasional services at other times which were
advertised on the Church Notice Board and the website at www.rushdenmission.co.uk. A children's
programme operated during the morning Servi￿5. The Church sought to be a friendly and
welcoming community, and anyone was welcome to attend any of these services.
The Church operated two house groups each week. and two monthly men's groups to encourage
the growth of faith and discipleship.
Two Prayer Meetings were held each week. We are a Church who believe in the power of prayer
and the need to lift all matters before God.
The Church a150 offered a lace making group. an art group, a ladies book club, a Lunch Club for
single retired folk and a group for young children and their carers.
All of these groups were open to the general public.
The Church provided accomrnodation for the Rushden Mission Brass Band.
The Church was proud to be involved with and support these Eroups. wtth the purpose of assisting the
community and dernonstrating the love of Jesus Christ.
Impact of the Covid Pandemic.
The covid pandemic has had 3 Significant effett on LM)th Church artivities and finance.
Throughout the year the Church has amended activity to comply with Govemment Guidance and
Instrurtion prevailing at the time. with addFtional procedures in place where necessary.
Achievements and Performance
The Church does not measure the SU￿$$ of its programmes in numbers alone. either by headcount or by
financial performance. but also in less tangible areas such as fellovtship and encouragement. The Trustees
recognise that 2021 has been a year of many challenges. however they feel that the church has met these
challenges and will continue to do so. learning new lessons but also being able to continue to meet
people's needs and engage with new people. the Trustees believe that the church will be able to continue
its mission purposes in 2022 with determination and enthusiasm.
Sunday Worship recornmenced in the Church building on 9th August 2020 in strict compliance with
Government Guidelines. the service was broadcast by livestream on Facebook for those who could not
attend. These broadcasts attrarted a wide audience in addition to our Church regulars. During the
November lockdown Sunday Se￿ices returned to livestream only, retuming to "in Church" on the 6th of
December. Services were held in Church until Christmas. however our usually well attended Christmas
celebration services did not take place due to concerns over Covid safety- After Christma5, when the
Government asked people to stsy at home, even though Pla￿$ of Worship could meet. we chose to stay at

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home and revert to livestream until Easter14 April). From Easter Worship in Church recommenced and
livestream continued.
Attendance on Sunday mornings has increased during the year. with some new people joining us, and
some not yet ready to return in person, but watching online.
During the period when singing ind0015 by the congregation was not allowed, we held outdoor Carol
Singtng, Easter Morning Worship. and a monthly time of sung worship on the church car park. whi15t
adhering to all Covid laws and guidelines.
Youth and Children's Work. The Church has a cornmitted youth team who encourage spiritual growth.
support, and friendship for children of the church and their families and seek to welcome and engage with
the local community and friends through a variety of mission activities throughout the year.
The team lead a Sunday morning children's group, Sudz, providing a fun and relaxed atmosphere to help
the children and young people develop in their faith.
The Sudz Nativity in December 2020 was held online via YouTube and has now had 365 views. The
Christingle Service also moved online with kits being issued to allow participants to assemble their own
Christingles. Sudz held a family orientated Easter Hunt. Sudz began a phased return to fa￿ to face
meetings on the 23
rdof
May.
Prayer Meeting5 and the Home Group met via Zoom until a return to Face to Face for Prayer Meetings in
August and the Home Group. wneeting in Church. from September. During the winter. an Online Alpha
group was held with involvement from a wide range of participants. This gave the opportunity of teaching
the prinaples of the ChTi5tian faith.
"Father to Fatherf and"Curry Club." the two men'5 groups met in public parks and in church on occasions
when allowed by Government guidelines. The groups. which encourage the growth of faith and
discipleship, have also maintained contact and support with one another using a WhatsApp group.
Pillowtalk. the Lace Group began meeting again in September 2021. Rushden Mission Band recommenced
practices in August 2021, but currently in another church hall where social distancing can be achieved.
Pillow Talk, and Rushden Mission 8ras5 Band provide a way to encourage the learning and development of
new skills in a Christian environment.
The Art group, The Ladies Book Club. Lunch Club, and the Eroup for young children and their carers. have
not yet recommenced meeting Since the pandemic.
We are honoured that our Pastor is the Padre of 858 Squadron - Rushden- Air Training Corps, he was able
to attend "virtual" parades and latterly in person. In this role our Pastor has been able to support the
young people and their leaders wtih spiritual and emotional needs.
The Church was not able to reach out into the cornmunrty and visit home5 a5 usual during the pandemic
but have delivered leaflets and offered support.
The Church is available to serve the community with funeral seThices. This year seven funerals h3ve been
held. These services gave the Pastor and other members of the Church the opportunity to comfort and
SUPPOrt the bereaved at difFicult times in their INes. We are also available for wedding services, where we
can celebrate with the couple and their families. although none have been held in this year. We seek to
draw close to the community in the key events and moments oftheir lives.
Rushden Mission Church engages in prayerful and financial support for the work of the Luwero Community
Projects in Uganda and a Church based cornmunity project in Nagpur in India.
During the year. the Church has financially supported the work of the local Homeless Night Shelter and by
way of gifts of food and money we have 5UPPOrted the lo(21 Food Bank.

Church Membership currently stands at thirty-five, a decrease of four Sin￿ last year.
Financial Review
The Church continues to raise the funds which It needs to condurt tts activities, from within its own
membership and congregation. No wider public appeal was made for funds during the year.
The most significant area of expenditure relates to the employment of Pastor lan Fall as Minister of the
Church. lan'5 role is to lead and co-ordinate the Church's activities including the Sunday Services. He
provides pastoral care for the congregation and other people. He helps equip and encourage the
membership in their life. Christian witne55, and service.
This Church expressed its part in the life of the wider church by making grants to national and international
Christian organisations and societies with Christian aims and objective5 compatible with the Church's own
charitable purpose.
The Church 15 heavily dependent on its membership working as volunteers in all aspects of the Church's
activities. Many of the activitie5 run with little or no impart on the Church's expenditure, but nevertheless
contribute substantially to the achievement of the Church's objectives. The Trustees wish to express their
thanks for all of the hard work which make5 this possible.
The financial results for the year, together with a summary of the accounting policies adopted, are set out
in the accompanying financial statements.
During the year £27,471 was received by the Church as a share of the Sale of the Dickins Memorial Hall, a
church in the Wellingborough Circuit of the Wesleyan Reform Union.
Following the concern expressed by the Trustees in last yearfs report the 20% Fund was reduced to a 10%
Fund. This fund is to enable a designated percentage of re8ular offerings to be given to causes outside of
the Church, this amendment was agreed by a Church Meeting and reduced expenditure by £3,113.
The Trustees report a net cash surplus for the year of £23.510. Weekly offerings for the increased from
£28,677 per year to £31.132. Total annual income increased by £29,282 from £43.045 to £72,327. Total
annual expenditure has increased by £4.179 from £44,638 to £48,817.
The church building is now 121 years old and whilst generally in good order there are matters that
continue to require attention. In the year £9,178 wa5 Spent on repairs and refurbishment of Church and
Manse.
The Trustees remain concerned that the current level of expenditure 15 unsustainable beyond the medium
term unless the falling trend of offering income over the past few years can be reversed. The proceeds
from the sale of the Dickins Church have given some comfort and increased reserves. but further support is
being considered by way of a grant to improve sustainability.
The Trustee5 have established a Reserves Policy of holding approximately six months of costs in hand and
are satisfied that the unrestricted reserves of £72.698. including £45,312 in bank and debtors IHMRCI.
together with forecasts and projettions. are adequate to enable the Church to function and meet its
Charitable Objectives. The Church membership are fully aware of the 51tuation, and the Trustee5 will keep
the matter under constant review to prevent the Church from entering a situation where it cannot fullv
meet its liabilitie5 as and when they fall due. The Trustees will make every effort to take corrective action
to improve the onEoing financial situation and thus to maintain an adequately funded operation.
The Trustees have assessed the major risks facing the church and are satisfied that there are policies in
place to minimise these risks.
Signed by......David McGrath......
8th March 2022 Signed by ..Thomas Joseph Poulton.... 8th March 2022
On behalf of the Trustees of Ru5hden Mission Church

RUSHDEN MISSK)N CHURCH
CHARrrY REGISTrATh)N NUMBER 1130048
FINANCiIL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDWG 31 LKTOBER 2021
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTNrfiES INKI￿11Th3 Genernl Rw•arrfl Payments Accounti
2021
2020
UnrestrictsJ
UnmtrKaed
Fund5"
R￿￿p1s.
31.132
28.677
5,499
7,751
8.CA2
27.471
Share o[sa￿ar D￿1)5 ChyEth
Caterng Inc￿(
TOTAL RECEPTS
1.117
43.045
72.327
Payments..
Mni5ty
FiX￿j A55*
Ut*wofarKI rrVCN￿￿tstochtsrcth & M•
Alkniftstrav
25.105
25,304
10
13,725
3.985
6.989
5.240
6,870
Sunday Schcd &
TOTAL PA YMENTS
47
48.817
44,638
Cash movementfr>rthe year
Cash and Bank bal2ncts bmryhiforward
Ca5harKI Bank bala￿e$ carried foThwd
23.510
14.102
37.612
11.5931
15.695
14.102
STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND UABLffES AT THE END (* THE PERIOD
2021
2020
Unrestriclal
Funds.
Church
Martse Bulk
Fixtu￿$ & Frttry
Tcl* Fc(&JAssds
27.849
27.849
329
29.058
435
29.164
Sunty DetAors
7.7rKJ
37.612
45.312
8,042
14.102
22.144
Current LSabM*fj8S:
11.6721
11.6411
Totsl NetAssets:
72.698
49.667
Furnls".
UnresttKa*l FurKts"
72.698
49.e67
Totrl FurKIs'
72,698
49.667
. Al WE un￿¥1￿J
Trustee....................................
SKJn*l LitKla JwECr•

RUSHDEN M￿SK)N CHURCH
CHARrfY REGLSTRATION NUMBER 1130048
FINANCiIL STATEMEKfs FOR THE YEAR ENDNG 31 OCTOBER 2021
NOTES TO THÈ FINANCIAL STATEIIEPITS
1. Bas￿ ofxGounts.'
20
2020
Dfmaiths to Churth
SpetAal thnatK
Thank Otfs
2,808
1.241
1.045
4(6
1.147
5.499
3.miTr￿..
2021
2020
Minisws stiFend
21.101
1.691
2.312
21.435
1,658
2.211
M￿Se Rates etc.
25.105
25.304
4. Donatknrts Made:
202Q
D(X)alw￿Irl¥￿Th FuTrJ
5.7fA)
196
5.629
1.241
(Xher Donali)ns
6.870
S. DonatK>n5 20% Fund..
T￿chu￿ irtgK15tlkyt t*¢kn*Y to(knl Caus￿.
2021
2020
A[r￿>Jnt nLlyet (*JTrthJblt4kl
20% A1kXati￿ fu year
4209
3.113
15.7601
4.103
5.735
15,6291
AnThyJntak¢thl n(rtyd (kKwlwJc lfvJJ
1,562
4.209
Churrh Me&ng so elK

RUSHDEN MISS￿1N CHURCH
CHARITY REGISTrATION NU141BER 1131
FINANCL4L STATEMEPItS FOR THE YEAR ENDING 31 OCTOBER 2021
NOTES TO THE FINANCIALSTATEMEi¥fs lcontin￿dI
6. Special Dor￿tio￿ FWKI:
20
2020
Arrwnt blfwj
eA)5
1 241
{1.2411
11961
605
20
2020
Chuto* Buikling aml fcwd
during year
Churth Buibjing (3trBI f¢yva
M*5e 8uikts￿ * cc6t
27,849
27,849
27.849
27,849
F￿tU￿$ •xl
C05t I￿ght fryvJrd
AthrtKJns during year
C(tst tatpj f(￿￿[￿
22,255
22.255
22.255
22.255
21.820
21,9)0
320
21,820
435
21.926
329
valUeC￿ifcrty￿d
DqxEci*w is cah)JL*J so asto*Yle the (x)5tIA *ss its eS￿r*I le5￿U8[
8uthSrys
10% ￿year
8. Sundry Debtots:
20
2020
HMRC- GfftA*l
7,700
8042
g. cred￿01$. amowts fallir#J duofAIthkn 0￿y￿ar
605
250
817
1,672
251
1,641
10. ljpkeep ofand Mnpro¥•m*Mg to Chur¢h S
General Ut4(eep
4.547
3.802
5.376
13.725
5.481
1,508
6.989

RUSHDEN MISSh)N CHURCH
CHARrrY REGISTRATTh NUMBER 1130048
F5NANCi4L STATEIAEprfs FOR THE YEAR ENDING 31 OCTOBER 2021
INDEPENDENT EXAMINERS REPORT
REPORTTOTHE TRUSTEESIMEMBERS OF RUSHDEN MISSK)N CHURCH
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