2020-12-31-accounts

				SORp
				reference
Summary	ofthe			Para 1.17	The objects ofthe Church are for the benefit ofthe public:
purposes	ofthe		charity		~ To advance the Christian faith in accordance with the statement in such
as set out in its					ways and in such parts of the United Kingdom the world as the Church
governing	document				council from time to time may think fit
					~ To relieve sickness and financial hardship and to promote and preserve
					good health by the provision ofcounselling and support in such parts ofthe
					United Kingdom or the world as the Church Council from time to time may
					think fit: AND
					~ To advance education in such ways and in such parts ofthe United Kingdom
					or the world as the Church council from time to time may think fit
Summary activities	ofthe main in relation to			Para 1.17 and 1.19	New Initiatives
those purposes			for the		prepare and serve hot food for local community every Tuesday. This project
public benefit,		in			provides meal once in a week for more than 250 people. The meal is
particular, the activities, projects or services identified in the accounts.					prepared in our church kitchen every Tuesday. ~Sensor Unit: The children and youth of our church sponsored a sensory unit to Deepthi Special School and Rehabilitation in India for children with cerebral palsy and learning disabilities.
					~ Virtual Gatherin: In view ofthe restrictions due to Covid our gatherings are
					held over virtual platform enabling all to continue to attend.
					~ Online Publishin: Creative ideas of the children were published through
					Churches online presence in FB,YouTube and Website
					Special Events
					~ We were able to give a helping hand to few people in India who struggled
					financially due to the pandemic.
					~ Our Food Bank called 'Restore' in partnership with Black Country Food Bank
					with an aim to support the people in need is functioning well. It is open
					every Wednesday from 11.30to 13.00 during the pandemic, adhering all
					safety precautions and government guidelines. We are able to network
					with some local schools, GP surgeries, Job Centres, Local housing
					associations and Community welfare offices, who serve as voucher holders
					for Black Country food bank. This has enabled us to serve a number ofvery
					needy people in our locality. The members of our Church generously
					contribute by donating food and money for the functioning of Restore and
					by volunteering in various capacities. Currently there are 16 Volunteers
					from the Church to run the food bank efficiently.
					~ Our Mission Team organized a virtual CAP Evening (Christian Against
					Poverty) on 29'" Aug. Mr. John Graver was the CAP Speaker, and his ministry

						Other Local	Other Local	Other Local	Engagements	Engagements	Engagements
						~	Our church			leadership is participating		in	various		meetings		and			activities			of
							Rowley		Regis		Public Health Development		office
						~	They	also participate the Faith Sector				Monthly Meeting				with		the		Director			of
							Public Health				for Sandwell
						~	Our	Ministers			regularly participate	the Love			Sandwell			Fellowship					of
							Christian		Ministers in the local area
Statement confirming				Para	1.18	The activities of					the Charity were all undertaken				in line with				the Objects
whether the trustees						ofthe Charity
have had regard	to the
guidance issued	by the
Charity Commission		on
ublic benefit
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					SORP reference
Policy on grant making					Para	1.38			NA
Policy on social investment including program related					Para	1.38			NA
investment
Contribution made by					Para	1.38			All	income for the Charity		is from		voluntary		contribution
volunteers
Other
Achievements			and		Performance
					SORP reference
Summary ofthe main										~	Through the initiative	of	the	Restore		Food			Bank,			and
achievements of	the	charity,			Para	1.20					Tuesday Meal, the Charity		is	able	to serve a				number			of
identifying the difference the											poor and needy people	in	the	local	community
charity's work has made to the circumstances of its beneficiaries and any wider benefits to society as a whole										~	Through the Church activities our youth and children have been able to grow in their spiritual and personal life. They have conducted outdoor events and also have organized events. This has greatly enabled them to develop
											organizational as well as leadership				skills
										~	Our youths and ladies'	wings		have	taken	steps			to relieve
											financial hardship of	some		by	supporting				Christian
											Charities.
										~	Charity continues to support			other organised					charities,
											who are offering their	service to			differently				abled			and
											disadvantaged people
										~	Focused education for the Kids				and	Teens			has		been
											conducted regularly	for	their		spiritual,			moral				and
											character formation
Financial Review
Review ofthe charity's					Para	1.21			The		charity holds healthy	reserves for meeting						the
financial position	at the end			of					ongoing needs ofthe charity.
the period

Statement	explaining	explaining	the		Para 1.22	BPF's reserves policy is to maintain	BPF's reserves policy is to maintain	sufficient	sufficient	level of
policy for holding reserves						reserves to enable operating	activities, taking			into
stating why		they are	held			account of potential risks and contingencies				that may
						arise from time to time. The	Trustees	review		the policy
						annually. The Church Council is authorised			to take
						necessary steps and policies to use		the reserves in line
						with the Model Constitution	ofthe Assemblies			ofGod
Amount of	reserves		held		Para 1.22	At the end of2019the charit	had a	balance		off39,333
Reasons for		holding	zero		Para 1.22	NA
reserves
Details offund materially				in	Para 1.24	NA
deficit
Explanation		ofany			Para 1.23	NA
uncertainties		about the charity
continuin	as a oin		concern

Structure, Governa	nce an	d Management
Descri tion of charit 's trusts:
Type ofgoverning document	Para 1.25	Trust Deed
irJs' r '3, royaI cna. ',
How is the charity constituted?	Para 1.25	Unincorporated	Association
association, CIO)
Trustee selection methods	Para 1.25	Trustees are appointed during the AGM for			a term of2
including details of any		years
constitutional provisions e.g.
election to post or name ofany
person or body entitled to
a oint one or more trustees
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Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and	Para 1.51	Regular engagements with the Assemblies of God, GB (AoG) leadership and participating in its regional Events
training oftrustees		and annual National Conference
The charity's organisational structure and any wider	Para 1.51	Diverse Teams in the church including Admin Team, Building Maintenance Team, Mission Team, Social
network with which the charity		Action Team, Youth Ministry Team, Kids Ministry				Team,
works		Prayer Ministry	Team, Women's	Ministry Team, Men' s
		Ministry Team and Media Team		continue to	function to
		achieve various	objectives ofthe church. Teams			meet
		re ularl to lan	and execute.
Relationship with any related arties	Para 1.51
Other		The Charity has	continued their	membership	with
		thirtyone:eight (An independent		Christian charity		which
		helps to protect	vulnerable eople from abuse

Names ofthe charity tr	ustees who manage	the charity	the charity
Trustee name	Office (ifany)	Dates acted if not for whole ear		Name ofperson a oint trustee	(or body) entitled to ifan
Dr Wessly Lukose	Chair of Charity			AGM
Mr. Sam TVarghese				AGM
Mr. Ariyottu Mathew				AGM
Mr. Joji Varghese				AGM
Mr Bennykutty Joseph		From 18	Jan
		2020

T pe ofadviser	T pe ofadviser	Name		Address
For advice on	compliance,	Sebastian	and Daughters	14Neals Corner, 2 Bath Road, Hounslow,	TW3 3HJ
reporting for	Charity	Ltd
Commission,	PAYE