CHARITY COMMISSION
FOR ENGLAND AND WALES
Trustees, Annual Report for the period
From 0110112022 Period start date To 31112r2022 Period end dats
Charlty name: The Pastures Church
Charity registratlon number: 1132612
Objectives and Activities
Summary of the purpose5 of the
eharily as sel out in its goveming
dpGument
1.17
THE CHURCH WLL EXPOUND GOD'S HOLY
WORD AND PERFORM OTHER ACTS OF
RELIGIOUS WORSHIP
Summary of the main activities
in relation lo those purposes for
the public benefit. in partKular,
the activities, projects or
services identified in the
accounts.
P*a 1.17 1.19
As a Sen￿r leadership team our main f¢XUS was
in leadership develrymenl. We continued lo build
and engage the core team as well as growing our
wider ￿adership team of ministy, team and small
group leaders.
Some areas which saw new leaders taking up
roles and this has meant they are functioning well
and have giown over the source of the year. With
the appointmenl of Jemima as the Youth &
Childrens worker we have seen these areas grow
and (levelop. She has tr8nsilioned well and made
some g(*xJ progress into new areas.
In 2022 we were expkjring the possibility of
church planting in a number of ways=
1} 8uikling significant leaming and training
partners to help us as we prepare lo plant
urches. We havè started new
relat￿nshIpS with ? number of key
organisat￿n including the new AOG
church planting team. Dynamic Church
Planting Inlernalional IDCPI}, The
Crossing Waves Nthork. Greater
European Mission GEM and European
Christian Mission IECMI
21 Through this process of building
¢onneclKsn and seeking lo learn we came
across an opportunity lo repurpose and
replant a church in Floren￿ 11a￿ wh￿h
we are exploring
31 We have planned to 90 through the DCPI
church planting essentials course in 2023
lo train a number of our key leaders in

sorw of the basic Ihinking and planning
for church planting.
Statement confimiing whether
the trustees have had regard to
the guidance issued by the
Charity Commission on public
benefit
P¥a 1.18
The tnjslees feel that all of the activities we have
conducted have been inline with our charitable
objectives. following the guiddines in place
thr￿ghoul 2022
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SORP refere
The church's policy is to support lo¢al
organisations in particular when working in the
local community and lo this end we have
supported organisaliDns specifically with help
meeting needs brought about by Ihe pandern￿"
P*8 1.36
Policy on grant-making
Policy on social investment
including program related
investment
P8r8 1.38
The Volunteer Dynamic is made up of
core le&Jership team of 6 people and a wider
leadership of 8 who lead and eoordinale our
teams of volunteers
P4ra 1a8
Conlribution made by
volunteers
Other
Achievements and Performance
Summary ofthe main
achievements of the charity.
idenb'fying the difference the
charity'5 work has made to
the circumstances of its
benefi¢iaries and any wider
benefits lo society as a
whole.
2022 was a really signiftsnl and exerfting year. It
was the first year we were able to function and
operate fully free ol COVKI restrictions. Over the
course of the year we managed lo gel back lo a
pre-2020 level of nomwlily as we planned events
and ran groups weekly.
Para 1.20
In 2022 we started to track 7 key metrics lo give
us a snapshol p￿tUre of church health and growih
polentrdl. These 7 alea5 where..
1) Reach . the list ol people regularly part of
the ehureh ministry & program - 103
2) Average Sunday attendan￿ for ea¢h
month- 50
3) Total guesls and visitors 100 {20221
4) Total number of salvation I baptisms - 8
51 Percentage of pe￿Ie serving - 35%

6) Percentage of pec*)le in small groups-
380A
Our rexh least grew from 81 in Jan 2022 10 103
in Jan 2023. The average monthly attendance
crept up as the yèar went on from 42 In Jarsuary
2022 up to 63 in Dec 2022 with our lowest
Sunday attendanee being 36 up lo our bi99e8t
Sunday of 75. We hope that these baseline
nurnbers and IrerKJs give us a focus to develop
out serwE and next steps in 2023 and beyoncl,
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Achievements against
In 2022 our Vision fttus for the year was lo
objectives set
gather around the word 'mU￿1p1￿ and we had
three areas we wanted to focus on..
Para 1.41
Muttiply Foundational Chrlstian Habits- This
was to look at S key h8bits and invest time in
grcwing in one of these areas." The areas of
Prayer. Bible Realing, Giving, Serving and
meeting l(welher. After the inlerruplions of
lockdowns and the lack of habil and routine, we
wanted to teenage with some biblical habits and
help people lo grow in them personally and as 8
wh¢Je thurch famity. We created resources lo
help people such ?$ the Mark My Words study
guide. we brought an extra focu5 to praying and
worked with a new prayer team and prayer team
leader lo estsblish this a more regular and
prominenl ministry.
Multiply Leadèrship Dovalopmènt - Aft8r
running the leadèrship LAB in 2021 we ran
another group of people through these sessK)ns
wrth a mix of kaership input on Zoom and some
one to one sessh)ns. We hope to continue this as
a regular p8ttern fof idenlifying and invesling in
new leaders.
With the changes lo slaffiny and development of
the wider leadership team. we broLTrghl in a
number of new inrtiales lo help build the
leadership cutture. We made it a regular featu￿ to
have a leadership lunch to open our wider
16adership team when we had guest speakers.
We slarted some mpj-week chapel services in
Septem￿[ & we ar8 now holding bi-we@kly staff
and key team meetings.
Muhipty Platfomis to Reach - There were a
number of areas wè wanted lo increase OUT reach
in 2022 bolh online. locally and inlemalitsnally. We

wanted lo continue to develgp our Online
presence and ￿ntent. Our plan was to
r&-8Stablish regular children and famity groups
ond ¥tNities with th8 appointm8nl of our new
chikjren's and youth worker and we were activèly
explonng the polential opp¢)rtunitiès for us to bok
at churth planting.
KIDS & Yo￿H- ￿ have three op￿t￿n￿leS
&ich week to connect with children afid young
people. On a Thursday we have To¢Mlers in the
mofning where we open our doors and provide 8
lovdy group for families in the community lo come
and enjoy many &tivfties including play dough,
crafts. small world, physi(al activities as well as
510ry time and singing. We have seen an increase
in our numbers, averaging about 25-30 chIld￿n
each week. This is a great opportunity for us lo be
able to speak lo people and share the love of
Jesus with sc¥ne amazing and k)vely children.
Vibe Youth meets a Thvrsday evening.
Jemima is doing a gre81 job. alongside a sm811
team, of developing good re181K)nships with the
young wple. They have sccial times. and group
game5 and Sper￿ some quality time discussing
rekvant issues and ￿￿rnIng wh81 God has to say.
Jemima has done a great I￿ in getting lo know
Ihe young and what makes them tick.,
being abl? to make judgments on what they would
engage with.
On a Friday we run Kidszone. an after-school
club for primary-age children. There is mueh fun
and enjoywl to be had as well a5 some great
snacks and fwd provhled for by Dianne and the
team_ Th& children have sp8nt lime considering
well being, learning about the fruit of the spirit.
and thinking aboul IK)w special we are to God. We
have seen a slow bul steady uptake for this group
3rKI we hcwe lo increaso the numbers over time.
Performar)ce of fundraising
activities against objectives
set
Paa 1_41
Investment perfomiance
againsl objectives
Para 1.41

Other
Flnancial Review
Review of the charity's
financial position al the end of
the period
Para 1.21
At the ènd of 2022 thèrè was:
£22085 in unrestrioled funds
£14317 in restrict8d funds
£2384 in endowment funds
Statement explaining the
policy for holding reserves
slating why Ihey are held
Para 122
The Trustees of The Pastures Church ￿¢0￿nIZe
that reserves are to manage cash flow
delays whwe income arnives later Ih8n
expendiiure. Cash in the bank al any one time is
nomialty Suff￿lent to cover such delays. The
Trustees will regulady consider the ￿verS of
current and expected income and expenditure
and assess the level of ¢8sh reserves require(5 10
meet any shortfalls in cash receipts over
payments. The Treasurer is aulhorised lo
accumulate a Sum equivalent to three months,
expenditure as reserves.
Amount of reserves held
Para 1.
£14317
Reasons for holding zero
reserves
Paia 1.22
NIA
Details of fund materially in
defi￿t
Pard 1.24
NIA
Explanation of any
uncertainties about the
charity corltinuing as a going
concem
Para 1.23
NIA
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DOnat￿n by church members and allendeas
The charity's principal
sources of funds (including
any fundraising)
Paa IA7
Investment policy and
objectives including any
social investment policy
adopted
NIA
Para 1.46

A description of the principal
risks facing the charty
Par8 1.46
NIA
Other
Slructure. Governance and Management
Description of charity's trusts..
Type of governing document
Ilrusl deed. royal charter)
P8r8 1.25
Trust Deed
INDENTURE AND COWEYANCE118 JULY
1862,)
How is the charity
constituted?
le.g unincorporated
association. Clo}
P*a 1.25
The Charity is Govemed by a conslilulion Set up
wrth the Trust Deed.
The Paid Minister (Lead P8Storl is accountable lo
the sen￿r leadership team {Truslges & Core
Team} for the Ll8y to day running of the
organisation. An is a150 accfedil with AOG GB
Chosen by e￿stIng Iruslees
Trustee selection methods
including details of any
constitutional provisions e.9.
election to post or name of
any person or body entitled to
appoint one or more ttuslees
Para 1.25
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AOG have given us guidelines and process for
trustee induction
Policies and procedures
adopted for the induction and
Iraining of trustees
Para 1.51
Member of Assemblies of God GB
The charity s organisational
structure and any wider
network with which the charity
works
Para 1.51
Relationship with any ￿lated
parties
Para 1.51

Other
Reference and Administrative details
Charity name
The Pastures Church
Other name the charity uses
Registered charity number
1132612
Charity's principal address
207-209 The Pastures
Downky
High Wcombe
Bucks

Names of the charity trustees who manage the charfty
Trusteè namè
Offke Ilf any)
Oatss a¢t¢d If not lor
whole year
Name of person lor body)
èntitled to appolnt tru6tse
f any)
Michael Girffilhs
Truslee
Olivier Cousin
Trustee
Anthony Lee
Chair
Helen Roberts
Truslee
Christopher Bull
Truslee
Declarations
The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees, report above.
Slgned on behalf of the charity's trustees
Slgnature(sl
Full name(sl
Si
Position leg
Secretary, Chair, etc)
Date
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CHARITY COMMISSION
FOR ENGLAND AND WALES
The Pastu￿$ Chureh
Receipts and payments accounts
CC16a
For the period
from
To
01-Jan-22
31-Dec-22
Section A Receipts and payments
Unrestricted
funds
Restrlcted
ds
Endowment
funds
Totsl funds
Last year
to the Dearest
to the neares1£
io tho noarn8t£
to mèar&st£
to thè noarost £
A1 R&cel ts
Cafè Income
CNJrch Ac1￿￿111eS
Donaliws. GiftAid.
(Xher Income, Rent Income. ￿1[e
Intèrest Received
Weekly Offering5
6,031
3,396
35,913
14,086
48
32,567
6.031
3.396
45,913
14.086
48
32,687
2,691
1,360
12.354
10,420
10.0
42.OS7
Sub total (Gmss income for
AR)
92.041
10,000
102.041
68,884
A2 Asset and investment salg$,
seo table).
Sub total
Total receipts
92.041
10,000
102,041
88.884
A3Pa
ments
Calè Expenses, inc Salary & Equipment
Manse Expenses, lrt Council Tax,
Insufance. Repairs
Ministerial ExperKSilure
Chuich Aciimlies Movers & Shakers.
Men's Breakfa51, Ladie5 BrunthlFI(yJr¢sh
9,895
629
10.624
7,482
4.OBO
3,732
28,1)M
3,732
ai3B7
4343
21,715
3.486
7.260
7.280
DonaliM$ Made inc. Lighthouse. Love
Vtyombe. R Moorin, AOG Lewy. WYFC
Repairs & MaiDlenarKe
Runn1w Cos15
Furnilwe and equipment
Other
6,570
14.936
15,186
1,662
1,369
6.$70
14.936
1&186
762
1,969
4,006
18,137
2,223
604
4100
600
IQ672
99,328
61,832
A4 Asset and investment
vrchases, lsee table
Sub total
Total payments
8B,664
10.672
99.328
61.832
Net of rec¢ipts/(payments)
A5 Transfers between funds
A6 Cash funds last year end
Cash funds this year ond
3,387
672
2.715
7,062
2.384
17.373
14.317
19,418
22,805
36,791
39,506
29.739
38.791
Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period

Unrestricted
funds
Restrlcted
funds
Endowment
funds
Categories
Details
to neavest£
to nearest£
to nearest £
B1 Cash funds
1,076
Savirys BP
21.629
1,729
Samrys IRe5trict*J)
12.588
Cash lloa15
Total cash funds
22,806
14.317
2.384
Unrestrlcted
funds
Restrl¢ted
funds
Endowment
funds
Details
to nvrost e
to nearost£
to nearest £
82 Other monetary assets
Fund to whlch
8SStrt belo
¢uffent value
o tlonal
Details
Cosl loptlonall
B3 Investment assets
Fund to whkh
asset belon
CuTtenUGetEr
Cvrr&nt vdlug
Ilonal
Details
Camwa 2nd HaThl
Cost loptitsnall
B4 Assets retsined for thg
charity's own use
1.212
Cam*a Lens
86
Prqethor ZonÈPro 1260 + Amp
ResttKX
1.849
Prqector Equipment Ill￿1
Resttid
3.615
Aanse
73,752
Church eviklng
59.163
Fufniture &
23.9B6
Fund to whkh
liabllity rèlates
ount duo
loptlonall
When duo
loptlonall
Oelails
85 LiabilitiÈs
Signed by one or two trustees on
behalf ol all the trustees
Dale of
roval
Signature
Prinl Name
7ol
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**Independent examiner's report on the accounts** 



## **Section A                        Independent Examiner’s Report** 

**Report to the trustees/** Charity Name THE PASTURES CHURCH **members of On accounts for the year** 31 December 2022 **Charity no** 1132612 **ended (if any) Set out on pages** The two pages following the TAR (remember  to include the page numbers of additional sheets) I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity (“the Trust”) for the year ended 31/12/2022. 

- **Responsibilities and** As the charity trustees of the Trust, you are responsible for the preparation **basis of report** of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 (“the Act”). 

I report in respect of my examination of the Trust’s accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination, I have followed the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act. 

**Independent** I have completed my examination.  I confirm that no material matters have **examiner's statement** come to my attention in connection with the examination which gives me cause to believe that in, any material respect: 

- accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Act or 

- the accounts do not accord with the accounting records 

I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. 

**Date:** 29/10/2023 **Signed: Name:** Jennifer Copley **Relevant professional** N/A to this post **qualification(s) or body:** 07842 124747 **Contact:** jennifercopley.finance@gmail.com www.facebook.com/jennifercopleyfinance 

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