2024-03-31-accounts

Trustees' Annual Report for the period

Period start date Period end date Day Month Year Day Month Year From 01 04 2023 To 31 03 2024

Section A Reference and administration details ~~ee~~

Charity name Solihull Presbyterian Church Trust

Other names charity is known by Solihull Presbyterian Church

Registered charity number (if any) ~~[t—‘i‘sSCY~~ 1136155 Charity's principal address 160 Ulverley Green Road Solihull Postcode B92 8AB

Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity

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Names of the trustees for the charity, if any, (for example, any custodian trustees)

Name Dates acted if not for whole year

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Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)

Type of adviser	Name Address	Name Address
Name of chief executive	or names of senior staff members (Optional information)

Section B Structure, governance and management

Description of the charity’s trusts

Type of governing document

Declaration of Trust dated 21 May 2010

• (eg. trust deed, constitution)

How the charity is constituted

As a trust

• (eg. trust, association, company)

Trustee selection methods

Trustees are appointed by existing trustees

• (eg. appointed by, elected by)

Additional governance issues (Optional information)

You may choose to include additional information, where relevant, about:

• policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees;

The church is a congregation belonging to the Evangelical Presbyterian Church in England and Wales (EPCEW), itself a registered charity. As such it shares the same vision as the 11 other congregations within the Presbytery, and through the Presbytery, with other Iike-minded churches throughout the world such as with The Presbyterian Church of America (PCA).

• the charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works;

• relationship with any related parties;

• trustees’ consideration of major risks and the system and procedures to manage them.

Section C Objectives and activities

Summary of the objects of the charity set out in its governing document

To advance the Christian faith, in accordance with the Subordinate Standard of Faith as defined in the Book of Church Order, in Solihull and in such other parts of the United Kingdom or the world as the Trustees may, from time to time, think fit, and to fulfil such other purposes which are exclusively charitable, and which are connected with the charitable work of the Trust.

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To relieve persons who are in conditions of need or hardship or who are aged or sick, and to relieve the distress caused thereby, in Solihull and in such other parts of the United Kingdom or the world. Holding public worship services on a Sunday and other meetings throughout the week to promote the spiritual growth of those in attendance. The door is open to all and the church welcomes all who are entering the building on a Sunday. Supporting missionary activities through prayer and financial aid and giving similar support to individuals who find themselves in need. The trustees are aware of the Charity Commissions guidance on public benefit. In doing so, we can confirm that the church’s activities wholly comply with this guidance. In particular, this is evidenced by the way we Summary of the main activities have sought to advance the Christian faith through outreach and teaching undertaken for the public ministries to as many members of the public, both at home and abroad, as benefit in relation to these we are able to reach. objects (include within this section the statutory Hospital visits are made to both members and non-members who request declaration that trustees have some individually or through immediate family, in order to provide spiritual had regard to the guidance comfort and guidance in time of distress and worry. issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit) The minister provides written commentary on religious and theological matters on a periodic basis. Financial support, when possible, for a small Church has been forthcoming both directly and through the congregation collectively in order to support other Christian organizations both in England and abroad.

Additional details of objectives and activities (Optional information)

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Since the church only employs one person, the work of every member of the church, aided by the power of the Holy Spirit, makes a significant difference in its ability to achieve the above objectives. The financial resources of the church, to a very Iarge extent, are also given by the members, and much work is done privately, without recognition, and the hours and value of that time cannot be quantified. The ethos of being the salt and Iight is at the heart of the congregation

You may choose to include further statements, where relevant, about:

• policy on grantmaking;

• policy programme related investment;

• contribution made by volunteers.

Section D Achievements and performance

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Section D Achievements and performance

Summary of the main achievements of the charity during the year

During this year the main ways in which the church has sought to fulfil the calling of Christ upon it have been as follows:

• Preaching, teaching and showing practical care in the community. This was achieved through the normal teaching of the church on Sunday morning and evening, midweek, and also by running occasional church membership courses to address practical and theological issues from a Christian viewpoint. This includes the ordained and licensed Presbyterian minister being on call twentyfour hours a day to meet any emergency Spiritual needs such as being in hospital.

• Sharing the good news about the Iove of Christ through church members participating in and supporting Iocal activities in Solihull, practicing the ethos of being the salt and the light.

• We continue to worship in a building at Tudor Grange Academy in Solihull.

• Inviting those living in the area where the church worships to come and worship with us, especially during the summer and during Christmas for our annual Carol service.

• Providing financial, practical and prayer support to individuals and organisations seeking to advance the gospel of Christ overseas.

• We were able to provide some financial support the mission abroad.

• This year we started to support a man from the congregation who is studying for the ministry. Per September 2024, he will be working part time in the congregation, preaching the Word and leading in Bible studies.

• The minister was instrumental in several ways to support those who are ill and/or bereaved.

Section E Financial review

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This is a relatively young Church, based on historical UK standards, and Brief statement of the is maintaining an unrestricted reserve fund equal to three months charity’s policy on reserves expenses. This Church has no Iiabilities nor does it plan to assume any debt or other liabilities, secured or otherwise. The Church has considered the possible economic effects of the current downturn and is constantly appraising its finances.

Details of any funds materially in deficit

Not applicable

Further financial review details (Optional information)

You may choose to include additional information, where relevant about:

• the charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising);

Funding for the Church has come from voluntary contributions of the members of the Congregation with additional funds from other UK or US based Churches.

Funding received is used to support a minister and renting of a place to worship. We were also able to provide some financial support to the mission abroad.

• how expenditure has supported the key objectives of the charity;

• investment policy and objectives including any ethical investment policy adopted.

~~ee~~ Section F Other optional information

Section G Declaration ~~ee~~ The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.

Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees

Signature(s) Full name(s) Falko Drijfhout Jonathan Umpleby ~~ee~~ Position (eg Secretary, chair Chair, etc) ~~ee~~ Date 30 January 2025 ~~pO~~

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Docusign Envelope ID: 86BC0856-7F93-4183-B12C-0C43135E8ED2

Charity Name No (if any) Solihull Presbyterian Chruch Trust 1136155 Receipts and payments accounts For the period Period start date Period end date To from 01-Apr-23 31-Mar-24

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Section A Receipts and payments

Unrestricted Restricted Endowment Total funds Last year funds funds funds to the nearest £ to the nearest £ to the nearest £ to the nearest £ to the nearest £ A1 Receipts PRESBYTERY GRANT - OUTSIDE GRANTS 3,100 - - 3,100 3,561 TITHES AND GIFTS 67,889 - 67,889 54,980 INTEREST 646 - 646 54 OTHER 4,379 - 4,379 GIFT AID 7,155 - - 7,155 5,680 - - - - - - Sub total (Gross income for 83,169 - - 83,169 64,275 ~~=—===~~ AR) A2 Asset and investment sales, (see table). - - - - - - - - - Sub total - - ~~——————~~ Total receipts 83,169 - - 83,169 64,275 A3 Payments MINISTER SUPPORT 41,424 - - 41,424 38,164 MINISTER PENSION 2,394 2,394 1,478 PRESBYTERY SUPPORT 1,500 - - 1,500 BOOKS / LITERATURE 185 - - 185 270 IT EXPENSES 763 - - 763 174 CHARITABLE 370 - - 370 1,700 SPEAKER FEES 4,654 - - 4,654 1,673 HOSPITALITY 398 - - 398 47 INSURANCE 305 - - 305 295 EQUIPMENT 174 OFFICE SUPPLIES 338 - - 338 OUTREACH MATERIAL 267 - - 267 TRAINING 5,200 5,200 RENT 9,531 - - 9,531 5,470 BANK CHARGES - SUBSCRIPTIONS 145 - - 145 145 TRAVEL 497 - - 497 106 CONFERENCE 532 - - 532 67 BOOKS (MINISTER) 198 - - 198 ACCOUNT FEES 780 - - 780 780 OTHER - Sub total [ 69,481 ] - - 69,481 50,543 A4 Asset and investment purchases, (see table) - - - - - - - - Sub total [ - ] - - - - Total payments 69,481 - - 69,481 50,543 Net of receipts/(payments) 13,688 - - 13,688 13,732 A5 Transfers between funds - - - - - A6 Cash funds last year end 75,596 - - 75,596 61,864 ~~=~~ Cash funds this year end 89,284 - - 89,284 75,596 CCXX R1 accounts (SS) 1 29/01/2025

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Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period

Unrestricted Restricted Endowment Categories Details funds funds funds to nearest £ to nearest £ to nearest £ B1 Cash funds CURRENT ACCOUNT 24,375 - - CAPITAL ACCOUNT 29,022 - - TRAINING FUND 201 DIACONATE FUND 1,073 BUILDING FUND 34,613 - Total cash funds 89,284 - - ~~—=n=~~ (agree balances with receipts and payments account(s)) OK OK OK Unrestricted Restricted Endowment funds funds funds Details to nearest £ to nearest £ to nearest £ B2 Other monetary assets - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - ~~—_——~~ Fund to which Current value Details asset belongs Cost (optional) (optional) B3 Investment assets - - - - - - - - - - ~~a~~ Fund to which Current value Details asset belongs Cost (optional) (optional) B4 Assets retained for the - - charity’s own use - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - ~~tee~~ Fund to which Amount due When due Details liability relates (optional) (optional) B5 Liabilities - - - - - Signed by one or two trustees on Date of behalf of all the trustees Signature Print Name approval Falko Drijfhout 15/01/2025 ~~=~~ CCXX R2 accounts (SS) 2 29/01/2025

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CCXX R3 accounts (SS)

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SOLIHULL PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH TRUST

CHARITY NUMBER: 1136155

ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED

31 MARCH 2024

Cound & Co LLP Chartered Accountants 1 Princes Court Royal Way Loughborough Leics LE11 5XR

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SOLIHULL PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH TRUST

CHARITY NO: 1136155

Independent Examiner’s Report to the Trustees of Solihull Presbyterian Church Trust

I report on the accounts of the charity for the year ended 31 March 2024.

Respective Responsibilities of Trustees and Examiner

The charity’s trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts.

The charity’s trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year under section 144(2) of the Charities Act 2011 (the 2011 Act) and that an independent examination is needed.

It is my responsibility to:

• examine the accounts under section 145 of the 2011 Act;

• follow the procedures laid down in the General Directions given by the Charity Commissioners under section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act; and

• state whether particular matters have come to my attention.

Basis of Independent Examiner’s Statement

My examination was carried out in accordance with the general Directions given by the Charity Commission. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts, and seeking explanations from you as trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit and consequently no opinion is given as to whether the accounts present a “true and fair view” and the report is limited to those matters set out in the statement below.

Independent Examiner’s Statement

In connection with our examination, no matter has come to my attention:

1. which gives me reasonable cause to believe that, in any material respect, the requirements:

2. to keep proper accounting records in accordance with section 130 of the 2011 Act; and

3. to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and comply with the accounting requirements of the 2011 Act;

have not met; or

1. to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.

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D R Gradon MA FCA Cound & Co LLP Chartered Accountants 1 Princes Court

Royal Way Loughborough Leics LE11 5XR

29 January 2025