## **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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## **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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**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
**CC16a**
## **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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## **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:
- to keep proper accounting records in accordance with section 130 of the 2011 Act; and
- to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and comply with the accounting requirements of the 2011 Act;
have not met; or
2. 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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