CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES Trustees, Annual Report for the period From 11112024 Period start date To 3111212024 Period end date Charfty name: The Peoples Church (Banbury) Charity registration number: 1137118 Objectives and Activities SORP reference Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document Para 1.17 1 To advance the Christian faith 2 To relieve those in need by reason of youth, age, ill-health, disability, financial or other disadvantage in our community, nation and the world in such ways as the Church leadership from time to time may think fit 3 To advance education in our community, nation and the world in such ways as the Church leadership from time to time may think fit. Church Servi￿S. youth groups., children's groups; prayer and pastoral care support; liaising with other Churches and groups to support the local community, e.g. with Foodbank. Summary of the main activities in relation to those purposes for the public benefit, in particular, the activities, projects or services identified in the accounts. Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guldance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit Para 1.17 and 1.19 Para 1.18 Trustees can confirm that they have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charities Commission on public benefit. Addltlonal Information (optional) You ma choose to include further statements where relevanl about: SORP reference Policy on grant making nla Para 1.38 Policy on social investment including program related investment nla Para 1.38 Trustees are very grateful to the excellent support in time and energy given by our substantial number of volunteers, around 100 over the year, not just from our Church but also the local community, to advance the aims of the Church as listed reviousl nla Para 1.38 Contribution made by volunteers Other Achievements and Performance SORP refergnce Main Church., During 2024 our congregation engaged in several teaching series. They included: Praying Like Monks, Living Like Fools {this was usedfor our Lent series). The Romans Course (produced by The Bible Society} Summer in the Psalms Mark: Living the Way of Jesus in the World (produced by LICCI Down to Earth lour odventseries). During 2024 the number of people attending our services increased and were regularly attended bv approximately 150+ adults per week. We were also pleased to witness a correlated increase in the number of children and young people engaging with our services on Sunday and throughout the week. A growing number of people also engaged in our small group programme, with around 90 people reglstered in groups by the end of 2024. There were two baptism services held in 2024 with 3 young people and adults baptlsed. During 2024 the church were pleased to award sabbaticals to our Lead Pastor and Youth Pastor who were approaching 20 years of combined servlce, In addition to the above: People continue to gather for our two weekly prayer meetings. The church's social gatherings (monthly Coffee Sociol, Internationol Sundays and picnics) remaln popular wlth our congregation. The Ministry Leadership Team received a new member (Pastoral Care Team coordinator). The church continue to 5UPPOrt asylum seekers in the Banbury area & partner with Asylum Welcome. The church set-up Banbury Foodbank as its own Charitable Incorporated Organisation. Summary of the main achievements of the charity, identifying the differen￿ the charity's work has made to the circumstances of its beneficiaries and any wider benefits to society as a whole. Para 1.20 Youth Church: In 2024 we had up to 18 youth111-18 year olds) coming regularly to our church youth groups. We took 10 young people to Satellites in August 2024. Our football group had around 20 boys not part of our church coming regularly. We baptised one young person. The youth band led worship at church once a month. Kids Church: In 2024 Kids Church for O to 11 year olds provided a Sunday morning space for three Sundays per month. This was an increase from 2023 due an increase of young children and an expansion of team members in our 0-5 year old groups which meant we were able to increase from two to three Sundays. G4U2 for 5 to 11 year olds continued every Sunday {including the summer holidays), except Christmas when we paused to perform the Christmas special service.on average we welcomed 24 children weekly into the 3 areas. We registered 66 children accessing Kids church throughout 2024, from 38 families (more families attending since 20231. During 2024 we encouraged the involvement of children and families in the life of church and it's mission. Easter Saturday saw a 'Day of Prayer, where families joined to explore how they could pray in a variety of ways for our world. In October we supported the work of Operation Christmas Child during our mlssion month. Primary aged children experienced a course that O.C.C offer to children who receive their gift boxes and we raised money to help with the project by holding a bake sale which collected £400. At Christmas we encouraged families to read along with our Advent series from 'Worship for Everyone, which we studied with the children on Sundays and concluded with a family Christmas party. Our kids pastor has encouraged parents to start their own table group. This takes place online to accommodate their family needs and has been crucial in 5UPPOrting life and dlscipleship. This group grew from 3 to 7 familles attending by the end of 2024. In autumn 2024 we recognised the need for family support within our church, so started a monthly parent email providing information for Sunday provision, community Christian activities and support for family life le.g. transitions, sleep issues) from a Christian perspective. We also began to look li liv providing a mid-week support provision for families by gathering information and spendlng time with families that had babies and pre-schoolers. Additional Information (optional) You ma choose to include further statements where relevant about: Achievements against Para 1.41 nla objectives set Performance of fundraising activities against objectives set Investment performance ainst ob'ectives Other Para 1.41 nla Para 1.41 nla nla Financial Review Review of the charity's financial position at the end of the period Para 1.21 We are comfortable that our finances are in a sustainable position, we continue to monitor our income and outgoing regularly and act as a ro riate. We hold reserves at this level based on potentially needing to meet unexpected costs for our building, as well as ensuring enough to cover salaries and costs in case of unex ected eventualities. £113,660 nla Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held Para 1.22 Amount of reserves held Reasons for holding zero reserves Details of fund materially in deficit Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a oin concem Para 1.22 Para 1.22 Para 1.24 nla Para 1.23 nla Additlonal Informatlon (optlonal) You ma choose to include further statements where relevant about". The charity's principal sources of funds (including Donations from members and attendees. an fundraisin Investment policy and objectives including any social investment policy ado ted A description of the principal risks facing the charity Other Par8 1.47 nla Para 1.46 We do not foresee any potential major risks. nla Para 1.46 Structure, Governance and Management Description of charity's trusts: Type of governing document How is the charity constituted? Trustee selection methods including details of any constitutional provisions e.g. election to post or name of any person or body entitled to appoint one or more trustees Para 1.25 Constitution Para 1.25 unincorporated Par8 1.25 Names put forward to members, at a Church members meeting, by trustees, members will then either approve or not approve their appointment. Additional information (optional) You ma choose to include further statements where relevant about: Before being put forward to members potential trustees talk with the Chair of Irustees (Church Secretary) who also provides the charities commission 'help I'm a charity trustee, guidance, along with guidance from the Baptist Union, and well as discussing the practicalities and their responsibilities, ensuring they are comfortable with their potential responsibilities prior to appointment. After appointment the Chair will talk to them further about meetin their in ut etc. Trustees, including Church Minister. Staff team and ministry leadership team headed by Church Minister. Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees Para 1.51 The charity's organisational structure and any wider network with which the charit works Relationship with any related parties Other Paro 1.51 nla Para 1.51 nla Reference and Administrative details Charit name Other name the chari uses Re istered charit number Charity's principal address The Peo none les Church Banbu 1137118 The Church Centre Horsefair Banbury Oxon OX16 OAH Names of the charlty trustaes who manage th8 charlty Trusteo name Offlco (If any) Dates act•d If not for whole oar Church Secretary (Chair of trustees) Treasurer Safeguarding trustee Namo of person {or body) frntltled toa olnt tNste8 Ifan Craig Corbett Sandy Sherwood Merid Bezawork Desta Stefan McNally Elizabeth MacAulay Main pastor Health and Safety trustee Declarations The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees, report above. Signed on behalf of the charlty's trustees Signature(s) Full name(s) Craig Corbett Position (eg Secretary, Chair Chair, etc) Date iÈFQIfvJ zz-ia-&)7 Independent Examinerfs Report to tho Trustees l Members of The Peoples Church My report is for the accounts for the period ended 31 December 2024. Respectiv• responslbilltles of trustees and examiner: The Chartty's Trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 {Ihe Act.). The Charity's Trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year under section 144 of the Act and that an independent examination is needed. It is my responsibility to: examine the accounts under section 145 of the Charlties Act, to follow the applicable Directions given by the Charity CommissSon under section 145(5)(b) of the Act, and to state whether particular matters have come to my attention. Basls of Independent Examin8rf8 report My examination was carried out in accordance with 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 unusu81 Items or disclosures in the accounts, and seeking explanations from the Trustees conceming any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit, and consequently no opinlon is given as to whether the accounts present a 'true and fairf view and the report Is Ilmlted to those matters set out in the statement below. Independent Examlnerfs 8tatsmont: In connection with my examination, no material matters have come to my attention which gives me cause to believe that in, any material respect: accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Charities Act or the accounts do not acco￿1 with the accounting records. I have no concems 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. T Edge Dated (o Lr The Peoples Church Income and Expenditure Analysis January- Decemb8r 2024 TOTAL JAN - DEC 2024 Income 40005 Foodbank income 40006 Glft Aid Recovered 40008 Church activities and gift months 40010 Rental incom8, Access Income & Hlre of fadlltles 40011 Tithes & Offerings - Standing Order 40012 Tlth8s & Off8rfngs - Sunday Collectlon 40020 Interest r8celved T¢￿ In(> JAN - DEC 2023 IPY) 17018.30 ¥d,566.06 15.827.77 18,874.12 123.093.88 18,651.99 1,523.78 £219￿65.90 £219¥S90 57.290.47 27,658.92 4.755.00 8,301.09 104,266.86 16,112.22 1,942.23 TOTAL Expendttures Dlrect Chadtable Exp8ndltura 001 Social M8dlajAdv8rtlsln￿Pr0MQtlonal 003 Baptlst Unlon Home Misslon 80004 Books, Infomiation and wbllcatlons 60008 Conference fees 601)07 Donatlons 009 Foodbank costs 60010 Foodbank rnotor exp8nse8 60012 Hospttalty 60013 Kids Church exp8n8 60015 Muslc and 11c￿CeS 60016 Saf8guardlng 80017 Subscriptions 60018 Vlslting preach6r8 60020 Youth exp8nses 5,51431 1.200.00 1,877.65 3,981.54 1,%KI.¢X) 780.85 350.00 1,908.00 52,185.24 1,409.59 4.313.37 1,732.09 1,301.10 1,761.00 21,022.53 767.54 5,659.65 1,504.98 1,386.48 1.$68.29 900.00 3,367.09 860.00 200.00 3.170.05 TJ,441 Staff Costs 61001 Manse costs 61002 PensI(￿S 61003 Staff Irafning & welfare 61004 Wages and satarles 16,947.27 11.919.69 4,480.46 87.294.39 120041 A1 16,753.09 13,433.88 1.700.t)O 95.860.54 127,747.51 Support Costs 62001 Accountancy 62004 Cleanlng 62005 Equipment expensed 62006 Equipment hire 62007 Insurance 62008 Legal and professional leos 62010 OfficelGeneral Administratlve Expenses 62012 Refurblshment of church 62013 R8pars and maintenance 62014 Software arKI Websit8 Costs 518.40 1.696.28 518.40 495.84 5,154.87 1,787.06 3,617.26 1,524.00 304.55 58.445.08 10.366.19 909.49 1.128.00 4,293.49 889.68 7,536.28 1.171.51 Cash Basis Thursday 16 October 2025 09:09 am GMT+01:00 112 The Peoples Church Income and Expenditure Anatysis January- December 2024 TOTAL JAN- DEC 2024 579.90 17018.54 JAN - DEC 2023 {PY) 1.010.04 8418178 62015 Telephon8 and broadband Total Costs Utllltles 63001 Electri