2025-02-28-accounts - Maitland Evangelical Church

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Trustees’ Annual Report for the period

From 1[st] March 2024 Period start date To 28[th] February 2025 Period end date

Charity name: Maitland Evangelical Church

Charity registration number: 1142940

Objectives and Activities

	SORP reference
Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document	Para 1.17	The object of the Church is for the benefit of the public and, as stated in the Trust Deed, are; To advance the Christian faith in accordance with the Statement of Beliefs in such ways and in such parts of the United Kingdom or the World as the Trustees from time to time think fit.
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.	Para 1.17 and 1.19	Members shall uphold the articles of faith, attend the church services, contribute towards the support as God has prospered them, take part in church activities and with God’s help, lead lives regulated by the teaching and inspired by the Spirit of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. To relieve sickness and financial hardship and to promote and preserve good health by the provision of funds, goods or services of any kind. These also include counselling and in such parts of the United Kingdom or any part of the World as the Trustees and Elders from time to time think fit. The building is open for use by the community such as for church services, dedications, baptisms, Residents Meetings, Coffee Mornings, parents and toddlers, also the Annual Oxton Secret Gardens event. Youth club and young peoples’ activities which also extend to other churches on Merseyside.

Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit	Para 1.18	In planning and carrying out all activities, the church considers the Commissioner’s guidance on public benefit and in particular the specific guidance for charities in regard to the advancement of religion. Worship and prayer, Bible study and the provision of care and concern for the community through pastoral care for the local and wider community.

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	SORP reference
Policy on grant making	Para 1.38	Not applicable
Policy on social investment including program related investment	Para 1.38	The building is managed by a board of independent individuals who ensure, together with the Trustees and Church Deacons, that the building is properly maintained, safe and secure. Community groups use the building for their meetings including the joint community meeting for the provision of a Road Safety Mirror on the church property to enable residents to access a main road from a ‘blind’ bend taking into account their safety and well-being. This is now in place and has resulted in greater road safety measures for local residents. Together with the Oxton Secret Gardens Committee we utilise the building for their annual community festival. We normally have between 800-1000 visitors from the local community and further afield. About 30 -35 Church members actively take part and are involved in the free provision of food and refreshments to members of the public and also cater for their practical and / or spiritual needs. At Christmas time, we visit most of the neighbours with a free gift and ascertain if there are any needs or assistance required and to also invite them to a Community Carol Service. This has very positive feedback. A church member of Maitland Church also manages a Merseyside-wide youth camp in Abererch, Wales, where c 350 campers attend, including many from the Wirral (where we are based). There are 150 volunteers from across Merseyside, including our church.

		Weekly pop-in coffee mornings to cater for the community, particularly those who require support. There are various investments by the church members such as collecting goods for people in poverty on Wirral and in other countries through, for example, Teams4U which meets the needs of people in Ukraine, Romania, Uganda and other countries.
Contribution made by volunteers	Para 1.38	Without the volunteers, the Charity could not function. Building maintenance, outreach to the community all year round, Oxton Secret Gardens, involvement in Community meetings, Parent and toddlers, Coffee mornings. In addition to the contribution by members within the church and community, there are various projects which are undertaken by members such as; Merseyside Youth Camp which is managed through a church member for young people from the local community which also has a Merseyside-wide remit. Tear Fund operates around the world helping people in their own circumstances teaching them skills, to get themselves out of poverty. They do this through the local churches.m Teams4U, They operate around the world changing the lives of deprived children, and their communities, through supporting education and healthcare, providing aid. A couple of our members have been out to Uganda to assist the charity and have an ongoing commitment to their work. Counties is an organisation that helps equip local churches to make Jesus known through the church. Also through the work of their national network of evangelists and church planters, innovative schools and community chaplains. OM is Operation Mobilisation a charity that works throughout the world, sharing the gospel, helping people though work in ports world wide on their ships both practically and spiritually. Also working within local churches to equip local people for ministry.

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Achievements and Performance

	SORP reference
Summary of the main achievements of the charity, identifying the difference the charity’s work has made to the circumstances of its beneficiaries and any wider benefits to society as a whole.	Para 1.20	All are activities are provided free of charge, Risk Assessed and volunteers are Enhanced DBS vetted. Young people benefit from interaction with their peers thus providing health, mental health and welfare benefits. The youth and young people benefit from a social programme of events. Sunday School and Crèche at the weekend for the very young and are assisted by the young people who provide help and teaching. In addition, a Parents and toddlers on a Thursday, in school term time is run by volunteers from the Church, along with a monthly Youth group on a Friday evening, for year 6 to 11. The church works through Merseyside Youth Camp which benefits the mental, physical and spiritual requirements of the young people. Several local Tenants and Residents Associations have benefited from holding their meetings at the building. This also provided advice causing one of the Associations to address their legal status which greatly assisted their situation. In addition, a local football team have also used the premises for their meetings. There has been an increase in the number of local people attending church services and state that they have been helped from the spiritual and social input. There have been a number of individuals who were substance misusers who have turned their lives around through the care and concern of members. ‘Safe Families’ is a charity that offers hope, belonging and support to children, families and care leavers. One of our members is working with the charity and the church has supported that work. Members also support the work of a homeless shelter in Birkenhead through volunteering. They providemeals and

clothing from church members for those in need and also provide spiritual and emotional support. As mentioned previously; Teams4U, operate around the world changing the lives of deprived children, and their communities, through supporting education and healthcare, providing aid. A couple of our members have been out to Uganda to assist the charity and have an ongoing commitment to their work. Church members have made contributions to their work and the church has donated to the charity. Counties is an organisation that helps equip local churches to make Jesus known through the church. Also through the work of their national network of evangelists and church planters, innovative schools and community chaplains. . We are also a keen supporter of Tear Fund which meets the needs of underprivileged people, globally. We organise, locally, our involvement in an annual National Quiz with giving based upon case studies. Funds raised through the quiz are utilised by Tear Fund to alleviate suffering and bring about positive change.

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Achievements against objectives set	Para 1.41	Clearly the church has made significant achievements and impacted the lives of so many people both local, Wirral-wide, Merseyside and globally through its members whose purpose in life is to demonstrate their faith in action.
Performance of fundraising activities against objectives set	Para 1.41	Not applicable.
Investment performance against objectives	Para 1.41o	We do not invest in terms of financial gain. All our contributions are through volunteering. There are personal financial commitments in order for the church to provide a full-time worker and to maintain the charity but not specifically for financial

investment as can be seen from our Income and Expenditure. Other

Financial Review

Financial Review
Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period	Para 1.21	We are in a healthy financial position with net year end Current Balance of £24317
Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held	Para 1.22	The Church is solely dependent upon the voluntary giving by members therefore the charity has to have contingency funds to ensure its viability.
Amount of reservesheld	Para 1.22	Totalamount of reservesis £187450
Reasons for holding zero reserves	Para 1.22	Not applicable
Details of fund materially in deficit	Para 1.24	Not applicable
Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern	Para 1.23	Not applicable

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The charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising)	Para 1.47	No fundraising takes place. The Church is solely dependent upon the voluntary giving by members.
Investment policy and objectives including any social investment policy adopted	Para 1.46	We have a Current Account, 95 Day Notice Account, Building Account amounting to £187450. We do not have an Investment Strategy. We have a system of ‘Tithing’ which is similar to a Social Investment Policy which goes to various Christian missions and other charities which amounted to £9880 for the year.
A description of the principal risks facing the charity	Para 1.46	The principal risks would be for the closure of the work and therefore no further income. If members were to leave for whatever reason, it would require adjusting expenditure compared to income.
Other

Structure, Governance and Management

Description of charity’s trusts:
Type of governing document (trust deed, royal charter)	Para 1.25	We have a Trust Deed document entitled “Membership” which outlines the aims and objectives of the church.
How is the charity constituted? (e.g unincorporated association, CIO)	Para 1.25	We are not incorporated nor have any official links with other churches and, as such, we are an independent church. There are many informal links with churches across the Wirral, where we are based.
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	Membership is open to all who express their Christian Faith who apply for membership and, if they agree with the Statement of Beliefs, they become members. Some suitably qualified members volunteer to take on Deacon duties which mean to look after the Finances, fabric of the building and be the liaison for the reporting to the Charity Commissioners. Members who demonstrate that they have spiritual standing and Biblical characteristics of eldership, members are asked for their observations to support or otherwise. If nothing to the contrary, they become Elders. One of the appointed Elders is recommended to be a Trustee. The full-time employee of the church is also voted in by the membership and subject to a permanent contract, and may also take on the Trustee role within the church if required.

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Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees	Para 1.51	Firstly, the Trustees familiarise themselves with the specific guidance contained within the CC Trustee Welcome Pack and ensure compliance. The Deacon with reporting responsibilities for the Charity Commission has a background in senior management within a local authority for policy, reporting to Cabinet, other Local Authorities / Agencies and The Home Office. That person provides the infrastructure and process for the training of the Trustees.
The charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works	Para 1.51	Full-time employee with over-arching responsibility for the church yet accountable to the Eldership and members. Annual General Meeting to which members attend and the work of the various groups within the church is reported on, including finances so that everything is transparent.

As previously mentioned, the charity has no official links with any organisation however there are many informal links to churches across Wirral and we have a shared platform with other churches. There are informal links with other charities and support the work of those charities both financially and through volunteering. Relationship with any related Para 1.51 None parties Other

Reference and Administrative details

Charity name	Maitland Evangelical Church
Other name the charity uses
Registered charity number	1142940
Charity’s principal address	15-17 Storeton Road Oxton Wirral CH43 5TL

Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity

Trustee name	Office (if any)	Dates acted if not for whole year Nam e of pers on (or body ) entitl ed to appo int trust ee (if any)
Simon David Withers	Elder
Matthew Fleming	Elder	7th April 2024 topresent
MoragKophamel		7th April 2024 topresent
WendyWard		7th April 2024 topresent.

– Corporate trustees names of the directors at the date the report was approved

Director name Not applicable

Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity

Trustee name	Dates acted if not for wholeyear
Not applicable

Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others

Description of the assets held in this capacity	Not applicable
Name and objects of the charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects	Not applicable
Details of arrangements for safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity’s own assets	Not applicable

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Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)

Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)	Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)	Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)	Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)
Type of adviser Name Address
	Informal for completion of CC Return	Emily Robson	55 Gainsborough road Wirral CH45 8PU



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Exemptions from disclosure

Reason for non-disclosure of key personnel details

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Declarations

The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.

Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees

Signature(s) Simon David Withers Full name(s) Morag Kophamel Position (eg Secretary, Trustee Elder/Trustee Chair, etc) Date

REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER: 1142940 Re ort of the Trustees and Unaudited Financial Statements for the Year Ended 28 Februa 2025 Maitland Evan elical Church Cheryl Boslock & Company Accountsnls Limited 395-397 Woodchurch Road Prenton Birkenhead Merseyside

illand Evan elical Church Re ort of the Trustees for the Year Ended 28 Februa 2025 The trustees present their report with the financial ststements of the charity for the year ended 28 February 2025. The trustees have adopted the provisions of Accounting and Reporting by Charities.. Slalement of Recommended Practi applicable lo charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reports'ng Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland IFRS 1021 leffeclive 1 January 20191. STRUCTURE. GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT Governing document The charity is controlled by its goveming document, a deed of trust and constilules an uninwrporaled charity. REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS Registered Charity number 1142940 Principal address 11-17 Storeton Road Prenton CH43 5TL Trustees D Withers R Kophamel {resigned 7.4.24) Mrs VV Ward lappointed 7.4.241 M T Fleming lappoinled 7 4.241 Mrs M Kophamel lappointed 7.4_241 Independent Examiner Cheryl Bostock & Company Accountants Limited 395-397 Woodchurch Road Prenlon Birkenhead Merseyside Appmved by order of the b08rd of trustees on and signed on ils behalf by.. Trustee Page 1

Inde ndenl Examinels Re Mailland Evan elical Church rt to the TrLtstees of ndependent examiner's Teport to the trustees of Maltland Evangelical Church I report lo the charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of Mailland Evangelical Church Ilhe Twsll for the year ended 28 February 2025. Responsibilities and basis of report As the charity trustees of the Trust you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordan with the requirements of the Charities Act 20111.the Act'l. I report in respect of my examination of the Trusys accounts carried out under Section 145 of the Act and in carrying out my examination I have followed all applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under Section 14515llbl of the Act Independent examinerfs statement I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause lo believe that in any material respect.. a¢¢ounling records were not kept in respect of the Trust as required by Section 130 of the Act.. or the accounts do not accord with those records., or the accounts do not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the form and content of accounts sel out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement that the awounls give a true and fair view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination. I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable 8 proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. Cheryl Bostock & Co Accountants Cheryl Bostock & Company Accountsnts Limited 395-397 Woodchurch Road Prenton Birkenhead Merseyside Date.. &2S Page 2

Mailland Evan elical Church Slalemenl of Financial Activities for the Year Ended 28 Februa 2025 28.2.25 Total funds 29.2.24 Total funds Unreslricled Restricted fund fund Notes INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM Donatsons and legacies 59.614 35,9( 95.520 53,845 Investment income 3,688 3,688 2,200 Total 63,302 35.906 99.208 56,045 EXPENDITURE ON Raising funds 60.119 10,392 70.511 70,216 NET INCOMEI{EXPENDITUREI 3.183 25,514 28,697 114,1711 RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS Total funds brought forward 158,753 158,753 172,924 TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD 161,936 25,514 187,450 158,753 The notes form part of these financial statements Page 3

Mailland Evan elic81 Church Balance Sheet 28 Februa 20 28 2.25 Total funds 29.2.24 Total funds Unreslricled Restricted fund fund Notes CURRENT ASSErs Cash at bank 161,936 25,514 187,450 1 $8,753 NET CURRENT ASSETS 161.936 25,514 187,450 1 S8,753 TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES 161,936 25,514 187,450 158.753 NET ASSETS 161,936 25,514 187,450 1 58.753 FUNDS Unrestricted funds Restricted funds 161,936 25.514 158,753 TOTAL FUNDS 187.450 158,753 The fingnc tements were approved by the Board of Trustees and aulhorised for issue on and wère signed on its behalf by.. Trustee The notes form part of these financial slalements Page 4

Mailland Evan elical Church Notes lo the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 28 Februa 2025 ACCOUNTING POLICIES Basls of preparing the financlal statements The financial statements of the charity, which is a public benefit entity under FRS 102. have been prepared in accordance wlh the Charities SORP IFRS 1021 'Accounling and Reporting by Charities.. statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial ReFX)rting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland {FRS 1021 (effective 1 January 20191,, Financial Reporting Standard 102 'The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland, and the Charities A¢1 2011. The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention. Income All income is recognised in the Slalemenl of Financial Activities once the charity has enlillemenl to the funds, il is probable that the income will be received and the amount can be measured reliably. Expenditure Liabilities are recognised as expenditure as soon as there is a legal or conslruclive obligatDn committing the charity to that expenditure, it is probable that a transfer of economic benefits will be required in settlement and the amount of the obligation can be measured lIablY. Expenditure is accounted for on an accruals basis and has been classified under headings that aggregate all cost related lo the category. Where costs cannot be directly allribuled to particular headings they have been 811ocaled to activities on a basis consistent with the use of resources. Taxation The charity is exempt from tax on ils charitable activities. Fund accounting Unreslricled funds can be used in accordan wlh the charitsble objectives at the discretion of the trustees. Restricted funds can only be used for particular restricted purposes within the objects of the charity. Reslriclions arise when specified by the donor or when funds are raised for particular reslricled purposes. Further explanation of the nature and purpose of each fund is included in the notes lo the financial statements. Hire purchase and leasing cornmitments Rentals paid under operating leases are charged to the Statement of Financial Activities on a straight line basis over the period of the lease. INVESTMENT INCOME 28.2.25 29.2.24 Deposit account interest 3.688 2.200 Page 5 continued...

Mailland Evan elical Church Notes to the Financial Statements- continued for the Year Ended 28 Februa 2025 RAISING FUNDS Raising donations and legacies 28.2.25 29.2.24 Trustees. remuneration etc Staff costs Church weekend Guest speakers Computer costs Light and heat Postsge and slalionery Sundries Support costs 27,663 28,257 960 462 1,888 400 300 5,746 1,787 4,440 27,994 7,103 1.207 3.210 29,312 70,511 70,216 TRUSTEES. REMUNERATION AND BENEFITS 28.2.25 29.2.24 Trustees, salaries 27,663 Trustees. expenses There were no Irustees, expenses paid for the year ended 28 February 2025 nor for the year ended 29 February 2024. COMPARATIVES FOR THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES Unreslricled fund INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM Donations and legacies 53,845 Investment income 2,200 Total 56,045 EXPENDITURE ON Raising funds 70,216 NET INCOMEI(EXPENDITURE} 114,171) RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS Total funds brought forward 172,924 TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD 158,753 Page 6 continued...

Mailland Evan elical Church Notes lo the Financial Statements - continu for the Year Ended 28 Februa 2025 MOVEMENT IN FUNDS Net movement in funds Al 28.2.25 At 1.3.24 Unrestricted funds General fund 158,753 3,183 161.936 Restricted funds Building and pemanent fixtures of the building 25,514 25,514 TOTAL FUNDS 158,753 28,697 187,450 Net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows.. Incoming resources Resources expended Movement in funds Unrestricted funds General fund 63,302 {60,1191 3,183 Restricted funds Building and permanent fLKtures of the building 35,906 110,3921 25,514 TOTAL FUNDS 99,208 {70,5111 28,697 Comparatives for movement in funds Net movement in funds Al 29.2.24 At 1.3.23 Unrestricted funds General fund 172,924 114.1711 158,753 TOTAL FUNDS 172,924 114,1711 158,753 Comparative net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows.. Incoming resources Resources expended Movement In funds Unrestricted funds General fund 56.045 170.216) (14,1711 TOTAL FUNDS 56.045 (70,2161 {14,1711 Page 7 continued...

Maitland Evan elical Church Notes to the Financial Ststements - continued for the Year Ended 28 Februa 2025 MOVEMENT IN FUNDS- continued A current year 12 months and prr year 12 months Combined position is as follow5.. Net movement in funds At 28.2.25 At 1.3.23 Unrestricted funds General fund 172,924 110,9881 161,936 Restricted funds Building and permanent fixtures of the building 25.514 25,514 TOTAL FUNDS 172.924 14,626 187,450 A current year 12 months and prior year 12 months combined net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows.. Incoming resources Resources expended Movement in funds Unrestricted funds General fund 119,347 1130,3351 110,9881 Restricted funds Buildin9 and pemianent fixtures of the building 35,906 {10,3921 25,514 TOTAL FUNDS 155,253 1140,7271 14.526 RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURES There were no related paty transactions for the year ended 28 February 2025. Page 8

Mailland Evan elical Church Detailed Staternent of Financial Aclivilie for the Year Ended 28 Februa 2025 28.2.25 29.2.24 INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS Donations and legacles Gifts Gifts Eligible for Gift aid Legacies Donated services and facilities 7,759 51.855 35.906 7,250 46,345 250 95,520 53,845 Investment income Deposit account interest 3,688 2,200 Total incorning resources 99,208 56,045 EXPENDITURE Raising donations and l¢ga¢ie$ Trustees, salaries Wages Church weekend Guest speakers Computer costs Light and heat Postage and stationery Sundrie$ 27,663 28,257 960 462 1,886 400 300 5,746 1,787 4,440 7,103 1,207 3,210 41.199 42,222 Support costs Governance costs Donations Licencing Maintenance charges Gardening Accountancy and legal fees 6.515 974 18.494 546 2,783 9,880 338 13,406 518 3,852 29,312 27,994 Totsl resources expended 70.511 70.216 Net incomellexpenditurg) 28.697 114.1711 This page does not form part of the statutory financial statements Page 9

Maitland Evan elical Church Contents of the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 28 Februa 2025 Page Report of the Trustees Independent Examinerfs Report Statement of Financial Activities Balance Sheet Notes to the Financial Statements 5 to 8 Detailed Statement of Financial Activities