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2023-12-31-accounts

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Unaudited Financial Statements for the Period ended 31[st] December 2023

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Bethel Pentecostal Church PORTSMOUTH

Charity number: 1147173

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Bethel Pentecostal Church

Portsmouth

CONTENTS

Trustees Annual Report - 3 - 5
Independent Examiner’s Report - 6
Financial review - 7
Receipts and Payment Account - 8
Statement of Assets and Liabilities - 9

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Bethel Pentecostal Church

Trustees’ Annual Report

For the Year Ended 31 December 2023

The trustees have pleasure in presenting their report together with the financial statements for the period ended 31 December 2023

Reference & Administrative Information

Charity Name : Bethel Pentecostal Church Portsmouth Charity No 1147173 Address : 16,White hart road

Fair oak, Eastleigh

Hampshire-SO50 7JR

Telephone Number: 07809624310

Web: www.bpcportsmouth.org

Trustees (Church Council)

Bijuson Kunjukutty Jasmine Bijuson Biju Thomas

Aju Maroor Puthenveedu Varghese

Georgekutty Bijumon Robin C Punnen

Other Trustees who served during the year

None

Structure, Governance & Management

Constitution

This Charity is a Christian church. It is governed by its constitution which was adopted on 17[th] March 2012.The Church was granted charitable status by Charity Commission.

Appointment of Trustees

Trustees are elected at the Annual General Meeting.

Management

The trustees are responsible for the strategic direction and governance of the Church whilst day-today running. We also have several volunteer leaders to assist on a rota basis.

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Bethel Pentecostal Church Portsmouth

Objectives & Activities

Charitable purposes

  1. The objective of the organization is first to advance the Christian faith in accordance with the statement of belief for the benefit of the people in the UK and in such other parts of the world

  2. to relieve sickness and financial hardship and to promote and preserve good health by the provision of funds, goods or services of any kind including through the provision of counselling and support in such parts of the United Kingdom or the world as the Church Council from time to time think fit

  3. The relief of those in need by reason of age, ill health, disability, financial hardship or other hardships

  4. The Church emphasizes praise and worship and the teaching of the Bible and encourages participation in both by young and old alike.

Activities

SUNDAY WORSHIP AND BIBLE CLASS 2) YOUTH MINISTRY AND SUNDAY SCHOOL at 9.30 AM. ONE DEDICATED MONTHLY YOUTH MEETING 4) MONTHLY SISTERS MEETING 5) MONTHLY COTTAGE MEETINGS 6) MONTHLY THREE DAY FASTING AND PRAYER 7) WEEKLY THURSDAY PRAYER AND MONTHLY GET TOGETHER AT MEMBERS HOMES. 8) CHURCH OUTREACH AND COUNSELLING MINISTRY ONCE EVERY MONTH 9) ANNUAL CONFERENCE FOR GENERAL PUBLIC 10) ANNUAL PICNIC

Activities in detail:

Sunday worship :

The meetings on Sundays and other days are designed to provide the congregation Christian worship, teaching, and discipleship to those who have a Christian faith and to introduce Christ to those in the community and look after the welfare of the congregation.

The WhatsApp group which was created to bring together members of the Church for fellowship has continued to be a useful resource for information, prayer support and keep in touch.

Sunday school:

Every Sunday morning 9.45-10.45, we have Sunday school for the children aged between 4-18, which enables children to learn more about bible. Sunday school and youth sessions for children, young people to access, delivering bible studies, fun engaging lessons that taught biblical principles and memory verses each week for the children to remember. We are sure that this will have a major impact on children on their spiritual developments

The Sunday school ministry also helps our children in their efforts to become role models in their universities, schools, and the society.

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Youth Meeting:

Belvedere Youth Ministry were able to meet every month with an aim to nurture and support the young people in Church to face the challenges of the times.

During the youth meeting youngsters were given opportunities to recite Bible verses, say short stories and deliver biblical short messages. There were opportunities to perform their skills with musical instruments and singing. There was occasional Bible Quiz to broaden the biblical knowledge of young people. There were interactive games held as well to keep the youths engaged. It helps young people to develop their God given talents and gifts.

Ladies Prayer Meeting:

Ladies Prayer Meetings were conducted on the 2[nd] Sunday of every month between 2.45 to 4.30 pm. These meetings were primarily praying for all the activities of the church and other specific issues of the families. In this prayer ministry, the members have prayed for several requests given to the church by non-members and families. Their prayers in unity with God had found great results.

Outreach meeting:

The Church is committed to helping people of all ages and social backgrounds to develop a vibrant and active Christian faith, to grow in their spirituality and become a part of our Christian community. The council maintains an overview of worship and outreach activities and makes suggestions as to how our services can attract new people from the community and beyond.

Church Council :

We have regular trustee/council meetings with our Pastor and all our activities should be assessed and if any concerns, or improvements needed should be addressed and necessary changes will be made for the benefit of the church, community, and the nation.

The church council consists of four members who are elected by the general body and the period of the council is two years. We have regular church council meetings with our Pastor and all our activities should be assessed and if any concerns, or improvements needed should be addressed and necessary changes will be made for the benefit of the church, community, and nation as well. The church accounts are handled by the treasurer and the accounts are checked and audited every six months by our pastor.

Charity and Mission Support in 2023:

In the year 2023, church was able to support many local charities and in India in their very demanding needs. Also helped many of those who are going through the financial struggles. In addition to this, we have supported many visiting pastors and guest speakers for their ministries and charitable works in India.

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Independent Examiner's Report to the trustees of

Bethel Pentecostal Church Portsmouth

(Charity number: 1147173 )

I report on the receipt and payment accounts for the year ended 31[st] December 2023 set out in pages 8 & 9

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 43(2) of the Charities Act 1993(the 1993 Act) and that an independent examination is needed.

It is my responsibility to:

Basis of the independent examiner’s report:

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 of disclosure in the accounts and seeking explanations from the 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 statements above.

Independent examiner’s statement:

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

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

have not been met or

2) to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn to enable a proper

understanding of the accounts to be reached.

Mr Noble Dani George 41 Mayville Avenue Oasis Accountancy Solutions Bristol BS34 7AB

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Flnand01 fteyltw Gross In¢ome lor the year 15 £ 92.659 08 The re50ufce5 empended are £ 39762 03 Therefore. the surplus lor Ihe year +$ 52,897.05. I hereby subrnlt thls report for your klnd perusal On behalf of 411 tru5teeS Bethel Peniecostal Church Port5ffl0Uth P45tor JuSOn Kunlukvtty ChairrTran/Church Mlnlster

Bethel Pentecostal Church Portsmouth Recei ts and ents accounts CC16a For the period PLI 01-01-2023 To 31-12-2023 Section A Receipts and payments Unrestricted funds Restricted funds Endowment funds Total funds Last year to the nearest to the nèarèst £ to the neaTest £ to the nearest to the nèarèst £ A1 Recelpts Offoring Donati<>n Grft aid donations Sub total (Gross income for AR 35.255.69 67.403.39 35.255.89 57.403.39 22,044.12 27,2B1.57 3,350.0ts 92.659.08 92.669.08 62.676.69 A2 Asset and Investment sales, (see lablel. Sub total Total recei ts 92.659.08 92,659.08 52.675.69 A3Pa ments Rent Worship Exp*nso Office equipments Ms5ions fjnisters allowance Printing & stat￿n￿ry Event expenses G￿t$ Office cost 6.895.42 1.115.00 909.00 4.200.00 8,800.00 1.108.88 1.714.73 1.156.40 580.16 2 250.00 4.963.18 170.00 110.28 3.036.74 241.OQ 6.895.42 1.115.00 909.00 4.200.00 8,800.00 1.108.88 1.714.73 1.156.40 580.16 2.250.00 4.963.18 170.00 110.28 3.036.74 241.00 5.168.50 987.35 4200.00 4.950.00 499.75 Visting preachers Refreshments proffessional fees bank chargès Charity expenses Miscellaneous 950.00 747.14 4.746.63 22.248.27 Sub total 37.250.79 37.250.79 A4 Asset and Investment urchases see table Sound i)ox sèt & Amp 2.511.24 2.511.24 2.511.24 2.511.24 Sub total Total ments 39 762.03 Net of recei ments A5 Transfers between funds A6 Cash funds last ear end Cash funds this ear end 52 897.05 52 897.05 30 427.42 83 196.95 1 36 0￿00 83 196.95 1 36 094.00 52 769.53 83 196.95

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