BAM Annual Report 2024 - 25
## **Bethel Apostolic Ministries (BAM)**
## **Trustees Report of The Year Ended 31[st] August 2025.**
## **Objects**
The primary aims of the Charity are to fulfil the role of a Christian Church and to provide help to others in promoting the Christian faith in the United Kingdom and overseas.
## **Church Mission Statement**
Our mission is to:
- reach out to all with the Gospel of Jesus Christ
- be all things to all men, that we might save some.
- Reaching the lost will always be the principal objective of the Church and a goal that will supersede all other aims and objectives.
We strive to be relevant in the local community. Crossing racial and social barriers, demonstrating God’s love both practically and spiritually, that souls will come to the knowledge of the truth through conviction, leading to conversion and obedience to the Faith.
## **Aims and Objectives**
The Church is not a building, but a gathering of ordinary people of different ages and backgrounds whose lives have been changed by the Lord Jesus Christ.
Our motto :
‘ _Word. Worship. Witness’_
describes the ethos and activities of the church.
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The New Testament reveals the Church as a community of people, correctly taught and nurtured. These, by loving and serving Jesus Christ were also committed to love and care for each other and to bring a blessing to the regions in which they resided.
BAM’s Trustees, Officers and Members are committed to the restoration of these New Testament principles.
## **Membership**
It was with great sadness that on the 22[nd] November 2024, Mr Ernest Lear, affectionately known as Captain/Deacon Lear, the eldest male member, passed away. He is greatly missed. His contribution and influence are immeasurable. One who spoke by example and that speech was always of Christ.
## **Governance and Management**
Directions relating to the charity arm of the business are undertaken by the Trustees.
The Senior Minister and Officers are responsible for governing the life and teaching of the church.
The Treasurer deals with the day-to-day decisions on expenditure and activities, with budgets set and monitored by the trustees.
The powers of appointment or removal of Trustees rests with the members. New trustees are primarily selected from the members of the church and from the leaders of other local assemblies sharing the same vision.
On being appointed, new trustees spend time with existing trustees to ensure that they understand their responsibilities and the legal and financial framework in which the church operates.
Mr Robert Bernard continues in the role of Chair, in full agreement of the trustee board, until a permanent Chairperson is appointed.
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## **Achievements and Performance**
On the 8[th] November 2024 our annual thanksgiving meal was held at the Pavillion restaurant. Burgundy and gold were the chosen colours for this event with most diners dressed accordingly. It was an enjoyable evening comprising of a lovely meal, quizzes and activities, allowing social interaction, aiding to further strengthen our relationship with each other.
We endeavour to maintain connections with the members who are unable to attend regularly by visiting/making contact via telephone calls. A proportion of the senior members continue to isolate due to their infirmity and vulnerability.
Intermittently during the year, the elderly and infirm members are visited receiving fellowship. During the Christmas season, they are blessed with a choral Christmas carol rendition and a gift.
Each month the women of BAM meet to discuss various topics concerned with wellbeing and providing strategies to life. A major theme has been Intentionality. Commencing in February, over 30 days each participant committed to completing the book. The exercise helped to strengthen the bond between the women and helping to acquaint the participants on a deeper level.
The youth of BAM have continued to receive monthly teaching sessions addressing pertinent and current issues. Also, following on from their previous Media course, an increasing number of youths now operate the cameras for live streaming.
Our yearly meeting Chronicle of Praise was held on 23[rd] & 24[th] November 2024. The theme - ‘I Speak Jesus’. It was a great success although tinged with sadness at the passing of our member.
The AGM was held on 30[th] December 2024. Members were given the opportunity to voice any queries or concerns they had regarding the charity.
BAM’s website under the heading of BAMChurch.co.uk where members of the public can view details of the charity, is a work in progress as
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various short videos featuring different aspects of BAM church life are being selected to place on the site.
Further new electronic equipment has been acquired including an extra camera, enabling streaming to be performed at an improved level. The viewing is only available to those who have been supplied with the link. A new Public Address (PA) desk has also been acquired.
## **Building**
The Trustees endeavour to maintain the building in a state of good repair. As stated in previous Annual Reports, there have been major issues with the roof.
A section of the roof which had been previously repaired by Exact Roofing began to leak again in late spring/ early summer 2025. Contact was made with the company and the leaking area repaired. An alternative roofing company was utilized to repair a section of the sanctuary roof that had not previously been repaired by Exact Roofing.
Automatic door closures have been fitted on the door in the sanctuary leading to the washroom facilities. This has made it safer for young children and the elderly, ensuring that the door does not close rapidly with the potential risk of harm to fingers and destabilizing unsteady seniors.
Servicing of the alarm system, gas boiler, and PAT testing of electronic equipment have been performed.
The new carpet for the sanctuary was eventually laid following the repair of the leaking roof.
## **Policies**
The Trustee Board endeavour to maintain and adhere to our policies and review as necessary.
## **Community Events**
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BAM has been quite active this year hosting a range of events for men, women and children. The youth displayed an interest in music. To aid in giving them a greater understanding in this area, two music workshops facilitated by accomplished musicians were organised. On March 15[th] the youth participated in their first music workshop facilitated by Mr Brown introducing keyboard, bass guitar and drum. Allowing them the opportunity to practice on the various instruments. This was followed by a Percussion music workshop facilitated by professional musicians Ray and Iain. The importance of rhythm and beat was highlighted. Playing in an ensemble and the importance of listening.
In the Spring, an Away Day for the Music Arm of the charity was held, concerning specific areas of musicianship.
During the summer, on the 14[th] June the youth attended the ‘Together Festival’ at Himley Park. It gave opportunity to have fun and learn about a variety of issues affecting youth today, within a safe space.
The youth have also socialised with other youth namely from the UPC (Bilston) and Kings Chapel (Coventry) organisations giving them the opportunity to network and connect with a wider group of individuals.
We have had the overarching theme of Identity this year (2025) and have hosted events to support this. On the weekend of 19[th] & 20[th] July the Identity Check Conference was held. It highlighted, amongst other issues, the dangers of social media and the power of mass communication in conveying messages to the population. One poignant message taken away from the session with the female youth was:
## **‘Always think before you click that send button, because once it’s gone, it’s gone. You can’t get it back.’**
Via structured teaching sessions all departments have explored Identity through teaching and discussion. Allied themes of developing selfesteem and confidence have also been discussed.
Vocal training sessions facilitated by a member under the working name of ‘Everyday Extraordinary Vocal Coaching’ have been held intermittently throughout the year, offering individual and group sessions, lasting from a half day to an 8-week session. This has been embraced by individuals outside of the membership and facilitated at other venues.
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Our monthly social continues, where members and invited friends can socialise in a relaxed environment, playing games, cooking, eating and conversing with each other. It also gives the community an opportunity to ask questions about the charity or personal issues in an informal atmosphere.
The building has also been used by various groups:
- Local musicians using it as a practice base.
- Daughters of Destiny. A project, mentoring young females.
## **Training**
No training for the Trustees board occurred.
## **Financial Review**
As of the 29[th of] August 2025, the current account balance was £60,306.
£8,350 is ringfenced for the acquisition of a minibus.
Gratitude is extended to the members for their unwavering financial support of the charity.
## **HMRC Refund**
By the end of the financial year HMRC refunded the Charity:
£7,763 from Gift Aid contributions and including
£689 in April 2024 from the Small Donation Scheme.
## **Fundraising Activities**
No fundraising activities have occurred .
## **Community Aid**
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The church recognises the need to reach out to victims and the vulnerable.
The church continues to provide a ‘Hardship Fund’ for those who are experiencing financial difficulties. A manageable repayment schedule is agreed with the recipient.
Foods collected during Harvest of 2024, were given to the Well charity for distribution to those in need and some vulnerable members.
## **Plans for the New Year**
Short-term goals:
1. To fill the vacant position of the Chairmanship of the Trustee Board.
2. To continue to maintain links with the housebound. Approximately a quarter of the membership are vulnerable due to physical infirmity. We endeavour to keep in contact to try to alleviate loneliness and isolation.
3. To renovate the kitchen.
4. To build a storage facility situated behind the drum kit.
A medium-term goal continues to be the acquisition of another minibus.
The long-term goal remains the acquisition of land or an alternative building allowing for expansion of the property which would enable us to serve the community at large, signposting to and working with other agencies to provide financial, health and social assistance.
No further developments regarding the A454 Road Widening Scheme have been received from Wolverhampton City Council. The scheme is suggesting but not compelling the relocation of BAM. We continue to enquire and wait upon the Lord to see what our next move, if any, should be.
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## **Risk Management**
All major insurable risks are subject to normal Churches and Employers and Public Liability insurance.
Contractual risks are reviewed before being entered into, to assess that they could not significantly impact upon the church’s ability to fulfil its objectives.
An annual review of areas of risk is undertaken by the trustees in conjunction with church members and volunteers responsible for the area of activity.
## **Statement of Trustees Responsibilities**
Charity law requires the trustees to prepare accounts for each financial year which give a true and fair view of the situation of the Charity and of the profit and loss of the Charity for that period. In preparing these accounts, the trustees are required to:-
- Select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently.
- Adjust and make estimates that are reasonable and prudent.
- Prepare the accounts on a going concern basis, unless it is inappropriate to presume that the Charity will continue in operation.
The trustees are responsible for keeping adequate accounting records which disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the Charity and to enable them to ensure that the accounts comply with the Charities Act.
They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the Charity and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.
The trustees confirm that the accounts comply with current statutory requirements and those of the Charity’s Trust Deed.
Trustees as of AUGUST 31[st] , 2025:
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Ruth Francis
David Lewis
Veada Walker
Marion Palmer
Sonia Billings
Tyrese Salmon
Approved by the BAM Board of Trustees on: ………………………………
Signed on its behalf by: ……………………………………………………….
BAM _“Word. Worship. Witness”_
ADDENDUM
Achievements and Performance
In keeping with the church’s mission statement, we are pleased to report that there were 11 baptisms within this period.
The men have monthly teaching session addressing issues pertinent to men living in the 21[st] century. It has often been stated that many men do not speak about deeper emotional issues which can, in turn, affect their mental health. This issue has been discussed, along with the need to talk, being supportive
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towards each other building and strengthening relationships together, as men. Another significant theme that has been examined pertains to distinguishing oneself from others. The women also held an event entitled ‘Women who Lament’. The event was open to other community representatives. It looked at recognizing and safely managing issues affecting women of all ages and backgrounds, by self-care and signposting to appropriate holistic services, so that the right support for the individual is maintained.
Community Events
The community group ‘Fix Your Crown’ (A group mentoring girls and young women) also utilized the building.
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## **BETHEL APOSTOLIC MINISTRIES (WOLVERHAMPTON)**
## **Financial Statements for the**
**Year ended 31 August 2025**
Company number 7746641 Charity Number 1147464
## **BETHEL APOSTOLIC MINISTRIES (WOLVERHAMPTON)**
## **INDEX**
**for the year end 31 August 2025**
**Charity Information Page 1 to 9 Trustees Report Page 10 Balance Sheet Page 11 Statement of Financial Activities Pages 12-15 Notes to accounts Page 16 Independent Examiner's Report**
## **BETHEL APOSTOLIC MINISTRIES (WOLVERHAMPTON)**
## **CHARITY INFORMATION**
## **Trustees/Directors**
V. Walker D. Lewis M. Palmer R .Francis S. Billings T. Salmon
**Company Number 7746641**
**Charity Number 1147464**
## **Registered Office**
72, Willenhall Road Wolverhampton West Midlands WV1 2HJ
## **Independent Examiner**
Gary Peter Brookes FCA BSc 130 Wombourne Park Wombourne South Staffs WV5 0LY
## **Bankers**
Lloyds Bank PLc The Bridge Walsall
## **BETHEL APOSTOLIC MINISTRIES (WOLVERHAMPTON)**
## **Statement of Financial Activities ( includes summary of income and expenditure) for the year ended 31August 2025**
|**Unrestricted**
**Funds**
**2025**
**£**
**Income**
**Income from charitable activities**
Donations
2 38,316
**Total Income**
38,316
**Expenditure**
**Charitable Activities**
Church Running Costs
3 28,364
**Total Expenditure**
5 28,364
**Net Income**
9,952
**Reconciliation of Funds**
**Total funds brought forward**
137,967
**Total funds carried forward**
147,919|**Restricted**
**Funds**
**2025**
**£**
-
-
-
-
-
8,350
8,350|**Total **
**Funds**
**2025**
**£**
38,316|**Unrestricted**
**Funds**
**2024**
**£**
34,431|**Restricted**
**Funds**
**2024**
**£**
-|**Total**
**Funds**
**2024**
**£**
34,431|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|||38,316|34,431|-|34,431|
|||28,364|27,243|-|27,243|
|||28,364|27,243|-|27,243|
|||||||
|||9,952|7,188|-|7,188|
|||146,317|130,779|8,350|139,129|
|||156,269|137,967|8,350|146,317|
There were no recognised gains or losses for 2025 or 2024 other than those included in the Statement of Financial Activities
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## **BETHEL APOSTOLIC MINISTRIES (WOLVERHAMPTON)**
## **Balance Sheet as at 31 August 2025**
|Note
**Fixed Assets**
Tangible Assets for use by the church
7
**Current Assets**
Debtors
8
Bank & Cash
9
**Total current assets**
10
within one year
**Net Current assets**
**Total assets less current liabilities**
**Net Assets**
11
**The funds of the charity**
**Restricted Funds**
**Unrestricted Funds:**
General and Capital Funds
Designated Building Fund
**Total funds**
**Creditors :**amounts falling due|**2025**
£
£
89,514
7,374
60,306
67,680
925
66,755
156,269
156,269
8,350
135,919
12,000
156,269|**2024**
£
£
91,990
7,593
47,659
55,252
925
54,327
146,317
146,317
8,350
125,967
12,000
146,317|**2024**
£
£
91,990
7,593
47,659
55,252
925
54,327
146,317
146,317
8,350
125,967
12,000
146,317|
|---|---|---|---|
||67,680
925|55,252
925||
||||146,317|
||||146,317|
||||8,350
125,967
12,000|
||||146,317|
-
The directors have taken advantage of the Companies Act 2006 in not having these accounts audited under Section 477 (1). No members have required the company to obtain an audit of its accounts for the year in question in accordance with section 476
The Directors acknowledge their responsibilities for ensuring that the company keeps accounting records which comply with s386 and s387 of the Companies Act 2006 and for preparing accounts which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the company as at 31 August 2025 and of its profit for the year then ended in accordance with the requirements of s396 and which comply with the requirements of the Act relating to the accounts so far as applicable to the company.
The accounts have been prepared in accordance with the provisions in Part 15 of the Companies Act 2006 applicable to companies subject to the small companies regime.
Signed and approved on the behalf of the Board on
Name
Company number 7746641
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## **BETHEL APOSTOLIC MINISTRIES (WOLVERHAMPTON)**
## **otes to the accounts or the year to 31 August 2025**
## **Accounting Policies**
The charity is a Charitable Incorporated Organisation and constitutes a public benefit entity as defined by FRS102. The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice (SORP) applicable to charities i th i t i d ith th Fi i l R ti St d d li bl i th UK No changes have been made to the financial statements for previous years unless otherwise stated within the notes as a prior year adjustment.
## **Funds**
**Unrestricted funds** are income funds which are to be spent on the church's general purpose.
**Restricted funds** are donations or grants received for a specific object or invited by the church for a specific object. The funds may only be expended on the specific object for which they were given. Any balance remaining unspent at the end of each year must be carried forward as a balance on that fund.
## **Income**
Planned giving, collections and donations are recognised when received. Tax refunds are recognised when the incoming resource to which they relate is received. Grants and Legacies are accounted for when the church is legally entitled to the amounts due. All other income is recognised when it is receivable. All incoming resources are accounted for gross.
## **Resources expended**
Amounts received specifically for mission are dealt with as restricted funds. All other expenditure is generally recognised when it is incurred and is accounted for gross.
## **Fixed assets**
Equipment is capitalised if it can be used for more than one year, and cost at least £1,000. They are valued at cost.
Equipment And Furniture @ 25% Reducing Balance Mininbus @ 25% straight line Building @ 2% straight line
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## **BETHEL APOSTOLIC MINISTRIES (WOLVERHAMPTON) Notes to the accounts for the year to 31 August 2025**
## **2. (a) Voluntary Income**
|**2. (a) Voluntary Income**|||
|---|---|---|
|**2025**
**Unrestricted Restricted**
**£**
**£**
Tithes And Offerings
30,553
-
Gift Aid Tax Refund
7,763
-
38,316
-
**3. Costs of Charitable Activities**
**£**
**£**
Premises Costs
3,319
-
Utility Costs
5,270
-
Depreciation
2,476
-
Travel Costs
1,030
-
Convention and Events
1,389
-
Ministry costs
2,851
-
Gifts and Donations
2,243
-
Insurance
1,400
-
Office costs
1,965
-
Small Equipment
3,188
-
Governance ( as below)
938
-
Communication
1,420
-
Bank Charges
491
-
Security Costs
384
-
28,364
-|**Total**
**£**
30,553
7,763
38,316
**2025**
**£**
3,319
5,270
2,476
1,030
1,389
2,851
2,243
1,400
1,965
3,188
938
1,420
491
384
28,364|**2024**
**Total**
**£**
28,232
6,199|
|||34,431|
|||**2024**
**£**
5,989
5,585
2,476
44
891
1,828
1,874
2,647
1,644
1,081
938
1,470
392
384|
|||27,243|
|**4. Governance expenditure**
Independent Examiner Fees
Companies House Charges|**2025**
**£**
925
13
938|**2024**
**£**
925
13|
|---|---|---|
|||938|
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## **BETHEL APOSTOLIC MINISTRIES (WOLVERHAMPTON)**
## **Notes to the accounts cont'd**
## **for the year to 31 August 2025**
## **5. Net movement in funds for the year**
The net movement in funds for the year is stated after charging:
||**2025**|**2024**|
|---|---|---|
||**£**|**£**|
|Independent Examination|925
|925|
|Depreciation|2,476
|2,476|
## **6. Staff Costs**
There were no paid staff in the year
## **Trustees remuneration and expenses**
No remuneration or expenses were paid to the trustees in the year
## **7. Tangible fixed assets for use by the Charity**
|Cost as at 1 September 2024
Cost as at 31 August 2025
Depreciation as at 1 September 2024
Charge for the year
Depreciation as at 31 August 2025
Net book Value as at 31 August 2025
Net book Value as at 31 August 2024|**Church**
**Premises**
**£**
119,640
119,640
28,068
2,393
30,461
89,179
91,572|**Equipment**
**& Furniture**
**£**
10,662
10,662
10,244
83
10,327
335
418|**TOTAL**
**£**
130,302|
|---|---|---|---|
||||130,302|
||||38,312
2,476|
||||40,788|
|||||
||||89,514|
|||||
||||91,990|
|**8. Debtors**
Gift Aid due
Other Debtor|**2025**
**£**
6,874
500
7,374|**2024**
**£**
5,493
2,100|
|---|---|---|
|||7,593|
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## **BETHEL APOSTOLIC MINISTRIES (WOLVERHAMPTON) Notes to the accounts cont'd for the year to 31 August 2025**
|**9.Bank and Cash**
Bank Account
Accrual
Other Creditor
**11. Funds**
**Brought**
**Forward**
**2024**
**£**
**Restricted Funds**
Insurance Claim-Minibus
8,350
**Designated Funds**
Building Fund
12,000
**Unrestricted Funds**
Capital funds
100,000
General Funds
25,967
**Total Funds**
146,317
**10.Creditors :**amounts falling due in one year|**Income **
**£**
-
-
-
38,316
38,316|**2025**
**£**
60,306
60,306
925
-
925
**Expenditure**
**£**
-
-
-
28,364
28,364|**2024**
**£**
47,659|
|---|---|---|---|
||||47,659|
||||925
-|
||||925|
||||**Carried**
**Forward**
**2025**
**£**
8,350
12,000
100,000
35,919|
||||156,269|
The minbus purchased using the National Lottery Community Fund was stolen The replacement will be purchased using the Insurance Claim received.
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## **BETHEL APOSTOLIC MINISTRIES (WOLVERHAMPTON) Independent Examiners Report For the Year Ended 31 August 2025**
I report on the accounts for the year ended 31 August 2025 set out on the following pages
## **Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner**
The trustees ( who are also directors of the company for the purposes of company law) are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year under section 144(2) of the Charities Act 2011 and that an independent examination is needed
Having satisfied myself that the charity is not subject to audit under company law and is eligible for independent examination, it is my responsibility to:
(1) Examine the accounts under section 145 of the 2011 Act;
(2) To follow the procedures laid down in the general directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5) (b) of the 2011 Act, and
(3) To state whether particular matters have come to my attention.
## **Independent Examiner's Statement**
I have completed my examination . I confirm that no matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect :
- (1) accounting records were not kept in respect of the company as required by section 386 of the 2006 Act or
- (2) the accounts do not accord with those records
- (3) the accounts do not comply with the accounting requirements of section 396 of the 2006 Act other than any requirement that the accounts give a 'true and fair view ' which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination ;or
- (4) the accounts have not been prepared in accordance with the methods and principles of the Statement of Recommended Practice for accounting and reporting by charities applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland ( FRS102).
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 a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
Name Gary Peter Brookes Relevant Professional Qualifications FCA BSc Address 130 Wombourne Park Wolverhampton South Staffs WV5 0LY
Date :
## **BETHEL APOSTOLIC MINISTRIES (WOLVERHAMPTON)**
## **Financial Statements for the**
**Year ended 31 August 2025**
Company number 7746641 Charity Number 1147464
## **BETHEL APOSTOLIC MINISTRIES (WOLVERHAMPTON)**
## **INDEX**
**for the year end 31 August 2025**
**Charity Information Page 1 to 9 Trustees Report Page 10 Balance Sheet Page 11 Statement of Financial Activities Pages 12-15 Notes to accounts Page 16 Independent Examiner's Report**
## **BETHEL APOSTOLIC MINISTRIES (WOLVERHAMPTON)**
## **CHARITY INFORMATION**
## **Trustees/Directors**
V. Walker D. Lewis M. Palmer R .Francis S. Billings T. Salmon
**Company Number 7746641**
**Charity Number 1147464**
## **Registered Office**
72, Willenhall Road Wolverhampton West Midlands WV1 2HJ
## **Independent Examiner**
Gary Peter Brookes FCA BSc 130 Wombourne Park Wombourne South Staffs WV5 0LY
## **Bankers**
Lloyds Bank PLc The Bridge Walsall
## **BETHEL APOSTOLIC MINISTRIES (WOLVERHAMPTON)**
## **Statement of Financial Activities ( includes summary of income and expenditure) for the year ended 31August 2025**
|**Unrestricted**
**Funds**
**2025**
**£**
**Income**
**Income from charitable activities**
Donations
2 38,316
**Total Income**
38,316
**Expenditure**
**Charitable Activities**
Church Running Costs
3 28,364
**Total Expenditure**
5 28,364
**Net Income**
9,952
**Reconciliation of Funds**
**Total funds brought forward**
137,967
**Total funds carried forward**
147,919|**Restricted**
**Funds**
**2025**
**£**
-
-
-
-
-
8,350
8,350|**Total **
**Funds**
**2025**
**£**
38,316|**Unrestricted**
**Funds**
**2024**
**£**
34,431|**Restricted**
**Funds**
**2024**
**£**
-|**Total**
**Funds**
**2024**
**£**
34,431|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|||38,316|34,431|-|34,431|
|||28,364|27,243|-|27,243|
|||28,364|27,243|-|27,243|
|||||||
|||9,952|7,188|-|7,188|
|||146,317|130,779|8,350|139,129|
|||156,269|137,967|8,350|146,317|
There were no recognised gains or losses for 2025 or 2024 other than those included in the Statement of Financial Activities
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## **BETHEL APOSTOLIC MINISTRIES (WOLVERHAMPTON)**
## **Balance Sheet as at 31 August 2025**
|Note
**Fixed Assets**
Tangible Assets for use by the church
7
**Current Assets**
Debtors
8
Bank & Cash
9
**Total current assets**
10
within one year
**Net Current assets**
**Total assets less current liabilities**
**Net Assets**
11
**The funds of the charity**
**Restricted Funds**
**Unrestricted Funds:**
General and Capital Funds
Designated Building Fund
**Total funds**
**Creditors :**amounts falling due|**2025**
£
£
89,514
7,374
60,306
67,680
925
66,755
156,269
156,269
8,350
135,919
12,000
156,269|**2024**
£
£
91,990
7,593
47,659
55,252
925
54,327
146,317
146,317
8,350
125,967
12,000
146,317|**2024**
£
£
91,990
7,593
47,659
55,252
925
54,327
146,317
146,317
8,350
125,967
12,000
146,317|
|---|---|---|---|
||67,680
925|55,252
925||
||||146,317|
||||146,317|
||||8,350
125,967
12,000|
||||146,317|
-
The directors have taken advantage of the Companies Act 2006 in not having these accounts audited under Section 477 (1). No members have required the company to obtain an audit of its accounts for the year in question in accordance with section 476
The Directors acknowledge their responsibilities for ensuring that the company keeps accounting records which comply with s386 and s387 of the Companies Act 2006 and for preparing accounts which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the company as at 31 August 2025 and of its profit for the year then ended in accordance with the requirements of s396 and which comply with the requirements of the Act relating to the accounts so far as applicable to the company.
The accounts have been prepared in accordance with the provisions in Part 15 of the Companies Act 2006 applicable to companies subject to the small companies regime.
Signed and approved on the behalf of the Board on
Name
Company number 7746641
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## **BETHEL APOSTOLIC MINISTRIES (WOLVERHAMPTON)**
## **otes to the accounts or the year to 31 August 2025**
## **Accounting Policies**
The charity is a Charitable Incorporated Organisation and constitutes a public benefit entity as defined by FRS102. The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice (SORP) applicable to charities i th i t i d ith th Fi i l R ti St d d li bl i th UK No changes have been made to the financial statements for previous years unless otherwise stated within the notes as a prior year adjustment.
## **Funds**
**Unrestricted funds** are income funds which are to be spent on the church's general purpose.
**Restricted funds** are donations or grants received for a specific object or invited by the church for a specific object. The funds may only be expended on the specific object for which they were given. Any balance remaining unspent at the end of each year must be carried forward as a balance on that fund.
## **Income**
Planned giving, collections and donations are recognised when received. Tax refunds are recognised when the incoming resource to which they relate is received. Grants and Legacies are accounted for when the church is legally entitled to the amounts due. All other income is recognised when it is receivable. All incoming resources are accounted for gross.
## **Resources expended**
Amounts received specifically for mission are dealt with as restricted funds. All other expenditure is generally recognised when it is incurred and is accounted for gross.
## **Fixed assets**
Equipment is capitalised if it can be used for more than one year, and cost at least £1,000. They are valued at cost.
Equipment And Furniture @ 25% Reducing Balance Mininbus @ 25% straight line Building @ 2% straight line
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## **BETHEL APOSTOLIC MINISTRIES (WOLVERHAMPTON) Notes to the accounts for the year to 31 August 2025**
## **2. (a) Voluntary Income**
|**2. (a) Voluntary Income**|||
|---|---|---|
|**2025**
**Unrestricted Restricted**
**£**
**£**
Tithes And Offerings
30,553
-
Gift Aid Tax Refund
7,763
-
38,316
-
**3. Costs of Charitable Activities**
**£**
**£**
Premises Costs
3,319
-
Utility Costs
5,270
-
Depreciation
2,476
-
Travel Costs
1,030
-
Convention and Events
1,389
-
Ministry costs
2,851
-
Gifts and Donations
2,243
-
Insurance
1,400
-
Office costs
1,965
-
Small Equipment
3,188
-
Governance ( as below)
938
-
Communication
1,420
-
Bank Charges
491
-
Security Costs
384
-
28,364
-|**Total**
**£**
30,553
7,763
38,316
**2025**
**£**
3,319
5,270
2,476
1,030
1,389
2,851
2,243
1,400
1,965
3,188
938
1,420
491
384
28,364|**2024**
**Total**
**£**
28,232
6,199|
|||34,431|
|||**2024**
**£**
5,989
5,585
2,476
44
891
1,828
1,874
2,647
1,644
1,081
938
1,470
392
384|
|||27,243|
|**4. Governance expenditure**
Independent Examiner Fees
Companies House Charges|**2025**
**£**
925
13
938|**2024**
**£**
925
13|
|---|---|---|
|||938|
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## **BETHEL APOSTOLIC MINISTRIES (WOLVERHAMPTON)**
## **Notes to the accounts cont'd**
## **for the year to 31 August 2025**
## **5. Net movement in funds for the year**
The net movement in funds for the year is stated after charging:
||**2025**|**2024**|
|---|---|---|
||**£**|**£**|
|Independent Examination|925
|925|
|Depreciation|2,476
|2,476|
## **6. Staff Costs**
There were no paid staff in the year
## **Trustees remuneration and expenses**
No remuneration or expenses were paid to the trustees in the year
## **7. Tangible fixed assets for use by the Charity**
|Cost as at 1 September 2024
Cost as at 31 August 2025
Depreciation as at 1 September 2024
Charge for the year
Depreciation as at 31 August 2025
Net book Value as at 31 August 2025
Net book Value as at 31 August 2024|**Church**
**Premises**
**£**
119,640
119,640
28,068
2,393
30,461
89,179
91,572|**Equipment**
**& Furniture**
**£**
10,662
10,662
10,244
83
10,327
335
418|**TOTAL**
**£**
130,302|
|---|---|---|---|
||||130,302|
||||38,312
2,476|
||||40,788|
|||||
||||89,514|
|||||
||||91,990|
|**8. Debtors**
Gift Aid due
Other Debtor|**2025**
**£**
6,874
500
7,374|**2024**
**£**
5,493
2,100|
|---|---|---|
|||7,593|
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## **BETHEL APOSTOLIC MINISTRIES (WOLVERHAMPTON) Notes to the accounts cont'd for the year to 31 August 2025**
|**9.Bank and Cash**
Bank Account
Accrual
Other Creditor
**11. Funds**
**Brought**
**Forward**
**2024**
**£**
**Restricted Funds**
Insurance Claim-Minibus
8,350
**Designated Funds**
Building Fund
12,000
**Unrestricted Funds**
Capital funds
100,000
General Funds
25,967
**Total Funds**
146,317
**10.Creditors :**amounts falling due in one year|**Income **
**£**
-
-
-
38,316
38,316|**2025**
**£**
60,306
60,306
925
-
925
**Expenditure**
**£**
-
-
-
28,364
28,364|**2024**
**£**
47,659|
|---|---|---|---|
||||47,659|
||||925
-|
||||925|
||||**Carried**
**Forward**
**2025**
**£**
8,350
12,000
100,000
35,919|
||||156,269|
The minbus purchased using the National Lottery Community Fund was stolen The replacement will be purchased using the Insurance Claim received.
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## **BETHEL APOSTOLIC MINISTRIES (WOLVERHAMPTON) Independent Examiners Report For the Year Ended 31 August 2025**
I report on the accounts for the year ended 31 August 2025 set out on the following pages
## **Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner**
The trustees ( who are also directors of the company for the purposes of company law) are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year under section 144(2) of the Charities Act 2011 and that an independent examination is needed
Having satisfied myself that the charity is not subject to audit under company law and is eligible for independent examination, it is my responsibility to:
(1) Examine the accounts under section 145 of the 2011 Act;
(2) To follow the procedures laid down in the general directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5) (b) of the 2011 Act, and
(3) To state whether particular matters have come to my attention.
## **Independent Examiner's Statement**
I have completed my examination . I confirm that no matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect :
- (1) accounting records were not kept in respect of the company as required by section 386 of the 2006 Act or
- (2) the accounts do not accord with those records
- (3) the accounts do not comply with the accounting requirements of section 396 of the 2006 Act other than any requirement that the accounts give a 'true and fair view ' which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination ;or
- (4) the accounts have not been prepared in accordance with the methods and principles of the Statement of Recommended Practice for accounting and reporting by charities applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland ( FRS102).
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 a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
Name Gary Peter Brookes Relevant Professional Qualifications FCA BSc Address 130 Wombourne Park Wolverhampton South Staffs WV5 0LY
Date :