Bethel Community Church Report and Accounts 31 December 2024
Bethel Community Church Trustees Annual Report for Period 1 January 2024 to 31 December 2024 Reference and Admlnlstratson Detalls Charity name: Other names the charlty 1$ known by: Charity's registered number: Charity's principal address: Charity's public address: Bethel Communty Church BCC 1147497 Bethel Communty Churth, Biedey. Bradford. 46 Biedey Lane. Bradford, BD4 &4A Trustee namo Office (if any) Dates acted rf not for the whole ear Deceased 3010612024 Frank Bruntlett Beverte Cha man Andrew Dennison Mar aret Dennison Amanda Thom son Andrew Cha man Jonathan Bi Secreta Chai reasurer rson em Resi ned 2911212024 The above are all appointed by the Church Membgrs who are the governing body of the church. The Custodian Trustees are.. Trustee name Frank Bruntlett Muriel Bruntlett Mar aret Denni50n Amanda Thom son Dates acted rf not for the whole DaSed 3010612024 ear Professlonal advisor Andrew S Parker {IndeFendent Examiner} 16 Foundry Close Hatton Lancaster LA2 6FE
Bethel Community Church Trustees Annual Report for Period 1 January 2023 to 31 December 2023 (continued) Structhrè, govomance, and management Bethel Communrty Church is a Trust, their goveming document being a Trust Deed. Ail Trustees, being Custodian Trustees or Charity Trustees afe appointed at the Annual General Meeting of the Church by the Church Members. Bethel Communty Church is a member of the Wesleyan Reform Union of Churches, the Evangelical Ailiance. Objectivès and Activities To promote Christianity in Bierley and the Bradford Area and provide opportunities for Christian experience and gro%Mh for rts members and adherents. A variety of opportunities lo explore and experience Christian faith is offered. This embraces artivities for all ages including children and young people. To provide a building and actiVFties that can be of benefrt to the local community and events are held throughout Ihe year to encourage social interaction. In addition to a full-time paid minister and a part-kn'me cleaner, volunteers from the membership contribLrte gatlY to the ongoing life of the church and its many activities A¢hievem•nts and Porforrnance Our work lo support all members of our church communty through drfficult limes has continued. Messy Church. which is an initiative to provide a safe environment for families to engage wilh Christianity has continued on a monthly basis. This commences wth a meal and is followed wrth activities and a short message and son9. It aayS has a theme based on the churGh calendar or seasonal events. Families from wrthin our community are able to attend without charge. It is amazing to see Ihe many beneffts of su¢h a time as this. Our building is being used by a local Christian Youth Organization for a variety of session5 to engage wrth the young people in our area. Wrth grant funding we have soughl to meet the needs spiritually and physically of both young arKI old. This has included a variety of events through the Summer and Autumn. The work to provide soGial housing nexi to the church is complete and we have welcomed people from a variety of countries into the area. some of whom have joined in our actrvities. Sadly, after the resignation of our minister on 29th December, with no one being willing or able to take a lead, a decision was made on 2tyJ January 2025 to close the church and rf(s ministry. As there will be further finanal and praclical transathons this will be reported on in the next financial year.
Bethel Community Church Trustees Annual Report for Period 1 January 2023 to 31 December 2023 (continued) Financial Review Although we do not have a ServeS policy as such our aim is to use our financial reserves to make Bethel Community Church a place where people want to be l)oth from a farth and practical point of view. Our main source of funding is from our own people sorne of whom give sacnficially for the benefrt of the church. We are able to daim some funding via the Grft Aid Scheme. We have also received funding from an outside agency for Wellbaing to support those viithin and outside the church. Declaration I dedare, in my capacity of Chartty Trustee, that.. the trustees have approved the report above., and have authorised me to Slgn it on their behalf. Signature.. Full Name.. Margaret Dennison Date.. March 19. 2025
Bethel Community Church Receipts and payments account for the yèar ended 31 December 2024 2024 2024 2024 2023 Notes Restrcted Unrestrided Totsl Total Receipts Collections Gift Day HMRC Gift Aid Earned income Grants Appeals Interest Received Total ReIpts 26,511 1,660 5,683 2.153 26,511 1,660 5,683 2.153 15,500 24.542 1,160 5,248 800 9,705 1.535 20 15.500 Payments Ministerfs Remuneration and expenses Youth Work8r Fees Building utilities Building- maintenance and repairs Cleaning Ministy expenses Union and Circutt Lewy Children's and YP Ministry Stationery and Copier Expenses Outreach Ministry Hospitality including gifts and flowers Fees Total Payments 7.500 1,485 395 19,669 27,169 1,485 1.910 2,213 515 3,585 587 1,682 599 3,410 3.763 22.441 1,200 2,304 1,264 702 67 579 1,030 940 3,790 2,603 1,515 2.213 515 626 587 2,959 1,682 599 3.410 1.974 1,789 Net Receiptsi(Payments) Cash funds last year end Cash fund this year end (310) 573 263 4.899 4,589 2,093
Bethel Community Church Statement of assets and liabilities As at 31 December 2024 Unrestricted Funds Restricted Funds Total Cash Funds Cash Account Current Account 318 318 263 263 Signed on beha of all the trustees Margaret Dennison March 19. 2025
Indepondent examin•rfs report to the Trustee$ of Bethel Community Church I report on the accounls of the Charity for the year ended 31 Dernber 2024. R•spectiv• responsibilities of trustees and examiner The charity's trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The charity's trustees consider that an audrt is not required for this year under section 144{2) of the Charities Act 2011 (the 2011 Act) and that an independent examination is not needed it is my responsibilty to: examine the accounts under section 145 of the 2011 Act", to follow the procedures laid down in the General Directors given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act., and to state whether particular matters have come to my attention. l Basis of indepèndent examiner's report My examination was carried out in accordance with the General Directions gNen by the Charity Commission. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charty and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts, and the seeking of explanations from you as trustees conMIng any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the eviden 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 limrted to those matters set out in the statement below. Independent examlnerfs statement In connectFon 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.. to keep accounting records in accordan with section 130 of the 2011 Act: and to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting cordS and to comply with the accounting requirements of the 2011 Act have not been 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. Andrew S Parker Chartered Accountant 16 Foundry Close Halton Lancaster LA2 6FE 21 April 2025
Bethel Community Church Notes to the Accounts for the year ended 31 December 2024 1. Grants Wesleyan RU Tong Wellbeing Hub Bradford Cty Challenge 7.500 7,000