2025-04-05-accounts

Trustees’ Annual Report for the period

From 06.04.2024 Period start date to 05.04.2025 Period end date

Charity name: WEST DERBY NEIGHBOURHOOD CHURCH

Charity registration number: 1151940

Objectives and Activities

	SORP reference
Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document	Para 1.17	The objectives of the trust for the public benefit are to advance the Christian faith in accordance with the statement of beliefs contained within the trust document and to fulfil such other purposes which are exclusively charitable. In order to fulfil its charitable obligations its purposes include the advancement of religion, relief of poverty, social cohesion, the advancement of education and the advancement of environmental protection and improvement.
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	Advancement of Religion West Derby Neighbourhood Church is committed to advancing the Christian faith by enabling as many people as possible to worship at our church and to become part of our church community as well as loving and caring for each other as Jesus in the neighbourhood. This mission is based on John 1:14, ‘The Word became flesh and blood and moved into the neighbourhood’ so we are able to reach into and beyond our local community.  Services and prayer meetings held each week  Children and Youth work  Mission work and overseas support is facilitated by financial support through ASIALink and missionary work through the Bulgarian Church  Bible-based courses  Links are maintained with local churches through membership of Churches Together

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		Relief of poverty  The Helping Hands Fund gives grants of money through the year to support poor and needy families.  The Helping Hands Fund Christmas Hampers Project distributes food hampers, children’s presents and gifts of money towards energy costs each year.  Financial support for students beginning Higher Education (text books, software, etc.)  Signposting and enabling money management and debt counselling advice  Food and clothing collection for the homeless Social Cohesion  Weekly community coffee morning  Churches Together promotes outdoor services at Christmas and Easter for community participation. These services are attended by upwards of 400 people.  Weekly hub meeting for adults with special needs (True Colours) and playgroup provision for mums and tots (Pebbles)  Food Bank collection  Good relations are maintained with a local pub, where a monthly lunch club is held. There are also occasional performances in the pub such as carol singing at Christmas.  Teenage afer school drop In. Space for them to find friends and find a place to develop socially. The Advancement of Education  Weekly hub meetings for adults with special needs (True Colours) and playgroup provision for mums and tots (Pebbles) The Advancement of Environmental Protection and Improvement  A wildflower garden is maintained at the front of church to encourage biodiversity.  A vegetable garden is maintained by church members and the ‘crops’ distributed to the church fellowship

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		 Weekly zero food waste collection is collected and distributed through the church  Recycling is actively promoted, alongside eco-friendly initiatives such as the compost bin and reducing energy use through cladding and the purchase of a combi-boiler so water is not heated unnecessarily.
Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit	Para 1.18	The trustees have considered the Commission’s guidance on Public Benefit and the specific guidance on charities for the advancement of religion. In particular, we enable ordinary people to live out their faith as part of our local, national and international community through worship, , discipleship, pastoral care, prayer, mission and outreach work. All the activities of church are open to members of the public and none is exclusively for church members.

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	SORP reference
Policy on grant making	Para 1.38	Grant making in the form of gifts for charities, needy individuals and families constitutes a material part of our charitable activities. The choice of charitable organisations is based on recommendations by church members. A work party identifying a range of organisations to whom we will gift is currently compiling a list to encompass local, national and international charities. Gifts for recipients through the Helping Hands Fund are based on recommendations received from members of the church. The Christmas Hamper Project receives recommendations from Liverpool Social Services through their Family Support Workers. Two local schools also nominate needy families. This policy has enabled us to achieve our aims of being ‘Jesus in the neighbourhood’ through supporting local, national and international organisations.
Policy on social investment including program related investment	Para 1.38
		The contribution made by volunteers

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Contribution made by volunteers	Para 1.38	towards the success of the various church activities described above is significant.  Coffee Morning – 12 volunteers (30 hours pw)  True Colours – 10 volunteers (40 hours pw)  Pebbles – 8 volunteers (24 hours pw)  Children’s activities and Youth work – 20 volunteers (200 hours annually)  Helping Hands activities including the Christmas Hamper Project – 45 volunteers (30 hours annually plus 140 hours during the pre-Christmas prep and delivery window)  Zero Waste Food Collection/Food Bank involvement – 4 volunteers (100 hours annually)  Homeless support – 4 volunteers (48 hours annually)  Food Bank collection – 1 volunteer (52 hours annually)  Lunch club at pub – 3 volunteers (6 hours pw)  Teenage after school drop-in activities: 8 volunteers. 20 hours pw.
Other		Most church members work as unpaid volunteers in the various church activities and ministries to help further the charity’s objectives.

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	 Weekly church services for the local and extended community create a socially cohesive network within the church that extends into the local community  Weekly children’s activities promote religious learning and practice  Weekly youth group plus special events such as annual attendance at Merseyside Christian Youth Camps enable young people to explore what the Christian religion is all about and creates social links across churches and communities across Merseyside.  The teenage after-school club gives expanding opportunities for local school children to be in a safe space where they can enjoy games activities or just chill out with a coffee.  Weekly coffee morning for the

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	elderly and alone in the community
	which provides friendship and
	support and promotes social
	cohesion
	The Helping Hands Fund provides
	financial gifts, support and
	signposting for needy families and
	individuals helping them cope with
	their financial predicaments.
	The annual Helping Hands
	Christmas Hamper Project provides
	food, presents and financial gifts for
	needy families. The church works
	alongside Liverpool Social
	Services’ Family Support Workers
	in providing this facility thus
	creating a pwerful network of
	provision which connects local
	government provision and church
	cohesion
	The church is a drop off point for
	North Liverpool Food Bank as well
	as providing food, clothes and
	support for the homeless.
	These latter initiatives enable
	people and families in need to
	receive financial, physical,
	emotional and spiritual help.
	The ‘True Colours’ adult special
	needs hub gives weekly support to
	adults with additional needs
	through craft, cooking, games and
	other activities developing much
	needed social skills
	The mums and tots group, Pebbles,
	provides an essential meeting place
	for families in the community,
	developing networks and links for
	those who attend.

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Achievements against objectives set	Para 1.41	In terms of reviewing our achievement against the principle objectives outlined above we can see the following successful patterns.  Numbers of attendees for the weekly Coffee Morning, Pebbles and True Colours continue to remain high and their success is seen in the atmosphere and achievements of those who continue to attend.  Helping Hands continues to successfully assist the needy during the year, an achievement which the Christmas Hamper Project builds

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		upon. This can be seen in the number of families we helped (22 families) and the number of children who were given gifts (41 children). The network of support and provision included Family Support Workers, Teachers and Church members. 30 members of church volunteered to assist with buying goods, presents and making up the hampers, as well as delivering them.  Representatives from ASIALInk and the Bulgarian Church have presented overviews demonstrating how successful their missionary work has been in both Asia and Bulgaria.  The church’s role within the activities of West Derby’s Churches Together which include open air services at Easter and Christmas demonstrates its effectiveness in bringing the community of West Derby together in praise, worship and fellowship. Upwards of 400 attend each of the open air services.  Reduced energy bills illustrate the effectiveness of the eco policies promoted in the church, along with the distribution of the vegetable crops from the vegetable garden.  Attendance at Space, the after- school club held at church, fluctuates between 12 -25 depending on events. As a result of coming to this some young people have now accessed other church based youth activities . We would summarise the impact of the positive and long term achievements as being extremely beneficial on both an individual and societal level.
Performance of fundraising activities against objectives set	Para 1.41
Investment performance against objectives	Para 1.41
Other

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Financial Review

Financial Review
Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period	Para 1.21	Income of £52,236 with an expenditure of £108,054 plus cash funds at last year end of £95,185 gives a reserve balance of £39,367.
Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held	Para 1.22	The salary of the recently employed part- time Youth Worker will be met through the expenditure of the reserves over the next few years.
Amount of reserves held	Para 1.22	£39,367
Reasons for holding zero reserves	Para 1.22
Details of fund materially in deficit	Para 1.24
Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern	Para 1.23

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The charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising)	Para 1.47	Income comes principally from regular giving, one off gifts from church members, associated gift aid tax refunds and grants from the local authority. These resources support the key objectives of the charity through the generosity of the church members.
Investment policy and objectives including any social investment policy adopted	Para 1.46
A description of the principal risks facing the charity	Para 1.46
Other

Structure, Governance and Management

Description of charity’s trusts:
Type of governing document (trust deed, royal charter)	Para 1.25	The trust is a registered charity, number 1151940. The type of governing document is a trust deed.
How is the charity constituted? (e.g unincorporated association, CIO)	Para 1.25	The trust is constituted under a trust deed dated 15thMarch 2013 as amended on 6th November 2022

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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	New trustees are appointed by the existing trustees with no time limit on their service. Trustee selection is based on the recognition and identification of an individual’s spiritual gifts, practical talents and how they would be used within the structure of the trust itself.

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Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees	Para 1.51	Induction of new trainees takes the form of in house training using documentation from the Charity Commission.
The charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works	Para 1.51	The trustees are responsible for Spiritual oversight and religious practice in accordance with the provisions of the trust deed Health and Safety Buildings management Safeguarding Church management and administration including policies
Relationship with any related parties	Para 1.51	West Derby Neighbourhood Church became part of a local church network with Frontline Trust with whom a service agreement and contract was drawn up between Frontline Trust and the trustees of WDNC. Services provided include the employment, line management and mentoring of our Pastor through their HR Department. Frontline invoice us for his wages each month and provides mentoring and training facilities for both him and the church leadership. Frontline also support our children’s work through preparation of Sunday School materials and provide policy preparation and support.
Other		FRONTLINE TRUST is a charitable company limited by guarantee registered in England and Wales with the registered company number 05442834 and registered charity number 1109814

Reference and Administrative details

Charity name	West Derby Neighbourhood Church
Other name the charity uses
Registered charity number	1151940
Charity’s principal address	25 St James Close West Derby LIVERPOOL L12 7JU

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Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20	Trustee name	Office (if any)	Dates acted if not for whole year	Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint trustee (ifany)
	Frank Driessen	Chair
	Judith Daley	Secretary
	Brian Briggs	Trustee
	Robert John Jones	Trustee
	Colin John Gregg	Trustee

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

Director name

Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity

Trustee name Dates acted if not for whole year

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Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others

Description of the assets held in this capacity

Name and objects of the charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects

Details of arrangements for safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity’s own assets

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Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)

Type of	Name	Address
adviser

Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information)

Exemptions from disclosure

Reason for non-disclosure of key personnel details

Other optional information

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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) Frank Driessen

Full name(s) Frank Driessen

Position (eg Secretary, Chair Chair, etc)

Date

5[th] February 2026

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CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES Receipts and payments accounts CC16a For the perlod from Section A Receipts and payments Unrestrlcted funds Endowment funds to n••r•st £ Total funds Restrlcted funds Last year to th8 maresl to tro nwrest £ to the n8are8t £ to the nearesi £ A1 Recel ts Fa Church Omerf Gttt ￿ded In¢¢Mr¢ ec131 Pf ects C￿￿Cli(￿S Glfls Recewed Electronic Card Otterin Interesi 9,380 33,094 1,533 2,fj35 B,309 25,438 185 16.226 647 98 33,094 IOth8r 125 12$ 3,001 Hhfftc Refu Sub total(Gross income for AR) 52,236 52.236 50.903 A2 Asset and investment sales, see table . Sub total 52,236 52,236 50.903 A3Pa mènts Llderlchurch Outreach S8rvic8S Youth Work Outsid8 Grfts pgaker ExpEn￿S F￿al Light Water SurKJrips. Grfls Cl&anir¥J Other Church Act￿￿tIeS AdTrin￿1rJI￿n Special Prqects Pastual Care 6uildin FÉfurbishrmntlf quiprrEnt H81ping Hands Grfts 120 2,078 167 739 2￿ 728 4.700 2.rrtio 1.35a 2,899 618 Sub total 108,054 1(rf,054 41,911 A4 Asset and Investment purchases. (see table) Sub total Totalpayments 108.054 108.054 41.9q1 Net of receipts/(payments) A5 Transfers betwoen funds A6 Cash funds last year end Cash fittmls this year end 55.818 55.818 8,992 95,185 95,185 39,367 39,367 95.185 Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period Unreslrictod funds to £ Restncted funds Endowmeni funds Cate9orl•s Deta..Is to rnarest £ to mart.t £ 81Ca lthky Tr￿1 Bank attx>unts ISS) 31.n8

y Tntsi tbrKJsrt Acc￿rt H¥¥ts Bank 2.341 Total cash funds 39,367 Unrestrlctod funds to rn¥¢st £ Restrlcted funds Endowment funds Delalls to rnwest £ to rnarest £ B2 (Xher monetary assets t Irfjlonall (atrrert val Details B3 Investment assets FWKI to Tlich a55et Deiails l00i<Jnllll Currert ¥#1 B4 Assets retained for the charity's own ￿￿e FEnl to Tllch lialllity r¢ls Details B5 Liablliiies SSgned by one or trustees on behaw of al the Iwslees Switure Prnl Name Date of approval Z6 CCXX R2 aC￿UnIS (SS) 0510212026

CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES Independent examiner's report on the accounts Section A Independent Examiner's Report Report to the trustee8 On accounts for the year onded hPliL 201£ Charity no (if any lifig Set out on pag88 I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity ￿he Trustl for the year ended Responslbilitie8 and basis of report As the charitys trustees, you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities AGt 2011 ("the Ad.). I report in respect of my examination of the Tnjsfs accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in Garrying out my examination, I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5){b) of the Act. Independont examinetrs Statsment I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination (8tk8￿￿at d￿clOs*￿) which gives me cause to believe that in, any material respect: the accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Charities Art; or the accounts did not accord with the accounting records. or the accounts did not comply with the applicable requirements conceming the form and content of accounts set out in the Charilies (Accounts and Report8) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement that the accounts giv6 a 'true and fair, view which is not a matter considered a8 part of an independent examination. I have no cOn￿mS and have come across no other matters in connection with examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. . Please d8let8 the words in Ihe brackets rfthey do not apply. Signed: 201L Name: f•kLLL Relevant professlonal qualification(s) or body IER f c Oct 2018

(If any): Address: ILq£￿. Section B Disclosure Only complete rf the examiner needs to highlight material matter3 of Goncern (see CC32, Independent examination of charity account8: directions and guidance for examiners). Give here brief detslls of any items that th8 examiner wishes to dl8close. IER Oct 2018