Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From 01/09/2022 To 31/08/2023
Charity name: Hope Church Bedlington
Charity registration number: 1153786
Objectives and Activities
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SORP reference
Summary of the purposes of Para 1.17 1) To advance Christianity in Northumberland
the charity as set out in its and elsewhere, by any means or medium that is
governing document or may become available, in accordance with the
Statement of Doctrine set out in the Schedule
2) To relieve poverty and/or provide care for
those who are in need because of sickness, age,
distress or some other reason.
3) To advance education both general and
vocational for children or adults but always
within the principles of the Christian faith
Summary of the main Para 1.17 and 1) The Church holds Sunday services which are
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activities in relation to those open to members of the public and profiled in
purposes for the public our publicity material. Three different “Kids
benefit, in particular, the Church” groups are also held during the Sunday
activities, projects or services services, offering games and Christian teaching
identified in the accounts.
to children aged 1 to 18 years old.
2) The Church continues to run weekly small
group meetings which offer those attending the
opportunity for support, furthering their faith
and prayer.
3) The Church began to establish a community
garden which will provide a space for the local
community
4) The Church opened a community clothes hub
to provide free school uniform and other
children’s clothing.
Statement confirming Para 1.18 The trustees are aware of guidance issued by the
whether the trustees have charity commission and have regard to this
had regard to the guidance when making decisions.
issued by the Charity
Commission on public
benefit
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| Policy on grant making | Para 1.38 | The primary objective of the CIO is not specifically grant-making and no specific policy exists. Individual requests are considered by the Church leaders based on their merit and their fit with the Church values as set out in the Schedule to the Trust Deed. |
| Policy on social investment including program related investment |
Para 1.38 | Social investment is not undertaken by the CIO |
| Contribution made by volunteers |
Para 1.38 | The CIO recognises the significant contribution made by volunteers in pursuing its objectives. |
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Achievements and Performance
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| Achievements and Performance | Achievements and Performance | Achievements and Performance |
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| 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 | The main Sunday Meetings for Hope Church continue to attract new people to the Church. Mid-week groups for church members or those interested in joining The Church are on-going. In the Christmas period the Church Members carried out “acts of kindness” during which many activities were carried out to contribute to the local and global community (e.g. litter picking, donating to local food bank). The CIO continued to employ a full-time leader as well as taking on a part-time community clothes hub manager in April 2023. The Church financially supports, and its members practically support, the charity ‘R21’ which works with families who have suffered from domestic abuse. A community garden was established, taking over a piece of derelict land in Bedlington Station. A team of Church members have volunteered to clear the land and begin to |
establish a community garden. The aim of the garden is to serve to local community and particularly the estate in which it is situated, giving a space for activities that help foster relationships that care and support the community as well as a space for the community to gather and experience nature, growth and creativity. A clothes bank has been setup by Hope Church. A team of volunteers, led by a clothes hub manager sort donated clothing to provide free school uniform to anyone in need of it as well as other children’s clothing.
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| Achievements against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | |
| Performance of fundraising activities against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | |
| Investment performance against objectives |
Para 1.41 | |
| Other |
Financial Review
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Review of the charity’s Para 1.21 At the end of the financial year the CIO had an
financial position at the end excess of income over expenditure of £15,258
of the period and a total expenditure of £80,431. During the
year 3 months operating expenses were
continually held as reserves. The Church
continues to receive regular donations from its
members.
Statement explaining the Para 1.22 The CIO aims to hold on reserve sufficient funds
policy for holding reserves to meet anticipated expenditure over the
stating why they are held following 3-month period. At this stage in the
CIO’s development, to do anything more than
this is unrealistic, though the Trustees are aware
the CIO has a 3-month term commitment on the
lease of the Community Help Hub premises.
A building fund exists, and the associated funds
are reserved for the purpose of establishing
premises.
Amount of reserves held Para 1.22 £74,562
Reasons for holding zero Para 1.22 N/A
reserves
Details of fund materially in Para 1.24 N/A
deficit
Explanation of any Para 1.23 N/A
uncertainties about the
charity continuing as a going
concern
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| The charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising) |
Para 1.47 | The majority of the church income comes from donations from individuals who support the objectives of the CIO. |
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| 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 | The major risk is that an unexpected fall in monthly donations to the Church leaves it unable to meet its outgoings. As the CIO does not at this time own assets, most of its outgoings can be reduced quickly. The exceptions are the employment of a church leader and rental and utility bills for the Community Help Hub premises (although the CIO has negotiated a 3-month noticeperiod on |
the premises to mitigate the latter risk). These are the potential vulnerable areas for the CIO. Other
Structure, Governance and Management
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| Type of governing document (trust deed,royal charter) |
Para 1.25 | CIO Constitution dated 21stDecember 2014 |
| How is the charity constituted? (e.g unincorporated association, CIO) |
Para 1.25 | CIO |
| 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 | Additional trustees may be appointed for a term of up to 5 years by resolution of the existing trustees, subject to the nominated trustee signing a declaration of willingness to act as a Trustee and a statement agreeing to uphold the doctrines set out in the Basis of Faith produced byThe Evangelical Alliance. |
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The CIO has in place a written procedure for the
appointment of new Trustees
Policies and procedures
adopted for the induction and Para 1.51
training of trustees
Hope Church is part of the Catalyst Network
family of churches. It is also a member of the
The charity’s organisational Evangelical Alliances and the Churches Child
structure and any wider Para 1.51 Protection Advisory Service (Thirtyone:eight).
network with which the
charity works
Hope Church enjoys a strong relationship with
The Catalyst Network of Churches, particularly
Relationship with any related Para 1.51 Mosaic Church Leeds, which leads our local
parties partnership.
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| Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees |
Para 1.51 | The CIO has in place a written procedure for the appointment of new Trustees |
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| The charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works |
Para 1.51 | Hope Church is part of the Catalyst Network family of churches. It is also a member of the Evangelical Alliances and the Churches Child Protection Advisory Service (Thirtyone:eight). |
| Relationship with any related parties |
Para 1.51 | Hope Church enjoys a strong relationship with The Catalyst Network of Churches, particularly Mosaic Church Leeds, which leads our local partnership. |
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Reference and Administrative details
| Charityname | Hope Church Bedlington |
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| Other name the charityuses | |
| Registered charitynumber | 1153786 |
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Charity’s principal address Community Help Hub
30 Front Street West
Bedlington
Northumberland
NE22 5UB
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Name of
person (or
Dates acted if not for whole body) entitled
Trustee name Office (if any)
year to appoint
trustee (if
any)
Sally Rose-Marie Chairperson
1
Poxon
Dennis Beverley Clive Secretary
2
Fancett
3 Adrian Mills Gibbins
4 Thomas Gallagher Appointed 15/10/23
Oliver Nicholas Appointed 21/1/24
5
Seymour
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– Corporate trustees names of the directors at the date the report was approved Director name N/A
Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity
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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 |
N/A |
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| Name and objects of the charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects |
N/A |
| Details of arrangements for safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity’s own assets |
N/A |
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Additional information (optional)
Type of Name Address
adviser
Independent David Fielding DCM Business Services, 19 Station Street, Bedlington Station,
Examiner Northumberland, NE22 7JN
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Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information)
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. Sign•d on behalf of the charity's trustees Sl9natsFre(s1 Full name(sl Sally Poxon Adrian Gibbins Posltlon {eg Secrfrtary. Chair etc Chair Trustee Date 1512124
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Charity Name No (if any)
Hope Church Bedlington 1153786
Receipts and payments accounts CC16a
For the period Period start date Period end date
To
from 01/09/2022 31/08/2023
Section A Receipts and payments
Unrestricted Restricted Endowment
Total funds Last year
funds funds funds
to the nearest
to the nearest £ to the nearest £ to the nearest £ to the nearest £
£
A1 Receipts
Donations from members 70,686 - - 70,686 66,021
Donations from special gift days 2,429 50 - 2,479 22,724
Gift Aid Tax refund 17,641 12 - 17,653 20,234
Funding received - - - - -
Bank interest 194 2,881 - 3,075 1,163
Other income 1,796 - - 1,796 127
Sub total (Gross income for AR) 92,746 2,943 - 95,689 110,269
A2 Asset and investment sales,
(see table).
- - - -
- - - - -
Sub total - - - - -
Total receipts 92,746 2,943 - 95,689 110,269
A3 Payments
Staff remuneration 37,720 - - 37,720 33,915
Evagelism & Alpha 1,521 - - 1,521 2,425
Overseas Ministry & Support 3,000 3,000 1,000
Conferences, training & travel 623 - - 623 756
Childrens' & Young People work exps 818 - - 818 542
Venue hire 6,256 - - 6,256 7,213
Rent, utilities & maintenance 10,649 - - 10,649 8,785
Community Projects 3,569 3,569 -
Housing Project/Debt Advice 6,600 - - 6,600 9,683
Gifts & donations 3,463 - - 3,463 4,464
Church weekend/Catalyst Festival exps 4,113 - - 4,113 150
Professional services 1,756 - - 1,756 10,216
Admin & support expenses 343 - - 343 407
Sub total [ 80,431 ] - - 80,431 79,556
A4 Asset and investment
purchases, (see table)
- - - -
- - - -
Sub total [ - ] - - - -
Total payments 80,431 - - 80,431 79,556
Net of receipts/(payments) 12,315 2,943 - 15,258 30,713
A5 Transfers between funds - - - - -
A6 Cash funds last year end 62,247 185,779 - 248,026 217,312
Cash funds this year end 74,562 188,722 - 263,284 248,025
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Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period
| Categories B1 Cash funds B2 Other monetary assets B4 Assets retained for the charity’s own use B5 Liabilities B3 Investment assets |
Co-operative Bank Account Virgin Money Deposit Account Details Details Barclays Current Account Cambridge & Counties 95-Day Notice Savings Account Reliance Bank Account Details Hampshire Trust 120-Day Notice Savings Account Details Total cash funds (agree balances with receipts and payments account(s)) Details |
Unrestricted funds to nearest £ 15,362 8,043 51,157 - - 74,562 OK Unrestricted funds to nearest £ - - - - - Fund to which asset belongs Fund to which asset belongs Fund to which liability relates |
Restricted funds to nearest £ - - - 81,933 79,800 26,989 188,722 OK Restricted funds to nearest £ - - - - - Cost (optional) - - - - - Cost (optional) - - - - - - Amount due (optional) - - - - |
Endowment funds to nearest £ - - - - |
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| Endowment funds to nearest £ - - - - - Current value (optional) - - - - - Current value (optional) - - - - - - When due (optional) |
Signed by one or two trustees on behalf of all the trustees
- Date of Signature Print Name approval Sally Poxon 22/03/2024
CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES Independent examinerfs report on the accounts Section A Independent Examinèr s Report Report to the trustOosI On accourts for the yoar 3 Isr 14dMff 2&)Z3 Charfty no (rfan Iigil8 Sot ¢)ut on pag•8 I report to the trustees on my examination of th8 aCUnIS ol the above charity (Ihe Trnst") for year eTrJed R•spon$lbllltl•8 and Ag the charity trte8S ofthe Trust. w)U are rmible for the preparation basls of report of the accounts in th th8 wuirernents of the Charities Act 2011 fthe W. I rewt In respad d my 0xaminath of tho T$ aft(nts &irriod oul er sedion 145 of the 2011 A(a and in caryiThJ (xrt my exan4nation, I under sedM)n 14515Xb) of the ACL Indop8ndant I have (aynploted my examinatson. I ccyffimi that no material matters have oxamlnerfs statement ¢>Jme io my attent#)n in connection wth the examinatv)n which gives me Cause to tjeliove that In. any materlal th8Ador with th8 examinat to attentim S1Kxj be (trawl in ordor to enable a e the in the brnckets rfthey do not appty. sned. 11 1•*3 R•lovant prof•ulonal quallficatlon(s) or ljody Ilf any>: Addro$8: IER October 2018
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