## **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** **----- Start of picture text -----**
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
1.19
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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**Additional information (optional)** You may choose to include further statements where relevant about: ||SORP reference|| |---|---|---| |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.| |Other||| ## **Achievements and Performance** **----- Start of picture text -----**
SORP reference
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|**Achievements and Performance**|**Achievements and Performance**|**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|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. ## **Additional information (optional)** You may choose to include further statements where relevant about: |**Additional information (optional)**
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You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:| |---|---|---| |||| |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** **----- Start of picture text -----**
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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## **Additional information (optional)** You may choose to include further statements where relevant about: |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.| |---|---|---| |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** |Description of charity’s
trusts:||| |---|---|---| |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.| **----- Start of picture text -----**
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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| |---|---|---| |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.| |Other||| ## **Reference and Administrative details** |Charityname|Hope Church Bedlington| |---|---| |Other name the charityuses|| |Registered charitynumber|1153786| **----- Start of picture text -----**
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 **----- Start of picture text -----**
Trustee name Dates acted if not for whole year
N/A
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## **Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others** |Description of the assets
held in this capacity|N/A| |---|---| |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
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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 ## **Other optional information** 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 **----- Start of picture text -----**
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 £**
**-**
**-**
**-**
**-**
**-**
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**(optional)**
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**funds**
**to nearest £**
**-**
**-**
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**(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 aC￿UnIS ol the above charity (Ihe Trnst") for year eTrJed R•spon$lbllltl•8 and Ag the charity tr￿te8S ofthe Trust. w)U are ￿r￿mible for the preparation basls of report of the accounts in ￿th th8 wuirernents of the Charities Act 2011 fthe W. I rewt In respad d my 0xaminath￿ of tho T￿￿$ 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 S1Kx￿j be (trawl in ordor to enable a e the in the brnckets rfthey do not appty. s￿ned. 11 1•*3 R•lovant prof•ulonal quallficatlon(s) or ljody Ilf any>: Addro$8: IER October 2018 Section 8 Disclosure Only complete rf the examiner neets to highloht matters of ¢on¢em (see CC32. Independent examith of thrity acC￿nts. directi(y)s and guKJance for examiners). Glve here brlef detals of any items that the examlnerwlshes to disclose. IER October 2018