CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLANO AND WALES Trustees, Annual Report for the period From 0110912024 To 3110812025 Charity name: Hope Church Bedlington Charity registration number: 1153786 Objectives and Activities Summary ofthe purposes of the charity as sel out in ils governing document Pard 1.17 11 To advance Christianity in Northumberland and elsewhere. by any means or medium that is or may become available. in accordance with the Statement of Doctrine set out in the Schedule 21 To relieve poverty and/or provide care for those who are in need because of sickness, age, distress or some other reason. 31 To advance education both general and vocational for children or adults but alway5 within the principles of the Christian faith Summary of the main activities in relation lo those purposes for the public benefit, in particular. the aclivilies, projects or services identified in the accounts. Para 1.17 and 1.19 11 The Church holds Sunday services which are open to members of the pvblic and profiled in our publicity material. Three different "Kids Church" groups are a150 held during the Sunday services, offerin8 games and Christian teachin8 to children aged I to 18 year5 old. 21 The Church Con￿nueS to run weekly small 8roup meetings which offer those attending the opportunity for support, furthering their faith and prayer. 31 The Church runs a community garden which provides a space for the local community. It promotes well-being and biodiversitv. 41 The Church has established a communitv clothes hub to provide free school uniform and other Child￿n'S clothing. as well as offering a recycling platform for local residents. 51 The Church offers to run a55emblie5 for local primary schools to increase awareness around issues such as the need for recycling and biodivers1 S181ement confimiing whether the Iruslees have had regard lo the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit P8r8 1.18 The trustees are aware of guidance issued by the charity commission and have regard to this when making decisions. Addltlonal Informatlon loptlonall You ma choose lo include further slalemenls where relevant about.. SORP refere1￿ The primary objective of the CIO is not specifically grant-making and no specifi'c policy exists. Individual requests are considered by the Church leaders based on their merit and their fi't with the Church values as set out in the Schedule to the Trust Deed. Pard 1.3B Policy on grant making Social investment is not undertaken by the CIO P*8 1.38 Policy on social investment including program related inveslmenl The CIO recognises the significant contribution made by volunteers In pursuing its objecttves. P8r8 1.38 Contribution made by volunteers Other Achievements and Performance The main Sunday Meetings for Hope Church continue to attract new people to the Church. Summary ofthe main achievements of the charity. identifying the difference the charity s work has made to the circumstances of ils beneficiaries and any wider benefits to society as a whole. Par8 1.20 Mid-week groups for church rnembers or those interested in joining The Church are on-goin8. The regular groups and services promote spiritual and social wellbeinB. Over the year The Church had I Sunday where it served a local need, rather than holding a typital worship service. These include things like litter pickin@ an area, improving it for the community. The CIO continued to employ a full-time leader as well as 3 part-time community clothes hub manager. The Church financially supports. and its members racticall su ort. the chari 'R21' which works with families who have suffered from domestic abuse. A team of Church members have volunteered to clear the land and continue to establish a community garden. The aim of the garden is to serve to local community and parkncularly the estate in which it is situated, giving a space for activities that help foster relationships that tare and support the community as well as a space for the community to gather and experience nature, growth and creativitv. 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. This meets the fi'nancial hardship needs of people using the bank. as well as providing a space to sociali5e and find support. The clothes hub also provides a service for reducing the volume of clothes going to landfill, enabling re-use of items. The Church facilitated Churches Together In 8edlin8tonshire, which promoted connection between Churches in the area. Addltlonal Inforrnatlon loptlonall You ma choose to include further statements where relevant about.. Established volunteers. and clothing stock for Clothes 8ank, it has been open weekly. Achievements against objectives sel Para 1.41 Established volunteer group. and site plan for community Garden, it has been open weekly. Performance of fundraising activities against objectives sel P8r4 1.41 Investment performance against objectives Para 1.41 Other Financial Review Review of the charity's financial position al the end of Ihe period P8r¥ 1.21 At the end of the financial year the CIO had an excess of income over expenditure of £873 and a total expenditure of £84,485. During the year 3 months operating expenses were continually held a5 reserves. The Church continues to receive regular donation5 from its members. Sialemenl explaining Ihe policy for holding reserves slating why they are held Para 1.22 The CIO aims to hold on reserve sufficient funds to meet anticipated expenditure over the following 3-rnonth period. At thi5 Sta8e in the CIO'5 development, to do anything more than this is unrealistic, though the Trustee5 are aware the CIO has a 3-month term commitmÈnt 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 Reasons for holding zero reserves Details of fund materially in deficit Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern Para 1.22 £72.791 NIA Para 1.22 Par8 1.24 NIA P8r8 1.23 NIA Addltlonal Informatlon loptlonall You ma choose to include further statements where relevant about.. The majority of the church income comes from donations from individua15 who support the objectives of the CIO. The charity s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising) Par8 1.47 Investment policy and objectives including any social investment policy adopted 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 employee remuneration and rental and utility bills for the Community Help Hub premises lalthough the CIO has negotiated a 3-month notice period on the premises to mitigate the latter ri5kl. These are the potential vulnerable areas for the CIO. A description of the principal risks facing the charity Para 1.46 Other Structure, Governance and Management Description of charity's trusts.. Type of goveming document Para 1.25 CIO Constitution dated 21" December 2014 How is the charity consliluled? 11..11,ated Par8 1.25 cio Trustee selection methods including details of any conslilulional provisions e.g. election lo post or name of any person or body enlilled lo appoint one or more Iruslees P8r8 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 signin8 a declaratr'on of willin8ness to act as a Trustee and a statement agreeing to uphold the doctrines Set out in the Basis of Faith produced b The Evan elical Alliance. Addltlonal Inforrnation loptlonall You ma choose to include further statements where relevant about.. The CIO has in place a written procedure for the appointment of new Trustees Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of Iruslees P*8 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 IThirtyone'.eightl. The charity's organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works P8rn 1.51 Hope Church enjoys a strong relationship with The Catalyst Network of Churches, particularly Mosaic Church Leeds. which leads our local partnership. Relationship with any related parties Par8 1.51 Olher Reference and Administrative details Chari name Other name the chari uses Re islered charil number Ho e Church Bedlin on 1153786 Charity's principal address Community Help Hub 30 Front Street West Bedlington Northumberland NE22 SUB Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity Dat•$ act•d 11 not for whole y¢ar Name of person lor body) entitled to appoint trustee lif any) Trust•t name Offi¢e111 any) Sally Rose-marie Poxon Chairperson Dennis Beverley Clive Fancett Secreiary 1st September 2024 - 14th October 2024 Adrian Mills Gibbins Thomas Galla8her Oliver Seymour Cor orate Irusleès- narnes of the directors al the dale the re Dlr¢¢lor nam• ortwasa roved NIA Name of Iruslees holding tille lo property belonging lo the charity Trustee nam¢ Oates acted If not for t*thole NIA Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others Description of the assets held in this capacity NIA Name and objects ofthe harity on whose behalflhe assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity's objects NIA Details of arrangements for safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity's own assets NIA Additional information loptionall Names and addresses of advisers Ioptlonal Informatlonl Type of Name Address adviser Independent Examiner David Fielding DCM Business Services. 19 Stats'on Street. Bedlington Station, Northumberland. NE22 71N Name of chlef execut5ve or names of senior staff members (Optional Infomiatlon) Exemptions from disclosure Reason for non-dlscl0su￿ of ke ersonnel delails Other o tional information Declarations The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees. report above. Signed on behalf of the charity's trustees Signature(s) Full name(s} S211y Poxon Thomas Gallagher Position leg Secretary, Chalr, et¢) Chair Trustee Date 20th March 2026 Htsp• Churcth Bedllnglon 1153706 CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALE5 Receipts and payments accounts CC16a Forthe porlod from To 119f2D24 311W2025 Section A Receipts and payments Unre$trlct6d funds Endowfflont funds Restrlcted fvnds Total funds LA$t ioth•m¥4ro*£ toth• n•ar•rt£ 10th9 n¥at*4t£ A1 RÈcèl ts DgThwion$from mgmbeTS DDnabansfTom GfftA￿T￿X rel￿ 57J59 ST￿59 eo884 3,5#1 15,922 11.110 IIMOU BaDkini?resi OVwln¢orng •J#T IIM62 5,005 3.060 5,005 Sub tot81(Gros5 inc¢%ne torARI 75,988 85WS 91M8 A2 A55e¢ and investm8nt 8a￿8,(5ee Sub totsl rotalr8celpls 75,988 9,391 15.385 91,029 A3 Payments Evangé￿￿￿ &Alpha OvFfsfis5 MiThistry& Support Conler#nce$. & travBI ChI￿r￿¥ &Youw Ppwlewfxk EXPS V8nu8 hlr Rpnl. ulilibes& malnt8n3nC• CommJni¢yPtDhls Pr¢l¢¢tlD•blAdwCè Gffts & donations 918 169 393 14052 93 933 8.600 Clurch Wa&k•￿tIC￿l￿ Fo*ivBI 8xps Prof6851Dnal wvK9$ Admin &sUp￿tewBn￿e￿ Sub total 84,485 4Ae5 81,947 A4A888t and Inveslment purchas06, Isetr table) Sub total Totalpaymonts Md85 81,947 N•t of r•ceipts/(paymentsJ . A5Transf&rs funds A6 Cash funds last year end Cash funds th1$ yearend 9.397 sou 9.081 81,2Ba 72.791 191.077 210,474 272.365 273,265 263,284 272.365 Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period Uareslrictsd funds R•stsi¢t6d fL+nds Categorfes Detai15 funds Its n•ar•4tE to r*amst£ 81 ¢￿h fvnds BarG￿y5 Cun•ntAccounl 4,611 MoneyDEp0s*A￿￿￿t CarnW*& coun￿¢S9￿Y Accwnt 81,022 AwJuni 53.75D 11I4S2 Total ¢ash funds 72,79t 200.474 Unrestricted funds Restsicted fundy End0Y￿ent funds Detai15 lo nearest£ ￿are￿I£ FundtC*ThthlGh ag94t nuts Cu￿n¢¥*￿¢ lopVona Details Fund towhlrh bglono5 CUtr•nt¥alu• D•talls Costlopiiwa B4 Assets r8taln8d for the ¢harlty' s own use Fundt¥whkh Illblllty r•l&tss Amount du• InytknnBI Ylh•n d lopllonati Details B5 Lbabilitivs Signed by one OF N¥0 trustee3 ￿ beha￿Of Ilthelru5tee5 &w8tW8 Prnt Nam Date ofapproval SNLLKI I?CKc. ￿j fftc>A14 Pth&¢ 4 CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND ANO WALES Independent examiner's report on the accounts Section A Independent Examiner's Report Report to the trustees Charity Name cwkut On accounts for the year ended 314[ k464