We strive to be a church on a mission, one which reaches the people of Chester with the love of God and which grows by planting more churches. 

## **INDUCTION AND TRAINING OF NEW TRUSTEES** 

The trustees are briefed regarding the Freedom Church, its objectives, aims and obligations in relation to the charity. 

## **Risk Management** 

The trustees have a duty to identify and review the risks to which the charity is exposed and to ensure appropriate controls are in place to provide reasonable assurance against fraud or error. 

## **ACHIEVEMENT AND PERFORMANCE** 

The results for the period are set out on pages 4 and 5. 

## **Charitable activities** 

This year we have been looking for continued growth, consolidate our fellowship and provide support for those who struggling as a result of the p 

We have continue to meet regularly on Sunday mornings at 10.30am in person and on Zoom. 

There are additional weekly & fortnightly prayer meetings. 

Small discipleship groups also provide a more informal way to provide teaching and discussions to convey the word of God, which meet across We have strived to follow the up to date Government guidelines relating to the COVID 19 pandemic to reduce the spread of COVID. We have established a broad based leadership team across all areas of church activity. 

## **Homeless Work in Parnership with Chetser City Mission** 

This work stopped in late March 2020 as a result of the pandemic, and has not retarted. 

## **Youth and Children** 

Youth meet regularly during term times and we also hold activities for children. This involves appropriate age related teaching, singing and fun activities. Again these activities have moved online. 

## **Outreach and Evangelism** 

Outreach into Crewe and Nantwich continued during the year with regular services. 

We also conduct other outreach activities in Chester market and run the Alpha training course which is open to all. 

## **Future Plans** 

Facilities continue to be improved but further development is planned for the coming year to the building structure which relies on the support of the Chester City Mission to grant their consent. 

Approved by order of the trustees on 12th January 2021 and signed on its behalf by: 

Keith Cooper - Trustee    ……………………………………………………………….. 

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