## Trustees annual re ort p COVERING AUGUST 2023 – JULY 2024 The Mission Church ## **Trustees’ Annual Report for the period** **From :** 1[st] August 2023 to 31[st] July 2024 **Charity name:** The Mission Church Morriston **Charity registration number:** 1154691 ## **Aims and Purposes:** The Church's aim is to welcome as many people as possible into our Church community, in order for them to learn more about the Christian faith and take part in the public worship of Jesus. ## **Objectives and Activities** The Mission Church is committed to the advancement of the Christian faith, firstly to our local community (Morriston) but also nationally and internationally. ## **Public benefit** When planning our activities for the year, the trustees considered the Commission's guidance on public benefit and, in particular, the specific guidance on charities for the advancement of religion. In particular, we try to enable ordinary people to live out their faith through: - Worship, prayer, learning about the Bible, and developing their knowledge and trust in Jesus. - Provision for pastoral care for any person who attends the Church. - Mission including outreach. - Financial donations to other Christian charities, or individuals in need (regardless of their faith). We hire the Memorial Hall in Morriston. This means we do not need to spend money on maintaining a church building. Two of our trustees sit on the committee of the Memorial Hall, and help to maintain good relationships with them and the wider community. ## **Safeguarding** We have a Designated Safeguarding Lead- Ian Fearn alongside a deputy Mary Skinner ensuring that we are up to date to the correct standard. Our membership with Christian Safeguarding Services (CSS) has been a big help and resource. They also provide any training we need. **1 |** P a g e ## **Achievement and performance** ## Worship and prayer Our Sunday Service remains the main focal point of our life as a church, allowing people to attend, have fellowship with each other and be taught about their Christian faith. We meet at The Memorial hall in Morriston which we hire weekly. _Our Sunday mornings –_ We teach the Bible every Sunday morning, where our services start from 10:30am and finish around 11:45am. During this time refreshments are served. The teaching lasts for around 30 minutes every week, where we use the method of “expositional preaching”, making the point of the passage is the point of the sermon. With “sermon notes” and the use of a projector and screen, for important visual aids. The sermons always have relevant application for all who attend to reflect on and think through. The sermon notes are provided via the website. _JUICE – This is our Children’s ministry on a Sunday morning and now involves two groups of children 4-7’s and 8-11’s with over 11’s staying in the main service._ _Family Services-_ During the calendar year the Mission Church will hold a family service every 6-8 weeks usually at the breaks for terms and half terms and in line with the Christian calendar. These are services that are different to the usual format where all the family of church stays in for the duration. It is an interactive service that encourages participation from everyone present. We have children’s activities after the service as well as a food provided by the church. This year our stories have all been taken from the beginning of the Bible the book of Genesis. ## Prayer group and Connect groups and discipleship groups _Connect Groups_ – As a Church we believe that it is important to meet regularly, to encourage one another, praise God and to minister to those who need Jesus. We meet every Wednesday evening throughout the School term for around 90 minutes, from 6:15pm – 7:45pm, where we sing, pray, have fellowship and open up God's Word, the Bible. We usually follow on from the previous Sunday's sermon and have time for questions, whilst meeting in person and on zoom. _Holiday Connect_ – Holiday Connect takes place at the end of July and Beginning of August each year for the young people of the church. This year we went through the story of Joshua as well as cooking together each year under the watchful eye of one of the leaders. It is a great way for the young people of the church to connect with each other during the summer holiday periods. _Kidz Connect –_ Kidz Connect is our club for the U18’s of the church. We have been meeting since September 2020 and have a regular group of six from the church who attend on zoom with their parents. The evenings consist of an interactive icebreaker to involve all the children, a song, cartoon, Bible story and lesson before being taught on the Bible story of the week. **2 |** P a g e This year we introduced a bake along section to the group at the end of each half term. On the last Thursday of each half term one of the leaders, joins us to take us through a recipe of her choosing that the group then cooks along with. It has proved popular with the group throughout the year. _Read and Relate_ – Periodically, and usually in the Autumn term, we offer an opportunity to explore a Book written by a Christian. This takes place on a Saturday morning, 7:30am – 8:30am, so not to impact on crucial family time! All who attend will read the chapter in the week beforehand, and questions are provided to work through on the Saturday morning. People are given an opportunity to participate sharing their thoughts and views and we will usually work on some practical aspect to go away with. There are usually 8-14 adults who attend. _Christianity Explored_ – This is a course offered to those who are interested in discovering more for themselves about Christianity. The course is over 7 weeks, and looks at issues like “The Gospel, Who is Jesus?, Why did He come?, Why did He die?, Jesus' resurrection and the cost of being a disciple”, with Bible readings, a DVD, a user handbook and an opportunity to ask questions in a relaxed friendly environment! _Discipleship_ – As leaders we provide “pathways” for Christians to grow and mature, primarily through prayer and obedience. We will routinely use the Bible and Christian literature to facilitate growth and development, leading to serving in ministry opportunities. This has progressed to inviting other Church leaders, and/or emerging leaders to monthly meetings, focusing on growth through praying, Bible teaching and sharing. In addition to this we will encourage our people, through modelling, to attend conferences and training relating to Christian issues. ## Pastoral support Our Pastor, meets regularly with people in the Church, who consider themselves to be in need of pastoral support. During the past year this has continued to meet either in person or on zoom, listening to people, praying with them and suggesting ways forward as we look at Scripture together. This has helped those families start to work through necessary issues in a constructive helpful way. ## Memorial Hall Committee The Mission Church continues to be represented on the managing committee of The Memorial Hall working in conjunction with the officers from the other groups and organisations that use the Hall. Part of that responsibility is to make sure the Church cares for the Hall in the time it uses it as well as attending bimonthly meetings and overseeing the running of the hall. **3 |** P a g e ## Management _Elders –_ There are two Elders who lead the Church and have spiritual oversight for the whole Church. They meet fortnightly, allowing people from the Church to also attend should they wish so to, where they pray and seek God, working through aspects relating to their own professional development. They will use prayer lists and prayerfully plan the Church yearly timetable. They will also ensure that specific considerations are taken into account as they lead the Church, provide its teaching and preaching, overseeing all aspects of ministry work, whilst ensuring that all issues relating to the maintenance of the Church are carried out. Deacons + COG (Church Operation Group) – We ensure that we have Deacons, both men and women who are born again Christians, who are wise and competent, bringing great chemistry to the overall leadership team. We look for these leaders to use their God given gifts to serve the Church and wider community, through local, national and international Gospel Work. We use the COG Meetings to review all policies and to continue to develop a working knowledge of the policies, ensuring that we have integrity in our responsibilities. The COG Meetings enable us to journey together in our development. _Trustees –_ As Trustees we have legal responsibilities as a registered Charity. We work as a team to develop our knowledge as Trustees, through different policies, applying that knowledge consistently in all relevant aspects. Trustees undergo training every three years and are encouraged to re-read the Essential trustee document provided by The Charity Commission. One trustee retired during this period, who was also the treasurer. _Risk Assessments + Fire Drills + Setting up_ – As leaders hiring a community hall we take full responsibility for carrying out weekly risk assessments, twice yearly health and safety assessments, along with two fire drills every year. It is hoped that in doing so, all people are kept as safe as possible during all of our meetings and activities. As part of our work in the community two members of the leadership have a position on the Committee of The Memorial where our services are held. They attend bi-monthly meetings in which we work through the management of the hall. All paperwork is shared amongst the leaders and we also have a “Health and Safety Strategy for a Sunday Morning” which enables us to work in partnership with all parents and those who have responsibility for others. This is shared with the wider Church via slideshow and file located on our book table. _AGM + Church meeting_ – The Church has two Church Meetings every year, usually in May and November (our Annual General Meeting) for Church Members, but we also invite non-members to come and observe, hoping that this will encourage them to become members. We will have some lunch **4 |** P a g e together, have a chair person and Church Secretary who records providing minutes, which are then circulated. It is an opportunity to provide leadership reports, Safeguarding and financial updates and for us to be held accountable by Church Members. It is a great opportunity to learn how God's people work through differences. ## **Mission, ministries and Evangelism** The Mission Church continues to look for ways to be involved in both the local and wider community. Some of the ways we do this are: ## Partnerships with other Churches. In addition to the Biblical teaching we provide every Sunday, there are occasions throughout the year, where other Churches in the Swansea area are supported by us. This is to enable other Pastor's in the main to enjoy their annual leave and for us to continue to build important relationships. These Churches are supported by us teaching and preaching the Bible to their congregations and providing essential discipleship where necessary. _Beginnings_ Each Wednesday (Term time) the Mission Church runs a Parent and Toddler group for the local community and those in the surrounding areas. Each morning runs from 9am – 11am at The Memorial Hall. The morning consists of time for the children to play, a story told from the Bible, a time for snacks and then home time. Parents can have tea and coffee while enjoying time with friends. The group is run by church volunteers, who have been subject to relevant checks. Beginnings is an excellent way to connect with parents, carers, grandparents etc as they have a place to come and spend with the child or children they are responsible for. At the end of each term we will usually have a party with food and fancy dress. We usually have between 18 and 25 families each week. _Involved Together_ - During year 13 we continued to have I.T in the house of two of our leaders for those over 60 from the church and anyone else who would like to come. There are usually between 8-12 people attending. We have lunch each week, a time for catching up, a section for recapping on the sermon from church on Sunday as well as a quiz most weeks. This year we started going out to the local Sizzling Pub to eat at the end of each half term. It’s a great way for the group to be seen and enjoy the local community and is thoroughly enjoyed by all. _Pentre'r Graig Primary School_ – This School is in our local area and has over 300 children who attend, consisting of over 20 different nationalities, some who have English as a second language! Every Thursday morning we take an assembly for **5 |** P a g e around 20-25 minutes, with prayer, songs, a cartoon illustration from Saddleback Kids, a Bible reading and then we teach the children material from the Bible. We have also developed links between this School and a Children's Orphanage in Nepal! _School Governor_ – This past year we have had an opportunity for one of our leaders to sit on a board of School governors at Pentre'r Graig Primary School, attending meetings and praying for the School. Teachers have also been supported by “biscuits and Easter Eggs” along with receiving encouraging cards. ## Love in Action As a Church we like to share the love of Jesus Christ with others. One of the ways we do this is through what we call 'Love in Action'. Which means when we are made aware of a need amongst our Church or wider community, we try to meet that need, e.g. this could be financially (see financial donations and support) or we have provided meals for a couple who had a baby. We also try to send flowers and cards to those who are going through a difficult time or need some encouragement. ## Nepal Every year we plan a teaching trip to Nepal along with continuing to visit and build a relationship with a Children's Orphanage in Kathmandu, Nepal. During this period we visited in November 2023, taking a group of 9. The teaching is for Pastor's, leaders and emerging leaders and this takes place over a 3 day period. We will again use the method of “expositional preaching”, providing notes, books and prizes. There are 5 teaching sessions throughout each day, finishing each day with an opportunity for “Questions and Answers”. We continue to support various ministries within Nepal through finances, meeting up and prayer. ## Membership All are welcome to attend our regular services, connect groups and prayer group. For those wanting to make a deeper commitment to the body of Christ, membership is available. We have a clear structure on those wishing to pursue membership. We currently have 21 members (30th May 2024) We have two members meeting each year. These meetings are planned for May and November, November is when we have our AGM. Agendas and minutes are provided and are available on the member’s section of our website. **6 |** P a g e ## Website and social media A great way to promote the Church and inform people is through the internet. The Mission Church has its own website which is updated regularly and provides a wealth of information on the Church and its activities. There is also a member’s area in which to access meeting minutes and other relevant documentation. We also use Facebook, to inform people of upcoming events and to advertise what is going on in the Church. ## **Financial review** Independent examiner of accounts : Phillip Harris |Gordon Down and Co
144, Walters Road
Swansea
SA1 5RW|| |---|---| |Review of the charity’s
financial position at the
end of the period|The total income received during this period was :
£ 65,454
The total expenditure for this period was £71,447
Leaving expenditure over income total of : -£5,992| |Statement explaining the
policy for holding
reserves stating why
they are held|The reserves covers a month’s hall hire and
running costs for one month, one month’s salary
and one month’s remuneration which is £2345 (Oct
2021)
This amount is held within the church savings
account, which currently holds £24,339| |Amount of reserves held|We currently hold £2,345| |Reasons for holding zero
reserves|N/A| |Explanation of any
uncertainties about the
charity continuing as a
going concern|There are no current concerns.| ## **Trustee remuneration, benefits and expenses.** The charity makes monthly payments to one of the trustees Pastor M Skinner for his services as a pastor. This is under an office holder’s agreement not an employee. The is also a memorandum of office in place detailing remuneration and expenses for the pastor. As part of this there is a monthly payment made to him for previous incurred expenses as part of ministry. **7 |** P a g e Trustees are permitted within our financial procedures to claim for items such as travel costs, accommodation costs, conferences, hospitality, and books. Our charity constitution makes provision for the remuneration of trustees. (point 10) ## **Financial donations and support** We have financially supported a number of individuals involved in Christian ministry and make financial donations to individuals, known to the Church, who are in need (regardless of their faith) This includes- Activities and events : £2,915 Season tickets £285 (ministry purposes) Pentre’r Graig school - £500 Eastside community Church - £500 Grace Church - £500 Several donations to families in financial need including asylum seekers. In this period, we have also spent £19,286 on our Nepal partnerships. In this period we received a grant of £1,000 towards the cost of IT, Beginnings and a meal with Jesus. This came from the Mynydd Y Gwair Wind Farm Community Fund. ## **Church structure** The Mission Church is governed by the Church constitution and rules dated 1st November 2013. All Church Officers (Pastor, Elders and Deacons) become a Trustee when they assume their position as a Church Officer. The Trustees meet twice a year. Decisions are made by a majority vote between the trustees. ## **Administrative details** |Charity name|The Mission Church Morriston| |---|---| |Other name the charity
uses|None| |Registered contact|Dawn Fearn| |Registered charity
number|1154691| |Charity’s principal
address|143, Vicarage Road
Morriston
Swansea
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**whole year**| |---|---|---|---| |1|Mark Skinner|Pastor/Elder|N/A| |2|Ian Fearn|Elder|Re-Appointment November
2025| |3|Dawn Fearn|Deacon and secretary|Re appointment November
2025| |4|Christine Skinner|Treasurer|Retired February2024| |5|David Stanton|Deacon|Re-appointment November
2026| |6|Kerri Hopkins|Deacon|Re-appointment November
2024| ||||| **9 |** P a g e ## **MISSION CHURCH, MORRISTON RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS ACCOUNT FOR THE YEAR ENDING 31ST JULY 2024** www.missionchurchmorriston.com Registered charity number: 1154691 cHAR￿y COMWSSK Independent oxamlnefs roport on th• accounts Soction A Independoni Examinw's R•(￿rt 31a 2024 Clwlty no 1154691 ￿￿KY Tr￿￿) forthe yw 31" Jlty 2W24. Jw seca￿ 145 cl lh• 2011 aTrJ my •yxnnatson. I Kl•r led￿ 1495Mbl rllM Trhlth thè to aiterthn sl>￿￿j t• dra*r* report Haffty FC qu•lllk•tknl•} or l>oty 144 W4lw Rt•J SAI 5RW **MISSION CHURCH, MORRISTON** ## **RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS** ## **FOR THE YEAR ENDING 31ST JULY 2024** **----- Start of picture text -----**
2023 2024
INCOME THIS YEAR
42,784 Collections and Offerings 40,410
29,751 Other Gifts, Donations and Income Received 16,185
59 Interest Received 150
8,591 Gift Aid Tax Reclaimed 8,709
81,185 65,454
EXPENDITURE THIS YEAR
6,438 Donations and Support 11,033
Outreach:
966 Hospitality 385
3,506 Events and Activities 2,915
4,103 Hall Hire 3,019
12,485 Nepal Support Expenditure 19,286
14,401 Remuneration of Church Workers 15,065
1,100 Gift for leaders 1,570
194 Books and Materials 336
194 Stationery 389
371 Insurance 385
1,516 Sundry Expenses and Equipment 3,675
880 Subscriptions and Regulatory Costs 1,617
131 Website Costs 60
13,377 Expenses for Church workers 11,713
59,663 Total Expenditure 71,447
21,522 Excess of Expenditure over Income for the Year -5,992
8,809 Funds Brought Forward 30,331
30,331 Funds Carried Forward 24,339
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2 **MISSION CHURCH, MORRISTON NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS** ## **FOR THE YEAR ENDING 31ST JULY 2024** |**_2023_**
12,595
Bank Savings Account
17,736
Bank Account
30,331|**_2024_**
6,345
17,994
24,339| |---|---| 3 ## **MISSION CHURCH, MORRISTON RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS ACCOUNT FOR THE YEAR ENDING 31ST JULY 2024** www.missionchurchmorriston.com Registered charity number: 1154691 cHAR￿y COMWSSK Independent oxamlnefs roport on th• accounts Soction A Independoni Examinw's R•(￿rt 31a 2024 Clwlty no 1154691 ￿￿KY Tr￿￿) forthe yw 31" Jlty 2W24. Jw seca￿ 145 cl lh• 2011 aTrJ my •yxnnatson. I Kl•r led￿ 1495Mbl rllM Trhlth thè to aiterthn sl>￿￿j t• dra*r* report Haffty FC qu•lllk•tknl•} or l>oty 144 W4lw Rt•J SAI 5RW **MISSION CHURCH, MORRISTON** ## **RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS** ## **FOR THE YEAR ENDING 31ST JULY 2024** **----- Start of picture text -----**
2023 2024
INCOME THIS YEAR
42,784 Collections and Offerings 40,410
29,751 Other Gifts, Donations and Income Received 16,185
59 Interest Received 150
8,591 Gift Aid Tax Reclaimed 8,709
81,185 65,454
EXPENDITURE THIS YEAR
6,438 Donations and Support 11,033
Outreach:
966 Hospitality 385
3,506 Events and Activities 2,915
4,103 Hall Hire 3,019
12,485 Nepal Support Expenditure 19,286
14,401 Remuneration of Church Workers 15,065
1,100 Gift for leaders 1,570
194 Books and Materials 336
194 Stationery 389
371 Insurance 385
1,516 Sundry Expenses and Equipment 3,675
880 Subscriptions and Regulatory Costs 1,617
131 Website Costs 60
13,377 Expenses for Church workers 11,713
59,663 Total Expenditure 71,447
21,522 Excess of Expenditure over Income for the Year -5,992
8,809 Funds Brought Forward 30,331
30,331 Funds Carried Forward 24,339
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2 **MISSION CHURCH, MORRISTON NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS** ## **FOR THE YEAR ENDING 31ST JULY 2024** |**_2023_**
12,595
Bank Savings Account
17,736
Bank Account
30,331|**_2024_**
6,345
17,994
24,339| |---|---| 3