## **Trustees’ Annual Report for the period**
**From 1 / 1 / 23 Period start date To 31 / 12 / 23 Period end date Charity name: Westcliffe Road Christian Church Charity registration number: 1155190**
## **Objectives and Activities**
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|Summary of the purposes of
the charity as set out in its
governing document|Para 1.17|To advance the Christian faith for the benefit of
the public in accordance with the statements of
belief as noted below;
a)
We believe in the verbal inspiration of the
Old and New Testament Scriptures as
originally given and their final authority
and sufficiency in all matters pertaining to
faith and practice.
b)
We believe in the unity of the Godhead
and the eternal co-equality of the Father,
the Son and the Holy Spirit; the
sovereignty of God in Creation,
providence and redemption.
c) We believe in the Lord Jesus Christ as true
God and true man; His deity, incarnation,
virgin birth, sinless life, atoning death and
physical resurrection.
d)
We believe in the work of Jesus Christ in
His life, death and resurrection as
Representative and Substitute; His
atonement for sin, thereby securing
righteousness, forgiveness and eternal life
for all who are united to Him by faith.
e)
We believe in the ascension of the Lord
Jesus Christ, His intercession at the throne
of God, His coming again personally and
visibly in glory and power.
f)
We believe in the Holy Spirit's deity and
personality and His essential work in
regeneration, conversion and
sanctification.
g)
We believe in the creation of man in the
image of God, his sin and fall, the
consequences passing to all humanity,
extending to every part of human nature
and resulting in the universal guilt of
mankind before God.|
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We believe in the personality of Satan, his
opposition to God and His purposes and
his corruption and enslavement of man.
i)
We believe in salvation solely by the grace
of God, accomplished by God the Son and
applied by God the Holy Spirit;
appropriated by God-given faith in the
Lord Jesus Christ; including regeneration,
justification, sanctification and final
glorification.
j)
We believe in the bodily resurrection of
the just and the unjust, the one to eternal
life and the other to eternal punishment.
k)
We believe in the one holy, universal
Church that is the Body of Christ to which
all true believers belong.|
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|Summary of the main
activities in relation to those
purposes for the public
benefit, in particular, the
activities, projects or services
identified in the accounts.|Para 1.17 and
1.19|Our regular activities include;
Sunday
•
Morning Service, including a Youth Church
(Sunday School)
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Evening Service
•
Messy Church (Once a month)
•
Service in Elm Tree Court care home once
a month for residents who wish to attend
(in partnership with other local churches)
Monday
•
Playtime (Parents and toddlers)
Tuesday
•
‘TLC’ (Tuesday Luncheon Club) open to all
over 55 years of age
•
Afternoon Bible Study
Wednesday
•
Crafty Chatter (Twice a month)
•
Ladies Fellowship
•
Bible Study
Thursday
•
Xplore (Childrens activities for those in
Key Stage 1 & 2)
•
Westcliffe forum (once a month)
Friday
•
Xchange (Youth group meeting twice a
month for those in Years 6-13)
Saturday
•
Open air meeting in Shipley market place
(once a month)
Sunday services and Wednesday Bible study are
also available via Zoom allowingthose unable to|
|||attend for any reason to still participate in the
meetings.
In addition, we have held a number of ‘1 off’
events throughout the year in support of the work
undertaken including a Kings Coronation event,
Neighbourhood BBQ and various events around
Christmas including a Christmas Fair, and Carol
service.
These events are all advertised by ‘word of
mouth’ as well as leaflet drops to around 500
houses in the immediate vicinity of the church.
Most events include a presentation of the Gospel
in reaching out to those around us and/or a time
of ‘ministry’ where we learn more about the
Christian faith and putting this into practice within
our lives.
We have also delivered Christian literature to the
neighbourhood around the church, linking in with
key events such as Easter and Christmas. These
leaflets have contact details of the church, should
anyone wish to get in touch with us.
We also support financially a number of Christian
organisations who have had connection with the
church in the past, and are now furthering the
Christian message both within the UK and abroad.
These are funded either through regular giving
from the congregation, or as ‘one-off’
contributions to the work which they undertake.|
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|Statement confirming
whether the trustees have
had regard to the guidance
issued by the Charity
Commission on public
benefit|Para 1.18|The charity trustees ‘have regard’ to the Charity
Commissions guidance on public benefit guidance
both when planning events, and reviewing work
that has been undertaken.|
## **Additional information (optional)** You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
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|Policy on grant making|Para 1.38|**n/a**|
|Policy on social investment
including program related
investment|Para 1.38|**n/a**|
|Contribution made by|Para 1.38|None of the activities undertaken would be|
|volunteers||possible without the help and support of all those
involved in the church – the Trustees would like to
extend a formal note of thanks to all who
contribute time, money and resources.|
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|Other||**n/a**|
## **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|Attendance has varied through the year,
however we are pleased to see a small but
steady growth in those attending many of the
mid-week meetings, many who have little/no
prior connection with the church.
Special events have given an opportunity for
others to join in and we continue to share the
Gospel of Salvation with all those that attend.
Through the year, there have been specific gifts
made to individuals, and Christian organisations
in support of the ingoing works that they
undertake.|
**Additional information (optional)** You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
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|Achievements against
objectives set|Para 1.41|**n/a**|
|Performance of fundraising
activities against objectives
set|Para 1.41|**n/a**|
|Investment performance
against objectives|Para 1.41|**n/a**|
|Other||**n/a**|
## **Financial Review**
|**Financial Review**|||
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|Review of the charity’s
financial position at the end
of the period|Para 1.21|We are blessed with healthy finances
amounting to £18,800 at the end of 2023.|
|Statement explaining the
policy for holding reserves
stating why they are held|Para 1.22|Finances are reviewed on a monthly basis at
Trustees meetings. Whilst no specific policy
on reserves currently exists, we are blessed
with a relatively healthy balance of funds -
we ensure that there are sufficient funds to
undertake all regular work within the church
and review this again before commissioning
any significant works to the building.|
|Amount of reserves held|Para 1.22|No specific reserves, balance at £18,800 at
end of year|
|Reasons for holding zero
reserves|Para 1.22|n/a|
|Details of fund materially in
deficit|Para 1.24|n/a|
|Explanation of any
uncertainties about the
charity continuing as a going
concern|Para 1.23|n/a|
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You may choose to include further statements|**Additional information (optional)**
You may choose to include further statements|where relevant about:|
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|The charity’s principal
sources of funds (including
any fundraising)|Para 1.47|All funding is provided by the church
fellowship, either by giving by bank transfer,
or weekly giving via collection boxes
positioned by the door to the main Hall.|
|Investment policy and
objectives including any
social investment policy
adopted|Para 1.46|With the exception of funds held within
conventional bank accounts, we do not have
any funds invested in outside agencies or
organisations.|
|A description of the principal
risks facing the charity|Para 1.46|The church has an aging congregation,
which influences what they are able to
undertake in practical matters and likely
limits the level of financial giving. We actively
seek the Lord’s guidance as to how we are
to lead His church into the future.|
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## **Structure, Governance and Management**
|Description of charity’s
trusts:|||
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|Type of governing document
(trust deed, royal charter)|Para 1.25|Constitution|
|How is the charity
constituted?
(e.g unincorporated
association, CIO)|Para 1.25|Charitable Incorporated Organisation|
|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|Trustees must be appointed by a
resolution passed at a properly
convened meeting of the charity
trustees.|
## **Additional information (optional)**
You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
n/a Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and Para 1.51 training of trustees n/a The charity’s organisational structure and any wider Para 1.51 network with which the charity works n/a Relationship with any related Para 1.51 parties n/a Other
## **Reference and Administrative details**
|Charity name|Westcliffe Road Christian Church|
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|Other name the charity uses|Westcliffe Church|
|Registered charity number|1155190|
|Charity’s principal address|Westcliffe Road Chapel
Westcliffe Road
Shipley
Bradford
BD18 3EE|
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– Corporate trustees names of the directors at the date the report was approved
**Director name**
Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity
**Trustee name Dates acted if not for whole year**
## **Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others**
Description of the assets n/a held in this capacity Name and objects of the n/a charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects Details of arrangements for n/a safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity’s own assets
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## **Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)**
**Type of Name Address adviser**
**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.**
**Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees**
|**Signature(s)**
**Full name(s)**
**Position (eg Secretary,**
**Chair, etc)**
**Date**|||
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||Paul Brownlow||
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