ELMWOOD CHURCH TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT AND ACCOUNTS YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023 ELMWOOD CHURCH Trustees Report for the year ended 31 Marth 2023 References and Administrative Details Charity registration number 1156256 Registered Address." Elmwo¢xI Church 240 Ecdes Old Road. Salford M6 8AG Trustees The following were Tnjstees during the year Angela Hopper (Chair) Richard Bryce Richard Haworth {retired 20 June 2022) David Mccormick Paul Sanders Nicholas Stead Leadership Team Chris Mellor (Chair) Jill Baker Jim Budd David Dadzie (appointed 23 January 2023) Lisa Kwanashie David Mccormick (retired 20 June 2022) Mindy Reeves 8ankers HSBC 24 St Ann's Square Manchester M2 7HD Independent Examiners Dunhams Chartered Accountants 11 Warwick Road Manchester M160QQ Trustees Report for year ended 31 March 2023 The Trustees present their report along with the financial statements of the Charity for the year ended 31 st March 2023. The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the provisions of the Statement of Recommended Practice ISORP) 'Accounting and Reporting by Charits"es' in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland {FRS 1021 issued on 16th July 2014 Structure, Governance and Management Governing Document Elmwood Church is a Charitable Incorporated Organisation registered with the Charity Commission on 18th March 2014. It acquired the assets and liabilities of a previous unregistered charity of the same name on 1st April 2014 and began its activities on that date. Organisational Structure The Trustees ale legally responsible for the affairs of the chuich as set out in the church constitution and are account8ble to the Charity Commission. They provide oversight in all matters of church life. particularfy ensuring the church functions in accordanc£ with the Constitution, Statement of Faith and Members Handbook. Areas of accountability include, but are not limited lo, agreeing the mission and vision, financial oversight, employment of staff, health and safety matters, safeguarding of thildren and vulnerable adults and all other areas of legal complian The Trustees delegate responsibility for the spiritual ministry and day-lo-day running of the church to the Leadership Team. These are oudined in Elmwood's Members Handbook and include the day-to-day financial management. Members of the church are accepted accordance with the Constitution and the guidelines ol Ihe Members Handbook. Members meetings take pla￿ at least 4 times a year, including an Annual General Meeting. which are open to members and non-members. The members, meeting is the primary place forthe TNstees and Leadership Team to bring important issues and strategic decisions for discussion with the members. Appointment of Trustees The Trustees are appointed from those who are church members and who have the characteristics of a good church leader: are active in the church 2nd have the necessary spiritual and praclical experien￿. Nominations for Ttustees are brought to members meetings for approval by members only, in accordance with the Constitution and Members Handbook. Risk Management All major insurable risks are subject to normal church and employers. insurance. Contractual risks are reviewed before being entered into to assess that they could not significantly impact upon the Church's ability to fulfil its objectives. Risk Assessments are undertaken by staff and volunteers responsible for the area of auEhortty irkvolved. The Trustees undertake an annual review of all areas of risk. Safeguarding Appropriate DBS checks are made for all those who work urith children or adults at risk and a safeguarding team is in pla￿. along wilh relevant policies. There was one event of significance which required reporting. Objectives and Activities The Objects of the charity are to advance the Christian faith in accordance with the Statement of Faith ir> such ways and in such parts of the United Kingdom or the wodd as the Trustees from lime to time may think fit. We aim to do this lo by growing deeper in devotion, closer in community and further in fruitrulness. Forthe period 1st April 2022- 31 March 2023 the Objects of the charity have been achieved by the following= Worship and Services In-person worship, prayer and bible teaching on Sundays is back lo pre-pandemic. Live Streaming via You Tube of the sermon only has continued for those not yet able to come to chat and for the wider on-line audience that has built up from the UK and beyond. We have noticed an increase in new people coming on Sundays, especially families. The Children's group regularly have 25- 30 children and the Youth Gioup has 30 plLJS members. Discipleship Life Groups are meeting in-person to study the bible, pray together and encA)urage one another in the Christian faith. There are opportunities for people to access their Life Group virtualty via Zoom as well. Prayer Regular corporate prayer events have been held once a month - both in-person and a Zoom group, to which all are welcome. Prayer support is available for those who request it. Pastoral Care Pastoral support is provided through the Staff Team. Volunteer5 and Lrfe Groups. Children & Young People Elmwood church caters for all ages frotn 0 - 18 years. Activities during Sunday Morning Serdice provide Christian teaching for children and young people trom 3- 18 years. Mid- week there are activities open to the local community including a thriving Toddler Group, a Mums and Baby group and clubs for Junior School children and Senior School young people. Elmwood Church employs an Early Years Manager and a Youth Worker to oversee this work. Outreach & Community. The church regularly runs courses for anyone who wants to find out more about the Christian faith. The church has a Café one moming a week. which is open to everyone and is well attended by the local community. This has become a vital link forthe community po81- pandemic. The church has conlinued to demonstrate Love-Where-U-Live -through regular litter picking in the local area. The premises is also being used regularfy for a Dernentia Café twice a month and for an indoor b0￿S group on Fridays. Wami Spaces was introduced in November 2022_ 1st April 2023 twce a week for the local community in light of the energy increase. It became clear that the bigger need was for people to have somewhere to go lo meel others and combat loneliness_ In view ofthis Café has been extended on Fridays Missions - UK & World Elmwood Church SLtpports a number of Christian organisations active in the UK and abroad. Activities for the community Elmwood Actlvities Frequency Mums and Baby Group Tuesday mornings lerrrptime Toddlers Wednesday momings temi-time Friday evenings tenn-lime Frtday evenings tern-time Weeldy tem-time Age Numbers 8110 14 55 Junction 7-11 20 n-counter 11-14 20 Cafe 45 The Trustees have read the Chartiy Commission guidance on public benefit and is satisfied that the artivities outlined above clearfy demonstrate that the charity is providing a benefit to the public. Achievement and Performance Summary of tmain achievements in the year April 2022- March 2023 The Senior Leader. along with the Leadership Team and Trustees. have conlinued lo develop the vision for ElmWoC￿ to grow: Deeper in Devotion. Closer in Community and Further in Fruttfulness. The Staff Team has grown as part of the vision. Growing Deeper in Devotion Values Elmwood Leadership have identified six key Values which deS￿ibe how we want to be as a church in fulfilling our Vision.. Spirit Led, Courageous, Compassionate, Connected, Empowering, Joyful Services In-person services have resumed, and the majority of fellowship have retumed. Getting more and more people attending each week with new people coming along. Worship Plan to appoint a part-time Worship Team Leaderto develop the music team. (Part-lime appointment made 1, May 2023) Prayer Monthly prayer meetings online and a weekly Prayer Email to encourage prayer Pastoral Plan to appoint part-time Assistant Pastor (appoinlment made 301512023) Closer in Community Membership New people have started to come. and membership is steadily increasing. Life Groups There are twelve groups that meet regularly together but more leaders and groups are needed. Children and Young People Mums and Babies GroLJP and Toddlers is running regulady during tem) time and is proving very popular. The mid-week children's club re-slarted in September 2022 but had to be put on hold following an incident. (New Kids Club launched 51512023). The Youth Group went on a weekend away Feb 2023. Joined in wth FestDJal Manchester @ Wythenshawe in July 2022. Friday youth club running regularly in lem lime with 15- 20 young people. Youlh & Children's Pastor moved to another wst. Part-time Youth Wort