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2025-09-30-accounts

Watford Woodside Community Church of the Nazarene Annual Report of the Board of Trustees

Watford Woodside Community Church of the Nazarene Report of the Board of Trustees for the year ended 30[th] September 2025

The Board of Trustees presents its Report and Financial Statements for the year ended 30[th] September 2025.

Reference and Administration Information

Charity Name: Watford Woodside Community Church of the Nazarene Charity Registration Number: 1159330 Principal Address: The Brow, Watford, WD25 7NY Mailing Address: As Above Website: www.watordnazarene.org.uk Bank: Barclays Bank, Watford Branch Independent Examiner: Ms Gillian Flitt

Board of Trustees:

Rev. Gary Law (Chair) Mr Steve McCurdy Mrs Ann Brookes Mr Ray King Mrs Josephine Appleby Mr Craig Christiansen Mrs Moira Murray Mrs Paula Seddon Mr Bruce Brandon

The Chair is ex-officio by virtue of their Office as Pastor of the Watford Woodside Community Church of the Nazarene.

Holding/Custodian Trustee: Church of the Nazarene British Isles South District (A Charitable Company Limited by Guarantee: Company No. 7028764).

Structure, Governance and Management

Structure and Organisation

The Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO) was established on the 24[th] November 2014 with the Registration Number 1159330.

Watford Woodside Community Church of the Nazarene Annual Report of the Board of Trustees

Trustee Appointments

The Pastor of the Church is ex-officio Chairperson of the Board of Trustees for the Charity. Their position is reviewed two years from appointment and then every four years thereafter. The remaining Trustees are elected annually by the Members of the Watford Woodside Community Church of the Nazarene at the Annual General Meeting in February each year.

Governance and Wider Network

The Board of Trustees meets regularly, normally on a monthly basis, to consider the work and management of the Church, to assess and plan the Church Finances, and to give consideration for other aspects of the work and direction of the Charity. The Church/CIO is a member of the Church of the Nazarene British Isles South District (A Charitable Company Limited by Guarantee: Company No. 7028764 – Charity No. 1133336), which in turn is a member of the global Church of the Nazarene which has its Headquarters in Lenexa, USA. The CIO is governed by an approving Governing Document drawn up by Anthony Collins, Charity Solicitors, Birmingham, and approved by the Charity Commission for England and Wales and HMRC. The Governing Document is based on the Manual of the global Church of the Nazarene where UK Law permits.

Risk Management

The Risk Management of the Church is in a continual process of formulation in response to the changing circumstances that can have an impact upon the work and ministry of the Church. The Board of Trustees, in considering this important task, take direction from on-going discussion with Members both internally and through meetings with the Church of the Nazarene South District and other advisors, adopting appropriate Policies as required or as they become necessary to the ongoing work of the Church.

Charitable Objectives and Activities

The Charity has the following Objectives:

Public Benefit

The Board of Trustees have had due regard to the Charity Commission’s Guidance on public benefit reporting in deciding what activities the Charity

Watford Woodside Community Church of the Nazarene Annual Report of the Board of Trustees

should undertake. This Report illustrates the activities undertaken to support the public benefit requirements.

Review of The Year

As we reflect on this past year, the Board of Trustees want to take a moment to celebrate God’s faithfulness, and to look ahead with hope and expectation. It has been a wonderful year, filled with challenges, growth and countless blessings.

This year we have seen God at work in our Congregation through our Worship Services, Prayer Meetings, and various Ministry Programmes. Sunday Services continue to be a time of powerful Worship and Biblical Teaching. We are grateful to all of the Volunteers who serve so faithfully each week. The Welcome Team, the Hospitality Team, the Tech Team, the Creche Team, the Explorers and Youth Bible Class Team, the Praise Band – your work and witness makes Woodside the Christian Community that it is!

Our Midweek Bible Study and Prayer Meeting (Oasis) has continued to provide deep fellowship and spiritual nourishment. We have witnessed personal testimonies of faith, answers to prayer, healing, and transformation, reminding us that God is moving among us.

We remain committed to fulfilling our Charity’s Objectives - sharing the love of Christ and the Christian Faith beyond the walls of the Church. This past year, we held several Outreach Events, particularly among Families within our local Community. These included Community Events such as the Easter Extravaganza, the Light Party, the Community Carol Service in partnership with the YMCA, and a Community Toy Drive. Our Pastor has helped support three local Primary School’s throughout the year by speaking at their School Assemblies and conducting Religious Education Classes on different aspects of the Christian Faith. We have also held more regular/consistent Community Events such as our Little Stars Parent and Toddler Group, our Kids Club, our Knit and Natter Group and a regular Church Service in a local Nursing Home which our Pastor conducts. We have also launched a Dementia Friendly Church Service every Tuesday which is followed by a Support Group in partnership with the Alzheimer’s Society. We commend all those who participated in these efforts, as they truly reflect the heart of Christ.

It has been encouraging to have seen growth within our Church Family. Membership Services, Baptisms, and Child Dedication’s have been a significant

Watford Woodside Community Church of the Nazarene Annual Report of the Board of Trustees

highlight this year. New Bible Studies have been formed for both Men and Women giving further opportunity to share the Christian Faith with newcomers and regular attenders alike. While we celebrate this growth, we also acknowledge those who have moved away or gone to be with the Lord. We honour their contributions and continue to pray for their Families.

We extend our heartfelt thanks to all of our Members and Friends for their generosity and support of the Church over this last year. Despite the rising cost of many things, we have been able to sustain our Ministries, Missions and Church Projects. A Financial Report is presented alongside this Report, outlining our Income and Expenses. We have also made progress on developing our Church Facilities, particularly our new Church Kitchen. This is a testament to God’s provision and the dedication of our Church Family.

Like many Churches and Charities, we have faced challenges this past year. From navigating life in an ever-changing society and culture to addressing the needs of people around us, it has been a season of learning and trusting in God’s wisdom. However, these challenges have also presented opportunities for growth, unity, and innovation in how we serve our Community. As we look ahead our focus remains on: 1. Strengthening our Discipleship. 2. Expanding our Outreach Efforts both locally and globally. 3. Enhancing our Youth and Children’s Ministry. 4. Deepening our Prayer Life as a Church. 5. Continuing to foster a Community of love, unity and service.

Staff

On the 30[th] September 2025 Watford Woodside Community Church of the Nazarene had two Employees. Rev. Gary Law has continued to serve as the Full Time Pastor of the Church since September 2023. In March 2024, the Church also employed Miss Carolyn Grange as a Part Time Cleaner (8 Hours Per Week). Since 1[st] February 2026 we have also employed Ms Marian Finch as a Church Community Worker and Administrator in a Part-Time Capacity (15 Hours Per Week).

Aims:

Watford Woodside Community Church of the Nazarene Annual Report of the Board of Trustees

Significant Activities During The Period Covered:

Achievements During The Period Covered:

WATFORD WOODSIDE COMMUNITY CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE

Charity Name

Charity Registration Number

1159330

Receipts and payments accounts

For the period
from		 1.10.24 1.10.24 To To 30.9.25
RECEIPTS UNRESTRICTED
FUNDS TO THE
NEAREST £		 RESTRICTED
FUNDS		 TOTAL
FUNDS		 LAST YEAR
2022-2023
Tithes and offerings 57,675 57,675 68,944
Gift aid 24,083 24,083 21,224
Lettings 1,070 1,070 1,530
Fellowship Weekend 3,825 3,825 4,333
Other offerings 5,394 5,394 10,885
Utilitycredits 317 317 671
Donation for church
maintenance		 1,515 1,515 26,000
Donations for youth
and children		 13,184
Love Gift 1,611
Pension contribution 40 40 -
LegacyGifts 124,443 124,443 53,769
Total Income 218,362 218,362 148,383
Transfer from Savings 33,528 33,528 -
TOTAL 251,890 251,890 202,152
PAYMENTS UNRESTRICTED
FUNDS TO THE
NEAREST £		 RESTRICTED
FUNDS		 TOTAL
FUNDS		 LAST YEAR
2023-2024
Staff Salaries 38,253 38,253 34,157
Admin fee 168 168 126
District budgets 13,789 13,789 9,334
Office 2,968 2,968 2,142
Pastors travel
expenses		 955 955 1,258
Buildings/maintenance 42,337 42,337 21,582
Manse expenses 3,226 3,226 3,908
Conference & District
assembly		 318 318 339
Church activities and
departments		 7545 7545 5,939
Gifts/donations 2227 2227 8,199
Online services 359 359 479
Toilet refurbishment 15,929 15,929
Lettings
Visitingspeakers 200 200 259
Hospitality 480 480 808
Fellowshipweekend 6,114 6,114 8,144
CCLI 907 907 1,733
Safetyequipment 1,009
Utilities 10,625 10,625 9,975
Breakthru holidays 293
Training 88
MembershipDBS 226 226 660
Buildinginsurance 3,401 3,401 3,386
Misc 47
Total Expenditure 150,027 150,027 113,865
Transfer to Savings 122,323 122,323 94,129
TOTALS 272,350 272,350 207,994

Bank Balances at 30.9.25: Main Account: £14,535.41 Savings Account: £170,000 Total Cash: £184,535.42

Assets and Liabilities

The assets of the charity are as follows:

Cash funds held at 30.9.25: £184,535.41

Buildings and Land

A full schedule of assets within the above properties, which includes white goods and equipment used in support of the activities of the church, is available on request.

Investment assets: None

Liabilities: None

Trustee expenses

Rev Gary Law received £37,857.76 in Salary, Expenses, Pension and NI contributions

We have now appointed a caretaker/cleaner to our employees. She has received in salary and pension amounting to £3900.60.

No other trustee received any remuneration or expenses in this year or the previous year.

No financial donations, other than personal tithes and offerings, were made by any trustee.

Related Party Transactions

There were no related Party Transactions during this year or the previous year.

Plans for Future Periods

The Board of trustees meets on a monthly basis to plan and look to the future of the charity. Rev Gary Lawis now in his third year of ministry and we have seen significant growth within our church as a result. We continue to hold services on Sundays and in the midweek. A youth group has been begun for the local youth after refurbishment in the church hall and we are looking for other ways to support our local community. This has included a clothes drop where donations of good quality clothes were made and our community members were invited in to help themselves from all the donations. We have organised a church weekend away and begun new ministries for children and teenagers.

We are thankful to receive a generous legacy and are planning a refurbishment of the kitchen to take place in 2026.

We will be continuing developing our vision for the church under Pastor Garys’ leadership and look forward to developing ministries that will reach into and effect our local community.

Declaration

The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees report above.

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