Bristol Knowle Park Church of The Nazarene Board of Trustees, Report and Financial Statements For the Year Ended 30 September 2024
Bristol Knowle Park Church of The Nazarene Board of Trustees, Report and Financial Statements For the Year Ended 30 September 2024 Index Board of Trustees Report Pages 14
Bristol Knowle Park Church of The Nazarene I Report of the Board of Trustees for the year ended 30 September 2024 The Board of Trustees presents its report and financial statements for the year ended 30 September 2024 Reference and Administrative Information Charity name: Charity Registration Number: Bristol Knowle Park Church of The Nazarene 1163987 Principal Address: Bristol Knowle Park Church of the Nazarene, Broadwalk, Bristol BS4 2RB Board of Trustees Secretary & NMI: Esther Mann appointed 2310212025 Joint Treasurers: Sonia Morrison, Esther Mann appointed 2310212025 Trustees: Sonia Morrison Esther Mann Appointed 1110212018 1 reappointed 2310212025 Karon Nichol Appointed 1110212018 1 reappointed 2310212025 Lee Saunders ',, Appointed 1110212018 1 reappointed 2310212025 Helen Hayes Appointed 1110212018 1 reappointed 2310212025 Colin Barclay Appointed 1110212018 1 reappointed 2310212025 Appointed 1110212018 1 reappointed 2310212025 Holding Trustee Church of the Nazarene British Isles South District (A Charitable Company Limited by Guarantee: Company No 7028764) Website: no current website Bankers: Lloyds Bank, 284 Wells Road, Knowle, Bristol, BS4 2PY
Bristol Knowle Park Church of The Nazarene Report of the Board of Trustees for the year ended 30 September 2024 Structure, Governance and management Structure and Organisation The charitable incorporated organisation (CIO) was set up on 1511012015 with registration number 1163987. Trustee Appointments The remaining Trustees are appointed annually by the members of Bristol Knowle Park Church of The Nazarene at the annual general meeting held 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 and assess and plan the financial and 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 tum is a member of The Global Church of_The Nazarene which has its headquarters in Lenexa, USA. The CIO is govemed by an approved governing constituting document drawn up by Anthony Collins, Charity Solicitors, Birmingham and approved by the Charity Commission for England and Wales and HMR&C. The governing document is based on the Manual of the Global Church of The Nazarene where UK law permits. Risk Management The risk management strategy of the church is in a continual process of formulation in response to the changing circumstances that could impact upon the work of the church. The Board of Trustees, in considering this important task, take direction from on-going discussions with members both intemally and through meetings with the Church of The Nazarene British Isles South District and other advisers, adopting appropriate policies as required or as they become neSSary to the ongoing work of the church. Objectives and Activities Charitable Objectives The charity has the following objectives: a) The advancement of the Christian faith as part of the Global Church of The Nazarene and the Church of the Nazarene British Isles South District. b) To serve and enhance the local community Public Benefit The Trustees have had due regard to the Charity Commission guidance on public benefit reporting in deciding what activities the charity should undertake. This report illustrates the activities undertaken to support the public benefit requirement.
Bristol Knowle Park Church of The Nazarene Report of the Board of Trustees for the year ended 30 September 2024 Objectives and Activities (continued) Review of the Year The aims for the year included: Continuation of weekly Christian worship meetings and promotion of the Christian faith in accordan with the principles of the Church of The Nazarene. Work with children and young people to promote the Christian faith and provide local social benefit. Continuation of weekly meetings for the more mature individuals in the local area. Continuing to develop links with the local community, to enhance the involvement of the church with and relevant local agencies on behalf of the local community. Continue to partner with and make the church building available to relevant local agencies seeking to benefit the local community, such agencies indude but are not restricted to. Asian Christian Worship Meeting, Slimming World, AA meetings, Adult Pilates, Childrens Dance, Choirs for Good, Asian Christian prayer meetings. Significant activities during the period include: Weekly worship services conducted by visiting speakers with assistan and input from Carl Mccann district superintendent. Meetings held for children and young people for interaction and a safe environment to enable them to grow and develop both spiritually, socially and individually. Weekly meetings for spiritual and personal development, growth and education. Partnering with local Community programmes. Organising a community fun day. Involvement with the local schools. Provision of the building for community activities. Visitation of both members and others in the local community in times of need or by request. Availability for weddings and funerals and other services of significan Achievements during the period include: Continued growth of the membership and attendance at the church and of their spiritual and personal development. Continued development of the social and educational opportunities and interaction with the local community through and with organisations that we partner with. Volunteers The work planned, activities undertaken and achievements attained would not have been possible without the active involvement and hard work of all of the members and friends of the charity without whom the substantial work of the charity could not be realised. The Board of Trustees is grateful for the work and support of all the members and friends of Bristol Knowle Park Church of The Nazarene.
Bristol Knowle Park Church of The Nazarene Report of the Board of Trustees for the year ended 30 September 2024 Financial Review Reserves The charity does not have a policy on reserves as the expenditure and work of the charity is reliant upon the ongoing support, tithes and offerings of the members and friends received at the weekly meetings. The Board of Trustees reviews on a monthly basis the anticipated income and expenditure for the next two to three months in order to ensure the ongoing work of the charity. Financial Review of the Year The charity has continued throughout the year to meet and tailor the expenditure it incurs to the income received through rent for use of the building and through the tithes offerings and donations received. There is much more that the Board of Trustees would like to do and we continue to explore these and the use of possible grants that may be available to enable these plans to become a reality. No grants were reiVed during the year. The receipts and payment account shows that there was a net increase in cash funds during the year of £9199. Plans for Future Periods The Board ofTrustees meets on a monthly basis to plan and lookto the fvture ofthe charity. The Church is seeking to appoint a new Pastor. Declaration The Trustees declare that they have approved the trustees, report above. Signed on behalf of the charity's trustees on (Secretary) (Nominated Trustee) ÈLIV SdfrJ itr trf)eEoo(NS
Redcatch Community Church, Bristol Accounts for 2023- 2024 Church Income Slimming World Offerings Property Rental Bookings Gift Aid Loan Repayment Asian Church Grant Transfer in from Building Coffee Gift GAFGYE Manse rental Misc £ 5200.00 £10425.00 £ 9216.00 £ 3000.00 £ 2597.00 £ 120.00 £ 4474.00 £ 250.00 £11070.00 £ 217.00 £21000.00 £ 1950.00 £ 1418.00 4.00 Total £70941.00 Church Outgoings British Telecom (Manse) £ 642.00 British Telecom (Church) £ 783.00 Salaries (MN) £ 5833.00 Nazarene Head Office £ 2904.00 EDF (church) £ 1652.00 Gas (church) £ 2190.00 Cleaning £ 1300.00 Wessex Water £ 698.00 Council Tax (Manse) £ 2154.00 Building Insurance £ 4257.00 Utilities (Manse) £ 1135.00 Tax / Nl / Pension (MN) £ 466.00 Café £ 203.00 Building Fund £26900.00 IT 87.00 Recycling £ 520.00 Visiting Speakers £ 900.00 Loan £ 1800.00 Church Maintenance £ 2221.00 Gift £ 416.00 Gift (MN) £ 719.00 Gift Aid Admin £ 68.00 Wages (GN) £ 300.00 Manse maintenance £16824.00 Licences £ 857.00 Crossways maintenance £ 678.00 Miscellaneous £ 262.00 MN Expenses £ 70.00 Training Missions Total £ 80.00 £ 653.00 £77672.00 Bank Balance O/B Credits Outgoings £15297.00 £70941.00 £77572.00 Closing Balance £ 8666.00
Building Fund Opening Balance Credits Debits (Trans current ac) Closing Balance £21042.00 £26900.00 £11070.00 £36872.00 Anniversary Account Opening Balan £1420.00 Credits 0.00 Debits (Trans to current ac) £ 0.00 Closing Balance £1420.00
CHARifY COMMISSION OK LNOLAINL) ANU WALI.,5 Idependent examirier, accoun'(s report on the RLPOrt' (o IIILJ trusl'LJQS Ori aLcoiJnto I'oi tlio yijar Charity no (if any) rLP()rl' I'() Ll ie I'i-ij,., i 011 rriy exarriination ot tfrie accounts of tFie above (;Fidl'ily ("II'IL.; l-rLI."I") lur tFie year ended Rcsponsibilities and basis of report .teps, you are rcsponsible for the preparation of the LIC;G()urit'; iri 'i(;c;()r'(JiifiLe wil'li tFie requirements ol tkie Chdrilies Act 2011 ("tho. Acl."). I rcport iri I'LJSPLILI ot rriy Qxdrriination ol." the Trust's aLcoLints carried out undLir uCJC'tioi"I "14 jf ()r tlie 2011 Act arid in carrying out my exarriination, I kiave f()IIowLd :.Ill tl'ie ciijplicable DireGliorio .r iiL'btioii 14j1(S)(b) of the Act. given by Ilie Charity Commission Iridependont [-fhe Llidl'ily's giob&iricome exceeded £250,000 and l am qualified to- exdminer's statt!YYionl' uridert.". LJXiJl"riination by beirig d Itti Jr3yIILiiTr.)l(., li:'tcicJ b()cJyJ]. Dpl(.,te I. ] d_member of [insért name of ot rippII(;c'ible. I kiiJVG) C'c)rripletLJ(J Il-ly ijxamination. I corifirm thclt no material matters have orriLJ t() rriy 'ittoril'iori in connLaLtion with tFie exarninatiori (olhcar than that diLIOsL below ') wl'iicti gives me Gaukncje to believe that in, any material r6ispect: tFILa cjccountirig rpcords were not kept in dccordance with section 130 UI, tIiLa GFidr'itiLJs Act. or ttILJ aLcouritc; did riot accord witli the accounting records. or tFIL' dLcourito did not comply with the applicable requiremenls coii(:ernii"Ic] the form and content of accounls set out in the Charities (14('('ountS rJrid14eports) Regulations 2008 other thari any requirerrient tli(:.It tliL dG(:ourits give a 'truca and 'fair' view whicFI is not a matter Lufi&iidLJrL Js part ot an independent examination. I IiavLJ ricj (:uricLI'll&i ai-ld have come across no other mattprs in connection with tl IL, Ljxdiriiricltiori to wfriiGh attention sliould be drawn in this report in order to endble rj proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. Jlpasc., d(.,IfJte ttl( h wolds in th6> braGkets if they do not apply. Date: RLlevant profe.%sional quialificalion(s) c)r bo(Jy IER Oct 2018