## Bethel United Church of Jesus Christ Apostolic (Telford) ## Financial Report Compiled 2025 For the financial year ending 31[st] December 2025 > FINANCIAL REPORT COMPILED FOR YEAR 2025 OFFICIAL COMPILED BY THE FINANCE TEAM Bethel Unlted Church of Jesus Chrlst Page l ot 23 OFFICIAL Bethel United Church of Jesus Christ ## Contents Contents ......................................................................................................................................... 2 Independent Examiner Report ................................................................................................... 3 Reference and administrative details of the charity, its trustees and advisers. .................. 4 Balance Sheet ................................................................................................................................ 6 Statement of Financial Activities ............................................................................................... 7 Direct Costs (Expenditure) ......................................................................................................... 8 Closing Bank Balances @ 31[st] December 2025 .......................................................................... 9 Income ............................................................................................................................................ 9 TAR DOC .................................................................................................................................... 10 Page 2 of 23 OFFICIAL Bethel United Church of Jesus Christ ## Independent Examiner Report I have examined the financial statements of Bethel United Church of Jesus Christ Apostolic (Telford) for the year ended 31[st] December 2025. Which comprise the Statement of financial activities, the Balance Sheet and the related notes. The financial reporting framework that has been applied in their preparation is applicable law. Page 3 of 23 OFFICIAL Bethel United Church of Jesus Christ Reference and administrative details of the charity, its trustees and advisers. ## For the Year Ended 31[st] December 2025 Trustees Mr. Raymond Narme, (Chairman) Mrs Lessorn Foster-Brooks Mrs Joanne Victoria Johnstone Mr. Billixine Bell Mrs. Audrey Elsa Graham Charity registered Number 1164381 Principal Office 39 Tan Bank, Wellington, Shropshire TF1 1HJ Independent Examiner Richard Simms 32 Chepstow Drive, Leegomery Telford TF1 6UP Bankers Natwest Bank Pic. 217 Dean Street Telford Town Centre TF3 4BB TSB 8 Walker Street Wellington, Telford TF1 1BE Shropshire Page 4 of 23 OFFICIAL Bethel United Church of Jesus Christ Solicitors Lanyon Bowdler Solicitors **Grosvenor House, Hollinswood Road, Central Park, Telford, TF2 9TW** Page 5 of 23 OFFICIAL Bethel United Church of Jesus Christ ## Balance Sheet |As of 31stDecember 2025
**Fixed Assets**
Tangible assets
Investment property
Total tangible assets
**Current Assets**
Fixtures & Fittings *

Bank Balances
Natwest
TSB

**Net current (liabilities)/assets**
**Total assets**
**Net assets**
**Charity Funds Creditors:**
Unrestricted funds
Total funds|£
£
3,938
188 000
191,938 191,938
3,817
13,640
56,863
74,320
**_______**
266,258
266,258
266,258| |---|---| * F&F takes into account depreciation @ 15%. The financial statements were approved by the Trustees on 28[th] January 2026 and signed on their behalf, by: Page 6 of 23 OFFICIAL Bethel United Church of Jesus Christ ## Statement of Financial Activities ## **For the Year Ended 31[st] December 2025** ## **Income from:** ||**Unrestricted**|**Total funds**| |---|---|---| |Donations and legacies|43,106|43,106| |Gift Aid (HMRC)|18,039|18,039| |Fundraising Activities|0|0| |Interest Income|482|482| |Total Income|61,627|61,627| |**Expenditure on:**||| |Direct Costs|44,620|44,620| |Total Expenditure|______|______| ||44,620|44,620| |Net expenditure before investment gains|17,007|17,007| |Net income (expenditure) before other||| |recognized gains and losses|17,007|17,007| |Net movement in funds|17,007|17,007| ||**________________________**|| |Reconciliation of funds||| |Total funds brought forward|256,029|256,029| |Total funds carried forward|266,258|266,258| ## Notes:- Petty Cash Total for 1[st] January 2025 to 31[st] December £ 0.00 Total Expenditure does not include a bank transfer to TSB of £25,000.00 Page 7 of 23 OFFICIAL Bethel United Church of Jesus Christ ## Direct Costs (Expenditure) ||£|£| |---|---|---| |Stipend|7,500|7,500| |Charitable Donations|8,783|8,783| |Repairs Maintenance|2,926|2,926| |Security & Insurance|3,306|3,306| |Utilities|10,069|10,069| |Office Supplies|0|0| |Miscellaneous|3,154|3,154| |Expenses incurred due
to ongoing Legal
matters|8,883|8,883| |Total
|44,621|44,621| Page 8 of 23 OFFICIAL Bethel United Church of Jesus Christ Closing Bank Balances @ 31[st] December 2025 |NatWest
£13,640.42
TSB
£56,863.70
Total
£70,504.12
Income
Cash Deposits (Tithes &
Offerings)
Direct Debits into NatWest
Gift Aid from HMRC (2025)|19,074
24,032
18,039| |---|---| ||£61,145| Page 9 of 23 OFFICIAL Bethel Unlted Church of Jesus Chrlst TAR DOC Page 10 of 23 OFFICIAL Bethel United Church of Jesus Christ ## **Trustees’ Annual Report for the period** **From 1 January 2025 Period start date To 31 December 2025 Period end date** ## **Charity name: Bethel Unite Church of Jesus Christ Apostolic (Telford)** ## **Charity registration number: 1164381** ## **Objectives and Activities** ||SORP reference|| |---|---|---| |Summary of the purposes
of the charity as set out in
its governing document|Para 1.17|**The primary objective of the charity is**
**to advance the Christian faith. For the**
**furtherance of religious education**
**through teaching and preaching:**
**assisting those in need and providing**
**relief to the poor and those in need,**
**the sick and elderly.**
**The church provides activities**
**throughout the year for the**
**community for the benefit of the**
**public.**
**Our aim and mission statement is to:**
**Break all racial and social barriers**
**Have an impact in our community by**
**presenting a welcoming environment**
**which meets spiritual, social and**
**emotional needs by demonstrating**
**the love of God.**| |Summary of the main
activities in relation to
those purposes for the
public benefit, in particular,
the activities, projects or|Para 1.17 and
1.19|**Bible studies and teaching of the**
**Christian faith.**
**Youth activities which includes,**
**singing, craft work, film club. Coffee**
**mornings provide an opportunity to**
**provide a meal or light refreshments;**| Page 11 of 23 OFFICIAL |||Bethel United Church of Jesus Christ
**arts and crafts; and blood pressure**
**monitoring.**
**Day trips for the members and wider**
**community, friends and family.**| |---|---|---| |services identified in the
accounts.||**arts and crafts; and blood pressure**
**monitoring.**
**Day trips for the members and wider**
**community, friends and family.**| |Statement confirming
whether the trustees have
had regard to the
guidance issued by the
Charity Commission on
public benefit|Para 1.18|| ## **Additional information (optional)** You may choose to include further statements where relevant about: ||SORP reference|| |---|---|---| |Policy on grant making|Para 1.38|**In order to accomplish our activities**
**and duties, the board of trustees meet**
**to discuss and review our own**
**guidelines ensuring that we adhere to**
**them.**| |Policy on social
investment including
program related
investment|Para 1.38|**Consideration is given to the charity**
**commission’s guidance on public**
**benefits and guidance on charities for**
**the advancement of religion.**
**We continue to provide a public**
**service to the community which**
**includes the provision of a place for**
**worship towards God which is**
**accessible to the general public.**| |Contribution made by
volunteers|Para 1.38|| |Other||| ## **Achievements and Performance** SORP reference Page 12 of 23 OFFICIAL |||Bethel United Church of Jesus Christ
**1. Worship services**
**2. Youth activities**
**3. Prayer meetings**
**4. Day trips**
**5. Bible studies**
**6. Baby blessings**
**7. Holy communion**
**8. Choir rehearsals**
**9. Hospital visits**
**10. Home visits**
**11. Funerals**
**12. Weddings**
**13. Baptisms**
**14. Christmas performances**
**The Charity completed registration for Gift**
**Aid purposes with HMRC and are claiming;**
**The above services are open and inclusive to**
**members of the church, friends, families and**
**the general public.**| |---|---|---| |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|**1. Worship services**
**2. Youth activities**
**3. Prayer meetings**
**4. Day trips**
**5. Bible studies**
**6. Baby blessings**
**7. Holy communion**
**8. Choir rehearsals**
**9. Hospital visits**
**10. Home visits**
**11. Funerals**
**12. Weddings**
**13. Baptisms**
**14. Christmas performances**
**The Charity completed registration for Gift**
**Aid purposes with HMRC and are claiming;**
**The above services are open and inclusive to**
**members of the church, friends, families and**
**the general public.**| **Additional information (optional)** You may choose to include further statements where relevant about: Achievements against Para 1.41 objectives set Performance of Para 1.41 fundraising activities against objectives set Investment performance Para 1.41 against objectives Other Page 13 of 23 OFFICIAL Bethel United Church of Jesus Christ ## **Financial Review** |**Financial Review**||| |---|---|---| |Review of the charity’s
financial position at the
end of the period|Para 1.21|| |Statement explaining the
policy for holding reserves
stating why they are held|Para 1.22|| |Amount of reserves held|Para 1.22|| |Reasons for holding zero
reserves|Para 1.22|| |Details of fund materially
in deficit|Para 1.24|**None**| |Explanation of any
uncertainties about the
charity continuing as a
going concern|Para 1.23|| ## **Additional information (optional)** You may choose to include further statements where relevant about: |The charity’s principal
sources of funds (including
any fundraising)|Para 1.47|• **The charity’s principal sources**
**of funds (including any fund**
**raising) are, tithes from the**
**church members and offerings**
**also from church members and**
**visitors**
• **All revenue supports our**
**outgoings**
• **Gift Aid return for claims**
**submitted**| |---|---|---| |Investment policy and
objectives including any
social investment policy
adopted|Para 1.46|| |A description of the
principal risks facing the
charity|Para 1.46|| |Other||| Page 14 of 23 OFFICIAL Bethel Unlted Church of Jesus Chrlst Page 15 of 23 OFFICIAL Bethel United Church of Jesus Christ ## **Structure, Governance and Management** |Description of charity’s
trusts:||| |---|---|---| |Type of governing
document
(trust deed, royal charter)|Para 1.25|**Articles of Constitution**| |How is the charity
constituted?
(e.g unincorporated
association, CIO)|Para 1.25|**Trust**| |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 are appointed as stated in**
**the governing document**
**(constitution) and trustees do not**
**receive any remuneration for the**
**performance of their duties.**| **Additional information (optional)** You may choose to include further statements where relevant about: Policies and procedures Para 1.51 adopted for the induction and training of trustees The charity’s Para 1.51 organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works Relationship with any Para 1.51 related parties Other ## **Reference and Administrative details** Page 16 of 23 OFFICIAL Bethel United Church of Jesus Christ |Charity name|Bethel United Church of Jesus Christ Apostolic (Telford)| |---|---| |Other name the charity
uses|Bethel United Church Telford| |Registered charity number|1164381| |Charity’s principal address|39 Tan Bank
Wellington
Telford
TF1 1HJ| ||| Page 17 of 23 OFFICIAL Bethel United Church of Jesus Christ ## **Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity** |1
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20|**Trustee name**|**Office (if any)**|**Dates acted if not for whole**
**year **|**Name of person (or body) entitled**
**to appoint trustee (ifany)**| |---|---|---|---|---| ||Raymond Narme|Chair||| ||Leesorn Foster-
Brooks|Secretary||| ||Joanne Johnstone|Treasurer||| ||Billixtine Bell|Assistant
Secretary||| ||AudreyGraham|||| |||||| |||||| |||||| |||||| |||||| |||||| |||||| |||||| |||||| |||||| |||||| |||||| |||||| |||||| |||||| ## – Corporate trustees names of the directors at the date the report was approved **Director name** Page 18 of 23 OFFICIAL Bethel United Church of Jesus Christ ## Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity **Trustee name Dates acted if not for whole year** Page 19 of 23 OFFICIAL Bethel United Church of Jesus Christ ## **Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others** Description of the assets held in this capacity Name and objects of the charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects Details of arrangements for safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity’s own assets ## **Additional information (optional)** ## **Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)** |**Additional information (optional)**
**Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)**|**Additional information (optional)**
**Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)**|**Additional information (optional)**
**Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)**| |---|---|---| |**Type of**
**adviser**
**Name**
**Address**||| |**HMRC**
**OFFICER**|Richard Simms|32 Chepstow Drive, Telford TF1 6UP| |||| |||| |||| **Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information)** Page 20 of 23 OFFICIAL Bethel United Church of Jesus Christ ## **Exemptions from disclosure** Reason for non-disclosure of key personnel details ## **Other optional information** **A number of Baptisms have occurred during the year of 2025 and for that we give God thanks. Hope fully this will continue throughout 2026.** Page 21 of 23 OFFICIAL Bethel United Church of Jesus Christ ## **Declarations** **The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.** **Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees** |**Signed** **on behalf of**|**the charity’s trustees**|| |---|---|---| |**Signature(s)**
**Full name(s)**
**Position (eg Secretary,**
**Chair, etc)**
**Date**|Leesorn Foster-Brooks|| ||Leesorn Foster-Brooks|| ||
Secretary|| ||28thJanuary 2026|| ||28thJanuary 2026|| Page 22 of 23 OFFICIAL