Trustees, Annual Report for the period Penod start dale Period end dale From 1st January 2024 To Reference and administration details 31 December 2024 Section A Charity name The Church of God in Bimiingham CIO Other names ¢harlty Is known by NONE Reglst8rnd charity number (If any) 1166052 Charlty'$ prlnclpal address 19 Alleyne Road Erdington Birmingttam Postcode B24 8EJ Names of the charlty trustee8 who manage the charlty 04te• acted11 not for whol? e•r Tru•t•• Mm• Offlc• Ilf anyl Nam• of per•on lor body) entitled toa oint trustee if an Philip Malcolm Jefferson Stephen Hickling John Ashley Bowler James Thomas Needham Chairman EXISTING TRUSTEES Secretary Names of the trustees for the charlty, If any, (for example, any cu81odlan tru8tses) Name Dates acted if not for whole ear Nam08 and addresses of advlsers (Optional infomiation) of adviser Name Address Name of treasurer (Optlonal Information) Philip Malcolm Jefferson TAR Church of God in Birmingham Page I
Section B Structure, overnance and mana ement Description of the charity's trusts CIO Foundation Model Type of governing document How the charity is constituted CIO Trust Trustee selection methods Persons who are appointed Elders of Th8 Church of God in Birmingham by the biblical protocol approved by the Churches of God Additional governance Issue8 (Optlonal Infomiatlon) The day to day management of activities of the Church is carned out by TrusleeslElders in coniunclion with appointed Dèacons and committ88s in whi¢h other ¢hur¢h members may participate. The Elders and Deacons hold regular meeting5 to discuss the wellbeing of the church and the activities planned. These meelings include reviews of finance, outreach work in the community, teaching in the church and general pastoral issues. In addition. the Elders hold regular meetings to discuss spiritual issues, the appointment of deacons and the recognition of Elders. Accounts are produced on a monthly basis by the Treasurer and are reviewed by the Elders and Deacons. An update on Fund balances is provided by the Treasurer lo Elders and Deacons and these accounts are available to all church members. The Church has a Safeguarding Policy relaling to Children, Young People and Vulnerable Adults. The Church has a Health & Safety Policy and regular checks are made to ensure this policy is maintained. You may choose lo include additional information, where relevant, about.. policies and procedurès adopted for the induction and training of trusteès., the charity's organisational structure and any wider network with which Ihe Charity works., • relationship with any related parties, trustees, consideration of major risks and the system and procedures to manage them. Section C Ob'ectives and activities The advancement of the Christian farth and of other charitable purposes such as the Trustees shall decide. all as an expression of the Statement of Faith in the Trust Model. Summary of the objects of the charity set out in its governing document TAR Church ofGod in Birmingham Page 2
There were 43 church members on the roll at 1$1 January 2024. The majority of these attend the Sunday worship seNice regularly. During the year we have continued our activities both within the Church and the wider community. This includes our worship services, teaching and prayer. Summary of the maln activities undertaken for the public bènefit in relation to these objects (include within this section the statutory declaration that trustees have had regard to the guidance Issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit} We have been able lo continue contact with the local community with Mums & Toddlers Club, Kids Club and Youth Club. These weekly events have been advertised in Our regular newsletters and have provèd very popular. In addition to work in the immediate locality we have encouraged hildren and young people, both in the church and from the events we run, to attend events held under the auspices of other churches of God in the Fellowship. These events included a regional summer camp and international youth fellowship rally. Statement of Public Benefit All Trustees are aware of the Charities Acts public benefit requirements so Ihal the purposes and activities of the church are geared lo meeting those requirements as well as the spiritual needs of the public as an expression of the Statement of Faith in the Trust Model. The neighbouring community may benefit from the promotion of the Christian faith and the promotion of church fellowship. None of the Trustees reiVeS any private benefit. TAR Church ofGod in Birmingham Page 3
Additional details of objectives and activities (Optional infonnationl It is our policy to make financial contributions to other activities of Churches of God in the UK and throughout the world as spiritual and social needs arise. The charity has no employees, all work, practical and spiritual is done by volunteer members of the church. You may choose to include further statements, where relevant, about.. policy on granlmaking., policy programme related inveslmenl., contribution made by volunteers. Section D Achievements and performance COMMUNITY EVENTS We have held social events at the ARCC to whi¢h the Community are invited, along with our local outreach meetings each Sunday afternoon. We also attended Pype Hayes Park for the first time this year each Sunday aftemoon in June. advertising who we were as a church and what we offer the community. Just recently we have had open mornings each Wednesday at the ARCC to offer prayer support or a friendly chat to those who pass by. Once a month we visit the local high street on a Saturday rnoming offering free Chrislian literature and the chance to chat, for adults and children. In the lead up to Christmas we held a Light Up event, with visitors experiencing a time of socialising with friends, and a choice of activities for the children to enjoy. We also had a workshop for local ladies who tried their hand at Christmas Wreath making. MUM'S & TODDLERS A small number of church members and local community membets organise Tumbles, a stay and play group every Tuesday morning during tem time for preschool children and their parentslcarers. It is well attended with over 20 families on the register and we often have families on the waiting list as well. It is a relaxed and friendly group offering families a chance to chat whilst supervising their children playing. We provide refreshments at snack time, a raftlsensorylquiet zone activity and singinglbubble time. TAR Church ofGod in Birmingham Page 4
Section D YOUTH WORK Achievements and performance During 2024 our 'Potter's Clay, group for teenage church children has continued to meet monthly With the young Feople's agreement, we have embarked on studying 1 Timothy to increase bible literacy. We ended the year with a social time at the ARCC. Our community youth work has been very successful as we have been running a youth club for children aged ten and upwards for many years and this has now seen a resurgence. The kid's club that started in 2022 for children from school age to age ten has also continued successfully. These clubs have enabled children to come together to participale in games, sports, crafl, singing and bible stories. Around 40 different children have attended across both clubs during Ihe year and many children and their families have attended olher church activities. TAR Church ofGod in Birtningham Page 5
Section D Achievements and performance Summary of the main achievements of the charity during the year See above TAR Church ofGod in Birmingham Page 6
Section E Financial review The funds of the church are hdd under the following headings: UNRESTRICTED General Expenses This fund covers all gèneral expenses of the running of church activtties. Local Outreach This fund covers the cost of equipment and literatu for outreach in the communty. Youth Worf( This fund covers the cost of equipmen( transtM)rt to events and camp subsidies. Need This fund is used to help those in financial need l)oth for members of the church and those in the wider local communty. Families of TumNes children have been supported with and household items during the year. RESTRICTED Hall Development This fund is used to further develop and maintain the usefijlness of the church building. Lega¢les No legacies have been received during 2024. Lord's Servants I the money in this fijnd is gtfted to full time evangelisls working amongst the Fellowship of Churches of God and to their widows where appropriate. Appeals From lime to time there are special appeals for which collections are made. During the year this induded gifts lo our sister churches in Nottingham and Swindon to help fund their rebuild projects. Brief sLitement of the charity's policy on reserves 11 is the Trustees. policy to maintain a positive balance in each fund. The unrestrided funds are considered by the Trustees and acknowledged by donors that they may. in the event of exlreme expense. be used for any purpose. For management purposes they are kept separate and reviewed as though they were separate. The restricted fijnds must be used for the designated purpose only. Al funds are now held in a current account Lk)yds Bank pSc. Detsils of any funds materially in deficlt At year end none of the fijnds were in deficit. Further financial review deLiils (Optional infofmation) TAR Church of God in Birnlingham Page 7
You may choose lo indude additional infornalion. where relevant about.. the charity's prinopal sour$ of fiJnds (indudirKJ any fur)draising}; how expenditure has supported the key obj'ectives of the charity.. investment policy and objectives induding any eth1 investment px)licy ed. ReIpts and {k)natb to the fvnds are mainly from thurch members, either weekty via the (xAlectKJn box. directy to the church bank account through Faster Pa1 or via the Churches of Central Gifts Fund Ichaty 2991061 in conjunction with gift aid. )m)al expenditure has been covered by l(Kal thurch members. Lal Outreach and Youth W(rt have supp)rted acttvitses among the local fxffimunty. We encourage support for TOY-LINK. the Toys for Christrna5 iniliative run by Bimiingham Cty Mission. Section F Other optional information Section G Declaration The trustees de¢laro that they have approvod the trustees. report above. Signed on behalf of the charity's trustees Signature(s Full name($} Phlip Malo)Im Jeffers Sten Hickling Position (eg Secretary. Chair. etc} Chairman TAR Church of God in Binninghatn Page 8
CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLANO AND WALES Th• Church ofGod In Blmlngham CIO Receipts and payments accounts CC16a For the period To 1st JarKk 2024 1st De¢emtxr 202 Section A Receipts and payments Unrestricted Restricted EndowTnenl Total Last year A1 R•c•lpts 1A101 Sub total(Gn$ income for AR) 1411Tr1 A2 ASS and In¥•stm•nt sale5. Isee table). Sub ftitai 28.389 1&101 A3Pa Ex 10339 14TT4 1367 1•33• 14774 6.731 Flo•d 2.7 2.167 Youth Work 9,150 9.150 0,301 Sub totsl 14108 4016 33.171 A4 As8•t •nd Investment rchases. see tak8 Hall De10 ent Fund Sub total 30.209 45.016 37,280 Net olr8celpts/(payments) A5 Trnnslers between funds A6 cash funds last end C•sh funds this year end 12,231 10,411 5,244 S537 17A75 15,948 18.389 17.47 CCXX Rt ISSI
Section B Statemènt of assets and liabilities at the end of the period Unrestricted fund5 Restricted funds to n•ar••t£ Endowment fund5 Laiegorip5 B1 Cash tsnds 10N11 Total cash funds 10,411 S537 unrestricted nds to n&v••t£ R05trietsd fvnds Endowment funds Details to rar•t£ Fundk**thlch Details Detailg B4 Assets retsined for the eharitys own uso Plx• ollh Churrh 423.514 -rni- Details B5 Llabllhlos byono or on behalf of all th6 tnJstee5 Spjnature ¥)1 Nam• Dale or PHILIP mALcCm JEFFERSON STEPHEN HICKLING 9 June 2025 CCXX R2 xcwnts ISSI
Independent examinerfs report on the accounts Section A Independent Examiner's Report Report to thg trusteesl membgr5 of Ch8rityN8m8 The Church of God in Birmingham CIO On accounts for the year ended 31$t Dernber 2024 Charlty no (11 any) 1166052 Set out on pag88 thJudethepBBe I report to th8 trustee8 on my examlnallon of the accounts of the abov8 tharity fthe Tru8n fortho year ended 51 ¥4ftl ¥Oa¥. Ra8pon8lbllltl88 and A8 th8 Gharlty Iru8tees of the TnJ8t. sY)u are resp8rD10 fortha preparation ba•lB of rort of the accounts In accoTdance vllh the requlrements of the Charltl68 Act 2011 I report in rnspect of my examlnatlon of the Tnf8 accoun18 carrted out under Section 145 ofthe 2011 Act and kn catyng out my examlnatlon. I have folk)wed th8 appllc8b18 DlrecUon8 given by the Charlty Comml8BWJD under 8ectlon 145(5)(b) of the I have compw my exarnlnallon. l Confim that no materf81 matter8 have come to my attention (other than that dl8closed below J tn connection the examln3llon whlch glv89 me cause to ball8ve that In. any materlal re8pecL' accountEng records not kept In accordance wlth 88cllon 130 of the Act or the aoUnts do not accord with the aCUntIng record8 Independent gxamlnefs stat•mant I have no concem8 and have come a¢ro88 no (ther matters In connectlon the examlnatlon to whlch attentkn should b8 In order to enable a proper underanrfing of the-ac¢ounts to b8 read)ed. 81gnod: LL I 2nd June 2025 Namo: Luke Kgegan Relgvant professional qualiflGatlon(s) or body (If any): Associate oflhe Chartered In81itirte of IAanagement Accountants Limlted omen Hereford8hlro HR8 1AG IER Octobgr 2018
Section B DisclosLI re Only complet8 rf the examiner needs to highlight matters of concem (see CC32. Indepandent &¥amlnatlon of chartty accounts: dtrecttorts and gutdance for exarnine). Give here brlef delall6 of any Item8 that tho examlner wl•hos lo dl8GIoso. IER October 2018