Trustees, Annual Report for the period Per1j start date Period end date 1st January 2025 To 314t December 2025 Section A Reference and administration details Charity name The Church of God in Binningham CIO Other names charity 1$ known by NONE Registered charity number (if any 1166052 Charity's principal address 19 Alleyne Road Erdington Birmingham Postcode B24 8EJ Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity Trytee n•me Office Irf any) Name of person lor body) enlled toa int trustee ifan Philip Malcolm Jefferson Stephen Hickling John Ashley Bowler James Thomas Needham Chaimian EXISTING TRUSTEES Secretary Names of the trustees for the charity, if any, (for example, any custodian trustees Name Dates acted rf not for whole ear Names and addresses of advisers (Optional infomiationl è of adviser Name Address Name of treasurer (Optional inforn)ation) Philip Malcolm Jefferson TAR Church ofGod in Birniingham 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 sele¢tion methods Persons who are appointed Elders of The Church of God in Birmingham by the biblical protocol approved by the Churches of God Addltlonal governance issues {Optional infoTmatlonl The day to day management of activities of the Church is carried out by TrusteeslElders in Gonjunction with appointed D8acons and committees in which other church members may participate. The Elders and Deacons hold regular meetings lo discuss the wellbeing of the church and the activities planned. These meetings 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, Ihe appointment of deacons and the recognition of Elders. Accounls are produced on a monthly basis by the Treasurer and are reviewed by the Elders and Deacons An update on Fund balan5 is provided by the Treasurer lo Elders and Deacons and these accounts are available lo all church members. The Church has a Safeguarding Policy relating to Children, Young People and Vulnerable Adults. The Church has a Health & Safety Policy and regular checks are made lo ensure this policy is maintained. You may choose to include additional information, where relevant. aboLrt'. policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees.. the charity's organisational slruclure and any wider network with which the charity works., relationship with any r81ated 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 faith and of other charitable purposes such as the Trustees shall decid&, 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
During the year we have continued our activities bolh within the church and the wider communty. This includes our worship services, teaching and prayer. We have been able to continue contact wrth the local community with Mums & Toddlers Club. Kids Club and Youth Club. These weekly events have been advertised in our regular newsletters and have proved very popular. Summary ofthe main activities undertaken for the public benefit 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 publlc benefit) In addition to work in the immediate localty we have encouraged children and young people, both in the church and from the events we run, to attend events held under the auspir£s of other Churches of God in the Fellowship. These events included a regional summer camp and intemational youth fellowship rally. Statement of Public Benefft All Trustees are aware of the Chartties Acts public benefit requiremenls so that the purposes and activities of the Ghurch are geared to 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 neightKJunng communty may benefrt from the promotion of the Christian farth and the promotion of church fellowship. None of the Trustees reiVeS any private benefft. TAR Church ofGod in Binningham Page 3
Additional details of objectives and activities (Optional infomiation) 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 churth. You may choose to include further statements, where relevant, about.. policy on grantmaking., policy programme related investment., ontribution made by volunteers. Section D Achievements and performance COMMUNITY EVENTS We have held social events at the ARCC to which the communty are invited, along with our local outreach meetings each Sunday aftemoon. We also attended Pype Hayes Park this year each Sunday aftemoon in June, advertising who we were as a church and what we offer the community. Each week, yather pennitting, we visit the local high street shopping centre offering free Christian literature and the Chan to Ghat, for adults and ¢hildren. In the lead up to Christmas we held a Light Up event, with visitors experiencing a time of socialising wrth friends, and a choice of activities for the children to enjoy. We also had workshop for local ladies who tried their hand at Christmas Wreath making. MUM'S & TODDLERS A small number of church members and local ¢ommunity members organise Tumbles, a stay and play group every Tuesday moming during term time for preschool children and their parentslcarers. It is well attended and we often have families on the wailing list as Y11. 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 craftlsensorylquiet zone activity and singinglbubble time. TAR Church ofGod in Birmingham Page 4
Section D Achievements and performance YOUTH VIORK During 2025 our 'Potterfs Clay. group for teenage church thiklren has continued to meet monthly. Our communty youth work continues with separate groups for under and over age ten. These dubs have enated children to come together to participate in games, sports, craft. singing and bible stories. Many of the chiklren aThY their families have attended other thurch activities. TAR Church of God in Birniingham Page 5
Section D Achievements and performance Summary ofthe main achievemènts 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 held under the following headings.. UNRESTRICTED General Expenses This fund covers all general expenses of the running of ¢hurch activilies. Local Outreach This fund covers the cost of equipment and literature for outreach in the community. Youth Work This fund covers the cost of equipment. transport to events and camp subsidies. N88d This fund is used to help those in financial need both for members of the hurch and those in the wider local Community. Families of Tumbles children have been supported with food and household items during the year. RESTRICTED Hall Development This fund is used to further develop and maintain the usefulness of the church building. Legacle8 No legacies have been received during 2025. Lord's Sep4ants All the money in this fund is gifted to full time evangelists working amongst the Fellowship of Chur¢hes 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 included gifts to our sister churches in Nottingham and Swindon to help fund their rebuild projects. Brief statement of the harity's policy on reserves It is the Trustees, policy to maintain a positive balance in each fund. The unrestricted funds are conSided by Ihe Twstees and acknowledged by donors that they may, in the event of extreme expense, be used for any purpose. For management purposes they are kept separate and reviewed as though they were separate. The restn¢ted funds must be used for the designated purpose only. All funds are now held in a current ac¢ount with Lloyds Bank plc. Details of any funds materlally in deficit At year end none of the fvnds were in deficit. Further flnanclal review details (Optional infomiation) TAR Church ofGod in Birrningham Page 7
You may choose to include additional information, where relevant about.. the charity's principal SoUrS of funds (including any fundraisingl., how expendilure has supported the key objectives of the charity., investment policy and objectives including any ethical investment policy ed. Receipts and donations to the funds are mainly from church members, either weekly via the collection box, directly lo the church bank account through Faster Payment or via the Churches of God Central Gifts Fund in conjunction with gift aid. Normal expenditure has been covered by local church members. Local Outreach and Youth Wort( funds have supported activities among the local community. We encourage support for 'TOY-LINK', the Toys for Christmas initiative run by Birmingham City Mission. Section F Other optional information Section G Declaration The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees, report above. Signed on behalf of tho charity's trust es Signaturels) Full namels) Philip Malcolm Jefferson Stephe Hickling Position leg Secretary, Chair, etc) Chairman Secretary Date TAR Church ofGod in Birniingham Page 8
CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLANO AND WAIES Church of God in Btrrmingham CIO Recei ts and ments accounts CC16a Forthe period To 15tJanua 2025 1st tlecernber 202 Section A Receipts and payments Unrestricted fund¥ to th• nparvst £ toth? nMrnt E iothe raY88t E tothe rwo¥te ioth• nwrnst £ Restricted funds Endo¥vment funds Totsl funds Last year A1 R•c•i Inmme 1¢330 13.142 31,472 or AR) 11142 31,472 an see tablè . tota 31.472 A3 Po m•nts Gener81 E%pense5 9.ST3 3.131 1427 3.717 9.$73 3,131 1427 3,717 10.239 14,774 2.367 2,B29 9.tso LrKal Outrea* YtyJth AKpea15 620 {62D Sub total 45.017 A4 Asset and In¥tment Sub total 18W8 12.43) 31,268 45.017 Net of receipts/(paym•ntsJ AS Trnnsfern between fund¥ A6 Cash funds l¥st year end Cash ffunds thls year end 51 1.52 10.411 5,537 7.47 15. 16.152 CCXX R1 afxKJunts ISSI 1)410712026
Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period nstricted funds to n•arnJt £ Restricted fund# to noarHt£ Endowment to noarmt É B1 Ca8h fund8 rotal cash funds 9.893 8.250 Unrn•trlet•d lund• rtht £ R•8trlct•d fund• to n•amt£ Endowm•nt fund• Details to lo whh Cufrnit vlu• on•1 Dftl.iils Fund to thlch co{pU1} 423,$74 Cuvr•nt v•lu• Detall Mxtbnq PIK• dtl B4 A81•ts rnL91n•d lor th• charlty'• own Ill [knID•nl 27.$22 Fund f0th Amout)t Details B5 Llablllti•# SvJn8d by one or trAYJ trustees on tehaff of 8N the trustees Dale of roval nature Print Name PHILIP NI4LCOLM JEFFERSON STEPHEN HICKLING CCKX P2 acnts ISSI
CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES Independent examiner's report on the accounts Section A Independent Examiner's Report Report to the trusteèsl members of The Church of God in Bimiingham CIO On accounts for the year ended 31" December 2025 Charity no (if any) 1166052 Set out on pages I report lo the trustees on my examination of the a¢¢ounts of the above Charity {"Ihe Trust") for the year ended 3111212025 Responsibilities and As the charity trustees of the Trust, you are responsible for the preparation basis of report of the accounts In accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 ('the Act") I report in respect of my examination of the Trust's accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in ¢arying out my examination, I have followed the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145{5llb) of the Act. I have completed my examination. I confim that no material matters have come to my attention {other than that disclosed below "l in conne¢tion with the examination which gives me cause lo believe that in, any material respect.. accounting records were not kept in accordan with section 130 of the Act or the accounts do nol accord wrth the accounting records Independent examiner's statement I have no concems and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should tse drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. Please del&te the words in the brackets if Ihey do not apply. Signed: Dale: tL Namè: Luke Relevant professional qualificationlsl or body lif any): Associate Member of the Chartered Institute of Management A¢countants Address: Greendawn Accounting Ltd, 1A The Homend, Ledbury, Herefordshire, HR8 1 BN IER October 2018
Section B Disclosure Only complete rf the examiner needs to highlight matters of concern (see CC32, Independent examination of charily accounts". directions and guidance for examiners). Glvo here brief details of any items Ihat the examiner wlshes to disclose. IER October 2018