HUNSLET CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE (CiO)
(CHARiTy NUmbER 1166960)
ANNUAL REPORT TO THE CHARiTiES COmmiSSiON FOR 2022/23
The Church Board function as the Board of Managing Trustees for the Hunslet Church of the Nazarene C.I.O. We have continued to meet both formally and informally after services as required, to discuss issues that required attention, each member of the Board continues to contribute to the effective management of the church to the best of their ability, as they have been led of the Lord and a consensus in all decisions continues to be reached that takes the church forward.
This year Rev. Frank Rowley passed into the presence of his Lord and Saviour on 24[th] May 2023.
Our membership therefore reduced by one, however we have again been encouraged by new people attending the church services, with some now attending regularly while others attend occasionally. We have also been able to continue to minister to a large care/nursing home locally by taking special services The services have been very well supported by both residents and staff.
Financially the church is continuing to manage its finances, however following the sale of the manse last year we have lost the rental income stream, and the banks are not offering interest bearing Treasurer’s accounts to compensate for this loss of income. Our District leadership are looking into possible investment opportunities, which will provide additional income, without breaking the restrictions of the trust deed regarding the funds which are ringfenced for housing provision.
Our total income for the financial year to 30[th] September 2023 was £8420 and expenditure £9688, the major expenditure for repairs and maintenance of the church building. A Local Authority grant of £3564 was received, which covered the cost of CCTV installed and paid for, by the church, in the previous financial year.
The Trustees continued to work with the local Anglican church plant with a Warm Welcome space and with the local Tenants and Residents Associations, particularly in hosting meetings and leading or taking part in a number of Remembrance Day/Sunday services. The church has a Ladies Fellowship group that meet each month, and this is supported by a group of regular attendees. The church also runs a monthly Coffee Morning, and this is attended by a number of local folk as well as one of the local Councillors, plus friends from other churches. Our Ministry Team continue to support the local MHA sheltered housing complex Chaplain by taking Worship Services when he is away.
We are grateful to the local preachers and ordained ministers who continue to help the Ministry Team fill the pulpit weekly, this takes the pressure off the two Ministry Team members and gives the congregation a varied ministry programme.
We are continuing to actively seek opportunities to serve the Lord in whatever ways He guides us, and despite ongoing health concerns, we are still able to keep the total church programme going.
Respectfully submitted,
Rev. Mike Hewison
Rev. Mike Hewison
Chairman Board of Managing Trustees On behalf of the Board.
HUNSLET CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE (C.I.O.)
CHURCH FINANCIAL REPORT 1[st] October 2022 to 30[th] September 2023
Consolidated Accounts presented to the 2024 Church AGM
INCOME
EXPENDITURE
| Offerings Gifts Fees (KCom/LCC) St. Lukes Bank interest Insurance duplicates claim refund LCC grant re CCTV Sub total (income) Brought Fwd. Total Income Expenditure Carried forward |
£ 2971.34 Preachers exp. including hospitality £ 146.00 Budgets £ 386.00 Admin/misc. expense £ 1250.00 Gas/electric £ 151.19 Insurance (£ 48.07) Repairs/maintenance £ 3564.00 Harvest gift to CforL Outreach programmes expense £ 8420.46 £ 135539.86 £ 143960.32 Total expenditure £143960.32 Current A/c £ 9688.08 Savings A/c Cash £134272.24 Total |
£ 950.00 £ 136.00 £ 159.48 £ 856.19 £ 919.49 £6043.73 £ 50.00 £ 573.19 £ 9688.08 £105673.37 £ 27969.44 £ 629.43 £134272.24 |
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Notes – 1) inter A/c transfers Current A/c to Petty Cash £1700.00, 2) £100,000 of funds ringfenced re sale of manse.
Mrs. E. Martin, Church Treasurer