2020-12-31-accounts

Description ofth	e charity's	trusts
Type of governing	document
		Charitable Incorporated Organisation
	constituted
Trustee selection methods		APPointment ofcharitY trustees
		1.At the first annual general meeting ofthe members ofthe CIG all the
		charity trustees shall retire from office;
		2.At every [subsequent] annual general meeting ofthe members ofthe CIO,
		one-third ofthe charity trustees shall retire from office. Ifthe number of
		charity trustees is not three or a multiple ofthree, then the number nearest
		to one-third shall retire from office, but ifthere is only one charity trustee, he
		orshe shall retire;
		3.The charity trustees to retire by rotation shall be those who have been
		longest in office since their last appointment or reappointment. Ifany
		trustees were last appointed or reappointed on the same day those to retire
		shall (unlessthey otherwise agree among themselves) be determined by lot;
		4.The vacancies so arising may be filled by the decision ofthe members at
		the annual general meeting; any vacancies not filled at the annual general
		meeting may be filled as provided in sub-clause (S)ofthis clause;
		S.The members orthe charity trustees may at any time decide to appoint a
		new charity trustee, whether in place ofa charity trustee who has retired or
		been removed in accordance with clause [1S](Retirement and removal of
		charity trustees), or as an additional charity trustee, provided that the limit
		specified in clause [12(3)]on the number ofcharity trustees would not as a
		result be exceeded;
		6.A person so appointed by the members ofthe CIO shall retire in accordance
		with the provisions ofsub-clauses (2)and (3) ofthis clause. A person so
		appointed by the charity trustees shall retire at the conclusion ofthe next
		annual general meeting after the date ofhis or her appointment and shall not
		be counted for the purpose ofdetermining which ofthe charity trustees isto
		retire by rotation at that meeting.
		3.Number ofcharity trustees
		a)There must be at least five charity trustees. ifthe number falls below this
		minimum, the remaining trustee or trustees may act only to call a meeting of
		the charity trustees or appoint a new charity trustee.

Summary	of	of	The ob ects ofthe CtO are:
the objects		of	The principal purpose ofthe CIO is the advancement ofthe Christian faith for the benefit
the charity out in its		set	ofthe public in accordance with the principles ofthe Fellowship ofChurches ofChrist (FCC).
governing
document			The advancement ofthe Christian faith religion, mainly but not exclusively, by means of
			broadcasting messages ofan evangelistic and teaching nature.
			To advance the Christian faith in Tunbridge Wells for the benefit ofthe public through the
			holding ofprayer meetings, talks, events, public celebration ofreligious festivals,
			producing and/or distributing literature to enlighten others about the Christian faith.
			The church may also advance education and carry out other charitable purposes in the
			United Kingdom and/or other parts ofthe world, including feeding the poor, working with
			children and young people, visiting the sick and elderly, supporting the homeless and
			those in need...
Summary the main activities undertaken	of for		Church ofChrist is a growing family friendly, community Church, welcoming people of all ages, backgrounds, and race. Without Covid restrictions, we would normally hold cafe style services weekly, with the aim ofproviding engaging and relaxed times ofworship.
the public benefit in			Sunday Services, online during Covid times, include lively and varied worship, prayers, Bible based and relevant preaching and the sharing ofCommunion. Services are informal
feiatloA to these objects (include within this section the statutory declaration			and inspirational and combine both new and traditional ways ofCelebrating God. Weekly 'Sunday Special' groups take place during our services for children/youth aged 3- 16.Due to Covid restrictions these were held for only a smali portion ofthe year. YouTube videos and activity sheets were sent to parents during those months we could not hold Sunday Special. These groups and online activities seek to teach our youngsters
that trustees			about Christ, his life and the benefits ofa relationship with him through age-related fun
have had			Bible learning sessions run by ateam ofcreative, caring and dedicated teachers.
regard to the guidance issued by the Charity ColnfAIssloA			Due to Covid Restrictions our children's outreach this year has been limited. Our annual summer holiday camp for children and youth aged 7-16was canceiied, and apart from Jan, Feb, March, our monthly 'Exhilarate' club for primary children aged 4-11was also cancelled. Our Youth Group which would normally meet at least once a month, was
on public			limited to online Zoom sessions for 3-4months from April —June. Due to Covid
benefit)			restrictions all our Halloween, Christmas and other Children's parties were cancelled.
			Without Covid Restrictions, our community outreach and pastoral care would normally
			include holding an open service on Easter Morning, providing a meeting space for local
			groups, and running atwice weekly soup bowl. We have given out packed lunches from
			the door ofthe church and signposted to agencies for support, and at times allowed one
			support group has been able to meet.
			Thankfully, we have been able to continue financial support for overseas initiatives; Geon
			Christian Children's Home in South Korea, Brian Jennings (with wife, Comfort) isa Church
			ofChrist missionary in Ghana, West Africa, Unsung Heroes (formerly Pro-Vision
			International —PVI}- a Southern Africa based Christian missions serving agency, and the
			wider The Persecuted Church. Locally and nationally, we have supported Tunbridge Wells
			Street Pastors and Tunbridge Wells Youth for Christ, as well as our national Fellowship of
			Churches ofChrist.
			ln planning the activities for Church ofChrist during the reporting year the trustees have
			considered and had regard for the commission's guidance on public benefit with