Worksop Christian Centre
Worksop Christian Centre Trustees' Annual Report 2024-2025
For the period 1 October 2024 - 30 September 2025
Administrative Information
Worksop Christian Centre, which is also known as ‘WCC’ and ‘WCC Life’, is situated on Vicar's Walk, Worksop S80 2HJ. The registered Charity number is 1169816.
Trustees: Tracey Bladen, Chair Iyete Apeji
Samantha King
The Trustees met formally as trustees and also on additional occasions as a leadership team (along with the elders) in the period 1st October 2024 to 30th September 2025 (dates of meetings: 19/01/2025, 02/03/2025, 15/06/2025, 22/06/2025, 18/08/2025).
Section B - Structure, governance, and management
Description of the charity's trusts
Worksop Christian Centre is a Christian church which became a Charitable Incorporated Organisation on 23 September 2016, and which is governed by its Constitution, whose only voting members are its Charity Trustees.
at a properly convened meeting of the Charity Trustees. In selecting individuals for appointment as Charity Trustees, the Charity Trustees must have regard to the skills, knowledge and experience needed for the e�ective administration of the CIO.
Worksop Christian Centre Vicar’s Walk, Worksop, Nottinghamshire, S80 2HJ Email: admin@wcc-church.com Web: wcc-church.com Registered Charity: 1169816
Worksop Christian Centre
All Charity Trustees must subscribe and adhere to, in belief and lifestyle, the Statement of Faith.
The pastor and elders are responsible for (and are recognised by the Church Fellowship as being responsible for) the spiritual leadership of the Church Fellowship in accordance with its Statement of Faith (Schedule to Constitution). The spiritual government and leadership of the Church Fellowship for the purposes of which the CIO has been established shall remain with the Spiritual Leadership and to the extent to which the Charity Trustees are not synonymous with the Spiritual Leadership their powers shall be confined to the proper management and administration of the CIO in accordance with the provisions of this Constitution and in furtherance of the Objects and in so doing they shall have full and proper regard to the Spiritual Leadership provided always that they shall not act outside their powers as conferred by this Constitution and by general law.
Additional governance issues (Optional)
The Charity Trustees will make available to each new Charity Trustee, on or before his or her first appointment: 1) a copy of this constitution and any amendments made to it; and 2) a copy of the CIO’s latest Trustees’ Annual Report and statement of accounts; and 3) any other relevant documents for training and induction purposes.
Worksop Christian Centre is a member of the Evangelical Alliance and is still in the process of application of membership for the Assemblies of God network (this is a two year process).
Regarding the consideration of risks, and management procedures to manage them, Worksop Christian Centre has in place a Safeguarding policy and holds a risk register, both of which are maintained and implemented by the safeguarding lead.
Section C - Objectives and activities
Worksop Christian Centre Vicar’s Walk, Worksop, Nottinghamshire, S80 2HJ Email: admin@wcc-church.com Web: wcc-church.com Registered Charity: 1169816
Worksop Christian Centre
in accordance with the Statement of Faith; and the provisions of facilities for recreation and other leisure-time occupation for the inhabitants of Worksop and the surrounding area in the interests of social welfare and with the object of improving the conditions of life for the said inhabitants.
As a church, we encourage and equip people to serve in the community in Jesus' name through worship and prayer; studying the Bible; developing knowledge and trust in Jesus; providing pastoral care for people living in Worksop and the surrounding area; outreach work and practical assistance for all who need it.
Summary of the main achievements of the charity during the year
There were a number of events throughout the year in which the local community is invited to participate.
In October we hosted a Ladies Retreat Day which included food, crafts, teaching, and an opportunity for fellowship.
In November we collected shoeboxes for Sanitarian’s Purse, as an o�icial drop o� centre, which was another great success with many individuals, families and schools contributing to this.
In December our Christmas celebrations included a Carols and Cakes service, singing traditional hymns and modern Christian worship song, which was well attended and enjoyed by all ages.
In April, we celebrated Easter at our Lifeline ministry we hosted a free lunch and craft activities for the Lifeline free school meal families. We also hosted an Easter event in Worksop town centre sharing the Good News of Jesus Christ, sharing free fresh ground co�ee, and provided arts and crafts activities for families to partake in, whilst sharing the message of Easter. As part of our Easter church service, we hosted an Easter egg hunt for all ages. Additionally, we had two community events which involved painting and decorating the church hall and cleaning the carpark and outdoor areas.
Worksop Christian Centre Vicar’s Walk, Worksop, Nottinghamshire, S80 2HJ Email: admin@wcc-church.com Web: wcc-church.com Registered Charity: 1169816
Worksop Christian Centre
In May, we had a baptismal celebration in which several people demonstrated their commitment to Jesus Christ.
In June, we hosted a training event called Equip 1000 – Share Jesus Simply. We had attendees from several churches across Worksop.
In July, we started a monthly Youth Service with the aim to disciple young people and raise young leaders from the local community.
In August, we had a church picnic at The Canch, this included sports, fellowship and group activities for the whole family.
In September, we lead a prayer gathering for the whole town of Worksop and met on Castle Hill. This was an opportunity to meet as one Church for the purpose of seeking God on behalf of families living in Worksop. 140 people attended and 15 churches were represented at the event.
Throughout the year Lifeline continued to run as a successful community project supporting low income families in the surrounding area by providing free pre-packed sandwiches to take home (supplied by local sandwich factory, Samworth Brothers), and a cafe style environment for free snacks and drinks and an opportunity to socialise. We continue to build relationships with the parents and children on a regular basis and provide emotional support and advice where appropriate. We have a great team of volunteers who are generous in o�ering their time, skills and commitment. This year we received a grant of £400 from Nottinghamshire County Council to provide equipment to teach cooking skills to low-income families.
The second year of the two year application process to join the Assemblies of God network was underway and the church members remained fully supportive of this move.
Additional details of objectives and activities
All activities are run by volunteers to whom we are grateful for their dedication and skills. We would also like to thank all those who carry out the administration, maintenance and operational tasks which are essential to the smooth running of the church.
Worksop Christian Centre Vicar’s Walk, Worksop, Nottinghamshire, S80 2HJ Email: admin@wcc-church.com Web: wcc-church.com Registered Charity: 1169816
Worksop Christian Centre
Financial Review
Total income for the year amounted to £49,623 which was gratefully received as giving from generous members (£21,202 gift aided, £8,019 non gift aided) and from grants (£400). There was a slight increase in gift aid as last year’s gift aid was £18,157. We recovered gift aid due from the previous three years, this totalled to £18,003.
Expenditure
The expenditure amounted to £ 28,126 with an excess of £21,497 due to the gift aid recovered from previous years. It is important to note that there were no sta� employed during this financial year. We started a new policy to gift our preachers a nominal amount as a Trivial Benefit. As the building at Vicars Walk is an old primary school built in 1890, it needs regular planned maintenance. Each year, the maintenance budget is set at a level to include planned maintenance, and to provide for repair costs, which arise in such an old building. It is WCC policy to maintain a significant balance (of approximately £25,000) on funds to cover emergency situations that may arise. The funds are retained for emergency repairs caused by extreme weather conditions, such as roof repairs, flood damage (as seen in Worksop in November 2019), for H&S upgrades, and unplanned emergencies.
Further fnancial review details
WCC is dependent upon gifts of money from regular donations and weekly o�erings. Donations are made through bank transfers, a cash o�ering box in church and a contactless card donation station.
Section F - Other optional information
Over the period 2024-2025, WCC supported Christian charity Compassion with monthly donations, to a total of £704.
Worksop Christian Centre Vicar’s Walk, Worksop, Nottinghamshire, S80 2HJ Email: admin@wcc-church.com Web: wcc-church.com Registered Charity: 1169816
| Receipts | 2025 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| DonationsNonGiftAidod Grants Otherlncome GiftAidrocovorcd |
8019 400 495 |
6421 1003 1062 |
| DonationsGiftAidod CashOfforings |
18003 21202 1503 |
6530 18157 985 |
| Totalreceipts | 49623 | 34158 |
| Payments | ||
| ChurchEvents | 60 | 1191 |
| Utilitics | 6448 | 5844 |
| Hoalth&Safcty | 1136 | 754 |
| Offico | 2760 | 1800 |
| Relroshmonts&Housckeeping | 1232 | 390 |
| Maintonanco | 4879 | 5197 |
| Sound&Elcctrical | 2215 | |
| Worship Advortising |
443 1 |
2335 |
| Childron&Youth | 5 | |
| LitolinoMinistry Outreach&Mission |
257 768 |
1808 |
| IT&Copyright | 605 | |
| Copior&Printing | 60 | 287 |
| Legal&Admin | 1046 | 233 |
| AdultMinistry VisitingSpcakorS EmploymentCosts Insurancos |
320 1200 317 2812 |
1000 2034 2735 |
| Training | 2166 | 495 |
| Totalpayments | 28126 | 26707 |
| Excessofreceiptsoverpayments | 21497 | 7451 |
| Cashfundsb/f1October | 82134 | 74683 |
| Cashfundsc/t30September | 103631 | 82134 |
| StatementofAssetsandLiabilities | ||
| 2025 | 2024 | |
| Cashfunds | ||
| Co-opCommunityDircctplusAccount | 65232 | 44785 |
| NatwestReserveAccount | 37585 | 36363 |
| Cash | 814 | 986 |
| 103631 | 82134 |
| Receipts | 2025 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| DonationsNonGiftAidod Grants Otherlncome GiftAidrocovorcd |
8019 400 495 |
6421 1003 1062 |
| DonationsGiftAidod CashOfforings |
18003 21202 1503 |
6530 18157 985 |
| Totalreceipts | 49623 | 34158 |
| Payments | ||
| ChurchEvents | 60 | 1191 |
| Utilitics | 6448 | 5844 |
| Hoalth&Safcty | 1136 | 754 |
| Offico | 2760 | 1800 |
| Relroshmonts&Housckeeping | 1232 | 390 |
| Maintonanco | 4879 | 5197 |
| Sound&Elcctrical | 2215 | |
| Worship Advortising |
443 1 |
2335 |
| Childron&Youth | 5 | |
| LitolinoMinistry Outreach&Mission |
257 768 |
1808 |
| IT&Copyright | 605 | |
| Copior&Printing | 60 | 287 |
| Legal&Admin | 1046 | 233 |
| AdultMinistry VisitingSpcakorS EmploymentCosts Insurancos |
320 1200 317 2812 |
1000 2034 2735 |
| Training | 2166 | 495 |
| Totalpayments | 28126 | 26707 |
| Excessofreceiptsoverpayments | 21497 | 7451 |
| Cashfundsb/f1October | 82134 | 74683 |
| Cashfundsc/t30September | 103631 | 82134 |
| StatementofAssetsandLiabilities | ||
| 2025 | 2024 | |
| Cashfunds | ||
| Co-opCommunityDircctplusAccount | 65232 | 44785 |
| NatwestReserveAccount | 37585 | 36363 |
| Cash | 814 | 986 |
| 103631 | 82134 |