SHIRLEY CHRISTADELPHIAN ECCLESIA
TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT
YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2024
The ecclesia was registered with the Charity Commission with e�ect from the 2nd
January 2018 in accordance with the requirements of the 2006 Charity Act.
SECTION A: Reference and administration details
Charity Name: Shirley Christadelphian Ecclesia
Registered Charity Number: 1176468
Charity's principal address: Church Road, Shirley, Solihull, B90 2AX
Names of the trustees:
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Mark Riddell, Secretary
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Duncan Movassaghi, Assistant Secretary
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Joe Harris
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Joseph Mullen
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Allen Paul
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Chris Pearce
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Andrew Scott
SECTION B: Structure, Governance and Management
Type of Governing Document: Constitution comprising Governing Document and Practices and Procedures statement approved 16 July 2017 following a ballot of members. The Charity is an unincorporated association with an annual turnover of over £25,000
Trustee selection method: Annual election by members
Additional information: The Trustees form an arranging committee responsible for the activities of the ecclesia. They are chosen from members familiar with the objectives and activities of the ecclesia. The ecclesia is part of a worldwide community of Christadelphian Ecclesias.
SECTION C: Objectives and Activities
The objects of the Charity: To advance Bible-based Christian faith to the glory of God and the honour of Jesus Christ in accordance with the Christadelphian Birmingham Amended Statement of Faith, for the benefit of the Christadelphian community and members of the public, particularly in and around Solihull.
Ways of carrying out these objectives:
Holding meetings, open to the public, for worship, prayer, breaking of bread by Christadelphians and Bible teaching;
Preaching to the public through personal engagement and/or by invitations to preaching/teaching meetings and/or by other means;
Engaging with the local public through the provision of Sunday School and/or youth club(s) and/or other occasional activities;
Engaging with the wider Christadelphian community and wider public through periodic collections for charitable needs, including collections for disaster relief;
Serving, to the extent feasible, the pastoral and other welfare needs of Ecclesial members and others.
With the exception of meetings of the members of the Charity, known as Ecclesial Members Meetings or business meetings, all our activities are open to all. No fees are charged. No-one receives private benefits from the Charity other than as a legitimate beneficiary. There is no public detriment in any of our activities.
SECTION D: Achievements and Performance
The ecclesia ended the year with a membership of 101 adult members.
The majority of members now meet together for Sunday and midweek services though access is also available on-line. Youth activities for young people in three age groups are organised weekly and attendance at these is flourishing. Other Bible based and social meetings take place each week.
Online facilities continue to be provided for our main services for those unable to attend for whatever reason.
Summary of activities: Our regular meetings include two meetings each Sunday, the first for sharing bread and wine, and the second for the proclamation of the Gospel. A meeting is held each Tuesday evening for the study of the Bible. Other proclamation meetings have been held at a local hotel. Preaching seminars have also continued both face to face and online. We continue to improve our online preaching website.
We are pleased to be able to meet together but continue to note and observe government guidance and reports, seeking to be vigilant of advice and requirements for all ages and categories of people. We have continued to endeavour to provide practical support for elderly members, the sick and those with particular needs.
SECTION E: Financial Review
The cash movements and balances are summarised in the receipts and payments account and Balance Sheet below.
We are pleased to be able to use our hall regularly and have had no serious or expensive repairs required. Ongoing routine maintenance continues. Our funds are su�icient to meet day to day needs.
The ecclesia does not have a reserves policy. All funds are held in instant access bank accounts. The balance in these funds at the end of the year was considered su�icient to meet the ongoing expenses of the ecclesia. Contributions from members are made through regular collections and standing order payments with taxpayers encouraged to use Gift Aid provision. Funds donated specifically for external charities are forwarded to the relevant organisations, usually within three months of the donation.
Signed on behalf of the Trustees
Secretary Mark Riddell
Trustee Allen Paul
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Independent examrner's report to the trustees of Shirley Chrisi2delphian Ecde5ia I report Dn the accounts of the Trustforthe year ended 30 September 2024 which are set out on page 3 of the annual reporL ResyeLtive responsibilitie5 of trustees and examiner The tharS trustees are resp0Thble forthe weparation ofthe account& The thariivs trustee5 consider that a audit is not requlred for this year under tEOn 144121 rf the Charities Act 20U lthe 2011 Act) and that an independent examlnation is needed. It 15 my responsibilityto- examine the accounts under section 145 ofthe 2011 kt Q to follow the procedures laid down in the general Directions gtven by the commission under section 1451l{b) of the 2011 Act .to stats whether particular matters have come to my attention Basis of independent examiner's report My examination was carried out in accordan with the general Directions given by the Charity Commission. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison ofthe accounts presented with those records. It also indudes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts. and seeking explanations from you as trustees conceming any such matters. The prOdUreS undertaken do not provide all the evidence thatwould be required in an audit and consequently no opinion is given as to whether the accounts present a 'true and fair view, and the report is limited to those matters set out in the nextststemenL Independent examiner's statemetrt In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention: which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the requirements: . to keep accountin8 records in accordan with section 130 of the 2011 Art and • to prepare accounts which with the accounting records and compty with the accounting reqLtlrements of the 2011 Act have not been met or to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached (i) 12} 'Michael Ward Date 27 March 2025 26 Yewhurst Road Solihull West Midlands B91 IPN