PE CHURCHWW Trustees Annual Report Ih Year endlng 30 Aprll 2025 In accordance with our Constitution the oblertlsl of the CIO are: a. The advancement of the Christian faith in a¢cord3nce with the Basis of Faith and the ChLFrch Rules, primarily bLtt not excluslvely wSthin Shaw, Oldham and the surrounding nei8hbourhood- and b. Such other charitable purposes as shall, in the opinion of the members of the church in 8eneral meeting further the work of the Church. This report seeks to summarise the progre55 that has been made durlng the year to meet the objectives of the CIO. This report 15 split into a number of different areas to cover the activities that were undertaken during the year. In planning the activities, the Trystees have applied the guidance on public benefit issued by the Charity Commission. l. Church Membevshlp This year we saw a relatively stable number of people in membership, and it remains around 30. However. we are thankful that our Sunday services continue to grow. and we have a number who attend regularly but have not yet been brou8ht into membership. I ct¢urth Minlstrles There are a number of church ministries that are in place and operate on a Tegular basi5. Each of them is listed below with a summary of activities that have taken place during the year. Sunday Serutc The Sunday Services provide the main focus of the Church, and generally we athleve somewhere between 51>60 people. Throughout the year we have seen a number of people come to the church for Sunday Worship- not all have remalned regular, but some have, and we continue to encourage them and make them welcome. We have seen an increasing number of people of different ethnicities coming to join us, and this is espÈcially enco¢Jraging. In our semions we continued with our theme of looking to the return of Christ and explored further what sort of people wè should be as we look for this life changing event. In January we were directed by the Holy Spirit to open up the book of Revelation and to look in detail at what this prophetic book tells u5 about the culmination of the end time5. Page 2
CHURCHSFWW We understand the necessity of the Holy Spirit to be at work amongst us to change us so that we demonstrate the love of God to one another anfl to the people who live in the community ofshaw. PrayeT We have continued to press our congregation into LEnderstanding the vital need for prayer. We know that God is more than capable of buildin8 His church on His own, but He gloriously seeks partnership with His people in prayer. In that sense none of the ministry we seek to delivèr will make any head way unless and until we pray. We continued with our Monday morning prayer Meeting, and we achieved between 6 and 10 people each time. These have been some very blessed times, and we have heard God speak to us during these times. We also include a time of prayer during our midweek Life Group meetings and before our Sunday morning worshlp sÈNices. b. Sunday SchoDI Sunday school attendance has now grown with new children attending, growing to an average of 10-12 attendlng each week. Posltive relationships are buildlng among the children. Following earlier reqLtests, we have received help from one additiortal teacher and others who are wllling to help in the class. The Sunday school is key to instructing our young children and remains supported by only a few faithfvl volynteers. We wt51 continue to seek additional member5 to help Wth this work. We need those whom God has gifted to work with children to help with this work. Mld-week meetings OLgr 2 Life Group mèetings have continued to function throughout the year and provide the opportunity for those attending to discuss together and to delve further into the sermon that wa5 delivered on the preceding Sunday. The 8roup5 do help to establish closer relationship with those attending. but we have not seen the numbers attending increasing. We regularly encourage everyone on a Sunday morning to join one of these groups, and we would be delighted to see a third group being needed. Youth Group The youth group continue5 to be quite small in number but has continued to meet a need. We continue to look for more leader5 and helpers to èngage in this vital ministry. It continues to meet only fortnightly during the sermon as part of our Sunday seTvice but then monthly on a Friday evening which is rnore focused on social activitles and for the voung people to get to know one another as friends. d. Street Evaniellsm Thls ministry is responsible for organising. strategizin8, and execvting planned actiwties for the Street Evangelism and other activities in line with Jesus's great commission to the church (Matthew 28..18-201 and the church's vision. This activity plays an important role in connecting Wlth the larger community of Shaw, seeking to meet deeply felt needs in the community and art as a channel of feedback to the local church about the community of Shaw. P8aè 3
CHURCH WIW The Outreach ministry holds their regular evangelism once a month during autumn and winter and twice a month durin6 the summer months. They go into the local community of Shaw to sFiare the Éospel. by sharing Gospel tracts and having meaningful conversations with the public and praying for those who request for prayers. Whi15t thi5 group goes out on the Streets a second 8roup remains in the church in interces50ry prayer for those connections that are being made on the streets. Although thi5 year we have seen little bfeakthrouBh in people comin8 to Jesu5 for salvation, but we believe that as we contsnue to sow seed, it will at some point lead to a harvest. e. Coffee 3:16 Last year. we began the process of developing the refreshment area of the church building into o coffee shop and in October we were able to fully open this new ministry. Its purpose is to provide a safe and welcoming place for the people of Shaw to come in and find a warm welcome, great coffee and light lunche5, and homemade cakes. We have been able, through the effort5 of a good number of committed volunteers, to open 3 days a week. It has been a delight to see people from Shaw come into 3=16 and to sense that there is something different about this place. In the feedback we have received, it has been evident that not only do they enjoy the fayre we offer but more especially the welcome they receive all the volunteers and a real sense of peace that pervades rhe building. This is the fragrance of Jesus. As we have extended our menu offer from just cakes, we iealise¢J that this ministry required an overseeing manager to give direction and ovèrsight to this wot*. As Trustees we agreed that thi5 manager role should be paid and we sought to advertise it within the fellowship. We prepared a job description and earried out an inteNiew process to find a manager who God had called. In March we appointed Hannah Evans as the Coffee 3..16 manager. Thi5 role has already made a difference to the delivery of this ministry and has allowed the Elders who were initially overseeing it to step back. We look forward to the continued success of this ministry, and we have already established a substantial number of regulars. Whilst all the necessary training and environmental health registrations have been successfully made, we are still awaiting our Environmental Health in5pertion by the Local Authority. f. Community Cmnectlofts After a nvmber of years of hosting the Age UK Luncheon Cltjb on a Friday lunchtime, Age UK were unable to continue to operate this club due to13ck of funding. We encouraged all those who regulèdy attended this luncheon club to come and join us in Coffee 3:16 but as yet we have had no takers. We have now been connected with the Shaw and Crompton Events Committee for some Years. This is a volunteer organisation that seeks to put on community events based in Shaw. We were invited again to take part in the events for the Christmas light switch on. We planned to sing carols for thern as part of this event but due to exceptlonal storm conditions the event was cancelled. We hope to be able to do thi5 again next year. Pag• 4
CAURCH SkL4W Bleulni Box We have continued to operate a Blessing Box in the church. This is not a full Food Bank but does provide a source of free food to those in the community who are increasingly struggling with the cost-of-living pressures. The food is proviiled by the fellowship. and we have also been able to connect with Asda, who have also provided us with some food. This ha5 been a way of meeting the needs o* very vulnerable people in the town. We have a number of people who now come regularly to Coffee 3..16 wlth whom we are able to share pre-prepared food parcels. 3. Flnandal Status The current over311 financial position of the CIO has stabilised throughout this year. There was an income of £59,945 and an expenditure of £41,473. All of the assets of the CIO are made up of the church building and the physical equipment necessary to operate the church functions and cash in the bank. At the end of this year there was £65,381 in the bank. The Charity continues to hold a mortga8e with The Kingdom Bank which is tied to the main church building. Monthly payments for Interest and repayment have been fully met. The self- contained flat in the church premises continues to be let and income of £6,1NX) w35 received from this. Follgwing the appointment of a salaried Manager for Coffee 3..16 all the payroll, Nl and tax exposures have been managed by Stewardship. Coffee 3..16 does not yet fully meet this financial obligation, and therefore the Church account meets the deficit. Work has a150 begun on upgrading the storeroom upstairs to provide a purpose-built Sundav School/Youth room. In thi5 year £1.116 was spent but the full cost of around £25,000 will occur next year. The cash a55ets of the charity are able to meet this expected expenditure 4. Safeguardln8 During the year we contined with a SafeBuardinE Lead but wlthout a Deputy Iwe contSnue to seek Someone competent to fill this role. The DSL was supported by 2 Elders. Training was cornpleted for all Trustees using the online training services of Christian Saleguardlng Service5. Our policy that was revised last year was issued and we have contintsed to review It and believe that further enhancement will be required. This will be carried out as part of next year'5 review as we believe that the pollcy currently remain5 acceptable. There have been no155ues or incidents during this yeai that have required any Safeguarding intervention. The Trustees are not aware of any issues that require monitoring or oversight. The DSL continues to update DBS assessmenis for existing and new volunteers. Risk assessment documents have been completed for all the activities that happened wlthin the church. Flnan¢lal revlew During the year income reduced slightly. to £59.945, and expenditure also increased 51i8htly to £41.473. compared to last year. As a result, the cash held by the charity increased by £18,471, to £65,381. These reseNes are unrestricted and can be used for any charitable purpose. Thèse funds will be used to complete the work on creating a Sunday School room in what Is now a large storeroom. Pao8 S
CALMCH WW ReThe$ pollcy Our current cash reserves remain significantly in excess of our minimum set in our policy dated Aug 2024. The Trustees believe that the Charity remains In a strong financial position even with the higher expected expenditure for next year. Responslbllltles ot trustees Charity law requires us as Trustees to prepare financial statements for each accounting year which record the receipts and payments of the charity for the year. We are responsible for keeping proper accounting records which disc105e with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charity and enable us to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Charlties Act 2011. We also have a responsibility to safeguard the assets of the Charity and to take reasonable steps to prevent fraud or any other irregularities. Change5 to Trustee Board at the tlme of siBnin8 of thls annual report. There have been no changes to personnel making up the Trustee Board since year end. Approval This report was approved by the trustees and signed on their behalf by-. Emmanuel Oyowe Date.. Page 6
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF HOPE CHURCH SHAW I r8port lo the trustees on my examination of the accounts of Hope Church Shaw rth8 charity) for the year ended 30 April 2025 on pages 8 10 10 lotk)w"rnJ. Re$p)n$lbllltlo9 ond basls of rèport As the trustees of the Charity ar8 r85tM)nsible for th8 pr8parthon of th8 acGounts ir¥ a)rdan vAth Ihe requlrements ol the Charlties Act 2011 1.the 2011 Ad'l. I rep¢yt in respect of my examination of Ihe chariws acra)unts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination I hav¢ folbwed all the appll¢able Dlredon8 glven by the Ch8r Commission under section 14515)Ib} of the 2011 Act. Indendont examlner's statemenl I have coMeted my examln81ion. I confirm th8t no m8tertal m8ttÈrs havè comè to my attenlon In connection with the examination gi9 me eause to believe that in any material respect.. 1. accounting recoTds not kept xcordance wth sedion 13Q ol Ihe 2011 Act- or 2. the accounts do not accord with the aCunting records. I hav8 no concoms and hav& coma across no ott)8r matters In connection the eXaminatic to which attention sh(KJld be (Iravm in ordor tts enab a propor underslallding of the oc¢ounts to bo reached. Sarah Crkspin ACA stewarilthlp 1 Lamb's Pass89e LONDON EC1Y 8AB Data: Pay& 7
HOPE CHURCH SHAW RECEIPTS #40 PAYMENTS ACCOU14T FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 APRIL 2025 Gette Restrfaed FLwd Toi£l Funts 224 36.781 36,781 6,385 9,11M 7,595 47.117 5.707 Gwt aid raceipts 9.184 RentiO hLYe Iwrne PahwJwJl• Pants In rel•th to th8rf18bk 8Gtsvthes undertiken drfj¢tty 33.214 1.718 34.739 Granis pak1 lon to ehafltsb 5,077 1.718 Pvi¢n888 cl fix 88848 5.581 5.581 5,581 5.581 Met af recdplts I IpayTrMnts1 before tr8ngf8rs 25,770 [7.2951 1a,471 21,287 Tratthr6 b•hqn frtS Not mov•montlnfrJndg 25.770 (7.2991 18.471 21.267 sh knnds£s atlast yellrond 4S.910 2&643 C••hfvnth •tthl¥ yw P4w#
OPÈCHURCH SHAW STATEItF4TOF¥8Ef8AJIOLWALtTS8 POR ThE YEIRETr4W >IAPRK 2•20 IOZ4 85,361 4fi91Q awidèr 425 ZA23 .1D3 .105 1024 ZI.853 7/1.
IIOPE CHURCH 8HAVI •IOTESTOThE ACCOU14T8 FOR THEYEII EIIDEDJO NPRIL 2025 2024 3.139 8,07 5,se3 S.583 52 c• voie¢4 213 1,Q 7.29 1.9 1.442 7D 7N 15 Jq011 58,6T8 34,175 134.1761 69,94E es.381 7.299 (7.2DDI 7.295 17.2991 To1 65.3BI io