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Trustees Annual Report
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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.
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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 W￿th 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.
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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.
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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 contin￿ed 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.
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R￿eThe$ 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..
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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.
Inde￿ndont examlner's statemenl
I have coM￿eted my examln81ion. I confirm th8t no m8tertal m8ttÈrs havè comè to my attenlon In
connection with the examination gi￿￿9 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 aC￿unting 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:
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HOPE CHURCH SHAW
RECEIPTS #40 PAYMENTS ACCOU14T
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 APRIL 2025
Gette
Restrfaed
FLwd
Toi£l
Funts
2￿24
36.781
36,781
6,385
9,11M
7,595
47.117
5.707
Gwt aid raceipts
9.184
Rent*i*O hLYe Iwrne
PahwJwJl•
Pa￿￿nts In rel•th to th8rf18bk
8Gtsvthes undertiken drfj¢tty
33.214
1.718
34.739
Granis pak1 ￿l￿￿on 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•h￿qn f￿rtS
Not mov•montlnfrJndg
25.770
(7.2991
18.471
21.267
sh knnds£s atlast yellrond
4S.910
2&643
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POR ThE YEIRETr4W >IAPRK 2•20
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85,361
4fi91Q
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425
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1024
ZI.853
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•IOTESTOThE ACCOU14T8
FOR THEYE*II EIIDEDJO NPRIL 2025
2024
3.139
8,07
5,se3
S.583
52
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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
To￿1
65.3BI
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