**ACOCKS GREEN CHRISTADELPHIAN ECCLESIA RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS ACCOUNT YEAR ENDED 01 APRIL 2025** |**Receipts**
Members Contributions
Legacy Contributions
Welfare Grants
Magazines and Diaries
Welfare Repayment
Savings Account
Savings Interest
Total Receipts
**Payments**
Insurance
Printing
Utilities
Equipment
Donations
Speakers Expenses
Car Park Rental
Magazines Books & Diaries
Sundries
Professional Fees
ICO
Catering
Coach Hire
Building Fund
Preaching
Welfare Grants
Youth Activities
Charity Payments
Total Expenditure
**Surplus/Deficit**
**Transfer**
**Transfer**
**Transfer re Opening balances**
**Balances 01 April 2024**
**Balances 01 April 2025**
**STATEMENT OF ASSETS**
Bank Current Account
Bank Premem Account
Investment Account|**Restricted Funds**
**General**
**Legacy**
**Maintenance**
**Preaching**
**Youth**
**Welfare**
**External**
**Fund**
**Fund**
**Work**
**Charities**
£
£
£
£
£
£
6,994
1,456
1,227
0
2,071
9,248
618
20,842
759
794
8,547
618
1,456
1,227
0
22,913
9,248
3,033
0
3,983
1,030
300
355
200
1,370
335
500
35
234
1,000
7,408
978
20,313
195
9,147
12,376
0
7,408
978
195
20,313
9,147
­3,828
618
­5,952
249
­195
2,600
101
5,231
­2,000
­1,862
­1,368
­7,816
2,816
5,000
275
­1,030
612
31
129
­17
14,962
59,534
5,061
1,929
2,532
1,927
449
16,639
50,336
895
928
1,000
9,656
533
**Unrestricted**|**Total**
**Total**
**Funds**
**Funds**
**2025**
**2024**
£
£
20,996
20,519
618
63,899
20,842
10,066
759
204
0
560
0
10,580
794
71
44,009
105,899
3,033
2,831
0
319
3,983
3,152
1,030
1,180
300
500
355
435
200
200
1,370
250
335
45
500
60
35
35
234
248
1,000
450
7,408
5,311
978
715
20,313
14,649
195
597
9,147
9,320
50,416
40,297
­6,408
65,602
0
0
0
0

0
0
86,394
20,792
79,986
86,394
17,643
79,743
55,626
0
6,718
6,651
79,986
86,394| |---|---|---| Independent examiner's report to the trustees of Acocks Green Chrfstadelphian Ecclesia I report on the accounts of the Trust for the year ended l April 2025 whith are set out on page 3 of the annual report. Respertl¥e responsibilities of trustees and examiner The charity's trustees are responsible fcy the preparation ￿ the a¢¢ount& The thar4Ws tn￿teeS consider that an audit is not required for this year under sertion 144121 of the tharft*s Act 2011 ltre 2011 Artl and that an independent examination is needed. It is my responsibilityto-. examine the accounts under section 145 crf 2011 *£t to follow the procedures laid down in the general Directions given by the commission under sectlon 14515}Ibl of the 2011 Act .to state whether particular matters have come to my attentlon Basls of Independent examlner's report My examlnatlon was carrSed out in accordance with the 8eneral Dirertions gr¥en by the Charitv Commlsslon. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charlty and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual Items or dlsclosures In the accounts, and seeklng explanations from you as trustees Con￿rning anv such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit and consequently no opinion is given as to whether the accounts present a'true and falr view, and the report is limlted to those matters set out In the next statement. Independent examlner's ststement In connection with my examinatlon, no matter has come to my attention: iii which gives me reasonable ￿use to belleve that in any material respert the requirements: • to keep accountlng records In accordance wlth 5ectlon 130 of the 2011 Act and to Prepa￿ accounts whlch with the accountlryd records and ccrfnply wth the accountin8 requirements of the 2011 Act have not been met or 121 to which. in my opinion, attenlion should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached Michael Ward Date 31 Deomber 2025 26Yewhurst Road Sollhull West Midlands B91 IPN Acocks Green Christadelphian Ecclesia Annual Report of the Trustees Charity Name: Acocks Green Christadelphian Ecclesia Charity number.. 1180044 Principal Address: Christadelphian H311, Station Road, Acocks Green, Birmingham 827 6DH. Trustees- The Arranging Committee las at l April 20251 James Nation Matthew Timothy Jones Christopher Law Paul Wa5son Michael Woodcock David Martyn Legg Gabriel Bauer Structure and Governance The charity is governed by Memorandum and Articles adopted on 24 March 2009, as amended on 16 August 2018, and is constituted as a charitable company limited by guarantee, registered at Companies House under registration number 6856894. The charity is the legal owner of its property and assets. The Trustees collectively are legally responsible for the day-to-day management and the financial assets of the charity and are accountable to the members. Trustees are appointed by the members by means of an annual ballot. All Trustee5 give their time voluntarily and, other than reimbursement of expenses, receive no remuneration or other benefits. The Trustees have taken steps to ensure that they all understand the charity's purpose lobjectsl and rules as set out in the Memorandum and Articles and are aware of their responsibilities to comply with Charity Commission guidance as set out in 'The Essential Trustee- What you need to know, what you need to do ICC31' and have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit. Page I Objects and Activities The charity's purpose I'the objects'l are.. To advance the Christian faith in accordance with the Christadelphian statement of faith for the benefit of the public as the trustees from time to time determine. The charity advances its objects by.. holding meetings for worship, prayer, bible study and the preaching of the Gospel. providing religious teaching and publications to enlighten others about the Christadelphian faith. promotion of charitable works including, but not limited to, easing hardship and the provision of pastoral care. supporting charities, Christadelphian and others, e.g. Christadelphian Bible Mission Welfare, Christadelphian Meal a Day Fund, World Jewish Relief, all of which help people in need in various parts of the world. holding open days when we invite our neighbours and passers-by to get to know us and our beliefs. renting a stall at the local annual carnival, holding regular Sunday 8ible presentations which are advertised and holding special presentations at other venues when we can. Financial Overview We began the year with a balance of £86,394. The level of income from collections remains sufficient to cover our own internal costs and to regularly donate money to various charities. We ended the year with an overall balance of £79,986. The cash movements and balances are summarised in the Statement of Receipts and Payments and Statement of Assets and Liabilities below. All funds are held in instant access bank accounts. The balance in these funds at the end of the year was considered sufficient to meet the ongoing expenses of the charity. The trustees consider that the charity is in a healthy financial sltuation. An Independent Examination of the accounts for the period was required as total annual income was above £25,000. Public benefit Our beliefs las Christadelphiansl are based upon an acceptance of the Bible as inspired by God, Page 2 and are centred on the teachings of Jesus, his death and resurrettion, and the promise of his eventual return. We seek to reflect, in a modern context. the beliefs and practice of first-century Christianity. We believe that Our faith should influence and guide all aspects of life, and lead to care and concern for others both within and beyond our community. The trustees consider that the charity benefits the public as it: {il gives meaning to the lives of church members and the general public and contributes to their spirstual well-being; (ill helps to develop the spirituality of church members and the general public and strengthen their relationship with God; (iii} provides a moral or ethical framework for church members to live by, whlch offers benefits to church members and the general public, as well as individual comfort, solace and a sense of purpose. and livl provides pastoral, financial and other welfare support to those in need. Declaration The Trustees declare that they have approved the Trustee5' annual report above. Signed on behalf of the charit¢s Trustees Signed: Date: 25~ 0(-2026 Secretary (at l April 20251 Page 3