## **BETHEL EVANGELICAL CHURCH, HAVANT** **REPORT & ACCOUNTS FOR YEAR END 1 APRIL 2024** 441 Dunsbury Way Leigh Park, PO9 5BD Tel. 023920176400 www.bethelleighpark.org.uk email: admin@bethelleighpark.org.uk ## **LEGAL & ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS** **Charity name: Bethel Evangelical Church, Havant Charity number: 1180734** ## **Trustees:** Reverend Glen Paul Galbraith Brad Galbraith Roger White Matthew James Morant (for 2023/24, resigned Nov 2024) Jan Morant (for 2023/24, resigned Nov 2024) ## **Bankers** **CAF Bank Ltd** **REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR YEAR ENDED 1 APRIL 2023** ## **Objectives and Activities of the Charity** The advancement of the Christian faith in accordance with the Basis of Faith primarily but not exclusively within Havant and the surrounding neighbourhood. Based at 441 Dunsbury Way, Havant. Such other charitable purposes as shall, in the opinion of the charity Trustees, put into practice the Christian faith in accordance with the Basis of Faith, including but not limited to: the prevention and relief of need, hardship and sickness; the advancement of education; and the provision of facilities in the interests of social welfare for the recreation or other leisure time occupation of individuals who have need of such facilities by reason of their youth, age infirmity or disability, financial hardship or social circumstances with the object of improving their conditions of life; provided that the advancement of such purposes must be undertaken in a manner that is consistent with the doctrinal distinctives and ethical statements as may be adopted and amended by the CIO from time to time. ## **Government** Any substantial policy and operating decisions of the charity are brought to the members of the church by the Trustees in order for a vote to take place. Otherwise the smaller day to day decisions rest with the Trustees. The Board of Trustees are made up of the Elders, Deacons and church administrator. These positions are filled from within the membership and chosen by the voting members of the church. ## **Review of Activities** As well as our Sunday Service the church runs a number of other ministries. These include; Mums and Tots, Prayer meeting, Women’s groups, children & youth clubs, Fitness and Wellness classes, Community Cupboard (food and home goods pantry) and an English as Second Language class amongst other activities. These run throughout the week in order to reach the surrounding neighborhood and to minister to our regular members. Further reaching activities include giving financial support to church plant in Scotland and engaging in street evangelism in neighboring cities. ## **Financial Summary** The current cash balance across all funds is £14,995.57. Total income for the year was £32,471.52 The church has been engaged in an ongoing building project which has used up much of the church’s liquid assets and this year. in order to complete the last few projects, the church needed to take out a loan. This loan is an interest free loan from a member of the church, with flexible repayment terms. In 2020, the church members and trustees voted to sell the church manse to fund the building project. Up until now, that hasn’t been necessary, but this year, the sale of the manse was revisited and the church voted to proceed with the sale. The manse is currently for sale, but it has not yet been sold. When it is sold, it is the intention of the church to use the proceeds to clear any debt, secure the financial future of the church, and possibly, hire a full time paid elder to lead the church. ## **Liabilities** Monies owed to Glen Galbraith £24790 (Glen Galbraith has made payments to the church for the future purchase of church manse.) Monies owed to Glen Galbraith in unpaid salary £11757.99 Monies owed to TA Monk (interest free loan) £30,000 Total Liabilities £66,547.99 **Assets** Bank Balance £14,995.57 Property at 441 Dunsbury Way (church buildings) value unknown Property at 24 Blackdown Crescent (church manse) value approx. £250,000 Total assets: £264,995.57+ ## **Approval** This report was approved by the Trustees at the Annual General Meeting held on 15 May, 2024 and signed on their behalf by: Glen Galbraith Bethel Evangellcal Churth CIO lThcome and Expense Summary l Aprll 2023 to l Aprll 2024 r*fier4 Fund É 2L453. 4615J 1*45P* 7.11914 6SgAP Oth 77. 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