Trustees' Annual Report for the period
Period start date Period end date Day Month Year Day Month Year From 01 04 2023 To 31 03 2024
Section A Reference and administration details
Charity name Bethesda Shalom
Other names charity is known by
Registered charity number (if any) 1182981
Charity's principal address
Bethesda Shalom
80 New Road Willenhall Postcode WV13 2DA
Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
| 1 2 3 4 |
Trustee name | Office (if any) | Dates acted if not for whole **year ** |
Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint trustee (ifany) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul M. Williams | Pastor/Chair | |||
| Dr. David Donovan | ||||
| Nathiena Williams | ||||
| Aaron Sheldon |
Section B Structure, governance and management
Description of the charity’s trusts
Type of governing document
CIO Foundational Constitution
(eg. trust deed, constitution)
Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO) How the charity is constituted
- (eg. trust, association, company)
Elected by existing Trustees Trustee selection methods
- (eg. appointed by, elected by)
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Section C Objectives and activities
Summary of the objects of the charity set out in its governing document
To advance the Christian Faith for the benefit of the public through encouraging and facilitating the practice of Christianity in agreement with the Statement of Faith. This includes the provision of a place of meeting for the public worship of God via preaching/teaching of the Bible, communion, prayer, praise, fellowship, and almsgiving; including evangelistic outreach and discipleship.
- To engage in and encourage regular public worship of God, having as central the person of Jesus Christ, the Bible, preaching, teaching, prayer, worship and fellowship.
Summary of the main activities undertaken for the public benefit in relation to these objects (include within this section the statutory declaration that trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit)
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To instruct people of all ages in the Word of God through sound teaching and godly preaching so as to encourage and equip believers to live worthy of the high calling in Christ Jesus in all matters of faith and conduct.
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- To hold fast to the truth of God’s Word, endeavouring to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace, in humility and selfsacrifice, preferring one another in love.
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- To provide a fellowship where the love of Christ is expressed through personal ministry, discipleship, encouragement, discipline, service, forgiveness and practical care.
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- To always remember our persecuted Brethren in prayer and to express the love of God towards them in endeavouring to meet their needs practically and financially by supporting ministries that reach out to them in love.
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- To proclaim the Gospel of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ, leading those who repent and believe in Him for salvation into Membership in the local Church.
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- To baptise believers and make disciples of Jesus Christ out of every nation.
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- To encourage and train believers in the employment of their gifts and talents in the service of Christ.
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To support the ministry of the wider fellowship of Churches who also hold fast to the historic and orthodox Christian Faith.
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- To support the work of missions in proclaiming the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
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- To express the love of God in practical ways to all those in need but especially to the poor, widows and orphans.
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Section D Achievements and performance
Summary of the main achievements of the charity during the year
Bethesda Shalom has seen God’s continued hand of blessing throughout 2023-24 with Members continuing to come from as far afield as WEM, Stourport and Birmingham. Those in regular attendance are around 40 people. As a Church, we continue to place the person of Jesus Christ as central to our gathering together as one Body in Christ, this is reflected in the strong preaching of God’s Word, Bible study, discipleship classes and the partaking of the Lord’s Supper weekly. In addition to meeting the needs of people locally, Bethesda Shalom reaches out nationally and globally via its website and YouTube channel. The Church’s YouTube channel has hundreds of videos uploaded with many hundreds of people worldwide, watching the weekly sermons and downloading the podcasts and articles from the website monthly. 2023-24 marks the third full year spent together as a congregation in the new Church building located in Willenhall Town Centre. We have seen new members added with many more visitors passing through on a Sunday to join the service. Prayer continues to be a fundamental vision of the Church as we call on the Lord to turn back the current tide of apostasy within the land and to revive His Church, beginning with our own lives. To that end, an increasing handful of Members currently meet five times a week to pray. This year saw an amazing miracle of God’s providence as a gift of £96,911.65 was given by a couple to pay in full the outstanding loan to this exact amount. Originally when undertaking the restoration of the Church from a state of dereliction, four years ago. The Trustees prayerfully were led to secure a loan of £100K to help finance the internal works in the Chapel. Within three years, this loan has been paid in full, leaving the Charity completely debt-free to the glory of God! We are most thankful! It could not have come at a better time as the Church celebrated its tenth anniversary in April 2024. Bethesda Shalom continues to support other ministries monthly via financial giving. These include New Foundations (a medical mission to the Niger Delta), Bryce Homes (an orphanage in Hatti caring for orphans and widows), Messianic Testimony (a UK mission to the Jewish people), Barnabas Fund (a Christian aid relief charity) and Christian Institute (a Christian UK based pressure group). In addition to these ministries, we also support two overseas ministers whilst providing help to struggling Members within our home congregation. The annual Sanctuary Conferences continue to be a great blessing. More than a hundred people convened together from across the UK for the purpose of seeking the face of God. We look ahead to the year 2024-25 with great anticipation as we continue to be faithful to God’s Word and prayer, endeavouring to walk in more fervent love for one another, looking for a sovereign outpouring of God’s Spirit.
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Section E Financial review
Brief statement of the
charity’s policy on reserves
At the close of the financial year 2023/24, there are cash reserves of £10,000. A large portion of this is designated funds for the continued completion of the restoration work of the Church building.
Details of any funds materially in deficit
Further financial review details (Optional information)
You may choose to include additional information, where relevant about:
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the charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising);
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how expenditure has supported the key objectives of the charity;
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investment policy and objectives including any ethical investment policy adopted.
Section F Other optional information
Section G Declaration
The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.
Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees
Signature(s) Full name(s) Paul Matthew Williams Position (eg Secretary, Chair, Chair etc)
Date 30/01/2025
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| Charity Name | No (if any) | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Bethesda Shalom | 1182981 | ||
| Receipts and payments accounts | CC16a | ||
| For the period from |
Period start date 01/04/2023 |
Period end date To 31/03/2024 |
Section A Receipts and payments
| A1 Receipts | Unrestricted funds to the nearest £ 10,541 119,153 490 13,693 3,226 700 36 - 147,840 - - - 147,840 2,700 13,430 5,179 15,656 1,224 3,180 - - - 41,369 10,353 106,515 116,868 158,236 - 10,397 20,487 10,090 |
Restricted funds to the nearest £ - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - |
Endowment funds to the nearest £ |
Total funds to the nearest £ 10,541 119,153 490 13,693 3,226 700 36 - 147,840 - - - 147,840 2,700 13,430 5,179 15,656 1,224 3,180 - - - 41,369 10,353 106,515 116,868 158,236 - 10,397 |
Total funds to the nearest £ 10,541 119,153 490 13,693 3,226 700 36 - 147,840 - - - 147,840 2,700 13,430 5,179 15,656 1,224 3,180 - - - 41,369 10,353 106,515 116,868 158,236 - 10,397 |
Last year to the nearest £ |
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| Gift Aid Donations | 10,541 | - - - - - - - - - |
10,541 | 12,200 | ||
| Non Gift Aid Donations | 119,153 | 119,153 | 23,937 | |||
| Conference Donations | 490 | 490 | 1,760 | |||
| Conference Bookings | 13,693 | 13,693 | 12,949 | |||
| HMRC Gift Aid | 3,226 | 3,226 | 5,525 | |||
| Miscellaneous | 700 | 700 | - | |||
| Interest | 36 | 36 | 4 | |||
| - | - | - | ||||
| Sub total(Gross income for AR) | 147,840 | 147,840 | 56,375 | |||
| A2 Asset and investment sales, (see table). | ||||||
| Asset Loan(The CharityBank) | - | - - - |
- | - | ||
| - | - | - | ||||
| Sub total | - | - | - | |||
| Total receipts A3 Payments |
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| - | 147,840 | 56,375 | ||||
Maintenance,Repairs & Renewals |
2,700 | - - - - - - - - - - |
2,700 | 5,007 | ||
| Conference Expenses | 13,430 | 13,430 | 12,830 | |||
| Utilities & IT | 5,179 | 5,179 | 4,131 | |||
| Missions,Evangelism,Aid & Support,Gifts | 15,656 | 15,656 | 13,327 | |||
| Bank,Insurance & Professional Fees | 1,224 | 1,224 | 1,012 | |||
| Sundries | 3,180 | 3,180 | 5,185 | |||
| - | - | - | ||||
| - | - | - | ||||
| - | - | - | ||||
| **Sub total ** | 41,369 | 41,369 | 41,492 | |||
| A4 Asset and investment purchases, (see table) |
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| Providence Chapel Fixtures & Fittings | 10,353 | - - - |
10,353 | 14,261 | ||
| Loan Repayments - The CharityBank | 106,515 | 106,515 | 8,434 | |||
| **Sub total ** | 116,868 | 116,868 | 22,695 | |||
| Total payments Net of receipts/(payments) A5 Transfers between funds A6 Cash funds last year end Cash funds this year end |
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| - | 158,236 | 64,187 | ||||
| - 10,397 | - | - | - 10,397 |
- 7,811 | ||
| - - |
- | - | ||||
| 20,487 | 20,487 | 28,298 | ||||
| 10,090 | - | - | 10,090 | 20,487 |
CCXX R1 accounts (SS)
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| Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period | Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period | Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period | |
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| Categories Signed by one or two trustees on behalf of all the trustees B5 Liabilities B3 Investment assets B2 Other monetary assets B4 Assets retained for the charity’s own use B1 Cash funds |
Details Details Total cash funds (agree balances with receipts and payments account(s)) HSBC Bank Account@310324 HSBC Bank Account@310324 Details Details Details Loan - The CharityBank@310324 Signature |
Unrestricted funds Restricted funds to nearest £ to nearest £ 9,416 674 - - - 10,090 - OK OK Unrestricted funds Restricted funds to nearest £ to nearest £ - - - - - - - - - - - - Fund to which asset belongs Cost (optional) - - - - - Fund to which asset belongs Cost (optional) - - - - - - Fund to which liability relates Amount due (optional) Unrestricted - - - - - Print Name Paul M. Williams |
Endowment funds to nearest £ |
| 19,660 | |||
| 827 | |||
| - | |||
| 20,487 | |||
| Agreement Error |
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| Endowment funds to nearest £ |
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| Current value (optional) |
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| When due (optional) |
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| Date of approval |
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| Paul M. Williams | 30/01/2025 | ||
CCXX R2 accounts (SS)
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