2024-09-30-accounts

l (HWY Trustees, Annual Report for the period Period start date eriod end date yp.ar From 2023 To. 30 Reference and administration details BEECH HILL CHURCH, OTLEY BETHEL CHURCH, OTLEY, BETHEL EVANGELICAL CHURCH 09 2024 Section A Charlty name Other namos charity is known by Registered charity number (if any) 1184784 Charity's princlpal address 20-24 Westgate Otley West Yorkshire Postcode LS21 3AS Namos of the charity trustees who manage the charity DatOS acted If not for whole Office lif any) ear ChairlElderlPastor Name of pgrson Ic*r body) entitlod Ifan toa olnt trusteg Members Trust￿ name Christopher George Haley Richard Bailey Hughes Steven Bowers Members TrusteelElder Temporary Trustee 1 October 2023-15 February 2024 16 February 2024- onward Members Members stuart Andrew Freer Trustee Elder 10 12 13 14 15 16 Names of tho trustees for the charity, if any, (for example, any custodian trustees) ear Name Dates acted if not for whole October 2024 TAR

Names and addresses of advisers (Optional Inforniatlon) of advlser Name Address Namo of Ghief executlve or names of sonior staff members (Optional informatlon) Section B Structure, overnance and mana ement Description of the charity's trusts Type of goveming document Constitution How the charity is constituted Charitable Incorporated Organisation Trustee selection meth¢)ds Elected by members Additional govornanco issuos (Optional infomiation) You may choose to indude additional information, where relevant. about- poliGies and procedures adopted for Ihe induction and training of trustees; the charity's organisational structure and any wider ne￿Ork with which the charity works: • relationship with any related parties- trustees, consideration of major risks and the system and procedures to manage them. Section C Ob"ectives and activities Our church objectives (as per those listed against our charitable status registration) are the advancement of the Ghrtstlan fallh primarily but not exclusively within Otley and the surrounding neighbourhood and such other charitable purposes as shall, in the opinion of the charity trustees, further the work of the Church. Summary of the obj•¢ts of tho charity set out In Its governlng document TAR Octob•r 2024

In order to achieve our objective this year we have run a number of activities.. Bible teaching and corporate worship at Sunday services Midweek Home Groups Providing pastoral care and support to those who come to church Holding regular prayer meetings Running a Tots and Toys Group Various other events designed to introduce people to the Christian faith and Ihe church community Teaching of new and seasoned Christians how to grow in their faith and put their faith into Practi￿ in their day to day lives Summary of the main activities undertakgn for the public benefit in relation to these objects (include within this section the statutory declaration that trustees hav had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit) We have complied with our duty lo provide public benefit in Ihis period. furthering our aims of advancing the Christian faith, providin9 a stay and play toddler group, open to all. and also providing a space wider community use. Additional detalls of objectives and activities (Optional infomiation) This year we adopted a benevolence policy to aid with our grantmaking decisions. You may choose to include further statements, where relevant, about: policy on grantmaking. policy programme related inveslment; contribution made by volunteers. Octob&r 2024 TAR

Section D Achievements and performance The achievements of the church during the period include: The church welcomed thirteen new peop16 inlo membership to help achieve our purposes. The church unanimously appointed another pemanent trustee, bring our number to the required three. The church opened up the foyer for the Otley Victorian Fayre and welcomed in members of the public to play camival games. The building is continuing to host a number of community groups and charities. The church began a new Home Group in Budey-in-Wharf8dale We started three new youth and children's works: JellyBeans, Jelly Beans- Livel and Pioneers. Summary ofthe main aehlevements of tho charlty during the year TAR October 2024

Section E Financial review The charity's key annual expenditure is the regular payment of the pastor's salary. Consequently, it is the charity's policy to endeavour to hold cash on account sufficient to cover three months forward salary, and employer's Nl, premises overhead costs and an additional amount in case of emergency costs to the building. Brief Statement of the charity's policy on reservos Details of any funds materially in deficit Further financial review details (Optional information) The charity's principal sources of funds are: i) single donations from individual supporters and churches ii) regular monthly donations from individual supporters iii) grants from trusts The key objectives of the charity are achieved through the activities of the Pastor, a paid officer of the charity, and volunleering members and attendees of the church. The charity now has adequate reserves, but the trustees consider that they neither short temi nor long term investments should be made at this time. The charity has no investments. You may choose to include additional information, where relevanl about.. the charity's principal sources of funds (including any fundraising)-, how expendilure has supported the key objectives of Ihe charity; inveslment policy and objectives including any ethical investment policy adopted. Section F Other optional information In the next reporting period we hope to grow our existing children and youth works, decide on a plan to accommodate more growth in the chur¢h membership. and hold our first weekend away in some time. Section G Declaration The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees. report abovo. Signed on behalf of tho charity's trustees Signature{s) Full namrf5) Position (og Socretsry, Chair. etc) rlfti4r&,PH&iZ q i024E f RL)sf (LfrIAI R) Date October 2024 TAR

BEECH HILL CHURCH, OTLEY CIO REPORT AND ACCOUNTS 30th SEPTEMBER 2024

BEECH HILL CHURCH, OTLEY CIO Address 2￿24 Westgate Otley LS2 3AS Trustees C H8ley R Hughes S Bowers S A Freer Resigned 15th February 2024 Appointed 16th February 2024 Accountants Lee & Company Chartered A¢countsnts Photon House Perw Street Leeds LS12 1EL RegiSte￿d Charity No 1184784

Indgpendent Examlner's Report to the Trustoes of BEECH HILL CHURCH, OTLEY CIO I report to the charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of Ihe CIO for the year ended 30th September 2024. Responslbilitles and basis of report Having satisfied myself that the accounts of the CIO are not required to be audited and are eligible for independent examination, I report in respect of my examination of your charity's accounts as carried out under section 145 of the Charities Act 2011 (the 2011 Actl. In ¢arrying out my examination I have followed the Directions given by the Charity Commission under secb'on 145{51{bl of the 2011 Act. Independont Examiner's Ststernent I have completed my examination. I confirm that no matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe.. 1. accounting records were not kept in respect of the Company as required by section 130 of the 2011 Act., or 2. the accounts do not accord with those records., or 3. the accounts do not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the fom and content of accounts set out in the Charitie5 (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement that the accounts give a 'lrue and fail view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination., or 4. the accounts have not been prepared in awordance with the methods and principles of the Statement ol Recommended Practice for accounting and reporting by charities. I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn In this report to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. Anna Mcclean FCA Lee & Company Photon House. Percy Street Leeds LS12 1EL 27th March 2025

BEECH HILL CHURCH, OTLEY CIO ststement of Flnancial A¢tlvltle8 for the year ended 30th S•ptembèr 2024 2023 Total Funds Notes Unrostrl¢tsd Dgslgnattd R•strlctsd Funds Funds Fund$ Total Funds Income ftom: Donations. lega¢ies and Grants Letting Income Interest 104,011 16.743 88 120,842 104,011 16.743 88 120,842 83,204 17,631 78 100.913 Expendlture on: Salaries Ministry Evangelism Youth actbvitres Mission & donations Housekeeping Building expenses Audio & IT Administration Training & courses Benevolence Depreciation 44,506 3,491 3,003 1,178 9,509 S29 21,176 1.960 2.132 1.542 209 15,314 44,506 3,491 3,003 1,178 9,509 S29 21.176 1.960 2,132 1,542 209 15,314 37.970 1,378 7.383 787 4,845 2,160 19,080 1.190 11,196 104,549 104,549 90,534 16.293 10,379 Net Incomo 16,293 Raconclllatlon of funds Total fvnds brought fothrd 507.362 507,362 496,983 Totsl fvnds ¢affled forward 523,655 523,655 507,362 The notes on page$ 5 to 7 fomi part of the accounts.

BEECH HILLCHURCH. OTLEY CIO Balance Sheet as at 30th September 2024 2023 Notes 467,878 462,597 Fixed assets Currènt assets Debtors Cash at Bank and in hand 4.850 51,527 42,759 45,125 56,377 524,255 S07,722 Creditors: amounts falllng due wlthin one yoar 360 523,655 507.362 Unrostricted Funds General fund 523,655 507,362 The nc ehalf emenls were approved by the Board ol Trustees on 28th March 2025 and ￿re signed on R Hughes- Trus The notes on pages 5 10 7 fom part of the a¢counts.

BEECH HILL CHURCH. OTLEY CIO Notu to tho aGGounts )th S8pt•mbor 2024 1. Accountlng Pollcles Bosls of accountlng The accounts have been prepargj in accordance wrth the Statement of Recommended Practs'¢e'. Accounting and Reporting by charit￿s preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financk41 Re￿rtIng Slandard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ire13nd IFRS1021 and with the Charities Act 2011. Incoming rnsour¢ All income is reccgnised once the Gharty has entf(lemenl lo the income. r( is probable that irKome wll be rKeiv&l and the amount of the income receivable can be measured reliably. Expendlture Expendituro is recogni58d when a Itabilrty is incurred, it is probable that sett￿Ment will be required and the omount of the obligation can be measured reliabty. Tanglble fix•d w•ts Depreciation 1$ provided 8t the following annual rat08 in ordef lo write off each asset over rts estimated U8eful lrfe. Freehold propety- 2% on cost Fixtures and ffttings- Straight line ovér 5 years Fund accountlng Fund$ held by the chafty are etther. Unrgstricted general fvnds - these are funds which be in accordance wrth the Ghawitable objects at the discretion of the Trustees. DesvJn8ted funds are funds designated by the trustees from unresricted resems. Reslncted funds- these a￿ funds that can ()nty be used for particular restncted purposes wrthin the objects of the charity. Restrictions arise when Specrfied by the donor or when fund5 are rassed for part￿ular restricted purposes. Further explanatwJn of the n4￿re and purp08e of egch fund is Induded in the notes to the f￿n¢la1 statements. 2. L•ttlng In¢omo 2024 2023 HI￿ of p￿rni$88 Ino servwJ provKled} 16,743 17,631 2. Tru•¢eM Remuneratlon and exp6n8 During the year there were three tnjstees. one Trustee was the pastor and he rece￿ed remuneraiion, the other h¥0 Trustees received no remuneration or expen8e8 during the year.

1. Stsff costs The average number of employees during the year was as follows 2024 2023 Pastor No employees received emoluments in excess of £60,000
2. Net movement in funds The nel movement of funds is after charging.. 2024 2023 600 15.314 360 11,196 Independent Examinerfs remuneration Depreciation of tangible fixed assets
3. Tangible Fixed Assets Freehold Flxtures & Pfoperty Flttings Total Cost brought forward At 1 st October 2023 Additions 6.464 20,595 501,618 20.595 495,154 522.213 AI 30th September 2024 495,154 27,059 Depreclatlon Al 1st October 2023 Charge for the year 37,315 9,903 1.7C6 5,411 39,021 15,314 47,218 7,117 54,335 At 30th September 2024 Net Book Value As at 30th September 2024 447,936 19,942 467.878 As at 30th September 2023 457,839 4.758 462.597

4. Debtors: Amounts fallin9 due wlthin on? year 2024 2023 4,850 2,366 Other Debtors

5. Crndftorn: Amounts falllng du• wfthln one year 2024 2023 600 360 Accruals

6. Movgmont In tunds At 1.10.23 Ineornlng R￿OurCeS r•sour¢o6 expgnded At 30.9.24 507,382 120,842 104,549 523.655 Unre8trfctod funds