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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.

4. 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
5. 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
6. 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
7. Debtors: Amounts fallin9 due wlthin on? year
2024
2023
4,850
2,366
Other Debtors

8. Crndftorn: Amounts falllng du• wfthln one year
2024
2023
600
360
Accruals
9. 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