## **Annual Report for One Sixteen Bible Church Birmingham.** ## **References and administrative details-** ## **Charity name** One Sixteen Bible Church ## **Charity registration number** 1186822 ## **Registered addresses** 61 Bridge Street, Kington, HR5 3DJ ## **Trustees appointed** Philip James Close (10th Jan 2019) Peter Michael Sherwood (10th Jan 2019) Jonathan Andrew Hackett (10th Jan 2019) Alasdair Iain Nicholson (18[th] March 2020) ## **Trustees retired** Jonathan Andrew Hackett When (20[th] March 2020) ## **Charity Bank account** Barclays bank, Stourbridge, West midlands, 81 High street, Stourbridge, DY8 1EB. ## **Annual report for 2020** **The Trustees of One Sixteen Bible Church Birmingham present their annual report and financial statement for period of (December 9[th] 2019 -31[st] December 2020)** ## **1) Structure governance and management** The One Sixteen Bible Church Charity is governed by an Approved Governing Document. As per the One Sixteen constitutional document, the members of this CIO shall be it’s Charity trustees for the time being. The only persons eligible to be members of the CIO are it’s charity trustees. Membership of the CIO cannot be transferred to anyone else (Section16:1). All trustees of the CIO are fully responsible for any decisions made and taken throughout the course of this and any other financial year. As trustees we aim to have regular (approximately every six months) meetings, within which any objectives and activities of the Church are discussed and agreed upon. Each registered trustee recognises their duty bound requirement and responsibility in the day to day running of the Churches work and witness and oversight of all financial and legal matters concerning the Charity. Each trustee is also encouraged to take an appropriate part within both the practical and Spiritual tasks involved within the furtherance of the objectives, purposes and activities of the Charity as a whole. Any matters for consideration can be raised by any trustee or Church member. These matters are then addressed as necessary and/or appropriate by the trustees of the CIO for consideration and any implemented change needed as appropriate and in accordance with Church policy and governing documents. Although the constitution permits decisions to be made primarily by the trustees, Church members are also encouraged to give feedback on aspects of Church matters (governance and management) and these are then discussed as appropriate within the trustee meetings. ## **2) Objectives and activities** As an Independent, evangelical Reformed Baptist Church “The principle purpose of the “One Sixteen Bible Church” charity is to advance the Christian faith according to the 1689 Baptist Confession of Faith in the Birmingham/Midlands area for the benefit of the public. In order to achieve this charitable objective set out above, the Church is currently involved in providing a variety of activities, both to it’s members and within the community in general. The aim of these activities is founded upon the Bibles teachings and centuries of historic Christian practice. In order to show and tell of the Love of God in the Gospel of Jesus Christ to both the community and Church members, making disciples of all nations (Mathew 28:19). One Sixteen Bible Church is undertaking these objectives through the holding of Church worship services, prayer meetings, Bible studies, pastoral counselling and open-air evangelism to enlighten others concerning the Christian faith.” Our Church charity’s various weekly activities consist of the following: -Church services will be conducted from 10.30am until 12.30pm every Sunday. -Prayer meeting will be implemented once a week (mid week meeting) -Pastoral counselling with church members and other members of the public showing an interest in the Christian faith on an ongoing basis. -Open air evangelism conducted a couple of times a week at non specified times. -Church services consist of singing hymns, times of prayer, communion, reading and preaching from the Bible. These objectives and activities are conducted in accordance with the primary objective within the Charities governing document and are considered to be of public benefit to many individuals who desire to practice their Christian faith or for those who are inquiring into Christianity. ## **3) Achievements and performance** Although the success of the Christian faith is not easily measured by visible performance indicators (For example, financial growth/numerical growth etc), it instead measures it’s effective success upon faithfulness towards the Lords commands from within the scriptures. To both see and be part of a body (group) of Christian believers who are progressively growing in nearness to God over time, through Faith and practice together. We as trustees recognise that 2020 even with much disruption from the corona virus (Lockdowns/government guidelines etc) was in some small way a very positive and encouraging ## one. We had six new individuals join with us for fellowship as and when possible (due to restrictions) throughout 2020.Two of which (at the time of writing this report 2021) are now committed Church members and actively involved within aspects of Church service. In between the various government restrictions of 2020, there were also opportunities for the Church to be getting out in the community, sharing the Christian faith with the local people of Worcester and Birmingham. Many of these times were often warmly received by members of the local communities. Some of whom, had not been socially in contact with many other people for great periods of time due to the corona virus. During 2020 we have also had several individuals who attended the Church services with various practical needs, to which the Lead elders were able to offer pastoral council and advice accordingly and as appropriate towards the Christian faith. The Church elders and many of the One Sixteen congregants are also in good standing and relationships with other branches of the protestant/evangelical Christian Communities in the Local area. Often our One Sixteen Church pastor being asked to speak at other Churches and to occasionally meet with leaders and congregants in order to share and mutually encourage one another within the Christian faith. During 2020 we had one previous member transfer his membership to another more local Church due to the extensive distance and travelling. We continue to hold regular meetings and services where possible (as per our objectives and activities) and we as Charity trustees remain generally very encouraged for the year ahead. ## **4) Financial review** Since the inception of the Church charity in 2019 until present, the Church has relied totally on the kind financial donations of it’s members and congregants. Our Charity bank account was opened in Jan 2020 following the official registration of the Charity in Dec 2019. All donations that were given before the Church bank account was active were therefore subsequently added to the account in the first quarter of 2020.No wider public appeal was made for funds during the year. The most significant expense relates to services rendered by Pastor Peter Sherwood. To lead and coordinate the Churches activities including the Sunday services, a time of worship, preaching and teaching form the Bible, to provide pastoral care for the congregation and other people and to equip and encourage the Church membership in their Christian life, witness and service. Remuneration for the above services rendered were independently agreed upon by the majority of non beneficiary trustees as to be suitable and in the best interests of the Charity. 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