CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES Trustees, Annual Report for the Period From 151 April 2024 to 31st March 2025 Charity Name: MILLBRIDGE CHURCH Charity Registration Number: 1187290 Objectives and Actlvlties Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document. Part 1.17 The advancement of the Christian Faith in accordance with the Basis of Faith primarily but not exclusively, wtthin Minehead and the surrounding neighbourhood, including but not limited to the prevention and relief of need, hardship and sickness., the advancement of educ*ion; and the provision of facilities in the interests of social welfare for recreation or other leisure time occupation of individuals who have need of such facilities by reason of their yOLrth, age, infimiity or disability, financial hardship or social circumstances with the ob'ect of im rovin their conditions of lrfe. Weekly Sunday Moming Worship includes preaching andlor Bible teaching. Sunday Evening Worship takes place on most Sundays. Age related activities are provided for children when present. Summary of the main activities in relation to those purposes for the public benefrt. in particular. the athvities, projects or ServI￿S identified in the accounts. Para 1.17 afid 1.19 All meetings are open to the general public. A midweek evening meeting is held lo which anyone is welcome together with a moming midweek meeting for ladies to meet and to study the Bible and to pray. 'Neighbourhood Lunches,, which are open to those in the Community, are held monthly providing a wami safe space for those who find themselves isolated, lonely or in need. An average of 45 attend eath month at no cost. a￿hOUgh donations are invited. In addits-on, a free Christmas Day lunch is provided annually for around 50 individuals from the community who find themselves alone at Christmas and would like com an and a Chrtstmas meal. Donations are invrted. The Women's Group meets on average three times a month allowing an opportunrty for Biblical study, prayer and fellowship. The Toddler Group meets On￿ a week during school temi and provides an opportunity for guardians wth pre-school children. to meet, encouraging children to socialise whilst providing a safe environment for adults to engage in conversation. Pastoral support and engagement with guardians allow for that interaction that would otherwise would not have been available. Prayer meetings take place ￿lce monthly allowing for some ofthe housebound to engage in the fellowship of the church in their own homes. The Church holds a fortnightly table tennis group which is open to anyone from within or outside the Churth Fellowship This bnngs together and encourages members, ex-members. congregation, and non- church goers under the Church roof. Meetings are held in a relaxed environment where Church, table tennis and the secular worfd are discussed, not forgetting playing table tennis, conversation, and refreshments. SPOT (Sharing PuTsuits over Tea) reaches out twi￿ a month to the community providing much needed fellowship over tea, coffee and cake, whilsl engaging in games of Scrabble. j￿Saws, and conversation. Engagement wrth the local Residential Care homes allows for services to be taken out into the community providing fellowship to those who are unable to attend personally. Fellowship lunches take place at least every 2 months with an open invitation for tht)se in the communty to attend. Men's Breakfast and Ladies Brunch events throughout the year, allow for conversation in an environment where the men and ladies wart upon each other. These are open to all and adve￿"sed throughoLrt the communty. The ChurGh seeks to fulfil its Gharitable objectives by supporting a number of overseas missionaries working in various courrtries. )￿ere appeals are erther focused nationally or intemationally, the Church facilitates the collection and sending of funds to various parts of the world where the Church. erther through local contacts or aid agencies, make provision by contributing towards the emergency relief appeals. Each Christmas, Ihe Church contributes through the generosity of members and non-members towards the Operation Christmas Child Shoebox Appeal. It also arts as the Sh￿ box local collection point forthe communty. The Church holds an ongoing collection of food which is donated to the local Food Bank A Missions Commrttee overseen by the Deacons, reviews all requests for appeals and donations ensuring that the necessary due diligence is completed and complied Statement confimiing whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit. Para 1.18 The Trustees meet at a minimum, 4 times a year. All Trustees are briefed and are in receipt of the Charity Commissions, guidance referen￿d through the publications PB3 Public Benefit Reporting, and the guidance issued by the Chartty Commission about ublic benefit. Additional infomiation SORP rEferErKe Policy on grant making. Parn 1.38 Not Applicable Policy on social investment including program related investment. Para 1.38 Not Applicable Contribution made by volunteers. Para 1.38 Apart from a full-time employed Pastor, all activities are undertaken by both mernbers and non-members in a voluntary role. All activities are overseen by a member of the Church who is responsible for each activity. The Deacons remain accountable for each activrty undertaken. The extent and range of activities where individuals give their time. range from ensuring the upkeep and maintenance of the Church and the Church's assets through to facilitating each of the groups that use, and are hosted b the Church. Achievements and Perfomiance Summary of the main achievements of the charity. identifying the drfFeren￿ the charity's work has made to the circumstances of its beneficiaries and any wider benefits to society as a whole. Para 1.20 The demographics of both the membership and the geographical area in which the charity is based, means that there is a reliance on volunteers for providing the necessary supervision and support for Church-based adivities. The Truste8s acknowledge the commitment of members and non-members which has a really wide impact among those we se￿e extending throughout the worfd. All groups and activities have developed during this past year, not only evidenced through the numbers attending but also, in raising the profile beyond the immediate vicinity of the Church which provides much needed support to the beneficiaries and to the public, in line with the chartty's purposes as outlined in the goveming document. The chanty responds according to n88d, invariably at short noti￿, especially in organising intemational relief aid in times of cnsis. Wrth support from the local communtty in partnership with the Minehead Community Defibrillator Group, Millbridge hosts an extemal defibrillator easily accessible to the public, details of which are available to the Southwest Ambulance Trust as part of their triage algorithm. Regular contributions are made to those in need by contributing lo the local f¢)od bank. During the year, a presentation from Christians Against Poverty {CAP) resulted in a member of the Church tecoming a 'befriender' which in tum has resulted in the client regularly engaging in Church services and activtb'es. Through regular appeals and commitments towards reci ients, either throu h OLrtreach or the work of Mission both at home and abroad, the Church is crucial in ensuring that rts charitable aims, objectives and purposes remain fit for purpose. Annually the Church participates in the Samarrtans Christmas Shoe Box appeal for disadvantaged children across the world and in autumn 2024 became the local Ilertion point for the distnct Millbridge Church is part of the West Somerset Local Govemmenl Warm Initiative scheme. Addltional inforniation Achievements against objectives set. Para 1.41 Objectives determined by the members, set against the chanty's constitution overseen by the chanties Trustees. has allowed for the Gontinuing financial support to those within our own community as well as missionaries abroad including supporting olher charities nationally. This support is both as the need is identified as well as, through commitments to provide such support through our quarterfy missionary giving. Charities and organisations that have been identified as recipients for this reporting period include, Operational Mobilisation, Caring for Life. Operation Chnstmas Child Shoe Box appeal. Cranford Support Trust. Samaritans Purse, Wycliffe Bible Translators, CAP, The Christian Institute, Open ￿"r Mission. Creation Ministries and SAT-7 We continue to engage with local initiatives with the objective of meaningful engagement wrth the community's needs at heart. We acknowledge the Charty Commission's recommendation with regard to producing a separate 'lmpact Statement, and we will continue to review that commitment during 202&25. Perfornian￿ of fundraising activrties against objectives set. Investment perfoman against objectives. Para 1.41 l financial commitments. as well as activlties emanating from the Church. aré ularf reviewed. Not Applicable Para 1.41 Other. The following policies were eilher adopted or reviewed during this reporting period: _ Prtvacy and Data ProtectÉon,' Fire Safety", Safe-Guarding,' Risk Managemenl,. Social Media and Communication. Capabilty and Disciplinary,. Church Workers C¢xle of Conduct", Equal Opportunities, Grievance Procedure.. Complaints., Reserves", Conflict of Interest- Health & Safety,. General Financial Recommendations Policy., Church Safety including a Lone Worker Policy. All groups remain compliant wth Data Protection and Safeguarding. Group actsvty leaders and those within the leadership team, remain compliant with the Disclosure and Barrin service. Financial Review Review of the charitls financial position at the end of the penod. Pala 1.21 Income .v. Expenditure is in line with that projected at the end of the reporting period 202312024. For the end of the present financial reporting period 202412025. income is in line vnth expenditure. During this reporting period the Church employed a full-time Pastor and have paid his stipend, still maintaining the projected balance at the end of the period We remain in a postlion whereby there is confidence in maintaining our objectives for next repothng period. A contingency fund designated for the maintenance of the assets hekl was factored in durin this financial ear. 3-months reserves are held based on the average of the last 12 months to ensure that in the event of any Government restrirtions. or the Sour￿ of income is severely impacted upon, known expendrture can be met. This is reviewed annuall 100% of 3-months ex enditure = £4,500 00 Not Applicable Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held. Para 1.22 Amount of reserves held. Reasons for holding zero reserves. Details of fund materially in deficit Explanation of any uncerta5nties aboLrt the Para 1.22 Parn 1.24 Not AppliGabl8 Para 1.23 There are no concems raised about the chari continuin asa oin cOn￿rn. charity continuing as a going concem. Additional inforniation The charity's principal sources of funds (including any fundraising). Para 1.47 The main source of funds is through sacrificial giving. Any additional funding that is identified, is sought through engaging with members and non-members to contribute accordin Not applicable Investment policy and objectives including any social investment policy adopted. Para 1.46 A description of the prinapal risks facing the charity. Para 1.46 There are no reportable principal risks facing the charity. The demographics of those who freely give their lime is constantly kept under review. Financially, we remain in a strong position in going forward but with the geographical demographics of the membershipllocality, together wf(h an expected increase in expendrture, the potential for risk is one that has been reco nised. In line wrth the recommendations of the Charity Commission, an intemal financial control audit is carrted out annually. Other. PaTr 1.46 Ongoing stipend expenditure continues lo be budgeted for. For this reason, the funds held conts'nue to be in excess of that which the Trustees would nomially recommend, as we have only recently employed a full- time Pastor. Trustees accept the balance carried forward as being justffied for the purposes in which they are held. The financial position in going forward reflects the charit 's overall balance. Structure, Govemance and Managament Description of charity's trusts-. Type of goveming document. How is the charity constituted? Trustee selection methods induding details of any constilutional provisions e.g.. election to post or name of any person or body entitled to appoint one or more trustees. Para 1.25 Constitution Para 1.25 Charrtable Incorporated Organisation Para 1.25 Election to post by the members of the CIO according to goveming document and the church handbook. This past year, it has been recognised that the position of Trustee, previously linked intrinsically to that of being elected as a Deacon. ha5 a different role and responsibility- A change to the church handbook this year has given due recognrtion to both roles by arats"n them. Additional infomiation Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training oftrustees. Para 1.51 Ail Trustees, on appointment, are briefed as to the requirements as laid down by the Charity Commission publication CC3 'Essenkn"als for Trustees., All Trustees go through the disqualification, disclosure, and barring service. Ongoing development is subject to guidan￿ forthcoming from the Charity Commission. The constitution as the Governing Document and the Church Handbook, provide the framework for the structure of govemance. The charity's organisational structure and any wider ne￿Ork wth which the charity works. Pafa 1.51 In recognition of the demographics of the membership, the charty has identified the need to recognise those members who are unable to fulfil the requirements of full membership Iherefore, a level of Associate I Membership has been intrOdU￿d with non- voting nghts. Policies and Procedures that provide the framework to foled the charlties activities. Fellowship of Independent Evangelical Churches FIEC l Relationship with any related arties. Para 1.51 Other The Charrties Act 2011 together with the Standard Operats'ng Recomrnended Procedures (SORP) remain key in providing a foundation for the charity to remain compliant wrth legislation. The paper produced 'Charity Commission for England and Wales response to "stronger Charities for a Stronger Sociev, report of session 2016-17 of the House of Lords Selecl Committee on Charities dated January 2018. and atthough predominantly directed at the Charity Commission, we as a charity, acknowledge the Charity Commissions responses in line with our Governing Document and Church Handbook. Reference and Administratlve detsils Charit name Other name the charity uses Millbrid e Church Millbridge Evangelical Church Millbrid e Evan elical Free Churth 1187290 8 Parkhouse Road Minehead SomefS8t TA24 8AB istered chartt numb&r Chanty's principal address Names of tho charfty trustees who manage the charity. Name of person lor body) antitled to appoint trustee lif Trustee name Offiee Irf any) Dates acted if notfor whole year Michaèl Wynford Green DeacOn￿ruStee Trustee & Deacon bthole y&ar Church Memb8 Andrèw Joseph Buchanan DeacOn￿ruStee Trustee whole year. Deacon 01.04.24- 21.01.25 Trustee.. 01.¢)4.24- 21.01.25 Deacon". whole year Trustee & Deacon". 01.04.24- 14.02.25 Church Members David Robert James Capel Roland F Petit DeaCOn￿rUStee Church Members DeacOn￿ruStee Church Members Jonathan Andrew Taylor Fiona Claire Payne Sally Ann Noman Pastorlchair of Trustees Trustee.. 01.07.24- 31.03.25 Church Members Trustee Trustee.. 21.01.25- 31.03 25 Church Members Trustee Trustee". 21.01.25- 31.03.25 Church Members Audrey Hazetton Iliams Administratorl Trustee Trustee. 21.01.25- 31.03.25 Church Members Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity Trust•8 name Michael W nford Green David Robert James Ca Andrew Jose h Buchanan Roland Petit Jonathan Andrew Ta Fiona Claire Pa ne Sall Ann NO￿nan Audre Haze￿On Williams Datss acted rf notforwhole 01.04.24- 21.01.25 01.04.24- 14.02.25 01.07.24- 31.03.25 21.01.25- 31.03.25 21.01.25- 31..03.25 21.01_25- 31.03.25 lor Funds held as custodian trustees on behalt of othors. Description of the assets held in this capacity. The Manse, 39 Lower Park Minehead. Somerset TA24 8AY Millbridge Church, 8 Pa￿OUSe Road Minehead. Somerset TA24 8AB Millbndge Church, after the transfer of assets from the Fellowship Property Trust Limrted. became effective from 11 June 2021 and is used to promote the charity's objectlve. Name and objects of the Charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how these fall within the custodian char Details of arrangements for safe custi)dy and segregation of such assets from the charity's own assets. Additional Supportsng Information. Overseen by the Charity's Trustees in line with the charity's goveming document and church rules. Additional Inforniation Names and addresses of advisers. Type of adviser Auditor Name Jean Amiin MICB Mews End Cottage. Quay Lane, Minehead TA24 SQU 17 North Street, Taunton, TA1 1 NA Via FIEC, 10 The Point, Market Harborough LE16 7QU Financial HSBC plc Ea￿ard Connor Solicrtor Exemptions from disclosure Reason for non-disclosure of key personnel details io Not applicable Declarations Signature(s) Full namels) Posltlon A 11 DJLLI Trustee Trustee Date 24.og.202 li TRU5tEES DE(￿RA￿oN s report is forthe Financial Year ending March 31° 2025, for Millbridge Evangelic31 Church also known as Millbridge Evangelical Free Church, a Charitsble Incorporated Organisation charity number I1872￿1. The address is 8 Parkhouse Road Minehead, k>merset TA24 8A8. The administrative address is 14 West Park Mifiehead TA24 8AW. Details of the charity trustees are corrtained within the Trustee5 Annual report who in turn hold the titles to property belonging to the chartty. Our governing document and church handlxjok outline the process for appointing new trustees. .dvancement of the Christian Faith in accordance wlth The charities objectNes and 3ctivitses is'T%e- the Basis of Faith PriFnarily but not exclusively, wtthin Minehead and the surroLtrndin8 neighborhood, including but not limited to.. the P￿ventIon and ￿lief of need, hardship and sickness,. the A tle yfv¥15ion of alfvali￿r1ie17t of educaKlOI.' anu a￿141￿1e$ iii the interests of social welfare for creation or other leisure time LKcupation of individuals who have need of such facilities by reason of theÈr youth, age, infirmity or disability, finanoal hardship or soci31 circumstsn¢es with the object of improvirtg their thiid;'tio-. s of lift. The trustees are responsible for preparing the trustees. report and the financial statements in accordance wtth applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards. including Financial Reporting Standard 102-. The Financial Reporting Stali A -d aFplic3b', ie and Rep bl-. Ireland. Company law requires the trustees to p￿pare financial rtatements for each financial year, which give a true and fair view of the charities state of affairs and of the income and expenditure of the charity for that period. In the preparation of this report, the Trustees have selerted suttable accounting policies and applied them consistently- Observed the methods and principles in the applicable Charities SORP.. Made jsjdgemeftts 3nu estim*ÈS ale reasonable and pnjdent,. Stated whether applicable, accounting standards and Statements of recommended practice have been followed. subject to any material departures disclosed and ￿plaIned in the financial statements- and prepared the financial ¢Latements on a gving cOn￿r￿ b351S knli less advised otherwise and it is inappropriate to do so, if the charity 15 riot to continue in operdtion. The trustees are responsi￿e for keeping prope4 3Cwknnting records ￿hICh disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time. the financial position of the charity and which enable them to ensure that the financial ststenents comply with the &mpanies Att 2006. The trustees are also responsible for safeguardinE the a55ets of the charity and hence for tskin8 reasoftabie ¢LeyS vor the preveErtiOft and detettion of froud and other iThegdlarsties. In so far as the trustees are aware= the￿ is no relevant audrt inforniation of which the charitable company's auditor5 are unaware.. and the trustees have tsken all steps that they ought to have taken o make themselves aware of any relewant audit inforniation and to estsblish that the a￿dItorS ui aware of that information. The trustees are ￿sponsible forthe rp.aintenance and integrity of ary financial infomiation included on the ¢h3rttable website. Tle trJstees z* members of the charity. but this er*titles them onlyto ¥otin8 rights. The trustees have no financial beneficial interest in charity. Mrs. Jean Armin Independent Examiner IPractice Licence Number 103661 has been appointed as the charity's independent examiner durrng this reporting period and has expressed their willingness to act in that capacity. Approved by the trustee5 O-. In3ts IlYbÈJ and signed on their behalf by the Chair of the Trustees IILLBRIDGECHURCH I1872￿} CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGIAND AND WALES CC16a Forth8 period fstAwd 2024 31s¢ March 2￿5 Se¢t10n A Receipts and payments Unrestricted FurNIs Resthcted Fund¥ Endo*inent Funds Total Funds Lastvoar toth¢ n•arnst£ totho n•ar*st£ to thq nearest£ e•reBt£ AI R￿￿pts offer¥￿ I￿k￿dIty GrfIA 45,160 4&1 35,123 3M03 1.758 10,0 GrrJuk 1.139 83S 894 Syb Total(Gr￿ ux*mek*ARI 41.781 A2 A88et and inv•6tsMntsal85. is•eiabl•}. SubTLl*l Toial RKe styndlmin Mar￿e & Church kli5sh?n 19.*1 11.396 119VJ 11.896 7.739 7,739 11349 3J16 AJminislralh)n 1ASg 1165 1,829 Group5 923 923 SubToial 46￿95 32,664 A4 A%8et¥nd inveslmontpw¢lwes. lae• S¥bTotsl J1￿3 14 18.122 .17n 15.345 36.893 A6 Cash ftjnds lastyearend Cash fvnds th15 y•ar wwl 18.122