Trustees. Annual Report for the period Period start date Day Month Year 01 09 2024 Period end dale Day Month To 31 08 Year 2025 From Charity name Pershore Community Church Other names charity is known by NIA Registered charity number lif any) 1190476 Charity's principal address PO Box 2048 Pershore Postcode WR10 9EY Names of the charily trustees who manage the charity Dates a¢ted if not for whole ear Trustee name Office lif any) Name of person lor body) entitled toa oint trustee if an Carys Ellis Scott Andrews Chair of Trustees Chair from 0110412026 lain Bailey Ashley Whichelow ITBCI Andrew Stephens Treasurer Treasurer from 01104125 Treasurer Stepped down as TreasLJrer 31103125 10 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 Names of the trustees for the charity. if any, {for example. any custodian trustees) Name Dates acted if not for whole ear TAR March 2012
Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information) e of adviser Name Address Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information) Description of the charity's trusts Constilulion Type of governing document leg. trust deed, constitutio How the charity is constituted leg. trust, asc Ition, compai Charitable Incorporated Organisation Trustee selection methods leg. appointed by, elected I Appointed by leadership team Additlonal governance Issues (Optional information) You may choose lo include additional infomiation, where relevant, about.. policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees; the charity s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works., relationship with any related parties., trustees, consideration of major risks and the system and procedures to manage them. The objectives of the church are for the benefit of the public to advance the Christian Faith in accordance with the Statements of Beliefs in such ways and in such parts of the United Kingdom and the World as the Trustees from time to time may think fit and to fulfil such other purposes which are exclusively charitable according to the law of England and Wales and are connected with the charitable work of the church. Summary of the objects of the charity set out in its governing document Summary ofthe maln March 201
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 bènefit) Leadership The Spiritual leadership team of 3 (known within the church as 'the Core Leadership leam,) continued through most ofthe year with one standing down in the summer of 2025 following 3 years of servi. The remaining 2 leaders continue in role and are confident they have the capacity and skills to continue leading the church wilh the Wider Leadership ieam and Trustees supporting them and by Ihe grace of God. The Core Leadership Team continued to build on Ihe foundations of the Church laid over more than 10 years. The three key principles of 'Connecting with God Connecting with each other, and Connecling others with God have important drivers logelher with a strong missional focus. Our Missional Lead started in mid-september 2024. The primary objectives of this role are lo 'reach out, and 'connecl' with Ihose in their Iwenties and Ihirties to share the gospel message through a variety of conlact points. The new role has really advanced facilitation of missional activities and has helped galvanise members in the church lowards this goal. The Missional Leader is part of the wider leadership team, reporting to the Core leadership team. Trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit. Alpha & Outreach Two Alpha courses were held with some oflhe participants going on to attend local congregations on a regular basis. From December 2024 to June 2025, the Missional Lead coordinated Carol Singing in Care Homes and an outdoor carol service at a local new housing estate, a February Half-Term holiday club, an Easter in the Park event and summer community BBQ. These resulted in engagement with hundreds of people over the period. In August the church supported the Plum Festival events by hosting a family Hub, providing free water, children's activities and a place to sit and take a break. Our support was much appreciated again by the respective organisations and continues to build our good reputation in the local community. Sunday and Other Meetings The church continued to meet at Abbey Park Middle School on Sundays through the duration of 2024 and 2025. The Church continues to aspire to having its own meeting space, but this was pursued only by making general enquiries about the ongoing developments in the North of the town and the availability of land. We conlinued with our pattern of meeting three Sundays per month at the school with the fourth used for'connecting, with the community and others. Meetings at the school include a modern Christian worship service with a variety of speakers including the core leaders, wider leaders and invited guests. Children and Youth stay in for part of the service with tailored 'Sunday School, groups meeting in a different part of the school. TAR March 2012
Our 'Connect' Sundays were varied, engaging in a variety of activities to 'build bridges, with people in the community, 'non church going, family members and those on the periphery of the church. These included running the Family Hub at Pershore Plum Festival, outdoor services at local Wetlands and Woods, filling 'shoeboxes' for'operation Christmas Child, a car rallyltrail and breakfast and coffee gatherings. We continue to recognise the importance of our weekly midweek 'life' groups (small groups) which form the key discipleship element of our church life. Youth and Children's work Our youth and children's work continued on Sundays and up until July 2025. the youth continued to meet once a month for social activities and meet once a month in a local Youth club. Some of the youth also play regulady in ourworship band and have helped to lead several Sunday services. Churches Together In Pershore {Ecumenical} and Wider Connections We remain an active member of Churches Together in Pershore and conlribule to the leadership meetings held approximately bimonthly. Members supported the Remembrance Sunday service, also held at the Abbey in November 2024, which was well led by the local Canon. We conlinued to support the annual 'Lent' outreaches which include the provision of member made soups and pancakes to raise funds for various charities and support other local Easter CTIP outreach activilies. We held 2 joint worship evenings with the Baptist Church which were well attended by both congregations We continue lo support Pershore Foodbank facilitated by the local Anglican church, and Communiiy Cupboard al Pershore Baptist Church by way of individual volunleers and have 1 aclive member of the Workpla chaplaincy scheme. Links wilh and support of church mission workers in Spain, North Africa and Ukraine continued wilh financial support for the lalter two. We held special offerings for Ukraine to support the ongoing relief efforts. Synergy Our involvement with 'Synergy' group of churches continues with attendance at our local 'cluster' meetings and attendance at the annual conference and annual Leadership conference. Additional details of objectives and activities (Optional infonnationl You may choose to include further statements, where relevanl, about- TAR March 2012
policy on grantmaking., policy programme related investment., contribution made by volunteers. Summary of the main achievements of the charity during the year Weekly, in person Church meetings held, with a 'Connect' Sunday On a month lo help 'reach' out inlo the comrnunity. Midweek small group meetings continued throughout the year with monthly whole church gatherings. Two Face to face Alpha courses held in conjunction with Pershore Baptist Church with some participants joining local congregations Full involvement and leadership in the local Churches Together In Pershore group. Continued involvement and links with 'Synergy' our family of Churches organisation Community engagement continued with multiple Community events We have continued to attract new people to our seNices during the period with some deciding to become part of the Church We continue to support overseas missionaries with whom we have a relationship Helped local Afghan refugees lo settle in by church volunteers and provided them with Halal meat and BBQ facilities for our summer community BBQ event Active engagement and encouragement of the young people in church demonstrated through participation in Sunday seNices and our worship band. Joint worship evenings with the Baptist church TAR March 2012
Our current policy on reserves is to maintain at least £5000 in cash deposits at our bank. This was easily achieved during the reporting period. Funds maintained in reslricted funds are excluded from the aforementioned figure. The reserves policy has been raised following recent employment of a new missional leader (from Seplember 20241. Brief statement of the charity's policy on reserves Details of any funds materially in deficit NonelNla Further financial review detsils (Optional information) You may choose to include additional information, where relevant about.. Pershore Community Church continues to be fully funded by monthly and other gifts from its members, for which we remain extremely grateful. the charily's principal sources of funds (including any fundraising}', how expenditure has supported the key objectives of the Gharity., investmeni policy and objectives including any ethical investment policy adopted. The church continues to aspire lo purchase a building in the nearlmedium lerm future lo provide a more permanent and flexible meeting space to help meet its key objectives. We continue to maintain a restricted fund for a donalion of £6250 reiVed in 2020 lowards the aspiration of buying a building. The donor has confirmed they are happy for Ihe donation to be retained by the church for the time being. An addition of £100 (plus gift aid) was donated lo this fund during the year. An interest-bearing account has been opened with our Bank for Ihe Building fund and £6375 deposited to this account representing the amounts referred to above. Section F Other optional information TAR March 2012
The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees. report above. Slgned on behalf of the charlty's trustees Signature(s> Full name(s} Position (eg Secretary, Trustee Chair, etc) Scott Andrews Carys Ellis Chair of Trustees Date 17June26 TAR March 2012
CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES Porshore CommunftyChuKh 1190476 Receipts and payments accounts CC16a Forthtr p&riod frotn 0110912024 3110025 Section A Receipts and payments Unre$tricted lunds Restricted funds Endowment funds Totsl funds Last year to lh• no51 totho n•1rlE tothb n•ar•st£ tothèn•ar•st£ totho n•ar•st£ A1 Recei ts no 35.755 B,459 GIllPJ¢ Refvn¢ 7,259 792 59 2.414 Other IDcorne 1540 77 Evefit lficome 60,410 ,774 69,184 45,889 Sub totallGross income forARJ A2 Asset and inveslment sales, see table. Sub total Total receipts 6Q.410 B.774 89,114 45,889 A3Pa monts Satsnes ÉrnpwerPeThsi¢n PrDfp5YDD&I Fee5 Insurancés Sub8criptlOll5& me91p5 1,622 543 887 525 925 887 Room Hire Chuh01rRAmEeI1ty R(K Trv81& paIng Postage 6 Sationery Books CDS & Rèsourc8s 156 299 58 686 192 o)perEpeTr&es Eguiwent 96 972 38 Ov1re8rh EKppDse3 3,953 238 626 238 626 Z54 765 Guest SpeakeT5 Sior4è ChDrch Meeting Refreshments 747 747 196 27Q 547 Youth & Chilarénswuk 270 547 Love Pee Sundry Sub total 41622 50,821 A4 Asset and investment purchases, (see table) Coput1g & EquipmoDI PA& Klgdla 1,325 Sub tot81 2.374 2,374 Totalpayments 46,996 6,199 21,t62 Net of receypts/(payments) A5 Tran$f8rs botw8en funds A6 Cash funds last year end Cash funds this yeargnd 13A14 2,$75 15,989 24227 88,628 102,042 6.35S E,930 94,983 110,972 70.756 983 CCXX R1 accounts ISSI 1910512026
Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period Unrestricted funds ResliKted funds End(wmeTht funds B1 Cash funds 18.B 83.168 rol¥lc•Fh fuTrds 10aM UnreJtviGt•J RutrKled funds Endc¢wmeTht funds fund$ jIareI 82 assets Fund a#¢t tY4lu• tw)nyll BJ InV•$kn assèts Fund * Ythich •w•t o#lopdonall CurrnitV41u• B4Assets relAin¢d frlrthe Charlty's own pA&FI7 4M41 2&13 Fund Amounldu• lopts0) Icpiknnall BS Liabilrfie5 PrtsfosthnF•.Ac¢¢1L IE Jul &Augtsx&NI 427 i•XF•rA•r G#NrA SwJnEd byvne 0riwutr¢Bon b•hIOI &"gna Nam Dats ofaFvcwal CARYS ELLIS 2010512026 CCXX R2 )Unts Issi 1910512026
- Accounting poli¢ie8 Basis of prepar8uon ol the accounts The accounts are prepad on a'Receipls & Payments, basis under section 133 of the Charities Act 2011. the slalement of asse15 and liat)Ililie$ Included a$seis Iisied ai Insured v8lJe$. The ¢sullS of ihe Charity oper81ions are deribed In Ihe Tru$iees' Report are conlinuiw. The Iruslees are reswnsible for keeping pro accounting records that disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position Df the charity and enable Ih8Tn to ensure that the financial statsmenls comply with the Chari118sAct 2011, Ihe Icharities IAccounl$ 8nd Reports) Regulatn5 2008 the provisions of the rrust deed.
- Rgstrictgd Fwnd$ The following reslrided funds are hd 2.025 2024 Building Fund Other 6.439 6.355 8.930 6.355
- Tru%t•8 Expon5 There was no Iru51ees' remuneration forthe year ended 31 August 2025. One trustee received a small financial grfL of thanks frotn the charity. Tre ch8rity paid £668 IOW8rds the provision of lr8ininglconfentets for 2 irJsiee8. No expenseÈ We reimbJtsed lo Trustees In respect of their ro as Iruslees. All Olher expenses reimbursed to trustees were for out-of-pocket expenses paid on behalf of the charity. CCXX R3 accounts ISSI 1910512026
Independent Examiner's report to the trustees/members of Pershore Community Church Registered charity number: 1190476 I report on the accounts for the year ended 31°, August 2025 which are set out on the following pages. The charity's trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The charity's trustees consider th8t an audit is not required for this year under Section 144 of the Charities Act 2011 (the Charities Act) and that an independent examination is needed. It is my responsibility to examine the accounts under section 145 of the Charities Act, to followthe procedures laid down in the General Directions given by the Charity Commission lunder section 14515llbl of the Charities Act, and to state whether particular matters have come to my attention. My examination was carried out in accordance with the General Directions given by the Charity Commission. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts and seeking explanations from the trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit. and consequently no opinion is given as to whether the accounts present a'true and fair" view and the report is limited to those matters set out in the statement below. In connection with my examination, no material matters have come to my attention which gives me cause to believe that in any material respect: accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Charities Act or the accounts do not accord with the accounting records the accounts do not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the form and content of accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement that the accounts give a true and fair view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination. I have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the 2ccounts to be reached. Signed.. Date.. 15" June 2026 Stephen Hendy Data Developments IUKI Ltd First Floor, The Chubb Building, Fryer Street, Wolverhampton WV11 HT