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
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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
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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.
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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-
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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
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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
re￿iVed 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
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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
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CHARITY COMMISSION
FOR ENGLAND AND WALES
Porshore CommunftyChuKh
1190476
Receipts and payments accounts
CC16a
Forthtr p&riod
frotn
0110912024
3110￿025
Section A Receipts and payments
Unre$tricted
lunds
Restricted funds
Endowment
funds
Totsl funds
Last year
to lh• no￿*51
totho n•1r￿lE
tothb n•ar•st£
tothèn•ar•st£
totho n•ar•st£
A1 Recei
ts
no
35.755
B,459
GIllPJ¢ Refvn¢
7,259
792
59
2.414
Other IDcorne
1540
77
Evefit lficome
60,410
,774
69,184
45,889
Sub totallGross income forARJ
A2 Asset and inveslment sales,
see table.
Sub total
Total receipts
6Q.410
B.774
89,114
45,889
A3Pa
monts
Satsnes
ÉrnpwerPeThsi¢n
PrDfp5YDD&I Fee5
Insurancés
Sub8criptlOll5& me￿￿9￿1p5
1,622
543
887
525
925
887
Room Hire
Chu￿h0￿1rRAmEeI1ty R(K
Tr*v81& pa￿Ing
Postage 6 Sationery
Books CDS & Rèsourc8s
156
299
58
686
192
o)￿p￿erE￿peTr&es
Eguiwent
96
972
38
Ov1re8rh EKppDse3
3,953
238
626
238
626
Z54
765
Guest SpeakeT5
Sior4è
ChDrch Meeting Refreshments
747
747
196
27Q
547
Youth & Chilarénswuk
270
547
Love Pe￿￿￿e
Sundry
Sub total
41622
50,821
A4 Asset and investment
purchases, (see table)
Co￿put1￿g & EquipmoDI
PA& Klgdla
1,325
Sub tot81
2.374
2,374
Totalpayments
46,996
6,199
21,t62
Net of receypts/(payments)
A5 Tran$f8rs botw8en funds
A6 Cash funds last year end
Cash funds this yeargnd
13A14
2,$75
15,989
24227
88,628
102,042
6.35S
E,930
94,983
110,972
70.756
983
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Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period
Unrestricted
funds
ResliKted funds
End(wmeTht
funds
B1 Cash funds
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CARYS ELLIS
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1. Accounting poli¢ie8
Basis of prepar8uon ol the accounts
The accounts are prepa￿d on a'Receipls & Payments, basis under section 133 of the Charities Act 2011. the slalement of asse15 and
liat)Ililie$ Included a$seis Iisied ai Insured v8lJe$. The ¢sullS of ihe Charity oper81ions are de￿ribed 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) Regulat￿n5 2008 the provisions of the rrust deed.
2. Rgstrictgd Fwnd$
The following reslrided funds are hd
2.025
2024
Building Fund
Other
6.439
6.355
8.930
6.355
3. Tru%t•8 Expon￿5
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 lr8ininglconfe￿ntets 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.
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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
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