## **Community Bible Study International Europe and MENA** ## **Charity number : 1193171** ## **Trustees** Veronica Margaret Alvarez (Chair) – appointed 21/01/2021 Mae Algelique Palmer – appointed 21/01/2021 Clive Desilver Roberts – appointed 21/01/2021 Ian Timothy Pounce – appointed 21/01/2021 Dr Christopher Janson Hanbury – appointed 21/01/2021 ## **Charity objectives** The Charity works throughout Eastern and Western Europe, as well as the Middle East and North Africa. One of its main activities is developing, translating and publishing Bible study and devotional material of a Christian nature and in particular Bible study courses and other teaching material relating to the Bible. The Charity will also establish local community based Bible study groups overseen by local leadership using the materials referred to previously. These groups/courses will take place in local churches, and other community settings as deemed appropriate, The Charity will also provide Bible taster classes and provide networking opportunities for anyone wishing to explore the Bible. The Charity will run training classes/conferences to enable national and regional leaders (in the areas the Charity works) to provide Bible study classes within their own national/local churches. How is it advertised? In the church, website, social media and word of mouth Who can attend? The courses have been designed for all irrespective of Church background or faith. There are no payable for those wishing to attend? Who provides the education? Activities are provided by leaders trained and supported by Community Bible Study International Europe and MENA What are the benefits of the organisation's purpose It promotes the Christian faith and the spread of God’s Word. The Charity exists to make disciples of our Lord Jesus Christ in our communities, through in-depth, caring Bible Studies available to all. ## **Financial Report** The charity was formed on 21st January 2021 but there were no financial transactions in the period up to 31st August 2021.Financial transactions commenced 1st September 2021 and these will be reported in line with the statutory time scales. Veronica Alvarez CBSI Europe/MENA Kestin House 45 Crescent Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, UK Chairman of Trustees. Community Bible Study Europe and MENA. Trustees Report. In the period up to 31st August 2021 the Trustees have met twice. We have discussed personnel, training and finances. Policies have been written and agreed. Operational activities commenced on 1st September 2021 and these will be reported alongside the financials Veronica Alvarez CBSI Europe/MENA Kestin House 45 Crescent Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, UK Chairman of Trustees. Community Bible Study Europe and MENA.