Trustees, Annual Report for the period
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Reference and administration details
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Section A
Charity namè
Crossway Church Centre Black Country
Other nam85 charity is known by
www.crosswayblackcounlry.org.uk
Registered charity number {If any)
Charity's prlncipal address
11 Springfield Drive
Halesowen
West Midlands
Postcode
B62 8EU
Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
Trusteè namè
Dates acted If not for whole
Offlce Ilf anyl
Name of pergon lor bodyl Wntltlèd
toa
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Trustee (Current)
Trustee (current)
Tnjstee {current)
C. Robson
A. W. Potter
S. C. Williams
Chair
Secretary
Treasurer
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Names of the trustees for the charity, if anyi {for example, any custodlan trustees)
Name
Dates acted if not for whole
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Names and addTrsses of advisers (Optional informatlon)
e of advlser
Name
Address
Name of Chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional infomiation)
Section B
Structure,
overnance and mana
ement
Description of the charlty's trusts
Constitution (agreed and adopted September 2021)
Type of goveming document
How the charity is Gonstiluted
CIO {Foundation Model)
Trustee selection melh¢xis
Invited and appointed by current Trustees
Addltional governance issues (Optional information)
Trustees induction..
Charity Commission Web Site- 5 minute guide for Charity Trustees
Copy of Crossway Church Centre Black Country Constitution
Safeguarding Policy
Health and Safely Policy
Finance Policy
Risk Assessment
Social Media Policy
Insurance Company and insurance cover
Crossway charity accounts
Relationship with Heath Slreel Ind. Methodist Church (Landlords)
Checks on DBS database
You may choose to include
additional information, where
relevant, about..
policies and procedures
adopted for the induction and
training of trustees;
the charity's organisational
structure and any wider
net￿ork with which the charity
works.,
relationship with any related
parties.,
trustees, consideration of
major risks and the system
and procedures to manage
them.
Volunteers induction..
Crossway Church Centre Black Country web site
Relationship with Heath Street Ind. Methtx1ist Church
Checks on DBS database where required
Risk Assessment
Social Media Policy
Section C
Ob ectives and activities
Advan￿ment of the Christian Faith, primarily bul not exclusively within
Halesowen, Sandwell and the surrounding neighbourhood and such
other charitable purposes as shall further the work of the church.
Summary of the objects of the
charity Set out in its
governing document
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Crossway Church Centre Black Country is committed to enabling
as many as possible to worship at our church or at neighbouring
churches. Offering., Christian counsel, peer support and pastoral
care, enabling the advancement of the Christian faith in
accordance with the Basis of Faith (publishe(J on our website)
Activities carried out to meet these objectives are..
Sunday Morning Worship servi￿ (Praise, Prayer and Gospel
learning) allowing attendees to share and increase their knowledge
and trust in Jesus. After service refreshments are available which
increases the support opportunities for all attendees.
Sunday Evening Fellowship. a virtual (Zoom) meeting of Christians
including some from other churches (currently three Christian
denominations represented}
Wednesday Prayer Meeting, this meeting is generally face to face
and at times Iholidaylillness) hybrid
Good Friday Reflection, a time of quite worship and meditation to
acknowledge the sacrifice of Jesus., bringing the con9regation into
a closer relationship with almighty God.
In-home Communions for those who are unable to attend the
church service {hoLtse bound)
Open the Book, a project operated through Bible Society where a
group of Christians go into local schools to deliver Bible stories.
Open the Book, a modified version using none current materials
and delivered in a care home
Summary of the main
activities undertaken for the
public benefit in relatlon to
these objects (include withln
this section tho ststutory
declaration that trustees have
had regard to the guidance
Issued by the Charity
Commission on public
bènefltl
Additlonal detai16 of objectives and activitles (Optional ihfomation)
No grant making takes place within the organisation
Currently there are no inveslments., this may be addressed during the
year by the Trustees
You may choose lo include
further statements, where
relevant, about..
policy on grantmaking..
policy programme related
investment.,
ontribution made by
volunteers.
All activities at and for Crossway Church Centre Black Country are
carried out by volunteers with no remuneration.
Volunteers deliver..
Learning.
Services of praise and worship
Technical support
Refreshments
Administration
Planning and vision
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Section D
Achievements and performance
.HMRC Claim payment received for yeaf 202312024 (Gift Aid and
GASDS)
Summary of the main
achievements of the charity
during the year
Attendance at our morning worship service has remained fairly
static but reduced by three due to health conditions which is being
addressed by the introduction of In-home Communion Servi￿.
Sunday Morning Worship Service continued as previous year being
held on 52 occasions.
Sunday Evening Fellowship has met virtually on 51 occasions, with
3 denominations,. average attendan￿ of 7.
Wednesday Prayer Meeting has met face to fa￿ on approx. 46
occasions. Average attendance 8.
Good Friday Reflection, was held during the aftemoon with
approximately 10 - 12 people in attendance.
In-home communion delivered to three congregational members
Open the Book, the team (two from Crossway and three more from
other churches) delivered several stories to the Children of Olive
Hill Primary School over 3 school terms., reaching approx. 400
children per visit.
Open the Book {modified version), the team (four members trom
Crossway) have delivered one session in a care home this financial
year with more visits planned for 2025-2026.
Section E
Financial review
Our policy on reserves is that we retain a balance of three times the
income offering three to four year buffer. This to be reviewed by the
Trustees where additional commitments are taKen on. Reserves Policy is
included in the Financial Policy, Policy reviewed and found to be
satisfactory by the Trustees.
Brief Statement of the
Charity's policy on reservès
Detalls of any funds materlalty
Sn deficit
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Further financial review details (Optional Infomiatlon)
Principle source of income is from the 'Free Will, offering (regular
weeklylmonlhly giving} of the congregation. No fundraising activities take
place and no grants applied for. Total income was £17,393.08. resL41ting
In no need for an audit only an independent examination.
You may choose to include
additional information, where
ielevant about..
the ¢harity's principal
sources of fund5 (including
any fundraising).,
how expenditure has
supported the key objectives
of the charity.,
investment policy and
objectives including any
ethical investment policy
adopted
Expenditure has addressed the key objectives..
Rent- covers the Sunday Services and Friday Reflection
Web Site - Information on the charity and items of Christian knowledge.
leaming and support. Safeguarding Policy and Health & Safely Policy,
Financial Policy along with the Trustees Annual Report to enable public
scrutiny
Copyright Licence to enable projection of song words during a service
Key volunteer training - updale and refresh for Safeguarding
No investment policy agreed - currently no investments made.
Section F
Other optional information
Finance We began the year with a balance of 40,647.11 our income for the year £ 17,393.08 and
our expenditure £6,491.96 giving a Year End Balance of 51,548.21 See Receipts and Payments
accounts CC16a
Location Sunday Morning Worship Service is held within the building belonging to Heath Street
Independent Methodist Church and in order to maintain good relationships and to support the cost
of the building we made a monthly contribution of £120.00.
Section G
Declaration
The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees, report above.
Slgned on behalf of the ¢harity's trustees
Signatur6ls)
Full namds)
Position (eg Secretary, Chair,
etc)
Christine Rob50n
Ant
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Chair
Secretary
Date
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CHARITY COMMISSION
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Crossway Church C•ntr• Bla¢k Country
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Section A Receipts and payments
lJnrestri¢te
funds
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funds
Endowment
funds
to Ihp n¢af•5¢£
Totsl funds
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to thE ll0aTe5t£
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1S.D83
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17,393
17,393
17,421
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17,393
17,393
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270
243
194
270
243
194
156
1,210
283
243
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156
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1.744
30
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1.744
30
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Sub total
3.638
A4 A8S•I and 5nvestm¥nl
1.837
1,W37
1,831
Sub tot?1
1.837
1,837
Total payments
6,492
6.492
3,838
Net of recelptsl{payments)
A5 Tran8f&rB betwe•n lund$
A6 Cash funds last year end
Cash funds thls year end
10.901
?D,901
13.583
40.647
51.548
,647
S),548
13.583
CCXX R1 account8 ISSI
0111012025

Section B Ststement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period
Unre$trictgd
funds
to nQ8test £
Restricted
funds
Endowmant
funds
to nfyarv8t£
81 Cash funds
Total cash funds
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fund
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asset bèlort
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C￿t loptlon811
1,820
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84 Assets r8talngd for the
charity'¥ own u$9
Sound Systern
910
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260
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Date of
Sign8ture
Print Name
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CCXX R2 account$ ISSI
0111012025