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Association of Related Churches Europe
Trustees’ Annual Report
Registered Charity: ARC Europe (CIO) Report prepared by the Board of Trustees
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Reference and Administrative Details
The name of the Charitable Incorporated Organisation ("the CIO") is Association of Related Churches Europe. The charity name during the reporting period was Association of Related Churches Great Britain, and was renamed on 26[th] February 2025.
Charity Number : 1196870 Principle Address : 144 Richmond Row, Liverpool, Merseyside, L3 3BL
Telephone number : 0151 203 5737 Email address : info@arcchurcheseurope.com Website : www.arcchurcheseurope.com
Instagram handle : @arcchurcheseurope
Solicitors: Accountants: Stephen Pearson Wyatt & Co Chartered Accountants Freeths Solicitors 125 Main St 3rd Floor Garforth 100 Wellington Street Leeds Leeds LS25 1AF LS1 4LT
The trustees who served during the financial year ended 31 December 2024 and up to the date this report was approved were as follows:
Trustees during the reporting period (1 January – 31 December 2024):
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Luke Benjamin Bryant
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Steven Dennis Gambill (resigned 9[th] April 2025)
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Andrew Townsley Gamble (resigned 9[th] April 2025)
Trustees at the date of approval of this report:
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James Randolph Bezet (Chair)
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Luke Benjamin Bryant
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Jonathan Jamie Corcoran
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Robert Avon Johnson
The trustees are responsible for overseeing the governance and strategic direction of the charity and ensuring compliance with its charitable objectives and legal obligations.
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Structure, Governance and Management
ARC GB is a Charitable Incorporated Organisation and as such is governed by its Foundational Charitable Incorporated Organisation Constitution that was established on 1st December 2021.
Trustee recruitment and appointment
There have been no changes to the trustees within the period to which this report relates.
Apart from the first charity trustees as outlined within this report, every trustee must be appointed by a resolution passed at a properly convened meeting of the charity trustees.
In selecting individuals for appointment as charity trustees, the charity trustees must have regard to the skills, knowledge and experience needed for the effective administration of the CIO.
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Achievements and Performance
The period under review was marked by several significant achievements for the CIO. The year began with the London Hangout Event, held at the Evangelical Alliance Offices, where 25 Pastors from across Great Britain gathered for a day of encouragement and inspiration. Hosting the event in a neutral space provided an excellent opportunity to strengthen our relationship with the Evangelical Alliance, who continue to be highly supportive of our mission. From this gathering, we also connected with a new church-planting couple expressing a desire to establish a church in Northern England.
A further highlight was the ARC GB LEAD Day, held in September 2024 at Liverpool One Church, where the ARC GB Lead Team hosted 85 Senior Pastors and prospective church planters. The day featured inspirational teaching and investment from the ARC GB Team, the ARC Global Team, and Jonathan Lambert, leader of ARC Canada. Building upon the relationships established at previous Hangout and LEAD Day events, there was a strong sense of unity and commitment toward the shared cause of church planting across Great Britain. As a direct outcome, new church partnership enquiries were received for the first time. These potential partnerships are expected to lead to the establishment of new partner churches, supporting ARC GB’s mission both through financial contributions and practical assistance in organising future events.
One of the most exciting accomplishments during the period was that ARC GB’s first churchplanting couple successfully completed their training and are now preparing to launch a new church in London in March 2025. This milestone marks a major step forward in the fulfilment of ARC GB’s vision. The ongoing development of efficient and accessible systems to support the ARC church planting process has significantly expanded our reach among potential planters across various denominations and networks. Interest has also grown internationally, with requests to plant churches with ARC received from cities including Riga (Latvia), Barcelona (Spain), and Zurich (Switzerland), among others. These developments have presented a unique opportunity and challenge as ARC GB currently operates within Great Britain.
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Future Plans
The expansion of ARC GB’s reach continues to be both encouraging and exciting. Increasing numbers of Pastors, leaders, and church planters are engaging with ARC’s heart for leadership development, both personally and within their teams. In addition, several expressions of interest in church planting across Europe have been received, prompting strategic discussions about the potential for wider collaboration.
The Board is currently exploring the feasibility of greater alignment and cooperation between ARC Great Britain and ARC Ireland, with a view toward the possible creation of ARC Europe. Legal advice is being sought to guide this process, while both Boards are undertaking feasibility studies to determine whether amalgamation is a viable option. Both have agreed that vision alignment will be central to any future decision. Multiple joint meetings are scheduled for early 2025 to explore this opportunity further.
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Financial Review
The total income for the period was £6,500, and total expenditure was £5,656, all of which was applied directly to core charitable activities.
Reserves Policy
The Board of Trustees has reviewed the charity’s reserve requirements in light of ARC GB’s early stage of development. A policy has been established to maintain unrestricted funds equivalent to one to two months of projected expenditure for the next financial period. This policy reflects the charity’s current position as a start-up organisation and recognises the need to build reserves progressively as income grows. The reserves will provide essential working capital to sustain ongoing activities in the event of reduced income. Given that operational expenditure remains low and fixed costs are minimal, the Trustees are confident that this level of reserve will allow the organisation to continue its current activities if funding decreases temporarily. The present level of reserves stands at approximately £1,000. The Trustees have also considered measures to reduce or pause activities and expenditure if necessary to protect the organisation’s financial sustainability.
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| Association of Related Churches Europe | Association of Related Churches Europe | No (if any) | |
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| Receipts andpayments accounts | CC16a | ||
| 01/01/2024 For the period from |
To | 31/12/2024 |
Section A Receipts and payments
| A1 Receipts | Unrestricted funds to the nearest £ 6 500 - - - - - - - 6 500 - - - 6 500 5 656 - - - - - - - - 5 656 - - - 5 656 844 - 1 000 1 844 |
Restricted funds to the nearest £ - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - |
Endowment funds to the nearest £ - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - |
Total funds to the nearest £ 6 500 - - - - - - - 6 500 - - - 6 500 5 656 - - - - - - - - 5 656 - - - 5 656 844 |
Total funds to the nearest £ 6 500 - - - - - - - 6 500 - - - 6 500 5 656 - - - - - - - - 5 656 - - - 5 656 844 |
Last year to the nearest £ |
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| Charitable Donations | 6 500 | - | ||||
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| Sub total(Gross income for AR) |
6 500 | - | ||||
| A2 Asset and investment sales, (see table). |
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| Total receipts A3 Payments |
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| Costs of charitable activites | 5 656 | - | ||||
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| **Sub total ** | 5 656 | - | ||||
| A4 Asset and investment purchases, (see table) |
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| Total payments Net of receipts/(payments) A5 Transfers between funds A6 Cash funds last year end Cash funds this year end |
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| 844 | - | - | 844 |
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| 1 000 | - | - | 1 000 | - | ||
| 1 844 | - | - | 1 844 | - |
CCXX R1 accounts (SS)
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Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period
| Categories Signed by one or two trustees on behalf of all the trustees B5 Liabilities B3 Investment assets B2 Other monetary assets B4 Assets retained for the charity’s own use B1 Cash funds |
Details Details Total cash funds (agree balances with receipts and payments account(s)) Total of cash funds Details Details Details Signature |
Unrestricted funds Restricted funds to nearest £ to nearest £ 1 844 - - - - - 1 844 - OK OK Unrestricted funds Restricted funds to nearest £ to nearest £ - - - - - - - - - - - - Fund to which asset belongs Cost (optional) - - - - - Fund to which asset belongs Cost (optional) - - - - - - - - - Fund to which liability relates Amount due (optional) - - - - - Print Name Luke Bryant Randy Bezet |
Endowment funds to nearest £ |
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| OK | |||
| Endowment funds to nearest £ |
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| When due (optional) |
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| Date of approval |
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| 10/29/2025 | |||
| 10/29/2025 | |||
CCXX R2 accounts (SS)
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Approval
Signed on behalf of the charity trustees.
Name and Position: James Randolph Bezet – Chairman
Signature: ______
10/29/2025 Date: ___
Name and Position: Luke Benjamin Bryant - Trustee
Signature: ______
Date: ___
10/29/2025