Relentless Church, Warrington Trustees Annual Report for the year ended 31 December 2023 The trustees submit their Annual Report and Accounts for the year ended 31 December 2023. Which have been prepared in accordance with the Statement of Recommended Practice FRS 102, and the Charities Act 2011. Structure Governance and Management Governing document Relentless Church is constituted by a Declaration of Trust dated 30 May 2022. Trustees J J Mullen N S Draycott D H Olojugba E A Olojugba J Heynes D Heynes B Cross R V Cross Trustees, who need not be members of the church, but must subscribe and adhere to, in belief and lifestyle, the Statement of Beliefs, are appointed by the spiritual leadership of the church. The individual requirements would to some extent depend on the composition of the trustees at the time of any vacancy. The trustees, who are involved in the administration and leadership of the charity, meet regularly to ensure timely decision making and on a minimum of four occasions during the Year. Risk Management The trustees have a duty to identify and review the risks to which the charity is exposed and to ensure appropriate controls are in place to provide reasonable assurance against fraud and error.
Objectives and Activities Objectives and aims The objectives of the charity are:_ a) to advance the Christian Faith in accordance with the Statement of Beliefs in such ways and in such parts of the UK or the world as the trustees may think fit. bl to relieve sickness and financial hardship and to promote good health by the provision of funds, goods or services of any kind, including the provision of counselling and support as the trustee5 may think fit. Review of progres5 and achievements We are thrilled to report that this year has been one of great growth in every area of church, as we continue with our vision of reaching out to more people and taking care of those that come. During the year we have seen the following: Sunday activities Our main Service continues to grow and we are maintaining our mission to build people up and helping them grow stronger and happier. Our Sunday service starts with a modern and dynamic style of worship followed by a message that builds people up and helps them to grow in their relationship with God. During the Sunday service we run Relentless Kids for ages 1-11 years, this 15 an action packed and fun session for the children. Youth & Children Throughout the week we run designated groups for both of these areas in church. They are age appropriate and run by a dedicated team of DBS checked volunteers. Numbers in both the youth and children's groups are increasing and the impact these activities have on them are helping them grow and work through things that have been a problem to them as well as making good friendships.
YA (Young Adults) This area of church has seen incredible growth numerically this last year and healthy, strong friendships formed. YA meet every other week to do a bible study together and outside of that meet socially and do lots of things together. Midweek Groups Every week numerous small groups run throughout the town. These are called life groups, because they create a place for people to come and mix with other people- bringing them out of loneliness and doing life alone. These groups are successfully run and attended very well. Ladies & Men's Groups It's been great this last year to see these groups grow after Covid. We have done numerous separate social events for the men and the women, giving opportunity to relax and have some fun. These have proved very popular and we continue to run these. Mission We continue to support our overseas missions and those closer to home. We have particularly enjoyed working with one of our newest missions 'Women's Aid, helping women and children who have escaped domestic violence. Church building We are continuing to meet in the building owned by Working Mens Mission on Thewlis Street in Warrington and it continues to be a great blessing to us. Future plans and development Over the next year we plan to run further missions and expand our reach within Warrington, serving more people and meeting more needs. General Overview The church has seen positive growth, expansion and impact in so many areas- it has been a good year and we know that the best is still on its way.
Financial Review The Trustees Report was approved by the Trustees and signed on their behalf by N Draycott Treasurer The trustees are responsible for preparing the Report of the Trustees and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards. The law applicable to charities in England and Wales, the CharityAct 2011 and the provisions of the trust deed requires the trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial year which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charity and of the incoming resources and application of resources, including the income and expenditure, of the charity for that period. In preparing those financial statements, the trustees are required to I Select suitable accounting policies and the apply them consistently; 2 Observe the methods and principles in the Charity SORP; 3 Make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent. 4 Prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is appropriate; 5 To prepare that the charity will continue in business. The trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records which disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charity and to enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Charities Act 022 and the provisions of the trust deed. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charity and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.
Relentless Church, Warrington Accounting Statement January to December 2023 Due to delays beyond our control, All financial activity has been done underthe churches previous name (Hope Alive Pentecostal Church, Charity No 1055622). As Such, Relentless Church has no financial activity to report.