## **Trustees’ Annual Report for the period**
**From 1[st] April 2023 Period start date To 31[st] March 2024 Period end date**
## **Charity name: Freedom Church Preston**
## **Charity registration number: 1199159**
## **Objectives and Activities**
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|Summary of the purposes of
the charity as set out in its
governing document|Para 1.17|Promoting in the Church with the mission
mission of pastoral support, evangelistic
outreach, social and economic.|
|Summary of the main
activities in relation to those
purposes for the public
benefit, in particular, the
activities, projects or services
identified in the accounts.|Para 1.17 and
1.19|Regular public worship open to all.
The
provision of sacred space for personal
prayer and contemplation.
Pastoral work,
including visiting the sick and the bereaved
and Feeding of the Homeless
Teaching of
Christianity through sermons, courses and
small groups such as bible studies
The
provision of a youth club with a Christian
ethos.
Promotion of Christianity through
the staging of events and meetings, and the
distribution of literature.
Providing Mental
Health Support through small group support
sessions.|
|Statement confirming
whether the trustees have
had regard to the guidance
issued by the Charity
Commission on public
benefit|Para 1.18|The Trustees|
**Additional information (optional)** You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
SORP reference Para 1.38 Policy on grant making Para 1.38 Policy on social investment including program related investment Para 1.38 Contribution made by
volunteers Other
## **Achievements and Performance**
||SORP reference||
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|Summary of the main
achievements of the charity,
identifying the difference the
charity’s work has made to
the circumstances of its
beneficiaries and any wider
benefits to society as a
whole.|Para 1.20|Main Achievements of the Freedom Church:
Spiritual Growth and Support: The Freedom
Church has facilitated spiritual growth and
provided support to its members through
various activities such as worship services,
prayer groups, counselling, and pastoral
care. Community Outreach: Through
outreach programs, Freedom Church has
made significant strides in addressing social
issues such as homelessness, addiction,
and hunger. This includes initiatives like
Night Feeds and community development
projects. Health and Wellness: By promoting
holistic well-being, Freedom Church has
contributed to the mental, and emotional
health of its members and the wider
community. This includes counseling
services and support groups. Missionary
Work: Through missionary activities, the
church has spread its message of love,
compassion, and service to communities
around the church fostering cross-cultural
understanding and cooperation. Impact on
Beneficiaries and Society as a Whole:
Personal Transformation: Many beneficiaries
have experienced personal transformation,
finding hope, purpose, and healing through
their involvement with the charity. This has
led to improved relationships, restored
families, and enhanced overall well-being.
Social Cohesion: The charity's activities
have fostered a sense of belonging and
community among its members, breaking
down barriers of isolation and loneliness.
This has resulted in stronger social networks
and support systems within the community.
Alleviation of Suffering: Through its various
outreach efforts, the church has alleviated
suffering and provided practical assistance
to those in need, offering a safety net for the
most vulnerable members of society and
demonstrating the love and compassion of
Christ in action. Promotion of Values: By
promoting values such as love, kindness,
generosity, and justice, the charity has
contributed to the moral and ethical fabric of
society, inspiring positive change and|
influencing attitudes and behaviours towards a more compassionate and just world. In summary, Freedom Church has made significant achievements in nurturing spiritual growth, addressing social needs, empowering individuals, and promoting positive values, thereby making a tangible difference in the lives of its beneficiaries and contributing to the well-being of society as a whole.
## **Additional information (optional)** You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
|Achievements against
objectives set|Para 1.41||
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|Performance of fundraising
activities against objectives
set|Para 1.41||
|Investment performance
against objectives|Para 1.41||
|Other|||
## **Financial Review**
|**Financial Review**|||
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|Review of the charity’s
financial position at the end
of the period|Para 1.21|The reserve in the church has grown|
|Statement explaining the
policy for holding reserves
stating why they are held|Para 1.22|Reservation of minimum One month rent to
enable a contingency plan to be made if
needed.|
|Amount of reserves held|Para 1.22|**£250**|
|Reasons for holding zero
reserves|Para 1.22||
|Details of fund materially in
deficit|Para 1.24||
|Explanation of any
uncertainties about the
charity continuing as a going
concern|Para 1.23||
|**Additional information (optional)**
You may choose to include further statements|**Additional information (optional)**
You may choose to include further statements|where relevant about:|
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|The charity’s principal
sources of funds (including
any fundraising)|Para 1.47||
|Investment policy and
objectives including any
social investment policy
adopted|Para 1.46||
|A description of the principal
risks facing the charity|Para 1.46||
|Other|||
## **Structure, Governance and Management**
|Description of charity’s
trusts:|||
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|Type of governing document
(trust deed, royal charter)|Para 1.25||
|How is the charity
constituted?
(e.g unincorporated
association, CIO)|Para 1.25|**CIO**|
|Trustee selection methods
including details of any
constitutional provisions e.g.
election to post or name of
any person or body entitled
to appoint one or more
trustees|Para 1.25|Initially a vote from the members of the
Church – further appointed trustees come
from a vote between the trustees.|
**Additional information (optional)** You may choose to include further statements where relevant about: Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and Para 1.51 training of trustees The charity’s organisational structure and any wider Para 1.51 network with which the charity works Relationship with any related Para 1.51 parties Other
## **Reference and Administrative details**
|Charity name|Freedom Church Preston|
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|Other name the charity uses||
|Registered charity number|1199159|
|Charity’s principal address|94 Greenside Avenue, Blackburn. BB24TG|
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– Corporate trustees names of the directors at the date the report was approved
**Director name**
Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity
**Trustee name Dates acted if not for whole year**
## **Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others**
Description of the assets held in this capacity
Name and objects of the charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects
Details of arrangements for safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity’s own assets
## **Additional information (optional)**
## **Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)**
**Type of Name Address adviser**
**Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information)**
## **Exemptions from disclosure**
Reason for non-disclosure of key personnel details
## **Other optional information**
## **Declarations**
**The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.**
**Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees**
**Signature(s)** Rachael Whittaker **Full name(s)** Rachael Whittaker **Position (eg Secretary,** Chair **Chair, etc) Date** 22.01.25