| Trustees’ Annual Report for theperiod | Trustees’ Annual Report for theperiod | Trustees’ Annual Report for theperiod | Trustees’ Annual Report for theperiod | Trustees’ Annual Report for theperiod | Trustees’ Annual Report for theperiod | Trustees’ Annual Report for theperiod | Trustees’ Annual Report for theperiod |
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| Period start date | Period end date | ||||||
| Day | Month | Year | Day | Month | Year | ||
| From | 25 | 07 | 2024 | To | 24 | 06 | 2025 |
Reference and administration details
Charity name MT. Shiloh Baptist Church Other names charity is known by Registered charity number 1204096 Papa's Park Community Centre Charity’s principal address 10-17 Pulross Road Brixton
Postcode SW9 8AF
Names of the charity trustees on date of approval of Trustees’ Annual Report
| Trustee name Office (if any) Dates acted if not for whole year Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint trustee (if any) |
Trustee name Office (if any) Dates acted if not for whole year Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint trustee (if any) |
Trustee name Office (if any) Dates acted if not for whole year Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint trustee (if any) |
Trustee name Office (if any) Dates acted if not for whole year Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint trustee (if any) |
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Iris May Springer | Chair | ||
| Shaquilla Anderson Springer | Secretary | |||
| Angela Thompson | ||||
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Reference and administration details
Names of all other charity trustees during the period, if any, (for example, those who resigned part way through the financial period)
| Name | Name | Dates acted if not for whole year |
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| Structure, governance and management | ||
| Type of governing document Trustee recruitment and appointment |
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| CIO - FOUNDATION Constitution implemented 25 July2023 |
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| Trustees are formally appointed or reappointed every three years during the General Meeting. |
Objectives and activities
Charitable purposes
Summary of the main activities in relation to these objects
THE OBJECTS OF THE CIO ARE: TO ADVANCE THE CHRISTIAN FAITH FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE PUBLIC THROUGHOUT ENGLAND IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE STATEMENT OF FAITH BY PROVIDING FACILITIES FOR CHRISTIAN WORSHIP, PRAYER, RELIGIOUS EDUCATION, BIBLE STUDY, OUTREACH AND PASTORAL CARE FOR THE LOCAL COMMUNITY. The charity has reviewed the Charity Commission’s guidance on public benefit, particularly for religious charities, to ensure compliance while advancing its charitable purposes through faithbased community service. The charity provides public benefit through: Public worship, prayer, and Gospel teaching to support spiritual growth. Pastoral care and support for individuals and the local community. Missionary and outreach work extending support beyond the congregation. These activities continue to promote spiritual enrichment, community support, and public benefit in line with the charity’s objectives.
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Achievements and performance
| Summary of the main achievements of the charity during the financial period |
During the reporting period, the charity made significant progress in advancing its charitable, ministry, and community objectives in the UK and internationally. Key achievements included strengthening ministry partnerships and affiliations, expanding international outreach through church development work in Jamaica, and supporting outreach, youth programmes, and overseas mission activity. The charity successfully organised special ministry events and conferences, extended its ministry through preaching engagements in the UK and abroad, and supported theological education through partnership with an International School of Ministry and Bible Institute. Regular worship services, prayer meetings, conferences, and spiritual support activities continued throughout the year, contributing to community wellbeing, spiritual development, and public benefit. |
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Financial review
| Brief statement of the charity’s policy on reserves Details of any deficit Financial review of the charity |
The Trustees have adopted a Reserves Policy to support the charity’s ongoing operations and manage potential financial risks. During the reporting period, the charity’s net position was negative, and reserves remained below the target level. |
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| N/A | |
| This position is currently under review by the Trustees as part of planning for the next financial year, with risks being assessed and measures being considered to strengthen the charity’s financial sustainability and address the reserves position. The charity continues to be supported primarily through internal giving and volunteer contributions, with the accompanying financial statements setting out the financial results for the period. |
Other optional information
The charity was originally registered as Mt. Shiloh Baptist Church of God. Following changes in personnel, operations, and organisational structure, including a division within the church, Bethel House of Prayers International began operating as a ministry in Spring 2024.
In Winter 2023, the church temporarily relocated due to its original building requiring repairs, and subsequently continued operations from the new premises.
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Bethel House of Prayers International now functions as the main operating expression of the charity, continuing and developing the charity’s work following the split. It represents a continuation of the existing charity rather than a separate entity.
Existing governing documents have largely been retained, with amendments made to reflect the updated structure, while trustees reviewed and agreed the charity’s long-term direction prior to formalising changes. This transitional arrangement ensured continuity in governance and operations during the restructuring process.
Declaration
The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.
Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees
Signature(s) S Springer Full name(s) Shaquilla Anderson Springer Position (e.g. Chair) Secretary Date 22 April 2026
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MT. Shiloh Baptist Church Financial statements for the year ended 24[th] June 2025
| Receipts AMOUNT (TO NEAREST £) |
Receipts AMOUNT (TO NEAREST £) |
|---|---|
| VOLUNTARY INCOME | 3197 |
| FUNDRAISERS OR SOCIALS | 0 |
| INVESTMENTS, GRANTS, LOANS AND DONATIONS | 1500 |
| CHARITY ACTIVITIES & CONTRIBUTIONS | 520 |
| DIVISIONAL FEES AND CHARGES | 550 |
| TOTAL RECEIPTS | 5767 |
| Payments AMOUNT (TO NEAREST £) |
Payments AMOUNT (TO NEAREST £) |
|---|---|
| Missions, Mission giving, donations and outreach | 114 |
| EVENTS, OCCASSIONS AND CELEBRATIONS | 349 |
| EQUIPMENT AND ACCESSCORIES | 0 |
| REPAYMENTS, MANAGEMENT & SERVICE FEES | 2360 |
| Venue Rental | 2950 |
| COST OF SERVICES - HIRED SERVICES (E.G. MUSICIANS, SPEAKERS, CATERERS) |
180 |
| MINISTRY OPERATING, MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR | 75 |
| TOTAL PAYMENTS | 6028 |
| AMOUNT (TO NEAREST £) | AMOUNT (TO NEAREST £) | ||||||
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| NET OF RECEIPTS/(PAYMENTS) | -261 | ||||||
| TRANSFERS TO BETWEEN FUNDS | 0 | ||||||
| CASH FUNDS LAST YEAR END | 979 | ||||||
| CASH FUNDS THIS YEAR END | 139 | ||||||
| Assets | AMOUNT (GBP) | ||||||
| BANK BALANCE | 32.50 | ||||||
| CASH TO DEPOSIT | 106.50 | ||||||
| TOTAL CASH FUNDS | 139 | ||||||
| Liabilities | AMOUNT (GBP) | ||||||
| venue rent for May & June 2025 | £450 | ||||||
| TOTAL LIABILITIES | £450 | ||||||
| Signed (on behalf of all the trustees) | S Springer | S Anderson Springer |
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