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BRIDGE CHLIRCH GORNAL Trustees, Annual Report for the period From 1 October 2024 to 30 September 2025 Charity name." Bridge Church Gornal Charlty registration number: 1205484 Objectlves and Actlvltles SORP rtrfÈTÉncè Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing doGument Paral.17 The principal purpose of the Church is the advancement of the Christian faith as an independent evangelical church and a member of the Evangelical Alliance for the benefit of the public. The Church may also advance education and carry out other chanlable purposes in the United Kingdom and other arts of the world. In fulfilling its Purpose, the Church will engage in a range of Activities either on its own or with others Ihal will vary from lime to time with Activities being iniliated, expanded, or closed. as appropriate. The Activities may include but are not reslncted to.. 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. P¥a1.17and Regular PLJblic worship, prayer, Bible study, preaching and leaching Baptism of believers by immersion in water The Communion of the Lord's Supper on a regular basis Evangelism and mission, locally, regionally, nationally and inlernalionally The teaching. encouragement, welcome and inclusion of young people Nurture and growth of Christian disciples Education and training for Christian and community service Giving and encouraging pastoral care Supporting and encouraging charitable social action in the United Kingdom and abroad Encouraging relationships with other Christians Statement confirming whether the truslees have had re ard to the uidance P¥a 1.18 The tnjstees have had regard to the Charity
appreciated to help people develop in their faith. Our monthly Charity Coffee Morning continues lo provide a comfortable. friendly, safe space for mainly mature adults. £785 was donated to tharity. The monthly Saturday Community Café continues lo prove popular with regular and new attendees centred around easy crafts and opportunity to chat. Two successful and popular quiz nights look place throughout the year with hot and cold food available as part of our outreach into the community. Community Carol Service with the TG Singers from Sedgley performing and leading the carols. We partnered with St Paul's Vineyard Church with their loy appeal with local residents and the local primary school donating loys for needy families al Christmas. In conjunction with this local residents donated redundant small tools lo donate to Tools with a Mission. There is a strong relationship with l¢xal churches wilh their pastors meeting fairly règularly for fellowship and prayer. The pastor conlinLtes taking assemblies in the local primary school and Ihe church helped provide refreshments for the Sport's Day and Dance Festival. which was much appreciated by the school and parents with money raised supporting the school. Chaplaincy al Ellowes Hall Secondary School also continues a weekly by the pastor giving continuity with the children going up lo secondary school. Chaplaincy began with the local scouts group and thair v8rioug seclions with the pastor serving as chair of trustees. Lego Church started or) a monthly basis. but has proved challen9ing to attract children and their parents with their other commitments.
Financial Review Review of the charity's financial position at the end of the eriod Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves statin are held Amount of reserves held Reasons for holding zero reserves Details of fund materially in deficit Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern Para 1.21 Al year end. the charity had £93,566 Para 1.22 Hislorically. reseNes are such for building construction or purchase. Para 1.r2 Pwa 1.22 £6,000 NIA ParH 1.24 NIA Parn 1.23 NIA Additional informatlon (optional) You ma choose lo include further ststements where relevant aLM)ut: NIA The charity's principal sources of funds (including any fundraising) P•r8 1.47 NIA Investment policy and objectives including any social inveslmenl policy adopted P¥8 1.46 NIA A description of the principal risks faclng the charity Pw8 1.48 Other
Names of the charlty trustees who manage the charlty Dates acted rf not for whole ear Trustee name oinc• lif any) Name of person lor body) entitled toa oint trustee if an Annual General Meeting of congregational members Ditto Rev Steven Carpenter Richard Flewellen Pastor Robert Ferris Janel Ferris Church Secretary Ditto Ditto 10 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 Cor orate trustees - names of the directors al the dale the re Dlrector name rtwasa roved Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity Trust•• nam• Datgs actsd rf not for whole
Declarations The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees, report al)ove. Signed on behalf of the charity's truslees Slgnature(s) Full namels) Posltlon (eg Secretary, Chair, el¢} Robert Ferris Rev Steven Carpenter Church Secretary Pastor Date 27 November 2024 27 November 2024