Holbrooks Evangelical Church Parkgate Road, Coventry. CV6 4GD The Charity Twstees present their first report. We registered to become a Charilable Incorporated Organisation (CIO) on 2nd October 2024 and is recognised as such by the Inland Revenue for Tax Purposes. The Charity Commlssh)n Account is 1210304 and became 'live' on 1 $1 December 2025. The Trustees of the Charty are currently: Ben Holmes Gary Brooker Jonathan Tosh Sleven Foxwell Stephen Cook Andy White In order to be appolnled, Charty Trustees must: Be confomiable to scriplural qualrficatlon (1 Timothy 3fv13). Be in agreement wilh the dodrinal basis and objectives of Holbr¢)oks Evangelical Church. Be nominated by the Church Eldership and submitted lor spiritual witness and approval to the Church Leadership Team and lo th8 Church congregation. The Charlty Trustees have legal and financial responsibility for the Charty, whilst the Church Elders have splrttual responsibility for the Church. Additionally, a Leadership Team provides advice and support in all areas of Ihe Church s life and ministry. The Trustees have regard to the guldance issued by the Charity Commission on publlc benefit and confirm that all activities are undertaken for the benefit of Ihe public. The Charity employs one full-time paid member ot slaff (the Church PastorElder}, two part-time Cleaners plus one part time Administrator. Volunlegrs trom the Church congregation, varying from lime to lime as needs arise. work alongside the Pastor to fulfil the Church's objectives. Th8 Trusle8s give regular consideralion to major tisks lo which the Charity may be exposed, Including tinancial. regulalory. and legal. and are satisfied that such risks are adequately identified, monitored and controlled through liCIes, procedures and insurance arrangements.
The Church is an aulonomous body following an historical independent Iradition and does not belong to any denominalional organisation.11 is a local expression of the World-wide fellowship of believers in Jesus Christ. However, Ihe church is a mefflbgr of the Fellowship of Evangelical Churches (FIECI, existing to equip, support and care for churches and ministries. The main objectives of the Charity are summarised as: The advancemenl of the Christian faith and the worship of God. The proclamation and furtherance of the gospel of Chrisl. The preaching and teaching of Ihe Word of Gi)d. The provlslon of pastoral care. counselling and support. The education of children and adults on the basis of Chiislian principles. These objectives are mel in accordance wllh Ihe Charity's conslitiAtK)n and will be fulfilled in such ways and in such parts ot the Untled Kingdom or elsewhere as lh8 Trustees. Elders and Leadership from time to time may think fit. The rnain activities of Ihe Churcli lo further ils charitable objeclives are: A weekly prograrnme of Sunday worship, bl-monthly communion and family servlces. Regular meeliiigs during Ihe weck lor prayL'r. Bible sludy and fL,Ilowbhip, bolh al the church and at homes of Individual membèrs of lh8 congregath)n. Special programniLJs lor lainiljL)s, cliildrLin, youiig pcoplL', thosc scL'kiiig lo deop¥Jri Iheir relationship with God and pp1a from the Church and local community who want lo meel lor Iiit>iidsliip dfKI iii)piovts Ihtsii weilbtsing. Funerals, weddings, adult baptisms and baby dodications. Social suppoil and berievoleiil gi¥'ing, bolh al horii£' and abroad. ThL' CFiurch Eldors and Leaders decide upon individuals and organisalions Ihat are to 18c8ive financial support out of the Charity's assels iii support ol Ihe Charity's obiects'ves. Through Ihese objeclivcs arid aclivilies, the Charity's aiTn is lo effectively serve the community lor the bL)riofit ol IhL' public. By upholding Chrislian va.'ues and boliofs, il is lh8 TruslL'es' coriviclion that through these aclivilies a posibve impact into thc cornmunily is being achicved lor the good ol all.
rr nt Mini Sunday Morning and Evening seNices with the provision of live streaming for those unable to attend in person. Sunday School- This is a weekly ministry for children up to 12yrs old. Tuesday Aftemoon Fellowship. Due to the start time of 1.45pm this ministries prlmarily attracts retired folks but all are welcome. Weekly Prayer Meeting and Bible Study - Open to all. 'Mums 'n' Tots - Thls Is a Week mlnisty for pre-school children and carers. Foodbank- In conjunction with Coventy Foodbank and Feed The Hungry, we are one of 15 centres that provide a &ife and welcoming way for Foodbank parcels to be collected. Juniors - Thls Is a weekly ministry f¢x children up to 11 yrs old. Youth - This is a weekly ministry for young people aged between 11 yrs and 18yr8 old. Coffee Momlng - This a weekty ministry for anyone to attend. A relaxed opportunlty to make new friends and chat over a hot drink and piece of cake. We are currently runnlng a 'Chrlsllanity 101, Urse primarlly lor new Chrlstlans or for th08e wanting lo know more about the doctrines of Ihe Church. There are no material uncertainlles about the ablllty of Holbrooks Evangelical Church to continue as a going concem. We benelit from full ownership of our property and land in Parkgate Road, Holbrooks. Coventry, which continues to be used for the charity's main purposes. The Charity's funds have all been applied in accordance with Its charflable objectives. The principal source of funds is regular giving and on&off donations from members of the Church congregation. We are registered for Gift Aid, and where appfopriale this is encouraged to maximise this source ot income. The Church onty Invests its cash r&8erves in deposrt. s with UK banks. There are Currently no outstandlng debts. A remuneration committ88 made up of Twstees and Leadership Team members (including the Tfeasurerl meet annually to consider the skills. eXperienS and competencies needed frorn our paid staff, so as lo offer fair remuneration within our ability to pay, bearing in rnind the Charity performance and staffs, performance against expectations, in both the short and lorvJ term.
FINANCIAL REPORT Holbrooks Evangelical Church Parkgate Road. Coventry. CV6 4GD Registr8tion to the Charity Commission was made on 2110124 butthe account lay dormant due to a leadership restructure. causing long delays. until the transfer of assets was finally completed and the accountwas made'live. on 1st December 2025 alongwith the opening of a n8wCIO bank account. For the period 02110124 to 05104125 RECEIPTS- £ One off Gifts Regular Donations Bank Interest 179040.32 41587.75 724.84 TOTAL 221352.91 EXPENDITURE- £ Equipment and Consumables Insurance 1534.35 1563.96 1352.61 707.22 1630.16 5469.54 332.00 210.00 1271.06 567.79 314.75 3460.00 4181.00 21113.55 397.50 270.00 Licenc8S Building Maintenance Building utilities Design and Print Website Mission- Children's Work Mission- Food Mission- Visiting Ministry Supported Missionaries Missionary Organisations Employment Costs Expenses- meetingsltravel Expenses- comms TOTAL 44375.49
ResponsibiJitips.atthlarAtion}fte Thc Trustees declare that they have approved the Trustees, report above. The Trustees recognise their responsibility for the preparation of a¢¢ounts for each financial year to give a true and far view of Ihe Charity's incoming resources and applicalion of resources during the year and of its state ol affairs at the end of the year, and for maintaining proper accounting records which dis¢105e with reasonabl¢ accuracy at any timo tho financial position of the Charity. The trustees have opted to prepare reccipls and payments accounts as the church is a non-company charity with income less than £250,000.00 The Trustecs also recogniso thoir rosponsibility in safeguarding the assots ol the Charity and for taking reasonable steps for the prcvention and detection ol fraud and other irregularities. To that end, the Trustces cortify that the t)ooks, vouchers and infonnation produced to enablo tho indopondent examination of the accounts to be conducted contain a full and correct record of the financial transactions and activities to the best of knowledge and beliof. Signed on behalf of the Charity's Trustees: Ben Holmes - Pastor Gary Brooker- Elder Jonathan Tosh - Elder Stephon Foxwell - Deacon . sLcplrtook . Deacon 5 TèvGfrJ Andy White - Deacon