Annual report of the Trustees of
Fatherless Barn Evangelical Church,
Hedgefield Grove, Halesowen, West Midlands. B63 2HJ
Year Ending 31 December 2024
Governin
Docllment
The Church is governed by the Trust Deed and its Basis of Faith and Constitution. It is registered with the
Charity Commission under registration number 518320.
The Trustees who served during the year were:
Mr Christopher M Adams
Mr Alan Cutler (Died 21 October 2024)
Mr Wesley R Erpen
Mr AIan J Harborne (Chainnan)
Mr Richard J Mansell
Mr Paul D Vanden Branden
Mr Robert J Warner (Treasurer and Secretary)
Trustees are appointed after receiving unanimous approval by the other trustees.
Bankers
HSBC UK Bank plc
31 Church Street
Kiddenninster
Worcestershire DYI 0 2AY
Independent Examiner
Mrs G Morton
I l Abbey Crescent
Halesowen B63 2HP
The aims of the Charity are to provide a meeting place for its members and others who are interested in the
Christian faith. We seek to reach out to those in the communily with the Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ. A
summary of the &hievements in these activities is set out below. The Tn￿teeS are satisfied that these achievements
clearly demonstrate that the Charity has tlroughout the year fi￿filled its Ksponsibility to meet the requirement of
providing a Public Benefit and has thereby complied wth its duty to have due regattl to the guidance published by the
Charity Commission.
The Church is led by Elders and supported by Deacons who are elected by the Church membership in
accordance with the constitution. The Church does not employ anyone, all roles are done by volunteers.
There have not been any related paty transactions during the year.
The policy of the Trustees is to ty and keep at least £1,5(K) in cash for the General Fund, as reserves for
contingencies. In planning for th¢ future we will also need to increase funds for possible building alterations
and the employment of a Church Community Outreach Worker or Pastor. During the year this has been
maintained and funds retained for the possibility of making improvements to the Church building.
The Church does not have any specific investment powers.
The tnjstees have considcred the major risks to which the charity is exposed. These are making sure that there

are sufficient leaders to look after the Church when others are absent or if any should leave. The Elders and
Deacons make any needs known at a Church members meeting and norninations are invited. There is also a
need to make sure that the various activitics arc adequately staffed by appropriate volunteers, again requests
are made to the Church as the need arises. The Trustees are satisfied that any risks have been mitigated.
Review of Activities and Future Plans
Once again, we can give tbanks to God for bringing us through another year and for all that He has done
in us and through us on Fatherless Barn estate.
It was very sad to say goodbye to dear Matthew Vangool, one of our members, who went to be with the Loid
on 19 January. The church was full for his Thanksgiving Service, and as would be expected. it was a very
emotional time. Matthew was loved by all, and he had impacted many people with his clear and constant faith
as he faced so many challenges.
It has been encouraging to have one or two other people off the estate attend the church on a Sunday morning
fairly regularly. We have also had a family with four children who used to attend FB return for our morning
Services. If everyone who sometimes attends church came on the same day, we would easily have over eighty
people.
In January we had a Christian comedian. Andy Kind, come and do a Saturday evening 'outreach' event. It was
very well attended, and Andy's presentation was well received. It was encouraging to have three people attend
who come to the Little Sunbeams on a Wednesday morning.
During the year a young adults meeting started which met on a Friday evening. They have had up to a dozen
attend and they have enjoyed the Bible studies, chilling out together, and the regular pl7￿1
The 'Encounter Service,, on a Friday evening. has continued throughout the year, and has been appreciated by
all those who attend. The numbers have been consistently around forty. The 'Music Group, have done an
excellent job in leading the worship for this event as they have at every other Service in the church. Some
Sundays there are ten people in the 'Group' and they meet most Monday evenings to prepare for the Sunday.
Our weekend away at the Quinta was well attended. It was great having Andrew and Ruth Garvey Williarns
join us from Ireland to be our speakers.
We ran a Christianity Explored Course for six weeks. Some weeks they had a dozen people attend which was
encouraging. It was a thrill to baptise four young people in September and the church was full. Others who
attended the baptism course were considering being baptised.
Following a Members mccting and further discussions in our Elders and Deacons mccting, it was decided that
at the moment we wouldn't move ahead with applying for membership of the FIEC. This might change in the
future, but we agreed at present to consider becoming a member of the Evangelical Alliance.
Many people who visited the church during the year commented on how fresh the building now looked after
the new carpets had been laid, new curtains hung, and the stage removed.
Most of the ministry has once again been delivered by members of our Leadership Team and we have been
systematically been going through the Gospel of John. It bas also been helpful to have a number of visiting
speakers, bringing variety to our Services.
Our '60 Plus, club has continued once a month on a Monday. The team of volunteers do a great job, and they
have ov¢r twenty older folks attending, all enjoying their meal and time together.
The 'Knit & Natter, group on a Friday mornino has seen up to sixteen people attend and everyone enjoys the
opportunity of just spending time together. The Ladies Bible study group on a Friday has also continued.

Our children's and youth work has Continue￿ and we are thankful that so many people volunteer either in
teaching in Sunday School. helping with JAM Club. or nll)ning Ignit4 on one occasion sixtecn young people
went to BCM'S Fulfil event in Birmingham. At our JAM Club, the numbers have regularly been around the
fifteen mark. Everyon¢ enjoys it including the leaders who love the opportunity of teaching the children the
Word of God.
The 'Little Sunbeams,, our parent and toddler group. has continued to run on a Wednesday morning. Sorne
Wednesdays there have been up to twenty-five children and lots of positive conversations take place with th¢
parents. The Christmas Craft Day was the busiest ever with over 150 people passing through the church.
Some of the men of the church once again went to Snowdon for the weekend and as on other occasions had a
great time. Some climbed Snowdon and others enjoyed the local amenities, but the highlight was just being
together. It was great having some younger men attend. In the autumn, a men's breakfast took place with
around twenty-five men attending
Christmas was a busy time. The young people put on their Chrislmas presentations in the morning Service and
our Candlelit Carol Service saw the church more-or-less full, and it was great to have such a clear challenge
from our guest speaker.
Our House Groups have continued on a Tuesday evening with a Halesowen and a Stourbridge Group meeting.
Dudley MBC have used the Church for elections, including th¢ General Election. The Church building has
also been used a number of times by a local charity 'Freetirn¢' for meetings.
The Church House continues to be occupied by Wesley and Jackie Erpen on a rent free basis.
Church Buildin
All of the annual checks of the gas appliances. electrical appliances and fixed wiring have been done and are up
to date.
The new audio-visual system has made a big difference to our worship.
Outside, work is being done to the grounds at the back of the Church where a new fence is needed and it needs a
general 'tidy-up'. On the side, facing the road, the grdss is being levelled up to make it usabje in the summer
months and an area where wedding photos can be taken.
The kitchen is in need of attention and we are looking at updating OT relocating it to the rear hall.
Fillance
Accounts for the year ending 31 December 2024 have been independentIy examined. The accounts show a
very healthy position. We give thanks again to God for His provision and for all who give to the work of the
Church.
Principal Funding Source5
Donations and gifts are our main source of income and we are most appreciative of the continued support of
church members and others who give in various ways. We do not make appeals for funding to people outside
of Church membership other than through collections rnade at our Sunday morning family seivice. We do not
use professional fundraisers or commercial participators.
Future Plans
Further to our meeting with Paul Mallard about joining the FIEC, after a discussion with the Church
membership the leadership of the church agreed that w¢ would not join. It was agreed that we should consider
joining the Evangelical Alliance.
Searchlight Theatre Company have been asked to corne to us again for a Saturday evening outreach event.
Oth¢r outreach events such as the breakfasts, will continue.
We are expecting a number of people to be baptised.
We are stilI ke¢ping in rnind the need to keep praying that the Lord will guide us regarding whether we employ
a part-time worker or a full-time Pastor.

Signed on behalf of the charity's Trustees
On Illio/z
/FI1
Alan J Harborne
Chairnian

CHARITY COMMISSION
FOR ENGLAND AND WALES
Independent examiner's
report on the accounts
Section A
Independent Examiner's Report
Report to the trusteesl
members of
Fatherless Bam Evangelical Church
On accounts for the year
ended
Charity no
(if any)
31 December 2024
518320
Set out on pages
One to three
I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above
charity (￿he Trust.) for the year ended 3111212024
Responsibilities and As the charity trustees of the Trust, you are responsible for the preparation
basis of report of the accounts in accordan￿ with the requirements of the Charities Act
2011 {Ihe Acr).
I report in respect of my examination of the Trust's accounts carried out
under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carying out my examination, I
have followed the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission
under section 145(5)(b) of the Act.
I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have
come to my attention in connection with the examination which gives me
cause to believe that in, any material ￿spect.
accounting records were not kept in accordance wtth section 130 of
the Act or
the accounts do not accord with the accounting records
Independent
examiner's statement
I have no cOn￿mS and have come across no other matters in connection
with the examination to which attention should be drawn in order to enable a
proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
Signed:
Ol
Date:
22 September 2025
Name:
Gillian Morton
Relevant professional
qualification(s) or body
(if any):
Address:
11 Abbey CreS￿nt
Halesowen
West Midlands B63 2HP
Section B
Disclosure
Only complete if the examiner needs to highlight matters of concern (see CC32,
Independent examination of charity accounts: directions and guidance for
examiners).
IER
October 2018

FATHERLESS BARN EVANGELICAL CHURCH
Hedgefield Grove. Hales¢)wEn
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 310ECEMBER 2024
INCOME
Unrestricted
Funds
Rostrlcted
Funds
Totsl Funds
2024
Total
2023
Donation5 and Legacies
33.400
7,591
40,991
28,576
Charitable Aolivrf(ies
1.145
1,145
Other Incomo
895
895
Investments
526
526
650
TOTAL INCOME
34,821
8.736
43,557
29,226
EXPENDITURE
Cost of Raising Funds
Charitable Activities
43,513
10,192
53.705
62,696
TOTAL EXPENDITURE
43,513
10.192
53.705
62,696
NET INCOMEIEXPENDITURE
-8,692
-1.456
-10,148
-33,470
Fund Balance8 at Beglnnlng ol Year
26,510
1.496
28,006
61,476
FUND BALANCES AT END OF YEAR
17.818
40
17,858
28,006
Regi8teTrd Charity No 518320

FATHERLESS BARN EVANGELICAL CHURCH
He(hJefield Grove. Halesowen
INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT I JANUARY- 31 DECEMBER 2024
2024
9,339.50
20.421.07
18.32
3,581.25
589.65
640.75
40.00
120.00
1145.00
895.01
526_10
6,240.00
43.556.65
28,005.92
71,562.57
2023
8,369.19
12,648.00
4.93
3.441.25
2,915.03
297.61
INCOME
Offerings & Donations
Gift Donations
Offertory Box
HMRC Tax Refund
Gifts for Maintenance Fund
Gifts for Missionary Fund
Gifts to Missionary Fund for R Gidney Support
Gifts for PA Fund
60+ Lunch Club
Other Income
Intsrest Received
Quinta 2024
Total Income
Opening Balan
580.00
649.68
320.00
29,225.69
61,475.91
90,701.60
EXPENDITU
2,963.58
1.456.24
186.76
1,125.00
620.00
3.400.00
2,760.00
44,024.31
Gas
Electricity
Water Rat8s- Church
Insurance- Church
Speakers Expenses and Gifts
Gifts to Missionaries
Gifts to Birmingham City Mission
Building Repairs. ma￿tena￿a arKI Improvements
Group
Youth Expenses
Thirty one eight (Fomierfy CCPAS)
Training
Outreach Expenses
CCLI - Copyright Licen
Quints 2024
Olher Miscellaneous Expenditure
Bank Charges
Legal Expenses
Insuran￿ - Church House
Water Rates - Church House
Church House Repairs and Maintenance
Church House Councbl Tax
Total Expenditure
Balance Carried Fop*ard
1,789.15
806.15
193,34
1,140.00
810.00
3,300.00
3,720.00
24,007.63
1,971.93
384.80
145.00
176.15
901.91
877.37
7,933.50
1,079.03
76.50
600.00
455.38
1,322.43
300.00
1,714.18
53,704.45
17.858.12
71,5e2.57
540.73
145.00
252.00
1,063.41
820.70
200.00
611.71
71.20
427.78
396.19
1631.07
62,695.68
28,005.92
90,701.60
Representsd By:
Current Account
Savings Account
Cash in Hand
512.06
17,285.28
60.78
17,858.12
1.507.55
25,725.47
772.90
28,005.92
In additlon to the Cash balan￿S held above the charty owns Ihe freehold Church buildlngs and the
Church house in the unrestricted fund.
Liabilitle8
There were no liats41ities outstanding at the year end.
Registe￿0 Chwity No 518320

FATHERLESS BARN EVANGELICAL CHURCH
HedgeT￿Id Grove. Halesowen
Restrlcted Funds
Missiona
Fund
Malntenance
Fund
Quinla
2024
120
6240
-6360
60+
Grou
PA Fund
580
120
-700
Total
1,496
8,736
-10.192
40
Balances as at 31 December 2023
Income for the year
Expenditure for the year
Balances as at 31 December 2024
590
1145
-1941
-601
40
-590
Unrestrlcted Funds
Balance as at 31 December 2023
Net movement in year
Balance as at 31 December 2024
26,510
4,692
17.818
Total Fund
Reslficled Funds
Unrestrlcted Funds
40
17.818
17.858
Regstered CharityNo 518320