CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES Trustees, Annual Report for the period From 15t April 2023 Period start date To 31 March 2024 Period end date Charity name: Newsong Community Church Charity registration number: 701018 Objectives and Activities Summary of the purFoses of the charity as sel out In ils goveming document Summary of the main activities in relation lo those purposes for the public benefil. in particular, the activities. projects or services Identified in the accounts. Slalement confiming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit Pwa117 The advancemeni of the Christian Faith and the Worship of God in the County of Worcestershire and elsewhere. To hold religious service5, organise social events, and have a network of small groups and activities- all aimed at reaching out to the community so that. ultimately, people will find God and grow in their Christian faith. Para 1 17w%J Par3 1 18 As Trustees, we are aware of the guidance issued by the Chafity Commission on public benefit. We follow the guidance knowing we must only take part In charitable purposes which must be for the public benefit, as we reach out to the community in the advancement of God's Kingdom. Additional information (optional You ma choose to indude furthef slalemenls where relevant about". SORP rele The Charity does not have a policy for 8rant- making and does not engage in any grant making actrvities. Parn138 Policy on grant making The Charity does not have social investment policies and does not hold investments. Our church finances are held within a UK bank that has a focus on social conscience. The bank onlv uses customers deposits to lend to organisations that make a positive difference to communities across the UK. We value our Volunteers greatly and their contribution is significant to our Charity's ability to undertake a range of actNlties. Without the support of 50+ volunteers we would not be able to achieve our purpose of P*a 1.38 Policy on soaal investment including program related investment P•a136 Contribution made by volunteer5
religious services and support to our community. NIA Other Achievements and Performance SORP relwtrK• Provision of regular services, social events. community involvement activilies, short-term mission projects, and community support initiative5. Summary of the main achievements of the chanty, Identifying the difference the chanty s work has made lo the circumstanS of Its beneficianes and any wider benefits to society as a whole. Para 1.20 Our primary focus as a religious setting is to provide wellbeing and faith-based support to active church members. Secondly, as an anchor organisation for our local community who use our building as è key hub, a safe place and facility that they can access and use. Additional information (optional) You may choose lo include further slalemenls where relevant at)oul". Our main objective for our church is for'more people to know Jesus. and for us to know Jesus more,. Achievements against objectives set Para 1 41 We recently successfully applied for a | communities grant for £IO,(XKI. We Spent the monies on refurbishing the toilets, kitchen oven and new boiler to make the community space more accessible to all. Perfomiance of fundraising activities against objectives set P¥a 1.41 Newsong does not hold any current investments. Inveslmenl perfonnance against objectives Paro 1.41 Other i By refurbishin8 the toilets in the church hall. we hope lo attract income toward5 our room hire and maintain a strong income stream for future accounting periods.
Financial Review OReview of the charity's financial position al the end of the period Part121 Ai Ihe end of March 24, we made a significant financial loss that was paid for from reserves. This is mainly because of refurbishment empendilure falling into the financial year and it being recognised expenditure in line with the SORP. The granls income was shown in the previous financial year. We do not aclively plan to have reserves- however. monies may accrue in one year for future Spend in another. e.g. large events, mission or refurbishmenl. Circa £80,1 The Trusiees have decided that holding reserve5 15 necessary and we currently have just over 12 months. worth of running costs in our deposit account. I We do not have fund5 or subsidiary undertakings that are materially in deficit. There are no uncertaintie5 about the charitvs ability to continue as a going concern. Slalemenl explaining the policy for holding reserves slating why they are held P¥a122 Amount of reserves held Reasons for holding zero reserves Para 1 22 Pwa172 Details of fund malenally in deficit Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going COnM P•a124 Para 123 Additional infomialion (optional) You fflay choose to Include further statements where relevant about-. The principal source of funding is by donalions from the congregation and SUPF)Orters. The chanty's principal sources of funds (including any fundraising) Para 147 The charity does not hold material financial investments or have an investment policy for this. Investment policy and objectives including any social investment policy adopted Para 1 46 The principal risks facing the charity are the current economic climate and cost of living crisis. As all of our income comes from donalions from our slJPPOrters, it is important for u5 to recognise that levels of income could decrease due to economic factors which could be a risk for the charity. A description of the pnncipal sks facing the chanly Para 1 46 Other
Structure, Governance and Management Description of charity s trusts. Type of governing document Pwa125 Declaration of Trust I l Nov 1988- amended 01 Sept 1993 Constituled by Trust How Is the charity constituted? -rF-.71ed ?cialion CIO Trustee selection methods including details of any con51ilutional provisions e.g. eleclion lo post or name of any person or body enlitled lo appoint one or more Iruslees Pwa125 P>d125 By agreemenl of the Leaders of the Church Additional infomiation (optional} You ma choose lo include further slalements where relevant about.. Trustees are introduced to the organisation bv both other Trustee5 and Elders to ensure they are aware of all policie5 and procedures relating to the governance of the charity. Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees PJa151 Decisions around governance are taken by the charit5 trustees and all operational decisions are delegated to Staff. The Charity does not have subsidiary undertakings. We are not part of a wider network or affiliated with an umbrella group. The chanty's organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works Para 1.51 Although the charity does not have subsidiary undertakings. we do work alongside a number l of faith driven groups with which it Co-operate5 in the pursuit of its charitable objectives to dvance the Christian Faith in Bromsgrove. Relationship with any related parties Par3 1 51 The arrangements for setting the pay and remuneration of the charity's key management personnel are agreed by the Trustee5. We have a scale range which ha5 been benchmarked against other similar Salary posts. Olher Reference and Administrative details Chari name Newson Other name the chari use5 1 NIA islered chari number Community Church
Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity Trustee name Offic• lif any) Oates a¢tod if not for whole ear Name of person lor body) entitle¢ toa olnt trnstee if an Edward Stott Chairman Llders Timothy Wright Kerry Poole Trustee Elders Trustee Elders Martha Simwanza Trustee Elders Adeniyi Adetoki Gavin Last Trustee Elder5 Trustee Elders 10 12 13 14 15 16 18 19 20 Co_rporate trustees - names of the directors at Ihe date the Director nam• ortwasa roved Name of trustees holding lille to property belonging to the chanty Trust•• nam• Oates acted If not for Whole •ar
Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others Description of the assels held In Ihis capacily Name and objects ol the charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian chanly's objects Details of arrangements for safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity s own assets Additional infom)alion (optional) Names and addresses of advisers (Optional infonnation) Type of Name Address adviser Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information) Exemptions from disclosure Reason for non-d15closure of ke rsonnel details Other optional information
Declarations The trustees declare that Ihey have approved the trustees. report above. Signed on behalf of the charity's trustees Signaturels) Full namels) V. Position (eg Secretary. Chair, etcl , Date ALtr*
CHARITY COMMISSION Fuk ENGLAND AMO WALES 701018 Recei ts and ments accounts CC16a For ¢he period from 01.Apr-23 31-Mar-24 To Section A Receipts and payments Unrestricted funds Restricted lunds Endowment funds Total funds Lasi to th• rw•r•t £ to th• rw•r•st É to lh• n•4r•if io lh• nor••t £ A1 Recei Ik>naiions OpeTriing Acliwbqs Invtrsirrni Irwn• 07.275 9.024 1.sgj J7.27S 9.024 1.593 Sub total (Gross Jncome for AR) set an see table 97.2 97.892 Investment sa ota Total receipts 97.89 97.892 A3Pa ents Grant5 sai Chaniable Suprt Costs AttministraLh* 3.183 73.723 31.964 1.270 3.183 73.723 31.964 1.27 Sub total 110.148 110,148 A4 Asset and In¥Tstm•nt Sub total Total payments 110,148 Net ofrec•iPt(paVrnenfsJ A5 Transfers b•twe•n funds A6 C•>h funds last yèar end Cash lunds this year end 12.256 9.710 .304 77,758 12.256 9.710 9,710 77,758 CCXX R1 zcojjnts ISSI 20108r2024
Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the perSod Unrestrict•d lunds to n••tAI R05tricted funds to n•ar•AI £ Endowm•nt lund% tts n••r••t £ 81 Cash funds TT.658 100 rot41 cash lunds 77.758 Unrestrict•d funds lo n•ar•t E Restricted lunds Endowmtnt fundg lo £ Deialls 82 Oiher monetary assets Fund iowthlch aM•t b•1 Curi•nt tAIu• ijonar Details Fund to wNth Curr•nt valu• tsonal Detalls 84 Assets retalned lor the charitys own uso Fund to whlch r•latV4 Amount duD ionJl V•7*n du• tional O•talls 85 Uabllltl•s Dale of rov81 ol ItrKry trustoos Sgnaturo Print Name I I YMrtILTrIfy CCXX R2 acoyJrd• ISSI
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 Newsong Community Church On accounts for the year ended 31 March 2024 Charity no (if any) 701018 Set out on pages Respective The charity's trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in responsibilities of accordance with the Charities Act 2011 ('the Act"). trustees and examiner The charity's trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year under section 144 of the Act and that an independent examination is needed. he charity's gross income exceeded £250,000 and l am qualified to undertake the examination by being a qualified member of [named body]]. Delete [ ] if not applicable. It is my responsibility to: examine the accounts under section 145 of the Charities Act, to follow the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission (under section 145(5)(b) of the Act, and to state whether particular matters have come to my attention. Basis of independent My examination was carried out in accordance with general Direclions given examiner's statement by the Charity Commission. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the Gharity and a Comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts, and seeking explanations from the trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit, and consequently no opinion is given as to whether the accounts present a 'true and fair, view and the report is Ilmited to those matters set out in the statement below. IER May 2018
Independent In connection with my examination, no material matters hav8 come to my examiner's Statement attention (other than that disclosed below ') which gives me cause to believe that in, any material respect,: the accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Act. or the accounts did not accord with the accounting records,. or the accounts did not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the form and content of accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement that the accounts give a 'true and fair, view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination. I hav8 no concerns and have Gorne across no oth8r matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. Please delete the words in the brackets if they do not apply. Signed: Date: 18 /o¥11 Name: Relevant professional qualification(s) or body (if any): IIcrn•q Address: Sectioii B Di&ic105Lire Only complete if the examiner needs to highlight matters of concern (see CC32, Independent examination of charity accounts: directions and guidance for examiners>. IER May 2018
Give hero detalls of any items that the examiner wishes to discloso. IER May 2018