## **Bangor Vineyard Church (A company limited by guarantee, not having a share capital) TRUSTEES' ANNUAL REPORT** for the financial year ended 31 August 2025 The trustees present their Trustees' Annual Report, combining the Directors' Report and Trustees' Report, and the unaudited financial statements for the financial year ended 31 August 2025. The financial statements are prepared in accordance with the Companies Act 2006, FRS 102 "The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland" and Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their financial statements in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102). The Trustees' Report contains the information required to be provided in the Trustees' Annual Report under the Statement of Recommended Practice (SORP) guidelines. The trustees of the charity are also charity trustees for the purpose of charity law and under the charity's constitution are known as members of the board of trustees. In this report the trustees of Bangor Vineyard Church present a summary of its purpose, governance, activities, achievements and finances for the financial year ended 31 August 2025. The charity is a registered charity and hence the report and results are presented in a form which complies with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 and, although not obliged to comply with the Statement of Recommended Practice applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland FRS 102, the organisation has implemented its recommendations where relevant in these financial statements. ## **Mission, Objectives and Strategy** ## **Objectives and Activities** Our vision is to be a church who passionately follow Jesus and lead our community into relationship with Him. We believe we are called to encourage, equip and release people into their full potential and divine destiny. We are committed to serving our community through being practical, generous and compassionate. ## **Objectives:** To advance the Christian faith. To provide Christian teaching and education including the promotion of healthy relationships, mental health and healthy financial stewardship. To provide pastoral care for members across a range of issues that affect wider society. To support the re-generation of our local community by actively encouraging our members to participate in activities that bring hope and renewal. ## **Activities:** ## Weekly Worship & Youth Engagement • Sunday Morning Services: Held weekly with vibrant worship, biblical teaching, and opportunities for prayer and reflection. • Kids & Youth Programme: Age-appropriate teaching and activities run concurrently with Sunday services, nurturing faith in younger generations and equipping them to grow in their relationship with God. ## Small Groups & Discipleship • Home-Based Small Groups: Meet regularly for pastoral care, prayer, and discipleship. These groups provide a safe space for deeper relationships, spiritual formation, and mutual support. ## Serving our Community • Ongoing Compassion Initiatives: Including partnerships with local foodbanks, practical support for families in need, and seasonal initiatives such as our Christmas Giveaway, which provides gifts and essentials to a local youth residential centre. ## Community Engagement & Events • Men’s and Women’s Events: Regularly hosted gatherings that are open to all, designed to foster connection, encourage faith, and welcome newcomers. • Invitational Focus: Events are intentionally designed to be accessible and welcoming to those exploring faith or seeking community. • Family Weekend: A dedicated weekend for the whole church family to gather for celebration, worship, activities and connection. **1** **Bangor Vineyard Church (A company limited by guarantee, not having a share capital)** ## **TRUSTEES' ANNUAL REPORT** for the financial year ended 31 August 2025 Life Milestones & Celebrations • Baptisms, Weddings, and Dedications: We offer pastoral support and celebration for key life moments, affirming people’s faith journey and family commitments within the church community. ## Leadership Development • Leadership Essentials Programme: A two-year journey designed to equip individuals at any stage of leadership - whether in the church, workplace, or wider community. The programme combines theological grounding, practical skills, and personal growth. • One-to-One Support: We invest in leaders through mentoring, spiritual direction, coaching, and counselling, recognising that leadership is both a calling and a journey best walked with others. ## **Structure, Governance and Management** ## **Structure** ## **Governing Document** Bangor Vineyard Church is a company limited by guarantee. It is governed by its Memorandum and Articles of Association and the liability of each member is limited to an amount not exceeding £1. ## **Financial Review** The results for the financial year are set out on page 8 and additional notes are provided showing income and expenditure in greater detail. ## **Financial Results** At the end of the financial year the charity has assets of £33,314 (2024 - £19,446) and liabilities of £1,445 (2024 - £1,374). The net assets of the charity have increased by £13,797. ## **Reserves Position and Policy** The company's policy is to achieve a level of free reserves which matches the needs of the company both at the current time and in the foreseeable future. Free reserves are those unrestricted reserves which are available for general use. ## **Trustees** The trustees who served throughout the financial year, except as noted, were as follows: Benjamin David Cupples Alan Roye Carson Gunther Wolfgang Storbeck Louise Skelton Peter Kerr (Appointed 21 February 2025) In accordance with the Constitution, the trustees retire by rotation and, being eligible, offer themselves for re-election. ## **Compliance with Sector-Wide Legislation and Standards** The charity engages pro-actively with legislation, standards and codes which are developed for the sector. Bangor Vineyard Church subscribes to and is compliant with the following: - The Companies Act 2006 - The Charities SORP (FRS 102) ## **Public Benefit** In setting our objectives and planning our activities for the year, the trustees have given careful consideration to the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland's statutory guidance on public benefit to ensure that the activities have helped[achieve the charity purpose and provide a benefit to the beneficiaries. ] ## **Approved by the Board of Trustees on 17 December 2025 and signed on its behalf by:** **________________________________ Benjamin David Cupples[Trustee ]** **2** ## **Bangor Vineyard Church** ## **(A company limited by guarantee, not having a share capital) STATEMENT OF TRUSTEES' RESPONSIBILITIES** for the financial year ended 31 August 2025 ## **General responsibilities** The trustees, who are also directors of Bangor Vineyard Church for the purposes of company law, are responsible for preparing the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and regulations. Company law requires the trustees as the directors to prepare financial statements for each financial year. Under that law the trustees have elected to prepare the financial statements in accordance with United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice (United Kingdom Accounting Standards and applicable law) including FRS102 "The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland". Under company law the trustees must not approve the financial statements unless they are satisfied that they give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charity and of the net income or expenditure of the charity for that period. In preparing these financial statements, the trustees are required to: - select suitable accounting policies and apply them consistently; - make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent; - state whether the financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the relevant financial reporting framework, identify those standards, and note the effect and the reasons for any material departure from those standards; and - prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the charity will continue in operation. The trustees confirm that they have complied with the above requirements in preparing the financial statements. The trustees are responsible for keeping adequate accounting records that are sufficient to show and explain the charity's transactions and disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charity and enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Companies Act 2006. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charity and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud[and other irregularities. ] ## **Trustees' declaration on unaudited financial statements** In relation to the financial statements comprising the Statement of Financial Activities (incorporating an Income and Expenditure Account), the Balance Sheet and the related notes: The trustees approve these financial statements and confirm that they are responsible for them, including selecting the appropriate accounting policies, applying them consistently and making, on a reasonable and prudent basis, the judgements underlying them. They have been prepared on the going concern basis on the grounds that the charity will continue in operation. The trustees confirm that they have made available to McCleary & Company Ltd, Chartered Accountants and Registered Auditors, all the charity's accounting records and provided all the information, books and documents necessary for the compilation of the financial statements. The trustees confirm that to the best of their knowledge and belief, the accounting records reflect all the transactions of the charity for the financial year ended 31 August 2025. **Approved by the Board of Trustees on 17 December 2025 and signed on its behalf by:** **________________________________ Benjamin David Cupples[Trustee ]** **3**