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Status
Received: on time
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Income
£88.0K
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Spending
£91.5K
Public benefits
The Church meets the public benefit requirement by providing benefits to its members and the wider, general public by making known the Christian gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ through the advancement of the Christian faith. The direct benefits which flow from this purpose include: - • Eternal salvation and adoption into the family of God through
the gospel of Jesus Christ. • The spread of the Gospel of Jesus Christ, bringing reconciliation both between human beings and God and between human beings. • The gaining of an understanding in Christian beliefs as set out in the Bible and the Doctrinal Statement of the Church leading to spiritual and moral development and personal growth in the Christian Faith. • The provision of regular Christian education, helping people to understand, live out, defend and promote the Christian gospel of Jesus Christ. • Practical expressions of Christian beliefs and standards in the local community such as through the care of those in need, assistance and comfort to the sick, elderly and bereaved. • The development of individual abilities and gifts through the engagement of willing volunteers in practical and spiritual service. • The positive impact on society that comes from the living out of a Christian faith and worldview. The benefits arising from this purpose will be demonstrated through: • the number of those attending services, meetings and events and benefiting directly each week from Bible teaching and corporate worship; • the leaders and helpers mobilised each week through various programmes and the positive contributions of members within the wider community; and • the effective pastoral care supporting both families and individuals. This will be evidenced through regular evaluation and informal feedback from members and those attending our services, meetings and events, their families and the general public within the local community in which the Church operates. The Trustees do not anticipate that any harm will flow from any of its stated purposes. A Pastor is engaged by the church and receives a stipend for his role. We believe this is incidental as this position is necessary to enable the Church to provide the pastoral support required to fulfil the Church’s stated purposes. The engagement of the Pastor is vital to the running of the Church and the achievement of its purposes. Any decisions to be made in relation to the payment of a stipend to the Pastor must be made by the Trustees without the involvement of the Pastor. Specifically, the Pastor will declare a conflict of interest and leave the meeting of Trustees whilst such decisions are discussed. In addition, the other Trustees will review the role and performance of the Pastor regularly and on at least an annual basis. Payments made will be fully disclosed both in the annual accounts of the organisation and in the annual report to the Commission.
... [more] [less]What your organisation does
Holds regular services for public worship, prayer, Bible study, preaching and teaching for all age groups, and provides pastoral care to the members of the Church through visitation and prayer. Organises meetings and events that prmote its stated charitable purposes. Participates in the life of the local community. Supports other Christian
organisations, missionaries and charities through volunteering, financial gifts and prayer.
... [more] [less]The charity’s classifications
- The advancement of religion
Who the charity helps
- General public
How the charity works
- Religious activities
