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Status
Received: on time
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Income
£56.5K
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Spending
£73.1K
Public benefits
Access to weekly services and other gatherings of worship and prayer for members and non-members promotes family stability and well-being, as well as increased ability to contribute positively to society. Members and non-members are given access to support and guidance which promote an understanding of Christian beliefs as set out in the Church's
Articles of Faith, enabling those members to better serve their local community. The Church promotes religious activity, health, well-being, the spiritual life, education, the relief of poverty, training and equipping, working with youth and the elderly, supporting the homeless, and engagement with other local and national charities. The Church promotes the development of relationships with other churches in the local area, as well as nationally and overseas, which are mutually beneficial in advancing our aims. The direct benefit of participation in Church life includes mental and emotional health and well-being, contributing to a positive moral and social impact on the community. Benefit is demonstrated through observation of improved behaviour, public testimony and monitoring of pastoral care. The indirect benefits which flow from this purpose include the moral improvement in society as a whole, which religion is considered to encourage, as well as practical social help to the needy. We do not anticipate that any harm will flow from any of the above. The beneficiaries are the general public. The only private benefit is to the pastor and associate pastor, both of whom receive a salary, however this is incidental and necessary to carry out our purpose.
... [more] [less]What your organisation does
Organises weekly services and other gatherings for members and non-members, to present the teachings of the Bible and to provide opportunities for Christian response, including but not limited to prayer and worship. The meetings are free of charge and open to all. Meetings are held every week on Sunday mornings and most Sunday evenings. There are
also midweek meetings providing gatherings to carry out the stated activities of the Church. Additionally the Church organises gatherings for specific disadvantaged groups. The Church currently employs one full-time pastor and one part-time associate pastor to promote and co-ordinate this work along with a committee of volunteers made up from Church members. The Church provides teaching and training opportunities for members, using the resources of the staff employed by the Church and also external courses and events. The Church assists the work of individual Christians and Christian organisations, insofar as that work, whether in this country or abroad, accords with the Church's aims. The Church makes donations as agreed periodically by the members of the Church. The purpose of these donations includes the promotion of religious activities, relief of poverty, training and equipping, work with youth and the elderly, homeless and other local and national charities. The Church currently provides parenting classes for local parents of infants, as well as facilities for children and young people from the local community. It also provides a weekly gathering for pensioners.
... [more] [less]The charity’s classifications
- The advancement of religion
Who the charity helps
- General public
How the charity works
- Religious activities
