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Status
Received: on time
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Income
£93.2K
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Spending
£65.4K
Public benefits
Access to weekly services and other gatherings of worship and prayer for members and non-members promote family stability and well being and increased ability to contribute positively to society. Access to support and guidance of its members that seek to promote an understanding of the Christian beliefs as set out in the Church’s Articles of
Faith, enables those members to be better able to serve the local community. The promotion of religious activity, health, well being, spiritual life, education, relief of poverty, training and equipping, work with youth and the elderly, homeless and other local and national charities. 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, emotional health and wellbeing 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 who receives 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 morning and sometimes Sunday evening. 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 employs a pastor to promote and coordinate 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 activity, relief of poverty, training and equipping, work with youth and the elderly, homeless and other local and national charities. Our members currently support a weekly gathering for those suffering dementia and their carers to provide social interaction and respite, they provide a mother and toddler group to provide a balanced education and development environment for those pre-school age, they provide facilities for various disadvantaged groups, and they provide facilities for youth.
... [more] [less]The charity’s classifications
- The advancement of religion
Who the charity helps
- General public
- Men
- Older people
- Parents
- Preschool (0-5 year olds)
- Unemployed/low income
- Women
- Youth (14-25 year olds)
How the charity works
- Religious activities
