Charity registration number: 1060678
Alconbury Independent Baptist Church
Annual Report and Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 March 2022
Alconbury Independent Baptist Church
Contents (continued)
| Reference and Administrative Details | 1 |
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| Trustees' Report | 2 |
| Statement of Trustees' Responsibilities | 3 |
| Independent Examiner's Report | 4 |
| Statement of Financial Activities | 5 |
| Balance Sheet | 6 |
| Notes to the Financial Statements | 7 to 8 |
Alconbury Independent Baptist Church
Reference and Administrative Details
Trustees Charles Luwaya Rev Gearoid Stephen Marley Charity Registration Number 1060678 Principal Office 37 Ermine Street Little Stukeley Huntingdon Cambridgeshire PE28 4BE Independent Examiner Chase Accountancy Limited 4 Station Court Girton Road Cannock Staffs WS11 0EJ
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Alconbury Independent Baptist Church
Trustees' Report
The trustees present the annual report together with the financial statements of the charity for the year ended 31 March 2022.
Trustees
Charles Luwaya
Rev Gearoid Stephen Marley
Objectives and activities
Objects and aims
The object of Alconbury Independent Baptist Church is:
(a) the advancement of the Christian faith in accordance with the doctrines the church
(b) the support of missions at home and abroad
The Charity was formed by a declaration of trust dated 5th November 1996.
In pursuit of these objects the trustees expend the charity's resourses on:
(a) Engaging ministers, speakers and paying their expenses. (Ministry).
(b) Paying for the organisation and hosting of events and projects that provide an opportunity for people to find Jesus. (Mission).
(c) Maintaining and hiring premises that provide a meeting place for members and visitors. (Upkeep of church premises)
(d) Necessary administration incurred in the running of the church. (Administration).
Going concern
The Church operates an unrestricted general fund which serves the objects as described above.
In addition and in line with Biblical principles and in agreement with the wishes of the church memebership the trustees grant at least 10% of the Church's income in each year to bodies with similar objectives. The bodies and individuals selected by the trustees are chosen mainly from needs known to the membership of the Church. (Donations to other causes).
Structure, governance and management
Recruitment and appointment of trustees
Trustees are normally elected, by the church members, at the Annual General Meeting (AGM).
Financial instruments
Objectives and policies
The leadership team has conducted its own review of its major risks to which the charity is exposed and systems have been established to mitigate those risks.
The annual report was approved by the trustees of the charity on 13 January 2023 and signed on its behalf by:
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Alconbury Independent Baptist Church
Statement of Trustees' Responsibilities
The trustees are responsible for preparing the trustees' report and the financial statements in accordance with the United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice) and applicable law and regulations.
The law applicable to charities requires the trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial year which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charity and of the incoming resources and application of resources of the charity for that period. In preparing these financial statements, the trustees are required to:
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select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently;
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observe the methods and principles in the Charities SORP;
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make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent;
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state whether applicable accounting standards have been followed, subject to any material departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements; and
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prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the charity will continue in business.
The trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records that 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 Charities Act 2011, the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008, and the provisions of the constitution. The trustees 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.
The trustees are responsible for the maintenance and integrity of the corporate and financial information included on the charitable company's website. Legislation governing the preparation and dissemination of financial statements may differ from legislation in other jurisdictions.
Approved by the trustees of the charity on 13 January 2023 and signed on its behalf by:
......................................... Charles Luwaya Trustee & Treasurer
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Alconbury Independent Baptist Church
Independent Examiner's Report to the trustees of Alconbury Independent Baptist Church
I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of Alconbury Independent Baptist Church for the year ended 31 March 2022.
Responsibilities and basis of report
As the charity trustees of Alconbury Independent Baptist Church you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 (‘the Act’).
I report in respect of my examination of the Alconbury Independent Baptist Church's accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act.
Independent examiner’s statement
I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect:
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accounting records were not kept in respect of Alconbury Independent Baptist Church as required by section 130 of the Act; or
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the accounts do not accord with those records; or
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the accounts do not comply with the accounting 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 have no concerns and have come across no other 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.
...................................... Rebecca Scott-Clegg AATQB
4 Station Court Girton Road Cannock Staffs WS11 0EJ
13 January 2023
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Alconbury Independent Baptist Church
Statement of Financial Activities for the Year Ended 31 March 2022
| Income and Endowments from: Donations and legacies Expenditure on: Charitable activities Total Expenditure Net movement in funds Reconciliation of funds Total funds carried forward Note Income and Endowments from: Donations and legacies Investment income 2 Total Income Expenditure on: Charitable activities Total Expenditure Net movement in funds Reconciliation of funds Total funds carried forward |
Note Unrestricted £ 52,864 - 52,864 37,858 37,858 15,006 15,006 |
Unrestricted £ 39,163 46,818 46,818 (7,655) (7,655) Other £ - 12 12 - - 12 12 |
Total 2022 £ 39,163 46,818 |
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| 46,818 | |||
| (7,655) | |||
| (7,655) | |||
| Total 2021 £ 52,864 12 |
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| 52,876 | |||
| 37,858 | |||
| 37,858 | |||
| 15,018 | |||
| 15,018 |
All of the charity's activities derive from continuing operations during the above two periods. The funds breakdown for 2021 is shown in note .
The notes on pages 7 to 8 form an integral part of these financial statements. Page 5
Alconbury Independent Baptist Church
(Registration number: 1060678) Balance Sheet as at 31 March 2022
| Note Current assets Cash at bank and in hand 5 Funds of the charity: Unrestricted income funds Unrestricted Other reserves Total unrestricted Other funds Total funds |
2022 £ 42,683 - 50,338 (50,338) - 50,338 |
2021 £ 50,338 |
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| (13) 35,319 |
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| (35,306) 12 |
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| 35,318 |
The financial statements on pages 5 to 8 were approved by the trustees, and authorised for issue on 13 January 2023 and signed on their behalf by:
The notes on pages 7 to 8 form an integral part of these financial statements. Page 6
Alconbury Independent Baptist Church
Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 March 2022
1 Income from donations and legacies
| Donations and legacies; Donations from individuals Donations from community groups Regular giving and capital donations Total for 2022 Total for 2021 2 Investment income Total for 2022 Total for 2021 3 Expenditure on charitable activities Ministry Mission Upkeep of church premises Administration Donations to the causes Total for 2022 Total for 2021 |
Unrestricted funds Designated £ General £ 905 2,785 - 34,808 - 665 905 38,258 100 52,764 Other funds £ - 12 Unrestricted funds Note General £ 17,129 8,376 20,448 745 120 46,818 37,858 |
Total funds £ 3,690 34,808 665 |
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| 39,163 | ||
| 52,864 | ||
| Total funds £ - |
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| 12 | ||
| Total funds £ 17,129 8,376 20,448 745 120 |
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| 46,818 | ||
| 37,858 |
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Alconbury Independent Baptist Church
Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 March 2022 (continued)
Total expenditure £
4 Taxation
The charity is a registered charity and is therefore exempt from taxation.
5 Cash and cash equivalents
| 5 Cash and cash equivalents |
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| Cash at bank 6 Analysis of net assets between funds Current assets Current assets 7 Analysis of net funds Cash at bank and in hand Net debt Cash at bank and in hand Net debt |
2022 £ 42,683 Unrestricted funds General £ 42,683 Unrestricted funds General £ 50,338 At 1 April 2021 £ 50,338 50,338 At 1 April 2020 £ 35,318 35,318 |
2021 £ 50,338 |
| Total funds at 31 March 2022 £ 42,683 |
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| Total funds at 31 March 2021 £ 50,338 |
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| At 31 March 2022 £ 50,338 50,338 At 31 March 2021 £ 35,318 35,318 |
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Alconbury Independent Baptist Church
Statement of Financial Activities by fund for the Year Ended 31 March 2022
| Income and Endowments from: Donations and legacies Total income Expenditure on: Charitable activities Total expenditure Net (expenditure)/income Reconciliation of funds Total funds carried forward |
Total Unrestricted Funds 2022 £ 39,163 39,163 (46,818) (46,818) (7,655) (7,655) |
Total Unrestricted Funds 2021 £ 52,864 |
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| 52,864 | ||
| (37,858) | ||
| (37,858) | ||
| 15,006 | ||
| 15,006 |
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Alconbury Independent Baptist Church
Statement of Financial Activities by fund for the Year Ended 31 March 2022 (continued)
| Income and Endowments from: Investment income Total income Expenditure on: Net income Reconciliation of funds Total funds carried forward |
Total Other Funds 2022 £ - - - - |
Total Other Funds 2021 £ 12 |
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| 12 | ||
| 12 | ||
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Alconbury Independent Baptist Church
Detailed Statement of Financial Activities for the Year Ended 31 March 2022
| Income and Endowments from: Donations and legacies (analysed below) Investment income (analysed below) Total income Expenditure on: Charitable activities (analysed below) Total expenditure Net (expenditure)/income Reconciliation of funds Total funds carried forward |
Total 2022 £ 39,163 - 39,163 (46,818) (46,818) (7,655) (7,655) |
Total 2021 £ 52,864 12 |
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| 52,876 | ||
| (37,858) | ||
| (37,858) | ||
| 15,018 | ||
| 15,018 |
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Alconbury Independent Baptist Church
Detailed Statement of Financial Activities for the Year Ended 31 March 2022 (continued)
| Donations and legacies Missions General Offerings Gift Aid Designated offerings Designated Missions Investment income Interest received Charitable activities Ministers salary Pension Contributions Speakers & pastoral services Childrens Ministry Training Speakers & pastoral services General Rates Water rates Light & Heat Repairs & Renewals Telephone & Internet Website costs Post & Stationery Subscriptions and licences Benevolent Fund Grant Caretaking and cleaning Fellowship Catering General travel Publicity/ Advertising Accountancy Insurance New Equipment HMRC PAYE |
Total 2022 £ 665 34,808 - 2,785 905 39,163 - - (13,126) (2,145) (902) (178) (1,313) (5,096) (1,929) (432) (5,688) (10,559) (730) (185) (272) (161) (120) - (278) - (163) (745) (1,643) (197) (956) (46,818) |
Total 2021 £ 927 40,566 7,451 3,820 100 |
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| 52,864 | ||
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| 12 | ||
| (13,280) (2,144) (961) (244) (531) - (1,872) (435) (5,031) (6,901) (1,032) (181) (150) (377) (325) (29) (150) (32) (22) (822) (1,751) (946) (642) |
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| (37,858) |
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