Charity number 1098646 Th8 Independent Bible Baptist Church of Bury Accounts forlhg year ended 31 Mah 2024
The Independent Bible Baptlst Church of Bury Contents Pagè TNslees report Accountants, cerhficate Balance sheet Income and expenditure account
Th• Ind•pond&nt Bible Baptist Church of Bury Trustees Report Th8 Trustees present their Teport and accounts for the year ended 31 March 2024. The Trustees have adopted the provisk)ns of the Statement of Recommended Practi (SORPI Accounting and Reporting by Charities.. Stru¢tureJ governance and managemenL The Charity was registered under the Charities Act on 18 Juty 2003 and given the number 1098646. The Charity's governing document is the constitution adopted 29 June 2013 as amended 19 October 2003 The Trustees of the Chur¢h are Ihe pastor and dean5 appointed by the Church members at an Annual General Meeting. Their appointmenl is for life unless they voluntarily withdraw or are removed from the office by the Church. The pastor and the deacons meet on a formal basi5 throughout the year as they deem neSSary to fiAlfiI their obligations as trustees and to ensure the smooth running of the Church and the ChaTIty. ObjeGtives and aGtivities The Charity aims to advance the Christian faith by teaching, preaching and propagating the doctrines, principles and beliets and leaching of God and our Lord Jesus Christ in accordance with the bible. Achlevemonts and performanco Bury Bible Baptist Church has remained falthfvl to its Articles of Faith. Church services are held every Sunday moming with a Sunday Sch1 being available. Thursday evening prayer meeting and bible study continues and throughout the year various special service and activities are hekl. Overseas missionaries have Conb'nued to be supported both financially and with prayer. Trustees The Trustees who served during the year were.. Deacon Robert Cappelli Deacon Jonathan Nuttall Pastor Simon Watts Financial review The charity holds cash at bank of £86,132 all of which are ur¢restricted funds. Exemption The Charity is exempl from the audit requirements under The Charities ACL Robert Cappelli Trustee Pag• 1
The Independent Bible Baptist Church of Bury Independent report to the Trustees of the The Independent Bible Baptist Church of Bury We report on the accounts of the Trust for the year ended 31 March 2024 which are Set out On pages 3 to 4. Respe¢tiv• responsibilities to trustees and examlner The Charity's Trustees are responsible for the preparation of the È¢counts. The Charity's Trustees consider that an audit is not required for Ihis year under the Charities Act and that an independent examination is needed. It is our reponsibility to.. examine the accounts under the Charities Act., - to follow the procedures laid down in the general Directions given by the Charity Commission under the Charities Act,. and to stsle whether partular matters have come to our attention. Basis of independent examlneffs report Our examination was carried out in accordance with the gener81 Directions glven by the Charity Commission. An examination included a review of the accounting r9cords kept by the charity and comparison of the accounts presented with those records.11 also includes ¢onsid8ration of any unusual items or dis¢losures in the accounts, and seeking explanations from you as trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit and consequentty no opinion is given as to whether the accounts pres&nt a 'lrue and fair view, and the report is limiled to those matters set out in the statement below. Independent statement In ccnnection with our examination, no matter has come to our attention-. 1} which give5 us reasonable cause to believ8 that in any material repect the requirements.. lo keep awounling records in accordance with the Charities Act., and lo prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and Comply with the accounting requirements of the Charities Act.. have not been mel. or 2110 which, in our opinion, allenlfv)n should be drawn in order to enable a proper understandlng of the a¢counls to be aChed. Rtax 32 Brentford Avenue Bolton BL16EW Page 2
The Independent Blble Baptlst Chureh ol Bury Balance sheet as at 31 March 2024 2024 2023 Currgnt assets Bank deposits Debtors 86,132 1,692 81,375 Net current assots 87,824 81,375 Total assets less current Ilabllltles 87.824 81,375 Financed by: Ac¢umulated fund Brought forward Surplu$llDeflcit) for the year 81,375 6,449 87,824 68,645 12,730 81.375 Robert Cappelll Trustee Jonathan Nuttall Trustee Simon Watt¥ Trustee Date: Page 3
The Independent Blble Baptist Church of Bury Income and expenditurg account for the year ended 31 March 2024 2024 2023 Voluntary Income Offerings Love offerings Gift aid repayments Misc income 43.766 39,316 30 11.893 1,805 53,044 6.300 50,066 Investment Income Bank interest 345 50,411 53,107 Deduct: Resources Expended Salaries and administration costs Premises costs Love offerings Ministries Annual payments and subscriptions Transfer to missionaries Subsistence Guest speakers 32,604 6,714 135 157 442 3,120 570 220 30,501 5.697 590 125 429 2,430 455 150 43,962 6,449 40,377 12,730 Net in¢omglllos$l Page 4