Registered Charity no 1106128 St. Andrew's Baptist Church, Shepperton Trustees Report and Financial Statement for the year ended: 31" December 2024
INDEX Legal and Administrative Information Page 2-3 Report of the Trustees Page 4-6 Statement of Trustees, Responsibilities Page 6-7 Indices Appendix 1 Independent Examiner's Report Page 8 Appendix 2 Statement of Financial Activities Page 9 Appendix 3 Balance Sheet Page 10 Appendix 4 Notes to Financial Statements Page 11-16
St. Andrew's Baptist Church, Shepperton Report of the Trustees for the year ended 31st December 2024 Legal and Administrative Information The Registercd Charity nuTbJer is 1106128. The principal address is: St. Andrew's Baptist Church, Shepperton Upper HaIlifol Road Shepperton Middlesex, TW17 8SE Trustees For the year ending 31 st December 2024, the Trustees of St. Andrews Baptist Church Shepperton, who served during the year and to its end were: Sandra Gibbons Marilyn Harris Margaret Harvey (Chair> Robert Noble Heather Scott Penny Sitton Gary Slatter Patricia Street Those who stepped down during the year were: David Evans Raymond Pitt Christopher Prater Pastor Rev Tom Hoyles Youth Workers None were employed during the year Treasurer Andrew Beck Raymond Williams (retired in March) (began in March) Bankers National Westminster Bank 67 High Street Staines Middlesex TW18 1JW Solicitors Lcwis & Dick 443 Kingston Road Ewell Surrey i(r19 ODG
St. Andrews Baptist Church, Shepperton Report of the Trustees for the year ended 31st December 2024 Independent Examiner Dr nlnolopherA J Harbach 7 Hereford Close Staines-upon-Thames Middlesex, TW18 2SA Constitutlon and Internal Control The Church is govemed by its Twst Dccd (dated 4th April 1973) and is a registcrod kn--'t with the number 1106128. The Trust Deed provided for a minimum of six Trustees. Objects of the Charity St. Andrew's Baptist Church Shepperton exists to glorfy God and ser¥e Jesus, God's Son, within the communities of Upper Halliford and Shepperton and in furtherance of the above objective the Trustees shall enable the Church.. To redth oui tu all people iri the LOiTIITIUflily SU tlldi every Incin, womlaii ana Gniia Cdn have the opportunity to hear, understand and receive the gospel of salvation. To provide sound Biblical teaching and to equip God's people to deepen their faith and share it with others. To provide and maintain suitable buildings and equipment to further the objectives of the Church. Organisational Structure The Trust is govemed by a board of Trustees appolnted by the Church in a General Meeting. The Church employs a combination of full and part-time staff as required. Every member of the Church, whetheT employed or not, is expected to be involved in reaching out and helping the community. Church members give their time freely helping others, by praying for, and visiting the sick and those in need, by being involved in teaching young people, by testifying to God's love and by public worship. Much of the work is done privately without recognition and the hours and value of that time cannot be quantified. The financial resources of the Church, to a very large exlent, are given by the members of the Church Public Benefit The Twstees are aware of their duty, set out in Section 4 of the Charities Act 2006, to have due regard to the public benefit guidance published by the Charity Commission. Therefore, the Trustees always ensure that the Trust's activities are in line with its objectives, which are set out under the heading of "Organisational Structure" above, whilst specific activities of Public Benefit undertaken during 2023 are set out in the following paragraph. Revlew of progress and achlevernent in 2024 This has been a steady year, a year of consolidation in a number of areas, and growth in one area in particular The Eldership team is working well, and in the latter part of 2024 and indeed going into 2025 more of our time is being given over to prayer, though this is still a work in progress, however there are enuragIng signs. The Leadership team is functioning combining Trustees and Deacons, though sensitive to God whether this present aangement is to continue, or whether we at some time in the future revert back to a separate Diaconate and Trustee body The outreach into our local commu4ity hao been particularly Ancouraging this year. We now on a monthly basis witness in both Shepperton and Upper Halliford and we have had some great conversations in both locations. Our bi-monthly service to Charlton Grange Care Home has proved popular to the point on some Sundays in 2024 some of the residents and staff came over to join with us for our Sunday moming seriice. We noticed in 2024 an increase of attenda[1 at our Sunday moming service from our neighbours in Upper Hallrford, and we give Cod the glory for this. Our Children's ministry continued both on a Sunday moming and a Tuesday. We were and still are conscious that there is room for more children both on a Sunday and a Tuesday, and
St. Andrew's Baptist Church, Shepperton Report of the Trustees for the year ended 3 1st December 2024 too, for 2-3 more people from the church to step into roles wthin this vital ministry. We C.OD.tiD.ue look to nJod for the increase. and His wi<dom upon us for the right way foard. Coupled with this we continue to look and pray to God for more musicians to join the excellent team we have already on a Sunday moming Our Home groups have continued in 2024, the addition has been a mid-week Bible study group which has proved to be popular by the 10 or so people who regularly attend the group We have been blessed in 2024 to install a new screen in the Sanctuary. and this has enhand the visual aspect of our wcrehi ,.f:G?n•ly. Th= d_ mp spots ip. th.e Old cb.urc have been treated and we keep an eye on the brickwork to see how successful the treatment has been So in dosing to review 2024, 8 year of consolidation, but with a real impetus of Christian influence to our immediate neighbours in Upper Halliford - Praise God Future plans going into 2025 Further engagement with our local community to have an expectation of people corq:ng to faith, being baptised, and developing into fully devoted followers of Jesus. With this in mind we have in place now a new believers course, a baptism course, and sometime in 2025 we will organise a "Alpha. course or a 'Christianity Explored" course, for those in our community interested in leaming more about the Christian faith. Also, in 2025 to develop a discipleship course To spe an inciease in numbers attending our Home Groups, Bible study groups and prayer meetings, for 2025 particularly our prayer meetings Continuing to seek God for an expansion of our children's ministry both within the church and in local schools. Continuing to seek God for His provision to send MO helpers and to be open to the idea, and be led by God to maybe employ a partlfull time children's worker To have in place throughout the year a number of social activities where fellowship within the church can be enhanced. This is planned through afternoon cream teas, concerts, and film aftemoons, which in the past have proved to be very popular Continue to be observant to the needs of the building and address issues when they arise, partiCLilaFly the Old Church In dosing recognising God is on the move in our area and for us at all times to follow Him, His leading, His prompting, His resourcing, and always for His glory- Amen Management and Governance Arrangeme-..ts The Tnjst Deed (dated 4th April 1973) provides for a minimum of six Trustees. During 2024 the Trustees met fomially on nine occasions. When the need arises, new Trustees are appointed by a two thirds majority of Church members present at a Church meeting. To be eligible to become a Trustee, a person must be a member of the Church, must have been baptised by total immersion as a believer. and must have dedared their belief in the Church's Doctrine of Faith. A new Trustee receives copies of the Trust Deed. the previous yearfs annual report and accounts and a copy of the Charity Commission leaflet 'The Essential Trustee: What you need to know" Trustees. Responslbllltles Charity law requires the Trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial year which are a true and fair view of the state of the affairs of the charity and of the surplus or deficit of the charity for that period. In preparing those financial statements, the Trustees have.. Selected suitable accounting poliaes and then applied them consistently. Made judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent. Stated whether applicable accounting standards have been followed, subject to any material departures disdosed and explained in the financÉal statements. Prepared the financial statements on the going conrn basis.
St. Andrew's Baptist Church, Shepperton Report of the Trustees for the year ended 31st December 2024 The Twstees have overall responsibility for ensuring that the charity has appropriate systemo of control, financial anrl govpmance. They are also responsible for keeping proper accounting records which disdose 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 SORP and the Charities Act 1993. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charity, and hence taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other iegUlaritieS and to provide reasonable assurance that: The charity io operating efficiently and effectively. Its assets are safeguarded against unauthorised use or disposition. Proper records are maintained, and the financial infonnation used within the charity or for publication, is reliable. The charity complies with relevant laws and regulations. The systems of intemal control are designed to provide reasonable, but not absolute, assuran against material misstatement or loss. Financial Review, Investment and Reserve Pollcy There are no restrictions on the charity's power to invest funds. The Trustees seek to keep working capital at a level sufficient to meet 6-9 months expenses as they fall due. As of the 31 st December 2024, the total cash at the bank and on deposit was £106,345 The Twstee's believe that these reserves are appropriate for the on-going work of the Church. Fundlng The money received by the Trust comes from Church Members and those who attend Worship Services. Donatlons The Trustecs, aftcr considcring rccommendations from the Dcacons of the Church, make donations to organisations and others involved in Christian work, relief of poverty and the furtherance of education. Details of such donations made in 2024 with comparative figures for 2023 are set out in the attached account Key Management Personnel Remuneratlon Each ycar thc Board of Trustccs reviews the rcmuncration paid to the Church Pasior. It is the intention to offer a salary that falls under the guidelines of the Baptist Union when setting the salary of the minister. Risk Analysis Health and Safety Risk Assessments have been carried out to comply with the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1992 and the Fire Precautions (Workplace) Regulations 1997. The Workplace Risk Assessment covers the Church and grounds known as St. Andrews Baptist Church, Shepperton. This assessment lists hazards. those at risk, controls in place and actions required. Items needing further work are listed and work is ongoing. The written document has been made available to staff and will be reviewed on a regular basis. The Fire Risk assessment covers the Church and grounds known as St Andrews Baptist Church, Shepperton. This document lists the hazards, people at risk and existing precautions. A standard fire risk factor scoring system is used and the overall risk factor is considered low. This risk assessment will be reviewed on a regular basis or as changes to buildings or use dictate.
St. Andrew's Baptist Church, Shepperton Report of the Trustees for the year ended 31st December 2024 The Trustees have not identified any risks in the charity's systems of administration and control, but continue to keep it under review on a regular basis. Appendix 1 Independent Examinerfs Report Appendix 2 Statement of Finanaal Activities Appendix 3 Balance Sheet Appendix 4 Notes to FinancÉal Statements Approval of the report and Financial Ststements The Report and Financial Statements were approved by the Trustee's before presentation to the Annual General Meeting of the Church. Signed on behalf of the Trustees by Margaret Harvey, Date Ir..71L........ March 2025
Independent Examlner's report to the Trustsos of St Andrev¥s Baptist Church, Shepperton report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of St AndreS Baptist Church. Shepperton (the Trust) for the year ended 31 Dernber 2024. as set out on pages 9 to 16. Responsibilities and basis of rgport As the charity trustees of the Trust you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance wrth the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 ('the Act,). You. as the tharity's Trustees. consider that an audit is not reauired for this year under Section 144(2) of the Act, and that an independent examination is needed. I report in respect of my examination of the Trust'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. Basis of indapandant examinaS statement My examination was carried out in accordance with the General Directions given by the Charity Commission. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also indudes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts and seeking explanations from you as Trustees concern ing any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit, and consequently no opinion is given as to whether the accounts present a 'Yrue and fair vievl, and the report is limited to those matters set out in the statement below. Independent examine5 Statement I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to rny attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect: accounting records vRre not kept in respect of the Tst as required by section 130 of the Act,. or the accounts do not accord with those records. or the accounts do not comply wilh Ihe applicable requirements conceming the form and content of accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement that the accounts give 8 'true and fair vieMI lch Is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination. I have no cOnmS and have come across no other matters in connection wrth Ihe examination to ich attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reathed. Signed: Date Dr Christopher AJ Harbach 7 HprF>fnrrl n.Ino<b Staines-upon-Thames Middlesex TW18 2SA
st. Andremls Baptist Church. Shepperton Stutement of r-inanciul ALtibiL'cs For the year ended 31st December 2024 Notes General Restricted 2024 2023 INCOMING RESOURCES Offerings.. Non Gift Aid Gitt Aid Restricted Fund Receipts Non Gift Aid Restricted Fund Receipts Gift Aid 14,008 51.547 14,008 51,547 18,969 65,045 1,102 1,904 1,045 65,555 14,299 3,547 66,600 14,299 3,547 84,446 87,020 1 16,392 2,229 105,641 Tax Redaimed Bank Interest Received TOTAL INCOMING RESOURCES 1,045 RESOURCES EXPENDED Donations 12 8,302 8,302 10,300 Restricted Fund Payments Outreach and Children's Work Management and administration TOTAL RESOURCES EXPENDED 13 873 873 3,073 503 55,938 64,743 503 55,938 1,518 51,397 873 NET INCOMING RESOURCES Balanccs 1st Januar&J ryO?4 18,658 172 18,830 975,975 9?6,6? Total funds at 31st December 2024 991,745 994,805 975,975 All of the activlties to which thls statement relates are continuing. The above statement contalns all gains and losses for the year. The notes on pages 11 to 16 form part of these accounts.
St. Andrews Baptist Church. Shepperton Balance Sheet as at 31" L)ecember ?0?4 Note 2024 2023 FIXED ASSETS Buildings Upper Room Project Manse 301,644 48,845 522,457 872,946 301,644 48,845 522,457 872,946 CURRENT ASSETS Bank Balanc=s Debtors 106,345 16,549 122,894 88,121 16,380 104.501 CURRENT LIABILITIES Creditors 1,035 1.472 NET CURRENT ASSETS 121,859 103,029 TOTAL NET ASSETS 994,805 975,975 Represented by General Fund Restricted Funds 991,745 3,060 973,087 2,888 994805 975,975 Approved by the Trustees onifrDI March 2025 Signed on thelr behalf by MARGARET HARV.EY SIGNATURE io
st. Andrews Baptist Church, Shepperton lotes to the Accoup.ts For the year ended 315t December 2024 Accounting Policies a) Basis of Preperation Tliese accuullts hae been prepared under tlie historfjcaj cost conventioii and on the accrual's basis and in accordance wth the Statement of Recommended Practice "Accounting and Reporting by Charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102)" issued on 161h July 2014, and the Charities Act 2011. The trust constitutes a public benefit entity a5 defined by FRS 102 and the Trustees consider there are no materiaj uncertainties about the trust's ability to continue as a going concern. Note 14 promdes further information on the matter of Going Concern. b) Income Recognition Gifts, offerings and interest are brought into the accounts en money is physically received or creditied to one of the Trust's bank accounts. Income from tax reclaimed in respect of Gift Aided donations is brought into the accounts at the saiiie tiiiie as tlie gift to whicl) it relates. c) Expenditure Recognition Expenditure is recognised and brought into the accounts when the trust incurs an obligation to settle a liability for goods or sermces provided by a third party. d) Depreciation The cost of any equipment acquired for use in the Church's ministry is written off as incurred. The Church Buildings are not depreciated as it 15 the Trustee's Policy to maintain them to such a standard that their estimated residual value is not le5S thali "Llieii- book. vallie. e) Statement of Cash Flows The Trustees have taken advantage of the exemption prowsion for charities with an income under £500,000 per annum and have not produced such a statemenL li
St. Andrew's Baptist Church. Shepperton I 'oleb to tlie ALLOUlIts For the year ended 31st December 2024 fj Donated Goods, Facilities and Services As the Trust received none of the above during the year, the Trustees have not needed to include any such item> iri iliese aLiouiIts. In tlie event of tliein beiiig received in future years, the Trustees will exercise their best endeavors to include them at their estimated market value. g) Cash and Bank Balances These 'e induded iii tlie Balance Sheet at the Bal]CeS sliowti by the Baiik. Statements after adjusting for unpresented item5 where appropriate. h) Donations Made The Trustees. operate a policy of making donations to other Christian organisations woi'k'iiio eitlier iii tlie UK 01 abi'oad to a¥SiSt tlieiii iii reailiiiiu out to others with the Gospel of Salvation. These donations are based on a percentage of the Trust's income for the year at the time the donations are authorised. Assets and Liabilities The Trusfs only assets and Liabilities are shown on the Balance Sheet. There are no knOTr material matters not disdosed in the Statement of Financial Actimties. 3. Church Buildings- At Cost 2024 ?0?3 other Buildings- 1973 Extension - 1990s Addition completed 1997 Upper Room completed 2008 Manse- Purchased 2023 12,000 26,801 262,843 48,845 522,457 872,946 12,000 26,801 262,843 48,845 522,457 872,946 12 As set Dut in accouniing policy Id. the freehold properties have not been depreciated. The Trustee's regard
st. Andrews Baptist Church, Shepperton I 'Oies io iiie ALLOUIIts For the year ended 31st December 2024 the building as integral to the objects of the Trust, as set out in the second sectron of their report. The Trustees hold the view that the market value of these properties is well in excess of the cost at which they al'e sliowii oli tlie Bdaiice Slieet. Debtors 2024 2023 Utilities Overclaim histoical debtors 2023 Gift Aid (General) Gift Aid (Restricted) 1.320 2,081 12,887 261 15,800 580 5. Outreach and Children's Work Children's Work (materials & equipment) Outreach 63 440 1,103 415 6. Management and Administration 2024 2023 Utilities and Maintenance Insurance and Legal Fees Pastors Salary (gTOSS) Employers NIC Pastors Accommodationl Community Tax Manse Repairs + Insurance Pastors Expenses Stationary, Literature Postage etc Subscriptsons & Licences Equipment Sundries (Indudes safeguarding +Msiting pr( Prayer ministr5, 16,006 1,654 26,791 2,367 2,552 1,666 875 380 2,678 504 365 7,542 1,603 25,521 2,316 2,662 7,334 726 42 2,725 iio 647 169 55,938 51,397 13
st. Andrews Baptist Church, Shepperton Notes to the Accounts For the year ended 31st December 2024 7. Staff Details During the year the Church employed a full time, Pastor. The details of his salary and other costs are shown In Note 6 above. 8. Creditors 2024 2023 PAYE and NIC Utilities Church Maintenance Totals 1,035 1,034 248 190 1,472 1,035 9. 8ank Balances 2024 2023 Natwest Account Deposit Account 10,845 95,500 20,168 67,953 106,345 88,121 10. Related Party Transattlons. No Trustee nor anyone connected to them received any money during the year from the Trust for goods or setvices provided to it apart from two exceptions. Following a gas safetyi check. excessive carbon monoxide readings meant that two gas heaters in the main church could not be used. The new diaconate voted to ask Gary Slatter to purchase all necssary heaters and fittlngs wlth his own money which they then reimbursed120112124 £ 1216 and 23112124 £3127.20) Payments were also made to Gary Slatter Also Bob Noble paid on SA8C's behalf (22101124 £ 148.79 and 29110124 £ 249.98 both maintenance ) (22 & 24 04124 £ 98.40 & £ 216.00 hi VÉS jacket & defibulator (Machinc* padsl 11. Governance Costs No costs were min¢urred in holding Trustee'5 meetings during the year, nor is any fee payable for the independent examinAr. 14 There have been no activities with the sole aim of raising funds.
st. Andrews Baptist Church, Shepperton Notes to the Accounts For the year ended 31st December 2024 12. Mission Gifts (Llonationsj It is the Church's policy to donate a perntage of its income to other Christian organisations. The donations made In 2024 and 2023 were'.- 2024 2023 Barnabus Fund Bible Society BMS Canaan Ministries Christian Friends of Israel FACT LBA (Home Mission) MAF Open Doors (Brother Andrew) Tearfund SAT7 AM-CCSM Canaan Ministries (Books For Schools) Compassion (Child Sponsor) Alan Morton Fund Harvest Canaan Minlstrles re books for HMP 500 500 500 960 500 840 500 500 500 500 500 1300 800 800 960 800 840 800 800 800 800 800 800 400 1602 13. Restrlrted Funds The movements on these funds during 2024 were as follows'.- Opening 2024 Balance @ 01101124 203 346 Receipts Payments Transter out Opening Balance @ 31112124 203 346 Romania Bibles M Redwood Legacy Harvest Festivaj Giving Alan Morton Memorial Fund Ukraine and Romania Appeal Tiddlers (compassion child sponsorship) 325 50 -325 -248 198 1802 339 1802 709 670 -300 2888 1,045 15
st. Andrews Baptist Church, Shepperton Notes to the Accounts For the year ended 31st December 2024 The comparative figures for 2023 were'.- Opening 2023 Balance @ 01101123 Receipts Payment5 Transfer out Opening Balance @ 31112123 Romania Bibles M Redwood Legacy HaNest Festival Giving Alan Morton Memorial Fund Ukraine and Romania Appeal Tiddlers (compassion Child sponsorship) 203 346 203 346 356 198 2,393 639 -356 198 1802 339 1826 -2,417 -300 2,375 3,586 14. Golng Concern The Trustee's note the Church had net incoming resources on General Funds on its ordlnary actlvities for the year of £ 17,321. At the Balance Sheet, it had current assets of £ 118,509. This represents in excess of 12 months expenditure based on the level for 2024. Accordingly, the Trustee's believe the Church will have sufficient funds for it to meet Ilabllltles as they fall due during the twelve months following the approval of these accounts and therafore it Is correct forthem to be prepared on the going concern basis. 16