## **– Nailsea Baptist Church Annual Report 2020** 2020 was a very unusual year for everyone and Nailsea Baptist Church was no exception. The main reason for this was, of course, Covid-19. At the start of the year all the activities of the church were continuing very much as before. Our mother and toddler group (Time Out @ Ten) was running on two mornings a week and was very popular. It was led by our part-time Children’s and Families Worker. At the other end of the age range, under the title Chatterbox, there was a lunch once a month, a coffee morning twice a month, a bible study and discussion once a month (called Explorers), and a monthly film club. For children and young people we ran Sunday School classes with the name LiveWires. On a Friday evening a club called Fusion for year’s 3 to 6 ran during term-time. Also our Youth Worker led a team running a club called FAST for years 7 to 13. Once a month, on a Saturday, we showed a family film in our Church Centre. Our Sunday services were organised by our Pastor, and were held in Kingshill School in the morning and the Church Centre in the evening. In the week people met regularly in house groups (called Growth Groups) to study the bible. Most of these were in the evening but one group called Focus was for women and met fortnightly during the day. Our Pastor also headed up a pastoral care team to provide support for anyone who needed it. We had a Coffee Shop in the Church Centre and this was open four mornings a week. On Thursday mornings this was accompanied by a drop-in for people with mental health problems and those suffering from loneliness. This was called Renew Wellbeing and gave people the opportunity to talk, do some craft and play some games. The final activity was what we call Messy Church and was a different type of service for families and those who find conventional church services difficult but want to explore spiritual issues. This was the situation for the first 2½ months of the year but then Covid hit. We held a Church Meeting normally on 17 March and then started to learn how to communicate via Zoom. Plans had to be abandoned or changed, including the postponement of a Youth Weekend away, the Baptist Missionary Society Action Team visit and a Church Weekend away planned for September. Services could no longer be held face to face and we discovered the joys of YouTube. There was no service on 22 March but on 29 March, with the use of recorded music, a service was recorded and put on YouTube. Leaders (Trustees) Meetings and Church Members’ Meetings were held by Zoom. This included the Church AGM on Tuesday 14 July. Otherwise all gatherings were cancelled, including Growth Groups, Time Out, Chatterbox, Renew Nailsea, Fusion, FAST and Messy Church. In addition, the Coffee Shop was closed. By April we were able to stream live on YouTube a service put together under Government guidelines. This continued every Sunday in 2020 and for those unable to cope with the technology we were able to deliver a recording on DVD. Growth Groups, Renew, the weekly church Prayer Meeting and Messy Church soon restarted using Zoom. The Chatterbox team kept close contact with the 70+ older people through phone calls and, when allowed, home visits without going into houses. This included delivering a cream tea in August. Our Youth Worker similarly maintained contact with the young people. The Leadership Team (Trustees) remained the same throughout the year with the exception of Margaret Blakey who stepped down at the end of July. Martin Elford continued as Church Secretary and Graham Shrubsole as Church Treasurer. Revd Peter Burns continued as our Pastor and Heulwen Evans as our full-time Youth Worker. Claire Aston was our part-time Children’s and Families Worker. We also employed an administrator, Anne Stokes, a cleaner/caretaker, Brian Comerford, and an assistant treasurer, Dawn Perrett. 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S13rW b 16.839.161 4W).622.64 t40,957.71 339,664.93 4n783A8 480.622.54 11 2021 Page 1 31112r2020 3111212019 Rewesvrt￿ by Funds 446.1D7.48 27,676.OD 452.946.64 27.676.00 Total 473,78UB 480.62164 11 Janw2021 Page 2 ## **NAILSEA BAPTIST CHURCH** ## **CHURCH HOUSE** **79 SILVER STREET** **NAILSEA** **BS48 2DS** ## **CHARITY NUMBER: 1126312** ## **STATEMENT OF ACCOUNT** ## **AND** **INDEPENDENT EXAMINATION REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31[ST] DECEMBER 2020** **Luke Silver Accountancy & Taxation Services 1 Eastcote Road Tiffield Towcester Northamptonshire NN12 8AS** **Mobile: 07710 456376** **E-mail: luke-silver@puresilver.org.uk** ## **Independent Examiner’s Report on the Accounts** ## **Accruals Accounts** **Report to the trustees/members of Nailsea Baptist Church** ## **Registered Charity Number 1126312** ## **On the accounts for the year ended 31[st] December 2020** ## **Set out on the following pages** ## **Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner** The charity’s trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The charity¹s trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year under section 144(2) of the Charities Act 2011 (the 2011 Act) and that an independent examination is needed. It is my responsibility to: examine the accounts under section 145 of the 2011 Act; follow the procedures laid down in the General Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act; and state whether particular matters have come to my attention. ## **Basis of independent examiner’s report** My examination was carried out in accordance with the General Directions given by the Charity Commissioners. 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 includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures 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 consequently no opinion is given as to whether the accounts present a ‘true and fair view’ and the report is limited to those matters set out in the statement below. ## **Independent examiner’s statement** In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention: (1) which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the requirements - To keep accounting records in accordance with section 130 of the 2011 Act; and - To prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and to comply with the accounting requirements of the 2011 Act Have not been met; or (2) to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. ## **Signed L A Silver** ## **Date: 5 February 2021** Luke Silver, HNC Business & Finance Accountancy Practitioner Accountancy & Taxation Services 1 Eastcote Road, Tiffield, Towcester, Northamptonshire. NN12 8AS ## **Independent Examiners Report to the Trustees** ## **Introduction** Thank you for submitting the accounts for independent examination. They have been well maintained and the treasurer and others responsible are to be commended for their hard work. ## **Charity Law and Financial Regulations** The independent examination has been carried out in accordance with the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 1995 (Statutory Instruments No 2724) and the Accounting by Charities Statement of Recommended Practice (SORP). ## **Signing of Accounts** I shall be obliged if you will please forward a copy of the signature page for my records after the accounts have been signed by a representative appointed by the Trustees. **A spare copy is enclosed** . ## **Pension Scheme Liabilities** The Church is a participating employer the Baptist Pension Scheme (“the Scheme”), which is a separate legal entity administered by the Pension Trustee (Baptist Pension Trust Limited). The assets of the Scheme are held separately from those of the Employer and the other participating employers. A formal valuation of the DB Plan as at 31 December 2019 showed the estimated deficit was £18m. The deficit on 31 December 2016 was £93m. The Church and other participating employers in the DB Plan are collectively responsible for funding this deficit. The next actuarial valuation of the DP Plan is due to take place not later than as at 31 December 2022. Under the Schedule of Contributions, the church will make monthly payments in respect of the DB scheme deficit, currently £309.67, (annual amount £3,796.14). The Church has been advised that the estimated cost for the church to buyout their Pension Scheme liabilities at 30 November 2020 was £24,200. ## **Conclusion** There are no other matters I feel need to be brought to your attention. Please do not hesitate to contact me for further clarification or for further assistance. ## **Luke Silver** ## **Date: 5 February 2021** ## **NAILSEA BAPTIST CHURCH** ## **REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31[ST] DECEMBER 2020** ## **ACTIVITIES REVIEW** The financial results are set out in the enclosed accounts. The principal activity throughout the year under review was that of the advancement of the Christian faith and the extension of the Kingdom of God. ## **TRUSTEES** The trustees during the year were as follows: ## **Rev P Burns** Fir Tree Cottage, 74 High Street, Nailsea BS48 1AU ## **Mrs M Blakey (Resigned 31 August 2020)** 59 Nightingale Gardens, Nailsea. BS48 2BH ## **Mr A Smith** 13 Hillcrest Road, Nailsea BS48 2JB ## **Mr G Shrubsole** 18 Bucklands View, Nailsea BS48 4TZ ## **Dr M Elford** 21 Scotch Horn Way, Nailsea BS48 1TE ## **Mrs J Winter** 1 Sawyers Close, Wraxall, BS48 1LY ## **Mr C Telfer** 11 Porlock Gardens, Nailsea BS48 2QX ## **Mr J Howard** 14A Goss Lane, Nailsea BS48 2BD ## **Mr P Aston** 50 Turnbury Avenue, Nailsea BS48 2UU ## **Mr I Tallamy** 7 Church View, Wraxall BS48 1HF ## **STATEMENT** We certify that the books, vouchers and information produced to enable the independent examination of our accounts to be conducted contain a full and correct record of our financial transactions and activities to the best of our knowledge and belief. SIGNED ON BEHALF OF THE TRUSTEES Please print name: Date: ## **Independent Examiners Report to the Trustees** ## **1. Accounting Policies** - a) The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with applicable accounting standards and follow the recommendations in Statement of Recommended Practice Accounting by Charities (SORP) issued October 2000. - b) There has been no change to the valuation rules since last year. The accounts are presented in an accruals format. - c) No changes have been made to accounts for previous years. ## **2. Trustees** One of the Trustees Rev P Burns received remuneration from the Charity. No one received in excess of £50,000. ## **3. Expenditure** Independent Examiner’s fee for the year is £675. ## **4. Endowment and Restricted Funds** There were no restricted funds received during the financial year. ## **5. Investment Assets** The charity has £60,000 as an investment asset. This money is held with Virgin Money. ## **6. Paid Employees** The charity had two full time paid employees Peter Burns and Heulwen Evans. There were four part time employees, Claire Aston, Dawn Perrett, Brian Comerford and Anne Stokes. They were paid salaries to support the further development of the objects of the charity. ## **7. Charity Management and Administration** The work carried out by the treasurer is on a voluntary basis. The total administrative costs during the year were £12,169. ## **8. Fixed Assets – Land & Premises** The Centre is insured for a rebuild value of £1,411,486. ## **9. Fixed Assets – Contents of Premises** The equipment is insured for £96,753 which includes £5,000 for equipment held at Kingshill School. ## **10. Debtors & Prepayments** There were no Debtors or Prepayments during this financial year. ## **11. Creditors & Accruals** There were no Creditors or Accruals during this financial year.