## **ANNUAL REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2021**
## **WORTHING BAPTIST CHURCH**
## **REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER: 1130541**
Independent Examiners Ltd Uni 2 The Broadbridge Business Centre Delling Lane Bosham West Sussex PO18 8NF
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## **WORTHING BAPTIST CHURCH**
## **CONTENTS**
|Page 3|Legal and Administrative Information|
|---|---|
|Page 4|Independent Examiner's Report to the Trustees|
|Page 5 to 7|Trustees' Report|
|Page 8|Statement of Financial Activities|
|Page 9|Balance Sheet|
|Pages 10 to 19|Notes to the Financial Statements|
|Page 20|Statement of Cashflows|
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## **WORTHING BAPTIST CHURCH**
## **LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION**
**CHARITY REGISTRATION NUMBER** 1130541 **DATE OF REGISTRATION** 14th July 2009 **START OF FINANCIAL YEAR** 1st January 2021 **END OF FINANCIAL YEAR** 31st December 2021 **LEGAL STATUS** Registered Charity **CUSTODIAN TRUSTEE** The Baptist Union Corporation Limited **TRUSTEES WHO SERVED DURING** Revd M Parker Minister **THE YEAR TO 31ST DECEMBER 2021** Revd P Heath Assistant Minister Mrs F Ranger Church Secretary M Ramos Mrs K Parker Mr A Duffield Ms M Taruvinga Treasurer (appointed 12th April 2021) Mrs W Miles (appointed 12th April 2021) **TRUSTEES APPOINTED AFTER THE** None **BALANCE SHEET DATE** Trustees are elected by ballot of Church members, provided they receive 65% of those voting at the Church Meeting. **GOVERNING INSTRUMENT** Constitution Adopted on 3rd June 2009 **OBJECTS** The principal purpose of the Church is the advancement of the Christian Faith, according to the principles of the Baptist Denomination, including the advancement of education, community service and other general charitable purposes in the United Kingdom and the world. **CORRESPONDENCE ADDRESS** Worthing Baptist Church Christchurch Road Worthing BN11 1JH **PRIMARY BANKERS** NatWest Bank Limited 27 South Street Worthing West Sussex **INDEPENDENT EXAMINER** Independent Examiners Ltd Unit 2 The Broadbridge Business Centre Delling Lane Bosham West Sussex PO18 8NF
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## **INDEPENDENT EXAMINER’S REPORT ON THE ACCOUNTS**
I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the Worthing Baptist Church for the year ended 31st December 2021.
As the charity's trustees, you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 (“the Act”).
## **Responsibilities and basis of report**
I report in respect of my examination of the Charity'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 which gives me cause to believe that in, any material respect:
- the accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Charities Act; or
- the accounts did not accord with the accounting records; or
- the accounts did not comply with the applicable 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 other 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.
K Gomes MAAT
Independent Examiners Ltd Unit 2 The Broadbridge Business Centre Delling Lane Bosham West Sussex PO18 8NF
Date: ..................................................................... 27.10.22
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## **WORTHING BAPTIST CHURCH**
## **TRUSTEES REPORT**
## **FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2021**
## **Structure, Governance and Management**
The Charity is governed by an Approved Governing Document which states that the principal purpose of the charity is the advancement of the Christian faith according to the principles of the Baptist denomination to include the advancement of education, community service and such other general charitable purposes in such parts of the United Kingdom and the world as the Church shall determine.
The Baptist Union Corporation Limited is the custodian trustee for the land and buildings owned by the Church. The Church occupies premises which are held by the Baptist Union Corporation Ltd, on Trusts which are entirely compatible with the above object.
## **Objective & Activities**
The principal purpose of Worthing Baptist Church is the advancement of the Christian Faith, according to the principles of the Baptist denomination - to include the advancement of education, playing a role in the local community and carrying out charitable purposes in the UK and abroad. The church works through associations with the Baptist Union of Great Britain, the Baptist Missionary Society, The Bible Society and other similar Christian charitable organisations within the UK and world-wide.
In order to achieve the principal objective, the Trustees, having had due regard to the guidance (issued by the Charity Commission) on Public Benefit, organise a variety of activities, most of which run throughout the year. Central to the Christian work and witness of the church are the regular public Sunday Worship services at 10.30 a.m. The church is renowned for its friendly welcome to anyone who attends services or comes onto the premises for any other activities (as advertised outside the building and/or on the weekly news sheet and on the website, www.wbch.org.uk). There are other advertised activities which are open to any interested persons.
The church runs a series of mid-week ‘Life Groups’ for the growth of faith, fellowship, knowledge and discipleship - further details can be obtained from the Trustees on request or at Sunday services. Members facilitate weekly coffee mornings after Sunday service, open to the public, with the purpose of assisting the community and demonstrating the love of Jesus Christ. From time to time, the church hosts Alpha courses or groups for people who are new to the church, where any interested individual may attend to learn more about the Christian Faith.
The church provides facilities for, and conducts, Weddings, Dedications for parents of babies and young children, Adult Baptisms and Funerals and prepares people spiritually for these occasions.
The local community actively engages in special events such as BBQs, meals out, tea parties, family picnics, and film nights.
The church has an Equal Opportunities Policy and is committed to the love and inclusion of all people, affirming diversity in sexuality, gender identity, ethnicity, age, physical ability, learning disability, neurodiversity and mental health. Our inclusion statement is published on our website and weekly news sheet.
Fundraising for Christian Mission work in the UK and overseas is an important function, as is the support of Regional and National Baptist events, and national Christian events such as "Big Church Day Out". Church members have given food items and other requisites to the Turning Tides homeless charity throughout the year. Local and overseas Mission is supported regularly, and regular amounts are given to the Baptist Union for World Mission and Home (UK) Mission.
The church and its ministers are also a resource for other local churches exploring becoming LGBT+ affirming. The ministers meet with ministers and trustees of other churches to offer support. Relevant audio recordings, video discussions, and articles created by the ministers of Worthing Baptist Church are made available on the church website to promote inclusion and full participation of LGBT+ people in churches locally and around the world.
These resources also encourage LGBT+ people who have been mistreated in, or excluded from, churches historically.
The church employs a Senior Minister of Religion and an Assistant Minister. All other activities, operations and essential management, finance and administration for the church are planned, organised and carried out by volunteers who give freely of their time. Many of these volunteers are Church Members or Trustees, but we invite newcomers and regular attenders to volunteer in appropriate ways that don’t require DBS checks. Teamwork is important in all our teams, and we’re actively encouraging LGBT+ people to serve on teams.
The church complies with the regulations set out by the Baptist Union with regard to safeguarding of children and vulnerable adults, volunteer helpers being DBS-checked.
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## **WORTHING BAPTIST CHURCH**
## **TRUSTEES REPORT (Continued) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2021**
## **Achievements & Performance**
The church measures the success of its programmes and provision to some extent in numbers of people attending services and events and the revenue - but the Trustees feel that more important by far are the less quantifiable benefits such as:-
- Quality and effectiveness of teaching and preaching
- Spiritual, emotional and practical support given and received
- Christian growth and maturity of individuals
- Inclusiveness of all ages, abilities, nationalities and backgrounds
- Quality of fellowship and encouragement experienced
- Involvement of the wider community
- Influence, reputation and recognition of the church in the locality
- Effectiveness of monies contributed to relief and mission projects in the UK and overseas
- Satisfactory upkeep of all properties owned by the church
Church members and regular attenders with mental health issues and other everyday challenges have described the stability and consistency of church services as helpful. Often the church ministers are a first point of contact for people who need help. The ministers have been able to direct people towards their GP, or mental health professionals, counsellors, or Citizens Advice.
As mentioned, not only is the church actively seeking to include LGBT+ people in worship and activities, we also encourage LGBT+ people to volunteer in teams. This is significant, given that LGBT+ people are often barred from volunteering in many churches. We have also decided together as a church to register our building for same-sex marriage. We will apply for this early next year, and are the only church locally, to our knowledge, which is doing this. Many LGBT+ people in the community have been encouraged by the church’s affirming stance, especially those who have been mistreated in, or excluded from, churches historically.
## **Financial Review**
The trustees have considered the level of reserves they wish to retain appropriate to the charity's needs, the aim being to ensure that the charity will be able to continue to fulfil its charitable objectives.
At present we are in a long-term income shortfall due to the cost of supporting two ministers, seen as essential to the fulfilment of our current objectives. Nevertheless, the charity’s overall financial position remains healthy, with total funds of £1.8m carried forward.
While the above-mentioned income shortfall remains a matter of some concern, the Trustees remain committed to the ongoing review of financial strategy, controls and processes to ensure that they are adequate and fit for purpose. This will enable the charity to continue as a going concern, whilst recognising the need for vigilance.
The principle source of funds remains the regular giving from church members and others attending weekly services. In addition, the church receives monthly rental income from the remaining flat.
The sale of property to boost our reserves and fund the operating deficit for the foreseeable future has continued to be a major strategic activity in this area. Following the sale of the remaining two flats in one property, the church is now actively seeking to divest itself of the freehold in order to free up resources as well as generate further income.
The Covid-19 pandemic has continued to adversely affect our finances this year, resulting in a lower General fund income than in previous years. Whilst there are encouraging signs that this income is increasing, the church’s commitment to support two ministers will see us continue to operate in deficit for the foreseeable future.
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## **WORTHING BAPTIST CHURCH**
## **STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES**
## **FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2021**
|**Notes**
**INCOME FROM:**
Donations & Legacies
**3a**
Investments
**3b**
Other Trading Activities
**3c**
Charitable Activities
**3d**
Other
**3e**
**TOTAL INCOME**
**EXPENDITURE ON:**
Charitable Activities
**4a**
Raising Funds
**4b**
Governance Costs
**4c**
**TOTAL EXPENDITURE**
**NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE) BEFORE**
**INVESTMENTS GAINS/(LOSSES)**
Gain on disposal of fixed asset
**2a**
investments
Gain on revaluation of fixed asset
**2a**
investments
**NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE)**
Transfer Between Funds
**OTHER RECOGNISED GAINS/(LOSSES):**
Gain on revaluation of fixed assets
**2**
for the charity's own use
**NET MOVEMENT IN FUNDS**
**RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS:**
Total Funds Brought Forward
**TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD**|Unrestricted
Designated
Restricted
**TOTAL**
**TOTAL**
Funds
Funds
Funds
**2021**
**2020**
£
£
£
£
£
53,944
-
900
54,844
53,172
394
-
-
394
206
-
12,393
-
12,393
9,569
-
-
-
-
38
16
-
-
16
32|
|---|---|
||**54,353**
**12,393**
**900**
**67,646**
**63,017**|
||174,323
-
3,153
177,476
130,418
-
3,712
-
3,712
14,254
5,355
-
-
5,355
1,290|
||**179,678**
**3,712**
**3,153**
**186,543**
**145,962**|
||**(125,325)**
**8,681**
**(2,253)**
**(118,897)**
**(82,945)**
-
-
-
-
214,038
-
-
-
-
179,008
(125,325)
8,681
(2,253)
(118,897)
310,101
(2,261)
-
2,261
-
-
-
-
-
-
438,249|
||(127,586)
8,681
8
(118,897)
748,350
2,520,827
14,277
2,477
2,537,581
1,789,231|
||**2,393,241**
**22,958**
**2,485**
**2,418,684**
**2,537,581**|
Movements on all reserves and all recognised gains and losses are shown above. All of the organisation's operations are classed as continuing. The notes on pages 10 to 19 form part of these financial statements.
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WORTHZIIG BAPYIST CHURCH
BALANCE SKE
A$ AT 31sr DE¢EMBER 2031
unrethc Dgnated
Funds
¥i-Dec-ii
Total
Yi-Detr20
Funds
Ib Assets
Fe0 Asset Inve5tmerrts
2,005,000
228.500
2.005.ODO
228.500
2.005.000
228,500
ebtors & Prepayments
Cash * Bank and h Hand
Total Curyent
6.536
302 S58
190 223
958
litors: aThb)unts Fallln9 (hje
%Ythln one year
S.039
5.039
5.013
159.741
22,958
1,485
185.184
304,081
TOTAL ASSEfs kn current Ilabl1e$
2,393.241
485
1537.581
Crndltors: amounts faww due lry
JM)rt than onE year
93 241
2I958
1&684
%537 581
GeneTrl Funds
Revalua Reserve
Desig[ted Funds
RestrKtEd Fund5
2,393,241
2.393,241
2.520,827
22,958
22,958
2,48S
L4,2n
2,471
2.485
Totsi Funts
21958
148S
2Ai&r
537,581
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## **WORTHING BAPTIST CHURCH**
## **NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS**
## **FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2021**
## **Basis of Preparation**
The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention with items recognised at cost or transaction value unless otherwise stated in the relevant notes. The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with 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 (FRS102) (effective 1 January 2015) - (Charities SORP - FRS102) and the Charities Act 2011.
The Charity meets the definition of a public benefit entity under FRS102. Assets and liabilities are initially recognised at historical cost unless otherwise stated in the relevant accounting policy notes.
## **Assessment of Going Concern**
Preparation of the accounts is on a going concern basis. The trustees consider that there are no material uncertainties about the Charity’s ability to continue as a going concern.
The charity has opted to prepare its accounts using natural categories.
## **Changes to accounting estimates**
No changes to accounting estimates have occurred in the reporting period.
## **Material prior period errors**
No material prior year error have been identified in the reporting period.
The particular accounting policies adopted are set out below.
## **1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES**
## **Income**
## Recognition of Income
These are included in the Statement of Financial Activities (SOFA) when:
▪ the charity becomes entitled to the income;
▪ it is more likely than not that the Directors will receive the resources; and
▪ the monetary value can be measured with sufficient reliability
## Offsetting
There has been no offsetting of assets and liabilities, or income and expenses, unless required or permitted by the FRS 102 SORP or FRS 102.
## Grants and Donations
Grants and donations are only included in the SoFA when the general income recognition criteria are met (5.10 to 5.12 FRS 102 SORP).
## Tax reclaims on Donations and Gifts
Gift Aid receivable is included in income when there is a valid declaration from the donor. Any Gift Aid amount recovered on a donation is considered to be part of that gift and is treated as an addition to the same fund as the initial donation unless the donor or the terms of the appeal have specified otherwise.
## Gifts in Kind
Gifts in kind for use by the charity are included in the SoFA as income from donations when receivable.
## Legacies
Legacies are included in the SOFA when receipt is probable, that is, when there has been grant of probate, the executors have established that there are sufficient assets in the estate and any conditions attached to the legacy are either within the control of the charity or have been met.
## Government Grants
The charity has not received any government grants in the reporting period.
## Donated goods
Donated goods are measured at fair value (the amount for which the asset could be exchanged) unless impractical to do so.
The cost of any stock of goods donated for distribution to beneficiaries is deemed to be the fair value of those gifts at the time of their receipt and they are recognised on receipt. In the reporting period in which the stocks are distributed, they are recognised as an expense at the carrying amount of the stocks at distribution.
Goods donated for on-going use by the charity are recognised as tangible fixed assets and included in the SoFA as incoming resources when receivable.
## Donated Services and Facilities
Donated services and facilities are included in the SOFA when received at the value of the gift to the charity provided the value of the gift can be measured reliably.
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## **WORTHING BAPTIST CHURCH**
## **NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)**
## **FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2021**
## **1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)**
Donated services and facilities that are consumed immediately are recognised as income with an equivalent amount recognised as an expense under the appropriate heading in the SOFA.
## Volunteer Help
The value of any voluntary help received is not included in the accounts but is described in the Directors' annual report.
## Income from interest, royalties and dividends
This is included in the accounts when receipt is probable and the amount receivable can be measured reliably.
## **Expenditure and Liabilities**
## Liability recognition
Liabilities are recognised where it is more likely than not that there is a legal or constructive obligation committing the charity to pay out resources and the amount of the obligation can be measured with reasonable certainty.
## Governance Costs
Support costs represent the cost of central functions, for example governance costs, payroll administration, information technology. Governance costs are those support costs which relate to public accountability of the charity and its compliance with regulation and good practice.
## Employee benefits
Short term benefits including holiday pay are recognised as an expense in the period in which the service is received.
## Redundancy cost
The charity made no redundancy payments during the reporting period.
## Deferred income
No material item of deferred income has been included in the accounts.
## Creditors
The charity has creditors which are measured at settlement amounts less any trade discounts. Debtors Debtors (including trade debtors and loans receivable) are measured on initial recognition at settlement amount after any trade discounts or amount advanced by the charity. Subsequently, they are measured at the cash or other consideration expected to be received. Taxation
Worthing Baptist Church is not registered for Value Added Tax and therefore expenditure is shown inclusive of Value Added Tax. Funds
Funds held consist of: ▪ Unrestricted General Funds which are used for general running of the charity ▪ Designated Funds which have been ring-fenced for a specific purpose by the Trustees ▪ Restricted Funds which must only be used for the purpose specified by the donor of those funds Tangible fixed assets for use by the charity:
These are capitalised if they can be used for more than one year, and cost at least £500. They are valued at cost or, if gifted, at the value to the charity on receipt.
The Trustees have chosen to adopt a policy in 2020 of revaluing the freehold land and buildings class of fixed assets. The Trustees intend to review the values over a 5 year rolling period for impairment.
Depreciation is calculated at a rate to write off the cost of tangible fixed assets on a straight line basis over their estimated useful lives. The rates applied per annum are as follows:
Fixtures, Fittings & Equipment 20% Straight Line Basis Computer and Sound Hardware 20% Straight Line Basis Freehold land and buildings Not depreciated
No depreciation is charged to freehold property as the residual value (based on prices at the time of revaluation in March 2021) is not materially different from the carrying amount of the asset and the asset is considered to have a very long useful life. The Trustees intend to review the value over a 5 year rolling period for impairment. Freehold land and buildings are primarily used for charitable purposes.
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## **WORTHING BAPTIST CHURCH**
## **NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2021**
## Fixed asset investments:
Investment properties are measured at fair value. The fair value at 31st December 2020 was determined by reference to a valuation for charity accounting purposes carried out in March 2021 by Crickmay Chartered Surveyors. This valuation consisted of the Church building and attached investment property. The fair value stated in these financial statements has been apportioned between the Church and the Manse according to the professional valuation conducted by Crickmay Chartered Surveyors. The Trustees are of the opinion that the value at 31st December 2020 is unlikely to be materially different to that of the valuation carried out in March 2021 and have therefore opted to use that figure.
## **2. TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS**
|Cost
01-Jan-21
Additions
Disposals
Cost at
31-Dec-21
Depreciation
01-Jan-21
Charge
Disposals
Depreciation at
31-Dec-21
Net Book Value
31-Dec-21
Net Book Value
31-Dec-20|Fixtures
Computer &
Freehold Land
Fittings &
Sound
**Total**
& Buildings
Equipment
Hardware
**2020**
£
£
£
£
2,005,000
17,107
25,248
2,047,355
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-|
|---|---|
||2,005,000
17,107
25,248
2,047,355|
||-
17,107
25,248
42,355
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-|
||-
17,107
25,248
42,355|
||**2,005,000**
**-**
**-**
**2,005,000**|
||2,005,000
-
-
2,005,000|
The fair value of the freehold land and buildings are based on a valuation by an independent RICS valuer from Crickmay Chartered Surveyors on 23rd March 2021.
The carrying amount that would have been recognised had the freehold land and buildings been carried at historical cost is as follows:
Church £ 1,421,750 Manse £ 142,000
## **2.a) FIXED ASSET INVESTMENTS**
|**2.a) FIXED ASSET INVESTMENTS**
Carrying/(fair) value at beginning of period
Add: additions to investments
Less: disposals at carrying/fair value
Add: net gain on disposal
Carrying/(fair) value at end of year|Investment
Investment
Investment
Investment
Property
Property
Property
Property
23 Christchurch 25a Christchurch
25 Flat 1
25 Christchurch
Christchurch
Freehold Interest
£
£
£
£
220,000
-
-
8,500
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-|
|---|---|
||220,000
-
-
8,500|
The carrying amount that would have been recognised had the investment property been carried at historical cost is as follows:
||Investment|Investment|Investment|Investment|
|---|---|---|---|---|
||Property|Property|Property|Property|
||23 Christchurch|25a Christchurch|25 Flat 1|25 Christchurch|
||||Christchurch|Freehold Interest|
||£|£|£|£|
|At historical cost|49,492|22,931|22,931|0|
The fair value of the investment properties are based on a valuation by an independent RICS valuer from Crickmay Chartered Surveyors on 23rd March 2021.
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## **WORTHING BAPTIST CHURCH**
## **NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2021**
## **3. INCOME**
|**Notes**
**a) Donations, Legacies & Similar Income**
Gifts & Donations
Gift Aid Tax Refund
Legacies
**b) Investments**
Bank Interest
**c) Other Trading Activities**
Premises Hire
**d) Charitable Activities**
Activities & Events
**e) Other**
Sundry Income|Unrestricted
Designated
Restricted
**TOTAL**
**TOTAL**
Funds
Funds
Funds
**2021**
**2020**
£
£
£
£
£
53,944
-
431
54,375
52,880
-
-
469
469
292
-
-
-
-
-|
|---|---|
||**53,944**
**-**
**900**
**54,844**
**53,172**|
||394
-
-
394
206|
||**394**
**-**
**-**
**394**
**206**|
||-
12,393
-
12,393
9,569|
||**-**
**12,393**
**-**
**12,393**
**9,569**|
||-
-
-
-
38|
||**-**
**-**
**-**
**-**
**38**|
||16
-
-
16
32|
||**16**
**-**
**-**
**16**
**32**|
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## **WORTHING BAPTIST CHURCH**
## **NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2021**
## **4. EXPENDITURE:**
|**Note**
**a) Charitable Activities**
Accommodation Costs
Catering Costs
Charitable Missions
Church Activities & Events
Cleaning, Utilities & Council Tax
Depreciation Expense
Equipment Costs
Gifts & Donations
Insurance Costs
Licenses & Subscriptions
Ministry Expenses
Office Costs
Pulpit Supplies
Repairs & Maintenance
Salaries & Wages
**10**
Travel & Subsistence
Sundry Expenses
Training Costs
Youth Ministry
**b) Raising Funds**
Expenditure on Flats
**c) Governance Costs**
Independent Examiners Fees
**9**
Legal & Professional Fees|Unrestricted
Designated
Restricted
**TOTAL**
**TOTAL**
Funds
Funds
Funds
**2021**
**2020**
£
£
£
£
£
10,800
-
-
10,800
10,800
480
-
-
480
64
18
-
3,057
3,075
2,147
-
-
96
96
335
10,741
-
-
10,741
10,013
-
-
-
-
-
927
-
-
927
1,996
160
-
160
259
6,086
-
-
6,086
5,686
1,050
-
-
1,050
1,080
1,108
-
1,108
992
1,848
-
-
1,848
2,449
-
-
-
-
49,829
-
49,829
11,565
90,946
-
-
90,946
81,604
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
330
-
-
330
1,400
-
-
-
-
28|
|---|---|
||**174,323**
**-**
**3,153**
**177,476**
**130,418**|
||-
3,712
-
3,712
14,254|
||**-**
**3,712**
**-**
**3,712**
**14,254**|
||1,320
-
-
1,320
1,290
4,035
-
-
4,035
-|
||**5,355**
**-**
**-**
**5,355**
**1,290**|
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## **WORTHING BAPTIST CHURCH**
## **NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)**
## **FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2021**
## **5. DESIGNATED FUNDS**
|**5. DESIGNATED FUNDS**||
|---|---|
|Fabric Fund
New Look - Church Development Fund
Fabric Fund
New Look - Church Development Fund|CURRENT YEAR|
||**Balance**
**Balance**
**01-Jan-21**
Income
Expenditure
Transfers
**31-Dec-21**
£
£
£
£
£
13,909
12,393
3,712
-
22,590
368
-
-
-
368|
||**14,277**
**12,393**
**3,712**
**-**
**22,958**|
||PREVIOUS YEAR|
||**Balance**
**Balance**
**01-Jan-20**
Income
Expenditure
Transfers
**31-Dec-20**
£
£
£
£
£
18,594
9,569
14,254
-
13,909
368
-
-
-
368|
||**18,962**
**9,569**
**14,254**
**-**
**14,277**|
The designated funds held are represented by the Charity's Cash reserves.
## **6. RESTRICTED FUNDS**
|**6. RESTRICTED FUNDS**||
|---|---|
|Auxiliaries Fund
Mission Fund
Auxiliaries Fund
Mission Fund|CURRENT YEAR|
||**Balance**
**Balance**
**01-Jan-21**
Income
Expenditure
Transfers
**31-Dec-21**
£
£
£
£
£
2,689
900
3,153
2,261
2,697
(212)
-
-
-
(212)|
||**2,477**
**900**
**3,153**
**2,261**
**2,485**|
||PREVIOUS YEAR|
||**Balance**
**Balance**
**01-Jan-20**
Income
Expenditure
Transfers
**31-Dec-20**
£
£
£
£
£
2,701
38
50
-
2,689
(212)
-
-
-
(212)|
||**2,489**
**38**
**50**
**-**
**2,477**|
**Auxiliaries Fund -** The fund accounts for the organisations and activities run under the aegis of the Charity, for the benefit of members and organisations and the wider community and is administered by the auxiliary organisations.
**Mission Fund –** The fund exists to process donations made by members and friends (and associated tax refunds) and the onwards transmission for the purpose of mission, both in the UK and overseas.
During 2019, a refund had to be made of donations to a project that could not be continued.
The restricted funds held are wholly represented by the cash reserves and debtors of the charity.
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## **WORTHING BAPTIST CHURCH**
## **NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2021**
## **7. CASH AT BANK AND IN HAND**
|Cash at Bank and in Hand|Unrestricted
Designated
Restricted
**Total**
**Total**
Fund
Fund
Fund
**31-Dec-21**
**31-Dec-20**
£
£
£
**£**
**£**
164,780
22,958
2,485
190,223
302,558|
|---|---|
||**164,780**
**22,958**
**2,485**
**190,223**
**302,558**|
## **8. DEBTORS AND PREPAYMENTS**
|Prepayments
Gift Aid Tax Recoverable|Unrestricted
Designated
Restricted
**Total**
**Total**
Fund
Fund
Fund
**31-Dec-21**
**31-Dec-20**
£
£
£
**£**
**£**
-
-
-
-
1,490
-
-
-
-
5,046|
|---|---|
||**-**
**-**
**-**
**-**
**6,536**|
## **9. CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR**
|Independent Examiners Fees
Member Loans
Accrued Payroll Taxes
Accounts Payable|Unrestricted
Designated
Restricted
**Total**
**Total**
Fund
Fund
Fund
**31-Dec-21**
**31-Dec-20**
£
£
£
**£**
**£**
30
-
-
30
1,290
2,000
-
-
2,000
2,000
-
-
-
-
1,723
3,009
-
-
3,009
-|
|---|---|
||**5,039**
**-**
**-**
**5,039**
**5,013**|
## **10. CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE IN MORE THAN ONE YEAR**
The Charity held no long term liabilities during this or the previous financial period.
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## **WORTHING BAPTIST CHURCH**
## **NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)**
## **FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2021**
## **11. STAFF COSTS AND NUMBERS**
|**11. STAFF COSTS AND NUMBERS**|||
|---|---|---|
|Gross Wages and Salaries
Gross Wages and Salaries (prior year, paid this year)
Employer's National Insurance Costs
Pension Contributions
Employees who were engaged in each of the following activities:
Activities in furtherance of organisation's objects|**2021**
**£**
66,540
-
6,392
13,150
**86,083**
**2021**
2|**2020**
**£**
63,465
-
6,353
11,786|
|||**81,604**|
|||**2020**
2|
The organisation operates a PAYE scheme to pay all employed members of staff and no employees received emoluments in excess of £60,000 (2020: None). The two employees consist of the Minister and Assistant Minister who are also Trustees.
## **12. PAYMENTS TO TRUSTEES AND RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS**
In this financial period the charity has paid trustees remuneration and benefits (including Employer NI and Employer Pension contributions) for their roles as Church Minister and Assistant Church Minister as follows:
|Name of Trustee
Rev Mike Parker(Minister)
Rev Peter Heath(Assistant Minister)|Legal authority
Governing document
Governing document|Amounts paid or benefit value
Remuneration
Employer NI
2021
2020
and Pension
Total
Total|
|---|---|---|
|||£
£
£
£
41,156
13,687
54,843
52,158
25,384
5,856
31,239
30,610|
|||66,540
19,542
86,083
82,768|
No trustees were remunerated for their role as a trustee.
In this financial period, in addition to the remuneration and benefits stated above, the following payments were made:
|Name of Trustee
Rev Mike Parker(Minister)
Rev Peter Heath(Assistant Minister)|Manse utilities Training course Accommodation General expense
2021
2020
Total
Total
£
£
£
£
£
£
2,500
1,500
2,291
6,291
5,284
-
-
10,800
657
11,457
12,320
Amounts paid or benefit value|
|---|---|
||2,500
0
12,300
2,948
17,748
17,604|
These above payments were made to trustees in their capacity as Minister and Assistant Minister of Worthing Baptist Church, in furthering the Charity's objects.
The only other payments made to the trustees consisted of reimbursements for items purchased on behalf of the Church in furthering the Charity's objects.
No other payments were made to trustees or any persons connected with them during this financial year. No other material transactions took place between the organisation and a trustee or any person connected with them. No other trustees received any remuneration or benefits in kind during the financial year.
## **13. RISK ASSESSMENT**
The trustees actively review the major risks which the charity faces on a regular basis and believe that maintaining the free reserves stated, combined with the annual review of the controls over key financial systems carried out on an annual basis will provide sufficient resources in the event of adverse conditions. The trustees have also examined other operational and business risks which they face and confirm that they have established systems to mitigate the significant risks.
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## **WORTHING BAPTIST CHURCH**
## **NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)**
## **FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2021**
## **14. RESERVES POLICY**
The trustees have considered the level of reserves they wish to retain, appropriate to the charity's needs. This is based on the charity's size and the level of financial commitments held. The trustees aim to ensure the charity will be able to continue to fulfil its charitable objectives even if there is a temporary shortfall in income or unexpected expenditure. The trustees will endeavour not to set aside funds unnecessarily.
## **15. PUBLIC BENEFIT**
The charity acknowledges its requirement to demonstrate clearly that it must have charitable purposes or ‘aims’ that are for the public benefit. Details of how the charity has achieved this are provided in the Trustees report. The Trustees confirm that they have paid due regard to the Charity Commission guidance on public benefit before deciding what activities the charity should undertake.
## **16. PENSIONS**
The Church is an employer participating in a pension scheme known as the Baptist Pension Scheme (“the Scheme”), which was known as the Baptist Ministers’ Pension Fund until 31 December 2011 (“The Ministers’ Fund”). The Scheme is a separate legal entity which is administered by the Pension Trustee (Baptist Pension Trust Limited).
The Minister(s) is / are eligible to join the Scheme, which was not contracted out of the State Second Pension. In addition, from 1[st ] January 2012 some members of the church staff are also eligible to join the scheme.
The main benefits provided by the Ministers ‘ Fund for service prior to 1 January 2012 are a defined benefit pension of one eightieth of Final Minimum Pensionable Income for each year of Pensionable Service, together with additional pension in respect of premiums paid on Pensionable Income in excess of Minimum Pensionable Income. From 1 January 2009 Ministers paid 8% of their Pensionable Income and the employer paid 16%. The Fund started in 1925, but was closed to future accrual of defined benefits on 31 December 2011.
From January 2012, pension provision is being made through the Defined Contribution (DC) Plan within the Scheme. Members pay 8% of their Pensionable Income and employers pay 6% of members’ Pensionable Income into individual pension accounts which are operated and managed on behalf of the Pension Trustee by Legal and General Life Assurance Society Limited. In addition, the employer pays a further 4% of Pensionable Income to Cover Death in Service Benefits, the administration of the DC Plan, and an associated insurance policy which provides income protection for Scheme members in the event that they are unable to work due to long-term incapacity. This income protection policy has been insured by the Baptist Union of Great Britain with Unum Limited.
A formal valuation of the Ministers’ Fund was performed at 31 December 2010 by a professionally qualified Actuary using the Projected Unit Method. The market value of the Fund’s assets at the valuation date was £129,866,000.
That valuation of the Ministers’ Fund revealed a deficit of assets compared with the value of liabilities of £69,700,000 (equivalent to a past service funding level of 65%). As a result of the valuation, in addition to the contributions to the DC Plan set out above, deficiency contributions from employers to the Ministers’ Fund (now the DB Plan within the Scheme) were set at 8.4% of Pensionable Income for 2012 and 11% of Pensionable Income for 2013 onwards. The Recovery Plan envisaged deficiency contributions being required for 24 years.
A full valuation of the DB Plan takes place every three years. The valuation on 31 December 2019 showed that the estimated deficit has reduced to £18,000,000. There have been positive developments over the last three-year period that have led to a significant reduction in debt. Consequently it is now expected that contributions might cease in June 2026; and there was a temporary reduction of 50% to the deficit recovery contributions put in place for the second half of 2020 to alleviate some of the additional financial pressure on employers during the Coronavirus pandemic.
## Movements in the deficit in 2020
There are two substantial developments coming into play since December 2019 that have an impact on DB Plan funding:
Although mitigated to some extent by the Trustee’s relatively low-risk investment strategy, the Coronavirus pandemic has impacted financial markets and led to a reduction in the value of some DB Plan investments.
The Government is currently consulting on how and when to change how the Retail Prices Index (RPI) is calculated to bring it more into line with the, generally lower, Consumer Prices Index (CPI) It is anticipated that this change will lead to a lower value for some of the RPI-linked assets held by the DB Plan. This impact is partially offset by an assumed reduction in the cost of providing deferred benefits which are revalued up to retirement in line with RPI.
The DB Plan’s actual financial position moves daily with changes in financial market conditions. However, in the agreed deficit recovery contributions an allowance has been made for a £10m deterioration in the deficit since 31 December 2019 to take account of the current impact of the two items above.
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## **WORTHING BAPTIST CHURCH**
## **NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2021**
As there is a large number of contributing employers participating in the Scheme, the Church is unable to identify its share of the underlying assets and liabilities of the scheme. Accordingly, due to the nature of the schemes, the profit and loss charge for the period represents the employer contributions payable. The total pension cost for the Church is £13,150(2020: £12,950).
(Consequent upon the departure of the Minister from the church in 2009, the church had a cessation event under Section 75 of the Pensions Act 1995. This makes the church liable for the proportion of the overall deficit (assessed by reference to the cost of securing benefits by the purchase of annuities) applicable to its previous Ministers who were members of the Fund. It is not possible to quantify this debt without an actuarial calculation. In order, to avoid the cost of such calculation and because the church may not be able to continue its charitable activities following payment of the employer debt which arises upon a cessation event, the Pension Fund Trustee (after consulting the Pensions Regulator) is not currently pursuing the employer debt, but is instead permitting the church to pay the ongoing deficiency contributions outlined above. However, the Pension Trustee has the right to quantify and seek payment of the debt at any time at its discretion.)
The next actuarial valuation of the DB Plan within the Scheme is due to take place not later than as at 31 December 2022.
|2021
£
**Cash used in operating activities**
(a)
**(124,728)**
**Cash used from investing activities**
Proceeds from the sale of investment property
-
Purchase of investments
-
Rent from investments
12,393
**Cash provided by (used in)**
**investing activities**
**12,393**
**Cash flows from financing activities**
Introduction/(Repayment) of long term borrowing
-
**Cash used in financing activities**
-
Increase/(decrease) in cash and
cash equivalents in the year
(112,335)
Cash and cash equivalents at the
start of the year
1,351,452
**TOTAL cash and cash equivalents**
**at the end of the year**
(b)
**1,239,117**
**(a) Reconciliation of net movement in funds to net cash flow from operating activities**
2021
£
Net movement in funds as per Statement of Financial Activities
(118,897)
Add back depreciation charge
-
Deduct rent from investments
(12,393)
Decrease/(increase) in debtors
6,536
Increase/(decrease) in creditors
26
**(124,728)**
**Net cash used in operating activities**
**(b) Analysis of cash and cash equivalents**
2021
£
Cash at bank and in hand
190,223
**Total cash and cash equivalents**
**190,223**|2020|
|---|---|
||**738,781**|
||259,900
-
9,569|
||**269,469**|
||-|
||-|
|||
||1,008,250|
||343,202|
||**1,351,452**|
||2020
748,350
0
(9,569)
0
0|
||**738,781**|
||2020
302,558|
||**302,558**|
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