2020-12-31-accounts

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						The principal object ofthe charity is the advancement ofthe
						Christian faith according to Baptist principles and in
Summary ofthe objects charity set out in its governing document					ofthe	accordance with the Basis of Faith. The charity may also carry out other charitable purposes in the United Kingdom and/or other parts ofthe world.
						When planning our activities for the year, we consider the public benefit
						and, in particular, the advancement oftrue religion. We preach the truths
						of Scripture to challenge and help ordinary people to live out their faith
						through worship, prayer; learning about the Bible; and developing their
						personal knowledge ofand trust in Jesus.
						This is also supported through practical pastoral care and support for
						members and others in the local area, particularly those attending the
						regular services.
						Grace Baptist Church is committed to encouraging as many people as
						possible to worship with us and to become part of our community offaith.
Summary		ofthe main				We provide activities for all age groups, both on Sundays and on week
activities		undertaken		for	the	days. These include Bible teaching as well as craft and other more
public	benefit in relation				to	energetic activities. We also hold holiday clubs spanning four mornings	of
these objects (include				within		free fun during spring half-term, for kids from reception through to year 6.
this section			the statutory			Each week Southport Foodpantry (run in co-operation Compassion Acts
declaration			that trustees		have	Ltd) uses our premises to supply food to those in longer term need of
had regard			to the guidance			practical support.
issued	by	the Charity
Commission benefit)			on public			As an outreach to the International community we provide friendly, weekly English classes, attracting up to around 15non-English speakers
						—mainly migrant workers from Southern and Eastern Europe. Other
						outreach activities also aim to make contact with various sectors ofthe
						community. These include open invitations to events such as barbeques,
						coffee mornings, art Groups, craft evenings and walks in the countryside,
						along with a week away in the Lake District.
						The church runs and maintains its own minibus, which provides transport
						for the elderly and disabled to church meetings on a weekly basis. The
						minibus is equipped with a tail-lift and has space for wheelchairs.
						We confirm the trustees have had regard to the Charity Commission's
						guidance on public benefit.

TAR March 2012

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							Receipt	s and	payments		accoUnts
						For the period fl'om		Period start date 01/01/2020		To		Period end date 31/12/2020
Section A Receipts and						payments
						Unrestricted funds		Restricted funds		Designated funds		Total	funds	Last year
						to the nearest 8		to the nearest 8		to the nearest F		to the nearest F.		to the nearest F
A1 Receipts
Donations 8 legacies							149,677				52,986		202,663	86,119
Gift aid reclaimed							15,847				4,629		20,476	17,954
Bank interest and	charges						2,188						2,188	2,381
Use ofpremises											2,810		2,810	2,690
Mission											12,725		12,725	13,991
Youth Work														60
Training							98						98
Other							687				760		1,447	36,789
Sub total (Gross income for AR)							168,498				73,910		242,408	159,984
A2 Asset and	investment				sales,
(see table).
					Sub total
			Total		receipts		168,498				73,910		242,408	159,984
A3 Payments
Salaries, Tax, Nl,	Expenses						39,359				7,980		47,339	74,532
Pension contributions							1,925				256		2,181	3,633
Repairs and maintenance							82				9,139		9,221	6,012
Utilities											12,745		12,745	14,205
Insurance											4,057		4,057	3,544
Administration							2,532				56		2,588	3,324
Bank interest and	charges						159						159	85
Mission											25,447		25,447	25,260
Youth Work											512		512	678
Training							863						863
Property											4,568		4,568	2,673
Other							5,854				3 227		9,081	38,002
							50,773				67,987		118,761	171,949
A4 Asset and	investment
purchases, (see		table)
				Sub total
		Total payments					50,773				67,987		118,761	171,949
Net ofreceipts/(payments)							117,725				5,923		123,648	11,964
A5 Transfers	between funds						36,578				36,578
A6 Cash funds last			year		end		92,443		8,183		52,296		152,922	152,922
Cash funds			this		year end		173,591		8,183		94,797		276,570	140,958