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2021-12-31-accounts

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Christian
faith according to Baptist principles
and in
accordance
with the Basis of Faith. The charity may also carry
charity sst
governing		 out in its
document		 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
ofScripture 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
Summary ofthe main
activities undertaken
forthe
public benefit in relation to
these objects (include within
this section the statutory
declaration
that trustees have
had regard to the guidance
issued by the Charity		 possible to worship
with us and to become part ofour community
offaith.
We provide activities for all age groups,
both on Sundays
and on week
days. These include Bible teaching as well as craft and other more
energetic activities. We also hold holiday clubs spanning
four mornings
of
free fun during
spring half-term,
for kids from reception through
to year 6.
Each week Southport
Foodpantry
(run in cowperation
Compassion
Acts
Ltd) uses our premises to supply food to those in longer term need of
practical support.
Commission
benefit)		 on public As an outreach
to the international
community,
we provide friendly,
weekly English classes, attracting
up to around 15non-English
speakers
-from many countries. Examples ofother outreach
activities are a ladies'
meeting,
children's
/ youth activities and toddler groups. We offer open
invitations
to events such as barbeques,
coffee mornings,
art Groups,
craft evenings
and walks
in the countryside.
ec urc
runsan
mainainsisownmini
us, w ic
provi es ranspo
for ths 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.
Additional details ofobjectives and activities (Optional
information)
Summary of the main ),was excep ona
ecause o covi - 9.
achievements
ofthe charity
during the year		 We resumed
'in person'meetings
when the restrictions
were relaxed,
having
reviewed
the risks and made ths premises
covid secure,
in
accordance
with government
guidance.
We continued
to stream
our services throughout
the year although,
ths restrictions
allowed, there was a gradual
increase
in confidence		 as
and
the numbers
returning
to 'in person' meetings.
The availability
of
streamed
content remained
useful for those who were unable to attend		 in
person.
'In person'meetings
for older folk and children
resumed
in the autumn,
the work ofthe Foodpantry
continued
throughout
with additional
safeguards.
The number ofchildren
coming when we resumed
mid-week
activities has been really encouraging,
with 40-70 attending
each week		 in
two groups.
God has been good to us during another difficult year.
Despite the difficulties
the glorious Good News about Jesus Christ		 has
still been faithfully
proclaimed
each week.
a
Brief statement
ofthe
charity's
policy on reserves		 ie y on
is income
rom members
from which
it pays
the running
costs ofthe Church. The Policy is to strive and ensure there
are sufficient monies
in the General Fund to meet three months
normal
expenditure.
This aim was achieved.
Details ofany funds materially
In deficit
Further financial
review details		 (Optional
information)
You may choose to include
additional
information,
where
relevant about:		 Our overall income for the year was 6232,117(2020, 6242,408). Our total
expenditure
was just under E'162,500(2020f118,760).This means that
there was a surplus ofalmost k70,000(2020 surplus f123,650).
the charity's
principal
sources offunds (including
any fundraising);		 The main expenditure
category, about 35%of the total expenditure,
for staff salaries, tax, Nl and pension
contributions.
Donations to the
missions accounted for almost 30%ofexpenditure.		 was
work
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how expenditure
has
supported
the key objectives
ofthe charity;		 Our income held up well during the pandemic,
mainly because ofthe
faithfulness
of members.
We also received the second half ofa
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investment
policy and		 significant legacy (8100,000 over the two years).
objectives including
any
ethical investment
policy
adopted.		 Many costs were still relatively
low because ofreduced use ofthe
premises
and minibus.

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Receipts and payments accounts CC16a
Forthe period
from		 P Irxi smndrns
01/01/2021		 To P xkxi end dar
31/12/2021
Unrestricted
funds		 Restricted
funds		 Designated
funds		 Totalfunds Last year
to ths nearest
6		 to the nearest 0 tothe nearest 6 to the nearest 6 tothe nearest 5
A1 Receipts
Donations 8legacies 88,597 107,124 193,720 202 853
Glfi ski reclaimed 14424 3,800 18,004 20,475
Bank Interestsndchs es 2,170 2,170 2188
Use olyremises 3,000 3,000 2810
Mission 14,012 14,012 12,725
Youth Work 4g
Training
Sub total (Gross income for
ARJ		 970 112 1,052
W2,'017.		 .. 1,447
'..:,':242,408
A2 Asset and Investment sales
(see table).
Sub total
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A3 Payments
Salaries, Tax Nl, E ness 41,305 15,054 56,'389 47,339
Pension contrlhnticns 1,051 1,102 052 2,181
Repairs and maintenance 33,417 Er23,417
Utiliiies 9,438 12,745
Insurance 4,297 4,057
Bank inlerest and cha s 159
Mission 25,447
Youth Work 512
Training 883
p
n		 3971 4,508
Other 0,981 1,727 .-'-' 9,081
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A4Asset and Investment
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see		 table
Sub total
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Net ofreceiptsl(payments' -",'123i040
ASTransfers
between funds		 21,020 21826
ABCash funds last year end 173,591 8,183 04,797 152,922
Cash funds this year end =:,:(821 270,570
Categories
81Cash funds		 Categories
81Cash funds		 Categories
81Cash funds		 Categories
81Cash funds		 Details
Cunsnt accounts		 Details
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funds
to nearesl 0		 Restricted
funds
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funds
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funds
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funds
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funds
to nearest e		 Restricted
funds
to nearest e		 Designated
funds
tonearest 8
2,399
Deposit/sevlfig accouflts
139,730 170,014
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82 Other monetary assets Details
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funds
to nearest 0		 Restricted
funds
to nearest
3		 Endowment
funds
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3,094 1,100
83Investment assets Details Fund to which
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84Assets retained for the
charity's
own use		 Details
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assetbelon
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Minibus
General
Oace equipmsnt
Fixtures and titlings General
85Liabilities Details
Supplier accounts outstanding		 Fund towhich
gabili
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General		 Amolmt
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