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2022-12-31-accounts

Registered number 1130825

TRINITY BAPTIST CHURCH SLOUGH Report and Accounts 31 December 2022

TRINITY BAPTIST CHURCH - SLOUGH Report and accounts Contents

Page
Charity information 1
Trustees` Report 2
Accountants' report 4
Statement of Financial Activities 5
Balance sheet 6
Notes to the accounts 7

TRINITY BAPTIST CHURCH - SLOUGH Church Information

Trustees

REV EMMANUEL TEKYI-ANSAH - CHAIRMAN MS PAULINA JOYLAND CRISTIAN MR JAMES DOE NYAHO MR RAYMOND ANTWI

Accountants

ARTHUR GODSONS AND ASSOCIATES 126 FAIRHOLME CRESCENT HAYES MIDDLESEX UB4 8QY

Bankers

HSBC 128 HIGH STREET SLOUGH BERKSHIRE SL1 1JF

Registered office

76 GLAMORAN CLOSE MITCHAM CR4 1XH

Registered number 1130825

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TRINITY BAPTIST CHURCH - SLOUGH CHARITY REGISTR 1130825 TRUSTEES` REPORT

The Trustees present their report and accounts for the year ended 31/12/2022 for the charity, Trinity Baptist Church, Slough

The Trustess of the charity are:

REV EMMANUEL TEKYI-ANSAH - CHAIRMAN MS PAULINA JOYLAND CRISTIAN MR JAMES DOE NYAHO MR RAYMOND ANTWI

The principal address of the charity is: 76 GLAMORAN CLOSE MITCHAM CR4 1XH

STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT

The charity governing document is a trust deed that was adopted on 18th April 2008. The charity is governed by a board on which the trustees are represented. It meets regularly to review, plan activities and monitor the financial position.

OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES

The Objects of the orgnisation are to advance the Christian Faith (in accordance with the Statement of Beliefs) for the benefit of the public through the holding of prayers. Lectures, public celebration and religious festivals, and by producing and distributing literature and recorded material to enlighten others about the Christian faith. The Trustees confirm that they have had due regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit before deciding what activities should undertake.

ACHIEVEMENTS AND PERFORMANCE

The Organisation held successful services through the year in which individuals were equipped and educated on the principles and doctrines of the Christian faith. The Church held several conferences to assist the development of the people in the community.

FINANCIAL REVIEW

The income of the charity was £34,200. The total outgoing resources were £42,862 leaving a deficit of £8,662. The church made charitable donations to other charities with similar objectives to provide support for their work.

To forestall future occurrence of the deficit, the Trustees are encouraging members to make enough contributions and also controlling non essential expenditure.

RESERVE POLICY

It is the policy of the Charity to maintain unrestricted funds, which are the reserves of the charity at about 3 months of unrestricted expenditure. This provides sufficient funds to cover any emergency expenditures that may arise from time to time.

RISK MANAGEMENT

The charity have assessed all the major risks to which the charity is exposed to, in particular those related to operations and finances of the charity, and are satisfied that systems are in place to mitigate exposure to major risks.

TRUSTEES RESPONSIBILITIES

Under the Charities Act 2011, the trustees are required to prepare a statement of accounts for each accounting year which gives a true and fair view of the state of the

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TRINITY BAPTIST CHURCH - SLOUGH CHARITY REGISTR 1130825 TRUSTEES` REPORT

Church. They are required to:

  1. Select suitable accounting polities and apply them consistently.

  2. Make judgments and estimates that are reasonable and prudent.

  3. State whether the applicable accounting standards have been followed

  4. Prepare financial statements on an ongoing basis.

They are responsible for keeping proper records which disclose with reasonable accuracy the finances of the church at any time and to ensure that such accounts comply with the Charities Act 2011. They also have a responsibility to safeguard the assets of the church and to take reasonable steps to detect fraud or other irregularities.

Approved by the Trustees and signed on their behalf by:

Rev Emmanuel Tekyi-Ansah Chairman

08-Oct-23

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TRINITY BAPTIST CHURCH - SLOUGH

Independent examiner’s report to the trustees of Trinity Baptist Church- Slough

I report on the accounts of the Charity for the year ended 31 December, 2022.

Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner

The charity’s trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The charity’s

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:

Basis of Independent examiner`s report

My examination was carried out in accordance with the general Directions given by the Charity Commission. An examination included a review of the accounting records kept by the Charity and 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 report is limited to thosed matters set out in the next statement.

Independent Examiner`s statement

IN connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention

(1) which give me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the requirements:-

(2) To which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding

of the Accounts to be reached.

ARTHUR GODSONS AND ASSOCIATES 126 FAIRHOLME CRESCENT HAYES MIDDLESEX

UB4 8QY

8 October 2023

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TRINITY BAPTIST CHURCH - SLOUGH Statement of Financial Activities for the year ended 31 December 2022

for the year ended 31 December 2022
**UNRESTRICT. RESTRICTED ** TOTAL TOTAL
FUND FUND FUND FUND
Notes 2022 2021
£ £
Incoming Resources
Total Incoming resources 34200 0 34,200 40,740
Costs of direct activities of the Charity -38458 0 (38,458) (35,120)
(4,258) - (4,258) 5,620
Support costs -3604 0 (3,604) (3,482)
Governance costs -800 0 (800) (800)
Operating surplus (8,662) - (8,662) 1,338
Net Resources for the year (8,662) - (8,662) 1,338
Total Funds brought forward 42,036 - 42,036 40,698
Total Funds carried forward 33,374 - 33,374 42,036

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TRINITY BAPTIST CHURCH - SLOUGH Balance Sheet as at 31 December 2022

Notes
Fixed assets
Tangible assets
3
Current assets
Project Accountable
4
Cash at bank and in hand
Creditors: amounts falling due
within one year
5
Net current assets
Net assets
Accumulated Funds
Unrestricted revenue reserves
7
Restricted revenue reserves
Shareholders' funds		 2022
£
1,939
16,810
16,225
33,035
(1,600)
31,435
33,374
33,374
-
33,374		 2021
£
2,423
15,903
25,310
41,213
(1,600)
39,613
42,036
42,036
-
42,036		 2021
£
2,423
15,903
25,310
41,213
(1,600)
39,613
42,036
42,036
-
42,036
42,036
42,036
-
42,036

The Board of Trustees acknowledge their responsibility for ensuring the organisation keeps proper accounting records in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 as more fully set out under Trustees` Responsibilities in the Report of the Trustees.

Rev Emmanuel Tekyi-Ansah Chairman Approved by the board on 8 October 2023

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TRINITY BAPTIST CHURCH - SLOUGH Notes to the Accounts for the year ended 31 December 2022

1 Accounting policies

Basis of preparation

The accounts have been prepared under the historical cost convention and in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard for Smaller Entities (effective April 2008). And the Charities Act 2011

Depreciation

Depreciation has been provided at the following rates in order to write off the assets over their estimated useful lives.

Plant and machinery 20% net book value Motor vehicles 20% net book value

Foreign currencies

Transactions in foreign currencies are recorded at the rate ruling at the date of the transaction. Monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are translated at the rate of exchange ruling at the balance sheet date. All differences are taken to the profit and loss account.

Leasing and hire purchase commitments

Assets held under finance leases and hire purchase contracts, which are those where substantially all the risks and rewards of ownership of the asset have passed to the company, are capitalised in the balance sheet and depreciated over their useful lives. The corresponding lease or hire purchase obligation is treated in the balance sheet as a liability.

The interest element of the rental obligations is charged to the profit and loss account over the period of the lease and represents a constant proportion of the balance of capital repayments outstanding.

Rentals paid under operating leases are charged to income on a straight line basis over the lease term.

Pensions

The company operates a defined contribution pension scheme. Contributions are charged to the profit and loss account as they become payable in accordance with the rules of the scheme.

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Operating profit
This is stated after charging:
Depreciation of owned fixed assets
3
Tangible fixed assets
Plant and
machinery
etc		 2022
£
484
Motor
vehicles		 2021
£
1,305
Total

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TRINITY BAPTIST CHURCH - SLOUGH Notes to the Accounts for the year ended 31 December 2022

Cost
At 1 January 2022
At 31 December 2022
Depreciation
At 1 January 2022
Charge for the year
At 31 December 2022
Net book value
At 31 December 2022
At 31 December 2021
4
Debtors
Other debtors
5
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
Other creditors
6
Accumulated Fund
Revenue Reserves c/fwd
7
Surplus/Deficit
Accum Fund B/fwd
Surplus/(Deficit) for the year
At 31 December 2022		 £
13,685
13,685
11,734
390
12,124
1,561
1,951		 £
5,500
5,500
5,028
94
5,122
378
472
2022
£
16,810
2022
£
1,600
2022
£
33,374
2022
£
42,036
(8,662)		 £
19,185
19,185
16,762
484
17,246
1,939
2,423
2021
£
15,903
2021
£
1,600
2021
£
42,036
2021
40,698
1,338
33,374 42,036

6 Endowment Fund

The Charity operated no Endowment Fund during the year.

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TRINITY BAPTIST CHURCH - SLOUGH Detailed Statement of Financial Activities for the year ended 31 December 2022

TOTAL FUND
2022
£
Incoming Resources: Donations, offerings and grants
34,200
Cost of activities in furtherance of the Charity`s objective
(38,458)
(4,258)
Administrative and support expenses
(3,604)
Governance costs
(800)
(8,662)
Net Surplus/(Deficit)
(8,662)		 TOTAL FUND
2021
£
40,740
(35,120)
5,620
(3,482)
(800)
1,338
1,338

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TRINITY BAPTIST CHURCH - SLOUGH Statement of Financial Activities for the year ended 31 December 2022

A. INCOMING RESOURCES
Offerings and donations
Offerings
Other income
TOTAL incoming resources		 Unrestricted
Restricted
TOTAL FUND
TOTAL FUND
2022
2022
2022
2021
£
£
34,200
-
34,200
40,740
-
-
0
-
34,200
-
34,200
40,740

B. RESOURCES EXPENDED

B. RESOURCES EXPENDED
Unrestricted Restricted TOTAL FUND TOTAL FUND
COST OF GENERATING VOLUNTARY INCOME 2022 2022 2022 2021
£ £
Activities underken directly
Women/men ministries 200 200 -
Motor and travel expenses 6,713 6,713 1,650
Church rent and rates 6,856 6,856 1,820
Church/programme activities 1,715 - 1,715 13,860
Conference and conventions 180 - 180 -
Guest preacher 3,750 - 3,750 550
Subscriptions 144 - 144 970
Salaries/allowances 12,600 - 12,600 12,900
Donations 3,550 - 3,550 650
Welfare 2,750 - 2,750 2,720
38,458 - 38,458 35,120
Support Costs
Travei and subsistence - - -
Telephone and fax - - - 358
Printing, postage and stationery 790 - 790 -
Web development/maintenance - - - -
Bank charges 201 - 201 33
Insurance 357 - 357 100
Equipment expensed - - - 242
Software - - - 398
Repairs and maintenance 1,772 - 1,772 255
Depreciation 484 - 484 606
Sundry expenses - - 1,490
3,604 - 3,604 3,482
Total costs of generating voluntary income 42,062 - 42,062 38,602

COST OF GOVERNANCE

Independent Accountant fee

800 - 800 800

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TRINITY BAPTIST CHURCH - SLOUGH Statement of Financial Activities for the year ended 31 December 2022

TRINITY BAPTIST CHURCH - SLOUGH
Statement of Financial Activities
for the year ended 31 December 2022
Total Expenditure Unrestricted
Restricted
TOTAL FUND
TOTAL FUND
2022
2022
2022
2021
£
£
800
-
800
800
42,862
-
42,862
39,402

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