Registered number 1130825
TRINITY BAPTIST CHURCH SLOUGH Report and Accounts 31-Dec-23
TRINITY BAPTIST CHURCH - SLOUGH Report and accounts Contents
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| 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 - CHAIR PERSON 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 REGISTRATION :- 1130825 TRUSTEES` REPORT
The Trustees present their report and accounts for the year ended 31/12/2023 for the charity, Trinity Baptist Church, Slough
The Trustess of the charity are: RREV EMMA
MS PAULIN MR JAMES MR RAYMO
The principal address of the charity is:
76 GLAMO 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 £27,807. The total outgoing resources were £28,016 leaving a slight deficit of £209. The church made charitable donations to other charities with similar objectives to provide support for their work.
To forestall future occurrence of any 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.
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TRINITY BAPTIST CHURCH - SLOUGH CHARITY REGISTRATION :- 1130825 TRUSTEES` REPORT
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 Church. They are required to:
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Select suitable accounting polities and apply them consistently.
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Make judgments and estimates that are reasonable and prudent.
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State whether the applicable accounting standards have been followed
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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 Chair Person
24-Jan-25
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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, 2023.
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:
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To follow the procedures laid down in the general Directions given by the Commission under Section 145 (5)(b) of the 2011 Act
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To 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 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:-
- To keep accounting records in accordance with section 130 of the 2011 Act and to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and 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.
ARTHUR GODSONS AND ASSOCIATES 126 FAIRHOLME CRESCENT HAYES MIDDLESEX
UB4 8QY
24 January 2025
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TRINITY BAPTIST CHURCH - SLOUGH Statement of Financial Activities for the year ended 31 December 2023
| for the year ended 31 December | 2023 | ||||
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| **UNRESTRICT. RESTRICTED ** | TOTAL | TOTAL | |||
| FUND FUND | FUND | FUND | |||
| Notes | 2023 | 2023 | 2023 | 2022 | |
| £ | £ | ||||
| Incoming Resources | |||||
| Total Incoming resources | 27807 | 0 | 27,807 | 34,200 | |
| Costs of direct activities of the Charity | -24940 | 0 | (24,940) | (38,314) | |
| 2,867 | - | 2,867 | (4,114) | ||
| Support costs | -2276 | 0 | (2,276) | (3,748) | |
| Governance costs | -800 | 0 | (800) | (800) | |
| Operating surplus | (209) | - | (209) | (8,662) | |
| Net Resources for the year | (209) | - | (209) | (8,662) | |
| Total Funds brought forward | 33,374 | - | 33,374 | 42,036 | |
| Total Funds carried forward | 33,165 | - | 33,165 | 33,374 |
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TRINITY BAPTIST CHURCH - SLOUGH Balance Sheet as at 31 December 2023
| 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 |
2023 £ 1,550 18,109 15,106 33,215 (1,600) 31,615 33,165 33,165 - 33,165 |
2022 £ 1,939 16,810 16,225 33,035 (1,600) 31,435 33,374 33,374 - 33,374 |
2022 £ 1,939 16,810 16,225 33,035 (1,600) 31,435 33,374 33,374 - 33,374 |
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| 33,374 | |||
| 33,374 - |
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| 33,374 |
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 24 January 2025
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TRINITY BAPTIST CHURCH - SLOUGH Notes to the Accounts for the year ended 31 December 2023
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.
| 2 Operating profit This is stated after charging: Depreciation of owned fixed assets 3 Tangible fixed assets Plant and machinery etc |
2023 £ 389 Motor vehicles |
2022 £ 484 |
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| Total |
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TRINITY BAPTIST CHURCH - SLOUGH Notes to the Accounts for the year ended 31 December 2023
| Cost At 01 January 2023 At 31 December 2023 Depreciation At 01 January 2023 Charge for the year At 31 December 2023 Net book value At 31 December 2023 At 31 December 2022 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 2023 |
£ 13,685 13,685 12,124 313 12,437 1,248 1,561 |
£ 5,500 5,500 5,122 76 5,198 302 378 2023 £ 18,109 2023 £ 1,600 2023 £ 33,165 2023 £ 33,374 (209) |
£ 19,185 |
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| 19,185 | |||
| 17,246 389 |
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| 17,635 | |||
| 1,550 | |||
| 1,939 | |||
| 2022 £ 16,810 |
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| 2022 £ 1,600 |
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| 2022 £ 33,374 |
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| 2022 42,036 (8,662) |
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| 33,165 | 33,374 |
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 2023
| TOTAL FUND 2023 £ Incoming Resources: Donations, offerings and grants 27,807 Cost of activities in furtherance of the Charity`s objective (24,940) 2,867 Administrative and support expenses (2,276) Governance costs (800) (209) Net Surplus/(Deficit) (209) |
TOTAL FUND 2022 £ 34,200 (38,314) |
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| (4,114) (3,748) (800) |
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| (8,662) | |
| (8,662) |
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TRINITY BAPTIST CHURCH - SLOUGH Statement of Financial Activities for the year ended 31 December 2023
| A. INCOMING RESOURCES Offerings and donations Interest Other income TOTAL incoming resources |
Unrestricted Restricted TOTAL FUND TOTAL FUND 2023 2023 2023 2022 £ £ 27,795 - 27,795 34,200 12 - 12 - |
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| 27,807 - 27,807 34,200 |
B. RESOURCES EXPENDED
| B. RESOURCES EXPENDED | ||||
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| Unrestricted | Restricted | TOTAL FUND | TOTAL FUND | |
| COST OF GENERATING VOLUNTARY INCOME | 2023 | 2023 | 2023 | 2022 |
| £ | £ | |||
| Activities underken directly | ||||
| Women/men ministries | 400 | - | 400 | 200 |
| Motor and travel expenses | 1,482 | 1,482 | 6,713 | |
| Church rent and rates | 2,776 | 2,776 | 6,856 | |
| Church/programme activities | 1,363 | - | 1,363 | 1,715 |
| Conference and conventions | - | - | - | 180 |
| Guest preacher | 1,790 | - | 1,790 | 3,750 |
| Subscriptions | - | - | - | - |
| Salaries/allowances | 14,600 | - | 14,600 | 12,600 |
| Church outing | 1,476 | 1,476 | ||
| Donations | - | - | - | 3,550 |
| Welfare | 1,053 | - | 1,053 | 2,750 |
| 24,940 | - | 24,940 | 38,314 | |
| Support Costs | ||||
| Travei and subsistence | - | - | - | |
| Telephone and fax | - | - | - | - |
| Printing, postage and stationery | 677 | - | 677 | 790 |
| Web development/maintenance | - | - | - | - |
| Bank charges | 52 | - | 52 | 201 |
| Insurance | - | - | - | 357 |
| Equipment expensed | 665 | - | 665 | - |
| Subscriptions | - | - | 144 | |
| Software | - | - | - | - |
| Repairs and maintenance | 370 | - | 370 | 1,772 |
| Depreciation | 389 | - | 389 | 484 |
| Sundry expenses | 123 | 123 | - | |
| 2,276 | - | 2,276 | 3,748 | |
| Total costs of generating voluntary income | 27,216 | - | 27,216 | 42,062 |
COST OF GOVERNANCE
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TRINITY BAPTIST CHURCH - SLOUGH Statement of Financial Activities for the year ended 31 December 2023
| TRINITY BAPTIST CHURCH - SLOUGH Statement of Financial Activities for the year ended 31 December 2023 |
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| Independent Accountant fee Total Expenditure |
Unrestricted Restricted TOTAL FUND TOTAL FUND 2023 2023 2023 2022 £ £ 800 - 800 800 |
| 800 - 800 800 |
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| 28,016 - 28,016 42,862 |
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