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Annual Report & Financial Statements
for the year ended
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31 December 2023
Registered Charity No. 1130964

Contents
Reference and Administrative Detai15 of the Board
Charitable Objectives
Or8anisational Structures and Decision-making Processes
Objectives and Activities
Achievements and Performance
Financial Review
Public Benefit
Independent Examiners Report
Statement of Financial Activities for the year ended 31 December 2023
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Annual Report 2023
Reference and Administrative Detalls of the Board
Name
Stanmore Baptist Church
Registered Address
Stanmore Baptist Church,
Abercorn Road,
Stanmore,
HA7 2PH
Trustees
Derin Ogunsola
William Ohene
Nila Suriakumar
Julie Bamwo
Tony Barden
Geoffrey Rose
Roshnara Jobsz
Property Trustees
London Baptist Property Board Ltd.,
235 Shaftesbury Avenue,
WC2H 8EP

Charitable Objectives
Stanmore Baptist Church is governed by a Constitution which states that the principal purpose of the charity 15 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 Church occupies premises which are held by the London BaptlSt Property Board Ltd., on Trusts which are
entirely compatible with the above object.
OrganlsatSonal Structure and Decision-making Processes
Members of the Churth are accepted in accordance with the Constitution. Baptism by immersion upon personal
profession of faith or transfer from another Baptist Church is the normal mode of entry into the membership of the
Church, though persons seeking membership who have not been baptised in this manner may, at the discretion of
the Church members, be accepted for full membership based on their own public profession of faith.
The member5 Meeting normally takes place at least four times per year and ha5 responsibility for the overall policy
of the church. As we are in pastoral transition, we hold Church meetings every other month. In accordance with the
Constitution, the members appoint Deacons, who tO8ether with the Minister. Church Secretary and Church
Treasurer (who are also appointed by the Membersl are the Trustees of the Church. We are currently in a period of
Pastoral Transition and did not have a Minister in the period covered by this report. The Trustee5 (Diaconatel are
responsible for the day-to-day running of the church's work and witness, and the financial and legal aspects of the
charity. All members are encoura8ed to take an appropriate part in the spiritual and practical tasks involved in the
furtherante of the charitable objective.
Relevant matters may be submitted to the Church meeting by the Trustees for guidance or may be raised by
members in the Church meeting for further consideration by the Trustees. Although the Constitution permit5
decisions to be made al Church meetings by appropriate majorities, the Church seeks to work by consen5US
wherever possible.
ObJectlve5 and Artlvltles
We continue to aim to show the love of jesus Christ in both word and deed and to bring people into a closer
relationship with Him as livin8 Lord.
The Church meets for activities regular public worshlp taking place at 11 a.m. on Sundays. Our seNices are friendly
and welcoming, and anybody is free to attend.
We are committed to the teaching, encouragement, welcome and inclusion of children and young people. Our
dedicated volunteers coordinate our term-time activities.. Kids Church, a parent and toddlers, group (Little Feet),
Preschool, Girls, Brigade, and other age-appropriate groups. We held an Easter Party and a Light Party in October, in
conjunction with our local Anglican Church.
We run a Tuk-Tuk Coffee van based on our premises. for both social impact and evangelistic purposes. This enables
U5 to continue our focus of moving towards our neighbours in one of the most religiously and ethnically diverse
areas of the UK. As our Tuk-Tuk is based outside we have been able to trade whenever the local schools have been
open. When the Schools were closed, we did not trade.
We have other activities aimed at the nurture and growth of Christian disciples, including a Café Connect group,
open to anyone who is available on a Tuesday afternoon,. house groups, devoted to Bible study and sharing in
fellowship. We ran various Bible Study course5, Such as Alpha which was open to all. We continue our links with the
Evangelical Alliance, the Baptist Union of Great 8ritain, London Bapt15t5 as well as with other churches, including
support for the Baptist Union Home Mission fund.

Achievements and Performance
The Church does not measure the success of its programmes only in numbers, including financial numbers. but also
in less-tangible areas like fellowship and encouragement. The Trustees remain committed to pursue its mission
purposes in 2023.
Following review, Membership wa5 at 60 at the end of 2023.
We continue to take Safeguarding training seriously. We continue to review and look at key policies including annual
risk asse5sment5.
Financlal Revlew
The Church continues to raise the funds which it needs to tarry on its activities from within its own membership and
Congregation. No wider public appeal was made for funds during the year. However, there has been a marked drop
in our donations as people have not returned to meeting in the number5 there was before.
During this time of pastoral transition, we have only 2 member5 of staff, both of whom work part-time. Our most
significant expenses were the cost5 of running our regular activities, administrative costs, and upkeep of property. In
addition, we gave £20,091 to missionary and educational support during 20231£15,830 in 20221.
The Church expressed its part in the life of the wider church by financially supporting national and international
Christian or8anisations and societies with Christian aims and object5ves compatible with the Church's own charltable
purpose.
The Church is heavily dependent on its membershlp working as volunteers in all aspects of the Church's activities,
many of which run with little or no impact on the Church's expenditure, but nevertheless contribute substantSally to
the achievement of the Church's objectives.
Our property portfolio is the Church Building, 4 freehold houses, I leasehold flat, and land on which 2 flats are built
from which we receive nominal ground rent. We continue to have a robust maintenance and improvement program
for all our properties. In 2023, we received rental income from all 4 of our freehold house5 and our leasehold flat.
The financial results for the year are set out in the accompanying financial statements. The Church made a surplus
on its operational costs of £24,511. During the year our pension liability ceased as there is no longer a pension
shortfall debt.
The Trustee5 are satisfied that they have sufficient reserves at the 8alance Sheet date, together with ongoin8
income anticipated, to enable the church to function effectively and meet future aspiration5 in the coming and
future years, We held £211,CX)3 ILBPBI in our Reserves at the end of 2023. The main church bank and cash account
stood at £50,020 at the end of the year1£70,916 at the end of 20221.
The Trustees continue to assess the major risks facing the church and are satisfied that there are policies and
mitl8ation strategies in place to minimize these risks. These include our Safeguarding (Child Protection) policie5,
Employers, and Third-Party liability insurance, plus adeqLJate buildings insurance for all freehold properties and
contents insurance for the Church and Landlord insurance for the rented flat. In addition, robust financial controls
are in place and continue to be refined, as necessary. These include formal delegation lin writing) to specif1C
individuals to authorise expenditure, together with regular scrutiny of income and expenditure Imonthly by the
Treasurer and Finance Officer) and adjustment of budgets (quarterly by the Trustees).
We continue to work on ensuring that we are fully compliant with GDPR and Safeguarding Record Keeping, which
our records being stored on a secure Cloud-based 5YStem.

Public Benefit
The trustees of Stanmore Baptist Church are aware of the Charity Commission's guidance on public benefit in The
Advancement of Religion for the Public 8enefit and have had regard to it in their administration.
The trustees believe that the work of Stanmore Baptist Church helps to promote the whole mission of the church
Ipastoral, evangelistic, social, and ecumenicall effectively, and that in doing so it provides a benefit to the public by..
The provision of sacred space5, church buildings and worship services.
The provision of public rituals and ceremonies through weddings, funerals, and dedications for children.
Contributing to the spiritual and moral education of children.
Helping to create a better society by promotin8 social cohesion and neighbourliness.
Practical expre55ion5 of our religious beliefs, including relieving poverty and advancing education.
Minlstering holistically by contributing to our members, good mental health and well-being.
Providlng comfort to the bereaved.
Written on behalf of the Trustees of Stanmore Baptist Church
signed
oLq
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Date..

Independent Examiner's Report to the Trustees of Stanmore Baptist Church.
I report on the accounts of the church for the year ended 31st December 2023 which are set out on finance
pages of the Annual Report.
Respective Responsibilities of Trustees and Examiner
The church's trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The church's trustees consider
that an audit is not required for this year under section 144121 of the Charities Act 2011 (the 2011 Actll and
that an independent examination is needed.
It is my responsibility to..
Examine the accounts under section 145 of the 2011 Actl.
To follow the procedures laid down in the General Directions given by the Charity Commissioners lunder
section 14515llbl of the 2011 Act),. and
To state whether particular matters have come to my attention.
Basis of Independent Examiner'5 report
My examination was carried out in accordance with the general Directions given by the Charity
Commission. An examination includes 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 disclosure5 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 no opinion is given as to whether the accounts present a 'true and fair view,, and the
report is limited to those matters set out in the statement below.
Independent examiner's statement
Since the gross income for the year exceeds the amount provided in section 145131 of the Act, I confirm
that l am qualified to act as Independent Examiner under the provisions of that section of the Act and that
my qualification is as shown below.
In connection wlth my examination, no matter has come to my attention..
which gives 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 wlth the accounting
requirements of the 2011 Act have not been met.. or
to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understandin8 of the
accounts to be reached.
Kevin Ogilvie
13 Evelyns Close,
Hillingdon,
Middlesex,
U88 3LR
30th January 2024

Statement of Financial Activities
Unrestricted DeslgnAted Restricted Endowment
funds
runds
funds
lunds
Totgl Prior year
funds total funds
Incomlng r88ourc6s
Incoming resourc8s from generated fund5
Voluntary income
Aclivilie5 for generating funds
Investment income
Incoming resourGe5 froffl charitab18 acllvlll8S
Youth
Other inGL¥ming re50urc85
Chlldren
Total Incom¢
$5,742
74,831
7,013
323
470
2,442
7,954
58,184
82,785
7.013
56.119
78,101
1,835
e02
517
470
3,131
342
140,130
203
11,116
203
149.494
138.378
R8sourc85 usod
C0515 of generating funds
Charitable acllvllS88
Youth
Children
Related Admin & Support
Mlnlsterlal C0515
Rental Propertles Costs
Church Building Costs
Mlnlstarlal Property C0515
Church Bullding C051$
Total exp6ndltur&
6,967
4,816
6.987
20.091
488
309
19,452
15,285
12,214
21,606
4,286
24,2BS
124,983
3,279
15,830
120
352
20.442
13.442
10.831
21.806
1.591
16.134
103,e28
15.275
488
223
19.452
15.285
12.214
21.608
4.286
86
11,869
Net Incomo 118xp8ndlturo1 r¢•our¢•¥ b•fore
transfor
25,264
17531
24,511
30.503
Tr8n•for¥
Gro$$ Iran$f•ts tsa￿een funds- In
Gr05$ Iran5fer5 betrween lund8- out
Qthor r•¢o9nlsod galns 110880
Galns on revaluauon, IIx8d 88sets, chadty'8 ovm
use
Net movement In fund•
8,700
158.2751
100,722
153,1481
109.422
1100,4221
7.397
17,3971
9.938
122,3111
46,822
24,311
46,439
Total fund• brought forward
4,518.893
74,575
4,593,468
4.547.030
Total fvnd¥ carrtod forward
4,496,582
121.397
4,617,979
4.5J3,468
R•pr•$•nt•d by
Unr¢strl¢t•d
General lund
4,498.582
4,496.582
4.318,893
D8•lgnat8d
Alph8 eic courses
Building R88eNe
Donatlons D8slgnaled
FellO￿hIp Fund
Learnlng Cornmunlty
33e
3,508
2.666
581
248
e60
49.200
2.862
11.253
2,648
521
97,708
3,304
325
97.708
3.304
325
777
5,000
5,272
5,740
2,648
530
95
777
s.000
5.272
5,740
2,648
530
95
Pension r￿ar￿&S
Projec15 Gen8ral
Refuge Coffee
Square One Club
Tuesday Fellowship I Cafe Conn8cl
Youlhlsludents

Statement of assets and liabilities
Geiieral Desl
nated Restricted Endowment
Thi5
ear
Last
ear
FIx8d a8sets- Intanglblé assets
Church Kitchen
6.414
6.414
8,414
6,414
28.020
28,020
Totals
Fixed a5so15- Tanglble as88ts
Church premises-
77 Bélmont Lane-
33 Belmont Lane-
23 Belmont Lane-
87 Ab6rcorn Road.
18 Brunel Court-
2.751,105
400,000
265,000
231.220
378,217
325.000
4,350.542
2.751.105
400.000
265.000
231.220
378.217
325,000
4,350.542
2.751,105
400,000
265.000
231.220
378.217
325.000
4.350.542
Tota18
Current a888t8. Cash at bank and In hand
Cash In hand-
Sanlander-
Refuge Cottee Ca8h-
276
34.358
1,000
14,328
48
10
15,386
1,278
48,e88
48
10
50.020
25
70.825
10
70,916
Total$
34,135
Curr*nt as$•t¥. Inv8stmont8
LBP8 -
104.091
104,991
106012
101.012
211.003
211,003
143,990
143,990
Tota18
Grand total
4 496 582
121 397
4117979
4 593 468
Analysis of income and expenditure
I'otal
Unrestrl¢led Desl
nated
Restrlet
Endowment Thls
Last
ear
INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS
Incomlng resources from generat•d funds- Voluntary Income
Donations
49.889
Gift Aid Recovered
5,853
Projects (Gift Dayl
Fellowship Fund Income
49,889
5,858
2,410
27
$8.184
44,568
7,718
2,862
972
56,119
2,410
27
2,442
Toial
55,742
Incomlng rosourc•$ from ggnorated funds - Actlvltles for gongratlng funds
Contributions for use of SBC assets
4,785
Refuge Coffee Income
Propety Rental In¢ome
4,785
7,9S4
70,046
82,785
5,300
4,595
68.206
78.101
7,954
70,046
74,831
Total
7,954
Incoming rgsources from generated funds - Invgstment Income
Bank & Deposit Interest
1,835
1,835
Total
7,013
7,013
Incomlng resources from charltablg actlvltles
Tuesday Felltswship I Cafe Connect
Outreach Incomelotherl
Light Party Income
517
517
323
442
150
10
602
323
Totsl
323
517
840

Incoming resources from charitable actlvlties - Youth
Youth don8ts.ons
470
470
470
470
Total
Other incoming resources
Legacies
3,131
3,131
Tol81
Chlldrèn
Littl¢ Ftrel Income
203
203
11,116
203
203
149,494
342
342
140.130
Total
INCOME TOTAL
138378
EXPENDITURE
Costs of g8neratlng funds
Refuge Coffee expenditure
Refuge Tuk Tuk Running Costs
2,596
2,596
4,371
6,987
1,665
1,614
3.279
Tota
6,967
Charltable actlvltles
BU Home Misslon
LallnLlnk
Al a Loss- Pet8 & Mandy English
Regular Ministry
Worship Team
AlphalMarriagelParentlng Cours98
Minor Gifts
Ho8Plt8lity
Fellowship Fund Gifts
Tu$sday Fellowship I Cafe Connect
Outroa¢h aclivili85
Pancak8 Party
Light Party
2,962
2,493
2,086
5,604
349
3,025
5,987
2,493
2,086
5,604
349
745
4,963
2,582
2,709
3,638
312
745
50
223
223
538
508
1,483
12
63
20,091
538
508
405
413
586
1,483
63
15,275
172
1S,830
Total
4.816
Charltable actlvltles - Youth
Youth Regular Mlnl$try
488
488
120
120
Total
488
Charltable actlvltles - Children
Childr8n'$ rggular Ministry
Little Feat
223
223
280
72
352
86
86
Totsl
223
309
Rèlated Adrnin & Support
Finance Officer Pay
Offic8 Administrator Pay
Other PersDevlTraining
Office Suppli08
Subscriptions
9,356
4,362
785
258
2,561
363
908
859
19,452
9,356
4,362
785
258
2,561
363
908
859
19,452
8,541
4,680
1.216
92
4,093
408
801
611
20,442
PhotocopyinglPrintingllnlgfflall
Mobile & Landline phones
Total
io

Ministerial Costs
Sen Minister pension costs
Refuge Worker Salary
Refuge Worker Employer Penslon
cost
Ministerial Mentoring
12
14,992
265
12
14.992
265
2,926
10,319
169
17
15,285
29
13.443
Total
15,285
Rental Propertles Costs
23 BL R8furblMain
87 Abercorn RdMain19n8n¢g
18 Brunel Ct- Maintenance
23 BL tax,water,ins
87 AR lax,waler,Ins
18 Brunel Ct- Tax, Water, Ins
23 Belmont Lane- L&H
67 AR L&H
1,086
1,644
2,743
427
3,652
404
1,086
1,644
2.743
427
3.652
404
361
2,769
2,588
364
3,200
328
50
2,258
12,214
2.258
12,214
Total
10,831
Rental Propertles Costs - Church Building Costs
Depro¢ialion
21606
21,606
21,606
21.606
21,606
21,606
Total
Mlnlsterlal Property Costs
778L Maintenance
33 Belmont Lane Maint8nanc•
77 BL.tax,water,Ins.
338L-tax.water,ins
77 Belmont Lane- L&H
33 Belmont Lane- L&H
2,428
2,428
641
588
629
263
455
314
692
50
183
1,591
588
629
Total
4,286
4,286
Church Bulldlng Co8t8
Church MainlRefurb
Church Refuse & In$ & walgr
Church Llghtlng&Heatlng
12,534
5,626
6,125
24,285
113,115
12,534
5,626
6,125
7,333
4,760
4.042
16.134
103,628
Total
EXPENDITURE TOTAL
124,983
GRAND TOTAL
753
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