Station Hill
Baptist Church
Annual Report
and Accounts
2025
Registered Charity number 1132165
24 Ststion Hill, Chippenham SN15 IEG

STATION HILL BAPTIST CHURCH (Registered Charity 1132165)
Annual Report and Accounts for the year ending 31 January 2025.
Annual Report for the year to 31 January 2025
This report has been collated with input from various members of the church and approved by the
Trustees. It should be read in conjunction with the accompanying independently examined financial
statements of the charity for the year ended 31 January 2025.
A) The Charity and its Governance
ststion Hill Baptist Church was formed in 1854 and has occupied the site ever since. As part of the
process of becoming a charity in 2009, the Church updated its governing document to conform to a
standard approved governing document for Baptist Union of Great Britain churches. The Charity is
governed with due regard to the Charity Commission's guidance on public benefit. Following a vote
by Members at a Special Church Meeting on 26 November 2023. The Church became a Charitsble
Incorporated Organisation with all assets and liabilities of the charity being legally transferred from
l February 2025. A separate report has been prepared forthe Charitsble Incorporated Organisation.
Objectives of the Church
The principal purpose of the Church is the advancement of the Christian faith according to the
principles of the Baptist denomination. Ststion Hill Baptist Church has a vision to be the visible
presence of Christ in Chippenham and North Wiltshire, and together with other churches to be
active in society to minister to the whole community. Our tssk 15 that we will bring people into
contact with Christ and His good news, to enable them to develop a personal relationship and
friendship with God, to be filled with the Holy Spirit and active in sharing their faith with other
people.
Trustees
The Church Meeting appoints Charity Trustees from among the church members. The Church
Meeting will appoint other Trustees in accordance with CIO regulations. The Charity Trustees who
served during the year are:
David Brown (until 18th December 2024) (Elder)
Vicky Hempstead (Treasurer)
Todd Nightingale (Minister)
Peter Whitby {Elder)
David Wright (Elder and Secretsry)
The current Chair is Peter Whitby

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Church Meetings and Church Council
The Church is governed and regulated by its own members who meet every two months in formal
Church Meetings; this is the ultimate authority for decisions under God. The Church Council consists
of a representation of members, appointed by the Church Meeting, who also meet bi-monthly
(usually two weeks prior to church meetings) to plan and carry out tasks relating to various aspects
of the life and work of the church and taking decisions more involves with the day to day running of
the church.
The church members who served on Church Council during the year were:
David Brown (Elder and representing Premises)
Charmaine Elkerton (representing Evangelism and Outreach)
Steve Hardy (Administrator until his retirement in July 2024)
Vicky Hempstead (Treasurer)
Caroline Hiorns (representing House Groups)
Rachel Lambert (Elder and representing Worship and Word)
Todd Nightingale (Minister)
Paul Phillips (representing Pastoral Care)
David Thompson (representing Seniors)
Peter Whitby (Elder)
David Wright (Elder}
Jenny Budgell (ACMA) has been re-appointed as Independent Examiner of the Financial Statements.
Safeguarding
Station Hill Baptist Church is committed to the nurturin& protettion and safeguarding of all,
especially children, young people and adults at risk. Everyone has a part to play in the prevention of
physical, sexual and emotional abuse of children and young people, and a responsibility to report
any abuse discovered or suspected. SHBC follows the 'Safe to Grow, guidance which is published by
the Baptist Union for implementing and adopting safeguarding policies and procedures when
working with children and young people.
Safeguarding Team:
Designated Person for Safeguarding: Charmoine Elkerton
Deputy Designated Person for Safeguarding: Vacant (as at 315tJonuary 2025)
Safeguarding Trustee: Peter Whitby
Administrator: Julian House
DBS Administrator: Simona Boker

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We undertake to exercise proper care in the selection and appointment of those working with
children and young people, whether in a paid role or as volunteers.
Adults who work or volunteer with children at SHBC are required to undertake Level 2 Safeguarding
training which is refreshed every 4 years. The Leadership Team (Minister, Elders, Designated and
Deputy Person for Safeguarding) undertake Level 3 training which is also refreshed every 4 years.
In addition to the above, all adults who work or volunteer with children at SHBC are required
annually to read the church's agreed procedures (including the Safeguarding Policy and good
practice guidelines) and sign to confirm they have read and understood the information.
Baptist Affiliation
The Church is part of the wider national body, the Baptist Union of Great Britain, and is also a
member of the West of England Baptist Network (Webnet). The Church pays an annual subscription
to the Baptist Union of Great Britain based upon its membership numbers. The Church also made
donations to the Webnet's Partnership in Mission fund and Baptist Missionary Society during the
year.
Church Building Trustees
The Church Building Trustees are the West of England Baptist Network Iwebnet).
B) Church Review 2024-2025
Ministry and Leadership
Todd Nightingale was welcomed as Minister in 2019 and has continued in his role as Team Leader
through the past year. His main work alongside the normal activities of a church leader is making
disciples who make disciples. This is the top priority of every follower of Christ: to put the words of
the Lord into action in our personal lives and to encourage others to do the same. A particular
intention of Todd's ministry has been the empowering and releasing of members of the church to
use their gifts in active, faith-filled obedience of the Lord. Another particular aim has been to see
the church filled with the presence of power of the Holy Spirit so that it rnay become thriving and
fruitful, just as the Lord desires.
Danelle Nightingale works two days per week as 'Growth Coach,. As a trained spiritual director with
many years, experience working in church ministry, she says; "I get to journey with other5 ifl the
deep and authentic places of their faith and life with God" Danelle is a gifted speaker who reg4Jlarly
teaches and leads our Sunday morning gatherings. She also heads up the Women's Min.'£Tr ieam.

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During the year, Danelle was accredited as a Locally Recognised Minister by Webnet (the West of
England network of Baptist churches) and was fully supported by the SHBC family.
We were privileged to hold one wedding during the year, and to admit and welcome several people
into membership.
Worship
Our Sunday gatherings are a rich time of teaching and worship, where a multi-voiced style of service
is encouraged (by this we mean times of open prayer and praise, space for prophetic words and
pictures, and member participation in various ways).
We have developed a monthly pattern of gatherings wlth a variety of expressions of worship and
fellowship:
Weekly worship on Sunday morning {including Eden kids for primary-aged children)
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Big Family Church (BFC): I Sunday afternoon
Bring and Share Lunch: 2nd Sunday (often including Communion)
Sunday Afternoon Fellowship {SAF):3 Sunday afternoon
Evening Worship: 4th Sunday evening (Spirit-led, open worship)
We are grateful to all members (and occasional visitors) who have contributed to the worship,
preachin8 and teaching ministry of the Church.
th
Throughout this year, we continued the pattern of '5 Sunday Fellowship, whereby the church is
open for fellowship, but no formal gathering takes place. This enables team members to rest and
allows people an opportunity to fellowship with other local churches at their services.
Prayer
SHBC is committed to the importance and power of prayer so, in addition to prayer during our
regular gatherings, we endeavour to create regular opportunities for the church to meet for
corporate themed prayer.
Weekly opportunitles include early prayers on Saturday mornings and twice-weekly prayer meetings
on Zoom. The monthly Sunday afternoon/evening prayer meeting usually takes a topical focus on
subjects such as the persecuted church, areas of conflict etc. During the year we have held two
prayer weekends wlth prayer stations being set up to offer guided prayer for those who wish to
participate. These have been well attended.
PrayerNet is an internal ministry that enables and encourages individual prayer for the specific
needs of our fellowship and those known to them.
Prayer Café runs every Saturday morning and has continued to grow through the year with up to 60
people in attendance. We have been really blessed by seeing more of our regulars attending Church

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on Sundays and some going through the waters of Baptism. Prayer Cafe is a welcoming and safe
place for all. A variety of activities are available including a themed craft table for children, board
games and live music. We also provide space for those that want to chat, unwind or relax. This year
we had a Christmas party with festive food, Christmas crafts, live music and Carol singing
House Groups and Pastoral Care
House Groups are a first line for pastoral care and exploring and sharing faith together. Our seven
groups meet at a variety of times and have different styles suited to the needs of the members.
Some groups discuss notes based on the Sunday teaching programme whilst others study Bible
books or themes of their choosing. We are currently undergoing a I:1 pastoral survey with all
members learning about their personal growth as a Christian, their gifts, how they currently use
them and how they may like to in the future.
The Pastoral Care Team is a small group of people who endeavour to keep in touch with and pray for
those who are experiencing health issues, especially (although not exclusively) those who are not in
a House Group. The team meets monthly to keep up to date with individual's circumstances and to
pray for them. They ensure that those who have diff iculty getting out recelve a phone call at least
once a week. Cards are also sent out to those who are experiencing various forms of trauma
Teaching and Discipleship
The Church reco8nises the importance of solid Bible-based teaching. Over the course of the year, we
continued and concluded an extended series on Mark's gospel, a mini-series on 'Unsung Heroes of
the Old Testament,, an Advent series on the theme of 'Gifts' and a short series on the book of Ruth.
Discipleship at all stages of people's faith journey is a priority and thls is often best done in small
groups or one to one.
The Women's Ministry is Sed by a team of 5 women who, primarily, plan and run various gatherings,
some of which are focused on spiritual growth and encouragement with worship, teaching and
prayer, and some of which are primarily social in nature. Over the year we organised and ran a
weekend residential retreat for 30 women, an afternoon gathering for teaching and fellowship at
the church premises, an afternoon tea, and a Christmas Party. The women who join us for these
events are from the SHBC family as well as their friends.
The Men's Gathering ministry continues with milestone events every two to three months such as
Clay-Pigeon Shoots and Quiz & Curry nights designed to bring non-christian friends and family. plus
the huge annual CVM Gatherings at a field near Swindon and our own Barnstorm events &0 help
guys draw nearer to God in a fun environment. Between each of these we meet regularw for
breakfast, ensuring there is something on every month. We tend to gather 20-50 guys for each of
these events; and even have a 'Top-Bloke' trophy that we pass around, awarding it to someo--.,e who
has either achieved something significant or triumphed in some adversity. Many gu￿ a￿ now

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feeling better able to invite their mates to come along too.
Mission and Outreach
Missio Dei is Latin for the Mission of God. We are commissioned to love God first and love our
neighbours. to do this, we need to speak a language that people understsnd and can relate to. The
'Talking Jesus, report {2022) suggests that communities like individual Christians but are sceptical of
institutions. To reach our context practically, thls can look like serving people in a store or buying
someone's shopping; buying coffee for a homeless person or purchasing a 'Big Issue, magazine; an
invitation to a church service or to our homes for a meal. or providing and being a safe space for a
vulnerable individual.
During this year, SHBC has initiated and/or participated in several outreach ministries to connect
with our local community. Joint ventures with other churches included: praying around the town;
supporting an Alpha course ISHBC runs Alpha biennially); a Good Friday service in the town centre.
facilitating 'The Extreme Tour, (music outreach concluding with a concert). SHBC has started our
own 'Hug Ministry, and delivered The Bible Course (Bible Society}.
Children and Young People
God has blessed us with a small but growing number of children attending our Sunday gatherings,
most of whom are primary age. In the absence of a Children and Families Leader, Vicky Hempstead
and Rachel Bowers lead the Eden Kids work, with the help of several assistants.
Teaching, while giving them lifestyle examples of how to grow and to live in faith, is a dynamic work.
The children join the early part of our Sunday gatherings and then go out to 'Eden Kid< for their
age-appropriate teaching and activitles.
It has been good to maintsin our Toddler group for a further year although we have had to reduce
from two weekly sessions to one. The parents enjoy coming and the space and toys are ideal for
young children. We consider it to be an effective way to share the love and goodness of God to those
who can be struggling with the awesome task of bringing up children. We have 30 families registered
and, when children get older and leave, they are always soon replaced. We aim to link in with Big
Family Church, always recommending it to the families. The morning includes free play, snack time
where we give all the children a small plate of fruit and biscuits, with coffee and biscuits for the
adults. After some more free play and 'tidy up time, there is a story followed by some singing.
The Toddler team has reduced in number and the future of the group is uncertain without more
leaders and helpers. It is a good presence, and we look forward to seeing how God leads us in the
future.

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There are several people from SHBC who participate in 'Open the Book, assemblies in local primary
schools. 'Prayer Spaces in Schools,, is another initiative which some members have participated in-
providing opportunities for children to encounter God through prayer in their school.
We continue to advertise and pray for a Children and Families Leader and trust the Lord will provide
the right person in his perfect timing.
Seniors
The 'senior' members of our church family continue to be actively engaged in the life and work of
SH8C, for which we are grateful to them and to the Lord. several of the church's activities are
supported or led by senior members, and many expressions of outreach is heavily dependent on
them {e.g. Prayer Cafe, Toddlers, BFC and Saturday Morning Prayers). The care and support of our
Seniors is led and staffed by them; SAF, the Pastoral Care Team and Daytime House Groups (DHG).
One House Group now meets in a local Christian Care Home and has been joined by some of the
resldents.
The numbers attending SAF and DHG meetings has fallen: some have been promoted to Glory,
others are now dependent on personal care. The upside to this fall in numbers is that many who
now quallfy as 'seniors' attend our Sunday morning worship and the evening House Groups.
At Saturday Mornin8 Prayer time we have been reading through Galatians for our devotions, I was
particularly touched by Paul's summing up in chapter 6, verses 9 and 10:
.let us not grow weary (lose heart> of doing good, for in due season we wlll reap, if we do not give
up. So ..... let us do good to everyone, and especially to those who are of the household of faith.,
I belleve my fellow Seniors would agree with me that we are not 'losing heart, or 'giving up, doing
good. Senior Citizenship does not come alone, we increasingly get tlred (weary), now having to
'manage our resources more carefully. Please come and share the work of 'doin8 good, with us.
Community Organisations
In addition to our own activities, our facilities continue to be used by wider community organisations
including a counselling support group for young people, a weekly Christians Against Poverty cafe and
keep fit classes which is run by one of our former members.
Thanks
We particularly wish to note the hard work of many people, the many hours of service freefy and
willingly given, all the offerings brought to God for the work of his Kingdom, and the time t>eople
have given to prayer and working with others. Thank you. We are grateful to God.

STATION HILL BAPTIST CHURCH (Registered Charity 1132165)
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C) Church Financial Report
Financial Summary
Our accounts for 202412025 show that the Church remains in an overall good financial position. We
are grateful to many members who give generously to the work of the Church during the period
which has allowed us to carry-on the activities noted above.
Core giving has remained stable in the year, with reductions in donations experienced because of a
gift day that was held in 2023, which was not repeated in 2024. Overall, before loan repayments,
we received net income in the year of c. £41,000. Given the cash balances held in excess of our
general reserves, additional loan payments were made leading to an overall reduction in the
outstanding loan balances from £99,000 to £42,000 in the perlod, strengthening the long-term
financial outlook of the Church.
During 2024 the Church has been reincorporated as a charitable incorporated organisation, and all
assets and liabilities of this charity will be transferred across to the new organisation from the I
February 2025. In anticipation of that £20,000 was transferred to the new organisation prior to the
31 January 2025 to enable payments to be made from that date.
Principal Funding Sources
The main source of funding for the Church Revenue Account Is offerings given by members of the
congregation.
Reserves Policy
The Church has adopted a formal reseniing policy in line wlth Charity Commission guidance.
General Reserve
Liquid funds will be held to ensure that the committed running costs of the church (salary and manse
costs plus essential church utility and insurance payments and loan repayments) could be met for 3
months in the unforeseen event of the need to wind up the charity. This would enable the Trustees
to take appropriate action to stem the costs by giving notice to employees of the church andlor to
liquidate other assets to meet liabilities.
Restricted Funds
We will continue the practice of holding funds for mission work in restricted fund5 set aparr from
our general funds. The restricted mission funds include our mission tenth (IO¥o of our general gNing
that is set aside for mission work including training people for mission), donations collected for
missionaries that the church regularly supports, and our Fellowship Fund to meet the neecs c. "those
in our Church fellowship.

STATION HILL BAPTIST CHURCH (Registered Charity 1132165)
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Signature and Declaration
I declare, in my capacity as a Trustee, that:
The Trustees have approved the report above; and
Have authorised me to sign it on their behalf.
Signed:
Name: Peter Whltby
Date".22 September 2025
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Annual Report and Accounts for the year ending 31 January 2025.
Station Hill Baptist Church
Independent Examiner's Report
for the year ending 31 January 2025
Respective
responslbilitles of
trustees and
examlner
The trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The charity's trustees
consider that an audlt is not ￿qUIred for this year under section 144 of the Charities Act 2011
(the Charlties Act) and that an Independent examination is needed, The charity's gross did not
exceed £250,000 and l am quallfied to undertake the examination by being a quallfied member
of CIMA.
It Is my re5ponslbility to:
examine the accounts under section 145 of the Charlties Act,
to follow the procedures lald down in the 8eneral Directions glven by the Charity
Commi551on (under section 14515llbll of the Charlties Act, and
to State whether partlcular matters have come to my attention
Basls of
Independent
examlner's
ststement
My examinatlon was carried out In accordance wlth 8eneral Dlrectlons 8lven by the Charitv
Commisslon. An examination Includes a review of the accountlng records kept by the charlty
and a comparlson of the accounts presented with those records. It also Includes conslderatlon
of any unusual Items or disclosures In the accounts, and seeking explanatlons from the trustees
concernln8 any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provlde all the evldence that
would be required in an audlt, and consequently no oplnion Is given as to whether the accounts
present a 'true and falr, vlew and the report Is Ilmlted to those matters set out In the statement
below.
Independent
examlner's
statement
In connection with my examlnation, no materlal matters have come to my attentlon whlch gives
me cause to belleve that in, any material re5pert:
accountlng records were not kept In accordance wlth section 386 of the Companles Act
2006; or
the accounts do not accord with such records; or
the accounts do not comply wlth relevant accounting requirements under sectlon 396 of
the Companie5 Act 2006 other than any requirement that the accounts give a 'true and
fairf view which Is not a matter consldered as part of an Independent examlnatlon; or
the accounts have not been prepared in accordance with the Charities SORP IFRS1021.
I have come across no other rnatters in connertion with the examination to whlch attention
should be drawn In this report in order to enable a proper understsnding of the accounts to be
reached.
signed:
Jenny Budgell,
MA
Dated-
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STATION HILL BAPTIST CHURCH (Registered Charity 1132165)
Annual Report and Accounts for the year ending 31 January 2025.
Statement of Flnancial Activitles for the year ended 31 January 2025
Mission
Unrestricted
Funds
Funds {restrlcted)
Note
2025
2024
Incoming Resources
Donations and legacies
Gift aid
Charitable activities
Rental income/other
Total
Expenditure on:
Charitable activlties
Transfer of funds to CIO
Total
Transfer
Net Income/(expendlture)
122,712
27.502
36,833
3,008
949
159,545
30,510
949
707
40,790 191,711
183,141
35,743
707
150,921
1,375
220,259
109,369
20,000
129,369
38,447
147,816
20,000
167,816
154,245
38,447
154,245
21,552
2,343
23,895
66,014
Reconcillatlon of funds:
Total funds brought forward
Total funds carrled foThvard
371,136
, 392,688
8,799 379,935
11,142 403,830
313,921
379,935
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STATION HILL BAPTIST CHURCH (Registered Charity 1132165)
Annual Report and Accounts for the year ending 31 January 2025.
Balance Sheet as at 31 January 2025
Note
2025
2024
Flxed assets
Tangible assets
Total fixed assets
390,090
390,090
391,352
391,352
Current assets
Debtors & Prepayments
Cash at bank and in hand
Total current assets
8,253
50,335
58,588
9,570
80.942
90,512
Llabilities
Credltors: Amounts falling due wlthln one
year
Net assets less current Ilabllltles
Credltors: Amounts fallin8 due in greater
than one year
Total net assets
(20,848) (20,929)
427,837
460,935
(24,000) {81,0001
403,830
379,935
The funds of the charlty:
Restrlcted funds
Unrestricted funds
Total charlty funds
11,142
392,688
403,830
8,799
371,136
379,935
Signed by one or more trustees:
Name: Peter Whltbv
Date 2210912025
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STATION HILL BAPTIST CHURCH (Registered Charity 1132165)
Annual Report and Accounts for the year ending 31 January 2025.
Note I: Basis of preparatlon
Bosis of accounting
These accounts have been prepared on the basis of historic cost in accordance with:
Accounting and Reporting by Charities- Statement of Recommended Practice (SORP 2015)
and with Section IA"Small Entitieg, of Financial Reporting Standard 102 (FRS 1021
and with the Charities Act.
Note 2: Accounting policie5
Recognition of incoming resources
These are included in the Statement of Financial Activities (SOFA) when the charity becomes entitled
to the resources and when the trustees are virtually certain they will receive the resources and when
the monetary value can be measured with sufficient reliability.
Gronts and donations (including gift aid)
Where incoming resources have related expenditure {as with fundraising or contratt Income) the
Incoming resources and related expenditure are reported gross in the SOFA. Incoming resources
from tax reclaims are included in the SOFA at the same time as the gift to which they relate.
Donated services andfacilities
These would only be Included in incoming resources (with an equivalent amount in resources
expended) where the benefit to the charity is reasonably quantifiable, measurable and material.
Volunteer help
The value of any voluntary help received is not included in the accounts but is described in the
trustees, annual report.
Liability recognition
Liabilities are recognised as soon as there is a legal or constructive obligation committing the charity
to pay out resources.
Tangiblefixed assetsfor use by charity
These are capitalised if they can be used for more than one year, and cost at least £500. They are
valued at cost or a reasonable value on receipt.
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Note 3: Expenditure on charltable artlvlty {Church Revenue Fund}
2025
2024
Admlnlstration expenses
Equipment
Fabric
Insurance
Manse
Staff costs
Sundries
Visitin8 speakers
Youth work
6.202
1,877
14,260
5,302
4,125
9,009
2,386
3,697
70,012
12,161
180
622
107,494
4,127
64,013
15,822
250
334
109,369
Note 3b: Staff costs
2025
2024
Salary
Social securlty
Penslons- defined beneflt
Pensions- defined contribution
49.650
8,128
51,990
10,882
1,002
6,138
70,012
6,235
64,013
The defined beneflt penslon payment made in 2024 relates to a final payment made by the Church to the
Baptist Pension Scheme {"the scheme"), to end anyfuture Ilabilities for deficit payments to the scheme. These
costs related to three past ministers who are retired pensloners and two past ministers who have dependent
pensioners In the scheme.
Note 4: Oetalls of certaln Items of expendlture
Trustee expenses
2025
2024
None
Number of trustees who were paid expenses
Nature of the expenses
Total amount paid
None
Énll
£nll
None of the trustees have been paid any remuneration or received any other benefits from Station
Hill Baptist Church as part of their role as Trustee.
Fee for examination of the accounts
2025
£nil
2024
£nil
Independent examiner's fees
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STATION HILL BAPTIST CHURCH (Registered Charity 1132165)
Annual Report and Accounts for the year ending 31 January 2025.
Note 5: Movement in funds
Balance
Incoming
31 January Resources
2024
Resources
Expended
Transfers
in/lout}
Balance
31 January
2025
Church Revenue fund
371,136
150,921
{129,369)
392,688
Mlsslon Funds (restrlcted)
ARM
608
2,878
4,488
635
190
4,951
7,472
4,030
8,221
16,116
40,790
15,1761
16,6201
14,362)
{8,5191
113,7701
138,4471
383
3,730
4.156
337
2,536
11,142
Colletted funds
Fellowship fund
Provls Fund
Mission tenth
8,799
Total
379,935
191,711
1167,816)
403,830
Note 6: Flxed Assets
2025
Equlpment Property
2024
Equlpment
Property
Cost
At l February
Addltions
Disposals
At 31 January
390,000
10,007
390,000
10,007
390,000
10,007
390,000
10,007
Depreclation
At l February
Depreclation
Disposals
At 31 January
8,655
1,262
6,779
1,876
9,917
8,655
Openlng net book value as at l February
Closing net book value as at 31 January
390,000
390,000
1,35Z
90
390,000
390,000
3,228
1,352
Equipment is depreciated over 3 years on a straight-llne basis.
SHBC additionally owns the Baptist Church on Station Hill. This is not recognised on the balance sheet as
there is no reliable valuation for the bullding available.
Subsequent to the balance sheet date, on l February 2025, all assets and liabilities of the charity were
transferred acrossto the newly formed Charitable Incorporated Organisation (charity number: 1208219). See
note 10.
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Note 7: Debtors and prepayments
The debtors and prepayments balance of £8,253 {2024: £9,570) includes £6,544 {2024: £7,936) relating to
gift-aid receivable from HMRC. Thls is expected to be re￿iVed within one year.
Note 8.. Loans
Durlngthe yearended 31 January 2025, SHBC paid £15,00012024: £8,000) of the outstandlng congregatlonal
loan leaving a balance of £15,000 outstandlng (2024: £30,000). This is a long-term loan which has no fixed
date for settlement.
Durln8 the year, SHBC pald £42,00012024: £27,750) off the £180,000 10-year interest free loan leaving
balance of £27,000 outstanding12024: £69,000). £18,000 of loan repayments are due to be paid within the
next 12 months.
Subsequent to the balance sheet date, on l February 2025, all assets and liabilitles of the charity were
transferred acrossto the newly formed Charitable Incorporated Organisatlon (charity number: 12082191. See
note 10.
Note 9: Related party tran5actlons
There have been no related party transactlons durlng 202512024: none).
Note 10: Post balance sheet event
Subsequent to the balance sheet date, on l February 2025, all assets and Ilabi1Stles of the charity were
transferred across to the newly formed Charitable Incorporated Organlsatlon (charlty number: 1208219)
under the same name, Statlon HIS1 Baptlst Church, whlch wlll be used to run the work of the charlty In future.
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