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2022-12-31-accounts

Charity number: 1132492

SHOEBURYNESS AND THORPE BAY BAPTIST CHURCH

UNAUDITED

TRUSTEES' REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022

SHOEBURYNESS AND THORPE BAY BAPTIST CHURCH

CONTENTS

Page
Reference and administrative details of the charity, its trustees and advisers 1
Trustees' report 2 - 6
Independent examiner's report 7 - 8
Statement of financial activities 9
Balance sheet 10
Notes to the financial statements 11 - 27

SHOEBURYNESS AND THORPE BAY BAPTIST CHURCH

REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS OF THE CHARITY, ITS TRUSTEES AND ADVISERS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022

Trustees Trustees
Rev D Mayne
S Evans
M Wallace (term ended 5 July 2022)
D Hardingham
A Keshiro (resigned 21 October 2022)
A Churton
K Peters
M Arnold (appointed 5 July 2022)
S Prinsloo (term ended 5 July 2022)
Charity registered
number
1132492
Principal office
90 Thorpedene Gardens
Shoeburyness
Southend on Sea
Essex
SS3 9JD
Accountants
Venthams
Chartered Accountants
Millhouse
32 - 38 East Street
Rochford
Essex
SS4 1DB
Bankers
National Westminster Bank
132 High Street
Southend on Sea
Southend on Sea
Essex
SS1 1JX
The Co-operative Bank
PO Box 250
Delf House
Southway
Skelmersdale
WN8 6WT

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SHOEBURYNESS AND THORPE BAY BAPTIST CHURCH

TRUSTEES' REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022

The Trustees present their annual report together with the financial statements of the charity for the year ended 31 December 2022. The trustees confirm that the annual report and financial statements of the charity comply with current statutory requirements, the requirements of the charity's governing document and the provisions of the Statement of Recommended Practice (SORP), applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effective 01 January 2015).

Objectives and activities

a. Policies and objectives

The principal purpose of the Church is the advancement of the Christian faith according to the principles of the Baptist denomination.

As a Member of the Baptist Union of Great Britain the Church subscribes to the Union’s Declaration of Principle which is: -

  1. “That our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ, God manifest in the flesh, is the sole and absolute authority in all matters pertaining to faith and practice, as revealed in the Holy Scriptures, and that each church has liberty, under the guidance of the Holy Spirit, to interpret and administer His laws.

  2. That Christian Baptism is the immersion in water into the name of the Father, the Son and Holy Spirit, of those who have professed repentance towards God and faith in our Lord Jesus Christ who died for our sins according to the Scriptures; was buried, and rose again on the third day.

  3. That it is the duty of every disciple to bear personal witness to the gospel of Jesus Christ, and to take part in the evangelisation of the world.”

In setting objectives and planning for activities, the Trustees have given due consideration to general guidance published by the charity commission relating to public benefit and in particular the guidance on charities for the advancement of religion.

b. Activities undertaken to achieve objectives

The church is affiliated to the Baptist Union of Great Britain, is a member of the Eastern Baptist Association, and remains committed to the Southend Area Baptist Network. The formal membership of the church numbers approximately 225 with additional people regularly attending without becoming formal members. There are new people attending each week and after difficult period over recent years, the church is growing again.

Over the course of the year Sunday mornings have continued to come back to life following the pandemic, with a full year of on-site and on-line worship. Sermon series’ have focused on the book of Deuteronomy, Michael Curry’s teaching in his book ‘Love is the Way’, and on the main events of the Christian calendar such as Lent, Easter, Pentecost, Advent, and Christmas. Over the summer months we revived our ‘Why I Am A Christian’ services, with six people from the church sharing their own stories of faith.

Many people in the church continue to meet regularly in small groups during the week, and the weekly Bible Study continues to grow. 2022 also saw the return of our on-site Lent Talks, inviting people from outside the church to come and share about their ministry.

In March we returned to the High Leigh conference centre for a Church Weekend, with teaching from Rev John Good from Luke’s Gospel; this was an excellent time of building community and learning together. Throughout the year we have also hosted events as part of the work of the HeartEdge network.

In March we also launched a new monthly midweek service, which is followed by a light lunch. This is gradually growing and has had an encouraging start.

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SHOEBURYNESS AND THORPE BAY BAPTIST CHURCH

TRUSTEES' REPORT (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022

Objectives and activities (continued)

In November we launched ‘Hope & Hospitality’, which is our new vision/framework for the coming years. Agreed by members earlier in the year, Hope & Hospitality lays out our priorities and areas of focus, which all seek to build on what we have learnt in recent years as well as what we hope to see in the future.

Pastoral care continues to be a significant part of our life together. Building on the work of Pastoral Team, we hope to call a new Pastor to help with this work in 2023. Our Parish Nursing ministry continues to thrive, particularly the work with those suffering with dementia.

Our work in the local community continues, with our weekly distribution centre sessions with Southend Foodbank providing a vital service. MUNCH continues to tackle holiday hunger and encourage families to cook together through the provision of recipe bags.

The work with Children, Youth and Families remains a key way the church engages with our local community, with many children and young people attending midweek groups and Sunday activities. With the receipt of grant funding during the year, we have also been able to partner with a local therapy practice to provide mental health support to young people who would otherwise not be able to access it.

As part of our ongoing commitment to social justice and inclusion, the church has been active in supporting other churches becoming affirming and registering for Same-Sex marriages during the year. We continue to work towards an Eco Church Gold award, and are exploring ongoing ways of engaging with issues of racial justice. .

The church continues to rent out 1 Lambourn Close and used this rental income to help fund improvement works on the church buildings throughout the year. The launch of The Shoebury Book Shed in March raised a small amount of money each month, as well as providing a new way of engaging with the community.

Our premises are well used across the week. We have agreed to install solar panels to reduce our carbon footprint and our energy costs and hope this will happen soon into 2023. Members agreed to purchase a neighbouring plot of land but this not did not progress due to the number of restrictions being placed on the land which made its purchase far less viable.

Achievements and performance

a. Key performance indicators

The Church is grateful to its members for donating generously to allow the Church to fulfil its programme of activities in the local area and to support its mission partners further afield. Of its £328,212 income (predominantly achieved through donations and associated Gift Aid tax recovery) the church has provided grants to other organisations of £17,700.

b. Review of activities

The Trustees recognise that these aspects can be difficult to measure and that the church does not take numerical or financial figures as the prime way of assessing the church’s mission and ministry. Much of the work of the church is more difficult to measure in tangible ways, such as people growing in their faith, or more people in the local community being blessed.

An operating budget is approved annually and the day to day finances are administered by the Finance Administrator. Finance reports are provided monthly to the trustees, and shared at regular intervals with all church members.

Remuneration of employed staff is set by trustees, and is agreed by all church members as part of approving the operating budget for the year. The church is heavily reliant on members and others who serve as volunteers across all aspects of the church’s work. Many groups and activities have little impact on the church’s expenditure but contribute significantly to the furthering of the church’s objectives.

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SHOEBURYNESS AND THORPE BAY BAPTIST CHURCH

TRUSTEES' REPORT (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022

Achievements and performance (continued)

General fund income for 2022 was £253,178 (2021 - £263,192) and related expenditure excluding property depreciation was £313,262 (2021 - £271,836) resulting in a deficit of £60,084 for 2022 (2021 - deficit of £8,644). Total income, including general fund, designated funds and restricted funds for 2022 was £328,212 (2021 - £311,146) with expenditure of £422,388 (2021 - £360,713), which resulted in a net deficit for the year of £94,176 (2021 - net deficit £49,567). Details of income and expenditure can be found in the Statement of Financial Activities and the associated notes.

Total reserves at the end of the year are £2,359,995 (2021 - £2,472,425), of which £48,508 (2021 - £35,800) are restricted. Unrestricted cash reserves at the end of the year are £99,683 (2021 - £132,431), well in excess of that required by the reserves policy which is set out below.

There are no commitments or guarantees requiring disclosure.

STBBC continues to support, connect with, and work alongside a number of networks and organisations across the UK. As well as supporting the Baptist Union’s Home Mission appeal, we support the work of Christians Against Poverty, HeartEdge, the Ozanne Foundation, and Southend Foodbank. We continue to support a family church planting in Poole, and we consistently seek to offer support and help to other churches, particularly through the Southend Area Baptist Network.

Beyond the UK, we continue to support the work of BMS World Mission, particularly the Spears family in Chad, and Reach Out to the Child and their ongoing work in South Africa. During 2021 we completed a period of years supporting 28 Too Many and their work of ending FGM.

Financial review

a. Going concern

Although the charity has been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, the Trustees have a reasonable expectation that the Charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. For this reason, they continue to adopt the going concern basis in preparing the financial statements.

b. Reserves policy

The trustees have agreed a reserves policy which is broadly equivalent to 4 month's direct costs and support costs.

The Trustees regularly review the reserves policy as part of the review of all finance policies. Recommendations are made to the church and agreed by the members at a Church Members' meeting.

c. Principal risks and uncertainties

The principal financial risk to the church is a significant drop in income as a result of changes to the donor base or changes in circumstances which reduce the ability of donors to give to the church at current levels. The trustees continue to monitor the level of donations as well as other risks to income such as those from national and global economic changes and the impact of health crises and conflicts.

d. Principal funding

Financial responsibility for the work of the Church rests with its members and the regular congregation through free-will offerings.

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SHOEBURYNESS AND THORPE BAY BAPTIST CHURCH

TRUSTEES' REPORT (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022

Structure, governance and management

a. Constitution

Shoeburyness and Thorpe Bay Baptist Church was registered as a charity on 05 November 2009 under Charity Registered Number 1132492, and is constituted under a Trust deed.

The Church is governed and regulated by its own members. All significant aspects of the work of the Church are subject to the approval of the Church Meeting. Members of the Church are accepted into membership in accordance with the Constitution, which requires them to profess their faith in Jesus Christ.

b. Methods of appointment or election of Trustees

The Leadership Team and Pastors were for a number of years the sole Trustees of the Church. In 2013 the Church voted for a Trustee Board to be set up, to relieve the Leadership Team of these responsibilities. Trustees are appointed at a Church Members Meeting and have responsibility for the charitable governance of the Church.

c. Organisational structure and decision-making policies

During 2022 one member of staff moved on, two moved into adjusted roles with more responsibility, and it was agreed to begin the search for a new part-time Pastor for Caring & Serving Ministries to join the team in 2023. We continue to be a Living Wage employer.

At the end of 2022 the staff team consisted of: Lead Pastor Executive Assistant to the Lead Pastor (job share) Pastor for Children & Families Youth Worker & A.V. Technician Parish Nurse Finance Administrator Operations Manager Operations Team (Caretaker) Operations Team Assistant Operations Team (Housekeeper)

Plans for future periods

Following the launch of Hope & Hospitality in the autumn of 2022, our main priorities for the coming years are to:

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SHOEBURYNESS AND THORPE BAY BAPTIST CHURCH

INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022

Independent examiner's report to the Trustees of Shoeburyness and Thorpe Bay Baptist Church ('the Charity')

I report to the charity Trustees on my examination of the accounts of the Charity for the year ended 31 December 2022.

Responsibilities and basis of report

As the Trustees of the Charity you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 ('the 2011 Act').

I report in respect of my examination of the Charity's accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination I have followed the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act.

Independent examiner's statement

Since the Charity's gross income exceeded £250,000 your examiner must be a member of a body listed in section 145 of the 2011 Act. I confirm that I am qualified to undertake the examination because I am a member of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants, which is one of the listed bodies.

Your attention is drawn to the fact that the Charity has prepared the accounts in accordance with Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) in preference to the Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice issued on 1 April 2005 which is referred to in the extant regulations but has been withdrawn.

I understand that this has been done in order for the accounts to provide a true and fair view in accordance with the Generally Accepted Accounting Practice effective for reporting periods beginning on or after 1 January 2015.

I have completed my examination. I confirm that no matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect:

  1. accounting records were not kept in respect of the Charity as required by section 130 of the 2011 Act; or

  2. the accounts do not accord with those records; or

  3. the accounts do not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the form and content of accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement that the accounts give a 'true and fair' view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination.

I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.

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SHOEBURYNESS AND THORPE BAY BAPTIST CHURCH

STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022

Note
Income from:
Donations and legacies
3
Charitable activities
4
Investments
5
Total income
Expenditure on:
Charitable activities
7
Total expenditure
Net (expenditure)/income before net
(losses)/gains on investments
Net (losses)/gains on investments
Net (expenditure)/income
Transfers between funds
16
Net movement in funds
Reconciliation of funds:
Total funds brought forward
Net movement in funds
Total funds carried forward
Unrestricted
funds
2022
£
194,987
78,302
1,826
275,115
385,759
385,759
(110,644)
(18,254)
(128,898)
3,761
(125,137)
2,436,625
(125,137)
2,311,488
Restricted
funds
2022
£
15,515
37,582
-
53,097
36,629
36,629
16,468
-
16,468
(3,761)
12,707
35,800
12,707
48,507
Total
funds
2022
£
210,502
115,884
1,826
328,212
422,388
422,388
(94,176)
(18,254)
(112,430)
-
(112,430)
2,472,425
(112,430)
2,359,995
Total
funds
2021
£
227,678
81,037
2,431
311,146
360,713
360,713
(49,567)
13,260
(36,307)
-
(36,307)
2,508,732
(36,307)
2,472,425

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2022 2021
Note E E
Fixed assets
Tangible assets 12 2,090,566 2,160,287
2,090,566 2,160,287
Current
assets
Debtors 47,144 46,609
Investments 90,309 107,654
Cash at bank and in hand 148,191 168,231
285,644 322,494
Creditors: amounts falling due within one
year 15 (16,215) (10,356)
Net current
assets 269,429 312,138
Total net assets 2,359,995 2,472,425
Charity
funds
Restrictedfunds 16 48,507 35,800
Unrestrictedfunds 16 2,311,488 2,436,625
Totalfunds 2,359,995 2,472,425

SHOEBURYNESS AND THORPE BAY BAPTIST CHURCH

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022

1. General information

Shoeburyness and Thorpe Bay Baptist Church is a registered charity in the United Kingdom. The registered number of the charity and the principal office can be found on the company information page.

2. Accounting policies

2.1 Basis of preparation of financial statements

The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the Charities SORP (FRS 102) - Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effective 1 January 2015), the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) and the Charities Act 2011.

The financial statements have been prepared to give a 'true and fair' view and have departed from the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 only to the extent required to provide a 'true and fair' view. This departure has involved following the Charities SORP (FRS 102) published on 16 July 2014 rather than the Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice effective from 1 April 2005 which has since been withdrawn.

Shoeburyness and Thorpe Bay Baptist Church meets the definition of a public benefit entity under FRS 102. Assets and liabilities are initially recognised at historical cost or transaction value unless otherwise stated in the relevant accounting policy.

2.2 Income

All income is recognised once the Charity has entitlement to the income, it is probable that the income will be received and the amount of income receivable can be measured reliably.

The recognition of income from legacies is dependent on establishing entitlement, the probability of receipt and the ability to estimate with sufficient accuracy the amount receivable. Evidence of entitlement to a legacy exists when the Charity has sufficient evidence that a gift has been left to them (through knowledge of the existence of a valid will and the death of the benefactor) and the executor is satisfied that the property in question will not be required to satisfy claims in the estate. Receipt of a legacy must be recognised when it is probable that it will be received and the fair value of the amount receivable, which will generally be the expected cash amount to be distributed to the Charity, can be reliably measured.

Grants are included in the statement of financial activities on a receivable basis. The balance of income received for specific purposes but not expended during the period is shown in the relevant funds on the balance sheet. Where income is received in advance of entitlement of receipt, its recognition is deferred and included in creditors as deferred income. Where entitlement occurs before income is received, the income is accrued.

2.3 Expenditure

Expenditure is recognised once there is a legal or constructive obligation to transfer economic benefit to a third party, it is probable that a transfer of economic benefits will be required in settlement and the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably. Expenditure is classified by activity. The costs of each activity are made up of the total of direct costs and shared costs, including support costs involved in undertaking each activity. Direct costs attributable to a single activity are allocated directly to that activity. Shared costs which contribute to more than one activity and support costs which are not attributable to a single activity are apportioned between those activities on a basis consistent with the use of resources. Central staff costs are allocated on the basis of time spent, and depreciation charges allocated on the portion of the asset’s use.

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SHOEBURYNESS AND THORPE BAY BAPTIST CHURCH

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022

2. Accounting policies (continued)

2.3 Expenditure (continued)

Expenditure on charitable activities is incurred on directly undertaking the activities which further the Charity's objectives, as well as any associated support costs.

Grants payable are charged in the year when the offer is made except in those cases where the offer is conditional, such grants being recognised as expenditure when the conditions attaching are fulfilled. Grants offered subject to conditions which have not been met at the year end are noted as a commitment, but not accrued as expenditure.

All expenditure is inclusive of irrecoverable VAT.

2.4 Government grants

Government grants relating to tangible fixed assets are treated as deferred income and released to the statement of financial activities over the expected useful lives of the assets concerned. Other grants are credited to the statement of financial activities as the related expenditure is incurred.

2.5 Interest receivable

Interest on funds held on deposit is included when receivable and the amount can be measured reliably by the Charity; this is normally upon notification of the interest paid or payable by the institution with whom the funds are deposited.

2.6 Tangible fixed assets and depreciation

Tangible fixed assets costing £250 or more are capitalised and recognised when future economic benefits are probable and the cost or value of the asset can be measured reliably.

Tangible fixed assets are initially recognised at cost. After recognition, under the cost model, tangible fixed assets are measured at cost less accumulated depreciation and any accumulated impairment losses. All costs incurred to bring a tangible fixed asset into its intended working condition should be included in the measurement of cost.

Land is not depreciated. Depreciation on other assets is charged so as to allocate the cost of tangible fixed assets less their residual value over their estimated useful lives, .

Depreciation is provided on the following bases:

2.7 Debtors

Trade and other debtors are recognised at the settlement amount after any trade discount offered. Prepayments are valued at the amount prepaid net of any trade discounts due.

2.8 Cash at bank and in hand

Cash at bank and in hand includes cash and short-term highly liquid investments with a short maturity of three months or less from the date of acquisition or opening of the deposit or similar account.

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SHOEBURYNESS AND THORPE BAY BAPTIST CHURCH

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022

2. Accounting policies (continued)

2.9 Liabilities and provisions

Liabilities are recognised when there is an obligation at the balance sheet date as a result of a past event, it is probable that a transfer of economic benefit will be required in settlement, and the amount of the settlement can be estimated reliably.

Liabilities are recognised at the amount that the Charity anticipates it will pay to settle the debt or the amount it has received as advanced payments for the goods or services it must provide.

Provisions are measured at the best estimate of the amounts required to settle the obligation. Where the effect of the time value of money is material, the provision is based on the present value of those amounts, discounted at the pre-tax discount rate that reflects the risks specific to the liability. The unwinding of the discount is recognised in the statement of financial activities as a finance cost.

2.10 Financial instruments

The Charity only has financial assets and financial liabilities of a kind that qualify as basic financial instruments. Basic financial instruments are initially recognised at transaction value and subsequently measured at their settlement value with the exception of bank loans which are subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method.

2.11 Pensions

The Charity operates a defined contribution pension scheme and the pension charge represents the amounts payable by the Charity to the fund in respect of the year.

The charity operates a defined benefits pension scheme. The scheme is a multi-employer scheme where it is not possible, in the normal course of events, to identify on a consistent and reasonable basis, the share of underlying assets and liabilities belonging to individual participating employers. Therefore, as required by FRS17 'Retirement benefits', the charity accounts for this scheme as if it was a defined contribution scheme. The amount charged to the Statement of financial activities represents contributions payable to the scheme in respect of the accounting period.

2.12 Fund accounting

General funds are unrestricted funds which are available for use at the discretion of the Trustees in furtherance of the general objectives of the Charity and which have not been designated for other purposes.

Designated funds comprise unrestricted funds that have been set aside by the Trustees for particular purposes. The aim and use of each designated fund is set out in the notes to the financial statements.

Restricted funds are funds which are to be used in accordance with specific restrictions imposed by donors or which have been raised by the Charity for particular purposes. The costs of raising and administering such funds are charged against the specific fund. The aim and use of each restricted fund is set out in the notes to the financial statements.

Investment income, gains and losses are allocated to the appropriate fund.

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SHOEBURYNESS AND THORPE BAY BAPTIST CHURCH

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022

3. Income from donations and legacies

Unrestricted
funds
2022
£
Donations
194,987
Unrestricted
funds
2021
£
Donations
204,422
Legacies
-
Government grants
12,802
217,224
Income from charitable activities
Unrestricted
funds
2022
£
Community groups
19,633
Charitable rental income
58,669
78,302
Unrestricted
funds
2021
£
Community groups
8,245
Charitable rental income
51,354
Total 2021
59,599
Restricted
funds
2022
£
15,515
Restricted
funds
2021
£
454
10,000
-
10,454
Restricted
funds
2022
£
37,582
-
37,582
Restricted
funds
2021
£
21,438
-
21,438
Total
funds
2022
£
210,502
Total
funds
2021
£
204,876
10,000
12,802
227,678
Total
funds
2022
£
57,215
58,669
115,884
Total
funds
2021
£
29,683
51,354
81,037

4. Income from charitable activities

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SHOEBURYNESS AND THORPE BAY BAPTIST CHURCH

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022

5. Investment income

Unrestricted
funds
2022
£
Income from local listed investments
1,103
Interest receivable
723
1,826
Unrestricted
funds
2021
£
Income from local listed investments
566
Interest receivable
1,865
2,431
Total
funds
2022
£
1,103
723
1,826
Total
funds
2021
£
566
1,865
2,431

6. Analysis of grants

Grants, Mission and Ministry
Grants, Mission and Ministry
Grants to
Institutions
2022
£
17,700
Grants to
Institutions
2021
£
16,550
Total
funds
2022
£
17,700
Total
funds
2021
£
16,550

The Charity has made the following material grants to institutions during the year:

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022

6. Analysis of grants (continued)

Name of institution
BMS World Mission
BUGB Home Mission
Reach Out To The Child
CAP in Southend
Southend Foodbank
Church Mission Society
Ozanne Foundation
Clarence Road Baptist Church
Love Purfleet
2022
£
6,600
5,250
2,000
2,500
600
500
250
-
-
17,700
2021
£
6,000
3,750
2,300
2,000
-
300
200
1,000
1,000
16,550

7. Analysis of expenditure on charitable activities

Summary by fund type

Unrestricted
funds
2022
£
Mission and Ministry
385,759
Unrestricted
funds
2021
£
Mission and Ministry
342,866
Restricted
funds
2022
£
36,629
Restricted
funds
2021
£
17,847
Total
2022
£
422,388
Total
2021
£
360,713

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022

8. Analysis of expenditure by activities

Mission and Ministry
Mission and Ministry
Activities
undertaken
directly
2022
£
263,210
Activities
undertaken
directly
2021
£
222,246
Grant
funding of
activities
2022
£
17,700
Grant
funding of
activities
2021
£
16,550
Support
costs
2022
£
141,478
Support
costs
2021
£
121,917
Total
funds
2022
£
422,388
Total
funds
2021
£
360,713

Analysis of direct costs

Staff costs
Depreciation
Staff training and expenses
Sundays, small groups and discipleship
Mission
Youth, children and families
Pastoral care and counselling
Accommodation
(Profit)/loss on sale of fixed assets
Mission and
Ministry
2022
£
106,499
73,862
4,273
16,468
30,112
21,337
1,233
9,267
159
263,210
Total
funds
2022
£
106,499
73,862
4,273
16,468
30,112
21,337
1,233
9,267
159
263,210

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022

8. Analysis of expenditure by activities (continued)

Analysis of direct costs (continued)

Staff costs
Depreciation
Staff training and expenses
Sundays, small groups and discipleship
Mission
Youth, children and families
Pastoral care and counselling
Accommodation
Mission and
Ministry
2021
£
102,637
70,963
2,722
9,321
17,395
9,428
1,078
8,702
222,246
Total
funds
2021
£
102,637
70,963
2,722
9,321
17,395
9,428
1,078
8,702
222,246

Analysis of support costs

Staff costs
Office costs
Accommodation
Governance costs
Staff costs
Office costs
Accommodation
Governance costs
Mission and
Ministry
2022
£
75,113
14,798
47,452
4,115
141,478
Mission and
Ministry
2021
£
71,601
10,812
35,846
3,658
121,917
Total
funds
2022
£
75,113
14,798
47,452
4,115
141,478
Total
funds
2021
£
71,601
10,812
35,846
3,658
121,917

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9. Independent examiner's remuneration

2022 2021
£ £
Fees payable to the Charity's independent examiner for the independent
examination of the Charity's annual accounts 3,360 3,000

10. Staff costs

Wages and salaries
Social security costs
Contribution to defined contribution pension schemes
2022
£
168,291
4,602
8,719
181,612
2021
£
159,537
3,894
10,807
174,238

The average number of persons employed by the Charity during the year was as follows:

Ministry staff
Operations staff
2022
No.
5
8
13
2021
No.
5
8
13

No employee received remuneration amounting to more than £60,000 in either year.

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11. Trustees' remuneration and expenses

As permitted by the Church's constitution, remuneration was paid to one Trustee for ministerial work within the Church. Rev David Mayne received a salary of £37,154 (2021 - £36,295) and was reimbursed £9,393 (2021 - £7,345) for mileage and subsistence expenses. In addition, the Church made contributions into a pension scheme for Rev Mayne amounting to £7,567 (2021 - £9,496).

Sharon Prinsloo was reimbursed £Nil (2021 - £113) for work conducted on the church garden.

Anthony Churton was reimbursed £Nil (2021 - £166) for mileage and subsistence expenses.

Of people connected to the Trustees, Catherine Bannister the Parish Nurse who is married to the Trustee Graham Bannister, was remunerated accordingly.

The aggregate total of unrestricted donations received by the Charity from its Trustees amounted to £22,159 (2021 - £23,170).

During the year retirement benefits were accruing to 1 Trustee (2020 - 1) in respect of defined contribution pension schemes.

12. Tangible fixed assets

Cost or valuation
At 1 January 2022
Additions
Disposals
At 31 December 2022
Depreciation
At 1 January 2022
Charge for the year
On disposals
At 31 December 2022
Net book value
At 31 December 2022
At 31 December 2021
Freehold
property
£
3,176,069
-
-
3,176,069
1,069,591
61,921
-
1,131,512
2,044,557
2,106,478
Fixtures and
fittings
£
481,055
4,300
(48,259)
437,096
427,246
11,941
(48,100)
391,087
46,009
53,809
Total
£
3,657,124
4,300
(48,259)
3,613,165
1,496,837
73,862
(48,100)
1,522,599
2,090,566
2,160,287

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13. Debtors

Due after more than one year
Other debtors
Due within one year
Trade debtors
Prepayments and accrued income
Current asset investments
Listed investments
Creditors: Amounts falling due within one year
Trade creditors
Other taxation and social security
Pension fund loan payable
Accruals and deferred income
2022
£
20,000
20,000
5,670
21,474
47,144
2022
£
90,309
2022
£
8,426
1,778
151
5,860
16,215
2021
£
20,000
20,000
5,182
21,427
46,609
2021
£
107,654
2021
£
3,227
-
291
6,838
10,356

14. Current asset investments

15. Creditors: Amounts falling due within one year

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16. Statement of funds

Statement of funds - current year

Unrestricted
funds
Designated
funds
Fellowship Fund
Staff
Development
Fund
Premises
Improvement
Fund
Household
Support
Book Shed
General funds
General Fund
Land and
Building Fund
Total
Unrestricted
funds
Balance at 1
January
2022
£
2,811
2,511
18,825
-
-
24,147
Balance at 1
January
2022
£
306,000
2,106,478
2,412,478
2,436,625
Income
£
310
32
14,887
5,030
1,678
21,937
Income
£
253,178
-
253,178
275,115
Expenditure
£
(159)
(1,092)
(4,237)
(5,030)
(58)
(10,576)
Expenditure
£
(313,262)
(61,921)
(375,183)
(385,759)
Transfers
in/out
£
-
-
-
-
-
-
Transfers
in/out
£
3,761
-
3,761
3,761
Gains/
(Losses)
£
-
-
-
-
-
-
Gains/
(Losses)
£
(18,254)
-
(18,254)
(18,254)
Balance at
31
December
2022
£
2,962
1,451
29,475
-
1,620
35,508
Balance at
31
December
2022
£
231,423
2,044,557
2,275,980
2,311,488

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16. Statement of funds (continued)

Restricted
funds
Saturday Club
Lunch Club
S.H.A.R.E
(incorporating
Parish Nursing)
Match 17
Church
Weekend
Emery Legacy
Munch
Heart Edge
Siniging For The
Brain
Youth Wellbeing
Food Bank
Future Ministry
ECO Church
Total of funds
Balance at 1
January
2022
£
1,457
1,661
-
7,275
3,362
9,360
9,588
3,097
-
-
-
-
-
35,800
Balance at 1
January
2022
£
2,472,425
Income
£
212
-
4,003
-
15,303
-
1,190
30
700
10,000
3,120
18,305
234
53,097
Income
£
328,212
Expenditure
£
(60)
(911)
(2,465)
-
(14,899)
(4,831)
(8,256)
(792)
(397)
(2,212)
(1,806)
-
-
(36,629)
Expenditure
£
(422,388)
Transfers
in/out
£
-
(750)
750
-
(3,761)
-
-
(50)
50
-
-
-
-
(3,761)
Transfers
in/out
£
-
Gains/
(Losses)
£
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Gains/
(Losses)
£
(18,254)
Balance at
31
December
2022
£
1,609
-
2,288
7,275
5
4,529
2,522
2,285
353
7,788
1,314
18,305
234
48,507
Balance at
31
December
2022
£
2,359,995

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16. Statement of funds (continued)

Statement of funds - prior year

Unrestricted
funds
Designated
funds
Fellowship Fund
Staff
Development
Fund
Premises
Improvement
Fund
General funds
General Fund
Land and
Building Fund
Total
Unrestricted
funds
Balance at
1 January
2021
£
2,291
2,319
22,889
27,499
Balance at
1 January
2021
£
105,316
2,354,162
2,459,478
2,486,977
Income
£
520
100
15,442
16,062
Income
£
263,192
-
263,192
279,254
Expenditure
£
-
(408)
(8,701)
(9,109)
Expenditure
£
(333,757)
-
(333,757)
(342,866)
Transfers
in/out
£
-
500
(10,805)
(10,305)
Transfers
in/out
£
10,305
-
10,305
-
Gains/
(Losses)
£
-
-
-
-
Gains/
(Losses)
£
13,260
-
13,260
13,260
Balance at
31
December
2021
£
2,811
2,511
18,825
24,147
Balance at
31
December
2021
£
58,316
2,354,162
2,412,478
2,436,625

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16. Statement of funds (continued)

Restricted
funds
Saturday Club
Lunch Club
Night Shelter
S.H.A.R.E
(incorporating
Parish Nursing)
Match 17
Church
Weekend
Anti-modern
Slavery
Emery Legacy
Munch
Southend
Emergency
Heart Edge
Total of funds
Balance at
1 January
2021
£
1,226
1,737
1,302
3,076
10,891
3,423
100
-
-
-
-
21,755
Balance at
1 January
2021
£
2,508,732
Income
£
454
-
-
339
-
-
-
10,000
15,486
1,338
4,275
31,892
Income
£
311,146
Expenditure
£
(223)
(76)
(1,302)
(3,415)
(3,616)
(61)
(100)
(640)
(5,898)
(1,338)
(1,178)
(17,847)
Expenditure
£
(360,713)
Transfers
in/out
£
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Transfers
in/out
£
-
Gains/
(Losses)
£
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Gains/
(Losses)
£
13,260
Balance at
31
December
2021
£
1,457
1,661
-
-
7,275
3,362
-
9,360
9,588
-
3,097
35,800
Balance at
31
December
2021
£
2,472,425

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17. Summary of funds

Summary of funds - current year

Designated
funds
General funds
Restricted funds
Balance at 1
January
2022
£
24,147
2,412,478
35,800
2,472,425
Income
£
21,937
253,178
53,097
328,212
Income
£
16,062
263,192
31,892
311,146
Expenditure
£
(10,576)
(375,183)
(36,629)
(422,388)
Expenditure
£
(9,109)
(333,757)
(17,847)
(360,713)
Transfers
in/out
£
-
3,761
(3,761)
-
Transfers
in/out
£
(10,305)
10,305
-
-
Gains/
(Losses)
£
-
(18,254)
-
(18,254)
Gains/
(Losses)
£
-
13,260
-
13,260
Balance at
31
December
2022
£
35,508
2,275,980
48,507
2,359,995
Balance at
31
December
2021
£
24,147
2,412,478
35,800
2,472,425
Summary of funds - prior year
Designated
funds
General funds
Restricted funds
Balance at
1 January
2021
£
27,499
2,459,478
21,755
2,508,732

18. Analysis of net assets between funds

Analysis of net assets between funds - current year

Unrestricted
funds
2022
£
Tangible fixed assets
2,085,304
Debtors due after more than one year
20,000
Current assets
222,399
Creditors due within one year
(16,215)
Total
2,311,488
Restricted
funds
2022
£
5,262
-
43,245
-
48,507
Total
funds
2022
£
2,090,566
20,000
265,644
(16,215)
2,359,995

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18. Analysis of net assets between funds (continued)

Analysis of net assets between funds - prior year

Tangible fixed assets
Debtors due after more than one year
Current assets
Creditors due within one year
Total
Unrestricted
funds
2021
£
2,154,044
20,000
272,937
(10,356)
2,436,625
Restricted
funds
2021
£
6,243
-
29,557
-
35,800
Total
funds
2021
£
2,160,287
20,000
302,494
(10,356)
2,472,425

19. Pension commitments

The charity operates a defined contributions pension scheme. The assets of the scheme are held separately from those of the charity in an independently administered fund. The pension cost charge represents contributions payable by the charity to the fund and amounted to £8,719 (2021 - £10,807). Contributions totalling £151 (2021 - £291) were payable to the fund at the balance sheet date and are included in creditors.

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