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2024-12-31-accounts

Taunton Baptist Church 2024 Report Report for Charity Commission

Taunton Baptist Church Review of 2024

Regular Activities

Being a church means that meeting together with one another for worship and prayer and the study of God’s Word is important to us, as is the mandate to reach others with the good news of Jesus Christ. Pastoral care is also an important part of our life together, providing support for those facing particular challenges and difficulties. With a considerable number of elderly people in our congregation, this is an important area of work. Our Home Groups are at the core of this work and several members are involved in home and hospital visits.

Involvement of children and young people is also an important part of our activities. These are aimed at introducing people to the Christian faith in the context of fun and a variety of activities.

Ministry

Revd Richard Matcham continued to serve as our minister through 2024. During the year, we had 1 baptism and 2 weddings. Richard had a Sabbatical from September to November, and during this time several members of our congregation preached through a series on the parables of Jesus.

Our Families’ Worker, Amy Farrar, continued heading up the ministry with under 11s and their families.

ALPHA Course

We started 2024 running the ALPHA Course (January to April) with 12-15 people attending.

Church Weekend

Janet Blake once again organised the Church weekend away, to the Carlton Hotel in Torquay. We had over 100 people attending.

Bereavement Training

With several of our congregation having faced bereavement in the past 12 months we held a bereavement workshop which was led by Rev Ann Fulton, Chaplain at St Margarets Hospice Care. This was to help us understand our own grief responses as well as to equip us to be able to come alongside others to support them in their loss and bereavement.

Visit of incoming BU President, Revd Steve Finamore

We had a special evening service on Sunday 18th February when Revd Steve Finamore, the incoming President of the Baptist Union and Emeritus Principal of Bristol Baptist College, spoke about his hopes for his year as BU President. There was also an opportunity to ask questions and raise concerns about various matters.

Christmas Shoebox Appeal

53 shoeboxes were filled and sent to Blythswood for distribution in Ukraine – forming part of well over 7000 other boxes collected in this area.

Church Members’ Meetings

There were six Church Members’ Meetings in 2024: 23[rd] January, 26[th] March, 28[th] May, 23[rd] July, 24[th] September, and 26[th] November, with the March meeting being the AGM. At the meetings we discussed the ongoing matters relating to the life and ministry of the Church. The minutes and finance report were sent out to the members and are available to read on the members’ section of our website.

We also had a Special Church Members’ Meeting on 23[rd] January 2024 to discuss becoming a Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO).

Leadership

At our AGM in March, we held the election for the Leadership Team. William Venn was elected to serve as Treasurer and Barbara Wager to serve as Deacon.

Charitable Status

The Church took the decision to become a Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO) at a Special Church Meeting on 23[rd] January 2024. Working with the Baptist Union Legal Department and ACS Solicitors, the process was completed in August 2024. The Treasurer is now undertaking the transfer of the Church’s assets in readiness for full incorporation in 2025.

Safeguarding Report – Janet Gillett (Designated Safeguarding Lead)

It is a sad reality that there are people within society who wish to cause harm to children and vulnerable adults. It is our duty to put barriers in the way to make this difficult for them and to prevent harm being done. We do this by making sure all those in contact with children and youth, leading homegroups, leading other church promoted activities, and the Leadership Team are all trained to recognise when there may be a potentially harmful situation. They are also trained to know how what to do. We cannot be too vigilant, and whilst TBC conducts a DBS (police check) on all those noted above, this is a small part of protecting those at risk of harm. TBC hosted a regional training day in November when several TBC people attended. To keep safeguarding in the spotlight it is a regular agenda item at the Leadership Team monthly meetings and at Church Meetings.

TBC continues to subscribe to ThirtyOneEight, a Christian safeguarding organisation, that is available to provide advice. We are also well supported by SWBA safeguarding lead, Kath Needham. Whilst there have been no reportable safeguarding incidents during 2024, that is to a statutory agency, there have been a few occasions when I have been involved in discussions when concerns about possible safeguarding issues have arisen. It is always better to raise a concern than think it’s not important.

My thanks to Julian Morant for his help with DBS checking and Karen Maxwell for ongoing vigilance. For a number of years Steve Purches was also a valued member of the safeguarding team at TBC and we are grateful for his support.

General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) Report – Steven Reed (Data

Protection Officer)

One of the main purposes of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is to protect individuals' fundamental rights and freedoms, particularly their right to protection of their personal data.

At TBC we therefore recognise that a person’s personal data (name, address, email address, telephone number, etc) belongs to them and we only use this privileged information with the owner’s permission. If we hold a person’s personal data on file and use it for communication and administration purposes the owner will have signed a GDPR form agreeing to this. Even then, we must always be prepared to justify the use of their information.

We continue to be registered with the government’s body, the ICO (Information Commissioner’s Office). Our church policy on GDPR is in date. The BU (Baptist Union) provides us with updates and recommends policy changes where necessary. There have been no reportable data breaches in the year under review.

External Activities

Our ministry goes beyond the church doors with members involved in:

Room Hire/Outside Groups

We continue to have a good number of outside groups who hire different rooms. This included the following groups:

Church Membership Statistics

Membership 31st December 2023: 110
New Members: 4
Chris Harris
Ray and Louise Evans
Keziah Cracknell
Deaths: -8
Dorothy Robertson
Ken Norris
Dave Jones
Joy Venn
Vivienne Harkus
Steve Purches
Julie Kingett
Jack Bell
Resignations: -4
Satnam Laurd
Alison Laurd
Vicky Johnson
Margaret Adam
Transfers: 0
Membership 31st December 2024: 102

Ministry Reports 2024

CHILDREN AND FAMILIES

YOUTH

Grace Honer joined us in September 2024 from Washington State, USA, for a one-year placement as a South West Youth Ministries (SWYM) trainee. Grace is undertaking the foundation year of training for youth work. SWYM provides weekly cluster group meetings for trainees in the local area which are usually held in Yeovil, and six conference weeks at Lee Abbey. TBC provides line management (Mike Wager), mentorship (Lauren Jewhurst), hosting (Janet Gillett) and hospitality from the church.

Grace, with help from the Church, has restarted Friday night Lighthouse meetings, participated and led Sparkz and worked with the Taunton Youth Gathering team, organising joint events. She has also been out with Taunton Youth for Christ each week and has ongoing study for her course.

We are enriched by her presence and pray she will flourish during the year that she is with us at TBC. We are also grateful to all those who support these activities, without whom none of this would be possible. We need God’s grace and help as we do our best to support these young people, as they navigate their teenage years in an ever-changing society.

Here is her report.

Janet Gillett

Sparkz

Throughout this year we had 5 to 8 young people join us for our ‘Sparkz’ sessions on Sunday mornings, ranging in age from 11 to 17. We looked at Urban Saints materials and over the summer we learned about ‘Christian Characteristics’. We have recently begun to use new material from the Bible Society with a programme titled ‘Six Beats One Story’ that our Sparkz team takes turns leading. This goes through some key points in the Bible from Genesis to Revelation. This material provides many different types of learning styles and seems to be engaging. These Sunday morning sessions have been an opportunity for us to dive deeper into the Bible as a group and have times of discussion.

Lighthouse

On Friday, 4[th] of October we restarted our weekly Friday night youth group where we generally have between 5 and 10 young people attending. The usual Friday night consists of free time where they can make use of the youth suite upstairs, playing games or chatting with their friends whilst having some snacks and drinks. We follow this up with group games usually in the main hall and then gather together upstairs to have a Bible-based discussion followed by an opportunity for prayer. This has been a really great space for young people to be able to build friendships and play games in a safe space – but also to hear about Jesus and how He can uniquely work through all of their lives.

Taunton Youth Gathering

TYG is the gathering of different churches, TBC, Trull Church, Creech St Michael and Vineyard. It is an opportunity for the youth groups to meet more people that live in the area and share fellowship and worship time. Most of the time

this is held at TBC, running once every 1-2 months with a general attendance of 30 young people. On 25th of January, a southwest worship ministry called Movement came and held a worship night for TYG at TBC. This consisted of snacks and drinks, an ice-breaker game, time of worship, and a short teaching session. This was a really great space for young people to come and worship the Lord with other people their age.

Grace Honer

ADULTS

PASTORAL CARE – Steve Reed

As an Elder with responsibility for Pastoral Care, my emphasis is on visiting those who are unable to get to church for whatever reason, bringing them Holy Communion, fellowship and prayer.

If people choose, visits are monthly with Holy Communion. However, a more regular visit might be necessary if the need arises. Importantly, there are others who also visit and fellowship with friends and I am not seeking to interfere with these important links and arrangements. Pastoral care is, after all, a shared responsibility involving the whole church.

It is a real joy for me to visit those who have contributed so much of their lives to TBC and to hear their stories and testimonies. Let us never forget that what we enjoy today is down to those who so faithfully served in the past. If you know of someone whom you think is missing out on pastoral care, please give me a call.

PRAYER NETWORK – Janet Gillett & Carole Weetman

We get requests for prayer to the Prayer Network from our fellowship either for themselves or for other people. We only ask that the recipient of the prayer request has given their consent for this to be shared and they have an association with TBC in some way. These requests are emailed to more than 65 email addresses, so be assured there are many people praying for any single request. This must encourage your hearts as it does ours!

God calls us to call upon Him and it is so encouraging to see prayers answered. So, be assured the Church family are upholding you in prayer when we receive your requests.

Let us give thanks to God for this ministry and we ask for His blessing to be upon Janet and myself as we seek to serve Him in this way.

Thank you

Carole and Janet.

HOMEGROUPS – Janet Gillett

We are called to be in relationship with God, with ourselves, with one another and with our community. Homegroups provide another space in which we can seek to build on all these areas of relationship when we meet, pray, share Bible study and pastorally support one another within these groups and in our community.

All homegroups meet twice monthly with one group meeting online. Steve Purches skilfully led this online group along with Lauren Jewhurst. Since Steve’s unexpected death in December last year the group of 15 has rallied around one another, and as Steve would have wished, not collapsed but found a new way of running the group. This is a demonstration of the safe relationships that are created in homegroups to allow space for spiritual growth and new

leadership. There are 5 other groups meeting in person, including a new group hosted by Steve Reed (and Hazel) with around 70 people attending.

We thank God for His many blessings to us through these groups, and for the years of homegroup leadership that Steve and Clare provided, both in their own home and via Zoom.

RENDEZVOUS – Dorothy Skinner

Rendezvous has continued throughout the year, meeting on the first Tuesday of each month. Six different leaders lead the sessions in turn and choose their own speakers either from our own fellowship or beyond. Each session includes prayer, singing, Bible reading, celebration of birthdays, and a speaker (topics and testimonies, etc.). At the end of each session, we enjoy tea together (sandwiches, savouries, cakes, etc.) Our numbers are increasing and 55 have met with us over the past year. Our average attendance is 34. Grateful thanks are due to our leaders and speakers, to Janice Moody who organises and prepares our teas, to Mike and Barbara Wager who operate the tech desk with whatever is needed, and to those who provide transport and send cards etc. When Mavis Skeggs can be with us, we have a table selling her beautiful hand-made cards. A very warm welcome awaits you if you would like to join us, and any help with transport would be much appreciated.

Dorothy, Eric and the Team

COFFEE PLUS – Dorothy Skinner

Friday mornings, 10:00 am – 12:30 pm.

Coffee Plus has continued weekly, going from strength to strength. Our members are very loyal, and for some, Friday mornings are the highlight of their week. We also have a number of friends who pop in when they can and just enjoy coffee, biscuits or cake. Since our last report we have had 79 joining us through the year. We have 28 regular members plus 51 who have popped in from time to time (including two physiotherapists). Our average attendance is 24, but we have welcomed 35. The ’plus’ part of our name includes card making, scrapbooking, knitting, crochet, embroidery, jewellery making and adult colouring. Our gentlemen enjoy puzzles, word searches etc, and some just enjoy a coffee and chat. Our members know that if they need to talk or need prayer, we are there for them. We give a very warm welcome to all to join us and some practical help would be appreciated. Dorothy, Hazel and Gail

“GIRLS” TOGETHER – Iris Powell

We had another good year with interesting talks.

We started the year with Martin Ingrams telling about his life as a postman. This was really interesting and amusing accompanied by slides.

We had talks on Easter Customs, Health & Wellbeing, Somerset Sight, a talk by Rita Standford on her book To Paddle my Feet which was a fascinating story of living with disability.

Our Visit to Dartmouth was a great success; some went round the Naval College and some did their own thing. We had a beautiful sunny day, so a great day was had by all.

We went to Vivary to play indoor bowls and had lunch – great fun and much enjoyed.

In a change of programme Ron took us down memory lane with events from the past at Church. We had Christmas Craft and finished the year with Christmas Music & Carols and party food. We have an interesting programme for 2025. Do come & join us; you will be very welcome. Iris, Janet & Clare

KNIT AND NATTER – Anne Hopkins & Christine Bickerstaff

Thank you all for your support for Knit and Natter. Can’t believe we have been going for nearly 12 years now! We have had another busy year with a steady number of about 12 core ladies but a slow drip of new ladies as well, making it about 30 on the books in total. Thankfully, not everyone comes at the same time or we may have a space issue! Most of the ladies that come don’t go to any other church, though a few do. They all know that this is a Christian group, though, and remark on how different it is to any other group they go to. The group is very supportive and loving, and we are often asked to pray in the kitchen (or other rooms) as we listen to peoples’ issues, or we will offer to if prayer is not requested. As well as being light-hearted, we also do discuss more serious issues and try and bring a Jesus viewpoint to them.

At Christmas we give out a card made by Christine and a present that is linked to the Church in some way (we did make a manger scene over a few years!) and have recently given a Bible to one of the ladies who didn’t have one but wanted one. Several of the ladies have started coming to church and others have been asking questions about it too. Please pray that we can continue in this work of showing God’s love and care to these lovely ladies and the best way to move forward as the group continues to grow. Thank you. Any questions, just ask Anne H & Christine B.

MEN’S GROUP – Graham Weetman & Martin Ingrams

The Men’s Group has continued to meet at different venues for breakfasts, games of skittles and various other activities. An outing to Haynes Motor Museum was a big success and well attended. Future events planned include a visit to Oakham Treasures, Hollywood Bowl and indoor bowls with a meal at Vivary Park.

Our mission is to continue inviting friends and neighbours, and are grateful to all who support and attend. We now try to include a time at each meeting for sharing testimonies to all.

Meetings are normally on the 2[nd] Friday of the month.

CHURCH WEEKEND 2[nd] – 4[th] February 2024 – Janet Blake

Late afternoon on Friday 2nd February, 103 of us made the journey by car or coach to the Carlton Hotel in Torquay for our 7[th] church weekend. We were once again made very welcome by the hotel and after a 1[st] evening dinner we all gathered together for a short time of fellowship and we welcomed our speakers for the weekend Rev Paul Lynch and his wife Liz.

After breakfast on Saturday morning, we met together for a morning of worship and teaching from Paul & Liz Lynch. They spoke of their passion is to bring the heart of God to the heart of the people and also shared aspects of their personal life.

The younger members met together in a nearby room led by Glenda, a staff member at South West Baptist Association and a colleague of hers from Teignmouth Baptist Church.

Saturday afternoon was free for us all to spend as we pleased. After dinner, as had become TBC tradition was our entertainment & talent evening, compared by Tony Shaw. An excellent variety of “acts” performed, ending with a musical finale for everyone to join in… but no marriage proposals this year!

Sunday morning we all joined together for a traditional morning service including communion. After a delicious 2 course lunch, we said our goodbyes and returned to our homes.

TAUNTON BAPTIST CHURCH ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

INDF.PENDENT EXAMINERS REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF TAUNTON BAPTIST CHURCH I report on the accounts of Taunton Baptist Church for the year ended 31 December 2024. which incory)orate the Stalement of Financial Activilies. The Balance Sheet and ac¢ompaiiying Notes to the Accounts. Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner The Charity's trustees are responsible for the preparation of accounts. T'he charity's triistees consider that an audit is not requirement forthis year under section 144(?) of ihe Charities Act 2011. The charity's Irustees have requesled me lo undertake an independent examination and l am qualified to undertake the examination by being a qUi21itied member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales, It is m). responsibility to. examine ihe accounts under section 145 of the ?01 l Act. to follow procedures laid down in the General Directions given by the C'harity Commissioner under section 145(5Xb) of the ?0 I l Act. and to state wh¢iher particular niatter have com¢ lo iny attention. Basis of independent examiner's reporl M). examination was carriL'd oul in accordance with the General Directions given by the Charity L ommissioner. -fhat e.xam ination includes a review ofilie accounliiig records Inaintaiiied by ihe I'rustees and a com parisoii ot. ilie acLountS Witl) tliose reLords. It also iiic ludes considering any uiiusiial items or disclosures iii the accoiinls and 5eekii)g explaiiali()iis froin the Trustees LOI)¢¢riiing such matters. Tlie proL¢dures und¢rtaken do not provide ull IliL' cvidence tljat woiild be required in an audit. aiid consequenily no opinion is given as lo wheiher the accounts present a 'true and tuir view, and ihL report is limited to tliose matters set oul in ihe stalem¢nt below. Independent examiner'y ylatement In coiineclion with my examination. no matter lias come lo my atlention: (i ) which gives niL' reasonable cause to believe thal in any material respect the requiremenls to keep accouiil ing reLords in accord8llC¢ Witl) section 130 01. the 201 l Act: aiid to prepare acc()Iints whiLh accord with the accouiiting records and comply ￿1th the r¢quiremei)ts of the 201 l Acl. have noi been mel: or (?) to which. in my opinion. attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understaiiding of the accounts to be rL'ached. Amherst & Shupland (T#unti)n and Wiveliscombe) Chartered Accountanty J41 Stxplegroi'e Ro&d Taunton TelL'phoiie: O18?3 326555

TAUNTON BAPTIST CHURCH STATF.MF.NT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES For the jear ended 31 DecL'mber 2024 Unrestricted Restrlcted Funds Funds TOTAL FUNDS 2024 2023 Note INCOMING RESOURCF.S Inc"oming reJourL'eJ fr(Jm donurs 9).699 95.699 84.861 Oihttr 17oluni<iry' inL'oming resourc'es 7.811 1.760 9.571 6.510 In¢omefrc)In charilcihle und ancillarjp Iradlng 31.440 31.440 30.862 Incnmefrnm inve.Ylmvni,I 4.525 4.505 TOTAL INCOMING RESOIIRCES 139,475 1.760 141 ?35 126,738 RESOURCES Il4iF.D (F"runls 15,500 17,605 16,115 Aclll'ilies relaling direcily io ihe work i)f ihe ch14rLh 102,130 102,130 89.772 'hurch managc'meni and udmini31ruli()n 41.620 41.620 43.374 TOTAL RESOURCES USED 159.2$0 161,355 149.?61 NF,T (OUTGOING) I INCOMING RE.SC)URCF..S (19,775) (345) (20.120) (22.523) NF.T MOVEMENT IN FIINDS (19,775) (345} {20.1#0) (2? $23) BALANCES BROIJGHT FORWART) 139.553 196.925 336.478 359.001 BALANCES CARRIED FORWARD 119.778 196.580 316.358 336.478 Page I

TAUNTON BAPTIST CHURCH BALANCE SHEET As at 31 December 2024 2024 2023 Nole FIXFD ASSETS Tungiblcfi.red assels 211.990 211.755 Inveslmcnls BLI C Orp￿.￿li0￿ (Huplisls Togeiherj 44.903 CURRENT ASSETS Debiors 3.384 6.386 C (Lsh ui b(Ink und in hand 10 106.708 85,131 110.092 91,517 LIABILITIES: AMOUNT6) FALLINC. DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR 6.304 1,697 NF.T CURRF.NT ASSETS 103.788 79.820 NET ASSETS 31.S.778 336,478 FUND&i Unrestricied 119.778 139,553 Resiricted: .gpe¢iul L'olleLli()n.s 925 925 Endowment 12 196.000 196,000 315.778 336,478 Approved by ihe Trustees and Sibyned on their behalf by.. Page 2

TAUNTON BAPTIST CHIJRCH NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS For the )ear ended 31 December 2024 I ACCOUNTING POLICIF.S The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with applicable accounting standard5 and the Lharities Stalement ol- Recommended Practice. The financial statements have been prepared under the hisiorical cost convention excepi for Ilie valuation of investment assets. which ar¢ shown at markel value. (a) Consecrated and beneficed property is excluded from Ihe aLcounts. No value is placed on moveable church furnishing5 which ar¢ regarded as inalienable from the churLh buildiiibis. ImproNemenls lo the church buildin&s are written off in tlie year exp¢nded. Equipmen( is capitalised ai LOSI. (b) Depreciation is calculated to wrile off assets on a straibyht line over l O years from the date of purLliase. {c) Incominb) Resource5- All incominb retyources are recognised onLe Ihe charity has elllitleiiient lo Ihe resources. it is certain thai the resources wi I I bL r¢ceived and the monetary value ot. inLoniingJ resources can be mLabured wilh bul'ficienl reliability. (d) Resource) ¢xpended: Liabil ities ar¢ reLogni8ed a% re50ufLLS expended as soon as there is a leglal or conslruLiivL' oblibTalion comniilti nsy the cliarilj, to the expLnditure. A I l expenditure is accounted for on an acLruals basis and has bl'en classified under headings ihat abibyrebyale all Cosls related lo Ihe calegjory. (e} Funds.. Unrestricted funds represent funds of the Church thal are not subjeci io any restrictionb rLgArding their use and are avdilable tor application io b7eneral piirposes. Reslricied funds ar¢ tund5 which are lo be used in accordanLe iviih speLific resifiLtions iIIIP05ed by (he donor or trust deed. Details are in noie I l io the accounts. 2 INC.OMING RF.SOURCES FROM DONORS Unrestricted Restricted Funds TOTAL FUNDS 2024 2023 Olferings Tax recoverable Sundry gyrants and donations 72.557 16.457 6.685 72.557 64.851 14,?60 5,750 6.685 95,699 95,699 84,861 Page 3

TAIJNTON BAPTIST CHURCH NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS- continued For the )ear ended 31 December 2024 3 OTHER VOLUIYTARY IIYCOMING RESOURCES Unrestricted Restricted Funds Funds TOTAL FUNDS 2024 2023 Donations Linked groups LegaciLS 607 5,9•8 1.760 2.367 5.928 1,276 ?.040 4.470 7.811 1.760 9,571 6.510 4 INCOME FROM CHARITABLE AND ANCILLARY TRADING Unreqtrlcted Restrlcted Funds Fund5 TOTAL FUND5 2024 2023 Rents 31,440 31.440 30,862 31.440 31.440 30.81)2 5 IIYCOME FROM INVESTMENT.S Unrestrlcled Restrleted Funds Funds TOTAL FUND,5 2024 2023 Interest 4.525 4.5?5 4,505 6 GRANTS- CHARITABLEGIVING Unre$lrlc¢ed Restrlcted TOTAL FUND Funds Fund5 2024 2023 Baptisi M is5ionary Society F loinL Mission B M .S Christmas Appeal B M S Birthdaj Scheme BMS Flarvesl Appeal Bmsother Other 6.090 6,090 6.090 6.090 5.490 5.490 372 840 771 207 2,945 1,180 1,180 3,320 925 4.245 15,500 2.105 17,605 16.115 Pagie 4

TAUNTON BAPTIST CHURCH NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS- continued For the )'ear ended 31 December 2024 7 AcfiviTIES DIRECTLY RELATING TO THE WORK OF THE CHURCH Unrestricted Restricted Funds Fund5 TOTAL FUNDS 2024 2023 Ministry Team Church building maintenance Pulpit supplies Insurance Lig?hiing and heating Raies and waler Weekend ChildrLn and Youth work Training- SWYM Outre<ich Depreciation Linked &iroups 44,899 6.945 44,899 6,945 37.878 6.906 1,963 5.973 4.127 515 1,464 25,744 225 396 1,772 2,809 1.607 6.191 632 1.982 31,1•9 2,6?5 449 1,994 3,677 1.607 6.191 632 1,982 31.1?9 2.6?5 449 1.994 3,677 102.130 102,130 89.772 8 CHURCH MANAGEMENT ANDADMINISTRATION Unre8¢rlcted Restrlcted Funds Funds TOTAL FUNDS 2024 2023 Administrator and caretaker Stationery and office expenses MisLellaneous Oiher property maintenance Accouniancy 32,008 5,139 1.761 2,412 300 32.008 5.139 1,761 2.412 300 29.548 4.353 3,919 5.194 360 41,6?0 41.6?0 43.374 Page 5

TAUNTON BAPTIST CHURCH NOTES TO THF. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS- continued For the )e#r ended 31 December 2024 9 TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS Unrestricted Restricted Funds Fund5 TOTAL FUNDS 2024 2023 Land - purchydsed Maiise al valuation 4.000 196,000 4.000 196,000 4.000 190.000 200.000 200,000 ?00.000 Equipment and furnishings Book Vdlue ill l J￿lUar). 2024 Addilions 11.755 2.227 11.755 2,227 12,899 6?8 13.982 1.994 11.988 13.984 1.994 11.990 13.527 1,772 D¢precialion Toial 11.9811 200.000 211.990 ?11.755 Items of furniture and equipment held since betore 1996 are not included in the above. Tlie churLh buildinbjs and conlenls were insured for ihe foll()win&J amounts for Ilie year to December !0?4.. Buildings Conieiiis Maiis¢ Mans¢ contents 7.043.650 ?51,549 538.701 10 CASH AT BANK AND IN HAND 2024 2023 Lloyds Current account Baplisls To&Fether Cafcjold accouni Linked (iroups cash Baptists TogFether 7 day account Cash in Hand 884 96 489 610 86,610 19,1?0 314 494 71,937 54 106.708 85.131 Page 6

TAUNTON BAPTIST CHURCH NOTF.S TO THF. FINANCIAL STATF.MENTS- continued For the year ended 31 December 2024 I I RESTRICTED FUNDS 2024 2023 Spec181 Collectlons Fund Balance blfivd Donations Inlerest 925 925 2.040 92.) ,965 2.040 Giving 925 925 12 ENDOWMENT FUNDS 2024 2023 Mxnse Viiluation b/fwd Revaluation in the year 196.000 196,000 196.000 196.1100 Tl)e Manse buildings are ireated as Eiidowmcnt5 because alihoubih (he income generaled Irom them can be used for general purposLS lh¢ C¢lPiidl has lo remain intacl. Pagye 7