Annual Report 2022
Contents
Trustees 'Re ort for Year EndinA31" December
Introduction
Name, reListered office and constitution ofthe chari
O_b ectives and activitses o! the charity
A summa
of the ob ects of thechari
-￿aS set out in rts governing document
Summa
.￿of the main activities of the chari
Achievements 3￿nd erformance of the chari
Summa
of the main achievements andJ)erfomance of the char
Public benefit that IS
rovided b the char
in relation to its ob ects
durin
ear
Structure
&overnance
and
mana
ement
of the char
Financial
review
Related Parties
and
trnnsactions
with related
arties
The members
of the Board of
Trustees of the
charity at the
date the re
and accounts
proved
were a
were..
Independent
Examiner's Re￿ort
to the Trustees of
Cemetery Road
Ba tist Church
Finance Re
ort for Year EndIn￿_
31 December
statement of Financial activities for the
ear ended 31 December
Balance Sheet as at 31 December
Notes to the Accounts

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Trustees 'Report for Year Ending 31 December 2022 .
Introduction
TheTrustees are pleased to presenttheir reportand accountsforthe year ended 31st December 2022.
The financial ststements comply with current statutory requirements, the Statement of
Recommended Practice-Accounts"ng and Reporting by Charities Irevised 2￿5).
Name, registered office and constitution of the charity
The full and only name of the charity is Cernetery Road Baptist Church.
The legal registration details are:
Date offormation
1839
The Principal Office is
11, Napierstreet, Sheffield Sll 8HA
Charity Registration Number
1132964
The telephone numberis
0114 272 2179
Cemetery Road Baptist Church {the Church) was fomied a5 an unincorporated charity in 1839. It was
excepted from registration with the Charity Commission under 5ertion 3151 Ibl of the Charities Act
1993. This exception was withdrawn when the Charities Act 2(NJ6 came into forte. During 2009 the
Church adopted a new Constitution Ibased on the model provided by the Baptist Union of Great
Britainl and applied to the Charity Commission to register. This application was accepted on 25th
November 2009.
Objectives and artivities of the charity
A summary of the objects of the charity as set out in its govemlng docurnent
The objectives of the Church are Set out in the constituts.on (adopted on 8th September 20091. as
follows-.
Yhe principal purpose of the Church is the advancement of the Christian faith according to the
principles of the Baptist denomination. The Church may also advance educaty.on and carry out other
charitable purposes in the United Kingdom and/or other parts of the world..
The new constitution also states that the activities of the Church may include, but are not restricted
to-
regular publi¢ worship. prayer, Bible study. preaching and teaching.
baptism, as defined in the Union's Declaration of Principle-
Holy Communion. which will usually be observed at least once a month-
evangelism and mission, locally, regionally, nationally and internationally-
the teaching, encouragement. welcome and inclusion of young people,.
nurture and growth of Christian disciples-
education and training for Christian and community service:
giving and encouraging pastoral care-
supporting and encouraging charitable social artion in the Untted Kingdom and abroad:
encouraging relationships wrth and supporting Baptists and other Christians.

Summary of the main artivities of the charity in ￿latiOn to its objerts
Church's services are held at least once a week and are open to rnember5 of the community- Holy
Communion is usually observed once a month and baptismal services are held as appropriate. Each
service inclutles prayers of intercession and in 2014. we installed a Ix)st box outside the Church for
prayer requests from the local community.
Every Sunday during the church service we offer activities for children and young people from O to 18
vears of age. We offer a warm, welcoming and multicultural Junior Church. with a well-resourced
crèche for the little ones and groups offering snacks and age appropriate crafts, games, bible learning
and discussion for the older children and young people.
The work of the Church involves outreach projects which are planned to honour our commitment to
serve God through caring for those in need and. when appropriate. to share the Gospel and introduce
the Christian faith. Examples of this inclu(le= The Munch Club, participation in community events such
as the Sharrow Festival and the Lantern Festival. We have also recentty been glad to welcome a meal
making group who turn donated food from local shops into ready meals to begiven to those who need
them. They prepare and store these in the church fitchen and deliver them from there.
Within the fellowship of the church we encourage people to belong to one of several smaller gyoups,
called Fellowship Groups. This enables closerfriendships and fellowship to tske place. Approximately
2Ck30 people belong to one of 2-3 Fellowship groups that meet tr4ice a month acr055 the city. The
meetings usually involve a bible study or tOP4cal discussion (wth reference to the Bible), a tt"mÈ of
sharing and a tr.me of prayer. During l¢xkdown we continued to run Sunday services by Zoom. An
enterprising member started a highly successful "Click and Connecf group on Thursday mornings
which has now become a home study group, in addition to the horne groups which are now able to
meet again
Financially the Church relies on collections and donations from its members and others to support
these activities. as detsiled in the accounts. We also hold a number of special collections or appeals
throughout the year to raise money for fduses that the Church particularly wishes to support.
Traditionally, the Church also holds an appeal each year at the time of the Church Anniversary. A
number of members have chosen to give by standing order duri￿ the time we have been closed and
this continues now we are open again.
It must be noted that our outreach projects were mainly closed during 2021 due to the pandemic
however we have been able to rnake contact with those local projects which are back up and running.
We took part in Meadowfest, a small community event organised by the Local Residents. Association
in the summer of 2022. We will be parkncipating in the 5harrow Festival in July.
Summary of the main ach*vement5 and perforrnan￿ of the charlty duringthe
year
Mintstry Review
The church re-opened for sunday worship in early summer 2021. initially with limited
numbers attending in keeping with COVID guidelines at the time. Our temporary minister.
AndyWes¢ came to the end this time with us in October 2021. Thereafter the church was
run by the trustees and a group of very willing volunteers. This induded several guest
speakers who gave sermons at Sunday services. Volunteers have continued to lead the

Iranian fellowship (see below} as well as the Tuesday Munth club, a Zoom Bible study and
home groups.
We have been supported in runningthe church in the meanwhile by the Yorkshire Baptist
Assoaation who have prowded guidance and practical help
In June 2022 we had an expression of Interest from Revd Andrew Ginn. the then minister at
Bunyan Baptist Church in Stevenage. After several visits and much prayer we were very glad
to call him as our minister in November 2022 and he stsrted with us in February 2023. His
ministry will make a huge difference to our churth.
Church GroW(h
Congolese Fellowship
In March 2014, two families of Congolese refugees started worshipping with us on a Sunday and
asked if they could use one of our r¢Joms for a prayer meeting on a Sunday afternoon. They were
keen to meet and be able to praise God and pray in their native tongue, Swahili. We agreed. ￿"ttle
did we know at the time how it would snowball. The group rapidly grew. with many Congolese
families joining the Fellowship on a Sunday momin& and the Praise and prayer meeting5 have
become a regular feature of life at Cemetery Road Baptist Church, filling the Church with African
music on a Sunday. This has now grown into Cross Cultural work to meet the needs of an ever more
diverse grotjp originating from Africa.
The Congolese fellowship has continued to thrive sin￿ re-opening the church. We have good links
between the main church and the Congolese fellowship. One of the Congolese fellowship is one of
the church trustees, Dative Gakuba, who provides excellent support and helps us to interact acr05S
the language barrier. The Congolese choir often sing at the main service and we are arranging
communion services across both communitses.
Iranian and Kurdish Fellowship
The Iranian fellowship has become rather reduced in numbers following lockdown and the subsequent
re-opening. They continue to meet on Thursday evenings under the leadership of Peter Shepherd, a
church member, and of Roo Mahmid, an ex member who is Iranian. They have a regular group of
approximatelv
members.
mostly
in
Pe￿0￿
but
SOFne
via
ZTh)m.
Junior Church and Youth Work
The number of children attending the church has been rather reduced as nurnbers of attendees has
remained lower than prior to lockdown. We do still have a 5igntficant number and the youth leaders
are still running classes every Sunday to accommodate juniors of all ages from creche up to 18. Over
the last months several of the children have been involved in the project to design new windows for
the church hall.

Outreach
The Munch Club has resumed on Tuesday mornings lead by a group of church members and has
proved as popular as ever. There are approximately 25 regular attenders for lunch and a short talk.
One member has started to attend the Sunday Service and has become a very much appreciated
°doorman".
July 2022 saw our first outreach event as we took part in Meadowfest, a community event organised
by the local Residents. Association. in the flower meadow opposite the church. We were pleased to
provide hot and cold drinks while other groups provided fo)d. gave classes in making paper lanterns
and were shown round a fire engine.
We have also provided a workplace for the rnakers of lantems for the annual Lantern Festival in
November.
The church involvement in the Lansdowne Community Project and Heritage Open Days has resumed
th plans to participate in wider projects in 2023
Pastoral Care
The Visitation Committee has kept in touch with Trrdrious church mernbers who have been unable to
attend, for various reasons. The Zoom serwces and subsequent streamed services have been well
received by those members unable to attend church in person.
We have continued to be in touch wtth all our mernbers and offer prayers and practical help for all
those in need, including ¢ookin& transport and other help as required.
CRBC social medla
Since the church re-opened in 2021 the Sunday services have been streamed live (luring the service
and are available afterwards for members to watch when they can. This has been very helpful for
those members who have difficulty in attending in person and has been verywell received by manv
people.
We have a church WhatsApp group which has been very useful foi keeping in touch.
The church also has a website which is under regular review and on whith detsils of services etc can
be found. This has been updated as we have been updating our whole ￿ system to meet our more
up to date demands.
Property
PAG, the Property Advisory Group, have continued to look after the buildings throughout the year.
They have an ambitious plan for the refurbishing of the hall which included replacing its many
windows with etched glass. This projert is conb"nuing into 2022 with excellent progress. The hall is

used by a number of local groups induding a choir as well as by church groups such as the Iranian
fellowship. The refijrbishment of the ents.re entrance and hallway is well under Wdy.
PAG have also reviewed the small caretskerfs house adjacent to the main church which has been
used as a residence throughout.
The church has alrnost completed the purchase of a new manse using the existing funds from the
sale of the previous building.
Supporting Other Organisations
HMF and BMS. The church has resumed tts financial support for these organisations within the
Baptist Union.
Local Foodbank. The church has made donations to the local food bank including items from our
Harvest Festival service
street Pastors. Several church members continue to tske part in this valuable organi5ation on the
streets of Sheffield. This requires them to be on the streets offering comfort and support as required
overnight.
Future Plans
We stsrted 2022 with new officers (secretsry. treasurer and assistants as well as 7 new
trustees). In the absence of a minister at the start of the year, we appointed a moderator to
guide us into the next stage in our churth life. We are so grateful to John Claydon, a retired
minister. who supported and guided us in the practical issues of running a church as well as
his prayers and encouragement The appointing of our new minister means we will now be
saying goodbye to John but remain in his debt for all he gave us.
The Property Advisory Group is making progress with the plans to refurbish the building and
replace the windows in the hall. The Caretakerfs House requires some work on the
bathroom and also the kitchen. We plan to do this in 2023.
Several external groups are back in our building at various times in the week for artivities as
diverse as support groups, munch dub and other church groups who worship in our
building.
Public benefrt that is provided by the charity.
The objectives of the Church and the public nature of the actimties carried out to fulfil them, coupled
with the open and free invitstion to members of the public to participate in them, means they are
accepted by the Charity Commission as giving rise to a public benefit. So, by working to meet our
objectives, we are delivering a recognised public benefit. The trustees confirm that they have paid due
regard to the guidance provided by the Charty Commission on public benefit in planning and
managing these activities during the year.

Strurturel governance and management of the charity
Nature of the Goveming D0￿MeTht and c0Tr5tltutlon ofthe tharity
The Church is a member of the Baptist Union of Great Britain IBUI and the Yorkshire 8apti5t
Association IYBAI. Thechurch's current constitution was adopted on 8, September 2009, it wa5 based
on the model for Baptist Churche5 agreed with the Charity Commission by the BU. This constitution
recognises the authorrty of the "property trnsts" created by the original Trust Deed dated 30
De¢ember 1860. These goveming d￿uMents impose no specific restrictÉons on the Church's
activities. or on its investment powers, other than those imposed by general chartty law.
The model constitution for Baptist Churches made provision at various points for local practice to be
adopted. Our 'local practices, are d(xumented in our stsnding orders, which were approved by the
Church meeting on 8th November 2011.
Important features of our constitution are that all matters are subject to prayer and God's direction,
and so decisions are made or rats.fied at the monthty meetings of Church members. All appointments
are made by the members at these meetings. and they also have the power to terminate such
appointments. The appointed ministers of the Church retain oversight of all spiritual matters but are
answerable to the Church meeting through the Deacons.
Two key responsibilities of the managing trustees are to draw up an annual budget for each financial
year, and to identify the major risks to which the charity is exposed when preparing or updating anv
strategic plans. During 2014 the Finance Admsory Group stood down and wa5 replaced by the Finance
Sub-Group of Deacons la former member of the Finance Advisory Group wa5 invited to join thi5 group
as welll. The Church is satisfied thatthe systems are in place to mitigatetheir exposure to those major
risks which have been so identified and reviewed.
The method5 adopted for the recrnltment and appointment of new trustees.
The constitution allows up to ￿e1ve members to be appointed as Deacons. Each such appointment
requires approval by a majority of Church members. The Charity's Managing Trustees are both the
Deacons and the Ministerls). The Managing Trustees meet regularly to discuss and plan objectives
and the implementation of them. The induction and training of new trustees is overseen by the
Minister and longstanding deacons, drawing vthere appropriate on resources made available by the
BU and YBA.
The Church's custodian trustees are the YBA. v*hich is an incorporated body.
Financial review
Transactions and financial position
The Statement of Financial Activities shows that during 2022 there was an overall net surplus, after
deduction of restricted incorne Igrantsl, of £31835 represented largely by the net savings generated
through staff savings made at the end of 2021. Income remained consistent with 2021, but
expenditure on general running expenses Wd5 much reduced, as a result of a smaller staff team. The
church continues to rise to the challenge of finding sufficient funds to carry out the declared aim5
and objectives of the charity. 2022 saw the church beginning to get to grips with life after the COVID
pandemic, and with the aid of Yorkshire Baptist AssLKiation and the Baptist Union of Great Britain,
we were able to contentrate on calling a new minister to lead us.

The total reserves at the year end, after accounting for unrealised losses and after revaluing
investments. stands at £2406614 compared with £2312015 at the end of 2021. Of these figures
£1784342 represents the estimated value of the church buildings. including the Caretakers Cottage
at 11 Napier Street Sheffield.
Financial performance and achievements
The performance of the church in terms of maintsining its ongoing v￿k and developing its activities
have already been described. In spirttual terms and in temis of delivering public benefit they
represent a huge and vital part of the work of the church, though in financial terms many of them
only account for relatively small sums. By contrast, much larger sums must be spent on running and
maintaining the church buildings, to promde the base where these activities can take place and also
the provision of staff to ensure that the charities aims and objectives are met. The church has again
been blessed with excellent loyal and faithful financial support of our members, and on removing
restrirted grant income. it can be seen that almost every head of income 15 improved on 2021. As
the Ma￿rity of our income is a mixture of planned giving, donations and legacies, a huge thank you
is due to our members. In addition to making savings as a result of reduced stsffing levels towards
the end 2021, some of our costs increased durFng the year. such as our utilities and insurance. and
we were able to carry out essential repairs and maintenance to the Caretakers Cottage at 11 Napier
Street Sheffield. We were also able to support the work of Baptist World Mission and the Home
Mission Fund, which we had been unable to do in 2021. The church wll Continue to seek further
grant income where appropriate, and accept the challenge of finding more financial support to
ensure that our outreach and mission work can continue.
Related Parties and transartions with related parties
A5 detailed in the notes to the accounts. the church holds a special exemption granted by the Charity
Commission to employ a trustee's spouse as Office Administrdtor. Mrs Jenny Cowling retired at the
end of lune 2014.
The members of the Board of Trustees of the charity at the date the report and accounts
were approved were".
Minister..
Secretary:
Treasurer-
Rev Andrew Ginn
Miss Lois McGrath
Mr David Timrns
Deacon5:
Mr. Niall Finn, Mrs 01￿01a McKenzie, Mr. Paul Riley. Dr. Tony Cowlin& Mr.
David fimms, Miss Lois McGrath, Mrs Yvonne fimms and Miss Dative Mukamusoni.
Trustees, responsibilities statement - unincorporated charity
The trustees are responsible for preparing the TTUStees' Annual Report and the financial statements
in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Accounts"ng Standards (United Kingdom
Generally Accepted Accounting Practice).
The law applicable to charities in England & Wale5 requires the trustees to prepare financial
Statements for each financial year which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charity

select suitable a¢xounting wlicies and then apply them consislentty.
observe the methojs and princ4ples in the ChaTFties SORP.
make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent.
state whether applicabEe accounting standards have been followed, subject to any
material departures disclosed and explained in the finanaal statements.
prepare finanoal statements on the going concem basis unless it is inappropriale to
presume that the charty will conts.nue in operation.
The trustees are responsible for keeping proper attounting records that disclose with reasonable
accuracy at any time the financial position of the charity and enable them to ensure that the financial
statements comply with the Charities Act 2011, the Chartty (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008
and the provisions of the trust deed. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the
charity and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other
irregularities.
Thls report was approved bythe Board of TnEstees on 29 October 2023
Miss Lols McGrath
Churth Secretary

Independent Examiner's Reportto the Trustees of Cemetery Road Bapti￿ Churth
I report on the atcounts of the charity for the year ended 31 December 2022 which are Set out on
pages 11.12,13 and 14 of this report.
Respective reSp￿sIbIlitIeS of trustees and examlner
The charitys trustees are responsible for the preparntion of the accounts. The charitys trustees
consider that an audit is not required for this year under section 144{21 of the Charities Act 2011 (the
2011 Act) and that an independent examination 15 needed.
It 15 my responsibilwty to=
examine the accounts under section 145 of the 2011 Art;
follow the procedures laid down in the general Directions given by the Charity Cornmission
under section 14515llbl of the 2011 Act- and state whether particular matters have come to
my attenb"on.
Basis of independent examiner's report
My examination was carried in accordance wtth the general Directions given by the Charity
Commission. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and
comparison of the accounts presented wrth those records. It also includes consideration of any
unusual items or disclosures in the accounts. and seeking explanations from you as trustees
concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that
would be required in an audit and consequentfy no opinion is given as to whether the accounts
present a "true and fair vievf and the report is limited to those matters set out in the statement
below.
Independent examlner's ststement
In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention:
which gives me reasonable cause to believe thaL in any material respect, the requirements:
to keep accounting records in accordance with sertion 130 of the 2011 Act- and
to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and comply with the
accounting requirements of the 2011 Act
have been met.
Yours sin¢erety.
Umar Janlua- ACCA
Tyas Shaw & Co Ltd
3-5 Redlands Business Centre.
Tapton House Road.
Sheffield. SIO 5BY

Cemetery Road 82ptist cb.urch - 1132964
Analysis of iricome and expenditure
Selected peliod". 01 January 2022 to 31 December 2022
Totsl
Rest￿te
Endowmetlt
This year
Lastyear
Income and endowments
Donations and legacios
1001 - Offenng5 & planned giving
1004 Gift Fecovered
1005 Donat10ns & Appeals
1018- Cranls
71.5?7
71.537
17.162
28.929
58 874
75,500
17.921
21.968
43,961
17.162
28.749
58.874
Donations and legacies fotals
137450
176.504
159.350
Income from chèritable activities
1008- Roum hire Iobiects E'.atedl
Im9. Chuich actiwrties
160
2.160
2,160
1.690
600
Income from charitable activities
Toials
2.760
3.850
0+4er tradtng activities
Iwo Funoiais'.w Evenis
1001 Lunch Club & flo'wers
OtheN trading activities Totols
Ipvestments
5.9)3
lTrcotne- IEied fixed asset
11}Ib . Ir-come- unilsteg Iixed a55el
liner bank deposit sn je¢51
424
'.24
103
athe." lnvesl.menl Income
IOIO- sa￿ of TrJ.ailse 305 Ceirnetry
Kuad Sheffie,,
4J4
Investments Totals
6.109
6189
Olher income
RoDTn hiro Inol objects relatedl
IU17 Minister in Training GFant
1019 Fiefu1Trd
1121 . 5115urance b13imS
3.669
1.08Q
1.718
1 718
1122- ￿￿t of rnan5e
Other rncoffle Totals
5.387
5.387
Income and endowments
C?rand totals
lil.i86
59 054
190.840
538 961
There may be minordiscypFancJes ir lo(31s ilthe penco are not beit)g showrj

Total
Deswnatvd
This year
LBstye¥T
Expenditure
Expenditure on charitsble aetivities
E001 Sa13ries IGrossl
E002- National InSuraft￿ (Employer)
E003- PenS￿D Contribut￿n$
(Employer)
E004 . Working expenses & allowances
EOOS- Staff training & stuoy weeks
EO(E - MIT Grant
E007. Manse Gas & Elettric
E008- Manse Insurant
E009- Manse upkeep & tnaintepan
EOID- Manse Water Rates
Col l Manse Council Tax
E012- Lease cost of Se(￿r￿1 Manse
E013- Visilino SpeakerslPulprt Supp
EOt4. Presentations
E015- Worship
EO16 - Fellowship training & rnis$N)n
E017- Church Insurance
E018- Church Te￿phoneS & Internel
EO19- Church upkeep & tnaintenan
E020- Church G25 & Elertric
E021 Church Water ImelererJl
Ev22- Cleafj5ng
E023- Pnnling, postage & stationery
E024- Equiptnent Expenses
E025. Other Chyrch running exrenses
E026 - 11NS Gas & Electric
E027 - 1 INS Upkeep & Maintenan
028- Church Interior & ExterK)r
De-￿rating
E02g. Denomin31ional Outreath
fjiQ- Subs & gwing to support v+id8r
Mission
[031 Givin9 to other chariijes
E032- International Outreach
Ev33- Independeni Examine¢s fees
E034- Oth&r fees to Independent
Examiner
E035- Costs of Deaconslchurch
elirys
E036- Junior Church
E037- FI￿h￿[S
E038- Legal Expenses
32.190
1.835
71,982
7,890
5.789
244
244
1,287
359
255
359
27
626
255
189
2.054
250
1.423
243
5.426
1.954
1.423
493
5.426
1.453
591
4.889
2.012
23.358
5.9SO
372
763
3.512
1.009
14.044
29)
8.920
12.357
10.276
869
283
10Z76
869
283
1558
3329
1.558
3.329
5.048
4.885
162
1.(￿5
255
745
7.020
7.020
360
Expendtiture on Gharitable
?ctivities fotals
77.
4.501
9.483
91.951
148.966
Other expenditure
EQ39- Purchase of new manse
E039- manse purchase
E040- Cont￿￿￿n to acc8ss grants
500
7.500
7.5(K)
Other expendi￿re Totals
8.000
Expenditure Grand totals
78.466
4.501
16.983
99.951
148.966
The￿ maybe minordiscrepancies in the t01315 if Ihe Peft￿ are nol being shown

Cemetery Road Baptisl Church - 1132964
Balance Sheet detailed
Asat
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A5at
3111212021
Fixèd assets
FA001". NSB inctyne Bonas
11.000.00
11.mOOO
FA(X)2" W8r Siwj
FA003.. Unlisted Inv@StrNents
1,162.IXJ
1.162.00
FA004." DekKisit al YBA
FAW7" Land ts but￿lI￿S
FA008.. Equip.-:eftt & fiY]ftJs
409,845.60
406.136 20
l.i84,342.CX)
1,784.342.00
Total Fixad a58els
2.206.349.60
2.202.640.20
Current a88ets
CA004 Dew)5* al YPA
CAO(6" HSBC C4￿.?unty AcLounl.'810984541
CA007. HSBC &tssfESS Nloney Man8yÈr
121144734)
CA008 Nalwl SawrvJs AcoJur,I
CA009 Cash H.. harrfj (Cashl
CAO'IO" Pelty Cash
CA011. B?Tclays CcrnmunrtyAc£oufit
1637811511
CA012.' Stoc*
26,571
10.945 89
59.244.17
60,404 84
5.280.55
5.280 02
335.00
335 00
94,592.20
17.455 73
1,000.00
1.000.00
CA013. Cash Floats Lunth Club
91.00
91.00
CAG14". LtyrKh
CA015. FILY%￿." &CXOU
624.55
624.55
CA016 Y(xrth Wo
CA017.' Fund* by
Z05 Accounts Re*wab
493.
493.00
3.299.98
3.533.16
Total Curyent assets
191.S3141
100,163.19
Liabilities
6699". Agencv -￿0￿$
Z04." Accounts Payab
18.731.791
19.211 631
Totsl Liabilities
18.731.791
19,21t.631
et Asget sufplus Ideficitl
2,406.613.80
2.312,015.02

Asat
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Asat
3111212021
ReseNes
Excess I Idefbiti to date
Z01.. Start￿9 baiantès
Z02. Gai￿(￿￿$5e5> on Ip.westm8nt assets
9Q,889.38
389,994 81
2.312.015.02
1,922.020.21
3.709 40
Totrl Res8rve5
2.406.613.80
2,312,015.02
Represented by Funds
Unte51fi(tsd
183.969 33
1,633.1￿ O.,
389.580 46
126.939.24
1.837.565.71
ge5￿r￿T
347.510.07
Total
2.406.613.80
2.312.015.02

Notes to the Accounts
Accounting polities
Basis of preparatlon of the accounts
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance WFth all applicable accounting
standards, as modified by the Statement of Recomrnended Practice for Accounting and
Reporting issued by the Charity Commissioners for England & Wales. Irevised June 20081. The
accounts have been drawn up in accordance with the provisÈons of the Charities (Accounts
and Reports} Regulations 2W8. and include the results of the charity'5 operations which are
described in the Trustees, Report. all of which are continuing.
The charity has taken advantage of the exemption in Financial Reporting Standard No I from
the requirement to produce a cash flow statement.
The particular accounting policies adopted are set out below.
Accounting convention
The financial statements are prepared on a going concern basis, under the historical cost
convention as modified by the revaluation of fixed asset investments.
Incoming Resource5
Incoming resources are accounted for on a receivable basi5.
Investment Income
Investment income is intluded in the income and expenditure account on a received basis.
Interest received from the bank and other deposits is also included on a receipts basis.
Deferred Income
In accordance with the Statement of Recommended Practice for Accounting and Reporting
(revised June 2(h)81, issued by the Charity Commissioners for England & Wales, grants
received in advance and spectfied by the donor as relating to specific accounting periods, or
alternatively which are subject to conditions which are still to be meL and which are outside
the control of the charity. or where it is uncertain whether the conditions can or will be met,
are deferred on an accruals basis to the period to which they relate. Such deferrals are shown
in the notes to the accounts and the sums involved are shown as creditors in the accounts.
Recognltlon of Ilablliiie5
Liabilities are recognised on the accruals basis in accordance wth normal accounting
principles, modified where necessary in accordance with the guidance given in the Ststement
of Recommended Practice for Accounting and Reporting (revised June 21x181, issued by the
Charity Commissioner5 for England & Wale5.
Resources EXp￿ded
The poliry for including items within the relevant activity categories of resources expended is
as follows=

Costs of generating lunds
The costs of generating funds are inherent in operdting as a church and are not considered
capable of being separately identified.
aritsble artTvities
Charitable expenditure includes all expenditure direcdy and indirectly related to the objects
of the Charity.
Governance costs
Governance costs include all expendtture directly related to compliance with charttable and
statutory requirements.
Unrealised and realised gains
Unrealised gains and lossesare computed by referencetothe market value of the investments
at the balance sheet date. compared to the brought forward cost or Wdluation, with gains and
losses arising on similar categories of investments being netted off.
Sto(*s
Stocks are valued at the lower of cost and net realisable value.
Investments held by the tharity
The policy for including investments in the accounts is as follows=
sted investments have been included in the balance sheet at their mid-market value at the
year end.
Unlisted investmentscomprise holdings in un"rtfunds, these have been included in the balance
sheet at the redemption values prevailing at the year end.
xed assets and deprecialion
All tangible fixed assets, except freehold land and buildings, are 5tsted at cost less
depreciation.
Freehold land and buildings were included attheii estimated fair value in 2003. In the opinion
of the Oeacons their estimated residual values will not be materially differentfrom their book
values, hence depreciation has not been charged.
Immaterial items of less than £5(K) are not capitalised.
Depreciation has been provided at the following rates in order to write off the assets {less
their estimated residual value l over their estimated usefijl economic live5.
Fittings and equipment- 15% reducing balance
A regular review of the likelihood of asset impairnient 15 undertaken.

Capital grants
The managing trustees considerthat. in order to comply WTth the Statement of Recommended
Practice for Accounting and Reporting issued by the Charity Commissioners for England &
Wales (revised June 2(￿81. gifts of tangible fixed assets or grants of a capital nature given for
specific purposes and fully utilised in the furtherance of the objects of the charity should be
credited to the relevant fixed asset fund after the sum5 have been properly expended on the
rÈstricted purpose. The related asset is shown in the balance sheet at the full cost of
acquisition or subsequent revaluation.
Taxation
As a registered charity, the organisation is exempt from income and corporation tsx to the
extent that its income and gains are applicable to charitable purposes only. Value Added Tax
is not recoverable by the charity. and is therefore included in the relevant costs in the
Statement of Financial Activrties.
Flnano and operating leases
Rentsls payable in respect of operating leases where substsntially all the benefits and risks of
ownership rernain with the lessor are charged to the Statement of Financial Artivities as
incurred.
Funds structure policy
The charrty maintains a general unrestrirted fund which represents funds which are
expendable at the discretion of the trustees in furtherance of the objects of the charity. Such
tunds may be held in order to finance both working capital and capital investment.
Restricted funds have been provided to the chartty for particular purposes. and it is the policy
of the managing trustees to carefully monttor the application of those funds in accordance
with the restrictions placed upon them.
A Designated Fixed Asset fund 15 maintained which represents the written down value of
tangible fixed assets.
There is no fomal policyof transfer between funds or on the allocation of fund5 to designated
funds, other than that described above.
Any other proposed transfer between funds would be considered on the particular
circum5tsnces.
Accounting for Legaties
Legacies are accounted for when in the opinion of the Deacons such receipts are reasonably
certain and can be readily quantified.

Recognltion of Pens1￿ costs and pensi￿ assets and liabilrlies
The church contribute5 to the Baptist Ministers, Pension Scheme, a final salary {ie defined
benefit) scheme. which at its last actuarial valuation was underfunded as at 31 December
2CK)7. To try to rectify this. contributions were increased by a third from l January 2009. but
de5Pltethisthe situation of the fund was not improving as much as it needed to do, and during
2011 the Baptist Union decided, reluctsntly. that it would need to close the scheme and
replace it by a new defined contribution Scheme. The old scheme was therefore frozen with
effect from 31 December 2011, with the liabilities to members that had already been
accumulated in it being preserved. The new scheme came into operats'on on l January 2012,
and so members and churches are now contributing to this new scheme, and also Continuing
to contribute to the old scherne in order to reduce its shortfall of assets compared with
liabilities.
Wlndln8 up or dlssolutlw of the (harfty
If upon winding up or dissolution of the tharity there remain any assets, after the satisfaction
of all debts and liabilities, the assets represente(I bythe accumulated fund shall be transferred
to some other charitsble body or IM)dies having similar obje¢ts to the charity..........