Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From 01-01-2022 Period start date To 31-12-2022 Period end date
Charity name: Bramhall Baptist Church
Charity registration number: 1133038
Objectives and Activities
| SORP reference | ||
|---|---|---|
| Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document |
Para 1.17 | To advance the Christian faith for the benefit of the public in accordance with the principles of the Baptist Denomination and its Statement of Purpose. |
| Summary of the main activities in relation to those purposes for the public benefit, in particular, the activities, projects or services identified in the accounts. |
Para 1.17 and 1.19 |
A Sunday morning worship service is held with activities for all ages. A parent & toddler group meets weekly during school term time. An afternoon ‘warm spaces’ group meets weekly. A club for seniors meets fortnightly for refreshments, talks and outings. A book club and walks are open to all. The church is part of Churches Together in Bramhall & Woodford. |
| Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit |
Para 1.18 | The Trustees have complied with their duty to have due regard to the guidance on public benefit, published by the Charity Commission. |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
| SORP reference | ||
|---|---|---|
| Policy on grant making | Para 1.38 | |
| Policy on social investment including program related investment |
Para 1.38 | |
| Contribution made by volunteers |
Para 1.38 | The church relies on the attendees to volunteer in various roles to ensure that the numerous organised activities can take place. |
The church was without a minister until June. Up to then the leadership team continued to maintain and oversee all the essential activities of the church.
Other
Achievements and Performance
| SORP reference | ||
|---|---|---|
| Summary of the main achievements of the charity, identifying the difference the charity’s work has made to the circumstances of its beneficiaries and any wider benefits to society as a whole. |
Para 1.20 | The Sunday morning service continued to be live-streamed for those who were unable to attend the church in person. This facility was initially set up in response to the Covid 19 restrictions. The toddler group continued to be a vital meeting place for young children and their parents/grandparents/guardians. Particularly for new parents and those who had moved into the area. The church opened once a week under the ‘warm spaces’ Government initiative. Hot refreshments were provided, along with the opportunity to participate in board games. |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
| Achievements against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | |
| Performance of fundraising activities against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | |
| Investment performance against objectives |
Para 1.41 | |
| Other |
Financial Review
| Financial Review | ||
|---|---|---|
| Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period |
Para 1.21 | The church’s financial position was very solid. Reserves had accumulated due to the effect of Covid restrictions and a new minister wasn’t employed until June. |
| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held |
Para 1.22 | |
| Amount of reserves held | Para 1.22 | About £15,000 |
| Reasons for holding zero reserves |
Para 1.22 | |
| Details of fund materially in deficit |
Para 1.24 | |
| Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern |
Para 1.23 |
Additional information (optional)
You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
| The charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising) |
Para 1.47 | The majority of the church’s funding is by way of personal giving by the church’s attendees. This funding is gift-aided where possible. |
| Investment policy and objectives including any social investment policy adopted |
Para 1.46 | |
| A description of the principal risks facing the charity |
Para 1.46 | |
| Other |
Structure, Governance and Management
| Description of charity’s trusts: |
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|---|---|---|
| Type of governing document (trust deed, royal charter) |
Para 1.25 | Constitution |
| How is the charity constituted? (e.g unincorporated association, CIO) |
Para 1.25 | Charitable Unincorporated Association |
| Trustee selection methods including details of any constitutional provisions e.g. election to post or name of any person or body entitled to appoint one or more trustees |
Para 1.25 | The Minister - appointed by a church members’ meeting. Other trustees – elected by the church members. |
Additional information (optional)
You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
| Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees |
Para 1.51 | |
| The charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works |
Para 1.51 | |
| Relationship with any related parties |
Para 1.51 | |
| Other | The church has adopted a modified version of the Baptist Union’s policy for safeguarding children. All those involved in children’s work have undergone safeguarding training. |
Reference and Administrative details
| Charity name | Bramhall Baptist Church |
|---|---|
| Other name the charity uses | |
| Registered charity number | 1133038 |
| Charity’s principal address | Woodford Road Bramhall Stockport SK7 1PB |
Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
| 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 |
Trustee name | Office (if any) | Dates acted if not for whole **year ** |
Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint trustee (ifany) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stephen Burr | Trustee & Elder | |||
| Ruth Meal | Trustee & Elder | |||
| Tom Townson | Trustee | |||
| Edward Trim | Trustee & Elder | |||
| Miranda Packard | Trustee & Treasurer | |||
| Matthew Pierce | Trustee & Minister | 13-06-22 to 31-12-22 | ||
– Corporate trustees names of the directors at the date the report was approved
Director name
Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity
Trustee name Dates acted if not for whole year
Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others
Description of the assets held in this capacity
Name and objects of the charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects Details of arrangements for safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity’s own assets
Additional information (optional)
Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)
| Type of | Name | Address |
|---|---|---|
| adviser |
Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information)
Exemptions from disclosure
Reason for non-disclosure of key personnel details
Other optional information
Declarations
The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.
Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees
| Signature(s) Full name(s) Position (eg Secretary, Chair, etc) Date |
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|---|---|---|
| Miranda Packard | Tom Townson | |
Treasurer |
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| 14 November 2023 | ||
| 14 November 2023 |
BRAMHALL BAPTIST CHURCH Registered Charity Number.. 1133038 ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 315t December 2022
BRAMHAiLBAPmSTOIiIRCH Page 2 ACCOUNfs FOR ThEYEI ENDED 31STDEf*MBER Z021 INDEX RepDrt of the Independent Examiner Staternentof FInar131 Acuvltles Balancesheei NotestotheAccoLffjts 7-8
BRHALL8APll¥f CHURCH YEAR ENDED 31STDECEMBER 2021 Paoe 3 INDEPENDENfEXAMINER'S REPOFiY TO ThE TRVSTEESIMEM8ERSOF BPAMHALL BAPTISTCHURCH I rekK>rt on theaccountsof Sramhall Baptist Churth forthe yeareThded 31st Decemb2r 2022 pages4-8attached. Re5PArtive re5pDnsibithie5 of trustee5 and eM8miner Thetrustees are responsible forthe prepaTrtion of the a¢counis.The trustees considerthatan audit is not wuired fDrthi5 year under se10n 144121 of the Ch8ririesArt 2011 Iihe 2011 ACtI thatan iThdeperent *tninatiDn Is needed. Hiving5atisfied myself that the tharltyls notsubjertto audit underwrnpany law and15 ell8iNe forindependentexamination. it is myre5ponsibilllyto.' examSnethe accounts under5ettion 145 of the 2011 Act ' tofollowthe proceedures laid Llown In thegenernl Diretti¢ns8lven bythtrcharfty Commi9On under5ecUon 4317llbl of th&Att,' and to statewherher particular matters have come to my attention. Basis olindependént Examln•r'$repDrt Myexamination wa5carried out in accordance With the General Dirtctions8ivÈn by the Charlty Cotnmissioners. An examination includès a reviewof the accountin8 records kept by the church and comparison ofthe accounts presented with these record5. Iralso Includesconsldetstion of any unusual itemsordlsclosures In the a¢¢ounts, and seeking expl?nations from you 35 Church Offi¢er5 concernlng any5uch matter5.The proceclures undertaken do not prowde allthe evidence that would be required i an audit and consequen¥ no opinion iswven astowhetherthe accounts present a'true and falrview, and the report 15 limited to those matters setwt In the statement below. IndepÈhdent E¥amih•fs statem4rtt In connettioh with myexamination, no matter has corne to my attention.. 111 which glves me reasonable Cause to belleve that in any material respettthe rEquirements-.- -t¢ keep accotsnting records in ircordance with 5eaion 386 of the Comp3nlesAtt 2W6', and -to prepare accountswhlch accor¢ wirh the accounting records. comply with ihe ccourtting requIreAl$ of Section 396 of the Companie5 Acr and with the methods and principles ofthe statemèntof Recomended Prattice..AttouNtinz and REPOrting by Charitie5 have not been meL' or 121 towhich in myownlon attention should bedrawn In dert0enaba proper underStarIng ofthtraccounts to be reached. Davld R S Welch FIJ OChA 0rtered Accountant &lnd•pEndent Exatimner 3 GrDvÈ, Hazel Grove, Stockport, Cheshire SK75LS knd M•rth 21)
8FLAMHALL PTIST CHURCH ¥rATEMENTOF FINANclAtvrrIEs FOR FOR YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2022 Paga 4 INCOME 2022 Total GÈneral Fun Funds General Fund unta General Givin9 Grft Aid Tax Refunds Other Income 51.854 11,929-1 51,854 11.929 3,566 42,939 10.548 362 Non-volunta hAanse Rental ank Interest come 8,394 143 8.394 143 15.412 Gtrneral FLtnd Total 75.886 75.888 69,287 Designated Fumd5 Restricted Income for Missions LitLl8 Lambs 2,871 2,871 497 1.018 497 Totsl Church Incom• 2,871 76.383 79,254 70,2 Yot81 Church Expenditure - Payo 5 12,2601 170.3721 147.5881 NET RESOURCES 611 8,271 8,882 22,697 Freehohj Propety Reall¥atn Accountwrited (7,7801 17.7601 17.7601 Funds broughl forward 1 January 2022 125,903 120,531 246.434 231,497 128 802 247.556 246,434
8RAMHALL BAPTisf CHURCH STATEMEPJTOF FINAl4CLACTrv[FlE5 FOR FOR YEAR ENOED31ST DECEMBER2022 Page S EXPENDITURE 2022 Total und 021 neral Fund5 Funds G8nwal Fund Pastor Saary & Pension Expenses Training Recrtment Costs 15.602 2.688 15.602 2.686 274 Manse Gas, E. Water, In5. cKf8X Repair& M8intenan28 Letbng Managewi Fees BU Loan Interest SkerS, ¥AP8n888 2,323 4,831 362 6.882 1,000 2,323 4,831 362 8.882 1.000 2.441 5.13 700 Church Ga5, Elec,Phom, Ins Repair & Matenan¢t Equipment Sunday S¢fwJ Pnnl & Photocopyl Books & Stationery Subs. & Ltenses 0reh Trainiw I Confer&e F Other 4,226 7,264 2.560 1,350 137 4,226 7,284 2,560 1,350 137 3,401 3,727 12.871 1.569 38 832 93 832 93 991 744 1,281 1.281 InLpendEnl Ewlner 550 550 520 Missi¢n8 General Missions Restrthd 15,550 15,550 2,260 13,310 1.020 2,260 Liitle Lambs Tea k $06 74 232 334 74 Total Expmditure 2.260 47.588
2nd March 2023
Miranda Packard - Treasurer and Trustee
2nd March 2023 Stephen Burr - Elder and Trustee
BFiAMHALL BAPTIST CHURCH NOTES TO ThE ACCOUNT5 FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2022 Page 7 1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES AND DEFINITIONS 1.1 The accounts have Lwn prepared under the historical c05t cxjnvenlion in accordance with appli¢able accounting standards and the Charities Act Statement of Recommentled Practi(*. 1.2 GENERAL FVNDS represent unrestrfcted funds that are not subject to any restriction regarding their use and are available lor applic2tion towards their use and are available for application towards general purposes. 1.3 RESTRICTED FUNDS have been reStried by Ihe donor for a particular purpose. 1.4 INCOMING RESOURCES are recognised when re¢eived, or in the case of grft akl claims mode, when such daims are made. 1.5 RESOURCES USED are recognised whèn costs have LEen Incuffed, or for designated or spec4al gifts, in the same acctyJnting rIOd 88 the related grft iq received. 1.6 CAPITAL EXPENDITURE. Eypenditsjre on.land and buildings. furniture, fixtures and fittings f church use 15 written off in full during the year in which the co$ts are incurred. The churth building on Woodford Road. Bramhall was completed In 1993 al a total cost of £339.741. The current insured value of the property ts £1,699,858 and Ihe contents is £42.099. The church purchased 8 manse February 2016 al a cost of £387,974 Snduding atteratkons and modemisation for use by the pasioi, and this ha5 been opitalised and depreciated al 2% p.a. straight line method. The current insurgj value of the manse building 15 £1,IX)O.000 on a blanket policy. Contents of common parts is £10.000. 2. VOLUNTARY INCOME Other incorne Beswd( Trust Stockport Counul- wam spaces Local businesses using caark Other income 2,5 550 362 362
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