# **Trustees’ Annual Report 1 April 2021 – 31 March 2022** 

## **Charity Number:  1133718** 

## **Trustees** 

|**Trustee Name**|**Office**|**Dates acted if not**<br>**for whole year**|**Appointed by**|
|---|---|---|---|
|||||
|Vacant|Minister||Church Meeting|
|Geoff Day|Safeguarding Trustee||Church Meeting|
|Robin Scoulding|Secretary||Church Meeting|
|Liz Cowburn|||Church Meeting|
|Jenny Evans|Treasurer||Church Meeting|
|Tim Curtis|||Church Meeting|
|Jude James|||Church Meeting|



## **Name and addresses of advisers** 

|**Bankers**|Barclays Bank|Barclays, Leicester, LE87 2BB|
|---|---|---|
|**Solicitors**|Anthony Collins|143 Edmund Street, Birmingham, B3 2ES|
|**Accountants &**<br>**Auditors**|DRE & Co|6 Claremont Buildings, Claremont Bank, Shrewsbury,<br>SY1 1RJ|
|**Architects**|Howl Associates|10 Park Plaza, Battlefield Enterprise Park,<br>Shrewsbury, SY1 1RJ|



## **Description of the charity’s trusts** 

Trust constitution is based upon the Baptist Union Corporation Constitution for Baptist Churches. The Constitution was adopted on 12 November 2009. 

Charity Trustees are elected at a Church Meeting from among the membership of the Church. 

## **Governance** 

Direction and leadership of the church is provided by a Leadership Team comprising the Senior Minister, the Associate Minister (if any) and the other Trustees. 

The Charity Trustees are accountable to the Church Meeting which comprises all members of the church. Church meetings are held four times each year. 

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The number of Charity Trustees is determined by the Church Meeting which, on 12 November 2009, decided that there should be no fewer than two Trustees and, on 6 November 2011, decided that there should be no more than seven Trustees (in addition to the Ministers). 

The staff of the Church includes the Minister and other paid staff including managers for the Central and Crowmoor buildings and a cleaner. 

The Church is a member of the Baptist Union and the Heart of England Baptist Association. 

## **Objectives and activities** 

The 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 education and carry out other charitable purposes in the United Kingdom and/or other parts of the world. 

The Trustees have read and are mindful of the Charity Commission’s guidance on the public benefit including the specific guidance on the advancement of religion for the public benefit. 

In order to achieve our principal objects, we provide a range of activities for our local community and our members. The aim is to show the love of Jesus Christ in word and deed, and to bring people into a closer relationship with Him as their living Lord. 

## **Our activities providing a public benefit specifically include:** 

- Family-friendly church services, to which all are welcome, with a children’s programme and crèche. 

- Toddlers’ groups, both at the church premises and in the town centre 

- Foodshare Table in conjunction with the FoodHub 

- Small groups for the growth of faith and discipleship. 

- A range of regular activities and special events for young people, adults, families and older people including holiday clubs, community meals and social events. 

- Working with local schools, colleges and other voluntary groups. 

- Supporting, and making our buildings available for use by community groups 

## **Grant Making** 

The church provides financial support to a number of national and international organisations and activities with aims and objectives compatible with its own charitable purpose including, but not limited to, the Baptist Union Home Mission Fund. The church supports members working in needy communities in the UK and overseas. 

## **Volunteers** 

All members of the church are encouraged to take an appropriate part in the life of the church and the furtherance of its charitable objects. Many of our activities are delivered by volunteers, including the leadership of the various ministries and helping with practical tasks. It is by working together that we can grow as a community, and engage with the needs of our wider community. Volunteer leaders are accountable to the Trustees and to the Church Meeting. 

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## **Achievements and performance** 

We believe God has called us to be One church with two buildings, both primarily for the benefit of the two different communities with whom we are privileged to work. Throughout the year 2021-22 we have sought to bring Jesus into the heart of the community, both in the town centre and in the Monkmoor area. 

## **Engaging with the community** 

Our mission is to re-engage with the community. 

We have continued to develop excellent relationships with organisations working in both areas, including the local Council, schools and community groups. Examples include: 

- We continue to liaise with and assist the community-focused coffee shop, “Palmers” in our town centre building. 

- Music Therapy – support for children and adults with special needs - at Crowmoor 

- Activities linked to Shrewsbury Food Hub 

- Links with Shrewsbury Street Pastors 

- Links with Shrewsbury Youth for Christ 

- A team: “Open the Book” provides support for R.E. lessons and assemblies. 

- FaF (Food and Fellowship) group for men 

## **Discipleship and prayer** 

Our current activities include: 

- Regular church services 

- Regular Home Groups in various locations 

- Various prayer groups. 

## **Governance and Finance** 

A detailed budget was agreed by church members in April 2021. 

## **Policies** 

All of the Church policies are subject to regular review by the Trustees. 

## **External mission** 

- Matthew & Esther Howes continues as supported church missionaries.   They are living and working in a Muslim community in the West Midlands under the auspices of WEC. 

- Jon and Elise Fletcher continue as supported church missionaries. They and their family have been in Thailand since September 2014 living and working in a slum district of Bangkok under the auspices of Urban Neighbours of Hope. 

- Judy Cook continues as a supported missionary in her work at Hope Home, Chiang Mai, Thailand. 

- We have continued to support the Baptist Missionary Society and other missionary organisations. 

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## **Conclusion** 

The year 2021-2022 has seen the Church navigate through another difficult year.  The pandemic brought several challenges with a number of activities, at the church and within the local communities.  We still operate on the basis that we are One church with Two buildings, primarily for the benefit of the two different communities we serve. 

In the year ahead we will continue to explore new ways of bringing Jesus into the heart of the community, both at Central and Crowmoor. The challenges are enormous – the opportunities equally so. 

## **Financial Review** 

The Trustees are satisfied that they have sufficient reserves at the Balance Sheet date, together with ongoing income anticipated, to enable the church to function effectively in the coming year. They are committed to achieving a reserves policy which complies with Charity Commission guidelines. 

The church’s principal source of funding is the regular, personal giving of its members. 

The church also receives income from hiring out the Crowmoor and Central buildings for use by community groups not otherwise connected with the church. 

The trustees also utilised the government’s furlough scheme during this financial year. 

The financial results for 2021-2022, together with a summary of the accounting policies adopted, are set out in the financial statements. 

## **Declaration** 

The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above. 

Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees 

|**Signature(s)**<br>**Full name(s)**<br>**Position**<br>**Date**|J Evans|R Scoulding|
|---|---|---|
||Jenny Evans|Rob Scoulding|
||Treasurer|Secretary|
||12 January 2023||
||12 January 2023||



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REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER: 1133718
REPORT OF THE TRUSTKES AP4D
UNAUDITED FJNANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022
FOR
SIIREWSBURY BAPTIST CHURCH
D.R.E. & Co.
Chartered Accountants
Kit)gsland House
39 Abbey FoiEgate
Shrewsbllry
Shrop5hire
SY2 6BL

SHREWSBiIRY BAPTIST CHURCH
coNrENfs OF THE FflANCL4L STATEI MENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022
Page
Referenee and Administrztiv¢ Det411s
Independent K￿miner1$ Report
Stxtement ofFinollcixl Activit1¢5
BAI#Dce Sheet
Notes to the Financial StxterneThts
S to 11
Detailed Statement of Fillaneial Actlvities
12 to 13

SHREWSBURY BAPTIST CHURCH
REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS
FOR THE YEAR LNDkD 31 MARCH 2022
TRUSTEES
GDay
R Scoulding
Mrs D E Cowburn
Mrs J Jatnes
T Curtis (resigned 15.3.22)
Mrs J Evans
Rev G Sinden {appointed 15.3.22)
Rev N A Price (appointed 1.5.22)
PRINCIPAL ADDRESS
CrDwmere Road
Shrewsbury
Shropshire
SY2 5JJ
RECISTERED CHARITY
NUMBER
1133718
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER
D.R.E. & Co.
Chartered Accountants
Kingsland Ilouse
39 Abbey foreg4te
Shrewsbury
Shropshire
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INDEIPEI NDLN'f Li XAMifibR'S RbPORT TO THE TRUSTEI ES OF
SIIREI WSBURY BAPI'IS"I' CHURLH
liidependent exa]Diner'5 report to the trustees of Shreivsbury Baptist Chureh
I report to the chartty tnjstees on my examination of the acGounÉs of Skn'ewsbuiy Baptist Church (the Trnst) for the
year ended 31 March 2022.
Responslbilitlts and basi5 of report
As th¢ ch8J'ity trL]Stees of the Tn]st you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the
¥equiTernents of the Charities Act 2011 ('tlie Act,).
I report in respectof my examination of theTrust's accounts c￿'r1ed outundei. Section 145 ofthe Act and in Carrying
out my examinalion I have followed all applicable Dire¢tlOIE5 given by the Charity Cominission under Section
145{5){b) of the Act.
Iiidependent examiner's StatemeRt
I have eomplctcd my examination. I Conf￿ that no i￿at￿.1a] matter5 have COME to rny alleDtion in connection with
the ¢xamingstion giving me cause to belieye that tn any material respect..
accountiiig recoi'ds were not kept in respect of the Trust as reqU￿¢d by Section 130 of the Act,. or
the accoullts do nat accoi'd with those recoi'ds; or
the Aceounts do ttot comply wÈth thc appltcable requirements concemillg the forn] and content of accounts set out
in the Charities (Accounts and RcpoJl8) Rcgulations 2008 other than any i'equlrement that the awount5 give a true
and fair view which is not a Enattcr as pait of an independent examination.
I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attelltion
should be drawn in this report in order to eoable a proper undeTStanding of the accounts to be reached.
ncis Nock F.C.C.A
D.R.E. & Co.
Chartered Accollt)tants
Kingsland Trlouse
39 Abbey Foregate
Shrewsbury
shr0psh￿e
SY2 6BL
Date.. 24 January 2023
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SHREWSBURY BAPTISY CHURCH
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL AcfiviTIES
FOR I'HK YEAR EIYD£D 31 MARCH 2022
31.3.22
Total
funds
31.3.21
Total
funds
Unrestri¢led
nds
Restricted
nds
Notes
INCOME AND EI NDOWMKNTS FROM
Donations and legacies
7&235
931
79,166
93,724
Othej. trading activities
Investment income
35,263
34
3S,263
34
2,365
Total
113 532
931
AA4463
96,096
EXPENDITURE ON
Ch9ritable activitie5
Ministry
Mi55lO
Establishment
30,453
14,857
35,769
1,872
32,325
14,857
36J54
42,682
13,738
31,903
585
Other
569
569
314
Total
81,648
2,457
88,637
NET INCOMEI(LXPENDITURE)
Transfers between funds
31,8134
1,672
(1,526)
30,3S8
7.459
13
Net movemenl in funds
30,212
146
30J58
7,459
RECONCILtATION OF FUNDS
Total fvnds bi'ought forward
16,968
13,442
30,410
22.951
TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD
13,588
60,768
30,410
The notes form part of ¢￿ese fsnancial statements
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SHRKWSBURY BAIryIS
HURCH
ALA
MAR
IEE
22
31.3.22
TotAI
runds
31.3.21
Total
ds
Unrestricted
funds
Restricted
funds
Notes
FIXED ASSETS
Tangible assets
1,656
2,656
2,029
CURRENT ASSETS
Debtors
Casli at bank and in hand
100
29,377
44,612
13,588
58,200
29,477
CREDITORS
Amounts falling due within one y&
10
(88)
{88)
(1,008)
NET CURRENT ASSETS
44
28,469
TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT
LIABILITIES
47,180
13,588
60,768
30,498
CREDITORS
Amounts f&lling due after more than oThe year
(88)
NET ASSETS
47.180
60,768
30,410
FUNDS
Unrestricted fullds
Restr&cted funds
13
47,180
16,968
TOTAL FUNDS
60.768
30,410
The f￿anCIal statelnents W￿.¢ approved by the Board of TTuslees authorised for issue on 24 J&nuary 2023 and
weKe signed on its beimlf by..
Evans- Trustee
The notes fonii part of tl)ese financial statem6iits
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SHREWSBURY BAPTIST CHURCH
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022
ACCOUP4TING POLICIES
Basis of preparlng the fina￿¢19] statements
The 8ccounls are prepared on a reeeipts 8nd payments basis.
Donation$
Dol￿tItsnS are acwunted foi. Eross when received.
Tax refunds
Gift aid refuods are included when received.
Leg2eies
Legacies al'e a￿Ounted foi. when their receipt is ¢￿tain and can be properly quorÈtified.
Investment Incoine
Investtnent ihcome is included in the accounts in the ye&r in which it is receivable.
Fulld ratsing and publicity cost5
The church does notmake fomial appeals for funds, and expendi￿re on these items is therefore notEnaterial.
Grant$ payable
The chllrch makes Erants to othei. organisations whose charitsble objects compliments its work. They are
accounted tor the ye&r in which they are paid.
Govern2nce costs
This represents direct expenditure on the governance of ihe church. Most of the management is carried out
without charge by volunteeiB. This intangible cost is not included in the Statement of Pinancial Activities
since their is no meagurable cost to the volut]teers fortheir service.
Fixed assets
The church ￿rMISeS al'e included in the noles to the a￿Ount5 at insurance value bwause r¢liable cost
infornkation is not av&ilable, and valuation would incur sigllifjcant costs which would be onei'ous compaiEd
with the additional benefit gained by tbe user of the account5.
Fumiiure and equipment in the church premises is in¢luded at cost gr n¢t realisable value.
Depreci&tiOll
Depreciation has not been charged on the church or manse pi'emises, becaus¢ in th¢ opinioD of the Trustees,
the residual value of the asset is not less than the original cost price.
Depreciation on other fixed assets is calculated to write off the cost on a straight litte basls Dver their
expected useful life. at the following rates..
Furniture and fittings
Cckmputers and equipment 33 /0
Or such rates as the church decides
Peiision eosts and other post-retiremeut be￿¢fItS
The church is an employer partSCiP&ting in a pension scheme known a5 the Baptist Pension Scheme ("the
scheme"). The scheme is a s¢paTate entity which is administered by tbe Pension Trustee (Baptist Pension
Trust Limited).
The Minister alld some meinbers Dfthc church staff arc eligible to join the Scheme, which is not contracted
out of the Stale Second Pension.
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SHREWSBURY BAPTIST CHURCH
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS- eonlinued
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022
DONATIONS AND LEGACIES
31.3.22
31.3.21
DaJ)ation$
Offerings
Tax refut]ds
Grants- CJRS
12,239
47,399
9a25
10,447
43,599
11,785
79.166
93,724
OTHER TRADING ACTtVlTIES
31.3.22
31.3.21
Othu. trading income
2,365
INVESTMENT INCOME
31.3.22
31.3.21
Interest receÉvable- trading
34
TRUSTEESI RE[￿UNERATIoN AND BENEFtTS
The following trustees were paid temuneration foi. providing services to the charity under eMploY￿ent
contracts:
Mis J Evans.. £17,10912021. £15,555)
Mrs J Jam¢s.' £19,31312021.. £18,938)
Nv trll5tees were remunei'ated for peiforming their duties as a trustee for the year ended 31 Mareh 2022 nor
fur the year ended 31 Mar¢li 2021.
Trustees, expenses
DLll'ing the year. the following genernl exp¢n8e5 were rein)bursed to trustees=
Mrs D E CowburR'. £Nil (2021.. £191), Mr T Curtis £1,030 (2021.. £Nil), Mrs J James= £1,086 (2021., £326),
J Evans.. £2,273 (2021.. £530) and Mr R S¢oulding £101 (2021.. £47).
STAFF COSTS
The aveTage llLonthly llUTnber of ¢mploy¢es during the year was as follows..
31.3.22
31.3.21
Employees
No employees received emoluments in exces8 of £60,000.
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SHREWSBURY BAPTIST CHIJRCH
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS- continued
FOR THE YEI AR EiYDED 31 MARCH 2022
COMPARATIVES FOR TIIE STATEMENT OV FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
Unrestricted
nds
Resti'icted
funds
Total
funds
INCOME AND ENDOWMEF4TS FROM
Donations aiid legacies
93,724
93,724
Other trading activities
Investment income
2,365
2,365
Total
96.095
96,096
EXPENDITURE ON
Charitable aetivilies
Minibtry
Missio
Establishment
42,682
13,738
31,903
42,682
13,738
31,903
Other
314
314
Total
88,637
88,637
NET INCOME
7,458
7.459
RECONCILIATION OV VUNDS
Total ￿ndS brought forwai'd
9,510
13,441
22.951
TOTAL FUNDS CARIUED FORWARD
13,442
30.410
TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS
Fixtures
and
fittings
Computer
¢quipment
Totals
cost
At l April 2021
Additions
3,143
166
360
3,503
At 31 Mai'ch 2022
DEPREC￿TIoN
At l April 2021
Charge for yEar
1,114
314
360
25$
1,474
569
At 31 March 2022
61S
2,043
NET BOOK VALUE
At 31 March 2022
775
At 31 March 2021
2,029
2,029
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APTIST CKURCH
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS- contillued
FOR THE YEAR ENDED JI MARCH 2022
DEBTORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITlItN ONE YEAR
31.3.22
31.3.21
Other debtors
100
10. CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITlItN ONE YEAR
31.3.22
31.3.21
Bank loans and overdrafts (see note 12)
88
1,008
ii.
CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE AFTER MORE THAN ONE YEAR
Jl.3.22
31.3.21
Bank loans (see note 12)
88
12.
LOANS
An analysis of the maturty of loaw is given below..
31.3.22
31.3.21
Am(HEnts falling due wÈthin one on demand:
Ballk 108ns
88
1,008
A￿oUnt5 falling betsveen one and two ye8Js:
Ballk loalls- 1-2 years
88
13.
MOVEMEf4T IN Fuf4DS
Net
movement
in funds
Transfers
between
At
31.3.22
At 1.4.21
Ullrestrlcted funds
G¢Tw21 fulld
16,968
31,884
(1,672)
47,180
Restricted funds
Mission Giving
Home mission
218
218
25
24
915
Romaian Orphange
Senior moments event
First Tuesday
24
915
91
2a22
6,100
31
122
2J22
6.1110
Gift Day
Mike Breeze Legacy
Jon & Elsi¢ Fletcher
D¢m¢nlia Cafe
(1,672)
90
1,672
TOTAL FUNDS
60,768
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SHREWSBURY BAP
CH
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEI4IELYTS- Continued
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022
13.
MOVEMENf IN FUNDS- coatinued
Net movement iti fi￿d8, included in the above are as follows..
Incoming
resources
Resourees
expended
Movement
in funds
Uttrestricted funds
General fund
I13￿32
(81,648)
31,884
Restricted funds
Hotlle tnission
25
25
Firlt Tuesd&y
616
200
90
(585)
(1,872}
31
(1,672)
lon & Elsie Fletrher
Dementia Cafe
931
45
TOTAL FUNDS
84 105)
Compar8tlves for rnovejnent in funds
Net
movemettt
in fi￿dS
At
31.3.21
At 1.4.20
Unrestricted f￿lldS
Gelleral fi￿d
9,510
7,458
16,968
RestTlCted funds
Mission Giving
Roll￿1￿ Orphange
Senior mo]nents event
Ftrst Tuesday
218
24
915
218
24
915
91
2,322
6,100
3,771
91
2,322
6,100
GiftD&y
Mike Bre¢ze Legacy
Dementia Cafr
13,441
TOTAL FUNDS
7,459
30,410
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SHREWSBURY BAFfJsT CHURCH
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS- eonliDued
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022
13.
MOVEMENT IN FUNDS- CODtiDMed
Comparative net movement in fi￿dI ill¢luded in the above are as follows:
Incornin
resources
Resources
sxpended
Movement
in fjjnds
Unrestricted ￿lldS
General ￿nd
96,095
(88,637)
7,458
Restricted fuDds
Dementia Cafe
TOTAL FUNDS
96,096
88 637)
A Current y¢ar 12 ￿onthS alld prior year 12 months combitked positioll is as follows:
Net
movement
in fi￿d8
Trausfrrs
tween
At
31.3.22
At 1.4.20
UDre8tricted
fjeneral fijlld
9,510
39,342
{1,672)
47,180
Restricted fullds
Mission Giving
Home missioii
218
218
25
25
24
915
Romaian Orphange
Serrior ￿0￿¢llts event
First Tllesday
24
915
91
2.322
6,100
31
122
2,322
6,100
Gift Day
Mike Breeze Legacy
Jon & Elsie Fletcher
Dementia Cafe
(1,672)
91
1.672
3,771
13,441
1,525
1,672
13,588
TOTAL FufiDS
22,951
60,768
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SHREWSBURY BAPTIST CHURC
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEIIAE
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022
nlle
13.
MOVEMENf IN FUNDS - eolltlllued
A Current year 12 rnonths ald prior year 12 months cotllbined nttt ttkovement in fijnds, included in the above are
as follows-
Incoming
resources
Resources
expended
Movement
in ￿lld8
Unrestricted funds
Ge]her81 fijnd
209,627
(170,285)
39,342
Restricted funds
Home mi￿10n
25
25
First The8d&y
616
200
91
(585)
(1,872)
Jon & Elsie Fletcher
Dementia Cafe
(1,672)
91
932
2.457)
1,525
TOTAL FUNDS
210,559
172,742)
37,817
14.
RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURES
The custodian Truste£ of tbe cbur¢h is tbe Baptist Union Corporation Limited which is clwity number 249635,
and which is controlled by the Baptist Union Council. The church is also a mejnber ofthe Baptist UDion of Great
Britaill, alld the Heart of England Baptl8t Associatio
See nole 5 for detsijs of trustees expenses ￿ld for the year ended 31 March 2022.
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SHREWSBURY BAPTIST CHURCH
DETAILED STATEMKNT OF FINANCIAL ACTivrriES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022
31.3.22
31.3.21
INCOTrIK AND ENDOWMENTS
Dollatlolls and legacles
DonatLons
Offerings
Tax refimds
Grants- CJRS
12,239
47,399
9?25
10,447
43,599
11,785
27,893
79,166
93,724
Other trading activiti
Otber trdding in¢om¢
35,263
2,365
IDvestmellt ineome
lllterest receivable- traditig
34
Total iDeomlng resources
114,463
96,096
EXPENDfTURK
Charitgble gctivities
Wages
Pensions
Rates and Wdter
Insurance
Light and heat
RepaitB & Maintenance
Sundries
34,619
6,053
1,120
5,565
5,201
4,222
36,469
5,291
754
5,288
14,093
882
21.152
79,368
83,929
Other
Fixtsres and fittings
Computer equipm¢DI
314
255
314
$69
314
Support eosts
Flll#nee
Bank charges
243
291
Other
Telephone
Postage ond 3tttti￿ery
1,063
678
1.409
295
1,741
1,704
CoYernan¢e costs
Accountancy
2.184
2J99
This page does not forni part of the statutory fmanGial statements
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SHRKWSBtFRY BAPTIST CHURCH
DETAILED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
FOR THE YEAR IIM)ED 31 MARCH 2022
31.3.22
31.321
Total resources expended
88.637
Net income
30
This page does not fonn part of the stathtory financial statements
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REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER: 1133718
REPORT OF THE TRUSTKES AP4D
UNAUDITED FJNANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022
FOR
SIIREWSBURY BAPTIST CHURCH
D.R.E. & Co.
Chartered Accountants
Kit)gsland House
39 Abbey FoiEgate
Shrewsbllry
Shrop5hire
SY2 6BL

SHREWSBiIRY BAPTIST CHURCH
coNrENfs OF THE FflANCL4L STATEI MENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022
Page
Referenee and Administrztiv¢ Det411s
Independent K￿miner1$ Report
Stxtement ofFinollcixl Activit1¢5
BAI#Dce Sheet
Notes to the Financial StxterneThts
S to 11
Detailed Statement of Fillaneial Actlvities
12 to 13

SHREWSBURY BAPTIST CHURCH
REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS
FOR THE YEAR LNDkD 31 MARCH 2022
TRUSTEES
GDay
R Scoulding
Mrs D E Cowburn
Mrs J Jatnes
T Curtis (resigned 15.3.22)
Mrs J Evans
Rev G Sinden {appointed 15.3.22)
Rev N A Price (appointed 1.5.22)
PRINCIPAL ADDRESS
CrDwmere Road
Shrewsbury
Shropshire
SY2 5JJ
RECISTERED CHARITY
NUMBER
1133718
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER
D.R.E. & Co.
Chartered Accountants
Kingsland Ilouse
39 Abbey foreg4te
Shrewsbury
Shropshire
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INDEIPEI NDLN'f Li XAMifibR'S RbPORT TO THE TRUSTEI ES OF
SIIREI WSBURY BAPI'IS"I' CHURLH
liidependent exa]Diner'5 report to the trustees of Shreivsbury Baptist Chureh
I report to the chartty tnjstees on my examination of the acGounÉs of Skn'ewsbuiy Baptist Church (the Trnst) for the
year ended 31 March 2022.
Responslbilitlts and basi5 of report
As th¢ ch8J'ity trL]Stees of the Tn]st you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the
¥equiTernents of the Charities Act 2011 ('tlie Act,).
I report in respectof my examination of theTrust's accounts c￿'r1ed outundei. Section 145 ofthe Act and in Carrying
out my examinalion I have followed all applicable Dire¢tlOIE5 given by the Charity Cominission under Section
145{5){b) of the Act.
Iiidependent examiner's StatemeRt
I have eomplctcd my examination. I Conf￿ that no i￿at￿.1a] matter5 have COME to rny alleDtion in connection with
the ¢xamingstion giving me cause to belieye that tn any material respect..
accountiiig recoi'ds were not kept in respect of the Trust as reqU￿¢d by Section 130 of the Act,. or
the accoullts do nat accoi'd with those recoi'ds; or
the Aceounts do ttot comply wÈth thc appltcable requirements concemillg the forn] and content of accounts set out
in the Charities (Accounts and RcpoJl8) Rcgulations 2008 other than any i'equlrement that the awount5 give a true
and fair view which is not a Enattcr as pait of an independent examination.
I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attelltion
should be drawn in this report in order to eoable a proper undeTStanding of the accounts to be reached.
ncis Nock F.C.C.A
D.R.E. & Co.
Chartered Accollt)tants
Kingsland Trlouse
39 Abbey Foregate
Shrewsbury
shr0psh￿e
SY2 6BL
Date.. 24 January 2023
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SHREWSBURY BAPTISY CHURCH
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL AcfiviTIES
FOR I'HK YEAR EIYD£D 31 MARCH 2022
31.3.22
Total
funds
31.3.21
Total
funds
Unrestri¢led
nds
Restricted
nds
Notes
INCOME AND EI NDOWMKNTS FROM
Donations and legacies
7&235
931
79,166
93,724
Othej. trading activities
Investment income
35,263
34
3S,263
34
2,365
Total
113 532
931
AA4463
96,096
EXPENDITURE ON
Ch9ritable activitie5
Ministry
Mi55lO
Establishment
30,453
14,857
35,769
1,872
32,325
14,857
36J54
42,682
13,738
31,903
585
Other
569
569
314
Total
81,648
2,457
88,637
NET INCOMEI(LXPENDITURE)
Transfers between funds
31,8134
1,672
(1,526)
30,3S8
7.459
13
Net movemenl in funds
30,212
146
30J58
7,459
RECONCILtATION OF FUNDS
Total fvnds bi'ought forward
16,968
13,442
30,410
22.951
TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD
13,588
60,768
30,410
The notes form part of ¢￿ese fsnancial statements
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SHRKWSBURY BAIryIS
HURCH
ALA
MAR
IEE
22
31.3.22
TotAI
runds
31.3.21
Total
ds
Unrestricted
funds
Restricted
funds
Notes
FIXED ASSETS
Tangible assets
1,656
2,656
2,029
CURRENT ASSETS
Debtors
Casli at bank and in hand
100
29,377
44,612
13,588
58,200
29,477
CREDITORS
Amounts falling due within one y&
10
(88)
{88)
(1,008)
NET CURRENT ASSETS
44
28,469
TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT
LIABILITIES
47,180
13,588
60,768
30,498
CREDITORS
Amounts f&lling due after more than oThe year
(88)
NET ASSETS
47.180
60,768
30,410
FUNDS
Unrestricted fullds
Restr&cted funds
13
47,180
16,968
TOTAL FUNDS
60.768
30,410
The f￿anCIal statelnents W￿.¢ approved by the Board of TTuslees authorised for issue on 24 J&nuary 2023 and
weKe signed on its beimlf by..
Evans- Trustee
The notes fonii part of tl)ese financial statem6iits
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SHREWSBURY BAPTIST CHURCH
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022
ACCOUP4TING POLICIES
Basis of preparlng the fina￿¢19] statements
The 8ccounls are prepared on a reeeipts 8nd payments basis.
Donation$
Dol￿tItsnS are acwunted foi. Eross when received.
Tax refunds
Gift aid refuods are included when received.
Leg2eies
Legacies al'e a￿Ounted foi. when their receipt is ¢￿tain and can be properly quorÈtified.
Investment Incoine
Investtnent ihcome is included in the accounts in the ye&r in which it is receivable.
Fulld ratsing and publicity cost5
The church does notmake fomial appeals for funds, and expendi￿re on these items is therefore notEnaterial.
Grant$ payable
The chllrch makes Erants to othei. organisations whose charitsble objects compliments its work. They are
accounted tor the ye&r in which they are paid.
Govern2nce costs
This represents direct expenditure on the governance of ihe church. Most of the management is carried out
without charge by volunteeiB. This intangible cost is not included in the Statement of Pinancial Activities
since their is no meagurable cost to the volut]teers fortheir service.
Fixed assets
The church ￿rMISeS al'e included in the noles to the a￿Ount5 at insurance value bwause r¢liable cost
infornkation is not av&ilable, and valuation would incur sigllifjcant costs which would be onei'ous compaiEd
with the additional benefit gained by tbe user of the account5.
Fumiiure and equipment in the church premises is in¢luded at cost gr n¢t realisable value.
Depreci&tiOll
Depreciation has not been charged on the church or manse pi'emises, becaus¢ in th¢ opinioD of the Trustees,
the residual value of the asset is not less than the original cost price.
Depreciation on other fixed assets is calculated to write off the cost on a straight litte basls Dver their
expected useful life. at the following rates..
Furniture and fittings
Cckmputers and equipment 33 /0
Or such rates as the church decides
Peiision eosts and other post-retiremeut be￿¢fItS
The church is an employer partSCiP&ting in a pension scheme known a5 the Baptist Pension Scheme ("the
scheme"). The scheme is a s¢paTate entity which is administered by tbe Pension Trustee (Baptist Pension
Trust Limited).
The Minister alld some meinbers Dfthc church staff arc eligible to join the Scheme, which is not contracted
out of the Stale Second Pension.
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SHREWSBURY BAPTIST CHURCH
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS- eonlinued
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022
DONATIONS AND LEGACIES
31.3.22
31.3.21
DaJ)ation$
Offerings
Tax refut]ds
Grants- CJRS
12,239
47,399
9a25
10,447
43,599
11,785
79.166
93,724
OTHER TRADING ACTtVlTIES
31.3.22
31.3.21
Othu. trading income
2,365
INVESTMENT INCOME
31.3.22
31.3.21
Interest receÉvable- trading
34
TRUSTEESI RE[￿UNERATIoN AND BENEFtTS
The following trustees were paid temuneration foi. providing services to the charity under eMploY￿ent
contracts:
Mis J Evans.. £17,10912021. £15,555)
Mrs J Jam¢s.' £19,31312021.. £18,938)
Nv trll5tees were remunei'ated for peiforming their duties as a trustee for the year ended 31 Mareh 2022 nor
fur the year ended 31 Mar¢li 2021.
Trustees, expenses
DLll'ing the year. the following genernl exp¢n8e5 were rein)bursed to trustees=
Mrs D E CowburR'. £Nil (2021.. £191), Mr T Curtis £1,030 (2021.. £Nil), Mrs J James= £1,086 (2021., £326),
J Evans.. £2,273 (2021.. £530) and Mr R S¢oulding £101 (2021.. £47).
STAFF COSTS
The aveTage llLonthly llUTnber of ¢mploy¢es during the year was as follows..
31.3.22
31.3.21
Employees
No employees received emoluments in exces8 of £60,000.
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SHREWSBURY BAPTIST CHIJRCH
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS- continued
FOR THE YEI AR EiYDED 31 MARCH 2022
COMPARATIVES FOR TIIE STATEMENT OV FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
Unrestricted
nds
Resti'icted
funds
Total
funds
INCOME AND ENDOWMEF4TS FROM
Donations aiid legacies
93,724
93,724
Other trading activities
Investment income
2,365
2,365
Total
96.095
96,096
EXPENDITURE ON
Charitable aetivilies
Minibtry
Missio
Establishment
42,682
13,738
31,903
42,682
13,738
31,903
Other
314
314
Total
88,637
88,637
NET INCOME
7,458
7.459
RECONCILIATION OV VUNDS
Total ￿ndS brought forwai'd
9,510
13,441
22.951
TOTAL FUNDS CARIUED FORWARD
13,442
30.410
TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS
Fixtures
and
fittings
Computer
¢quipment
Totals
cost
At l April 2021
Additions
3,143
166
360
3,503
At 31 Mai'ch 2022
DEPREC￿TIoN
At l April 2021
Charge for yEar
1,114
314
360
25$
1,474
569
At 31 March 2022
61S
2,043
NET BOOK VALUE
At 31 March 2022
775
At 31 March 2021
2,029
2,029
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APTIST CKURCH
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS- contillued
FOR THE YEAR ENDED JI MARCH 2022
DEBTORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITlItN ONE YEAR
31.3.22
31.3.21
Other debtors
100
10. CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITlItN ONE YEAR
31.3.22
31.3.21
Bank loans and overdrafts (see note 12)
88
1,008
ii.
CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE AFTER MORE THAN ONE YEAR
Jl.3.22
31.3.21
Bank loans (see note 12)
88
12.
LOANS
An analysis of the maturty of loaw is given below..
31.3.22
31.3.21
Am(HEnts falling due wÈthin one on demand:
Ballk 108ns
88
1,008
A￿oUnt5 falling betsveen one and two ye8Js:
Ballk loalls- 1-2 years
88
13.
MOVEMEf4T IN Fuf4DS
Net
movement
in funds
Transfers
between
At
31.3.22
At 1.4.21
Ullrestrlcted funds
G¢Tw21 fulld
16,968
31,884
(1,672)
47,180
Restricted funds
Mission Giving
Home mission
218
218
25
24
915
Romaian Orphange
Senior moments event
First Tuesday
24
915
91
2a22
6,100
31
122
2J22
6.1110
Gift Day
Mike Breeze Legacy
Jon & Elsi¢ Fletcher
D¢m¢nlia Cafe
(1,672)
90
1,672
TOTAL FUNDS
60,768
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SHREWSBURY BAP
CH
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEI4IELYTS- Continued
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022
13.
MOVEMENf IN FUNDS- coatinued
Net movement iti fi￿d8, included in the above are as follows..
Incoming
resources
Resourees
expended
Movement
in funds
Uttrestricted funds
General fund
I13￿32
(81,648)
31,884
Restricted funds
Hotlle tnission
25
25
Firlt Tuesd&y
616
200
90
(585)
(1,872}
31
(1,672)
lon & Elsie Fletrher
Dementia Cafe
931
45
TOTAL FUNDS
84 105)
Compar8tlves for rnovejnent in funds
Net
movemettt
in fi￿dS
At
31.3.21
At 1.4.20
Unrestricted f￿lldS
Gelleral fi￿d
9,510
7,458
16,968
RestTlCted funds
Mission Giving
Roll￿1￿ Orphange
Senior mo]nents event
Ftrst Tuesday
218
24
915
218
24
915
91
2,322
6,100
3,771
91
2,322
6,100
GiftD&y
Mike Bre¢ze Legacy
Dementia Cafr
13,441
TOTAL FUNDS
7,459
30,410
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SHREWSBURY BAFfJsT CHURCH
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS- eonliDued
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022
13.
MOVEMENT IN FUNDS- CODtiDMed
Comparative net movement in fi￿dI ill¢luded in the above are as follows:
Incornin
resources
Resources
sxpended
Movement
in fjjnds
Unrestricted ￿lldS
General ￿nd
96,095
(88,637)
7,458
Restricted fuDds
Dementia Cafe
TOTAL FUNDS
96,096
88 637)
A Current y¢ar 12 ￿onthS alld prior year 12 months combitked positioll is as follows:
Net
movement
in fi￿d8
Trausfrrs
tween
At
31.3.22
At 1.4.20
UDre8tricted
fjeneral fijlld
9,510
39,342
{1,672)
47,180
Restricted fullds
Mission Giving
Home missioii
218
218
25
25
24
915
Romaian Orphange
Serrior ￿0￿¢llts event
First Tllesday
24
915
91
2.322
6,100
31
122
2,322
6,100
Gift Day
Mike Breeze Legacy
Jon & Elsie Fletcher
Dementia Cafe
(1,672)
91
1.672
3,771
13,441
1,525
1,672
13,588
TOTAL FufiDS
22,951
60,768
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SHREWSBURY BAPTIST CHURC
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEIIAE
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022
nlle
13.
MOVEMENf IN FUNDS - eolltlllued
A Current year 12 rnonths ald prior year 12 months cotllbined nttt ttkovement in fijnds, included in the above are
as follows-
Incoming
resources
Resources
expended
Movement
in ￿lld8
Unrestricted funds
Ge]her81 fijnd
209,627
(170,285)
39,342
Restricted funds
Home mi￿10n
25
25
First The8d&y
616
200
91
(585)
(1,872)
Jon & Elsie Fletcher
Dementia Cafe
(1,672)
91
932
2.457)
1,525
TOTAL FUNDS
210,559
172,742)
37,817
14.
RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURES
The custodian Truste£ of tbe cbur¢h is tbe Baptist Union Corporation Limited which is clwity number 249635,
and which is controlled by the Baptist Union Council. The church is also a mejnber ofthe Baptist UDion of Great
Britaill, alld the Heart of England Baptl8t Associatio
See nole 5 for detsijs of trustees expenses ￿ld for the year ended 31 March 2022.
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SHREWSBURY BAPTIST CHURCH
DETAILED STATEMKNT OF FINANCIAL ACTivrriES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022
31.3.22
31.3.21
INCOTrIK AND ENDOWMENTS
Dollatlolls and legacles
DonatLons
Offerings
Tax refimds
Grants- CJRS
12,239
47,399
9?25
10,447
43,599
11,785
27,893
79,166
93,724
Other trading activiti
Otber trdding in¢om¢
35,263
2,365
IDvestmellt ineome
lllterest receivable- traditig
34
Total iDeomlng resources
114,463
96,096
EXPENDfTURK
Charitgble gctivities
Wages
Pensions
Rates and Wdter
Insurance
Light and heat
RepaitB & Maintenance
Sundries
34,619
6,053
1,120
5,565
5,201
4,222
36,469
5,291
754
5,288
14,093
882
21.152
79,368
83,929
Other
Fixtsres and fittings
Computer equipm¢DI
314
255
314
$69
314
Support eosts
Flll#nee
Bank charges
243
291
Other
Telephone
Postage ond 3tttti￿ery
1,063
678
1.409
295
1,741
1,704
CoYernan¢e costs
Accountancy
2.184
2J99
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SHRKWSBtFRY BAPTIST CHURCH
DETAILED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
FOR THE YEAR IIM)ED 31 MARCH 2022
31.3.22
31.321
Total resources expended
88.637
Net income
30
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