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2022-12-31-accounts

ANNUAL REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022

YORK BAPTIST CHURCH

CHARITY REGISTRATION NUMBER: ENGLAND AND WALES 1133952

YORK BAPTIST CHURCH

CONTENTS

Page 2 Legal and Administrative Information
Page 3 Independent Examiners Report to the Trustees
Pages 4 to 6 Trustees Report
Page 7 Statement of Financial Activities
Page 8 Statement of Assets and Liabilities
Pages 9 to 14 Notes to the Financial Statements

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YORK BAPTIST CHURCH LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION

CHARITY REGISTRATION NUMBER 1133952 START OF FINANCIAL YEAR 01 January 2022 END OF FINANCIAL YEAR 31 December 2022 TRUSTEES WHO SERVED DURING 2022 John Green (Chairman) Colin Stonelake (Treasurer) Joe Bennett (Secretary) Matt Rickard Philip Capon Steve Wilson Matt Beech (resigned 28th March 2022) Graham King Mike Beresford

New trustees are appointed following the provisions laid out in the organisation's governing instrument.

LEGAL STATUS Unincorporated charity GOVERNING INSTRUMENT Constitution dated 28 September 2009 and subsequently amended 25 January 2010

OBJECTS

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.

CORRESPONDENCE ADDRESS The Administrator
York Baptist Church
Priory Street
York
YO1 6EX
PRIMARY BANKERS CAF Bank
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER Judith Summerfield
Summerfield Accountancy Services
ICAEW
5 Bowyers Close
Copmanthorpe
York
North Yorkshire
YO23 3XW

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INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF YORK BAPTIST CHURCH

I report to the charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of the charity for the year ended 31 December 2022 which are set out on pages 7 to 14.

Responsibilities and basis of report

As the charity’s trustees you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 (‘the Act’).

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

Independent examiner's statement

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

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

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

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

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

Judith Summerfield Summerfield Accountancy Services ICAEW 5 Bowyers Close Copmanthorpe York North Yorkshire YO23 3XW

Date: 29th April 2023

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YORK BAPTIST CHURCH TRUSTEES REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022

The Trustees present their report and the financial statements of the charity for the year ended 31 December 2022. The trustees have adopted the provisions of the Statement of Recommended Practice (SORP) “Accounting and Reporting by Charities” (FRS 102) in preparing the annual report and financial statements of the charity.

Preparation of Financial Statements

The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the accounting policies set out in notes to the accounts and comply with the charity’s governing document, the Charities Act 2011 and Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland published in October 2019.

Structure, Governance and Management

The full name of the charity is York Baptist Church. The charity became registered with the Charity Commission in England and Wales on 1st February 2010. Its registered number is 1133952. It is governed by a Constitution dated 28 September 2009.

Recruitment and Appointment of Trustees

Trustees are generally already familiar with the work of the charity having been involved as regular members prior to their appointment. The appointment is made by a two-thirds majority vote of the church members at the Annual General Meeting.

The removal of trustees, should it be necessary, is effected by a majority vote of the church members.

Reserves Policy

It is the policy of the charity to maintain a general unrestricted reserve which are the free reserves of the charity at a level which equates to approximately three months unrestricted expenditure. This provides sufficient funds to cover operating costs, support costs and to respond to emergency needs.

Other funds are created for specific purposes and are either designated or restricted. Further details are provided in notes 5, 6 and 14 to the accounts.

Risk Management

The Trustees have identified the risks which impact their work. They believe that maintaining free reserves at the levels stated above, together with an annual review of the controls over the financial systems carried out on an ongoing basis and by ensuring the assets and staff are adequately Insured, this will provide sufficient resources in the event of adverse conditions occurring.

The Trustees continue to ensure that York Baptist Church complies with all relevant legislation including Data Protection, Health and Safety. The charity has terms and conditions in its contracts incorporating Job Descriptions with all of its employees and operates a Disciplinary & Grievance procedure.

Objectives and Activities

Objects

To advance the Christian Faith according to the principles of the Baptist denomination.

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

Activities

The Activities of the charity include but are not restricted to:

Public Benefit

In reviewing the overall aim and the objectives of the Charity, and in exercising their powers and duties, the Trustees have had due regard for the Charity Commission’s public benefit guidance. The activities of York Baptist Church are carried out to further its charitable purpose for the public benefit as summarised in the section 'Activities' (above) and throughout this report.

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YORK BAPTIST CHURCH TRUSTEES REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022

Achievements and Performance during the Year

The Lord has continued to bless York Baptist Church throughout the last twelve months which has not been without event! March 2022 saw the members vote on the appointment of John Green as permanent pastor and minister at YBC - an overwhelming majority of members were in favour of John’s appointment, which he accepted shortly after the vote. We continue to be thankful for John’s ministry as he opens God’s word each week, shepherds the flock and provides the church with excellent leadership. Matt Beech stood down from the diaconate in March 2022 having reached the end of his term of service. Joe Bennett and Colin Stonelake were reappointed to the diaconate to serve for a further three years.

November 2022 saw the induction service of Gary Patchen at Billingham Baptist church. A number from the church attended and Mike Beresford gave a little summary of Gary’s time at YBC

The fabric team did a sterling job getting the Manse ready for new occupants and in June 2022 we were able to welcome a family from Ukraine to the Manse. It’s been great to have the family with us at a number of YBC services and events. They’ve been able to connect with other families from their church back home (who have also been housed in York) and have been able to use the Manse for regular times of worship together. Currently a Ukrainian church meets in the YBC back hall every fortnight.

As COVID times seem to be fading into memory, we’ve retained some positives from that time. We’ve stopped the provision of Zoom for the evening services to ease the work burden on our excellent tech team, and for our morning services we have moved to ‘Zoom Lite’ – providing those unable to attend church in person with a means of joining the service while removing need for a dedicated Zoom operator. It goes without saying that we are incredible thankful for all our tech team who make so much possible during our services – we might not see what they do behind the scenes but they really do a tremendous amount in the background to make everything run as well as it does - thank you.

We’ve continued to enjoy ‘Mission Sundays’ on those months with a 5th Sunday, and the mission teams have organised these with visiting speakers for many of the mission organisations we regularly support. The all-age service team prepare services roughly once a month where the young people stay in and we have a time all together – often with the children involved in various ways, including adding percussion to the singing from provided instruments!

The Tuesday Drop is a new initiative started summer 2022 while the Homegroups were taking a break and continued by popular demand over the winter months, with friends and neighbours encouraged to come along. The group meets weekly on a Tuesday and anyone is welcome to drop in or stay for the afternoon - the kettle is always on and usually someone has brought something to share. It has remained well attended each week with 20 - 25 people enjoying each other's company. It has been great for those who might have been in church for many years to have a chance to sit down and have conversations together. During the afternoons there’s opportunity to join in a few different activities from doing a jigsaw, playing a game or quiz (Bible trivia is very popular), helping with the Shoebox appeal, sort leaflets and other jobs for the church. The group hosted the Christmas Delights occasion and there are preparations for an Easter themed afternoon in Easter 2023.

Pack up Sundays have continued to be well attended, on one occasion recently 100 people stayed for lunch! Meeting after the service on the first Sunday of the month we gather in the back hall with our 'pack ups' and a piece of cake that has kindly been donated, share fellowship and encourage one another. We come together as a church family and it is a good opportunity to meet with new people and offer hospitality to any visitors and students. The children of the church are always excited when it is pack up Sunday as they enjoy the opportunity to spend time together after the meal.

Back to in-person Holiday Club in 2022, our building was transformed into a beach for the week, with around 60-70 children attending each day, singing, hearing Bible stories, learning biblical truth and having a lot of fun in the process. Thanks to Andy Herbert for taking on the front man role in 2022 in a Victorian bathing suit. 2022 also saw another edition of the Church Weekend away in September: Dave Dryburgh and team coordinated a wonderful weekend and it was fantastic to have Andy Constable and helpers from 20Schemes in Edinburgh who spoke to us from the parables in Matthew’s gospel. Christmas saw our regular Christmas events; Nativity services, Carols by Candlelight, Carols in the Courtyard and the Christmas day service. Once again Carols in the Courtyard on Christmas Eve was a highlight, with the courtyard packed with many new faces who enjoyed coming along and singing the familiar carols, but who also heard the amazing message of the Christ come to earth to save mankind.

Church Membership currently stands at 100 (March 2023).

Looking back over the last twelve months we can see the Lord’s hand at work in our church – we thank Him for what is past and we look forward to what He will do in the year ahead.

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YORK BAPTIST CHURCH TRUSTEES REPORT

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022

Financial Review

Total income for the year was £195,547 (2021: £196,393), expenditure was £173,521 (2021: £135,702) showing a surplus for the year of £22,025 (2021: surplus of £60,691).

York Baptist Church maintains a general reserve fund into which are placed all gifts, donations and legacies received without any stipulation or preference expressed by the donor. YBC also receives gifts from donors with specific requirements attached to the gift. These gifts are maintained in a restricted fund and only used in accordance with the specific instructions of the donors.

At 31 December 2022, balances were held on the following restricted funds: Manse Fund: £117,116 Mission Fund: £0

Plans for Future Period

From a financial perspective, 2022 saw a 0.4% decrease in income coupled with a 28% increase in expenditure, leading to a surplus for the year of £22,025 compared with a surplus for 2021 of £60,691.

It has been our experience that when experiencing challenges of all types including financial, that we can trust in Almighty God to provide for our needs as he has promised to do. We have never been let down by Him and we go confidently into 2023 knowing that He will provide for all our needs.

Finally, the trustees wish to thank all who have supported the Church’s work through their concern, prayers and generous giving throughout the last year. May God bless all who have contributed to the success of this work.

Trustees Responsibilities

The Charities Act 2011 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 and the surplus of the charity for that period. In preparing the financial statements the trustees are required to:

● Select suitable accounting policies and apply them consistently

● Make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent

● Prepare financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the trust will continue in existence.

The trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records, which disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the trust. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the trust and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.

Approved by the Trustees on 17th April 2023 and signed on their behalf by Colin Stonelake, Trustee

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YORK BAPTIST CHURCH STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022

Notes
Income and endowments from:
Donations and legacies
3a
Investments
3b
Other
3c
Total
Expenditure on:
Charitable Activities
4
Total
Net Income
Transfers Between Funds
5,6
Other recognised gains/(losses)
Net Movement in Funds
Reconciliation of Funds:
Total Funds Brought Forward
Total Funds Carried Forward
Unrestricted
Funds
£
Restricted
Funds
£
TOTAL
2022
£
TOTAL
2021
£
163,257
14,031
177,288
182,794
13,040
-
13,040
11,833
5,219
-
5,219
1,765
181,516
14,031
195,547
196,393
159,265
14,256
173,521
135,702
159,265
14,256
173,521
135,702
22,250
(225)
22,025
60,691
179
(179)
-
-
-
-
-
-
22,429
(404)
22,025
60,691
118,245
117,520
235,765
175,074
140,674
117,116
257,790
235,765

Movements on all reserves and all recognised gains and losses are shown above. All of the organisation's operations are classed as continuing.

The notes on pages 9 to 14 form part of these financial statements.

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YORK BAPTIST CHURCH STATEMENT OF ASSETS & LIABILITIES AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2022

Fixed Assets
Tangible Assets
2
Current Assets
Cash at Bank and in Hand
7
Debtors & Prepayments
8
Total Current Assets
Creditors:amounts falling due
within one year
9
NET CURRENT ASSETS
TOTAL ASSETSless current liabilities
NET ASSETS
Funds of the Charity
Restricted Funds
5
Unrestricted Funds
6
Total Funds
Unrestricted
Restricted
2022
2021
Funds
Funds
Total
Total
£
£
£
£
4,644
117,116
121,760
119,866
119,758
-
119,758
99,921
24,215
-
24,215
24,953
143,973
-
143,973
124,874
(7,943)
-
(7,943)
(8,975)
136,030
-
136,030
115,899
140,674
117,116
257,790
235,765
140,674
117,116
257,790
235,765
-
117,116
117,116
117,520
140,674
-
140,674
118,245
140,674
117,116
257,790
235,765

The notes on pages 9 to 14 form part of these financial statements.

Approved by the Trustees on 17th April 2023 and signed on their behalf by Colin Stonelake, Trustee

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YORK BAPTIST CHURCH NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022

1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Basis of Preparation

The charity constitutes a public benefit entity as defined by FRS 102. The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102), the Charities Act 2011 and UK Generally Accepted Practice.

The charity has applied Update Bulletin 1 as published on 2 February 2016 and does not include a cash flow statement on the grounds that it is applying FRS 102 Section 1A. The financial statements have been prepared to give a ‘true and fair’ view and have departed from the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 only to the extent required to provide a ‘true and fair view’. This departure has involved following the Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) issued in October 2019 rather than the Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice effective from 1 April 2005 which has since been withdrawn.

The financial statements are prepared on a going concern basis under the historical cost convention. The financial statements are presented in sterling which is the functional currency of the charity and rounded to the nearest £1. Incoming Resources Recognition of Incoming Resources These are included in the Statement of Financial Activities (SOFA) when: ▪ the charity becomes entitled to the resources; ▪ the trustees are virtually certain they will receive the resources; and ▪ the monetary value can be measured with sufficient reliability Offerings are classified as follows: (a) General offerings comprise amounts received during the year through standing orders and collections including payments under deed of covenant. (b) Specific offerings comprise amounts received by the church which have been designated for specific purposes by the donors. Volunteer Help The value of any voluntary help received is not included in the accounts but is described in the trustees' annual report. Income tax reclaimable Income tax reclaimable represents amounts receivable from the HM Revenue & Customs in respect of income received during the year. Expenditure and Liabilities Expenditure is included in the SOFA on an accruals basis. Resources expended are recognised in the period in which they are incurred. They are allocated to the particular activity to which they relate. Governance Costs These are for the running of the Charity itself as an organisation and include costs of the preparation and examination of statutory accounts, the costs of the trustees meetings and cost of any legal advice to trustees on governance or constitutional matters. Pension costs All employees of the church have been auto-enrolled in a pension scheme and into which the Church pays a contribution from the church of 5% of their salary. At 31 December 2022 there were four employees, three of whom work part-time. Funds accounting The Trustees have classified the funds of the Mission as follows: Unrestricted Funds comprise those funds which the Trustees are free to use in accordance with the charitable objects. This includes a discretionary grants fund is used by the trustees to make grants and donations to other charities, organisations and individuals to carry out specific activities which are in accordance with the charity's aims and objectives. Restricted Funds are used in accordance with the specific instructions of the donors. Changes in Accounting Policies and Previous Accounts There has been no change to the accounting policies (variation rules and methods of accounting) since last year, and no changes to the previous accounts. Fixed Assets These are capitalised if they can be used for more than one year, and cost at least £10,000. They are valued at cost or, if gifted, at the value to the charity on receipt. Depreciation Expenses Depreciation is calculated at a rate to write off the cost of tangible fixed assets on the following basis over their estimated useful lives:

Plant and Equipment 20% straight line Vehicles 20% straight line Computer etc 33% straight line No depreciation is charged to freehold property as the property is maintained to such a standard that the estimated residual value is not less than cost. Financial instruments The charity only has financial assets and financial liabilities of a kind that qualify as basic financial instruments. Basic financial instruments are initially recognised at transaction value and subsequently measured at their settlement value with the exception of bank loans which are subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method. Cash at bank and in hand Cash at bank and cash in hand includes cash and short term highly liquid investments with a short maturity of three months or less from the date of acquisition or opening of the deposit or similar account. Debtors and creditors receivable / payable within one year Debtors and creditors with no stated interest rate and receivable or payable within one year are recorded at transaction price. Any losses arising from impairment are recognised in expenditure.

Loans and borrowings

Loans and borrowings are initially recognised at the transaction price including transaction costs. Subsequently, they are measured at amortised cost using the effective interest rate method, less impairment. If an arrangement constitutes a finance transaction it is measured at present value.

Going Concern

At the time of approving the accounts, the trustees have a reasonable expectation that the trustees have adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. Thus the Trustees continue to adopt the going concern basis of accounting in preparing the accounts.

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YORK BAPTIST CHURCH

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

Freehold Land Motor Plant & Computer Total
& Buildings Vehicles Equipment Equipment
£ £ £ £ £
2. TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS
Cost 01 Jan 22 117,116 - 2,750 - 119,866
Additions - - 2,808 2,808
Cost at 31 Dec 22 117,116 - 5,558 - 122,674
Depreciation 01 Jan 22 - - - - -
Charge - - 914 914
Depreciation at 31 Dec 22 - - 914 - 914
Net Book Value 31 Dec 22 117,116 - 4,644 - 121,760
Net Book Value 31 Dec 21 117,116 - 2,750 - 119,866
The annual commitments under non-cancelling operating leases and capital commitments are as follows:
31 December 2022 : None
31 December 2021 : None
3. INCOMING RESOURCES Unrestricted Restricted TOTAL Unrestricted Restricted TOTAL
Funds Funds 2022 Funds Funds 2021
£ £ £ £ £ £
a) Voluntary Income
General offering 152,228 - 152,228 164,022 - 164,022
Specific offering 11,029 - 11,029 2,423 - 2,423
Specific Mission income passed on - 14,031 14,031 - 16,350 16,350
163,257 14,031 177,288 166,445 16,350 182,794
b) Investment Income
Rent receivable 12,600 - 12,600 11,825 - 11,825
Deposit Interest 440 - 440 8 - 8
13,040 - 13,040 11,833 - 11,833
c) Other Incoming Resources
Sundry Income 5,219 - 5,219 1,765 - 1,765
5,219 - 5,219 1,765 - 1,765

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YORK BAPTIST CHURCH

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

4. EXPENDITURE ON CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES

4. EXPENDITURE ON CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES
Ministry Costs: Unrestricted
Funds
£
Restricted
Funds
£
TOTAL
2022
£
Unrestricted
Funds
£
Restricted
Funds
£
TOTAL
2021
£
Pastor’s remuneration
Interim Pastor’s remuneration
Visiting speakers
Travel costs
37,981
-
37,981
-
-
-
-
-
-
35,236
-
35,236
1,277
-
1,277
655
-
655
91
-
91
-
-
-
Youth work 1,649
-
1,649
821
-
821
Prison Fellowship expenditure
Outreach work (incl adv and catering)
2,671
-
2,671
2,123
-
2,123
-
-
-
-
183
183
Church weekend away 11,100
-
11,100
-
-
-
Sundry ministry costs 823
-
823
620
76
696
55,592
-
55,592
39,455
259
39,714
Maintenance
Renovations and repairs
Church Building Costs:
Heat and light
Rates
Cleaning
5,003
5,003
3,540
-
3,540
1,601
1,601
1,434
-
1,434
6,531
6,531
6,550
-
6,550
4,333
4,333
1,256
-
1,256
23,238
23,238
7,404
-
7,404
40,705
-
40,705
20,184
-
20,184
Equipment depreciation
Communications
Sundry expenses
Finance & Administration salaries
Printing, stationery & advertising
Music, PA, technical
Training
Loan interest and bank charges
Insurance
Manse running and maintenance
No 6 running and maintenance
No 6 renovations and renewals
Other operating costs
137
-
137
297
-
297
4,650
-
4,650
5,279
-
5,279
3,182
-
3,182
312
-
312
-
-
-
1,111
-
1,111
-
-
-
-
-
-
973
-
973
918
-
918
12,842
-
12,842
13,460
-
13,460
2,795
-
2,795
2,281
-
2,281
3,483
-
3,483
2,351
-
2,351
914
-
914
-
-
-
295
-
295
-
-
-
2,917
-
2,917
1,252
-
1,252
32,187
-
32,187
27,259
-
27,259
Independent Examiners Fees 470
-
470
390
-
390

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

Charitable Donations: Unrestricted
Funds
£
Restricted
Funds
£
TOTAL
2022
£
Unrestricted
Funds
£
Restricted
Funds
£
TOTAL
2021
£
J-Life - Anthony Masala sponsorship
BMS
Home Mission Funds (YBA and BUGB)
20 Schemes
TEAR Fund - Disaster Relief
Zambesi Mission - general
Fellowship gifts and support
Friends International
Barnabas Fund
York Schools Christian Work (YOYO)
Faith Mission
Open Doors
Asia Link
Overseas Missionary Fellowship
Josh Patterson (Bible College)
Young Life (National)
Young Life (York)
Yorkshire Camps
Restore
Hospice at Home
Carecent
ICS
Miscellaneous
Bible Society
Oleksii & Laryssa
Armenian Ministries
Salvation Army
Joseph Trust
Zambesi Mission - contribution to rent
Samaritan's Purse
Mission Aviation fellowship
European Christian Mission
3,000
6,310
9,310
2,625
-
2,625
4,994
925
5,919
5,250
1,139
6,389
4,993
37
5,030
5,250
150
5,400
3,750
325
4,075
3,528
2,056
5,584
3,000
436
3,436
3,150
113
3,263
1,800
927
2,727
-
1,212
1,212
400
1,500
1,900
430
4,500
4,930
996
587
1,583
996
837
1,833
1,000
490
1,490
-
-
-
1,200
120
1,320
1,260
87
1,347
996
251
1,247
996
470
1,466
996
87
1,083
996
159
1,155
996
75
1,071
996
375
1,371
996
63
1,059
996
2,050
3,046
-
1,000
1,000
-
1,000
1,000
630
-
630
630
-
630
504
-
504
252
-
252
-
300
300
-
300
300
-
265
265
-
394
394
-
175
175
-
500
500
-
118
118
-
225
225
-
105
105
-
303
303
61
-
61
-
-
-
-
60
60
-
-
-
-
50
50
-
63
63
-
40
40
-
-
-
-
10
10
-
300
300
-
-
-
2,500
-
2,500
-
-
-
1,800
-
1,800
-
-
-
150
50
200
-
-
-
-
50
50
-
-
-
-
17
17
5. RESTRICTED FUNDS
Manse Fund
Tuesday Fellowship
Mission Fund
TOTAL EXPENDITURE ON CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES
30,312
14,256
44,568
31,805
16,350
48,155
159,265
14,256
173,521
119,093
16,609
135,702
Balance
Balance
01 Jan 22
Income
Expenditure
Transfers
31 Dec 22
£
£
£
£
£
117,116
-
-
-
117,116
179
-
-
(179)
-
225
14,031
(14,256)
-
-
117,520
14,031
(14,256)
(179)
117,116

The Manse Fund represents the cost of acquiring the Manse less any loans secured against the property.

The Tuesday Fellowship was a group within the Charity which met regularly and carried out fundraising activities. During 2022 this group was wound up and the balance of the funds of £179 was transferred to the General Fund.

The Mission Fund exists to provide funds to external mission organisations which are given to the Charity for this purpose. The restricted funds are represented by tangible assets and cash reserves of the charity.

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YORK BAPTIST CHURCH NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022

6. UNRESTRICTED FUNDS

6. UNRESTRICTED FUNDS
Discretionary Grants fund
Property Maintenance Fund
General Purpose fund
Balance
Balance
01 Jan 22
Income
Expenditure
Transfers
31 Dec 22
£
£
£
£
£
12,326
-
(30,312)
34,172
16,185
29,109
3,900
(30,753)
15,187
17,443
76,810
177,615
(98,201)
(49,179)
107,046
118,245
181,515
(159,265)
179
140,674

The Discretionary Grants Fund receives 22.5% of unrestricted, undesignated income of the Charity and is used at the Trustees' discretion to make grants and other payments to external organisations and individuals in pursuit of the Charity's aims and objectives. The Property Maintenance Fund receives 10% of the unrestricted, undesignated income of the Charity and is used at the Trustees' discretion for the upkeep and maintenance of the Charity's buildings. The General Fund is used for all other income and expenditure.

7. CASH AT BANK AND IN HAND

Current Accounts
8. DEBTORS AND PREPAYMENTS
Gift Aid
Other debtors
Prepayments and Accrued Income
9. CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR
Sundry Creditors
Accruals
11. STAFF COSTS AND NUMBERS
Gross Wages & Salaries
Employers National Insurance Costs
Pension Contributions
Unrestricted
Funds
£
Restricted
Funds
£
119,758
-



TOTAL
2022
£
TOTAL
2021
£
119,758
99,921
119,758
-
119,758
99,921
Unrestricted
Funds
£
Restricted
Funds
£
18,839
-
600
-
4,776
-



TOTAL
2022
£
TOTAL
2021
£
18,839
20,771
600
557
4,776
3,625
24,215
-
24,215
24,953
Unrestricted
Funds
£
Restricted
Funds
£
6,046
-
1,897
-



TOTAL
2022
£
TOTAL
2021
£
6,046
8,525
1,897
450
7,943
-
7,943
8,975
2022
£
53,288
-
3,453
56,741
2021
£
50,587
730
2,258
53,574

The Charity also received rebates of £1,693 (2020: £2,094) as part of the Government's Job Retention Scheme.

Employees who were engaged in each of the following activities:

Employees who were engaged in each of the following activities:
2022 2021
TOTAL TOTAL
Activities in furtherance of organisation's objects 1 1
Management and administration 2 2

All employed members of staff are paid through PAYE systems in the UK. No employees received emoluments in excess of £60,000. (2021: None)

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YORK BAPTIST CHURCH NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022

12. TRUSTEES AND OTHER RELATED PARTIES

The Charity employed John Green, trustee, throughout 2021 and 2022 in accordance with S185 of the Charity Act 2011. His remuneration including pension contributions was as follows:

12. TRUSTEES AND OTHER RELATED PARTIES
The Charity employed John Green, trustee, throughout 2021 and 2022
including pension contributions was as follows:
in accordance with S185 of the Charity Act 2011. His remuneration
2022
2021
£
£
Gross Wages & Salaries
Employers National Insurance Costs
Pension Contributions
34,528
32,311
-
713
3,453
2,212
37,981
35,236

John Green was also reimbursed for expenses carried out in the course of his duties as an employee totalling £2,615 (2021: £997)

Four other trustees were also reimbursed for expenses totalling £1,176 (2021: £5,142) wholly incurred in carrying out the Charity's activities.

These related to materials, equipment, catering, computer subscriptions and stationery supplies. No other material transaction took place between the organisation and a trustee or any person connected with them during the financial period.

Donations totalling £32,722 (2021: £34,347) were received during the year from trustees and related parties.

The Charity received rent of £1,800 (2021: £1,800) from Zambesi Mission, a registered charity of which Colin Stonelake is a Trustee. The Charity paid Zambesi Mission £341 (2021: £315) as a contribution towards shared broadband which Zambesi Mission pays for. In addition, the Charity also made donations to Zambesi Mission during the year of £3,140 (2021: £1,213). No conditions were attached to these donations.

The Charity made donations to the National Young Life Campaign Trust Ltd, a registered charity of which John Green is a Trustee, during the year of £630 (2021: £630). No conditions were attached to these donations.

13. RISK ASSESSMENT

The trustees actively review the major risks which the charity faces on a regular basis and believe that maintaining the free reserves stated, combined with the annual review of the controls over key financial systems carried out on an annual basis will provide sufficient resources in the event of adverse conditions. The trustees have also examined other operational and business risks which they face and confirm that they have established systems to mitigate the significant risks.

14. RESERVES POLICY

The trustees have considered the level of reserves they wish to retain, appropriate to the charity's needs. This is based on the charity's size and the level of financial commitments held. The trustees aim to ensure the charity will be able to continue to fulfil its charitable objectives even if there is a temporary shortfall in income or unexpected expenditure. The trustees will endeavour not to set aside funds unnecessarily.

15. PUBLIC BENEFIT

The charity acknowledges its requirement to demonstrate clearly that it must have charitable purposes or ‘aims’ that are for the public benefit. Details of how the charity has achieved this are provided in the Trustees report. The Trustees confirm that they have paid due regard to the Charity Commission guidance on public benefit before deciding what activities the charity should undertake.

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