BECKENHAM BAPTIST CHURCH
ANNUAL REPORT AND
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED
31st MARCH 2024
Charity Number: 1134116

BECKENHAM BAPTIST CHURCH
BECKENHAM BAPTIST CHURCH
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE
YEAR ENDED 31st MARCH 2024
Contents
Pages
Legal and Administrative Information
Report of the Trustees
4-10
Independent Auditorfs Report
Statement of Financial Activities
12
Balance Sheet
13
Principal Accounting Policies
14
Notes to the Financial Statements
15-17

BECKENHAM BAPTIST CHURCH
LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION
Managing Trustees
The Revd N J Draisey (Minister)
The following have held office
Mr D Short (Secretary)
throughout the period from 1st April
Mr J Riddings (Treasurer)
2023 to the date of this rewrt unless Mrs K Bance
othernise slated
Mr R Digby
Mrs C Double
Mrs J Jones
Mr M Killo
Mr A Koleosho
Mrs S Short
Mrs J Tibbert
Custodian Trustees
London Baptist Property Board Limited
Unit C2, 15 Dock Street
London
E18JN
Bankers
The Co-operative Bank
PO Box 250
Delf House
Southway
Skelmersdale
WN86
Registered Address
Beckenham Baptist Church
Elm Road
Beckenham, Kent
BR3 4JB
Charity registration number 1134116
Independent Examiner
Roger Storey FCMA

BECKENHAM BAPTIST CHURCH
ANNUAL REPORT FOR YEAR ENDED 31st MARCH 2024
The Managing Trustees present their Annual Report and Financial Statement for the year
from 1st April 2023 to 31st March 2024.
Charitable Objective
The Charity is governed by a Constitution which states that the principal purpose of the Char-
ity is the advan￿ment of the Christian faith according to the principles of the Baptist denom-
ination to include the advancement of education, community service and such other general
charitable purposes in such parts of the United Kingdom and the world as the Church shall
determine.
The Church occupies premises which are held by the London Baptist Property Board
Limited on Trusts which are entirely compatible with the above objective.
Organisational Structure and Decision-making Processes
Members of the Church are accepted in accordance with the Constitution which requires
them to be, or to have been, publicly baptised on the profession of faith, or by public profes-
sion of faith in Jesus Christ.
The Members, Meeting would nomially take place bi-monthly, and special meetings are
called when a specific matter arises needing the members, consideration.
Relevant matters may be submitted to the Church Meeting by the Managing Trustees for
guidance, or may be raised by members at the Church Meeting for further consideration by
the Managing Trustees.
The members have overall responsibility for the policy of the Church. They appoint up to
twelve Managing Trustees, collectively known as the Diaconate, who together with the Min-
ister, are responsible for the day to day running of the Church's work and witness, and the
financial and legal aspects of the Charity. The Church Secretary and Treasurer are chosen
by the Managing Trustees from among their number. All members are encouraged to take
appropriate part in the spiritual and practical tasks involved in the furtheran￿ of the charitable
objective.
There were no Trustee's elections during this period, as no Trustee had completed their 3
year term.
Though the Constitution pemits decisions made at Church Meetings by appropriate
majorities, the Church seeks to work by consensus wherever possible.
The minister of Beckenham Baptist Church. the Rev Neil Draisey. continues to engage with
his Church members and Managing Trustees to ensure that the Church is following its char-
itable objectives and is not only sustaining, but growing its membership and potential.

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ANNUAL REPORT FOR YEAR ENDED 31st MARCH 2024- continued
Objectives and Activities
The Church holds regular public services of Christian worship on a Sunday at 10.30am.
During these services, the children spend part of their time in Church with the congregation
and the remainder of the time in their own age appropriate activities and teaching.
The Church operates systems to ensure that all people working with children and vulnerable
adults are appropriately vetted with regard to the Disclosure and Barring Service and follows
a Child Safeguarding Policy guided by the Baptist Union of Great Britain.
The Church uses a mixture of modern and traditional styles of worship and music with those
who express an interest in the latter being encouraged to join the bandlchoir.
Members of the Fellowship continue to take part in morning services - leading readings and
prayers, as well as playinglsinging in the Band.
Other ServI￿S take place throughout the year depending on seasonal. spiritual and
circumstantial needs. These services are always open to the public and are advertised during
the usual Sunday service, on the church website (wviw.beckenhamba
tist.or
on the
notice boards, on social media and by word of mouth.
Visitors and all those attending the ServI￿S are welcomed and invited to join our Church
family in conversation and fellowship. with refreshments, at the conclusion of the service.
We were pleased to welcome 3 people into membership, with 3 people moving away, and
held 4 Baptism's at the Church over the period covered by this report.
We were saddened by the death of 3 of our long standing Members of the Church during this
period.
A number of events and activities continued throughout the year, with the aim of achieving
our charitable objectives. Church Members, regular attenders and the local community are
encouraged to join with us and take part in these.
We believe that this is in line with the examples set by Jesus and events such as 'Coffee on
the Frontline,, where we meet outside the Church to offer free coffee, tea and refreshments
to the community. as they pass by on a Saturday morning, have proved very popular.
We continue to run our 'Chat n Chill, meeting every Wednesday. where we invite people
from the Community to meet for refreshments and a Chan￿ to meet and chat, play board
games, and do quizzes for the afternoon.

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In May we held a lunch after our Sunday servi￿, to celebrate King Charles's coronation
We were pleased to be able to hold our Christian Aid 'Big Brekkie. at Church, to fundraise
for, and promote the work of, Christian Aid.
Revd. Draisey was able to attend the Baptist Union Assembly at Telford, in June 2023.
We also held a 'Strawberry Tea, in the Church garden, in June 2023, a 'Barn Dance, in Sep-
tember 2023. a 'Family Film, afternoon in October 2023 (for children up to the age of 11)
We held Hap4est services at Church for the local Balgowan School. for over 600 children.
In October 2023, the Trustees held an 'Away Day,, at a local Church, to discuss Church
matters both spiritual and of a business nature.
Our annual Remembrance Servi￿ was held in November.
We held a number of services over the Christmas period which included our ToylParade
servi￿, where children and young people from our Uniformed organisations were encour-
aged to join with us and, along with the Fellowship, to donate toys that were delivered to a
local charity.
Our 'Carols by Candlelight,, Christmas Eve 'Crib service, and our Christmas Day ServI￿S
were well attended. These were advertised throughout the community and we delivered
Christmas cards and flyers to the houses in various roads local to the Church.
A children's 'Pancake Party, was held in February 2024 and we again held our Maundy
Thursday, Good Friday and Easter Sunday ServI￿S at Church over the Easter period.
We were also pleased that Churches Together in Beckenham (CTIB) were able to hold their
Walk of Witness on Good Friday 2024, which a number of our Fellowship attended.
Church Members, regular attenders and the local community are encouraged to join with us
for all these events.
Our Church Meetings and our AGM are preceded by a 'Bring and Share, lunch, where the
Fellowship are encouraged to bring items for lunch that can be shared amongst those attend-
ing.

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The Church 'Home Groups.. for Bible studies and for the growth of faith and discipleship,
continued throughout this period, meeting at the Church on a Tuesday and a Thursday, al-
ternate weeks. These groups also provided an opportunity for deepening fellowship relation-
ships and prayer.
Our Men's Group meeting was held every other month and we are encouraged to invite
friends and neighbours along, with a variety of different topics on offer.
A Women's group was also started last year, for those who attend the Church as well as
those from the community.
Our Saturday Table Tennis Club continued each Saturday during term time and is very pop-
ular with the community.
We held a Taizé Servi￿ in February 2024 as part in the Churches Together in Beckenham's
'Week of Prayer for Christian Unity".
During March 2024 we were also pleased to welcome children from Churchfields Primary
School Year 1, during the week, who were studying 'What Christians believe 'in their clas-
ses.
These along with other events held, enable members of the community to recognise a safe
and friendly environment within which to develop a closer relationship with Jesus.
We continued to make our Hall and rooms available for a number of activities, including: NCT
groups, dance & ballet groups, a Badminton group, children & young people's choir groups,
children's parties as well as educational activities.
The Uniformed organisations meet throughout the week with thriving Scout and Guide
Groups, consisting of Beavers, Cubs and Scouts, and Rainbows, Brownies and Guides and
we are encouraged by those who attend our Church 'Parade Services, throughout the year.
The young people of ERYC (Elm Road Youth Club) have met regularly on Friday evenings
for social events throughout this period and on a Sunday for Bible teaching and we have been
pleased to see numbers slowly growing.
Our weekly (Thursday) Zoom Prayer meeting continues, with a small but regular number of
people attending. The fellowship is sent the Zoom details in advance and are invited to join.
The Deacons {Trustees) meet monthly (apart from August), to discuss all aspects of Church
life, including business and spiritual issues and they continue to keep in touch with Church
members as well as the wider Fellowship.

BECKENHAM BAPTIST CHURCH
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Our Fabric team has met regularly throughout the year and have overseen a number of both
small and large projects.
In August, Revd Neil Draisey was again able to take annual leave during the summer and
we were thankful that a number of people were able to help with the preaching on Sunday's.
We regularly review our GDPR Complian￿ and ensure we operate within the current
guidelines.
The Church continues to be a member of Churches Together In Beckenham (CTIB), an or-
ganisation designed to bring co-operation and unity between local churches.
Achievements and Perfonnance
The Church has been pleased to see many new people attend our Sunday Services over this
period.
We are grateful for the continued faithful giving to the work of the Church.
The Fellowship has been encouraged to continue their support of the Living Well charity that
collects food and clothing for the homeless and for those in need. Some Church members
also volunteer at these projects.
We also support a local Woman's Refuge charity with donations at specific services.
A monthly Prayer Diary continues to be prOdU￿d, to encourage the fellowship to pray for
one another, as well as for relevant topics. This is emailed out via our Church database, to
those who have given us permission to do so. and, for those without the technology, a paper
copy of the diary is made available.
The average number of people attending Sunday ServI￿S during this period was approx. 66,
including adults, children and young people.
As at 31st March 2024, the Church Membership was 62.
David Short- Trustee

BECKENHAM BAPTIST CHURCH
TRUSTEES, REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31st MARCH 2024
FINANCIAL REVIEW
The Financial Statements for the year ended 31sI March 2024 are attached to this report.
It is the policy of the trustees to maintain a reserve fund of £50,000 to cover any unexpected
needs. This would enable the Charity to continue fvnctioning for around three to six months.
The financial reports are reviewed monthly and considered for any potential risks. This policy
has enabled the church to remain financially stable during the pandemic.
Reserves Policy
The Trustees maintain a conservative Reserves Policy to ensure that all short term and long
term commitments can be met in the current economic environment. Reserves constitute
funds arising from income which becomes available to the Charity and is to be spent at the
discretion of the Trustees in furtherance of the objects of the Charity and which is not yet
spent, committed, restricted or designated. Reserves are held to finance all liabilities and
future development of the Charity.
The Trustees wish to maintain this level of liquid unrestricted reserves so that there are ade-
quate funds to meet all current and known liabilities idealty for a period of up to six months
revenue expenditures.
Beckenham Baptist Church is extremely grateful for all the generous donations given
throughout the year.

BECKENHAM BAPTIST CHURCH
TRUSTEES, REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2024 continued
STATEMENT OF TRUSTEES, RESPONSIBILITIES
The Trustees are responsible for preparing the Trustees, Annual Report and the financial
statements in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards
(United Kingdom Generally AC￿pted Accounting Practi￿).
The law applicable to charities requires the trustees to prepare financial statements for each
financial year which give a true and fair view of the incoming reSoUr￿S and application of the
resources of the charity for the year. In preparing these financial statements, the Trustees
are required to:
a) select suitable accounting policies and apply them consistently;
b) observe the methods and principles in the Charities SORP:
c) make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent;
d) state whether applicable accounting standards and statements of recommended prac-
t1￿ have been followed, subject to any departures disclosed and explained in the fi-
nancial statements:
e) prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate
to presume that the Charity will continue in operation.
The twstees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records that disclose with rea-
sonable 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 Charities (Accounts and
Reports) Regulations 2008 and the provisions of the trust deed. They are also responsible
for safeguarding the assets of the Charity and hen￿ for taking reasonable steps for the pre-
vention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.
Risk Management
The major risks to which the Charity is exposed, as identified by the trustees, have been
reviewed and systems and prO￿dureS have been established to manage those risks.
This Report, and the attached Financial Statements for the year ended 31 St March 2024, have
been considered and approved by the Managing Trustees on 13th January 2025 for submis-
sion to a Church Members, Meeting for adoption.
Signed on behalf of the Managing Trustees by the Church Secretary
D. Short- Trustee
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BECKENHAM BAPTIST CHURCH
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT
TO THE MEMBERS OF BECKENHAM BAPTIST CHURCH
I report on the accounts of the Charity (Charity number 1134116) for the year ended
31 St March 2024 which are set out on pages 12 to 17.
RESPECTIVE RESPONSIBILITIES OF TRUSTEES AND EXAMINER
The Charity's trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The
Charity's trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year under section 144
of the Charities Act 2011 (the Charities Act) and that an independent examination is
needed.
It is my responsibility to..
examine the accounts under section 145 of the Charities Act,
to follow the prO￿dureS laid down in the general directions given by the Charity
Commission (under section 145(5)(b) of the Charities Act, and
to state whether particular matters have come to my attention.
BASIS OF THE INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S STATEMENT
My examination was carried out in accordan￿ with general directions given by the
Charity Commission. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept
by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also
includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts and
seeking explanations from the trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures
undertaken do not provide all the eviden￿ that would be required in an audit, and
consequently no opinion is given as to whether the accounts present a 'true and fairf
view and the report is limited to those matters set out in the statement below.
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S STATEMENT
In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention which gives
me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the requirements to keep
accounting records in accordance with section 130 of the Charities Act, to prepare
accounts which accord with the accounting records and comply with the accounting
requirements of the Charities Act have not been met, or to which, in my opinion,
attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts
to be reached.
Signed
Name and adbress and qualification:
Roger Storey, 26 Cherry Orchard Road, Bromley, BR2 8NE
Fellow Chartered Management Accountant (FCMA)
Date:
1S.01.LoL>

BECKENHAM BAPTIST CHURCH
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
includin
Income and Ex
enditure Account
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31st MARCH 2024
Notes Unrestricted Restricted 3110312024 3110312023
funds
funds
Total funds Total funds
see over
INCOME FROM:
Donations and legacies
Gift aid receipts
Sales and refunds
Investments income
63.282
11,753
63,282
11,753
51,691
11,125
571
57,756
53,670
53,670
Total incoming resources
128.705
128 705
121,143
EXPENDITURE ON:
Charitable activities
110,430
110,430
129,724
Total resources expended
110,430
110,430
129,724
Net Incoming (Outgoing) Resources
Before Transfers
18,275
18,275
8,581
Transfers between funds
NET MOVEMENT IN FUNDS
18,275
8,581
Total funds brought forward
98,369
98,369
106,950
TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD
116,644
116,644
98,369
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BECKENHAM BAPTIST CHURCH
BALANCE SHEET AS AT 31st MARCH 2024
3110312024
3110312023
Notes
CURRENT ASSETS
Deposits
Cash at bank and in hand
Tenant deposit scheme
Gift aid recoverable
Insurance paid in advance
11.544
98,185
1 ,494
11,753
550
123,526
11,426
79,109
1,494
11,125
2,047
105,201
CREDITORS
amounts falling due within
one year
6,882
6,832
NET CURRENT ASSETS
116,644
98,369
TOTAL ASSETS LESS
CURRENT LIABILITIES
116.644
98,369
FUNDS
Unrestricted funds
Restricted funds
116,644
98,369
TOTAL FUNDS
116,644
98,369
Approved by the Trustees on 13th January 2025
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BECKENHAM BAPTIST CHURCH
PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31st MARCH 2024
Basis of Preparation
These accounts have been prepared in accordance with FRS 102 "The Financial Re-
porting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland" ("FRS 102"), 'Accounting
and Reporting by Charities" the Statement of Recommended Practice for charities ap-
plying FRS 102, the Companies Act 2006 and UK Generally Accepted Accounting Prac-
tice as it applies from 1 January 2015. The charitable company is a Public Benefit Entity
as defined by FRS 102.
The accounts have been prepared on the historical cost convention modified by the
revaluation of ￿rtain fixed assets. The principal accounting policies adopted are set out
below.
Going Concern
These financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis which as-
sumes that the charitable company can continue to operate.
Income
Income is recognized when the charity is legally entitled to it after any performance con-
ditions have been met, the amounts can be measured reliably, and it is probable that
income will be received.
Expenditure
All expenditure (including irrecoverable VAT) is accounted for on an accruals basis and
has been classified under headings that aggregate all costs related to the category.
Where costs cannot be directly attributed to particular headings, they have been allo-
cated to activities on a basis consistent with use of the reSoUr￿s.
Taxation
The company is a registered charity and as such its income is exempt from income tax
and corporation tax under the provisions of the Income and Corporation Taxes Act 1988
to the extent that it is applied to its charitable objectives. The cost of irrecoverable VAT
incurred has been included in the statement of financial activities.
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BECKENHAM BAPTIST CHURCH
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE
YEAR ENDED 31st MARCH 2024
3110312024
Notes
3110312023
Investment income
Lettings and rental income
Bank interest received
53,552
118
53.670
57,756
57,756
Expenditure on charitsble activities
Minist
costs
Minister's stipend
Youth worker s costs
Ministerfs expenses
Travel expenses
Visiting preachers, fees
Other costs
37,010
35,981
250
605
230
870
1,326
300
260
38.896
37,936
Premises costs
Heat and light
Council tax and water
Insuran
Caretaking and cleaning
Repairs and maintenance
Refund (Electricityl Solar)
Other costs
9,654
3,805
8,611
6,998
9,338
(1,280)
2,986
40,112
11,500
2,123
6,616
6,919
34,767
6,150
68,075
Administrative costs
Donations and subscriptions
Office costs
Music and related costs
ITI Website costs
Loan Expense
Other costs
7,137
10,240
2,447
135
5,600
5,863
31,422
7,958
9,264
3,603
2,888
23,713
TOTAL CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES
EXPENDITURE
110 430
129 724
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BECKENHAM BAPTIST CHURCH
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE
YEAR ENDED 31st MARCH 2024- continued
TRUSTEES, REMUNERATION AND BENEFITS
The Charity employed its minister, Revd Neil Draisey to carry out the objectives of
the church during the year. Revd Draisey lives in a property provided by the
church. The following costs were incurred:
2024
2023
Salary, pension costs and national insurance
Manse costs
37.010
1,326
38,336
35,981
605
36,586
STAFF
The number of employees during the year was as follows..
No employee received remuneration amounting to more than £60,000 in either
year.
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BECKENHAM BAPTIST CHURCH
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE
YEAR ENDED 31st MARCH 2024- continued
Notes
3110312024 3110312023
CURRENT ASSETS
Deposit- London Baptist Property Board
Deposit- Baptist Union Corporation
7,012
4,532
11,544
6,894
4,532
CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING
DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR
Loan - Baptist Building Fund
Key deposits
Donations due
Sundry creditors
PAYE accrual
225
6,000
220
437
175
6,000
220
437
6,882
6,832
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