Trustees' Annual Report for the period
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| **From ** | **01 ** | **01 ** | To 2024 31 12 2024 |
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| Section A Reference and administration details | ||||||||||
| Charity name | Charity name | Wokingham Baptist Church | ||||||||
| Other names charity is known by Registered charity number (if any)1134862 Charity's principal address Milton Road Wokingham Berkshire Postcode RG40 1DE Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity Trustee name Office(if any) Dates acted if not for wholeyear ~~=~~ |
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| 1 Rev Nick Hudson | 1 Rev Nick Hudson | Minister | ||||||||
| 2 Rev Savannah Bell | 2 Rev Savannah Bell | Minister | From 22 September 2024 | |||||||
| 3 Sharon Ba | 3 Sharon Baynham | Treasurer | ||||||||
| 4 Stuart Green | 4 Stuart Green | Secretary | Until 9 February2025 | |||||||
| 5 Prudence Mwanza | 5 Prudence Mwanza | Until 9 February2025 | ||||||||
| 6 Timoth | 6 TimothyJinkerson | |||||||||
| 7 Victor Freene | 7 Victor Freeney | |||||||||
| 8 Sue Cha | 8 Sue Chapman | |||||||||
| 9 Pat Meadowcraft | 9 Pat Meadowcraft | Until 1 June 2025 | ||||||||
| 10 Elizabeth Nixon | 10 Elizabeth Nixon | Secretary | From 9 February2025 | |||||||
| 11 Timoth | 11 TimothyClark | From 9 February2025 | ||||||||
| 12 David Kitchin | 12 David Kitching | From 30 September 2025 | ||||||||
| 13 Frances Jeffer | 13 Frances Jeffery | From 30 September 2025 | ||||||||
| 14 Kai Chi Chan | 14 Kai Chi Chan | From 30 September 2025 | ||||||||
| 15 Yuen Chun Ton | 15 Yuen Chun Tong | From 30 September 2025 | ||||||||
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| Names of the trustees for the charity, if any, (for example, any custodian trustees) | ||||||||||
| Name | Dates acted if not for whole year | |||||||||
| Property Trustees: | ||||||||||
| The Baptist Union Corporation Limited | ||||||||||
| Baptist House, 129 Broadway, Didcot, | ||||||||||
| Oxfordshire. OX11 8RT |
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Section B Structure, governance and management
Description of the charity’s trusts
Type of governing document Constitution adopted 13 February 2022
(eg. trust deed, constitution)
How the charity is constituted
Unincorporated association
- (eg. trust, association, company)
Trustee selection methods
Elected by the church membership
(eg. appointed by, elected by)
Section C Objectives and activities
Summary of the objects of the charity set out in its governing document
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.
Summary of the main In order to achieve the principal objective, which is set out above, the activities undertaken for the church provides a variety of activities both to its membership and the public benefit in relation to community generally. these objects (include within this section the statutory A major part of the work and witness of the Church is the provision of declaration that trustees have regular public services of Christian worship. These services take place had regard to the guidance each Sunday at 10.30am and some evenings. Details are provided on issued by the Charity the church website at www.wokinghambaptist.gov.uk Commission on public There is a full children’s programme during the morning. benefit)
The church runs several small groups, which mainly meet in members’ houses, and which aim to encourage the growth of faith and discipleship. 4321 is a drop-in parent and toddler group for children aged 4 and below and below takes place on Tuesday mornings, 10am until 11.30 during term time. Activities include a craft table, painting, story time, as well as a large play area (taking over the whole church!) and a quiet room for babies.
An everchanging set of activities for young people also takes place. The church website gives up to date information.
The church runs a welcome group for people from Hong Kong who have moved to the area. This explains the fundamentals of living in the UK and helps attendees to meet other people from Hong Kong and to assimilate to living in the UK.
The Church runs a group called Celebrate Recovery, helping people to overcome their ‘hurts, habits and hang-ups’. Details are on the website.
The church operates systems to ensure that all people working with children and vulnerable adults are appropriately vetted with regard to the Criminal Records Bureau.
The trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit and are satisfied that the activities above clearly demonstrate that the charity is providing a benefit to the public.
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Section D Achievements and performance Summary of the main achievements of the charity during the year The church does not measure the success of its activities only in numbers. including financial numbers, although income and attendance have both grown year-on-year. It focusses on less tangible areas such as fellowship and community. In that context the trustees believe that 2024 was a positive year. Section E Financial review Brief statement of the charity's policy on reserves The church had net incoming sourS in the year of £34,684 (2023 - £29,545). The amount of grants and gifts made to outside causes was monitored during the year to ensure amounts were not made in excess of the resources available. A total of £38,628 (2023 - £38,407) was made in gifts and grants to outside charitable causes during the year. The trustees have made an assessment of the major risks facing the church, and are satisfied that there are policies in place to minimise these risks. Details of any funds materlally in d8ficlt No funds were in deficit during the year or at the year end. Section G Declaration Th8 trustees declare that thèy have approved the trustees, report above. Signed on b8half of the charlty's trustees Slgnaturels Full name(s) Posltlon (eg Secretary. Chair, Elizabeth Nixon Church Secretary Dats 12 October 2025 TAR March 2012
WOKINGHAM BAPTIST CHURCH STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR TO 31ST DECEMBER 2024
| Restricted Unrestricted Income Total Funds Funds 2024 Note £ £ £ INCOMING RESOURCES Donations, legacies and similar incoming resources 1, 2 239,683 10,676 250,359 Investment income 1, 3 11,561 - 11,561 Employment Allowance 4 5,762 - 5,762 TOTAL INCOMING RESOURCES 257,006 10,676 267,682 RESOURCES EXPENDED Charitable activities including support costs 1,5,6,7 224,274 8,724 232,998 TOTAL RESOURCES EXPENDED 224,274 8,724 232,998 ~~-~~ NET INCOMING RESOURCES BEFORE TRANSFERS 32,732 1,952 34,684 Gross transfers between funds -13,303 13,303 - NET INCOMING RESOURCES AFTER TRANSFERS 19,429 15,255 34,684 Gains and losses on revaluation of fixed assets 9 - -1,967,410 -1,967,410 for the charity’s own use NET MOVEMENT IN FUNDS 19,429 -1,952,155 -1,932,726 Total funds brought forward at 1st January 2024 88,221 4,879,591 4,967,812 Total funds carried forward at 31st December 2024 107,650 2,927,436 3,035,086 |
Total 2023 £ 217,156 11,093 4,901 |
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| 233,150 | |
| 203,605 | |
| 203,605 | |
| 29,545 - |
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| 29,545 529,074 |
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| 558,619 4,409,193 |
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| 4,967,812 |
Comparative figures for each fund are shown in the notes to the accounts.
WOKINGHAM BAPTIST CHURCH BALANCE SHEET AS AT 31ST DECEMBER 2024
| Restricted Unrestricted Income Total Funds Funds 2024 Note FIXED ASSETS Tangible assets 9 6,870 3,005,427 3,012,297 TOTAL FIXED ASSETS 6,870 3,005,427 3,012,297 CURRENT ASSETS Debtors 10 26,497 0 26,497 Cash at bank and in hand 11 114,577 14,734 129,311 TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS 141,074 14,734 155,808 CREDITORS: amounts falling due within one year 12 (40,294) (14,300) (54,594) NET CURRENT ASSETS 100,780 434 101,214 CREDITORS: amounts falling due after more than one year 13 (78,425) (78,425) 100,780 (77,991) 22,789 NET ASSETS 107,650 2,927,436 3,035,086 INCOME FUNDS Restricted funds 14 2,927,436 2,927,436 Unrestricted funds 15,16 107,650 107,650 TOTAL FUNDS 107,650 2,927,436 3,035,086 |
Total 2023 4,982,400 |
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| 4,982,400 | |
| 19,128 111,889 |
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| 131,017 (52,077) |
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| 78,940 (93,528) |
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| (14,588) | |
| 4,967,812 | |
| 4,879,591 88,221 |
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| 4,967,812 |
The notes form an integral part of these accounts. These accounts were approved by the Trustees on 6 February 2025 and signed on their behalf by:
Sharon Baynham - Treasurer Stuart Green - Secretary
WOKINGHAM BAPTIST CHURCH NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR TO 31ST DECEMBER 2024
- 1 ACCOUNTING POLICIES
These accounts have been prepared in accordance with the Charities Statement of Recommended Practice (Charities SORP 2021), FRS 102 and with the Charities Act 2011.
The church is a registered charity, no 1134862 and meets the definition of a public benefit entity under FRS10 Assets and liabilities are initially recognised at historical cost or transaction value unless otherwise stated in th relevant accounting policy notes.
Income recognition
All incoming resources are included in the Statement of Financial Activities when the charity is legally entitled to the income after any performance conditions haave been met, the amount can be measured reliably and it is probable that the income will be received.
Donations
Donations are accounted for gross when received. Fixed asset gifts in kind are recognised when receivable and are included at fair value.
Incoming resources from tax claims are included on the SOFA at the same time as the gift to which they relate.
Legacies
Legacies are accounted for when probate has been completed, the amount of the legacy can be reliably quantified and the conditions of the legacy are within the control of the church.
Investment income
This is included in the accounts in the year in which it is receivable.
Expenditure recognition
All expenditure is accounted for on an accruals basis. Expenditure is recognised where there is a legal or constructive obligation to make payments to third parties, it is probable that settlement will be required and the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably.
Cost of raising funds
The Church does not make formal appeals for funds, and expenditure on these items is therefore not material.
Grants payable
The church makes grants and gifts to other organisations whose charitable objects complement its work. They are accounted for when the recipient has been notified of the grant and payment is unconditional.
Support costs
Support costs are those that assist the work of the church but do not directly represent charitable activities and include office costs and governance cost. Where support costs cannot be directly attributed to particular headings they have been allocated to the cost of raising funds and expenditure on charitable activities on a basis consistent with the use of resources. This represents direct expenditure on the governance of the church. Most of the management is carried out without charge by volunteers. This intangiblae cost is not included in the Statement of Financial Activities since there is no measurable cost to the volunteers for their service.
WOKINGHAM BAPTIST CHURCH NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR TO 31ST DECEMBER 2024
Fixed Assets
Tangible fixed assets are capitalised if they can be used for more than one year and cost at least £500. They are initially recognised at cost, or for donated assets, at a reasonable estimate of their value on receipt.
There is no reliable information available for the cost of the church premises and so on first time adoption of FRS102, the insurance value used previously was adopted as deemed cost. In 2024 the building was revalued to open market value which the Trustees consider better reflects the true value of the church premises.
Depreciation
Depreciation is provided on all fixed assets, other than freehold land and buildings, to write off the cost on a straight line basis over their expected useful life, at the following rates:
| Freehold Land and buildings | Nil |
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| Sound and media equipment | 25% |
| Office equipment | 25% |
| Kitchen | 10% |
Funds
Unrestricted funds are available for use at the discretion of the trustees in furtherance of the general objectives of the charity and which have not been designated for other purposes.
Designated funds comprise unrestricted funds that have been set aside by the trustees for specific purposes The aim and use of each designated fund is set out in the notes to the financial statements.
Restricted funds are funds which are to be used in accordance with specific restrictions imposed by donors or which have been raised by the charity for specific purposes. The cost of raising and administering such funds are charged against the specific fund. The aim and use of each restricted fund is set out in the notes to the financial statements.
Employee Benefits
The charity operates a defined contribution plan for its employees. A defined contribution plan is a pension pl under which the charity pays fixed contributions into a separate entity. Once the contributions have been paid the charity has no further payments obligations. The contributions are recognised as an expense when they are due. Amounts not paid are shown in accruals in the balance sheet. The assets of the plan are held separately from the charity in an independently administered fund.
On 30th June 2022 the Baptist Pension Scheme signed an agreement with the insurance company Just Group to secure DB Plan members’ pension benefits. Just are now providing financial backing for all pensions provi the Scheme’s DB Plan and, following this transaction, the Scheme no longer has a shortfall. An updated Reco then signed in August 2022 under which recovery contributions from each participating employer in the DB P £1 per month from August 2022. These contributions ceased in November 2024, as the scheme was no longe
WOKINGHAM BAPTIST CHURCH NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR TO 31ST DECEMBER 2024
2 DONATIONS AND LEGACIES
| Donations and Legacies Offerings Tax refunds Fellowship gifts Harvest gift day Other collections passed on 3 INVESTMENT INCOME Investment income Bank interest Church lettings 4 OTHER INCOME Other income Employers Allowance |
Restricted Unrestricted Income Total Funds Funds 2024 £ £ £ 199,838 - 199,838 39,845 - 39,845 2,152 2,152 6,979 6,979 1,545 1,545 239,683 10,676 250,359 Restricted Unrestricted Income Total Funds Funds 2024 £ £ £ 1,243 - 1,243 10,318 - 10,318 11,561 - 11,561 Restricted Unrestricted Income Total Funds Funds 2024 £ £ £ 5,762 - 5,762 5,762 - 5,762 |
Total 2023 £ 171,739 35,899 - 6,323 3,195 |
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| 217,156 | ||
| Total 2023 £ 294 10,799 |
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| 11,093 | ||
| Total 2023 £ 4,901 |
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| 4,901 |
WOKINGHAM BAPTIST CHURCH NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR TO 31ST DECEMBER 2024
5 CHARITABLE ACTIVITES
| Charitable Activities Grants and donations payable Ministry (including support costs) Property costs 6 EXPENDITURE Expenditure Grants and donations payable Ministry Support costs Property costs 7 GRANTS PAYABLE Grants payable BUGB World Mission BMS Home Mission Baptist colleges Tek Ura Yeldall Christian Centre Soulscape Other gifts Harvest gift day Other gifts passed on Communion fund gifts |
Restricted Unrestricted Income Total Funds Funds 2024 £ £ £ 30,104 8,524 38,628 136,946 200 137,146 57,224 57,224 224,274 8,724 232,998 Direct Grants Charitable Payable Expenditure £ £ 30,104 8,524 109,731 200 27,215 57,224 224,274 8,724 Restricted Unrestricted Income Total Funds Funds 2024 £ £ £ 7,203 7,203 11,204 11,204 1,050 1,050 3,917 3,917 716 716 5,914 5,914 100 100 6,979 6,979 1,545 1,545 200 200 30,104 8,724 38,828 |
Total 2023 £ 38,407 115,381 49,817 |
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| 203,605 | ||
| Total 2023 £ 6,860 10,670 1,000 3,409 672 5,628 650 6,323 3,195 151 |
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| 38,558 |
WOKINGHAM BAPTIST CHURCH NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR TO 31ST DECEMBER 2024
8 STAFF COSTS AND TRUSTEE EXPENSES
Staff costs and Trustees expenses
| Salaries Gross salaries Social security costs Employers national insurance Pension costs Employers pension costs Other costs Council tax, utilities water and telephone Total The average number of employees during the year was No employee received total emoluments in excess of £60,000 during the year. |
2024 2023 £ £ 102,574 85,085 7,518 5,650 7,724 6,387 5,729 6,700 |
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| 123,545 103,822 |
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The Ministers act as trustees of the church in accordance with the constitution.
Nick Hudson received remuneration of £40,086 and other beneits in respect of his services as Minister, including the provision of manse accommodation owned by the church.
Savannah Bell received remuneration of £33,443 and other benefits in respect of her services as Minister and Minister in training. Savannah's remuneration includes a housing allowance.
No amounts were reimbursed to the Trustees in respect of expenses incurred as Trustees (2023 £Nil).
The Church pays pension contributions for its Minister to the defined contribution section of the Baptist Pension Scheme. For service up to 2012, the Scheme provided benefits on a defined benefit basis. The scheme is a mult-employer scheme, and it is not possible to idetnify the assets and liabilities of the defined benefit section which are attributable to the church. Therefore, in accordance with FRS102 Section 28, the scheme is accounted for as a defined benefit contribution scheme.
Total aggregate remuneration paid to key management personnel during the year was £73,529 (2023 £59,573)
9 TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS
WOKINGHAM BAPTIST CHURCH NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR TO 31ST DECEMBER 2024
| Tangible Fixed Assets Cost or Valuation 1 January 2024 Additions Dispsoals Revaluation 31 December 2024 Depreciation 1 January 2024 Charge for the year On disposals 31 December 2024 Net book value 1 January 2024 31 December 2024 |
Church Sound and Office Premises Manse Media Equipment Kitchen Total £ £ £ £ £ £ 4,467,410 505,427 12,083 11,923 24,003 5,020,846 524 529 1,053 (1,967,410) (1,967,410) |
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| 2,500,000 505,427 12,607 12,452 24,003 3,054,489 |
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| 11,181 10,465 16,800 38,446 670 676 2,400 3,746 |
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| Nil Nil 11,851 11,141 19,200 42,192 |
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| 4,467,410 505,427 902 1,458 7,203 4,982,400 |
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| 2,500,000 505,427 756 1,311 4,803 3,012,297 |
At 1 January 2024 the church premises were held at insurance value. The premises were valued during the year by RES Property Services at £2,500,000 and are now held in the accounts at that value.
The manse is held at historic cost.
10 DEBTORS
| Debtors Accrued income Prepayments and other debtors Other debtors 31 December 2024 BANK AND CASH BALANCES Bank and cash balances Bank account Building society account Prepaid debit card COIF Charities deposit Cash |
2024 2023 £ £ 16,656 13,774 7,898 5,329 1,943 25 |
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| 26,497 19,128 |
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| 2024 2023 £ £ 74,823 61,548 53,220 49,321 764 593 449 427 55 - |
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| 129,311 111,889 |
11 BANK AND CASH BALANCES
WOKINGHAM BAPTIST CHURCH NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR TO 31ST DECEMBER 2024
| 12 CREDITORS - amounts falling due within one year Creditors: amounts falling due within one year BU Corporation loan re manse Other creditors Accruals All amounts fall due within one year. 13 CREDITORS - amounts falling due after more than one year Creditors: amounts falling due after more than one year BU Corporation loan re manse |
2024 2023 £ £ 14,300 12,500 34,788 21,518 5,506 18,059 |
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| 54,594 52,077 |
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| 2024 2023 £ £ 78,425 93,528 |
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| 78,425 93,528 |
WOKINGHAM BAPTIST CHURCH NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR TO 31ST DECEMBER 2024
14 RESTRICTED FUNDS
Details of the restricted income funds of the charity are set out below.
Fund name Purpose Church premises Equates to the balance sheet value Manse Equates to the balance sheet value less mortgage loan secured on it Communion To enable gifts to be made to members of the fellowship in times of need Legacy A legacy received to be used for either respite care or young people's outreach ventures. It is intended that the capital will usually be maintained Gifts for other causes Money given for particular outside causes as specified
In each case the income and capital of the funds is restricted to the purposes detailed. Sufficient resources are held in an appropriate form to enable each fund to be applied in accordance with the restrictions imposed.
| Fund name Incoming resources Expenditure Revaluations Net movement Opening balance Closing balance Restricted funds Church premises Manse Communion Legacy Other causes |
Church Manse Communion Legacy Other causes Premises £ £ £ £ £ - - 2,152 - 8,524 - 13,303 (200) - (8,524) (1,967,410) - - - - |
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| (1,967,410) 13,303 1,952 0 0 4,467,410 399,399 330 12,452 0 |
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| 2,500,000 412,702 2,282 12,452 0 |
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| Fixed Assets Net current Total assets £ £ £ 2,500,000 2,500,000 412,702 412,702 2,282 2,282 12,452 12,452 0 2,912,702 14,734 2,927,436 |
WOKINGHAM BAPTIST CHURCH NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR TO 31ST DECEMBER 2024
15 DESIGNATED UNRESTRICTED FUNDS
Details of the designated unrestricted funds of the charity are set out below.
| Fund name Future repairs Fund name Incoming resources Expenditure Transfers Net movement Opening balance Closing balance Designated unrestricted funds Future repairs |
Purpose To provide funds for future cyclical and unexpected maintenance costs. Future repairs £ - (3,608) 3,500 (108) 65,625 65,517 Fixed Assets Net current Total assets £ £ £ 65,517 65,517 0 65,517 65,517 |
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16 ANALYSIS OF NET ASSETS
| Analysis of net assets Restricted funds as per note 14 Designated unrestricted funds as per note 15 Unrestricted funds Total |
Fixed Assets Net current Total assets £ £ £ 2,912,702 14,734 2,927,436 65,517 65,517 42,134 42,134 |
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| 2,912,702 122,385 3,035,087 |
17 RELATED CHARITIES
WOKINGHAM BAPTIST CHURCH NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR TO 31ST DECEMBER 2024
The custodian Trustee of the church is the Baptist Union Corporation Limited which is charity number 249635, and which is controlled by the Baptist Union Council. The church is also a member of the Baptist Union of Great Britain, and the Southern Counties Baptist Association.
The church is in receipt of a loan from the Baptist Union Corporation as set out in note 13.
The church made donations to the Baptist Union Home Mission Scheme as set out in note 7.
Independent examiner's report on the accounts
| Section A Independent Examiner’s Report | Section A Independent Examiner’s Report | Section A Independent Examiner’s Report | ||
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| Report to the trustees On accounts for the year |
Wokingham Baptist Church On accounts for the year 31stDecember 2024 ~~CC~~ |
Charity no | 1134862 | |
| ended | ended | (if any) | ||
| Set out on pages | Set out on pages | n/a |
I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity (“the Trust”) for the year ended 31 / 12 / 2024 .
Responsibilities and As the charity's trustees, you are responsible for the preparation of the basis of report accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 (“the Act”).
I report in respect of my examination of the Trust’s accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 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 The charity’s gross income exceeded £250,000 and I am qualified to examiner's statement undertake the examination by being a qualified member of CIMA
I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination which gives me cause to believe that in, any material respect:
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the accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Charities Act; or
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the accounts did not accord with the accounting records; or
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the accounts did 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.
- Please delete the words in the brackets if they do not apply.
Signed: Name: Geoffrey John Hulme ~~CO~~ Relevant professional CIMA qualification(s) or body (if any):
Date: 06/10/2025
Address: 25 Wiltshire Road, Wokingham, Berkshire RG40 1TS ~~TT~~
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Section B Disclosure
Only complete if the examiner needs to highlight material matters of concern (see CC32, Independent examination of charity accounts: directions and guidance for examiners).
Give here brief details of any items that the examiner wishes to disclose .
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