LirrLEHAMPTON BAPTIST CHURCH
ANNUAL REPORT 2024
The Trustees of Littlehampton Baptist Church present their Annual report and
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Financial Statements for the year ended 31 December 2024
CHARITABLE OBJECTIVE
The Charity (hereinafter referred to as the Church) is governed by a constitution
based on the Approved Governing Document for Baptist Churches which states that
the principal purpose of the Church is the advancement of the Christian faith
according to the Baptist denomination.
ORGANISATIONAL STRUCTURE
Persons are accepted into membership of the Church on profession of their faith in
Jesus Christ, in accordance with the Constitution.
Members, Meetings are usually held not less than four times a year. There were
meetings in the Church building in January, April, July and November 2024.
The meeting sets the overall Church policy and Members appoint Trustees,
including the Minister, who oversee the running of all day to day Church affairs, and
who also oversee the spiritual direction and help for Members and Friends.
The following were Trustees from January to April 2024 when their term of office
ended:
Pastor Darren Lewis [Minister]
Veronica White (Treasurerlchurch Secretary)
Margaret Dawson (Pastoral Auxiliary)
Fran Watson
John Holden
John Ray
Elections for new Trustees took place in April 2024. The new Trustees served from
May 2024. The results were as follows:
Pastor Darren Lewis (Minister)
Ernest Bridger (Buildings & Fabric)
Monica Harris (Administration)
Benjamin N Nkosso (Safeguarding Trustee & Children's Ministry)
Josephine Seymour (Outreach & Hospitality, Fire Officer)

During the year, the Trustees were assisted by teams, each having a leader and
separate responsibilities e.g. Worship Team, Pastoral Contact Team and Welcome
Team etc.
The Constitution permits decisions at Members, Meetings to be passed by
appropriate majorities, but the Church seeks to work by consensus whenever
possible.
The Trustees regularly review the major risks facing the charity and are satisfied that
there are policies in place to mitigate them appropriately.
OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES
A variety of activities are provided both for Church Members and for the local
community.
A public service of worship is held each Sunday morning at 10.30am. During the
service, a creche room is available for those with small children to use, and part way
through the service any school-aged children and young people can engage with
our Bible Discoverers and Explorers groups. Additionally, a family service is held on
the last Sunday of the month. Light refreshments are served in the Church Hall after
the service, which gives Members, Friends and Visitors the opportunity to keep in
touch with each other.
Services are Livestreamed to YouTube and are viewed by those unable to physically
attend including people not directly associated with the Church.
The needs of disabled people are regularly reviewed and provision for them includes
a loop system in all public rooms for those who are hearing impaired, and specific
toilet provision for physically disabled people. (This toilet also has changing facilities
for babies. ) There is reasonable wheelchair access to all areas.
Prayer meetings are held weekly on Sunday mornings prior to the service, Sunday
evenings, Monday mornings, as well as a men's prayer meeting on Saturday
morning. There is also a monthly prayer for healing service.
Small groups are an important aspect of Church life, providing the members and
friends with a safe place to develop their relationships with God and each other.
These small groups meet in either homes or on church premises.
In addition to this, there are several groups across the week that seek to fulfil the
principal purpose of the church, andlor benefit the wider community.

Children, Youth and Families
We provide (term time only) a weekly Rainbows Baby and Toddler group, and Wow
Club aimed at families of primary school-aged children. (Children outside of this age
group may attend with a club member).
Other Activities, Events and Wider Community Engagement
Coffee and Chat, a social time for anyone, is held weekly in the church lounge.
The Church played an active role within the life of Littlehampton Churches Together,
most notably through the Good Friday Walk of Witness at which Pastor Darren
preached.
The Church has actively sought to play a part in the wider life of the community
through participating in the Pancake Olympics hosted by Littlehampton Town
Council and by supporting other organisations within the community such as:
The Bonfire society, by making the premises available to use on bonfire night.
The RNLI, by providing the premises free of charge for their annual Carol
Concert.
Littlehampton Foodbank through support, donations and use of the premises.
Premises
The premises are also utilised by local groups and organisations such as the Child
Contact Centre and the Littlehampton Players Operatic Society. In addition, the hall,
lounge and kitchen have, on occasions, been used for children's parties following,
for example, birthdays. During the summer holidays the church premises are hired
by youth I children's groups, for Summer Camps.
To facilitate most of what has been mentioned, an important and substantial amount
of work is put into the running and maintenance of the church premises and manse.
The church has read the Charity Commission guidance on public benefit and is
satisfied that the activities outlined above clearly demonstrate that the charity is
providing a benefit to the public.

ACHIEVEMENTS AND PERFORMANCE
As noted above, the Church has sought to fulfil its purpose and reach out to the
local community with both spiritual and practical advice and help. The Church
recognises the success of its activities and engagements is not simply found in
numbers and acknowledges the great value in less tangible aspects such as depth
of fellowship and the effectiveness of support and encouragement to members and
the community.
Introduction - Pastor Darren Lewis
Our motto text for 2024 was 1 Corinthians 16.13-14 - "Be on your guard; stand firm
in the faith. be courageous" be strong. Do everything in love., Our devotion at last
year's AGM built on this by focusing on Nehemiah chapter 4 where God's people
rebuilt the walls of Jerusalem with one hand whilst holding their weapon in the other
the challenge was to keep fixed on God and what he has called us to do and keep
a caring eye out for one another.
2024 lived up to the challenge of Nehemiah 4 of being a year of building for God. It
was an incredibly busy year serving our Lord, and my heart is full when I reflect on
what God has done in us and through us- we have so much to be thankful forl l am
so incredibly thankful to you all, for your obedient, loving service you too did for Him
at LBC.
As I reflect on last year and all that happened (as you will see in the rest of the
report), and ponder our motto text, l am so thankful for this too. It was a constant
and important reminder of the posture that was needed as we journeyed through the
year. I look forward to seeing all that God does in 2025 as we continue to build for
him.
Worship- Pastor Darren Lewis
It has been incredibly encouraging to see all that God has done through our times of
worship across the year, maintaining its place at the heart of Littlehampton Baptist
Church. This has primarily taken place in our Sunday gatherings.
During our Sunday morning services, we have explored the 'Fruitfulness on the
Frontline, series, thinking about how we can further engage those around us with our
Christian faith, as well as delving deeper into Paul's letter to the Philippian church
before embarking on ourjourney through the Gospel of Luke. These themes have
often been reflected on further at our evening gathering, whether that be in Bible
study, a time of prayer or sharing Communion. A highlight of the year has been
seeing the wide range of members of the congregation participating in various
aspects of worship, and we thank God for this. We also would like to express our

thanks to the various guest speakers who have joined us, as well as the worship
band that has been so faithful in serving us, and we have been blessed by the new
songs that have been introduced.
We have also been encouraged by the range of services that have taken place
across the Christian Calendar. A Maundy Thursday Supper and Communion Service
provided a much appreciated time of reflection and fellowship to the celebration that
was had on Easter Sunday, whilst the Christingle service and Carol service once
again provided an opportunity to reflect on the meaning of Christmas in the build up
to our Christmas Day All Age Celebration. Harvest was also a time of celebration
and prayer as we lifted up the work of one of the mission partners in Bangladesh.
Finally, we are really pleased to say that we have been able to provide acts of
worship during key life events. We have celebrated new life as we Dedicated
children from the church family to the Lord, whilst providing the opportunity to pray a
blessing for children within our community. It was also wonderful to have the
opportunity, and often rare occasion, of a wedding taking place in the church.
Additionally, several funerals have taken place within the church, and it has been a
privilege to walk alongside and serve others during these difficult times.
Prayer- Pastor Darren Lewis
As was noted in the 2023 report, prayer is a high priority for the church and that
continued to be the case in 2024. We are thankful for the existing prayer gatherings,
whether they be weekly or monthly, who meet to play their vital roles in the prayer
life of the church, as we seek to honour God in all that we do and lift to Him the
needs of each other, our community and the wider world. These groups are Prayer
and Share, Men's Prayer Group, Sunday early morning and evening gatherings and
Prayer for Israel.
One development which came in 2024 was the beginning of a Prayer Meeting on
Monday mornings. The aim of this group was to pray particularly for the needs of the
church, its activities, as well as the needs of the community in which we serve. This
simple and powerful time was much appreciated by those who attended, and prayer
was gratefully received by those we prayed for. We were encouraged across the
year with news of answered pray. It should be noted; the original plan was this group
would be a development to the existing prayer and share meeting that also takes
place on a Monday morning; however, this was not possible.
A great development to be celebrated is the participation in a new gathering that has
been established to bring Christians together from the various churches to pray for
our town. These have been wonderful times and something we look forward to being
a part of in the future.

Coffee and Chat- J.S.
Coffee and Chat follows on immediately from our Monday 9am Share and Prayer
time- (Mondays 10.30am to noon - held in the lounge)
This last year our numbers have grown. We now regularly have up to 18, mainly
members and friends of LBC. but we also regularly have visitors call in - sometimes
as a one off, but also more regularly and some come each week. The poster on the
street outside the car park has led to a good number dropping in this year.
We thank God that this weekly get together has proved to be a great opportunity to
catch up and share something of our lives and testimonies together; and to welcome
new friends whom we are able to offer support to and tell of our love of the Lord
Jesus.
We are grateful to C.R. and others who faithfully seNe us with tea and coffee and
biscuits each week, while the rest of us chat!
Oakland Grange- J.S.
LBC has been visiting Oakland Grange and holding an informal 'service', for some
years now, our relationship with the Care Home was established when J.H. went
into the home for respite following an operation. It has been further strengthened
since J. moved in last year.
Once a month, on a Thursday, we have an informal 50 minute meeting, in the main
lounge, which is usually attended by up to 20 residents and a couple of staff, plus a
team of about six of us who attend on that day. We sing mostly favourite well-loved
hymns which the residents often choose. L.K., J.G. and M.D. play piano or guitar for
us. We break bread, sometimes one of us shares a testimony, one of J.H.'s poems
are often read, and a short talk is always given, referencing a reading and the
hymns.
Afte￿ards, most of us stay on for a while and chat with the residents. We have got
to know quite a few of them and provide a listening ear and sometimes have been
able to offer prayer and may also visit them at other times.
J.H reports that the residents who attend are very appreciative of the visits and look
foDNard to the next one; the more so as some of them miss being able to attend their
own church service.
Sadly, often those we have got to know pass away. We have been able to remember
them during our Thursday meeting and thank God for their lives and refer to the
gracious comfort of the Holy Spirit.
We thank God for this open door opportunity and for K., the senior manager, and K.,
the CEO of the two Oakland homes, who are very supportive of our visits.

Schools Ministry- P.D.L.
A highlight of the year was organising the local primary schools to come for free to
the church so see the Rhyming Bible performed by The Saltmine Theatre Company.
This was a huge success with hundreds of pupils from eitherlboth Year 5 and 6
along with the necessary adults, coming from each school, as well as there being an
evening performance for anyone to attend. All those who came experienced a
performance where the story of the Bible was dramatised in an amazing and
memorable way. Every child who attended with a school group also had the
opportunity to enter a competition where they had to write a letter explaining what
they enjoyed, with a first prize and several runner-up prizes. We are thankful for the
donation that made this possible and the various people who helped, welcomed and
hosted the performers and the attendees.
We also engaged with our local secondary school The Littlehampton Academy. This
was done through supporting their chaplain, P.S. OBE and inviting him to preach at
LBC. On top of this, P. D. had the privilege of welcoming P. S. and a large group
from the school who were learning about the various church denominations and
buildings. Whilst here, D. answered several questions about the church, shared
about Baptist beliefs and his Christian faith. As a church we were also delighted that
some of the members were able to support P. as he ran the annual prayer week at
the Littlehampton Academy for pupils to attend.
Children's Ministry
Bible Discoverers- B.N.N.
Bible Discoverers started in September of 2024. It was agreed among the children's
team that it was necessary to start a new Sunday School group for our younger
children, due to the numbers and age range of the children in the Church. We
currently opperate with one main leader, H.L. or B.N.N, and we are supported by the
parents of the children in our group. Although we had intended the group to be for
our children from Reception up, our toddlers have joined us every week and they
are a valued part of our group.
We are really pleased with how Bible Discoverers is developing. We have around 8-
11 children most weeks, who all really enjoy their story time, craft and chance to
play. Across the Autumn, we learnt about God's amazing creation, the story of Isaac
and the Christmas Story. More recently we have spent time learning about the
Easter Story, and the Good News of Jesus, resurrection. The children listen and
engage well and some of them are even starting to pray at the end of our sessions.

We have had a few Church Members come forward with an interest in supporting
Bible Discoverers in the future. It remains our aim that following Safer Recruitment,
we will be able to offer the option for parents to leave their children with us so that
they can return to the service. We will however ask parents of children under 4
years old to remain with their children.
Prayer points-
for seeds of faith to be planted and God to move in the hearts of our Discoverers
for wisdom for the leaders and parents to guide the children in their faith journeys
for God to call further equipped team members to volunteer with us
Bible Explorers- D.B.
The three leaders have enjoyed another year of teaching a group of 6-14 year olds
using the Scripture Union curriculum. The age range is wide but as the group is
small in numbers this has worked well, and the older children help the younger ones
especially in finding Bible passages. The group has been learning about stories from
the Old and New testaments with the help of videos, craft activities, games, drama,
and memory verses.
The session normally begins with a time of sharing and prayer and the children are
encouraged to pray themselves, which most are happy to do. Some of them joined
the LBC team for the Littlehampton Pancake Olympics and won some medals! The
children are increasing their knowledge of the Bible and seeing its relevance to their
own lives as well as learning about the love, faithfulness and power of our heavenly
father and his son Jesus our saviour, and we pray that all the children will develop
their own personal relationship with him.
Rainbows- D.B.
Rainbows meets on a Tuesday in the church Hall and is led by Auntie Di with the
support of a great team who help in the hall and kitchen.
Our numbers in 2024 have varied from 5-21 children but however few meet we
know the group is much appreciated. We provide a place where Mums and other
carers of young children can come and relax and chat over a cuppa, whilst their
children play and learn to share etc. This year we have introduced (following
requests from parents) a table with puzzles which the children enjoy. We usually
finish with a mixture of songs which include some from church. A Prayer Box is
available on the reception table along with helpful booklets and information. Three
new babies received a beautiful blanket, thanks to a member of the church and a
card signed by all.

At Easter every family received an Easter Story Book, and an invitation to our Easter
Seniice. Then, in Decernber we enjoyed our usual Christmas Party with songs; the
Christmas Story, with Auntie Di's puppets; Father Christmas with gifts of the
Christmas Story books and food; we always give invitations to our Christmas events
e.g. Christingle which proved very popular.
We have a few church families who come, some parents attend other churches, but
most have no church connections Our Pastor, D. comes whenever he can to chat
and get to know everyone and they him and the group really appreciates him
coming.
The team always comes together in prayer before the start of the morning meetings,
and we value your prayers for God's blessing on our ministry.
WOW Club - Pastor D.L. and H.L.
It is wonderful to report that we were able to build on the success of 2023 in 2024.
As with groups like this, numbers fluctuated across the year, and we ended the year
with similar numbers to 2023.
Several questions arose across the year regarding how we run, sustain, and
develop WOW Club. Being a Bible themed craft-based group meant that finding
appropriate stories and themes with enough crafts (that had not been done before)
was increasingly challenging. There was also a lot of reflection on how we can keep
those who come engaged throughout the session and meeting the needs of those
who did come whilst making the most of the opportunity to share our Christian faith.
Therefore, the following developments were made..
Although arts and crafts were a dominant feature ofthe sessions we added a
greater emphasis to other aspects, meaning it is now not simply an arts and
crafts club. For example, we had at least two other non-craft-based activities,
such as Duplo or Bowling.
A £350 grant was obtained from Littlehampton Town Council to buy a selection
of board games and gameslactivity equipment. The board games available at
each session varied and these were an instant hit. So far, only some of the
other equipment has been used and this has already proved to be a great
improvernent to the end of the session.
With approximately a third of the time left we would tidy up, show our pieces of
work with an explanation of the topic and concluded with a prayer. The
outcome of this meant the focus of the session or story was more grounded
within the session. The session was then concluded with a physical game
which everyone could play in teams or as a whole group before our final
prayer of thanks.

We are incredibly thankful to the hard-working team who served faithfully across the
year, and it was an answer to prayer to have more team members join as it was
proving a challenge to cover the sessions. This challenge increased when one of the
incredible founding leaders of the group, H.F., moved on to pastures new and we
are indebted to H.L. for stepping in and leading the groups with P.D.L who began
attending each of the sessions, as well as aiding the planning and preparation of the
sessions.
What is clear to all those involved with the group is how much the group is loved and
enjoyed by the children and their parentslcarers alike. It continues to provide a safe
space for fun, food and craft whilst exploring the Christian faith. Additionally, support
and care are provided for individuals and family units through the relationships
established by the team on behalf of the church. An outcome of this has been the
attendance of some families at other church events and services as well as the joy
of Blessing some of the children at special services.
Looking ahead, we look foNiard to seNing God and seeing Him work in the lives of
those who attend, and we can't wait to use the rest of the equipment brought with
the grant from Littlehampton Town Council. However, we know more reflection and
changes will need to take place to enable us to continue running this group. This is
made even more so knowing that T. will also be moving on to pastures new in the
first half of 2025. We want to finish this report by thanking again, both T. and H. for
their hard work and infectious enthusiasm at WOW Club right from the start and we
wish them all the best in their new roles.
Pastoral Care- M.D. (Pastoral Auxiliary and Co-ordinator of Pastoral Care
Team)
The team consists of the Pastor, Co-ordinator and 2 other LBC Members, J.G. and
C.R., with one other (A.S.) being co-opted onto the team in theAutumn.
AIM: to keep in touch with LBC Members and Friends as much as possible to offer
encouragement, support and prayer where and when needed.
MODUS OPERANDI: Two of the team undertake to make fortnightly phone calls to
individuals who are housebound and those in particular pastoral need. These calls
are still much appreciated, and we are very grateful to J.G. and C.R. for the time
they spend in this service. In addition to the phone calls, cards, and sometimes
flowers, are sent in special cases.
General news is shared on the LBC Fellowship app, which has 43 members, and
specific requests for prayer are put on the LBC Prayer app which has 45 members.
These groups play an important role in keeping people informed, supporting with
prayer and developing fellowship.
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The Prayer WhatsApp group has a special function in that it offers immediate prayer
support to any member facing a specific problem, and the PC Team appreciate the
efforts made to achieve this so successfully.
A small number of our congregation are neither online nor owning a smartphone.
Every effort is made to keep them updated.
The team also make home and Hospital visits where appropriate. All visits are noted
on the Pastoral Care Team app for prayer support from the other Team members.
Some very worthwhile visits and contacts have been made in this way.
The Pastoral Care Team is grateful for the co-operation of Home Group Leaders and
their care of the members of their Groups, keeping us informed of troubling
situations.
The team meet quarterly for discussion and prayer.
Much of the work done by the Team is seen by them as part of their seNice to the
Lord and His people, but the cost of flowers, cards, and postage may be claimed
from LBC petty cash.
The Church recognises the value of the work done by the Pastoral Care Team and
continues to support it.
Home Groups- F. S.
Home groups continue to be important for a significant number of our membership
and congregation.
In the Autumn of 2024, a survey was conducted to assess the impact of home
groups This consisted of a written questionnaire. 36 surveys were completed.
The overall assessment of the groups was positive with some helpful suggestions
for the way forward.
The most important findings are that the groups have a vital role in the caring,
pastoral element of church life. Nearly all the participants stated that practical care
and concern for each other was good, many siting examples of this. The groups
provide significant opportunities for relationships to develop and grow.
Alongside the practical care was the importance of praying for each other. Within the
smaller group a depth of confidentiality and confidence deepens the possibility of
praying together at a level which is not possible on other occasions. Overall, the
groups play a vital role in the life of the church.
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Outreach Events and Community Support- J. S.
2024 was a busy year with 5 funerals, 2 dedications, a Harrfest Lunch, 2 church
picnics, a film show and a Church workday. An Alpha course was well attended, and
we pray this year will be as busy, if not busier! The weather was good to us at the
Town Show, and we moved into Christmas with the RNLI Carol Service and
Christingle.
The responsibilities for Hospitality and Outreach and as Fire safety Officer overlap
considerably and the safety of our children, young people and vulnerable adults is of
paramount importance if they are to benefit from the work that we do here at LBC
and amongst the community. The focus is very much being on identifying hazards,
assessing risks and implementing controls to prevent accidents and illness.
The wider our Hospitality and Outreach programme, the greater need for Health
and Safety awareness whether it be, Fire Safety, Food hygiene or General Health
and Safety Issues. For many of us there are some aspects of these areas that are
new to us. However, keeping up to date with New Guidelines and the various
training and courses that are available to us is necessary for everybody's safety.
The need for more help in these areas is always required especially in the health
and safety area. As we continue to make our building safer and thus available to
outside groups and organisations e.g. The Bonfire Society, Contact Centre and
Foodbank we are more able to fulfil our individual and corporate Christian ministries
as outlined in Matthew 28.19-20.
Buildings and Premises- E.B.
At the close of 2023 we became aware of the very busy year ahead, briefly I have
recorded what has been achieved:
Church Car Park and pathways- Complete rebuild and then tarmacked to a high
safety standard.
The Church Manse: _ an ongoing programme of work including a new lounge
window, new UPVC fascias and gutters on the whole building, internal making good,
and repairs to central heating, bathroom and kitchen which will continue in 2025. A
survey on the overall condition of the roof of the house is a priority for 2025.
Maintenance of the church building is always on-going, Heating, Kitchen problems
completed. Outside, we now have a gardening team of Church Members who
maintain a high standard of appearance including flower beds, control of hedges etc
Spring Day: _ The cleaning of all parts of the Church building was undertaken with a
day when Church Members cleaned every part of the building both inside and out,
plus, an enormous amount of clutter cleared from every area of the building. We
have a work programme in place for 2025 which includes the baptistry and at the
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Manse a new garden wall and replacement of the flat roof on the extension, garage
door replacement etc.
Governance:
Membership:
At the end of 2024, there were 69 Members in Fellowship at LBC (8 are new
members). During 2024 there were 4 deaths, 5 dedications, 3 blessings and O
resignations.
2024 proved to be a very challenging year both financially and practically. In April
2024, except for Pastor Darren Lewis, all (four) members of the Diaconate were
new. Three out of the four had no previous experience of working as deacons. This
is not an ideal situation and steps are being taken, within the limitations of the
present Constitution, to see that this situation does not arise again in the
foreseeable future.
Many hours have been spent assessing, updating and where deemed necessary,
rewriting the church's policies. There is a clear understanding that there is further
work to be undertaken in this area.
In 2024 JS was appointed as Fire Officer. She is to be congratulated on the many
improvements that she has researched and then installed in the building. The
necessary signage, regular alarm checks, fire drills and general paperwork are in
place. In 2025 the Church needs to appoint and equip a Health and Safety Officer.
In 2024 those attending the Sunday service were shown Stage 1 Safeguarding Film.
Stages 2&3 are required for Trustees. Training for basic Health and Safety where
applicable e.g. Food hygiene will need to be undertaken in 2025.
Safeguarding - B. N.
We are pleased to inform the members that the safeguarding policy of Littlehampton
Baptist Church (LBC) was updated and accepted by the members and is now
operational. As part of its practices, we have commenced the initial phase of the safer
recruitment process, during which the applications were sent out to individuals who
are directly and indirectly involved with children and young people within LBC. We
would also like to take this opportunity to thank all those who have completed and
returned their applications, and we remind those who are still working on them to
submit them at their earliest convenience.
We are currently preparing to move to the second phase of this process, which will
entail conducting an informal interview (conversation) with the applicants to ensure
that we have all their necessary information safely stored in a file. This process
includes carrying out measures to guarantee that staff and volunteers are fit to work
with vulnerable people, such as background checks, referencing, and ongoing training
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when feasible, all while complying with SEBA recommendations and LBC
safeguarding principles.
It is essential to communicate to the members that one of the aims of the safer
recruitment initiative is to establish a team of staff and volunteers who are prepared
to assist in a variety of activities for young people and children within LBC, particularly
considering the increasing number of children that we have observed in the recent
period. We would like parents to feel at ease when leaving their children with the
Sunday school leaders while they participate in the church service and receive God's
blessings through the sermon.
The safeguarding team would like to remind LBC members that should you have
concerns regarding the wellbeing of a child, vulnerable adults, or LBC members in
general, you are required to report it immediately to our Designated Safeguarding
Person, Carol Taylor, who will take the necessary actions to address the matter
or will seek advice from appropriate agencies on how to manage the issue. Below is
the safeguarding email: safe
uardin
littleham
tonba
tistchurch.com
FINANCIAL REVIEW V. W.
The church raises the funds for the General account needed to carry on its activities
from within its own membership and congregation, by means of regular offerings at
services and regular giving via the banking system. In accordance with church
policy, no wider public appeal was made for funds during the year. The most
significant regular expenses are the salaries paid to the Minister, the cleaners, and
children's workers. A grant of £350 was received from the local Council to buy
equipment for the WOW Club (a children's after school club)
During this year, the Church again relied on its members and friends serving in
voluntary capacities in all its activities, thus making little impact on Church
expenditure.
Our income for 2024 was lower than that of 2023 and our expenditure for the year
exceeded our income, mainly due to the substantial cost of resurfacing the church
car park early 2024 and the increased cost of utilities. During the year we switched
to British Gas for our utilities and anticipate a substantial saving as a result.
Again, no progress was made regarding the exploration to redevelop the Church
premises, this is due to the NHS Commissioning Group making no headway with
their plans for the regeneration of the Hospital site next door. The premises were
made available to local groups and organisations such as the Child Contact Centre,
the Littlehampton and District Foodbank, the Littlehampton Players Operatic Society,
and the Littlehampton Bonfire Society. During the summer holidays the church
premises were hired by Belfairs Methodist Boys Brigade.
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The Church designated 10 % of its General Fund income to the support of
missionaries serving overseas, and charities in the UK. These were:
Judy Cook at Hope Home in Thailand through BMS
Turning Tides,
Operation Romania Trust,
Compassion, through whom we support 2 children,
Creative Heart
The Church also made other donations to the following local and national charities:
BMS World Mission
Spurgeon's Children's Homes
The Littlehampton Foodbank
The Church also gives 5 % of its General Fund to the Baptist Home Mission Fund,
funding Baptist work and witness in the UK.
The Trustees are aware that at some stage in the future, significant sums will need
to be spent on the roofs of the Church buildings, and informal estimates suggest that
the cost could exceed £100,000. This future expenditure is behind the reserves
policy which suggests that £25,000 is needed for maintaining cash flow as well as
the £100,000 potential repairs. The current reserves held of £47576 are therefore
insufficient in the opinion of the Trustees.
The Financial Reports for the year, together with a summary of the accounting
policies adopted are set out in the accompanying financial statements.
ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION
The correspondence address is:
Littlehampton Baptist Church, Fitzalan Road, Littlehampton, West Sussex, BN17
5NY.
office@littlehamptonbaptistchurch.org
Registration number: 1134865
Independent Examiner: Mrs. Carol Boreham
Bankers: Santander Bank and Baptists Together
This report was approved by the Trustees on
And signed on their behalf by
DX/oS /2025
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CHARITY COMM15510N
FOR ENGLAND AND WALES
LirrLEHAMPTON BAPTIST CHURCH
Receipts and payments accounts
CC16a
For the period
from
To
0110112024
3111212024
Section A Receipts and payments
Unrgstricted
funds
Restricted
funds
Endowment
funds
Total funds
Lasty•ar
to thè n8arest
to the n8arest£
to th¢ near05t£
to the noar88t£
10 tho n¢ar05t£
A1 Receipts
Donations and Grants
Projects and Events
Olherincome
Note 1
Noie 2
Note 3
79,417
908
13.615
655
80.073
908
13.515
86.422
823
13,038
Sub total(Gross income for
AR)
93.840
655
94A96
100.283
A2 Asset and investment sales.
{see table).
Sub total
93,840
655
94,496
100.283
A3Pa
ments
Ministry C051s
Project Costs
Grfts
Premises Costs
Othersupport Costs
Not8 4
Nole 5
Note 6
Note 7
Nola 8
34.304
4.002
12.5S4
51,415
10.226
34,304
4.002
13,287
61.330
10.226
15.425
648
15.702
45.500
9.101
734
9,915
Sub totsl
112,501
10.649
12J,149
90,375
A4 Assgt and investment
urchase$, (sge table)
Sub total
112.501
10,649
123,149
90.376
Net of receiptsi(payments)
A5 Transfers between funds
A6 Cash funds last year end
Cash funds this year end
18.660
1.218
67,454
47,576
9,993
1,218
13.531
4.756
28,654
9.907
80,985
52.331
9,907
CCXX R1 accounts ISSI
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Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period
Unrestricted
funds
Restricted
funds
Endowmenl
tunds
to noar¢stE
Categories
Details
to nearest£
to Th8arest£
B1 Cash funds
Deptisit
39,$53
Current
8,020
4,766
Ca$h
Total cash funds
47.576
4,756
(agree balanc0s￿1h ret￿p1S paymBnts
aG2OLMII511
Unrestricted
funds
Restrictèd
funds
to nearest£
Endowment
funds
Details
to nearost£
to noarest£
B2 Other monetary assets
Fund to whlch
a55et belort
Currentvalut
tlonal
Details
C08t loptsonal
Fund towhl¢h
assot belon
General
Cost lopttonall
Curr8nt value
onal
2.832,60
Details
Church Prernises Insurancè Valu6
B4 Assets retained for the
charity's own use
Manse premise$ In$urant* Vdue
Gener
465N34
Fund to whl¢h
relate$
Amounlduo
onal
Iljhen due
onal
Details
B5 Liabilities
SSgned by one or tsvo trustee5 on
behalf ol all the truslees
Signature
Print Name
Date of
roval
CCXX R2 accounts ISSI
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NOTES TO LIThLEHAMPTON BAPTIST CHURCH ACCOUNTS FOR 2024 page 1 of 3
General Fund Mission
Other funds Total 2024
Total 2023
Note 1 Donations and Grants
Church Offerings
Gift Aid
Grants
Gifts I legacies
Specified Gifts
56,058
11,408
350
11,602
56,058
11.408
350
11.602
655
£80,073
59.594
13,915
250
12,663
£86.422
655
£655
£79.417
£0
Nots 2 Projects and Events
Events receipts
Other income
908
908
823
£908
£908
£823
Note 3 Other Income
Use of premises
Miscellaneous
Bank Interest
10.763
1.156
1,596
£13.515
10,763
1,156
1,569
£13.515
10,570
1,675
594
£13.039
Total receipts
£93,840
£0
£655
£94,496
£100,284
Note 4 Ministry Costs
Salaries and NIC
Sundry expences
Pension contributions
Visiting speakers
Home Groups
28,601
1.732
3.631
340
28,601
1.732
3,631
340
8,833
3.508
1,133
1.900
50
£15.425
£34.304
£0
£34.304
Note S Project Costs
Salaries and NIC
Childrens Clubs
General PTojecl costs
Youth projects
Evangelism and Publicity
3,131
170
262
350
89
£4.002
3,131
170
262
350
89
£4,002
2,970
242
1,299
136
£4,648
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NOTES TO LIThLEHAMPTON BAPTIST CHURCH ACCOUNTS FOR 2024 page 2 of 3
General Fund Mission
Olhei funds Total 2024
Total 2023
Note 6 Gifts
Home Mission
Fellowship Fund
Specified Gifts
ORT Sponsorship
World Mission
4,544
300
4,321
300
434
90
7.920
£13,287
11,211
90
7920
£7.920
170
£15,702
£5.367
Nots 7 Premises Costs
Church Utilities
Church Insurance
Cleaning salaries
Cleaning and refuse
Church Maintenance
Live streaming equipment
Manse Insurance
Manse repairs
Manse ulililies I telephone
13,419
3,081
3,971
2,582
28,538
13,419
3,081
3,971
2.582
28.538
11,990
2,999
4,807
2,295
18.910
602
5.404
3.734
£61,330
602
5.404
3,734
£61,330
456
2,357
1.685
£45,500
£0
£0
Note 8 Other support costs
Catering
Training
Adminislralors salary
Photocopier and stslionery
Telephone l internet
Office equipment and maintenance
Licen￿$ and sub5CTlPtion$
Accountancy fees
General expenses
805
60
805
60
524
20
3,263
2.036
3.263
2.036
2,963
1,202
13
3.766
3.510
3,510
551
£10.226
551
£10,226
612
£9,101
£0
£0
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NOTES TO LIThLEHAMPTON BAPTIST CHURCH ACCOUNTS FOR 2024 page 3 of 3
Note 9 Cash Funds
Re￿ip1S
Payments Net Receiptsl Balance
payments
31.12.23
Balance
31.12.24
Mission Account
Fellowship Fund
Building Fund
9,139
25
197
9.361
7,920
300
9,915
18.135
1.219
1275}
{9.7181
-£8,775
2.789
826
9.915
£13.531
4,008
551
4,559
£4.756
Note 10 Specified Gifts
Payments
World Mlsslon account
Judy Cook IBMS)
Operation Romania Trust IORT)
Ciealive Heart
Turning Tides
Compassion
2.000
2,080
1.600
1,600
640
7,920
Miscellaneous accounts
Spurgeons Childcare
BMS World Mission
Foodbank
Creative Heart
275
49
25
434
Note 11 Assets
The Church is the benificial owner Isubjecl to Televanl trusts) of the following assets. the legal tittle of which
is held by the Chuich's Custodian Trustee, the Baptist Union C0￿er9t10n Limited
The church premises at Fttzalan Road Littlehamplon
The Church manse at 34 St Flora's Road Littlehamplon
£2,832.608
£465.434
All additions to the Fixtures, Fittings and Equipment are charged through the year
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CHARITY COMMISSION
FOR ENGLAND AND WALES
Independent examiner's
report on the accounts
Independent Examiner's Report ,:".. .
Report to the trusteesl
members of
LJ TTLF HQmPTO.NJ qQtfi 13 1 LfrILJ.Qc
On accounts for the year
ended
kn902
Charity no
(if any)
1131p86r
Set out on pages
I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above
charity ('the Trust") for the year ended ￿1112 J ?L•? Ik
Responsibilities and As the charty trustees of the Trust, you are responsible for the preparation
basis of report of the 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 the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission
under section 145(5)(b) of the Act.
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:
accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of
the Act or
the accounts do not accord with the accounting records
Independent
examiner's ststsment
I have no COn￿rnS and have come across no other matters in connection
with the examination to which attention should be drawn 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.
Ii1312025
Signed:
Date:
Name:
flQoL Q0QFI￿
Relevant professional
qualification{s) or body
(if any):
Address:
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October 2018