2022-12-31-accounts

Trustees’ Annual Report for the period From (start date) 01/01/2022 to (end date) 31/12/2022 Charity Name: LEIGH PARK BAPTIST CHURCH Charity Number:1134869

OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES	OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES	OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES
	SORP reference	SORP - Statement of Recommended practice
Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document	Para 1.17	The principal purpose of Leigh Park Baptist 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 activities in relation to those purposes for the public benefit, in particular, the activities, projects or services identified in the accounts	Para 1.17 and 1.19	The activities of Leigh Park Baptist Church include, but are not restricted to the following: ● Regular public worship, prayer, bible study, preaching and teaching. ● Baptism, as defined in the Baptist Union’s Declaration of Principle ● Communion of the Lord’s supper which shall normally be observed at least once a month ● Evangelism and mission, locally, regionally, nationally and internationally
Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit	Para 1.18	Trustees have regard to the guidance on public benefit. In regard to our desire to benefit our community in 2022.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION (OPTIONAL) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
	SORP reference
Policy on grant making	Para 1.38

Policy on social investment including program related investment Para 1.38 Contribution made by volunteers Para 1.38 Other ACHIEVEMENTS AND PERFORMANCE SORP reference Summary of the main achievements of the charity, identifying the difference the charity’s work has made to the circumstances of its beneficiaries and any wider benefits to society as a whole Para 1.20 Throughout 2022, we have been actively engaging with our community by hosting weekly meetings to enhance and enrich the Christian faith. We also provide a supportive environment for young families, where babies toddlers and carers can socialize with other families. We held mpnthly prayer meetings throughout the year and introduced a book group in September, which provides a platform for discussing faith and debating different opinions brought out by the books. We have also organized various groups for secondary school children, including a Friday social group with games and crafts. Additionally, we have created a well-being space where the children can chat and engage in crafts in a calm environment. In the summer, we hosted several community meals, which were well-attended and provided a great opportunity to connect with a diverse representation of our surrounding community. We also ran a family friendly stay and play providing a space for young family to socialise. Finally, we hosted Christmas and Easter services, which were well-received by the local community. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION (OPTIONAL) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about: SORP reference

Achievements against objectives set Para 1.41 Performance of fundraising activities against objectives set Para 1.41 Investment performances against objectives Para 1.41 Other FINANCIAL REVIEW SORP reference Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period Para 1.21 The finances of Leigh Park Baptist Church have been very stable for a number of years, the budget for the coming year identifies that some outgoings in 2022 that will be higher than in the previous year. The difference will be covered with a loan which will be taken out from the Baptist Union. The loan is for £25,000 to cover the repair of all of the flat roofs due to multiple leaks throughout the building. Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held Para 1.22 Although the Charity has no restricted funds and all funds are therefore available to be used, the Trustees consider it productive to retain a surplus sufficient to meet 3 months of outgoings. This surplus was maintained throughout 2022. Amount of reserves held Para 1.22 Reserves sufficient to meet 3 months of outgoings Reasons for holding zero reserves Para 1.22 n/a Details of fund materially in deficit Para 1.24 There are no funds or subsidiary undertakings that are materially in deficit. Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern Para 1.23 There are no uncertainties that would give rise to the charity’s ability to continue as a going concern. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION (OPTIONAL) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about: SORP reference The charity’s principal sources of Para 1.47

funds (including any fundraising)
Investment policy and objectives including any social investment policy adopted	Para 1.46
A description of the principal risks facing the charity	Para 1.46
Other
STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT
Description of Charity’s trusts:	SORP reference
Type of governing document (trust deed, royal charter)	Para 1.25	Constitution
How is the charity constituted? (e.g. unincorporated association, CIO)	Para 1.25	Charitable Unincorporated Association
Trustee selection methods including details of any constitutional provisions e.g. election to post or name of any person or body entitled to appoint one or more trustees	Para 1.25	Elected by members of Leigh Park Baptist Church
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION (OPTIONAL) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
	SORP reference
Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees	Para 1.51
The charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works	Para 1.51
Relationship with any related parties	Para 1.51
Other
REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS

funds (including any fundraising)
Investment policy and objectives including any social investment policy adopted	Para 1.46
A description of the principal risks facing the charity	Para 1.46
Other
STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT
Description of Charity’s trusts:	SORP reference
Type of governing document (trust deed, royal charter)	Para 1.25	Constitution
How is the charity constituted? (e.g. unincorporated association, CIO)	Para 1.25	Charitable Unincorporated Association
Trustee selection methods including details of any constitutional provisions e.g. election to post or name of any person or body entitled to appoint one or more trustees	Para 1.25	Elected by members of Leigh Park Baptist Church
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION (OPTIONAL) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
	SORP reference
Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees	Para 1.51
The charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works	Para 1.51
Relationship with any related parties	Para 1.51
Other
REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS

Charity details	LEIGH PARK BAPTIST CHURCH
Other name the charity uses
Registered charity number	1134868
Charity’s principal address	Stockheath Road, Havant, Hampshire PO9 5NT

Names of the Charity trustees who manage the charity	Names of the Charity trustees who manage the charity	Names of the Charity trustees who manage the charity	Names of the Charity trustees who manage the charity	Names of the Charity trustees who manage the charity
	Trustee name	Office (if any)	Dates acted if not for whole year	Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint trustee (if any)
1	Rev Kathryn Orr	Minister		Church membership
2	Samuel Sweetman	Administrator		Church membership
3	Ian Burroughs	Treasurer		Church membership
4	Daniel Macpherson			Church membership
5	Tim Philpot			Church membership
6	Ann Parker			Church membership
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Corporate Trustees - names of the directors at the date the report was approved Director name

Names of Trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity	Names of Trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity	Names of Trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity
Trustee Name	Dates acted if not for whole year

Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others Description of the assets held in this capacity Name and objects of the charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects Details of arrangements for safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity’s own assets

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION (OPTIONAL) Names and addresses of advisers (optional information)	ADDITIONAL INFORMATION (OPTIONAL) Names and addresses of advisers (optional information)	ADDITIONAL INFORMATION (OPTIONAL) Names and addresses of advisers (optional information)
Type of Adviser	Name	Address

Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information)

Exemption from disclosure Reason for non-disclosure of key personnel details

Other optional information

DECLARATIONS

The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above Signed on behalf of the Charity trustees

DECLARATIONS The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above Signed on behalf of the Charity trustees	DECLARATIONS The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above Signed on behalf of the Charity trustees	DECLARATIONS The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above Signed on behalf of the Charity trustees
Signature(s)
Full Name(s)	Sam Sweetman	Kathryn Orr
Position (e.g. Secretary, Chair etc)	Secretary	Minister
Date	31.10.23	31.10.23

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Reporttothetrustees! members of	Ghnr!ty Name Leigh Park Baptist Church
On accountsfortheyear	31 December2022 Charity no 1134869
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	I report to the trustees on my examination ofthe accounts ofthe above
	charity (the Trust”) forthe yearended 31/12/2021.
Responsibilities and	As the charity’s trustees, you are responsible forthe preparation ofthe
basis ofreport	accounts in accordance with the requirements ofthe Charities Act2011
	(‘!the Act”).
	I report in respect ofmy examination of the Trust’s accounts carried out
	undersection 145 ofthe 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination, I
	have followed all the applicable Directions given bythe Charity Commission
	undersection 145(5)(b)ofthe Act.
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