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Trustees’ Annual Report for the period From (start date) 01/01/2023 to (end date) 31/12/2023 Charity Name: LEIGH PARK BAPTIST CHURCH Charity Number: 1134869
| 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 | The trustees have reviewed the Charity Commission guidance on public benefit in regard to our desire to benefit our community in 2023. |
| ADDITIONAL INFORMATION (OPTIONAL) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about: |
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| Policy on grant making | Para 1.38 | N/A |
| Policy on social investment including program related investment |
Para 1.38 | N/A |
| Contribution made by volunteers | Para 1.38 | N/A |
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| ACHIEVEMENTS AND PERFORMANCE | ||
| 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 2023 we have continued to be actively engaging with our community through weekly opportunities to engage and worship as a gathered community. We have had additional weekly meetings for discussion of the Christian faith, where people have grown in deeper relationships and in their faith. We held monthly prayer meetings throughout the year and continued our book group, starting a second season in September. This provided a platform for reading outside of comfort zones and discussing faith and debating different opinions brought out by the books. We also provide a thriving and supportive environment for young families, where babies toddlers and carers can socialize with other families. We have also organized various groups for secondary school children, including a Friday social group with games and crafts. Additionally, we have continued to see growth in our well-being space where the young people can chat and engage in crafts in a calm environment, while considering their wellbeing. We hosted Christmas and Easter services, which were well-received by the local community. For Easter we hosted a fish and chip supper where the church community and wider community joined together to share together. At Christmas, during our carols service a group signed one of the carols with the hope of more to come. This year we hosted two community fun days, there were events where everyone was welcome to come in both the summer and at Christmas to have some fun. Over 500 people attend both of these events. During the spring we had the joy of a wedding and renewal of vows. In the Autumn we saw the baptism of a member within our community. July saw the first creative retreat day with guest hosts, who helped to guide participants to share in a time to concentrate on their faith and the next steps for them. |
| In The Autumn we ran a Kintsugi Hope wellbeing group, over the course of this group relationships were strengthened and everyone was able to consider and discuss different aspects of their wellbeing. A number felt this group helped them to feel more connected to the church community and their understanding of God. Also in the autumn, we hosted a quiz night and began monthly games sessions for families which engaged people from the wider community. |
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| ADDITIONAL INFORMATION (OPTIONAL) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about: |
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| Achievements against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | N/A |
| Performance of fundraising activities against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | N/A |
| Investment performances against objectives |
Para 1.41 | N/A |
| FINANCIAL REVIEW | ||
| Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period |
Para 1.21 | The finances of Leigh Park Baptist Church during 2023 show that a deficit was incurred for the year, primarily as a result of remedial works that were required to the buildings electrical system. This work was completed on time and on budget but resulted in lower reserves being held. However, the reserves were sufficient to meet our policy holding requirement and both income and costs have been addressed by Trustees during 2024 to ensure that this position is maintained. |
| 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 prudent to retain a surplus sufficient to meet 3 months of outgoings. As noted above, this surplus was maintained throughout 2023. |
| 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. |
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| ADDITIONAL INFORMATION (OPTIONAL) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about: |
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| The charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising) |
Para 1.47 | N/A |
| Investment policy and objectives including any social investment policy adopted |
Para 1.46 | N/A |
| A description of the principal risks facing the charity |
Para 1.46 | N/A |
| STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT | ||
| Description of Charity’s trusts: | SORP reference |
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| 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: |
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| Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees |
Para 1.51 | N/A |
| The charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works |
Para 1.51 | N/A |
| Relationship with any related parties |
Para 1.51 | N/A |
| REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS | |
| Charity details | Leigh Park Baptist Church |
| Other name the charity uses | N/A |
| Registered charity number | 1134868 |
| Charity’s principal address | Stockheath Road, Havant, Hampshire PO9 5NT |
| 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) |
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| 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 | Ann Parker | Church membership | ||
| 6 | Tim Philpot | Church membership | ||
| 6 | Catherine Sweatman | 22 Jan 23 onwards | Church membership |
| Names of Trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity | |||
| N/A | |||
| Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others | |||
| Description of the assets held in this capacity | N/A | ||
| Name and objects of the charity on whose behalf | N/A |
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 NIA ADDITIONAL INFORMATION (OPTIONAL) Names aTKI addresses of advisers (optional information) Type of Adviser Name Address NIA Name of chief executrve or names of senior staff members (Optional information) NIA Exemption from disdosure Reason for non-disdosure of key personnel details None Other opts'onal infonatIon NIA DECLARATIONS The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees, report abové Signed on behalf of the Charity trustees Signature(s) Full Name(s) Kathryn Orr Catherine Sweatman Position {e.g. Secretary, Chair etc) Minister Trust Date 23 Iio/g<
| Leigh Park Baptist Church | Leigh Park Baptist Church | Leigh Park Baptist Church | Leigh Park Baptist Church | Leigh Park Baptist Church | 1134869 | 1134869 | 1134869 | CC16a | |
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| For the period from |
01/01/2023 | To | 31/12/2023 | ||||||
| Section A Receipts and payments | |||||||||
| A1 Receipts | Unrestricted funds to the nearest £ 33,507 6,024 303 8,412 - 48,246 - - - |
Restricted funds to the nearest £ - - - - - - - - - - - - |
Endowment funds to the nearest £ - - - - - - - - - - - - |
Total funds to the nearest £ 33,507 6,024 303 8,412 - - - - 48,246 - - - 48,246 20,071 25,755 2,959 11,888 3,571 - 363 975 3,434 69,016 - - - 69,016 - 20,770 |
Last year to the nearest £ |
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| General Giving | 33,507 | 58,850 | |||||||
| Gift Aid Dionation Tax Return | 6,024 | 9,519 | |||||||
| Invstment Interest | 303 | 11 | |||||||
| Rental Income | 8,412 | 6,951 | |||||||
| Employee Utilities Reimbursement | |||||||||
| BU Loan Draw | 25,001 | ||||||||
| ElectricityRefund | 1,689 | ||||||||
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| Sub total(Gross income for AR) |
48,246 |
102,021 | |||||||
| A2 Asset and investment sales, (see table). |
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| Sub total | - | - | |||||||
| Total receipts A3 Payments |
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| 48,246 | - | - | 48,246 | 102,021 | |||||
| 20,071 25,755 2,959 11,888 3,571 - 363 975 3,434 |
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Employers Cost |
20,071 | - | - | 20,071 | 20,774 | ||||
| Church RunningCosts | 25,755 | - | - | 25,755 | 20,454 | ||||
| Employee Accomodation Costs | 2,959 | - | - | 2,959 | 3,352 | ||||
| Church Maintenance | 11,888 | - | - | 11,888 | 58,396 | ||||
| CommunityOutreach | 3,571 | - | - | 3,571 | 1,876 | ||||
| Baptist Union Home Mission | - | - | - | - | 255 | ||||
| Conferences, trainingand resources | 363 | - | - | 363 | 1,073 | ||||
| Children, Youth and familiies | 975 | - | - | 975 | 1,531 | ||||
| BU Loan Repayment | 3,434 | - | - | 3,434 | 305 | ||||
| **Sub total ** | 69,016 | - | - | 69,016 | 108,016 | ||||
| - - - 69,016 - 20,770 - 34,592 13,822 |
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| A4 Asset and investment purchases, (see table) |
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| **Sub total ** | - | - | |||||||
| Total payments Net of receipts/(payments) A5 Transfers between funds A6 Cash funds last year end Cash funds this year end |
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| 108,016 | |||||||||
| - 20,770 | - | - | - 20,770 | - 5,995 | |||||
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| 34,592 | - | - | 34,592 | 36,195 | |||||
| 13,822 | - | - | 13,822 | 34,592 |
CCXX R1 accounts (SS)
23/10/2024
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Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period unStrICted funds to rarEst£ Restricted funds Endowmtnt funds Categories Details to nearE5t£ to neavE5t£ B1 Cash funds CuTMt Bank A<xJunl 1,765 ResotvB Bank A¢count 12,OS8 Total cash funds 13,823 ni($ll Unrestrictsd funds Restricted funds to n•arest£ Endowinent funds to nearest £ Details to nearest£ Fund to whlch asset belo Cost loptlonall Current value tlonal Details B3 Investment assets Furbd to whlch asset belon CuThentvalue tlonal 1.355.000 DetaTIs LPBC Church BUL*119 h&J n trustby Bapbst Utum ofGRalBrtalli hurch Mans8 Cost loplfjonall B4 Assets relalned for the charlty's own use 170.000 untdue tlonal 23A09 Details Bap Cotp Loan relates tional B6 Llabllltles SvJThed byone or trustees on behalf of all th• trustoes Slgn8ture Prfnt Name Oate of roval lan Burro hs CCXX R2 accounts ISSI
CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES Independent examiner's report on the accounts Section A Independent Examiner's Report Report to the trusteesl members of Leigh Park Baptist Church On accounts for the year ended 31 December 2023 Charity no (if any) 1134869 Set out on pages I report to the Irustees on my examination of Ihe accounts of the above charity (Ihe Trust.) for the year ènded 3111212023. Responsibilities and basis of report As the charity's trusl8es, you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 1.the Acr>. I report in respect of my 8xamination of th& 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 I have completed my examination. I confimi thal no material matters have examiner's statement come to my attention in connection with the examination {olher than that disclosed below'l which gives me cause to believe Ihat in, any material respect= the accounling records were not kept in accordance wilh section 130 of the Charities Act; or the accounts did not accord with the accounting racords; or 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 thal the accounts give a 'true and fairf view which is not a matter considered as part of an independ8nt examination. I have no concerns and have come across no other matt8rs in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding ofthe accounls to be reached. Signed: Date: Name: CHQ ISTofrHgL KJ I CL I fFg CIM Relevant professional qualificatAon(s) or body {If any): 9908s7847 Address: LAKJ£ AWANir 01 IER Oct 2024