Wakefield Baptist Church Annual Report And Accounts for the period 6th April 2023 to 5th April 2024 Conten Annual Report Independent Examiner's Report on the Accounts pg 5 Accounts pg 6-10
Annual Report Section A - Reference and administration details Charity name Wakefield Baptist Church Registered charity number 1134998 Principal office Belle Isle Christian Centre Belle Isle Avenue V*lakefield WF1 5JY 01924 382966 Email: centremana er mail.com The following were Managing Trustees on .! T&•y..... these Accounts were approved by the Community Council. being the date which David Andrew Taylor Flora Catherine Davies Melanie Angela Neale Andrew Willis Vivienne Rowden Sampson Kyei Deacon Deacon Deacon Deacon Deacon Deacon The above named were the Managing Trustees during the actual financial year to which the Accounts relate. The custodian trustee of the charity is the Yorkshire Baptist Association (Charity No. 247173). 17-19 York Place, LS12EX Tel., 0113 2784954 Advisers: Bank., Triodos Bank Brunel House 11 The Promenade Clifton Bristol 8S8 3FA Independent Examiner Mr Nigel P L Wyatt B.Sc, FCA Wyatt & Co, Chartered Accountants, 125 Main Street, Garforth, Leeds LS25 1AF
Section B- Structure, Governance and Management Type of governing document,. Trust Deed, Registered 141h July 1843. Approved Governing Document, registered 171h March 2010 Wakefield Baptist Church is a city-wide community of Christians of a broadly evangelical nature committed to 'loving olhers as we are loved,. Before God and one another, we have covenanted to help each other discern and do what God's will is for Christians in Wakefield. All members are encouraged to play a full part in the life and witness of the Church by undertaking such spiritual and practical tasks as are required for the furtherance of our vision and objective. Section C - Objectives and Activities Our principal objective is the advancement of the Christian faith according to the principles of the Baplist denomination, to include education, community service and such other general charitable purposes in such parts of the UK and the World as the Church shall determine. The Trustees have given due consideration lo the Charity Commission's guidance on Public Benefit. The church building is held by the Custodian Trustees for the use of the church. See note 14 in the accounts. Summary of main actlvltles: We encourage each other to live balanced and healthy Christian lives, and lo adopt a practice of whole life discipleship. This means we take seriously each person's call under God, and as a body of people support one another in how we work that out in the place God has put us. We run a host of church groups as part of wanting to equip each other to seek God in the ordinary day to day routine. The community at WBC is very diverse but rich in fellowship. all are welcome. We have been deepening our inter-cultural identity particularly through styles of worship. In 2023-24, we began engaging with questions around sexuality and inclusion, through a programme of discussions in our own church and engaging in national Baptist consultation. This will continue into 2024-25. We meet each Sunday morning for worship, learning and fellowship. We have a separate Sunday school for primary school age children and also a once-monthly all- age service. We have 3 Bible studies each week including one on Zoom and one in Farsi with aspects of sung worship. Our weekly 'Acorns' toddler group continues to be very well attended with an average of 35 children each week and multiple returning childminders who we now know well. English classes are held for people learning English as a second or other language every Thursday and Friday morning. We have a once monthly group called PossAbility that meets for worship, learning and fellowship with an emphasis on accessibility for those with learning disabilities. The Church ran the emergency cold weather Night Shelter during the winter funded by the local Council for another year. We provided shelter for 33 rough sleepers this
winter. We are grateful for our volunteers (who come from within the church, but also externally) who each year help to staff the Shelter. Our twice weekly Drop-ln conlinues, for Ihose who are homeless or vulnerable housed, with mental health issues and learning disabilities. Many who have accessed Drop-in over the last 15 years continue to be part of the Drop-ln community even when they no longer require housing support. Drop-ln attendees received a cooked meal and clothing needs. They also received help with applications for housing or employment. Our minister-in-training regularly attends Drop-ln and Acorns to build relationships with those who are part of those groups, offering prayer and pastoral support where appropriate. Our work with asylum seekers has continued and they are welcomed into different areas of church life including our music group and preparing food for fellowship meals. Many have been helped with their applications to remain in the UK. Through a network of connections with other churches in the North East, our Farsi worker has been able to support many people as they are moved from Wakefield as part of their application process. Those who have chosen or been able to stay locally have made a great contribution to our community. Financial Review The church received income of £122,555 (2023 £125,304) and paid out £111,890 (2023 £146,876) leaving a surplus of £10,665.(2023 deficit of £21,572) Free Reserves were £102,415 (2023 £93,694) and Restricted Reserves of £37,980 (2023 £36,035) There was £ 140,395 (2023 £129,729) in bank accounts, which is more than is required to meet the ongoing needs of the charity. Plans for future periods The plans of the charity going forward are to continue moving towards providing a safe environment for all people to come, meet, worship, deepen their relationship with God and live out Jesus's instruction to love God and love our neighbour. Reserves policy The reserves policy of the church is to have sufficient cash resources to meet its day- to-day needs including staff and premises costs. The church would expect to have at least 6 months of running costs in its bank accounts. Section D: Declaration The Church Leadership Team has received approval from Church members at the AGM of the Annual Report contained on pages 6 to 10. Signature.. Name:.....,.......DavidA Taylor......... Dated:
Wakefield Baptist Church (1134998) Financial Statement for the Year ended 5th April 2024 Report of the Independent Examiner to the Deacons and the Member8 of Wakefield Baptist Church I report on the accounts of the church for the year ended 5th April 2024, which are set out on the following pages. Respective Responslbilities of Trustees and Examinor The church's trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The Church's Trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year under section 144(2) of the Charities Act 2011 and that an independent examination is needed. It is my responsibility to examine the accounts under section 145 of the 2011 Act; to follow the procedures laid down in the general Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act; and to state whether particular matters have come to my attention. Basis of independent examiner's report My examination was carried out in accordance with the general Directions given by the Charity Commission. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts, and seeking explanations from you as trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit and consequently no opinion is given as to whether the accounts present a 'true and fair view, and the report is limited to those matters set out in the statement below. Independent examiner's statement In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention: which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect Ihe requirements,. to keep accounting records in accordance with section 130 of the 2011 Act; and to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and comply with the accounting requirements of the 2011 Act have not been met., or to which in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. Wyatt & Co Chartered Accountants 125 Main Street Garforth LEEDS LS25 1AF elPLW attB.ScFCA Dated., Z2-
Wakefield Baptist Church Re5trirted Funds Unrestrlcted Fund Tot•1 Tatsl Re¢elpts and payment Account 2024 2024 2024 2023 Voluntory income Recelpts (Note 31 Rental Receipts (Note 41 Bank Interest received (Note 51 Nlght Shelter recelpts (Note 61 Other Miscellaneous receipts Feed In Tariff 77928.55 77928.55 64769.29 17096.50 17096.50 14796.50 3695.94 3695.94 1380.35 21292.47 21292.47 40464.94 535.00 535.00 233.00 1532.37 1532.37 2629.69 Donotions towards Orop In 474. 474.00 1030.00 Payments Stipend & other employment cost (Note 71 Mlssion (Note 81 Premises cost (Note 91 Admln & Office c05t INote 101 Church & Group activities Payment (Note 111 Night shelter expendlture (Note IZI Drop In cost Fundraising donation to Madhl Hallnelad IYWAMI 39496.13 39496.13 38098.77 24441.76 24441.76 19328.91 19995.50 19995,50 53085.83 2691.22 2691.22 9428.51 3952.77 3952.77 7376.97 19747,62 19747.62 17787.98 1029.69 1029 69 1768.68 535.00 535.00 0.00 Surplus (deficit) 1544.85 9120.29 1066S.14 .21571.88 Opening b3lances1start year 6th Aprlll 36035.11 93694.26 129729.37 151301.25 Transfers between funds 0.00 Closing balances {end year 5th April)
Statement of Assets & Liabilities is at 5th April 2024 Restrlcled fvnds 2024 Unre$trSrted Fund Total Total 2024 2024 202J Petty cash I Soldo card Triodos Current Account 329.80 329.80 329.80 16043.67 16043.67 18137.70 Trlodos Eco Account 21936.29 39197.69 61133.98 51179.02 COIF Deposit Account Loan 60487.02 60487.02 57682.81 2400.04 24(Ki.04 24fy).04 Total Current Asset Assets for Church use (Premlses & Content51 (Note 141 Llobllitles- Long Term {Penslon Oeficitl (Note ISI 2903596.00 2903596.ffl 2903596.00 -12.00 -12.1)) -12.00 The attached notes form part of these financial statements. The accounts and statement of assets th and liabilities set out on pages 2 to 3 relating to the year ending 5 April 2024 were approved by the Church Leadership Team on ,...i.W...f*....20l%.......and signed on their behalf. Signature...,.. f. e.T)U Signature........................................ . frL£)Aik L. bAJIE s
Notes to the Acwunts Note l- Wakefield Baptist Church (Reglstered Charity NO. 11349981 has been registered wlth the Charity Commisslon since 17Eh March 2010~ prior to that date it was an excepted charity and a5 such did not require individual registration. Note 2- The Charity Commission threshold for 'accrual' accounts Is now £250k. As Wakefield Baptist Church's income 15 round the EICLlk level, the Trustee5 have decided to continue using the simpler'Receipts and Payments, format, and these accotsnts have been prepared on that basls In accordance wlth Charlties Act 2011. Restrlrted Unrestrkted Fund Fund Total Total 2024 1024 2024 2023 lu me Recel ts Weekly offerin85 Bank Slanding Orders Donatlons 2715.61 2715.61 2649.1)) 54614.00 54614.00 53032.75 12046.94 12046.94 8338.24 YBA - Mlsslon Enabler 8552,00 8552.00 Fellowship Support Gift Aid Aeclaim on offerings & standing order5 0.00 650.00 0.00 99.30 00 77928.55 77928.5 769,29 Church 8roup activities Insurance5/other 535. 535.00 48.ljo 0.00 185.00 0.00 535.IXI 535.00 293.00 CT05S Project- Lease Rent of Premises 3720.00 3720,00 4030.00 13376.50 13376.50 10766.50 0.00 17096. 17096.50 147%.50 Plote B nklnt Tridos Bank Interest (Eco & Current Accounts) COIF Charity Oeposit Fund 891.73 891.73 375.48 2804.21 2804.21 IIX14.87 Note6-Ni ht Shetter Wakefleld Metropolitan Coun¢ll 21292.47 21292.47 40464.94 21292.47 21292.47
Note 7- Stl end & Other em Mlnlsterlminister in Training Pensions and PAYE/NI Pension arrears 12740.61 12740.61 12793.73 3343.43 3343.43 1248.00 12.00 12.00 946.44 Centre Mana8er Mi55ion enabler 12558.40 12558.40 12347.73 8960.04 8960.04 8960.04 Travel and other staff expenses 1881.6S 1881.65 1802.83 0.00 394 496.1 155 toln Iduals & O anlsatk+ns YBA Home Mission 7560.IKI 7560.00 35Cl.00 BMS World Mission 2520.00 2520.00 3270.00 Mark & Andrea 1500.00 1SCrf).00 I¢.00 Tim & Hannah i)0.00 1000.00 ILM)O.CK) Farsl Sesslons 9696.76 9696.76 9509.76 Loan Fellowship Support & other Misslon donatlons lo. iooo.00 1165.(K> 1165.00 1049.15 Pr 8ulldln8 & Contents Insurance Heating, Li8htin8 & Water Cleanlng Costs- rooms & windows Supplles- paper towels, cleaning materials Premises Maintenan¢e 3328.12 3328.12 3060.16 7173.53 7173.53 4793.94 3954.8S 3954.85 3163.62 609,84 609.84 942.66 2720.03 2720.03 38897.98 Premises Spares New equipment & furniture 1115.66 1115.66 1313.08 1093.47 1093.47 914.39 19995.50 19995.50 53085.83 N te 10- Admlnlstratlon & Offlce Costs Telephone & Broadband Photocopier- Runnlng cost Office Iworship Equipment Office Supplies & computer software Other Admln cost 1155.14 1155.14 IIS2.55 804.81 804.81 2514.33 78.76 78.76 42.09 439.91 439.91 2266.72 Payroll Agency fees Subscription to varlous Organlsatlons 33.60 33.60 1134.98 179.clj 179.00 2310.00 2691.22 2691.22 9428.51 No 11-Ch h&Grou Artlvltles- Catering at Church events Tea & Coffee 1322.38 1322.38 3653.07 637.16 637.16 278.60 Copyright licenses - music, videos etc Training, Conference & Sabbatical expenses Annual Event 860.10 860.10 950.17 353.99 353.99 839.95 1165.14 Worship and seryices Youth Work - Sunday School 402.13 402.13 377.01 377.01 490.04 3952.77 3952.77 7376.97
ht Shelter EJ( end6ture Shelter Co-ordlnator wa8es & on cost Shelter management Voluntepr5 expenses Premlses cost 11980.50 11980.50 10113.03 1603.22 1603.22 1504.25 59.39 59.39 60.70 Equipment & Food Room Hire & insurances 104.51 104.51 iio.c 6000.00 6000.00 19747.62 19747.62 17787.98 13- Movement of Restrkted lunds ments Transfers alan¢e 9747.6 7579.% 14~A etalned for Church use Premlses and Con nt The Church is the beneficial owner of the Church Premlses, the legal tltle to which is held by the Yorkshire Baptist Association as the Church's custodian trustee. Icharity number 2471731. The Church premises are currently insured for £2,793,33312023 £2,793,333) and the contents are insured for £110,26312023 £110,263.1 ote IS- Lon Term LlabllltlÈs- P I n D fl I The Penslon Deficit is a provision for past members of the scheme should the Church close. Ouiing the year the deficlt has been cleared by way of natlonal conlrlbutlons to the scheme. The amount agreed as payable golng forward is a slmply £1 per month contribution to any ongoing admiThstration costs. 10