Wakefield Baptist Church Annual Report And Accounts for the perlod 6th Aprll 2024 to 5th Aprll 2025 Contont Annual Report Independent Examiner's Report on the Accounts pg Accounts pg 6-10 Annual Report Section A- Reference and adminislration details Charity name Wakefield Baptist Church Registered charity number 1134998 Principal office Belle Isle Christian Centre Belle Isle Avenue Wakefield WF15JY 01924 382966 Email: centiemana er mail.com The following were Managing Trustaes on 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 lo 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 Brislol BS8 3FA Independent Examiner Mr Nigel P L Wyatt B.Sc. FCA Wyalt & Co, Chartered Accountanls, 125 Main Street, Garforth. Leeds LS25 1AF Section B - Structure, Governance and Management Ih Type of governing document.. Trust Deed, Registered 14 July 1843. Approved th Governing Document, registered 17 March 2010 Wakefiel(J Baptist Church is a city-wide community of Christians of a broadly evangelical nature commilled to 'loving olhers as we are loved., Before God and one another, we have covenanled lo help each other discern and do what God's will is lor Christians in Wakefield. All members are &ncouraged to play a full part in Ihe life and witness of the Church by undertaking such spiritual and practical tasks as are requlred for the furtherance of our vision and obleclive. Section C Objectives and Activities Our principal objective is the advancement of the Christian failh according lo the principles of Ihe Baptist denofflination, to include education, communily service and such other general charitable purposes in such parts of the UK 8nd the World as the Church shall determine. The Trustees have given due consid8ration to the Charity Commission's guidance on Public Benefit. The church bullding is held by Ihe Custodian Trustees for the use of the church, See note 14 in the accounts. Summary of main activities: We encourage each other lo live balanced and healthy Christian Iiv8s, and to adopt a practice of whole life discipleship. This m8ans 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 hosl of Ghurch groups as part of wanting to equip each other lo seek God in the Ordinary day lo day routine. The communily ai WBC is very diverse bul rich in fellowship., all are welcome. We have been deepening our inler-cullLiral identity partiCLilarly through slyl8s 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 continued into 2024-25 and a slalemenl of inclusion was agreed al the Annual General Meeting. We meet each Sunday morning for worship, learning and fellowship. We have a separale Sunday school for primary school age children and also a once-monlhly all-age service. We have 3 Bible studies each week inclLiding one on Zoorn and one in Farsi with aspecls of sung worship. Our weekly 'Acorns' loddler group continues lo be very ivell 8llended with an average of 35 children each Kveek and multiple returning childminders who we now know well. English classes are held for people learning English as a second or other languagè every Thursday and Friday mornin9 We have a once monthly group called PossAbility that meels for worship. learning and fellowship wilh an emphasis on accessibility for those with learning disabilities. The Church ran Ihe emergency cold weather Night Shelter during the winter funded by the loca Coiincil for another year. We provided shelter for 60 rough sleepers this winter. INe are grateful for OLFr volLinteers (who come froni within the church, but also exlernally) who each year help lo staff the Shelter. Our tsvice weekly Drop-ln continues, for those who are homeless or vulnerable housed, with mental health issues and learning disabilities. Many who have accessed Drop-in over the lasl 16 years continue lo be part of the Drop-ln community even when they no longer require housing supporl. Drop-ln attendees received a cooked meal and clothing needs. They also received help wilh applicalions for housing or empSoyment. Our minister-in-training regularly attends Drop-ln and Acorns to build relalionshtps with those who are part of Ihose groups, offering prayer and pastoral support where appropriate. Our work with asylum seekers has continued and they are welcomed into different areas ofchurch 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 pastor has been able lo support many people as Ihey are moved from Wak8field as part oftheir application process. Those who have chosen or been able lo stay locally have made a great contribution to our comrnunily. Financial Review The church received income of £169,067 (2024 £122,555) and pald oul £116,944 (2024 £111,890) leaving a surplus of £52,124.(2024 £10,665) Free Reserves were £109,030 (2024 £102,815) and Reslricted Reserves of £83,489 (2024 £37,580) There was £ 192,518 (2024 £140,395) in bank accounts, which is more Ihan is required to meet the ongoing needs of the charity, Plans for future periods The plans of the charity going forward are lo continue moving towards providing 8 safe environment for all people lo come, meet, worship. deepen their relationship with God and live out Jesus's instruction lo love God and love our neighbour. Reserves policy The reserves policy of the church is to have SLifficient cash resources to meet ils day-to-day need5 including staff and premises costs, The church would expect to have al least 6 months of running costs in ils bank accounts. Section D: Declaration The Church Leadership Team has received approval from Ch(Irch members at the AGM of the Annual Report contained on pages 6 to 10. Signature.. Name., .David A Taylor...... 2￿6 Wakefield Baptlst Church (1134998) Financlal Statement for the Year ended 5th Aprll 2025 Report of the Independènt Examlner to the Deacons and the Members ol Wakefield Baptist Church I report on the accounts of the church for the year ended 5th April 2025, which are set out on the following pages. Respoctive Responslbllltles of Trustee8 and Examlner The church's trustees are responsible for Ihe preparation of the accounts. The Church's Trustees consider thal an audit is not required for this year under section 144{2) of the Charities Act 2011 and that an independenl examination is needed. It is my responsibility lo examine the accounts under section 145 of Ihe 2011 Aci; to follow the procedures laid down in tha general Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act., and • lo state whether partlcular matters have come to my attention. Basls of independent examlnar'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.11 also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in Ihe accounts, and seeking explanations from you as trusteès concerning any such mallers. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit and consequenuy no opinion is given as to whether the accounts present a 'true and fair view. and the report is limited to those matters set oul in the slatement below. Independent •xamlnar's statament In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my atleniion: which gives me reasonable cause to believe Ihat in any material respect Ihe requirements., to keep accounting records in accordance with seclion 130 of the 2011 Act; and • to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and comply with the accounting requirements of the 2011 Acl have noi been met; or lo wh￿h in my opinion. attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. Wyatt & Co Chartered Accounlants 125 Main Slreet Garforth el P L W att B.Sc FCA Dated. 2 6 Z•2 Wakefield Baptist Church Re51rirted Fund5 Unr*strlrtod Fund To1•1 Toul Recelpts and paym•nt Account 2025 201$ 2025 2024 Voluntary Income Receipts INote 31 Renlal Receipis INoie 41 Bank Interest recelved INote 51 Ni8hl Shelter receipts INoie 61 01￿( MiKellaneous receipts (Note 31 Feeé in Tarifl 67343.11 67343.11 77928.55 28021.07 28021.07 170g6.50 4042.48 4042.48 3595.94 20232.47 20232.47 21292.47 45550.00 1363.14 46913.14 $35.00 610.59 610.S9 1532.37 Donititsn$ towards Drop In 1904.32 ISYM.32 474.00 P•ymènts Stipend & othec employment ¢¢st (Nots 71 Misslon INote 81 Pfemise5 Cost INote 91 Admln & Olfite cost INole 101 Church & GfQLlP •Ctlvitles Poyfflenl INote 111 Nl¢hi Shelter expenditure (Nore 121 Drop In coir FvndraffjY8 don?tion lo Midhi Hajinejad IYWAMI 49832.37 49832 37 3B343.63 885S 97 8855 97 26202.88 25669 54 15669 54 19650 24 5479 05 5479 05 2968 16 3973 46 3973.46 3812.47 1%73.92 19873.92 19347.62 3259.24 3259.24 1029.69 53S.00 Surp￿$ Ideli¢itl 45S￿8.55 6215 08 52123.63 10665.14 Openin8 balancés Iitan year 61h Ap¢ill 37579.96 102814.55 140394 SI 129729.37 Ti•nsfers btlween lunds 0.00 0.00 Closlni balanc•s lend y••f Slb April) J34aa.5A 51atement of A55ets & Liabilities as at Slh April 2025 R•slrlrted F￿ndS 2025 Unrestrlrted Fuftd Total Total 202S 2025 2024 Petty cash I k*l(lo cacd Triodos Currenl Account 329AO 329.80 329.80 6516.20 6S16.20 16043.67 Trlodos Eco Accouni 76972.31 42816.26 119788.57 61L33.98 COIF Deposil A¢couni Loan 63483.53 63483,53 60487.02 2411J.04 2400 04 24cKI.04 Total Cuirent A55et OZ5 2024 Assets for Church use (Premises & Contenrsl (Note 141 Liabiliries- Long Teini IPensiorn Delicitl INoTe 151 3086395.00 3086395.IyJ 2903596.00 .12.00 .12 TrJ -12.00 The attached notes form part of these financial statements. The accounts and statement of assets and liabilities set out on pa8es 2 to 3 r n8 to the ear ending 5, April 2025 were approved by and si8ned on their behalf. Si8nature................. Si8n3ture.. SdMPScN A Kycl Name..... ￿￿e5 to th• AccL¥unts Note l- Wakefield Baptist Church IRe¥15tered Charlty NO IL349981 has been reRistered wlth the Charity Commiss￿n Since 171fj Match 2010- prior io that dale it was an excepied chariiy and as such did nor require inéwidual re8lStralion. Nole 2 - The Chèril¥ Commi5510n threshold lor'accrual. accounis Is now É2SOk. As Wakefleld 8aptist Church's income Is round the £IOOk level, Ihe Tiuslee5 have declded io continue u5Ing the simpler'ReceiPts and Paymenis, lormat, and Ihese occoun15 have been prepared on that basis In actordanEe with Chanties Acl 2011. H¢$iTlrt*d Fund u￿reStrI￿¢d Fund Total Total ZD25 2025 2025 2024 Not 3-Volun In Weekly Ollerin8s Bank Standin8 Orders Don31iorts 1942 76 1942.76 271561 55162.00 55162.00 54614 C 6238.35 6238.35 12046.94 Y8A- Home M￿s1On Grant? 30￿.(#) 3000.Lh) 8552.00 FelloW5￿P 5￿pPOrt Gift Aid Reclatrn on offerings & standin8 orders 11]00 1000.ty) OOD Other Mlsce'laneous Receip15 Aool pledges Church ¢¥oup a¢tivltles Insurarfesloiher IC02 39 1002 39 45550.00 45550.IXI 360 75 360.75 ssso 3.14 46923. 0.00 Cross Project- Lease R•ni ol Pr•mii•s 471907 471907 3720.00 .23302 IXI 23302.th) 13376 50 17 Retelved Triodo$ 8ank Interest IECO & Current Accountsl COIF Charily DeF*Xit f und 1045.97 1045.97 891.73 2996.sl 299651 2804 21 1fi%5 Note6-Nl Wakeli¢ld Metiopolitan Council 20232 47 Z0232 47 21292.47 32.47 20231.47 end & Dth•r em nl Minislerlminister in Trainin8 Pensions and PAYEINI Pension arrears 12945.72 12945 72 1413972 11124,83 11124.83 3120.00 12.00 A2 (Xl 12.00 Centre Manager Mission enabler 10521 72 IOS21.72 10410 31 1586.50 1586.50 8960.04 Farsi Sessions Travel and oiher sEafl eAptftses 12451.20 1245120 1190.40 11814.89 119040 I701 56 o.oo 49832.37 31.37 50158.52 lote 8- Misslp Ividual & Or ni5ation5 Y8A Home Mission 1680CQ 1680.LKI 5880.00 8MS World Missiorn 2940.00 Mafk & Andrea 0.00 1500.00 Tim & Hannah 3000.crf) 3000.00 Icwjo 00 Repayment of Loat) Fellowship Support & other Missian donations ICwJO.00 4175.97 4175.97 2067 99 rnis Building & Q)nt*nt5 Insurance Heatiw. Li8htin8 & Water Cleaner 3416.36 3416.36 3328.L2 13076.69 13076.69 6880.89 3697.56 3657.56 3gS4.85 Supplies - paper lowe15. cleonin¥ materials Premises Maintenance 1398.02 1398.02 484.54 2798.34 2798.34 4113.86 Premlses Spares New equipmeDt & lurniture 5865 5865 0.00 1263.92 1263.92 887.98 Telephon• & Bfoadband Photocopi•r- Runnln8 £OSt Ollicèlworshiplminlsierlal résources Ollice supplies & tomput*f Yjltwaié Other Admin cosi 1298.81 1198.81 926.16 342 IXI 342. 0.00 1707.44 k707.44 804.81 647.48 806.05 806.os 439.91 Payroll AÉertty ind a¢¢ount•ncy lee5 Subsc(iplion iovarlous Organlsations 1020.00 1020. 59.80 30d.75 304.75 90.00 Caterin8 ai Chufch events T•a & Collee 1091.03 1091.03 204S.47 262 25 262.2S 201.17 C¢>pyrl8ht Iic*ns•s muslc. videos etc Tr•ining. Conlerence & Sabbatical expense5 Annual Event 1063 87 1063.87 1015.11 995 50 995.so 55.00 14.28 14.28 0.00 Worship and servlces Yobjrh Wofk- Sunday School 50.00 295.67 496.53 496 53 21X).05 3811. Noie 12-Ni ht ShelterC0-Ordlr￿l0r wages & on cost Shelterrnana8ement Volunteen expenses I0353 11 10353.12 11980.so 1627 62 1627 62 1367.12 3774 37.74 Premisés cost 6￿0 6000.00 EouipmenT & Food RI￿rn Hire & insurances 118481 112481 670 62 670 62 GQOO.00 nt Nitht Shelter Roc*f Pltd8•1 37579.96 20232 47 19873.92 0.00 37938 51 45550.00 45SS0.00 757 65782. The Church is the beneficial owner of thè Church Prernlses. the le8al title to whl¢h ¢$ held by lh* YDrlshlre Bapt15t A55oclatk¢n •> the Chur¢h's cuslodian tiusiee. (Charily number 2471731, The Chufch pfembses are (urienily insuced for £2.969,19012024 É2,793,3331 and the contents are lrtsured lor É117,20S12024 É110,263.1 15.Lon Tm lla￿1￿ The Pension DeAcit is a PfOW54on for pasi members ol ihe scheme should ihe Church close Oyrlng Ihe year ihe delicil hès been cleare¢Y by way of natlonal