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Charlty number 1135088 ST. ANNES BAPTIST CHURCH ANNUAL REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2026

ST. ANNES BAPTIST CHURCH Trustees Annual Re ort for the Year Ended 31 March 2026 Trustees. and Directors, annual report IndependÈnt examiner's report............................................................................................................................... Statement of Receipts and Payments..................................................................................................................... Statement of ￿set$ and Liabilities Notes to the financial statements -9-13

ST. ANNES BAPTIST CHURCH Trustees Annual Re ort forthe Year Ended 31 March 2026 Reference and administration details Section A Charlty name St Annes BaptlSt Church Other name5 charity is known by None Registered charlty number {If any) 1135088 Charity's principal address 112 St Andrews Road South Lytham St Annes Lancashire Postcode FY8 IPS Names ofthe charlty trustees who manage the charlty Trustee Dates acted if not forwhole year Name of person lor body) entltled to appolntirustee111 any) name Office Ilf any) Rev David Lewis Trusteejminister Leanne Nield Trustee/Treasurer David Boadle Trustee Henryjordan Trustee Names of the trustees for the charity. if any. (for example. any custodian trustees) Name Dates acted if not for whole year North West Baptist Association Section B Structure, governance and management Description of the charity's trusts Type of governing document leg. trust deed, constitution) Constitution adopted 25 February 2010

ST. ANNES BAPTIST CHURCH Trustees Annual Re ort forthe Year Ended 31 March 2026 Trust How the charity is constituted leg. trust, association, companvl Trustee selection methods Elected at church meeting under constitution rules Additional governance issues {Optional information) You may choose to include additional information, where relevant, about.. The church is a member of the Baptist Union of Great Britain. policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees,. the charity's organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works. relationship with any related parties,. trustees, consideration of major risk5 and the system and procedures to manage them. The trustees are required to undergo training in safeguarding.

ST. ANNES BAPTIST CHURCH Trustees Annual Re ort forthe Year Ended 31 March 2026 Objectives and activities Section C The principal purpose of the 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 ofthe objects ofthe charity set out in its governing document Set out below is a summary of the main activities undertaken by the Charity for the public benefit in relation to the objectives set out above. In carrying out these objectives, the Charity Trustees confirm that they have had regard to the Euidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit. Regular public meetings for worship, prayer and bible studv Evangelism and mission, both locally and internationally Pastoral care Supporting charitable and social action both locally and internationally The encouragement, welcome and inclusion of young people. Summary of the main activities undertaken for the public benefit in relation to these objects {include within this section the statutory declaration that trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit) This has included, but is not limited to the following.. Public worship service each Sunday. A club for school children every month, occasionally doing a family special event Christmas and Easter evangelistic events Supporting local groups by providing access to church facilities for training activities and meetings Support Narcotic5 Anonymou5 by providing access to church facilities on Monday evenings Occasional cafe style worship, in support of mission charities Coffee mornings to which members of the community are invited Christianity Explored course held Addltlonal detalls of oblectlves and activitles (Optional informatlonl The majority of activities are delivered by volunteer church members You may choose to include further statements, where relevant, about.. policy on grantmaking- policy programme related investment,. contribution made by volunteers.

ST. ANNES BAPTIST CHURCH Trustees Annual Re ort forthe Year Ended 31 March 2026 Achievements and performance Section D Summary ofthe main achievements of the charlty durlng the year The church has been active in the community with the worship services, 8ible studies, coffee mornings, children's club, invitational meals. There has been charitable giving both in the country and overseas. We provide facilities for narcotics anonymous to meet in the building. We have held family nights with activities. A new full-time minister was appointed in November 2025. The Christmas carol event was well attended by people in the community. This led to two people with no previous church connection attending a Christianity Explored course held in February. Section E Financial review The charity received unrestricted income of £36,096 in the year, compared to £28,662 in 2024125. There was more donations & interest income received, offset by lower gift aid tax rebate, rental income and other charitable income. Unrestricted charitable expenses was £41,075 in the year12024125.. £64,689). Review of the charit￿S financial position at the end of the period The charity spent £79,345 of the restricted legacy building fund in the year. This, along with a small carried forward fund to be spent on music & youth, leaves a restricted fund carried forward balance of £321,054. The policy of the church regarding reserves is to ensure at any one time there are enough funds to cover the costs of three to six months expenditure. Brief ststement of the charl￿5 policy on reserves The reserves figure agreed by the membership is currently £25,000 held in the general fund. Unrestricted funds available at 31" March 2026 is £194,992 lof which £25,000 is designated), and restricted funds of £321,054. Amount of reserves held Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern None

ST. ANNES BAPTIST CHURCH Trustees Annual Re ort forthe Year Ended 31 March 2026 Section F Other option31 information None Section G Declaration The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees, report above. Signed on behalf of the charity's trustees Slgnature{sl Davi¢ L 110 2026 11.08.51 GMT+11 Full name{sl Rev David Lewis Position leg Secretary, Chair, etc} Trusteelminister Date 1010712026

St. Annes Ba tist Church Inde endent Examinerfs Re ort forthe Year Ended 31 March 2026 I report to the charity trustees on my ex8mination of the accounts of St. Annes Baptist Church for the ye8r ended 31 March 2026 which are Set out on page5 7- 13. Responsibilities and basis of report As the Charity's trustees you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 20111'the Act'l. I report in respect of my examination of the charitys 3ccountS C8rried out under sertion 145 of the Act and in carrying out my ex3mination I h4ve followed all the applicable Direction5 given by the Charity Commission under section 145lSllbl of the Act. Independent exarninees statement I have completed my examination. I conflrm that no material matters have come to my attentlon In connectlon wlth the examlnation giving me cause to believe that in any materi31 respect.. accounting records were not kept in respett of the chèrity as required by settion 130 of the Art., or the accounts do not accord with those records. I hove no concems and h3ve corne acr055 no other matters in connection with the examin3tion to which attention Should be dr3wn in this report In order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. James Wheelan FCCA James Wheelan Accountancy Limited Minshull House, 67 Wellington Road North Stockport SK4 2LP 1410712026 Date..

St. Annes Ba tist Church Statement of Recei ts and Pa ments forthe Year Ended 31 March 2026 Unrestrlcted Restrlcted Funds Funds Total 2026 RESTATED 2025* Notes RECEIPTS Offerings Gift Aid Tax 23,213 23,213 17,007 2,484 400,000 6,255 1,180 1,186 550 Other donations legacies Interest and investment Income 1,700 1,700 11,851 892 11,851 892 Income from property lettings Other charitable receipt5 Mission rÈceipts TOTAL RECEIPTS 140 140 733 733 36,096 2,433 38,529 428,662 PAYMENTS Stipend Visiting preacher expense5 Personal development Water, heat and light Insurance 15,924 1,083 80 1.000 16,924 1,083 80 1,742 148 5.613 6,538 6,008 755 5,613 6,538 85,353 755 3,962 6,289 46,015 669 Rep4irs and maintenance Office admin costs 79,345 Cleanine materials Catering Evangelistic events Worship Childrenlyouth Subscriptions NWBA 2,123 391 loo 2,223 391 2,419 382 209 121 121 291 201 201 18 544 544 528 900 1,000 590 Mission Profession31 fees 66 733 799 700 700 636 Other 20 20 TOTAL PAYMENTS 41,075 81,379 122,454 64,689 NET OF RECEIPTSIIPAYMENTSI 14.9791 178.9461 183,9251 363,973 Transfer between funds NET MOVEMENT IN FUNDS 14.9791 178.9461 183,9251 363,973 Reconciliation of funds.. sh and bank balances at 1st April 2025 ash and bHnk balHn¢es at 31st March 2026 199,971 194.992 400,000 321.054 599,971 516.046 235,998 599.971 8&9 ° See note Iofvrprioryeur adjustment

St. Annes Ba tist Church Statement of Assets and Liabilities forthe Year Ended 31 March 2026 Church cash and investment funds held at 31" March 2026 Total 2026 Total 2025 Notes Cash and investment funds RBS Current Account 17,161 42,243 146,588 7,504 104,767 40,947 145,095 7,412 1,000 100,750 200,000 599.971 RBS Liquidity M4nager 95 Day5 R&S Community Account Scottish Widows Contingency Fund CAF holding 3CCOUnt Funds held in trust 101,550 200,0 516.046 Investments Total cash and investment funds Represented by Funds: Unrestricted.. Restricted: Total.. £194,992 £321,054 £516,046 £199.971 £400.000 £599,971 Other church assets and liabilities held at 31" Marth 2026 Unrestricted Restrirted Funds Fund5 Total 2026 Total 2025 Notes Other assets assets Functional fixed assets Estimated gift aid Rebate recoverable Total other assets 2,442 5,500 7,942 41,866 44,308 5,500 49,808 41,866 Liabilities Independent examiner- 2026 accounts Total Ilabllltles due at the year end 300 300 600 300 600 The charity is entitled to exemption from audit under section 144 of the Charities Act 2011. The trustees have opted for an independent examination instead of an audit. No member has required the charity to obtain an audit under section 145 of the Charities Act 2011. The financial statements are approved on behalf of all the Church Council by.. Signature 2.......................................................................... Leanne Nield Church Council Position Treasurer 0110712026 The attached notes on page 9 to 13 form part of these accounts

St. Annes Ba tist Church Notes to the accounts forthe Year Ended 31 March 2026 Accounting policies Basis of accounting These accounts have been prepared on a receipts and payments basis. in accordance with the Charity Commission's guidance for receipts and payments accounts ICC16al, and are not required to comply with the Charities SORP IFRS 1021. Prior year accounts were prepared on the accruals basis given the income exceeded the £250,000 accruals basi5 threshold. A prior year adjustment has been made for the transition from accruals to receipts and payments basis. See details in note 10. Fund accountlng General fund General funds are unrestricted funds which are available for use at the discretion of the Trustees in furtherance of the general objectives of the charity and which have not been designated for other purposes. Restricted fund5 These are funds that can only be used for particular restricted purposes. Restrictions arise when specified by the donor or by the specific terms of the appeal under which the funds are raised. The restrirtions are binding upon the Trustees of the charity. Income All income is included in the accounts on a receipts basis. Collectitrns are recognised when received by or on behalf of the St Annes Baptist Church. Income tax recoverable on Gift Aid donations is recognised when the income is recognised. Rental income from the letting of church premises is recognised when the rental is received. Grants and legacies to the St Annes Baptist Church are accounted for once received. Funds raised by wedding5, funera15 and similar events are accounted for gross. No amounts are included in the receipts and payments account donated by volunteers. Expenditure All expenditure is accounted for when paid and has been classified under headings that aggregate all costs related to the category. Where costs cannot be dirertly attributed to particular heads they have been allocated to activities on a basis consistent with use of the resources.

St. Annes Ba tist Church Notes to the accounts forthe Year Ended 31 March 2026 Misslon collectlons Unrestrlcted Restrlcted 2026 2026 Total 2026 Total 2025 Mission costs comprise: Good News For Everyone 8MS Birthday Scheme Harvest ITENI BMS Mission Leprosv 220 220 212 50 308 20 215 215 66 66 298 733 364 799 590 Property maintenance Unrestricted Restricted 2026 2026 Total 2026 Total 2025 Infrared heating Scaffolding, exterior building work & Spire General maintenance Other 41.866 36,423 41,866 36,673 3,316 1,056 85,353 40,024 3,256 2,735 46,015 6,008 1,056 79,345 6,008 Payments to trustees & staff costs Stipend costs in respect of the minister amounted to £16,92412025'. £nill, which include Employers National Insurance of £nil12025'. £nill and Employers Pension contributions of £4281£2025.. £nill. The appointment of thi5 minister commenced November 2026. Personally incurred chLJrch expenses were reimbursed in the normal course of employment. No other payments were made to any other trustees. Funds Held in Trust Proc&eds from the sal& of the church's former manse are held in trust by the Baptist Union Corporation on behalf of the church. Under the terms of the trust deed, these funds may be used for charitable purposes of the Church or of the Baptist denomination, as determined by th& Church and approved by the Trustees. io

St. Annes Ba tist Church Notes to the accounts forthe Year Ended 31 March 2026 Investments 2026 2025 12 month cash investments- expiry date 19 Feb 2027 Fairvalue at 31 March 2026 2￿7,000 21)0.000 200,000 200.000 Functional fixed assets Unrestricted Funds 2,442 2,442 Restricted Funds Asset Commercial dishwasher Total Fixtures & fittin8S Infrared heating system Total property improvements Total fixed assets Total 2026 2,442 2.442 41,866 41.866 49.808 41,866 41.866 41.866 2,442 Assets recognised but not valued in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities include the music equipment, together with other IT equipment and historical fixtures and fittings. These have not been valued Eiven the low net realisable value of these assets. Detailed analysis of unrestricted and designated funds Unrestricted Fund Name Opening balance ClosinB Balance Recelpts Payments Transfers Purpose of the fund General Fund Designated- contingency fund Totals 174,971 25,000 36,096 141,0751 169,992 25,000 Charitable objectives of the church. Contingency fund in the event of church closure. 199,971 36,096 141.0751 194.992 Comparative Period Restricted Funds Restrirted Fund Opening Name balance Closlng Balance Receipts Payments Transfers Purpose of the fund General Fund Designated- contingency fund Totals 228,670 7,328 28,578 84 164,6891 117,5881 17,588 174,371 25,000 Charitable objectives of the church. Contingency fund in the event of church closure. 235,998 28,662 164,6891 199,971 ° See note Ioforprioryearudjustment li

St. Annes Ba tist Church Notes to the accounts forthe Year Ended 31 March 2026 Detailed analysis of restricted funds Restricted Fund Name Openlng balance Closlng Balance Receipts Payments Transfers Purpose of the fund Legacy- building repairs Youth/music gwing 4CX),000 179,3451 320,655 Given for repairs and improvements to the fabric of the church building Given to Spend on the youth/music of the church. Given for additional ministerial stipend support. Given for cleaning costs. 600 12011 399 Ministerial stipend support Cleaning giving I,wo 11,0001 loo iiooi Mi5sional giving 733 17331 Donations raised for specific missional purpose5. Totals 400,000 2,433 181,3791 321,054 Comparative Period Restricted Funds Restricted Fund Opening Name balance Closing Balance Receipts Payments Transfers Purpose of the fund Legacy- building repairs 400,000 400,000 Given for repair5 and improvement5 to the fabric of the church building Totals 400,000 400,000 10 Prior year adjustment Transition from accruals basis to receipts and payments basis In the current year St Annes Baptist Church changed from preparing accounts using the accruals basis to the receipts and payments basis. The prior year figures shown in the Statement of Financial Activities and the Statement of Assets and Liabilities have been restated to receipts and payments method to be comparable year on year. The following table summarises the adjustments made. Transition from accruals to receipts and payments basis unrestrlcted Original 2025 ures Restated 2025 ures Recei tsandPa Total Receipts Total Expenditure Movement in net funds Funds brought forward Funds carried éorward ments statement 428,662 65,289 363,373 235,998 599,371 428,662 64,689 363.973 235.998 599,971 16001 600 Statement of A55Èts and knabilitie$ Cash and inve5tment5 599,971 600 599,971 16001 Net Assets 599.371 599.971 12

St. Annes Ba tist Church Notes to the accounts forthe Year Ended 31 March 2026 11 Taxation The Charity is a registered charity and is entitled to claim annual exemption from UK torporation tax. 12 Related party transartions The trustees are unrelated to each other and the charity is not underthe tontrol of one individual or entity. There are no related party transactions to disclose in either year. 13

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