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
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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.

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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

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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.
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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
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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.
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