Year ended 31[st] December 2022 Anderson Baptist Church ## **Annual Report for the year ended 31[st] December 2022** The trustees are responsible for preparing for the preparation of the accounts. The charity’s trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year under section 144 of the Charities Act 2011 (The Charities Act) and that an independent examination is necessary. ## Reference and administrative details Registered Charity Number – 1135765 Principal address c/o 6-8 Amherst Road, Earley, Reading, Berkshire, RG6 1NU Trustees Rev. Alina Rai (Minister and Chair) Rev. Judith Wheatley (Minister and Chair) – resigned April 2023 Mr Tirtha Rai (Deacon) – deceased February 22 Mrs Maggi Taylor (Deacon) Mrs Angela Lawrence (Deacon) Mrs Pat Dyer (Deacon) Mrs Luna Rai Pun (Deacon) Mr Deepak Sunawar-Rai (Deacon) – re-elected 20 March 22 Mr Emmanuel Essah (Deacon) – elected 20 March 22 Mr Pasang Tamang (Deacon) – elected 20 March 22 Mr Rupesh Thapa (Deacon) – elected 19 March 23 ## Independent Examiner Philip John Nixon 28 Luckley Wood Wokingham Berkshire RG41 2EW Charity Governance Members of the Church are accepted in line with the Church Constitution (March 2009). Church meetings occur at least 4 times per year. In line with the Constitution the members appoint Trustees who together with the Ministers are responsible for the all financial, legal aspects and the day to day running of the church. Objectives and activities The principal purpose of the Church is the advancement of the Christian faith according to the principles of the Baptist denomination. The church also supports missionary efforts in the United Kingdom and other parts of the world. Our principal activities are described in the Secretary’s report below. The church has read the Charity Commission guidance on public benefit, and is satisfied that its activities clearly demonstrate that the charity is providing a benefit to the public. ## **Treasurer’s report for the March 2023 AGM** Ms Luna Rai 01/01/2022 to 31/12/2022 Income £75,816.50 Expenditure £79,654.49 Overspend: £3,837.99 “To be a community which shares Christ, makes disciples and reflects Gods glory” Year ended 31[st] December 2022 Anderson Baptist Church Bank Balances Current Account: £26,486.62 Savings Account: £35,545.42 Although Anderson spent more money than it received, spending was in areas of high importance and our bank balance remains healthy. The current year would continue to bring challenges but Trust in God. It is planned that regular collections are held in order to help cover the costs of any events we hold. Those using Parking Permits continue to offer a contribution towards this cost. There are monthly reviews of our finances within Deacons Meetings, ensuring they are kept informed of any changes in funds to be brought to the Church Meetings. Members could then look at ways of increasing giving from the fellowship or reduce spending. We pray for continued careful investment with a Christian focus. ## **Secretary’s report for the March 2023 AGM** Currently the position of Secretary is vacant. Therefore, this report is written jointly by the Ministers. ## _**Whatever you do in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus , giving thanks to God the Father through him. (Col 3.17)**_ After 23 years of ministry at Anderson this will be my last AGM report with opportunity to reflect back on the way God has led us and the ways we have been called to serve. The words of the hymn “Great is Thy Faithfulness – Morning by morning new mercies I see” is for us a wonderful reminder of the ways we have witnessed Gods faithfulness to us as a community. There have been changes and challenges along the way but through it all we have sensed God’s presence and God’s leading. ## **Highlights** - A strong and faithful diaconate, ready to serve and offer leadership - New members joining and getting fully involved - Starting of ‘Our Sunshine’ group offering welcome and friendship - Vibrant Sunday worship with increased participation - Jubilee Celebrations and other events providing good opportunities to reach out to the local community - A positive discernment process for the ongoing ministry of Anderson - Growing sense of being ‘one in Christ’ and truly intercultural. - Offering a placement to Gab Mendosa from OM - Supporting Association life with Judith as Moderator through a time of change - Celebrating 131 Anniversary with a reunion of former friends and members - Plenty of opportunities for food, fellowship and supporting faith. - Maintaining lively support and connection for those unable to get to the main services and activities by using facebooklive, zoom, newsletters, phone calls and visits. - Seeing many grow in discipleship and service. ## **Challenges** - Closing the Beaver, Cub and Scouting Groups – celebrating 90 years of community engagement. Sensing this is a time for Anderson to discover new ways to reach out. - Finances – being prayerful and seeking the best ways to use our resources wisely. - Participation – helping everyone find their place within the church community so that they can serve wholeheartedly. ## **Facing Forwards** It is with grateful hearts we face our challenges and celebrate all the good things about church life. We have been witnesses to the way God has brought us through the most challenging of situations- and we as a church family have always sought to bring glory to God. So, in facing an unknown future we say God walks with us and God will lead us through. “Pardon for sin and a peace that endureth, Thine own dear presence to cheer and to guide; “To be a community which shares Christ, makes disciples and reflects Gods glory” Year ended 31[st] December 2022 Anderson Baptist Church Strength for today and bright hope for tomorrow Blessings all mine with ten thousand beside. Great is Thy Faithfulness” So whatever we do, wherever we go in the next year we can echo Pauls words from Colossians _**Whatever you do in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him. (Col 3.17) Judith Wheatley 17.03.23**_ “To be a community which shares Christ, makes disciples and reflects Gods glory” I CHARITY COMMISS50 FOR ENGLAND AND WALE An(l•rson Ba(tht Church Recei tsand ments accounts CC16a For the perSod from To 011011YJ22 31112Q022 Section A Receipts and payments UnrestriGted lund• RestsiGted lund• Endov4tn£nl funds to th• wr••t É to th• nMr•Bt£ kn th• nMr•BtÉ to th• nMr•Bt£ Total fund8 LaBt yoar to th• A1 Re¢el l¥ Donation5 lTKJiV￿U￿Y Donations tron ¢YOAnisws Gift aid r8fund8 Other Inow Horne MISSI￿ Grnnt Wam Sp8ce$ Gr•ni Bank Inieresi $2.801 715 66,132 7S 6,483 J,778 12.250 6,9J2 1.M2 12.375 510 7,442 1,720 11375 ross income or ARJ IMI,720 •n •• ••• tablè . s￿￿t c0515 Piolessional lees M8nse cosis Church cos Vanable lun eQ8ts. bull01Nd￿#0rnin Vanable wnnin costs. pastor4 Qut*ar¢ gIVing- Bapti¥ charikn . oThr ch8ntre8 50.577 1.125 10.624 9.426 3.4S8 4.020 .$77 $0.BBS 1,29S 0,263 9,910 J,447 3,S85 5,200 4,072 10.824 17.107 8,381 45 5.284 1 222 839 IO61 Sub total 1Q529 701 03,647 A4 A•8et and Inve•tment Sub total 85.252 10.529 ,781 83.647 Net ol rnceiptsl(payments) A5 Tran8f•r8 betW•8n funds A6 Ca8h funds last year end Cash funds this year end 1.847 11.493 6.073 71,360 81.71 .554 1.70 74914 CCXX R1 accoun15 ISSI 27110r2023 Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period Unre5tricte(I funds to wr•s¢£ Restrfcted funds to noareJt£ Endowment funds io twr•$t£ B1 Cash fund8 Cash 426 28,407 35.231 314 Total cash funds 61.718 1.703 Unrn•trfct•d lund• R•std¢t•d lund• n••t•*t E Endowm•nt lund8 to nwrnjt £ Detsils lo nNrnJt É 82 Oth•r monetary •Mots 1.967 Fund iowh*h ¢ury•nt w•lu• D•tall¥ 10 whKh Dètall¥ Church CoBt{o￿onI1I 84 A88•ts r•taln•d ft*r th• charlty's own u•• 1,101.948 28.JSè Chuth •*J H¥1 oyienii 84,038 189 Rwj JOB.1qO 10 An*MJt•i P¢)• 2DJ,1J4 Fvnd to whkh Amount %Yh•n du• Oetails 85 Ll•bllltles 157 SvJne¢ by on• or trusleeJ on behalf of all the Iru8t8es D8te of roval SvJnaiur• Print Nama RATRICIA DY& 7-10-15 CCXX R2 8rKounts ISSI 2711012023 Independent examinerfs report on the accounts Section A Independent Examiner's Report Report to the trusteesl members of Anderson Baptist Church On accounts for the year ended 31 December 2022 Charity number 1135765 Set out on pages attached Respective The tharrvs trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. responsibilities of The chanty's trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year trustees and examiner under section 144 of the Charities Act 2011 (the Charities Act) and that an independent examination is needed. 11 is my responsibilrty to= examine the a¢￿Unts under section 145 of the Charities Act, to follow the procedures laid down in the general Directions given by the Charity Commission (under section 145{5)(b) of the Chanties Act, and to state whether partiujlar matters have come to my attention. Basis of independent My examination was ￿rried out in accordan￿ with general Direclions given examiner's statement by the Charity Commission. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the Gharity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disdosures in the accounts, and seeking explanations from the trustees cOn￿ming any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidents that would be required in an audit, and consequently no opinion is given as to whether the accounts present a 'true and fairf view and the report is limited to those matters set out in the statement below. Independent In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention examinerfs statement which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in, any material respect, the requirements" to keep accounting records in ac￿rdan￿ with section 130 of the Charities Act., and to prepare accounts which ac￿rd with the accounting records and comply with the accounting requirements of the Charities Act have not been met; or 2. to which. in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. Signed: 7. Klr Date: 27 October 2023 Name: Philip John Nixon Relevant professional qualification: FCA Address: 28 Luckley Wood. Wokingham. Berkshire. RG412EW IER