Anderson Baptist Church Year ended 31[st] December 2023 ## Annual Report for the year ended 31[st] December 2023 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) Mrs Maggi Taylor (Deacon) – re-elected 28 April 2024 Mrs Angela Lawrence (Deacon) – re-elected 28 April 2024 Mrs Pat Dyer (Deacon) – re-elected 28 April 2024 Mrs Luna Rai Pun (Deacon) – re-elected 28 April 2024 Mr Deepak Sunawar-Rai (Deacon) – resigned April 2024 Mr Emmanuel Essah (Deacon) Mr Pasang Tamang (Deacon) Mr Rupesh Thapa (Deacon) – resigned October 2024 ## 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. “To be a community which shares Christ, makes disciples and reflects Gods glory” Anderson Baptist Church Year ended 31[st] December 2023 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 April 2024 AGM Mr Pasang Tamang 01/01/2023 to 31/12/2023 Income: £80,253.48 Expenditure: £82,889.13 Overspend: £2,635.65 Bank Balances: Current Account: £10,855.03 Savings Account: £41,629.96 Whilst there was another year of overspend, this was a much smaller amount than forecast at the beginning of 2023. One of the Church’s properties is now being rented out, bringing in a steady income for the church. We have been able to transfer £10,000 from our current account into our savings, where the money will earn interest during the course of the year. We thank God for his unfailing love for us and the gifts he has bestowed upon our fellowship. We pray for continued careful investment in line with our Christian mission. ## Secretary’s report for the April 2024 AGM Mrs Patricia Dyer Our Ministers report will cover many of the ways that Anderson has developed in its mission over the past year. The Diaconate are grateful for the emergence of some new leaders, who are taking responsibility in many areas of our praise, worship, and fellowship. We have seen confidence grow and we have seen friendships develop amongst our fellowship as we reach out to one another. Particular points of praise and thanks can be found in the growth of the Maintenance Team, and also the focused work of the Policies Team. We give thanks to God that he bestows upon us his unfailing love as we strive to be Christ-like in our words and deeds. Areas to seek guidance through prayer include issues with the roof, our heating system, development of training and support opportunities for all our leaders. I take this opportunity to thank Deacons both past and present for the support they have given me, both within my roles of Secretary and Administrator and when facing challenging situations outside of these church roles. It is the prayer of the Diaconate, and we hope the fellowship of Anderson, that we continue to grow in love and wisdom when carrying out the mission of Anderson: “To be a Community which Shares Christ, Makes Disciples and Reflects God’s Glory” “To be a community which shares Christ, makes disciples and reflects Gods glory” CHARITY (QhlMISS10 FOR EN6iAND AND WAiE Recei tsand ments accounts CC16a Forth• porfod To 01K)1r2023 3111212023 Sectioii A Receipts aiid payments Ur¢rHtvlctod R08tr1cted EfidowThent fun¢l• fur fund• raTht t *th•n￿rIott totrm r•r*t£ f•ih rwr•t£ toth1 nMr•btÉ Totsl fundb year A1 Rqt•lots 52.172 675 J,71E 875 111.fj 12J75 R*itsi i￿lIe AR) 7411• tabl•l. Tot•1 rnc*its A3P ILLL 45.575 fjoJ 1,125 1•.624 17. 3.¥J3 14 803 10.76D 1.885 4,328 chu[th￿5*￿ VwipNE AilC(rf1S. 4J30 2.014 3.gD7 Sub to 745 95.7Bi A4AM•t and IIwg•bii8nt Sub to 4,743 8S.781 11. 1,336 1,336 A8 ¢•thlurth 116tyeaTW Section B Slalemenl of assets and liabilities at the end of the period Unre•trictsrt rm R88trlct8d endgwrnent tonMN•¢£ B1 C##h fund• 12,121 Totsl ¢•sh funds 1,975 Unrw¥trk fvn Re8trfctstt EndowThent fund• De¢ails 92 Oth•r rnon•t#ry ￿••ts Detalls B3 In¥••tsnont a8••ts Detoils Chutth bi B4A•••t• r•tsln•d forth• th*￿ty,• own u 1,207240 17.112 Fund Jhounl41 Details B6 Llablllll s￿ned￿ behaff of allthotrv8tO Spanalure Pfinl Nam8 Oatè of l-ia i Ixic IA CCXX 82 arojunts ISSI 2W1W2Q24 (IL4RllY Independent examinerfs report on the accounts Section A Independent Examiner s Report Report to the truste￿1 Members of Anderson Baptist Church On accounts for the year ended 31 De￿rnber 2023 Charity number 1135765 Set out on pages attached Respective The charivs trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. responsibilities of The charity's trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year trustees and examiner under section 144 of the Chatities Act 2011 (the Charities Act) and that an ndependent examination is needed. It is my responsibility to.. examine the accounts under section 145 of the Chartlies Act, to follow the procedures laid down in the general Directions given by the Charity Commission (under section 145{5)(bl of the Charities Act, and to state whether particular matters have come to my attention. Basis of independent My examination was carried out in accordance with general Directions given examinerfs statement by the Charity Commission. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the chartty and a comparison of the accounts presented wrth those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disdosures in the aC￿Urrt$, and seeking explanations from the trustees con￿mIng any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the eviden￿ that would be required in an audit. and consequently no opinion is given as to whether the accounts present a ttrue and fairf view and the report is limited to those matters set out in the statemerrt below. Independent In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention examinerfs ststement 1. vthich gives me reasonable cause to telieve that in, any material respect, the requirements.. to keep a¢counting records in accordance with section 130 of the Charities Act., and to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and comply wrth 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 undèrstanding of the accounts to be reached. Signed: Date: 29 October 2024 Name: Philip John Nixon Relevant professiorAI qualification: FCA Address: 28 LUc￿eY Wood. WokirKJham. Berkshire. RG412EW IER