Faringdon Baptist Church Trustees Annual Report (TAR) for 2024125 The Trustees present their Annual Report and financial statements for 2024125. Charitable Object The Charity is governed by an Approved Governing Document which states that the principal purpose of the charity is the advancement of the Christian faith according to the principles of the Baptist denomination to include the advancement of education, community ser4ice and such other general charitable purposes in such parts of the United Kingdom and the world as the Church shall determine. The Church occupies premises which are held by the Baptist Union Corporation Ltd, on Trust which are entirely compatible with the above object. Organisational Structure and Decision-making processes Members of the Church are accepted in accordance with the Constitution which requires them to be or to have been publicly baptised on the profession of faith in Jesus Christ, or following other modes of baptism to renew their public profession of faith in Jesus Christ. The Members, Meeting normally takes place six times per year and has responsibility for the overall policy of the church. In accordance with the Constitution, the member5 appoint Trustees, who together with the Minister, Church Secretary and Treasurer (who are also appointed by the members), and collectively known as the Leadership Team, are responsible for the day to day running of the church's work and witness, and the financial and legal aspects of the charity. All members are encouraged to take an appropriate part in the spiritual and practical tasks involved in the furtherance of the charitable objective. Relevant matters may be submitted to the Church meeting by the Trustees for guidance, or may be raised by members in Church meetings for further consideration by the Trustees. Though the Constitution permits decisions to be made at Church meetings by appropriate majorities, the Church seeks to work by consensus wherever p055ible. Objectives and Activities In order to achieve the principal objective, which is set out above, the Church provides a variety of activities both to its membership and to the community generally. The aim is to Show the love of Jesus Christ in both word and deed and to bring people into a closer relationship with Christ as living Lord. Central to the work and witness of the Church is the provision of regular public services of Christian worship. These services take place each Sunday at 10.30 am both in person and online. There are also prayer meetings held both weekly and at other times which are advertised on the Church notices and the website at www.farin don-ba tist.or - There is a children's programme for those in primary and secondary education during the morning services. The church seeks to be a friendly and welcoming community and anybody is free to attend any of these services. The Church runs a series of growth groups for the maturation of faith and discipleship in the homes F3riTrgdon Bapttst Churth Trustee Annual Report Charity number: 1138446 of some members, and further details of these can be obtained from the Trustees on request, or at the Sunday seniices. From time to time the Church runs courses for people interested in discovering more about Christianity. The Church operates systems to ensure that all people working with children and vulnerable adults are appropriately vetted with regard to the Disclosure and Barring Service. The Church has read the Charity Commission guidance on public benefit. and is satisfied that the activities outlined above clearly demonstrates that the charity is providing a benefit to the public. Achievements and Performance The Church does not measure the success of its programmes only in numbers, including financial numbers, but also in less tangible areas like fellowship and encouragement. The Trustees recognise that these are difficult to measure but believe that 2024/25 was a positive year in the life of the church. It is cognisant of the changes taking place in the local community and is exploring new avenues to pursue its mission purposes in the future with equal enthusiasm. As always, membership and attendance has fluctuated during the year, sadly, we have had to bid farewell to some members who have moved on however attendance on a Sunday morning has grown slightly. On 1st March 2025 the membership stood at 54. Some members meet regularly for prayer on a weekly basis and the 'Care and Share, group which meets during term time on Wednesday mornings is growing. We have also celebrated three baptisms this year. The church works with other organisations within the town of Faringdon. The Faringdon Day Centre continue to meet here providing a lunch and support for older members of the community. 'Messy Dads, happens on the first Saturday of each month giving space for carers and their children to meet together with food, play and friendship and is universally popular. In addition, FAAAZE centre for teenagers with learning disabilities use the building regularly during the week. Financial Review The Church continues to raise the funds which it needs to carry on its activities from within its own membership and congregation. No wider public appeal was made for funds during the year. The most significant cost is the employment of a Pastor, together with the cost of providing a Manse for the Pastor. The Pastor works to lead and co-ordinate the church's activities including the Sunday Services, to provide pastoral care for the congregation and other people, and to equip and encourage the membershlp In rhelr Ilfe, Chrlstlan wltness and servlce. The Church expressed its part in the life of the wider church by making grants to national and international Christian organisations and societies with Christian aims and objectives compatible with the church's own charitable purpose. The Church 15 heavily dependent on its membership working as volunteers in all aspects of the church's activities, many of which run with little or no impact on the church's expenditure, but nevertheless contribute substantially to the achievement of the church's objectives. The financial results for the year, together with a summary of the accounting policies adopted are set out in the accompanying financial statements. Faringdon Baptist Chuich Trustee Annual Report Charity Trumber.. 1138446 The Trustees have assessed the major risks facing the church, and are satisfied that there are policies in place to minimise these risks. Reference and Administrative details Charity name Other name the charity uses Registered charity number Charitvs principal address Far?ngdon Baptist Church NA 1138446 20 Bromsgrove Faringdon SN7 7JQ Names of the charity Trustees who manage the charity Trustee name Dates acted rf not for whole year Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint trustee (if any) Church membership Church membership Church membership Church membership Church membership Church membership Church membership Church membership Office (if any) Rev. Mark Greenwood Gemma Ashton Michael Smedley Richard Bolter Andy Gathercole Sharon Gerry June Parrott Dominic Bullock Minister Secretary Treasurer Elder Elder Elder Trustee Trustee May 2021- May 2024 May 2016- May 2024 Declarations The Trustees declare that they have approved the Trustees, report al>ove. Signed on behalf of the charitVs Trustees: Signature(s) Full name(s) Position (e.g. Secretary. Chair. etc) Date ZS, 11 aa.Il.a Faringdon Baptist Church Trustee Annual Report Charity number.. 1138446 BAPTISTS TOGETHER FARINGDON BAPTIST CHURCH FINANCIAL sfATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 28 FEBRUARY 2025 GENERAL RECEIPTS & PAYMENTS ACCOUNT Note General Restricted1 2025 2024 Designated Receipts Regular Glving week￿ offerings Donations and irther incwie Inc(xme tsx recovere)J on gifts Investr￿t inccwne Rents and contributi¢Ms for use of premises (incl Manse) Raised f(￿ other causes 54.589 2,341 6.182 13.726 54,589 2,341 31,182 19,976 44,402 1.505 20,474 11,666 25,000 6.250 659 3.825 3,778 4,437 3.825 5,622 9,383 225 225 258 Total Receipts 81.547 35.028 116,575 93,310 Payments Ministry Mission Upkeep of church premises (excluding extra-ordinary repairs) Administrati(￿* 44,686 17,087 14,120 44,686 17,087 14,120 25,293 14,183 15.145 2,641 2,641 2,791 Total Payments 78,534 78,534 57,412 Net receipts (payments) for the year 3,013 35,028 38,041 35,898 Extra