2023-09-30-accounts

Trustees, Annual Report for the period Period start date Peric¥J end date sept￿nber 2023 From Section A Reference and administration details Charfty name St James Road Baptist Church, Watford Othèr names charity is known by We are coll¢)quially known as SJR Registsfed charity number (rf any) 1140528 Charity's principal address 1- 5 st James Road Watford Hertfordshire Postcode WD18 ODZ Names of the charlty trustees who manage the charlty Date• •cte(I If not for who ear Trugtee Mm• Office {If any) NAM• of pèrson lor bodyl èntltl•d olnt trustse Ifan Church Meeting Church Meeting Church Meeting Church Meeting Church Meeting Church Meeting Andrew Gate Elizabeth Gray Melvyn Finerty Robin Roberts Minister From 1* April 2023 Secretary Treasurer Ruth Finerty Ruth Roterts Safeguarding Offi￿r 10 12 13 14 15 Names of the trustees for the charity, if any, Ifor example, any custodian trustees) Name Dates acted if not for a whole year The Baptist Union Corporation Ltd Baptist House, 129 Broadway, Didcot, Oxon. OX118RT TAR March 2012

Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information) e of adviser Name Address Independent Examiner Geoffrey Dunne 52 By The Wood, Watford. Hertfordshire WD19 SAF Name of chief executlve or namès of ￿nIOr staff members Iopllonal infomiation) NIA Section B Structure, overnance and mana ement Description of the charity's trusts Type of governing document Constrtution (Approved Goveming Document) H¢Jv the ¢harity is constituted Trust Trustee selection methods Trusteès are elected by the Church Members, Meeling., with the exception of the Minister, each Trustee's tem of office is of three years duration. Addltlonal governance Issues (Optlonal Infomiallon You may choose to include additional information, whe relevant, about.. The church was granted separate charitabl8 status on 22nd February 2011. All of the above-named Trustees are in possession of the Charity Commission guidance leaflet CC3 '1lthat Trustees Need To Kno￿. policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees., the charity's organisational structure and any wider network with which the charrty works., relationship with any related parties., trustees, consideration of major nsks and the system and procedures to manag8 them. The chanty is a member church of the Baptist Union of Great Britain and its local division, the Central Baptist Association. It is affiliated to Ihe UK Evangelical Alliance. It is also part of an inter- denominational 'Christian8 Across Wafford. group which Cowordinates town-wide activitie8. The Twstees meet on a monthly basis to review and discu$s various governanc8 issues. 8.g. finanual administration. facilities & property management. children's & youth work. Finance and Facilities leams, accountable to the Trustees, also exist to manage day-to4ay aspects of these functions. Children's and Vulnerable Adults Safeguarding Representatives a￿ Ire)- appointed annually at the Church AGM each November. Trustees actively undertake Safeguarding training to maintain appropriate oversight. TAR March 2012

Section C -Ob"ectives and activities- The Charty is govemed by an Approved Goveming Document which states that rts pnncipal purpose is the advancement of the Christian faith according to the principles of the Baptist denomination., to include the advancement of education. community Servi￿ and such other general charitsble purposes in such parts of the United Kingdom and the world as the Church shall detennine. The Church occupies premises which are held by tt)e Baptist Union Corporation Ltd, on Trusts which are entirely compatible with the above objed. Summary of the objects of the charity set out in its governing document In order to achieve the principal objective, which is set oul 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 Him as living Lord. Central to the work and bwtness of the church is the provision of a regular public service of Christian worship, taking Pla￿ each Sunday moming at 10.OOa.m. A separate children's programme is provided during this service The church seeks to be a friendly and welcoming community, where all are free to attend these services. We have also continued with attemative style church services these include Breakfast Church and Jimmy's Cafe,. both are aimed at the local community for whom a "traditional" Sunday ¢hur¢h service might not appeal. Breakfast Church is a communal-based form of church seNi¢e and Jimmy's Café is a café Styled service reaching out to another section of our local community. Summary of the main activities undertaken for the public benefit In rolatlon to these objects linclud• withln this section tho statutory declaration that trustees have had regard to the guidance Issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit) The church Nns a Toddler Group which meets in the chU￿h Hall on Friday momings,. with the purpose of assisting the communty and demonstrating the love of Jesus Christ. The church runs a fortnightly craft group on Wednesday Evenings. During the year the church appointed Andrew Gale as our new Minister on a part-time basis. Vtho commenced his new appointment from 18t Apnl 2023. The church OFerates systems to ensure that all people working with children and vulnerab5e adults are appropriately vetted. the Disclosure & Barring SeprfI￿. The church provides financial and prayer support for various individuals and organisations engaged in mission activities (including practical care and relief projects} locally in Watford, elsewhere in the UK, and overseas. TAR March 2012

The Trustees are aware of the Charity Commission guidance on public benefft and are satisfied that the activrties outlined above cleady demonstrate that the charrty Is providing a benefrt to the public. Additlonal detslls of objacllvés and acllvltl88 Ioptlonal inforniationl A number of church personnel receive remuneration.. our Minister and cleaners. However. the vast majonty of our activities are run by members giving freely of their time as volunteers. You may ch003e to include further statements. where relevant, about.. policy on grantmaking. policy programme related investment. contribution made by volunleer5. TAR March 2012

Section D Achievements and performance Summary of the main achievements of the charity during the year As a leadership team, we meet once a month. firstly to consider the programme of events. uwlate us on financial matters, then consider any facilty matters arKI also respond to any ongoing matters. Our church membership has increased from elev8n members to twelve. The treasurer reported that totsl re￿IPtS for the year at £56.4K with a deficrt of £13.2K, this was primarily due to one main item not included in our original budget. The church hall sustained rainwater damage, as a result of a roof leak in De￿rnber 2022. This resulted in an unplanned repair cost totallin9 £16.8k. We have continued to engage wtth our mission partners dunng the year to update us on their work. We keep under review our commitment to all of our partners in light of their current need. Also, we continue to make one-off donations for Spe￿fiC needs. We continue wrth our close relationships with other churches in Wafford to promote the Christian faith across our town. Toddler Group. vthich meets on Friday momings, is a place Whe￿ the world comes into our church weekl Many who come along are a long way from their families across the wodd. The sessions are a buzz of activrty, bmth the opportunity to build relationships. Following Jesus, example of coming to people, we are able to 5UPPOrt people in their drfficulties and thus earn the right to move on to matters of faith. We Can be Jesus, visible presence to people by serving them. The multicultural and multilingual integration at Toddlers had been recognised, described by one attender as 'like heaven on earth". In tems of our facilities the main ttems to report for the past year are as follows." Firstly. as detailed about major expenditure was incurred in solving a roof leak in the church hall. Secondly, the membership took the de¢ision to continue to refurbish the Manse in advan￿ of our new Minister taking up their appointment from April 2023 As much as possible routine Maintenan￿ and safety tasks on both the church and church hall have continued throughout the year. During this coming financial year, the amount and type of facilities work that will be undertaking will inevrtable be InflUen￿d to a large degree by emerging demands and the ongoing work of ensure all properties are maintained and safe. In addition to activrties fonnally linked to the church, vanous members also served as volunteers in other local chanties and organisations, è.g., Altemats'ves Watford and New Hope Trust. TAR Mafch 2012

Section E Financial review Bri8f statsment of the charity's policy on reserves The church aims to maintain sufficient resep4es to enable us to meet our essential expenses for at least six months, together with consideration over any ongoing pension defictl liabilities, large scale facilities items, together with a general conts'ngency fund for unseen expenditure. Details of any funds materlally in deficit None Furth8r financial review details (Optional infomiation) You may choose to include additional information, where relevant about.. the charity's principal sourG8s of funds (including any fundraising); how 8xpendrture has supported the key objectives of Ihe tharity, investment policy and objedives including any ethical investment policy adopted. The church continues to raise funds which it needs to carry on its activities from wrthin rts own membership and congregation. It is not our policy to raise funds via WKler public appeal. The most signfficant expenses are the salary of a Minister (part-time). who leads and Cothordinates the church's activtties including the Sunday servI￿s and in mid-week.. to provide pastoral care for the congregation and other people: and to equip and encourage the membership in their lrfe, Christian wrtness. and seNice. The church expressed its part in the lrfe of the wider church by making donations to local, national. and intemational Christian organisations and societies wth aims and objectives compatible with the church's own charitable purpose. The church is 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 ¢hur¢h's expendrture, but nevertheless contribute substantially to the achievement of the church's objectives. The financial resutts for the year, together wrth a summary of the accounting policies adopted are set out in the accompanying financial statements. The Trustees are satisfied that they have sufficient reserves at the Balance Sheet date, together with ongoing income anticipated, lo enable the church to function effectively during the forthcoming year. Section G Declaration The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees, report above. Signed on behalf of the charlty's trustees Signaturè(s) [112&tsetL Full name(s) Position (eg Secretary, Chair. Elizabeth Gray Melvyn Finerty Secretary Treasurer Date TAR March 2012

ST JAMES ROAD BAPTIST CHURCH REGISTERED CHARITY No. 1140528 FINANCIAL STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30TH SEPTEMBER 2023 GENERAL RECEIPTS & PAYMENTS b￿Coul1T P40TE 2023 2022 RE￿IpTS.. WEEKLYOFFERINGS 85&04 Zl.541.07 PAYMENTS IPI UEiI i.soui IOm42A7 GIFTS zoj￿￿} INVESThIEI4TINCOME 79&09 iJJ83 RENTICHURCH. HALL & MJJ4SEI RAISED FOROThEII CAUSES JsJyo.00 14A23.(￿$ 7XiI.TrJ lo.￿1.91 56,42Z.$4 77.9>1.13 MINISTRY .02 9.699ffjD MISS1014 16M71.9Z 19.117.20 UPKEEP OF OIIJRCH IS.J24.52 13.742.75 ADMINISTNAIION 2&)l.OY 1742.67 69.592.55 45.￿1.70 5URPWSI 4JEFIQTFOR THÉ YEAA .J3J70.QI 3I689A3 BALAIICE BROUGHTFORWAAD 54321. 76,Y13AY TRANSFER YO AESEAWE FLINO 2.795.09 Sl,081.78 8ALANCECARRIEDFORWAAD 4Z.3￿.￿l 58,321.12 RÉSERVE RECEIPTS & PAYMENTS ACCOUP 2023 2022 OTHERRE(E￿ OIHERPAYMtNTS SURPLtSSI4)EFIOTFC41 T+IEIENJI ALANCE OROUGIITFORWAAD 20L14th39 tsO,IS8.61 IVANSFER FROM GEPIERAL Flmo 51,Q81.78 201.03&4B ZOI,140.39 STATEMENT OF ASSEtS AND LIABILFllES ASAT31YThI SEpTEm￿R 20 2023 2022 259.S61.51 GENÉRALACCOL*4T J56.Q2 S8.32X.12 RESERVEACCOLWf 20L240.39 2S9.S61.SI

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ST JAMES ROAD UPTIST CHURCH REGISTERED CHARITY No. 1140528 INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSYEES & MEMBERS OF ST JAMES ROAO WTIST CHURCH I rwrt on th••ctounts ol th•StJam•5 R•d 8•ptittawrth lorth•ywr 30th Sept•mlMr 2023 K s•t •1Jl In l & 2. R4spertlv• r•sponslbllltl•sof tntst•tsnd •x•mln The Stjomes Baptlsi trustees•re resp￿Ible101 the Prew1￿￿￿ ofthÈ •ccounts. The trwtees wslderth•t an •udlt ￿ not requlred forthls year under sedon 14412lof thtCh•rttles Aci 2011 Iihe 2011 Artl ondthbt ￿ 1Thdep￿ &umlnatSon Is needed. tt li my rt5ponslbllltyto'. Èxamlne theaccounts urKlersertlon 145 of thè 2011 A￿. to loliowthe pr0eed￿e$ lald dowh l the ¢&￿11 DlrettIonsi￿tTr by tho(tsrlty C•rrwnlth 145ISllbl ofthe2011 A￿. Ind to sthte whethtr pl1￿cUlar m•tt•s have tome to my•ttefitlort. 88slsof Independ•Trt exambner's report myt￿mInatIOn urrled out In •etord•ntÈwlth i•rnl Olrtttlorts by the(h•rlty Cofflffll¥skn. An ex•mln•don IrKludes a re¥lew of the ar￿¥￿In1 rewrds bythe St￿me$ o•d B•pVsi Owrth •r•d4 c•mp•rfson olthÈbt¢Uhts prtsènted wbth those re￿rds. It•lso ¢onsldorlon of arby unusual or dlsdowrosln th• xwunts, and seelt)8 expl•nèilo￿ Imm )+u ¥$ the trustÈs tonctrnln8 •rry 5uth mitters. The pr¢xedureJ uTrde￿ken th not pro¥ldeall the evldw th•1 would befeq¥lfed In w )udlt •ndfot)seouentt¥ no oplnSDn Is ilven asto whethtr thtaccourts prtsent •'tn and hlrvIe￿ Ind thE rewt h Ilffed tolTrw m•ttets set In trsutement below. Independent ex8mlner's ststement In connectlon my eNamSTratlon, no m•ttorh•swmeto rny •tteMIon: 111 whlth ilve4 me r¢•¥on•ble ¢•we to bdle¥e th•tln •rry rn•¢•d•l rwpertthefeguSrem&ts'. to ketp attouN￿￿1 retords In ttorthncÈwlth 130 01 the 2011 kl: •nd to prÈp•re ictounts whSth attordTAIth r•thrds Ind t4n¥ly •raKWrtln8 requlrements ofthe ZOII Act hbve not 121 to whlth, In myoplrAon.8It•￿fv shodd be &•n In oth t0￿bIt4 olthe •¢c•unts to be re•cled. SIGNED BY INDEPEIIDENTEXAMIIIER: NAME WITH (Wh￿FIcA￿oN ￿lD ￿.. ¢*OFFREY DUNNE 52 bYIHE Wc￿￿1 OATE". P¥.JtyfJ