SUNDON PARK BAPTIST CHURCH ANNUAL REPORT 2021
At the beginning of the year 2021, following the government announcement of a third lockdown, the church did not have an in-persons service, and as such our Sunday Services were held via Zoom. The church restarted in-persons services on 21[st] March 2021.
The Church was unable to carry out most of our community events such as indoor bowls and Keep Fit, Tots and Mums, Rhyme Time and Singing Café until a risk assessment was carried out on how these events can be safely restarted after the Covid-19 restrictions were lifted. After the risk assessments were carried out, Singing Café was restarted in October 2021 and Indoors bowls and Keep Fit restarted in December 2021. Tots and Mums, Rhyme Time was not restarted.
Courses organised over the year included a Witness Course run by Church of England Revd Chris Lane, baptismal course, fruitfulness in the frontline course and flower arranging session.
Heather Pryce and Ella were baptised on 3[rd] October 2021 after they were able to demonstrate full understanding of the reason why they were making the choice to be baptised.
Beacon Groups
The three Beacon Groups met virtually through the year. The Beacons of Prayer which began in the period of Lent 2020 continued for the rest of the year.
2021 Events
On 4[th] September 2021, an ordination service was held for Charmaine Mhlanga after the church members voted to call her to be our Minister.
The other events that were held during the year included a Maundy Meal/quiz night, Harvest Gift Day and Carols by Candlelight service. During Easter, a banner was displayed outside the church thanking the NHS.
IMPORTANT DEVELOPMENT/CHANGES IN 2021
On 28[th] February 2021, the church members unanimously agreed that we refurbish the church. A Refurbishment Working Party was formed. The Refurbishment Working Party was tasked with the responsibility to explore options in relation to refurbishing or redeveloping the church building.
A new Church Reserves Policy was drafted to align with the Ministerial Terms of Appointment which specified a period of six months notice to be given. The new draft Reserves Policy was unanimously approved on 26[th] June 2021.
The Terms of Appointment appointing Charmaine Mhlanga as our full time Church Minister from 1[st] July 2021 was signed by the Church Secretary and Charmaine Mhlanga.
On 28[th] November 2021, the church members unanimously approved the Trustees’ recommendation to make a 2.04% increase of our minister’s stipend to take effect from 1[st] January 2022.
Breakfast Battery Boxes
The Breakfast Battery Boxes which began in December 2020 continued in 2021. During the pandemic, we delivered to individuals and families who were shielding or physically unable to access the hub. We have continued to do deliveries in Sundon Park, Marsh Farm (Northwell), Hockwell Ring, Lewsey Farm and Leagrave. We have had times that we have distributed in the city centre where families have been in desperate need for food, in these circumstances, we have also signposted people to Luton Food Bank and Salvation Army.
Bereavement
On 28[th] January 2021, one of our longest serving church members, Jim Fraser sadly passed away. Jim’s funeral service held in the church took place on 26[th] February 2021. Jim was such an amazing blessing to the church and his death was a great loss.
We also lost Anja Muriel Arrowsmith on 18[th] July 2021. Anja started coming to Sundon Park Baptist Church through Singing Café and was such a blessing to the church and her death was a great loss to dear friends and family.
Leaders of God
Leaders of God restarted on 10[th] October 2021.
Pastoral Care Groups
The Pastoral Care groups have continued to function by staying in touch with regular attendees by telephone as well as giving prayer support.
Christmas
We delivered Christmas cards to the whole estate inviting people to our Christmas services. We had an onsite Carols by Candlelight Service on the 24[th] December 2021 from 6pm-7pm attended by church folks and the Sundon Park community. The Leaders of God Team met to review the planned Jesus Party in light of the current COVID-19 restrictions, increase in transmission of the omicron
variant, limited volunteers and insufficient practice and rehearsal time. In light of these issues, the event was cancelled.
Church Services
The year began with a fresh lockdown. The in-persons church services after it restarted were held onsite and via Zoom for those who were unable to attend in person. The services that were held in the church in 2021 continued to be subjected to all the government guidance on the necessary health and safety precautions.
The church continued to see new people regularly attending services.
Through the year 2021, the church was committed to listening to God and continuing to grow in our faith so that we are fully equipped to share it with others. The church shared the good news of Jesus to our community in word and in action.
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SUNDON PARK BAPTIST CHURCH
FINANCIAL STATEMENT (INCLUDING RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS ACCOUNTS) FOR THE YEAR TO 31 DECEMBER 2021
Notes Unrestricted Designated Restricted 2021 2020
Funds £ Funds £ Funds £ £ £
GENERAL RECEIPTS & PAYMENTS ACCOUNT
Receipts
Voluntary Giving 38,566 0 38,566 35,880
Income Tax recovered on gifts 6,348 6,348 6,304
Raised for other causes 262 262 362
Receipts from Church & Community Events 0 0 0
Gift day 0 0 0
Investment income/bank interest 30 30 52
Other Receipts 185 185 0
Total Receipts 45,129 0 262 45,391 42,599
Payments
Charitable Activities 33,403 33,403 23,790
Grants to Other Causes 4,370 0 4,370 4,820
Cost of Generating Funds 0 0 0
Administration 1,001 1,001 757
Other Payments 0 0 100
Total Payments 34,404 4,370 0 38,774 29,467
Net Receipts/(Payments) 10,724 (4,370) 262 6,616 13,132
Transfers between Funds 2 0 0 0 0 0
Cash funds brought forward at 31 December 2020 49,190 0 0 49,190 36,048
Cash funds carried forward at 31 December 2021/2020 59,914 (4,370) 0 262 0 55,806 49,180
THE BEACON PROJECT RECEIPTS & PAYMENTS ACCOUNT
Receipts 32,433 0 (901) 31,531 29,902
Payments 27,775 0 0 27,775 38,674
Net Receipts/(Payments) 4,658 0 (901) 3,756 (8,772)
Transfers between Funds 2 0 0 0 0 0
Cash funds brought forward at 31 December 2020 19,931 0 1,351 21,283 30,055
Cash funds carried forward at 31 December 2021/2020 24,589 0 450 25,039 21,283
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SUNDON PARK BAPTIST CHURCH
STATEMENT OF ASSETS & LIABILITIES AT 31 DECEMBER 2021
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Notes Unrestricted Designated Restricted
Funds £ Funds £ Funds £ 2021 2020
£ £
Cash Funds
Santander 40,868.48 34,282
Santander 1494.85 1,492
Baptist Union Deposit Account 13442.76 13,416
Christian Aid Foundation (cash account) 9,070 4,880
CAF Gold account 16,075 15,351
CAF Gold Client account 0 1,051
0 0 0 80,951 70,473
Represented by
Beacon Project Account 25,145 21,283
General Fund 55,806 49,190
0 0 0 80,951 70,473
Other monetary assets 0
Non-monetary assets held for investment purposes 0
Held for Church's own use 3
Freehold properties known as:
Sundon Park Baptist Church 1,068,460 1,068,460 1,056,835
Furniture, fixtures & fittings, equipment 57,728 57,728 57,043
Newns Building (community hall) 1,047,304 1,047,304 1,035,909
Furniture, fistures & fittings, equipment 16,535 16,535 16,339
The Manse, 244 Sundon Park Road LU3 3AL 206,904 206,904 197,241
2,396,931 2,396,931 2,363,367
Liabilities
Estimated Electrical Consumption 0 14,000
Outstanding balance on Baptist Union loan 275,241 286,871
275,241 300,871
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The attached notes form part of these financial statements
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2021
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1 Accounting Policies
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The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the Statement of Recommended Practice (SORP 2015)
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2 The associated fund movements are detailed on a separate sheet
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3 Property held for the Church's own use consist of a suite of Church buildings including one hall and its contents, together with a detached Manse situated behind the church. Each is included on the basis of the current insurance valuation
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The modular 2 storey church/community hall (Newns Building) is now complete and in full operation.
Detail of Movements Between Funds
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General Fund Development Building
Grants to Raised for Fund Fund
Other Causes Other Causes
Date Reason for Movement Unrestricted Designated Restricted Designated Designated Restricted
Grants toother causes -4,370.00 4,370.00
Total Movements (4,370.00) 4,370.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2021 (continued)
Receipts and Payments Analysis Unrestricted Designated Restricted Total Total
Notes Funds Funds Funds 2021 2020
GENERAL FUND RECEIPTS & PAYMENTS ACCOUNT
Receipts
Voluntary Giving
Weekly Offerings 38,566 38,566 35,880
Donations and other voluntary income 0 0 0
Gift Day 0 0 0 0
Income tax recovered on gifts 6,348 6,348 6,304
Raised for other causes 262 262 362
Receipts from Church & Community Events 0 0 0
Generated funds
Investment receipts/bank interest 30 30 52
Other Receipts 185 185 0
Total Receipts 45,129 0 262 45,391 42,599
Payments
Charitable Activities
Public Worship 300 300 100
Cost of Pastorate 24,673 24,673 16,594
Upkeep of Manse
Maintenance 0 0 0
Council Tax 1,068 1,068 1,387
Buildings Insurance 308 308 294
Pastoral Care 0 0 0
Church & Community Events 854 854 792
Upkeep of Church premises
Utilities 4,484 4,484 1,898
Maintenance & cleaning 382 382 235
Insurance 1,334 1,334 0
Youth & Children's Work 0 0 0
Conferences & Training 0 0 2,490
Cost of generating funds 0 0 0
Administration
Telephone 0 0 0
Stationery 211 211 71
Licences & Subscriptions 538 538 481
Website 253 253 205
Other Payments 0 0 100
Grants to Other Causes 4,370 0 4,370 4,820
Total Payments 34,404 4,370 0 38,774 29,467
Net Receipts/(Payments) 10,724 (4,370) 262 6,616 13,132
Transfers between Funds 0 0 0 0 0
Cash funds brought forward at 31 December 2020 49,190 0 0 49,190 36,048
Cash funds carried forward at 31 December 2021/20 59,914 (4,370) 262 55,806 49,180
THE BEACON PROJECT RECEIPTS & PAYMENTS ACCOUNT
Receipts
Grants & Donations Received 32,433 0 (901) 31,531 29,902
Payments 27,775 0 0 27,775 38,674
Net Receipts/(Payments) 4,658 0 (901) 3,756 (8,772)
Transfers between Funds 0 0 0 0
Cash funds brought forward at 31 December 2020 19,931 0 1,351 21,283 30,055
Cash funds carried forward at 31 December 2021/20 24,589 0 450 25,039 21,283
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