## **BIGGLESWADE BAPTIST CHURCH** ## **ANNUAL REPORT** **FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2021** CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES Independent examiner's report on the accounts Section A Independent Examiner's Report Report to the trusteesl mernber8 of Biggleswade Baptist Church On accounts for the year ended 31 March 2021 Charity no lif any) 1144614 Set out on pages 2to9 I report lo the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity I'the Trust") for the year ended 3110312021. Responsibilities and As the charity trustees of the Trust, you are responsible for the preparation basis of report of the accounts acc￿dan￿ wth the requirements of the Charities Act 2071 I'lhe Acfl. I report in respect of my examination of the Trust's accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carying out my examination, I have followed the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(51{bl of the Act I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come lo my attention in conneelion with the examination which gives me cause to believe that in, any materi81 respect." accounting records were not kept in accordan￿ with section 130 of the Act or the accounts do not accord with the accounting records I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination lo which attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. Independent examiner's statement Signed: Date.. 1811212021 Name: Alison Smyth Relevant professional qualificationls) or body (if any): ICAEW Address: 4 High Street, Langford, Biggleswade, Bedfordshire, SG18 9RR ## **Trustees' Annual Report for the period** Period start date Period end date Day Month Year Day Month Year **From** 01 04 2020 **To** 31 03 2021 ## Section A Reference and administration details **Charity name** Biggleswade Baptist Church **Other names charity is known by Registered charity number (if any)** 1144614 **Charity's principal address** 24 London Road Biggleswade Beds **Postcode** SG18 8EB ## **Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity** |1
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**whole year **|**Name of person (or body) entitled**
**to appoint trustee (ifany)**| |---|---|---|---|---| ||Rev Martin Ceaser|Minister||| ||Mr Cliff Andrews|||| ||Mrs Ellen Andrews|Children and family
worker||| ||Mrs Clare Botterill|||| ||Mrs Alison Ertl|Administrator|To 17 November 2020|| ||Mr Gareth Godfrey|||| ||Mr John Ingrey|Treasurer||| ||Mrs Gill Reeves|||| ||Mr Mike Sladen|||| ||Mr Bill Swale|||| ||Mr Julian Thomas|||| ||Mr Kevin Wilkes|||| ||Mrs Yvonne Tobin||From 17 November 2020|| ||Mrs Ibim Banigo||From 20 April 2021|| |||||| |||||| |||||| |||||| |||||| |||||| ## **Names of the trustees for the charity, if any, (for example, any custodian trustees)** **Name Dates acted if not for whole year** 2 **Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information) Type of adviser Name Address** ## **Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information)** ## **Section B Structure, governance and management** ## **Description of the charity’s trusts** Standard Baptist Union Constitution adopted 2009 Type of governing document (eg. trust deed, constitution) Church fellowship of 120 members and approx. 200 total congregation How the charity is constituted (eg. trust, association, company) Appointed by Annual Church members ’ meeting held in June. Trustee selection methods - (eg. appointed by, elected by) ## **Additional governance issues (Optional information)** Child protection Policy is in place based on national Baptist Union You **may choose** to include guidelines. All youth workers hold CPC accreditation. additional information, where relevant, about: The Church is in membership of the Baptist Union of Great Britain and is a member of the Evangelical Alliance. - policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees; The Church is also a partner with other churches in Biggleswade through Biggleswade Churches Together. - the ch arity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works; Monthly leadership meetings are held involving all trustees to consider the on-going work of the Church and any relevant governance and operational issues that may arise. During ‘Lockdown’ periods remote meetings have been held using ‘ZOOM’ software . - relationship with any related parties; - t rustees’ consideration of major risks and the system and procedures to manage them. 3 ## **Section C 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 may also advance education and **Summary of the objects of the** carry out other charitable purposes in the United Kingdom and/or **charity set out in its** other parts of the world. **governing document** ||**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 may also advance education and
carry out other charitable purposes in the United Kingdom and/or
other parts of the world.| |**Summary of the main**
**activities undertaken for the**
**public benefit in relation to**
**these objects (include within**
**this section the statutory**
**declaration that trustees have**
**had regard to the guidance**
**issued by the Charity**
**Commission on public**
**benefit)**|Weekly meetings on Sundays . During the week small groups meet for
bible study, prayer and fellowship. During Covid restrictions, meetings
have been streamed over the Internet.
The church runs a Baby Group and Toddler group which provides
support and play facilities for a large number of families in Biggleswade.,
these have been on ‘hold’ during the Covid pandemic.
Weekly lunchtime meetings are arranged in the town’s middle schools for
pupils with a relevant topic theme. These have been on hold during the
Covid pandemic.
Regular mid-week lunch time and afternoon meetings are held to provide
fellowship opportunities for residents of Biggleswade, again these have
not been held during the Covid restrictions..
Breakfast Club for children aged 8–11 years normally runs once a
month, with food and games. This will re-start after Covid restrictions are
lifted.
A ‘Mens Breakfast’ is normallyheld monthly on Saturday morning and
attracts between 25 - 30 men for a full breakfast and an opportunity for
conversation and sharing together. Asimilar ‘Ladies Breakfast” meeting
is held on the subsequent Saturday morning with around 45 ladies
attending. These will re-start once Covid restrictions are lifted.
A Holiday Bible Club is arranged during the first week of the annual
school summer holidays for 240 children involving bible teaching, games,
craft and music. Applications for places are often oversubscribed.
The Church is also involved with the other churches in Biggleswade to
facilitate the joint worship service on Good Friday, supporting the Town
Christmas Lights event, Christian Aid and other joint events.
Biggleswade Baptist Church is the local centre for a food aid Food Bank
in conjunction with the local social services and is supported by food gifts
by local supermarket collection points and other organisations. This has
continued throughout the Covid pandemic.
Biggleswade Baptist Church seeks to serve the community in which it is
situated and to share God’s love with the town. The Trustees review the
church activities to ensure that this is a primary aim.| **Additional details of objectives and activities (Optional information)** 4 The Church through voluntary giving, supports a full time minister and the part time office manager and a full time Church and Community worker. A part time Children and Family worker and full time Youth Worker are employed by the Church. A tenth of all general income is given to five Christian charitable organisations supporting work both in UK and overseas developing nations. You **may choose** to include further statements, where relevant, about: All support activities and work in the church is provided voluntarily by the church members and congregation. Over 70 volunteers are normally involved with the annual Holiday Bible Club. During Lockdown restrictions this was replaced with on-line activities. - policy on grantmaking; - policy programme related investment; - contribution made by volunteers. The church also hosts the weekly bereavement support group run by trained councillors. A Drop-in-Centre and Community Hub was opened in February on a large new housing estate in Biggleswade to provide a contact point for residents. This has had limited opening during Covid restrictions. 5 Section D Achievements and performance **Summary of the main** Open worship and teaching meetings held on Sundays and mid week, **achievements of the charity** these have been streamed on line or held using internet meeting **during the year** software. Sunday Club activities for young people Food Bank support in conjunction with the local organisations. A pioneer Drop-in-Centre and Community Hub was opened in a commercial office/retail facility in the main square of the very large new Kings Reach housing estate under construction on the east side of Biggleswade. This is staffed by volunteers and the Church and Community Worker to provide support for families and signposting to other agencies. This has continued during lockdown restrictions on an appointment basis only. 6 ## **Section E Financial review** The charity normally maintains a bank deposit account of funds to cover **Brief statement of the** unexpected requirements. This deposit sum is targeted to have a **charity’s policy on reserves** minimum value equivalent to an average monthly expenditure. Under lockdown requirements personal attendance at services will be significantly restricted and this may have an influence on direct voluntary giving. **Details of any funds materially in deficit** ## **Further financial review details (Optional information)** You **may choose** to include additional information, where relevant about: - the chari ty’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising); - how expenditure has supported the key objectives of the charity; - investment policy and objectives including any ethical investment policy adopted. ## **Section F Other optional information** ## **Section G Declaration** **The trustees declare that they have approved the tr ustees’ report ab ove.** **Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees** **Signature(s)** **Full name(s)** John Ingrey **Position (eg Secretary, Chair,** Treasurer **etc)** **Date** 18/12/2021 7 **----- Start of picture text -----**
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Biggleswade Baptist Church 1144614
Receipts and payments accounts CC16a
For the period Period start date Period end date
To
from 01/04/2020 31/03/2021
Section A Receipts and payments
Unrestricted Restricted Endowment
Total funds Last year
funds funds funds
to the nearest
to the nearest £ to the nearest £ to the nearest £ to the nearest £
£
A1 Receipts
General Offering 24,208 - - 24,208 32,577
Covenanted Income - General 158,454 - - 158,454 125,055
Donations - Restricted - 7,967 - 7,967 20,078
Bequests and legacies - - - - -
Bank Interest Received 9 - - 9 65
Use of Premises - - - - 1,828
Training Income and Support - - - - -
Holiday Bible Club Subscriptions - - - - 3,113
Saturday Bible Club Subscriptions - - - - -
Living Water and Soul Survivor - - - - 755
Other Income 1,830 400 - 2,230 6,289
Sub total (Gross income for AR) 184,501 8,367 - 192,868 189,760
A2 Asset and investment sales,
(see table).
- - - - -
Sub total - - - - -
Total receipts 184,501 8,367 - 192,868 189,760
A3 Payments
Wages and Salaries (Incl NIC) 101,802 - - 101,802 101,868
Training and Conference Costs 655 - - 655 4,400
Travel Expenses 505 - - 505 1,631
Membership Fees and Subscriptions 1,669 - - 1,669 1,337
Catering Expenses 186 - - 186 2,154
Printing, Postage and Stationery 1,320 - - 1,320 1,326
Teaching Materials and Study Books 916 - - 916 906
Visiting Preachers 150 - - 150 450
Outreach Costs 1,501 - - 1,501 3,121
Holiday Bible Club Costs 77 - - 77 4,974
Other Direct Activity Costs 2,284 1,107 - 3,391 14,267
Building Maintenance 7,300 - - 7,300 16,560
Rent 7,200 - - 7,200 -
Light, Heat and Rates 8,071 - - 8,071 7,396
Insurance 2,689 - - 2,689 2,562
Telephone Costs 1,512 - - 1,512 1,540
Pension Costs 21,152 - - 21,152 22,124
Consultancy Fees - - - - 6,309
Grants 17,849 894 - 18,743 30,291
Sub total 176,838 2,001 - 178,839 223,216
A4 Asset and investment
purchases, (see table)
Assets - - - - -
Sub total - - - - -
Total payments 176,838 2,001 - 178,839 223,216
Net of receipts/(payments) 7,663 6,366 - 14,029 (33,456)
A5 Transfers between funds - - - - -
A6 Cash funds last year end 26,928 4,320 - 31,248 64,704
Cash funds this year end 34,591 10,686 - 45,277 31,248
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|**Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period**|**Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period**|**Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period**|| |---|---|---|---| |**Categories**
Signed by one or two trustees on
behalf of all the trustees
**B5 Liabilities**
**B3 Investment assets**
**B2 Other monetary assets**
**B4 Assets retained for the**
**charity’s own use**
**B1 Cash funds**|**Details**
**Details**
**_Total cash funds_**
(agree balances with receipts and payments
account(s))
Cash at bank
**Details**
Garage Conversion
Chairs
Sound, visual and music equipment
Computer equipment
Chairs 2018-19
Acer TC-885 Intel Core i5 desktop PC 1TB
HDD 128GB SSD 26/05/2020
19/09/2020 Laptop for J Sharman
02/11/2020 Song Pro Computer A
Anderson
**Details**
**Details**
Signature|**Unrestricted**
**funds**
**Restricted**
**funds**
**to nearest £**
**to nearest £**
**34,591**
**10,686**
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**-**
**-**
**-**
**34,591**
**10,686**
OK
OK
**Unrestricted**
**funds**
**Restricted**
**funds**
**to nearest £**
**to nearest £**
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**Fund to which**
**asset belongs**
**Cost (optional)**
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**Fund to which**
**asset belongs**
**Cost (optional)**
General
**19,857**
General
**11,056**
General
**3,865**
General
**1,269**
General
**864**
General
**579**
General
**499**
General
**719**
**-**
**Fund to which**
**liability relates**
**Amount due**
**(optional)**
**-**
**-**
**-**
Print Name
J Ingrey|**Endowment**
**funds**
**to nearest £**
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**-**| ||||**-**| ||||OK| ||||**Endowment**
**funds**
**to nearest £**
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**Current value**
**(optional)**
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**(optional)**
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**When due**
**(optional)**
Date of
approval
18/12/2021| 9 ## **Virtual Cabinet Portal Digital Signatures** ## **Digital Signature Verification** You can verify that this is a genuine Virtual Cabinet Document Portal signed document by uploading it to the following secure web page: https://www.virtualcabinetportal.com/VerifySignedDocument ## **Signature Dates and Times** All dates and times shown in the signatures below are expressed in Coordinated Universal Time (UTC), which is generally equivalent to GMT. You can find out more about UTC at the following web page: http://www.virtualcabinetportal.com/WhatIsUTC ## **Signature 1** Signed by John Ingrey using authentication code ZlpJd2ReZyRcVVFv at IP address 86.11.10.253, on 2021/12/18 21:53:15 Z. John Ingrey's e-mail address is: john.ingrey@ntlworld.com.