ANNUAL REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2021
SOUTHALL BAPTIST CHURCH
CHARITY REGISTRATION NUMBER 1147013
Independent Examiners Ltd Unit 2 The Broadbridge Business Centre Delling Lane Bosham PO18 8NF
SOUTHALL BAPTIST CHURCH
CONTENTS OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2021
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| Legal and Administrative Information | 3 |
| Trustees' Report | 4 to 6 |
| Independent Examiner's Report on the Accounts | 7 |
| Statement of Financial Activities | 8 |
| Balance Sheet | 9 |
| Notes to the Accounts | 10 to 17 |
SOUTHALL BAPTIST CHURCH
LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION
CHARITY NUMBER
1147013
START OF FINANCIAL YEAR END OF FINANCIAL YEAR
01 January 2021
END OF FINANCIAL YEAR 31 December 2021 TRUSTEES AT 31 DECEMBER 2021 Boyd Williams Douglas Rundell Christine Streets Lal Masih David Streets Susan Welch ELDERS Boyd V Williams Lal Masih David Streets DEACONS Douglas Rundell Paul Pervez Shaleem Asghar Kathleen Colemack Sergio Bragga Simro Sidhu Susan Welch Alberio Vieira Wendy Ho (Resigned 3/6/21) Parveen Aneel
The Trustees are appointed by church members at an annual church meeting.
GOVERNING INSTRUMENT
The church is governed by its own constitution and rules as approved at the church members' meeting.
REGISTRATION DATE
25th April 2012
OBJECTS The Church exists to proclaim the Christian faith and to serve the local community through its work and witness. Its purpose is to turn people into fully devoted followers of Jesus Christ.
CORRESPONDENCE ADDRESS Mrs Christine Streets Southall Baptist Church Western Road Southall Middlesex UB2 5DS PRIMARY BANKERS Barclays Bank Southall Branch Hounslow INDEPENDENT EXAMINER Donna Leppitt Independent Examiners Ltd Unit 2 The Broadridge Business Centre Delling Lane Bosham PO18 8NF
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SOUTHALL BAPTIST CHURCH
TRUSTEES' REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2021
OBJECTS AND ACTIVITIES
As a church we were able to reopen in May with limited numbers attending.
We adapted to this new situation. Sunday services continue to be streamed by YouTube and a mid-week meeting continues to take place on Zoom. Very few church meetings have been held. Members have used online banking to give. Members that are without digital communication have been contacted by telephone and post including a monthly church letter. People have visited the elderly and infirm where they can on a regular basis. Pastoral care of the local congregations has been carried out by the local pastors. We have still been unable to carry out our Homeless ministry but the Senior Citizens recommenced in April.
The Sunday morning services are normally conducted in English. Other congregations which come under the umbrella of Southall Baptist Church are carried out in their mother tongues of Punjabi/Urdu/Portuguese/Lingala/Kachin.
Being aware of the Commissions guidance on public benefit and in particular the specific guidance on Charities for the advancement of religion people are encouraged to live out their faith by taking part in worship and prayer learning about the Gospel and developing their knowledge and trust in Jesus.
WORSHIP AND PRAYER
Prayer groups are normally available throughout the week giving people the opportunity for quiet times, but these too have been carried out online.
As of 31 December 2021, there were 241 church members. These numbers would not necessarily reflect the true attendance at services as these are also attended by non-members.
We would normally carry out dedication services for new-born children and adult baptism by immersion following a person becoming a Christian. In normal times we are licensed to register Marriages and Blessing of Marriages (following Registry Office weddings). Funeral services for members of the church family and the community are taken.
CHURCH
Due to the pandemic proposed renovations to the building were put on hold except for the complete reflooring of the main church.
PASTORAL CARE
A Seniors Group runs two mornings a week in the building together with café facilities. This serves the local community. Fixtures and fitments for this are the responsibility of the church. Fire, Health and Safety regulations are complied with.
Sunday schools recommenced in September but numbers have been far lower than before the pandemic.
MISSION AND EVANGELISM
Several congregations have been set up under the umbrella of Southall Baptist Church where the pastors of these small congregations have needed visas. To encourage these congregations, it has necessitated in the church successfully applying for a further four-year sponsorship licence for Tier 2 Minister of Religion from the UK Border Agency. The ethnic diversity of the church enriches church life. We are closely related to the local Medical Centre. The Kachin Church which meets in the Hammond Road building are still trying to buy these premises which we hold in trust.
FINANCE
Total receipts of unrestricted funds were £74,823.
Total receipts of restricted funds were £3,996. These were gifts for specific purposes, Asian Convention, The Baptist World Mission (Birthday Scheme), Seniors, Sunday School and ROPE.
We carried forward £258,543. Building Fund stood at £3,821.
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SOUTHALL BAPTIST CHURCH
TRUSTEES' REPORT (continued) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2021
FINANCE (continued)
For most of the year giving continues to largely be made through online banking which has been separately annotated. Following the restrictions due to the pandemic the Christian International Community Hayes (Hayes Methodist Church) were not able to meet until the latter part of the year which has meant a reduced income for them. The accounts were balanced each month.
By the end of 2021 our Payroll consisted of 6 pastors/workers, one of which is funded through their own congregation giving and passing through the account of Southall Baptist Church. Tax, National Insurance Contributions and Employers National Insurance Contributions were paid through Southall Baptist Church. Two pastors are enrolled on the NEST pension scheme. We were also able to continue to take advantage of the Government Job Retention Scheme for two of our employees. This continued until September when they recommenced work.
The buildings of the former Baptist Churches at Harmondsworth and Hatton Road, Bedfont were under the umbrella of Southall Baptist Church. We continue to be responsible for Harmondsworth Baptist Church but following heavy winds in August the roof of Hatton Road, Bedfont was destroyed and the building is now the responsibility of the London Baptist Property Board.
The church property at 25 Tilney Road is let to a church family, as is a flat at the rear of the church. All income and payments for the latter two properties are passed through the Church Rent Account.
GOVERNANCE
The church is a member of the London Baptist Association, The Baptist Union of Great Britain and The Evangelical Alliance.
Leaders of the main church have met weekly online to discuss pastoral matters.
The deacons/trustees would normally meet bi-monthly mainly to discuss and implement the administration of the church and its buildings. These meetings have been online.
From the middle of the year more face-to-face meetings are being held including church and deacons meetings.
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SOUTHALL BAPTIST CHURCH
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FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2021
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SOUTHALL BAPTIST CHURCH
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER’S REPORT ON THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2021
Report to the trustees/ members of Southall Baptist Church on the accounts for the year ended 31st December 2021.
Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner
The charity's trustees are responsible 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 needed.
It is my responsibility to:
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examine the accounts under section 145 of the Charities Act,
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to follow the procedures laid down in the general Directions given by the Charity Commission (under section 145(5)(b) of the Charities Act, and
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to state whether particular matters have come to my attention.
Basis of independent examiner’s statement
My examination was carried out in accordance with general directions given by the Charity Commission. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts, and seeking explanations from the trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit, and consequently no opinion is given as to whether the accounts present a ‘true and fair’ view and the report is limited to those matters set out in the statement below.
Independent examiner's statement
In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention
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which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in, any material respect, the requirements:
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to keep accounting records in accordance with section 130 of the Charities Act; and
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to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and comply with the accounting requirements of the Charities Act
have not been met; or
- to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
Donna Leppitt Independent Examiners Ltd Unit 2 The Broadridge Business Centre Delling Lane Bosham PO18 8NF Date: 23rd October 2022
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SOUTHALL BAPTIST CHURCH
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2021
| Notes INCOME AND ENDOWMENT FROM: Donations & Legacies 3a Investment Income 3b Charitable Activities 3c Other Income 3d TOTAL INCOME EXPENDITURE ON: Costs of Charitable Activities 4a Costs of Generating Funds 4b NET INCOME/ EXPENDITURE Balances Brought Forward Prior Year adjustment BALANCES CARRIED FORWARD NET MOVEMENT IN FUNDS RESOURCES EXPENDED TRANSFERS BETWEEN FUNDS |
Unrestricted Restricted Total Total Funds Funds 2021 2020 £ £ £ £ 71,672 3,996 75,668 76,504 1 - 1 63 11,800 - 11,800 10,200 3,797 - 3,797 5,083 |
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| 87,270 3,996 91,266 91,851 |
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| 44,797 22,719 67,516 41,040 35,313 - 35,313 41,882 |
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| 80,110 22,719 102,829 82,922 |
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| 7,160 (18,724) (11,563) 8,929 - - - - |
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| 7,160 (18,724) (11,563) 8,929 |
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| 254,812 34,593 289,405 280,476 (6,912) - (6,912) - |
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| 255,060 15,870 270,930 289,405 |
Movements on all reserves and all recognised gains and losses are shown above. All of the charity's operations are classed as continuing.
The notes form part of these financial statements, found on pages: 10 to 17
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SOUTHALL BAPTIST CHURCH BALANCE SHEET AS AT 31 DENBER 2021 unrt¥t Rstrrt Fund Fund Totsl Total 31-DK-21 31-Dec-20 NLt Tangible Assets I8500 185.800 185.800 Current As9ets Debt(S & epaYMentS Cash at baETrk and in hand 12,447 58,133 12.447 74,003 15,870 104.865 870 CrndltOf5: amtsjnts faling due thin e year NET CURRENT ASSETS 1.320 1,320 1,260 69,260 15,870 85.130 103,605 TOTAL ASSETS ks current 255.060 14870 270.930 289A05 Cr•ditors: amounts faukng due in mLYe one yeor FUNDS OF ThE CMARrrY General Funds trirt fvTrds 255,060 255,060 15,870 254,812 34.593 15.870 TOTAL FVNDS 70 289 Approved bytheTrustees ..........................Q..i.o.&knll 2 0 22 Slond Lf4 thew behbYTrust.. Prlnt&J Name: Boyb epafi )
SOUTHALL BAPTIST CHURCH
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2021
1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES
a) Basis of Preparation
The financial statements have been prepared on the historical cost convention (as modified to include the revaluation of investments) in accordance with the Charities Act 2011, Statement of Recommended Practice - "Accounting and Reporting by Charities" (SORP 2015), applicable accounting standards. The accounts have been prepared on a going concern basis. The charity meets the definition of a public benefit entity under FRS 102, and being a small charity has claimed exemption under Section 1a not to prepare a cash flow statement.
b) Donations are accounted for gross when received.
c) Legacies
Legacies are accounted for when their receipt is certain and can be properly quantified.
d) Investment Income
Investment income is included in the accounts in the year it is receivable.
e) Fund Raising and Publicity Costs
The church does not make formal appeals for funds, and expenditure on these items is therefore not material.
f) Grants Payable
The church makes grants to other organisations whose charitable objects complement its work. They are accounted for in the year in which they are paid.
g) Governance Costs
This represents direct expenditure on the governance of the church. Most of the management is carried out without charge by volunteers. This intangible cost is not included in the Statement of Financial Activities since there is no measurable cost to volunteers for their service.
h) Fixed Assets
The church premises are included in the balance sheet at Insurance value because reliable cost information is not available, and valuation would incur significant costs which would be onerous compared with the additional benefit gained by the user of the accounts.
Furniture and Equipment in the church premises is included at cost or net realisable value.
i) Depreciation
Depreciation has not been charged on the Church or Manse premises, because in the opinion of the Trustees, the residual value of the asset is not less than the original cost price.
Depreciation on other fixed assets are calculated to write off the cost on a reducing balance basis over their expected useful life, at the following rates:
Equipment 25%
j) Investment Assets
Quoted investments are stated at market value. All other investment assets are shown at cost price.
k) Changes in Accounting policies and previous accounts
There has been no change to the accounting policies (variation rules and methods of accounting) since last year, and no changes to the previous accounts.
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SOUTHALL BAPTIST CHURCH
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2021
2. TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS
| Additions Charge for the Year At 31 December 2021 Net Book Value At 31 December 2021 At 1 January 2021 At 31 December 2021 Accumulated Depreciation At 1 January 2021 Cost At 1 January 2021 |
Buildings Equipment 2021 £ £ £ 185,800 33,549 219,349 - - - |
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| 185,800 33,549 219,349 |
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| - 33,549 33,549 - - - |
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| - 33,549 33,549 |
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| 185,800 - 185,800 |
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| 185,800 - 185,800 |
All fixed assets are used for direct charitable purposes. Some of the furniture, computers and equipment is used both for direct charitable purposes and the management and administration of the church.
The annual commitments under non-cancelling operating leases and capital commitments are as follows:
31st December 2021 : None 31st December 2020 : None
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SOUTHALL BAPTIST CHURCH
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2021
3. INCOMING RESOURCES
| Note c) Trading Activities d) Other Income a) Donations & Legacies General Offerings and Donations Sundry Offerings Unrestricted Gift Aid BGC Restricted Income: Building Fund Earmarked Accounts b) Investment Income Interest Received Other Churches Subsidary Accounts Rents HMRC JRS Grant |
Unrestricted Restricted Total Total Funds Funds 2021 2020 £ £ £ £ 16,688 - 16,688 13,078 864 - 864 2,204 46,580 - 46,580 51,702 - 600 600 2,463 - 2,885 2,885 2,832 7,540 - 7,540 3,684 - 511 511 543 |
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| 71,672 3,996 75,668 76,504 |
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| 1 - 1 63 |
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| 1 - 1 63 |
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| 11,800 - 11,800 10,200 |
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| 11,800 - 11,800 10,200 |
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| 3,797 - 3,797 5,083 |
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| 3,797 - 3,797 5,083 |
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SOUTHALL BAPTIST CHURCH
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2021
4. RESOURCES EXPENDED
| Note EXPENDITURE (CONTINUED) b) Cost of Generating Funds Speakers Sundry Expenditure Telephone Utilities: Gas Electric Water Wages & Salaries a) Charitable Activities Bedfont Catering Cleaning Depreciation Fabric Gifts Other Churches Home Mission Fund & Baptist Insurance Mission Building Fund Earmarked Accounts Other Churches Subsidary Accounts Office PHS/ADT (Water heater/Alarm system) Rent: Council Tax Property Expenses Professional Fees Bank Charges Restricted Expenditure: Governance costs:-* Independent Examiner Fee |
Unrestricted Restricted Total Total Funds Funds 2021 2020 £ £ £ £ 267 - 267 262 1,115 - 1,115 356 962 - 962 2,676 - - - - 2,965 - 2,965 7,347 2,055 - 2,055 - - - - - 3,058 - 3,058 5,719 1,800 - 1,800 1,800 2,432 - 2,432 2,421 3,154 - 3,154 - 270 - 270 888 1,009 - 1,009 1,236 - - - - 1,104 - 1,104 1,043 18,728 - 18,728 1,389 5,508 - 5,508 4,053 309 - 309 284 - 15,968 15,968 4,770 - 2,452 2,452 2,741 - 3,798 3,798 1,746 - 501 501 1,048 60 - 60 1,260 |
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| 44,797 22,719 67,516 41,040 |
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| 400 - 400 391 - - - 582 888 - 888 1,185 - - - 3,237 3,329 - 3,329 1,535 413 - 413 1,484 30,283 - 30,283 33,467 |
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| 35,313 - 35,313 41,882 |
- Gas. No payments claimed as a large refund of VAT paid at 20% for sometime has covered usage. VAT should have been charged at 5%
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NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS (continued) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2021
5. RESTRICTED FUNDS
CURRENT FINANCIAL YEAR
| Other Churches Harmondsworth Building Fund Earmarked Accounts:- Carpet Convention/Glory TV Feeding the Homeless Harlesden Church Balance In Memory of Vera Ladies Teas Loan (orginally £1,500) Loan to Airport Church New Key Deposit (DF) ROPE (GA) Seniors Sunday School/Youth Transport Worship Subsidiary Accounts B M S Love in Action |
Balance Gains & Balance 01-Jan-21 Income Expenditure (Losses) Transfer 31-Dec-21 £ £ £ £ £ |
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| 19,188 600 (15,968) - - 3,821 |
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| 150 - (150) - - - 969 - - - - 969 1,484 1,000 - - - 2,484 1,523 - - - - 1,523 - - - - - - 64 - (64) - - - (2,800) - - - - (2,800) (810) - - - - (810) 50 - - - - 50 50 - - - - 50 1,614 1,752 (2,173) - - 1,193 1,272 - (16) - - 1,256 200 - - - - 200 80 - - - - 80 |
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| 3,846 2,885 (2,452) - - 4,278 |
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| 9,550 - (3,798) - - 5,751 |
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| 10 411 (401) - - 20 2,000 100 (100) - - 2,000 |
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| 2,010 511 (501) - - 2,020 |
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| 34,593 3,996 (22,719) - - 15,870 |
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NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS (continued) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2021
5. RESTRICTED FUNDS (Continued)
PREVIOUS FINANCIAL YEAR
| Subsidiary Accounts B M S Love in Action Building Fund Earmarked Accounts:- Carpet Convention/Glory TV Feeding the Homeless Harlesden Church Balance In Memory of Vera Ladies Teas Loan (orginally £1,500) Loan to Airport Church New Key Deposit (DF) ROPE (GA) Seniors Sunday School/Youth Transport Worship Other Churches Harmondsworth |
Balance Gains & Balance 01-Jan-20 Income Expenditure (Losses) Transfer 31-Dec-20 £ £ £ £ £ |
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| 21,495 2,463 (4,770) - - 19,188 |
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| - 150 - - - 150 1,669 - (700) - - 969 206 1,278 - - - 1,484 1,523 - - - - 1,523 - 400 (400) - - - 64 - - - - 64 (2,800) - - - - (2,800) (810) - - - - (810) 50 - - - - 50 - 290 (240) - - 50 2,045 651 (1,082) - - 1,614 1,528 63 (319) - - 1,272 200 - - - - 200 80 - - - - 80 |
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| 3,755 2,832 (2,741) - - 3,846 |
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| 9,696 1,600 (1,746) - - 9,550 - 493 (483) - - 10 2,515 50 (565) - - 2,000 |
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| 2,515 543 (1,048) - - 2,010 |
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| 37,460 7,438 (10,305) - - 34,593 |
The Restricted Funds are wholly represented by the charity's cash reserves and are to be expended as specified above.
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NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS (continued) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2021
6. INVESTMENTS
The charity held no investment assets during this or the previous financial period.
7. CASH AT BANK AND IN HAND
| No 3 Account (payroll for one associated Pastor) General Business Premium High Interest Account No 2 Account (Sudbury Church) Rent Account LBPB* No 4 Account (Hayes Church) Earmarked |
Unrestricted Restricted Total Total Funds Funds 31-Dec-21 31-Dec-20 £ £ £ £ (7,303) 15,870 8,567 9,689 12,140 - 12,140 23,138 11,675 - 11,675 27,673 - - - - - - - - 25,331 - 25,331 20,045 3,176 - 3,176 3,175 12,194 - 12,194 20,226 921 - 921 920 |
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| 58,133 15,870 74,003 104,865 |
- London Baptist Property Board hold these funds on behalf of Southall Baptist Church and can be drawn upon at any time.
8. DEBTORS AND PREPAYMENTS
| Gift Aid 9. CREDITORS AND ACCRUALS AMOUNTS FALLING Independent Examiner's Fee |
Unrestricted Restricted Total Total Funds Funds 31-Dec-21 31-Dec-20 £ £ £ £ 12,447 - 12,447 - |
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| 12,447 - 12,447 - |
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| Unrestricted Restricted Total Total Funds Funds 31-Dec-21 31-Dec-20 £ £ £ £ 1,320 - 1,320 1,260 DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR |
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| 1,320 - 1,320 1,260 |
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NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS (continued) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2021
10. CREDITORS AND ACCRUALS AMOUNTS FALLING DUE IN MORE THAN ONE YEAR
The charity held no long term liabilities during this or the previous financial period.
11. STAFF COSTS AND NUMBERS
| Net Wages and Salaries Employer's NIC less allowance Employer's Pension Contributions |
TOTAL 2021 £ 30,343 - 772 31,115 |
TOTAL 2020 £ 32,532 163 773 |
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| 33,468 |
Average number of employees who were engaged in each of the following activities:
| TOTAL | TOTAL | |||
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| 2021 | 2020 | |||
| Activities in furtherance of the charities objects | 6 | 5 |
The church operates a PAYE scheme to pay all employed members of staff. The average number of staff employed was 6 over 2021 (2020:5). No employees received emoluments in the range of £50,000 to £60,000.
12. PAYMENTS TO TRUSTEES, MINISTERS AND RELATED PARTIES
Custodian Trustees
The custodian trustee of the church is the Baptist Union Corporation Limited which is a registered charity (number: 249635), and which is controlled by the Baptist Union Council. The church is also a member of the Baptist Union of Great Britain, and the London Baptist Association.
No payments were made to the custodian trustees or any persons/organisations connected with them during this financial period. No material transaction took place between the charity and the custodian trustee or any person/organisation connected with them.
Ministers , Elders and Deacons
Mr Boyd Williams received remuneration for his role as Pastor. This amount is included in Gross Wages and Salaries in note 11.
No other payments were made to Ministers, Elders, Deacons or any persons connected with them during this financial period. No material transaction took place between the charity and a ministers, elders, deacons or any person connected with them. (2020 - None)
13. RISK ASSESSMENT
The trustees, elders and deacons actively review the major risks which the charity faces on a regular basis and believe that maintaining the free reserves stated, combined with the annual review of the controls over key financial systems carried out on an annual basis will provide sufficient resources in the event of adverse conditions. The trustees, elders and deacons have also examined other operational and business risks which they face and confirm that they have established systems to mitigate the significant risks.
14. RESERVES POLICY
The trustees, elders and deacons have considered the level of reserves they wish to retain, appropriate to the charity's needs. This is based on the charity's size and the level of financial commitments held. The trustees, elders and deacons aim to ensure the charity will be able to continue to fulfil its charitable objectives even if there is a temporary shortfall in income or unexpected expenditure. The trustees, elders and deacons will endeavour not to set aside funds unnecessarily.
15. PRIOR YEAR ADJUSTMENT
Then General bank account should have shown a balance of £2,777 instead of £9,089 for the previous financial year. £6912 has been deducted to reflect a true and fair position of the charity.
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