Charity Registraiion No. 1152197
EBENEZER BAvfisT CHAPEL
FINANCIAL sfATEMENTS FOR THE YE4R ENDED
30 SEPTEMBER 2023
Contents:
Pagel-2
Trustees Report
Page 3
Independent Examiners Report
Page 4
Statement of Financial Activities
Page S
Balance Sheer
Page6-9
Notes to the Accounts

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EBENFZER BAvfisr CHAPEL
TRu￿EEs REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2023
The trustees have pleasure in presenting their report and the Finanaal Statements of the
Chapel forthe yearended 30 September 2023.
Reference and Administrative De￿lIS
The Chapel is a Registered Charity no. 1152197. The address is: Station Road, Old Hill.
CiadiLy HLath, Wis1 Midlands B64 6PA.
The chariry trustees for the purpose of these account% comprise the Pastor & Deacons of
the church. The trustees during the year were a5 lollows:
Pastor.. Tholnas Hayward
lohn Smith
Marcus Martin
Andrew Martin
Ben Sheldon
Paul Sionelake. Secretary
Paul Hickman
Strurture. Governance and Management
The Church is constituted as an independeni church. and the governing document is a Trust
Deed. 'I'he Pastor and Deacons are elected by the Church Meetin& and are responsible lor
leadership olthe church.
Proper accnunts have been kept which disclose at any tirne the financial position of the Church.
Reasnn2ble steps have been taken to ensure the prevention and detection of fraud and other
irregularities and to provtde rea%onable assurdnce that:
l. The Church 15 operating efficiendy and eflectively-
2. As"sets are safeLiuarded against unaurhorised ￿se or disposition:
3. Proper records are maintained and financial information used with the Church or for
publicats'on is reliable-
4. Tlie Church complies with relevant law5 2nd regulations:
5. The systems of control are designed to provide reasonable. but not absolute. assurance
again.st Tnaterial mi%.%tatcmcnt or loss. These include:
(a] PeriodiL considerdiion by the Trusrees of the financial results:
(b) Delegation of authoriry and segregation of duties;
(c) Identification and management of risk&
Objectives and Artivities
The Church's aims are to spread the gospel of the IA)rd lesus Christ and to edify the
congregation through the preaching 3T]d teaching of the Word of God. the circulation of good
Christian literature. and the support of missionary endeavour at home and abroad.

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EBENYIER BAP￿￿ CHAPEL
TRusfEES REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2023 {ConL)
Achievements and Performance
During the year under review the Chapel's activities were back to normal after the pandemic.
wirh in-person meetings and services, and a higher level of Sunday Schoul oufings, etc
H()wever, Ihe services continue to be published on YouTube to enable those who are unable to
Itend in person to access them.
In ￿nYIn0 out its activities in the year under review. the trustees have had regard to the public
benefit guidance issued by the Charity Cornmission, and are satisfied that the activkties
mcntioned above have all been for the public benefiL
Financial Review
Funds were used to pay the Pastor's salary and expenses, to pay for the maintenance and
running of the Chapel. to support Missionary organisations, to provide literature and to fund
various outreach activities.
As shown in the Staiemenl of Financial Activities on page 4, there was a deficit of unrestricted
ftiinds of approximately £20.600 {2022: deficit £23.600). This was largely owing to a much large
levL.I {)[ grants to missions. The state of affairs of the Chapel is considered ro be satisfactory.
ThL Tru.stce% regularly review the reserves of the Chapel. to ensure diar sufticient liquid funds
are available to meei on80ing obligarions.
On behalf of the Trustees
P E Hickman
Date: 28 March Z024

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## **INDEPENDENT EXAMINERS REPORT** 

## **TO THE TRUSTEES OF EBENEZER BAPTIST CHAPEL** 

I report on the accounts of the Church for the year ended 30 September 2023, which are set out on pages 4 to 9. 

## **Respective responsibilities of trustees and independent examiner** 

The church's trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts.  The trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year (under section 44(2) of the Charities Act 2011 (the 2011 Act)) and that an independent examination is needed. 

## It is my responsibility to: 

- Examine the accounts under section 145 of the 2011 Act; 

- To follow the procedures laid down in the General Directions given by the Charity 

- Commissioners under section 145 (5) (b) of the 2011 Act; and 

- To state whether particular matters have come to my attention. 

## **Basis of independent examiner's report** 

My examination was carried out in accordance with the General Directions given by the Charity Commissioners. 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 you as 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** 

I have completed my examination.  I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination which give me cause to believe that, in any material respect 

- the accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Charities Act; or 

- the accounts did not accord with the accounting records; or 

- the accounts did not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the form and content 

- of accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement that the accounts give a ‘true and fair’ view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination. 

I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. 


D C S Cooke MA (Oxon) FCA FCIE David Cooke & Co 5 Briar Close Banbury OX16 9DS 9 April 2024 



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EBENEZER BAmsf CHAPEL
stATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2023
Vwestri￿ Restrirted 2022
Incoming Resources
Voluntary incotne
Charitsble Artivities
Inve%tment inLvme
Urher incomc
Total incoming resources
72M04
6JMO 79W
70.549
S.219
75.768
90
753
1.091
74.648
753
1.091
81.488
197
197
3.383
6.840
74.219
5.219
Rèsoknrces e4)ended
Charitsble Artivities
96.091
8.174 1(M265
97.416 11.556 108,972
Net MovemeDtof Re5ource5 ill the Year
(21,443) (1334) (22.777)
(23.197) [6.3373 129.5341
Trnnsfer between Funds
807
(807)
[407)
407
(20.636) (2,1411 (22.777)
123.6041 15.9301 129.5341
Funds brouKht fonvard
68237
6.420
74.657
91.PAI
12.350 104,191
Funds carried fonrard
47,601
4.279
51.880
68.237
6,420
74.657
The notes on pages 6 to 9 fom partof these financial staternenls.

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EBENEZER BA￿ll￿ CHAPEL
BALANLE SHLET A5 AT 30 SEvfEMBER 2023
Restricted 2022
FIXED ASSETS
13.823
I3￿3
18.431
CURRENT A&SFrs
Cafh ai Ltank & in hand:
CurreniA(tount
InvestmentAccount
Mis%ion Accouni
Nationwide Building Society
Cash
Gi(t Fund- School Accouni
1.758
7.232
1.758
10,693
818
26.672
1.587
8555
498
41.010
1.587
14.CJ75
498
41,OlU
3.461
818
6.420
26.672
35.663
4.279
39.942
6.420
58.071
LESS: CREDITORS:
Due within one year
1.885
1.885
1045
1.84S
Net Currenr Assets
33.778
4,279
38.057
49006
6,420
56.226
NET ASSETS
47.601
4.279
SI￿80
6.420
74,6.57
Vinanced by:
RESERVES
Net Funds
47,601
4,279
51.880
68.237
6.420
74,657
Approved by the tnjstees on 28 March 2024
P E Hitkman, Tredsurer
The notes on pages 6 to 9 forni part of th(se financial statements.

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EBENEZER BAPTI￿ CHAPEL
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEFfEMBER 2023
l. Atcountlng Po15aes
Thc following accounting w>licies have been used consistently in deallng wtth items which are considered
marcrial in relation to the ihaFtty's financial sratement&
Ra%1.4 of ac
ountin
The fiTrJnLial statements have becn prcparcd under the historical co%tconvention and in accordance with
',Iccounting and Reporting by Charitie%: %r2temeTrt of Recommended Prdeiice applÉcable to charities
prepJrinK their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK dnd
Republic of Ireland (FR5102)- (Js amended for accounting pen.ods commencing from 1 lanuary 20161- The
Chur¢h is a Public Benefit Entity as defined by FRSIO2.
At the rime of approving the accounts. the Truste5 have a reasonable expectaiion that the charity has
adequate resources 10 continue in operational exÉstence for the forefeeable future. Thu5 the Trusiees
continue to adopt the RoinK concern basis ofaccounting in preparing the acrount&
Incomin
Resourc
Donations represent cash reeeiyed during the year. including tax repRymenLs received.
Chtirit2ble Activities Income comprises income fmm vario￿% acttvitkes such as the church holiday.
Investment income comprises interest received from mow in deposit accountK
The c05t gf%enerJting funds are costs inojrred in promoting the Church aDd its work
Charitsble Activities F.xpenditure cotnprises all expendilure dirertly re13tLxl io tho Church's
obj￿1￿. It incliides l)oth cnst% r.In ho illntstvd diroaly t(J %uch 2divitiL% and tho%e costs of an indirert
namre nece5fary to support the¥n. itLcluding 5UPPOrt Jnd governance rost&
The Chapcl building 15 a hasrorir a&%et. No waluation 513tement is induded in the accounts as significant co.%ts
are Ertvolved in obraining such a valuation. which are onerous compared with the additional benefit derived by
the uscrs ofthe arcounts in assessing the trus￿eS. stewardship ofthe asset&
FixLxI assets below an original cost of £i.000 arc nor capitslised. Ikpreciarion is pmvided on all other fixed
055et% Èn order to wriie otrthe cost less estimated residual value, on a reducing baL￿ce basis, over (heir
expected useful lives. at the followin8 annual raies..
Fixtures & FÈttin
Moror vehicle5
25%
25%

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EBENEZER BAPTI￿ CHAPEL
NOTES TO THE AccouKfs FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEFTEMBER 2023 (ConL)
unre￿o¢d RestriL-ted 2023
Vnre5trI￿ RestriL2Ld 2022
2. Clwitable Activitie
Ministerial experL%es [-see note 3)
Sunddy Sihool experts
Minibus expenses
Chapel equLiiment& maintenance
Lighi Heat & Water
Telephone
In8urJftce
40.02S
4.874
4.901
5.695
2.948
1.766
41.791
4￿74
4.901
5.695
Z.948
660
37.870
6,631
4.255
23.886
3.408
5.955
43,825
6,631
4,255
3,408
1.171
28.568
1.043
341
1.102
10.370
2.688
325
6.144
187
550
1,102
15,971
2,688
Missions & Gift5 (see note 4)
Postag¥ & Slationery
Bank iharges
Depreciarirjn
Subscriptions & Miscellaneous expenses
Independent Examination
6,408
34.976
1.043
341
5,601
4.608
707
6.IH
187
707
550
550
96,091
8.174 10426S
97.416
11.556
108.972
3. Minirterial expenses
Pastor's salary
Pension costs
Pasior's cxpcnses
Visiting preachers
35.304
834
2.442
1.445
35304
834
4.208
1.44S
32.525
2.321
1.894
1.130
2,321
7,849
1,130
1.766
5.955
40,025
1.766
41.791
37.870
S.Y55
4. Payments to/for Missions
Arnienia Appeal
Barnabas fund
Lare Sri Lanka
Lherith Trust
r.hristian Heritage Trnst
Lhristian Publiratiuns
EvJnRelical Times
(Jrace Baptist Trust
King Alfred School
Pasior D Mnrlan
MombJsJ Mission
Ver%i)nal gifts-
l & N Rnhinson
Roundwood Tn
Salisbury Reformed Seminary
sovereign Grace Union
Sri ianka
Trinitarian Bible Society
2.OUO
2,000
60
I,oou
320
720
60
1.000
320
720
720
1.000
135
20
1.000
1.155
3.032
2.627
1,500
1.141
400
383
1510
500
18.592
1,141
60
720
135
ioi
101
20
771
1.749
1.977
1500
1.141
790
590
1.380
1283
6SO
2.040
2.500
2,040
2500
1.200
1,200
383
1,310
500
15.977
200
1.000
1.000
2.61S
1.141
Ukraine Appeal
Water Aid
1.000
60
2.590
3,59U
60
60
28.568
6.408
34.976
10.370
S.601
15.971

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NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR171E YLIR ENDED 30 SEFfEMBER 2023 (ConL)
5. Fixed Assets
Fixtures
& Fiitin
Moror
Vehicles
2023
Fixture.
& Filtin
Mntor
Vehicles
2022
Total
f.OSL
Brought forward
Additions
Disposals
C.2rried fokward
8,722 35.507
44.229
8.722
-28.884
12.345
12,345
17.0001 17,0001
8,722 35,507
44,229
8.722
35.507
M.229
reuation
BrouxhL f(>rward
LharBe forthe year
Written out on disposals
farried furward
6.878
461
18,920
4,147
25.798
4.608
6.263
615
20.274
5529
6,883
26.537
6.144
(6,883)
23.067
30.406
6.878
18.92Q
Net Bookvalue
Carried forward
1.383
12.440
13,823
16,587
18.431
Broughi forward
16.587
18,431
2,459
9,888
6. Funds
The Unrestrirted Fund is the fAeneral Fund. used forthe general pUry￿Se$ ofthe Church.
The Restricted Funds forthe year were as rollov￿.
f Recekved Paid
Transfer
Balc
Evangeli(31 Times
Pastor's removal / mttnse Fuod
Morlan. D
Sri Lanka
UFM Worldwide
Ukraine Fund
139
(135)
(1,766)
[4)
6￿45
4.279
312
200
72
(20U)
(4548)
(1.141)
375
(875J
1.141
6.420
1).840
11,174
8071
4.279
7. Creditors
Vrtrtstrirted Restrieted ZOZ3
Funds
Restrirted 2022
und
Taxes and %ocial security
Pension contrihuttons
Other creditor% and aCCn￿lS
579
579
189
1.117
539
539
189
1.117
1,845
1.117
1.885
1.117
1045

Pa8e Y
EBENEZER BAPTI￿ CHAPEL
NOTES TO THE ACCoUP￿s FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEiYfEMBER 2023 (Cont)
Nonc ofthc tru5ttt5 re￿IVed any remuneraknon for theirwork a5 tru5tee&
The pastor. MrT l Haywothl. received a saiaryand e4)etL%es for his work as pastor. as shown in note 4 above.
9. Related parties
A majority of the trustees ofthe chapel fom a majority of the trustees of The Cherith Trust (Registered
Lharity no. 1147262). There were no related p3rty transartions in the year under review. apart from the
restricted fund donations re￿ived by the church which were passed ort to the TrnsL