2024-12-31-accounts

Luton Central Baptist Church Annual Report to tbe Charity Commission In this report the trustees of Luton Central B4xist Church PreS￿t their report and financial statements for the 2024 calendar year. Reglstered Addre88: 52a Park Streel Lut￿ LUI 3ET Cbur¢h Office Tekpbone: 01582 422 635 Charlty Registration Number: l 155929 TruJteeJ: Mr Samson Akinola (elder). Mr lan Benjamin (elder, on sabbatical 20251 Mr Oral Carrin8to Mr Steve Conybeare. Mr John Evans (tre&surer). Dr Patrice Evans (elder), Mrs Melanie Fleetwo Mr Roland Ogberigbe (elder. from January 20251 Ms Elizabeth Oyedemi (secretary from January 2025k Mr Erwin Tadiar (associate minister from January 2025X Mr Joshua Uthay&seelan (resigned December 20241 Property Tru8teeJ: The Baptist Union Coryx)ration Limite4 B4xist House. 129 Broadway. DidcoL Oxfordshir< OX I18RT Banker8: Our main bank is Lloyds George St Luton (309528) Brand4 Lloyds Bank plc. PO Box 10(K). BXI I LT Church organisations have funds with a nUrnt￿ of other banks. and the church h&8 substantial funds with the Coventy Building Society. Kingdom BanL Green Pasturts, and with the Baptist Union Corporation. Independent Examiner: Mr Moses Oluniyi Peters FCC& Moses Peters & Company, 136 Southwyck House, Moorland Road, London, SW9 8UR Chritable Obiecl: The charity is governed by a constitution adomed 20 July 2010 which statrs th our principal purpose 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 charitsble purposes in the United Kingdom an(Vor other parts of the world. The chU￿h occupies premise5 which are held by the Baptist Union Corporation LtiL on TnLsts which are entirely compatible with the aknve obj Trustees Annuol Report Luton Central Baptsst Church Poge 7 of 3

Oryanisationl Struethre and Decision-MakiDg Pro¢esw: Members of the chU￿h are accepted in acLxJrdanc¢ with constitution which requires them to Ix or to have been publicly baptised on the profession of faith in Jesus ChrisL or following other modes of baptism to renew their public profession of faith in Jesus ChrisL The church members meeting nomially tak¢s place six times w year and h&8 responsibility for the overall ￿lIcY of the chu￿h. Since the pandemic members have been able io participate in meetings via Zoom. In accordance with the constitutton. the membeTS appoint up to twelve deacons, who together with the minister and elders (who are ￿s0 appM)inted by the members). are resw)nsible for the day to day running of the church and the financial and legal aSp￿ts of the charity. The elders along with the minister also provide spiritual guidance for the chU￿h and its member5. All members are encouraged to tske an appropriate part in the spiritual and Practic￿ tasks Involv￿ in the fiwtherance of the charitable objectives. Relevant matteT5 may be submitted to the church meeling by the trustees for guidance, or may be rnised by members at the church meeting for fiwther consideration by the trustees. Though the constitution pemiits decisions to be made at church medings by appropriate majorities. the ChU￿h seeks to work by Consensus wherever possible. Objectfve8 and Activlties: In order to achieve the principa] objective which is set out aE(ve, the church provides a variety of activities which are available both to its memlYT5hip and to the community generally. Central to the work and witness of the church is the provision of regular public services of Christian worship which take place on Sundays at l 0.45 am with online ￿sS via Fw2book. ServiLYS also take place at Perry Green Baptist Chapel, our branch near Kimpto The church seeks to be a friendly and welcoming community and anytM)dy is free to attend any of these services online or in person. We aim to show the love of Jesus Christ in both word and deed and to bring people into a closer relationship with Him Is living Lord. We have various activities for children and young p)pl& such &8 Sunday SchLN)l. a mum's and tot's group, and Boys, Brigade and Girls, Association that serve a large number of familie5 not otherwise connected with the church (and anylx)dy working with children or vulnerable adults is appropriately vetted with regard to the Criminal Re￿rdS Bureau). It is clear that these activities Irn¢fit a large number of people, and the trustees have been remind￿ of the need to have regard to the Charity Commission guidance on public Itnefjt in their dKisions. The church is dependent on its m¢mbeTship working &8 volunteers in all &stcts of the church's tivities, many of which run with little or no impact on the church's exF%nditur¢. but nevertheless contribu sub$L￿tiallY to the achievement of the church's obJ￿tIves. Trustees Annual Report iuton Centml 8aptiSt Church Page 2 of 3

Financial Review: The church raises the funds necessary to carry on its aclivities from within its own membership and congregation. no wider public appeal for funds was made during the year. We normally contribute considerable sums to other charities, l(Kal. national and international. both through special collections and by setting &side money from our nornial income for this purpx)se. Apart from the giving of the congregation (and gift aid thereon). other income is rent from two flats we own in Caddington. and from others Using our building or car park. The most Si￿)1f1¢ant expense is related to the salaries of our stsff, nornially including a minister, a family worker, administrative &ssistant and cleaners. All but the firnt of these FM)sts is part-time. At present the money that would have been usal to pay a minister is placed in a deposit account at Kingdom Bank and the rent from the flats is plxed in a Repairs and Renewals fund to cover any major maintenance expenses. Other than thaL we do not have a formal reserves w)licy, but in extremis funds designated for a PM)ssible future project could be used to address any unexpected contingency. The financial results for the year are set oirt in the ac￿mpanying financial Statements. This report is followed by the inde￿ndent examin&s repor¢ and then by the church accounts. Approval: Signed by two trustees on t*ha]f of all the trustee& J. EVANS. E. OYEDEMI OF OCTCÉUQ 2glls Date of approval: Trustee5 Annual Report Lut(￿ Central Baptist Church Poge 3 of 3

INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF LUTON CENTRAL BAPTIST CHURCH (CHARITY NUMBER 1155929) ON ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31[ST] DECEMBER 2024 SET OUT ON PAGES ONE TO FOUR

I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above named charity for the year ended 31[st] December 2024 set out on pages one to four.

Responsibilities and Basis of Report

As the charity trustees of the above named charity, you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 (“the Act”).

I report in respect of my examination of the above named charity’s accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination, I have followed the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act.

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 gives me cause to believe that in, any material respect:

• accounting records were not kept in accordance 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 to which attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.

Signed:

Date: 10[th] October 2025

Examiner's Name: Mr Moses Oluniyi Peters

Relevant Professional Qualification: FCCA

Relevant Professional Body: Association of Chartered Certified Accountants

Address: Moses Peters & Company Chartered Certified Accountants 136 Southwyck House Moorland Road, London SW9 8UR England

Luton Central Baptist Church Accounts for the year 1 January - 31 December 2024 2024 (2023 for comparison) INCOME General: Offerings Gift Aid Church Hi Various Donations Green Pastures Parking Miscellaneous 81,089 20,384 15.923 125 1.600 1,120 111 83,831 20,951 13.258 3,075 1,600 1,215 80 120 351 124010 Speclal Collectlons and Speclflc Donatlons: BMS 965 Home Mission 110 HaNest 50 Christmas 268 Christian Aid 319 Other 49 Leaving Gift Turkish Earthquake 1,129 130 263 885 50 1,761 2,457 Total Income: 122 113 EXPENDITURE Pastoral & Evangellsm: Minister Administrative Assistsnt Family Worker (and expenses) Speakers Staff Training Youth Activities Boys Brigade Pastoral & Evangelism Music Ministry (Copyright licensing, Piano tuning) 10 7,333 (part year) 1,900 (part year) 14,194 2,393 15,282 3.702 567 453 2,334 (2 years) 1,287 1,406 1.778 1,298 1,068 1,499 25,042 31,463

Activities & Donations: BMS Home Mission Serving the Lord in Truth Leaving Gift Christmas (prev year) Christian Aid Turkish Earthquake Tim Haines Chinese church share of joint service offerings 6,440 5,441 6,451 5,445 5,000 885 249 263 1,000 350 13,858 468 18,548 Premlse8 (Church Bulldlng): Lighting, Heating & Water Cleaning (salaries and materials) Insurance Gardening Maintenance (less R&R items) 19,085 14,934 10,945 4,255 3,065 4,898 9,556 4,199 3,270 1,582 42.248 33,541 Admlnlstratlon: Accounting & Independent Examination Fees Photocopier IT (less items from R&R) ststionery, Print, Postsge Telephone Subscriptions Payroll Fees Bank Charges Other Miscellaneous 2,434 2,976 2,683 2,105 1,193 883 803 727 342 318 1,878 790 959 844 666 399 130 11,764 Transfer to Mlnlstry Fund: Manse Expenses: Total Expenditure: 138 149 General Fund Opening balance Change over the year Closing balance 49,616 -16,037 ( Surplus ) 33,579 48,574 1,042 49,616 ( Deficit )

OTHER FUNDS 2024 2023 B U Corporation Trust Account TL076 Opening balan Interest Closing balance 55,365 1,262 56,627 53,767 1,598 55,365 Communlon Fund Opening balan Offerings during the year less Payments Made Closing balance 5,101 1,651 -2,770 3,982 5,380 1,071 -1,350 5,101 Repalrs & Renewa18 Fund Opening balance Net rental income from Caddington flats less various expenses Closing balance 30,050 17,840 12,542 -332 30,050 10,412 -21,095 19,367 Projects Fund Opening balan Interest (Lloyds, BU, Coventy) Closing balance 137,850 6,311 144,162 134,939 2,911 137,850 Perry Fund Opening balan Income less Expenses Balance held by Central Cash held at Branch Closing balance 14,957 2,287 -2,703 14,520 20 14,540 13,744 2,414 -1,222 14,937 20 14,957 Mlnlstry Fund Opening balan Interest on Kingdom Bank Transfer from General Fund Closing balance 28,132 1,331 40,176 69,639 196 27,936 28,132 Thursday Afternoon Fellowshlp Opening balan Youthscape sponsor a camper Closing balan 1,093 -185 908 1,268 -175 1,093 Total of church funds Adjustment Totsl change In funds 342,804 20,640

ORGANISATIONS 2024 JUMP Opening balance Income less Expenses Closing balance 967 292 491 768 LIFT Opening balance Income less Expenses Closing balance 207 140 -103 244 BB and GA Opening balance Income less Expenses Closing balance 1,432 574 462 ASSETS 2024 BU trust TL076 BU deposrt NC026 Lloyds current Lloyds deposit Green Pastures Kingdom Bank Coventy Perry cash BBGA bank BBGA cash BBGA cheque LIFT bank LIFT cash JUMP bank JUMP cash 56.627 55,253 23,997 8,110 40,000 69.639 89,160 20 788 651 105 158 393 374 Assets totsl; 345,360 Funds total: 345,360 Approval (signed by tsvo trustses on behalf of all the trustees): J. EVANS EDEMI Date of approval: