**Ashby Baptist Church 2023 Trustees’ Report** 

## **Ashby Baptist Church 2023 Report** 

Statutory Information 

## **Registered Address** 

Brook Street, Ashby-de-la-Zouch, Leicestershire.  LE65 1HA Charity Registration Number 1159600 

## **Trustees** 

Mrs Sarah Anderson (Appointed as Deacon 22 February 2022) Mrs W Becker (Treasurer) (Appointed as Deacon 28 June 2016) Prof. Richard Craggs (Appointed as Deacon 23 February 2021) Mr Ian Hunt (Appointed as Deacon 28 February 2023) Prof. Martin Insley (Appointed as Deacon 22 February 2022) Mrs Lesley Salter (Appointed as Deacon 23 February 2021) Mr Duncan Scott (Appointed as Deacon 27 February 2018) Mrs Sue Treasure (Secretary) (Appointed 23 February 2021) 

Mr Graeme Robinson (Retired as Deacon 28 February 2023) 

## **Property Trustees** 

The Baptist Union Corporation Limited Baptist House 129 Broadway Didcot Oxfordshire OX11 8RT 

## **Bankers** 

National Westminster Bank Ashby-de-la-Zouch 

Kingdom Bank Beeston 

## **Independent Examiners** 

Mrs Anne Myring Mrs Sandra Shaw 



**Ashby Baptist Church 2023 Trustees’ Report** 

## **Annual Report for 2023** 

The Trustees present their Annual Report and financial statements for 2023. 

## **Charitable Object** 

The Charity is governed by an Approved Governing Document which states that the principal purpose of the charity is the advancement of the Christian faith according to the declaration of principle of the Baptist denomination to include the advancement of education and other charitable purposes in the United Kingdom and other parts of the world. 

The Church occupies premises which are held by the Baptist Union Corporation Ltd, on trusts which are entirely compatible with the above object. 

## **Organisational Structure and Decision making processes** 

Members of the Church are accepted in accordance with the Constitution which requires them to be baptised by immersion upon personal profession of faith or, at the discretion of the Church, upon an alternative personal profession of faith. 

The members’ Meeting normally takes place five times per year and has responsibility for the overall policy of the Church. In accordance with the Constitution, the members appoint a minimum of six Trustees (including the Secretary and Treasurer), who together with the Minister (who is also appointed by the Members), and collectively known as the Diaconate, are responsible for the day to day running of the Church’s work and witness and the financial and legal aspects of the charity. All members are encouraged to take an appropriate part in the spiritual and practical tasks involved in the furtherance of the charitable objective. 

Relevant matters may be submitted to the Church Meeting by the Trustees for guidance, or may be raised by Members in the Church meeting for further consideration by the Trustees.  Although the Constitution permits decisions to be made at Church Meetings by appropriate majorities, the Church seeks to work by consensus wherever possible. 

## **Objectives and Activities** 

In order to achieve the Charitable Object, which is set out above, the Church provides a variety of activities both to its membership and to the community generally. The aim is to show the love of Jesus Christ in both word and deed and to bring people into a closer relationship with Him as Living Lord. 

Central to the work and witness of the Church is the provision of regular public services of Christian worship.  Anybody is free to attend these services which take place each Sunday morning at 10.30am; there are also occasional services at other times, as advertised from time to time.  There is a children’s programme linked to the morning services. 

The Church runs a series of mid-week home groups for the growth of faith and discipleship, both in the homes of members and on the Church premises.  The Church runs various activities specifically for the wider community, some of which are recommended by the local Council’s social services department, including Renew Wellbeing and a lunch club. 

Rainbows and Guides meet regularly in the Church building and a number of activities for young people are held on a regular basis, some in conjunction with Ashby Youth for Christ; the Women’s Institute meets monthly on the premises, and many other organisations use the facilities on an occasional basis. 



## **Ashby Baptist Church 2023 Trustees’ Report** 

Valued links with the other Churches in Ashby and in to the community find particular expression through involvement with Ashby Youth for Christ, Christians Against Poverty, and Street Pastors, as well as through town-wide gatherings for prayer.  Many members are involved individually in the life of the community, in Ashby and further afield. 

The Church operates systems to ensure that all people working with children and vulnerable adults are appropriately vetted through the Disclosure and Barring Service. 

The Trustees are satisfied that the Church’s activities, which can be seen in more detail on the Church’s website, clearly demonstrate that it is providing a benefit to the public. 

## **Achievements and Performance** 

The Church does not measure the success of its programmes only in numbers, whether financial or otherwise, but also in less tangible areas like fellowship, encouragement and spiritual growth. The Trustees recognise that these are difficult to measure, but the wide range of successful activities indicate that the Charitable objective has been met and will continue to be met in 2024. 

We began the year in Pastoral Vacancy with the Church Profile live on the Baptist Union Pastoral Vacancy list.  A number of our members ably led and preached at our Sunday morning services. 

At the February AGM, one Deacon retired, while one was appointed. 

During the past year, three members died, four members resigned their membership, one member transferred her membership due to moving away, while one person was received into membership. In July we had a baby Dedication and an adult Baptism. 

Our Administrator retired in June and a new appointment was made. 

For 6 weeks during the summer, we held Café Church in our lounge area instead of meeting upstairs in the Sanctuary.  We had anticipated low numbers during this period but in reality, all the meetings were very well attended and attracted new people. 

In October we held an away day at home – Upper Room a day of ministry and fun together. Held on a Sunday this was very well attended.  It was followed by a week of prayer with a different focus each day. 

We held special mid-week meetings during Lent and Advent. 

The provision for children and young people continued on a Sunday morning, the monthly Saturday morning group for fathers and their pre-schoolers, ‘Who let the dads out?’ continued. 

The mid-week small groups for adult Bible study, prayer and support continued.  The Friday ‘Why Jesus?’ and ‘Lunch Club’, and the regular reflective Sunday afternoon service, ‘Prime Time’ continued. The social group started so that Ukrainians staying with local families could meet in a safe place came to a natural end; three Ukrainian families have become part of the church fellowship. 

‘Renew 139’  the weekly Wednesday group where it is ‘OK to not be OK,’ with craft and other activities, and an opportunity to gather for quiet prayer; continued to be very popular. 

Ashby Youth for Christ ran activities from our premises for young people, as did the Rainbows and Guides.  The monthly Women’s Institute meeting continued, and a monthly Saturday morning ‘Make do, mend and create’ group in partnership with another local church continued. 



## **Ashby Baptist Church 2023 Trustees’ Report** 

As a member of the local East Midlands Baptist Association, we continued to support the ministry of Ebenezer Baptist Church and the Kingsgate Project at Greenhill Baptist Church, both in Coalville, while the annual toy service brought generous contributions for the Marlene Reid Centre.  The church also provides ongoing financial and prayer support to a number of ministries, both in this country and overseas, offering assistance to church workers, young people, students, victims of abuse, and those in need of development aid or emergency assistance. 

## **Financial Review** 

The Church continues to raise the funds which it needs to continue its activities from within its own membership and congregation. The regular expense associated with the cost of employing a Minister has ceased whilst the church looks for a new minister.  The church continues to employ a parttime Pastoral Worker, who assists the Minister in providing pastoral care for the congregation and others, and in equipping and encouraging the membership in their life, Christian witness and service. The church also employs an administrator on a parttime basis. 

The Church expressed its part in the life of the wider church by making grants to local, national and international Christian organisations with Christian aims and objectives compatible with the Church’s own charitable purpose. 

The Church is heavily dependent on its membership working as volunteers in all aspects of the Church’s activities, many of which run with little or no impact on the Church’s expenditure, but nevertheless contribute substantially to the achievement of the Church’s objectives. 

The financial results for the year, together with a summary of the accounting policies adopted are set out in the accompanying financial statements. 

The Trustees have established a Reserves Policy and are satisfied that they have sufficient reserves at the Balance Sheet date, together with ongoing income anticipated, to enable the Church to function effectively in the coming year. 

The Trustees have made an assessment of the major risks facing the Church and are satisfied that there are policies in place to minimise these risks. 



ASHBY BAPTIST CHURCH FINANCE REPORT AND ACCOUNTS FOR 2024 AGM
"For os in Adam all die, so in Christ all will be made alive.
I Corinthlans 15..22
l. Independent Examlnatlon
The Independent Examiners have completed their work and signed off the accounts. A copy of their Report and
the Accounts in the fomiat for the Charity Commtsslon is attached.
2. Recelpts
The Church continues to raise the funds that it needs to carry on its activftles from within its own membership
and congregation.
Income for 2023 was up by over £114,500 on that for the prevlous year. Towards the end of 2023 Ashby Baptlst
Church unexpectedly recer4ed a substantial legacy from a prevlous lon8-Standlng member who had named the
church as a ￿sIdUal beneficlary in his wlll. The church acknowledges God's gracious timing In this matter and
plans to use a major part of this gift towards providing suitsble housing for the incoming Pastor, when he or she
is appointed. However, the final decisions concernlng this depends upon many factors that are a5 yet unknown.
3. Payments
Following the retlrement of the previous Pastor in 2022 the church has continued to function well. The maiorty
of the regular setvices have been led by member5 of the church family wlth occasional input from visiting
contributor5. This has enabled the associated cosis to be kept to a minimum and is reflected In the overall
expenditu￿.
a. Mlnlstry
The seri1￿5 continue to be avallable vla a sound recordin
b. Mlsslon
The Church expressed Its part in the life of the wider church with financial sUPlX>rt to local, natlonal and
intemational organisations and societies with Christian alms and objectlves compatible with the Church's
own charitable purpose. These a￿ summarised in Note 5 to the ￿CoUnt5 and detailed at Note 3.
IO% of the church's Income contlnue5 to be tithed equally between BMS World Mlssion and EMBA Home
Mission Fund. Flnancial support 15 also given out of Church funds to Ashby Youth for Christ, Oasi5
Intemational Ito support the work of Phil Lane}. Christians Against Poverty IC4P- Ashby), Brltish Youth for
Christ and Ashby Street Pastors.
Upkeep of church premises
The church contlnues to monltor the condttlon of the building and is planning to use some of the money
frorn the recently received legary to enable implementstion of necessary repairs.
4. Surplus for the year and bank balances
The Trustees are satiSf￿d that they have sufflcient reserves at the Balan￿ Sheet date, together with ongoing
antlclpated income, to enable the church to fijnrtion effectbvely in the coming year.
while the church continues to operate without a paid Pastor there is a significant monthty surplus; see No 3
Payments. above.
Pagell

ASHBY BAPTisf CHURCH
ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
GENERAL RECEIPTS & PAYMENTS ACCOUNT
P4ote
2023
Recelpts
Regular offerings
Donations and other income
Income tax recovered on gift aided receipts to general funds
Bank interest
Rents and contrlbutlons for use of premises
Ministry & Manse Fund
Monies raised and received for other causes
71,384.58
139,341.52
15.986.45
1.361.93
2,396.90
1.020.
1.758.86
233,250.24
82,526
12.344
18.553
207
2,349
1,354
1,416
£118,749
Payments
Ministry
Mission
Administration
Upkeep ofchurch p￿MIseS
17,623.96
23,266.99
11,324.60
17,474.11
69,689.66
47,628
26,052
9,912
18,936
£ 102.529
Surplus/lDeficlt) for the year
Balance brought ft)rward at 1st January
aos1￿ Balance at 31st December
I63,5￿.58
62.865.25
226,425.83
16,220
£62.865
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srATEMEKf OF BANK & CASH BALANCES AT 31 DECEMBER 2023
Note
2023
62,865.25
163,560.58
226,425.83
2022
46.645
16.220
£62.865
General Funds - balance brought forward at l January
Total General Funds Surplus/lDeficitl for the Year
Balance carried forward at 31 December
representsd by.
Natwest Current & &usines5 Reserve Accounts
Kingdom Bank Savings Accounts
Petty Cash
Total Cash and Bank balances at 31 De￿rnber
22.785.23
203.613.94
26.66
25.402
37,437
27
226,425.83
£62.866
allo¢ated to:
General Fund
Building & Maintenance Fund
Mlnistry & Manse Deposit Fund
Benevolertrce Fund
163.233.81
2.227.93
58.726.96
2.237.13
226.425.83
17.583
2.509
41.207
1.567
£ 62,866
Totsl
STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND UABIUTES AT 31 DECEMBER 2023
2023
Bank and other cash balan￿5
representlng Balances In the followlng Funds
Total Funds
226,425.83
£62.865
226,425.83
226,425.83
£62.865
£62,865
Other monetary assets
Non-monetary assets
£6,039.85
£2.126.681
£ 7,380
£2.064,741
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ADOPTION BY THE MEMBERS OF ASHBY BAPTIST CHURCH
The Accounts. including the Notes, were adopted at the Annual General Meeting of Ashby Baptist Church
on 27th February 2024.
Dated:
Signed..
Chair of Deacons
Martin In51ev
Secretsry
Sue Treasure
Page 14

NOTES TO THE AcCou￿rS
l. Basis of accounts:
These accounts have been PrePa￿d on a 'receipts and paymentr basis and accord with Sertion 133 of
the Charities Act 2011
2. Donatlon5 and other Ir*ome:
General donations
Legacy
Saturday coffee mornlngs
Grants and donation5 for mission
Farnily activities
Income towards upkeep of Church premises
191.44
85
137.188.07
256.26
48
2,217
8.833
1,161
£12.344
i.rx)6.50
699.25
139,341.52
3, Other causes
2023
Ralsed
82.32
Gl
Agape IL Mclntoshl
Ashby Food Bank
Ashby Youth for Christ
BMS World Misslon
Brltish Youth For Chrfst IN Roberts}
Chrlstlans Agalnst Poverty {Ashby}
Chrlstlan Aid
EMBA Home Misslon Fund
Oasis International IP & R Lane}
Open Doors
Retlrement Glfts
Street Pastors
Tearfund
82.32
iO.LX)
iO.(M)
32.(Kl 6,c￿.[KI
210.(M] 4,724.
900.
1,200.00
507.23
S,653.90
2,782.31
177.
24.95
240.
122
122
40
5,620
2,055
507.23
6,050
2,343
82.31
177.0)
387.¢XI
57
I,iio
1,510
271.LX)
186.50
87
87
£1.416 £23.535
£1,758.86 22,488.21
4. Mlnistry
Ministerfs Stipend, on-costs and expenses
Minister's houslng costs
Pastoral worker and costs
Family attivities
Worship resources
Fellowship support and events
Benevolence
2023
2022
12.
20,340
5,629
12.605
7. 725
518
327
13396.83
1,891.27
1,626.16
246.20
451.50
17.623.96
£47,629
Page15

NOTES TO THE AccouNfs (contlnued)
5. Mlssion
Given to other cause5
Other local outreach
Note
2023
22.488.21
778.78
23.266.99
2022
23,535
2,518
£26.053
6. Upkeep of Church Premlses and General Runnlrq Costs
2023
2022
Insurance
Gas and electrklty
Other running costs
Cleaning
Catering
General ￿paIrs & malntenance
2,487.21
3,182.02
3,312.03
4,605.89
862.31
2.734
2.984
2.600
3.978
1,380
5,259
£18.935
3,024.65
17,474.11
7. Other monetary •ss•ts
Current debtors:
HMRC- tax recoverable on Gift Ald Q3
Insurance prepaid
2022
3,255.25
2,487.21
£5.742.46
297.39
4.434
2,734
£7.168
212
Cash balance$ of chU￿h ory¥nls*lons
£6,039.85
£7,380
8. Non-monetsry assets
Church premises situate Brook Street, Ashby-de-la-zouch, built in 1862
and held by The Baptist Union Corporatlon Ltd. as Custodian Trustees.
The building is currently insured for
Contents of the Church premise5 are currentty inSU￿d for
Z023
2022
1.949.984
176,697
£2.126,681
1.893.190
171,551
£2,064, 741
9. Cash balances of Churth orpnlsatlons
Openlng
Balance
aoslTrg
Balance
Recelpts Payments
Lunch Club
212.30
722.IX>
636.91
297.39
£212.30
£722.00
£636.91
£297.39
Included in Payments for the Churth orrdnisatlon alThe are 2023 donakn to tharftsble causes of £llXI.
Page16

INDEPENDE￿ EXAMINERS. REpoKf ON THE AccouKfs
REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF ASHBY BAPTIST CHURCH ON ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED
31 DECEMBER 2023
Respectlve responslbllltles of the Trustees and the Independent Examiners
The Charlty's Trustees are responsible forthe Pfeparatlon of the Accounts. The Char￿￿$ Trustees conslder
that an audit Is not requlred for thls year under Sertion 144 of the Charities Act 2011 (the Charities Actl
and that an independent examination is needed. It is our responsibility to:
• examine the Accounts under Section 145 of the Charities Act,.
follow the prO￿dureS laid down in the general Directions given by the Charity Commission {under
Sertion 14515llbl of the Charities Act)." and
• state whether parkncular matters have come to our attention.
Basls of Independent Examlners, Ststement
Our examination was carried out in accordance wtth general dlrections glven by the Charity Commlssion.
An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the Charity and a comparison of the
Accounts p￿sented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in
the accounts, and seeking explanatlons from the Trustees conceming such matters. The procedures
undertaken do not provlde all the evldence that would be required In an audit and consequently no oplnlo
is given as to whether the Accounts present a 'true and fairf view and the rewrt 15 limited to those matters
set out in the statement below.
Independent Examlners, Statement
In connection with our examlnation, no matter has come to our attention:
l. which gives us reasonable cause to believe that in, any materlal respect, the requlrements
lal to keep accountin8 records in accordance with section 130 of the Charities Act- and
Ibl to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and comply with the
accountln8 requirements of the Charltles Act .
have not been met; or
2. to which, in our oplnion, attentlon should be drnwn In orderto enable a proper understandlng of the
Accounts to be reathed
Dated-
Signed:
Anne Myring
14 Woodlands Way
Moira
Swadlincote
Derbyshire DE12 6HE
Sandra Shaw
41 Ashby Road
Moira
Swadlincote
Derbyshire DE12 6DJ
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ASHBY BAPTIST CHURCH FINANCE REPORT AND ACCOUNTS FOR 2024 AGM
"For os in Adam all die, so in Christ all will be made alive.
I Corinthlans 15..22
l. Independent Examlnatlon
The Independent Examiners have completed their work and signed off the accounts. A copy of their Report and
the Accounts in the fomiat for the Charity Commtsslon is attached.
2. Recelpts
The Church continues to raise the funds that it needs to carry on its activftles from within its own membership
and congregation.
Income for 2023 was up by over £114,500 on that for the prevlous year. Towards the end of 2023 Ashby Baptlst
Church unexpectedly recer4ed a substantial legacy from a prevlous lon8-Standlng member who had named the
church as a ￿sIdUal beneficlary in his wlll. The church acknowledges God's gracious timing In this matter and
plans to use a major part of this gift towards providing suitsble housing for the incoming Pastor, when he or she
is appointed. However, the final decisions concernlng this depends upon many factors that are a5 yet unknown.
3. Payments
Following the retlrement of the previous Pastor in 2022 the church has continued to function well. The maiorty
of the regular setvices have been led by member5 of the church family wlth occasional input from visiting
contributor5. This has enabled the associated cosis to be kept to a minimum and is reflected In the overall
expenditu￿.
a. Mlnlstry
The seri1￿5 continue to be avallable vla a sound recordin
b. Mlsslon
The Church expressed Its part in the life of the wider church with financial sUPlX>rt to local, natlonal and
intemational organisations and societies with Christian alms and objectlves compatible with the Church's
own charitable purpose. These a￿ summarised in Note 5 to the ￿CoUnt5 and detailed at Note 3.
IO% of the church's Income contlnue5 to be tithed equally between BMS World Mlssion and EMBA Home
Mission Fund. Flnancial support 15 also given out of Church funds to Ashby Youth for Christ, Oasi5
Intemational Ito support the work of Phil Lane}. Christians Against Poverty IC4P- Ashby), Brltish Youth for
Christ and Ashby Street Pastors.
Upkeep of church premises
The church contlnues to monltor the condttlon of the building and is planning to use some of the money
frorn the recently received legary to enable implementstion of necessary repairs.
4. Surplus for the year and bank balances
The Trustees are satiSf￿d that they have sufflcient reserves at the Balan￿ Sheet date, together with ongoing
antlclpated income, to enable the church to fijnrtion effectbvely in the coming year.
while the church continues to operate without a paid Pastor there is a significant monthty surplus; see No 3
Payments. above.
Pagell

ASHBY BAPTisf CHURCH
ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
GENERAL RECEIPTS & PAYMENTS ACCOUNT
P4ote
2023
Recelpts
Regular offerings
Donations and other income
Income tax recovered on gift aided receipts to general funds
Bank interest
Rents and contrlbutlons for use of premises
Ministry & Manse Fund
Monies raised and received for other causes
71,384.58
139,341.52
15.986.45
1.361.93
2,396.90
1.020.
1.758.86
233,250.24
82,526
12.344
18.553
207
2,349
1,354
1,416
£118,749
Payments
Ministry
Mission
Administration
Upkeep ofchurch p￿MIseS
17,623.96
23,266.99
11,324.60
17,474.11
69,689.66
47,628
26,052
9,912
18,936
£ 102.529
Surplus/lDeficlt) for the year
Balance brought ft)rward at 1st January
aos1￿ Balance at 31st December
I63,5￿.58
62.865.25
226,425.83
16,220
£62.865
Page12

srATEMEKf OF BANK & CASH BALANCES AT 31 DECEMBER 2023
Note
2023
62,865.25
163,560.58
226,425.83
2022
46.645
16.220
£62.865
General Funds - balance brought forward at l January
Total General Funds Surplus/lDeficitl for the Year
Balance carried forward at 31 December
representsd by.
Natwest Current & &usines5 Reserve Accounts
Kingdom Bank Savings Accounts
Petty Cash
Total Cash and Bank balances at 31 De￿rnber
22.785.23
203.613.94
26.66
25.402
37,437
27
226,425.83
£62.866
allo¢ated to:
General Fund
Building & Maintenance Fund
Mlnistry & Manse Deposit Fund
Benevolertrce Fund
163.233.81
2.227.93
58.726.96
2.237.13
226.425.83
17.583
2.509
41.207
1.567
£ 62,866
Totsl
STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND UABIUTES AT 31 DECEMBER 2023
2023
Bank and other cash balan￿5
representlng Balances In the followlng Funds
Total Funds
226,425.83
£62.865
226,425.83
226,425.83
£62.865
£62,865
Other monetary assets
Non-monetary assets
£6,039.85
£2.126.681
£ 7,380
£2.064,741
Page13

ADOPTION BY THE MEMBERS OF ASHBY BAPTIST CHURCH
The Accounts. including the Notes, were adopted at the Annual General Meeting of Ashby Baptist Church
on 27th February 2024.
Dated:
Signed..
Chair of Deacons
Martin In51ev
Secretsry
Sue Treasure
Page 14

NOTES TO THE AcCou￿rS
l. Basis of accounts:
These accounts have been PrePa￿d on a 'receipts and paymentr basis and accord with Sertion 133 of
the Charities Act 2011
2. Donatlon5 and other Ir*ome:
General donations
Legacy
Saturday coffee mornlngs
Grants and donation5 for mission
Farnily activities
Income towards upkeep of Church premises
191.44
85
137.188.07
256.26
48
2,217
8.833
1,161
£12.344
i.rx)6.50
699.25
139,341.52
3, Other causes
2023
Ralsed
82.32
Gl
Agape IL Mclntoshl
Ashby Food Bank
Ashby Youth for Christ
BMS World Misslon
Brltish Youth For Chrfst IN Roberts}
Chrlstlans Agalnst Poverty {Ashby}
Chrlstlan Aid
EMBA Home Misslon Fund
Oasis International IP & R Lane}
Open Doors
Retlrement Glfts
Street Pastors
Tearfund
82.32
iO.LX)
iO.(M)
32.(Kl 6,c￿.[KI
210.(M] 4,724.
900.
1,200.00
507.23
S,653.90
2,782.31
177.
24.95
240.
122
122
40
5,620
2,055
507.23
6,050
2,343
82.31
177.0)
387.¢XI
57
I,iio
1,510
271.LX)
186.50
87
87
£1.416 £23.535
£1,758.86 22,488.21
4. Mlnistry
Ministerfs Stipend, on-costs and expenses
Minister's houslng costs
Pastoral worker and costs
Family attivities
Worship resources
Fellowship support and events
Benevolence
2023
2022
12.
20,340
5,629
12.605
7. 725
518
327
13396.83
1,891.27
1,626.16
246.20
451.50
17.623.96
£47,629
Page15

NOTES TO THE AccouNfs (contlnued)
5. Mlssion
Given to other cause5
Other local outreach
Note
2023
22.488.21
778.78
23.266.99
2022
23,535
2,518
£26.053
6. Upkeep of Church Premlses and General Runnlrq Costs
2023
2022
Insurance
Gas and electrklty
Other running costs
Cleaning
Catering
General ￿paIrs & malntenance
2,487.21
3,182.02
3,312.03
4,605.89
862.31
2.734
2.984
2.600
3.978
1,380
5,259
£18.935
3,024.65
17,474.11
7. Other monetary •ss•ts
Current debtors:
HMRC- tax recoverable on Gift Ald Q3
Insurance prepaid
2022
3,255.25
2,487.21
£5.742.46
297.39
4.434
2,734
£7.168
212
Cash balance$ of chU￿h ory¥nls*lons
£6,039.85
£7,380
8. Non-monetsry assets
Church premises situate Brook Street, Ashby-de-la-zouch, built in 1862
and held by The Baptist Union Corporatlon Ltd. as Custodian Trustees.
The building is currently insured for
Contents of the Church premise5 are currentty inSU￿d for
Z023
2022
1.949.984
176,697
£2.126,681
1.893.190
171,551
£2,064, 741
9. Cash balances of Churth orpnlsatlons
Openlng
Balance
aoslTrg
Balance
Recelpts Payments
Lunch Club
212.30
722.IX>
636.91
297.39
£212.30
£722.00
£636.91
£297.39
Included in Payments for the Churth orrdnisatlon alThe are 2023 donakn to tharftsble causes of £llXI.
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INDEPENDE￿ EXAMINERS. REpoKf ON THE AccouKfs
REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF ASHBY BAPTIST CHURCH ON ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED
31 DECEMBER 2023
Respectlve responslbllltles of the Trustees and the Independent Examiners
The Charlty's Trustees are responsible forthe Pfeparatlon of the Accounts. The Char￿￿$ Trustees conslder
that an audit Is not requlred for thls year under Sertion 144 of the Charities Act 2011 (the Charities Actl
and that an independent examination is needed. It is our responsibility to:
• examine the Accounts under Section 145 of the Charities Act,.
follow the prO￿dureS laid down in the general Directions given by the Charity Commission {under
Sertion 14515llbl of the Charities Act)." and
• state whether parkncular matters have come to our attention.
Basls of Independent Examlners, Ststement
Our examination was carried out in accordance wtth general dlrections glven by the Charity Commlssion.
An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the Charity and a comparison of the
Accounts p￿sented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in
the accounts, and seeking explanatlons from the Trustees conceming such matters. The procedures
undertaken do not provlde all the evldence that would be required In an audit and consequently no oplnlo
is given as to whether the Accounts present a 'true and fairf view and the rewrt 15 limited to those matters
set out in the statement below.
Independent Examlners, Statement
In connection with our examlnation, no matter has come to our attention:
l. which gives us reasonable cause to believe that in, any materlal respect, the requlrements
lal to keep accountin8 records in accordance with section 130 of the Charities Act- and
Ibl to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and comply with the
accountln8 requirements of the Charltles Act .
have not been met; or
2. to which, in our oplnion, attentlon should be drnwn In orderto enable a proper understandlng of the
Accounts to be reathed
Dated-
Signed:
Anne Myring
14 Woodlands Way
Moira
Swadlincote
Derbyshire DE12 6HE
Sandra Shaw
41 Ashby Road
Moira
Swadlincote
Derbyshire DE12 6DJ
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