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EVESHAM BAPTIST CHURCH

TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT 2021

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CONTENTS

Contents 2
Trust Information 3
Trustees Report for the year ended 31stDecember 2020 4
Objects 4
The Church: Its Aims and Objectives 4
The Year: Its Objectives and Achievements 4
New Building Development 5
Plans for the New Year 6
Financial Review 6
Grant Making Policy 7
Risk Management 7
Statement of Trustees Responsibilities 7
Church Values 9

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TRUST INFORMATION

Status Charitable Incorporated Organisation
Trustees Rev. Dr Edward Pillar (Minister)
Dr Tracey Allan (Secretary) until September 2021
Mr Stuart Brown until December 2020
Mr Andrew Foster
Mrs Jacqueline Grace until March 2021
Mr Derek Markie appointed March 2021
Mr Graham Wells
Registered Address Cowl Street
Evesham
Worcestershire
WR11 4PN
Independent Examiner Stewardship
1 Lamb’s Passage
London
EC1Y 8AB
Bankers Cooperative Bank Limited
PO Box 250
Delf House
Southway
Skelmersdale
WN8 6WT

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TRUSTEES REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2020

OBJECTS

The primary aims of the trust are to fulfil the role of a Christian Church in the Evesham area and to provide help to others in promoting the Christian faith in the United Kingdom and overseas.

THE CHURCH: ITS AIMS AND OBJECTIVES

The Church is not a building, but a gathering of ordinary people of different ages and backgrounds, whose lives have been changed by the Lord Jesus Christ, the Son of God. The New Testament reveals the Church as a community of people, properly taught and cared for, who by loving and serving Jesus Christ, were also committed to love and care for each other and to bring a blessing to the area in which they lived. Evesham Baptist Church, its trustees and members, are committed to seeking to live out those New Testament principles. Evesham Baptist Church is not alone in this, but it is one of many churches in the area, country and all over the world that is committed to following the teaching of Jesus Christ. The vision is to see the people of Evesham Baptist Church come into this experience of knowing Jesus as their Lord, Saviour and friend.

Evesham Baptist Church is a member of the Baptist Union of Great Britain, the Heart of England Baptist Association and the Evangelical Alliance.

Directions relating to the Church are made by the trustees, who are responsible for governing the life and teaching of the church. Day to day decisions on expenditure and activities are decided by the staff and volunteers in charge of different areas of the church, with budgets set and monitored by the trustees. The powers of appointment or removal of trustees rests with the members. New trustees are selected from the members of the church. On being appointed, new trustees spend time with the existing trustees to ensure they understand their responsibilities and the legal and financial framework in which the church operates.

Whilst the church does employ two staff, it is the work of every member of the church, whether employed or not, that will make the difference in the church achieving its great commission. This is done by encouraging all members of the church to live out their faith in Jesus Christ amongst the people they interact with every day; by praying, by visiting the sick and others in need, in being involved in training others, in public teaching and worship, and also in administration. The financial resources of the church, to a very large extent, are given by the members and their private assets and equipment are regularly used in the work of the church. Much of this work is done privately, without recognition, and the hours and value of that time cannot be quantified.

THE YEAR: ITS OBJECTIVES AND ACHIEVEMENTS

2021 continued to be strongly influenced by Covid-19 restrictions. Lockdown was eased in March and guided by Government and the Baptist Union we moved to recommence meeting together for worship in May with short 45-minute services, strict hygiene and ventilation protocols and a booking system. These were gradually relaxed through the rest of the year as the situation improved. Some people were very cautious, but attendance increased to around 50 compared with a pre-pandemic norm of 70. The worship and other activities of the church remained strong throughout with video and Zoom gatherings initially and continuing contact between individuals. Some organisations within the church also began to meet again on site while others continued via Zoom or outside. People certainly missed meeting together as a church family, and some people have felt more isolated during this time, but the fellowship has adapted well. As the year ended it was clear too, that some had changed their Sunday

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habits in particular and enjoyed the more flexible timing they had for watching worship services. Early thinking around the future of “hybrid” worship began.

The second major influence on the pattern of church life was the absence of the minister as he took a sabbatical from June to August. So almost as soon as worship together recommenced it fell to the three deacons to arrange and lead. The group experimented over the three months with a variety of shorter forms. Main forms included a reflection by one of the deacons, a member, a video or visiting speakers. Three of these focused on the parallel thinking towards the church move to a new site planned for the following year. All were videoed and relayed later on the Sunday to those not present.

Overall the objectives of the organisation remained unchanged:

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NEW BUILDING DEVELOPMENT

In 2005 we addressed the needs of the Church in terms of our building and recognised that we were unable to expand in our current building. We sought alternative buildings that could accommodate a growing Church family but were not successful in this search. In 2006 we were gifted a parcel of land and since this time have been raising funds to move to a new building on this land.

This continues to be central to our future planning of a new Church & Community Centre on the Offenham Road where we were bequeathed the land. A sale of a portion of the land was completed in 2020 and this is now being developed as a Social Housing Scheme by Bromford Housing Association. A further major appeal in March was held the fellowship offered a mixture of one-off gifts and commitments to give regularly. A revised plan for our centre was approved in September. Detailed engineering design was close to conclusion, however, fuel prices, foundation problems and impact of Covid on various supplies led to cost overruns which we could not countenance, and the decision was made, reluctantly, in December, to significantly reduce the scale and complexity of the building. At the turn of the year our architects reported success in their brief to produce a design which was affordable, met our requirements for the medium term, and had opportunities for later development and expansion. We will progress this, hopefully to tender in the summer and on to construction in October 2022 with a view to opening in late summer 2023.

The trustees have complied with the duty under the Charities Acts to have due regard to the public benefit guidance published by the Charity Commission.

Our Safeguarding and other key policies are kept under review and placed before the Annual Members Meeting each year for recommitment. A Safeguarding Officer reports directly to the Minister, Trustees and relevant outside authorities as necessary.

PLANS FOR THE NEW YEAR

The key strategies for the church are to remain the same; the trustees have not set specific objectives for the coming year in quantitative terms beyond the budget and continuation of existing activities

The new building and related activities referred to above will necessarily dominate some of the business of the church but more broadly we have set out Mission as a key area of thinking alongside Design and Finance as we begin to visualise working in the new area of the town.

There are however two other key areas that the Trustees are working at as we move beyond the pandemic and the retirement of our long-term Church Secretary. The pandemic has undoubtedly had an impact on the number of people volunteering to assist in the daily life of the church itself and with just 4 Trustees and vacancies for offices of Secretary and Treasurer there is a real constraint on capacity. We will be consolidating activities including moving towards a more efficient accounting system, while maintaining the emphasis on those things which are central to our life together, work and mission.

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FINANCIAL REVIEW

The financial reserves of the Church have been strengthened during the year as members have continued to give through the pandemic and outgoings have fallen. Although the budget was not achieved a sizeable surplus of income has been added to general funds to cover increasing administration costs or transfer on to the Building Fund.

The trustees have set a policy of retaining funds sufficient for the foreseeable needs of the Church and to ensure the Church can meet the commitments that have been entered into. Where there is specific expenditure foreseen or expansion planned, amounts from the unrestricted funds (excluding amounts invested in assets for church use) are set aside into a number of designated funds to meet these needs, with the General Fund available to meet the day to day running costs of the Church. A Reserve Fund is retained at a level sufficient to wind up the Church following nine months of fixed costs after an immediate halving of income; at the year end the balance in the Reserve Fund was £22,700. Based on the figures set in the budget for 2021, a Reserve Fund of £22,700 should sufficiently cover the needs detailed in our policy. The unrestricted cash reserves at the year-end were £1,562,200 ~~.~~

£22,700 Reserve Fund per reserves policy, and £1,538,600 other Designated Funds for planned expenditure/expansion (please see note 5 to the accounts).

As we look forward to the next financial year, our budget details a Reserve Fund continuing at £22,700.

As a church we recognise the generosity of the church family, not just with the general giving for the day to day running, but the continued giving to a fund for the New Building. At the end of the financial year, the balance in this fund was £1,942,809 including sale to Bromford of 1.5m.

GRANT MAKING POLICY

Gifts to external organisations and individuals are considered by the trustees on the basis of need and fulfilment of the charitable objectives. The Church aims to distribute gifts totalling 10% of annual unrestricted income, rising to 15% if funds allow.

RISK MANAGEMENT

All major insurable risks are subject to normal Churches and employers’ insurance. Contractual risks are reviewed before being entered into to assess that they could not significantly impact upon the Church’s ability to fulfil its objectives. An annual review of areas of risk is undertaken by the trustees in conjunction with staff and volunteers responsible for the area of activity. The trustees have considered their obligations relating to safeguarding and continue to do so annually.

A central concern in the year was the safe management of the premises and its users during the pandemic and strict protocols were established for a) Worship Services b) all other organisations including those hiring our building. Trustees were guided by Government publications and The Baptist Union’s specific advice to member churches. These have been kept under review and more recently relaxed in line with the reducing risks of infection. We can report that at no point have we been given evidence of infection whilst using the premises.

We are also conscious that we operate in an old building and on two occasions during the year fallen tiles or render have been found nearby. We continue to monitor the situation closely and will take all action necessary to maintain user and neighbour safety levels.

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STATEMENT OF TRUSTEES RESPONSIBILITIES

Charity law requires us as Trustees to prepare financial statements for each accounting year which record the receipts and payments of the charity for the year.

We are responsible for keeping proper accounting records which disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charity and enable us to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Charities Act 2011.

We also have a responsibility to safeguard the assets of the charity and to take reasonable steps to prevent fraud or any other irregularities.

The trustees confirm that the accounts comply with current statutory requirements and those of the Charity’s trust deed.

Approved by the board of trustees on:

and signed on its behalf by: _______ Dr Edward Morton Pillar (Chair)

Bringing the love of Christ to the community

CHURCH VALUES

Jesus We are committed to Jesus and seek to be his disciples. Welcome We are committed to welcoming all and making a safe place. Community We are committed to making authentic relationships - vulnerable yet available to one another. Inclusive We acknowledge that everyone has an intrinsic value - created and loved by God. We commit ourselves to honour all who come across our paths. Involvement According to gift and ability - all are encouraged to find their ‘right seat’ - in freedom and joy we can grow as we serve. Journey Together we make a spiritual journey to discover Jesus and to make sense of Him.

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Evesham Baptist Church

Report and Accounts Year ended 31 December 2021

1 Lamb's Passage, London EC1Y 8AB www.stewardship.org.uk

EVESHAM BAPTIST CHURCH

LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2021

ADDRESS FOR CORRESPONDENCE Seward Close Cowl Street Evesham WR11 4PN GOVERNING DOCUMENT Charitable Incorporated Organisation 11 June 2015 CHARITY REGISTRATION NUMBER 1162147 TRUSTEES RESPONSIBLE FOR Rev. Dr Edward Pillar MANAGING THE CHARITY Tracey Allan (resigned September 2021) Andrew Foster Jacqueline Grace (resigned March 2021) Derek Markie (appointed March 2021) Graham Wells

CUSTODIAN TRUSTEES Baptist Union Corporation BANKERS Cooperative Bank INDEPENDENT EXAMINER Jaimée Young Stewardship 1 Lamb's Passage LONDON EC1Y 8AB

INDEX

Page 1 Legal and Administrative Details Page 2 Independent Examiner's Report Page 3 Receipts and Payments Account Page 4 Statement of Assets & Liabilities Pages 5-7 Notes to the Accounts Appendix Trustees' report

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INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT

TO THE TRUSTEES OF

EVESHAM BAPTIST CHURCH

I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of Evesham Baptist Church ('the charity') for the year ended 31 December 2021 on pages 3 to 7 following.

Responsibilities and basis of report

As the trustees of the charity you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 (‘the 2011 Act’).

I report in respect of my examination of the charity’s accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 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 giving me cause to believe that in any material respect:

  1. accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the 2011 Act; or

  2. 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.

Jaimée Young

Stewardship 1 Lamb's Passage LONDON EC1Y 8AB

Date:

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EVESHAM BAPTIST CHURCH

RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS ACCOUNT

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2021

Notes
Income receipts
Donations
Gift aid receipts
Other grants
Income from letting of facilities
Investment income
Other
Capital and similar receipts
Total receipts
Payments
2
3
Total payments
Transfers between funds
5
Net movement in funds
Cash funds as at last year end
Cash funds at this year end
A
Sale of land
Net
of
receipts
/
(payments)
before
transfers
Grants
paid
in
relation
to
charitable
activities undertaken by others
Payments
in
relation
to
charitable
activities undertaken directly		 General
Designated
Funds
Funds
£
£
44,846
81
10,569
-
-
-
182
40
2,689
-
-
-
58,285
121
-
1,500,000
-
1,500,000
58,285
1,500,121
48,917
8,266
-
6,000
48,917
14,266
9,368
1,485,855
(8,597)
8,597
771
1,494,452
142
66,801
913
1,561,253
Unrestricted Funds		 Restricted
Funds
£
102,062
20,033
58,000
-
-
-
180,095
-
-
180,095
111,017
935
111,952
68,143
-
68,143
371,357
439,501		 Total
2021
£
146,989
30,602
58,000
222
2,689
-
238,502
1,500,000
1,500,000
1,738,502
168,200
6,935
175,135
1,563,367
-
1,563,367
438,300
2,001,667		 Total
2020
£
General
Funds
£
44,846
10,569
-
182
2,689
-
58,285
-
-
58,285
48,917
-
48,917
9,368
(8,597)
771
142
913
69,839
15,067
-
151
1,328
342
86,727
-
-
86,727
52,035
11,158
63,193
23,534
-
23,534
414,766
438,300

The notes on pages 5 - 7 form part of these accounts.

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EVESHAM BAPTIST CHURCH

STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2021

A
Cash funds
Cash at bank with immediate access
Notice deposits
Petty cash
B
Other monetary assets
Gift aid due to charity
C
Liabilities
Falling due within one year:
BU Pension scheme deficit
Trade creditors
Accrued expenses
PAYE/NI owed
Accounts preparation and independent examination
Christmas Appeal 2020
Falling due after one year:
BU Pension scheme deficit
Note 6
Total
D
Assets retained for charity's own use
Church buildings and land
Church contents
Manse		 General
Designated
funds
funds
£
£
748
29,499
-
1,531,754
165
-
913
1,561,253
719
-
719
-
4,033
-
1,260
-
-
-
362
-
1,320
-
-
-
6,975
-
44,367
-
44,367
-
51,342
-
Unrestricted Funds		 Restricted
funds
£
-
439,501
-
439,501
711
711
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-		 Total
2021
£
30,247
1,971,255
165
2,001,667
1,430
1,430
4,033
1,260
-
362
1,320
-
6,975
44,367
44,367
51,342
Value
2021
£
1,023,870
85,086
328,772
1,437,728		 Total
2020
£
19,757
418,502
41
438,300
413
413
2,973
26
45,891
343
960
410
50,602
70,327
70,327
120,929
Value
2020
£
911,240
77,175
288,586
1,277,001

The trustees have used insurance values as the trustees are unable to reliably estimate current values; insurance values may differ materially from current values.

The title to the church building at Cowl Street and the Manse are held by the Baptist Union Corporation as Custodian Trustee. The church building is held as an endowment fund with proceeds to be used for capital expenditure only.

E Guarantees and secured debts

The charity has not given any guarantees and has not provided its assets as security for any liabilities.

The accounts were approved by the trustees and signed on their behalf

by date _____Andrew Foster _____

The notes on pages 5 - 7 form part of these accounts.

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EVESHAM BAPTIST CHURCH

NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2021

1 Accounting policies

The accounts have been prepared on a receipts and payments basis and comprise a statement that shows the charity's receipts and payments, a statement that summarises the charity's assets and liabilities and related notes. The accountancy profession have determined that only accounts prepared in accordance with applicable accounting standards present a 'true and fair' view and, as these receipts and payments accounts have not (and cannot) be prepared in accordance with accounting standards, these accounts do not present (and are not intended to present) a 'true and fair' view of the charity's financial activities and state of affairs.

General funds are unrestricted funds which are available for use at the discretion of the trustees in furtherance of the general objectives of the charity. Designated funds comprise unrestricted funds that have been set aside by the trustees for particular purposes. Restricted funds are donations which are to be used in accordance with specific restrictions imposed by donors; they include donations received from appeals for specific activities or projects.

2
Payments in relation to charitable activities undertaken directly
Minister
Note 4
Church building costs (including employment)
Manse costs
New building
Church activities
Administration and support
Governance
3
Grants and gifts paid to others
Organisations:
Baptist Missionary Society
HEBA Home Mission Fund
Tearfund
Embrace the Middle East
Salvation Army
Organisations < £1,000		 Unrestrict Designated
funds
£
-
-
-
7,440
826
-
-
8,266
2,500
2,000
1,000
-
-
500
6,000
ed Funds		 Restricted
Funds
£
-
-
-
110,984
33
-
-
111,017
-
-
-
-
-
935
935		 Total
2021
£
35,213
5,045
5,226
118,424
1,327
2,035
930
168,200
2,500
2,000
1,000
-
-
1,435
6,935		 Total
2020
£
General
funds
£
35,213
5,045
5,226
-
469
2,035
930
48,917
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
34,376
6,239
4,359
1,256
2,464
2,380
960
52,035
2,500
2,000
1,400
2,000
2,000
1,258
11,158

4 Transactions with related parties

The total costs (stated in Note 2) for the minister Edward Pillar consist of his stipend, pension, expenses of office and housing costs (which is customary for ministers). These payments are for his services to the Church and not for acting as a trustee, as permitted by the governing document. The minister is not party to any decisions about these costs.

No other trustees were paid any expenses during the year and there were no transactions with trustees other than to reimburse them for amounts they spent on behalf of the Church.

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NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2021

vement of funds
General funds
Designated funds
Mission Giving
Fabric
Fixed Assets
Youth and Children's Work
New Building
Outreach
Seward Close Amenities
Reserve
Surplus Fund
Restricted funds
Children's Work
Fred Hands Legacy
Mission Giving
New Building
Word for Today
Total funds		 Opening
balance
£
142
1,363
5,253
3,000
3,833
13,202
10,000
378
22,700
7,072
66,942
935
1,000
877
368,546
-
371,357
438,300		 Receipts
£
58,285
-
-
-
81
1,500,040
-
-
-
-
1,558,407
-
-
525
179,445
125
180,095
1,738,502		 Payments
£
(48,917)
(6,000)
-
-
(826)
(7,440)
-
-
-
-
(63,183)
-
-
(935)
(110,984)
(33)
(111,952)
(175,135)		 Transfers
£
(8,597)
5,763
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
2,834
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-		 Closing
balance
£
913
1,126
5,253
3,000
3,088
1,505,802
10,000
378
22,700
9,906
1,562,166
935
1,000
467
437,007
92
439,501
2,001,667

5 Movement of funds

6 The Baptist Pension Scheme

Background to the disclosure

The Church is an employer participating in a pension scheme known as the Baptist Pension Scheme (“the Scheme”), which is administered by the Pension Trustee (Baptist Pension Trust Limited). The Scheme is a separate legal entity and the assets of the Scheme are held separately from those of the Employer and the other participating employers. The Scheme comprises a Defined Contribution Plan and a Defined Benefit Plan.

The pension cost shown in the Receipts and Payments Statement comprises contributions to the Defined Contribution Plan and deficiency contributions to the Defined Benefit Plan (see below).

The Minister(s) and some members of the church staff are eligible to join the Scheme.

The Defined Contribution Plan

From January 2012, pension provision is being made through the Defined Contribution (DC) Plan within the Scheme. In general, members pay 8% of their Pensionable Income and employers pay 6% of members’ Pensionable Income into individual pension accounts, which are operated and managed on behalf of the Pension Trustee by Legal and General Life Assurance Society Limited. In addition, the employer pays a further 4% of Pensionable Income (or 3% if the employer is in the segregated DC section) to cover Death in Service Benefits, administration costs, and an associated insurance policy which provides income protection for Scheme members in the event that they are unable to work due to long-term incapacity. This income protection policy has been insured by the Baptist Union of Great Britain with Aviva. Members of the Basic Section pay reduced contributions of 5% of Pensionable Income, and their employers also pay a total of 5%.

The Defined Benefit Plan

Benefits in respect of service prior to 1 January 2012 are provided through the Defined Benefit (DB) Plan within the Scheme. The main benefits for pre-2012 service were a defined benefit pension of one eightieth of Final Minimum Pensionable Income for each year of Pensionable Service, together with additional pension in respect of premiums paid on Pensionable Income in excess of Minimum Pensionable Income. The Scheme, previously known as the Baptist Ministers’ Pension Fund, started in 1925, but was closed to future accrual of defined benefits on 31 December 2011.

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NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2021

Actuarial valuation as at 31 December 2019

A formal valuation of the Defined Benefit (DB) Plan was performed at 31 December 2019 by a professionally qualified Actuary using the Projected Unit Method. The market value of the DB Plan assets at the valuation date was £298 million. The valuation of the DB Plan revealed a deficit of assets compared with the value of liabilities of £18 million (equivalent to a past service funding level of 94%). The next actuarial valuation of the DB Plan is due as at 31 December 2022.

Recovery plan

A recovery plan dated 30 September 2020 has been agreed to make good the above deficit in assets. Therefore, in addition to the contributions to the DC Plan set out above, the Trustee and the Council agree to a rate of deficiency contributions from churches and other employers involved in the DB Plan.

It has been agreed that the standard rate of deficiency contributions from churches and other employers involved in the DB Plan will remain at previously agreed levels, increasing each year in line with increases in the Minimum Pensionable Income. The deficiency contributions are broadly based on 12% of Pensionable Income / Minimum Pensionable Income, reflecting each employer's contributions in March 2015. Some employers that were involved in the DB Plan for a short period pay lower contributions. The Trustee and the Council agreed a 50% reduction in all deficiency contributions payable between 1 July 2020 and 31 December 2020. The Recovery Plan envisages deficiency contributions continuing until June 2026.

In addition, the Baptist Union of Great Britain contributed a lump sum of £0.5m in 2020.

Employer's contributions to Defined Contribution Plan
Employer's deficiency contributions to Defined Benefit Plan
Payments made in the year		 2021
£
3,366
4,033
7,399		 2020
£
1,984
2,973
4,957

Basis for determining the DB plan pension liability

The pension liability disclosed in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities in respect of the DB Plan is based on an estimate of the amount that the charity would be required to pay should the charity decide to settle the debt immediately; the Baptist Pension Scheme (the ‘BPS’) have provided this estimate. The BPS is collecting deficit contributions monthly however these deficit contributions have not been calculated by reference to the charity’s share of the pension deficit and, based on the current schedule of contributions, it is possible that the sum of all future annual deficit contributions will be significantly less than the liability disclosed in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. The charity does not foresee any circumstances that could result in immediate payment of the whole debt however the trustees believe that the BPS may ask the church to increase its contributions towards the deficit and therefore, to be prudent, they have chosen to disclose a liability for the employer debt in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.

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INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT

TO THE TRUSTEES OF

EVESHAM BAPTIST CHURCH

I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of Evesham Baptist Church ('the charity') for the year ended 31 December 2021 on pages 3 to 7 following.

Responsibilities and basis of report

As the trustees of the charity you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 (‘the 2011 Act’).

I report in respect of my examination of the charity’s accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 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 giving me cause to believe that in any material respect: 1. accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the 2011 Act; or

  1. 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.

Jaimée Young

Stewardship 1 Lamb's Passage LONDON EC1Y 8AB

Date:

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