Trinity BaptistlURC North Finehley Annual review for 2023 Worshi alld S iritual Our Sunday services are in Church and live on Zoom each week. Services were conducted by our ministei. until May when l)c relii'ed, including Ash Wednesday, Maundy Thiirsday and a wonderful Easter day celebration. Scrvices from May onwards were led by a variety of preachers including members of our congi'eghtion, enhancing our worship with their different approaches. Until May our Bible studies on Zoom were Sed by our ministcr. One of the Elders led a sthdy written in English and Farsi encouraging our >arsi speakcrs to lak¢ part with one lo interpret. We wcre thrillcd Éo i'eceive two new Incinbers into Ineinbership through baptism by total immersion. There was also an infant baptism. At the AGM we were delighted that two new Elders were elected. They were ordained by Rev George Watt, Moderator of the Thames North Synod of thc URC the following month. Rev Joshua Kane, Baptist Regional minister and minister of a local church, agreed to be our Interim Moderrator. Thc Elders have had several helpful meeling5 With him as we work through the process to find a new minister. After several months of consultation the North London Alliance Church (NLAC) slarled worship in the building and socialising with us after our services. Pastoral and SociRI The Elders keep in touch with members and friends, visiting where appropriate. There was a special service attended by i'epi'esentdtives of the wider church to thank Rev Paul Marlin atTrd his wife Sally for their friendship and contribution to our church and the wider cominunity. He had been the convonor of Chlirches Together in Finchley (CTIF) as well as pi'omoting a '0uP for local ministers. The following week a tea was served followed by entertainment performed by members and friends. A leaflet'welcome to Trinity" was produced English and Farsi, reflecting the number of Farsi speakers attending church. We continue Ihe Games afternoons which now takc place twice a month as the NLAC lake i'esponsibility for one. We cnjoy socialising together. This is open to anyone and AgeUK Barnet recommend people to us. Dui'ing August we operatc once a week to provide somewhere to wme for Ihose whose regular place is closed over the suinmer. Several meinbers offered 'Afternoon tea, in their hoines which was very successful and much appreciated A defibrillator was purchased and thr people have been trained in its operation- the machine gLiides people as to its Llse. Two Eldei's allended Safeguarding training relating to Refugees and Asylum seekers Our Saf¢guarding Policy was i'tviewed. Ecumenical W¢ conlinue our strong links with Churches Together in Finchley{cfiF). We hosted thc CTIF Lenten studies, and took part in united activities organised by it- Good Friday, Penlecost and Advent. Represenlalives attend CTif, North London Local Area Group of URC churches and regional Ineetings of Baplists and United Reforilled Church. We continue our tics to St Margaret's URC Finchley sharing services over Christmas. Their minister is a regular preacher at Trinity.
Volunleers from Trinity help organise the CTIF 'Warm Space, initiative held at St Margaret's URC. This runs weekly from October to Eastcr. We are pleased that the number of regular attendees continiied to increase from last year. Mission and Evan elism. Regular worship and Bible studies give opportunities to introduce peoplc to Christianity and deepen knowledgc of those already Christians. Junior chUh leaders leach children while adults meet in church. A local primary school requestcd use of the church for their Christmas event and for someone to tell a Christmas story. Usually the minister has done this- in 2023 the church secretary arranged this. Wc support Pathway in their work of introducing children to Éhe faith Élirough taking assemblies and leaching in schools, by providing an office for fr¢e. Oui. Harvest gifts went lo Finchley Food Bank and we collect for ihem each week. Reduced rents are offered to recognised charities. Gifts of socks and underwear for Refugee children and young people were gifted via New Citizens Gateway (formerly Barnet Refugee services) We were disappointed to hear that Traidcraft had ceased trading after providing fairly traded goods for 30 years. Some signs of renewal allowed us to off¢i' fairly traded goods at Chrislmas. We put on record our thanks and gratitude to Rev Paul Martin for his friendship, guidance, pastoral cal'e and his work in ihe local and wider church as well a5 in our local commiinity. The church manse has been lel on an Assured Shorthold Tenancy during the ministerial vacancy The Elder5 have worked hard to support the congregation and members during this period without a minister- socially and spiritually. They have taken on extra duties including sharing leadership in worship. chaii'ing meetings, managing the church site and the mans¢ and caring for the congregation. Financial Review The church continues to raise funds which it needs to carry on its activities from within its own Inembership and congregation and from income from hiring out the Ghurch premises. 'fhe church will receive rent from December onwards fi'om letting the church manse until a new minister is alled. No wider public appeal was made for funds during the year. The fnancial results for thc year, together with a summary of the accounting policies adopted are set out in the accompanying financial slatemenls. Thc accounts show that Ihei'e was a deficit for the year of £2,410.89 caused principally by expenditurc on the Lhurch inanse in pirparation foi. its lettiiig. The'fruslee5 are satisfied that ihey have sutTicient reserves al the end of the financial year, together with ongoing income anticipated. to enable the church to function effectively in the coming year. The'frustees have made an assessment of the major risks facing the chlirch, and are satisfied that there air policies in place to minimise these risks. Lynn Harvey Church Secretary lan Anderson Church Treasurer July 21" 2024.
(HARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES Independent examiner's report on the accounts Section A Independent Examiner's Report Report to the trustees Trinity Church North Finchley On accounts for the year ended 31$1 Dember 2023 Charity no lif any) 1164151 Set out on pages FSand1-4 I report to Ihe trustees on my examinalK)n of the accounts of the above charity {'Ihe Twst") for the year ended 3111212023 Responsibilitles and basis of report As the charity's trustees, you are responsible for the preporation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Acl 2011 {'Ihe Act"). I report in respect of my examination of the Trust's accounts carfied out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination, I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charily Commission under section 14515)Ibl of the Act. Independent I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have oxaminerfs statement come to my attention in connection with the examination which gives me Cause to believe that in. any material respect.. the accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of Ihe Charities Act., or Ihe accounts did not accord wlh the accounting records., or the accounls did not comply with the applicable requirements cOnrning the fomi and content of accounts set oul in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulationg 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 concems and have come across no other matters in connection wilh the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. ' Please del8te the words in the bCketS if they do not apply. Signed: Date: Name: Behnaz Rayali Relevant professional qualificationls) or body lif any): ACCA Address: Expert Accounting & Finance Ltd Aurora House 71- 75 Uxbridge Road IER Oct 2018
London W5 SSL Section B Disclosure Only complete If Ihe examiner needs lo highlight material mallers of concern {see CC32. Independenl examination of charity accounts.. direclB)ns and guidance for examiners). Glve here brief details of any items that the examiner wishes to disclose. IER Oct 2018
TRINITY CHURCH NORTH Fif4cHLEY STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES-YEAR ENDED 3fjST DECEMBER 2023 Note Unrtrslricted Desi nated Restrlcted Endowment Total 2023 Total 2022 INCOMING RESOURCES Envelope Gift Aid orrerings Gift Ald Offerings Gift Aid Tax Repayments Funds Raised for Specific Cause5 Church Premlse5 & Letlings Income Property Renting Income Investment Income Speclal Items 5,875.94 11,072.38 4,469.44 403.93 119,476.22 2,604.08 617.76 5,875.94 11,072.38 4,489.44 403.93 119,475.22 2,604.08 2,778.15 3,910.08 11,457.00 8,704.28 279.17 82.788.18 2,794.59 1,672.57 1,259.16 701.23 13 144.738.75 1,259.16 701.23 146,699.14 111.605.87 OTHER RECEIPTS Drawdown of Funds HMRC.JRS Grants other Income Total Intomin 13,000.00 13 958.18 128,564.05 1,551.00 146,289.75 1.551.00 148,250.14 Resources 1.259.16 701.23 RESOURCES EXPENDE[) Cliurch Personnèl C05t5 Ministry Works Support of Specific Causes aintenan¢e of Church Bulldings Church Utilltles Expenditure Adminlstrative Costs Addlngton Manse Maint8nanoe Property Renting Expendituro Major Church It8m5 other Expenditure 14,570.50 7,247.99 11,628.00 16.915.42 27,304.57 49.385.Bl 13,989.60 14.570.50 7.247.99 11,628.00 16.915.42 27,304.57 49.385.81 1.3,989.60 0.00 8.136.88 IA32.26 27,356.34 5,566.83 9,057.07 11,903.07 16,590.58 47,195.70 23.516.65 0.00 1,372.00 200.00 8,186.88 1,432.26 Total Resources Ex endÈd 150,661.03 150,661.03 142,760.24 NET INCOME I EXPENDITURE 4,371.28 1,259.16 0.00 701.23 12.410.B91 117,196.191 TRANSFERS Between Funds 0.00 0.00 .00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Funds BIFwd at 1 January 2023 11,072.24 34,453.64 94.83 119,823.88 148.248.40 165.444.59 Funds CIFwd at 31 December 2023 6,7DO.96 35,712.80 94.83 120,625.11 145,B37.51 14B,248.40 REPRESENTED BY.. 24.72 15.031.46 28,731.26 80.260.09 3,341.33 20,869.54 Potty Cash Bank Current Account Long Term MaintÈnance Fund Baptlst Union Corp Endowment Fund Baptist Union Corp EndowmetLt Fund London Baptlst Propèrty Board Endowment Fund 24.72 3.747.59 24.72 9,842.42 29.990.42 80.851.98 3,440.67 21,687.30 6,000.00 29.990.42 94.83 80,851.98 3,440.67 21,687.30 TOT L FUNDS 3.772.31 35,99D.42 94.83 105,979.95 145,837.51 148,24B.40 FS