2025-03-31-accounts - QE Park Baptist Church

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Charity name

QE Park Baptist Church

Other names charity is known by Registered charity number (if any)[1166680, sd

QEPBC

Charity's principal address |QE Park Centre

Railton Road Guildford, Surrey

Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity

Whiting ja a 2|MrPaulHammond3 | | SC=*d 4a irene [reanaeeSecretary [eee | CPNNW” ON a i ON. aDO a i ig a a ok a OO NWN]{T[l-. a 1 NWwWvwvw"..""1] 20 a Names of the trustees for the charity, if any, (for example, any custodian trustees) [Name Dates acted if not for wholeyear a a et.

Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)
: eofadviser Name Address Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information) Section B Structure, a overnance and management
Description of the charity’s trusts Type of governing document Constitution — 6 December 2015
How the charity is constituted Unincorporated association Trustee selection methods Elected from the membership in accordance with our Constitution
Additional governance issues (Optional information) You ‘ Members of the Church are accepted in accordance with the Governing may choose = include Document which requires them to be, or to have been, publicly baptised
additional information, where : . : ye aoe : relevant ‘about by full immersion on the profession of faith in Jesus Christ; or, following , : other modes of baptism, to renew their public profession of faith in Jesus
¢ policies and procedures Christ. adopted for the induction and training of trustees: A members meeting, (‘Church Meeting’); :is held at least three times4 a year
e oe ners and has responsibility for the overall policy of the Church. In accordance the charity's organisational with our Governing Document the members appoint a minimum of three
— structure and any wider , . |}fustees who are responsible for the day to day running of the Church’s network with which the charity |work and witness, as well as the financial and legal aspects of the charity. works; All members are encouraged to take an appropriate part in the Spiritual
e relationship with any related |Nd practical tasks involved in the furtherance of our charitable objective. ¢arties, . , _ :
¢ The Church is a member of the Baptist Union of Great Britain, the South trustees’ consideration of Eastern Baptist Association and the Evangelical Alliance. major risks and the system and procedures to manage —_{ Our Property Trustees are: them. The Baptist Union Corporation Limited Baptist House 129 Broadway Didcot Oxfordshire. OX11 8RT

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Section C Objectives and activities
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	The principle purpose ofthe Church is the advancement ofthe Christian
	faith according to the principles ofthe Baptist denomination. The Church
: iodine ofthe	may also advance education and carry out other charitable purposes in theUnitedKingdomand/orotherparts oftheworld.
governing document
	In orderto achieve the principal objective, the Church provides a variety
	of activities both to its membership and to the wider community. The aim
	is to show the love ofJesus Christ in word and deed and to bring people
	into a closer relationship with him as living Lord.
	One aspect ofthework ofthe Church is the provision of regular public
	services of Christian worship, which take place on a Sunday morning at
	10.30am, along with occasional services at othertimes which are
	advertised on the church and community centre notice boards, on our
	website and on our Facebook pages. All services are open to anyone.
	During the regular morning service, we aim to provide activities for
	children and young people.
	The Church runs three mid-week groups which are open to all forthe
	development offaith and discipleship. Some smaller groups meet
	fortnightly or monthly for mutual encouragement, accountability and
	prayer. There is also a monthly men’s breakfast and discussion. We hold
	a monthly prayer meeting which is advertised on our church news sheet,
Summaryof themain activities undertaken forthe	inSundayservicesandonourwebsite.Wealso hold aweeklyTuesday morning prayer meeting, to prayforthechurch, the localcommunityand the wider world. We also have aWhatsApp prayer group, where
public benefit in relation to	members can post personal and wider prayer requests.
these objects (include within
this section the statutory We run monthly interest groups - a walking group (weekly) plus monthly declaration thattrustees have	walks formums with babies and toddlers, and bird tweets walks: book had regard to the guidance club, cake night and craft night. Other one-offevents and Men’s and
issued by the Charity	women’s socials are also arranged from time to time. All church events
Commission on public	are advertised on our website.
benefit)
	We also run a Toddler group, called Little Lambs, which meets on
	Wednesdays with the purpose ofassisting the community and
	demonstrating the love ofJesus Christ. It is preceded by a short session
	called Diddy Disciples, fortoddlers and their carers, which consists ofa
	short Bible story and a song.
	The Church owns and runs the Community Centrewhere it is based.
	Rooms are hired out for activities such as exercise classes, children’s
	music and activity groups, counselling, teaching, choirs, business
	meetings, training and parties.
	The Church operates systems to ensure that all people working with
	childrenandvulnerableadultsareappropriatelyvettedthroughthe
	Disclosure and Barring Service.
	The Trustees have read the Charity Commission guidance on public
	benefit, and are satisfied that the activities outlined above clearly
	demonstratethatthecharityisprovidingabenefittothepublic.

Additional details of objectives and activities (Optional information)

Section D	Achievements and performance	Achievements and performance
Summary ofthemain achievements ofthecharity during theyear	April e	2024 . ; Asanumberofpeoplehadjoinedthechurch inrecentmonths, we held a Newcomers tea in ordertosharesome ofthe church's history and vision and to get to know one another better.
	e	Chris Duffet, a Baptist ministerand artist, led aweekend oftalks and activities based around prophetic art and evangelism, including painting an inspiring mural with the youth and young adults in the prayer den.
	e	Anumber ofchurch members started a Growing Leaders course to develop their gifts in this area.
	May
	e	Agroup ofapproximately 20, from the church and community, enjoyed ‘An evening with Simon Reeve’ at the theatre. Five church members also went ona retreat day, which focussed on the role ofwomen in the Bible.
	e	Additional administrative support has been needed forsome time so, in May, the church employeda part-time administrative assistant, whose role has included developing the church website, creating a digital database ofchurch members and keeping the church and community informed ofupcoming events and activities.
	e	Our minister attended the Baptist Union annual conference.
	June
	e	We sent out an invite to Christians on our housing estate tojoin us for a coffee morning, with the hope ofsupporting and encouraging one another but, sadly, itwas very poorly attended. We may considertrying this again in the lead up to a possible joint venture, such as an estate fair.
	e	OurAGM was held on 9"" Junewhen the budget forthe coming yearwas approved.
	July
	e	We were excited to baptise three members ofour church, with theirfriends and family in attendance.
	August
	e	We were delighted to welcome friends and family ofour evangelism worker for herfarewell service and BBQ. With her
		departure, thought was given to a replacement staffworker. As
		we are keen to encourage more young families into the church it was felt that our prioritywas to employ a children and families
	e	workerand this postwas filled at the start ofSeptember. We celebrated thewedding oftwo ofouryoung adults. Itwas a joyful day, with the building full ofchurch members and friends
		and widerfamily ofthe couple, many ofwhom wouldn't normally attend church.
	e	We ran a Kidzone forchildren and theircarers throughout the month, with craft and outdoor activities available and helpers from the church around to chat with thosewho came. Thiswas very well attended and appreciated. We were able to tell them about a
	monthly Lego church eventwhichwe started in late September. September
	e	Lego church is to be a monthly event forchildren and theirCarers, explaining a Bible story, singing songs, and using age-appropriate bricks to create models which reflect something in the story. This first sessionwas attended by8 families.
	e	Our Renew ‘café’ has continued to be well attended and
		appreciated. In Septemberwe renewed efforts to introduce an
		elementofoptionalprayertotheafternoon.Twocanalboattrips

	Section		Achievements and performance _	Achievements and performance _
				wereorganisedforthe group, with 8-10joining each time, and greatenthusiasm wasexpressedtohavethis opportunity again next year.
			e	The launch ofamonth long Walkfestwas hosted byourwalking group. Thiswas well attended, withthemayorand council officials coming along.
			October
.		;	¢	Wehada harvest lunch ofsoupandbread aftertheservice and
			e	collected donations forthe BaptistMissionary Society. This month alsosawthe first Prophecy school atthe church. This was led byone ofourchurchmembersandwasfound tobevery helpful to thosewho attended.
			¢ OnAll Hallow's Evewe hosted a Light Event for local families, offeringfree hot dogs, cakesand drinksandgiving out literature abouttheChristian faith and upcoming events atthe church. Approximately500 people passed through. November
	»		e	Approximately20 ladiesfrom our church and otherlocal churches enjoyed anawayweekend ata nearby retreatcentre. Thiswas a lovelyopportunityto spend relaxed timetogether, to be refreshed and to listen to God.
			December
			e	The Muddy Bootswalking group hascontinued togrow. In addition totheweeklywalks theyhave enjoyed monthlyoutings anda Christmas meal togetherata local pub.
	*		e	Weran threeChristmas Unwrapped sessions for children from the localjuniorschool, toexplain the real meaning ofChristmas. Our Living Nativityand Carols by Candlelight serviceswere, as always, very well attended.
	.		e	AChristmas lunchwascooked onChristmas day, withtwochurch families hosting. An open invitewasextended tochurch members
				and contacts ofthechurchwho mightotherwise have been alone.
			e	Ourcafé closed overtheChristmas period to allow fora partial re- fit ofthe kitchen, including an improved andmoreuserfriendly dishwasher.
			January2025
	~		e	Asmall pastoralcareteam wasformed, in orderto bettersupport and keep in regulartouch with members ofthechurch and local
			communitywho are unwell orgoing through difficulttimes. February
			¢	Our ministerconductedthe funeral ofa local residentwhowe have hadsome contactwith inthe past.
			e March	Ourministerattendedthe regional ministers’ conference,which enablesmutualencouragement and exchangeofideas.
			e	We ranthreeEasterCracked sessions forYear 6 pupils ofthe localjuniorschool. Thisteachesthem aboutthe realmeaning of Easter.

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Section E Financial review
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Brief We have committed to keeping three months working capital in our bank statement of the account, as a contingency fund against unexpected costs.
charity’s policy on reserves Details of any funds materially in deficit Further financial review details (Optional information) You : Our principle source of funds is from members’ regular donations and additional may CHESinformation, to nilewhere lettings from; the .hire of theaspremises. This money has been put. towards erelevant[about:] oe; theTheChurch’sChurch hasvariousalso activitiesgiven regularand financialthe upkeep, supportof thetocommunitylocal, nationalcentre.and the charity's principal _ international Christian organisations, whose Christian aims are sources of funds (including | compatible with our own charitable purpose. any fundraising);
e how expenditure has supported the key objectives of the charity;
e investment policy and objectives including any ethical investment policy adopted.

Section F

Other optional information

Section G Declaration The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.

Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees Signature(s) |, ena Position (eg Secretary, Chair,| .. Date A2/1/Q2cé

Q E PARK BAPTIST CHURCH ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR TO 31st March 2025

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||||||| |---|---|---|---|---|---| |INCOME|STATEMENT|FOR THE YEAR ENDED|31|MARCH|2025| |Note|2025|2024| |Receipts|£|£| |Sundry|Gifts|685|1,661| |SO|Giving|56,059|52,352| |Income|Tax on|Gift Aid|12,950|11,721| |Café|income|:|69,317| |Room|Bookings|75,888|70,853| |Total|Receipts|1.2|145,582|205,905| |Payments| |Staff &|Staff|Housing|2|82,060|75,231| |Mission|3|11,414|8,159| |Activities/Sunday Services/Worship|4|1,685|1,509| |Childrens|Work|5|170|199| |Church|Buildings|6|43,542|36,793| |Café|expenditure|7|-|67,672| |Admin|Costs|8|3,829|5,614| |Total|Payments|142,699|195,177| |Surplus/-Deficit|for the Year|2,883|10,728|

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QE PARK BAPTIST CHURCH ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR TO 31st March 2025

STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES AT 31 MARCH 2025

			Note	2025	2025
ASSETS
	Fixed Assets Total FixedAssets	Freehold Property	12	511,853 EN 511,853	511,853 a 511,853
	Current Assets
		OtherCurrent Assets
		OtherDebtors TotalOtherCurrentAssets	9	6,257 RC 6,257	10,925 eR 10,925
		Cash at bank and in hand
		BarclaysBank		101,230	401,002
	TotalCurrentAssets	PettyCash TotalCash atbank and inhand		846 CN 102,076 SER 108,333	456 a 101,458 a 112,383
	Current Liabilities
		Other Current Liabilities
		OtherCreditors		31,182	30,834
TotalCurrent Liabilities NETCURRENTASSETS TOTALASSETSLESSCURRENTLIABILITIES		Payroll Liabilities TotalOtherCurrent Liabilities	11	2,598 ——— 33,780 anny 33,780 74,553 acne 586,406	5,878 —— 36,712 aac 36,712 75,671 a 587,523
Long Term Liabilities TotalLongTermLiabilities NETASSETS		Seba LoanforCommCentre	10	2,000 aR 2,000 RN 584,406	6,000 a 6,000 a 581,523
General	Fund and Other Reserves
	Freehold PropertyReserve General Fund		13	471,853 412,553 comceesomnaninac 408	471,853 109,670 ease ace ee

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QE PARK BAPTIST CHURCH ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR TO 31st March 2025

Notes to the Accounts ;

Note 1.1 Basis of preparing the financial statements

The financial statements of the charity, which is a public benefit entity under FRS102 have been prepared in accordance with the Charities SORP (FRS102) "Accounting and Reporting by Charities:

Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and ireland (FRS102) (effective Ist January 2015)", and the Charities Act 2011.

1.2 Income

Donation income is recognised in the SoFA when the charity has entitlement to the funds, it is probable that the income will be received, and the amount can be measured reliably.

Tax reclaimable in respect of gift aid is recognised when receivable.

investment income represents interest received on surplus balances and is accounted for on an accruals basis.

Room hire is recognised when invoiced.

1.3 Grants paid

The Church makes grants to other organisations whose charitable objects complement its work. They are accounted for in the year in which they are paid.

1.4 Depreciation

Expenditure on fixtures, fittings and equipment is written off on a straight line basis over their estimated useful life of 4 years.

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QE PARK BAPTIST CHURCH ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR TO 31st March 2025 Notes to the Accounts

Note

Staff & Staff Housing

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|||||| |---|---|---|---|---| |2025|2024| |Salary|-|minister|30,059|27,301| |Pension|-|minister|3,630|3,380| |Salaries|- Staff|30,934|27,805| |Pension|- Staff|1,167|1,298| |Payroll Admin|1,457|1,207| |Travel|Expenses|1,174|435| |Training|(Courses/Seminars)|1,425|1,367| |Other Expenses|214|439| |Lease|Back on|Manse|12,000|12,000| |82,060|75,231|

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Total Staff & Staff Housing

The average total number of full time equivalent employees in the year was 4 (2024: 4) The average total number of full and part-time employees in the year was 5 (2024 : 5)

No employees were paid £60,000 or more.

Mission

Total Mission

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||||| |---|---|---|---| |Friends|International|1,000|1,000| |Matrix Trust|1,000|1,000| |BMS|2,525|2,300| |SEBA (Home|Mission)|5,175|2,300| |Community Outreach-Fun|Days;Toddlers|1,714|1,559| |11,414|8,159|

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QE PARK BAPTIST CHURCH

	ACCOUNTS FORTHEYEARTO 31st March 2025
	Notes to the Accounts
4.	Activities/Sunday Services	2025	2024
	Gifts/Cards/Special Occasions	225	160
	VisitingSpeakers	475	460
	Catering	602	667
	Worship - Miscellaneous	383	223
	Total Activities/SundayServices	1,685	1,509
5.	Childrens/Youth Work
	Children'sWork	170	199
	Total Childrens/Youth Work	170	199
6.	Church Buildings
	Insurance-contents/employers liability	3,514	3,195
	Electricity (incl heating)	20,505	10,023
	Refuse collection	2,111	1,403
	Repairs& Maintenance	4,790	9,377
	LiftMaintenance Contract	615	546
	Cleaning materials	555	230
	EquipmentQE Park	4,138	6,686
	Cleaning	7,315	5,332
	Total Church Buildings	43,542	36,793
7.	Café Expenditure
	StaffSalaries	-	33,561
	Purchases for resale/Café Supplies	-	32,230
	Bankcharges	-	1,175
	Repairs and renewals	-	328
	Other Expenses	-	378
		-	67,672

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QE PARK BAPTIST CHURCH

ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR TO 31st March 2025

Notes to the Accounts

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||||||| |---|---|---|---|---|---| |8.|Admin|Costs|2025|2024| |Stationery &|Office|Supplies|1,119|619| |BU & Home|Mission|subs|304|323| |Computer Consumables|1,020|861| |Bank Charges|129|166| |Postage|-|79| |Telephone &|Internet|592|540| |Printing,|Publicity,|Marketing|211|109| |Copyright|454|2,916| |Total|Admin|Costs|3,829|5,614| |9.|Debtors| |Other|Debtors|-|9,245| |Income Tax Tax|on|Gift|Aid|6,257|1,680| |6,257|10,925| |10.|Loans:|£|

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|||||||||||||| |---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---| |Other|Debtors|-|9,245| |Income Tax Tax|on|Gift|Aid|6,257|1,680| |6,257|10,925| |£| |Outstanding on|loan from|SEBU|@|1.4.24|6,000| |Repayments|-4,000| |Balance|owing|at|31.3.25|2,000| |The|loan|is|interest|free|and|unsecured|and|repayable|in|equal|bi-annual|instalments| |until|September|2025|

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Creditors

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||||| |---|---|---|---| |Other|creditors|31,182|30,834| |Payroll|liabilities|2,598|5,878| |33,780|36,712|

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ACCOUNTS FORTHEYEAR TO 31st March 2025 ae ann Notes to the Accounts
12.	FixedAssets			Property	Total
				£	£
	Cost
			At 1.4.24	511,853	511,853
			Additions	i	-
			Disposals	©	-
			At 31.3.25	511,853	511,853
	Depreciation
			At 1.4.24	=	-
			Charge for the year	=	-
			Disposals	-	=
			At 31.3.25	-	-
	Net	Book Value
			At 31.3.25	511,853	511,853
			At31.3.24	511,853	511,853

The church is the beneficial owner (subject to the relevant trusts) of QEP Community Centre, Guildford, the legal title to which is held by the church's custodian trustee (The Baptist Union Corporation Ltd.)

fund and other reserves
	General	Freehold	Total
	£	£	£
Opening balance at 1.4.24	109,670	471,853	581,523
Profit fortheyear	2,883	-	2,883
At31.3.25	112,553	471,853	584,406

The accounts and statement of assets and liabilites set out on pages 1-7 relating to the year ending 31 March 2025 are as approved by the leadership team.

Signed: Codnrirrne hy. Loutoy

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Report of the Independent Examiner(s) to the Trustees of Q Eb ie K BA On the accounts for the year ended 3\ MAKCH 202.5

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Respective responsibilities of Trustees and Examiner

The Church's Trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The church’s trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year under section 144 of the Charities Act 2011 (the Charities Act) and that an independent examination is needed.

It is my responsibility to: e examine the accounts under section 145 of the Charities Act, « to follow the procedures laid down in the general Directions given by the Charity Commission (under section 145(5)(b) of the Charities Act, and
° to state whether particular matters have come to my attention.

Basis of independent examiner's statement My examination was carried out in accordance with general Directions given by the Charity Commission. An examination indudes a review of the accounting records kept by the church 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 the 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 ape i ab ole ed bod 4 bic i ‘ Nee i af : rm ‘ dies 4D ale : j oie 5 tees ™~ 250 N09 . ™ : . of applicable listed-body},-which 4s-ane-of the tisted-bodies,-(Delete if income is less-than-£250,000)In connection with my examination, no material matters have come to my attention which gives me cause to believe that in, any material respect: ° accounting records were not kept In accordance with section 130 of the Charities Act or ° the accounts do not accord with the accounting records e the accounts do 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. (if accounts prepared on accruals basis*)

I 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.

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