Emmanuel Baptist Church Sidmouth
Trustees Annual Report
Trustees’ Annual Report
for the period
1[ST] JANUARY 2021 to 31[ST] DECEMBER 2021
EMMANUEL BAPTIST CHURCH SIDMOUTH
Registered Charity No. 1167687
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CONTENTS
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| CHURCH INFORMATION | 3 | |
| REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES | 4 | |
| 1 | Objectives and Activities | 4 |
| 2 | Public Benefit | 4 |
| 3 | Structure, Governance and Management | 4 |
| 4 | Review of activities | 5 |
| 5 | Financial Review | 5 |
| ACCOUNTS | 6 |
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CHURCH INFORMATION
Address Manstone Lane, Sidmouth, EX10 9TU Trustees Hilary Atkinson
Catherine Michell Lee Emerson
Number 1167687 Bankers Charities Aid Foundation (CAF Bank) 25 Kings Hill Avenue, Kings Hill, West Malling, Kent, ME19 4JQ
Independent Examiner Mr. David Zirker Brookfields, Venn Ottery Road, Newton Poppleford, Sidmouth, Devon EX10 0BU
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES
The trustees have pleasure in presenting their annual report and accounts for the year ended 31[st] December 2021
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1 Objectives and Activities
The purposes of the church are:
- 1 The advancement of the Christian faith in accordance with the basis of faith primarily but not exclusively within Sidmouth and the surrounding neighbourhood,
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2 Such other charitable purposes as shall in the opinion of the members of the church in general meeting put into practice the teaching of the Lord Jesus Christ in accordance with the basis of faith.
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2 Public Benefit
The trustees consider that the objectives above fulfill the requirements of the Charity Commission’s public benefit disclosure.
3 Structure, Governance and Management
The church is a registered charity. Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO) number 1167687 registered on 16 June 2016 and governed by its Constitution dated 21[st] March 2016
The trustees who served in 2021 were:-
Hilary Atkinson - January – December inclusive (Deacon) Christine Beswick – January – May inclusive ( Deacon & Honorary Treasurer) Sue Cousens - January – May inclusive (Deacon) Andy Michell - January - May inclusive (Deacon & Secretary ) Lee Emerson – May – December (Moderator) David Jefferis - January to May inclusive (Deacon) Catherine Michell- May – December (Deacon)
Day to day governance of the church is in the hands of the Church Council (the Trustees). Major decisions are made by the members at Church Members Business Meetings held as required and normally not less than four times a year. The Annual General Meeting, at which the Secretary and Treasurer report on the work and finances of the church, is normally held towards the end of February. However,as a result of the Covid restrictions, in 2020 it was held on 5[th] May.
4. Review of activities
4.1 Services of worship, prayer and the ministry of God’s word were held on Sunday mornings in accordance with strict Government guidelines and two prayer meetings each month later in June when restrictions were lifted. As the Church continued without a pastor a moderator was appointed in January 2021. Visiting speakers continued to come and preach.
Midweek Meetings These were only started up when Covid restrictions were lifted.
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(a) Light Bites – 6 weeks of tea and activities on Wenesday afternoons in the Summer
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(b) Men’s Club – weekly in the Autumn.
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(c) Mid-week Circle – programme for social interaction and activities in the Autumn.
4.2 Involvement of the congregation
Many members of the congregation are involved in the work of the Church; the Church would be unable to function without their aid. This has been especially so during the coronavirus pandemic with members assisting in the arrangements enabling the church
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to meet whilst complying with the lockdown requirements.
4.3 Risk Assessment
Three main areas of risk have been identified, and the following mitigation procedures have been put in place:-
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a) The trustees closely monitor and manage the finances to ensure that funds are available
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for ongoing support of its objectives.
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b) DBS checks are made for all those who work with children or other vulnerable groups as
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part of the charity's activities.
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c) Appropriate insurance is in place to protect the charity.
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d) A Covid risk assessment was carried out for the church to comply with Government
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guidelines and rules.
4.4 Charitable giving
4.4.1 The church supports a number of missionaries, Christian workers, Christian organisations and charities both financially and in prayer.
During 2021 these included the following, who were financially supported from church funds:
Robin Asgher at Cranford Baptist Church. Clive Barker. A SIM S.E. Asia Field Director.. The Christian Institute Rob Hooks with the London City Mission. Rich and Zoe – OMF International (UK)
In addition
Helina Zerihun, a sponsored child in Ethiopia, is supported financially by a group of members through the Compassion organisation.
5 Financial Review
Total receipts on unrestricted funds amounted to £43,323, a decrease of £57,988 (57%) over the figure for 2020; this can be entirely accounted for by the the substantial legacy received in 2020 and the loss in Manse rental income. £24,388 was spent on the Christian Ministry of Emmanuel Baptist Church with the surplus being allocated to reserves. £4,800 was given from the unrestricted funds to Christian Missions both in the UK and overseas. At 31[st] December the General Fund amounted to £18,935, the decrease over 2020 arising from the substantial legacy received in that year together with the loss of rental income on the Manse. During the year the Manse was sold resulting in net sale proceeds of £507,124; a replacement property is being purchased.
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Receipts & payments account for the year to 31st December 2020
| General Fund receipts Offerings (including gift aided) Gift aid tax refund General Fund – Donations etc. Legacies received Rent income - Manse Income from solar panels Interest received Receipts from other church activities Special Collections Total receipts less refunds General Fund payments 2021 £ Pastor - salary & expenses 0 Preacher & F.I.E.C. 3,520 Church maintenance 7,299 Manse Expenditure 5,771 Administration & sundry costs 2,998 Missionary 4,800 Outreach 0 Total General Fund Payments Surplus for year Add net proceeds from sale of Manse Accumulated fund b/fwd Other funds Accumulated fund at 31st December 2021 Represented by: CAF Current Account CAF Gold Account Manse Net Cost |
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| 43,323 24,388 |
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Independent Examiner's Report
In spite of the continuing problems of the Covid Pandemic during the year, I had no problems in completing my examination of the accounts for the year ended December 31[st] 2021. I have verified them to be in accordance to the books and records presented to me and the explanations given to me by the Treasurer. I also confirm that no matter has come to my attention which needs further clarification in the accounts.
David Zirker 23/2/2022
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