Emmanuel Baptist Church Sidmouth
Trustees Annual Report
Trustees’ Annual Report
for the period
1[ST] JANUARY 2022 to 31[ST] DECEMBER 2022
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 | 4 |
| Management | ||
| 4 | Review of activities | 4 |
| 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 Besmir Gorrea John Jackson Bernard Kelly
Number 1167687 Bankers Charities Aid Foundation (CAF Bank) 25 Kings Hill Avenue, Kings Hill, West Malling, Kent, ME19 4JQ
Independent Examiner Mr. Terry Hitchins
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES
The trustees have pleasure in presenting their annual report and accounts for the year ended 31[st] December 2022
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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,
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
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- a ccordance with the basis of faith.
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 2022 were:-
Hilary Atkinson - January – December (Deacon) Lee Emerson – January - February (Moderator) Catherine Michell- January – December (Deacon) Besmir Gorrea- February – December (Pastor) John Jackson- October – December (Elder) Bernard Kelly- October – December (Elder)
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.
4. Review of activities
4.1 Services of worship, prayer and the ministry of God’s word were held on Sunday mornings together with midweek meetings for prayer and Bible Study.
4.2 Involvement of the the congregation
Many members of the congregation are involved in the work of the Church which would be unable to function without their aid.
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
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available 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
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groups as 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
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 £35,995, whilst £51,912 was spent on the church’s Christian ministry, resulting in a deficit of £15,912.The decrease in receipts of £7,328 (17%) over the figure for 2021 can mainly be accounted for by the the reduction in free-will offerings and consequent reduction in gift aid; the increase in payments of £27,524 over 2021 arises from salary and rental costs following the appointment of a new pastor.Nevertheless,it has been possible to contain the deficit of £15,912 within the Church’s existing resources. £3,400 was given from the unrestricted funds to Christian Missions both in the UK and overseas. At 31[st] December the Accumulated Fund amounted to £631,778. (Note: A new manse has now been purchased ).
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RECEIPTS & PAYMENTS ACCOUNTS for the year ended 31[st] December 2022
£ General Fund Receipts Free-will offerings Gift Aid refunds Legacies received Income from solar panels Interest received Sundry receipts Total Receipts General Fund Payments Pastor’s salary (incl. PAYE, pension & expenses) 22,304 Pastor’s rent re Exmouth property (substitute manse) 10,725 Visiting preacher, FIEC donations & conference costs 2,994 Church Maintenance 8,348 Manse Costs-maintenance & Council Tax 1,538 Communications, administration & sundries 2,603 Missionary gifts3,400 Total Payments Deficit /Surplus Add Net proceeds from sale of previous manse Accumulated fund b/fwd. Less deposit on new manse Accumulated fund at 31st December Represented by: CAF Bank Current Account CAF Bank Gold Account |
2022 £ £ 25,125 7,212 0 755 2,516 387 35,995 0 0 3,520 7,048 5,771 3,249 4,800 51,912 -15,917 0 705,195 -57,500 £631,778 5,792 625,986 £631,778 |
2021 £ 30,715 9,136 2,856 599 17 0 43,323 24,388 18,935 507,124 179,136 0 £705,195 16,213 688,982 £705,195 |
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Independent Examiner’s Report
I have examined the accounts for the year ended 31[st] December 2022 & have verified them to be in Accordance with the books, records & explanations provided to me by the acting treasurer. I also Confirm that no matter has come to my attention which needs further clarification in the accounts.
Signed: Terry Hitchins 5/2/23
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