Emmanuel Baptist Church Sidmouth
Trustees Annual Report
Trustees’ Annual Report
for the period
1[ST] JANUARY 2023 to 31[ST] DECEMBER 2023
EMMANUEL BAPTIST CHURCH SIDMOUTH
Registered Charity No. 1167687
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CONTENTS
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| CHURCH INFORMATION | 3 | |
| REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES | 3 | |
| 1 | Objectives and Activities | 3 |
| 2 | Public Benefit | 3 |
| 3 | Structure, Governance and | 4 |
| Management | ||
| 4 | Review of activities | 4 |
| 5 | Financial Review and Accounts | 5 |
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CHURCH INFORMATION
Address Manstone Lane, Sidmouth, EX10 9TU Trustees Besmir Gorrea Hilary Atkinson Catherine Michell 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 2023
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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 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 2023 were:Besmir Gorrea- January – December (Pastor) Hilary Atkinson – January – February (Deacon) Catherine Michell – January – February (Deacon) John Jackson- January – December (Elder) Bernard Kelly- January – 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:-
a) The trustees closely monitor and manage the finances to ensure that funds are available for ongoing support of its objectives.
b)DBS checks are made for all those who work with children or other vulnerable groups as part of the charity's activities.
c) Appropriate insurance is in place to protect the charity.
d)A Covid risk assessment was carried out for the church to comply with Government 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.
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During 2023 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)
4 Financial Review
The overall difference between receipts and expenses was - £10,965 compared with -£15,918 in 2022. Accumulated funds reduced from £631,778 at 31/12/22 to £100,090 at 31/12/23 , a reduction of £531,688. This reduction is accounted for by the purchase of the manse (£520,993) together with the deficit of £10,695. Accumulated funds at 31[st] December 2023 amounted to £100,090.
RECEIPTS & PAYMENTS ACCOUNTS for the year ended 31[st] December 2023
£ General Fund Receipts Free-will offerings Gift Aid refunds Income from solar panels Interest received Sundry receipts Total Receipts Transfers from Gold Account Total Receipts incl. Transfers General Fund Payments Pastor’s salary (incl. PAYE, pension & expenses) 30,226 Pastor’s rent re Exmouth property (substitute manse) 2,536 Visiting preacher, FIEC donations & conference costs 1,575 Church Maintenance 7,347 Manse Costs-maintenance & Council Tax 1,433 Communications, administration & sundries 2,682 Missionary gifts 3,400 Outreach640 Total Payments Purchase of Manse Total Payments incl. Purchase of Manse Excess of payments over receipts Transfer from Gold Account Surplus /Deficit Add Accumulated fund b/fwd. Less deposit on new manse Purchase of Manse and transfers out Deficit for year Accumulated fund at 31st December Represented by: |
2023 £ 27,968 6,935 1,066 2,070 1,105 39,144 528,989 568,133 49,839 520,993 570,832 -2,699 -7,996 -10,695 631,778 528,989 2,699 £100,090 |
£ 22,304 10,725 2,994 8,348 1,538 2,603 3,400 0 |
2022 £ 25,125 7,212 755 2,515 387 35,994 0 35,994 51,912 -15,917 705,195 -57,500 £631,778 |
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| CAF Bank Current Account CAF Bank Gold Account |
3,093 96,997 £100,090 |
5,792 625,986 £631,778 |
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Independent Examiner’s Report
I have examined the accounts for the year ended 31[st] December 2023 & 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 12/2/24
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