Emmanuel Baptist Church Sidmouth
Trustees Annual Report
Trustees’ Annual Report
for the period
1[ST] JANUARY 2024 to 31[ST] DECEMBER 2024
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 John Jackson Bernard Kelly Chris Beswick Carole Clark Michael Spittel 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.,
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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 2024 were:Besmir Gorrea- January – December (Pastor) John Jackson- January – July (Elder) Bernard Kelly- January – February (Elder) Chris Beswick- February – December (Deacon) Carole Clark- February – December (Deacon) Michael Spittel- February – 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.
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
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charities both financially and in prayer.
During 2024 these include following:
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 payments was - £4,576 compared with -£10,695 in 2023, thIs reduction in the deficit being mainly accounted for by an increase in freewill offerings offset by an increase in church maintenance costs Accumulated funds reduced from £100,090 at 31/12/23 to £95,514 at 31/12/24.
RECEIPTS & PAYMENTS ACCOUNTS for the year ended 31[st] December 2024
| 2024 £ £ £ General Fund Receipts Free-will offerings 34,011 Gift Aid refunds 5,932 Income from solar panels 762 Interest received 2,341 Sundry receipts350 43,396 Transfers from Gold Account4,000 Total Receipts incl. Transfers 47,396 General Fund Payments Pastor’s salary (incl. PAYE, pension & expenses) 29,157 Pastor’s rent re Exmouth property (substitute manse) 2,851 Visiting preacher, FIEC donations & conference costs 1,881 Church Maintenance 8,471 Manse Costs-maintenance & Council Tax 1,284 Communications, administration & sundries 1,613 Missionary gifts 2,715 Outreach0 Total Payments 47,972 Purchase of Manse Total Payments incl. Purchase of Manse 47972 Excess of payments over receipts -576 Transfer from Gold Account -4,000 Surplus /Deficit -4,576 Add Accumulated fund b/fwd. 100,090 Less Purchase of Manse Deficit for year -4,576 Accumulated fund at 31st December £95,514 |
2023 £ 27,968 6,935 1,066 2,070 1,105 39,144 528,989 568,133 30,226 2,536 1,575 7,347 1,433 2,682 3,400 640 49,839 520,993 570,832 -2,699 -7,996 -10,695 631,778 -520,993 -10,695 £100,090 |
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| Represented by: CAF Bank Current Account CAF Bank Gold Account Independent Examiner’s Report |
2,517 92,997 £95,514 |
3,093 96,997 £100,090 |
3,093 96,997 |
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I have examined the accounts for the year ended 31[st] December 2024 & 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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