## **NEWCASTLE BAPTIST CHURCH** 

## **TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT - 2024** 

## **Achievements and performance** 

## **Summary of the main achievements of the charity during the year - 2024** 

2024 saw continuing growth in the congregation with families and students all becoming a regular part of the NBC family. New members were welcomed and NBC Youth and NBC Kids continued to experience growth. The Trustees continued to work hard in maintaining the life of the church as well as supporting new initiatives and exploring new opportunities. The Church continued to reach out into the community, creating spaces for people to belong and find a welcoming place to build community. Finances remained strong and stable through the generosity of members and attenders, and volunteers continued their commitment to serve in many different activities. 

The commitment to overseas mission continued to be a focus through the work of the Mission Team, and additional monies were used to support a wide variety of individuals and organisations around the world. The on-going commitment to give to the Baptist Union Home Mission and the Baptist Missionary Society remained a priority. 

The Ministry Assistant continued to develop the Youth ministry as well as connecting the Kids and families. The monthly ‘All Together’ services ensured that the church remained connected across the generations and enabled all ages to worship together. This has enabled opportunities for intergenerational conversations which benefit all those involved. 

The Pastoral Worker contributed greatly to welcoming and connecting new attenders into the life of the church as well as providing additional support to many other people at times of need. Visits to people unable to attend as well as supporting people going through difficult life challenges was much appreciated by all. 

The Church enjoyed eating together and celebrating together and a Church weekend away helped to build new relationships. The link with students from Keele University was strengthened and the church actively and practically supported the Keele University Christian Union during the year. 

The Church continued to find new ways to reach out to people with the good news of Jesus and to consider how we might serve people in the community. The weekly Welcome Space continues every week, as does the weekly Cafe Link coffee morning, with a monthly Crafty Friday activity. New small groups commenced to study the Bible and pray, and existing groups continued to meet regularly. Groups meet to focus on Creation Care, Football, Outreach, and these bring life to the programme available at the church. 

Community groups continue to use the facilities, Rock Choir, University Hospital Orchestra, yoga groups, Scouts, Cubs, Beavers, Guides, Brownies, Rainbows, Zumba, and more. 

NBC moves into 2025 with a renewed vision of what God wants to do and a desire to see lives changed, building a place where everyone can grow in their faith as disciples of Jesus Christ. 



CHARIIY COMMISSION
FOR ENGLAND AND WAIE5
Receipts and payments accounts
CC16a
For th• period
froffl
To
01101r2024
3111W2024
Section A Receipts and payments
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27.772
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111.633
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1044
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1.709
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3,124
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179M17
180.681
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170A17
1,264
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143,101
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19,46
197.79
197.792
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£27,76
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CHARITY COMMISSION
FOR ENGLAND AND WALES
Independent examiner's
report on the accounts
.. Section A
Independent Examiner's Report
Report to the trusteesl
members of
Newcastle Baptist Church
On accounts for the year
ended
2024
Charlty no
(if any)
1167876
Set out on pages
18nd2
I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above
charity ('the Trust.) for the year ended 3111212024 .
Responslbllltles and As the charity trustees of the Trust, you are responsible for the preparation
basls of report of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act
2011 ('the Act.).
I report in respect of my examination of the Trust's accounts carried out
under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination, I
have followed the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission
under section 145(5)(b) of the Act.
I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have
come to my attention (other than that disclosed below ') in connection with
the examination which gives me cause to believe that in, any material
respect:
accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of
the Act or
the accounts do not accord with the accounting records
Independent
examiner's statement
I have no concerns and 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.
Please delete the words in the brackets if they do not apply.
Date:
Slgned:
Name:
Jeremy Lefroy
Relevant professional
qualification{s) or body
(if any):
kn5
FCA
Address:
9 Highway Lane
Keele
Newcastle-under-Lyme ST5 SAN
IER
October 2018

Section B
Disclosure
Only complete if the examiner needs to highlight matters of con￿rn (see CC32.
Independent examination of charity accounts.. directions and guidance for
examiners).
Glve here brlef detalls of
any items that the
examlner wishes to
disclose.
IA
IER
October 2018