2810912024, 11".34 2023 Trustees, Report.di)tx- Google Docs Buttershaw Baptist Church Charitable Incorporated Organisation. charity number 1168084 A member of the Yorkshire Baptist Association (YBA), charity number 247173 and the Baptist Union, Charity number 1125912 Annual Report for year ending 31" December 2023 httP8."Ildocs.google.comldocumènUd11M5d2alu-mJfOH1WiqCko8fDDVryqVGrledil 2810912024, 11".34 2023 Trustees, Report.di)tx- Google Docs Buttershaw Baptist Church 2023 Annual Report Contents Reference and administrative details of the charity. its trustees and advisors Trustees Charity number Registered and principal address Bankers Independenl examiner Structure, governance and management Method of recruitment and appointment of trustees Objectives and activities The charity's objects The charity's main activities Principle Vision Achievements and performance Baptisms Mission People Life Groups Trustee changes and activities Our ministry Buttershaw Baptist Church Core Activities Three Particular Vision Objectives Heroes 10 Projects Financial summary Account changes Summary of outgoings and incomings Reserves policy 10 11 11 11 12 Prayer Gospel Empower Page2 of 11 httP8."Ildocs.google.comldocumènUd11M5d2alu-mJfOH1WiqCko8fDDVryqVGrledil 2111 2810912024, 11".34 2023 Trustees, Report.di)tx- Google Docs Buttershaw Baptist Church 2023 Annual Report Reference and administrative details of the charity, its trustees and advisors Trustees Name Position Date of Appointment First or second 3 year term Gavin Humphries Minister Permanent Louise Innes Treasurer 7, October 2020 Second to 6, October 2026 David Bull Secretary 10" February 2019 Second to 9, February 2025 Elizabeth Radice Trustee 15" May 2022 First lo 14, May 2025 Helen Thomson Trustee 15" May 2022 First lo 14 May 2025 Charity number The charity was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales, number 1168084, on 6 July 2016. Registered and principal address Buttershaw Baplist Church The Crescent Buttershaw Bradford BD6 3PZ Prayer Gospel Empower Page3 of 11 httP8."Ildocs.google.comldocumènUd11M5d2alu-mJfOH1WiqCko8fDDVryqVGrledil 3111 2810912024, 11".34 2023 Trustees, Report.di)tx- Google Docs Buttershaw Baptist Church 2023 Annual Report Bankers The Co-operative Bank POBox250 Delf House Soulhway SKELMERSDALE WN8 6WT Independent examiner Lynne Roberts 27 Acre Avenue Eccleshill Bradford BD2 2LL Structure, governance and management The charity is govemed by a constitution adopted on 6. July 2016. Method of recruitment and appointment of trustees The Iruslees oflhe charity are appointed by the members at members, meetings. Objectives and activities The charity's objects The advancement of the Christian faith according lo the principles of the Baptist denomination. The Church may also advance education and carry out other charitable purposes in the United Kingdom andlor other parts of the wodd. The Church is committed to the provision. maintenance and improvement of its building, which is a place of religious worship and is open to the public. These objects are as amended by the draft revised Constitution agreed at the Ordinary Church Members Meeting on 3 December 2020. Prayer Gospel Empower Page4 of 11 httP8."Ildocs.google.comldocumènUd11M5d2alu-mJfOH1WiqCko8fDDVryqVGrledil 4111 2810912024, 11".34 2023 Trustees, Report.di)tx- Google Docs Buttershaw Baptist Church 2023 Annual Report The charity's main activities The activities may include but are not restricted to.. regular public worship, prayer, Bible study, preaching and teaching,. baptism, as defined in the Baptist Union's Declaration of Principle- the Communion of the Lord's Supper which shall normally be observed at least once a month., evangelism and mission, locally, regionally, nationally and inlernationally., the teaching, encouragement, welcome and inclusion of young people., nurture and growth of Chrislian disciples., education and training for Christian and community seNice', giving and encouraging pastoral care- supporting and encouraging charitable social action in the United Kingdom and abroad., encouraging relationships with and supporting Baptists and other Christians. Principle Vision Through PRAYER communication and relationship with our FATHER and by the GOSPEL of JESUS we are EMPOWERED by the SPIRIT to see people whom God has called, to grow in the personal anointing , malurily and understanding of being a disciple of Jesus Christ and become a disciple maker through prayer, sharing Ihe Good News with and in the power ofthe Holy Spirit. Achievements and performance The year of 2023 has been a year of establishing new rhythms, continuing consolidation, exploring new opportunities and needing lo support each other in difficult limes. Commencing our new approach to fellowship and engagement with the church through the Partnership approach as we transilioned from the old Membership model has been a positive slep. However, our regular numbers have been stable wilh some new people worshipping with us as some of our elder folk have been less able to be wilh us. We have held a number of fundraising initlatives in support of the kitchen refurbishment project and have seen a great blessing for this. We concluded our warmspace activity in the spring of 2023 from the previous winter. We have been tentatively promoting the local foodbank with church partners providing donations. It was Prayer Gospel Empower Page5of 11 httP8."Ildocs.google.comldocumènUd11M5d2alu-mJfOH1WiqCko8fDDVryqVGrledil 5111 2810912024, 11".34 2023 Trustees, Report.di)tx- Google Docs Buttershaw Baptist Church 2023 Annual Report greal to support Reevy Hill School in their summer funday. helping to set up stalls and activities. Then continuing to join in the community and funday activities. We have continued to maintain and work on strengthening relationships with Ihe Family Cenlre and their trustees. We are holding termly trustee meetings to help with communications and sharing of initiatives and to identify where support can be provided between Ihem and the Church. We have held two workdays over the year in our commitment to look after our building. We have filled holes and painted walls especially in the main entrance foyer that is now much improved though there is slill much work to do. 11 has been a great encouragement to continue to build links with St Michael's and St Aidan's and lo engage with their mission focus on Buttershaw. Within all this though has been a time of suffering with our minister, Gavin needing to lake extended leave due to ill health and the other Iruslees working together with the congregation to maintain the church activity- We have sought lo continue lo serve and change where needed, pursuing God's vision and blessing for Buttershaw where we can. In it all, we are reminded in all things of Ihe faithfulness of our Lord and Saviour. Baptisms We are conscious of the absence of baptisms in the regular life of Ihe Church and this remains a high priority- With the new Partner approach to engagement of our Church Family. on an annual basis, will require asking those who worship with us to intentionally join us as a partner and to intentionally ask about their personal commitment to following Jesus witnessed by the act of baptism by full immersion. We had two baptisms in 2023. Mission We see mission,. locally, regionally, nationally and internationally as key to the calling upon the life of Buttershaw Baptist Church. A growing relationship with the local Church of England parish churches of Sl Michael's Shelf and St Aidan's Bultershaw has continued in 2023. There has been a growing burden for mission expressed by them and desire to partner with Butlershaw Baptist Church in mission activity. We have had some great initial conversations and prayer times at a leadership level on how this might work and where it might take us. We have held some initial events together and these continue previous initiatives that have been done together like Alpha. 11 was a great pleasure lo welcome Folosu Enwerem at her induction service for the Church of England as the Pioneer Minister for Buttershaw and we look forward lo working collaboratively lo support this great commitment. Prayer Gospel Empower Page6 of 11 httP8."Ildocs.google.comldocumènUd11M5d2alu-mJfOH1WiqCko8fDDVryqVGrledil 6111 2810912024, 11".34 2023 Trustees, Report.di)tx- Google Docs Buttershaw Baptist Church 2023 Annual Report We had an incredible Children's Club again this year, it was Iruly a blessing to be able lo share God's word with the young people of Bultershaw over a week of spirit filled enlertainmenl. The Family Sunday was a vision of a community Church in action, multi-generational families eating, worshipping and engaging in celebration of God's blessing. People We would again like lo thank and recognise the passion, vision and commitment of our current membership and we are enjoying seeing many of them stepping out into new areas as they pul their faith into action. With our movement to a Partners approach in 2023 we had a modest increase in the amount of people formally recognising their affiliation to the church compared to the previous year. Leaders away day, we held another great Leaders away day al the Blackley centre where invested further in the 7-Spaces model of a healthy church, and exploring how as a church worshipping community we would continue to express these aspects. Life Groups Our Lifegroups are a place lo connect and belong. They are a place where you are known and can grow. We take time to praise and worship God before delving into His word through bible studies or following a teaching series. We have had four life groups active in 2023. Trustee changes and activities We have maintained our trustees group offive in 2023. We have strengthened as a group and have found resilience in meeting the challenges of the year and recognition of the complimentary gifts and skills that God has blessed us wilh. We would still welcome Ihe nomination of further new trustees in the forthcoming year to support the works of the CIO and see God's blessing continue lo increase on Bultershaw. As a group of Trustees, we have continued to seek to develop a more inclusive leadership approach. As part of this we held an away day for those providing key inputs, leadership and service lo the life of the Church. This was a great day Ihal helped us develop our collective vision of our Church and a lime of fellowship and burnt toast. In addition, we recognised the importance of taking time away to understand what God is calling us to. We had an extended elders meeting and away day in October where we shared and sought God's direction. This was again a valuable lime of reflection, personally and as a body, seeking God's direction. It helped us develop vision and planning further our activities. It has helped us to continue to strengthen as a group and navigate a difficull year. Our ministry At Buttershaw Baptist Church in 2023 we have implernenled a PARTNERS approach to engagement wilh the church, moving away from the conventional model of membership. This is due lo a desire to reclaim a more relational basis for commitment within the church community. Prayer Gospel Empower Page7 of 11 httP8."Ildocs.google.comldocumènUd11M5d2alu-mJfOH1WiqCko8fDDVryqVGrledil 2810912024, 11".34 2023 Trustees, Report.di)tx- Google Docs Buttershaw Baptist Church 2023 Annual Report We continue lo discern the mind of Christ as a church Ihrough prayerful discussion amongst those who are Partners (our new name for'members,) but decision-making within a congregational system of church govemment is no longer the primary 'point' of membership. Instead, being a Partner of the church reflects those who are a 'part' of the church family, vision and values of Buttershaw Baptist church and most importantly, our relationship with God, each other and those in the wider communilies in which we live. Partnership should become first and foremost about Meaningful covenantal relalionships. Commitment is no longer a duty so much as a desire lo walk together through the ups and downs of life and to encourage each other to become more like Jesus and to fulfil the vision and calling upon us all. As part of this covenanlal principle, the Partnership approach is lo each year invite Ihose who worship with us to intentionally consider the vision and values of the Church and intentionally choose to partner, or not. The February AGM will be a regular point at which this covenant is invited and responded to. The approach lo a Partnership model of church family has been developed as a standalone document and may be read separately. This identifies the rhythm of Partnership and principles of engagement. At Ihe February AGM, three particular vision objectives will be confimied following consultation with the Church Family for the year 8he8d. The covenant and commitment to Partner with the Church will be based on Partnering to support these vision objectives. The church's core activities and the three visions items are described below. Buttershaw Baptist Church Core Activities In our expression and practice of the commission God sets before us the main activities of the Church and CIO are described eadier. These are our core activities and the oulMorking of them in particular aspects are as follows.. We are committed to gathering together at Buttershaw Baptist Church. our homes and other locations within the Buttershaw estate We are committed to support and celebrate outreach events and Chrislian feslivals such as.. 1. Christmas events and celebrations 2. Easter Sundaylmaundy Thursday celebrations 3. Holiday Club week (August limel 4. Children and young people (Heroes and young people oulre8ch} 5. Life groups 6. Menlwomen's outreach and gatherings 7. Weekly Gatherings that include worship, word and prayer, and regular communion Prayer Gospel Empower Page8 of 11 httP8."Ildocs.google.comldocumènUd11M5d2alu-mJfOH1WiqCko8fDDVryqVGrledil 8111 2810912024, 11".34 2023 Trustees, Report.di)tx- Google Docs Buttershaw Baptist Church 2023 Annual Report 8. Baptism by full immersion. At Bultershaw Baptist Church we would encourage our partners to make every effort to participate in the three church meetings each year. These generally take place in February as Ihe AGM, and Iwo ordinary church meetings in June and Oclober. The AGM, is where Partners recommit to the Church and ils objectives and vision for the year ahead along with the practical aspects of key administrative actions. In general the Autumn Meeting (usually in October) is where we set the budget for the following year, confimi role holders for lasks within the church and invite Partners to contribute to the vision setting for the following year. The Summer Meeting (usually in June} is for checking Ihe progress and vision of the church and an updale on activity. It is an opportunity to adjust or amend the visions and direclion of efforts. From time to time there m8y be the need for 8 "speci81" church meeting. These are often single agenda items that need to be addressed quickly and can not wait for Ihe next planned meeting. Partners are also encouraged to make every effort to attend the meeling. Three Particular Vision Objectives In 2023 the Particular Vision Objectives were.. Reevy Hill School Cost of living crisis Family Centre and community For 2024 the proposed Particular Vlsion Objectives to be presenled at the February 2024 AGM are- Doing the basics well- worshipping together and seeking how does God work through us with the people that He provides for the co-creation he calls us to in seeing His Kingdom come on Buttershaw. Family Centre and community, Continuing to seek opportunity to work and collaborate in community initiatives with the Family Centre and partner with them in our aligned visions to see God Bless Buttershaw. Partner Churches mission relationship, exploring the emerging relationship wilh the Church of England's ambilions for mission on Bullershaw and the honour they bestow in recognising that the mantle and anointing for mission on Buttershaw flows from the Baptist Church. Heroes Our Heroes children's work has continued and led by Alex Radice and team particularly parents of our children lo participate in the provision of our children's work. Heroes, targets primary aged school children to learn, discover and experien￿ more about our Christian faith. Prayer Gospel Empower Page9 of 11 httP8."Ildocs.google.comldocumènUd11M5d2alu-mJfOH1WiqCko8fDDVryqVGrledil 2810912024, 11".34 2023 Trustees, Report.di)tx- Google Docs Buttershaw Baptist Church 2023 Annual Report Projects There have been various requirements in response to leaks and weather to conlinue to undertake repairs on the building's roof. There are two identified areas of work to undertake on the building s roof that are planned for the forthcoming year subject to available funds, these are lo the nursery offices flat roof and the roof and skylights of the Iwasz Suite. We still carry an ambition to improve the kitchen and toilet facilities, in addition we have had an initial review of solar energy opportunities for Ihe Church Building. Fund raising for kitchen improvements started in 2023 with a number of events carried out and some promising funds provided including from joint Church and Family Centre initiatives. In Ihe forthcoming year and aligned with the Family Centre we will be looking to continue pursuing these improvements further. Financial summary Account changes In the budget established for 2024 and on previous reviews of how finances are managed it is recognised that some budgets need to be protected, stewarded and managed over multiple years to help fund exceptional requirements. These restricted aspects are most notably for maintenance requirements of the Church building and to the Manse. Two bank accounts are established for the following items.. Youth and community works. Restricted funds maintenance - this is for holding budgeted amounts for specific purposes that have been identified by the Church as needing a specific fund. Summary of outgoings and incomings there has been modest growth of weekly giving. However, there is continued expenditure on building maintenance requirements for the roof repairs. In addition to giving receipts we have notified Ihe tsmily centre of the intention to increase of rent in 2024 to £12,000 per annum with an aim of further continued increases lo a more representative market rent for the space provision. This initial raise, reinstates the rent of the building lo a level from several years ago. Specific actions being developed to help address these problems are as follows Preserving specific budgets by the use of protected reserve accounts Ongoing review of rental income in relation to the Family Cenlre. Review of financial interrelationship with the Family Centre. Summary of accounts income and expenditure. Buttershaw Bapb'st Church Accounts: Prayer Gospel Empower Page 10of 11 httP8."Ildocs.google.comldocumènUd11M5d2alu-mJfOH1WiqCko8fDDVryqVGrledil 2810912024, 11".34 2023 Trustees, Report.di)tx- Google Docs Buttershaw Baptist Church 2023 Annual Report Total receipts for the year were £64,373.98 Totsl payments for the year were £60,031.22 Legacy Account.. Total receipts for the year were £0.00 Total payments for the year were £851.76 Reserves policy The charity's free cash reserves at the year end were £24.371.17. The Church has a policy to aim to keep £15,000 in reserve to allow for the charily to be closed down in an orderly fashion if necessary. High Interest Account reserves al year end were £11,090.82 as funds were required lo be drawn down to meet maintenance requirements. 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