Annual Trustee Report 2021
It is the privilege of the church secretary to write the annual report of church life. It is also a daunting task, trying to make sure that we capture the way that the church has changed and developed during the year, particularly when circumstances have meant that life has been anything but ‘normal’.
We were only able to have one in-person service on the first Sunday in January 2021, before closing down the services again, during another lockdown. But that first service enabled us to commission the leadership team for 2021 and to re-dedicate ourselves for another year of service to God at Pinner Baptist Church, putting us in a good place for all that was to follow.
We then went back to online services and all our meetings on zoom. At the beginning of the year, there were several members, or family of members, on our prayer list, in hospital with severe effects of Covid. But one year on, thankfully, they are still with us, an answer to prayer.
We had a New Year Quiz on zoom on the first Saturday in January, an opportunity for all ages to have some fun even when we couldn’t be together in person. Good use was made of technology to make it even more interesting, and a second quiz was held in March.
As well as Sunday Services, many of our regular activities continued on zoom, the Connect Groups, SALT, Sunday School, Youth Group, Kaleidoscope, 20s/30s Group, leaders and church meetings, and monthly church prayer meetings.
Food Banks Collections. The first significant new development for 2021 was a decision to start doing regular collections. This was a follow-on from the very successful Christmas project in 2020, when we made up gift hampers for vulnerable families, through 2 local schools. We realised there was an ongoing need, that was likely to become greater, as the effects of the pandemic took hold. So, from February, every month, on the 4[th] Saturday, we have opened our church doors and received gifts of food and toiletries from many different people. We make sure to find out what is actually needed each month from Harrow Food Bank and London’s Community Kitchen. Three other local churches have joined with us, so people from Cannon Lane Methodist, Love Lane Methodist and St. Luke’s RC Church come along on a regular basis with their contributions. In September, moved by the news of the events in Afghanistan, we also collected for the Afghan Refugee Appeal, with items that we knew were especially needed. These gifts were taken to a local centre where we knew they would go to where the need was greatest. We are so grateful to the volunteers who come to receive and sort the goods each month, and to the drivers who deliver them to the Food Banks during the week. This has now become a valued part of PBC church life.
Morning Li ght started again in January and has been held at intervals during the year. This short early morning (7.45am – 8.00am) Bible reading, reflection and prayer on zoom has been warmly welcomed and supported by different ages – another innovative idea that has become a firm favourite. Our thanks to Samuel and Marie Green, and Adam Thomas Steer, for arranging these.
A new Men’s Group was formed in early 2021, which had to start by meeting on zoom, but then once it was possible there have been in-person meetings. Baptist Pastor, Simon Lace, was the speaker at a Men’s Breakfast at the church in March. Samuel Green led this group, our thanks to him for encouraging men to connect with that.
Hope 15:13 underwent some changes in 2021. Rachel Mildred left Pinner and passed on the leadership to Adam Thomas Steer, after having negotiated a grant of £3,750 from All Churches Trust to further the work of this group, which grew out of the first lockdown. One of the first new initiatives from this was an online ‘Cook-along’, with Jon Aslet, when several people cooked their Fish Tacos, while others enjoyed watching. We said goodbye and thank you to Rachel, for all her work, in a service in February.
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As Easter approached there were plenty of opportunities to reflect on the season, with Lent reflections by Vino Ramachandra; Palm Sunday, with a hilarious but thought-provoking, drama sketch, an online reflection on Maundy Thursday on ‘washing the feet’ at the Last Supper, and a Good Friday Service with readings from several members of the congregation.
EASTER SUNDAY 4 APRIL - THE CHURCH RE-OPENED FOR IN-PERSON SERVICES! But we had to keep the number of places limited to comply with social distancing, so we started the ticket-booking system with Event-brite again and had to get used to booking our seat before each Sunday. Kaleidoscope, the seniors’ group, also had an in-person Easter Service the following Tuesday, again with limited numbers, but just enjoying the opportunity to be together again in person.
Sunday School at the church resumed in May 2021, with classes held in the upper room. We are so grateful to Kathy Walley and the team of Sunday School teachers, who have kept Sunday School running throughout the year, whether on zoom or in-person, small numbers or large. Through their dedication and innovative ideas, they have made sure that the children in our congregation have heard about Jesus and enjoyed their time together. PBC are blessed to have such a committed group of people.
Another group that resumed some in-person meetings in May was Kaleidoscope , but this time it was meeting up socially distanced in local parks, alternating between the Memorial Park and Pinner Village Gardens. When the weather permitted, we gathered, some on mobility scooters or in wheelchairs, to catch up with news and enjoy the surroundings. They were able to have a service in church in July, but were not able to resume in-person regular meetings until September.
The 20s/30s Group also had some outside meetings and walks, and towards the end of the year they became the 20s/40s Group!
July was another significant step forward when we were able to give up the booking system to come to church; a special thank you must go to Vino Ramachandra who coped with our ticket booking system over all the lockdowns, when numbers kept changing and people had to drop out or wanted a ticket, often late on a Saturday, but somehow, through God’s grace, everybody who wanted to come to church during that time was able to do so.
The Youth Group started meeting in-person again at the church in July. Thanks are due to Irina Ceaia and Marie Green who did such a good job with keeping the Youth Group going through the zoom meetings and then in-person.
Most groups closed down for the summer holiday break, but there were still things happening at the church; the SALT women’s group, that had been meeting on zoom throughout the lockdowns, had their first in-person meeting with a video in church and tea on the forecourt in July, and then a lunch in August at a restaurant in Stanmore.
Holiday at Home has been a hugely enjoyed event in the PBC calendar for many years now; it was not possible to do it in 2020 of course, but we were delighted to be able to do it for 3 days in August 2021, using the church itself, so that everything was on the same level for those with mobility issues. The church was decorated with bunting and balloons, and tables set out café-style. More than 40 people came along to enjoy quizzes, crafts, games and an afternoon tea each day. We were very grateful to our Premises Manager, Daniel O’Brien, who did all the setting up and clearing down work for us, and to the team who worked so hard to make it all possible. Guests would usually pay a small amount each day towards the costs, but this time, PBC covered the costs of this first full in-person event for seniors. Thank you to the great team who came along to make this all work and happen every day.
Youth and Children’s Worker By this time we had realised there would be a problem over keeping the Youth Group going, especially once one of the leaders went off to have a baby. We knew there would be additional income from the new lease on the cottage to Jigsaw Nursery, so it was agreed to seek to employ a Youth and Children’s Worker, who would not only run the Youth Group, but help to build up the work with children and youth in the church. After going through the usual, and quite lengthy, process of advertising, sifting and interviews, we were delighted to appoint Paola de Souza as our new Youth and Children’s Worker, to start from 1[st] November.
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In September 2021 everything seemed to take off again, groups returned to church, new events were arranged and we became even more busy! Some of the events were even in other churches.
The church took part in St. John’s Church Flower Festival, decorating the section on ‘communications’ – the church pigeon-holes! Great fun was had trying to decide how to make this work, but the praise must go to Siew Tran and Lynda Lovatt, who made numerous small flower arrangements and interspersed them with mobile phones, tablets and other devices and some beautiful paintings of postboxes. Our entry was greatly admired and enjoyed.
Several of us attended the ‘World Day of Prayer’ in St. Luke’s RC Church in Love Lane, where we learnt a lot about the country Vanuatu, whose women had written the service. Again, our thanks to Siew Tran our representative on the World Day of Prayer Group.
The same weekend the Men’s Group had an event in the church, with speaker, Phil Knox, from the Evangelical Alliance, and one week later the Worship Group, led by Yanice and Orlando Bonzi, and supported by the A/V team, organised the first ‘Worship Night’ in the church, an hour of music and worship, followed by refreshments. This went so well that another Worship Night was held in December.
September ended with our usual Food Banks Collections coupled with the ‘World’s Biggest Coffee Morning’ for Macmillan Cancer Relief, and then our Harvest Festival Service on the Sunday.
At the beginning of October, church meetings for members resumed in person, after a Sunday Service. This was a relief to everybody, to be able to discuss things together rather than on screen, and especially made the elections of officers and deacons over the next couple of months much easier to cope with. At the November church meeting we were all delighted when Adam and Carys Thomas Steer were elected as deacons for 2022 – 24.
There was a ‘Music Concert’ at the church, in October, with piano, violin and guitar students of Yanice and Orlando Bonzi, and Joyce Eavis. All ages and standards performed. It was well supported by church friends and parents of students, and £257 was raised for Mercy Ships, with a video of their work shown during the event.
In October we had hoped to lift a few more restrictions, but with rising case numbers and hospital admissions at the time, we had to decide to continue wearing masks. Throughout these difficult times, we have sought to be guided by the recommendations from the Baptist Union, and Government guidelines.
Once the church re-opened in April, we began to notice that new people were coming along to church, and this has been a great blessing to PBC. Some have come after connecting with us for our online services, others have been invited by members of the congregation, and others just seeking a local Baptist Church. We have been so pleased when some of these ‘visitors’ have found they wanted to stay and become a part of the church family.
Christianity Explored Course With these extra visitors in mind and with some lifting of restrictions, it seemed a good time to set up a Christianity Explored Course. Manoj led the course on a Monday evening for 7 weeks starting in November. Numbers were limited for Covid-safety, but it was a stepping stone to opening up ways of providing learning resources for anyone wishing to explore the Christian faith.
Youth Relaunch With Paola de Souza in post, we were able to relaunch the Youth Group in November, with a new format in the upper room. Paola has been helped by Barney Woods, recently come to serve with us while studying at London School of Theology. It has made a good start and we hope and pray for its future growth.
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Thank Offering Sunday was on 21 November, when we had Gavin Calver, CEO of the Evangelical Alliance, preaching for us. We were very grateful for the generosity of all who gave to the thank offering appeal last year, which came to a total of £16,035, not including the gift aid.
Christmas 2021 at PBC included Advent Candles, with a Taizé song each week; the big Christmas tree up in church; a SALT Christmas meeting, Kaleidoscope Christmas Service and tea, Carol Service with so many people taking part, Sunday School, Youth Group, singers, musicians and readers, with an opportunity to donate to the Crisis Appeal after the service. On Tuesday 21 December, the PAC held Carols by Torchlight round the Christmas Tree in the High Street, with PBC hosting mulled wine and mince pies on the church forecourt after the carols; thanks to Kathy Walley and Manoj for organising the mulled wine etc.
At the Christmas Day Service we had a drama to give us a smile, from Maria Raithatha and Margaret Crush, plus singing from Paola de Souza and music from Yanice and Orlando. We celebrated Christmas well in 2021!
Just before Christmas we had a funeral service in church for Zeta Ryan, although a sad occasion it was also a joyful celebration of Zeta’s life. Zeta was loved by so many here at PBC as well as her family and we had watched with great admiration the way her strong Christian faith carried her through the difficult times of the last few years.
Intercession Prayers and others: Throughout the year, a team of people have regularly written prayers for each Sunday and read them out in church; on most occasions they are also circulated with the newsletters, which gives the opportunity for those who receive them to use them in personal prayer. A lot of thought and prayer goes into writing a prayer for a service, nobody takes it lightly, and we have been blessed by such wide and varied forms of prayer for our services each week, and especially grateful to Siew Tran who arranges the rota for this.
These prayers have added to the other ways in which prayer has played such a vital part in our church life in 2021, the monthly prayer meetings on zoom continued, with break-out rooms for praying in groups; the leaders also had regular prayer meetings each month. Jane Everitt continued to write a prayer guide linking to the sermon each week, and people have been able to request prayers for themselves or their families in our weekly newsletter prayer list. We are always happy to include names if we are asked.
Finance and Property
The biggest undertaking in 2021 was the negotiations with Jigsaw Nursery. These had started in 2019, when the Nursery made the proposal to take over the cottage and convert it to an extension to the existing nursery, but the events of 2020 brought things to a halt. Talks started again, but then were hampered by delays in planning permission from Harrow Council. At the same time, we were doing the review of the main lease on the present nursery premises. It wasn’t until June 2021 that we were able to call a Special Church Meeting for members to ratify and approve the leases and final arrangements. Building work started in July, but after several delays were not completed until November. On December 4[th] Jigsaw Nursery held an open day when we were invited to go in and see the results of the work on the cottage, along with prospective new parents. The conversion of the cottage has been done to a high standard and now looks very smart. Rents on both the cottage and the existing nursery have been agreed and put in the 2 leases, which have been completed and signed, with help from the BU solicitors, Carter, Lemon, Camerons. The cottage nursery runs from 8.30am – 6.00pm each day and during most holidays, but the existing nursery is from 9.00am – 3.00pm only during term-time. These increased rents enable us to employ a Youth and Children’s Worker and to be able to employ a fulltime Minister when Manoj finishes his training.
The rest of our finances have fared much better than hoped and, thanks to the generosity of members, plus increased use of the premises, we have covered all our costs in 2021.
We are very grateful to Ted Knotwell, our Finance Officer, doing the day-to-day payments and transactions, and to Kevin Ogilvie, the Charity Accountant producing the monthly and end-year accounts, also, to Fabricia Teixeira, working from home to deal with all our bookings and invoices. Special thanks must go to Daniel O’Brien, our Premises Manager, who has done so much to help keep our church premises in good order during the year, sourcing materials and doing work that has saved us so much expense.
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Manoj Raithatha I’m conscious that in all my reports of everything that has happened I have hardly mentioned Manoj – but he has been there all the time! Every service, with his thoughtful and wellprepared message and prayers; all the events with his encouragement and support for those who are leading and helping; pastoral care, with his many phone calls and visits to let people know they are not forgotten. Manoj gives generously of his time and his care and concern, making it hard to realise sometimes that he is not yet a full-time Minister. Manoj is still studying at Regent’s Park College in Oxford. In September 2021 he went from a 50% appointment with the church to 75% appointment, as some of his exam-type studies were now complete. Manoj brings a vision to the church but alongside that, serves us with humility and a loving concern for everyone. We are very grateful for all that he has done for the church in 2021 and look forward to all that will happen in 2022.
We congratulate Manoj on his appointment as the Chair of the Board of the Evangelical Alliance, a role that will be demanding but we also believe very fulfilling.
When we came to the end of 2021, we were a very different-looking church to the one at the beginning of the year. Many new faces, new projects and ways of doing things, but still with the same welcome to everyone that has been part of our church culture for many years.
The many things that have been mentioned in this report have not just happened, but have taken much work, time and thought, and we are blessed with many volunteers who do this. It’s not possible to mention everyone by name, but to everyone who has helped in any way, whether on a regular basis or just occasionally, we say a big THANK YOU for helping to ensure that PBC continues to show the love of God in action in the community of Pinner, and we look forward, with confidence, to where God will lead us in 2022.
A final word of thanks and appreciation to my fellow leaders on the 2021 team: Jane Everitt, Siew Tran and Vino Ramachandra – we will miss Vino as she stood down from the leadership role at the end of 2021.
Joyce Eavis 14.3.22
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Pinner Baptist Church
End of Year Financial Statements
Year ending 31[st] December 2021
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Independent Examiner's Report to the Trustees of Pinner Baptist Church
I report on the accounts of the church for the year ended 31st December 2021 which are set in pages of the Annual Report.
Respective Responsibilities of Trustees and Examiner
The church’s trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The church's trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year under section 144(2) of the Charities Act 2011 (the 2011 Act)) and that an independent examination is needed.
It is my responsibility to:
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Examine the accounts under section 145 of the 2011 Act);
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To follow the procedures laid down in the General Directions given by the Charity Commissioners (under section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act); and
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To state whether particular matters have come to my attention.
Basis of Independent Examiner's report
My examination was carried out in accordance with the general Directions given by the Charity Commission. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts, and seeking explanations from you as trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit and consequently no opinion is given as to whether the accounts present a ‘true and fair view’ and the report is limited to those matters set out in the statement below.
Independent examiner's statement
Since the gross income for the year exceeds the amount provided in section 145(3) of the Act, I confirm that I am qualified to act as Independent Examiner under the provisions of that section of the Act and that my qualification is as shown below.
In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention:
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1 which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the requirements
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to keep accounting records in accordance with section 130 of the 2011 Act; and
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to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and comply with the accounting requirements of the 2011 Act have not been met; or
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2 to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
Kevin Ogilvie
Charity Bookkeeping and Examination Services 11[th] April 2022
13 Evelyns Close,
Hillingdon,
Middlesex, UB8 3LR
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Statement of Financial Activities
| Unrestricted Designated Restricted Endowment Total Prior year Restated funds funds funds funds funds total funds |
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| Income and endowments from: Donations and legacies Income from charitable activities Other trading activities Investments Total income Expenditure on: Expenditure on charitable activities Minister Direct Manse Expenditure Church Expenditure Support Costs Outreach Expenditure Other expenditure Total expenditure Net income / (expenditure) resources before transfer Transfers Gross transfers between funds - in Gross transfers between funds - out Other recognised gains / losses Net movement in funds Total funds brought forward Total funds carried forward Represented by Unrestricted General Fund Designated Disabled Access Reserve Fund Restricted Fellowship Fund PFC Premises Project Fund Reserve Fund |
80,850 — 150 — 81,000 85,079 343 — — — 343 178 57,818 — — — 57,818 48,790 17 — — — 17 70 |
| 139,027 — 150 — 139,177 134,117 33,353 — — — 33,353 34,378 148 — — — 148 2,281 36,167 — 183 — 36,349 42,537 24,156 — — — 24,156 23,757 15,153 — 150 — 15,303 9,396 8,848 — 250 — 9,098 10,583 |
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| 117,825 — 583 — 118,408 122,933 |
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| 21,202 — (433) — 20,769 11,184 — 60,000 — — 60,000 5,846 (23,727) — (36,273) — (60,000) (5,846) |
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| (2,525) 60,000 (36,706) — 20,769 11,184 |
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| 48,611 5,000 36,956 — 90,567 79,382 |
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| 46,086 65,000 250 — 111,336 90,567 46,086 — — — 46,086 48,611 — 5,000 — — 5,000 5,000 — 60,000 — — 60,000 — — — 250 — 250 500 — — — — — 183 — — — — — 36,273 |
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Statement of assets and liabilities
General Designated Restricted Endowment |
Restated This year **Last year ** |
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| Current assets - Cash at bank and in hand HSBC Community Account - HSBC Money Manager - NAT West - PettyCash - LB Property Board 15956 - LB Property Board 15961 - Totals Liabilities - Agency accounts Agency collections - Totals Liabilities - Provision for liabilities after one year Loans Received - Totals Grand total |
27,886 5,000 2,353 — 10,671 — — — 7,511 55,846 — — 12 — — — 7 77 — — — 4,077 — — |
35,239 25,807 10,671 10,668 63,356 59,079 12 12 84 77 4,077 4,077 |
| 46,086 65,000 2,353 — — — 2,103 — |
113,439 99,720 2,103 153 |
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| — — 2,103 — — — — — |
2,103 153 — 9,000 |
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| — — — — |
— 9,000 |
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| 46,086 65,000 250 — |
111,336 90,567 |
Analysis of income and expenditure
| Total | ||||||
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| Restated | ||||||
| Unrestricted | Designated | Restricted | Endowment | This year | Last year | |
| INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS | ||||||
| Donations and legacies | ||||||
| General Offerings | 37,011 | — | — | — | 37,011 | — |
| Regular Offerings STO | — | — | — | — | — | 32,847 |
| Regular Offerings Envelopes | — | — | — | — | — | 948 |
| Loose Collections | 2,591 | — | — | — | 2,591 | 1,603 |
| Covid Appeal Donations | — | — | — | — | — | 3,100 |
| Stewardship Donations | 6,008 | — | — | — | 6,008 | 2,852 |
| General Donations | 8,101 | — | 150 | — | 8,251 | 4,910 |
| Gift Aid Refunds | 10,557 | — | — | — | 10,557 | 14,287 |
| Thank Offerings | 16,035 | — | — | — | 16,035 | 23,787 |
| Specific Donations | 546 | — | — | — | 546 | 746 |
| Total | 80,850 | — | 150 | — | 81,000 | 85,079 |
| Income from charitable activities | ||||||
| Wedding & Funeral Fees | 199 | — | — | — | 199 | — |
| Sundry Receipts | 144 | — | — | — | 144 | 178 |
| Total | 343 | — | — | — | 343 | 178 |
| Other trading activities | ||||||
| Lettings | 6,518 | — | — | — | 6,518 | 8,102 |
| Nursery Income | 28,032 | — | — | — | 28,032 | 23,166 |
| Cottage Rent | 3,780 | — | — | — | 3,780 | — |
| Manse Rental | 19,488 | — | — | — | 19,488 | 17,521 |
| Total | 57,818 | — | — | — | 57,818 | 48,790 |
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Investments
| Investments | ||
|---|---|---|
| Bank Interest Total |
17 | — — — 17 70 |
| 17 | — — — 17 70 |
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| INCOME TOTAL | 139,027 | — 150 — 139,177 134,117 |
EXPENDITURE
Expenditure on charitable activities - Minister Direct
| Minister's Salary | 19,344 | — | — | — | 19,344 | 18,849 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baptist Minister's Pension Fund | 4,126 | — | — | — | 4,126 | 4,102 |
| BU Pension Fund Deficit Contribution | 4,210 | — | — | — | 4,210 | 2,851 |
| Minister's Expenses | 672 | — | — | — | 672 | 715 |
| Visiting Ministers | 2,250 | — | — | — | 2,250 | 1,477 |
| Minister Training | 2,750 | — | — | — | 2,750 | 6,384 |
| Total | 33,353 | — | — | — | 33,353 | 34,378 |
| Expenditure on charitable activities - Manse Expenditure | ||||||
| Manse Council Tax | — | — | — | — | — | 341 |
| Manse Maintenance | 148 | — | — | — | 148 | 1,940 |
| Total | 148 | — | — | — | 148 | 2,281 |
| Expenditure on charitable activities - Church Expenditure | ||||||
| Church Maintenance | 4,280 | — | — | — | 4,280 | 7,126 |
| Church Refurbishment | 1,142 | — | 183 | — | 1,324 | 817 |
| Cleaning Labour | 12,415 | — | — | — | 12,415 | 9,630 |
| Cleaning Materials | 104 | — | — | — | 104 | 828 |
| Church Utilities- Electricity | 3,136 | — | — | — | 3,136 | 4,311 |
| Church Utilities - Gas | 5,431 | — | — | — | 5,431 | 6,366 |
| Church Utilities - | 563 | — | — | — | 563 | 724 |
| Telephone/broadband | ||||||
| Church Utilities - Water | 139 | — | — | — | 139 | 913 |
| Church Utilities Waste Collection | 502 | — | — | — | 502 | 376 |
| Caretaker | 300 | — | — | — | 300 | 5,808 |
| Premises Manager | 7,980 | — | — | — | 7,980 | — |
| Audio Visual Equipment | 176 | — | — | — | 176 | 5,637 |
| Total | 36,167 | — | 183 | — | 36,349 | 42,537 |
| Expenditure on charitable activities - Support Costs | ||||||
| Insurance | 6,708 | — | — | — | 6,708 | 6,237 |
| Legal Fees | 2,562 | — | — | — | 2,562 | — |
| Admin Asst's Wages | — | — | — | — | — | 864 |
| Finance Officer's Fees | 3,379 | — | — | — | 3,379 | 5,133 |
| Photocopier Costs (net) | 231 | — | — | — | 231 | 438 |
| Office Expenses | 2,140 | — | — | — | 2,140 | 4,184 |
| PAYE & NI | 4,629 | — | — | — | 4,629 | 3,129 |
| Office Administrator | 3,883 | — | — | — | 3,883 | 3,464 |
| Payroll management fee | 625 | — | — | — | 625 | 308 |
| Total | 24,156 | — | — | — | 24,156 | 23,757 |
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| Expenditure on charitable activities - Outreach Youth & Children's Worker 2,434 Church-Worship, Music & Literature 859 Children & Young People 1,545 Church Donations exp 4,872 Specific Donation Exp 1,257 Worship Leaders 3,500 Outreach General — Outreach Men's Group 400 Outreach Kaleidoscope 223 Outreach SALT 36 Outreach Members Transport 26 Total 15,153 Other expenditure Cottage Maintenance & Costs 1,000 Catering 260 Training/Conferences & Courses 266 Subscriptions 1,600 Sundry Payments 1,756 Professional Fees 3,966 Total 8,848 |
Expenditure on charitable activities - Outreach Youth & Children's Worker 2,434 Church-Worship, Music & Literature 859 Children & Young People 1,545 Church Donations exp 4,872 Specific Donation Exp 1,257 Worship Leaders 3,500 Outreach General — Outreach Men's Group 400 Outreach Kaleidoscope 223 Outreach SALT 36 Outreach Members Transport 26 Total 15,153 Other expenditure Cottage Maintenance & Costs 1,000 Catering 260 Training/Conferences & Courses 266 Subscriptions 1,600 Sundry Payments 1,756 Professional Fees 3,966 Total 8,848 |
Expenditure — — — 2,434 — — — — 859 733 — — — 1,545 279 — — — 4,872 3,672 — 150 — 1,407 — — — — 3,500 4,450 — — — — 262 — — — 400 — — — — 223 — — — — 36 — — — — 26 — |
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| 15,153 1,000 260 266 1,600 1,756 3,966 |
— 150 — 15,303 9,396 — — — 1,000 2,054 — — — 260 49 — — — 266 100 — — — 1,600 2,381 — 250 — 2,006 512 — — — 3,966 5,487 |
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| 8,848 | — 250 — 9,098 10,583 |
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| EXPENDITURE TOTAL | 117,825 | — 583 — 118,408 122,933 |
| GRAND TOTAL | 21,202 | — (433) — 20,769 11,184 |
Notes to the Accounts
Restated 2020 figures
2020 comparisons have been restated to include two items of expenditure totaling £379 not originally submitted.
The Baptist Pension Scheme
The church continues to contribute to the general deficit of the Baptist Pension Scheme
Non-Monetary Assets
Land and buildings used by the Church (freehold titles vested in the Custodian Trustee the London Baptist Property Board)
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The Church, the cottage and buildings in Paines Lane, Pinner
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The Manse at 25 Towers Road, Pinner
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Furniture and equipment at the Church, Manse and Cottage
For and on behalf of the Trustees
Ted Knotwell Finance Officer Pinner Baptist Church
11.04.2022
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Pinner Baptist Church
End of Year Financial Statements
Year ending 31[st] December 2021
Page 1
Independent Examiner's Report to the Trustees of Pinner Baptist Church
I report on the accounts of the church for the year ended 31st December 2021 which are set in pages of the Annual Report.
Respective Responsibilities of Trustees and Examiner
The church’s trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The church's trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year under section 144(2) of the Charities Act 2011 (the 2011 Act)) and that an independent examination is needed.
It is my responsibility to:
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Examine the accounts under section 145 of the 2011 Act);
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To follow the procedures laid down in the General Directions given by the Charity Commissioners (under section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act); and
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To state whether particular matters have come to my attention.
Basis of Independent Examiner's report
My examination was carried out in accordance with the general Directions given by the Charity Commission. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts, and seeking explanations from you as trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit and consequently no opinion is given as to whether the accounts present a ‘true and fair view’ and the report is limited to those matters set out in the statement below.
Independent examiner's statement
Since the gross income for the year exceeds the amount provided in section 145(3) of the Act, I confirm that I am qualified to act as Independent Examiner under the provisions of that section of the Act and that my qualification is as shown below.
In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention:
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1 which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the requirements
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to keep accounting records in accordance with section 130 of the 2011 Act; and
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to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and comply with the accounting requirements of the 2011 Act have not been met; or
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2 to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
Kevin Ogilvie
Charity Bookkeeping and Examination Services 11[th] April 2022
13 Evelyns Close,
Hillingdon,
Middlesex, UB8 3LR
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Statement of Financial Activities
| Unrestricted Designated Restricted Endowment Total Prior year Restated funds funds funds funds funds total funds |
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| Income and endowments from: Donations and legacies Income from charitable activities Other trading activities Investments Total income Expenditure on: Expenditure on charitable activities Minister Direct Manse Expenditure Church Expenditure Support Costs Outreach Expenditure Other expenditure Total expenditure Net income / (expenditure) resources before transfer Transfers Gross transfers between funds - in Gross transfers between funds - out Other recognised gains / losses Net movement in funds Total funds brought forward Total funds carried forward Represented by Unrestricted General Fund Designated Disabled Access Reserve Fund Restricted Fellowship Fund PFC Premises Project Fund Reserve Fund |
80,850 — 150 — 81,000 85,079 343 — — — 343 178 57,818 — — — 57,818 48,790 17 — — — 17 70 |
| 139,027 — 150 — 139,177 134,117 33,353 — — — 33,353 34,378 148 — — — 148 2,281 36,167 — 183 — 36,349 42,537 24,156 — — — 24,156 23,757 15,153 — 150 — 15,303 9,396 8,848 — 250 — 9,098 10,583 |
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| 117,825 — 583 — 118,408 122,933 |
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| 21,202 — (433) — 20,769 11,184 — 60,000 — — 60,000 5,846 (23,727) — (36,273) — (60,000) (5,846) |
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| (2,525) 60,000 (36,706) — 20,769 11,184 |
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| 48,611 5,000 36,956 — 90,567 79,382 |
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| 46,086 65,000 250 — 111,336 90,567 46,086 — — — 46,086 48,611 — 5,000 — — 5,000 5,000 — 60,000 — — 60,000 — — — 250 — 250 500 — — — — — 183 — — — — — 36,273 |
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Statement of assets and liabilities
General Designated Restricted Endowment |
Restated This year **Last year ** |
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| Current assets - Cash at bank and in hand HSBC Community Account - HSBC Money Manager - NAT West - PettyCash - LB Property Board 15956 - LB Property Board 15961 - Totals Liabilities - Agency accounts Agency collections - Totals Liabilities - Provision for liabilities after one year Loans Received - Totals Grand total |
27,886 5,000 2,353 — 10,671 — — — 7,511 55,846 — — 12 — — — 7 77 — — — 4,077 — — |
35,239 25,807 10,671 10,668 63,356 59,079 12 12 84 77 4,077 4,077 |
| 46,086 65,000 2,353 — — — 2,103 — |
113,439 99,720 2,103 153 |
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| — — 2,103 — — — — — |
2,103 153 — 9,000 |
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| — — — — |
— 9,000 |
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| 46,086 65,000 250 — |
111,336 90,567 |
Analysis of income and expenditure
| Total | ||||||
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| Restated | ||||||
| Unrestricted | Designated | Restricted | Endowment | This year | Last year | |
| INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS | ||||||
| Donations and legacies | ||||||
| General Offerings | 37,011 | — | — | — | 37,011 | — |
| Regular Offerings STO | — | — | — | — | — | 32,847 |
| Regular Offerings Envelopes | — | — | — | — | — | 948 |
| Loose Collections | 2,591 | — | — | — | 2,591 | 1,603 |
| Covid Appeal Donations | — | — | — | — | — | 3,100 |
| Stewardship Donations | 6,008 | — | — | — | 6,008 | 2,852 |
| General Donations | 8,101 | — | 150 | — | 8,251 | 4,910 |
| Gift Aid Refunds | 10,557 | — | — | — | 10,557 | 14,287 |
| Thank Offerings | 16,035 | — | — | — | 16,035 | 23,787 |
| Specific Donations | 546 | — | — | — | 546 | 746 |
| Total | 80,850 | — | 150 | — | 81,000 | 85,079 |
| Income from charitable activities | ||||||
| Wedding & Funeral Fees | 199 | — | — | — | 199 | — |
| Sundry Receipts | 144 | — | — | — | 144 | 178 |
| Total | 343 | — | — | — | 343 | 178 |
| Other trading activities | ||||||
| Lettings | 6,518 | — | — | — | 6,518 | 8,102 |
| Nursery Income | 28,032 | — | — | — | 28,032 | 23,166 |
| Cottage Rent | 3,780 | — | — | — | 3,780 | — |
| Manse Rental | 19,488 | — | — | — | 19,488 | 17,521 |
| Total | 57,818 | — | — | — | 57,818 | 48,790 |
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Investments
| Investments | ||
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| Bank Interest Total |
17 | — — — 17 70 |
| 17 | — — — 17 70 |
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| INCOME TOTAL | 139,027 | — 150 — 139,177 134,117 |
EXPENDITURE
Expenditure on charitable activities - Minister Direct
| Minister's Salary | 19,344 | — | — | — | 19,344 | 18,849 |
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| Baptist Minister's Pension Fund | 4,126 | — | — | — | 4,126 | 4,102 |
| BU Pension Fund Deficit Contribution | 4,210 | — | — | — | 4,210 | 2,851 |
| Minister's Expenses | 672 | — | — | — | 672 | 715 |
| Visiting Ministers | 2,250 | — | — | — | 2,250 | 1,477 |
| Minister Training | 2,750 | — | — | — | 2,750 | 6,384 |
| Total | 33,353 | — | — | — | 33,353 | 34,378 |
| Expenditure on charitable activities - Manse Expenditure | ||||||
| Manse Council Tax | — | — | — | — | — | 341 |
| Manse Maintenance | 148 | — | — | — | 148 | 1,940 |
| Total | 148 | — | — | — | 148 | 2,281 |
| Expenditure on charitable activities - Church Expenditure | ||||||
| Church Maintenance | 4,280 | — | — | — | 4,280 | 7,126 |
| Church Refurbishment | 1,142 | — | 183 | — | 1,324 | 817 |
| Cleaning Labour | 12,415 | — | — | — | 12,415 | 9,630 |
| Cleaning Materials | 104 | — | — | — | 104 | 828 |
| Church Utilities- Electricity | 3,136 | — | — | — | 3,136 | 4,311 |
| Church Utilities - Gas | 5,431 | — | — | — | 5,431 | 6,366 |
| Church Utilities - | 563 | — | — | — | 563 | 724 |
| Telephone/broadband | ||||||
| Church Utilities - Water | 139 | — | — | — | 139 | 913 |
| Church Utilities Waste Collection | 502 | — | — | — | 502 | 376 |
| Caretaker | 300 | — | — | — | 300 | 5,808 |
| Premises Manager | 7,980 | — | — | — | 7,980 | — |
| Audio Visual Equipment | 176 | — | — | — | 176 | 5,637 |
| Total | 36,167 | — | 183 | — | 36,349 | 42,537 |
| Expenditure on charitable activities - Support Costs | ||||||
| Insurance | 6,708 | — | — | — | 6,708 | 6,237 |
| Legal Fees | 2,562 | — | — | — | 2,562 | — |
| Admin Asst's Wages | — | — | — | — | — | 864 |
| Finance Officer's Fees | 3,379 | — | — | — | 3,379 | 5,133 |
| Photocopier Costs (net) | 231 | — | — | — | 231 | 438 |
| Office Expenses | 2,140 | — | — | — | 2,140 | 4,184 |
| PAYE & NI | 4,629 | — | — | — | 4,629 | 3,129 |
| Office Administrator | 3,883 | — | — | — | 3,883 | 3,464 |
| Payroll management fee | 625 | — | — | — | 625 | 308 |
| Total | 24,156 | — | — | — | 24,156 | 23,757 |
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| Expenditure on charitable activities - Outreach Youth & Children's Worker 2,434 Church-Worship, Music & Literature 859 Children & Young People 1,545 Church Donations exp 4,872 Specific Donation Exp 1,257 Worship Leaders 3,500 Outreach General — Outreach Men's Group 400 Outreach Kaleidoscope 223 Outreach SALT 36 Outreach Members Transport 26 Total 15,153 Other expenditure Cottage Maintenance & Costs 1,000 Catering 260 Training/Conferences & Courses 266 Subscriptions 1,600 Sundry Payments 1,756 Professional Fees 3,966 Total 8,848 |
Expenditure on charitable activities - Outreach Youth & Children's Worker 2,434 Church-Worship, Music & Literature 859 Children & Young People 1,545 Church Donations exp 4,872 Specific Donation Exp 1,257 Worship Leaders 3,500 Outreach General — Outreach Men's Group 400 Outreach Kaleidoscope 223 Outreach SALT 36 Outreach Members Transport 26 Total 15,153 Other expenditure Cottage Maintenance & Costs 1,000 Catering 260 Training/Conferences & Courses 266 Subscriptions 1,600 Sundry Payments 1,756 Professional Fees 3,966 Total 8,848 |
Expenditure — — — 2,434 — — — — 859 733 — — — 1,545 279 — — — 4,872 3,672 — 150 — 1,407 — — — — 3,500 4,450 — — — — 262 — — — 400 — — — — 223 — — — — 36 — — — — 26 — |
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| 15,153 1,000 260 266 1,600 1,756 3,966 |
— 150 — 15,303 9,396 — — — 1,000 2,054 — — — 260 49 — — — 266 100 — — — 1,600 2,381 — 250 — 2,006 512 — — — 3,966 5,487 |
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| 8,848 | — 250 — 9,098 10,583 |
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| EXPENDITURE TOTAL | 117,825 | — 583 — 118,408 122,933 |
| GRAND TOTAL | 21,202 | — (433) — 20,769 11,184 |
Notes to the Accounts
Restated 2020 figures
2020 comparisons have been restated to include two items of expenditure totaling £379 not originally submitted.
The Baptist Pension Scheme
The church continues to contribute to the general deficit of the Baptist Pension Scheme
Non-Monetary Assets
Land and buildings used by the Church (freehold titles vested in the Custodian Trustee the London Baptist Property Board)
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The Church, the cottage and buildings in Paines Lane, Pinner
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The Manse at 25 Towers Road, Pinner
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Furniture and equipment at the Church, Manse and Cottage
For and on behalf of the Trustees
Ted Knotwell Finance Officer Pinner Baptist Church
11.04.2022
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