Here we are again: anotheryear, another annual report and anotherAGM. 2024 has been another busy one! Worship- we continue to gather on Sundays at 10.30 for our main time of J#- 3. worship together. We are blessed with a beautiful mix of people across generations, race, culture and outlook. It is so encouraging to see new people joining us and feeling that it is a welcoming, nourishing place to be. We have seen six people baptised as believers this year and had many blessed times together. Prayer Meetings-The Monday Prayer Meeting continues to be a spiritual engine room for our church. We also have a fortnightly Women's Prayer Meeting on Zoom and Tuesday Prayers ha*continued its gentle ministry, providing a quiet space for prayer. Bible Study- the weekly Wednesday afternoon Bible Study (plus lunch) has continued to flourish. Our weekly Young Adults Bible Study is thriving and indeed, growing. We also have other midweek Bible study groups. We have also had a number of people undertaking the Alpha course. Chlldren and Young People- we are blessed with so many amazing children and young people attending and participating in our worship. Our crèche and junior church are staffed by a committed and gifted team of volunteers SIX Ways Mlnl Stars- our stay and play toddler group has lots and lots of parents, carers and children. It is overflowing and amazingl Clearly, Diane, Yvonne and the team are doing a wonderful job! Glrls, Brigade- continues to flourish providing its distinctly Christian support, activity and learning. It has been great to have Girls, Brigade taking part in our all- age services on a regular basis. CAMEO- our wonderful group for active retired people is thriving and helping its members to thrive. Big thanks to Gloria, Angela, Judith and Caroline for making things happen and moving things forward. ESOL- our English language lessons provide not only a safe and accessible space in which newcomers can learn English, but a place for people seeking to establish themselves in the UK to find hospitality. Some weeks we have had more than 100 people attending. It is beautiful to see and is a testimony to the welcome and hard work of our team. Place of Welcome- our Wednesday drop-in continues to offer informal support and social contact for lots of people in our church and the wider community.
Safe Families- we have a number of people in the church who volunteer with this Christian family support charity, another excellent example of being salt and light in the community. It has also been good to have Safe Families based with us. CTE- we remain at the heart of Churches Together in Erdington and it is pleasing to see the great spirit of collaboration that there is in this community, with more churches getting involved than ever before! We are currently working together on a new housing project. At the close of 2024 we were a church comprised of 102 members. We have seen some of our members pass away. We have also said goodbye to some people who have moved away and moved on. Our church carries on. as it has since 1878. And in order to continue and to move forward, we need to be together. l am always struck by the description of the disciples on the day of Pentecost, the birthday of the church. Luke, the writer of Acts, says they were all together in one place. All together. We must be together and keep together; unity is so important. Jesus prays that we will be one (John 17:20-23):_ My prayer is notfor them alone. I pray alsofor those who will believe in me through their message, that all of them may be one, Father, just as you are in me and l am in you. May they also be in us so that the world may believe that you have sent me. I have given them the glory that you gave me, that they may be one as we are one-l in them and you in me-so that they may be brought to complete unity. Then the world will know that you sent me and have loved them even as you have loved me." And my prayer is that we will continue as one, to play our part in letting the world know that Jesus came from God the Father and that the Father loves usl God bless. Gerard April 2025
SIX WAYS ERDINGTON BAPTIST CHURCH Financial Statement for the year ended 31 December 2024 GENERAL RECEIPTS & PAYMENT ACCOUNT Receipts Note 2024 2023 Weekly offerings Donations and other income Income tax recovered on gifts Investment income Rents & contributions -use of premises Raised for other causes Sub Total 52,663.11 27,121.65 7,168.42 201.97 52,372.83 14,898.60 7,334.65 252.96 51,960.40 1064.40 140 179.95 24,484.42 3 469.57 102 813.03 Home Mission rant for Castle Vale BC 0.00 19 233.00 TOTAL 140 179.95 122 046.03 Payments Ministry Mlssion Upkeep of church premises Administration Sub Total Castle Vale Ba TOTAL Surplus (deficit) for the year 38,857.27 36,701.56 13,330.55 14,688.34 43,598.20 39,098.70 11,444.13 10,229.98 107 230.15 100 698.58 0.00 20 830.20 107 230.15 121528.78 32,949.80 517.25 10 11 tist Church 12 Balance brou ht orward 50 754.69 50 237.45 Balance carried orward 83 704.49 50 754.70
STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES AT 31 DECEMBER 2024 Bank and other cash balances 83 704.49 REPRESENTING BALANCE ON THE FOLLOWING ACCOUNTS.. General account 74,564.84 Petty Cash 50.00 Other Monetary Assets Held for investment purposes or for Church's own use 13 14 9,089.65 Non- Monetary Assets 15 LIABILITIES Current 16 0.00 Lon -term loans 17 0.00
NOTES TO THEACCOUNTS l Basis of accounts: These accounts have been prepared on a 'receipts and payments, basis and accord with Section 133 Charities Act 2011. 2 Donations and other income a Weekly offerings b Donations- General c Legacles d Grants e Magazine f Church-based activitie5 2024 2023 52,663.11 4,397.98 0.00 52,372.83 1,910.00 0.00 17,887.19 445.10 8,561.25 405.80 4,166.16 4,021.55 Refunds 225.22 0.00 79 784.76 67 271.43 Income Tax recovered on gifts 2024 2023 7 168.42 7 334.65 4 Investment income: Heart of England Baptist Association 2024 2023 201.97 252.96 5 Lettin8s - use of premises 2024 51960.40 2023 24 484.42 Other causes Speclal Collertlons 2024 Raised Given 0.00 2023 Raised Given 145.22 145.22 0.00 1,069.00 1,069.00 125.09 125.09 1,043.70 1,043.70 436.81 436.81 586.94 586.94 379.71 379.71 Dementia UK Erdington Foodbank Christian Aid BMS World Mission Restore 0.00 Safe Families Ministerfs Birthday Urban Devotion 0.00 20.00 20.00 0.00 225.00 225.00 0.00 502.50 502.50 0.00 1064.40 1046.40 3 469.57 3 469.57
Home Mission Grant for Castle Vale Baptist Church 2024 2023 Baptist Union & HEBA Donation 0.00 15,669.00 3 564.00 0.00 0.00 19 233.00 Ministry: 2024 2023 Minister's stipend Pension contribution Pension Fund Deficit Pulpit supplies Manse costs 31,100.04 3,871.20 10.00 29,000.04 3,613.44 12.00 0.00 100.00 3,876.03 3,976.08 38 857.27 36 701.56 Misslon: Given to other causes (per note 6) Junior Church Older People BMS World Mission Home Mission Fund Northern Baptist College Fellowship Fund Mlnlstry & Misslon Literature Conferences and Trainin 2024 2023 1,064.40 65.90 3,469.57 216.48 548.85 0.00 4,399.92 4,399.92 350.00 3,999.96 3,999.96 350.00 1,761.68 292.44 2,146.03 198.76 156.77 578.25 13 330.55 14 668.34 10 Upkeep of church premlses: Lighting and heating Cleaning Insurances 2024 2023 16,118.77 5,332.00 3,209.99 18,120.51 816.93 9,642.74 5,418.36 3,105.55 20,275.92 656.13 Repairs and maintenance Water rates 43 598.20 39 098.70
11 Administration: Printing and stationery Telephone, postage & broadband Church supplies Photocopier rental Subscriptions Refunds Car Park Business Rates 2024 2023 887.22 829.12 1,345.41 3,033.77 867.36 2,328.26 579.18 1.034.38 4,217.57 867.36 2,413.62 867.93 2 402.93 0.00 11444.13 10 229.98 2023 19.236.00 1594.20 12 Castle Vale Baptist Church Minlsterfs Stipend & Housing Allowance Pension Em er's Contribution 2024 0.00 0.00 20 830.20 2023 13 Petty Cash 2024 50.00 50.00 14 Other Monetary Assets (a) Held for investment purposes Heart of England Baptist Association 9,089.65 8.887.69 2024 2023 15 Non-monetary assets: 2024 2023 (a) Heldfor Investment purposes (not applicable) (b) Heldfor the Church's own use.. Church premises at 6 Wood End Road, Erdington, Birmlngham B24 8AD Buildings insured for 3,470.773 3,353,368 Contents insured for 95,691 92,454 Church manse at 6 Cherry Crescent, Erdington, Birmingham B24 8BW Building insured for 321,646 241,381 16 Liabilities: Current (not applicable) 17 Liabilities: Long-term (not applicable) The accounts and statement of assets and liabilities set out on pages l and 2 relating to the year ending 31 December 2024 as approved by the deacons. Signed: TIS":Tty cn (Treasurer) (Date) ?(5
SIX WAYS ERDINGTON BAPTIST CHURCH 2024 ACCOUNTS
2024 ACCOUNTS OVERVIEW 2023 122,046.03 121,528.78 517.25 2024 140,179.95 107,230.15 32,949.80 INCOME EXPENDITURE CREDIT BALANCE ACCOUNTS SUMMARY ACCOUNT 0110112024 41,817.01 8,887.68 31/1212024 74,564.84 9,089.65 50.00 83,704.49 Lloyds Bank Business HEBA Petty Cash TOTAL: 50,754.69 2024 INCOME DETAIL AMOUNT CC NOTE Offerings Fellowship Fund General Donations Legacies Grants Magazine Church-based activities Refunds SUB TOTAL Income Tax on gifts Investment Income Lettings-use of premises Car Parking Special Collections BMS Harvest BMS Boxes Christian Aid Urban Devotion SUB TOTAL Castle Vale Baptist TOTAL INCOME 50,439.11 2,224.00 4,397.98 0.00 17,887.19 445.10 4,166.16 225.22 79,784.76 7,168.42 201.97 48,051.80 3,908.60 2a 2a 2b 2c 2d 2e 2f 2g 202.72 234.09 125.09 502.50 1,064.40 0.00 140.179.95 Page 2
Notes on 2024 Accounts INCOME: Offerings: {£50,439) was slightly less than predicted, but General Donations (£4,398) greatly exceeded the £1,000 expected, thanks to a £4,000 donation from a previous church member. Lettlngs: (£48,052) This reflects the use of our premises by a range of community groups including Safe Families, Change Grow Live, Narcotics Anonymous, Refugee Action, Refugee Alliance, BEEAS, People for People and the Bulgarian Church. Sophie Fenn has taken responsibility for submitting invoices and encouraging payment. Fellowship Fund: The money we received {£2,224) and the money paid out {£2,146} almost balanced. The quarterly collection from the Sunday offering, is paid directly into our Lloyds Bank Business Account. It is not in a separate account but is there to remind us that money is available to help church & congregation members who need financial assistance in extreme circumstances. Grants: (£17,887) We have received £4,971 from Witton Lodge Community, £6,000 from Birmingham City Council, £5,000 from Birmingham International Airport and £1,916 from St Thomas Dole Charity. Page 3
2024 EXPENDITURE DETAILS Ministry Minister's Stipend Pension Contribution Pension Fund Deficit Manse Costs SUB TOTAL AMOUNT CC NOTE 31,100.04 3,871.20 10.00 3,876.03 38,857.27 Mission Special Collections (6) Junior Church Older People BMS World Mission Heart of England BA Northern Baptist College Fellowship Fund Ministry & Mission Lit. Conferences & Training SUB TOTAL 1,064.40 65.90 548.85 4,399.92 4,399.92 350.00 2,146.03 198.76 156.77 13,330.55 Upkeep of Church Premises Lighting & Heating Cleaning Insurances Repairs & Maintenance Water Rates SUB TOTAL 10 16,118.77 5,332.00 3,209.99 18,120.51 43,598.20 Page 4
Administration Printing & Stationery Postage, Phone, Broadband Church Supplies Photocopier Rental Subscriptions Refunds Car Park Business Rates SUB TOTAL 11 887.22 1,345.41 3,033.77 867.36 2,328.26 579.18 2,402.93 11,444.13 Castle Vale Baptist Church 0.00 12 TOTAL EXPENDITURE 107,230.15 Surplus for the year Balance broughtforward Balance carriedforward 32,949.80 50,754.69 83.704.49 STATEMENT OF ASSETS 31 DECEMBER 2024 Bank and cash balances General Account Petty Cash HEBA- Investment purposes 83,704.49 74,564.84 50.00 9,089.65 13 14 Non-monetary assets Church premises Buildings insured for Contents insured for Church Manse Building insured for 15 3,470.773 95,691 321,646 Page 5
Notes on 2024 Accounts EXPENDITURE: Ministry: Ministerfs Stipend: The trustees of the Baptist Union have set the Standard Stipend for 2025 at £29,575, an increase of 3.40%. In 2024 it was £28,600 and in 2023 it was £26,500. The Standard Stipend is the minimum a church should pay. In 2023 and 2024 we agreed as a church to pay Gerard an extra £2,500 per year. The deacons recommended and the church meeting agreed that we continue to pay Gerard £2,500 above the Standard Stipend, i.e. £32,075. Pension Fund Deficit: (£10) ended in October 2024. Special Collections: (£1.064) BMS World Mission (Harvest) £203," BMS Boxes £234. Christian Aid £125 and Urban Devotion £502. Lighting and Heating: (£16,119) Energy prices have soared in the last 2 years. We have a new contract with EON Next which started at the end of September so we are paying 6.50p/kwh cf.11.OOp/kwh before. This a 2year fixed contract which finishes on 26 September 2026. Smartest Energy provides our electricity. Our contract ends on st 31 August 2025. In October 2023 we were paying £124 per month. Now we are paying £738 per month. Cleaning: The New Living Wage of £12.60 per hour was paid to Pauline Evans commencing January 2024. The deacons recommend that we continue to pay at this rate which is higher than the National Minimum Wage of £11.44 per hour which started in April 2024. It goes up to £12.21 per hour in April 2025. Signed:'7k7<fyk- (Treasurer) Date: 30 . Page 6