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
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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.
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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
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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
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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 .
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