## **Bradley Road EVANGELICAL BAPTIST CHURCH** ## Trustees Report for 2022 ## _Registered Charity number 1173094_ This is the fifth Annual Report for this Charitable Incorporated Organisation. It was registered by the Charities Commission on 18th May 2017; Activity and assets transferred from the unincorporated church on 31st October 2017. ## **Contents** |Section AReference and administration details...................................................2| |---| |Section BStructure, governance and management.............................................2| |Section C
Objectives and activities...............................................................3| |Summary of the objects of the charity set out in its governing document| |3| |Summary of the main activities undertaken for the public beneft in| |relation to these objects
4| |Regular main meetings of the church 3| |Various weekly youth activities
3| |Other regular meetings4| |Further Seasonal/Occasional activities
4| |Additional ongoing steps to maintain communications
4| |Grants to other organisations
5| |Section D
Achievements and performance...................................................5| |Section EFinancial review....................................................................................6| |Section FOther optional information...................................................................6| |Section G
Declaration....................................................................................6| 104 Bradley Road, Wrexham, LL13 7TP Registered Charity 1173094 Affiliated to FIEC **Bradley Road Evangelical Baptist Church** **Annual Report 2022** ## _**Section A Reference and administration details**_ **Charity name** Bradley Road Evangelical Baptist Church **Other names charity is known by** Bradley Road Baptist Church **Registered charity number** 1173094 **Charity's principal address** 104 Bradley Road, Wrexham, LL13 7TP ## **Trustees who manage the charity** **----- Start of picture text -----**
Name Office Dates Appointed by
Nigel Eardley Pastor, Elder (whole Church membership
year)
Peter Hiles Elder (whole Church membership
year)
Matthew Brown Deacon (whole Church membership
year)
Jonathan Ellis Deacon (whole Church membership
year)
Paul Troon Elder (whole Church membership
year)
Raul Valentim Deacon From Church membership
26/09/22
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## _**Section B Structure, governance and management**_ ## **Description of the charity’s trusts** **Type of** Deed of Conveyance dated 1895 **governing** Constitution; Handbook Page 2 of 7 **Bradley Road Evangelical Baptist Church** **Annual Report 2022** **----- Start of picture text -----**
document
How the charity Registered as a Charitable Incorporated
is constituted Organisation 18 May 2017. Affiliated to
Fellowship of Independent Evangelical
Churches.
Trustee selection Appointed by and from the church membership
methods by approval of 75% of those present at a
business meeting.
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**Members’ Meetings were held during the year as follows06/03/22 & 26/09/22** (incl. AGM for 2021). ## _**Section CObjectives and activities**_ ## **Summary of the objects of the charity set out in its governing document.** The purposes of the Church are: 1. the advancement of the Christian faith in accordance with the Basis of Faith primarily but not exclusively within Wrexham and the surrounding neighbourhood. 2. such other charitable purposes as shall, in the opinion of the members of the Church in general meeting, put into practice the Christian faith in accordance with the Basis of Faith, including but not limited to: the prevention and relief of need, hardship and sickness; the advancement of education; and the provision of community facilities. ## **Summary of the main activities undertaken for the public benefit in relation to these objects** All the Elders & Deacons (Trustees) have confirmed that they have read and understood the Charity Commission guidance on public benefit and have given due regard to this guidance when exercising any relevant powers or duties. Page 3 of 7 **Bradley Road Evangelical Baptist Church** **Annual Report 2022** ## _Regular main meetings of the church_ - _Worship services on Sunday mornings & evenings, including Communion services._ - _Mid-week Bible study & prayer meetings plus online/Fellowship meetings_ ## _Various weekly youth activities_ - _Focus is a meeting for teenagers & is held on a Friday evening._ - _After Hours is a meeting for older teenagers & young adults held on a Sunday evening (and at other various occasions). Began May 22_ All youth meetings are aimed at promoting and applying the principles of the Christian Gospel in an attractive & enjoyable way. ## _Other regular meetings_ Following the COVID-19 pandemic, some previous regular meetings have now been discontinued plus some new meetings have commenced. These are indicated below- - _Weekly Foodbank distribution, run by Wrexham Foodbank (discontinued October 2022 at their request and re-located to the Wellbeing Hub, Crown Buildings, 31 Chester Street, Wrexham._ - _Monthly mid-week Fellowship meetings held in members’ homes and online._ - _Monthly Fellowship Lunch (began in November 2022)_ - _One-to-one or small-group studies for enquirers into the Christian faith._ - _Instructional classes for those seeking baptism, as required._ Page 4 of 7 **Bradley Road Evangelical Baptist Church** **Annual Report 2022** ## _Further Seasonal/Occasional activities_ ## _Local/Community_ - _The church provided outdoor summer services in Belle Vue Park and also held a Christmas Carol Service in the church car park._ - _A Jubilee Lunch in June to celebrate Queen Elizabeth II reign._ - _A Gardeners Question Time evening in July - an informative evening of gardening advice with refreshments and a bible talk._ - _The church hall served as a Polling Station for local elections._ - _An Offa Community clear out day was held with a skip in the car park._ ## _Additional ongoing steps to maintain communications._ - _Online streaming of services and programmes as above._ - _WhatsApp groups (Share & Prayer) continue to promote ‘community’ and fellowship._ - _New website launched (bradleyroadchurch.com) plus YouTube and Facebook social media presence._ ## _Grants to other organisations_ The church aims to give 10% of its unrestricted giving to mission work. Regular giving is as follows. - _London City Mission (Charity Number 247186)_ - _Albanian Evangelical Mission (Charity Number 1036807)_ - _Testimony Faith Homes (Kenya) via Aenon Trust, Charity Number 1046859)_ - _Open Doors (Charity Number 1125684)_ - _Release International (Charity Number 280577)_ - _The Christian Institute (Charity Number 1004774)_ The church occasionally supports particular global appeals, through restricted giving, where they are in accord with the ‘objects of the Page 5 of 7 **Bradley Road Evangelical Baptist Church** **Annual Report 2022** charity’ set out in its governing document. We have also supported the _food.gives_ project, The International Christian Food Bank initiative organised by Barnabas Aid. ## _**Section D Achievements and erformance p**_ ## **Summary of the main achievements of the charity during the year** The focus of the church leadership in rebuilding our meetings as inperson gatherings has continued and as a consequence of the various activities listed above, it has been encouraging to see a steady improvement in attendance at worship services and other functions. Members and regular attenders have embraced the principles of mutual love and support that mark our identity, and there has been progress in both our fellowship and witness as a living body of Christian people. Two new members joined the church during 2022 and the total membership at the close of the year was 45. A number of new people have attended the church following migration into the area and our livestreamed services continue to introduce others. ## _**Section EFinancial review**_ ## **Reserves/Deficit & Further Financial Details** The church is committed to a reserve of at least 3 months of unrestricted payments in the savings account. There are no funds in deficit. The church received most of its funds from members and regular attenders. Gift Aid was recovered where appropriate, either directly or through Stewardship Services. The church also makes GASDS (Gift Aid Small Donations Scheme) claims on qualifying cash Page 6 of 7 **Bradley Road Evangelical Baptist Church** **Annual Report 2022** donations. Luke Howson (Finansure) continues to provide our payroll, pension, gift aid, and other essential financial services. ## _**Section FOther o tional information p**_ The church engages with several organisations for help in achieving its aims. 1. The _Fellowship of Independent Evangelical Churches_ (FIEC) for dialogue and shared experience with other likeminded churches across the UK. 2. _Stewardship Services_ for advice and assistance on finance matters such as Gift Aid. 3. _Christian Safeguarding Services_ for advice on safeguarding vulnerable persons and the administration of the Disclosure and Barring Service. ## _**Section G Declaration**_ The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above. Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees. **----- Start of picture text -----**
Signature Pastor/Elder/Trustee
Full name Nigel Eardley 5 [th] June 2023
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Page 7 of 7 ## **BRADLEY ROAD EVANGELICAL BAPTIST CHURCH** ## **FINANCIAL STATEMENTS** ## **FOR** ## **31 DECEMBER 2022** ## **FINANSURE LIMITED** 2 Sheppard Street, Brymbo, Wrexham, LL11 5FF ## **BRADLEY ROAD EVANGELICAL BAPTIST CHURCH** ## **FINANCIAL STATEMENTS** ## **YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022** **CONTENTS PAGES** Legal and administrative information **1** Independent examiner’s report **2** Receipts and payments accounts **3** Statement of assets and liabilities **4** **Page 1** ## **BRADLEY ROAD EVANGELICAL BAPTIST CHURCH** ## **LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION** **Charity number** 1173094 **Working name** Bradley Road Baptist Church **Governing instrument** CIO – association registered 18 May 2017 **Trustees** Nigel Bryan Eardley Peter Andrew Hiles Jonathan Peter Ellis Matthew Steven Brown Paul Troon Raul Valentim (Appointed 26 September 2022) **Principal address** 104 Bradley Road Wrexham LL13 7TP **Independent examiner** Luke Howson MAAT Finansure Ltd 2 Sheppard Street Brymbo Wrexham LL11 5FF **Page 2** ## **BRADLEY ROAD EVANGELICAL BAPTIST CHURCH** ## **INDEPENDENT EXAMINER’S REPORT** ## **YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022** I report on the receipt and payments accounts of the charity for the year ended 31 December 2022, which are set out on pages 3 to 4. ## **Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner** The charity’s trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The charity’s trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year under section 144 of the Charities Act 2011 (the Charities Act) and that an independent examination is needed. It is my responsibility to: - examine the accounts under section 145 of the Charities Act; - to follow the procedures laid down in the general Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Charities Act; and - 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** In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention which gives me cause to believe that in any material respect: - the accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Charities Act; or - the accounts did not accord with the accounting records; or - the accounts did not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the form and content of accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement that the accounts give a ‘true and fair’ view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination. I have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. ………………………………………….. Date …………………………. **1 8 t h J u l y 2 0 2 3** Luke Howson MAAT Finansure Ltd, 2 Sheppard Street, Brymbo, Wrexham, LL11 5FF **Page 3** ## **BRADLEY ROAD EVANGELICAL BAPTIST CHURCH** ## **RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS ACCOUNTS** ## **YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022** |**RECEIPTS**
Donations received
Gift Aid tax recovered
Grants received
Trips & events
Hall hire income
Investment income
TOTAL RECEIPTS
**PAYMENTS**
Missions grants
Employment costs
Church activities
Utilities
Administration & governance
Repairs and maintenance
Asset purchases
TOTAL PAYMENTS
**NET OF RECEIPTS/(PAYMENTS)**
Cash funds last y/e
Cash funds this y/e|Unrestricted
funds
Restricted
Funds
**Total**
**Funds**
Total
funds
2022
2022
**2022**
2021
£
£
**£**
£
54,237
1,245
**55,482**
65,530
6,934
-
**6,934**
7,237
-
-
-
150
567
-
**567**
-
150
-
**150**
-
18
-
**18**
3| |---|---| ||61,906
1,245
**63,151**
73,090| ||7,296
430
**7,726**
10,120
35,267
-
**35,267**
51,506
2,134
-
**2,134**
744
1,395
-
**1,395**
1,502
2,966
-
**2,966**
2,507
5,066
-
**5,066**
803
250
-
**250**
-| ||54,374
430
**54,804**
67,182| ||7,532
815
**8,347**
5,908
36,332
-
**36,332**
30,424| ||43,864
815
**44,679**
36,332| **Page 4** ## **BRADLEY ROAD EVANGELICAL BAPTIST CHURCH** ## **STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES** ## **31 DECEMBER 2022** ||**2022**|2021| |---|---|---| ||**£**|£| |**CASH FUNDS**||| |Lloyds treasurer’s account|**9,663**|6,332| |Lloyds savings account|**35,016**|30,000| ||────|────| |**TOTAL CASH FUNDS**|**44,679**|36,332| ||────|────| ||**Current value**|| ||**£**|| |**ASSETS RETAINED FOR THE CHARITY’S OWN USE**||| |104 Bradley Road|**400,000**|| |Printer|**250**|| ||────|| |**TOTAL ASSETS RETAINED**|**400,250**|| ||────|| 20th June 2023 These receipts and payments accounts were approved by the trustees on …………………………………. and are signed on their behalf by: ……………………………………… Nigel Eardley (Trustee) ## **BRADLEY ROAD EVANGELICAL BAPTIST CHURCH** ## **FINANCIAL STATEMENTS** ## **FOR** ## **31 DECEMBER 2022** ## **FINANSURE LIMITED** 2 Sheppard Street, Brymbo, Wrexham, LL11 5FF ## **BRADLEY ROAD EVANGELICAL BAPTIST CHURCH** ## **FINANCIAL STATEMENTS** ## **YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022** **CONTENTS PAGES** Legal and administrative information **1** Independent examiner’s report **2** Receipts and payments accounts **3** Statement of assets and liabilities **4** **Page 1** ## **BRADLEY ROAD EVANGELICAL BAPTIST CHURCH** ## **LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION** **Charity number** 1173094 **Working name** Bradley Road Baptist Church **Governing instrument** CIO – association registered 18 May 2017 **Trustees** Nigel Bryan Eardley Peter Andrew Hiles Jonathan Peter Ellis Matthew Steven Brown Paul Troon Raul Valentim (Appointed 26 September 2022) **Principal address** 104 Bradley Road Wrexham LL13 7TP **Independent examiner** Luke Howson MAAT Finansure Ltd 2 Sheppard Street Brymbo Wrexham LL11 5FF **Page 2** ## **BRADLEY ROAD EVANGELICAL BAPTIST CHURCH** ## **INDEPENDENT EXAMINER’S REPORT** ## **YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022** I report on the receipt and payments accounts of the charity for the year ended 31 December 2022, which are set out on pages 3 to 4. ## **Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner** The charity’s trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The charity’s trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year under section 144 of the Charities Act 2011 (the Charities Act) and that an independent examination is needed. It is my responsibility to: - examine the accounts under section 145 of the Charities Act; - to follow the procedures laid down in the general Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Charities Act; and - 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** In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention which gives me cause to believe that in any material respect: - the accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Charities Act; or - the accounts did not accord with the accounting records; or - the accounts did not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the form and content of accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement that the accounts give a ‘true and fair’ view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination. I have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. ………………………………………….. Date …………………………. **1 8 t h J u l y 2 0 2 3** Luke Howson MAAT Finansure Ltd, 2 Sheppard Street, Brymbo, Wrexham, LL11 5FF **Page 3** ## **BRADLEY ROAD EVANGELICAL BAPTIST CHURCH** ## **RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS ACCOUNTS** ## **YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022** |**RECEIPTS**
Donations received
Gift Aid tax recovered
Grants received
Trips & events
Hall hire income
Investment income
TOTAL RECEIPTS
**PAYMENTS**
Missions grants
Employment costs
Church activities
Utilities
Administration & governance
Repairs and maintenance
Asset purchases
TOTAL PAYMENTS
**NET OF RECEIPTS/(PAYMENTS)**
Cash funds last y/e
Cash funds this y/e|Unrestricted
funds
Restricted
Funds
**Total**
**Funds**
Total
funds
2022
2022
**2022**
2021
£
£
**£**
£
54,237
1,245
**55,482**
65,530
6,934
-
**6,934**
7,237
-
-
-
150
567
-
**567**
-
150
-
**150**
-
18
-
**18**
3| |---|---| ||61,906
1,245
**63,151**
73,090| ||7,296
430
**7,726**
10,120
35,267
-
**35,267**
51,506
2,134
-
**2,134**
744
1,395
-
**1,395**
1,502
2,966
-
**2,966**
2,507
5,066
-
**5,066**
803
250
-
**250**
-| ||54,374
430
**54,804**
67,182| ||7,532
815
**8,347**
5,908
36,332
-
**36,332**
30,424| ||43,864
815
**44,679**
36,332| **Page 4** ## **BRADLEY ROAD EVANGELICAL BAPTIST CHURCH** ## **STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES** ## **31 DECEMBER 2022** ||**2022**|2021| |---|---|---| ||**£**|£| |**CASH FUNDS**||| |Lloyds treasurer’s account|**9,663**|6,332| |Lloyds savings account|**35,016**|30,000| ||────|────| |**TOTAL CASH FUNDS**|**44,679**|36,332| ||────|────| ||**Current value**|| ||**£**|| |**ASSETS RETAINED FOR THE CHARITY’S OWN USE**||| |104 Bradley Road|**400,000**|| |Printer|**250**|| ||────|| |**TOTAL ASSETS RETAINED**|**400,250**|| ||────|| 20th June 2023 These receipts and payments accounts were approved by the trustees on …………………………………. and are signed on their behalf by: ……………………………………… Nigel Eardley (Trustee)