Bradley Road EVANGELICAL BAPTIST CHURCH
Trustees Report for 2024
Registered Charity number 1173094
This is the seventh 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 |
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| 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 meetings........................................................................4 |
| 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
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
| Name | Ofce | Dates | Appointed by |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nigel Eardley | Pastor, Elder | (whole year) |
Church membership |
| Peter Hiles | Elder | (whole year) |
Church membership |
| Matthew Brown | Deacon | (whole year) |
Church membership |
| Jonathan Ellis | Deacon | (whole year) |
Church membership |
| Paul Troon | Elder | (whole year) |
Church membership |
| Raul Valentim | Deacon | (whole year) |
Church membership |
Section B Structure, governance and management
Description of the charity’s trusts
Type of Deed of Conveyance dated 1895
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| governing document |
Constitution; Handbook |
|---|---|
| How the charity is constituted |
Registered as a Charitable Incorporated Organisation 18 May 2017. Afliated to Fellowship of Independent Evangelical Churches. |
| Trustee selection methods |
Appointed by and from the church membership by approval of 75% of those present at a business meeting. |
Members’ Meetings were held during the year as follows16/04/24, 01/07/24 (AGM for 2023) & 0 1/12/24
Section C Objectives and activities
Summary of the objects of the charity set out in its governing document.
The purposes of the Church are:
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the advancement of the Christian faith in accordance with the Basis of Faith primarily but not exclusively within Wrexham and the surrounding neighbourhood.
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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
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benefit and have given due regard to this guidance when exercising any relevant powers or duties.
Regular main meetings of the church
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Worship services on Sunday mornings & evenings, including Communion services.
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Mid-week Bible study & prayer meetings plus online/Fellowship meetings
Various weekly activities for children and older young people
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Focus is a meeting for teenagers held on a Friday evening.
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After Hours is a meeting for older teenagers & young adults held on a Sunday evening (and at other various occasions).
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Baby Club – A new, school term time group for under 4’s and carers
All children & youth meetings are aimed at promoting and applying the principles of the Christian Gospel in an attractive & enjoyable way.
Other regular meetings
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Bi-monthly mid-week Fellowship meetings held in homes and online.
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Monthly ‘Who Let the Dads Out’ meeting for under 7’s and their male carers.
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Monthly Fellowship Lunch meeting for elderly/retired/lonely folk
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One-to-one or small-group studies for enquirers into the Christian faith and for those seeking baptism, as required.
Further Seasonal/Occasional activities
Local/Community
- The church celebrated its 125th anniversary with a public exhibition, local school visit plus history walks & talks.
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The church provided outdoor afternoon services throughout August in Belle Vue Park.
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The church also held special Easter & Christmas Carol Services, plus carol singing in Island Green.
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The church hall served as a Polling Station for the general election.
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The church also hosted a skip as location for a community clean-up day.
Additional ongoing steps to maintain communications.
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Online streaming of services and programmes as above.
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WhatsApp groups (Share & Prayer) continue to promote ‘community’ and fellowship.
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Website (bradleyroadchurch.com) plus YouTube and Facebook social media presence.
Grants to other organisations
The church aims to give a minimum of 10% of its unrestricted giving to the following
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London City Mission (Charity Number 247186)
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Albanian Evangelical Mission (Charity Number 1036807)
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Testimony Faith Homes (Kenya) via Aenon Trust, Charity Number 1046859)
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Open Doors (Charity Number 1125684)
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Release International (Charity Number 280577)
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The Christian Institute (Charity Number 1004774)
In addition, we have begun to support a local Christian documentary filmmaker and videographer
(https://www.pughproductions.com/) to help to continue the
creation of content for individuals, churches and organisations in Wales and the UK.
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The church occasionally supports specific global appeals, through restricted giving, where they are in accord with the ‘objects of the 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, by collecting food parcels for suffering Christians.
Section D Achievements and performance
Summary of the main achievements of the charity during the year
The church has continued to see a growing attendance at worship services, and we remain a diverse congregation, which reflects the various nationalities, age spread and local demographic well.
Members and regular attenders are concerned for the spiritual wellbeing of those living around and continue to embrace the principles of mutual love and support that mark out our identity as Christians.
Our 125[th] anniversary was a special time where we were able to celebrate and remember our origins as a church fellowship, our faithful predecessors and the reason for our continued presence in the area. We continue to believe that God is always good and faithful.
We were pleased to baptise 5 young people during the year. Our membership at the end of 2024 stood at 40.
Section E Financial 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 to meet all obligations. There are no funds in deficit. Our audited 2024 Financial Statement is available upon request.
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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 donations. Luke Howson, Finansure Ltd, continues to provide our payroll, pension, gift aid claims, and other essential financial services.
Section F Other optional information
The church engages with several organisations for help in achieving its aims.
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The Fellowship of Independent Evangelical Churches (FIEC) for dialogue and shared experience with other likeminded churches across the UK.
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Stewardship Services for advice and assistance on finance matters such as Gift Aid and regular giving.
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Christian Safeguarding Services for advice on safeguarding vulnerable persons and the administration of the Disclosure and Barring Service. We have a fully compliant safeguarding policy & procedures document that is available on request.
Section G Declaration
The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above. Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees.
| Signature Full name |
Pastor/Elder/Trustee | |
|---|---|---|
| Nigel Eardley | 2025 |
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BRADLEY ROAD EVANGELICAL BAPTIST CHURCH
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR
31 DECEMBER 2024
FINANSURE LIMITED
2 Sheppard Street, Brymbo, Wrexham, LL11 5FF
BRADLEY ROAD EVANGELICAL BAPTIST CHURCH
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
CONTENTS PAGES Legal and administrative information 1 Independent examiner’s report 2 Receipts and payments accounts 3 Statement of assets and liabilities 4
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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 | |
| Principal address | 104 Bradley Road |
| Wrexham | |
| LL13 7TP | |
| Independent examiner | Luke Howson MAAT |
| Finansure Ltd | |
| 2 Sheppard Street | |
| Brymbo | |
| Wrexham | |
| LL11 5FF |
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BRADLEY ROAD EVANGELICAL BAPTIST CHURCH
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER’S REPORT
YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
I report on the receipt and payments accounts of the charity for the year ended 31 December 2024, 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:
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examine the accounts under section 145 of the Charities Act;
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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
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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
In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention which gives me cause to believe that in any material respect:
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the accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Charities Act; or
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the accounts did not accord with the accounting records; or
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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 …………………………. 1st October 2025
Luke Howson MAAT
Finansure Ltd, 2 Sheppard Street, Brymbo, Wrexham, LL11 5FF
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BRADLEY ROAD EVANGELICAL BAPTIST CHURCH
RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS ACCOUNTS
YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
| RECEIPTS Donations received Gift Aid tax recovered Trips & events Hall hire income Investment income TOTAL RECEIPTS PAYMENTS Missions grants Employment costs Church activities Utilities Administration & governance Repairs & maintenance Asset purchases TOTAL PAYMENTS NET OF RECEIPTS/(PAYMENTS) Cash funds last y/e Transfers between funds Cash funds this y/e |
Unrestricted funds Restricted Funds Total Funds Total funds 2024 2024 2024 2023 £ £ £ £ 48,351 4,123 52,474 52,584 5,784 - 5,784 5,723 1,636 - 1,636 1,307 300 - 300 - 463 - 463 328 |
|---|---|
| 56,534 4,123 60,657 59,942 |
|
| 8,351 190 8,541 8,897 36,887 - 36,887 35,292 2,939 2,427 5,366 2,875 1,963 - 1,963 1,620 3,201 - 3,201 2,713 6,200 - 6,200 7,167 177 - 177 549 |
|
| 59,718 2,617 62,335 59,113 |
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| (3,184) 1,506 (1,678) 829 41,772 3,736 45,508 44,679 - - - - |
|
| 38,588 5,242 43,830 45,508 |
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BRADLEY ROAD EVANGELICAL BAPTIST CHURCH
STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES
31 DECEMBER 2024
| 2024 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|
| £ | £ | |
| CASH FUNDS | ||
| Lloyds treasurer’s account | 4,571 | 7,713 |
| Lloyds savings account | 39,259 | 37,795 |
| ──── | ──── | |
| TOTAL CASH FUNDS | 43,830 | 45,508 |
| ──── | ──── | |
| Current value | ||
| £ | ||
| ASSETS RETAINED FOR THE CHARITY’S OWN USE | ||
| 104 Bradley Road | 400,000 | |
| Printer | 100 | |
| ──── | ||
| TOTAL ASSETS RETAINED | 400,250 | |
| ──── | ||
| 2024 | 2023 | |
| £ | £ | |
| RESTRICTED FUND BALANCES | ||
| Youth/children’s work | 5,232 | 3,686 |
| Other restricted funds | 10 | 50 |
| ──── | ──── | |
| TOTAL RESTRICTED FUNDS | 5,242 | 3,736 |
| ──── | ──── |
14th July 2025 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 2024
FINANSURE LIMITED
2 Sheppard Street, Brymbo, Wrexham, LL11 5FF
BRADLEY ROAD EVANGELICAL BAPTIST CHURCH
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
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 | |
| Principal address | 104 Bradley Road |
| Wrexham | |
| LL13 7TP | |
| Independent examiner | Luke Howson MAAT |
| Finansure Ltd | |
| 2 Sheppard Street | |
| Brymbo | |
| Wrexham | |
| LL11 5FF |
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BRADLEY ROAD EVANGELICAL BAPTIST CHURCH
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER’S REPORT
YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
I report on the receipt and payments accounts of the charity for the year ended 31 December 2024, 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:
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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 …………………………. 1st October 2025
Luke Howson MAAT
Finansure Ltd, 2 Sheppard Street, Brymbo, Wrexham, LL11 5FF
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BRADLEY ROAD EVANGELICAL BAPTIST CHURCH
RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS ACCOUNTS
YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
| RECEIPTS Donations received Gift Aid tax recovered Trips & events Hall hire income Investment income TOTAL RECEIPTS PAYMENTS Missions grants Employment costs Church activities Utilities Administration & governance Repairs & maintenance Asset purchases TOTAL PAYMENTS NET OF RECEIPTS/(PAYMENTS) Cash funds last y/e Transfers between funds Cash funds this y/e |
Unrestricted funds Restricted Funds Total Funds Total funds 2024 2024 2024 2023 £ £ £ £ 48,351 4,123 52,474 52,584 5,784 - 5,784 5,723 1,636 - 1,636 1,307 300 - 300 - 463 - 463 328 |
|---|---|
| 56,534 4,123 60,657 59,942 |
|
| 8,351 190 8,541 8,897 36,887 - 36,887 35,292 2,939 2,427 5,366 2,875 1,963 - 1,963 1,620 3,201 - 3,201 2,713 6,200 - 6,200 7,167 177 - 177 549 |
|
| 59,718 2,617 62,335 59,113 |
|
| (3,184) 1,506 (1,678) 829 41,772 3,736 45,508 44,679 - - - - |
|
| 38,588 5,242 43,830 45,508 |
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BRADLEY ROAD EVANGELICAL BAPTIST CHURCH
STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES
31 DECEMBER 2024
| 2024 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|
| £ | £ | |
| CASH FUNDS | ||
| Lloyds treasurer’s account | 4,571 | 7,713 |
| Lloyds savings account | 39,259 | 37,795 |
| ──── | ──── | |
| TOTAL CASH FUNDS | 43,830 | 45,508 |
| ──── | ──── | |
| Current value | ||
| £ | ||
| ASSETS RETAINED FOR THE CHARITY’S OWN USE | ||
| 104 Bradley Road | 400,000 | |
| Printer | 100 | |
| ──── | ||
| TOTAL ASSETS RETAINED | 400,250 | |
| ──── | ||
| 2024 | 2023 | |
| £ | £ | |
| RESTRICTED FUND BALANCES | ||
| Youth/children’s work | 5,232 | 3,686 |
| Other restricted funds | 10 | 50 |
| ──── | ──── | |
| TOTAL RESTRICTED FUNDS | 5,242 | 3,736 |
| ──── | ──── |
14th July 2025 These receipts and payments accounts were approved by the trustees on …………………………………. and are signed on their behalf by:
……………………………………… Nigel Eardley (Trustee)