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2021-12-31-accounts

KNOWLE WEST BAPTIST CHURCH (THE CAIRN) (THE CAIRN COMMUNITY) YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2021

KNOWLE WEST BAPTIST CHURCH (KNOWN AS THE CAIRN, THE CAIRN COMMUNITY)

TRUSTEES’ ANNUAL REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2021

Charity Number: 1173158

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KNOWLE WEST BAPTIST CHURCH (THE CAIRN) (THE CAIRN COMMUNITY) YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2021

CONTENTS PAGES
Objectives and Activities 3-4
Achievements and Performance 4-5
Wider Partnerships 5
Financial Review 6
Reserves 6
Plans for Future Periods 6
Reference and Administrative Details 6-7
Structure, Governance and Management 7
Statement of Trustees' Responsibilities 7
Statement of Financial Activities 8
Statement of Assets and Liabilities 9

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KNOWLE WEST BAPTIST CHURCH (THE CAIRN) (THE CAIRN COMMUNITY) YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2021

The Trustees are pleased to present their report together with the financial statements of the Charity for the year ended 31 December 2021.

Objectives and activities

In accordance with our constitution, The Cairn Trustees pursued the church’s main purpose of advancing the Christian faith with regard to the principles of the Baptist denomination and the beliefs held in the Baptist Union’s Declaration of Principle. The Trustees gave proper consideration to the Commission’s guidance on public benefit under the Charities Act 2011 and, especially, the specific guidance for charities on the advancement of religion.

Our commitment remains to pursuing God's vision for human flourishing in Inns Court and beyond, through faithful presence at The Cairn. We look towards sustainable, incremental change, and the transformation of both people and place. Our commitment to our faith, as expressed in this way, is undiminished by the uncertain times in which we live.

Emerging from the uncertain winter of 2020/21, we took everything one week at a time, but a pattern emerged of a weekly garden gathering at 11am . Three event shelters were helpful to us in this process; and up to 30 people, including some children, joined us on a weekly basis. This included a few of the men (Christian and seekers), some people who had been linked through Guitar Club (which was still not able to take place), and some local Christians who were already connected here relationally. The mornings began with tea and coffee served outside, and times of worship and sharing.

Our activities were consistent with this context, and fully reflected those outlined in paragraph 5.2 of our Constitution, albeit with very clear regard to Government guidance on the pandemic, particularly as represented on the Baptists Together website, namely:

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KNOWLE WEST BAPTIST CHURCH (THE CAIRN) (THE CAIRN COMMUNITY) YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2021

Our missional creativity and commitment was again recognised in the awarding of a Home Mission Grant, by the West of England Baptist Association. We provided a full report to the West of England Baptist Association which further demonstrated the public benefit of our activities.

Achievements and Performance

We were pleased to hold a Cairn Festival, in the Cairn garden, in early August 2021, which was attended by around 60-70 people.

Four people were baptised at this event, in a large paddling pool, two being new commitments, and two people who had been Christians for a while, but wanted to take the opportunity to make a public declaration of their faith.

Coming into the autumn, and with regard to health guidance, we re-established a small group plan as follows:

1st Sunday - Zoom at 11am, OR Light Lunch at The Cairn from 12.30 -1.30pm; 2nd Sunday - small cairns (meet in small group, in person or zoom); 3rd Sunday - social walk; pray; or prayer walk (on your own, or safely with others); 4th Sunday - find a friend (meet one or two for tea, coffee, and to pray).

We also re-started Guitar Club on a weekly basis, but by invitation only, with due regard to safety guidance.

The idea of a weekly text was an initiative began before the pandemic, but which continued to prove a valuable tool for us. An encouraging text message was appreciated by around 50 people each week on a Monday; and phone contact maintained, where possible.

The Cairn website was maintained to ensure people were aware of ongoing changes to our activities.

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KNOWLE WEST BAPTIST CHURCH (THE CAIRN) (THE CAIRN COMMUNITY)

YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2021

Wider Partnerships

This was another significant year for developing partnerships, Christian and secular, across Bristol and further afield. These included:

Baptist Home Mission - from whom we again received grant support. West of England Baptist Network

Baptists Together

Bristol Baptist College - we welcome students from time to time, most recently by Zoom.

Knowle West Alliance – only set up in 2018, this is an innovative collaborative partnership of active and connected local residents bringing together the key organisations across the estate. The Chair of Trustees is involved as a volunteer resident.

Man Alive – close involvement of Cairn community in this health-funded men’s group.

The Fishing Project (Hartcliffe and Withywood)

Haven Day Centre - A Cairn Trustee is also a Trustee at The Haven, and there are many strong relationships.

Inns Court Centre – good relationship with the Inns Court Centre, which adjoins The Cairn.

Lee Abbey Small Missional Community, Knowle West – valuable, local, Christian partner. A Cairn Trustee is co-leader of the community.

Christian Action Bristol - Trustee involvement.

Counterslip Cares Foodbank - Trustee involvement.

Counties - Chair of Trustees still chairs S Loader's Counties Link Group. S Loader engages in effective chaplaincy work to merchant seafarers in Avonmouth. Christians Against Poverty (CAP) – joint South Bristol churches project to support those with concerns around debt.

The Noise – Bristol social action project. Trustee involvement.

Transforming Lives for Good (TLG) - mentoring in primary schools. Six mentors trained. Continuing to approach local schools.

InHope - Trustee involvement.

Hope into Action - discussions began with this new partner organisation about alternative possibilities for meeting our aspirations around housing. Scripture Union

Financial Review

The charity's income for the year ended 31 December 2021 was £20,617. This compared with £20,688 in 2020. Total expenditure for the year was £16,623.

Reserves

The Trustees are fully aware of the need to consider an appropriate Reserves Policy as the finances and activities of the church develop.

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KNOWLE WEST BAPTIST CHURCH (THE CAIRN) (THE CAIRN COMMUNITY) YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2021

The total reserves held as at 31 December 2021 were £278,433, compared to £274,453 in 2020. It’s intended to invest the majority of this in a MDM 3 bed house in the garden of the Cairn, with the remainder to be invested in a part share of a Hope into Action: Bristol property, here in Knowle West.

Plans for future periods

The church intends to continue its activities within the community, and keep under review the viability of plans for building the manse. We have had to continue to adapt our activities in response to the Covid-19 pandemic. The church's primary source of income is, again, from the Home Mission Grant from the West of England Baptist Association, which allows for the provision of a minister, so the church is well-placed to continue sharing the gospel of hope at a time when it is most needed.

We plan to pursue discussions with Hope into Action, in conjunction with InHope, about the possibility of providing housing for people who are currently vulnerably housed. We also intend to explore fresh ways of providing a house in the garden at The Cairn.

Reference and Administrative Details

Charity number: 1173158 Address: The Cairn, Inns Court Green, Bristol. BS4 1TF. Bankers: Unity Trust Bank, Four Brindley Place, Birmingham. B1 2JB.

Trustees

The Trustees serving during the year and since the year end were as follows:

P Lawrence (Chairman) R Nott (Treasurer) A Street G Sims A Lawrence

Structure, Governance and Management

Governing Document

Knowle West Baptist Church was registered as a Charitable Incorporated Organisation on 24 May 2017, and is governed by its Constitution adopted in February 2017. It is more commonly known as The Cairn or The Cairn Community.

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KNOWLE WEST BAPTIST CHURCH (THE CAIRN) (THE CAIRN COMMUNITY) YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2021

Recruitment and Appointment of Trustees

New Trustees are selected according to the experience and expertise they have, combined with their commitment to the Charity’s objects and values.

Statement of Trustees' Responsibilities

The Trustees are responsible for preparing the Trustees' Report and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards including Financial Reporting Standard 102: The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice).

The law applicable to charities in England & Wales requires the Trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial year which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charity and of the income and expenditure of the charity for that period. In preparing these financial statements, the Trustees are required to:

The Trustees are responsible for keeping sufficient accounting records that disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charity and enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Charities Act 2011, the Charity (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 and the provisions of the constitution. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charity and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.

Approved by the Trustees and signed on their behalf by:

......................................... P Lawrence Chair of Trustees

12 October 2022

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Knowle West Baptist Church

YEAR TO 31 DECEMBER 2021

STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES

S S S
INCOME FROM:
Grants and Donations
Gifts from Individuals
Grants from organisations
Gift Aid receivable
Other income
Investments
Interest
TOTAL INCOME
EXPENDITURE FOR:
Charitable Activities
Stipend paid
Ministry Expenses
Bank charges/fees/ insurance
Books and resources
Food and Hospitality
Surveys and legal fees for capital build
Cash Account
Governance
Other
TOTAL EXPENDITURE
NET RECEIPTS/(PAYMENTS)
TOTAL FUNDS AT START OF YEAR
TOTAL FUNDS AT END OF YEAR		 Unrestricted
Restricted
Funds
Funds
£
£
4,010
0
0
15,504
0
0
0
1,103
4,010
16,607
0
14,604
802
900
317
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1,119
15,504
2,891
1,103
3,440
271,013
6,331
272,116		 Total Funds
2021
£
4,010
15,504
0
1,103
20,617
14,604
1,702
317
0
0
0
0
0
0
16,623
3,994
274,453
278,448		 Total Funds
2020
£
4,410
14,854
0
0
1,424
20,688
14,604
1,645
313
380
635
350
0
0
0
17,927
2,761
271,692
274,453

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Knowle West Baptist Church

AT 31 DECEMBER 2021

STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES

IES IES IES IES
Cash funds
Petty Cash
Current account
Deposit accounts
Gift Aid not yet received at period end
Total Assets
Liabilities
Accrued expenditure
Net Assets
CASH RESERVES
Unrestricted funds
Brought forward
Net receipts/(payments) for the period
Restricted funds
Brought forward
Net receipts/(payments) for the period
Total cash reserves		 2021
£
3,440
2,891
271,013
1,103		 2021
£
200
9,418
268,831
278,448
0
278,448
278,448
6,331
272,116
278,448		 2020
£
2,103
1,337
269,589
1,424		 2020
£
200
6,526
267,727
274,453
0
274,453
274,453
3,440
271,013
274,453
0 0

Signed on behalf of the trustees on 12 October 2022

………………………….

P Lawrence Chair of Trustees