Chapel Allerton Baptist Church
Charity number 1174113
Annual Report and Financial Statements for the year ended 31 March 2023
Chapel Allerton Baptist Church
Annual Report and Financial Statements for the year ended 31 March 2023
| Contents | Page |
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| Trustees' report | 2 to 4 |
| Examiner's report | 5 |
| Receipts and payments account | 6 |
| Statement of assets and liabilities | 7 |
| Notes to the accounts | 8 to 10 |
Prepared by West Yorkshire Community Accountancy Service CIO
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Chapel Allerton Baptist Church
Trustees' report for the year ended 31 March 2023
Reference and administrative details of the charity, its trustees and advisors
The trustees during the financial year and up to and including the date the report was approved were: Name Position Dates
Rev Graham Conway-Doel Rev Simon Hall Mr Miguel Pinedo Mrs Lisa Baxby Mrs Vivienne Hatton Mrs Fiona Heap Mrs Rachel Hirst Mr Ewan McNeill Miss Helen Webb Mrs Beth Turner Mr Rob Thomson Dr Fiona McGill
Minister Minister Treasurer
Resigned January 2023 Appointed 27 May 2023 Resigned 31 January 2023
Resigned 22 December 2022 Resigned June 2022 Appointed 27 May 2023 Appointed 27 May 2023 Appointed 27 May 2023
Charity number
1174113
Registered in England and Wales
Registered and principal address
Bankers
5 Gledhow Park Crescent The Co-operative Bank plc Chapel Allerton P.O. Box 101 Leeds 1 Balloon Street LS7 4JY Manchester M60 4EP
Independent examiner
Rhys North ACA
West Yorkshire Community Accountancy Service CIO
Stringer House 34 Lupton Street Leeds LS10 2QW
Structure, governance and management
The Charity is governed by an Approved Governing Document. Members of Chapel Allerton Baptist Church ('Chapel A') are accepted in accordance with its Constitution, adopted on 16th March 2017.
The Ordinary Members Meeting normally takes place at least four times per year and has responsibility for the overall policy of Chapel A. Extraordinary and Special Church Meetings will occur when required. In accordance with the Constitution, the members appoint Trustees, who together with the Minister(s), are responsible for the day to day running of Chapel A’s work and witness, and the financial and legal aspects of the charity. All members are encouraged to take an appropriate part in the spiritual and practical tasks involved in the furtherance of the charitable objective.
Relevant matters may be submitted to the Church Meeting by the Trustees for guidance, or may be raised by members in Church Meeting for further consideration by the Trustees. Though the Constitution permits decisions to be made at the Church Meeting by appropriate majorities, Chapel A seeks to work by consensus wherever possible.
Method of recruitment and appointment of trustees
The trustees of the charity are appointed by the members at a church meeting.
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Chapel Allerton Baptist Church
Trustees' report (continued) for the year ended 31 March 2023
Objectives and activities
The charity's objects
The principal purpose of the church is the advancement of the Christian faith according to the principles of the Baptist Denomination. The church may also advance education and carry out other charitable purposes in the United Kingdom and/or other parts of the world.
The charity's aim
Our aim at Chapel A is for people to come to know God and follow Jesus. We want to show God's love to our local community and the wider world through supporting various projects both locally and further afield.
The charity's main activities
Chapel A holds regular public services which include worship, prayer, teaching and age-appropriate activities for children and young people. Chapel A seeks to be a friendly, welcoming and inclusive community and anybody is free to attend any of these services.
Chapel A runs various Small Groups to encourage its members and community to grow in faith. Some of these groups are set up around a particular concern or issue. Details of these small groups are publicised through our website/social media and at Sunday morning services.
The Church has a Pastoral Team, consisting of its Ministers and at least 2 members of the Leadership Team. The Pastoral Team offers support to members of the congregation within the remit of the Safeguarding Policy.
The Church is part of 'Chapel Allerton and Meanwood Churches Together' and also actively support the Thrive Youth Project, alongside Chapel Allerton Methodist Church, St Matthews Church of England Church and Stainbeck United Reform Church.
Chapel A engages with the local community throughout the year, including running a community Christmas Choir, open to anyone, which performs in different venues in the locality.
Chapel A operates systems to ensure that all people working with children and vulnerable adults are appropriately vetted with regard to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Public benefit statement
Chapel A has read the Charity Commission guidance on public benefit and is satisfied that the activities outlined above clearly demonstrate that the charity is providing a benefit to the public.
Achievements and performance
As we met from April to July we were pleased to have one of our ministers, Graham, back from sick leave however our other minister, Simon, remained too unwell to return to work. We continued to meet in different ways during the month - the first Sunday is an all age communion service, the second and fourth Sundays are celebration services and the third Sunday is cafe church. Any month where there was a fifth Sunday we focussed on pastoral issues at an extra cafe church meeting. Our preaching theme was ‘7 signs from John’s gospel’ and we received teaching from a range of people, both from within our congregation and from visiting preachers.
In July we were able to return to our pre pandemic practice of having a Church Day Away in Harrogate, which was a great time to worship and spend time together.
During the summer we met in different ways - sometimes with a walk together, a picnic or a prayer walk. We also went to Leeds Pride along with our friends from Revive Church. These were valuable opportunities for people to meet up during the summer and share their lives together.
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Chapel Allerton Baptist Church
Trustees' report (continued) for the year ended 31 March 2023
Achievements and performance continued
From September, while our minister Simon Hall remained off sick we were very pleased to have Dr Charlotte Naylor Davis supporting us in his absence. Charlotte has been preaching twice a month and contributing to our Cafe Church meetings and her teaching has been much appreciated by the church. Our pattern of services continued and we were excited to welcome visitors and newcomers to our services. We followed on from our initiative from the previous year of Christmas Community Choir with a Christmas Community Choir led by two members of the congregation. This choir was very successful, attracting many people from the local community as well as from our church, and sounding wonderful! The choir performed in various local venues, cafes, bars and care homes with a final performance in a Barn as part of a joint service with another local church. The choir members thoroughly enjoyed their experience with the choir, inviting families and friends to the performances and many new friendships were formed.
Sadly in January our minister Simon Hall’s time with us came to an end as his health meant he was, and would continue to be, too ill to perform his role as a minister. This was a sad moment for the church as Simon had been connected with our congregation since its formation. In February we held a service and lunch to thank Simon and bless him and his family for their time with us. Simon preached to us, inspiring us for the next steps of church life and we shared lunch together.
During the year two new small groups have been formed, one a church based house group and the other a group focussing on racial justice with a Christian Perspective which meets in conjunction with members of another local church. The Sunday evening prayer group formed at the start of the war in Ukraine has continued to meet online to pray for peace and has proved a much appreciated group for those who meet.
Next Steps
We are in the process of looking to appoint a new minister.
We are planning a church weekend away, and other opportunities to meet together as a church in different ways to deepen our relationships.
Financial review
The net payments for the year were £15,898, including net payments of £15,898 on unrestricted funds and net receipts of £nil on restricted funds.
Reserves policy
The reserves policy of Chapel Allerton Baptist Church is to hold three months of all expenditure plus a further three months' staff costs to allow the church to adapt to any changes in the income or expenditure of the church. Based on budgeted 2023/2024 expenditure this equates to a minimum reserves target of £37,125.
The charity's free reserves, at the year end were £52,614.
Approved by the board of trustees on 16/1/2024
Fiona Heap (Trustee)
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Chapel Allerton Baptist Church
Independent examiner's report to the trustees of Chapel Allerton Baptist Church
I report to the charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of the charity for the year ended 31 March 2023, which are set out on pages 6 to 10.
Responsibilities and basis of report
As the charity trustees you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 ('the Act').
I report in respect of my examination of the charity's accounts as carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act. In carrying out my examination I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act.
Independent examiner's statement
I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect:
1 accounting records were not kept in respect of the charity as required by section 130 of the Charities Act; 2 the accounts do not accord with those records.
I have no concerns and 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.
Rhys North ACA
23/1/2024
West Yorkshire Community Accountancy Service CIO
Stringer House 34 Lupton Street Leeds LS10 2QW
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Chapel Allerton Baptist Church Receipts and payments account for the year ended 31 March 2023
| Notes 2023 Unrestricted funds £ Receipts Monthly standing orders 71,590 Direct giving 235 Donations for Ukraine refugees, Rev S Hall and volleyball 2,751 Income tax recovered (Gift Aid) - Bank interest 50 Other income 5,425 Summer youth event 526 Total receipts 80,577 Payments Minister's salary, PAYE, expenses (2) 32,963 Office expenses (3) 12,060 Sunday expenses (4) 9,887 Children's Ministry (5) 11,050 Mission (6) 15,818 Giving (7) 10,261 Earmarked expenses - Investing in people 515 Subscriptions 305 Summer youth event 641 Weekend at Home/Away 1,825 Independent examination 540 Other expenses 620 Total payments 96,485 Net receipts / (payments) (15,908) Fund balances brought forward 68,522 Fund balances carried forward (8) 52,614 |
2023 Restricted funds £ - - 920 - - - - 920 - - - - - 920 - - - - - - - 920 - - - |
2023 Total funds £ 71,590 235 3,671 - 50 5,425 526 81,497 32,963 12,060 9,887 11,050 15,818 11,181 - 515 305 641 1,825 540 620 97,405 (15,908) 68,522 52,614 |
2022 Total funds £ 72,834 500 825 16,446 12 385 1,114 92,116 38,431 11,699 6,916 10,497 15,212 6,376 805 2,198 393 1,732 14 - - 94,273 (2,157) 70,679 68,522 |
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Chapel Allerton Baptist Church Statement of assets and liabilities
| as at 31 March 2023 2023 Unrestricted £ Cash funds Cash at bank 52,614 Total cash funds 52,614 Debtors and prepayments Gift Aid |
2023 Restricted £ - - |
2023 Total £ 52,614 52,614 2023 £ 14,187 14,187 |
2022 Total £ 68,522 68,522 2022 £ - - |
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Assets retained for the charity's own use
The church owns office equipment and PA with an insurance value of £9,727
| Liabilities Creditors - rent due to Methodist Centre Independent examination |
2023 £ 504 720 1,224 |
2023 £ 390 540 930 |
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The financial statements were approved by the board of trustees on 16/1/2024
Fiona Heap (Trustee)
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Chapel Allerton Baptist Church
Notes to the accounts
for the year ended 31 March 2023
1 Accounting policies
Basis of accounting
The trustees have taken advantage of section 133 of the Charities Act 2011 and have prepared the accounts on a receipts and payments basis.
There has been no change to the accounting policies since last year.
No changes have been made to the accounts for previous years.
Taxation
As a charity the organisation benefits from rates relief and is generally exempt from income tax and capital gains tax but not from VAT. Irrecoverable VAT is included in the cost of those items to which it relates.
Fund accounting
Unrestricted funds are available for use at the discretion of the trustees in furtherance of the general objectives of the charity.
Restricted funds are subjected to restrictions on their expenditure imposed by the donor or through the terms of an appeal.
Further explanation of the nature and purpose of each fund is included in the notes to the accounts.
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Chapel Allerton Baptist Church
Notes to the accounts continued
for the year ended 31 March 2023
| 2 Minister salary and expenses Salary & expenses - Rev Graham Conway-Doel Salary & expenses - Rev Simon Hall Work expenses Rev Graham Conway-Doel 3 Office expenses Administrator Equipment Office supplies Rent, rates, insurance Stationery, printing, photocopying Utilities Other 4 Sunday expenses Guest speakers Venue hire Insurance, copyright Refreshments PA/electrical Resources/equipment 5 Childrens ministry Salary costs Child Protection Sunday resources Other |
2023 Unrestricted funds £ 20,312 12,401 250 32,963 2023 Unrestricted funds £ 11,048 490 - 335 24 39 124 12,060 2023 Unrestricted funds £ 3,783 5,105 316 510 - 173 9,887 2023 Unrestricted funds £ 10,462 8 405 175 11,050 |
2023 Restricted funds £ - - - - 2023 Restricted funds £ - - - - - - - - 2023 Restricted funds £ - - - - - - - 2023 Restricted funds £ - - - - - |
2023 Total funds £ 20,312 12,401 250 32,963 2023 Total funds £ 11,048 490 - 335 24 39 124 12,060 2023 Total funds £ 3,783 5,105 316 510 - 173 9,887 2023 Total funds £ 10,462 8 405 175 11,050 |
2022 Total funds £ 19,392 18,790 249 38,431 2022 Total funds £ 9,637 829 34 371 245 43 540 11,699 2022 Total funds £ 1,365 4,051 409 417 363 311 6,916 2022 Total funds £ 9,384 53 603 457 10,497 |
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Chapel Allerton Baptist Church
Notes to the accounts continued
for the year ended 31 March 2023
| 6 Mission 2023 2023 2023 Unrestricted Restricted Total funds funds funds £ £ £ Thrive - Chapel Allerton Youth Project 14,000 - 14,000 Volleyball sessions 828 - 828 Community choir 990 - 990 15,818 - 15,818 7 Giving 2023 2023 2023 Unrestricted Restricted Total funds funds funds £ £ £ BMS World Mission 2,000 - 2,000 Baptist Union 376 - 376 Home Mission 3,000 - 3,000 Kidz Klub Middleton 1,000 - 1,000 A Rocha International 1,000 - 1,000 Pastoral Fund 670 - 670 Ukraine refugees support 2,215 - 2,215 Rev Simon Hall leaving gift - 920 920 Other (incl individual support/subsidies) - - - 10,261 920 11,181 8 Restricted funds Balance b/f Incoming Outgoing Transfers £ £ £ £ Leaving gift collection - 920 920 - - 920 920 - Fund name Purpose of restriction Leaving gift collection Being funds received for a leaving gift for Rev Simon Hall. |
2022 Total funds £ 14,000 107 1,105 15,212 2022 Total funds £ 2,000 - 3,000 1,000 - - - - 376 6,376 Balance c/f £ - - |
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9 Related party transactions
Trustee expenses
No trustee received any expenses during this year or the previous year.
Trustee remuneration and benefits
Both ministers in the church are also trustees. Note 2 and 8 details the payments made to the two trustees concerning salary, pension contributions, expense allowances and a leaving gift.
No other trustee received any remuneration or benefit during this or the previous year.
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