SKELMERSDALE BAPTIST CHURCH ANNUAL REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
Contents.
| Reference and Administrative details | Page 1 |
|---|---|
| Annual Report | Page 2 |
| Statement of the Trustees Responsibilities | Page 3 |
| Financial Statements | Page 5 |
| Independent Examiners Report | Page 6 |
Skelmersdale Baptist Church.
Year ended 31[st] March 2025
Reference and administrative details -
Trustees S Grace J Woulfe D Woulfe Principal address 43 Flimby Skelmersdale WN8 6PD Bankers Barclays Bank plc Registered Charity Number 1175628 Independent Examiner Rev’d. A. A. Clements MA. ACIB, FCIE. 15 Carleton Road, Great Knowley, Chorley PR6 8TQ.
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SKELMERSDALE BAPTIST CHURCH
TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT
The Trustees present their report for the year ended 31[st] March 2025.
OBJECTS OF THE CHARITY
The Objects of the charity as stated in its constitution are:
To advance the Christian faith by teaching, preaching and propagating the doctrines, principal beliefs and teaching of God and our Lord Jesus Christ in accordance with the Bible, which is the Word of God.
These objects are fulfilled by:
The objects stated are fulfilled by providing public meetings open to all in the community, so they may hear the Word of God and grow in knowledge and understanding of God. SBC offers opportunities throughout the year to not only join in the weekly services on Sunday and Wednesday, but also meetings that include community activities, support, counselling, care, youth activities, and family events.
ACHIEVEMENTS AND PERFORMANCE
We have been privileged to support ministries that taught and preached the Word of God across the world, able to support a number of families with food deliveries as result of hardship. A Sunday School programme and monthly teen meetings were offered teaching the Bible to children and families in a safe, fun environment. Weekly services were held in person and live streamed to reach more people online, for which God brought an increase in attendees and members. Children and adults alike learned many truths from the Bible in a safe and welcoming environment. Christmas hampers were given to struggling families in addition to benevolent gifts to others. We are planning to help the area in providing a warm space this coming winter.
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TRUSTEES RESPONSIBILITIES
The Charities Act 2011 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 trust for that period. In preparing those financial statements the trustees are required to –
- a, select suitable accounting policies and apply them consistently
b, make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent
c, prepared financial statements on the ‘on going’ concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the trust will continue in existence
They are also required to keep proper accounting records which disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the trust. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the trust and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.
It is considered that the trustees and any others who could be understood to be ‘managers’ in the activities and affairs of Skelmersdale Baptist Church - as defined in Schedule 6 of the Finance Act 2022 – have completed declarations confirming that they are ‘fit and proper’ person under the terms of the Finance Act.
Where a trustee is appointed for the first time or re-appointed after a period of absence they are invited to meet with the current trustees in order that they may be thoroughly briefed as to the current situation of the trust. Trustee training is available as required.
The Trustees are aware of the Charity Commission’s guidance on public benefit in their publication ‘The Advancement of Religion for Public Benefit’ and give due regard to is in their administration of the affairs of the Trust.
With regard to ‘Risk Assessment’ the Trustees recognise that ‘risk’ is defined as ‘the threat of any action or effect which will adversely affect an organisation’s ability to achieve its objectives and execute its strategies’. It also accepts that the term ‘risk‘ can include any circumstances that may, or does, have an adverse effect, and is wider than financial matters. ‘Risks’ not only relate to the negative consequences of threat, but also to the impact of not taking advantages of opportunities.
The Trustees recognise it requires a practical Health and Safety policy covering activities for both the Church, its surrounding grounds and any other buildings associated with the Trust that are owned by the Trust. This is reviewed on a regular basis. An Accident Book is maintained.
The contents and obligation of the Equality Act 2022 and the General Protection Regulation 2018 are known to the Trustees and complied with to the best of the Trustee’s ability.
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The Trustees are aware of their responsibilities in respect of the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) order 2005 in its requirement to carry out a fire assessment to identify and possible dangers or risks, to take action to minimise such risks and to create a plan to deal with any emergencies , and also to write up and keep a record of its findings and to review the assessment annually. The Trustees have appointed John Woulfe to be the responsible person to put these things into action. There is a Protection Policy in place in respect of children and vulnerable adults. Checks are made with the Disclosure and Barring Service in respect of persons dealing regularly with young people and vulnerable adults. The Trust’s appointed office for this is Ruth Woulfe. Whilst it is impossible to eliminate all risks and their consequences, efforts are constantly made to minimise such occurrences.
Approved by the Trustees at their meeting on 25 November 2025 and signed on their behalf by:
David Woulfe
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| Skelmersdale Baptist Church. | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Financial Statements for the year ended 31st. March | 2025. | ||||
| General Fund (Unrestricted). | 2025 | 2025 | 2024 | 2024 | |
| £ | £ | £ | £ | ||
| Receipts | |||||
| Offerings | 35678 | 23293 | |||
| Other income | 4719 | 5470 | |||
| Interest | 436 | 309 | |||
| Rent | 300 | 150 | |||
| Total Receipts | 41133 | 29222 | |||
| Payments | |||||
| Administration | 9870 | 1300 | |||
| Children's Ministry/Youth Programmes | 168 | 491 | |||
| Facilities costs | 10613 | 10932 | |||
| Missions | 8170 | 8253 | |||
| Outreach | 4977 | 4258 | |||
| Office | 2860 | 2107 | |||
| Total Payments | 36658 | 27342 | |||
| Excess Receipts over Payments | 4475 | 1880 | |||
| Bank balance as at 1st. April 2023 | 37296 | 35416 | |||
| Bank balance as at 31st. March 2024 | 41772 | 37296 | |||
| Statement of Assets and Liabilities as at 31st. March 2025 | |||||
| Monetary Assets | General | Total | Total | ||
| Account | 2025 | 2024 | |||
| £ | £ | £ | |||
| Barclays Bus 9248 | 25290 | 25290 | 25980 | ||
| Barclays Com 1848 | 16456 | 16456 | 11280 | ||
| Total | 41746 | 41746 | 37260 | ||
| Cash | 26 | 26 | 36 | ||
| Credit Card Balance | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| Total Monetary Assets | 41772 | 41772 | 37296 | ||
| Other Assets | |||||
| Equipment | 4999 | 5882 | |||
| Liabilities | |||||
| Fee Independent | |||||
| Examiner | 50 | 50 |
Approved by the Trustees at their meeting on 21 November 2025 and signed on their behalf by
David Woulfe
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