Great Mlssenden Baptsst Church For Period Ended 31st December 2023 Prnpared by Clair )CClor¢¥ J14
IndeIdent EMiner'S Rqrt To: The Deacon's and Members of Great Missenden Baptist Church I rqyort on the accountin8 records for the year ended 31 December 2023. I have ¢xamincd the records as Istntcd and my cxamination included a review of the reLeipts and payments infomiation and &8sets and liabililies arising th¢rcon as presented with those relords. It also included consideration of any unusual items or disclosures and the necessity of scL'kin8 explanatio concerning any such matters. My role is lo state whether any material matters have com¢ lo my attention giving m¢ to believe: l. That accounting rwords were nol kept in aCCordaX with reasonabl¢ diligence. 2. Thai the a¢¢ounts do not xcord with those llntIng records I have completed my examinatiory without conducling a fu]1 audiL and bav¢ no ¢on¢erns in respect of the matters 1]ed above and I have fouThl no matters require further attention. Rupert St Clair-Burton CPA 01494 a?332?
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Great Mlssenden Baptist Church: Annual Report 2023 The tru5tee5 have pleasure in presenting their report and financial statements for the year ending 31st December 2023. The trustees believe that the financial statements comply with cuffent ststutory requirements and the CharlS governing documents. Chailty Objeciives 111 The advancement of the Christian faith in accordance with the Baptist Uni¢)n of Great Britsin, primarily, but not exclusively, within Great Missenden and the surrounding neighbourhood; and 121 Such other charitable purposes. as decided in the Church rneeti to furthèr the work of the Church. It does this for the public benefit by means of its main athities, open to all. which are as follows: Regular Sunday morning public services of VrshiP Mid-week Bible Studies ffl Public prayer meetings Afternoon Tea and Games on first and third Friday of month Table Tennis on Friday afternoons Support {financially, practically and in prayer) of other Christian workeTslc>rynizations in the UK and overseas rd Toddler Group on Monday momin8S rd Monday Meal, late afternoon every week Provldlng fatiiities for other charitses and groups. includlng P4e Con¢em and Scouts 0r8anlt1ofial chan8es: Nlckl Pltt contlnued full tlme employment as Mlnister-in-Tralning, attending one day a week studying at Regents Park College in Oxford. There have been no changes in our secretary. treasurer and property manager role5. Church Actlvliles and <treaCh. Mld-week Blble studies: The Wednesday morning group has been running for many years. Afternoon Tea and Games.. This provide5 OPPOrtunitie5 to socialise over playing a variety of different games and enjoying tea, sandwches and cakes together. Toddler Group.. Thi5 group continue5 to thrive. This 15 run by a committee cornprisirwa parents and one church member. Additional rnembers provide prartical support at each se55ft. Monday Meal.. This is a social group for all ages and families to help combat loneliness and isolation in a safe ènvironmen¢ through 5harin8 a meal togethe¥. King Charles111 coronation.. We held a street party in our driveway to celebrate and invited folk passing by to join US. 5harin8 sandwiche5. quithe. cakes and rnuch more. HaeSt- In October we supported Operation Agri. vthich assists small communities globally with agricultural training and aid to become self-supporting. with our monetsry collection. We also supw)rted a local food bank, One Can Trust, with donations of dry and non-pefishable provisions. In November we joined the village festivities by opening the church and invrting people to corne into the church to make a Christmas table decoration, look at a variety of nativity scenes that were displayed, watch a video that was playing, or simply to provide shelter if the weather was inclernent.
Christmas: In December we were able to invite people to our Christmas puppet show. and a Carol seiCe that played various aUdivISUal carols as well a5 some that the congregation joined to sing. Table tennis.. This group, open to all ages, is well-supported wilh regular attendance from a number of people from the extended community. Fund-raising: In March we held a film evenire with donations collected in aid of Christian Aid. Every three or four months we hold a breakfast and invite a christian repre5entstive of a local organisation, or fundroi5er, to Speak. Funds raised are donated to the organisations. Once each month there is a village market and on these day5. after the church service. the congregation gather on the driveway offering free refreshments. a craft activity if the weather is suitsble. or a game of °Buckets of Blessings. whereby ping-pong balls are drawn and a respondtng gift is given to anyone who wishes to participate. We ceased running Family Fun as there was a decrease in numbers, but will be equipped to begin again when circumstances change. Bulldlngs & Fadlltles: The flat in Great Missenden High Street became vacant in October 2023. Repairs neèded to carrled out and the flat was ready for marketing in the beginning of 2024. Mlsslon.. We continue to support BMS, Home Mlsslon, and a local ftY>dbank charity One Can Trust from church funds, and 8MS and other charitable projects from appeals and individual donations. We also support these and other organisations In prayer. Memb•rshlp In June the membershlp voted to remove from membership some who had not been attending the church for a number of years. mainly due to moving away. It was a dffKult decision but without addressing the situation it could damage the church ifquorum was never met in meetin8S todecide Important Matters. In November one of our members, Peter Salmon. sadly died. Fundln8 Cr funds derlve mainly fr1 tithe$. colleetions, bequests. property rentsl and contributions for the use of church premises. The trustees consider the financial position of the Charity to be satisfactory, and that sufficient and appropriate reserves are held to safeguard the future operati(5 of the Charity. Admlnlsiraiive Informali( Great Mlssenden Baptlst Church Is situated in the heart of the Chiltern vbllage of Great Mienden, Buckinghamshire. It falls under the aegis of the Baptist Union of Great Britsin, and within that the Central Baptist Association. As of April 2018 this church became a CIO, ch*lty number 1176012. Correspondence should be addressed to The Secretsry. Great mSenden Baptist Church. 42 Hwh Street, Gieat Missenden, HP16 OAU. or email mb¢.se¢r mail.com
Members who have served as trustees Ideaconsl for 2023 are: Elected members to Leudership team.. Mrs J Ward Deacon. Secretary MrAPitt Deacon, Property manager Mrs B Hughes Deacon Mrs N Pltt Deacon, Minister in Traini MrAEBarnett Deacon. Treasurer Approved ty the dioconote on signed on theirbeholf by Mrs J Ward