Ainon Baptist Church Trustees Annual Report 2020/2021 Tongwynlais Registered Charity: 1176466 For the Year Ended September 2021 The trustees present their report for the year to September 2021. l. Objectives and Activities The overall objective of the charity is to promote the advancement of the Christian faith according to the principles of the Baptist denomination primarily through the North Cardiff area. Ainon Baptist Church is committed to: Regular public worship, prayer, bible study, preaching and teaching Baptism. as defined in the Baptist Unions Declaration of Principle The communion of the Lord's Supper which shall normally be observed at least once a month Evangelism and mission, locally, regionally, nationally and internationally The teaching. encouragement, welcome and inclusion of young people Nurture and growth of Christian disciples Education and training for Christian and Community Service Giving and encouraging pastoral care Supporting and encouraging charitable social action in the UK and abroad Encouraging relationships with and supporting Baptist and other Christians Providing an environment where individuals can grow and mature in their relationship with God and respond to His 'call' on their lives. Ainon Baptist Church Trvstees Annual Report Ottober 202Q to Sepiember 2021 2. Achievements and Performance The COVID pandemic has continued to affect us and forced us to make changes to our goals and activities and to adapt to a new way of working. During this time the trustees felt that this was a good time to push forward with our plans to renovate the rear church hall and build an extension to the side of the building to accommodate a new office and meeting rooms. The building work finally started in May 2021 with a build time of approximately 6 months. This left us without a physical church building to meet in during the build period. However during this time we have still continued to work and provide benefits to the local community. Our regular Sunday morning church services were replaced by weekly Zoom meeting5. At the end of these meetings break out rooms were provided where people could stay online and chat to each other to help stay connected. These continued until May 2021 when we started to meet again face to face in the Vlllage Hall as the church was still a building site. The services were recorded and posted online for people to access who weren't ready to meet face to face. Our Foodbank collection centre remained open throughout the pandemic and the building work. Drop oly points were adapted around the building work and both members of the Ainon community and those in the wider community consistently supported Foodbank despite the disruption. During this period we collected approximately 6 tonnes of food which supported and provided 4,695 meals to individuals and families in need. Work and meetings continued with plans to set up a distribution centre in 2022. In December 2020 the Ainon Lunch Club arranged for 15 Christma5 food parcels to be distributed to the older members of the community. This was 5UPPOrted by donations of cupcakes from Plan 2 Ride. Ainon Baptist Church Trusteès Annual Report Ortober 2020 to Sepiember 2021 The youth group have been meeting on a Saturday evening in the village hall on a weekly basi5. This has mainly been with the youth from the church and they have been engaging in worship practice evenin8s as well as games and fun. Over the summer a trip was arranged to water park which involved members from the youth group in Ainon and their friend5 from outside of the church and in the local community. Our Ton's Tots baby and toddler group arranged informal meet ups in the local park. This was well attended when the weather permitted and enabled us to meet lots of new mums and be able to catch up with our existing parents and carers. In Easter 2021 we distributed 30 Easter craft activity packs to primary aged children from the village and beyond. The packs contained fun Easter craft, games, a chocolate treat and a150 included a booklet on the Easter message. We ran two online Alpha courses for 5 people. All of these outreach activities wouldn't be possible without the support from our church members and volunteer5 who dedicate their time to serving others to impact our community for the good. 3. Safeguarding Ainon Bapt15t Church has continued to subscribe to Thirtyone.'eight and to use them as the umbrella organisation for the processing of Disclosure and Barring Service applications for volunteers and staff. Esther Brewer stepped down as our Safeguarding Officer in February 2021 and Joanne Dinsmore replaced her shortly afterwards. Alnon Biptlst Church Tru5teesAnnual Report October 2020 to SeptembEr 2021 4. Financial Review Over the year, the Charity received income of £243,9231£96,119 20201 with expenditure of £155,6341£77,649 20201 and finished with a surplus of £88,4761£18,470 20201. Most of the increased income came from grant and special gift5 to finance the building project. The commencement of the building project accounted for the increased expenditure. Regular expenditure fell once again due to the pandernic closing many activitie5. A significant increase in gift aid has been seen due to the gift5 for the building project. Despite the pandemic, income from tithes held up compared to the previous year, but the weekly offering reduced once weekly meeting5 ceased. Reserves Policy The trustees have examined the charitvs requirernents for reserves in the light of the main risks to the organisation. Following a further review, it has been decided to hold reserves equal to at least five months, unrestricted running costs. Previously six months. Trust Account We hold a Trust Account with the Baptist Union where proceeds of the Manse sale are held. The current reserves held in the Trust Account at year-end is £49,3451£99,73120211. These have fallen as construction of the new extension and renovation of the church hall commenced. uilding Account We have savings held in our Building Account of £190.7701£52,765 20211 at year-end. The increase has been due to receipt of grants and gifts towards the building project. This money is held for the re-development of the church hall and extension. Ainon Baptlst Church Trusteè5 Annual Report O¢tober2020 to September 2021 5. Future Plans Going forward we are keen to develop our plans to become a community hub within Tongwynlai5. This will involve the re-development of our Church Hall and an extension to the side of the building to provide office and meeting room space. We want to take the church into the community and to develop and open up our building for the community. We want our building to be fit for purpose as a welcoming and safe place, the first- place people look for help and community. A place for all in the village and village5 around us to meet, gather and where support 15 available throughout the week. We are planning to engage with key partners to help provide essential service5 to the community and discussions with Cardiff County Council, Foodbank and a number of Christian charitie5 are ongoing. We are doing all this for the deliberate and intentional purpose of making Jesus known, showing His love and declaring the gospel of grace in both word and artion. A￿nOn B3Ptist Church TrusreesAnnual Report Ortober 2020toseptember2021 6. Structure, Governance and Management Ainon Baptist Church is a Charitable Incorporated Organisation and was registered as a Charity in January 2018. Trustees are nominated to Elders and by Elders of Ainon Baptist Church which is done in an open and transparent process. Ainon Baptist Church members have the opportunity to vote to elect a Trustee for a 3 or 5 year term, with a potential to renew their term after this time. New trustees are sought to reflect the needs of the Church. In order to join as a trustee DBS clearance is checked and new trustees must sign up to all elements of the Confirmation of Trustee Appointment form. Gina Baynham was re-elected as a trustee in November 2020 and Graham Dubberley was re-elected as a trustee in June 2021 during the 2020-2021 year. Each Trustee is given a copy of the Charity Commissions CC3 document which include5 comprehensive details on the roles and responsibilities of trustees. The charity employs one full time member and one part-time member of5taff. None of the Trustees receive fees or reimbursed expenses in respect of their trusteeship. Alnon B3Ptist Church TwsteesAnnual Rewrt October2020toSeptember2021 7. Reference and Administrative Details Name and Charity Number: Ainon Baptist Church Registered Charity Number.. 1176466 Registered Office: Market Street Tongwynlais Cardiff CF15 7NS Trustees: Tony Franks (Chairl Graham Dubberley (Treasurer) Gina Baynham Isecretaryl Phillip Lloyd Mathew Phillips Joanne Dinsmore Leon Whittle Independent Examlner: Gemma Lloyd 75 Glenfelin Flats Cardiff Road Hawthorn CF37 5LL Alnon Bapiist Church TrusteesAnnJal Report Ottober 2020toSeptember 2021 8. Trustees, Responsibilities in Relation to the Financial Statements The charity trustees are responsible for preparing a trustees, annual report and financial statements in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standard5 Iunited Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice}. The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees report above. Signed on behalf of the charitls trustees Signature: Full Name: Tony Franks Chair Position.. Date.. 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