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2023-03-31-accounts

Registered Charity 1176794

BROADWAY BAPTIST CHURCH

DERBY

ANNUAL REPORT & ACCOUNTS

for the year ended

31st March 2023

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Broadway Baptist Church, Derby

Contents

Page Charity Information ............................................................................................. 3 Report of the Trustees ................................................................................... 4 - 6 Financial Statements ...................................................................................7 - 13 Annual Financial Report ............................................................................ 7 Independent Examiner’s Report ................................................................ 8 Receipts & Payments Statement ............................................................... 9 Notes to the Financial Statements .................................................... 10 - 12 Statement of Assets and Liabilities .......................................................... 13

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Broadway Baptist Church

References and administrative details

Registered Ad d ress

166 Broadway, Derby, DE22 1BP

Charity Registration Number

1176794

Trustees

Miss Ann Barclay Mrs Joy Bates Rev Rashell Beya Mrs Tina Hart Mrs Trisha Thomas Rev Jane Webb Mr Nick Willers (resigned 22 May 2022) Mr Paul Woolley (2[nd] term expires 14 May 2023)

Property Trustees

The Baptist Union Corporation Limited Baptist House, 129 Broadway, Didcot, Oxfordshire OX11 8RT

Bankers

CAF Bank, 25 Kings Hill Avenue, Kings Hill, West Malling, Kent ME19 4JQ

Independent Examiner

Mrs Veronica Churchhouse

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Broadway Baptist Church

Report of the Trustees for the year ending 31[st] March 2023

The Trustees present their Annual Report and Financial Statements for the year to 31[st] March 2023

Structure, Governance and Management

The Church is a Charitable Incorporated Organisation (registration number 1176794) and is governed by the revised Constitution approved by the membership on 21[st] July 2021.

Membership of the Church is open to those who have professed faith in Jesus Christ, accept the Beliefs listed in the Constitution, and who have expressed a willingness to participate in the activities of the Church and to take on the duties of membership.

The Members’ meeting normally takes place six times per year and has responsibility for the overall policy of the church. The Constitution requires that we have between 3 and 12 Trustees including the Minister, Church Secretary and Treasurer. In the church meeting July 2015, it was agreed that up to 9 Trustees was appropriate for the size of the church.

Trustees are responsible for the day to day running of the church’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 Church meetings by appropriate majorities, the Church seeks to work by consensus wherever possible.

The Trustees who served during the year and to the period up to the date of approval of this report are as follows:

Miss Ann Barclay Mrs Joy Bates Rev Rashell Beya (Minister) Mrs Tina Hart Mrs Trisha Thomas (Secretary) Rev Jane Webb Mr Nick Willers Mr Paul Woolley (Treasurer)

Objectives and Activities

The principal purpose of the Church is the advancement of the Christian faith according to the principles of the Baptist denomination, and includes the advancement of education, and other general charitable purposes, in such parts of the United Kingdom and the world as the Church shall determine.

In order to achieve the principal objective, which is set out above, the Church provides a variety of activities both to its membership and to the community generally. The aim is to demonstrate the love of Jesus Christ in both word and deed and to bring people into a closer relationship with Him as living Lord.

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Central to the work and witness of the Church is the provision of regular public services of Christian worship. These services usually take place each Sunday at 10.30 am with a monthly more traditional style service in the afternoon. There are also occasional services at other times which are advertised on the Church Notice Board and the website at www.broadwaybaptist.co.uk The church seeks to be a friendly and welcoming community, and anybody is welcome to attend worship and events.

The Church runs a series of small groups for the growth of faith, discipleship and pastoral care. Pastoral Care for those not in a group or more acute comes through a variety of means led by the Minister but the responsibility rests with all involved at Broadway to look after those in need.

The Church runs various events for younger and older people such as Toddlers, FireWorks (Sunday morning children’s’ groups), Youth Group and uniformed organisations. More recently we, along with other local churches, have started a weekly youth provision for the young people of Allestree. For older people, there is a monthly lunch club and an annual “Holiday at Home”.

As a church, we are interested in wellbeing of people and planet as outlined in our performance below. We run a weekly Renew Wellbeing Café (Renew 166) which is part of the Renew Wellbeing network and there is a very active Eco Group that also works with other churches and community groups. We also ensure that our Safeguarding Policy is implemented and necessary DBS checks and training is kept up to date.

Many in the church are engaged in social action outside Broadway through involvement with the Derby Food 4 Thought Alliance, Upbeat Communities, and Derby City Mission.

The Church has read the Charity Commission guidance on public benefit and is satisfied that the activities outlined above clearly demonstrate that the Church is providing a benefit to the public.

Achievements and Performance

The Church does not measure the success of its programmes only in numbers, including financial numbers, but also in less tangible areas like fellowship and mission. The Trustees recognise that these are difficult to measure but believe that 2022/23 was a positive year in the life of the church. The Trustees believe that Broadway will be able to pursue its mission purposes in 2023/24 with renewed enthusiasm.

The significant events/things going on during the year included:

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Financial Review

The financial results for the year, together with a summary of the accounting policies adopted, are set out in the accompanying Financial Statements.

The key financial issues – things to be thankful for, and things to be concerned about – are reported in the Annual Financial Report in the Financial Statements.

Reserves Policy

The Trustees have established a Reserves Policy to enable the Church to function effectively and meet its obligations in the event of a decline in income or increase in expenditure.

Having considered the relevant risks, the Trustees have determined that the appropriate level of General Reserves should be 25% of annual expenditure. As at 31[st] March 2023 the Church held total Reserves of £76,018, of which £10,784 were Restricted. Of the £65,235 General Reserves, the Trustees consider that the minimum level should be £31,345, based on budgeted expenditure for 2023-24.

This report was approved by the Trustees on 14 November 2023 and signed on their behalf by

Rev Rashell Beya

Chair

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Broadway Baptist Church

Annual Financial Report for Year to 31st March 2023

We have seen yet another year of God providing for us financially. In our Budget we had forecasted a deficit of £31k for this year but we have a deficit of only £11k. However, that is only the headline figure as behind that we can see that during the year we spent significant sums in ‘one-off’ expenditures such as £9,717 on the first part of the new AV/PA equipment and £5,803 on the excellent Garden Project. All of this came out of restricted reserves and specific donations. I understand that both of these projects are already benefitting those who use them.

So our general reserve (the one we use for our day to day running costs) actually increased by £1,570. This is from higher than projected offerings and donations, and higher than expected income from Room Hire.

You will remember the discussion in the Church Meeting regarding our giving to others. As a result of the discussion, as well as our commitment to give 5% of our income to both the HMF and the BMS, it was agreed that as a church we should commit to giving at least an additional 2.5% of our income each year, making a total of at least 12.5% per annum.

This year we have donated a total of £17,784 to other causes which is over 13% of our overall income and this does not include anything that individuals may have given directly to those causes. This year we have given to HMF, BMS, Bristol Baptist College, Christian Aid Ukraine appeal, Christian Aid Turkey/Syria disaster appeal, DCM, Food for Thought Alliance, Nagpur Link and Padley Group.

For the past few years we have been forecasting deficit budgets and this coming year is no exception. The forecast is based on what we have a reasonable expectation of happening. Therefore we are looking at a potential deficit of approx. £28k in the coming year. We have said before that ideally, we would produce a ‘balanced budget’ (i.e. no deficit). On a purely financial basis, to cover the projected deficit for the new financial year each church member would need to increase offerings by, on average, £8 per week – some would find this impossible whilst others may find it easier. (Yes, I said the same thing last year as well.)

As Treasurer, I have to look at the facts and figures and they say that potentially our general reserves may reduce to a total of approx. £37k as at the end of March 2024. This is slightly more than the limit we have set ourselves in our Free Reserves policy – to maintain General Reserves equivalent to 25% of our expenditure.

However, God has shown us in recent years that when we trust in Him, He provides.

As I lay down the role of Treasurer, let me ask you to pray with me: Firstly, give thanks to God for His financial provision during the past year. Give thanks that we have been in a position to be able to assist others in need through financial gifts. Please pray about both the church’s response and our individual response to the financial pressures the church will be facing in the next year.

Please pray for someone to come forward and agree to take on the important role of Treasurer. (Could it be you that God is prompting?)

Finally, my thanks to Jenny Board and Andrea Wilson for agreeing to take on parts of the finance role.

In a year when several people have moved away, me included, Broadway has also seen several people arrive in the church. We should feel encouraged that God is continuing to bless His work at Broadway in a sea of changing faces. I pray that you will all continue to trust in him for the future, as you have done in the past.

Every Blessing

Paul Woolley Treasurer

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BROADWAY BAPTIST CHURCH

Financial Statements

For the year ended 31st March 2023

Treasurer's Statement

The Accounts and Statement of Assets and Liabilities set out on the following pages relating to the year ending 31st March 2023 are as approved by the deacons.

Signed: Paul Woolley - Treasurer

Dated: 24 April 2023

Report of the Independent Examiners to the Deacons and Members of Broadway Baptist Church.

The Broadway trustees (the deacons) are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. They consider that an audit is not required for this year under section 144 of the Charities Act 2011 (the Charities Act) and that an independent examination is needed. It is our responsibility to:

The examination was carried out in accordance with general directions given by the Charity Commission. An examination includes a review of the accounting records and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts and seeking explanations from the trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit, and consequently no opinion is given as to whether the accounts present a "true and fair view" and the report is limited to those matters set out in the statement below.

In connection with the examination, no material matters have come to our attention which gives us cause to believe that, in any material respect:

I have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.

Signed:

Dated: 24 April 2023

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BROADWAY BAPTIST CHURCH

Financial Statements

for the year ended 31st March 2023

RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS

Note
Income:
Regular offerings
Donations, Grants, legacies, and other income
2
Gift aid
Interest
Contributions for use of premises
Raised for other causes
3
Expenditure:
Ministry
4
Mission
5
Upkeep
6
Administration
7
Surplus/(Deficit)
Cash / Reserve brought forward
Surplus/(Deficit)
Cash / Reserve carried forward		 General
2022/23
£
61,967
31,049
13,817
1,667
14,754
3,998		 Restricted
2022/23
£
-
8,750
-
-
-
-		 Total
2022/23
£
61,967
39,799
13,817
1,667
14,754
3,998		 General
2021/22
£
59,505
21,553
17,940
642
15,986
1,671		 Restricted
2021/22
£
-
4,000
-
-
-
-		 Total
2021/22
£
59,505
25,553
17,940
642
15,986
1,671
127,252 8,750 136,002 117,297 4,000 121,297
71,316
23,430
25,617
5,320		 4,000
2,022
15,221
-		 75,316
25,452
40,837
5,320		 69,757
36,515
23,121
4,663		 4,000
2,000
-
200		 73,757
38,515
23,121
4,863
125,683 21,243 146,925 134,056 6,200 140,256
1,570 (12,493) (10,923) (16,759) (2,200) 18,959
-
63,665
1,570		 23,276

(12,493)		 86,941
(10,923)		 80,424
(16,759)		 25,476
(2,200)		 105,900
(18,959)
65,235 10,784 76,018 63,665 23,276 86,941

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BROADWAY BAPTIST CHURCH

Financial Statements

for the year ended 31st March 2023

NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS

1. Accounting Policies

1a. Receipts and Payments Basis

In years before 2017/18 these accounts were prepared on a "receipts and payments" basis but adjusted for significant accruals and prepayments. From 2018/19 there is a requirement, as a registered CIO, to prepare the accounts on a strict

"receipts and payments" basis. This requirement has been complied with in the years from 2017-18.

The main implications of the receipts and payments basis are as follows:

1b. Free Reserves Policy

The trustees consider it appropriate to have a minimum level of general reserves equivalent to 25% of annual general expenditure. This year that amounts to a minimum of £31,345

2. Donations and other income
Donations/Grants
Other income		 General
Restricted
Total
General
Restricted
Total
2022/23
2022/23
2022/23
2021/22
2021/22
2021/22
£
£
£
£
£
£
22,312
8,750
31,062
18,136
4,000
22,136
8,737
8,737
3,167
-
3,167
31,049
8,750
39,799
21,303
4,000
25,303

Most of the donations and legacies came from church members, friends and organisations. Contributions for non-specific expenditure are included as "general"; restricted contributions are those ring-fenced for specific expenditure in current or future years.

Grants were received from Scripture Union (£400), Baptist Union (£455) and Derbyshire Community Fund (£1,000).

3. Other causes

Raised:
BMS
HMF
Special Appeals
Given:
BMS
BMS Ukraine appeal
HMF
Special Appeals
Other causes
Net:
Given from general fund reserves		 603
-
603
-
-
-
3,395
-
3,395
3,998
-
3,998
-
6,153
-
6,153
-
-
-
5,600
-
5,600
2,066
-
2,066
3,965
-
3,965
17,784
-
17,784
13,786
-
13,786		 452
-
452
-
-
-
1,219
-
1,219
1,671
-
1,671
4,202
-
4,202
20,000
-
20,000
3,750
-
3,750
1,219
-
1,219
2,020
-
2,020
31,191
-
31,191
29,520
-
29,520

Of the total given of £17,784, £13,786 is the amount given out of General funds. Other giving of £3,998 is financed by specific gifts.

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BROADWAY BAPTIST CHURCH

Financial Statements

for the year ended 31st March 2023

NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS (cont'd)

4. Ministry
Pastorate
Pulpit supply		 General
Restricted
Total
2022/23
2022/23
2022/23
£
£
£
70,969
4,000
74,969
347
-
347
71,316
4,000
75,316		 General
Restricted
Total
2021/22
2021/22
2021/22
£
£
£
69,637
4,000
73,637
120
-
120
69,757
4,000
73,757

The Minister acts as one of the Church's trustees and receives remuneration and other benefits in respect of her services as Minister. This includes the provision of manse accommodation owned by the church.

Pastorate costs comprise the Minister's stipend, the salaries of the Children and Youth Worker (financed by both general and designated funds) and the Church Administrator, oncosts, and manse running costs. Note that the costs include contributions to the BU Pension Fund deficit (see Note 8).

5. Mission
Given to other causes (note 2)
Outreach
Worship and Music
Pastoral
Within Outreach is £2,349 for youth work.
6. Upkeep of church premises and grounds
Heat, light, rates and water
Cleaning
Repairs and maintenance
Insurance		 17,784
-
17,784
4,316
2,022
6,338
1,026
-
1,026
304
-
304
23,430
2,022
25,452
8,296
-
8,296
7,081
-
7,081
6,262
15,221
21,483
3,978
-
3,978
25,617
15,221
40,837		 31,191
-
31,191
3,784
2,000
5,784
936
-
936
354
-
354
36,265
2,000
38,265
5,407
-
5,407
5,255
-
5,255
8,785
-
8,785
3,674
-
3,674
23,121
-
23,121

This section includes the cost of employing our Caretaker/Cleaner Repairs and Maintenance included £1,669 for servicing plant and equipment; £3,597 was for repairs or replacements. £9,717 was for an AV/PA upgrade. £5,803 was spent on the Garden Project

7. Administration
Printing and stationery
Publicity
Subscriptions/Licences
Sundries		 1,837
-
1,837
826
-
826
1,765
-
1,765
891
-
891
5,320
-
5,320		 1,974
-
1,974
293
-
293
1,644
200
1,844
752
-
752
4,663
200
4,863

Subscriptions/Licences includes the cost of ChurchSuite, ExpensePlus and payroll-related services.

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BROADWAY BAPTIST CHURCH

Financial Statements

for the year ended 31st March 2023

NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS (cont'd)

8. Pension Scheme Liabilities

The Church is a participating employer the Baptist Pension Scheme (“the Scheme”), which is a separate legal entity administered by the Pension Trustee (Baptist Pension Trust Limited). The assets of the Scheme are held separately from those of the Employer and the other participating employers.

The Scheme, previously known as the Baptist Ministers’ Pension Fund, started in 1925, but was closed to future accrual of defined benefits on 31 December 2011. Prior to this date the main benefit provided through the Defined Benefit (DB) Plan was a pension of one eightieth of final minimum pensionable income for each year of pensionable service together with additional pension in respect of premiums paid on Pensionable Income in excess of Minimum Pensionable Income. Since 1 January 2012, benefits have been provided through a Defined Contribution (DC) Plan.

A formal valuation of the DB Plan as at 31 December 2019 by a professionally qualified Actuary using the Projected Unit Method. At the valuation date the market value of the DB Plan assets was £298 million, whilst the level of assets needed to pay benefits was £316m, giving a deficit of £18m (equivalent to a past service funding level of 94%). The Church and the other participating employers in the DB Plan are collectively responsible for funding this deficit. The next actuarial valuation of the DB Plan within the Scheme is due to take place not later than as at 31 December 2022.

On 30th June 2022 the Baptist Pension Scheme signed an agreement with the insurance company Just Group (“Just”) to secure DB Plan members’ pension benefits. Just are now providing financial backing for all pensions provided through the Scheme’s DB Plan and following this transaction, the Scheme no longer has a shortfall. An updated Recovery plan was then signed in August 2022 under which recovery contributions from each participating employer in the DB Plan reduced to £1 per month from August 2022.

9. Charitable Status

On 23rd January 2018 the Church was entered on the Register of Charities as a Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO).

On 1st April 2018 the assets, liabilities, and activities of the Church were transferred to the CIO.

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BROADWAY BAPTIST CHURCH

Financial Statements

for the year ended 31st March 2023

STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES

Note
Assets
Bank Balances
Gift Aid receivable
Property assets:
The Church (166 Broadway)
The Manse (24 Highfields Park Drive)
Total Assets
Liabilities
Current liabilities
Outstanding payments
Pension Scheme Liability
8
Total Liabilities
Net Assets
Bank balances represent the following reserves
General
Designated and Restricted		 2023
2022
£
£
76,018
86,941
14,315
13,373
4,826,099
4,289,815
293,660
263,612
5,210,092
4,653,741
-
-
-
16,224
-
16,224
5,210,092
4,637,517
65,235
63,665
10,784
23,276
76,018
86,941

Notes:

is held by the Church's custodian trustee, the Baptist Union Corporation Ltd.

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