Brid8north Baptist Church 2024 Report
Church Life
Introduction
This Annual Report might be headlined as a ‘Year of Transition for Bridgnorth Baptist Church’. Numbers attending our Sunday morning services at the start of the year may have been relatively low compared with the years before Covid, with around 40-50 people gathering regularly and 20-25 joining us online, but small groups have thrived and grown throughout the year and many new faces have joined our church family. We have continued to celebrate baptisms and a dedication as friends have found new life in Jesus and have wanted to bear witness with others to His love and grace. We have been sad to say goodbye to three of our longstanding and faithful members, Christine Bartlett, Mary Bache and Alan Warwick who died during the year but were glad to be able to celebrate and give thanks for their lives at the church together with friends and family.
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With the arrival of Steve Thomson as our new Minister and full-time leader our numbers have grown further, and it has been good to see old friends rejoining our congregation.
Here is a brief introduction from Steve:
“Hello. My name is Steve Thomson, and I am the new minister of Bridgnorth Baptist Church.
My wife Rachel and I moved here from the Cotswolds in October. I am looking forward to walking alongside our church in both joyful and challenging times, offering guidance, encouragement, and a listening ear. We have already enjoyed a very warm welcome, getting to know people and making friends both inside and outside of church. We are looking forward to what God is going to do in and through our church.”
Leadership - Kimberley Ray
During 2024, Mark Gibbons, Linda Mason and I served the church by coordinating leadership teams, rotas, home groups, gardens and building repairs. We also worked alongside an extended team of people to seek a new minister to lead the church. We continued our links with other churches in the town; meeting together to share Easter, Pentecost and Remembrance Day.
There have been five main support teams - Teaching, Shepherding, Evangelistic, Prophetic and Apostolic. The Apostolic team worked mainly on drawing together a Church Profile to be used in advertising for the appointment of a new Minister and was later replaced by a Search Team who took this process forward on behalf of the church members. We welcomed our new minister and his wife, Steve and Rachel, in October and we are now working with Steve to build a new leadership team and way of working.
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Evangelistic – Donovan Gibbons
The Evangelism Team did not meet as a group through 2024, but this did not mean any reduction in our collective commitment to outreach in our community and further afield, as evidenced through continued outreach activities including Men’s Supper Club, Women at the Well, Tuesday morning Open House and Garden Project, Open the Book assemblies in four local primary schools, and the monthly Prayer Bus and outreach into the community. Furthermore, there has been a consistent and ongoing commitment by individuals, to take the gospel out on the streets, engaging in conversation with local people, visitors to the town and, where appropriate, offering prayer and giving out leaflets and New Testaments. It has been a joy and privilege to see several people encountering Jesus for the first time or renewing a past commitment to Him, asking for baptism, and going on with church involvement either with BBC or other local fellowships.
Shepherding – Steve Armstrong and David Chantrey
The Shepherding Team has worked in three subgroups:
Emotional wellbeing subgroup
Aiming to make people feel welcome and cared for. A welcome desk was set up in the foyer, with a welcome bag and contact cards for new visitors. 30 welcome bags were given out in the last year. We tried to ensure that everyone knew who to contact for befriending or caring.
Practical support subgroup
Aiming to coordinate and offer practical support to church members and, where possible, those affiliated with the church.
Spiritual Subgroup
Working with others to promote the spiritual health and wellbeing of Church members and enquirers.
Prophetic – Andy James and Mandy Fortune
Shachah, an informal time of worship and prayer on Sunday afternoons, continued to run monthly and, although small in number, it was consistently a special, rewarding time and a gateway leading to a deeper experience with Father, Son and Holy Spirit.
A small group continue to meet on Sunday mornings from 9am to pray for those taking part in our morning service and for other churches in the area.
The church co-hosted a well-attended ‘Praise in the Park’ event in May which took place in the Castle Grounds and took part in the global ecumenical prayer initiative "Thy Kingdom Come". A display put up in the foyer, included a street map of Bridgnorth for people to commit to praying for a certain street or area. Prayer journals were made available, and people were encouraged to pray for five friends to come to know Jesus and to fast as well as pray.
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Teaching – John Smith
The year started with a Sunday preaching theme which explored some of the different names which the Bible applies to Jesus Christ. There was a range of preachers including Sue Fensome, who compiled the topics, John and Ruth Smith, John Farren, David Chantry and Ian Seymour. Each brought their own distinct style and insights.
The teaching element of summer Sundays comprised a video series sourced by Mark Gibbons. This was very effective. By September we were eagerly awaiting the arrival of Steve Thomson, who would assume responsibility for the aspects of teaching covered by the teaching team during the pastoral vacancy. Speakers were given a free rein on topics for this short period, including a baptismal service and the annual CAP service.
Steve hit the ground running from October onwards, soon moving into Advent themes.
During this period activity bags were made available for children and, until a structured Sunday morning learning programme for them is re-introduced, continues.
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Safeguarding – Mark Gibbons
I am the church’s Designated Person for Safeguarding (DPS), Kimberley Ray, the Deputy DPS and Corinne James, administration work, in a supporting role. We keep records of safeguarding concerns if they arise as well as records of any actions taken.
My role (with help) includes:
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Overseeing our safeguarding policy
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Ensure it is reviewed annually and approved by members
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Promoting good safeguarding practice across the church
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Responding to any safeguarding concerns/reports raised
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Liaising with other organisations to do with safeguarding
Kimberley’s role (with help) includes:
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Maintaining records of those who have completed safeguarding training
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Ensuring all staff and volunteers have a completed DBS at the appropriate level
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Ensuring documentation is appropriate and up to date.
Finance and Buildings Linda Mason
2024 was a busy and exciting year with the appointment from 1st October
of Steve Thomson, our new Minister and purchasing a new Manse
for Steve and Rachel to live in.
A huge thank you to all who helped decorate and prepare the Manse, especially Mark and Rosemary Anderson and
Derek Bartlett. We were able to have a smaller mortgage than anticipated, due to amazing Specific Gifts of £35,363 being donated towards the purchase.
Some members increased their giving from October in preparation for employing Steve and ongoing running costs of the Manse. Sound and audio video systems, due to age, need replacing and repair and maintenance costs for our beautiful old church building continue to increase. Please pray about increasing your monthly giving - we should just about break even at the end of 2025.
Specific Gifts for King’s Kids Winter Grain appeal raised £6,787.93.
We also continued supporting, Bridgnorth Youth & Schools Project, Bridgnorth Christians Against Poverty Debt Centre and King’s Kids Girls’ school workers in Nigeria.
Health and Safety – Andy James
Following a thorough Health & Safety Audit of both the Main Church and Number Seven in April 2024, a small number of items were identified, the majority of which have since been addressed. These included, for example, additional signage both internally and externally; locks added to cupboards storing cleaning chemicals and equipment. Thank you to those who helped carry out these tasks. A few residual items remain with the leadership team, for ongoing review.
A further risk assessment was carried out for ‘Praise in the Park’ which took place in the Castle Grounds.
The next H & S Audit is due to take place in April 2025. We would welcome any questions or concerns, no matter how large or small. After all, we are a family who love, care, and have a duty to look after each other!
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Children and Young People, Families, Young Adults – Mark Gibbons
Children and Young People
I continued to coordinate children’s provision with support from Ian Seymour and children’s parents.
Rainbows – (primary-school-aged children)
On Sunday morning, during the service, 45 minutes sessions were resourced from ‘The Sunday School Store’ until November 2024. However, with variable numbers of children and disproportionate preparation required, we decided instead to put together activity bags for use during the church service. Each child who attends, has an age-appropriate bag, with activities, games, a Bible and some pens/pencils. We aim to restart a children’s group in early 2025.
Stir – (secondary-school-aged young people )
On Sunday evenings, Stir, partnered with Bridgnorth Youth and Schools Project, met throughout 2024 with help from Ian Seymour and Andy James.
Families
Small Groups
Billingsley Homegroup - ‘The Servants of the King’ - Simon and Fritha Scowcroft
Our vision for the group is a band of believers who come together for:
- encouragement
Without any specific provision for toddlers (and pre-schoolers) on Sunday mornings, we ensured there was still a warm welcome for families with younger children by putting out a selection of toys in the main church. The back room (with a speaker relay allowing participation in the service) was also made available for parents with younger children needing a bit more space to play.
Young Adults
Socialising for young adults (and older adults), meeting together and often sharing like-mindedness, becomes more ‘interesting’ when comparing faith and belief perspectives. Bridgnorth Baptist Church’s links and provisions for young adults remains an area of need and we are grateful to have received some ideas from Cameron Ray about how to address this issue.
� sharing, fellowship, support – praying for one another
� studying the Bible and applying the Word
- looking at current issues and subjects of interest
In every meeting we share communion and spend time praising God. Any member can bring a scripture. Subjects have included: assisted dying, sexuality, Church – what it is and how we do it and discipline in a church context.
We spend time socialising over refreshments and have a Summer BBQ and Christmas Social.
A ‘WhatsApp’ group is used to share news and prayer requests and encouragement between gatherings.
Eardington House Group – Geoff and Jude Bristow
Worship Groups – Simon Scowcroft
We have a team of five regular worship leaders who are supported by several other gifted musicians and singers in leading worship on a rota basis for our regular Sunday morning services. We recognise that we are blessed in having people with differing musical styles which means that everyone is helped and encouraged in their praise of our God.
As a team we also support Shachah, which is a more informal and reflective time of worship, prayer and prophecy held monthly on Sunday afternoons.
Our team meets occasionally for a time of fellowship where we can take a closer look at the songs we sing and talk about what worship means to us.
We pray that we can all grow closer to God through our praise and that he would continue to speak to us, and we thank God for the blessing of music.
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Our group met every three to four weeks during 2024 to discuss various topics and to pray for one another. For part of the year, we followed a video on 'Aspects of Prayer' by Pete Greig which encouraged us to pause, rejoice, ask, and yield ourselves to the purposes of God. Looking ahead to 2025 we hope to welcome new members to our group.
Kings Loade – Kathy Palmer
Due to personal reasons I had to relinquish the Kings Loade Homegroup in 2024.
We met fortnightly at my home and the focus of our evening would be watching an episode of ‘The Chosen’. We would then discuss the episode and Bible verses that were relevant to it and then have refreshments. We prayed for each other and any issues that people requested.
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Low Town Home Group – Steve and Barbara Armstrong
During 2024 a few meetings were missed for various reasons but our "Low town WhatsApp group" was especially well used during those times. Even though we did not meet as often as we would have liked, there was still plenty of contact!
Each meeting starts with a time of praise, worship and prayer followed by variety of things including:
Tuesday Study Group – Sheila Blackburn
James, Faith in Action.
…calling us to be committed to not only hearing the Word, but doers of the Word also. Focus: the gap between ‘belief’ and ‘behaviour’.
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Bible studies
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Communion
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People sharing
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Visit from Ian Seymour
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Socials
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Sharing a worship song that has blessed us.
We find that we really value the opportunity to meet up and spend time together - fellowship is such an important thing.
Post Alpha Zoom Group - Graeme Clark
This small group (5 members, 4 living out of area) continued throughout 2024, with consistent attendance and lively discussion. Our purpose has been to support people not attached to any church, who completed Alpha during the Covid period.
Easter Refection:
Focus: Who was Joseph of Arimithea?’
Counting our Days to make our Days Count’ - a thought-provoking journey through Psalm 90 exploring…
Summer Social:
It has been a joy to watch people grow and develop in their understanding of the gospel and increased reliance on relationship and prayer – their focus, Jesus.
Our local participant is now actively involved with church. One couple have found a church and are attending. Due to a range of health challenges, the second couple have not been able to attend regularly. Arlene and I continue to support them as a family.
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An enjoyable evening in Number Seven’s beautiful garden.
‘Be Still’ alongside ‘Hearing God’.
Exploring ways that can equip us to grow and develop a daily quiet time with God.
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2024 Photo Gallery
Walk of Witness Service Summer Activities
Christmas Refections & Celebration Evenings:
Focus: Four Candles, an Advent poem and hilarious quiz/activity.
2024 ended with a very special Christmas bring and share meal.
Flowers - Rosemary Anderson
Thank you again to the flower arranging team, Vi, Margaret, Rosemary, now sadly missing the talents of Christine Bartlett.
Flowers are God’s creation, add colour to our church building and hopefully to your worship and enjoyment of Sunday mornings.
Wednesday Morning Prayer Meeting – Mark Anderson
We are a small group of guys who meet first thing on a Wednesday morning to share and support one another - all underwritten with prayer for each other and folk in our local Shropshire community.
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Harvest Festival
Operation Christmas Child Carols by Candlelight
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Our Communit y
Bridgnorth Food Bank – Keith Bowley
The Food Bank continues to serve the needs of many clients. Thankfully for most, a temporary help to get them through a difficult period.
During 2024 we gave out 2223 parcels – almost the same as in 2023. However, in the last few months of 2024 and early 2025, we have been consistently giving out over 50 parcels each week. A reflection of the increasing financial pressure on so many families, I’m sure.
We continue to be extremely grateful to the Baptist Church for their generous provision of both Number Seven and the church, giving us the space needed to provide a warm welcome and efficient service. Each Monday morning, additional provision is available: hot drinks, homemade cakes, and all sorts of support, including Citizens’ Advice, CAP Debt support, Housing Support, Energy advice, and our chaplain, all on hand to talk with people.
Our work is only made possible by the generous support we receive from the community in the form of gifts of food and money, and by the team of about 30 volunteers from various churches and the wider community.
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Bridgnorth Schools and Youth Project – John Prockter
This year has been one of growth, breakthrough, and deepening impact. A real highlight was taking 14 young people to the Satellites Festival, where they encountered God in a powerful way—two made a personal commitment to faith, and many others were prayed for. We also ran our third Anchored event in October half-term, with 25 children coming along, supported by five fantastic young leaders.
One of the biggest wins this year was being able to work in both St John's Primary School and Bridgnorth Endowed School after years of practical barriers.
Our mentoring programme ran for two terms, supporting seven young people. In addition, 53 KS3 students attended Lego Club, with 27 coming four or more times. We also delivered 14 assemblies across Oldbury Wells and Bridgnorth Endowed, reaching hundreds of students. Hikaru workshops engaged 155 secondary students and 260 primary students.
A massive highlight was having Samuel and Josh from Stir join me for work experience. They threw themselves into every task, creating and delivering a brilliant resource to 80 primary school kids and helping lead sessions for 225 Year 7 students. Seeing young leaders step up like this is exactly what Stir is all about!
Christians Against Poverty – Mark Triggs
In 2023 we had 70 client cases (28 debt free). By the end of 2024, these figures had risen to 102 client cases (51 debt free) - a staggering achievement that tells of lives now freed from the debilitating impact of poverty and debt. All have been through an amazing journey of human transformation along the way.
Telford centre debt coach, Lizzie Brown, supported us throughout the year and is now going to be working alongside me in the Bridgnorth centre. At the beginning of the year, Charles Rushworth volunteered to train as a debt coach.
Alan and Ali Muscat continue to offer money coaching courses, a ministry we plan to expand in 2025.
We celebrated CAP Sunday with a service which included participation from a range of CAP workers, past and present clients, befrienders and referrers, followed by a barbecue. I am indebted to all, especially our fabulous befrienders, for the job they do.
Having suffered health issues towards the end of 2024, I am grateful to Charles with Mark Anderson and Susie Triggs for their support who ensured Christmas hampers and, where appropriate, Santa sacks were delivered to clients and their families.
Ladies Craft Bee on Wednesday - Rosemary Anderson
Craft activities are a wonderful way of relaxing, taking a breath and just having a moment to think about nothing except what you are making. The Ladies Craft Bee is just such a time. We all bring our own project, knitting, colouring, crochet, slow stitching, cross stitch, embroidery and catch up with a cup of tea. We meet from 1.30pm (on Wednesdays) for a couple of hours at Number Seven. Once a month we (try to) go to Innage Grange to do an activity with some of the residents.
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Men’s Supper Group – Geoff Bristow
This group is an opportunity for men to network and support one another. We meet in a friendly atmosphere without the label of 'church ' in the hope that our friends are not intimidated by coming along - with added 'food' appeal!
Underpinned by prayer, speakers give examples of God's hand in their lives. It has proved successful in that we are seeing non-Christians not only coming back each month but being saved because of hearing testimonies. We have 25 -30 men attending and much thanks goes out to Mark Fensome, a stalwart of this work for many years.
Not Quite Open Mic Night – Graeme Clark
Set out café style and with relaxed lighting, Not Quite Open Mike Night was a bimonthly event where musicians gathered to play, perform and use their talents for entertainment and fun. Named NQOMN as performers were specifically asked to choose material which respected a church venue and a large Christian audience. Tea and coffee were provided but people were encouraged to bring their own nibbles and drinks.
The team was led by me with help from Arlene Clark, Sheridan Eccles and Emma Jordan. Cameron and Kimberley Ray supported the musicians and managed the sound (quite brilliantly).
The performers were a very mixed group from individuals with guitars to a ukelele band. Many came from outside the church, having links to the local folk club - a good and effective opportunity to show the church in different light.
A big thank you to the team and all performers who contributed to this fun event.
Open House and the Garden Project – Donovan Gibbons
This has continued to provide a safe and friendly place for people to meet on Tuesday mornings. Around twenty joining us each week are welcomed with hot drinks, biscuits, cakes, conversation, and encouragement. We gather midmorning to share a ‘Thought for the Day’ and to take time to pray. In fact, it would be unusual for anyone to leave without having an opportunity for prayer. It has been a privilege and blessing to see several members of our group join the wider church congregation regularly on Sunday mornings and to witness two of them being baptised.
Ian has been developing his aquaponic systems, mirroring the work he does during his annual visits to Nigeria. A new polytunnel big enough to cover two fish tanks, complete with filter beds, provides a growing space for nursery plants, releasing space in the main polytunnel to grow more fruit and vegetables. The flower garden has been as colourful as ever with displays that all visitors to Number Seven can enjoy.
Mission
Together at Christmas - Donovan Gibbons
We were glad to be involved with ‘Together at Christmas’ once again, offering a free Christmas dinner for anyone who might otherwise spend Christmas Day alone or find it a difficult time for various reasons.
This year we moved to a new venue at Bridgnorth Rugby Club which proved to be excellent. Meals were served to over 80 seated guests, hosted and served by volunteers. In addition, 24 meals were delivered to people in the community who were genuinely housebound. We were
overwhelmed by the love and hospitality shown by all the volunteers who prepared table decorations ‘goody bags’ and gave lifts to and from the venue. The kitchen team were brilliant and prepared an excellent Christmas Dinner. A local pop choir came to entertain us, and we had fun with ‘pass the parcel’. All in all, a fantastic community event that shares a message of Christian love at Christmas time.
Action International -Rev. Dr. John Farren
Seemingly endless zoom calls and phone calls are the stuff of life in Action as we keep in touch with each other around the world.
Three times a year we have a 24-hour prayer vigil on zoom, and this has been hugely encouraging to see a large proportion of our nearly 400 missionaries taking part, mostly in English, but it has been a joy to hear a good number praying in their own language too.
I have completed the final year in my privileged role as International Chairman and am truly grateful to God for the ense of fulfilment this has brought. We now have our UK home base in the Worcester area where the board meets quarterly. We are praying for new board members who share a passion for mission, particularly as Rachel and I are standing down at the end of this year.
Our director Paul Hughes has been able to visit Nepal and Ukraine to encourage
the pastors in their various challenging situations.
Our mission motto is ‘KNOW GOD, TAKE ACTION’ and surely this must be true for all of us to live by.
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Kings Kids Farm Report– Ian Seymour
I visited the King's Kids Ministry in Jos for four weeks In November to support and encourage the farm staff teams at the girls Transition House in Bassa and at the Gidan Bege infants’ reception centre, the Gyero care centre, and the teenage boys’ centre at Lamingo. The focus was to evaluate the productivity of the various farm enterprises in Bassa, to better understand the challenges and identify ways to increase the outputs and profitability.
The 2024 maize harvest was slightly down on the previous harvest due an unusually intense rain event that flooded an area of the farm, washing away fertile topsoil. However, we give thanks that this event didn't happen a week later when the maize seed would have just been planted only to be washed away! Although valuable topsoil was lost, the flood deposited several tonnes of sandy silt which proved to be a valuable building material. A flood barrier has since been erected.
A new polytunnel and two new aquaponic systems have been set up. The biggest challenge now is the cost of the fish food which has increased by nearly 400% since we started rearing fish. We are exploring ways of reducing these feed costs.
Aquaponics at Bassa
New polytunnel constructed on Ian’s last trip
Farm staff at Bassa
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Kings Kids – Nigeria Nicky Brand (SIM Missionary)
This year has been a transitional one for me as I prepare to leave the field.
Here in Nigeria, I have been involved with school graduations celebrating all three of our schools, as well as graduating our latest group of local girls from our sewing programme. It’s so amazing that we now have all these schools to the glory of God. I’ve been working to help our boys Trade School be more organised, writing curriculum and helping with general organisation. I’ve been mentoring our Educational Supervisor to increase his confidence and hand over all responsibility for the children’s education.
A highlight of the summer was being present as 15 of our girls professed their faith publicly in the local river through baptism, to see them taking this step of commitment was great, a testimony to the impact of our ministry lives transformed by God. Now one week till I leave Nigeria what a privilege to have served God here for the last 20 years.
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QBJEC71VES ANDA¢nviFIE5 Obledws tsnd olm5 Our Oble¢tives hove been to Iwe and woth out our vision ol'Ltrvs OV8ffjng.. We beIve we tthieye lh$ Ihrovgh provlding ltscliti for our Gudtrng Projecl OP HoLKe, Togelherat Cttir51ms. Ihe Food 8onk. CNP BrIOrth Debt Cenlre. Samoriffjn's Purse CtrS 5ho& box a01. 8ndOrth Youth & 5chocAs Proiecl. ShTopshrg Ccyets 5pp¢y1 Group. Shrop5hire Recov PartnliP. Shropshire Fotlity fiine. Wesl Mtt¢lQ Rope & Abfy Centre. NCT AnteDotal qY¢>up, Wornens. Imlllute. Rock ch. Crvse Bereoven*nl Coun5eifiD9. se o thty¢thIed Cuppts Squad Ihal prorrthos hea51tt amlwèllbeing STRUCTURE GOVER14AfKE AIID MANAGEMDll Gov•mlng dKvmenl The chonty Is controwed tsy rf5 govemlngdocvmenl. a d$8dol trust.or consNhJte5 o chorflutA8 incotporaled ot90saTIOn. Publc 8wn•fftStatem•nl Th6 tfU5tee5 confKm thay or9 5ati5flecJ Ihotthey huve corylied Yrilhtheirdulywth rewrdsto frrtsuiing Ihal the Chcty hvnert0tell suit08 w(rt5for benelitoffhe pubilc ttsroquired by th8 Chts5li¢5 Cornnissn. REFEkENCFAND AOMIMSYR4nvE DEfAIiS •4tsfered Comp&tyurnber E01&834 IEng4tsnJ ond Wd&sl Regbl4r•d Churfly numb•r 118104$ Regtslered aMc• BrtdgnDrth Boptsl chCh 7 WestCo5Ye Slre&t idgnorfh 5trwwhire WV16 4AB rrvslees Mrs L fvlason li$ygned312.251 M Glbbo rsKRoy SThottwn lappolntèd 1.10241 lTrdepettdgnlExomtn4r SltsnlDn Rolph &Co tirriled Chartered Aceounlonts Tho Old Pokce 5totion ltyhi1ln Strget Bridgnorth WV16 4QP prKov ord8roflho b[d oflwste$s ffi 3rdW 2025 51gned on i15b8hdfby. MtsK koy-Truslee Pao$ 2
I ieprsl to ts chorfly twstees on my BXCXYthn ol Ihc occ(yJDts 1he CtsTwny ffrf yttx erd 315kDPceMber. As cW'5 trwl&es ol Ihe compony l(rMJ o&0 Its th£t ILY the puwes ol knwl wu re$wble lor Ihè p(th1O of ts accounts ITh accordoK& rewtremants Cornponkg5 Acl FkhkngsohsWmsryelllklt tt)e (col1 Corrpany(trè notre0rE b@ uuolted LhidgrP¢xt 16cA the t cffjd ore lor wtyentnt I r9Lvllnreycl ol mYBxamlnthlon olyw ch¢SWs CCOLthL% QS C¢JNled Dth untr sec1K 145 cl Aci 2011 i AGn. In out ny Foh)wed dven by lh& CE¥TvYlthn undet Seclknn 145ISI > ol Ihe )1 l Act. Ind•pendeTrt•xuthrfislcknmenl I h(Jve ¢omKABted try8Xcn[]lvn. I Ihal rM¢ers have CUf£ lu kn conn8ckn acG(aLNbny r8cords rotknpl kn respacl ol Cattwny 18wgd tySectFon 366 01 l.'or ttEoccountsdo Ieree¢& (XY ttcothts (kj coTnpky occounllw rowMts DI Seclkx) 396 01 IhB IXJ6 kt o IhaThany t8(wNr8pTlQnt thol Ove a tdrvlèw %%ftch COrk 05 to1¢ kndewndentex(MYthorton'. Dr thè oCCt5 nol twn Pte in (Kci¥danc& vAth tt)e methods otKt p¥Llplgs ol Slutr8mgnt ol Rgcommnded Ptree for r8Fthw by chtslffès I ch3rtI Ihet tsCCOLpn15 kn accuthcc trck)I RepDrNng kndat{tapplcab theKdRo oFIre1 IFRS 10211. (Atenlbn shoukl in Ihb reFth h uthr to etth tt fXDpet VTKl8rslandv¥ of ttcovTrls 10 raachgd. sAkllFCA 51ankn Aolph &O)iMltÈd cPte Actijunknts Ihfi Polcestauon VN164QP
5T 31.1224 Totd 31.12YJ Tot tuncts (und Ntslal y1cON 147h45 147h45 110,105 15.487 15.487 I TB75 Total 1&3.132 121.P R(kng lun .190 IIOA 7n 11.lxji 6Y2 4Q747 RicoiicnLIIIOIIOFPUNDS rokdftThls bToughtl l.W.976 i.1¥) iJ39n96 l.196J49 iorAiPIIlINeARI POIWARD 1.2PI,748 12P1,7 l.W.096
31.1224 Told funds 31.1223 UnresM¢ted tund Reshtled fund tunds Notes AXED ASSET5 Towibl&osts IW.843 CURIENT ASSEfS Debtors Cath tsi bank tsndln htsnd 9.057 s4.7 ?.7 54.851 6.785 159.582 .908 166.367 ¢REDNQkS un15 tuifing dueilhi one yeoT NercvRRPIII ASSQTS 44.411 44.411 IS8.253 TOTAL ASSEfs LESS CUIiREN7 LIAblLfflES 1.399.748 1.399.74B 1.239.096 CREPIIQRS unls folng due cjtterrnore than one year 10 NEfASSFI$ 1.291.748 1.291.748 1.239.096 PUNOS Unreslticted IvrKts Re51rfcted lyn45 1.291.748 1237.976 TQTAL FUNDS 1.291.748 1.239.096 The ChIDle compcny ts eTrlMg(S lo exeTYplion trom audlt undgr5eclion 477 01 thtr comp1&$ tl 2C116 I¢y the yetyended 3151 DEcember2024. The mernbeT5 huve ntsl rdoNed the compony lo obltsin an ol Ils flnandal stolements lorthe year endeol 31$1 De¢ember2U24 in accordance ¥vilh Section 476 of Ihe ComparM& kt2W6. Jhe ttu5leesackn0rfQog@ theirr85wn5ibililies lor ensuring ttbat charilgble cotnpony kO6PS account9 reco$ Ihot ¢omth wSlh Sectbns 386 and 3B7 oflhe Conipanies Act2W6 and prepTh0 slotemenls which give a true orhd fay vwi ol the >lole ol offou5 01 the ehtsriltsWe ornponv os ot IhÈ end ol euch flnanclal yeu ond of tt5 swjlus or deficil lor each financkl year in accordance wilh the rerenIS 01 Se¢li0 394 0nd 395 ond whlch othemrfse compv wlh the requiremen15 01 Ihe Cwyanie5 Act 2th)6 relalifjg to finoncigl statements. 50 lar cts oppficeble lo the ¢h¢ritoble cemptsny. These finonciol 5totsments hove baèn préptsrd in ¢ccoi<knn¢$ %vSth Ihe prolorhS Op0b[e to chthtaN caleS subwtolhe 5rwll companies r8glm8. Tho finon¢id sltslemenls were oppro¥ed by Hlll the Board ol TnJ51ees and aulhori5ed ILW i5we on d 9025 ond were gohed an illbehts by.. K Ray-7wstae The not95form p¢wlol these finonool 5totompnt$ POgtr5
ACCOUNMNG POLICIES The financlal slolemenls ol th& chari10t8 company, wthh is a puNc betlt entity vnder fR$ 102. have been prepared In ttcordOe ItÈ Charflle5 SORP IFRS 1021 'Accounting ond rewring by Chorilips.. StoletDtsDI ol Retorrm&nd8d proclicg lo chadles preporfng Ih&ir aceoun15 ccordonc8 wlh Me ADonciol RepcKting StgDdcY(l opplic0 io tho UK fjnd RepvNi¢ ol 1¢1ond (FRS 10211gffeclro8 l January 20191.. Reporting Sfrondor¢ 102 Yhe nancIal kfyporhng Stan(knd appllcable in the UK and Reputlic of Ir&lon(J' and the ComwnYa5 2QYJ6. The fbngncwy siolements hDvg be6n under historical coStConvènfvOn. The flnanclal staleffl&nts are Fxesenled in 5terfing whh 15 the tvnclional cenCY ol the Socigty ond rnded ID neare51£1. orn• J income 15 recognised in Ihe SlatemeDI ol FancIal Activib& once Ihe thcyrty ha5 eDlileTttnttO lh¢ lundL Il i%probablo Ihal Ihg incornewiu be reCved anc5 Ihg amovntcan b9 Tnga5LTed rglvJLfy. EAp•ndftur• LiakySlies ore recooni5eol a5 expendIlu w soon a5 Ihere is a 18gol or cowtrvclFve oblgolion comTrNlling th8 charity lo Itial expenditure. It Is probatl& Ihot a trawler of ecomIC benefils be requked In selllemenl and Ihe omDunl ol the otllgtstJC ean bè measured reuably. ExpendIre 15 ac¢ountad fty Dn on act15 ba ond ho5 b8en hpadiw5 thtst ttgwte ttll cost ted to Ihe cotegw. Where costs cannot be 4irectty of1ule to porticvlar hetsding5 thty been allocated lo aclr¢ilFe5 on QT bc cons151entwith Ihe us&ol resources. T(kno1kn ftK•d D8preciclion is provided at Ihe folovKry onnual rale5 In oiderto vfflte olF Ihe (tepreclue (YwuDt o each asset over Its estimt&d uselvl lile. bere upplicabEe oftrer laknrHJ account ol freed land whth Is ntsl depreclaled and estinsryled redLFo1 Wa5 ol Iheend ol ettch tser£ uselullile. Freehdd wopgtty- l% Iwomi5951 orKt 6.0% lovlbuilLlng51 OD th8 deweciotle oynount r85. lithngs & WLNpmenl. TrAon c051 fvu5e6 have ltsken advtsnlage ol the triknitionol prowyorb of FR$1 $0 0$ tts in¢lu(Jè the rev(duain5 of Irgeholol propwty Ihe costs ol freghold Prop broughl anol caThig foDNord. 7oxollon The ¢horify ts eXFrDptfr corporahwtax on its chotab ad1v1h. Fund oceounthvJ R•sM¢t•d Fundi Thi5 Iynd represent5 incoTne ha5 receivgd unol vthich 15 suect to 5pBcific trusts or objfjcfives oY5h8d by the donorlsl. &0M85 Include 8ewests or Erhdowments which cTe to be used for a Specific pu0%8. At 31 December2024restricled ftjnds lotalled £0. VNeslrlded/Genergl Fund5 A CO101 Fund hcK been CTeol6d reprèsenh)9 Ihe bolttncè shèet cann9 valua of Brfdwrth Bapwsl Chufch's R%ed ksets. At 31 December 2024 thi> eomprid ts property figure èf LI.5,337 whleh wos PredornnIly mdo vp ol the Church ond No.7 Properfy Land & 8u)i ng5 including Fix1u5 & Firtlng5 ond Equipnpnt Used In those two bJildinw. Th& Cowtal Fund 15 separolgd trcyn olher UrKe&lricledlGeneral Funds and mak85 Itclear Ihallt151nleTrded lo b8 usecl lor the FxOV1on ol 1ocllilS In promllng Iheworkol Brid0nOrth Bciplist CrGh. Thedeeth olboth btslldlw cle hdd bylhe TrDslees oflhg Hec¥FofED&4oDd Boptsl knociation. Dgnated ndS a ol VMe51ricledlGenerol Funds bul are eamKxked lor a particLAar roject. The d&walion Is IDr odmifustralwe wrpttse5 Ortky and doès not le9tslW 1cl the fvuslees, dls¢relity) lo spend the IvnJ. kn exornple ol o eeygnoted rrwght be o $p¢dll¢ ¢hvYch comec foro parhcukTcau5e. Al JI DecernbOr24de5I9t0d fuDots totomed £0. Pcye 6
ACCOUPrnNG POUCtES. eonNnu•d Fund accoUnn9 The bclunce remoinM)gol Unr6slllctrèdJGEn&d Fund5can be mude freely aYfAWeta spend on ttny tsl the ChLYch's PLKposesand lolalled£44,4110131 Deeembet2024. HowÈ¥er the conslderlhat. Bdn[h Oqpti51Church Should ho Functs gtnounhng lo approhiFr)olelythree rnonl pBnditur8. Th15 racognis¥ thol therg are flnanclal ob11gotions inrelalion lo Ihvj employment of Stotl and ongcyrhg c051 OF minlaiTriwand running the Church. No.7 and Me Manse. Abvdget has been drown vpforyeargncfing 31 Dec&mbei 2025 whth shows Ihls figure 1£ some £34,C The exterior tsl the mthn chvreh building require5oPPention. There (re. 0150. 5everol aws olw(wk Ihol bolh in fbe mgin church LNIlgoDd No 7wTII rb8ed lo be aEldrgugd ID the nearlulure lo inyrove inlemal decoralbn. focllllole betler use of spoce and addtess generalwetsrand tetsr.lt is therefore considered pNdenl olyen Me oge ol btslh 11Th. lo 1 a#dè £21mDagoirtsl unfcKeseen exppn5 lTrmointoin the propBrhe5 ID good condition. Aher deduction ofthe obovg Iwolleu a drlI01 £IOA89 rscreoled which be covwed by ILrtWg d(Trnafion5 ond gift5 Thefrvslees intend to rewÈw the poS¢y 0116t0ce every 12 ntr. PeNlon c051sond olherposl.reMremenl beno The charitable compony opereltt o definèd conlribulion P$non 5chww. cwh1tiorts poyoile to M)e charfloble eCxrpan¥s pÈnslon stherrte ore chorgecl to Iho Stotement ot n0CIal knliwhes in the periodto whi¢h they r¢ltsttr. Avwag• nwnb0r0femOy•es The average number f>fenpbw dvfingtheyearwus 212023- 11. INVEsfMENTINeOAIE 31.12.24 Renlireceived Infere51 re¢VablE- frading 10.657 4.830 8.697 3.178 5.487 RSING FUNDS [ln• dUnaNa tsnd 31.12.23 pport¢osts 82.290 NFfiNcOhlEI(EXPENDVRF) N¥lin¢¢Mfrlloypendilul1$Stoted£fft¢r¢h(gIgI1cie(ttgj'. 31.12.23 Depieclalion- Owne(l tss*ts 10344 Pou8 7
TkUSTIQS' RÉMUNeAlloN AND BENEFITS rfwthe yeor Ihe fcl(Mryngemployee QknSep a5a Tw518e.' Mini5t8r -SOry £7.875 IUII,. 20nl - Peon U85 ltrlil." 20VI There were no Iru5tee's Wee$ poid l¢ythe y8orerthd 315t DeceTDW2024 ¢OMPARAIIVE5 FOR TYE5TATEMENf OFH14ANCJALAcmvmES urtriCte£l Re51ricted tvnol fund rot lund5 INCOMt IIIDOWAIENTS FROM Vdunlcvyincome 108.985 1.120 110.105 Inweslmentincott r4)tgl 120.860 121.98D EXPENowuie ON RaIrYa furKts .P2 63.921 Chureh EKpanddure 17x12 Tolql 81.233 812 NifiNCOMe 31.627 40.747 RECONUUATIQN OF HINDS Told funds broughtf(xw(vd 1.198.349 1.198.349 TOTAI PlINDS¢AID FORWARD 1.237.976 1.239.096 Pwe8
TANGIBLE HXED sE[S Frrttvros filhn Tota At Isl Jany724 AdthliOn5 IW.307 1.223.8?8 ?.225 283.513 At315tDec&ryer 1,407m4 102n19 1.50?3 DEPRÉCIAMON At 1st January •24 ch(W loryec 94J37 3.199 142.985 10.ni A131sl December 2024 56.1 97A36 153.716 NET OOOKVALUE At3151 Decemw 2024 1.3s0.4 1.5.337 Al 31st December 2023 ID74A73 5.970 l.N).843 DtOlOR&- NAIOUNVS FALLI>JG DUE WNHIN ONE YL4ft 31.12.24 Prewyrmntsand accrued income 9.7 6.785 CREDNORS- AMovfiTS FAiUNG DUE WlfHIN ONE YEAR 31.1224 31.12. Other l<>an5 {e note 111 Socitsl >geLthtytsnd ot1 tc Other credjto 675 10.8 7.992 19.497 CREDIFORS.. Amourits FALUNG DUEAFIERAIORtIHAN ONE YE41t 31.12.24 31.12. othwloon$1$06 111 LOAFIS AD on0115 oflhe mOlty01 ban5 is glven bdow.. 31.12.24 oun15 lolbng e*ry1bIn oneyecyon demand.. Olherloor lon9 Èehween one andbwo Olherloors- 1-2 yea unts Idlingdue befvtsen Tiva yOts5". otherloans- 2-5 yetsrs 24.mo P¢J9è 9
ITH LOANS. ¢onHnud 31.1224 31.12.23 Amuntsfttling due in mre Ihanfveyears.. RepayaLle byinstolm8nts= otherloon5 more 5yr5 Instal 76.IM)O Il DE#VS Th8 follo¥ing secured deblsare Included ryknln crgdthors.. 31.12.23 Olherloans 116.IXX) Ihe 04ob5t thenewpropertypuictru5ed in W24 The MOnSe'. MQVEMENTIN FUNDS Nal movetrÉnl Al 31.12&4 At 1.1.24 ur1e9CIed1Und1 G¥nerol fund 1.23T.976 53.772 1.291.748 R•slrlcledfunrts R¢thitlÈd fund TOTAL FUNOS 1.239.096 52.652 1.291.748 NetlTV)vem8nl in ILrrhd5. Inctted ID theotsve are asfolw.. Incon0 Rttources ypendèd Movem&nt in IDnd5 UM•sMcl•dfrJTrds Geneitsl fund IIA.132 I10P.31 .772 Restricted fund TO7Ai R#4DS 163.132 1110.4eA)I s2.12 Pao010
AloVEM IM FUNDS. C¢)nMnu•d Net ITvent 31.12.3 Unresmcled fund5 Ggn8rgl lund 1.198.349 39.627 I.7.?76 Resmcled frJnd5 Reshfcl&dfvrKS TOTAL FUNDS 1.198.349 40.747 I.23?96 Corrportslive nelmovtyr¢nlln InCded In Iheobove are asfoAo%K= Resources trxpended Moverfnl resour¢•5 Unrestrlded fvnth General lurKJ 120.860 I81.2) 39.627 fyndi RestrictfUfi 1.120 107AL FUNDS 121.980 (el.2) 40.747 ACurn1 yecy I2nh)nth5Cr pTh¥yeor 12 months combineol pIn is l(4bw5'. Net mts¥em8nl wl lunds 31.12&4 Urwe51rlthdfvnth General 14Jn 1.198.349 93.399 1.291.748 VOIAL FUNDS 1.198.349 93J?9 1.291.748 A CeThI yeay 12 rmnlhs and prior w 12 ccmÈ4ned nel IVeMnI In fvnd5. In Ihe above 05follo". Incomlng re50urce5 Ro50urce5 ewended lund> ur1e5ledrf1 General tund .992 1190.5931 93.399 R•Jklcfvd Ivnds Reshcledfund 1.120 TOTAI FLINDS 285.112 ?3.399 Pagpll
EWLOYEE OHIEF00uGANoN5 DLthg Ihe wiod tre Chwch modè conlributitirs of£867 (2023]61. EmployeebenefilobJgaNons The Chureh 15 a ptsrticipaling erryloyer in the Bap1151 Pension Scheme rthe Scheme'l. vhlch Is o 5epor0legol gnityo¢trrintEre& by Ihg pen0 Tw1ee18oplt P10 Yw5t Ltmiledl. Ihe tsSe1501 the Schemg ore held 5epaFalely Irorn I19 of Ihe Einployerond the olher pLtipotiw s¢Yers. Ihe Schemè. prewously knc>wn 05 Ihe Bopllsl Minislets. PenSn Fund. slarted In 19?5, but dosed to fuluro occwol ol oeDeltts on 31 Decembor 7 l. PDr to Ihi> the moin benelil piohiaed IoUgh Ihg Dgfineol 8eneffi IDBI FYOD was o peDyon of one eighhelh ol finol Tt¥nvnum ppnwonoWg Incorne for each yeai Df pensionatrAe ser4ke log&trÈr wSlh additiond PenOn In respect of preryiums id On PenoatrA Income e+xce of thnlmum Penslonable Income. Fti)tn Jonuory2012. penyon proviyon 15 bgiw tnode Itwwh Ihe Defined Cothffibution (DCI Pbn )e Scheme. In g8Trerd. memb8TS pry 8% 01 PensIonae Income and employers pay 6% of rmberS, Penslonable Income Inlolndlvldual pen0Th accovnts.wNch ¢xe OP8Tated and rnanoged on holl ol Ihtr Penytsn Twslee by Biwdoontr Co0t8 benefits Ltd. In ¢diti. the empltyer ptsys Ivrthor 4% ol Pen5ionoble Inco to covff Deolh in Swico Benefits. Oc1nistrQtr9n co515. ond on a550CiOted iD5uroDce po[ywh1ch Fyovides Income woleclloD lorscheme il PY are unable to work Ih)8 to lonlem incapacity. This Inco rKolect4on poFiCy h05 been insured by the Bapt1 Unlon ol G1 Bdloh wlh Avlvo mIled. (Membets of the B(tsiC Section pty rtduced contribullon5 01 5% 01 PentrnOb Irtccfft. tsnd their emFloyoE&d50 poy a toalal S%1. Tre scheme is conNdered lo be a mullFemployer scheme as desCthd In secllon 28 01 FRS 102. 6ecouse It ts ntst possIb lo tslh5bule tho S¢heme'$ 05sets Ortd btsbl&lies Io sp¥¢ifi¢ emph)ytys. the scheme i>o¢¢ovnled lor ¢5 rfthe Scheme were o defined conhioution 5¢heme. A lotml v(J(Tbon ol Ihe Qefined Benefit IDBI Plcn was performed al 31 December 2019 by a PFoeoNI1Y qualfled kluary n0 the Projecled Untt Melhod. Full dalds ol Ihat valualbn were InCded thti) Ihe conyon$ 22 stotsrrnt Recovery Pk¥Tr Vwhere u vokjallon ol the DB Flan reveols o defi¢il th& Iwslee thè Council ¢gEee lo o rolo of delicEncycènfribulion%from ¢hw¢h& ond olhererTpbw involved in the DB Plon. F(7n91P 2019 o Recov Plon wo5 5iwod ID Seplember 2020 uDder which eCiencY con1riLwti(5 WeTe poyatA8 un141 June 2026. These ContributioWere byoady ed on each ewloyeff5m&mb8rsNp ot 31 December14]nCangOryln lin¥wilh incsècw Its thnimum P6ns(srtoblÈ Income os d&finèd in Iho Rulp& On 301h June ?2 the Baptist PenonScheme Se an ¢ueemenl WM) the insurance corrpany knt Group fJusr'i to secure DB membe, pension bertlls. Jusl are proding flnanclal backnno for al penslons prtsded trÉ Schem&'> DB Hon ond. folhNryng this trons(¢lbn. Ihe Schem¢ Is ¢OnydetÈd lo no lon[ hove o 5h(Nttol. Acc(¥dirbgty there15 conydered to be no khertE fiablty recwiring 05ure 013151 Decemb8r 2024 ond the trustees are de1[ed ID report thot Ihe schemes DB an as Q SUTpIus. updoled Reco¥ery pkn WQS &gned In 2022 under recovery ¢OMrfbulicpns Irom eoch Potheipotiro grYer ID the D8 Plan reduced to £1 p9r month from Avwl 2. During the yètti the ChuFch mode d8fici8ncy coDlributi(KFS of £10 £121. CoDknbubo eased on October2024 becausg the buy-out 15 near comp1gtion and Ihe DB Is InsuryAus. er this wlnt t[8 wfjl be no further okAall0 lo the scheme's DB A the dale ol slgnlw ol the 2024 finuTrcid slutemen15 the translhon lo Just. whlch wll inebde o buyout ol and Subseoueni Ind1 up ol Ihe D8 Plttn with Ihe tompttny tean9 lo b¢ o porhciwJhng errpbyin thot plon. rettKxn5 in pro wlh comF4efion aDticipoled imryvrh9nlly. From'buy out. Just b8 responNble foi the odnNDistralion and pa101 the DB fn m&en5' pen5Eons. Just will be lègo1 r¢swyblo for poyiru D8 Plon bgngfi15 ond Schemo'5 Tw5tefj VAI be dts¢htyg¢¢ from ony futlher rosp01th1y in rdaffon lo D6 berbgfits ol or* Ih•r Page 12
EMPLOYEE BENEFff OBUGAlloNS- ¢oThllnued nlTh the bLWOUt hos compleledthè rfsk ofa furthÈrSchemè shtstlol cttnnol b& eNrdnatÈrt. tha lale5t cOeSpondenCe fromthescherne adnynistraloronticipots o smal 5LvpIu5 Q5noted obove. Fry rmny ye0. Ihg Chuh h05 dtsdtsed 0 ¢5thign Bvonfr unJqrS¥ctitsn 75 Dt thg P&nOn5 Acl 1995. These COmK&Ie$ hOV• nowl4l¥ntyvoy. AfleFwn¢Pupw¢J5 frrgoeied in Mtsrch 2024, the pteviou5ce550lion even11 fdl away. Whitsl ol Ihtsl 51uge 6rTYItsy rèmttined polenlioly liable Should ony 5horttsll a@. it ho5 bÈan confirmed Ihol thè chwch 0vre19Ool Iromthi5CQTnmitrllentV¢ith 8ffecl trom31 Octob81 2024. Ilhou9h Ihe DB tsl5 Irwdkning to Jud, the Schem&'s DB Plon w1 continue to bè run the Bapwsl ptrnsion SchÈme. IELAIED PA DISCiOSURF3 Thore no portytruwoctiorn lortheyeoyended 31st tsgcember*24. Pog&13
31.T2.YJ INCOME AND ENDOWMENWS In¢om• CcAleclio Covenan15 Sundry RÈcelpts Spec5d Gins 86,434 8&196 1.470 42.9 547 4a52 147J45 110.105 Ih¥•lmnllncome ReDt5rec&ved Intere51 reCVab]e- tTading 10.657 4.830 8.697 3.178 15.487 I IA75 1&9.132 121.980 tXPeNDmiRt Chh Ew•ndffw• OlhersoleS Pensions InCr&tyellrèik¢lionl in ptrftsr¢n IlttbThity Te18phorb8 Conlerenctr Fees 26.863 867 16.765 316 450 39 28.190 5upwlc051¥ Repoit5 & Mointenonce Insurance Lhl and heal Telephone P05tggg ond 51ofiorry Sundrie5 C4euning C¢pyYlght 9.307 3.459 1.268 3.D9 5.137 3.646 377 1.099 5.070 718 27.2P6 7 Wesl Casle E¥per 241 477 507 ote5 Qno woler Insurance Llghl and heal Reptsits & h4tsintenonce Sunddes 163 566 4.970 4Th Thi5 prye doesnotfomi ofth8 Stalut financial slatemgnts Pogg 14
31.12.24 31.1223 7 W•51 Caslp Str•vl EXP•n¥ M%On Ho(wt of En&lond knplist Agociolion Ouknoc*. GTh & Home Mlsthn 507 7.563 8.CQ4 285 4.? 8.092 Specified Gilts- Deslgnaled CAP Bndgnorfh Youth & Schools Wtr¢t 4.465 27.938 25.194 Olhwre50urce5 •xp•nd•d Iralnlng & conlerences spE0ke & commvni0nsuppes Youth & Roinbow 8ank charg8S Bits Prayer Notes & Re50Lrces A¢¢ounlancyand legol le Subscripbo MCAlllteresl Deweclolknn-church Depreciatn- No. 7 DepFeaatiDn- Mgn5e 35 90 425 659 5332 2.049 2m3 0.065 2.70$ 7.599 2047 20.586 14.792 ToklreSQUFc95expgndtrd 110.480 81.K3 Incom• $2.652 40.747 Th pagg tt06Y not lotm part ofthe 51olutwfinoncld sltttemen15 PtsJ&lS
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