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2022-12-31-accounts

STOCKSFIELD BAPTIST CHURCH

Report & Accounts 2022

References and administrative details Registered Ad d ress

Main Road, Stocksfield Northumberland Charity Registration Number 1182577

Trustees

Mr P Jorysz (Minister) Mr K Frost (Secretary) Mrs J Donaldson (Deacon) Mr R Donaldson (Deacon) Mrs L Hodgson (Deacon) Mr D Hutton (Deacon) Mrs D Hutton (Treasurer) Mr T Knight (Deacon)

Property Trustees

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

Bankers

Lloyds Bank Whickham Independent Examiner Heritage Accountancy Prudhoe

The trustees present their Annual Report and financial statements for 2021.

Structure, Governance and Management

The Charity is governed by an Approved Governing Document. Members of the Church are accepted in accordance with the Constitution which requires them to be or to have been publicly baptised on the profession of faith in Jesus Christ or following other modes of baptism to renew their public profession of faith in Jesus Christ.

The members Meeting normally takes place five times per year and has responsibility for the overall policy of the church. In accordance with the Constitution, the members appoint up to six Trustees, who together with the Minister, Church Secretary and Treasurer (who are also appointed by the Members), 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.

Objectives and Activities

The principal purpose of the charity is the advancement of the Christian faith according to the principles of the Baptist denomination to include the advancement of education, community service and such 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 show the love of Jesus Christ in both word and deed and to bring people into a closer relationship with Him as living Lord.

Central to the work and witness of the Church is the provision of regular public services of Christian worship. These services take place each Sunday at 10.00 am. There are also occasional services at other times which are advertised on the Church Notice Board and the website at stocksfieldbaptistchurch.net. There is a full children’s programme during the morning services. The church seeks to be a friendly and welcoming community, and anybody is free to attend any of these services.

The church runs a series of house groups for the growth of faith and discipleship in the homes of some members, and further details of these can be obtained from the Trustees on request, or at the Sunday services of worship.

The church is responsible for a ‘Stay and Play’ Toddler Group which meets in the Church premises on Tuesday mornings, with the purpose of assisting the community and demonstrating the love of Jesus Christ. From time to time the Church runs courses in

parenting, and courses for people interested in discovering more about Christianity, entitled ‘Jigsaw’ and ‘Alpha’.

The Church runs various events for Young People. The Youth Coordinator and an Ecumenical Group provide a witness and service in local schools.

The Church works with local ecumenical groups in various community projects including

Holiday Club.

The church operates systems to ensure that all people working with children and vulnerable adults are appropriately vetted with regard to the Disclosure and Barring Service. The church gives 10% of it’s income to charitable organisations as shown in the accounts. The church has read the Charity Commission guidance on public benefit and is satisfied that the activities outlined above clearly demonstrate that the charity is providing a benefit to the public.

Achievements and Performance

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

During the year three members resigned to move churches and one new member joined. As at 31 December 2022 the membership stood at sixty-one.

Average attendance at worship services has remained stable during the year, and children’s work and youth work has been maintained for much of the year, face to face. The annual

Holiday Club was also held in July. Stay & Play Group grew steadily and is thriving as part of our service to the local community.

Financial Review

The Church continues to raise the funds which it needs to carry on its activities from within its own membership and congregation. No wider public appeal was made for funds during the year.

The most significant expense relates to the ministry of the P Jorysz as Minister of the Church, to lead and co-ordinate the church’s activities including the Sunday Services, to provide pastoral care for the congregation and other people, and to equip and encourage the membership in their life, Christian witness and service. Ministry expense also includes T Knight Youth Coordinator who leads youth work and outreach into schools. During 2022 and for 2023 the church is also supporting the training of a new Baptist Minister.

The Church expressed its part in the life of the wider church by making grants to national and international Christian organisations and societies with Christian aims and objectives compatible with the church’s own charitable purpose.

The Church is heavily dependent on its membership working as volunteers in all aspects of the church’s activities, many of which run with little or no impact on the church’s expenditure, but nevertheless contribute substantially to the achievement of the church’s objectives.

The financial results for the year, together with a summary of the accounting policies adopted are set out in the accompanying financial statements. The Coronavirus pandemic has had no significant impact on income and additional costs have broadly been offset by savings. Ministerial training of £5950 was funded from additional giving.

The Trustees recognise that giving is currently below levels required to cover increased energy costs but reserves more than cover any projected shortfall and this will be kept under review to ensure continued financial viability.

The church is a participating employer within the Defined Benefit section of the Baptist Pension scheme and has been making ongoing deficit payments to cover the costs of past service of its employees within the scheme under a recovery plan. This has recently been reduced to £1 pa as a placeholder as currently additional funding is not required. The church understands that if it had left the scheme at the year-end, it would have to have made a one-off payment estimated to be £12,300 to meet its statutory obligations to the scheme. The church has no plan to leave the scheme and expects to continue to make payments to the scheme in line with the recovery plan.

Reserves Policy

The reserves policy of Stocksfield Baptist Church is to hold three months of all expenditure plus a further three months staff costs to allow the church to adapt to any changes in the income or expenditure of the church.

Having considered the relevant risks of changes in income and expenditure, the Trustees have determined that the appropriate level of reserves is in the range £36,000 to £38,000. As at 31 December 2022, the church held total reserves of £89,829 of which zero were

restricted and £18,614 designated. Reserves that were neither restricted nor designated amounted to £71,215.

The church is currently progressing a project to provide a new entrance with disabled access and toilet to be funded from special appeal and any available grants.

STOCKSFIELD BAPTIST CHURCH FINANCIAL STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022 GENERAL RECEIPTS & PAYMENTS ACCOUNT

GENERAL RECEIPTS & PAYMENTS
ACCOUNT
Note
Receipts
Offerings
Donations and other income
2
Income tax recovered on gifts
Investment Income
3
Rents and contributions for use of premises
Raised for other causes
4
Total Receipts
Payments
Ministry
5
Mission
6
Upkeep of church premises
7
Administration
8
Amounts passed on to other causes
Total Payments
Net receipts / (payments) for the year
Transfers to / (from) general fund
Cash balance at previous year end
Cash balance at current year end
PROPERTY FUND RECEIPTS & PAYMENTS ACCOUNT
Note
Receipts
Offerings
Income Tax Recovered on Gifts
Total Receipts
Payments
Repairs
Improvements
Total Payments
2022
67320
14124
15208
39
10504
0
107195
(62,798)
(15,386)
(15,538)
(3,826)
0
(97,548)
9,647
-500
56126
65273
2022
4970
1195
6165
0
0
0
2021
63306
4092
12704
8
9098
0
89208
(66,731)
(12,990)
(11,504)
(4,499)
0
(95,724)
(6,516)
0
62642
56126
2021
7940
735
8675
(4,493)
(9,133)
(13,626)
Net receipts / (payments) for the year
6,165
Transfers to / (from) general fund
0
Cash balance at previous year end
12449
Cash balance at current year end
18614
ROMANIA FUND RECEIPTS & PAYMENTS ACCOUNT
Note
2022
Receipts
Donations
17741
Total Receipts
17741
Payments
Expenses
(12,667)
Total Payments
(12,667)
Net receipts / (payments) for the year
5,074
Transfers to / (from) general fund
0
Cash balance at previous year end
3
Cash balance at current year end
5077
FAMILY FUND RECEIPTS & PAYMENTS ACCOUNT
Note
2022
Receipts
Donations
550
Total Receipts
550
Payments
Contributions
(325)
Total Payments
(325)
Net receipts / (payments) for the year
225
Transfers to / (from) general fund
500
Cash balance at previous year end
140
Cash balance at current year end
865
STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES AT 31 DECEMBER 2022
Note
2022
Assets
Bank and other cash balances
Petty Cash
0
Loyds Bank Current Account
6833
Loyds Bank Deposit Account
82998
Other monetary assets
(4,951)
0
17400
12449
2021
185
185
(182)
(182)
3
0
0
3
2021
0
0
(570)
(570)
(570)
0
710
140
2021
0
761
67958
Debtors
Loans made
Gift aid claimed but not received
Investment Assets
9
Assets Held for Church's own use
10
Total Assets
Liabilities
Current Liabilities
11
Long Term Loans
12
Pension Scheme Liability
13
Other Liabilities
14
Total Liabilities
0
0
4949
0
2490162
2584941
(4,372)
0
(48)
0
(4,420)
0
0
4555
0
2176541
2249815
(1,341)
0
(18,749)
0
(20,090)

The accounts and statement of assets and liabilities set out on pages (1 & 3) relating to the year ending 31st December 2022 are as approved by the Deacons.

Signed:

Kevin Frost - Secretary

Dorothy Hutton - Treasurer

Date: 1st March 2022

NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS

1. Basis of accounts

These accounts have been prepared on a'receipts and payments' basis and in accordance with Section 133 Charities Act 2011

2. Donations and other income

2. Donations and other income
2022 2021
Donations 420 0
Legacies 0 0
Memorial gifts 0 0
Mission Activities:
Church Weekend 4284 3477
Old people's Lunch club 0 200
Mum's & Toddler's group 1303 100
Ukraine Support Work 443 0
Youth Work 1330 0
Ministerial Training 6050 0
Other income
Total Donations and Other Income
3. Investment Income
Bank Interest
Trust Income
Other Investment Income
Total Investment Income
4. Raised for other causes
Total Raised for other causes
5. Ministry
Minister's stipend
Pension contribution
Pension deficit fund
National insurance
Travel and general expenses
Manse costs
Other Ministry
Total Ministry
294
14124
2022
39
0
0
39
0
0
0
0
2022
(38,073)
(3,782)
(2,192)
0
(2,466)
(10,120)
(6,165)
(62,798)
315
4092
2021
8
0
0
8
0
0
0
0
2021
(37,518)
(3,728)
(3,695)
0
(2,179)
(10,290)
(9,321)
(66,731)

The Minister acts as one of the church's trustees and receives remuneration and other benefits in respect of his services as Minister, including the provision of manse accomodation rented by the church from the Minister and his spouse. Also includes the Youth Coordinator who receives remuneration and other benefits in respect of his services as Youth Coordination. Other ministry includes training costs for a minister in training.

6. Mission
2022 2021
Home Mission (4,200) (4,200)
BMS World Mission (2,500) (2,500)
Peoples Kitchen (200) (200)
Northumberland Foodbank (300) (300)
Open Doors (500) (500)
SMILES (500) (500)
Uhuru 0 (50)
Church Weekend (3,726) (3,221)
Accoustic Café (257) 0
Mum's & Toddler's group (238) (219)
Sunday School & Youth Work (1,213) (30)
Holiday Club (26) 0
Other Mission Giving
Total Mission
7. Upkeep of church premises
Utilities
Cleaning
Insurance
Repairs & Maintenance
Other Premises
Total Upkeep of church premises
8. Administration
Telephone and intenet
Advertising and website
Subscriptions and copyright license
Equipment
Audit
PA systems
Other administration
Total Administration
9. Investment Assets
Stocks and Shares
Corporate bonds
Gilts
Investment property
Other investment assets
Total Investment Assets
(1,726)
(15,386)
2022
(8,238)
(3,395)
(191)
(3,714)
0
(15,538)
2022
(398)
(1,109)
(1,071)
0
(344)
0
(904)
(3,826)
2022
0
0
0
0
0
0
(1,270)
(12,990)
2021
(3,166)
(3,061)
(2,256)
(3,021)
0
(11,504)
2021
(324)
(665)
(1,022)
(1,194)
(331)
0
(963)
(4,499)
2021
0
0
0
0
0
0

10. Assets Held for the Church's own use

The church is the beneficial owner (subject to relevant trusts) of the following assets, the legal title to which is held by the church's custodian trustee (The Baptist Union Corporation Ltd):

The church also owns fixtures, furniture and equipment with ans insured value of £114343 based on insured value

11. Current Liabilities

11. Current Liabilities
2022 2021
Open Doors 0 0
HMRC Tax (935) (1,025)
Utilities (1,085) 0
Insurance
Ministers Expenses
Cheques written but not cashed
Other current liabilities
Total Current Liabilities
12. Long-Term Liabilities
Baptist Building Fund Loan
Baptist Union Loan Fund Loan
Loans from Church Member's
Other
Total Long-Term Liabilities
(2,352)
0
0
0
(4,372)
2021
0
0
0
0
0
(316)
0
0
(1,341)
2020
0
0
0
0
0

13. 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. Results of this valuation are not yet available.

Under the Schedule of Contributions, the church makes a monthly payment in respect of the DB scheme deficit, currently £1.00, which will increase in line with increases in Minimum Pensionable Income. The Schedule of Contributions foresees these contributions continuing until June 2026. The pension scheme liability shown in the Statement of Assets and liabilities is calculated as the current rate per month multiplied by the number of months remaining in the current Schedule of Contributions, which amounted to £48 as at 31st December 2022.

The Church has been advised that the estimated cost for the church to buyout their Pension Scheme liabilities at [31 December 2022] was £12300. Including £1000 fee for cessations.

  1. Other Liabilities (if applicable)

STOCKSFIELD BAPTIST CHURCH

Report & Accounts 2022

References and administrative details Registered Ad d ress

Main Road, Stocksfield Northumberland Charity Registration Number 1182577

Trustees

Mr P Jorysz (Minister) Mr K Frost (Secretary) Mrs J Donaldson (Deacon) Mr R Donaldson (Deacon) Mrs L Hodgson (Deacon) Mr D Hutton (Deacon) Mrs D Hutton (Treasurer) Mr T Knight (Deacon)

Property Trustees

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

Bankers

Lloyds Bank Whickham Independent Examiner Heritage Accountancy Prudhoe

The trustees present their Annual Report and financial statements for 2021.

Structure, Governance and Management

The Charity is governed by an Approved Governing Document. Members of the Church are accepted in accordance with the Constitution which requires them to be or to have been publicly baptised on the profession of faith in Jesus Christ or following other modes of baptism to renew their public profession of faith in Jesus Christ.

The members Meeting normally takes place five times per year and has responsibility for the overall policy of the church. In accordance with the Constitution, the members appoint up to six Trustees, who together with the Minister, Church Secretary and Treasurer (who are also appointed by the Members), 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.

Objectives and Activities

The principal purpose of the charity is the advancement of the Christian faith according to the principles of the Baptist denomination to include the advancement of education, community service and such 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 show the love of Jesus Christ in both word and deed and to bring people into a closer relationship with Him as living Lord.

Central to the work and witness of the Church is the provision of regular public services of Christian worship. These services take place each Sunday at 10.00 am. There are also occasional services at other times which are advertised on the Church Notice Board and the website at stocksfieldbaptistchurch.net. There is a full children’s programme during the morning services. The church seeks to be a friendly and welcoming community, and anybody is free to attend any of these services.

The church runs a series of house groups for the growth of faith and discipleship in the homes of some members, and further details of these can be obtained from the Trustees on request, or at the Sunday services of worship.

The church is responsible for a ‘Stay and Play’ Toddler Group which meets in the Church premises on Tuesday mornings, with the purpose of assisting the community and demonstrating the love of Jesus Christ. From time to time the Church runs courses in

parenting, and courses for people interested in discovering more about Christianity, entitled ‘Jigsaw’ and ‘Alpha’.

The Church runs various events for Young People. The Youth Coordinator and an Ecumenical Group provide a witness and service in local schools.

The Church works with local ecumenical groups in various community projects including

Holiday Club.

The church operates systems to ensure that all people working with children and vulnerable adults are appropriately vetted with regard to the Disclosure and Barring Service. The church gives 10% of it’s income to charitable organisations as shown in the accounts. The church has read the Charity Commission guidance on public benefit and is satisfied that the activities outlined above clearly demonstrate that the charity is providing a benefit to the public.

Achievements and Performance

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

During the year three members resigned to move churches and one new member joined. As at 31 December 2022 the membership stood at sixty-one.

Average attendance at worship services has remained stable during the year, and children’s work and youth work has been maintained for much of the year, face to face. The annual

Holiday Club was also held in July. Stay & Play Group grew steadily and is thriving as part of our service to the local community.

Financial Review

The Church continues to raise the funds which it needs to carry on its activities from within its own membership and congregation. No wider public appeal was made for funds during the year.

The most significant expense relates to the ministry of the P Jorysz as Minister of the Church, to lead and co-ordinate the church’s activities including the Sunday Services, to provide pastoral care for the congregation and other people, and to equip and encourage the membership in their life, Christian witness and service. Ministry expense also includes T Knight Youth Coordinator who leads youth work and outreach into schools. During 2022 and for 2023 the church is also supporting the training of a new Baptist Minister.

The Church expressed its part in the life of the wider church by making grants to national and international Christian organisations and societies with Christian aims and objectives compatible with the church’s own charitable purpose.

The Church is heavily dependent on its membership working as volunteers in all aspects of the church’s activities, many of which run with little or no impact on the church’s expenditure, but nevertheless contribute substantially to the achievement of the church’s objectives.

The financial results for the year, together with a summary of the accounting policies adopted are set out in the accompanying financial statements. The Coronavirus pandemic has had no significant impact on income and additional costs have broadly been offset by savings. Ministerial training of £5950 was funded from additional giving.

The Trustees recognise that giving is currently below levels required to cover increased energy costs but reserves more than cover any projected shortfall and this will be kept under review to ensure continued financial viability.

The church is a participating employer within the Defined Benefit section of the Baptist Pension scheme and has been making ongoing deficit payments to cover the costs of past service of its employees within the scheme under a recovery plan. This has recently been reduced to £1 pa as a placeholder as currently additional funding is not required. The church understands that if it had left the scheme at the year-end, it would have to have made a one-off payment estimated to be £12,300 to meet its statutory obligations to the scheme. The church has no plan to leave the scheme and expects to continue to make payments to the scheme in line with the recovery plan.

Reserves Policy

The reserves policy of Stocksfield Baptist Church is to hold three months of all expenditure plus a further three months staff costs to allow the church to adapt to any changes in the income or expenditure of the church.

Having considered the relevant risks of changes in income and expenditure, the Trustees have determined that the appropriate level of reserves is in the range £36,000 to £38,000. As at 31 December 2022, the church held total reserves of £89,829 of which zero were

restricted and £18,614 designated. Reserves that were neither restricted nor designated amounted to £71,215.

The church is currently progressing a project to provide a new entrance with disabled access and toilet to be funded from special appeal and any available grants.

STOCKSFIELD BAPTIST CHURCH FINANCIAL STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022 GENERAL RECEIPTS & PAYMENTS ACCOUNT

GENERAL RECEIPTS & PAYMENTS
ACCOUNT
Note
Receipts
Offerings
Donations and other income
2
Income tax recovered on gifts
Investment Income
3
Rents and contributions for use of premises
Raised for other causes
4
Total Receipts
Payments
Ministry
5
Mission
6
Upkeep of church premises
7
Administration
8
Amounts passed on to other causes
Total Payments
Net receipts / (payments) for the year
Transfers to / (from) general fund
Cash balance at previous year end
Cash balance at current year end
PROPERTY FUND RECEIPTS & PAYMENTS ACCOUNT
Note
Receipts
Offerings
Income Tax Recovered on Gifts
Total Receipts
Payments
Repairs
Improvements
Total Payments
2022
67320
14124
15208
39
10504
0
107195
(62,798)
(15,386)
(15,538)
(3,826)
0
(97,548)
9,647
-500
56126
65273
2022
4970
1195
6165
0
0
0
2021
63306
4092
12704
8
9098
0
89208
(66,731)
(12,990)
(11,504)
(4,499)
0
(95,724)
(6,516)
0
62642
56126
2021
7940
735
8675
(4,493)
(9,133)
(13,626)
Net receipts / (payments) for the year
6,165
Transfers to / (from) general fund
0
Cash balance at previous year end
12449
Cash balance at current year end
18614
ROMANIA FUND RECEIPTS & PAYMENTS ACCOUNT
Note
2022
Receipts
Donations
17741
Total Receipts
17741
Payments
Expenses
(12,667)
Total Payments
(12,667)
Net receipts / (payments) for the year
5,074
Transfers to / (from) general fund
0
Cash balance at previous year end
3
Cash balance at current year end
5077
FAMILY FUND RECEIPTS & PAYMENTS ACCOUNT
Note
2022
Receipts
Donations
550
Total Receipts
550
Payments
Contributions
(325)
Total Payments
(325)
Net receipts / (payments) for the year
225
Transfers to / (from) general fund
500
Cash balance at previous year end
140
Cash balance at current year end
865
STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES AT 31 DECEMBER 2022
Note
2022
Assets
Bank and other cash balances
Petty Cash
0
Loyds Bank Current Account
6833
Loyds Bank Deposit Account
82998
Other monetary assets
(4,951)
0
17400
12449
2021
185
185
(182)
(182)
3
0
0
3
2021
0
0
(570)
(570)
(570)
0
710
140
2021
0
761
67958
Debtors
Loans made
Gift aid claimed but not received
Investment Assets
9
Assets Held for Church's own use
10
Total Assets
Liabilities
Current Liabilities
11
Long Term Loans
12
Pension Scheme Liability
13
Other Liabilities
14
Total Liabilities
0
0
4949
0
2490162
2584941
(4,372)
0
(48)
0
(4,420)
0
0
4555
0
2176541
2249815
(1,341)
0
(18,749)
0
(20,090)

The accounts and statement of assets and liabilities set out on pages (1 & 3) relating to the year ending 31st December 2022 are as approved by the Deacons.

Signed:

Kevin Frost - Secretary

Dorothy Hutton - Treasurer

Date: 1st March 2022

NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS

1. Basis of accounts

These accounts have been prepared on a'receipts and payments' basis and in accordance with Section 133 Charities Act 2011

2. Donations and other income

2. Donations and other income
2022 2021
Donations 420 0
Legacies 0 0
Memorial gifts 0 0
Mission Activities:
Church Weekend 4284 3477
Old people's Lunch club 0 200
Mum's & Toddler's group 1303 100
Ukraine Support Work 443 0
Youth Work 1330 0
Ministerial Training 6050 0
Other income
Total Donations and Other Income
3. Investment Income
Bank Interest
Trust Income
Other Investment Income
Total Investment Income
4. Raised for other causes
Total Raised for other causes
5. Ministry
Minister's stipend
Pension contribution
Pension deficit fund
National insurance
Travel and general expenses
Manse costs
Other Ministry
Total Ministry
294
14124
2022
39
0
0
39
0
0
0
0
2022
(38,073)
(3,782)
(2,192)
0
(2,466)
(10,120)
(6,165)
(62,798)
315
4092
2021
8
0
0
8
0
0
0
0
2021
(37,518)
(3,728)
(3,695)
0
(2,179)
(10,290)
(9,321)
(66,731)

The Minister acts as one of the church's trustees and receives remuneration and other benefits in respect of his services as Minister, including the provision of manse accomodation rented by the church from the Minister and his spouse. Also includes the Youth Coordinator who receives remuneration and other benefits in respect of his services as Youth Coordination. Other ministry includes training costs for a minister in training.

6. Mission
2022 2021
Home Mission (4,200) (4,200)
BMS World Mission (2,500) (2,500)
Peoples Kitchen (200) (200)
Northumberland Foodbank (300) (300)
Open Doors (500) (500)
SMILES (500) (500)
Uhuru 0 (50)
Church Weekend (3,726) (3,221)
Accoustic Café (257) 0
Mum's & Toddler's group (238) (219)
Sunday School & Youth Work (1,213) (30)
Holiday Club (26) 0
Other Mission Giving
Total Mission
7. Upkeep of church premises
Utilities
Cleaning
Insurance
Repairs & Maintenance
Other Premises
Total Upkeep of church premises
8. Administration
Telephone and intenet
Advertising and website
Subscriptions and copyright license
Equipment
Audit
PA systems
Other administration
Total Administration
9. Investment Assets
Stocks and Shares
Corporate bonds
Gilts
Investment property
Other investment assets
Total Investment Assets
(1,726)
(15,386)
2022
(8,238)
(3,395)
(191)
(3,714)
0
(15,538)
2022
(398)
(1,109)
(1,071)
0
(344)
0
(904)
(3,826)
2022
0
0
0
0
0
0
(1,270)
(12,990)
2021
(3,166)
(3,061)
(2,256)
(3,021)
0
(11,504)
2021
(324)
(665)
(1,022)
(1,194)
(331)
0
(963)
(4,499)
2021
0
0
0
0
0
0

10. Assets Held for the Church's own use

The church is the beneficial owner (subject to relevant trusts) of the following assets, the legal title to which is held by the church's custodian trustee (The Baptist Union Corporation Ltd):

The church also owns fixtures, furniture and equipment with ans insured value of £114343 based on insured value

11. Current Liabilities

11. Current Liabilities
2022 2021
Open Doors 0 0
HMRC Tax (935) (1,025)
Utilities (1,085) 0
Insurance
Ministers Expenses
Cheques written but not cashed
Other current liabilities
Total Current Liabilities
12. Long-Term Liabilities
Baptist Building Fund Loan
Baptist Union Loan Fund Loan
Loans from Church Member's
Other
Total Long-Term Liabilities
(2,352)
0
0
0
(4,372)
2021
0
0
0
0
0
(316)
0
0
(1,341)
2020
0
0
0
0
0

13. 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. Results of this valuation are not yet available.

Under the Schedule of Contributions, the church makes a monthly payment in respect of the DB scheme deficit, currently £1.00, which will increase in line with increases in Minimum Pensionable Income. The Schedule of Contributions foresees these contributions continuing until June 2026. The pension scheme liability shown in the Statement of Assets and liabilities is calculated as the current rate per month multiplied by the number of months remaining in the current Schedule of Contributions, which amounted to £48 as at 31st December 2022.

The Church has been advised that the estimated cost for the church to buyout their Pension Scheme liabilities at [31 December 2022] was £12300. Including £1000 fee for cessations.

  1. Other Liabilities (if applicable)

CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES Independent examiner's report on the accounts Section A Independent Examiner's Report Rèport to the trusteesl members of Stocksfield Baptist Church On accounts for the year ondèd 31$1 December 2022 Charity no (If any} 1182577 Set out on pages 4-10 I report to the Irustees on my examinalion of the accounts of the above charity ('Ihe Trust.) for the year ended 3111212021. Responsibilities and As the charity trustees of the Trust, you are responsible for the preparation basis of report of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of Ihe Charilies Act 20111.the ACVI. I report in respect of my examination of the Trust's accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination. I have followed the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145{5Mb) of the Act. I have completed my exarnination. l confimi thal no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination which gives me cause to believe that in. any material respecl.. accounling records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Act or the accounts do not accord with the accounling records Independent examiner's statement I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in order lo enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. Signed: Date: 13. Name: Lorna Copple Relevant professional qualification(sl or body (if any): FCCA Address: Heritage Accountancy Ltd 76 Front Street. Prudhoe Northumberland, NE42 SPU Section B Disclosure Only complele if the examiner needs to highlight matters of concern (see CC32, Independent examination of charity accounts= directions and guidance for examiners). IER October 2018

Give here brief details of any items that the examiner wlshes to disclose. IER October 2018