**Carley Evangelical Baptist Church** Wharf Street North Leicester LE1 2AB ## **Annual Report** ## **for the year ended 31[st] December 2020** **Name:-** Carley Evangelical Baptist Church **Charity Number:-** 1182735 **Governing Documentation:-** Church Constitution (approved by Charity Commission 01/04/19) and Church Handbook (adopted 10/11/18) **Minister:-** None at present **Trustees / Church Officers :-** Christopher J Baines (Deacon) Stephen M Hardy (Secretary / Deacon) David E Harrington (Treasurer / Deacon) Mohanlal J Shah (Deacon) Nestor B Makita (Deacon) **Charity Commission Correspondent:-** Stephen M Hardy 1 Willowbrook Close, Queniborough, Leicester LE7 3FW **Website:-** www.carleychurch.co.uk **Bank:-** HSBC 2-6 Gallowtree Gate Leicester LE1 1DA **Independent Examiner of Accounts:-** Mrs Susan Taylor FCCA ## **Purposes and aims of the church.** The purposes of the Church are for the advancement of the Christian faith in accordance with the Basis of Faith primarily but not exclusively within the city of Leicester and the surrounding neighbourhood; and such other charitable purposes that in the opinion of the charity trustees, put into practice the Christian faith in accordance with the Basis of Faith that will further the work of the church. ## **Background** The church was formed in 1823 and has been in the current building since being built in 1958. The church is an independent church and welcomes people from all backgrounds and denominational beliefs. Membership of the church is open to anyone who professes the Christian faith in accordance with the Basis of Faith, meets the admission procedures and has indicated agreement to accept the duty of a church member as contained in the Church Constitution document (signed 1[st] April 2019). The current church membership at 31[st] December 2020 stands at 20. The provision of church leadership is by Elders and Deacons (collectively known as Church Officers) who are elected by the church membership. The Church Officers make decisions collectively, and certain matters as set out in the Church Handbook are decided by the Church Members at a duly convened Church Members Meeting. As at 31[st] December 2020 the church leadership consists of 5 deacons. The church is independent of any other organisation, but maintains links and interests with other Christian and charitable organisations and is affiliated to the Fellowship of Independent Evangelical Churches (FIEC). ## **Main Activities** We endeavour to enable people to live out their Christian faith as part of the church community through:- Worship and prayer; learning about the Bible and developing and growing their faith and knowledge in the Lord Jesus Christ. Providing pastoral care for the local community and those attending the church. Missionary and outreach work. The main activities of the church for the first 3 months are as recorded, however due to the Covid19 pandemic the church building has been closed for worship and other activities since the initial lockdown on 23[rd] March 2020. Since lockdown, Sunday morning worship services and some other meetings have continued remotely by Zoom. Other intended activities as recorded have been postponed / suspended. The church meets every Sunday and on other occasions for worship and these are open for the public to attend. Other activities for children, youth and older people are held on weekdays and regularly supported by the local community. ## **Sunday Worship and Sunday School.** The church holds Sunday morning and evening public worship and expository teaching services throughout the year. Both services take place on the church premises and all meetings are open to all. As part of the Sunday morning worship, a Sunday School and Crèche are provided for children of all age groups for Bible teaching applicable to their age. ## **Midweek Bible Study and prayer meeting** Meetings specifically for Bible Study and prayer occur weekly within the church building on a Wednesday evening. The prayer meetings are to encourage open prayer for the church, the community, the world and for each other. These meetings are open to all. ## **Children and Youth Work** The church run weekly Jets (ages 4-9 ) and Club (ages 10-16) for children and young people during school term time. These provide games, activities and Christian teaching and are well attended by children from the community in addition to children of families who worship at the church. An annual holiday Bible Club and Family Fun Day is held to encourage new children and families to come into the church. ## **Lifetimes meeting** Meetings for older people are held regularly during the year for a time of friendship, fellowship and to listen to a guest speaker. Many from outside the local area attend this meeting , however people from the local community are invited and welcome to attend. ## **Outreach and Mission** Carley Evangelical Baptist Church supports various missionary and missionary organisations with worldwide interest and speakers are invited to provide updates and information of their work. The church supports and is involved with local community including activities outside of the church. A ladies coffee morning is open for women to stop and chat as they pass the church. Other local community activities include taking a Christmas Carol Service in a local old people’s home, participating in the Parks Day, the Big Local, supporting the local community in learning English and obtaining employment. In addition the church is involved with outreach to local University overseas students through an International Cafe. ## **Contact with other churches** Carley Evangelical Baptist Church maintains regular contact with other Leicester churches and will share in joint services two or three times a year. ## **Church Operation and Management** All church activities are led and supported by volunteers from within the church who are DBS checked and receive training as appropriate. During the year, the Church Trustees continue to review specific legislations and guidance, as they may affect the church to ensure compliance and identify areas where improvements and changes are required, as part of overall risk management . There were no serious incidents during the year ending 31[st] December 2020. ## **Finances** The finances of the church are as recorded in the Statement of Accounts. The church income comes from the regular giving and donations by church members and congregation through which all financial commitments of the church are met and allows the provision to support missionary work. The Church Trustees constantly review the level of funds and seek to ensure sufficient is carried forward to meet anticipated expenditures necessary to enable the church to continue its activities and to maintain the property in good condition. ## **Declaration** The trustees declare that they have approved the above trustee’s report. Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees. Signature:- SMH Stephen Mark Hardy Date:- 02/06/21 Carley Evangelical Baptist Church Incomo & Ex endFture for tho Year Endl 31st Decomber 2020 2019 In¢om• Wee￿Y OfferlrtrJs General t)onations Interest receivabie Gfft Ald$ Tax Recovwable on Gift Aid 10232 12 5939 4985 17809 13 10389 Less Transfer of 10% lo HOMF Transfer of 2% to STMF 1781 356 2553 511 2137 15672 3064 22484 Add:. Other Incom• specif￿ Gifts Tovrdrds Missionarie5 1300 16972 3372 25856 Lau:. Expendlture Travel Expenses Visiting Preachers Expenses Lighting & Heating Repairs & Equipment Insurance & Rates Caretaking Postage, Telephone, Statlonary & Computer Expenses PrTh)b'ng, Duplicating & Advwtising FIEC Legd & Professional Family Church l Youth Work COVID Expenses Paid onto Mi3sionarfes 81 1348 3203 77173 e(NJ 7219 2628 39 476 1315 857 1702 2302 20549 3372 92968 Shortlall for the Y•ar -3577 -671 Carley Evangelical Baptist Church Balance Sho01 as at 31st DgGgmbor 2020 2019 Flxed Assets Church Building & Car Park @ cost Shop Building @ cost Church Heaters Equipment 54260 12343 54260 12343 66603 Current Assets Debtors & PrepayThents Cash at Bank and In Hand NatK)nal Savirrfjs Investment Account 6733 51375 1638 59746 57725 1626 66033 Current Liabiliti05 Credllors & Acc¥ued Charges 105 512 Currwt Assets I￿5 Curront Llabllftl¢8 65S21 132124 Re ent•d b Trustees Fund Speclal Reserve FuThd (See Note 1 below) Mini Bus Renwal Fund General Fund (See Note 2 below) Building Fund Account Home & Overseas Missionary FurKI (See Note 3 b8lrAv ) Short Terms Mlsslonary Fund 54589 54589 837 67643 837 73819 3175 2879 132124 Notss to the P£counts 1- Sp8cial Reserve Fund Bdance brought fonyard Transfer to General Fund Balance carrfed forward 6552 552 2- General Fund Balance brought forward Transfer lo Missronary Fund Surklus for the Year Ba￿n¢t Carrigj forward 73819 -2599 -3577 67643 140931 47112 73819 > Home & Ckneas Mis3￿nary Fund Balance brought forward Transfer of 10% from Weekly Offering Transfer from General Fund Payments from the Fund Balance Carrled forward 1781 2599 2553 77 -2630 Independent Examin¢rls Report I report on the accounts of Carley Evangelical Baptlst Church for the period ending 31 December 2020 which are set out on pages I to 2. Responsibilities of Trusteej and examlner Cbureh officers. Ln their capacity as Irustees, ar¢ r¢stK>nsible for preparation of the accounts and they eA)n8ider that an audit is not required for this year under section 144 of th¢ Charites Act 2011 (the Chatities Act} and that an independent examination is needed. Responsibility of Independent ExRminer It is my responsibility to: . - examine the a¢¢ounts under section 145 of the Charities ACL - to follow the prothlures laid down in the g¢nerdl DiTeclions given by the Charity Commission (under section 145{5)(b) of the Charities ACL - to state whether particular matters have com¢ to my attention. Bvdsis of Independent examiner 's report My examination was Ca￿led out in accordance with general Directions ￿Ven by the Clwity Commission. An Cxamination includes a review of the accounting records kcpt by the church and a comparison of the acwunts present¢d with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts and seeking explanations from church officers concerning any such mattcts. The procedures undertaken do not provid¢ all the ¢Trud¢nce that would b¢ requir&1 in an audit, and consequently no opinion is given as to whdh¢r the ac(x)unts present a Ynie and faif view and the report is limited to those matters set out in the statement b¢low. Independent examlner's statement In connection with my examination, no nmtter has come to my attention . wbith gives m¢ reasonable cause to believe that in, any material r¢spect, the requirements: to kecp accounting records in accordance with srftion 13(bfthe Charites Act. and to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and comply with the accounting requirements of the Charities Act have not been met. or 2. to whid¥ in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper und¢rstanding of the accounts to be reached. Signed........... Address: 16 Goulton Crescfflt, Desford, Leicester, LE9 9DR