**Carley Evangelical Baptist Church** Wharf Street North Leicester LE1 2AB ## **Annual Report** ## **for the year ended 31[st] December 2021** **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 to 19/10/21 Co-Operative Bank – 77/79 Market Place Leicester LE1 5EW from 20/10/21 **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 2021 stands at 22. 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 2021 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 especially (but not exclusively) within the local community. The main meeting activities of the church were suspended for the first 4 months due to the Covid-19 pandemic, government guidance and as a result of the church internal risk assessments. However, Sunday morning worship services and some other meetings continued remotely by Zoom. Since between May to August 2021 “Covid Safe” Sunday morning worship, prayer meetings and other ad hoc meetings have been held within the church premises following government guidance and local risk assessments. At present, some activities as indicated below, have still been suspended / postponed due to the on-going Covid pandemic . The church currently meets every Sunday morning and on other occasions for worship and these are open for the public to attend. Other activities for children, youth and older people which are held on weekdays and regularly supported by the local community are at present suspended. ## **Sunday Worship and Sunday School.** The church holds Sunday morning public worship and expository teaching services throughout the year. These 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 morning. 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. Nb. The children and youth work was suspended during 2021 due to the Covid-19 pandemic. ## **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. The Lifetimes meeting was suspended during 2021 due to the Covid-19 pandemic. ## **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 the local community including activities outside of the church. During August 2021, an outreach event was held in the local school to build relationships and provide activities and opportunities for the community to meet together. As a result of this event, a ladies “Craft and Chatter” meeting is now held weekly during school term time at the local school and is open for women and children under school age to attend. Other local community activities include “building bridges” and relationships within the community and community organisations, a Christmas Carol Service for the community, 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 but sharing in joint services was suspended for 2021 due to the Covid-19 pandemic. ## **Church Operation and Management** All church activities are led and supported by volunteers from within the church and a missionary organisation 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 2021. ## **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. 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R￿p￿￿s{bU1ty of Indepeodeu¢ ExMiiner li is m}, rL￿￿n.81bIll1}, to: . cxamine the accounis uThJ¢r 5ethion 145 of the Charitie5 ACL lollow thc pmcedures latd down in th¢ genernl Directions givrn by the Ckwitv Commission (under Section 145(5Xb) of ihe Ch￿111¢5 ACL - to 51atc whether p4rti¢ular mat*r5 bave wme to my ￿lenti0n. Baslj of independetst eumlncr'j report Mv ex&mtn41ivn was carried out in accordance with gcDern] Directions given by the Chtirity Cornmtssion. An exami￿tIon includcs a review ol'the ￿coUntin8 records kepi by the ehur¢h and g comparison of the a¢¢ounTs prwi1￿ IhL)se records. li also inLludes consideration of any Un￿SUal iiems or disclosures in the accounts and s¢ckiDg explanwions from church offiLer5 conc¢rning any such m41*f8. The procedures undertmkcn do not provide all the cvidence would be rcquired in ￿ 8udii. 8nd consequcntly no opinion is 8iven &s lo 'hvih¢r thL' ttccounts pret£nl a'truc 8tKI fairf view and th¢ reNTrrt is limikd to th(* mallets Set oul in th¢ ststerncnt Ixlow. Indepemdenl examiner's stst¢m¢nl In conn¢ction M?th my examinaiion, no matttt has eomc lo my attention . which 8ives me rus0￿ble caus¢ lo bclicvc th&t any material th¢ requirneni¥: lo kccp accL)Wliin8 records in accordance with s￿lI0n 131)ofthe Chariles Acl; and to prepare O¢C4)unis whiih y¢cord with the a￿OuntIng records and ￿MplY with the ac¢owilin8 requirements of the Ch&rili¢5 Aci have been mel; or 2. 10 which. in my opinion. anention should be drawn in owder ￿ enable 4 proixr undcrstsnding of Ik arLoullts to be reach¢(L Signed . Address: 16 CJou]ton Cres¢enL D&8ford Leicestcr, LE9 9DR