ey EvanselKal Baptist Church Wharf Street North Leicester LEI 2AB Annual Report for the year ended 31 December 2025 Carley Evangelical Baptist Church Name:_ Charity Nufflber- 1182735 Governing Docurnentation:_ Church Constitution (approved by Charity Commission 01/04119} and Church Handbook (adopted 10/111181 Minister:_ None at present Trustees / Church Officers :_ Christopher J Baines (Dèacon until 231031251 stephen M Hardy (Secretary / Deacon) David E Harrington (Treasurer until 31112124 Deacon until 161031251 Mohanlal J Shah {Deacon / Treasurerfrorn 121011251 Christopher M Dee (Deacon until 21108125) Joel S è9gypM{Deacon / Elderfrom 071121251 Charity Commission Correspondent:_ stephen M Hardv I Willowbrook Close, Queniborough, Leicester LE7 3FW Website:_ www.carleychurch.co.uk Bank:_ Co-operative Bank- 77/79 Market Place Leicester LEI SEW Independent Examiner of Accounts:_ Mrs Susan Taylor FCCA Purposes and aims of the church. The purposes of rhe Church are for the athancement of the Chri51ian 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 Irustees, put into practice the Christian faith in accordance Ivith the Basis of Faith that will further ihe work of the church. Background The church was forme(l in 1823 ond 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 thurch is open io anyone who professes the Christian fa￿h 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 I" April 20191. The current church membership at 31" December 2025 5tand5 at 16. The provision of church leadership is by Elders and Deacons Icollettively known as Church Officefs) who are dected by the church membership. The Church Officers make decisions collettively. and certain matters as set out in the Church Handbook are decided by the Church Members at a duly convened Church Membefs Meeting. As at 31" tle(ember 2025 the church leadership consists of l Elder and 2 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 IFIECI. Main Activities We endeavour to enable people to Itve 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 ourreach work especially (but not exclusively) within the local community. The church currently meets every Sunday moming. Wednesday morning and evening and on other occasions for worship and these are open for the public to attend. Other attivities for adults (both men and ladies, and children are held during the year which are regularly attended by the local community. Sunday Worship and Sunday SclMM)I. The church holds Sunday moming 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 is provided for children of all age group5 for Bible teaching applicable to their age. Midweek Bible Study and Prnyer Meeting Meetings specificalty for Bible Study and prayer occur Week￿ within the church building on a Wednesday morning and 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. ies Craft & Chatter The church run a weekly {during school term time) ladies afternoon craft and challer time together in the local primary school. This is an opportunity to make craft items and a time for friendship and support for ladies within the local communtty. The time is open for all women and children under school age to arrend and meet to get to know one anothef. rIx￿￿rop in" The church holds a weekty (during school term time) afternoon men's time together in the St Matthews Matters Lounge. This is a time for the men to enjoy coming together to play games or just a timeto chat. It is open for all men within the community offering a time for support and friendship. English Conversation aa55e5 The church run weekly English Conversation Classes on a Monday afternoon (during school term timel in the St Matthews Matters Lounge. These classe5 are open to all adults io help 5UPPOrt both men and women in developing their spoken English Language and to develop community frieTrdships. Outreach and Mission Carley Evangelical Baptist Church supports various missionary and missionary orEanisations with worldwide interest and speakers are invited to provide updates and information of their wor The church supports and is involved wirh the local community including attivities outside of the church. During August 2025, an event (St Matthews Matters) was held in the local school to build relationships and provide activities and opporrunities for the community to meet together. Other local community activitie5 include "building bridges" and relationships within the community through cross cultural events, supporting other community organisations, visiting and meeting local people in cafes, a series of Christmas Services with lunch for the community. supponing the local community in obtaining employment, supporting children's education by hearing children read in the local primary school. Also helping to 5uppon wrth school trips and special events. In addition the church is involved %vith OLrtreach to local University overseas students through an International Cafe. Contart with other ¢hurche5 Carley Evangelical Baptist Church mainiains regular coniart with other Leicester churches many of whom suppon the St Matthews Matters week. Church Operation and Management All church activities are led and supported byvolunteers including designated Matthews Matter Community Workers from within the church and missionary organisationswho 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 improvement5 and changes are required, as parr of overall risk managemeni . There were no serious inodents during the year ending 31.1 December 2025. Finances The finances of the church are as recorded in the Statement of Accounts. The church income mainly comes from the regular giving and donations by church members and congregation through which all financial commitments of thechurch are met and allowsthe provisionto support missionarywork. The Church Trustees constantly review ihe level of funds and seek to ensure sufficieni is carried forward to meet anticipate(l expendirures necessary to enable the church to continue its attivities and to maintain the properry in good condirion. Declaration The trustees dedare that they have approved the above trustee's report. Signed on behalf of the tharity5 trustee5_ Signature:. Stephen Mark Hardv Dote=. 22105126 Carley Evangelical Baptlst Church •c•m 2024 Flx•d A•••ts Church Buikling & Car Park @ cost Shop Bu1￿1ng C￿51 542eo 12343 66603 54280 12343 CuTh•nt AM•t• Debtots & Prepayments Cash al Bank and kn HaTh 9724 32504 42228 8322 23418 31740 Curr•nt Llabllhl•8 Credilo(s & Ae