## **Shepherd Drive Baptist Church Ipswich Charity No 1183504** **Annual Report Year Ending March 31[st] 2022** 1 ## **Trustees’ Annual Report for the period** **From 1[st] April 2021 To 31[st] March 2022 Charity name: Shepherd Drive Baptist Church Charity registration number: 1183504** ## **Objectives and Activities** **----- Start of picture text -----**
SORP
reference
Summary of the Para 1.17 The principal purpose of the charity
purposes of the charity is the advancement of the Christian
as set out in its faith. As a church we want to share
governing document both the word and love of God
locally in the community we serve
and also worldwide.
Summary of the main Para 1.17 Please see accompanying report
activities in relation to and 1.19
those purposes for the
public benefit, in
particular, the
activities, projects or
services identified in
the accounts.
Statement confirming Para 1.18 All trustees are aware and adhere
whether the trustees to the guidance issued by the
have had regard to the Charity Commission on public
guidance issued by the benefit
Charity Commission on
public benefit
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2 ## **Additional information** **----- Start of picture text -----**
SORP
reference
SDBC does not make grants but
Policy on grant making Para 1.38 does make regular gifts from its
charitable “compassion fund”.
Policy on social n/a
investment including Para 1.38
program related
investment
Contribution made by Please see accompanying report
volunteers Para 1.38
Other
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## **Achievements and Performance** **----- Start of picture text -----**
SORP reference
During the year, overall, the
membership of the church grew and,
as at 31 [st] March 2022, there were 76
people in membership (compared to 72
Summary of the main
as at 31 [st] March 2021).
achievements of the
charity, identifying the Para 1.20
Average attendance at worship
difference the charity’s
services has largely been restored and
work has made to the
maintained during the year, with
circumstances of its people returning to worship post-Covid.
beneficiaries and any
wider benefits to Our children’s work, Toddler Group and
society as a whole. other community events have also
gradually recovered after the impact of
Covid-19 and we have been
encouraged by the numbers of people
who returned to our services, study
groups and other activities.
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3 A number of church members give their time supporting the Oasis English Language School based in Ipswich. We also look to the needs of the community and try to help as we are able/have opportunity with compassionate/practical assistance. ## **Additional information** **----- Start of picture text -----**
Achievements against Please see accompanying report.
objectives set The primary objectives (to share
both the word and love of God
Para 1.41 locally in the community we serve
and also worldwide) have been met
this year to the best of our ability.
Performance of Please see accompanying report.
fundraising activities Our overall financial position has
against objectives set continued to improve this year and
we have been greatly encouraged
Para 1.41 by the funds given / raised towards
our building project.
Investment n/a
performance against
objectives
Para 1.41
Other
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4 ## **Financial Review** **----- Start of picture text -----**
Review of the charity’s Para 1.21 Please see accompanying report.
financial position at the Our overall financial position has
end of the period continued to improve this year as a
result of increased income from
congregational giving and the
careful control of costs. This has
resulted in a year-end surplus of
£25,207
Statement explaining Para 1.22 In line with guidelines from the
the policy for holding Charities Commission, the Trustees
reserves stating why maintain reserves to enable the
they are held Church to function effectively and
protect its ability to meet its
obligations in the event of a decline
in our income or a major cost.
The Trustees have determined that
the appropriate level of reserves to
be set aside is in the range of
£20,000, which represents
approximately 3 months of
expenditure. This reserve is covered
by funds in our Future Ministries
Fund.
Additional reserves are currently
held to meet the future costs of our
church building extension project.
Amount of reserves Para 1.22 Circa £20,000 (see above)
held
Reasons for holding Para 1.22 n/a
zero reserves
Details of fund Para 1.24 None
materially in deficit
Explanation of any Para 1.23 n/a
uncertainties about the
charity continuing as a
going concern
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## **Additional information** Please see accompanying report. Congregational giving provides the The charity’s principal majority of income for the day-to- 5 **----- Start of picture text -----**
sources of funds day running costs of the church.
(including any Para 1.47 This is augmented by donations
fundraising) received from the public towards
the costs of running our programme
of activities.
Investment policy and Para 1.46 n/a
objectives including
any social investment
policy adopted
A description of the Restrictions imposed which would
principal risks facing prevent us actively pursuing our
the charity Para 1.46 charity objectives. A major
reduction in church members
resulting in significantly lower levels
of income. Major unexpected costs.
Other
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6 ## **Structure, Governance and Management** **----- Start of picture text -----**
Description of charity’s
trusts:
Type of governing Para 1.25 Trust deed
document
How is the charity Para 1.25 CIO
constituted?
Trustee selection Para 1.25 The trustees are appointed by the
methods including church members and hold office
details of any under the constitution and rules of
constitutional the CIO.
provisions e.g. election
to post or name of any
person or body entitled
to appoint one or more
trustees
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You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
Policies and procedures
adopted for the
induction and training Para 1.51
of trustees
Please see accompanying report.
The church is served by its
The charity’s Trustees which include two elders
organisational who are appointed by the church
structure and any Para 1.51 to lead the fellowship. Elders are
wider network with accountable to the fellowship and
which the charity appointed by the members of the
works church.
The Church is a member of the
Association of Grace Baptist
Churches (East Anglia) Ltd, and a
participating/supporting church of
Grace Baptist Mission. The church
also actively supports “Caring for
life” (A Leeds-based charity
working with vulnerable adults)
and the Oasis English language
school, based in Ipswich.
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7 Relationship with any Para 1.51 related parties Other ## **Reference and Administrative details** **----- Start of picture text -----**
Charity name Shepherd Drive Baptist Church
Other name the charity
uses
Registered charity 1183504
number
Charity’s principal Laburnum Close, Pinewood, Ipswich IP8 3SL
address
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8 ## **Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity** **----- Start of picture text -----**
Name of person (or
Dates acted if
body) entitled to
Trustee name Office (if any) not for whole
appoint trustee (if
year
any)
Simon Minister and Elder Church Members
1
Robinson
Peter Newton Co-minister and Church Members
2
Elder
Christine Youth / Ladies Church Members
3
Robinson Worker and Deacon
Sheryl Brett Minute Secretary Church Members
4
and Deacon
Alan Durrant Treasurer and Church Members
5
Deacon
6 Debbie Cook Deacon Church Members
7 William Cates Deacon Church Members
8 Gary Haseman Deacon Church Members
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
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Corporate trustees – names of the directors at the date the report was approved **Director name** **N/A** 9 Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity **Trustee name Dates acted if not for whole year N/A Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others** Description of the None assets held in this capacity Name and objects of the charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects Details of arrangements for safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity’s own assets ## **Additional information** ## **Names and addresses of advisers** **Type of Name Address adviser** Mrs. Jane Everest 18 Henley Road, Ipswich IP1 3SL Independen ACA t examiner 10 **Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information)** N/A ## **Exemptions from disclosure** Reason for non-disclosure of key personnel details **N/A** ## **Other optional information** **N/A** 11 ## Contents **Page** Legal and Administrative Information 13 Trustees Annual Report 14 - 23 Independent Examiner’s Report 24 ## **Shepherd Drive Baptist Church** 12 ## **Legal and Administrative Information** **Registered Address** Laburnum Close Pinewood Ipswich IP8 3SL **Trustees** Mr. Simon Robinson (Minister) Mr. Peter Newton (Minister) Mrs. Sheryl Brett (Minute Secretary) Mr. Alan Durrant (Treasurer) Mrs. Debbie Cook Mrs. Christine Robinson Mr. William Cates Mr. Gary Haseman **Property Trustees** The Association of Grace Baptist Churches (East Anglia) Ltd **Bankers** CAF Bank Ltd 25 Kings Hill Avenue Kings Hill West Malling Kent ME19 4JQ **Independent Examiner** Mrs Jane Everest ACA 18 Henley Road Ipswich IP1 3SL ## **Report of the Trustees of Shepherd Drive Baptist Church for the year end to 31 March 2022** 13 The Trustees of Shepherd Drive Baptist Church, Ipswich, have pleasure in presenting their Annual Report for the year ended 31 March 2022. The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the Statement of Recommended Practice (SORP) “Accounting and Reporting by Charities” as they apply to smaller charities. ## **Trustees** The Church is constituted as a Charitable Incorporated Organisation. The trustees named on page 3 have served throughout the year, having been appointed as trustees on registration of the church as a CIO. They are appointed by the members and hold office under the constitution and rules of the CIO. The trustees are the deacons and elders of the Church. During the past year Simon Robinson, Christine Robinson and Peter Newton are the only trustees who have been paid as full or part-time workers for the church. The trustees are responsible for the control and management of the Church and are appointed by the members of the Church. Jackamans Solicitors holds the title deeds of the Church Property on behalf of The Association of Grace Baptist Churches (East Anglia) Ltd. ## **Structure, Governance and Management** The Charity is governed by an Approved Governing Document. Members of the Church are accepted and received in accordance with the Constitution, which requires them to have been publicly baptised on the profession of faith in Jesus Christ. Our Members’ Meetings normally take place at least four times per year and have responsibility for the overall policy of the church. In accordance with the Constitution, there are eight Trustees appointed by the church, two of which are the Elders of the church (who have also been appointed by the Members) and are responsible for the dayto-day running of the church’s work and witness, and the financial and legal aspects of the charity. All members are encouraged to play 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 Meetings 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. ## **Afliations** The Church is a member of the Association of Grace Baptist Churches (East Anglia) Ltd, and a participating/supporting church of Grace Baptist Mission. 14 ## **Objectives and Activities** The principal purpose of the charity is the advancement of the Christian faith. As a church we want to share both the word and love of God locally in the community we serve and also worldwide. In order to achieve the principal objective as set out above, the Church provides a variety of activities both for its membership and the wider community. The aim is to show the love of Jesus Christ in both word and deed and to encourage 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. Our main service usually takes place each Sunday at 11.00 am and will include singing, prayer and a Bible talk. During this service there is also a children’s programme of activities which runs in parallel. At the end of our Sunday service there is time to chat over tea/coffee, giving us the opportunity to further encourage each other and to get to know each other better. The church seeks to be a friendly and welcoming community and anybody is free to attend our main worship service and any of the other meetings we hold. However, members’ meetings are limited to those who are in membership. On the first Sunday of each month, we meet for a time of prayer during the evening. In addition, on the third Sunday in most months we hold a Communion service followed by a fellowship tea. There are also occasional services at other times which are advertised on the Church Notice Board and the website (www.sdbc.org.uk). The Church runs a series of Bible study/prayer groups during the week to encourage growth in faith and discipleship. These are held both at the church and in the homes of some members, and further details of these can be obtained from the Elders, or at the Sunday worship service. The Church also runs a Parent and Toddler Group which meets in the Church premises on Wednesday mornings. This aims to support families in the community, providing a safe environment for young children to play and demonstrating the love of Jesus Christ. From time to time the Church runs courses for people interested in discovering more about Christianity, entitled ‘Christianity Explored’. For the older generation, we provide a fellowship group known as “Senior Moments” which takes place once a month and also a Ladies’ fellowship group which meets fortnightly. We also run a monthly “Coffee, Craft & Chat” group for women, social evenings for men/women and have a walking club that meets periodically during the year. The Church runs two weekly events for Young People on Wednesday and Friday evenings, as well as our periodic “Messy Church” family events held on Saturday mornings. 15 The Church operates robust systems to ensure that all people working with children and vulnerable adults are appropriately vetted and CRB-checked. 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 measure the success of its programme by numbers only, (including financial numbers) but also in less tangible ways, such as strengthening fellowship and encouraging growth in people’s faith. The Trustees recognise that these are difficult to measure, but believe that 2021/22 was a positive year in the life of the Church. However, it was also a year that was impacted to a degree by Covid-19 which resulted in some church activities being suspended or run virtually to protect members of the church and the wider fellowship. During the year, overall, the membership of the church grew and, as at 31[st] March 2022, there were 76 people in membership (compared to 72 as at 31[st] March 2021). Average attendance at worship services has largely been restored and maintained during the year, with people returning to worship post-Covid. Our children’s work, Toddler Group and other community events have also gradually recovered after the impact of Covid-19 and we have been encouraged by the numbers of people who returned to our services, study groups and other activities. The Church seeks to support local, national and worldwide charities, both prayerfully and financially. On this front, a number of church members give their time supporting the Oasis English Language School based in Ipswich. We also look to the needs of the community and try to help as we are able/have opportunity with compassionate/practical assistance. As a Church, we look to the Lord as we progress with our Building Project, which commenced this year. This involves some extensions to our current building which are needed as the Church has continued to grow and also to provide additional storage space. The building contactors have made good progress with the project this year and it is anticipated that this will be fully completed in the next financial year. We are grateful to God for the way He has provided the necessary funds for this project to progress and these are reflected in this year’s accounts. ## **Financial Review** The Church continues to raise the funds necessary to carry on its regular activities from within its own Membership and congregation. The Church is heavily dependent on its Membership working as volunteers in all aspects of the church’s activities. 16 The members of the church have also given significantly towards the costs of the Church Building Project, which, in addition, has benefitted from gifts, grants and loan finance from a number of other organisations and sources. In recent years, the Church’s expenditure has been greater than income, and this resulted in reliance on our Reserve Fund. This trend needed to be addressed and a number of our members responded to meet this need, with some either starting to give via standing order and others increasing their existing giving. Our overall financial position has continued to improve this year as a result of these steps and the careful control of costs. During the year, we received General Fund income of £109,438 with expenditure of £84,231. This resulted in an overall surplus for the year of £25,207. After making a contribution of £12,000 to our church building fund, this resulted in a balance of £33,212 in our General Fund. We have agreed as a church membership to use a portion of this surplus to make a further contribution to our church building project. The total amounts of funds received during the year amounted to £341,771 reflecting the generous giving to the building fund and the grants that were received. At the year-end the Total Assets were £130,283. This figure is lower than the previous financial year (£217,561) and reflects the net cost of the Building Project to date. A number of gifts have continued to be made from our Compassion Fund this year. This fund has benefitted from grant monies received which have enabled us to provide a greater level of compassionate assistance than in previous years. We are grateful to God for this provision and the ability to help those in need in our community. ## **Reserves Policy** In line with guidelines from the Charities Commission, the Trustees set up a Reserves Policy to enable the Church to function effectively and protect its ability to meet its obligations in the event of a decline in our income or a major cost. The Trustees have determined that the appropriate level of reserves to be set aside is in the range of £20,000, which represents approximately 3 months of expenditure. 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