Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From 1/1/2021 Period start date To 31/12/2021 Period end date
Charity name: Bristol Chinese Baptist Church
Charity registration number: 1184917
Objectives and Activities
| Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document |
To advance the Christian religion in accordance with BCBC’s beliefs as set out in the Statement of Faith To preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to teach the doctrines of the Christian faith as set forth in the Holy Scriptures, giving attention, though not exclusively, to the Mandarin speaking Chinese in and around Bristol. To be a spiritual home for Chinese Christians to worship and serve the Triune God, and to have fellowship in the context of their special needs. To promote the Worldwide Mission of Jesus Christ in evangelism. |
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| Summary of the main activities in relation to those purposes for the public benefit, in particular, the activities, projects or services identified in the accounts. |
Provide Sunday service for all church members and broader Chinese community Run Bible study groups / fellowships: 4 family groups, 1 student group Provide Sunday school for children of church families Evangelical work among university students from China. Support Christian mission organisations financially |
| Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit |
Trustees have had regards to the guidance |
Achievements and Performance
| Summary of the main achievements of the charity, identifying the difference the charity’s work has made to the circumstances of its beneficiaries and any wider benefits to society as a whole. |
As an independent church, BCBC is funded solely by church members’ offerings (tithe). Our objective is to further the Christian belief among the Chinese community by running regular Sunday worship, evangelical work among Chinese community and guiding members’ spiritual growth based on God’s Word through group Bible study. 2021 has been impacted by the corona virus pandemic. We have provided our Sunday service on Zoom before August and hybrid service (both in the church and online) after August. We never missed one service. Family Bible study groups have been taking place regularly on Zoom. There were also quite a few students and family members who joined the church through our evangelical ministry. |
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Financial Review
| Review of the charity’s financial position at the end ofthe period |
BCBC is in a good financial position at the end of 2021. We have no debts and good savings in the bank |
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| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held |
Preparing for future full-time ministry worker employment. Future church building purchase |
| Amount of reserves held | £255,262 |
| Reasons for holding zero reserves |
N/a |
| Details of fund materially in deficit |
N/a |
| Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern |
N/a |
Additional information (optional)
You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
Members’ offering (tithings) The charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising) N/a Investment policy and objectives including any social investment policy adopted No risk A description of the principal risks facing the charity None Other
Structure, Governance and Management
| Descriptionofcharity’s trusts: | Board of Elders andDeacons |
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| Type of governing document (trust deed,royalcharter) |
Constitution |
| How is the charity constituted? (e.g unincorporated association, CIO) |
Constitution approved by members by vote |
| Trustee selection methods including details of any constitutional provisions e.g. election to post or name of any person or body entitled to appoint one or more trustees |
As per Church Constitution Article 7.1 |
Reference and Administrative details
| Charity name | Bristol Chinese Baptist Church |
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| Other name the charity uses | |
| Registered charity number | 1184917 |
| Charity’s principal address | Alma Church, 29 Alma Road, Bristol BS8 2ES |
Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
| 1 2 3 4 |
Trustee name | Office (if any) | Dates acted if not for whole year | Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint trustee(if any) |
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| Congli Liu | Vice Chair | |||
| Jun Yang | Deacon | |||
| Tongyi Guo | Deacon | |||
Declarations
The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.
Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees
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Signature(s)
04/11/2022
04/11/2022
X Congli Liu X Jun Yang
Congli Liu Jun Yang
Vice Chair Deacon
Signed by: 10148b7f-ab99-4398-8242-7e295be42594 Signed by: 10148b7f-ab99-4398-8242-7e295be42594
Full name(s) Congli Liu Jun Yang
Position (eg Secretary,
Deacon
Chair, etc) [Vice Chair ]
Date
4/11/2022
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Bristol Chinese Baptist Church
Receipts and Payment (1/1/2021 - 31/12/2021)
| Receipts收入 Main Offering 主日奉献 Bank direct credit offering 银行转账奉献 Gift aid refund 收入稅返还 Other income 其他收入 Total Receipts 总收入 |
全年至今为止 YTD 0.00 27,334.55 0.00 0.00 27,334.55 |
全年的预算 Annual budget |
与预算差额 Difference (1,000.00) (7,665.45) 0.00 0.00 (8,665.45) |
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| 1,000.00 35,000.00 0.00 36,000.00 |
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| Payments支出 Staff salary & expenses 同工薪金和开支 Church Rental 教会租堂费 Additional contribution to Alma Alma额外奉献 Speakers' fees 讲員费 Speakers' expenses 讲員开支 Refreshments 茶点 Stationery & printing 文具和打印 Sunday service expenses 主日开支小計 Equipment purchase 设备购置 Audio, video, books, etc. 影音材料、书籍等 Website, licence, etc. 网站、版权费等 Church Insurance 教会保险 Miscellaneous 杂项 Operational expenses 运作开支小计 Conference and training 营会和培训开支 Student Ministry 学生事工 Sunday school 主日学 Care & visit 关顾、探访 Evengelical & Outreach expenses福音、外展 Music worship team 音乐敬拜组 Other ministry 其他事工 Minisrty expenses sub-total 事工开支小計 COCM Overseas Campus Magzine 海外校园杂志 OMF Missionary expenses sub-total 宣教支持小计 Totalpayment 总支出 Special events / festivals特別活动和节日支出(如:聚餐) |
0.00 (5,199.96) 0.00 (250.00) 0.00 0.00 (67.54) (5,517.50) 0.00 0.00 0.00 (800.03) (199.80) (441.09) (1,440.92) (1,500.00) 0.00 (8.20) (800.00) 0.00 0.00 0.00 (808.20) (8,000.00) 0.00 (21,500.00) (29,500.00) 38,766.62 |
0.00 5,200.00 0.00 1,000.00 500.00 0.00 100.00 6,800.00 1,000.00 500.00 100.00 100.00 200.00 500.00 1,400.00 2,000.00 200.00 200.00 800.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 1,200.00 3,000.00 300.00 21,500.00 24,800.00 37,200.00 |
0.00 (0.04) 0.00 (750.00) (500.00) 0.00 (32.46) (1,282.50) (1,000.00) (500.00) (100.00) 700.03 (0.20) (58.91) 40.92 (500.00) (200.00) (191.80) 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 (391.80) 5,000.00 (300.00) 0.00 4,700.00 1,566.62 |
| Surplus/(Deficit)节余／（赤字） | (11,432.07) | (1,200.00) | (10,232.07) |
Bristol Chinese Baptist Church
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Bristol Chinese Baptist Church
Statement of Assetes and Liabilities / Reserve
| Assests | 31/12/2021 | 31/12/2020 |
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| £ | £ | |
| Current account | 245079.94 | 256512.01 |
| Savings account | 10182.09 | 10181.09 |
| Total assets | 255262.03 | 266693.1 |
| General fund reserve: | ||
| Balance brought forward | 266693.1 | 266693.1 |
| Surplus/deficit for this period | -11431.07 | |
| Total reserve | 255262.03 | 266693.1 |
CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND ANO WALES Independent examinerfs report on the accounts Section A Indepondent Examinèr's Report Report to the trustw81 members of ,'s¥ th., On accounts for the year endod 12/ioil Charlty no (If any) 11849 17 8•t out on pag8s I r6POrt to the trustees on my examinatlon of the accounts of the abov8 chanty (Ihe Trusf) for the Y ended RMponslbllltl88 and ba$ls of report As the cariVs trtsstees. you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordanc6 with th8 r8quirernents of lh8 Charities A( 2011 (7heA. l rtport i) rw of my oxamklation of Ihe Trusf8 accounts carrled out under seclon 145 of the 2011 Act and in carying out my exarnination. I have follo*d am the appluble Drethns glven by the Charlty Comm188lon under 8edKJn 145(5){b) of the Act. Independent tThe charttl3 gross income exceeded £250,000 and l am qualffied to oxamlngrf• •tatem•nt undertake ts &¥amination by being a qualified member of Ilnsert name of applicab18118ted bodyIl. Debto ( ] Mnot applicable. I c(xnpl my examlnatlon. I confffm Ihat no materfal matt8r8 have come to my attention in nneCtIOn wlih thè exarrinatSon (other than that dlsclosed below ? vknl¢h gl¥es me caw to believe that In, any materlal the accountiry r8¢ords not kw kn accordarKe wlth 88ction 130 of the Charitie8 Act,. or the accounts dKJ not accord wtth accourrtww records,. or the amrts dkl not compty wth the applicable requirements conceming the fo and Mntent of accounts set (xrt in the Chartties (Accounts and Reports) Regulation5 2008 other than any wulrement that the accounts give a 'true and fairf view vthich Is not a matter consldered as part of an independent examination. I have no concems and have com8 across no other matters in connection with the examination to %thich attention shoukl be dravffl in thls report in 0er to enablg a woper urerStandIng of the accounts to be reached. Slgned: Name: Zo Relevant profes8lonal qualmcatlon(s) or body FCCA MknJxsk'p No 14fli4? IER Oct 2018
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