REGISTERED COMPANI, NUMBER: CE018709 {England and Wales) REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER: 1185143 Re ort of the Trustees ai)d Unaudited Financial Statements for the Year Ended 3U Se iember 2023 for Farnworth Ba tist Church Daniel Sam Limited Chartered A¢¢oiintants 61 Plodd¢r Lan¢ Farnworth Boltnn BL4 OBX
Farnivorth Ba tist Church c0lltent of the Financial Statement for the Year E.nded 30 Se tember 2023 Page Report of the Trustees Ind¢pendent Examin¢r'$ R¢port Stateinent of Financial Activities Balance Sheet Notc% to thc Financial Statcmcnt S to 13 Detailed Statement of Financial Activities 14 to 15
Farnworth Ba tist Church ort of the Trllstees for the Year Ended 30 Se tember 2023 The trnstee8 pre%ent their rert with the financial statetnenL8 of the charity for the year ended 30 September 2023. The trLJStees have adopted the provisions of AccountingF and Reportinb by Charities.. Statement of Recominend¢d PTactice applicable to charitie5 preparingF their accounts in accordaiice witli the Financial ReportingF Standard applicable in the UK and Republic ofireland {FRS 1021 (effective l January 20191. OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES Objectli'es and alms As stated in our constitution the principal puryx)se of the church is the advanceinent of the Christian faith according to the prii)¢iples of the Baptist denomination. The LhurLh also aimb to support the loLal community through the alleviation of poverty and the promotion of social juslice, Ihe provision ot educalion Ihe provision of conjmunity faLililies. The church continues to work towards its 2030 vision. We have set the following sirategic objectives which we believe will Prepare and enable the growth we want 10 see. To grow the church to 1,500 by 2030. To erve thc commiinity by impacted livc.% of 15,000 by 2030. To nurture our people through learlling and di%cipleship with a target of 750/0 engaging in activity beyond Sunday. To d¢velop our sustainability through building our reserves, maintaining ¢xternal accreditation and investing in our p¢ople. Public benefit Th¢ board of trustc¢s is satisficd with th¢ p¢rfomiancc of th¢ Charity during th¢ y¢ar and in planning th¢ activiti¢s th¢ trustees have had regaid to the Chaiity Commission's guidance on public benefit. ACHIEVEMEI NT AND PERFORMANCE Charitable activities The activities, achiei'ements and performance of the church for the year ended 30 September 2023, as well as the plan5 for the year ahead, aTe set out in the enclosed impact report. Page I
Farnworth Ba tist Church ort of the Trllstees for the Year Ended 30 Se tember 2023 FINANCIAL REN'IEW Prillcipal funding 50urce5 The Church raise5 inost of the general fijnds it need5 to carry on its activitie5 fr0]n within its membership and congTe¥Fation. The Churcli is also heavily dependent on its. Ineinbership and congrebFation '0[king a5 volunteer5 in all aspects of the church's activities. Given the cutrent economic conditions and tlie demobFraphic of the local area we are encourabwed by the bFenerosity of our Inembership and conblressation. We have continued to promote regulaT ¥ivin¥ by 51aiidin¥F oidei to our church inembers. The Church is dependent 01) grdnt income to support much of its work ii) the community. Income has been boosted by the lollowii)g-. Archer Trust {Anti-poverty} Duchy of LancasieT (Wellbeing) Duchy of Lancaster (Foodbank) Trussell Trust (Advice and Guidance) Trussell Trust (Foodbankl Message Trust (Edenl Northwest Baptist Association {Ministry) National Loiiery Awards for All (Project staft) lulia and Hans Raiising Trn8t Bolton CVS (ESOLI Sir James and Lady Scott Tst IW¢llbeingl Bolton Coiincil (Warni Spa¢e) Ciarficld Wc8ti)n Foiindation (Advi¢¢ and Guidanc¢) Making a Diffcrcnc¢ (Foodbank) Forever Maiichester {C05t of Living Support) Stewardship Iwarii) Spaces) Bolton Togethei IC05t of Living) Peoples Health Trust (Advice and Guidance) Coalfield5 Regeneratioii trust Onward (Jereiniah ProjeLtI Bolton CVS (Foodbank} £2.000 £600 £3.000 £17.462 £12,525 £1 O,(X)O £10,301 £7,150 £3,000 £2,440 £10,0 £400 £5,000 £1,000 £1,250 £12,000 £5,000 £2.500 £6.947 In addition. tl)e cl)uich l)as developed piojects in ordet to generate income which tsffset some of the costs of the PTOVlSlOn. Pro ect The Well Coffee Shop Acorn AP Reneivable Energy (Solar PV} Room Hire and Conferences Jncome Generdttd £40,059 £14.877 £2.547 £7.710 Reserves policy Th¢ trustccs hav¢ considcrcd thc l¢vcl of rcs¢rv¢s thcy wish io rctain, appropriatc to thc charity's nccds. Th¢ trustccs aim to hold rc%crvc8 in thc Gcncral Fund, as a minimuni, cquii'alcnt to thrce manth's rcgular CxpCndirc {cxeluding prnjcct%l, i.c. £24,000. R¢s¢rves of this l¢v¢l arc suffici¢nt to ¢n3blc the Church to fiLnction ¢ffectivcly for th¢ coming y¢ar. STRUCTURE, C.OVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT Governing doeument The charity governed by it% con%titution adopted on 3 September 2019 and con%titiites a Charitable Incorporated Orgaiiisatiot] (CIO) as defined by the Charities Act 2011. It is a inember of the Baptist Uiiion of GTeat Britain at]d occupies premises whicli aTe held in tnist by the Baptist Union Corporation Ltd. Page 2
Farnworth Ba tist Church ort of the Trllstees for the Year Ended 30 Se tember 2023 STRUCTURE, GOI'ERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT RecruitellI and #ppointment of new trll5tees The rnanabFernent of the charity is the responsibility of the trustees who are elected by the church under the tetms of the Constitution. ChaTily TnJ5tee5 (except for Ih05e in ministerial office) aTe appointed for an initial three-ye&r terin with the opportunity to be noniinated foi reappointment at the end of each thiee-year teTm. Jolin MiddlebrougFlI and Christopher Cox were re-elected a5 trustees at tlie AGM on 4 May 2022. Oladimeji Ojeriiiola was also elected to seive as a trustee at the same nieeting. Elizabeth Lawrence was elected as a trustee at the members. meeting of 26 April 2023. From May 2018, John Bradbury. Helen Bradbury. and Gail Scholes are trustees with ministerial oflice and are trustees as loiig as they hold offiLe with the chaiity. Organisational strncturc The church is a Charitsble Incorporated Organisation (CIO) with trustees appointed by a meeting of members. Each trustee is provided with copies of the constituiion, accounts, and minutes, and made aware of the leg31 responsibilities they are accepting on appointment. Induction and training of new trustees The trustees receive a c.harity Commission trustee guidance booklet and attend a trustee training Course at an early opportunity. Risk management The trustees have a duty to idcntify and review the risks to which the charity is exposed and to et]sure appropriate controls arc in placc to prol'idc rcasonablc as811rancc against fraud and crror. Thc tnist¢cs ar¢ sati%fi¢d that systcms arc in pla¢¢ to managc risks that havc b¢¢n id¢ntificd. Pa>ments to trustees The following payments were made to Trllstees.. Rev John Bradbury- Stipend, housing costs, pension contributions and expense5 totalling £44,646. Rev H¢ltn BTiidbury - Stipend, pension LvntributlU]IS dnd txpenseb totallin¥ £6.233. Rev Gail Scholes- Stipend, pensitsn contributions and expenses toL411ing £11,659. The church has established a remuneiation coinmittee to oversee all stipend and salary matters. Trustees declare an interest whenevei financial matteTS are discussed aiid absent tliemselves frtsin the ineeting ivhen their own reinunerdtion is discussed. REFERENCE ATriD ADMIiNISTIL4TJVE DETAILS Registered Company number CEOI 8709 (England and Wales) Registered Charity number 1185143 Registered office The Well Trafford Street Farnworth Bolton BL4 7PQ Page 3
Farnworth Ba tist Church ort of the Trllstees for the Year Ended 30 Se tember 2023 Trustee5 Rev l Bradbury MA Rev H G Bradbury CTCOX J Middlebrough Rev G Scholes Dr O OjeTiiiola E LawirenLe {appoii)ted 26.4.231 Independent Examiner Dai)iel Sam Liinited Charteied AcLountants 61 Plodder Lane Famivorth Bolton BL4 OBX Bank¢rs Virgin Money 17-21 Oxford Strcct Bolton BLI IRD Approv¢d by ord¢r of thc board of trust¢¢s on 26, Jwi¢ 2024 and sign¢d on its b¢half by.. Rev J Bradbury MA - Trustee Page 4
Indc ¢nd¢nl Exatnin¢r's R¢ Farnwortli Ba ort to thc Tryst¢¢s of Independent examiner's report to the trllstees of Farnworth Baptl5t Church ('the CIO,) I report to thc charity trllstecs on my exajninatioji of the accounts of the CIO for the year ended 30 September 2023. Re5ponsibilitie5 and basis of report As the Lharity'5 trustee5 of the CIO you are re5pon5ible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requiretnent5 of the Charities Act 2011 I'the Act,). I report in respect of iny exainination of youi charity'5 accounts a5 carried out undeT Section 145 of the Act. In caTryin¥ out iny examination I l)ave followed the Diiectioris given by the Charity ComTlli5sion under section 145(51 {b} of the Act. Jndcptndent cxaminer's statement Since your charity's gross income exceeded £250,(X)O your exaininer must be a member ot a listed body. I can coi)finn that l am qualified to undertake the examination because l am a registered inember of the ICAEW which is one of the listed bodies. I have completed my examination. I confirni Ihat no matters have come to my aitention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe.. accounting reclirds ivere not kept in respect of the CIO as required by section 130 of the A¢t- or the a¢counts do noi accord with those records,. or the accounts have not been prepared in accordance with the methods and principles of the Statement of Rccommendcd Practicc for accounting and rcporting by charitics (applicablc to charitic% prcparing thcir accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Irelalld (FRS 102)). I have no concerns and have come across no other Jnatters in connection M'ith the examination to which attention should b¢ drawn in this pOrt in ord¢r to ¢nablc a proper llndcr%landing of thc accounts to bc rcachcd. Gracian Daniel-skun ACA Daiiiel Sam Limited Charteitd Accountants. 61 Plodder Lane Famivorth Bolion BL4 OBX Date.. Jul 4, 2024 Page 5
Farnworth Ba tist Church Statement of Financial Activities for the Year Ended 30 Se tember 2023 30.9.23 Total funds 30.9.22 Total fund5 Unre%tTlCted fund Re%tticted funds Notes INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM Donation5 and lesFacies 79,601 176,051 255,652 207.038 Charltable aetlvltles Acorn education support Coffee shop 14,877 40,059 14,877 40,059 39.505 19,813 Investment income 10,502 10,502 9.431 Total 145,039 176,051 321,090 275.787 EXPENDITURE ON Charitable #etivities Mission Ministry Upkeep of chuTch premises Administration 65,938 55,670 15,032 1,707 189,663 12,480 664 5,997 255,61)1 68,150 15,696 7,704 190,063 53,890 15.682 4,122 Other 12,047 2.626 14,673 12,68.3 Total 150 394 211430 361824 276 440 NET INCOMEI(EXPENDITURE) (5,3551 (35,379} (40,734} 16531 Transfers between funds 10 Net movement in funds 15,3551 (35,379) (40,734} 16531 RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS Total funds brought forward 263,127 66,703 329,830 330,483 TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD 257,772 31,324 289,096 329,830 The notes fonn part of these filncial statements Page 6
Farnworth Ba tist Church Balance Sheet 30Se tember 2023 30.9.23 Total funds 30.9.22 Total fund5 Unre%tTlCted fund Re%tticted funds Notes FIXED ASSETS Tan¥Fible asset5 239.758 4.529 244.287 257.380 CURRENT ASSETS Debtors Cash at bank and in hand 770 27,383 770 54,178 1,814 74,291 26,795 28,153 26,795 54,948 76,105 CREDITORS Amounts fallin¥ due within one year (10,1391 110,1391 13,6551 NET CURRENT ASSETS TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES 257,772 31,324 2S9,096 329,830 CREDITORS Amounts falling due after more than one year NET AS8ET8 257,772 31,324 289,096 329,830 FUNDS Unrestricted funds Restricted funds 10 257,772 31,324 263,127 66,703 TOTAL FUNDS 289 096 329 830 The financial statenients were approved by the Board of Trllstee5 and authori5ed for issue on 26, June 2024 and were signed on its behalf by.. J Bradbury MA - Trustee J Middlebrough Trustee C T Cox- Trustee O Ojerinola- Trustee The notes fonn part of these filncial statements Page 7
Farnworth Ba tist Church Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 30 Se tember 2023 ACCOUNTJiSG POLJCIES Basis of preparing the finantial statements The financial sthteinents of the CLO: which 15 a public benefit entity under FRS 102, have been prepared in accordance with the Charities SORP {FRS 1021 'AccountinbT and Reportlnb by Charitle5'. StAteinent of Recoinmended Practice applicable to charities preparinbT theiraccoiint5 in accordance with the Financial Reporting Staiidard applicable in tl)e UK and Repiiblic of Jreland IFRS 1021 (effective I lanuary 2019)., Financial Reporting Standard 102 'The Financial Reporting Siai)dard applicable in the UK and Republic ol. Jrelalld,. The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention. Ineome All inLome is reLognised in the Statemeiit of FinanLial ALtivities onLe the Lhaiity has entitlement tts the funds, it is PTobable that Ihe income will be reLeived and thc amounl Lan be measured reliably. Expenditure Liabilities are recognised as expenditure as soon as there is a legal or constructive Libligation committing the charity to that expenditure, it is probable ihat a transfer of economic benefits .111 be required in settlemeni and the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably. Expenditure is accounted for on an accruals basis and has been classified under headings that aggregate all cost related to the ¢ategory. Where costs cannot be directly attributcd to particular hcading8 thcy havc bccn allocated to activitic8 on a ba%i8 consi%tcnt with thc usc of resource%. Grants offered siibject to conditions which have not been met at the year end date are noted as a ¢ommitm¢nt but not accrncd af cxpcndir¢. Tangible fixed xssets Depieciatiot] is proyided at the following annual rates in order to WTlte off each asset oyer it5 estimated useful life. Freehold property Fixtures and fittings Motur vehiLles Computer equipment 20'/o on cost 20/0 vn Lost 20/0 on cost Taxation The charity is exempt from corporation tax 01) its charitsble activities. Fund accounting Unrestricted funds can be used in accordance with the charitable objectives at the discretion of the trustees. Rebiricted funds can only be used for panicular restticted purposes within the objects of the charity. Restrictions arise when specified by the donor or when funds are raised for particular restricted purposes. Hire purchase and leasing commitments Rcntals paid undcr opcrating Ica%cs arc charged tn thc Statcmcnt of Financial Activitic8 tin a straight linc basis ovcr thc period of the Icasc. Pension costs and other post-retirement benefit5 Thc charitablc campany operates a dcfincd contribiition pension scheme. Contributions payable to the charitsble company's pension CheMe are charged to the Statement of Financial Activities in the PeTiod to which they relate. Page 8 continued...
Farnworth Ba tist Church Notes to the Financial Statements- continued for the Year Ended 30 Se tember 2023 INVESTMENT INCOME 30.9.23 30.9.22 Ren15 received Feed in tariff Dep051t account interest 7,710 2,547 245 7,755 1,562 114 NET INCOMEI(EXPENDITURE) Net inconiel(expenditure) is ststed after chargFing{creditin¥)'. 30.9.23 30.9.22 Depreciation owned assets 14,67.3 12,685 TRUSTEES, REMUNERATION AND BENEFITS 30.9.23 30.9.22 Trustccs, salarics Truste¢s' pension contributions to money purchas¢ schein¢s 44,529 34,248 49,790 The above remuneration is in respe¢1 of Rev J Bradbury, Rev H Bradbury and Rev G Scholes in their roles as mini%ter% and not in their role8 a% trn%tee8. Trustee5 expenses 30.9.23 30.9.22 Trnstees, expenses Page 9 continued...
Farnworth Ba tist Church Notes to the Financial Statements- continued for the Year Ended 30 Se tember 2023 STAFF COSTS The average rnonthly numbeT of einployees duTinbF the year was as follows.. 30.9.23 30.9.22 Ministry Outieacli Adminisiration 14 12 No employees received etnolurnents. in excess of £60,000. INDEPEDENT EXAMIb ER'S REf*lUNEIL4TION The amount payable to the Independent Examiner lor carrying out the final preparation and independent exaininatioii of these accounts is £1,650 (2022.. £1,500). TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS Fixtures and fittings Freehold property Motor vehicles Computer equipment Totals COST At l Octobcr 2022 Addition 420,510 18,201 10,554 21,129 1,58 470,394 1,580 At 30 September 2023 420,510 18,201 10,554 22,709 471,974 DEPRECL4TION Al l October 2022 Charge for year 182,261 8.210 17,325 5,629 2,111 7,799 4,0.32 213.014 14.673 At 30 SeptembeT 2023 190471 17,645 7,740 227 687 NET BOOK I'ALUE At 30 SeptembeT 2023 230,039 556 2,814 10,878 244,287 At 30 SeptembeT 2022 238,249 876 4,925 13,330 257,380 Included in cost or valuation of land and buildings is freehold land of £ l 0,000 {2022 £10,000) which is noi depreciated. The charity is the beneficial owner of the above land and buildings, however the legal iitle is held by the charity's custodian trustee (The Baptist Union Corporation Limited). Page 10 continued...
Farnworth Ba tist Church Notes to the Financial Statements- continued for the Year Ended 30 Se tember 2023 DEBTORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR 30.9.23 30.9.22 Other debtOTS Prepaynients 15 755 1.813 770 CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR 30.9.23 30.9.22 Trade creditOTS Social security and other iaxes Other creditors Accruals and deferred income 4,176 3,315 492 2,156 1,755 22 1,878 10,139 3.655 io. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS Net movement in funds Transfeis between funds Ai 1.10.22 Ai 30.9.23 Unrestricted funds General fund 263,127 15,3551 257,772 Restricted funds Restricted fund 66,703 (35,379) 31,324 TOTAL FUNDS 129,810 40,734) 289.(196 Net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows.. Incoming resource Re80urc expended Movement in fund Unrestricted funds General nd 145,039 (150,3941 15,3551 Restricted funds Restricted fund 176,051 {211,4301 135,3791 TOTAL FUNDS 321,090 361,8241 40,7341 Page 11 continued...
Farnworth Ba tist Church Notes to the Financial Statements- continued for the Year Ended 30 Se tember 2023 io. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS - Continued Comp#rati>'es for moTr'ement in funds Net ovement in funds Transfers between nds At 1.10.21 At 30.9.22 Unrestrficted funds General fund 266,065 {4881 12,4501 263,127 Restrieted funds Restiicted fund 64,418 {165) 2,450 66,703 TOTAL FUNDS 330,483 329.830 C.oinparative net movement in funds. included in the above are as follows.. Incoming resources Resources expended Movement in funds Unrestricted funds General fund 140,636 {141,1241 14881 Restricted funds Rcsti'ictcd nd 135,151 {135,3161 1165) TOTAL FUNDS 275,787 276,4401 A ¢llrr¢nt yur 12 months and prior y¢ar 12 months Combined position is as follows.. Nct movcmct]t in fullds Tran%fcrs bcm'ccn nds At 1.10.21 At 30.9.23 Unrestricted fuDds General fund 266.065 {5,8431 12.4501 257,772 Restricted funds Restricted I'und 64.418 135,5441 2,450 31,324 TOTAL FUNDS 330,483 41,3871 289.096 Page 12 continued...
Farnworth Ba tist Church Notes to the Financial Statements- continued for the Year Ended 30 Se tember 2023 io. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS - Continued A current year 12 months and PTior year 12 months cornbined net movement in funds, included in the aboi'e are a5 follows.. IncoTning iesource5 ResouTCeS expended MoveTnent in funds Unrestrieted funds General fund 285,675 {291,5181 15,8431 Restricted funds ResiriLted fund 311,202 {346,7461 135,544} TOTAL FUNDS 596,877 638,2641 41,3871 ii. RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURES Rev J Bradbury (a trustee of the chariryi received a stipend, housing costs, pension contributions and expenses totalling £44,64612022.. £42.197} for his employment as minister and not in his role as a trustee. Rev H Bradbury la trustee of the charity) received gross wages. pension contributions and expenses totalling £6,2.3312022.. £nill for her employment as associate minister and not in her role as a trustee. Rcv CJ Scholc% la trn8tcc of thc charity) rcccivcd gro8% wagcs and pcnsion contribution.% totalling £1 1,65912022.. £8,002) for hcr cmploymcnt as associatc minister and not in hcr rolc a% a trnqtcc. 12. EMPLOYEE BENEFIT OBLIGATIONS The Church 15 an employer participating in a pension scheine known as the Baptist Pension Schenie {"the Scheine"), which is adinit]istered by the Pension Tnistee (Baptist Pension TrLiSt Li]nitedl. The Scheine is a separate lebTal entity and the assets of the Scheme are held separately from those of the Employer and the other participatin¥5 employer5. For any inonth, each participating employer in tl)e Scherne pays contributions as set out ii) the Scl)edule of Contributions in lorce at that time. The SLheme is Lunsidered to bt (I multi-employer SLheme ab debLTibed in Section 28 uf FRS 102. This is b¢Lause it is not possible to attribute the Sel)enie's assets and liabilities to specific employers and means that contributions are accounted lor as if tl)e Scl)eme were a delined contribution scheme. The pei)sioi) costs. charged to the SOFA in the year are contributions payable towards benefits and expenses accrued in ihal year, plus any impact of deficiency contributions. Benefits in respect of service prior to l January 2012 are provided thrliugh rhe Defined Benefit IDB) Plan within the Scheme. The main benefits for pre-2012 service were a defined benefit pension of one eightieth of Final Minimum Pensionable Income for each year of Pensionable Service, together with additional pension in respect of premiums paid on Pensionable Income in excess of Minimum Pensionable Income. The Scheme, previously knoivn as the Baptist Ministers, Pension Fund, started in 1925, bul was closed to future a¢¢rual of defined benefits on 31 Dcc¢mbcr 2011. Sin¢¢ January 2012, p¢nsion provision is b¢ing mad¢ throiigli a D¢fin¢d Contribution (DC) Plan. In July 2022, the Pension Trustee secured an agretjnentto transferthe Tesponsibility of the DB plan to an insllrance company to secure the benefits payable to the beneficiaries. As such there are limited ongoing liabilitie5 for this charity. Page 13
Farnworth Ba tist Church Detailed Statement of Financial Activities for the Year Ended 30 Se tember 2023 30.9.23 Total funds 30.9.22 Total nds Unrestricted funds Re.triCted funds INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS Donations and legaeies Donaiions Weekly offerings Gift aid Grants 1,600 52.156 12.132 13.713 21.244 22.844 52.156 12,132 168,52 13,862 63,956 13,838 115,382 154.807 79,601 176,051 255,652 207,038 Investtnent inLotne Renls received Feed in tariff Deposit accoui)t interest 7.710 2.547 245 7.710 2,547 245 7.755 1,562 114 10,502 10.502 9,431 Charitable #ctivitie5 Acorn education support Coffee shop 14,877 40,059 14,877 40,059 39.505 19,813 54.936 Total incoming resources 145.039 176,051 321,090 275,787 EXPENDITURE Charitable activities Trllstees, salaries Trllstees, pension contributions Trllstees, expenses Wages SoLial security Pensions Mdllb¢ upktep Manse rent Rates and water Tnsurance Light and heat Telephone Postage and stationery Sundries Training and consultancy Coffee shop supplies Pastoral care ChildT¢n's work Travcl and siibsistcncc Carried fnrward 33,930 4,201 2,211 8.504 9.584 7.476 3.337 7.200 1.921 10,599 1,060 44,529 5,261 2,211 177.961 9,584 7,476 3,337 7,200 1,921 3.085 7,494 1.940 4.390 419 3,352 10.330 ,293 466 1,508 293,757 34,248 3,817 1,417 133.505 5,768 7,335 3,516 7,200 2,157 4.927 7,222 2.197 4.216 920 1.5(14 5.078 749 120 1,651 227,547 169,457 6,920 889 .519 419 2,758 10,330 1,066 466 314 106.130 574 1.051 2.871 594 227 1,194 187,627 Thi5 pabTe does not forni part of the statutory financial stateinents Page 14
Farnworth Ba tist Church Detailed Statement of Financial Activities for the Year Ended 30 Se tember 2023 30.9.23 Total funds 30.9.22 Total nds Unrestricted funds Restricted funds Charitable #ctivities Broubwht forw'ard Worship Repairs aiid Inaiiitenance Raising funds IT maintenance Cleaning Outieach resources Motor vehiLle costs Granis lo inslilulions 106,130 502 6,190 9.138 1.194 1.547 2.707 1.481 7.751 187,627 293,757 502 6,280 9,878 4,357 1.547 10.726 2.729 9.671 227.547 1,319 6,303 90 740 3.163 2.143 922 6.505 1,107 15.289 8.019 1.248 1.920 136.640 202.807 339,447 261.135 Other Freehold property depreciation Fixtures depreciation Motor vehiLles depieLiation Computer depreciation 8.210 320 8,210 320 8.210 320 3.517 515 4.032 2.042 12,047 2,626 14,673 12.683 Support costs Govern#nee costs Accouniancy and legal fees 1.707 5.997 7,704 2.622 Total rebources expended 150,394 211,430 361.824 276.440 Net expenditure 5,355) 35,379) 40 734) Thi5 pabTe does not forni part of the statutory financial stateinents Page 15
Impact Report
2022-2023
www.farnworthbaptist.org.uk
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Introduction Farnworth & Jeremiah Dean’s Story Kearsley Advice & Foodbank Guidance
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05 06 08 07 Job Club & The Well Café Wellbeing Diane’s Story Employment Support
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Growing Nurturing Jeremiah Church Our People Education Centre 14 15 16
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The Year Thanks to our Ahead Supporters
1. Introduction
In this impact report, we joyfully share the collective journey of our faith community over the past year. It serves as a testament to the strength of our unity, compassion, and steadfast dedication to the vision and values that define us.
Amidst challenges and triumphs, the dedication and hard work of our people has made Farnworth Baptist Church a haven of hope and a force for good in our community. This report encapsulates the heart warming stories of transformation, outreach, and community building that paint the picture of our shared mission.
As you delve into the pages ahead, we invite you to celebrate with us. From volunteer efforts to the warmth of fellowship, each contribution, no matter how small, has left an indelible mark.
Our deepest gratitude goes to each member, supporter, and friend who has played a vital role in these accomplishments. Together, we have sown seeds for a future filled with continued growth, service, and love.
May this snapshot inspire and remind us all of the positive change we have collectively achieved and the limitless potential that lies ahead.
With gratitude
John Bradbury
Senior Minister & Team Leader
Farnworth Baptist Church Impact Report 2022-2023
2. Farnworth & Kearsley Foodbank
Farnworth & Kearsley Foodbank is part of the Trussell Trust network of foodbanks that operate throughout the UK. We share with the Trussell Trust a five-year strategy with a vision to see an end for the need of food banks. We were successful in becoming a ‘Pathfinder’ food bank helping us develop and execute our own strategic plan. This opportunity has included substantial funding to support the foodbank and our other services.
Supporting local people in crisis
We have concentrated on working with the people needing emergency food, and our referral agencies, to address the underlying issues leading to food poverty. We believe this has led to a decrease people needing to use the foodbank. In 2022/23 we gave out 3,059 food parcels (compared to 3,622 in 2021/22)
However, we increased the number of referral agencies from in 2021/22 to in 2022/23
Food donations
In January 2023, the Wharton & Cleggs Lane foodbank distribution centre transitioned to be part of Salford Foodbank.
As part of this change, we were no longer able to collect donations from the Walkden Tesco store.
Owing to the cost of living crisis we have also seen a significant decrease in food donations (from 43,747kg in 2021/22 to 33,991kg in 2022/23)
Full-time foodbank manager
Thanks to Pathfinder funding from the Trussell Trust, we were able to promote Kathryn Lamport from the part-time Foodbank Coordinator to the full-time position of Foodbank Manager.
Kathryn manages the amazing volunteers at The Well and our foodbank distribution centre at St Georges Church. She has concentrated on training them to signpost foodbank clients effectively.
The foodbank was there just when I needed it. Trying to feed my two children was very hard and I was amazed at the amount of food I was given and the care I received from the volunteers
Farnworth Baptist Church Impact Report 2022-2023
3. Jeremiah Welfare Advice & Guidance
With the cost of living crisis we were grateful that we were able to employ a third advisor, thanks to The Trussell Trust who funded this position.
This funding also supported the service by enabling us to promote Carlene Kirton, who started the service, to become our Senior Advisor.
Carlene continues to have a proven track record in helping people appealing against their benefit decision by attending court tribunals with them. This is one of the unique aspects of our support which would otherwise be stressful for people to do without our expertise.
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£1.7 million income
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76% of appeals won
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Brilliant service and the advisor was very patient, understanding and welcoming.
We know it is much more than helping people maximise their income but it can be life changing and generating over £1.7 million is a huge achievement.
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4. Dean’s Story
Dean is 55 years old and had been working full time until life took an unexpected turn, following a head injury resulting from an assault. He was hospitalised, enduring ten days on life support. He later transferred to a rehabilitation centre in Buxton, where he was treated for two years for a brain injury.
Dean then volunteered at the kitchen garden before getting supported employment. This involved heavy lifting which led to him getting a hernia. Despite the hernia and his brain injury, Dean was advised by the Job Centre that he was fit for work and was strongly encouraged to seek employment.
He was given the lower level of limited capacity to work and placed in the work preparation group. This increased Dean’s anxiety as he couldn’t keep up with the amount of appointments and courses he was expected to attend. Our advisor helped Dean appeal the decision in court so that the work related elements were removed from his claim and gave longer term recognition of his disability.
Dean is now not expected to work and has been awarded an additional £390 per month.
I'm so happy because now I can manage my mortgage and things like that. I've not got a luxury life, but I can tide myself over now. The advice I've had off people is overwhelming. They've been so supportive of me.
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5. Job Club
Working in partnership with Christians Against Poverty, our CAP Job Club assists individuals in their job search journey. This includes support with CV building, interview skills, job searching, and skills development.
We ran three CAP Job Clubs and have developed some key partnerships with the Job Centre, Ingeus and National Careers service to help with our success.
Employment Support
Our Employability Advisor, Sandra, has supported many individuals with job searches, helping write CVs and with job applications. With her help, we have seen people find employment in a variety of occupations including warehousing, retail, administration and banking.
By the time I left Job Club I felt fully prepared and had a lot more confidence to be able to apply for jobs and confident within job interviews.
Thanks to the fantastic support and guidance I received, I have now found employment
I59 people helped
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6. The Well Café
Growing from strength to strength
The Well Café is at the heart of The Well building and we pleased to be able to offer great quality, home cooked food at reasonable prices.
It is becoming more well known in the local community and our team have worked hard to see our sales increase from £18,679 in 2021/22 to £37,192 in 2022/23 - an increase of 99%!
This has helped us increase our staff team and means that we no longer lose money from running the café but have a small surplus to help run our other projects.
We are really pleased, that thanks to our customer reviews, we are now one of only a few 5 star rated Bolton cafés on Google Maps.
The Well Café saw a 99% increase in sales
Fab place for lunch or a snack. Lovely atmosphere, friendly staff, delicious food and drinks. Great value and very pleasant surroundings
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7. Wellbeing
At Farnworth Baptist Church, we genuinely care about every aspect of people’s lives —mind, body, and spirit. Wellbeing is therefore at the heart of everything we do, and we have increased the different ways in which we support anyone coming to our building.
Renew Well
10 - 15 people regularly attend our Thursday afternoon wellbeing drop-in session. It is a great place for people from the local community, who may be lonely, isolated, or struggling with their mental heath, to meet others and enjoy a brew! People can play board games, take part in a craft activity, or just have a brew and chat.
We believe this is a place where “it’s ok not to be ok,” and it is great to have people from all different backgrounds meeting together in a safe space.
1-2-1 Support
Our Wellbeing Coordinator, Dilly, has made a positive impact with 45 people focusing on the Five Ways to Wellbeing to create personalised wellbeing plans.
Peer Group Support
With funding from The People’s Health Trust, we established Peer Support Groups for people with long-term health issues or disabilities and their care givers. We now run two groups each week where people meet up, share their stories and help each other.
Monthly Wellbeing Events
We launched monthly wellbeing events which have proved to very popular.
These have included crown green bowling, a BBQ, and a movie night. At our French themed breakfast we had over 70 guests and ran out of food!
The Well Walk
Each Wednesday lunchtime a small group of 5 -6 people meet together at The Well before going for a gentle walk. They then return to The Well for a hot drink and chat. It has been positive to see friendships formed.
We have one specifically for people aged 18 - 25yrs . I enjoy meeting new people at Renew Well and having a bit of ‘me time’. I have gained confidence and learnt new skills. I feel supported by the whole team
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Diane is 66 years old and struggles with mental health issues, including bipolar disorder. She first visited The Well to attend the Renew Well session on Thursday afternoons. “I really enjoy coming on Thursday afternoons. I like meeting people and taking part in the craft activities even though I have nervous tremors.”
Diane has attended many of the monthly wellbeing activities including the picnic, BBQ and crown green bowling. She has been along to a number of The Well Walk’s even though she needs to use a walking frame. “It’s nice to get out into the fresh air even though I can’t walk for long. It’s good that I don’t feel rushed and like having a sit down with a brew when we come back”
Diane now attends the Sunday church meeting, along with her husband, and takes part in the Peer Group Support meetings.
“It’s nice to be able to talk about how I’m feeling and to support other people too. I have a made good friend called Liz and we talk to each other and see each other outside of the group”
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9. English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL)
Owing to high demand for ESOL, we added a Monday morning class in addition to our Wednesday morning class. The additional class soon filled up and both classes regularly have 15 - 20 participants.
With the Ukranian Settlement Scheme, we saw an increase in Eastern European people attending, but have had people from different corners of the globe including Afghanistan, Pakistan, El Salvador, Sri Lanka, Thailand, India and Romania.
Running classes that are suitable for any level, our ESOL teacher Carla, involves students who have a better level of English to help teach those who are less confident. This helps develop everyone’s conversation skills. We know our classes are successful as we have seen people stop attending because they are successful in finding employment
I really like the support that Carla gives me. It has helped me to settle after moving here from El Salvador. I liked it so much I invited my sister to come along too.
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10. Growing Church
All that we do is driven by our vision and values. As a Christian church we believe that the blessings we receive should be shared with our community and that in demonstrating a sincere love for our neighbours and our town we can be agents for societal transformation.
Over the last year we have seen a month on month increase in numbers attending our Sunday celebrations and our church family has representatives from over 25 nations. We are also privileged to host the Oroma Evangelical Church on Sunday afternoons, supporting this small but growing Ethiopian diaspora church.
Like many churches in the post-Covid period we started the year with numbers lower than before the pandemic. However, we have maintained contact with those who had stopped attending regularly through letters, visits and video chat. This has seen people steadily return albeit attending less frequently than before.
We continue to live stream our gatherings so that those who cannot attend owing to ill health or shift patterns can still engage with our teaching.
In celebration of our diverse multicultural church community we held an International Celebration Day which was attended by over 80 people. We celebrated together and then shared different foods from around the world.
We welcomed 65 first time guests to our celebrations in the year. The majority had found out about us via Google having moved into the area and were attracted by the activities on our website.
Increase of 20% of 119% increase in people people attending Sunday visiting our website morning meetings
28 new adults & children attending Toddler Church
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11. Nurturing our People
We believe that our people are our most valuable resource, and therefore we take the ongoing development and nurture of our people very seriously. In September 2023 we were successfully reaccredited with Investors in People Silver. This demonstrates our commitment to the training and development of our staff and volunteers. The impact of this support is demonstrated throughout this report.
We also have a vision to equip everyone in our church community to make a real difference in every sphere of life. To this end our teaching programme on a Sunday aims to equip people for their Monday to Saturday, whether that be their workplace, place of education, or their neighbourhood.
Our target is that 75% of our adult congregation will also attend midweek small groups to develop their faith and build strong relationships within the body of the church. 43 people have attended these groups in the year which represents 50% of our regular congregation.
Small Group Attendance
Attendance is frequent for most participants
We have continued to host one Zoom small group for those who do not want to go out in the evening, or who live a distance from the church.
In addition to our regular small groups we have also added some special interest groups this year including a book club.
We have also established a youth group focused on social activity and wellbeing.
Our Activate discipleship programme was relaunched following a break during Covid with a new more focused curriculum.
Book Club
7 people attending
Activate Discipleship Programme
6 people completed
Youth Small Group
8 people engaging
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12. Jeremiah Education Centre
As part of Acorn Alternative Provision, our Jeremiah Education Centre is a caring place with trained teachers who help students facing tough situations including trauma, being young carers, or struggling with anxiety or family issues.
One of our trips included taking seven students to Smithills Farm with the goal of offering them a wider educational experience, and to explore the processes of producing milk products. Many of our students had never visited a farm before and had the opportunity to hold small animals. Our three 15yr old students sat almost silent for 25 minutes just holding baby chicks and rabbits. The students loved meeting the animals, the ice cream parlour and the gift shop!
Helen our Associate Minister has supported the centre by coordinating volunteers. She has also befriended parents and carers of the young people to offer a listening ear and to connect them with other support.
I have enjoyed my time here. I came thinking I would get kicked out in the first hour, but I actually became friends with everyone in the centre
16 students supported
Referrals from 8 schools/other agencies
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13. Eden Farnworth
We partner with The Message Trust to share the good news of Jesus with residents in and around the Flower Estate in Farnworth in practical ways as well as by our words. We get involved in a wide range of activities including litter picking, community events and building relationships all with an aim to help build a good sense of community and see the area transformed for the good.
Housing Scheme
Pamper Nights
We ran 15, 2 hour sessions for the residents of the local Extra Care Housing Scheme informal, offering an opportunity for residents of the scheme to meet socially over a brew and cake.
We also encourage the maintenance of fine motor skills through colouring and other activities.
5-6 regular residents attended, along with a further 3-4 who would pop in occasionally for all or part of the session. . Residents were able to access pastoral support through this group, either from their peers or from the team.
A highlight of the year was a party to mark the Coronation of King Charles.
We delivered 3 Ladies Pamper Nights with an average, of 23 guests attended. Guests were treated to a range of treatments, including foot spa, hand massage, facials, and head/shoulder massage.
A small range of mindfulness activities were also provided, offering guests the opportunity to relax and enjoy some social time, while also supporting and promoting their wellbeing.
Other Community Activities
Family games afternoons
- Liaising with Police & community leaders Meeting with local residents Community social events Gardening Children’s holiday activities Working with Jeremiah Education Centre
It is lovely having the Eden team come along. It gives us the opportunity to get together without staff - we can have a moan if we want to, but mostly we just chat about life in general. We all trust the team and they encourage us to get out of our flats and socialise. They also bring really good cake!
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14. Volunteers
Without our volunteers, we would only be able to support a fraction of people in the local community that we have helped. They work tirelessly giving their time, expertise and compassion to make a real difference.
We have volunteers in many different areas from our foodbank, Job Club, Toddler Church, administration, finance, trustees and Sunday meetings
Allison’s Story
Allison has volunteered since Feb 2016. She works hard 3 days a week, helping sort food at our foodbank warehouse, packing bags at the sessions and as an accountant she also helps with our book keeping.
I started volunteering to do something worthwhile with my time and wanted to help people in the community. I enjoy working with all the other volunteers and have made some good friends
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economic value
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15. The Year Ahead
We are thrilled to share our achievements from the past year, such as launching new projects, growing our team, and boosting café sales. But we are not ones to sit back and relax! We are always investigating ways to better support our community and dreaming up fresh projects to complement our work.
We have plans for the next year including:
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Employ a Start a Business Employ aYouth and
Communications & Networking Breakfast Schools Worker and
Engagement Manager Family Support Officer
Raise £10k via Increase Food Donation Support 20 People into
Fundraising Events to 4.5 tonnes Employment
Increase percentage of See another 20% increase To reduce the amount of
benefits appeals won to of people attending people needing food
85% Sunday meetings parcels
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I'm privileged to work with an outstanding team dedicated to supporting our local community with passion and skill. For us, it's not just a job – it's a commitment to excellence. We're excited about the future possibilities and the impact we can continue to make.
Mark Whittington
Social Action Manager
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16. Thanks to all our supporters
As evidenced by our report, we have been very active throughout 2022-2023, supporting local people through various means. This would not have been possible without the generous contributions of individuals and organisations donating their finances and time. Whether it is a single donation or ongoing support through standing orders, we are incredibly grateful.
Additionally, we extend our appreciation to schools, businesses, churches, and other organisations that have supported us through donations of food or finances. Lastly, we express our deep gratitude to funding bodies whose contributions, whether large or small, have been vital to our work, amounting to thousands of pounds. These include the following:
The Duchy of Lancaster Benevolent Fund