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.
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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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).
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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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)
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## **Impact Report**
**2022-2023**
**www.farnworthbaptist.org.uk**
## **Contents**
**01**
**02**
**03**
**04**
**Introduction Farnworth & Jeremiah Dean’s Story Kearsley Advice & Foodbank Guidance**
**05 06**
**05 06 08 07 Job Club & The Well Café Wellbeing Diane’s Story Employment Support**
**09**
**10**
**11**
**12**
**ESOL**
**Growing Nurturing Jeremiah Church Our People Education Centre 14 15 16**
**13**
**13 14 Eden Volunteers Farnworth**
**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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1016 appointments
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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.
**Farnworth Baptist Church Impact Report 2022-2023**
**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.
**Farnworth Baptist Church Impact Report 2022-2023**
## **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**
**Farnworth Baptist Church Impact Report 2022-2023**
## **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
**Farnworth Baptist Church Impact Report 2022-2023**
## **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
**Farnworth Baptist Church Impact Report 2022-2023**
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8. Diane’s
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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”
**Farnworth Baptist Church Impact Report 2022-2023**
## **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.
**Farnworth Baptist Church Impact Report 2022-2023**
## **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**
**Farnworth Baptist Church Impact Report 2022-2023**
## **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**
**Farnworth Baptist Church Impact Report 2022-2023**
## **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**
**Farnworth Baptist Church Impact Report 2022-2023**
## **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!
**Farnworth Baptist Church Impact Report 2022-2023**
## **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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15,273
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volunteer hours donated
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## **economic value**
**Farnworth Baptist Church Impact Report 2022-2023**
## **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**
**Farnworth Baptist Church Impact Report 2022-2023**
## **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