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2022-12-31-accounts

Trustees’ Report and Accounts 2022

Page Trustees’ Report Independent Examiner’s Report Receipts and Payments Accounts Statement of Assets and Liabilities Notes to the Statement of Assets and Liabilities

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Trustees’ Report - 1st January 2022 to 31st December 2022

Charity Name: New Street Baptist Church (“the Church”) Charity Registration No: 1185274 registered as a Charitable Incorporated Organisation (“CIO”) Address: 22 New Street, St. Neots, Cambridgeshire PE19 1AE Website: www.newstreetbaptist.co.uk Charitable Purposes: The principal purpose of the Church is the advancement of the Christian faith in accordance with the Basis of Faith primarily but not exclusively within St Neots, Cambridgeshire and the surrounding neighbourhood and the United Kingdom. The Basis of Faith is set out in the Church’s constitution and describes the Church’s Bible-based beliefs and doctrines. It can also be viewed on the Church’s website, www.newstreetbaptist.co.uk/what-we-believe The Church may also engage in other charitable activities to put into practice the Christian faith including but not limited to: the prevention and relief of need, hardship and sickness; the advancement of education; and the provision of facilities in the interests of social welfare for recreation or other leisure time occupation of individuals who have need of such facilities by reason of their youth, age, infirmity or disability, financial hardship or social circumstances with the object of improving their conditions of life. Structure & Governance: The Church has adopted a constitution supplemented by a church handbook, both of which have been approved by members and the Charity Commission. The Church was registered as a CIO on the 12th September 2019.

The trustees are aware of and have taken into account the Charity Commission’s public benefit guidance when exercising any powers or duties to which the guidance is relevant.

The Church is served by three officers appointed or elected by the members, namely, the Pastor, the Church Treasurer and the Church Secretary. The officers, who are trustees, are assisted in various aspects of church life and administration by a number of focus groups, each of which has a group leader, who is also a trustee. The groups currently cover the following areas:

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Trustees’ Report - 1st January 2022 to 31st December 2022 (continued)

Trustees:

The trustees, all of whom served throughout the year, except as stated, are as follows:

Resigned 24/04/2023 Ann Broughton (Fellowship Group) Appointed 16/01/2023 Simon Ashley Cooper (Children & Youth Group) Daniel Mark Coulling (Church Secretary) (Property Group) Resigned 24/07/2022 Irene Mary Crawford (Social & Community Action Group) Malcolm Crawford (Church Treasurer) Appointed 17/10/2022 Tracey Ann Howard (Social & Community Action Group) Resigned 16/01/2023 Judith Margaret Single (Children & Youth Group) Steven Paul Todd (Evangelism Group) Appointed 09/10/2023 Naomi Barbara Williams (Fellowship Group) Richard Samuel Williams (Pastor)

The church building at 22 New Street, St Neots, Cambridgeshire and adjoining manse are owned by a separate trust, Grace Baptist Trust Corporation.

Aims and Objectives:

The Church’s aim is to serve as the body of Christ to extend the Kingdom of God and glorify His name. In pursuing this aim its objectives are to:

During the last year the Church has carried out the following main activities to fulfil its charitable purposes for the public benefit:

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Trustees’ Report - 1st January 2022 to 31st December 2022 (continued)

Achievements & The year saw the Church return to full time ministry following the fading
Performance: disruption of the coronavirus pandemic. Church congregation could continue
to participate from home via Zoom if they were unable to attend the live
Sunday worship service. The Sunday sermon and mid-week ministry
messages are available to anyone to listen to through the Church’s website.
Below are brief reports from the 7 focus groups assisting in the day to day
running of different aspects of Church life:
Ministry, Evangelism: Our theme text for the year was Hebrews 12:1-3 – ‘Let us run with endurance
the race that is set before us, looking to Jesus, the founder and perfector of
our faith’. This was a great encouragement to us as we sought to resume the
various groups and activities of the church. Although we have had to say
goodbye to several people as they moved away, there have also been many
visitors attending the church each month and we have been encouraged as
some have become regular worshippers at our Sunday Gatherings.

In terms of spiritual growth, we have continued to build on the emphasis laid down in previous years and we have seen many times in our gatherings where there has been a strong sense of the presence of God as people have encouraged one another, built one another up and prayed together. Last year we studied what Jesus said to the churches in the first few chapters of Revelation, we looked at how we can be a praying people and then we spent a significant amount of time looking at the practice of spiritual gifts in the Life in the Spirit series. We finally closed the year out in Matthew’s Gospel before our Christmas celebrations began.

Last year also saw several new initiatives such as the Bible Course. It was wonderful to see young and old benefit from the opportunity to explore the big storyline of the Bible as a whole and I am sure this course will be a great resource for the future, especially for those who want to go a bit further in finding out what Christian faith is all about. We also started the Warm Space Project, which aims to provide a warm welcome with respect and dignity to those who may be struggling with the cost-of-living crisis at the moment. It has provided the opportunity to chat and connect with a few people from the community and make use of the upper room.

Looking ahead, there is still more to do especially in terms of a renewed focus on prayer ministry, hospitality and evangelism. We continue to be grateful for the provision, presence and care of God throughout every season and our prayer for the year ahead is that God will continue to grow the church numerically and spiritually, as we seek to be faithful and fruitful.

Finance: The Church started 2022 with a bank balance of £77,152 and ended the year with a bank balance of £79,201. Receipts exceeded payments by £2,049 during the year. God has continued to bless the Church through the generosity and support of its members, so that the Church was able to meet its needs, despite its income being slightly lower than the previous year. Expenditure during the year included renovation of the adjoining manse, with further costs to be incurred in 2023 in readiness for occupation by the pastor.

Fellowship:

The monthly coffee morning had continued through the year along with the return of our popular 10-pin bowling, fish and chip evening providing fellowship for families and friends.

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NEWSTREET BAPTISTCHURCH Trustees. Report- 1st January 2022 to 31st December 2022 Icontlnuedl Children &Youth: The group has continued to rvn Sunday School during the second part of the services on a Sunday morning. We have held Noah's Ark Toddler Groups on Tuesdayand Friday morningsthroughoutthe school terms. Atthe end of the terms leadlng up to Easter and Christmas a book was glven to each famlly explainingthe real reasonfortheseasons. We have also run 3 Messychurch sessions in the sch¢)ol holiday breaks. Social& Communlty Actlon- In November, a Warm Space initiative was set up running once a week in the upper roomto helpanyonewhowanted to drop in and wasstruggling with the cost-of-living crisis. The space was advertised locally by the Council and ran until March 2023. The group is also involved with activities tsking place within the local community- During 2022 theyassisted with"Thursday Food-. which has been set up at another local church usin9 the support structure of Churches Together St. Neots. The initiative provides meals and company for the homeless and those struggling with their situation. The group is also involved wlth St. Neots Community Support who provide volunteers to help people with shopping and collecting prescriptions. The Friendly Caller service provides visitors to those who are lonÈly or isolated. The group also SUPPOrts the work of St. Neots Foodbank. Property.. The group continued to aS515t other groups to facilitste thelr needs and requirements helping them carry out their work. Along with ensuring regular maintenance/inspections/cleaning is carried out. It had taken sometime to obtain various quotes for the Manse refurblshment works, but it was good to end 2022 with the decoration works starting. Last year also saw volunteers startlng to get the church garden back in shape. Grant making pollcy: The Church's aim is to set aside approximately Ilyh of its income by way of "tithe" to devote to goodcauseswithin theambit of its charitsble powers. The organisations benefitting are approved by the members on a quarterly basis and have stron9 Christian links. Résetves policy: The Church's pollcy Is to hold unrestricted funds equlvalent to around three months, income in ordet to mitigate the impact of any unforeseen drop in income. The Church also aims to build up funds designated for future major building improvements and for periodic redecoration of the manse. The funds earmarked for the manse have been partly spent in 2022 and the balance will be spent in 2023. Approv￿ by thètrustees of New Street Baptist Churth arKI signed on their behalf by: Richard Williams Pastor Date

NEWSTREET BAPTIST CHURCH Independent Examinerfs Report to thetrustees of New Street Baptist Church. St Neots. Cambridgeshire Icharity registration number 1185274) I report to the trustees on my examinatlon of the accounts of New Street 8aptlst Church ICIOI for the year ended 31 December 2022 whichare setouton pages 7 to 9. Respeciive responsibilities of the trustees and exarniner The charity's trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 20111.the Charities Act'l. The charity's trustees consider that an audit is not requlred for this year under section 144 of the Charities Act and that an independent examination is needed. It is my responsibility to examine the acccounts under section 145 of the Charities Act.. follow the procÈdures lald down in the General Dbrectlons given by the Charity Commission under section 145151Ibl of the Charities Act.. and state whether particular matters have corne to rny attention. Basis of independ•nt examlner's report My examination was caried out in accordance with the General Directions given by the Charity Commission. An examination includes a review of the accountlng records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or dlsclosures in the accounts. and seekin¢J explanations from you as trusteesconcerning any such matters. The procedures undertsken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit, and consequently. no opinion is given as to whether the accounts present a-true and fair" view and the report is limited to those matters set out In the statement below. Indèpendent examiner's statement I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attentlon In connection wth the examination which glve me cause to believe that. in any material respect.. accounting records were not kept as required by section 130 of the Charities Act or the accounts do notaccordwiththeaccountlng records. I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. John Molyneux, FCA 27 Lannesbury Crescent St Neot5 Cambridgeshire PE19 6AG Date 19 OL￿ ZoL3

NEW STREET BAPTIST CHURCH

RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022

Note
Receipts
Covenants and gifts
Offerings
Covenants, gifts and offerings
Manse lease (net of collection expenses)
Church activities - youth work
Total Receipts
Payments
Pastor: salary and pension
Donations and gifts
Visiting speakers
Worship team/ music and sound system
Web hosting and wifi access
Expenses of church activities
- youth work and coffee morning
Insurance
Lighting, heating, power and water
Cleaning and maintenance
Manse maintenance and refurbishment
Furniture and equipment
Charity registration fees
Miscellaneous
Total Payments
Net Receipts (Payments) for Year
Transfers between funds
Bank and Cash Balances at beginning of Year
Bank and Cash Balances at end of Year		 Unrestricted
funds
£
40,896
20,175
61,071
20
1,247
62,338
32,816
10,510
50
825
549
1,434
159
2,800
987
10,289
-
-
70
60,489
1,849
-
1,849
76,972
78,821		 Restricted
funds
£
-
200
200
-
-
200
-
200
-
200
180
380		 Endowment
funds
£
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-		 Total
2022
£
40,896
20,375
61,271
20
1,247
62,538
32,816
10,510
50
825
549
1,434
159
2,800
987
10,289
-
-
70
60,489
2,049
-
2,049
77,152
79,201		 Total
2021
£
46,006
26,433
72,439
4,113
349
76,901
31,904
6,710
50
870
441
745
2,162
1,766
776
632
254
191
-
46,501
30,400
-
30,400
46,752
77,152

Charity registration number 1185274

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Mew STrEET BAPTIST CHURCH STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND UABILITIES AS AT 31 OECEMBER 2022 Tot•1 2021 2021 Bank ¢￿h 84￿CeS 1 end al Pevlod Bahk Cash Wonc•s 78.821 79,201 77.152 77.152 Olh•r Mon•tary A8￿te In¥•8lm•nt Ass•ls A•￿t• rnl•in•d for Church 152.296 152.298 152, 330 330 330 The notes on page 9 fcrn port ol th•9• fX¢C4Jn rhè at¢ount6 on pw 7 10 9 wJr• •pprwd by the tnJ3lee8 On Rth•rd Willi¥rn$ Chanty Trwtraiion nurnbar 1185274

NEW STREET BAPTIST CHURCH

NOTES TO THE STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2022

1. Designated Funds

Designated funds form part of the Church's unrestricted funds.

Movements on designated funds during period:

At 31 December 2021
Allocation of general funds in year
Expenditure
At 31 December 2022		 Boiler
replacement
£
-
7,000
-
7,000		 Building
fund
£
21,194
-
-
21,194		 Manse
redecoration
£
4,020
16,700
(10,289)
10,431		 Total
£
25,214
23,700
(10,289)
38,625

2. Restricted Funds

Restricted funds have been donated for future building work at the Church.

3. Assets retained for Church use

Movements on tangible fixed assets during period:

At cost - 31 December 2021
Additions
At cost - 31 December 2022		 Building
improvements
£
122,925
-
122,925		 Furniture
& equipment
£
29,371
-
29,371		 Total
£
152,296
-
152,296

The building improvements relate to refurbishment of part of the church building.

The previous unregistered charity has acknowledged a grant from the Amey Community Fund (part of the Landfill Communities Fund) in 2020 which has contributed to the cost of the refurbishment project. The new CIO has taken over responsibility for ensuring that the grant conditions regarding availability of the facilities continue to be met.

The church building in New Street, St Neots, Cambridgeshire and the adjoining manse are owned by a separate trust of which the trustee is Grace Baptist Trust Corporation.

4. Liabilities

Liabilities at 31 December 2022 comprise:

Tax and pension
Other creditors		 Unrestricted
funds
£
-
302
302		 Restricted
funds
£
-
-
-		 Endowment
funds
£
-
-
-		 Total
2022
£
-
302
302		 Total
2021
£
-
330
330

Charity registration number 1185274

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