## BLESSED BAPTIST TEMPLE
## Elmsworth Avenue
Manchester
M19 3NS
Tel: 07817115893
## REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31st DECEMBER 2022
This report includes information required by the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 and the Statement of Recommended Practice for Accounting by Charities 2005 as applicable to charities to prepare accounts on the receipts and payments basis.
## ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION
Blessed Baptist Temple is a local church in Manchester, United Kingdom which was registered on 22[nd] October, 2019 as Charity Number 1185931. The church is situated at Elmsworth Avenue, Manchester, M19 3NS.
## STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT
The activities of Blessed Baptist Temple are overseen by the Elders of the church in accordance with the constitution and the structure of the church. The governing document of Blessed Baptist Temple was adopted by the church on 26[th] April, 2019.
The Council of elders are responsible for the financial administration of the Church and the care and maintenance of the church assets. The church meeting (of all members wishing to attend) gives general guidance on the management of the church through open forum.
The council of elders are nominated and elected by the members of the church in church meetings. The leaders serve for four years and new leaders elected through balloting. Former leaders may be eligible for re-election and there are no limit on the consecutive periods of service.
The council of elders meet each quarter whilst a general church meeting is held once during the year to discuss the progress of the church. The church administration is assisted by various committees established for specific tasks.
## OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES
Blessed Baptist Temple seeks to advance the Christian Religion through its activities and facilities offered to the community and described more specifically in its mission statement.
The elders are aware of the Charity Commission’s guidance on public benefit in ‘’ The advancement of Religion for the public benefit’’ and has regards to it in the administration of the Church.
The elders believe that the church provide benefit to the community by:
- Providing resources and facilities for public worship, pastoral care and spiritual, moral and intellectual development, both for the congregation and anyone else who wishes to benefit from what the church offers.
- Promoting Christian values and service by members of the congregation to the community, for the benefit of individuals and society as a whole.
## REVIEW OF ACTIVITIES AND ACHIEVEMENTS
Owing to the spiritual nature of the church’s objectives it is difficult to quantify achievements; however we have in the past year undertaken the following activities:
• As we do not at this stage of a pastor of our own, the elders of the church have been mandated to preach at our Sunday services.
• The elders of the church are preparing to enrol in a course in theology and hope to complete soon to be able to provide pastoral duties to the church.
• We distributed some goodies to members and other members of the public who were in need during the peak of the Covid-19 pandemic and also called on people to check on them frequently.
• We also organised zoom church sessions and prayers during the national lockdown and we received positive feedback from the members.
## FINANCIAL REVIEW
We hold about £226,074 in reserves and this is mainly raised through tithe and offering and other personal donation.
Josua Obinim
(Trustee Chair)
## **BLESSED BAPTIST TEMPLE**
**RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS ACCOUNTS YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022**
GHARITY REG.: 1185 931
## **BLESSED BAPTIST TEMPLE**
## **REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS**
|**CHARITY REG NO**|1185 931|
|---|---|
|**PRINCIPAL ADDRESS**|BBT|
||Elmswood Avenue|
||Manchester|
||M19 3NS|
|**TRUSTEES**|Josua Obinim|
||Paul Buapim|
||Isaac Oppong|
**GOVERNING DOCUMENT** CIO- FOUNDATION (22 October 2019) **BANK** NATWEST Bank Manchester City Centre Branch 19 Market Street Manchester M19 3NS
## **INDEPENDENT EXAMINERS**
Geoffrey Kwakye-Donkor (FCCA) Roknod Accountants Chartered Certified Accountants Office No 1 City View Offices 99 Long Street Manchester M24 6UN
## _**INDEPENDENT EXAMINER’S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF BLESSED BAPTIST TEMPLE CHARITY REG. NO. 1185 931**_
_I report on the accounts of the trust for the period ended 31 December 2022 which are set out on pages 3 & 4_
## _**Respective responsibilities of Trustees and Examiners**_
_The charity’s trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The charity’s trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year under section 144(2) of the Charities Act 2011 (the 2011Act) and that an independent examination is needed. It is my responsibility to:_
- _Examine the accounts under section 145 of the 2011 Act_
- _Follow the procedures laid down in the general Directions given by the commission under section 145 (5) (b) of the 2011 Act_
- _State whether particular matters have come to my attention_
## _**Basis of Independent Examiner’s report**_
_My examination was carried out in accordance with the general directions given by the Charity Commissioners. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts, and seeking explanations from you as Trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide_
_audit opinion on the view given by the accounts._
## _**Independent Examiner’s statement**_
_In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention:_
- _(1) which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the requirements:_
- _to keep accounting records in accordance with section 130 of the 2011 Act_
- _and to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and comply with the_
- _accounting requirements of the 2011 Act have not been met or_
- _(2) to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached_
_Signed………………………………………………………..Date--------------------------Geoffrey Kwakye-Donkor (FCCA) Roknod Accountants Chartered Certified Accountants Office No 1 City View Offices 99 Long Street Manchester_ 2 _M24 6UN_
## **BLESSED BAPTIST TEMPLE**
## **RECEIPTS & PAYMENTS ACCOUNTS**
FOR THE PERIOD FROM 1 JANUARY 2021 TO 31 DECEMBER 2022
|RECEIPTS
TITHE
OFFERING
HARVEST
WELFARE CONTRIBUTION
OTHER INCOME
**TOTAL RECEIPTS**
PAYMENTS
Rent
Travel and Transport
Charitable Donations
Bus Expenses
Electronics
Legal and Professional costs
Other Expenses|UNRESTRICTED
TOTAL
TOTAL
FUNDS
2022
2021
£
£
£
2,860.00
2,860.00
1,540.00
8,047.00
8,047.00
2,816.61
3,230.00
3,230.00
2,344.10
7,358.00
7,358.00
2,619.70
1,285.00
1,285.00
-
22,780.00
22,780.00
9,320.41
1,425.00
1,425.00
1,090.00
70.00
70.00
170.00
1,800.00
1,800.00
450.00
1,864.00
1,864.00
753.00
2,832.00
2,832.00
-
450.00
450.00
450.00
469.31
469.31
400.00|
|---|---|
|NET RECEIPTS
Cash Funds Brought forward
Cash Funds Carried forward|8,910.31
8,910.31
3,313.00
13,869.69
13,869.69
6,007.41
12,204.96
12,204.96
6,197.55
26,074.65
26,074.65
12,204.96|
|---|---|
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## **BLESSED BAPTIST TEMPLE**
## **STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2022**
|**CASH FUNDS**
NATWEST Bank
**TANGIBLE ASSETS**
Key Board
Drums
Speakers
Mixer Board
Microphones
Projector
Computer & Drawer
TV & Brackets
LIABILITIES
Accountancy Fees
Independent Examination fees|**2022**
26,074.65
26,074.65
250.00
200.00
450.00|2021
12,204.96
12,204.96
500.00
200.00
1,500.00
1,000.00
945.00
200.00
1,487.00
800.00
6,632.00
-
350.00
350.00|
|---|---|---|
APPROVED BY THE TRUSTEES Josua Obinim .......................................................... Position Trustee Chair Date -----------------------------------------------
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## **BLESSED BAPTIST TEMPLE**
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022
## 1 **Accounting Policies**
These accounts have been prepared on a receipts and payments basis in accordance with the Charities Act 2011
## 2 **Payments to Trustees**
The Trustees received no remuneration, direct or indirect benefits from the charity
Out of pocket Expenses in respect of Postage and Stationery, Catering and Training and office equipment are refunded to trustees and staff
## **3 Tangible Assets**
The various equipments and fixtures and fittings are in a very good working condition
## 4 **Going Concern**
The accounts are prepared on a going concern basis.
## **5 MATERIAL GRANTS**
There were no material Donors during the year
## **6 CHURCH BUS**
The Church Bus was disposed off during the year and realised £1,000
## **7 MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS**
New microphones costing £545 were bought during the year
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