## **BLESSED BAPTIST TEMPLE**
Elmsworth Avenue, Manchester. M19 3NS
Tel: 07817115893
## **REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31st DECEMBER 2023**
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 in Elmsworth Avenue, Manchester, M19 3NS. Blessed Baptist Temple (BBT) is working to become a member of the North West Baptist Association
The members of the Trustees Board who served during the year under review are:
- Joshua Obinim (Chair),
- Paul Buapim (Trustee) and
- Isaac Oppong (Trustee).
## **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 an 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 are elected through balloting. Former leaders may be eligible for re-election and there is 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 have a pastor of our own, the elders of the church have been mandated to preach at our Sunday services as well as undertaking other duties.
• 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.
• The Church in the past 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. This act of community service is still ongoing after the covid
## **FINANCIAL REVIEW**
We hold about £45,196 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 2023**
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
## **BLESSED BAPTIST TEMPLE**
## **RECEIPTS & PAYMENTS ACCOUNTS**
## **FOR THE PERIOD FROM 1 JANUARY 2021 TO 31 DECEMBER 2023**
|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
NET RECEIPTS
Cash Funds Brought forward
Cash Funds Carried forward|**UNRESTRICTED**
**TOTAL**
**TOTAL**
**FUNDS**
**2023**
**2022**
£
£
£
2,085.00
2,085.00
2,860.00
6,633.00
6,633.00
8,047.00
3,268.00
3,268.00
3,230.00
8,395.00
8,395.00
7,358.00
5,900.00
5,900.00
1,285.00
26,281.00
26,281.00
22,780.00
1,530.00
1,530.00
1,425.00
-
-
70.00
1,310.00
1,310.00
1,800.00
-
-
1,864.00
3,480.00
3,480.00
2,832.00
-
-
450.00
840.00
840.00
469.31
7,160.00
7,160.00
8,910.31
19,121.00
19,121.00
13,869.69
26,074.65
26,074.65
12,204.96
45,195.65
45,195.65
26,074.65|
|---|---|
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## **BLESSED BAPTIST TEMPLE**
## **STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2023**
|**CASH FUNDS**
NATWEST Bank
**TANGIBLE ASSETS**
Key Board
Drums
Speakers
Mixer Board
Microphones
Projector
Computer & Drawer
TV & Brackets
Bass Subwoofer
Heater fans
Extension Boards
Batteries
Mic Stands
**LIABILITIES**
Accountancy Fees
Independent Examination fees
APPROVED BY THE TRUSTEES
Josua Obinim
..........................
Position
Trustee Chair
Date
---------------------|**2023**
45,195.65
45,195.65
250.00
200.00
450.00
.........................
---------------------|2022
26,074.65
26,074.65
1,500.00
200.00
1,500.00
1,000.00
1,505.00
200.00
1,487.00
800.00
1,500.00
160.00
80.00
100.00
80.00
10,112.00
250.00
200.00
450.00
.......
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|---|---|---|
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## **BLESSED BAPTIST TEMPLE**
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
## 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 INTEREST FREE LOANS**
There were £13,764 interest free loans from members to help the charity secure its own building for charitable purposes. This amount is not included in the stated balance shown in the statement of assets above. This brings the actual bank balance shown in the bank statement as £58,960
## **7 MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS**
New musical equipments costing £3,480 were bought during the year
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## _**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 2023 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 M24 6UN_