Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From 1 January 2022 To 31 December 2022
Charity name: Hooe Baptist Church Charity registration number: 1187358
Objectives and Activities
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Summary of the purposes of Para The principal purposes of the church are
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the charity as set out in its the advancement of the Christian faith
governing document according to the principles of the Baptist
denomination and to advance education
and carry out other charitable purposes in
the United Kingdom and/or other parts of
the world.
Summary of the main Para The activities may include:
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activities in relation to those and • regular public worship, prayer, Bible
purposes for the public 1.19 study, preaching and teaching;
benefit, in particular, the • baptism, as defined in the Baptist
activities, projects or Union’s Declaration of Principle;
services identified in the • the Communion of the Lord’s Supper
accounts. which shall normally be observed at least
once a month;
• evangelism and mission, locally,
regionally, nationally and internationally;
• the teaching, encouragement, welcome
and inclusion of young people;
• nurture and growth of Christian
disciples;
• education and training for Christian and
community service;
• giving and encouraging pastoral care;
• supporting and encouraging charitable
social action in the United Kingdom and
abroad;
• encouraging relationships with and
supporting Baptists and other Christians.
Statement confirming Para In establishing the CIO and throughout its
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whether the trustees have existence, the trustees have given due
had regard to the guidance regard to Charity Commission guidance.
issued by the Charity
Commission on public
benefit
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The charitable incorporated organisation (CIO) was approved by the Charity Commission on 14 January 2020.
Achievements and Performance
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Summary of the main Hooe Baptist Church returned to a full
achievements of the programme of activities and services in
charity, identifying the 2022. Work with toddlers, young people and
difference the charity’s Para 1.20 drop-in facilities for the community were
work has made to the provided alongside weekly worship services.
circumstances of its The church partnered with Plymouth
beneficiaries and any Ukraine Medical Aid (PUMA) in 2022 and
wider benefits to society served as a local donation collection point.
as a whole. Supported by Plymouth City Council, the
church ran a community cream tea to
celebrate the Platinum Jubilee of the late
Queen.
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Financial Review
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Review of the charity’s Para 1.21 The CIO received £47,358 in 2022 and made
financial position at the payments totalling £48,772. The net loss
end of the period was £1,414. This was covered by reserves.
Statement explaining the Para 1.22 The CIO maintains a reserves policy.
policy for holding Reserves are held to ensure that short-term
reserves stating why they fluctuations in income do not disrupt the
are held activities of the CIO, to allow time for a
considered reaction to any sustained decline
in income, and for emergency repairs to
properties.
Amount of reserves held Para 1.22 The CIO held reserves of £24,000 as at 31
December 2022.
Reasons for holding zero Para 1.22 Not applicable.
reserves
Details of fund materially Para 1.24 Not applicable.
in deficit
Explanation of any Para 1.23 There are no uncertainties.
uncertainties about the
charity continuing as a
going concern
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Structure, Governance and Management
Description of charity’s trusts: Type of governing Para 1.25 Trust deed. document How is the charity Para 1.25 CIO. constituted? Trustee selection Para 1.25 Trustees are elected by the members. The methods including details minister of the church (appointed by the of any constitutional members) is an ex officio trustee. provisions
Reference and Administrative details
Charity name Hooe Baptist Church Other name the charity Not applicable
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Registered charity 1187358
number
Charity’s principal Hooe Baptist Church
address 29 Hooe Road, Hooe, Plymouth. PL9 9QS
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Names of the charity trustees who managed the charity as at 31 December 2022
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Name of person (or body)
Dates acted if not for
Trustee name Office (if any) entitled to appoint trustee
whole year
(if any)
Hannah J Minister Members
1
Freeland
2 Robert G Ashurst Treasurer Members
3 Jean M Osmond Secretary Members
4 Janet Crawford To 22/03/2022 Members
5 Sally L Dunne Members
6 Brian T Rogers To 22/03/2022 Members
7 Gillian K Webster Members
8 Kerry Moore From 22/03/2022 Members
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There are no corporate trustees
The CIO operates property at 29 Hooe Road, Plymouth, and 1 Stefan Close, Plymouth. Both properties are held in trust on behalf of the CIO by the Baptist Union Corporation.
The charity did not hold any funds on behalf of others, as custodian trustee, in 2022.
Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members
Rev. Hannah J. Freeland - Minister
Exemptions from disclosure
No exemptions.
Declarations
The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.
Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees
Signature(s)
Full name(s) Hannah Jane Freeland Jean Margaret Osmond Position Chair Secretary Date 30 June 2023
29 Hooe Road, Hooe, Plymouth, Devon, PL9 9QS www.hooebap<st.org.uk
"To know God, to serve Him, and to make Jesus known to all”
Hooe Baptist Church
Annual Accounts
2022
Prepared by HBC Treasurer: Mr Robert Ashurst
Independent Examiner: Mr Hugh Rodway
Hooe Baptist Church is a Charitable Incorporated Organisation Registered Charity Number 1187358
Hooe Baptist Church complies with all guidance and requirements of The Charity Commission and The Charities Act 2011
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Report of the Independent Examiner to the Trustees of Hooe Baptist Church on accounts for the year ended 31st December 2022 as set out in this report As the Charity's trustees you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. You have determined that the accounting requirements of section 132 ofthe Charities Act 2011 do not apply, and have instead applied the provisions of section 133 of the Act. It is my responsibility to state. on the basis of procedures specified in the General Directions given by the Charity Commissioners under theAct, whether particular matters have come to my attention. My examination was carried out in accordance with the above mentioned Directions. My 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 consideralion of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts, and seeking explanations from the tnjstees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit opinion of the wew given by the accounts. 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 a. to keep accounting records in accordance with section 130 of the Act- and b. to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and to comply with the accounting requirements of the Act have not been met.. or 2. to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in orderto enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. Signed: Date.. Hugh Rodway 21 Maudlin Drive Teignmouth TQ14 8RZ Hug way Page?of13
2022 Summary of Accounts
| 2022 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Undesignated | Designated | Restricted | Total | ||
| £ | £ | £ | £ | ||
| Balance b/fwd | 36,076.19 | 11,394.19 | 5,032.31 | 52,502.69 | |
| Total Receipts | 42,768.15 | 2,675.09 | 1,915.00 | 47,358.24 | |
| Total Payments | 43,697.71 | 3,832.99 | 1,241.91 | 48,772.61 | |
| Balance c/fwd | 35,146.63 | 10,236.28 | **5,705.40 ** | 51,088.32 | |
| Represented by: | at 31 December 2021 | at 31 December 2022 | |||
| Bank balance - CAF | Cash | 16,554.55 | 7,316.76 | ||
| Bank balance - CAF | Gold | 20,000.62 | 32,122.17 | ||
| Bank balance - HSBC | 7,502.32 | 0.00 | |||
| plus Debtors | 8,445.20 | 11,649.39 | |||
| less Creditors | 0.00 | 0.00 | |||
| Adjusted bank balance | 52,502.69 | 51,088.32 | |||
| 2021 | |||||
| Undesignated | Designated | Restricted | Total | ||
| £ | £ | £ | £ | ||
| Balance b/fwd | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | |
| Total Receipts | 18,591.45 | 2,098.97 | 500.00 | 21,190.42 | |
| Total Payments | 16,419.04 | 313.75 | 86.35 | 16,819.14 | |
| Transfer from the | |||||
| Unincorporated | 33,903.78 | 9,608.97 | 4,618.66 | 48,131.41 | |
| Association | |||||
| Balance c/fwd | 36,076.19 | 11,394.19 | 5,032.31 | 52,502.69 |
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Hooe Baptist Church Receipts and Payments Account for 2022
Restricted Funds
| £ | £ | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Note | 2021 | |
| Receipts: Restricted: | |||
| Grants | 1,290.00 | 500.00 | |
| Payments from SWBA (Network minister) | 625.00 | 0.00 | |
| TOTAL | 1,915.00 | 500.00 | |
| Payments: Restricted | |||
| Hall renovation | 0.00 | 86.35 | |
| New computer equipment | 1,059.92 | 0.00 | |
| Community initiatives | 181.99 | 0.00 | |
| TOTAL | 1,241.91 | 86.35 | |
| Surplus (deficit) for the year | 673.09 | 413.65 | |
| Balance bought forward from previous year | 5,032.31 | 0.00 | |
| Transfer from the Unincorporated Association |
0.00 | 4,618.66 | |
| BALANCE CARRIED FORWARD | 5,705.40 | 5,032.31 | |
| Breakdown: | |||
| For facilitating the church’s community initiatives | 5,080.40 | 5,032.31 | |
| For the network minister role | 625.00 | 0.00 | |
| BALANCE CARRIED FORWARD | 5,705.40 | 5,032.31 |
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Hooe Baptist Church Receipts and Payments Account for 2022
Designated Funds
| £ | £ | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Note | 2021 | |
| Receipts: Designated: | |||
| For Other Causes | 2,204.47 | 6 | 1,385.85 |
| Designated Donations | 20.00 | 451.24 | |
| Income Tax Recovered on designated gifts | 450.62 | 5 | 261.88 |
| TOTAL | 2,675.09 | 2,098.97 | |
| Payments: Designated | |||
| For other causes | 3,306.00 | 6 | 313.75 |
| Pastoral | 18.00 | 0.00 | |
| Premises and equipment | 508.99 | 0.00 | |
| TOTAL | 3,832.99 | 313.75 | |
| Surplus (deficit) for the year | -1,157.90 | 1,785.22 | |
| Balance bought forward from previous year |
11,394.19 | 0.00 | |
| Transfer from the Unincorporated Association |
0.00 | 9,608.97 | |
| BALANCE CARRIED FORWARD | 10,236.29 | 11,394.19 | |
| Breakdown: | |||
| Mission Balance c/fwd | 1,072.64 | 1,072.64 | |
| Pastoral Balance c/fwd | 2,444.27 | 2,462.27 | |
| Premises Balance c/fwd | 3,291.24 | 3,800.23 | |
| Youth Account c/fwd | 1,117.58 | 1,117.58 | |
| In memory of Pamela Miller c/fwd | 506.24 | 486.24 | |
| Payable to other causes | 1,804.32 | 2,455.23 | |
| BALANCE CARRIED FORWARD | 10,236.29 | 11,394.19 |
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Hooe Baptist Church Receipts and Payments Account for 2022
Undesignated Funds
| £ | £ | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Receipts: Undesignated: | 2022 | Note | 2021 |
| Giving | 32,527.25 | 4 | 14,608.30 |
| Income Tax Recovered on Undesignated Gifts | 7,580.82 | 5 | 3,356.07 |
| Electricity refund | 441.78 | 367.46 | |
| Interest received | 131.91 | 0.62 | |
| Other income, including use of premises | 2,086.39 | 259.00 | |
| TOTAL | 42,768.15 | 18,591.45 | |
| Payments: Undesignated: | |||
| Ministry | 19,217.59 | 7 | 7,818.91 |
| Running costs | |||
| Pension deficit contributions | 2,191.36 | 8 | 1,539.75 |
| Manse | 2,737.19 | 9 | 1,186.12 |
| Church Building | 5,240.65 | 10 | 1,413.31 |
| Administration | 3,653.22 | 11 | 965.95 |
| Premises and maintenance | 807.64 | 12 | 0.00 |
| Mission, outreach and youth | 1,557.06 | 13 | 105.00 |
| To Other Causes | 8,293.00 | 6 | 3,390.00 |
| TOTAL | 43,697.71 | 16,419.04 | |
| Surplus (deficit) for the year | -929.56 | 2,172.41 | |
| Balance bought forward from previous year | 36,076.19 | 0.00 | |
| Transfer from the Unincorporated Association |
0.00 | 33,903.78 | |
| BALANCE CARRIED FORWARD | 35,146.63 | 36,076.19 |
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Statement of Assets and Liabilities as at 31st December 2022
| 2022 | Note | 2021 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assets | £ | £ | |
| Bank accounts | 39,438.93 | 44,057.49 | |
| Debtors | 11,649.39 | 16 | 8,445.20 |
| Held for Church's Own Use | 1,363,099.00 | 15 | 1,229,989.00 |
| Liabilities | |||
| Creditors | 0.00 | 16 | 0.00 |
| Baptist Pension Scheme: | |||
| Employer Shortfall Contribution to the now closed Defined Benefit Plan |
42.00 |
8 | 16,873.92 |
| Contributions paid during the year: | £2,191.36 | 1,539.75 |
The accounts and statement of assets and liabilities set out in this report and relating to the year ending 31st December 2022 are a true and accurate record of the financial activity of the Charitable Incorporated Organisation known as Hooe Baptist Church and have been approved by the managing trustees of the charity.
eSigned: Date: 25 March 2023 RGAshurst
Hooe Baptist Church Treasurer
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Notes to the accounts:
Note 1 - These accounts are prepared on a Receipts and Payments basis in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 and guidance from The Charity Commission. However, adjustments are made in respect of outstanding transactions at the end of each year, in particular to recognise the amount of the Gift Aid tax reclaim payment awaited from HMRC in respect of donations made during the accounting year, in order to avoid significant distortions from year to year.
Note 2 - The Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO) known as Hooe Baptist Church was established to take on the activities, assets and liabilities of the unincorporated association also known as Hooe Baptist Church. Formal recognition of the CIO as a charity was granted by the Charity Commission on 14 January 2020 and it was allocated the Registered Charity Number 1187358.
Note 3 - In practice it was not until 1 August 2021 that the activities, assets and liabilities of the unincorporated association were transferred to the CIO. As a result of this, the 2021 figures shown in these accounts cover only the 5 months from 1 August to 31 December 2021, but the 2022 figures cover 12 months. In order to obtain a meaningful comparison between 2021 and 2022, the 2021 figures in these accounts need to be aggregated with those for the unincorporated association over 2021.
| 2022 | 2022 | 2021 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UndesignatedDesignated | Restricted | Total | Total | |||
| Note | £ | £ | £ | £ | £ | |
| 4 | Giving | |||||
| Oferings and donations - Gift Aid + GASDS |
30,323.25 | 1,802.47 | 32,125.72 | 14,471.80 | ||
| Oferings and donations - non- Gift Aid |
2,204.00 | 422.00 | 500.00 | 3,126.00 | 2,473.59 | |
| Total | 32,527.25 | 2,224.47 | 500.00 | 35,251.72 | 16,945.39 | |
| Income tax recoveredon | ||||||
| 5 | gifts to the church, via | 7,580.82 | 450.62 | 0.00 | 8,031.44 | 3,617.95 |
| HMRC gift aid scheme | ||||||
| 6 | Raised for Other Causes (including assigned gift aid) | |||||
| Release International | 153.75 | 153.75 | 201.88 | |||
| BMS World Mission - Relief Fund and Ukraine appeal |
583.50 | 583.50 | 37.50 | |||
| BMS World Mission - Harvest Appeal |
287.84 | 287.84 | 105.00 | |||
| Avail Bolivia | 147.50 | 147.50 | 176.25 | |||
| Macmillan Cancer Support | 0.00 | 0.00 | 113.35 | |||
| International Nepal Fellowship | 75.00 | 75.00 | 300.00 |
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| Prison Fellowship - Angel Tree |
0.00 | 0.00 | 363.75 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tearfund | 527.50 | 527.50 | 221.25 | ||
| Mission Aviation Fellowship | 125.00 | 125.00 | 31.25 | ||
| Shekinah Mission | 75.00 | 75.00 | 31.25 | ||
| D&C Refugee Centre | 125.00 | 125.00 | 31.25 | ||
| Children’s Society | 186.25 | 186.25 | 0.00 | ||
| DCBC Allotment Fund | 87.50 | 87.50 | 0.00 | ||
| Plymouth Food Bank | 75.00 | 75.00 | 0.00 | ||
| Wycliffe Bible Translators | 206.25 | 206.25 | 0.00 | ||
| Total | 0.00 | 2,655.09 | 0.00 | 2,655.09 | 1,612.73 |
| Paid or due to Other Causes | (including assigned gift aid) | ||||
| Home Mission | 3,372.00 | 3,372.00 | 1,360.00 | ||
| BMS World Mission - General |
3,372.00 | 3,372.00 | 1,360.00 | ||
| BMS World Mission - Relief Fund and Ukraine appeal |
125.00 | 621.00 | 746.00 | 37.50 | |
| BMS World Mission - Harvest Appeal |
641.59 | 641.59 | 105.00 | ||
| Avail Bolivia | 504.00 | 376.25 | 880.25 | 376.25 | |
| Macmillan Cancer Support | 113.35 | 113.35 | 113.35 | ||
| Tearfund | 1,021.25 | 1,021.25 | 221.25 | ||
| Prison Fellowship - Angel Tree |
81.25 | 81.25 | 363.75 | ||
| CRP Schools Project | 168.00 | 168.00 | 200.00 | ||
| International Nepal Fellowship |
562.50 | 562.50 | 300.00 | ||
| Interserve | 504.00 | 504.00 | |||
| Wycliffe Bible Translators | 80.00 | 206.25 | 286.25 | 200.00 | |
| Mission Aviation Fellowship | 363.75 | 363.75 | 31.25 | ||
| Shekinah Mission | 48.75 | 48.75 | 31.25 | ||
| Plymouth Street Pastors | 168.00 | 168.00 | 70.00 | ||
| D&C Refugee Centre | 366.25 | 366.25 | 31.25 | ||
| Children’s Society | 190.00 | 190.00 | |||
| DCBC Allotment Fund | 87.50 | 87.50 | |||
| Plymouth Food Bank | 75.00 | 75.00 | |||
| Release International | 355.63 | 355.63 | 201.88 | ||
| Total | 8,293.00 | 5,110.32 | 0.00 | 13,403.32 | 5,002.73 |
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Of the £5,110.32 paid or due within the Designated Fund, £3,306.00 was paid out during the year and £1,804.32 was due to be paid out as at 31 December 2022
| 7 | Ministry | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stipend and pension | 18,622.59 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 18,622.59 | 7,653.91 | |
| Ministry Expenses | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | |
| Pulpit Expenses | 595.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 595.00 | 165.00 | |
| 19,217.59 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 19,217.59 | 7,818.91 |
8 Pension Scheme
The Church is a participating employer in respect of both the Defined Contribution (DC) and Defined Benefit (DB) Plans within the Baptist Pension Scheme. In addition to standard employer contributions made to the DC Plan in respect of a current scheme member, an employer deficit contribution to the now closed DB Plan arises when that plan has a shortfall of assets against liabilities. A more detailed statement about the deficit contributions can be found in Appendix 1.
| 2022 | 2022 | 2021 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Undesignated Designated | Restricted | Total | Total | |||
| £ | £ | £ | £ | £ | ||
| 9 | Upkeep of Manse | |||||
| Council Tax | 1,779.09 | 1,779.09 | 735.00 | |||
| Water Charges | 395.86 | 395.86 | 217.12 | |||
| Communications | 562.24 | 562.24 | 234.00 | |||
| 2,737.19 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 2,737.19 | 1,186.12 | ||
| 10 | Upkeep of Church | |||||
| Broadband | 460.80 | 460.80 | 192.00 | |||
| Utilities | 2,274.85 | 2,274.85 | 581.31 | |||
| Cleaning | 2,505.00 | 2,505.00 | 640.00 | |||
| 5,240.65 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 5,240.65 | 1,413.31 | ||
| 11 | Administration | |||||
| Insurances | 1,702.25 | 1,702.25 | 0.00 | |||
| Subscriptions and Licences | 1,234.59 | 1,234.59 | 80.76 | |||
| Website | 129.00 | 129.00 | 99.00 | |||
| Legal fees | 0.00 | 0.00 | 667.20 | |||
| Bank charges | 143.90 | 143.90 | 47.00 | |||
| Other sundry items | 443.48 | 443.48 | 71.99 | |||
| 3,653.22 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 3,653.22 | 965.95 |
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| 12 | Equipment and maintenance | |||||
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| Church maintenance | 400.16 | 86.35 | 486.51 | 86.35 | ||
| Manse maintenance | 407.48 | 407.48 | 0.00 | |||
| 807.64 | 0.00 | 86.35 | 893.99 | 86.35 | ||
| 13 | Mission, outreach and youth | |||||
| Mission, outreach and youth | 89.43 | 89.43 | 0.00 | |||
| Training | 1,040.00 | 1,040.00 | 0.00 | |||
| Youth | 427.63 | 427.63 | 105.00 | |||
| 1,557.06 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 1,557.06 | 0.00 | ||
| 14 | Financial Reserve | |||||
| The Undesignated funds include | a fnancial reserve of £24,000. This reserve target was set in | |||||
| 2011 and reached in November 2015. It has remained unchanged since then, but is | due for | |||||
| review. |
15 Non-Monetary Assets Held for Church's own use
Hooe Baptist Church is the beneficial owner, subject to any relevant trusts, to the assets listed below. The legal title to all assets listed is held by the Church's custodian trustee, the Baptist Union Corporation.
| Union Corporation. | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Asset Values | |||
| 2022 | 2021 | ||
| Church Premises at 29 Hooe Rd, Plymouth | £ | £ | |
| - Insured Value | 899,890 | 810,712 | |
| Church Fittings and Equipment | |||
| - Insured Value | 93,424 | 84,854 | |
| Church Manse at 1 Stefan Close, Plymouth | |||
| - Insured Value | 359,785 | 324,423 | |
| Church Manse - Contents | |||
| - Insured Value | 10,000 | 10,000 | |
| Total | 1,363,099 | 1,229,989 | |
| 16 | Creditors and debtors | ||
| 2022 | 2021 | ||
| Debtors | |||
| Gift aid tax reclaim to 31 December | 11,649.39 | 8,445.20 | |
| Total | 11,649.39 | 8,445.20 | |
| Creditors | |||
| Unprocessed payments | 0.00 | 0.00 | |
| Total | 0.00 | 0.00 |
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Hooe Baptist Church - Associated Accounts 2022
| Organisation | Opening balance |
Receipts | Payments / Transfers |
Closing balance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| £ | £ | £ | £ | |
| 1st Hooe Girls’ Brigade(Accounting year runs from 1 August - 31 July) | ||||
| Accounts are kept by Mrs Jean Osmond and are independently checked | ||||
| 2021 - 2022 | 1,154.27 | 2,257.05 | 2,055.69 | 1,355.63 |
| 2020 - 2021 | 1,098.51 | 1,352.00 | 1,296.24 | 1,154.27 |
“Friends” Group (Cash account)
This group did not resume after the Covid lockdowns ended, so the balance of £387.99 was paid into the Church’s undesignated fund during 2022. The coffee drop-in which replaced it does not operate with a separate cash account, but holds a cash float. When this builds up to a level beyond what is needed for operational purposes, the excess is paid into the Church’s Undesignated Fund
“Hooerays” Group (Cash account)
The group no longer operates a separate cash account, but instead holds a cash float. When this builds up to a level beyond what is needed for operational purposes, the excess is paid into the Church’s Undesignated Fund
Hooe Youth Bank Account
This account had not been in active use for some years, so in 2021 the balance of £1,117.58 was transferred into the Church’s designated fund and the account was closed.
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Appendix 1
Hooe Baptist Church and the Baptist Pension Scheme
The Church is an employer participating in a pension scheme known as the Baptist Pension Scheme (“the Scheme”). The Scheme is a separate legal entity which is administered by the Pension Trustee (Baptist Pension Trust Limited). The assets of the Scheme are held separately from those of all the participating employers
The Minister is eligible to join the Scheme.
Since January 2012, pension provision has been made through the Defined Contribution (DC) Plan within the Scheme. In general, members pay 8% of their Pensionable Income and employers pay 6% of members’ Pensionable Income into individual pension accounts. In addition, the employer pays a further 4% of Pensionable Income (or 3% if the employer is in the segregated DC section) to cover Death in Service Benefits, administration costs, and an associated insurance policy which provides income protection for Scheme members in the event that they are unable to work due to long-term incapacity.
Benefits in respect of service prior to 1 January 2012 are provided through the Defined Benefit (DB) 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 known as the Baptist Ministers’ Pension Fund, started in 1925, but was closed to future accrual of defined benefits on 31 December 2011.
A formal valuation of the Defined Benefit (DB) Plan was performed as at 31 December 2019 by a professionally qualified Actuary using the Projected Unit Method. At the valuation date the market value of the DB Plan assets was £298 million, whilst the level of assets needed to pay benefits was £316m, giving a deficit of £18m (equivalent to a past service funding level of 94%). The Church and the other participating employers in the DB Plan are collectively responsible for funding this deficit. The next actuarial valuation of the DB Plan within the Scheme was due to take place not later than as at 31 December 2022.
On 30th June 2022 the Trustee of the Baptist Pension Scheme signed an agreement with the insurance company Just Group (“Just”) to secure DB Plan members’ pension benefits. Just are now providing financial backing for all pensions provided through the Scheme’s DB Plan and following this transaction, the Scheme no longer has a shortfall. An updated Recovery plan was then signed in August 2022 under which deficiency contributions from each participating employer in the DB Plan reduced to £1 per month from August 2022.
As there is a large number of employers participating in the Scheme, the Church is unable to identify its share of the underlying assets and liabilities of the scheme. Accordingly, due to the nature of the Scheme, the accounting charge for the period represents the employer contributions payable.
The total pension cost for the Church in respect of the DB Plan in 2022 was £2,191.36 (2021 £3,695.40, of which £1,539.75 was paid by the CIO).
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29 Hooe Road, Hooe, Plymouth, Devon, PL9 9QS www.hooebaptist.org.uk HOOE "To know God, to serve Him, and to make Jesus known to all" BAPTIST CHURCH Hooe Baptist Church Annual Accounts 2022 Prepared by HBC Treasurer.. Mr Robert Ashurst Independent Examiner: Mr Hugh Rodway Hooe Baptist Church is a Charitable Incorporaled Organisation Registered Charity Number 1187358 Hooe Baptist Church complies with all guidance and requirements of The Charity Commission and The Charities Act 2011 Page 1 of13
Report of tne Independent Examiner to the Trustees of Hooe Baptist Church on accounts for the year ended 31st December 2022 as set out in thbs report As the Charity's trustees you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. Ynij hAvp. dptp.rminpd th2t thp. Accounting requirements of section 132 of the Charities Act 2011 do not apply, and have instead applied the provisions of section 133 of the Act. It is my responsibility to state. on the basis of procedures specified in the General Directions given by the Charity Commissioners under the Act. whether particular matters have wffle to my attention. My examination was carrFed out in accordance with the above mentioned Directions. My examination includes a review ofthe 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 the trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit opinion of the view given by the accounls. 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 a. to keep accounting records in accordance with section 130 of the Act.. and b. to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and to comply with the accounting requirements of the Act have not been met: or 2. to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of thè accounts to be reachÈd_ Signed: Date: Hugh RWaY 21 Maudlin Drive Teignmouth TQ14 8RZ Hug way Page2of 13