ELTHAM PARK BAPTIST CHURCH
Charty No 1190789
Annual Report and Financlal Statements
For the year ended 31 December 2023

ELThAM PARK BAPTIST CHURCH
Contents
Page
Referen￿ and AdmlnLstrative Deta115
Tnjstees. report
statement of Fsnandal Activities
Balan￿ Sheet
io
Not25 lo the Accounts
11-20
lTh£ependent Examlners Rew)rt
21

ELTHAM PARK BAPTIST CHURCH
Reference and Admlnlstrative Detalls
Charlty Name
Eltham Park Baptist Church
Charlty Registration Number
1190789
Registered and Admlnlstrative Offlce
32a Westrnount Road
London
SE9 JJE
Trustees
Arnold Tarfing
Patricia Mary Balley-Barday
Alfred Bassah
Jlll Rackiey
Kathl￿Tr Nobbs
Heather Goldsworthy
R￿he1 Prfddle
Andrew Goldsworthy
Bankers
Lloyds 83nk PIC
25 Gresham st￿et
London
EC2V 7HN
Independent Examiners
Flekl Sullfvan
9 Hare & Billet R<kd
Blackheath
London
SE3 ORB

32a We5tmount Road. Eltham.
ELTHAM PARK
BAPTIST CHURCH
London SE9 IJE
020 8859 7740
info@epbc.org.uk
www.epbc.org.uk
Tru5teeg Annual Report for the period from l January 2023 to 31 December 2023
Charity name: Eltham Park Baptist Church
Charity registration number: 1190789
Objectives and Activities
Summary of the purpose5 of the chnrlty 0$ set out In Its governlng document
The principal purpose of the Church is the advan￿ment of the Christian faith according to the
prSn¢iples of the Baptlst denomlnatlon. The Church may also advance educatlon and carry out other
charitable purposes In the United Kingdom and/or other parts of the world.
Summury of the maln actlvltles in relatAon to those purp05eslor the publlc benefit, in particular, the
urtivities* projerts orsernices identified in the occounts.
The Activities may include but are not restricted to:
-Regular public worship, prayer, Blble study, preachlng and teachlng.
-BaptSsm, a5 defined in the Union's Declaration of Prlnciple.
-The Communion of the Lord's Supper which shall normally be obseNed at least once a month.
-Evangelism and mission, locally, regionally. nationally and internationally.
-The teachingi encouragement, wel¢ome and inclusion of young peopSe.
-Nurture and growth of Chr15tian dlsciples.
-Educatipn and training for Christian and community 5eTVlCe.
-Givlng and encouraging pastorèl care.
-supporting and encouraging charitable social actSgn Sn the United Kingdom and abroad.
-Encouraging relationships wlth and supporting Baptists and other Christians.
Statement confirmlng whether the Trustees huve hadregord to the guldunce issued by the Chorlty
Commission on publ1¢ beneflt
The Trustees cor¢firm that they have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commisslon on
public benefit.
Working out ourpurpose through our vision
Our objectives remain the same as in previous years and reflect the vision statement we
wrote as a church family wrillen in 2019.
To lov8 people as Jesus loves them, w8 have focused on the following three areas..

Our relationship wlth God. We wlll seek to grow in dependenGy upon God and go deeper in
our faith. We seek lo do thls so that we are strengthened to live a life that rellects Jesus. We
shall listen to God and transformed by Him through Ihe followlng w8yS.'
Worship and prayer
Reading scripture
Pr&aching and teaching Gods Word
Our relationships with each other. We will seek to take an Interest in all people.
encouraging people lo use theirgifts and feel appreciated. We will seek to support and care
for one another as we live out our faith through lh8 following ways..
Encouraging deeperr81alti)nshlps through small groU￿hoMegroUps
Practical care for all
Intergenerational activities
Our relationship with the world/community around us. We will seek to support 8ach other
to live and share who Jesus is Ihrough the whole of our lives both within Ihe comfftunily of
Eltham 8nd Ihe world around us. We will seek lo do this in Ihe following ways..
Be a posilive presence in the community
Share our faith
Be conGemed for our environment and issues ofjusllco
These objectives continue to be the basis from which we select our choic8 of acllvlties and
ministries across the church.
Achievements and Performance
Summary of the mttln t7chievements of the chorltyi identlfying the difference the charity's work hus
made to the ¢ircumstancEs (Jf it5 beneficiuries and ony wlder benefits to societyus u whole.
Worship gndProyer.'
Our church family began the year, meeting in the halls to save on the Significant C05t of heating the
sanctuary in response to the energy crisi5 across the country at that time. Th15 unexpectedly led to a
speclal sense of c105eness as the congreg3tSon sat In a large arc that encouraged fellowship and
Participation. This was somethlng especiallyvalued following the isolation from COVID restrl¢tion5 in the
previous year. It promoted the desire to include more people In the leading asperts of worship and
encourage farnlly members to Use their gifts. A team of people set up the room and organised the tech
rieeded eaily on a Sunday morning, which wa5 a lot of additional work. We continued thls way in our
worship until Easter, putting aspects from the second objective into practice.
In March, we held a prayer breakfast, where we reflected on how God had led us to thls point and asked
Him to clearly lead us into our next steps.
During May, we held a 'Pray our way through Mav event. Each day, prayer remlnders were sent out vla
the PrayerNet, and a special evenlng of prayer wa5 held each week, rotating the days, to encourage as
many members as possible to join. This was held before we began to Consider our next steps in
appointing a new minlster, a5 Rev Lucy Wright had left us the previous month.
In June, we held a special Wision Sund3y, where as part of the morning seNlce, we split into small Broups
to discuss questions to help us to conslder where God might be leading us and what Sort of nilnister. we
believed we needed.
Over the summer, these reflections were written into a profile whlch was uploaded to the Baptist Union
portal in October. By December, we had recelved six profiles from prospective ministers who were
interested In knowing more about Eltham Park Baptist Church.

As we were wlthDUt a Minister, one of the Deacons took responsibility for organislng a rota for those
preaching and leading the worship services each Sunday, contlnulng to expand our multl-volce approach.
She also coordlnated the teaching themes we would use from week to week. A set of prepared formats
were created for our communion services, enabling a structure to be followed as needed.
An All-Age service continued to be held once a month wlth a parade servlce happenlng once a term.
Leudership Team..
The m05t significant event during 2023 was the resignation In January of our rninlster, Rev Lucy Wright,
who had been asked by the Baptist Unlon to become a Regional Minister. During her exlt Interview, she
shared how she had led us through the first Iwo objective5 from ourvislon statement but had not started
to explore the third objective. This was something she hoped we would continue and make a prlority in
the coming years.
With the knowledge that our Minister In Training) Cherie Rogers, was also due to complete her final year
in 3iJne and take up a post in North London, the leadership had much work to do to ensure a smooth
transition and put in place the many safeguards needed.
Rev Honesty Kachldza, from Hither Green Baptlst Church, was appolnted as our moderator after Rev
Lucy began her new role, and was13nd still continues to bel a vital SOLFrce of advice and support to the
church.
Elections held forthe Deaconate In June reappolnted Heather Goldsworthy, Kathy Nobbs and Jill Ratklev
and newly appointed Tr15h 6ailey-Barclay and Arnold Tarllng. To promote greater inclusion, the days for
Deacons, meetings and prayer were rotated throughout the week enabling Trish to partlcipate, as the
previous schedule had limited Girls, Brigade leaders from fully participating in the Diaconate.
Leading up to the deacon elections, some details were cl8rif¥ed on the roles and responsibilities of
deacon5, to specifically include'welcoming vlsltors, and'to engage in robust and respectful discusslons,.
We wanted the leadership to lead by example In welcoming new people and for leaders to proactively
Share their own thought5 and respond to the thoughts of others to help move the church forward In the
dlrection we believe God is moving us.
Durlng the Autumn, the leadershlp had the pleasure of recommending Alfred Bassah to the chureh to go
forward to the Ministerial Reco8nition Committee a5 a Minister In Trainlng.
Buildings..
A fabric team wa5 proposed during the autumn. to help with the tremendously difficult job of
maintaining both the churrh premises and the Manse. Arnold Tarling was appointed the deacon
responsible for pr@mises but needed a team of people to support in this role.
After Rev Lucy Wrlght began her new role, the Manse was rented tothe London Baptist Associatlon whlle
buildinÈ work was completed on Lucy's new home, $0 she continued to Ilve there until January 2024.
Thls provlded the church wlth an Income as well as ensurlng we dld not have to maintaln an empty
building.
During this time, we began to discuss what was needed to make the Manse ready for a new minister.
The kitchen needed a stjbstantial upgrade, and we wished to add a downstairs, accesslble toilet, so that
church members or visltors were able to use a toilet downstairs, without having to cllmb up to the
mezzanSne storey. Windows to the rear of the Manse needed replaclng and an unsafe chimney stack
removed. A comprehensive plan to cover all these areas was prepared 2nd was sent to tender. The total
expenditure was expected to be approximately £90,000.

Pu5toral Care..
We continued to hold family events such as Bring and Share Lunch In April, and a fun picnic In August.
The Families, WhatsApp chat was enhanced to include general messaBlng and encouraEements a5 well
as approprlate Informatlon and reminders.
Bags of blessings were given to those over 80 years old across the Church family at Easter znd at
Christmès. Heather Goldsworthy led a group who sUPPOrt her to oversee the Pattoral Care needs of the
wider church family.
Members..
We said goodbye to four Church family member5 during the year. But also welcomed one newborn baby
into the church family and held a dedicatlon service for her in March. We also saw two weddings in the
church durlngthe year, baptised one of ourchurch members, and welcomed two other regular attendees
Into membership.
Mission ond Evangellsm..
At the end of 2022 and into 2023 we explored a 'Warm Welcome, initiative, where we opened up the
Friendship Centre for people to come è keep themselves warm during the fuel crisis. This involved mijch
preparation including training and s3feEuarding procedure5. However, no one vlsited. We reflected on
the reasons for why this may have happened and decided that after several months that WÈ Should end
the initiative. We concluded that although the venture had not successful, it had been rlght for us to try.
We held a Christianity Explored course from the end of February for 6 weeks. Our Mlnister and Mlnlster-
in-Training hosted thlswith regular support from other church members. Five people attended who were
Interested In learning more. This directly led to some new member5, and more importantly, enabled
people to ask open and flank questions about God, the Bible and how to Ilve as a Christian.
In April and agaln in November, we hosted a Ladies, Night, to which ladies associated with the church
were invited to attend. Good food and a range of crafts were avallable, allowing people to chat and build
relationships. The men also met together for a meal at a local restaurant.
We worked together wlth the other churches along Westmount Road to slng carols at the Westmount
Road Llght Up community event.
Lunch club remained è key outreach to the folk in the local community, and we have worked hard to
bulld links between the regular attendees of lunch club and other events at church.
We continue to enhance our webslte as it has played a key role in attracling many new people to join
our church.
During Harvest, we agaln supported BMS World Mlsslon, Greenwich Foodbank and the Manna Centre.
We met with Holly* who was one of the BMS mls51onaries we supported, who told us more Of her work.
Volunteerlng induding youth work..
Our church only runs because of the hu8e number of volunteers who make thls happen.
Durlng the year, we have struggled to add new leaders to the Girls, Brigade team. But a number of church
family members agreed to help with one off sessions, whlch has eased the problem
although
permanent new leaders would be more than welcome.
Jame5 Feasey stepped down from the leaclership of BB and was thanked for hls many years of service.
A new Tech Team was set up, InVo￿l￿g a wlder group of people from across the church to support the
Erowing tech requirements for the church. We were still recruiting people for the fabric team at the ènd
of the year.

Our Sunday mornlng youth work grew during the year, wlth up to 16 young people now a part of the
group with regular attendance of around eight. Some of these young peop5e help in other aspects of
church mlnlstrytr especSally with muslc and tech.
Structure, Governance ondmanagement..
The appointment of trustees Is made In accordance wlth the Baptlst Union guidelinÈs and conflrmed by
our Church constitution, fdtified in 2013. Trustees must be members of the church, nominated by a
minimL*m of two members and voted by 213$ of the membership present at the election. The trustees
are responslble for maklng decisions on all matters of general concern and Importance to the church
including deciding on how the funds are tr> be spent but will bring all significant changes before the
members of the church for final instruction.
Financial Review
Review of the churlty'sfinunclolposltlon at the end of the period
As at 31 December 2023, the charity had total funds carried forward of £4.186,56512022..
£4,232,026). The funds were represented predominantly by tangible fixed assets, mainly the
church building and the Manse occupied by our minister. Of these funds £NII12021- £NIII were
restricted and the balance unrestricted.
When conslderinE the financial position, the Trustees consider and monitor the cash and bank
balances. At the end of the year, bank and cash balances amounted to £162,68612022:
£191,223), a reductlon of £28,537 from the balance at the start of the year.
The Trustees have concluded that the flnanclal posltion of the charlry at the end of the period wa5
stronÉ with sufficient assets available to support the planned activities in the future.
Statement explt7ining thepolicy Aor holding re5ewes stutlny why thEy ure held
The charit¢s policy is to hold reserve5 in unrestricted funds sufficient to cover 5 months,
expenditure. The main source of income for thè ch8rity is donations from members and others
attending the church. The holding of reserve5 at this level enables the charlty to plan actlvities
and commit to expendlture In the knowledge that should there be a drop in the level of income,
or an unavoidable unplanned expendlture requirement, the ¢harlty has sufficient time to respond
wlthout a serious adverse Impact.
In applylng this policy, the Trustees exclude Tangible Fixed Assets (which are not readily
realisablel.
Amount of reserves held
At the end of the year the charity held free reserves of £189,49212021: £190,699). Thls was
55gnificantly In excess of the amount requlred to be held under the reseryes policy.
The reason that significant excess funds were held is that the charity received a substantial legacy
in 2018. The amount of the legacy was £220,165, the legacy included no restrictions as to its
use.

During 2020 the church members decided to designate two thirds of the money received through
the legacy to fund an additional church worker to support the minister, and the remalnlng one
third to fund work required on the church property. At the end of the year the balance in the
designated funds amour>ted to £114,435, leaving £75,057 within the General Fund.
Detulls ofAunds materlally in deficit
At the year-end there were no funds materially in deficit.
Explt7nation of t7ny uncertolntles about the churity continulng 0$ a golng concern
Having considered the financial posltion of the charity at the year end, the monthly accounts
prepared for sUb￿qUent periods and the expected activlties over the forthcomlng 12 months, the
Trustees have concluded that there is no material uncertainty over the ability of the charity to
continue as a going concern. They have therefore prepared the charitls accounts on a going
concern basls.
Reference and Administrative details
Charity name
Registered charity number
Charity's principal address
Eltham PaTk Baptist Church
1190789
32a Westmount Road
Eltham
London
SE9 IJE
Names of the charlty trustees who manage the ¢harlty
Trustse name
Office Ilf any)
Dates acted If not for
whole year
Name of person lor body)
entitled to appolnt trustee Ilf
an
Rev. Lucy Wright
Minister
To April 2023
To July 2023
Eliham Park Baptist Church
members
Cherle Rogers
Mini5ter-in-
Training
Patricia Bailey-Barclay
Alfred Bassah
From Jun 2023
Thoma5 Feasey
Andrew Goldsworthy
Heather Goldsworthy
Kathleen Nobbs
To Jun 2023
Treasurer
Rachel Priddle
Secretary
Jill Rackley
Arnold Tarling
Tracy Thomas
From Jun 2023

Declarations
The Trustees declare that they have approved the Trustee5' Report
ove.
Signed on behalf of the charitls trustees on..
by=
Signature:.
Name..
Positior3'.
Rachel Rose Priddle
Secretary
Andrew Gold
Treasurer
hy

ELTHAM PARK BAPTIST CHURCH
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL AcrIvrriES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
Note
Unrestricted
Restrlcted
Total
2023
Total
2022
Unrestricted Restrlthd
Income and
endowments from
Donations and legacies
Investmellt Income
80,786
535
2,830
83,616
535
81,883
115
9,170
91,053
115
Other trading xtivilles
Total Inwmé
47,684
129,005
47,684
31,382
t13,380
31,382
122,550
2,830
131,835
9,170
Expenditure
Charitsble Activf(ies
Mlnlstry
Mlsslon
43,299
26.782
43,299
29,612
104,385
177,296
75,772
25,297
105,511
75,772
34,467
105,511
215,750
2,630
9,170
Estrdbli5hrnent
104,385
174,466
Total Expenditure
2,830
206,580
9,170
Net Incolne /
(Expenditure) for the
v¢ar
(45,4611
(45,461)
(93,200)
(93,2001
other recognlsed
galnsl{losses)
Actuarial gainsl{lossesl on
defined benefit pensions
scheme5
14
18,162
18,162
Net MovtmÈnt in
Funds
145,461)
145,461)
(75,0381
(75,0381
Re¢onciliation of
Funds:
Total Funds brought
foFward
Totsl Funds carried
forward
4,231026
4,232,026
4,307,064
4,307,064
4,186,565
4,186,565
4,232,026
4,232,026

ELTHAM PARK BAPTIST CHURCH
BALANCE SHEEf 31 DECEMBER 2023
Notes
2023
2022
Flxed Assets
Tanolble Fixed Assets
3,997,073
3,997,073
4,041,327
4,041,327
Curreht Assets
Debtors
io
36,421
162,686
199,107
23,894
191,223
Bank and Cash
215,117
Current Liabilit4e5
thditors.. arnounts
falling due within one year
li
(9,615)
{24,418)
Net Current Assets
189,492
190,699
Total a￿ets les5 current
Ilabil￿e5
4,186,565
4,232,026
Total net assets or liaLilitie5
4,186,565
4,232,026
Charity Funds
Re5trfcted
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Unrestrlcted
4,186,565
4,232,026
Total Charity Funds
4,186,565
4,232,026
The notes on pages 11-20 fom) an Integral part of these accounts. These accounts were approved by the
Trustees on ..G..•i4.L¥-. QDI<.. and slgned on thelr behalf by
Treasurer
Deacon
QhtyLCL Qc
pe(DDLn
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ELTHAM PARK BAPTIST CHURCH
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS
YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
I ACCOUNTING POLICIES
a Basls of preparatlon
The accounts are prepared In accordan￿ with the Charities Statement of Recommended Pracb
(Charities SORP 2015), FRS102 and wlth the Charitles Act 2011.
E￿haM Park Baptist Churd) meets the definitlon of a public benefit entity under FRS102. Assets and
liabilities are initially recognized at historical cost or transaLtion value unless otherwise stated in the
relevant accounting policy note&
b Income Yecognition
All incoming resources are included in the Statement of Financlal Actiwties when the charity Is legally
entltled to the Income after any performance conditlons have been met, the amount can be measured
reliably and it is probable that the income will be received.
c Donations
Donations are accounted for gross when received. Fixed asset gifts In kind are recognized when recewable
and are included at fair value.
d Legacies
Legaaes are accounted for at the eadler of the Esiate accounts being finalised and notified and the legacy
being received.
Investment Income
Investment Income Is Induded in the accounts in the year in whlch ￿ is receivable.
f Expenditure recognition
All expenditure is accounted for on an accruals basls. Expenditu￿ Is recognized where there is a legal or
construcbve obligation to make payments to third parties, It Is probable that setdement will be required
and the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably.
g Costs of raising funds
The Church doe5 not make formal appeals for funds, and expenditure on these items Is therefore not
material.
h Grants payable
The Church makes grants to other orgènlsattons whose charitable objecis complen*nt its wod(. They a
accounted for when the recipient has been notifled of the grant and payment is uncondltlonal.
I Support costs
Support costs are those that assist the work of the church but do not dlrecdy reprewt charitable attwities
and Include Offi￿ costs and govemance cost. Where support Costs cannot be directly atirlbuted to
particular headings they have been allocated to the cost of ralslng funds and expenditure on charitable
actlvltles on a basls consistent with the use of resources. This represents dlrect expenditure on the
g0Veman￿ of the church. Most of the management is carried out without charge by voluTrteers. Thls
intangible cost is not included in the Statement of Flnanclal Activlties Since there is no measurable cost to
the volunteers for thelr servlce.
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j Fixed Assets
Tangible fixed assets are capitrlised if they rAn be used for more than one year and cost at least £1,000.
They are Initially recognised at cost or, for donated assets, at a ￿aSOnable estimate of their value on
receipt.
There 15 nr) reliable infomiation available for the c05t of the churth premises and so on first time adoption
of FR5102, the Insuran￿ value used previously was adopted as deemed cost.
k Depreclatlon
Depreciation is provided on all fixed assets, other than freehold land, to write off the cost on ? strawjht-llne
basis over thelr expected useful life, at the following rates:
Freehold land
Bulldings
Furniture and fittlngs
loo
Computers and equipment 33010
I Investment Assets
Investments are initially stated at cost. Sub*quently they are measured at falr value with change5
recognized in the Siatement of Financial Actiwties if the shares are publicly traded or thelr Pair value can
otherwise be measured reliably. All other investment assets are shown at cost less impairment.
m Funds
Unrestritted funds afft avallable for use at the d￿cretion of the trustees in furtheran￿ of the genernl
objectives of the charity ond which have not been designated for other purposes.
Designated funds comprise unrestricted funds that have ￿en set aside by the tnjstees for specific
purposes. The aim and use of each designated fund is set out in the notes to the financial statements.
Restricted fiAnds are funds whlch are to be used in acCon1a￿ with spEcific restrictions impjsed by donors
or which have been raised by the charity for specific purposes, The cost of raislng and administering such
funds are charged agalnst the specific fund. The aim arHI use of each restricted fund Is set out In the notes
to the flnancial statements,
Endowment fund5 represent those assets which must be held permanently by the charity. Income arislng
on the endowment funds be used in accordance with the objects of the charity and is Included a5
unrestricied Income. Any capitsl gain5 or Ios5e5 arising on the investments form part of the fund.
Investment management charges and legal advi(È relatlng to the fund are charged agalnst the lund.
n Employee benefjts
The charlty operates a defined contribution plan for ￿rtain of its employees. A defined contributton plan is
a pension plan under which the charity pays fbxed contrtbutions into a separate entity, Once the
contributions have been paid the charity has no fijrther payments obligatlons. The contributions are
recognlsed as an expense when they are due. Amounts not paid are shown in accruals in the balance
sheet. The assets of the plan are held separately from the charity in an independenuy administered fund.
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Donatlons and Legacie5
Unrestricted
Restrirted
2023
2022
Donations ar￿ Legacies
Offerings
67,121
2,410
69,531
75,235
Tax refunds
11634
420
13,054
15,162
Other don3Uor
1,031
1,031
656
Legades
Totèl
80,786
2,830
83.616
91,053
In 2022 £9,J70 of the donation5 andjegocies income ¢vas attributable to Trst17ttedfunds with the re￿ining
£81,883belng aitributable to unrestrittedfunds.
Investment Income
Unrestricted
Restricted
2023
2022
Investment Income
Interesi reTrived
535
535
115
Totsl
535
535
115
In 2022 8/linvestmentincome was attnbutable to unrestrittedfund5.
other trading artivities
Vnre5trlrted
Restrlcted
2023
2022
Income from other tradlng actlvltlÉ
Premises and minibus hire fees
41,197
41,197
27,553
Lunch clLtrb
6,487
6,487
3,829
Total
47,684
47,684
31,382
In 2022 allincome from other trdding athvitles was attrlbutable to unrestrictedfynds.
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Minlstry
Unrestricted
Restricted
2023
2022
Mlnlsterfs stipendi pensKJn and FQI
Mini51er in Training's sti￿dI penslon and
Nl
VIs5tSng speakers
11,236
11,236
35,987
16,659
16,659
26,711
720
720
Conferences and training
235
235
267
chU￿h minibJ5
2,235
2,235
1,676
2,206
other mlnistry costs
Office stafting
Subscrfp￿onS
2,702
2,702
4,720
4,720
3,540
1,653
1,653
1,487
Prlntlngi Postage and stsbontry
Indepe￿ent examination
L,079
1,079
999
1,860
1,860
Pen4on scheme finance cost
382
Other administrative cost
200
200
157
Total
43,299
43,299
75,772
Mission
Unrestrlcted
Restrlcted
2023
2022
Grants payable
Children and youth work
19,670
2,830
22,500
28,598
2,429
4,552
2,429
2,970
683
Caterlng Costs
4,552
Outreach
131
131
216
Total
26,782
2,830
29,612
34,467
Unrestricted
Restricted
2023
2Q22
Grants payable
BUGB Home MissK)n
6,000
6,0(X)
7,830
7,800
870
6,000
BMS Wodd M15slon
2,830
10,280
11,690
Other missionarles
7,800
870
Other charitsbte organisatbns
Total
628
19,670
2,830
22,500
28,598
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Establishment
Unrestrlcted
Restricted
2023
2022
6,337
Man* expen
Cleaners
4,368
10,544
1,592
4,811
4,368
10,544
1,592
4,811
20,031
4,457
203
C￿nIng materials
Insurance
1,795
4,354
16,715
3,560
192
Ught and heat
Rates arNI waste
20,031
4,457
Sundries
203
Telephone and Internet
Repa￿rS malntenance
Srnall equiprnent
Depreciation
812
812
390
10.756
778
10,756
16,294
778
408
46,033
104,385
46,033
104,385
46,018
Total
105,511
staff costs and Trustees expenses
2023
2022
staff costs and Trustees
expenses
SaMes
Gross salary
Employerfs national Insuran
Etnployerfs wslon contdbutlons
Council trdx, water rates etc
39,969
68,109
1,043
6,194
2,929
78,275
Social seojrfty costs
Pension costs
594
2,516
other costs
696
Total
43,775
The average number of employees during the year was
No employee re￿1Ve￿ emoluments in excess of £60,000 durtng the year.
The MlnL8ter, who was In Offi￿ until mid-Aptil 2023, acted as one of the church's trustees in accordance with
the Trust Deed and re￿Ived remuneration of £9,855 and other beneflts in respert of her seN1￿5 as Minister,
Including the provislon of manse accommodatlon owned by the church.
The Minister-Sn-training, who was in Offi￿ until the end of July 2023, acted as one of the church's trustees In
accordan￿ with the TrL￿t Deed and received remuneration of £14,931 in respett of her services as Minlster-
in-training,
£NII In total was ￿1mbUr5ed to the Trustees in respect of expenses incurred as Trustee5 {2022'. £Nill.
The Church pays pension contrtbutions for its Minlster and Mlnlster-ln-trainlng to the Defined Contribution
Plan within the Baptist Penslon Scheme, whlch Is admlnlstered by the Penslon Trustee, Baptist Pen5Ton Trust
Llmlted. Further detalls of the scheme are set out in Note 14 below,
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9 Tanglble Fixed Assets
Chur¢h
Premise5
Motor
vehicle5
Flxtures,
Fittlngs &
Equlpment
Total
Manse
Tangible Fixed Assets
Cost
l January 2023
Addiiion5
DIsp05al
3,903,693
391,257
2,500
49,722
1,779
4,347,172
1,779
3l D￿ernI￿r 2023
3,903,693
391,257
2,500
51,501
4,348,951
Depreciation
l January 2023
Charge for the year
On dlsposals
234,222
39,037
23,478
3,913
2,340
45,805
3,043
305,845
46,033
31 Decernber 2023
273,259
27,39L
2,380
48,848
351,878
Net book value
l January 2023
31 De￿rnber 2023
3,669,471
367,779
363,866
160
3,917
4,041,327
3,997,073
3,630,434
120
2,653
All of the fixed assets are used for dirett charitable purp)se5.
10 Debtors
2023
2022
Accrued Sncome
17,178
19,244
2,208
21,686
Prepayma)t and other debtor5
36,421
23.694
11 Creditors: amounts falllng due within one year
2023
2022
Trade treditors
1,666
576
A(tyuals
7,949
23,842
9.615
24,418
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Restricted Funds
Current perlod
l January Ii)coming Resources
2023 Resources expended
Galns
and Transfers
IossÈ5
31 December
2023
Unrastricted Funds
GeneralFund
4,100,932
129,005
157,807
4,072,130
DeslgnatedFunds
Addltlonal worker
86,031
16,659
69,372
45,063
Property
45,063
Restricted Funds
BMS Worfd Mis5B)n
2,830
2,830
Romanla
other organi5ations
Total
4,232,026
131,835
177,296
4,186,565
Prevkous period
l January Incoming Resour£
2022 Resources
expended
Gains
and 7ransfet¥
losses
31 December
2022
Unrestricted Funds
Gener4lFund
4,143,326
113.380
173,936 18,162
4,100,932
Deslgnat&dFunds
Additional Worker
112,743
50,995
26,712
5,932
86,031
45,063
Property
Restricted Funds
BMS World Ni5510ll
5,280
3,890
5,280
3,B90
Rornanla
other organisations
Totsl
4,307,064
122,5
215,750
18,162
4,232,026
Durlng 2020 the church members decided to designate I￿0 thlrds of the money recelved through a legacy in
2018 to fund an additlonal church worker to support the Minister, and the remaining one third to fund work
reqUI￿d on the churth property.
Durlng 2023, the fund for an additional worker was used to pay the costs of our Minisier-In-Trd5nlng. ND
monies were disbursed from the property during the year.
During 2023, thè church re￿¢Ve1 money in support of a projert run by BMS World Mission,
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On cccaslons, the church receNes money in support of other organisation5. Any such amounts are accounted
for withln restricted funds. The funds are shown in aggregate above due to the Immatertal amounts invoSved,
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Analysis of net assets
Current period
General
funds
Restrlcted
Total
Tanglble fixed assets
Current assets
Current liabilities
Penslon liabilities
3,997,073
198,207
(8,715)
3,997,073
199,107
(9,615)
900
(900)
Net assets at 31 De￿Inber 2023
4 186 565
4 186 565
Prevlous period
General
Restrlcted
Total
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Tangible fixed assets
Current assets
Current liablllues
Penslon liabilities
4,041,327
208,087
(17,388)
4,041,327
215,117
(24,418)
7,030
(7,0301
Net assets at 31 December 2022
4 232 Q26
4 232 026
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Pensions
The Church is an partlcipatlng employer in a pension scherne known a5 the Baptist Penslon Scheme C'the
Scheme?, which is a separate legal entty administered by the Pension Trustee (Baptist Pension Tnjst
Limited). The assets of the Scheme are held separately from those of the Employer and the other
participating employers.
The Scheme, previously thown as the Baptist Ministers, Pension Fund, started In 1925, but Was dosed to
future accrual of defined beneffts on 31 December 2011. Prior to this date the main benefit provided through
the Deflned Benefit (DB) Plan was a pension of one elghlieth of final minimum pensionable Income for each
year of penslonable Servi￿ together with additional pension In respert of premiums paid Penslonable
Income In excess of Minimum Pensionable Income.
From January 2012, pension provision is being made through the Defined Contrlbutlon (DC) Plan within the
Scheme. In general, members pay 8010 of their Pensionable Income and employers pay 6D/o of members,
Penslonable Income into Indlvidual pension accoufits, which are operated and managed on behalf of the
Pension Trustee by Broadstone Corporate Benefits Ltd. In additlon, the employer pays a further 4Qh of
Penslonable Income to cover Death in Service Benefits, adminlstration costs, and an assoclated insurance
policy which provides income protecbon for Scheme members if they are unable to work due to long-temi
incapaclty. This income protection policy has been insured by the Baptist Union of Great Britain w￿h Avlva
Limited,
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The Stheme is considered tr) be a multi-employer scheme as described in Section 28 of FRS 102. Because it
Is not Possible to attribute the Scheme's assets and Ilabilities to specific employers, the scheme Is accounted
for as if the Scheme were a defined contribution scheme.
The Minister and the Mlnlster-iri-Training are ellglble to Joln the Sd)erne,
Actuarial valuatlon as at 31 December 2019
A formal valuatlon of the Defined Benefit (DB) Plan as at 31 December 2019 was carrled out by a
professionally qualified Actuary uslng 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, glving a deficlt
of £18m (equivalent to a past SeN1￿ funding level of 94Wo), The Church and the other participating
employers in the DB Plan are collectlve5y responsible for funding this deficlt.
The key assumptions underlying the valuation were as follows..
Type of assumption
RPI prfce Infiation a￿UMption
CPI pri￿ Infiatlon a*urnpUon
Minimum Penslonable Income incwse5
Assumed investment returns
Prtrretirement
Post retirernent
Deferred penslon increases
Pre-Aprll 2009
Post-April 2009
Pen4on Increases
Main scheffle pen5M)n
0/0 P.#.
3.20
2.70
3.20
2.95
1.70
3.20
2.50
2.70
Mortsllty was assumed in accordance with 8086 of the S3NA standard mortality table. Future Improvements
projetted from 2013 In Ilne with the"CM12019" projertlon with a long-term rate of improvement of 1.75%
p.a, for males and 1.50h p.a. ft)r female5 Wlth the core smoothing parameter and wlth additional inltlal
mortality improvement fattor A-0.5%.
The next aLtuarial valuabon of the DB Plan wlthin the Scheme was due to take pla￿ not later than as at 31
D￿mber 2022. However, the DB Plan is tr) be wound up, and the process to wind it up was started with
effect from 31 March 2024 and therefore no formal valuation 15 due to tske pla￿,
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Recovery Plan
In addition to the contributions to the DC Plan set out above, where a valuation of the DB Plan reveals a
deficit the Trustee and the Council agree to a rate of deficlency contributions from churches and other
employers involved In the DB Plan. Following the 2019 valuatlon a Recovery Plan was signed in September
2020 under which defidenLy Contributions We￿ payable until June 2026.
On 30th June 2022 the Baptist Pension Scheme slgnod an agreement wlth the Insuran￿ company Just Group
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 transactlon, the Scheme no longer has a
shortfall. An updated Recovery pkAn was then signed in August 2022 under which recovery contributions from
each participating employer in the DB Plan reduced to £1 per month from August 2022. T￿e contributions
are payable under the recovery plan until June 2026. The outstanding deficiency contrlbutlons due under the
Recovery Plan are not considered material and therefore have not been included in the balan￿ sheet.
Movement In Balance Sheet liability
Section 28.IIA of FRS 102 requires agreed deficit recovery payments to be recognised as a liabllity. The
movement in the provision Is set out in the table below.
2023
2022
Balan￿ sheet lia￿lty at year stsrt
Minus deficiery contrlbutions paid
Interesl cost (recognIs￿l In SOFA)
Retnaining change to balance Sheet Ikbjllty {rec￿nISed In SOFA)
Balan￿ sheet Ilatxlty at year end
20,400
(2,620)
382
(18,162)
* Comprises any change in agreed deficit recovery plan and change In assumptiorbs between year-ends.
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Related Charities
The custodian Trustee of the church is the Baptist Union Corporatton Llmited whlchls charity number 249635,
and which is controlled by the BaptSst Union Coun(il. The church is also a MeM￿r of the Baptist Union of
Great Britsin, and the London Baptist Association.
The church made a donation to the Baptist Union Home Misslon Scheme a5 set out In note 6.
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Independent Examiner's Report to the Trustees of The Eltham Park Baptist Church
I report to the trustees on my examinatlon of the flnancial statements of The Eltham Park Baptist Church Cthe
charity? for the year ended 31 December 2023 which comprise the Ststement of Financial Artivilies, the
Balance Sheet and related notes.
This report is made sdely to the charitys trustees, as a body, in accordan￿ wlth sertk)n 145 of the Charitles
Att 2011. My work has been undertaken so that I might state to the charity's trustees those matters l am
requlred to state to them in this report and for no other purpose. To the fullest extent pemiitted by law, I do
not accept or assume responsibility to anyone other than the charity and the charlty's trustees as a body, for
my work, for thls report, or for the opinions I have formed.
Responsibllltles and basis of report
As the tnjstees of the charlty you are responsible for the preparation of the finanoal statements In accordance
wlth the requirements of the Charit￿5 Act 2011 Cthe Act?.
I report in respect of my examination of the charity's financial statements carried out under section 145 of the
Att and in carrying out my examination I have followed all the applicable Directions glven by the Charity
Commission under settion 145(5)(b) of the Act.
An independent examination does not involve gatherlng all the evidence that would be requlred in an audit and
consequenuy does not cover all the matters Ihat an auditor considers In gimng their opinion on the Financial
statements. The planning and conduct of an audit goes beyond the limited a5surnnce that an independent
examination can provide. COnSeq￿ntIY l express no opinion as to whether the financial ststements present
'true and fairf view and my report is limited to those speclflc matters set out in the independent examinels
statement,
Independent examlner's statement
I have completed my examination. I confirm thèt no material matters hève come to my attention in connection
with the examination givlng me cause to believe that In any material respect:
accounting recon15 were not kept In re5peLt of the charity as requlred by seLtion 130 of the Act,. or
the f4nancial statements do not accord with those records,. or
the financial ststements do not comply with the applicable requ1￿ments concerning the form and content
of accounts set out In the Charities (Accounts and Reports) RegulatiorkS 2008 other than any requlrement that
the accounts glve a 'true and fair view which is not a matter considered as part of an Independent examination.
I have no cOn￿mS and have come auoss no other matters In connect¢on wlth the examlnation to which
attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper urKlerstanding of the financial statements
to be reached,
Timothy Sullivar¢ FCA
Fleld Sullivan Limited
Chartered Accountants
9 Hare and Blllet Rtsad
London
SE3 ORB
Field Sulllvan Limlted Reglstered In England no. 8024052
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