Stoke Ash Baptist Church CIO Charity No. 1192114 End of Year Report and Financial statements. For the period 02.11.2020 - 31.03.2022
Contents 3. Legal and Administrative Information 4. Trustees Annual Report 6. Independent Examinerfs Report 7. ReiptS & payments accounts CC16a
Address: Stoke Ash Baptist Church CIO Chapel Lane Stoke Ash Eye IP23 7EW Suffolk Trustees: Gordon Leggett (Elder) Jonathan Steed (Independent) Robert Cooper (Deacon) Paul Warren (Deacon) Bankers: Santander, 1-3 Carr St, Ipswich IP4 1 DS Independent Examiner John Whayman
Trustees, Annual Report The trustees of Stoke Ash Baptist Church present their annual report and 8t financial statements for the period ending 31 March 2022. Due to the complexity of the trust deeds of the properties in question no assets have as yet been transferred into the new CIO durlng this period from the unincorporated Stoke Ash Baptsst Church. Governance and Management stoke Ash Baptist Church was formed in 1805 and was governed by 'Artides of Faith and Church rules, as set out in the churches handbook revised in nd February 2015. The Church registered as a CIO on 2 November 2020 and is Ih governed by the constitution document of 9 October 2020. Previously the Church operated as an excepted Charity under the umbrella of The Association of Grace Baptist Churches (East Anglia) Ltd. The Church is a member of The Association of Grace Baptist Churches (East Anglia) Ltd and also affiliated to F.l.E.C. The trustees are formed from the Elders and deacons of the church, all which have served during this period alongside an independent who was a retired elder of the church. The trustees are responsible for the control and management of the Church and are appointed by the members of the church. Objectives and Aims The purpose of the Church Is the advancement of the Chri8tlan Faith in accordance wlth the Bas18 of Faith, Doctrinal Dlstinctives and Ethical Slatements, primarily, but not exclusively within Stoke Ash, Suffolk and the surrounding neighbourhood; and such charitable purposes, as shall in the opinion of the charity trustees facilitate the work of the Fellowship. provided that such purposes must be carrled out in the manner consistent wlth the Bas18 of Faith, Doctrinal Distlnctives and Elhlcal Statements. Activities and Achievements The trustees have given due regard to the Charity Commissions guidance on public benefit and, in particular, the specific guidance on charities ft)r the advancement of religion. During the year the Church has continued. within the confines of the Covid restricts'ons, to carry out the various activities in order to promote the Gospel in the local area. During the restricted months the Church used the online facllity of zoom to keep in contact with the members of the congregalion. Sadly the children and youth work within the Church had to cease and on the Sundays we restricted the servio to a moming onty. Once restrictions were lifted we continued with the morning seNice and the Tuesday evening Prayer and Bible study and gradually the congregation began to return. We were also able to continue our joint effort with our local Stoke Ash & Thwaite Parish Council providing a monthty meal held on the forth Wednesday of each month for the over 65's in the Churches Youth Hall.
Attendan has grown from 25 to 35 with people from the surrounding villages. For those who do not have transport we provide a taxi service to and from the hall. The Church is involved in supporting worldwide Christian Mission through Grace Baptist Mission, Asia Link, Cogwheel Trust, Crisis, Fisherman's Mission, New Tribes Mission. These are all Missions that we have regular contsct wilh though the membership of the church due to their alignment with our beliefs and charitable objectives. Finances The principal source of funds for the church comes from the free will offerings of the attendees. This has been very restrictive during the restrictions of Covid due to people not attending Church in person. This therefore changed the way that practical aspects of the church functioned, affecting both income and expenditure. On top of Ihe normal expenses of Church life we had the additional cost of expenditure of solicitors and surveyors fees in regards to registering for CIO status and the involvement of searching and dealing with original Church deeds for land and buildings. We are grateful for all the financial support of the fellowship and we see on again how God uses His people to provide for the needs of the Church. Please note agaln that there Is no breakdown of tho finances, as they have not yet not be•n transferred into the CIO due to the complexity of the assets of tho buildings and land and confirmation of deeds. Th•so will be shown in the next years report once our sollcltors have completed the meryer. Reserves Policy Our policy is to build and maintain a margin of funds to cover about 3 months of expenditure. Risk Management The trustees have reviewed the major risks to which the CIO is exposed to. Child and Vulnerable Adult Safeguarding Policy is the latest provided by Grace Baptist Trust Corporation with update briefings held by The Association of Grace Baptist Churches (East Anglia) Ltd every Iwo years with those attending being certified. The pMiseS have a quinquennial inspection and report, along with Health And Safety updated reports at regular intervals when any material changes have been made. We take a low risk approach to investments and use cash deposit accounts. Approval This report was approved by the trustees on 10 January 2023 and signed on their behalf. Gordon Leggett- Elder Paul Warren - Deacon
Independent examinerfs report to the trustees of Stoke Ash Baptist Church CIO I report to the trustee5 on my examlnatlon of the accounts of Stoke Ash Baptlst Church ao Charlty No 1192114 ItheTrust} lorthe perfod ended 3111 March 2022 ReSpbIlitIeS and ba515 of report As the charws trustees, you are responslble for the preparatlon of the accounts In accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 20111'the Ad). I report In respert of my examlnatlon of the Trusvs accounts carrled out under seclEon 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination, I have follovRd all the appllcable Dlrectlons 8iven by the Charity Comrnission under sectlon 145{5)Ib} of the ACL Independent examlnerfs statement l understand and am satisfied that for the perlod under revlew no monles passed throu8h the accounts and therefi)re at the period end the Charity held no CuThent or Flxed A55ekn I therefore confimi that no materlal matters have cometo my attentlon In connectlon wlth the examlnatlon whlch glves me cause to believe that in, any material respect:. accountlng records were not kept In accordance wlth sertlon 130 of the Charltles Art. or the accounts did not accord with the accounting Tecords; or the accounts did not comply with the applicable requirements concernln8 the fom) and contents of accounts set out In the Charltles (Accounts and Report51 Re8ulatlons 2008 other than any requlrement that the accounts glve a Trrue and falrf vlew whlch Is not a matter consldered as part of an Independent examlnation. I have no concerns and have wme across no other matters In connectlon wlth the examinatlon to whlch attentlon should be drawn In thls report In order to enable a proper understandin8 of the accounts to be reached. Slgned: Name: Mr J Whayman Address:. 51 Cowper Street Ipswlth IP4 5JA Date:. 18th October 2022
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Independent examinerfs report to the trustees of Stoke Ash Baptist Church CIO I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of Stoke Ash Baptist Church CIO Charity No 1192114 (the TTUStI for the perlod ended 31" March 2022 Responslbllltles and basis of report As the charttys trustees, you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 {'the Act'l. I report in respert of my examination of the Trusys accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination, I have followed all the applicable Direction5 given by the Charity Commission under section 14515llbl of the Act. Independent examinerfs ststement l understand and am satisfiedthat forthe period under review no monies passed through the accounts and therefore at the period end the Charity held no Current or Fixed Assets. 1 therefore confimi that no material matters have come to my attention in connertion with the examination which gives me cause to believe that in. any material respert: accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Charities Act; or the accounts did not accord with the accounting records- or the accounts did not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the form and contents of accounts set out in the Charities {Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement that the account5 give a 'true and fairf view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination. I h3ve no concerns and have come across no other matter5 in connertion 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. Signed: Name: Mr J Whayman Address: 51 Cowper Street Ipswich IP45JA th Date:_ 18 October 2022