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2022-12-31-accounts

SORP
reference
Summary of the purposes Para 1.17 The principle
purpose ofthe church
is the
of the charity as set out in advancement
ofthe Christian
faith according to		 the
its governing document principles
ofthe Baptist denomination.
The church
may also advance
education
and carry out other
charitable
purposes
in the United
Kingdom
and		 / or
other parts ofthe world (extracted
from the BTBC
Constitution
dated 8~ December 2020 .
Summary
of the main
activities
in relation
to
those purposes
for the		 Para 1,17
and 1.19		 The activities may include
but are not restricted
regular
public worship,
prayer,
Bible study,
preaching
and teaching;
baptism,
as defined
in		 to:
the
public benefit, in Baptist Union's
Declaration
of Principle; the
particular, the activities, Communion
ofthe Lord's Supper which shall
projects or services normally
be observed
at least once a month;
identified in the accounts. evangelism
and mission,
locally,
regionally,
nationally
and internationally;
the teaching,
encouragement,
welcome
and inclusion
of children
and 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
(extracted from the
BTBCConstitution
dated 8~ December 2020 .
Statement
confirming		 Para 1.18 The Trustees
believe that the work ofthe church
whether the trustees have acts to strengthen
individuals
spiritually
and
had regard to the therefore
in doing so, acts in the public interest.
guidance issued by the They have regard for the guidance
on the public
Charity
Commission		 on benefit issued.
ublic benefit

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SQRP
reference
Policy on grant making n/a
Para 1,38
Policy on social n/a
investment including Para 1.38
program related
investment
Contribution
made by		 Volunteers
make		 up the core ofworkers for up the core ofworkers for up the core ofworkers for up the core ofworkers for up the core ofworkers for up the core ofworkers for up the core ofworkers for most of most of
volunteers Para 1.38 the activities the church undertakes. They are the
backbone of how the church functions.
Other
Achievements
and		 Performance
sonp
reference
Summary
of the main		 Para 1.20 The church fundamentally believes in the power of
achievements
ofthe		 God, through
the		 sacrifice ofJesus, to change
charity,
identifying
the		 people's
lives.
difference
the charity's		 The church provides a framework of committed
work has made to the believers
who work together to show		 God's love to
circumstances
of its		 others and encourage
them towards		 faith for
beneficiaries
and any		 themselves.
This		 group of people can testify to how
wider benefits to society God has changed lives for the better, and how that
as a whole. impacts on those around
them and		 as a
consequence
to society more widely.
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information		 (optional)
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where relevant
about
Achievements
against		 Para 1.41 Active support of mission
partners		 resulting in the
objectives set team setting out clearly their purpose
which
includes encouraging
the whole church to be
actively engaged.
Performance
of
fundraising
activities		 Para 1.41 n/a
a ainst ob'ectives set
Investment
performance		 Para 1.41 n/a
a ainst ob'ectives
Other
Financial
Review
Review of the charity's Para 1.21 At the end ofthe financial year we remain in a
financial
position at the		 healthy
financial		 position as can be seen in the
end ofthe
eriod		 annual accounts submitted with this re ort.
Statement
explaining		 the Para 1.22 Reserves are held to cover the ministry costs for
policy for holding
reserves		 one year in the event of a reduced income.
statin
wh
the
are held
Amount ofreserves
held		 Para 1.22 f117,908.13.
Reasons for holding zero Para 1.22 n/a
reserves
Details of fund materially Para 1.24 None see note below re pension fund
in deficit
Explanation
ofany		 Para 1.23 None
uncertainties
about the
charity continuing
as		 a
oin
concern

Additional
Information
(o		 Additional
Information
(o		 ptional) ptional) ptional)
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relevant
about
The charity's
principal		 P'" " 42 BTBCis funded
through
voluntary		 contributions
sources offunds made by church members
and attenders,
including
(including
any fundraising)		 reclaimed
gift aid.
Investment
policy and		 Para 1.46 n/a
objectives
including
any
social investment
policy
adopted
A description
ofthe		 Para 1.46 The principal
risk associated
with		 the Baptist Union
principal
risks facing the		 Pension
Fund has now been resolved
by the action
charity the Baptist Union has taken.
There is now no
foreseeable
risk.
Other
Structure,
Governance		 and Mana
ement
Description
of charity's
trusts:
Type of governing Para 1.25 Approved
Governing
Document —Constitution
document
(trust deed, ro
al charter
How is the charity Para 1.25 Charitable
Incorporated
Organisation
(CIO)
constituted?
(e g
unincorporated
association,
CIO
Trustee selection methods Para 1.25 Trustees are recruited
by Church		 Members
and		 are
including
details of any		 appointed
for an initial three-year		 term with the
constitutional
provisions		 opportunity
to be nominated
for reappointment		 for a
e.g. election to post or further three year term. The processes
involves
name ofany person
or		 notice being ahead ofa Church
Members'
Meeting
body entitled to appoint at which the election is to be held. Nominations
one or more trustees must be submitted
with the support oftwo other
Church
Members
and the consent		 ofthe candidate.
Voting is by secret ballot at a Church
Members'
Meeting
and Scrutineers
appointed
to count the
votes and report the outcome.
The number
of candidates,
being		 not more than the
number
of vacancies,
receiving
the highest
number
of votes shall be elected provided each candidate
shall have received votes from at least 66% of those
members
voting (extracted from the BTBC
Constitution
dated 8th December		 2020 .
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information		 (optional)
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Policies and procedures Para 1.51 Guidelines
issued
by the Charity		 Commission are
adopted
for the induction		 given to new and prospective
Trustees.
and training
of trustees
The charity's Para 1.51 Our church
is governed
by a board ofTrustees
organisational
structure		 appointed
by the membership.
We are part of		 the
and any wider network South West Baptist Association
who look after		 our
with which the charity interests
regionally
and we are a		 member
of the
works Baptist Union of Great Britain.

s ofthe charity tr ustees who man age the charity
Trustee name Office (Ifany) Dates acted Ifnot for whole
ear		 Name ofperson (or body) entitled
to a
oint trustee
Ifan
Mark Godbeer Minister Church Membership
Keith Lawson Treasurer Church Membership
Elder
Paul Ayres Deacon Church Membership
Elder
Gill Home Deacon Church Membership
Helen Daggar Deacon and Church Membership
Safeguarding Lead
Chris Bartlett Deacon Church Membership

BALANCE SH EET AT 31DECEMBER 2022
2022 2021
Fixed Assets
Property - Chapel 250,000 250,000
Property-
Manse		 370,000 370,000
620,000 620,DDD
Current Assets
Cash at bank 84,844 78,177
Cash in hand 32,814 31,143
117,657 109,320
Less; Current Liabilities
Pension
fund		 liability 55,500 55,500
Net Current Assets 117,657 53,820
Net Assets 737,867 673,826
Accumulated Fund 673,820 670,179
Excess of Income over expenditure In the year 63,837 3,641
737,667 673,826

Unrestricted Restdcted 1otsl Unrestricted Unrestricted Restricted Total
funds funds 2022 funds (unde 2021
Notes 5 3 3 1
Inconltr
General donations 206/32 206332 60,755 60,755
Other Donations 5 15,470 I3,470
Restricted
funds		 6 Edr12 5,011 5,729 5,729
Total Income 60,755 ~5729 Sfr434
Overheads
Ministry Costs 28,980 23&0 25,632 25,632
Mome Mlmlon 3,000 3,000 1,'750 1,750
Mission partners 7 20890 10,390 6.769 6,769
Mission discretionary fund 750 265 265
Manse expenses 4,100 4,100 2,79D '2,790
Outreach
expenses		 6,028 6,028 2002 2002
Chapel mrpenms 6,820 6,820 7,666 7,666
presentation 47 47
Pastoral fund 268 269 755 755
Sank charges 260 260 146 146
Accountancy
fee		 1,432 trt82 263 263
Gifts T,D05 7,005 S.146 5,246
Gift Megan WRkes 700 700
Subscriptlons 1,793 1,193 283 283
Admirdstrstlon expenses 14,498 14,498 S,183 8,188
Telephone 1,280 2380 368 368
Webslte Z93 275 275
Sundries 110 110 45
Wages and salaries 26,225 26,2ZS
~308 023 ~7005 ~225 028 ~57 691 ~5246 62,843
Net Excess of Income aver expandture for ths year It+94I 9,783
Restrhted
funds movement		 IRSSel 1,994 533 f583)
Esptlst peruion fund write off 9 &5054 $4,054
Total Exsesc o( Income over expenditure
forthe year

Lustleigh
Baptist		 Church Church 10,000,00
Legacy donation 3,000.00
New Church
Bibles		 230.00
Gift towards
marque		 hire 240.00
13,470,00
6Restricted
Funds
Brithday
fund		 50,00
Harvest Offering 1,199.50
Harry Boston 1,64125
Megan Wilkes 25,00
Advent
offering		 65.00
Ukraine 1,100,00
Gift for Ukranian family holiday 430,00
Barnabus
fund		 500.00
5,010.75
7 Mission Partners 7 Mission Partners
Mission Aviation 2,400.00
Harry Boston 3,390,00
Megan Wilkes 2,899.92
Student training fees 1,700,00
10,389,92

H.I.T.S 123,45
BMW World Mission Birthday Scheme 226,45
Barnabus fund 2,400.00
Harry Boston 1,472,50
Ukraine Transform Europe Appeal 366.00
Ukraine Chrysalis 366.00
Ukraine European Baptist Federation 366,00
BTBCUkranian holiday 420,00
WOLQF Project Senegal 1,200,00
Advent offering 65,00
7,005,40