CIO NUMBER .' 1192810
BLISWORTH BAPTIST CHURCH
(Charitable Incorporated Organisation}
TRUSTEES, REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2024
Tove Accountancy Ltd
Office 6, T¢)wn Hall, 86 Walling Street East, Towcesler. Northanls NN12 68S
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BLISWORTH BAPTIST CHURCH
CONTENTS
Page 3
Legal and Adminislralive Infomation
Page4108
Trustees, Report
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Independent Examiners Report to the Trustees
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Receipts and Payments Accounts
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Statement of Assets and Liabilities
Pages 12- 13
Notes
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BLISWORTH BAPTIST CHURCH
LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION
Reglstered Charlty No.
1192810
Trustges
Lee Hillyard
Brian Ash (re-appointed April 2024
Ruth Brown
Anthony Maycock
Raymond Payne Ire-appoinled April 20241
Michael White
Anne Puffett (re-appointed April 20241
Prlnclpal Address
Blisworth Baptist Church
Chapel Lane
Blisworth
Northampton
NN7 3BU
Independent Examlner
Angela Parry
Tove Accountancy Ltd
Office 6, Town Hall
86 Watling Street East
Towcesler
Northanls
NN12 BS
Area of Benefit
Northamptonshire
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BLISWORTH BAPTIST CHURCH
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2024
The Trustees present their Annual Report wlh the financial statements of the Charity for the year ended 31st
December 2024.
Structure, governance and management
The Charity is a Charitsble Incorporated Organisalion association.
registered by the charity commissioners for England and Wales.
registration number 1192810, registered 16th December 2020
amended on 29th July 2021
Governance
Constltutlon
Charitable Incorporated Organisation
Trustees
The Charity is governed by the Trustees. board eurrently made up of..
Mr L Hillyard (Pastor)
Mr B Ash (Elderl
IArs R Brown (Elderl
Mr A Maycock (Deaconl
Mr M While (Deacon)
Mr R Payne (Secretary)
Mrs A Puffett (Treasurer)
Oblècts
The principal purposes of the church are.
The advancement of the Christian faith according to the pnnciples of the Baptist
denominatson
The church may also advance educ81ion and carry out other charitable purposes in
the United Kingdom andlor other parts of the worfd
The Church is govemed by a Constitution, which is an approved goveming document by both the Baptist
Union and the Charity Commission. Membership is open lo all who profess repentance towards God and
faith in our Lord Jesus Ghrisl, and whose lives bear evidence of this Christian profèssion. Such persons
should also assent lo the church's Basis of Faith and Obligations ol Membership, in accordance wth the
relevant sections of the Constitution.
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BLISWORTH BAPTIST CHURCH
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES. CONTINUED
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2024
Structure. Govemance and Management {contlnued)
The Church is governed by a Constitution, which is an approved governing document by bott) the Baptr'sl
Union and the Charity Commission. Membership is open to all who profes5 repentance towards God and
faith in our Lord Jesus Christ, and whose lives bear evidence of this Christian profession. Such person5
should also assent lo the church's Basis of Faith and Obligations of Membership, in accordance with the
relevant sections of the Conslilulion.
Church Member Meetings nomially take place four tsmes per year. and the members have overall
responsibility for the decision makin9 and policies of the church. In accordance with the Constitution. the
members appoint, from within their nkjmbers, people lo act as the Leaders ol the Church lin roles labelled as
Elders and Deacons) to work wlh the Pastor, Secretsry and Treasurer (who are also all appointed by the
Members) lo be responsible for the day lo day running of the church's work and witness, and the financia1
and legal aspects of the charity. A11 of these leaders are the Trustees All member5 are encouraged lo lake
an appropriate part in the spiritual and practical tssks involved in the furtherance of the charitable objective.
Relevant mattets may be submitted lo the Church Meeting by the Trustees for members. consideration and
8pproval,' and matters may equally be raised by members for the Trustees, consideration. Though the
Conslilulion pemils decisions to be made al Church Meetings by appropriate majorities, the Church seeks to
work towards consensus wherever possible.
Since the enforced change5 during the Covid Lockdowns. the governance and management of the Church
during 2024 has continued lo be delivered through different styles of meetings. The Ttuslees have
continued to use technology (Zoom) in order lo hold regular virtual meetings with each other and with
members. with hybrid church meetings also offering the option lo attend and participate via the inlernel, as
well as in person.
Objectlves and Activities
The principal purpose of the charity is the advancement of the Chri$tian faith according lo the principles of
the Baptist denomination, to include the advancement of educatson. community service and such other
general charitable purposes in parts of the United Kingdom and the worfd as the Church shall detemiine.
In order to achieve the principal objeth've, the Church provide$ a variety of activities both to its membership
and lo the community generally. The aim is lo show the love of Jesus Christ in both word and deed and to
bring people into a closer relationship with Him as Iiwng Lord.
Central lo the work and witness of the Church is the provision of regular public services of Christian worship.
These services take place each Sunday al 10.30 am in the Chapel, with a quarterfy Cafe Church, which has
more infornial approach, and tskes place in the Leisure Hall. The Church seeks lo be a friendly and
welcoming community and 8nybtxly is free to attend any of these seNices.
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BLISWORTH BAPTIST CHURCH
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES - CONTINUED
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2024
Objectlves and Activities {contlnued
The Church has estsblished 'Home Groups,. whereby small. localised groups meet primarily in the homes of
members. during the week, in order for fellowship, bible study, prayer and spiritual growth lo tske place.
There are three groups, based in Blisworth, Northampton and Towcester. and they meet tsw'ce a month.
The Church opens on a Tuesday moming for a Community Cafe. wtlhin the Coffee House, lo enable all
members of the community to visit the church and share in social activity, and enjoy a delicious sli￿ of hom
made cake,. and on a Friday morning for a Toddlers, Group called 'Tea & Tols,. Between November and
March the opening hours have been extended into the afternoon to provide a warm environment for
members of the public to use. as part of the National "Wam and Welcoming Spa¢e' initiative. In liaison with
the Parish Council, the church is now hosting monthly meetings of the Youth Parish Council, which is aimed
at giving the young people of Blisworth a voice.
The Church organises a cooked English breakfast for Men of the community on the last Saturday of each
month (with ladies invited lo attend on a couple of occasions),. and a r8nge of other activities and social
events were all scheduled lo take place. During the week, the church premises were used by a range of local
community groups, who hired diffe￿nI rooms for activities {these induded a Pottery Group and a Pilates
Group).
The Church operates systems lo ensure that all people working with children and vulnerable adults are
appropriately vetted with regard lo the Disclosure and Barring Servi￿, and different levels ol safeguarding
training are in place as required.
Public Benefit
The Church has read the Charity Commission guidance on public benefit, and is satisfied that the act¢vities
outlined above clearly demonstrate that the charity 15 providing a benefit to the public.
Achievements and Perfonnance
The Church does not measure the success of ils programmes only in numbers, including financial numbers,
bul also in less tsngible areas like fellowship. spiritual growth and encouragement. The Trustees reeognise
that these are difficult to measure. but believe that 2024 was a very positive year in the life of the church.
The church fett truly blessed, as Lee Hillyard completed his second year as the Pastor. and continued lo
bring new energy, new ideas and creativity to the church. A pleasing level of continuity and stability was also
retained. as Anne Puffett and Ray Payne were re-elected as Treasurer and Secretary respectively, and Brian
Ash was re-elected as one of the Elders, al the A.G.M. in April.
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BLISWORTH BAPTIST CHURCH
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES - CONTINUED
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2024
Achlevements and Perfomiance {contlnued)
There wès one new member lo the church during the year. but there were several new people who became
regular attendees al Sunday Services. The church lake5 great pleasure in celebrating Ihal. during the
second half of the year, eight people fell spiritually led lo go through the water5 of baptism. with full
immersion in the baptistry at the front of the chapel. Sadly, several members of the church fellowship have
experienced Ill he811h, which has resulted in their attendance being restricted or prevented altogether. The
value of prayer and the pastoral support. provided by leaders and many of the members. has been greatly
used during the year and provided much needed spiritual reassurance, practical help and healing. During the
year one member resigned as they moved away from the area. At the end of the year the offic4al number of
Church Members is Ihirty-foLtr.
The church has continued lo demonstrate a strong feeling of 10gelhemess and mutual support, adaptability
and great technical adv8ncement. The life of the church has continued in abundaneel The use of technology,
and in particular Zoom, has continued to be used for a variety of different meetings. The use ol the Coffee
House, the ToLldlers' Group and the use of the facilities by different community groups have all resulted in
interaction and benefits for all those involved. However, the Trustees are fully aware of the age profile of the
vast rnajority of ils attendees and the need, as well as the challenges, as they seek engagement with the
younger generations. for the future of the church. Liaison with the Parish CounrAI h8s led lo the creation of
Youth Parish Council, which holds monthly meets.ngs in the buildings being led by members of the church.
The church is heavily dependent on its membership and regular attendees working as volunteers, in all
aspects of ils activities, many of which run wlh little or no impact on the expenditure, bul nevertheless
contribute subslanli8lly to the achievement of the church's objectives. The Trustees wish lo record their
gratitude to the Pastor and 811 the volunteers for their hard work and commitment to the work of our ¢hurch',
and especially lo everyone fof the manner in which they have adapted and supported each other.
Flnan¢lal Revlew
The church continues to raise the funds which it needs lo cary on its aclivits'es from within its own
membership and congregation. The increased generosity of the Church Fellowship has seen an increase in
the amount of volunl8ry offerings and the level of Gift Aid that has been elaimed. No wider public appeal was
made for funds during the year.
The Chu￿￿ has benefitted, during the year, Irom the successful applicatson lor a number of grants. A totsl of
£2,209 has been received, and these restricted fund5 have all been spent improving the facilities and the
expenence for all those who attend the buildings, and helping towards the a¢hievemenl of the church
objectives.
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BLISWORTH BAPTIST CHURCH
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES - CONTINUED
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2024
Flnancial Review {continuedl
The church has benefitted, during the year, from the successful application for a number of grants. A total of
£2,209 has been received, and these restricted funds have all been spent improving the facilities and the
experience for all those who attend the buildings, and helping towards the achievement of the church
objectives.
The most significant expenses relate lo remuneration payments made lo the Pa$lor, payments lo the
cleaner, payments for maintenance and necessary repair work carried out on the building and especially
energy costs. The three year fixed energy deals that were wured during 2023 are nearly double the price
that the ehurch had been paying for the previous four yearsl
The church has continued to express its commitment to the wider church by making donations to local,
national and intemational organisations and societies with Christian aims and objectives compatible with our
own charitable purpose. Over ten per cent ol our expenditure was made on Mission Payments to the Baptist
Missionary Society, Home Mission, 'Open Doors, and charities such as Macmillan Cancer Care.
Despite changes and fresh challenges being faced in 2024. the Church finds itself in a stable financlal
position. Prudent financial management has seen a very healthy reserve maintained, and improved rates of
interest have been received on our savings accounts.
The financial rasults for the year. together with a summary of the a¢¢ounting policies adopted are set out in
the accompanying financial stalemenls.
Reserves Policy
The Trustees have established 8 Reserve5 Policy to enable the church lo funcb'on effectively and meet ils
obligations in the event of a decline in our income or a major cost. Having considered the relevant risks of
changes in income and expenditure. the Trustee5 have det8miined that the appropriate level of reserves is in
the range of £13,000 10 £15,000. As al 31 st December 2024, the church held total reserves of £31,214 of
which £2,272 was restrieted funds for Propety Repair, the Pastoral Support Fund and Grant Funding being
carried fO￿ard,. and £1,700 was designated funds for the Pastoral Support Fund.
The Trustees believe that the funds, surplus to our reserves figure, will be necessary in the coming months
lo support a project to try lo improve our green energy profile and reduce our increasing energy costs. further
significant propety repair and maintenance costs, a potential increase in stsff remuneration costs and, as
yel, unknown costs felating lo the church's 200th Anniversary celebrabons.
The Trustees declare that they have approved the Trustees, Report above.
Signed on behalf of the Charity's Trustees
L Hillyard
Trustee
Date..
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INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE
TRUSTEES OF BLISWORTH BAPTIST CHURCH
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2024
I report lo the Trustees on my examination of the a¢¢ounls of the above charity I'lhe Trust°} for the year
ended 31st December 2024.
Responslbllltles and basis of report
As the Charity's Trustees, you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordanee with
the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 1.the Act.).
I report in respect of my examination of the Trust's accounts carried out under Section 145 of the
2011 Act and In carrying out my examination, I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the
Charity Commission under section 1451511bl of the Act.
Independent examinerfs statement
I have completed my examination l confirm that no material matters have come lo my attention
in connection with the examination which gives me cause lo believe that in, any materi81 ￿8￿￿1..
the accounting records We￿ not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Charities Aet", or
the aecounts did not accord with the accounting records
I have no concems and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination lo
which attention should be drawn in this report in order lo enable a proper understanding of the
accounts lo be ￿aChed.
Dated
Ange58 P
Tove Accountancy Ltd, Office 6 Town Hall. 86 Watling Stfeet East, Towcester, Northanls, NN12 6BS
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BLISWORTH BAPTIST CHURCH
RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS ACCOUNTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2024
Unrestricted Restricted
Funds
Funds
Total
Total
3111212024 3111212023
Notes
RECEIPTS
Offerings
Offerings Igrft aided)
Specified Collections
Room Hire
Men's B￿akfast
Miscellaneous
Gift Aid
Bank Interest
Gran15
Coffee House
Donations
200th Anniversary mugs
5,213.27
18,652.00
0.00
2,675.42
708.40
160 23
4,966 80
858.42
650.00
2,762.76
137.00
55.45
645 00
5,858.27
246.00 18,898 00
41727
417.27
2,675.42
708.40
160.23
5,189 55
858 42
2,209.98
2,888.46
13700
55.45
5,361.34
15,251.00
1.283.90
1,703.34
991.56
175.49
4,634.91
8.09
6.522.89
2,658.46
3,130.00
0.00
222.75
1.559.98
125 70
Total incoming r¢$ources
36.839.7S
3,216.70 40.056.45
42,680.98
PAYMENTS
Pastors Remuneration
Pastor and Pulpit Expenses
Repairs, Maintenance & Projects
Miscellaneous
Organ & Mtssic
Premises Costs
Calenng & Cleaning
Administration
Missions
Pastoral Support Fund
13,775 04
864.20
1,61986
0.00
869.78
9,744.38
3,755.42
4,296 $5
2,646 06
0.00
13,775.04
864.20
1,022 55
2,S42.41
277.25
277.25
193 99
1,063.77
651 66 10,396.04
19694
3,952.36
0.00
4,296.55
125.70
2,771.76
0.00
ooo
12.812.52
582.72
7.424.81
167.28
679.85
5,437.50
3,775.74
3.382.63
2.584.00
79120
Total resources oxp9nded
37,571.29
2,468.09 40,039.38
37,638.25
Not movement In funds
1731.541
748.61
17.07
5,042.73
Total Funds Brought Forward
29,673.24
1,523.91 31,197.15
26,154.42
Total funds carrled fopward
28,941.70
2,272.52 31,214.22
31,197.15
There are no endowment fLtnds during this year or the prior year
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BLISWORTH BAPTIST CHURCH
STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES
AS AT 31ST DECEMBER 2024
Notes
2024
2023
Total
Total
CASH FUNDS
Coffee house float
Cash
Old current account
Old Savings account
New current account
New savings account
Baptist Union savings account
75.00
10.001
0.00
000
7.449.67
18,565 12
5,124.43
50.00
10.001
0.00
0.00
9,816.02
17,793 98
3,537.15
TOTALS
31,214.22
31,197.15
REPRESENTED BY:
General Funds
Restricted Funds
2e,941.70
2,272 52
31.214.22
29.673.24
1.523.91
31,197.15
ASSETS FOR CHUR
Organs
231,113.00
231,113.00
Contents
70,716.OQ
65,236.00
The Church and connected buildings afe owned by the Baptist Union and fom no part ol the assets of the
church and are Insured for £2,484,489
H PURPOSES
LIABILITIES
As at 31st December 2024 there were no liabilities.
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BLISWORTH BAPTIST CHURCH
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2024
1 ACCOUNTING POLICIES
The Financial Staternenls have been prepared in accordance with the Charities Act 2011
using the Receipts and Payments basis
2 ANALYSIS OF FUND MOVEMENTS FOR THE YEAR
UNRESTRICTED FUNDS may be used by the Church ft)r any of ils ordinary purposes
DESIGNATED FUNDS represent sums sel aside, out of ordinary unreslricled funds. for specific
designated purposes, whieh can be transferred back into the general fund al any time.
We previously all￿ated 50 per month into a Pastoral Supw)rt Fund la Benevolent Fund) which
may be used lo support individuals, or families, at limes of great difficulty. O was allocated in
2024. We currently have a total of £1,700 of Designated Funds lor this PUfPOSe.
These Designated funds are retsined wthin the general fund
RESTRICTED FUNDS represent either Income from trusts or endowments which may be
expendèd only on those restricted objects provided in the terms of the trust or bequest, or
donations OT grants received or invited for a specific purpose. The funds may only be spent on
the specific purpose for which they were given. Any balance remaining unspent musl be
carried forward as a balance on that fund and Cannot be absorbed into general funds.
Fund name and purpose
Bal Jan 151
R¢r*ipts
Payrnents
Bal 08c 31st
Pastoral Support Fund
Propety
Blisworth Parish Council GTanl
Grants
Mcmillan
Logo T-shirts
Music Donation
208.80
1,315.11
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
1.113.75
59.98
1,500.00
125.70
217.27
200.00
208 80
1,406 31
1.022.55
59.98
848.80
125.70
217.27
193.99
651 40
0.00
0.00
6.01
TOTALS
1.523.91
3.216.70
2,468.09
2,272.62
ENDOWMENT FUNDS are funds whose capital musl be maintsined.. only income ansing frorn
the investment of the endowment may be used either as reslricled or unrestrided funds,
depending upon the purpose for which the endowment wa5 e5t8blished.
There are no endowment funds during this year or in the pllor year
FUNDS
Balance
0110112024 Income
Balance
3111212024
Expenditure Transfer
Genèral Fund
Restricted Funds
Desi
naled funds..
Pastoral Support Fund
27,973
1,524
36,840
3,217
137,5711
12,4681
27.242
2.273
1,700
31.197
1,700
31,214
40,056
140,0391
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BLISWORTH BAPTIST CHURCH
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2024
3 ASSETS FOR CHURCH USE
The church and conneeted buildings and land are owned by The Baptist Union Corporation
and fom no part of the assets of the Church. They are insured for
£2,484,489 00
The organ installed in the church is insured for
£231,113.00
The eontents of the buildings are insured against damage by fire for
£70,716.00
4 RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS ANALYSES AND DETAILS
Unrestricted
Restricted
Tolal
RECEIPTS
Grants received
Donations
TOTALS
650.00
137.00
787.00
1,559.98
417.27
1,977.25
2,209.98
554.27
2.764.25
PAYMENTS
BMS Worfd Mission
Home Miss10n
Open Doors
Other
TOTALS
804.00
1,200 00
250 00
392.Ll8
2,646.06
804.00
1.200 00
250.00
517.76
2.771.76
125 70
125.70
6 GIFT AID
Gift Aid received during the year is £5,189.55
6 CAPITAL EXPENDITURE
£590.00
was spent on a new fv monitor al the front of the church
7 PAYMENTS TO TRUSTEES AND RELATED PARTY TRANSACTION
The Pastor, Mr L Hillyard, ￿ceiVed a remuneration of £13,775.0412023 £12,812.52>
No payments were made to any of the other Trustee5 (other than acceplable
out of pocket expenses which were claimed for)
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