Trustees Annual Report for 2021
Chudleigh Baptist Church became a CIO on 21st June 2021. This report covers from 21st June 2021 to 31st December 2021
Aim and purpose
The principal purpose of the Church is the advancement of the Christian faith according to the principles of the Baptist denomination. The Church may also advance education and carry out other charitable purposes in the United Kingdom and/or other parts of the world.
Objectives and activities
The trustees are committed to enabling as many people as possible to worship at our church and to become part of our community at Chudleigh Baptist Church. The trustees maintains an overview of worship throughout the church and makes suggestions on how our services can involve the many groups that live within our community. Our services and worship put faith into practice through prayer and scripture, music and sacrament.
When planning our activities for the year, the minister and the trustees have considered the Commission’s guidance on public benefit and, in particular, the specific guidance on charities for the advancement of religion. In particular, we try to enable ordinary people to live out their faith as part of our community through:
Worship and prayer; learning about the Gospel; and developing their knowledge and trust in Jesus.
Provision of pastoral care for people living in the community. Missionary and outreach work.
Achievements and performance
Chudleigh Baptist Church doesn’t have a physical church building but hires the community hall at the primary school to offer worship services every Sunday morning and other one off events. We also rent a business space in the centre of Chudleigh call “The Square”which we use for community outreach and host meetings.
Community Hall
COVID-19 restrictions, which were in place to varying degrees thought the time, restricted the church’s activities to:
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A service 10:30am each Sunday morning either in the hall or via Zoom.
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Young peoples activities during the Sunday morning service (in hired school rooms)
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A one off “Worship and Prayer” event on a Saturday evening on 20th November
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Open air carol service December 18th
The Square
COVID-19 restrictions, which were in place to varying degrees thought the time, restricted the church’s activities to:
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“Miniones” a parent and child group on a Tuesday morning.
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“Renew Cafe” A time for members of the community to drop in get a hot drink and maybe do some craft or receive prayer.
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“The Gardening Club” Open to the community to help matin the gardens at The Square and receive pastoral support.
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Advent story depicted in the garden with a “reverse advent candle” This was an event which ran through advent telling the story each day and encouraging the community to donate items of produce to the “HITS” (Homeless In Teignbridge Support) food bank.
All events/meetings are open to the public and to ensure no one is prevented from attending the church does not charge for any activity.
Church Membership
Chudleigh Baptist Church had an initial membership of 42 members and on the 7th November we welcomed in another member during our baptism service bring the total membership to 43
Church Attendance
Approximately 40 adults and children attained the church’s services regularly. It’s estimated that during the time total of 100 people were present at an activity either in person or on Zoom.
Pastoral Support
The pastor Eleanor Moffatt and the trustees together with other members of the church endeavoured to provide pastoral support thought out the year, although on occasions Covid-19 restrictions made this difficult.
Volunteers
The majority of the activities of the church are undertaken by volunteers. No record is kept of the time given on a voluntary basis but without this contribution to the church it would not function.
Administrative information
| Charity registration number: | 1194879 |
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| Website: | www.chudlighbaptistchurch.co.uk |
| Registered ofce: | 21 Chestnut Cresent |
| Chudleigh | |
| Devon | |
| TQ13 0PT | |
| Pastor: | Eleanor Mofatt (chair) |
| Trustees: | Emma Funnell |
| Jonathan Pimperton | |
| Gareth Sowden | |
| Secretary: | Gareth Sowden |
| Treasurer: | Jonathan Pimperton |
| Independent Examiner: | Emily Farrell |
| 59 Palace Meadow | |
| Chudleigh | |
| Devon | |
| TQ13 0PH | |
| Bankers: | Co-operative Bank - Business |
| Business Customer Service | |
| PO Box 250 | |
| Skelmersdale | |
| WN8 6WT |
Financial review
Chudleigh Baptist Church CIO was first registered in June 2021, after previously existing as an unregistered charity. Following its creation as a registered charity, the assets and liabilities of the unregistered church charity were transferred to the CIO on 31[st] October 2021. This transfer of assets resulted in income for the CIO of £64,898 cash funds, £20,808 of which was unrestricted, and £44,090 of which was restricted funding.
After the transfer of assets to the CIO in October 2021, a further two months of activity took place before the year-end on 31 December 2021. Total receipts in the last two months of 2021 were £26,131, of which £25,648 was unrestricted income, and £483 was restricted donations. Total unrestricted income in the year was, therefore, £46,456 and Restricted donations for the period totalled £44,573. Overall income for the period across all funds was therefore £91,029.
The CIO earns rental income through an owned property of £1,050 per month in the period under review, totalling £2,100 in the period. Gift aid income of £14,383 was also received in the period, relating to a claim submitted by the unregistered church which was then transferred to the CIO.
Within the two-month operating period in this financial period, £6,172 was spent on ministry costs and salaries. £2,900 was spent on outward giving and missionary work.
The net result for the year was an excess of receipts over payments of £32,529 on unrestricted funds, which was the closing balance of unrestricted funds as of 31[st] December 2021. As of 31[st] December 2020, the unregistered charity held unrestricted funds of £28,099, meaning funds have increased by £4,430 year on year. Restricted funds at the year-end were £41,608 which are detailed in the accounts.
Reserves policy
It is policy to maintain a balance on unrestricted funds (if possible), which equates to at least three months of unrestricted payments, equivalent to £15,000, to cover emergency situations that may arise from time to time. The balance of £32,529 held on unrestricted funds, after designations, at the year-end exceeded this target.
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Chudleigh Baptist Church CIO
Receipts and payments accounts CC16a
For the period 21/06/2021 31/12/2021
To
from
Section A Receipts and payments
Unrestricted Restricted Endowment
Total funds Last year
funds funds funds
to the nearest £ to the nearest £ to the nearest £ to the nearest £ to the nearest £
A1 Receipts
Income via Giving 7,997 - - 7,997 -
Gift aid rebate 14,383 - - 14,383 -
Rental Property income 2,100 - - 2,100 -
E Moffat Secondment Income 1,168 - - 1,168 -
The Square - 68 - 68 -
Mini Ones - 340 - 340 -
Youth Camps - 75 - 75 -
TRANSFER OF ASSETS FROM
UNREGISTERED CHARITY 31.10.21 20,808 44,090 - 64,898 -
Sub total (Gross income for
AR) [ 46,456 ] 44,573 - 91,029 -
A2 Asset and investment sales,
(see table).
- - - - -
Sub total - - - - -
Total receipts 46,456 44,573 - 91,029 -
A3 Payments
Ministry costs (salary plus expenses) 6,172 - - 6,172 -
Manse expenses (rent, water & Council
Tax) 569 - - 569 -
Visiting preachers expenses - - - - -
Chestnut Cres expenses 149 - - 149 -
Insurance 629 - - 629 -
School hire 340 - - 340 -
Children and Youth Work 757 - - 757 -
Other/misc (inc Square not restricted) 2,411 - - 2,411 -
Giving to Church Missionaries/causes 2,900 - - 2,900 -
Chudleigh Community Fund - - - - -
Youth Camps - 465 - 465 -
The Square - 1,793 - 1,793 -
Miniones - 707 - 707 -
Sub total [ 13,927 ] 2,965 - 16,892 -
A4 Asset and investment
purchases, (see table)
- - - -
Sub total [ - ] - - - -
Total payments 13,927 2,965 - 16,892 -
Net of receipts/(payments) 32,529 41,608 - 74,137 -
A5 Transfers between funds - - - - -
A6 Cash funds last year end - - - - -
Cash funds this year end 32,529 41,608 - 74,137 -
CCXX R1 accounts (SS) 1 27/03/2022
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Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period
Categories
B1 Cash funds
B2 Other monetary assets
B3 Investment assets
B4 Assets retained for the charity’s own use
B5 Liabilities
Signed by one or two trustees on behalf of all the trustees
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Unrestricted Restricted Endowment
Details funds funds funds
to nearest £ to nearest £ to nearest £
General Funds 32,529 - -
Church Weekend Away - - -
Compassion Child Sponsorship - 14 -
Special Gifts/Legacy Fund - 80 -
The Square - 20,034 -
Youth Residentials - - -
Minister contingency - 20,000 -
Miniones - 907 -
Deed of variation - 406 -
Restricted Giving for Chudleigh Youth Wrkr - 60 -
Food bank - 107 -
Total cash funds 32,529 41,608 -
(agree balances with receipts and payments
account(s)) OK OK OK
Unrestricted Restricted Endowment
funds funds funds
Details to nearest £ to nearest £ to nearest £
- - -
- - -
- - -
Fund to which Current value
Details asset belongs Cost (optional) (optional)
55 Chestnut Crescent Unrestricted - -
- -
- -
Fund to which Current value
Details asset belongs Cost (optional) (optional)
- -
- -
- -
- -
Fund to which Amount due When due
Details liability relates (optional) (optional)
Baptist Union Loan Unrestricted -
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Date of
Signature Print Name
approval
Jonathan Pimperton 3/27/2022
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