Trustees Annual Report for 2022
Chudleigh Baptist Church became a CIO on 21st June 2021. This report covers from 1st January 2022 to 31st December 2022
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 in the hall.
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Young peoples activities during the Sunday morning service (in hired school rooms)
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Open air carol service December 17th
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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“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 maintain the gardens at The Square and receive pastoral support.
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Escape Rooms fundraising event in May raising money for DEC Ukraine Humanitarian appeal and the work at The Square.
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Advent story depicted in the garden.
All events/meetings (other than governance meetings) are open to the public and to ensure no one is prevented from attending the church does not charge for any non fund raising event.
Church Membership
Chudleigh Baptist Church started the year with a membership of 43 then on the 5th May welcomed a new member taking our total to 44.
Church Attendance
Up to 100 adults and children attended the church’s services and activities regularly.
Pastoral Support
The minister 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 | |
| Minister: | 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
The church received income through giving, donations, and gift aid during 2022 of £58,957. The CIO earns rental income through an owned property of £11,700 in the period. Other income comprises of restricted donations (£3,730) and the secondment of our minister to Bristol Baptist College (£7,702). Total income for 2022 was therefore £82,089 (2021: £91,029).
Within this financial period, £38,686 was spent on ministry costs and salaries. £6,181 was spent on outward giving and missionary work. Total expenditure during the year was £76,972.
The net result for the year was an excess of receipts over payments of £10,927 on unrestricted funds, leaving the church with £41,456 of unrestricted funds at the end of the year (2021: £32,529). Restricted funds at the year-end were £37,798 which are detailed in the accounts. Total cash available was therefore £79,254 at the end of the year (2021: £74,137).
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 £41,456 held on unrestricted funds, after designations, at the year-end exceeded this target.
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