Abergavenny Baptist Church
Independent Examiners Report to The Trustees and Members of Abergavenny Baptist Church
We report on the accounts of the church for the year ended 31st December 2021 which which are set out on pages 2 to 5
Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiners
The church's trustees are responsible for the preparation of the church accounts. the church's trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year under 144 (2) of the Charities Act 2011 (the 2011 Act) and that an independent examination is needed. It is our responsibility to:
examine the accounts under section 145 of the 2011 act;
to follow the procedures laid down in the general Directions given by the Charity Commissioners under section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act; and
to state whether particular matters have come to our attention.
Basis of independent examiners' report
Our examination was carried out in accordance with the general Directions given by the Charity Commission. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts and seeking explanations from you as trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit and consequently no opinion is given as to whether the accounts present a 'true and fair view' and the report is limited to those matters set out in the statement below.
Independent Examiners' statement
In connection with our examination no matter has come to our attention:
(1) which gives us reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the requirements
- to keep accounting records in accordance with section 130 of the 2011 Act; and - to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and comply with the accounting requirements of the 2011 Act have not been met; or (2) to which, in our opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached
I Morris
J James
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Abergavenny Baptist Church Trustees Report For The Year Ended 31 December 2021
The Trustees present their report with the unaudited financial statements of the charity for the year ended 31-Dec-21
Reference and Administrative Details
| Charity Number | 1194889 | ||
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| Address | Frogmore Street | ||
| Abergavenny | |||
| Monmouthshire | |||
| NP7 7AL | |||
| Trustees | |||
| Rev M Orsmond | Minister | ||
| B Watkins | Children's Worker | appt. 04 January 2021 | |
| A O'Gorman | Youth and Family Worker | ||
| J H C Morgan | Secretary | ||
| M Anderson | Treasurer | ||
| L W Anderson | |||
| P Martin | |||
| M Morgan | |||
| A I Wilde | appt. 17 Mar. 2021 | ||
| G J Baxter | appt. 17 Mar. 2021, resigned 21 Oct. 21 | ||
| C J Baxter | appt. 17 Mar. 2021, resigned 21 Oct. 21 | ||
| E L Hinton | resigned 15 May 2021 |
Trustees for a Charity Baptist Union Corporation
Structure, Governance and Management
Abergavenny Baptist Church is an unincorporated charitable association. It is governed by constitution. Charity Trustees are appointed by church members. Any person qualified to be a member of the church is eligible for election as a Charity Trustee (unless disqualified by statute), provided that they have been a member for at least 6 months and provided that, at all times at least 66% of the elected Charity Trustees shall be persons who have been baptised in accordance with the beliefs of the Baptist Union.
Objectives and Activities
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.
The Activities may include but are not restricted to:
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regular public worship, prayer, Bible study, preaching and teaching;
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baptism, as defined in the Union’s Declaration of Principle;
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the Communion of the Lord’s Supper which shall normally be observed at least once a month;
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• evangelism and mission, locally, regionally, nationally and internationally;
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the teaching, encouragement, welcome and inclusion of young people;
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nurture and growth of Christian disciples;
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education and training for Christian and community service;
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giving and encouraging pastoral care;
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supporting and encouraging charitable social action in the United Kingdom and abroad;
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- encouraging relationships with and supporting Baptists and other Christians.
Despite and through all the Covid disruptions and restrictions the church managed to hold Sunday morning Worship Services every week, either online, in-person or in a hybrid service. The church also continued to have monthly prayer meetings online and many of the church Life Groups met fortnightly either online or a hybrid of both online and in-person. During the year 6 people were baptised and many received pastoral care and support.
During the year the youth group has successfully maintained contact with an average of 15 young people a week through hybrid sessions in person and via zoom never missing a session.
Two Parenting Courses were run via zoom. One for parents of Babies and Toddlers and one for parents of Teenagers who attend the church. This was a new initiative following the appointment of a part time family and youth worker.
The Toddler Group was relaunched as a Faith based Toddler group with a regular core group of 12 mums who attend weekly.
There was an average of 15+ children attending Sunday morning Worship. A new Children's' worker was appointed at the start of the year. During the year a new after school children's club was started called Dodgeball and Donuts open to church families and the wider community. This started with 12 children and has grown to have more than 36 registered and an average attendance of 25 every week.
In August the church held a week long Holiday Club for children 4-11 yr. .29 children attended averaging 22 a day Gifts of flowers were distributed to some of the mothers in the community for Mothering Sunday and small gifts were also given to the dads for Father's day.
The church Foodbank had a busy year with demands for its services remaining high. In April Carys Alford stepped down as foodbank development manager and in June Kate Hooton took on this role 3 days a week. There is a good team of very committed volunteers.
The Foodbank has continued to operate from the Baptist Church, mainly taking food parcels to clients but clients were able to come to the building when covid restrictions eased. Its financial position remains strong.
Policy on reserves
The church does not have a policy on reserves but endeavours to meet all its commitments when they fall due.
M Orsmond
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Abergavenny Baptist Church Income and Expenditure account for the year ended 31 December 2021
| Offering:Gift Aid General Envelopes Cash Other income Tax Refunds - gift aid Interest: bank accounts trust funds Rent Easyfundraising Donations for Hm/BMS Coffee Mornings Donations Foodbank donations Hire of Church hall Grants Donation Spurgeons etc Trust Fund (Re project) Mother and toddlers Miscellaneous Womens fellowship Expenses Gross Stipend Children's worker wages Employer's NI Pension Pension shortfall Pension childrens worker Ministers expenses Childrens ministry Manse costs including ins Visiting ministers & speakers Insurance Light, heat and telephone Cleaning Major repairs (project costs) Minor repairs Donations to HM/BMS Donations spurgeons etc Donations miscellaneous General administrative expenses Advertising, books and cards Courses Other expenses Womens Fellowship Expenses Foodbank Costs Excess of receipts over payments Balance brought forward Transfers between funds Balance carried forward |
2021 2021 General fund Restricted Funds Total £ £ £ 46,603 46,603 16,002 16,002 862 862 63,467 63,467 11,707 932 12,639 19 19 214 214 100 100 119 119 1,200 1,200 - - 1,506 1,506 50,324 50,324 120 120 6,364 6,364 - 458 458 5,712 - 5,712 - - 116 116 320 320 83,400 59,278 142,678 24,500 24,500 22,780 100 22,880 25 25 3,078 3,078 2,956 2,956 2,097 2,097 360 360 710 600 1,310 7,911 7,911 250 250 2,932 2,932 3,120 3,120 1,189 1,189 7,086 7,086 7,796 7,796 1,700 1,250 2,950 177 177 1,900 1,900 2,428 2,428 - - 148 148 1,272 1,272 407 407 13,487 13,487 94,645 15,614 110,259 (11,245) 43,664 32,419 200,930 68,994 269,924 1,200 (1,200) - 190,885 111,458 302,343 |
2020 £ 43,729 8,054 1,785 |
|---|---|---|
| 53,568 | ||
| 12,592 276 251 - 59 1,000 250 3,033 59,604 825 11,458 45 6,157 160 154 136 |
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| 149,568 | ||
| 24,000 14,243 76 3,025 2,179 1,309 563 287 4,681 570 2,670 3,103 693 3,799 2,438 3,419 322 1,766 2,337 47 - 313 74 17,551 |
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| 89,465 | ||
| 60,103 209,821 - |
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| 269,924 |
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Abergavenny Baptist Church Balance Sheet as at 31 December 2021
| Notes Current assets Current a/c 6,883 Deposit a/c 185,000 Treasury Deposit - Foodbank Current account and cash 109,782 Womens Fellowship bank & cash 480 Childrens and youth petty cash 49 Cash in hand 149 302,343 Net current assets Net assets Representing Balances on the following: General Fund Balance at start of period Net (deficit)/surplus Transfer Restricted Funds: Youth Fund Spurgeons/LMRT Foodbank Childrens Worker HM/BMS Total Funds Other Monetary Assets HELD BY Baptist Union Hereford Rd Manse Trust Fund Bethany Chapel Trust Fund Non Monetary Assets Held for Own Use Church at Insurance value 3,171,753 Pipe Organ at Insurance value 233,847 Manse at Insurance Value Potential Liability Pension Fund Shortfall |
6,883 185,000 - 109,782 480 49 149 |
2021 £ 302,343 302,343 200,930 (11,245) 1,200 190,885 1,078 398 109,782 200 111,458 302,343 10,948.49 102,948.95 113,897.44 3,405,600 332,915 30,100 |
5,106 197,134 - 67,105 567 - 12 |
2020 £ 269,924 |
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| 302,343 | 269,924 | |||
| 269,924 | ||||
| 194,486 6,444 |
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| 200,930 | ||||
| 1,678 111 67,105 100 |
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| 68,994 | ||||
| 269,924 | ||||
| 12,081.02 107,500.64 |
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| 119,581.66 | ||||
| 2,896,422 233,847 306831 46,100 |
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