Elim Baptist Church
Report of the Trustees For the Year Ended 31[st] December 2022
The Trustees present their report with the financial statements of the charity for the year ended 31[st] December 2022.
CHARITABLE INCORPORATED STATUS
On the 19[th] of July 2021 Elim Baptist Church established a charitable incorporated organisation.
Registered Charity Number
1195215
Principal Address
Newbridge Road Pontllanfraith NP12 2LB
Trustees
Nadia Champion Adele Pask Steven Paul Phillips Susan Phillips Olga Williams
STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT Governing Document
The Charity is controlled by its governing document.
Board of Trustees
The charity is organised, and policy implemented through the board of trustees who normally meet monthly.
Election to the Board and Trustee training
Trustees are elected by the Church members.
Necessary training will be provided to each trustee in relation to their role within the charity.
Risk assessment
The charity has designed a series of policies in order to ensure that all risks are addressed, and operations managed in an efficient manner. These are regularly reviewed in light of the changing statutory environment.
OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES
Summary of the objects of the charity as set out In Its governing document
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.
Summary of the main activities taken for the public benefit in relation to these objects
In recording the main activities undertaken for the public benefit in relation to our stated objectives and activities the aim has remained, as always, to consistently demonstrate the love of Jesus, in both word and action and, therefore, bring people into a closer relationship with God.
Central to the work and witness of the Church has been the provision of a regular act of Christian worship on a Sunday morning. The Wednesday evening Bible Study and Prayer Group meet on a weekly basis, and earlier in 2022 we ran a fortnightly Exploring Christianity group. The church also provided for weddings and funerals for its members and the local community.
The church has contlnued lo operate a very successful Toddler goup, and 8aby group and has opened o Worm Welcome hub on a Wednesday afternoon beeen 12- 4pm, provldlng a warm space, refreshmer)ts. ond o Ilght meal to anyone In the communlty who would Ilke to attend. Thg Hall has continued to be used by the Butterflles group- for parents who hav6 èxperBncod mlscorrlage. stlllblrth, or death ot a child. and have gone on to have subsequent chllcen - and Ihe CHAMP'S group whlch was fMed for anyono In Ihe local community who hava, or ore affectgd wllh, mental health155u&s. Both these grovps were set up and are Tvn by pwpb from the local community. The Hall ts also rented out lo o Boby Slgnlng goup on a Wednesday mornlng. and a moblle Post Offlce operates In the church C¢J park each Thursday atternoon. The church grounds contain 5 allotments. One of whlch Is taken by a church member, one by a huich nelghbouf and th6 remainlng Ihree by Soclal Servlces lor their Care Leavers and Youth Omonders SVPP¢Jt. The Church 0rat85 procadures and protocols to ensure that all people worklng wlth chlldren and vvlneroble adults are apwoprlatety vetled wlth the DBS (Dlsclosure of BoNlng SeTvlcel ACHIEVEMENTS AND PEftK>IMANCE suMmY ol lh• maln achl•v•m•nli ol lh• charfly <knlng th• p•rbod We musl record our gratitude to everyone at Ellm Baptlsl Church lor the work that they have conllnued to falthful undertake. The dlaconate as well os mambers and frlends of the chvrch have contlnved to brlng theSr skllls and eyperlence to enabFe us lo conllnue our work and wllne55. After baptlslng and recaSvlng Iwo p•opl• Inlo member5hlp durlng 3)22 Ihe chuich membershlp now stands ot 24. As a chuch we contlnve to support a Vlety of Chrlsffan Inlllalfves Iboth In the UK ond overseas), and wlth other churches In the ar8a loln together to focllltote Black00d Foodbonk. The church contInU to enjoy go¢xI relallonshlps wlth the other churches In he aiea and has contlnued to offer pastoral care fo Its members and Iho communlty ol Pontllanfralth. FINANCIAL REVIEW Summay of Rnancld PosM¢)n The chorlty recorded an operatlng loss 01 £3,722.821oi the year. Tolol operatlng Income for the year was £37.122.82 $tal•m•nl 01 polky on i•i•rv•s The trustees are satisfied they hove sufflclent re5&rves, together wlth ongolng Income antlclpoted, lo enable the chu¥ch lo functlon effecllvew In the comlng year. Approved by the Board of Trvslees on . £8 ..and slgned on Ils bèhall by: Olga Illams- Church Secretary lePosk-M nute Secretary
Pontllanfraith
Elim Baptist Church
Report and Balance Sheet
For the year ended 31[st] December 2022
Minister: Rev. Sue Phillips
Remembering our Members and Fellowship
Mrs Val Jenkings Mrs Jean Howells
Deacons
Office held
Mrs Olga Williams ~ Secretary Mrs Adele Pask ~ Minute Secretary Mr Paul Phillips ~ Treasurer Ms Nadia Champion ~ Pulpit Secretary
Church Registrar ~ Mr Mike George BMS Birthday Scheme ~ Mrs Margaret George Finance Team ~ Olga Williams, Paul Phillips Rob Watkins, Alan Webber Parents and Toddlers ~ Sue Phillips, Olga Wlliams Babyzone ~ Olga Wlliams Explorers ~ Olga Wlliams, Adele Pask Flower Rota ~ Caroline Wlliams
| General Church Account Opening balance Collections Appeals / BMS Grant from Baptist Union Other Grants and Donations Gift Aid Other Income Trf. from savings account Adjustment to previous year Income |
2022 | 2021 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4,132.71 6,925.38 |
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| 16,661.35 15,078.77 560.30 372.55 7,433.68 7,224.16 211.00 6,220.00 2,966.49 9,395.44 1,290.00 1,659.62 8,000.00 23,267.80 - 11,630.12 |
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| Total Income | 37,122.82 74,848.46 |
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| Minister & HMRC Visiting Preachers Fees & Donations Utilities & Insurance Maintenance Sundries Miscellaneous Trf. to savings account Adjustment to previous year Expenditure |
15,502.11 24,181.20 200.00 200.00 1,609.55 1,369.25 3,835.55 3,548.02 645.00 65.51 2,321.33 1,516.41 8,750.00 130.62 3,000.00 35,000.00 - 11,630.12 |
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| Total Expenditure | 35,863.54 77,641.13 |
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| Closing Balance 5,391.99 4,132.71 General Church Account gain/loss 1,259.28 (2,792.67) Savings Account gain/loss (4,982.10) 11,738.56 Overall gain/loss (3,722.82) 8,945.89 |
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| 5,391.99 4,132.71 |
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| Savings Account Opening balance 35,002.42 - Closing Balance 30,020.32 35,002.42 Parents & Toddlers Opening balance 650.86 833.23 And Baby Zone Income 1,129.68 500.45 contribution to Elim 500.00 230.62 Expenditure 462.65 452.20 Closing Balance 817.89 650.86 BMS Birthday scheme Donation to BMS 120.00 110.00 |
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| Income breakdown | 2022 | 2021 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Online payments 10,035.30 10,385.00 Envelopes 830.00 1,190.00 Open 5,267.31 3,234.83 1. Cash not banked 528.74 268.94 Collections Total 16,661.35 15,078.77 Communion - BMS 338.80 206.00 World Vision Appeal 129.00 - Christian Aid 45.00 Harvest Appeal 47.50 166.55 BMS Appeal - - Appeals / BMS 560.30 372.55 Grant from Baptist Union 7,433.68 7,224.16 GBA Grant - 1,000.00 Bequests & Donations 211.00 5,220.00 Grants and Donations 211.00 6,220.00 Gift Aid 2,966.49 9,395.44 Toddlers & Babyzone 500.00 230.62 Tiny Talk 360.00 - Funeral Charges - 349.00 Wedding Fees 50.00 - Champs - 600.00 Allotments & 2 Elim Way 380.00 260.00 Quiz nights - - Post Office - 220.00 Other Income 1,290.00 1,659.62 Adjustment to previous year's accounts - 11,630.12 Transfer from Savings Account 8,000.00 23,267.80 |
10,035.30 10,385.00 830.00 1,190.00 5,267.31 3,234.83 528.74 268.94 |
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| 16,661.35 15,078.77 |
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| 338.80 206.00 129.00 - 45.00 47.50 166.55 - - |
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| 2,966.49 9,395.44 |
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| 500.00 230.62 360.00 - - 349.00 50.00 - - 600.00 380.00 260.00 - - - 220.00 |
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| 1,290.00 1,659.62 |
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| - 11,630.12 |
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| 8,000.00 23,267.80 |
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| Total Income | 37,122.82 74,848.46 |
Notes:
1. Cash shown as not banked has been used for visiting preachers or general expenses which are included in the expenditure
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| Expenditure Breakdown | 2022 | 2021 | |
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| Ministers stipend HMRC, NI Ministers Total Visiting preachers BUW Fees BUGB Fees GBA Fees World Vision Christian Aid Lent appeal Tearfund Everyones Child Romania 1. BMS Fees & Donations Total Electric Water Insurance Utilities & Insurance Total Cleaning Miscellaneous Blackwood Fire Maintenance Total CCL Licence Explorers Cash expenses Wednesday Diner Communion wine Communion glasses Easter cards General Misc. Stamps Sundries Total Joshua Tree Services Miscellaneous Total Adjustment to previous year's accounts Transfer to Savings Account |
14,330.05 13,016.80 1,172.06 11,164.40 |
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| 15,502.11 24,181.20 |
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| 200.00 200.00 |
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| 414.00 420.00 107.80 109.25 58.75 - 129.00 - - 100.00 100.00 100.00 - 700.00 740.00 |
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| 1,609.55 1,369.25 |
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| 2,400.00 1,958.00 128.48 151.97 1,307.07 1,438.05 |
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| 3,835.55 3,548.02 |
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| - - 645.00 - 65.51 |
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| 645.00 65.51 |
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| - 304.89 291.66 143.43 85.96 180.18 199.80 37.78 42.60 - - - - 1,455.25 1,079.69 - 16.50 |
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| 2,321.33 1,516.41 |
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| 8,750.00 130.62 |
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| 8,750.00 130.62 |
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| - 11,630.12 |
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| 3,000.00 35,000.00 |
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| Total expenditure | 35,863.54 77,641.13 |
Notes:
1. Donation comprises of £150 each to Laura-lee Lovering and Dave & Michele Mahon from 2021 collections paid in January and £200 each from 2022 paid in December
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Main Actual v Estimates for 2022
| Collections BUW grant Giftaid Total Income Minister fees (part time) & HMRC Membership fees Utilities, Insurance & CCL Maintenance and Misc. Total expenditure gain/loss |
Collections BUW grant Giftaid Total Income Minister fees (part time) & HMRC Membership fees Utilities, Insurance & CCL Maintenance and Misc. Total expenditure gain/loss |
Estimated 15,000.00 7,224.00 3,000.00 |
Actual 16,661.35 7,433.68 2,966.49 27,061.52 15,502.11 1,609.55 3,835.55 9,395.00 (tree cutting) 30,342.21 (3,280.69) |
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| 25,224.00 | |||
| 18,000.00 1,250.00 4,680.00 1,800.00 |
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| 25,730.00 | |||
| (506.00) |
Main Estimated income and running costs for 2023
| Year Collections 16,000.00 BUW grant 7,433.68 Giftaid 3,000.00 Total Income 26,433.68 Minister fees (part time) & HMRC 18,000.00 Membership fees 1,000.00 Utilities, Insurance & CCL 4,680.00 Maintenance and Misc. 7,000.00 Total expenditure 30,680.00 gain/loss (4,246.32) |
Year Collections 16,000.00 BUW grant 7,433.68 Giftaid 3,000.00 Total Income 26,433.68 Minister fees (part time) & HMRC 18,000.00 Membership fees 1,000.00 Utilities, Insurance & CCL 4,680.00 Maintenance and Misc. 7,000.00 Total expenditure 30,680.00 gain/loss (4,246.32) |
Month 1,333.33 619.47 250.00 |
Week 307.69 142.96 57.69 508.34 346.15 19.23 90.00 134.62 (new doors) 590.00 (81.66) |
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| 26,433.68 | 2,202.81 | ||
| 18,000.00 1,000.00 4,680.00 7,000.00 |
1,500.00 83.33 390.00 583.33 |
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| 30,680.00 | 2,556.67 | ||
| (353.86) |
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Elim Baptist Church Pontllanfraith Audit of the Reports and Balance Sheet for the period l January 2022- 31 December 2022 We the undersigned have examined the financial reports for Elim Baptlst Church and for the Mothers & Toddlers arKI 8abyzone In our opinion the finacial records and statements presented represent fairly the revenue5 collected and expenses paid. Lead Auditor Deputy Auditor Name: Nadla Champion Sue Morrfs SIgtUres. Date Address: 11 Cwmalsie Crescent Pontllanfraith NP12 2LP 9 ASroVe 81ackwood NP12 IWR