Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From 1 January 2023
To 31 December 2023
Charity name: Mills Hill Baptist Church
Charity registration number: 1195227
Objectives and Activities
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| Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document. |
Para 1.17 | The principal purposes of Mills Hill Baptist Church are the advancement of the Christian faith according to the principles of the Baptist denomination and also advancing education and carrying out other charitable purposes in the United Kingdom and/or other parts of the world. |
| Summary of the main activities in relation to those purposes for the public benefit, in particular, the activities, projects or services identified in the accounts. |
Para 1.17 and 1.19 |
Not applicable because the charity is currently not active under this charity number. |
| Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit |
Para 1.18 | Not applicable because the charity is currently not active under this charity number. |
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| Policy on grant making | Para 1.38 | |
| Policy on social investment including program related investment |
Para 1.38 | |
| Contribution made by volunteers |
Para 1.38 | |
| Other |
Achievements and Performance
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| Summary of the main achievements of the charity, identifying the difference the charity’s work has made to the circumstances of its beneficiaries and any wider benefits to society as a whole. |
Para 1.20 | Not applicable because the charity is currently not active under this charity number. |
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| Achievements against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | |
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| Performance of fundraising activities against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | |
| Investment performance against objectives |
Para 1.41 | |
| Other |
Financial Review
| Financial Review | ||
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| Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period |
Para 1.21 | No finances to review because the charity is currently not active under this charity number. |
| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held |
Para 1.22 | Not applicable because the charity is currently not active under this charity number. |
| Amount of reserves held | Para 1.22 | Not applicable because the charity is currently not active under this charity number. |
| Reasons for holding zero reserves |
Para 1.22 | Not applicable because the charity is currently not active under this charity number. |
| Details of fund materially in deficit |
Para 1.24 | Not applicable because the charity is currently not active under this charity number. |
| Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern |
Para 1.23 | Not applicable because the charity is currently not active under this charity number. |
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| The charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising) |
Para 1.47 | |
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| Investment policy and objectives including any social investment policy adopted |
Para 1.46 | |
| A description of the principal risks facing the charity |
Para 1.46 | |
| Other |
Structure, Governance and Management
| Description of charity’s trusts: |
The Church advances religion through holding regular Church services which include Christian preaching and worship in person and via streaming services. The Church also advances the religion by supporting World-Wide Christians via BMS World Mission, it is a part of the national movement of Baptist Churches through Baptists Together and they support local causes such as the Middleton Central Foodbank. |
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| Type of governing document (trust deed, royal charter) |
Para 1.25 | Trust deed |
| How is the charity constituted? (e.g unincorporated association, CIO) |
Para 1.25 | CIO Association Constitution |
| Trustee selection methods including details of any constitutional provisions e.g. election to post or name of any person or body entitled to appoint one or more trustees |
Para 1.25 | The Church Members’ Meeting shall appoint Charity Trustees, including a Church Secretary (or equivalent) and a Church Treasurer (or equivalent) to be responsible for the governance of the Church and where there is a Minister that person is also a Charity Trustee because of their role and responsibilities. |
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Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees Para 1.51 The charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works Para 1.51 Relationship with any related parties Para 1.51 Other
Reference and Administrative details
Charity name Other name the charity uses Registered charity number Charity’s principal address
Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
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Trustee name | Office (if any) | Dates acted if not for whole year |
Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint trustee (ifany) |
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| Sandra Edwards | ||||
| Sonia Wrigley | ||||
| David Robinson | ||||
Corporate trustees – names of the directors at the date the report was approved
Director name Not applicable
Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity
| Trustee name | Dates acted if not for whole year | |
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| Not applicable | ||
Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others
Description of the assets None held in this capacity Name and objects of the Not applicable. charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects Details of arrangements for Not applicable. safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity’s own assets
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Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)
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| Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information) |
Exemptions from disclosure
Reason for non-disclosure of key personnel details
Other optional information
Declarations
The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.
Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees
Signature(s) Full name(s) David James Robinson Position (eg Secretary, Trustee Chair, etc)
Date
10[th] October 2024
Charity Name No (if any) Mills Hill Baptist Church 1195227
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| Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period | Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period | Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period | |
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| David James Robinson | 10.10.2024 | ||