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Trustees' Annual Report for the period
Period start date Period end date
Section A Reference and administration details
Charity name Westward Ho! Baptist Church
Other names charity is known by Registered charity number (if any) 1198050
Charity's principal address Nelson Drive
Westward Ho!
North Devon
EX39 1LQ
Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
| 3 | Trustee name | Office (if any) | Dates acted if not for wholeyear |
Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint trustee(if any) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rev TimSutton | Pastor | Church members | ||
| David Wilson | Deacon/Secreta | ry | Ditto | |
| Nic Hopkinson | Deacon/Treasur | er | Ditto | |
| Laurence Boys | Deacon | Ditto | ||
| Rod Smith | Deacon | Ditto | ||
| Chris Lowe | Deacon | 04/24 - 11/24 | Ditto | |
| Graham Fish | Deacon | Ditto | ||
| David Frisby | Deacon | Ditto | ||
| Julia Ousley | Deacon | Ditto | ||
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Section B Structure, governance and management
Description of the charity’s trusts
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Type of governing document Constitution adopted 1st October 2022.
How the charity is constituted Charitable Incorporated Organisation
Trustees must be members of the Church with a demonstrated commitment to the life and Trustee selection methods events of the church and to their faith. Trustees are elected by the church members for a period of 3 years, and then can offer to stand again for re-election or stand down. they may be subsequently stand for a re-election for further 3 year term.
Section C Objectives and activities
The principal purpose of the Charity 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 other parts of the world. Summary of the objects of the The Church wishes to show the love of the Lord Jesus Christ in both word and deed and to bring people into a closer relationship with Him as their Living Lord. charity set out in its governing document The Church whilst not being in any way exclusive, endorses the traditional beliefs of the Christian faith in matters of justice and morality and accepts the Statement of Faith of the Evangelical Alliance UK. Central to the work and witness of the church is the provision of regular public services of Christian worship. Morning and evening Sunday worship, along with weekday prayer and Bible teaching sessions are regularly held, with the Sunday morning service being relayed on line. The Church seeks to be a friendly and welcoming community, where anyone is free to attend any of the times of worship. Home groups meet weekly or fortnightly to maintain pastoral contact and develop growth in faith and discipleship. TODDLERS,WHY,POPPIN,LIFT OFF and BREAKFASTS The Church runs a number of Community groups and activities. A Toddler group for Parents, Carers and Toddlers meets weekly during term time. A children's club (Shine) and Youth club (WHY) run weekly in the main worship space every Thursday and Friday with holiday clubs running throughout the year. Our Saturday morning community event Poppin runs weekly, with a remit to offer friendship, support and Summary of the main signposting to local resources. Lift Off also meets weekly on a Tuesday afternoon with a program speakers activities and support. activities undertaken for the Monthly on a Saturday, we hold separate breakfasts for Men, Women and Kids, providing friendship and public benefit in relation to fellowship. these objects (include within HALL HIRINGS. this section the statutory The hall is in regular use by community groups, including an arts group, a group catering for the declaration that trustees have disadvantaged and disabled, community children's parties, other charities, and the use for a polling station. had regard to the guidance SAFEGUARDING issued by the Charity The Church ensures that all people working with children and vulnerable adults are vetted through DBS checks and has full safeguarding policies in place. Commission on public benefit) PASTORAL CARE .
The Church has a strong ethic for Pastoral care, both for it's members and the community. A Pastoral care team is running, which meets monthly endeavouring to maintain a high standard of care and concern. The Church also runs a Hardship Fund to assist with those needing financial assistance.. We also hold a mini food store for those who we know are in need of help plus the ability to give vouchers for the local foodbank. The church uses a significant portion of its income to make donations to other charities who have similar aims to the charity, working in either the UK or overseas. This year we have supported the Baptist missionary society, Baptist Union Home Mission, London City Mission, Hope from above and Operation Mobilisation.
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CAP .
We have continued with financial support of the local Christians Against Poverty (Debt and addictions work) inter churches group as well as participation in their activities.
ALPHA
We have resumed Alpha groups to provide a safe space for those exploring issues of faith.
CHRISTIAN ETHOS .
Our Pastor is a member of the Christian Ethos committee enabling him to visit the visit
the local school regularly, and also for the children to come and visit us for their annual service. The Trustees have ha regard to the Charity Commission guidance on public benefit and are satisfied that the activities outlined above clearly demonstrate that the charity is providing such benefit.
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Section D Achievements and performance
There has been no change in the church's structure, leadership, activities or groups arising from the transfer Summary of the main to a CIO charity in October 2022. achievements of the charity during the year RENEWING OUR VISION.
The Leadership holds an annual day of retreat to review how the year has gone, and how we feel led to proceed in the future. This is then fed back at the next available Church members meeting.
The Church continues to be well supported financially by its members and has had no need for fund raising activities. The financial support has enabled the purposes of the charity to be carried out as well as donations to be made to other charities with similar charitable purposes.
WORSHIP
Our morning congregation has seen a rise in numbers which is very encouraging. We have continued to live stream our morning worship on Social media, with the evening service being in-person only.
Section E Financial review
The Charity keeps sufficient reserves to meet all legal obligations in the event of the Charity being wound Brief statement of the up. This is principally to cover the Ministers salary during a contractual period of notice. A designated Sinking Fund to cover fabric repairs and maintenance is set up. This reserve will be held in addition to that charity’s policy on reserves held for legal reasons. The reserves level reflects the fact that Church Charities are rarely wound up suddenly and so liabilities can be reduced over a period of time.
The charity ensures that there are no funds in deficit.
The principal source of funding is the giving by church members and visitors. Income is also received from the hiring of the church hall.
Section F Declaration
The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.
Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees
Signature(s) J Ousley
Full name(s) Julia Frances Ousley Position (eg Secretary, Chair, Secretary etc)
Date 20/10/2025
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| CHARITY COMMISSION rORENGLANDANDWALES |
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| Unrestricted funds |
Restricted funds |
Endowment funds |
Tota! | funds | Last year | ||
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to the nearestf | to the nearestE | to the nearestt | to the nearestf, | |||
| 111,612 | 't08.012 | ||||||
| 1.073 | 433 | ||||||
| 5,452 | s,088 | ||||||
| 10,459 | 70,350 | 4,158 | |||||
| 10,459 | 188,487 | 117,691 | |||||
| rotatreceipt"@ | l-Td7561 | l-] | I | rss,+ezII-"-'=;1 | |||
| A3P | |||||||
| Mission | 1 | 0,100 | 't1,164 | ||||
| Pastoral | 316 | 3,175 | |||||
| Church Reoairs & Maintenance | 't6,478 | 19,114 | |||||
| lquipment | 2,803 | ,284 | |||||
| Vlanse | 7,990 | ,218 | |||||
| nsurance &Legal | 4,101 | 3,831 | |||||
| Utulities | 7,389 | 6,713 | |||||
| Cutreach | 2,894 | 4.528 | |||||
| Minister | 38,758 | 35,070 | |||||
| YouthWork | 17,194 | 9,7 | |||||
| T | 1,304 | 8,285 | |||||
| Miscellaneous | '14,755 | 13,761 | 13.613 | ||||
| Subtotal | :llilliliiirttuittiiilr.ri:rrrr:ai.irl alllililiulrrtir,:: | 122,714 | |||||
| Totalpayments | |||||||
| Netofreceipts/(Payments) | t-ffilt-5:'fi1 | I-] | l-id:ilI | l-oa | |||
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| Unrestricted | Endowment | |||||||||
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| BU Deposit | 56,000 | |||||||||
| Cash | 910 | |||||||||
| Total cashfunds | l-i.','Til | 4,041 | ||||||||
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| *.r:atl | tonearest | E | to nearest€ | tonearestE | ||||||
| 82Other monetaryassets | ||||||||||
| "r:1,azl | Fund towhich | Cost | (optional) | |||||||
| 83lnvestmentassets | ||||||||||
| *2:rlu | Fund towhich | Cost | (optional) | Current value | ||||||
| 84 Assets retainedforthe | Chairs&Tables | |||||||||
| charity'sownuse | Kitchen EquiPment | |||||||||
| Cornputers,PA& Television | ||||||||||
| Pool Table | ||||||||||
| Children'sGrouPSEquiPment | ||||||||||
| Scaffold Tower | ||||||||||
| Music Equipment | ||||||||||
| Fire Extinguishers | ||||||||||
| Bibles | ||||||||||
| Fund towhich | Amount due | |||||||||
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| 85 Liabilities | ||||||||||
| Signedbyoneortwotrusteeson | Print Name | |||||||||
| behalf of allthe trustees |
| 2024 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|
| Community Account | 3,312.94 | 2,314.23 |
| BusinessMoneyManagerAccount | 4,561.21 | 10,835.29 |
| BUAccount | 20,000.00 | 20,000.00 |
| Cashinhand | 910.41 | 951.45 |
| BUDeposit Account | 56,000.00 | |
| OldCurrent Account | 0.00 | 100.00 |
| rrentAssets | 84,844.56 | 34,200.97 |
| ed | |
|---|---|
| ChurchBuildingCover | 2,596,278 |
| Church Hal BuildingCover | 1,099,996 |
| ChurchandChurchHall | 168,881 |
| Contentscombined cover | |
| ManseBuilding cover | 499,000 |
| Official contents | 5,000 |
| Employer's Liability cover: | 10,000,000 |
| PublicLiability cover: | 1_0,000,000 |
| Receipts-AllFunds | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2023 | |||
| Offeringsandtax recoverable Gifts-Cash |
* | 5,774.14 | 6,224.39 | |
| Gifts-Named | 83,484.00 | 81,547.76 | ||
| GiftDay | 3,487.62 | 5,186.60 | ||
| Tax Reclaimed | !9,466.43 | 15,059.26 | ||
| SubTotal | 111,612.19 | toB,ol2,ol | ||
| Banklnterest | 1o72.54 | 432.84 | ||
| Lettings | ||||
| Hall Hire | 5,452.00 | 5,088.00 | ||
| SubTotal | 5,452.00 | 5,088.00 | ||
| Other receipts | ||||
| Donations | 1,981.81 | 7,244.OO | ||
| Vaccine Clinic | L,000.00 | |||
| Legacies | 56,O84.21 | |||
| Logos HopeTrip | 9,763.70 | |||
| LeeAbbey | 695.00 | |||
| Men's Breakfast | 'J,,Ot4.22 | L,0L9.75 | ||
| JuniorChurch/Clubs | 728.93 | 70.05 | ||
| Miscellaneous | 32.38 | |||
| Postbox | 50.00 | 824.00 | ||
| subTotal | 70,35O.25 | 4,157.80 | ||
| TotalReceipts | 188,487.08 | 117,590.65 | ||
| Payments-AllFunds | ||||
| Donations | ||||
| Mission Donations | ||||
| Antioch Support | 1000 | |||
| Derbyshire | 1,800.00 | 1,800.00 | ||
| BidefordFoodbank | 600.00 | |||
| BMS | 2,000.00 | 1,000.00 | ||
| BUHM | 2,000.00 | 3,217.5O | ||
| JackSaunders | 100.00 | 600.00 | ||
| London City Mission | 200.00 | 200.00 | ||
| Dave Frisby OM | 3,000.00 | 3,746.37 | ||
| SubTotal | 10,100.00 | 11,163.87 | ||
| PastoralGifts | 316.31 | 1.401.62 | ||
| HardshipFund | 2339.87 | 1772.84 | ||
| SubTotal | t2,736.18 | 14,338.33 | ||
| RepairsandMaintenance | ||||
| SiteManager &Cleaning | 13,205.80 | 10,963.43 | ||
| Maintenance-Buildings | 3,27!.81 | 8,150.19 |
| WestwardHo!BaPtist Church | ||
|---|---|---|
| Registered CharitY No.1198050 | ||
| Maintenance-Equipment | 2,802.93 | 3,283.85 |
| Maintenance-Manse | 7,990.15 | 4,217.52 |
| subTotal | 27,270.59 | 26,6L4.99 |
| Utilities,insurances etc | ||
| lnsurance&Legal | 4,701.20 | 3,830.68 |
| Utilities | 7,389.43 | 6,713.12 |
| SubTotal | 11,490.63 | 10,543.80 |
| Otherpayments | ||
| Outreach | 2,894.39 | 4,528.47 |
| Postbox | 105.00 | 807.00 |
| Children & Youth | 1,743.40 | 1,655.52 |
| YouthWorker | 16,051.02 | qqdqq7 |
| SWYM | 0.00 | 2,1,1,4.00 |
| Office&Printing | L,t33.72 | 1,05s.94 |
| LeeAbbey | L,691.00 | |
| LOGOSHOPETriP | 9,730.31 | |
| Bank Charges | 279.45 | 166.16 |
| Men'sBreakfast | 826.38 | 7,028.71 |
| Subscriptions | 2,603.97 | 2,750.40 |
| Catering | 2,575.17 | 1,998.05 |
| VisitingSpeakers | 100.00 | 450.00 |
| Minister-Stipend | 31,833.94 | 28,803.32 |
| Minister-Pension | 4,249.64 | 3,988.83 |
| Minister-GeneralExPenses | 2,674.16 | 2,277.79 |
| Ministry Assistant | 5,152.00 | 5,012.00 |
| Training &Courses | 1,116.60 | 435.00 |
| lT&ChurchOnline | 1,303.60 | 8,285.58 |
| Miscellaneous | 922.24 | 510.20 |
| SubTotal | 86,325.99 | 71.,215.89 |
| TotalPayments | L37,843.49 | L22,7L3.0L |
| ExcessofReceiptsoverPayments | 50,643.59 | -5,022.36 |
| Brought ForwardBalance | 34,200.97 | |
| Total carriedforwardbalance | 84,844.56 | 34,200.97 |
| B/FBal | lncome | Expenditure | Transfers | C/FBal | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GENERAL.U | 3,546.03 | L76,12L.L7 | 1.19.960.71 | -57,444.84 | 2,261..65 |
| Building Maint -D | 3,234.30 | 3,271.87 | 2,578.23 | 2,540.72 | |
| Legacy-D | 56,000.00 | 56,000.00 | |||
| LeeAbbey-R | 695.00 | 1,691.00 | -996.00 | ||
| LOGOS HOPETrip -R | 9,863.70 | 9730.31 | -133.39 | 0.00 | |
| Liftoff-R | 991.25 | s20.00 | 471..25 | ||
| Poppin-R | 741.48 | 815.96 | 329.79 | -1,000.00 | 227.65 |
| Hardship-R | 6679.1.6 | 2,339.87 | 4,339.29 | ||
| Reserve | 20,000.00 | 20,000.00 | |||
| R(estricted) Totals | 27,420.64 | 12,365.97 | 14,670.97 | -1,133.39 | 24,O42.19 |
| AllFundsTotals | 84,844.56 |