Registered Charity no. 1198975 Ebbsfleet Baptist Church Trustees Annual Report and Accounts Year Ended 31st December 2023 EBBSFLEET BAPTIST CHURCH Watt&Co Chartered Accountants 125 Main Street, Garforth Leeds LS25 1AF
Ebbsf leet Baptist Church Year Ended 31st December 2023 Contents Page Page Legal and Administrative Information Trustee's Annual Report Independent Examiners Report statement of Receipts and Payments Statement of Assets and Liabilities No18S to th8 Financial Stalements
Ebbsfleet Baptist Church Year Ended 31st December 2023 Legal and Administrative Information Reference The Charity is called Ebbsfleet Baptist Church. The Church is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales and was r8gi5ter8d a5 8 CIO on th8 of 16th of May 2022. R8gist&rè(I Charity Number 1198975 Ragistèr•d Offica 3 Emblon Lane, Castle Hill. Swanscombe Kent DA10 1BX Webslte ww.ebbsfleetba tistchurch.or .uk Trustees Rev Penny Marsh Hannah Horton Paul Buckley Stephanie Wright Kimberley Lighrfoot Chair Resigned 17th June 2024 Appointed 24th June 2024 Primary Bankers Metro Bank One Southampton Row London WC1B5HA Indapandènt Examln•r Nigel Wyatt BSC FCA Wyatt & Co Chart8r8d Accountants 125 Main Street Garforth Leeds LS25 1AF
Ebbsf leet Baptist Church Yaar Ended 31$t December 2023 Trustees Annual Report Objectives and Activities Thè main obj8etiv8 of the eh8rity is the 8dv8nc8mÈnt of the Christl8n faith according to thè principles of the Baptist denomination. During 2023, we have done this through a variety of activities. Each Sunday we have held public meetings in the community ntre. These have included some physical activities la health walk and running group), a session for children and their parentsl carers, a buffet breakfast and further talks, and acts of Christian worship. In addition lo this, we have continued lo leed a weekly coffee morning drop in for those at home during the week. Most of thosè attanding havè babies or pre-school children and it has provad to be a helpfLJI connecting pL4ce. The couch lo 5km running group ran from January to April 2023, alongside the exisb'ng running group. We had 20 graduates. who are still Gonnecling with one another via a WhatsApp group. The group has been renamed Ebbsfleet Community Runners with fresh I¢0, publicity and T shirts. We have continued to work with the owner of the Blue Bean Coffee shop. Meet Up Monday has continued lo meet weekty al the coffee shop. We also ran 6 ffee shop craft days for families. In the autumn we supported a local resident in setting up a commLJnity choir. This informal choir, now called Ebb8fet Voices, rehearsed carols and Christmas songs lo perform at local Christmas events. Wè havè continuèd to invité thé community to celebratè tha major Christian fèstivals,. this yaar wé held an Easter Egg trail, with all-age aclivilies. Al Christmas we held 4 pop up community carol events in diffarènt parts ol Ebbsfkg8t, prasanting a pra-racordèd sérvic6 using a van with LED scr8ens and PA. We had a siall at Ihe Ebbsfleet Christmas market and gave away knitted crowns. The engagemenl with these activilies has increased on previous years and have helped us to contribuie to community development, whilst also sharing th8 Christian Faith. Publlc Beneflt Statement In considering the 8CtivIts, the Trusltses have had regard lo the guidan¢& issued by Ihts Charity Commission on public b8n8fit. Achievamènts and Pèrformancè We are pleased lo say that the number of families with young children regul8rfy allending our weekly Sunday programme increased significantly during Ihe year, from an average of 14 children per week to over 20 per week altending with at least one adult. 24 children tcx)k part in recording a nativity play for the pop-up carol events. On Christmas eve we had an encouraging attendance of around 100 at the family Chrislingle service. We estimate that between 400- 500 adults and children attended the community events that we held during 2023. The weekly coffee morning continues to see numerical growth - towards the end of 2023, over 60 adults and children were benefitting from this activity each week. The couch to 5km running course had 20 people attènding regularly and has resulled in forming a regular running group in the aree, meeb.ng on Sunday mornings end Thursday evenings. In Octobèr wa hèld our first 'Light Party, as alternativè to Hallowèèn fr)r young childrèn. 54 ehildran and 35 adulls attended this.
Ebbsf leet Baptist Church Yaar Ended 31$t December 2023 Trustees Annual Report During the year we have had 23 people volunteer with us in various capacities. We estimate that this is equivalent lo around 1,420 volunteer hours. This volunteering included ruler weekly activities such as selting up, leading walk and run groups, children's work, administration and IT support, leading the coffee morning. It also includes slewarding al our community events. Financial Review Ebbsfleet Baptist church received £ transfer of funds from the South Eastern Baptist Association in February 2D23, which allowed us to Start our charitable activities. £11,405 of this is reserved for community outreach. During the ye8r ending 31si December 2023 the church received an incorne of £105,457. This has In¢luded gifts from". Tonbridga Baptist Church- £10,000 Emmanuel Baptist Church, Gravesend - £2,673 Bessels Green Baptist Church -£1,481 Glvlng from Indlvlduals through()ul the year- £24,145 And Grants from Ebbslleet Garden City Developmenl CDrw>ralion and Ebbslleet Garden City Trust, for Easter (£1801 and Christmas evenis1£496.201 Kent County Council £500 for Christmas events And Sout East Baptist Association for Youth work1£1551 During the year the church spent £45,871 on its charitable activities. At the end of the year the church held £59.586, or which £11,666 ar& held as reslricl&d funds. Ro$rv¢$ Po1i¢y Wilh Guidance from the Baptist Union, Ebbsfleet Baptisl Church aim to kp at least 3 month reserve of the Ministers salary_ At the end ol th8 year th8 church he £47,920 unrèstricted funds in reserv@. This is high8r than the targeted reserve, but will enable the church lo carry out lis chaiitable purposes in ihe future. Slructure, Governance and Management As established in the Church Constilution, the Board of Trustees is composed of.. 2 church members who have been elected to be on the church leadership team. The Church Treasurer The Minister The Trustees have met 6 times throughout the year lo manage the affairs of the Charity, both In their role as trustees as well as leaders of the Church. We held 5 church member's meetings during the year which included an annual general meeting held on Sunday 29th October, (the AGM was open to anyone connected through any ol our activities)
Ebbsf leet Baptist Church Yaar Ended 31$t December 2023 Trustees Annual Report Trustees. Responsibilities Ebbsfl88t Baptist Church fin8nci81 st8t8mènts havè béen prer8d on £ c8sh basis when r8e8iptS and payments take place through the bank account. The truslees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records, which disclose with reasonable accuracy at any ts'me the financial position ol the Charity. They are also responsible lor safeguarding th8 asséts of the Charity and hancè for tsking reasonablè stéps for the provènlion and dètsetion of fraud and other irregulartties. Rev Penny Marsh Name of Trustee Signed on Behalf of the Trustèès 1511012024 Date of Approval
Ebbsfleet Baptist Church Year Ended 31st December 2023 Independent Examiners Report I report to the trustee5 on my ex8min8tion of the financi815tatements of Ebbsfleet Baptist Church I'the charity) for the year ended 31st December 2Q23. Responsibilltles and Basls of Report As the truslees of the charity you are responsible for the preparation of the financial ststements in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 I'the Act'l. I report in respect of my examination of the charivs financial statements carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examinalion I have followed all the applicable DIrectn$ given by the Charity Commission under section 14515llbl of the Act. Independent Examinerfs Ststement I confirm that l am qualified to undertake the examination because l am a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales IICAEWI, which is one of the lisled bodies. I have compted my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any materiaj respect.. 1. accounting records were not kept in respect of the charity as required by section 130 of the Acl., or 2. the financial statements do not accord with those records,. or 3. the financial statements do not compty with the applicable requirements concerning the form and content of accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement that the accounts give a 'true and fair, vi8w which is not a rnatter considered as part of an independent examination. I hav8 no concerns and hav8 come across no other matters in connection with the exatllination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding ol the accounts to be reached. Nigel Wyatt BSC FCA Independent Examiner 125 Main Strèèt Garforth Leeds LS25 1AF Date.. 1611012024
Ebbsfleet Baptist Church Year Ended 31st December 2023 Statement of Receipts and Payments 2023 Unrestricted Restricted Funds Funds Total Funds Note Recelpts Donations and legacies 92,721 12,736 105.457 Total Re¢elpts 92,721 12,736 105,457 Payments Payments ON charitable activitie8 44,801 1.070 45,871 Totsl Payments 44,801 1.070 45,871 Net Receipts I IPayments1 47,920 11.666 59,586 Nèt Movèmont in Funds (Cashl Total funds Icashl brought lonmard Transfers Total Funds (Cashl Carried Forward 47,920 11,666 59,586 Represented by General lunrestrictedl Restricted funds 47,920 47,920 11.666 11.666 Total Funds Carried Forward 47,920 11,666 59,586
Ebbsfleet Baptist Church Year Ended 31st December 2023 statement of Assets and Liabilities As the accounts are prepared on a cash basis there is no formal Balance Sheet or Statement of Fin8n¢ial Posltion. Instead. 8 ststermenl of 855ets arhd liabilities IS outlined giving an indication of the charity's asset5 at th8 year end. The fixed asset value stated below is based on the church's insurance cover during the year. 2023 Current Assets Cash at bank and petty cash 59,586 59.586
Ebbsfleet Baptist Church Year Ended 31st December 2023 Notes to the Financial Statements Basls of Preparatlon The financi81 st8tements h8ve been prepared on 8 cash basis when receipts and p8yments tak8 place through th8 bank account or p8tty cash. Assessment of Going ¢on¢ern Preparation of the accounts is on a going concem basis. The trustees consider that there are no material nrtaIntiS about the Chariws ability to continue as a gDing COnrn. Fund Accounting Unrestricted funds comprise those funds which th8 trustees are free to use for any purp058 in furtherance of the charitaNe objects. Unrestricted funds include designaled funds where the trustees, at their discretion, have set aside resources for a specrfic purpose. Restricted funds are funds which zre to be used in accordance with specific restrictions imtosed by the donor or the term of Specif appeal, often known as a 'special offering, in the church. Further eXplanatn of the nature and purpose of each fund is incljded in the notes to the accounts. Incoming Resources AJI incotlling resources ar8 r8ccNJnis8d an( the charity has entitlement to the resourc8S and the money has been paid. Resources Expended Expenditur8 is r8cognis8d on a cash basi5 wh8n paym8nts hav8 b8en mad8 through th8 bank accoLJnt or by petty cash. Taxation The oharity is ex8rnpl from tax on ils Charitable activities.
Ebbsfleet Baptist Church Year Ended 31st December 2023 Notes to the Financial Statements 2 Analysls of Recelpts Unrestricted Reslrided Total Total Funds Funds Funds 2023 Funds 2022 Donations and Legacies Donations and offerings Gift aid Grants 43,535 43.535 1.331 1,331 43,535 1,331 44,B66 Transfer of charitible activities Transfer of funds from SEBA 48,811 11,405 60,216 Other Income Other income 121 121 Invastmènts Interest 254 254 Ttstal RecÈlpts 92,721 12,736 105,457 In Feburary and April 2023 The South Eastem Baptist Association transfered a total of £48,811 to Ebbsfleet Baptist Church, to start their charitible activity. 3 P•yments on Charlt•ble ktlvltle$ Unrestricted Funds Restricted Total Total Funds Funds 2023 Funds 2022 Charltable Actlvltl•s Adtninistiation Buildir)g costs Church Life Communications Events Staff costs Staff Sal8ri8s 729 13,148 2,174 158 2.708 328 25.076 480 729 13,148 2,174 158 3,778 32B 25,076 480 1,070 Training 44,801 1,070 45,871
Ebbsfleet Baptist Church Year Ended 31st December 2023 Notes to the Financial Statements 4 Volunteers The church benefits gready from ihe voluntsry contributions of time and money from its regular attendees. Please refer to the trustee's report for further details about volunteer contributions to the organisation. 5 Independent Examination Fees Fees pay8ble ID the independent examinerfor 2023 Independent examination and preparation of the financial statements 720 6 Staff Costs The total staff costs and employee benefits for the reporting period are analysed as folli)ws- 2023 2022 Wages and salaries 25.076 25.076 7 Trustee Remuneration and Expenses During the year, Rev Penny Marsh received remuneration of gross pay £25,073, and provision ol manse accomadation lo the value of £7.292. This was received for Rev Marsh's role as a Minister and was not for her role as Trustee. During the year. 3 trustees Incurred outOCket expenses totallng £4,901. All expenditure wer¢ incurred for the day-to4ay running of the church. io
Ebbsfleet Baptist Church Year Ended 31st December 2023 Notes to the Financial Statements 8 Analysls of Charltable Funds 31st Dec 2023 1st Jan 2023 Receipts Payments Transfers Unr8strictgd Funds General 92,721 144,8011 47.920 Total Unrestrlcted 92,721 144,801 47,920 Restricted Funds Christmas Grants Coronation Grants Community Outreach Youth 996 180 11,405 155 18901 11801 106 11.405 1SS Total R•striet¢d 12,736 11,070) 11,666 Total 105,457 145,871) 59,586 Fund De5cription5 Restricted Funds Christmas Grants Grants donated for Christmas 2023 events. Coronation Grants Funds donated to cover the cost of renting a portaloo for comrnunity picnic. Community Outreach Funds held by South Eastern Baptist Association ISEBAI and passed on io Ebbsfleel Bapiisl Church for the purpose of commLJnlty outreach. Youth Funds raised by South Eastern Baptist Association ISEBAI and pass8d on to Ebbsfle8t Baptist Church for th8 purpos8 of young people's work in the local area. 9 Related Party Transactions During the year. Ebbslleet Baptlst Church re¢elved kn grants lotsling £676 from Ebbsfleet Garden City Trust. Rev Penny Marsh is a trustee in common with Ebbsfleet Gardenc City Trust (charity number 12013871. li