Registered Charity no. 1198975 Ebbsfleet Baptist Church Trustees Annual Report and Accounts Year Ended 31st December 2024 EBBSFLEET BAPTIST CHURCH att&Co Chartered Accountants 125 Main Street, Garforth Leeds LS25 1AF
Ebbsfleet Baptist Church Year Ended 31 st December 2024 Contents Page Page Legal and Administrative Infomialion Trustee's Annual Report Independent Examiners Report Statement of Receipts and Payments Statement of Assets and Liabilities Notes to the Financial Statements
Ebbsfleet Baptist Church Year Ended 31 st December 2024 Legal and Administrative Information R•f•r•neo The Chaiily is calltrd Ebbsfleet Baptist Church. Th6 Churth is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales and was registered as a CIO on the of 16th of May 2022. Reglstered Charlty Number 1198975 R8gist8red Offic8 3 Embleton Lano. Caslle Hill, Swanscombe Kent DA10 1BX W•b8lt• www.ebbsfleetba lislchurch.o Trust••s Rev Penny Marsh Hannah Horton Paul Buckley Stephanie Wright Kimbertey Lightfcv)t Chair Resigned 17th June 2024 Appointed 25th June 2024 Prlmary Bankers Metro Bank One Southampton Row London WC1B SHA Independent Examiner Nigel Wyatt 8SC FCA Wyatt & Co Chartered A¢untants 125 Main Street Garforth Leeds LS25 1AF
Ebbsfleet Baptist Church Year Ended 3181 December 2024 Trustees Annual Report Objectives and Activities The main objective of the charity is the advancement of the Christian faith according to the principles of the Baptist denomination. During 2024. we have done this through a variety of activtbes. Each Sunday, we have held public meetings in the Caslle Hill Community Centre. These have included some physical activities la health walk and running group), a session for children and their parenlsl carers. a buffet breakfast, talks, and acts of Christian worship. The Couch to 5km running grcrtjp r8n from January to April 2024. alongsl(Je the existing runnlng group. We had 10 graduates, mosl ol whom are still connecting with one another via a WhatsApp group. The group continues to be known as Ebbsfleet Community Runners, and our bookings are conducted through the England Athletics RunTogether website and apps. The h88lth walk. which is part of our Sunday Active programme. has Continued this y88r. Although numbers vary. it is appreciated by those who attend, and it is a good way to build friendships. We have a good rangè of ages and abilitses taking part. We also support Ihe midwgek heallh walk in Ebbsfleet, which is led by the Salvation Anny team. We have continued to lead a weekly coffee moming dropin for those al home during the week. M05t of those allending have babies or pre-school children, and il has proved lo be a helpful ¢onnecling plac9. Numbors have been rising throughout the year. and we regularty new people joining us. During 2024. we ran 6 Coffee Shop Craft days during school holidays in partnership with the Blue Bean Coffee shop. Each event has drawn around 40- 70 children with their families. We have been unable lo host Meet Up Monday in the coffee shop, due lo the lack of available baristas., however, Ihis has continued to meet weekly and has be6n hostad by the minister in tha Studio room at the Manse, or at the Salvatson Am)y Quarters. The church has continued to support Ebbsfleet Voices. the local community choir, with organisalion and by organising the community picnic in May so that the choir could perform for local residents. During 2024. we also invited the communty lo celebrate the major Christian festivals with us., this year, we held an Easter Egg trail, with all-age aclivities. At Chrislmas, we held 4 popup community carol events in different parts of Ebbsfleel. presenting a pre-recorded Servi using a van with LED screen5 and PA. Over 400 people allended these Christmas events. The engagement with these a¢tivilie5 has increased in previous years and has helped us to contn.bule to community development, whilst also sharing th8 Christian faith. Publlc Beneflt Statement In considering the activities. the Trustees have had regard to the guidan issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit. Achievements and Performance We are pleased lo say that the number of families wtth young children regularfy allending our weekly Sunday programme has continued lo increase. from an average of 18 children per week to over 20 pér week attending, and the average numbèr of adults also incr68sèd to bètwèèn 26 and 30 par week, apart from during the major summer holidays, where numbers dipped a lrfe. 24 children took part in recording a nativity play for the FM)FFUP carol events. Al the beginning of 2024. we decided to pilot a Sunday aftemcN)n service which would include wTh)re singing. leaching and prayer. Although
Ebbsfleet Baptist Church Year Ended 3181 December 2024 Trustees Annual Report number5 have been smaller. we believe that this ha5 Potential and we are seeking to develop il further in 2025 with 2 services a month- attendance numbers for this service rang8 from 8 to 16. On Christmas Eve, we had an encouraging attendance of around 100 at the family Christingle service. Wa eslim8le th81 between 400 and 500 adurts and children attended the community events that we held during 2024. The weekly coffee morning continues to see growih despite those who longer meet with us, as their children have started school. An average of 60 adults and children have attended this activity each week. Thg Couch ¢0 5km running Course had 10 people attending this year, and over half of these are still running regularfy with the Ebbsfleel Community Runners. meeling on Sunday mornings and Thursday evenings. Groups of around 10 runners have also participated in organised races and have supported one another in this. The health walk look place on 45 weeks of the year, and the number of people participating each Wggk ranged from 2 10 7 people. Al Halloween, we organised a dropin style celebration of Iht. This induded crafts in the coffee shop and outdoor activities in the community square. In the autumn of 2024, we ran a Bible course online for 8 weeks. 5 people attended this. During the year we have had 25 people volunleer with us in various capacities. We estimate that this is equivalent lo around 1,500 volunteer hours. This volunteering included regular weekly activities such as selling up, leading walk and run groups. children's work, adminislr8tion and IT support, and leading the coffee morning. 11 also includes stewarding al our community events. Flnan¢l41 Revl•w During the year ending 3111 Deeember 2024 the church received an irthme of £52,582. This has included gifts from.. Tonbridge Bapbsl Church- £10.099 Emmanuèl Baptist Church, Grav8s•nd- £3,564 Bessels Green Baptisl Church- £2.720 Granis from Ebbsflt Garden Cily Trust. £2.407 for community events Giving from individuals throughout the year- £23,653 During the year the church spent £62,173 on its Charitable aclivilies. At the end of the year the church h8ld £49,995, of which £11,504 ar8 held as rèstric18d funds. Reserves Policy With Guidance from the Baptist Union. Ebbslleel B8plisl Church aim lo keep 8t least 3 month reserve of the Ministers salary. At the end of the year the church held £38,491 unreslTiCted fvnds in reserve. This is higher than the targeted reserve, bul will enable the church lo carry out its charilable puOseS in the future.
Ebbsfleet Baptist Church Year Ended 3181 December 2024 Trustees Annual Report Structure, Governance and Management As established in the Church Constilution. thè B03rd of TnAStees is composed of: 2 church members who have beèn elected to be on the church leadership team. The Church Treasurer The Minister The Trustees have met 6 times throughout the year to manage the affairs of the Charity, both in their role as trustees as well as leaders of the Church. At the beginning of 2024, we had 13 church members. Oue lo 4 resignations. we ended the year with 9 church members. We held 6 church members. meetings during the year whith included an annual general meeting held on Sunday 3rd November 2024. Ilhe AGM was open lo anyone connectsd through any of our activiliesl Trust••s R•sponslbllltles Ebbsfleel 8ap1151 Church financial 51alemenls have been prepared on a ¢8sh bas15 when receipts and payments take place through the bank account. The Iruslees are responslble for keeping proper accounllng records. whlch dlsclos8 with reasonable accuracy al any time the financial position of the Charity. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the Charity and henc8 for taking réasonable st8ps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularits'es. Reverend Penny E Marsh Nam• of Trustee Slgn•d on Behalf of th• Truste•8 3010912025 Date of Approval
Ebbsfleet Baptist Church Year Ended 31 st December 2024 Independent Examiners Report I report to the trustees on my examination of the financjal Statements of Ebbsffteel Baptist Church I'lhe charity) for the year ended 31sl December 2024. R¢spon$lbllltle$ and Ba$ls of Rtport As the Iruslees of the charity you are resw)nsible for the preparation of the financial statements in accordance wlh the requirements of the Charities Act 20111'the Act'l. I report in respect of my examination of the chariws financial slalements carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrw'ng out my examinalion I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charily Commission under sectson 14515llbl of Ihe Acl. Independent Exarnlnerfs Ststement I confirm that l am qualified to undertake the examination beSe l am a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Englantl and Wales IICAEWI, vthich is one ol Ihe listed bodies. I have completed my examination. I confirm that material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giwng me cause lo believe Ihal in any material respect.. 1. accounting records were not kept in of the charity as required by section 130 of the Act., or 2. the finanaal statements do not accord wth those records.. or 3. the financial slalemenls do not comply with the applicable qUIrementS conceming the form and eonlenl of accounts sel out in the Charities IA¢countS and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement that Ihe accounts give a 'true and lairf view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination. I have no concgms and have come auoss no other mattgrs in connection wth the examinatlon lo which 8llenlion should be drawn in this report in order lo en8ble a prOr understsnding of the accounts lo be reached. Nigel Wyatt BSC FCA Independent Examiner 125 Main Street Garforth Leeds LS25 1AF Date: 0611012025
Ebbsfleet Baptist Church Year Ended 31st December 2024 Statement of Receipts and Payments 2024 Unrestricted Restricted Funds Funds 2023 Total Funds Total Funds Not? Receipts Donations and legacies 50,175 2.407 52.582 105.457 Total Rocolpt$ 50,175 2.407 52.$82 105,457 Payments Payments on charitable actie$ 59,604 2,569 62.173 45,871 Total Payments 59,604 2.569 62,173 45,871 N•t R•¢•lpts I IPaym•nts} {9.429} 11621 19,5911 59,586 Not Movement In Funds (Cash) Total funds Icashl brought lorward Transfers 47,920 11.868 59.586 Total Funds (Cash) Carrl•d Forward 38.491 11,504 49.995 59,586 R•prns•nt•d by General lunrestricledl Reslricled funds 38,491 38.491 11.504 47,920 11,666 11,504 Total Funds Carrb•d Forward 38.491 11,504 49.995 59,586
Ebbsfleet Baptist Church Year Ended 31 st December 2024 Statement of Assets and Liabilities As the accounts are prepared on a cash basis there is no formal Balar)ce Sheet or Ststement of Financial Position. Instead, a statement of assets and liabilities is outlined giving an indication of the charitys asseis at the year end. The fixed assgt value ststed 10 is based on the church's insurance cover during the year. 2024 2023 Current Assets Cash al bank and petty cash 49,995 59,586 49,995 59.586
Ebbsfleet Baptist Church Year Ended 31st December 2024 Notes to the Financial Statements Basls of Prèparatlon The finan¢ial slalements hav6 been prepared on a cash basis when receipts and payments take place through the bank account or petty cash. Assessm8nt of Golng Conc•m Prèparation ol thè accounts is on a going concem basis. The trustèes consider that thgre are no material uncertaintses about the Charills 8ts.lity to conb.nue as a going concern. Fund Accountlng Unrestricted funds comprise those funds vthich the trustees are free to use for any purposè in furtherance of the charitable objects. Unrestricted funds include designated funds where the trustees, al their discretion. have sel aside resources for a specific purpose. Restricted funds are funds which are to be used in accordance wlh specific restrictions imposed by the donot ot the t¢mi of specthc appeal. often known as a 'special offering, in the ¢hurch. Further explanation of the nature and purpose of each fund is induded in the note$ to the accounts. Incomlng R•8ourc•$ All incoming resources are recognised once the charity has entiuemenl lo the resources and the money has been paid. Re8ource$ Expended Expenditure is recognised on a cash basis when paents have been made through the bank a¢¢ount or by pety cash. Taxatlon The charity is exempt from tsx on its chari18ble activilies.
Ebbsfleet Baptist Church Year Ended 31 st December 2024 Notes to the Financial Statements 2 Analysls of R8c8Spts UnrestrKted Funds Restricted Total Total Funds Funds Funds 2024 2023 Donations and Legacies Donations and offerings Gift aid Grants 49.572 49,572 43,535 2,407 2,407 1,331 49.572 2.407 51,979 44,866 Transfer of charltable a¢tlvStl•• Transfer of funds from SEBA 60,216 Other Incorne Other income 1th) 100 121 Inv•stment8 Interest $03 254 Total Ro¢olpts 50,175 2.407 52,582 105.457 In February and April 2023 The South Eastem Bapknst AssocAation transferred a total of £48,811 to Ebbsflaat Baptist Church, to start thair Charitab activity. 3 Payments on Charltable ActIvIe8 Unreslricled Res¢rict8d Total Total Funds Funds Funds Funds 2024 2023 Charltablo Actlvltles Administration Building ¢osls Church Life Communications Events Staff costs Staff Salaries Training Youth 3.324 19.314 323 3,324 19,314 323 83 6.238 13 32,341 413 729 13.148 2,174 158 3,778 328 25,076 480 3.669 2,569 32.341 413 124 124 59.604 2,569 62,173 45,871
Ebbsfleet Baptist Church Year Ended 31 st December 2024 Notes to the Financial Statements 4 Valuntsèrs The ¢hur¢h benefits gre8Uy from the voluntsry conlributK>ns ol time an¢J money from its regular attendees. Please refer to the trustee's rew)rt for further details about volunteer contributions to the organisation. 5 Independent Examination Fee$ Fees payable to the independent examiner fc 2024 2023 Independent examination an(J preparation of the financial 5talemenls 749 720 6 Staff Costs The total staff costs and employe8 benefits lor the reporting rixI are an8lysed as follows.. 2024 2023 Wages and salaries Employer conlribu¢k)ns to penslon plans 28,720 3,621 25,076 32,341 25.076 7 Trustee Remuneratlon and Expensos During the year. Rev Penny Marsh recaived remuneration ol gross pay £28.27012023.. £25.0761, and provision of manse accommodation lo the value of £8,75012023.' £7,292). This was received lor Rev Marsh's rolg as a Minister ant1 was not for her role as Tnjslee. During the year. 3 Iruslees IncUed oul-of-po¢kel expenses totalling £4,553 {2023.. £4,901). AI expenditure were incurred for the day-1cdaY running of the church. io
Ebbsfleet Baptist Church Year Ended 31 st December 2024 Notes to the Financial Statements 8 Analysls of Charltabl• Funds 31st Dec 2024 1st Jan 2024 Reipts Payments Transfers Unrestricted Funds General 47,920 50.175 {59,6041 38,491 Total Unrè$trl¢t¢d 47,920 50,175 {59,6041 38,491 R¢strl¢t¢d Funds Christmas Grants Community Outreach Event Grants Youth 106 11.405 11061 19311 (1,5321 10.474 875 155 2.407 155 Total Restrlctod 11,666 2,407 {2,$691 11.504 Total 59.586 52,582 {62,1731 49,995 31st De¢ 2023 1st Jan 2023 Receipts Payments Transfers Unre8trScted Funds General 92.721 {44,8011 47,920 Total Unr6$tri¢ted 92,721 {44,8011 47,920 Restrf¢ted Funds Christmas Grants Coronation Grants Communty Outreach Youth 18WI 11801 106 11.405 11.405 155 Total Restricted 12.736 {1.0701 11,666 Total 105.457 {45,8711 59,586 li
Ebbsfleet Baptist Church Year Ended 31 st December 2024 Notes to the Financial Statements Fund D•scrlptlons Restricted Funds Christmas Grants Grants donated for Christmas 2023 events. Coronation Grants Funds donated to cover the cost of renting a portaloo for a c4Jmmunity picnic. Communty Outreach Funds held by South Eastem Baptist As)ciation ISEBAI and passed on to Ebbsfleel Baplist Church for the purpose of community outreach. Ev6nt Grants Grants that have been awarded to Ebbsfleet Baptist Church to help Ihem run communily events. Youth Funds r8ised by South Easlem B8Ptlsl Asso¢Salion ISE8AI and passed on to Ebb5fleel 88pts.sl Church for the purpose of young people's work in the Icral area. 9 Related Party Transactlons During the year, Ebbsfleet Baptist Church received three granls from Ebbsfleel Garden City Trust lotalling £2,40712023'. two grants totslling £6761. Rev Penny Marsh is a twstee in Common Ebbsfleel Gar(Jen City Trust Icharity number 12013871. 12