CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES Trustees, Annual Report for the period From 1 January 2023 To 31 December 2023 Charity name: Abingdon Baptist Church Charity registration number: 1201269 Objectives and Activities SORP reference P8r8 1.17 Summary ofthe purposes of the charity as set oul in its governing document The advancement of the Christian failh according lo the principles of the Baptist denomination. The Church may also advance education and carry out other charitable purposes in the United Kingdom andlor other parts of the world. No activities look place under this charity number during this period as the church was still operating under its unincorporated status until 1 January 2024 Summary of the main activities in relation to those purposes for the public benefit, in particular, the activities, projects or setvices identified in the accounts. Statement confirming whether the Iruslees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit Para 1.17 and Para 1.18 Nla- see above answer Achievements and Performance SORP reference There are no achievements to report because the Church was operating under its former unincorporated slalus during the period in question, and the report was submitted for that Gharily. 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 soGiety as a whole. Para 1.20 Financial Review Review of the charity's financial position at the end of the eriod Slalement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held Para 1.21 At the end ofthe period the charity was awaiting transfer of assets from the unincor orated charit Once operating as a CIO the charity will aim lo hold reserves lo cover at least six months, operating costs to be able to meel commitments to pay the minister and pay P2ra 1.22 Amount of reserves held Reasons for holding zero reserves Para 1.22 Zero at 31.12.23 No assets had been transferred from the former unincorporated charity al the end of the relevant eriod NIA Para 1.22 Details of fund materially in deficit Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern Para 1.24 Para 1.23 No concerns Structure, Governance and Management uescripiion oi cnarity's trusts.. Type of governing document tFUSt deed, 10 al charterl How is the charity constituted? {e.g uniycorporated asqocialion, Glo 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 CIO Constitution Para 1.25 cio Para 1.25 Election from amongst Church Members who have been members for at least 12 months. Reference and Administrative details Charit name Other name the charit uses Re istered charit number Charily's principal address Abin don Ba lisl Church 1201269 35 Ock Street Abingdon OX14 SAG Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity I rusiee name uttice l¢t any) or vtf 14•m¢ ¢Jf PCTaori IOT bodyl •nlllled loa oint trustee ifan ear Rachel Anne Hughes lan Leonard Millgate David Lovegrove Linda Susan King Samantha Bowring Christine Cairns Minister Secretary Treasurer 1.1.23 to 19.9.23 19.9.23 to 31.12.23 1.1.23 to 19.9.23 Treasurer Dorothy Margaret Field Christine Hutt Rosalie Lorrison Rodney Thomas Pollock 10 Pamela Maureen Pratt 12 John Anthony Rose 1.1.2310 19.9.23 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 Cor orate trustees - names of the directors at the date the re Director name ortwasa roved Name of trustees holding title to property belonging lo the charrty Trustee name Dates acted if not for whole e8r Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others Description of the assets held in this capacity Name and objects of the charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity's objeds Details of arrangements for safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity's own assets Exemptions from disclosure Reason for non-disclosure of ke rsonnel details Other o tional information The trustees met as the CIO Trustees on one occasion lo approve Ihe fornial resolutions las provided by our solicitors) to receive the assets being transferred from Abingdon Baptist Church Iunincorporatedl and to authorise two trustees to sign the requisite documentation. Declarations The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees, report above. Signad on behalf of the charity's trustees Signaturels) Full namels) Position (eg Secretary, Chair, etcl R rtLtttrL c Date CÉfysTri(L JoJ*