BRACKLEY BAPTIST CHURCH: TRUSTEES REPORT MARCH 2026
Trustees (Leadership team indicated below as LT) to date: 23.02.26
Mat Hussain Minister
Ian Timmis Church Treasurer Kay Lowe Church Secretary
Sheila Moore
David Smith
Brian Sweeney
Ellis Cory
Jennifer McKnight
Principal Objectives
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To prayerfully discern the will of God as we seek to make Jesus known .
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To pursue the advancement of the Christian faith within our local context.
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To encourage discipleship through preaching, Life Groups and prayer events.
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To apply the principles of the Baptist denomination within which we sit.
How we fulfl these objectives
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The LT meet twice a month - the first Monday of the month to prayerfully discuss the ‘business’ of the church, discuss any pastoral issues, consider the progress of all the structures of the church (eg Finance, Life Groups, Playtime etc).
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The second LT meeting (usually the 3[rd] Monday) is a planning meeting where mission projects, social events and seasonal services are considered.
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Bi-monthly Church Members Meetings (CMM) are convened as per the constitution. People who attend the church but are not members are welcome at these meetings as observers and as such have no voting rights.
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CMMs are an opportunity for church members to be informed of key issues and proposals and for them to ask questions about and receive clarification of agenda items. When appropriate members take part in a vote.
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To pursue the advancement of the Christian faith we have engaged in the Alpha course which resulted in one adult male making a commitment to Jesus.
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For community engagement we have several annual events – Summer Fun Day, Breakfast@Bethlehem as well as a term-time Parent and Toddler group (known as Playtime).
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As part of the Baptist denomination, we practise Believers Baptism (or baptism by immersion) and Communion on the 1[st] Sunday in any month. In 2025 3 people were baptised on Easter Sunday.
Finances of the Church
- BBC continues to have a healthy balance sheet. Ian Timmis has continued to prepare and deliver clear accounts that the uninitiated can understand. We are grateful for his continued commitment to this vital role.
Spiritual life of the church
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Our minister, Mat Hussain, was granted a 3-month sabbatical from May to July 2025. During this period he was able to complete a book recounting his testimony.
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He has encouraged the congregation to delve deeper into the Bible through his preaching and teaching.
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Sung worship has been key to the increased sense of God’s presence during services over the last year.
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Life Groups have continued to meet for prayer, worship, Bible study and social evenings. This has led to deeper relationships with Jesus and each other.
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Prayer has continued with regular opportunities for receiving and offering prayer as well as monthly corporate meetings which are rich in worship, where we can listen to God and engage in open prayer.
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We welcomed 6 new members into the church. This takes the membership to 52.
Pastoral Care
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The Trustees are well represented on the Pastoral Care team.
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The role of the group is to visit, encourage and pray for those within the congregation and outside the church who may be in need of support.
Young people and children
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Work with under 18s is divided between IMPACT (Children aged 5-11yrs) and LOL on Sunday (young people 11yrs – 18yrs). A member of LOL on Sunday was baptised Easter 2025.
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Regular attendance fluctuates because of demands on and changes in family life.
BAGGS
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For BAGGS read Buildings and Grounds.
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This group has taken responsibility for the maintenance and upkeep of the BBC site.
All the work and mission carried out inside and outside the church is only made possible by the grace of God and the inspiration of the Holy Spirit. On behalf of the Trustees, thank you for your encouragement and contributions to the life of Brackley Baptist Church.
Jen McKnight
ALL GLORY TO GOD FOREVER AND EVER! AMEN. Galatians 1[5]
(Please note: Copies of all individual reports can be located in the church office.)
BRACKLEY BAPTIST CHURCH (CIO Reg 1205147) FINANCIAL STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
Brackley Baptist Church was registered as a Charitable Incorporated Organisation in October 2023. The transactions for 2024 are from 1st July 2025 when assets were transfered to the new CIO. Hence the 2024 figures reflect half a year only.
| GENERAL FUND RECEIPTS & PAYMENTS ACCOUNT Note Receipts: Tithes & Offerings Income Tax recovered on gifts Donations & Other Income not designated 2 Investment income (Bank Interest) Rent and contributions for use of premises Designated income 3 Transfers from other funds (inc New Minister) 9 Payments: Cost of Ministry 4 Cost of Premises 5 Transfers to other funds 6 Other Expenditure 7 Support for BMS, & SCBA 8 Surplus (Deficit) for the year Balance brought forward Balance carried forward |
2025 38,921.23 14,230.92 0.00 6,392.79 11,057.25 1,500.00 18,840.72 90,942.91 45,517.79 16,115.30 12,567.26 4,279.78 4,669.54 83,149.67 7,793.24 87,040.82 94,834.06 |
2024 18,355.50 7,040.77 0.00 3,909.86 4,156.00 1,500.00 14,682.49 49,644.62 24,900.89 9,231.39 4,826.68 3,848.47 2,178.64 44,986.07 4,658.55 82,382.27 |
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| 87,040.82 | ||
| FABRIC FUND RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS ACCOUNT Note Receipts: Donations Payments: Transfer to General Fund Surplus (Deficit) for the year 24 Balance carried forward Balance brought forward |
2025 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 580.97 580.97 |
2024 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 580.97 |
| 580.97 | ||
| MANSE FUND RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS Note Receipts: Donations received Payments: Transfer to General Fund Surplus (Deficit) for the year Balance brought forward 10 Balance carried forward |
2025 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 |
2024 0.00 0.00 3,955.42 (3955.42) 3,955.42 |
| 0.00 |
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| YOUTH MINISTRY FUND RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS ACCOUNT Note 2025 Receipts: Transfer of Balance of LOL Fund 26.32 Transfer of Balance of Comedy Fund 428.74 Payments: Cheques raised 0.00 Surplus (Deficit) for the year 455.06 Transfer from General Fund 0.00 25 236.41 Balance carried forward 691.47 Balance brought forward |
YOUTH MINISTRY FUND RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS ACCOUNT Note 2025 Receipts: Transfer of Balance of LOL Fund 26.32 Transfer of Balance of Comedy Fund 428.74 Payments: Cheques raised 0.00 Surplus (Deficit) for the year 455.06 Transfer from General Fund 0.00 25 236.41 Balance carried forward 691.47 Balance brought forward |
2024 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 236.41 |
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| 236.41 | ||
| DEACONS FUND RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS ACCOUNT Note Receipts: Donations received 11 Gift Aid Tax Rebate on Deacons Fund donations Transfer from General Fund Payments: Gifts to those in need 11 Surplus (Deficit) for the year Balance carried forward Balance brought forward |
2025 120.00 30.00 0.00 150.00 265.20 (115.20) 1,009.28 894.08 |
2024 60.00 0.00 200.00 260.00 0.00 260.00 749.28 |
| 1,009.28 | ||
| THE GAMBIA MAIN FUND RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS ACCOUNT 2025 Note Receipts: Donations received via Main Account for Gambia_21_ 1,990.00 Gift Aid 537.50 2,527.50 Payments: Cheques raised 2,482.50 Surplus (Deficit) for the year 45.00 0.00 Balance carried forward 45.00 Balance brought forward |
2024 1,070.00 0.00 1,454.00 1,563.00 (109.00) |
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| 109.00 | ||
| 0.00 | ||
| THE GAMBIA DAWN FUND RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS ACCOUN 2025 Note Receipts: Donations for DAWN 30 773.00 Gift Aid 140.00 913.00 Payments: Cheques raised 849.00 Surplus (Deficit) for the year 64.00 0.00 Balance carried forward 64.00 Balance brought forward |
2024 384.00 0.00 1,454.00 1,563.00 (109.00) |
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| 109.00 | ||
| 0.00 |
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FOOTSTEPS COURSE FUND RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS ACCOUNT
| Note Receipts: Donations received 12 Payments: Cheques raised Surplus (Deficit) for the year Balance brought forward Balance carried forward |
2025 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 75.33 75.33 |
2024 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 75.33 |
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| 75.33 | ||
| LOL CLUB FUND RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS ACCOUNT Note Receipts: Cash Float on LOL closure 13 Payments: Transfer to Youth Ministry fund Surplus (Deficit) for the year Balance carried forward Balance brought forward |
2025 428.74 428.74 0.00 0.00 0.00 |
2024 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 |
| 0.00 | ||
| BRACKLEY BAPTIST OUTREACH MISSIONS RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS ACCOUNT Note 2025 Receipts: Donations received 0.00 Prepayment re gift aid for Deacons Fund 0.00 0.00 Payments: Mission support given 0.00 Surplus (Deficit) for the year 0.00 14 149.93 Balance carried forward 149.93 Balance brought forward |
2024 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 149.93 |
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| 149.93 | ||
| PLAYTIME (PARENTS & TOTS) SAVINGS FUND RECEIPTS AND Note Receipts: Donations received 15 Bank Interest Payments: Payments made Donations to Compassion UK Transfers to General Fund (Donation to Church) Donation to Gambia Visit Donation to Children in need Surplus (Deficit) for the year |
PAYMENTS ACCOUNT 2025 1,141.39 12.94 1,154.33 316.67 384.00 500.00 100.00 0 1,300.67 (146.34) |
2024 588.37 8.60 596.97 269.61 192.00 500.00 (364.64) 961.61 (364.64) |
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| Balance carried forward Balance brought forward |
774.17 627.83 |
1138.81 |
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| 774.17 | ||
| INSURANCE FUND RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS ACCOUNT Note Receipts: Transfer from General Fund 18 Payments: Transfer to General Fund 18 Surplus (Deficit) for the year Balance carried forward Balance brought forward |
2025 2,784.00 2,608.72 175.28 233.11 408.39 |
2024 1,282.00 2,650.67 (1,368.67) 1,601.78 |
| 233.11 | ||
| MISSION SUPPORT FUND RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS ACCOUNT Note 2025 Receipts: Designated Donations received 0.00 Transfer from General Fund 1,166.66 1,166.66 Payments: Supporting mission work 22 1,591.98 Surplus (Deficit) for the year (425.32) 1,591.99 Balance carried forward 1,166.67 Balance brought forward |
2024 0.00 544.68 544.68 0.00 544.68 1,047.31 |
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| 1,591.99 | ||
| RESERVES FUND Note Receipts: Transfer from General Fund 23 Payments: Cheques raised Surplus (Deficit) for the year Balance carried forward Balance brought forward |
2025 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 30,000.00 30,000.00 |
2024 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 30,000.00 |
| 30,000.00 | ||
| PAYE Fund Note Receipts: Transfer from General Fund Payments: Cheques raised Surplus (Deficit) for the year Balance carried forward Balance brought forward |
2025 5,849.38 5,849.38 4,935.42 913.96 936.18 1,850.14 |
2024 1,849.46 1,849.46 1,770.06 79.40 856.78 |
| 936.18 |
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NEW MINISTER RESERVE Fund
| Note Receipts: Designated Donations Received Gift Aid Payments: Transfer to Main Fund Donation Transfer to Main Fund Gift Aid Monthly Surplus (Deficit) for the year Balance carried forward Balance brought forward |
2025 16,232.00 3,986.95 20,218.95 16,232.00 3,986.95 20,218.95 0 18,788.44 18,788.44 |
2024 8,166.40 0.00 8,166.40 10,021.78 (1,855.38) 20,643.82 |
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| 18,788.44 | ||
| BMS CHAD FUND Note Receipts: Donations 31 Transfer from Missions Fund Gift Aid contribution (T'fer from Gift Aid PrePay Fund) Payments: Journals for Gift Aid element Surplus (Deficit) for the year Balance carried forward Balance brought forward |
2024 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 |
2024 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 |
| 0.00 | ||
| BMS Harvest FUND Note Receipts: Donations for BMS Harvest appeal Gift Aid contribution (T'fer from Gift Aid PrePay Fund) Payments: Payment to BMS Surplus (Deficit) for the year Balance carried forward Balance brought forward |
2025 227.55 0 227.55 227.55 0.00 0.00 0.00 |
2024 200.20 24.11 224.31 224.31 0.00 0.00 |
| 0.00 | ||
| MOLDOVA FUND Note Receipts: Donations 32 Transfer from Missions Fund Gift Aid contribution (T'fer from Gift Aid PrePay Fund) Payments: |
2025 0.00 0.00 50.00 50.00 |
2024 771.25 0.00 0.00 771.25 |
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| Cheque Raised to Moldova Missions Surplus (Deficit) for the year Balance carried forward Balance brought forward |
50.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 |
771.25 0.00 0.00 |
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| 0.00 | ||
| GIFT AID PREPAYMENTS Note Receipts: Transfers to Fund Gift Aid Payment Received Payments: Payments made Surplus (Deficit) for the year Balance carried forward Balance brought forward |
2025 0.00 0.00 0.00 66.25 66.25 66.25 0 |
2024 0.00 0.00 0.00 (66.25) (66.25) 0 |
| 66.25 | ||
| SOUND SYSTEM REFRESH FUND Note Receipts: Donation 33 Gift Aid Transfer from AV Fund for new system Payments: Payments made Surplus (Deficit) for the year Balance carried forward Balance brought forward |
2025 0.00 0.00 0 0.00 0 0 655.81 655.81 |
2024 0.00 0.00 0 0.00 0 0 655.81 |
| 655.81 | ||
| CHURCH PENSION PAYMENTS Note Receipts: Transfers in re Bookkeeper Transfers in re Minister Payments: Payments re minister Payments re Bookkeeper Surplus (Deficit) for the year Balance carried forward Balance brought forward |
2025 0.00 6,716.88 6,716.88 6,700.32 0.00 6,700.32 (16.56) 543.18 559.74 |
2024 54.00 3,259.08 3,313.08 3,259.08 54.00 3,313.08 0 543.18 |
| 543.18 | ||
| BUILDINGS & GROUNDS FUND |
Receipts:
Note 2025 2024
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| Transfers in Payments: Payments Surplus (Deficit) for the year Balance carried forward Balance brought forward |
8,136.60 8,136.60 3,050.72 3,050.72 (5,085.88) 1,807.35 6,893.23 |
3,000.00 3,000.00 2,421.61 2,421.61 (578.39) 1,228.96 |
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| 1,807.35 |
| REPRESENTING BALANCES ON THE FOLLOWING ACCOUNTS: General Account 94,834.06 91,699.37 Restricted Funds Deacons Fund 11 894.08 1,009.28 Fabric Fund 24 580.97 580.97 LOL Club Fund 13 0.00 0.00 Manse Fund 10 0.00 0.00 PAYE Liability 20 1,850.14 936.18 Moldova Fund 0.00 0.00 Gift Aid PrePayments 30 0.00 (66.25) Church Pension Payments 559.74 543.18 Gift Aid Holding Fund 31 0.00 0.00 Gambia Fund 45.00 0.00 Gambia DAWN 64.00 0.00 ISATOU 90.00 0.00 Restricted Funds Total 4,083.93 3,003.36 Designated Funds Brackley Baptist Church Outreach Missions Fund_14_ 149.93 149.93 Footsteps Course Fund 12 75.33 75.33 Insurance Fund 18 408.39 233.11 Mission Support 22 1,166.67 1,591.99 Playtime (Parents & Tots) Savings Fund 15 627.83 774.17 Reserve as per BBC policy 27 30,000.00 30,000.00 Youth Ministry Fund 25 691.47 236.41 New Minister Reserves Fund 29 18,788.44 18,788.44 Sound System Refresh Fund 655.81 655.81 STEM Rent Deposit 33 50.00 50.00 Buildings & Grounds 6,893.23 1,807.35 Gift Aid Tax Refund Reserve 0.00 0.00 Designated Funds Total 59,507.10 54,362.54 158,425.09 149,065.27 LIABILITIES None 0.00 0.00 |
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| 91,699.37 | |
| 149,065.27 | |
| 0.00 | |
| NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025 |
1. Basis of Accounts:
These accounts have been prepared on a 'receipts and payments' basis and accord with S.42(3) Charities Act 1993
2025
- Donations and other Income not designated
| None 3. Designated income: Donations from the Pre-school |
0.00 |
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| 0.00 | |
| 1,000.00 |
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| Donations from Playtime (Parents & Tots) 4. Cost of Ministry Pension contribution - Baptist Pensions deficit payments Pension Payments for Minister Pulpit supplies Minsters stipend Ministers travel expenses Manse Costs Assemblies / conferences Minister special expenses & Books 5. Cost of premises Insurance Electricity Gas Water Consumables Maintenance and renewals Custodian and cleaning services Building project 6. Transfers to other funds Mission Support Fund AV Refresh Fund Transfer to New Drum Kit Transfers to Fabric Fund Transfers to Insurance Fund Transfer to Buildings and Grounds Fund 7. Other expenditure Administration (Bank charges, Office Equipment and Supplies, bookkeeping costs, sundry expenses, telephone, internet, CIO costs) Subscriptions Programme Expenses (Catering, PACE, LOL club, Music Ministry, Miscellaneous 8. Giving to other causes Southern Counties Baptist Association BMS World Mission 9. Transfers from other funds Transfer from Reserves for New Minister Insurance premium reserve |
500.00 |
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| 1,500.00 | |
| 0.00 6,716.88 758.00 29,443.97 99.90 7,865.23 585.00 48.81 |
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| 45,517.79 | |
| 2,608.72 4,333.11 2299.32 1,220.00 507.23 919.44 4,227.48 0.00 |
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| 16,115.30 | |
| 1,166.66 0.00 1,080.00 0.00 2,784.00 7,536.60 |
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| 12,567.26 | |
| 1,684.03 648.80 1,924.95 22.00 |
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| 4,279.78 | |
| 2,334.77 2,334.77 |
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| 4,669.54 | |
| 16,232.00 2,608.72 |
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| 18,840.72 |
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10 The church ceased to rent a manse when the full-time pastor left at the end of August 2010. The Manse Fund is a designated fund to assist with the payment of a significantly increased rent in the event of having to rent a new manse. In 2024 the Church Members voted to use the Manse Fund in its entirety to help pay the Rent on the Manse for Mat Hussain.
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11 The Deacons Fund is a designated fund which receives the proceeds of specific offerings. The fund is used by the deacons and pastor of the church to provide financial assistance to those in need. From the start of 2023 the Deacons fund was funded by £50 per month from the general fund, rather then separate offerings on communion Sundays
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- The Footsteps Course Fund, a designated fund, is used to hold amounts available to help defray the cost of the course.
13 The LOL Club Fund is used to receive designated donations for the LOL Club which is run by the church for youngsters. 14. In recent years, several individuals from the Brackley Baptist Church congregation have engaged in outreach missions to Third World countries to offer practical assistance to the communities there in addition to sharing a spiritual message. The membership of Brackley Baptist Church encourages such practical outreach activities, and provides financial assistance for such. The Brackley Baptist Church Outreach Missions Fund has been established to receive gifts and donations for outreach.
- T The Playtime (Parents & Tots) savings fund is a designated fund for use by the Playtime team. Donations are received from parents and carers at the term-time weekly meetings. In 2023 and 2024 onwards, £32 a month was paid to compassion UK to sponsor a child. 18 The Insurance Fund receives monthly transfers from the General Fund to build up a sum from which to pay the annual insurance premium.
20 Tax and National Insurance contributions are set aside each month in the PAYE Liability Fund. Payments are made to HMRC every quarter on or about the twelfth days of January, April, July and October.
21 For a number of years the church has had links with Christians in The Gambia. Donations are received in support of a project there to purchase land and build a church for a rural community.
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Since 2013 the portion of the tithe previously given to the International Baptist Convention has been set aside for other mission support. In 2024, £453.66 was donated to the Gambia, £453.66 to the Moldovan mission and £453.66 to Compassion UK.
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24 The Fabric Fund was established to provide a source of money to look after the premises. It has not seen any income or expenditure since February 2009.
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25 The Youth Ministry Fund has not seen any income or expenditure since May 2009. The balance from closing of LOL club has been transferred into this fund.
27 In 2016 the Church Members Meeting approved a policy for setting aside reserves of money to meet certain expenses in the event of a drop in income. Initially, £30,000.00 has been set aside.
29 In 2019 the BU Trust Fund Monies were transferred from the Baptist Union into the church accounts into the New Minister Reserves Fund leaving a balance of zero in the Trust Fund.
30 DAWN stands for Dignity for All Women Now. In 2020 people were invited to support girls and women in Gambia with donations to support the purchase of sanitary pads and girls to access education. Individuals from within and from outside the church are contributing on a monthly basis 31 In 2020 Donations were received to support the BMS appeal for the mission in CHAD and our Link Missionaries Gareth and Bethan Shrubsole 32 In Sept 2024, Mark McCormack and Costel Cheptea visited and preached at the church. Donations raised during the visit and other subsequent donation amounted to £771.25. This was in addition to the donation from the Missions Fund. 33 In 2022 a deposit of £50 was received from the STEM academy as a room hire deposit.
These accounts and statement of assets and liabilities set out on pages 1 through 10 relating to the year ended 31 December 2025 and are as approved by the deacons.
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I Timmis - Church Treasurer
Signed: Date:
REPORT OF THE INDEPENDENT EXAMINER TO THE DEACONS AND MEMBERS OF
In accordance with the provisions of Section 43 of the Charities Act 1993, I have examined the receipts and payments accounts and statement of assets and liabilities of Brackley Baptist Church set out on pages 1 through 10 relating to the year ending 31 December 2025. This examination did not extend to a comprehensive audit of such accounts or statement.
I confirm that the accounts and statement accord with the accounting records of the church and that such records satisfy the requirements of the Act. I am not aware of any matter to which attention needs to be drawn in order to obtain a proper understanding of the accounts.
Signed: Name: Date:
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CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES Independent examinerfs report on the accounts Section A Independent Examinef s Report Report to tho trustees BFIACKLEY BAPTIST CHURCH On accounts for the year anded 3111212025 Charity no (if any) 1205147 Sot out on pages I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity ('the Trust") for the year ended Responslbllltle8 and basis of report As the charity's trustees. you are responsible for the preparation of the accounls in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 ("the Act.). I report in respect of my examination of the Trust's accounts Carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination, I have followed all the applicable D1CtionS given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5){b) of the Act. Independent I have completed my examination. l ¢onfim that no material matters have •xamlner's ststemont come to my attention in connection with the examination which give5 me cause to believe that in. any material resp8Ct'. the accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Charities Act,. or the accounts did not accord with the accounting records.. or the accounts did not comply with the applicable requirements conceming the fomi and content of accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement that Ihe accounts give a 'true and fair. view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination. I have no concems and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. Slgned: Date: Name: io ihj Relevant professional qualification{s} or body lif any): Address: IER Oct 2018
Section B Disclosure Only complete if the examiner needs to highlight material matters of concern (see CC32. Independent examination of charity accounts: directions and guidance for examiners). Give here brief details of any items that the examiner wishes to disclose. IER Oct 2018