Station Hill Baptist Church Annual Report and Accounts 2025 Reglstered Charlty number 1208219 2-4 ststion Hill, Chippenham SN15 IEG
STAnON HILL BAPTIST CHURCH (Registered Charrty 12082191 Annual Report and Accountsfor the period ending 31 January 2025. Annual Report for the period to 31 January 2025 This report has been collated with input from various members of the church and approved by the Trustees. It should be read in conjunction with the accompanying independently examined financial statements of the charitsble incorporated oaniSation for the period ended 31 January 2025. A) The Church and its Governance Station Hill Baptist Church vtss formed in 1854 and has occupied the site ever slnce. As part of the process of becoming a charity in 21x19. the Church updated its governin8 document to conform to a standard approved governing document for Baptist Unlon of Great Britsin churches. The Charity is governed with due regard to the Charity Commission's guidan on publlc benefit. Followlng a vote by Members at a Special Church Meetlng on 26 November 2023, The Church became a Charitable Incorporated Organisation with all assets and liabilities and activltles of the charlty being legally transferred from l February 2025. A separate report has been prepared for the Charity reflecting the activities of the Church during the year to 31 January 2025. This charltable incorporated organisation has been dormant during this accounting perlod other than receivlng funds to allow its operatlon to commence from l February 2025. Objertives of the Church The principal purpose of the Church Is the advancement of the Christlan faith accordlng to the prlnclples of the Baptist denomination. Statlon Hill Baptlst Church has a vlsion to be the visible presence of Christ in Chlppenham and North Wiltshire, and together wlth other churche5 to be artive In soclety to mlnlster to the whole community. Our tssk is that we wlll bring people Into contact wlth Christ and His go(Ml nevts, to enable them to develop a personal relationshlp and frlendshlp wlth God, to be fllled wlth the Holy Splrlt and actNe in sharin8 their falth wlth other people. Trustees The Church Meetlng appoints Charlty Trustees from among the church members. The Church Meetlng will appoint other Trustees in accordan with CS0 regulations. The Charity Trustees who served durin8 the perlod are: Davld Brown luntll 18 Dernber 20241 (Elderl Donna Cairns Ifrom 20 May 2025) Vlcky Hempstead (Treasurer) Todd Nightingale (Minister) Peter Whitby (Elder) Christopher Wilson (from 21 May 2025) David Wright (Elder and Secretsry) The current Chair is Peter Whitby
STATION HILL BAPTIST CHURCH (Registed Charty 12082191 Annual Report and Accounts for the period ending 31 January 2025. Church Meetlngs and Church Council The Church is governed and regulated by its own members who meet every two months in formal Church Meetings; thls Is the ultimate authority for decisions under God. The Church Council consists of a representatlon of members, appointed by the Church Meeting, who also meet bi-monthly lusually two weeks prior to church meetin8s1 to plan and carry out tssks relating to various aspects of the Ilfe and work of the church and taking decisions more involves with the day to day running of the church. The church members who served on Church Councll during the year were: Davld Brown (Elder and representin8 prnISeS) Charmaine Elkerton Irepresenting Evangelism and Outreach) Steve Hardy (Admlnlstrator until his retirement in July 20241 Vicky Hempstead ITreasurerl Caroline Hiorns (representing House Groups) Rachel Lambert (Elder and repfesenting Worshlp and Word} Todd Nlghtingale (Minister) Paul Phillips Irepresentlng Pastoral Carel Dèwd Thompson Irepresenling Seniors) Peter Whitby IElderl David Wrl8ht {Elderl Jenny Bud8ell IACMEI has been re-appolnted as Independent Examlner of the Financial Ststements. Safeguardin8 Station Hill Baptist Church Is commltted to the nurturin& protectlon and safesuardlng of all, especially children, young people and adults at rfsk. Everyone has a part to play in the prevention of physical, sexual and emotlonal abuse of chiklren and young people, and a responsibility to port any abuse discovered or susperted. SH8C follows the 'Safe to Gro guldance whlch is published by the Baptist Union for implementing and adoptln8 safeguarding policies and procedures when working with children and young people. Safeguardlng Team: Designated Person for Safeguarding: Charniaine Elkerton Deputy Designated Person for Safeguardlng: Vacant (as Ot 31"January 2025) Safeguarding Trustee: Peter Whitby Administrator: Julion House
STATION HILL BAPTIST CHURCH (Registered Charty 12082191 Annual Report and Accounts ft)r the period ending 31 January 2025. DBS Administrator: Simono Baker We undertake to exercise proper care in the selertion and appointment of those working with children and young people, whether in a paid role or as volunteers. Adults who work or volunteer with children at SHBC are required to undertake Level 2 Safeguarding training which is refreshed every 4 years. The Leadership Team (Minister. Elders. Designated and Deputy Person for Safeguarding} undertake Level 3 training which is also freshed every 4 years. In addition to the above, all adults who work or volunteer with children at SH8C are required annually to read the church's a8reed procedures (including the Safe8uardlng Policy and good practice guidelines) and sign to confirm they have read and understood the information. Baptist Affiliation The Church Is part of the wider national body, the Baptist Union of Great Brltain, and is also a member ofthe West of England Baptlst Network Iwebnetl. The Church pays an annual subscription to the Baptist Unlon of Great Britain based upon its membership numbers. The Church also made donations to the Webnet's Partnershlp in Mission fund and Baptlst Misslonary Soclety during the Year. Church Building Trustees The Church Buildin8 Trustee5 are the West of England Baptlst Network Iwebnetl. Bl Church Financial Report Financial Summary The charitable incorporated organisatlon was dorniant through this accounting period. In antlcipation of the transfer of èll assets and liabilities to this organisation from l February 2025 £20.000 was received prior to the 31 January 2025 to ensure the smooth transition of payments across, along with a small number of individual receipts being received. The accompanying financlal ststements have been prepared on a payment and receipts basls. Principal Funding Sources The main source of funding for the Church Revenue Account Is offerin85 gwen by members of the congregation. Reserves Pol icy The Church has adopted a formal reserving polioi in line with Charity Commission guidance.
STATION HILL BAPTIST CHURCH (Registered Charity 12082191 Annual Report and Accounts forthe period ending 31 January 2025. General Reserve Liquid funds will be held to ensure that the committed running costs of the church could be met for 3 months in the unforeseen eventofthe need to wind up the tharity. Thiswould enabletheTrustees to take appropriate action to stem the costs by gNin8 notice to employees of the church and/or to liquidate other assets to meet Ilabilities. Restricted Funds We will contlnue the prartice of holding fund5 for mission work in restricted funds set apart from our general funds. The restricted mission funds include our mission tenth 110% of our general giving that is set aside for mlssion work includin8 tralning people for mission). donations collected for mlssionaries that the church regularly supports. atKI our Fellowshlp Fund to meet the needs of those in our Church fellowshlp. Signature and Declaration I declare, In my capaclty as a Trustee, that: The Trustees have approved the report above; and Have authorlsed me to sl8n it on thelr behalf. Signed: Name: Date..
CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES Independent examinerfs report on the accounts Section A Independent Examinefs Report Report to the trugtsesl members of Stats'on Hill Baptist Church On accounts forthè year ended 31 January 2025 Charity no (if any) 1208219 Sèt out on pages 7and8 l pOrt to the trustees on my examInatn of the accounts of the above charity Ilhe Trust.) for the period ended 31 January 2025. Rosponslbllltlos and As the charity trustees of the Trust, you are responsible for the preparation basis of report of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 20111lhe Acr). I report in resF*rt of my examinatK)n of the Twst's accounts carned out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination, I have followed the applicable Directions given by the Charty Commission under section 145(5)(b) of th8 Act. I have completed my examinatbon. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention (other than that disclosed bel¢)w ') in connection wrth the examination which gives me r2use to believe that In. any material respect. accounting records vRre not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Act or th8 accounts do not accor(I wrth the accountlng records Independont examlnerfs statement I h8ve no con¢ems and have come across no other matters in connectlon with the examination to which attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be réached. Plea delete the words in thè br8ckets rfthey do not apply. Slgned: Date: loir Nam•: Relevant professlonal qualificationlsl or body lif any): Address:
Chrlty siauon Hlll Baptht ctKrth ¢h0rty Nurth•r. 1208219 Receipts and payments accounts CC16a Forth? Fert¢)d from 1344 To 31 Jinu•ry 20 Section A Receipts and payments Unrnstrl¢tgd Re5tricied Endowrner Totsl fund5 L••tyg•r )th• Awr••t£ A1 Re¢dpts Ti4Ml•rlrorn 220 tot• ARJ i•0 20J2D 1••0 tabl•}. tot• 90,1•0 20,220 Sub total A4 Au•t and Inv•#im•nt urthu g tsblo Sub total N•t 0fr•Cwptlp•Ym•ntsj AS Tranthrn b6twwn fund AO Ca8h fund• last ye•r•NI C•sh lunds this ye•r•nd 20.22Q
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