Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From 6[th] April 2023 Period start date To 5[th] April 2024 Period end date
Charity name: Bible Text Publicity Mission
Charity registration number: 235773
Objectives and Activities
| SORP reference | ||
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| Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document |
Para 1.17 | The object of the mission is the advancement of the Gospel, in particular, but not exclusively, through the display of texts from the Bible in public spaces and to do all it can to further the understanding of the Bible itself. |
| Summary of the main activities in relation to those purposes for the public benefit, in particular, the activities, projects or services identified in the accounts. |
Para 1.17 and 1.19 |
The main activity of the Mission is the advancement of the Christian Gospel among the public. This is achieved by displaying Bible verses on posters in various locations within the UK. Additionally, Bible verses are regularly posted on social media sites. Posters provide details of our helpline, manned by one of our trustees, which can be reached via telephone or social media. Its main purpose is to explain the Christian faith, but the scope of help given is considerably wider. A secondary and valuable purpose is to encourage Christians as they go about their daily business. Posters feature positive and encouraging but also thought- provoking messages. |
| Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit |
Para 1.18 | The trustees have read the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on Public Benefit and make best endeavours to comply with the same. |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
SORP reference The Mission does not make grants. Para 1.38 Policy on grant making
Policy on social investment Para 1.38 including program related investment Para 1.38 Contribution made by volunteers Other
Achievements and Performance
| SORP reference | ||
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| 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 society as a whole. |
Para 1.20 | BTPM placed 169 posters containing Bible verses throughout the year. Numerically, this was considerably less than the previous year, as it was decided to display larger posters in more prominent locations. The spend on campaigns increased by 2.9% over the previous year. In response to the posters BTPM received hundreds of communications from members of the public via telephone, email and social media. Many contacts were from Christians sharing their pleasure at seeing the posters and thanking BTPM for encouraging them in their faith. Many other contacts were from people enquiring about Christianity and the meaning of the verse displayed. Others contacted BTPM for a debate concerning the value of faith today. Help has been given to people who are going through difficult experiences and these communications frequently continue long after the initial campaign has ended. BTPM is careful to respond respectfully to all contacts, regardless of their ethnicity, faith and lifestyle, but is ready to explain our understanding of the Christian Scripture whenever explanation is sought. The trustee concerned is well practised in speaking with vulnerable people. |
Additional information (optional)
You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
| Achievements against objectives set |
Para 1.41 |
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| Performance of fundraising activities against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | |
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| Investment performance against objectives |
Para 1.41 | |
| Other |
Financial Review
| Financial Review | ||
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| Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period |
Para 1.21 | The Mission ended the financial year with a balance of £28,171. This equated to a reduction in reserves of £5,501. This was a planned move - to use the finances provided by supporters to run campaigns. 93.5% of expenditure went directly to funding poster campaigns. As overheads are deliberately kept to a minimum, trustees consider our current financial status to be healthy. |
| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held |
Para 1.22 | BTPM operates not so much a reserve policy but seeks to manage the charity's finances with prudence. There are no employees nor are there any long-term contracts that tie up finance, so there is no need to reserve large sums of money. Advertising contracts are negotiated individually and are only agreed if the finance is already in place to cover the costs arising. |
| Amount of reservesheld | Para 1.22 | N/A -see above |
| Reasons for holding zero reserves |
Para 1.22 | See above |
| Details of fund materially in deficit |
Para 1.24 | None |
| Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern |
Para 1.23 | N/A |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
| The charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising) |
Para 1.47 | |
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| Investment policy and objectives including any social investment policy adopted |
Para 1.46 | |
| A description of the principal risks facing the charity |
Para 1.46 | |
| Other |
Structure, Governance and Management
| Description of charity’s trusts: |
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| Type of governing document (trust deed, royal charter) |
Para 1.25 | Declaration of Trust |
| How is the charity constituted? (e.g unincorporated association, CIO) |
Para 1.25 | Trust |
| 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 | Appointed by existing trustees. Must be of the Christian faith. |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
| Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees |
Para 1.51 | |
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| The charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works |
Para 1.51 | |
| Relationship with any related parties |
Para 1.51 | |
| Other |
Reference and Administrative details
| Charity name | Bible Text Publicity Mission |
|---|---|
| Other name the charity uses | |
| Registered charity number | 235773 |
| Charity’s principal address | 18 Norfolk Close, Maldon, CM9 6BA |
Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
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Trustee name | Office (if any) | Dates acted if not for whole **year ** |
Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint trustee (ifany) |
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| Martin Lawrence | Chairman | |||
| Stephen Dunn | Vice Chairman | |||
| Peter Brown | Treasurer | |||
| Rachel Mugford | Secretary | |||
| JeffreyPotter | ||||
| Dylis George | ||||
| Carl Lee | ||||
| Stephen Edwards | ||||
– Corporate trustees names of the directors at the date the report was approved
Director name
Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity
Trustee name Dates acted if not for whole year
Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others
Description of the assets N/A held in this capacity Name and objects of the N/A charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects Details of arrangements for N/A safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity’s own assets
Additional information (optional)
Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)
Type of Name Address adviser Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information)
Exemptions from disclosure
Reason for non-disclosure of key personnel details
Other optional information
Declarations
The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.
Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees
Signature(s) Martin Lawrence Full name(s) Martin Christopher Lawrence Position (eg Secretary, Chair Chair, etc) Date 05/12/2024
THE BIBLE TEXT PUBLICITY MISSION Financial Statements for the year ended 5 April 2024 BIBLE TEXT PUBLicifY MISSION
THE BIBLE TEXT PUBLICITY MISSION Contents of the Financial Statements for the year ended 5 April 2024 Contents Pages General Information Treasurer's Certification Independent Examiner's Report .Stateinent of Financial ALtivitie Balance Sheet Notes to the Financial St(Itements 8t0 11
THE BIBLE TEXT PUBLICITY MISSION Charity Inforn]ation for the year ended 5 April 2024 Registered: In England on 5th February 1923 Charity No: 235773 Chair: Vice-chair: Treasurer: Administrator: (CEO) Mr Martin Lawrence Mr Steve Dunn Mr Peter Brown Mr Martin Lawrence - Managing Trustee of Advertising Contracts Executive Council: Mr Martin Lawrence Mr Steve Dunn Mr Jeff Potter Mrs Rachel Mugford Mr Peter Brown Mrs Dylis George Mr Carl t£e Mr Stephen Edwards Finance Committee: Mr Martin Lawrence Mr Peter Brown Mr Jeff Potter Bankers Charities Aid Foundation, 25 Kings Hill Avenue, Kings Hill West Malling, KENT ME19 4JQ National Westminster Bank plc 27 High Road Chadwell Heath Romford Essex RM6 6QD Independent Examiner: Mr Tony Canvin Address: The Bible Text Publicity Mission 18 Norfolk Close Maldon, Essex, CM9 6BA
THE BIBLE TEXT PUBLICITY MISSION Financial Statements For the year ended 5 April 2024 Treasurer's Certification I certify that the books and records, vouchers and information produced to our Independent Examiner, from which the attached accounts have been prepared, contain a full and correct record of our business transactions to the best of my knowledge and belief. Mr Peter Brown Treasurer Approved....s.:l .0.6 .1tr 202lt
THE BIBLE TEXT PLBLICITY MISSIOI Jndependent Examiner's Report to the ExecutlTr'e Councll ,Members of the "Bible Text Publiclty. Imission" I report on MN, examination of the accoiints of the C'harits, tor the l'ear ended 5 April 2024, ,hiLh are set out on pagLS 6 to I l . Responsibilities and basis of report .4s the L haritN s F'xeculil'e ('()unLil Members yi)u are responsiblc for the prLparation ()f the accouiits In accordance M:Ith Ihe requirement.s ()t' Ihe Charities Act 2011 ('Ihe Act""). Irc ort in respect ot-mN' examinati()n of the Trust's accounts carricd out under .secli()n 145 of tlle Soil .4ci and in carTr'ing out m), examinaiion. I hai'e folloii'ed the applicable Directions gi,en bN' thL Chariti,. c.ommission under section 14i(i)(b) of the ALt. Independent examiner's statement I haN'e Lumpleted niy exaiiiination. I confinn thal n() materi<il matters have conie to Iiiv attention In coiinection w'"iih tlie examination H,hich gii:LS nie cause to b¢lieN'e Lhdl. in an! matenal respLCt: acL()unling reLord.s ;erL not kcpt in accordance wilh section l JO ol'ihe Act or the accounts do not acLord w.ith the aLcuuntingy records. I haN'L n() concerns and haN'e come across no other mallLrs in LC)nneLlion Ii'ith the exdmination to 11.hich attentinn sh(iuld be dra, in order to enable a proper undcr.8thnding of the aLLounts to be reaclied. Mr Tony Canvin Independent Examiner
THE BIBLE TEXT PUBLICITY MISSION STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2024 Restricted income funds Unrestricted funds Prior year funds Total funds Noto Incoming resources Income from: Donations and legacies 29,560 29,560 23,951 Investments 117 117 65 Totsl Resources expended Expenditure on: Raising funds 29,677 29,677 24,016 1,162 1,162 1,511 Charitable activities 34,016 34,016 33,066 Total 35,178 35,178 34,577 Net incomel(expenditure) 5,501 5,501 10,561 Transfers between funds Net movement in funds 5,501 5,501 10,561 Reconciliation of funds: Total funds brought forward 33,672 33,672 44,233 Total funds cam'ed fonyard 28,171 28,171 33,672
THE BIBLE TEXT PUBLICITY MISSION BALANCE SHEET AS AT 5 APRIL 2024 Re. stricted Incomo funds Unre- slricted funds Total this year Total last year Note Current assets Debtors 716 716 3.389 Cash al bank and in hand 27.455 27.455 30,283 Total current assets 33.672 Creditors: amount8 falling diie within one yoar Net current assets/(liabilits'es) 28,171 28,171 33,672 Total assets less current liabili. fies 28.171 28,171 33,672 Creditors: amounts falling due after one year Total net assets or liabilities 28,171 33.672 Funds of the Charity Unrestricted funds 33,672 Total funds 28,171 18.171 1 Skgned by one or two trustee8 on behall ol all Ihe Iriislees Print Nan)6 Dato of ap pioval ddliiimlyy.yy 0.5 1,4
THE BIBLE TEXT PUBLICITY MISSION YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2024 NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS Note 1 ACCOUNTING POLICIES 1.1 Basis of preparing the financial statements These accounts have been prepared under the historical cost convention with items recognised at cost or transaction value unless otherwise stated in the relevant notes to these accounts. The accounts have been prepared in accordance with the Statement of Recommended Practi. Accounting and Reporting by Charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) issued on 16 July 2014 and with the Charities Act 2011 . 1.2 Incoming resources All incoming resources are included in the Statement of Financial Activities (SOFA) when the charity is legally entitled to the income and the monetary amount can be measured with sufficient reliability. The following specific policies have been applied to particular categories of income: Voluntary income by way of grants, donations and gifts are only included in the SOFA when receivable. Gift Aid receivable is included in income when there is a valid declaration from the donor. Any Gift Aid amount recovered on a donation is considered to be part of that gift and is treated as an addition to the same fund as the initial donation unless the donor or the terms of the appeal have specified otherwise. Donated services and facilities are induded at the value to the charity where this can be quantified. The value of services provided by volunteers has not been included in these Accounts. Investment income is included when receivable. 1.3 Resources expended and liabilities Expenditure is accounted for on an accruals basis. Charitable expenditure comprises the costs incurred by the charity in the delivery of activities and services for its beneficiaries. It includes both the costs that can be allocated directly to such activities and those of an indirect nature necessary to support them. Liabilities are recognised where it is more likely than not that there is a legal or constructive obligation committing the charity to pay out resources and the amount of the obligation can be measured with reasonable rtainty.
THE BIBLE TEXT PUBLICITY MISSION YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2024 NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS 1.4 Fund Accounting Unrestricted funds can be used in accordance with the charitable objectives at the discretion of the Trustees. Restricted funds can only be used for particular restricted purposes within the objectives of the charity. NOTE 2 ANALYSIS OF INCOME Unrestrlcted funds Restricted Income funds Total funds Prlor year Anal sis Donations and gifts Donations and legacies: 27,573 27,573 22,353 Gift Aid 1,987 1,987 1,598 Total 29,560 29,560 23,951 Income from investments: Interest income 117 117 65 Total 117 117 65 All income in the prior year was unrestricted.
THE BIBLE TEXT PUBLICITY MISSION YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2024 NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS NOTE 3 ANALYSIS OF EXPENDITURE This year Restricted Income funds Last year Total Unrestricted funds Unrestrlcted funds Analysis nditure on ralsin funds: Incurred seeking donations Total funds 1,162 1,511 Total expenditure on raising funds 1,162 1,511 Restricted Income funds Total Unrestricted funds Unrestricted funds Analysis enditure on charltable activities: Posters Total funds 32,899 32,899 31,980 Printing, Stationery & Telephone 641 641 629 Other Costs 476 476 457 Total expenditure on charitable activities 34,016 33,066 TOTAL EXPENDrruRE All expenditure in the prior year was unrestricted. NOTE 4 TRUSTEE REMUNERATION AND BENEFITS There were no trustees, remuneration or other benefits and expenses for 2024 or 2023. 10
THE BIBLE TEXT PUBLICITY MISSION YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2024 NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS NOTE 5 DEBTORS This year Last year Accrued income - HMRC Gift Aid 716 716 3,389 NOTE 6 CASH AT BANK AND IN HAND This year Last year Short term cash investments (less than 3 months maturity date) Cash at bank and on hand Total 24,967 27,455 27,848 30,283 NOTE 7 MOVEMENT IN FUNDS This year Last year Unrestricted funds: As at 1 April Deficit in year As at 31 March 44,233 10,561 33,672 5,501 28,171 11