SALEM CONGREGATIONAL CHAPEL MARTIN TOP RIMINGTON LANCS.
TRUSTEES REPORT FOR YEAR ENDING 30 JUNE 2023 .
TRUSTEES are elected by the Church Members to oversee and manage the property and assets which they hold in trust for the Members. This body was established in 1817,and is subject to the founding fathers’ Trust Deed.
THE CHURCH is affiliated to The Congregational Federation.
THE PASTOR is Mr.Alan Marsden,who was elected by the Church Members.
THE LEADERSHIP consists of the PASTOR, ELDERS and DEACONS. All are elected by the Church Members.
ELDERS are responsible for SPIRITUAL MATTERS such as evangelism, discipleship, teaching, preaching, and pastoral care, and respond to the wishes of the Members’ Meeting. They meet every two months. They are Alan Marsden, Stephen Jackson, and Roger Carswell.
DEACONS-are responsible for PRACTICAL MATTERS, such as the weekly operation of the building, management of volunteers, and some pastoral care. They meet every three months, and also respond to the wishes of the Members’ Meeting.They are Herbert Moorhouse, David Hollings, and William Ashton.
POLICIES. All of which are written and updated regularly.They comprise-FINANCE, HEALTH AND SAFETY AND RISK ASSESSMENTS, SAFEGUARDING, SAFER RECRUITMENT, SAFE USE OF IMAGES and DATA PROTECTION AND CONFIDENTIALITY.
OBJECTIVES. To promote the Christian Faith, and encourage people into a closer relationship with the Lord Jesus Christ.
ACTIVITIES. Weekly Sunday Services at 10.45am and 6.00pm
Midweek Service and Prayer on Wednesdays
Bible Studies on Thursdays
Fortnightly Craft group on Monday afternoons.
Other occasional meetings
We also support local & worldwide mission activities.
Audio recordings of services are available on the website http:/ / www.martintop.org
Roy J.Porter Chair of Trustees
Salem Congregational Chapel, Martin Top
Annual Accounts for the year ending 30 June 2023
| Weekly Offerings Donations Manse Rent Funerals Stewardship Credits/Gifts Electricity Rebate From Skipton BS At Bank 30.06.22 Cash at 30.06.22 |
Income £35,038.32 Minister £5,951.81 Other Ministers £6,000.00 Outreach Workers £1,450.00 Musicians £3,036.00 Graveyard / Cleaning £1,000.00 Building Maintenance Insurance Affiliation Fees Light/Heat/Water Publications Printing and Stationery Faith Mission Association of Evangelists Yorkshire Camps People International Ltd Protestant Truth Society Open Doors Creation Ministries R.A.B.I. UFM Worldwide Hospitality Other Payments £52,476.13 £ To Skipton BS £44,141.03 At Bank 05.06.23 £ Cash at 30.06.23 £96,617.16 |
Expenses £12,280.00 £1,735.00 £11,156.00 £1,345.00 £1,155.80 £13,577.73 £1,305.57 £457.50 £3,618.08 £1,133.02 £1,848.80 £500.00 £666.13 £666.13 £666.13 £666.13 £666.13 £666.13 £344.00 £100.00 £3,036.34 £1,187.96 |
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| £58,777.58 £5,055.00 £32,784.58 £ |
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| £96,617.16 |
Skipton Building Society
Charity Account
Opening Balance 30.06.22 £28,393.24 Withdrawals £ Deposits £5,055.00 Tax £ Interest 31.10.22 £158.31 Closing Balance 30.06.23 £33,606.55 __ _ £33606.55 £33,606.55