Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From 1 July 2021 Period start date To 30 June 2022 Period end date
Charity name: West Lane Baptist Church
Charity registration number:505183
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 purpose of the church is to providean area for regular worship, and an active Sunday School. |
| 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 |
Additional activities the Church supports are regular Drop- ins, Film Cafes. The church is open to the church family and the local community for a variety of regular events: Food Bank, Operatic Society, Bronte Society meetings and events, Parish Council meetings, Exercise classes, Film Club and social events |
| Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit |
Para 1.18 | yes |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
SORP reference n/a Para 1.38 Policy on grant making n/a Para 1.38 Policy on social investment including program related investment n/a Para 1.38 Contribution made by volunteers Other
Achievements and Performance
| SORP reference | ||
|---|---|---|
| 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 | The period 21-22 has been a period of rebuilding as the premises re-opened after Covid. The main purpose of the building is as a place of worship but a key benefit outside of the use of its premises by the local community is the expansion of its Drop- In lunches to fortnightly to support the local community in a pay as you want luncheon. Additionally,it hosts a Community cinema and Food Bank for Haworth and the surrounding villages. |
| Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements |
where relevant about: |
|---|---|---|
| Achievements against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | n/a |
| Performance of fundraising activities against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | n/a |
| Investment performance against objectives |
Para 1.41 | n/a |
| Other |
Financial Review
| Financial Review | ||
|---|---|---|
| Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period |
Para 1.21 | Annual accounts attached, improving position following Covid. |
| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held |
Para 1.22 | A reserve of £25,000 was agreed to be held for the purposes of supporting the church if an extreme cost challenge arose. |
| Amount of reserves held | Para 1.22 | £25,000 |
| Reasons for holding zero reserves |
Para 1.22 | |
| 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 | None currently |
| 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 | Income from the church giving and gift aid and from the rental of the church premises |
| Investment policy and objectives including any social investment policy adopted |
Para 1.46 | n/a |
| A description of the principal risks facing the charity |
Para 1.46 | n/a |
| 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 | WLBC Constitution |
| How is the charity constituted? (e.g unincorporated association, CIO) |
Para 1.25 | Through operation outline in WLBC Constitution which operates the formal processes for managing the church, its members and the building. |
| 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 | Two types of Trustees – Building trustees - appointed through Special Church Meeting in conjunction with Yorkshire Baptist Association And Local Managing Charity Trustees appointed due to their Deaconate role, through formal appointment at Church Members Meeting |
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 | n/a |
|---|---|---|
| The charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works |
Para 1.51 | Part of the Yorkshire Baptist Association and Baptist Union of Great Britain |
| Relationship with any related parties |
Para 1.51 | n/a |
| Other |
Reference and Administrative details
| Charity name | West Lane Baptist Church |
|---|---|
| Other name the charity uses | |
| Registered charity number | 505183 |
| Charity’s principal address | West Lane Haworth Keighley BD22 8EN |
Haworth West Lane Baptist Church: Trustee Annual Return for 01/07/2021 - 30/06/2022
In this period the church began to operate more normally s our building started to be reused more frequently by the local community
We continued to be ‘a strong, committed, loving church family fellowship’ but with less virtual services and more face to face activities and worship.
We were able to hold our usual fund raising activities over the Haworth 1940’s weekend along with restarting the Christian Aid pop up charity shop
‘Coffee and Theology’ on Wednesday has provided another space to reflect on the religious life and all are welcome to participate whatever their beliefs.
We hold regular church members’ meetings and deacons’ meetings which are well attended. There were also many annual church events such as Harvest festival, Lent Group, Street Nativity and Carol Services and Churches Together Church Camps.
The cinema style seats that we installed has continued to provide a more comfortable space for worship and community events such as Haworth Cinema.
An area of concern for the church through Covid was the loss of income through the loss of rental as the church, as can be seen from the accounts our reserves are now returning to normal. As we look ahead the new year will bring new challenges as we face a time without a Minister (Our Minister will be leaving West Lane on 8 Jan 2023)
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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| Yorkshire Baptist Association |
Building Trustee | |||
| John Milne | BuildingTrustee | |||
| Kathleen Milne | BuildingTrustee | |||
| David Smith | BuildingTrustee | |||
| Jean Holdsworth | BuildingTrustee | |||
| Hazel Burbage- Atter |
Church Secretary | |||
| Rosie Broomhead | Local Managing Trustee |
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| Pat Packer | Local Managing Trustee |
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| Sharn Fuisdale | Local Managing Trustee |
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| Helen Starford | Church Treasurer | |||
– 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) Full name(s) Position (eg Secretary, Chair, etc) Date |
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|---|---|---|
| Hazel Burbage-Atter | John Milne | |
Church Secretary |
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Haworth West Lane Baptist Church
Receipts and Payment Accounts for the year ended 30th June 2022
Summary 2021-22 2020-21 Total receipts 70,644 65,426 Total payments 69,999 77,866 Surplus /deficit for year +645 - 12440
Haworth West Lane Baptist Church
Receipts and Payment Accounts for the year ending 30th June 2022
2021-21 Receipts 2021-22 Collections and Gift Aid 5,022 Weekly collection 5,966 18,891 Gift Aid 16,574 Donations and Room Hire 21,647 Use of Premises 2,596 2,274 Miscellaneous. 4,928 11,642 Donations and special events. 15,100 2,249 Food Bank. 13,398 Property income 5,700 Rent 3 Bronte Street. 5,700 Collection for other charities 3,219 Various. 1,164 70,644 Total receipts for year 65,426
Haworth West Lane Baptist Church
Receipts and Payment Accounts for the year ending 30th June 2022 2021-22 Payments. 2020-21 Maintenance of Ministry 40,019 Ministers Stiped and allowances. 49,800 Church Premises 2,235 Maintenance. 4,193 5,369 Utilities 4,461 2,574 Insurance 1,956 Administration 75 Printing and stationary 54 1,081 Cleaning 855 3,287 Catering 0 844 Sundry expenses 2,304 Donations to others 5,610 Various 2,179 5,868 Food bank. 12,064 Other expenses 3,015 69,999 Total payments for year 77,866
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24[th] November 2022
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN
West Lane Baptist Church
I have audited the records of the above organisation for the period ended 30[th] June 2022.
I can confirm that I find the accounting statements to be a true and fair record.
Christine Husbands