Northwest Baptist Church CHARITY NUMBER NIC101124
Financial Statements
for the period 1 January 2020 to 31 December 2020
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Northwest Baptist Church
Trustees Report and Financial Statements
for the period 1 January 2020 to 31 December 2020
| Contents | Page |
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| Receipts and payments account | 1 |
| Statement of assets and liabilities | 2 |
| Notes to the accounts | 3 |
Prepared by Community Accountancy Services
Northwest Baptist Church Report of the trustees for the year ended 31st December 2020 Charity Registration Date: 19/06/2015
The trustees present their report with the financial statements of the group for the year ended 31st December 2020 together with a Balance Sheet reflecting a balance of funds together with funds due and funds owed at the year end. These accounts have been prepared using the "receipts and payments" basis.
| Reference and Administrative Information | |
|---|---|
| Association Name: | Northwest Baptist Church |
| Principle Address | 15a The Diamond |
| Derry | |
| Co Londonderry | |
| BT48 6HW | |
| Trustees | |
| Travis Snode | Chairperson |
| James Wilson | Treasurer |
| Terri Snode | Trustee |
| Charity Objects: | The objects of the Charity are to - Trains Leaders, Preachers, Teachers, Ministers, and Volunteers |
| who have skills in teaching, building, or other practical skills, so that they may work on projects | |
| promoted by the Church in the area of benefit; Promotes Christianity and educate people about | |
| the Christian faith in regard to the area of benefit, by preaching the word of God Relieves persons | |
| in need as a result of poverty, famine, war or other disaster, natural or otherwise in any part of the | |
| world. | |
| Independent Examiners: | Commmunity Accountancy Services |
| 47 John Street | |
| Cityside, Derry, Co Londonderry | |
| BT48 6JY | |
| Bankers: | Ulster Bank |
| Londonderry Waterside Branch | |
| PO Box 3 | |
| 29 Clooney Terrace | |
| Londonderry | |
| BT47 6AS |
Northwest Baptist Church Receipts and payments account for the period 1 January 2020 to 31 December 2020
| Receipts Donations Missions Giving Building Fund Total receipts Payments Wages Heat and Light Rent Accounts Preparation & Independent Examination General Equipment Insurance Mission Expenses Repairs Office Expenses Special Projects Temporary Support Sundry Total payments Net receipts / (payments) Transfers between funds Cash fund balances brought forward Cash fund balances carried forward |
2020 Unrestricted funds £ 2,713 607 797 4,117 620 95 1,260 - 52 - - - 63 1,519 - 196 3,805 312 - 211 523 |
2020 Restricted funds £ 1,602 - 11,048 12,650 - - - - - - - - - 12,650 - - 12,650 - - 83,489 83,489 |
2020 Total funds £ 4,315 607 11,845 16,767 620 95 1,260 - 52 - - - 63 14,169 - 196 16,455 312 - 83,700 84,012 |
2019 Total funds £ 9,465 30 23,921 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33,416 | ||||
| 121 533 3,000 302 12 406 68 - 25 8,343 - 5,935 |
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| 18,745 | ||||
| 14,671 - 69,029 |
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| 83,700 |
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Northwest Baptist Church Balance sheet as at 31st December 2019
| Fixed Assets Tangible Assets Total fixed assets Current Assets Cash at bank - Main Account Cash at bank - Mission Account Total current assets Current Liabilities Creditors falling due within one year Net current assets / (liabilities) Total assets less current liabilities Net assets Unrestricted Funds Total Funds |
2020 Unrestricted £ - - 715 (192) 523 - 523 523 523 523 523 |
2020 Restricted £ 83,489 83,489 - - - - - 83,489 83,489 83,489 83,489 |
2020 Total £ 83,489 83,489 715 (192) 523 - 523 84,012 84,012 84,012 84,012 |
2019 Total £ 83,489 |
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| 83,489 | ||||
| 181 30 |
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| 211 | ||||
| - | ||||
| 211 | ||||
| 83,700 | ||||
| 83,700 | ||||
| 83,700 | ||||
| 83,700 |
The financial statements have been approved by the Trustees and signed on its behalf by:
Mr James Wilson
Signature………………………………………………. James Wilson (Treasurer)
Date: 31st October 2021
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Northwest Baptist Church Notes to the accounts
for the period 1 January 2020 to 31 December 2020
1 Accounting Policies
a Basis of accounting
The Management Committee have opted to prepare these accounts on a Receipts and payments basis
b Tangible Fixed Assets
Tangible fixed assets are capitalised if they can be used for more than one year and cost at least £500
c Pensions
Contributions are charged when they become due in accordance with the scheme rules.
d Fund accounting
Funds held by the organisation are either:
Unrestricted general funds
These are funds which can be used in accordance with the organisation's objects at the discretion of the management committee.
Restricted funds
These are funds that can only be used for particular restricted purposes within the objects of the organisation. Restrictions arise when specified by the donor or when funds are raised for particular restricted purposes.
Designated funds
These are funds set aside by the management committee out of unrestricted general funds equal to 3 months staffing and overhead fees in the event the group has to wind down.
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Independent examiner's report on the accounts of North West Baptist Church
for the period 1 JANUARY 2020 to 31 DECEMBER 2020
I report on the accounts of the charity for the year ended 31st December 2020, which are set out on pages 2 - 4
RESPECTIVE RESPONSIBILITIES OF TRUSTEES AND EXAMINER
As the charity trustees you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act (NI) 2008.
It is Community Accountancy Services responsibility to:
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examine the accounts under section 65 of the Charities Act
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follow the procedures laid down in the general Directions given by the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland under section 65(9)(b) of the Charities Act
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to state whether particular matters have come to my attention.
Basis of Indepenent Examiner's Report
I have examined your charity accounts as required under section 65 of the Charities Act and my examination was carried out in accordance with the general Directions given by the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland under section 65(9)(b) of the Charities Act. The examination included a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also included consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts, and seeking explanations from you as charity trustees concerning any such matters.
My role is to state whether any material matters have come to my attention giving me cause to believe:
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1 That accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 63 of the Charities Act.
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2 That the accounts do not accord with those accounting records.
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3 That the accounts do not comply with the accounting requirements of the Charities Act.
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4 That there is further information needed for a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
Independent Examiner's Statement
I have completed my examination and have no concerns in respect of the matters (1) to (4) listed above and, in connection with following the Directions of the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland, I have found no matters that require drawing to your attention.
Signed: on behalf of Community Accountancy Services
Date: 31st October 2021
Community Accountancy Services 47 John Street Cityside Derry Co Londonderry BT48 6JY
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