ERNEST BAIRD TRUST - THE TRUSTEES. REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS, REPORT) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022 The Iruslees present their annual report and financial statements for Ihe year elided 31 December 2022. The accounts have been propared in accordance with the accounting pollci8S S81 out in not8 1 to the accounls and comply with the charity's Memorandum and Articles of Association, Ihe Companies Acl 2006 2nd "Accounllng 2nd Reporting by Charitles.. Slatement of Recommended Pracllce applicable lo charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable In Ihe UK and Republlc of Ireland (FRS 1021" {as am8nded for accounting periods Gommencing from l January 20191. Oblectlves and actlvities The organisation's principal focus is the advancement of Christ's Kingdom through providing financial support and grants to individuals and Christian organisalions. Donations lo the charity are generally received from the Iruslees. Donations received are then allocated as the Irustees see fil to evangglical Chris118n groups and organisalions that promote the formation and gr0h of th& Chrlslian church. Advancemenl olReli ion The main aims and purposes of the Trust in relation to the advancemgnl of religion are lo: Promote the formalion and growih of evangelical Christian gioups-, Assist such groups in their efforts to bear witness lo Jesus Christ as Saviour Lord and God., To make gifts and grants to persons, Christian organlsations and other organisalions as deemed fil to support their ministerial work. The direct public benefits which flow from these purposes are.. The org8nisations that receive our financial assistance can reach out lo Individuals, encouraging Ihem through the Good News ol Jesus Christ. Through the work of Ih8S8 organisations, indlviduals of all cullural back9rounds will feel an improved sense of wellbeing and hope. The organisations and ministries we support encourage regular fellowship with other Chrislians and other churches which bring wilh them the beneflls of incluslon in society and communllles- The promotion of Christian values for the benefit of individuals lo adopt a moral framework where they are good cltizens. AdvanGem8nl of Educalion A secondary aim and purpose of the Trusl Is lo make glfls and grants to persons, Christian organisations and other organisallorTrs lo educate about Evangelical Christian beliefs and praclices, proclaiming the Gospel of Jesus Christ. The direct benelils which flow from IhSs purpose are spiritual. moral and intellectual development, Ihrough leaching of th8 Bible, both for members of the Churches and Christian organisalions we support and any memb8r of the public who allends their services and events, The indirect public benefits which flow from these purposes include the moral improvement in society as a whole which religion is uonsid8red to 8ncourage. All of the above benefits will b8 evidenced Ihrough informal feedback from those who we provide financial assistance lo. The charity's beneficiaries are the general public throughout Ihe UK. The Iruslees have paid due regard lo guidance issued by the Charity Commission in deciding what activities the chariiy should undertake.
ERNEST BAIRD TRUST - THE TRUSTEES, REPORT (CONTINUED){INCLUDING DIRECTORS. REPORT) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022 Achl8vgm8nls and performance Flnanclal revlew The company returned n81 Incomlng resosjrces for Ihe year of £5,455 {2021 nel outgoing resourcas of £360). AI 31st December 2022 Ihe total funds ol the charlly amounted lo £5,58112021 £1261, comprised solely ofgeneral unreslrlc18d funds. The liuslees endeavour lo malnlaln sulllclenl fLtnds lo 8nsur8 Ihal, In the event of a slgnlllcanl drop In fundlng, Ih8y will bg able lo Ctsnllnue th8 charliy's currenl aclivllles whll8 consld8r811on Is glven lo ways In whlch addiilonal lunds may be ials8d. Assessment of Rlsk The Irusl8es have assessad th8 malor rlsks lo whlch the chaTlly is exposed. and are sallsfied Ihal systems are In place lo mlllgale exposure lo the major risks. Plans for tho futuro The Trust continues lo seek oul opporiunlli8s lo support Indlvlduals and groups whlch comply wllh1118 alms and obl8allves of the Trust.11 plons to rem8ln active and doesn'l pl8n lo am8nd Ils alm or oblacilvas. structure, governanc8 and management The charlly Is a company IlmSled by guarantee and Is governed by Ils Memorandum and Artlcles ofA8soelallon. The Irust8es, who are also Ihe dlreclors for th8 purpose of company law, and who served dltilng Ihe year were.. Ausiln Balrd Catherine Campboll Dlano Ca8emenl Deirdra Balrd None of the Iruslees has any beneficlal Snlaresl In the company. All of Ihe Iruslee8 are mombers of the company and guarantee lo conliibul8 £1 In lh8 evenl of a wlndlng up. The IruslBes' report was 8 roved by lh8 Board ol Trusloes. Auslln Balrd Tru&le8 Da19d,' 14 Seplember 2023