ERNEST BAIRD TRUST- THE TRUSTEES. REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS, REPORT) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023 The trustees present their annual report and financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2023. The accounls havg been prepared In accordance with the accounting policies sel out in note I lo the accounts and comply with the charity's Memorandum and Articles of Assoclation, the Companles Act 2006 and "Accounling and Reporting by Charities.. Stalemenl of Recommended Practice applicable to charilles preparing their accounts in accord3nce with Ihe Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 1021" (as amended for accounting periods commencing IroTn 1 January 2019). Objectives and activities The organisalion's principal focus is the advancement of Christ's Kingdom through provlding finanGlal support and grants to individuals and Chrfstian organisalions. Donations lo the charity are generally recelved from Ihe trustees. Oon8tions received are then allocated as the trustees see fit to evangellcal Christian groups and organisations that promote the formation and growth of the Chrlslian church, Advancem8nl of Rali ion The main aims and purposes of the Trust in relation lo the advancement of religion are to.. Promote the formalion and growlh of evangellcal Chrlstian groups., Assist such groups in Ihelr efforts lo bear wltness lo Jesus Christ as Savlour Lord and God.. To make glfts and grants to persons, Christian organlsations and other organisalions as deemed fil lo support their ministerial work. The direct publiG benefits which flow from these purposes are.. Th8 organisations that receSve our financial assistanoe Gan reach out lo indlvlduals, encouraging them through the Good News ol Jesus Christ. Through the work of these organisalions, individuals of all cullural backgrounds will feel an improved sense of wellbeing and hope., The organisalions and mlnislries we 5UPPOrt encourage regular fellowship with other Christians and other churches which brlng wlth Ihern the benefits of Incluslon In society and Gommunilies., The promolior) of Christian values for the benefit of individuals to adopt a moral framework where they are 9ood clllzens. Advancement of Educ lion A secondary aim and purpose of the Trust 15 to make glfts and grants to pèrsons, Christian organisalions and other organisalions to educate about Evangelical Christian belief5 2nd praolioes. proclalming the Gospel of Jesus Christ. The direct benefits which fTow from this purpose are spiritual, mor21 and intellectual development, Ihrough leaching of the Bible, both for members of Ihe Churches and Christian organisalions we support and any member of Ihe public who allends their 5erviGes and evenls. The indlrecl public benefit5 whiGh flow from these purposes include the moral improvement in society as a whole which religion is considared to encourage. All of the above benefits will be evidenced through informal feedback from those who we provid6 financial assistance lo. The ¢harilrfs beneliclaries are the general public throughout Ihe UK. The trustees have paid due regard lo guidance issued by the Charity Commission in deciding what activities the charily should undertake.
ERNEST BAIRD TRUST - THE TRUSTEES. REPORT (CONTINUED)(INCLUDING DIRECTORS, REPORT) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023 Achievements and performance Financial review The company relurned nel incoming resources for the year of £4,226 {2022 nel incoming resources of £5,455). Al 31st December 2023 the lotal funds of the charily amounted to £9,807 (2022 - £5,581), comprised solely of general unrestricted funds. The trustees endeavour to maintain suflicienl funds lo ensure that, in the event of a slgniliGani drop In fundlng. Ih8y will be able lo continue the charily's current activities while consideration is glven to ways In whlGh additional funds may be ralsed. Assessment of Rlsk The trustees have assessed the major risks lo which the charlly Is exposed, and are salisfied that systems are in place lo miligale exposure to the major risks. Plans for the future The Trust continues lo seek out opportunllies lo support individuals and groups which comply with the aims and objectives of the Trust. It plans to remain active and doesn't plan lo amend Ils alm or objactive5. structure> governance and management The charity Is a company limited by guarantee and Is governed by its Memor8ndum and Arkicles of Association. The trustees, who are also the directors for the purpose of company law, and who served during th8 year wer8.. Auslln Baird Catherine Campbell Diane Casement Delrdre Baird None of Ihe trustees has any beneficial interesl in the company. All of Ihe Iruslees are members of the company and gu2ranlee lo contribute £1 in the event of a winding up. The uslees, rep was approved by the Board of Trustees. nBa Trust Dated- 10 June 2024