Strandtown Baptist Church Trustees. Annual Report Year ended 31 December 2023 The trustees present their report and the unaudited financial statements of the charity for the year ended 31 Dember 2023. Reference and administrative delalls Reglstered charlty name Strandtown Baptist Church Charity registration number 107388 Prlnclpal offlce 1 Clonallon Ct Belfast BT4 2AB The trustees C Mcclenaghan D Middleton J Fitch J Harvey J Murray L Campbell M Shaw N Boorner P Gamble W Priestley (Resigned 22 March 2023) (Appointed 20 March 2024) (Appointed 22 March 2023) (Resigned 20 March 2024) (Appointed 20 March 2024) Independenl examiner Finegan Gibson Ltd Causeway Tower 9 James Street South Belfast BT2 8DN Struclure> governance and management The Church Constitution is the governing docurnenl which gives Trustees responsibility for overall govemance and management of the Church. The Trustees are made up of the Church Elders (nominated and elected by the church membership to serve a five year term and can be re-elected for a second and subsequent terms). the Church Secretary and the Church Treasurer (both nominated and elected by the Church membership to serve a three year term before potentially being re•elected). The Trustees meet on a quarterly basis while the Elders (being a sub committee of the Trustee Group) meet monthly.
Strandtown Baptist Church Trustees, Annual Report (continued) Year ended 31 December 2023 Objectives and activities Strandtown Baptist Church is a IoGal church family seeking to follow Jesus together. 2 Corinthians 3..18 is our theme verse focusing on "being transformed into the image of Chrisf. We need to focus on the type of people that God wants us to be, rather than the programs. activities and events that we run. If we want to become more like the Lord Jesus then we need to do what he did. If we want to experience intimaGy with our Heavenly Father, enjoy a deep sense of peace and purpose, reach the lost and make an impact for the Kingdom of God, we need to form our lives around Jesus's practices. We believe that wè are all called to deny ourselves, take up our cross and follow Jesus by 'going DEEP,. As we move forward, this is what we will be committing to in the life of our church= D: Devoted to God's Word E.. Engaged in the Body of Christ E.. Examples of Christ in the World P.. Prioritising Prayer For more details please visit www.sbchurch.co.uk Achievements and performance To achieve our objectives the Church holds Sunday services and other meetings, activities and evenls both for members and non members who wish to attend. The services, meeting and other gatherings providè a range of opportunilies to gather in worship. pray and receive teaching on God's Word. The Ghurch also provides a range of setvices to the local community, such as children's and youth activities. and works with other charilies to provide resources to those in need in East Belfast. Those connected to the church are regularly encouraged to worship UP to God, provide support IN to those in our church family and serve OUT in to our communities, workplaces and beyond. The Church continues to offer online streaming of services giving accessibility to members and others who are unable to join us in person. The Trustees rejoice in the number of new people who have comrnenced attending the church in th8 last year. At Ihe end of the year church membership stood at 224. Financial review The net deficit for the year amounted to £28,713 of which £28,280 is attributable to unrestricted reserves which now stand at £153,190. Restricted reserve5 are £9,187. The trustees, annual report was approved on 1 October 2024 and signed on behalf of the board of tnjstees by.. J Harvey Trustee L Campbell Trustee