**CHARITY REGISTRATION No NIC108287**
**GLENGORMLEY BAPTIST CHURCH ACCOUNTS**
**FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022**
## **GLENGORMLEY BAPTIST CHURCH**
## **ACCOUNTS**
## **CONTENTS**
## **Year Ended 31 December 2022**
||**Page**|
|---|---|
|General Information|1|
|Trustees’ Report|2 – 5|
|Independent Examiner’s Report|6|
|Receipts and Payments Account|7|
|Statement of Assets and Liabilities|8|
|Notes to the Accounts|9|
## **GLENGORMLEY BAPTIST CHURCH**
## **GENERAL INFORMATION**
## **Year Ended 31 December 2022**
## **Charity Name**
Glengormley Baptist Church
## **Charity Registration Number**
NIC108287
## **Contact Address**
13-15 Carnmoney Road Newtownabbey BT36 6HL
## **Trustees**
Mr K Bell Mr D McCartney Mr C Neill Mr D Rainey Mr S Ravey Pastor J Rea
## **Independent Examiner**
GMcG BELFAST Chartered Accountants Alfred House 19 Alfred Street Belfast BT2 8EQ
## **Bankers**
Danske Bank Donegall Square West Belfast BT1 6JS
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## **GLENGORMLEY BAPTIST CHURCH**
## **TRUSTEES’ REPORT**
## **Year Ended 31 December 2022**
**Trustees’ Annual Report for the Year Ended 31 December 2022**
The Trustees present the Annual Report and Statement of Receipts and Payments and Assets and Liabilities for Glengormley Baptist Church for the year ended 31 December 2022.
## **The Charity Name**
The legal name of the charity is Glengormley Baptist Church.
## **The Charity's area of operation and UK Charitable registration**
The charity is registered in Northern Ireland with the Charity Commission in Northern Ireland (CCNI) with charity number NIC108287.
## **Structure, Governance and Management**
## **Governing Document and Constitution of the Charity**
The charity is constituted as an unincorporated charity, established by a written constitution approved by the members, and endorsed by the Charity Commission in Northern Ireland (CCNI). There are no restrictions in the governing documents on the operation of the Charity or on its investment powers other than those imposed by Charity Law.
## **The methods used to recruit and appoint new Charity Trustees**
In accordance with the Church constitution, the membership actively promotes and elects a Board of Trustees from its membership which includes a range of skills, experience, and knowledge in keeping with the pursuance of its Objects.
## **Trustees**
The Pastor and Trustees in office on the date the report was approved were as below:
Pastor J Rea Mr K Bell Mr C Jackson Mr D McCartney Mr C Neil Mr D Rainey Mr S Ravey
## **Payments to Trustees**
No Trustees received payment for undertaking trustee duties. Payments to the Pastor relate to expenses incurred in the performance of the duties of Pastor. Where Trustees purchase items on behalf of the charity, these costs may be reimbursed.
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## **GLENGORMLEY BAPTIST CHURCH**
**TRUSTEES’ REPORT (Cont’d)**
## **Year Ended 31 December 2022**
## **Objectives and Activities**
## **The purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document**
- The Church acknowledges the headship of Jesus Christ over his Church and exists to glorify the triune God by maintaining and promoting his worship both individually and corporately.
- Its members devote themselves to the teachings of the Scripture, to fellowship, breaking of bread, prayer, and evangelism.
- They commit, with the help of God, to witness to the saving and sustaining power of the Lord Jesus Christ and to work for the extension of His Kingdom.
- The principal charitable object of the church is the advancement of the Christian faith according to the teachings of the Scripture, the Doctrinal Statement and Baptist principles.
## **The main activities undertaken in relation to those purposes during the year**
- Holding regular services for public worship, prayer, Bible study, preaching and teaching for all age groups, and providing pastoral care to the members and attendees of the church through visitation and prayer.
- Organising meetings and events that promote our charitable purpose.
- Participating in the life of the local community.
- Supporting other Christian organisations and charities through volunteering, financial gifts, and prayer.
- Facilitating mandatory and non-mandatory training for leaders and volunteers for the various organisations e.g. safeguarding, food hygiene and first aid.
## **The main activities undertaken during the year to further the charity's purpose for the public benefit**
All activities are underpinned by our safeguarding policy and include:
- Adults - We aim to offer opportunities for discipleship to equip people to grow into devoted followers of Jesus:
- Various Groups and activities for men & women - Throughout the year we offer a variety of meetings which enable individuals to explore church life, the meaning of faith and to encounter the God of the bible. These have included small group session for marriage guidance, women’s meetings, men’s breakfasts, Café church and other social events such as coffee mornings and church BBQ’s.
- Youth - We seek to provide various activities to help young people encounter the big God of the Bible while providing opportunities to engage with them in dealing with issues they are confronting and drawing from our own life experience.
- We support youth development in offering the opportunity to volunteer as supervised helpers in children’s work and in practical service within wider church life as a means of leadership training.
- The church actively encourages and provides practical and prayerful support for young people participating as team members and leaders in weekends and summer camps organised by organisations aligned with the charitable purposes of Glengormley Baptist for promotion of the gospel and the benefit of children and young people attending the camps.
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## **GLENGORMLEY BAPTIST CHURCH**
## **TRUSTEES’ REPORT (Cont’d)**
## **Year Ended 31 December 2022**
- Children - There are a range of activities for children aged 0 - 11 years including our crèche, children’s meeting and youth clubs.
- Community - We are engaged in a variety of activities to help live out God’s love in our community: **-** Café Church – provides an opportunity for members of the community to explore topical issues regarding faith, wellbeing and dealing with the normal pressures of life in an informal and engaging environment.
- Church BBQ’s are open to the wider community in which the church serves, with particular focus on engaging parents and families of children that attend youth and kids activities within the church in understanding the part that Glengormley Baptist church seeks to play in the nurturing of their families.
- Keenagers – provides an opportunity for senior members of the church and our community to meet for fellowship, teaching and light refreshments.
- Facilitating marriages and funerals.
## **The main achievements and performance of the charity during the year**
The Church continued to hold regular services for public worship, organised events that promoted fellowship amongst the members and attendees of the church and provided outreach opportunities with the wider community (as detailed above).
## **The difference the charity's performance during the year has made to the beneficiaries of the charity and to wider society**
The Church continued to provide benefit to its members, attendees and the public by making known the Christian gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ through the advancement of the Christian faith. This in turn has provided opportunity to promote Christian moral, social, family and spiritual values which encourages community and personal wellbeing with the faith, hope and love to be found in the gospel of God.
## **Financial review**
The church is funded by voluntary gifts and donations, we make use of both the Gift Aid and Gift Aid Small Donations Scheme. The church does not seek funds from other sources.
The results for the period are set out in detail on pages 8 to 10. The charity returned net receipts of £11,330 (2021 – net payments of £983) in the year.
At 31 December 2022, the charity had cash funds of £74,066 (2021 - £62,736) including designated funds of £1,226 (2021 - £1,889).
The Church uses Restricted and Unrestricted Funds in its accounting policies. Restricted Funds are used for money donated to the Church for specific purposes such as Missions, Youth Ministries etc. Unrestricted Funds from general offerings are used for all other purposes. Any shortfalls in the Restricted Funds are made up by transfers from the Unrestricted Fund.
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## **GLENGORMLEY BAPTIST CHURCH**
**TRUSTEES’ REPORT (Cont’d)**
## **Year Ended 31 December 2022**
## **Reserves Policy**
A policy on reserves has been reviewed and agreed by the Trustees. The income of the church is stable, and the risk of a sudden significant reduction of income is regarded as unlikely. In the event of an unexpected financial need the Trustees are confident that members would respond accordingly. The Trustees are satisfied that a figure equating to approximately four months' expenditure is an appropriate level of reserve balances at the present time. Cash balance at year end exceeded the level of reserves required. These reserves will be kept in the unrestricted funds going forward, but if the need arises can be transferred to restricted funds to cover any shortfalls or unforeseen needs.
The principal operating address, telephone number, email and web addresses of the charity are:
13-15 Carnmoney Road Glengormley County Antrim, BT36 6HL
Telephone: 07407390372 Email Address: glengormleybaptist@gmail.com Web address: www.glengormleybaptist.com
Signed on behalf of the Trustees:
**MR C NEILL** Trustee
This report was approved by the board of trustees on 15 October 2023.
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## **GLENGORMLEY BAPTIST CHURCH**
## **INDEPENDENT EXAMINER’S REPORT**
## **Year Ended 31 December 2022**
## **Independent Examiner’s Report to the Charity Trustees of Glengormley Baptist Church**
We report on the accounts of Glengormley Baptist Church for the year ended 31 December 2022 which are set out on pages 8-10.
## **Respective Responsibilities of Charity Trustees and Examiner**
As the charity’s Trustees you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the Charities Act (Northern Ireland) 2008.
It is our responsibility to:
- examine the accounts under Section 65 of the Charities Act (Northern Ireland) 2008;
- follow the procedures laid down in the general Directions given by the Commission under Section 65(9)(b) of the Charities Act (Northern Ireland) 2008; and
- state whether particular matters have come to our attention.
## **Basis of Independent Examiner’s Report**
We have examined your charity accounts as required under Section 65 of the Charities Act and our 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.
Our 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.
Our role is to state whether any material matters have come to our attention giving us cause to believe:
1. That accounting records were not kept in accordance with Section 63 of the Charities Act.
2. That the accounts do not accord with those accounting records.
3. That the accounts do not comply with the accounting requirements of the Charities Act.
4. That there is further information needed for a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
## **Independent Examiner’s Statement**
We have completed our 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, we have found no matters that require drawing to your attention.
Mr Nigel Moore FCA GMcG BELFAST Chartered Accountants Alfred House, 19 Alfred Street Belfast BT2 8EQ Date: 18 October 2023
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## **GLENGORMLEY BAPTIST CHURCH**
## **RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS ACCOUNT**
## **Year Ended 31 December 2022**
|**Unrestricted**
**Restricted**
**Funds**
**Funds**
**2022**
**2022**
**£**
**£**
**RECEIPTS**
Donations & Gift Aid
82,069
-
Charitable activities
380
-
Other receipts
19,909
-
**TOTAL RECEIPTS**
102,358
-
**PAYMENTS**
Baptist missions
5,469
-
Bible college support
1,850
-
UFM support
1,200
-
Support for Summer Evangelists
1,435
-
Other charitable activities
8,435
-
Wages and salaries
56,227
-
Water rates
766
-
Heat & light
7,055
-
Repairs and maintenance
1,851
-
Cleaning
152
-
Printing and stationery
451
-
Insurance
1,650
-
Catering
1,636
-
Ground rent
32
-
Computer expenses
569
-
Motor expenses
342
-
Pulpit supplies
650
-
Bank charges
185
-
Sundry expenses
-
-
**TOTAL PAYMENTS**
91,028
-
**EXCESS OF RECEIPTS OVER**
**PAYMENTS FOR THE YEAR**
**BEFORE TRANSFERS**
11,330
-
Transfers
-
-
**EXCESS OF RECEIPTS OVER**
**PAYMENTS FOR THE YEAR**
11,330
-|**Total**
**Funds**
**2022**
**£**
82,069
380
19,909
102,358
5,469
1,850
1,200
1,435
8,435
56,227
766
7,055
1,851
152
451
1,650
1,636
32
569
342
650
185
-
91,028
11,330
-
11,330|**Total**
**Funds**
**2021**
**£**
84,053
1,035
2,254
87,342
4,860
1,200
1,200
-
6,673
65,996
771
2,690
1,781
236
181
1,478
83
-
440
455
-
131
150
88,325
(983)
-
(983)|
|---|---|---|
Signed on behalf of the Trustees
**Mr C Neill Date:**
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## **GLENGORMLEY BAPTIST CHURCH**
## **STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES**
## **As at 31 December 2022**
|**Unrestricted**
**Funds**
**2022**
**£**
**FUNDS RECONCILIATION**
Cash at bank & in hand 31.12.21
62,736
Surplus/(deficit) this year end
11,330
Cash at bank & in hand 31.12.22
74,066
**BANK AND CASH**
Current accounts
74,066
**OTHER ASSETS (Unrestricted fund)**
Property (insurance value)
Equipment (insurance value)
Fixtures & fittings (insurance value)
ABCI Loan|**Restricted**
**Funds**
**2022**
**£**
-
-
-
-|**Total**
**Funds**
**2022**
**£**
62,736
11,330
74,066
74,066
2,000,000
100,000
150,000
30,000
2,280,000|**Total**
**Funds**
**2021**
**£**
63,719
(983)
62,736
62,736
2,000,000
100,000
150,000
30,000
2,280,000|
|---|---|---|---|
Signed on behalf of the Trustees
**Mr C Neill Date:**
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## **GLENGORMLEY BAPTIST CHURCH**
## **NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS**
## **Year Ended 31 December 2022**
## **1. RECONCILIATION OF CASH FUNDS**
||**2022**|
|---|---|
||**£**|
|Total cash funds at 1 January 2022|62,736|
|Receipts for the year|102,358|
|Payments for the year|(91,028)|
|Total cash funds at 31 December 2022|74,066|
## **2. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS**
|**Unrestricted Funds**
General fund
**Designated Funds**
GBC Women - Baptist
Women's Fellowship
(BWF)
**Total Funds**|**At 1 Jan**
**2022**
**£**
**Incoming**
**Resources**
**£**
**Outgoing**
**Resources**
**£**
**Transfers**
**£**
2,341,547
101,348
(90,055)
-
1,189
1,010
(973)
-
2,342,736
102,358
(91,028)
-|**At 31 Dec**
**2022**
**£**
2,352,840
1,226
2,354,066|
|---|---|---|
## **3. TRANSACTIONS WITH THE TRUSTEES**
In accordance with the Constitution of the Church the Pastors also act as trustees. During the year 1 trustee (2021 - Nil) was reimbursed expenses totalling £62 (2021 - £Nil). No remuneration was paid in respect of services as trustee.
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