## **Carndasiy Baptist Church Trustees’ Report For the Year ended** 

The trustees present their report and Receipts and Payment account for the year ended 31 December 2023. 

## **Objectives and activities** 

Carndasiy Baptist Church (“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. 

The principal charitable object of the Church is the advancement of the Christian faith according to the teaching of scripture, understood in its historical and evangelical sense, the Doctrinal Statement and Baptist principles.  Its members devote themselves to the teaching of scripture, to fellowship, breaking of bread, prayer and evangelism. 

The activities carried out by the Church include: 

- holding regular services for public worship, prayer, Bible study, preaching and teaching for all age groups; 

- providing pastoral care to the members 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. 

The trustees have paid due regard to guidance issued by the Charity Commission in deciding what activities the church should undertake 

## **Achievements and performance** 

The Church meets the public benefit requirement by providing benefit to its members and the general public by making known the Christian gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ through the advancement of the Christian faith. 

The Church meets every Sunday morning for worship and the preaching of God’s word. This is preceded by Sunday School, where the children sing, participate in quizzes and hear Bible stories. 

On Friday nights there is a childrens’ club and a youth club where the young people participate in sport, quizzes, singing and Bible teaching. 

Last year the church celebrated 100 years from its formation with a 2-week Gospel mission, a BBQ and treasure hunt, an evening of Gospel music in the church and an evening of country Christmas music in Tirgan Community hall. 

## Financial Review 

The church recorded a net deficit for the year of £2,985 (2022: surplus £1,577). 

Closing unrestricted reserves at 31 December 2023 were £60,091 (2022: £63,076). 

There are no funds held by the Church that are materially in deficit. 

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**Carndasiy Baptist Church Trustees’ Report For the Year ended** 

## **Structure, Governance and Management:** 

Carndaisy Baptist Church is an unincorporated entity operating under a constitution last updated on 28 May 2019. 

Registered Charity Number: 108573 

Principal Address: Carndaisy Road, Magherafelt, BT45 7TZ 

The trustees who served during the year and up to the date of signature of the financial statements were: 

Tom Johnston Oliver Fields Nigel Dripps 

The Trustees’ Report was approved by the Board of Trustees 

Tom Johnston 

Trustee 

Dated: 26 October 2024 

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