LAUNCESTON CENTRAL METHODIST CHURCH ANNUAL REPORTS – SEPTEMBER 2022 TO AUGUST 2023
Order of Reports:
Love your Neighbour/Community Larder
Live Stream Operators
Projectionist
Sound System Operators
Musical Support
Family Album
Internet Presence
Community Outreach
Worship Coordinators
Milltown Farm Housegroup
Wednesday Fellowship
Stewards
Ladies Friendship Group
Pastoral
Childrens Work – Sundays
Family Fun Events Chattabox
Property
Love Your Neighbour / Community Larder
We have been operational for around 3 years with a current footfall of around 120 a week
We pick up food from local supermarkets Tuesday, Thursday and Friday evenings at around 9.15 to 9.30 pm so that we may distribute and give hospitality to the community each Wednesday 10.30 to 11.30, Friday 3 to 4 pm, Saturday 10 to 11. And to also make home deliveries where applicable. We receive a weekly delivery from Fareshare SouthWest each Friday lunchtime. We receive from Cornwall Gleanings as and when produce is available.
We operate as part of Churches Together in Launceston We are active participants of the Love Your Neighbour national initiative We are active participants of the Launceston Community Hub We are registered as a food provider with Cornwall Council
Our partner organisations are: Fareshare South West with whom we have a rolling contract Step into Learning who head our Wednesday larder and provide other suppoprt services Cornwall Gleanings who provide locally picked surplus produce Volunteer Cornwall Launceston Town Council Cornwall Council Time2Move team Asda Launceston Coop Launceston
We have connections with: Launceston Library Gateway Church The Orchard Centre Launceston Community Church Cuthbert Mayne RC Church
We have informal connections with: Launceston Foodbank Money Advice Addiction counselling Mental Health organisations for both male and female clients Homeless teams and support services
The team is headed by: Mike and Val Carpenter We have a dedicated and committed team of volunteers Our volunteers are dbs checked safeguarding trained and have an up to date job role pro forma or are working towards this.
We have food hygiene level 2 certification where needed and are happy to comply with other legislation as and when needed
We have a 4 star EHO rating and our kitchens are now used by ‘step into learning’ for training purposes
We are grateful to Central Methodist Church for their continuing support, for allowing us the use of the premises and for overseeing our finance
Michael and Valerie Carpenter
Live Stream Operators for Worship Services 2022-23
The live streaming of services at Central on YouTube started as a result of the pandemic and recognised the changing needs of the church congregation and circuit membership. It is also used as a form of mission and outreach. It has been viewed 116,000 times for a total of 5,156 hours and we have 525 subscribers. Most of our streamed or recorded content is viewed by more people than attend the building in person. This is a social trend that needs to be evaluated and understood. Our audience is mainly in the UK, United States, India and the Philippines. Having an online presence opens up significant opportunities to share the gospel and a church with “glass walls” allows a non threatening way in for seekers.
The demands of the work and the limited human resources means that it is not available every week. Details are available on the websites and the circuit YouTube Channel.
A simple range of broadcasting and audio equipment has been obtained and donated to the church to enable this to happen.
Currently the team is as follows:
- David Rogerson (Live Streaming when available). Mike Carpenter (Recording and post event video uploads).
If you have any questions please speak to David Rogerson or Mike Carpenter. David Rogerson and Mike Carpenter
Projectionists for Sunday Morning Worship 2022-23
The Duty Projectionists role at Central is to liaise with the worship co-ordinator and/or preacher for any given Sunday morning (and some evening) services to discuss the details and requirements for their service.
This detail is used to create a ‘schedule file’ which may include video links and PowerPoint files in the computer’s Easy-Worship program.
The iSingWorship program is also sometimes used to play song tracks with audio via the sound system. The projection team are very willing and I must take this opportunity to thank them all for their patience in meeting the challenges that new programs present.
The team for the reporting period was as follows:
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Jenny Cook
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Joan Helme
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Liz Miller
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David Rogerson (Janet Rogerson)
There is a real need for new helpers to join the team. If you feel you could help you would be most welcome. This important job may seem a little daunting at first, but anyone with a basic knowledge of computers and with some simple training is able to undertake the task.
The projectionist role is not too onerous and is a real contribution to the life of the churches worship.
David Rogerson
Sound System Operators for Worship/Church Activities 2022-23
The Duty Sound System Operators role at Central is to liaise with the worship co-ordinator, musicians and/or preacher for any given Sunday morning (and some evening) services to discuss the details and requirements for their service.
Currently the team is as follows:
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Andrew Johnson
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Eric Rowland
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Jennie Kerwin
The sound desk does present a challenge for us in the church and we really are always on the lookout for new helpers of all ages for the team, so if you feel you could help you would be most welcome. This responsible job is really important but not too onerous and is a real contribution to the life of the churches worship.
If you have any questions please speak to Eric Rowland or a member of the team. David Rogerson
Musical Support – including 245 Alive & PAL Services 2022-23
Musical support for the various styles of services is provided by a team of organists, the Church Worship Group and a singing group that uses song tracks.
Our thanks for the time and commitment go to our organists Richard Cottrell and Jenny Worth.
The ‘245 Alive’ evening services benefit from music support from the live worship band. Considerable thanks is due to the group, Alison Bunkum, Jennie Kernow, Robin Parnell, Ray Prout and Glenn Douce. The band rehearses every Saturday and are a very important part of the church’s worship.
Our thanks is also due to Mike Carpenter who uses high quality tracks to support the singing group on the third Sunday in the month at the Praise & Learning’ (PAL) service and also at some other services.
Opportunities to explore new songs are always taken by all the musicians. When possible, this is in consultation with the preacher. Decisions are then made on the music to fit the service theme and readings.
David Rogerson
The Launceston Central Family Album 2022-23
The Central Family Photograph album has now been removed due to the demand of GDPR requirements.
David Rogerson & Julie Boundy
Central’s Presence on the Internet 2022-23 The Central and Circuit web sites - www.central-methodist.org.uk www.lamc.org.uk
The Central and Circuit web sites continue to provide a modern, informative presence on the Internet, enabling people in the local community and indeed across the world to be aware of our work and fellowship. The sites are hosted and run at a very low cost and have proved to be very useful in keeping people informed about what is on at the church, our work and worship.
A daily diary of Central’s events, the weekly bulletin, a quarterly list of the preachers, organists, readers, coffee rota, flower rota and Coordinators at Central together with the circuits ‘Spotlight’ magazine are always available. The site includes full information on what is on at Central with news of forthcoming events. You can also catch up on most recent sermons at Central which are available online.
A reduced copy of the circuit plan showing preachers and services can also be accessed on both sites with all documents being in an easily printable PDF format. There are also a number of links to other sites including the Methodist Church and Cornwall district web sites.
Central has an excellent Facebook page which is run by Gillian Goodman. Running a Facebook page can be time consuming so we must thank Gillian for her work and her diligence with the page.
The greatest challenge is to keep the sites vibrant and up to date with the news of what is happening. Indeed, it is hoped that they truly reflect everything about what happens at Central and the circuit.
David Rogerson
Community outreach
The music group consisting of myself, Susie, Maureen and Trevor on invitation has been visiting residential homes in and around Launceston. We currently go to Bowden Derra Park every two weeks and Pendruccombe every 4 weeks. A combination of singing, acoustic guitar, drama and tracks with some amplification. We have a strong Christian ethos in what we present but in a fun and engaging way which may take us from amazing grace to rock and roll to sea shanties and back and often does. We are building on the excellent work that others have done in the past and it helps us to develop as a team. We keep getting asked back so we must be doing an ok job and are up for more engagements and more volunteers as we feel the Lord is leading Mike Carpenter
Worship Co-ordinators for Sunday Morning Worship 2022-23
The role of the Worship Co-ordinator is to liaise with the preacher for the Sunday morning service to discuss worship, music, facilities and other requirements for their service. This specific role is to help visiting preachers with the differing styles of Central’s worship.
There is currently just one Worship Co-ordinator to cover services - David Rogerson. This has meant that other help has to be provided by Mike Carpenter and Rev David Miller.
The co-ordinators for the quarter are listed in the worship contacts collated by David Rogerson and available on line on the church website at www.central-methodist.org.uk/worship.pdf
It should be noted that the online copy is always the most up to date version and every effort is made to ensure that changes to the listing are promptly made. It is inevitable that changes will happen during any given quarter.
The list is also promulgated on the notice board in the vestry. If you would like a personal copy please speak to a steward or David Rogerson.
The team is in real need of more helpers, so if you feel you could help you would be most welcome.
David Rogerson
Milltown Farm House Group
We meet at Milltown Farm on alternate Tuesdays at 2.30pm for study, discussion and prayer.
We have been meeting for over ten years but last year we lost our leader Pat White who moved to Truro. Pat had been with our Group from the start later helped by Pat Mogford who was also a wonderful leader.
We appreciate having our Minister to lead us now with Liz Miller and Pauline Smith to take his place if needed. You are very welcome to join us.
Wednesday Fellowship
Members met on 30 Wednesday afternoons from September to May, when a variety of speakers kindly gave of their time to join us. On two occasions we joined with MWIB, Christmas lunch was enjoyed at Trethorne and a cream tea at Jenny and Richard’s house was again blessed with good weather.
The trip out this year was to Boscastle with tea at Boscastle Farm Shop. It was our turn to visit Tavistock and a very pleasant afternoon was spent in their company when they entertained us and gave us a very good tea. We are always pleased to welcome anyone who wishes to join us – 2.30 pm in the hall. Jenny Worth and Marion Allen
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Stewards
Marion and I have been sharing the responsibilities of the Senior Steward’s role for almost two years. We hope we have fulfilled this role satisfactorily. There have been several changes in that time.
Church breakfasts have been re-instated. We started with them the first Sunday in the month in the hall. As they were so successful we moved to fortnightly in the Church but we did not maintain the numbers so we have returned to the first Sunday in the month in the hall to run with the Family Services.
We are continuing to host Tuesday Coffee Mornings with an attendance of twenty to thirty and takings of about fifty pounds for our various chosen charities - LYN, Christian Aid, Action for Children and Link to Hope. Other organisations regularly book to run their own coffee mornings but far fewer than before Covid.
The harvest services were led by Mrs Jo Parsons in the morning and Mr Richard Heard in the evening.
The circuit put on a very good performance of the musical ‘From Pharaoh to Freedom’ which was followed by a very lively bring and share supper. All our Christmas celebrations were successful and well attended with people commenting on
how welcoming our Church is.
In spite of the weather and some electrical issues we had a very lively time at Launceston Show with Churches Together, the Pulse Bus, and support from other members of the circuit. There are plans to have an even bigger and better Churches Together stand this year - helpers needed! There have been several changes among our stewards - Maureen Jiggens moved away, Chris Gaunt has joined the Coads Green congregation but continues as the Christian Aid rep. for the circuit. Also Pat White, who was our ‘go to’ person for a myriad of tasks has moved to Truro to be nearer her family. As we have said goodbye to these stewards we have welcomed others - Andrew Stratton, John Harris and Rose Paxman. In addition we have introduced Welcome Stewards to assist the regular stewards by greeting people at the door. We hope that everyone will enjoy their time serving with us and thank them all for their help and commitment. Irene Stanbury and Marion Allen
Ladies Friendship Group
The Friendship group meetings have continued on the first Thursday of each month from 10.30 am. We are usually a group of between 10 – 12 and often the times we meet just for a coffee and chat prove to be just as popular as when we meet for a walk at Roadford or some craft activity. The Christmas lunch at Trethorne is always popular.
All ladies are welcome to join any or all of the meetings – please ask for a programme.
The Ladies Bible Study on the third Thursday of the month has continued our fellowship and we have very much appreciated the time and care Liz Miller has put into preparing these studies. Julia Boundy
Pastoral
The annual Pastoral Committee meeting was held in October where it was agreed that the use of the word ‘bubble’ has perhaps lost its appeal, so we will now refer simply to the ‘pastoral groups’. Thanks was expressed to the nominated group contacts, but it was felt that perhaps some are still unclear as to their role. A letter was sent to each nominated contact at the end of November to clarify this. The main responsibility of the group contact is to ensure they know that everyone within their group is ok and does not ‘slip through the net’ and lose contact with the church. But as church members we all share a responsibility to look out for each other.
An updated list of all the pastoral groups has been pinned to the church porch noticeboard.
Summary of membership y/e 31.10.23
New members George and Patricia Bode 2 Transfer in member John Hogarth 1 Transfer Out members Maureen Jiggens, Rosemary Dunning, Chris Gaunt, Julia Gaunt, Viv Sandercock, Evelyn Sandercock 6 Out by Death Members Douglas Furse, Hilda Jones, Barbara Pearce, Dorothy Dolley, Phyllis Crutchley, Sheila Brand, Gertie Baker, John Balsdon 8
Adherent Deaths Graham Chanter, Sally Campbell-Beattie, David Harley (3) Membership at 31 October 2022 123 New members 3 126 Transfer out and by Death 14 Total membership 31 October 2023 112
Children’s Work
Sundays
The number of children attending Sunday morning Church services remains small, but we continue to provide activities and toys within the service and encourage the children to participate in songs, with musical shakers and ribbons, where it is appropriate. Family Fun Events
These events take place approximately every 4 weeks on a Saturday morning and continue to be well attended, averaging about 25 children plus other family members. The team plan activities around a theme including crafts, food activities, challenges, quizzes, a short video and modern songs. We also provide sports equipment and toddler toys. There are always snacks, cakes and drinks available. We are seeing some families returning each month and there is some connection with Chattabox families and Love Your Neighbour families. It is encouraging to see some people who use the Love Your Neighbour larder offering to help on Family Fun Days; and lovely to see church members who continue to help or visit each time.
Chattabox
Chattabox toddler group continues to be busy, with between about 12 and 30 babies / toddlers attending each week with their parent/s or carers. Activities are planned each week around a theme and include craft, messy/sensory play, small world play, ride on toys and large blocks; and a song time. The children are provided with a healthy snack and parents enjoy tea/coffee and biscuits. We would like to take this opportunity to thank Cathie Slocombe for all her work over the last 2 years, managing the finances and preparing the snacks. Cathie decided to stand down from Chattabox in July 2023, but we are pleased to now have Ann Harris to prepare the snacks. Sarah Harris has taken over the management of the finances. We have also welcomed a couple of other church members who have come on occasions to chat with the mums. We would welcome other people who would like to get involved in any way. Sarah Harris and Val Carpenter
Property Report 05/02/24
Due to the fact we are custodians of a large ageing property our repairs and renewals are likely to be significant.
The last financial year was no exception with an expenditure of £23000
Some of the major items were window in the flat £6200 also the repairs to the roof of the Hall almost £ 5000 including scaffolding.
The lights in the passage way and toilets were renewed with LED lights on sensors to avoid lights being left on this has proved worthwhile with a positive comment from one of our member this cost £ 2450 but will save costs in the long term.
Because of a generous donation we were able to fit a power operated door to assist with disabled access at a cost of £3600.
The remainder is made up of items like gutter cleaning door maintenance and various electrical items.
Since the last financial year a new heating system has been installed in the Dingley hall at a cost of £6300 this has worked well for the warmspace initiative. The cost of this was covered by a grant for warmspace projects from the National Grid Thanks to David Rogerson for submitting this successful bid.
For almost 5 years we have been investigating upgrading and renewing our lights and heating system systems. Firstly the boiler is very inefficient by todays standards and there would considerable cost savings in our running costs with a new energy efficient boiler.
The lighting system is failing and also very expensive to run by todays standards a new installation may be 80% cheaper to run and would also enhance the look and atmosphere of the building.
These two items are a significant investment in the region of £80000 to £100000 thankfully due to the generosity of our congregation and supporters we are in a strong position to receive financial support from the benefact trust who support church investment projects up to 40% of the total cost of the there may be other funders we can approach
Jeremy Ward the district grants officer will be putting in a bid in the next couple of weeks.Jeremy feels that the work we are doing in the community stands us in good stead to receive support for our work.
For this to go ahead we will need church council approval please pray that we can continue to fulfil our mission in the town.
For and on behalf of the Finance and property committee
CHURCH RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS ACCOUNTS
THE METHODIST CHURCH
STANDARD FORM OF ACCOUNTS
Launceston Central Methodist Church
FOR THE YEAR ENDED
31 Au ust 2023 g
Launceston Area Methodist Circuit Circuit no. 43070
Registered Charity - Charity Registration number
1126217
If not a registered charity Her Majesty's Revenue and
Customs Gift Aid number
(The HMRC number is equivalent to a registered charity number in terms of evidence of charitable status and may be used to give to donors or grant funders wishing to see evidence of the organisation's charitable status. Methodist charities in England and Wales that are not registered charities are excepted from registration under Statutory Instrument 2014 No.242)
Minister:
Rev. David Miller
Church Stewards:
| Mrs Marion Allen | Mrs Irene Stanbury |
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| Mrs Patricia White | Mr Christopher Gaunt |
| Mrs Maureen Jiggens | Ms Maureen Teixeira |
| Mr Andrew Statton | Mrs Rosemary Paxman |
| Mr John Harris |
Treasurer:
Mrs Janet Rogerson
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ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2023
Launceston Central Methodist Church
| SECTION A | Unrestricted Funds Restricted Funds |
Unrestricted Funds Restricted Funds |
£ 100,177 3,510 14,373 15,820 Totals this year |
£ 100,177 3,510 14,373 15,820 Totals this year |
Totals last year |
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| £ | £ | £ | £ | ||||||
| a1 | RECEIPTS | Note | |||||||
| a2 | Offerings and Tax recovered | 94,109 | 6,068 | 100,177 | 103,014 | ||||
| a3 | Bank and CFB interest and Investment income |
1,453 | 2,057 | 3,510 | 365 | ||||
| a4 | Lettings | 14,373 | 14,373 | 2,935 | |||||
| a5 | Other receipts | 2,108 | 13,712 | 15,820 | 21,187 | ||||
| a6 | TOTAL RECEIPTS | 112,043 | 21,837 | **133,880 ** | (a7) | 127,500 | |||
| SECTION B | 62,000 13,485 25,875 18,142 9,878 |
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| b1 | PAYMENTS | ||||||||
| b2 | Circuit Assessment or Share | 62,000 | 62,000 | 69,687 | |||||
| b3 | Donations | 13,485 | 13,485 | 13,978 | |||||
| b4 | Repairs and Maintenance | 25,875 | 25,875 | 11,124 | |||||
| b5 | Utilities (Insurances, water charges,heating &lighting) |
18,142 | 18,142 | 16,877 | |||||
| b6 | 14,373 | ||||||||
| b7 | Otherpayments | 9,878 | 9,878 | ||||||
| b8 | TOTAL PAYMENTS | 115,895 | 13,485 | **129,380 ** | (b9) | 126,038 | |||
| 4,499 | |||||||||
| SECTION C | |||||||||
| c1 | NET RECEIPTS/PAYMENTS FOR THE YEAR (a6-b8) |
(3,852) | 8,352 | 4,499 | 1,462 | ||||
| c2 | Total funds brought forward from last year |
38,775 | 43,041 | **81,816 ** | (c6) | 98,354 | |||
| 86,316 | |||||||||
| c3 | (c1+c2) Sub total |
34,923 | 51,393 | 86,316 | 99,816 | ||||
| c4 | Transfers and adjustments Loan to Circuit |
(c7) | (18,000) | ||||||
| c5 | TOTAL FUNDS AT END OF YEAR (c3+c4) |
34,923 | 51,393 | **86,316 ** | (c8) | 81,816 | (c6) |
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| d | (these amounts are not to be included in total receipts/payments figures above) FOR INFORMATION ONLY: MONEY RECEIVED AND PASSED ON TO EXTERNAL |
£ ORGANISATIONS |
£ |
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| d1 | Balance brought forward from lastyear | ||||
| d2 | Offerings/Gifts - received for external organisations | ||||
| d3 | Offerings/Gifts -passed to external organisations | ||||
| d4 | BALANCE STILL TO BE PAID (d1+d2-d3) |
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SUMMARY OF CHURCH ACCOUNTS AND INTERNAL ORGANISATIONS REPORTING TO THE CHURCH COUNCIL
SECTION E Please follow the Guidance Notes to complete this page Summary of the Church accounts for the year ended 31 August 2023 and Internal Organisations reporting to the Church Council/Church Meeting. Note that the funds of an Internal Organisation would normally be Restricted funds unless it could be clearly shown that they could be used for any Methodist purpose. This section must be completed to arrive at the gross income and expenditure totals of the Church. If gross income exceeds the Accruals threshold, then the Accruals method of accounting AND A DIFFERENT FORM must be used to report the accounts (see Methodist website). Please refer to the guidance notes regarding transfers between the District and connected District Organisations.
| SUMMARY OF CHURCH ACC | |
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| SECTION E | |
| Summary of the Church accounts for the year ended 31 August 2023 and Internal Organisations reporting to the Church Council/Church Meeting. Note that the funds of an Internal Organisation would normally be Restricted funds unless it could be clearly shown that they could be used for any Methodist purpose. This section must be completed to arrive at the gross income and expenditure totals of the Church. If gross income exceeds the Accruals threshold, then the Accruals method of accounting AND A DIFFERENT FORM must be used to report the accounts (see Methodist website). Please refer to the guidance notes regarding transfers between the District and connected District Organisations. |
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| INTERNAL ORGANISATIONS |
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| e1 | Junior Church |
| e2 | Benevolent |
| e3 | Tuesday Group |
| e4 | Flower Fund |
| e5 | Chattabox |
| e6 | Wednesday Fellowship |
| e7 | Kids Club |
| e8 | Sub total of Internal Organisations funds |
| e9 | Church accounts (totals brought forward from page 2 - totals column) |
| e10 | TOTAL CASH FUNDS HELD BY CHURCH |
SECTION F
STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES
| STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES | ||||
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| CHURCH - CASH FUNDS HELD at 31 August 2023 Bank Current Account Bank Deposit Account SUB TOTAL - Church accounts TOTAL CASH FUNDS HELD BY CHURCH Cash in hand Central Finance Board Trustees for Methodist Church Purposes Other funds Total funds held by Internal Organisations (the closing balance total from above) (e12) |
OPENING BALANCES 7,444 74,372 81,816 (c6) 9,305 (e11) 91,121 (x) |
CLOSING BALANCES |
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| f1 | Cash in hand | |||
| f2 | Bank Current Account | 5,434 | ||
| f3 | Bank Deposit Account | |||
| f4 | Central Finance Board | 80,882 | ||
| f5 | Trustees for Methodist Church Purposes | |||
| f6 | Other funds | |||
| f7 | SUB TOTAL - Church accounts | 86,316 | (c8) | |
| f8 | Total funds held by Internal Organisations (the closing balance total from above) (e12) |
7,490 | (e12) | |
| f9 | TOTAL CASH FUNDS HELD BY CHURCH | 93,806 | (y) | |
| SECTION G | At | At | ||
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| OTHER ASSETS and LIABILITIES Other Assets Loan to Circuit Land & Buildings(see notes re Insurance value) Loan(s)- show amount outstandingatyear end Other Liabilities Investments(include Endowments)TMCP |
1 September 2022 197,698 6,294,738 18,000 |
31 August 2023 183,033 6,440,000 18,000 |
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| g1 | Investments(include Endowments)TMCP | 197,698 | 183,033 | |
| g2 | Land & Buildings(see notes re Insurance value) | 6,294,738 | 6,440,000 | |
| g3 | Other Assets | |||
| g4 | Loan(s)- show amount outstandingatyear end | 18,000 | 18,000 | |
| g5 | Other Liabilities |
f4 Include only Funds held at the Central Finance Board
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f5 Include only Funds held at Trustees for Methodist Church Purposes
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g1 Include any other investments (not the cash element of TMCP trusts accounts this is included in line f5
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Name of Church . Launuston Central Methodl$i Chur¢h Declarations and Scrutiny I confirm that these Receipt and Payment based accounts for the year lo 31 August 2023 have been prepared from the records of the Church and that they indude all funds under the control of the Church trustees. Signature of treasurer ................ Dale.. I Name and address of treasurer....... L4-.2.fil I Presèntation to the Church trnstees I confimi that the annual report and accounts for the year ended 31 August 2023 werelwill be. presented to the rneetina of the ChLbrch twslees held on . Signature of the Chair of the meeting Name of the Chair of the meeling Independent Examiner's Report to the Trustees of the ..Church Charity Number.11%217.. Re5ponsibllttles and basis of report I report to the tnJstees on my examination of the accounts of the ....... Church for the year ended 31 August 2023 set out on pages . lo. As the Church's Irusteès. yotj are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance wilh the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 {'the Act.). l report in respect of my examinabon of the Church's accounts carried out under section 145 of the Acl and. in carrying out my examination. I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under secb.on 145{5l(b) of Ihe Act delete or circle as appropriate 4ofS
Name of Church . Launce51on Central MelhcKlist Church Independent Examiner's Statement I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination (other than that disclosed below.) which give me cause to believe that in, any material respect: the accounting records were not kept in accordan wth section 130 of the Act. or the accounts do not accord with the accounting records. I have no concems and have come across no olher matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. I ha¥elhave not" obtained independent verification of all investments with the Trustees for Methodist Church Purposes or held in other trusts. bank balances and funds at the Central Finance Board of the Methodist Church vthich are indNidually in excess of £10,000 (ten thousand pounds) at the balance sheet date. Signature of independent examiner Name of independent examiner Relevant professional qualÈfication of independent examiner Name of firm {where appropriate) Address Post Code Date delete or circle as appropriate churches4eceiplS-an&paymen2O23 5ofS