Church
Accruals Accounts
2023-2024
THE METHODIST CHURCH
TEMPLATE REPORT AND ACCOUNTS
(ACCRUALS BASIS)
for the year ended 31 August 2024
Chandler's Ford Methodist
Church
R•ql8t•r•d Charlty. R•gl#tratlon numbor
1127449
Winchester, Easlleigh & Romsey
CITcuIt No
2612
Mlnl•ter•
Rgv Ruth F
Church St•ward•
BartiAra A¢kroyd.--_---_-..~--
Diane PuAh
Barbar8 Lowe
artln Waldron
Church Treasurer
Chri5 Goodhead

Chandler'5 Ford Methodist Church
Annual Report for the year ended 31 August 2024
Chandler's Ford Methodist Church is a reglstered charity, number 1127449
Address: Winchester Road, Chandlerfs Ford, Eastleigh, Hampshlre S053 2GJ
Minister and Chair of Trustees.. Revd. Ruth Fry
The church ha5 a total membership of 230 as at Novernber 2024 (November 2023: 2381, of which
32 served as trustees durlng the year. We take our place within the Winchester Eastlei8h &
Romsey Circuit and the Southampton District as part of the national Methodist Church.
Vlslon:
'Moking morefoithfulfollowers of Jesus.,
Mlsslon Statement;
Our purpose Is to worshlp God and, helped by the Holy Spirit, to love each other, to care for those
In need and to share the love of Jesus wlth those in the communlty around us.
The Methodlst Church
We are part of the wider Methodist Church, a Chrlstian denomination. The callln8 of the
Methodist Church is to respond to the 8ospel of God's love in Christ and to live out Its dlscipleshlp
in worship and mlsslon.
Church prlorltles
In September 2020 we a8reed on four church prioritles, which are ongolng..
Worship, Learning, Caring and Service.
Worshlp which nurtures people in dlfferent stages of Ilfe
Chandler's Ford Methodist Church lor "CFMC'I contlnues to offer worship which nurture5 people
of all ages and sta8e5 of faith, and which embrace5 a variety of worship styles.
As a church we worship God each Sunday, both mornlng and evening and durlng a Thursday
midweek service. The Sunday 11 am mornlng service and the Thursday 10.30 am morning service
continue to be available in hybrid form Iboth in person and online). These services are led by
Ministers and Local Preachers from the Circuit with church members and adherent5 as well a5
authorised worshlp leaders contributing prayers, readings, and music.
The 'Breakfast Church. service which meets at 9.30 am on the first Sunday of each month goes
from 5tren8th to strength. This is a service in which those who come along share breakfast
together followed by an informal, creative, and contemporary style act of worship. It is popular

with people of all a8es but partlcularly with families, children, and young people. These are
planned and lead by a team of volunteers working with an accredited worship leader, Local
Preacher or Minister.
The weekly worship at home sheet sent out by the circuit admlnlstrator to all churches in the
clrcult to distribute to those who would otherwise be unable to p3rtlcSpate In a weekly act of
wor5hlp is very much appreciated by those who continue to receive it. There have been several
Local arrangements for worship at the 11am Service this year which have been led by members
of the con8re8ation and have been very well received by all.
The Minister has taken funeral servlces over the year as have Supernumerary Mlnlsters. There
have not been any weddings. There was one baptlsm. The annual remembering service to whlch
recently bereaved members are Invlted once again proved to be popular and very well received.
Learnlng which equip5 us as disciples to share God's love and our faith in the church and the
world.
The learnln8 pro8ramme In the year for our church was called '1 belleve
and Is based on
statements from the Apostles, Creed. The aim is to provide opportunities for members of the
worshipping community to reflert upon the fundamentals of the Christian faith and learn how to
best share these reflections wlth others, including non-chrlstlans. This is an occaslonal series
which began wlth '1 believe in . God, the Father almi8hty' in October 2023 and ha5 been followed
by '1 believe in . Jesus Christ, God's only Son, in January 2024 and '1 belleve In . the Holy Spirit,
In April 2024. As well as a Personal Blble Study, there is a Group Bible Study that explores each
theme in greater depth for use by House Groups.
Durin8 Autumn 2023, our own minlster, Ruth, in conjunction wlth another minister from the
circult ran an 8-week course entitled Compass on Tuesday evenin8s. This explored what it means
to know Je5U5 more deeply and was equally sultable for those slmply w15hlng to find out more,
new Chrlstlans and Ilfelong followers of Jesus alike.
Varlous Fellowship and House Groups continue to meet on a re8ular basis. Each is responsible for
its own pro8ramme. but typically this includes a combination of outside speakers, Bible study and
topical discussion.
Coring which deepens our fellowship and enables US to be an inclusive community.
Pastoral Care 15 led by our minister Ruth. falthfully assisted by Jane Padley a5 Lay Pastoral
Assistant, and pastoral visitors (who are volunteers drawn from the church membership). There
15 an annual Pastoral Visitors, Rededication Service which this year took place In July and a
Remembering Service which is held on a Sunday close to All Saints, Day (November I").

Pastoral visitors meet together three times a year to discuss common issues and receive training.
Over this past year that has included a session on dementia led by an external speaker Valerie
Down from the charity dernentia friends.
Servlce through which we share our faith by serving the local community and the wider world.
The service action team coordinates our support for people suffering from injustlce both locallv
and globally. Locally we support the work of Eastleigh Basics Bank, coordinatin8 regular donations
and volunteers, and also support local community organisation SCRATCH in its Chrlstmas toy
appeals, Our Dovetall Café contlnues to provide a meetin8 place for IndivSduals and groups within
the community and has continued to grow In popularity as a place where a warm welcome can
be found. More Globally we support and promote the work of All We Can and Chrlstlan Ald and
coordinate responses to Emergency appeals when these arise.
Our community larder contlnues to provide an open access store outslde the church whlch
members ofthe local community can access anonymously according tothelr need, Thi5 IS stocked
by donations from local stores and from the church and community. The larder Is much used and
has received appreclative comments on local social media.
This year the Church is developin8 a 'Wellbeing Creatin8 Church, initlatlve, with funded support
from local chaplaincy charity IBEX. Throu8h this we hope to explore new ways to support the
varied facets of wellbein8 not only of our own members but also ofthe local community, throu8h
workln8 wlth the many groups who use our premises and collaboratln8 With others such as local
soclal prescrlbers.
Work wlth ¢hlldren, famllles, and youn8 people
CFMC has employed someone In thls area of our mission for many years. Our chlldren, young
people and famllles. Pastor, Ellie Purkiss, continued to lead the work untll resl8nin8 in January
2025 to take up other employment. However, we are extremely fortunate that the work with
children and youn8 people has also been supported by many volunteers, and since January manv
more volunteers have stepped up and there are now over 23 people working across the many
different clubs and activities. Thls does not include all the uniformed 8roups that are also
connected with CFMC.
It has been a very busy period of applying for DBS checks, undertaking Safeguarding Trainin8 and
finding new ways of workin8 in order that we Still offer all that we did before with an employed
worker. We are grateful to our Circult Safeguarding Officer, Marilyn Pack. and to our Circuit
Youth Worker. Sam Barnes, for their input and support.
DoveTots. Kids, Club, Youth Club, Who Let the Dads Out, Breakfast Church, and Sunday Kids,
Church are all operating well at the time of wrltin8, but as before it is very difficult to predict
numbers attending on a week-to-week basi5 particularly with so many other activities for children
and young people acr055 many disciplines in our community. We hope that what we do offer

brin85 children and parents into the orbit of church life and that our welcome and hospitality
make5 a lasting impression for the future.
We are grateful for Sandy Coates stepping up as Steward for Children and Families, offering
support, administration, continuity and support where needed. We are using this time for
reflection and review- we hope to employ a part-time Youth Worker in the coming months after
discussion and exploration with our new Minister; we continue to hope and pray that our work
with children and youn8 people wlll 8row.
In addition, Peter Pan Pre-school Is a semi-autonomous facility offered by the church and run by
quallfied staff. Thls provides OFSTED approved educatlon and care for 2-5 year olds. on weekdays
duringterm time.
Resources
The year under review saw increasing use of ourwonderful 5uSte of premises, both church-related
and extemal users.
Our paid staff team play a vStal role In malntalnln8 the church as a widely appreciated communlty
centre at the heart of Chandlerfs Ford. Katrlna Neale our Church Centre Manager, has overseen
all matters relatingto lettlngs and helps maintain good relations with a wide variety of community
groups operating in the fields of health and welfare, fitness, education, art, music, etc. Our
Property Mana8er Shaun Fletcher retired in December 2023 after many years of good
stewardship of the premises and we welcomed Glenn Stephen5 a5 his replacement. We also sald
farewell to our long-standing caretaker Kebth Cole In April 2024, and we are pleased to now have
Graham Alders in post.
These paid roles are of course supported by a large number of volunteers. Thls Is exemplified in
the Dovetail Café which is open six mornin85 a week and run entirely by volunteers. Our overall
alm is to ensure that we make the most of the wonderful facilltles we have, offerlng support and
hospltality to all, at a fair cost.
Our multi-phase 30Years On project contlnued in the year under review, followlng the Installatlon
of solar panels and batteries In 2023. The name 30 Years On encapsulates a vision.. con5ClOUS that
the church layout was dramatically changed 30 years ago with the buildin8 of the Dovetail Centre
and various elements, includ ing heatin8, needln8 overhaul- but more importantly it focusse5 on
the future and making the premises fit for purpose for the next generation, including acce55ibility
as well as environmental improvements.
The fundraislng aspett of 30 Years On was formally launched in October 2023 with a target of
£200,000, and the church family and wider community has risen to this significant challenge. At
the same time grant funding has been secured both from Methodist sources (District and Circuit)
and other grant making trusts. With guidance from experienced church design and planning
consultants, at time of writing we have completed two significant phases of work,. Heating

(including new boilers) and Accessibility (including a lift to the upstairs rooms and a re-working of
tollet facilitlesl. Work is on80in8 in respect of the remaining phases focusing on sustainability.
Oversight and Governance
Thetrustees are members of the Church Council. Members, representatives and Church Stewards
are elected at the Annual Church Meeting. A number of committees take responsibility for speclflc
areas of church Ilfe and report to the Church Council, includin8 Worship and Service, plus 3
Resources Committee which oversees the mana8ement of staff, property and finance. The
Church Councll meets quarterly, to review the mission of the church and to discharge Sts dutles
as trustees.
The Church Council maintains the hi8hest Possible standards in safeguarding children and
vulnerable adults. It continues to monitor safeguarding risks, as well a5 Other risks relating to
finance and operation5 lincludln8 use of the church premises) and to manage them in as effective
a way as possible.
During the year, the leadership team has also continued to meet re8ularly, with Revd Ruth Fry as
the Chair. The leadershlp team, and wider church, were deva5ted by the sudden death of Ken
Richardson in Au8USt 2024. Ken took a leading role in CFMC'S Learnln8 actlvities Isee abovel as
well a5 being a Lay Preacher and involved in rnany other aspects of church life, Around the same
time we also sald farewell from leadership positions to Mark Downer and Anne-marie Jenkin5,
and we thank them warmly for thelr very significant contributlons over many year5 of active
Service.
Fulfllllng alms and Publlc Beneflt
The church mls5ion statement is achleved throu8h a wide variety of worship services. fellowshlp
meetings, 8roup activities, learning opportunities, and the presence of the church and it5
members in the local communlty. More detalls can be found on the church website
www.cfmethodist.church Byway ofexample5, the Dovetail Centre Cafe offers a friendly welcome
to all for six mornlngs a week, and the Peter Pan Pre-school provides OFSTED approved educatlon
and care for 2-5 year olds. We confirm the trustees have had regard to the Charity Commission's
8uidance on public benefit.
Flnance and Reserves
Our main source of unrestricted income is the regular and committed givlng by members and
friends. The largest item of expenditure is the assessment paid to the Winchester, Eastleigh and
Romsey Methodist Circuit. A significant amount of the circuit assessment is used to pay the
stipends and related costs to Ministers, and the upkeep of their manses.
The unrestricted funds income lincluding de5i8nated funds) for the year was £231,26912023:
£240,101). There was a deficit on general funds of £8,640 12023: deficit of £4.0971, after

transferrin8 IO% of regular membership giving to the Benevolence Fund which is used for
donating to other charitable causes near and far, includin8 Methodist charitles.
The trLJStees are satisfied that the level of reserve515 sufficient to enable the church to continue
to meet its charitable objects. After excludlng £2.5million which is the valuation of the church
premlses on the balance sheet, unrestricted reserves at 31 August 2024 were £164,47412023:
£153,382}. Thi5 include5 a designated Development Fund of £33,7(1012023: £18,244) for major
repairs and costs relatin8 to the church premises, and General Funds of £98,52812023.' £107,1671.
Our reserves policy is to maintain at least 3 months, worth of general expenditure lapprox. £65kl
in our General Fund and 0.5% of the insurance value of our premlses {approx. £33,7kl in our
Development Fund. Fund movements and balances are set out In note 17 to the accounts and
are In Ilne wlth the reserves pollcy.
We are forecastlng a small financial deficit for 2024125. Thls wlll be met from existing reserves,
as a result of which the trustees are confident there are no significant uncertainties about the
charit¢s ability to continue as a 8oln8 concern.
Chris Goodhead FCA acted as the treasurer overseeing the day to day financlal management and
accounting for the church durin8 the year.
Independent examiner- Warner Wllde Ltd, 4 Marlgold Drlve, BSsley, Surrey GU24 9SF
Investment Bankers: Central Flnance Board of the Methodist Church
Trustees for Methodlst Church Purposes
The Charity's annual report and accounts for the year ended 31 August 2024 have been prepared
in accordance with Accountln8 and Reportlng by Charities,. Statement of Recommended Practice
applicable to charities preparlng their accounts In accordance with the Financial Reportin8
standard appllcable In the UK and Republic of Ireland IFRS102) leffectlve l January 2019}
{Charities SORP {FRS 102)).
Sl8ned on behalf of the trustees:
Date..
Revd Ruth Fry

Trustees who served during the year and to date:
Revd. Ruth Frv
Revd. Peter Rayson
Revd. Kate Cambridge
Revd. Bryan Coates (from Oct. 20241
Jane Merryman
Anne Heath
Derek Lowe
Chris Goodhead
Mark Downer (to Aug. 20241
David Wrighton
Barbara Ackroyd
Susan Gulliver
Jane Padlev
Dlane Pugh
Tony Hlll
Sara Goodhead
Ruth Johnson
Michael Waterson
Rachael Hunt {to Aug. 20241
Kelth Cole
Anne-marie Jenkins (to Aug. 20241
John Evans Ito Sep. 20241
Barbara Lowe
Ken Richardson {to Sep.20241
Jenny Heal
TIM Padlev
AlSce Wrighton (to Feb. 20241
Eleanor Carter {to Sep.20241
David Jenklns (to Aug. 20241
Hilary Singer
Brenda Syratt
Martin Waldron (from Feb. 20241
Allson Fenwlck (from Aug. 20241
Julie Pearce (from Sep. 20241
Sandy Coates (from Feb. 20251

Name of Church
Chandler's Ford Methodist Church
Charity No. 1127449
Statement of Financial Activities (SOFA) for the year ended 31 August 2024
Notes to
Designated
the
General Fund
Funds
accounts (Unrestricted> (unrestricted)
Restrl¢ted
Funds
Tolal
2023.24
Income
1 Offerings including Gift Aid
2 Gift day appeal
3 Donatiolls and legacies
3a Grants
147.815
147,815
23,990
170.006
15.000
193,996
15,000
2,237
55,686
159,595
17
4 Investment income
2,237
55,686
5 Property income
6 Internal organisations
7 Other charitsble income
17
159.595
1,541
231,269
8 Tolal Income
344,601
575,870
Expenditure
9 Circult assessment
131,284
131,284
17,724
8,720
39,274
5,000
75,964
21,971
136,542
436,479
4,121
10 Grants and donations
14,750
2,974
11 Property maintenance
12 Insurance.ulilities etc
8.720
39,274
13 Depreciation
14 Staff costs
5,000
60,964
9,104
15,000
12,111
136,542
166,627
15 Other expenditure
16 Intemal organis81ions
17 Total Charitable expenditure
18 Losses on monetary investments
19 Gainl(loss) on investment properties
20 Net Incomellexpendlturel
21 Transfers between funds
756
249,346
4,121
20,506
13
.13,956
5,316
-20,506
40,238
177,974
45,554
143,512
17
22 Other gainslllossesl
23 Net movement in funds
,640
107,167
98,527
19,732
2.546,215
2,565,947
132,420
70,315
202,735
143,512
2,723,697
2,867,209
24 Total funds brought fonNard
25 Total funds carried forward

Chandler's Ford Methodist
Church
Balance Sheet as at 31 August 2024
Unrestricted
Designated
Iunrestrlctedl
Restricted
Tota15 thi5 year
2024
Tota15 last year
2023
TangSble Flxed Assets
Notes
Land & Buildings
Equipment
Investment properties
Investments
12
2,500,000
30,000
2,500,000
31,580
2,500.000
38,160
12
1.580
13
11151
11151
33,700
2,563,700
33,585
2,565,165
52,060
2.590,220
Totalfijted 05sets
1,580
Current A55et5
Debtor5 and Prepayment5
Cash at Bank and in hand
Trustees
or Met
odist C
Purposes deposits
Central Finance Board Deposits
OthÈr
14
51,769
59.780
51,769
263,182
40,378
140,741
14
2,247
201,155
urc
Total current Gssets
111,549
2.247
201,155
314.951
181,119
uein
15
12,907
12,907
47,642
Net current asset5 Iliabilitiesl
Tott7
assets
ess current
98,642
2,247
2,565,947
201,155
202,735
302,044
2,867.209
133.477
Itles
98,527
2.723,697
Loans and credltors due after l year
Provisions for liabilities and charges
Net ussets
98.527
2,565,947
202,735
2,867,209
2,723,697
Funds ol the Chur¢h
17
Unrestricted funds
98,527
2,565,947
2,664,474
202,735
2,653,382
70,315
RestrictEd funds
Endowment funds
202,735
rot&lFunds
17
98,527
2,565,947
202.735
2,867,209
2.723,697

Name of Church
Chandler's Ford Methodist Church
Charity No. 1127449
SOFA for the year ended 31 August 2023 (previous year)
Notes to
Deslgnated
the
General Fund
Funds
accounts (Unrestricted) (unrestricted)
Restricted
Funds
Total
2022-23
Income
1 Offerings including Gift Aid
2 Gift day appeal
3 Donations and legacies
38 Grants including furlough
4 Investment income
151,986
18,307
14,594
151,986
18,307
22,354
33,240
1,749
50.583
129.189
2.882
410,290
7,760
33,240
1,749
50.583
5 Property income
6 Internal organisations
7 Other charitable income
129,189
2,882
240,101
8 Total income
170.189
Expenditure
9 Circuit assessment
129,264
129,264
17,701
8.506
49.384
5,500
66,891
23,021
104.530
404.797
-2,309
10 Grants and donations
14,750
2,951
11 Property maintenance
12 Insurance,utilities etc
13 Depreciation
14 staff costs
8,506
44,384
480
5,000
5,020
51,891
6,954
15,000
685
15 Other expenditure
16 Internal organisalion8
17 Total charitable expenditure
18 Gains on monetary investment5
19 Gainsl{losses) on investment properties
20 Net in¢omel{expenditure)
21 Transfers between funds
15,382
104,530
128.166
241,479
-2,309
35,152
13
-3,687
410
-35,152
37,757
42,023
-37,347
3,184
17
22 Other gainsl{lossesl
23 Nel movement in funds
4.097
111,264
107.167
2,605
2,543.610
2,546.215
4,676
65,639
70.315
3,184
2,720,513
2,723,697
24 Total funds brought forward
25 Total funds carried forward

Chandler's Ford Methodist Church
Notes to the Accounts
l. Basis of accounting
The f1nantsal starements havo been prepÈ￿d underthe Charities Act 2011 and in accordante wlth the St3tement of Recommended Practice ISORPI
applicable to charlties preparing rheir accounts in accordance with FRS 102 leffeciive from I january 20191. The charity has taken advantage of the
provlslons ID the SORP for charities applying FR5102 Upd8ie 6ulletin I not to prepare 8 statement of Cash Flows. The rynanclèl statèments ère prepared in
sterling. which is the functional Currency of the chaiity. Monetary amounts In Ihese linaniial Statements are rounded to the nearest £.
2. Funds
The funds held constitute.. General Funds held for any purpose of the Churih which are Unrestricted. Resiricted funds which ère held for 3 narrower
PUfpDse IntludSng those for internal or8anisatian5. There are also Designated funds which have been earmarked bythe trustees for particular purposes
within LJnre5tricted funds Detalls of each matefial fund are disclosed in note 17. Any funds may be represented by tnorp thanivst cash.
3. Accounting policles
Basis
These account5 have been prepared the basis of h15torical cost except that Investments are shown attheir market value ai the end of the year, on the
accrua15 basi5 to show a true and fair viewof the Church's financial position and activlties.
Income
Income is Included the Statement of Flnancial Aciiviries150FAI when the Churth become5 entitled to It, the trusteesiudEe it Pfobable th31 they will
receive ii, and ihe monètaryvalue can be measured with sufficient reliabilitv.
Expenditure
This 15 reco8nised when a liabillty Is incurred, or a constructive obligation Brise5, that results In the payment bein8 unavoidable.
Grants
Grants madè by the Church from its own fund5 are recognlsed in full at the time of aBrEement or when the Church accepts that there is a legal or
opefational obligation to make the payment.
VAT
Since the Church is not VAT registered, èll iftpuIVAT is Charged with the expenses to whlch it refers.
Tangible fixed assets for use by the Church
rhese are capit8lised If they can be used for merethan one year. and individually cosi at least £l.000. The freehold propertv 15 shown ai deemed
historical tost. Dtherfixed assets are depreciated on a sttsight line basis over periods as set out In note 12. Tangible fixed asset5 are iriitially measured at
cosr and subseouÈntly measured at cost or valuation. net of depreciatlon and Impairment1055es.
Investment Propertie5
Investment properties- no property is currently deemed ro not be held forthe Ion8terrn purposes of the charitv.
Investments
Investments are valued in thE balance sheet at rnarkel value at the yearend. Investment Sncome is irTrcluded in ihe accounts when receivable and anygains
or losses on revaluation at the year end are 5huwn in the SOFA.
Debtors and Prepayments
Debtors include Gift not yet reteived in respect of donatlons up to the balance sheet date, Hnd prepayments such as CircuitAssessment paid fcr
subsequent periods.
Credltars
Creditars include Dutgtsndin8 loan bal3nces from church member5 which are repayable on demand and Interest free.
Pension
The charity operate5 a defined contributlon penslon schemè. Cost5 arè allocated rothe statement of Flnancial Activities when incurred.
Going Concern
The accounts have been prepared on the ba515 that the charity is a going concern.

Chandler's Ford Methodist Church
2024
Total
2023
Total
4. Offerings includin8 Gift Aid
Unrestiltted
Restrirted
Standing Orders
Collections ind regular giving
Tax credits
Total
93.844
25,071
28.900
147,815
93,844
25,071
28.900
147.815
96,266
20,720
35.000
151,986
2024
Total
2023
Total
5. Donations and le8acles
Unrestricted
Restricted
Donations
Legacies
Total
20,990
3,000
23.990
170,006
190.996
3,000
193,996
12,354
10,000
22.354
170.006
2023 included £7,760 of Restricted Donations.
2024
Total
2023
Total
6. Investment income
Unrestricted Restrlcted
Central Finance Board
Other
Total
1,828
409
2.237
1,828
409
2,237
1,541
208
1,749
2024
Total
2023
Total
7. Property Sncome
Unrestricted
Restricted
Lettings
Electricity generation
Total
53.244
2,442
55,686
53,244
2.442
55.686
48,102
2.481
50.583
2024
Total
2023
Total
8. Other Income
Unre5trirted Restrlcted
Fundraising events
Don3tion5 for other charities
Other
Tolal
934
934
2,747
607
1,541
607
1,541
135
2.882
Unless otherwise stated all amounts included for 2023
in notes 4-8 above were Unrestricted.

Chandler's Ford Methodlst Chuith
9. Payment to Trustees
2024
2023
Payrnents rnade to trustees for additional seNices provided to the Church by agreemerst with the
Church Council Meeting
12,855
20.206
Number of trustees who were paid expenses
Nature of th@ empenses..
Total amount paid
10. Fee5 lor emamination or audit of the accounts
Independent examiner's or auditors, fees for reportln8 015 the accounts
1,140
Other fees leg.. advice, accountancy services) paid to the independent examiner or auditor
11. Paid employees
staff Costs paid durin8 the year were..
Gross wages, salaries and benefits in kind
171,083
143,382
Employer's National Insurance costs
4.399
6,916
Pension costs
2.494
1,928
Total staff costs
177,976
152,226
Average number of staff employed durfng the year were:
16
14
The above tot315 include £102.01212023.. £85,335> staff costs and 1212022.. 111 staff relating to Peter Pan Pre-school whi£h is classified as
a church internal orEanlSation.
No employees receivÈd Etnolument5 over £60,000 during the current or prior year.
Volunteers
In accordance with FRS102. the value of volunteer time is not recoEnised in the accounts. However it 15 acknowledged that the church
benefits greatly from all the work done by its mèny volunteers, enriching and expanding so many areas of our worship, service and
mission. This include5 the fflernbers of Church Council Itrusteesl who kindly provide tirne free of charge to oversee the church'5
operation5 and ensure compliance with Dur many obligations.

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12. Tanglble Flxed ASMIS
Cost or v81uation
Church (non
tnvestmentl
land and
bulldinBS
oiherlixed
assets includlng
motor ¥ehS¢les
Coffee machine
Irestflctedl
Churth display
Screens
Solar Panels
Total
alance brought forward
2.5￿.(X)0
4,740
16,993
56,520
24.541
2,602,794
Addition5
Revalu3tion51+1_1
Oisposals l.)
Transfers. l+l-I
Balance czrried forward
2,500,000
4,740
16,993
56,520
24.541
2,602,794
Accumulated depre¢latlon
Balance brought forward
1,580
16.993
21,520
24,541
64,634
Depreciation charge lor year l-l
1.580
5.000
6,S80
Revaluation51+1.1
Tran5fer5'1+1.1
Balance carrled forward
3,160
16,993
26,520
24.541
71.214
Net book value
8rou8ht forward 2023
2,500,000
3,160
35,0(X)
2,538.160
Carried forward 2024
2.500,000
1,580
30,000
2,531,580
Depreclatlon Istraight lihel..
3 years
2-4 year5
8 years
3 years

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13. Investments
The funds that support the various funds are held by TMCP in Trustee5 Interest Funds on which interest is
credited to the accounts each month. These are regarded as medium and long term investments.
TMCP is the legal owner and Custodian Trustee of 311 Methodist Model Trust property, including Legacies,
Endowments and Accumulated Funds. Trust property is held for and on behalf of local Managing Trustees who
are responsible for the day to day management of trust property. TMCP ensure that, through providing
guidance and acting under their direction. the Managing Trustees comply with charity law and Methodist low
and polity as determined by the Methodist Conference.
Analysis of investment movements
2024
2023
Change In investment values
Carrying Imarketl value at beginning of year
52,060
54,369
Add: additions to investments at cost
Less: disposals at carrying value
22.596
Net gain/llossl on revaluation
4,121
2,309
Carrying Imarketl value at end of year
33,585
52,060

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14. Analysls of current assets
2024
2023
Debtors and prepayments
Pre paid assessments
Prepayments and accrued income
2,524
5,336
Other debtors
49,245
35,042
Total debtors and prepayments
51.769
40.378
Analysls of Cash at bank
Lloyds Bank
142,682
39,379
Cash floats
400
400
CAF Bank & Chapel Fund
68,451
32,855
TMCP
ID,093
Bank balances held by internal organisations
Total Cash and Bank
51,648
58.566
263,181
141.293
15. Analys15 of current Ilabllltles
PAYE
2,845
1,858
Accruals and other creditors
10.062
25.784
Loans
20,000
Total Current Llabilities
12,907
47,642
16. Capital commltments and contingent liabilities
At the 31st August 2024 the Church has no capital commitments Ilikewise for 20231.
No Contingent liabilities were identified at 31st August 2024 (likewise for 20231.
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17. Detailed analysis of individual fund movements
Unrestri¢ted Fund5
Fund Name
Opening
alance
Income
Expendlture
Transfers
Revaluation
8ainsllosses
4,121
Closin8
Balance
General fund
107,167
231,269
-249.346
5.317
98,528
33,700
824
Development fund
Benevolence fund
18,244
792
15,456
14,782
-14.750
-756
Young People's Work
Solar Panels
2,179
25,000
2,500,000
2,653,382
1.423
30,000
2,500,000
2,664,475
-5.000
10,000
Church building
Totals
231.269
-269,852
45,555
4,121
Restrlcted Funds
Fund Name
OpeninB
Balance
Income
Expenditure
Transfers
Revaluatlon
galnsllosses
Closlng
Bzlan¢e
Internal organi5ations'.
Peter Pan Pre-school
52.068
3,987
3,829
1,290
61,174
119.980
32.473
4,507
2,635
159,595
5,000
-121,160
.11,041
-2,850
-1,491
-136,542
-5,000
-6,468
-21,000
-2,000
-1.531
-30,999
44.420
4.419
3.486
Dovetail Café
Women's Fellowship
Others
9D3
Internal organisations total
Winchester Eastleigh & Romsev
Methodist Circuit grants= staff & utllitiÈs
53,228
Southampton Methodist District Érants..
youthwork & solar panels
30 Years On
10,000
-10.0
3,750
166,845
-10,283
-14,556
145.756
Legacy November 2017
Other grants
4.043
1.348
-1,828
-2,973
-166 626
2,215
1,536
202 735
3,161
344 601
Totals
Fund
ur
oses
Development Fund: in case of major unplanned premises costs. set at O.S% of buildings insvrance value.
Transfer includes up-front costs for 30 Years On development project paid in prior year.
Benevolence Fund: for 8ivin8 to other charitable causes. funded by IO% of regular offerings income
Young People's Work: funds earrnarked for mission amongst children and young people
Solar panels fund- book value of 2023 array mlnus attributed loans (loans repaid this yearl.
Internal orKani5ations.' funds held by grDUP5 reporting to Church Council
tlovetail Café b3lance InclLJdes coffee machine book value of El,580.
Legacy November 2017: received for specified use.. local aid, yovthlchildren's work & training
Other grant$; funds collected on behalf of other organisations
Transfers between funds
A net total tsf £30,999 was recetrved into general fund5 from internal organisations to recogni5e use of premises etc
18. Related party transactlons
There were no related party transactions for 2024 or 2023. There are no donations from relaled parties which are outside the normal
course of business or given with conditions.

Chandler's Ford Methodlst Church
DECLARATIONS
Treasurer
I confimi that these accrual based accounts for the year ended 31 August 2024 have been prepared from the records of
Ihe Church and that they include all fun¢Js under the control of the Church Council.
Signature of Treasurer
Date
Name of T￿aS￿rer
Chris Goodhead
Address
13 Merdon Avenue. Ch2ndle¢s For¢J, Easlleigh,Hants, S053 1EH
Presentation lo the Church Councll for approval.
I confirm Ihal the 8nnual report and accounts for the year ended 31 August 2024 were presented
to the Chuich Council at its meeting on
12-Feb-25
and were approved.
Signature of the Chair of the
meeting
Name of the Chair of the meeting
Rev Ruth Fry
Dale
Independent Examiner's Report to the Trustees of the
Chandler's Ford Methodist
Church
This Report is on the Church Accounts for the year ended 31. August
2024
Respective responsibilities of Trustees and Examiner
The Church's Iruslees are responsible for ensuring that the annual report and accounts for the year lo 31 August 2024
present a true and lair view of Ihe chu￿h,$ income and expenditure for Ihe year and of its assets and liabilities at the
balance sheet dale. The trustees consider that an audit is not necessary for this year under Section 144 of the Chariligs
Act 2011 Ilhe Charities Acll and that an independenl examination is needed.
11 is my responsibillty lo:
examine the accounts under section 145 of the Charilios Act.,
lo follow the procedures laid down in the general Directions given by the Charity Commission under Section
14515llbl of the Chaiilies act., and
to stale whether particular mallers have come lo my attention.

Chandl•r's Ford Methodist Church
Ba81• of Independent ExAmln•r's Report
Kty examination was carrfed oul in accordance wilh Ihe general directions glven by the Charfly Commission. An
exzrnin3b.on Indudes a re￿eW of ihe atcouniin9 rècords kept by the chariiy and a compar1s￿ of the accounts
piesenled wlh those ￿ordS. 1¢ also indudes consideration of any unusual ilems, In nature or scale. or di5clo$ures
In the accounts, 3geklng explanallons frcm the Trustees conceinlng such matters. The procedu￿5 undenakén do
not provbde all the evldence Ihal would be required in an audit and, consequently no ¢¥Jinion Is given 81 its whether
th• accounts present a tnje and fair wew. raportls Imltgd to those mallers set out In the sl•lernenl below.
Independant Examlner's Statement
In eonnectlon with my ex8minallon, no maller has ¢ome lo my allenlion
whSch gIV￿ me reasonable cause to telleve Ihal in any material respecl Ihe requlremenl8'.
. lo keep 8¢counling records in accordance with Section 130 01 the Charities Ael 2011.
to prep8re 8CCOUnts vthlch accord wllh the 8ccounllng rec(Yd8 and comply vllh thè
accounting requirements of the Chadlies Act
have not been mel,. or
121
lo which, In my oplnlon. allenlion shoubj be drawn in order to enable a proper
unders18nding ol the aceounls lo be reached.
131
I have Ihave not. L*)lained Independent verlflcalion of all Investments with the Tw&lees for
Methodi81 Chureh Purposes or held in other Iru8ls. bank balances and funds al the Cenlral Finance
Board of the Melhodisl Church which are indivldualty in excess of £10,OIX) Ilen thousand pounds)
at the balance sheel dale.
Name ol Sndependenl
examiner
Frances Wilde
Slgn81ure of Independent
examlner
FfLJ'J
Relevant Profes8ional
ualificalion or bod
FCCA
NBme of fimi (where 8ppropri8lel
Wamer Wilde Limited
Add￿38
4 Marigold Drtve, &'sley. Surrey. GU24 9SF
Date
4 lune 2025
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