CHANDLER'S FORD METHODIST CHURCH (REGISTERED NUMBER.. 1127449) TRUSTEES. REPORT AND UNAUDITED ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2025
Chandler's Ford Methodist Church Annual Report for the year ended 31 August 2025 Chandlerfs Ford Methodist Church is a re815tered charity, number 1127449 Address: Wlnchester Road, Chandler's Ford, Eastleigh, Hampshlre S053 2GJ Minister and Chair of Trustees- Revd. Rachael Hawkins (Revd. Ruth Fry to Au8USt 20251 The church has a total membership of 220 as at November 2025 (November 2024., 2301. of which 33 served as trustees durln8 the year. We take our place within the Winchester Eastleigh & Romsey Clrcuit and the Southampton District as part of the national Methodist Church. Vlslon: 'Making more foithfulfollowers of Jesus., Mlsslon Statement.. Our purpose is to worship God and, helped by the Holy Spirit, to love each other, to care for those in need and to share the love ofjesus with those In the community around us, The Method15t Church We are part of the wider Methodlst Church, a Christian denomlnation. The calllng of the Methodist Church Is to respond to the gospel of God's love in Chrlst and to Ilve out its disclpleshlp in worship and misslon. Church prlorltles In September 2020 we agreed on four church priorltles, which are ongoing: Worship, Learnln8, Carin8 and Servlce. Worshlp whlch nurtures people in different sta8es of life Chandler'5 Ford Methodlst Church {or"CFMC") continues to offer worship whlch nurtures people of all a8es and Stages of faith, and which embraces a variety of worship styles. As a church we worship God each Sunday Iweekly in the mornin8 and monthly in the evening) and during a Thursday midweek service. The Sunday 11am service INB moving to 10-30am from Easter 20261 and the Thursday 10.3am service continue to be available in hybrid form (both in person and online). These servlces are led by Ministers and Local Preachers from the Clrcult with church members and adherents as well as authorised worship leaders contributing prayers, readin85, and music. In addition, the 'Breakfast Church, service meets at 9.30am on the first Sunday of each month. 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 15 popular with people of all age5 but particularly with famllles, children, and youn8 people. These are planned and lead by a team of volunteers working with an accredited worship leader, Local Preacher or Mlnlster. The weekly worship at home sheet sent out by the circuit administrator to all churches in the circuit to distribute to those who would otherwise be unable to participate in a weekly act of worship is very much appreciated by those who continue to receive it. There have been several Local arrangements for worship at the 11am servlce this year which have been led by members of the congregation and have been very well recelved by all. Funerals, weddings and baptlsms continue to be offered as required. The annual remembering service held close to All Saints, Day, to which recently bereaved members are invited, once again proved to be popular and well received, Leamlnq which equlps us as disciples to share God'5 love and our faith In the church and the world. Varlous Fellowshlp and House Groups contlnue to meet on a re8ular basis. Each is responsible for Its own programme, but typically this Includes a combination of outside speakers, Bible study and topical dlscussion. Carlnq which deepens our fellowship and enables us to be an inclusive communlty. Pastoral Care Is led by our minister, falthfully a5S1Sted by Jane Padley as Lay Pastoral Asslstant, and pastoral visitors Iwho are volunteer5 drawn from the church membership). Pastoral vlsltors meet together three times a year to discuss common issues and receive tr3lnln8. Servlce throu8h whlch we share our faith by servln8 the local community and the wlder world. The service actlon team coordinates our support for people sufferin8 from Inlustlce both locally and globally. Locally we support the work of Eastlel8h Basics Bank, coordinating regular donations and volunteers, and also 5UPPOrt local community organisatlon SCRATCH in its Chri5trnas toy appeals. Our Dovetall Café continues to provide a meetln8 place for individuals 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 Christian Aid and coordinate responses to Emergency appeals when these arlse. Our community larder continues to provide an open access store outside the church which member5 of the local community can access anonymously according to their need. This is stocked by donations from local stores and from the church and community. The larder is much used and has received appreciative comments on local social media. The Church continues to develop a 'Wellbeing Creating Church, initiative, with funded support from local chaplaincy charity 18EX. Through this we hope to explore new ways to 5UPPOrt the
varied facets ofwellbein8 not only of ourown members but also of the local community. working with the many groups who use our premises and collaborating with others such as local soclal prescribers. Work wlth chlldren. famllles. and young people As reported last year. since January 2025 CFMC no longer employs a full time youth worker. However, the volunteer youth leaders continue with a huge commitment to this Important work, providing a welcoming, fun, hospitable space for children, young people and thelr families through DoveTots. Kids. Club, Youth Club, Sunday Kids, Church and Who Let thÈ Dads Out. DoveTots, Klds, Club and Youth Club have mel every week in term time; Kids, Club especlally ha5 seen an encoura8in8 growth, now with over 25 children land usually an equal number of adults) attendlng every week. Across all the groups, a wlde varlety of craft activities, games, table tennls, and alr hockey are enjoyed by all ages. We do try to celebrate major festiva15 Wlth an age-appropriate actlvlty sometimes bringing the children Into the Church for a fun game in the hope that'church. Is vlewed as a positive and friendly environment. As well as all our church run clubs, the uniformed or8anisatlons contlnue to meet on our prem15es, and some are involved in the life of the church In proactive ways - eg the Boys Brigade band playin8 for services and the Puppets 8roup takln8 part in Breakfast Church. Peter Pan Pre-school is an important communlty facility offered by the church and run by qualified staff. This provides OFSTED approved educatlon and care for 2-5 year olds, on weekdays durin8 term time. We are excited to be working with our new Minlster. Rev Rachael, and to have her support and presence with the children and families on a very re8ular basis. Resources The year under review saw increasing use ofourwonderful suite of premises, both church-related and external users. Our paid staff team play a vltal role in maintaining the church as a widely appreciated communitv centre at the heart of Chandler's Ford, Katrina Neale. our Church Centre Mana8er, has overseen all matters relating to lettin8s and help5 maintain 8ood relation5 Wlth a wide variety of communitv group5 operating in the fields of health and welfare, fitness, education, art, music, etc. Glenn Stephens and Graham Alders were In post throughout the year under review, as Property Manager and Caretaker respectivelv. These paid roles are of course supported by a large number of volunteers. Thls Is exempllfied in the Dovetail Café which 15 open Six mornin85 a week and run entirely by volunteers. Our overall aim is to ensure that we make the most of the wonderful facilitie5 we have. offering support and hospitality to all, at a fair cost.
Our multi-phase 30 Years On project is ongoin8 and made significant progress during the year. The name 30 Years On encapsulates a vision: conscious that the church layout was dramatically chan8ed 30 years ago with the building of the Dovetail Centre and various elements, including heating. needing overhaul but more importantly it focusses on the future and rnakSn8 the premises fit for purpose for the next generation, including acce55ibility as well as environmental improvements. The fundraising aspect of 30 Years On was formally launched in October 2023 with an initial target of £200,Crf)O, and the church family and wider community has risen magnificently to this slgnlficant challenge. At the Same time grant funding has been secured both from Methodist sources (District and Circuit) and other grant making trusts- most sl8nlflcantly £67,500 from Biffa Award. With guidance from experlenced church desi8n and plannin8 Consultants, we completed two Sl8nificant phases of work during the year ended 31 August 2025.. Healing (including new boilers) and Accessibility lincluding a lift to the upstairs rooms and a re-workln8 of toilet facilities). Furthermore, 51nce the year end, an area of flat roofing has been renewed and Ilghtlng replaced by LED throughout the premises to improve efficiency and sustalnablllty. Accesslbillty has been enhanced again with the installation of four power-assisted doors. Work is on8oin8 in respect of the remalning phases focusing on further heating system improvements. Oversl8ht and Governance Thetrustee5 are membersofthe Church Council. Members, representatlves and Church Stewards are elected at the Annual Church Meetin8. A number of committees take responsibility for specific areas of church life and report to the Church Councll, includln8 Worshlp and Servlce, plus a Resources Committee whlch oversees the management of staff, property and finance. The Church Councll meets three times a year, to review the mi55ion of the church and to dlscharge its dutles as trustees. The Church Counc51 maintalns the hlghest possible standards in safeguarding children and vulnerable adult5. It continues to monitor safeguarding risks, as well as other rlsks relating to finance and operations lincludin8 use of the church premise51 and to mana8e them in as effective a way a5 Possible, We welcomed Richard Jones as Safeguarding Officer with the wisdom and experlence he brin8S to the role. Durin8 the year, the leadership team has also continued to meet regularly. consisting of the Minister as Chair plus the Stewards and a few other representatlves. Fulfilling aims and Public Benefit The church mission statement is achieved through a wide variety of worship services, fellowship meetings. group activities, learning opportunities. and the presence of the church and its
member5 in the local community. More details can be found on the church website www.cfmethodist.church Bywayof example5, the Dovetail Centre Cafe offer5 a friendlywelcome to all for six mornings a week, and the Peter Pan Pre-school provides OFSTED approved education and care for 2-5 year olds. We confirm the trustees have had re83rd to the Charity Commission's guidance on public benefit. Finance and Reserves Our main source of unrestrlcted income is the regular and committed givinB by members and friends. The largest Item of expenditure is the assessment paid to the Winchester, Eastlel8h and Romsey Methodlst Clrcuit, A signlficant amount of the circuit assessment is used to pay the stipends and related costs to Ministers, and the upkeep of their man5e5. The unrestricted funds income forthe year was £220.71912024: £231,269). There was a surplus on 8eneral fund5 of £67812024.. deficit of £8,640), after transferring IO% of regular membership 81vin8 to the Benevolence Fund which Is used for donatin8 to other charitable causes near and far, Including Methodlst charities. The trustees are satisfied that the level of reserves is sufflcient to enable the church to contlnue to meet its charitable objects. After excludin8 £2.5mlllion which is the valuation of the church premises on the balance sheet, and £227,800 being the net book value of the capitalised 30 Years On works, unrestricted reserves at 31 August 2025 were £136,97012024: £134,474). This Includes a deslgnated Oevelopment Fund of £36,60212024: £33,700) for major repairs and costs relating to the church premises, and General Funds of £99,20512023'. £98,527). Our reserves pollcy is to maintaln at least 3 months, worth of general expendlture lapprox. £65k} in our General Fund and 0,5% of the insurance value of our premises lapprox. £34.7k) In our Development Fund. Fund movements and balances are set out In note 12 to the accounts and are In Ilne with the reserves policy. We are forecasting a small financial deficit for 2025126. This will be met from existin8 reserve5, as a result of whlch the trustees are confident there are no 5i8nlficant uncertainties about the charity's ability to contlnue as a going concern. Chris Goodhead FCA acted as the treasurer overseeing the day to day financial management and accounting for the church during the year. Independent examiner: Warner Wilde Ltd, 4 Marigold Drive, Bisley, Surrey GU24 9SF Investment Bankers: Central Finance Board of the Methodist Church Trustees for Methodist Church Purposes
The Charlty's annual report and accounts for the year ended 31 August 2025 have been prepared In accordance with Accounting and Reportin8 by Charities; Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Flnancial Reportin8 Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland IFRS1021 leffertive l January 20191 (Charities SORP IFRS 102)). Signed on behalf of the trustees: Oate:..... Revd. Rachael Hawkins Trustees who served durlng the year and to date: Revd. Rachael Hawklns (from Sep. 20251 Revd. Ruth Fry (to Au8. 20251 Revd. Peter Ray50n Revd. Kate Cambridge Revd, Bryan Coates (from Oct. 20241 Jane Merryman Anne Heath Derek Lowe (to June 20251 Chri5 Goodhead Davld Wri8hton Barbara Ackroyd Susan Gulllver Jane Padlev Diane Pu8h Tony Hill Sara Goodhead Ruth Johnson Michael Waterson (to Aug. 20251 Keith Cole (to June 2025) Barbara Lowe JÈnny Heal TIM Padlev Hilary Singer Brenda Syratt Martin Waldron Alison Fenwick Julie Pearce Sandy Coates (from Feb. 20251 Caroline Husain Ifrom June 20251 Lin Hedley (from June 20251 John Evans (to Sep. 2024) Eleanor Carter (to Sep. 20241 Ken Richardson (to Sep. 20241
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF CHANDLER'S FORD MEfHODIST CHURCH I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of Chandler'5 Ford Methodist Church for the year ended 31 August 2025 set out on pages 8 to 21. RESPONSIBILITIES AND BASIS OF REPORT As the trustees of the Charity you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requlrements of the Charities Act 2011. I report in respect of my examination of the trustees, accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carryin8 Out my examlnatlon I have followed all the appllcable directions given by the Charity Commission under section 14515llbl of the 2011 Act. INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S STATEMENT Slnce the charity's gross income exceeded £250,000 your examiner must be a member of a body Ilsted in section 145 of the 2011 Act. I confirm that l am qualified to undertake the examination because l am a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales, which is one of the listed bodies. I have completed my examlnatlon. I confirm that no matters have come to my attentlon in connectlon with the examination giving me cause to belleve.. 11 accountln8 records were not kept in respect of the Charlty as required by section 130 of the Act,. or 21 the accounts do not accord wlth those accounting records; or 31 the accounts do not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the form and content of accounts set out in the Charitles {Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement that the accounts 8lve a 'true and fair view which Is not a matter consSdered as part of an independent examlnation. I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examinatlon to which attention should be drawn in thls report In order to enable a proper understandln8 of the accounts to be reached. frfuj Frances Wilde FCCA Warner Wilde Ltd 4 Marigold Drive, Bi51ey, SurrÈy, GU24 95F Date: 0412112026
CHANDLER'S FORD MEfHODIST CHURCH STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2025 Unrestrlcted Doslgnated Re5trlcted Totsl funds Totsl funds funds funds funds 2025 2024 Notes INCOME Donation5 and legacles Charitable activities 154,627 2,708 1,299 62,085 12 77,201 109,512 231,840 112,220 1,299 62,085 211,135 309,561 48,791 2,237 55,686 159,595 Investment income Other income Internal organisations income 211.135 TOTAL INCOME 220,719 12 397,848 618,579 575.870 EXPENDITURE Charitable activltle5 240,013 72,076 223,806 535,895 436,479 TOTAL EXPENDITURE 240,013 72.076 223,806 535.895 436,479 NET INCOMV(EXPENDITUREI FOR YEAR BEFORE TRANSFERS 19,294 172,064) 174,042 82,684 139,391 TRANSFERS BETWEEN FUNDS 12 19.910 271,682 1291,5921 NET INCOMEI(EXPENDITUREI FOR THE YEAR 616 199,618 (117.550 82,684 139,391 GAINS/ILOSSESI ON INVESTMENTS 61 62 4,121 NET MOVEMENT IN FUNDS 678 199,618 1117,550) 82,746 143,512 TOTAL FUND BALANCES BROUGHT FORWARD 98,527 2,565.947 202,735 2,867,209 2,723,697 TOTAL FUND BALANCES CARRIED FORWARD 99.205 2,765,565 85.185 2,949,955 2,867,209
CHANDLER'S FORD METHODIST CHURCH COMPARATIVE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2024 Unre5trlrted Deslinated Restrlrted Totsl funds funds fund5 funds 2024 Notes INCOME Donations and legacies Charitable activities Investment income Other income Internal or8anisatlons income 139,555 33,791 2,237 55,686 170,006 15,0 309,561 48,791 2,237 55,686 159,595 159,595 TOTAL INCOME 231.269 344.601 575.870 EXPENDITURE Charitable activltles 249,346 20,506 166.627 436,479 TOTAL EXPENDITURE 249,346 20.506 166,627 436,479 NET INCOMEI(EXPENDITURE) FOR YEAR BEFORE TRANSFERS (18,077 120.5061 177,974 139,391 TRANSFERS BETWEEN FUNDS S,316 40,238 {45,5541 NET INCOMEIIEXPENDITUREI FOR THE YEAR 12,761 19.732 132.420 139,391 GAINS/(LOSSESI ON INVESTMENTS 4,121 4,111 NET MOVEMENT IN FUNDS 19.732 132,420 143,512 TOTAL FUND BALANCES BROUGHT FORWARD 107,167 2,546,215 70.315 2.723.697 TOTAL FUND BALANCES CARRIED FORWARD 98,527 2,565,947 202,735 2.867.209
CHANDLER'S FORD METHODIST CHURCH CHARITY NUMBER: 1127449 BALANCE SHEET AT31 AUGUST 2025 2025 2024 Notes FIXED ASSETS Tangible assets Investment5 2,727,800 33,647 2,531,580 33,585 CURRENT ASSETS Debtors Cash at bank and in hand 48,961 150,359 199,320 51,769 263.182 314,951 io CREDITORS.. amounts falling due within one year li 110.8121 {12,9071 NETCURRENT ASSErs 188,508 302.044 NET ASSETS 2,949,955 2,867,209 FUNDS l General funds Designated Restricted funds 12 12 99,205 2,765,565 85,185 98,527 2,565,947 202,735 12 TOTAL FUNDS 13 2.949,955 2,867,209 Approved by the Trustees on.. 20 + 'L 2-076 and si8ned on their behalf Chrls Goodhead Trustee 10
CHANDLER'S FORD MEfHOD15T CHURCH CASH FLOW STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2025 2025 2024 Notes NET CASH FLOW PROVIDED BY OPERATING ACTIVITIES 139.375 97,608 CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES Interest received Purchase of fixed assets Proceeds from disposal of investment5 1,299 1253.4981 2.237 22,596 NETCASH FLOW 1112,8231 122,441 NOTES TO THE CASHFLOW STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2025 1 RECONCILIATION OF NET MOVEMENT IN FUNDS TO NETCASH FLOW FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES 2025 2024 Net movement In funds for the year Interest recelved Depreclatlon Gains/losses on investment Ilncreasel I decrease in debtors IDecrea5el I Increase in credltors 82,746 11,2991 57,278 1621 2,808 12,0951 143,512 12,2371 6,580 14,1211 111,3911 134,7351 Net cash flow from operating activities 139,375 97,608 2 NET CASH FLOW MOVEMENT 2025 2022 Cash at the end of the year Cash at start of the year Decrease In cash in the year 150,359 263,182 1112,8231 263,182 140,741 122,441 3 ANALYSIS OF CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS 2025 2022 Cash at bank and in hand 150,359 263,182 150,359 263.182 11
CHANDLER'S FORD METHODIST CHURCH NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2025 I ACCOUNTING POLICIES lal Accounting conventlon The financial statements have been prepared under the Charitles Art 2011 and in accordance with Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financlal Reportlng Standard appllcable in the UK and Republlc of Ireland IFRS 1021 leffectlve I January 20191- (Charities SORP IFR5 10211. The charity has taken advantage of the provision5 in the SORP for charities applying FR5 102 Update Bulletin I not to prepare a Statement of Cash Flows. The financial statements are prepared in sterling, which is the functlonal currency of the charity. Monetary amoun15 in these financial statements are rounded to the nearest £, The charlty meets the definition of the public beneflt entlty under FRS 102. These accounts have been prepared on the ba515 of historical cost except that investments are shown at thelr market value at the end of the year, on the accruals basis to show a true and fair vlew of the Church's financial position and activities. The accounts have been prepared on the going concern basls. There are no materlal uncertainties about the Charlty's ability to continue. Ibl Fund accounting The funds held constitute: General funds are held for any purpose of the church whlch are unrestricted. Restrlcted funds are held for a narrower purpose Including those for Internal organlsatlons. Designated funds have been earmarked by the trustees for particular purposes wlthin unfestrirted funds. Detalls of each materlal fund are dlsclosed In note 12, Any fund5 may be represented by more than just cash. Icl Income All Income is Included in the Statement of Financial Actlvltles when the church becomes entitled to it, the tru5tee5 judge it probable that they wlll receive it, and the monetary value can be measured wlth sufficlent reliability. Idl Expenditure Expenditure is recognised when a liability 15 incurred. or a constructive obligation arises, that results in the payment being unavoidable. lel Grants Grants made by the Church from its own funds are recognised in full at the time of agernent or when the Church accepts that there is a legal or operational obligation to make the payment. 12
CHANDLER'S FORD METHODIST CHURCH NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2025 I ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued) In VAT Since the church is not VAT registered, all input VAT is char8ed with the expenses to which it refers. Igl Tangible fixed assets These are capltalised rf they can be used for more than one year, and individually cost at least £1,000. The freehold property Is shown at deemed historical cost. Other fixed assets are depreciated on a straight line basis over periods as set out below. Tangible flxed assets are InStially measured at cost and subsequently measured at cost or valuation. net of depreclatlon and impalrment1055es. Solar panels 30 Years On Capltol Works Equipment etc 8 years 5 years 3 year5 Ihl Investments Investments are valued In the balance sheet at market value at the year end. Investment Income Is Included In the accounts when receivable and any gains or10sses on revaluation at the year end are shown in the SOFA. 111 Debtors and prepayments Debtors include glft ald not yet recelved in respect of donatlons up to the balance sheet date. Ul Credltors Creditors include PAYE and retentlons on malor work5 substantially completed. Ikl PensSon The charity operates a defined contribution penslon scheme. Costs are allocated to the Statement of FinancSal Activitles when incurred. 2 LEGAL STATUS The charlty In unincorporated and was re8lStered on 9 January 2CK)9 with the Charity Comm155ion in England and Wale5. 13
CHANDLER'S FORD METHODIST CHURCH NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2025 3 INCOME Unre$trl¢ted Designated Restrlcted fund5 funds funds Total Total 2025 2024 DONATIONS AND LEGAaES Offerln8s Includlng glft aid Standing orders Collections and regular glvlng Gift aid recoverable 95,954 27,406 29,466 152,826 95,954 27,406 29,466 152,826 93.844 25,071 28,900 147,815 Donatlons and legacleg Donations Legacies 1,801 12 77,201 79,014 158,746 3,000 161,746 1,801 12 77,201 79,014 Total donatlons and leBacles 154,627 12 77,201 231,840 309,561 CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES Grants Fundraisin8 events Other 109,512 109,512 1,389 1,319 47,250 934 607 1.389 1.319 Total charltable actlvltles 2,708 109,512 112,220 48,791 INVESTMENT INCOME Central Finance Board Bank interest 1,828 409 450 450 Total Investment Income 1,299 1,299 2,237 OTHER INCOME Letting5 Electrlcity generotion 59,577 2,508 59,577 2,508 53,244 2,442 Total other Inrne 62,085 62,085 55,686 INTERNAL ORGANISATIONS Peter Pan Pre-school Dovetail Café Women's Fellowship Other internal organisations 164,969 36,948 4,594 4,624 164,969 36,948 4,594 4,624 119,980 32,473 4,507 2,635 Total internal or8ani5ations 211,135 211,135 159,595 TOTAL INCOME 220.719 12 397,848 618.579 575,870 14
CHANDLER'S FORD METHOD15T CHURCH NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2025 4 STAFF COSTS 2025 2024 Wages and salaries Social security costs Pension Employment allowance adlu5tment 190,179 12.317 2,853 I6,() 199,349 171,083 9,733 2,494 15,3341 177,976 Average number of staff employed during the year: 2025 2024 19 16 The above totals Include £144,03912024'. £102.0121 staff costs and 1612024.. 121 staff relating to Peter Pan Pre- School which 15 classified a church internal organlsation. No employee received emoluments of £60,000 or more durlng this year or the prlor year. The church leadership team Is made up of trustees who are unpald, and chalred by our minlster who receive5 stipend from the Winchester, E05tleigh ond Romsey Methodist Circuit. In accordance with FRS 102, volunteer time is not reco8nised in the accounts. However it is acknowledged that the church benefits greatly from all the work done by its many volunteers, enriching and expanding so many areas of our worship, service and mission. This include5 members of the Church Council Itrusteesl who kindly provide time free of char8e to oversee the church'5 operations and ensure compliance with our many obligations. 5 EXPENDITURE Unrestrlcted Designated Restrlcted funds funds funds Totsl 2025 Total 2024 Clrcuit assessment Grants and donations Property malntenance Insurance. utilities etc Staff costs DeprlatIon Other costs Administration Accountancy (independent examiners fees) Property improvements Internal organisations Internal organisations depreclation 131,284 131,284 16,378 14,504 36,717 55,310 55,698 8,390 3,123 1,218 24,677 187,016 1,580 535.895 131,284 17,724 8,720 39,274 75,964 5,000 17,396 3.435 1,140 16,378 14,504 36,717 49,298 6.012 55.698 3,869 3,123 1,218 4,521 24,677 187,016 1,580 223,806 134,962 1,580 436,479 240,013 72,076 15
CHANDLER'S FORD METHODIST CHURCH NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2025 6 ANALYSIS OF GRANTS Gift and donations made in the year totalled £16,738, of whith £1,738 was made to individuals and £15,000 to institutions. Internal organisation5 made further donations of £4,800 in the year. Gifts of £l,¢XJO or more per institution are as follows.. Mission in Britain Imethodist Church) Springboard Middle East Appeal IDECI Myanmar Appeal IDECI 7 TANGIBLE ASSETS Church land Coffee and 30 Years On EqulprnenL machlne bulldln8s Ideslgnated) screens ett (restrlcted) Total COST At beginning of year Additions Disposals At end of year 2,500.000 40,020 253,498 58,034 4,740 2,602,794 253,498 111,9721 4,740 2,844,320 111,9721 46,062 2,5{.000 293,518 DEPRECIATION At beginning of year Charge Eliminated on disposals At end of year 10,020 55,698 58,034 3,160 1,580 71,214 57,278 111,9721 116,520 111,9721 46,062 65,718 4,740 NET BOOK VALUE At end ofyear At beginning of year 2,500,000 2,500,000 227,800 30,C0 2,727,800 2,531,580 1,580 The church premises were valued at £2.5m In 2015 and th15 became the deemed cost. 30 Years On assets are the major capital works undertaken a5 part of this multl-phase refurbishment project, including 501ar panels, new boilers and a lift. 16
CHANDLER'S FORD METHODIST CHURCH NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2025 8 INVESTMENTS 2025 2024 Market value at start of the year Ad(41tlons Disposals Net gain/llossl on revaluation Market value at end of the year 33,585 52.060 122,5961 4,121 33,585 62 33,647 The Investments are held by TMCP (Trustees for Methodist Church Purposes) In a CF8 Managed Mixed Fund. 9 DEBTORS 2025 2024 Gift aid recoverable Prepayments Other debtors 39,074 4,309 5,578 48,961 49,245 2,524 51,769 10 ANALYSIS OF BANK BALANCES 2025 2024 Lloyds Bank Cash floats CAF Bank and Chapel Fund Bank balances held by internal or8anisations 93,328 200 142,683 400 17,256 39,575 150,359 68,451 51,648 263,182 11 CREDITORS: amounts falling due within one year 2025 2024 Accruals and deferred Income Other tax and social security Other creditors 8.882 1,788 142 10,812 3,848 8,846 213 12,907 17
CHANDLER'S FORD METHODIST CHURCH NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2025 12 FUNDS Funds at 01-Sep-24 Revaluation Transfers galnsllosses Funds at 31-Au8-25 Income Expendlture Restrlrted funds Internal organisations Peter Pan Pre-school Dovetail café Women's Fellowship Other internal or8anisations 44,420 4,419 3.486 903 164,969 36,948 4,594 4,624 1170.4361 113,2541 12,9271 11,9791 18.1481 125,0001 12,0001 11,0441 30,805 3,113 3,153 2.504 Total Internal organisations 53,228 211,135 1188,5961 136,1921 39.575 Winchester Eastleigh & Romsey Method15t Clrcuit Southampton Methodlst District grants 30 Years On Legacy November 2017 Specified giving 12,0041 4,8 176,962 14,0081 124,6771 1255,4001 17931 13,7281 145,756 2,215 1.536 42,641 1.422 1,547 3,739 Total restrlcted funds 202,735 397,848 1223,8061 1291,5921 85,185 Unrestrlrted funds Deslgnated funds Development fund Benevolence fund Young People's work 30 Years On Church Bulldlng 33.700 824 1,423 30.000 2.500,000 2,902 15,282 36,602 1,106 57 227,800 2,500,000 {15,0001 11.3781 {55,6981 12 2S3,498 Total designated 2,565,947 12 72,0761 271.682 2.765,565 General funds 98,527 220.719 1240,0131 19,910 62 99,205 Total unrestricted fund5 2,664,474 220.731 1312,0891 291,592 62 2,864,770 Total funds 2,867,209 618,579 1535,8951 62 2,949,955 Purposes olrestrlrtedfvnds Intemal organ154ltlons Funds held by groups reporting to the Church Councll. Winchester, Eastleigh & Romsey Methodlst Clrcult grants These are 8rant5 from Winchester, Eastleigh & Romsey Methodist Circuit towards youth worker costs. Southampton Methodlst Distrlct grants These are grant5 from Southampton Methodist Dlstrlct towards youth worker costs.
CHANDLER'S FORD MEfHODIST CHURCH NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2025 12 FUNDS Icontinued) 30 Years On Over 30 years ago, our premise5 were modernised and extended, includlng the addition of the Dovetail Café. Our multi-phase 30 Years On project ha5 the aim of updating our wonderful suite of buildings once again, to make them fit for purpose for the next 30 years. Income from the year Included the following malor grants: Biffo Award- £67.500 Southampton Methodlst District- £27,500 Legacy November 2017 Funds recelved to be spent speclflcally on local aid, youthlchildren's work and trainlng. Specified 8ivlni Funds collected on behalf of other organisations. Purposes of designotedfvnds Development fund To cover the cost of major unplanned premlse5 Cost, the balance Is set at 0.5% of bulldlngs Insurance value. Benevolence fund For giving to other charitable causes, funded by IO% of regular offerin8s income. Young People's Work Funds earmarked for mission amongst children and young people. 30 Years On Represents the net book vèlue of the assets funded by the 30 Years On project. Church Buildin8 Represents the book value of church premises. 19
CHANDLER'S FORD METHODIST CHURCH NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2025 12 FUNDS Itontinuedl Prlor year fund movements Funds at 01-Sep-21 RevaItiOn Transfers 8alns/losses Funds at 31-Aug-24 Income Expendlture Restrlrted funds Internal or8anisations Peter Pan Pre-school Dovetail café Women's Fellowship Other internal or8anisations 52,068 3,987 3.829 1,290 119,980 32,473 4,507 2,635 {121.1601 111,0411 12.8501 11,4911 16,4681 121.0001 12,0001 11.5311 44,420 4,419 3,486 903 Total internal organisatlons 61,174 159,595 136,5421 130,9991 53,228 Winchester Eastleigh & Romsey Methodist Circuit grants Southampton Methodist District grants 30 year5 On Legacy November 2017 Speclfled giving 5.0 15,CWI 10,000 166,845 iio,0001 110,2841 11,8281 12,9731 3,750 4,043 1,348 114,5551 145.756 2,215 1,536 3,161 Total restrlcted funds 70,315 344,601 1166,6271 145,5541 202,735 Unrestrlcted funds DesSgnated funds Development fund Benevolence fund Young People's work 30 Years On Church Building 18,244 792 2,179 25,000 2,500,000 15,456 14,782 33,700 824 1,423 30,000 2,500,000 114,7501 17561 15,0001 10,000 Total designated 2,546,215 120,5061 40,238 2.S65,947 General funds 107,167 231,269 1249,3461 5,316 4,121 98,527 Total unrestrlcted funds 2,653,382 231,269 1269,8521 45,554 4,121 2,664,474 Total funds 2,723,697 575,870 1436,4791 4,121 2.867,209
CHANDLER'S FORD METHODIST CHURCH NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2025 13 ANALYSIS OF NET ASSETS BETWEEN FUNDS General Designaled Restrlcted 2025 Tanglble fixed assets Investments Debtors Bank and cash Creditors 2,727,800 33,647 2,727,800 33,647 48,961 150,359 110,8121 2,949,955 48.961 61,056 110,8121 99.205 4.118 85,185 Net assets as at 31 August 2025 2,765,565 85,185 Genefal Desl8nated Restrlcted 2024 Tan8ible fixed asset5 Investments 2,530,000 33,585 1,580 2,531,580 33,585 51,769 263,182 112.9071 2,867,209 Debtor5 51,769 59.665 112.9071 98,527 8ank and cash 2.362 201.155 Credltors Net assets as at 31 August 2024 2,565,947 202,735 14 RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS Payments totallln8 £nil12024: £12,855) were made to trustees for additional services provSded to the Church by a8reement at the Church Council Meetin8. No trustees were pald any expenses durlng thls or the prlor year. 21