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
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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
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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 ag￿ernent or when the Church
accepts that there is a legal or operational obligation to make the payment.
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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.
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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 In￿rne
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
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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
Depr￿latIon
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
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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,C￿0
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.
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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
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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.
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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
RevaI￿tiOn
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.
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