KENTON METHODIST CHURCH TRUSTEES REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31AUGUST 2024 Re8lStered Charlty Registration Number 1127544 Clrcult No 35136 Mlnlster Reverend Audrey BrownÈ Church Stewards Dulcinea Davies Vivien Buckland Keith Buchanan Lorna Auger Sandra Drake Douglas Anderson Grace Buchanan Janette Brown {elected Apr 20171 (elected May 2016) (elected Jan 20181 {elected March 2020) lelerted May 20191 {elected 20221 Offlcers Samuel Nortey Lorna Auger Janette Brown Treasurer Secretaryto Church Councll Safeguardin8 Officer Church Coundl Reps Angela Hook (elected Mar 20131 Grace Kwabla (elected Apr 2017) Nisha Pradeeswaran (elected Oct 20181 Page I Fund balances As at 31 August 2023the netcurrent assetsof Kenton Methodist Church was£285,93888ivingapproximately 18 months cover for expenditure. Flnancial Statements Duringthe Financial year 2023124the income from offerin8S, tax recoverable and donations were £31,1355. Additional income realised form lettin8s/rents. and other income £157.249. This shows a reduction of £4,297 from the previous year. The increase was due to additional usage of the premises by some of the hirers. The total income for the year was £308,911 that includes a bequest of £116.854. This shows an increase of £109.019 from the previous year. Total Expenditure for the year was £190,606. The assessment levied by Harrow and Hillin8don Circuit for 2023124 Financial Year was £46,140. Property related costs was £37,584 and utilities, insurance and water was £31,125. The investment of part of the total surplus funds is managed by the Central Finance Board at the Methodist Church with the aim of providing hi8h quality service, seeking above avera8e returns for lon8 term investors, while ensuring that the securities held by all its funds are in line with the ethical investment policy of the Methodist Church. The remaining surplus is held in HSBC current account to pay for expenditure incurred in the running of the services. Plans for 2024125 Church financial plans for the coming year have been prepared on the basis that effective financlal control monitorin8 of expenditure is applied so that Kenton Methodist Church would be able to build up reserves to meet any unforeseen expenditure that might arise in the future. Page 3 Trustee's Annual Report on Finance and Governance Basis of preparatlon and legal framework The Charity's annual report and accounts for the year ended 31 August 2018 have been prepared in accordance with the Charities Act 2011 and the Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice 2015 as applicable to the Financial Reporting StandardlFRSSEI 2015 KENTON METHODIST CHURCH Registration Charity Number: 1127544 Date of re8iStration 29th November 2(X)8 Main communlcation address (Church office ) Wood8ran8e Avenue. Kenton. Harrow. HA3 OXF The elected members of the of the KENTON Methodist Church are the Charity Trustees, membership bein8 made up of church office holders, Minister and representatives appointed by the church at the Annual general Meetin8. Full membership is shown as Appendix A to this report. Treasurer: Mr Samuel Nortey Nome of treasurer acted as the principal officer overseeing the day to day financial mana8ement and accountin8 for the church during the year. Independent examiner Name ond oddre55.' Mr Noel RajarGtnam,103A Malvern Avenue, Harrow HA2 9ER Investment Bankers Central Finance Board of the Methodist Church Trustees for Methodist Church purposes Page 4 Alms and or8anisation Our Mission. through the guidance of the Holy Spirit, is to build a community of faith and friendship and to offer worship and service to God in the name of Jesus Christ. The purposes of the Methodist Church are and shall be deemed to have been since the Date of Union the advancement of: a) The Christian faith in accordance with the dortrinal standards and discipline of The Methodist Church; bl Any charitable purpose for the time being of any Connexional, District, Circuit. c) local or other organisation of The Methodist Church,. dl Any charitable purpose for the time being of any Society or instrtution subsidiary or anclllary to The Methodist Church; el Any purpose forthe time bein8 of any charity bein8 a charity subsidiary or anclllary to The Methodist Church Worshipin8 God throu8h prayer, son8 and other acts of worship. The organisation and resourcing of regular public acts of worship 15 open to members of the church and non members alike. The teaching of Christianity throu8h sermons. courses and small groups. The resourcin8 of pastoral work including visiting the sick and bereaved. Promotion of Christianity through the sta8in8 of events and services. Provision of chaplaincy services to local schools, care homes and other institutions as appropriate and when able. Every Sunday mornin8 there is a service at 10.45am which includes Holy Communion once a month. Currently, there is no Youth Department at Kenton Methodist Church. There are regular meetings of the Wednesday Bible Study group, Tea and Chat on Monday afternoons, Thursday Club for women, and two other house groups. In addition to our own Sunday mornin8 worship, there are now four other Christian denominations who use our facilities every Saturday and Sunday. They also hold additional prayer and Bible study sessions each week. Kenton Methodist Church is fortunate to be able to give license to many other users of its facilities who provide many activities to the benefit of the local community. In all there are in excess of IS such groups who are made welcome to use our facilities. bringing approximately 500 people every week to our buildings. This service to the community is Page 5 a major part of Kenton Methodist Church's mission in the local area. We have a Wednesday coffee mornin8 after Bible studies for members and non members. The collections taken from the coffee mornings are donated to various charities. We also have have a Saturday morning coffee which is open to all. The donations collerted are sent to support other charitable or8anisations, such as Mercy Ship and Mary s Meals etc. Kenton Methodist Church continues to be a major contributorto the work of St. Luke'5 Hospice, the local hospice founded over 20 years ago throu8h the inspiration of many local Church groups. Public Benefit We confirm the trustees have had re8ard to the Charity Commission's guidance on public benefit. Structure. Governano and Management The 8overning document for the church is the Deed of Union119321 and Methodlst Church Act 119761 Detailed governance arrangements are outlined within the Constitutional Practice and Dlscipllne ofthe Methodist Church by order of the annual conference ICPDI. Day to day mana8ement of the church is undertaken by the Church Leadership team along wlth the Minister. The Trustees are appointed at the AGM of the church. Trustee Tralnlng Related Partles The Church is part of the Harrow and Hillingdon Circuit which is part of the London District and is also accountable to the Methodist Conference. The internal or8anisations linked to this church is the Thursday Club. Page 6 Rlsk Management The major risks have been identified and recorded by the Trustees with professional advice taken as required. There is a regular annual review process undertaken and recorded. Income and Expenditure is being monitored in total and is compared with the approved annual budget on a half yearly basis to detect trends as part of the risk management process to avoid unforeseen calls on reserrfes. Reserves Pollcy The Reserves Policy for the Church is to hold a minimum sum equivalent to 6 months average expenditure. This should be sufficient to meet any unforeseen item of major expenditure on the church buildin8 and / or to be able to continue, in the short term, funding planned activities in the event of any inability to raise the full expenses including the assessment payable to the Circuit. Page 7 Notes to the Accounts: Kenton Mothodist Church Accounting framework The financial statements have teen prepared under the Charitiès Act 2011 in accordance wilh the 2014 version of Accounting and Reporting by Charities.. talement of Recommended Practice (SORP) applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard for Smaller Entities applicable in the UK (effective from 1 January 2015)- the Charities SORP {FRSSE)- in replacement for the SORP'S 2005 version specified in its related 2008 Regulations and in accordance with the 'true and fair override, provision contained therein. 11 Public benefft •ntlty The Kenton Methodist Church meets the definition of a public benefit entity undèr FRS 102. Assets and liabilities ar8 initially r8cognised at historical cost or transaction value unless otherwise stated in the relevant accounting policy note(sl below. Basls Th8se accounts have been prepared becaus6 of historical cost except that investments are shown at their market value al the end of the year. The accwals basis has been used and trustees present accounts that show a true and fair view of the District's financial position and activities. Iv Content The financial infonnation presented is relevant. r8liabl8. comparable, and complete. Where eslimales are used these are based on experience, research. and judgement. The accounts are expressed in £Slerfing, rounded lo the nearest pound. Rounding differences should be ignored. Where the content of this year's accounts is different from that of the previous year, the comparative year's numbers have been adjusted and restated to be in the same fomiat and on the same basis. Golng concern To the best of their kn¢)wledge and belief the trustees confirm that ther6 are no material uncertainties that would call into question the District's financial viabilrty for at least 12 months from the dale of approval of these accounts. vl Income recognitlon Income is broughl into account when it is more likely than not that the economic benefit of the income will be forthcoming. No attempt is made to measure the value of services donated by volunteers. vii Expendituro This is recognised when a liability is incurred, or a constructive obligation arises, that results in the payment being unavoidable. Liabilities are recognised as soon as there is a legal or constructive obligation committing the Church lo pay out resources. xii Tangible fixed assets These are capitalised if they can be used for more than one year, and individually cosl at leasl £1000. The freehokl property is shown al cost. xlil Investmènt Prop8rt108 No propety is currently deemed to not be held for the long temi purposes of the charity. Xllll Invostmonts Investments are valued in the balance sheet al market value at the year end. Investment income is included in the accounts when reGeivable and any gains or losses on revaluation at the year end are shown in the SOFA. xlv Debtors and Credltors; Bank and Cash Debtors ar8 Staled at the amounts owed to the Church or prepaid. Creditors are initially racognised at settlement amount after any trade discounts, where normal credit temis apply. Subsequently creditors that are current liabilities are measured al the cash or other consideration expected to be paid. The liquid funds of bank balances and deposit account balances are shown al the realisablè values. XV Changes In Accountlng Policies The basis for accounting for Tangible fixed assets has been changed based on the recommendation of the Independent Examiner. Over the years Tangible fixed assets have been accounted for in the accounts on Insurance Replacement value. No depreciation was allowed for. The Independent Examiner recommended that depreclalion should be applied to the cost of Tangible fixèd. assets in the accounts. The Church Council at their meeting on 17 October 2019 agreed to adopt the Independent Examiner's recommendation to provide for depreciation in the accounts for Tangible fixed asset. Tangible fixed assets are depreciated at rates calculated to write off the cost or valuation less their residual values over their useful lives. Tangible fixed assets are depreciated at 20% on strdight line basis. 0 o ZO4ZQG)4- 02 TG)n? o Oi a i G)n Oo o) &hJ8:&%È Nam• of Church.. K•nlon M•thodl$t Chur¢h Chur¢h No 1127544 Balan¢0 Sheel as •t 31 ￿9￿81 2024 Genwal Fund (unr￿tri et•dl DesSgna R¢str1¢ End owm Totals 2023124 Totals 2022123 Fund5 Iunrestr Funds Notm to th• Accounts Fun Flx•d ABset• Church building and ot EqUIpn￿￿t Investments Total fix￿ •$$•ts 12 12 148.￿3 148.603 184.788 148,603 148.603 184,788 Curr•nt A•••ts Debtors and prepa Loans by the Churches Inv&stm•nts with TMCP Central Financo Boar Dèposits Cash 318ank and In hand rotal currnnt •$$•ts Curr•nt Ilabllltl•• Creditors (due in under 13 9.161 9.161 4,822 62.￿￿1 215.670 287.730 82,9)0 217.438 289,498 54.912 74,810 134.Y4 1.768 1,768 14 3.176 Grants payable within 2022-23 otal current li•bllltl•s rrent a5$•t￿lIabIlItIeS 3.178 131.368 284,170 1,768 285.938 Tot•1 •ss•ts l•ss ¢urrnnl Ilabllliles 432.773 1.768 316,156 Lon8 ierm Ilabllltbts Idue after more than <)ne yearl Gr8nls payable after 2018-19 Loans to the Church Net •ss•ts 432,773 1.768 434,$42 316.156 Fund$ ol th• Church General FLtrnd Iunièstricledl Designated Funds Iunrestrictedl •1 un￿StrICted Funds Restricted Funds Endowment Funds rolal Funds 432,773 432,773 314.094 432.773 1.768 314,094 2.062 1,768 432,773 1.768 434.541 316,156 Swed li 202>21J IIOTt54.7 Llnt 4. Ollovlty•&T•x Re£o¥•r. 2021124 Totsl lot•1 ColleCtk￿5 Ta* credit5 Donations Le8acv&s Tot 4nii* 461&17 217JB.19 •h16.97 3L355.1• 3135kifj i￿.75 •rne Irom L•ttiry 102V23 To¢•1 Otthany Churth Brl8ht Start Zrfker Fitness Imrnini Worll Kuntal Scho L￿vr.yO￿ d151e5 IPWID 14J61.iKI 1456&tyJ 14J17 6,WO.tX) 8Èthel E¥any*al 7th Day Ad*nt+5t Ternp￿ of Prnise ityarnlni Bhlnac￿ryltr* drnlnioh O unt Zion Romanl•n PeDtI El Sadd•l Swian N•rton J,>93a2 24.046. 11.suA) 4.95¢.00 11121.00 4.950A¥ 51.00 4tyJA) i&niJo iJ,cw. 5.157. S.lJ5. JIY21.50 19.111.LYI 4.874.ClJ 1*50. 1,150.(K+ 1.437.00 5.157. 5.135 JJ# 1.O26.QO 5A51 2m3AKI 13.514é0 157.249.10 arnw TKD Sel￿• Wedrn¥d8y Claaws Annt Pulm Fln•n 81 Gr•gorf8 C•tholk 8 1.026.ty) 5451. 2,093. 11526.60 1$7249.10 1926.K+ 13,758. 160,?41.12 01￿1 I￿￿￿* 118J09 7mO.66 I￿0￿• J07.114.14 I*Y.971.51 12 2023124 NOTES &II Kent￿1 Methothst Chyrth Llne UntestrKt¢ Re51Tkt¢ 2013124 Total 21ll2113 Totsl . Grants & Donatiws St Lukes Hosptce The Mission in Britain Fvi Methodist Homelof the Iweca Book Allowance I SP I World Mission Fund Kenton Group ol ChurchÉ Our Daily Breod Mercy 5hlp Other Ch•rlty l Total 5(kl.￿l .00 S￿. sfy). 400.00 4￿.(rf) 2(K*.IK* 200XQ 2LN>.¢￿I 21XI.IXI 095.57 895.57 4,195.57 1,948.76 5248.76 0.￿) 895.57 U#r•strirt* R•strfrt* 202V24 1022123 Totsl 9. Insurwu. U￿1111*$ • Heat & Futl LS6ht & Electrlclty Insur•nce Pr¢mltsrn Water Rate 2 Tot•1 11709.56 L195.03 5A29.54 1.791.15 31.125.28 21709.56 29,746.47 1,195.03 -2.17&17 5.429.54 5,OW.12 1.791.15 1,311.41 Ji,125.28 33,969.83 Unr•strlcl• 202a124 Ta 202Vi3 Tol•l 10. Olftc• Expenses statlonery & P05ts8e TelephonÈ & Interrot Secretsry Sundry ExpeTh5es Photocopyln8 3 Total 281.63 511.81 21711.05 281.63 352.53 511.82 489.75 22,711.05 22,460.21 1.107.36 24.6Jl.86 1,107.36 865.Tr) 24.611A6 14.167.49 om Uftrestrlcte Restrlrte 2023n4 2022123 Toul Total 11. OthÈi Empendlture Cle•nlng Oryni5t & Pianist Worship Re50u¥res Purchase ol Communion Sundry Expenses Flower Expefises WC Upgiade Waste Collectton Countil Tax LBB Bank Charges 4 Tot81 29h38.81 S.(￿.￿) 178.40 29,438AI 26237.79 s.ly￿1.￿) 178.40 70.7S 393.95 1.205.(KI 307.78 356.zl 1.893.16 1.396.42 70.75 393.95 1205. tyj 1.659.40 2,659AO 1,983.81 191.81 191.81 19,Z38.12 37.405.04 229.75 37.962.37 O.LThI 1.275.75 Expenditure From Inc & Exp Totsl Experldlture %,999.5l 91.435.23 188.434.74 O.N) 2,171.32 om 99.170.83 100.791.Iz 91.435.23 85.646.65 O.(KI 2.J71.32 IX*.606.06 186.437.77 13 2023124 Kenton M*thodlst Church 12. T3￿￿ble Flxed Assets Cost or valuation Chur¢h (non Investment) land and bulldlnqs Otherfi¥ed Other In¥*stmént land and bulldln8S (land and bulldlnyl Flxtyr•s, fft11￿$ and •qulpmènt motor ¥ehldes Total Balante bro￿ht fonvard Addition5 Revaluations l+l-I Ois Transfers ' l+/.) Balance carried forward 184,788 965 184.788 965 185,753 185.753 Accumulated depreclatl¢ Balance brov8ht lorward Depreciatlon charge for year l. flevaluations 1+1.) Disp05als l-l Transfers. l+/-I alance ¢arrled forwa Net book value Brou ht forward Carried forward 37,ISO 37.150 37.150 37.150 184.788 148.603 184,788 148,603 The"Ir3nsfers' row is for movements beiween lixed asset tateeories. Indtcate the methixl of depreciation by deletin8 the method not applicable l Also Indicate the rate 20% 14 2023124 13 Thi5 year Last year Dtbtors and prepayments 2023124 5,667 3,494 9,161 2022123 4749 Pre paid Expenditure Accrued income Total debtors and prepayments 73 4,822 Analysls of cash at bank Bank balance held in HSBCIName of bankl Bank balance held in ICFB bank) Bank balance held in Ilnt Or8anisationslName of b Total Cash and Bank 217A38 74,810 54,912 280,338 129,722 14. Analy515 of current Ilabllltles and long temi ttedltors Trade Creditors Other Credltors Total Current Llabllftles 29 2,496 68 J,176 3,560 15 Model Church Safeguarding Policy updated November 2024 APPENDIX 6a: MODEL CHURCH SAFEGUARDING POLICY Statement of Safeguarding Principles M is th8 Methodist Churth's intention lo ¥a￿e every human being as part of God's creation and the whole people of God. Al the heart ol the Melhodist communty is a deep sense of th8 pla¢e of welcom•, hospitslity and openne$5, which demonstrates the nature ol Gc*J's grace and love for all. Our church communities are called to be places where th8 transfomwtional love of God is embodied and Ilfe in all its fullness 1$ a glft. whkh is offered to all peopl6. Principles Safeguardlng is about the ￿ltin the Church tsk8s to a safor culture. Thvs means we will: promot• Ihe welfare of Children. yourKJ people and adults lo pr•v•nt abuse tr￿n o¢wring seek to prot•ct and respond well to those that have been abused. We are commltted to.. the care and nurture of, aryj respedfvl pastoral ministy with. all chlldren, young people and adults Safeguardlng and protec￿n9 al Childron. yxxing poopI8 8nd adults they are vuln•rabfe estsbli8hSng safe. cartng communtlies, wthlch provide a lovlng env6Tonment whore there 18 InfomKd vigllance as to Ihe dangers of abuse. We wlll ¢arelulty select and traln all thoso wllh any rosp(￿sIbilIty wrthin the Church. In lirn with safer recrultment principles. Including th8 use of criminal re¢ords c*eck$ through the Di8dosure and Barrfng Servlco IDBSI and The Protecting Vulnerable Grtyjps {PVGI scheme in Scotland. We VAII respond without delay lo ev&ry safeguarding cmcem. 7hthl¢h suggosts that a Chlld, young person or adult may have been harmed, working in partnernhip vlth the poll¢a arKI 8odal 8ervlces in any Inveslwatlon. We wlll seek to work with anyone who has suffered al>use. deveknping ¥*ryth thom an appropriate mini8ty of infomed pastoral caro. We wlll seek lo chahenge any abuse of powor, especially ty any￿ in a positkn) of trusL Worklng wllh the Church Safeguarding Offi¢er, wo V•ill Support risk assessment of thoso who present a safeguarding risk ￿thIn a (*urch environment. We will ensure appropriate pastoral care is offered and measure8 are taken to address identified risks Induding referral to statirtory a9￿Cles, suspension and the use ol safeguarding contr&ts. In all those princ1F￿8$. we will folk)w legrslatlon. guidance and rwnised good practice. A Model Church Safeguarding Policy Model Churth Safeguarding Policy updated November 2024 Safeguarding Children. Young People and Vulnerable Adults Policy for Kenton M•thodlst Church Purpose The purpose of the church safeguardirwj policy is to check that pr(Kedures are in place and wowde daiity about the roles and r8swns1￿'l1tse$ ol those trustgd V471h promoting thg thur¢h as a saf8 $pace for all its users. Thls Fdicy was agreed at a ChuT¢h Counol tr*ld ¢)n 09th D•¢•mhr 2024 The Mell￿d[sI Church. akin9 wlth the W*￿18 Christian community. belkryves each person has a value and dlgnity whlch comes directty from God's creation in God's tr•m image and likeness. Christians soe this a$ fulfilled by God's re-creation of u8 in Christ. AmorvJ other things, this implios a duty lo value all peoplo as boaring the image ol God and thwoforo lo proloct Ihom from hami. K•nton M•th¢)dlst Church is committed lo the ￿fegUardIng and protectlon of all chlldren, young people and adults and affimi$ that the n8eds ol vuln8rabl8 indmduals al rlsk are paramount. K•nt•n M•th¢)dlst Chur¢h recogn18es that It ha8 a particular care for all Wt￿ are vulnerabl8 whethor a8 a result of dlsab4lrt￿S or reductlon In capacities or by their situation. It is recognlsed that this in¢r8a8od vulnerabillty may be temporary or permanent and may b8 visible or invisible. but that it iJoe$ Ml dimlnlsh our humanity and our wish to affi￿ tho wfts and grac68 of 811 God'$ pwlo. Th18 poll¢y addresses the sofeguardlng of ¢hlldfen. young people and Vulnerab￿ adults. It Is intsndad to support the church In bein9 a safe SUPFrfthe and caring ￿XnrnUnty for Ch1￿Jr8n, young peoplo. vulnerablo adults. for sumvors of abuse. for (xjfffflunl￿S and for those affe(knl by al>use. K•nton M•thodlst Church recOg￿Se8 the se￿￿jS issuo of the abuse of chlldren. young peoplo arbd vulnerablo adults and re¢ognls88 that th18 may lake tho fonn of physlcal. emotlonal. Sexual. financlal, splrllual. dlscrlmlnatory, domestic or instttutlonal abuso or noglect. abuse u81ng soclal media, child sexual exploitation or human trafficking Islaveryl. It a¢knowledges the •ffecls these may have on people and their devewmenl. induding Spiritual and relkjlous development. It accepts its responsibility for ensuring that all pwlè are safe in its care and that their dignty and rlght to be hèard is malntained. It accepts Its responsibiwty to suprM)rt. h'sten to and work for healing with $urvlvors, offenders, communlties and those care them. tt takes seriousty the proTh)lion of weware $0 that each of us can reath oui full potenti81 in God's graco. K•nton M•thodlst Church commlt8 Itsew to: RESPOND without delay to any allegath￿ or cause for concern that a ¢hild or vulnerable adult may hav& been hamied or may suffer hami. whether in the ¢hur¢h or in another context. It c and Supr￿ h•r In h•r rolo, wthl¢h 08 to.. provlde suppcvt and advice lo the mlni$lw and the stswards In fulfiNing thoir roles wlth regard lo Safeguarding. ensure Ihal a surtablg, signed church saf¢guarding policy Is available at all time8 In the church. along wrth names of current safeguarding officers. nallonal helpllnas and other sultablè Information. This musl be renewed annualty. record 811 saf6guarding1$8u8s that are reported to thè thurch safeguardln9 Offi￿r, ac¢ordlng to Melhodlst safeguardlng p￿icY. promote appropriate r￿te> for roporting of con¢6m8 Identrfy and inforn those who are required lo attond safeguarding training and malnt&in record8 ol attendance. Wofk with tho cir￿11 Saf6wardiThJ Officer and Disthct Safeguardlng Officer to arrange training. attend IrainlrKJ and meetirys relatlty to the rolo work in partnership with olhers including stewards and user groups to promote good Safeguarding practke on church premise8. Thls may Include galning ￿)tten confimation that hirers of chur¢h premises am aware of the church safeguarding policy or aro u8lng an appropriate policy of thelr (Avn. cheek that safeguardirvJ is induded as an agerKla item at all Church Council meeting$ and report to lh& Chufd) Council annually. ltlsn0toppropr￿teJorshe mirtisterin postorcithorqe to holdthe(*tsrthSoftoth7rthng Offtrrole Ixcoltseof thepotential Conflict with thelrtxvn resp¢M$￿￿1tIes. Model Church Safeguarding Poliry updated November 2024 infom all those wtlh responsiiylity for recruitment, whether paid or voluntsry. of their obll9ation to folkjw safer recruitment procedures. advise the Circuit SafeguardiryJ Officer andlor Dv6trKA Safeguarding Officer of any Issues with compliance with safeguaniing training. Wicy or ￿ recruilrnenl requirements and respond promptty lo any request from them about audit of safeguarding acbvitses. Good practlce We believe that good practice means: ) All people are treated with resp8d aryj dionty. 11) Those who act on behaff of the church should not meet (Y ak￿0 wllh a child or vuknerable adult where the activty cannot bo seen unless this 1$ ne¢e$sary for pastoral reason8, in which case a written record will be mad8 and kept noting date, time and place of v￿11. ill) The thurth promisès wlll be a￿eSsed by the Church Safeguarding Officer with the property Stoward 8ndlor their representatives 8t18ast 8nnualty for safety for chihjren, young and vuherable adufts and a wiitten risk assossmonl roport wlll be gfvon annually to the Church coun￿1. This wll in¢bJde fire safety procedures. The Church Counal will conslder the extont to whlch the premises and equipm8nt are suitable or Should bo mado moro sultable. fvl Any church￿rgon￿6d transport ol chlldren. young people or vulnerabl8 8dutts ￿11 ￿ d)￿kod lo ensure thal the vehicle is suit8Lle and insured and that the driver and escort (where required) are appropriate. A record should be kept In ￿ thurch fibe lor oach drlverlcar. v) Acti￿ risk asso$smonl$ wrll be undertaken before any actlwty takes place lo minimise the rt8k of ham to those invofved. Approval will be obtained from the event18aderlmini$tsr. A written re¢ord of the assessment will be retained securety. VS) Promotlon ol safeguardlng Is recognlsed lo indude undortakSng those tasks whlch enable all God's people to Teach Ih•ir fvll potential. Churc* Coun¢il will activety consider the extent to which it 1$ su¢¢eeding ￿ this area. These thlngs are to 8af6guaTd th080 worklng with ¢hlldren. young people and those adults wl)o may be vulnerable. b) Appolntment and traSnlng of workers In the church Worker8 wlll be appointed after a satisfactory uiminal ro¢ords theck and followlng the safer rècruitment procedures of the Metrmidlst Church. Each worker will have an id8ntifi•d suporvisor who WIN meet at regular Intervals with thg worker. A record of these rneeting$ will be agreed aThl 81gned and the record kept. Each workèr wrfl bè expected io undergo 8afeguardirwJ training, within tho first 6 months of •p￿nIMent. The Other training needs of eath worker will be ¢4)nsldered ($u¢h as food hygieng. first aid and lilbng and handlirKJ). Pasloral visitors Pastoral visitors will be Sup￿yted in their role with the Provision of safeguarding training upon appointment. If thoy are undértaking tssks for T*thich a crlminal records theck would b8 required, Ihis will be undertaken prM)r to appointrnent. Model Church Safeguardin8 Policy updated November 2024 dl Guidelines for working with children, young people and vulnerablg adutts A leaflèt outfining gocrfj pradice and systèms should b& gNen to everycffie wlio works with children, young people and vulnerable adults. This leafiet shwld be revi•¥ed annually. Ecumenlcal events Vlhere e￿MenICal events happen OD church premises. safeguarding is the responsibilty of this Church Council. Events wlth chureh groups off the premises Adequate staffing. a risk assessment and notificalion of the event ￿111 be given lo the church safeguarding officer prior lo the agreement for any ev•nl or off site activity. Notification of the event will be given lo the minister in pastoral tharge. current R•vd. Audr•y D Brown• and Loma Augar If th8 acllvlty is unusual or considered to be hlgh risk Church Safeguarding Officer will contact tho Clrcuil Safeguarding Officer in order thal it can b8 ratir￿d or any 9￿rieS ralsed. g) Other groups on church pr•ml#e$ Where the bullding18 hired for outside use. the Chur<* Safeguarding Officer 8hould be InfO￿ed. The Church Saf&guardlng Officer wiif keep the re¢