KENTON METHODIST CHURCH TRUSTEES REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31AUGUST 2025 Reglstered Charity Registration Number 1127544 Clrcult No 35136 Mlnister Reverend Audrey Browne Church Stewards Dulcinea Davies Vivien Buckland Keith Buchanan Lorna Au8er Evelyn Roberts Dou8las Anderson Grace Buchanan Janette Brown (elected Apr 20171 (elected May 20161 {elected Sep 20241 {elected March 2020) {elected May 20191 lelected 20221 Officers Samuel Nortey Lorna Auger Janette Brown Mike Smith Angela Lowers Treasurer Secretary to Finance & Property Safeguarding Officer Administrator Property Officer Church Councll Rep$ Angela Hook {elected Mar 20131 Grace Kwabla {elected Apr 2017} Nisha Pradeeswaran (elected Oct 20181 Page l of 15
KENTON METHODIST CHURCH TRUSTEES REPORT Report for the year ending on 31 August 2025 Introduction As a Methodist Church in England, Kenton Methodist Church comes underthe auspicesof the Methodist Church of Great Britain, whose 8overnin8 body is the Methodist Conference. The authority by which the conference acts is laid out in the Methodist Church Act 1976. Since September 2006, Kenton Methodist Church has been part of the Harrow and Hillingdon Circuit in the London District. Aims and organisation Kenton Methodist Mission Statement is 'Our Missions, throu8h the guidance of the Holy Spirit, is to build a community of faith and friendship and to offer worship and serrflce to God in the name of Jesus Chri5t'. Review of the year Income trends Church income is primarily drawn from the Sunday collections and Gift aid tax credits / lettings income paid by the external users of the buildin8. The rental income relates to the hire of the church halls to over 20 8roups In the community and the church flat. Expenditure trends The major c05t is in relation to the assessment paid to the Circuit (Harrow and Hillin8donl. This amounts to 22.03% of the total General Fund Expenditure. The Circuit assessment was £46,140 same a5 last year. A significant amount of the Circuit assessment is used to pay the district asses5mÈnt, stipends. and related costs to Ministers. The other major expenditure includes lettings and property related cost5 amountin8 to £84.204 an increase of £46,619 from the previous year. This was due to major building works and the replacement of the church boilers. The utilities and Insurance costs were £25.728 a redurtion of £5,397 from the previous year. Fund balances As at 31 August 2025 the net currentassets of Kenton Methodistchurch were £279,370giving approximately 16 months cover for expenditure. Financial Statements During the Financlal year 2024125 the income from offerings, tax recoverable and donations were £34,167. Additional income realised form lettings/rents, and other income £139,227. This shows a reduction of £18,021 from the previous year. The decrease was due to losin8 some of the hirers who use the premises for their activities. The total income for the year was £177,727. This shows a decrease of £131.265 from the previous year. Total Expenditure for the year was £211.230. Page Z of 15
The assessment levied by Harrow and Hillingdon Circuit for 2024125 Financial Year was £46,140. Property related costs was £84,204 and utilities. insurance and water was £25,728. 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 high quality service. seeking above average returns for long term investors, while ensuring that the securitie5 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 runnin8 of the services. Plans for 2025126 Church financial plans for the comin8 year have been prepared on the basis that effective financial control monitoring 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 of 15
Trustee's Annual Report on Finance and Governance Basis of preparation and legal framework The Charitrfs 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 Prartice 2015 a5 applicable to the Financial Reportin8 Standard IFRSSEI 2015 KENTON METHODIST CHURCH Registration Charity Number: 1127544 Date of registration 29th November 2008 Main communication address (Church Office) Woodgrange Avenue. Kenton, Harrow, HA3 OXF The elected members ofthe of the KENTON Methodist Church are the Charity Trustee5, membership bein8 made up of church office holders, Minister and representatives appointed by the church at the Annual general Meeting. Full membership Is shown as Appendix A to this report. Treasurer: Mr Samuel Nortey Name of treasurer acted as the principal officer overseein8 the day to day financial management and accounting for the church during the year. Independent examiner Nome ond oddress.. Mr Noel Rojarotnom,19 Deane Avenue. Rulslip, Horrow HA4 6SP Investment Bankers Central Finance Board of the Methodist Church Trustees for Methodist Church purposes Page 4 of 15
Aims and organisation 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 deerned to have been since the Date of Union the advancement of.. al The Christian faith in accordance with the doctrinal standards and discipline of The Methodist Church; bl Any charitable purpose for the time being of any Connexional, District, Circuit. c) local or other or8anisation of The Methodist Church: dl Any charitable purpose for the time being of any society or institution subsidiary or ancillary to The Methodist Church; el Any purpose for the time being of any charity being a charity subsidiary or ancillary to The Methodist Church Worshiping God through prayer. son8 and other acts of worship. The organisation and resourcin8 of regular public arts of worship is open to members of the church and non-members alike. The teaching of Christianity throu8h sermons. courses and small 8roups. The rewurcing of pastoral work includin8 visrting the sick and bereaved. Promotion of Christianity through the sta8in8 of events and seplices. Provislon of chaplaincy services to local schools, care homes and other institutions as appropriate and when able. Every Sunday morning there 15 a sep4ice at 10.45am which includes Holy Communion once month. Currently. there is no Youth Department at Kenton Methodist Church. There are re8ular meetin85 of the Wednesday Bible Study 8roup, Thursday Club for women, and two other house groups. In addition to our own Sunday morning worship, there are now SIX 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 it5 facilities who provide many activities to the benefit of the local community. In all there are in excess of 15 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 a major part of Kenton Methodist Church's mission in the local area. Page 5 of 15
We have a Wednesday coffee morning after Bible studies for members and non-members. The collections taken from the coffee mornings are donated to various charities. We a150 have a Saturday morning coffee which is open to all. The donations collected are sent to support other charitable organisations, such as Mercy Ship and Marfs Meals etc. Kenton Methodist Church continues to be a major contributor to the work of St. Luke's Hospice, the local hospice founded over 20 years ago through the inspiration of many local Church groups. Public Benefit We confirm the trustees have had regard to the Charity Commission's 8uidancÈ on public benefit. Structure. Governance and Management The 8overnin8 document for the church is the Deed of Union119321 and Methodlst Church Act119761 Detailed governance arrangements are outlined within the Constitutional Practice and Discipline of the Methodist Church by order of the annual conference ICPDI. Day to day mana8ement ofthe church is undertaken bythe Church Leadership team along with 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 organisations linked to this church is the Thursday Club. Page 6 of 15
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 ExpenditLtre 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 reserves. Reserves Pollcy The Reserves Policy for the Church is to hold a minimum sum equivalent to 6 months average expenditure. This should bÈ sufficient to meet any unforeseen item of major expenditure on the church building and l or to be able to continue. in the short term, funding planned activities in the event of any inability to raise the full expense5 including the assessment payable to the Circuit. Page 7 of 15
MODEL CHURCH SAFEGUARDING POLICY Statement of Safeguarding Principles 11 is the Melhodisl Church's intenti)n to value every human being as part of God's ¢reotion and the whole people of God. At the heart of the Methodist communty is a deep sense of the pla¢e of welcome, hospitslity and openness, which denKJnslrales the nature of God's grace and love for all. Our church communities are called to be places where Il Iransformalional love of God 1$ embodied and lrfe in all ils fullness is a grfl. which is offered to all wple. Principles Safeguarding 15 aboul the aCtn the Church lakes lo Fyomote a safer cullure. This means we will.. promote the welfare of children. young people and adults work lo pr•v•nt abuse from occurring seek lo protect and respond well lo those Ihal have been abused. We are committed lo.. the care and nurture of, and reSlIu1 pastal ministy vAth. all children, young people and adulls safeguarding and Fyolecling all children. young people and adults when they are vuln•ralJe e$tabli$hing safe. caring ¢ommunilies, whh provide a lovirwJ environment where there is informed vigilance as to the dangers of al$0. We will carefully select and train all those wlh any responsibility within the church, in line with safer recruilmenl principles, iluding the use of criminal reccds checks through the Disdosure and Barring Service (08S) and The Protecting Vulnorable Grcwps (PVG) scheme in Scotland. We will respond without delay lo every safeguarding corn, which suggests that a child, young person or adult may have been harmed. wthing in parlnership with the police and social services in any inve$ligalion. We will seek lo work with anyo who ha$ suffered abuse. developing with Ihem an appropriate ministry of informed pastoral ca. We will seek lo challenge any abuse of power, esk)ecially by anyone in a position of trust. Working with the Church Safeguar(ling I)Ffer. we support risk assessment of those who present a safeguarding risk vthhin a church environment. We wll ensure appropriate pastoral care is offered and measures are taken to address idenlrfied risks indudiNJ referral to 5talulory agencies. suspension and the use of safeguarding contracts. In all these principles. we wll follow legislation. guitlanee and recognised good practice. Page 8 of 15
A Model Church Safeguarding Policy Safeguarding Children, Young People and Vulnerable Adu5 Policy for.. Kenton Methodist Church Purposg The purpose of the church safeguarding poltcy is lo check that prrKedures are in place and provide clarity about the roles and responsibilrties ol those trusted with promoling Ihe church as a safe space for all its users. Thi5 policy was aged at a Church Council held on 15 Octobor 2025 The Melhodisl Church. along with the whole Christian community. believes each person has a value and dignity which comes direcdy from God's creation in God's own image and likeness. Christians see this as fulfilled by God's re<realion of us in Christ. Among other things, this implies a duty lo value all people as bearing the Image of God and therefore lo prole¢t them from harm. Konton Methodlst Church is committed lo the safeguarding and proleclion of all children, young people and adults and affirms that the needs of vulnerable indivKduals al risk are paramount. Konton M•thodlst Church recognises Ihat il has a partKular care fof all who are vulnerable whether as a result of disabilitS or reduction in CaPacitS or by their situation. It 1$ re¢ognised that this Increased vulnerability may be temporary or permanenl and may be visible or invisible, bul that il does not diminish our humanty and our wish to affirm the gffts and graces of all God's peopl8. This policy addre55e5 the safeguarding of Children. young peorAe and vulnerable adu115.11 is intended lo support the church in being a safe supportNe and cariThJ community for children, ywng people. vulnerable adults. for Survivors of abuse. for communities and for Ihose affected by al)u$e. Kenton Methodlgt Chur¢h re¢ty3nises the serious issue of the abuse of children, young people and VUlnerae adults and fecognises that this may take the form of physical. emotional, sexual, financial, spiritual, discriminatory. domesti¢ or institutnal abuse or n¢gle¢t. abuse using social media. child Sexual exploilalion or human trafficking Islavery). It a¢knOedgeS the effects these may have on peOe and Iheir development, induding spiritual and religious developmenl. 11 accepls ils reswnsibility for ensuring that all people are safe in ils care and Ihal their dignity and right to be heard is maintained. It aecepts ils responsibility to support, listen lo and work for healing wlh survNors, offenders, communities and those who care about them. 11 lakes seriously the promotn of welfare so that exh of us can reach our full potent1 in God's grace. Kgnton Meth¢xllst Church commits rtsew to: RESPOND without delay lo any allegation or cause for cOrM that a child or vulnerable adult may have been harmed or may suffer hami, whether in the church or in another context. It Page 9 of IS
commits ilseff to challenge the abuse of power of anyone in a position of trust. IMPLEMENT the Methodist Church Safeguarding Policy. govemmenl legislation and guidance an(5 safe practice in the circuit and in the churches. PROVIDE sUPPOrt. advice and training for lay and ordained people to ensure that people are ¢lear and confident about their roles and responsibilities in safeguarding and w)moling the welfare of Children. young people and adults who may be vulnerable. AFFIRM and give thanks for those who work with children. young people and vulnerable adults and also acknowledge the shared responsibility of all of us for safeguarding children. young people and vulnerable adults are on our premises. Church Council Legal responsibility for safeguarding re51s wrth the memters of the Church Coun¢il. The safeguarding OffeT sh¢)uld be a mernr of the Clwrch cou11 or have the right to attend al least annually to report on implementatw)n of the safeguarding policy. whe an Indfvidual ¢overs the rote in moffj Ihan one location. they must be ae to cover the a¢tivities identified in the relevant role outline and be facilitated to attend meetings lo report on safeguarding in each locallon. Kenton Method18t Church appoints Mrn Janette Brown Church Safeguarding (Adults) and Mr• J•n•tte Brown Church Safeguarding offr Ichildrenl and Suplrts her in her role. which is to.. provlde support and advice lo the minister and the stewards in fuffilling their roles with regard lo safeguarding. ensure that a sullable, signed church safeguardin9 poly is available at all limes in the church. along with names of current safeguarding officers, national helplines and other Suitable infcKm81ion. This musl be renewed annually. record all safeguarding issues Ihal are reported lo church safeguarding offKer. accordirvJ lo Melh¢xlisl safeguardiThJ Fdicy. promote appropriate roules ft)r retM)rting of concems entfy and inform those who are required lo attend safeguarding training and maintain records of attendance. Work th Ihe Circuit Safeguarding Offer a1 Dislricl Safeguarding off8T to arrange training. attend training and meetings rdabng to the role It Is not oppropfit7tefor the minister in postornlrhorqe toholdthe Chwchsufeguording Offirr01e becou5eof the potentiol¢onflict wirh theirown responsibilrties. Page 10 of IS
work in partnership with olhws induding stewards and user groups lo promote good safeguarding practice on church premises. This may indude gaining written confirmation that hirefs of church premises are aware of the church safeguarding policy or are using an appropriate policy of their own. che¢k that safeguarding is induded as an agenda item at all Church Council meetings and report to the Chur¢h Council annually. inform all those with responsibility for recruitfnenl. whether paid or voluntary. of their obligation lo follow safer recfuitsnent procedures. advise the Circurt Safeguarding Officer andlor District Safeguarding Officer of any issues with compliance with safeguarding training. poly or safer recruilmenl requirements and respond promptly lo any request from them about audit of safeguarding activities. al Good practic• We believe that good practice means: il Al people are treated with respect and dignty. il) Those who act on behalf of the church should not meet or work ak)ne with a child or vulnef8tAe adult where the xtivity canTh)t be seen unless this is reSsary for pastoral reasons. in which case a wrilten record will be made and kept rvJling date, time 8nd place of iii) The ¢hurGh pffjmise$ wll be assessed by the Church Safeguarding off81 with the property steward andlor their representatives al least annually for safety for children. young people and vUlrable adulls and a writien risk assessmenl repcvt will be given annually lo the Church Cour•1. This will indude fire safety edUreS. The Church Council will consider the extent lo whth Ihe premises and equipment are suitable or should be made more suitable. l Any church-organised trans[ of children, young people or vulnerable adults will be checked lo ensure that the vehide is suitable and insured and Ihal Ihg driver and escort {where required) are appropriate. A record sh)ukl be kept in the ¢hur¢h file for each driverlcar. v) Aclivity risk assessments will be undertaken before any aclivty lakes place to minimise the risk of harm lo those involved. Approval will be obtained from the event leaderlminisler. A yItten recixd of the assessment will be taIned securety. vi) Promotion of safeguarding is recognised lo indude undertaking those tasks which enable all God's peopbe lo reach their fvll potential. The Ch¥Jrch Council will actively consider the exlenl to which it 15 succ&ding in this area. These things are lo safeguard those working wilh children. young [Ople and those adults who may be vulnerable. Page 11 of Is
b} Appointment and training of workers in the Church Workers will be appointed after a satisfactory criminal records check and following the safer recrurtmenl procedures of the Melhodisl Church. Each worker will have an idenirfied supervisor who will meet at regular intervals with the worker. A red of these meelings will be agreed and signed and the record kept. Each worker will be expected to undergo safeguarding training, within the first 6 months of appoinlmenl. The other training need5 of each worker will be considered {such as food hygiene, first aid and lrfb'ng and handling). cl Pastoral visitors Pastor81 visitor5 will be supported in Iheir role with the provision of safeguarding training upon appoinlmenl. If they are undertaking tasks for which a criminal records check would be required, this will be undertaken prior to appointment. dl Guldglines for worklng wilh children, young pP1a and vulnorable adults A leaflet outlining good practice and syslem5 sfvjuld be given lo everyone who works with children, young people and vulnerable adults. This leaftet should be revWel annually. •) E¢umènl¢al events Where ecumenical event$ happen on ¢hur¢h pwmises. safeguarding 1$ the responsibility of Ihl$ Church Coun¢ll. Events with church groups off the premi$?$ Adequate staffing. a risk assessmenl and nolrficalion of Ihe event wll be given to the church safeguarding officer prior lo the agreement for any event or off sile activity. Nolrficalion of Ihe event will be given to the minister in pasloral charge, current Rovd. Audi•y D Brown• and Lorna Aug•r If the activity is unusual or considered lo be high risk the Church Safeguarding Officer will contact the Circuit Safeguarding oifKer in (Kder that it can be latifd or any queries raised. 91 Othèr groups on church pr•mis•8 Where the building is hired for outside use. the Church Safeguarding Officer sIuld be infomied. The Church Safeguarding Offer will keep the rec(Yds and lake advice as appropriate from the Circuit Safeguarding Offttr. h) Complaints procedure There Is a formal complaints procedu within the Methtsjist Church. whth allows ¢oncerns to be raised about actnS or behaviwr by a member or offw of the Church. In addition. employed staff will be subject lo relevant contractual wocedures. All comFlaints will be responded to wilh care. diligence and impartialrty. A complaint should be addressed to the superintendent mintsler. the Revd. Dr. Lynlla Conradie, •rnail: lynita.conradi•@rn8thodist.org.uk. If a complaint is made lo another person it should be referred to the superintendent. Meetings Mll be arranged with the person making the complaint Page 12 of 15
and, usually, the person against whom the complaint has been made, in an attempl lo resolve it. If the complaint is against the superintendent. il should be sent lo the Dislrict Chair. Ihe Revd. Faith Nyota and Revd. Dr. Jonathan Dean, Room 406. Methtsjisl Central Hall. Westminster, Slorey's Gale. London SW1 H 9NH telephor." 020 3880 1388 Safeguarding officers must be informed of any complaint or issue relating lo the potential abuse of children, young people or adults who may be vulnerable. They will support prompt action to respond lo the cireumslanees of any safeguarding concern, whether or not any party involved wishes to make a formal ¢0Ma•nI through the Methodist Chsjrch. Reviow This policy will be reVWed annually by Ihe Church Councl. Next review date.. AUrnn Church Councll Moetlng (October 2026) 11 Dèflnltlon of Key Tgrms i) A child is anyone who has not yel feached Iheir ehteenth birthday. ill Vulnerable adults.. any adult aged 18 or over who, owing to disability, mental function. age or illness or traumatic circumstan¢e$. may rt be able lo take care or protect Ih8mselves. Illl Safeguarding.. prole¢ling children. young people or vulnerable adults from maltreatment.. prevenllng impairment of their alth arKi ensuriry safe and effective care. Iv) AdulV¢hild protection is a part of safeguarding and promling welfare. This refers lo I activity. which 15 undertaken lo wolect children, young peo andlor adults who are suffering or are al risk of suffering Snifan1 ham. indud1 neglect. vl Abuse and neglect may occur in a family. a community an instilulion. 11 may be perpelraled by a person or peTsons known lo the child. young person or vulnerable adult or by strangers.. by an adult or by a child. It may b8 an inftiction of harm or a failure lo prevent harm. vi) Worker.. anyone working 1h children or vulnerable adults in the name of K•nton Mothodlst Church, whether in a paid or voluntary capacty. Signed.. . Chair of Church Council Rovd Audrey D Brown• Dated.. Wednesday 1 sth Octobw 2025 Page 13 of 15
Data Privacy Policy- KENTON METHODIST CHURCH I. YOUR PERSONAL DATA- What is it? Personal data relates to a living individual (the "data subject") who can be identified from that data. Identification can be by the information alone or in conjunction with any other information in the data controllerfs possession or likely to come into such possession. The processing of personal data is Boverned by the General Data Protection Re8ulation Ithe GDPRI. 2. WHO ARE WE? KMC Ithe Church) is the daia controller (contact details below.) This means that it decides how your personal data is processed and for what purpose. 3. HOW DO WE PROCESS YOUR PERSONAL DATA? The Church complies with its obligations under the GDPR by keepin8 personal data up to date,. bv storing and destroying it securely; by not collecting or retainin8 unnecessary data,. by protectin8 personal data from loss, misuse, unauthorised access and disclosure and by ensuring that appropriate technical measures are in place to protect personal data. We use your personal data for the followin8 purposes". To maintain the Church Membership list. To maintain the Pastoral Contact5 list. To inform you of Church news, event5 and activities. To maintain the Envelope scheme, for those who belong to it. To maintain the list of Building Lettin8S. 4. WHAT IS THE LEGAL BASIS FOR PROCESSING YOUR PERSONAL DATA? Explicit consent of the "data subject" so that the Church can keep you infomed about new5, events and activities. Any proce55in8 is carried out by the Minister, Pastoral Secretary, Church Council Secretary and the Church Administrator. The processing relates only to Church Members. adherents and their partners. There is no disclosure to a Third Partv. 5. WHAT DATA DO WE HOLD? Your name Your address Your landline or other telephone number provided. Your email address where you have provided one. Current infomation is stored at a number of locations on personal computers or memory sticks which 15 held in secure locations that are password protected or held in Paper format. We do not retain infomation about your personal bank from which you may pay your offering. 6. SHARING YOUR PERSONAL DATA Your personal data will be treated as strictly confidential and will only be shared with members of the Pastoral committee. the Minister and Administrator. Similarly, members may not share the personal data of other members with third parties. Page 14 of 15
- HOW IONG WILL WE KEEP YOUR PERSONAL DATA? We will keep your data for as long a5 you are a Member or Adherent of Kenton Methodist Church and for one year after. 8 YOUR RIGHTS AND YOUR PERSONAL DATA Unless subject to an exemption under the GDPR. you have the following ri8hts with re5ped to your personal data=. The right to request a copy of your personal data which the Church holds. The right to request that the Church correct5 any personal data if it is found to be incorrect The right to request that your personal data be erased where it is no longer necessary for the Church to retain such data. The right to withdraw your consent to the use of your data at any time. The right to request that the dala controller provide the data subject with his/her personal data and where possible, to transmit that data directty to another data controller. (known as the right to data portability), where necessary. The right, where there is a dispute in relation to the accuracy or processing of your personal data, to request a restriction be placed on further processin8. The right to object to the processing of personal data. The right to lodge a complaint wlth the information commi55ionerf5 office.
- FURTHER PROCESSING If we wish to use your personal data for a new purpose, not covered by this Data Protection Notice, then we will provide you with a new notice explaining the new use, prior io commencing the processing and Setting out the relevant purposes and processing Conditions. Where and whenever necessary, we will seek your prior consent io the new processing. io. CONTACT DETAILS To exercise all relevant ri8ht5, querie5 or complaint please in the first Instance contact the Church Admlnlstrator.. Office.. 020 8907 8755 Email.. secfelary@kentonmethodist.or8.uk Page 15 of 15
Notes to the Accounts: Kenton Methodist Church Accounting framework The financial slalemenls have been prepared under the Charities Act 2011 in accordance with the 2014 version of Accounling and Reporting by Charities.. tatement of Recommended Practice (SORP) applicable lo charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reportin9 Standard for Smaller Entities applicable in the UK {effeclive from 1 January 2015)- the Charities SORP {FRSSEI- 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 PublSc bonefit entSty The Kenton Methodist Church meels the definition of a public benefit entity under FRS 102. Assets and liabilities are initially recognised al historical cost or transaction value unless otherwise staled in the relevant accounting policy note(s) below. Basls These accounts have been prepared because of historical Cost except that investments are shown at their mark6t value at the end of the year. The accruals basis has b8en used and trustees present accounts that show a true and fair view of the District's financial position and activities. Iv Content The financial information presented is relevant, reliable, comparable, and omplele. Where eslimales are used these are based on experience, research, and judgement. The accounts are expressed in £Sterling, rounded to the nearest pound. Rounding differences should be ignored. Where the content of Ihis year's ac¢ounls is different from Ihat of Ihe previous year, the comparative year's numbers have been adjusted and restated to be in the same fomial and on the same basis. Golng concern To the best of their knowledge and belief the Iruslees confirm that there are no material uncertainties that would call into qLJeslion the District's financial viability for at least 12 months from the dale of approval of these accounts. vl Income recognition Income is brought into account when it is more likely than not that the economi benefit of thè income will be forthcoming. No attempt is made to measure the value of services donated by volunteers. vii Expenditure 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 to pay out resources.
xii Tangible fixed assets These are capitalised if they can be used for more than one year. and individually cost at least £1000. The freehold property is shown at cost. xlll Investment Propertl•s No property is currently deemed to nol be held for the long tem purposes of the charity. Xiiii Investments Inveslmenls are valued in the balance sheet at market value at the year end. Inveslmenl income is included in the accounts when receivable and any gains or losses on revaluation al the year end are shown in the SOFA. xlv Debtor8 and Cr•ditors; Bank and Cash Debtors are stated al the amounts owed to the Church or prepaid. Creditors are initially recognised al setllem8nt amount after any trade discounts, where nomial credit lem)s apply. Subsequently creditors that are current liabilities are measured at the cash or other consideration expected to be paid. The liquid funds of bank balances and deposit account balances are shown at the realisable values. XV Changes in Accounting 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 Replac&menl value. No depreciation was allowed for. The Independent Examiner recommended that depreciation should be applied lo the cost of Tangible fixed. assets in the accounts. The Church Council al 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 as56ts are depreciated at rates calculated to writ8 off the cost or valuation less their residual values over their useful lives. Tangible fixed assets are depreciated at 20% on straight line basis.
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Namo of Church: K•nton M•thodist Church Church Mo 1127544 Bal•nc• Sheet as •t J1 AffjU•t 2025 n•r•l Fund {Unr•strS ctsdl D•sSona R¢strl¢ End owm Totsl8 2024rd5 Total• 2023r24 Funds lilnfe8tr Ictedl Funds Not• to th• Fun counts Flx•d A$et• Church building and oth Eouipmant Investments Total flx•d •ss•ts 12 12 121.669 121.669 148.603 121,669 121. 14a,603 Curr•nt A•s•t• Debtors and prepan Loans by Ihe Churches Investments wilh TMCP Cenlral FinancÉ Board De oslls Cash at Bank and in hand Tot•1 currnnl •ss•ts Curr•nt Il•blllll•• Creditors (du• In und8r ar Grants payable wilhin 2022-23 oral current Ilabllltle5 rr•nl •ss•tsni•bllltl•s 13 16.737 16.737 9,161 169,5S4 108,470 294.761 169.554 110.843 297,134 2,373 2,373 217.438 289.499 14 17.764 17.764 17.764 276,997 17.704 279.370 3,560 285,939 2.373 Tot•1 •ss•ts l•$$ ¢tsminf Il•bllhl•$ 2,373 401,040 434.542 Lon8 term li•billlles Idut fier rnowe th•n one Grants pa able aller 2018-19 Loans 10 the Church Net •ss¢ls 398,666 2,373 401,040 434.542 Funds of th• Church General FurHI Iunrestricteél Dèsignated Funds Iunreslridedl l Unrestrkl•d Funds Reslficled Funés Endowment Fund5 Tol•l Funds 398.666 398,666 432.773 398.666 2.373 432.773 1.768 2.373 390,866 2.373 4111.039 434.541 Srd Church Treasurer
1014-IS IIOTES4-7 Olfethp &T•xAu¥¢r. Totsl Colknions Tax uedlts Donathin¥ Legacies Tot 2gJ91.75 10.77&03 23J91.75 2715 I16.97 OA om $4.167.7• 34.161.n JLJS5.16 20?Y24 T•¢ Totsi bEthin¥Chw¢h Br+¢ht Start ZLKer Fhne$s 511rnminiW¢rtd LItn8ar-v INAMD LlntD•nclne orthel Ev•h8tltsl 14.sJi.r .000. 5.740. S.Y40.1K* 6JtsJ. I2.00 1.4YO.00 1.470. 2431&1 IU32A) IlJ3Z.00 Temp of Pr•ise Jayèmifii bhattath•ry¥b• Bldmintvn Club Mouhl 21on RcmJn+aD Penti El Sathjal Salan N8rtan 8CA Kurr H•ryow TKD Scbjol Wedno8d•yCkqs8•1 pul FIMn St Gr•g0rf• CalholbE S CCLC N•rul Eb•n Ez•i 4950.00 ni.50 1,142.IN 5.385.00 4,OZ7.0 5,157.00 5,135.0) 417.0 W6.OD 5851AI 1093A 9LIKI OAI 939.QO I431.81 139J27AI 1.939. 14,532.11 139227AI 26.60 157249.10 Toi Oth•v hl¢Qm 43JIJO 110.J•6.91 InJ7Ug 1418.30 177.nu9 M991.17
2023124 NOTES 8-11 Kent(m Metho¢Nst Church RtS¢ricte 2024125 Totsl 2023124 8. Grants & •ti$ St Lukes Hospiee The Mission in Britaln F MÈthodist Home for the All We Book Allowance I SP I World K4i55ion Fund Kenton Group of Chw¢ Our Dally Bre•d Mercy Shlp other Charity 5fy).(YJ 5rf1.c¥) }.( S. KI. 5ts).ts) 5rA).tKI SO0.{ S. 200.IKI I.00 895.57 4.J95.57 573.23 O.W $73.23 573.2J 3.873.23 J.JOO.(K Unr¢ork R•5tr1rte 2014125 2023124 Totsl He•1 & Fuel L44ht & Electrlclty Insuian¢e Premlum W•ter Aate 2 Trt41 I1.6.86 905.17 5,615.41 IIZO.73 25,728.17 17.IX•fj 22,709.S6 9.1? 1.195.03 5,615.41 5,429.54 2,120.7a 1,791.15 15.728.17 31,125.28 U•r•strkt• 2024125 Tot 2013124 Tot•1 10. Office EMpens•s D•n•t•d Statlonery & Postage Telephone & ifiternèt Secretary Sundry Expenses Phoio¢opyln8 3 Total 253.97 463.07 10.0ts.29 251.97 281.63 463.07 511.82 10.028.29 21,711.05 903.27 li.66 X)3.27 1,107.36 I1.6fIl 24,611.86 00 2024125 Tot41 1021124 Tot•1 11. Oth•v Ewndttur• Cleanint OrB•ni5t & Plan15t Worship Resources Purchase of Communio Sundry Expense5 Flower f ¥penses WC Up8rade Wèste Collection ouncil Tax LBB ank Char8e5 4 Total 30.752.19 3.6fy). 258.47 30,752.19 29N38.81 I.6. 258.47 278.40 70.75 891.76 393.9$ I.270. 1305.00 891.76 ox 3.0.71 3.Im71 1659.40 189.15 ¥7.28 189.15 191.81 39.970.28 39238.lz 0.00 1370. Expendlture Frwn In£ & Exp Totll ExpendTrture 79.377.05 IX+,CW.73 209.385.n o.ts) 1,843.23 81.220.28 99,170.83 IX1,Ci73 91.435.23 O.CKI I3.13 211219.01 190,606.06
2024125 Ktnton Methodlst Chur(h 12. Tanglble Flxed Assets Cost or valuation Otherllxed Church (non Investment) land and bylldln Other non InTn5trnent land and b¥Sldlny Investment prOrtIeS (land and Incbudl Flxtwe5, ffttbS and qulpment hldes Tot•1 lantè knuiht lorward Additions Revèluatlon51+1.1 Di5Pgsals l-l Transfers ' l+/.) Balance carrled lorward 148.603 148.603 152.087 152,087 Accumulated dtpreclatlon Balance brought forward Depreciation char e for year l-l Revaluations 1*1.1 Disposa151-1 Transfers. l+/-I Batance carrbtd forward Net book valut Brought forward CarTred forward 30A17 30N17 aoA17 30J17 148,603 121.669 148.603 121.669 The'transfers" row 13 lor movement5 between fixed asset categories. Indicate the method of deprec¢ation by deleiing the method noi appllcable l A150 indicats the rate 20%
2024125 13 Llne Thls year Last year Debtors and prepayments 2024125 10.684 6.453 2023124 4749 Pre paid Expenditure Accrued income Receipi in Advance Totsl debtors and prepayments 73 16,737 4,822 An?tysis of cash at bank Bank balance held in HS8CIName of bank) Bank balance held in (CF8 bank) Bank balance held in Ilnt Or8ani5ationslName of b Total Cash and Bank 110I43 74,810 54,912 169,554 280,397 129,722 14. Analysls of current Ilabllltles and lonl term ¢redltors Trade Creditors 17764 2,496 680 3,176 Total Current Uabllltles 17,764
Dedaratlon DECLARATIONS Tr•asuf•r I confim Ihal l prepared the accounls from the Lrfthe ChLth that IW I1110 811 fund$ urbjtr Ihe control of th$ Church Couwl. SvJnalure of Tfeasuror Dale NAM8 Sarn+ Nortey l FC Addrèss 2 Cws Ckjm . LcNS)n NW9 7NT Pr•s•ntatlon to th• Church Councll M••ting lor approval. I confifrn th8t the Accounts re. or 11 be.FeS0nl to Ihe Chlwch Ccwnril Meelirg on were approvwj. 151012025 Snature ol th? Chair of th8 meelir Nam• of tha Chalr of rne¢tiry Ind•pondent Ex•mln•r'• R•port to lh• Tru¥t••8 of th• KENTON IIJETHODIST Church Thls Rewrt Js on fv Chwth lor Ihe yew &131. A[1 2025 RMp•ctlv• r••pon#lbllltl•4 ol Tru•t•M and Ex•mln•r The Church's truslees a resrrf)nsible lor th8 the accounts The Church's Truslees consklar ih8t an audit li not requlred for IhL8 ar uNJsr sad)n 144 01 the Charilw Act 201111 Ctsrititis Act) arK1 Ihai an iThJèp8ndènt examlnation 18 n••d8d. 11 Is my respS1b11ty to.. examine th• acecthts uThJ8r S&5n 145 of ts Chantin Ad 2011,. lo folh)w the pmc•dur&s 18hl in gryon ty t1 Charity cornm1ssp under SeCtn 14515Xbl of tha Charities xt.. aTrJ stat• whtlher p8rfKular matters to my attenn.
KENTON METHooisf CHURCH Basls of Indendent Ex•mlnerfs Report My examinalK)n was carrd out in aCCLvrf 7Mth ts gereral threctK)ns 9iven by the Charily Commission. An examination incleS a rewvwol Ihe accountirKJ rwds kepl by tl charFty aThJ a compartson of arlthts w85entl wth te rernrds. It also tludeS cork%thralJn rrf any unusual riems or dtsck)swes the accourts. arKI seekirKJ ewat)8t f as Trusl88s corwThrrtJ any SLKh mall5. The woc&Jure5 Jrtaken ¢k) prowje all the edee that %wJukl be r•quir8d in an audrt and conseguenuy is gi¥n a5 10 ¥th•Ir at£OLthts presenl a Irue and tsir vwf and Ihe Iwrt is lirnted lo IIK>se matters set out in SIaler tk)w. Independent Examlner's Statement In Connection with my examlnalion. no matter has come to my attentlon.. 111 whSch gives me reasonable cause lo bd*ve Ihal in any material respect the fequlremenls.. . lo keep accounting fewds In aCCOTdance SeC1t 130 of the Charilitis Acl 2011. . to prepare occounts occcrfd with th8 accounting records and comply with the have not been mel.. or 121 lo whlth. In my oplnlon. altentiw should be drnwn In ordw lo ènable a proper undèrstanding of Name Slgnalure Relevant Profes$lonal qu8lrfl¢alknn or bthjy Address Hpg SR Dale 20