WEMBLEY PARK LANE METHODIST CHURCH
(Registered Charity No: 1127552)
TRUSTEES REPORT and
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2025
SUPERINTENDENT MINISTER
The Revd. Kido Baek
10 Kingsway, Wembley
HA9 7QR
BANKERS
HSBC UK
THE PEAK, 333 VAUXHALL BRIDGE ROAD LONDON SW1V 1EJ
TREASURER
Diana Kokoa-Armoo
2 Walford Road
Uxbridge, UB8 2NF
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER
Myrnel Abdullahi
3 Stapenhill Road Wembley, HA0 3JF
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WEMBLEY PARK LANE METHODIST CHURCH
TRUSTEES’ REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2025
| CONTENTS | |
|---|---|
| Page | |
| Trustees Report | 3-9 |
| Statement of Financial Report | 10 |
| Notes | 11-14 |
| Assets & Liabilities | 15 |
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WEMBLEY PARK LANE METHODIST CHURCH
TRUSTEES’ REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2025
Governance
The governing body of the Methodist Church is the Conference which meets once every year. The authority under which the conference acts is given by the Methodist Church Act 1976.
Wembley Park Lane Methodist Church whose incomes exceed £100,000 for the year ended 31[st] August 2025 were required to register with the Charity Commission. The 2006 Charities Act came into force in November 2006. Our registered charity number is 1127552 following registration with the charity commission and the filing of the accounts for previous years.
Wembley Park Lane Methodist Church is one of four churches in the Wembley Circuit, which in turn is a part of the London District of the Methodist Church and is a registered charity number 117552.
The Managing Trustees of the church are:
Minister:
Revd. Kido Baek
Church Stewards:
Mr Joseph Kingsley-Nyinah
Mrs Kim Davis
Mrs Beryl Anderson
Mr Lloyd Payne
Mr Joseph Hagan
Church Secretary:
Mrs Jennifer Daley
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WEMBLEY PARK LANE METHODIST CHURCH
TRUSTEES REPORT (Continued) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2025
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TRUSTEES:
The full list of Trustees who served during the year were as follows, the Trustee who was deceased before the end of the year is marked with an asterix (*):
Revd Kido Baek Linda Stanley-Robinson Gloria Parnell Lloyd Payne Joseph Hagan Adeyemi Fasogbon Gerry Davis Basil Solomon Kim Davis Donald Palmer Hazel Cameron Ethlin Virtue Adrian Perry Roy Stanley Maxine Mentore Anna Kingsley-Nyinah Joeseph Kingsley-Nyinah Beryl Anderson Diana Kokora-Armoo Justin French*
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WEMBLEY PARK LANE METHODIST CHURCH TRUSTEES REPORT (Continued) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2025
________
Objectives and Activities
The governing body of the Methodist Church is the Conference, which meets annually. The authority under which the Conference acts is given by the Methodist Church Act 1976.
The Church is governed by the Methodist Church Act 1976, the deed of Union and the Model Trusts of the Methodist Church and the Constitutional Practices and Discipline and all Charity Law of the United Kingdom.
The charitable objectives of the Wembley Park Lane 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 doctrinal standards and the discipline of the Methodist Church;
-
(b) Any charitable purpose for the time being of any Connexional, District, Circuit, local or other organisation of the Methodist Church;
-
(c) Any charitable purpose for the time being of any society or institution subsidiary or ancillary to the Methodist Church;
-
(d) Any purpose for the time being of any charity being a charity subsidiary or ancillary to the Methodist Church.
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WEMBLEY PARK LANE METHODIST CHURCH TRUSTEES REPORT (Continued)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AGUST 2025
Objective & Activities (Continued)
Wembley Park Lane Methodist Church runs a Sunday School for children up to the age of 18 when they leave school for university/job; provides crèche space for toddlers in an adjoining chapel, which enables the parents to listen to Sunday worship
There are two worship groups who meet on Tuesday and Wednesday mornings and this has been running for several years.
The church provides space to Daniels Den, a parent and toddler charity working to promote family life through the running and developing of safe and engaging parents and toddler groups every Tuesday morning.
The Wembley Boys & Girls Association runs their activities weekly on a Friday.
Worship and Communication with Members
Church services are held weekly on a Sunday. Finance & Property meetings are held quarterly, which consists Minister, Finance & Property Secretary, Senior Steward plus 2 other Stewards, Property Steward, Treasurer to cover any repair and maintenance of the church property together with attached flat, and a report of up to date finance and any outstanding liabilities.
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WEMBLEY PARK LANE METHODIST CHURCH TRUSTEES REPORT (Continued)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2025
The Trustees confirm that they have complied with their duties under Section 17 of the Charities Act 2011 to have due regard to the Charity Commission’s guidance on public benefit. The charity’s services directly support the public benefit by providing opportunities for worship, pastoral care, and spiritual growth. The Church serves the wider community through outreach initiatives, including support for those in need, community events, and partnerships with local charities. The Church provides a welcoming space for social connection, moral guidance, and personal wellbeing, contributing to the cohesion and resilience of the community. All activities are undertaken with the aim of promoting compassion, inclusion, and service to others, in accordance with our charitable objectives.
Achievements & Performances
The Church has spent £38,502.11 to refurbish the flat attached to the church, which was previously occupied by the Caretaker. This has now been privately rented and managed by Estate Agents at a rental income of £1,700, less Agents fee of 10% per month.
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WEMBLEY PARK LANE METHODIST CHURCH TRUSTEES REPORT (Continued)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AGUST 2025
Investments
The surplus funds on the General Current Account is transferred periodically to an investment instant access account, which is operated via the Central Finance Board (CFB) of the Methodist Church, with net interest added to the funds monthly. The CFB account is used to cover the Church’s Circuit Assessment for the year, and any other expenses relating to the upkeep of the church premises. The church also has an ‘unrestricted’ bequest fund held by Trustees for Methodist Church Purposes (TMCP), with interest, minus Administration fee’ paid monthly into the CFB account.
The charity aims to maintain reserves sufficient to cover 6-12 months of operating costs, including property maintenance, utilities, and service and ministry expenses.
Risk Management:
The Church undertakes a review of the risk management policy and the Trustees are made aware of this during Church Council meetings, i.e.
-
Trustees Responsibilities
-
Members and Mission
-
Resources People and Property
-
Financial
-
Legal
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WEMBLEY PARK LANE METHODIST CHURCH TRUSTEES REPORT (Continued)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2025
Financial Review:
These accounts have been prepared on the Receipts and Payments basis in accordance with section 133 of the Charities Act 2011. This means income and payments are recorded when received or paid, not when owed or due. The Charities SORP (FRS 102) accruals basis does not apply.
Revd Kido Baek 29/12/2025
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WEMBLEY PARK LANE METHODIST CHURCH
| WEMBLEY PARK LANE METHODIST CHURCH | WEMBLEY PARK LANE METHODIST CHURCH | WEMBLEY PARK LANE METHODIST CHURCH | WEMBLEY PARK LANE METHODIST CHURCH |
|---|---|---|---|
| RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS ACCOUNT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2025 |
|||
| GENERAL FUNDS | NOTES | 2024/2025 | 2023/2024 |
| COLLECTIONS/DONATIONS | 1 | 36901.20 | 33178.79 |
| TAX RECOVERIES UNDERGIFT AID | 8463.22 | 5973.00 | |
| CONTRIBUTIONS FROM CHURCH GROUPS | |||
| INTEREST & INVESTMENT INCOME | 2 | 2940.77 | 4307.19 |
| PROPERTY LETTINGS | 3 | 60976.83 | 54752.02 |
| OTHER RECEIPTS | 4 | 7789.66 | 6707.99 |
| SUB TOTAL - GENERAL FUNDS | 117071.68 | 104918.99 | |
| COLLECTIONS RECEIVED FOR | 5 | 517.10 | 1684.71 |
| EXTERNAL ORGANISATIONS | |||
| TOTAL RECEIPTS | 117588.78 | 106603.70 | |
| PAYMENTS | |||
| CIRCUIT ASSESSMENT / SHARE | 42000.00 | 30000.00 | |
| REPAIRS, MAINTENANCE | 6 | 47622.68 | 21461.88 |
| CARETAKING AND CLEANING | 11400.00 | 15069.23 | |
| CHURCH FLAT COUNCIL TAX | 1678.35 | - | |
| WATER/REFUSE CHARGES | 1872.44 | 3428.16 | |
| INSURANCE | 4339.68 | 4969.72 | |
| FUEL AND ELECTRICITY | 9093.82 | 33396.79 | |
| TELEPHONE | 753.36 | 680.64 | |
| ORGANIST | 7 | 1680.00 1500.00 |
- |
| DONATIONS - P.L.M.C | 8 | 750.00 | |
| PUBLICITY/POST/PRINTING/STATIONERY | 9 | 1325.69 | 939.96 |
| OTHER PAYMENTS | 10 | 8831.88 | 6531.99 |
| SUB TOTAL - GENERAL FUNDS | 132097.90 | 117228.37 | |
| COLLECTIONS PASSED TO | 11 | 559.10 | 1684.71 |
| EXTERNAL ORGANISATIONS | |||
| TOTAL PAYMENTS | 132657.00 | 118913.08 | |
| NET RECEIPTS/ ( PAYMENTS) FOR YEAR | -15068.22 | -12309.38 | |
| GENERAL FUND BALANCES B/F | 106478.72 | 118788.10 | |
| 91410.50 | 106478.72 | ||
| Transfers to ext orgn outstanding | -42.00 | ||
| Benevalent Fund Held | -2845.03 | -2444.18 | |
| TOTAL GENERAL FUNDS AS AT 31 Aug | 88565.47 | 103992.54 |
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WEMBLEY PARK LANE METHODIST CHURCH
| WEMBLEY PARK LANE METHODIST CHURCH | WEMBLEY PARK LANE METHODIST CHURCH | WEMBLEY PARK LANE METHODIST CHURCH | WEMBLEY PARK LANE METHODIST CHURCH | WEMBLEY PARK LANE METHODIST CHURCH | WEMBLEY PARK LANE METHODIST CHURCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NOTES TO ACCOUNTS FOR YEAR ENDED |
31.08.25 | 31.08.24 | |||
| 1 | COLLECTIONS | ||||
| SUNDAYCOLLECTIONS- Envelopes | 12864.26 | 12057.50 | |||
| -Cash | 4011.98 | 3253.53 | |||
| - Bank | 20024.96 | 17867.76 | |||
| TOTAL | 36901.20 | 33178.79 | |||
| 2 | INTEREST & INVESTMENTS | ||||
| TMCP | 457.50 | 525.22 | |||
| CFB INTEREST | 2483.27 | 3781.97 | |||
| TOTAL | 2940.77 | 4307.19 | |||
| 3 | LETTINGS | ||||
| CAR PARKING | |||||
| DANIELS | 4680.00 | 3960.00 | |||
| EVENT PARKING | 1300.00 | 5300.00 | |||
| KHAN AS | 240.00 | 480.00 | |||
| KI LOND LOGI LTD | 2600.00 | - | |||
| PARKBEE | 3413.47 | - | |||
| PARKINGEYE | 3652.78 | - | |||
| PARKING SPACE E | 715.00 | 780.00 | |||
| PHOTOMARKET | 660.00 | 540.00 | |||
| WHSDENTAL | 780.00 | 130.00 | |||
| YOURPARKING SPACE | 8.00 | 376.00 | |||
| SUBTOTAL | 18049.25 | 11566.00 | |||
| HALL HIRE | |||||
| BOKYE E | - | 500.00 | |||
| CAMERONJ | - | 187.50 | |||
| CARE4CALAIS | - | 100.00 | |||
| CHURCH FLAT | 2821.00 | - | |||
| DIVINECHRISTIANCHURCH | 14673.12 | 8700.00 | |||
| FOODCYCLE | 3025.00 | 2435.00 | |||
| JBJBESPOKE(BRAZALIAN F) | 5810.00 | 11176.02 | |||
| LB BRENT | - | 2325.00 | |||
| LORD'SVINEYARD | 4162.50 | 3400.00 | |||
| OCHERE Mercy | - | 420.00 | |||
| STCHRISTOPHERSCHOOL | 300.00 | 800.00 | |||
| WEMBLEYCIRCUIT | 2600.00 | 5200.00 | |||
| YOUNGROOTS | 9535.96 | 7942.50 | |||
| SUB TOTAL | 42927.58 | 43186.02 | |||
| - |
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| LETTINGS TOTAL | 60976.83 | 54752.02 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | OTHER RECEIPTS | ||
| BENEVOLENCE FUND | 540.85 | 584.77 | |
| BOOKS | 66.00 | 85.50 | |
| FUNERALS/WEDDINGS | 3122.25 | 4833.50 | |
| SUNDRIES | 4060.56 | 1204.22 | |
| TOTAL | 7789.66 | 6707.99 | |
| 5 | COLLECTIONS FOR EXTENAL ORGANISATIONS |
||
| ACTON FOR CHILDREN | 223.10 | 229.89 | |
| DEMENTIA UK | 172.00 | - | |
| REVSONIA HICKS | - | 700.00 | |
| REV NIGEL WRIGHT | 122.00 | - | |
| ST LUKE'SHOSPICE | - | 338.84 | |
| SAVILLE FUNERALS | 3772.25 | - | |
| SAVILLE FUNERALS | -3772.25 | ||
| WEMBLEYCIRCUIT | - | 415.98 | |
| TOTAL | 517.10 | 1684.71 | |
| 6 | REPAIRS /MAINTENANCE | ||
| BOILERSERVICE | - | 676.83 | |
| CHURCH FLAT REFURBISHMENT | 38502.11 | - | |
| DOOR LOCK | - | 120.00 | |
| DRAIN | 505.00 | - | |
| ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION | 4601.88 | 1081.20 | |
| FIRESYSTEMS | 471.60 | 424.80 | |
| FRIDGE | - | 120.00 | |
| GARDEN | 1726.24 | 1260.84 | |
| HONOURSBOARD | 240.00 | - | |
| KEYS CUTTING | 54.96 | 55.71 | |
| LIFT MAINTENANCE | 479.72 | 465.76 | |
| LIGHTINGTEST | 300.00 | - | |
| MISCELLANEOUS | 73.77 | 84.66 | |
| MULTI MEDIA | 102.00 | - | |
| TOILETRIES | 187.10 | 416.08 | |
| TV LICENCE | 169.50 | 159.00 | |
| WASTECOLLECTION | - | 120.00 | |
| WATERCONNECTION | 208.80 | - | |
| TOTAL | 47622.68 | 4984.88 | |
| 7 | ORGANIST | 1680.00 | - |
| TOTAL | 49302.68 | 4984.88 | |
| 8 | CHURCH'S DONATIONS TO CHARITIES |
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| FSPD/MINISTERS' HOUSING | 1500.00 | 750.00 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| TOTAL | 1500.00 | 750.00 | |
| 9 | PUBLICITY/POST/PRINTING | ||
| BOOKS | 586.04 | 123.37 | |
| PHOTOCOPIES/PRINTING POSTAGE/STATIONERY |
739.65 | 816.59 | |
| TOTAL | 1325.69 | 939.96 | |
| 10 | OTHER PAYMENTS | ||
| BANKCHARGES | 229.33 | 262.68 | |
| BBGA | 2000.00 | - | |
| BENEVOLENCE FUND | 140.00 | 900.00 | |
| CCLI | 1226.48 | 1166.10 | |
| CHAIRS | 1229.76 | - | |
| CHURCH ANNIVERSARY | - | 219.66 | |
| CHURCH TV | - | 599.98 | |
| COMMUNION MEAL | 750.00 | - | |
| FUNERALS &WEDDINGS (Stewards/Refund) | 810.00 | 1984.50 | |
| HONORARIAN DONATIONS | 500.00 | 500.00 | |
| LOVE& CARE FUND | 365.00 | - | |
| NIGEL WRIGHT | 178.00 | ||
| ORGAN/PIANOTUNING | 1014.00 | 382.50 | |
| SUNDRY EXPENSES | **389.31 ** | 516.57 | |
| TOTAL | 8831.88 | 6531.99 | |
| 11 | DONATIONS TO OTHER ORGANISATIONS | ||
| ACTON FORCHILDREN | 265.10 | 229.89 | |
| DEMENTIAUK | 172.00 | - | |
| REVSONIA HICKS | - | 1115.98 | |
| REV NIGEL WRIGHT | 122.00 | - | |
| SAVILLE FUNERALS | 3772.25 | - | |
| SAVILLE FUNERALS | -3772.25 | - | |
| ST LUKE'SHOSPICE | - | 338.84 | |
| TOTAL | 559.10 | 1684.71 | |
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| 12 | COLLECTION FOR OUTSIDE ORGANISATION | ||
| STILL TO BE PASSED | |||
| ACTION FORCHILDREN | - | 42.00 | |
| TOTAL | - | 42.00 | |
| 13 | BENEVOLENT FUND | ||
| BALANCE B/F | 2444.18 | 2759.41 | |
| RECEIPTS* | 540.85 | 584.77 | |
| PAYMENTS* | -140.00 | -900.00 | |
| BALANCEC/F | 2845.03 | 2444.18 | |
| * These figures are shown under "other receipt"s and"payments" |
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| STATEMENT OF ASSETS & LIABILITIES | STATEMENT OF ASSETS & LIABILITIES | STATEMENT OF ASSETS & LIABILITIES |
|---|---|---|
| ~~a~~ | ~~a~~ | ~~a~~ |
| ~~a~~ | ~~a~~ ~~ee~~ |
~~a~~ |
| SUMMARY OF BALANCES IN HAND AS AT ~~a~~ ~~es~~ |
31.08.25 ~~a~~ ~~es~~ ~~ee~~ ~~Gn~~ |
31.08.24 ~~a~~ ~~es~~ |
| ~~I~~ | ~~ee~~ ~~I~~ ~~Gn~~ |
~~I~~ |
| GENERAL FUND ~~I~~ ~~a~~ ~~a~~ |
88565.47 ~~I~~ ~~Gn~~ ~~a~~ ~~es~~ |
103992.54 ~~I~~ ~~a~~ |
| BENEVOLENT FUND - ~~a~~ ~~ee~~ ~~a~~ |
2845.03 ~~a~~ ~~ee~~ ~~es~~ |
2444.18 ~~a~~ ~~ee~~ |
| ~~a~~ | ~~es~~ | |
| Amounts due to outside Organisations ~~a~~ ~~es~~ |
~~es~~ ~~es~~ |
42.00 ~~es~~ |
| TOTAL FUNDS HELD ~~a~~ |
91410.50 ~~es~~ |
106478.72 |
| ~~es~~ ~~a~~ |
~~es~~ ~~es~~ |
~~es~~ |
| ~~a~~ | ~~es~~ | |
| SUMMARY OF HOW FUNDS ARE HELD ~~a~~ |
~~es~~ | |
| CASH BOOK ACCOUNT | 13653.79 | 15126.00 |
| T.M.C.P. Endowment Fund | 10500.00 | 10500.00 |
| C.F.B. | 67256.71 | 80852.72 |
| TOTAL FUNDS HELD | 91410.50 | 106478.72 |
……………………………………….. =
Diana Kokora-Armoo Honorary Treasurer 09/12/2025
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WEMBLEY PARK LANE METHODIST CHURCH
(Registered Charity No: 1127552)
TRUSTEES REPORT and
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2025
SUPERINTENDENT MINISTER
The Revd. Kido Baek
10 Kingsway, Wembley
HA9 7QR
BANKERS
HSBC UK
THE PEAK, 333 VAUXHALL BRIDGE ROAD LONDON SW1V 1EJ
TREASURER
Diana Kokoa-Armoo
2 Walford Road
Uxbridge, UB8 2NF
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER
Myrnel Abdullahi
3 Stapenhill Road Wembley, HA0 3JF
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WEMBLEY PARK LANE METHODIST CHURCH
TRUSTEES’ REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2025
| CONTENTS | |
|---|---|
| Page | |
| Trustees Report | 3-9 |
| Statement of Financial Report | 10 |
| Notes | 11-14 |
| Assets & Liabilities | 15 |
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WEMBLEY PARK LANE METHODIST CHURCH
TRUSTEES’ REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2025
Governance
The governing body of the Methodist Church is the Conference which meets once every year. The authority under which the conference acts is given by the Methodist Church Act 1976.
Wembley Park Lane Methodist Church whose incomes exceed £100,000 for the year ended 31[st] August 2025 were required to register with the Charity Commission. The 2006 Charities Act came into force in November 2006. Our registered charity number is 1127552 following registration with the charity commission and the filing of the accounts for previous years.
Wembley Park Lane Methodist Church is one of four churches in the Wembley Circuit, which in turn is a part of the London District of the Methodist Church and is a registered charity number 117552.
The Managing Trustees of the church are:
Minister:
Revd. Kido Baek
Church Stewards:
Mr Joseph Kingsley-Nyinah
Mrs Kim Davis
Mrs Beryl Anderson
Mr Lloyd Payne
Mr Joseph Hagan
Church Secretary:
Mrs Jennifer Daley
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WEMBLEY PARK LANE METHODIST CHURCH
TRUSTEES REPORT (Continued) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2025
________
TRUSTEES:
The full list of Trustees who served during the year were as follows, the Trustee who was deceased before the end of the year is marked with an asterix (*):
Revd Kido Baek Linda Stanley-Robinson Gloria Parnell Lloyd Payne Joseph Hagan Adeyemi Fasogbon Gerry Davis Basil Solomon Kim Davis Donald Palmer Hazel Cameron Ethlin Virtue Adrian Perry Roy Stanley Maxine Mentore Anna Kingsley-Nyinah Joeseph Kingsley-Nyinah Beryl Anderson Diana Kokora-Armoo Justin French*
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WEMBLEY PARK LANE METHODIST CHURCH TRUSTEES REPORT (Continued) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2025
________
Objectives and Activities
The governing body of the Methodist Church is the Conference, which meets annually. The authority under which the Conference acts is given by the Methodist Church Act 1976.
The Church is governed by the Methodist Church Act 1976, the deed of Union and the Model Trusts of the Methodist Church and the Constitutional Practices and Discipline and all Charity Law of the United Kingdom.
The charitable objectives of the Wembley Park Lane 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 doctrinal standards and the discipline of the Methodist Church;
-
(b) Any charitable purpose for the time being of any Connexional, District, Circuit, local or other organisation of the Methodist Church;
-
(c) Any charitable purpose for the time being of any society or institution subsidiary or ancillary to the Methodist Church;
-
(d) Any purpose for the time being of any charity being a charity subsidiary or ancillary to the Methodist Church.
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WEMBLEY PARK LANE METHODIST CHURCH TRUSTEES REPORT (Continued)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AGUST 2025
Objective & Activities (Continued)
Wembley Park Lane Methodist Church runs a Sunday School for children up to the age of 18 when they leave school for university/job; provides crèche space for toddlers in an adjoining chapel, which enables the parents to listen to Sunday worship
There are two worship groups who meet on Tuesday and Wednesday mornings and this has been running for several years.
The church provides space to Daniels Den, a parent and toddler charity working to promote family life through the running and developing of safe and engaging parents and toddler groups every Tuesday morning.
The Wembley Boys & Girls Association runs their activities weekly on a Friday.
Worship and Communication with Members
Church services are held weekly on a Sunday. Finance & Property meetings are held quarterly, which consists Minister, Finance & Property Secretary, Senior Steward plus 2 other Stewards, Property Steward, Treasurer to cover any repair and maintenance of the church property together with attached flat, and a report of up to date finance and any outstanding liabilities.
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WEMBLEY PARK LANE METHODIST CHURCH TRUSTEES REPORT (Continued)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2025
The Trustees confirm that they have complied with their duties under Section 17 of the Charities Act 2011 to have due regard to the Charity Commission’s guidance on public benefit. The charity’s services directly support the public benefit by providing opportunities for worship, pastoral care, and spiritual growth. The Church serves the wider community through outreach initiatives, including support for those in need, community events, and partnerships with local charities. The Church provides a welcoming space for social connection, moral guidance, and personal wellbeing, contributing to the cohesion and resilience of the community. All activities are undertaken with the aim of promoting compassion, inclusion, and service to others, in accordance with our charitable objectives.
Achievements & Performances
The Church has spent £38,502.11 to refurbish the flat attached to the church, which was previously occupied by the Caretaker. This has now been privately rented and managed by Estate Agents at a rental income of £1,700, less Agents fee of 10% per month.
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WEMBLEY PARK LANE METHODIST CHURCH TRUSTEES REPORT (Continued)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AGUST 2025
Investments
The surplus funds on the General Current Account is transferred periodically to an investment instant access account, which is operated via the Central Finance Board (CFB) of the Methodist Church, with net interest added to the funds monthly. The CFB account is used to cover the Church’s Circuit Assessment for the year, and any other expenses relating to the upkeep of the church premises. The church also has an ‘unrestricted’ bequest fund held by Trustees for Methodist Church Purposes (TMCP), with interest, minus Administration fee’ paid monthly into the CFB account.
The charity aims to maintain reserves sufficient to cover 6-12 months of operating costs, including property maintenance, utilities, and service and ministry expenses.
Risk Management:
The Church undertakes a review of the risk management policy and the Trustees are made aware of this during Church Council meetings, i.e.
-
Trustees Responsibilities
-
Members and Mission
-
Resources People and Property
-
Financial
-
Legal
8
WEMBLEY PARK LANE METHODIST CHURCH TRUSTEES REPORT (Continued)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2025
Financial Review:
These accounts have been prepared on the Receipts and Payments basis in accordance with section 133 of the Charities Act 2011. This means income and payments are recorded when received or paid, not when owed or due. The Charities SORP (FRS 102) accruals basis does not apply.
Revd Kido Baek 29/12/2025
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WEMBLEY PARK LANE METHODIST CHURCH
| WEMBLEY PARK LANE METHODIST CHURCH | WEMBLEY PARK LANE METHODIST CHURCH | WEMBLEY PARK LANE METHODIST CHURCH | WEMBLEY PARK LANE METHODIST CHURCH |
|---|---|---|---|
| RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS ACCOUNT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2025 |
|||
| GENERAL FUNDS | NOTES | 2024/2025 | 2023/2024 |
| COLLECTIONS/DONATIONS | 1 | 36901.20 | 33178.79 |
| TAX RECOVERIES UNDERGIFT AID | 8463.22 | 5973.00 | |
| CONTRIBUTIONS FROM CHURCH GROUPS | |||
| INTEREST & INVESTMENT INCOME | 2 | 2940.77 | 4307.19 |
| PROPERTY LETTINGS | 3 | 60976.83 | 54752.02 |
| OTHER RECEIPTS | 4 | 7789.66 | 6707.99 |
| SUB TOTAL - GENERAL FUNDS | 117071.68 | 104918.99 | |
| COLLECTIONS RECEIVED FOR | 5 | 517.10 | 1684.71 |
| EXTERNAL ORGANISATIONS | |||
| TOTAL RECEIPTS | 117588.78 | 106603.70 | |
| PAYMENTS | |||
| CIRCUIT ASSESSMENT / SHARE | 42000.00 | 30000.00 | |
| REPAIRS, MAINTENANCE | 6 | 47622.68 | 21461.88 |
| CARETAKING AND CLEANING | 11400.00 | 15069.23 | |
| CHURCH FLAT COUNCIL TAX | 1678.35 | - | |
| WATER/REFUSE CHARGES | 1872.44 | 3428.16 | |
| INSURANCE | 4339.68 | 4969.72 | |
| FUEL AND ELECTRICITY | 9093.82 | 33396.79 | |
| TELEPHONE | 753.36 | 680.64 | |
| ORGANIST | 7 | 1680.00 1500.00 |
- |
| DONATIONS - P.L.M.C | 8 | 750.00 | |
| PUBLICITY/POST/PRINTING/STATIONERY | 9 | 1325.69 | 939.96 |
| OTHER PAYMENTS | 10 | 8831.88 | 6531.99 |
| SUB TOTAL - GENERAL FUNDS | 132097.90 | 117228.37 | |
| COLLECTIONS PASSED TO | 11 | 559.10 | 1684.71 |
| EXTERNAL ORGANISATIONS | |||
| TOTAL PAYMENTS | 132657.00 | 118913.08 | |
| NET RECEIPTS/ ( PAYMENTS) FOR YEAR | -15068.22 | -12309.38 | |
| GENERAL FUND BALANCES B/F | 106478.72 | 118788.10 | |
| 91410.50 | 106478.72 | ||
| Transfers to ext orgn outstanding | -42.00 | ||
| Benevalent Fund Held | -2845.03 | -2444.18 | |
| TOTAL GENERAL FUNDS AS AT 31 Aug | 88565.47 | 103992.54 |
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WEMBLEY PARK LANE METHODIST CHURCH
| WEMBLEY PARK LANE METHODIST CHURCH | WEMBLEY PARK LANE METHODIST CHURCH | WEMBLEY PARK LANE METHODIST CHURCH | WEMBLEY PARK LANE METHODIST CHURCH | WEMBLEY PARK LANE METHODIST CHURCH | WEMBLEY PARK LANE METHODIST CHURCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NOTES TO ACCOUNTS FOR YEAR ENDED |
31.08.25 | 31.08.24 | |||
| 1 | COLLECTIONS | ||||
| SUNDAYCOLLECTIONS- Envelopes | 12864.26 | 12057.50 | |||
| -Cash | 4011.98 | 3253.53 | |||
| - Bank | 20024.96 | 17867.76 | |||
| TOTAL | 36901.20 | 33178.79 | |||
| 2 | INTEREST & INVESTMENTS | ||||
| TMCP | 457.50 | 525.22 | |||
| CFB INTEREST | 2483.27 | 3781.97 | |||
| TOTAL | 2940.77 | 4307.19 | |||
| 3 | LETTINGS | ||||
| CAR PARKING | |||||
| DANIELS | 4680.00 | 3960.00 | |||
| EVENT PARKING | 1300.00 | 5300.00 | |||
| KHAN AS | 240.00 | 480.00 | |||
| KI LOND LOGI LTD | 2600.00 | - | |||
| PARKBEE | 3413.47 | - | |||
| PARKINGEYE | 3652.78 | - | |||
| PARKING SPACE E | 715.00 | 780.00 | |||
| PHOTOMARKET | 660.00 | 540.00 | |||
| WHSDENTAL | 780.00 | 130.00 | |||
| YOURPARKING SPACE | 8.00 | 376.00 | |||
| SUBTOTAL | 18049.25 | 11566.00 | |||
| HALL HIRE | |||||
| BOKYE E | - | 500.00 | |||
| CAMERONJ | - | 187.50 | |||
| CARE4CALAIS | - | 100.00 | |||
| CHURCH FLAT | 2821.00 | - | |||
| DIVINECHRISTIANCHURCH | 14673.12 | 8700.00 | |||
| FOODCYCLE | 3025.00 | 2435.00 | |||
| JBJBESPOKE(BRAZALIAN F) | 5810.00 | 11176.02 | |||
| LB BRENT | - | 2325.00 | |||
| LORD'SVINEYARD | 4162.50 | 3400.00 | |||
| OCHERE Mercy | - | 420.00 | |||
| STCHRISTOPHERSCHOOL | 300.00 | 800.00 | |||
| WEMBLEYCIRCUIT | 2600.00 | 5200.00 | |||
| YOUNGROOTS | 9535.96 | 7942.50 | |||
| SUB TOTAL | 42927.58 | 43186.02 | |||
| - |
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| LETTINGS TOTAL | 60976.83 | 54752.02 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | OTHER RECEIPTS | ||
| BENEVOLENCE FUND | 540.85 | 584.77 | |
| BOOKS | 66.00 | 85.50 | |
| FUNERALS/WEDDINGS | 3122.25 | 4833.50 | |
| SUNDRIES | 4060.56 | 1204.22 | |
| TOTAL | 7789.66 | 6707.99 | |
| 5 | COLLECTIONS FOR EXTENAL ORGANISATIONS |
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| ACTON FOR CHILDREN | 223.10 | 229.89 | |
| DEMENTIA UK | 172.00 | - | |
| REVSONIA HICKS | - | 700.00 | |
| REV NIGEL WRIGHT | 122.00 | - | |
| ST LUKE'SHOSPICE | - | 338.84 | |
| SAVILLE FUNERALS | 3772.25 | - | |
| SAVILLE FUNERALS | -3772.25 | ||
| WEMBLEYCIRCUIT | - | 415.98 | |
| TOTAL | 517.10 | 1684.71 | |
| 6 | REPAIRS /MAINTENANCE | ||
| BOILERSERVICE | - | 676.83 | |
| CHURCH FLAT REFURBISHMENT | 38502.11 | - | |
| DOOR LOCK | - | 120.00 | |
| DRAIN | 505.00 | - | |
| ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION | 4601.88 | 1081.20 | |
| FIRESYSTEMS | 471.60 | 424.80 | |
| FRIDGE | - | 120.00 | |
| GARDEN | 1726.24 | 1260.84 | |
| HONOURSBOARD | 240.00 | - | |
| KEYS CUTTING | 54.96 | 55.71 | |
| LIFT MAINTENANCE | 479.72 | 465.76 | |
| LIGHTINGTEST | 300.00 | - | |
| MISCELLANEOUS | 73.77 | 84.66 | |
| MULTI MEDIA | 102.00 | - | |
| TOILETRIES | 187.10 | 416.08 | |
| TV LICENCE | 169.50 | 159.00 | |
| WASTECOLLECTION | - | 120.00 | |
| WATERCONNECTION | 208.80 | - | |
| TOTAL | 47622.68 | 4984.88 | |
| 7 | ORGANIST | 1680.00 | - |
| TOTAL | 49302.68 | 4984.88 | |
| 8 | CHURCH'S DONATIONS TO CHARITIES |
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| FSPD/MINISTERS' HOUSING | 1500.00 | 750.00 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| TOTAL | 1500.00 | 750.00 | |
| 9 | PUBLICITY/POST/PRINTING | ||
| BOOKS | 586.04 | 123.37 | |
| PHOTOCOPIES/PRINTING POSTAGE/STATIONERY |
739.65 | 816.59 | |
| TOTAL | 1325.69 | 939.96 | |
| 10 | OTHER PAYMENTS | ||
| BANKCHARGES | 229.33 | 262.68 | |
| BBGA | 2000.00 | - | |
| BENEVOLENCE FUND | 140.00 | 900.00 | |
| CCLI | 1226.48 | 1166.10 | |
| CHAIRS | 1229.76 | - | |
| CHURCH ANNIVERSARY | - | 219.66 | |
| CHURCH TV | - | 599.98 | |
| COMMUNION MEAL | 750.00 | - | |
| FUNERALS &WEDDINGS (Stewards/Refund) | 810.00 | 1984.50 | |
| HONORARIAN DONATIONS | 500.00 | 500.00 | |
| LOVE& CARE FUND | 365.00 | - | |
| NIGEL WRIGHT | 178.00 | ||
| ORGAN/PIANOTUNING | 1014.00 | 382.50 | |
| SUNDRY EXPENSES | **389.31 ** | 516.57 | |
| TOTAL | 8831.88 | 6531.99 | |
| 11 | DONATIONS TO OTHER ORGANISATIONS | ||
| ACTON FORCHILDREN | 265.10 | 229.89 | |
| DEMENTIAUK | 172.00 | - | |
| REVSONIA HICKS | - | 1115.98 | |
| REV NIGEL WRIGHT | 122.00 | - | |
| SAVILLE FUNERALS | 3772.25 | - | |
| SAVILLE FUNERALS | -3772.25 | - | |
| ST LUKE'SHOSPICE | - | 338.84 | |
| TOTAL | 559.10 | 1684.71 | |
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| 12 | COLLECTION FOR OUTSIDE ORGANISATION | ||
| STILL TO BE PASSED | |||
| ACTION FORCHILDREN | - | 42.00 | |
| TOTAL | - | 42.00 | |
| 13 | BENEVOLENT FUND | ||
| BALANCE B/F | 2444.18 | 2759.41 | |
| RECEIPTS* | 540.85 | 584.77 | |
| PAYMENTS* | -140.00 | -900.00 | |
| BALANCEC/F | 2845.03 | 2444.18 | |
| * These figures are shown under "other receipt"s and"payments" |
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| STATEMENT OF ASSETS & LIABILITIES | STATEMENT OF ASSETS & LIABILITIES | STATEMENT OF ASSETS & LIABILITIES |
|---|---|---|
| ~~a~~ | ~~a~~ | ~~a~~ |
| ~~a~~ | ~~a~~ ~~ee~~ |
~~a~~ |
| SUMMARY OF BALANCES IN HAND AS AT ~~a~~ ~~es~~ |
31.08.25 ~~a~~ ~~es~~ ~~ee~~ ~~Gn~~ |
31.08.24 ~~a~~ ~~es~~ |
| ~~I~~ | ~~ee~~ ~~I~~ ~~Gn~~ |
~~I~~ |
| GENERAL FUND ~~I~~ ~~a~~ ~~a~~ |
88565.47 ~~I~~ ~~Gn~~ ~~a~~ ~~es~~ |
103992.54 ~~I~~ ~~a~~ |
| BENEVOLENT FUND - ~~a~~ ~~ee~~ ~~a~~ |
2845.03 ~~a~~ ~~ee~~ ~~es~~ |
2444.18 ~~a~~ ~~ee~~ |
| ~~a~~ | ~~es~~ | |
| Amounts due to outside Organisations ~~a~~ ~~es~~ |
~~es~~ ~~es~~ |
42.00 ~~es~~ |
| TOTAL FUNDS HELD ~~a~~ |
91410.50 ~~es~~ |
106478.72 |
| ~~es~~ ~~a~~ |
~~es~~ ~~es~~ |
~~es~~ |
| ~~a~~ | ~~es~~ | |
| SUMMARY OF HOW FUNDS ARE HELD ~~a~~ |
~~es~~ | |
| CASH BOOK ACCOUNT | 13653.79 | 15126.00 |
| T.M.C.P. Endowment Fund | 10500.00 | 10500.00 |
| C.F.B. | 67256.71 | 80852.72 |
| TOTAL FUNDS HELD | 91410.50 | 106478.72 |
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Diana Kokora-Armoo Honorary Treasurer 09/12/2025
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WEMBLEY PARK LANE METHODIST CHURCH INDEPENDENT EXAMINERS REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2025 report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity for the year ended 31108 12025, which consists of the Receipts and Paytnents account and related notes. Respollsibillties and basis of report As the charity trustees, you are responsible for the preparaiion of the accounts in accordan with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 ("the Act"). I report in respect of my examination of the accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out tny examination, I have followed the applicable Direction5 given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act. Independent examiner's slatement I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the exaTnination which gives me cause to believe thac in, any tnaterial respect.. accouniing records were not kept in accordan with section 130 of the Act or the accounts do not accord with the accounting records liave TEO coneerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the exatnination to which attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. Myrnel Abdullahi CGMA 09112125