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BENFLEET METHODIST CHURCH Registered Charity Number 1127749 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND TRUSTEES, REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2025 Church Office Benfleet Methodist Church 67 High Road Benfleet Essex SS7 5LH

BENFLEET METHODIST CHURCH CONTENTS Page Index Trustees, report 3-10 Financial statements Declarations and scnJliny 19 Basis of Independent Examiner's Reporl and Independent Examiner's Slalemenl 20 AppendSx- Church Council member$hip 21

BENFLEET METHODIST CHURCH TRUSTEES, ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2025 Introductlon This report has been prepared in acc(Kdance with the requirements of the SORP applicable lo charilies. In order lo have a beller understanding of the nature and aclivilies of the Church readers are advised read the Annual Review which covers all the activities in considerable detail.. Aims and organisatlon Our Misslon Our miSs￿n is to be a powerful spKitual influence in the Community and a visible expresS￿n of G￿l'S inclusive love. OVERVIEW OF THE YEAR The past year has a busy one with the Church artivities running at a pace. We have sadly10st some dear friends durin8 the year with further details given later in this report. We miss them and remember them with affection and high re8ard. We have five strands to our activities at the Church as follows: Fellowshlp Sunday Church services numbers have been holding up well especially taking into account the conflictin8 demands on everyone's time with families and other commitments. However. there is a good core of members and friends who come alon8 each week. The Bible Study group continues to meet. albeit small in number. and the monthly Light Worship service attract5 a small but regular gathering. followed of course by the Light Lunch. Pastoral visitors keep in touch with their allocated member5 either by vislting or telephoning or seeing them in Church, and they continue to bring any concerns to the attention of our Minster or the Stewards. Worthy of note is the 8.30 am Communion Service held monthly- this service has increased its numbers in recent months which is encouraging. On a summerf5 morning when the Sun shine5 and the world is peaceful it is a time for gentle meditation and partaking in Holy Communion. Worship Acodemy Benfleet hosts the monthly circuit Worship Academy. Ministers, local preachers, worship leader5 are invited but anyone is welcome. We have been meeting now for over twelve years. Each year we have a program and have had some very interesting speakers. Some speakers attend physically while some months we link up on zoom. We also have folk who cannot come to Benfleet but they have the opportunity to attend via 200m.

All the churches in the Circuit are very grateful to Benfleet for the use of the church and also to Doreen and Shelagh for their super meals. Youth Work Fusion ond FU￿On* For children and young people has met for most of the year and still attracts hi8h numbers. There is a detailed report on its artivities13ter in the Review. Unlformed Groups Rainbows, Brownies and Guides are all fully operational and there are full reports on each later in the Review. Little Bunnles Ploygroup This new group continues to thrive. There is a further report later in the review. Soclal care Muslc Mon Pmjert The music therapy Broup meets during term time and continues to provide remarkable support and development for the folk who come to this- their numbers seem to be 8rowin8 as demand for thi5 kind of help increases. There is a fuller report later in the review OACS Counselling This organisation goes back a long way in the life of the Church through the Benfleet Open Door Services, and it is very much an integral part of the Church mission and life. There is a more detailed report later in the review. Headway Essex Headway opened their Day Centre (Tuesdayto Friday) a couple of years ago. This is a very valuable activitv and there is a more detailed review from the Headway team in the Annual Review. Hope Gmup This group continues to flourish providing social and recreational activities for many who otherwise mi8ht be at home on their own. Further detai15 later in the Review. Sunday lunches Providing food for the body and friendly company for those who live alone or simply want to share a meal with other people.

Whitechopel Mission We still receive large quantities of clothing which is regularly taken up to the Whitechapel Mission. Food bank This activity ha5 changed its style and further information is given later in the Review. Recreationallsporting artivlties Badminton- both the Church Club and the U3A Group continue- further reports later in the review. YardArm Folk Orche5tra-this group continues to flourish and provide musical entertainment during the Church Christmas Bazaar which is 8reatly appreciated and there is 3 report from them later in the review. Wesley Art Group the group is valued by those who attend but sadly the numbers are small. We encoura8e anyone to come along and see what goes on- see fuller report in the Review. Wlves Club, Women's Fellowshlp ond Ladles Thursdoy Club- all three groups continue to provide social, spiritual and recreational activities for ladies. Fuller reports appear later in the review. The Welcome Area The first phase of our redevelopment completed in 2005 saw the creation of the Welcome Area the Church's window to the world - and the chance for the world passin8 the Church to see life and activity takin8 place. The area is used very extensively by a whole range of groups. as well as being open every day between 10.00 am and 12 noon for tea and coffee and most importantly the chance to meet someone and engage in conversation. Thls is part of our Ministry of Hospitality and Welcoming and is at the heart of the fellowship with the wor5hippin8 community bein8 at the heart of all we do. Plans for 2025126 2025 represents 148 years since the first Methodist Chapel was built in the Endway Inow called School Lane) and we have a rich history of achievement. We need to plan for the next two years to take us up to 150 - a Sesquicentennial 50 there is a challenge to 311 members and friends to play their part in the maintenance and growth of Benfleet Methodist Church - the living heart-beat of South Benfleet. Income trends All groups using the premises have paid their dues. Fund raising continued on a regular basis.

During the year a legacy was received from the late Rev Dr Martine Stemerick in the sum of £245.000 which was designated at to £IOO.I)00 for the provision of food for the Ntunun8we School in Zimbabwe, £IOO,000 for the work of outreach at Benfleet Methodist Church and £45.000 for the general funds of Benfleet Methodist Church. Expendlture trends Expenditure on utilities was well controlled although costs have increased now that the current contracts have expired. The premises have been well maintained to a very high standard but with increased use brings increased wear and tear. Fund balances As at 31 August 2025 the net current assets of the Church available for general purpose5 amounted to £97,781 since the greater part of the accumulated funds are invested in the premises. The Stemerick Restricted Legacy Funds at the year-end were £188,707. Basis of preparatlon and le8al framework The financlal statements have been prepared in accordance with the Accounting and Reporting by Charities.. Stt7tement of Recommended Proctice (50RP) applicable to charities preparin8 their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland IFRS 1021 effective from l January 2015)- {Charities SORP (FRS 102)).

BENFLEET METHODIST CHURCH TRUSTEES, ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2025 Full name of charity Benfleet Meth￿lIs1 Church Regislralion Charity Numb 1127749 Dale of registration 28 January 2009 Main communication address Benfleel Melhixlisl Church 67 High Road Benfleet Essex SS7 5LH The members of the Church Council are the Charity Trustees. membership being made up of church office holders and representatives appoinled by the church council and Ihe annual church meeting. The full membership is shown in the Appendix A lo this report IPage 211 Church Mlnlsters and officers Minister Rev Zena Smtth Church Stewards Ms Rosalind Klas$ Mrs D Norton Mrs V Windsor Mr John Siokes Mr Rob Macdonald Church Council Secretary Mf Richard Reeves Church Treasurer Mrs Val Ryall Chairman Property Committee Mr Andy Keyes Chalrman Finance Committee Mr R￿hard Reeves Investment Bankers Central Finance Board of the Melhodisl Chu¢h Tmslees for Meth￿lIst Church Purposes Bankers CAF Bank Limf(ed 25 Kings Hill Avenue Wesl Malling Kent ME19 4JQ Independent examiner Mr G W Dorrington 43 Si Marys Road Benfleel Essex SS7 1NN Mr Richard Reeves FCA acted as the principal Off￿eT overseeing the day lo day financlal management and accounliThJ for the church duriro the year.

BENFLEET METHODIST CHURCH TRUSTEES. ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2025 Aims and organisation The purwses of the Methodist Church are arKJ shall be deemed to have been since the Date of Union the advaneement of.. lal The Christian faith in accordance with the dcttrinal sta￿lardS and discipline of The Melhodisl Church.. Ibl Any charitable purpose for the time being of any Connexional, District, Circuit, local or other organisalion of The Melhodisl Church-, Icl Any chariiable purpose for the time beirKJ of any souely or instilulion subsidiary or ancillary lo The Melhodisl Church.. Idl Any purpose for the lime being of any charity being a charrty subsidiary or ancillary lo The Melhodisl Church. The organisalion and resourcing public acts of vKrfship open to members of the church arKI non-members alike. The leaching of Chrislianily through sem)ons, course5 and small gTOUPS. The resourcing of pasloral work including visiting the sick and bereaved. Taking religious assemblies in Ic￿1 schoc4s. Provision of chri51ianily Ihrough the siaging of evenls and services. Provision of chaplain¢y $ervi¢es to the local universily and other inslilulM)ns. Publlc Benefft We confirm the Iruslees have had regard lo the Charity Commi$sion'$ guidan¢e on public benefit. Structure. Gov6rnanc• and Manag8ment The governing document for the Church is the Deed of UnK)n119321 and the Melhcrfjist Church Acl119761. Detailed govern8nce arrangements are outlined within the Conslilulional Practice and Discipline of the Melhodisl Church by order of the annual conferen¢e ICPDI Day lo day management of the church is undertaken by the Church leadership team along with the Church Council and the Church Committees. Trustee Tralnlng A range of guidance produced by the Melhodisl Connexion to SUPt)ort effective running of the circuit. especially the leaflet 'The Role of a Trustee in The Melhodisl Church. is given lo all Church Council members as induction lo their role a Iwslees. Related parties The ChuTch is part of the Soulhend and Leigh Circurt which is a part of the Beds. Essex & Herts District. Internal organisalions which are accountable lo the Church Council are WTves Club. Women's Fellowship, Badminton Club. Wesley Art Group, Fusion Youth Group. Ladies Thursday Club. Ltitle Bunnies Playgroup. OACS. Rlsk Managèment The major risks have been idenltrth and rec(Kded by the Property Ccwnmittee wilh professNThl advice taken as required. There is a fegular annual revmv prcttss undertaken recorde(l. Income and expenditure is being monitored in total and is compared wlh the approved annual budget on a half yearly basis lo del￿t trends as part of the risk managemenl prixess lo avoid unforeseen calls on reserves.

BENFLEET METHODIST CHURCH TRUSTEES, ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2025 Safeguarding F iery person has a value and dignity which comes directly from the creation of male and female in God's own Image and likeriess. Christians see this potential as fulfilled by God'5 re-CTeab"on of us in Christ. Among other things this implies a duly lo value all people as bearing the image of God and therefore lo protect them from harm. Methodist Connexional practice wllines commitment lo the folkm.ng principles.. The care and nurture of. and respectful pastoral ministy with all ¢hildren, young people and adults The safeguarding and protection of all children. y￿ng people and •Jults when Ihey are vulnerable The establishing of safe, caring communrties which FKovide a loving environmenl where there is infomied vigilance as lo the dangers of abuse We will carefully select and train all those with any responsibility wilhin the Church. in line with Safer Recruilmenl principles. including the use of ¢riminal re¢ords disclosure and registration with the relevant velling and barring schemes We will respon¢J wilhcyjl delay to every complaint made which suggesls that an adult. child or young person may have been harmed Covoperaling wlh the police and local authority in any investigation We will seek lo work with anyone who has suffer￿ abuse, developing wilh them an appropriate ministry of informed pastoral care We wll seek lo challenge any abuse of power. especially by anyone in a kyxilion of trust We will seek lo offer pastoral care and suppcyt, indudin9 supervision and referral lo the proper aulhorilies, lo any member of our church community known to have offended against a chlld. young person or vulnerable adult In all these principles we will follow legislation, guidance and recognised good practice Rè$èrvo¥ Pollcy The Reserves Policy fof the Church is lo hold a minimum of six months average expen(Jilure. This should be sufficient lo meet any unforeseen item of major expenditure on the premises andlor lo be able lo continue, in the short term, funding planned aclivities in the event of any inability to raise the required income. Trusteg8' responslbllbtles The trustees are required lo prepare fina￿la1 statements exh financial year which give a true and fair view of the Church's financial activities during Ihe year and of ils financial kK)sil￿n at the end of the year. In preparing these financial statements. the Iruslees have: Seleeled suitable accounting policies and applied them consislenlly.. Made judgements and eslimales Ihal are reasonable and prudent., Fc4lowed applicable accthnting standards,. Prepared the financial slalemenls on the going concern bas1S. The trustees a￿ responsible for keeping proper accounting rec(Kds whth disdose with reasonable accuracy al any time the financial position of the Church and enables them lo ensure that the financial statements comply with the law. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the Church and hence taking steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other Irregularities.

BENFLEET METHODIST CHURCH TRUSTEES, ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2025 So far as each of the Iruslees is aware there is no relevant infomalion that has nol been disclosed to the independent examiner and each of the Iruslees bdieves Ihal all steps have been taken that ought to have been taken to make them aware of any relevant audit information and to establish that the independent examiner have been made aware of that information. Slgned on behalf of tho Church Leadershlp team Rev Z Smilh Minister Mr R Reeves Church Council Secretary Mrs V Ryall Church Treasur6r Mrs Diane Norton Church Steward 8 October 2025 io

BENFLEET METHODIST CHURCH Flnancial ststoments for the year ended 31 August 2025 Index: Page Sialement of financial aclivib"e5 ISOFAI the year ended 31 August 2025 Sialement of financial aclivibes ISOFAI the year endaj 31 August 2024 Balance sheet as 2131 August 2025 14 Noles lo the ac¢ounl$ for the year 8nded 31 August 2025 1s- 18 Declarations and ￿TUti￿Y 19 Independent èxaminer's report Membership of the Church Council {Managing Truslees} 27 li

Benfleet Methodist Church Statement of Financial Activities (SOFA) for the year ended 31 August 2025 Notes to the General Fund Restrlcted accounts {Unrestricted) Funds Total 2024-25 Income 1 Offerings 2 Donations and legacy 3 Gift aid 4 Interest and investment income 5 Income from investment properties 6 Internal organisations 7 Other charitable income 8 Total income 27,646 45,000 7.198 1,953 27,646 245.000 7.198 2,316 200.000 363 16.044 16,044 53,206 351,410 53.206 135,003 216.407 Expenditure 9 Circuit assessment or share 10 Grants and donations 11 Property rnainlenan 12 Insurance,ulililies etc 13 Depr8aation 14 Office expenses 15 Other expènditure 16 Internal organisations 17 Total charitable expenditure 18 Gainslllossesl on monetary investments 19 Gainslllossesl on investment properties 20 Not incomel(expendlturo) 21 Transfers between funds 22 Other gainslllosses) 23 Net movement in funds 24 Total fund5 brought forward 25 Total funds carried forward 42,792 42.792 28,330 16,887 2,581 894 1,701 28.330 16.887 2.581 894 13.357 20.450 125,291 11.656 20.450 32.106 93.185 41.818 184.301 226.119 41,818 1.731,384 1.773.202 184.301 226.119 16.163 1.747.547 200.464 1,973.666 12

Benfleet Methodist Church Statement of Financial Activities (SOFA) for the year ended 31 August 2024 Notes to the ac- counts General Fund (Unre- strictedl stricted Funds 2023.24 Income 1 Offerings 2 Donations 3 Gift aid 27.371 9.555 7.252 27.371 9.555 7,252 1311 4 Interest and investment income 2.997 2.997 5 Income from inveslmènt properties 6 Inlernal organisations 22.718 22.718 7 Other charitable income 1312 53.493 53.493 8 Total incomo 100.668 22.718 123.386 Expenditure 9 Circuit assessment or shar8 10 Grants and donations 11 Property maintenan 12 Insurance,utilities etc 13 Depreciation 14 Office expenses 15 Other expenditure 16 Inlemal organisalions 17 Total charitabl• expenditure 18 Gainsl{losses) on monetary inveslrnents 19 Gainsl{losses) on inv8Stment properties 20 Net Incomel{expendlture) 21 Transfers between funds 22 Other gainslllosses) 23 Net movement in funds 24 Total funds brought forward 25 Total funds carried forward 43.512 43,512 30,280 14.484 2,726 1,249 21.580 30,280 14.484 2,726 1,249 21.580 24.634 138,465 1313 24.634 113.831 24.634 -13.163 -1,916 -15.079 .13,163 -1,916 1,744,547 18,078 1,731,384 16,163 -15,079 1,762,625 1,747,547 13

Benfleet Methodist Church Balance Sheet as at 31 August 2025 Notes to th• General Fund {Unrestricted} Restricted Funds Totsls 2025 Totals 2024 Accounts Flxed Assets Church buildin Inveslmenl and other 1.675,421 1.675.421 1.674.602 ro ies Inveslmenls Total fixed assets 1,675,421 1,675,421 1,674,602 Currgnt Assets Debtors and fe enls 6.￿2 6.902 5.460 Loans b the Churches Investments with TMCP Central Finance Board Deposits 36.656 54.502 188.707 225.363 54.502 55.268 Cash al Bank and in hand 2,785 11,757 14.542 19.793 Total current assets 100,845 200,464 301,309 80,521 Currgnt Ilabllltles Creditors (due In under 1 yearl 3,064 7.676 Grants able within 2025-26 Total current liablllries 3.064 3.064 298,245 7,676 72,845 Net current assetslliabilitigs 97,781 200,464 Total assets less current Ilabilltl•s i 1,773,202 200,464 1,973.666 1,747,447 Long term liabilities (due after more than one year) Granlg pa able after 2025-26 Loans lo the Chiirch Net assets 1,773,202 200.464 1.973.666 1.747,447 Funds of the Church General Fun Unrestricted 1.773.202 1,773,202 1.731,384 Desi nated F¢Jnds Unrestricted Total Unrestricted Funds 1,773,202 200,464 1,731,384 16,163 Reslricled Funds 200.464 En￿O￿ent Funds Total Funds 1,773,202 200,464 1.973.666 1.747.547 14

BENFLEET METHODIST CHURCH Notes lo the acc(wJnts for Ihe year ended 31 August 2025 Basis of accounting and accounltng pollclos Accounting Standard The financial slalemenls have been prepared in ac£ordance with the Accounting and Reporting by Charities.. Statement of Recommended Praclice (SORP) applicable lo charities preparing their accoLtnls in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland IFRS 1021 effective from 1 January 2015)- Icharities SORP IFRS 10211. 11 Public benefit entity Benfleet IAelhodisl Church meets the definition of a public benefit enlily under FRS 102. Assets and liabilities are initially recognised al historical ¢osl or transaction value vnless otherwise stsled in the relevant accounting policy nolelsl below. 111 8a$ls These a¢c(iunts have been prepared on the basis of hist￿Ical cosl excepl that investments {induding properties) are shown al their markel value al Ihe end of the year. The accruals basis has been used and Iruslees present accounts that show a true and fair view of the Church's financial position and activities. Iv Content The financial information Pfesenled is relevant. reliable. comparable and complete. Where eslimales are used these are based on experience. research and judgement. The accounts are expressed in £ sterling, rounded to the neare$l pound. FRS 102 SORP 2015 These accounts are complianl with FRS102 and with FRS102 SORP 2015. The accounts have been prepared in accordance with applicable charity law in England. this being the Charities Act 2011 and Sl 20081629 'Charilies accounting and Reporting Regulalionsl and. pending the making of replacement Regulations specif lo SORP 201 S in accordance with Reg.814Mdl ol Sl 20081629, the charily trustees have departed from the requirement of Reg.8151 by following SORP IFRS 1021 instead of SORP 2005 to the exlenl necessary lo give true and fair view in the circumstances. vi Golng concem Based on the monetsry assets and human reswrces availa1￿e al 31 August 2025, the trustees believe that the Church is a going concern. vii Income rgcognitlon Income is brought into account when there is enlitlemenl an¢J the amount is reliably measurable once it is more likely than not that the economic benefit of the income wll be f(rthcoming. Individual amounts calegorised as Other income in the SOFA will be shThvn separately rf Ihey are considered material. In accordance wlh the Charities SORP IFRS1021, the time of vofunleers is nol recognised. Further informalton on this maller is provided in the Trvslees. Annual Report. If gc(NJs are don8ted, a value will be shown in the SOFA or Notes where the value Is considered malerial. 15

vii Expenditure This is recognised when a liability is ineuThed, or a construclive obligation arises, where the amount is reliably measurable and il is considered m￿e likely than not that there will be an ouffiow of economic beneflt. ix VAT Since the Church is not VAT registered, all input VAT is charged with the expenses lo which il refer$. Tangible fixgd assets These are capilalised if they can be used for more than one year. and individually cost al least £1.000 The freehold prosxrty is Sh￿ in the a¢¢ounl$ al deemed historical cost representing each propertqs gros$ carrying value as at 1 September 2015. being that property s cosl as far as the redevelopments are eon¢erned and an internal valuation of the original premises remaining after the redevelopment plus any additions thereafter al cost. No depreciation Is provided because the trustees have mainlained the buildings such that their values have been mainiained. The Church has made use of the deemèj cost option on transitioning lo FRS102 as outlined above. xl Recglvables and Payables; Bank and Cash18aslc Flnanclal Instruments) Debtors are slated al the amwnls owed to the Church or prepaid Creditors are initially recognised al selllemenl amounl after any trade discounts. where nomal credit terms apply. Subsequently creditors that are current liabililies are measured al the cash or other eonsideralion expected lo be paid. The liquid funds of bank balances and deposit fund balances are shown al their reali5able values. XIS Funds The trustees have adopled a Oicy for all unresirKled reserves which is allached a$ a separate document, 2. Paym•nts to trustè•s The Church policy is Io reimburse members of the CLT and other Injstees for expenditure propedy incurred in carrying out their duties, inclu(Jing where appropriale Iravelling expenses. or where they have been requested lo undertake certain aelivilies for the Church. The Minister and officers fulfil the primary executive roles within the Church. None of the Iruslees is an employee of the Church nor was in reeeipl of any payment for work undertaken on behalf of the Church. other than reimbursement of appropriate expenses Incurred on behalf of Ihe Church. During the year the sum of £nil was reimbursed In this regard lo Iruslees12024 £nill. Premlses The freehold premises comprise the church and Ihe ancillary halls and faciliiies. The equipment comprises furnilufe and filling acquired al the time of the redevelopment plus addition al cost. Depreciation is provided on a straight line basis over five years commencing in the year after acquisition. 4. Debtors and Prepayments All sums shown as DeblcKs al 1 Seplember 2024 were ￿e1Ved during the year 2024-25. All sums paid in advance al 1 September 2024 were for activities that have been held during 2024-5. It is exF)ecled that payments in advance al 31 August 2025 wll be expensed during 2025-26 S. Central Flnance Board {CFBI and Bank Balancès Monetary balances held al the Central Finance Board of the Methodist Church and al CAF Bank are all available on demand wilhoul loss of interest. 16

1. Creditors, Accruals and Income In Advance 11 is expected that all sums aecrued al 31 August 2025 will be paKJ during the year lo 31 August 2026.
2. Funds General Fund (unrestricted) The purpose of this furKJ Is for use at the discretion of the trustees in the furtherance of the general objectives of the Church and which have not been designated other purposes. Some 95 /0 of this fund 15 held as a freehold property, being the church and ancillary premises Restricted Funds These represent funds of Church organisalions who lo Ihe Church Council t￿jether wilh other accumulated minor fun(Js and the Legacy Funds.
3. Rèlated Parties Church trustee5. being members of the Church, make regular freewill offerings to support the work and ac11vilie5 of the Church. These are made through regular standing Nders. weekly envdopes or cash pul into the collection plates. It is neither practical appropriate to allempl lo segregate these amounts that are given v(Aunl8rily. Related parties include the Methodist Conference. the 8E&H Distn"¢l and Churches within the Circuit, other Melhodisl Dislricls in Great Britain. CFB and TMCP.
4. Volunteer Contrlbutlon Every enlily Iconnexion. Distr￿. Cireuil and Church) wlhin the Melhodisl Church in G8 is heavily reliant on volunteers who contribute their skills. time and money in the furtheran￿ of the work of the Church. In the Church the principal contribution is by serving on commillees of the Church that deal with the mission, property. finance. policy, training and safeguarding. We are grateful lo all of them for their help and commitment. No allempt has been made by this Church lo value the non-monetary eontribulions lo the Church in monetary terms.
5. Capbtal commitments and contlngent Ilabllitles There were no capitsl commitments or conlingenl liabilities at the year-end {2024 - nil)
6. Lease commitments The Church has no lease commitments
7. Independent exarninor No fees are payable lo the independent examiner. 17

13 FINANCIAL ANALYSIS 2025 2024 1311 Fund ralslng and legè¢iè¥ Fund raising Legacies 9.251 45.IK 54.251 9.555 9,S55 1312 Oth•r charltablè In¢omo Use ol premises Other Grants 43.955 43,393 10.000 53.493 43.955 1313 Other •xp8ndllure Youth Wort¢ Website SuTSdry Performbng rights licence 19,820 427 917 416 21.580 448 816 437 1.701 Equlp- m•nt 1314 Flx•d ¥sJet• Church bulldlng Tot•1 Cost or valuatlon Balance brought forward Addlllons Disposals 1,867.550 78.289 1,74S,839 3,300 1.887.550 81,589 1,749,139 D•pr•clatlon Balancè brought forw8rt1 Rdeased on disposal Charge for year 71.137 71,137 2,581 73,718 2,581 73,718 t Book Valu• 31 August 2025 31 August 2024 1.667.550 1,667,550 7,871 7,152 1.675.421 1,673,588 1315 D•btor• and prepayTrent¥ Circuit assessment paid in advance Use tsf premises Other Prepayments 3.537 520 1.082 1.762 6,901 3.626 435 414 5,451 18

BENFLEET MEfHODIST CHURCH Declarations and Scrutiny I confirm that these accruals-based accounts for the year lo 31 August 2025 have been prepared from the records of the Church and that they indude all funds under the c(¥rtrol of the Church trustees. Signature of Treasurer Mrs V Ryall Dale 8 October 2024 Name ofTreasurer Presenlation to the Church trustees l confirm that the annual reFth and accounts for Ihe year ended 31 August 2025 We￿ presented lo the meeting of the Church Iruslees hdd on 8 Oclober 2025 Signature of the Chair of the meeting Rev Zena Smith Name of Ihe Chair of the meeting Rev Zena Smllh Dale 8 O¢tober 2025 19

Independent Examiner's Report to the Trustees of the Bènflogt Methodist Church Charity Numbor 1127749 Responsibilities and basis of roport I repryt to Ihe trustees on my examinalion of the accounts of the Benfieel meth￿Ist Church for the year ended 31 August 2025 sel out on pages 1110 17. A5 Ihe Church's trustees, you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance wilh the requirements of Ihe Charrties Act 2011 I'the Act'l. I report in respect ol my examination of the Church'5 accounts carried out under secbor$ 145 of the Act and, in carrying out my ex3rninalion. I have followed all the ap￿iCable Directions given by the Charily Commission under section 14515llbl of the Acl. B8nfl•et Methodlst Church Inde￿ndent Examln•r's Statement I have completed my examination. I confirm Ihal no malerial mallefs have come lo my allenlion in connection with the examinalion lolher than that disdosed below") which give me cause lo believe that in, any material respecl.. the accounting records were nol kept In accordance with 5eclion 130 of the Act- or the accounts (Jo not accord wilh the accounting records., or the accounts do nol comply wilh the applicable requiremenls concerning Ihe form and conlenl ol accounts sel out in the Charilies (Accoun15 and Reports) RegulalN)ns 2008 other than any requiremenl that the accounts give a 'lrue ané lair. view, which is not a maller considered as part ol an independenl examination the trustees, annual reporl is not consislenl with Ihe accounts I have no ¢oncerns and have come atr05s no other mallefs in connection with the examinalion lo which allenlion Should be drawn in this report in order lo enable a proper understanding ol the èccounls lo be reached. I have not oblained independenl verification ol all investmenls with the Trustees for Methodi51 Church Purposes or held in other Irusls, bank balances and funds al Ihe Cenlral Finar)ce Board ol the Meihodisl Church which are individually in excess of £10.000 Ilen thousand p￿Ind5) at Ihe balance sheet dale. Signature ol independent examiner G W Dorrington N8me of independenl examiner Mr G W Dorringion Relevant professional qualification of independenl examiner Address 43 St Marys Road Benfleel Essex SS7 1NN Date 8 October 2025 20

APPENDIX Church Councll Membershlp Rev Zena Smith Mrs Doreen Bartlell Mr Stephen Decker Mrs Sue Downer Mrs Janice Gray Mr Rob Gray Mrs Stella Holden Mrs Daisy Humphreys Mrs Caroline Huggelt Mr Anéy Keyes Mr5 Ann Keyes Mrs Rosalind Klaas Mr Robin Macdonald Mrs Diane Norlon Mr Michael Oichere Mr Richard Reeve5 Mrs Rosemarie Francis Mrs Val Ryall Mr John Stokes Mrs Shelagh Stokes Mrs Val Windsor (Chairman) {Secretaryl 21