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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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.
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6. 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.
7. 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.
8. 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.
9. 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.
10. Capbtal commitments and contlngent Ilabllitles
There were no capitsl commitments or conlingenl liabilities at the year-end {2024 - nil)
11. Lease commitments
The Church has no lease commitments
12. Independent exarninor
No fees are payable lo the independent examiner.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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