2025-08-31-accounts - The Methodist Church, Caversham

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	From	Period start date			To	Period end date
		1	SEPT	2024		31	AUG	2025

Section A Reference and administration details

Charity name

The Methodist Church, Caversham

Other names charity is known by

Registered charity number (if any) 1127822 Charity's principal address 74 Highmoor Road Caversham Reading Postcode RG4 7BG

Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity

Trustee name	Office (if any)	Dates acted if not for whole year
Rev Jeongsook Kim	Chair
Rev. D. G. Jenkins	.
Mr. T. J. Rowell	Circuit Rep..
Mr. P. H. Boardley
Mrs. B. Caborn	Steward
Mr. D. E. Cliffe	Secretary
Mrs. E. Cooper
Mr. V. Emerson
Mrs. M. Fowler	Steward
Mr. D. Herbert
Mrs. P. Hopkins	Steward
Mrs. B. Macrae
Mr. K. Macrae
Mr. F. Neale		From 6 April 2025
Mrs. H. New	Steward
Mrs. C. Pollard	Steward
Mr, I. Pollard	Steward. Treasurer
Mrs. M. Price
Mr. E. Roach		Until 19 June 2025
Mrs. M. Simpson	Steward
Mr. H. Stroud	Steward
Mrs. J. Talbot	Steward
Mrs. L. Turner	Steward

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Names of the trustees for the charity, if any, (for example, any custodian trustees)

Name Dates acted if not for whole year

Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)

Type of adviser	Name Address	Name Address
Property Inspection	Thames Valley Surveying Ltd	Thames Valley Surveying Ltd Green Bank University of Reading London Road Reading RG1 5AQ
Legal Affairs	As required

Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information)

Section B Structure, governance and management

Description of the charity’s trusts

Deed of Union of the Methodist Church 20[th] Sept 1932 Type of governing document (eg. trust deed, constitution) In accordance with the Constitutional Practice and Discipline (CPD) of the How the charity is constituted Methodist Church (eg. trust, association, company) Some Trustees are Trustees as a result of their position, some are elected Trustee selection methods by the General Church Meeting and some are appointed (co-opted). (eg. appointed by, elected by)

Additional governance issues (Optional information)

Bankers

You may choose to include additional information, where The Church’s Bankers are CAF Bank Ltd, 25 Kings Hill Avenue, West relevant, about: Malling, Kent, ME19 4QJ and the Central Finance Board of the Methodist  policies and procedures Church, Bonhill Street, London, EC2A 4PE. adopted for the induction and training of trustees;

the charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works;

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relationship with any related parties;
trustees’ consideration of major risks and the system and procedures to manage them.

Section C Objectives and activities

Summary of the objects of the charity set out in its governing document Summary of the main activities undertaken for the public benefit in relation to these objects (include within this section the statutory declaration that trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit)	The purposes of the Methodist Church are and shall be deemed to have been since the date of union the advancement of – (a) the Christian faith in accordance with the doctrinal standards and 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.
	The trustees have over the year acted with regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit. One Church – on two sites As one church, members from both sites continue to work together harmoniously. Worship Sunday worship is one of our major activities. We usually have a Sunday morning service at both churches, but from time to time we have shared services on one site. Services at Caversham Heights Church are still streamed by Zoom to include those who are not able to attend church. Caring A team of Pastoral Friends continue to care for all members and adherents. They make regular visits when needed or maintain contact by telephone or e-mail for those people who are not seen regularly in church. They are able to chat to those attending church during social times after the service, so are aware of all those in need of support and prayer. Learning There are 3 active Bible study and worship groups involving members of the church and all led by lay people. They have followed a variety of study material to enhance their knowledge and understanding. There is in addition a prayer group that meets every Thursday morning. Service & Evangelism Coffee mornings are held weekly at the Gosbrook Road church, giving church members and local residents the chance to socialise in a safe and friendly atmosphere. The Babies and Toddlers Group is thriving, with new people joining regularly as others move on, with children moving to other activities or parents returning to work. It offers people a safe place to make friends and for children to learn and develop socially. The Arts and Craft Group meets weekly and helps people develop their creative skills as well as providing a friendly meeting point for a variety of people. The buildings are well used, by church groups and diverse community

Summary of the objects of the
charity set out in its governing
document
Summary of the main activities
undertaken for the public
benefit in relation to these
objects (include within this
section the statutory
declaration that trustees have
had regard to the guidance
issued by the Charity
Commission on public benefit)

The purposes of the Methodist Church are and shall be deemed to have
been since the date of union the advancement of – (a) the Christian faith
in accordance with the doctrinal standards and 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.

The trustees have over the year acted with regard to the guidance issued
by the Charity Commission on public benefit.
One Church – on two sites
As one church, members from both sites continue to work together
harmoniously.
Worship
Sunday worship is one of our major activities. We usually have a Sunday
morning service at both churches, but from time to time we have shared
services on one site. Services at Caversham Heights Church are still
streamed by Zoom to include those who are not able to attend church.
Caring
A team of Pastoral Friends continue to care for all members and
adherents. They make regular visits when needed or maintain contact by
telephone or e-mail for those people who are not seen regularly in church.
They are able to chat to those attending church during social times after
the service, so are aware of all those in need of support and prayer.
Learning
There are 3 active Bible study and worship groups involving members of
the church and all led by lay people. They have followed a variety of study
material to enhance their knowledge and understanding. There is in
addition a prayer group that meets every Thursday morning.
Service & Evangelism
Coffee mornings are held weekly at the Gosbrook Road church, giving
church members and local residents the chance to socialise in a safe and
friendly atmosphere.
The Babies and Toddlers Group is thriving, with new people joining
regularly as others move on, with children moving to other activities or
parents returning to work. It offers people a safe place to make friends
and for children to learn and develop socially.
The Arts and Craft Group meets weekly and helps people develop their
creative skills as well as providing a friendly meeting point for a variety of
people.
The buildings are well used, by church groups and diverse community

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groups, such as dance groups, Kumon, a bridge club, a bee-keepers’ association, Brownies, and a Hungarian Language School.

There is a monthly Artist and Makers Fair which attracts many local people to view the various stalls as well as partake of refreshments which raise money for variety of charities.

The Lagohina Reading Church (a Portuguese language church), meets every Sunday evening and occasional Thursday or Saturday evenings at the Gosbrook Road Church. The Berachah Church is now meeting every Sunday afternoon at Caversham Heights Church.

The church is also an active member of the Churches Together in Caversham organisation that supports various community projects.

REInspired, led by 2 project leaders, takes volunteers into schools to explain aspects of Christian faith.

A week-long Holiday Club in the summer attracts children from all areas of Caversham.

Regular Messy Church sessions are held at the Weller Centre and attended by a growing number of families.

The weekly drop-in at the Baptist Church supports anyone in need.

Church members are involved in the production and distribution of the local Christian newspaper.

Resources

Besides raising funds for its own purposes, and for general Methodist purposes, the church raises money for other causes. For example, some church members collect money for Action for Children, and used postage stamps to raise funds for the Parkinsons Society.

Safeguarding

The Church has a Safeguarding Officer, and the Safeguarding policy is updated annually at the Autumn Church Council. The revised policy was accepted by council on 7[th] November 2024 and is displayed in both churches. Safeguarding training and DBS checks for those in roles requiring it are up to date.

Eco Church

The church has attained the Bronze Eco-Church award and is working towards Silver status.

Data Protection

The church has a Privacy Officer, and a privacy notice is displayed in the churches, in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulations.

Additional details of objectives and activities (Optional information)

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You may choose to include further statements, where relevant, about:

policy on grantmaking;
policy programme related investment;
contribution made by volunteers.

Section D Achievements and performance

Summary of the main achievements of the charity during the year

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CHURCH RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS ACCOUNTS THE METHODIST CHURCH STANDARD FORM OF ACCOUNTS THE METHODIST CHURCH. CAVERSHAM Church FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 August 2025 Circuit Circuit no. Reglstered Charlty- Charity Reyistration number If not a gIStered charity His Majesty's Revenue and Customs Gift Aid number (The HMRC number is equiv8nI lo a registered charity nurnber in terms of evidence of charitable status and may be used lo give to donors or grant funders wishing to see evidÈnce of the organisalion's charitable status Methodist charities in England and Wales that are not registered charities are eXC8pled from registration under Statutory Instrutnent 2014 No.2421 1127822 Minister Church Steward8 Treasurer.. IAN F4)LLARD 2025 SFOAVI 1015

ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 ALIGUST 2025 THE METHODIST CHURCH. ¢AVERSHAM Church Unrnstrictsd R•sthctod Funds Fund5 Totals th SECTION A RECEIPTS Note a2 OfferiD s and Tax recovered Bank and CFB Interest and Invesimenl Income 98,938 98.936 100 293 a3 4,587 4.$67 4969 a4 43 272 43.272 2.S92 149.367 35.496 4,974 145,732 Other receipts TOTAL RECEIPTS 2.592 149.367 ¥6 SECTION B PAYMENTS b2 Circuit Assessmerti or Share 72.144 68.657 b3 Donaknons 584 306 b4 Re Irs ?nd MainleDaDce 27.070 27,070 25.355 b5 cha es. healin & Ihng) 19.048 19,048 33.744 b$ b7 Other paymenis TOTAL PAYMENTS 6.999 8.939 125,785 b8 1ZS.845 139,583 SECTION C NET RECEIPTSJPAYMENTS FOR THE YEAR a64)8 23.522 60 23,582 6,149 Totsi lunds broughl fow8rd from c2 139,569 406 139,975 133,828 c3 Sub total 1+c2 163.091 466 163,SS7 139,97S c4 Tiansfers and ad usbxenis c7 TOTAL FUNDS AT END OF YEAR l¢J+c41 163.091 466 163,557 139,975 SECTION D FOR INFORNATION ONLY.. MONEY RECEIVED AND PASSED ON TO EXTERNAL ORGANISAT1014S (these arnounts Ar• notto bè In¢lUd ID total r8¢9iptslp ments fi ures above) d1 Bg18n brou hl fDtward fr last 360 d2 Offenn sIGifts- received for eernal0 3.913 2.428 d2 OffenngslGIfts p8ssed lo external organisalions 4.860 2.126 d4 BALANCE STILL TO 8E PAID 12851 662 2015

ThEMETHODISTCHURCH.CAVERgHAII tht ACC CHCOUNCIL SEcnoN E PleoIt Srnary0Ie£hrcOYrtI$ l¢f AuJU512025¥nttlnfilJ1oWnIS#lInS1n1UlhChUffcC1trChMeeknw NelhlndSllI an1rdElOr4anIS?trtYrt1OrtC1IY bp RES1nthJrth n$5 rfcould leyU¥e¥r0nY MeWi$l¢W>)sè ThiS1b8 ANDA DIFFERENTFORM rnuslbEVSedtoreW¥c£¢Azrf515v8MBl&I Fw¥ref¢r¥WOunt5WardinYtsTh5bEblMe Dis1rit1 [tlorg88Ins INTERPUL ORGAPISATI¢N$ NaRe¢typisf Openi u&thnts 'iurchllcco1 Ilows ghifOn¥afr0fftPLg¢ IZ5,785 lJg,875 183,557 , bveHThC 149,367 125.715 IJJ82 129.975 163,557 TQTALRECEIPTS TOTAL PAYMENTS SECTK>N F NTOF ASSET QPENIIIG BALANCES HURCH-CASHFUNDSHELD&t31 Ay uall5 gPL4NCES hinh¥n¢ nk cen1¢1 3.423 9641 B&nk E6 147 CqnlrBlFiÈ0Iff .4 Trnstr1rmelSlChUrth PufW5 SUB T0TAL.Chuh COuntr ba1aThxL¥I1m5ttDveI4el?I TOT4LCASHFUNDS HELDBYCHURCH SECTION¢ OTHEAASSEVa?MLi4WLlnES 1 Sekle(sL4 Lart& InwrancevaluB 8 457 905 Ow IFHnle f4 InCluttELty Fnd$heallCvna1FlnanEd tSinclW¢vy *urtd$hthlaiTN51EBSfQrMeifkryttiemr¢h5w1l$ Jof5

Name of Church THE METHODIST CHURCH, CAVERSHAM No 1127822 Declarations and Scrutiny I confirm that these Receipt and Payment ba8ed accoun18 forthe year lo 31 Auyusl 2025 have bèèn prepared from the records of the Church and that they Include 211 fund8 under the control of ihe Church Iruslees. Signature of treasurer Dale. Name and address Dftreasurer tyL Post Code. preSentsOn io the Church trustees I wnfirtn that the annual report accounts for Ihe year ended 31 August 2025 werelwill be. presented lo the meeting of the Church IrusteÈs held on .%-. O Signature of the Cha1r of the meeting Name of Ihe Chair of the meeling Indèpendent Examiner's Report to the Trustees of the THE METHODIST CHURCH. CAVERSHAM Charity Number 1127822 Responsibilities and basis ol rÈptsrt I report 10 Ihe IrusteÈs on my examination of the acLounts of the . Churth forthe year ended 31 August 2025 sel out on page8. to As the Church's IrusteÈs. you 8rÈ responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accord8nc8 Wlth the requirements of the Chanlies Act 2011 I'lhe Act'i- I rèport In respÈd of tTry examifialion olthe Church's accounts carried out under section 145 of the Act 2nd. in cÈrrying out my èxamination, I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charty Commission under section 14515llbl of the Act. dekle or circle as appropriate 2015 SFOA v1 4of5

Name of Church THE METHODIST CHURCH. CAVERSHAM No.. 1127822 Independènt EMminerf• Statomont I have complele(I my ex?minotion. I confimi Ih8t no material matters have come to my attention in connection th the examination lother than that di%losed belo> which giv8 me LXU8e lo beIve th81 in, any material respeca-. the accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the ACL or the accounts do not accord with the accounting records. I have no COnmS and have come acTOS$ no other matters in connection with the examin8t¥)n to which attention should bg drawn in this r8POrt in order lo enable a proper Undending of the accounts lo be reach8d. I havelhave not" obtained independent verificatson of all investments wrth the Trustees for Methodist Church Purposes or held in other trusts, bank balan and funds at the Central Finance Board of the Methodist Church which are individualty in excess of £10,000 Iten thousand pounds) at the balance Sheet dale. Signature of independent ex8miner Name of indeperKlenl examiner Relevant professional quolrficalion of independ8nl examiner Name of fimi (where appropriatel Addre88 ...........If , TQEFoQ&¢¥kJ.................................................................. Post Cod& Oate ..........03.Ii.o.. ' delete or circle as appropriate 2025 SFOAv1 5015