THE METHODIST CHURCH
STANDARD FORM OF ACCOUNTS
St James Road Methodist
Church
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2025
Southampton Circuit Circuit no 26/1 Registered Charity - Charity Registration number 1127830 If not a registered charity Her Majesty's Revenue and Customs Gift Aid (The HMRC number is equivalent to a registered charity number in terms of evidence of charitable status Minister: Rev S Robinson Church Stewards: Mrs M Syed Mrs J Cookson Mr E Quansah Mrs L Evans Mr R Kapend (from 22 March 2025) Mr R Hack Mr P Hamilton Mrs G Robinson (until 22 March 2025) Treasurer: Mr N Hitch
St James Road Methodist Church, Southampton Annual Charity Report for the year ended 31 August 2025
Administrative information:
This report relates to St James Road Methodist Church, Southampton. With 155 members (as at July 2025) the church is the largest in the Southampton Circuit, which itself forms part of the Southampton District of the Methodist Church.
The church became a Registered Charity in January 2010. Its registered title is St James Road Methodist Church and its charity number is 1127830. The church address is St James Road, Shirley, Southampton SO15 5HE. Correspondence should be addressed to the church unless a specific address is given by a person acting on behalf of the church.
The following served as Managing Trustees as at the year ended 31 August 2025:
Rev S Robinson, Mr R Kapend (Secretary), Mr N Hitch (Treasurer), Rev J Hughes, Rev P Thorne, Mrs K Bailey, Mrs J Cookson, Mrs D Craggs, Ms S Dennison, Mr H Evans, Mrs L Evans, Miss A Gilbert, Mrs J Hack, Mr R Hack, Mr P Hamilton, Ms J Herniman, Miss C Hill, Mrs H Irish, Dr R Pearce, Mrs R Pearce, Mr E Quansah, Mrs M Syed, Mrs M Tout, Mrs P Wood.
Aims and organisation
The church exists primarily for the advancement of the Christian faith, in accordance with the doctrinal standards and the discipline of the Methodist Church; in particular, it aims to welcome and support anyone seeking to know more of the Christian faith, to serve the community in which it is placed, and to support its members and adherents in their commitments to serve God and the community. The church offers a wide range of public worship, open to all, facilities for young people, and numerous mid-week activities particularly, but not exclusively, serving the communities in and around Shirley. The church’s mission and future vision is overseen by the Church Council and its appointed Vision Teams.
There are a number of outreach activities for parents of very young children at the church, with “Tadpoles” for pre-school children, “Who Let The Dads Out” for young children and their fathers as well as an 'after school' club that currently caters for around 30 children. To support the work of children and young families, the church has a part time Children & Families Worker who seeks to co-ordinate, promote and develop this aspect of the work of the Church. We also offer a Supper Club and Teapot that are used by mainly, but not exclusively elderly members of the church as well as a Memory Café and Bereavement Café. A Halloween Pitstop event is also held seeking to demonstrate the light of Jesus to those out on that evening rather than the more traditional interpretation of the evening. Additionally, the premises are used by a wide variety of groups providing services and facilities for the local community. These include dance, keep fit classes, mental health services, ex-offenders groups, badminton, bowls, various events and programmes
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run through the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust carers support group and the U3A. This year sees the third in our series of ‘Summer Proms’, providing a music event in the main church sanctuary from a selection of local groups seeking to cater for a variety of musical tastes.
The Church Council is the managing body, operating in accordance with Methodist policies and practice as set out in the document 'Constitutional Practice and Discipline of the Methodist Church', and is chaired by the Minister and administered by its Secretary. The Church Stewards have a special responsibility for the spiritual life of the church and the conduct of worship. The Property Stewards have responsibility for maintaining the premises. The Church Treasurer is responsible for financial administration, assisted by a number of people with specific tasks. Other responsibilities in the church are delegated by the Church Council to specific individuals, subject to annual appointment or re-appointment.
Review of progress and achievements
The monthly “New Song Café” Sunday evening event started in April 2016, in which Christians from different denominations gather to celebrate God and our faith together. This form of worship continues on the second Sunday of the month in the evening and remains popular. A variation of ‘New Song Café’ using the newly refurbished café area instead of the main church sanctuary began in 2024 and continues on the fourth Sunday of the month. Whilst not as popular as the main version, it has a good and regular attendance.
As part of church life, 'Make & Brew', which is not run by the church, is successfully operating creating a significant focus for the church’s engagement with the local community. This work creates interest in the worshipping life of the church from those visiting the café which is encouraging, as is the number of people attending the café that wish to go into the church sanctuary for a time of quiet and reflection. There are also pastoral needs of those who come to the café being responded to by the Minister and church members.
The Re:minds charity continue to base their operation from the community spaces within the church building and making considerable use of the facilities on the first floor. This year, blood donor sessions have begun using the main hall on the ground floor which is a welcome additional use of the premises for the community. There has been a continued use of the premises by the Solent NHS Trust in their provision of services in the community.
The church premises have developed into the thriving hub that was envisaged and intended as part of the 'Connect' project. This refurbishment project was completed in 2020 providing revitalised facilities for the community and church on both grounds and first floors of the building. There are still challenges to be faced but the relationships that have already been built with organisations and individuals and those that are currently developing are an essential demonstration of the love of Jesus that the church always intended to be shared with the local community.
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The Minister. Rev. Stephen Robinson has a sludy based at the front of the church from which he operates most momings. providing further links between the church and the communty. Flnancial Inforniation The accounts for the year to 31 August 2025 are being independently examined and are included as part of this report. Incorne has exceeded expenditure by around £60,000 over the year which is primarily from the receipt of three legacies and increased fundraising to reduce the level of borrowing incurred by the Ghurch in completion of the 'Connecf project. This financial year. the level of borrowing has been reduced by a third, with the stated aim of the church to fully repay all borrowing as soon as possible wtth the church being on tsrget to achieve this within the next two years. One of the legacies reiVed stipulates it must be for new outreach work which is yet to be approved by the church council. Additional expenditure was incurred during this last financial year with the aim of increasing m8mb8rship and generating growth In the church. The Reserves Policy of the church is lo hold 6 months expenditure in reserv88. The church benefrts from a substantial amount of expertise and time given freely by its members, especially but not exclusivety in propety maintenance and administrative functions, including pastoral care and the provisK)n of music for worship. No attempt has been made to quantsfy that, either in hours or in monetary value. Slgnod Rev Stephen Robinson
Name of Church
St James Road Methodist Church
Church No 1127830
Statement of Financial Activities (SOFA) for the year ended 31 August 2025
| Notes to | Designated | |||||
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| the | General Fund | Funds | Endowment | Total | ||
| accounts | (Unrestricted) | (unrestricted) | Restricted Funds | Funds | 2024-25 | |
| £ | £ | £ | £ | £ | ||
| Income | ||||||
| 1 Offerings | 4 | 103,426 | - | - | - | 103,426 |
| 2 Donations | 5 | 3,762 | 46,892 | 40,057 | - | 90,711 |
| 2a Grants | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 2b Gift Day | 8 | 4,114 | - | - | - | 4,114 |
| 3 Gift aid | 4 | 26,896 | 1,407 | 214 | - | 28,517 |
| 4 Interest and investment income | 6 | 8,117 | - | - | - | 8,117 |
| 5 Property Income | 7 | 62,134 | - | - | - | 62,134 |
| 6 Internal organisations | 8 | - | 5,948 | 3,566 | - | 9,514 |
| 7 Other charitable income | 8 | 3,717 | 600 | 1,745 | - | 6,062 |
| 8Total income | 212,166 | 54,847 | 45,582 | - | 312,595 | |
| Expenditure | ||||||
| 9 Circuit assessment or share | 86,577 | - | - | - | 86,577 | |
| 10 Grants and donations | 1,300 | - | 2,624 | - | 3,924 | |
| 11 Property maintenance | 43,933 | - | - | - | 43,933 | |
| 12 Insurance,utilities etc | 48,884 | - | - | - | 48,884 | |
| 13 Depreciation | - | 30,513 | - | - | 30,513 | |
| 14 Interest paid | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 15 Other expenditure | 11,205 | 1,053 | 6,211 | - | 18,469 | |
| 16 Internal organisations | 5,122 | 9,780 | 3,817 | - | 18,719 | |
| 17Total charitable expenditure | 197,021 | 41,346 | 12,652 | - | 251,019 | |
| 18 Gains/(losses) on monetary investments | 13 | - | ||||
| 19 Gains/(losses) on investment properties | - | |||||
| 20Net income/(expenditure) | 15,145 | 13,501 | 32,930 | - | 61,576 | |
| 21 Transfers between funds | (10,000) | 10,000 | - | - | ||
| 22 Other gains/(losses) | - | |||||
| 23Net movement in funds | 5,145 | 23,501 | 32,930 | - | 61,576 | |
| 24 Total funds brought forward | 106,382 | 2,875,877 | 20,588 | 5,000 | 3,007,847 | |
| 25 Total funds carried forward | 111,527 | 2,899,378 | 53,518 | 5,000 | 3,069,423 |
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Name of Church
Church No 1127830
St James Road Methodist Church
Statement of Financial Activities (SOFA) for the year ended 31 August 2024
| Income 1 Offerings 2 Donations 2a Grants 2b Gift Day 3 Gift aid 4 Interest and investment income 5 Property Income 6 Internal organisations 7 Other charitable income 8Total income Expenditure 9 Circuit assessment or share 10 Grants and donations 11 Property maintenance 12 Insurance,utilities etc 13 Depreciation 14 Interest paid 15 Other expenditure 16 Internal organisations 17Total charitable expenditure 18 Gains/(losses) on monetary investments 19 Gains/(losses) on investment properties 20Net income/(expenditure) 21 Transfers between funds 22 Other gains/(losses) 23Net movement in funds 24 Total funds brought forward 25 Total funds carried forward |
General Fund (Unrestricted) Designated Funds (unrestricted) Restricted Funds Endowment Funds Total 2023-24 £ £ £ £ £ 99,707 - - - 99,707 29,682 27,571 2,004 - 59,257 - - - - 4,374 - - 4,374 30,864 - - 30,864 8,223 - - 8,223 70,954 - - 70,954 - 13,821 5,308 - 19,129 6,394 2,730 1 - 9,125 250,198 44,122 7,313 - 301,633 86,580 - - - 86,580 72 - 2,004 - 2,076 39,990 - - - 39,990 39,480 - - - 39,480 316 30,197 - - 30,513 - - - - - 6,590 10,588 - 17,178 19,614 3,450 6845 - 29,909 192,642 44,235 8,849 - 245,726 - - 57,556 (113) (1,536) - 55,907 (52,078) 52,078 - - - 5,478 51,965 (1,536) - 55,907 100,904 2,823,912 22,124 5,000 2,951,940 106,382 2,875,877 20,588 5,000 3,007,847 |
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1127830
St James Road Methodist Church
Church No
Name of Church
Balance Sheet as at 31 August 2025
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General Fund Designated Restricted Endowment Totals 2025 Totals 2024
(Unrestricted) Funds Funds Funds
Notes to the (Unrestricted)
Accounts £ £ £ £ £ £
Fixed Assets
Church building and other property 12 - 2,927,710 - - 2,927,710 2,958,223
Investments 13 - - - 5,000 5,000 5,000
Total fixed assets - 2,927,710 - 5,000 2,932,710 2,963,223
Current Assets
Debtors and prepayments 14 10,836 - 11,183 - 22,019 9,484
Gift Aid 14 9,992 - - - 9,992 11,118
Investments with TMCP 14 30,000 - 7,023 - 37,023 5,954
Central Finance Board Deposits 14 73,890 54,832 29,919 - 158,641 137,445
Cash at Bank and in hand 14 3,708 - 5,393 - 9,101 12,640
Total current assets 128,426 54,832 53,518 - 236,776 176,641
Current liabilities
Creditors (due in under 1 year) 15 16,899 - - - 16,899 4,273
Loans (due in under 1 year) 15 - 45,000 - - 45,000 60,000
Total current liabilities 16,899 45,000 - - 61,899 64,273
Net current assets/liabilities 111,527 9,832 53,518 - 174,877 112,368
Total assets less current liabilities 111,527 2,937,542 53,518 5,000 3,107,587 3,075,591
Long term liabilities
(due after more than one year)
Loans to the Church 16 - 5,000 - - 5,000 5,000
Circuit Loan 16 - 33,164 - - 33,164 62,744
Net assets 111,527 2,899,378 53,518 5,000 3,069,423 3,007,847
Funds of the Church
General Fund (Unrestricted) 111,527 - - - 111,527 106,382
Designated Funds (Unrestricted) - 2,899,378 - - 2,899,378 2,875,877
Total Unrestricted Funds 3,010,905 2,982,259
Restricted Funds - - 53,518 - 53,518 20,588
Endowment Funds - - - 5,000 5,000 5,000
Total Funds 111,527 2,899,378 53,518 5,000 3,069,423 3,007,847
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Signed
Church Treasurer
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St James Road Methodist Church Notes to the Accounts for the Year Ended 31 August 2025
1 Basis of Accounting
The financial statements have been prepared under the Charities Act 2011 in accordance with the Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice (SORP) applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with FRS 102 (effective from 1 January 2019) - the Charities SORP (FRS 102).
2 Funds
The funds held constitute: General Funds held for any purpose of the Church which are Unrestricted. Restricted Funds which are held for a narrower purpose including those for internal organisations. There are also Designated funds which have been earmarked by the trustees for particular purposes within Unrestricted funds. Details of each material fund are disclosed in note 18. Any funds may be represented by more than just cash.
3 Accounting Policies
Basis
These accounts have been prepared on the basis of historical cost except that investments are shown at their market value at the end of the year, on the accruals basis to show a true and fair view of the Church's financial position and activities.
Income
Income is included in the Statement of Financial Activities (SOFA) when the Church becomes entitled to it, the trustees judge it probable that they will receive it, and the monetary value can be measured with sufficient reliability.
Expenditure
This is recognised when a liability is incurred, or a constructive obligation arises, that results in the payment being unavoidable.
Grants
Grants made by the Church from its own funds are recognised in full at the time of agreement or when the Church accepts that there is a legal or operational obligation to make the payment.
VAT
Since the Church is not VAT registered, all input VAT is charged with the expenses to which it refers.
Tangible Fixed Assets for use by the Church
These are capitalised if they can be used for more than one year, and individually cost at least £1,000. The freehold property is shown at deemed historical cost less depreciation. Other fixed assets are depreciated on a straight line basis over periods as set out in note 12.
Investment Properties
Investment properties - no property is currently deemed to not be held for the long term purpose of the charity.
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St James Road Methodist Church Notes to the Accounts for the Year Ended 31 August 2025 (continued)
3 Accounting Policies (continued)
Investments
Investments are valued in the balance sheet at market value at the year end. Investment income is included in the accounts when receivable and any gains or losses on revaluation at the year end are shown on the SOFA.
Debtors and Prepayments
Debtors include Gift Aid not yet received in respect of donations up to the balance sheet date, and prepayments such as Circuit Assessment paid for subsequent periods.
Creditors
Creditors include outstanding loan balances from church members which are repayable on demand and interest free.
Going Concern
The accounts have been prepared on the basis that the charity is a going concern.
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St James Road Methodist Church
Notes to the Accounts for the Year Ended 31 August 2025 (continued)
| 4 Offerings Including Gift Aid Standing Orders Collections and regular giving Tax Credits Total 5 Donations and Legacies Donations Legacies Total 6 Investment Income Central Finance Board Unity Trust Bank TMCP 7 Property Income Lettings 8 Other Income Fundraising Events Other |
2025 2024 Unrestricted Restricted Total Total £ £ £ £ 87,310 - 87,310 82,937 16,116 - 16,116 16,770 28,303 214 28,517 30,864 131,729 214 131,943 130,570 2025 2024 Unrestricted Restricted Total Total £ £ £ £ 30,654 2,624 33,278 59,257 20,000 37,433 57,433 - 50,654 40,057 90,711 59,257 2025 2024 Unrestricted Restricted Total Total £ £ £ £ 6,348 - 6,348 7,434 680 - 680 485 1,089 - 1,089 304 8,117 - 8,117 8,223 2025 2024 Unrestricted Restricted Total Total £ £ £ £ 62,134 - 62,134 70,954 62,134 - 62,134 70,954 2025 2024 Unrestricted Restricted Total Total £ £ £ £ 4,114 - 4,114 4,374 10,265 5,311 15,576 26,289 14,379 5,311 19,690 30,663 |
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St James Road Methodist Church Notes to the Accounts for the Year Ended 31 August 2025 (continued)
| **9 ** | Payment to Trustees | 2025 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Payments made to trustees for additional services | ||||
| provided to the church by agreement with the Church | - | - | ||
| Council Meeting | ||||
| Number of trustees who were paid expenses | 7 | 11 | ||
| Total amount paid | £ | 2,135 | 2,996 | |
| **10 ** | Fees for Examination or Audit of the Accounts | |||
| Independent Examiner's or Auditor's fees | £ | 1,560 | 1,488 | |
| for reporting on the accounts | ||||
| Other fees (e.g. advice, accountancy services) | £ | - | - | |
| paid to the Independent Examiner or Auditor | ||||
| **11 ** | Paid Employees | |||
| Staff Costs paid during the year were: | ||||
| Gross wages, salaries and benefits in kind | £ | - | - | |
| Employers National Insurance Costs | £ | - | - | |
| Pension Costs | £ | - | - | |
| Total Staff Costs | £ | - | - | |
| Average number of staff employed during the year | - | - |
Volunteers
In accordance with FRS102, the value of volunteer time is not recognised in the accounts. However it is acknowledged that the Church benefits greatly from all the work done by its many volunteers, enriching and expanding so many areas of our worship, service and mission. This includes the members of Church Council (trustees) who kindly provide time free of charge to oversee the church's operations and ensure compliance with our many obligations.
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St James Road Methodist Church
Notes to the Accounts for the Year Ended 31 August 2025 (continued)
12 Tangible Fixed Assets
Cost or Valuation
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Church (non investment) Other Land & Buildings Organ Other Fixed Assets Total
Land & Buildings
£ £ £ £ £
Balance Brought Forward 3,017,912 - 313,512 3,272 3,334,696
Additions - - - - -
Balance Carried Forward 3,017,912 - 313,512 3,272 3,334,696
Accumulated Depreciation
Balance Brought Forward 60,358 - 313,512 2,603 376,473
Depreciation charge for the year (-) 30,179 - - 334 30,513
Balance Carried Forward 90,537 - 313,512 2,937 406,986
Net Book Value
Brought Forward 2,957,554 - - 669 2,958,223
Carried Forward 2,927,375 - - 335 2,927,710
Depreciation rate/period 50 years (buildings) 3 years 10 years 3 years
nil (land)
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13 Investments
The funds that support the various funds are held by TMCP in Trustees Interest Funds on which interest is credited to the accounts each month. These are regarded as medium and long term investments.
TMCP is the legal owner and Custodian Trustee of all Methodist Model Trust property, including Legacies, Endowments, and Accumulated Funds. Trust property is held for and on behalf of local Managing Trustees who are responsible for the day to day management of trust property. TMCP ensure that, through providing guidance and acting under their direction, the Managing Trustees comply with charity law and Methodist law and policy as determined by the Methodist Conference.
Analysis of Investment Movements
| Analysis of Investment Movements | |||
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| 2025 | 2024 | ||
| Change in Investment Values | |||
| £ | £ | ||
| Carrying (market) value at beginning of year | 5,000 | 5,000 | |
| Add:additions to Investments at Cost | - | ||
| Less:Disposals at Carrying Value | - | ||
| Net gain/loss on revaluation | - | - | |
| Carrying (market) value at end of Year | 5,000 | 5,000 |
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St James Road Methodist Church Notes to the Accounts for the Year Ended 31 August 2025 (continued)
| 14 Analysis of Current Assets Debtors and Prepayments Prepayments Gift Aid Total Debtors and Prepayments Analysis of Cash at Bank Bank balance held at Unity Trust Bank Bank balance held at Central Finance Board Bank balance held in TMCP Model Trust Bequests Balances held by Internal Organisations Total Cash and Bank Balances 15 Analysis of Current Liabilities Circuit Loan Examination Fee Other Creditors Total Current Liabilities 16 Analysis of Long Term Liabilities Circuit loan Interest Free Loans |
2025 2024 £ £ 22,019 9,484 9,992 11,118 32,011 20,602 3,708 6,996 158,641 137,445 37,023 5,954 5,393 5,644 204,765 156,039 45,000 60,000 1,560 2,868 15,339 1,405 61,899 64,273 33,164 62,744 5,000 5,000 38,164 67,744 |
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17 Capital Commitments and Contingent Liabilities
As at the 31st August 2025 the church has no capital commitments.
No contingent liabilities were identified as at 31st August 2025.
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St James Road Methodist Church
Notes to the Accounts for the Year Ended 31 August 2025 (continued)
18 Detailed Analysis of Individual Fund Movements
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Unrestricted Funds
Fund Name Opening Income Expenditure Transfers Revaluation Closing
Balance Gains/Losses Balance
General Fund 106,382 212,166 197,021 (10,000) - 111,527
Fixed assets 2,830,479 - 30,513 44,580 - 2,844,546
Tadpoles 2,299 350 176 - - 2,473
Who Let The Dads Out 406 70 39 - - 437
Thursday Teapot 133 995 216 - - 912
Community & Family Worker Fund 4,791 79 1,820 - - 3,050
Others 1,799 5,852 4,941 - 2,710
Loan Repayment Fund 2,002 46,074 - (44,580) - 3,496
Link Furniture and Security 11,424 - - - - 11,424
Emergency Response 5,887 827 2,588 - 4,126
Sanctuary Cross Fund 1,500 - - - - 1,500
Property Reserve 10,000 - - 10,000 20,000
Organ fund 5,157 600 1,053 - - 4,704
Totals 2,982,259 267,013 238,367 - - 3,010,905
Restricted Funds
Fund Name Opening Income Expenditure Transfers Revaluation Closing
Balance Gains/Losses Balance
Internal Organisations:
SJR Boys/Girls Brigade 3,387 841 1,543 - - 2,685
Choir 378 - - - - 378
Bowls Club 1,188 990 922 - - 1,256
Youth Club 673 - - - - 673
Chatty Crafters 18 1,735 1,352 - - 401
Internal Orgs Total 5,644 3,566 3,817 - - 5,393
Benevolent Fund 965 47 - - - 1,012
Organ Fund - - - - - -
Property Reserve 12,729 - 4,299 - - 8,430
Basics Bank - 1,912 1,912 - - -
Legacy - 286 1,250 - - - - 1,250
Parriss Legacy - 37,433 - - - 37,433
Special Offerings - 2,624 2,624 - - -
Totals 20,588 45,582 12,652 - - 53,518
Total Funds 3,002,847 312,595 251,019 - - 3,064,423
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St James Road Methodist Church
Notes to the Accounts for the Year Ended 31 August 2025 (continued)
18 Detailed Analysis of Individual Fund Movements (continued)
Fund Purposes
Benevolent Fund: for giving at the discretion of the Ministers to needy individuals in the locality. Fixed Asset Fund: shows the carrying value of the fixed assets less outstanding loans on those assets.
Tadpoles and Who Let The Dads Out: for providing services to the community in connection with young families. Thursday Teapot: for distribution at the discretion of the Church Council from funds donated at monthly meetings . Youth Work: funds for the benefit of youth and family work.
Link Furniture and Security: this is a fund to hold reserves to enable the replacement of furniture for the Link area. Internal Organisations: funds held by groups reporting to the Church Council .
Others: Includes the Flower Fund, being funds donated for the provision of weekly church flowers; Badminton club, funds held on behalf of the club that meets on the Church premises and New Songs Café.
Loan Repayment Fund: these are funds held towards the repayment of the loan for development of the new Link and 1st floor rooms. This was previously known as Development Fund (Connect). Organ Fund: funds held towards the repair and maintenance of the church organ . Property Reserve: funds held towards larger than normal property expenses funded from underspend of previous years property maintenance budgets.
Basics Bank: funds held from member donations for these specified causes . Legacy 286: legacy received for restricted use for Boys Brigade at '286'. Emergency Response: funds held to enable the church to respond to instances of real need across the world, as identified through the Disasters Emergency Committee (DEC).
Sanctuary Cross Fund: funds held for the purchase and installation of a new feature cross in the church sanctuary. Special Offerings: income and expenditure from pew collections taken for designated charities at specific times of the year.
Parriss Legacy: legacy received to fund face to face Christian mission and evangelism in the Swaythling area.
Transfers Between Funds
Transfers represent loan repayments and monies set aside for property maintenance.
19 Related party Transactions
There were no related party transactions
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Independent Examiner's Report to the Trustees of St James Road Methodist Church Charity Number 1127830 Responsibilities and basis of report I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of St James Road Methodist Church for the year ended 31 Augusl 2025. As the Church's Irustees, you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with Ihe requirements of the Charities Act 2011 {'the Act'}. I report in respect of my examination of the Church's accounts carried out under section 145 of the Act and, in carrying out my examination, I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145{5llbl of the Act. Independent Examiner's Statement The Church's gross income exceeded £250,000 and l am qualified to undertake the examination by being a qualified member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales. I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination which give me Cause to believe that in, any material respect.. the accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Act; or the accounts do not accord with the accounting records., or the accounts do not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the form and content of accounts set out in the Charities {Accounts and Reports} Regulations 2008 other than any requirement that the accounts give a 'true and fair. view, which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination the trustees, annual report is not consistent with the accounts I have no concems and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper underslanding of the accounts to be reached. Signature of independent examiner Name of independent examiner: Mr C J Goodhead Relevant professional qualification of independent examiner.. FCA Name offirm.. Knight Goodhead Limited Address '. 7 Bournemouth Road, Chandlers Ford. Hampshire Post Code S053 3DA Date 1810212026 15