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2023-08-31-accounts

Trustees’ Annual Report for the period

From 1[st] September 2022 To 31[st] August 2023

Charity name: Hinckley Methodist Church

Charity registration number: 1128202

Objectives and Activities

SORP
reference
Summary of
the
purposes of
the charity
as set out in
its
governing
document		 Para
1.17		 The governing document is The Constitutional Practice and
Discipline of the Methodist Church (CPD).
See:https://www.methodist.org.uk/forchurches/governance/cpd/
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 the discipline of the Methodist Church;
b) any charitable purpose for the time being of any
Connexional, district, circuit, local or other organisation of the
Methodist Church;
c) any charitable purpose for the time being of any society or
institution subsidiary or ancillary to the Methodist Church;
d) any purpose for the time being of any charity being a charity
subsidiary to the Methodist Church
Summary of
the main
activities in
relation to
those
purposes
for the
public
benefit, in
particular,
the
activities,
projects or
services
identified in
the
accounts.		 Para
1.17 and
1.19		 We believe we are called to be a church where people of all
ages and backgrounds are supported in: loving and serving
God loving and serving our neighbours, both local and global
growing and sharing faith. We offer Methodist Christian
worship, fellowship, service of our community and outreach, in
the Hinckley Area and beyond.
Statement
confirming
whether the
trustees
have had
regard to
the
guidance
issued by		 Para
1.18		 The Trustees have received the guidance issued by the Charity
Commission on public benefit.

the Charity Commission on public benefit

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SORP reference Para 1.38 Policy on grant making Para 1.38 Policy on social investment including program related investment Para 1.38 Contribution made by volunteers Other

Achievements and Performance

SORP reference
Summary of the main
achievements of the charity,
identifying the difference the
charity’s work has made to
the circumstances of its
beneficiaries and any wider
benefits to society as a
whole.		 Para 1.20 Hinckley Methodist Church provides a
welcoming environment to anyone, being
as it is an inclusive community.
Hinckley Methodist Church holds regular
worship services and this provision of
regular public acts of worship is open to
everyone.
Pastoral work including visiting the sick
and bereaved.
Promotion of Christianity through the
staging of events and services.
Promoting the whole mission of the
Church through activities generally and
for other specific needs groups.
And a host of other activities including
supporting the wider community by
hosting uniformed youth groups (Scouts
& Guides), facilitating room rentals for a
non-church pre-school, a meeting place
for other groups such as a non-church
community choir, and regular donations
of food and toiletries are collected for the
Hinckley Foodbank.

The provision of storage accommodation for the Hinckley Baby Basics charity has been a successful addition to the contribution of the Church to the wider community, supporting the work of midwives and other health workers for the new born.

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Achievements against
objectives set
Para 1.41
Performance of fundraising
activities against objectives
set		 Para 1.41
Investment performance
against objectives		 Para 1.41
Other

Financial Review

Financial Review
Review of the charity’s
financial position at the end
of the period		 Para 1.21 See attached Standard Form of Accounts
for the year ending 31st August 2023.
Statement explaining the
policy for holding reserves
stating why they are held		 Para 1.22 As the accounts show the Church pays
an annual assessment to Northampton
Methodist District quarterly. It is
considered prudent that there should be
a reserve of two quarters and this is in
keeping with our Reserves policy.
Amount of reserves held Para 1.22 £25000
Reasons for holding zero
reserves		 Para 1.22 -N/A
Details of fund materially in
deficit		 Para 1.24 -N/A
Explanation of any
uncertainties about the
charity continuing as a going
concern		 Para 1.23 Due to the timing of this reporting cycle,
and like the previous year, the outgoing
amount slightly exceeds income.
Basically the charity is sound although
like so many others recent times have
been challenging.

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The charity’s principal
sources of funds (including
any fundraising)
Para 1.47
The generous giving by individuals.
Various small scale fundraising including
the weekly coffee mornings.
Room rentals, notably by the pre-school
which is not a church organisation.
Investment policy and
objectives including any
social investment policy
adopted		 Para 1.46
A description of the principal
risks facing the charity		 Para 1.46
Other

Structure, Governance and Management

Description of charity’s
trusts:		 Not applicable.
Type of governing document
(trust deed, royal charter)		 Para 1.25 The deed of Union (1932) and Methodist
Church Act (1976).
How is the charity
constituted?
(e.g unincorporated
association, CIO)		 Para 1.25 The 1976 Methodist Church Act
authorises the Methodist Conference as
the governing body.
Trustee selection methods
including details of any
constitutional provisions e.g.
election to post or name of
any person or body entitled
to appoint one or more
trustees		 Para 1.25 Trustees are appointed by the Church
Council according to standard Methodist
procedures. The only Trustee not
appointed in this way is the Chair (the
Minister) who is selected by the Circuit
and appointed by the Conference of the
Methodist Church.

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Policies and procedures
adopted for the induction and
training of trustees
Para 1.51
The charity’s organisational
structure and any wider
network with which the
charity works		 Para 1.51 Hinckley Methodist Church is an
independent charity but is part of the
Hinckley Circuit of the Methodist Church
within the Methodist Church of Britain
Connexion.
Relationship with any related
parties		 Para 1.51
Other

Reference and Administrative details

Charity name Hinckley Methodist Church
Other name the charity uses
Registered charity number 1128202
Charity’s principal address Hinckley Methodist Church
Albert Road
Hinckley
LE10 1PL

Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity

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20		 Trustee name Office (if any) Dates acted if not for whole
year		 Name of person (or body) entitled
to appoint trustee (ifany)
Rev’d Patricia
Mukorombindo		 Minister
Jonathan Parkins Church Steward
Cynthia Jordan Church Steward
Sue Cooper Church Steward
Richard Smith Senior Church
Steward
Gwendolen Coley Church Steward
Ruth Peach Church Council
Secretary
Rachel Cobb Church & Circuit
Steward
Stephen Vincent
Margaret Pearce
John Goddard
Maureen Middleton
Ronald Pillans
Jennifer Lucas
Carole Spencer
Charles Davies Church Steward
John Rushton
BeverleyBennett
Dr. Nigel
Scarborough		 Church Treasurer

– Corporate trustees names of the directors at the date the report was approved Director name

Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity

Trustee name Dates acted if not for whole year

Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others

Description of the assets N/A held in this capacity

Name and objects of the N/A charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects Details of arrangements for N/A safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity’s own assets

Additional information (optional)

Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)

Type of Name Address adviser

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

Exemptions from disclosure

Reason for non-disclosure of key personnel details

Other optional information

Declarations

The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.

Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees

Signature(s) Dr Nigel Scarborough Full name(s) Richard Charles Smith Position (eg Secretary, Church Senior Steward Chair, etc)

Date

28[th] June 2024

ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED31AUGUST 2023 ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED31AUGUST 2023 ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED31AUGUST 2023 ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED31AUGUST 2023 Hinckley Methodist Hinckley Methodist Church
SECTION A I Unrntrlcta
d Funds		 Restrlctlld
Funds		 Totalsthis
year		 Totals last
year
a1 RECEIPTS Note £ £ £ £
a2 Offerinas and Tax recovered
Bank and CFB interest and		 39195 39,195 35060
Investment income
a3
a4
a5
a6		 Lettinas
Other receipts
TOTAL RECEIPTS		 748
12 558
17,894
70395		 3,954
3,954		 748
12558
21,848
74,349ta7lI		 113
13.547
4,478
53.198
SECTION B I
b1 PAYMENTS
b2
b3
b4		 Circuit AssessmentorShare
Donations
Reoairs and Maintenance
Utilities (Insurances. water charges,		 48 325
555
14 832		 48.325
555
14,832		 50.300
665
3306
b5
b6
b7
b8		 heating&lighting)
Restricted Funds
Other payments
TOTALPAYMENTS		 9188
0
8,561
81,461		 3124
3,124		 9,188
3,124
8,561
84,585Cb9lI		 7 812
10482
7,996
80,561
SECTIONC I
NETRECEIPTS/PAYMENTSFOR
THEYEAR
c1 (a6-b8) (11066] 830
c2
lc3
lc4
lcS		 Total funds brought forward from
last year
Isubtotal
ITransfers and adjustments
ITOTALFUNDSATENDOFYEAR		 (c1+c2>
(c3+c4)		 I
I
I		 29 885

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FORINFORMATIONONLY:MONEY RECEIVEDANDPASSEDONTO EXTERNAL ORGANISATIONS
d (theseamounts arenottobeIncluded In total receipts/payments figures £ £
d1 Balance brouaht forward from last vear 0
d2 Offerinas/Gifts - received for external oraanisations 1.245 350
d3 Offerings/Gifts - passedtoexternal organisations 1,245 350
d4 BALANCESTILLTOBEPAID (d1+d2-d3) 0 0
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84,585 (b9)
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84,585
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:TOTAL RECEIPTS:tAYMENTS		 (10,238)
(10,236)
(c7) 32,117(c8)
32,117(X)l
21,881
21,881

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ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED31AUGUST 2023 ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED31AUGUST 2023 ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED31AUGUST 2023 ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED31AUGUST 2023 Hinckley Methodist Hinckley Methodist Church
SECTION A I Unrntrlcta
d Funds		 Restrlctlld
Funds		 Totalsthis
year		 Totals last
year
a1 RECEIPTS Note £ £ £ £
a2 Offerinas and Tax recovered
Bank and CFB interest and		 39195 39,195 35060
Investment income
a3
a4
a5
a6		 Lettinas
Other receipts
TOTAL RECEIPTS		 748
12 558
17,894
70395		 3,954
3,954		 748
12558
21,848
74,349ta7lI		 113
13.547
4,478
53.198
SECTION B I
b1 PAYMENTS
b2
b3
b4		 Circuit AssessmentorShare
Donations
Reoairs and Maintenance
Utilities (Insurances. water charges,		 48 325
555
14 832		 48.325
555
14,832		 50.300
665
3306
b5
b6
b7
b8		 heating&lighting)
Restricted Funds
Other payments
TOTALPAYMENTS		 9188
0
8,561
81,461		 3124
3,124		 9,188
3,124
8,561
84,585Cb9lI		 7 812
10482
7,996
80,561
SECTIONC I
NETRECEIPTS/PAYMENTSFOR
THEYEAR
c1 (a6-b8) (11066] 830
c2
lc3
lc4
lcS		 Total funds brought forward from
last year
Isubtotal
ITransfers and adjustments
ITOTALFUNDSATENDOFYEAR		 (c1+c2>
(c3+c4)		 I
I
I		 29 885

18.8191

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d (theseamounts arenottobeIncluded In total receipts/payments figures £ £
d1 Balance brouaht forward from last vear 0
d2 Offerinas/Gifts - received for external oraanisations 1.245 350
d3 Offerings/Gifts - passedtoexternal organisations 1,245 350
d4 BALANCESTILLTOBEPAID (d1+d2-d3) 0 0
SUMMARY OF CHURCH ACCOUNTSANDINTERNALO_RGANISA_JJQN8REPORTINT ,TH
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Payments		 Adjustments Opening
balances		 Closing balances
c2
e3
o4
e5
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Subtotal
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c8 Organisationsfunds
Church accounts (totals (e11J (e12)
broughtforwwdfrompage 2
clO - totals column)
1u1AL.\,;A.SHr'UN~Ht:Lu
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Continue on a separate sheetif
nece&s111yandbringthetotals
forward		 74,349(a71
84,585 (b9)
74,349
84,585
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I
TOTAL
:TOTAL RECEIPTS:tAYMENTS		 (10,238)
(10,236)
(c7) 32,117(c8)
32,117(X)l
21,881
21,881

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