Charity Number." 1128664 Baildon Methodlst Church Trustees, Annual Report and Financlal Statements for the year ended 31st August 2025
Baildon Methodist Church Contents Page Charity Information Report of the Trustees Trustees, Responsibilities Independent Examiner's Report io-ii Declatation of Scrutiny 12 Statements of Financial Activities 13 Balarbce Sheet Id Statement of Cash Flows 15 Notes to the Financial Statement5 16-20
BAILDON METHODIST CHURCH TRUSTEES, ANNUAL REPORT YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2025 REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS REGISTERED CHARITY NAME Baildon Methodist Church REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER 1128664 CHARITY'S PRINCIPAL ADDRESS Newton Wav Baildon West Yorkshire BD17 5NH THE TRUSTEES The trustees, being appointed by the Church Council, who served during the year were as follows.. Rev Nick Blundell Rev Lisa Quarmby Rev Phil Drake Nicola Arkell Janet Binks John Binks Linda Bairstow Circuit Minister Circuit Minister Circuit Superintendent Minister Senior Steward Naomi Cahill Heather Clark - Coates Ros Crosland John Darnbrook Chris Flecknoe Mervyn Flecknoe Ashley France Matt Hawker Naomi Howarth Jonathan Hayes Gwyneth Jackson Peter Jackson Susan Jackson Gareth james Rachel James Dawn Jankowicz Sally Marnev Gary Picken Allen Pollard Custodian Trustees Church Council Secretary Treasurer The Trustees for Methodist Church Purposes ITMCPI
STATEMENT OF TRUSTEES, ACCOUNTING AND REPORTING RESPONSIBILITIES The Trustees are responsible for preparing the Trustees, Annual Report and the financial Statements in accordance with applicable law and United KinEdom Accounting Standards Iunited Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practicel. The Law applicable to charities in England and Wales requires the Trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial year which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charity and of the incoming resources and application of resources of the charity for that period. In preparing these financial statements, the Trustees are required to.. Select Suitable accounting policies and then apply them conslstently,. Observe the methods and principals in the Charities SORP,. Make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent,. State whether applicable accounting standards have been followed, subject to any material departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements,. and Prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the charity will continue in business. The Trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records that disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charity and enable then tom ensure that the financial statements comply with the Charities Act 2011, the Charity (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 and the provisions of the trust deed. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charity and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities. The Trustees are responsible for the maintenance and integrity of the charity and financial information included on the charity's website. Legislation in the United Kingdom governing the preparation and dissemination of financial statements may differ from legislation in other jurisdictions.
ci STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT Baildon Methodist Church is established as a trust, under the Methodist Church Act 1976 and is governed by the Church Council in line with its Governing Document, 'The Constitutional Practice and Discipline of the Methodist Church., Trustees are appointed by the Church Council and by Church members at the Annual General meeting The Church Council Icomprising the Chairperson and trustees) meets three times a year with additional ad hoc meetings as required, to consider matters of governance, current operational and financial posltions and strategic planning. Proceedin8s of the Church Council and all related group5 are publici5ed to all Church member5, and an Annual General Meeting IAGMI 15 held to which a report is made on Church affairs. The Church Annual General Meeting for members was held on 2 February 2025. Church Council meetings continued to take place on Church premises throughout the past year. The Church is part of the Bradford North Methodist Circuit and, through the Yorkshire West District, is accountable to the Methodist Conference. Churches within the circuit were served during 24-25 by a team of 3 full time presbyter, with a halftime Deacon. Two voluntary lay pastors, local preachers, trustees and volunteers played major roles in the organisation and running of Baildon Methodist Church. The Church Council discussed risks applying to the Church, took professional advice as required, regularly reviewed progress and adopted a Safeguarding Policy which will be reviewed annually. The Baildon Leadership Team Itru5tees representing different aspects of Church life together with one of the ministers), plus several other focused committees, provided invaluable service to Church member5 in the organisation and running of the Church, Wesleys Community Hub and Cafe and in the consideration of any issues arising, before being referred to the Church Council for decision making. DI The purpose of this Methodist Church las set out in the Methodist Church Act 1976 and the Methodist Church's statement 'Our Calling, in 20001 is the advancement of the Christian faith and any charitable purpose of the Methodist Church or Church orBanisation and to respond to the gospel of God's love through worship and prayer, learning and caring, service and evanEelism. Baildon Methodist Church aims to increase awareness of God's preserbce, make more followers of Jesus Christ, help people through prayer, mutual support and care, be a good neighbour to those in need and challenge injustice where appropriate. The Church hosts and actively supports and manage5 Wesleys Community Hub and Wesleys Café as places where local people of all ages can meet, make friends and enjoy social activities. The trustees of Baildon Methodist Church have regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit and take this into account when planning and considerin8 their objectives and activitie5. OBJECTIVES SUMMARY 2024-25 The Church continued to flourish as a centre for Christian worship, prayer, witne55, and fellowship, and as an active contributor in Baildon to serving the community- seeking to meet the local needs of both individuals and groups. The Church continues to have a stronE commitment to protecting the environment and to spreading understanding and awareness of the climate crisis, as an Arocha Gold Award Church. The Church also responds to the needs of distant 'neighbours" by supporting external charities and responding to emergency appeals when disasters strike around the world. Wesleys Community Hub Is hosted by the Church and provides for a wide ranEe of group activities for all ages to take place on our premises. Wesleys Café, also based in the Churth premises and supported by many church and community volunteers, continues to be as popular as ever and provided good food at affordable prices and companionship to many people who might have otherwise been lonely and isolated.
THE CHURCH, WESLEYS COMMUNITY HUB AND CAFE IN NUMBERS Number ofchurch members.. 133 Numbers of church members who died or moved away during the year- 7 deaths. I moved away Numbers of new church members.. I Number of infants baptised.. I Average Sunday morning congregation: 100. NL¢mber of groups (Church and Community) meeting regularly on the premises as part of Wesleys Community Hub.. 40. Estimated number of attendances to the premises each week.. 1200. Lunch meals served on each weekday- averaged 50. Number of volunteers: 120. Gl Baildon Methodist Church Council has been chaired throughout the year by a Minister from the Bradford North Circuit Team Ministry, usually Rev Nick Blundell, who acted as the primary link to Baildon from the Circuit Ministry Team. MINISTERIAL AND LAYSTAFFING The Ministerial Team con51Sted of two full-time and one part-time Minister, along with a part-time Deacon and some administrative staff. These staff are employed by the Methodist Circuit rather than Baildon Methodist Church. Baildon Methodist Church employed 5 staff during 2024-25: A full-time Caretaker Two part-time Cooks An Administrative Officer Ipart-timel A Community Liaison and Lettings Officer Ipart-timel. In addition, Baildon Methodist Church benefited from the support of two (Voluntaryl unpaid) Lay Pastors, both of whom are trained Local Preachers of the Methodist Church. H) PREMISES Our premise5 comprise.. the Church lalso used on weekdays for community activitiesl- Wesleys kitchen, Cafe area and meeting rooms (collectively known as "Wesleys"), and the separate but adjacent building. The Fold. Various building projects were completed during 2024-5. £35,000 was spent on improvements to the large flat roof above the café area. The integrity of the old roof was deteriorating, some water ingress had been experienced, and it was identified on the Quinquennial report as needing attention. As part of the re-roofing, the opportunity was taken to add three large roof lights Iwindowsl to allow natural light into the café and to add IOOMM of insulation to the outside of the roof to reduce heat loss. Two other smaller roofs, to the kitchen and the front office, were completely replaced, adding insulation as part of the installation. A Fire and Safety inspection (carried out by an external company) identified that many of the internal doors did not meet Fire Safety regulations. The internal double doors into the church were replated and the other doors were modified to bring them up to the standard required.
Other items identified on the Fire and Safety inspection.. Signage and housekeeping have also been implemented. The former vestry. now used as an office by the Circuit Staff, was completely refurbished. A dividing wall was removed, new ceiling installed, with lights, heater5, and carpets replaced, as well as general decorating. A storage cupboard, situated under an external patio was found to have damp problems that were beEinning to permeate into the main Lower Fold building. The section of the patio above the cupboard was dug up, new insulating membranes installed and the patio re-laid. This work was, in the main, done by volunteers from the church. Improvements to the outside lighting around the church were implemented. Various external painting was carried out by volunteers from the congre8ation. The church invested in a "Giving Station. to enable people easily to give cashless donations. This device has proven to be m05t successful with the Church's monthly Charitie5, GIFO IGiving for others). CHURCH ACTIVITIES: WORSHIP, PRAYER, FELLOWSHIP AND PASTORAL CARE. Sunday morning services were held at 10.00 throughout the year. On the third Sunday of each month. a Minister conducted morning worship with communion. Other services were led by our Lay Pastors, other Local Preachers, visiting preachers, and members of the congregation who have taken on leading worship from time to time. On the third Sunday of each month an afternoon tlme of worship was organised under the title of "Praise Time" and this proved POPLJlar with people who were unable to get along to the 10.00am service and who appreciated a more informal style of worship. Several special seNices were held throughout December including a participative Nativity Service: a Café-style Carol Service with brass band accompaniment,. and a quieter service for people who might find traditional Christmas festivities a bit difficult. Two, weekly, Prayer Groups lone daytime and one evening) continued to meet throughout the year, as well as a Christian Fellowship Group once a fortnight. "Wellbeing at Wesleys" continued to be run by volunteers, offering two drop-in sessions per week. These sessions are aimed at people who are isolated and feeling 'not OK" Mindful activities are offered by the volunteer team, as well as a prayer-time for those who wished to take part. During the autumn, our morning worships celebrated the Christian seasons of.. Creationtide Harvest Remembrance Advent and Christmas Lent The Church took an active part In the annual Baildon community event called 'Baildon at Christmas" on l December. We welcomed many hundreds of local people to our premises to enjoy free music and dance performance, visit charity stalls, and enjoy food made by Wesleys Café. Everyone was given a welcome leaflet detailing our Christmas services.
Mince pies and a Christmas greeting were given out in the centre of Baildon on the last Saturday before Christmas; and in similar fashion, hot-cross buns and a Christian greeting were distributed on Good Friday. For the five weeks of Lent, commencing on 9 March, Baildon Methodist Church followed a themed serie5 of services based on Jesus's experiences in the wilderness, as part of the "Jesus Shaped PeopSe" programmes that we have been following for the past 10 years. These services were supported by booklets for reflection and discussion. Baildon Methodist Church also joined in with the Lenten lunches organised by Churches Together in Baildon, including hosting one of the lunches. On 7 March, we took part in the World Day of Prayer service, held this year at Baildon Moravian Church. As Easter approached, on Maudy Thursday, we held a Tenebrae service, for the first time in our own church, and this was appreciated by those who attended. Some of our members joined a walk of witness organised by Churches Together in Baildon on Good Friday before returning to Wesleys Cafe area for a Good Friday Café SeNice. On Easter mornin& an Easter breakfast was provided before the morning worship. In May, we celebrated our Church Anniversary, with singing accompanied by the church band. After the service, a buffet lunch and quiz was held for those who wished to continue the followship, with proceeds donated to Christian Aid. A "Rousing Hymns, Songs and Scones" Service was arranged for the afternoon of 13 July and members were invited to choose their favourite hymns for everyone to sing. Givln for Other5. For our Harvest Service in October 2024, we invited, in line with previous years, donations of tins and packeted foods and these were taken to the neighbouring Windhill Community Centre food bank for distribution to those in food poverty. At the end of November, we also invited the congregation to bring toys, books, and gifts in new or good-as- new condition for donation to families in need known to the Advice Centre in Windhill. The Church also supported an appeal for socks to be donated for homeless men at the Bradford Immanuel Project. We continued to choose a different charity each month a5 our"Giving for Others" Charity (often abbreviated to our GIFOI. A total of £7,385 was raised for different causes throughout 2024-25. This included a wide variety of local, national and international charities Such 3s= Manorlands Hospice. All we Can Imethodist Relief and Development Fund), Christian Aid Middle East appeal, Action for Children, Kaleo, Cool Earth, Windhill Community Centre, Candlelighters, Easter OfferiTrg, Christian Aid. Camfed, Defibrillator local charity, Multiple Sclerosis Charity. A coffee morning to raise funds for Macmillan Cance Charity was arranged by church members in October 2024 and raised £1193. A Church Christmas card was again produced to help reduce the number of individual cards needing to be exchanged between members and friends. Participants were invited to make a donation to the Kaleo Charity or another charitv of their choice. Some Church members invited people to engage with a Reverse Advent Calendar Project whereby dried goods and gifts were put into a box for each day of Advent. The resulting boxes were donated to families known to the Windhlll Advice Centre. Members of the church continued to be generous in contributing foodstuffs and toiletries to the Community Pantry on our premises. Thi5 ran throughout the year on a help-yourself-if-you-need-somethinE-for-today basis. The Church "Sew Togetherf, Group continued to meet fortnightly to create knitted blankets that were sent to the Fistula Hospital in Addis Ababa. Over 600 such blankets have been sent in recent years. Promoting Inclusion In term time, Baildon Methodist Church volunteers offered "Stay and Pla, for children and a parent or guardian. Stay and Play took place at the same time as the morning service, in the adjacent Wesleys Café area. Each session
included a bible story, or other story with a message which communicates our values, and a craft activity related to the Story. The thildren brought their creations into the adult worship near the end of each morning service so that adults and children could round off their worship together. Towards the summer of 2025, it was decided to provide a more informal worship space at the rear of the church for all ages, for those who might prefer to worship whilst crafting, doodling* or colouring. Fellowship and Pastoral care Many members of Baildon Church and the wider community found friendship and positive activities through the Church and its many associated activities. For a lot of older people living alone, and young parents, Baildon Methodist Church, Wesleys Community Hub and Cafe provided a place where they feel cherished and "at home" The Church continued to have a system of "Pastoral Visitors" i.e. members of the Church who undertook to maintain a 5petial link with up to 6 other members, especially those living alone. The Lay Pastors were also available to support people at times of particular need, and, when requested, to prepare for and conduct baptisms or funeral5. Supporting Bradford City of Culture 25 During the year, we took part in an art project organised by the Methodist Circuit entitled "The Bigger Picture., welcomed the Circuit "Tent" which offered crafting and weaving activities,. and asked groups which met on our premises to make some bunting to represent their group so that these could be strung together around the Wesleys Café area. We also promoted other City of Culture activities taking place across the city. Communlcations The Church continued to host and update two websites- one specifically for Church activities, and the other for Wesleys Community Hub and Café. A monthly "What's On" sheet was produced in paper form and was displayed in stands on the tables in Wesleys Café. Noticeboards were used to promote upcoming activities,. to let people know of our activities,. and to extend environmental message in line with the A Rocha Gold Award which we achieved in 2023-4. One wall of Wesleys Café was used as a gallery for local artlsts, photographers, and crafters. A weekly e-new51etter, 'Bits and Pieces" was put together and circulated each week. This included Church and Wesleys news,. Circuit information,. and local external events and opportunities. Facebook was also Used to reach the wider community. Ji WESLEYS COMMUNITY CAFÉ I WESLEYS COMMUNITY HUB ACTIVITIES AND PARTNERSHIPS Wesleys Café and Community Hub are vital components of Baildon Methodist Church, providing friendship, food, and health-promoting activities for all aEes. They enable us to use our premises, time, and skills in the service of our local community. Grants were received from Bradford Council and Baildon Town Council to support the work of Wesleys Cafe and Community Hub as a "Warm and Welcome Space" and as a centre for local people to meet and build a sense of community. Wesleys Café continued to be very popular throughout the year, particularly for those living alone and yOLtng parent5 and their children. It also provided a space where people coming to Wesleys Community Hub for Broup-
activities could socialise before or after their sessions. The Café Cooks lonly one on duty on any dayl supported a team of around 70 volunteers who worked in the kitchen on a rota basis, taking orders, making drinks, preparing vegetables, and operating the washing up machine. The Cafe was open from 10.00-15.00 each weekdayi serving nutritlOU5 and affordable meals from 12.00-13.30. Around 50 main meals were served each weekday. On Saturdays, the Café was open for drinks and snacks from 9.00- 12.00 and was run entirely by volunteers. Café prices were set as low as possible, whilst still coverinE the costs. The small surplus at the year-end was transferred to Church running cost5. Voucher5 for people to claim a free drink, and free soup and a roll at lunchtimes were available, and were accepted by the Cafe a5 payment, without question. A traditional Christmas lunch was served on two days in December, and the Café provided food for the Baildon at Christmas event. Wesleys Community Hub provided and Supported around 40 different activities each week.. some being activities directly run by Church members, and others being offered by external organisations that share Christian values of service and support to others. Regular activities included- "See&Know" baby and toddler group,. a Youth Club,. Guiding and Scouting group5. Several activities aimed at older people including a Social Group, a Dementia-friendly drop-in,. and Seated Dance. A new support group for Carers was also established during the year. Groups promoting good health including "Weigh Better Together" Pilates, and a new Tai Chi session. Two choirs and an orchestra. Our adjacent building- The Fold- continued to be used in term-time by Baildon Villa8e Preschool (Lower Fold), and by 'Unique Voice5" providing arts and drama activities for people with learning disabilities, in the Upper Fold. During the summer school holidays, one of our regular user-groups offered a dance "camp. and two play sessions were organised for children with additional needs by a new organisation called Sensory Haven. Our premises are also used from time to time for meetings of Baildon Town Council and we hosted the Annual Town Meeting. In March 2024, we organised a 'Women's Health Event" in partnership with officers from Bradford Council, Blngley Bubble Community Health Partnership, and the local GP practice. Over 20 voluntary and statutory organisations had an information stall at the event, which also offered some discussion opportunities and exercise "taster sessions" In addition. our premises were used for several concerts during the year (the Church having excellent acou5tlCs.1. Partnerships Wesleys Community Hub took on the role of "Community Anchorf for the Baildon area on the Bingley Bubble Community Health Partnership. This involved attending and contributing a voluntary sector perspective to the monthly meetings of Bingley Bubble Leadership Team; meeting Wlth representatives of other Community Anchor organisations acr055 Bradford,. and taking part in other local health forums. Wesleys was also represented on the Patient Participation Group at our local GP surgery. A representative of Wesleys also attended the quarterly meetings of Baildon Liaison Group which brought together District and Town Councillors with the Community Hubs Iwesleys is one of 4 in Baildonli police, and youth workers to share information and identify new local needs.
PLANS FOR FUTURE To continue to be guided by the Church Vision Statement.. We will.. become u growing Church, spiritually and numerically, where people discover the love of God.. develop the work we do with children, young people, (yndf(Jmilies,' reach out to vulnerable people of all ages, encouraging them tofulfil theirpotenti(Jl,' offer the unconditional love of God to our neighbours neor andfor,. respect God's World,. using os little energy, and creiyting Gfs little wuste, as possible, to leove the World better ploce,. forge partnerships with other churches. orgunisations und businesses that share our values. To build on the success of the Jesus Shaped People series with other series based on spiritual themes. Continue to encourage the interaction of younger members of the Church with the functions of Church life. To continue to value the efforts of those who help make Baildon Methodist Church a vital part of Baildo village life providing opportunities for fellowship, socialisinE, learning new skills and community outreach. Continue to communicate with friend5 of the Church using the communication mechanisms details in this report and to use new ones that may be identified. Providing pastoral care to all worshippers and participants in Wesleys activities, whether members of the Church or not. To continue to campaign for environmental awareness and action. Maintain a vigilant approach to our energy usage and invest in further large scale solar panel installations to help offset the increasing energy costs. To build on the establishment of the "Wellness at Wesleys" twice weekly meeting for people who are isolated, anxious or in need to individual support. To continue to support those affected by the Cost of Living Crisis. The trustees declare that they have approved the Trustees Report above. Signed on behalf of the Charlty's Trustees: ? J(6LL . emLILLJ . Rev Philip Drake Christine Flecknoe On behalf of the Ministerial Team Church Councll Secretary 2024125
Baildon Methodist Church Statement ot Trustees, accounting and reporting responsibilitles The Trustees are responsible for preparin8 the Trustees, Annual Report and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards Iunited Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practicel. The Law applicable to charities in England and Wales requires the Trustee5 to prepare financial statements for each financial year which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charity and of the incoming resource5 and application of resources of the charity for that period. In preparing these financial statements, the Trustees are required to.. Select Sultable accounting policies and then apply them consistentlv,. Observe the methods and principals in the Charities SORP: Make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent,. State whether applicable accounting standards have been followed, subject to any material departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements,. and Prepare the financial statements on the 8oinE concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the charity will continue in business. The Trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records that disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial p051tion of the charity and enable then tom ensure that the finantial statements comply with the Charities Act 2011, the Charity (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 and the provisions of the trust deed. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charity and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities. The Trustees are responsible for the maintenance and integrity of the charity and financial information included on the charity's website. Legislation in the United Kingdom governing the preparation and dissemination of finantial statements may differ from legislation in other jurisdictions.
Baildon Methodist Church Independent Examinerfs report to the Trustee5 of Baildon Methodlst Church I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of Baildon Methodist Church for the year ended 31 August 2025. This report is made solely to the Charity's Trustees, s a body, in accordance with Section 145 of the Charities Act 2011. My independent examination work has been ijndertaken so that I might state to the CharitV'5 Trustees those matters l an required to state to them in an Independent Examinerfs Report and for no other purpose. To the fullest extent permitted by law, I do not accept or assume responsibility to anyone other than the Charity and the Charity's Trustees as a body, for my independent examination work, for this report, or for the opinions I have formed. Re5ponslbllltles and basis of report As the charity trustees of the Trust you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 20111'the Act'l. I report in respect of my examination of the Trust's accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 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 Examinerfs Statement Since the Charity's gross income exceeded £250,000 your examiner must be a member of a body listed in section 145 of the 2011 Act. I confirmed that l am qualified to undertake the examination because l am a member of Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales, which 15 one of the listed bodies. I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect: l. Accounting records were not kept In respect of the Trust as required by section 130 of the Act; or 2. The accounts do not accord with those records,. or 3. The account5 do not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the form and content of account5 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 consldered as part of an independent examination,. or 4. The accounts have not been prepared in accordance with the methods and principles of the Statement of Recommended Practice for accounting and reporting by charitie5 applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reportin8 Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland IFRS 1021.
I have no concern5 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 understanding of the accounts to be reached. Jonathan S White IO" February 2026 J S White & Co Limlted 25- 29 Sandy Way Yeadon Leeds LS19 7EW
Baildon Methodist Church Declaration of Scrutlny for the year ended 31 August 2025 I confirm that these accounts for the year to 31st August 2025 have been prepared from the records of the Church and they include all funds under the control of the Church Trustees. Treasurer and Trustee 10th February 2026 Gary Picken 69 Springfield Road Baildon Shipley West Yorkshire BD17 5LX
Baildon Methodist Church Balance Sheet as at 31 August 2025 2025 2024 Notes Current Assets Debtors Cash at bank and in hand io 14,300 258,865 273,165 6,190 264,448 270,638 Current Liabilities Creditors.. Amounts falling due within on year li 1,895 15,245 Net Current Assets 271,270 255,393 Creditors.. Amounts falling due over one year 12 19,299 Net Assets 271,270 236,094 Funds of the Char5ty: Unrestricted Restricted Total Funds 14 14 187,303 83,967 271,270 129,661 106,433 236,094 The notes on pages 17 to 23 form part of these Financial Statements. The Financial Statements were approved by the Trustees and signed on their behalf by: Gary Picken Trustee Date:
Baildon Methodist Church Statement of Cash Flows for the year ended 31 August 2025 2025 2024 Cash flows from operating activitles: Net Cash lused inl operating activities.. Below 15,253 56,050 Cash flows from Investing actlvltles Interest received Net cash provided by investing activitie5 9,670 9,670 16,168 16,168 Cash flows from financial actlvlties Cash in flows from new borrowing Net cash provided by financing activities Change in cash and cash equivalents in the year Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the year Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the year 5,583 264,448 258,865 39,882 304,330 264,448 Reconclllation of Net Movement In Funds to Net Cash Flow from Operating Actlvltles 2025 2024 Net movement in funds Interest Received Increase in debtors Increase in creditors 343 9,670 8,110 13,350 15,253 3,498 16,168 3,545 46,925 56,050
Baildon Methodist Church Note5 to the Financlal statements for the year ended 31 August 2025 2. Critlcal accounting estimates and jud8ements In the application of the Church's accounting policies, the Trustees are required to make judgements, estimates and assumptions about the cairying amount of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. The estimates and associated assumptions are based on hlstorical experience and other factors that are considered to be relevant. Actual results mav differ from these estimates. The estimates and underlying assumptions are reviewed on an ongoing basis. Revision5 to accounting estimates are recognised in the period In which the estirnate is revised, if the revision affects only that period, or in the period of the revlsion and future period5 if the revision affects both current and future perlods. 3. Income from donations and offerlngs 2025 2024 Legacie5 Offerings and donations Gift Aid Grants received Room Letting Loan Repayment Fund5 to pay outPP 81,084 11,835 16,020 14,746 103.651 14,850 3,158 112.097 133,247 4. Income from other tradlng act5vlt5es 2025 2024 Book & Card Stall 510 4,986 62,962 2,153 20,916 91,527 386 3,956 51,193 Premises lettings Smart Export GLJarantee payment Gift Aid Tax Reclaim 23,539 79.074 5. Other Intome 2025 2024 CaterinE Income Weddines and funerals Room Letting See & Know funds Feed in tarrif TMCP Interest 62,367 2,318 46,960 8,033 390 42,502 2,495 1,628 114,139 52,553 6, Income from Investment5 2025 2024 Interest on cash deposits Interest to Big Fund TMCP Interest 3.319 2,755 3,595 9,670 3,632 12,537 16,168
Baildon Methodist Church Note5 to the Financial statements for the year ended 31 August 2025 7. Expendlture on charitable a¢tivitie5 2025 2024 Staff Costs (Note 81 Circuit a5se5sment Building Cost Bank Charges Donations Repair and maintenance Utilities and Insurance Mission and publicity Cleaning and other costs Licence cost Catering GIFO Paid out Grants paid out Fuel Big Fund Loan repayment & Interest Benevolence Fund Other Misc Restricted Funds Website & computer costs Creditors 80,681 76,130 75,010 60 350 395 23,653 1,122 6,395 1,309 142 5,894 9,757 55,701 74,823 44,612 60 70 9,697 36,782 4,437 4,611 969 68 5,152 16,194 32,330 3,104 50 1,592 11,538 614 1,070 2,693 3,593 2,595 794 Total Expenditure 292,257 237,131 8.Employment Costs 2025 2024 Staff costs comprlse: Wages and salaries Social Security Pension Costs 76,011 1,957 2,713 80,681 51,699 1,165 2,837 55,701 The Church had 5 employees12024- 5 employees) during the year. No employee received remuneration in excess of £60,00012024- no employee). No Trustees received any remuneration of benefits during the year12024- no trustees) The Trustees are considered to be the key management personnel of the church. During the year, there were no expense5 paid to the trustees12024 - no expensesl.
Baildon Methodist Church Notes to the Financial statements for the year ended 31 August 2025 10. Debtor5 2025 2024 Other Debtors 14,300 6.190 11. Credltors: amounts falling due wlthln one year 2025 2024 Note Accruals Loan Balance 1,895 1,500 13,745 15,245 12 1,895 12. Creditors: amounts falling due afte one year 2025 2024 Loan Balance 19,301 The Methodist Chapel Aid loan, which is secured by legal charge over Baildon Methodist Church, is repayable over 15 year. Interest is charged at 2.9% per annum. The loan, which is not secured, is repayable over 12 years by way of capital and interest payments. Interest is charged at 1.8% per annum. At 31 August 2025 the loan was repayable In annual instalmerbts as follows: 2025 2024 In one year or less Between one and five years After five years by instalments Total borrowings 13,745 19,301 33,046 13. Flnancial instruments 2025 2024 Carrying amount of tinanclal assets: Financial assets carried at amortised cost Carrylng amount of financial Ilabilities: Financial liabilities carried at amortised cost 273,165 270,638 1,895 34,546
Baildon Methodist Church Notes to the Financial statements for the year ended 31 August 2025 14. Movement of funds Balance at I September 2024 Balance at 31 August 2025 As at 31 August 2024 Income Expenditure Transfers Restricted funds: Big Fund Other Funds 296,635 403,066 106,431 70,856 29,388 100,244 68,392 54,318 122,710 294,171 378,136 83,965 Unrestricted funds: General funds Total funds 129,663 227,189 236,094 327,433 169,547 292.257 187,305 271,270 Balance at I September 2023 Balance at 31 August 2024 As at 31 August 2024 Income Expenditure Transfers Restricted fund5: Big Fund Other Funds 322,137 424,009 101,872 114,606 20,203 134,809 89,104 41,146 130,250 296,635 403,066 106.431 Unrestricted funds: General fund5 Total funds 90,311 146,233 192,183 281,042 106,881 237,131 129,663 236,094 Purpose of restrlcted funds: Big fund=funds for the 'Fold' a building within the church grounds which will be used for various community and church uses. The church wll continue to fundraise in the coming year. Other funds: various small balances given to the church for a particular use. Transfers between funds represent the use of funds from legacies towards the building of the 'Fold'.
Baildon Methodist Church Notes to the Flnanclal statements for the year ended 31 August 2025 15. Analysis of net assets between funds As at 31 August 2025 Unrestrlcted Restricted Total Current assets Current liabilities Long term liabilities 117,592 1,895 155,573 273,165 1,895 115,697 155,573 271,270 A5 at 31 August 2024 Unrestricted Restrlcted Total Current assets Current liabilities Long term liabilities 85,055 1,500 185,583 13,745 19,301 152,537 270,638 15,245 19,301 236,092 83,555 16. Related party transactions There are no related party transactions during the year12024'. no transactions1-