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.

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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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-