## **BARNET BROOKSIDE METHODIST CHURCH**
## **TRUSTEES REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS**
**FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31[ST] AUGUST 2023 CHARITY NUMBER: 1128670**
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**CONTENTS**
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**Trustees Report 3 to 11 Receipts and Payments Accounts 12 to 15 Independent Examiner Report 16**
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## **Trustees’ Annual Report for the period**
**From Period end date**
## **Charity name: Barnet Brookside Methodist Church.**
## **Charity registration number: 1128670**
## **Objectives and Activities**
|**Objectives and Activities**|**Objectives and Activities**|**Objectives and Activities**|
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|SORP reference|||
|Summary of the purposes of
the charity as set out in its
governing document
Para 1.17
The purposes of the Charity (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 or
ancillary 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
First and foremost, places of
worship and community as part of
the Methodist church, serving the
local community. This is achieved
by meeting the religious aims by
virtue of the regular services and
fellowship.
The wider community also benefit
by being able to hire rooms, which
are often beneficial to the local
community, by virtue of being
educational**,**musical or health and
well being (exercise)|||
|Statement confirming
whether the trustees have
had regard to the guidance
issued by the Charity
Commission on public
benefit|Para 1.18|The Charity firmly believes it meets all
requirements stipulated by the Charity
Commission, in respect of meeting the
requirements to act “for the public benefit”.|
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SORP reference
Para 1.38
Policy on grant making The Charity makes donations to local
charities and good causes. This is
achieved primarily by donations received at
coffee mornings at both Brookside and
Wesley Hall. During the course of the year,
over £5,000 was given to a wide range of
organizations including:
Action for Children
Barnet Bereavement.
Barnet Food Bank
Cherry Lodge Cancer Care
Christian Aid
Friend in Need
Homeless Action in Barnet
Mencap
MIND
Noah’s Ark Childrens Hospice
Oakleigh School mini bus appeal
Not applicable.
Para 1.38
Policy on social investment
including program related
investment
The Charity benefits enormously by the
Para 1.38 hard work and dedication given by a
Contribution made by significant number of volunteers.
volunteers This includes all aspects relating to the
church services and fellowship, property
management, office administration and the
management of the room letting’s function.
Furthermore, meetings are arranged
throughout the year to discuss any issues
which may arise or plan events and react to
maintenance requirements.
The Charity is truly grateful for everything
which is done by its many volunteers.
Other
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## **Achievements and Performance**
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SORP reference
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|**Achievements and Performance**|**Achievements and Performance**|**Achievements and Performance**|
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|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|It is pleasing to report that room bookings
are approaching the levels achieved pre
the pandemic.
The Church is in partnership with St Mary’s
Church, East Barnet in the East Barnet
Anglican Methodist Partnership (EBAMP).
Shared activities with St Mary’s and other
churches and faith groups include Lent
Groups, the annual Remembrance Sunday
service and service to launch the annual
Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal.
In addition, members participate in and
support a wide range of community
activities including foodbanks, community
centres, faith and peace walks and other
outreach work.
Wesley Hall has also been utilised as a
collection point for gift packages which
have been sent out to those in need,
including The Ukraine and Romania.
Both Brookside and Wesley Hall have
benefitted by the attendance of Police
Community Officers who have come to
coffee mornings at both venues and
warned of criminal activities such as
scammers.
Brookside has a craft group and celebrated
the King’s Coronation with special events.
Wesley Hall and Brookside provide
important indoor venues for the annual
Christmas fairs. For Brookside, this
included hosting an art and craft exhibition
for local artists.|
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Achievements against
objectives set|
Para 1.41|
The Charity is satisfied it has accomplished
all of its objectives and will endeavour to
grow further and seek even more
community engagement.
Several notable success stories were the
regular health screening checks which|
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were organised by Barnet Hospital at
Wesley Hall, and a growing weekly
Saturday coffee morning at Brookside.
These activities have allowed us to build
links and partnerships with the wider
community.
Not applicable.
Performance of fundraising
activities against objectives Para 1.41
set
Not applicable.
Investment performance Para 1.41
against objectives
Other
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## **Financial Review**
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Review of the charity’s Para 1.21 By virtue of the increased amount of room
financial position at the end bookings, the Charity’s financial position
of the period has further improved from the previous
year.
Statement explaining the Para 1.22 As well as holding 12 months reserves for
policy for holding reserves general expenditure, reserves are being
stating why they are held held for property maintenance and
upgrades for both properties.
Following the recent quinquennial
inspection, an action plan was
drawn up to undertake the required repairs
and maintenance. This is being worked
through and prioritised based on the
recommendations within the report.
Amount of reserves held Para 1.22 £260,000
Reasons for holding zero Para 1.22
reserves
Details of fund materially in Para 1.24
deficit
Explanation of any Para 1.23 N/A
uncertainties about the
charity continuing as a going
concern
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|The charity’s principal
sources of funds (including
any fundraising)|Para 1.47|Primarily through donations and lettings.|
|Investment policy and
objectives including any
social investment policy
adopted|Para 1.46|Not applicable.|
|A description of the principal
risks facing the charity|Para 1.46|Another pandemic would certainly
represent a future risk.
The only other risk is one which many
churches face which is reducing numbers
of those who attend services and support
the work of the church. Fortunately ,
numbers have held up well and we have
welcomed some new attendees.|
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## **Structure, Governance and Management**
|Description of charity’s
trusts:|||
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|Type of governing document
(trust deed, royal charter)|Para 1.25|Trust deed.|
|How is the charity
constituted?
(e.g unincorporated
association, CIO)|Para 1.25|Barnet Brookside is a formally constituted
charity, registered with the Charity
commission, and is therefore able to own
property, provide lettings and employ staff.|
|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|The main selection method is for existing
Trustees to approach people whom they
know and who are deemed suitable for the
charity and therefore able to make a
positive contribution.|
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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|The Charity has the following structure:
Chair.
Trustees. (21)
PT Finance development consultant. (1)
PT Admin/IT
Many volunteers.|
|Relationship with any
related parties|Para 1.51|There are relationships with other
churches, notably Barnet and Queensbury
Methodist church and St Mary’s Church,
East Barnet plus other church and
community organisations including
networking group set up by Barnet
Council’s wellbeing team.|
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## **Reference and Administrative details**
|Charity name|Barnet Brookside Methodist church.|
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|Other name the charity uses||
|Registered charity number|1128670|
|Charity’s principal address|Wesley Hall
9 Stapylton Road
Barnet EN5 4JJ|
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## **Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity**
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Dates acted if not for whole Name of person (or body) entitled
Trustee name Office (if any)
year to appoint trustee (if any)
Rev Shaun Leslie Appointed.
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SANDERS
1 September 2015
2 Linda Joan Brown 5 July 2021
3 Helen O'Sullivan 5 September 2019
4 Jayne Delaney 1 September 2018
5 Lorna Oakes 1 May 2017
6 Euan Durston 1 May 2016
7 Carol Ann Moeke 1 May 2016
SHIRLEY-ANNE 1 September 2015
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WHEELER
Derrick John Setchell 1 September 2015
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MSC,FDS
10 Michael Brandrick 1 September 2015
11 GWEN JONES 1 September 2015
12 Robin Leslie Dyer 1 September 2015
Margaret 1 September 2015
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Thompson
14 Diane Jean Mills 1 September 2015
CHRISTINE 1 September 2015
15 Jeanne
SETCHELL
16 Lyn Forster
Graham Steven
17
Wheeler
Sheila Alice
18
Mortimer
19 Eddie Thompson
20 Pauline Eldred
21 Edward Eldred
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– 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
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Trustee name Dates acted if not for whole
year
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## **Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others**
Description of the assets N/A held in this capacity
Name and objects of the charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects
Details of arrangements for safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity’s own assets
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## **Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)**
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## **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**
Future Plans.
1. Assess the building requirements which have arisen out of the latest quinquennial inspection and undertake the repairs identified..
2. Consider the appointment of administrative and finance staff..
3. New sound system for main hall.
4. Update policy and procedure documents.
5. Improve the web site and widen the marketing activities to promote events and attract new service users. Overall, to try and achieve optimum room occupancy.
6. Last but not least, to promote further community engagement and to act as local hubs for community groups, bringing people together and providing a warm, friendly environment, which provides a wide range of events and activities.
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## **Declarations**
**The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.**
**Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees**
**Signature(s) Full name(s)** Shaun Leslie Sanders **Position (eg Secretary,** Chair **Chair, etc)** ~~ee~~ **Date** ~~[a]~~ 26.06.2024 ~~Pp~~
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# **CHURCH (Short Form) RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS ACCOUNTS**
# **THE METHODIST CHURCH**
# **STANDARD FORM OF ACCOUNTS**
# **(SHORT FORM)**
## Barnet Brookside
**Church**
## FOR THE YEAR ENDED
## 31 Au ust 2023 g
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Barnet & Queensbury Circuit Circuit no 35/35
Registered Charity - Charity Registration number 1128670
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## If not a registered charity **His Majesty's Revenue and Customs Gift Aid number**
(The HMRC number is equivalent to a registered charity number in terms of evidence of charitable status and may be used to give to donors or grant funders wishing to see evidence of the organisation's charitable status. Methodist charities in England and Wales that are not registered charities are excepted from registration under Statutory Instrument 2014 No.242)
## Minister:
## Rev Shaun Sanders
Church Stewards: Lyn Forster Carol Moeke Christine Setchell Gwen Jones Margaret Thompon Treasurer:
Pauline Eldred
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## **ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 August 2023**
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This Last
year's year's
amount amount
to the to the
nearest nearest
SECTION A £ £
a1 RECEIPTS Note £ £
a2 Offerings and Tax recovered 31,980 38,235
a3 Bank and CFB interest & investment income 5,763 487
a4 Lettings 72,687 56,606
a5 Other receipts 19,140 10,008
TOTAL RECEIPTS 129,570 105,336
a6
SECTION B
b1 PAYMENTS
b2 Circuit Assessment or Share 36,680 36,610
b3 Donations 10,000
b4 Repairs and Maintenance 18,622 12,190
b5 Utilities (Insurances, water charges, heating & lighting) 28,378 22,544
b6 Other payments 27,191 20,844
TOTAL PAYMENTS 110,871 102,188
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SECTION C
NET RECEIPTS/PAYMENTS FOR THE YEAR 18,699 3,148
c1 (a6 - b7)
c2 Total funds brought forward from last year 245,740 (c7) 242,592
TOTAL FUNDS AT END OF YEAR (c1 + c2) 264,439 245,740 (c7)
c3
c4 State here the total of any other assets of the Church
c5 State here the total of any liabilities of the Church
c6 State here the insured value of the Church premises and contents
SECTION D ANALYSIS OF FUNDS
d1 Balances held at TMCP at 31 August 195,054 194,230
d2 Balances held at CFB at 31 August 6,655 6,269
d3 Bank and cash balances at 31 August 62,730 45,241
d4 TOTAL (= Box c3) 264,439 245,740
SECTION E
FOR INFORMATION ONLY: MONEY RECEIVED AND PASSED ON TO EXTERNAL
ORGANISATIONS
(these amounts are not to be included in total receipts/payments figures above)
Balance brought forward from last year
e1 717
e2 Offerings/Gifts - received for external organisations 5,003 3,100
e3 Offerings/Gifts - passed to external organisations 5,720 2,383
BALANCE STILL TO BE PAID (e1+e2-e3)
e4 717
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Name of Church: Barnet Brookside Methodist Church Charity Number: 1128670
## **Declarations and Scrutiny**
I confirm that these Receipt and Payment based accounts for the year to 31 August 2023 have been prepared from the records of the Church and that they include all funds under the control of the Church trustees.
Signature of treasurer …
Date…26[th] June 2024
Name and address of Pauline Eldred, treasurer. Brookside Methodist Church, 2 Cat Hill East Barnet, Herts, EN4 8JB
## **Presentation to the Church trustees**
I confirm that the annual report and accounts for the year ended 31 August 2023 were presented to the meeting of the Church trustees held on 16th May 2024
Signature of the Chair of the meeting :
Name of the Chair of the meeting: Shaun Saunders
Date: 26/06/2024
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**Independent Examiner’s Report To The Trustees of Barnet Brookside Methodist Church Charity Number: 1128670 For the year ended 31[st] August 2023**
## **Responsibilities and basis of report**
I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the Barnet Brookside Methodist Church for the year ended 31 August 2023 set out on pages 13 to 14 As the Church’s trustees, you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the 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(5)(b) of the Act.
## **Independent Examiner’s Statement**
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.
I have no concerns 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.
I have not obtained independent verification of all investments with the Trustees for Methodist Church Purposes or held in other trusts, bank balances and funds at the Central Finance Board of the Methodist Church which are individually in excess of £10,000 (ten thousand pounds) at the balance sheet date.
Keisha Chidziva Independent Examiner For and on behalf of Community Barnet SEIDS Hub 200 Empire Way London HA9 0RJ
Date: 26/06/2024
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