CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES Trustees, Annual Report for the period From 1" Sept 2023 Period end date Period startdate To 31 Aug 2024 Charity name: Ridgeway Methodist Church Charity registration number: 1128711 Reference and Administrative details Charit name Other name the chari uses Re istered chari number Charity's principal address Rid ewa Methodist Church 1128711 Mudge Way Plympton Plymouth PL7 2PS Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity Dates acted if not for whole ear Trust& name Office (if any) Namè of person lor b¢xlyl entitled toa int trustee if an Rev Amanda Roper Mr John Buttle ApF)ointed 10" Dernber 2023 Ex Officio Church Council Mr Ron Meathrel Resigned 31° August 2024 Church Council Mrs Patricia Stead Resigned 12th May 2024 Church Council Church Council Mrs Helen Pope Mrs Joan Buttle Church Council Mrs Janet Bell Church Council Mrs Cannen De Pablo Lopez Mr Martin Holman Appointed 121h May 2024 Church Council Appointed 12" May 2024 Appointed 1" September 2024 Church Council 10 Miss Ruth Nicholls Church Council Secretary Church Council Mr Simon Rogers Mr Matthew Rogers Mrs Esther Young Church Council Church Council 12 13 Church Council Secretary Resigned 12, May 2024 Church Council 14 Mrs Avril Baker Church Council 15 Mrs Monica Thompson Mr Brian Hart Church Council 16 Church Council Church Council Church Counal 17 Mrs Valerie Foot 18 Mr Anthony Kirby
19 Mr Mark Thompson Mrs Lynne Rogers Church Council Church Council 20 21 22 23 Name of trustees holding title to property belgIng to the charity Trustee name Oates act1 if not forwhole ear The Trustees for Methodist Church Putposes (Custodian Trustee Structure, Governance and Management Description of charity's trusts.. Type of governing document Act of Parliament How is the charity constituted? Trust ,orated Trustee selection methods including details of any constitutional provisions e.g. election to post or name of any person or body entided to appoint one or more trustees Appointed by church council/ some ex officio Additional inforniation (optional) You ma choose lo include further statements where relevant aboLrt'. Policies and procedures Inductionltraining adopted for the induction and Range of guidan prodUd by the Methodist Church trainin of trustees Leaffet "Role of a Trustee- The charity s organisational Training in Safeguarding practice in the Methodist Church structure and any wider nefv40rk with which the charity works Structure Part of the Plymouth & Devonport Methodist Circuit Accountable to The Methodist Conference Relationship with any related parties Risks Discussed by Church Council Také professional advice as required Regular review prOsS Adopted Safeguarding Policy Other Objectives and Activities Summary ofthe purposes of the charity as set out in its goveming document Set out in the Methodist Church Act 1976 {clause 4)- synopsis Advancement of Religion and any chantable purpose of Ihe Methodist Church or church organisation. {See Methodist Church Act 1976 The provision of regular public acts of worship open to members of Ihe church and non-members alike. The teaching of Christianity through sermons, courses and small groups. The rovision of outh and arent and toddler activities, and Summary of the main activities in relation to those purposes for the public benefit, in artFcular, the
activities, projects or services identified in the accounts. women's and men's meetings with a Christian ethos. Supporting other charities in the UK and overseas financially and with ra er. Additional infonnation (optional) You ma choose to include further statements where relevant about.. A full programme of Christian worship. ministry and service is provided for all ages and all these activities are open to both members and non-member5. The church regularly prepares and reiVeS new members. Worship includes regular celebrations of Holy Communion and prayer. Leaming and caring is organised through Sunday services, bible study groups. meetings for fellowship and such other activities as may stimulate growth in faith and support others in their Christian discipleship. servi is organised through a wtde variety of unifomed and non-unifomied groups for children from birth to adulthood. coffee bars, wami space and café events. A programme of regular activities is arranged for adults including walking, badminton, Needles and Pins, board games, fellowship groups. Care is offered to all who are in need and people who approach the church asking for a special service or support. The church co-operates with and supports other churches and groups with a similar outlook and ethos. Policy on grant making Policy on social investment including program related investment Contribution made by volunteers Other Achievements and Performance Ridgeway Methodist church continues to hold weekly Sunday services in the moming and evening. Morning services are streamed for those who are unable to join us. In addition there have been monthly midweek services for residents in a neaY community which caters for the visually impaired. A team of volunteers has provided pastoral support to its members, visiting the elderly and housebound and delivering flowers to those who are unw811 or bereaved. Summary of the main achievements of the charity, identifying the difference the charity's work has made to the ¢1umSns of its beneficiaries and any wider benefits to society as a whole. A prayer tearn offers prayer support for the local community and for those in special need. The church employs a part time Offi administrator. A wide range of activities are held for children and young people, which includes a Church led pre-school and toddler group. There are also activities for adults of all ages. Through these activities we provide support and guidance to a wide range of people within our community.
Financial Review Review of the charity's financial position at the end of the period Income has remained steady. ere possible members are encouraged to make offerings by standing order. At the end of the financial year the charity has approximately 7 months of reserves which is above the set ob'ective. We aim to hold in reserve sufficient money in our general funds to cover 2 to 3 months expenditu. The reason for this is twofold: (i) Expenditure is held in reseNe as working capital to cover nonnal running costs and to meet emergency calls on cash., and (li) Certain costs, including our assessment, are paid in advanTr - money is therefore spent in advance of being raised. To cover this, the church n&ds further funds in reserve. At 31 st August 2024 our restricted funds stood at £50,037 with £44,022 as general funds. At 31st Augusl 2024 our general funds represented 7 months of expenditure. Our restricted funds of £50,037 are held for the employment of pastorallmission workers and property expenditure Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves staling why they are held Amount of reserves held Reasons for holding zero reserves Details of fund materially in deficit Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern £44,022 Declarations The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees, report above. Signed on behalf of the charity's trustees Signatu($) Full name{s) Position leg Secretary, Chair, etc) Ruth Nicholls Simon Ro ers Senior Steward Church Council Secretary Date 1 Ith December 2024
CHURCH RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS ACCOUNTS THE METHODIST CHURCH STANDARD FORM OF ACCOUNTS RIDGEWAY METHODIST Church FOR THE YEAR ENDED Saturday, August 31, 2024 Plymouth and Devonport Circuit C1ult no. 002401 Registered Charity - Charity Reglstratlon number 1128711 If not a registered charity Her Majesty's Revenue and Customs Gift Aid number (Th8 HMRC number is equivalerrt to a registered charity number in temis of eviden of charitable status and may be used to give to donors or grant funders wishing to see evidence of the organisation's charitable status. Methodist charities in England and Wales that are not registered charities ar8 exceptèd from registration under Statutory Instrument 2014 No.242) Minister- Rev Amanda Roper Church Stewards: Simon Rogers Helen Pope Carmen de Pablo Martin Holman Treasurer.. Ron Meathrel Stsndard form of Accounts 2024 Final.xls 1of5
ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2024 RIDGEWAY METHODIST Church Unr•stsl¢ted Re8trlcted Totals th1• Funds Fund$ year TotalB last yr SECTION A a1 RECEIPTS Note a2 Offerings and Tax recover Bank and CFB interest and Inveskn*nl income 66,422 66,422 72,010 a3 2.613 2,854 2,613 2,854 21,309 93,198 1,675 7,598 Lettings Other receipts TOTAL RECEIPTS a5 3,768 75,657 17,541 17,$41 6,015 87,298 {a7) SECTION b1 PAYMENTS b2 Circuit Assessment or Share 43,337 43,337 35,299 b3 Donations 5,960 5,960 5,400 Repairs and Maintenance utilities (Insuran$, water charges. heating & lighting) Office 949 3,497 b5 11,264 b7 Other payments TOTAL PAYMENTS 18,470 76,260 8,285 8,285 26.755 30,286 85,746 b8 {b91 SECTION C NET RECEIPTSIPAYMENTS FOR THE YEAR ¢1 (a6-b8) (6031 9,256 8,653 1,552 Total fvnds brought forward from last year 44,625 40,781 85,406 {c61 83,854 Sub total 1¢1+c21 44,022 50,037 94,059 85,406 Transfers and adjustments (c71 c5 TOTAL FUNDS AT END OF YEAR Ic3+c41 44,022 50,037 (c81 85A06 (c6) SECTION D FOR INFORMATION ONLY: MONEY RECEIVED AND PASSED ON TO EXTERNAL ORGANISATIONS lthe8e amounts are not to bo included In total re¢elptslpayments fvures abovo) d1 Balance brought forward from last year d2 OfferingslGifts- received for extemal organisations 4,173 4.563 d3 OfferingslGifts - passed to extemal organisab'ons 4,173 4,563 d4 BALANGE STILL TO BE PAID (d1+d2-d31 Slandsrd formof AcL¥Jwhts 2024 FIn.XI5 2of6
RIDGEWAY MEfHODIST Chw¢b SLIIAMARY OF CH RCH ACCOUNTS AIKJ IFifERNAL ORGANI sECTN ance Ikrte8to Com Summary ofthechwch att¢unts lor the Yearere 31 August 2023 art Intern Organisali(his reFKrtfftgknthe Church CounL¥YChurch Meebng. NotellRt thefundsof an Intern lYg8ni98l n81 be Resweo funds unLgss itc(Id bedearty shNn ihal b co te U8ed forary Metwthsi wrty>sp. This lon must be mpktedto8rrf¥vattho gross IrKJJYand frxwdrturetota Ltht Church. Ifgw 1nrthiE ex¢e&ts IA¢rULl Ihreshoby, then theAcL¥uats rnethod Of3tIra NDA DIFFERENT FORM must bè Us tr> fwrt thèw)unts (8•0 K¥jtebsrtel. P4eaGe ref£r rLO¥ rjang trsfe[S belpen the Oi$trtt and eCl DthctOrgani53trn$. Net R1 Payirts Ow)Ino P8yThnts Adjuslrnents Cb¥"ry b81gr 8oy¥ Brfg•dg 5.705 3,548 3.802 Glrf¥ tyrfg•d¢ 3,462 3.747 D4rtrnoorwolws Badmlrton Patchwork pl 311 33 17 Frfendshlp group 1.952 1,895 57 114 Womensfdlowlhlp 1.619 1,039 4,658 S.238 E6b Food Ravg 35 P$ 23 garden anthtstr)$ 19 35 15 Church occowtsVoW• bmu9ht rorw•rd from pg08 2- totals ¢olumTrl HU 93.198 la71 Ibg) 8.653 Ic71 ¢¢61 94.059 ¢10 Continue on a separatè sheet rary tr& Ihe TOTALRECEIPTS TOTAL PAYMENTS TATEME14TOF ASSETS AND LtABILmE OPENING BALANCES CLO&NG ALANCES CHURCH.¢ASH FUNDS HELDat31 Augu•t 2024 C88h haThJ Bank CufteniALYxAJnl 3$.522 41.862 Bank DewjsrtAxAMrt f4 49.884 52,497 SLIB TOTAL. Churth aCCOLwts {1 94.059 Ic81 held by Intern Or9anbati lthe bgiqrts totsl from atthpl le121 11.827 12.987 TOTAL ¢A3H FUNDS HELD BY CRcH 97,233 107.028 SECT1014 G Al 1 Septemtw20Yd At 81 Aullust2024 OTHER ASSETS •nd LIABILmes 1nbstrThts (InYdeENYWrnents1 Land & BulW8188e rwxe6 re Inwts[KVak) 3,266,472 3,307,759 otherAs9ets 255,303 232,849 Loanl81. atYar 0th8r LWIthS 6.818 6,342 r4 Irdude onty Fund$ tsldatihe Ctsmirw Finarte BoarTJ 15 Ie0n Funds h4d 8tTrUSWf M8trKThylstChth Puwd 1 Indude any rttwin%*sknent8 Iwtfh8 Lwh elefftht0fTMcPstsxrt$thkg1¥ IrL in lin215 3rrfS
pg4 THE YEAR Rldgeway IAethodl8t Church Unrostrlcto Ro8trtctod d Funds Fund8 Total8 th18 year Totals la8t year NOTE 1 OTHER RECEIPTS Bookstall Youth Local Mission FWIRest.Pastoral Vvo Property Fund Mix. Totals 142 142 1.000 521 10,645 5,319 3,682 21,309 293 1,100 133 1,295 1.000 521 10,845 5,319 3,626 3,768 3,194 6,016 17,541 NOTE 2 OTHER PAYMENT Cleaning, inc. supplies Bookstall Office Youth Local Mission FWIRest.Pastoral Propety Fund Misc. Totals 4.391 4391 5,894 128 18,633 829 877 11.625 11,626 665 1.018 6,417 1,018 6,417 2,356 18,470 185 2.541 26.755 3,924 30.285 8,285 Page I
Name of Chu Ridgeway Methodlst Church. Mudge Way, Plympton. PL7 2PS No. 002401 Declarations and Scrutiny I confim that these Receipt and Payment based accounts for the year to 31 August 2024 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 . Name and address of tre Ron Meathrel Ridgeway Methodist Church, Mudge Way. Plympton, PL7 2PS Presentation to the Church trustses I confim that the annual report and accounts for the year ended 31 August 2024 werelwill be" presented to the meeting of the Church trustees held on ..... Signature of the Chair of the meeting Name of the Chair of the meeting Date..IzI.111102 Independent Examlnerfs Report to the Trustees of the Ridgeway Methodist Church Charity Number 1128711 Responsibilities and basis of report I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the Ridgeway Melhodist Church for the year ended 31 August 2024 set out on pages 2 to 4. 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. delete or circle as appropriate Standard fomi olAoy)unts 2024 Fin#l.xls 4of5
Name of Chu R¢dgeway Methodist Church, Mudge Way. Plympton, PL7 2PS 2401 Independent Examinerfs Statement I have completed my examination. I confimi that no material matters have come to my attention in Connection with the examination (other than that disclosed below.) which give me cause to believe that in, any material respect: the accounting records were not kept in accordan with section 130 of the Act" or the accounts do not accord wilh 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 havelhave 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. Signature of independent examiner Name of independent examiner Relevant professional qualification of independent examiner Name of finn (where appropriate) Address Post Code ..fL q.4J/ Date delete or circle as appropriate Stsndard fonn of Accounts 2024 Final.xls Sof5