## Billericay(incorporatingMethodistWesternChurch Road Methodist Church, Queens Park Community Church and St Andrew's Church Herongate) Registered Charity Number 1128787 **----- Start of picture text -----**
Annual Report of the Trustees for the Financial Year ended 31 August 2021
Introduction
This is the Trustees’ Annual Report for Billericay Methodist Church which covers Western Road Methodist Church and Queens Park
Community Church, both in Billericay. This year it also covers St. Andrew's Methodist Church, Herongate who now come under our umbrella
for administration, finance and leadership. This has meant an increase in the funds held in our accounts of approximately £31k.
Billericay Methodist Church employs two part-time staff, a Premises Supervisor and a Cleaner, both working at the Queens Park Church. Our
Minister Rev David Bagwell is employed by the South Essex Circuit of The Methodist Church UK.
Aims and Organisation
For some time now the Mission Statement of the church has been:
Billericay Methodist Church is called to encourage a living faith in God.
Through the power of the Holy Spirit we proclaim the love of Jesus Christ in:
Worship and fellowship, Evangelism and teaching, Serving others and working for social justice.
From September 2021 the theme for the year will be ‘Caring for God's World - we will actively engage in the TearFund Climate Change
Emergency declaration process and continue to explore other ways as individuals and as a church to better care for God's World, Genesis 1:
vvs 27-28.
This past year the vision of what the church should be was explored and taken forward through teaching and action on ‘How2Be' - this was in
response to the Coronavirus pandemic which led to the suspension of all normal activities at the church buildings, we took a fresh look at what
it means to be a church in that new situation.
The Church caring policy is to:
Encourage everyone in our churches to care for one another, and maintain an established pastoral system where Church members work in
conjunction with staff.
Make it a requirement for an annual review of Safeguarding Policies and ensure necessary DBS checks are made and training attended.
Family Ministry:
Encourage and equip volunteers and leaders to build our Church into a community for all generations.
Encourage and nurture relationships between God, Church and families.
Nurture relationships across groups within the Church.
Facilitate links between the Church, families, the wider community and other organisations through outreach and church-based events
including worship.
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Hospitality: Encourage Christ-like hospitality and practice an active and generous love. invite, welcome, receive and care for those who are “strangers”, so they may find a spiritual home and the richness of Christ in our Church. Express God's invitation to others. Pray, plan and work toward helping others to receive Christ. inclusivity: Encourage and facilitate a sense of belonging together as one in the Body of Christ. Acknowledge the uniqueness of individuals and foster inclusivity. Encourage mutual concern, goodwill and respect for others regardless of ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, age, disability or opinion. Acknowledge Christians hold different views on issues including faith and life-style, and encourage all exchanges of opinion to be within a framework of mutual respect, prayerfulness grace and honesty. Challenge discrimination and injustice. Working Together: Encourage openness to change and a willingness to receive the talents of others. Encourage people within the church to work together as effectively as possible. To be conscious and considerate of the well-being needs of those who serve/work in our churches: volunteers, lay workers, ordained ministers. Business and Resources (People): Seek appropriate people to join the Leadership Team as Church Stewards and Church Council Representatives. Offer them induction and encouragement to take an interest in particular aspects of Church work. Business and Resources (Buildings): Arrange the independent quinquennial inspections of all Church property, supported by annual inspections by the relevant stewards. Comply with the Safeguarding and Equality legislation and Connexional policy. Comply with current buildings Health and Safety legislation and undertake Annual Risk Assessments. Improve and maintain the Church premises. ## Business and Resources (Finance): The Church will: Encourage the use of regular, tax-efficient giving. Consider and approve an annual budget, together with a one year forecast. Consider and review future Church finance. Consider and approve the annual church contribution to the South Essex Circuit. Business and Resources (Business): The Church will plan and discharge its responsibilities in an efficient and effective manner. Review of the year: Our membership at the end of the year was 155, this is the same number as a year ago. The figures do however include 6 deaths, 2 people leaving us, one transfer in and 7 members from Herongate added to our numbers. The many and varied church organisations continued to actively serve the church family and the wider community, full details of which can be found in the Annual Report covering each calendar year. This report is published in March each year and reviews the life, work, worship, service and achievements of the church through all its organisations and activities. The Annual Report may be viewed on the church’s website at www.billericaymethodistchurch.org or a copy may be obtained from the treasurer. The Trustees have continued to develop our Vision, looking at including all Church members and worshipers in any decisions made. ## General maintenance is always on-going at all three sites, much of which is carried out by our Church members. As at the year-end of 31°' August 2021 our unrestricted reserves were down by £1.5k, however this was less of an overspend than we had anticipated due to new hirers joining us this summer once the COVID lockdown was eased, plus some groups resuming. No further large bequests were received during the year, 4 update projects were funded from the Bequest Fund over the year, with the balance sitting in our restricted funds to spend on specific projects. Income Trends: Like all charities this year we have been hit with loss of income during the Coronavirus lockdown. Church income is primarily drawn from our congregation's Sunday collections and the associated Gift Aid tax credit. This regular giving was down while we were not meeting but we resumed regular worship once allowed. Another valuable source is the income from users of our premises, both our own groups and various groups within the community. Most of these were not able to meet until this summer because of the pandemic and lettings were down by over half on previous times as a result. Interest is received on our deposit with the Methodist Central Finance Board, although this has been minimal this past year due to interest rates being so low. ## Expenditure Trends: The major cost is in relation to the assessment paid to the Methodist South East Essex Circuit. This past year would have amounted to 60% of our total expenditure, however the circuit assessment was less this year as we were given a 3 month holiday by the South Essex Circuit. A significant amount of the circuit assessment is used to pay the district assessment, stipends and related costs to ministers and upkeep of the Circuit Manses. The other expenditure includes mainly the running, maintenance and improvement of our properties, plus our family and youth work within the church and community. The Circuit has agreed to use funds from their reserves for 2021/22 and has therefore agreed to accept a reduced amount of £70k from us. Fund balances: As at 31 August 2020 our net current assets were £260,980, of which £95,526 is restricted. Restricted assets includes bequest money and funds held by our Internal Organisations. Unrestricted funds provide cover for about over 13 months expenditure. Plans for 2021/22: The Church financial plans for the coming year have been prepared on the basis that there remains 2 part-time staff with anticipated cost of living wage increases and the assessment paid to the Methodist South Essex Circuit. There will be no change to the general running costs of the Church. ## Billericay Methodist Church Trustees Annual Report on Finance and Governance ## Basis of preparation and legal framework The Charity’s annual report and accounts for the year ended 31 August 2021 have been prepared in accordance with the Charities Act 2011 and the Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice 2015 as applicable to the Financial Reporting Standard (FRSSE) 2015. ## Full Name of Charity: BILLERICAY METHODIST CHURCH Registration Charity Number: 1128787 Date of Registration: 1° March 2009 Main Communication Address: Billericay Methodist Church, Western Road, Billericay, Essex CM12 9DT. The members of the Billericay Methodist Church Council meeting are the Charity Trustees, membership being made up of the Minister, Church Office holders, representatives appointed by the church at the Annual General Meeting and one representative appointed by the South Essex Circuit. **----- Start of picture text -----**
Full membership is shown as AppendixA to this report.
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Church Minister and Officers: ## Circuit Minister: Rev David Bagwell Nominal Church Stewards: Ms Helen Hacker, Mrs Lyn Bowditch and Mrs Julie Cristin Mrs Lorraine Harris acted as the principal officer overseeing the day to day financial management and accounting for the Church during the year. Independent Examiner: Mr Thomas Sterry OBE, C/o Billericay Methodist Church, Western Road, Billericay CM12 9DT Investment Bankers: Central Finance Board of the Methodist Church HSBC Barclays Bank (Herongate account) - Aims and Organisation The purposes of the Methodist Church are and shall be deemed to have been since the Date of Union, the advancement of: a) The Christian faith in accordance with the doctrinal standards and 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. ## Public Benefit We confirm the trustees have had regard to the Charity Commission’s guidance on public benefit. Structure, Governance and Management The governing document for the Church is the Deed of Union (1932) and Methodist Church Act (1976). Detailed governance arrangements are outlined within the Constitutional Practice and Discipline of the Methodist Church by order of the annual conference (CPD). Day by day management of the Church is undertaken by the Church Leadership team, the Church Finance, Property and Pastoral Committees. ## Trustee Training A range of guidance produced by Methodist Connexion to support the effective running of the Church, specifically the leaflet ‘The Role of a Trustee in the Methodist Church’ is given to all new Church meeting members as induction to their role of trustees. ## Related Parties The Church is part of the Methodist South Essex Circuit and the Beds, Essex and Herts District and is also accountable to the Methodist Conference. ## Donations from Trustees The Church Trustees have donateda total of £26,755 over the financial year to 31** August 2021, including gift aid reclaimed and due from HMPRC ## Suppliers |Suppliers|Suppliers| |---|---| |Billericay Methodist Church has used the following suppliers during the accounting year, only one ofwhom are Trustees (Roger Davison for|| |plumbing and electrical works), or related toTrustees of the Charity:|| |123 Reg|Acors Press| |Acorn Treecare|Altons Garden Centre| |Amazon|B&Q| |Barleylands Farm Shop|Benfleet Glass| |Billericay Kitchen Company|British Gas| |BT|Cartridgesave.co.uk| |CCLI
Church Finance Supplies Ltd|Chambers Plumbing & Heating
CIE Group Ltd| |COSTCO|Crystal Print| |DC Drainage|E-ON| |Flameguard
GoPak|Gable Roofing
Greenhouse Stores| |Idium Technology Ltd|Jennie Penkul| |Jewsons|Kingdom Coffee| |LMS Nursery|London Vacuum Company| |A1 CMS (Mark Smith Window Cleaner)|Methodist Church Payroll| |Methodist Insurance|Microsoft| |Minster Cleaning Services|MJ Flooring| |Movavi
Pantons Electrical|Nisbets
PHS Group| |PlusNet|Post Office| |Reaction Group|Roger Davison| |Samantha Davenport|S DavisTree Care| |Shenzhenshi
Style South|Sheppard & Cross
Swift Catering Equipment| |Thameside Mechanical Services|Thameside Fire Protection| |TV Licensing|TOTAL Gas& Power (was Orsted)| |Traidcraft
Voipfone|Viking
Wandershare Products| |WAVE|Wayopay (Weio Ltd)| |WHSmith|WorshipLyricVideo| Risk Assessment The Church Council have examined the major strategic, business and operational risks which the Church faces and confirm that systems have been established to enable regular reports to be produced for the Church Council so that the necessary steps can be taken to lessen those risks. Professional advice is taken, as required. The Church Council have adopted, and review annually, a Safeguarding Policy which follows the guidance provided by the Methodist Church. income and Expenditure is being monitored in total and is compared with the approved annual budget on a quarterly basis to detect trends as part of the risk management process. Safeguarding Every person has a value and dignity which comes directly from the creation of male and female in God’s own image and likeness. Christians see this potential as fulfilled by God’s re-creation of us in Christ. Among other things this implies a duty to value all people as bearing the image of God and therefore to protect them from harm. Methodist Connexional practice outlines this commitment to the following principles: The care and nurture of, and respectful pastoral ministry with all children, young people and adults The safeguarding and protection of all children, young people and adults when they are vulnerable The establishing of safe, caring communities which provide a loving environment where there is informed vigilance as to the dangers of abuse We will carefully select and train all those with any responsibility within the Church, in line with Safer Recruitment principles, including the use of criminal record disclosures and registration with the relevant vetting and barring schemes We will respond without delay to every complaint made which suggests that an adult, child or young person may have been harmed, cooperating with the police and local authority in any investigation We will seek to work with anyone who has suffered abuse, developing with them an appropriate ministry of informed pastoral care We will seek to challenge any abuse of power, especially by anyone in a position of trust We will seek to offer pastoral care and support, including supervision and referral to the proper authorities, to any member of our Church community known to have offended against a child, young person or vulnerable adult Billericay Methodist Church commits itself to ensuring the implementation of Connexional Safeguarding Policy; government legislation, guidance and safe practice. ## Reserves Policy The policy is to maintain 6 months forecast annual expenditure where financially practical, equivalent to some £73,700. The balances held in our accounts (excluding funds held in the Internal Organisations' accounts) amount to £170,677.51: HSBC Current Account of £26,659.13, Central Finance Board Deposit Account of £118,434.41 and Barclays (Herongate) £25,583.97 (there are no other investments) at 31 August 2021 exceed the target reserves level. These additional funds are held: 1)To update the Heating Systems at Western Road (this coming year) and Boiler at Queens Park Churches within the next 2 years. 2) To cover potential serious repairs at Herongate in the future to both the Church roof and timber structure. ## Restricted Funds 2) £24,852 Bequest Fund money is to be used for specific projects (as agreed by Church Council), some underway and future projects to be confirmed, but not general running expenses if possible. Funds relating to our Garden of Remembrance, ALF Prize and Billericay Contact Centre are controlled by specific Treasurers and are used for approved purposes (the reserves/cash balances are minimal). Onward Transmission Funds relate to collections and donations for various Methodist Funds, other appropriate Charities and Funds relating to the sponsorship of students and other activities at our Sister Churches in Kenya. Methodist Funds and other Charity collections are forwarded to responsible persons as soon as is practical. No specific reserves are maintained. Balances reflect cash awaiting disbursement. The Kenya Fund is controlled by the Kenya Support Committee and the Church Treasurer. Donations/payments are made for specific requests, annual school and university fees and support of projects at the Grace Centre. Surplus funds are minimal and are dependent upon donations/gifts given. No specific minimum reserve is maintained. ## Internal Church Organisations Each Church Organisation maintains reserves appropriate to their activities and income sources. Their Leaders/Management Committee review these annually. Approved by Billericay Methodist Church Council meeting on 18th November 2021 and signed on its behalf by: Rev David Bagwell Chair **----- Start of picture text -----**
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## THE METHODIST CHURCH ## REPORT and ACCOUNTS ACCRUALS BASIS for the year ended 31 August 2021 ## BILLERICAY METHODIST ## Registered Charity - Registration number (if applicable) Church 1128787 |Church|Stewards|=|_|Ms Helen Hacker
ta oe|ee noes alae ele|me| |---|---|---|---|---|---| ||||Mrs Elizabeth Hardy to (31/08/21)||| ||||Mrs Leonie Keirle (to 21/03/21)||| ||||Mr Rex Kemp (to 21/03/21)||| ||||Mr Richard Rackham (to 21/03/21)||| ||||MrsPamelaSterry(to21/03/21)||| ## BILLERICAY METHODIST Church ## Trustee’s Annual Report on Finance and Governance ## Basis of preparation and legal framework The Charity’s annual report and accounts for the year ended 31 August 2021 have been prepared in accordance with the Charities Act 2011 and the Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice 2015 as applicable to the Financial Reporting Standard(FRSSE) 2015 ## Full Name of Charity / Church: Billericay Methodist Church Registration Charity Number (if a Registered Charity): 1128787 Date of registration (if registered as a Charity) 26/11/2008 Main communication address: Methodist Church, Western Road, Billericay CM12 9DT The members of the Billericay Methodist Church Council are the Charity Trustees , membership being made up of church office holders, Minister and representatives appointed by the church at the Annual General Meeting in March. Full membership is shown as Appendix A to this report. ## Treasurer: Mrs Lorraine Anne Harris Lorraine Harris acted as the principal officer overseeing the day to day financial management and accounting for the church during the year. Independent examiner Mr Thomas Sterry, C/o Billericay Methodist Church, Western Road, Billericay Investment Bankers Central Finance Board of the Methodist Church Trustees for Methodist Church purposes BILLERICAY METHODIST Church ## Aims and organisation Statement of Mission: Billericay Methodist Church is called to encouragea living faith in God. Through the power of the Holy Spirit we proclaim the love of Jesus Christ in: Worship and fellowship, evangelism and teaching, serving others and working for social justice. Our Theme for the Year -Outward Generosity: looking at setting clear targets for the support of the Church both financially and in terms of time and expertise, and to encourage the giving of the Church to the ‘wider work of God' both at home and overseas. The purposes of the Methodist Church are and shall be deemed to have been since the Date of Union the advancement of: - a) The Christian faith in accordance with the doctrinal standards and 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 Worshiping God through prayer, song and other acts of worship. The organisation and resourcing of regular public acts of worship open to members of the church and non members alike. The teaching of Christianity through sermons, courses and small groups. The resourcing of pastoral work including visiting the sick and bereaved. Taking religious assemblies in local schools. Promotion of Christianity through the staging of events and services. Provision of chaplaincy services to local schools, care homes and other institutions as appropriate and when able. ## Public Benefit We confirm the trustees have had regard to the Charity Commission’s guidance on public benefit. ## Structure, Governance and Management The governing document for the church is the Deed of Union (1932) and Methodist Church Act (1976) Detailed governance arrangements are outlined within the Constitutional Practice and Discipline of the Methodist Church by order of the annual conference (CPD). Day to day management of the church is undertaken by the Church Leadership team along with the Minister. The Trustees are appointed at the AGM of the church. ## Trustee Training A range of guidance produced by Methodist Connexion to support the effective running of the church and the role of Trustees is given to the Church Trustees at various meetings and/ or training sessions . ## Related Parties The Church is part of the South Essex Circuit which is part of the Beds, Herts & Essex District and is also accountable to the Methodist Conference. The internal organisation(s) linked to this church are the Art Group, Child Contact Centre, INTERS, Ladies Leisure, Luncheon Club, Men's Fellowship, Men's Supper Club, Pre-School and Toddler Groups Western Road BILLERICAY METHODIST Church ## Risk Management The major risks have been identified and recorded by the Trustees with professional advice taken as required. ## There is a regular annual review process undertaken and recorded. Income and Expenditure is being monitored in total and is compared with the approved annual budget on a half yearly basis to detect trends as part of the risk management process to avoid unforeseen calls on reserves. ## Safeguarding Every person has a value and dignity which comes directly from the creation of male and female in God’s own image and likeness. Christians see this potential as fulfilled by God’s re-creation of us in Christ. Among other things this implies a duty to value all people as bearing the image of God and therefore to protect them from harm. ## Methodist Connexional practice outlines commitment to the following principles: **----- Start of picture text -----**
e the care and nurture of, and respectful pastoral ministry with, all children, young people and adults
the safeguarding and protection of all children, young people and adults when they are vulnerable
e the establishing of safe, caring communities which provide a loving environment where there is informed
vigilance as to the dangers of abuse.
e We will carefully select and train all those with any responsibility within the Church, in line with Safer
Recruitment principles, including the use of criminal records disclosures and registration with the relevant
vetting and barring schemes.
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¢ We will respond without delay to every complaint made which suggests that an adult, child or young
person may have been harmed, cooperating with the police and local authority in any investigation.
e We will seek to work with anyone who has suffered abuse, developing with them an appropriate ministry
of informed pastoral care.
° We will seek to challenge any abuse of power, especially by anyone in a position of trust.
¢ We will seek to offer pastoral care and support, including supervision and referral to the proper authorities,
to any member of our church community known to have offended against a child, young person or
vulnerable adult.
e In all these principles we will follow legislation, guidance and recognised good practice
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The Billericay Methodist Church commits itself to ensuring the implementation of Connexional Safeguarding Policy; government legislation, guidance and safe practice in the circuit and in the churches. The Billericay Methodist Church commits itself to the provision of support, advice and training for lay and ordained people that will ensure people are clear and confident about their roles and responsibilities in safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults who may be vulnerable. ## Reserves Policy General Funds: The policy is to maintain 6 months forecast annual expenditure where financially practical equivalent to some £73,700, with a minimum of 3 months expenditure if not possible. The balances held in our accounts amount to £170,677.51: HSBC current account of £26,659.13, Barclays (Herongate) £25,583.97 and the Central Finance Board deposit account of £118,434.41 (there are no other investments) at 31st August 2021. The additional funds are held to update the heating system at Western Road (booked October 2021) and boiler at Queens Park churches within the next 5 years, plus repairs to the wooden structure at Herongate (£15,000). Also a Bequest Fund which has a balance left of £24,852.53 - these funds are to be used specifically for projects and not for general running expenses. Restricted Funds: Funds relating to our Garden of Remembrance, ALF prize and Billericay Child Contact Centre are controlled by specific Treasurers and are used for approved purposes (the reserves/cash balances are minimal). Onward Transmission Funds relate to collections and donations for various Methodist Funds, other appropriate charities and funds relating to the sponsorship of students and other activities at our Sister Churches in Kenya. Methodist Funds and other Charity collections are forwarded to responsible persons as soon as is practical. No specific reserves are maintained. Balances reflect cash awaiting disbursement. The Kenya Fund is controlled by the Kenya Support Committee and the Church Treasurer. Donations/payments are made for specific requests, annual school and university fees and support of projects at The Grace Centre. Surplas funds are minimal and are dependent upon donations/gifts givien. No specific minimum reserve is maintained. Internal Church Organisations: Each Church organisation maintains appropriate reserves to their activities and income sources. Their Leaders/Management Committee review these annually. BILLERICAY METHODIST Church Number 1128787 ## Name of Church **----- Start of picture text -----**
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BILLERICAY METHODIST Church ## Balance Sheet as at 31 August 2021 |||Unrestricted|Designated|Restricted|Endowment|jTotals this year}|{Totals lastyear| |---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---| ||||(Unrestricted)||Funds||| |||£||£|£|£|£| |Tangible FixedAssets*|||||||| ||Notes||||||| |Land&Buildings(landvalueonly)
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65486| Continue on a separate sheet if necessary and bring the totals forward. Transfer Totals of Receipts and Payments to the SOFA BILLERICAY METHODIST Church ## Notes to the Accounts ## 1 Basis of accounting The financial statements have been prepared under the Charities Act 2011 in accordance with the 2014 version of Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice (SORP) applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard for Smaller Entities applicable in the UK (effective from 1 January 2015) — the Charities SORP (FRSSE) — in replacement for the SORP’s 2005 version specified in its related 2008 Regulations and in accordance with the ‘true and fair override’ provision contained therein.” ## 2 Funds The funds held constitute: General Funds held for any purpose of the Church which are Unrestricted. Restricted funds which are held for a narrower purpose including those for internal organisations. There are also the following Endowment funds as listed. Details of each material fund are disclosed in note 16. Any funds may be represented by more than just cash. ## 3 Accounting policies ## Basis These accounts have been prepared on the basis of historical cost except that investments are shown at their market value at the end of the year, on the accruals basis to showa true and fair view of the Church’s financial position and activities. ## Income Income is included in the Statement of Financial Activities (SOFA) when the Church becomes entitled to the resources, and the trustees are reasonably certain they will receive the resources; and the monetary value can be measured with sufficient reliability. ## Expenditure This is recognised whena liability is incurred, or a constructive obligation arises, that results in the payment being unavoidable. Liabilities are recognised as soon as an outflow of economic benefit is considered more likely than not under the legal or constructive obligation committing the Circuit to pay out resources. ## Grants Grants made by the Church from its own funds are recognised in full at the time of agreement or when the Church accepts that there is a legal or operational obligation to make the payment. When the grant is recurrent over more than one year the balance payable in future years is treated as a provision for future commitments in the Balance Sheet against the appropriate fund, the provision being released in future years as instalments are paid in accordance with the originally agreed terms. ## VAT Since the Church is not VAT registered, all input VAT is charged with the expenses to which it refers. ## Tangible fixed assets for use by the Church The Western Road property is freehold, with the building 60 years old. The Queens Park property is leasehold with 105 years to run on the lease, the building is 20 years old. St Andrews Church Herongate has been added to our accounts in 2021 subject to TCMP guidance - the land and buildings are ona long-term lease from the Anglican Church. All 3 properties are shown as the value of the land only. The value of the sites for a potential alternative use may be significantly higher than the value shown in the accounts. Fixed assets are fully expenses in the year of purchase. ## Investment Properties Investment properties - no property is currently deemed to not be held for the long term purposes of the charity. ## Investments Investments are valued in the balance sheet at market value at the year end. Investment income is included in the accounts when receivable and any gains or losses on revaluation at the year end are shown in the SOFA. ## Debtors and Prepayments Debtors include outstanding lettings invoices in August. ## Creditors Creditors include outstandings relating to utilities, telephones, etc in August. |4.Donationsand legacies||;
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||||||| |---|---|---|---|---|---| |Appendix A| |CHURCH|MEETING|MEMBERSHIP| |MINISTERS|Rev|David|Bagwell| |CHURCH|STEWARDS|Ms|Helen|Hacker| |Mrs|Elizabeth|Hardy|(to|31/08/21)| |Mrs|Leonie|Keirle|(to|21/03/21)| |Mr|Rex|Kemp|(to|21/03/21)| |Mr|Richard|Rackham|(to|21/03/21)| |Mrs|Pamela|Sterry|(to|21/03/21)| |Mrs|Lyn|Bowditch|(from|May|2021)| |Mrs|Julie|Cristin|(from|May|2021)| |Church|Safeguarding|Co-ordinator| |Mrs|Liz|Read| |CHURCH|REPRESENTATIVES|(OTHER|MEMBERS OF THE|CHURCH|COUNCIL)| **----- End of picture text -----**
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|||||||| |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| |1|Mrs|Lyn|Bowditch| |3|Mrs|Pam|Cottrell| |4|Mr|Ken|Cowell| |5|Mrs|Julie|Cristin|(from|May|2021)| |6|Mrs|Linda|Davison|(from|March|2021)| |7|Mr|Roger|Davison| |8|Miss|Rachel|Gallehawk|(from|March|2021)| |9|Ms|Helen|Hacker| |10|Mrs|Geraldine|Hanton| |11|Mrs|Elizabeth|Hardy|(to|August|2021)| |12|Mrs|Lorraine|Harris| |13|Mrs|Leonie|Keirle|(to|March|2021)| |14|Miss|Maggie|Kingston| |15|Mr|Richard|Rackham|(to|March|2021)| |16|Mrs|Liz|Read| |17|Mr|David|Rogers| |18|Mrs|Alyson|Smith| |20|Mrs|Pamela|Sterry|(to|March|2021)| |21|Mr|David|Westcott| |22|Rev|Dr|Marion|Cole|(to|31/08/21)| **----- End of picture text -----**
## Billericay Methodist Church ## Basis of Independent Examiner’s Report My examination was carried out in accordance with the general Directions given by the Charity Commission. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts, and seeking explanations from you as Trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit and consequently no opinion is given as to whether the accounts present a “true and fair view” and the report is limited to those matters set out in the statement below. ## Independent Examiner’s Statement In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention: (1) which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the requirements: * to keep accounting records in accordance with Section 130 of the Charities Act 2011. * to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and comply with the accounting requirements of the Charities Act have not been met; or (2) to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. **----- Start of picture text -----**
Name Mr Thomas Sterry @BE
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Address C/o Billericay Methodist Church, Western Road, Billericay, Essex
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## Billericay Methodist Church **----- Start of picture text -----**
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## Respective responsibilities of Trustees and Examiner The Church's trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The Church's Trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year under Section 144 of the Charities Act 2011(the Charities Act) and that an independent examination is needed. Mr Thomas Sterry MBE, FFA It is my responsibility to: e examine the accounts under section 145 of the Charities Act 2011; e to follow the procedures laid down in the general Directions given by the Charity Commission under Section 145(5)(b) of the Charities act; and e to state whether particular matters have come to my attention. Registered Charity Number 1128787, —t*” ## Declarations and Scrutiny | confirm that these accruals-based accounts for the year to 31 August 202@ have been prepared from the records of the Church and that they include all funds under the control of the Church trustees. Sisinira of nasacort pate...22|.19|%.\ Name and address of treasurer Lorraine Harris, 148 Norsey View Drive, Billericay............................ Post Code CM12 0QX ## Presentation to the Church trustees | confirm that the annual report and accounts for the year ended 31 August 2021 were/will be* presented to the meeting of the Church trustees held on 18 November 2021 Signature of the Chair of the meeting ............ a. pan Sede ee etea al et ee Name of the Chair of the meeting Rev David Bagwell............... Date 18" November 2021 ## independent Examiner’s Report to the Trustees of the ## Billericay Methodist Church ## Charity Number 1128787 ## Responsibilities and basis of report | report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the Billericay Methodist Church for the year ended 31 August 2021 set out on pages 1 to 18. 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’). | 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, | have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act. * delete or circle as appropriate ## Registered Charity Number 1128787 ## independent Examiner’s Statement [The Church’s gross income did not exceed £250,000 and | am qualified to undertake the examination by being a qualified member of the Institute of Financial Accountants | have completed my examination. | confirm 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: - e the accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Act; or - e the accounts do not accord with the accounting records; or - e the accounts do not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the form and content of accounts 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 considered as part of an independent examination - e the trustees’ annual report is not consistent with the accounts | 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. | have/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. Signature of independent examinerCs **----- Start of picture text -----**
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