WIGAY METHODIST.MISSIO
QuL'ens Flall
I'AR and ACCC)UNTS FOR THE YEAR Eh'DING 31ST AUGUST 2025
riiAna2ement
RL'sponbibilils' for managemenl of Wigan fvlethodist Mission lies with its Church Council, in accordance
iih ihL Standin¥ Orders of the Methodist Church. The meTnbership of tbe Church Council ig partly ex
ollicio (￿d partlv elccted. For exatnple, the minis￿[ ivith p&qiorai responsibility, the church stewards (M.'ho
(IfL' elecLed annually by the church members), and the treasurer are ex officio. Other members of the Church
Council are ul¢¢icd annually by ihe church members.
In the i>erii)d ot- l • monihs to thc 31 si Augusi 2025: the Church Council tnet 4 times, to review the ￿,hOle
mi.4%iiin ()f the LhLifLh. includiIi4 Ils ii'vrship, the discipleship ot" its memb¢r%, its financial position, the
m¢iiniL'na]iec ()f the ihurch premises, ils pastoral Lare of both 115 rnL'mbcrs and adherents. and its social and
ei'anoJLlistic outrLaLh.
The LhurLh has a small Leadership Group w'hich meets on a￿erage ei'ery 6 weeks, which h&$ responsibility
for the .Jay 10 day running of the church. reviews its activities and prepares items for presentation to the
CburLh Council.
01)jectives
The mission statement of the Church remains "In Jesus Christ, Growing up, Growing together, Growing out.
Groiiih rooted in LoN'e This sialemeni suJntnarises our mission of serving the community while deepening
our f¥lli)IIship, our rLldlicinship lo God and Chrisiian di5ciplcship.
PrLmi¥¢.s
The chiirch building is in one of the main streets in the Wigan Town Centre, close to the bus station. As
well as 'the church sanctuary and ancillary rooms. it has a cafc. This provides a rang7e ot" food and drink each
m()ming 'l'uL"sday to Frida),, in a safe and friendly environment where people, particularly clderly, can meet
frÈLnds. Pra}'er and a listening ear are also offered. The cafe is now operating within the sanctuary and has
bLknn ivL,Ivonied by evervone for its light airv feel and open space. It has also helped to promot¢ prayer for
CUst(ImLrs and anyone needing help and support.
The Lhiirch building is open every day. As ii.ell as its use for church-based activlties. il is u%ed by a number
ol" outsiJL' or¥)￿lsati(TrnS each w"eeL. Some are charged a commercial fee. Others, for example Alcoholics
An(Iiii'niciu%. pa!" oiil J a Iioniinal amouni.
OLif dPFlicalion to ihe National l.oiterN' E4eriiag¢ scheme for funds towards building costs w'as unsuccessful
bul II'L 'lcli.'e bLLn LncouraiJLd t() rL-appli". We wurrently hai'e an enornious problem w'iih the cupola at the
ioi) lif tlie building. This hi15 de&iradLd io SULh an eit¢ilt thai masoJ)rv is cracking and needs urgent rLpair. It
I￿.]11 shi>rtl)' be supported by scaffolding to make it safe, at considerable cost. The lift is in nccd of
relurblst￿1ellt (again costly), and we have plans to provide toilets on the ground floor (with a quole of
£57,1100). A recent quinquennial in8pection has revealed other work that needs to be carried out. Ive also
have ivindoiv IrJmes which need rLplaeing.. an ineificient heating sl'stem which is expensive to run and
guitering is inefficient. The totaI cost of all this is in excess of one million pounds. The members of the
CFiurch are ii'()rking hard io trv lo bring in extra income but M'e are reliant on grants foT tbe large amowit.

Aetii-ities
'rhL ILtii'ities u1- thL chur¢h rellect its oblioation to show. thai it CX15ts for public benefit, with particular
regJard to the adi'anLement of religion. The church ¢nable5 ordinary p¢ople to live out their Christian faith
thi(iugh:
Worship and prayer, learning about the gospel of Jesus Cl)rist and developing their knowledge of.
and trust in, Jesus
Opportunities t.or fellowship and the provision of pastoral care for its members and others
conncLtLd i%'iih the church
.Mission and outreach
Il'nrship and Pra! er
Thc LhL.rLh ,i(Ild% sen'ices eiFerN Sunda), morning between 10.4iam and 12.30pm. The Music is led mainly
b!, our ii'()rship group. Those ivho aTtend coi'er a ￿'ide age range. The services are led by a iiaricty of
prLaLhe-.s as wcll thc minister. Once a month we bold all informal seriiice, led by a preacher gifted at
adJrL"s%ing? children as ￿'ell ￿ adults. Prayer events and healing services are also held.
All arL 'N¢lcome to attend our services. Ihe averag¢ weekly adult attendance at the rnoming servi¢¢ was 35.
"'I hav. lost many of our children and families since the pandemic but we ar¢ now seeing signs of children
retumsng and havc a dedicated corner for them.
The sacraments of baptism and Ma￿lase are available alld funeral seTh"ices are held.
SLI'eral timL'S in thL !"Lar. i¥'c l)ai'e held a Cafc i4'orship ei'ent on a Wednesdai, or Thursda! afternoon.
t-ol Ii)k4'e, I hKi rL.IrL'slimi'nls. -I'his el￿£>nI h&q ttrd-
-led around 20trlJO people cach tim¢ including our learners
t"r(,ni il(luli L'i)mmuniii' l.'ducalion i4.ho sharL' our building. Some of t.4ose Thho also attend are customers of
thi. CLLte and ha￿.￿ no other attachment to the Lhurch.
There is a dedicated Praver Room on the first floor of the building. It is used for prn)'er, particularly the
LL.klv I'hursdav lunchtimc prayer meeting, and discipleship and bible study groups. Our leadership
mLetings and pastoral meetings are held there. It is aiiailable for use for private prayer by arAyone w'hile the
buildin¥" is ()pen. Pra)'er is available ai the end of church services. and a prayer circle for urgent praver
requcsi
Fellowship and Pastoral Care
I'he plitoral iaiL %NStein is reLiularl! revieived and all the memkrs and most of lh¢ non members ￿h0
atl'nd r':guliirl ¥. hai L a I'&%ti)ral C.arL'r. M'ho is rL'sponsible for keepin&. in touch andlor visiting them in their
h()mL8. ?arti"ularlN' thosL i4-ho are house-bound )[ Sick.
i.ssiov
Mission Loniinues to ￿ an important element in the Church. We Tun regular Start and other courses and
continuL to .£ee peuple come to faith in Jesus Cl)TiSt. Our cafe has pro￿.ed to be a very important mission
field and ive haiy¢ people daily going into the café to offer pra}'er and a listening ear.
l.iltlL An¥Jel.s is our outreach to younger familiLs and meets duTing terni time Our Youth outreach is on a
m(Inthli b&sis and on IhosL. day%, from 3.JOpm lo Spm. vouth from Ic)cal high schools visit and take part in

learning lo play instnllnents, singing.. craft activities. occ&sional cookery and enjoying themselves. This
coitinuLS to grow and develop ivith our minister taking an aciive role.
Quc'ents Hall .4ction on Poi'erti.
'Ihe 14ri 'k", a.4 il ig kno￿n, beLJan as a small outreaLh at the Church and has grown to bL a charity in its own
rioht. ￿'1th its premises. Its aim is the relief and prevention of poverty in Wigan and the surrounding
areas.
Sincc Dccernber ?(1?3. it has hired the Church's lower hall &s a night sheltcr for the homeless. This is now
on a month b). month basis and i¥e do noi kno￿. how long this will coniinue.
Finance
The Church's accounts are subject to independent examination and a copy of the ReLeipls and Payments for
thL J¢ar til 31, Augusi 2025, dulv C¢llifi¢d, is a(lached.
I"hL Inci)n)e Iiuni thL" USL" of our loivei hall bi, the Brick fornis a substsntial part of Lettings and accounts for
thi. L'XCL'S% cil. receipts i)Irer pa!"ments. The cosi o£- those ￿orkS listed under PremisLS which need to be
cdrriL.d i)ul in the nL'ar future will be a substantial drain on our reserves.
hai'e separnte cutrent and deposii accounts for mone). donated for our building w'orks. £14897 was
received this financial N'ear, including a grant of £9000 from Wigan Methodist Circuit as a contribution to
pabt expenditure. Pa}'ments totailed £5085. leaving a balance of £1 i056.

Wigan Methodist Mission
Receipts and Payments
Year End 31st August 2025
Notss
2025
2024
RECEIPTS
Coffee Bar
£33,603
£112,687
£26,270
£5,601
£1.040
£2,342
£0
£37,675
£71,364
£26,159
£0
Lets
Offerings
Gift Aid
Donations and Legacies
CFB Interest received
Nehemiah
£2.071
£1,316
£3,420
£1,251
Sundry receipts
£1.630
£183,173
£143,256
PAYMENTS
Wages, tax, Nl
Assessment
£22,874
£14,500
£32,085
£25,880
£0
£18,780
£13,000
£30.756
£23,075
£27,418
£891
Heat and light
Building
Nehemiah
Printing, postages, etc
Insurance
£700
£4,610
£3,893
£1,444
£4,330
£1,591
£461
£4,474
£3,642
£875
Water
Telephone
Supplies
Sundry expenses
Equipment and fittings
Donations
£5.126
£1,662
£6,185
£2,180
£2.460
£114 828
£138 064
SurpluE for year
£68,345
£5,192

Wigan Methodist Mission
Notes on Accounts
Year ended 31st August 2025
2025
2024
1. Buildin
Fire sewices"
£4,979
£1.936
£1,692
£348
£2,005
£38
Lift Repairs and service
Waste disposal
Pat test
£1,113
£283
Halestone vegetation removal
Electrical
£0
£5,755
£5,568
£1,320
£300
£6,156
£4,350
£0
Toilet repairs
Gas Service
Legionella Assessment
Ground floor toilets plans
CSS Asbestos
£0
£450
£1,560
£0
£2,460
£2,340
£0
Lightning Protection
Lighting
Other
£2,660
£1.627
£572
£0
£25 880
£23 075
"Extinguisher service
Installation equipment
Fire doors
£167
£1,436
£2,620
£420
Inspection
Service
£336

Wigan Methodist Mission
Notes on Accounts
Year ended 31st August 2025
2025
2024
ment
Defibril,'ator Hire
Kitchen equipment
Chairs
Tables
Other
£0
£0
£0
£170
£291
£461
£522
£5,280
£185
£60
£158
£6,185
3. Donations
Alpha International
UCB
£320
£240
£400
£400
MAF
£240
£240
QHHCIQHAPIBrick
£1,200
£100
£1,200
£100
Action for Children
Daily Bread
£200
£0
£2,460
£2,180

Wigan Methodist Mission
Liquidity Statement as at 31st August 2025
2024125
2023124
Current Assets
Co-op
£5.666
£17,403
CFB Dep0511 Account
£100,723
£21 381
£38.784
Cash in iand
£740
£107,129
Less Youth Fund
£454
£454
Net Curr-
-nt Assets
£106 675
£38 330
Accumulated Fund
Co-op brought forward
£17.403
£3,527
CFB broJght forward
£38,784 £30 065
£33,592
Less Youth Fun
£454
£454
£38,330
£33.138
Surplus
£106 675
£38 330

NF.HEJNIIAH ACCOLNT 2024125
N&:HL,VIAAIIIRESTORATION ACCOUN'T
1131anLe 141t"
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Other inclllding donations
Inieresi
£5?44
Coop Account
£9i3
CFB Deposit Alc
£14103
Balance 3110812) £15056
£9000
£2575
£3219
£ 103
14897
£20141
Fund ra'scr t-ee
Gl.-% m¢.nagttTncnt fees
B(il(iIIIL al .3 l 1(}8.1?
£3000
£2805
£5085
£li()56
Re
ort to the Me¥nber5 ofthe Wi
an Methodist Mission
I have examined the receipts and payments account and statement of assets and liabilities of the
Wigan Methodist Mission relating to the year ended 31st August 2025. My examination did not
amoun, to an audit but was carried out in accordan￿ with the General Directions issued by the
Charity Commissioners for the independent examination of the accounts of smaller charities.
Nothing has come to my attention in connection wth the examination which gives me cause to
believe otherwise than that the accounts accord with the accounting records of the church and
such records satisfy the requirements of the CharFties Acts. l am not aware of any matter to which
attenticn needs to be drawn in order to obtain a proper understanding of the accounts
Signed. B J Bourne
Beryl Joyce Bourne
Date.. 20111125