CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLANO AND WALES Trustees, Annual Report for the period From 1st September 2023 To 314¢ August 2024 Charity name: Ashboume Methodist Church Charity registration number. 1128964 Objectives and Activities SORP reknce Para 1.17 Sumrnary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document The purposes of the Melhodist Church are and sh811 be deem6d to have been since the date of union the advancement of-. a) The Christian faith in accordance with the dDctrinal standards and the disupline of the Methodist Chuh., b) Any charitable purpose for the time being of any Connexional, district. cIrlt. loal or other Organisatic of the Methodist Church c) Any charitable purpose for the time being of any society or institution subsidiary or analkry to tre Melhodist Church,. d) Any purpose for the time being of any charity being a (*)arity subsidiary or an(illa to the Methodist Church The attached reports from our Annual Church Meeting give a MO detailed description of the activilies of Ashboume Methodist Church. AMC offers a wide range of activities for Ihe public beneftl. We believe that the wording used by the Methodist Church natM)nally to describe the Church's public benefit is entirely appropriate to our local setting= Summary ofthe main activib'es in relation to those purposes for the public benefit, in particular. the activities, projects or services identified in the accounts. Para 1.17 arKJ 1.19 Ashboume Melhodist Church exists to: Increase awareness of God's presence and to celebrate God's love- Help people leam to grow as Christians, through mutual support and care Be a neighbour to people in need and challen ein usti. Members of the Church Council of Ashboume Methtsjist Church, as Trustees of the charity: Have reviowed the Charity Commission's GuidancE on public benefit (PB1. PB2 and PB3). Have taken the Charity Comrnission's Guidants into account when makin Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Cornmission on public benefit Par81.18
decr6ion to 7¢h the guidance is relevant. If they have decided to depart from the guidan, have good reasons for doing so. Addltlonal infonnation (optional) You ma choose to include further ststements where relevant aboLJt: SORP refer8r Para 1.38 Pollcy on grant making Para 1.38 Policy on sodal inveslment including program relat8d investment Th8 vast majortiy of our activities are run by volunteers, as can be seen in the attached reports from our Annual Church Meeting Paw8 1.38 Contribution made by volunteers Other Achievements and Perforniance SORP rèfere6 Alongside its regular community activities. iys buildings in the 'Gateway Youth Centre, provide self terIng accommodation for groups visiting the area. SunNnary ofthe maln achievements of the charity. identifying the difference th8 charitls work has made to the circumstances of its ben8ficraries and any widèr benefrts to society as a whole. Para 1.20 In 2024 significant planning and woJ1( has been carried out lo successfully secure govemment levelling up funding to develop the premises to provide a 7 day a week Chur(l) and Communty Hub, 'The Link.. Work will begin in eamest in lale 20241 2025 Additlonal Infomiation (optional) You ma choose to indude further statements where relevant about:
Achievements against objectives set POTF 1.41 Performance of fundraising activities against objectlves Set Pa 1.41 Investment perf0mn(£ against objectives Pw8 1.41 Oth8r
Financial Review Review of the charity's flnanclal position at the end of the eriod ststement explaining the policy for holding resems stating why they are held Para 1.21 The charity accounts were in surplus for the year ending August 2024 Para 1.22 Ashbourne Methodist Church will aim to hold reserves equal to at least 6 month's expenditure and will not exp8Ct reseNes to fall below 3 month's at any time. At present the reserves exceed thls as the Church is preparing for the significant invesknent and adivities of 'Th8 Link,. General Funds- £147.546 RestiiGted EndoTrMnent Funds - £850,583 are designated to assist with the Ashboume Methodist Church Develo ment ct Th8 Link.. NIA Amount of reserves hold Pat8 1.22 Reasons for hohylng zero reserves Details of fijnd materially in deficit Explanation of any Unrtainti8S about the Charity continuing as a going concern P8ra 1.22 PaT8 1.24 NIA Pard 1.23 NIA Additlonal Information (optional) You ma choose to include further statements where r81evant aboutr. Ashboume Methodist Church's main source of fvnds are donation5 from membeT5, surplus from activities such as the Comerstone Coff88 Shop and Gateway Youth Centre and lettings The charlty's principal sources of funds linduding any fundraising) Para 1.47 Invesknent pollcy and objectives including any social invesknent wlicy adopted Para 1.46 A description of the principal risks facxng the charity Para 1.40 other
Structure, Governance and Management Description of charity's trusts: Type of g0vemg dment Iruol deed. ro 91 chart&'i- How is the charity constiluted? (e.g unincorporated association, CIO Trustee selecllon method8 induding details of any constitutional provisions e.g. election to post or name of any person or bY entitled to appoint one or more trustegs NIA P¥¥8 1.25 Deed of Union (1932) the Methodist Church A¢t 1976 unincorporated association Pwa 1.25 Fara 1.25 Appointed by the Methodist Church Connexion: ar8 elected annually in accordance wth the constitution arKJ by ballot of all members of Ashboume Methodist Church who are present at the annual church meeting held in the spring. Appointed by Ihe Church Counal to re resent s ecific areas of Church life. Additional Informatlon loptlonal) You ma choose to include further ststements where relevant about: Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of truslees Para 1.51 Ashbourne Methodist Church is a member of The Methodist Church, forming part of Ashboume Methodist Circuit in the Nottingham & Derby District The charity's organisational structure and any wider network with which the chartty works Para 1.51 Relationship wlth any related parties Para 1.51 Other Reference and Administratlve details Chari name Olher name the cha uses istered chartt number Charity's principal address Ashboume Methodist Church 1128964 Church StreeL Ashbourn8 Derbyshire DE6 1AE
Names of the charity Irustees who manage the charlty Dates acted If notforwhole ¢8r TTustse name Office {rfany) Name of pgwwi lor bod enutled olnttrugtee rfan M8thodist Church Conngxion chUh Council Church Counctl Annual Church Meeting Annual Church Meeting Rev Nicola Brigg8 Rachel MLfrt Minister Secretary Tréasu r Lead8rship Steward Leadership Stewsrd Tricia Barday Robert Sales Helen Barker Stuart Green Leadership Steward Leadership Steward Leadership Steward Leadership Steward Worship Steward Worship Steward Worship Steward Worship Stsward Annual Church Meeting Annual Church Meeting Annual Church Meeting Annual Church Meeting Annual Church Meeting Annual Church Meeting Annual Church Meetlng Annual Church Meeting Nigel Glossop Lorraine Hawkins lan Marsh 10 Richard Barratt 11 James PeetB 12 Enid Stubbs 13 Anne Wareing 14 Val Rutledge Tim Dutton Brian Hawkins Representative RepresentstlV8 Representative Representative Representative Representative Representative Répresentstive Pastoral Secretary Representative Annual Church Meeting Annual Church Meeting Annual Church Meeting Annual Church Meeting Annual Church Meeting Annual Church Meeting Annual Ghurch Meeting Annual Church Meeting Church Council Annual Church Meeting 15 16 17 18 Jacqui Marsh Gareth RUge Carole Thorpe Catherine Green Tony Walker Wendy Haslam Cathy Stubbs 19 20 21 22 23 orate trustees- nam8s of the directors at the date the re Dlredor name ortwasa roved Name of trustees hokling title to prop8ty belong¥ to the charity Trust0¥ nam• Dates aetod rf notforwhole
Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others Description of the assets held in this capacity Name and objeds of the charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity's objects D8tails of arrangements for safe custody and segregation of such assets from the tharily's own assets Additional inforniation (optlonal) Names and addresses of advisers (Optlonal infomiation) Type of Name Address adviser Accountants Coates and Partners Limited Chartered Accountants The Old Wicarage 51 St lohn Street Ashl)ourne Derbyshire DE6 IGP Name of chief executlve or narnes of senlor staff members (Optional inforn)ationl Matthew Had(ett Exemptions from disclosure Reason for non-disclosure of ke &rsonnel detaits Other o tional information
Declarations The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees. report above. Signed on behalf of tha ¢h 'ty's trustses Signature(s) Full name(s) Position (eg Secrotaryi Chalr. etc) éo/LCurtY I i Q4 Rfu Date J4ie+fJ4
CHURCH RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS ACCOUNTS THE METHODIST CHURCH STANDARD FORM OF ACCOUNTS Ashbourne Church FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 August 2024 Ashbourne Circuit Circuit no 22111 Registered Chaiity - Charlty Reglstratlon number not 2 reglstered charity Her Majesty's Revenue and Customs Gift Ald number HMRC number is equivalent to a registsred 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 a not registered charities are excepted from registration under Statutory Instrument 2655 of 21J07) 1128964 Minister. Rev Nicola Briggs Church Stewards - Leadership Team Helen Barker Stuart Gen Lorraine Plawkins lan Marsh Treasurer.- Tricia BalaY Church R and P 2012.xls 1of5
ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2024 Ashbourne Church unres1t1 Restrlct•d Totslg th19 Funds Funds Totsls last SECTION A a1 RECEIPTS 82 Off8rin s and T8x recovered Bank and CFB interest and Inv8strnent income 69.976 89.705 a3 5,934 29,173 3.650 Lettin 29.173 10.778 115A61 34,602 18,397 146.3 Ott)er recei TOTAL RECEIPTS 86 118861 {an SEcnoN B b1 PAYMENTS CITCUtt A55essmgnl Share 67.509 63.377 Donalions 9.370 9.370 Repairs and M8lntèn8n Utiltties (lnsuran. water chsrges, hèatl &11 hti 12.519 12.519 12.816 b5 24059 28.875 b7 other ents 11.049 123.951 7.605 122.619 TOTAL PAYMEP¥ts 123,951 Ib9} SECTION C NET RECEIPTSIPAYMEls FOR THE YEAR c1 -8,090 ,090 23,735 Total funds brought forward from last yoar 155,458 131.591 Sub total c1+¢2 147.368 155.326 Trnnsfers and ad'ustments ¢8 133 TOTAL FUNDS AT END OF YEAR (c>c41 147.368 147J68 (cn 155.459 (GFI SECTION D FOR INFORMATION ONLY: MONEY RECEIVED AND PASSED ON TO ExfERNAL ORGANISATIONS thw amounts are not to be Included In tptsl rWIp1payMentS figurès abov81 d1 Balance brou htforward from Last 133 Offerin slGffts- reiVed for extemal o anisations 2.236 5.148 d3 Offarin sIGIfts - ed to extsma o anisabon8 BALANCE STILL TO BE PAID d1+d2-d3 133 133 ChwthRaodP 2012x 2ofS
Ashboume ChurGh ACC SECTTh E Pjeas thfrGuld 8MaOf1ChUra(LforthcrnJBo 31 August2t)20 ln10m OrgHnknLkns rÈrxxhry lotrTrChurth IntBtTraioigiNSabDDw1d ReSIrt unles#it¢w b• edareltrth pwse. ThLs$8ckn ll gxp8nditwa tQlofllwC4stwt. 9F0S51nr{jthB aX(WOsihOAlr$thrth. lhenIA¢ttwl5 mwhDdofqccournUwANDA Dltr.ERENTFORM must (w h&twob51tfjI Plea notes b¢kn)Ik DWrt 51 r17 412512 1Q4 Flowwknd 770 70 12 F1h[ YDUth Sub ts]tsl Dflnwl 425.870 749 887 broughtknw&d from TofALCASTrt FUNDS MEU) BYCHURCH 147 368 642AQ5 ctOA$£par8ShEeI eCessaryAr bdngthè TOTAL RECEIPYS TOTAL PAYME 8ECTYI F T8AN CHURCH-CASH FIINDS HELDBt31 Au uBt2fj24 C4¥ENINQ CLOBINO ¢¥th In hawj Bbrth CLffFWrtAf>xxint 46 C•ntrd FI& P09rd 124 klekn1stctth SUB TofAL.Churth octothhts yotslfuh$bjtykntsM (thd homa¥8 812 155 147.368 749 887 850 761 912 TOTAL ¢ASItFUNOS HELD BYCHURCH 998129 SECYItsN È OTHERAS5ET$and LBE$ 1 $8pthb&r 31 Ayst2023 L & Bulhln ra In5urwKeva . St£rDUnloldStandI ÈtthDCentyd F¢9 Board hl90rtyFuj$hea¢ TtUS*e9fNhlelI9t Churth g1 1UdeaYOllW1)votnjS{lKlhP knclud4d inlkne15 3015
DECLARATIONS Treasur8r I confim) that I havg prepwed ts xrmtsfrorn th? of the Churth orYJ that they indude afl fund8 under tho ttsitrol ofth• Church Ccunol Sig[tUre of Treasurer 10 K4rs Tric1• Bar(18y Addr 1 Margery ¢J)sÈ AsHaouRNE DEC 1SH I conrM thatth8 Ac£ots ve b88n pT&ented lo Cthjndl on and were approved. Slgnatutè of th8 Chairof thg rneBtsno Namp oftr Chalr of the meeting RGV 2%11-121F Ind•pendgnt EXamIn¢S Reportto the Trusts•s of the Ashbourne Church Thi8 ReLvrt b on th8 Church A(%JxJntsfor th8 V88reThlwJ 3°fv4WUSt 2024 RpectIve rosponslbllttles of Trust8es and Examlner T ehartws tnJste85 ar8 Sponsib forthe preparation 01 th8 accounts. The charbV$ IrLJStoes ee¢)sld8rthat n audit is not required for th18 ye8r under geetK 144 ofthe Ch81its8s Act 2011 Ithe chare5 Act) and that independ8rrt exanlnalon Is needed. Itls rny reSpolb11tytO'. E[Tre the aLwunts urn1er 145 ofthe charleS Act to fdlow th8 prrtedures laKI dtr+m in th ganewl Dlrectbns gwen by th• Ch8rity Cornrni56iDn (undèr SgrtioTr 14515llb) of1he Ch•ities Act). and to Blate whether particufar m2ttw5 have ¢(An8 lo my &tLBnti. FIAIOf2O12thurc* R 4ofS
Basls of Independent Examine$ Report My examination was carried out in accordance with general Directions given by the Charity Commission. An examination includes a review of the accoUnng records kBPt by the charfty and a comparison of the accounts presonted with Ihose records. It also indudes Consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the aeeounts, and seeking explanation8 from the tnjsteès nCemng any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provtde all the evidence that would b& required in an audiL and consequently no Opinic is given as to whether th8 accounts present a 'true and fairf view and the rèport18 limlted to those matters set out in the statement b81ow. Independenl Examinerfs Slatement In Gonnedion with my examination, no mattèr has L¥)me to my attentlon.. whlch gives me reasonable caus8 to believe that In any materFal respect the reqlwrements.. . to keep aCcounn9 records in acLxJr(lance with section 130 of tt)e Charities Act: . to preparè accounts which accord th th8 gGGounting records and compty with the accoUnng requirements of the Chariltes Act hgve not beèn met. 12} lo which, in my opinion. att&nlion should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of thg accounts to be reached. Name Srgnature Ja4JFA / Relevant Professtonal qualification or body Address SI s7 Kf7RÉC-7 Dat8 2111- Ja IIoj?3 RM012012 chwch Rortd P. 5of5
CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLANO AND WALES Trustees, Annual Report for the period From 1st September 2023 To 314¢ August 2024 Charity name: Ashboume Methodist Church Charity registration number. 1128964 Objectives and Activities SORP reknce Para 1.17 Sumrnary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document The purposes of the Melhodist Church are and sh811 be deem6d to have been since the date of union the advancement of-. a) The Christian faith in accordance with the dDctrinal standards and the disupline of the Methodist Chuh., b) Any charitable purpose for the time being of any Connexional, district. cIrlt. loal or other Organisatic of the Methodist Church c) Any charitable purpose for the time being of any society or institution subsidiary or analkry to tre Melhodist Church,. d) Any purpose for the time being of any charity being a (*)arity subsidiary or an(illa to the Methodist Church The attached reports from our Annual Church Meeting give a MO detailed description of the activilies of Ashboume Methodist Church. AMC offers a wide range of activities for Ihe public beneftl. We believe that the wording used by the Methodist Church natM)nally to describe the Church's public benefit is entirely appropriate to our local setting= Summary ofthe main activib'es in relation to those purposes for the public benefit, in particular. the activities, projects or services identified in the accounts. Para 1.17 arKJ 1.19 Ashboume Melhodist Church exists to: Increase awareness of God's presence and to celebrate God's love- Help people leam to grow as Christians, through mutual support and care Be a neighbour to people in need and challen ein usti. Members of the Church Council of Ashboume Methtsjist Church, as Trustees of the charity: Have reviowed the Charity Commission's GuidancE on public benefit (PB1. PB2 and PB3). Have taken the Charity Comrnission's Guidants into account when makin Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Cornmission on public benefit Par81.18
decr6ion to 7¢h the guidance is relevant. If they have decided to depart from the guidan, have good reasons for doing so. Addltlonal infonnation (optional) You ma choose to include further ststements where relevant aboLJt: SORP refer8r Para 1.38 Pollcy on grant making Para 1.38 Policy on sodal inveslment including program relat8d investment Th8 vast majortiy of our activities are run by volunteers, as can be seen in the attached reports from our Annual Church Meeting Paw8 1.38 Contribution made by volunteers Other Achievements and Perforniance SORP rèfere6 Alongside its regular community activities. iys buildings in the 'Gateway Youth Centre, provide self terIng accommodation for groups visiting the area. SunNnary ofthe maln achievements of the charity. identifying the difference th8 charitls work has made to the circumstances of its ben8ficraries and any widèr benefrts to society as a whole. Para 1.20 In 2024 significant planning and woJ1( has been carried out lo successfully secure govemment levelling up funding to develop the premises to provide a 7 day a week Chur(l) and Communty Hub, 'The Link.. Work will begin in eamest in lale 20241 2025 Additlonal Infomiation (optional) You ma choose to indude further statements where relevant about:
Achievements against objectives set POTF 1.41 Performance of fundraising activities against objectlves Set Pa 1.41 Investment perf0mn(£ against objectives Pw8 1.41 Oth8r
Financial Review Review of the charity's flnanclal position at the end of the eriod ststement explaining the policy for holding resems stating why they are held Para 1.21 The charity accounts were in surplus for the year ending August 2024 Para 1.22 Ashbourne Methodist Church will aim to hold reserves equal to at least 6 month's expenditure and will not exp8Ct reseNes to fall below 3 month's at any time. At present the reserves exceed thls as the Church is preparing for the significant invesknent and adivities of 'Th8 Link,. General Funds- £147.546 RestiiGted EndoTrMnent Funds - £850,583 are designated to assist with the Ashboume Methodist Church Develo ment ct Th8 Link.. NIA Amount of reserves hold Pat8 1.22 Reasons for hohylng zero reserves Details of fijnd materially in deficit Explanation of any Unrtainti8S about the Charity continuing as a going concern P8ra 1.22 PaT8 1.24 NIA Pard 1.23 NIA Additlonal Information (optional) You ma choose to include further statements where r81evant aboutr. Ashboume Methodist Church's main source of fvnds are donation5 from membeT5, surplus from activities such as the Comerstone Coff88 Shop and Gateway Youth Centre and lettings The charlty's principal sources of funds linduding any fundraising) Para 1.47 Invesknent pollcy and objectives including any social invesknent wlicy adopted Para 1.46 A description of the principal risks facxng the charity Para 1.40 other
Structure, Governance and Management Description of charity's trusts: Type of g0vemg dment Iruol deed. ro 91 chart&'i- How is the charity constiluted? (e.g unincorporated association, CIO Trustee selecllon method8 induding details of any constitutional provisions e.g. election to post or name of any person or bY entitled to appoint one or more trustegs NIA P¥¥8 1.25 Deed of Union (1932) the Methodist Church A¢t 1976 unincorporated association Pwa 1.25 Fara 1.25 Appointed by the Methodist Church Connexion: ar8 elected annually in accordance wth the constitution arKJ by ballot of all members of Ashboume Methodist Church who are present at the annual church meeting held in the spring. Appointed by Ihe Church Counal to re resent s ecific areas of Church life. Additional Informatlon loptlonal) You ma choose to include further ststements where relevant about: Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of truslees Para 1.51 Ashbourne Methodist Church is a member of The Methodist Church, forming part of Ashboume Methodist Circuit in the Nottingham & Derby District The charity's organisational structure and any wider network with which the chartty works Para 1.51 Relationship wlth any related parties Para 1.51 Other Reference and Administratlve details Chari name Olher name the cha uses istered chartt number Charity's principal address Ashboume Methodist Church 1128964 Church StreeL Ashbourn8 Derbyshire DE6 1AE
Names of the charity Irustees who manage the charlty Dates acted If notforwhole ¢8r TTustse name Office {rfany) Name of pgwwi lor bod enutled olnttrugtee rfan M8thodist Church Conngxion chUh Council Church Counctl Annual Church Meeting Annual Church Meeting Rev Nicola Brigg8 Rachel MLfrt Minister Secretary Tréasu r Lead8rship Steward Leadership Stewsrd Tricia Barday Robert Sales Helen Barker Stuart Green Leadership Steward Leadership Steward Leadership Steward Leadership Steward Worship Steward Worship Steward Worship Steward Worship Stsward Annual Church Meeting Annual Church Meeting Annual Church Meeting Annual Church Meeting Annual Church Meeting Annual Church Meeting Annual Church Meetlng Annual Church Meeting Nigel Glossop Lorraine Hawkins lan Marsh 10 Richard Barratt 11 James PeetB 12 Enid Stubbs 13 Anne Wareing 14 Val Rutledge Tim Dutton Brian Hawkins Representative RepresentstlV8 Representative Representative Representative Representative Representative Répresentstive Pastoral Secretary Representative Annual Church Meeting Annual Church Meeting Annual Church Meeting Annual Church Meeting Annual Church Meeting Annual Church Meeting Annual Ghurch Meeting Annual Church Meeting Church Council Annual Church Meeting 15 16 17 18 Jacqui Marsh Gareth RUge Carole Thorpe Catherine Green Tony Walker Wendy Haslam Cathy Stubbs 19 20 21 22 23 orate trustees- nam8s of the directors at the date the re Dlredor name ortwasa roved Name of trustees hokling title to prop8ty belong¥ to the charity Trust0¥ nam• Dates aetod rf notforwhole
Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others Description of the assets held in this capacity Name and objeds of the charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity's objects D8tails of arrangements for safe custody and segregation of such assets from the tharily's own assets Additional inforniation (optlonal) Names and addresses of advisers (Optlonal infomiation) Type of Name Address adviser Accountants Coates and Partners Limited Chartered Accountants The Old Wicarage 51 St lohn Street Ashl)ourne Derbyshire DE6 IGP Name of chief executlve or narnes of senlor staff members (Optional inforn)ationl Matthew Had(ett Exemptions from disclosure Reason for non-disclosure of ke &rsonnel detaits Other o tional information
Declarations The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees. report above. Signed on behalf of tha ¢h 'ty's trustses Signature(s) Full name(s) Position (eg Secrotaryi Chalr. etc) éo/LCurtY I i Q4 Rfu Date J4ie+fJ4