THE METHODIST CHURCH
REPORT AND ACCOUNTS
(ACCRUALS BASIS)
for the year ended 31 August 2024
WEST BRIDGFORD METHODIST CHURCH
Registered Charity- Registration number: 1129000
Nottingham South Circuit No: 22/02
Minister
Rev M Roberts
Church Stewards
Mrs KD Hobdell
st
Mr51 Milburn (until 31 August 20241
Mrs S Bramall
Mr C Rayner
Miss FV Lewin
Mrj Cook
Church Treasurer
Mr C Morrey

WEST BRIDGFORD METHODIST CHURCH
TRUSTEES, ANNUAL REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST2024
Introduction
The Trustees present this annual report reflecting on our achievements during the year and plans for this
coming year.
Aims and organisation
We are here to..
Increase awareness of God's presente and to celebrate God's love,.
Help people to grow and learn a5 Christians, through mutual support and care,.
Be a good neighbour to people in need and to challenge injustice;
Make more followers of Jesus.
Review ofthe year
2023-24 has been a year which has largely been about sustaining the existing work, following the new
initiatives of the previous year.
Sunday mornings remain the main weekly meeting of the church. Our Ministers lead worship once a month,
with other services lead by preachers from the circuit or members of the congregation. We have also been
able to welcome a number of guest preachers from charities we support, such as Christian aid. We continue
to live stream most services, which has small but steady viewing numbers and is really appreciated by those
who can't attend in person. This year we have also had a number of special services, particularly at Christmas
and Easter, but also the remembering service at the end of October, where we invited all those who had
had a funeral in the name of the church over the previous 2 years.
Each week the church runs activities including community cafes, fellowship groups, activities for those livinE
with memory loss, bible studies, prayer meetings, singing groups and activities for children and young
people and toddlers and their families. Some of the groups have seen significant growth, such as Woolly
Wednesdays where people can knit and crochet together. The Faith and Light groups for adults Wlth
learning difficulties continue to meet monthly. The church also continues to host a wide variety of
community group on its premises, and we work hard to try to ensure that the premises are safe and
attractive. Many people consider this to be 'their church, even if they never attend worship on a Sunday.
As part of the ongoing work of maintaining the buildings a significant project took place in the summer of
2024 in which work was done on the roofs, chimneys and brickwork of the church, in addition to the regular
smaller projects that happen week by week.
During the year we were delighted to receive the Silver Eco church award in recognition of the work that
the church has done on environmental issues. We have built on the activities that we had completed to
achieve the bronze award, for example by hosting a sustainable transport and bike repair workshop.
As a church we are mindful of our responsibilities in the wider world. As well as the environmental
concerns mentioned above, we continue to support many local, national and international charities and

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make regular donation5 of food and other things to the Friary drop in and the Meadows food bank, where
we are one of the most significant donors.
In May 2024 we once again joined in with Thy Kingdom Come, a global prayer movement, by having a series
of prayer meetings where all those associated with the church were prayed for. As part of this it was a joy
to meet with other churches from across West Bridgford for a special prayer event on A5cen5ion Day.
During the year there were some additional pressures in respect of the ministry of the church. One of the
circuit ministers unexpectedly left in July 2023 which meant additional responsibilities for the circuit
ministers. We are grateful for those within the congregation who have filled some of the gaps. The church's
vouth engagement worker was also on parental leave for much of the year and we are grateful for the
church's family worker who took on additional responsibilities in this period.
The church is reliant upon its members and friends to sustain its life. We are so grateful to those who have
given to the church during the year. in time and energy and money, and to those who pray for us.
Income trends
Church income is primarily drawn from the Sunday collections, standing orders and Gift aid tax credit, room
lettings paid by the church organisations / external users of the building and rent from the flats.
Offerings and tax credits relating to the envelope scheme and the weekly collection plate were down by
IO% compared to those received in the previous year but this was partially offset by higher interest receipts.
The room lettings income, included within other charitable income, relates to the hire of the church, halls,
and other rooms to various groups in the community. This source of income was significantly higher than
last year due to increased bookings and is above its previous levels. Income from rental of the 8 flats was
slightly higher than last year as occupancy levels were higher than expected.
Expendlture trends
The major expenditure item incurred is in relation to the assessment Paid to the Nottingham South Circuit.
This amounts to 39% of our total cost from unrestricted funds.
A significant amount of the Circuit assessment is used to pay the District assessment, stipends and related
costs to Ministers. In addition, lay employees, salaries are paid by the circuit but recharged to the church,
these accounted for 15% of total costs.
The other significant expenditure items are maintenance on the church buildings and flats whith account
for 27% of the total and utilities accounting for 12%. Maintenance w3s higher than in previoLJS years due to
items required following the quinquennial examination whilst utilities costs also increased due to higher
energy tariff.
The overall result for the year was a net income position much better than budget due in the main to higher
income levels from room booking5 and the flats.

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Fund balances
As at 31 August 2024
The working capital fund (net current assets) of the Church were £83,210 although there is also £60,166
Iless £20,000 agreed holding amount for flats refurbishment) in the flat5 reserve which forms part of the
general fund and is available for general distribution. Furthermore, a Legacy fund of £44,305 which has no
restrictions placed on its utilisation is also available for distribution.
The church also holds several other funds to cover specific expenditure categories with minimum holding
levels agreed by the Church Council. Plans are in place over the medium term to utilise these funds for
specific purposes agreed by the Church Council.
Further information on these funds, transactions in year and closing balances can be found in Note 18 to
the accounts.
Plan5 for 2024-25
The church has prepared its financial plan on the assumption that income from giving will be broadly similar
to last year with small increases in room bookings and flats income. However, there is now a backlog of
maintenance to be addressed and with a 50A increase in the church's largest cost item the budget for the
year has been set at a challenging breakeven sltuation.
This year the Nottingham South Methodist Circuit of which West Bridgford is a part will welcome an
3dditional part time minister, to raise the number of ministers from 2 to 2.5. This is still less than 2 years ago,
so we continue to seek the best way to work with fewer ordained staff. We are also conscious that some of
the ways of running the church need to change to reflect life in the 21, century so will be looking at how this
might be done most effectively. Our youth engagement worker returns at the end of 2024 and we will
explore ways in which we can best work with families, young people and young adults.
While we are expecting the work of the church to be broadly the same through the year, we are planning a
range of new events at Christmas and will follow this up with an Alpha course, which is an introduction to the
Christian faith, in early 2025.
Flnance and Governance
Basis of preparation and legal framework
The Chariws annual report and accounts for the year ended 31 August 2024 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 IFRSSEI 2015.
Registration Charity Number.. 1129000
Date of registration:
3rd April 2009
Main communication address.. Musters Road
West Bridgford
Nottingham
NG2 7PQ

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The members of the West Bridgford Methodist Church Council Meeting are the Charity Trustees,
membership being made up of Church office holders, Minister and representatives appointed by the
Church at the Annual General Meeting, and a Circuit Steward.
Full list of Church Council members and key lay employees are shown as Appendix A to this report.
Treasurer.. Mr Chris Morrey
Mr Morrey acted as the principal officer overseeing the day to day financial management and
accounting for the church during the year.
Independent examiner..
John O'Brien
CA Plus
Units l & 2, North West
41 Talbot Street
Nottingham
NGI 5GL
Bankers:
HSBC plc
8 Victoria Street
Westminster
London
SWIH ONJ
Investment Bankers:
Central Finance Board of the Methodist Church
9 Bonhill Street
London
EC2A4PE
Trustees for Methodist Church Purposes
Central Buildings
Oldham Street
Manchester
Ml IJQ
Aims and organisation
We are here to-
Increase awareness of God's presence and to celebrate God's love,.
Help people to grow and learn as Christians, through mutual sUPPOrt and care;
Be a good neighbour to people in need and to challenge injustice,.
Make more followers of Jesus.
The purposes of the Methodist Church are and shall be deemed to have been since the Date of Union the
advancement of..

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al The Christian faith in accordance with the doctrinal standards and discipline of The Methodist Church,.
bl Any charitable purpose for the time being of any Connexional, District, Circuit, local or other
organisation of The Methodist Church,.
cl Any charitable purpose for the time being of any society or institution subsidiary or ancillary to The
Methodist Church;
dl Any purpose for the time being of any charity being a charity subsidiary or ancillary to The Methodist
Church.
Main activities
Worshipping 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-
Promotion of the whole mission of the church through activities for older people, parents and toddlers
and other specific need groups,.
Supporting other charities in the UK and overseas financially and with prayer.
Public Benefit
We confirm the trustees have had regard to the Charity Commission's guidance on public benefit.
Structure, Governance and Management
The governing docLJment for the church is the Deed of Union119321 and Methodist Church Act119761.
Detailed governance arrangements are outlined within the Constitutional Practice and Discipline of the
Methodist Church by order of the annual conference ICPDI.
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 and by the Church Council with the Circuit appointing a
Circuit Steward in an Ex Officio capacity. Ministers are appointed by the Methodist Conference.
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, and the Charity Commission Booklet "The
Essential Trustee" is provided to new Trustees as induction to their role as Trustees.
Related Parties
The church is part of the Nottingham South Circuit which is part of the Nottingham and Derby District and is also
accountable to the Methodist Conference.
The Internal Organisations linked to the church are,. Sunday Morning Coffee and the Fairtrade Stall.

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Risk Management
The major risks relating to property matters have been identified and recorded by the Trustees with professional
advice taken as required. There is a regular annual review process undertaken and recorded.
The church and its buildings are insured with Methodist Insurance who undertake periodic survey5, an output
of such is a risk management report. The latest survey took place in November 2022 and the risk management
report was acted upon.
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.
Furthermore, a three year forward look is prepared and will be reviewed annually by the Church Council, this IS
a key part of the church's financial strategy in managing the financial risk.
Safeguardlng
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. AmonE 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 followinE 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 records 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 polite 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.,
In all these principles we will follow legislation, guidance and recognised good practice.
The West Bridgford 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.

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The West Bridgford 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.
ReseNe5 Policy
Unrestricted Funds
General Fund: Bal.. £83,210 Target level £65,000
The aim is to hold a minimum sum equivalent to £65k or roughly 6 months, average expenditure. The current
level is above this following last years results.
No change is expected for 2024-25 with a break-even position being budgeted for.
General Fund: Flats: Bal.. £60,166 Target £20,000
Two former manses now comprise 8 flats producing around £40,000 of gross rental per annum. A target level of
£20,000 is considered adequate to meet normal annual overheads including refurbishment needs.
The present balance is above target level due to high occupancy levels Eenerating increased rental income,
however, an on-going programme of refurbishment is in place and the general fund above will be making
significant calls on this reserve in future years. After funding these activities, any surplus will then be deployed
to top up the Property Fund which is unlikely to be sufficient for on-going maintenance work.
Legacy Fund: Bal.. £44,305
No target level set
This unrestricted fund arises from bequests made to the church with no conditions attached as to how the
Church Council can utilise the monies. A target level is not considered appropriate for this Fund.
Designated Fund.. Property.. Bal.. £35,000 Target level £35,000
The church and schoolroom buildings are substantial, and this designated fund was established to meet any
major periodit expenditure, which cannot be met from the annual repairs/maintenance budget. During the year
no expenditure was incurred.
Restricted Funds
For transparency and information only, we also hold 2 small Restricted Funds..
Youth Worker: Bal.. £16,515 No target level set
Benevolent: Bal.. £5￿ Target £500

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Approval
The Trustees, Annual Report was approved by the West Bridgford Church Council on the 19, March 2025 and
signed on its behalf by..
Signature..
Name..
Rev M Roberts
Ms Fiona Lewin
Position:
Chair of the meetinE
Secretary
Date..
19, March 2025

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Appendix A
CHURCH COUNCIL MEMBERSHIP & KEY LAY WORKERS
MINISTER
Rev M Roberts
LAY WORKERS
Mrs H Roberts
Mrs l Everett
Mrs A Kilshaw
CHURCH STEWARDS
Mrs KD Hobdell
Mrs l Milburn (until 31 August 20241
Mrs S Bramall
Mr C Rayner
Ms FV Lewin
Mrj Cook
CHURCH SAFEGUARDING CO-ORDINATOR
MrsYK Ng
CHURCH REPRESENTATIVES IOTHER MEMBERS OFTHE CHURCH COUNCIL)
Mr A Harris
MrsG Cook
Ms C Detain
Mr M Hodgkins
Mrj Heard
Mrs ME Heard
Miss J Lingard
Mr C Morrey
Mrs S Morrey
Mrs A Nicholson
Mr S Nicholson
Mrs l Rayner
Mrs Mcsiefken
Mrs M Thurston
Mr JH Thurston
Mr M Blackburn
Ms B Siefken
CIRCUIT STEWARD REPRESENTATIVE
Mr P Johns

WEST BRIDGFORD METHODIST CHURCH
Independent examiner's report to the trustees of West
Bridgford Methodist Church
for the year ended 31 August 2024
I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of West Bridgford Methodist Church (the
Charity) for the year ended 31 August 2024.
Responsibilities and basis of report
As the trustees of the charity you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with
the requirements of the Charities Act 20111'the Act'l.
I report in respect of my examination of the Charity's accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011
Att and in carrying out my examination I have followed all the applicable directions given by the Charity
Commission under section 14515llbl of the Act.
Independent examiner's ststement
I have completed my examination. I confirm that no matters have cometo my attention in connection with
the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect:
l. accounting records were not kept in respect of the Charity as required by section 130 of the Act,.
or
2. the accounts do not accord with those records,. or
3. the accounts do not comply with the accounting requirements concerning the form and content of
accounts set out in the Charities IAccoLJnts 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.
I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which
attention should be drawn in thi5 report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be
reached.
John O'Brien MSC, FAIA, FCIE
Employee of Community Accounting Plus
Units l & 2 North West
41 Talbot Street
Nottingham
NGI 5GL
Date.. ..0210412025........

West Bridgford Methodist Church
Church No
ill9000
Statement of Financial Activities (SOFA) for the year ended 31 August 2024
Notes 10
the
accounts
Designated
General Fund
Funds
IUnre5trictedl lunreslrictedl
Restricted Endowment
Funds
Funds
Total
202>24
Ineomè
1 Offerings
2 Donations
3 Gift ¥id
4 1Th￿rest and Investment IncoN
5 Irbcome from In¥e51menl prowrtEs
6 |Dletnal organisaboDs
7 Othèr chÈritable inctmè
8 Total Intome
43,469
4,923
10,588
11,807
52,590
43.469
9.983
11.863
11,807
52.5
5,060
1.275
85,16g
209,T2T
85.169
216,062
6,335
Expenditure
g Circuit 8SSèssmeni orsharè
10 Grants and donations
11 SalaDes and re￿19￿ costs
12 Propttrty maintenan
77.532
3,357
29,370
53,445
23,309
77.532
3.357
29.370
53.445
23,309
14 DepreGiation
1$ Office ex￿￿8￿$
16 Other expenditu
17 Inlemal organisations
18 Total charftable expendfture
19 Gaingllossesl on monetary Investments
20 Gainslllossesl on inve51menl propertEs
21 Net incomellexpenditurel
22 Tr8nsfèrs between funds
23 Other gainstrevalualions
24 Net movefflenl In funds
25TDt31 funds brought forward
26T<)tslfund5carried forward
2,300
7.602
1,175
198.090
2.300
9.352
1.175
199,840
1.750
1,750
11,637
-250
293,682
305,069
9.078,080
9.383,149
4,585
250
16,222
293.682
309,904
9.125.260
9.435.164
4,835
12,180
17,015
35,(N)O
35,(N)O

West Bridgford Methodist Church
Church No
1129(KYJ
ststement of Financial Activities (SOFA) for the year ended 31 August 2023
Note$ to
Deslgnated
thè
Gontrral Fund
Fund8
accounts Iunrestrictedl lunrestrictedl
Rostrlcièd Endowmot)t
Fund5
Fund5
Total
2022-23
Income
1 Off8rlngs
2 Donations
3 Gift aid
4 Interest and Inweslmenl income
5 Income from Investment properties
6 Inlernel organis¥lions
7 Other cheri18ble income
8 Total income
48.016
8.379
10.283
6.161
50.637
935
75.836
200,247
5.1LKI
53,116
8,379
11,558
6,161
50,037
935
75,830
206,622
1.275
6375
Expenditure
9 Circuit 8$se$smènt or Èhar8
10 Grants and donations
11 Sal*ri&s and 8SSOCl8ted costs
12 Prop8rty mainl&n8nc8
77.532
2,835
29,158
38.573
22.197
77,532
2,835
29,158
38,573
22,197
14 Depreciation
15 Office expenses
16 Other expendilJre
17 Internal organis¥lions
18 Totsl ¢harltablo •¥pendlture
19 Gainslllossesl on moneiary Investments
20 Gainslllossesl on Investment properties
21 N•t Incom•ll•xp•ndlturel
22 Transfers l)etween funds
23 Revaluation g81n on propety
24 Net movement In funds
25 Toial funds brought forward
26Total funds carried foThvard
2.058
6.924
1.158
180,435
2,058
7.124
1.158
1BO,635
200
200
19,812
-200
407.702
427,314
8.650.766
9,078,080
6.175
200
25.987
14
407,702
433,689
B,691,571
9,125,260
6,375
5,805
12,180
35.0
35,000

West Bridgftsrd Methodist Church
Charity No
I129￿0
Balance Sheet as at 31 August 2024
Gtneral Fund
IUnre$trf¢ledl
Designated
Funds
IUnr•strictsdl
Rtstricttd
Funds
Endowment
Funds
T¢)tsls 2024
2023
NotAs tothÈ
A£cL¥Jnts
Flxed Assets
Church buildlw Énd property
Investmeni propertles
Investm8nts
14
9.195,468
9,195,468
8.901.786
Totsifix8da¥$et5
9,19S,468
9,195,￿6
8,91Tr1,786
¢urrgntA$￿ts
Débtors and pr8paym8nts
Loans bythé Churchos
Investments with TMCP
Cenir31 Finance Board Dewsits
Cash ai 8ank and In hand
15
13,959
13,959
14,965
94,227
94,8e6
8,676
211,728
94,227
148,8È1
8,676
263.743
89,64D
35,000
17.01S
8,698
233.101
TolalcuJTenlassets
35.000
17.015
18
24,047
24,047
187,681
24,047
24.047
139.696
9,628
9.628
223.473
Netcurrenl asselsmlabllttles
35.000
17.015
Tv(al¥s$9ts 195$ ¢urrgn¢liabiljtip
9,383,149
35,000
17,01S
9,435,164
9,125,259
Lon8 term liabilitie5
(due after more than one ye3rl
Grants payable after2019-20
Loans lo ihe Chur
Nètass•ts
9,383,149
35.000
17,015
9,435,164
9.125,259
Funds of tho church
General Fund IUnr8slricte¢l
Design*ed Funds IUnreslndeOI
Totsl UFJrgstrictgdFuyJds
Restrided Funds
Endo4wneni Funds
9.3￿,149
9,383.149
35.000
9.418,149
17.015
9.078.079
35.000
9,113,079
12,180
35,WO
17.015
Tol•IF￿n￿8
9,383.149
35,000
17,015
9,435,164
9,125,259
Signed
chri& Mttrrey
Church T￿asu￿ r

Notes to the Accounts
l. Statement of Compliance
The financial Statements have been prepared in aecordance with the setond edition of
Recommended Practice issued in October 2019, the Financial Reporting Standard
applicable in the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland IFRS 1021 and the Charities Act
2011.
The charity opted to adopt Bulletin I published on 2 February 2016 and therefore have
not included a cash flow statement in these financial statements.
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. Details of each
material fund are disclosed in note 19. Any funds may be represented by more than just
cash.
3. Accounting policies
B0515 of preparation
West Bridgford Methodist Church meets the definition of 3 public benefit entity under
FRS102. Assets and liabilities are initially recognised at historic cost or transaction value
unless otherwise stated in the relevant accountinE policy notes.
Income
Income is included in the Statement of Financial Activities ISOFAI 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 when a 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 Church 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 charEed with the expenses to which
it refers.
Tangible fixed assets for use by the Church
These are capitalised if they can be used for more than one year, and individually cost at
least £1,000.
The freehold property is shown at cost and the difference between this and the insurance
valuation is shown as revaluation reserve.
Investment Propertie5
Investment properties - a block of 8 flats form part of the church premises and net
proceeds are held in a reserve, the utilisation of such is agreed by the Church Council.
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 room lettings invoices in August.
Creditors
Creditors include outstanding items relating to utilities, telephones, etc in August.

4. Interest & Investment
intome
Unrestricted
Restricted
2024
2023
Central Finance Board
6,964
4,843
6.964
3,366
2,795
Other- TMCP
Miscellaneous
Total
11,807
11,807
6.161
5. Income from investment properties
This represents rental income received from the letting of 8 flats which form part of the
church premises.
6. Internal Organisations
Opening Bal
Receipts
Payments
Closing Bal
Sunday Coffee
Fairtrade Stall
93
93
865
1.181
1,175
871
Total
958
1,181
1,175
964
7. Other Charitable Income
Unrestrltted
Restrlrted
2024
2023
Hire of church room5
79,783
5,386
79.783
5,386
75,836
Miscellaneous
Total
85,169
85,169
75,836
8. Salaries and associated costs
The church had 3 lay employees11.75FTEI who are employed by the Circuit who then recharge
the costs to the church. Their costs are shown under this category for transparency.

2024
2023
9. Payment to Trustees
P4yments made to trustees for additional service5 provided to the Church
by aEreement with the Church Council Meeting
No expenses were paid to Trustees in the yeèr.
10. Fees for examination or audit of the accounts
Independent examinerfs or auditors. fees for reporting on the 3ccounts
780
720
Other fees leg.. advice, accountanry Services) paid to the independent
examiner or auditor
11. Property Expenses
Maintenance
31,386
21,638
Refurbishment
Cleaning
Miscellaneous
15,180
6,879
53,445
13.043
3,892
38,573
12. Utllltles, Insurance ett
Insurance
7.418
15,891
23,309
7,835
14,362
22,197
13. Other Expenditure
Worshlp M3terlèls
Flat5- Cornmission/Fees
Other
Total General Fund
382
449
4.558
4.162
9,102
4,299
2,176
6,924
Benevolent Payments
Total Restrirted Funds
250
200
200
250
TOTAL
9,352
7,124

14. Tanglble Flxed Assets
Olher
fixed
Church Inon
Inve5trnent
land and
Other non
investment
land and
Investment
propErtie5
(land and
buildingsl
a55et5
including
motor
Payments on
ccount and
assets uthder
tonstruciion
Fixlure5,
t￿Ing$ and
equipment
vehicles
T￿81
B*lan¢e brouÈht
forward
Addition5
8,901,786
8,901,786
293,682
293,682
forward
9.195.468
9,195.468
Accumulated depreciatlon
Balance brought
lorward
Depreciation charge
Balance carried
forward
Net bookvalue
Broughtforward
Carried forw2rd
8,901,786
9,195.468
8,901,786
9.195,468
The'transfers" row is for movements between fixed asset categories.

15. Analysls of current assets and de￿Or$
Debtors and prepayments
Prep3yrnent5
Accrued income
Other debtors
2024
2023
168
10,000
3,791
13,959
10,000
4,417
14,965
Total debtors and prepayments
16. Analysis of current liabilitie5 and creditors
Trade Creditors
Other Creditors
Total Current Liabilities
15,491
8,556
24,047
2,527
7,101
9,628
17. Analysis of net assets between fund5
unrestricted Unrestricted Re5trirted
2024
General
Designated
T3ngible fixed 85set5
Current a55et5
9,195,468
211,728
-24,047
9,383,149
9,195,468
263,743
-24,047
9,435,164
35,0
17,015
Total net assets
35,0
17,015
Unrestrlcted Unrestrlcted Restrlcted
2023
General
Designated
Tangible fixed assets
Current asseis
8,901,786
185,921
-9.628
9,078,079
8,901,786
233,101
-9,628
9,125,259
35,000
12,180
Tot31 net assets
35,fAIO
12,180
18. Capital tommitments and tontingent liabilities
At the 3L5t August 2024 the Church has no capital cornmitments.
No Contin8ent liBbilities were Identified at 31st August 2024..

19. Detslled analysls of Indlvidual fund movemenis
Unre#rfrted Funds
Fund Name
Openin8
Balance
Income
Expenditure
Transfer5
Revaluatlon
8ainsllosses
293,682
C1051n8
8313nce
General fund
9,078,080
209,727
-198,090
-250
9.383,149
Desl8nated-
unrestrlcted
Fund Name
Opening
Balance
Income
Expenditure
Transfer5
Revaluation
8ainsllosses
t1051n8
Balance
Property Fund
35,0
35,000
Re#ritted Funds
Fund Name
Opening
Balance
Income
Expenditure
Transler5
Revaluation
gainsllosses
C1051ng
Balance
Benevolent
Youth Worker
-250
250
500
11,680
6,335
-1,500
16,515
Totals
12.180
6.335
-1.750
250
17,015
Endowment Funds
Re#ritted Fund
Name
Openlng
Balance
Income
Expendiiyre
Transfers
Revaluatlon
galnsllosses
Closlng
Balan¢e
Totals
Fund
oses
Property Idesignatedl,. To provide cover for any major repairs that may become necessary on the church buildings.
Youth Worker Irestrictedl,. Set upto provide coverage forthi5 Post from specific donations when the general fund cannot
fully cover. Donation5 part utilised to covercosts and reduce reserve.
Benevolent Irestrlctedl,- To provide funds to help members with special needs and support for emergency appeals.
Reasons for transfer betweenfunds
A transfer of £250 was made from ihe General Fund io the Benevolent Fund to maintain its 3greed holdlng level.

ZO. Related paty trat)sactlons
This year
Name of related
party
Relationshlp
DeKription of
transactlon
Income
from
related
partydurln8
theyt8r
Payments
to related
party durlng
the year
Loansto I
AMoU￿ts
owed bv I
related
partydurlng
theyt8r
part¥as on
31-Avg-
ethodi5t
MHA
donatio
rnethodi5t
All We Can
donatio
2.(K)S
rnethodi5t
organi5ation
Bntain Fund
donatio
Support of
Presbyters &
Deacons
Fund for
Property
World Mission
Fund
method15t
donation
5(M)
ethod15t
donation
Ynethodisl
donation
methodist
poor
donatio
Total
3,505
La$¢ year
Namt uf related
party
Relationship
De5Ctiption ol
transartion
IncDrne
fro
related
partydurinz
theyear
Paympnt5
to related
party during
the year
Loan5tD I
(from)
related
partydurinz
theyear
Arnou￿ts
owed bv I
partyas on
3L-AuR-
Ynethodisl
MHA
donation
313
methodisl
All We Can
donation
586
methodisi
BNtaln Fund
Fun
or
Support of
Presbyters &
Dearons
Fund for
Property
donatlon
method1#
donation
5fy)
methodi5l
doDatio
World Mission
Fund
Ynethodisl
donation
345
Alongside the
poor
methodlsi
donation
Cotgrave
Methodisi
Chur¢h
Total
meihodlsi
donation
Z,744

..WEST BRIDGFORD METHODIST CHURCH
No 1129000...........
Declarations and Scrutiny
I confirm that these accruals-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 treasurer .
C . M ufj<(L--J
11 *AuvTud CLO)L-
Jfll 4FL-
Post Code..................
Presentation to the Church trustees
I confirm that the annual report and accounls for the year ended 31 August 2024 werelwrlPbe"
presented to the meeting of the Church truslees he5d on
I q IL'25.
Signature of the Chair of the meeting:
Name of the Chair of the meeting..
Date
25