THE METHODIST CHURCH ## REPORT AND ACCOUNTS (ACCRUALS BASIS) for the year ended 31 August 2025 ## WEST BRIDGFORD METHODIST CHURCH Registered Charity - Registration number: 1129000 Nottingham South Circuit No: 22/02 Minister Rev M Roberts Church Stewards Mrs KD Hobdell Mrs S Bramall Mr J Cook Mrs C Richardson Church Treasurer Mr C Morrey WEST BRIDGFORD METHODIST CHURCH ## **TRUSTEES' ANNUAL REPORT** ## _**FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2025**_ ## **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 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. ## **Review of the year** 2024-25 was a year in which we were able to try a number of new initiatives as well as sustaining the ongoing activities of the church. In December 2024 we ran two weekends called So this is Christmas. During this event the Christmas story was made alive with stations around the church. People could for example enter Joseph’s workshop, join the shepherds on the hillside, and explore images of Mary in art, as well as take part in craft workshops in the hall. Following on from this, between Christmas and New Year we ran an Alpha course which provided those who attended an opportunity to explore the Christian Faith. Our Children, Youth and families worker returned from parental leave in November 2024 enabling the youth group to restart. There is now a small but dedicated group of young people who meet each Wednesday evening, supported by members of the church. A number of other family events were held in the year including August Adventures and the Shrove Tuesday pancake party. As well as these new initiatives the church has continued to run activities including community cafes, fellowship groups, activities for those living with memory loss, bible studies, prayer meetings, singing groups and activities for children and young people and toddlers and their families. The Faith and Light groups for adults with learning difficulties continue to meet monthly. The church also continues to host a wide variety of community groups on its premises and we work hard to try to ensure that the premises are safe and attractive. Sunday mornings remain the main weekly meeting of the church. Our Minister leads worship once a month, with other services lead by preachers from the circuit or members of the congregation. 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. As a church we are mindful of our responsibilities in the wider world. We continue with activities to maintain our silver eco church status and we also support many local, national and international charities and make regular donations of food and other things to the Friary drop in and the Meadows food bank, where we are one of the most significant donors. WEST BRIDGFORD METHODIST CHURCH 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 similar compared to those received in the previous years. 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. ## **Expenditure 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 which account for 29% of the total an increase on last year due to fire safety work and utilities accounting for 7%. The overall result for the year was a net income position much better than budget due to higher income levels from room bookings and the flats. ## **Fund balances** As at 31 August 2025 The working capital fund (net current assets) of the Church were £86,217 although there is also £41,276 less £20,000 (agreed holding amount for flats refurbishment) in the flats reserve which forms part of the general fund and is available for general distribution. Furthermore, a Legacy fund of £49,504 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 19 to the accounts. WEST BRIDGFORD METHODIST CHURCH ## **Plans for 2025-26** In the summer of 2025 the church made the decision to employ an administrator, to support the members of the church in the roles they undertake and improve some of the work of the church e.g. in publicity. The new appointment will be a joint one with the Nottingham South Methodist Circuit of which the church is a part. We have also decided to make worship a particular focus on 2025-26 with preaching series on what worship is and why it is important. We hope this will extend throughout the year and enable more people to offer their gifts and skills in the leading of worship. ## **Finance and Governance** ## **Basis of preparation and legal framework** The Charity’s annual report and accounts for the year ended 31 August 2025 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. Registration Charity Number: 1129000 Date of registration: 3rd April 2009 Main communication address: Musters Road West Bridgford Nottingham NG2 7PQ 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** : Eva Stevens CA Plus Units 1 & 2, North West 41 Talbot Street Nottingham NG1 5GL **Bankers:** HSBC plc 8 Victoria Street Westminster WEST BRIDGFORD METHODIST CHURCH London SW1H 0NJ **Investment Bankers:** Central Finance Board of the Methodist Church 9 Bonhill Street London EC2A 4PE Trustees for Methodist Church Purposes Central Buildings Oldham Street Manchester M1 1JQ ## **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: - 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. ## **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. WEST BRIDGFORD 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-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. ## **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 surveys, 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. WEST BRIDGFORD METHODIST CHURCH ## **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: - 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 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; - 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. 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. ## **Reserves Policy** ## **Unrestricted Funds** **General Fund:** Bal: £86,217 Target level £65,000 The aim is to hold a minimum sum equivalent to £65k or roughly 4 months’ average expenditure. The current level is above this following last years results. No change is expected for 2025-26 with a break-even position being budgeted for. **General Fund: Flats:** Bal: £41,276 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 generating increased rental income, however, an on-going programme of refurbishment is in place on vacant possession. This year £19,000 was WEST BRIDGFORD METHODIST CHURCH deployed on such refurbishment. After funding these activities, any surplus will then be deployed to top up the General Fund which is unlikely to be sufficient for on-going maintenance work. **Legacy Fund:** Bal: £49,504 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 periodic 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: £22,968 No target level set **Benevolent:** Bal: £480 Target £500 ## **Approval** The Trustees’ Annual Report was approved by the West Bridgford Church Council on the 19[th] March 2025 and signed on its behalf by: Signature: Name: Ms Fiona Lewin Position: Chair of the meeting Secretary Date: 19[th] March 2025 WEST BRIDGFORD METHODIST CHURCH ## **Appendix A** ## **CHURCH COUNCIL MEMBERSHIP & KEY LAY WORKERS** **MINISTER** Rev M Roberts **LAY WORKERS** Mrs H Roberts (not a member of church council) Mrs J Everett Mrs A Kilshaw ## **Leadership Team** Mrs KD Hobdell Mr HV Crawford Ms FV Lewin Mrs ME Heard Mr C Morrey Mr M Blackburn ## **CHURCH SAFEGUARDING CO-ORDINATOR** Mrs YK Mellor ## **CHURCH REPRESENTATIVES (OTHER MEMBERS OF THE CHURCH COUNCIL)** Mr A Harris Ms C Detain Mr M Hodgkins Mr J Heard Mrs S Morrey Mrs A Nicholson Mr S Nicholson Mrs MC Siefken Mrs M Thurston Mr JH Thurston Ms B Siefken ## **CIRCUIT STEWARD REPRESENTATIVE** Mr S Jones WEST BRIDGFORD METHODIST CHURCH ## **Independent examiner’s report to the trustees of West Bridgford Methodist Church for the year ended 31 August 2025** I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of West Bridgford Methodist Church (the Charity) for the year ended 31 August 2025. ## **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 2011 ('the Act'). I report in respect of my examination of the Charity’s accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination I have followed all the applicable directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act. ## **Independent examiner’s statement** I have completed my examination. I confirm that no matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect: 1. 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 (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. I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. ...................................... Eva Stevens BSc, CPFA Employee of Community Accounting Plus Units 1 & 2 North West 41 Talbot Street Nottingham NG1 5GL Date:…25/03/2026….. West Bridgford M&thodi8t Church Charity No 1129 Statement of Financial Activities {SOFA) forthe year ended 31 August 2025 Notss to lh• accounts Deslgnat•d Gontrai Fund Fund5 ILtrnrestrictedl lunrestrictedl Restrfciod Enoowmorf Funds Fund$ Tot•1 202￿5 Income 1 Oftering$ 2 t￿nalK)ns 3 Gifl aid 4 Intwesi and Invesirnenl Income 5 Income trom invosbTh¥nl properties 6 Inlemal N9aniSalion$ 7 Other ¢h$rita￿e incoffle 8 Total Incomo 41.780 4.285 9,803 1Q,919 54,601 1,449 97,790 220,627 41,780 9,265 11,275 10,919 54,601 1,449 97,790 227,079 4,980 1,472 6,452 Expenditure ¢ir¢uil 8$8es&ment orshare 10 Grant5 and d¢nati¢n$ 11 Salarie5 and related (tsi$ 12 Pror*rty mainlen8n 13 lTrsurarth, ulililies etc 14 DepreuB￿On IS txpenses 16 Other exp¢ndilure 17 Inlemal organi¥t1￿$ 18 Totsl charltabl• oxpondilur* 19 Gainslllossesl on th)net¥ry Investments 20 Gainwiios¥esl on investmeni prow*$ 21 Noi ih¢omollexpBnditurol 22 Movement In funds 23 Other oainslrevalLBlions 24 Nei mLvement in fund$ 25 Total funds brought forward Z6Total fvrtds￿rrled forward 81,408 1,750 31,447 81,248 22,419 81,4(N5 1,750 31,447 81,248 22,419 12 2,100 9,485 1,45 231.311 2,too 9,505 1,456 231,331 13 20 20 -10.684 6,432 252 14 321,986 311,302 9,383,149 9,694.451 321,986 317.734 9.435,164 9.752,898 6,432 17,015 23,447 35.0(K) 35.oc West Brldgtord Method18t Church Charity Nts li￿)0 Statement of Financial Activities {SOFA) for the year ended 31 August 2024 Motes to Deslgnated thè General Fund Futids accounts (Llnrestrtctodl lunr•strictg01 Restrlctèd Endowmerrt Funds Fund6 To1•1 2023-24 Income l Offering$ 2 Donations 3 Gift aKJ 4 Inieresi and investment Income S Inmme from investment propertvas 6 Inlem81 or98nisalions 7 Other chantsble income 8 Total Income 43,469 4,923 10.588 11.807 52.5 1.181 85.169 209,727 43,169 9,983 11,163 11,8OT 52,590 4,181 BS,169 216.062 5.060 1.275 6335 Expenditure 9 Circuit assessment or share 10 Grani$ and donations 11 Salaries and assoryaled costs 12 Prop8rty maintenan 77.53 3.357 29,370 53.445 23,309 77,532 3,357 29,370 53,145 23,309 12 14 Depreoalion 15 Office expense3 16 Otherexpendilure 17 Inlemal org8nisaiion$ 18 Total charltablè trxpendlture 19 Gainsllloss&l on morElary inve%lments 20 Gainsll105se51 on inveslmenl propert*s 21 N&t In¢orno11gxpgndltur81 22 Transfer8 between funds 23 Rev81u81ion gain on prokErty 24 N8t movement in fund8 25 Total fund5 brought forward 26 Totsl fund$ carrled forw•rd 2.30) 2,30CI 9,352 1,175 199,840 13 1,750 1.175 198,090 1,7S0 11,637 -250 293,682 305,069 9,078,080 9,383.149 4,585 250 16,222 14 293,682 309,904 9.125,260 9.435,164 4,835 12,180 17,015 35.000 35.000 West 8ridgford Methodl$t ¢hur¢h Charity No 1129C¥XI Balance Sheet as at 31 August 2025 Gen•r¥i Fund (UnT￿l￿¢t•d> De51gnat¢d Funds IUnre51rf¢i¢dl Rèsirf¢t•d Funds Totals 202S 2024 Fund$ ttsth Accounts Flx4d A8W8 8n¢ ￿￿tr property rt18S 14 9,517.4Y 9,517 454 9.195.4e8 Inve$iment¥ Totalfixedas5*5 9,517.454 9,517,4S4 9,195,48 Curr•nt Assets Debtcrs and prep8ymÈnts Loans b Chuf¢hts lfjvestments wllh TMCP Central Fin¥nce Board OewBrt5 Cash ai Bankand In hand 15 12,375 12.375 13.9Sg 98.416 78.817 4.805 98.416 137.264 4.805 252,860 94.L7 35,000 23.447 8,676 263,743 Togaicurnefflassèts 194N13 3S,000 23,447 Cutttrnt Ilabllltles Idue In undEr 1 yearl Totaleurr•nt liabilitiks NetcurreniasSe￿I3￿lII1&￿s 24,047 24.Q47 239,696 17A16 17,416 236,444 176,997 3S,QOO 23,447 To*i•s$•ts less cwrnntlkbllhles 17 9,£94,451 39,000 23,447 9.752,598 9A3S,164 Longterm liabilltles (due èfter more than one yearl Gran18 payable after 2024-25 Loans ￿ the Cnuirh Netessets 9,694,451 35,000 23,447 9,752.898 9A35,164 Funds olth¥ chU￿b General Fund lUn￿$￿¢te Revtluatr>n Re￿81ve Designaied Fund5 IUnre$b)¢tettl Totalut)￿s&l¢¢￿￿F￿￿￿% Re¥tr4cled Funds Endowment Fund8 4,444.JY1 5.2S0.080 4,444,371 5,250,080 35,000 9.729,451 23,447 4,455.055 4,928,094 35.000 9A18,149 17,015 35.OLXI 23.447 rolal Funds 9,694,451 35,000 23,447 9,752,896 9A35,164 Signed ChYi& Morrey Church Treasurer Notes to the Accounts l. Statement of Compliance The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the second 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. Z. 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 pollcles Basi5 of preparatlon West Bridgford Methodist Church meets the definition of a public benefit entity under FRS102. Assets and liabilities are initially recognised at historic cost or transaction value unless otherwise stated in the relevant accounting policy notes. Income Income is included in the Statement of Financial Attivities ISOFAI when the Church becomes entitled to the resources, and the trustees are reasorbably certain they will receive the resources,. and the monetary value can be measured with sufficient reliability. Expenditure This is recognised when a liability 15 incurred, or a constructive obligation arises, that results in the payment being unavoidable. Liabilities are recogni5ed 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. Grant5 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 a5 instalrnent5 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 asset5 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. Creditor5 Creditors include outstanding items relating to utilities. telephones, etc in August. 4. Inte￿$t & Investment income Unrestricted Restricted 2025 2024 Central Finance Board Other- TMCP 6,424 4.495 6N24 4.495 6,964 4,843 Mi5cellaneou5 Total 10,919 10.919 11,807 5. Income from Investment propertles This represents rental income received from the lettin8 of 8 flats which form part of the church premises. 6. Internal Organisations Openin8 Bal Receipts Payments Closing Bal Sunday Coffee Fairtrade Stall 93 93 871 1,449 1,456 864 Total 964 1,449 1,456 957 7. Other Charltable Income Unrestricted Restricted 2025 2024 Hire of church rooms Miscellaneous 81.908 15,882 81,908 15,882 79.783 5,386 Total 97.790 97,790 85,169 8. Salaries and a550ciated costs The church had 3 lay emp5oyees l1.75FTEI who are employed by the Circuit who then recharge the costs to the church. Their costs are shown under this category for transparency. 202S 2024 9. Payment toTTustees Payments made to tru5teesfor èdditional Services provided to the Church by agreernent with the Church Council Meeting No expenses were paid to Trustees in the year. 10. Fee5 for examlnation or audit of the accounts Independent examiner'5 Qr auditors. fees for rÈporting on the accounts 816 780 Other fees les.. advice, accountancy servi£esl paid to the independent ex3minÈr or auditor 11. Property Expenses Maintenance Refurbishment Clèaning Miscellaneous 38,478 18.893 17,238 6.639 81,248 31,386 15.180 6,879 53.445 Aflats reserve 15 maintained for refurbishment when vacant, thisyÈartwo flat5 were refurbished at 8 Cost of E18.893. IZ. Utllitle5. Insurance etc Insurance 7,664 14.755 22,419 7,418 15,891 23,309 13. Other Expendlture WorshSp Materials Flats- CommissionlFee5 Other 469 382 4.558 4,162 9.102 4.937 4,079 9,485 Total General Fund Benevolent Payments Total Restricted Funds 20 20 250 250 TOTAL 9,505 9,352 14. Tan￿ble Flxed Assets Cost or valuatioD Other fixed assets Church (non Other non Investment EEEU Payments on account and assets under Construttion Investment) land and buildin¥s Investment land and buildings propertles (land and In¢ludinÈ motor ¥ehlcles Fixtures, flttlngs and equlpment Total Balan¢e biouKht forward Additions 9,195.468 9,195,468 321.986 321,986 balance carried forward 9,517,4S4 9,517.454 Accumulated depreclatfjon Balance brought forward Depreciation charge foryear l-l Balance cavvied forward Net book value 8roughtforward Carried forward 9,195.468 9,S17.454 9.195.468 9,SL7,454 The transfers" row 15 for movements between fixed asset categories. 15. Analysls of current assets and debtors Debtors and prepayments Prepayment5 Atcrue(5 income Other debtors 2025 2024 168 10.2fK) 2,175 12,375 10,000 3,791 13,959 Total debiors and prepayments 16. Anafy5is of wrrenl liatiilities and creditors Trade Creditors Other Creditors Total Current LiabS1itl¢$ 3.557 13.859 17.416 15,491 8,556 24.047 17. Analysisol net assets behveen fvnds Unrestrirted Unre5tritted Restrl¢ted 2025 General Deslgnated T3ngible fixed 3s5ets Current 355ets 9.517.454 194,413 -17,416 9,694,451 9,517.454 252,860 -17,416 9,752.898 35.0 23,447 Total net assets 35.0 13,447 Unre#rlrted Unresirirted Re$trided 2024 General Deslgnated TanEiblefixed assets Current 355ets 9,195,468 211,728 -24,047 9.383,149 9,195,468 263,743 -24,047 9,435,164 35,OW 17.OL5 Total net assets 35,0 17,015 18. Capltsl commltments and contingent liabilities At the 315tAu8USt 2025 the Church has no capital commitments. No Contingent lièbilities were identified at 315t August 2025. 19. Detalled analysls of It)dlvldual fund movements Unrestrf¢ted Fut)ds Fund Ilame Openlni Nalance 4,455,055 4.928.094 n¢om Expendlture Transfers RevaluatloTr gainsllosses aosln8 Balance 4,444,371 5.250,080 General fund Revaluation Reserve 220,627 -231,311 321,986 9,383,149 220.627 -231,311 321.986 9,694,4SI De$lin8ted- imresrrfrted Fund Name Opet)It)8 Balance 35,0 lthtome Éxpendlrure TrathsFer5 Revaluation gain5110$5e5 Uoslng Balat)ce 35.(KK> Property Fund Restrl¢ted Funds Fund Name Openlng Balance 5(M) lthcome Expendtture Transfew5 Revaluation 1Tr5110sses Closlng Balance Benevolent Youth Worker -20 16,515 6,452 22.967 Tota15 17,015 6.452 -20 23,447 Ethdowment FuTrd$ R¢$trlrted Fund Name Openln8 Balance In￿me ExpeThditvre TransFers Revaluation i•lnsllosse5 Ugslng Balance Totals Fund Pwperty Idesl8n*edl,. To provide coverfor any major repaSrsth8t may becorne ne￿5$ary on rhe churth building5. Youth Workerlre5tr1rtedl., Set up to provide coverage forthls postfrom specific donation5 when the geTrèral fund cannot fultytover. Donations not utilised this year. 8enevolert Ire$￿tted)., To provide fvnds to help members with special Theeds and support for ernergency appeab. Reasonsfortransferbetw en fvnds 20. Related portytransactlons This year Name of related Dksthptlon In¢orr* from rel•ttd partyduring theyear Paymerts to rel*ed party during the year ts)an5 tol (from) related party durln8 the year Amounts wedbvl Itol related party a5 On 31-Au8- methodisi MHA donation 70 mtrthodist All We Can Mission i donation 1.446 methodist donation Fun or Support of Presbyteis & Deacon5 Fund for Property World Mission Fund methodist donation mÈthodisr organi5ation methodist donaiion donation tnethodist Bridgewèy Hall donaiion Total 6,416 Lastyear P4affle of related Relatlonshlp Descriptlonof tran5actlon Income frrA Payments to related party durfng the year Loansto I lfroml related partydurin theyear Amounts owed bv I partv party durinÉ the year party as on 31-Au8- methodist organlsatlon methodist MHA dona¢ion All We Can donation 2,(M)5 meih¢di5t donation Fun Support of Presbyters & Deacoll5 FuDd for Property or methodist organi53tion meihodi&t donaiion donarion World Mission Fund methodist organi5ation donation Mission Alongside the PODr methodist organ153tlon donation methodist or8anls3tlon donorion Total 3,505 Name of church WEsf BRIDGFORD MEfHODisf CHURCH No 1129000 Declarations and Scrutiny I declare that these accrual based accounts for the year to 31 August 2025 have been prepared from the records of the Church and thatthey include all funds under the control of the Church Signature of treasurer Date Name and address of treasurer Chris Morrey West Bridgford Methodist Church Musters Road Nottin8ham NG2 7PQ Presentatlon to the ch￿￿h trustees I confim that the annual reort and accounts for the year ended 31 Au8USt 2025 were presented to the meeting of the Church trustees held on 18th March 2026 Signature of the chair of the meeting Date 141 5/ Z Name ofthe chair of the meeting Rev Mark Roberts