High Street Methodist Church Witney ANNUAL REPORT Year Ended 31st August 2022 HIGH STREEII METHODISTS
MISSION STATEMENT FOR HIGH STREET METHODIST CHURCH
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May 2023 Dear Church, l once heard someone say that God moves at 3mph. I've always found a lot of wisdom in that saying, and it occurs to me that if God moves at 3mph then that seems the perfect pace for His church to move at too. That mean5 the church is r)ot standing still, but nor is it rushin9. Instead, we move forward at a steady walking pace. I think we have achieved that nicely this year. There has been much to celebrate, but much that we are still working through. So, what is it that we are celebrating. Well in terms of our gathered worship, the worship plannin9 team continues to put tO9ether great services in partnership with the preachers. and we've had some really powerful moments a5 we worship together. There is also a sense that God is helping US to appreciate both the modern and the traditional as we seek to be a church that is for every generation. A special mention should go to our Christmas and Easter activities. Christmas saw a full schedule, including an outdoor animal service {a first!), a blue SeiCe for those who find Christmas difpicult, a busy Christmas day celebration and a packed-out Carol Service that included an accidental lighting marvel that reminded us that you cannot separate the manger from the cross. Easter this year was celebrated with daily Holy week services, an outreach event that surpassed expectations, the introduction of kazoos to worship by the Junior church and not to forget a spectacular and a glory filled dressing of the resurrection cross. As we think back on these last 12 months, we recognise that we have been blessed so very much by God as we have gathered to worship. Sadly, we have lost some much-loved church members this year and we still miss them and feel the10sS, though we draw comfort from the knowledge that they have joined the saints in light. We are also grateful that God keeps sending new people to join the church family and there are encouragin9 Slgns that we are moving more towards a body that has better representation across all ages. The pastoral care of the church remains excellent, and this is of course headed up by the pastoral visitors, but truly it is a heart that is shared by the whole church, and I know that the church has touched so many people this year by demonstrating loving care attimes when support has been needed or appreciated. Newland Chapel continues to go strong and is well attended each Thursday for a meal and worship setvice, as well as the monthly Sunday afternoon service. Newland is an ecumenical celebration with people gathered from across the churches and really is a little slice of heaven. Moving on towards our missional work there is much to celebrate here as well. The coffee bar is as busy as ever and it would be amiss if we did not thank the work of Rosie Jones and the team of volunteers who make this possible. In the Winter of 2022, the coffee bar transitioned into to a 'warm space, and all drinks became free of charge as well as the introduction of toast and jam being made available to anyone who would like some. In addition to this, drinks started being offered at the back of the church to those queuing for
food from the community Fridge. 6 months after moving to a warm space we estimate that over 10,000 free drinks have been provided by the church. Due to the generosity of so many donations, this work continues. The coffee bar is the real heartbeat of the church and in the next year we will continue to work at developin9 this ministry. The Alpha team has run 3 courses overthe last 12 months that have been well attended and helped people explore faith, life and reason. In addition to the amazing news of people coming to know Jesus. we also want to celebrate the emotional and spiritual support that Alpha has offered to people and the new friendships that have been born. Each Alpha course run5 for 11 weeks 50 to run 3 in one year is an incredible achievement by the Alpha team. The ecumenical Town Centre Chaplaincy Team has now launched, and 12 chaplains have been trained to provide care and support to the workers, shoppers and visitors to Witney Town Centre. The Chaplains will also aim to be present at all large community and church events. Already the team is having a big impact with so many people being moved that the churches are working together to support the community in this way and in a short time have already helped so many people in various ways. This is a scheme led by this church and the circuit appointment of Sonia who heads up the team. In addition to this. the church was once more the host to 'Witney Well,, one of the main ecumenical outreach events in the town, and we should be proud ofthis. There is of course so much more to celebrate in the life of the church, and these are just a few highlights. The majority of thurth life happens outside of the 5POtlighti yet is the truest example ofchurch. Faithful people who do the good work of God week by week. There are too many to mention, but we appreciate everyone. Looking ahead, the leadership team and church council continue to look at the vision of the future and are working towards a strategic look at developing small group ministries, gifts and talents, and a culture of hospitality that shines every day of the year. Throughout these particular areas of work, we a150 reco9nise the need to make sure that everyone is welcomed and included in the worship of God and the life of the church. So, as we look forward to the next 12 months, we have much to celebrate. There is some work we know we need to do, and there will be much work undertaken that is yet unknown to us. But we trust that God will continue to gently walk us forward as we continue the great tradition of bearing Wltness for God to His community in Witney. Blessings Jason (Rev Jason Cooke)
Church Life Membership Deaths.. Yvonne Chappell. Joyce Mumford. Sybil King. Doris Burton New members: 1 Transfers in= 1 Transfers out.. 3 Total 175 Pastoral Work Our grateful thanks and appreciation forthe diligence of the 25 Pastoral Visitors who regularly keep in touch with those on their lists throughout the year. It is essential for the care and wellbeing of the church fellowship. Our aim is to try to allocate all members to one of the Pastoral Team whose responsibility it is to keep in contact and give support where needed. The Pastoral Team meets with Rev Jason from time to time to discuss and share news about pastoral care at High Street church. Appropriate training for the improvement of pastoral care is arranged from time to time. Anne Crawlord - Pastor8/Secret8ry Prayer There is an email chain for requests for prayer and telephone messages for those who do not receive emails. This continues to be an invaluable means of communication and a great source of comfort and healing. Other prayer opportunities have restarted as Covid restrictions have lifted with small groups meeting during the week ar)d a time of prayer before Sunday services. Church Leadership HSMC'S Leadership team have been meeting on a regular basis to thoroughly discu55 numerous topics with an aim to both strengthen and increase our church membership. Since the AGM last July the main points for discussion have been . 11 Signing up to the'warm Spaces. project promoted by the Methodist Church 21 Implementing small discussion groups to look at h05Pltality .ways of increasing small group ministries and identifying and equipping the 9ifts and talents of individuals. Both these points stem from our desire to continue following 'A Methodist Way of Life, and ensuring that eaeh one of us puts h05Pltality at the very heart of everything we do. Graham BeecheyandDavidLiinmer- Seniorstewards Worship High Street have benefited tremendously from the formation of the Worship Planning Team. This team meets regularly to help plan future services and .where there are gaps in the quarterly
plan ,the team have led all these services very effectively. In September'Discussion Church. met once a month on a Sunday evening until the end of February. Although this may be reintroduced a new idea is currently being considered of fortnightly service on Sunday afternoons along the lines of the Successful Alpha courses. Graham BeecheyandDavidLiinmer- Seniorstewards Children and Young People Over the past year Junior Church has continued to meet every Sunday providing an important place for our young people to learn, play and explore their faith. Christmas Shoeboxes We were able to continue to organise the collection. checking and packing of shoeboxes to be transported to countries like Romania. Belarus and Bosnia where some of the children are living in desperate circumstances. The boxes are filled with toys, toiletries, writin9 materials, games and sweets to delight the children. most of whom have no possessions at all. The team tries to involve as many people from our community as possible in this activity and promote a warm and friendly atmosphere in which to check the boxes. Over 1000 boxes were checked before they were collected by Teams4U to transport ènd distribute where needed. Church Premises Our premises continue to be well used throughout the week by both church and the local community. We have, as regular room-users on licences. Volunteer Link-up, Witney Food Revolution la food bank/food recycling project) and Aspire la youth support and development organisationl. In November 2021 we signed a three-year lease for ovr shop unit with Golden Threads la tailor) aT)d we have tenants in the church flat on a one-year tenancy agreement. Since November, the Coffee Bar ha5 been busy on weekday morning5 as a'warm Space" hub, run by volunteers, for anyone who wants to come plus those queuing Outside for Witney Food Revolution. We offered free tea, coffee and toast and it is estimated 9000 cups were served during a 5-month period. We are grateful for grants from WODC and Rotary towards the costs involved. We give thanks to our employees who handle bookings. cleaning, room settin9-up and security. Maintaining our premises is a continual activity. with Man Friday volunteers doing a myriad of small jobs to look after the building and surroundings. Repairs have been done on the Wesley Centre stonework. with the assistance of a 50% grant from the Circuit Model Trust Fund. Minor Ibut difficult to access) roof repairs are in hand. The Newland chapel is also part of our responsibility, and we are grateful to those who look after it. We are fortunate to have gas and electricity purchase contracts which run until 2024 at the "old" prices. Keith Crawlord- Propety Secretary
The Church in the Community As a church we are proud of the building that we have and are even more delighted in the way that the community is able to use it. Room bookings are increasing once more, and the Methodist Church remains one ol the most used buildings in all of Witney. Attivities on our premises are varied and include activities such as toddler groups, life skills courses, weight loss groups, dance classes, brownies and guides, art classes. baby support groups. music recitals. Ukrainian drop in, homeless drop in. Aspire {supporting young adults), Community Fridge, Community Larder and much much more. The coffee bar is now open 5 days a week once more and continuesto be a place for people to come and relax and find peace. During the year it became a Warm Space" with drinks and toast available for whatever donations people wished ot make. The building continues to be used well for ecumenical work in Witney, hosting Witney Well la churches together outreach event) as well as toncerts lor WICS (Witney Inter Church Singers) and the churches together prayer breakfasts. It is fair to say that High Street Methodist church is an integral part of the community in Witney. and we should be encouraged in the difference that we are making. Staff and Volunteers The operations of the Church are only possible with the support of our small paid staff and the around 175 volunteers who put in many hours across the year.
Safeguarding Safeguarding is an important aspect of our church life. It is essential that policies and procedures are in place to ensure that everybody in the church and those that use our premises are kept safe from any sort of harm and to prevent, as far as possible, incidents from arising and, if they do, to ensure that they are efficiently and appropriately dealt with. The following is taken from High Streeys safeguarding policy.. 'High Street Methodist Church strives to ensure that its safeguarding policy...are brought to the attention of everyone and applied to everyone. .This is not the same as treating each person as though they were under suspicion. It is more a matter of taking sensible measure5 to protect children. young people and vulnerable adults. and recognising that it is the responsibility of us A robust safeguarding policy, if followed, also SeeS to protect those who work with children, young people and vulnerable adults who may inadvertently place themselves in a vulnerable position...Malicious accusations can also wreck the lives of those against whom they are directed. 'We are concerned with the wholeness of each individual within God's purpose for their lives, the life of the community and the life of the world. We seek to safeguard all mernber5 of thi5 church community, irrespective of whether they are Church members, adherent5 or visitors, and irrespective of their age. 'We are committed to.. 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 who may be vulnerable the establishing of safe. caring communities which provide a loving environment where there is informed vigilance as to the dangers of abuse., The safeguarding reference group is made up ol the minister, centre manager, senior steward. safeguardin9 officer. minister's PA. a church member involved with children and families, a Newland representative, the pastoral secretary and a property representative. When a health and safety officer is appointed. they will also attend. The safeguarding group has continued to meet and ensure that our policies, processes and procedures meet the chan9in9 demands and situations that occur.
Treasurer's Report Summary The accounts of the church have been prepared and are presented as required by the Charities Commission. These present the lull pirture of the artivities of the church and combine both the normal church operation and the funds for the building projects. The accounts show an overall surplus of £5.19412021.. deficit of £9,351) with unrestricted funds showing a surplus of £1,07912021= deficit of £3421 and restricted funds (mainly the organ fund showing a surplus of £4,11512021= deficit 01 £9,009}. The church has slowly been returning from the effects ofthe Covid shutdown. However, compared with 2019, the last year not effected by Covid. unrestricted giviT)g is down by 8.5% and rental income is down by 30%. We have had carefully manage our expenditure in line with this reduction and unrestricted spend is 18% lower than the 2019 comparative with savings across the board. Overall unrestricted church funds have increased very slightly over last year with the amount in unrestricted funds at £34.642 12021.. £33.5631 which represents 18% of our expenditure. This is very low and our focus is now on ensuring we have enough cash overthe coming rnonths. The restricted funds of £17,408 are primarily the funds received relating to the refurbishment project along with funds held for the benevolent fund and other specific activities Reserve Policy for High Street Methodist Church for the year end 31 st August 2021 In 2007 Church Council agreed a Fund target of six months average expenditure lapprox £97kl. With the impact of Covid shutting our bvilding we are. significantly below this level and are currently more concerned with controlling cash on a day to day basis. When we are able to get back to normal runnin9 we will need to review both our policy and implement plans to rebuild reserves over the coming years. Policy for Restricted Funds We have identified restricted funds relating to the Refurbishment Proje¢ The Benevolent Fund, and several other specific activities. Monies held relatin9 to these funds totalled £17,408 at the 31" August 2022. The monies are held wiihin the general church funds but identified separately within the monthly accounts reporting with income and expenditure allocated accordiT)gly aT)d the outstanding value protected. lan Prine•. ACMA Treasurer
Church Accruals Accounts 2021-2022 THE METHODIST CHURCH REPORT AND ACCOUNTS (ACCRUALS BASIS) for the year ended 31 August 2022 High Street Methodist Church, Witney Church Règl•t•rèd Ch*rfty . RtyS•trntion numbw (rf •ppll¢abl•) 1129034 Wltney & Faringdon Clrcull No 2303 Mlnl•t•r Rev Jason Cooke Church St•ward• Dav#1 LfftTrar Grnham 80o¢f Jane Heath hur¢h Trfyasurnr lan PM
Hlah Street metIdISt Churth. WItMy Number 1125)34 Stateinent of Finaiicial Aitiviiies1SOFAI for the year ended 31 August 2022 Section A Statement of financial activities es R•eomm•ndfrd eal•gorl•s by Unv••trictsd inc7 EndonI fvnds fundA Prlor y••r fund• Totsl fundB Incomlw rgsources (Nolg 31 F01 F02 F03 F04 F05 Inc1M •nd •ndowm•nts DonHivn5 and pacw O#w trJhig 102.053 89.588 148 89,588 148 3.960 201,992 38,395 53 2.437 175,654 Total Ro$our¢•$ exp•rNlod (Note 5) 195.749 6.243 exp8noiiur• on- Church A¢tr+• 144.299 38,510 11.861 1.828 146 127 38,510 12,Ib1 117,165 53.778 14.uii oth 300 rotal 194,670 18S.00S N•1 Incomellgxpgrniiiurni D•f¢xe InT4osimeM galnslllos•o•1 1.ft7Q Net oain¥ik)ssasi on Incomelloxpondltur•l Extraordinary Itom$ Transfers between funds Othw r•¢ogni$•d gainslllosse•l: 1,079 4,115 5,194 9,351 hei gain&lknsse51 Net movemene in fvnd3 4,115 Roconcillation of fun(ts.' TDI fun05 DtDullnT tywara Total funds tArri#d fortVAYd 13.293 174nR
HIKh Street Methodlst Chur¢h, Wltney Number 1129034 8alafite Sht as at 41 rtt¢1t 202P Section B Balance sheet ReslTbctsd Unrnstrkted Inc<xne funds funds Endowment T•1 th1* fvnds y•ar Total last y•ar Flxed assets Tangible asse18 F01 F02 F03 F04 FOS (Not• 8) Toral Ilxed assets 714 714 Current assets Debtors (Note 9) a$h at bank and In hand (Noto 101 Total currgnt a$s•ts 810 3,565 3.565 204 46.670 46 874 Crediiofs: amounts falling duo within one year (Note 11) 7.14 7,140 730 Not Current asset(11abl1ltl) 812 Toral assers lass curr•nr ikbllftles 4b,11S11 Credltors: amount¥ falling du6 •ft•r one year INote 111 Provi$ion• for Ilabilitie• B15 Total net assets or Ilablllths Funds of the Charity 16 29.748 22,302 52.050 46.858 Endowwn8wTt funds 817 Restricted in¢orn• fund8 018 17.408 17,408 34.642 13,293 33,563 unr•$trlCl funds Revaluation Teservo &19 34.642 Total lunds 821 46,856 S4gn•d by one or trv$tstb on bohoifof all Iho truslees Dalo of approval tldlrnm Sijnature Print Name Rev Jason Ccrf)ke 1310312023 lan Prince 1310312023
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Hlih Strort M*tl%)dSst Churth, wiin•y Jmber 1129034 Section C Notes to the accounts Icontl Note 5 Anaty818 ol expendllurn fvnds fund¥ Tot•1 funds Prior y•4r An• exp•ndlturn on church actlvltles: Circuil Assgssmgnl 89.843 46,737 7.719 89.843 46,737 9.547 68 880 Salarbgs. NIC and Ponskjn o)sls Grants and Donatn8 28,083 20,202 1,828 •ctlvttb•• 144,299 1,828 146.127 117.165 Exp•rKlltuff• on Property Manlen8rKe of church tsjildi 31.655 In8iJranrA hAAt I. hl ftlr. r8ckgtion 714 714 795 Tot•1 oxpgnditur• on propgrty 38.510 38.510 53,778 Olher nditure 11,861 3LN) 12,161 14,062 Total oth•r oxpendlturn 11,861 12.161 14.062 TOTAL EXPENDITURE 194.670 2.128 196,796 185.005
HIRh Stréet Methodlst thurrh. WItMv NumlKr 1129034 Section C Notes to the accounts (conti Not• 6 alls 01 cwtaln Itoms of •xpendlture Thls yur Last •r Ind•p•nd•nt •xamln•f• f••¥ 420 420 Assurance •eThil¢es other than •udlt or Ind•p•nd•nt Oxamlnatlon Tax advltyory fe Olh•r f•$ Ilor •xampl•- financial •dvic•. consultancy. accountancy ••Trl¢••) ld to the Not• 7 Pald •mploy••s Th1• yMr La•t y••r S•larl•• and wag•$ Sg¢1al ••Gurfty Go•t• P•n8lon ¢o•ti {d•f5n•d contrlbutlon •ch•m•) Other employee b•n•lSt• Total •taff co•t• 44.457 2,043 237 26.093 1,604 386 46,737 28,083 worklng lor the ¢harlty Tho•• conlrxts a¥• Thlth •nd No •mploy••• r•c•fv•d •mploy•• b•n•fits (•xcludlwd •mploy•r p•n•lon •} for tho r•porting peri¢d ol mor• than É60.000 TRVE 11.2 Av•rnge h••d count In th• year The part ol the charity in which the employee This ye•r Nufflb•r Last year Numb•r T¢tal
Hlih street Method15t Church. Wltney Number 1129)34 Section C Notes to the accounts (conti Note 8 Tangible fixed assets 8.1 Cosl or valuatlon Freehold land & buildings her land & buildings Plant. machinery and motor hle1 Flxtur•s. fittings and equipm•nt Total Al the beginning of the yoar Additjons 6.702 6.702 Revaluations Disposals Translers ' Al end of th8 year 6,702 6,702 8.2 Depreclallon and Impalrnwnts -Basis Stra Ratè ht Line Stra ht Line Stra ht Line Stra ht Line Stra ht Line Al beqinninq of the year Disposals 5.988 5.988 DeprecratKJn 714 714 Impainnonl At end ofthe year 6,702 6.702 8.3 Net book value Nel book value at the beginning ol the year N81 book value at the end of Ihe year 714 714
Hlgh Street M¢thodlx Ch¥v¢h. Wltney Number 1129034 Section C Notes io Ihe accounts Iconl Note 9 Debtor8 and prepayments Thls y•ar Lasl year Trade debtorn Prnpayments and a¢¢nwd Incom• Other d•btor• 3.565.0 3,565.0 204.0 204.0 Total Note 10 Cash at Hand and In Bank Thli y•ar Last y••r H•ld at C•ntral Flnanc• 8o•rd H•ld at Bank 19,579.0 335.0 55,625.0 18,520.0 H•ld In C••h 498.0 46,670.0 T4Aal Note 11 Credltorg and accrual8 Amounls lalllTrg du• wlthln Thls y•ar Last year Amounts fallln This year du• after Last year Tride credltors Accruals and d•f•rT•d in¢omg (Xh•r creditor5 2,596 1,646 2.376 Total
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HSih Street Methodlsi Churth. Wltnev Number 1129034 DECLARATIONS Treasurer I confirm that these accrual based a(xcwnls for the ye8r endeil 31 Augusl 2022 have been prep8red from the rerdS of thè Church and Ihat Ihoy in(Jude all funds undor tho control of th8 Church Counal l M•ntsrs' M••ts"ng l L•ad8rship GrouD". Signature ol Treasurer D8te 13-Mar-23 Narr of Troa$urgr lan Princè Addre88 23S Thornoy Loys. Winley Oxlordshirg, OX28 5NY Prns•ntatlon to tho Church Councll for approval. 1 ¢onfim that thg annual report and oGcount6 for the year onded 31 Aug 2022 Vre pr068nted to the Church Council at it8 me8ling on 13 Mar.23 and wer• approv•d. 8i9naturo ol th• Ch¢ir ol th• meeting N8n ol th• Ch4lr ol th• Re¥ Jason Cook• Dale 13-Mar-23 Independfrnt Examlnerfs Report to the Trustees of the High Strn•t Methodist Church Vlrtn•y Thi3 Report ib vri th¥ Cliuicli AJx¥urii¥ f(x ytyili Midtrtl 31 Auyu¥t 2022 Rospectlva responsibilities of Trustèes and Examinèr Tli¥ ChuiGFI'5 IIu31EE5 aiE fE5PQn5iblE lot Ihat Ihe annual fEPQrt 8axJunts for Ihe yeBf Irj 31 August 2022 presonl a true and fair wew ol the Church's incorro and expenditure for the year and of its assets and liabili118S at tha balance sheet date. The truslfjes consider that an audrl is not necessary lor this year under Seth"on 144 of the Charitios Aci Lui I (the Lhanlies Act) and that an Independent exanwnabon Is needed. It is my re851b11ify lo.. exanrrint tha oG(x)uiits undw s¥Gtivii 145 vl Ili¥ Cliowiiivb AGi; lo follow the procfjdure$18id dovm in the aer81 Di10n# given by th8 Charify Commi88ion under Sgction 1451511bl ol the Charitses act; and 10 Stalo vthethgf parbculaf nwttors have c)me to altention.
Hlth Street M•thod15t (hurch. Wttn•v Number 1129034 Ba8is ol hvJeponI Ex•mirnl R•port MYyaMalkn wa8 cwrlod c#Jt In actyJrdanw with the gener•1 dk•ctb?ns given by tha Charity CornrnisEK)n. A &x&rrwlion in¢d•S a Tolow of th8 a¢ceunOng records kept byth8 chwity of Iha 8Ctoun16 pr868nl8d wlth thotst rocofdl. tt 8ko ind18$ ¢on$kl¢mtkJn ofanyunu8U81 hem•, kn nUle OF 8ule, or Yls¢kn6ures ITh the •eeking eWanath)hB frLvn the Tnmlees Gon¢8mlw Buch mattorn, The rrforedures undert8kon do not prD¥ 8W tho •vldence that wouhl be Mqulred in an art and. C#•qu8n1ty M opinion 18 tyvorj 88 to th• at8 Ptw•nl Inje 8nd fdr ew. My rwrt Ilmfted to Ihose matterj set wt In the statement bdow. Indndont Examlnofs Stat•m•nt In con¢On wlh ry exarrrination. no tter c<Jrre to rrty attentlon {1) %thlch gIV me rea@bI to belleve that In any mat•rlal thb mqu1r0w1s.' . to keep act11ng recoTd8 in a¢tdOnC vAlh S8clon 130 of th• Charl0$ Act 2011. . to propar8 account$ 8CL¥)rd b%ith Ihg axounifjng recuds conplyvlth th• accntinU requirements pf Ihg Chorities Act h8ve not been or {21 to thlth. (n My oplnlon, attenlon should be draTr In order to blO a proper undtrstsnding of Ihe 131 I obtglned IndependantTIfiCOfjOn ofall 1nvè5tnt8 Ylth the Trustèes for M&thodl8t Church Purwses or held in olh8r frusts, bank banCS and funds at the Centtal Fin8nc8 BO8 of the Methodist Church vthlch 8r• individually in oxcss of £10.CK)O118n thsAnd pouF)dsl 81 lh8 balance sho01 date. Name ol indèF*ndenl examiner Signature of Independent ex8nNn Relevant PleSs1onal ualifitIon or bod O¥ P(W¢ of (¥the apsxoprio19} Address E/4f 20Tr3
Church Accruals Accounts 2021-2022 THE METHODIST CHURCH REPORT AND ACCOUNTS (ACCRUALS BASIS) for the year ended 31 August 2022 High Street Methodist Church, Witney Church Règl•t•rèd Ch*rfty . RtyS•trntion numbw (rf •ppll¢abl•) 1129034 Wltney & Faringdon Clrcull No 2303 Mlnl•t•r Rev Jason Cooke Church St•ward• Dav#1 LfftTrar Grnham 80o¢f Jane Heath hur¢h Trfyasurnr lan PM
Hlah Street metIdISt Churth. WItMy Number 1125)34 Stateinent of Finaiicial Aitiviiies1SOFAI for the year ended 31 August 2022 Section A Statement of financial activities es R•eomm•ndfrd eal•gorl•s by Unv••trictsd inc7 EndonI fvnds fundA Prlor y••r fund• Totsl fundB Incomlw rgsources (Nolg 31 F01 F02 F03 F04 F05 Inc1M •nd •ndowm•nts DonHivn5 and pacw O#w trJhig 102.053 89.588 148 89,588 148 3.960 201,992 38,395 53 2.437 175,654 Total Ro$our¢•$ exp•rNlod (Note 5) 195.749 6.243 exp8noiiur• on- Church A¢tr+• 144.299 38,510 11.861 1.828 146 127 38,510 12,Ib1 117,165 53.778 14.uii oth 300 rotal 194,670 18S.00S N•1 Incomellgxpgrniiiurni D•f¢xe InT4osimeM galnslllos•o•1 1.ft7Q Net oain¥ik)ssasi on Incomelloxpondltur•l Extraordinary Itom$ Transfers between funds Othw r•¢ogni$•d gainslllosse•l: 1,079 4,115 5,194 9,351 hei gain&lknsse51 Net movemene in fvnd3 4,115 Roconcillation of fun(ts.' TDI fun05 DtDullnT tywara Total funds tArri#d fortVAYd 13.293 174nR
HIKh Street Methodlst Chur¢h, Wltney Number 1129034 8alafite Sht as at 41 rtt¢1t 202P Section B Balance sheet ReslTbctsd Unrnstrkted Inc<xne funds funds Endowment T•1 th1* fvnds y•ar Total last y•ar Flxed assets Tangible asse18 F01 F02 F03 F04 FOS (Not• 8) Toral Ilxed assets 714 714 Current assets Debtors (Note 9) a$h at bank and In hand (Noto 101 Total currgnt a$s•ts 810 3,565 3.565 204 46.670 46 874 Crediiofs: amounts falling duo within one year (Note 11) 7.14 7,140 730 Not Current asset(11abl1ltl) 812 Toral assers lass curr•nr ikbllftles 4b,11S11 Credltors: amount¥ falling du6 •ft•r one year INote 111 Provi$ion• for Ilabilitie• B15 Total net assets or Ilablllths Funds of the Charity 16 29.748 22,302 52.050 46.858 Endowwn8wTt funds 817 Restricted in¢orn• fund8 018 17.408 17,408 34.642 13,293 33,563 unr•$trlCl funds Revaluation Teservo &19 34.642 Total lunds 821 46,856 S4gn•d by one or trv$tstb on bohoifof all Iho truslees Dalo of approval tldlrnm Sijnature Print Name Rev Jason Ccrf)ke 1310312023 lan Prince 1310312023
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MI Stroef Methodlst(hurth. wiinty Number 1129034 Section C Notes to the accounts Iconll Note 4 An11$ ol Incoffle UnMtiict•d Incom• End¢)¥mnt ds funds T4xI fvnds Pfk4r y••r Ana DonatSons and 1¢9acl¢8: Collections Gift Aid Donations Le acies Grant frorn Circuit 17418 11,277 7,167 4.110 34.796 ToLl 102.053 6.243 108,296 134,769 Oth•r Iradlng activltl•8: Lttin Coffee Bar Events Inco Other 86,426 Total 89.588 89. 38,39 Income from Inve8tm•nt•: Central Finance Board 148 148 53 Other Total 148 148 53 Oth•r. Collections lor •xt•m¥l or Sund Income anisation 732 3.228 732 48 Other Total 3.960 2,437 TOTAL INCOME 6243 201 992
Hlih Strort M*tl%)dSst Churth, wiin•y Jmber 1129034 Section C Notes to the accounts Icontl Note 5 Anaty818 ol expendllurn fvnds fund¥ Tot•1 funds Prior y•4r An• exp•ndlturn on church actlvltles: Circuil Assgssmgnl 89.843 46,737 7.719 89.843 46,737 9.547 68 880 Salarbgs. NIC and Ponskjn o)sls Grants and Donatn8 28,083 20,202 1,828 •ctlvttb•• 144,299 1,828 146.127 117.165 Exp•rKlltuff• on Property Manlen8rKe of church tsjildi 31.655 In8iJranrA hAAt I. hl ftlr. r8ckgtion 714 714 795 Tot•1 oxpgnditur• on propgrty 38.510 38.510 53,778 Olher nditure 11,861 3LN) 12,161 14,062 Total oth•r oxpendlturn 11,861 12.161 14.062 TOTAL EXPENDITURE 194.670 2.128 196,796 185.005
HIRh Stréet Methodlst thurrh. WItMv NumlKr 1129034 Section C Notes to the accounts (conti Not• 6 alls 01 cwtaln Itoms of •xpendlture Thls yur Last •r Ind•p•nd•nt •xamln•f• f••¥ 420 420 Assurance •eThil¢es other than •udlt or Ind•p•nd•nt Oxamlnatlon Tax advltyory fe Olh•r f•$ Ilor •xampl•- financial •dvic•. consultancy. accountancy ••Trl¢••) ld to the Not• 7 Pald •mploy••s Th1• yMr La•t y••r S•larl•• and wag•$ Sg¢1al ••Gurfty Go•t• P•n8lon ¢o•ti {d•f5n•d contrlbutlon •ch•m•) Other employee b•n•lSt• Total •taff co•t• 44.457 2,043 237 26.093 1,604 386 46,737 28,083 worklng lor the ¢harlty Tho•• conlrxts a¥• Thlth •nd No •mploy••• r•c•fv•d •mploy•• b•n•fits (•xcludlwd •mploy•r p•n•lon •} for tho r•porting peri¢d ol mor• than É60.000 TRVE 11.2 Av•rnge h••d count In th• year The part ol the charity in which the employee This ye•r Nufflb•r Last year Numb•r T¢tal
Hlih street Method15t Church. Wltney Number 1129)34 Section C Notes to the accounts (conti Note 8 Tangible fixed assets 8.1 Cosl or valuatlon Freehold land & buildings her land & buildings Plant. machinery and motor hle1 Flxtur•s. fittings and equipm•nt Total Al the beginning of the yoar Additjons 6.702 6.702 Revaluations Disposals Translers ' Al end of th8 year 6,702 6,702 8.2 Depreclallon and Impalrnwnts -Basis Stra Ratè ht Line Stra ht Line Stra ht Line Stra ht Line Stra ht Line Al beqinninq of the year Disposals 5.988 5.988 DeprecratKJn 714 714 Impainnonl At end ofthe year 6,702 6.702 8.3 Net book value Nel book value at the beginning ol the year N81 book value at the end of Ihe year 714 714
Hlgh Street M¢thodlx Ch¥v¢h. Wltney Number 1129034 Section C Notes io Ihe accounts Iconl Note 9 Debtor8 and prepayments Thls y•ar Lasl year Trade debtorn Prnpayments and a¢¢nwd Incom• Other d•btor• 3.565.0 3,565.0 204.0 204.0 Total Note 10 Cash at Hand and In Bank Thli y•ar Last y••r H•ld at C•ntral Flnanc• 8o•rd H•ld at Bank 19,579.0 335.0 55,625.0 18,520.0 H•ld In C••h 498.0 46,670.0 T4Aal Note 11 Credltorg and accrual8 Amounls lalllTrg du• wlthln Thls y•ar Last year Amounts fallln This year du• after Last year Tride credltors Accruals and d•f•rT•d in¢omg (Xh•r creditor5 2,596 1,646 2.376 Total
Hl8h Str••t M•thodlstthurch, wiinry P4uffl>er 1129)34 Section C Nole5 to Ihe account5 cojil Not• 12 TTanuc¢ion• wllh tru91• and rnlatod p•rtkn• 12.1 Tnmtse remuneration and bfrn•fit• Nong ofth• trush•$ h•w4 b••n p•id •ny f•mun•rnllon or rK•tr4•d •ny oth•r b•n•ffls fr(wn •n •mploym•nt V&ith Ih•lr charity r•lt•d •ntity (Trt ¢y Fals•l 12.2 Trt•¢•' •xp•n•e• No trust•• •xp•n••• bwn IrY•d ITn or Fth•l TRUE 12.3 Tr•n••ctlonl•) wlth r•l4t•d p•rth• Th•r• h4v• b••n no r•l•tsd yrty tr•n¥¢lioM In th• p•rlod ITru• or Fal••l FALSE unt• iltsri off Nam• of th• tru•t•• or r•F•t•d p•rty R•tstion¥hlp ¢hirtty B•l•n¢• at Pro¥hlon for bad d•bts •1 p•rlod •nd trM¢tlonll durfng r•portlng MiMion in 8rrtio1 Fund Fund of National Church FuAd ol N*iional Church FuAd ot Donation 71x1 Fund for Support of Pr•$byhrn and Dea¢ons Fund lor Prop•rty Church Fund ol Workl Ml$sbJn Fund Oonthn Chwch
HSih Street Methodlsi Churth. Wltnev Number 1129034 DECLARATIONS Treasurer I confirm that these accrual based a(xcwnls for the ye8r endeil 31 Augusl 2022 have been prep8red from the rerdS of thè Church and Ihat Ihoy in(Jude all funds undor tho control of th8 Church Counal l M•ntsrs' M••ts"ng l L•ad8rship GrouD". Signature ol Treasurer D8te 13-Mar-23 Narr of Troa$urgr lan Princè Addre88 23S Thornoy Loys. Winley Oxlordshirg, OX28 5NY Prns•ntatlon to tho Church Councll for approval. 1 ¢onfim that thg annual report and oGcount6 for the year onded 31 Aug 2022 Vre pr068nted to the Church Council at it8 me8ling on 13 Mar.23 and wer• approv•d. 8i9naturo ol th• Ch¢ir ol th• meeting N8n ol th• Ch4lr ol th• Re¥ Jason Cook• Dale 13-Mar-23 Independfrnt Examlnerfs Report to the Trustees of the High Strn•t Methodist Church Vlrtn•y Thi3 Report ib vri th¥ Cliuicli AJx¥urii¥ f(x ytyili Midtrtl 31 Auyu¥t 2022 Rospectlva responsibilities of Trustèes and Examinèr Tli¥ ChuiGFI'5 IIu31EE5 aiE fE5PQn5iblE lot Ihat Ihe annual fEPQrt 8axJunts for Ihe yeBf Irj 31 August 2022 presonl a true and fair wew ol the Church's incorro and expenditure for the year and of its assets and liabili118S at tha balance sheet date. The truslfjes consider that an audrl is not necessary lor this year under Seth"on 144 of the Charitios Aci Lui I (the Lhanlies Act) and that an Independent exanwnabon Is needed. It is my re851b11ify lo.. exanrrint tha oG(x)uiits undw s¥Gtivii 145 vl Ili¥ Cliowiiivb AGi; lo follow the procfjdure$18id dovm in the aer81 Di10n# given by th8 Charify Commi88ion under Sgction 1451511bl ol the Charitses act; and 10 Stalo vthethgf parbculaf nwttors have c)me to altention.
Hlth Street M•thod15t (hurch. Wttn•v Number 1129034 Ba8is ol hvJeponI Ex•mirnl R•port MYyaMalkn wa8 cwrlod c#Jt In actyJrdanw with the gener•1 dk•ctb?ns given by tha Charity CornrnisEK)n. A &x&rrwlion in¢d•S a Tolow of th8 a¢ceunOng records kept byth8 chwity of Iha 8Ctoun16 pr868nl8d wlth thotst rocofdl. tt 8ko ind18$ ¢on$kl¢mtkJn ofanyunu8U81 hem•, kn nUle OF 8ule, or Yls¢kn6ures ITh the •eeking eWanath)hB frLvn the Tnmlees Gon¢8mlw Buch mattorn, The rrforedures undert8kon do not prD¥ 8W tho •vldence that wouhl be Mqulred in an art and. C#•qu8n1ty M opinion 18 tyvorj 88 to th• at8 Ptw•nl Inje 8nd fdr ew. My rwrt Ilmfted to Ihose matterj set wt In the statement bdow. Indndont Examlnofs Stat•m•nt In con¢On wlh ry exarrrination. no tter c<Jrre to rrty attentlon {1) %thlch gIV me rea@bI to belleve that In any mat•rlal thb mqu1r0w1s.' . to keep act11ng recoTd8 in a¢tdOnC vAlh S8clon 130 of th• Charl0$ Act 2011. . to propar8 account$ 8CL¥)rd b%ith Ihg axounifjng recuds conplyvlth th• accntinU requirements pf Ihg Chorities Act h8ve not been or {21 to thlth. (n My oplnlon, attenlon should be draTr In order to blO a proper undtrstsnding of Ihe 131 I obtglned IndependantTIfiCOfjOn ofall 1nvè5tnt8 Ylth the Trustèes for M&thodl8t Church Purwses or held in olh8r frusts, bank banCS and funds at the Centtal Fin8nc8 BO8 of the Methodist Church vthlch 8r• individually in oxcss of £10.CK)O118n thsAnd pouF)dsl 81 lh8 balance sho01 date. Name ol indèF*ndenl examiner Signature of Independent ex8nNn Relevant PleSs1onal ualifitIon or bod O¥ P(W¢ of (¥the apsxoprio19} Address E/4f 20Tr3