## **Trustees' Annual Report for the period** Period start date Period end date Day Month Year Day Month Year **From** 1st Sep 2020 **To** 31[st] Aug 2021 ## Section A Reference and administration details **Charity name** Deptford Methodist Church/Mission **Other names charity is known by** **Registered charity number (if any)** 1129207 **Charity's principal address** 1 Creek Road London **Postcode SE8 3BT** **Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity** |1
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**year **| |---|---|---|---| ||Omobolaji Nzekwe||| ||Bamikole Roberts||| ||Catherine Piombo||| ||Donatus Okoko||| ||Stephen Asare||| ||Daniel Tokenge||| ||MaryWhite||| ||Veronica Abbey||| ||Theodora Abbey
Tetteh||| ||Alison Christie||| ||Edet Okon||| ||Anna Cobbinah||| ||Kofi Antwi||| ||Ola Ibironke||| ||Nadette Okon||| ||Anastasia Brown
Dosoo||| ||Ini Okoko||| ||Anastasia Nketchi
Nnamani||| ||Tinu Ogundari||| ||JoyNnamani||| ||||| March **2012** **TAR** 1 ## **Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)** **Type of adviser Name Address** ## **Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information)** ## **Section B Structure, governance and management** ## **Description of the charity’s trusts** Deed of Union of the Methodist Church (1976) Type of governing document - (eg. trust deed, constitution) Trustee appointment is by membership of the church council, which is How the charity is constituted made up of all church members under Methodist Standing Orders, as the (eg. trust, association, company) church has a membership of less than 49. Trustee selection methods - (eg. appointed by, elected by) ## **Additional governance issues (Optional information)** You **may choose** to include additional information, where relevant, about: - policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees; - the charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works; The Trustees of the charity, as represented by the church council, have governance over the building and the daily work of the church. The church is part of a wider local group of Methodist churches, the Southwark and Deptford Circuit, in which policy decisions about staffing and mission for the whole circuit are made. Governing the work of the church and of all Methodist churches in Great Britain is the Methodist Church of Great Britain, the governing document of which is listed above as the governing document for this charity. - relationship with any related parties; - trustees’ consideration of major risks and the system and procedures to manage them. ## **Section C Objectives and activities** Deptford Methodist Church/Mission exists to share the love of God with all and to witness that Jesus Christ is Lord and Saviour of all. As a Mission it serves the community of Deptford and works with others to **Summary of the objects of the** improve the lives of people in this diverse area with its challenges of **charity set out in its** poverty and other deprivation. We believe that our Christian faith should **governing document** be seen in action serving others. The church is fully involved with the Disabled People’s Contact to help the elderly and disabled by having a day centre on its premises. The church encourages other agencies that are in sympathy with our general aims to use our building and help March **2012** **TAR** 2 others. As part of the Southwark and Deptford Circuit it is committed to the wider work of the church in the world. As a Mission we take seriously John Wesley’s words ‘The world is my parish’. The church represents in its membership many different countries of the world, particularly from Africa, and so our service takes on a global significance. Deptford Methodist Church/Mission welcomes all by opening its doors to everyone whatever their situation. Weekly worship. Study groups. Pastoral care. Support of Contact Centre for older people. **Summary of the main activities undertaken for the public benefit in relation to these objects (include within this section the statutory declaration that trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit)** ## **Additional details of objectives and activities (Optional information)** March **2012** **TAR** 3 You **may choose** to include further statements, where relevant, about: - policy on grantmaking; - policy programme related investment; - contribution made by volunteers. ## Section D Achievements and performance March **2012** **TAR** 4 ## Section D Achievements and performance Deptford Methodist Church/Mission exists to share the love of God with all **Summary of the main** and to witness that Jesus Christ is Lord and Saviour of all. As a Mission it **achievements of the charity** serves the community of Deptford and works with others to improve the **during the year** lives of people in this diverse area with its challenges of poverty and other deprivation. We believe that our Christian faith should be seen in action serving others. The church is fully involved with the Disabled People’s Contact to help the elderly and disabled by having a day centre on its premises. The church encourages other agencies that are in sympathy with our general aims to use our building and help others. As part of the Southwark and Deptford Circuit it is committed to the wider work of the church in the world. As a Mission we take seriously John Wesley’s words ‘The world is my parish’. The church represents in its membership many different countries of the world, particularly from Africa, and so our service takes on a global significance. Deptford Methodist Church/Mission welcomes all by opening its doors to everyone whatever their situation. During the pandemic the church continued to provide weekly worship, either in person when permitted or virtually in collaboration with other local Methodist Churches. Similarly, the church adopted a virtual way of study that has continued beyond restrictions in order to allow greater participation from members. The church has endeavoured to maintain contact with its members and community but recognises the increased isolation experienced particularly by those already disadvantaged. The support for the Contact Centre for older people continues. The last year has been a challenge financially with reduced direct giving and less income from rental streams given the uncertainties and general loss of income across different sectors. The last year has seen a modest development in our provision for work among children and young people with the start of a monthly club. We encourage young people to participate in wider Methodist activities and now support this with local meetings. Ministry is provided through a team of three ordained staff, church stewards, trustees and staff. We have referred to the Charity Commission’s general guidance on public benefit whenever we plan our mission statement objectives, activities and assess our achievements. March **2012** **TAR** 5 ## **Section E Financial review** The church aims to hold about six months’ worth of expenses in reserves, **Brief statement of the** with a small surplus to pay for emergency repairs. This year due to the **charity’s policy on reserves** pandemic we have had reduced income from the membership and other organisations using the premises. We now have a bad debt provision of about £55k for rent receivable. **Details of any funds materially in deficit** ## **Further financial review details (Optional information)** You **may choose** to include additional information, where relevant about: - the charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising); - how expenditure has supported the key objectives of the charity; - investment policy and objectives including any ethical investment policy adopted. ## **Section F Other optional information** ## **Section G Declaration** **The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.** **Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees** **Signature(s)** Omobolaji Nzekwe **Full name(s)** David Gillman **Position (eg Secretary, Chair,** Chair Treasurer **etc) Date** 8th June 2022 March **2012** **TAR** 6 DEPTFORD METHODIST MISSION FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2021 CONTENTS PAGE Examiner's Report Statement of Finaneial Accounts Balance Sheet Notes to the Accounts Independent Examiner's Report on the Accounts Report to the trusteesl members of DEPTFORD METHODIST MISSION On aeeollnts for the )'ear ended 31, August 2021 Charity no (if any) Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner The Lhdrity's trustees cvnsider th￿t (judit is nut iequired fur thib yedr luiider beLtion 4312) of the Charities ALt 1993 (the ALt)} and that iTJdependent exdTllinkLtion is needed. It is my respoi)sibility to examine the account￿ lundtr ￿ectIOn 43 of the Act), to follow the procedures laid down in the General Directions given by the Charity Commission (under section 4317)(b) of the Act), and tu statt whether Pfthe endowment N•t ¢urr•nt ass•tsiiiablll￿•S Dedud Creditors from Total ￿[rent assets. Total a$5•ts 1•5$ n•t curr•nt liabilit5•5 Deduct net current assetslllabilibas from the total of fixed and curront assets. Net assets totals Tllust agree wrth Total Funds hel 4 Paym•ni to Trust••s Th1$ yeor Last y•ar Record payments made to l¥ustees for adthtional se￿￿5 prowdedto the Church by agreementwith Ihe Church Counal e.0. a trustee Is also a plumber who cairies outwork In th8t capacity (More delaileo guioance Is on the 1Oetho#isiweDsltg) Number oftrustoes who wer8 palo expenses Natu￿ of Ihe expenses Total amount paia 5 Fees for examination or audit of the accounts Independent examinerfs or auditors fees for reporbng on Ihe accounts Olher fees (eg. at*icè. accountancy semces) p￿￿ to the Indfrpendent examiner or auditor 6 Paid employees Staff Costs paÉd duiing the year weie: Gross wages. salarles and Denents In ￿n0 9.840 8.200 Ernployer's National Insurance costs Pension costs Total staifcosts 9.840 8.200 Average number of fu114ime pquiwalent ewnployees in the yeai were: 7 Capbtal Commitments and Contingent Liabilities Irthe Church has any comrnitments or liabilities these should be (f15dosed Ihe 31stAugust 2021 capital commrtments amounted to" Contingent Iiabilitifrs amounttrdto". Name of Church.. Deptford Methodist Mission No."1129207 Declarations and Scrutiny I confirm that these accruals-based accounts for the year to 31 August 2021 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 . Date 218t Nov 2021 Name and address of treasurer.. Omobolaji Nzekwe Deptford Methodist Mission, 1 Creek Road, Depfford, London, Post Code SE8 3BT Presentation to the Church trustees I confirm that the annual report and accounts for the year ended 31 August 2021 were presented to the meeting of the Church trustees held on 21st November 2021. Signature of the Chair of the meeting Name of the Chair of the meeting lQ&il¥¥* Date... DEPTFORD METHODIST MISSION FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2021 CONTENTS PAGE Examiner's Report Statement of Finaneial Accounts Balance Sheet Notes to the Accounts Independent Examiner's Report on the Accounts Report to the trusteesl members of DEPTFORD METHODIST MISSION On aeeollnts for the )'ear ended 31, August 2021 Charity no (if any) Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner The Lhdrity's trustees cvnsider th￿t (judit is nut iequired fur thib yedr luiider beLtion 4312) of the Charities ALt 1993 (the ALt)} and that iTJdependent exdTllinkLtion is needed. It is my respoi)sibility to examine the account￿ lundtr ￿ectIOn 43 of the Act), to follow the procedures laid down in the General Directions given by the Charity Commission (under section 4317)(b) of the Act), and tu statt whether Pfthe endowment N•t ¢urr•nt ass•tsiiiablll￿•S Dedud Creditors from Total ￿[rent assets. Total a$5•ts 1•5$ n•t curr•nt liabilit5•5 Deduct net current assetslllabilibas from the total of fixed and curront assets. Net assets totals Tllust agree wrth Total Funds hel 4 Paym•ni to Trust••s Th1$ yeor Last y•ar Record payments made to l¥ustees for adthtional se￿￿5 prowdedto the Church by agreementwith Ihe Church Counal e.0. a trustee Is also a plumber who cairies outwork In th8t capacity (More delaileo guioance Is on the 1Oetho#isiweDsltg) Number oftrustoes who wer8 palo expenses Natu￿ of Ihe expenses Total amount paia 5 Fees for examination or audit of the accounts Independent examinerfs or auditors fees for reporbng on Ihe accounts Olher fees (eg. at*icè. accountancy semces) p￿￿ to the Indfrpendent examiner or auditor 6 Paid employees Staff Costs paÉd duiing the year weie: Gross wages. salarles and Denents In ￿n0 9.840 8.200 Ernployer's National Insurance costs Pension costs Total staifcosts 9.840 8.200 Average number of fu114ime pquiwalent ewnployees in the yeai were: 7 Capbtal Commitments and Contingent Liabilities Irthe Church has any comrnitments or liabilities these should be (f15dosed Ihe 31stAugust 2021 capital commrtments amounted to" Contingent Iiabilitifrs amounttrdto". Name of Church.. Deptford Methodist Mission No."1129207 Declarations and Scrutiny I confirm that these accruals-based accounts for the year to 31 August 2021 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 . Date 218t Nov 2021 Name and address of treasurer.. Omobolaji Nzekwe Deptford Methodist Mission, 1 Creek Road, Depfford, London, Post Code SE8 3BT Presentation to the Church trustees I confirm that the annual report and accounts for the year ended 31 August 2021 were presented to the meeting of the Church trustees held on 21st November 2021. Signature of the Chair of the meeting Name of the Chair of the meeting lQ&il¥¥* Date...