CHURCH
RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS
ACCOUNTS
THE METHODIST CHURCH
STANDARD FORM OF ACCOUNTS
Parchmore Road Methodist Church
FOR THE YEAR ENDED
31 August 2025
Croydon Clrcuit
Circult no.
35141
Rogi*tsred Charity - Charlty R•gi3tratlon nuffl￿r
1129382
If not a registered charity H18 MaJe8ty8 Revenuo and
Cu8tom8 Gift Aid numbor
(The HMRC number is equivalent to a regist8red charity number in terms of evidence of charttable status
and may be used to give to donors or grant funders wishing to see evidence of the organisation's
charttable ststus. Methodist charlties in England and Wales that are not registered charities are excepted
from registration under Statutory Instrument 2014 No.242)
Mlnlster:
Rev. Richard Grocott
Church Stoward•:
Hope Chitauro
Davies Okeyere
Gioria Dekpp
Lovelilly Bo8ompem
Linette De5rK>rte
Donlel Nartry
Phillippe Da
MildT&I WilliaD
Lu¢y Njomo
Colli8 Pe4rt
GayI￿r Fra
VAdaAgyei
Litmla Kw¢sie
Trna$uror.
Alan Mills
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TRUSTEES, REPORT 2024125
The Trustees present their report and financial statements for the year ended 31108125.
Trustses
Rev. Juliet Ushewokunze (untll August 2025)
Rev. Richard Grocott (from 16t September 2025)
Hope Chitauro (July 2024)
Lucy Njomo (September 2018)
Davies Okyere (September 2018)
Collis Rochester-Peart (September 2017)
Gloria Delopp (September 2017)
Gaynor Fraser (September 2017)
Lovelilly Bosompem {September 2017) Maria Dilys-Amuah (May 2017)
Gertrude Nartey (October 2011)
Dunstana Davies (2000)
Llnette Desporte (July 2014)
Alan Mills (2022)
Daniel Nartey (July 2014)
Vida Agyei (May 2024)
Phillippe Davies(2020)
Linda Kwesie (May 2023)
Eunice Ntim (2023)
Desmond Williams {2023)
Mildred Williams (May 2022)
OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES
In 1968 the congregation of Parchmore Road Methodist Church began to explore the
interrelated development of community and church, committing Parchmore Road
Methodist Church to working with as well as for people in a non-dlrective approach.
enacting the calling of the Methodist Church to be a good neighbour to people in need
and to challenge injustice. Projects are delivered wherever possible in partnership
with local people and other agencies and voluntary groups. In taking this approach,
the Managing Trustees have due regard for the Charty Commission's guidance on
public benefit when exercising any powers or duties to which the guidance is relevant.
1.1 KeyAlm
To work with the community to enhance the quality of lrfe of the people in
Thomton Heath and the surrounding area, regardless of ra￿, colour,
nationality, ethnic or national origins, culture, gender, age, religious belief,
disabilities. sexual orientation and marital status.
1.2 Objectives
To work wlth others to:
offer support and care to enable the development of groups and
individuals
enable individuals to develop their own sense of wholeness and
wellbeing
assist individuals, enabling them to maintain dignity and independen
offer advocacy
offer the high quality and accessible services required of third sector
voluntary organisations
challenge inequalff(ies and reduce social exclusion
encourage and develop a sense of community
offer a resource of buildings and people to the local rAmmunity
offer opportunities for volunteering
disseminate information from ststulory and voluntary networks to local
people

ACHIEVEMENfs AND PERFORMANCE
We continue to stabilise and rebuild after the challenges of the Covid pandemic and
withdrawal of funding by London Borough of Croydon. This is our third operating year as a
Church in isolation.
202415 was a year of relative stsbility. The trustees reviewed and amended the lettings
charges for all spaces wlthin the premises to aid our financial sustalnability. the charges
were reviewed after gathering information about lettings charges of other communty spaces
in the surrounding area. Our premises are not used extensively and there is room for
Improvement with this income generating stream however the building is fully utilised on
weekends.
PMCCC'S finances have stabilised and greatly improved in the past two years. This
improvement is due to the generosity of church members in making their freewill offering to
support PMCCC and the increase in lettings income. The Finance & Propety Committee
meets regularly to oversee PMCCC finan￿6 and the needs to maintsin and develop the
premises. We budget annually to outline supportable financial projects that we can support
in the financial year. We run a small lunch club which meets regularly once per month for a
selected few guests. the uptske in custom has not been as g￿at as first envisaged.
PMCCC runs a not for profit coffee moming on the second Tuesday of each month provlding
a valuable opportunity for church members to meet over refreshments, to chat and play
games. It is open to the wider community, although it is not currently being widely advertised
locally.
The Croydon Methodist Circult have appointed a Deacon whose ministy Is focused outward
on the needs of the local community. The deacon offers pastoral support to three churches
alongside our presbyter and he will also be a Circuit Mission Enabler, supporting local
churches to engage missionalty with their local community. PMCCC is grateful to the
members of Parchmore Road Methodist Church and others for their commitment in
supporting our ongoing work.
3. FINANCIAL REVIEW
Our total income of £89575.00 (£87163.73) and expenditure of £91385.94 (£87837.44)
gives an operational deficrt for the charity for the year of -£1810.94 (-£673.71); last yearfs
figures are in brackets.
The cost of the maintenance and management of the propety was covered by contributions
from congregational giving, gift aid claims, activities using the building and rent from the flat
at 55 Parchmore Road. Repairs and maintenance this year amounted to £23015.04
(£15236.27), the third largest expense, the second largest being utility expenses at
£23905.05 (£32387.80) and the most expensive being our assessment. paKI to the Croydon
Circuit, of £30552.00 {£27056.00). Our current debtors are £6931.16 and our Creditors are
£1049.21; most of the debtors being our outstanding claim for Gift Aid of £5696.16 and the
balance being rent receipts for August 2025. The creditors are outstanding HMRC payments
for July and August.
Re8erve8 Pollcy
In keeping with the guidance of the Methodist Church of Britain, it is the policy of
Parchmore Road Methodist Church to maintain a balance of unrestricted funds (if

possible) which equates to three to six months, expenditure. The Managing Trustees
consider that reserves at that level will ensure that, in the event of a significant drop
in funding, the charity's current activib'es can conts'nue whilst ways in which additional
fijnds may be raised are considered. Currently our reserves in the General Fund are
£32843.60 which equates to just over four months expenditure (35.940A) at current
levels.
3.2 Rlsk8
The Managing Trustees have assessed the major risks to which Parchmore Road
Methodist Church is exposed and are satisfied that systems are in place to mitigate
exposure to these risks. Parchmore is a particularly vulnerable site being situated on
the comer of a main road and a side road. We have installed a CCTV system to
mitigate the risks from fly-tipping and other unruly behaviour. The alarm system Is
fully maintained each year and gas safety and EICR reports are fully up to date. The
rent from the flat in 55 Parchmore Road is managed by an agent and is regulaty
inspected and assessed for market rent. Accass to the first floor can be drfficult if the
lift does not work and so this equipment is maintained regularly each quarter by the
original installers. Financial risks are reviewed each year as a cash flow projection
and budget are prepared by the Treasurer and reviewed by the Finance and Property
Committee.
4. STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT
4.1 Parchmore Road Methodist Church is a registered charity number 1129382 and is
part of the Croydon Circuit of the Methodist Church in Britain. Parchmore Road
Methodist Church is subject to The Constitutional Practice and Discipline of the
Methodist Church which is published annually by the Methodist Church and sets out
the legal and fomal framework within which il carries out its life and mission.
Parchmore Road Methodist Church holds an annual General Church Meeting
according to the requirements of The Constitutional Practice and Discipline of the
Methodist Church. Despits income falling below the £100.000 threshold which
requires us to register separately as a Charity with the Charity Commission. Church
Council feel it is prudent to maintsin our registration.
4.2 According to the requirements of The Constitutional Practice and Discipline of Èhe
Methodist Church, Parchmore Road Methodist Church is required to appoint
Managing Trustees, known as the Church Council. The Church Council of Parchmore
Road Methodist Church meets every six months and more frequently if emergencw6
arise.
4.3 Parchmore Road Methodist Church is an unincorporated association which
undertakes church and community activities as Parchmore Methodist Church and
Community Centre. This is sometimes shortened to 'The Parchmore Centre, for
purposes of brevty.
4.4 The Church Council is authorised to appoint Committees which will have authority in
their own areas of responsibility to in￿ate action. to advise the Church Council and
to report to it, being subject to its authority and oversight. The Managing Trustees of
Parchmore Road Methodist Church remain ultimately responsible in law for the
oversight and management of Parchmore Methodist Church and Community Centre.
4.5 The varied and changing nature of both the work of Parchmore Road Methodist
Church and its social and economic context requires well-resourced, effective

management of changing financial and human resources. and the provision of
specialist advice to the Managing Trustees and staff of Parchmore Road Methodist
Church. This support and advice is provided by the Parchmore Methodist Church
Council and from the wider professional community if necessary.
4.6 The Managing Trustees of Parchmore Road Methodist Church review the training
offered to new and existing members of the Church Council and other offi￿holderS
and volunteers. They continue to identify new training resources and opportunities.
4.7 Safeguarding is reviewed by the Church safeguarding officer and, for the year under
scrutiny, no issues or areas for concern have been reported.
ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION
The trustees who served durlng the perlod are Ilsted at the head of this report along with
their dates of appointment.
This Trustees, Report was approved by the Church Council on ..........................2026
and signed by Rev. Richard Grocott Chair of Trustees at the time of signing.

ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2026
Parchmore Road
Methodist Church
SECTION A
Unr•strict•d Re¥trlct•d Totals thls
Fund8
Fund•
Totsls J•8t
a1
RECEIPTS
Offerings and Tax recovsred
Bank and CFB intere8t and
Investment income
37,270.11
37,270.11
41,042.61
92.39
9139
88.87
L8ttings
other re￿Ipts
TOTAL RECEIPTS
51,947.50
265.00
61.947.50
265.00
45,737.25
295.00
a5
86
89,675.00
89,575.00
lan
87,163.73
SECTION B
b1
PAYMENTS
b2
Circuit AsseSsM￿t or Share
Donations
30.552.1)0
30,562.00
27,058.CM)
120.0)
120.00
229.99
b4
Repairs and Maintenance
utiirties Ilnsurance$, water
charges, hgating & lighting)
Cl&an8f salary costs
other payments
TOTAL PAYMENTS
23,015.04
23,016.04
15,236.27
b5
23,905.05
10,919.44
2.874.41
91,386.94
23,905.06
32.387.80
10,919.44
2.874.41
91,385.94
9,965.57
2,￿1.81
87.837.44
b7
{b9)
SECTION C
NET RECEIPT￿PAyMENTs
FOR ThE YEAR
c1
la6￿)
-1,810.94
-1,810.94
*73.71
Total funds blAMI. from188t year
34.654.54
X654.14
35,328.25
Sub total
(¢1+e2)
32,843.60
32,843.60
34,664.64
Transfers and ad"ustments
(¢7)
TOTAL FUNDS AT END OF YEAR
(c3+c4)
31843.60
3l843.60
(c8)
34,6M54
(c6)
SECTION D
FOR INFORMATION ONLY: MONEY RECEIVED AND PASSED ON TO exTERNAL ORGANISATIONS
ItheBe amounts are not to bo Induded In totsl re¢olptslpayment8 Ilgure8 above)
d7
Balance brought toN￿rd from la81 year
d2
OfferingslGrfts- recewed for extemal organisations
d3
OfferFngslGtfts - passed to extemal ￿janIs8￿0n¥
d4
BALANCE STILL TO BE PAID
(d1+d243}

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39038.03
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Name of Church- ParchmorE R08d Methodist Church
Declarations and Scrutiny
I confinn that these Receipt and PayThent baged accounts for the year to 31 August 2025 hav8 been
prepared from Ihe records of the Churth and that they include all funds under the control of Ihe
Churd) trustees.
si￿alureOftreasUrer..................... ........................................ Date...... .
Name and address of trea5urerAlan MNIS
2 Buc*iWm Gardens. Thomton Heath, CR7 8AT
Prasentatton to thè Church truste
I confim that the annual report and a￿OUnts for the yearended 31 August 2025 wlft be presented to
the nieeting of the Chwth trustees held on
Slgnalureofthechairofthemeeth'ng ..... ................
964 y_ 2é)L
Indepondent Examiner's Report to the Trustees of
Parchmore Road Methodist Church
Charlty Number 1129832
Responsibllltios and bash of report
I rewt to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of Parc￿n￿e Road Melhodist Cl￿rch
Church for the year ended 31 August 2025 set out on pages 1 to 5. As the Church's trustees, you
are responsible for the prep¥atlon of the accourts In accordance vAth the require￿￿nts of the
Chaiilies Act 2011 Cthe ACV).
I report In respect of my examil￿tion of the Church's accounts caThted out under seclon 145 of tt
Act and, in carying out my examinalion, I have followed all applicable Dlrectb)ns given by the
Charlty Commls8lon under section 1445)(b) of the ACL
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