BRIGHOUSE Brighouse Central Methodist Church Trustees, Annual Report and Financial Statements 31st August 2025 Commercial Street Brighouse West Yorkshire HD6 1AQ Registered Charity No. 1129462
Contents Our Calling Our Work- A Review of Activities for 2024-25 Our Plans for the Future Financial Review io Governance Information 12 OrganisatlOn31 Policies 13 Declaratior15 14 Independent Examiner's Report 15 statement of Financial Activities 16 Balance Sheet 17 Notes to the Financial Statements 18-28 Brighouse Central Methodist Church Registered Charity No1129462 Annual Report and Finanaal Statements 2024-25
Our Calling Our statement of call is based upon Central's core belief from Mark 12: 28-31 "Love the Lord your God with your heart, mind. 50uI und strength- and love others as you love yourself" A Church which gathers to worship and scatters for mission, where Christ is central. Who are we? Brighouse Central Methodist Church is a friendly, open and inclusive Christian community. welcoming all believers, doubters a nd seekers - to share in its life. It is an outward looking church and is committed to finding creative ways to engage with and serve the community. Our ministry is carried out through worship, outreach, and fun. We invite you to explore faith and spirituality with us. Our Mission The mission of Brighouse Central Methodist Church is to cÈlebr3te God's presence and to make God's love of justice and wholene55 for all people known within our local community by applying Christ's teachings. We carry out this mission, by providing to members, friends, and others, individually and collectively, opportunities to.. Create 3 place of good news in today's world grace, hope, acceptance and reconciliation Offer to the communities around us safe places for worship and acceptance Think about life's big questions and take seriously some of faith's answers, allowing room for mystery and uncertaintv Walk alongside one another when life's journey gets difficult Strive for a just world shaped by Jesus, teachings.. love, forgiveness, acceptance and service Give attention to some of the things the world neglects, like humility, peace, kindness, gentlenes5, self-control Our Outreach Strategy- To nurture a culture in the church which is people-centred, caring and flexible. To develop confidence in evangelism and in the capacity to speak of God and faith in ways that make sense to all involved. To encourage a nd make available varied worship opportunities appropriate for people of all age5. during the week as well as on Sundays. To help people grow a greater awareness of God's awesome presence, and to experience God's love, at all stages of life. To help our own members and regular attendees grow in their faith and involvement at Central. To carry out mission-focused ministries lo serve our communities and the wider world. Brighouse Central Methodist chh Registered Charity No1129462 Annual Report and Financial Statements 2024-25
Our Work- A Review of Activities for 2024-25 As a Methodist Church, we are called lo look forward with a commitment to serve Jesus by using our buildings and resources creatively and purposefully. This journey involves embracing new initiatives, letting go of practices that no longer serve, and adapting to the evolving needs of our community. By staying open to change and responsive to society. we strive to live out our mission in ways that are relevant. impactful, and faithful to our calling. Families We are aiming to build upon our work with families in the Brighouse area. Our Lay Pastor and a core team of volunteers, run a Toddler Group on a Tuesday tnorning, which 15 well attended. Regular attendance is between 17 and 25 children and their grown-ups. Every week, notices are given about church activities and formal invitations lo specific things e.g. Christmas service, HaNest and Easter services. as well a5 POP-UP events. Our Pop-up events are open to all but always have provision a nd activities for children to attend with their families e.g. Christmas Market Weekend, Scarecrow Festival. E35ter Activity days, 1940's weekend etc. Youth group Our youth group rneel once a month and have attended District and Circuit events and residentials. We have a core group of 5 young people who regularly attend. They are mostly young people from the community with no prior links with church. We are hoping to join with another youth group within the cluster for 2025-2026 to strengthen the number of volunteers and attendees. Music The Worship Band work closely together to lead music in worship and have played outside the building on local comm unity event days. New members have been welcomed into the band and choir. Communitv The community links are increasing through different mediums: Coffee, cake and chat- community coffee morning, a chance for fellowship and building relationships with people who attend. Various activities and charitie5 have been sUPPOrted over the year. A tap dancing class meets on a Tuesday afternoon for fun and fellowship. It is totally open for all levels. It is attended by church member5, but also people outside church. The group has also helped at Saturday coffee mornings. Wednesday Table Tennis we have seen links with attendees at table tennis pull through to lunches and worship. Notices about church events have been shared. Thursday Art Group- independent and collaborative work. Faith based artwork opportunities with links to events or seasons in church. Support The inclusive hospitality and compassion shared with those who receive 5UPPOrt from Brighouse Central is evident through the variou5 Outreach projects including= Open Door- this takes place every Friday with regular attendances between 30 and 45, Sometimes more. There is an invitation to pray before food, to service5 and church events. There is also a standing invitation Brighouse Central Methodist Church Annual Report and Financial Statement5 2024-25 Registered Charity No11294S2
for conversation with our Lay Pastor, and open invitation to use the prayer box- write down a prayer and post it in the box thi5 IS then prayed over in the service the following Sunday. We have links with. and work with social prescribing team, healthy minds, aging well practitioners and home instead ch6rity. The Staying Well team, who work in the community not only sign post, but bring their clients to the Sessions. Strong links with the Foodbank have beell made a nd thi5 has increased in the last six months. We also have very positive links with the Local PCSO'S, who often pop into Friday lunches, Saturday Coffee Morning and Rest Stop Dementia Cafe- They offer a listening eèr and give advice to anyone who may need it, particularly around personal safety. Rest Stop Dementia Café this is a lifeline for many who attend and a great asset to the community. Attendance 15 approximately 25-30 each week. Community transport are involved and collect service users to enable them to attend. There is 3 Strong pool of support from volunteer5 and agencies that come to offer support, advice and information to Dementia patients and their carer5. The cafe runs on the second and fourth Tuesday of the month and in each session, there is a theme / visitor / entertaillment, this includes, the singing firemen, chair exercises, fraud prevention, music presentations as well as many other5. Foodbank- Our Foodbank Manager has some creative ideas about how to increase the capacity for those who we serve. People accessing Foodbank provi5i0n varie5 but we have seen a n increase in the number of f3milies acce&&in8 the Foodbank weekly not just the school holi¢4ay p2rcolE. Pr3yor Cards Bts intts every food parcel that goes out. Flyers for event5 and services are also added. Strong Links have been developed with other food poverty provision in the town, as well as food poverty charitie5 who have collection points in the local supermarkets, ensuring the correct support Inot just food) is given to people who need it. Community Payback Placement - each Wednesday we have a team for Payback Placements Icommunity service) to attend. The team helps with maintaining the grounds, and building, as well as supporting preparation for community events. This is a mutually beneficial relationship, and we are thankful to Payback Placements team for the work they do lo support Central as a community Space. Church Life It is now two years since the Circuit reorganised our churches into Clusters to encourage collaboration and resource-sharinE. Unfortunately, the Lower Valley hasn't progressed a5 quickly as the other areas of the Circuit due to Rev'd Vicky s absence. There was a long period when the cluster Stewa rd5 did not ffleet. although the away day still took place, where there were valuable discussions. The Cluster setvices have continued and there will now be a determined effort for the Cluster Stewards to meet more regula rly and develop a strategy. A questionnaire was circulated and Wendy Tolson has provided a very helpful analysis, which is something we can work with. There is a Cluster Weekend Away planned for January, which should help members from different churches to get to know one another. Our Sunday morning services continue to be streamed live on Facebook, allowing us to reach a wider audience. The Worship Band and Choir have also been working harmoniously to create meaningful and inspiring worship experiences. The Well- Worship Band led worship and table talks, 7pm on the first Sunday in the month with an average 3ttend3nce of 50. This is a mixture of people from Brighouse, the Circuit, new people and those who haven't attended the Sunday morning service since COVIO. The weekly'Time for God. slot on Friday morning5 h35 Continued on Facebook. This short meditative senjice continues to be part of our weekly worship and is a welcome time of reflection for ma ny. Thanks go to the ministers and local preacher5 who prepare and deliver these meditations. Brighouse Central Methodist Church Registered Charity No1129462 Annual Reporl and Financial Statements 2024-25
Junior Church has continued to be part of our church family every Sunday morning being ably led by our Junior Church coordinator. Youth Group initially run as YoLJth Alpha, this has continued. The young people meet every Sunday evening, except for the first Sunday in the month as that is The Well service. There has been an increase in attendance with many not attending church regularly and some have never attended or been in church. House Groups and Prayer Group5 have continued to meet through the 'Zoom' platform. Thi5 seems to be meeting the need5 of those wishing to engage in these activities and for the time being at least, will continue in this way. The weekly notice sheet has continued to be distributed by email, or by hand for those who cannot access it online. The Church Family Weekend was held in Lytham St Annes in January 2025. Those who attended were able to share fun and fellowship together. Ladies Afternoon Fellowship- this group meets once a month. A Bible study group meets at a home once a month on a Monday afternoon. Recently they have challenged themselves by studying the book of Revelation, which has produced some very lively discus5ion5. It is a Small group, so member5 feel comfortable asking questions and voicing their thought5. One of the members is a local preacher who is a fountain of knowledge. Prayer Groups and Lent Study Groups are held. This year, our Lent group wa5 'Susannah's table, and Soul Food, we ate together, shared conversation with each other and discussed Bible readings. Seasonal events- this includes the Christmas Market- Angel weekend, Easter Eggstravaganza135 children in attendance), 1940,5 weekend and National Church Heritage weekend. School visits- Schools visited chLJrch at Christmas and took part in advent activitie5 and heard the Christmas story. There have also been some schools visits to the Foodbank. Food bank are often invited in, especiallv around Harvest to speak to the children about the work we do at Foodbank. Community Weekend - engaging in a Brighouse Christmas Market weekend has always been an important part of our mission. Thi5 year, we had an Angel themed weekend, with the church decorated with ange15 of all different varieties by the different groups that meet in the building. There were craft activities and the Angel gift shop filled with handcrafted Angels of varying types. People Rev'd Vicky Atkins, minister at BrighoLJse Central has served in this role for three years, building strong, positive relationships within both the church and the wider community, providing consistent support and compassionate care throughout. She moved onto be Chair of Sheffield Methodist District in August 2025 and, leading Brighouse Central into its next chapter from the I, September 2025 is Rev'd Nick Biggar as our Minister and Circuit Superintendent. Laura Braime. Lay Pastor is a huge support and is involved in much of church life. She is constantly looking at new ways of supporting people within the church as well as those in our local community. 8righouse Central Methodist Church Registered Charity No1129462 Annual Report and Finan31 Statements 2024-25
Rachel Owens is our Foodbank Manager. She organise5 rota5, liaises with community food providers and Seeks funding through grants and fundraising activities for this important work. She has built LJP a great network of relationships with agencies tc> ensure that foodbank users get the support they need in addition to emergency food. Work with other agencies in the town ha5 been very positive, ensuring the community of Brighouse is served in the best way possible. Mission and Management Team The Mission and Management Team has been streamlined. drawing from the Stewards and Leadership Teams to create a more focused and effective group. Key responsibilities have been designated to specific officers, covering areas such as finance, pastoral care, safeguarding, and other essential function5. Additionally, a dedicated group of Sunday Stewards has been appointed, responsible for facilitating Sunday worship Services and coordinating with preachers and musicians to ensure smooth and meaningful gatherinE5. It has been decided that this group would work together to lead the Church and it was decided not to have a Senior Church Steward. Each member of the team ha5 been assigned a particular role. Val McLeod oversees all Worship related matters as Worship Officer and is the Cluster Rep. David Ingram is OLJr Eco a nd Charity Officer. Janet R2tcliffe deals with Circuit matter5 and communication in the form of notices from other churches, she also supports bookings from community groups in church. Val Eggleton is the church Safeguarding Officer, Laura Braime Lay Pastor, Lana Flood is Junior Officer, Richard Holmes is Treasurer / Finance Officer and Sheila Hoodlass is Pastoral Officer. This year, we acknowledge the hard work and dedication of Peter Blackburn as he retires from the role of Property Officer and his place on the Mission and Management Team. We thank Peter for all he has done and for the long number of years he has Served. Sue Burton will be taking over the role from September 2025. A special mention to John Holmes too. Although John is no longer on the Mission and Management Team, he still has the role of a Worship Steward and continues to organise the rota of preachers and people taking part each week in the service. The team of Sunday Worship Stewards work well together and each week do their best to ensure that the service runs 5moothlv. We acknowledge the teams that the officers on the Mission and Management Team represent and the work they do to ensure the smooth running of Brighouse Central. Thanks to the Property and Finance Team, Worship Stewards Team, Safeguarding Team, Pastoral Visiting Team, Fundraising Team and Mission Team. Brighouse Central can only serve the community and be a centre for mission because of these teams and the ded icated volunteers that run groups, events, mission and Foodbank. Sincere thank5 to you all. Members of the Mission and Management Team have been a55igned Specific area5 of church to oversee and support and below each metnber sets out details of their area5 Of work and support. Peter Blackburn - Property As last year there is still a lot of work to do before we complete the work required by 2023124 Quinquennial Inspection Report. We have again had that combination of our own volunteers and the commitment and enthu5ia5m of the Payback Placement Team means that a lot of the decorative and general repair work has been done over the past year. These same 2 groups have already done so much of the cosmetic and repair work around the propertv - Inside and out including minor repairs, redecoration and taming the garden and shrub5 around our property,. and continue making much needed repairs and improvements. Brighouse Central Methodist Church Registered Charity No1129462 Annual Report and Financial Statemen15 2024-25
We have not had a Fire Drill so far ihis year but we are hoping to get one done. Unfortunately, the approach of winter makes this more difficult bearing in mind the nature of the congregation, many old and less than able-bodied but we really need to do one. Whi15t the Angel Festival, Christmas celebration5 took place, regrettably our footfall was minimal as people were not coming to our end of Commercial Street and we seriously failed to get any quantity of visitors. However, the Gift Day at Easter raised a considerable sum and Property & Finance Team will be able to use some of that. The Living Stones Team are working to Dbtain the money, through Grants, for the Accessibility Project. It still looks as if a lot of the Quinquennial Report of the work needed on the property should be done over the next 314 year5. Property & Finance Team is now a team of 10 and continues to work hard to manage our finances and keep the property a safe and secure place. David Ingram - Charities Over the last year we have supported Action for Children and Methodist Homes With envelope collections from the pews. During Christian Aid week we had a collection on Sunday morning, sold bacon sandwiches on Saturday and one of our members wrote and sold quiz sheets further increasing our donation. We supported with prayer and funds a 3 year old girl called Nadia Ahmed who has a very rare disorder called SDG50. Our Junior Church supported junior Mission for All. We all supported the Halifax pink runner who did a marathon for the work of Halifax Homeless Pastors. We are a Fairtrade church. At Christmas we filled 15 shoe boxes, and supported Christmas Angels at New Hall Ladies Prison. Val McLeod- Worship Worship is a very important part of our Church life and we are blessed with having dedicated Ministers and local Preachers to conduct our services. Attendance each week is usually between 70 to 80 People. Generally, each service includes a mix of traditional hymns and modern Worship songs, led by ihe Choir and Worship Band We have an excellent team of Worship Stewards who do their best to ensure that Sunday Worship runs smoothly. Many thanks to our new volunteers. The Worship Consultation Group meet each quarter to plan future Services and discuss the Circuit plan. Recently there have probably been too many Cluster services dLJe to a shortage of people to take services. However, we are now back on track and hope to encourage more people to attend the Cluster services. The next Cluster service is at Christchurch at the begtnning of December. Everyone is welcome to attend the Consultation eveninE Fortunately, we have a team of people who deal with the technical issue5. The screen is expertly prepared every week with videos, pictures and the words of the hymns. The service is screened live each week and often has over 200 views. Our sound system has been upgraded and we now have a new cabinet in which to install the different equipment. The desk ha5 been reduced in size to allow more room for people to sit. We now have a new Prayer box and prayer cards. The box is kept in the link during the week and cards are available for 3nyone to complete. On a Sunday morning the box is taken into the vestibule. The box containing the prayers is then laken to the front of Church with the collection. We then have the prayers of interce5510n to include the requests from the prayer box. Each week we also remember different grotjps that use the Church building in our prayers. Brighouse Central Methodist Church Registered Charity No1129462 Annual Report and Financial Statements 2024-25
A totally different type of Service called 'The Well, takes place on the first Sunday of the month. There is solid group of around 30 people who attend. There is a time of di5CUSsion and ref reshment afterwards. It would be good to see more people coming along. It is lovely lo see the youngsters taking part and seeing how much they enjoy it. Laura Braime - Community and Events In term5 of events in the last 12 months, we have done quite a lot of the 'u5ual stuff,. We had the Ch ristmas Market weekend with the Angel Festival. It was great to see different groups work together to make the church look beautiful with all different Angel displays that were made. Our Pop Up events continue to be 5ucce55ful with various 5e55ions tèking place over the year. Sadly, a firm favourite from July 2024, the Brighouse Beach, wa5 unable to be replicated in 2025 due to the Hose Pipe Ban. However, that didn't Stop ijs from having some summer fun with craft activities and free ice creams ! The 19405 weekend was very successfLJI. The Land Girls had a provision stall on the grass outside church, and coffee and cakes available all day on Saturday. It as an excellent opportunity lo engage with the community. 'The Well, monthly evening sessions with the Worship Band continue to take place with an average attendance of 30. We also have Roger Davie5 and Hi5 B6 nd, Marsh Ladies Choir and the Brighouse and Rastrick Brass Band concert5 to look forward to. Open Door lunches, which take place every Friday, have regular attendances between 30 and 45, sometimes more and strong links have been rnade with the Foodbank which has increased over the last 6 months. The Art Group and Toddlers Group continue to thrive. The Toddlers Group held on a Tuesday morning is well attended. Regular attendance is between 17 and 25 children and their grown-ups. Youth GroLJP- initially run as Youth Alpha, thi5 ha5 continued. The young people meet once a month. Links between youth groups in the Cluster have strengthened and we are looking to work together more in the future. Val Eggleton - Safeguarding The safeguardinE practices at BCMC and the Foodbank adhere to Methodist Church guidelines, with DBS checks conducted for 311 volunteers every five years. Currently, five volunteers are due to complete Basic Safeguarding training, and a further twenty two members need to attend a Refresher Basic Safeguarding training session. Training records are maintained at the Circuit Office, with Briehouse Central kept informed of future requirements. The annual safeguarding audit has been completed, a nd GDPR compliance remains ongoing, with updates addressed annually. Prompt action is taken to handle any breaches. The Safeguarding Policy is reviewed annually. Operational safeguarding measures such as a monitored signing- in book, lanyards with photo ID5 for volunteers, and risk assessments submitted to the Safeguarding Lead continue to be in place. Noticeboards also meet all required guidelines. Safeguarding awareness IS reinforced through regular reviews by variou5 teams to Ènsure building safety, and compliance is maintained with national safeguarding standards. Ongoing training and DBS checks are managed, ensuring personnel are up to dale, The team a150 re5pond5 to both broader Safeguarding initiatives and local concern5 Wlth confidentiality. As well as ensuring BCMC is fully compliant with all Methodist Church and national legislation the team has spent a considerable amount of time on individual cases,. again, to ensure the safety of ALL u5in8 the Brighou5e Central Methodist Church Annual Report and Financial Statetllents 2024-25 Registered Charity No1129462
building. Some of this work involve5 liaising with outside agencies in order to Ljpdate our knowledge and support the individuals concerned. Laura undertakes a significant amount of this work, liaising with the Social Prescribing team, police, Social workers, support workers, Foodbank and other local charities to name but a few of the agencies involved. We are fully aware of the changing and evolving workload for this team and ask for your prayerful support as we continue to discuss, and implement as necessary, procedures to ensure the safety of all stakeholders. Appreciation is extended to the dedicated Safeguarding team for their commitment and work on behalf of righou5e Central. Sheila Hoodlass - Pastoral The Pastoral Support team, Pastoral Visitors and Secretary, hold a vital role within the ChLJrch communitv, providing dedicated, compassionate care througli their regular contact with members of the congregation, be it face to face, telephone conversation, text or even email. Our Pastoral Visitors are asked to provide copies of the Church notices, if required, as well as our regular prayer cards, each to their designated group of people, thu5 nurturing a mea ningful Sense of belonging both physical and spiritual. Individual concerns can be expressed to the Pastoral Secretary whose job it is to bring these to the attention Df the Minister or other members of the professional Pastoral Team. The Secretary and M inister have weekly conversations in which Church concerns are discussed confidentially and actions taken as necessa ry. The Pastoral Visitors have a twice-yearly group meeting with the Minister, where thoughts and ideas can be pooled and encouragement given. Recently. an Away Day has been arranged enabling the Pastoral Visitors within the Calderdale Circuit to meet and Share fellowship 6 nd support. Our Church Pastoral system ha5 been praised for it5 eff Icacy and care. Church Premi5ES Many diff icult decisions have constantly had to be made regarding the proposed re-development of our premises. Unfortunately, the continuity of rising costs in all areas of building work alongside the withdrawal of some external grants has meant that once again any significant building work has been put on hold. The replastering and painting of the building both externally and internally has been carried out and conversations are being had into the works required ènd identified from the Quinquennial Inspection Report undertaken in 2023/24. The Living Stones Team is progressing the Accessibility Project a scheme to allow better access to the church. Apprnval has been obtained to install a chair lift from the Church Hall entrance up to the Upper Room which will improve acces5. The church trustees a re kept up to date with changing plans and situations and have to give their 6pprov61 for any deci5ion5 necessary to move forward. The Circuit Properly and Finance Team are kept up to date with the current situation and regular meetings are held between representative5 from the Circuit Property & Finance Team. Our Plans for the Future After extensive CDnsultation and a highly productive accessibility audit, the church is now movinE forward with exploring funding options to support a Herita8e Lottery Fund grant for OLJr Accessibility Project. This initiative aims to make the church building more inclusive and accessible for all members of the community. Key improvements will include adding a ramp to the main entrance of the church a nd enhancing some of the interior access point5, ensuring that everyone, regardless of physical ability, can comfortably access and enjoy the space. The church is optimistic about secLJring funding from the Heritage Lottery Fund, which would enable these vital upgrèdes to become a reality and reinforce the church's commitment to intlusivity. Brighouse Central Methodist Church Registered Charity No1129462 Annual Report and Financial Statements 2024-25
Financial Review The summary financial figures below are taken from the full independently examined financial statement5 which follow on pages IS to 28. Extracted from Statement of Financial Activities:_ Total Church Funds= Surplus of £48,561 (Deficit of £19,990 in 2023-241 General Church Funds- Surplus of £17,538 (Deficit of £1.793 in 2023-241 Extracted from Balance Sheet:. At 3118125 at 31IB124 Fund Balances- General Church Funds.. Major Building Project Fund- Foodbank-. Other funds: Total Church Funds: 51,813 66,088 62,999 2 1,023 201,923 34,275 62,498 39,134 17,455 153.362 (excluding value of fixed assets) Cash in Bank- Central Finance Board: Current AccoLJnts 115,038 44,498 98,493 38,601 This year we Set up a Fundraising Team which have organised a number of events throughout year and which have raised much needed funds for the Church. The fundraising events have included.. March Quiz Friday 9th May - Live in the Link with Roger Davies Tuesday 1st April Sponsored Walk Saturday 7th June - Methodist Youth Band concert 1940's Plant Stall & Café 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Saturday 28th June - Garden Party August Quiz We thank everyone, organizers and supporters alike for making the events such a success and a number of events have been suggested for 202512026 including a Carols by CandlElight event on December 5th, the Choir's carol singalong and a musical event in February 2026. We also held a Gift Day in March which raised substantial fund5 for the Church. Room Booking5 have decreased due to the loss of several regular organisatlDns during the year and which has decreased our income from this source significantly. Income from church activities also continues to flourish- our Open Door Lunches have grown in popularity and as a consequence, donations. Table Tennis, Art Club, Book Exchange, Rest Stop Cafe, Coffee & Chat, all continue to make regular and much appreciated contribution5 to the General Fund. The replastering and painting of the Church both internally and externally has now been completed. This report will focu5 on the main charitable funds and their respective activities during the last year. Brighouse Central Methodist Church Annual Report and Financi81 Slatement5 2024-25 Registered Charity No1129462 10
General Church Fund: This unrestricted fund covers the day-to-day operations of the Worshipping Church and its premises. The budget for 2024-25 projerted a deficit of £3,141, based on income of £150.500, expenditure of £153,641, and net transfers from other funds of £2,100. Total income actually came to £148,587, £1,913 below budgel and expenditure was £132,849, £20,792 below budget. With the tran5fer5 of £1,800 (reduced from £2, 100 to correct an error in 20231241, this saw the General Church Fund increase by £17.538 in the year. The majority of Central's income, £116,402, has come from church members through regular giving, donations, gift aid and income from various events and activities. Room letting income was significantly below budget at £27,504, which reflects the1055 of several regular bookings during the year. Expenditure wa5 below budget. by £20,792. Building Repairs and Maintenance was below budget by £4,142, due mainly to the replastering and painting of the Church Hall and associated rooms being ca rried out in the previous year. Gas and electric charges were both below budget with electricity charge5 being below budget by £2,944 and ga5 charge5 being below budget by £2,563 other savings were to be had acros5 the board. Theie was a150 a substantial refund of Council Tax from Calderdale Council in relation to Wesley House. The largest single cost item remains Central's contribution to the Calderdale Circuit's running costs, at £85,291 for the year. Major Building Project Fund.. The Fund started the year with a balance of £62,498 which as at 3118125 has an increased balance of £66,088. It should be noted that there have been no grants or fundraising specifically for this fund during the period. However. the fund does continue to benefit from relatively high interest rates. Central Foodbank: The Foodbank's assets Istock and fundsl have increased from £39,134 to £62,999. This in the main 15 due to a number of application5 for grant5 being successful including a substantial grant from the Yorkshire West Methodist District to fund the Foodbank Managerfs Salary. In order to secure the long term future of the Foodbank the Foodbank Manager will focus on applying for further grants and other fundraising activitie5. The Future- Finantiallv: The Church continues to be reliant on regular giving, donations, fundraising and room lettings a5 the main sources of income and whilst we can be optimistic on this front we must also be aware of, and properly manage our expenditure. There is still work to be done with the improvement of access and the recent Quinquennial Inspection Report has raised other areas of concern. Whi15t we remain positive about the future we cannot and should not be complacent. Brighouse Central Methodist Church Registered Charity No1129462 Annual Report and Financial Statements 2024-25
Governance Information Church Address= Central Methodist Church, Commercial Street, Brighouse, HD6 IAQ Governance: Act of Parliament - The Methodist Church Act 1976. Brighouse Central Methodist Church operates under the Constitutional Practice and Discipline of the Methodist Church ICPDI. Our Objectives: As 3 member church of The Methodist Church of Great Britain our objectives are:_ The adva ncement of the Christian faith in accordance with the doctrinal standards and discipline of the Methodist Church. Any charitable purpose for the time being of any connexional, district, circuit, local or other organisation of the Methodist Church. Any charitable purpose for the time being of any society or institution being a society or institution subsidiary or ancillary to the Methodist Church. Any purpose for the time being of any charity being a charity subsidiary or ancillary to the Methodist Church. Recruitment of Trustee5: The Church Council is the Trustee body for the Church. All members ol the Church Council are therefore Trustees of the Charity. The constitution of the Church Council is set out in CPD which outlines a range of ex-officio members of Church Council to ensure that all area5 of the Church's life a re represented on the Council. CPD a150 details the processes for appointing and electing Other persons a5 members of the Church Council. Trustees as at IO, June 2026 Rev'd Nick Biggar (Chairl, Christine Cliffe Isecretaryl Jennifer Blackburn, Peter Blèckburn, Laura Braime, David Carter, Helen Clayton, Lesley Davenport, Sheila Hoodlass, Richard Holmes. David Ingram. Val McLeod. Janet Ratcliffe, Robbie Freeman, Linda Freeman, Michael Roughton, Brian Clayton, Susan Burton, and Lana Flood. The following a150 served as trustees during the period 1st Sept 2024 to 315t August 2025-. Val Eggleton, John Holmes, Rev'd Vicky Atkin5. Independent Examiners: Sleigh & Story, Thornhill Brigg Mills, Thornhill Beck Lane, 8righouse, HD6 4AH Bankers.. Virgin Money, 12 Bradford Road, Cleekheaton, BD19 3R1 Central Finance Board of the Methodi51 Church, 9 Bonhill St, London, EC2A 4PE Brighouse Central Methodist Church Registered Charity No1129462 Annual Report and Financial Statements 2024-25 12
Organisational Policies Pay Policy.. Central follows The Methodist Church of Great Britain's pay policies ènd guidance for all posts. Rate5 of pay are reviewed annually, and all staff are paid at least the Real Living Wage as iSSLJed by the Living Wage Foundation. Investments.. Central invests any cash funds which are surplLJS for day-to-day ca5hflow requirements into a deposit fund held by the Central Finance Board of the Methodist Church. The funds that support the Model Trust Bequest5 Jnd Golden Wedding funds are held by the Trustees for Methodist Church Purposes in Trustees Interest Funds on which interest is credited to the accounts each month. The Armitage Bequest 15 held in the CFB Managed Mixed Fund. These are regarded as medium and long-term investments. Reserves: Central's reserves policy is reviewed annually and was last reviewed in October 2025. The current policy is to hold unrestricted free reserves within an ideal range of £50,000 10 £70,000, and a minimum target level of £40.000. The minirn um figure wa5 calculated with reference to the monthly and annual ca5h-flow cycles to ensure cash balances in the General Church Fund remain positive throughout the year, specifically in relation to the quarterly payment of the Circuit Assessment. The ideal range wa5 agreed as being suitable when considering the increased costs of living. As at 31, August 2025 the unrestricted free reserves totalled £51,87212024.' £34,334). These reserves are within the ideal range. It is part of Central's long-term financial strategy to increase reseNes through increasing unrestricted income. particularly through increased room lettings, fundraising and event income. Fund5 held in restricted funds are by nature held for specific purposes or projects within the church and are not included with the reserves policy. As at 31, August 2025 restricted funds included the Major Project Fund1£66,0881, Central Foodbank1£62,9991, and other restricted funds IE20,9641. Fundraising activities: Whi15t Central does have a Fundraising Team Central doe5 not use any professional fundraiser or commercial participator to carry out activities on the charity's behalf. DLte to the low level of fundraising the charitv Ejndertakes, the charity is not a participant of 3 voluntary scheme for regulating fundraising, or any voluntary standard of fundraising for the activities carried out on behalf of the charity. Should the charity Bt some point in the future undertake a speciFic fundraising campaign or start to generate more income through fundiaising, the trustees will look to sign up to a voluntary fundraising code. Brighouse Central Methodist Church Registered Charity No1129462 Annual Report and Financial Statements 2024-25
Public Benefit Statement: The Trustee5 confirm that they have complied with the duty in section 4 of the Charities Act 2006 to have due regard to the Charity Commission's general guidance on public benelil 'Charities and Public Benefit,. This Trustees, report clearly sets out Central's charitable objects, our current activities and how they benefit the public. Tangible fixed assets for use by the charity: Details of movements in fixed assets are set out in note 12 to the account5. Recognition of Liabilitie5: Liabilitie5 are recognised when there is a legal or constructive obligation committing the organisation to the expenditLJre. Declarations I confirm that these accruals-based account5 for the year to 31st August 2025 have been prepared from the records of the Church and that they include all funds under the control of the Church trustees. Treasurer, Richard Holmes Date.. IO, June 2026 Presentation to the Church trustees I confirm that the annual report and accounts for the year ended 31st August 2025 were presented to the meeting of the Church trustees held on IO, June 2026 Chair of the meeting, Rev'd Nick Bi8gar Date.. IO, June 2026 Brighouse Central Methodist Church Registered Charity No1129462 Annual Report and Financial Statements 2024-25 14
Independent Examiner's Report Responsibilities and basis of report I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the Brighouse Central Methodist Church for the year ended 31 August 2025 set out on pages 16 to 27. As the Church's trustees, you are responsible for the preparation of the account5 in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 20111'the Act'l. I report in respect of my examination of the Church's accounts carried out under section 145 of the Act and, in carrying out my examination, I have followed all the applicable Direction5 given by the Charity Commission under sertion 14515llbl of the Act. Independent Examinerfs Statement I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the exè mination which give me cause to believe that in, any material respect.. the aCCOLJnting records were not kept in accordance with Section 130 of the Act,. or the accounts do not accord with the accounting records," or the accounts do not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the form and content of accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Report51 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 the tru5tees' annual report is not consistent with the accounts 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. I have obtained independent verification of all investments with the Trustees for Methodist Church Purposes or held in other tru5t5, bank ba lances and funds at the Central Finance Board of the Methodist Church which are individually in excess of £10,000 (ten thousand pounds) at the balance sheet date. Signature of independent examiner: Name of independent examiner.. Jonathan Stead Relevant professional qualification of independent examiner= Chartered Certified Accountant Name of firm.. Sleigh & Story, Thornhill Brigg Mills, Thornhill Beck Lane, Brighouse, HD6 4AH Date.. 15/06/2026 Brighouse Central Methodist chh Registered Charity No1129462 Annual Report and Financial Statements 2024-25
Statement of Financial Activities for the year ended 31st August 2025 Ilncorporating the income and expenditure account) General Fund un$triCtèd funds Notes Designated funds Regtricied Funds Total 2025 Income Offerings Donale(f Goods and Servi5 Donations Gr2nl$ Gift Aid Interest and investment Income 48.850 1,210 21,528 15,130 44,765 400 2.761 14,913 390 101,097 50,060 21.528 49.342 46,265 15.414 4,745 14,913 34,212 1,500 15,014 1,984 Other charrtable income 47 027 148.587 Total income 249.684 Expenditure Circuit assessment Grants and donations Property Maintenance 85,291 600 5,858 14.437 700 25.963 85,291 2.263 10,898 14.437 700 74.901 1.663 5.040 Office expenses Other expenditure 48.938 12.640 68.281 Total expenditur& 132.840 201,130 Nel income I lexpenditurel before transfers 15,738 32 816 48.554 Galnslllossesl on monetary investsnents Gr05S transfers betsveen funds 1,800 OthEr gainsll105se51 Net movement in funds for the year 17,538 31 023 48.561 Total funds brought forward al I Sept 5.862,261 119.028 5,981,289 Total fund5 carried forward at 31. Aug 5 879.799 150051 6 029 850 Brighouse Central Methodist Church Registered Charity No1129462 Arinual Report and Financial Statements 2024-25
Balance Sheet as at 31st August 2025 Unreslricled Fund5 Deslgllated Funcls Reslricied Funds Totals 2025 Tota15 2024 Notes Fixed assets Church building and othpr property 12 5.827,927 5,827,927 5.827.927 Current assets Stock In hand 13 17,770 17,770 23,912 4.026 115,03B 44.984 205.730 16.256 1.402 4.019 98.493 38.989 159.159 Débtors and prepayments Investments with TMCP CFB deposits Cash at bank and in hand 23,912 59 21,499 9,738 55,20B 3,967 93.539 35,246 150,522 18 Liabilities Credilors.- amOnIS falling due within one year 19 13,3361 13,8071 15.7971 Net current assets 51,872 150.051 201,923 153,362 Total assets less current liabilities 5 879,799 150.051 6.029.850 5,981,289 Creditors.. amounts falling due 8fter more than one year Loans lo the Church Net assÈts 5,879,799 149,931 6,029,850 5,981,289 Funds 23.24&25 Unrestricted fund5 General funds DesKJnal&d funds 5,879,799 5,862.261 RestriGted funds 150,051 119.028 Total funds carried forward at 31. August 6,029.850 5,981,289 The financial Sbleffents were approved Church Council on 10 June 2026 and signEd on their behalf by. Rev'd Nick Biggar Chair of Trustees Richard Holmes raSurer The notes on pages 17 to 27 form part olthese financial staletneTrl5. Brighou5e Central Methodist Church Registered Charity No1129462 Annual Report znd Financial Statements 2024-25
Notes to the Financial Statements for the year ended 31st August 2025 1. Accounting framework and policies The principle accouniing policies Èdopled. judgements and key sources of esiimaiion uncertginty In thè preparation of the financial slalefflents are as follows. Accounting frarnework The financial slalÈmenls have been prèparèd In 3ccordan¢e with Accounting and Reporting by Charities S13temenl of ReeommÈnded Practice 8pplicÈble 10 charities preparing their accaunls In accordantÉ with the Fin8ncial Reporting Standard applitable in the UK and Republic of Ireland IFRS 1021 leffective 1 January 20191- (Charities SORP IFRS 10211, the Finanual Reporting Standard applic8ble in the UK and Republic of Ireland IFRS 1021 Public benefit entity Brighouse Central Melhodisl Church meets the definition of 8 public benefit entity under FRS 102 Assets and liabilitie5 4re Initially iecognised al hisloriGal cgst or Irans8ction value unless olherwise stated in the relevant accounting policy notes Preparation of thÈ accounts on a going toncern basis. B8sed on the monetary assets and hurnan resources èv3ilable al 31, August 2022 the tluslees believe that the Church Is a going concern Al the time of 8pproving the financial s121emenls. the Tiuslees have a reasonable expeetalion th81 the charity has adequate sources lo conlifiue in Dperalional existence forthe foreseeable futurè Fund accounling UnreslriGlel funds are available for the use al the discretion of the Trustees in furtherance of the charitable objectives of Central Designaled funds comprise unrestricted funds that have been pul aside al Ihe discretion of the trustees for particular purposes (see note 23 Reslricled income funds are funds subject10 8pe¢ific reslriciions Imposed by Ihe donors, funders, or by the purpose of Ihe 8ppeal The purpose and use of the restricted funds are sel out In the notes to the fiTr8ncial statements Expenditure which Tneels these criteria is charged to the fund, including where appropriate a lair allocation of overheads and support costs. Income Income is recognised when Central has enlillemenl lo the funds. any performance conditions attached lo the Ilemlsl of income have been mel, Il Is probablt th81 the income will be received, and the amount can be measur8d reliably Deferred income Any incume received in this accounting penod whicth relates tD aclivilie5 to be undertaken in future accounting periods Is deferred_ Interest receivable Interest on funds held on deposit Is Included when receivable and the amount ran be tneasured reliably by the charity, this Is noTrnally upon notification of the Interest paid or payable by the Sank. Donated services Oonated professional sètvices and donated facilities are recognised as Ineomewhen Ihe charity has control overlhe Item. any condilions associated with the donaied item have been mel. the receipi of economic benefit frorn the use by the charity of the Item Is probable and th4t econgmic benefit ran be meo?ured reliably In g¢GordanGe with the Charitie5 50RP (FR5 1021 the geller&l tirne of VolnteerS is not recognised. On receipt, don3led professional services aTrd donated facilities are recognised OD the basis of the value of the gift lo the charity which Is the amount the chsrity would h8ve been willing to pay lo obtain servres or facilities of equivalent economic benÈfil on th& open market, 3 corresponding zmounl 15 then recognised In expenditure In the period of reIpl Expenditure Expendrture is recognised once there is a1egal or constructive oblig31ion lo make a payTnentlo a Ihifd party, il IS Pfobabl&that settlem8nl will be requirèd and the amount of the obligation be megsuied reliably. Operating leases RÈntals applicable lo opèrating leases arè chargÈd to thè Slalement of Financial Activities on a straight line basis over the term of the lease Brighouse Central Methodist Church R8gist8red Charity No1129462 Annual Report and Financial Statements 2024-25
Notes to the Financial Statements for the year ended 31st August 2025 k, Tanglble flxed assets Freehold propèrty Is shown in the accounts al the insured value as talculaled by Methodist Insurantt PLC. Indivldu81 fixed 8sgels costing £1 000 or fflore are capilalised over their eslimaied us&Ful economic lives on a slraighl line basls as follows Cate90ry Major structural improvements Other premises irnprovernenls ompul6rs and other equipment Annual Rate 10Q 20. 33 30/ One full year's depreciation is charged In the yeai of purchHse. Stock Stock is Included at the lower of cost or nel realisable value Donale(l items of stock are recogn15ed al fair value which Is the amount the charily would have been willing to pay for the Items on the open m2rket. Investments Cuirenl 88sel Investments Include any deposit funds which 8re not readily aGcessible within one week. ash at bank and in hand Cash al bank and in hand includes cash and short term highly liqui(l investments which are acTrssible within one week. Creditor5 and provision5 Creditors and provisions are recognised where the charity has a present oblig8lion resultin9 Irom a past event that will probably result In Ihe Iransler of funds to 8 third party and the Èmounl due 10 settlé the (>bligalion can be mèasured or eslimaled reliably Creditors and provisions are nomally recognised al their settlernenl amount 3fter allowing for any trade discounts due. p, Pension contr4butlOn5 Central op2rates a pension scheme in Compl18n with the workplatr pension requirements. In line with the regul3tions employees are aulo*nrolled into a workp18ce pension when the necessary requiiernpnls Ère met Al prÈsenl no employees meet the necessary requ1Ments. Conlribulions due lo employees, pensions are chargéd lo the Statement of Fin8neial Activities In the period lo which they relate. Details of Ihe contributions in this financial year Gan be seen in the notes lo the financial 5talewenl5. q, Taxation Central is exetnpt from payment of income and corpoiation lax on Its charitable activities. Central's 8Ctivilies 8re exèmpl under VAT regulalion5-, therefore Il is notVAT registered All IrrÈcoverable InpulVAT Incurred Is included on the relevant c05t line. Capital comrnitrnents Central had no capital commilmenls on the d8ie the accounts werè approved Glossary of terms CFB.. Cenlisl FinancÈ Board of the Metho(Ji51 Church manage5 a Cofflmon Deposit Fund and a Series of pooled inwestsnent funds for M8thodisl entiiies In Great Britain 2nd provides Investment advice to those entities Church.. 8 group of membets from fewer than 10 to more than 300 CiT¢UIt'. a group of Melhodisl Churches near each other, typically beNveen 10 and 30 Connexion.. The Melhodisl Church in GB which includes the Head Office al Methodist Church House. a11 Melhodisl Districts. Circui15 and Churches in Great Britain Di$triet'. a group of conligugus Circuits. usually between 15 and 30 FRS.. Financial Reporting Standard SOFA.. Statement of Financial Activiiies SORP.. Statement of Recommended Practice TMCP.. Trustees for Melhodisl Church Purposes. the legal owner and Custodian Trustee of 311 Methodist Model Trust propety. including Legacie5, Endowments and Accurnulaled Funds 19 Brighouse Central Methodist Church Registered Charity No1129462 Annual Report and Financial Statements 2024-25
Notes to the Financial Statements for the year ended 31st August 2025 Statement of Flnancial Activities for previou$ year General Fund Unr8Stricled funds Notes Designaled funds Restrictèd Funds Totsl 2024 Income Offering5 Don81ed Gotrds and Services Donations Grants Grt Ald Interest and Inve51menl income 50,876 26 24,110 1,500 13.167 2.268 1,367 21,808 15,001 10.480 52,243 21,834 39,111 11.980 13,167 4,583 3,910 46.057 192,885 2,315 3,910 648 55,529 Othèr charitable Income 45.409 137.356 Total Incorne Expentlitu Circuit aSSÈS5ment Grants and donations Property maintenan 77,537 1,200 12,440 24,265 904 26,003 77.537 3,215 28.462 25.512 904 77,182 2,140 214 952 2,015 16.022 1,247 Office expenses Other expenditure 51.179 2,140 72.603 Totsl expenditure 142.349 NÈt income I lexpenditurel bpfore transfers 4993 17.074 Gainslllossesl on tnonetary investments 284 284 Gross transfvrs between funds 24 3200 13,2001 Other gainslllossesl Net movement in funds for the year 119,9901 21,783 Total funds brought fomard at 1 Sept 5.864,054 139.018 6.003.072 Total lunds carried forward at 31" Aug 24 5 862 261 119028 5 981 289 Brighouse Central Methodist Church Registered Charity No1129462 Annual Report and Financial Statements 2024-25 20
Notes to the Financial Statements for the year ended 31st Au ust 2025 Donated income Unre5tricled funds Designated funds Reslncled Funds Total 2025 To131 2024 Offerings 48,850 1,210 50,060 52 243 Donated services and goods Equipment Food forfoodbank 26 21,528 21,528 21,52B 21,528 21,808 21,834 Donatlons 34.212 15,130 49.342 Legacies 34,212 15,130 49.342 Grants Arnold Clarke Autos C8ldèrdale MDC Community Foundation for Calderdale DWF Foundation Groundwork UK North Halifax Partnership The Methodist Church of Great 2,500 400 15.500 15.500 7,580 1.000 1.125 2,950 1.000 1,125 2,950 5,940 5,940 Yorkshire Wesl Melhodisl District 1.500 1.500 18,250 44,765 19,750 46,265 1.500 11,980 Gift Aid 15.014 400 15,414 13,167 Total 99,576 83,033 182,609 138,335 Interest and investment Sncome Unrestricted funds Designated runds Reslricled funds Total 2025 Total 2024 Cential Finance Board TMCP Totsl 1,982 2,690 71 2,761 4.672 73 4,745 4,469 114 4,583 1,984 21 Brighouse Central Methodist Church Registered Charity No1129462 Annual Report and Financial Statements 2024-25
Notes to the Financial Statements for the year ended 315t August 2025 Internal Organisations income Unreslricled funds Designated funds Restricted funds Totsl 2025 2024 Cenlralpedes Flower fund Ladies Afternoon Fellowship Scarborough Weekend Toddlers 50 1,876 422 1,876 422 1.558 355 400 1.547 3.910 12,615 12,615 Total 14,913 14,913 Income from other charitable activitie5 Unreslricted funds Designated funds Reslricled Funds Total 2025 Total 2024 Church room lettiDgS Weddings and funeral Events and 8Ctivilies 27,504 1,197 18,326 47,027 27.504 1,197 18.716 47,417 31,450 345 14,262 46,057 390 Total 390 staff costs, staff numbers, and trustee remuneration and expenses. Employee cosls during the ye8r were. 2025 2024 Gross w3ge5 and Salaries Social security costs Pension conlribulion 27.139 21,826 1,372 294 553 187 Apprenticeship Levy 103 107 28,908 22,673 The charity does not hold or administer any pension fund or defined benefit pension scheme for etnployees. it does operaie a defined contribution pension scheme. The charity makes defined contribulions of 6'k of 8 qualifying employee's gross s8lary into a workpla pension scheme held 8nd 3dminisiered by The Pension's Tiust. No employees received employee benefits that lotalled more than £60.000 The average rnonlhly head count was 3 slÈff12024 3 staffl. No expenses were paid for reimbursing travel c05t5 for 3ttending rneetings 12024-. nil) Brighouse Central Methodist Church Registered Ch8rity No1129462 Annual Report and Financial Statement5 2024-25 22
Notes to the Financial Statement5 for the year ended 31st August 2025 Volunteer contributions The v81ue of volunteers. Lime is ng1 inclu(fed in Ihe accounts, hoivever il should be noted thai Central can only undertake il's work due to the rnany hour5 of volunteering that our Church mernber5 and m3ny others from OUT community contribute on 3 daily basis 10. Net income I lexpenditurel These are s18led after ch3rging- 2025 2024 Independent ex8miners fees 708 672 l l. Valuatlon of donated goods and services Central Foodbank relies upon Ihe donations ol food and olher items from members of the public. local businesses Ènd superrnarkels The amount of donated fotrd distributèd during the yearwas valued ai £20,013. At 31, August 2025. the valu8 ol lood held in stock was eslimaled al £17,770 2025 2024 Food 3nd olher items dislribuled through the foodbank 20,013 31.551 12. Tangible fixed assets Church Inon inveslfflenl I land and Other non Investment 18nd and Other fixe HS5els Fixtures. fittings Énd equipfflenl Investment properties Total Cost Al 1st Sept 2024 Additions 5.597.368 230.559 S.827.927 Al 31st Aug 2025 5.597 368 230.559 5,827.927 Depreciation At 1st Sept 2024 Ch3rge for year At 3151 Aug 2025 Net Book Valup Al 31st Aug 2025 5,597.368 230.559 5.827,927 Al 31st Aug 2024 5.597.368 230.559 5,827,927 The freehold property coTrsisls of Ihe Church pretllises on Parsonage Lane. Brighou5e, Including Wesley House As funcliofial fixèd a5se15 Ihe properties Bnd fixtures are shown al Ih&ir deemed c051, which was their Insurance rep13cemenl value 10 2015 23 Brighouse Central Methodist Church Registered Charity No1129482 Annual Report and Financial Stalernents 2024-25
Notes to the Financial Statements for the year ended 31st August 2025 13. Stg¢k 2025 2024 Food held by the Foodbank 17,770 16.256 14. Debtors.. amounts falling due within one year 2025 2024 Trade debtors Prep8id Circuit AssessFnent Olher prep3ymenls Attrued income 21,323 857 280 1,732 23,912 1.402 15. Investments held with TMCP The funds that support the Model Tru81 Bequests and Golden Wedding funds are held by TMCP In Trustees Inlerèsi Funds on which Interest Is credited lo the accounts each mtrnlh Thè Amiilage Bequest Is held In the CFB Managed Mlxed Fund. These Ère r2garded as mediurn and long lem investfnEnls TMCP Is the legal owner and Custodian Tmsiee of all Methodigl Model Trust propety, ificluding Legacip5, Endowrnenls and Accufflulaled Fund5 Trust propeny Is held lor 8nd on behalf of local Mana9lD9 Trustees are responsible for the day to day management of trust property. TMCP ensure that, Ihrou9h providin9 guidance and acling under Iheir direction, the Managing Trustees comply wilh ¢haTity law and Melhodisl law and policy as delermined by the Melhodisl Conference 2025 2024 1585- Golden Wedding 1479- Armi13ge Bequest 59 59 3,967 3.960 4,026 4,019 16. Investment management During the year the Church paid £1312024 £10110 ThICP, Ihe custodians of the Church'5 investment, as manageTnènl lees 17. Chanye in investment values 2025 2024 Carrying Im8rkell value al beginning of year Additions to investmenls al cosl 4,019 3.735 Disposals al carrying value 284 Carrying Imarkell value at end of year 4,026 4.019 Brighouse Central Methodist Church Regisleied Charity No1129462 Annual Report and Financial Statetnents 2024-25 24
Notes to the Financial Statoments for the year ended 31st August 2025 18. Cash at bank and in hand 2025 2024 Petty cash Nochèx donation account 466 388 Virgin Money- church Virgin Money foodbank Centr81 Fin8ncè 608rd ,442 35,056 115,038 19,773 18,828 98,493 160,022 137,482 19. Creditors.. amounts falling due within one year 2025 2024 Bank loan 8nd OVErdrafts Trade crediiors Taxation and social security 914 464 100 88 A(xrua15 2,533 5,100 Deferred Incorne 260 145 3.807 5.797 20. Contingent liabilities 21. Capital Cownmitment5 There were no capital commitments at 31, August 2025 12024 £nill 22. Operating leases At 31, August the Church had no operating leases12024.. £nill. 25 Brighouse Central Methodist Church Registered Charity No1129462 Annual Report and Financjal Slalements 2024-25
Notes to the Financial Statements for the year ended 31st August 2025 23. Purposes of funds Fixed Assets.. This holds the value of th8 premises. equipm8nl and all other fixed assets General Church Fund.. These 8re the free reserves available to the charity for use witho1 8ny restriction TMCP 15B5". These are free reSe8S m8n89ed by TMCP, bul available to the Church for use Without any restnclio Restricted Funds.. These are funds which have ¢arlY defined conditions for their specific use staled In either a 9ranl agreernenl, cantraci. or when the funds were donated. A$so¢iate Pastors & Interns.. Funds r8ceiv6d from the Gensr81 Church Fund, Caklerdale Methodist Circuit. and Yorkshire West Melhodisl Dislricl. to fund the associate pastors and intems working at Central. BenevolenGe Fund.. Funds lo be spent on Individuals in need of support due lo person81 financ181 hardship Ctrntral Foodbank.. Funds received and held for the work of th8 Central Foodbank Major Building Project.. Funds specifically raised for the planned major redevelopment of Central's prernises. lission- Social Action Fund". Funds received afid held for mission and s11 action work within the commufTrity. TMCP 1479- Arrnitsge Bequest.. Funds held to support the work of Methodi81 local preachets in Brighou88. Internal Organisations-. Th15 holds funds raised by specificgroups or activities within Cenlral to fund the ongoing work of these groups. The individu81 groups are.- Choir.. Flower Committee, Ladies Afternoon Fellowship.- outath Èvents-. Toddlers, Worship Band. Al the end of e3ch financial year these groups review their future financial need5 and transfer surplus funds lo the General Church Fund Funds raised for othercharities.. This holds monies ra15ed by Central. tn31nly through GofFee mornings and rÈtirin9 collections forolhar Melhodisl causes and external charities. This money is Ir3nsferred lo the other organisalions on an ongoing b3sis. the balance al 31 August rellecis recently raised funds due lo be transferred Brighouse Central Methodist Church Registered Charity No1129462 Annual Report and Fin8nCI81 Statement5 2024-25 26
Notes to the Financial Statements for the year ended 31st August 2025 24. ovement in funds - current year Opening balance 1, Sept24 Closing balance 31"Aug25 Incorne Expenditure Transfers Revalu81itrns Unrestricted funds Fix&d Asset Fund 5,827,927 34.275 59 5,B27,927 51,813 59 General Church Fund 148.587 1132,8491 1,800 TMCP- 1585- Golden WÈdding 5,862,261 148.707 1132,8491 1,800 5.B79,919 Restrleted funds Associate Pastors & Interns 3,996 872 3,996 872 BÈn8volence Fund Central Foodb8nk 39,134 62,498 3,618 4,468 4,329 113 72,733 8,630 3,200 71 147.0681 15.0401 11.8701 62,999 66,088 4,948 4.546 Major Building Project Mission- Social Action Fund TMCP- 1479- Armilage Bequest 14,913 1 550 112.6401 6.602 Funds raised for other charities 119,028 100,977 168,2811 149,931 Totals 5,981,289 249.684 6,029,850 Transfers between funds.. The £1.800 transfer to the General Church Fund Is from Central Foodbank for premises Costs. 27 Brighouse Central Methodist Church Registered Chaiity No1129462 Annual Report and Financial Slalemenls 2024-25
Notes lo the Financial Statements for the year ended 31st August 2025 25. Movement in funds- previous year Opening balance 1. Sep123 Closing balance 31. Aug 24 Income Expenditure Transfers Revaluations Unrestricted funds Fixed Assei Fund 5.827.927 36,068 59 5,827,927 34,275 59 General Church Fund 137.356 1142,3491 3,20D TMCP- 1585- Golden Wedding 5,864,054 137.356 1142,3491 3,200 5,862,261 Restricted lunds AssocAate Pasiors & Intern5 3,996 872 3,996 872 Benevolence Fund Central Foodbank 51,739 43,276 12,7001 39,134 62,498 3,618 4,468 4,329 Major Building Proièet Mission Soc131 Action Fund TMCP- 1479- AmiiiÈgÈ Bequest 75,269 2,204 3,900 114.9751 12821 4,083 2,059 284 3.910 15001 Funds raised for other Gharilie5 2.128 12,0151 172,6031 139,018 55.529 13,2001 284 119,028 Totals 6.003.072 192.885 1214,9521 284 5.981,289 26 Connected organisations and related partle5 Connected organisations Include The Melhodisl Church ol Great Bri13in. Yorkshire Wesl Metho¢5s1 District, Calderdale Methodist Circuit and other Methodist charities and funds within the Connexion Receipts Payment5 Connected Organisations CaldÈrd81È fvleihodist Circuit 185.2911 The MelhDdist Church of Great Britain 5,940 16001 Yorkshire We51 Methodist Dystricl 19,750 Related Party Transaclions'.- There were no other related party Ir8n8actions 27 Post Balance Sheet Event There are no post balance sheet events lo report Brighou5e Central Methodist Church Registered Charity No1129462 Annu81 Report and Financial Statements 2024-25 28