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
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Governance Information
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OrganisatlOn31 Policies
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Declaratior15
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Independent Examiner's Report
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statement of Financial Activities
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Balance Sheet
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Notes to the Financial Statements
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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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￿$triCtèd
funds
Notes
Designated
funds
Regtricied
Funds
Total
2025
Income
Offerings
Donale(f Goods and Servi￿5
Donations
Gr2nl$
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
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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.- amO￿nIS 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
r￿aSurer
The notes on pages 17 to 27 form part olthese financial staletneTrl5.
Brighou5e Central Methodist Church
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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 Vol￿nteerS 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 re￿Ipl
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
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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
requ1￿Ments.
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$triet'. a group of conligugus Circuits. usually between 15 and 30
FRS.. Financial Reporting Standard
SOFA.. Statement of Financial Activiiies
SORP.. Statement of Recommended Practice
TMCP.. Trustees for Melhodisl Church Purposes. the legal owner and Custodian Trustee of 311 Methodist Model Trust propety.
including Legacie5, Endowments and Accurnulaled Funds
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Notes to the Financial Statements for the year ended 31st August 2025
Statement of Flnancial Activities for previou$ 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
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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
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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)
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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
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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
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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.
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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 witho￿1 8ny restriction
TMCP 15B5". These are free reSe￿8S 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 s￿1￿1 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.- out￿ath 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
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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