## **The Methodist Church** Littleover Methodist Church (Circuit No: 2206 – Derby) Registered Charity: 1129507 ## Church Report and Accounts (Accruals Basis) for year ended 31 August 2020. Minister: Rev Dr Gary Watt Church Stewards: Marina Alexandrou Mark Davies (acting) Nana Forson Caitriona McCartney Church Treasurer: Jeffrey Green Littleover Methodist Church – Report & Accounts (2019-2020) Page 1 ## **Trustees’ Annual Report** ## **Introduction** I am pleased to introduce readers to the annual report of Littleover Methodist Church. We are a vibrant Christ-centred church at the heart of our community and this report about the scope and shape of the church’s work and ministry goes to reinforce this. ## **Aims and Organisation** Our church vision is ‘To live like Jesus, reaching out with God’s hope and love.’ We seek to achieve this through our three key purposes of Encouraging Maturity, Equipping for Ministry and Enabling Mission, all of this, in and through the power of Jesus Christ. The church is led by the Minister and Leadership Team and governed by the Church Council and together we are working to make a difference to people’s lives in and around our locality. ## **Review of the year** During the year, our planned work was centred around growing our presence in our community and equipping our congregation in developing their gifts, both practical and spiritual. We hosted our first school of spiritual gifting, which over 30 people attended and began a preaching series on spiritual gifting. We continue to have very successful toddler groups called Play Ark meeting on Mondays, Thursdays and Fridays, which attract around 200 parents, carers and toddlers from around the community each week and are an invaluable service. The Café is open Wednesday to Friday each week and provides a space for users of the Centre and the broader community as they engage with the church and its activities. A shift in strategy has encouraged more members of the community to volunteer in the weekly life of the church, and this has helped build bridges between the church and the community including, volunteers for the Café, Play Ark, work experience trainees and our work with older people. We are excited that we now have 150 volunteers serving across various areas of the church and making a significant impact on the community. Covid-19 had a significant effect on our mission to the community as the building was closed from March 2020, except for the pre-school based in the church building. Activities in the church building are beginning to re-open slowly; however, some projects and church activities are struggling to start again because of the social distancing guidelines. Sadly, the Live at Home Scheme which is a separate charity who use the church to provide a lunch club for the elderly has ceased to meet on a Monday. Due to changes in staffing, we were unable to run with a full staff team for most of 2020. We were in the process of recruiting new staff members in the areas of youth and children and media. However, this was delayed as appointments could not be made due to the shutdown and the need to re-evaluate the affordability of these roles post COVID-19 lockdown. It is hoped these appointments will be made as soon as reasonably possible. As a church, we were able to continue to worship together on a Sunday morning through the Zoom video conferencing platform. We also ran an online family church fortnightly on a Sunday morning, a weekly online coffee morning and various small groups ran on zoom during the week. The family church, in particular, has helped us view the work with children differently. Family Church focused on Littleover Methodist Church – Report & Accounts (2019-2020) Page 2 resourcing parents to teach their children at home and to help them realise how important a part they play in the development of the faith of their children. As a church, we had a forum to meet to discuss our experiences online and what we would like to keep from this experience which has enhanced our way of being church. We have also developed a mission link with the Methodist Church in Brazil, particularly a congregation based in Além Paraíba Methodist Church. Two teams from the church were due to go to on a mission trip to Brazil. However, this had to be cancelled because of travel restrictions due to Covid-19. We were fortunate that we were able to share in each other’s services through skype and zoom and lead preaching and worship in Brazil and the UK online. Our AGM due to take place in June 2020 was delayed. The 2020 Methodist Conference passed a resolution which has now made the possibility of having AGM and other business meetings possible, and we have our AGM online in November 2020. It has a been a strange, challenging and difficult year for the church; however, new opportunities have been opened up by taking church online, and we have learnt a lot and grown as a congregation. You can read more detail about all the different aspects of church life at www.lmclife.org.uk ## **Income, Expenditure and Fund Balances** The graphs on the following page give an overview of the church’s financial position. A budget had been approved in June 2019 but was revised in November 2019 to reflect known changes. Income for the year was £219k which is £34k less than the previous year, but was in line with the revised budget (Nov 2019). There was a reduction of income from lettings and the café of £15.5k due to COVID-19 but these were offset in part by a reduction in associated costs. The expenditure for the year was £24k below budget. Savings were made because of the reduced charitable activities due to COVID-19 and some prudent decisions to delay spend on optional property maintenance and recruitment of a replacement Youth Hub Developer role. As noted in the Annual Report for 2018-19, a deficit had been identified and had led to some staff redundancies which explains the reduction of £40k compared to the previous year. Littleover Methodist Church – Report & Accounts (2019-2020) Page 3 Financial Overview Income (£219k) Expenditure (£197k) En¥*lopes and Open Flxedtsts 1296 GMAÈAway 9% Standing orde 48% ma&or￿n￿le donatians StafF 27% Q*hÈr TJN Relur Olherl GrèntsltknnatiOn5to Re5tnrted Funds 12% spec￿￿Appeals io tsi¢uh As*ssment 42% Propwty Income 2% Fund Balances £250.WO erall Increase of £21,150 Community Hub Oev't Grant5 £200.CQO 23,332 Salary Support Spent Property Maintenance fund increased by £3k 47,000 50,00 £150,1XIO £ioo,coo General Fund + £1.3k 36,427 136.61 £50,000 2018119 2019120 General Fund Proplmaint Reserve (Desl Community Hub Dev't Fund (Restrl Other Restricted Funds Salarysupport Fund IRestrl Outreach Fund (Restrl Littleover Methodist Church- Report & Accounts12019-20201 Page 4 ## **Trustee’s Annual Report on Finance and Governance** ## **Basis of preparation and legal framework** The Charity’s annual report and accounts for the year ended 31 August 2020 have been prepared in accordance with the Statement of Recommended Practice: Accounting and Reporting by Charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) issued on 16 July 2014 Full Name of Charity / Church: LITTLEOVER METHODIST CHURCH Registration Charity Number: 1129507 Date of registration: 8 May 2009 Main communication address: Constable Drive, Littleover, Derby DE23 6EP ## **Trustees** The members of the Littleover Methodist Church Council are the Charity Trustees, membership being made up of church office holders, Minister and representatives appointed by the church at the Annual General Meeting. Full membership of Church Council is shown as Appendix A to this report. ## **Financial Oversight** Dr Jeffrey Green acted as the principal officer overseeing the day to day financial management and accounting for the church during the year. Treasurer: Dr Jeffrey Green Independent Examiner: Mr M Saunders 6 Kings Drive, Littleover, Derby Investment Bankers Central Finance Board of the Methodist Church, Trustees for Methodist Church Purposes Littleover Methodist Church – Report & Accounts (2019-2020) Page 5 ## **Aims and Organisation** We are part of the Methodist Church of Great Britain whose objectives are found in the _Our Calling_ document of 2000. The Church has four foci, namely worship, learning & caring, service and evangelism. Littleover Methodist Church’s specific vision and priorities remain in keeping with this theme. The purposes of the Methodist Church are and shall be deemed to have been since the Date of Union the advancement of: - a) The Christian faith in accordance with the doctrinal standards and discipline of The Methodist Church; - b) Any charitable purpose for the time being of any Connexional, District, Circuit, local or other organisation of The Methodist Church; - c) Any charitable purpose for the time being of any society or institution subsidiary or ancillary to The Methodist Church; - d) Any purpose for the time being of any charity being a charity subsidiary or ancillary to The Methodist Church Worshiping God through prayer, song and other acts of worship. The organisation and resourcing of regular public acts of worship open to members of the church and non-members alike. The teaching of Christianity through sermons, courses and small groups. The resourcing of pastoral work including visiting the sick and bereaved. Taking religious assemblies in local schools. Promotion of Christianity through the staging of events and services. Provision of chaplaincy services to local schools, care homes and other institutions as appropriate and when able. ## **Public Benefit** We confirm that the charity constitutes a public benefit entity as defined by the Charities Act 2011 and FR102. ## **Structure, Governance and Management** The governing document for the church is the Deed of Union (1932) and Methodist Church Act (1976) Detailed governance arrangements are outlined within the Constitutional Practice and Discipline of the Methodist Church by order of the annual conference (CPD). Day to day management of the church is undertaken by the Church Leadership team along with the Minister. The Trustees are appointed at the AGM of the church. Restrictions due to COVID-19 have delayed the AGM because CPD required meetings to be held face-to-face. This has recently been changed to allow virtual meetings and therefore the AGM is planned to take place in November 2020. Littleover Methodist Church – Report & Accounts (2019-2020) Page 6 ## **Trustee Training** A range of guidance produced by Methodist Connexion to support the effective running of the church and the role of Trustees is given to the Church Trustees at various meetings and/or training sessions. Trustees receive bi-annual training on the role of charity trustees within the Methodist Church, this includes input and discussion on constitutional matters, the responsibilities of trustees in governance and holding church officers to account for decisions made. A training event took place this year on 6[th] November 2019. ## **Related Parties** The Church is part of the Derby Circuit (Charity # 1142341) which is part of the Nottingham and Derby District and is also accountable to the Methodist Conference. Funds transferred to support the work of the Circuit are known as the Circuit Assessment. ## **Risk Management** The major risks have been identified and recorded by the Trustees with professional advice taken as required. Part of the annual cycle of agendas of the Trustees Meeting is to review the risk register and record any findings. Income and Expenditure is being monitored in total and is compared with the approved annual budget on a half yearly basis to detect trends as part of the risk management process to avoid unforeseen calls on reserves. A 5-year financial projection is also reviewed annually to provide early warning of financial trends. ## **Reserves Policy** The Reserves Policy for the Church is to hold a minimum sum equivalent to 3 months’ average expenditure. This should be sufficient to meet any unforeseen item of major expenditure on the church building and / or to be able to continue, in the short term, funding planned activities in the event of any inability to raise the full expenses including the assessment payable to the Circuit. The impact of COVID19 has been relatively small and therefore it is not deemed necessary to amend this policy The total expenditure of £197k for the 2019-2020 financial year is artificially low due to COVID-19, and therefore a more typical expenditure of £240k has been used as the basis for the reserves policy. Therefore, the reserves policy states that at least £60k is required in the general fund. As at 31 August 2020, the balance of the church general fund was £136,613, which is almost no change from the previous year (2018-19). The Church Council decided to be cautious about spend during the COVID-19 pandemic to provide some stability and therefore did not immediately replace the Youth Hub Developer role when the previous incumbent chose to take redundancy. There is no intention to accumulate funds in the long term, and plans are in progress to start recruiting again. Littleover Methodist Church – Report & Accounts (2019-2020) Page 7 ## **Safeguarding** Every person has a value and dignity which comes directly from the creation of male and female in God’s own image and likeness. Christians see this potential as fulfilled by God’s re-creation of us in Christ. Among other things this implies a duty to value all people as bearing the image of God and therefore to protect them from harm. Methodist Connexional practice outlines commitment to the following principles: - the care and nurture of, and respectful pastoral ministry with, all children, young people and adults. - the safeguarding and protection of all children, young people and adults when they are vulnerable. - the establishing of safe, caring communities which provide a loving environment where there is informed vigilance as to the dangers of abuse. - We will carefully select and train all those with any responsibility within the Church, in line with Safer Recruitment principles, including the use of criminal records disclosures and registration with the relevant vetting and barring schemes. - We will respond without delay to every complaint made which suggests that an adult, child or young person may have been harmed, cooperating with the police and local authority in any investigation. - We will seek to work with anyone who has suffered abuse, developing with them an appropriate ministry of informed pastoral care. - We will seek to challenge any abuse of power, especially by anyone in a position of trust. - We will seek to offer pastoral care and support, including supervision and referral to the proper authorities, to any member of our church community known to have offended against a child, young person or vulnerable adult. - In all these principles we will follow legislation, guidance and recognised good practice. Littleover Methodist Church commits itself to ensuring the implementation of Connexional Safeguarding Policy; government legislation, guidance and safe practice in the circuit and in the churches. Littleover Methodist Church commits itself to the provision of support, advice and training for lay and ordained people that will ensure people are clear and confident about their roles and responsibilities in safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults who may be vulnerable. Littleover Methodist Church – Report & Accounts (2019-2020) Page 8 ## **Statement of Financial Activities** Statement of Financial Activities (SOFA) for the year ended 31 August 2020 **----- Start of picture text -----**
Property
Restricted Total Total
General funds Maintenance
Funds 2019-20 2018-19
Reserve
3 Unrestricted Designated Restricted
Income and Endowments from:
Donations and legacies 4
-
Regular Donations 114,643 114,643 126,519
- One-off Donations 13,896 959 14,855 32,696
- Grants 6,194 24,332 30,526 5,000
- Tax credit 27,027 27,027 26,041
Collection for External Appeals 5 4,167 4,167 16,777
Charitable activities
- Café 6,632 6,632 13,122
- Church Events - - 302
Lettings 6 15,958 15,958 24,391
Investment Income 7 1,110 1,110 1,020
Other
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Internal organisations 1,881 1,881 4,686
- Miscellaneous 1,837 1,837 2,217
Total Income 193,345 25,291 218,636 252,771
Expenditure on: 8
Salaries, NIC & Pension costs 10 47,174 5,775 52,949 93,073
Circuit Assessment 82,747 82,747 68,867
Maintenance on Church building(s) 6,057 6,057 4,640
Utilities (insurance, gas, electric, etc) 15,081 15,081 16,620
Cleaning Services & Caretaking 2,153 2,153 2,785
Youth & Childrens Work 600 600 2,050
Outreach / Evangelism 1,502 1,502 3,053
Café costs 2,608 2,608 8,165
Church Events 380 380 3,518
Grants and Donations 11 19,297 50 19,347 29,015
Administration 4,246 4,246 4,071
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Other expenditure 9,816 9,816 2,116
Total Expenditure 190,159 7,327 197,486 237,973
Net income/(expenditure) 3,186 - 17,964 21,150 14,798
Transfers between funds (3,000) 3,000
Other recognised gains / (losses):
Net movement in funds 186 3,000 17,964 21,150 14,798
Total funds brought forward 136,426 47,000 18,365 201,791 186,993
Total funds carried forward 136,612 50,000 36,329 222,941 201,791
Notes
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Littleover Methodist Church – Report & Accounts (2019-2020) Page 9 ## **Balance Sheet** Balance Sheet as at 31 August 2020 **----- Start of picture text -----**
Church
Designated Totals this
Unrestricted Restricted Building Totals last year
(Unrestricted) year
Value
£ £ £ £ £
Tangible Fixed Assets* Notes
Land & Buildings 12 1,500,000 1,500,000 1,500,000
Equipment
Investment properties
Investments
Total fixed assets 1,500,000 1,500,000 1,500,000
Current Assets
Debtors and Prepayments 13 14,748 14,748 15,653
Cash at Bank and in hand 69,415 69,415 62,733
Trustees for Methodist Church Purposes
deposits
Central Finance Board Deposits 61,926 50,000 36,328 148,254 136,678
Other
Total current assets 146,089 50,000 36,328 232,417 215,064
Creditors and Accruals (due in under 1 yr) 13 9,476 9,476 13,273
Net current assets (liabilities) 136,613 50,000 36,328 222,941 201,791
Total assets less current liabilities 136,613 50,000 36,328 1,500,000 1,722,941 1,701,791
Loans and creditors due after 1 year
Provisions for liabilities and charges 14
Net assets 18 136,613 50,000 36,328 1,500,000 1,722,941 1,701,791
Funds of the Church 3
Unrestricted funds 136,613 50,000 186,613 183,427
Restricted funds 36,328 36,328 18,364
Building Value 1,500,000 1,500,000 1,500,000
Total Funds 15 136,613 50,000 36,328 1,500,000 1,722,941 1,701,791
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*Details - see Note 12 Littleover Methodist Church – Report & Accounts (2019-2020) Page 10 ## **Notes to the Accounts** ## **[1] Basis of accounting** The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with - the Charities Act 2011 - the Statement of Recommended Practice: Accounting and Reporting by Charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) issued on 16 July 2014 - the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) ## **[2] Accounting policies** ## **Basis** These accounts have been prepared on the basis of historical cost unless otherwise stated in the relevant notes to these accounts. The accruals basis has been used to show a true and fair view of the Church’s financial position and activities. ## **Income** Income is included in the Statement of Financial Activities (SOFA) when the Church becomes entitled to the resources, and the trustees are reasonably certain they will receive the resources; and the monetary value can be measured with sufficient reliability. ## **Expenditure** This is recognised when a liability is incurred, or a constructive obligation arises, that results in the payment being unavoidable. Liabilities are recognised as soon as an outflow of economic benefit is considered more likely than not under the legal or constructive obligation committing the Circuit to pay out resources. ## **Grants** Grants made by the Church from its own funds are recognised in full at the time of agreement or when the Church accepts that there is a legal or operational obligation to make the payment. ## **VAT** Since the Church is not VAT registered, all input VAT is charged with the expenses to which it refers. ## **Tangible fixed assets for use by the Church** No items have been capitalised during the reported period. The freehold property is shown at value. ## **Investment Properties** Investment properties - no property is currently deemed to not be held for the long-term purposes of the charity. ## **Investments** Investments are valued in the balance sheet at market value at the year end. Investment income is included in the accounts when receivable and any gains or losses on revaluation at the year-end are shown in the SOFA. Littleover Methodist Church – Report & Accounts (2019-2020) Page 11 ## **[3] Description of Funds** The names and purposes of the various church funds are given below. See Note [15] for a summary of income, expenditure and fund balances. ## **Unrestricted** |**Unrestricted**|| |---|---| |General Fund|Used for dayto dayexpenses| |**Designated**|| |Property Maintenance
Reserve|An unrestricted funded to provide a reserve for significant items of building
maintenance or improvement.| |**Restricted**|| |Salary Support Fund|Set up to provide a fund to support cost of employing workers for outreach
and pastoral activities. The fund was set up as part of a separate appeal. All
remainingfunds were spent during2019-20 and the fund is now closed.| |Community Hub
Development Fund|Set up to provide a fund to support the staff related to running the church
hub. Grants were received from the Derby Circuit and the Nottingham and
DerbyDistrict of the Methodist Church| |Outreach Fund|To provide funds for any outreach work, such as running the Alpha Course,
MessyChurch etc.| |Benevolent Fund|For the relief of financial hardship| |Internship Fund|Grant from a Charitable Trust to fund an Intern to support activities to
inform and connect people within the church including those with
disabilities| |New Places for New
People|Grant from Nottingham and Derby District to support the formation of new
Christian communities for those notyetpart of an existingchurch.| **Endowments** None ## **[4] Breakdown of Donations** The table blow shows the breakdown of donations. **----- Start of picture text -----**
Regular Donations 2019-20 2018-19
Unrestricted Restricted
Total Total
Standing Orders 98,181 - 98,181 97,187
CAF & Payroll Giving 6,945 - 6,945 13,360
Envelopes 3,300 - 3,300 4,300
Cash Collected 6,217 - 6,217 11,672
Total 114,643 - 114,643 126,519
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|**One-off Donations**|**Unrestricted**|**Restricted**|**2019-20**
**Total**|
**2018-19**
**Total**| |---|---|---|---|---| |Donations from members|13,896|959|14,855|32,696| |**Total**|**13,896**|**959**|**14,855**|**32,696**| Littleover Methodist Church – Report & Accounts (2019-2020) Page 12 **----- Start of picture text -----**
Grants 2019-20 2018-19
Unrestricted Restricted
Total Total
Job Retention Scheme (Furlough) 6,194 - 6,194
Media Internship Grant - - - 5,000
Community Hub Dev’t – Grant - 23,332 23,332 -
New Places for New People - Grant - 1,000 1,000 -
Total 6,194 24,332 30,526 5,000
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## **[5] Donations to external Appeals** The church holds regular “Giving Away Days” on which the work of another charity is showcased, and any cash donations are used to support the work of the highlighted charity. In 2019-20 only 1 “Giving Away Day was held due to COVID-19. The chosen charity is shown in the table below. Name Charity Number Derby City Mission – Night Shelter 1140235 ## **[6] Lettings** Lettings related to the hiring of rooms within the church building on a regular or ad-hoc basis. ## **[7] Investment Income** |**vestment Income**||||| |---|---|---|---|---| ||**Unrestricted**|**Restricted**|**2019-20**
**Total**|
**2018-19**
**Total**| |Methodist Central Finance Board|1,110|-|1,110|1,020| |Interest on current account|-|-|-|-| |**Total**|**1,110**|**-**|**1,110**|**1,020**| ## **[8] Payments to Trustees** **----- Start of picture text -----**
2019-20 2018-19
Total Total
Payments made to Trustees for additional services provided to the
£300 £300
Church by agreement with the Church Council Meeting.
Number of Trustees who were paid expenses to act as Trustees 0 0
Number of Trustees who were paid employees* 3 5
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* Staff are invited to join the Church Council because they are an integral part of the life of the church and have an important input to the direction and work of the church. The church’s Conflict of Interest Policy ensures that neither the staff, nor any other conflicted person is present during discussion and decisions regarding staff. See note [10] for all staff pay. Littleover Methodist Church – Report & Accounts (2019-2020) Page 13 ## **[9] Fees for Examination of the Accounts** ||**2019-20**|
**2018-19**| |---|---|---| |Independent Examiners Fees|£360|£360| ## **[10] Paid Employees** ||**2019-20**|
**2018-19**| |---|---|---| |Gross wages, salaries and benefits in kind*|49,013|78,611| |Employer’s National Insurance costs (incl. Apprenticeship Levy)|1,986|3,866| |Pension costs|1,776|3,051| |Other Employment Costs (e.g. training, transport etc)|174|696| |RedundancyCosts|-|6,849| |**Total staff costs**|**52,949**|**93,073**| |||| |**Number of staff employed during the year were:**|5|7| ## **[11] Grants and donations** The church has a policy of giving away 10% of the regular donations to the work of other charities. This is in addition to the Collection for External Appeals referred to in note [5]. In 2019-20, donations were made to the following organisations ||Além Paraíba Church
All We Can
Arboretum School
Barnabas Fund
Bible Society
Bulgarian Support Fund
Care for the Family
Central Eurasian Partners
Christian Aid
Compassion|Derby City Mission
Derby Circuit
Evangelical Alliance†
Foundation Matters
Gideons
Littleover Churches Together†
Littleover in Bloom
Medic Assist International
Open Doors UK
Premier Christian Media Trust|Release International
Restore (Jacobs Well)
Safe Families for Children
Scripture Union
Simon Braker
Tear Fund
United Christian Broadcasters
Upbeat Communities (Derby)
YMCA Derby
Youth With A mission| |---|---|---|---| ## **[12] Tangible Fixed Assets** Prior to 2015-16 the value of the building was recorded as the rebuild cost for insurance purposes. An independent valuation was completed by Gadsby Nichols (of 21 Iron Gate, Derby) stating that the value of the building was £1,500,000 including the underlying value of the land of £750,000. Littleover Methodist Church – Report & Accounts (2019-2020) Page 14 ## **[13] Analysis of Current Assets and Liabilities** Debtors consists mainly of £10,291 Gift Aid claim that was not received in the financial year. Also included are £3122 cash and £922 “Job Retention Scheme” payment, both banked after year end. Creditors mainly consists gifts to other charities which are committed but not paid within the financial year and provision for equipment to allow live streaming of church events during the COVID-19 pandemic. The remainder being invoices and reimbursement claims received but not paid within the accounting period. ## **[14] Capital commitments and contingent liabilities** At the 31[st] August 2020 the Church has no capital commitments. No contingent liabilities were identified at 31[st] August 2020. ## **[15] Detailed Analysis of Individual Fund movements** See note [3] for description of the funds **----- Start of picture text -----**
Opening Closing
Income Payments Transfers
Balance Balance
General Fund 136,427 193,345 (190,159) (3,000) 136,613
Prop/Maint Reserve (Des) 47,000 - - 3,000 50,000
Salary Support Fund (Restr) 5,775 - (5,775) - -
Community Hub Dev’t Fund (Restr) - 23,332 - - 23,332
Outreach Fund (Restr) 5,752 959 (1,502) - 5,209
Benevolent Fund (Restr) 2,908 - (50) - 2,858
Media / Inclusion Fund (Restr) 3,929 - - - 3,929
New Places for New People (Restr) - 1,000 - - 1,000
TOTALS 201,791 218,636 (197,486) - 222,941
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Related Party Nature of Relationship Payments made
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|Related Party
Nature of Relationship
Payments made|Related Party
Nature of Relationship
Payments made|Related Party
Nature of Relationship
Payments made| |---|---|---| |||| |Derby Circuit (Charity # 1142341)|Littleover Methodist Church is part of the
broader Methodist Church and contributes to its
work via the “Circuit Assessment”|£82,747| Littleover Methodist Church – Report & Accounts (2019-2020) Page 15 DECLARAnONS Treasurer I confim) that I have prepared the accounts frorn the records of the Church and that they include all funds under the control of the Church Counal. Signed= Name: s. g. C/ts sr 01 Address= Coi"Sf *6LC iEIS LEe Presentation to the Church Council Meetin fora roval. I corifirm that the Accounts were twnted to tl* Church Counal meekn.ng on ...... and were approved Signature of Chair of the meeting". Signed= .ftrJ o: G- V&............................ Date.. Name: Res ective res onsibilities of Trustees and Examiner The Church's trustees are reswnsible for the preparation of the accounts. The Church's Trustees consider that an audit is rhot required for this year under Section 144 of the Charities Act 2011 (the Charities Act) bLrt that an independent examirhation is needed. Littleover Methodist Church- Report & Account512019-20201 Page 16 Basis of Inde ndent Examinerfs R It is my responsibility to: examine the accounts under section 145 of the Charities Art 2011: to follow the procedures laid down in the generdl Directions given by the Charity Commission under Section 14515llbl of the Charities act- and to state whether particular matters have come to my attention. Basis of Inde ndent Examinerfs Re ort My examination was carried out in accordance with the general directions given by the Charity Commission. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts. and seeking explanations from you as Trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit and consequently no opinion is given as to whether the accounts present 3 "true and fair vievf and the report is limtted to those matters set out in the statement below. Inde endent Examinerfs SLitement In connection with my examination. no matter has come to my attention: which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the requirements.. to keep accounting records in accordance wtth Section 130 of the Charities Act 2011. to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and comply with the accounting requirements of the charit￿s Art have not been met: or 121 to which, in rny opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. Signed= Relevant ProfessronaS Qualifiration or Body= Name.. Address= Littleover Methodist Church- Report & ACcounts1201￿2O20) Page 17 ## **Appendix A – Membership of Church Council (Trustees)** The following table describes the people who were members of Church Council on 31[st] August 2020. **----- Start of picture text -----**
Ex-officio [610(1)(i)] Superintendent Minister Rev Colin Emerson
Presbyter Rev Dr Gary Watt
Circuit Presbyter – vacancy –
Elected GCM [610(1)(vi)] Steward Marina Alexandrou (2019 - 25)
- ditto - - ditto - Nana Forson(2019 - 25)
- ditto - - ditto - Caitriona McCartney(2019- 25)
- ditto - - ditto - – vacancy –
- ditto - - ditto - – vacancy –
- ditto - - ditto - – vacancy –
- ditto - - ditto - – vacancy –
- ditto - - ditto - – vacancy –
Employees [610(4)(vii)] Outreach Worker Jacqueline Berry
- ditto - LMC Café Martha White
- ditto - Centre Manager Jane Goodfellow
- ditto - Youth Worker – vacancy –
Circuit Rep [610(1)(xii)] Circuit Steward Peter Nelson
Elected by CC [610(1)(vii)] Treasurer Jeffrey Green (2015 – 2021)
- ditto - [610(1)(ix)] CC Secretary Janet McCartney (2019 - 25)
- ditto - [610(1)(viii)] Pastoral Secretary Lynda Green (2019 – 25)
- ditto - [610(1)(xi)] Maintenance Team Leader Stephen Alcock (2017-23)
Safeguarding:
- ditto - [610(1)(xi)] Jacqueline Berry
Designated Person
Elected by GCM [610(1)(x)] Church Rep Timothy Berry (2018 -24)
2 - ditto - - ditto - Jean Booth (2016 – 22)
Mark Davies (2019 – 25)
3 - ditto - - ditto -
(Currently co-opted as Steward)
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4 - ditto - - ditto - Hilary Jones (2018 - 24)
5 - ditto - - ditto - Brian Miller (2015 – 21)
6 - ditto - - ditto - Jack Newsham (2018-24)
7 - ditto - - ditto - David Radcliffe (2016 - 22)
8 - ditto - - ditto - Susannah Simpson (2019 – 25)
9 - ditto - - ditto - Michael Williams (2015 –21)
10 - ditto - - ditto - – vacancy –
11 - ditto - - ditto - – vacancy –
12 - ditto - - ditto - – vacancy –
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Co-opted by CC [610(1)(xi)] Ex-steward David Bell (2019 – 20)
- ditto - - ditto - Anne Naylor (2019 – 20)
- ditto - - ditto - Graham Penny (2019 – 20)
- ditto - - ditto - Mairi Radcliffe (2019 – 20)
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