The Methodist Church
Littleover Methodist Church
(Circuit No: 2206- Derby)
Registered Charity: 1129507
Church Report and Accounts (Accruals Basis)
for year ended 31 August 2024
Minister..
.Rev Christopher Briggs
Church Stewards:
Bo Aakerstrom
Lynda Collinson
Victoria Kati lu
Susannah Simpson
Michael Williams
Church Treasurer:
Graham Martin
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Trustees, Annual Report
Introduction
l 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 Boes 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 achleve this
through our three key purposes of Encouraging Maturity, Equipping for Ministry and Enabling Mission, all
of this, in and throuEh 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
We are Littleover Methodist Church. We alm to be 'A vibrant Christ centred church at the heart of our
community,.
A worshipping people within the community: Sunday morning average attendance has been in excess of
100. including 25 children 0-18. We have welcomed new members within the past year. Evening worship
happens each week with a more informal group of between 10-20. During the week smaller groups meet
in homes or on the church premises to encourage deeper bible study. fellowship and pastoral care.
Church Council, the Trustees of the Littleover Methodist Church, who act in relation to the affairs of the
charity and in relation to the provisions of the Methodist Church as Managing Trustees, met three times
during the year to consider normal busines5. In additional there was an open General Church Meeting.
The church Café is open three days a week to serve the daytime groups and anyone who called in for a
quiet cuppa, and snack. Very popular toddler groups called 'Play Ark, meeting two days a week attracted
many parents, carers and toddlers from around the community. The church Monday Lunch Club for the
elderly continues to meet an identified need in the community. 'Messy Church, takes place on the first
Saturday of each month. The Uniformed organisations continue to thrive. The building continues to be
used regularly by other community groups of all ages and abilities including Baby clinics, Pilates, Older
People Exercise Group, Parkinson Singing Group and a social table tennis club. There were also ad-hoc
users such as Local Councillors and Police holding surgeries. The building has also been used as a Polling
Station and by the wider church community for Conferences and Synods. Baptisms, Weddings and
Funerals take place from time to time.
There have been no changes in Staffing levels this year. As well as our employed staff there were 99
Volunteers, many fulfilling multiple roles, without whom the activities in and around the church would
not have been possible to run.
'Christianity Month, was again held durin8 May with keynote speakers including The Rt Hon Stephen
Timms MP, community activities and opportunities for people to engage with the Christian faith.
Christianity Month seeks to be a time of celebration of the Christian faith with opportunities to connect
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with people outside the church to share something of the beliefs and actions of the Christian faith. The
vision for Christianity Month is being shared and taken up by others within our more immediate locality
and further afield.
You can read more detail about all the different aspects of church life at www.1mclife.or
Income, Expenditure and Fund Balances
The budget was approved by Church Council on 20th June 2023.
Excluding a Restricted legacy received in 2021122 from comparative figures, we see that Income of £271k
in 2023124 was an increase of £36k from the previous year. The main reason for this was an increase of
£17k of Restricted 8ifts from individuals and a one-off refund of £7k being a contribution made to the
Methodist Pension Reserve Fund appeal in 2022
Comparative expenditure for the year of £255k was just £6.5k higher than the previous year. In 2022123
there was significant investment in more efficient and 'green' LED lighting throughout the building, a
more normal level of building maintenance in the current year appears as a £21k reduction. Also, in
2022123 there was a refund of approximately £6.5k from the ener8y providers relating to VAT and the
Climate Change Levy, as a result the current year appears to show an increase in cost of Utilities of nearly
£6k. The Children & Youth Worker has been in post for the whole of the current year compared to 7
months of the previous year which accounts for an increase of £16k
The shortfall in the Building Maintenance Reserve below the £50k level from last year has been restored.
See ReseNes Policy on Page 6.
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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 2024 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 IFRS 1021 issued on 16 July 2014
Full Name of Charity / Church..
Registration Charity Number:
Date of registration..
Main communication address:
LITTLEOVER METHODIST CHURCH
1129507
8 May 2009
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
Mr Graham Martin acted as the principal officer overseeing the day-to-day financial management and
accounting for the church during the year.
Treasurer..
MrGraham Martin
Independent Examiner..
Mr M Saunders
29 The Farthingales, Maidenhead, Berkshire. SL6 ITE
Investment Bankers
Central Finance Board of the Methodist Church,
Trustees for Methodist Church Purposes
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Aims and Organisation
We are part of the Methodist Church of Great Britain whose objectives are found in the Our Colling
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:
al The Christian faith in accordance with the doctrinal standards and discipline of The Methodist
Church;
bl Any charitable purpose for the time being of any Connexional, District, Circuit. local or other
organisation of The Methodist Church;
cl Any charitable purpose for the time being of any society or institution subsidiary or ancillary to
The Methodist Church;
dl 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
FRSIO2.
Structure, Governance and Management
The governing document for the church is the Deed of Union119321 and Methodist Church Act119761
Detailed Eovernance arrangements are outlined within the Constitutional Practice and Discipline of the
Methodist Church by order of the annual conference ICPDI.
Day to day management of the church is undertaken by the Church Leadership team along with the
Minister.
The Trustees are appointed at the GCM of the church which took place in person on 21" April 2024
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Trustee Training
A compiled trustee pack encompassing Methodist and charity commission trustee guidance is provided to
all new trustees prior to them taking UP their appointment in September each year. Any office holders
appointed by the trustees are also provided with the same trustee's pack. All trustees sign an annual
declaration Ie affirming their commitment and understanding of the role of a trustee. Any updates or
amendments to trustee guidance is communicated to all trustees prior to submitting their annual trustee
declaration.
Related Parties
The Church is part of the Derby Circuit (Charity # 11423411 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 and are listed individually in the Statement of Financial
Activities.
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 general reserve amounting to a minimum stjm equivalent
to 3 months, average Unrestricted expenditure and a separate Building Maintenance Reserve of £50k.
The general reserve should be sufficient to allow the church to continue to fund planned activities, in the
short term, in the event of any inability to raise the full expenses including the assessment payable to the
Circuit. The Building Maintenance Reserve is to fund any unexpected items of buildirkg maintenance and
£50k is considered appropriate considering the size and age of the building.
With Unrestricted expenditure of E223k for the 2023124 financial year used as the basis, there is a
requirement for a Reserves Policy of £56k in the general reserve.
As at 31 August 2024, the balance of the church general fund was £96,615, which is a slight increase of
£2k from the previous year. This level remains significantly above the Rese￿e5 Policy. The Church Council
had previously decided to appoint a Youth Worker given a reasonable level of confidence in income and
having funds in excess of the reserves policy. During the year the Building Maintenance reseNe was
restored to its £50k level.
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Safeguarding
Every person has a value and diBnity which comes directly from the creation of male and female in God's
own imaEe 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 followinE 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 Recruitmerbt principles, includin8 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.
The safeguarding team at LMC continues to ensure training on safer recruitment are up to date for
various roles, role outlines and volunteering to promote awareness and consistency in approach.
In order to support conversations among church folks especially with those among our church
con)munity classed as 'vulnerable adults, in safeguarding terms, we have provided a guide which aids
such conversations with a particular focus on conversations needing to be encouraging, affirming and
responsive, void of offering an opinion or advice or make any arrangements on behalf of any person
classed as vulnerable adult.
The safeguarding team continues to review and identify those needing to undertake foundation level
safeBuarding training, and those that are due a refresh to ensure these are acted upon.
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Littleover Methodist Church commits itself to the provision of support, advice and training for lay and
oidained 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.
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Statement of Financial Activities
Statement of Financial Activities ISOFAI for the year ended 31 Aug4JSt 2024
Property
Malthtenante
Reserve
Restrlcted
Fund5
Mad8e
Deare
Total
202a-24
Total
2022.23
General funds
Le8ary
Restricted
Unrestrlcted
Res¢ilcted
Intome and Endowmentsfrom..
Donatlonsand le
Re ularDDnations
117.178
1,935
119,113
110.628
- One-off Donatlons
26,210
2G,210
Grants
15,012
20.113
Tax Credit
24,053
26.21X)
Collection for Exieinal A
3.696
7.635
-cafè
17.292
16,640
Church Events
329
9,103
3,068
LetlSngs
21,576
2L576
Investment Income
9,139
8,674
11,34S
Olher
8.811
8,811
Miscellaneous
9,508
2,663
Total Income
211,582
59,263
8,674
279.518
239,881
endltureon..
Salarle5. NIC &Penslon costs
io
24,972
94.306
017
CSrcultAsse5sment
84.274
84,274
ma1ntenall￿ on Church bulldln
8,610
512
30,017
17.022
17,022
,830
CleanSn
Servites &Caretakin
2,264
2,264
Youth & Childrenswork
827
Ouireath l£van
e115m
4.517
4.517
Café cosis
6,593
Church Events
5,459
4,707
Grants and Donaiions
li
225
19,641
22.9&1
4.120
4,120
Olherex
endilurÈ
5,299
2,961
2.961
17,256
Toial Expendlture
2Z3,218
31,506
25Y,685
2f￿,697
Netlncomel
TTansfets between funds
ex
endlture
11,636
27,757
21.W
20,817
13,632
Other reco£ni5ed £aln5 1
losses
NEt movement In funds
10,1
21,834
20,817
Toi?1 funds brou
ht fonvard
>1,618
39,882
65,640
161.777
361,917
382,734
Total fundscarrled forward
96,6J5
69.647
167.489
383 751
361,917
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Balance Sheet
8alance Sheet as at 31 August 2024
Unrestilcied
Desltnaied
Reslrfmed
Madge Dewe
LeEaLY
Bulldlng
VBlue
vear
IW241
IZOZi-231
Noles
Land&Bulldl
12
1.5(U(Ul
mEllt
ertiÈS
Toiolllxedosseis
C￿rre￿i￿sSetS
ebt0153nd PT
meTrtS
13
11719
117
11836
C3shatBankandln h4nd
Twstees forMetho￿lstChurCh Pufposes
de
3Z,189
I9.￿5
167.489
167,489
161,777
enifal Flnance goard De tsslts
64.977
69,5ao
1,641
oihei
TorolcurKentossets
iOJ,S85
5Q(¥)J
647
167.489
397021
359,735
tredltors and Acrrua15ldueln underlyil
13
ia27
96.615
5Q(XX)
69.647
167,489
383.751
36L917
Tolu1ry55glsltsscurrentllobllllles
96.615
167.489
1883 7S1
917
Loonsdndttedltorsdue?Ilerl
14
Nelvssds
96.615
69.647
1,883,7SI
L861917
Fund5of thechurch
Unre5trldedfunds
96,615
14A615
134,501
estrittedfunds
69.647
167,489
237,136
2Z7,416
L5W,(m
1,5th,(m
I,w(
TotalFund5
615
69,647
167.489
1,5tUL
L881751
1.861,917
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Notes to the Accounts
iii
Basls of accountln
The flrianclal slatements have been prepared in accordance with
the Charities Act 2011
the Statement of Recommended Practlce.. AccountinB and Reportlng by Charities preparing their
accounts in aecordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of
Ireland IFRS 1021 issued on 16 july 2014
the Financial ReportlngStandard applicable in the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland IFRS 1021
121
Accountln
olicies
Basls
These accounts have been prepared on the basis of historical cost unless otherwise stated In the relevant
notes to these accounts. The accruals ba515 ha5 been used to show a true and falr view of the Church's
financial position and activStles.
Income
Income Is included in the Statement of Financial Activitie5 ISOFAI when the Church becomes entitled to the
resource5, and the trustees are reasonably certaln they will receive the resources. and the monetary value
can be measured with sufficient reliabilitv.
Expendlture
Thi5 is recognised when a liability Is Sncurred, or a constructive obligation arises, Ihat ie5uIt5 in the payment
belne unavoidable. Liabilities are recognised as soon a5 an outflow of etonomlc benefit is considered more
likely than not under the legal or constructSve obligation committing the Circuit to pay out resources.
Grants
Grants mède by the Church from its own funds are reco£nised in full at the tlme of agreement or when the
Church accepts that there 15 a legal or operational obligation to make the payment.
VAT
Since the Church is not VAT re815tered, all input VAT Is Charged with the expenses to which it refer5.
Tanglble flxed assets for use by the Church
No Items have been capitalised during ihe reported period. The freehold properly is shown at value.
Investment Propertles
Investment properties - no PTopeTty is turrently deemed to not be held for ihe long-term purpose5 Qf the
eharlty.
Investments
Inve5tment5 are valued in the balante sheet at market value at the year end. Investment income is Included
in the accounts when receivable and any gains or losses on revaluatlon at the year-end are shown in the
SOFA.
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Descrl tlon of Funds
The names and purposes of the various church funds are given below. See Note1151 for a 5ummafy of
intome, expendituie and fund balances.
Unrestrlcted
General Fund
Used for day-to-day expenses
Desl8nated
Property Mèlntenance
Reserve
An unrestricted funded reserve to provlde for sSgnlficant item5 of building
maintenance or improvement.
Re5trlcted
Community Hub
Development Fund
Set up to provlde a fund to support the staff related tc* runnlng the church
hub. Grants were received from the Derby Circult and the Noltingham and
Derby District of the Methodlst Church
Donations received. restricted towards the funding of general salaries
To provide funds for any outreach work, such a5 running the Alpha Course,
Messy Church, Christianlty Month etc.
For the relief of linantial h6rd5hip
Grant from Nottlngham and Derby Districl to support the forrnatSon of new
Christian communities for those not yet part of an exlsllng thurch.
To provide a warm and welcoming environmenl for people struggling to
heat their homes adeouately, or for social connectlon, durlng the winter
months
A former mernber, the'Mad@e' Deare Legacy is held by TMCP on behalf of
the church. to be used for the benefit of children ol LMC members under
the age of 25 In hlgher education and for special needs.
Salary Support Reserve
Outreach Fund
Benevolent Fund
New Places foi New
People
Warm Space
'Madge' Deare Legacv
Endowments
None
141
Breakdown of Donatlons
The table below shows the breakdown of donatlons.
Regular Dortation5
Unrestricted
Restrlcted
2023-24
Total
2022-23
Total
Standing Orders
CAF & Payroll Glvlng
Envelopes
Cash Collected lincluding Digital Giving)
Total
94,504
12,216
2,010
8.448
1,800
96,304
12,216
2,145
8,448
92.271
12.136
770
135
S.451
117,178
1,935
119,113
110.628
One-olf Donations
Unrestricled
Restrlcted
2023-24
2022-23
Total
Total
Donations from members
26,210
26,210
26,210
26.210
13,500
13,500
Total
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Grants
Unrestricted
Restricted
2023-24
2022-23
Total
Total
Salary Support Circuit
Warm Space- Circuit
Energy Efficlency- Clrcult
Benefact Trust
Derby City Council
Total
13,500
13,500
7,875
1.000
9,488
1,750
512
512
1,000
15,012
1.000
15,012
20,113
Isi
Donatlons to external A
eals
Name
Charit Number
1077216
Compassion UK
Foundation Matters
1107662
Lettln
Lettings related to the hiring of rooms within the church bullding on a regula¥ or ad-hoc basls.
[71
Investment Income
Unrestrlcted
Restrlcied
2023-24
Total
2022-23
Total
Methodist Central Finance Boaid
9,139
9,139
8,674
17.813
6,240
5,106
11,346
Interest on Legacy
Total
8,674
8.674
9.139
18]
Pa
ments to Trustees
2023-24
2022-23
Total
Total
Payments made to Tru5tee5 for addilional servic@S Provided to the
Church by agreement with the Church Council Meeting.
Number of Trustees who weie paid expenses to act as Trustees
Number of Trustees who were paid employees
* staff are invited to join the Church Council becausè 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 Policv
ensures that neither the staff, nor any other conflicted person is present during di5CUS5ion and decisions
regarding staff. See note Iloi foi all staff pay.
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191
Fees for Examlnatlon of the Accounts
2023-24
Total
2022-23
Total
Independent Examiners Fees
345
345
1101 Pald Em
lo
ees
2023-24
Tot31
2022-23
Total
Gross wages, salarles and benefits In klnd*
Employei's Natlonal Insurance costs Ilntl. Apprentice5hlp tevyl
Pension costs
other Employment Costs leg. trainlnB, transport etcl
Total staff costs
82,065
4,986
5,229
2,026
94.306
65,266
3,266
2,664
822
72,018
Number of staff employed during the year were..
The large total increase in costs was due to a IO% pay award and 3 5-month full time vacancy In 2022123
1111 Grants and donatlons
The church has a policy of giving away IO% of the regular donatlons to the work of other charitie%. Thi5 Is in
addition to the Collection for External Appeals referred to in note151.
In 2023-24, donations we¥e made to the following or@anisatlons
Bible Society
Bulgarian Support Fund
Care For the Family
Central Eurasian Paitners
Christian Aid
Compassion UK
Derby City Mission
Evangelical Alliancet
Foundation Malters
Medic Assist Internatlonal
Methodlst World Mlsslon Fund
Mission Aviation Fellowship
Premier Christian Media Trust
Scripture Union
Restore lJacob5 Welll
SaltmSne Trust
Save the Childreft
TEAR Fund
Upbeat Communitie5 (Derby)
Youth for Christ
YWAM
tThese organisations are classed as affiliations
1121 Tan
Ible Flxed Assets
Prior to 2015-16 the value of the building was recorded as the rebulld cost for Insurance purposes. An
Independent valuation was tompleted by Gad5by Nichols lof 21 Iron Gate, Derby) stating that the value of
the building was £1,500,000 including the unde¥lying value of the land of £750,000.
1131 Anal
Sls of Debtors and Creditors
Debtor5 a5 at 31. August
HtVlRC
General Debtors
Payment in Advance
Total
2024
2,080
10,356
400
12,836
2023
1,813
14,998
16,811
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Creditors as at 31. August
HMRC
Giving Away
General Creditors
Total
2024
9.690
2.214
1,366
13,270
2023
2,150
14,3321
12,1821
1141 Ca
Ital commltments and contln
At the 31, August 2024 Ihe Church has no tèpital commitments. No contingent liabilities were identified at
31" August 2024.
[151 Detalled Anal sls of Indlvldual Fund movements
See note131 for description of the funds
Openlng
Balancè
Income
Payments
Transfers
Closlng
Balance
General Fund
94,618
211,582
-223,219
13,632
96,613
Proplmaint Reserve (Des)
Property {Reslricledl
Community Hub Dev't Fund {Reslrl
Salary Support Reserve (Reslrl
Outreach Fund {Reslrl
Benevolent Fund (Reslil
New Places for New People (Reslrl
Warm Space (Reslrl
'Madge' Deare Legacy (Reslrl
TOTALS
39.882
10,118
50.000
512
-512
11.472
-11,472
48,449
46,760
-13,725
-23,750
57,734
3,008
10,103
-5,516
7,594
839
1,888
2,727
1,000
1,000
872
592
161.777
8,674
-2,961
167.489
361.917
279,518
-257,685
383.750
1161 Related Part Transactlons
Related Partv
Oerby Circuit Icharlty # 11423411
Nature of Relationship
Littleover Methodist Church 15 part of the
broader Methodist Church and contributes to its
work via the"Circuit Assessment"
Pa
ments made
£84,274
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DECLARATIONS
Treasurer
I confirm that I have prepared the accounts from the records of the Church and that they include all
funds under the control of the Church Council.
SiBned'.
Name:
Address..
Presentation to the Church Councll Meetln
fora
roval.
I confirm that the Accounts weTe presented lo the Church Council Meeting on
and were approved
Signature of Chair of the meeting..
Signed:
li
2iJl&-
Name..
Res
ective res
onsibilities of Trustees and Examiner
The Church's trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The Church's Trustees consider
that an audit is not required for this year under Section 144 of the Charities Act 2011 (the Charities Act)
but that an independent examination is needed.
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Basis of Inde
endent Examiner's Re
ort
It is my responsibility to..
examine the accounts under section 145 of the Charities Act 2011-
to follow the procedures laid down in the general Directions Eiven 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
endent Examlner's Re
ort
My examination was carried out in accordance with the Beneral directions Eiven by the Charily
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 a "true and fair vieW' and the
report is limited to those matters set out in the statement below.
Inde
endent Examlnerfs Statement
In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention:
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which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the requirements..
to keep accounting records in accordance with Section 130 of the Charities Act 2011.
to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and comply with the
accounting requirements of the Charities Act
have not been met- or
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to which, in my oplnion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding
of the accounts to be reached.
Signed:
Date..
Relevant Professional Qualification or Body:
Name:
fvp
Address:
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Appendix A- Membership of Church Council (Trustees)
The following table describes the people who were members of Church Council on 31, August 2024.
Ex-officio16101lllill
Superintendent Minister
Rev Stuart Bell
Presbyter
Rev Christopher Briggs
Circuil Presbyter
Elected GCM1610llllvill
Steward
Bo Aakerstrom
ditto-
ditto-
Lynda Collinson
ditto-
ditto-
Victoria Katilu
dAtto-
ditto-
Susannah Simpson
ditto-
ditto-
Michael Williams
ditto-
dAtto-
ditto-
ditto-
dltto-
dfftto-
Employees161014llviill
Church Ministry Developer
Jacqueline Berry
dltto-
Cafe Manager
Martha White
dltto-
Centre Manager
Jane Goodfellow
ditto-
Youth & Children's Worker
Rudaviro Mvundura
Circuit Rep1610llllxiill
Circuit Steward
Peter Nelson
Elected by CC1610llllviill
Treasurer
Graham Martin
ditto -16101lllixll
CC Secretary
Colin Young
Pastoral Secretary
Helen Williams
ditto-1610llllxill
Maintenance Team Leader
Stephen Alcock
ditto-1610lillxlll
Safeguarding:
Designated Person
Angela Davies
Nana Forson
ditto-1610llllxill
Music/Worship Leader
Katie Smith
Elected by GCM1610llllxll
Church Rep
David Bell
2-ditto-
ditto-
Mark Davie5
3-ditto-
ditto-
Stephen Goodfellow
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4-dltto-
ditto
Rachel Hilton
5-ditto-
ditto-
Jack Newsham
6-ditto-
ditto-
Graham Penny
7-ditto-
ditto-
Heather Saw
8-dltto-
dfftto-
Yemi Ajayi
9-ditto-
ditto-
Lara Ajayi
10- ditto-
ditto-
Vacancy
11 ditto-
dltto-
Vacancy
12- dltto-
ditlo-
Vacancy
13- ditto-
ditto-
Vacancy
14- ditto-
ditto
Vacancy
15- ditto-
ditto
Vacancy
Co-opted by CC1610lillxlll
Ex-steward
ditto-
ditto
ditto-
ditto-
ditto-
ditto-
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