The Methodist Church
Littleover Methodist Church
(Circuit No: 2206- Derby)
Registered Charity: 1129507
Church Report and Accounts (Accruals Basis)
for year ended 31 August 2025
Minister,.
Rev Christopher Briggs
Church Stewards..
Bo Aakerstrom
Lynda Collinson
Victoria Katilu
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 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 EncouraginE 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 Eoverned by the Church Council and together
we are working to make a difference to people's lives in and around our locality.
Revlew of the year
We are Littleover Methodist Church. We aim to be 'A vibrant Christ centred church at the heart of our
communit￿.
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 Wlthin the past year. Evening worship
happen5 each week with a more informal group of up to 15. DurinE the week smaller groups meet in
homes or on the church premises to encourage deeper bible study, fellowship and pastoral care.
Church Council, the Trustee5 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 business. In addltiorbal there was an open General Church Meeting.
The church Café is open three day5 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, take5 place on the first
Saturday of each month. The Uniformed organisations contin(Je 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 2 table tennis clubs. There were also ad-hoc users
such as Local Councillors and Police holding surgeries. The building has a150 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 thls 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, 2025 was launched in April ready for May with an emphasis on society transforming
work carried out by various Christian charities including a Market Place with charities represented. The
rest of May included a variety of different events, some indoors and on church premises and some out
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and about amongst the community. This was the third year since Christianity Month was launched with
the aim still being to celebrate the many positive changes the Christian Faith has been responsible for in
the world and to invite people to find out more. The vision behind Christianity Month is gradually being
shared wider and wider.
You can read more detail about all the different aspects of church life at wMv.Imclife.or
Income, Expenditure and Fund Balances
An initial budget was approved by Church Council on 18th June 2024. A revised budget was approved on
12 February 2025 when the outcome of two, three years, grant funding applications towards three posts
became known.
Excluding a Restricted legacy received in 2021122 from comparative figures, we see that Income of £284k
in 2024125 was an increase of £13k from the previous year. The main reason for thi5 was an increase of
£23k of Grants towards Staffing costs. While there were generous one-off donations, they represented a
£IOk reduction in the year. There w35 also increased regular giving from the congregation.
Comparative expenditure for the year of £261k was just £6.5k higher than the previous year.
See Reserves Policy on Page 6.
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Trustee's Annual Report on Finance and Governance
Basls of preparation and legal framework
The Charit￿$ annual report and accounts for the yeai. ended 31 August 2025 haiie beeii prepared in
Bccordance 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..
LIThLEOVER 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 representative5 appointed by the church at the Annual
General Meeting.
Full membership of Church Council is shofvn 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:
Mr Graham 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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Alms and Organisation
We are part of the Methodist Church of Great Britain whose objectives are found in the Our C(ylling
document of 2000. The Church ha5 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 subsidlary 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 member5 of the church and
non-members alike.
The teaching of Christianity through sermons, course5 and small groups.
The resourcing of pastoral work including visiting the sick and bereaved.
Taking religious assemblies in local schools.
Promotion of Christiarhity through the staging of events and services.
Provision of chaplaincy Se￿iCe5 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 governance arrangement5 are outlined withln 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 15 provided to
all new trustees prior to them taking up their appointment in September each year. Any office holders
appointed by the trustee5 are also provided with the same trustee's pack. All trustees sign an annual
declaration re affirming their commitment and understanding of the role of a trustee. Any update5 01
amendments to trustee guidance is communicated to all trustees prior to subinitting 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 a150 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 rycle 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 Reserve5 Policy for the Church is to hold a general reserve amounting to a minimum sum equivalent
to 3 months, average Unrestricted expenditure and a separate Building Maintenance Reserve of £50k.
The general reseNe 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 building maintenance and
£50k is considered appropriate considering the size and age of the building.
With Unrestricted expenditure of E217k for the 2024125 financial year used as the basis, there is a
requirement for a Reserves Policy of £54k in the general rese￿e.
As at 31st August 2025, the balance of the church general fund was £120.5k. This level remains
significantly above the Reserves Policy. The Church Council had previously decided to appoint a Youth
Worker given a reasonahle level of confidence in income and having funds in excess of the reserves policy.
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Safeguarding
Every person has a value and dignity which come5 directly from the creation of tnale and female in God's
own image and likeness. Christians see this potential as fulfilled by God'5 re-creation of u5 in Christ.
Among other thin8S 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 careftjlly select and train all those with any responsibility within the Church, in line with
Safer Recruitment principles, intlijding the use of criminal records disclosures and registration
wlth the relevant vetting and barring schemes.
We will respond without delay to every complaint made which suggest5 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 is 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 community
classed as 'vulnerable adults, in safeBuarding 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
cla55ed as vulnerable adult.
The safeguarding team continues to review and identify those needinE to undertake foundation level
safeguarding training, and those that are due a refresh to ensure these are acted upon.
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Littleover Methodist Church commits ilself 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 MBY be vulnerable.
We have expanded the good practice section of our safeguarding policy to require that activity risk
assessment5 are conducted prior to any activity taking place, with approval obtained from the appropriate
individuals. Additionally, a written record of these assessments will be maintained sÈcurely. The update
to the policy is to be agreed at Church Councll meeting on 15 October 2025.
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Statement of Financlal Activities
Statement of Financial Activities ISOFAI for the year ended 31 August 2025
Gener41
fund5
Property
Malntenance
Reserwe
Re5tr¢cted
Funds
Madge
Deare
Total
2024-25
Tolal
2023-24
Lega¢v
Restdcted
Unrestrlcted
Designated
Restrlcted
Incomtond EndowmEntsfrom:
Donallon5 and legades
-Re
ularDonation5
125.455
127.455
119.113
One-orr Donailons
16,505
16,505
26,210
Grants
38,370
38,370
15,012
-Taxcredit
25,498
4.625
30.123
3L056
Colledlon for External A
eals
3.426
3,426
-Caf
18,949
18,949
17.292
-Chur£h Event5
695
4,430
5,125
9.432
LettlnÉs
23.130
23,130
21.576
Investment Income
7.897
17.165
17,813
Other
3nlsation5
&811
MSscellaneou5
2.S59
2,559
9.508
Total Income
217.974
65,930
7,897
291.801
279,519
ridlture on..
S31arie5. NIC & Penslon costs
io
61276
38,370
l(K).fA6
94.3LNS
Cir£ultA55es5ment
77.347
77,247
84.274
Mèlntenance on Church buildin
12,168
12,168
9.122
Insurance,
as. elertiic, etcl
21,072
21,072
17,022
Cleanin
Setv5ies &Caretakln
1,349
1,349
2,264
Youth &Childrens Work
L885
1.885
L827
OutrÈèch
Evan
4.046
4517
Café costs
7.957
7,957
&593
Churth Events
5,721
5,721
5,739
Grants and Donatlon5
li
19,951
1.310
21,261
.641
Adminlstrèiion
3.264
3,264
Otherex
endlture
4,510
5,544
10,054
8,260
Total Ex
endlture
217,500
43,726
5,544
266.711
2S7,685
Net Incomellexpendlturel
473
22,204
25080
21,834
Trat)sfeys between funds
23,467
23,46
other reco
nlsed alnsl
Net movement in fund5
23.940
1.263
2,353
25,030
21,834
Total fiinds brought lo￿¥ar￿
96.615
50,IXX)
69,647
167.489
383,751
36L917
Total funds ¢arrled forward
120.555
68.384
169.842
408.781
383,751
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Balance Sheet
Balance Sheet as at 31 August 2025
Yestrltted
DeslÉn&te
IUnrest¢lttedl
Churth
Bulldlng
V￿uE
Tots151?5t
aestilcted
Madgeyeare
Le8acy
year
voJr
1202>241
12D2ty251
Tan85ble FlxÈdA55et5
Notes
Land &Bulldln
ment
Invesimeni
ertles
Investments
Totolllxed¢r55eis
CurrentA55els
Debttsrsind Pre
fflents
13
9,>0
B36
Cash3tBank3nd In hand
riuSteÈs fofMelhod15tChurth Purpose5
de
.750
169.&12
Centrèl Flnante Board De 051ti
89,025
207.1
Other
Total(Ur￿￿t&s$ers
121995
397,021
CTedltorsandAcciualsldue Inunderlyrl
13
1443
3.443
,270
120,552
169,842
4￿,778
383,751
TOtulu55etslw£¥ffenillobllltles
120,552
ff43B4
I,sw,rm
I,9)S,778
751
ioènsBndciEdltorsdye ?Ilerl
Pfov151on5forllabllllle5 and thartes
14
Netossers
6&a
L5t4(xx)
L*W,718
F￿￿d$Of thE Chu
Unrestritted fund5
120,555
170,555
146.615
Restrlrted funds
169,842
231225
237,136
1,51K),(
J,w).(
Total Fund5
120,S5S
169.842
1,Sffl.LW
1.881751
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Notes to the Accounts
iii
Basls of accountin
The financial 5tatement5 have been prepared in accordance with
the Charities Act 2011
the Statement of Recommended Practice.. Accounting and RepoTting by CharStles preparing their
accounts In aecordance with the Financial ReportinE Standard appllcable In the UK and Republic of
Ireland IFRS 1021 issued on 16 July 2014
the Financial Reportlng Standard applicable In the United Kingdom and Republlc of Ireland IFRS 1021
[2]
Accountirb
ollcles
Basls
These account5 have been prepared on the basis of historical cost unless otherwlse stated in the relevant
note5 to these accounts. The accrua15 basls has been used to show a true and fair view of the Church's
flnancial position and activities.
Income
Income is included in the Statement of Financial Activities1SOFAI when the Church beeomes entitled to the
resource5, and the trustees are reasonably certaln they will receive the resources,. and the monetary value
can be measured with sufficient ieliabllity.
Expenditure
This is recognised when a Ilablllty is incurred, or a constructlve obligation ari5e5, that results in the payment
being unavoidable. Liabilities are recogni5ed as soon as an outflow of economic benefit 15 considered more
Ilkely than not under the legal or constructive obligation commltting the Circuit to pay out resources.
GTant5
Grants made by the Church from its own funds are recognised in full at the time of agreement or when the
Church accept5 that there is a legal or operatlonal obligation to make the payment.
VAT
Since the Church is not VAT registered, all input VAT is charged wlth the expenses to which it refers.
TanEible fixed assets for use by the Church
No items have been capitallsed durlng the reported period. The freehold property 15 shown at value.
Investment Propertles
Investment propeTties no property 15 cuirently deemed to not be held for the long-term purpose5 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 ieceivable and any gains or losse5 on revaluatlon at the year-end are shown In the
SOFA.
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131
Descri
tlon of Funds
The names and purposes of the various church funds are given below. See Note1152 for a summary of
Income. expendlture and fund balances.
Unrestrlcted
General Fund
Used for day-to-day expenses
DeslEnated
Property Maintenance
Resorye
An unrestricted funded reserve to provide for slgnllicanl item5 of bullding
malr)tenance or improvement.
Restrlcted
Salary Support Reserve
Outreach Fund
Donatlons received, restricted towards the fundlng of general salarSes
To provÉdè funds for any outreach work, such as runninE the Alpha Course,
Messy Church. Christlanity Month etc.
For the rellef of finantlal hardship
Grant from Nottlngham and Derby District to support the formation of new
Christian communities for those not yet part Df an exlsling church.
To provide a warm and welcoming envlronment for people struggling to
heat thelr homes adequatelyi or for social connection, during the wlnter
months
A fortY)er member, the'madge, Deare Legacy Is held by TMCP on behalf of
the church, to be used for the benefit of children of LMC member5 under
the age of 25 in hl@her education and for special need5.
Benevolent Fund
Ncw Places fL¥r New
People
Warm Space
'Madge' Deare Legacy
Endowments
None
14]
Breakdown of Don3tlons
Thè t3ble below shows the breakdown of donations.
Regular Donatlons
Unrestrltted
Restricted
2024-25
Total
2023-24
TL¥tal
Standing Orders
CAF & Payroll Givlng
Envelopes
Cash Colletted lincluding Digltal Givlngl
Total
lQ4,383
11,596
1,080
8,396
2,000
106,383
11.596
1,080
8,396
96,304
12,216
2,145
8.448
125,455
2,000
127,455
119,113
One-off Donatlon5
Unrestrlcted
Restrl¢ted
2024-25
Total
2023-24
Total
Donations from members
IG. JfD5
16,505
16,505
26,210
26,210
Total
16,505
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GYant%
Un¥estrlcted
Restrlcted
2024-25
2023-24
Tutal
Total
salary Support- Circuit
Sala¥y Support- Distrlct
Energy Efficiency- CiTCUIt
Derby City Counthl
Total
23,350
15,020
23,350
15,020
13,500
512
1,000
15,011
38,370
38,370
151
Donatlons to external A
eals
Name
Compassion UK
Foundation Matters
Charlt Number
1077216
1107662
Lèttln
Lettings related to the hirlng of room5 wlthln the church buildlhE on a regular or ad-hoc basis.
17]
Investment Income
Unrestrlcted
Restrlcted
2024-25
2023.24
Total
Total
Methodist Central Finance Board
9,268
9,268
7,897
17.165
9,139
8,674
17,813
Interest on LeBacy
Tot31
7,897
7,897
9.268
18]
merhts to Trustee5
2024-25
2023-24
Total
Total
Payments made to Trustees for additlonal services provlded to the
Church by agreement with the Church Council Meetlng.
Number of Trustees who were p3ld expenses to act as Trullees
Number of Trustees who were paid employees
Staff are invited to join the Church Council because they are an integral part of the Ilfe of the church and
have an important input to the direction and work c>f the church. The church's Conlllct of Interest Poll¢y
ensures that neithpr the staff, noT any other conflicted person 15 present during discussion and decisions
regardlnE Staff. See note1101 for all staff pay.
191
Fees for Examlnation of the Accounts
2024-25
Total
2023.24
Total
Independent Examiners Fee5
360
345
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1101 Paid Em
ees
2024-25
Total
2023-24
Total
Gross wage5, salaries and beneflts IJ) klnd*
Employerf5 National Insurance costs Ilncl. Apprenticeship Levyl
Pension costs
Other Employment Costs leg. traSning, tianspoit etcl
Total staff costs
84,396
6,625
8,732
893
100,646
82,065
4,986
5,229
2,026
94,306
Number of staff employèd during the year were..
[111 Grants and donatlDns
The church has a pollcy of 8ivlng away IO% Of the regular donatlons to the work of other charlties. This 15 in
addition to the Collection for External Appeals referred to in notÈ151.
In 2024-25, donatlons were made to the following oyganisations
Bible Societv
Bulgarian Support Fund
Care for the Family
Contral Eurasian Partners
chrlstlan Aid
Compasslon UK
Derby Clty Mission
DEC
Evangelical Alllancet
Foundation Matter%
Hope City Furniture
Medic A5515t International
Message Trust
Methodist World Misslon Fund
Mission Aviation Fellowship
Premier christlan Media Trust
Restore ljacobs Welll
Save the Children
Scripture Union
Sheèp Seekers Intl. CIC
TEAR Fund
Upbeat Con)munitie5 (Derbyl
Youth for Christ
YWAM
tThese organlsations are dassed as affiliations
1121 Tan
Ible Fixed Assets
PrSor to 2015-16 the value uf the building wa5 recorded as the r@build c05t for insurance pu¥pose5. An
independent valuatlon wa5 completed by Gadsby Nichols lo121 Iron Gate, Derby) statlng that the value of
the bulldlng was £1,500.000 includlng the underlying value of the land of £750,00J.
1131 Anal sls of DebtDrs and Credltors
Debtors a5 at 31" AL(gu5t
HMRC
Gèner31 Dobtofs
Payment in Advance
Total
2025
4,156
5,339
2024
2,080
10,356
400
12,836
9,495
Credltors as at 31&t Au
HMRC
Giving Awav
General Credltor5
Total
ust
2025
2024
9,690
2,214
1,366
13,270
2.073
1.370
3,443
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[141 Ca
Ital commitments and contln
At the 31° August 2025 the church has no ￿pItal commSlments. No contingent li3b111tles were identified at
31" August 2025.
[151 Detalled Anal
sis of Indivldual Fund movements
See note131 for descrlptlon of the funds
OpeninE
Balance
96,613
Closlng
Balance
Income
Payments
Transfers
General Fund
217,974
-217,502
23,467
120,552
Proplmaint Reserve (De5)
Circuit & District grants {Reslricledl
Salary Support Reserve {Reslr)
Outreach Fund (Restr)
Benevolent Fund (Restr}
New Places for New People (Restr)
Warm Space {Reslrl
'Madge' Deare Legacy (Restrl
TOTALS
50,000
50,000
38,370
~38,370
57,734
23,125
-250
-22,875
57,734
7.594
4,430
-4,046
7,978
2,727
-1,060
1,672
1,000
1.000
59Z
-592
167,489
7,897
-5,544
169,842
383,750
291,801
-266,773
408,778
1161 Related Part Transactlons
Related Party
Derby Circuit Icharlty # 11423411
Nature of Relationship
Littleover Methodlst Church is part of the
broader Methodist Chlfrch and contribvtes to Its
work via the "Circult Assessment"
Payments made
£77,347
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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
fund5 under the control of the church Council.
Signed:
Date=
Name..
Address..
Presentation to the Church Council Meetln
fora
roval.
I confirm that the Accounts were presented lo the Church Counci5 Meeting on . //
and were approved
Signature of Chair of the meeting:
Signed:
Date..
ITJXL.
Name:
Res
ectlve res
onsibilities of Trustees and Examiner
The Church's trustee5 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 Charlties Act 2011 (the Charities Act)
but that an independent examinatlon Is needed.
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Basis of Inde
endent Examiner'5 Re
ort
It is my responsibility to:
examine the accounts under section 145 of the Charltie5 Act 2011;
to follow the procedures laid down in the general Directions given by the Charity Commission
under Section 14515llbl of the Charities act,. and
to state whether particular matters have come to my attention.
BasTS of Inde
endent Examinevs Re
ort
My examination was carried out in accordance with the general direction5 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 disclosure5 111 the accounts, and seeking explanations from you as TrLfStees conceiiiing athy Such
matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit
and corksequently no opinion is given a5 to whether the accounts present a "true and fair Vie￿ and the
report15 limited to those matters Set out in the statement below.
Inde
endent Examinerfs Statement
In connection with my examination. no matter has come to my attention-.
which gives me reasonable cause to beSieve 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 wlth the
accounting requirements of the Charities Act
have not been met: or
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to which. in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding
of the accounts to he reached.
Signed..
Date..
LaL6
Relevant Professional Qualification or Body:
Name: .*>7..:
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 2025.
Ex-officio16101illill
Superintendent Minister
Rev Tracey Harris
Presbyter
Rev Christopher Briggs
Circuit Presbyter
Elected GCM1610llllvill
Steward
Bo Aakerstrom
ditto-
ditto-
Lynda Collinson
dltto-
ditto-
Victoria Katilu
-dltto-
dltto-
Susannah Simpson
ditto-
dNtto-
Michael Williams
dltto-
dltto-
ditto-
ditto
ditto-
ditto-
Employees161014llviill
Church Ministry Developer
Jacqueline Berry
ditto-
Café Manager
Martha White
ditto-
Centre Manager
Jane Goodfellow
ditto-
Youth & Children's Worker
Rudaviro Mvundura
Circuit Rep1610llllxiill
Circuit Steward
Paul Jessop
Elected by CC1610llllviill
Treasurer
Graham Martin
ditto-16101111., 11
CC Secretary
Colin Young
Pastoral Secretary
Helen Williams
ditto -1610llllxill
Maintenance Team Leader
Stepherb Alcock
ditto-1610lillxill
Safeguarding-.
Designated Person
Angela Davies
Nana Forson
dltto-1610llllxill
Music/Worship Leader
Katie Smith
Elected by GCM1610llllxll
Church Rep
David Bell
2-ditto-
ditto-
stephen Goodfellow
3-ditto-
ditto-
Rachel Hilton
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4-ditto-
dltto-
Jack Newsham
5-diÈto-
ditto
Graham Penny
6-ditto-
ditto-
Heathersaw
7-ditto-
-ditto-
Yemi Ajayi
S-ditto-
ditto-
Lara Ajayi
9-ditto-
ditto
Vacancy
10- dltto-
ditto-
Vacancy
11-ditto-
ditto-
Vacanry
12-ditto-
dltto-
Vacancy
13- ditto
dltto-
Vacancy
14- ditto-
ditto
Vacancy
15- ditto-
ditto-
Vacancy
Co-opted by CC1610llllxill
Ex-steward
ditto
ditto-
ditto-
ditto-
diÈto-
ditto-
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